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Middletown transcript., 1921-03-12
ODESSA

Mrs. O. C. Stevens is spending some
time at Beaufort, S. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Butler were
recent visitors to Wilmington.
Mrs. J. A. Finley and sons, of Devon,
Pa, are guests of Mrs. L. V. Aspril.
Miss Louise Kielkopf has returned to
Philadelphia after spending sometime
here.
Miss Georgia Enos, of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Lou
Enos.
Mr.. John Kielkopf, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting his brother, Mr.. George
Kielkopf.,
Miss A. T. Vandegrift is spending
this week with relatives at German
town, Pa.
Mrs. William Craig and daughter,
Mary, were visitors to Wilmington one
day last week.
Miss Alice Tilghman, of Salisbury,
Md, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. =.
H. Derrickson.
Mrs. R. B. Stephenson, of Haddon
Heights, n. Y, is the guest OF her SIS
ter, Mrs. Willard Spicer.
An electric light plant, called the
Delco system, has been installed In the
home of Mr.. H. Pleasanton.
Miss Gertrude Wallace, of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with her parents
Mr.. Thomas Wallace and wife.
A square piano has been purchased by
the Home and School Association for
the public school and has been placed in
the principals room.
A box social will be held at the school
house on Friday evening, March 18th,
at 7.3O, given by the school. All the
friends are invited to be present.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at7P. M. Leader, Mrs. George Held
myer. Come out to this service friends
for the lessons are very interesting.
Those on the sick list are: Mr.. J. K.
Orrell, Mrs. Lemuel Walker, Mrs.
Arthur Tippitt, Mrs. F. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Packard and Mr.. Frank
Webb.
A shower was rendered Mr.. and Mrs
Leo Hickey near town, on Saturday
evening by their many friends. The
young couple received great many
useful presents.
The 4th Quarterly Conference was
held last Wednesday evening at st.
Paul's M. E. Church. Rev. w. A.
Wise, District Superintendent, was
present, also Mr.. Harry Woodkeeper,
Mr.. Harry David and son Elmer and
Mr.. Edward Latta, of Friendship
Church, below Townsend.
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ENGAGED IN SPLENDID WORK
New York School Devoted to the Task
of Making crippIes and Unfortu-
mates SeIf-Supporting.

From his association with the late
Rev, II. Boswell Bates, founder of the
Neighborhood house, George A. Mer-
rift learned how little was being done
to make cripples self-supporting and
how common, almost universal, was
the belief that owing to VARIOUS afflic-
tions these unhappy ones must always
be burden on others. This was not
his belief, and so strong did he hold
an opposite conviction that, with the
aid of few charitable persons whom
he inspired with it, he founded the
Path school at 60 West TYenty-Fifth
street. New York, in order to teach
cripDIes commercial and railroad teleg-
rnphy and thus give to them that
greatest boon, a means of livelihood.
This school is still young, but it has
already proved itself many times over
It trains legless, armless, and de-
formed persons, but especially the
young who are thus afflicted. either in
the course laid out by the school or in
some other line most suitable to indi-
vidual cases. 1t is free to all, non-sec-
tartan, and it has already in its short
life lifted nearly SO poor creatures
from a state of dependence, or even
penury, to positions where by honest
labor they earn from S12 to S1S per
week and have the joy that comes
from self-support.
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TOWNSEND

Rev. G. P. Jones is conducting re-
yival services in the M. E. Church. ;
Mrs. j. D. Niles and Miss Ethelwyn
Maloney spent Monday in Wilmington.
Little Francis Reed spent the week.
end with her father, James Reed, in
Dover.
Archibald Finley, Of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with his mother.
Mrs. Emma Finley.
Ira Moore and wife, of Elkton, Md. !,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Hart, recently.
Miss Corinne Outten and friend, of
Wilmington, visited her sister. Mrs:
William P. Wilson, on Sunday.
Ephraim VanDyke, of Westminster,
Md, and Mrs. Anna Bacon, OF Phila-
delphia, are visiting George w. Van
Dyke and family.
Jacob G. VanDyke, Of Atlantic City,
N. j., spent Wednesday and Thursday
at the home of his parents, George w.
VanDyke and wife.
Mrs. James Collins, of Middletown;
Mrs. Lou Whitehouse, Mrs. Clendaniel,
Mrs. Ida Schofield, Mrs. Eta Moffitt,
of Wilmington, and Jacob c. Crowding,
of Still Pond, Md, spent Wednesday
with relatives here and attended the
funeral of Mrs. S. E. Watts.
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WARWICK

Mrs. Charles Stearns, Sr., is confined
to her room with the grippe.
Mr.. Mark E. Manlove was Wilmingf
ton visitor several days this week.
Master Hanson Cochran spent several
days of last week with relatives at
Galena.
Mrs. Elmer Ernest and son, of sassa-
fras, spent Sunday with Mr.. John R.
Price and wife.
We are glad to report that Miss
Bessie Gunkel, who has been quite i'll,
is now convalescing.
Mrs. Clarence w. Pierce and daugh-
ter, Lillian, are spending this week with
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Spencer Goldsborough and family
of near Colts, visited Mr.. William Mer-
ritt and wife over the weekend.
Mrs. Frank Bernard and son, of
Kennett Square, are visiting her par
ents. Mr. R. B. Merritt and wife.
Sunday School. Sunday morning at
$50; preaching, 1890; Christian En-
deavor, P. M. Everybody welcome.
Mr.. Howard Padley and wife, of near
Middletown, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. John Garner, Sr., and
wife.
Mr.. Frank Andrews and wife and
Mr.. Alday Bishop, of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with Mrs. Cora Bis
hop and family.
Misses Alice E. Miller, County School
Supervisor and Viola C. Hahn, County
Health Nurse, were visitors at the
school Monday.
Mr.. William Vinyard and wife have
been spending several days with their
son, Mr.. Jesse Vinyard and family at
Carney's Point.
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Where Kansas Woman Drew the Line.
"Incompatibility of religious temper.
ament" was one of the reasons given
for q divorce. The wife testified she
didn't mind SO much her husband be.
ing Holy Roller. What she balked
at was his coming in at three o'clock
in the morning and saying he had
been studying the Book Of Revelation
with friend.-Topeka State Journal
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She States it Mildly

While suffering with a severe attack
of the grip and threatened with pneu-
monia, Mrs. Annie H. Cooley, of Mid
dlefield. Conn.,, began using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and was very
much benefited by it's use. The pains
in the chest soon disappeared, the
cough became loose. expectoration easy
and in short time she was as well az
ever. Mrs. Cooley says she cannot
speak too highly in praise of this
remedy.
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Advertisement For Proposals to
Construct a Bridge Over Appe- !,
quinimink River in New
Castle County

Sealed proposals will be received by
the State Highway Department, at it's
office, Dover, Delaware, until 2 o'clock,
P. M, March %, 1921, and at that place
and time publicly opened, for the con-
struction of bridge over Appouuini-
mink River. in New Castle County.
Delaware, involving the following ap-
proximate quantities:
CONTRACT NO. 28-A
$50 Gu. yds. Excavation, wet and dry.
"a" '''
Is, 600 lbs. Steel Reinforcement
100 lin. #. Timber Test Piling
4,5OO #. B. NJ. Sheet Piling (left in
place.
1000 it. Reinforced Concrete Piling
Performance of this contract shall
comm ence within ten (1U days after
the execution of the contract and be
completed on or before November 1st,
1921. Monthly payments will be made
for 9O% OF the construction completed
each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by surety bond, certified check, or
money to the amount of at least 1O% of
the total amount of the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked: Proposal for the
construction of State Highway under
Contract No. .2S-A."
The contract will be awarded or re-
jected within twenty (2O) days from the
date of opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject. any or
all bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index
plans and specifications may be obtain
ed upon deposit of $1,000, which amount
will be refunded upon return of plans
and specification in good condition, at
the office of
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
DOVER, DELAWARE
Chas. M. Upham, Chief Engineer.
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Police Officer Wanted

Wanted Police Officer at once, for
the Town of Mlddletown, Delaware.
Good Salary for the right man. Apply
to
WILLIAM N. DONOVAN, Sec.
Town Commissioners.
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Dr.. Louis Levinson, veterinarian
Graduate Of University Of Penn
sylvania. ,Middletown, Del Bell
Phone ll9. North Broad Street.
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An Ideal Remedy For Constipation

1t would be hard to find a better
remedy for constipation than Chamber
lain's Tablets. For the best effect they
should be taken Immediately after sup
per. They are easy to take and mild
and gentle in effect.
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For Sale!

Oak Cord Wood. White Oak Posts.
On stone road one-half mile west of
town.
R. B. MERRITT, JR.,
Warwick, Md.
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Wanted!.

One room, centrally located, suitable
for dispensary purposes, to be used two
afternoons per month. For further in
formation, see
DR. R. R. SPAHR,
Middletown, Del.
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FOR SALE-Bradley strain pure-bred
Barred Rock cockerels.
H. L. PECKARD, Odessa, Del.
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Tractor Oil!

Before buying your Tractor Oil, call
and get our prices. We have sold
number of farmers and they are now
among our pleased customers.
HELDMYER'S GARAGE
Middletown, Delaware
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Ready-to.wear spring millinery
for Ladies, Misses and Children:
M. R. &K. A. DROLL.
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LOAN NOTICE!

The State Annual Meeting Of the
Mutual Loan Association, of Middle
town, Delaware, will be held at the
Office of D. w. Stevens,
On Tuesday, March 18th, 1921
at o'clock, P. M.
At which time a President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer will
be elected to serve one year and three
(3) Directors to serve three years.
A limited number of shares of stock
will be sold at this meeting.
D. w. STEVENS,
Secretary.
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PYRAMID PRESS: PUBLISHERS
1416 Broadway,
New York City
Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith is
$500 Tin full payment for which
kindly send me your shorthand
course in ten easy lessons by
mail. It is understood that at
the end of five days, l am not
fully satisfied my money will be
gladly refunded.
Name ....................,..
STREET,. -.....,.,,r.....,,.,,,r,,,,,,
City and State
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ROOFING CONTRACTORS
A SHORTER
SHORTHAND SYSTEM
in TEN EASY LESSONS

This course is not only being applied by
stenographers all over the country, but
students and professional men have
found it to be Of great advantage in at
tending lectures, taking personal notes,
ETC.
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THIS COURSE

Is short and inexpensive. One hour of
study each day for period of ten days
is all that is required to become On ex-
pert in taking notes in shorthand, and
furthermore, it is given with money
back guarantee if not fully satisfied.
SEND THIS CLIPPING TODAY
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
MASSINC OF EXPLOSIVES
| STRIKES FEAR IN FRENCH
Offers Temptation to Reds
Bent on Destruction.

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright 1921. BY THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Feb. 81. !
The 1000 inhabitants of the village
Of Beaussais go to bed every night
trembling for fear their homes might
be blown away In repetition of disaster
there three years ago when hundreds
were killed and wounded by the explo-
sion of the Governments reserve stocks
OF high explosives
According to Deputy Victor Jean. who
has been interpellatihg the Minister Of
War this week. the War Department has
concentrated more than 5000 tons Of
cheddite, taulite and meIinite. all high
explosives, thousands of barrels being
In the open air less than quarter OF a
mile from the village. The quantities
OF explosives and the danger are increas-
ing daily at the rate of forty-five train
loads, he said.
with labor disorders, due to increased
idleness increasing In all parts OF the
country. and the Communists advocating
the destruction Of war material, IL is
feared that an extremist some night
might cause catastrophe unless the
reserve explosives are distributed In
small quantities throughout France. in
stead Of being massed unguarded along
the railroad lines.
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
FRENCH WANT PEACE,
BUT WILL NOT YIELD
Tempe SGys Germany Must
Make Direct Proposal.

PARIS Feb. Elm an editorial to-
day vn the subject of the London con-
ference with the Germans, which begins
en- Tuesday. the Temps declares that
France. while fearless over the possible
consequences Of rupture. sincerely de-
sires that an agreement be reached witt
the Germans.
Germany has the floor" says the
editorial what the Allies are inter
ested in 10 not a negative irnpassioneL
non-poAsurnus.' from Germany. but the
positive countcr-proposals which Foreign
Minister Simons may bring. As Ger
many's turn to speak arrives France
does not fear rupture. but sincerely de-
sires an agreement. She Is resolved not
to consent to any further debate and TO
insist that she be paid, whatever may
happen. Sho wishes that the German
debtor will make 1t Unnecessary to use
force. and that a way may be found
(which is perfectly possible) by which
Germany may prosper In settling up, be-
cause she cannot prosper otherwise. .
Immediately opposite this editorial,
the Temps prints its comment on the
army budget voted by the French
Chamber Of Deputies yesterday. In
which the newspaper says:
"Oermany's attitude forces France. for
some time at least, to be ready, for any
cventuality. which must be met fear
iessfy. We must have an army strong
enough to cause the rights OF France. as
outlined by tire Treaty Of Versailles, TO
be respected and enforced. Germany.
when she signed the treaty. admitted de-
feat, but to-day she 10 Attempting 6iia-
tory tactics. We must have an army
strong enough to make Germany keen
her promises and make good her word
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
WAR WAS PROFITABLE
FOR u. S. AND BRITAIN
Italian Paper So Comments
on Rsparations.

LONDON. Feb. 27.-The Cos7serc Della
Sero Of Milan, In an article on repara-
tions and debts. is quoted by the Milan
correspondent Of the London Times az
follows:
The two rich Anglo-Saxon nations
have credit of 100000, ,0Oo. 900 lire
from the distress OF the Continental
nations who--wfth them. as wen as
for them--have fought and won the
war. Now the Continental nations do
not want to pay because they cannot
pay, and have endeavored to exact
money from Germany. who says she
can't pay and doesn't want to pay.
England offered to cancel the debts
Of the Continental nations on condition
that America FIRST cancelled her debts.
nngiand might herself set the example.
the moro 20 NJ sho II in position to
forfeit her credits and at the same time
pay back her debts In full.
For italy and France to have won
the war meant to have escaped frou,
deadly peril. but for England and
America ft meant a profitable AFFAIR.
The British Bmpire stretches now with
out interruption over Cairo, the Cape
and Calcutta, has absorbed all the Ger
man colonies and taken practically the
whole worlds oil But French and
Italian blood has pecn shed also for
the achievement OF these splendid re-
suits, and Il is inconccivabie that a
country with such noble traditions as
England should punish It's allies by
making them tributaries"
The New York herald., 1921-02-28

MEXICAN RAILROAD
STRIKE FAILURE
All Trains Operating and Men
Seeking Their Jobs, Say Gov
ernment Officials.
TRADES UNIONS PARADE
American Agitator Carrying
Soviet Flag Is Cheered
by the Crowds.
TRADES UNIONS PARADE

MExIco CIrr. Feb. 27.-Government
officials declared to-day that the strike
begun Friday on the National Railways
Of Mexico has proved complete fail
ure; that all trains were being oper-
ated on only slightly reduced schedules.
and intimations were coming from the
strikers that they would like to return
to their places.
Various official statements, including
one from President Obregon and an
other from Francisco Perez, National
Director Of Railways, asserted that the
chief aim OF the strikers, the tying ur
Of all the Federal operated roads. had
not been achieved. Clashes are reported
from San Luis Potosi, Juarez and
Guadalajara. but these were asserted
to have been OF an unimportant nature
Several thousand strikers and sym
pa thizers from more than q dozen trades
unions held a parade this morning al
a protest against the Governments
stand in the strike One Of the partici.
pants. said to be widely known Amer
lean agitator. was loudly cheered wher
he entered the ranks bearing the red
standard OF the Communist party Of
Mexico
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
COSTA RIGA IGNORES
CLASH WITH PANAMA
Visitor to San Jose Says Peo-
pie Know Nothing Of Re-
ported Conflict.

PANAMA. Feb. 27.--People of Costa
Rica apparently know Eothing about the
conflict Of their country with Panama.
said Octavio vallarino. prominent
Panamanian, who arrived here yester-
day afternoon from San Jose. He said
the, newspapers Of that Costa Rican city
had on Friday published story in
which surprise was manifested regard
ing reports from Panama. and asking
satirically IL Panama was making war
on Japan or suffering internal dis
orders.
Simon vallarino said he had no diff
ficulty In obtaining q passport and that
he was courteoue1y treated by Costa
Rican Government officials when he left
Costa Rica.
wAsEINdroN, Feb. 27.-Responsibility
for the threatened conflict between
Panama and Costa Rica was placed on
Costa Rica In statement issued here to-
night by Ricardo ]. Alfaro. Secretary of
Government and Justice Of Panama. Mr..
Alfaro declared that Costa Rica was at
tempting ito seize by force a territory
that has been In possession Of Colombia
and Panama from colonial ttmes.s
Costa Rica, said Senior Alfaro, in
crossing the status quo frontier line"
and citing in defence Of her course the
Loubet award OF 1900. which gave the
territory to Costa Rica. lis most un-
fair"
IT we were to follow the present
Costa Rica methods" he added. I'VE
would at once occupy the rich and fer
tile valley between the Sixaola River
and Mona Point"
Costa Rica, he said. accepts the, LOU
bet award in that part favoring Costa
Rican interests. but rejects the portion
compensating Panama for the loss of the
northern province.
''The award has never been nulli-
fled" he added. Its validity stands
untouched. The Costa Ricans must take
it as whole. and not only such part a.
favors them, or else come to some
understanding or agreement different
from the Prussian method Of taking by
torce what they think Is theirs and re-
tanning also by force what belongs tc
us.''
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
FRANCE FACES HEAVYLOSS
IN SALE. or GERMAN MONEY
Failure to Provide for Exchange Fluctuations Likely
to Result in Dropping Of $l75, 100000 With Dis
posal Of Billion Marks in Vaults of Strassburg.

vides for the sale OF the marks now
lying In the Government Golfers. insist
ing that this wouid involve q loss Of at
least $150.nG0.000 II negotiated at the
present rates of exchange.
The marks In question were obtained
in revising the financial status OF Alsace-
Lorraine after the armistice. the Gov
ernment giving the normal rates for all
German money handed in by the inhabi-
tants OF the restored provinces az we'll
as by prisoners coming from Germany.
1t is expected that the proposed food
ing Of the market with these marks will
tend to drive the value OF the mark
downward There already has been q
notable dropping of in speculation in
German values, which had threatened to
develop into serious proportions until
the report spread In financial circles that
London was ready to approve Frances
occupation OF additional German terri
tory in the event Berlin's counter repa-
rations offer is less than the total de-
manded by the Paris conference Of Pre-
miers.
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
HONOR PACT RULES
ELECTIONS IN CUBA
Contenders Reach Agreement
in Interests Of Fair
Results.

HAVANA. Feb. s7.-A pact Of honor
between tho two principal political
parties. contenders IN the forthcoming
partial elections. was effected at meet
Ing concluded yesterday hctwssn Prcsi-
dent Menocal and members Of both po-
liticar factions. Among articles agreed
upon in the pact were:
A decision on the part Of President
Menocal to refrain from nominating any
military supervisors and to bring about
transfer Of any supervisor, from point
whers he had previously served and
where the Supreme Court had decided
for nullincation Of the elections.
The defamation Of an inspector for
each voting district to represent the
Central Electoral Board.
The strict enforcement Of the law
prchfbiting the bearing Of firearms.
The designation Of q commission COM
posed Of two Liberals. two National
League or Conservative Coalition adher-
ents, and four other pers designated
by these parties. to SEQ that the pact Of
honor Is strictly enforced.
The two principal parties agree that IN
event the elections are carried out under
full guaranteea legally and har1noni-
ously,. the result win be accepted.
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
AMBASSADOR DAVIS
HONORED IN LONDON
Pilgrims to Glue Dinner and
Papers Praise Him.

LONDON. Feb. 2s-Both the London
Times and the Daily Mail In editorials
this morning pay high tribute to the
American Ambassador. John w. Davis.
whom the Pilgrims will honor at a din
ner this evening for his brilliant services
in London.
The Times says Engiishmen love him
because his head Is right and his heart
Is right. and because in a world overfull
of folly he stands out as consistent
witty. charming pleader for sanity and
good win among men,"
The Times goes on to say that Mr..
Davis spared no effort in the campaign
of International enlightenment and
brought the American Embassy to a re-
markable degree of efficiency. and adds
1T is of such stun as his that Presidents
should be made"
The Daily NAL writes in similar vein
under the caption. Our friend from the
United States"
The New York herald., 1921-02-28
RIGHTS OF WOMEN
ADVANCEDDN JAPAN
Bill Permitting Them to At
tend Political Meetings, Is
Adopted in Toxic.

TOXIC. Feb. 27.The rights Of women
in Japan were advanced . step yester-
day when the House Of Representatives
adopted . bill giving women the right
to attend political meetings. The meas
ure anuIied q law which prohibited
women from joining political assccia-
tions or being present at political gath
erings. It has been commented upon
Is an important advance towards the
emancipation Of Japanese womanhood.
The bill, which was given = prelimi-
nary discussion and referred to COM
snittee Of the House early this month.
was supported In q strongly worded ad-
dress signed by thousands Of women
and presented to the chamber. They
asserted that to deny women access to
political knowledge and political activity
was serious injustice. and that the
existing law was not In keeping with
the spirit Of the times.
A motion authorizing the appoint-
ment Of q commission to investigate the
Corean situation was rejected by the
after Torijiro Nakano, an Independent,
who had introduced the resolution had
declared that conditions would become
worse II they were allowed to drift, and
would lead to serious developments.
Reference to the assassination OF
Dingen Sholku. the Corean who was slain
here two weeks ago, was made by M.
Nakano, who said II the Government
would divulge the significance Of the
Corean's nurders light would Be thrown
on the real state Of affairs in Corea.
He declared that present conditions there
were duo to discrimination, and the
stiding Of tho freedom Of speech.