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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1875-06-24
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Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
8ulnoro,us.

A PosIrvE DISADVANTAGES -" Marse
John. gimme four bits, please sir you
amt treated dis bigger sence de war,
said 81 to the son of his old owner,
yesterday
What do you want with it, Sir
queried the young mar.
want ter 60 to de circus. Marse
John. You know how a niger is !"
but, 81. fifty cents wont take you
in now. The Civil Rights bill made
you as good as white man at the
shows, and you'll have to pay dollar
as do
'.Is dat de truf, Marse John ?"
Just as true as preaching"
"Dar it is agin! l tole dem niggers
dey were spilen de horn when dey
wanted dem sibil rites, an hyars de
truf Nv it pint blank. allus wuz a
mighty upspoken niger. es you knows
Marse John, 'twixt US l say dam de
sibil rights. speshily when de circus il
sroun' -
81 got his four bits, but he's mad
yet.-Atlanta Constitution.
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WHERE 1T CANE From "A Detroit
girl picked up new beau the other
evening At church. and when they
reached her fathers gate, be accepted her
invitation to go in. He was perfumed
to kill, and it wasn't long before bis
musk reached the back room in which
the old folks sat The old man wal
heard stubbing around, muttering and
growing. and presently he opened the
door and passed out and walked around
the house. He came back sfter snuff.
ing around for a few minutes, and
pounding on the parlor door be inquir.
ed:
"E-vsngeline. where's that piece oI
candle ?"
don't know, father; why :" she in.
quired in turn.
"There's skunk or something Of
other under the addition, and I've GO
to hunt him out or we can't live her.
over night"
The young man didn't stay long af.
ter that Detroit Free Press.
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Preparation for Winter Flowers.

It is best even in summer, to make q
little preparation for winter flowers. and
it is surprising what little forethoug ght
will do in this direction. A pot Of
mignonette and another Of sweet alys-.
sum cost nothing. and yet few things
will be found more pleasant and at
tractive in the winter season Plants
that appear unimportant. almost insig-
ni6caut, and entirely eclipsed by more
ambitious rivals. when the garden is
ablaze with its summer glory. some
times prove to be very queens Of beauty
when transferred to the sitting-room or
the bay window.
The balsam is very desirable plant
for winter blooming. particularly the
white. and towards autumn we often
select cuttings from few Of the finest
plants in the garden. and root them in
pots for winter flowers. The stock is
equally good. the cobe scandens. and
nearly all the climbers. make excellent
winter boomers We mention these
things because they are so easily grown.
yet every way desirable. To grow
plants for winter Towering. seed can be
sown about July or August, in shady,
cool place in the garden, or in boxes.
the soil being kept we'll wstered. and
by autumn, plants will be just right to
transfer to the house. Of course as
plants get large enough to transplant,
they must be put in pots in which they
ere to flower. Mignonette and sweet
alyssum may be sown as late as Sep
tember. Put from three to six plants
in pot. The Madeira vine tubers may
be kept out of the ground till the latter
part Of June; and if then planted in
pots Will be 10 just proper condition to
transfer to house and will prove no
mean ornament to the window garden.
The tuberose should be treated in
Just the same manner, and will flower
in the early winter.
Any plants in open ground that have
not bloomed may be taken up carefully
and potted. shading . few days after
potting and given a full supply Of
water.
Look around the garden before frost.
and see if you have young and strong
plants that proved little late for out
door towering. that you would like to
grow in pots. If so. take them up with
as little disturbance as possible. put
in good soil. and treat as previously
directed. MD. Ploughmas. N
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THE STATE Was DRUNK.-It hap
pened some years ago, iu one Of the
northern counties of Vermont, that the
then States attorney, though man Of
great legal ability. was rather too fond
of the "critter," and with a perversity
Of habit, which we have often seen iu
others, was pretty sure to drink toe
deep at the very time it was most
necessary that be should be sober. On
one occasion an important criminal case
was called BY the clerk. but the attor-
ney, with owl-like gravity, kept biz
chair, being in fact. not fairly able to
stand on his feet "Mr. Anthony, is
the State ready to proceed p said the
judge. "Yes-hic-uo; your honor. u
stammered the lawyer. 'tle State-hie
lis not in state to try this case to-
day-the State. your honor, is drunk. u
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The mixed train will be subject to delays incl
dent to freight business, and will stop only at sta
tions where time ID given.
Nep Cdstle Trains-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at II 40 ana
30 D m. Leave Wilmington 20 m, and
l26 p m for New Castle.
Smyrna Branch TSains-Additional to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 10 20 m
90 and 8 90 pm. Leave Clayton TOT smyrna
725am q Is and 4 80 N, to make connec-
don with trains North and South from
Clayton.
CONNECTIONS:
At Townsend, with Queen Annes and Kent
: Rail Road. At Clayton, with Maryland and
Delaware Rail Road At Harrington, with
Junction and Breakwater Rail Road. At Sea-
ford, with Dorchester and Delaware Rail Road :;
At Deimar, with Eastern Shore Rail Road, and
Wicomico and Pocomoke Rail Road.
\ ! Jun 5-tf II. F. KENNEY, Sup't.
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Rag MONEY AND It's VALUE well
bub," replied Bijah as he finished hang.
ing up the broom. "this currency ques-
tin botbers many besides you, though
its clear enough to me You see that
twenty-five cent scrip don't your"
The boy remarked that he did, and
BJah placed it on the window sill
weighed it down with peachstone. and
continued:
THAT bit of paper is marked '2s
cents but is it twenty-five cents 7? Il
it anything more than piece Of pa.
per ?"
II Dunno" solemnly replied the
boy.
"Has that bit Of paper any real value
beyond its being promise ?" demand.
ed Bjah.
What paper p
THAT ere twenty-fve-"
He stopped there. Some one had
sueaked up the alley and slyly stoler
both scrip of paper and peach stone.
"Never mind" condoled the boy, '.i
hadn't any intrinsic value"
ut hadn't eb ?" growled the old jan
itor /; II just want to catch the vol
who absorbed it!"
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9eritnltural.
Profit in Farming.

We take the following extrac, from
an address delivered before the Kish-
waukee, H., Farmers Club:
Profit in farming consists wholly in
dollars and cents. The intelligent farm
er who loves his business, aud success
fully rears bis family 10 spite Of insects.
drouth or storms, and at the same time
increases the fertility of bis soil, with.
out being engulfed in whirlpool OF
debs, is really richer in true manhood
and life usefulness than many mil
lionaire with his ill-gotten gains. We
do not expect, and hardly care. to con-
vince each other, that any one branch
Of farm pursuits SO much more profit
able than others as to make us rush
pell-mell to that branch, for which,
perhaps. neither aptitude nor education
in farm life fit US Of course as body
Of intelligent gentlemen. we expect to
learn many things from our comparison
Of views and statement of facts. For
one, shall be content if we show to
each other several methods by which
farmers with ordinary intelligence and
without too constant and excessive toll,
can secure enough ofthis worlds goods
to make life happy. home cheerful. our
children intelligent, and an accumulat-
ing safety fund for our declining years
| would not have farmers all rich if |
could. for very few of the rich men are
such as we delight to honor; but |
would gladly see that day of jubilee
that must have go cheered the ancient
world, when debts were banished from
existence. This great northwest. aptly
styled the garden Of the world, is Grip
pied from debt. till great masses Of
farmers are not really free men. Farm
ers owe the merchant. and hence, in a
measure feel compelled to trade on. in
spite, it may be Of excessive prices
The implement vender has many a
farmers note running at ten per cent.
piled on top. perhaps, Of fifty per
cent profit to start with hence, such
vender or agent has almost complete
control Of many, who dare not assert
their freedom for fear of consequences.
We have settled this goodly land, en-
dured many hardships. toiled early and
late to rear our families and provide
comfortable homes for coming years ;
and while l rejoice in the success Of
many. still l cannot close my eyes to
the painful fact that more than half the
farmers of the west are slaves to debt.
Farm mortgages and notes, with high
rates Of interest, are rapidly eating oui
their substance. Now, if in our dis.
cussions we can suggest any branch OF
branches Of farming that will tend to
lift the struggling farmer from his diff
culties-point out to him more excel
lent way-we shall have accomplished
a good work.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

Notwithstanding that an honest man
doesn't generally object to paying a
hotel in advance, if the hotel is a good
one, the following conversation is re.
ported to have taken place at Chi.
cago house:
"You will not object to paying before
you go to your room. sir :"
"No sir. make out the bill. -
"For how long. sir?"
"Well. says the stranger. you may
charge me for about ten minutes on the
European plan. By that time think
I shall be at hotel where the clerks
wear smaller diamonds and have more
confidence in human nature"
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
Aflu Advertisements.
NIP and TUCK.
(cHRoxo.
The Great American Tea COMPANY,
81 4 % vEsEY STREET, b. =.

81 q % VESEV STESB0Is ~ II
Teas distributed to CLUBS at importers prices.
Beautiful Oil Chromos, Of different sizes,
presented to purchasers Of ], 2, 3. or 5 lhs.
Of Tea in clubs Of $50 and upwards. The
Company has now ready for delivery Asplen-
did Chrome entitled mp AND Tuck, new
(three pound) picture, showing a lively skir-
mish between baby and his pet dog for the
possion of doll. II is so full Of roaring fun
that no description can tell the story 70 well
rs the simple title Of the artist. The battle i
just Nip and Tuck, and must be seen TO Be ap-
preciated Send for circular ofprices.l terms, &c.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPLY,
81 l. 33 vesey Street,
P. Box 5643. new YoRK CRY.
NnY 21-Af ~ -. "A
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SMOOTHING LAwNs.-A very easy and
practicable method of smoothing the
surface of,a lawn that is we'll turfed
with slight inequalities in it, is to cart
on good earth that is finely divided and
then 20 over it with board scraper.
This 6lls the holes and low spots, and
the grass will prick through the loose
earth holding it in place until firmly
established
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

A venerable Irish lady In Taunton.
Mass went into the telegraph Office,
the other evening. and stated her wish
to send message to her son in neigh
boring city. Whereupou the obliging
operator asked if be should write it for
her, to which she hesitatingly replied.
"Avye place, Mister, I'll do it meself.
for James knows my hand writing"
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

A Rochester weather prophet says
that thuoder and lightning will be the
order Of the day for the month Of Janu-
ary; there will be very little wind. and
no ice will form Of sufficient thickness
to pay for storing for summer use.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

"Mamie." said mother to little
six -year-old, "If l was little girl like
ypp would pick up all those chips"
well, Mamma" said the little one.
saint you glad you are not . little
girl ?"
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

already sold. The thrilling story OF the noble
life in the midland of the Nile Mystery, 0phire
Gold, the Lions Lair, and milliote Of super
stitious beings. Graphic descriptions. splen-
did illustrations. Millions rant It. We want
agents quickly. profits BIG. Send for terms.
HUBBARD Bros. Pubs, 123 Sansom St.,
philadelphia, Pa. nov Cat
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

.PErERsoN's MAGAZINE" contains, every
year, 1000 pages, IA steel plates, II colored
Berlin patterns, IL mammoth colored fashion
plates, "a pages of music, and soo wood cuts
Great improvements riH be made in 1876
Among them will be series of illustrated
articles on the Great Exhibition al Philadel-
phia. which will alone be worth the subscrlp-
ton price. They will be appropriately called
The Centennial in Pen & Pencil
The immense circulation of peterson en-
ables its proprietor to spend more money on
embellishments, stories, &c &C., than any
other. IT. Tres more for the money than any IN
the world Its
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

oloss and ffeshness Of youth Thin
hair is thickened, fallen hair checked,
and badness often, though not always
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, SO that Z new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
Of fouling the hair with . pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigu9ous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning grey or falling Of and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration Of vitality it gives to tie
scalp arrests and prevents the 5orma-
ton Of dandrnff. which is often g I'M
cleanly aud offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found 90 desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it dos
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
lcng ON the hair. giving it . rich, glossy
lustfe, and q grateful perfume.
Prepared by Or. ]. c, AVER 4 Coz
Practical and Ana1yt3dal Chsun3sta
LOWELL MASS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
NEW BOOK FOR THE 1000 200.
0UR WESTERN BORDER
UNE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

A Graphic History of the Heroic Epoch Of
American Border Life. Its thrilling conflicts
of Red and White foes. Exciting Adventures
Captivities Forays Scouts. Pioneer women and
boys. Indian war-paths, Camp life and Sports.
A book for Old and Young. Not dull page.
No competition. Enormous sales. Agents
wanted everywhere. Circulars free. Address
J. c. .McCURDY l. CO., 26 s. Seventh Street,
Philadelphia, Pa. nov 27-4t
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estat'
of the deceased must present the same dull
attested to the Administrator on or hefor'
Nov. 10th. 1876, or abide an Act of Assembl,
in such case made and provided.
E. THOMAS CLAYTON, Admr.
Address-Smyrna, Del.
Der 4-2m
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
REGISTERS ORDER.
Registers once,

REGISTERS once,
New Castle County. Nov. 18th, 1875.
Upon the application of E. Thomas Clay ton,
Administrator Of John T. Clark, late of APP
poquinimnk Hundred in said County, de
ceased. it is ordered and directed by the Reg
lister that the Administrator aforesaid. give
notice of the granting of Letters of Admins
tration upon the Estate Of the deceased, with
the date Of gr ,nting thereof, BY causing ad-
vertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters, in six of the
most public places Of the County Of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same, or
abide an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided; and also cause the same to he
inserted within the same period in the Md
DLETowN TRANSCRIPT, newspaper published
in Middletown, and to be continued therein
two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of
<-, Office of the Register aforesaid, at
LIS. New Castle. in New Castle County
t~-' aforesaid. the day and year above
written. s. c.. BIGGS, Register.
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THE
TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION.

A MEETING to organize Delaware State
Teacbers' Association will be held in School
Hesse No I, Wilmington, commencing at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, THURSDAY, December &c.
1875. All persons teaching in the State are
reouested TO attend this meeting and pariici-
pate in its proceedings. D. W..HARLAN,
S'.'~ W.H. PURNEIL,
W. A. REYNOLDS,
F. A. WILLIAMS,
TN. WILLIAMS,
Dec. ll-st COMMITTEES of Arrangements.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
AUCTIONEERING.
w. A. HUKILL,

Will continue, as heretofore, to call sales of
real and personal property, through the COM
ing winter and spring, for moderate compen-
sation. Grateful for past favors he solicits a
continuation of the public patronage.
November 20-3m,
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
MIDDLETOWN
Iron Foundry and Machine Shop.

DLOWS and Plow Castings, Machine Cast
1 ings of all kinds on hand OF made 10
order
Particular attention given to Repairing
Machinery. Cash for old Iron.
WIN. L. BUCKE ) SON,
Jan 4-tf Founders and Machinists.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
Peterson 'sMagazine
Postage prepaid on all Subscriptions.

rs Ebery subscriber for 1876 wiN be pre-
senfed with superb, larye-sizsd steel engraving
of TrumbuUs celebrated picture Of "The S.gn-
ma of the Declaration Of Independence. THIS
miU be nPeterson's' Centennial GV. 81
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GABRIEL coNRoY, :
nv BRET HARTE,
Reo;ns IN the November number.

Begins in the November number.
and will run for twelve months. THIS is Mr..
Harte's first extended work. The scenes and
characters, which the author has chosen from
his favorite field, California, are painted with
Characteristic vividness and power; and the
work is without doubt the most graphic rer-
ord Of early California life that has yet ap-
peared. We shall also begin 10 the Janusry
number
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
Htriioiditals.
Scribler's Monthly for 1876.

The publishers invite attention TO the tcl-
lowing list of some Of the attractive articles
secured in Scribner's Monthly for the coming
wear. In the field of fiction, besides numer-
Gus novelettes and shorter stories, there Will oe
Two Remarkable Serial Stories,
By AMERICAN AUTHORS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
ADVERTISEMENTS
Are tastefully and attractively displayed

@The circulation of "THE TINES" is
much larger than that of any other daily pa
per in this City or State. with the single ex-
ception of the Ledger, and is constantly in
crossing.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
IT PAYS! IT PAYS!,
What Paws ?

1TPAYS every Manufacturer, Merchant, Me
L chanic. Inventor, Farmer. or Professional
man, TO keep informed on all the improvements
and discoveries Of the age.
1T PAYS the head of every family to intro
duce into his household newspaper that is
instructive, one that fosters taste for inves.
tigatiOn, and promotes thought and encour-
ages discussion among the membcrs
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
ODD NEW YORK,

York, BY JOHN F. MINES, will appear at once,
and will attract the attention OF all, in city or
county, who mark with interest the develop
ment OF the great metropolis, and affectionate-
ly remember the quaint paculiarities of its
oldcn time.
Every number is profusely illustrated, thus
enabling US TO give 10 our descriptive and mar
rative articles, an interest and permanent
value never attained in non-illustrated pc
riodical Under its accustomed management
the magazine will in the future be devoted, as
it has been in the past, 10 sound Literature and
Christian progress.
The EDITORIAL Departments
occupy over twenty pages Of each number and
contain Dr.. Hollands vigorous and timely
editorials, as we'll as Reviews Of the latest
works in Art, Literature, and Science.
TERMS:
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Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers at Private Sale his
i very complete FIXTURES FOR THR
DlSTiLLATluN OF PEACH BRANDY-ca-
pacity two thousand baskets per day.
EDW,D. WILKINS.
Riverside, Nd, Nov.5, ls76-1n.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18
3rioditals.

The very best ladies' magazine Published. .'- Senecp
Falls ". ~ Courier.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

cracks, scales or rusts and will last life time
In order to be sure that you get Blaichley's
Pump, be careful and see that it has my trade
mark as above. If yon do not know where
to buy, descriptive circulars, together with the
name and address of the agent nearest you.
will be promptly furnished by addressing,
with stamp, CHAs. G. BLATGHLEY,
MANUFACTURER,
mr. e-9m. SOC Commerce st., Phila., Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-18

rFCHEAPEsT AND BEST! ~
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CENTENNIAL LETTERS,

Edited By John Vance Cheney.
A rare collection Of Revolutionary Letters,
mainly from stores in the hands OF the de-
scendants Of Col Joseph Ward. They are
full of interest, and will be read with a rare
relish in connection with the Centennial eel
ebration of the year.