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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

This ended the locals scoring and there
was only one more frame where they had
any possible chance at scoring and that
came in the sixth round. Biers got safe
hit along the first base line and was ad-
vanced from first to second on wild
pitch and moved up another notch on
Fros' sacrifice. Lob went out on a fly to
Larpertuer and Burn was thrown out,
Scott to Rodgers.
Mr.. c. M. Callister who accompanied
the visitors from St. Paul was called upon
to ofhciate as umpire. This he accepted
and his services were fair and impartial.
He rendered his decisions as he saw
them and not to the whims and fancies of
the players involved. Where no partial
ity is given or shown it always lays the
foundation of game to be decided upon
its merits.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

Summary-Three base hits, Burn. Two
base hits, Larperteur. Sacrifice hits, Ryan,
George, Hick, Eros, San. Stolen bases,
Larperteur, George, liver, Lob. Earned
runs, Visitors, 1; M.S.P., /. First base on
errors, Visitors, 8; M.S.P., 2. Left on
bases, Visitors, S; M.S.P., 6. Double
plays, Ryan, unassisted to Rodgers.
Strike outs by Websky, 10; by San, a..
Passed on balls by Websky, 2. Wild
pitches by Websky, s; by San, 8. Hits
off Websky, S; off San, 4. Batsman hit
by pitcher Websky, Burn. Passed balls
by catcher Bur, 1.
Umpire Mr.. c. M. Callister.
J. r. S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

1t seems strange to read of explosions
in munitions works these days, but just
the same, many were killed and 200 in
jured in such an explosion in Germany
the other day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

Cries of "Shame!" sounded through the
British Parliament when a member told
of refusal to relase an Irish prisoner to
see his dying child.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

The great American slogans have been !:
Remember the Alamo;" "Fifty-Four
Forty or Fight" "On To Richmond :"
Remember the Maine;" and the Ameri-
can cry in the last war-"Let's Col"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01
RELATA REFERO
INTERESTING READING AND INFORMATION
GATHERED FROM MANY SOURCES
By Scissors

By Scissors
Quarantine was first established against
infectious diseases in the tenth century.
In Payta, Peru, the interval between
two showers of rain is about seven years.
Over 100000 acres of land are under
tobacco cultivation throughout the world.
Loading ship is counted more skillful
work among dock workers than unload
ing.
The Amazon is estimated to be nearly
700 feet at point 1000 miles from the
sea.
One of the largest mahogany logs ever
marketed turned out 10000 feet of solid
wood.
1t is just 50 years since the medical
profession was opened to women in
Sweden.
The silk industry of China employs, it
is estimated, from 100000 to 100000
people.
AT the time of its birth the giraffe mea-
sures six feet from its hoofs to the top of
its head.
continents and in almost every country on
the globe.
Fat pork baked in honey was a favorite
confection among the women in the days
of Horace
The United States, Great Britain and
all Europe except Russia could be put in
to Siberia.
In Egypt yellowish-brown, the hue of
the dead leaf, is worn as the emblem of
mourning.
No woman has entered the convent of
St Catherine, on Mt. Sinai, for more than
1,400 years.
Burnt sienna is paint manufactured
from the neutral earth obtained near
Sienna, Italy.
More than 10000 persons year are
killed in automobile accidents in the
United States.
sion for hospital patients who must lie
on their backs.
The gimlet screw, which was the idea
of little girl, brought millions of dollars
to its inventor.
The women of Lapland are the shortest
in the world, averaging four feet nine
inches In height
Gravity has been defined as "the force
which brings down everything in this
world-except prices"
Ships built of steel are said to be able
to carry about 20 per cent more cargo
than those made of iron.
The longhorn cattle of Texas are van
ishing before modren breeds. They were
brought to Mexico by Cortez in 1880.
Delinquent taxes in the sum of $685.
23s are the object of collection drive
being made by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

Cries of "Shame!" sounded through the
British Parliament when member told
of refusal to relase an Irish prisoner to
see his dying child.
1t seems strange to read of explosions
in munitions works these days, but just
the same, many were killed and 200 in
jured in such an explosion in Germany
the other day.
The great American slogans have been:
"Remember the Alamo;" "Fifty-Four
Forty or Fight" "On To Richmond"
Remember the Maine;" and the Ameri-
can cry in the last war-"Let's Col"
can industrial Plattsburg" is a New
Jesey plan which aims at the training of
volunteers to assume the duties of those
lines of public service which are most
likely to be affected by strikes.
The immigration of Mexican workmen
to the United States has become so great
that the Mexican Government has re-
quested the governors of Mexican states
to use their influence to lessen it.
A member of the German Executive
Council has said: "The treaty was too
severe on US Germans in an economic
way, but not severe enough in the military
clauses, for the Germans themselves want
to be rid of miitarists"
The worlds output of lead pencils
amounts to nearly 100000, 100000 year,
half of which are made from American
grown cedar. The United States makes
about 750,0OO,0O0 a year, or more than
eight pencils for each of its inhabitants.
The British minister of transport has
asked permission to raise street railway
fares. He says that many municipal
lines in Britain are burden on the tax
payers, their apparent surplus being due
to their failure to make proper replace
ments of material.
Expressing its approval of Great Bri-
tain taking the mandatory over Palestine,
the Zionist Organization, of America, de-
clared: "We have always been sure that
Great Britain is friend of the Jewish
people and that it will do all in its power
to make the establishment of a Jewish
homeland reality"
Mr.. Booth Harrington, the writer of
"Monsieur Beaucaire," is one of the
wealthiest authors. 1t was stated few
years ago that he had made 100000
out of his writings. When success arrives
the pen is a mighty producer of wealth.
1t is not, however, more lucrative than
cinema acting. Charlie Chaplin's annual
earnings have been estimated at $780,
900, and Mary Pickford's at $1,5O0,000.
A Los Angeles man has invented re-
versible airplane propeller which, it is
said, makes the flying machine great
deal easier to handle and consequently
more practical for everyday use. Air
planes equipped with the new propeller
have been landed and stopped within so
feet, we are told. Moreover, it is de-
clared, the device increases the climbing
speed of the machine 40 per cent and
makes higher altitude flying possible.
What is reported to be the largest gyra-
tory stone crusher ever built has just been
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

LEAGUE CLUB STANDINGS
Corrected June 80, 1920
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

can industrial Plattsburg" is a New
Jesey plan which aims at the training of
volunteers to assume the duties of those
lines of public service which are most
likely to be affected by strikes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

Quarantine was first established against
infectious diseases in the tenth century.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

In Payta, Peru, the interval between
two showers of rain is about seven years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

The immigration of Mexican workmen
to the United States has become so great
that the Mexican Government has re-
quested the governors of Mexican states
to use their influence to lessen it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-07-01

What is reported to be the largest gyra-
tory stone crusher ever built has just been
completed at Allentown, Pa. The machine
is to be used for crushing limestone for
chemical purposes, fux, etc. 1t has two
jaw openings, each 60x190 inches, and an
estimated capacity of $500 tons per hour,
reducing to eight inches. The crusher
complete weighs about 100000 pounds,
is II feet inches high from foundation
to top of hopper, and has a chaft 81 feet
long and 40 inches in diameter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-31
What It Means

All of the figures below have been taken from the duplicates
the arers office Anyone check them and
for themselves
Do know Mr. Taxpayer where the republican Goodrich Nc
Cray) leading you? these figures will show Take
long look and study them thoroughly between and election time
will be advantage. 1t will show what the
doing for Remember this is the of the Goodrich law
which has been endorsed will the republicans
cessfuL
You thought the year figures will
that they have held down small
what will be paid year. Don't forget that.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-31
Remember!

Remember that only the second of the GoodcMc
Cray law AT the the money being spent will
sary every Where will end
Perhaps can help end it.
Remember republican platform MCray
Goodrich and the tax increasing tax law.
The democratic party pledged the repeal of this
REMEMBER ALL OF THIS ON ELECTION DAY
total increase in the be paid 1921 under
publican law of ST 79773747 paid
cratic law. in St. Joseph county alone.
Figures from other thu 18th indicate
IF 45O0O00 including ST. Joseph county alone.
Figures from other tn. 9th
IF $4500OO0 including ST. Joseph county and the approximate
in the of Indiana $5OOO0OOO .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-31

Taxes are what in
terest every voter in
St. Joseph county be-
cause it affects every
property owners
pocket book. Here
are a few facts and
figures thatWill show
you how the taxes
this year and next
will affeCtyour pock-
ct book.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-31
Can You Afford 1t?
You Need Not Afford 1t!

stopped after 1921 by voting the democratic state
and democratic tickets
And for economy and efficiency in county affairs the
county ticket we'll
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
STARVATION
BEING USED
AS Weapon to Bring the
Fiune State of War
To An End
ONE GOVERNMENT
SOLDIER KILLED
-.
But Most of the Broadsides
Have Been Procla-
nations

London, Dec Starvation is eX-
pected soon to bring to an end the
Estate of war" now existing between
the Regency of Qualhero" at Fiume
and the kingdom of Italy.
The 4s-hour time limit given civil
ians to leave the city expired at 6
o'clock last night and it appears the
Italian government troops have set
tied down to wait for hunger to defeat
D'Annunzios plan to combat the en-.
forcement of the treaty of Rapallo. One
government soldier is reported to have
been killed by bomb thrown by one
of the D'Annunzian legionaires, and
shots are said to have been fired at an
Italian destroyer, but thus far the
"war" has not been marked by any
notable hostiities.
A barrage of proclamations has been
hurled into the rival camps by Dan
nunzio and General Caviglia, comman.
err of the government troops forming
the Gordon about Fiume. These pro-
nouncements have kept public interest
centered for the time being at least,
in the strange situation that has de-
veloped on the eastern shore of the
Adriatic D'Annunzio's latest proclama
ton invites the people of Plume to sac
rifce their lives and fortunes in OPP
posing the carrying out Of the Rapallo
pact.
The people, however do not seem
to be very anxious to follow his adj
vice In spite of his orders forbidding
anyone leaving Fiume, several hundred
persons are said to have fled, not wish
ing to share even by their presence, in
responsibility for any act committed by
D'Annunzio or his officers.
The fact that some Russian troops
formerly a part Of General Wrangels
army have been landed in Dalmatia has
caused apprehension in some quarters
that they may be used to GUST Dan
nunzio from Fiume. 1t is asserted, how
ever, there is no intention of using the
Russians for this purpose.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
SOUTH CABOT

Mrs Dennis Lawson was in Hard
wick one day last week.
Mrs c. A. Wing of East Calais
visited Mrs Esther Holmes and Mrs.
S. f. Daley Monday.
Mr.. Lane Of Plainfeld was here
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hill are in
Barre for the Christmas holidays with
their daughter, Mrs. Beck.
Carl Fair was in Hardwick on bust
ness one day last week.
Mrs. Mary Fair visited her mother,
Mrs. Emma Lilley, at the home of Jay
Lilley, Monday.
Inland Holmes was a business visitor
in Hardwick Tuesday.
Gardner Daley Of Brattleboro is
spending few days with his mother,
Mrs Nina Daley, at the home of IL.
III. Holmes.
Wilbur Parker passed away at his
home Tuesday, Dec 81, after a long
illness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24

noon there will be special service, Al
the Methodist church there will be a
cantata ~ the evening.
The program for the school exercises
for the Phillips district Thursday in
| Duxbury was: Song, Christmas
Bells school; recitation "A Christ
mas Welcome" Hayes Merchant; rec
| itation, How We Spent Christmas,
I Irene Merchant; recitation MY
| WISH Ruth Patterson; dialogue
"That Boy; recitation, Signs OF
Christmas, Clifford Abare vietrola Sc
| lection, Christmas Morning.; recita-
ton. present for Dolly" Ruth Mer-
chant, concert recitation, Presents for
Santa" Everett Hills; "A Letter to
! Santa Claus" Henry Lavanaway; dia-
logue, Their Christmas Gifts" vic
trola selection. christmas Chimes
recitation. "Santa's Mistake" Cecil
Phillips recitation, Not a Lettin'
On" Merton Bennett; concert recita
ton. III You're Good, first, second and
third grades recitation. "Annie's and
Willie's PRAYER" Stella Hills; A Hap
py Thought Ralph Lavanaway; dia
ogue "The Best Of IT.: recitation,
"Joe's Search for Santa Claus" Mae
Phillips recitation, what Does John
nv Want" Henry Andrews; song,
Good Night Children" school; dia-
logue. The Plot That Failed
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Morse and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Morse are to be guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Barrows Of
Stowe for Christmas day.
Miss Maxine Marshall of Mattapan,
Mass. is coming home for the holt
DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Perry will have
for their Christmas day guests be-
sides Mr.. and Mrs Bertel r. Perry
and Allan Perry Of Schenectady n. y,
who are at the Perry home, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Perry and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. r. Moody.
Miss Lillian Parks and Miss Eunice
LYMAN also arrive AZ their respective
homes tonight from the University Of
Vermont.
Miss Bernice Graves arrives from
the University Of Vermont Friday eve
ming and win 60 with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ Graves. Miss Ruth
Graves. Miss Doris Graves. Myron
Graves. Miss Mona Graves and Mrs.
Laurestine Graves 10 the home ~ Mr..
and Mrs. William Persons for Christ
mas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II Perry of Barre
will be Christmas day guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Harriet Moody.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Irish, Raymond
Irish. DAYTON Irish, Ethel Irish and
Roger Irish have their Christmas tree
and dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Irish Of Moretown.
Chester Moody. Arthur Gilmore and
Elhridgc Miller. who are attending the
Bay Path institute in Springfield.
Mass. are at their respective homes
for the holiday recess
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
HALIFAX HAD
SERIOUS FIRE
Half a Million Damage
Was Sustained
To-day.
BIG DRYGOODS
HOUSE BURNED
1t Was Two Hours Before
Fire Was Brought I'm
der Control

Halifax, n. s., Dec ga half mil
lion dollar fire occurred to-day in the
business district of Halifax.
The drygoods establishment of Ward
Brothers, Ltd, was destroyed and a
music store and furrier's building near
by were damaged.
The flames apparently started in the
Woods store during the night and were
not discovered until they burst through
the roof at a. m. 1t was two hours
before they could be brought under
control.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24

milk and tea. The decorations at the
hospital are very elaborate, especially
in the dining room, where the Christ
mas dinner is to be served. The pa
tients have entered into the spirit of
the occasion joyously and are taking
as much interest as children. The va
rious wards have different color
scheme for their decorations, although
the Christmas tone runs through the
scheme in each.
Rev. c. c. Merrill, associate secre-
tary of the Congregational church, will
preach at the Congregational church
Sunday and at 4 o'clock in the after
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
FACTORY BOSS HURT.
Hit By Wrench When He Told Men Of
Wage Reduction.

Racine. Wis, Dee. 23.-W. j. Ed
wards, superintendent Of the J. !,
Case pillow works, has been seriously in
iured by being struck over the head
with a wrench during riot of en-
ployes which followed the announce
ment of wage reduction Four 9th
ers were also hurt Two men are un-
der arrest as result of the disturb
ance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
WATERBURY,

The menu for Christmas at the Yer
mont. state hospital with quantities
used is: Oyster stew, 100 gallons
crackers, barrels, % pounds; roast
chicken with dressing, 300 pounds
chicken gravy; chicken pies, $50 pies
900 pounds chicken; boiled and mashed
potatoes; creamed parsnip, five bush
ell; steamed squashf 30 pounds; eel
cry, 400 lunches; mince pies, 1870 pies
oranges, 2-5 bushels; Christmas can
DIV, $50 pounds; bread, 260 loayes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
Some State Departments Pay Ex-
penses.

There arc some departments in the
state government that more than sun
port themselves These include the in
surance depa r nlent. secretary of state
and supervision ~ investment com
pauies IN the banking department. G.
r. CARPENTER. " making his report,
shows the follow ing. that there waS in
the treasurer hands june 20. ials
~ balance for tie last named de-
rartncnt. s6g25.47 There was re-
eeived from annual fees sf637.75. senli-
annual ices. $3.50 per diem for and
expense - cgmml~s Toner. sN-0~4.
making the total SESSION Expenses
II this branch ~ TIRE departnen in-
Guiding saisfv q cammissiouer ard
clerk for the period ending June s0
1920. ss.515SS leaving a balance uith
the treasurer 81 So25sls
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-24
MOB HANGING AT FORT WORTH
White Man Accused of Numbering Pc
liceman Was Lynched

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 23.-Tom
W. Vickery, white man, held on a
charge of murder in connection with
the killing Monday night of Policeman
jeff c. Couch, was taken from the couu-
ty Jail here early to-day by mob and
hanged. Several shots were fred into
his body.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-01-17

custom keeping fully replenlshed
our large stocks Of fine White Goods of
everv kind reduced sales
glance lovely fabrics in Store window, cor
will anyone that indeed
offering patrons velrnade Stylish hefgrade White
this is White Goods
elsewhere day at these low prces
Since the Csc cotton they aremade
the experts cotton will
much higher STILL
Therefore doing patrons real service in
s,1aeing for future needs at these low fig
ures goods which already in and which
will probability much higher and
Winter.
replace wholesale
goods figures selling them at reta We
not we need not,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-01-17
Sales to Take Place

THURSDAY, FEB. 18th, 192O-Public
Sale of Stock and Farming Implements
by Elwood G. Naylor on the -. K.
Williams Home Farm" on the road
leading from Odessa to Armstrong;
Corner.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18th, 192O-Public
sale of stock, farming implements,
etc.. by H. j. Carey, on the "Dilworth
Farm" on the road leading from Bid
dies corner to Port Penn. Racine and
Blackburn, Auctioneers.
TUESDAY, FEB. nth, 192O.-Public
Sale of stock, farming implements,
ETC., by Horatio W. Pharo. ST., on the
"Bleak House Farm" on the road lead
ng from Middletown to Odessa. D. P.
Hutchinson, Auctioneer.
SATURDAY, JAN. 3lst, 192O-Public
Sale of household goods and kitchen
furniture by M. D. Wilson at his resi-
dence on Green Street, Middletown,
Del, at l o'clock, P. NJ, sharp.
MONDAY, FEB. I'd, 1920 Public Sale
of stock, farming implements, etc.. by
J. Spencer Buckson on MRS. Kate
Primrose's Farm" 8 miles south of
Blackbird. D. P. Hutchison, Auc.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-01-17
Statement

STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP. MAN
ACEMENT, CIRCULATION. ETC. REQUIR-
ED BY ACT OF AUGUST "a, 1915.
of the MiddIetown Transcript published
weekly at Middletown. Del. for Octo-
Der list, 1919.
Publisher, Middletown Transcript Co.,
Inc, Middletown, Del.
Editor, Thomas S. Fouracre, Middle
town, Del.
Managing Editor, Thomas S. Fouracre.
Middletown, Del.
Business Manager, Thomas S. Four
acre, Mlddletown, Del.
STOCKHOLDERS
J. C. Aston, Middletown, Del.
j. C. Jolls,
J. z. Crosslan1.
G.. E Cullen,
Known Bondholders, Mortgages,
None.
Sworn and subscribed before me thl
10th day of January 1919.
DANIEL w. STEVENS, Notary Pub
lie.
My Commission Expires December
LIST, 1920.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-01-17
WARWICK

We are glad to report Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Johns able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Wilson, of Cecil
ton. speft Monday with her brother,
R. B. Merritt, Sr.
Mr.. Curtis Vineyard, of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. Verena Vineyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Wilson, of near
Middletown, spent Friday with his Sis
ter, Mrs. R. B. Merritt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uric CHM and Mrs.
Mary Lofland were entertained on Mon
day by Mrs. y. Vinyard.
Mrs. P. J. George and two children
have been confined to their bed with
the measles for several days.
Sunday school, Sunday $50 A. M,
Christian Endeavor, P. NJ; Preaching
7.3OP. M. Everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Vineyard return.
ed home on Monday after spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. Maxey
Bland who has been quite i'll.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
King gave them serenade and shower
on Thursday evening. About 80 persons
attended. After having their fun, they
were invited to the dining room where
they were given refreshments consist.
ing of ice cream and cake.