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Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

This is some Of the running conver
sation that went on above whisper
at a recent wedding:
"My, but it's chilly. 1 wish I'd
kept my wrap on, but nobody coulG
see my dress then. 1 should think the
bride would freeze. Sweet thing
she'd be like an ice cream mould
then.'
"No danger ; more likely she'll be
as hot as fre.n
Ha, ha that's so. 1 know ]
thought the church was as hot as an
oven, but everyone thought it was
chilly"
Here she comes doesn't she look
perfectly splendid. Would you think
1 was just as sleuder as she when /
was married ? Well, 1 was wasn't
I, Harry ?''
Do be quiet until we see if we can
hear them when they say Yes.'"
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.--Are you disturbed at
night and broken Of your rest by sick
child suffering and crying with pain of Gut
ting Teeth2 If so send at once and get q
bottle of " Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
for Children Teething. Its value is incalcul-
able. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures Diarr-
h9a, regulates the Stomach and Bowels,
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy to
the whole system. g Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" for children teething is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and IS for sale by
all druggists throughout the world. Price
twenty-five cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for =" Mrs. W1NsLow's SooTHING SYRUP" and
take no other kind. I2apr-s8-iy
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
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Our object being gain for The Transcript wider range of
subscription and circulation distinctly
expect profit directly from offers; the
gain in that way being to subscribers.
Lastly We the right withdraw these offers by giving
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Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

We are a long way ahead of the
heathen. When a Chinese banker de-
faults, speculates or irregulates, the
government takes off hishead. But in
our happier land the banker takes off
his own head and the rest of his ana
tony with it, to a land beyond the
lakes, thus saving the expense of a
trial. and the disheartening spectacle
of public execution. Even if the
government gets judgment the agile
banker beats it on execution.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Speaking with young lady gentle.
man mentioned that he had failed to
keep abreast Of the scientific advance
of the age. &C For instance" he said,
!" 1 dod't know at all how the incan-
descent electric light which is now
used in some buildings and in railway
cars is procured.'' sob, it's very
SIMPLE" said the lady, I" You just turn
little button over the lamp, and the
light appears at once.-Toronto Globe.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

A farmer in the town of Rutland, N.
T., has dog that carries the mail for
him regularly. A man near here has
a dog that "goes for the male'' about
three nights week. The mans
daughter says she will poison the
animal if her father doesn't sell or
give him away.-Norristown Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

A teacher in one of the public schools
says that it is sometimes extremely
difficult to obtain from young children
the names Of their parents. In one
instance a little boy was asked what
his fathers name was and gave the
surname. He was asked what the
rest of his fathers name was and said
he did not know. Well," said the
teacher, "what does your mother call
him ?" The boy promptly replied !:
"She sometimes calls him an old
crank"
'How does the new girl strike
you ?" asked citizen at dinner, late
ly. "She hasn't struck me yet,',
answered his wife, meekly. But she
has done most everything else.''
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Visitor to Sanctum-How is it,
Quillpen ? You always used to have
ladies dropping in to see you about
puffs for church sociables, etc. Now
there hasn't single lady been here
this morning.
Editor-No; I put a stop to that
business.
Visitor-HowP
Editor-Why, inserted a paragraph
stating that the mice were getting SO
thick in this office that they frequently
ran up the table legs to see If there was
any cheese in our pockets. Since then
there hasn't been a lady inside the
building.-Burlingto Free Press.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
A woman's Discovery.

" Another wonderful discovery has beer
made and that too by lady in this coun ty
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and fol
seven years she withstood its severest tests,
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed incessantly and could not sleep.
She bought ofus a bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and was so much
relieved on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been miracu-
lously cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz." Thus write W. O. Hamrick & Co., OF
Shelby, N. C.-Get free trial bottle at DR..
W. R. Pearson's Drug Store.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Captain, said the Kentucky states.
man, who was about to take his first
trip across the ocean, ''if understand
the way this ship is constructed, it's
gotseveral water-tight compartments. -
"Yes, SIR" "Water's all on the out
none get in nohow P'' "No,
sir" "Cap'n," said the Kentuckian,
decidedly, ''I want one o. then COM
partments. don't keer what it costs. u
Chicago Tribune.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
syrup Of Figs

Is Natures true laxative. 1t is the most easi-
ly taken, land the most effective remedy
known to Clense the System when Bilious or
Costive; TO dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fe-
vers; to Cure Habitual Constipation, Indi-
gestion, Piles, etc. Manufactured only by
the California Fig Syrup Company, San Fran
cisco, Cal. For sale at DR.. W. r. Pearson's
Drug Store, Middletown. 22mar-ly
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

It makes a man almost sorry that he
moved when he reads in the advertise.
ment in the paper next day the real
estate agents description of the advan-
cages of the residence he has just given
up.-,Journal of Education.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
BuckIsn.s Arniea sa1us.

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Ghapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DR. W. R. Pearson.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

II the bowels are costive, complexion
is sallow, and the sleep is disturbed,
no remedy will act SO charmingly and
certain as Laxador, the great liver
regulator. By it's use the functions OF
the body are regulated and much suf-
fering is prevented.
Crying is the child's only method Of
indicating that it suffers with pain.
Mothers can alleviate such pain and
sooth the little sufferer by giving DR..
Bulbs Baby Syrup, safe and reliable
remedy.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Mrs. Cleveland has taken to rowing
and has become quite an expert with
the oar. Mrs. Cleveland is an accom-
plished, handsome, and popular young
lady, but still the noblest Roman of
them all is Mr.. Thurm an.-Chicago
Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
The Verdict unnntmnna

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
ties: can recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief in every case. One man took six
bottles, and was cured of Rheumatism of 10
years standing" +" Abraham Hare, Druggist
Belville, Ohio, afirms The best selling
medicine have ever handled in my twenty
years experience, is Electric 8itters. u
Thousands Of others have added their testi-
mony, SO that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the
liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only half dollar
a bottle at DR.. W. B. Pearson's Drug Store i.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Political Editor-Write stirring ar.
ticle calling attention to the disgrace.
full fact that Blifkins refused a re.
spectful invitation to be present at the
Hod-carriers Convention. Show him
up as bloated aristocrat, afraid to
have his coat-sleeves touch the horny
handed elbows Of honest labor.
Assistant-But 1 find on investga-
tion that Blifkins was there.
Political Editor-He was, eh Then
expose him expose him, sir, in your
most vigorous language. Let the peo-
pie know what mean, miserable, vote
catching demagogue that fellow Blif-
kins is.-Philadelphia Record.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

NEWCASTLE AocoMM0DArIoN TRAINs-Leave
Wilmington at 800 a. m. and e.55 D. m.
Leave New Castle at 6:S5 q. m, and 1856 p. N.
Express trains leaving Harrington 75O a.
m., and arriving at 5.4@ d. M, run through
Newark. 80 y y u - : - 's-' ''AAN.
New York Philadelphia & Norfolk n. Il
Leave Philadelphia Old Point Express.
VII Wi1mgn 2; gfnn m; daily Baltimore 7s5 p. M,
Dover and Delmar regularly and at New
Castle. Middletown, Clay yton, FELTON,, ,Harring-
WiInS, STn anu oeadora to leave messengers from
passengers for points South of Delmar.
Tne u.9 p. m. train also stops on signal
North-bound traias leave Delmar .s5 a. m /.
9aiiy, ql Dover BIB a. m. regularly; arriving
wilmington 435 q. m. Baltimore 6.45 q. M.
and Philadelphia $50 a. m.
The LBS a. m. train also stops At Seaford
Harrington, FELTON, Clayton and Middietown
to leave passengers from points south of Del
mar, or take on passengers for Wilmington
q anu Pc p9lnts North. Also stops on signal at
~ BRANCH ROADS,
DELAWARE, MARYLAND q VIRGINIA r
r., Leave Harrington for Lewes
ll.O5 a. M, SAT p. m. For Franklin and way
stations e 81 ll9S q; m Returning, trains leave
p. m. Leave Franklin 7.05 a. m.
For Berlin. leaves Harrington, 1l.O5 a. m
Returning, leaves Berlin s.O7 a. m.
QUEEN ANNE 8 KENT r. R.-Leave Town.
send for Centreville and way stations $50 a.
M, ana IA p. m, weekdays.
DELAWARE % CHEsAPEAKE r. R.-Leaye,
Clayton tor Oxford and way stations 10. .O5 a.
M, OIL p. m, weekdays.
CAMBRIDGE & SEAFoRD r. R.-Leave Seatord
Tor Cambridge and intermediate stations
11.5O q. M, weekdays.
CONNECTION AT Porter with Newark q Della
ware CITY ra1lroad. At Townsend, with Queen
Anne's and Kent Rail Road. At tClayton with
Delaware and Chesapeake Rail Road and Bal.
timore and Delaware Bay Railroad. At Har-
Tlngton, with Delaware, Maryland & Virginia
Seaford Rail Road. At Delmar, with New
York, Philadelphia b Norfolk, Wicomico &
'Pocomoka, and Peninsular Railroads.
CKAS. E. PUGH, General Manager.
j. Z. WOOD Gen. Pass. Aren't.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Mr.. Coleman, of Pike, Bradford
county, put ker osene on the, front Of
his head to cure a headache. Then
he attempted to light his pipe. His
head was badly burned before he got
to a trough.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

A Kansas City man turned round
while running, and his head struck a
brick wall, causing, fatal fracture of
the skull. This is an illustration of
Kansas City's rapid growth. This
wall was built while he was looking
the other way.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

The sugar trust is gradually running
up its prices, and every poor man in
the country must pay them. What of
it ? A trust you know, is a "private
affair."" Whatever becomes of the
wage-earner, those unhappy million
aires must be kept out of the work
house.-N. Y. Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

The New York Tribune records the
return from Europe of Hoboken man
who thus showed the depth of his love
for home: "Paris is a grand place.
Its Pally Rooyles, its Roo de Rivolye,
its Too-lerees and its Change Elias
are fine but for real grandeur, give
me Hoboken.''
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

The encyclopedia published by the
Academy at Pekin, as far as bulk is
concerned at least, is the largest in the
world, being composed Of 100000
volumes.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Do you suffer with catarrh ? You
can be cured if you take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, the great blood purifier. Sold
by all druggists.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Mrs. Alice Shepley, of Reading, has
brought suit against Peter Cassidy,
her next-door neighbor. because his
six year old daughter had thrown a
handful of mud on her clothes.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Regulate the regulator with War.
ner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla, manufac-
tured by proprietors of Warmers Safe
Cure. Largest bottle in the market.
Sold by all druggists.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

We edit the paper this week lying in
bed /; but q careful perusal of it will
disclose the fact that man can lie in
bed as well as he can out of it.-Smith-
vile News.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
n,.a.nt snbst,tute

For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds of bitter,
nauseous medicines, is the very agreeable
LIQUID fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, Recon-
mended by leading Physicians. Manufac-
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Cal.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

A compositor states that members OF
his craft are interested in but two
things "fat' copy and the price of
beer.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
Jay Gould allows his daughter $25 a
weok for pocket money, most of which
she spends in charity.
TATE SPRINGS, TENN, July 4, 1888.

TATE SPRINGS, TENN, July 4, 1888.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
During the spring Of 1871, while working
In the field at my home in Morgan county,
Ca, pulled off my shoes to give my feet a
rest. Unfortunately, I walked into clump
of poison oak, and in few days my feet
were in terrible condition, and l could not
put on shoe because of the soreness and
swelling. I was treated as poison oak cases
usually are, and everything was healed up.
About the same time the following spring,
1872, my feet became sore again, as at first,
and every succeeding spring for five years
brought back the same condition of the dis
ease, only each time it became more dis
tressing, because I began to think it was a
lifetime trouble. Finally, 1 was induced to
try Swift's Specific. l took six bottles, and
to-day am entirely well. My improvement
was gradual from the first, and no evidence
of the disease remains. / shall take pleas
ure in testifying as to its curative proper
ties. It is the greatest blood purifier in ex-
istence. Yours truly, J. L. MORGAN.
The foregoing certificate is taken at
random from thousands of letters in posses
sion of the Swift Specific Co., and presented
simply as sample. 1t is a voluntary
statement, giving facts and results of the
case. Its accuracy and genuineness are
beyond question.
A valuable Treatise on Blood and Skin
Diseases mailed free. Address
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer Atlanta, Ga.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
Additional Trains.

Daily, except Sunday. Leave Dupont
sos a. m, Newbridge $40 am, b. & o. juno
m.
ON SATURDAY only, leave Reading 12.00 p.
m. Arrive Birdsboro 1880 p. m. Leave Du-
pont 20 p. M, Newbridge 1.4Op. m. Arrive
Wilmington 2.oS p. m. Leave Dupont 702
p. M, Newbridge 7l5 p. m. Arrive Will
mington, 7.3S o. M
SUNDAY ONLY. Leave Springfield IO2G a.
m, Warwick 1888 a. m. Arrive st. Peters
1913 a. m. Leave Springfield $50 p. m,
warwick 3.S1 p. m. ArriYe st. Peters $50
p. M Leave Reading 2.30 p. M, arrive Will
mington 5.46 p. m.
For connections at Wilmington, with P
". B. r. b.. at B. & o Junction with
b. q o. r. R.), at Chadd's Ford Junction
with P. w. & B. r. R.), at Coatesville and
Waynesburg Junction with Penna. r. r.
az az BBrdsPoro BnSddna S with e. b.; H. sas *;
timetables at all stations.
BOWNESS BRIGGS, Gen. Pass. Agt
A. G. MoCAGSLAND, Superintendent.
feb3-tf
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Governor Hill of New York is cam
paigning for Cleveland. This fact is
troublesome to both Republicans and
Mugwumps. Atlanta Constitution.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

The Republican Tariff Bill was re.
ported to the Senate recently. The
reduction under this bill is about $75,-
nnn
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
Wilmington Northern Railroad.

Time Table in effect May 10Th, 1883.
GOING NORTH.
Daily except Dali Sun
Sunday. ly only
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING.
EPP's COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

"By a thorough knowledge of the natural
laws which govern the operations OF diges-
pl1cation of the fine properties of we'll
selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has provided our
breakfast tables with delfcately iavoured
beverage which may save us many heavy
doctors bills. 1t is by the judicious use of
such articles of diet that constitution may
be gradually built up until strong enough
to resist every tendency to disease. Hun
dreds OF subtle maladies are floating around
us ready to attack wherever there is q weak
point. We may escape many fatal shaft
by keeping ourselves well fortified with
pure blood and a properly nourished frame"
-CivL Service Gazette. Made simply with
boiling water or milk. Sold only in half
p9um9 ~ sins M 1y uEocsrs, g. iaosie1 ans cham.
lists, London, England.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18


$ susfSs9 N % % we
Campaign
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
Nlistellaneous 9duer's.
SPECIAL LIST
Farms for Sale
On the Peninsula.

No. 1. The Sellers farm, one mile from
Middietown, containing 213 acres, nearly all
t1llaDle, This farm is one OF the incest
homes in the State and bas been put in COM
plete order. Cheap.
No. 2. 600 acres of the best land in Somer.
set county. Good buildings and i'm proved
All tlllable and very fine soil, and the best
place for fruit on Eastern Shore. Will be
sold at bargain.
No. 8. Three small farms at McDonough
In good condition. All nice homes. Re-
Healthy.
No. THE CLARK FARM, $50 acres
This Is one of, If not. the best in the State
ana IN every way in complete order. Near
Fine peach farm onJ sinapuxen Bay, 800
acres, 6O0 tillable, 100 fine timber. 200 mead
ow, The land is of excellent quality. Two
sets OF buildings, 600 young peach trees.
The meadow will keep the year round 200
head OF ponies or cattle. There is FIVE miles
of oyster planting grounds, and in fact the
right man has fortune in it. Will ex-
change or sell cheap. Write tor particulars.
R9Tnese are among ii not the best lands
in the state. l have a hundred others OF all
sizes and prices. Sale and exchange.
80 These lands are owned by parties out
OF the State and will be sold at a bargain and
are all nice homes.
G.. w. INGRAM,
Middletown. Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
MUSTANG LINIMENT

MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT cures all all
ments Of HORSES. MULES and CATTLE. Rub inI
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Chronic Nasal catarrh positively
cured bp DR.. Sage's Remedy.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
am. am. pm. pm. pm. am
Stations.

Additional Trains,
Daily, except Saturday and Sunday, leave
Wilmington 6.15 o. M, B. g o. Junction 6.26
P: M, Newbrldge $50 p. m. Arrive Dupont
6.57 p. m. -.
On SATURDAY only, will leave Wilmington
Dupont sos p. m. Leave Wilmington lib
p. m, Newbridge II 35 p. m. Arrive Dupont
l!oo p. M Leave Birdsboro 1.10 p. m. Ar
rive Reading LAO d. m.
On SUNDAY will leave St. Peters 1000 a.
m, warwick 1913 a. M, Springfield 1O24 a.
m. Arrive Reading 1L24 a. m. Leave st.
Peters 400 p. M. arrive at Reading p. & r
station 5.2S p, M. ra
GOING SOUTH.
Dai- Daily except Sun
ly Sunday. only
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18
GIle Grareler.
PlIa. Viln. and Baltimore R. R
Delaware Division.
NORTHWARD'

On ana after October 8, 1883, Sundays ex
epted), trains will leave as follows -
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

Do YOU want the best Medical Work published? !?
end 8 2-cent stamps to A. P. ORDwAY & Co.,
'oston, Mass, and receive copy, free.
Middletown transcript., 1888-10-18

G. w. NGRAM,
MiddletoWn. Delaware.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
Criminal.

WARRANTS were issued at Cincinnati
Monday for l47 persons who violated the
Ovens law, Sunday.
IT is stated that conviction is impOssi-
BILE in the Indiana tally sheet cases, as
two jurors WILL hang ouC TIL doomsday.
GEoRGE PERRY, IS years old, is under
arrest at Marion, Indiana, for stealing q
horse. He has confessed his crime.
M. DEL VALE, canal contractor and
agent at Panama, has fed, leaving $780,
coo liabilities.
PETER j. REED, ex Collector oe Knox
county, Mo, is 1900 short in his ac-
counts, and has skipped to Canada.
CASHIER H. f. ROYCE, of the Willimantic
Conn, savings bank has been arrested
for alleged Justification of accounts.
AT Menomonee, Wis, j. H. .Kiei, a
prominent citizen of Oshkosh, was mUr-
dered and robbed and his body thrown
into the river.
WHILE James Boughner and Patrick
Farley, of Bloomington Ind, were walk
ing together, Farley, becoming suddenly
insane, seized Boughuer ard threw HIM
from cliff 125 feet high, killing him in
stantly.
BURGLARS entered the house of Mrs.
Mary Reynolds, at Gresham, Pa, who was
alone, but she defended herself with a
hatchot so effectually that she split the
skull of one of the trio and put the others
to flight
PACKAGE containing 600 in Ia
tional bank bills, sent to Washington last
week by express by the American Ex-
change National Bank of New York City
for redemption at the Treasury, reached
the Treasury Department filled with
worthless brown paper, the money having
been abstracted. The Adams Express
Company, which is the loser, is investi-
eating the matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-05-18
AGRAyE NATIoNALPROBLEM.

The flowing in OF foreign immigration
upon our shores is now so tremendous
that no one can read the figures without
perplexity and alarm. The Official state.
ment of Castlegarden shows that there
were over 100000 added to our popua-
tion by the arrivals there in 1897. There
is no diminutiou i'll the curreut since this
year opened; on the contrary, more have
already applied to como this month thau
the steamship lines can bring, indicating
tnat the immigration of 1883 will be far
greater. There is ground in these facts
for apprehension that we have reached
the limit of assimilation, and need to dc
wise some means of checking the torrent
before It shall undermine our institutions
means more etlicacious than the chat
langing of lunatics, criminals and pau
pers. The character of the immig rants,
Is probably not more than it has averaged
in the past, nor are its proportions great
! ly changed. The British kingdom con
tinues {" send the greatest number, 1872
500; of these the most numerous are the
Irish, who make up not only the 56,S60
credited TO Ireland, but a large part of
the 1896 from England, and doubtless
contribute to the II S64 from Scotland;
Wales sends $40. The 81 .S64 from Ger
many are mainly farmers hound to the
Northwest; and thither pass many of the
59,24S from the Scandinavian countries
anu Denmark. There were 44,27I from
Italy, 33,2o3 from Russia, 1919 from
Hungary, 1l,762 from Austria, GAO from
Bohemia, 5,999 from France, $500 from
/ the Netherlands, from Switzerland 1887,
from Belgium 1852; aud the remainder.
/ counted from hundreds down to units.
| hail from all quarters of the earth Ii
our nation can stand this, it will be a
greater miracle than ever-but blind
| confidence is not admirable under this
oircumstances.-Spr Springfeld (Mass,) Re
publican.