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Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
When Peaches Paw,

The New York Sun says Peaches
wholesale in New York as cheap as
any other city in the world save, per
haps, Baltimore, but retail at higher
rates than in almost in any other town
within easy reach of a peach-growing
region. The basket that WHOLESALERS at
40 cents on the wharf is doled out by
the grocer at rates that bring it up to
So or Sc. There are from 100 to $50
peaches IN a basket, and even at two
for five cents this makes the retail
price from $3.50 to 1915 a basket.
the cause of all this lies in the dis
tance of most New Workers from local
markets and the necessity entailed by
cramped houses for buying supplies in
small quantities.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

THE New York Democratic, State
Convention has adjourned after nomi-
mating Roswell P. Flower for Cover
nor William F. Sheelian, for Lieut.
Governor Frank Rice, for Secretary
Of State S. W. Rosendale, for Attor-
ney- General Frank Campbell, for
Comptroller /; Martin Schenck, for
State Engineer. The nominations are
not the ones desired by Gov. Hill and
the work of the convention shows the
weakness OF his hold on the Democ-
racy of bis State. Flower is the
choice of the Cleveland democrats and
Sheehan was not backed by Hill. The
ticket meets the approval of all but
the friends of Lieut-G Governor Jones
who hoped and worked for the nomi-
nation Of their man for governor.
They now threaten to nominate him
as an independent candidate who will
receive the votes of few dissatisfied
democrats, the workingmen and the
grangers. The success of the ticket is
however assured and the better ele-
ment in the party is again in control.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

The London and Northwestern Rail.
road has an express engine, built in
1882, which has completed its milliontb
mile, a feat which the company claims
is without parallel in the annals Of
railroad travelling. The engine has
never sustained breakdown. It runs
daily from Manchester to London and
back, and is named the Charles Dickens.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
A Tragedy at Delmar.

A terrible tragedy, in which tw,
young men were mortally wounded, oc
Cured Thursday night at a village
camp-meeting held under the auspice!
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Delmar, railroad terminus six miles
south of Laurel.
A fued has existed between Freder.
ick, grown son of Major Williams, a
prominent farmer of the county, and a
young man named Harvey Wells, no.
torious character, though of aristo-
cratic parentage, for the past four
years. The trouble began in 1887 when
an estimable young lady of the neigh
borhood received very insulting val
entine. After the lady's brother had
accused Williams of being the author
and failed in an attempt to thrash him,
Wells took part in it and the two
men were hadly used up. Since then
they have been deadly enemies.
Thursday night Williams, in COM
pany with several young women, in
cluding his two sisters, attended the
camp-meeting, and they were talking
gleefully when Wells drove up. Rec
ognizing his enemy Wells wake up
and deliberately pushed Williams
with violence against the ladies.
Williams resented the insult in
strong terms, whereupon they came to
blows. A deacon of the church sepa-
rated them and admonished them to
leave the grounds. Both contestants,
without saying word, walked to the
public road nearby, where they renew
ed the contest with increased violence.
Williams, who is much smaller man
than his burly adversary, was getting
much the best of the encounter, when
Walls drew a huge hooked pruning
knife. With his right hand he used
,he weapon viciously, and at the same
lime in some manner he got Williams
lnder his left arm and with a deter
mined effort to Say his antagonist he
dashed the others bare neck with his
Ugly weapon, completely severing all
he arteries and veins of the left side
o the bone. He again raised the knife
o complete his foul work.
In the meantime Williams had drawn
is revolver and fired one shot, which
ook effect in Wells collar bone. :
Vells then realizing that ne had sue ;
essfully carried out his intention, =
lade another thrust at Williams, this .
me cutting out his antagonists left
re. Another bullet from Williams, :
stol struck Wells Immediately over 4
le heart. The latter then started to +,
IN, but was caught by Williams who +,
I'D him with his left hand and with q,
s right hand aimed another ball for f,
els heart. The bullet, however.
lged in his own wrist. :,
Wells then broke and ran, pursued te
Williams, who, after emptying every b,
amber of his revolver, shouted for RI
brother to get a doctor quickly. I'll
th men were taken care of by friends te
d are still alive. Their condition is nc
ngerous and they may yet die from %
result of their wounds. j..
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

The shipments of wheat to Europe
have amounted, within short time,
to 1O7, 900, 900 bushels and the demand
has practically ceased from that quar-
ter. The war scare of the last few
days caused slighb reaction in favor
of higher prices, but when it was
shown that there was no reason for
immediate hostilities prices again de-
clined. The visible supply increased
this week by more than 1900, 900 BUSH
els. There is slight ground for the
hope of general rise in prices in the
near future. Tho supply in Europe is
sufficient for the present, but the def
cheney in European crops of all kinds
will necessitate the shipment of much
OF our surplus to the other side.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

ways had a long conllle
this community, but now EN-.
ancipation has come, the new
i trade laws are known, argu.
ment so long needed IS moi
required. Ours to show re.
sults-efects. We do this
eSs1y day, but to-day begins a
larger testimony, a greater
showing.
Our modern methods COM
pei you to read our daily news.
There are no precedents. The
electric shocks of trade are so
numerous that you know not
where the next will strike,
what variety or bargain will
appear, what long-felt want
satisfied, what taste gratihed,
what economy achieved.
General .Events
Our globe-trotters are all
back-but the resident Paris
organization Of course remains,
the contingent Of observation.
The buying period, the collect
ing time is over, the store is
full, fuller than. ever with
freight of rich argosies safely
landed, and subject to our
command.
The world of merchandise
is here. Brought here to
amuse you, interest you-to
sell, but not to give away.
You shall have everything at
the least possible market price
that's the contract with the
public and we'll live up to it.
Don't forget that when you
look over the many things
that await you.
Special Events..
The exceptions of the Mer-
chandise World are here. The
things that have gotten out of
the usual channels and are
rich with money-saving chan
ces.
How many they are and
will be you may guess from
what the year has already
brought.
Store Calender.
Today, Monday, l4th inst,
Dress Goods Exhibition.
Bargain Offerings in Shoes,
-aces, Ladies Neck Ties,
Aprons, Chairs. Books and
Jrockery.
7o-mo'vosY Tuesday, 18th
nst., Opening of Picture Gal
cry.
Next week, Tuesday, We'd
Iesday and Thursday, 22d to
4th inst, Millinery Reception.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

The Greensborough Free Pres,
speaks thus caustically of the Easton
Fair: The late fair at Idlewood PARK
Talbot county, is very generally com,
mented \ ae upon as the most disgracefnl
affair ever palmed upon the moral and
well behaved people of the Eastern
Shore. 1t has been variously dubbed
"a farce" ''a den of thieYes.n "a
gambling hell" and we have vet to
hear a word of favorable comment,
One exchange, after severe criticisms
says: IF the Talbot County Fair
Association cannot maintain it's exist. 81.
ence without resorting to these low and
degrading means of gambling in ita
worst form, it had better disband and nd
go out of existence than to be the in
strument of demoralizing the youno
and rising generation of its nei9hhor.
hood" 1t is greatly to be REGRETTED
that mis-management has SO early pros-
.ituted child of such fair promise.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
dyspepsia.

IT is said by gentlemen who known
that the Clerk of the Peace Of this
county will pay out to the State Treas
urer this fall at least sixty thousand
dollars. Of course Sussex and Kent
counties will do as we'll proportionally.
and our genial State Treasurer will
soon haveto enlarge his "tin boxn
with "man-sore-head, "roof of Amer.
lean tin, if he can secure such in
quantity sufficient.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
Catarrh Can t be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease,
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis.
ease. and in order to cure it you have
to takeinternal remedies. Hall's Ca
tarrh cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous snr-
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is no ouack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of
tne pest physicians in this country for
years, anu IS regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known
combined with the best blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two in.
gradients is what produces such won.
derful results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
81, Toledo, o.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
Townsend Topics.

sell colt, three days old.
Mr.. Willie Hutchison returned Il
college Tuesday morning.
Mr.. George Deakyne paid us ;
short yisit-on Saturday.
- David Stevenson of Wilmington
is visiting friends in and near town.
Mr.. George Shew of Milford
Del, was the guest of W. W. Shock
ley Friday and Saturday Of last week
- Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Reynold
were in Wilmington Thursday ant
Friday, visiting friends and attending
the fair.
- Messrs. Geo. NJ. u. Hart and d
3. Maloney who have been sick for 6
few days, are able to be on our streets
again.
- Mrs. William Barnett and hel
niece, Miss Mable Taylor Of Middle.
town, were entertained by Mrs. W. A.
Scott on Sunday.
- Ground has been broken for the
new parsonage. Mr.. and Mrs. Fletch-
er hope to be housed in their new home
by January, 1892.
= Miss Mamie Schwatka returned
to her home in Wilmington on Mon
day, after ten weeks visit to friends
in town.
- The temperance lecture delivered
by Rev. Alfred Smith in the church
last Friday night was well attended
and very much appreciated by all pres
ent.
- Miss Della Shockley returned
home Friday evening from Lincoln,
DEL, where she has been visiting her
brother, L. B. Shockley, for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lattomus
drove to Still Pond, Md, Saturday
afternoon and were entertained BY
Mrs. Lattonus' sister, returning home
Monday eve.
= Mr.. Walter Finley returned home
last week from Buffalo, N. T., where
he has been for several weeks, looking
after the peaches shipped to Buffalo
from this station.
- Mr.. John Faulkner who has a
position in Wilmington, spent Sunday |
1t his home on Commerce street. Mr.. |
Faulkner's family recently moved to |
Townsend from Wilmington.
- The public schools opened Mon
lay morning with good attendance.
There are 81 scholars in Prof. Outen's
DOM and in the primary department
here are over 80 scholars enrolled. In
few weeks the school will be divided
nto three rooms. Prof. Outen will 60
0 room No. l; Prof. Simpson to room
70. 2, and Miss Lizzie Disch of Leip-
ic, will have room No. 8.
= Report No. 2, from the dude =
husband, who staid home from church
, keep the baby-Where was Brother
mith's text ? Wife-Don't remem-
Or /; 1 was looking at Sister BIS new
III bonnet. young ladies in the
,untry, visiting, had callers before
'eakfast.-Dave was left if he did
i've two horses Odessa held the win
ng team, g and X, ie too.-Not
'ad but sweetly sleeping.-A clerk
ter seven Saturday morning.-Cora
rs in town last Week.-Foreman of
He TRANSCRIPT was in town on
siness Tuesday.-The dude would =
e to ride on the electric cars from II
iddletown to Odessa. But papa says v
mustn't /; the merry-go-round is COM u
:, and the dude will want to take a y
e.-But mamma says 1 mustn't the 81
lng man that cannot drive double IL
IN had better not stop this side of q
r-lo'ws Bridge.-J. B. S. is sick. u
Rock. 81
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
HOW 1t Opipinafnd

The New York San says : "Tbe
much quoted phrase, The eyes of
Delaware are upon you,' originated
with George W. Karsner, once a pros
porous peach grower in New Castle
county, Del. Karsner, an ardent Re.
publican, was called as a witness in
the impeachment trial of Andrew
johnson, and he was so impressed with
his opportunity that he assured the as
semeied senators in dead earnest that
the eyes of Delaware were upon them.
karsner rather enjoyed the notoriety
which the phrase attained, and had
enough humor to- realize that
|of the county treated it light
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
ABRAM vANDEGRIFT,
EDITOR AND PRorRrEron.,
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements win be inserted at the
rate Of nifty cents an inch tor the first inser.
ION ana twenty ty-hve cents an inch for each
,ubsequent insertion. A liberal discount
eoyearIy advertisers.
Local Notices ten cents line tor the first
assertion. Death and Marriage Notices in
erted free.
Subscription Price, one dollar per annum
, advance. Single copy, three cents.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
Taanamaher's.
PHILADELPHIA. September 18th. 1891.

This fourteenth day of
September, 1891, begins a
series of daily store events
which will concern and interest
the whole community. The
last half of September will be
a trade EbOeA-a natural out
growth of this store and its
methods.
Ancient and modern trade
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

ATLAS" and Wadsworth" Paints are th
best; therefore, the cheapest.
G. E. HUKILL
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17

What steam is to the engine, Hoods
Sarsaparilla is to the body, producing
bodily power and furnishing mental
force.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
What 1t Does.

What 1t Does.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
l. Purifies the blood.
2. Creates an appetite.
3. Strengthens the nerves.
4. Makes the weak strong.
5. Overcomes that tired feeling.
6. Cures scrofula, salt rheum, etc.
7. Invigorates the kidneys and liver
8. Relieves headache, indigestion,
dyspepsia.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
Mistellaneous Adu's.

The Best for the Least
Money. Fall Wear Fully
Ready Suits from $40 up-
"aro' style, Quality, Econ
omy.
Middletown transcript., 1891-09-17
THE MARKETS.

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET
CORRECTED WEEKLY RY John W JoIIs
WHEAT-No.2 red 90 New cob Corn
steamer NO: 2, 80 CORN Csc
timothy Seed 200 Yellow, shelled yp65c
Glover Seed, per ID 915
oats, 65Jc
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03

The cantata last night at tie Masonic
Opera House, for the benefit OF the Sun
day School connected with the Wesley
Chapel NJ f. Church. Rev. 5. Shannon,
pastor. we are glad TO learn had full
house. The young ladies and gentlemen
who took part in the exercises acquitted
themselves with great credit and were re
peatedly applauded All the Sunday
School scholars were present and each
received presents of sweet meats and
other tokens of love. The recitations of
little Dasie Carr. and Jesse Russell, are
worthy of special mention Also the solos
of Miss Ningard and Miss johnson, repre-
senting Joy" and Love" were sung
with sweetness and effect. The principal
characters in the Cantata were King and
Queen and the veritable Santa Claus. Mr..
William Brady took the character of King
representing winter. with all its stern
realities, and Miss Lizzie Williams, that
of Queen of Sunderland, with beauti.a
full effect The mythical Santa Claus,
the children's friend, was well taken by
Mr.. Elmer McNemar Much credit is
due those having the entertainment in
charge for the successful manner il was
carried out
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
CAPITAL" JoTTlNGS.

The thermometer fell from 81 yester
day to SS' this morning.
Turkeys retailed on our streets to-day
At 10 cents per pound.
The FIRST skating OF the season in this
section was on New Years Eve on Col
legs creek.
The funeral of Mrs. Susan Stepney, .
well-known colored woman, who died
on New Years day, in her 10th year, will
take place from Asbury NJ. Il, Church.to.
morrow afternoon at clock.
Try A. Harris long Havana filler eiga, T
handmade, &c IS Maryland avenue.
The Governor, comptroller and treas
ursr were engaged in clipping coupons
from sinking fund securities At the Safe
Deposit and Trust Company's office yes
terday,
The Annapolis Savings Institution will
hold their annual meeting fer the election
Of directors on Monday next.
Mr. Nathan Humphrey Of the Third
district, lost seven horses during the past
week from meaningless, and Mr. Daniel
buyall lost one from the same cause.
Communion services will be held in
the Presbyterian Church TO morrow
morning
The'Stste Steamer Gov. McLane, Capt.
turner was in the dock to-day.
Lounging in some Of the stores IL quite
popular, but exceedingly unpleasant TO
lady customers. and If Kept up will be
Improbable to the merchant who allows
A mule attached 20 wagon broke
down al the Market shortly before noon
@aay and some time elapsed before il
could be raised to its feet,
= use Ayers Cherry Pectoral freely
N my practice, and recommend Ii in
Eases Of Whooping Cough among child
zen, having found it more certain to cure
mat Troublesome disease than any other
medicine know of."--So saws DIR. Bart
ie't, Of Concord, Mass.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03

Miss Annie N. Hyde, teacher in the
Presbyterian Sunday School, entertain
ed her class at her residences on Main
street. yesterday afternoon. The chill
dren were amused for an hour or two in
singing, number of pretty hymns, &C
companisd by piano music. and in play
ing interesting games. after which they
were served with refreshments and each
little one was given token of love and
esteem by their teacher. on their depar.
ture-all OF whom wished her q happy
new year,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
Personal Mention.

Mrs Mollie Virgins and here two
sons left here yesterday for Washington
GOV. Jackson was in Baltimore last
night and registered at the Carrollton
Hotel.
Mr.. Geo. jacob, Jr, is visiting Balti-
more county.
Mr. ]. p, Hopkins is still quite sick
at his residence, Randall street.
Miss Bell Williams, is visiting friends
at Highland Park, Baltimore.
DR. Thos. II. Bradshaw, of Glen
Burnie, was in Annapolis to-day
Mr.. and Mrs. Duvall of this county are
visiting Mrs Duvall's mother, Mrs. S T..
Anthony, Esston.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03

The organization of this associations
will offer immense inducements to per-
sons desiring to build cottages at West
Annapolis. 1t is purposed that lot own
ers shall be entitled, when they so de-
sire, to the first privilege as borrowers.
This will enable parties of limited means
or with stated moderate incomes to buy
and build Immediately, the association
advancing the cash necessary to do so.
Persons becoming share holders can
borrow on such liberal arrangement that
their surplus weekly, or monthly earn
ings drawn from an extended period of.
say, ten years, will suffice to pay their
loans. They can thus buy home
with the money that would other
wise be absorbed and lost in paying rent.
For particulars call and see or address
George I. Melvin. See his Free Excur.
sion adv. elsewhere.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
rnE woNpER woRKnR.

You have heard your friends and
neighbors talking about it. You may
yourself be one of the many who konw
from personal experience just how good
a thing it is. If you have ever tried il !,
you are one of its staunch friends, be-
cause the wonderful thing about it is.
that when once given a trial, DR.. King
New Discovery ever after holds a place
in the house. If you have never used it.
and should be afflicted with cough, cold
or any Throat, Lung, or Chest trouble
secure bottle at once and give it a fair
trial 1t is guaranteed every time, or
money refunded Trial Bottles Free al
J. w. Hodges & Co
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
BROOKS q BARro

Have the greatest Bargains in SHOES
ever offered in Annapolis. They have
just received the entire stock of Sample
SHOES from one of the largest manufac-
turers of Ladies Shoes in Baltimore city.
They consist of Ladies Dongola Button
and Lace half of them are hand made
and the balance are machine made. The
handmade are worth 81 and s. pair
They will be sold for So pair. The
machine made are worth So and $3.50 a
pair. Thy will all 60 at $3.50. The
above Shoes are made by one of the best
manufacturers of Ladies Shoes in Bal1i-
more city. Now is your chance to get a
fine pair Of Shoes for less than cost
price. $50
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
Special Services at St. Phillips.

On Sunday. the 4th January, the Rev.
II. r. Smithson. NJ A., will deliver two
special discourses. In the morning on
the Roll of Years. and in the evening
on Smiles and Tears. or the Shade and
Sunshine of Life" On Friday the 9th of
January. at p. m, on the occasion Of
the third monthly popular lecture. he
will give an Grafton, on The Two Sides,
Modern Slavery and Moral Liberty
All are invited. Seats all free and books
provided
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
The Archer Bond Case at Towson,

The Archer bond case will be taken up
again at Towson on Monday. to which
day it was adjourned from Tuesday, De-
cember S3. In the interim the court has
decided that the sureties on the bond of
February ., 1886, are liable for Archer's
defalcation up to November IS, 1882
This important preliminary question
having been settled as far as the lower
court is concerned. the next proceeding
will be to ascertain the amount for which
the bondsmen are liable. If the defen
dants do not remove the trial, the jury
will be selected and the evidence begun.
In number of instances both sides have
summoned the same witnesses. The suits
on the other bonds will be taken up after
the suit on the bond of 1886 has been dis
posed of.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
The MARYLAND Gazette.

The old Maryland Gazette has reached
another mile stone in its existence, but
Notwithstanding age, it looses none of its
brightness and interest Brother Porter
has rejuvinated the old journal as it were
and put new life into it. and it is as
bristling as the young bucks. The Ga
zstts is strong advocate of Democratic
principals and keeps time with the mu-
sic of the old party. We hope as it en-
tiers upon another year it viii be as pros
porous as it is vigorous in the defense of
the principles of Jefferson and Democra-
CIV
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03

Rhnt is a Cold in the head? Medical
authorities say it is due to uneven cloth
ing of the body, rapid cooling when in a
Precipitation. &c, The important point
is that cold in the shead is an infiam-
nation of the lining membrane of the
nose, which. when unchecked, is certain
to produce a catarrhal condition-for ca
tarrh is essentially ''cold" which nature
is no longer able to resolve or thow
off, Ely's Cream Balm has proved its
superiority, and sufferers should resort
to it before that common ailment becomes
seated and ends in obstinate catarrh.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-03
The weather.

The bright sunshine is welcome visi-
tor, and although the indications this
morning were for cold wave, the clear.
keen atmosphere was accepted as far
preferable to the misty, damp, and disa-
grssable- weather which we have had for
some days past-regular pneumonia and
dyptheria weather. The muddy streets
were much improved by the wind storm,
which continued until an early hour this
morning.