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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
UNIDENTIFIED AND SvPERFLUOUS.
From The ROstOn Journal

The Presidents long. nl-tempered partisan ha-
ran2uc is undlgnfed as 1t is supe:huous. Ii
contains not a line Of Information. II throws not
Il rag Of light upon the problem. IL Is only a
very I'm sl0ful and tiresome resume OF arguments
and special pleas which had already appeared in
much more effective shape In the columns Of the
Administration organs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
Gperia! Notices.
ESfnblfSned 1878,

EstuDIIShcU 1878.
MRS. McELEArVS HOMEMADE PRESERVED
BKANDIES. CANNED AND SPICED FRUITS AND
pUTI: RED CUEEANT JELLY A SPECIALITY.
Everything put up In glass and kept until fall: For
nrIces &c. address Mrs. SARAH 5. Ne.
ELRATII 1913 Dcgraw-st.. Brooklyn ". y.
The Five Points House 81 Industry viii be
grateful enable make Merry Christmas
for nearly hundred children. Donations may be sent
% Hugh " Camp. Treasurer. l55 Worth-st
Over 3O0.UOO Bottles sold
the Of the Lavender Salts OF the Crown feSs
fumcry CO. OF London. Reject limitations.
Preserve Your Health
by drinking the /
FAMOUS "JOIIANNIS' WATER EXCLUSIVELY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
4 SEVERE STRAIN ENDED
From The Cincinnati Enquirer.

The country Is TO be congratulated that the mis-
erable business has been brought TO end. and
that the people of the United States and their rep
resentativcs In Congress have at last been per
thorty has been secretly used for many months
severe strain on the public patience. and has not
added to the reputation either for wisdom pru-
dence of the President or his Secretary OF state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
4 CONFESSION OF FAILURE,
From The PIttsburg Chronlcle-Telesraph.

From The Plttsburg Chronlcle-Telesraph.
The message stripped Of all verb.age and sur
plusage IS q very reluctant confession on the
part of Mr. Cleveland that he started wrong and
thereby failed TO carry out his undertaking. He
could have voluntarily done at the extra session.
with a show OF credit at least. what he Is now
forced TO do with modification and discontinue,
referred the matter the broader authority and
discretion OF Congress"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
THE EVIDENCE OF STUDIED HOSTILITY.
Irr.,,,, ,hn Eranciacn Ex

President C.eveland's message Is couched in
tone OF studied hostility TO the existing Govern
ment of Hawaii. which Is the only Government rec
ognlSed. no, only by the United States. but by IN
other nations. OF the world. 1t is as thorongh;
s'hillan message Its anlmus Is 50 undisguised n
In defeat its object
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
TIE HUMOR OF 1T.
From The Philadelphia Record.

From TIC FHIIAutIphu RECORD.
The President stands upon high moral ground
that has been pulled from under him by the course
OF events and the inert. irresponsive conduct or
the injured Queen and her former subjects Res
toratIon being out OF the question. indemnity may
be properly considered Fighting Is not 10 be
thought Of Az Corporal Nym remarked. the HUI
NOR of II Is too hot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

Notices of marriages must be Endorsed with
full name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
THE BETTER DIPLoMATIsT.
From The New-York Recorder.

Iriuokalanl is the better diplomatist. she mas as
accented the situation by which the President, IN
his luminosity against the patriotic action OF MS
predecessor has refused to be bound II, IL vas vas a
land: and now that II has been unfolded IN an
the nakeaness Of its shame. its author. before Ms
own countr men and before the Worid, slahus pr
ored In p . condemnation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
THE WORST IS REALIZED.

To read 1t Is to realize. beyond any possibility
OF error that the policy has been everything
we had feared. that II to the full as sinister
as undefensble and as perllous rumor had II In
the first place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

,,r-NroN AND MARTIN ELECTED SENATOR'S
p,chmond. Va Dec 1s.-ln the Legislature to-
dav General Eppa Hunton was elected United States
Say1ator for the short term and Thomas ). Martin
It,iad' states senator for the long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

WHAT THE REPUBLICANS SAY.

:" FTNT TTFT' WI Z ''11' ''''
THE REAL IMPORTANCE OF THE MESSAGE.
From The Hartford Courant.
The great thing in the message. the only thing
Of real Importance in 1t, il MIR. C.evelands con-
fesslon OF Failure.
WHAT WAS THE CONCEALMENT FOR?
From The Springfield Union.
THE mountain labored and brought forth RI
dlculous mouse" There IL nothing In the message
- show why Mr. Cleveland 80 laborlOusy concealed
his policy from Congress and the American people
II he was so positive Of it's wisdom ana honesty
why did he proceed like a willy consprator?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
SENTIMENTS FIT FOR UTOPIA.

The sentiments which he processes might apply
to Utopia They not applicable to the anal ,T
Carried to, Its logical end the Presidents conten-
ton would restore this continent to the indians
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
Hop at Chesapeake City.

The ball given by the young men OF
Chesapeake City on Friday evening OF
last week was brilliant affair, and
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
The Middletown orchestra furnished
the music for the occasion and many
of our young society people enjoyed
tue dancing. The guests numbered:
Misses Blanche Cochran, blue silk;
Edna Frazier, green silk; Edith Der
rickson, ashes of roses and lace, and
Mrs. Cuthbert Green, of Middletown,
yellow satin and lace; Miss Julia
Clarke, of Delaware City, pink null
and ribbons; Misses Elsie K arsner,
black net with yellow ribbons; Sallie
Barwick, nile green; Mary Ellison.
white silk; Carrie Brady, black silk
with red ribbons; Alma Bouc helle,
light blue crepe; Ella Conrey, yell
low silk; Bessie Conrey, white silk;
Nellie Boulden, red cashmere, with
black ribb ms; Daisy Jones, ecru lans-
downe and chiffon; Allie Boulden,
bl 4ck silk and lacr; MARY Vansant,
pink nunsveiling and ribbons; Emma
Reed. green serge; Ruby Hogge, black
silk; and Mrs. DIR. Karsner, Mrs. G..
O. Massey, Miss Annie Howard,
Misses Kate Ferguson, Elva Griffith
and Miss Hanson of Baltimore.
Messrs. II. D. LitZenberg and Alex.
Reynolds from Elkton; Fred and Willie
Brady, Clarence Clayton w. r. Rey-
nolds and C. Greer from Middletown;
Howard Poole and ]. b. Rotbwell
from McDonough; Burl Townsend,
from Delaware City; Bennett Steele,
F. J. Conrey, ID. Smithers, Frank
Vansant, Harry Jones, Fl. II. Brady,
Jr., Ralph Reese, Harry, Frank and
William Howard, Julius Clayton,
Caleb Price, H. Bouchelle, G. o.
Massey, B. Bouchelle and John
Banks
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
MEETING OF LAWYERS
To Consider the Question of Certai

To Consider the Question of Certain
State Legislation.
A meeting of the lawyers of the
State was held in the court house at
Wilmington on Wednesday evening,
when the members considered what
measures they should prepare for SUBJ
mission to the Legislature in order to
improve or relieve the present status of
judiciary question and amend certain
l. ws as the profession in thitr estima-
tion deem necessary. The bars of
Kent and Sussex were invited to meet
with the New Castle lawyers. A gen.
eral discussion was held over the ques-
tion of the judiciary, looking towards
settlement of the matter. The senti-
ment was in approval of the bill pro-
posed at the last session to retire judges
when they become ~ years of age, and
have served 10 years. This amend
ment is favored in the message OF
Governor Reynolds. The retiring law
is similar to the provisions fixed by
United States statue as affecting the
Supreme Court and all United States
judges. The meeting also desired a
law limiting the time of lien of judg-
ments, and law au' horizing the publ
cation of the State law reports. In re-
gard to the latter matter it is stated
that no case decided within the last
two years has been reported. .
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
The Smyrna Dance.

Last Monday evening large party
of our young folks attended dance
given by the gentle men of Smyrna. The
affair was most enjoyable and those
having it in charge deserve great
credit for the manner in which it was
conducted. Those present from this
vicinity were as follows: Mrs. A. M.
Brown, Mrs. j. B. Maxwell, Misses
Bessie Reynolds, HELEN NJ. Naudain,
Mabelle Parvis, Edith Reynolds, Edith
Derrickson. Edna Frazier, Mary P.
Cochran, Mary Ellison and Blanche
Cochran. Messrs. Frank and Howard
Poole, William Brady, T. Conrey, W,
R. Reynolds, Robert Davis, Robert
Cochran, Wilson Cochran, W. C.
Drein, Gray Taylor, Fred Crouch, J.
B. Maxwell and A. NJ. Brown. The
party was properly chaperoned by Mrs.
A. NJ. Browne.
The only accident which occurred tt
mar the pleasure of the party was th'
breaking down of one of the buses
while on its way to Clayton, Ther'
was general mixture of silk, satin
kid slippers, broken glass and bass viol
The ladies were attired charmingly
there being almost an entire absence .
those horribly horrid decollette cos
tunes.
s'And it you would copy the swells of tn
day
And rank as a modest young maiden
pray
You will not wear your garments en- decc
Lette,
For they never do that in society,""
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
The Wandering Gypsy.

There is a Gypsy encampment in the
Warwick woods, and every day there are
some of their representatives in town
trading at the stores, and beseeching the
curious to have their fortunes told. .
The fantastic attire of the women, and
their plaintlve manner and tone, can but
attract attention. These nomadic tribes
have many interesting traits, and while
their habits Of life are incomprehensible to
many, anyone who has read the story of the
"The Little Minister" in which the
heroine is gypsy girl, can readily under
stand the force of the saying: 'Once q
Gypsy, Always Gypsy" They are
shrewd students of human nature, have q
ready insight into character, and are some
times able to read life as from written
page.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
CHURCH NOTES.

There are extra meetings being held
in the various churches throughout
the Peninsula. Those at the New
Castle and Port Deposit are well at
tended, and the outlook is for much
good being accomplished.
The services in the Presbyterian
Church during the past week-the
week of prayer-have been very
spiritual and helpful to those who
have attended them. The pastor, Rev
F. H. Moore, has shown the great,
est interest in building up a vigorous
spiritual people, and his efforts can
not fail to bring a harvest of good re
suits.
The special services in the NJ. E
Church which began on Sunday night
have been well attended, and gooG
deal of interest is manifested. A re
vival of religion in the hearts of thu
people is the object of these meetings
and the pastor, Rev. Nm Browne, il
much encouraged in his work. Th'
meetings will continue next week.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
DROWNING ACCIDENT.
The Sad Ending of Schoolboy's
Skating.

Garfield Hodgson, the 11-year-old
son of Jonathan Hodgson, near Sas.
safras, was drowned on Wednesday
morning while on his way to school.
The lnill-pond lay between his home
and the school house, and he thought
to make quick passage by skating
across the pond, and started off in
high spirits, his lunch basket on his
arm. his book satchel over his
shoulder. But ere ne knew that dan
ger was near, he was in the place
where ice had been cut the day be.
fore, and though new ice had formed
it was not thick enough to bear his
weight, and within sight Of men on
the shore who were powerless to aid
him, he went to the bottom, where he
stuck fast in the mud. He was under
water not longer than fifteen minutes,
and though every effort was made to
resuscitate him, life was already ex.
tinct when he was raised to the surface
by means of an ice-hook which was
fastened to the lapel of his coat. He
was bright, promising lad, and a
great deal of sympathy is felt for bis
parents in their bereavement. The
funeral took place yesterday after.
noon from the residence of his par.
ents. Interment in Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
THE WEEK in SOCIETY.
PLEASANT EVENTS THAT HAVE
TAKEN PLACE AROUND US.
The B. M. s. K. of Smyrna Hold a
Reception at Miss Nan Hof-
fecker's-Dance at Chesapeake
City and Smyrna.

Reception at Miss Nan Hof-
fecker's-Dance at Chesapeake
"a City and Smyrna.
One of the pleasant social Events of
the season was the third annual recep-
tion of that popular ladies' society, the
B. M. s. K, of Smyrna, which was
held at the residence of Miss Nan
Hoffecker, On Tuesday evening last.
More than 200 persons were in atten-
dance and greatly enjoyed the hospi-
talities of this fair hostess. During the
evening vocal music was rendered by
Misses Nettie Tschudy, Rena Will
Jams, Maia Farrell, Edith Collins,
Nora Cotton, Beulah Jefferson,
Bertha Hoffecker, Mabel Thompson,
Mrs. Yocum, Miss Ethel Cooper, Miss
Carrie Hoffecker, of Wilmington, and
e. Virgil Gordon. Among the guests
present were:
Miss F. Estelle Waters, Miss Annie
Mckinney, Miss Fanny G. Highly, Miss
Elizabeth r. Mallny, ]. Gordon Craw-
ford, E. G. Budd, John E. Chatham,
G.. Davis Brown, PhIladelphi a Miss
Anna M. Chambers, Miss Carrie Hof-
fecker, Joseph. B. Simmons, Whining
ton; Miss Kate Haman, Miss Eunity
NJ. Pratt, w. J. Haman, G. w. Black,
W. Fl. Miller, Dover; Miss Halle NJ.
Choate, Mrs. L. Irving Handy, A. II.
Raub, Newark; Miss Daisy Dorman,
Miss Lulu S. Reedy, Miss Anna Pos
Ties, Milford; Miss Name Clifton, Miss
Mable B. Connor, FELTON,; Miss Clara
S. Borough, Miss Nellie J. Collins, H.
D. Taylor, Camden, N. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph A Frost, Brooklyn; Mr..
and Mrs. e. B. Wharton, Magnolia;
Miss Louisa V. Oldham, South Caro-
lima; Miss Claire T. Cooper, Kenton;
Miss Lizzie Wilson, Milton; John j.
Hoffecker, Middletown; Samuel G.
Pratt, Pittsburg; Miss Martilla Evans,
Georgetown; Harlan L. Wallace, Sea-
ford; Miss Hattie W. Townsend,
Kembleville, Pa; H.. 6. Bud, Bos-
ton; Miss. Kate K. Budd, Cecilton;
Miss Addie Davis. Mt. Pleasant; Mrs.
DIR, Cahall, Frederick.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
TOWNSEND.

Rev. F. Fletcher began his protracted
meeting on Sunday evening
Mrs Mamie Hutchison, Of Bohemia
Manor, is visiting friends in town.
Mr.. Slant and family moved from Mil
lington to this place a few days age.
Our creamery paid for the month Of De-
cember, by test, 81 II to 81 AS per humid
red pounds.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Mr..
Hodgson, our telegraph operator, whose
younger brother was drowned at sassafras
on Wednesday.
Since the safe robbery which occurred Ia
our midst short time ago, the town has
arranged for night watchman and
special policeman.
Owing to the extra meeting in the N. e.
Church, the Ladies' Aid will meet at the
residence of the Mrs. j. s. Lattomus ON
Saturday instead of Tuesday evening
Our townsman, ). Albert Lyman, Grand
High Priest of the K. G.. E. of Delaware,
attended an installation of officers of the
K. G. E. of New Castle on Monday even
ing.
On account of the large number of pupils
IN attendance at the public schools, it was
found necessary to open the third room
again. Miss Lizzie Disch was elected as
teacher of that department..
Miss Gertie, daughter of the late Samuel
R. Warren, was married on Wednesday
evening to Robert johnson, of Maryland.
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence of her mother, near town. Rev. Mr..
Truitt, of Warwick, oficiated, assisted by.
Rev. Fred McKinzie, of Colts A large
number of friends witnessed the marriage.
The bride received number of handsome
presents.
Appoquinimink Circuit of the M. E.
Church held its fourth quarterly conference
last Friday. Action was taken toward
making some changes in the circuit. It
was decided to add Smyrna Landing, which
will make three appointments. The par
sonage will be moved from Blackbird to
Smyrna. The arrangement is for one year,
and if at the end of that time it proves
satisfactory, it will become permanent.
Benjamin West, a we'll known farmer of
Blackbird hundred, came to this place on
Saturday morning to transact some business
As he was returning home, and was cross
ing the railroad at Blackbird station. the
south-bound train which was late and rum
ming rapidly to make up time, struck his
team, instantly killing his horse which
was thrown about 200 feet. Mr.. West
saw the engine in time to jump from his
vehicle, but in doing SO one leg was badly
broken. The train stopped, and, after his
condition was ascertained, it went on to
Clayton and Immediately sent the railroad
physician to render the necessary assist
ance. The latest report is that he is doing
| we'll
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
Rannnet and Installation

On Wednesday, December 2Sth 1899.
Damon Lodge, No. 10, K .ofP., elected
the following officers: P. c., H. Light
cap; G. c., VIM. Francis; v. c., B. W.
Hawkins; P.,J. P. McIntire; M. of Ex..
L. B. Lee; M. of F., G.. Ellis; z. r. &
s., Jose. Jolls; M. at A., AS. Sparks;
Rep, JOS. c. Jolls; Trustees, Geo. w.
Price, Geo. E. Pinder and J. F. Nc
Whorter. These officers will be in.
stalled on Wednesday, January s5th,
1893, by the Grand Chancellor. After
the installation a banquet will be
rendered the visiting knights at one
of the hotels. This promises to be a
red-letter day in the history of Damon
Lodge.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
THE RURAL DISTRICTS.
TRANSCRIPT PENCILINGs BY OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Interesting Incidents of the Happen
ings and Every Day Events
Among our Neighbors.

ODESSA.
Roy Roberts is guest of Philadelphia
friends.
Miss Ollie Paynter, of st. Georges is
visiting in town.
Miss Anna Morgan is spending the week
with her sister in New Castle.
Mrs. Jennie Foster, of Salem, N. j., is
the guest of the Misses Lloyd.
Mr.. William Eckles, son and daughter
visited Edgemoor relatives this week.
Mr.. Alvan Spicer is very seriously ill
with typhoid pneumonia, and hopes of his
recovery are doubtful.
Mr.. L. v. Aspril, Jr., and family are the
guests of Miss Mary Williams at German
town, Pa, this week.
Miss Katy Benjamin, of Atlantic City,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H.B.
Rhoads, returned home on Tuesday.
Miss Alice Croft, of Philadelphia, who
has been spending the holidays with her
parents, returned home on Wednesday.
The young ladies and gentlemen are tax
ing advantage of the moonlight nights to
enjoy the excellent skating on the ice pond.
Gertrude, aged years, daughter of Geo.
and Rebecca Kumple, died on Saturday.
and was buried on Monday in the M. E.
Cemetery.
The annual meeting of the Cantwell
Mutual Insurance Company was held at
hotel of Charles W. Lloyd, on Monday,
when seven directors were elected to serve
the ensuing year. They paid dividend
of ten per cent. out of the surplus fund on
all balances standing to the credit of mem
bers. The old officers were reelected
Secretary Brown having served in that
capacity for 20 years.
The sad death of Miss Hattie Halman,
which occurred Tuesday morning, was
great shock to her family and many friends
For three weeks she suffered with typhoid
fever, and when the crisis was reached or
Monday, the change was for the worse, an6
about o'clock Tuesday morning sh'
passed away. She was well-known in thu
neighborhood, having spent all her life IL
Odessa, and had been a member of the M
E. Church for many years. The funeral
took place from her home Thursday after
noon, and was well attended. Rev. ID. )
Thompson oficiated, and spoke in touch
ing terms of her past life. The floral trib
utes were handsome. A pillow with tn
words "At Rest" on it, the gift Of the St
Paul's NJ. E. Sunday School, Of which sh
was member, rested at her head, and
handsome wreath of roses from the mem
bers of her Sunday school class, also
miniature sheaf of wheat from Mrs. Fran
Tyson, rested at the foot OF the coffin. Tn
interment was at the NJ. E. Cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.
Drawn for the January Term of United
States District Court.

Drawn for the January Term OF United
States District Court.
The following grand and petit Jur-
ors from this county have been drawn
for the January term of court which
convenes Tuesday next, January 10th.
GRAND JURY.
Wilmington, William Huber, Jr.,
John H. Bowman, William J. Hall,
Daniel W. Mullin, James Kitchen,
James Maurrey; st Georges, Jonathan
W. Leatherbury; Red Lion, James B.
Clark; Blackbird, Samuel Derrickson;
Appoquinimink, Clarence D. Stats;
Mill Creek, Lemuel Graves, Bernard
Duross, Edmund ]. Gregg.
PETIT JURORS.
Wilmington, Alton C. Pyle, William
s. Lednum, Ferdinand Cheairs. JOS
Callahan, Thomas Holt, Frank Cor
bitt, Francis H.. McCaulley, Harrison,
B. Vandegrift, Samuel R. Ball; Bran
dywine, John s. Beeson, Alfred ID.
Bird; White Clay, Robert Armstrong,
William Mcbride, Theodore F. Arm
strong, David Choate, James George;
New Castle. Henry NJ. White, Red
Lion, Aquilla Thomas; st Georges
Alexander Mitten, j. 7. LIE Compt;
Appoquinimink, George L. Townsend.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
OUR MAIL BAG.
Words of Praise for the ssTranscript.'
Bright Prospects for Our Mer-
chants.

EDITOR OF THE TRANsCRIPT:-1b beg
to congratulate you on the excellence
of your newspaper. The quality OF
the paper, the type, the matter, and
the printing, make it second to no pa
per outside of Philadelphia, and it
cannot but commend itself to the in
telligent people of the State.
1t must be pleasure to you to be
able to inform the public of the un-
usually large amount of business
done by the stores this Christmas,
showing that money is not SO scarce as
some have supposed.
1t is also stated that the local banks
have very large amount of money al
deposits. This is very encouraging, al
store bills, &c, which have long been
overdue, will now be easily collected
to the joy of the estorekeepers; and oul
churches will be properly supported
by the prompt payment OF salaries
and pew rents, and by enlarged free
will offerings; and our reading rooms
and libraries be supplied with the bes'
books and periodicals, and the New
Year be one of gladness, and stimulus
and hope. Let all try to make it SO
Yours Respectfully,
N. SLEEPER.
Middletown transcript., 1893-01-07
The Snow Has Come.

Skating, which been so much en-
joyed of late, will now give place to
sleighing. The snow began to fall on
Thursday and continued all night
and much of the day yesterday; a
regular nor easter. The ground was
already frozen, and as a colder wave
is announced to follow, there is every
indication of a fine season for sleigh
ing. The merry jingle of the sleigh
bells already is hard on the streets,
and the young folks especially are
happy in this delightful winter past
time