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Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
The T,vceum.

The meeting Of Irving Lyceum on Mon
day evening was attended by goodly
number Of members and visitors. Presl-
dent Lewis being absent, vice-Presldent
w. N. Wilson presided. The program OF
exercises was one of the most entertaining
that has been giyed by the society TINS
season. The musical renditions were par
ticularly pleasing to the audience airs.
Mnse. of Baltimore, and a member OF the
Oratorio Society of that city, was present
and kindly favored the audience with two
vocal selections, with both Of which the
L,vceum was much delighted, and at the
conclusion of the session rendered her
unanimous vote of thanks. Miss Lille
Naudain's very pretty instrumental Sc
lection, !" Home, Sweet Home" with var
iations, was awarded well-deserved praise.
The stI, ,es Danes de Seville Waltzes, = VIC
lin obligato. was spiritedly rendered by
Miss Addie Hazard, Miss Helen Morton
and Mr.. Lloyd Chamberlaine, and won
much applause. The literary exercises
were opened by very pleasing reading
by Miss Mamie Lingo, "Buying Cape
Seed" Though the effort was the young
lady's first before the Lyceum, she rem
dered her selection in very praiseworthy
style. Mr.. NJ. E. Smith, who also made
his first appearance before the society, read
"The Dying Year, in pleasing manner.
Mr.. f. B. Rice read one Of Talmage's
keen-edged articles, entitled "Whisper-
ers." Mr.. Rice reads well and the society
is always glad to hear him. W. S. Way
read an original paper on "Stage Fright"
and illustrated it with himself. The names
Of several new members were added to
the roll book. 1t was decided by vote
that the meeting of the society on next
Monday evening should be public. There
will doubtless be very entertaining pro-
gram of exercises, including readinge, es-
says, discussion, and good music. The
subject for discussion, which, by the way,
is to be impromptu, is: (Which runs the
greater risk in entering matrimony, man
or woman ?''
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Maryland Matters.

Forty cases of smallpox are reported
at Liberia, Somerset county.
Twelve car loads Of oysters are
shipped daily from Franklin City to Phil
adelphia.
"A cotton factory with thirty-six looms
has been put in operation at Klej Grange,
Worcester county.
A movement is on foot to hold a
national convention Of Gamers in Balti-
more next summer.
= A Crisfield man named Lawson re-
Gently took a big drink of whiskey and
directly keeled over and died. When a
man drinks whiskey in local option
town he takes his life in his hands, unless
he is copper-lined and rivetted.
- The new Episcopal Church at Chesa-
peake City will be opened for divine ser
vice on Sunday next. Rev. William
Schouler will condnct the services. The
church is a very neat edifice and much Of
an ornament to Chesapeake City.
The Continental Life Insurance Com
pany of New York, which suspended some
wears ago, and in which large number of
citizens of Cecil county held policies, has
lust declared another dividend to its cred
itors of s per cent. The first dividend was
about double the present one.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
rhe school Book Question.

We have recently printed several COM
munications in reference to the neglect OF
the clerk OF this school district to keep on
hand school books for distribution to the
scholars at cost price, as provided for in a
supplement- to the Free School Law,
passed by the General Assembly two years
ago. It seems that the clerk, on account
of his many other duties and his residence
out Of town, accepted the office with the
understanding that he was to be excused
from this school book distribution, and he
was so excused. This relieves him from
censure for neglect to comply with the
law. If the Board OF Education has any
statement to make our columns are open
to it. It is said the law does not apply to
this school district. If it does not, we
think it would be very proper for the
Board of Education to explain, so that
the people would understand the matter.
We should think that clerks duties
under the provisions of this act would be
rather taxing and unenviable, particularly
as there is no compensation attached to
the office, and the people can hardly
blame Mr.. Willis for declining to be a
book dispenser for the school district.
But whether the school board had author
ity to excuse him from procuring school
books of the State Superintendent and
keeping them for sale at cost to the schol-
ars OF this district, is question for the
board to answer.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Legislative Notes.

- The Wilmington and Northern rail-
road bill passed the House on Wednesday.
: The New Castle and Wilmington
narrow guage bill was reported on ad-
versely by the committee.
- The Baltimore and Ohio bill passed
the House by unanimous vote, notwith-
standing Mr.. Deans fight against it. The
bill empowers the Baltimore and Ohio to
pass through Newark, time for the COM
pletion Of the road, 10 months. This ex-
tension will expire with the 31st Of Decem-
ber, 1884.
The Immigration bill with amend
ments providing for Board of Immigra-
ton Of one member from each county and
the Governor, and for an annual appro-
priation of $1,000, passed the House yes
terday. The members of the board are to
serve without compensation and are to ap-
point an executive officer and fix his
salary. The Senate refused to concur in
the amendments.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Sales to Take Place.

SATURDAY, FEB. H.. Administrator
sale Of the personal property Of the late
Abram James, in Cedar Lane.
MONDAY, FEB. 9.-Administrator' sale
OF live stock and farm implements of the
late William Welden, near Townsend, by
the administrators.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2O.-Public sale of live
stock and farm implements by Joseph
Shippers, near McDonough.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2O-Public sale of live
stock and farm implements by c. B. War
rem, near Townsend.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21.-Public sale of
stock and farm implements by John B.
Keller, near Townsend.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21-Administrator'
sale of personal property of NJ. E. Wal
ker, deceased, at Armstrong; Corner, New
Castle county.
THURSDAY, FEB. 22.-Public sale of live
stock and farm implements, by w. H.
Houston, near Mt. Pleasant.
FRIDAY, Feb. 23.-PubIic sale OF farm
stock and implements by R. J. Foard,
near st. Augustine, Md.
FRIDAY, FEB. 2S.-Public sale of stock
and farm Implements by A. J. Wright,
near Odessa.
SATURDAY, Feb. 24.-Administrator'
sale of personal property of the late Levi
w. Lattomus, at Townsend.
SATURDAY, FEB. 4.-Public sale of live
stock and farm implements by David C.
Vail, on road from st. Georges to Summit
Bridge.
MONDAY, FEB. 26.-Public sale OF live
stock and farm implements, by Harry
Davis, on the g Levels.'
MONDAY, FEB. 26.-Public sale of live
stock and farm implements by Isaac
Macy, near McDonough.
TUESDAY, Feb. 27.-Public sale of farm
stock and implements near Union Church,
by F. C. G. Brooks.
TUESDAY, FEB. N.-Publio sale of live
stock and farm implements by Andrew
Eliason, near Mt. Pleasant.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2s.-Public sale of
live stock and farm implements by Levin
Hopkins, near st. Georges.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
A rwentr.five Dollar Book.

The long-promised Historical and BIZ
ographical Encyclopedia Of Delaware, =
compiled by Messrs. J. NJ. McCarter and
B. F. Jackson, and published by the
Aldine Publishing and Engraving Com
pany, has been delivered to subscribers
in this neighborhood. 1t is an elaborate
looking volume, bound in full morocco,
and its $40 pages contain a brief history
of Delaware, by Rev. w. w. Taylor; a
paper on the Judicial System of Delaware,
by Hon. N. B. Smithers; "Political Par
ties" by Hon. George P. Fisher; "The
Free Schools Of Delaware" by Prof. J. II.
Groves; "The Education Of the Colored
People," by H. C. Conrad, ESQ; brief
historical articles on Delaware College,
Newark Academy, Wilmington Confer
ence Academy, Wesleyan Female College;
State histories of the various religious de
nominations; history Of the Delaware
railroad, by Manlove Hayes, Esq. his
tories of various private industrial estab-
lishments, and about 500 biographical
sketches of native or resident Delawareans.
There are steel plates of old Swedes
Church, Delaware College, the First Pres
byterian Church at Wilmington, several
industrial concerns, and about 140 por-
traits of dead and living Delawareans.
The historical articles are in the main val
liable contributions to State history, but
they abound in inexcusable typographical
errors. In Doctor Vallandigham's excel
lent sketch of Forest Church the present
pastor is called "W. c. Anderson, p instead
of w. G. Alexander, and the book is
marred by similar errors i" too numerous
to mention" Had this work been hurried
through the press there might be some
excuse for its many typographical blum
ders, but several years were consumed in
its preparation. Many of the portraits are
excellent. The biographical sketches will |
be delightful reading for our descendants, |
who come on the stage after we have made
our exit. The book does not come up to
the expectations of all its subscribers in
this neighborhood, and we have an idea
that the next man who comes around here |
for anything in the same line
will get hurt. However, as a biographical |
of subscribers to the "His-
5orical and Biographical Encyclopedia of
Delaware, =" the book is much of a success.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Real Estate Sales.

The Kent county real estate Of the late
Horace Spruance was sold at public sale
on Wednesday by w. C. Spruance, Esq,
administrator, as follows:
No. l.-Home farm A, 225 acres and
14514 perches, at S13O per acre, to A. L.
Hudson. Farm B, lying between the Duck
Creek road and the mill pond, 9S acres
and 4615 perches, S6O.25 per acre, to VIM.
c. Spruance. Lot c, adjoining B on the
east, Z acres and 20 perches, S57 per acre,
to VIM. 9. Spruance. Lot ID, adjoining @
on the east, 5 acres and 155 perches, SsO.25
per acre, to Robert Denney.
No. 2.-Lot of one acre of ground at
Clayton, 1925, to Manlove Hayes, for the
Delaware railroad.
The lands in Kent county, not counting
the fractions in perches, aggregated $780,
4SS.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Levy Court Appointments.

The Levy Court OF New Castle county
made the following appointments on
Friday last: Attorney for Levy Court,
George Gray, Esq physician for County
Jail, John J.. Black, M. D., OF New Castle;
county treasurer, William Herbert of
New Castle; janitor of Court House
Thomas b. Smith; night watchman of
Court House, John NJ. Enos; fireman of
Court House, Jas. A. O'Donnell; Trustees
of the Poor, James Bradford, Wilmington;
Nathaniel Williams, st. Georges; George
NJ. D. Hart, APPOINTMENTS; Thomas g..
Bird, Brandywine; Samuel A. Arm
strong, Blackbird. Collectors were chosen
as follows: Brandywine, Jacob Handy /;
northern district OF Wilmington, Patrick
Neary; southern district of Wilmington,
John T. Dickey; Christiana, Charles M.
Newlin; Mill Creek, Joseph Barker; !;
White Clay Creek, William B. Mackey !;
Pencader, William Wilson; New Castle,
James Toner; Red Lion, George NJ.
Bright; st. Georges, James Gray; Apo
quinimink, John R. Welden; Blackbird,
Robert M. Higgins.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Correspondence Of the Transcript.
Church Wedding at Port Penn.

Church Wedding at Port Penn.
PORT PENN, DEL, Feb. Is, 1883.
Miss Emma CIeaver and Abram Van
degrift were married in the Presbyterian
Church on Wednesday evening at few
minutes past eight. 1t was perhaps the
most imposing affair Of the kind that has
ever taken place in this church, which
was beautifully decorated with arches Of
arborvite and holly, the bright berries
contrasting with the dark green. A large
arch extending over the middle block OF
pews, in front Of the pulpit, was lighted
with candles, which had the effect Of gas.
A horseshoe, composed of flowers, was
suspended from this. A number of flow
ering plants were arranged in pyramid
in the pulpit, which, with hanging baskets
on either side, had a very pretty effect.
The large family connection and few
other guests invited to the reception oc-
cupied reserved seats and were in evening
toilet. The bridesmaids and groomsmen
we're: Miss Dollie Cleaver and Mr.. Lewis
c. Vandegrift, Of Wilmington; Miss Sue
i. Price and Mr.. Egbert Handy, Of the
Newark Ledger; Miss Lizzie Janvier
and Mr.. Boyd Cleaver, Miss Lizzie
CIeaver and Mr.. Thomas Janvier. The
ushers were Mr.. Harry Walter, of Will
mington, and Mr.. Thomas Dale Stew
art. The bride was lovely in white with
flowing veil, and all her attendants were
also white-robed, with some distinguishing
colors. All thegentlemen appeared at the
greatest advantage. Rev. S. Gilbert
Boardman performed the ceremony in an
exceedingly beautiful and impressive
manner. Later in the evening quite a
company of relatives and few particular
friends were entertained at the residence
of the brides father, Mr.. Isaac Cleaver.
All the presents were beautiful or useful,
and some very valuable. f.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16

rate of increase, we might be equal to this
system, and undoubtedly whatever ex-
pense in the way of elevated reservoirs or
tubing the town, which we may go to, will
be an entire loss in the event of such
adoption. As to the elevated reservoirs
which now seem to have the call, would
any commissioner like to decorate the
streets of our town with six or eight such
pots? We have no record of like struct-
ures anywhere. If such are in vogue,
then there is some evidence of their being
of some good. An isolated central reser-
voir would not be acceptable, as the prin-
ciple now is well admitted" No expen-
diture of public money except for general
good" 1t is a dangerous power that a
town should have the right to borrow
money. It is too much a surrender of the
rights of property by the citizen, and it
should never be given unless the object is
definite and the plan for it's expenditure
is digested and meets reasonably the ap-
proval of the people. To give such power
to an unknown Board of Commissioners
SlOIOly W DO GlGClGug anu IH6 bO"H III q
turmoil of clashing views, would be ex-
ceedingly unwise. The we'll system, cis-
tern system, reservoirs and pipes from
mill-pond system all have their ingenious
advocates, and until there is some pre-em-
inence, attained by some faction, the whole
thing is chaos, and any step in their direc-
ton one in the dark. There is a large
amount of money lying idle in the trea-
sury which was raised partially for the
of an engine, hooks, ladders and
buckets. These are necessities, and are
equally useful acith or lUithout any of the
so-called systems. "a large chemical en-
gine would also be worth the outlay.)
These could be purchased without bOr-
rowing a cent. Let all the factionists take
the one sure step and then go slow. The
hand engine, hook and ladder and buckets
are the first steps in the history Of fire ex-
in all towns. If rash per-
sons desire to take an original course let
them reflect that this requires the use of
public money. OLD CITIZEN.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Levy Court.

Yesterday it was resolved by the Levy
Court that Walter Cummins, Esq, the
attorney for the Trustees of the Poor, and
George Gray, Esq, the attorney for the
Levy Court draft bill to take the place
of the one already before the Legislature,
asking for loan of S29O,OOO, and that
what is known as the almshouse property
be put in the hands of proper trustees ap-
pointed by joint committee of the Levy
Court and the Trustees of the Poor to be
held to help pay off the Indebtedness Of
the board. Further that the trustees here
after are not to borrow money, their ex-
penses to be raised by taxes through the
Levy Court.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Foreign Labor.

Some of the leading farmers of Talbot
county are awakening to the necessity Of
obtaining a more reliable sort of labor,
and a movement has been started to in
troduce German labor direct from Castle
Garden, New York. Col. Edward Lloyd
is the principal mover in the matter, and
in few weeks will send native German
to secure several families. This arrange
ment is necessitated by the untrustworth-
mess Of the negroes who have heretofore
been the dependence Of farmers. These
same inconvenience have been exper-
fenced in Queen Anne's county, and the
Record, time and again, has pointed out
the absolute necessity of farmers making
an effort to procure more reliable labor,
The large quantity Of corn yet in the field
not husked and housed is giving life to a
movement in the right direction Cen
treviIIe Record.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
County.

y. It. Eliason, of New Castle, is in
Florida to recuperate his health.
Henry Ward Beecher will lecture in
the Grand Opera House, IN Wilmington,
next Tuesday evening on Evolution and
Revolution
- Rev. Henry Runner, pastor of St.
Georges Presbyterian Church, was given
donation party by his congregation on
last Friday evening.
= During the week from February 10
to "a the Lecturer of Delaware State
Grange will visit the subordinate oranges
of New Castle county.
- The operatives of the Arlington cotton
mills at Wilmington struck on Saturday
on account of reduction of wages, but re-
sumed work on Monday.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
FraternaI Greetings.

The MIDDLETowN (Del.) TRANSCRIPT
has entered upon its 10th volume. The
TRANSCRIPT has an original Way of its
own, and thus it has taken front seat in
the orchestra. The band will play as
usual; the TRANSCRIPT editor will enjoy
the ballet, and as the actors step to the
footlights and read their parts, editor Way
will record his opinions in such manner
that his thousands of readers will applaud
and cry for the TRANSCRIPT. The paper
is not only spicy but it is handsome in its
neat typographical dress Whitehall IN.
w Times
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
State.

Nv During the revival at the Smyrna NJ.
E. Church nearly seventy persons have
professed conversion.
"A. X. Mcclure, Esq, of the Phila-
delphia Times, is engaged to lecture at
Smyrna on April 10.
- The steamer John E. Tygert will re-
sumo her three trips a week between
Smyrna and Philadelphia on Monday.
= The house of James H. Evans, at
Wyoming, was robbed of 5000 worth OF
silverware and provisions, Monday night.
Reuben A. Stewart has been appointed
postmaster at Milford. He is forty years
old, and has a Stalwart backbone, Of
course.
=. Burglars entered the house of Mrs.
Elizabeth Allen, at Camden, Sunday
night, and stole silverware and wearing
apparel valued at SIS.
- Fifteen hundred barrels Of Chinco-
league oysters were shipped over the
junction and Breakwater railroad TO New
York city last Friday.
The Presbyterians of Smyrna have
purchased two lots on Commerce street at
an aggregate cost Of $3.50, and intend soon
to erect thereon new church to cost from
$1,000 to $4,000.
The officers reports, submitted at the
annual meeting of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company, held in New York
on Tuesday, make a very satisfactory ex-
hibit for the past year, and especially of
the company's interests on the Delaware
Peninsula.
: The thing now most engaging the at
tention of the farmers is the hiring of help
for the coming season, which commences
March 1st. They are wider apart than
usual, the laborers demanding $500 and
$500 more a month than last year, with
little disposition.to compromise; and farm
ers have had to yield, because of the
scarcity of help. The prices range from
$500 to $1,000 per month. - Smyrna
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
[CoMNUNICATED.]
Fire Apparatus.

EDITOR TRANSCRIPT.-Inr regard TO pro-
viding means for relieving our town from
the dangers of fire, there seems to be
oommendable interest taken by our citi=
zens. Before committing ourselves to any
thing which might directly or indirectly
be the beginning of expense to the already
overburdened tax payer, the object belng
made certain, the means should be well
considered and agreed upon. The tirst
question we should ask before acting is:
Can any and what system for the extln-
ouish,nent of fires, reasonably adequate,
be had in an inland village which 1t would
ba nrudent for its citizens to provide as
business investment? 1t is true that IN
larger town everything known for the
purpose can be prudently purchased, put
it is plainly question Of the amount OF
taxable property in regard to what ought
tn he adopted. The Commissioners long
ago should have framed and printed inter-
rooatories and addressed them to num-
Der Of enterprising villages OF, say 2'OOc
inhabitants, inquiring as to the situation
of sucb towns as to fire appliances, &c
onr wise citizens will not be able to eVoIVe
from their inner consciousness alone
exactlv that which is best, but the means
Of information are cheap. It is YET ques-
ton whether anything really etfectlVe can
be had short of the Holly system OF "aVer-
works, Within ten years, at our present
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16

The annual town election will be held
in few weeks. A ticket will be nomi-
mated favorable to providing the town
with an ample water supply for fire pur-
poses, and new and efficient fire apparatus
at the lowest possible cost. Let those who
are opposed to means Of water supply
other than private pumps, meet the issue
fairly and squarely, if they are mind to,
and the voters will settle it at the ballot
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
New loan AssOciation.

The newIy-chartered Mutual Loan Asso-
citation Of Townsend organized on last
Monday evening by electing the following
officers President, John F. Stats; Sec
retary and Treasurer, William A. Scott
Directors, ]. F. Stats, George NJ. D. Hart.
D. B. Maloney, DR.. ]. V. Crawford, w. R,
Martin, Thomas Maloney, Geo. L. Town.
send, Or. T. A. Enos, S. R. Warren. A
mseting will be held on next Monday
evening, when the first payment will be
made on stock,
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
Grange Meeting.

Port Penn Grange will hold public
meeting at Hickory Grove school-house
on Monday, February 10Th, at $50 P. NJ.
Henry Thompson, Master, and VIM. P.
Corsa, Lecturer, OF Delaware State Grange,
will be present and give addresses
Farmers and the public generally are
cordially invited to attend.
E. NJ. DILWoRTH,
Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-16
RnnEOnaI-

Mr. H. L. Davis, of Granite, Va, and
eldest son of Col. Lawrence Davis, is visit
ing his parents and friends in this neigh
borhood.