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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-10

ssc, wild hay, So to So; timothy, % to
50; old corn. 60c; new corn, So to 40;
soft coal 121c; onions, 40c; cord wood, "a
to 81. 25; straw, Sc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-10
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association, 2017 Sec
ond avenue, for prices on the best hard
coal in the city Nut and No. $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-10
aRHfaH HARD COAL.

J. s. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

The late Milwaukee fire is attracting
attention to the danger Of large hotels.
The size of their hostelries has long
been a matter Of rivalry between sew
eral of the larger cities of the Union,
and the enormous structures like those
in which our travelling public now live
are almost unknown elsewhere in the
world. In some of them if one starts
down by the stairway at the sound of
the breakfast gong, the chances are
that he will not reach the dining room
much before dinner time. The ele-
vator is therefore necessary for rapid
communication between the many
floors and for spreading fire quickly
all over a building and insuring its
rapid destruction by flame, nothing
equal to the elevator shaft has ever
been devised by man. If those who
build hotels would pay more attention
to arrangements for the safety and COM
fort of people who travel than to the
imposing appearance and external
adornment of their structures, land
lords would have fewer roasted guests
on their conscience. The New York
Herald, in referring to this question,
very pertinently says that "when a
hotel is so large that the landlord does
not know his own guests and cannot
pay any personal attention to the de-
tails Of management, the house is too
large to be safe.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
journalistic.


A New serial story by joaquin Mil
ler, entitled "49 or, the Gold Seekers
Of the Sierras," will soon commence in
the columns of Frank Leslie's Hlustrd-
ted Newspaper.
WE print in another part Of this pa
per prospectus of Philadelphia's
bright and progressive journal, The
Times. If there is better two-cent
paper in the land than The Times, a
copy of it has not been received at this
Office. Clean, bright and enterprising,
and a terror to bosses, thieves and dead
beats, The Times is worthy of all the
success it has won, and more too.
THE first number Of Grit, a new
eight-page literary and humorous paper,
issued as the weekly edition Of the Will
Transport San and Banner, has reached
us. Rufus r. Wilson, an old para
graphic friend Of the TRANSCRIPT, is
in the editorial chair. Judging from
the number before us, we should say
that Grit will stick. We are always
glad to put so bright paper on our ex-
change list.
THE Conference Worker, the organ
Of the Wilmington NJ. E. Conference,
has recently been enlarged and Brother
Sentman, the editor and publisher, may
instly feel proud Of his paper as it now
appears. The Worker is worthy Of a
liberal support, and it is probably re
ceiYing it OF it would not be getting
bigger and better. With the Yorker
and the MIDDLETOwN TRANSCRIPT,
Peninsular people should never be at a
loss for good religious reading.
THE jolly old Judge, from whose
funny decisions there is no appeal to a
higher court, reaches us with the regu-
larity of bill collector, and we are al
ways glad to see him-The Judge. not
the bill collector. The Judge is un-
doubtedly the best cartoon paper in the
country. 1t is published by Americans
and for Americans, under the excellent
motto Of fEGoOd will to all malice to-
ward none" 1t is illustrated by the
ablest staff Of artists in the country and
all newsdealers sell it.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

GOVERNOR SToCKLEY'S MESSAGE,
the full text of which is printed on this
page, will be read with much interest
by Delawareans, and its recommended
tions to the General Assembly will
meet the approval of all persons favor
able to the advancement of our State.
On the subject of increased representa-
tion ffor Il en- Castle county county the
ernor may not have spoken with as
clear a atrumpet-sound as some expected,
and yet we can see no reason why a
fair and equitable distribution of thirty
members between the three counties in
the lower house-if a " fair and equi-
table distribution means distribu-
ton according to population-ought
not to be satisfactory to this county.
AS the Governor says, "the Senate
should more properly be considered
the representation of territory, rather
than population, and in its or
ganization designed for the better
protection of the interests of mi
norities." Under the head Of educa-
ton, the Governor speaks clearly and
sensibly for liberal appropriations for
our free schools, and for the establish
ment of separate schools for the colored
people. The recommendation for the
creation Of Board Of immigration is
already receiving merited attention
from the General Assembly, Senator
Lavender having presented an excellent
measure looking to this end. The Gov
ernor deplores the evil and corrupt
practices of influencing voters by the
use of money and recommends like
penalties for buying and selling votes
He advises the repeal Of the uniform
ballot law, concurs with the suggestions
Of his predecessor in Office in regard t.
the punishment Of youthful criminals
and in the matter Of dealing with in.
temperance recommends a "Well regu.
lated, judicious and stringent license
system" This recommendation will
not meet the approval of the friends Of
local option or prohibition, but as the
Governor says, "wide differences OF
opinion are honestly entertained by
many good, sincere and thoughtful cit
liens, as to the best mode of remedying
or checking the evils of intemperence. .
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

of influencing voters at elections, by
the use of money, are deeply to be de-
plored, | am at loss to suggest a sufIi-
cient remedy. The present law against
bribery is defective, and should be
amended. | would recommend such
Legislation as will impose like penalties
upon all persons participating in such
corrupt practices.
UNIFORM BALLOT LAW.
would advise and recommend that
what is known as the uniform ballot
law, passed at the last session of the
Legislature, be repealed, believing that
it is inadequate for the accomplishment
of the purposes of its enactment, and
susceptible of being used to the preju-
dice and detriment of the elector.
IMMIGRATION.
The great interest which l feel in the
development and building up of the ag-
ricultural, manufacturing and mechan-
ical interests of the State impels me to
urgently recommend the passage of
law creating Board of immigration,
clothed with all necessary power to en-
courage and afford proper and ample
facilities for immigration into our
State, whereby our evident need and
necessity-labor and capital-shall be
supplied. While our State has gener-
ally been considered as adapted chiefly
to agricultural pursuits, the gratifying
progress made in manufactures and
arts, in all parts of the State, warrants
me in recommending most favorable
and liberal legislation for the further
encouragement of all industries that
will tend to the rapid and permanent
improvement and growth of our State.
FINANCES.
| congratulate my fellow citizens
upon the very satisfactory condition of
our finances that have been so faith
fully and ably administered by the
State Treasurer, as appears by the re-
cent report to my predecessor.
YOUTHFUL CRIMINALS.
| heartily concur in the suggestions
of my predecessor in his last message
in regard to the reformation of youth
full criminals, and trust the subject will
receive at your hands the consideration
it deserves.
[ cannot allow the present opportu-
nifty to pass without expressing the
high esteem L entertain of my worthy
and retiring predecessor for the Dromnf.
efficient and conscientious manner in
which he has discharged the public
duties devolved upon him.
Under the constitution and laws it
becomes your duty, gentlemen, to guard
and protect the great interests of the
State by legislative action and mine to
take care that the laws be faithfully
executed. Approaching the high obli-
cations resting upon us let us observe
with frmness and fidelity the trusts
committed, believing that in the end
we shall be rewarded by the approval
of our fellow-citizens and of Him who
is the Father Of lights, with whom is
no variableness, neither shadow of
turning"
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

THE Planters Hotel, at st. Louis,
narrowly escaped destruction by fire on
Sunday morning. The flames broke
out in the kitchen, about four O'Clock,
and spread to the floor above. occupied
by the servants employed in the house.
The guests were promptly aroused and
in a few minutes the hotel was emptied.
Many left their rooms with only their
night clothing on. The lesson of the
Milwaukee horror doubtless had much
to do with the promptnessand thorough
ness of the watchmen in arousing the
inmates of the hotel, and the inmates
needed no urging in the matter of their
going quickly. The promptness Of the
fire department saved the building from
destruction. Only the kitchen was
burned, but in it three servants lost
their lives. Their escape was cut off
by the flames. The Planters Hotel
was for a quarter of century the best
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

THE Newhall House fire at Milwau-
kee was even more destructive Of life
than was at first reported. 1t is now
believed that upwards Of eighty persons
perished. George Scheller, lessee of
the bar and billiard room Of the hotel,
has been arrested on suspicion Of having
started the fire, and, fearing that he
will be lynched, the authorities are
keeping his place of confinement a Sc
cret. One can imagine no punishment
severe enough for the crime of firing a
building full of sleeping men and
women.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

In ALL our crop Of almanacs for
1888 there is none that we prize more
than that issued by the Philadelphia
Public Ledger. It contains about
everything a Pennsylvania would
want to know, except reliable informa-
tion about the disappearance Of Nor
gan, and the identity of the man who
struck Billy Patterson. AS the pub
Usher says in the preface, "The Ledger
Almanac has become home book of
reference and treasury of useful in
formation on local and general subjects
and events.'' 1t is not sold, but is
furnished free of cost to patrons of the
Ledger.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

JOSEPH SAILER, the vetern financial
editor of the Philadelphia Ledger, died
on Monday morning at the age OF
"A. He was an assiduous worker. In
1877 he reluctantly took his first holi-
day in thirty-seven years When in his
prime he was considered one of the
safest financial authorities in the coun-
try. He withdrew from active labor
about year and half ago.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

AS the TRANSCRIPT foreshadowed
last week, MI. Salisbury was reelected
to the United States Senate without
opposition. Whatever else may be said
of Senator Salisbury, it must be ac-
knowledged that he is honest and able,
and as a Senator has reflected credit
upon his State.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

A HERO OF THREE TALEs.-Mr W. T. Clark.
a resident of Philadelphia has in the past
eight years come into the possession of three
a reporter: You see 1 have known a great
many people who have drawn large amounts
from The Louisiana State Lottery and know
ing that It's dealings We're always fair. con-
cluded to try my hand. In the Centennial
year purchased a ticket and that drew S.
600, which was paid to me in due season. 1
bought tickets in the drawings after this and
in one year from my first strike drew $780,
! sent 50 to NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La
for the two-fifths OF a whole ticket in the last
November drawing, it being No. 49, 7l9, and
drew 81 900, which was two-fifths of the capi-
tai prize of $4,000 The agent of the Adams
Express Company paid the full amount.
This makes $1,000 from my investments in
The Louisiana State Lottery, and shall con-
tinue to invest. From the Philadelphia Re-
cord. Dec 9Th
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

ALDEN MILLER, a capable officer and
a wounded soldier who did not pay the
assessment to save the ''grand old
party" last fall, was recently removed
from the postmastership of Camden,
New Jersey, and w. B. Rich appointed
in his stead. This is the way in which
the Administration purposes to reform
the civil service.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

ST. LOUIS had a hotel fire and an
abduction of a pretty and wealthy
young lady both in one week. Chicago
probably feels a bit envious, but then
Chicago ought to be satisfied with her
hard-earned reputation of "the wick
eldest city in the world
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

LhE IN : LAeIGtW PAOIOoOo "Ss'ilAoU
shooting the liars, and thinks that if
liar shooting is to be treated in advance
as iustifable homicide that "nobody
will be left to keep the nation in work
ing order" The Herald forgets the
newspaper men.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

A BILL proposing to buy a fifty dol
lar patent ballot-box for each polling
place in the Union was introduced in
the Senate a few days ago. Patent
ballot-boxes are not what the Union is
crying for. 1t is honest inspectors Of
election that are wanted.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

AN exchange asks: E" Do a pair of
spectacles improve the appearance of a
young lady ?" We really do not know,
but we are willing to testify on Mr..
Webster's dictionary that young lady
wonderfully improves the appearance
Of pair of spectacles.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
So 90 A YEAR, in ADVANCE.

To NTs.-Communications on
topics of local interest are always welcome,
but to insure insertion they must be briefand
to the point. We do not hold ourselves re-
sponsible for the views of correspondents.
Anonymous articles will receive no attention.
tor.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

AT Milwaukee last night calcium
light machine exploded on the stage of
the Grand Opera House, tore the
scenery to pieces and wounded five of
the stage hands, two of them fatally.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

IT is perhaps better to have been
born lucky than rich, but if you live in
Delaware and want an Office Of the
Legislature it is better than either to
have been born in Sussex county.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
,sy.aatslour advertisements
.S.M. RgynoIds&G0.
M1DDLETowN, DEL.

We have now commenced
taking account of stock, and
find that we have a larger stock
of Winter Clothing for men,
boys, youths and children than
we wish to have on hand at this
time, and as we prefer the cash
to the clothing, we have marked
it down to a very slight advance
over cost, to close out before
spring trade commences. This
includes seventy-fve Boys Ov-
ercoats from 1925 to $6 fifty
two Mems Overcoats from 81
to $l4; ninety-eight Mems Suits
from $5.25 to SIG; sixty-seven
Youths Suits from SIS to $14;
ffty-four Boys Suits from $4.-
Is to $40; forty-nine School
Suits from $500 to $3.50;
thirty-eight Children's Suits
from $3.50 to $4,90.
Also, twenty-five Ladies
Black Beaver Cloth Coats,
handsomely trimmed, from $4
to $40; eleven Ladies Black
Dolmans, handsomely trimmed,
from SO to $l2; five colored
Jackets, trimmed with plush,
from $3.50 to $11; fifteen
square Wool Shawls from 75c.
to $3.50; thirteen long Wool
Shawls from $3.50 toss twen-
ty-one Felt Skirts. from 81 to
$2.70 balance of Nubias, Jer-
seys, Hoods, Mitts. &C., at re-
duced prices.
LADIES AND MISSES
GOSSAMER CIRCULARS,
BOOTS AND SHOES;
MEMS AND BOYS
GOSSAMER HATS,
OVERCOATS,
RUBBER BOOTS,
SHOES, ARCTICS,
ALASKAS, LEGGINS
AND OILED CLOTHING
White and Colored Blankets from
$1.25 to $500
Bed Comfortables from $1.25 to- 50 90
White Bed Quilts from Toe to $3.50
Two Large Buffalo Robes at
$140O and $500
Lap Robes from $3.50 to $3.50
Horse Blankets from $1.00 to $3.50
all-Wool Kersey $3.50
s. M. REYNOLDS g. CO.,
MIDDLETOwN, DEL.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

A MANIFESTO by Prince Napoleon
was issued in Paris yesterday morning
criticising the French Republic and
claiming the Napoleonic inheritance.
The Figaro, which published the man
ifestO. was seized, and the placards
about the city torn down. In the af-
ternoon Prince Napoleon was arrested
and imprisoned, The case will come
before the courts.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

On THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.-The Yoltaic Belt
Co., Marshall, Mich, will send Dr. Dyes
Celebrated Electro-V oltaic Belts and Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to men
young or old) who are afflicted with ner-
vous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor. Ad-
dress as above.-N. B.-No risk is incurred
as thirty days trial is allowed
AMONG the books of Popular Medical Liter
ature which have become widely known and
appreciated by the general public, none
maintains a steadier sale or more favored
place in the opinion of the press and the peo-
pie, than " Plain Home Talk and medical
Common Sense by DR.. E. b. Foote, of 100
Lexington Ave, n. Y. City. In bringing out
their complete illustrated edition of nearly
! 900 pages, bound in cloth, at the remarkably
low price of $780, the publishers have insured
for themselves prosperity in Large sales at
small profits and for the public the boon of
good and instructive reading at a price within
the reach of all book-buyers. The contents
table can be had free of the Murray Hill Pub
fishing Co., l29 East Twenty-eighth street,
n. Y. City.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

IT Is possible that some Of the Star
route thieves may be convicted, if they
do not die of old age before the case is
given to the jury.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

THE Republican National Committee
met at Washington on Wednesday and
voted to retain the old system of repre-
sentation to the National Convention.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

THE Dover DeIaUarean has taken a
manly stand for justice to New Castle
county in the matter of representation
in the General Assembly.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
That Wonderful Book
GUIDE TO SUCCESS 9
WITH FORMS FOR

Is selling by tens of thousands. 1t is the
most universally useful book ever published.
1t tells completely HOW TO DO EVERY
THING in the best way, How to be Your Own
Lawyer, How to Do Business correctly and
Successfully, How to act in society ana
everywhere. A gold mine of varied infor-
AGENTS WANTED for all or spare time.
To know why this book of REAL value and
attractions sells better than any other, apply
for terms to H. B. SCANNED & Co., Phila-
delphia. Pa, aug11-6m
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Ittstellanqous 9du'ts

The Public Is requested carefully to notice
Monthly.
81 CAPITAL PRIZE, SIS 900 1sa
Tickets only S5. Shares In proportion.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

To Sussex county: eff you don't
see what you want, ask for it."
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

"ROUGH On RATS. CLEARS out
rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs,
skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c.
Druggists.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

RELIABLE help for the weak, nervous
and debilitated dyspeptic sufferer found
in Browns Iron Bittegs,
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Spetial Aotites.

"FAoTs speak palmer than words.'' Proof
-'The Doctor told me to take blue pill, but
l didn't, for I had already been poisoned
twice by mercury. The druggist told me to
try Kidney Wort, and did. 1t was just the
thing for my biliousness and constipation,
and now am as well as ever."-A P. San
ford. Sold in both dry and liquid form.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

THE New York Custom officers con-
fscated nearly $50, 900 worth Of goods
during 1882.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
For Rent.

THE STORE AND DWELLING HOUSE
L in the town of Cecilton, known as Me
gees Corner, considered TO be good business
stand. Either separate or together. Posses
sion at once Apply to or address
JanI9taprl VIM. r. FREEMAN.
Back Creek Mills, Cecil Co., Md.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
For Sale or Rent.

THE PROPERTY now occupied by CANNON
i & ELIAsoN, on Main street, Middletown.
Del. TERMS 81 600 Cash, balance on time to
suit the purchaser. If not sold by the 18th OF
March next, will be for Rent. The Property
is one of the most ommodious in Town, and
eligibly situated. Apply to
CHAS. TATMAN, JR
or address, NIiddletoWn Del
VIM. K. LOCKWOOD,
Jan20-tmch23 Warwick Md
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

known hotel in the West, and its fame
was extended by Charles Dickens
American Notes.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Diuorna Notica

T ANNIE J. WILSON, of Middletown. New
l : Castle county, Del, do hereby give notice
that shall apply to the General Assem- bly, of
Delaware, now in session at Dover, for a Di-
vorce from my husband, j. c. WILSON.
janl94t ANNIE J. WILSON.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
THE MARKETS.
MIDDLETOwN GRAIN MARKET

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY ISAAC JONES, JR.
WHEAT CORN
Amber, l 100000 Yellow 45O56
Timothy Seed $50 White, :, 00955
Glover Seed, q h @l6c Oats, 45655
MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY s. NJ. REYNOLDS co.
Eggs, q doz. O0@22c Chickens,
Butter, q h 22@25c Spring, p B 1904
New Lard, s. l2@0l3c Turkeys, 140I6
Potatoes, bas O0045 Ducks, 13DI4
Sausage, 13@l4
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
WHEAT CORN
Prime red, O5@l IA Yellow, 62@66
Timothy Seed, 50 White, 62366
Glover Seed, q h sG9cl Oats (Delaware) $3.50
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
WHEAT CORN
Good amb. 12Gl1 "A White, New, 62065
OATS Yellow, " 63665
Southern, 47@5o Rye, 75@7
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19

FRIDAY AFTERNooN, JAN. 10, 1888.
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Saeru sspertiseiIltIss.S
~ ~

1866
B q B
A very important. element in the great
business of BAILEY, BANKS q
BIDDLE, is what is usually desig-
mated By city houses the country
trade-a term covering not only the
patronage received from the rural
districts, but also that from the
cities outside of the few large
centres.
B B B
BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE long
ago arrived at a proper appreciation
of the fact that in almost every
locality in the vicinity of Phila-
delphia there are many persons OF
taste and refinement who, desiring
the highest grade of useful and
decorative articles in gold, silver
plated ware, precious stones and
imported fancy goods, prefer to pur-
chase of house of character and
reputation, in whose representations
absolute reliance can be placed, and
whose name, in connection with
goods of any class, implies unim-
peachable quality and the highest
standard of dealing.
B B B
In accordance with this view, more than
any other house of like character,
BAILEY, BANKS q BIDDLE
have taken care to place before the
public outside of their own city
accounts of all new importations
and the varying attractions prepared
for the several seasons.
B B B
This attention to out-of-town customers
has been bountifully rewarded, and
their favor thus earned has con-
tributed much to the brilliant sue
cess of the season just closed.
B B b
A similar policy will be pursued for
1888. The best taste and Judgment
will be used in selecting goods for
those ordering hv mail and satis-
factory assortment will be sent on
approval whenever requested by
anyone known to the house or fur-
nishing reference.
BAILEY
BANKS
BIDDLE
18th & Chestnut,
PHILADELPHIA
Middletown transcript., 1883-01-19
Divorce Notice

JAMES TATMAN, of Middletown. New
Is Castle county, Del, do hereby give no.
tice that 1 shall apply to the General Assem-
bly, Of Delaware now in session at DoyeT for
TATMAN.
janl94t JAMES TATMAN.