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Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Comfy,

- There are said to be many Gales O.
diphtheria at Delaware City. Several
deaths have occurred.
= William Dean, of Newark, is circula-
ting petitions praying the Legislature to
take action for the calling OF constitu-
tional convention.
~ Samuel Handy, negro about So
years Of age, was struck and killed by a
freight train, while walking on the Della
ware railroad, near the State road crossing,
Monday evening. He had been drinking.
= The residence of John Fl, Cook, at
Wilmington, was robbed of $500 in money
and 5000 in jewelry on Monday. The
thieves entered by the front door and
committed the robbery while the family
we're dining.
~ At meeting of the stockholders of
the New Castle Mutual Insurance Com
pany, held or Monday, Ashton Richards,
G. W. Rowland, George H. Bates, William
Canbys and James Bradford were reelected
directors William Tatnall was reelected
president.
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Death of S. T. Crawford.

Samuel T. Crawford, aged So years, of
Baltimore, fell at the corner Of North and
Greenmount avenues while returning
from work last Saturday evening. He
was assisted to Emory's drug store, close
by, where he died in a few minutes, of
heart disease. The deceased was brother
of B. NJ. and II. V. B. Crawford, Esqs.,
we'll known residents of Cecil county,
Maryland. Until about 1868 he resided at
Middletown, in the house on Broad street
now occupied by John A. Reynolds, Esq,
and was engaged in farming. His remains
were inferred at Forest Cemetery, near
Middletown, on Wednesday.
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smaII-Pox in WiImington.

Smallpox has broken out again in Will
mington and is spreading so rapidly that
many fear repetition of the scourge of two
years ago. The Board of Health is taking
active measures to stamp out the pest in
the beginning. Up to Tuesday night
twenty-eight cases of the disease had been
reported to the Board and there had been
six deaths. Most of the cases are reported
to be mild. 1t is believed that the dis
ease was brought to Wilmington from
Baltimore. The Board of Health has
adopted a resolution urging the vaccine
physicians to use in the performance of
their public duties only the humanized
vaccine or the bovine crusts.
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smaII-pox Hospital Burned.

The sailors smallpox hospital, near
Crisfield, Md, was destroyed by fire on
Friday last. One of the patients while
delirious knocked the lamp off the table
and then plunged into the river nearly
over his head. The nurse followed and
rescued him, but the man died soon after.
The fire could not be extinguished, but
nearly everything in the house was saved.
There was a corpse in the house at the
time, and it was burned. Four pa
tients who were removed from the burn
ing building were taken to the town hos
pital.
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Rolls of Honor.
nnESSA snunnrR

In the higher department of the Odessa
public schools, the following pupils, hav-
ing been in attendance at least twelve
days during the month IA days in month"; }
ended January 5th, obtained general
average as follows-1O being perfect :
Scott Townsend, 91S; Matte Short, 1892
Chas. West, 1918; Ella Walker, 9 1918;
Lucy Rhodes, 9 21-32; Ella Rhein, 9 1886;
Harry Griffenberg, 8 1886; Harry Rose,
97-12; Chester Gibson, 91l; May Enos,
o 40; George Hallman, 40; Ruth Nau-
dain, 97-16; Willie Gilch, 7-1s; Maggie
Kumpel, 995; Willie Allston, 5-18; Harry
Long, 9IL.
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MARRIED.

FORD-J0HNs.-o the 18th inst. at the
residence of the brides father, near Sassafras,
Nd, by Rev. j. B. Jones, Geo. A. Ford, Jr,'
and Miss Annie Johns, daughter of Arthur
Johns, Esq,
at Chester, Pa, by Rev. W. j. Paxson, sam
uel F. Storey, of Philadelphia, to Ida o. JET
ferson, of Wilmington, Del.
FRAZER-SIMPSON.-I Pencader Pres
byterian Church, Glasgow, Del, on Wednes-
day, January 10th, 1888, by Rev. Samuel A.
Gayley, Robert b. Frazer, of EIIzton, Nd,
and Mary, daughter of the late Alexander
Simpson, of New Castle county, Del.
JONES-SMITH.-Att the brides residence,
Jan. 10th, 1888, by Rev. W. W. Reese, George
w. Jones and Miss Sallie Smith, daughter of
Mr.. Geo. W. Smith.
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New Castle Presbytery.

A special meeting of the New Castle
Presbytery was held in the Central Pres
byterian Church, Wilmington, Tuesday
morning, with the Rev. c. w. Alexander
as moderator. The Presbytery refused to
dissolve the pastoral relations between the
Rev. Henry Runner and the st. Georges
Presbyterian Church. The Rev. George
Rogers was transferred to the Presbytery
Of Philadelphia North.
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Supporting Their Local Paper

The MIDDLETowN TRNsCRIPT in long
editorial discusses the relation of the local
newspaper to the esprit of goaheadative-
ness in town, and yet we can name one
that among its Bank directors even, there
are four men who do not take their local
paper simply because, to use aslang phrase
of the boys, they "don't have to-" while
they can borrow a copy of their neighbors.
-3S3nUraG Times.
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Real Estate.

Several parcels Of valuable real estate
in and near the village Of Townsend, this
county, will be sold at public sale on
Tuesday next, 23d instant, by the execu-
tors Of the late Samuel Townsend. The
property is fully described in another
column.
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Fraternal Greeting.

The MIDDLETowN (DeIaware) TRAN
SCRIPT has just entered upon its fifteenth
year. The TRANSCRIPT is one of the
choice friends Of our exchange list. The
Ways OF its editor appear to be Ways OF
pleasantness.-Salem, N. J. Standard.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

ONE of the drawbacks of married life is
sickness of the little ones. For Cold or
Cough you cannot find a better remedy
than DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Nearly ali
physicians prescribe it and no family
should be without it.
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A Card

| take this means of expressing my sincere
thanks to my friends who so faithfully sup
ported me for the ofice of State Treasurer.
Though did not secure the office, am none
the less deeply grateful to them for their
honest hard work in my behalf.
THOMAS LAVENDER.
Niddletown, Jan. 18th, 1883.
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FOR RENT.
FOR. RENT

r OFFER for Rent my WHEELWRIGHT
l. SHOP at FIELDsBoRo. Possession given at
once. An excellent stand. Rent reasonable.
JOHN LIND,
jan124t Fieldsboro, Del.
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DIED.

TAYLOR-In Middletown, on the nth inst.
William Taylor, aged about go years.
CARTY.-At Massey's Nd. on the Sd inst
of pneumonia, Sada Jane, youngest daughter
of Sarah Il. and the late Edward Carty, in the
9th wear of her age
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FoRD-JOHNs.

At the residence of the BRIDES father,
near Sassafras, Md, OF yesterday after
noon at two o'clock, George "A. Ford, Jr.,
of Philadelphia, formerly of Cecilton, and
Miss Annie Johns, eldest daughter of Ar
thur Johns, Esq, were united in mar
riage. Rev. J. B. Jones, of the Sassafras
NJ. P. Church, officiated. About thirty
persons, all near relatives of the bride and
groom, were present. The graceful and
handsome bride was .attired in a rich gar
net silk, and the groom, who bore him
self with becoming dignity, wore the
conventional dress suit. After the cere-
mony the guests crowded around the
happy pair and offered lots of good wishes
for their future. The company were then
invited to the dining room, where plen-
tiful repast was spread. Mrs. Johns, who
is famous for her proficiency and taste in
the culinary art, had made abundant pro
vision for the entertainment of the guests,
and all did justice to the many good
things before them. The bride was the
recipient Of many handsome and useful
presents. At late hour in the afternoon
the guests dispersed, and the bride and
groom drove to Middletown, whence they
went by the evening train to Philadelphia.
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TO Painters and Others.

ALEXANDER MoNRO. Practical Grainer
from New York. Any one wishing a good
job of granting should address him at
Doy1T-Sm BLACKBIRD, DEL.
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Dividend Notice,
NOTTCEI

T WALTER G. HURLoCK, do hereby give
L notice that shall apply to the Legisla-
c1LO nldtriH1oHif, from my wife, Jinina Hur-
lock. -. WALTER G. HURLoCK.
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Hymeneal.

On Thursday, January 11th, Mr.. G. Fish
er Pierce, of Milford, Del, and Miss Annie
Mccoy were Joined in marriage at the
residence Of the BRIDES father, Mr.. Jno.
Mccoy, near Blackbird, Del, Rev. r. X.
Stephenson, officiating. The bride was
handsomely attired in dark terra-cotta
silk. Many handsome presents were re-
ceived, among them pickle castor, din
ner castor, butter dish, butter knives,
silver spoons, knives and forks, fruit
basket, vases, and a handsome majolica
set of three pieces. Immediately after the
ceremony plentiful repast was served
Smyrna Times.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

WE guarantee both Lucas" and Wads-
worth's'' Pure Lead and Oil Ready-Mixed
Paints. No other Paints equal to these. Sold
by G. L. HUKILL.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Business Gossip.

In THE Diamond Dyes more coloring is
given for 10 cts. than in any 10 or 25-cent
dyes, and they give faster and more brilliant
colors
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14

lar. 1t is hard for Congress to legal
ize this unlawful dollar, which,
though a legal tender in payment of
duties, is not redeemable in any 9TH
er money. There is now in the
grooming vaults of the depositaries in
New York, Washington and else
where Sill, 798,175 of standard dol
Iars-weighing 6,600.038 pounds
S72, 532,791 of which is represented by
silver certificates, leaving S40,000,000
which is stored as idle capital. There
is no danger of any one stealing this
trash, as every million weighs over
thirty tons. Should Congress stop
the coinage, the price of silver will
be greatly deprecated. This is one
of the questions that will confront
the wisdom of over $50 new and I'M
tried statesmen in the next Democrat
ic House. JUNIUs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14
July Crop Report.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 10.-The
July report of the Department of
Agriculture indicates a very general
improvement in the condition of cot
ton. The area of the corn crop has
been increased about two and a half
million acres, making the aggregate
sixty-eight million acres. There has
been some extension of area in the
northern States. The increase is large
in the northwest and southwest.
On the coast from Virginia to the
Mississippi advance has been small.
In some places the reduction in price
from engagements ofsupply last year
had discouraging effect. There has
been too much rain in the great west
ern maize districts and a failure of
stands from planting poor seed, max
ing the crops late and the growth
small, but the improvement has of
late been rapid. Taking all the States
together the average for corn is 88
against So last July, so in 1881 and
100 in 1880.
The prospect for oats is nearly as
good as in July, last year, the aver
ages being SO against 1903. The con-
dition of barley is represented by 81 !;
last July it was SO. There has been
an increase of about per cent in
area planted in the Northern States.
Potatoes are reported in nigh condi-
ton, averaging 101. The area of to-
bacco appears to have been dimin-
ished 7 per cent condition So.
A cable from the London Agent of
the Department of Agriculture, re-
ceiyed to-day says: The weather the
first ten days of July has been hot
and forcing growth, Wheat estimates
are increasing generally throughout
Europe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14

Our successful men are those who
began way down and their develop
ment was through difficulties met
bravely and generally oyerthrown.
A man may sometimes make what
is called "lucky HIT" but labor is
the old and comm6 n highway that
leads to success. The pampered dar-
lings who start out in life with mon
ey and position are with few excep-
tions failures. Successful men are
those who are not afraid of work,
those who advertise themselves, who
are social, who attempt something
for which they are not rash in ven
turing, who keep out of debt, who
are shrewd in managing, who sacri-
flee neither health nor character in a
mad race toward the goal of their
ambition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14

Postmaster General Gresham has
rendered a decision in the Louisiana
lottery case. He holds that Postmas-
ter General Keys order of Novem-
Der 10, 1879, is still in force. it being
only temporarily suspended by the
second order prohibited the payment
by the postmaster at New Orleans of
any postal money order drawn to the
order of M. A. Dauphin, and direct
ed that official to return all register
ed letters which should arrive at his
Office directed to Dauphin, represent
ing the Louisiana lottery. The sec
ond order, suspending the first, was
made when the lottery company ap-
peaIed to the United States Supreme
Court. When the company's coun-
sci dismissed the appeal, Postmaster
General Gresham holds, the first Or
der was revived.
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The Trade Dollar.

Considerable excitement has been
recently raised on the subject of the
value of this coin, and it has been
largely refused on the ground that its
intrinsic value is not more thaneighty-
five cents. Moreover the Joint Reso-
luton of Congress, July %, 1876. pro-
vides that this dollar "shall not here
after be legal tender" AS regards
the intrinsic value of the coin there
is no doubt that it does not exceed
the amount mentioned, but then it
must be recollected that the intrinsic
value OF the Bland dollar, which is
legal tender, on account of its less
weight, is only about eighty cents.
Now the fact is, that Section Is, of
Chap. 131 of the Acts of 1873, in men
tloning the silver coins OF the United
States, mentions among others the
Trade dollar, and then adds, said
coins shall be legal tender at their
nominal value for any amount not
exceeding five dollars in any one pay
ment." The repeal of this latter
clause should not free the govern
ment from the responsibility of re-
deeming these coins when presented
at the Treasury. They have been
passed upon the public at their nom.
inal value, and the government must
not now degrade them to their intrin-
sic value. The present excitement is
undoubtedly the result of a specuIa-
tlye movement among New York
brokers, which then spread over the
country. Congress will be compell-
ed by public opinion to protect the
people from any loss at the hands of
spectators. The coin should be re.
deemed and suppressed. Meanwhile
we advise our readers not to submit
to any loss upon the Trade dollars
they may have received. Exchange.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14
Death OF Bishop Pinkney .

On the morning of the 4th inst,
Bishop William Pinkney, of the Prot.
Episcopal Church of this State, died
suddenly at Cockeysvill, of conges-
ton of the heart. The venerable pre-
late was born in Annapolis, in 1910,
graduated at st Johns College, com.
menced the study of law but aban-
doned it for the ministry. He gradu-
ated at the N. Y. Theological Semi
mary and was ordained Deacon,
afterwards Priest in 1886. His first
parish was in Prince George county,
from which he was elected to the
Church of the Ascension, Washing
ton, in 1866. In 1870 he was chosen
Assistant Bishop of Maryland. and
in 1879 on the death of Bishop Whit
tingham, he succeeded to the Bishop
ric. He was an energetic. indefati.
gable worker and much beloved by
the members of his Church in the
State.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14
Northwestern Crop Prospects.

CHICAGO, July THE Inter Ocean
this morning presents crop reports
covering a wide area of the West and
Northwest, and their tenor is to the
effect that, wheat excepted, the grain
crop will equal last years yield.
Weather that was unfaYorable to
corn induced one of the heaviest
crops of hay that was eyer moved,
which, to great extent, is already
cut and cured. Barley and oats are
unusually good every, and promise
an unprecedented yield, while the
recent hot weather has proven ex-
tremely favorable to the average, and
the harvest of winter wheat in the
lower ATTITUDES are larger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14

Mrs. Garfield, says the Pihs6,ug
Dispatch. has made her home in
Cleveland, and selected her surround
ings in so quiet and careful manner
that comparatively few even of the
late Presidents more intimate asso-
ciates have any knowledge of her
plans and of her daily life. Her house
is plain brick structure situated on
a small lot in Prospect street, She
paid $4,000 for it, and regards it
more in the light of an investment
than as permanent home for herself
and children. The affections of the
Garfield family are evidently centred
in the cottage at Mentor, and there is
an impression that their residence at
any other place will be temporary.
The occupants of the city home at
present are Mrs. Garfield; the late
Presidents mother; Mrs. Larabie,
his sister, who is in failing health !;
Miss Mollie Garfield. and the younger
boys, Irwin and Abram. The solemn
looking footman who ushers the visi'
tor into the drawing-room is the only
ceremonious person to be found in
the house. In consequence of Mrs.
Garfield's withdrawal from all So
ciety, the family usually dine alone.
Grandmother Garfield seldom sits
dinner through, and when desert is
served she takes whatever she fancies
in her hands and adjourns to the
library. She is the one occupant of
the house who is always visible.
With her white cap, she can be seen
at the window, in little wicker
rocking chair, busted with her knit
ting or her daily newspapers.
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State of Trade.

New YORK, July 1.-THE various
elements of strength in the general
business situation last week are
shown by special kilograms to Brad
streets yesterday to have continued
in full force. The customary mid
summer dullness is reported from
many points, but the reports tell
likewise ola full movement ofcereals,
general merchandise and coal, in
creased strength in the position OF
the iron market, and the dissipation
of corners in breadstuffs and provi-
sions, together with continued i'm
provement in crop prospects. The
wheat market declined during the
earlier days of week, prior to lat sew
eral cities) the two days interval over
the Fourth. 1t subsequently advanc-
ed, principally to the west, owing, 1T
is alleged, to manipulations of hold
ers to enable them to dispose ofstock
in hands. Indian corn has acted in
sympathy with wheat, but has not
exhibited the elasticity of the latter.
The export demand for corn has been
moderately fair, while that for wheat
has been very small, Foreign buy
ers, in the face of heavy supplies
abroad, still consider prices on this
side several cents too high. Provis-
ions declined during the early half of
the week, but advanced again after
the mid-week holiday in response to
the efforts of the bull clique at the
west. The volume of trade for the
week has, of course, been restricted
on account Of the occurrence of the
National holiday. Country traders,
however, very generally declare that
with fair crops the outlook for the
autumn's trade is excellent. Except
in the north Minnesota and Dakota
regions the weather during the past
week has very generally favored the
growing grain crops. In the district
specified there is still some doubt as
to the out-turn. Br0dst'eet'S prelim-
mary report of the wheat crop of the
United States for 1888 foreshadows a
total crop of about 444, 900 200 bushels,
based on the mail replies to June
18th and supplementary kilograms
received yesterday from important
grain-groWing centers. There were
1876 failures in the United States re-
ported during the past week, 20 less
than the preceding week, 81 more
than the corresponding week of 1882,
and 81 more than the same week of
1881.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14

Whatever action the Governor may
see fit to take about filling the exist
ing vacancy in this Judicial District,
the Democratic voters of this county
have about settled upon their candi-
date. 1t was thought at first that A.
Hunter Boyd, ESQ.,. would be the
choice, but Mr.. Boyd having posi-
lively declined nothing is now
thought of his probable candidacy,
and all effort in that direction has
ceased, leaving an open field to R.
L. Semmes, Esq, who will be the
unanimous choice of his party. Mr..
Semmes has been member of the
bar since the war, has enjoyed lu-
crative practice, and at one time filled
the position of States attorney. He
is well read, studies his cases, and
will no doubt receive the united sup
port of his party.
Upon the Republican side Hon. HI.
w. Hoffman will receive the nomi.
nation. What his chances of election
are remains to be seen his Greedy
campaign injured him with his party
and he may lose votes on that ac-
count. Whether they will go for Mr..
Semmes or not is question yet to
be ansWered.-Ce tno6. independent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-07-14

The secret of the universal success
of Browns Iron Bitters is owing to
the fact that it is the very best iron
preparation made. By thorough
and rapid assimilation with the blood
it reaches every part of the body,
giving health, strength and endur-
ance to every portion. Thus begin
ming at the foundation it builds up
and restores lost health. 1t does not
contain whiskey or alcohol. 1t will
not blacken the teeth. 1t does not
constipate or cause headache. 1t will
cure dyspepsia, indigestion, heart
burn. sleeplessness, dizziness, nervous
debility, weakness, etc.
Police Officer E. A. F. Mears, 125
North Stricken street, Baltimore,
Md, says: 81 used Browns Iron
Bitters for dyspepsia and loss of
appetite and feel much better"
Miss McCrea 2 N. Carrollton ave-
nue., Baltimore, Md, says: AZ used
Browns Iron Bitters for loss of appe-
tite and nervousness and it did me
good"
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The BeeCher of TODAY.

A New York letter to the Hartford
Times says OF Beecher: He lives in
Brooklyn-where, also, he breaches
and he isn't over here every day, even
now since he can come on the big
bridge. I saw him a few days ago !;
he has grown older, Of course, than
he was in the days of the Tilton scan