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Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
l vslca fronn tlne Levels.

I1uuSG lUI IEntf - ~ SS-A - -
o
veice from the Levels.
Mn EDrroR 1T see by your last issue that
we are 10 have the pleasure Of welcoming our
old friend, Mr.. R T. Lockwood, as farmer
once again. AS friend and competitor for
the raising Of fine stock he is doubly welcome
Competition is the Mother Of Improvement:
and as farmers south Of Middletown Tor more
commonly designated Levels) are wide awake
energetic and practical men, Mr. I. will have
to rise early and keep his eyes wide open, Or
be will never be able to gain'his former repu-
tation-having been SO liberal as to give the
boys four years chance.
Conspicuous among the names Of our farm
ers noted for their interest in the raising OF
superior stock is that Of Mr. R. A Cochran,
whose herd Of short horn cattle is known to
be one Of the finest in New Castle county. !
suppose there is not any one COW in his herd
he would take less than one hundred, ana lor
several not less than two hundred dollars
But like Ill the good stock we have, they, or
their ancestors were brought from the West by
M. i P. Mcdowell Mr.. Mcdowell has ser
tainly given the farmers a rare chance TO I'M
nrove their stock. and it only remains Tor
them to embrace it; word to the wise Is
sufficient Mr. R. L. Naudain is also improY-
inc his stock cattle by the introduction OF lhe
thoroughbred short horns among them ne
has two very fine cows for which he would
not take less than ono hundred dollars each;
one was lately purchased Of R. Cochran, Ir.
He vas also influential in introducing the
Berkshire swine in this part of the country,
and he now has the finest lot Of pigs that gan
be seen anywhere. notice also, that his yaFo
Is stocked with thoroughbred chicks Of the
Partridge Cochin variety What think you
will not Mr.. L. have to be up and doing 70
outstrip some Of his many friends and neigh
borg9 SHORT HoRS.
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
Pigeon Match.

The Pigeon Shooting Match at Massey 5 Md
on Thursday, between Joseph Parsons Of Mid
dletown ana A. Cruiser Of Crumpton. Nd, for
a purse Of S5y, resulted in the defeat Of our
champion. The score was as follows:
Cruiser III 0 Il II
Parsons, Q -
Another match was made up between Alex.
Maxwell and Longman ofSt. Georges, for $40
and was won by Longman BY score Of 3 to |.
A third match between Cruiser, Parsons and
Eongman. for SIS, resulted in the following
score
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09

'sBlatchley's' Celebrated Cucumber Wood
Pumps, and "Grafton" Cucumber Wood
Pumps. These are the two best Cucumber
Wood Pumps in the market.
| desire particularly to call special atten-
lion to Lucas Mixed Paints" A very supe-
rior Paint-all colors. Large quantities sold
and giving universal satisfaction. Manufac-
tured by John Lucas L Co, one of the oldest
and most reliable paint manufactures in Phil
adelphia. Satisfaction guaranteed. Send for
color card and prices We consider it suPe-
rior to the well-known ''Averiil Paint"
Fah 6-ir
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
announcements Of Candidates.
For Coroner.

candidates for Office will be announced under this
heading in the Transcript until the nomination. for
s5. invariably in advance.
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
New Advertisements. A

Mrs. Alden's Reading and Musical Recital.
Grand Concert nnder auspices Of Damon
Lodge, K. ofP.
Polk j, Cochran's Sixth Annual Sale.
j. +. Tygert, Star Bone Phosphate.
J.T. Gears & Co., manufactures Of farming
implements, etc.
Mutual Loan, Annual meeting.
House for rent, by J. N. Cox \ Bro.
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
HoUsEKEEPERs' LINENS, &c.
Ea1;aa Irish and Flemish Inaa. From 22c 10 81 As.

H0UsEKEEPERS' LINENS, &c.
[5i9 YardsRds sRa eiInlsh fneas From sae to 81 49,
Pillow and Bosts. 4s-iash 4s-iash From
45-inch
Linens, 50-inch 30 cents
54-inch
Irish and Belgian 64-inch Upwards.
A EXTRA HEAVY ] AS Low AS
Y 90-INCH A DOLLAR
lhlSH SHEE"ING A YARD.
BARNkSLEY SHEETINGS, I
IRISH SHEETNGS. Unusually
SCOTCH SHEETINGS, Low Prices.
FLEMISH SHEETINGS,.
OUR OWN IMPORTATION From 62c TO
TABLE LINEN, 8.4 WIDE. : three dollars
VERY FINE GOODS. yard.
TABLE LINEN BY THE YARD From 25c
Ga, IA. 8-4, 9-4, 10-4
LOOM DICE AND DAMASK. Upward
HANDSOME DAMAsK SETS, ! Cheaper
Table Cloths Napkins to match than
from yds to 6 yds long, Irish, ever
Barnsey, French, Germsn. Before
Beautiful Napkins from SOC a doz to S24.
Full sized French Napkins, reduced from
SC TO 81 80.
Complete Stock of TOWELS &c UP.
DGmask and Huck TOWELS lOe UP.
Towels, Barnslcy, TOWELS llcUP.
Irish, Scotch, French, TOWELS I2c UP.
German, &c, &c. TOWELS lac UP.
EVERY HOUSEKEEPER WILL NOW DO
WELL To CONE AND EXAMINE
LINENS AND PRICES.
Getting these goods direct from the manu-
factories in Ireland and elsewhere, and avoid
ing all extra costs we are able to make very
low prices.
Embrolerics and Ribbons Large lot Col
orel Emhroidgres, one, Two and three scol-
loPs, in
Navy Blue Black, Brown and Red.
Narrow Patterns, 6to Sc.
Medium Patterns 8 to l4c.
Wide Patterns Is 10 Csc.
Guipure and Duchess Embroideries, in
beautiful assortment
The RIBBON DEPARTMENT has been
greatly improved, and the stock is wonder
fully choice and desirable
All-silk French Imported Sash Ribbons, in
all the beautiful spring shades, IL the follow
ing prices:
3 inches wide, lOc per yard worth 75c.
G inches wide, soc per yard: worth 81 90.
inches wide, 6Uc per yard; worth 81 %.
inches wide 75c per yard worth 81 50.
The colors are perfect, and they are made
of the best quality of French Silk.
We open new and complete line of Satin
Ribbons, in all widths. in two colors, the very
latest Also, Satin and Watered Grgs Grain.
| Satin and Gros Grain in the newest Paris
1 spring colors.
4 We have opened new line Of all-slk j
heavy Gros Grain Rbbens, manufactured
expressly for US, which are Of superb quality,
I A full stock OF Fancy Broca Persian and
I Frnged-edged Ribbons An entirely new
! article.
SUITS AND CL0AkS.
Stuff and Silk Cosumesf from $40 10 $50.
/ S35 Suits reduced to S22.
S5g Sn;:s reduced 70 S35.
SIS Suits reduceR 10 $40.
St Coats reduced from Sl2.
Si2 so Goats reduced from S23.
Splendid B4rssias in this Section.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS
We have from 400 TO 500 pairs Lace Cur
tains. regular makes Many of the lots have
+ been largely redIced.
( Regular S25 Curtains reduced to sis.
j Regular $50 Curtains reduced 10 SD.
/ Regular Sl2 30 Curtains reduced 10 S. 80.
I Regular $40 Curtains reduced TO Sc So
We commend these quotations TO the care
+ full consideration of the people, who will tind
/ on visiting us that we have only given half
! of the list Of attractions of this Advance Sale.
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
Fruit transportation.

The affair wound up with supper and the
bows arrived home at late hour,
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09
rThe Chairmar,s ! reply to Mir. Hinclzl

MlDDLETOWNy FeDTflaFt ZOln. ~ IN.
Isaac Hinckley Esq President ~, ". y Y.
r. r. Company:
DEAR Sir: Your reply to the letter Of the
Secretary Of the Peach Growers Meeting. ask
ing an interview on subject Of freights between
you and committee on freight charges, received.
In regard to the movement looking to an early
arranging Of the tariff Of charges for fruit ship
ments being premature, " Of course, from our
section, it is obvious we think otherwise
However, You have virtually settled the ques-
ton Of an interview at this time. We now
ask. that YOU will, as soon as convenient with
prior duties. submit to us what will be the
charge to Jersey City The earlier this is done
the more convenient will it be to a large class
Of those We represents especially SO, if the tariff
should be about last years rates The pros
spectiye crop should Be large, as the last two
years were partial failures, and with the de-
pressed condition of the markets, now exist
ing, it will require a material reduction IN
freight to justify shipping great portion Of
the crop. The committee will hold themselves
subject to whatever time you may appoint,
either for 4 conference or to have your final
answer. Respectfully,
e. A NowLAND,
Middletown transcript., 1878-03-09

Correspondence between the committee ap-
pointgd at the late Peach Meeting and Isaac
fiinckley.
J. 81 Naudain, Secretary, by request Of the
committee appointed to confer with The Rilroad
Officials on the question Of freight, enclosed
Mr.. HinckIey copy Of the resolutions passed
at the meeting on the 18th ult, and requested
that he name time when it would suit him
to cenfer with the committee. Mr. Hinckley
replied as follows:
PHILADELPHIA, February 2lst, 1878.
J. B Naudain, Esq Secretary &c, Middle
torn, Del
DEAR SIR: received yesterday, your letter
Of the 18th inst. asking me to name q day to
meet a committee appointed by the Fruit
Growers who met at Middetown, on the 10th
instant
can meet them on a days notice probably,
any day this month excepting the 9th; but
should have as much notice as possible, as
am likely to be called to Washington. IT
would not be right for me however, to allow
the committee to take the trouble to come SO
far, under the impression that the Company is
prepared to make at this time any plan in re-
spect to moving fruit next summer and autumn
They should also be informed that even when
the season Of frui traffic approaches more close
| w. this Company will not be able to hX any
| through rates, or make any through arrange
ments, excepting with the cooperation OF con-
Meeting R r Companies To myself, # seems
premature to have any interview in respect 70
4 fruit traffic but if the committee think differ
/ emily will be ready to meet them.
Very Respectfully; ISAAC HINCKLEY,
President
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20


The Crown Prince of Germany IS
MANNED in the left hand and holds a
gun with difficulty. He is good lin
guist, and particularly well versed in
English, which he speaks like native.
A memorial, to which nearly half a
million signatures of members of the
Church of England were appended, has
been sent to Queen Victoria, praying
her to use all the influence at her com
mand '.to repress the practice OF auricu-
lar confession, which is so repugnant
to the conscience aud feelings OF this
Protestant country"
The Grand Duke Nicholas is tall,
strongly built, and soldierly in person.
but with no indication of capacity, and
certainly none of refinement. in his
countenance. His forehead is narrow,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
Haps and Mishaps.

james Crum, aged Il, of Oil City,
Pa, while carrying bucket OF coal fel
over washtub and broke his neck.
&C. n. Noble, herdsman near Mar
shalltown, Iowa, was gored to death the
other day by a mad bull.
Edward Sumner, aged %, of Bos-
ton, cutlery grinder, was killed by the
bursting of the grindstone at which he
was at work.
"A house belonging to a Mrs. La
Mar, near Sioux City, Iowa, was struck
by lightning the other day, and Mrs. La
Mar and her son were killed
"A little Boston girl named winfred
Clarkson, while picking up wood in a
steam saw-mill was caught in some of
the machinery and almost instantly
killed.
Three practical jokers at Toledo,
o., dosed an old mans beer glass with
eroton oil. The victim of their joke
died, and the three jokers are now in
Jail repenting of their folly.
William GUILTY, an employee of the
Cleveland (O.) rolling-mill, was killed
by piece of iron flying from drop
used for breaking old iron, striking
him on the temple and causing sudden
death.
Peter Mitchell, of Boston, granite
worker, was caught in the shafting of
vertical polishing machine making 100
revolutions minute, and whirled around
at this great velocity for several seconds,
l.. &.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20

"A hard-drinking man, who went in
to the saloon business, explained that
he could make enough off his own drinks
to pay the rent.
The best thing ever said about a
war between Russia and England was
tha mot of Prince Gortschakoff, who
said: /" 1t would be fight between Il
fish and dog"
With what little friction the earth
would revolye if the suavity of a new
beau in the presence of the mother OF
his adored would only become epidemic.
-Bredkfast- Table.
The spring pattern OF dresses in
cludes cut-away coat and vest. There
hasn't been such a striking similarity of
gentlemen's and ladies' apparel since
the days of Adam and Eye.-BOSton
Post.
The Photograph Age" VIII you
have re cavatina by Patti or re postillion
sonsa by Wachtel?" "Move on you
beetle-brOwed garlic-eater, or III call
the police. You're the forty-ninth man
with a phonograph that's been here
since daylight" artist proceeds to
the next house and strikes up 4 finale
from Wagner, Photographed at Bay
reuth. )-Ciiscinna Commercial.
Or. T. ID. Lente says the most i'm
portant desideratum for the invalid is
occupation TO give employ
ment 10 both body and mind. Want Of
it is stumbling-block to the improve
ment and enjoyment of many of the
visitors of Florida. Ennui is the dan
gerous enemy of the invalid. The same
idea is expressed in the following
Chinese proverb: 1.-The dog in the ken
mel barks at his fleas, but the dog who
is hunting does not feel them. 'FDr.
Foote's Health Monthly. $50
The Earl of Derby is in looks not !
unlike the late Tom Sayers. His sus-
penders are never fixed to the proper |
height, consequently there is piece off |
the bottom of his trowsers, owing to
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
Science and Industry.

The Chattanooga steel rail works
will be in operation June l.
Twelve hundred and sixty acres
of wheat are 10 be sown on one farm in
Cottonwood County, Minnesota, this
spring.
London Hdrdirare says: AT an exhi-
hilton of Japanese art and manufacture
held in the Imperial Palace, the first OBJ
jeeis which met the eye of Commander
Briggs, Il. N, were an American pillow
and a large farm wagon.
-Tohacco-smoking is on the increase,
In 1871 the quantity of tobacco used in
the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland was less than fourteen
ounces head of population; in 1876 it
was one pound seven and one-half
ounces head.
AIR. j. b. Knigh. of the Franklin
Institute, in Philadelphia, scientific
engineer, has made thorough exam
tnation of the keely motor during a
period of live months, and reports that
1t is Il fraud, and that the varied parts
of its apparatus have been constructed
with intent to deceive.
The bones from farmers kitchens
would amount to a large item of fer
tilizing matter if properly reduced.
When a bone grinding mill is not with
in reach, the bones may be broken up
into small pieces; soak them in water,
then add fifty pounds sulphuric acid to
every one hundred pounds of bones.
A novel and valuable application of
electricity, designed TO prevent the posi-
bility of collisions on railroads, is now
the subject of experiment in the Mar
settles station. 1t consists of an electric
mirror, in which all the movements on a
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
school and Church.

Two of DIR. Otis Gibson's Chinese
converts on the Pacific Coast have been
licensed to preach.
Miss Lou NJ. Reed, instructor in the
microscopic laboratory at the Michigan
University, is the only lady ever en-
ployed in the institution, and is giving
satisfaction.
The Bible College, situated at Bing-
hamton, n. Y. which affords free uni
versity course to the daughters of disa-
bled or deceased ministers, without re-
gard 10 sect, is full to oyerhowing.
Free schools flourish in Japan.
The latest educational report shows
that two million children are receiving
instruction in the schools, that number
representing six per cent. OF the whole
population of the empire.
"A Presbyterian chapel was dedicat-
ed in the City Of Pekin, China, on the
LIST of October, 1877 The chapel had
been built in part by the native Chris
tians, but mainly By gifts from friends of
missions. All the missionaries in the
city were present.
uc Cpulcc lIusl-
worthy source, according to the Spring
field Republican, that a fund from the
sale of Gospel Hymns, now amounting
TO 100000, is in the hands of John
Wanamaker and George Ii. Stuart, OF
Philadelphia, and John V. Farwell, of
Chicago, as trustees, and that Moody
and Sankey's support comes from the
nroceeds of this fund
The Baptists and the Methodists are
both troubled with surplus of minis
tiers. The Yearbook OF the former re-
ports in the United States at close % the
year 1877. Baptist churches, 24,000;
Baptist ministers, 1880; that is, 20
churches to l. ministers. The Meth
odist statistics show minister for every
l46 commandments, and Bishop Foster
recently stated that there. were now
1900 young men knocking at the doors
of the Methodist Church, and seeking
employment as ministers.
The clergymen in charge of the
Episcopal missions among the freedmen
of the South are encouraged at the result
of their labors There are already in
the South 81 chapels for colored wor-
shippers Of that denomination, 81 clergy
men and teachers, five of whom are col
ored, and one colored evangelist. 1t is
held that of the 100000 colored peo-
pile one-third have since the war risen
to a higher civilization and a higher life;
one-third have gone down to lower
plane, and one-third are left victims of
circumstances.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST.



"" ''
-'ic'or hugo Is worth over si'oeo''
W..
Miss Braddon is in her thirty-second
novel and her forty-second year.
Franz Sigel has been lecturing in
New YORK on the German Revolution
Of lS4o.
-Berstadt's " Yosemite Valley" has
been bought for S2,l00 by James Ii.
Walker, of Chicago.
Mrs Marilla nj Kicker. a Wash
ington lawyer, recently won the ac-
quittal OF client charged with murder.
General George A. Sheridan, of
Louisiana, has finished a series of forty
lectures in Indiana for the benefit of the
Merton Monument fund. The gross re-
ceipts amounted to $4,000.
Thorn are now npbl;sbed in the
limited K;,Gdor Of. O., Rr;t.;n and
Irolard az ,,a,,,s,,.,.rs Enol.rd end
London CLAIMING 336 There are $50
maeazines and reviews. of which &c. are
OF n RELIGIONS Character.
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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
VEGET ] ENE
CURED HER.

DORCHESTER MASS, Jurs II.
Dr. STEVENS:
L,T SRI feel 1t ny duty 10 say one word IN regard
u the great benefit have received from use OF one
Of the greatest wonders % the world Is your yege-
tine have been Of the sufferers for the
last eight years that could he living do sincere
g thank God and your ye.tine relief have
got The Rheumatism has paiued me- such an extent
tiat my feet broke out In For the last three
years have not been able 10 walk can walk and
sleep. and do my work well ever did and must
say owe II all 10 your blood purifier Veretne
AiAR6ERY WELLS
NE6ErISH.-The great success Of the vefeiine AZ
cleanser and purifier Of the blood shown beyond
Goubt by the great numbers who have taken It. and
ceiTed immediate relief with such remarkable CURES
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20

line 100 kilometres in Myth are brought
wildly before the eye, and enables the
station-masters to follow exactly the
progress of every train. By this means
it is hoped that all accidents resulting
from delays or too rapid runs can be en-
tirely avoided, and arrangements are
being made for TIE general introduce
ton into the stations of the new inven-
ton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
l Win Try Vegotire.
He Did
AND WAS CURED.


DELAWARE. o. Feb. 10. 1871
kffr SRI wish 20 ,ivP ynu this testn1rv fhat you
may know, and let oiheTs s;io what ytgei!le ms ne
fof me- Auut TIVE years ae 4 snail clIf,e On my
leg; L su became large Ulcer. 50 tftlifss ne that
consulted the doctor but rpt 10 LIEF. Eryigg
fnlf daT % Cay ! suffered ie1iiig; coGd rot rtst
day n- l-'-ht. rasiucesi uTy trenfs t!ni-hi
iuic7- his advice 1t did 10 ey.if lean truly say
Was discouraged. At this tine Was pukifs over ms
newspaper saw yuir adreri cement of ie-tinc Tho
ireit Blood PuEincr fos CLEANSING ~ hl1od all
nItl.iii'7 curing Humors. licas. &c. said b my
iaiiiEl VIII Iy some Il t'le Nrrctilr. Before lad
used tic i.rst bottle began 70 fti aezrr. made Up
Jas 1ind ii got tie gt isiilt-ise u Lass could
nos frp well uizitG IQlnlngrd !akiag liz yssctne
iooF sitfteen bottles ~ hesitn s SD. Trc Ulccr
J. GHle and an able a. ctirur -fs t'siresS. rad
ahoui for nunGfd dollars !eT iriie an, q, ciofs be-
fore hllieit The heaet.ne- tayg I'D ys,e-
tine 70 u-els With -fnd ,ccts i ai.a1s keep husile
o. 1t Ia the house now. II is uosf ,scile medicine
NeIy IcIeciuiiy yosTs.
Nh. inthoni Is ON u The pi,aars 81 neawsre o. He
setiiss Ler IN 1884 He l. Tealt.y genieman 81 the
firm of J. Anihonl * SanN Ar. Au-l IS es:snsi.ely
known especially among thf GaIfnars swell Known
IA CINCINNATI t.e % Inspected 10 AL -a..s--.
IMPURE DLo09.-in morbid cond.ll. MS Gf the blood
ar iany diseases. snch as ssi rlln uuisNoI;n hos
crunclf-, sores n!sES and pilrrs IN this condition
II toe blood Try the iEGETINi anu cur "a affections
As boodpuIiiier II has equal Its elects
Gc.inL
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-04-20
ribly mansled and bruised when exFi-
Gated. and died in a few hours.

fibly mangled and bruised when ex9it
Gated, and died in few hours.
At Springfield, Iowa, l4-year-old
son of ZenOr Taber left the house with
a revolver for the purpose of sbooang
rats that infested the barn. An hour and
a half afterward he was found lying
against fence with bullet-hole in his
forehead, and unconscious. He died in
a few hours.-Howard Z. Covert, the
l2-ycar-old step-son of Mr.. Robert Ellis
of Hartsdale, Weschester County, n. Y.
accidentally shot himself through the
head with toy pistol, and on his par
ents' return to their home they found him
dead on the parlor floor. 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-19

Du ChailIu mentions Oh African chief who
had three hundred wives, yet it only costs
him three cents a year to dress each Que OF
them. This is not so very remarkable. We
can pick out man in our town who has
only one wife, and it doesn't cost him a
cent year to dress her. On the contrary,
it costs her about one hundred and fifty
dollars year to dress him.-No7ristoeon
Herald.
1t is less than five years ago that men dis
covered that eggs would keep longer If
standing on one end. There was Patrick
Henry, the Websters, 'Franklin--dozens OF
others who lived for nothins.-FTee Press.
- A Delaware church purchased 1877 cuspa-
dores.--E Exchange. As Shakespeare says !:
"'Tis true, its spitty. Spitty tits, tits
true" Expectations in that church.
Bulletin.
Buffalo capitalists are about to build an
immense flouring-mill at Niagara. We sup
pose, when the mill is completed, they will
charge you a dollar for looking at it.
Harkeye. -
The ward boundaries OF Constantinople
will have to be drawn in a little in order to
get the capital inside the limits OF the new
map of Turkey arkeye.