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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
High School.

The graduation day exercises take place on the evening of Thursday, the 21st, and the promenade concert at Loomis Temple of Music Friday evening following. The pro gramme for the former will include the de- livery of the valedictory by Miss Merriman. Other essayists, determined by their rank, are: 1, Alice M. Merriman; ?, Katy H. Conner 3, Mollie Mailer; 4, Anna A. Gill dersleeve; 5, Mary E. Andrew; 6, Eleanor A. Peck; z, Bessie l.. Kent 8, Joseph H. Townsend; 9, Thomas NJ. Cahill; 10, Hattie P. Cowel.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

Elegant Easter Cards, at Northrops, 3s5 State street, for half the usual price. Also Eggs
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
At the state Capitol.

No Prospect of AdjOurnment This Week Cooperative Insurance-The Oyster Dredging Btn Finally sett1ed-New Ha- ven's City Charter submitted-Other Matters of Interest.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

mour, Brewster, Hoyt, Hammond, Brad street, Peet, Silliman. Dennis-11.
 The bill was then passed
 Several matters reported unfavorably by committees were rejected, and the Senate at 1850 adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
Auction or Pafnttngs.

AUct1Om OT E1A1mt1h8s.
 Remember that every night this week oil paintings and chromos will be closed out to the highest bidder at 458 State street. To accommodate out-of-town buyers they will be retailed at auction prices through the day.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WAsHINGToN, D. O., April 6-1 A. N. For the New England States areas of snow and partly cloudy weather southwest to northwest winds slight rise barometer and continued lower tempera- ture.
 For the Middle States fair weather south of New York and slight in the northern portions, with northwest southwest winds during the day rising followed by falling barometer and slight rise in tenn perature
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
Seven Hundred ThOusnnd Dollars in
 Bonds Sold.

The New Haven and Northampton compa- ny yesterday sold the whole seven hundred thousand dollars of their first mortgage non- taxable five per cent. bonds, having thirty years to run, at premium of six per cent. These bonds are secured on their new north ern extension road from Northampton to the Troy and Greenfield railroad, with the branch to Turner's Falls, which is considered sec- ond Holyoke.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
Her Daughters Story.

"My mother, residing at Stamford, Conn, is s3 years of age, and for four years has suffered from rheumatism so much so that she was unable to move about the house. lady friend induced her to try your sFavorite Remedy. She did so and found great re- lief" The above is quotation from late letter addressed to Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. Y. ''Kennedy's Favorite Rem edy' not only cures rheumatism, but is the popular specific for all diseases of the blood and the ills incident to females.
 mh25 I2d2w2dp
 All interested in Easter cards should make it point to visit Coan's bookstore. His stock is said to be the largest and handsomest in the city
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
PoIice Conmfssfoners,

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was held last even ing, Commissioner Atwater presiding.
 Joseph Goebel petitioned for position on the force, and his petition was ordered on file.
 Bills for the month of March were ap- proved as follows: Pay roll, $6, 931 AZ l; miscellaneous bills, $1546O.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

The last organ recital of the series will oc- cur this evening, and solos will be rendered by Miss Phelps and MT. c. E. Richards, 's2. Doors will be open at 7:3O and the exercises begin at 8 o'clock. The programme is as follows:
 l. uga. J D. B3ch
 Organ.
 7. AmADhe. .StoeckeI .. Mlgnon. ....A TRomas l. Lorage.. .Baftiste ' A''s'e, Mr. Q. E. Richards, 'sa .s0s'i g. sehsrao ,,r,.n. Beethoven T. The Message.s .Blumenthal a canfata. .--.. Mendelasohn 7. Lohangrln, Wagner
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
..NIy Wayward Pardner."

stMy Wayward Pardner.'
 My Wayward Farther or My Trials with Josiah, America the Widow Bump, and Etcetery," is the title of the latest work of tJosiah Aliens Wife," author of My Opin- ions and Betsey Bobbet's, :" Samantha at the Centennial, etc. Those who have read the earlier works of the author know how full of homely wisdom, wit and genuine entertain ment they are, and will be eager to read the last one, which is fully as readable and anus ing as the others. And those who have not read any of the literary productions of 'Jo- siah Aliens Wife" cannot do better than to begin with My Wayward Pardner." The book is sold only by subscription, and lady, . resident of this city, is now canvassing the city for subscribers, and will give all those who wish it an opportunity to buy it.
 Fair Haven.
 The annual meeting of First Congregation al church society, Fair Haven, was held in the lecture room of the church Monday evening. Deacon Willis Hemingway was elected chairman.
 c. s. Bushnell, chairman of the committee appointed to confer with the church in ref erence to the plan of raising funds for the current year, reported, recommending the adoption of the plan employed in 1874, which provided for the pledging of the members to pay certain sums weekly The plan was adopted unanimously. The reports of the society's committee and treasurer were made and adopted, after which the following off, cers were elected for the ensuing year |: George E. Thompson chairman, c. S. Bush nell, Deacon Willis Hemingway, J. H. Bush nell, Dr. s. D. Gilbert, Edward Smith, Dan iel Bishop.
 Clerk, John c. Bradley.
 Treasurer, Friend Francis
 Music committee, William H. Thompson, Fred H. Hemingway, Samuel Hemingway.
 West Haven.
 The funeral of Mrs. William Evans was held from her late residence on Washington avenue last Sunday afternoon. Rev. MT. Warrington, of the Episcopal church, offici- ated. She leaves two motherless children. There was goodly number of sympathizing friends in attendance. MT. Evans has the sympathy of the public in his loss. She was the daughter of Joseph Miller of this city. He is a carpenter in the employ of the Consolidated railroad
 Frederic Booth, son of s. E. Booth, Esq, left for Oakland, California, last week. He is going in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad company as bridge builder and for general carpenter work along the line of the road. This is his second trip. Charles and Henry Thomson former residents of the borough, have been there several years. Both of them are first class carpenters. They speak very highly of the Golden State as just the place for young men of energy.
 Charles Clark, the carpenter builder, has taken the contract to build a cottage on Beach street, next to that of Mir. Johnson, the clothier, to be finished for occupancy early in June, for MT. Charles Metzger, of New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

Children's carriages. c. Cowles & Co.,,
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
a Tragedy in Kent.

On Monday evening jeremiah Scanlon,
farmer in lower Kent, armed himself
with shotgun, went to the house of
Curtis Williams, neighbor, entered the
yard, knocked fer admission, and, when
his victim appeared at window, advanc-
ing to answer the summons, deliberately
shot him. The load entered Williams left
breast, inflicting terrible wound, which
at first was thought to be fatal, but there
are now hopes of his recovery. After see
ing his victim fall, ScanIon turned away
and went to the house of John Saxton
with the intention of shooting him, but he
was away from home. A few minutes
later the inmates of Sa8tons house heard
the report Of a gun, and going out they
found Scanlon lying in the road bleeding
profusely from wound in the groin.
Some believe Scanlon shot himself in
tentionaly while others are Of the opinion
that the shooting was accidental. He died
Tuesday morning. The wound was made
by charge of powder and wadding, no
shot being in the barrel. Williams and
Scanlon owned adjoining farms and the
shooting grew out of a feud about the
dividing line. There have been several
lawsuits between the two, one of which,
brought by Scanlon against Williams, was
on Monday ruled from the docket. This
greatly enraged Scanlon and was the
direct cause of the tragedy. Williams
physicians think he will recover.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Entertainment Ahead.

A literary and musical entertainment
under the auspices of Irving Lyceum will
be given in Middletown Hall on Tuesday
evening, November sth. Prof. s. T.
Ford, pronounced the most pleasing and
amusing reader that has ever visited the
Peninsula, has been engaged to sustain
the literary part of the programme, and
the vocal and instrumental music will be
rendered by members of the Lyceum and
other excellent local talent. An evening
Of unusual enjoyment may be expected.
we hope to be able to publish the pro-
gramme in our next issue. The entertain
ment is held in aid of the Lyceum, which
has been under much expense in furnish
ing its neat and cozy room, and we feel
sure our good people will be eager for an
opportunity to help so good cause. Ad-
25 cents; reserved seat tickets, 35
cents. Mr.. Dunning, at the post-office, has
reserved-seat tickets on sale and will show
you chart of the Hall. There will not
be many reserved seats left by the day of
the entertainment, we opine.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Entertainment Tonight.

The Hyers Sisters Combination, under
the management of NJ. B. Leavitt, will
appear at Middletown Hall this evening
in the musical comedy, "Out of Bondage. :"
It is colored comic opera company,
which, if we may judge by press opinions
from all parts of the country, possesses in
its personnel great deal of merit and the
ability to entertain any audience through
an evening. The Hyers Sisters are musi-
cal prodigies, and have won fame in all
the large cities of the country. When
Gilmore gave his great Worlds Jubilee
in Boston, where he had the choicest tai
ent in the world, he bestowed upon
Louise and Madah Hyers special honor.
They were placed one on each side of him
among the great solo artists, who occupied
the artists platform. Our people should
not miss the opportunity to hear them this
evening. We can assure those who may
be skeptical about the merits Of this
company that they will be pleased with
the entertainment.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Leg Broken.

On Saturday, Emlen. aged thirteen, son
of Thomas Massey, Jr., of Middletown,
went out short distance in the country to
gather persimmons. He was accompanied
by younger brother and two little girls,
all eager for an hours sport in the fields
and woods, and prepared to bring home
store of persimmons, out of which the
frosts are supposed to have taken the
greater portion of the pucker. Finding
tree that bore an abundant crop, Emlen
CALAMITY mounted it and passed out upon
a rather frail limb, about twelve feet from
the ground, when it broke short of, throw
ing him to the ground. By the fall his
left leg was broken, near the hip, and his
right arm badly wrenched. Drs. Barr
and Mckee set the broken bone, and EN-
len, though suffering considerably, is do
ing as well as his physicians and friends
could expect, under the circumstances.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
RIaryIand Matters.

- Elkton's gas works are soon to be
sold at public sale.
- Enough money has been subscribed
to put Cecil county's creamery in OPP
Grafton.
All but three of the Eastern shore ed
itors are married and the most of them are
baldheaded.
A Chestertown boy, during his brief
career of five years, has suffered with four
broken legs and is now laid by with a
broken arm.
The trial Of Arrants for the murder
of Volcker will begin at Elkton on Mon
day next. More than one hundred wit
nesses have been summoned in the case.
- Elkton had a Church wedding on
Tuesday; Rev. W. E. Avery, pastor of
the NJ. E. Church, and Miss L. Maria
Jones, daughter Of VIM. J. Jones, ESQ.,,
were united by Presiding Elder Matlack.
- On Tuesday John B. and E. III.
Brown, Trustees, sold the farm of the
late Cornelious Comegys, situate in the
lst district of Queen Anne's county, and
containing 2O3H acres to ]. s. Joslin for
S37 80 per acre, aggregating S,762l.ss.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
State.

: The sweet potato crop of Sussex coun-
ty is good.
= An independent cavalry company
has been organized at Milford.
~ The residence of BENZ. Lowe, Sussex
county, was destroyed by fire last week.
- w. F. Powell, former Delawarean,
has been elected to the Iowa Legislature.
- The Newark and Delaware City Rail-
road is to be put in running order at once.
Owing to the enterprise Of few of
its leading citizens, Harrington is growing
rapidly.
- The striking Seaford oyster shuckers
have gone to work again. They now re-
ceive fifteen cents for nine pints.
Rev. Isaac Atkins, of Sussex county,
ar old-time revival minister of the NJ. E.
Church, died last week, aged 70 years.
William Cooch, of Pencader hundred,
is experimenting in tobacco culture, this
year, and expects to realize $500 from one
acre.
An oak measuring eighty-one feet in
circumference stands near Greenwood,
Sussex county. 1t issaid to be the largest
tree in the State.
= Wallace Bruce, "The orator in liter
ature,'' will lecture at the next Teaches
Institute for Kent county, beginning at
Dover November 18th.
- Capt. Geo. E. Hunter, who, with his
schooner, the "Thomas J. Lancaster
was lost off Cape Hatteras on the night of
Oct. 9TH, formerly lived at Seaford.
- Seaford is to havea new military COM
pany, which, with little energy, the
local paper thinks, will be ready to par
ticipate in the next Yorktown Centennial.
= The Seaford editor was recently pre-
sented with cane by an admiring sub
scriber. As rule, editors are not made
happy by receiving cane from a sub
scriber, but the case of our Seaford brother
is an exception.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
X nfP.

The Grand Lodge Knights Of Pythias,
Of Delaware met in new Castle on Wednes-
dayand held harmonious session. The re-
port of Grand X. of r. and s., s. J. Wiley,
showed the number of the Order in good
standing in the State at present to be 1857.
Twenty-Five were admitted during the
year and twenty-four suspended. The
following officers were elected to serve the
ensuing year: Grand Chancellor, Thomas
N. Forman; Grand Vice Chancellor, VIM.
Sheldon; Grand Prelate, Peter o. Daley /;
Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, STAINS
bury ]. Wiley; Grand Banker, Lemuel
Mari; Grand Guide, VIM. Simmons /;
Grand Inner Guard, Howard Presman,
Grand Outer Guard, Norris Talley; Grand
Reporter to the Supreme ledge, s. J.
Wiley. The next meeting OF the Grand
Lodge will be held in Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Personal.

- Ex-sheriff John Pyle was in town
Tuesday looking well.
-S. w. Hall, Esq, Of Dover, spent
Thursday and Friday with Middletown
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Arthur, of Ken
ton, are visiting at the residence of Mr..
John w. Wright.
: Miss Emma Hazel, of Smyrna, is Wis
iting at the residence of Rev. DIR. Kenne-
dy, the guest of Miss Nathalie Kennedy.
- The benign countenance of William
Lindsey, Esq, of Chesapeake City, bright
ened the TRANSCRIPT office for short
time on Saturday.
Mrs. Mary L. Cox went to Wishing
ton, D. g, on Tuesday, to attend the conven-
ton of the Women's National Christian
Temperance Union.
- Misses Jennie and Lettie Murphey,
Of Absecom, N. J., and Miss Belle Mitch
ell, of Port Elizabeth, are visiting at the
residence of Mr.. Ssmuel Peacock.
- Mr.. Z. R. Cochran, though still
suffering from his attack of rheumatism,
is able to attend to his official duties at
Wilmington a few hours of each day.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28

of those who are going into partnership to
90 off to Philadelphia, Or some other dis
tant city, to have the ceremony performed.
1t seems to us that this is not patronizing
home. 1t is not giving our home min
listers 1air show. We imagine that the
home article of matrimony is just about
as durable as that delt out in Penn
sylvania, or elsewhere.
Prof. s. 7. Ford, of Wilmington,
visited Middletown on Monday evening
and organized class Of ladies and gentle
men for a course ofinstruction in elocution
and voice culture. The class will consist
of about twenty persons, all of whom are
members Of the Lyceum. The meetings
for instruction will be held every Thurs
day evening at the Lyceum room, COM
mencing November Sd. Professor Ford
will also give private lessons to pupils
during Thursday afternoons.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander, now at Lewis
town, Pa, expects to be at home in timet to
conduct the services at Forest church on
Sunday next, though he may be prevented
by the death of his grandmother, who is
very low. In this event, the services will
be conducted by student from Princeton
seminary. LATER.-Since the above was
in type, and just before going to press to
day, we received a telegram from Mr..
Alexander announcing the death Of his
grandmother, which occurred this morn
ing. Consequently, he will not be at
home to fill his pulpit on Sunday.
In reference to the movement to pro-
cure foreign farm labor in this section, j.
Thomas Budd, Esq, Land Agent of the
p. w. 4 B. Railroad, writes us that it will
afford him pleasure to render the farmers
any assistance in his power toward pro-
curing labor, and, if advised to do so, he
will open correspondence with parties
abroad, and obtain any information in re-
gard to foreign labor that may be desired.
We suggest that the meeting for the con-
sideration OF the matter be held during
November. Several farmers have granted
Us permission to use their names in call
for the meeting, and it will be published
At an early day.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
County.

= The Wilmington militia who attended
the Yorktown Celebration are said to have
been very much disappointed because they
were not furnished with feather beds to
sleep on and rations of quail on toast.
The old bridge crossing the Chris
tiana, at Cooch's Post Office, is to be re-
placed by a substantial iron structure,
Alexander Wilson, being the contractor
and builder. The work of removing the
old bridge began Tuesday and travel over
it will be suspended for about ten days.
- Sheriff Clark sold at KirkwOod, Tues
day, the following properties: The Nc
Daniel farm, $50 acres, situated in Penca-
der hundred, for 1915, subject to a mort
gage of 81 300, to Richard T. Cam; also
the house of Jonathan Jones, situated in
Glasgow, to John Biggs, attorney for
plaintiff, for S4OO cash.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Irving Lyceum.

The attendance was quite large at the
room of Irving Lyceum on Monday even
ing. Owing to the visit of Prof s. T..
Ford, who had kindly volunteered to en-
tertain the society with several recitations,
a part ofthe regular programme announced
for the evening, was dispensed with. Mr..
w. y. Wilson read an entertaining original
paper descriptive of the Baltimore Oriole,
to which he was visitor, and Mr.. Harry
Petherbridge read a thoughtful essay,
entitled "Egotisrn; or Self Worship" /"
which contained deal of sound, hard-fis-
ted truth. Miss Belle Pennington ia
vored the society with a vocal solo, which
was heartily applauded. Prof. Ford was
introduced by the President and enter
tanned the audience for over an hour with
readings and recitations, all of which were
enthusiastically received. Mr.. Ford never
fails to please those before whom he reads
or recites, and in his humorous imperson-
ations he is more than entertaining. We
have not heard so much old-fashioned,
hearty laughter all in one night for long
time as the audience gave vent to on this
occasion. When Mr.. Ford recited that
ininlitable masterpiece by Moses Adams,
entitled Chow Reubinstein Played the
Piano." everybody seemed to give up
all the cares of this vain world and to be
ready to quit. The Professor should never
recite that thing in any but good, strong
hT1il
Ford explained his manner of teaching ell
ocution and voice culture, and a class was
soon formed by members of the Lyceum.
The programme for the next meeting of
the society is as follows: Essay, Miss Haz-
zard; Familiar Science, T. w. Buckle I;
Sketch Of Irving, Miss Silvia Wright; Es-
say, Miss Ruth Schreitz
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Trustees of the Poor.

The quarterly meeting of the Trustees
Of the Poor was held at the Almshouse on
Wednesday. Superintendent Barlow re-
ported the number of inmates to be 132
in the insane department, 64. Total, 1876.
Bills to the amount of s., ,53s.46 were ap-
proved and ordered to be paid. A COM
mittee consisting OF Messrs. Jenison,
Lackey, Hickman, Cooch, Watkins and
Bird was appointed to invite from archi-
tects plans for the new Almshouse. The
Board will meet in body on the Blandy
farm, November 9Th, to locate the new
buildings. 1t is the intention of the Trus-
tees to have the contract concluded this
fall and the work commenced early next
spring.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Odessa Schools.
ROLL OF HONOR.

In the higher department Of the Odessa
Public Schools the following pupils, hav-
ing been in attendance at least seventeen
days during the month ending October
2lst, obtained general average as follows,
10 being perfect:
Mary Paulin, Gibbs; Mary Peacock,
925; Lucy Rhodes, 9<; Sallie Paulin,
9.7-lS; Willie Allston, 9.7-ls; Willie Ba-
ker, 9.5-14; Ella Rhodes, 9.l1-S2; Ella
Rhein, 9.5-l6.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28

AN INTERESTING DIsrUTE.-The courts of
New Orleans have now before them an in
junction suit restraining Mr.. Simon Silver
man, of Indian bay, Ark, from collecting
$1,000 from The Louisiana State Lottery
Company, as it is alleged that Mrs. Emma
Clarke, of the same town, was the rightful
owner, and that the ticket had been obtained
from her on the promise to collect it, while
she was ignorant of her great good luck
The Company have had three similar cases in
its history. All that is wanted is to know
who is the owner. The next drawing (the
l3sth) will take place on Nov. sth, and NJ. A.
Dauphin, New Orleans, La, will promptly
give any information relative thereto.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
Game Protectire Association.

A change in the game laws of the State,
with table of close of seasons tor game, is
as follows: Woodcock, January to July
l, penalty, IS each bird rail birds, July
to September l, penalty, 81 each bird; reed
birds, July l to September l, penalty, 81
rabbit, New Castle county, January l to
November Is, penalty, s. each. Kent and
Sussex counties, January Is to November
10, penalty, S5 each.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
u. s. Court.

In the case of Antoine Corso, on trial
before the U. s. Court at Wilmington for
assault on the high seas, the jury on
Wednesday rendered verdict Of guilty
of assault. Corso was sentenced to ten
days imprisonment and to pay the costs
of prosecution. The jury was then dis
charged until November and the court
adjourned.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
DIED.

CATTS-Near Kirkwood, on Thursday
Oct. q, ,Talbert Cats, son of Leven Cats, ESD e.
aged 10.
STRATTON.-At WestOver. Nd, on We'd
nesday, 26th inst, Sarah f. wife of Charles T.
Stratton, and daughter of J. B. FenimOre of
St. Georges hundred, Del.
Funeral on Saturday from the residence of
the father of the deceased, at . 30 O'Clock, P
Nj. Interment at st. Anne's Cemetary.
Friends of the family are invited to attend
without further notice.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
New Advertisements.

Sale of valuable horses, S. j. Willis,
Glendale Farms, near Magnolia.-oys-
ters, VIM. Kates.-Woman wanted for
housework, Mrs. NJ. E. Pitts.--Stock
ewes for sale, r. L. Price.-FaAl an
nouncement, BENZ. Benson.
Middletown transcript., 1881-10-28
MARRIED.

PRICE -LEATHERBERRY.- October
10Th, at the Green street NJ. E. Parsonage,
Philadelphia, by Rev. Jacob Todd. d. D.,
Mr.. Samuel Price, OF Philadelphia, to Miss
Hannah NJ. LeatherbeTy. of Middletown,
Delaware.