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Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
AImanacs for 's2.

The almanac crop for 1882 is now being
gathered and is believed to be fully up to
the average. The careful housekeeper
will take time by the forelock and proceed
at once to lay in a select assortment for
ready reference when the New Year
comes sliding down the golden stair-rail
of time. and mankind will once more be
confronted with that same old essay on
his liver which he has already read nine
hundred and fifty-two times.
First on the list is the dear old " Farm
er's Almanac with an agricultural scene
on the cover, embracing hay stack and a
sad-eyed COW. The cow is not eating the
hay, a phenomenon which the engraver
has neglected to explain. Turn over the
pages and you will see lots OF things the
farmer never saw before, and will never
want to see again.
Next comes the "Comic Almanac" "
with a picture Of Grandfather Time,
clothed in glad smile and going friskily
around the track with his hour-glass and
scythe. The artist has "caught him on
the f1y,'' which accounts for the dishdbille
figure he cuts, so to speak. Had he
known he was going to be photographed
and his picture placed where it might ex-
cite criticism he probably would have
gone to some friend and borrowed pair
Of pants. All, yes, this is the comic alma
nae, and as you turn the leaves you see
once more those pleasant old jokes that 50
amused old Father Noah while he was
kept indoors by the inclemency Of the
weather.
And now you take up the "Medical
Almanac, by which you learn that your
liver is a frolicsome sort Of organ that
requires about nine pills and bottle of
bitters per day to keep it kind, submissive
and docile. And you go on and read
few pages, and compare the symptoms
with your own, and ten to one if you are
not convinced that you are wreck with
a very poor liver and only piece Of lung
about the size of a five-cent section of eat
ing-house pie. Then you are unhappy,
and perhaps are sorry you found out so
much about the department ofthe interior.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
SeIfDestruction.

D. Taylor Strickland, an employe of
the Harlan Il Hollingsworth Company,
at Wilmington, committed suicide by cut
ting his throat with pocket-knife, We'd
nesday morning. He had been i'll during
Tuesday and was delirious when the act
was committed. Two watchers were with
him and he had been resting quietly,
when, suddenly, he rose up in bed, Sc
cured his knife from his pocket and drew
it across his throat, infiicting two dreadful
wounds; from which he bled to death in
a few minutes. Mr.. Strickland was a
native of Cecil county, Nd, and has a
brother and several sisters residing near
EIkton. He was in comfortable circum-
stances and was popular in Wilmington.
About a year ago he went to Japan and
put up some cars for Harlan & Hollings-
worth. 1t is stated that much of his
trouble was due to love affair.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Foreign Labor on the Peninsula.

The plan of introducing foreign labor
among the farmers OF the Peninsula,
which is now under discussion, was tried
several years ago, when about fifty Swedes
were brought to this State and distributed
around Middletown. They staid one year
and afterwards found employment in
Wilmington and other cities. J. Thomas
Budd, land agent of the p, w Il B. R. R.,
to whom these farmers applied, has offered
to put them in correspondence with agents
in London and Genoa. Mr.. Budd advises
Scotch and English labor. If the scheme
natures, these nations will, in all proba-
bility, be drawn from. The farmers COM
plain greatly of the dearth of labor, and
that all colored men who are able to work
either get into politics or go to work in
brickyards. The farmers want labor that
can be depended upon. As at present
proposed, $50 such men as desired will be
employed on the farms around Middle
town, 500 in Kent and Cecil counties,
Maryland, and about 300 in Kent county,
Delaware.-MOrRing NeaCS.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Maryland Matters.

A gang of four negro burglars have
been operating in and around Hillsbor-
ough for some time, and this week three
Of them were caught and jailed.
A claimant for the Round Top peach
farm, containing 800 acres, has appeared
at Chestertown, armed with documents to
substantiate his claim. He halls from
South Carolina.
- The ladies Of the Mite Society of the
Sassafras NJ. E. Church will give an oyster
and game supper on the evenings Of 23d
and oath inst, to which the public is
cordially invited.
A young man, by name, Mifflin Rolph,
whose home is in Queen Anne's county,
not far from Chestertown, fell through
warehouse elevator way, in Baltimore, on
Thursday Of last week, from height Of
over 100 feet. He lived till the next day.
w. T. Biscoe, Of Coxe's station, Queen
Annes county, met with a serious acei-
dent Monday night, while accompanying
a car load of stock to Philadelphia. While
the train was standing near Lamoken he
started to walk back to the caboose and fell
through culvert, breaking his back and
five ribs. He was taken to the Pennsylva-
MIA Hospital.
- In the cemetery at Bethel church may
be seen rare specimen of the rose tree or
bush. 1t is in the lot Of James \. Lewis,
Esq, and was planted about fifteen years
ago. Ever since that time it has borne
profusely, producing fragrant and beauti-
ful roses from May until November. At
this time it has upon it about a score Of
full-blown flowers, besides number Of
buds.-Cecd Wing.
- John J. Lockwood has sold the
" Meadows farm, adjoining the village of
Warwick, and containing about four hun
dred and sixty acres of land, to Benjamin
J. Green, for sixty dollars per acre. Mr..
Lockwood has purchased the farm of
Stephen G. Etherington, located about a
mile south of the town of Cecilton, and
containing about one hundred and eighty
acres of land, for ten thousand dollars.
These figures indicate that the value Of
Sassafras Neck lands is decidedly looking
up.-CecH Democrat.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Let il Twinkle.

The New Castle Star, after falling to
appear for week. rises to explain, as
follows:
Again twinllles the star among its com
panions. For a week it has been under
a cloud. 1t twinkled all the same, but
nobody saw it, 1t was travelling ''incog." :"
in company with the Light of Sunbedms
and Comets, making silent Record Of cur
rent NewS in its Journals and Ledgcrs.
1t lost its Way amidst the brilliant flashes
Of the " baldheaded'' editor to the South,
and twinkled with crystalline delight at
the little he editor" to the North. After
all its peregr1nations it has circled over
our ancient town, and cast wistful eye to
the southland where the baldhead"
wrestles with the tive-lettered copy, and
in all neekness and humility it adjusts
its plumes to our little ten by twelve
mansion, and longs for the time when it
can smile upon the little green mounds in
our back yard richly covered with 'to-
mat" vines and cabbage stalks.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
A FraternaI Chat.

The fifth exchange editor Of the Will
mington Morning NelcS expresses himself
as being entirely satisfied with the briet
biography which appeared in these col
umns last week. This was more than we
expected, as it was written hurriedly and
not revised with that care and nicely Of
touch that more experienced biographers
are accustomed to give their productions.
| We felt that our effort was but a feeble
one, and lacked that polish and grace
OF expression we should like to have
clothed it with; and yet we did the best
we could. The result shows that the fifth
exchange editor appreciates anything you
do for him and compliments you, instead
of finding fault with you. Try all you
may to please some people, and you can't
do it. Do the very best you can when
you write their biography, and then
they'll turn round and quarrel with you
because you left something out that they
wanted put in. The fifth exchange editor
is not that kind of man, and we like him
all the better for having discovered this
praiseworthy trait in his character.
Another thing we want to speak about
under this head is the growth Of fraternal
courtesy and good feeling between PENN
sular journalists. A few years ago they
were almost strangers to each other and
hardly ever exchanged a word OF pleasant
friendly greeting, or a compliment,
through their columns. Now it is different.
Every week we notice friendly little notes
Of comment passing between them and
drawing togetherth who have never met
until they feel like old friends. Take the
fifth exchange editor and the TRANSCRIPT
editor for example. Though they have
never met they have written each others
biography and feel almost as friendly
toward each other and as well acquainted
with each other as though they had both
been raised on the same bottle. We are
glad to note this drawing together, as it
were, of Peninsular journalists into a
more friendly and Differentiated band of
brothers, and if the TRANSCRIPT has in any
manner helped. to bring about this era Of
good feeling it will be awfully proud Of it,
when it finds it out.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Miss Bigbie's Reading.

The readings by Miss Lulie Clay Big
bic, announced for Tuesday evening, were
not given. The audience being unusually
scattering" for Middletown, Miss B.
declined to read, and those who had pur-
chased tickets received their money back
at the box Office, where Col. Hanson pre-
sided with his usual grace and good
nature. The small attendance may be
accounted for by a rumor that somehow
got afioat early in the day to the effect that
Miss Bigbie would not read. The enter
tainment will take place this evening, and
though the time has been short for adver-
tising, we have little doubt but the lady
will have a good house. Several of our
citizens have interested themselves in her
behalf and have already sold many tickets.
Miss Bigbie's object in giving readings has
already been referred to in these col
umns. 1t is one worthy of the warmest
praise, and we hope Middletown Will give
her an encouraging audience this evening.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
oldnins-

Mr.. Samuel Peacock, of Middletown,
has a large an interesting collection Of old
and rare coins, including two from
Pompeii, probably about 1900 years old,
some of the reign of Constantine I, A. D.,
3O6-S7, and several Of the reign of Licinius
I, A. D. 26S-323, and one of the reign of
Probus, "A. d., 276-82. Mr.. Peacock has
also large collection of modern foreign
coins. His collection in all, embracing
silver and copper coins, numbers 1856
Dieces.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Thanksgiving Entertainment.

The Odessa Dramatic Association m.
nounces an entertainment for next Tburs.
day evening, in Odessa Hall, that will. o.
course, be an enjoyable affair. A spirited
drama, "one Hundred Years Ago." and
mirthful farce, "Thirty Minutes for Re-
ireshments," will be produced. The
Odessa association never fails to delight
an audience, as all our readers who have
attended their entertainments well know.
and we can think Of no more fitting way
to wind up Thanksgiving day and settle
Thanksgiving turkey than to go and en-
Joy this dramatic treat.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Considerably Mixed.

New-crop apple brandy is plentiful down
the State and it is singular how it affects
some people. Here is specimen Of its
tangling peculiarities, produced by the
good natured editor of the Milford NeaUs /.
The Middletown roof editor of the man
sard Transcript, has moved into his new
baldheaded building-no, the mansard
editor Of the baldheaded building has
moved into his new Middletown Trans
cript. Confound it! Way, who lives at
Middletown, and who is somehow mixed
up with a baldheaded-new-bu -building-man
acknowledgements, has moved into it.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
PERSONAL.

Mr.. A. T. Bradley was in town this
week looking for Thanksgiving poultry.
- Miss Annie Hyatt, of Odessa, is visit.
ing at the residence of Geo. w. Wilson,
the guest of Miss Clara Wilson.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander was confined to
his home from Monday until yesterday by
a severe attack Of liberated sore throat.
He expects to be able to fill his pulpit on
Sunday.
= Mr.. W. II. Pratt, for some time a res
ident Of Middletown, has accepted situa-
ton with j. H. Bewley, at Smyrna. Pratt
goes away with the best wishes Of his Mid
dletown friends.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
For the NIichiean sufferers.

The contribution secured in AIfddletown
for the Michigan sufferers, amounting to
$3.50, has been passed to the cashier Of
the First National Bank of Wilmington.
This contribution was secured through
the efforts of r. r, Cochran. ESQ.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
cTlistrllaneous advertisements.
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8usilless Gossip.
FINE new figs ut RIcE's.
FINE seedless Raisins at RIcE's.

FINE new figs at RIcE's
FINE seedless Raisins at RIcE's.
MEAT CUTTERS and Sausage Filters, the most
approved kinds, and mt the lowest prices. for
sale by G. f. HUKILL
LARD PRESSES, the best in use, at G. E. Hu-
KILLS.
ROPE YARN, Rope Yarn. Rope Yarn at G. W.
W. NAUDAIN's.
WHAT every one says must be true,' that
Dr.. sellers Cough syrup has no equal for
coughs and colds. Try it. Price 25c.
THE doctor said my wife had consumption.
Tried Lindsey's Blood Searcher.' and she
has had better health than ever G. II. Hub
bard. Hampden, Ohio.
IMPORTANT TO TRAvELERs.-Speeial induce
ments are offered you by the Burlington
Route. 1t will pay you to read their adver-
tisement to be found elsewhere in this issue.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
DIED.

MONEY.-Near Green Spring. November
11th, Ella, daughter Of Vim. II. and Mary Z.
Money, in her 10th year.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
Notice to the Public.

The public are hereby cautioned against
CO., So Nassau ST., NeaO York city. as author
lied by the Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany to sell its Tickets. They are flooding
the country with Bogus Circulars purport-
ing to be of The Louisiana State Lottery
Company, and are frduduLently representing
themselves as its Agents. They have no au-
thority from this Company to sell its Tickets,
and are not its agents for any purpose
NJ. A. DAUPHIN.
Pres. Louisiana State Lottery Co.
NEW ORLEANS, La, July 4, 1881. Nov list
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18

EDWARDS-CAR the NJ. E. Parson
age, Blackbird, November 9th. by Rev. r. X
Stevenson, VIM. r. Edwards and Miss Aman
da A. Carr, both of New Castle county.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
MARRIED.

Rowe the paper hanger, is one of the
busiest men in town.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
NOTICEI !
NOTICE,

T HEREBY WARN any and all persons from
i trading or purchasing, or removing any
implements from my farm. As the said prop
erty, real and personal. belongs to me, shall
push every violation of this notice to the full
extent of the law. r. A. COCHRAN
Nov. Ist, ISS1-4t
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18
NOTICED

ALL MERCHANTS. TRADERS, or other
"A persons are hereby prohibited from trust
ing any person on my account, as l shall
hereafter contract no bills myself, nor pay
any contracted by any member of my family
or other persons.
Nov HIT JOAB 5. ALLSTON.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18

LARD PRESSES, the best in use, at G. E.
KILLS.
Middletown transcript., 1881-11-18

ROPE YARN, Rope Yarn. Rope Yarn at G.
W. NAUDAIN's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-07
PERSONAL.

Mr.. John BOYLE OReilly has been asked to give
the Phi Beta Kappa poem at Dartmouth In June.
Mr.. Bjornstjerne Bornsen. the poet is to sail for
Norway next month, and without lecturing in New
York.
Prince Yare- Hito, the young son of the japanese
Emperor has gone to England IN search OF military
education.
Mr. Carlyle's friends, it is reported, wish to put
the little house in Scotland In which he born In
repair. and keep it as monument-making 1t per
haps into library for the use ofthe country people
about.
Mr.. MiJlsiss painting of Christ in the Carpen-
ter's Shop,"-the wistful little child showing the
ominous wound in the hand TO his mother as she
kneels against him. her face full of the anxious
passion of motherhoOd-s SAID to have suggested to
George Eliot ono of the best descriptive passages In
most powerful novel.
When President Garfield kissed the open Bibl
upon taking the oath, some one is said to have
stepped forward to see upon what portion his lips
had resed 1t was the 21st chapter of Proverbs and
the verses he kissed were these: Every way Of
man right in his oTn e eyes 9Gs tne tG9a
more acceptable to the Lord than sacrlhce."
The Duke of Edinburgh has just distributed prizes
to swimming club making at the same time very
commonplace speech upon the exercise. he de-
clared that he was glad to find that it is general
rule in public schools that those boys who are most
proficient in healthful exercises, cricket. football
etc., are not behind the Others if not In advance Of
them in school teaching. and he added that In his
opinion the more exercise which Is heaIth-giving IS
INDUCED in the ready the mind will be to re.
ceiye the tuition which is given In the schools. All
of which is reasonable, but dull.
President Garfeld's Little Yellow Dog appar-
entity to have place in history. The Cincinnati Com
mercaI relates that about year ago this small
dog followed the General home In Washington and
was rewarded with bit of meat bestowed by the
Ohroan's generous hand. Several times this hap
pened until the Yellow Dog almost lived at the Gar
field house, Before the news of the Chicago nomi-
nation reached Washington the dog set no a joyful
barking Something has happened" said one OF
the ladies in the house, land hero is telegraph
messenger" The message gave the news of the
nomination. The General when he heard this story,
said he would take the dog to Ohio bat the animal
disappeared and could not be found before his de-
parture. The General never him again until
last Thursday when he caught sight of him in the
street, and calling Bob" the dog few up to bim
and seemed happy. Again he disappeared, but on
Inauguration Day he bloomed into sight again, fol-
lowing his old friends carriage all the way from the
Cantol the White House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-07
NEW PICTURES OF THE SOUTH.

Southern travel is always an interesting ex-
perience to people born and reared in the
North. Many things are encountered which
are strange and picturesque to Northern eyes
among the inhabitants and in their ways OF
living, as well as in the landscapes and the
towns. There is, for example, the all-pervad-
ing negro element, with its quaintness, its
uncouthness, its happy-go-lucky disposition
and its pathetic "reminiscences of the days Of
slavery. There is the gentry class, too, rather
dilapidated but still proud, hospitable and
peculiar, dating everything from the war;
keeping that great struggle much freSher In
mind than folks do at the North, and
always speaking of the South as though
it were a nation by itself and the best
country the sun shines upon. There, also, is
the singular poor white class, our only Amerl-
can peasantry, and the only white people in the
world who have completely reconcied poverty
and c0ntentment They are little improved
since the days of slavery, but are still pretty
much the same shiftless, sallOw, ragged and
ambitionless class as of old. Then the face
of the country looks strange to Northern eyes,
and the traveller is surprised that so much
agricultural wealth can be produced in such
SCARED and bramble-invaded fields. and thinks
the big houses of the planters, with their
monumental red chimneys are more spacious
than comfortable. The towns impress him as
q queer tumble of fine mansions, gardens and
novels, and he wonders why there are no
good hotels, and why the railroad eating
houses are so detestable. aud how the people
manage to have so much leisure to chew
tobacco and talk politics.
A special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE, to
whom Southern scenes and Southern people
are a novelty, is making a tour through the
old Slave States. He has already visited Vir-
GINA and Tennessee, and in the letter which
we print to-day he gives his impressions OF
the Blue Grass Region Of Kentucky. He finds
less industrial activity and moro disposition
on the part of the whites to grumble at the
Incidence of tho blacks, and less to
work themselves, than in Tidewater Vir-
GINA. Perhaps the explanation is that
Middle Kentucky is comparatively rich,
and was but little scourged by the
war. In the sections of the South which suf-
fered the greatest devastation from the opera
tions of the coHtending armies the white peO-
pie Hcre forced to work or starve when the
war closed. They got the habit of work and
have kclt on ever since. The result is, there
is less q umblng at emancipation and the
neg orIer of things in those sections than
in any ether, and less difficulty in managing
negro labor. The LATEST black man in the
South will work if white man sets him an
example. Our correspondents letters will be
found fresh aud interesting reading They
are written with tho single purpose to give
accurate pictures OF Southern life and honest
reports Of the impressions made upon the
writer's mind by what he sees and hears.