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Read the Middletown Opera
House program for the coming
week on another page Of this paper.
The Best of Reasons.

The cartOonist who. the other day,
pictured wonder What Prince
Thinks About?" probably wasn't far
wrong when he showed his subject
rather bored with what he had to 20
through. Apropos, the story is told of
young prince Of the Orient making
many friends on the steamer which
bore him to England. so that at the
conclusion of the voyage these friends
arranged dinner in his honor in Lon
don. 1t was smart affair and a fash
ionable company, but the prince did
rot put in an appearance.
The following morning the chairman
OF the committee asked him why he
hadn't shown up. II wasn't hungry"
the prince answered simply and calm
V.-BOston Transcr1rE
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Call and see the exclusive Easter
Hats at the Bon Ton Hat Shop.
They are distinctive and different.
MISSES DUKES & NELSON.
Car Side-swiped

While driving from Summit Bridge to
AIiddletown. last Sunday afternoon the
Rev. Ivanhoe Willis, pastor of st.
Georges NJ. E. Church and four other
occupants of Ford car were over
turned at Mt Pleasant, when another
car ''side-swiped" their auto throwing
all of the occupants out but fortunately
none of them were injured.
The Rev. Willis and the other occu-
pants of the car were brought to Mid
uletown and after receiving medical
aid proceeded on their way to st.
Georges.
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STATE AND PENINSULA

! New Castle streels will be repaired
as soon as the $25, 200 bond issue is au
; thorized.
A bill has been introduced in the
Maryland legislature to increase the
marriage license fee in that State from
81 to 50.
The season for hunting muskrats in
Kent county, which will close on April
l. has been the most profitable in the
history of the business.
The Wilmington city tax collectors
have taken in more than 81, 500, 900 in
the eight months in which they have
been in office, already exceeding the
total for last year.
The Legislature will be asked to
amend the charter of Seaford to make
it necessary for all citizens to pay their
t'xes 80 days previous to the town elec-
ton to entitle them to vote.
Levy Court Tuesday announced that
the original estimate of S25, 900 for re.
building the Baltimore & Ohio bridge
over the Brandywine in Wilmington
will have to be increased to SCI, 200.
The steamer Frederick of the Phila-
delphia- Frederick passenger and freight
line has been taken to Wilmington for
overhauing and painting before the be-
ginning of the season which generally
commences on April l.
Five crates of live quail were received
last Friday by Joshua Clayton, secre-
tary of the Cecil County, Md, Game
Protective Association, for restocking.
The birds 24O in number. will be lib
Grated in various sections of the county.
They were sent to Mr.. Clayton by the
State Game Warden.
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Keeps Windows Free From Frost.


In these days. when Jack Frost is
busy drawing pictures on the windows,
many beautiful works appear over
night. but when he completely covers
the glass, he is not so welcome. The
Russians have very effective way of
preventing the obscuring Of the win
dows by frost. In Russia the walls Of
the buildings are very thick, and
double windows are fitted to the
houses. set about 13 inches apart. The
window sill between the outer and in
ner windows is decorated with bright
green moss, and hidden there is a dish
filled with calcium chloride, which alb
serbs all the moisture and thus effec-
tually prevents the formation of Ice
during the long, cold winter.
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Freight Rates To Jump

Railroad freight rates will be in
creased from 20 to Is per cent. Septem-
ber l, When the finsncia! provisions, of
the new railroad law becomes effective.
Practically all estimates made by rail-
way men and government authorities
on the effect of the fixed return pro-
visions of the new law run between
these figures. This means a general
freight rate increaee that will aggre-
gate about $20O.0OO,U 600 year in addi-
tional revenue for the railroads.
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Met With Accident

A. V. Guessford, farmer living near
Blackbird, had narrow escape from
injury late on Saturday night. While
he was driving to his home his horse
caught its foot in hole between the
planking of bridge and MIR. Guessford
was thrown out of his carriage falling
on his face. He was bruised about the
face and head and had considerable
difficulty in extricating the horse.
which was spirited.
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OBITUARY
LAWRENCE w. METZ

Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Metz, of
Chesapeake City, Md, mourn the loss
of their young son, Lawrence w., who
died on March Is, of grip and whoop-
ing cough, aged three years and four
months.
His funeral was held on Wednesday.
March II, with interment in Bethel
Cemetery.
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Just received new shipment Of
Children's Trimmed Hats. $1.98
to $500. Worth double that.
FOCEL'S
Cuessford- d-Foord Wedding

John T. Guessford and Miss Pearl
Foord, both of near Townsend, were
married by the Rev. Van P. Northrup,
at Bethesda M. E. Parsonage, last
Friday evening, at seven O'Clock.
The couple will reside with the bride g
parents near Townsend.
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ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
Note on Palm Sunday and Holy
Week
CRUClFlXION ON GOOD FRIDAY

| EPISCOPAL
Sunday, March 18th, 1920. 9Th Sunda,
in LENT. palm Sunday.
Services: 1890. Morning Prayer ant
Sermon.
11.45, Sunday School session.
73O. Evening Prayer and address.
Service on Wednesday evening, even.
ing prayer and sermon, by the Rev. R.
W. Trapnell. Rector of St. Andrews
Church. Wilmington, Del.
| SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK
Tuesday, 1890. Ante Communion.
with reading of Gospel.
| Wednesday, 1920, Ante Communion,
with reading of Gospel.
7.3o. Evening prayer and sermon, by
the Rev. Richard W. Trapnell, Rector
OF st. Andrews Church, Wilmington,
Del.
Maunday-Thursday, 1890, Holy Com
munion.
Good Friday, 10 30. Morning prayer
and sermon. IL M.-3 P. NJ, three hour
devotional service, with addresses on
the Seven Last Words of our Saviour.
The Easter services will be given in
these notes next week.
NOTE ON PALM SUNDAY AND HOLY WEEK
''On the next day much people that
were come to the feast, when they
heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusa-
lem, took branches of palm-trees. and
went forth to meet Him, and cried,
Hosanna." St. John XII:12, 13.
Palm Sunday is the beginning of the
Holy Week. in which our Saviour suf-
tered. Its name commentaries His
entry into Jerusalem, wnen the multi
tudes carried palm branches, emblems
of victory, in their hands, and the air
was filled with shouts in his honor from
the same voices that were soon to cry:
Away with Him i! cruelty Him They
entered the holy citv in triumph, AMI
the children who marched in the pro-
cession chanted Hosanna to His praise
when they reached the temple. The
whole week is one of great solemnity,
and the church calls her children to-
gether day by day to hear the story of
His Passion; that with more awe, rev.
erence, and humiliation we may ap-
proach the final day when His great
sorrow was crowned, and His great
sacrifice completed.
Wednesday before Easter we remem-
Der how Judas betrayed His Master. as
on Friday we think of the Crucifixion.
The memory of the traitor, selling His
Lord, wakes our sorrow, and warns us
to watch our own souls in temptation.
Thursday before Easter is called the
day of the Command, (''Tbis do in re-
of Me-" St. Luke XXII:19)
because on this day our Saviour insti-
tuted the Lords Supper. Let US never
turn away with cold hearts from this q,
precious feast, but come to it even with
fresh love and thanfulness that we are
allowed to do this in remembrance of
Him who did EVERYTHING for us.
Good Friday is the day of the Cruel
ixion. "And when they were come to
he place called Calvary, there they
'rucified Him." St. Luke XXIII:33.
This day is we'll called GOOD, since all
'ur peace in this world, and all our hope
or another, rest upon the work that
vas this day consumated. 1t is also
lightly made the most solemn fast day
# the year, since it was our disobedi-
nee that rendered the atonernent
ecessary, our sin for which the Son
iod suffered at this time the long, lin
,ering passion of the Cross.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
IN THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

i Spring, according to the almanacs.
began on Sunday, March 81.
! The monthly meeting of the Parent.
Teacher Association was held in the
school building, Friday afternoon.
March 26th.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Queen Esther Circle was held at the
home of Miss Sarah Hates, last Fri
day. evening.
Thieves broke into Kelth's Garage.
Smyrna, Wednesday night and got off
with an Overland car, some tires and
other equipment.
Seven hundred herring were caught
at Easton last week and it is thought
they will soon be running in Cecil
county, Md, rivers.
The dance given on March II, in the
Y. M. C. A. building, at Fort dupont,
for the benefit of the Delaware CITY
Free Library netted $77.
The Susquehanna was frozen near its
mouth from Tuesday. Decem )er 9,
until Friday, March IL, in all 95 davs.
the record period for continuous stoppage
of navigation.
Fruit growers of Blackbird Hundred
are reported to have found that the
trees stood the long winter we'll and
barring later frosts look for a good
yield this year.
The Aurora Borealis or Northern
lights which attracted so much atten-
ton Monday night, were. plainly visible
here and viewed by number in town.
The display continued long after mid
night.
Chesapeake City residents are begin
ming to fear the enlargement of the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal will
not be of any benefit to them, as prob
ably none of the passing steamers will
stop at that town.
Former State Senator Harvey
Hoffecker, of White Clay Creek hum
dred, has announced his candidacy for |
the Republican nomination for Pro-
thonotary OF New Castle. He is maxi
ing an active canvass
The ladies Of the M. P. Church, of
Sassafras, Md, will hold an entertain
ment in the Jr. o. U. A. M. tall on
Thursday, April 1st, at 8 o'clock. Ice
cream and cake for sale. Admission.
adults, 3Oc; children, 15c.
Pleasant Summit w. c. T. u. will
hold the next meeting at Mrs. Regin
Hopkins on Thursday afternoon, April
1st. A full attendance is desired as
the first of a series of entertainments
will be given on that afternoon,
So far this week we have had de-
ligh,ful spring days. with the opening
OF spling there IS much activity in
farming and IN the various business in
terests of our town. Roads and drying
up and the long winter spell is passing
into history.
Eggs are plentiful in this section and
are selling at the local stores at from
to forty cents dozen.
Poultry raisers are complaining of the
price for eggs when compared with the
price of feed and some of them are ex- 1
pected to raise fewer chickens this
year.
Trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad
will be operated on regular schedule ,
regardless of the daylight saving ordl- ,
nances passed by the various cit es.
to this effect was made ,
Saturday from the company's main !
offices in Philadelphia and as a result
the ordinances recently passed by Phil 9
adelphia City Council and Wilmington
City Council will in all probability be
roroolo1
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TOMATO PACKERS
Say Situation Confronting Them
This Year is Grave
HARD TO ESTIMATE DEMAND

Tomato packers of Maryland. New
Jersey and Delaware have recently
made representations to the War De-
partment concerning the grave situation
confronting them. 1t is claimed by the
packers that the past season proved un
profitable to them because of the de.
moralization of the market due to the
vast supplies Of canned goods, particu-
larly tomatoes, thrown upon the market
by the War Department as ''surplus'
after the armistice was declared, and,
in some sections, particularly on the
Eastern Shore and in Delaware, the
Gamers have refused to make contracts
for acreage with the farmers for the
coming season because they have been
unable to form an estimate of the de-
mand for the next pack.
On the other hand, the farmers have
stood out for prices which the packers
regard as impossible. The result has
been situation so unsettled that the
outlook for the next season is disquiet-
ing both to the packer and to the
farmer.
This situation promises to be greatly
relieved so far. at least, as the packer
is affected, by statement which has
just been completed by both the War
and the Navy Departments, showing
the amount of canned tomatoes on hand
by both departments and how much of
1t will be thrown on the market in COM
petition with the packers goods.
According to this tabulation the War
Department has an amount equal to
only about 2O0,0O cans of No. 3 size,
an amount which the packers may re-
gard as almost negligible.
The amount Of canned tomatoes held
by the Navy which might possibly come
upon the market, is equal to about 4O,-
600 cans No. size so that the total
amount of government cans of tomatoes
will not exceed 24O, 900 cases No. 8 size.
This amount is so insignificant as
compared with the annual consumption
of canned tomatoes that the packers
will feel justified in making immediate
preparation for full seasons pack if
they can come to an understanding on
price with the growers.
The complete statement of the de-
partments or the amount of goods
which may be sold to the public is as
follows:
War Department-On surplus con-
sistence list No. 6, 100000 cans of to-
matoes No. 2,lOO,OOO cans of No. and |
$4,000 cans of No. 10 stored in Phila-
deiphia.
On surplus subsistence list No. Z, g.
800, 600 cans Of tomatoes No. stored
at Baltimore: 12O, 600 cans of tomatoes
No. 10 stored at Boston; 80, 900 cans of |
tomatoes No. 10, stored at Charleston,
S. e.
Equals 200, 900 No. 3 cases.
On surplus subsistence list No. 8 Ito |
be issued), about 1900, 900 cans of to-
matoes No. 2 stored at Atlanta, Ga.
The Navy had on March !, 1920, 7OO,-
600 pounds of tomatoes in New York;
80. 600 pounds of tomatoes in California;
so. 200 pounds of tomatoes in Washing
ton and 10000 pounds of tomatoes in
Norfolk.
All of the above tomatoes reduced to
the commercial No. 3 cans equals 24O.-
QUO cases.
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Invitations Issued

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred $. Robinson have
issued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Nora Lavinia to MIR.
Isaac Green Cleaver, Saturday after
noon, April Sd, at their home near Mt.
Pleasant, Del.
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New Professors At COLLEGE

L. R. Detjen has been appointed pro-
fessor of Horticulture in Delaware
College and G. L. Schuster has been
appointed agronomist in the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station and professor
of Agronomy in Delaware College.
Professor Detjen is graduate of the
University Of Wisconsin, class of 1909,
and since that time has been connected
with the North Carolina State College
in Horticulture. Professor Schuster is
q graduate of Ohio State University,
class Of 1915, receiving his Masters de-
gree there two years later. His chief
work has been at the University of
West Virginia in Agronomy. Pro-
fessor Schuster succeeds Professor A.
E. Grantham, resigned, and Professor
Detjen takes over the work of DR..
Partride and, in addition relieves Dean
McCue of some Of the teaching in Hor-
ticulture. 1t is expected that both of
these men will begin their work on
April l.
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Do not miss seeing Checkers"
with an all-star cast, next Thurs
day evening, April l.t, at the
Opera House.
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Fine selection Easter Hats
latest models prettily trimmed in
flowers, ribbons and pins at
FOCEL'S.
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We pay the HIGHEST CASH PRICE
for WHEAT and CORN on order, loaded
on rail and water at ANY POINT.
Phone 5 and Al.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
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Checkers" the greatest racing
story in the world will be the
attraction at the Opera House next
Thursday evening.
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Call and see the exclusive Easter
Hats at the Bon-Ton Hat Shop.
They are distinctive and different.
MISSES DUKES & NELSON.
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The Transcript 81. 90 per year
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Dr.. Louis LeviDson, veterinarian.
Graduate Of University Of Penn
sylvania. Middletown, Del. Bell
Phone l19. North Broad Street.
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FOR SALE-1OOO Chestnut fence
posts.
r MRS. L. L. WILLIAMS, 4,
@ Middletown, Del.
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to arrive early in September and the
Legion desires to have the machinery
80 organized by that time that the great
number OF requests which will be made
for military funerals may be complied
with.
The women's auxiliary of the James
JI Barry Post met Tuesday evening
"A card party and dance for the me-
mortal fund will be given at the home
CT Mrs; Borbidge, SOLO Cedar avenue,
June 10.
Delegates from this city to the Al
lentown state cantonment may make
the trip. on special train. An offer
to provide such special facilities has
been made and will receive considera-
ton.
Comrade Edward A. Taunt, OF Post
No. 153. has announced that this post
has organized Uniformed baseball team
which has played game every Sat
urday since the season <opened and has
not lost one. This team is open for
games with other posts.
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1877 YEARS AGO
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

BUT THE BREADTH OF HIS MENTAL POWERS,
AND THE PRACTICAL BENT OF HIS GENIUS
MADE HIM THE GREATEST OF ALL AMERICANS
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|IFGION TOPROV|DE
''N|LIIARYBUR|ALS
s,.oiaI Committee Named to
Aid Families When Soldiers
T.. Bodies Return =
Expect FIRST IN AUTUMN

,.l,,obia American Legion posts
Phi'ao'p assist families of soldier
will "' u rrovidins military funerals.
dead ID p,a, committce was appointed
= 'p y, n. county chairman to plan
,S"'s .s ,sis upon the return Of soldier dSad dSaa
i'r i'r., ,"tS france under direction of the war
Department. ,,.oo headed by Joseph
Brsen; e,,i;n o. u Post No. 20. and Michael
W MeI;nr Mr;nr Falls Of Schuylkill Post.
Titfpatri..,S;ttcc will communicate with
The in WsP SG"D Department in order to , OBJ o b, !,
ihs m, "S suV iufcTmatich which it mgy have y; Y
as 10 70 'vs vsrious ccntcrs Of population.
10 ',t tnG l. 'S 'Sspected the bodies will begin
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Candy Department

NBSERVE it. size; note the va
~ riety. Impressive. But it is not
magnitude nor assortment that
we wish 10 accent. Our pride centres
in the quality Of the Candies their
freshness and purity; their deliciousness
and wholesomeness. A Candy mart. a
Candy house-a vcritable emporium
and bonanza OF your favonte brands.
The best Candy that can be made.
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Some Of Our Many Departments
Soda Fountain

physically it is the creation Of
l. sanitarian and a scientist. As
clean as the cleaning folds Of new
white satin. A wealth Of syrups, fruits.
ices and ice-creams. Flavorous deli
cately flatterins the thirsty palate. Every
attendant an expert. eager to tempt your
individual taste with luscious, necsarious
draush,s. The most opulent Of all
Fountains. Designed especially Tor US.
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WYE" have come to Philadelphia
w with capital to establish
this business, but its growth
depends upon our capacity to exercise
many Of ,he ideal qualities that con,ri.
buted to Poor Richards fame.
Since his time. Philadelphia has emerged
from provincialism to meuopolitani.m.
In no branch Of activity is this more
clearly shown than in her retail stores.
NAIldMHL Drug Stores were created
the logic Of economies. That they
should come to Philadelphia was in
evitable. You demanded it-that you
may buy dependable merchandise at
faire.t Of fair prices. and secure better
service. OF all commercial enterprises.
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Doctor .Tope Goes to CHICAGO

The Rev. DIR. Homer W. Tope, state
superintendent of the Anti. Saloon
League of Pennsylvania. will leave this
city for Chicago today, where he will
confer with other Anti Saloon League
leaders, who hope to have a dry en-
forcembent plank written into the plat
forms Of both leading political parties.
Doctor Tope, who will make several
addresses in Chicago churches, win be
accompanied by the Rev. Harry NJ.
Chalfant, editor Of the American Issue
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Toilet Goods
A MARVEL-SPREAD Of world

A MARVEL-SPREAD Of world
"A known preparations. Every make
that has won the verdict Of the
most critical Judges, Beauty, fragrance.
utility. economy. Famous brands from
France and our own country.
There isn't dainty petal missing from
our perfec, aower Of Toilet Goods de-
patment. The FIRST sight Of it will
arouse your buying interest.
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-, Mems Department

THIS is a special feature. designed
l. to facilitate shopping for men
who are both tired and rushed.
A mine Of necessities and luxuries for
men who appreciate prompt and cour,e-
ous service.
Cigars, for example: We have no favor.
ite, but we have all your favorites
brands selected by us because wanted by
you. This should be your store for Cigars.
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five or ten years will be worth no less than
The bulk of our offerings is being sold direct all
comers. Some shrewd dealer will be sold what little is
left and he will resell it readily at higher prices
We are saving our customers millions Of dollars plus
fit by this sale-whether you need the equipment
or next Fall. Be prepared.
Here is partial list of what is left
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HRUG Store should be ethieally
- beyond reproach - should dis
charge its Obligations to the pub
lie with scrupulous fidelity to justice and
conscience. This is why we wish you
to know our standards and to measure
our performance by them.
"You must be satiyfed". That's our
slogan and our pledge. |, Is the spint
Of modern retailing.
Our Stores are stores-dnd something
more. They are centres Of real service.
where, at all times. you will find COM
plete lines Of merchandise. displayed
and dispensed in an atmosphere
full Of friendliness, courtesy
and eheerfulnes. Be our guests.
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These bargains are going because they ARE bargains
Our policy from the start give better value than
could be found elsewhere in American industry That's
why Du Pont equipment has sold FAST selling faster
now than and will all be sold off mighty soon.
This is 60 record. This due notice to all buyers
Analyzing our inventory last January we determined
upon continuing policy of Low Price Quick Sale
that hat is not only Bargain today and tomorrow but in
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Patent Medicines, Health and
Comfort Helps and Prescriptions

THE variety Of Medicinal Sundries
l. is infinite, almost. but we gauge
your consuming power so thor.
oushly that there is no chance for sur
pluses-unsold balances to accumulate
and deteriorate. The stock is youthful
and will be kept fresh as gloss.
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PRESCRIPTIONS compounded by
L experienced phamause. This
work absorbs and monopolize.
them to the exclusion Of everything else.
Every precaution taken to insure and SC.
cure accuracy and promptness. Physic'
ian's instructions faithfully followed.