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The New York herald., 1876-03-16
BOLD RIVER THIEVES.

Yesterday morning one OF the boldcst robbcries on
record was committed at the store Of the Hobo
ken ferry. The robbers rowcd under the ferry slip
climbed mp the piles and then forced their way through
a window iuto The room, from where they stole
ABOUT COO pounds OF lend pipe aud dozen shovcls.
There were thousands OF dollars worth OF property IN
tho place. but II would appear " the thieves wcrc
frightened aud took a nasty departure
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
INJURED BY A RAM.

Mrs. Ellen Glover Of Pcconc, Long island while re-
turning her home few evenings since was attacked
by vicious RAM short distance from her house who
threw her down, broke her Lett leg below tho knee and
fractured both her arms some time after ACCIDENT
she was found By her husband lying inscnsiblo upon
the roadside,
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE RHODES MYSTERY.

Tho body OF Captain Joseph Rhodes who was
drowned OF hs boat at the California DOCK IN Jersey
City, is sii at the Grove street Morguc Jersey CITY,
Ho left sufficient money pay the funeral expenses
but tho Coroner must procure order of the Court
before he can obtain possession OF the properly. The
Inquest was commenced evening" but no evidence
elected TO throw light tho suspicious crcum-
stances surrounding the case.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
FIRE IN SUSSEX COUNTY. N j..

About Eve O'Clock yesterday morning Gre broke
out Ia the hotel a, Andovcr about ave miles from
Sussex county n. j. Before the Newton 0remcn could
reach The place Mr william Kennoy's residence and j.
I. Smiths store both adjoining, were entirely burned
down The loss s about $40 00O, covered partly by
suFance IN Sussex and Jersey City companies The
orEin OF the 1ro Ia not known.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
THE DOOMED JERSEY JUSTICES.

Tho justices OF the pence In all the large cities OF
New Jersey greatly agtatcd tho bill pending
the Legislature which aclishcs the once OF justice
OF the peace cities having a population
and establishing district courts Tho justices in Jcr-
scy City have peuioncd the Board OF Aldermen lend
It's influence in opposition TO the measure, The Board
will not the petition till its next meeting
The New York herald., 1876-03-16

vcrsed on various topics. Dr. Denser's attention was
suddenly called to some one moving quickly in the
hallway. lie jumped from his seat and on
reaching the hall two rush out
through the door. The Doctor saw at
glance that a burglary had been committed,
i've overcoats and hats were missing the hat
rack being entirely stripped Dr. Densler raised an
alarm and pursued the two men. He caught one Of
them, but the other got away. The prisoner gave his
namc Charles Williams, aud on his person
found one OF the stolen overcoats The other four
coats were found in an adjoining area. The prisoner
was brought before Judge Kbreth yesterday and held
In 81, 500 10 answer
RoBBING CHURCH.
Mary Miller, of East Twenty seventh street. held
In $500 to stealing brass candlestick valued
at s., from the altar Roman Catholic church OF
the Holy IDnocentS Charles Deery OF No 112 West
Thirty-seventh street, found the oandestck under
hary's cloak, and John w. Murray, OF No. 126 East
Twenty seventh street, saw the robbery committed.
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
A PIECE OF JUDICIAL ADVICE.

Josh Billings gives the advice to livc within ones in
" one has TO borrow the money to do H. Judge
J. r. Daily gave advice somewhat german to this IN a
habeas corpus brought before HIM yesterday.
William = Amer recently committed Tor contempt
Of court In taking matter before the SurrVsatc's
Court after beng cnioned not to do -. His counsel
applied yesterday for his discharge insisting that the
proceedings were irregular.
whats the penalty imposcdr inquired Judge
DAILY"
"A nnc OF 500" answered the counsel
"And he has not paid H.
ssNo slrn
''l'd pay 500 rather than 90 TO Jail" said the Judge
Ell bau TO borrow H. and that's my advice IN this
Ease
its easy to give advice, but harder 10 pay money"
The most urgent pcadiugs on the prisoners behalf
aid not excite the sympathy Of Judge DAILY aud he re-
mandcd the prisoner
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
FIFTY-SEYENTH STREET COURT.
Before Judge Murray

DRAGGING GREAT NAME IN THE MIRE.
mddle-agcd decent looking man who answered to
the name OF Henry Ward Beccher brought up for
being intoxicated that he unable TO take care OF
himself The offence being his FIRST and in considera-
tion OF the distinguished name he boro he dis
churrcd
The New York herald., 1876-03-16
JOHN G. HEENAN's WIDOW.

The widow Of John c. Heonan recently commenced
. suit against Edward J, ouirk, Henry W. Genet
The New York herald., 1876-03-16

Fav VS. Gavin.--Order settled
Joseph Walker VS. Eliza Jane Walker Temporary
alnnony, SIS week; counsel fee, S5oO see memo
randum.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
MARYLAND AFFAIRS.

The Eastern Shore Railroad property in
Wicomico county has been assessed at Sat-.
900.
DR.. W. G.. G. Wilson, Jr, of Easton, has
been appointed assistant surgeon in the navy.
Algernon Percy, formerly prominent Dem
ocratic politician and member Of the Legis-
lature from Dorchester county, died recently.
Philip Arbuckle, of Cecil county, was re-
pairing some harness last week. when the awl
with which be was working slipped from a
stitch and struck one of his eyes, putting it
out.
The residence of Mr.. Tilgbman Geldsbor-
ough, in Cambridge, Dorchester county, was
totally destroyed by FIRE on Saturday night
last. The house was handsome frame build
ing valued at 1000. Most Of the furniture
was saved. The origin of the FIRE was not
known.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
GOOD NEWS FOR BOYS AND GIRL S.
ST. ANNE's SCHOOL,
MIDDLETO WN, DEL.

A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for Girls and Young Ladies. Rev. WILLIAM
c. Butler, Rector
This School is offered to the parents of this
peninsula as Home, under their own eve
and within their reach, where their daughters
may receive faithful training in all things that
eonduce to physical, mental and spiritual
growth as members of the family, of society
and, above all, of the Church of God.
The Department of Music, instrumental and
vocal, will be III charge of Graduate and an
experienced aud successful Teacher in that
specially.
Boys, under ten years of age, received.
term begins September goth, 1876. jul2sy
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
Religion Notice.


Divine service at Armstrong; Chapel to
morrow Sunday afternoon al q o'clock
Preaching by Rev. Pennell Combe Of the Will
mington N. E. Conference. All are invited
Public Sale or Real Estate.
Charles B. Lore and L. v. Aspril, Esqs.,
executors, will sell at public sale, at the Mid
dletown Botel, on Tuesday next, the valuable
real estate of the late John Atherley. Much
of this land is very desirable, the Home Farm
especially, near Odessa, being one Of the most
valuable and desirable farms in this part Of
the county. A rare opportunity is here offered
for somebody 10 buy themselves into first
class property. Read the advertisement in
another part of the TRANSCRIPT.
Entertainment at the Hall.
Connolly & Woods Dramatic Company will
perform the dramas of ''Three Years in Man
Trap" and 1.-THE Octoroon" in the Town Hall,
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next.
These dramas are much noted ones, and few
years ago created a great sensation on the
stage. They are said TO be highly moral and
very entertaining. The directors have just
completed their extensive changes and inn
provements to the hall stage, which we men,
toned last week, and the proceeds derived
from these entertainments are to 60 we be-
lieve toward paying for these improvements.
Smyrna Items.
From the Smyrna Times.l
Charles E. HAZEL wants to be clerk of the
State Senate.
Smyrna's two loan associations are expect
ed to run out at their next meeting.
Frank Bell, son of Cashier Bell, has gone
or is about going, to San Francisco.
The NJ E Sunday school are getting ready
to give a concert on Christmas night.
Smyrna, like every place else, got well
busted during the big blow last week.
A committee of ladies are circulating Local
Option petitions in and around Smyrna.
The usual subscription ball'' is to be given
a the Town Hall on the evening Of Dec 20.
Rev. Joseph T. Wright, late rector of st.
'eter's P. E. Church, moved away last week.
Rev. Pennell Combe has finished his Local
)ption canvass in Smyrna and gone else
where.
Smyrna has about 20 ice houses and it took
twenty-five teams and from 80 to 80 men to
III them with ice.
John Truax, of Rothwell's Landing fell {
ut of his stable left, Wednesday night week,
nd was badly, and it was at first feared, ;
italy injured, but he is slowly recovering.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
Business Yotals.

| DON'T FAIL to see the "EcoNoMY
COFFEE Por" at Eliason & Benson's, the
most economical coffee pot ever manu-.
factured
neat, comfortable HOUSE TO LET from
the present until March 25th, 1877, with the
privilege of next year. Is on Broad street ad-
town. Apply atthe Boor AND SHOE SToRE,
or to G. E HUKILL.
Ladies' 2-Button KID GLOVES, all colors,
warranted Every pair that rips or burrs, ex-
changed for new ones. ST. per pair.
s. M. Reynolds.
Lone Jack and other good brands of Smok-
ing Tobacco at Il. R. Wilson's.
The best Violin Strings at H. R. Wilson's.
Boys and Youths Congress Caters, Balls,
and ong Boots to fit all the little folks, at
81 25, l so l. Is. at s. M. REYNOLDS.
Go to H. R. Wilson'S and get the best To-
bacco in town.
you want Gros-Grain Ribbons cheap, 90
to W. H. MOORE l. co.'s.
Vanity. Fair Smoking Tobacco at Il. R.
Wilson's.
Kid Gloves-every pair warranted-at W.
H. Moore h Co.'S for ST.
One bale of heavy twilled Gray FIannels at
Is cents, same goods sold last season at 374
cents. s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Vanity Fair Cigarettes at H. R. Wilson's.
Go to W. H. Moore b Co.'S for Zephyr.
The largest stock of Hamburg Edgings in
Middletown can be found at W. H. MOORE
4 CO.'S.
Good Yara Segars at q. R. Wilson'S.
Buffalo Robes at W. H. Moore & Co.'S.
Good, heavy long leg Boots for mems wear
So 25, Q SO, IS and 90, for sale by
s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Orders taken for Sheet Music, at H. R.
Wilson'S.
Extra long leg, whole leather, double sole
Mems BO0ts-warranted not to leak, rip or |
break until worn out with old age. Price,
only $4 cash, at s. M. REYNOLDS.
Good Accordeons, cheap, at H. R. Wilson's
Home made shirts, made of the Best Wam-
sutta Muslin and No. 2l00 Linen and perfect |
fit, for $l.00. For sale by
s.M. REYNOLDS.
An excellent Segar for lOc at a. R. Wilson's
Opened this day, new case OF CALICOES, |
warranted fast colors, at cts. per yard, at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
If you want good cent Segar, go to q.
R. Wilson's.
It the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
ind Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at s. M. REYNOLDS.
Fine Tobaccos at H. R. Wilson'S.
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
HATS AND CAPS.
Boots and Shoes.

Our stock of Mems, Boys and Youths Boots
excel ia quality and prices any stock that
We have ever kept heretofore. We
would have purchasers bear this
IN mind and call and exam
inc before purchasing
elsewhere.
Our stock of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Shoes, in Button ani Lace, (made by the
best city and Eastern manufactur-
ers,) is complete, at moderate
prices.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
INTERNATIONAL Exrosrr1or,

have concluded to show my stock in Middle
town, and persons not having an opportunity
to visit the Exhibition in Philadelphia and see
the display of fine Stoves. have only to come
to my store and Mr.. W. q. johnson will take
great pleasure in showing my stock which is
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
now COMPLETE,

and will show you the Testimonials of those
tar exceeded my expectations, having sold
over fifty the past season. am in receipt OF
Testimonials from large majority of those
n,w using them. publish the names of a
tew Of my many customers now using my
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
FLoWERSi F1oWERSl

CUT FLOWERS furnished at short notice
from my Hot Houses, for WEDDINGS, PAR
TIES, FUNERALS, &c, on reasonable terms
Also winter blooming Plants In great variety.
Visitors always welcome.
nov 25-lm* B.F. LIPPINCOTT.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
NICHOLAS MINTURN." !"
By DR.. HOLLAND, the Editor.

Dy DIT uUIIANDi tue EuItUT.
whose story of "Sevenoaks' gave thel highest
satisfaction to the readers Of the Monthly.
The scene of this latest novel is laid on the
banks of the Hudson. The hero is young
man who has been always ttied to woman s
apron strings" but who, by the death of his
mother, is left alone in the world,-to drift
on the current Of life,-with fortune, but
without purpose.
Another serial, "His Inheritance" by Miss
TRAFroN, will begin on the completion of
That Lass O Lowrie's," by Mrs. HoDGsoN
BURNETT. Mrs. Burnett's story, begun in
August, has pathos and dramatic power
which have been surprise to the public.
There is to be series of original and ex-
qulsitely illustrated papers of popular
Science, by Mrs HERRIcK, each paper COM
plete in itself. There are to be, from various
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for Is
cents cash, at s. N. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
Fifteen Months for Sd.

SchrBSER for December, now ready, and
which contains the opening chapters of
Nicholas Minturn," will be read with eager
curiosity and interest Perhaps no more
readable number of this magazine has yet
been issued. The three numbers of ScRIBNRR
for August, September, and October, contain
ing the opening chapters of 'That Lass O.
Lowrie's, will be given to every new sub
scrIber who requests it, and whose subscrip-
ton begins with the present volume, L. e., with
the November number.
Subscription price, 81 a year-35 cents a
number. Special terms on bound volumes.
with the nearest bookseller, or send
a check or P. o. money order to
ScRIBNER Co., 743 Broadway, NY.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Mems fine calf Dress Boots double and sim
gle sole, at 81 90, 4 so and 5 90. Also, calf
Congress Caters at 81 25. l so, l 10, 2 so
3 90 and 4 90, at s. M. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
eAelu advertisements.
scRIBNER's MONTHLY
An UnriyaIIed Illustrated Magazine.

When ScRIBNER issued its famous Midsum-
mer Holiday Number in July, a friendly critic
said oft: "We are not sure but that Scribner
has touched high-water mark. We do not see
what worlds are left to it to conquer" But
the publishers do not consider that they have
reached the ultima thule of ofexcsllence-they be-
lieve "there are other worlds to conquer, and
they propose to conquer them"
The prospectus for the new volume gives
the titles of more than fifty papers (mostly il
lustrated). by writers of the highest merit.
Under the head of
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Fine Tobaccos at II. R. Wilson's.
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FOREIGN TRAVEL"

we have IA Winter on the Nile," by Gen
MCCLELLAN; "Saunterings About Constanti-
nople," by CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER; "Out
ofMy Window at Moscow" by EUGENE SoHuY-
LER; San American in Turkistan," etc,
Three serial stories are announced:
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
HOME LIFE and TRAVEL

Also, practical suggestions as to town and
country life, village improvements, etc., by
well-known specialists
Mr.. BARHARD's articles on various indus
tries OF Great Britain include the history of
"Some Experiments in Cooperation in the
November number, and "Toad Lane, Roch-
dale, in December. The subject of
Household and Home Decoration"
will have a prominent place The list Of
shorter stories, biographical and other
sketches. etc., is long one.
The editorial department will continue to
employ the ablest pens of both at home and
abroad. There will be series of letters on
literary matters, from London, by Mr.. WxL-
FORD.
We mean to make the magazine sweeter
and purer, higher and nobler, more genial and
generous in all its utterances and influences,
and more welcome visitor than ever before
in homes Of refinement and culture.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Ladies' 2-Button KID GLOVES, all colors,
warranted Every pair that rips or burrs, ex-
changed for new ones. ST. per pair.
s. NJ. Reynolds.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at s. M. REYNOLDS,
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Clark's best Spool Cotton. 6 cents per Spool
or 20 cents per dozen Cdsh, at
s. N. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Ladies call at s. NJ. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment Of Hamburg Edgings
and lnsertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Lone Jack and other good brands of Smok-
ing Tobacco at Fl. R. Wilson's.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

We have just received large stock of Cloth
ing and a much better class ofgoods than
we have kept heretofore. Owing to
the low price of Cassimeres, we
are enabled to sell a good
suit of Winter clothes
now as low as we
could sell common suit for last year.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

DON'T FAIL to see the ECONOMY
COFFEE PoT" at Eliason & Benson's, the
most economical coffee pot ever manu-
featured
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

A neat, comfortable HOUSE TO LET from
the present until March 25th, 1877, with the
privilege of next year. Is on Broad street ad-
joining B. F. Lippincott's. Lowest rent in
town. Apply atthe Boor AND SHOE Store,
or to G. E HUKILL.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

OUR STOCK of Fall and Winter Goods is
" now complete Anticipating an active
Fall and Winier trade, we have provided a
large stock of goods of all kinds, and at prices
in reach of all.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16
FIANNEIS.

Domet, Shaker, heavy Red Twilled, heavy
Gray and Blue and Cantons, at
all prices.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Home made shirts, made of the Best Wam-
sutta Muslin and No. 2l00 Linen and perfect
fit, for $l.0o. For sale by
s. NJ. REYNOLDS,
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Opened this day, a new case OF CALICOES,
warranted fast colors, at cts. per yard, at
s. M REYNOLDS'
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Extra long leg, whole leather, double sole
Mems Boots-warranted not to leak, rip or
break until worn out with old age. Price.
only $4 cash, at s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

If you want good cent Segar, 60 to q.
R. Wilson's.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

We are thankful to friends and customers
for past favors, and respectfully solicit their
patronage in the future.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-16

Divine service at Armstrong; Chapel to-
morrow Sunday afternoon at q o'clock
Preaching by Rev. Pennell Combe Of the Will
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1876-02-12
HORRIBLE BUTCHERY.

EAST LYNDON (VT.) Feb. g. Silas
Wilder, resident of this town, killed his
father and mother yesterday morning
with an axe. and cut his wife's throat.
and then hung himself, the particulars OF
which are as follows 1t is supposed that
Wilder was laboring under temporary in
sanity, superindnced by excessive excite
ment aud passion. His father and mother
were aged respectively 73 and 20 years
The Immediate cause of the affair was an
altercatlon with his wife, who in altering
pair of overalis had made them too
short. After angry ords, Wilderstarted
Tor the shed. saying he would get the axe
and end the trouble. His wife followed
aud seized him when he drew a dirk
stabbed ber aud LETT her for dead. Then
taking up the axe he started for his
father. who had followed him, struck him
fearful blow. crushing through his
head. Atthis point he appeared still fur-
ther infuriated and next attacked his
mother. killing her with three fearful
blows over the head and breast. Leay-
ing her in the front doorway he returned
to the shed and found his father had
crawled into the kitchen. He struck him
as he lay upon the floor. the axe crushed
through his head and remained fixed in
the floor. He then cut his own throat.
but death not ensuing at once, he ran to
the barn, fastened rope round his neck
aud jumped from the beam. breaking his
neck and causing instant death. The
father and mother are both dead. 1t is
thought the wife may recover.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1876-02-12
A BEAUTIFUL GIRL DIES BY HER OWN
HAND.

San JOSE, Feb. 2.-This forenoon word
was brought into town to the effect that
young lady named Martha Tlllitson. 10
Years years old. q daughter of Harlan
Iliiitson, farmer residing between Mil
pitas and Berryessa, had shot herself and
Was diving. Drs. Potts and Spencer re-
paired to the scene immediately, to find
the girl in a semi-unconscious state. The
bullet was fired from large-sized fiye-
shooter and entered in front on the left Of
the trachea. cutting through it and lodp
ing at the point of the cayi lie, between
the second aud third yertebra. The ball
WAS extracted about nine O'Clock. and
from that time untilthree o clock she was
perfectly conscious and spoke very clearly
OF her death. The cause of the rash act
was, according to her statemen. before
death, briefly as follows: For some time
past she has been keeping company with
young man named Norman Avery of
San joaquin county, OF present student
OF the University of the Pacific. between
this city and Santa Clara. The pirl said
that she loved him dearer than her own
soul. For some time past they have
oeen Keeping up correspondence, and
OF late as soon as letter was received
she would destroy it. Last evening a
letter came to hand from him which is
supposed to have contained very un-
pleasant news, he telling her that his
affection Tor her had waned, and their
correspondence should hereafter he for
mal, etc. She had destroyed the letter
AS she had all that were received latterlv
and determined upon ending her life to-
day. She arose in the morning and
helped her mother in attending TO house
nold duties IN the way OF preparing
breakfast. aud ut the close went to her
room, after procuring her fathers pistol,
and committed the fatal act. She ap-
peared glad when the doctors told her
she could not survive, and SAID she did
not want to live. She was very highly
accomplished and extremely handsome
young lady. Her parents are in affiuept
circumstances. and her unhappy death is
one OF the saddest events that has occurred
III this vicinity for many years.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1876-02-12

TELEGRAPH IN MID OcEAN.--Several for
eign naval powers are directing their at
tention to the practicability of establish
ing telegraph stations in mid ocean, BY
which messages can be send from any
part of the sea along the usual line of the
cable to the terminus point on shore. and
uicc UerSa, so that communication with
iron-clads, mail steamers and other ves-
sells may be established. The invention
consists OF hollow section column. with
base plate attached by ball and socket
joint. which is lowered in the water, and
anchored riggidly to the ground. The
branch cable is attached to the main ca
bic. and carried along the column to the
surface OF the ~aterto be there connected
with instruments on board the vessels.
BY this invention it is proposed to con-
troll naval and strategetical movements
while ship in distress could communi-
cate her exact position, the nature of her
disasters. and thus procure assistance.