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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

Chicago Laborers Alone Lose 81, 600, 900
by Their Folly.

CHICAGO, May 23.-The Times publishes
this morning an article descriptive Of the
depressing effects of labor troubles upon
the real estate interests here, ithe follow
ing is a synopsis of which The blockade
in the building department, which came
with the eight hour movement and was
stimulated by the strikes and riots which
fol lowed, has not yet been raised. In the
opinion of many of the architects and con-
tractors and builders, it will strongly
operate against the building interests of
the city during the remainder of the sea
son. There was fair prospect for build
ing census this season of SIS 900 900. The
opinions of architects vary but slightly
From the general drift it is falr To assume
that the aggregate representative value OF
buildings erected this year will fall short
of the estimate about 100000 900. OF this
amount 40 per cent represents labor, which
would equal 81 100000. If the season had
not been interrupted this sum would have
been divided among nearly $4,000 persons,
who are employed in the construction OF
buildings, giving them an average of about
| S2tR each
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
The weather Then and Now.

The Hghgate correspondent of the st.
Adams Messenger writes as follows His
tory does not in this instance repeat itself
exactly. The spring of 1884 was warm,
and vegetation forward as now, and per
haps more So Fruit trees were in full
bloom, cattle had been some time III pas
ture, and corn fairly started for sum
mer's growth, when on the l4th of May a
regular northwestern blizzard commenc-
ed, and continued showing and blowing
till the evening OF the 18th, when the wind
lulled and snow ceased falling. There
was a severe breeze that night, but it did
not retard vegetation much, except fruit,
the ground was SO shielded by snow 1t
was estimated that fully eighteen inches
of snow fell if it had lain still and had
not melted ut the bottom.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
What the strikes win Cost.
[Church Union.l

1t has been estimated that our recent
labor strikes will cost the country one
hundred millions of dollars, Whose loss
is it Labor will pay or lose the largest
share. If it succeeds in eight-hour en-
poyment only. it will, in the end pay
most of the difference in the increased
price of goods the laborer uses. Capital
will not employ workmen at constant
loss, because its possessors will fail The
employer must live AS we'll rs the laborer.
Like parent and child, they 20 hand in
hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

Mortified News. |

Burlington is the metropolis of Yer
mont, and with its street railroad and
Contemplated" electric lights it assumes
to be real city. But the boys are against
it. They hang their coats on the lamp
posts and play ball in the principal streets
which gives it such Il rural appearance
that it is necessary to show Il stranger the
cty's charter before he will believe that
it is really incorporated. Settle this point
as you please, however, the Queen City is
a magnificent town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
Your Friends will Never Tell You

but perhaps somebody, who isn't your friend,
will, that your presence is rendered offensive
by the foul, fet d smell of your breth. Every
word you utter, though it be the very echo
of wisdom and poetry, disgusts your hearers,
and your laugh is productive of anything but
mirth to them. IL is duty you owe, not
only to yourself, but to society 10 remove
this cause Of offensc. Dr. Sages Catarrh
Remedy will heal ,no diseased mucous mem
brane, will bring relief To yourself ana Others.
Do not hesitate to employ II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

lCcckly FREE PRESS June 4 and In the
daily June 5.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

| was troubled with neuralgia severely ut
intervals. | obtained bottle of Athlophoros
and have experienced great relief from IL
| consider il n very good medicine which will
do all it is warranted to do. Matthias X,
Wheeler, Three Rivers, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

Cleanse the scalp from scuh and dandruf,
and keep the hair plable, by the use of Halls
Vegetable Siclian Hair Remover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

~ was all run down, and Hoods Sarsaparilla
proved Just the medicine | needed" write
hundreds of people. Take It now. 100 Doses 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DIR. T. Ii. NEwLAHD, Jr., st. Louis, Mo. says:
~ have used It In diseases OF the urinary or
gans, such rs gravel, and particularly sperm
atorrhua, with very good results, and think
1t n very valuable remedy in those discusses"
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
John Barr Pennington.

John Barr Pennington, the nominee
for Representative in Congress, is a
lawyer of Dover, and ex-attorney gen.
eral. He was born in New Castle hun
dred, December 20, 1885, the son of
Thomas M. and Henrietta Pennington.
His education was obtained at the
Christiana public school, the academies
of New Castle and Newark and Jeffer-
son College, Cannonsburg, Pa, where
he graduated, with distinction among
class of 81, in June 1s4s. He spent
some time in travel in the west and
read law in Indiana for time, being
obliged, however, to temporarily
abandon his studies on account of
i'll health. From 1851 to 1854
he engaged in farming, after
ward studying law with the Hon.
Martin W. Bates, and was admitted to
the bar in 1857, settling at once in
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
InD.noer of Tippine Up.


During the war it was the habit fol
delegations of prominent citizens
to visit Washington. to consult will
President Lincoln upon the conduct oi
the war. Sometime during the dark
est days dozen or more of the leading
business men of Wilmington, Del.
called upon the President. They told
him that they represented the "solid
men" of Delaware, and that they hae
come to discuss the situation and the
means of ending the struggle. Aftel
the chairman of the delegation (who i!
still in active business in Wilmington
had finished his speech the President
asked:
$50 you are solid men of Della:
ware P''
eyes" the reply.
"All from New Castle county ?''
eyes, all from New Castle.o
"All from Wilmington, too 2"
eyes, all from the same city," re-
piled the gentlemen in chorus.
"Weil, remarked Mr.. Lincoln, as his
eyes twinkled, ''did it ever occur tC
you gentlemen that there was danger
of your little State tipping up during
your absence ?"
The delegation returned home wiser
but so full of appreciation of the joke
that their friends were not long in
hearing of it.-N. Y. Sun. Can any
of our Wilmington friends name the
chairman of this delegation
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
BENJAMIN T, Biegs.

Benjamin T. Biggs, the nominee for
governor, was born in New Castle
county, October 1st, 1921. His father,
John Biggs. was farmer, born in Ce-
Gil county, but resided most of his life
in Pencader hundred. Benjamin T.
Biggs was early an attendant at the
public schools of his neighborhood and
at the age of 10 was sent to the New
Jersey Conference Seminary, where he
continued two years and then taught
for two years, when he went to the
Wesleyan University at Middletown,
Conn. Upon his return home he en-
gagged in farming, on land owned by
his father, and continued to reside on
the estate for 20 years and follow the
culture of peaches and cereals. This
employment he has made the calling
of his life. His early capacity for pub
lie speaking drew him often into
the field of public or patiotic assem-
blies, and finally into public life. In
1846 he was commissioned by Governor
William Temple, major of the Della
ware regiment which it was intended
to raise for service in thg Mexican war,
in anticipation Of call for troops by
the United States government. In
1852 he was elected on the Wing ticket
amember of the constitutional conven-
tion, called for the purpose Of amend
ing the State constitution. When the
Whig party ceased to exist and was
succeeded by the Know-nothings'' he
refused to join that party, because of
its prospective character. In 1854 he
acted with the Democratic party, find
ing that his former party affiliations
could not leave him to countenance
the doctrines of the so-called American
party, and he has since been closely
identified with the history of the
Democratic party of the State, and has
taken hisshare of the work in each
campaign as public speaker.
In 1860 he was nominated for Rep
resentative in Congress on the Demo-
cratic ticket, but was defeated by
Judge George p. Fisher by 247 votes.
In 1868 he was again nominated for
Congress, and elected by majority Of
$780, He was re-nominated and re-
elected in 1870 by majority of 1925,
thus serving for two consecutive terms.
In 1867 he was elected director of |
the Queen Anne's & Kent railroad
company and in 1874 was made its |
president, which position he still occu-
pies.
He left his farm in 1877 and removed |
to Middletown, to the handsome resi-
dence which he had erected on Cass
street and which is now his home.
Major Biggs was married May 18th, |
1853, to Mary s. Beekman of New Jer-
sey. John NBiggs, deputy attorney
general of the State, is his son.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

Now that the convention is over and
the nominations made it is the duty of
every Democrat to make his best efforts
for the election of the candidates.
Old differences should be put aside and
the asperities of the campaign buried
in general desire to elect the Demo-
cratic nominees by the old time
Democratic majoritjes. As far as The
TRANSCRIPT is concerned its posi-
tion in the contest was long since an
nounced, and upon the fulfillment Of
its pledges the Democracy of the State
may firmly depend. :
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
THE NOMINEES.

the result of Tuesdays convention
was only a consummation of what wal
foreshadowed by the result of Satur-
days elections. Benjamin T. Biggs, ol
st. Georges hundred, was nominated fol
Governor by a majority Of 81 votes
| over all competitors /; and thus ended
the most remarkable contest ever wit
messed within the ranks of the Della
ware Democracy.
The outcome Of the convention
should be in no way displeasing te
Democrats. The proceedings were
fairly conducted and the victory Of Mr.
Biggs nomination fairly won therein
and every true Democrat and lover Of
his party should feel that the decision
is sacred and binding upon him
As far as we are concerned, ouI
course has before been announced and
Mr.. Biggs has the hearty and undivided
support and good will of THE TRAN
SCRIPT from now until the end Of his
term of office to which he will surely be
elected.
Though the path of the Democracy's IS
nominee, from the nomination to the
executive chair, will in this case be an
easy one, because of the fact that the
dominant opposing political party has
thus far put no ticket in the field, and
in all probability win not, we recognize
in Major Biggs many of the qualities
of popular leader and one capable of
leading a united party to victory
against great odds.
AS a man of the people not born to
riches, and winning his present compe-
tency only by hard labor, he is a rep
resentative of what thrift and ability
is able to accomplish in such land as
ours. Thrice raised by the votes of
the people to positions of honor and
trust he has discharged the duties laid
upon him in manner which has caused
the people to consider him worthy Of
additional testimonials of confidence.
In personal character he is a man
who wins friends wherever he goes, by
his free and open hearted words and
manner, which accounts for his great
personal popularity. His services to
the Democratic party have been great,
extending over some thirty years and
he has stumped the State from end to
end in the interest of Democratic
candidates in every important cam
paign. Depending upon his past rec
ord as a public officer and his pledges
Of high and honorable action in the
affairs Of the governorship during the |
four years term which Delaware ac-
cords her chief magistrates, in common
with the rest of the Democracy
IF st. Georges and the State
we pledge him our hearty sup
port in the canvass yet to come.
And to use his own words on the even |
ng of the day of his nomination "We
ire all Biggs Democrats" from this
lay on.
In the nominee for congressional |
lonors we have man of ability. One
Who has filed various state and Ma
ional trusts with honor and credit and
me who will undoubtedly look after
he interests of Delaware in the halls
f national legislation.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

IN THEIR eagerness to make point
against us our friends of the Era gave
currency to falsehood concerning our
former political affiliations which they
could have avoided had they simply
asked a few questions, in the right
quarter. Happily our good reputation
does not depend upon anything which
the press may feel inclined to say about
us, but it does seem as il the common
rules of courtesy would dictate an
apology for the injustice done, whether
from heedlessness or design.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

ROME has finally spoken upon the
question of the Knights of Labor.
The society is unequivocally con-
demned by the Holy See, and the
bishops of the Church are directed to
proceed against it as against all the Sc
cret societies under the Papal ban.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

THROUGHOUT the entire State we
have none but reports of quiet elections
on Saturday. This is a creditable
showing for the Democracy when the
intensity Of the fight is taken into con-
sideration.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

The Republicans of the State have
been hugging the delusion that the
Democracy was going all to pieces be-
cause they got into a little fracas over
their nominee. No such a tbing-Ben-
jamin T. Biggs is the nominee and he
will be the next governor, because a
united Democracy will support and
vote for him.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

BARNEY was especially severe on the
editor Of The TRANSCRIPT last week.
He called us ''Sand Spaniard" and
neglected to capitalize the epithet.
That is very harsh way to treat an
unoffending brother-who is voter
who was only seeking after knowledge.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
The President Has Another Narrow
Escape.

15CaPOs
"Daniel,"
''Yes, madam"
"In cleaning out rooms, etc., pre-
paratory to finding places to hide away
canned goods for the winter, | find in
one of the wardrobes this great heavy
pair Of rubber boots, with such long
tops. Whose are they ?'
''The Presidents madam
"Down in the leg Of one of them, I
find this black bottle, with high cork.
What is that for 2"
'Bait.''
Sand in the other leg is an old pack
of cards wrapped in an oilcloth, whose
are they ?''
"Oh I see. They are a pair left
over by President Arthur
"Thanks, Daniel "-from the ad-
joining room.-Washington Critic.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

SOME people appear to have but one
object in life, and that is to get money.
The acquisition of property in legit-
innate way is commendable, but when
men become so possessed with the idea
that they will over-reach their fellows
and resort to all sorts of means to
make penny, they become objects Of
contempt in the eyes Of all right-think-
ing peopla.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

AS recognition of the courtesy, i'm.
partiality, and uniform consideration
shown by Speaker Carlisle toward the
minority of the house, number OF
prominent Republican representatives
have united in purchasing, at cost of
about $500, an elegant and tastefully
decorated silver table service, which
was presented to the speaker at the
close of congress.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

Dover. Always prominent in the De-
mocratic party, he was elected to the
Legislature in 1856. In 1859 he was
clerk of the House, also in 1858, and
again in 1871. Under President john
son he was United States district at
torney for Delaware, and he was at
torney-general of Delaware from 1874
to '79. He was married in 1S4s
to Rebecca A. Rowan, by which
marriage he has had four children.
Henry R. Pennington, ESQ.,, OF Will
mington, is an only son, and Mrs.
Joshua D. Dean of Dover is daugh-
ter. There are two unmarried daugh-
tnrq
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

In SUMMARIZING the action Of the
late session of congress it should not
be forgotten that it returned to the
public domain 10000 acres of land, of
which the people were robbed by the
gigantic railway corporations.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

SOMETHING new in feminine loco
motion is called the "tennis strut. "
1t is quite generally adopted by girls
of the period, and it does not matter
that it is undignifed SO long as it is
fashionable.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE
COD Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites
Possesses in the fullest degree the
tonic and. stimulating properties Of
the Hypophosphites combined with
the healing, strengthening and fatten.
ing qualities of the Cod Liver Oil in
perfectly agreeable form, of wonder.
full value in Consumption, Debility
and Wasting Diseases.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

MEN may talk about their love for
the old homestead, and women may
prattle about its memories being wound
around their hearts, but we noticed
that there is nothing clings to it so
closely as a good, healthy mortgage.
It never looses its interest in the old
place. River Advance.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

OUR Third Party friends would con
fer special favor on many apparently
obtuse voters if they would explain
how Prohibition Governor can pro,
hibit the sale Of liquor in Delaware, and
how rum Governor can prevent pro-
hibition if the Legislature passes the
Mt
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

SOME new ribbons in heliotrope and
red grounds have punches of mush-
rooms for a figure and in trimming the
hats, the artificial mushrooms for a
garniture.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

Two BROTHERS have been nominated
by the opposing parties in Tennessee
for the goVernorship of the State
Robert and Alfred Taylor. Both are
said to be excellent !" stumpers.n
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

sWHY does marriage make men
thoughtful ?" asked young lady of
an old bachelor. "Well, I suppose it
is because they are continually wonder
ing what's going to happen next.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

ONE reason why there are so many
failures in this life, is. because the
generality Of mankind is too anxious
to make a ten strike with pony balls.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

THE "sea sarpent" is showing itself
again to wondering multitudes at the
seaside resorts.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

CHARLES DICKENS is coming to this
country next fall and win give readings
from his fathers works. =
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

IF YOU do what you should not, you
must bear what you would not
Franklin.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

FLATTERY is like cologne water,
tew be smelt ov, not swallered.-Josh
Billings.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

The present tariff is the greatest
boycotter of modern times.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

THE great high road of human wei
fare lies along the old highway of
steadfast well-doing. Smiles.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

As BUTTER grows stronger its price
grows weaker. 1t is different with
cheese aud colts.-DansviIle Breeze.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
The Very Latest.

Mrs. Nancy Rice, the oldest person
in Plymouth county, Mass, died on.
Wednesday last. aged 101 years 9 mos.
and 27 days. She was one of a choir
that sang at a memorial service when
Washington died. d.-Snn.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

= WHO ever saw a more uncertain
thing than an uncertainty :?
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
NOTES AND NUGGETS.

A NEW shade of cream white is call
ed ostrich's egg.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

THE foolish and the dead alone
never change their opinions.-Lowell.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19

HEAR the wind among the trees
Playing celestial symphonies;
see the branches downward bent,
Like keys of some some great instrument.
-Longtellow.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
g SO ACR e s ,

g 8 g ACR e S.,
I Rood and 20 Square Perches OF Land,
wards of 200 ACRES is ARABLE LAND
and the residue, excepting q small quantity
of marsh, is WOODLAND, a large portion OF
which is heavily covered with VALUABLE
AhfsAA TIMBER. The farm is situated in
r healthy and thrifty neighbor.
hood, and is excellently located
WV for the convenient landing OF lime
- and shipping OF grain. etc.
The arabic land Is divided into fields OF
convenient size and Is of excellent natural
quality and has been considerably improv-
ed by the judicfous use of fertilizers. The
There nSss is a upon sff tie farm m Thriving Apple
Orchard of about l0or IL acres:
The improvements consist OF ~
a Frame Dwelling House Eln
Wagon Shed, Meat House, &lW
Poultry House, ETC., all in
good repair. There is pump of good water
at the door.
The terms of sale prescribed by the decree
are: 5000 to be paid in cash upon the day of
sale, and the residue OF the purchase money
to be paid in two equal instalments, payable
in from one to two years from the day of
sale; the credit payments to bear interest
from the day of sale, payable semtannually,
and to be secured by the bonds or notes of
the purchaser with a surety to be approved
by the trustee; the cost of conveyancing to
be paid by the purchaser.
The purchaser will be entitled to the land
lords share of the growing corn crop; and to
put in the wheat tillage this fall, and to tull
possession on January lst, 1887; and will be
year, which have been levied but are not yet
demandable.
N. B.-The Trustee is authorized to state
that any person desiring to purchase can
make an arrangement with him by which
credit for four or five years can be obtained
upon 81 900 of the purchase money at the
legal rate of interest.
JAMES b. GROOME, TRUSTEE,
29july-ts Elkton, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
sytliddletolun gdrertissrnfnts.
S. M. Reynolds Go.
CROCKERY.

j. Il 49,
Having lust made some heavy adoitions ~
our Crockery Department we are prepaLeo
furnish almost everything in tnat nno =
the very lowest possible prices, anu nv
attention to the following specialites. oa. 80.
Maddox q Sons celebrated Englisn
lain which viii neither craze nor cnlp anu
is almost as smooth and clear as FroiAs-A
China. - -.
Bridgewood 8 Sons English Porceiaih-'oo
well kno Wn to need comment
/ Fine American Porcelain and 9Wni1e
Granite.
Tea Sets 46 pieces so''e " -
Dinner Plates, W. g., thin ware per doz. -" ~
Tao pte4as '%--'-a 80
Toilet Sets complete with slop Jar
Toilet Sets IS without ="
Ewers and Basins -. ,.i.. i'0o
Covered Dishes, Meat Dishes, BAKERS
Cups and saucers, Fruit Plates, Ice Cream
saucers, Sugar Bowls. Coffee and Tea fots'
Cream Cups, Water Pitchers. Soap Trays,
Brush Vases and q larg 9 assortment OF gooos
of every kind used in housekeeping IN AL
the latest and prettiest patterns (Note-
People oNn think they cannot repiacs
parts of broken sets, but we viii sell TN
American goods) whatever our customers
want from cup or saucer to Toilet Pitchers
or baisins-single or in dozens.)
We have also splendid line of Glassware
and stoneware in great variety.
Middletown transcript., 1886-08-19
Do You know
Do You Know

That their Imported Serge Suit which
they make to order for SIP. 90, and
which is sold elsewhere for 5000,
is the greatest thing In the way OF
Clothing in Philadelphia