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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
ST. PATRICK PAID HIS WAY
In His "confessions" He Tells Of His
custom-Never Asked for
Contributions.

Always chary Of sending round the
plate" Patrick paid hts own way
through the Green Isle. ss he emphat.
ically relates in his Confessions"
"But when it happens that l baptized
so many thousand men did I accept
ever a screpall Ga Celtic coin of the
value Of about six cents) from them?"
he wrote. "Tell me, and will return
it to you. Or when the Lord ordained
clergy through my humility and min
istry, did l confer the grace gratu.
itously? If I asked any Of them even
the value of my shoe, tell me, and
will repay you more. rather spent
for you as far as I was able, and
among you and everywhere for you
endured many perils in distant places.
where none had been farther or had
ever come to baptize or ordain the
clergy or confirm the people"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
Corduroy Robes.

A good warm bathrobe is first ne
cessity if one lives in a country or
suburban house, where the furnace
does not always give adequate service
early in the day.
And, pretty as flowing elbow sleeves
and wide, turned-down collars are in
theory garment that protects the
arms clear to the wrists and that snug
giles up closely about the throat is de-
sirable for those chilly mornings.
A very good corduroy robe is called
the trench robe. It has straight lines
and is dOuble-breisted with round.
rundown collar that comes we'll up
about the throat, and long coat sleeves
with turned-back cuffs. Slanting peck
cts are set at the hip, and there Is a
straight buckled belt ut the waist.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

cial feeling in marked degree as COM
pared with the Inhabitants of other
islands.
Noting this, St. Patrick must have
concluded there was something here to
work on. something good; and seeing
this he took it as his command to as
sist in the development Of the social
disposition and good feelings of these
people.
He therefore became one of them,
lived with them, won their confidence
and commanded their respect. In or
der that he might be an efficient leader
he occasionally went abroad and
studied under the fathers of the church,
for religion is most powerful to con-
troll the feelings and change the aspi-
ratiOns Of men.
No matter what he may have been
born, he was u true Irishman.
A Real Man.
There are those who regard st. Pat
rick as fakir more or less, because
Of the miracles he is said to have
wrought.
AS far as known St. Patrick did not
claim to have miraculous power. nor
to have driven the reptiles out of Ire
land.
It has always been the rule among
ignorant and superstitious people to
credit their religious teachers and
great leaders with having done some
marvellous or miraculous thing. With
out something of TIE sort other ignO-
rant and superstitious people would
not heed them.
There may never have been any rep
tiles on this particular island, it hav-
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

France also shows this gown made
Of silvered tuIie and lace dropped over
a short gray satin petticoat and topped
by gray satin blouse, with short, tight
sleeves.
by a kind of Egyptian stuff that Is
very effective. The simmer of 1t Is
obtained by some process similar to
the one used on the ribbons Of six
years ago.
The Thread Lace Dinner Gown.
The half decollete evening gown
continues as the dominant fashion.
We have not yet accepted it whole
heartedly in America. but larger de-
gree of enthusiasm may be shown for
it when the informal social life Of
spring and summer begins.
Black tulle, thread lace and lace
flounces are constantly shown to the
American buyers in the. new evening
gowns. The black tulle is embr0ider-
ed with roses and large, conspicuous
designs formed of silk thread and
beads.
Thread lace Is revived in such a
fashion that one believes 1t was taken
from the shelves Of other years and
from the trunks of other decades.
Palm Beach has already started to
wear Chantilly lace. and it Is more
than probable that America will 60
in for q lace season.
Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

ing been one OF the last TO rise up OUT
of the salty sea.
It is not the fact that q man is able
to do wonderful things, or to work mir
acles, that makes him great really, but
his ability to see and to comprehend
the great truths concerning life, and to
earnestly desire to spread these among
the people. This it is that commands
the attention of the livelier spirits.
and wins the respect and confidence OF
those who desire better things in this
life.
Such was St. Patrick.
A Splendid Type.
It is not the mere human creature
that accomplishes great things, but the
man within the machine. 1t was not
the figure seen by the people that com.
handed their admiration, for he was
not an Apollo, nor was it the familiar
form bearing a shepherds crook that
brought these rough. untutored men to
their knees and inspired them with
worshipful feelings; nor was it the
venerable father that aroused the
spark of crude love in their hearts and
ripened it until it became controlling
influence Of their lives.
1t was the man within the plainly
clad form, the spirit that lighted the
kindly eye, the love that prompted the
tongue to utter appeals, to give timely
warnings and to promise contentment.
prosperity and happiness to all who
would live right one toward another,
thus pleasing God and making for
peace and good will on earth.
Great he was indeed, else he could
not have done SO great good toward
all men.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
PLANT LONG HELD SACRED
Glover, Of Which the Shamrock Is a
Species, Was Much Thought Of
by the Ancient Greeks.

It is difficult to say what was the
original shamrock. trefoil or Hero Trim
ity. The leaf now recognized as the
national emblem is that Of the white
clover. but the name shamrock is
generic and is applied also to the
purple clover, the speedwell. the PIN
pernel and to the wood sorrel.
The clover Of two or four leaves
was held sacred in the festivals of the
Greeks. The one of four leaves. when
carried about. is supposed to insure
success ut play and confer the power
of detecting evil spirits. The lover
may put it under his pillow and he will
dream of his beloved, or the maiden
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

may slip 1t into her sweetheart's shoe
without his knowledge and it will in
sure his safe return from any journey.
It may be employed to prevent the
wearer's being drawn into military
service, is said to be cure for lunacy,
and is still, among the Irish, regarded
as magical, even sacred. Snakes dis
like it exceedingly and will not remain
wher' it is growing.
Some say the fOur-leaf shamrock Is
the shamrock of luck. and others that
it is the five-leaved one that holds the
magic touch. This latter is rare and
priced and is said to grow from a de-
caying body, as the nettle is said to
spring from buried human remains. The
shamrock of luck must be found with
out searching, without seeking" When
thus discovered it sh""'d he cherished
rs an invincible talisman.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

ed after the plans Of the Sammy hel.
met, with q bandeau at the back which
produces a poke-bonnet effect.
Among other smart trimmings for
the spring blouse are organdie and ba-
tiste.
A splendid tacpe coat Of evora cloth
has large collar. cuffs and front panel
reaching to hip line only Of squirrel.
This panel serves for a mdff, the hands
being inserted In ulster fashion.
Hemp chenille Is imported from ia
pan. 1t is utilized to form the new
little visored turbans that are going
strong and which will continue good
because of their comfortable lines.
Nutria and squirrel are the furs Of
the season. Muskrat started out too
strong, and that is why its vogue has
been brief. Taupe muskrat is Of beau
tiful color, but its weight Is against it.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
I ace Season Is
Quite Probable

they give no evidence Of being
stingily cut, that is. they do not out
line the figure by the sheer result OF
scissors and seams. They show the
figure and attain attenuation by means
of drapery that is as difficult as 1t Is
successful.
It is not an easy skirt for the anna
teur, for the bungler or for the tailor
who is used to the hot iron, the
straight seam and the large needle.
Jersey cloth is lavishly shown by
every house in Paris. 1t has large
designs on it and sometimes it Is bead
ed in circles and crescents.
The metal tissue with which we have
become so familiar. has been replaced
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

20 I can do my house work without any
difficulty. l advise any woman who 10
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound q trial and it will do a. much for
them: mrs. MARIE BOYD. 1421 9th
Sometimes there are serious condi.
lions where . hospital operation i the
only alternative, but on the other hand
90 many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary-every woman who wants
fair t trial b before submitting to such .
trying ordeal
If complications exist, write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.s
for advice. The result Of many years
experience is at your service.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
Modish Wells.

While the scroll veil is popular. 1t
has rival in the dotted veil. The lat
ter may show the dots in heavy che
nile spots, velvet pastel!es or in en-
DrOideries Of silk. Its chief allurelneCt
lies in Its novelty. Nearly all the new
wells have geOmetrical or irregular
meshes. many Of them so elaborated
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

with outline or tracery embroideries as
to resemble lace. Dark brown, taupe
and gray are favored colors, sometimes
overweight with white or black en-
broideries. The veil shapes are almost
as varied as the cokors and patterns.
Some are square, others circular and
there are those that are oblong. In
deed, good deal Of pains has been
taken to shape the veil so that it will
have an artistic relation to the hat
with which it will be ultimately worn.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
In the Name Of the Lord.

With the multitude, we acclaim our
king. We sing: BLESSED is he that
cometh in the name of the Lord" But in
the solitude of our retreat we ask him
to cleanse the temple of our heart, to
east out all that offends his holy eyes,
that we may be ready to receive him
when the Lord whom we seek shall
suddenly come to his temple.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
White Suit Dresses Shown.

A suit dress appears in white serge
with panelled jacket and box plated
skirt and a collar of brushed wool in
a bright and becoming rose. A sleeve
less Jacket Of the same brushed wool
cross-stitched in white gives q sports
character to shirtwaist frock Of white
crepe de chine.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
WORTKIlY Ranks
AMONG SAINTS
Patrick's Useful Life and Good
Works Entitle Him to Posi-
ton of EminenCe.
PLACE OF BIRTH NO MATTER
Certain He Was True freshman and
Accomplished Much for the Wei.
fare Of the Race During His
Sojurn on the Island.

~ NE of the reasons why st.
Patrick is such favOrite the
world over is that he was so
~ very human. He hadn't much
of a chance when boy. but he made
the best of what he had. If he had not
he would have been hogherd all the
DAVIS of his life. lie was a slave, In
very truth. being bound to pagan hog
raiser in Britain.
But you can't keep a good man down.
and that's fact.
If all the legends be true, which can
hardly be possible. Patrick was fa-
vorite among the ladies, even making
an impression on the good st. Bridget.
Maybe this was before they became
saints-of course it was. for how could
they be saints and be alive at the same
time?
However. there is quite lot Of writ
ings, whether genuine or not. that 60
to show that he was real human
lover. and that dear Bridget was ex-
ceedIng1y fond Of him. and would have
married him could be have procured
the consent Of the church.
His Life and Works.
From all that can be learned con-
corning the life and works of st. Pat
rick, he was good man, and spent his
life going about doing good for his fel-
lows.
AZ you know. good man is more
highly respected, more beloved and ex-
erts Il greater influence for good in
the community in which he is known
than even the wealthiest. the most
nowerful or most favored. He may not
wear purple and fine linen. nor fare
su,nptuously, but lie is making the
world better and is. therefore. truly,
and in the highest sense, son OF God.
There are numerous stories and leg
ends concerning st. Patrick. some OF
which may be true. But it matters
little whether he was q Milesian born
IN SI:a,n, or son Of poor swine.
herd It the green isle.
Tta :.-..ssnry of the weird shows that
the mere circumstances of birth cuts
very small figure in the matter of real
greatness. From earliest times the
men who have figured most prOmi
nentIy in world movements for the bet
torment of mankind have been OF
humble origin.
In order to rise from the lowly birth
station of Lincoln or Of Moses. Il mar
must have the true spirit Of manli
ness in him. If he survive the severe
,rying-out process his will be master
full. leading. helpful spirit which thu
shirts of all must acknowledge, re
spcct ard submit to.
In His Day.
We of the present day can hardl!
conceive of the conditions existing il
the British islands in his day.
The native Celts were heather an
british, and had no higher ambition
than to exist, unless it was to rOl
neighboring tribes Of their cattle. hog
and fair women. Physically they wer
strong. vigorous and emotional, AM
possessed Of good nature, wit and so
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
Feather Hats.

Solid ostrich feather hats are very
good for afternoon. These are made
very small, fitting the head closely.
They are very high, allowing the feath-
ers to fall in a large tassel effect ut
the top. All colOrs are combined on
the hat.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
lnterIiniua Of QUILTING,

To wear silk coat does not mean
that one must go cold, for, following
the lead of the French designers, be-
tween-seasOn satin coats are made with
an interlining Of quilting. Albeit this
is of cotton batting. it is warm.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
Appropriately Termed "BriIIiant."

appropriately Ierneo "6rII1Iant."
As soldier the Irishman is better
in charge than defense. and if held
back he frets himself to exhaustion.
The lodge meeting of a Hibernian
benevolent association is a revelation
of kindness and delicacy of feeling,
The word brilliant" is oftener used
for the Irish than for any other aliens
among US save the Hebrews.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stOmach.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
Heal Baby Rashes

That itch, burn and torture. A hot
Cuticura Soap bath gives instant re-
lief when followed by a gentle appli-
cation of Cuticura Ointment. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. 4.
Boston," At druggists and by mail
Soap Is, Ointment rs and 50.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

SuI1eI1u8, oO wv
doctors decided
that ! would have
to 60 through az
operation before ]
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkhano
Vegetable Com
pound, advised mo
to tryit before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved mo
from INV troubles
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

Wisdom is never successfully pre-
served in alcohol.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

Good health cannot be maintained where
there is a constipated habit. Garfield Tea
overcomes constipation. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

In the year 1917 the United States
purchased pineapples worth $3,372 IN
the Isle of Pines.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
HEAvEs IN HORSES CAN b

It is far better to offend some people
than 1t is to Oblige them.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16

About 80 per cent Of the German
masOns and helpers are In military
service.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-03-16
HOW MRS, BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton. Ohio.-"I suffered from .
female trouble which caused me much
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
CITY COLLEGE WILL
PLAY CENTRAL NINE

Baltimore, Feb. 25.-The baseball
schedule for this spring was an
nounced by Athletic Director Bon
nette, of the City College today.
sixteen games are on the list in
GLIDING two with the Central High
School team of Washington, and the
two championship games with
Polytechnic. The schedule follows:
March 22-Blue Ridge College, at
New Windsor, Nd.
March 23-western Maryland, at
Westminster. Nd
April 6-washington College, at
Chestertown. Nd
April 1O-Rick Hill College, at
EIlicott City. Nd.
April 16-BriarIy Hall. at home.
April 20-Central High School, at
home.
April 24-EpiscopaI High School,
at Alexandria, Va.
April t25-Towson High School. at
Towson, Nd.
May central High School. at
Washington
May 1O-Poly championship
game).
May 15-Boys Latin School, at
home.
May 17-Poly championship
camel.
May 24-Open-
May 2S-McDonogh School, at Nc
Donogh. Md.
May 29-Gilman Country School,
at Gilman.
June 1-Mercersburg. at Mercers-
burg, Pa.
June S-Tome, at Tome, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
EASTERN LEAGUERS
AFTER PROVIDENCE

New York. Feb. 25.-If the Inter
national League is unable to take
the field during the coming season
neither its territory nor players will
be protected by organized baseball
At the league meeting here the week
before last both the National Com
denied the International permission
to wait until April / to put contracts
in the hands of its players. This
meant that il International League
contracts were not sent out by March
the players of the big Glass "a
minor hague would be free agents.
Further indication of how the wind
is blowing was furnished last FRI
day at the meeting of the Eastern
League. held in Springfield, Mass.
which decided to postpone any def
mite plans for the coming season
until such time as the International
League decides definitely to attempt
a new race in 1918 or surrender to
fate. In the event that the Inter
national League does not operate, the
on Providence.
II Providence is taken in, the East
ern League magnates will shift the
Portland club to Waterbury. Conn,
which has been without a league
team for several years. The addi-
tion OF Providence and Waterbury,
Eastern Leaguers say, would give
their league a strong. compact cir
cult and would make certain its op-
Grafton in 1918.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
CAN WILLARD OF TODAY
FIGHT LIKE JESS OF 1915

Can Jess Willard fight a battle
of championship caliber against a
dangerous opponent?
Could the youthful, aggressive
Jack Dempsey or the huge Fulton
make Willard open up and fight as
he fought at Havana when he won
his title from Jack johnson"
Before trying to decide the ques-
ton, just remember that Willard
has never been really forced to ex-
tend himself to the limits OF his
great strength.
The Johnson he fought at Ha-
vana was merely i shell Of the
great negro who whipped Jeffries.
Willard took it comparatively easy
during that fight. He boxed care
fully and was never in danger. lie
practically picked out his own time
to knock johnson out.
Willard has never hit a man with
his full force since August %, 1913.
On that date Willard killed
"BulT' Young with one punch in
the eleventh round of their fight at
Vernon, Cal.
Willard has since admitted he is
afraid to use his full strength in a
fight.
But Willard. desperate. in danger
of defeat, might be a different man.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
PENNSY QUINT
SUREOF TITLE.
Quakers Ha We Won All
Their Games in League.
Tigers Second.

Philadelphia, Feb. &.-Pennsylvania
has clinched the intercollegiate bas-
ket-ball championship, which series
enters into its sixth week Of play.
The Quaker five has captured all its
six games to date. and only has
four more remaining on its schedule
Princeton holds second place, with
four victories and two defeats, dis
placing Cornell when the Ithaca team
was downed by the Tigers on Sat-
urday. Cornell and Yale share third
place with three victories and two
defeats. while Columbia and Dart
mouth follow In the next two posi-
tions.
Sweeney. the star Pennsylvania for
ward. reigns supreme among his ri
walls in the Individual scoring COL
umn with a total of sixty-seven
points. OF this number Sweeney has
Gagged forty-five from the foul line
Van Slyck, OF Yale. holds the run
ner-up position with fifty-six points
Trimble, Of Princeton. has forty-nine
points. with Latour, of Columbia,
only six points in back Of him.
Five games are scheduled for the
present week. Pennsylvania at Yale
and Princeton at Dartmouth are the
contests scheduled for Tuesday, while
Columbia goes to Cornell on We'd
nesday. The games set for Saturday
are Pennsylvania at Dartmouth and
Princeton at Columbia.
STANDING OF TEAMS.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
ADD EIGHT DAYS
TO HAVANA MEET

Havana. Cuba. Feb. 25.-General
Manager ii. d. Brown and his asso-
ciates in the directorate of the Cuba
American Jockey Club were influ-
enced by the success OF the present
Cuban racing season to make the
announcement that eight racing days
would be added to the schedule orig
inally announced for the Oriental
Park meeting. 1t was originally
planned to close the meeting on
March q, at the expiration of the
ninety-seventh day of racing. Under
the decision just reao 'od the meet
ing will continue until and includ-
ing Sunday, March 81.
This will give a season OF Jos rae
ing days, it being the intention OF
the management to race continuous
ly without a single days intermis-
sion, beginning Tuesday, March u.
until the close of the season. This
will be twenty more racing days
than in any previous season since
the gates of Oriental Park were first
thrown open to the public in Janu-
ary, 1915.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-26
PLENTY OF VARIETY
ON PICKWICK'S CARD

Baltimore. Feb. 25.-variety-and
plenty Of twill be had when the
Pickwick Club stages its next show
in the shape Of a double wind-up, the
bouts being booked to take place next
Wednesday night at Albaugh's Thea
ter. Four bouts, consisting of the
double wind-up Of two 12-pounders,
one eight-session affair and one six,
a total of thirty-eight rounds, will be
offered, and the contestants will in
clude f1yweights, bantam-weights,
feather-weights and welter-weights,
and, altogether, will be the largest
show put on by the Pickwick Club
since its advent into the local boxing
field.
The two main events of the night
will be contested between bantam
weights and feather-weights. The
former will be Steve Flessner and Joe
Tuber, while the feathers will be both
former English boxers-Danny Frush,
now living in Baltimore, and Eddie
Morgan, who is making his home in
Scranton. Welters will clash in the
eight-rounder. they being Stanley
Hinkle, of Philadelphia. but now do
ing duty for Uncle Sam at Camp
Meade, and Frankie Mcclure, of viii
Transport. The fyweights will ap-
pear in the six-rounder, and they will
be Battling Dundee, of this city, and
Patsy Wallace, Of Philadelphia