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Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18
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1here are feW PERSONS Who DO NOT
T.! that tliey havea grieyance Of some
.s0ft which makes their lot lust ! lit
&c harder than their neighbor's, and
because sof this fact they lose heart
and imagine at once that they are
lighting against bigger odds than it is
possible for them to overcome, says
Charleston News and Courier. We are
all more or less prone to compare the
conditions Of our own lives with those
Of other persons; we say IL we had
their opportunities we could do some
thing worth while; we forget for the
moment that just as we make the ef.
fort to cover up the obstacles which
handicap US In our work, so, too,
those whose opportunities we envy are
most probably doing the same thing
on their own account. II we stop to
think of the thousand and one hard
ships which edge their way into our
lives we would not make very much
progress; the thing to do is to forget
about them as far as we are able; to
pass them by without a glance If
possible; at any rate. II their presence
is inevitable, to meet them bravely and
never, never to fear them. Once we
permit our hardships, our obstacles,
our crosses-whatever we may call
them-to make us afraid Of them, they
quickly get the upper hand and de-
stroy hope, and even the ambition to
overcome them.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18
Niof1kE TO TAXPAYERS
va Or
sor1yes Hundred


The taxable residents of St. Georges
Hundred, and all pereons liable to nav
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the county and school Taxes for the
year 1919 are now due, and the under
signed Tax Collector for eaid Hundred.
will be
AT LEE SPARKS OFFICE
Odessa. Delaware
THURSDA, OCTOBER 23d
from q. m. to A p m.
R. s. CARPENTER STORE, PORT PENN,
DELAWARE
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 24th
9 a. m. to p. m.
JOHN HELDMYER's OFFICE.
Middletown, Delaware
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 25th
from to p. m.
On all other days at my residence
near Mt Pleasant.
NOTICE TO SCHOOL TAXPAYERS
A rebate of per cent. will be allow
ed on all school taxes paid not later
than August 10th, 1919. After that
date there will be no rebate whatever.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
persona BILE application to the Collector
! or by sending written communication
enclosing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
q " ERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAKE OF
INV CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
81, VOLUME 81, Avs OF DELAWARE, As
AMENDED:
Sec 3-That on ale unity taxes paid before
tue first day Of Oc,Obe, there shall hs All
abatement of five per cen:um. On all
taxes paii before the first day OF Decem-
b.r there snail ba an abatement of three
p,r crntnm. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there ehail be no
abatement " hatever. And on all IT, xes
unpaid on the fret dav nf January there
shalibe added one-half of one :'tr centnm
per month nrtii the same ~i'ali tw paid.
EUGENE e. PAXSON,
, Collector OF lakes torSt Georges Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

Now ex-ChancellOr Won Bethman-
Hollweg comes forward to take the
blame for the war from the ex-kaiser's
shoulders. The imperial goats are lin
ing up in a procession, which is any
thing but the impressive spectacle they
evidently think 1t makes upon the en-
tente nations. And very likely none
would be more astonished than them
selves If their vicarious Offering were
to be accepted. As propaganda for ex-
citing sympathy for the kaiser, it is
Z wOeful failure.
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1--WE are none Of us infallible, not
even the youngest Of u.s." was the ia
nous dictuAa of Jowett Of Balliol; and
whenever young men propose to make
over the world, or. even limited tract
Of 1t, they are liable to be reminded
that they are young. They. see visions
that their impetuous enthusiasm would
realize at once, and it is important to
bend that enthusiasm. without break.
ing 1t, to the worlds useful ends.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18
DAIRY NOTES

Screen your dairy rooms against
flies.
Wheat bran is eaten readily by
young calves.
Clean milk is impossible II cows ara
not kept clean.
Perfect circulation Of air IN the sta
BILE means more milk.
-
The dairyman who is too saving Of
feed cheats himself as well as the herd.
Cleanliness is the beginning and the
end Of the gospel Of pure milk produc-
tion.
Much attention should be given to
feeding calves If they are to become
good dairy animals.
The darkened stable by day and pas
ture by night for the dairy cows help
boost the cream check.
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REPUTATION Foa HuMoa.

REPUTATION FOR HVMoH.
A reputation for humor is undeAaf
able not only because 1t Is exceeding
" dihicult to maintain, but because
when once a person has established
the belief that he is 'funny," there are
few. II any, who will take him serious
ly, no matter how earnest he may try
to become. Many speaker. teacher
or other person having to do with fair
ly large groups Of people has found
the temptation to entertain his listen
ers by telling jokes or being comic IN
manner almost irresistible. Some
have yielded, and a very few have sue
ceeded in maintaining reputation for
humor for many years, says Kansas
City Star. Others have found that
after q short time the old stories
would not make the crowds laugh. that
the audiences actually grew weary OF
the efforts Of the entertainer to be
amusing and finally came to criticize
him because he was not more Sub
stantial" in his thought and character
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

An American sanitary expedition is
rushing to Poland and the Baltic Rus
sian states to combat an outbreak of
typhus. America is fast becoming the
hope of any afflicted part of the world.
It is to America and American re-
sources that the first look Is turned
and the first appeal is made.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

It is said that the prince of Wales
visit to this country under his own
title and without the use Of an in
cognito, is a practical recognition Of
the independence of the United States.
1t is somewhat belated, but the Brit
ish government is to be congratulated
on at last yielding gracefully to the
inevitable.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

The purchasing power Of money Is
becoming so weak that even tight
wads occasionally drop a nickel in the
collection plate without groaning 50
that the second row OF the choir can
hear them,
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

An air passenger and delivery line
is in contemplation between New
York and Boston. Perhaps the day
is not so far distant when the regu-
lar airplane engine humming will add
its quota to the noises Of civilization.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

Anybody would think by the fun we
are having in this country now that
we have the world by the tail and a
downhill pull. And it's no use to put
any handwriting on the wall, either, for
the autom1 piles run too fast to enable
one to readNt.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

AS for the "strike" Of actors, let us
note that the fitting figures on the
movie films never strike. They are
as faithful as the slaves used to be
to. their masters, despite the vagrant
and impossible fancies they exploit
and portray.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

The great trouble in general busi.
ness is to reduce the overhead expense
II they manage to do it in the new
transoceahic air service it ought to be
a pretty cheap method Of shipping.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

So wrist watches for pet dogs' is
the latest. However, they don't phase
the dogs, and might make some per-
haps equally deserving children envy
the dogs.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18
GEMS OF THOUGHT

The exhibition Of real strength
Is never grotesQue. Distortion
is the agony Of weakness. 1t is
the dislocated mind whose move
ments are Observation-Disclosures.
Obstinacy is the strength of
the weak. Firmness founded
upon principle, upon truth and
right, order and law, duty and
generosity, is the obstinacy of
sages.-Lavater.
Revenge Is like q boomerang.
Although for a time it flies in
the direction in which It is huFl-
ed, 1t takes a sudden curve, and,
returning, hits your own hand
the heaviest blow Of all.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

This two and three-quarter per cent
beer discussion Is Of interest to about
two and three-Quarters per cent Of thr
United States. But they make as
much noise as majority.
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18
FOR SALE

A good Holstein Cow, 4years old, will
every respect and fully guaranteed.
THOMAS S. MCWHORTER,
Middletown, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1919-10-18

Hair cuts are to d 20 cents, 0ner-
Ing the shorn lamb ;,s,.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
oRPHEO THEATRE.

"sone Bride" which opened two day engagement yesterday at the Orpheo theatre, starring one of the prettiest and cutest girls on the screen, Viola Dana; is a play of bril- liant humor and heart appealing TO- mance. The story is that of bride with "can't behave eyes," that lead her into all sort of scrapes and causes her husband much anguish and need less jealousies. The story Will be both pleasing and amusing.
 The Southern beauties will be seen in very funny one-act musical com edy entitled, up In 9 Ferris Wheel" Introducing new songs and dances. The all American quartet will render many new and up-to-the-minute song hits, as only they are capable of doing Three complete performances
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
HAUBER THEATRE.

What is the charm of Constance Talmadge? Is it her buoyant youth, her vivaciousness, her dash, her fresh beauty, her skillful conception of role, her unusual quality, piqu- ancy? In word, she is a girl, in the delicious fragrance of youth, clear eyed, enthusiastic, delectable. In all of her Select Pictures there have been many splendid vehicles for Miss Talmadge, but none has been better suited to her peculiar type of charm than "Mrs. LeffingwelPs Boots," in which she is presented by Lewis J. Selznick, and which will be shown at the Hauber today and tomorrow The scenario for "Mrs. Leffingwell's s Boots" is by Edith Kennedy, taken from Augustus Thomas famous play of the same name. The picture was directed by Walter Edwards.
 Mrs. Leffingwell's Boots" created a furore when it was first produced in New York as a stage play. The support afforded Miss Talmadge is of the best and the whole production has been staged on lavish scale. Hauber today and tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19

case of the kidnapping of an Ameri- can citizen by Mexican bandits who demanded ransom was announced to- day by the state department. He was a Porto Rican doctor who was taken prisoner July 28. The ransom was to have been paid August Is. but the department has not been advised whether he has been released.
 The doctor succeeded in getting a letter through to an American friend in Mexico City, near which the kid mapping occurred and the American embassy immediately reported the case to the Mexican government. The department's statement said the Mexican government replied that troops would be dispatched imme- diately to the scene and that if neces- sary the government would pay the ransom.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
Mexico An Issue
 Before Governors

Salt Lake City, Aug. 18.-The cap- ture of two American army aviators by Mexican bandits and their deten- ton somewhere Mexico for $15,000 ransom, will be made an issue before the conference of governors here, &C., cording to Maj. H. c. Garis, aide of Gov. J. A. A. Burnquist, of Mime sota. One of the aviators held by the bandits is Harold G. Peterson, of Hutchinson, Minn. Governor Burn quist today telegraphed Secretary of State Lansing asking for immediate action and information.
 In just what form it will be made an issue at the conference is not yet known, but Major Garis said that Governor Burnquist would immc- diately confer with executives of the border states-New Mexico and Arizona-who are in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
They Couldn't Keep
 Him Out of Fight

Most men when they get out of the army are fled up" on army life, not to mention certain portions of the ar
 IL But possibly because he is of the breed of men who can't stay out of a fight. John H. Marx, an employe of the Mackey Telegraph company, who returned to Dallas Sunday after snending some time here working on cables for the Maekey company, not only got in, but after he got out with a medical discharge, got in again.
 He enlisted March, 1917. He left New York in May, 1917, on the U. Is, s. as qualified gunner on a sea plane. After serving in vari- ous parts of France, Italy, and Eng land. he fell 2OOO feet, and was sent back to the United States suffering from a wrenched nervous system He was given a discharge, but re- enlisted June 1, 1918, at Houston in the railway artillery, and was back in France again in time to get in the fighting at the St. Mihiel salient and in the fighting at the Argonne
 Forest. He is 28 years old, five feet nine inches tall, and weights l9t pounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
Saws Government
 Control Failure

Washington. Aug. 18.-S. w. Cow an, of Fort Worth, Texas, represent ing the American National Livestock association and the National Live stock Shippers League, today told the house interstate commerce com- mittee Investigating the railroad si- tuation that no legislation was need ed to turn the railroads back to their owners, adding that government ownership sounds good" as a theory, but Gas a government, we cannot run any business.
 Before the government took over the railroads, Cowan said the lines were taking what they could get in rate charges.
 "But they were pikers compar- ed to the government he added. Nothing has been left undone to extort more money from the shippers and give less service. don't say that is the desire of the director general, but they cannot control their traffic men. nor have they controlled the brotherhoods."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
BEST THEATRE.

"Her Code of Honor," which comes to the Best today, is pronounced by ali who have seen it to surpass any previous picturization of this emo tional artist, and Miss Florence Reed herself goes on record to the same effect, for she writes of this latest United offering: "It is the best pie ture I have ever made"
 Florence Reed needs no introduc- tion to motion picture devotees, and her success on the speaking stage continually adds to the number of those anxious to see her latest work on the screen. Miss Reed keeps con- tinually in the public eye by the earn estness with which she works, the splendid pictures she adorns, and by her leading position as a versatile, highly talented and popular emotion al artist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
City and County Claim Ownership
 Of Road Roller

A big steam road roller isn't much to look at. It is a stolid, squat, ugly thing which has neither beauty or lines nor the power of speed It 5 just a common, drab, everyday so[I of machine, content to do US WorA well, and when its end comes, goes, to the scrap heap like a manly roller rustily.
 But road roller can cause a lot of trouble sometime. And a road roller, claimed by both city and county officials is causing these self same officials considerable trouble now. A road roller, which both the members of the council, and the county judge claim to own an inter- est in was the cause of q dlscHsslon at the city council last night in which County Judge R. H. Williams featur- ed.
 The roller seems to be sort of "roller, roller, who owns the roller. The roller grew out of an improve ment district which paved Fifth avenue. It seems that the roller was promised to the city by the district. It seems that the county donated S1,- 900 to the district with the under standing that the county should be-. come interested in the ownership of the roller. Now both the city and the county claim the roller, and the council finance committee, wit hthe mayor, will have conference with Former County Judge Cheek, former Mayor Simon Bloom, some of the commissioners of the district, and County Judge Williams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
Pliers Caught In
 Desert of Death

Presidio, Tex, Aug. 1S.-The Oil naga district, south of the Rio Grande where the two American aviators, Lieuts. Paul H. Davis and Harold G.. Peterson, probably were taken by their captors, is known in Northern Mexico as the "Jornada de Muerta" or desert of death There are few water holes between Ojinaga and Cohuillo Parade, and the trails cross and recross in confusing maze.
 The Ojinaga desert has long been the hiding place of Villas bands, Villa himself having sought refuge there a number of times. Hipolita Villa, brother of the ban dit chief, is reported to be hiding in the Santa Helena mountains of the district.
 When Villa captured Chihuahua in 1913, Gen. Luis Terrazas, then owner of much of the state of Chihuahua, rode the entire distance to the Qjin- aga border on horseback. N.ter had to be carried on mules to supply the soldiers who guarded him on this trip.
 A report that the Americans land- ed on the American side come iron, Captain Hadlye, Fifth cavalry, in charge of the border patrol near Pil- ares, who said four Mexicans heard the sound of an airplane flying low on the day the aviators disappeared and later heard cries for help. This is said to have occurred near Porven- l ir, 15 miles from Pilares. The Mexi- cans said they did not investigate the calls for help.
 Col. George T. Langhorne, district commander here, tonight ordered an investigation of this report and sol diers will be sent to Porvenir to To- cate the damaged airplane, he said.
 Army officials believe only a few Mexicans were involved in the cap- ture of the aviators.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
TRI-NATION TENNIS.

New York, Aug. 18.-With the leading lawn tennis players of Amer ica, Australia and Japan entered, the drawing for the 18th annual national singles championship tournament was made here today. The luck of the blind draw distributed the 128 en- trants with fair regularity through out the eight sixteens, and, with an occasional exception, the leading ex- perts should advance several rounds without serious opposition in the matches which begin at Forest Hills, l.. l., August 25. Every section of the United States is represented by its foremost racquet stars; while Canada and England each has one entrant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
Germans MilitariZe Police Contrary to
 Terms of Treaty

Coblenz, Aug. -Militarization of German police, contrary to the terms of the treaty of peace, has al ready begun, according to information reaching American authorities. In the city of Cassel, the police were recent ly completely organized on military lines by the Prussian government, it is said, and are now equipped with |steel helmets and rifles. and follow the routine of a military company ia their barracks. Of the 300 state police in office in Cassel, 100 have elected to be transferred to the new organization. and the remainder have been given places in the civil service.
 The ultimate size of the new mili- tarized police organization has not been announced. Americans studying the demobilization and reorganization of the German army say that the significance of militarizing police in Germany is great. X ,,r3
 American officer have records ot an announcement that. the Prussian state government, quite apart from the national government, was to or ganize "schutzmannschaft." or state police force throughout Prussia which would be virtually military units in garrisons with full infantry equipment, but would be under con- trol of the minister of the interior and used only for the repression of internal disorders. These troops, ac- cording to the plan, were to be quite apart and in excess of the army per- mitted Germany under the terms of the peace treaty.
 A semi-official announcement. however, states that it is appreciated that these troops are not permitted, under the terms of the peace treaty, but the hope is expressed that the allies will be reasonable" and permit their organization.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
Bandits Rob U. 5.
 Firms Truck Train

Washington, Aug. 18.-Mexican bandits operating in the vicinity ot Jiminez, recently attacked a truck train of the Alvarado Mining and Milling company, en route to Parra'. Dispatches to the state department today telling of the attack said that Leslie Webb, an American employee of the company was injured slightly.
 Another dispatch reaching the de- partment said that bandits raided the offices of the Penna-Mexico Co.,, an American corporation last Thurs day and robbed it of 25,0OO pesos.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
BUY CHILEAN MINES.

s+ Santiago, Chile, Aug. 18.-News- papers call attention to the extensive purchases of mining properties by Japanese in Chile. It is said that more than $5,000,000 is invested in copper and iron properties along the Northern railway. Recently Japan ese have taken options on coal acre. age surrounding the naval port of Talcahuano, just north of Conception. The newspapers add the number of Japanese coming here is growing steadily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
AERIAL DERBY ACROSS
 CONTINENT WILL BE
 OPEN TO ALL NATIONS

New York, Aug. 18.-Plans for a transcontinental aerial derby from New York to San Francisco with more than s1OO,OOO in prizes including a first prize of $2O,000, were announced today by Captain Charles J. Glidden, chairman of the aerial touring league com mittee of the Aero club of America.
 No date has been set for the contest which will be interna- tional in character and sanc- tioned by the Aero club of America under the rules of the international federation, gov erning all aerial sporting events.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
New w York Tract1;s
 Strike t1: Is Endte'aa adt'a1 \
 Victory For s(s Ca, !

which ", h, for two days s, iSS.-h Ss
 the the Sut subway and Neis sieya44ssss 4ss n
 in, in Mnanhattan, n., the H1B,a Bra,1I Ifaai
 sna s6nir2t 22fsS2a, S9 was vas, fo1%eIn5y S'en5 ,
 accept a compromiso o' ,s, tne stliJ a conference f, e of f'''its eity 1ftsssi fife clals this afternoon and Sael m men will receive a " wasa aSse''ienea 25 ?; per cent and it isse js s,i lnels the question of whetbapnf pfOvdsi V receive the additional aI'i!sf 9s they manded by them shall 19 bp per eea to ioo arbitration. ,,Iat Resumpt1jSoo' 1S 'a9ri ., midnight tonight. u take as ous routes in a rainstolaeees ylraees Rr cial New York brayed' 'tGl'n' tba Con of tis traction strike vi,s i,t se''Al in it's heart. "'''l resent
 With interborough sub,,,,
 elevated completely tied dI1vSsy' "n aI millions this morning hqt.!ls Sp Ihs
 way into such surface css' rSs''ea
 running or into buses >s.S sas as vans hastily organibed '';u u.. n blance of a transportatior' 'n'e ss., 1 The first disorder attend;5nss i5s strike occurred this morn;ne S,.'s lnterborough power house y,,
 Italians leaving the build;"nl ",l'
 surrounded by 100 strikers ''s 5,
 manded to know if they b,; s working there. Police v;ts la'
 clubs dispersed the crowd r'A
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
AMERICANS MAY BE INVOLVED IN PLANS
 TO GET BIG RANSOM

Fl Paso. Texas, Aug. 18.- A civil officer of high rank here called attention to the fact that an American, re- ported to be Dawkins Kilpat- rick, had been named as the one to receive the ransom money. This, he said indica- ted that Americans were affi- Hated with the Mexican ban- dits who have been operating in the Big Bend and Ojinaga district for years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-08-19
TEXAS GENTLEMEN
 TO PAY RANSOM
 AS CAPITAL DEMANDS
(Continued from page one)

pay the $15,Oo0 ransom, high off cers of the department expressed confidence that payment would be made before the forty weight hour time limit expires. Meanwhile, con- stant vigil will be kept at headquart- CTS.
 Officers here, familiar with the country south of the Big Bend" said today there are numerous box can- yons in which the outlaws could hide for weeks. To search all the canyons, they said, would be an endless task, for cavalry, and that aerial patrols would be of little service.