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Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

IT IS A HABIT with many country
newspapers to grieve over a fancied lack
Of appreciation on the part of the peo-
pie among whom they are published.
They say that many who are able to
take the paper do not take it, that many
others who do take it never pay for it,
and that their advertising columns are
not used by the business men of the
town, in the prosperity and advance
ment Of which the paper is specially in
terested. In such cases, where there Is
lack of reasonable support, we believe
the fault is, in nine cases out of every
ten, not with the people but with the
paper itself. A newspaper is nothing
more than business enterprise. If it
is a good paper people will take it and
read it, and if it is poor paper they
will not. A few, doubtless, in every
community where there is local paper,
will take it because it is home enter
prise, no matter how poor sheet, but
there are not many of this kind. In
most cases a paper is taken and read
because it contains what people want.
AS it deserves support it will win it.
II it regularly presents a carefully pre-
pared collection of local happenings,
there will never be lack of appre-
ciative readers in any community, but,
on the other hand, if publisher makes
up his local page, week after week, with
nothing but few stale paragraphs in
terpersed with patent medicine notices,
and a column OF SO Of scissoFed" mat
ter of no local interest whatever, he
will certainly not have very large sub
scription list. If that's the way he
makes up his paper he has no right to
complain at lack of public appre-
citation and support,
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

AN ALBANY CRANK.-Much ex-
citement was created at Albany on
Wednesday by rumors that an attempt
had been me- le to shoot Governor Cor
nell. At half-past II O'Clock an nn-
known man walked up the stoop Of the
old Capitol and was about to enter the
building when the superintendent of
the building, Thos. Hyde. noticing the
strange appearance of the man, who
was carrying an old-fashioned gun ON
his shoulder, stopped him and asked
where he was going. He replied: |
am Adiutant General Of this State. =
Hyde, Judging that the man was crazy
and fearing that some harm to the
State officials was intended, asked for
the gun. The stranger declined to give
it up, whereupon a desperate struggle
ensued for its possession, Hyde finally
securing it. The gun proved to be un-
loaded. The stranger, who is evidently
not yet recovered from the effects of a
spree, was lodged in the station house.
He described himself as Patrick Nc
Lane, blacksmith, Of White Hall.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

AN APT REMARK from the Phila-
delphia Times Roscoe Conkling ap-
pears just now the deadest politician in
the United States. And yet the death
Of Mr.. Garfield, whose life seems hang
ing by thread, would make Conkling
the actual, though not the nominal,
head of the government.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

THE great battle is over, victory is
inscribed on the banners Of the Half
breeds, Lapham and Wood-Pulp Miller
are happy, and Robertson, feeling that
the country is safe, has at last taken the
oath Of office and entered upon his
duties as Collector of the Port Of New
York.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

THE POSTMASTER GENERAL is out
with new order that will doubtless
stir up the postmasters to promptness
in making their quarterly returns. A
failure to do this, unless satisfactorily
explained, is to be regarded as sufficient
cause for removal from Office.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

THE DoCToRs DISAGREE as to the best meth
ods and remedies, for the cure of constipa-
tion and disordered liver and kidneys. But
those who have used Kidney-Wort, agree that
it is by fur the best medicine known. Its ac-
tiOn is prompt thorough and lasting. Don't
take pills, and other mercurialS that poison
the system, but by using Kidney ort restore
the natural action of all the organs.-NeC
Ctapen0nf
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

The Trustees of the Poor, at their
quarterly meeting on Wednesday, settled
the question Of location for the new
almshouse. The farm of Grayham
Blandy, in New Castle hundred was
selected by vote of s to g. The farm
embraces 106 acres Of fertile land, and
lies at the intersection of Hare's Corner
road and the Delaware division of the
P. w. and B. railroad, about three
miles from Wilmington. The price
agreed upon is $4,000 When the new
county buildings will be erected has not
vet been decided.
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ELLIOTT, JOHNSON & CO.,
BANKERS & BROKERS',

WE DESIRE to call special attention to our
w superior facilities over Philadelphia
houses IN executing orders for the purchase
our ofice is now connected, by direct pFtUdte
wires with New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
& Washington. Quotations Will be cheerfully
furnished by wire, and our daily letter and
closing prices sent by mail every evening to
any one desiring them.
Local securities bought and sold. Cash
ready for good first mortgages at both and 6
per cent. mchlS-tf
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

THE STRIKE of lumbermen at Eau
Clair, Wisconsin, has grown so serious
that the Governor has deemed it ad-
visable to call out the State militia to
preserve the peace.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29


After this operation the flow
pus was free and the Presidents S
condition has since steadily improved.
The bulletins Of Wednesday and Thurs
day were of the most cheering charac-
ter. DR.. Hamilton, in reply to the
question of a reporter as to the chances
Of the Presidents recovery, spoke very
hopefully. I" think, " he said, that
the chances of his recovery are much
greater than those Of his dying. He
don't look like man who is going to
die. He don't act like man who is
going to die. Too much time, in my
opinion, has elapsed since the shooting
to admit Of any fear that the President
will die, unless some totally unexpected
accident should occur. You can say
for me that don't believe he is going
to die, although no man can predict
that he will not die
Yesterday evenings official bulletin
issued at Z O'Clock, was as follows g.
"The President has passed pleasant
day, and has taken his nourishment
with apparent relish. His temperature
continued normal until about O'Clock
when moderate afternoon rise occur
red, which, however, gives the patien
but slight discomfort, and causes NJ
anxiety. At present his pulse is 104
temperature, 1905; respiration, 20.''
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

AT ALBANY on Saturday the walls Of
the Assembly Chamber were decorated
with handsomely executed placards,
inscribed, "For President in 1884
Winfield Scott Hancock
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

THE ROUND TOP PEACH CROP
The peach crop of the celebrated
Round Top peach farm, where at least
&c. 900 trees are now in a healthy con-
dition will not this year produce over
one hundred boxes. 1t was thought
early in the spring that the crop would
run up to six or eight thousand boxes,
hut the June fall has reduced it to
the figures named above. The whole
of Rich Neck, an extensive section, it
is estimated will not ship this year 300
boxes. This section exclusive Of Round
TOP. annually produces about 10000
boxes CentreUale Record.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

AMENDED articles of General Grants
Mexican railroad were OH Wednesday
approved by Governor Cornell and filed
with the Secretary Of State. The cap
ital is S25, 100000.
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u EGIsTER's ORDER.
II REGIsTER's OFFICE,


II REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. DEL,
July 18th, 1881.
Upon the application of Saml. NJ Reynolds,
Adm'tor of Benjamin +. Kanely, late of Appo-
uuinimink Hundred, in said CO., deceased, it
is ordered and directed by the Register that
the Administrator aforesaid give notice of
granting of Letters of administration upon the
estate of the deceased. with the date of grant
ing thereof, by causing advertisements TO be
posted within forty days from the date of
such 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 As
sembly in such case made and provided; and
also cause the same TO be inserted within the
same period i'll the MIDDLETowN TRANSCRIPT, q
newspaper published in MiddletOwn, and to
be continued therein two months weekly.
Given under the hand and Seal of Office of
the Register aforesaid. mt Wilmington. in New
Castle county aforesaid, the day and year
above written. 5. e. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the
same duly attested to the Administrator on or
before the 18th day of July, A. ID. 1882 or
abide the act of Assembly in such case made
and provided.
SAMUEL NJ. REYNOLDS.
july I5-2m Administrator
Address, -Middletown, Del
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n. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans. La.
Notice TO the Public.

The public are hereby cautiOHed against
sending any Money or Orders TO NUN1S &
CO., S5 Nassau ST., NeiO York City They are
flooding the country with Bogus CfrcltIdrs
purporting to be of The Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, and are frdUdHtentty repre-
senting themselves as Agents OF The Louis
lana State Lottery Company. They have no
authority to sell the Tickets OF this Company
and are not its agents.
NJ. A. DAUPHIN.
Pres. Louisiana State Lottery Co.
New ORLEANS, La, July 4, 1881. july l5-4t
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
ON APPROVAL,

to be returned at our risk and expense if
not satisfactory.
Visitors to Philadelphia are invited to
come to our store and see what a
magnificent stock we have of fine China
and Porcelain goods, Bronzes, Diamonds,
Art works and imported elegancies.
They may be assured of polite attention,
and that their visit involves no obligation
to purchase.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

COLONEL D, FRANK MOORE, agent
of the Louisiana Lottery, was arrested
at New York on Wednesday, on the
charge of keeping lottery Office. He
was paroled until Monday next for ex-
animation,
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

Of
scess
" that
fough OF
e fell upon
est and most
men there. He
IN Gay street, in
5b was fortunate
1,iclet No. SIP, that
griZe in the last drawing
tie Lottery, held at New
n inst This entitled Mr..
Bone-half of the capital. He
reporter behind the counter
pcourteousIy receiving the con
lis OF his friends, and as cool and
sessed about the matter as though it
AN everyday occurrence. Mr.. Webb
oGght his ticket on the 5th of July by send
ing by mail, in registered letter, one dollar,
addressed to NJ. A. Dauphin, at No. 2l2 Broad
way, New York City. He had always heard
that the company paid its prizes promptly,
and he thought that he would try his luck
and therefore sent on 81 for half ticket. 1t
was not more than two days after the draw
Ing that he was informed by telegraph that he
had drawn half of the capital prize, and that
the money would be paid him when he desired
it. Mr.. Webb said he knew the money was all
right, and therefore was in no hurry about it,
but he sent for it promptly, and received it
nevertheless without any discount except the
slight express charge. He will try chance
in the next drawing, which takes place Au-
gust g. as he knows of no concern that has
ever paid him such big return for so small
an Philadelphia Sunday Dis
patch, July 2E.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
ESTABLISHED 1884.
SAMUEL LESS,
3, 5, Z & 8 NORTH SECOND ST,
East Side, above Market,
ADELPHIA.


PHILA DELPHIA.
OLD ESTABLISHED DRY GOODS AND
NOTION STORES, Nos. 3, 5, I & 9 North Sec
Ond Street, offers great INDUCEMENTS in DRESS
GOODS, MUsLINS, ,GINGHAMs, CHEvIOTs,
TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS, TOWELS,
CRASHES, etc, ETC., ETC.
WE MAKE BLACK CASHMERE A SPEC
IALTY. OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT
CONTAINS the LARGEST and most COM
PLETE line of Hosiery, Gloves, Humburgs
Edging and Underwear, which we offer ten
per cent. cheaper than can be bought etse1Uhere.
Buying and selling only for cash. and have
four stores to buy for, we are able to buy
larger quantities, and bug at lOtOer figures, and
therefore sell cheaper than any Dry Goods
Notion House in Philadelphia.
SAMUEL LESS,
aprl-ly 3,5,7&9N. SECOND ST.,
philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
SILVER-WARE.
1000 DOZEN

Forks and Spoons, in stock and
in process of manufacture, which
is being marked at prices lower
than such silver-ware has ever
been offered.
The Quality of all our silver is the
English Sterling. We do not sell the
quality of American coin, as it does not
wear so we'll. Our prices for English
Sterling quality are no greater than
people pay elsewhere for American coin
silver.
We invite CORES ondenOe. Goods sent
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT
directors Of the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company
met at the office of the company, in
Philadelphia on Wednesday, and re-
organized the executive departments,
placing the road under the same general
direction as the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company and its branches. AT for
mer meeting Isaac Hinckley was re.
tanned as president and Vice President
A. J. Cassatt, Of the Pennsylvania
Company, was elected vice president
Yesterday the following officers wert
elected: General manager, Frank
Thomson general superintendent, II
f. Kenney general solicitor, JOIN
Scott; assistant solicitor, James A
Logan controller, r. W. Downing
general passenger agent, James U
Wood general ticket agent, George A
Dadmun purchasing agent, Enocf
Lewis real estate agent, Clifford 5
Sims secretary and treasurer, Robert
Craven general baggage agent, Robert
w. McWade; chief engineer, W. IL
Brown; superintendent Of transpor
tation, John Reilly engineer Of bridge:
and buildings, Joseph n. Wilson
superintendent of motive power, Theo
dore N. Ely !; general agent at Phila
delphia, O. E. Mcclellan auditor d
freight receipts, George NJ. Taylor
assistant, Jefferson Justice; auditor
passenger receipts, NJ. Reibenack
assistant, "A. J. Gillingham auditor
Of disbursements, Thomas r. Davis
assistant, Joseph ID. Greene.
The officers of the Delaware division
of the P, W. & B. will remain the
same, being elected by the board oi
managers Of the Delaware division
which meets annually in Dover, and
subject in no way to the change il
ownership of the principal line, Mr.. l.
n. Mills, the general superintendent
will, therefore, continue in his present
position.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

portray them This grand wo-l-,so7u fo, tie first
time Sa5lSheais tlie booming 6ook fer agents and
IS ousel!ing all others ten 10 ole Tile hiyfy-tliyd
thousand is now in press Is immense sale has been
made entirely by actie caavlssr No other book com
pares with for quick AID profitable returns We are
starting more agents now than before, ard BE-
lieve the sale of this book viii reach one Hundred
Th0zs1aa Cobies III E'is Nert f7O months.
We want AGENTS at once, to supply this
grand book TO the thousands who are waiting for it.
Remember the sale IS 0ay e0iareneifS The book
IS entirely new, and 0ios tie f,767y is n07v clear
Agents, 1Ony tiD2f t0 male money! and at the
same time circulate tkorongklV yst-chzss 6o0k Ex-
elusive Territory and very Special Terms given Send for
ou largn circulars containing fl Particulars. Address
A D. WoRrIuNGros & Co., Publishers Hartford, CT.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
Estray Notice!

GAME to tine premises of the subscriber on
u or about the 25th of May TWO OLD COWS.
one black and the other red. The owner will
please come forward, pay charges and take
said animals away. r. r. COCHRAN,
July l5-3t MiddletOwn, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

MAUD S. did not equal at Belmont
Park Yesterday her best time, but trOtted
three Of the fastest consecutive heats
ON record-2.1 II, 2.134 and 2.129. There
were over Il, 900 persons on the ground.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

S. to 500 per day fse a. home R,rdss samples
son Co., Portland, Maine.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

-. N3THAN CLIFFORD, ASsOclaUe
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, died on Monday, at his
home, in Cornish, Maine.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
QC[LIOIT[HIIINlG D

Fancy Mixed Suits, $780, up.
Half Wool Suits, $500, up.
All Wool Blue Flannel Suits, $ll.5O, up.
Splendid Cutaway and Sack Suits. Sl2.OO, up.
All Wool Pantaloons $500, up.
Boys and Children's Suits, $3.75, up.
White Duck Vests. 90c up.
Mohair and Alpaca Coats, $I.35, up.
Long busters, 90c. up.
Long Linen listers, $I.s0, up.
Thin Striped Coats. SOC. up.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
june 17-6t

THE great popularity and gratifying success
1 of Congress HAIR last Season have in
duced the Proprietor to increase the capacity
of his Hotel by the addition of three-story
wing, containing SiTty aoelLLi0hted, Large
and Airy Rooms ugith Ne0 Spring Mattresses
made by the Rail Road Company, and trains
will set down passengers ut the door of the
Hotel.
The Hotel is beautifully situated. being
within one hundred and fifty feet of the break
ers and commanding an Ocean View from
all parts of the house.
Unsurpassed .Home Comforts - and every
thing to eOnduce to the pleasure of our
patrons.
Terms-S1O and $3.50 per Week, according
to location; Transient Board, $3.50 per day {;
Children and Nurses, halt-price Special rates
to families.
THOMAS FARLEY, W. B. r. SELBY.
Manager. Proprietor.
may63m
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29
Gor 4ent
For Rent

For Rent.
THE Tobacco and Cigar Store now occupied
i by Mr.. Emerson, on Main street, near the
office of DIR. Kennedy. inquire for terms of
MRS. VI. f. CLAYTON,
marlI-tf P. o. Box I0i. Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

THE through rates on wheat from
Chicago to Liverpool are Is cents per
bushel via Montreal, and Is cents via
New York. These are the lowest rates
eyer known by these routes:
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The Season Of 1SS


newithev
f IA the
arkof Acresof
omainta of the Pro
the
0
the fehf GandPa
ion
there bef vfti to
per Week, per
tnDs ,7e+ GEORGE a. WILMINGTON, Proprietor
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

of her well-kept table we
Ihe number would have been
Idch larger. If our Middletown so
iourners would go to IA place where
there is life enough to prevent monot-
ony and quiet enough to admit OF best
rest. here is place where they can GER
tainly find this combination, and find
it at a rate of expenses within the
reach of almost every one. y.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

@BA A WEEK. sl2 day at home easily
y lA made. Costly outfit free. Address TRuE
s Co., Augusta, Maine.
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

Eats ', Y
dpon it. -
ptWo annexes =
ydate about sixty ]
days Of last week il
nearly fifty applicants h
1ad they but seen the at tt
of her well-kept table we il
the number would have been \
b!Idch larger. If our Middletown so b
a . e..r,,ll ,rn tn u Mace where n
Middletown transcript., 1881-07-29

,Ie by
4gh the pus
gnC out through the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
About Love They Tell Us

That it is terrible to be obliged TO
love by contract.
That You can trust your dog to the
end; a woEan-until her first oppor-
tunitY.
That Of all heavenly bodies. the
heaviest is the woman that we have
ceased to love.
That it is about rs hard to hide your
love us it is to hide a sneeze; neither of
them can be reprcssed.
That before promising woman to
love only her, one should have seen
them all, or see only her.
That love pleases more than mar
riage, for the reason that romance is
more pleasant than history.
That a woman who pretcnds to laugh
al love is like the child who sings at
night when he is afraid.
That the highest mark of esteem a
woman can give a man is to ask his
friendship. and the most signal proof
of her Indifference is to offer him hers.
That love-makiug is dreadfully tame
beside a hot-air register or steam ,ra-
diator. That may be one reason why
SO many remain single nowadays. In
fs.ye olden time. = when lovers toasted
their shins before a log fire. the crack
ing of the wood filled up all awkward
gaps, and things went on SO smoothly
that one had said ''will your" and tho.
other yes before they knew what
they were doing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
Care in the Use of Postal Cards.

Great care should be taken in the use
of postal cards, which should never be
employed if you have anything of an
unusual or ambiguous nature to COM
1nunicate. An editorial writer of the
New York Times evidently writing of
personal experience, says: "a newspa-
perman once planned a story in which
lady unhappily married was to sue for
a divorce. and to make sure of being
correct, wrote-to lawyer friend, stat
ing the case as he meant to describe it.
Back came n postal card: You could
not get divorce on the grounds you
mention in New York; you might in
Connecticut or Maine This card,
handed in by the carrier to Mrs. News
paperman one forenoon, when her hus-
band was away at business, raised a
breeze in the household which was not
allayed for some days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28

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