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Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

WHEN the Convict Labor Bill, which
was recently passed by the State Legis-
lature, goes into effect, Delaware will
have an opportunity to prove the value
of prison labor as applied to public
works. The bill provides for the en-
ployment of prisoners confined in the
county Jail at quarrying and breaking
stone for the building and repairing of
the public highways, and thus the en-
forced idleness, which has been SO long
practiced with our prisoners, will be
done away. The new method will
doubtless prove paying one, as by
this means good roads can be MAIN
tanned at much smaller cost than by
any other means. But if convict labor
is 50 managed as to in any way con-
flict with honest, free industry, it will
be very expensive experiment.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

THE OLD liberty bell will be one of
the interesting features of the great
Exposition. It left its place at the
state House in Philadelphia, and began
its triumphal journey to Chicago on
Monday, mounted on an open car and
attended by special guard. All along
the route of its four days journey it
was greeted by thousands who
who thronged the cities and towns
through which it passed, and every
where the greatest reverence was
shown for the historic bell that Grst
proclaimed liberty to the people of this
fair land. And though now its tones
are hushed, it still tells, in eloquent
silence the same old story of Liberty
and Independence.
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THE gathering of the great war
ships of all nations for the grand naval
reveiw at New York was one of the
great events of the year. 1t was the
largest fleet ever ahoat on the Western
hemisphere, and being assembled to
celebrate peaceful discovery and
modern invention, instead of the con
quests of war, it was most imposing
spectacle. 1t is a cause for national
pride that our OWE feet compares so
favorably with that of older countries,
and while our navy may be said to have
been developed within the past ten
years, our ships, our armor, our powder
and our gnns are acknowledged the
best in the world. Our facilities
for constructing fine vessels are the
very foremost among the nations, and
from having scarcely no rank among
the naval powers a few years ago,
we now stand fifth among those
of the whole world, and when our
ships that are still under construc ion
are completed we will take another
step forward.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

ALREADY two spring months have
nearly passed, and May is almost here,
but the real spring weather for which
we have been longing, comes at very
tagging gait, and backward spring
has marked the season. But, for all
the cold and frost that have fingered
so persistently, the country is appearing
in charming array. New life abounds
everywhere, and the delicately tinted
leaves, the blossom-laden fruit trees,
and early spring flowers furnish con-
stant sources of delight for the eye and
fancy of the beholder. Aside from the
sentimental charms of this awakening
time of the year, there are many
lessons to be learned. The poet
dreams of beautiful fields OF wav-
ing grain, wEile visions of toll
and struggle fill the farmers mind; for
no field ever yet blossomed for the
poets delight, that was not preceded
by toll and conflict. 'Twere well if
along with the druggery of country
life there came a bit of the poetic
philosophy that finds beauty everywhere
In nature.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

Our dress goods counters
are fairly piled with standard
and novelty dress fabrics, one
line sold to-day, tomorrow an
other takes its place.
A newcomer is a fine
French Jrcquard overshot in
eight different shades and
combinations. They are in
fine wool, soft and zephyr-like
in effect. and heretofore IS
cents. The importer novelty
man got scared, unloaded on
us. and we give them to you
for 90 cents instead of IS.
Taffeta Gloves-Jersey in
S-button lengths, fast black,
regular 5o-cent qualities. A
closing-out price gives them to
you tor IS cents In So to 8.
Being handlers of the finest
and highest grade of black
goods in this town for forty
years our reputation is second
to none for good blacks. Two
special numbers Of Nuns
Yelling for dresses are picked
from the general stock and
offered at the exceptional
price of so and Is cents and
such value you will 60 a long
way to see again. No matter
why. but buy it at once if you
are interested in blacks.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

Our upholstery department
is daily receiving the best pro-
ducts of foreign and domestic
mills in all kinds of house
draperies and furniture cover
ings. We are making radical
changes in this department
and old things are being re-
placed with new, thus making
an opportunity for many bar
gains to quick buyers.
We have reduced one COM
plete line of Chintille Cur
tains, which we shall discon-
tinue, from So per pair to
$3.50 per pair. They are in
old rose, terra Gotta. fawn and
old blue, heavily fringed top
and bottom.
The Dotted Swisses at one
half and one-third prices for
curtains and half curtains are
going out with a rush all
with ball fringes to match.
Our carpet department is
full of desirable things and
many reduced lots will repay
a visit. Think OF such makes
as Lowell, Hartford and Glen
Echo at 81 per yard, instead
of 81 IS. best S frame body
Brussels accompanied by Rox-
bury, Smith and Stinson in
tapestry Brussels from 30 to
90 cents. These names are
synonymous with the highest
known grades and at these
prices carry their own story.
Think OF one thousand
yards of fine jointless mat
tings, same on both sides and
woven like carpet, represent
ing the highest art in mating
work, reduced to IS cents per
yard.
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To improve the roads increases the
value of farm lands and facilitates the
marketing of produce. As civiliza-
tion advances, the roads improve. You
can always judge pretty correctly the
people of any community by the con-
dition of their roads. .-Vincennes Nd
Commercial.
From commercial point of view,
there can be no doubt of the advan-
tages of these roads. Millions Of dol
lars are appropriated every year for
river and harbor that bring practically
no commercial advantage except to the
immediate district in which the work
is done but if this money, OF a part of
if, we're devoted to the construction of
suitable highways, the expenditure
would appeal to the interest Of nearly
every class in the country, and bring a
splendid return for the outlay.-Briga-
dier General w. Merritt. U. S. A.
"The subject of good roads is one of
vital Importance. A volume would
be too limited to tell the endless bless
ings of good country roads and the loss
and worriment of bad ones. l will
say, however, regard the public high
ways cf any country as much part of
the country as her laws and her people,
and her people may be expected to pros
per in proportion as she keeps her roads
in perfect order. ."-GOvernor Reyn-
olds.
There is no interest in the United
States that has suffered 50 much as that
of the roads. The roads of this coun-
try have not kept pace with the other
improvements and anything that will
encourage and stimulate our people to
the necessity of not only to better paw
ing in the large cities, but also more
substantial country roads, will con-
tribute a great deal to the earning
power of our people.-Hon. james
Kerr.
Boast as we may of the wonderful
stride this country has made in manu-
factures, in railways, in C mmercial
progress, it is half a century behind in
road. making. 1t is about time that
the country should wake up and take
some interest in substantial road build
ing. Toledo Commercial.
In times of peace good roads are no
less important the general condition
Of country roads is very good index of
the civilization and prosperity of the
community. 1t is not difficult to show
by mathematical deduction that money
expended in constructing good roads is
economy from financial standpoint,
while from social standpoint the bene-
fits are incalculable.- le.-Brigadier-G Gen
eral D. K. Stanley, U. s. A.
There is crying need for better
country roads. There is an army of
unemployed men wanting bread. Give
us the roads; give them the work.
You will accomplish two results, both
widespread and beneficial. - Hon.
Clement Studebaker, Chicago.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
Two wonderful linen bar

Two wonderful linen bar
gains are knocking at your
door. If you open unto them
you will be wise. Twelve
hundred Damask Towels,
knotted fringe, in plain white.
pink, light blue, yellow and
red borders are reduced from
371 cents to IS cents.
Ten pieces German Damask
satin table linen, which meas
ure two yards wide, extra
heavy, full bleached and in
fine exceedingly handsome
patterns arereduced from ST Is
to o8 cents per yard.
We are ready to take your
order for window awnings put
up complete for $2.5o per
window, ordinary size.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

cesssor was selected, gives general
satisfaction.
The much talked about decision f
Judge Kicks at Toledo, Ohio. will this
week be brought before the Supreme
Court on writ of habeas corpus for
the release of engineer Lennon, who
was sentenced to prison Hereunder.
The labor organization will be repre-
sented by E. w. Harper, of Indiana,
and ex- Congressman Hurd, of Ohio.
Christopher Columbus is on top this
week. His distinguished descendent,
the Duke of Veragua, is at present in
Washington, the guest of the Nation.
He was given a state reception at the
White House to-day, and on Wednes-
day be and his party will accompany
Mr.. Cleveland and the cabinet to New
York and take part in the official cere;
monies attending the closing of the
International Naval Review in New
York harbor. The Duke is delighted
with America as we'll as with his re-
ception by the American people, and he
anticipates much pleasure in attending
the Columbian Exposition.
Mrs. Gen. Grant, now in Washington,
it is said to remain permanently, paid
Mrs. Cleveland a social visit Saturday,
at the White House, and enjoyed re-
newing her acquaintance with the
scenes amid which she spent eight
happy years. Mrs. Cleveland paid her
marked attention; she has been her per-
sonal friend and admirer for some years.
The proposition to put the ushers at
the White House in livery has been SO
severely criticised that it may not be
carried out, although it was at first
announced that it had been fully deter
mined upon. Americans are not fond
Of wearing liverles.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

WORK on the Worlds Fair buildings
has been considerably delayed by labor
troubles. The carpenters attempted to
get up another strike this week, on ac-
count of non-union men being en-
ployed at the same wages as union
men. but the attempted strike was a
failure.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, April 26ih, 1885,
What is the financial policy Of The ad
miuistration, or has it such thing ?
These are questions that good many
people have asked during the last week,
and they are still unanswered, and will
probably remain so for some ime to
come. That the cabinet was divided
upon the question of what should be
done when the gold in the Treasury
fell below the $1O0, 900 900 held as a
reserve fund is 1T denied. Secretaries
Carlisle and Gresham and Attorney
General Olney advising that no more
gold be paid for what are known as
Treasury notes, which are payable in
''coin," and Mr.. Cleveland and the
rest of the Cabinet Secretaries Smith
and Herbert were absent favoring their
continued redemption III gold, which
was done. Whether the adoption of
Secretary Carlisle's idea would have
resulted in gold going to premium is
a ques ion. The plan adopted was
simply carrying out what Secretary
Fos,er, when at the head of the Treas
ury, said he would do if the necessity
arose therefor, rather than issue bonds.
The re. erve was only impaired one
day, and the Treasury now has suffi
cient ''free gold" to meet all the de-
mands expected this week. Thought
full people regard he disposition, which
unquestionably exists, to make the
financial question sectional, as source
Of future danger. 1t can certainly do
no good to have Secretary G. rlisle pos
ing as the champion of tbe South and
West as against Mr.. Cleveland, who is
clai med to stand from the East. Any
financial policy that is not for the en-
tire United States is bound in the end
to be disastrous to the administration
that fathers it. A political party may
as every intelligent person knows, sue
ceed in securing power by claiming in
different sections Of the country tC
represent different and opposite ideas
but National fin lncial policy cannot
he conducted on any such basis with
out snnash-up.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

THE Woman's Law School of the
University of New York, graduated 70
new lawyers this week. A distln-
guished lady who is the progenitor OF
the law school, delivered a brilliant
grafton " which was the principle fea-
ture of the ceremonies.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

The administration declined to act
upon hint that Max Judd, Of St.
Louis, formerly of Austria, would not
be acce ptible to the Austrian govern
ment AS United Stat es Consul General
at Vienna, and now it finds itself con-
fror ted with the positive refusal of
that government to receive him. 1t
cannot leave the place vacant, as was
done in the first Cleveland administra-
tion when the Austrians declined to
receive the United States Minister ap-
pointed by Mr.. Cleveland, because
large business interests required the
constant presence of an American Con-
sui General. This is clear case of
obst:nacy, AS Mr.. Judd might have
easily been given another place as sooD
as it was known that he was obiec-
tional to the Austrains, which was as
soon as his nomination was made
public.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

Few Republicans have any love for
the man who changes his politics for
the purpose Of retaining or getting
an office. The action of Postmaster
General Bissell in notifying S. J. Watt,
post master at Columbus Georgia, who
was originally appointed as a Demo-
crat by Mr.. Cleveland during his first
administration, reappointed four years
ago by General Harrison as Republic
can and is now here seeking another
reappointment as Democrat, tina: be
would be removed as soon as his sue.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

THE greatest relief to the State will
be .he adjournment Of the Legislature.
Hasten the day.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

All operations pertaining to Dentistry
neatly performed. Filings of Gold, Silver
Teeth inserted. using no cheap materials, only
the best attatnable, with an assurance OF
entire satisfaction in every instance or no
charge. Fees very moderate.
aBSpecial attention given TO the treat
ment of nervous, timid patients and chill
Qren.
HIPPO Nitrous Oxide Gas Administered
NOTICE. have procured sole right here
for the use OF the New Process, "Odontunder -
tor the absolutely painless extraction of Teeth
S1mDle and perfectly harmless Endorsed
by physicians and all others who We tested
it. Reference furnished from patients in all
adjacent towns of Delaware and Maryland
IN AT ALL HOURS.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
will be the
SACK SUITS proper
NAN fhinn for

will be the
SACK SUITS proper
thing for
business wear, especl
ally il light colors, for
this spring and summer
wear. One good thing
about them is that you
can get plenty of ! 'oks
and good service for very
for very little money
While we have them in
mems and young mems
sizes as low as Sc, we
call especial attention
to our line from the
great selling SlC styles
of our own make Of
"Kiamensi p" Cheviots
to the finest Worsted
S otch effects. Serges
and Cheviots up to $25,
anywhere you choose to
stop We guarantee to
give you a good suit
for the money. Fit,
makeup and trimming
will stand the closest
comparison and inspec-
ton. Boys sizes much
less in price.
AMEs T. MULLIN & Son,
Clothing, 9th G Market.
Iatc
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
COLLARS AND CUFFS

AS the weather becomes warmer it is positively
necessary that you use Collars and Cuffs You
want the most desirable goods for as little money as
possible The Arrow Brand is l,nger an expert
ment, but many of young men have tried them,
and know that they all that is claimed for them
Collars two for quarter, Cuffs two pairs for quarter
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
S. M. Reynolds & Co.
MEMS GOODS

Tie Negige Shirt has come to stay, and the ex-
cellent fit combined with the neat designs makes 1t
almost dressy and far comfortable than the
white shirt. The prices range from SOC. to 81 o.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
MEMS SHOES

Russian Calf, better known Russ ts is surely the
leader this The Piccadlly Bucher is surely
the shape. The maker is Douglas. The price $500,
Oxfords and high cut.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
HATS

No need to tell you have been leaders in Mems
Hats for years The best grades of goods. well
the lower qualities The Alpine is tie ton of
comfort and beauty Have you one? We invite you to
come in at any time. Plenty to choose from. Half
dozen popular shades
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
MIDDLETewN, APRIL 20, 1898.

!. .tered at The Post Office as second-class matter
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

JAMES T. MULLIN & Son,
Clothing, 9th G Market.
Hats,
Shoes. Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29

OFyIoE-MAIH AND BROAD STREETS,
MIDDLETOWN. DELAWARE.
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cesssor was selected, gives genetal
satisfaction.
The morning call., 1893-08-25
RETURNED TO CANADA.

An Eastern paper states that 5000 of the
Canadian residents in the New England
States have, within the past few weeks, re-
turned TO Canada. If Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts, is competen authority New
England is just now a good place to get
away from. There are but two mills open
in Lawrence and one in Lowell, two cities
that ordinarily employ 80. 600 hands. This
condition of affairs, however, is only tenn
porary. Mill-owners naturally want to
see what Congress is going to do about the
tariff. If the Chicago platform is enacted
into law some of the mills will open
again at rates of wages which will en-
able them TO contend against European
competition. If Congress should adjourn
next summer without revising the tariff
the mills will reopen at the old rates of
labor, and the Canadians will come back
to get their share of it,
The morning call., 1893-08-25
ALL BIMETALLISTS.

1t is pleasant TO know that all the Spna-
tors who have recently been making
speeches in support of President Cleve-
lands recommendations that the silver
purchasing clause of the Sherman act be
repealed are bimetallists. The Boston
Journal says that Senator Hoar is a
bimetallist. Senator Morrill, assured the
Senate that he is bimetallist. Senator
VOORHEES, went little further and asserted
that all Democrats are himetallists. The
Senator from Indiana did not quite like to
stand responsible for Cleveland, but chal-
leDged any Senator to prove that Cleve-
land ls not a bimetallist. AS Cleveland
has 10 an eminent degree the faculty o.
leaving people in doubt as to what he in
tended to say, the challenge Of Senator
voorhees, will not involye him in much
trouble. When public men approach a
policy with deceptive phrases, the people
should begin TO think for themselves.
These Senators are doing their best to set
up the single gold standard while claiming
in vague sort of way to be in favor of
the double standard of gold and silver. II
they would come out boldly and advocate
the single gold standard as the best for the
country they would show a higher ella in,
to public respect.
The morning call., 1893-08-25
CAPTAIN TITLES DEATH.
The Charge of Murder Falls to the
Ground.

A letter as received here yesterday
from Liverpool by well-known shipping
merchant giving particulars Of the arrest,
preliminary examination and discharge OF
Henry Taylor Bridgeman, chief officer,
and Henry Jones, steward, of the British
ship DuTbridge, charged with the murder
of Captain Raven Little, her master, at
Newcastle, n. S. w, on tho morning Of
August g. 1892. Leaving Newcastle, the
Durbridge came TO this port. and sailed
March for Liverpool, whore she recently
arrived
The charge of murder was preferred by
Second Officer john Alexander Leach, and
he gave as reason for having withheld
his testimony that he feared death at the
hands or the men who had killed Captain
Little. At Newcastle a cOroner's Jury re-
turned a verdict of suicide, the only evil
dence being his dead body found in his
cabin with a bullet-hole through the head
and pistol lying on the floor.
Leach testified before Police Magistrate
Mackie in Liverpool that about o'clock
in the morning lie heard scuffie in the cap
tain's room, followed by pistol shot, and
minute later he saw Bridgeman emerge
from the direction OF the captains cabin,
followed by Jones; that he heard Bridge
man say to Jones. You come on deck in
few minutes and raise an alarm and |
VIII come" and that Brldgeman indirectly
warned the witness 70 main tain silence.
There was no testimony to support
Leach and the magistrate declined to COM
NIT the prisoners.
A few hours thereafter they lodged COM
plalnts against Leach for malicious prose-
ton' and he was placed under arrest.
The morning call., 1893-08-25
OUR IRON PRODUCTION.

There are signs Of revival of the iron
and steel industry. During the early part
of the year the mills of Pennsylvania and
other regions prominent in metallurgy
were running remarkably full, although
the output was not quite az high as in 1892
Then came the monetary panic, uneaslness
about what the tariff may become and a
paucity of orders. These symptoms Of
industrial distrust are now abating and the
mills are starting afresh. Probably brisk
condition OF trade is not to be expected for
some months yet, but there is hope at
least that it will not be positively dull.
This country has now attained the proud
position of foremost rank In the iron and
steel industry. and we are likely soon to
compare favorably with several foreign
countries considered jointly. The output
OF iron in the first half IF this year, reckon
ing consumption only, was 4.519, 703 gross
tons. This Is only about 100000 tons less
than the consumption in the correspond
The morning call., 1893-08-25
SENATOR HILL.

Senator Hill is showing himself to be a
man of courage. Senator PETER of Kan
sas introduced resolution authorizing
inquiry into the charge that New York
national banks were not conducting their
Offices within the range of discretion the
law permits. i dozen Wall-street Sem
ators jumped to their feet to denounce the
resolution. Kansas and its inquis1ive
Senator did not seem 10 have any rights
Wall street was bound TO respect until
Senator Hill came to the rescue. There
were two Republican Standardization of
Iowa and Wolcott of Colorado-who held
that the national banks were not too
sacred an institution to be looked into.
1t may be admitted at the present time
that the great body of the American peO.
pie are looking for Moses. They find the
Government more than ever in the con-
troll of the money power. They find all
the Republican members of the two
Houses east of the Mississippi wing with
each other in laudation of Ceveland's
Wall-street policy. The spectacle is dis.
beartening. 1t indicates that the present
Republican leaders do not evolve ideas
from defeat. Beaten last year, not on the
tariff issue as many assume, but in spite
of the advantage their position op that
issue gave them. they are now contending
with Mr.. Cleveland and his lieutenants
for the foremost places on a platform that
hands the government of the country over
TO Wall street