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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-20
.. ., ?. %DIRECToEY.
Odd Fellows. Hall. corner Main and North
Court streetsl

yOu kehohs. uAh' oOInot MAIN anu Noiti
LODGES.
MGNpHIs LoDas, No. 6-meots every Tues
dRy. G. II. Plisohke, n. g.; s.. S. Garrett,
Y. e.; L. S. Burr. Secretary; 4. +. Risk,
treasurer.
CaIoKAsLw Lopez. No. S-meets every Mon
day night. R., j Black. \. g.. Z. N.
Holt. Treasurer Thomas Bacon, P. s..
~CHILLER LODGE, No. 10-meets every We'd
nesday night. John Spang. N. g.; Frank
Dries, '. O.; Chas. Borner, Secretary John
Linkhauer, Treasurer:
oight. @. Il. Neidsick, N. Ell. ". Ander-
son, V. g.; WIN. Henry, P. and r. s.: }. s.
Wilkins. Treasurer.
BLUFF Cry LODGE, No. lS7-meets every
Tuesday evening at $50 Second street. D. II.
Porter, N. g.. r. D. Speed, v. g.; W. II,
MaYstOn, Secretary; D. N. Kenneday. Treas.
HEoANPNHETs.
GAYoso BSoAMPMEET. No. 3--mests on the
ist and 81 Thursday nights Of each month.
John A. Holt. Up; Charles NJ. Carroll. Il.
P; d. + Goodyear, s. W.; Thos. Boon,
Scribe; B, Bingham, Treasurer; w. X.
METPH1s E~xcAxPxESr. No. Ss-moets I'd and
eth Thursday. nights Of each month. Joe
trook, s W; S S Garrett. ] W; HI Cullen,
Scribe; CH Plischke, Treasurer.
DEGREE LODGE.
MENPHIs DEGREE LoDGE No. SHEETS first
Saturday Of each month. @. M. Carroll, D.
g.; Ben Bingham, D. D. M; A. E. Kenne-
day, A. D. M; 7, P. Holland, Sec'yi F. w.
Smith, Treas.
RUTH LODGE, No. ID OF R.-meets second
and fourth Saturday nights of each month.
L. S. BUR-. N. e.; Mrs. Marcus Jones, V. g.;
T. P. Holland. Sec'y; Mrs. Geo. Miller, Treas.
GENERAL RELIEF CoMMTTER-J.S S. wilkins,
Chairman. 290 Main street; John W. WayNes-
burg. Secretary and Treasurer. 30 Front
street; A. D. Gibson, 6 West Court street; J.
q. Schmidt, AZ Menroe street; D. 7. Porter,
IS Union street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-20
OF HONOR.

NATOMA TEMPLE OF II. AND T. HHNHH
40, l-meets every Friday even EAANH
ing at 8 o'clock at Temperance III IN
Hall, No. 2gS Second street.
A.. J. McGarvey, W. Q. T.; +. 0. Milton, ".
V. T.; O.. A. s. Richardson. W. R.; O., +.
Shepherd. W. A. R.; Jos. S. Leon, W. F. T.;
Bun 4. Price, W. TT. A. Hum, W. o.; III.
II. Hampson, W. D. u; w. A. Hill, r., w.
g.; Geo. B. Elliott, W. s.; Rev. II. G. Coul-
ton, w. Chaplain.
CHELSEA TEMPLE OF II. AND T. No. 2-meots
every Tuesday evening at s o'clock, at their
IAN. Brick Church, Chelsea. g. r, Dawson
&C. T.; J. MoH, Holmes, w. V T.; GIG.
.endder, W. R.; Robt. Kendall. w. A. r.;
j. +. Chandler, W. Y. R.; W NJ. Carr, w.
T.;-W. 8. Rodgers, W. u; S. +. NOyes, W.
y, y; I. B. Rawlings, W. g.; 4. T. White,
MONTGOMERY COUNCIL No. /, 7. A. n S
T.-meets FIRST Monday in each month, In
Masonic Hal, Gayoso Block, at TX O'clock
Pm, John W. Graham, @. Of c.; John W.
THALEs TEMPLE OF II. N 7. No. 4-meets
every Monday evening at ~ o'clock at their
hall, corner Second and Adams streets, over
Engine-hOuse. d. g. Reahard. W. O, T.; j,
Wood, Wv. T.; John W. Brush, W. r.; +,
I. Davis, W. A. R.; W. II. Atkinson, w. +.
r.; Chas. II. McDougal, W. T.; George w.
Ramsey, ". UT. j.. Walker. W. D. T.; E.
Il. Risk. Jr., W. g.; w. j. Lowry. W. s..
Oar A. johnson, W. Chaplain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-20

FOR Cairo and 50. Louis,

Memphis and st. Louis Packet Company-U.
s. Mail-For 0sceola, New Madrid, Hick-
man, Cairo and 1t. Louis.
ST. GENEVIEVE ............. .... Viokers. master
7 EAVRS AS ABOVE SUM- ~.
IL DAY, May 81, at 5 p m. lk5
, For freight or passage apply 10 -
sup,t Mlsalssippi RlHeT EieYatsr Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-20
For VicksburR

Anchor Line Memphis and Wick sbuFe Packet
For VickSburg and the Bonds.
JOHN B. MAUDE -.y.....W II Blake. master
VEAVEs AB ABOVE SUM- dgo-~,
.LDAY. 21st inst, at 10 am.
For freight or passage apply TO -
AID STORM,
sup't Mississippi River Elevator Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-20

NAToMA TEMPLE OF II. AND T.
40. l-meets every Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock at Temperance
Hall, No. 2gs Second street.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
LOCAL COLUMN.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
'SCHENcK's PULNoNIC SYRUP,
SCHHNCK's SEA WEED Tonic.

CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
'SoHENcK's PULsoNIc SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic.
SCHENcK's MANDRAKE PILLS.
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the death OF the patient they lock up the
liver, stop the circulation of the blood, hemorrhage
follows and in fact they clog the action of the very
organs that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
of two,thirds of the cases of Consumption. Many
persons complain of dull pain in the side, con-
etipaton, coated tongue pain in the shoulderblade
feelings of drOwsiness and restlessness the food,
| lying heavily on the stomach, accompanied with
acdity and belching up of wind.
| These symptoms usually originated from disor-
dered condition of the stomach or torpid liver.
Persons affected, II they take One.or two heavy
colds and If the congh in these cases be suddenly
| checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged
remaining torpid, and inactive, and almost before
they are aware the lungs are mass of sores, and
liberated, the result of which is death
| Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an eXpectorant which
does not contain opium or anything calculated Il
check a cough suddenly.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach, aids
digestion and creates ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are costive, skin sallOw, or tn
symptom otherwise of a bilious tendency ,Schenck'
Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
| j. ii. SCHENCK Il Son
| NE corner Sixth and Arch Sts Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Blaine and His Letters.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-lt was stated
to day that Muligan, Atkins and Fisher,
accompanied by Charles Francis Adams,
are to be here next week, and will testify
that the letters read By Blaine on Mon.
ters originally written by Blaine Adams
was consulted at one time in profession
al capacity, aud from memory can state
that the letters published do not convey
the same impression to his mind that
those did shown to him by Muligan MIR.
Mulligan will also corroberate Mr.. Adams,
and furher says that Blaine dare no!
now produce the originals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
A Awhisky-Seller acknowledgement
Charter Change

GALEsBURG, ILL.,, June Yesterday,
Judge Smith sentenced Tom O'Connor to
pay fine of $3.50, and be imprisoned in
the county jail for ninety days, for
selling whisky Ten asked the judge to
send him to Joliet, as he was fearful the
ninety Gays of idleness would use him up.
The Judge refused, and, while being taken
to the jail by Deputy Sheriff Blood, he
broke away and ran. Up 70 the present
time he has not been captured.
An election is to be held here on the
18th of june to decide whether the city
will adopt the general state law governing
cities. There will be a warm time, as,
under our present charter, the granting Of
licenses to sell liquor is expressly for
bidden, and the temperance people pro
pose to fight it to the bitter end.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Blaine's Health

WASHINGTON, June l4.-Dr. Verdi
says Mr.. Blaine had a good night
and feels very much refreshed this morn
ing. He says he feels better and relishes
his food better than before taken sick.
WASHINGTON, June l4.-At noon Mr..
Blaine conversed with his private secretary
and calmly discussed the situation at
CINCINNATI Physicians no longer think it
necessary to keep up constant attendance
and have gone home.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. June IA.
July.
Confirm; 4540459s each; 45ss945h July;
46A August
Oats-Firmer; 29x.
Rye-71h.
Barley-61la06e
Pork-Firm; IS 75 cash: 19 90 August.
Iard-Firm; higher; II 1914 cash; IL IS August.
WHISKY 0S.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 16000 active; poor to very
choice 9546 30; heavy C00s 10; mixed packing
grades 05Gl6 10.
Cattle-Dull.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Tildea Gaining in the West.

r FUW t71e LfeW I O7N 11eTQtu.
WASHINGTON, June 10.-A letter was
received here to-day from leading Demo
crat in Central Illinois, predicting nearly
solid delegation for Tilden from that state
Mr.. Tilden is far from what was supposed
would be the choice of the Illinois Democ-
racy, but the writer speaks confidently.
He says county after county has instructed
its delegates to the state convention to
select Tllden delegates to st. Louis
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Letting Up on the Revenue Robbers.

CHICAGO, June l3.-Tbe indictments
against ex-collector Phil Wadsworth and
ex- United States District Attorney Ward,
for alleged conpiicity in whisky frauds,
were to-day dismissed in the U. s. Distric;
Court; the counsel for the government en-
tering anole prosequi. ltwas understood
that about the only testimony against tnem
was that of Jacob Rehm, which has been
discarded by all the juries before which he
has testified concerning whisky frauds.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
nS4overnment Weather" !"

WASHINGTON, June 14-The Signal Ser.
vice observations taken at 10 O'Clock
this forenoon indicate the following wealth.
er probabilities for this afternoon and to.
night:
For the northwest, diminishing norther
ly winds, possibly veeriDg to easterly
stationary pressure, higher temperature
and possibly colder, and partly cloudy
weather.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
WANTED.

MIANTED-A Solicitor to operate in Illinois, up
w ON liberal commission n moderate salary,
10 be increased the busne,s justifes, by a large
and hOurishing Company. Must be of good ad-
dress, form twenty-five TO fifty years of age, with
experience As a solicitor salesman. Best of ref
required. Address, stating full particulars
SUPERINTENDENT, Lock Box 1868, Cincinnati,
Ohio. 5-l6diw-wed
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
A Change in the Receivership of the
Peoria and Springfield Railroad.

PEORIA, ILL.,, June 13. The receiver
ship of the Peoria and Springfield Rail
road has been resigned by james Haines.
1t is understood that j. r. billiard will be
his successor. MIR. Hilliard was appointed
receiver of the Peoria and Rock Island
Railroad, and has given entire satisfaction
to all the parties in interest.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Evarts and Bristow.

New YORK, June 1.-THE Evening
Post says it is credibly stated here tnat an
anti-Blaine combination is being formed
with Evarts first, and Bristow on second
place, and if the reports are true this viii
be formidable.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
st. Louis Market.

Flour-Unchanged.
Wheat-Better; 2 fall / 81 bid cash; sales /
23h July: No do 09 asked; sales No 4 do Sc.
Corn Higher; 424 cash; 42A043 July.
Oats-Lower; 31l l32 cash; 81 bid June
Rye-Lttle doing.
Barley-LIttie doing.
Whisky 0SH
pork-Dull; I9 75020 90.
Bnlk Meats-Nominally unchanged.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
More Explanations Wanted.

WASHINGTON, June l4.-Leading Dem
ocrats here affirm that if Blaine is nomiee
mated certain documents are In hand which
will prove fatal to him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14

Stocks-Western Union 67ss Pacific Mail 24ss !:
New York Central o6n Erie l3%, new 41A; pre-
ferred 81; Rock Island 0Ts; St Paul 40A, pre-
ferred 6g14; o & NJ 1853; Wabash 2, preferred 2H
Union Pacific 5S.
COMMERCIAL.
Whest-Without decided change; No 8 Chicago
05G1 OF; No Milwaukee 10a1 II; No 2 Chi
cago 1891 10; No Milwaukee 1901 81
Rye-Quiet.
Corn-Quiet; new western mixed 54h@6f
Barley-Dull; unchanged.
Oats-Dull; mixed western 33Q42
Polk 10 20.
Whisky-1 10
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Milwaukee Market.

hEEs CulIE 4
Wheat-Quiet; 10G1 90
Corn-456D46.
Oats-25035.
WHISKY %.
Pork-19 00919 25.
Lard-u 121.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
USE RENNE'S
PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC OIL
SIT Works like a Charm

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Try it, and you will be surprised at the benefcia
effect derived from thorough and faithful use o
this popular remedy. II ls purely vegetable; SAT-
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SYRACUSE, n, ", July 25th, 1879.
WIN. RENNE & Sons, Pittsheld, Mass,
SIRs-As q duty, as well as privilege, wish Il
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qualities you ''Pain-KiIling Magic OIL" TO Bl
KEPT IN READINESS For EMERGEFCIEs, as severe at
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/ received in the terrible calamity ut the Centra
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Things which good, and truly useful. subscrib
myself, Fraturnally yours, Rev. II. A SIzEH
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL
ASTHM A.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFA ACTURERs
] and Proprietors of DR.. Il. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. INSTANT RE-
LIEF is GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes OF
three Sizes which retail for IS cents 81 cents and
81. Persons remitting retail price will have the
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpaid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz $175; $3.50 and 800; gross price, SIS
S3G; sra ETHRIDGE, FULLER Il CO.,
Rome, n. Y.
For sale in Rock Island b. John Bengston, Emf
Knhler, and K. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
New YORK Market.
NEw YORK, June ]

FINANCIAL.
Gold--1 1875.
MoDey--2I3.
Governments-Dull, lower.
Z. S. Rnnds 60 cent h-2l,s 1881 -. 22 z
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

The Mixed trains will be run subject to de-
lays incident to freight business. Trains will
stop only at stations where time is given
7.34 Pm. train on Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday will make close connection at
Delmar with train for Ocean City.
Mew Castle Trains-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at II 10 a. m.
IL 35 and 6 48 m. Leave Wilmington 20,
II As m, and 25 p m for New Castle.
Smyrna Branch Irains-Additiona to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 10 30 m
6 80 and 35 m. Leave Clayton for Smyrna
8 O5 M, 3 25, o5 and IS p m !, to make
connection with trains North andsSouth)
from Clayton.
CONNECTIONS:
At Townsend, with Queen Annes and KEN
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 Delmar, with Eastern Shore Rail Road, and
Wicomico and Pocomoke Rail Road.
aug. 5-tf II. F. KENNEY, Sup't.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
8ulrlorolls.
A Book Agent Nearly Hurt.

The Lacrosse Leader, exulting in
the fancy that book agent is well-nigh
invulnerable, declares that one recently
met with serious accident in the sub
urbs of Lacrosse He was walking
along the railroad when freight train
came along. The unfortunate man was
struck BY the engine and knocked di-
rectly across the track, some fifty-three
cars passing over him. Ho was then
tumbled down bank 800 feet high,
over stones and stumps, and just as he
get to the edge Of the river he struck
against pile driver that was at work,
and, his laying on the top Of the pile
for minute or two, the ponderous
hammer descended, striking him on the
cheek, brusing his face somewhat
The shock rolled him into the river just
as an up river packet was passing. and
by some mishsp the unfortunate man
was entangled in one Of the wheels, and
whirled round and round for All hour
and half before be was discovered and
released. He was picked up nearly
senseless and removed to the cabin,
where his wants were supplied. After
be had eaten q hearty meal he was ap-
preached by the captain, who asked:
is there anything you would like
to have ?
No. no. replied the canvasser. there
is nothing but this
What! whatp ejecuiated the cap
tain, what is it p
The book agent smiled sweetly as be
produced subscription list and said:
sSubscribs for that beautiful book en-
titled The Poisoned Gum Drop, or the
Candy Woman's Revenge"
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
CHTTRCHES.

FOREST PREsBYTERIAN.-Rev. John Patton,
D. D., Pastor. Divine service every Sunday
at 10 30 a. m. and 1902 m. Sunday School
at Gam. Lecture on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.
m. Sunday School in the Chapel at ARM
strong's every Sunday at 2.30 p. m.
ST.. ANNE's PROTESTANT EPIscoPAL.-Rey
VIM. C. Butler, Rector. On Sundays-Morning
PRAYER, 1920 a. m. Evening Prayer, TOO
D. m. Sunday School, 9 a. m. Evening Prayer
on Fridays at o'clock.
METHODIST EpIscopAL, L. G. Matlack,
D. D., Pastor. Service every Sunday at i0.30
a. m. and 7.3O p. m Sunday School at $50
a. m. and 2.3O p. m. Prayer Meeting on
Thursdays at 7.30 p. m.
CoLoREp METHODIST sT.-Rev. N. Norris
Pastor. Service every other Sunday at 1920
.. M, 8 and p. m. Sunday School every
Sunday at pm.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
BUILDING AND LOAN.

MIppLErowN B. & L. AssocIATIoN.-Samuel
Pennington, Pres; A. G. Cox, Secretary. Meets
on the FIRST Thursday of every month at 8
o'clock, p. m.
MUTUAL LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLETowN.
JAS. H. Scowdrick, Pres; A. 6. Cox, Sec
retary. Meets on the third Tuesday OF every
month at o'clock, p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
REGISTERS ORDER.

REGISTERS OFFICE,
New CASTLE COUNTY, July, 1876.
Upon the application of HENRY DAVIS,
Executor of ISAAC CAULK, late of Apo
auinimink Hundred in said county, deceased,
it is ordered and directed by the Register
that the Executor aforesaid give notice of
the granting of Letters Testamentary upon
the Estate of the deceased, with the
date of granting thereof, by causing adver-
tisements to be posted within forty days from
the date of sach Letters, in six of the most
public places of the County of New Castle,
requiring all persons having demands against
the Estate to present the same or abide by an
Act of Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided and also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the MIDDLETowN
TRANscRIpT, newspaper published in Middle
town, and 10 be contiued therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal OF
,-, Office of the Register aforesaid, at
Ills. New Castle, in New Castle County
l@~) aforesaid, the day and year above
written. S. G BIGGS, Register.
"a NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested, to the Executor on or before the
5th of July, 1877, or abide the Act of AS
sembly in such case made and provided.
ie HENRY DAVIS,
9 Executor.
Address-Middletown, Del. jull5-2m
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

A colored preacher, in translating to
his hearers the sentence. 1.-The harvest
is over, the season is ended, and thy
ssul is not saved" put it. '.De corn
has been cribbed. dere amt any more
work, and de debbil is still foolin' wild
dis community"
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

The nice young man who searches
the book stores for "A guide to Gro
quet,' exhibits an honest devotion to a
noble game, but he is not the sort Of
person one would willingly select to
break a mule.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
MASONIC.

ApoNrRAM CHAPTER No. s, R. A. NJ. Meets
in Masonic Hall on the second and fourth FRI
DAYS of every month at o'clock, p. m.
UN1os LoDGE.No. s, A. F. A. M. Meets on
the first and third Tuesdays of every month
at o'clock, p m. Masonic Hall.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

The new belt for the ladies is said to
be made in clasps, four Of which 60
around the waist. 1t will be difficult,
however. to improve upon the style Of
belt, which is made in the shape of the
coat sleeve and has an arm inside of it
We have observed, however, that this
kind usually requires more than four
clasps.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
OFFICERS OF CITIZENS NATL
RANK.

DREcroRs.- Henry Clayton, B. Gibbs, B.
T. Biggs, John A. Reynolds, James Culbert-
son, g. G. Fenimore, M. E. Walker, J. b.
Cazier, Joseph Biggs.
PREsIDENT.-Henry Clayton,
CASHIER. R. Hall.
TELLER.-John S. Crouch.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

A little boy. in Denver Sunday
School, was asked by his teacher if he
had learned anything during the past
week. oh, yes,' said he. What is
it you have learned 2 Never to lead
q deuce when you've got an ace back Of
it, was the reply.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
cYliddlftoull 9irrftorp.
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

Town ConnIssrosRRs. IT. E. Hurn, Presi-
dent; Thos Massey, Jr., Secretary; Jas. h
Scowdrick, G. W. Wilson, VIM. W. Wilson.
ASSESSOR &C. E. Anderson.
TREASURER Jones.
JUSTICE OF THE PEAcE.-DeW. @. Walker.
CONSTABLE AND PoLlcEMAN.-L. B. Lee.
LAMpLIGHTER-F. Schreitz.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

How one disagreeable man can throw
an unpleasant shadow over meeting
A lecturer once remarked that when the
dark storm clouds gather, and by the
bursting Of the tempest we are deprived
Of some trivial pleasure, let us draw
consolation from the thought that far
of, in some dry and burning desert,
parched travellers are thanking God for
the rain. But" says the disagreeable
man, "how do we know its raining over
in the desert at the same time?"
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

The only way to reach the heart of
the FIJI Islander is through his stomach;
and no sincere and earnest missionary
will object to be eaten.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
DELAWARE RAILROAD.

Passenger trains going North leave at 7.07
| s.33 m and 359 p m; going South at 10: AZ
m, and 7.34 and 8.52 p m. Freight trains
with passenger car attached, going North,
leave at'8.05 p m; going South, at 2 40 am.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
DIRECTORS OF TOWN HALL co.

J. M. Cox, Pres; Samuel Pennington, Sec;
j. r. Hall, Treas; R. A. Cochran, Jas. Gull
bertson, Jas. h. Scowdrick, VIM. b. Barr.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

WASTING MONEY ON HEATHENs.-"I
should like to jine some good Sunday
School," said doleful looking boy on
the steps Of Chicago church. the other
Sabbath morning
Would you r. inquired q good
hearted man standing near, .'then come
right into my class. "
What do you do in there 2" inquired
the boy, Frightening up.
..O6. We read and sing and do many
other interesting things."
sDo you take pcollections?" further
.-auiszed the boy.
"Yes'' said the man, 1--WE take up
collections, of course"
s.What for?"
ssOh, for money was the answer;
"money to buy tracts and send mission
aries among heathens."
"Well, replied the urchin, Il
rather guess | won't jine your school
/ 90 10 fur them as spend their money
for picnics an Christmas trees for the
boys and girls, an not as throws it
away on heathens-'
The teacher didn't offer any further
inducements.
THE MOTHER OF Twins IN A GUAM
DAIRY The mother Of two sons, twins,
met one Of theirs in field one morning.
(which Of you two boys am l speak
ing to?" asked the mother, is it you
or youa brother p
why do you ask ?" inquired the lad
prudently.
Because. if it's your brother will
box his ears, answered the mother.
.'It is not my brother, it is /" said
the boy.
Then your brother is wearing your
coat, for yours had hole in it,
.'No, mother, | am wearing my own
coat"
Good heavensw cried the mother,
looking at him intently, you are your
brother, after all Y
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12
POST OFFICE.

OFFICE HouRs.-Opens at 80 m and
closes at m every day except Sunday
Mails for the North close at 8.l5 m, and
$40 p m.
Mail for the South closes at 10 10 u.
Mails for Odessa close at O % m and 9 80
p m.
Mails for Warwick, Sassairas and Cecilton
close at 1923 m.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-12

@ The circulation of aTHE TINES y 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
creasing.