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Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
Frog Catchtng as q Sport


Our Delaware City correspondent
furnishes the following:
Frogging for sport in this vicinity
is about over; but frog catching for
market is pursued with great activity
and profit, some Of the more exper-
fenced catchers capturing as high as
twenty dosen in day (or rather in a
night J for which they receive from
one dollar to one dollar and twenty
five cents per dozen. The day frog
ger, whose equipments are a pair Of
rubber hip boots and a dog, walks
along the ditch until he sees frog in
the water, which at his approach
quickly draws it's head under and
sinks to the bottom and lies quiet.
The catcher steps into the ditch,
reaches his hand down on the bottom,
feels around carefully until he locates
the frog, then quietly closes his fin
gers around its spine ana brings it to
shore and deposits it in the bag, which
he throws over. his shoulder, and
strides on to the next frog. 1t frog
is discovered in the water he is a
certain victim for the catcher, but If
he jumps from the bank into the
water it is impossible to locate him,
and his escape is almost sure. The
night frog catcher places "hawk-
eye lantern on the bow of his little
boat, paddles slowly up or down the
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
Love Finds the Way.

Carl s. johnson of Salisbury, Md,
travelling salesman representing a
large cigar mandatory of Baltimore
and Miss Isabella G. Connor of Girls
field, Md, were married at the Cen
trail Hotel in Milford, Friday after
noon at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. johnson met Miss Connor while
she was attending school in Balti-
more about two years ago, and both
became enamored Of each other, but
the match was strongly opposed by
the parents of the young lady. On
Tuesday Miss Connor left for Princess
Anne, Md, ostensibly to pass her
school examination, but told her faith
er she would not return. From Prin-
cess Anne she went to Milford, where
the couple were happily married. The
bride is tall, dark, rather handsome
and fascinating in manner and is 10
years Of age. Mr.. johnson is well
known in Middletown. The couple
will soon start on a wedding tour
east. The parents of Mrs. johnson
have forgiven her and invited her
and her husband to visit them.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
Lynch Law in Maryland.

Asbury Green, colored, aged 25
years, and charged with assault upon
Mrs. Howard Tolson, of Kent Island,
Md, was tried in Court Monday. The
trial occupied the entire day, and at
$50 the case was given to the jury.
They remained out but a few min
utes and returned a verdict Of guilty.
The penalty of the crime in Maryland
is death, but the judge sentenced him
to 81 years in jail, and the prisoner
was taken to his cell.
At o'clock Tuesday morning 200
armed men went to the Jail, disarmed
the six extra guards who were on
duty and broke into the cell where
the prisoner was confined. He plead
for mercy but his pleadings were
answered by pistol shots. A rope
was placed around his neck and the
frightened wretch was dragged out
and down the street, over an oyster
shell road and strung up to the
nearest tree. His body was then
riddled with bullets and left dangling
from the limb.
The whole transaction did not oc-
cupy more than ten minutes. The
body was cut down at $50 by Coroner
Goldsborough. A verdict that the
deceased came to his death at the
hands of persons unknown, was rem
dered.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
Personal Mention.

w. W. Vansant spent Sunday at
his home near st. Augustine.
John G. Stuart of Dover, was in
town few days this week on bust
ness trip.
-Niven Crockett Of Philadelphia,
visited his parents near town on
Tuesday.
r. Thomas Cochran of Philadel-
phia, spent Sunday at his home in
Middletown.
= Louise Mcdowell is visiting
friends in New York, where she will
spend a month.
= Robert Nelson of Elkton, was
the guest of Edwin Prettyman on
Saturday and Sunday.
- Miss Viola Ennis has returned
home from an extended visit to
friends and relatives in Chester.
- Mr.. E. A. Perkins and family,
who recently removed from this
place, are now living in Camden, N. J.
- Messrs. Martin and Horace
Walker of Philadelphia, spent Sun
day with their mother, Mrs. Maria
Walker, at the Middletown Hotel.
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Grover c..
Record 2.40 trial, one-half mile, Ito
at Baltimore.

db OdlJlluOlOs
GROVER @. is an exceedingly handsome
dark chestnut I5A hands high, full black
name aud tail. black points, prominent and
clear eyes, wide nostrils, he Is closely built,
well boned and muscled and shows his
breeding in every point has wonderful en-.
durance and Is sure foalgetter, Is level
headed and is a race horse. Will be limited
to thirty mares.
record S44L. Bred by Fl. c. Hess
Hill, Md. Sire of Norris n. 2.2s1z; Flirt, 2s3;
aat trial Basnsyi Koss mile as
three year old in 1.19. Lyman. record 2.25Z
Sired by Bay Chief, record 2.4O to wagon !;
sire of Charley Carroll 2.36, and Napoleon,
Eoa Napsn aam sre Of aaas eY Rss
thoTyoughered aray ghia . .bam Of Gilt Edge. Belle
jackson, trial to wagon, 2.40; pedigree un-
traced.
BERMEDA toaled in 1858, bred ana
raised by Joseph Cleaver OF Port Penn, Del
Her dam was by Young Montreal by Woods
Bashaw /; her first dam was Zica, thorough
bred, by Montreal. Dam by Diamond State,
Bucyrus, by American Eclipse fourth dam
Sage Brown out of Imported Valentine, q
thoroughbred lfth dam Vanity, by Rinalds
Thoroughbred; sixth dam was Creeping
Kate out of Governor ogle's Oscar seventh
dam Caroline, thoroughbred eighth dam
Flora, thoroughbred, by Bayazett.
TERMS Twenty dollars tseo) for season,
with return privileges. Cash. OF note tor 10
months at time of service. For further par
ticulars, address GEO. II. HOUSTON,
Mt. Pleasant, Del,
Or REYNOLDS TURF EXCHANGE,
m123m Middletown. Del.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14

creek or ditch until he discovers q
frog, which is completely blinded by
the bright light, and quietly catches
him in scoop net, stoves him in a
box or bag, and paddles on to the
next croaker. There isn't the slight
est chance for frog to escape from
the night-catcher with hawk-eye
lantern. While the catching busi-
ness is a source of considerable profit
to few, it has virtually deprived
great number of persons of the popu-
lar sport of shooting frogs with
small rifle, which was a source OF
pleasure and recreation for many OF
our local shooters last season.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
Legislative Proceedings.

The conditions specified in the new
bill to provide for the settlement of the
mortgages held by the State against
the D. NJ. & Y. Railroad Company
have been accepted by the companies
and consequently, if the railroad
people stick their bargain, the State
will be paid S215, 900 in cash this year,
and will hold first mortgage for the
$3.50, 900. This settlement is regarded
as satisfactory and is very different
from what the railroad companies
wanted in this connection it would
be very interesting to know why the
foreclosure suit instituted by New
York tlust company has been so quick
ly dropped. This suit was a par. of
the scheme and was intended to fright
en- the Legislature into the adoption
Of any plan Of settlement which might
be proposed. Owing to the good sense
of some of the members the State
has been protected and her interests
cared for /; these members are good,
honest men who realize the fact that
their first duty is to the people.
The bill to loan $50, 900 of State
money for the purpose of building q
railroad from Laurel to Roaring Point,
on Chesapeake bay, has passed the
House, but the people have such
good opinion of the Senate that they
believe the bill will be killed there !;
with the experience we now have,
what would lead any sane man to ad-
vocate such a bill The Cooper Educa-
tional Bill has passed and free text
books will hereafter be the rule
Senator Ross had the best bill in this
connection which has ever been before
the Legislature, but by hook or by
crook it was killed.
The Wolcott Secret Ballot Bill is
being amended in the House and is
now almost perfected. The assessment
laws of 1873 will be repealed SO that
registration and Secret ballot may have
full swing. Almosu,all the important
bills have been disposed of, some by
passage and others by referring to
committee. The three Middletown
bills are meeting with Indifferent sue
cess the one which provides for the ex-
emption Of property of manufacturing
concerns from taxation for fve years
will scarcely get through the Senate !;
the bill to require the railroad company
to place safety gates at the main street
crossing has been objected to by Mr..
Massey, attorney for the Pennsylvania
Railload Company, and consequently
is in danger w. III. Lee is summoned
to appear at the bar Of the Senate to-
day to answer to the charge of chang
ing bills; it is not generally expected
that William will be there at the ap-
pointed time. The Delaware Terminal
Charter is still in the hands of the
committee, and its passage is doubtful.
The. Legislature will adjourn to-
morrow as the unfinished business is
now small in quantity.
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= Jacob 8. Cochran of near town
lost a valuable two-year-old colt or
Monday, from lockjaw. He had but
recently refused $3.50 for him.
We were compelled to leave out
a very interesting letter from oul
Townsend correspondent this week,
owing to rush Of advertisements.
The Willing Workers " of Port
Penn Presbyterian Church will hold
strawberry festival in the school
house at that place on Friday eve
ming, May 22d.
Jonathan E. Rhoads and Joseph
8. Elkinton, ministers of the Society
Of Friends, will hold divine worship
in the Presbyterian Church on Nor.
day evening at o'clock. All are in
vited.
= List of unclaimed letters remain
ing at the post-offce, which can be
had by saying they are advertised :
Geo. w. Brown, Miss Maggie A.
Jones, Lizzie Lamb, Charlie Ross,
Ietitia Smith. John Stuart, r.
Specht, Fletcher Terpin, Miss Ida
Wallace.
- The 32d semi-annual meeting of
the Local Preachers and Exhorters
Association of the M. E. Church, Will
mington Conference, will be held in
the M. E. Church at North East, Md,
on Friday evening, May 22d. The
meeting viii open on Friday evening
at 7.3O O'Clock, with preaching by
Rev. John B. Roberts of this place.
The program is quite lengthy and we
regret that our limited space will not
permit us to publish it in full.
AT a joint meeting of the Session
and Board of Trustees of the Presby-
terian Church held Immediately after
the prayer-meeting service last even
ing it was decided to raise $100 for
the purpose of repairing the chapel
at Armstrong's Corner, and also to
effect a complete reorganization of
the Sunday-school at that place. An
effort will be made to increase the
as much as possible, and
it is hoped will be met with success.
The attendance last Sabbath was
larger than for some time past, and
this is quite encouraging for those
who have undertaken the work of
up the school.
- As a result of the lynching Of
Asbury Green at Centreville, Md. on
the colored people of the
place threatened to burn the town
and great anxiety was felt by the
people there for fear they would car
~ out their threats. The Volunteer
Hose Company of Middletown receiv-
I'd notice to be ready to go to Centre
vile at a moments notice, but there
was no trouble and their services
we're not needed.
: ST. ANNEs CHURCH.-The Right |
Rev. Bishop Coleman preached and
the rite of Confirmation /
n st. Anne's Church last Thursday
,vening. There was a large congre-
,ation present. The new pulpit,
which has been erected by the st. |
Anne's Young Ladies' Guild, as
memorial to the late Mr.. Sewel
ireen, was used for the first time. 1t
. made Of black walnut wood, OF
legant design, and admirable work
rejecting great credit on
is manufacturers, Messrs. 8. G.. Sim
mons & Brothers, of Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
State Items.

The Board Of Trade of Smyrna will
have a column advertisement in the
New York "Worfd " next Sunday,
setting forth the advantages of
SMYRNA. 1t will cost them $780,.
Captain William II. Miller of Port
Penn, was stricken with paralysis
last week. He is 76 year old, and is
the man who built Fort Delaware.
The "Sussex Republican will
shortly enlarge to an eight-column
paper it will also improve its facili-
ties by the purchase of power press.
James Thoroughbred, the negro
convicted in the Kent County Court,
at Dover, for feloniously assaulting
S-year old Louise Huntingdon, also
colored, viii be hanged on August 2.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
Tbe cons,,,ItionaI convention.

The constitutional COntenttOus
The citizens of Delaware are again
preferred the opportunity to express
their opinion for or against Consti
tutional Convention, by an election
to be held on the nineteenth of this
| month.
THE TRANSCRIPT has repeatedly
announced the date of this election
and urged upon our citizens the i'm
portance OF special efforts upon their
part to have this question definitely
settled. There can be no excuse suf.
ficient to atone for apathy or neglect
of the sacred rights of freemen to
express by their ballots their views as
to the forms Of state government
they prefer.
Arguments are rife both favoring
and opposing changes in the funda-
mental law of the State. Those favor
ing new constitution claim that our
laws are not sufficiently abreast of
the times, and the progress since its
adoption has been such that new
forms Of state government are requfs-
ite to keep this State in line with
other States, who are parties to our
federal compact.
The opponents to such Convention
claim to "scent danger from afar, !"
and would impress others with their
fears that any attempt to change our
present Constitution opens wide
door for disaster so 'twere better to
"Bear the ills that we have,
Than fly to others that we know not Of"
Very much may be said in support
of both views, and certainly no think
ing citizen would encourage any
change without seriously rejecting
whether or not the welfare of our
State will be endangered thereby.
That there are changes for great
good possible no one can doubt, but
is it not possible that delegates or COM
missioners might be selected to such
a Convention who could not or would
not rise above partisan plane and
thereby defeat the wishes of those de-
string change by leaving their i'm
press of personal prejudices upon a
new Constitution?
If what is regarded Objectionable
or antagonistic to the general welfare
only, could be expugned, it were well
to do so, but who shall stay destroy
ing hands should such obtain admis-
sion to the Convention called to
change the foundation of our laws.
To hold such Convention some 49,
900 voters must favor it, and we can
only repeat our former injnnctions to
all to seriously consider the impor-
tance of your ballot cast at such
election. Our earnest desire is that the
result of the election may be accept
able to all our readers and result in
promoting their best interests, and
to the State such govern
ment as shall transmit to those who
follow us the blessings we now enjoy
of civil and religious liberty.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
c9listellarfous 9dn's.
TRUSTEES SALE
Or
REAL ESTATE ]!
By virtue OF an order of the Orphans Court
of the State of Delaware, in and tor New
Castle county, made on the twenty-
third day of March A. ID. 1891. win be
exposed to sale at Public Ven-
due, at the hotel kept by
Messfs. Armstrong B
Sparks,
IN MIDDLETowN. DEL.
TUESDAY, MAY 10th, 1891,

Ab1 HAss
The following described real estate, late Of
Martha Clayton, deceased, to wit:
All of the following lands, tenements and
hereditaments, situate in the town Of Middle,
town, New Castle county and State OF Della
ware, bounded and described as follows 70
wit:
No. 1.-Beginning at a point In the curb
line on the easterly side OF Broad street, Q
CORE er tor the lot and lands of Alfred G. and
james NJ. Cox, thence with said Cox's line.
eastward one hundred feet to the westerly
side of fourteen feet wide alley way;
thence Herewith northward thirty-one and
a-halt feet to corner tor this lot, and lot
with westward one hundred and one and
two tenths feet to the curb line aforesaid I;
thence Herewith southwark thirty and one
ing within said metes and bounds, three
thousand and sixty-three and seven.tenths
square feet OF land more or less.
No. 2-Beginning at point I'm the curb
said No. 1, thence therewith eastward one
hundred and one and two-tenths feet to the
westerly side OF the alley way as before
], aforesaid thence with the said westerly
side OF said alley way, northward, thirty
and one-half feet to q corner for this lot and
therewith westward one hundred and two
and hve-tenths feet to the curb line on the
easterly side of Broad street. as aforesaid
one-haif feet to the place OF beginning. con.
tanning within said metes and bounds, three
thousand and ninety-one ana two-tentha
square feet of ground, more or less.
No. 3-Beginning at point In the curb
line as aforesaid, a corner for this lot and
said lot No. 2, thence Herewith eastward,
one hundred and two and hve-tenths feet,
to the westerly side of the alley way as
aforesaid; thence Herewith northwaFd
forty-one feet to q corner for this lot and lot
hereinafter described as lot No: 4; thence
herewith westward one hundred and three
and five-tenths feet to the curb line as afore.-
SAID thence Herewith southwark forty one
feet to the place OF beginning, containing
within said metes and bounds,
4I96 and foasy-tentAs square feet
e 4
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Because the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad will pay Newark but $500
per year for watering engines at that
place the assessment on real estate
and personal property will be increas-
ed 80 as to raise the tax rate.
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An inoffensive colored man named
David Hazard, was knocked down
on the streets of Milford on Satur-
day night, May 9. with a blackjack
by some unknown person. His fore
head was badly cut.
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For Sale.

A BRICK DWELLING AND STORE at
"A tached, situated on the corner OF Main
and colt streets. Location most desirable.
The property is in first-c lass order and will
be sold on reasonable terms. as the under
signed expects to leave the state.
m12tf Apply to D. L. DUNNING.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14

Davis Bros. have on hand a very fine lot
of early Rose seed potatoes raised in Hol-
ton county, Maine. They are able to sell
at prices which are satisfactory because
they bought at first hands.
Middletown transcript., 1891-05-14
House for Sale

THE STORE AND DWELLING combined
j on Main Street, near the depot, now occu
pied by the undersigned. Excellent site fol
good business location.
jan2g 6m MRS. THOMAS MASSEY.
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THE MARKETS.

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET
ooRREoTED WEEKLY By JOHN W. JoLLs.
WHEAT-No.2 2 red Il0lNew cobe Corn 72n70c
Steamer No.2, 105lCORN TOO
Timothy Seed 2O0 Yellow, shelled S370c
oats, 075c
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sAetu advertisements.
LAW.

An act to prouide for the holding Of q
special election for the purpose OF as
certaining the sense Of the people in
respect to calling a constitutional con-
rention.
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"Atlas" and " Wa1sworth" Paints are the
best; therefore, the cheapest.
G. E. HuKILL
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PENSIONS

A TTENTION 9th and 9th Regiment Della
"A ware Volunteers. You are all entitled
to Pensions. A claim filed is like an invest
ment. See, or write without delay to COL.
JOHN WAINWRIGHT, Wilmington, Del.
who will give all advice necessary tree OF
charge. apr193m
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For Sale.

A LARGE lot of green house sash suit
"A able for hot bed or green house pur
poses. The sash is in good order and well
made. Will be sold cheap. Apply to G. +.
BRADY or CUTHBERT GREEN, Middle.
town, Del. aprl6-tf
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No. 3Ol9.

No. 3Ol9.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF the
II PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK, at Mid
dletown, in the State of Delaware, at the
close of business, May 4th, 1891:
RESOIIRHEc
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LARGE CoRN:C :CoBs WANTED.-Must
be at least II inches wide in diameter.
Address J. Kann, SO Church st., New
York City.
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close of business, May 4th. 1891:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $ly3, ,432 40
Overdrafts, secured ana unsecured, 845 90
U !. 8. Bonds to secure circulation, S000O 90
Stocks, securities, judgments, etc. u,5O6 co
Due from approved reserve agents, 2,632 81
Due from other National Banks, 1904 AZ
Due from State Bank and bankers, t173 13
Banking house, furniture fixtures, 1878 SO
Current expenses and taxes paid, I207 80
Premiums on U. s. Bonds. 10,500 90
Bills of other banks, 2l5 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and pennies. 1s9 81
fesslisti Hssai tender notes, s;sSs !, ,sSs g g
urer Is per cent. OF circulation), $3.50 90
Total. 27s s,esl 60
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, $4,000 90
Surplus Fund, 1900 90
Undivided profits 5,l57 40
National Bank notes outstanding, 1000 90
Individual deposits subject to
Due to other National Banks, 1.5S 81
Due to state banks and bankers $50 SO
Notes and bills re-discounted 5000 90
Bills payable, 5000 90
Total, $3.50 60
STATE OF DELAWARE,}
County OF New Castle. ss.
], Jno. s. Crouch, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
JNO. s. CROUCH, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sth day of May, 1891.
RICHARD FERGUSON, Mp.
HENRY CLAYTON, )D,rao
Correct-Attest: JOHN A. REYNOLDS tors
JAS. CULBERTsoF.
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Having enlarged my office and added many
new conveniences, am able to offer nay pati.
ents much greater comfort while under treat
ment than In the past. Sept19-tf.
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Church Direct ory.
M1DDLrrowN N. Il. CHURCH.


MDDLErowN n. Il. CHURCH.
Rev. Alfred Smith, Pastor.
Preaching every Sabbath at 1880 g. m. and
78O d. IN. Sabbath School every Sabbath at
3 D. m. Alfred g. Cox, superintendent.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
73O O'Clock. The class meetings are held as
follows Sunday, g. m, M: D. wilson,
Leader; Monday evening as 100 O'CLOCK Two
classes, w. H, Moore and John Roberts,
Leaders: Tuesday evening at 7SO, leg
by the pastor Wednesday evening at LOo
O'Clock two classes, Rev. Alfred smith ana
Alfred g. Cox, Leaders. The seats are
f4ess ana ali are welcome
FOREST PREsBYTRRIAN CHURCH.
Rev. Francis II. Moore, Pastor.
Services held every Sabbath morning at
TO- so O'Clock, and every Sabbath evening az
73O. Sabbath school Will be held every Sab
bath morning at 9.l5 O'Clock. Harry Ellison
Superintendent. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
Services at Armstrong; chapel the hrst
Sabbath OF each month at ESQ p. m.
sr. ANNR's PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. j. Beers, Rector.
Divine Service on Sunday mornings at
half past ten O'Clock and In the evenings az
half past seven. Sunday-school atz O'CLOCK
s services Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
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NO. Il8l,

NO. IISl.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION. OF the
II CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, at Mid
dietown, in the State OF Delaware, at the
close of business, May 4th. 1891:
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OFFICE HOURS:
Eight-thirty to twelve A. M, and one to four
p. M