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answer it until ] bad invessIigalsd the nat-

answer it until had investigated the mat
ter. / have closed the upstairs theate
where the Objectionable dancing was beinl
conducted. There is dancing on the lowe
floor, but it is not of an ohjeetionabl,
character. The injunction secured from
Judge Goggin viii not affect the situation
any, since it protects only moral show.
Montana's silver statue Of justice wa'
draped in mourning the other day: The
toga that envelopes the white metal like
ness of Ada Rehan was enveloped in 9
somber garment of black and the side ol
the balance where the silver is placed was
wrapped in black.
In this way the silver men of the Mon.
tana section of the mines and mining
building made known their grief, caused
by recent legislative action. The crowds
of sight-seers did not understand the mean
ing of the mourning drapery and the at
tendants were kept busy answering such
questions, as "Whv, is Ada Rehan dead?''
or Is the governor of Montana dead?" Al
night the crepe was taken off the statue.
There was more glory on the lagoons
Friday night in the shape Of a pageant
more gorgeous than any before prepared.
This pageant was spectacular one resur-
reoted from the wreck of the $100, 600 worth
of floats which was prepared for the open
ing ceremonies. The order of the pageant
was as follows:
Floating island bearing the Elgin band,
thirty pieces. and surrounded by Indian
war canoes.
Aztec America" float bearing Monte
yuma, the Aztec king, towed by two In
dian war canoes manned by natives.
Columbus before the court Of Spain. .
float with thirty people. Characters to
represent Columbus. Ferdinand, Isabella.
ladies in waiting, franciscan monks and
friar.
American independence" float, illus.
trating the signing of the declaration Of
independence with characters representing
Hancock, Franklin, Jefferson, Jay, and
others.
Washington crossing the Delaware -
float with forty people with characters
representing Washington and his generals
with troops.
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WILMINGTON ADJUSTMENTS.

What Attractions Are ORered by Her
Play Houses.
Middletown has many persons who enjoy
the drama, opera. and other forms OF
amusement presented at play houses, and
to them we would refer the attractions
booked at the Grand Opera House for the
season of 1S92-93. There have been several
good companies there during the present
week, and the one billed for this Saturday.
evening is an exceptionally strong one.
Gus Hills World of Novelty is composed
Of the best artists in the profession, and
numbers 20-every one a star. They give a
high class performance. the popularity Of
which precedes them wherever they go.
.Tar and Tartar" which created such a
furoce in operate circles last season in the
great cities, is under rehearsal by the Digby
Bel Opera Company, preparatory to enter
ing upon their coming season, which opens
on September 18th, at Newark, NJ. His
repertoire will consist only Of the above
named and another equally enjoyable
styled "Jupiter." The company is com
posed of excelledt material, and will be
seen al the Grand Opera House, one uighi
only-September 25th.
NJ B. Leavitts' new spectacular, Spider
and Fly" was given to an appreciative
audience at the Grand Opera House last
night.
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THE TRANSCRIPT DID IT.
Reforms as Suggested by 1t Have Re

Reforms as Suggested by 1t HIVE Re-
peatedly Borne Fruit.
The TRANSCRIPT has always the welfare
of the citizens of Middle;own at heart and
offers no suggestions through its columns
that are not fraught with good for ALL
Among the more recent reforms it has been
instrumental in establishing is that of hav-
ing Tax Receiver Dickey secure quarters
where ladies can, without contamination,
go and pay their taxes. When in Middle
town few weeks ago he was quartered in
the pool room OF one of the hotels, no fit
place for lady to go, and which was de-
nounced exclusively in the TRANSCRIPT.
The Board of Trade have kindly consented
to allow the receiver to sit in their rooms
on September 18th, when he next comes to
Middletown, and he b S consented to do
so. Tax payers should be on hand early to
get their receipts. The ladies need have no
fear of coming in contact with objection
able characters at the Board of Trade
Rooms.
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THE TEMPERANCE RALLY.

A Large Audience Assemble on the
Academy Grounds.
The Harvest Home or Temperance
Meeting on Thursday evening was attended
by.a large audience. and judging from the
interest taken in the meeting the temper
perance cause is by no means dead here.
The Academy Grove was prettily lighted
with Chinese lanterns, and seats were con-
veniently arranged for the audience.
The choir composed Of Miss Alice Wood,
Mrs J q. Bragdon, Misses Sallie Bradford,
Annie and Mollie Wilson, W. q. Vansant
and DIR. w. E. Barnard, sang some fine
selections, and the Orchestra also furnished
music which added much to the pleasure
of those present.
Rev. A. s. Mowbray, of Newport, was
the speaker of the evening. His address
was listened to with interest, and was very
well received. His remarks were brief and
to the point.
After the lecture the ladies of the W. G..
T. u, served creams and cake. A number
Of tables were attractively set, and well
patronized during the evening. and the
success of the entertainment is due to the
untiring efforts of the ladies aided by few
of the brethren. The gross receipts were
nearly $500, s13 of which was clear.
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New clerk of the City Council.


w. s. Lednum whe was chosen clerk of
City Council at a caucus Of that body We'd
nesday evening, and was elected at the
regular meeting of the City Council Thurs
day evening. is well-known citizen of
Wilmington and lives at No. 224 Franklin
street. He was also former resident of
this town where he is well and favorably
known. He is about 40 years old and IS
married. For long time he has been a
clerk in the employ of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company, and for time
was at Chicago in charge of the company's
Worlds Fair exhibit. At the last city
election he was a candidate for member Of
City Council from the Tenth ward, but was
defeated by IF. J. McNulty. The clerk of
Council receives salary of $1,000 year
and the term expires in July 1895.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.


Mrs. Carpenter and her little one re-
turned from their visit in Maryland last
Saturday.
Mrs. Harris has been the guest Of her
daughter Mrs. John Lattomus, for few
days.
John Bratton of Philadelphia is visiting
his parents.
Miss sallie Carpenter went to Whining
ton on Monday for an extended visit.
Mrs. Lille Camp who has been spending
several weeks with her parents returned to
her home in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Mrs. D. B. Jones and her little ones have
gone to their new home at Georgetown.
Mrs. Jennie Wilson has returned to
Wilmington.
Miss Anita Wilson left on Tuesday for
New Hampshire, where she will attend
school.
Prof. w. A. Hutchison has returned to
his work at Pennington Seminary.
Mrs. George Vandyke near here, is quite
i'll with bilious intermittent fever.
Mrs. West and Miss Wiley Of Federals'
burg, Md, are guests Of Mrs. 81. NJ. Smith.
The young ladies realized something
over 81 %, at their entertainment last week
Notwithstanding the fact that it rained il
torrents that evening.
The Ladies Aid met 1t the home Of Mrs
Lewis Truax on Tuesday eSenine III,
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The Kennedy Bnrn ed.

The schooner MargaretS. Kennedy, be-
longing TO B. F. Fleming, Chestertown,
loaded with lime, caught fire little after
Saturday midnight at Elevator G. Locust
Point, Baltimore. The police boat Lam
nan and the Baltimore and Ohio Bailroad
tug. Trasfer, Immediately responded to an
a.arm given by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad fire department.. The Lannan
towed the burning vessel to point off Fort
McHenry wharf and beached her The
Transfer deluged her with water and the
fireboat Cataract played upon the fire until
the burning lime burst the vessel open
and prevented any chance of putting out
the fire. Both masts were knocked out
by the stream from the Cataract. MIR
Fleming owned both vessel and cargo and
says her loss is between $4,000 and $1,000
with no insurance. The vessel is COM
complete wreck. Tie Kennedy registered
81 tons and, was built in Lumberville, Pa,
in 1877, Capt. E. R. Eagens and three
colored men were on the Kennedy when
the fire broke out It was by spontaneous
combustion,
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PORT PENN !


The season at Augustine Pier is practi-
cally closed, which proves that Summer
is over and gone. although sultry wealth
er still fingers.
The public school opened on Monday
with the usual reluctant laggard scholars.
The advantages Of education are by no
means appreciated by many parents, and .
very slight indisposition or excuse will
keep the children at home.
The Mite Society Of the Presbyterian
church intend to repaint the lecture room
this month which will make It more cheer
full and attractive.
MI. John vandegrift conducted the NOR
ming service on Sunday in Mr. Weidman's
absence. The congregation was very good.
In the evening they attended the methodist
church and heard an excellent sermon
from the Rev: Mr. Givan.
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THE TRANSCRIPT FEAsTs.

On Sweetmeats Presented by One of
Its Admirers.
The stress of work coupled with the
illness of one of our compositors, compelled
our force to work very late last night,
Mr.. Richards bakery is just around the
corner, and seeing the boys working
thought that their efforts might be quick
ened were they given lunch. Acting on
this supposition he favored US with plea
SAINT call and brought with him dish
loaded with tempting sweetmeats with
the compliments of mrs. Richards, and
which were greatly enjoyed by all hands
from the editor down. Mr.. Richards wares
are ofsuch high class that they could
not help being appreciated by any one. Tie
TRANSCRIPT extends sincere thanks for this
generous reminder
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FALL AMUSEMENTs.

What Manager McIntrye Has to
Offer at the Opera House.
The Opera House bas been undergoing
extensive repairs and Improvements dur
ing the past few weeks preparatory for the
opening of the fall season. For this occas.
sion Manager Mcintyre has secured q
first class attraction-"Killarn and the
Rhine" in which j. e. Toole, the German
dialect comedian will be supported by a
strong cast. The play will be produced
with special scenery for each act. The
company will come to Middletown on
September 2Oth., after weeks engagement
at the Standard Theatre in Philadelphia.
1t is an exceptionally fine combination and
our citizens should give Manager Mcintyre
crowded house on the opening night.
James Young whose repertoire consists
of Shakesperian plays is expected to book
for November 10Th. If he is ccesful he
will present Hamlet
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a MODERN CINDERELLA.
A MiddIetown Girl in Dotted Swiss
Assumes the Character.

A MiddIetown Girl In Dotted Swiss
Assumes the Character.
OF all the pretty, airy gowns affected by
the summer girl, none have been more
popular than the dotted swiss, and cer-
tain Middletown girl had one of the pref
tiest, and looked the sweetest in it of any.
1t was during her summer outing that
the events occurred which we are called
upon to chronicle. Our heroine was going
to party, and with all the expectancy of
youth and beauty she betook herself to her
chamber to make her toilet. Twas twi-
light time, electric lights non est, and lamps
discarded, and our girl concluded she could
see well enough by the last lingering rays
of the departing sun. Her dotted swiss
was the preferred costume for the. occasion.
1t was with little fiutter of self salts
faction that she entered the brilliant as
semblage an hour later and in the dazzling
brightness heheld indeed her dotted swiss,
but alas! she wore it wrong side outl Gin
derella in her rags at the baRwas not more
abashed than she, for everywhere her eyes
fell she saw only the ugly seams up and
down her skirt, and she resolved hence
forth that she will never make her toilet in
such dim light.
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Church Dedication.

st. Paul's NJ. E. Church at Johnstown,
on Cecilton charge, Rev. D. II. Corkran,
pastor, will be dedicated on Sunday, Sep
tember II. Preaching at 10 o'clock a. M,
by Rev. W. F. Corkran, D. D., Presiding
Elder of Salisbury District; at 2.30 p. M,
by Rev. J. D. G.. Hanna, pastor OF Asbury
M. E. Church, Wilmington, and in the
evening at 73O, by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien
of Fair Mount, Md. Services will be con
tinued during the week. Among the
prominent ministers who will preach dur.
ing the meeting are: Rev. L. E Barrett, P
E of Wilmington District; Rev. Juliu.
Dodd, of st. Georges, and Rev. N. M
Browne, of Middletown.
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PRICE, 5 CENTS


majority Of fhe members were present and
all spent delightful evening.
Mr. George Hart has purchased the
Bedloe tract Of land near here. It contains
about 200 acres and has some very fine tim
Der on it.
Prof Druckenmiller and family gave q
very interesting entertainments in the hall
on Thursday evening The room was i'll
led to Overlooking and everybody was pleas
ed with the program. Half the proceeds are
for the benefit Of tie church organ fund.
The parsonage property is being impro-
we'd BY new sidewalk on the front
Florence, infant daughter Of Wilmer and
Linda Taylor died on Thursday night.
The funeral took place on Sunday after
noon, interment in the Emmanuel cemetry.
Mr.. Thomas skeggs is very sick at the
residence of his son on the Cochran farm
near town.
The Union tent meeting closed on Wed.
nesday evening, about twelve persons
protesting conversion during the meeting.
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CAPT. FRANK BARR DEAD.


His Sudden Death at jackson Park,
While Visiting the Worlds Fair.
A Press dispatch from Chicago received
on Thursday evening gives the following:
Capt Barr. of the United States Revenue
Service, stationed in Philadelphia, dropped
dead in front of the Clambake Building at
Jackson Park this afternoon. The Captain
WIS fine looking man, 6s years old, with
a soldierly bearing and was we'll known in
marine and army circles. He was here
visiting the Fair and was accompanied by
his wife. The cause of his death is suppos-
ed to have heart disease. His friends in
Philadelphia were at once notified and the
funeral arrangements will not be settled
until they arrive.
Capt. Barr was well known in Middle
town where be spent bis boyhood and
early youth. His family is one of the oldest
and most highly esteemed in the peighbor-
hood, He was the youngest son of the late
Martin Barr, the veteran physician of tbs
community and was the last one of a fami-
" of twelve. His wife and sons survive
him.
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odessa,s New Academy.

The new addition to the Odessa Academy
building is still in the hands of the con-
tractors, but is fast nearing completion. 1t
is OF brick, two stories in height, and con-
tains two rooms, one to be used for the
Corbit Library and the other for school
purposes. In consideration of the altera-
tions the present school year will not com.
mencs until the last of September The i'm
proyements will greatly add to the attrac-
tiveness Of the Academy,
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CHEsAPEAKE CRY.

Miss Mary Ellison was the guest of Miss
Elsie Karsner this week,
DR.. Edward Graves. Of Marietta, Pa,
who has been summer guest at J. NJ.
Reeds for several weeks. has returned
home.
Henrie Brady visited NJ iddletowu rela.
tives on Sunday.
Miss Nellie Boulden will open her pri-
mary school on Monday
Miss Helen Clayton spent Sunday with
friends in town.
Henry Lindsey is attending school at
Goldey's Commercial College. Wilmington.
The Elkton Fair was well patronized by
our people this week.
The young men of Elkton, gave a fair
ball at Odd Fellows, Hall of that pa e
last evening Extensive preparations were
made and the affair was a brilliant sue,
cess.
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Tne Great State Fair.

On our fourth page this week we present
to our readers complete list Of the entries
for the races at the State Fair at Dover
which will begin on Monday, September
II. Never in the history of this fair, have
the management went to SO great an ex-
pense to secure first-class attractions, and
all who attend will see the greatest state
fair ever held in Delaware. Special rates on
railroads. Don't miss it. September 18th. to
10th. inclusive.
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DELAWARE CITY.

Harrington Clark Of Philadelphia. is Wis
iting his parents.
DR.. Sites of Middletown. was the guest
of the Misses Colburn on Sunday.
Robert Mills and family have returned TO
their home in Wilmington.
Mrs. N. G. Price is quite i'll.
Mr.. and mrs. MILLER of Philadelphia, are
visiting mrs. Lindsay.
mrs. Sturgeon is spending few weeks
with her father Geo. B. Money.
Howard Ford has returned to Philadel-
phia.
MI. Charles Bright of Wilmington, i
visiting relatives in town.
The Clyde made her last trip on We'd
nesday to Delaware City for this season.
It is said to be fact that over q hundred
passengers arrived in our town on that day.
ms. Devor of Chester spent Wednesday,
with her sister MS. F. Armstrong.
Purnell Webb of Philadelphia who has
been spending his vacation with his parents
returned to his home on Wednesday.
William Roberts of Wilmington visited
his parents this week. His brother John
is convalescing from the typhoid fever.
mr.and mrs. Schwartz Of PhiIadelphia,
were the guests of Rev. Mr.. Gassner this
week.
mrs. Swan,senior, is very i'll.
mrs. s. xcClain Of Philadelphia. spent
Wednesday with her sister, mrs. ogle.
Miss Maggie money is III at her fathers
residence
Becky Dean, an old colord resident of
Delaware City was brought here from Vine
land, on Tuesday to be buried. She was
said to be ninety years old.
mrs. Howard Ford expects to leave Della
ware City to-day for her home in Philadsl-.
phia
| Some of our town-folk are afraid to use
milk and butter; also beef. on account Of.
the disease among the cattle. Twenty one
of MT Colbourne's cows were condemned,
consequently were killed and burned.
Henry Hildebrand living on james A.
clark's dairy assisted in opening COW
which died of anthrax. The virus was
communicated to sore on bis hand and
he is suffering extreme pain. His hand
and arm are very much swollen. His phy-.
sican is making every effort to prevent
blood poision.
-Mrs. Webb is visiting her mother Mrss
murray at New Castle.
/ -. -. N N, N g zr..-. ,-,..sf.s
were in town on Sunday.
Miss Fannie Clark viii return to Chicago
on Tuesday accompanied by her mother
and sister.
miss mary messig has been sojourning at
Atlantic City.
A lady being advised to keep her chill
dren confined to their own premises to
avoid contracting the whooping cough,
remarked to neighbor, 81 hate to have
them israelited, our back yard is SO sunny
and hot
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Fhe Peninsula Peach Season is almost
oyer, but it has not proven so great as was
anticipated. Our local dealers have sue
eessfully handled many thousand Of baskets
and In nearly every case have succeeded in
securing good returns for their patrons.
AS soon as it Is ended they will take their
much needed vacation, which will un-
doubtedly include visit to the World 5
Fair
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The Contract Awarded

At meeting of representatives of the
Cecil and Kent county Boards Of Commits.
sioners at Elkton, this week, the contract
to build an iron bridge across the stream al
Kennedy's mill, on the boundary line OF
the two counties, was awarded to David
Connell, of Cecil county, on bid Of
$s,25a, The foundations are ta be of stons
built on piles.
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LOST A FOOT.


An Unfortunate Man Crushed Under a
Traction Engine.
As the traction engine belonging to H.
Hurlock, of Chestertown. was passing
near town on Tuesday, a colored man
named Joseph Martin who was one of the
employees about the machine. met with a
very serious and painful accident. In try
ing to push something under the wheels to
block them his foot was caught and run
over by the engine and badly crushed.
Fortunately surgeon H. L. Clayton. of
Philadelphia, was at hand, and rendered
the poor fellow all the assistance possible;
gave him every attention until he was re-
moved to the hospital at Farnhurst, where
it was found expedient to amputate the
foot. At last reports he was doing well.
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Delaware Hospital superintendent.
DIR. d. d. Richardson, the superintendent
of the Delaware State Hospital for the In
sane, at Farnhurst, has accepted the invita-
tion of the trustees of the Norristown In
sane Asylum, at atNorristown. Pa, to become
resident physician. He will leave the Della
wars Hospital at the end Of this month and
will commence on bis new duties at once;
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six navs at tl,a Fair.

We will next week begin the publication
Of series of articles on what was seen in
six days visit at the Worlds Fair. BE
sure and get the TRANscRIPT as these arti.
p,es will be comprehensive. and will be
almost as good as visit itself, and will
cost you much less.
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ANOTHER NEW ENrEapRrsE.
a Fashlonable MOdlste wHl open !.

A fashionable Modiste WIN Open an
establishments In Mfddletown.
Mrs. w. j. Barnett win opena fashion.
able dress making establishment ID The
room over Mr.. Woods store fofmerl d Ell
as the Temperance headquarters on Non-s
day, September 18th. She has sscarea the
service OF one whose skill in cutting and
fitting is so well established that Perfection
Is not too much to expect. and the iasllek,
will welcome the news that another ds1ss
maker is available. MRS. Barnett will :.sso
furnish her customers with Innings lid
trimmings at city prices. See her asiys.r-
tisement in another column.
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G.. A. r.. Reunion

T. A. Naudain, better known as Barney,
and G. N. Dodi were participants in the
grand annual parade of the G. A. R., at
indianapolis, this week. 1t is annual re-
union week, and that city is in gala attire
Ex-President Harrison was present and
was heartily cheered by his old comrades.
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

A Former Resident of Midd1etown
Celebrates In Indiana.
Cards are out for the tenth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F;
Armstrong, of S"pth Bend Indiana, on
Wednesday evening, September 18th,
The TRANSCRIPT is the bearer of our best
wishes for this Lappy benedict and his
bride of ten years ago, and we trust they
may have many tens added to their years
of welded bliss.
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The Treasury Department at Washington
have decided that Marcus Hook is within
the confines of Delaware, and vessels load
ing there must get their clearance papers
of Collector of Port Townsend. This deei-
sion will increase the revenues OF Delaware
in this department.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-09
onarterlx Meeting.

On Sunday, September II, the second
quarterly meeting win be held at the NJ. E
Church. Presiding Elder. Rev. Alfred
Smith, will hold the loye feast at 8 o'clock,
and preach at 1890 A. N. All are cordially
inyited to these services. Quarterly Con-
ference Monday afternoon at o'clock.
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RAILROAD Chances.

The fall timetable Of the P. w. q B.
railroad went into effect on Monday NOR
ming. The northbound trains all leave at
a later hour while the southbound train
IN the porning arrives 81 minutes later
aDa>-she one at noon 10 minutes later.
Consult the time table in another column
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a r,arnet Exhihition.

A handsome device for exhibiting carpets
Is on exhibition at the store of A. S. Adams.
1t is box about yard square, the inside
of which is composed of looking glass,
which effectuaily displays the various
handsome designs in carpets 1t is worth q
visit of inspection.
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prsnor,ns mr. the camna,sn.

PF6pHFIHR IOF Ul6 OHHIpaIBHs
The Democratic County Committee met
at the headquarters of The Young Mems
Democratic Club in Wilmington yesterday
to formulate plans for carrying the State
with the aid Of the negro vote next fall.