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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02
ANpovER, Mass, Dec, 2, 1891.

A. L. MURDOCH;
Dear Sir-I would like to tell you of our ex
perience with your Liquid Food, for feel very
sure that in the mercy of God it saved my hus-
bands life.
Two years ago, my husband worn outwith ex-
cessive watching and anxiety by reason OF a
severe illness of mine, together with the
pressure of his duties as principal OF a high
school, broke down completely, nervous ex-
haustion severe rhematism, amounting almost
to rheumatic fever, and complete arrangement
of the digestive system, so that he could not
keep milk on his stomach, or the simplest nour-
ishnent brought him down very low,
Our physician, nearly in despair. tried one
thing after another but all to no good. At last
he hit on your Liquid Food; the effect was mag
ical The very first dose made itself felt like a
thrill of new life; his Improvement was very
rapid, his appetite ravenous, and he gained flesh
very fast. His rheumatism too, which had
troubled him exceedingly for several years, was
very much relieved, and, in short, he seemed
and felt like a new man. To all who knew him
and his former condition, he was walking
advertisement of Murdock's Liquid Food. Since
that time, when he becomes deblitated through
oyerwork or indigestion, a LITTLE OF the Liquid
Food will soon set him right again.
Feeling that we both owe you a large debt OF
gratitude, and this acknowledgement of the
benefit received, am
Yours respectfully,
MRS. PERCIVAL F. MARSTON,
;an11M, W&Ftf Andover Mass
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307 Wall street. :.
EVANSVILLE, Wis, Dec. 8, 1881. =
Gents-I have been restored to health by the
use of your Liquid Food. My trouble was con-
sumption Of the stomach and bowels, and could
obtain no relief from the medical profession, as
/ continued to grow worse all the time, and my
weight was reduced to 10Opounds Last Angus
/ tried your Food, and have used it up to this
date daily. have recovered my former health,
and now weigh ITO pounds. Respectfully,
W. G. HUGUNIN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02
HarpsweIl.
WEST HARPsWELL.

The sleighing rapidly disappeared dur
ing the warm weather of last week and
most of the travelling now is done on
wheels.
Mr.. N. Fl. Slower and son have been
hauling lumber from Brunswick to be
used in repairing and charging the
buildings of the Auburn Colony. The
lumber was brought from Auburn to
Brunswick on the cars.
Nearly all the schools in town have
finished their winter terms. Successful
terms are reported.
Miss Annie Orr, from Gorham Nor
NAL school, spent few days at home
last week.
The family of Lemuel Bibber of South
Harpswell are i'll with the grip.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02

Every year 1000 children are born in
the warehouses; in London.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02
CONSUMPTION!
PROVIDENCE, Nov. IS, 1891

PROVIDENCE, Nov Is, 1891.
Mr.. MURDOCH:
Dear Sir-I feel it duty owe you to let you
know how am getting along with your Liquid
Food. have taken five 6-oz bottles, and
thought would have my lungs sounded, and
the doctor told me my left lung has healed, and
that the right lung is in better condition, an
shall continue with the Food, feeling conf :
1t will cure me. / find can get around and
walk better upstairs and not put me out OF
breath as it did. truly think shall come out
of this lung disease, as am gaining so fast. l
am very grateful to you for the benefit l have
received from your Liquid Food.
Irenain respectfully,
EMMA Fl. DYER,
Welcome Avenue.
This lady is well known in Providence, and
we have received letters from several OF her
friends congratulating us for being the means
of saving her life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02
The Mem phis Crime.

a recent murder in Memphis puzzles
alike the lawyers, the moralists and the
experts in insanity. Two young ladies'.
handsome, well bred and accustomed to
the best society, rode in a buggy to a
point near the levee landing. Two other
young ladies, sisters. equally well bred,
still better educated and of high repute
for musical ability, were walking on the
levee. Suddenly one Of the ladies jumped
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02
FREDA WARD.

FREDA WARD. ALICE MITCHELL
out of the buggy and rushed on the
pedestrians, slashed one across the breast
with razor and cut the others throat
from ear to ear.
In short Alice Mitchell cruelty muir
dered Freda Ward and came very neal
to killing her sister, Josie Ward, while
Lille Johnson sat in the buggy and
looked on. All ''highly esteemed young
ladies hitherto" But there is dark.
dark story behind it ala story of alb.
normal love between Alice and Freda,
Of alienation, jealousy and murderous
revenge. The story is soon to be told in
court, where Alice will be tried for
murder and Lille as accessory. The
lawyers say the facts revealed will hors
rify the country, but revealed they must
be to prove the insanity of Alice
Mitchell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02

ASSETS, Dec. 81, 1891.
he anie esSana eMdeu W .' 'O
Leans 1isns on oona anu moi'sase @ ess,7s15o
Stocks and bonds owned by the .,
company. market value. ..-...... 267, 6Z5.00
Loans secured by collaterals, ..; T,Toooo
Cash in the cOmpanys principal -
Office and in bank .......... 36,!QI.46
Interest due and accrued. $3.50. l3,lol.lo
Premiums in due course Of collec- a,
Pernetual deposits due. ......... 3,870.65
Total assets 81 ,1e0,614.1s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02

The Premiums upon the Policies Of
the UNION MUTUAL LIFE IN
SURANCECOMPANY vary in accor-
dance with the plan of Insurance
selected and the age at issue; they
therefore cover a wide range and
hence are suited to all circumstances.
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CALIFORNIA. TEXAS And. MEXICO.

Sem-Monthly Parties, personally conducted
combining comfort, low rates, quick time, Pull
man sleeping cars. Call on or address E. E.
CURRIER, New England Agent Southern Pa
cifc Co., 1872 Washington ST, Boston, Mass.
jan19 eod6m
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Fairford Southern Pine Flooring.

This is a rift sawn flooring. 1t will not silver
or splinter and will out-last three ordinary
floors.
Every one who is building and thinks Of using
Southern pine should see It,.
Write for particulars or call on
s. III. g. A. r. DOTEN.
494 to 5o4 Fore and 279 Commercial SITS.
Sept 9eod6msx Portland. Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-02

Before placing your Life Insur ance
in Companies outside the State OF
Maine, send to the UNION MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY for
pamphlets explanatory of its plans, and
FOR list of claims paid under the Maine
Non-Forfeiture Law. oct24eodtf
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
The Pier Party.

One of the most successful private
dances ever given at Augustine Pier
was the one on Monday evening
under the auspices of the young men
of Middletown. The weather was
cool and perfectly suited for the pop
ular amusement. The music was
furnished by the regular orchestra,
and the twenty-five couples present
had no cause for fault-finding on this
score. Dancing began at 8, and con-
tinued until after 1 o'clock, with a
half hours intermission at II.
The visitors present from Middle
town were: Misses Helen Naudain,
Mary Cochran, Bessie Reynolds, Viola
Ennis, Edith Derrickson, Nellie Coch-
ran, Edna Frazier, Marie Bernard,
May Holten, Eva Vasey, and Messrs.
Howard Pool, Frank Pool, w. r.
Reynolds, Alfred Tatman, J. Frank
Biggs, John Rothwell, Robert Coch-
ran, Wilson Cochran, Victor Reynolds,
Clarence Clayton, Schie N. Lockwood,
Douglas Cochran and W. F. Metten.
Among others present were: G.
Davis Brown and Miss Edith Collins,
Smyrna; Victor Torbert and A. Fl.
Reynolds, Elkton; Boyd Cleaver, Port
Penn; Will Janvier, McDonough; the
Messrs. Clark, Delaware City, Miss
Alice Eliason, E. Beasten, Mt. Pleas
ant; Miss Annie MeWhorter, Whining
ton; Walter Rothwell, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Low Prices for Peaches.

This week marks the height of the
peach season in New York city, and
although the crop is light one, which
ordinarily brings about high prices.
prices this year are very low, ssdisas-
trously low to shippers" said fruit
auctioneer Tuesday, 10000 boxes
having been auctioned off yesterday
morning at a rate from go cents to 81. 10
per box, and go cents does not cover
the cost of Transportation and expenses.
The unusually low prices this year are
unexplainable. They are lower than
at any time last year, when 5000, 600
baskets were received from Delaware
alone, whence not a box has been re-
ceived this year, on account of the
yellows, which destroyed the crop.
The New Jersey and California crops,
too, are so per cent. lighter than last
year
The dealers are at loss for the
cause Of the low prices. and can explain
it only on the ground that people have
taken to heart the proclamation of the
Health Board which warned them
last year not to buy fruit from street
stands as being either unripe or over
ripe and so unfit to eat. There is
where impractical ignorance comes in.
AS matter of fact the fruit stands
keep the best quality of fruit.
1t is the East side venders who
buy the poorer and objectional quality.
I think the fruit trade was largely hurt
when the Health Board in his proclm-
alton of last fall advised people not to
buy grapes that came to market. 1t
was bit of folly, for the people have
followed the suggestion like flock of
sheep the leader. 1t has hart all
around, for there can be no more health
full diet in summer than fruit.'
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
The Wilmington Fair.

The Wilmington Fair, which will be
held at Hazel Dell, September 6, Z, 8 and
8, promises to be credit to the manage
ment and the city, and will undoubtedly
eclipse all its predecessors. The managers
have profted by the experience gained in
past years, and as result of their careful
study Of the wants of exhibitors and atrons
have succeeded in massing an aggregation
of amusements and entertainments that
will do justice to the name "Great Will
mington Fair" Shortcomings of previous
years have been empty made up for this
year, and no one, either visitor or exhibitor,
can find any cause for complaint.
The speed contests promise to be unus-
ually interesting, and among the entries
will be found some of the best horses in
this part of the country. There will be a
series of bicycle races on Wednesday, in
which valuable prizes will be contested for
by Wilmington's fast riders.
This year the management will prohibit
the sale of intoxicating liquors, and will
exclude from the grounds all games of
chance or wheels of fortune.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Trying to Save Evans.

New interest was awakened in the Laurel
poisoning case last Friday by the announce
ment that the attorney of William Evans,
the man now under detention in Pennsyl-
vania, suspected of being the poisoner, had
instituted means to secure the prisoners
release. State Detective McVey at once
went to Laurel and procured from the
deputy coroner the liver and heart of the
deceased, Raymond Rosser, which were to
have had thorough analytical examina-
tion on Sunday. Evans attorney claims
that no sufficient evidence either to hold or
extradite Evans has yet been obtained,
which may or may not be true, but the
people of Laurel are unit in their belief
in his guilt and if he is released by the
Pennsylvania authorities, upon the appli-
cation of his attorney, he will find it hard
to escape the "vigilantes" who have
sworn his punishment if the law should
prove inactive.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Lightning's Fatal Work.

During thunder storm at Laurel,
Del, yesterday afternoon two sons of
Levin Collins, who had gone to the
barn to put away the team ofa drum
mer who sought shelter at the farm
house from the storm, were struck
and killed by lightning. Ira Hill, a
neighbor's son who was with the Col
lins boys was knocked insensible and
physicians have small hopes Of his
recovery. Should he live he will be
an imbecile for life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins and several
visitors were badly stunned by the
same bolt that killed the boys. The
drummer's horse was also killed. The
parents of the boys are almost heart
broken over the sad affair.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
How the Tariff swindle Works.

A large clothing manufacturer of
Rochester, N. Y, says that the labor
cost of clothing is one third of the cost
of the clothing. The New York World
shows that the duty on manufactured
clothing is equivalent to about IS per
cent. Now according to the Republi-
can platform the duty on clothing
ought to be simply the difference be-
tween the labor cost in England and in
America. From the Protective Tariff
League reports, the cost of English
labor is about half of the cost of Amer
ican labor, SO the difference in cost
would be about Is per cent, yet the
Mckinley bill imposes duty of IS per
cent, or five times as much as the
Republican platform declares is neces-
sary.-Memphis Appeal.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Reduced Rates to Wilmington Fair.

The Philadelphia. Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company are max
ing considerable preparation for the
service to the Wilmington Fair, which
will be held at Wilmington September
9th to 9th inclusive. For the accom-
mediation of visitors, trains of the Del
aware Division, Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany leaving Wyoming at 100 A. NJ,
and Delmar at sos A. NJ. for Whining
ton, stopping at principal intermediate
stations, will run direct to the Fair
grounds, and trains leaving Whining
ton at $50 P. N. for Harrington, 4.37
P. NJ. for Delmar, and 6.53 P. NJ. for
Wyoming, stopping at principal inter-
mediate stations. will have direct con-
nections from the Fair grounds. Ex-
cursion tickets, including admission to
the grounds, will be sold at greatly re-
duced rates.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

We denounce the Republican protec-
tio'a as a fraud; a robbery Of the great
majority of the american people for the
benefit of the feao !; We declare 1t to be q
fundamental principle Of the Democratic
party that the Federal Government has
no constitutional po,oer to impose and
collect tariff duties, ercept for the pur-
poses of revenue only, and zoe demand
that the collection Of such taaes shall be
limited to the necessities of the Govern
ment, auhen honestly and economically
administered. Democratic Platform.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
New Advertisements. A

Fall Styles Clothing-Wanamaker s.
Brown, Philadelphia.
Clothing-J. T. Mullin & Son,
Wilmington.
Choice Stock Ewes for le-George
Echenhofer.
Fall Surprises in Boots and Shoes
E. W. Prettyman.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Personal Matters

John A. Eliason is in New Yorl
City.
Edwin Prettyman spent Sunda.
in Smyrna.
Miss Jennie Causey of Milford il
| a guest of Miss Laura Willis.
Miss Hurlock of near Sassafras, il
visiting Miss Sallie Cochran.
= Arthur Johns has returned home
from a weeks stay at Atlantic City.
William 81. Brady will enter
Swarthmore' College September 18th
= Mrs Thomas E. Hurn is visiting
friends in the upper part Of the State
DIR R. B. Mckee and family will
return from Cape Henlopen City to.
night.
Walter Rothwell of Philadelphia,
is visiting the Misses Beasten, neal
Mt. Pleasant.
Robert A. Comegys returned to
his school duties at Millersville, N. j.,
Monday evening.
Miss Lydia Price and Miss Mary
Buckle of Philadelphia, are visiting
Mrs. Lydia A. Price.
Miss Mary Dunning is visiting at
the home of Hon. John B. Penning
ton, in Dover:
- Mrs. Thomas Cochran and Miss
Stella Cochran have returned home
from Asbury Park.
: Mrs. Annie Griffith has returned
to Middletown, after an extended visit
among Maryland friends:
Deputy Clerk of the Peace J. F
Eliason resumed his duties on Monday
after three weeks illness.
B. P. Wilson has returned to his
home in Middletown, after a two
years residence in Elkton.
DIR. Charles Gilpin of Elkton
visited his brother, DR.. T. II. Gilpin
of Middletown, this week.
Francis P. Bradley, of THE
TRANSCRIPT office, is enjoying a
weeks vacation at Atlantic City.
Capt. Fred Shibles, wife and
daughter of New York City, are guests
of Macomb Clayton on Green street.
DIR. c. Barwick of Baltimore,
spent Monday in town, the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Rose of Lake street.
= James Sherwood, until recently
a salesman for 8. NJ. Reynolds y Co.,
has taken a position in DeLand,
Florida.
= Miss Lulu Clayton who.has been
visiting friends near Cecilton, Md,
and in Baltimore, Md, returned home
Tuesday
- Miss Bessie McMann of Washing
ton returned home to-day, after
spending a week with Mrs. W. F.
Kennedy.
~ Mrs. and Miss Litzenburg, of Elk
ton. Miss Fannie Goldsborough and
Mr.. Sutton, of Philadelphia, spent
Monday with Mrs. Lydia Price.
Victor NJ. Fountaine, left Middle
town for De Land, Florida, Monday
morning, after spending some time
with friends and relatives here.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Norris N, Sold.

Norris N, 8 years old, with q record
of O. 234, and winner of the Pimlico
stakes in 1890, sold for a mere song at
Waverley stock farm, near Stanton,
Monday afternoon. He belonged to
the estate of Alonzo Newlin, and was
purchased at administrators sale by
d. P. s. Nichols, of Philadelphia, for
$500. He was sired by Giltedge, dam
Coleta.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

The gunboats Concord and Kearsarge
were yesterday ordered to proceed from
New York to La Guayra, Venezuela,
to demand the immediate return of the
political prisoners of American citizen
ship who were taken from the steamer
Caracas while lying at the port of La
Grauyra. Both the Concord and
Kearsarge are fully equipped for fight
ing, and as soon as coaled up, which
will probably be to-day, both vessels
will proceed to their destination. The
Caracas is now in New York discharg-
ing her cargo.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
NOTICE.

H. VAUGHAN, DRUGGIST, THE OWN.
4, er of the drug store on West Main street
Middletown, New Castle County, Della
aware, in compliance with the requirements
of the Acts of Assembly, in such case made
shall apply in writing at the Court OF Gen.
eral Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery
OF New Castle county, on Monday, the 18th
term OF said court. Tor license to sell
Intoxicating liquors by prescription tor
medicinal purposes and the following re.
spectacle citizens (at least one-half of whom
are treeholders in said county,) recommend
said application.
I.S.Va llandigham N. d. T. II. Gilpin,
g. b. Constable, NJ. d. Abram Vandegrift
w. H. johnson, Ananias Ennis
Jno. s.. Crouch, A. NJ. Brown,
L. Darlington, E. S. Jones'
Joseph Riggs, L. C. Scott.
C. p. Gears.
augll-3t DIR. II. VAUGHAN.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

Fun for all at the Elkton Fair. Large
list of fast horses. Wichita Jacks Wonder
full Wild West Show and Charles Jackson's
Thoroughbred Running Horses will all be
there. Splendid display of farm and
household exhibits. September 6, I, 8, &
8. Cheap excursion rates and no hack
hire. Grounds at P. w. & B. railroad
station.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Farewell Party at Kirkwood.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barnes, who
have resided at Kirkwood for some
time past, were rendered q farewell
party previous to their departure for
their former Ohio home, at the resi-;
dence of John B. Maloney, at Kirk
wood, Monday evening. Hushebeck's
orchestra enliyened the occasion with
music. About twenty-five guests
were present, and all enjoyed a good
time.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

II The Old Point express due here
at 12.A A. NJ. struck and killed a horse
last night, just below New Castle.
- Rev. w. w. Hebberton of Phila-
delphia, will preach at Forest Presby-
terian Church on Sabbath morning
and evening, and at Armstrong;
Chapel at 8 o'clock in the afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Cyclist zimmerman's Ambition.

The ambition of Arthur thinner
man the world renowned cyclist, is to
break the mile bicycle record on the
kite shaped track at Kirkwood, and
unless something unexpected turns
up the champion will have a good
opportunity to see what he can do.
DR.. J. G. Mccoy has offered $500 to
the cyclist who breaks the present
record 1t is probable that thinner
man will come to Kirkwood shortly
to remain for several days, and train
for the trial at the worlds record.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Cecil County, Fair.

Those in our neighborhood who have
never seen buffalo Bill's Renowned Wild
West Show" will have an opportunity to
see one equally renowned at Elkton Fair,
Sept. 9th, 7th, sth and 9th. Wichita
jack" government scout, and associate Of
Buffalo Bill, will exhibit his Historical
Wild West" on the above dates. Prof.
and Mis-. Charles 81. Johnson, will also ex-
hibit their ancient Roman Hippodrome
racing and world renowned equestrian
novelties.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
Meeting of the Democratic Club.

A meeting of the Cleveland Demo
cratic Club is called for next Tuesday
evening, September 9th, at headquar-
ters in McWhorter's Hall at s o'clock,
sharp. 1t is urgently requested that
all Democrats be present, as the meet
ing is an important one and a good
attendance is necessary to the prompt
and satisfactory transaction Of bust
ness. A. P. CROCKETT,
w r. Metten, President.
Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

The celebrated Hawthorn water, pure
and fresh, direct from the Saratoga Springs,
for sale by S. NJ. Reynolds & Co.
30 Mems overcoats will be sold
at very low prices. We will not carry
them over. w. III. MOORE & Co.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

80 Boys overcoats will be sold at
very low figures. We will not carry
them over. W. II. MOORE & Co.
We will close our Ladies and
Misses coats at I and off the regular
prices. VII. MOORE 6 Co.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

Our Serge Suits for Men
at Ten Dollars and Twelve
Dollars are especially noted
for every elegance Of cut, fin
ish and fit.
Wonders in 25c. Neckwear.
Remarkable values in Fur
nishings.
Particularly worthy attrac-
tions in Negligee Shirts, Rus
sett Shoes, Straw Hats, Yacht
ing Caps and Athletic Requis-
ties.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

/" GOOD VALUE !" If you
ALWAYS. 81 n0sght s|sfb
and Market, you know
that everything sold here
is right in quality and
price. Good value " is
always given. Now it is
extra i" good valae." The
summer lines are fast
leaving us, and in the way
of cut Prizes we are giving
them every inducement
to go early. You can get
a Suit, a pair of Pants, or
thin clothing at prices
0ne-tAsyd to one-haT off
The extra value will am
ply pay you, even should
you carry them until next
season.
A discount of 10 per
cent on all summer cloth
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01
THE MARKETS.

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLLs.
WHEAT-No.1 red 7llNew cob Corn 72
Steamer No.2, G9CORN
Timothy Seed 2Ou Yellow, shelled, x152c
oats, G7oc
Middletown transcript., 1892-09-01

Go to S. B1. Reynolds & Co.'S, for porce-
laine lined kettles, Mason's fruit jars, jelly
glasses, sticky fly paper, hammocks, &C,