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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Much Ado About Nothing
ny ROY x M0tI.ToN.

t'orty-t'ive.
He'd labored sincerely
For years five and twenty
To shelter his children
In peace and in plenty.
Ills two hands were callouscd
His shoulders were bending
Bcneath the grave burden
or toll never ending
He'd made sacrifices
And counted them pleasures,
While patiently building
y home for his treasures.
iiis JOY was in dreaming
y fond education
FOR those whom he cherished
Above all creation
lie unused in the twilight
His tots playing round him
His soul all untroublcd
Ana then the beast found him
The bloodthirsty monster
The wild beast Of kultur.
Insane for dominion.
The murdcrouS vulturc
Turned loose ON creation
To wreck and TO ravagc.
Degenerate. filthy.
telentiess and savage.
IL cast its grim shadow
Jpon this mans altar
so lovingly huildcd
And he did not falter
IT'S shoulders were Strengthened
As though 'twere by magic
lie rose 10 the moment
fortcntouS and tragic
iiiS Jaws We're Stecl-muscled
HIS voice cold and steady
ask no exemption
rake me. am ready"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

believe the Almighty especially loves.
No death could be swccter than his
was or could have been more desired
by h!ni-icath from the dedication Of
his manhood. his courage and his all
for the good cause OF the stricken and
wrongcd against the strong. and tho
news OF victory ringing in his heart
with his last throbs.
w.
Richmond Va. September 80. 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Il viii be NJ grea, hardship OF sac-idca
in Richmond 20 refrain fror. the use of coal
until November, unless winter should come
unusually early AMI consumers will comply
patrioccany with the request. but their ready
compliance Will not signify that they believe
they have been given ( square deal by the
fuel authorities. who have n1ed the price
OF wood :, 81. ;he cord
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

size TO become the dominating factor in the
country. tho people of Russia, ignorant and
confused, may ciamor for the protecting
wings Of the Prussian eagle. The situation
does not admit OF delay. The time for hest
tatiou has passed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Even the entente press has not painted so
black picture of coming events in Germany
rs is deiineated by the Socialist Vorwaerts
and the fact that it's forebodings we're passed
by the censor gives rise to the thought that
miliiaristic Germany at last is seeking SYM
pathy following failure to instill fear in the
hearts OF the nations it hoped to conquer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
TUESDAY OCTOBER y

That old query which for centuries has oc-
cupieG the minds OF haIT-spiitting philoso-
piers and scientists, What would be the re-
suit should an irresistible body strike an
immoyable object? may be considered salts
factorily answered hy what the allies have
done TO tbs .';lnpregnable" Hinderburg line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

German U-hoats, as memento OF their
last visit 10 American coastal waters, le::
card II shape OF mine which damaged
the,Un:isd states batileship Minnesota. Thsy
neai have no fear that eXac, etiquette will
not. he observed aRd the call returned il due
;ime.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Love laughs even al royal:y, md the hsr
apparent has reaouacsd MS right OF success
sioa-to ;he Rou1aa:aa throne, that he may
Keep lis piebaiaA wife. But there may be
compsLsatioas. .Afis: the Ea- - may run
for! The presidency Of the Rourcaaian Taput-
lie. aud perhaps the wife low dsspized D.
The nobility Will be the mrs, lady OF tAa
land"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Domestic.

VII. ho"s your ceak getting along?"
"Fiae, aae, splend.d:"
An. then you're pleased"
o.! d!dn't say that, / said the cook was get
t!aF along fine. But the way the family is
ge.t.nr Long "!:h her cooking is something
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

The dead American soldier who was found
surrounded by ten of his victims about rep
reSents the lighting qualities of the light
nlnS-tralned Yankee as compared with a
forty-year-trained Prussian
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Como to Our SomcrsnultnuQua.
fCopvriCht 1913. by National EewspM... service

When doctor reaches the depth Of dcEra-
daton which prompts him to publish ,esti-
him some essential occupation. AS 1t looks
at this writing shall probably soon experience
draft. but before they begin TO iniiirt on my
sensitive n; soul such disturbing music az the re-
little testimonial which l assure you came in
name must "p rcmsiS hrE tn'ush mo "s
Nanpa. Idaho, Aug. IS l?lS
for liver trouble and poor crcuintion. by turn
ing the SIN SomerSaults every night aud morn
hands and feet longer cold and cian,u,y
| have no more dizzy spells and my compilations
sallow and oily Another thing | find that my
bowels act normally without the aid OF amy
ON first blush ! confess | thought your sug-
fun of the idea. And the tlr:t few efforts proved
;SXG;i,ns sn"uslindeed saw whole constel
tempt to come up smiling" your letter OF
there is good deal in the s"mersan, h ,hm.
after all and my friends who considered the
late my cSanps rhey admit ,ha, has 50 , S@
ten years of my age, and that is not the
Respectfully yours,
Now. then. ointoxicatcd ladies and gentle
men. viii YOU go on fighting food and libelns
Questions md Answers.
what would be the hest dressing to apply to
wound If one were out Of reach of medical help
cash made by barbed wire: T. j. d
Answer,-.,n excellent dressing. which is much
front. is solution OF ordinary hand soan,amy
soap. About an ounce OF soap is dissolved in
cooled down to moderate warmth. is applied ON
thick folds OF Eauze.f chccsccloth or muslin to
septic and may he kent on for days undisturbed
but must be kept moisiencd with the solution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Claiming women to machine guns in the
first line trenches is carrying the ideal OF
equal rights for the sexes too far even in
country so advanced as Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Aviation Records.

Il. y. H., Newport STANDARDIZATION
records are being broken almost over
night now Since your inquiry was
received Lieutenant NJ ~ Kcliehcr VINO
flew from the war exposition grounds
at Chicago with one passenger. at
tanned an altitude of 235OO feet,
claimed as record. The occupants
were equipped with oxygen helmets.
owing TO the war no new civilian
records have been recognized by the
since 1914. On August 90 1917 Can
tain Lauraemi Jew from Turin, Itaiy.
TO Naples and back to Turin. go miles,
in ten hours and thirty-three minutes
world record cross country flight
On October % Lieutenant Ballerini
flew $50 miles with ono passenger in
three hours and ten minutes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Shipping boards College Professors.

Shipping Boards College Professors.
~. Il. H., LynchburG.--Th members
OF Inc DIVISION OF planning and sta
tiStcs are former college professors
who were called into the country's
service by the Shipping Board to com
PIE lacts about the products OF the
world. the total amount on hand, the
amount produced. where produced. and
the amount necessary TO supply the
people at home and armies in the field.
IhiS done, they assumed the task OF
distributing ships and conserving cargo
space. Co-opera ton is maintained with
other divisions Of the Shipping Board
control committee and the charterinr
committee assist by being directly in
charge OF the distribution of ships
THESE iour organizations cooperate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Shoot!Ms at Tr"tzky Should be made n State.
hit him. 1900 vac ouA!e'S doh
mere IS altogether too much wild shooting
over thc!e What is needed is school of mark /,
mahship. Bad shooting has kept l.eniuc Alive
Tor TWO years, and ii should be s;onn.d "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Charcoal Eph,s Daily Thought,

'Oe bHsles man n de woIl.' said Charcoal
.-pa. rurniHativei%, am de man Wild nothin'
dc but spcn' all he time wishin' he didn't have
50 much :. DO. doin' Go,hin'. Try persim.non
M.s;ah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Song.

Song. "A
tRy Edward j. O'nrien1 [A1
she goes all so softly, ~
Like shadow on the hill. "a
y faint wind at twilight AID
That strs, and is still IN
She wcaves her thoughts Whitley, Il
49, Like doves in tho air, Il
Though a gray mound in FLANDERS
Clouds all that was fair. ]
From the October Century,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Information Bureau

Inquiries rr"'-hIne almost any top,c.
excepting Oh legal and LchicnI sub
1ects. are answered free A. all In
uuirirs nrG np.,vrrrJ directly ny per-
S0nnl letter ScIf-a6drrssrd slammed
cnveit pr IL required. Address rho
Times Dispatch InfDrmatioa bureau,
iirhmonb yn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Remarkable how every step In the German
retreat vas carefully prepared in accordance
w,A the original Intention to cat dinner in
Paris.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

There is -oola in the troat-line trenches
and work aplenty TO co in going over The
top" at the zero hour for tne 10000 ship
builders who laid down their tools in Seattle
because double pay not given 10 them
for labor done on Saturday afternoon The
United States has no place for such slacgers,
but places on the battle field can DC made
for them, ana there they may be taught the
lesson OF duty ana. .patr;ot!sm By the very
soldiets 10 WHOM t!-.y ar. proving traitors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Voice of the People
.JImpy" Drake.

Letters must give the nnme md nd-
dress of the writer. Name VIII not Ds
published u writer rcuueAts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

+ there anything more glorious than a sun.
Sc Mcaday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Yours for the fourth Liberty loan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

Canada has sent TO the various fronts q:
war 100000 men, Her net" loss is $4,000.
which includes, beside killed, prisoners and
those permanently untitled Tor service by
wounds and sickness, withdrawn from the
service for essential work and transferred
This is little more than a!th Of he. force
lost after four years OF hard lighting, and
the figures should be rcassurins 10 US We
are not likely TO suffer anywhere near rs
large proportion OF loss, as the enemy now
is on the run and we have the advantage
or the experience in saving life ana men for
our gallant allies have had To pay so dearly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

,,x IN thr ,enr at ~ south Tenth
a h., The Itlurs- Dispatch tun.
Charles T. liasbrvvk. hu'tor ahu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

ILi.El'JiOSE. haudvlph 1.
t'rI,atc l,rlnyn r.A>ttanSe
cuuur.lIns Mitu all depart
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

ADDRESS ALI CUMMUSlCA-
SiuNS to The Times-p JUS
patch. and not 10 tnuiNiuuHts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

uRANCn OFFICES; Wush-
insiun. iIlU New York Ave
nue.. new NorS thS, KUN
ANcuce DuiiuinE. tio'ahS.
lcUp.c OAS ButiuNhE
rhiia,iripiiit Colonial iruSt
buuu:lIE
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
Shot By Husband

Struck in the right side by charge
of buckshot from gun that was acci-
dehtally discharged while in the hands
of her husband, Thursday morning,
Mrs. Laura Cannon, aged Is years, of
near Porter, was instantly killed.
The shooting was purely accidental
according to Coroner John T. Spring
who went to the home of the Cannon's S
on the Charles Racine farm near Por-
ter, following receipt of the shooting.
From what was learned by Coroner
Spring, Mrs Cannon was in the chicken
house and seeing a hawk carrying off a
fowl, she called her husband who was
in the kitchen of their home Cannon
grasped shotgun and started on a run
to the chicken house with the weapon
cooked. Mrs. cannon started towards
him. In some manner the hammer fell
the charge striking the woman, who
fell dead.
Cannon, almost distracted with grief,
summoned help and physician was
called but he could do nothing.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
Manlove-Detrick Wedding

A quiet wedding took place Sunday,
July 18th, in the Y. NJ. C. A. No. 2, at
Camp Dix. N. j.. when Miss Iva Au-
relia Detrick of No. so Lackawana
Ave-, Stroudsburg, Pa. became the
bride of Mr.. Archie Vaughn Manlove,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Manlove. of
this town. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Frank D. Blanchard,
Chaplain of the 153d Depot Brigade at
Camp Dix. The couple were attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. William Tibbott, of
New Castle.
The bride is well-known here, having
for the past three years been employed
as trimmer-in-charge in the millinery
department of Fogel & Burstan.
Mr.. Manlove IS one of the many of
our town boys who is serving the colors,
and has been stationed at Camp Dix
for the past three months. He expects
with others to sail for France in short
time.
The Transcript extends its congratu-
lations to Air and Mrs. Manlove.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, August 111h. The Eleventh
Sunday after Trinity.
Services: 1890, Morning Prayer and
Sermon.
73O, Evensong.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
The members of the Sunday School
wish to hold their annual outing at
Augustine Beach, on the Delaware, on
Wednesday, August 28th. AS special
favor will not those in the parish hav-
ing automobiles loan them for that day
and convey the children Of the parish
to the "Piers ?" There will be about
forty children and lunch baskets to pro-
vide for Automobiles meet at the
church at nine o'clock, and leaving the
Piers for the return trip at five o'clock.
There is plenty of time to make prepa-
rations. but bear the date in mind and
let US hear from you.
THE NEW PLEDGE ENVELOPES READY
The new set of pledge envelopes for
parish, missions and church pension
funds are now ready for distribution
ask for your set. The duplex envelope
gives opportunity for regular syste-
matte offering each week, which gives
the Vestry an idea of what the income
of the Parish is and thereby transact
the business of the church on business
pripciple.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
BURNED BY LIGHTNING

The hot wave was broken Wednesday
night when a severe electrical storm
hroke over the nelghborhood about
nine o'clock. The storm was preceded
by heavy wind which did considerable
damage to fruit trees.
In the neighborhood Of Middletown
considerable rain fell, but few miles
out of town in each direction there was
very little rain. Lightning did much
damage and many horses and cows were
killed in the pasture fields.
FARM BUILDINGS BURNED
On the farm of Andrew J. Wright,
near Clayton all of the farm buildings
were burned, together with the grain
which had just been harvested. Ten
hogs and all Of the farming implements
and harness are included in the loss.
FINEDWELLING DESTROYED
On the farm of James A. Pearce,
near Cecilton, all of the farm buildings
and the handsome dwelling were de-
stroyed, together with all of the farm
ing implements which will exceed
$1,000.
At the Camp Caesar Rodney at Lore.
wood, where the Boy Scouts are loca-
ted, all the tents were blown down. and
the boys were called out at midnight to
repair the damage.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
TOWNSEND

Miss Anna Jones spent the weekend
at Cape May.
The construction of the new bank
here is progressing rapidly.
DR.. l.. E. Barrett is spending this
month at Atlantic City and Ocean
Grove, N. j.
Dallas N. Hart having enlisted in the
U. S. Navy, left town the past week
for Newport, K. l.
Mrs. Rebecca Lambdon, of Detroit,
Mich. is visiting her son, Thomas
Lambdon and family.
Mrs. Ruth Harris. Miss Elizabeth
Richardson and Miss Reba Rittenhouse,
of Chester, Pa, spent the weekend
with their parents here.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
OBITUARY
JOHN D. CARTER

John D. Carter, aged about 7S years,
was found dead in the yard of his home
Townsend, early last Saturday morning,
evidently victim of heart disease. He
had left his house about 10 o'clock Fri
day night. He was serving his second
term as justice Of the peace at Town
send. He was also registration Off
Ger and was booked to help conduct the
registration of voters there Saturday.
Mr.. Carter was lifelong Republican.
He was member of Union Lodge, A.
+. and A. N. Of Middletown, who had
charge of the funeral, on Monday. Re-
Gently he and Mrs. Carter celebrated
their golden anniversary.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
Bethesda Church Notes
Sunday, August 1lth, 1918.

Ouuuny, AuSuSI AAtH, A0AO.
$50 A. M. Brotherhood devotional
meeting. Leader, Bro. James FARRELL, Jr.
1O.3OA. NJ. Morning worship with
sermon by the pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School session.
7.SO P. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at O'Clock.
The Official Board has granted DR..
Northrup vacation and he expects to
leave on Monday. August 18th, and
will be gone for two Sundays. During
the Pastors absence, Rev. A. P.
Prettyman of Galena, Md, will preach
at lO.3o A. NJ, Sunday. August 18th.
There will be no service at night. Rev.
DR.. Henry G. Budd, Principal of the
Wesley Collegiate Institute. : Dover,
DEL, will preach at 1890 A. NJ, Sun
day, August 25th. There will be no
service at night.
DR.. Northrup will leave his address
with Brother D. W. Stevens, secretary
of the Official Board. so that. he may
be easily reached, if he should be
needed.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
OPEN MEETING AUGUST 18TH

The Middletown Cow Testing Asso-
citation will hold its open meeting
Thursday, August Is, on the farm of
James :. Moore, IL miles west of
Middletown. On the following day Fri,
day, August l6, tie Diamond State
Cow Testing Association will hold its
meeting on the Breidablik Farm on
the Lancaster Pike. miles West Of
Wilmington, although these meetings
are held under the direction of the Cow
Testing Association yet they are CO.
operating with the County Farm Bu-
leau and every farmer in the county is
urged to attend one of these meetings.
The officers of the associations feel
that an exceptional program has been
arranged. The meetings have been
scheduled on consecutive days in order
that the speakers can be retained for
both days. At 1890 A. II. an inspec-
tion trip of the stables and herd will be
conducted. At II o'clock Prof. Nc
Dowell will conduct cow judging der-
onstration, which will he followed by
basket lunch At 1.3OP. NJ, w. w.
Blake Arckoll and E. H. Shallcross pre-
siding will call their respective meet
ings to order. 1t is seldom that group
of farmers will have an opportunity to
listen to higher class program. DR..
H. Hayward, of Delaware College, will
be the first speaker presented. Mr..
Lewes Merryman, proprietor Of the
Gerar Guernsey Farm. of Cockeyv;lle.
Md. has kindly consented to be pres
ent We are especially fortunate in se-
curing Prof. C. ". Mcdowell of the
Dairy Department of Washington. to
speak. Prof. Mcdowell is a man of
national note. The Holstein Breeders
of the county will be glad to welcome
Judge D. 0. Hastings, President of the
Delaware Holstein Breeders Assoca-
ton. Judge Hastings will deliver
stirring appeal to the Holstein Breeders
of the County to meet this world cry
for dairy products.
These are all day meetings. Bring
your family and your baskets. Attend
the meeting you are closest to.
Cigars and ice cream will be provided
by the associations.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

In This AND NEAkBY POlNiS
The officials Of the Chestertown, Md.
M. E. Church will invite the Whining
ton Conference to hold its annual ses-
sion there.
The Smyrna firemen will hold their
fourth annual carnival August "A to 81
inclusive. They have secured the Har-
Ian & Hollingsworth band for the occa-
| sion.
At a meeting of the Middletown
School Board last week Miss Ma bel
Price was elected as teacher of the
fifth and sixth grades to fill the vacan-
cy caused by the resignation of Miss
Mcdowell.
Farmers in this county are rushing
their wheat to market direct from the
thresher, something they have not done
in many years They are receiving
from $3.50 to 1927 per bushel for it.
Today is the third registry day IT
Delaware. Voters who did not apply
for registration two weeks ago are
urged to visit the registry booths to-
day and fulfill their duty as a citizen.
Middletown folks are now enjoying
homegrown sweet corn at 3Oc per
dozen; lima beans, Csc per quart; to-
matoes, 1Oc quart; spring chickens, 40c
pound; eggs, 42c dozen; peaches, 75c
basket.
Conserve or freeze" is DR.. Gar
fiell's latest order, backed up with
limitations Of the quantity of coal al
lowed each housekeeper There is no
question which alternative we shall all
choose.
The 1917 edition of the Agricultural
Year Book has. just come from the
press and is ready for distribution. Per-
sons desiring this book may receive
copy by addres sing Congressman Polk
at Washington, D. C.
An increase to the consumer of one
cent pound in the price of sugar is
indicated in statement issued in New
York by George M. Rolph, chairman of
the international .Sugar Committee,
after conference with representatives
of the Cuban government.
Rural mail carriers have had their
salaries increased and they will now
average around $l4OO per year. Assis-
tant postmasters and clerks have also
received raise, but the salarits of all
pOstmasters remain the same and will
continue to do so until after the war.
The steel draw for the reinforced
concrete bridge over the Sassafras
river, has been received, and will be in
stalled as soon as it can be placed.
When the bridge is completed it will be
the finest piece of engineering work on
the Eastern Shore. 1t is about one
fourth of a mile long. The piers are
eight feet square, and the floor and side
rails are Of concrete. The draw will
work electrically.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-10
States Good Record

Officials of the United States Boys
Working Reserve, which is to supply
one of the sources of farm labor under
the general government recruiting pro-
gram which was inaugurated Aug. l,
take particular pride in the reports
coming from Delaware.
Charles Warner, State director of the
reserve for Delaware, has written from
Wilmington, informing the Federal
officials that practically every boy in
the State who will volunteer for farm
work has been enrolled and that thu
farmers are eager for more of the boys
than are available.
Reports from other States show the
high regard in which the youthful labor
ers of from 16 to % years of age are
held by the farmers. once they have ex-
perienced the help which the young war
enthusiasts render with a will on the
farms.