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Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

In company with a friend of Pro-
lection tendencies, we left for Phila-
delphia on Tuesday, after contribut-
ing in small way to the success of
Tariff Reform at the polls, and arrived
there at 8 p. m. We Joined pair Of
Delaware Democrats, and awaited the
returns. It is needless to say we got
them. The information, Harrison has
carried New York by 20,OO0 majority" !"
flashed on the muslin, fell like wet
blanket on our hopes and expectations,
and correspondenly dispelled some of
the deep gloom on the features of our
Republican companion Confrmatory
dispatches following fast on the heels
of this information, developed a Won
derful tendency for sleep in the limbs
and heads Of many Democrats, but
courtesy and good fellowship constrain-
us to remain and witness the joy Of our
friend, and to smile with him in the
midst of our grief.
We listened to the varied songs, so
called, of the different ward organiza-
tions, such as, Four, Four, Four years
more, and Don't, Don't, Don't be
afraid, Tariff Reform Is not Free Trade
of the Democrats, and the rival chants
Of the Republicans, Four, Four, Four
months more, and Bye Grover Bye.
About a. N. the Republicans jumped
to the conclusion, that they had enough
information from the Press (limited)
to warrant them in getting rid of the
pent up enthusiasm of the past four
years, and started parade headed by
the Young Republican Club fol-
lowed by the Harmony Legion and
other clubs. Without conceding even
Pennsylvania to Harrison, since the
Record (Tarif Reforma) had led us to
believe it was in doubt, we still
thought we had drawn on our polite
ness and affability sufficiently to de-
mand ssa rest;'' we were tired, and a
short cons ultation with the rest of the
party discovered majority of three to
one of the same way of thinking, SO the
TRANSCRIPT retired. In our prisons,
brief though they were, we hoped that
Mr.. German, would remain at the seat
Of war, to aid with his mathematical
skill, in reducing to simplicity, any
little perplexities in the New York
majority. On arising in the morning,
we felt that our petition had been re-
membered, since instead of 20, 900, the
figures were only 5000. If Mr.. Cor.
man will only hold out, we predict his
reelection as Senator when his present
term expires. This reduction while
encour aging. in its tendency, was moi
received as hopefully as it should have
been by our Democratic companions,
and they had not reached their nor
NAL condition of contentment with the
good things of life when we started for
Middletown, as was evinced by the
fact, that one of them having bought
nine or ten papers during the day, de-
clared he would not read another paper
until the appearance of the TRAN
sCRIPT.-ED.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

It's a marshy, boggy way
through Books if you haven't
a knowing guide. Marshier
and boggie every season.
The sink-holes and stumb-
ling places are for ninety
nine in a hundred if a steady
ing hand isn't by. You've no
time to pick your path. Yon
either chance the mud and
muck-or do nothing.
Book News is made for just
such as syou. It brings its little
cost back to your pocket again
whenever you buy a book. 1t
lets you into the streets Of
Books; gives you clews to the
right ones and keeps you from
getting wrong ones. It saves
your money, saves room on
your book shelves, and saves
the mind wear that comes Of a
consciousness of not knowing.
November Book News (64
pages) is up to the mark in
every department. Portrait
Prof ]. Bach McMaster, "the
Macaulay of America.
We want every reader Or
would like-to-be a reader ol
worthy Books. who is is within
reach of our Bookstore by
mail (and that means any
ayheye), to see Book News.
S cents, SO cents a year.
John WANAMAKER.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

The item going the rounds about
freight on coal being cheaper to Smyr-
ma than Middletown is false. The.
fact is our dealers have always paid
higher freight rates than those of Mid
dletown.-Smyrna Record.
IT might as well be clearly under
stood that the TRANSCRIPT don't often
guess at its facts.
The above item from the Smyrna
Record seems to be in nature of an i'm
putation on either our veracity, or our
intelligence.
Now we can give our authority for
the statement made some weeks back
that coal is delivered in Smyrna for
1928 per ton, and we pay, or to put
it more by comparison, it is delivered
in Middletown for S5.85. This fact is
too well known at both places to
need further proof and we hardly see
why the Record should deny it.
The Railroad claims that it acts en-
tirely within the provision Of the Inter
State Commerce Law in thus discrim-
mating, and we presume it does nor
do we claim anything otherwise. The
principle Of the thingis what we OBJ
ject to and will giye,our reasons. The
Inter State Commerce Law permits
Railroads, in cases when they are
brought into direct competition with
water freights, to compete with such
corporations as avail themselves of the
latter mode of transportation. In the
case before us the Railroad has merely
availed itself of this permission. Now
one of two results must follow. Either
the Railroad makes money by deliver
ing coal in Smyrna, at water freights,
or they do not. If they do then all
points farther North should be given a
pro rata reduction, obviously. If they
do not make money, in other words if
they deliver the coal at loss, in con.
ccQucuC6 VI Luc Cub III Idkcc WIZ IL
benefited ? Certainly not the Smyrna
people, for it is evident that as long az
the tide rises and falls, or the creek
does not dry up the coal will come tc
them just as cheap as it will with the
Railroads help. When it don't they car
order from the Railroad. In othel
words the Railroad has no shadow of {
claim for the privilege Of delivering
coal at this point at a loss to theil
business. 1t may be worth while a
some future time to investigate this
question from different standpoint.
namely, whether the Railroad can de-
liver coal, and incidentally othel
things, at points on this Peninsula
like Smyrna, for the prices they do, at ;
profit. If it is proved they can, then
every citizen directly or indirectl!
injured by this practice of descrimina-
tion has it in his power to protest
against its continuation.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

CIVIL SERVICE is dead, we hold it
impracticable under our system OF
politics and we have no hesitation in
expressing the opinion that if Mr..
Cleveland had turned all the Repub-
licans out Of Office he would have car
ried New York, by fair majority.
Theoretically we believe in it, but we
prefer some other party to demonstrate
its hanaficiant workings.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

extra heavy warp made for our
special trade. This adds
body, weight, and firmness to
the goods. 46 inches wide,
ST to ST. so; lighter warp 75c.
All-Wool Black Cashmeres.
Old-fashioned stuffs that are
always good, desirable, and
quick. For less than ever.
Camel Hair has come back
to be one Of the most fashion,
able of Blacks for ladies wear.
The sharp turn to it has been
within a month or so. Too
good a stuff to be given the
90 by. Take a frst-class
Camel Hair (say Priestley's OF
Lupin's) and it softens and
betters with wear almost to the
end. Four makes on our
counters, CSC to $3.50.
Black All-Wool Serges come
to us under a dozen or twenty
names, French, German, Am,
erican. Various twills and
many widths, soc to $I.25.
AS many more widths ano
qualities come in the soft twills
known as Chuddas. soc tc
ST. SO.
Black Novelty Goods from
Paris in blocks, stripes, plaids
and figures. Beyond your pa
tience to count.
The new and popular Black
Side-Band stuffs for robes
Soutache Braided Robes, S,
to $I6.5o.
Second Mourning StuHS 1ol
Dresses mixtures, plaids
stripes. soc to $1.5o.
Only the bestmakes OF Nun
Veilings-Priestley's silk-warl
and Lupin's all-wool-thre'
inch Borders, 75c to SIS a yard
Wells, ready made, wovel
border all around, go by
dozen steps to S14.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

A CLOSE and careful scrutiny OF the
vote in different sections Of the country
where manufacturing is the prevailing
industry, will clearly show that Tariff
Reform did not scare the voters, but
gained in a marked degree.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
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ST ST. NICHOLAS FoR 'se,

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hnlk OF the contents, as heretofore, Will re.
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America is always glad to learn what goes
on in the world outside, and these stories
and papers are fne1 noS % Gi be sae
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for only few promlnenIE Ianhouhcelaen's'
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A series of interesting articles lmpartlng
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Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
TT uo,dlors of Greenwood. ,

II. Handlers, of Greenwood, writes.
DIR. Theel, 53S North Fourth Street,
Philadelphia, is the greatest OF all
physicians. He cured me of a case OF
Blood Poisoning which had progress
sed SO far as threaten great and lasting
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ferers should consult the Doctor at
nnnn
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

ST. GEORGES HUNDRED, elected
the entire Democratic ticket, and con-
tributed largely to the majorities of the
county ticket both for the Legislature
and Levy Court.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
A man who has practiced medicine
for 40 years, ought to know salt from
sugar read what he says.

for 40 years, ougnJ TO KNOW salI Alou
sugar read what he says.
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. F. J. Cheney & Co.-Gentle-
men II have been in the general
practice of medicine for most forty
years, and would say that in all my
practice and experience, have never
seen preparation that l could pre-
scribe with as much confidence of sue
cess as can Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by you. Have prescrib-
ed it great many times and its effect
is won derful, and would say in conclu-
sion that I have yet to find case OF
Catarrh that it would not cure, If they
would take it according to directions:
Yours Truly,
L. L. GORSUCH, NJ. D.,
Office, 215 Summit st.
We will give 500 for any case OF
Catarrh that cannot be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken Internal
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, To-
ledo, O.
eBSold by all Druggists, 75c.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
Periodicals.

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Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
IMPORTANT
To those Afflicted With Rupture

This is trouble that should have at.
tention as soon as developed. Strang-
ulated rupture or hernia may finally
follow with fatal results.
The only practical and sure treat
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properly and skillfully fitted.
A poorly fitted truss is the scource
of as much discomfort and danger as
the rupture itself.
We offer you the advantage of
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Braces, Supporters, Clutches,
Bandages, Elastic Stockings,
and all appliances needed by the af
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E A private parlor for ladies
with competent lady in attendance.
Correspondence solicited.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

The following table shows Che vote
by States, giving the number Of electO-
raj votes and pluralities as far as can
be ascertained:
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
The 51st Congress will be Republi-
can by small majority.

WE are just going to press and at
this hour 4 pm. THE TRANSCRIPT
comedies the election of Harrison and
Morton. Republicans will now feel
cafisfind
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

DELAWARE, gives Cleveland and
Thurman electors about 1000 and re-
elects Hon. John B. Pennington to
Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
Impure Blood
Hoods sarsapariIIa

HOODS SaTsaParIlla
Is the true remedy for catarrh. 1t attacks the
source Of the disease by purifying and en-
riching the blood, which, as 1t reaches the
delicate passages Of the mucous membrane,
soothes andrebuilds the tissues, and ultimately
cures the affection. At the same time Hoods
Sarsaparilla builds up the whole system and
makes one feel as If made anew.
Hoods SarsapariIla
soldby all druggists 81; six for S. Prepared only
by O. L HOOD q CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

There isn't such another
gathering ofDress Stuffs under
any roof in America. There
are stuffs as fine, plenty of
lower grade; but there isn't
another store that keeps the
variety in every grade from
barely useful to rich, and
where prices are SO sure to be
in the lowest nick.
Here's a line of Ladies
Suitings that will do to meas
ure the whole stock by. Stand
ard goods. Checks, small
plaids = mostly invisible -
dainty hair-line stripes. 81
inches wide, and Al for style,
wear and weight, and the col
ors include
brownish blush
a greenish garnetish
q grayish an olivish
each in a great variety OF
modest combinations. This is
the price scale:
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

Catarrh Is an Inflammation Of the mucous
membranes, and may affect the head, throat,
stomach, bowels or bladder. But catarrh OF
the head Is the most common, often coming on
so gradually that it has firm hold before the
nature Of the trouble is suspected. Catarrh
is caused by cold, or succession Of colds
combined with sEsss%
~ Impure Blood
Its local symptoms are sense of fullness and
heat in the forehead, dryness in the nose and
back part Of the throat, and disageeable dis
charge from the nose. When the disease
becomes chronic it is liable to develop into
consumption. The eyes become infamed and
red, there Is throbbing in the temples, ringing
noises In the ears, headache, and sometimes
loss Of sense Of smell and hearing.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

The new lots have just been
opened; the new prices began
at the same time. Without a
whisper customers were quick
to find them out.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
What is Catarrh

its benefcient workings.
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08
THE ELECTION.

Necessary to a choice. POI
Middletown transcript., 1888-11-08

Ten 81 styles at rs cents
Twenty-six S1.50 styles at 81
Twenty $l.75 styles at $l.60.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-07
Americas Oldest Methodist.

A Duquoin Qll.) correspondent says:
Mrs. Elizabeth " saver Hendrickson, the
subject of this sketch, is the Oldest
Methodist in America and the oldest in
habtant in this section of the West. She
was born at CEeraw, S. c., November Z,
1856, and was the only daughter of
Victor Weaver, so we'll known in Tennes-
see and Kentucky as Shouting" Victor
Weaver, from his exhorting proclivities
in his work in the Methodist Church, of
which he was leader.
She was united in matrimony to John
Hendrickson, Methodist preacher.
They moved to West Tennessee and
thence to Illinois in 1929, settling in what
is now Williamson County. Twelve
children were born to them, eight boys
and four girls, all dead but three men
and two daughters. Jane married J. G.
Baker and lives in California. r. r.
Hendrickson lives in Arkansas, Jesse and
Joseph live in Williamson County, and
Jane, unmarried, lives with and cares for
her aged mother. Joseph, the oldest son,
who lives near Corinth, in Williamson
County, is the oldest child. He was born
January IA, 1909, and is now 70 years
old.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-07
Life in Oriental Tangier.

A correspondent of the Boston Tran
script, writing from Tangier, says; "The
streets of Tangier are full of objects that
seem to appear almost for no other pur-
pose than to present something curious
to the eye of the curious traveller. The
picturesque groups are ever forming,
and, like peoplcd scenes upon the stage,
they come and go with ever varying
freshness and interest. True, not all
that pass are clad in spotless white; not
all are clean and pure. One meets the
everlasting beggar in his dirty covering,
and Others brush by you whose clothing
is soiled and much the worse fer wear,
like the denizens of other lands. But
two or three Moors cannot squat down
for little gossip, or shlouded woman
steal along the shadow Of a mall or a
maiden pass with water-jar perched
upon her shoulder, or a camel or string
of little donkeys issue from an ancient
gateway with its horseshoe arch, or q
story teller narrate his tale to his little
audience, but it seems as if each and all
were posing for the artists sketch book.
zone thing did not see in all Tangier
and that was eyeglasses and spectacles.
They may be worn, but failed to notice
any. Across the little street from our
hotel was schoolroom, presided over
by gray-bearded Moor, seated cross
legged upon the floor, surrounded by
twenty or thirty little boys from six to
ten years of age. Some had states and
some had books, but all were studying
and repeating, each for himself, in loud
sing song tones, verses from the Koran,
all the time swaying their little forms
to and fro. This was the only method
of education that we saw. The Jews,
however. have schools for their youth,
where the boys are taught English and
French. The Spanish and Arabic are
the languages generally spoken by the
people.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-07

MRS. ELIZABETH WEAVER HENDRICKsoN.
The day she was 100 years old she had
living and in good health five children,
1865 grand, great, and great-great- grand
children. Grandma was 101 years old
the seventh day of November, 1887, her
birth being recorded in the old family
Bible, of which the family are now in
possession. For nearly ninety years
Grandma Hendrickson has been de-
voted, earnest worker and faithful men,
Der of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
She was born three years after the
treaty of peace between England and
America was ratified; was one year old
when the Constitution of the United
States was adopted, and was three years
old when George Washington, the first
President of the United States, was in
augurated. She has lived through the
administrations OF all Presidents of the
United States from Washington to Cleve-
land. She can remember when there
we're but seventy five postoffices in
America, and when steam and electricity
were unknown. Grandma's health has
been wonderfully preserved. Her eye
sight and hearing are perceptibly failing.
She walks about very freely, and con-
verses readily on all topics, her memory
being very good. From girlhood she has
smoked, acquiring the habit when young
by lighting her fathers pipe for him.
Surrounded by loving kindred and
friends, Grandma Hendrickson lives, and
probably will die, where she has lived so
long--in Corinth, Williamson County,
Ill. : honored and loved by all who
know her.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-07

Very well. then. Good-by. Miss Bent
ley. Thanks for your hospitality"
Next he shook hands with Mrs. Harcourt.
Follow my advice about the investment.
he remarked: "and if come across that
operetta will send it to you. Sorry /
couldn't remember how the duet ends.
He shook hands with Miss Wentworth
last but to her he said nothing.
Jack. followed by Will. left the drawinc-
room, and Miss Bentley smiled and ex-
claimed:
Thank gooduess!"
1t was very dark night.
Until the young men had left Lakewood
House and passed through the grounds into
the road, no word escaped them.
When they were in the road the third act
Of Jacks singular behavior commenced.
He put his arm through Wills, and ex-
claimed:
Thank God! am clear of that place at
LAST"
What is the matter with your Tryfoil
asked.
Natter"
Yes; | can feel you trembling. What is
it. Jack2'
Didn't you see that girl, Miss Went
worth. while was at the piano"
All! ali" Will said, with forced laugh.
know what you mean now. 1t is a harm
less phenomenon nothing more"
1t has quite upset me, anyhow" replied
Graham. "Old Nick even could be hood
wlnked by 1t. L never saw any one look so
like death before. would absolutely say
that she pus dead"
Suddenly he pulled Wills arm.