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Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
Scribner for October.

The first page of Scribner's Monthly
for October has design by John La
Fargo, N. A., accompanying the ballad
Of '.Jessamine" by George Parsons
Lathrop. Major Powell. the we'll
known Western explorer, gives in this
number an account of IAN Overland
trip to the Grand Canon" Of the Colo
rado, the descent Of which be has al
ready described in that Magazine. In
the present article be tells the tragic
fate of the small band who left the
main party during the former expedi-
ton. Major Powell introduces curl
ous Indian story in the course Of his
narrative. Mr.. Francis Gerry Fair
ield prints q remarkable study Of Poe,
under the title Of "A Mad Mau Of let
ters." L. L. L writes ''Recollections
Of List and Won Billow; Edmund
Clarence Ste1man concludes what be
has to say about "Minor Victorian
Poets," prior to the publication Of this
series in book form BY Osgood. "Some
Vegetable Eccentricities" are described
by Byron d. Halsted (the illustrations
Of this paper are noticeable); Mr..
Frank r. Stockton condenses. with
variations" the story of "Pierrot,
Warrior and Statesman !" Mrs. Walker
tells about ..The Winthrop Drury
Affair - DR.. Holland continues his
STORY Of Sevenoaks !" Jules Verne's
Mysterious Island" appears in its con-
densed form. but occupies more space
than usual; and there is "Plea for
Slippers" BY an anonymous writer.
The poets Of the number besides Mr..
Lathrop, are Susan Coolidge. R. f..
Mary l.. Ritter, Willism Motherwell
"a posthumous poem by the author Of
"Jeanie Morrison"). Il. H.. Carlisle,
Mary f.. Bradley. George A. Baker.
Jr and r. w. G..
Dr.. Holland, in Topics Of the Time.
discusses "Church. Debts" /" "Ofensive
People" "a Word for the Women" !"
and 1.-THE Slow Times The Old
Cabinet is concerned With "How Badly
We Do IT," Home and Society. Cul-
ture and Progress. The Worlds Work,
and Bric.a. Brsc have their usual va
ricty.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

We would call attention to the An
nual Statement Of the Delaware State
Fire and Marine Insurance Company
which sppsafs in this number Of the
TaANscRfpr.. '.s
This Company without noise Or pre-
tense Has worked It's way into public
favor ; 1asd ito conservative manage
msnt and tie prompt and business- like
manner 10 which its affairs are managed
are = snileisst suarastss % bethpolicy
sad ssoskholdsss ithst they srs both
safe. Tharshila the former hare ample
security. the latter have . good and
profitable investment. 5si ) oaI
In fact. no State in the Union has ~
goed record for her ,Insursnsss Com
paniss u the State Of Delaware. All
Of our State Companiss are permanent.
y ssts "a sssure, and no other State
". - n
caa t6oS Cenpaniss that have the same
snddti 81 available assets 70 their liar
bilities . Delaware. This Is accounted
sSk fsosi siks ut th.t our our Companies
~ sisssssd With oonssrv.tism. using
srsatsars ID Selecting their risks. and
strict economy 10 the management d
ihsie sGhiis s1a the liberal patronage
thas tbsy fsssivs - hone. The people
Of nsls~srs believe III i1sdring in their
own home Companies. 70 such an
exteptsis this ths case that outside Of
the City II Wilmington We do not know
Of any SCENTS for ,Conpsnies Of other
States. And among all Of our good,
solid Insurance Companies. we know ol
none better than the Delaware State
Fire and Marine Of Delaware City. I
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. ., 1875.
THn FAnNfxr WKsK.-The pre-
paratsons lor tic Agricultural Fair to

HFA4,ttsxr WEsk.-The pre-
paratiomns tor tho Agricultural Fair to
-be held On t6e grounds near this town
next week have reached state of per-
fection far in advance Of that Of last
year. Besides the large. handsome
and commodious building that has been
erected at considerable outlay for the
Ladies' Department, the managers have
built Offices for the use Of the President,
Secretary and other Offices and q con-
venient and ample stand for the use Of
che bard. They have also put up .
fine picket fence around the portion Of
the track, on both sides. that lies near
the Grand Stand and the Judges Stand,
and, closed in the entrances to- the
Grand Stand with q fence Of the same
kind. The special arrangements made
with the P. w. 4 B. R. R. Co. for, the
issuing Of excursion tickets and the
carrying Of articles for exhibition to
and from the Fair At reduced rates, will
s1able persons from distance to enter
into competition for the various prises.
on almost ID equal footing, pecuniarly
with people Or this vicinity, and the
indications. received from various
sources. at present are that these op-
portunitiss will be literally improved.
The agreeable and welcome news comes
to Us from almost every quarter OF large
numbers Of people who purpose attend
ing the Exhibition this year. a9I a
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
Maryland Reform Movement.

The Cecil Democrat expresses its
opinion of the new party movement and
Mr.. Wallis connection with it as fol-
lows: H.,
ut is not possible for Us to say .
word against Mr.. Wallis, the fusion
candidate for attorney general Of Mary
land. Mr.. Wallis's character and stand
ing place him far out Of the arena Of
the professional politician, His moral.
social and professional standing are
severally and jointly commanding. and
in these be is entitled to the highest
respect Of bis fellow-citisens. With
Mr.. Wallis we have deep and abid-
ing sympathy as fellow-sufferer in de.
Tense of the principles Of constitutional
government. We have not forgotten
nor can we ever forget, the defiance
with which he bore imprisonment and
the frmness in which he refused to take
an illegal oath in order to regain his
liberty, until. without yielding one jot
or title Of his manhood, he compelled
the little bell' Of Secretary Seward to
ring for his release as it had rung for
his seizure and incarceration i
3 "We have no disposition to question
Mr.. Wallis's motives. for We know they
are always honorable, but we are COM
pelled to reflect upon his conduct, for
the very state Of things which has
brought about the crisis he deems the
call upon him for action,
could never have. existed, If he, and
such as he, had done their duty in the
past. With clean hands he has stood
aloof from politics for years, and suffer-
cd the rough and dishonest elements 10
his party 10 too great measure to con-
troll it. With scorn he has refused to
make the slightest effort to do within
his party lines the very thing he now
comes to the front to assist the enemies
Of the Democratic party, ostensibly to
accomplish. In our view Mr.. Wallis
is as much responsible for the evils
com planned Of in Baltimore city as any
man in the State Of Maryland. Sins Of
omission are often as criminal aud fatal
as sins Of commission. He had no right
to q passive life as q citizen Of . great
city, He had no right to withhold his
talents and influence, when. BY his own
declaration. his city and State so much
needed them His very acceptance of
. nomination now, is confession of de-
reelection Of duty in recent years"
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W0OLENS.

Ballard Vale white and all-wool Flannels,
Shaker Flsnnels, ali-wool and cotton mixed
blue, grey and scarlet FIaansls, plain and
twilled heavy scarlet Flannel, preventative
Of Rheumatism white and grey a0-4 Blan-
,kets, all prices; white and ceiored Bed Spreads
and Quilts. Bleached and unbleached Cotton
Flannels at 10, i22. 10, Is, 20, %, Is cents.
Bleached and unbleached Nuslins in all the
desirable makes and widths, ct lower prices
than ever. We are receiving every week new
and fresh Prints, in all the new styles, which
we are selling at the low prices Of st, 7, So,
and 10 cts.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

The 6rst fast mail train westward
over the New York Central Railroad, /,
arrived at Chicago Friday morning
week, eight minutes ahead of time
The engineer tainted as be pulled the
train into the depot. A portion Of the
distance between Elyria and Sandusky,
Ohio was made at the rate Of seventy
miles an honr. There is some question
whether in the present condition Of
roads, which may be safe enough for
ordinarily fast time this speed is not, or
may not result in running the ''fast
mail" in the ground. eH
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

"FAruER, Bring Home Your Money
Tonight" is the title Of new temper
ance song aud chorus. the words by
Mrs M. A. Kidder, the music by VIM.
F. Sherwin, just published by Horace
Waters & Sons, 481 Broadway; price,
80 cents. The words Of the exquisite
little song embody an appeal Of a child
to an incorporate father for bis recla.
nation. The music is admirably adapt
ed to interpret the touching appeal Of
the innocent. pleading child. and ia Of
tho choicest quality This song il one
Of the very best recent musical coptri-
buttons to the cause of temperance, and
should be welcomed at every freside,
in the Sabbath.school and lodge-room,
and will be valuable auxiliary in any
temperance gathering g.-National Tenn
perance Advocate. Nev York.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
NOTIONS AND HOSIERY.

Full assortment Of Ribbons and Neck-Ties,
Bows and Sesrfs, in all the new shades.
Black and Tortoise Shell high-bAck Combs,
1000 pairs ladies' and misses white and
striped Hose, only l24 and 10 cents per pair
Cloth and Berlin-lined Gauntlets and Gloves,
for ladies' and misses wear; Jouvin KID
Gloves, one and two button, in brown and
black colors; gents, boys and youths, Ia
dies. misses and children's heavy Merino
Vests and Drawers, in all sizes and prices.
Heavy Buck Ganntlets, Gloves, and Mitts for
gents, boys and youths.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

The disease among the horses in
Jersey is spreading rapidly. During
the last four days The number Of horses
affected in Jersey City was about 500.
In Mercer. Cumberland, Somerset.
Salem and Cape May the disease has
been pronounced to be Of the cerebro
spinal meningitis type, and the number
Of deaths Is set down 1t fourteen per
cent. latt iaai4 t.8 iis
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

About halfpast nine o'clock Sunday
night the New York train on the juno
ton Railroad ran into dummy Of the
Fifth and Sixth street passenger rail-
way near Frankford. and badly injured
q number Of persons. Mrs O'Daniels,
Of Frankford, and a man named Toby
we're killed.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
W. H. MOORE & co.

NOTTCE-I, SAMUEL YEARSLEY. in
IN compliance with the requirements of the
act of Assembly in such cases made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that shall ap-
ply in writing to the Court Of General Ses-
sions of the Peace and Jail Delivery of the
State of Delaware, in and for the County of
New Castle, upon Monday, the 9Th day Of
November, A. D., 1875, being the first day of
the next November term of the said Court, for
license to keep an Inn or Tavern known as
the Port Penn Hotel, in the village of Port
Penn, School District No. 63, st. Georges
Hundred, New Castle county, State Of Della
ware with the privilege of selling intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart, to
be drunk on the premises, and the following
freeholders recommend the said application,
to-wit:
Isaac q. vandegrift, Hugh Fleming,
o. B. Webb, a@ai Simeon Lord, "
Conrad Zacheis, VIM. Gibson,
Thomas 8. Eaton, VIM. @. Webb,
Zenas p. Longland,ai Silas s. Johnson g
T. w. Engle, James T. Carpenter,
VIM. A. Cleaver.
Oct 2-3w SAMUEL YEARSLEY.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

Since June forty members Of IAN Or
ganised band Of criminals, composed
mostly of outlaws from the States,
have been captured in Indian Territory.
and with those previously arrested.
make nearly one hundred now awaiting
trial at the next term of the court al
Muskogee.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
p E N IN Ill A :.
DEPARTMENTS
DRESS GOODS. ! 4

Atwood Plain and Plaid Poplins. in the
new shades Of dark, green and brown beau
tiful Plaids for misses and children.
Tycoon Repps, Diagonal Cloths, Poplin Al
pacas, Plaid Debeges, Serge Plaids, Iona and
Tiber Cloths. By buying in large lots, we
have complete controtoyer the celebrated Col
lingwood Black Alpacas in this vicinity, and
caniofBer them At lower prices than they are
sold at In the cities.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

The MARYLAND REFoRMERs.-That
Mr.. 8. Teackle Wallis would accept a
nomination at the hands Of the so-called
Reform party Of Maryland we did not
for one moment believe, and his deter
mination to do so, and the announce
ment, 10 his letter Of acceptance to the
Baltimore Convention. Of his purpose
70 join shsiopponents Of the Democratic
party was TO us q cause Of great sur
prise and. We may add. Of keen regret.
For Mr.. Wallis We have always enter
tained sentiments Of the highest regard
and esteem. His high and widespread
reputation for integrity and honorable
bearing has ever commanded our heart
iest admiration. and the acquisition Of
his name and influence cannot fail to be
most powerful assistance to the new
movement. giving as it must tone and
character to the new party which it
could not have otherwise attained.
Not being any too we'll versed in the
politics Of our neighbor State ws can
not speak advisedly as to the necessity
for this new party movement. but that
some reform was needed that some
changes in The existing order Of things
vosld BE- advantageous to the govern
ment Of the State. will scarcely be
questioned. No doubt there were many
errors that needed rectifyiag. and many
abuses BY the party in power that de-
manded, correction. but We cannot but
think that had Mr.. Wallis. and bis id.
hersnts gone earnestly to work in the
ranks Of their party they would have
found : better opportunity fes the exer-
sise Of their talents. with : fairer pros
pect Of success than will be Afforded "a
them 10 this new party movement. VIZ
can scarcely believe that the good peo.
plelofa Maryland can be brought to re-
gard an, organization, whose earlier
deliberations we're carried on In secret
eonclave. ~ the proper medium t.
effect cure of the abuses under which
they suffer. csmaa 5e
Mr.. Wallis reasons for joining thil
movement will not be brought int
question. The man is above suspicion
and no one who is at all acquainted
with his high life and honorable char
acter will hesitate for d moment to ab
solve him from any mere selfish Of
mercenary motives 10 the acceptance o
this nomination. and accord to him th,
credit Of being actuated by the pures
aud most honest desires for the welfare
OF his State and people. but thst be ha
adopted wrong means to accomplish
much desired endesll who do not sym
psthise with this new party movemen
vill feel. The wrongs that Mr.. Walli
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
NOTICE.

The undersigned intending to quit business,
offers for sale ONE-HALF interest in the
WHEELWRIGHT and BLACKSMITH Shops.
Consisting Of STOCK and TOOLS, &C., will
sell CHEAP and on reasonable conditions.
Possession given Immediately. For further
particulars, address l.. B. LEE,
Oct 2-2m Middlet0wn, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
CLOTHS. CASSIMERES i.

Fine French and English Black Cloths,
Black Diagonal, silk-faced, figured and silk
all-wooi Cassinaeres, suitable for the most fas-
tidious taste. Small plaid and plain Cassi-
meres for small and large boys wear.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
MOURNING GOODS.

Black all-wool Cashmeres, Poplins, Hem
rietta Cloths, Tamise Cloths, Deiaines, Aus
tralian Capes, &C., new style Ga plaid Diago-
nal and Black Mixed Repellan,s for ladies'
and misses Suits. ss3sssi-
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
LOTHING.

Cashmere Pants for men and boys, 81 80 to
81 30. Heavy Black mixed Cashmere Suits,
for Gents and Boys, $40 90, $l2 90 and SIS.
Overcoats Of all sizes and prices.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

MISS KNIGHT wishes to instruct PUPILS
in PIANO MUSIC, either at their homes or at
the residence of her Father, near Middletown.
Refers to Rev. William G. Butler.
Oct. 2-2w,
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

OUeT all others are:
lst. Force Feed arrangement. for Sowing
Grain, consisting of one gum and one iron
roller; which is really the only Force Feed
arrangement made, giving you an even and
regular distribution of grain at all times. Can
sow any amount Of grain from peck to two
bushels. s.s-nrsra
I'd. The Patent Spring Hoes, having Gum
Springs on end Of Drag Bar land the only
perfect gum spring arrangement made), there
BY doing away with the old wooden brake
pins, and allowing the Drill to pass any OBJ
struction that the axle will 60 over without
in any way interfering with the working Of
the Drill. is ff- a'1 ~ '@
Sd. The Patent Movable or Sliding FhlcTwm
of Spring Bar, for sowing the grain deep or
shallow, is an improvement not possessed by
any other Drill.
4th. The Patent Shield for Covering the
Gear-pheels, to prevent clogging or cramping
with weeds or cornstalks, or accumulating of
grit and gravel, and making the Drill run
heavy, is decided Improvement over all
other Drills.
9Th. The Land Surveyor is as correct as it
is possible to make one, having one face
showing l-l6 part Of an acre, and another
face registering the acres.
9Th. The Patent Azles are 80 constructed
that the bearings are on the outer and inner
parts of the spindle, causing the Drill to run
lighter to the team, and more steady than If
bearings were on centre of spindle.
7th. All we can say for the Patent Gnano
or Fertilizer attachment is that it is the only
Drill which will SOW or distribute properly
all kinds of fertilizers in all conditions.
THE BEST also has Patent Hoe Shyter, BY
which Boots can be changed from straight to
zigzag line, or vice versa, while seeding
along. The Grass Seed attachment Is perfect.
In fact, it would be impossible to give all the
good and superior points, possessed By this
Drill, here, without occupying too much
space. Suffice it to say, that our Drill is just
what is claimed for it
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
BOOTS e. SHOES.

Ladies' fine Velvet and Kid Slippers, $l.o0
to $l.25 per pair; Ladies' Button Pebble Gal
tiers, $2.25 to $2.75. Ladies' Lace Balmoral
Shoes, sewed, $l.2s to $2.26; nsn's LAes
ECU Guns asd edid us'sa sns Pss s
at low prices. Our friends and the public
will please and examine Cur stock before pur-
chasing. Respectfully,
Middletown, Del, April II, 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
- 10y CHALLENGE a1r
Super pei Phosphate. hos
Price, $40 per Ton OF 1000 lbs.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.

Moisture [det at 100oc.] 6.312
Soluable Phosphoric Acid, S0.4S8
Precipitated Phosphoric Acid, lees
I" precipitated, S6S2
NorE Over SEvEHTY per cent. of Soluble
and Precipitated Bone Phosphate of Lime pre-
seuts an article which may well be called q
CHALLENGE.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
BOOTS AND SHOES.

We make these our specially, ordering our
stock two months before the season from the
manufacturers enables us to offer the best of
goods at the lowest prices. Mems heavy
whole stock Boots, So 90, 8 50, 90; Boys
heavy whole stock, 81 75, q 90. $50, 3 90;
Gents Calf Boots and Button Shoes, double
sole, $4 90. A 80, 90. Ladies', Misses and
Children's Button and Lace Shoes in Kid, Mo-
rocco and Lasting, made by Philadelphia
manufacturers and every pair warranted
prices, 81 90, 2b, $50, lie, 400, 2 IS,
$50, 8 90. $50. hs 4sai
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
A. FULL BRASS BAND

aae will be present during the Fair.
RATES OF ADMISSION
Single Admission, - so cts.
Season Tickets, 81 90
Children under IL, Is cts
Children, Season Tickets for : so cts
Carriage, &C., Saddle Horse, 25 cts
One or Two-Horse Carriage, Is cts
Admission to Grand Stand, -fE7. Is cts
Season Tickets admitting to Quarter
Stretch, $3.50
Books are now open and every information
cheerfully given by addressing the Secretary.
WIN. r. COCHRAN, President.
J. THOMAS BUDD, Secretary,
=6.s.. Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
CARPETS.

1000 yards Carpeting and Mating, consist
ing of 6ne extra wide Brussels, $l.50 to 81 10
Ter yard; all wool Ingram 85c. to $l.l0 |;
wool filing, go to 75c; Hemp, Cottage Rag
and Stair Carpets, IS to 50 cts.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
THE BEST
AND HAS NO EQUAL.

Pamphlets of Price List and Terms sent on
application.
L. V. Aspril. Agent, Odessa.
Cox 4 Jones, Agents, Middletown.
Boulden 4 Bowen, Agts, Chesapeake City.
Jos. Heisal, Agent, st. Georges.
n. VANDERBILT. Mt. Pleasant.
A.P. Csrnagy, Summit Bridge.
Taylor l. Bro, Agents, Smyrna.
HARPER & BAKER, DovER, DEL.
General Agents for the State Of Delaware and
Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
SBlistellaneous.

k Ylisttllanfolls.
SECOND
Annual Exhibition
OF THE PENINSULA
Agricultural and P0mgl0Gicd Assn
WILL BE HELD ON
THE NEW FAIR GROUNDS
Near Middlstown, Del.
Wednesday Thursday and Friday,
OCTOBER 6, 7&8, 1875.
The Grounds are now being improved by
additional buildings for exhibitors of stock,
and large and elegant building has been
erected for the
LADIES' DEPARTMENT AND
FLORAL HALL.
A frst-class Dining Saloon and Refresh
ment Saloons under efficient management.
Every arrangement for the care and COM
fort Of Stock, Track Horses, Sheep, Swine
and Poultry.
The Grounds will be open on Tuesday, Oct.
5th, for the reception of articles and stock for
the exhibition.
The Track has been widened and improved
and is now considered the very best half-mile
course on the Peninsula The Trotting will
be conducted under the rules of the National
Trotting Association.
The managers refer to the excellent order
and decorum of the grounds heretofore as an
evidence oftheir determination to maintain
| the reputation of these exhibitions. al
Excursion tickets will be issued BY the P.
W. 4 B. R. R., admitting to the grounds,
good for the return trip only when having the
| gate keepers punch. These tickets are sold
| to afford the public an opportunity to visit
the Exhibition, and will not be received for
return passage unless punched by gate-keeper.
Special arrangements have been extended
by the p, W. & B. r. R. to parties desiring
to become Exhibitors as follows: Articles
and stock for exhibition will be charged reg
ular freight to Middletown and returned free.
Exhibitors will please apply to agents OF
Del. R. R. for rates. 1t is expected that Ex-
cursion Tickets will be issued by all railroads
connected with the Del. R. R.
A FULL BRASS BA ND
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02

Compare this with the best acid phosphates
or super phosphates in the market, and it will
be found to present three times the strength.
Compare this with the cost of freighting
Phosphate Rock or Bones, and Acid in car
boys, to which manufacturers at a distance
are subject. a-ers .ss
Farmers who wish to use the CHALLENGE
should apply early, as the supply is limited
the present season.
BAUGH & SONS,
No. 20 South Delaware Ave., Philadelphia,
No. l03 South Street, Baltimore. 7
Sep. l8-2w.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
M. L. HARDCAsTLE,
S. R. Stephens & Co.

Mems and Boys Ready-Nade Suits from
100 to $500 Mems 6ne cloth Goats and
Cashmere Pants. Also, Fine Suits made to
order for $4,000 to $25. 90.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-02
MUSIC INSTRUCTION.

: Oct 2--3w = SAMUEL YEARSLEY.