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Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
BASE BALL.
Downs the s.Celebratede
Cincinnati Reds.

Middletown Downs the s'Celebrated''
Cincinnati Reds.
The novelty of seeing women play base
ball, more than anything else attracted a
large crowd, Numbering nearly 500. to the
grounds on North Broad street on Wednes
day afternoon. 1t was an exhibition game,
nothing else.
The boys of the MiddIetown team, not
withstanding they were hurriedly brought
together, played too strong game, and it
was only out of courtesy that they allowed
the girls to score. There were several fair
players among the visitors-the pitcher, first
and second basemen-but aside from these
they made poor showing as base ballists.
The girls had played their sixth inning
when their manager called the game, and
hustled them to the hotel The score;
Middletown ......... 4 8 8 2 2 KID
Cincinnati Reds...... @ 0 0 O-6
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Fruit DESTROYED br Frost.

Jeremiah c. Price was in Elkton, on Mon.
day, and stated that two or three frosts oc-
CURED last week and destroyed his peach
crop. He reports that out of his orchard
of 1900 trees he cannot tell whether he will
have peaches enough for private use. He
also reports that the frost seriously injured
the apple blossoms.
Mr.. Price reports that his crop of Keifer
pears was almost entirely destroyed by the
frost H. H. Hessey, the largest pear
grower in the county, has had his crop
badly injured by the frosts. Mr. Hessey's
orchards are six miles from Cecilton,
Mr.. Price also states that owing to the
drouth last fall, the acreage of wheat in
the First district will be short, as many
farmers could not get the wheat sown.-
Etkten Appeal.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
SHE PREACHED THE SERMON

Miss May Thompson, Formerly OF
Odessa, Fills Her Fathers Pulpit.
Rev. H. S. Thompson, the Methodist
minister of FELTON,, formerly of Odessa, met
with painful accident last week by slip
ping from ladder and sprainig his lind
Thus disabled he was not in a condition to
perform his usual ministrations in the pull
pit last Sunday; but. desirous that his con-
gregation should be ministered unto, his
daughter preached the morning sermon
very creditable.we are told. and in the even
ing the wife of the reverend gentlemen deliv-
cred lecture. Apart from the pleasing in
novation thus provided, the congregation
was edited and greatly delighted.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Edison,s Latest.

Mr.. Edisons latest invention is toy for
grown-up folk, but it promises to be very
interesting toy. By an application of an
old principal familiar in the nursery series
of instantaneous photographs of person
singing or dancing are passed rapidly before
the eye, creating the effect of an actually
singing and dancing figure. Meanwhile a
photographic attachment furnishes the
words and music of the song. Mr.. Edison
intends to provide these instrum ents, not
with single instruments, not with single
figures but with whole opera companies on
the stage, so that one may sit at home and
both see and hear aida" or "Lohengrin"
at will.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
DANCE AT McwHoRTER,s.
The Hall Filled With Gay RevelIer
From Home and Abroad.

The Hall Filled With Gay ReveIlers
From Home and Abroad.
A large number of young persons enjoyed
a social dance in McWhorter's Hall on
Nonday evening last. Among those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Massey, Miss
Massey and Miss Ford, of Massey's, Md;
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Brown, Mrs. Ella
Cochran, Mrs. G. W. Naudain, Misses
Blanche Cochran, Mary Cochran, Lucy
Cochran, Ada Foard, Bessie Reynolds
Mabelle Parvis, Daisy and Helen Naudain,
Edith Derrickson, Edna Frazier, Martha
Heaton, Mary Pleasanton. Edith Reynolds,
Nellie Cochran. Messrs. H. A. Poole, E.
R. Cochran, Jr., W. R. Reynolds, ]. C.
Sites, William Metten, Scott Townsend,
Allen Mcdowell, F. c. Kelley, William
Lockwood, Alfred Tatman, F. R. Poole,
Fred. Crouch, Harry Budd. and a number
of others.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Back to Middletovn 4 Agoin

After an absence of about seven wears
Scott Way and family have again taken up
their abode in Middletown. They arrived
on Tuesday and are temporarily domiciled
at Mrs. Lippincott's. Mr.. Way has leased
the residence of Mrs. V. L. Culbertson, on
Main street, and his wife and daughter will
occupy it during June, July and August.
Mr.. Way returns to Florida about the first
of June to look after the culture of pine
apples
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Blackbird s. 9. omcers.

At a meeting of Blackbird Sunday school
held May 14th, the following officers were
elected: Superintendent, J. E. Brockson;
Assistant Superintendent, Colen Ferguson;
Secretary and Treasurer, James Beth; As
sstant Secretary and Treasurer. Theodore
Ferguson; Librarian, Miss Emma Sy. .vester;
Assistant Librarian, Theodore Ferguson;
Organist, Miss Bessie Warren; Assistant
Organist, Fred Reynolds. Missionary off,
GERS; President, Mrs. ] E. Brockson; Vice
president, Miss Bertha Hayden; Secretary
and Treasurer, ] E. Shaw. R. c Brockson
acted as chairman of the meeting and
James Beth as secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Accepted Conditionallr.

The bridge over the Bohemia River has
been completed and the County Commits.
sioners have accepted It with the provision
that the Acceptance does not bar their claim
to rebate of $1,000 as forfeit because the
work was not completed within the time
named in the contract. The bridge cost
$14, ,665. Whether this will result in long
and expensive law suit. with nothing at last
remains to be seen. 1t is hoped, however,
that the matter may be settled justly be-
tween the parties without resorting to the
courts.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
A Sad Ending.

Mrs. Lizzie Mason, over ninety years of
age, relict of General George Mason, late
of Smyrna, died at the Pennsylvania Hos
pital, Philadelphia, few days ago, from
the effects of an overdose of opium. Mrs.
Mason's husband was at one time large
real estate owner in Maryland She was a
woman of intelligence and was frequent
contributor to literary periodicals in her
earlier life. 1t is thought that she was led
to the rash act which ended her life by her
extreme poverty, preferring death to the
almshouse.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
LucuS Natural.

Mrs. Sarah E. Frazier, colored woman
living near Centreville, found last week
among her hatch Of chicks peculiar for
nation in the way of young chicken. It
consisted of an apparently perfect body and
legs of chick but without head or wings
1t is not unusual to find young chicks with
four legs or four wings, but it is quite IN
usual to find one without either head or
wings, and yet with apparently perfect
body and legs.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
The Editors, Not Init.

Economy ran rampant at Dovor during
the last session of the General Assembly
The special constables who brought in bill
for three days labor when they only did
one. were fortunate in getting their bill
through both houses early in the session
while the bills of the editors were cut
down from 25 to so per cent. Yet these
same editors go on supporting just such
people every year. When will they learn to
assert their independence. .and yield their in
fuence to honest government.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
A Good Record,

A gentleman named Smith died at
Church Hill. Queen Anne's county, a few
days ago, aged sixty four years, who had
been married twice and was the father of
twenty two children, sixteen of whom are
still living. He experienced FIVE strokes
Of paralysis, the last Of which proved fatal.
He was an Englishman by birth and
farmer by occupation.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
State Firemans, Association

The State Firemen's Association met in
Newark last Saturday evening Delegates
were present from the Washington, Wecca-
coe, Water Witch, Friendship and Phoenix
of Wilmington; also from Delaware City
Middle and New Castle. Arrangements
held at Hazel Dell Park, October 3, and to
continue three days. Handsome prizes will
be offered.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Lost in Queen Anne,s Woods.

Last Sunday morning little 4-year-old
son of William A. Alfree, farmer on the
Levels, between Middletown and Warwick,
strayed from home and was not recovered
until Monday evening, when the little one
was discovered by the searching party,
several miles away in the Queen Anne's
woods. The citizens from all around the
country searched from Sunday night and
during the following day. The child sept
Sunday night at the foot of an old oak in the
depths of the forest.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
A PRESENTATION.

A Portrait of the Late Robert A.
Cochran Presented to the
Board of Trade.
The Board Of Trade, at its regular meet
ing on Friday evening last, elected the old
officers for the ensuing term. The reports
of the various committees were heard and
a celebration committee consisting of E. B.
Rice, John w. Jolls and Professor Tharp
appointed to act in conjunction with com
mittees from; other organizations on the
question of celebrating the 4th of July.
The Board of Trade was presented with
a handsome portrait of the late Robert A.
Cochran, by Mrs. W. A Comegys. DR..
Vallandigham received the picture, and
vote OF thanks was rendered the doner.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Usually the Way.

A certain advertisement was inserted in
two weekly papers in Sussex county by a
certain State officer. One paper, the one
with the least circulation charged four
dollars and fifty cents. The legislature cut
the twenty dollar charge down to eight
dollars and the four dollars and fifty cents
charge to three dollars. This is fair
sample of the way the last legislature did
business Chronicle.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Like a Pretty Girl.

An exchange asks: Why is newspaper
like pretty girl? Can you tell? Well we
will answer for you. To be perfect it must
be the embodiment of many types; its form
is made up; it is chased though inclined to
be giddy; it enjoys good press; the mo- e
rapid the better; it has weakness for gos-
sip; talks good deal; can stand more
praise, and is awfully proud of new dress,
and cannot be kept in good humor without
cash
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Destroy the snarrnws

Great complaint is heard from the garden
ers of our town because of the havoc made
by the English sparrows Several gentle
men have abandoned the effort to raise peas.
the sprout scarcely makes its appearance
above ground before it is plucked by these
pests, and indeed it is said that the blossom
of the pea vine is a tempting bait to them.
There ought to some encouragement for
the destruction of these birds.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Into the Heart of PbiIade,nba

On and after May IA passengers to Phila
delphia via all Royal Blue Line trains, excep t
the Limited, leaving Wilmington at 1924, p,
m. will have the option of leaving trains at
the new terminal station of the Reading rail-
road at Twelfth and Market streets, in the
heart ofthe city. All trains will continue to
stop at Twenty-fourth and Chestnut streets
az heretOforp
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
The Editors Outing.

Editor Highley, Of the Trappe Times,
has returned from Virginia. While away
he made arrangements with the Norfolk
and Western Railroad to take the Peninsula
Press Association on an excursion into
Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee the
coming summer.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Sunday at Falls of Frenob raak

Sunday at Falls of French creek.
On and after Sunday, 14th inst, all sun
day trains on main line of Wilmington &
Northern railroad, except Nos. and 49,
will make connection at Springfield to and
from ali points on French Creek branch.
This will afford the patrons of w. & N, an
opportunity of spending Sunday at the
Falls of French Creek.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Unclaimed IattarS

List OF unclaimed letters at the Postoffice,
Middletown, Delaware, for the week end
ing, May II. 1893.
Mrs. Nary /. Brown, Miss Mary Pullman.
George Gregg, Mrs. Lydia Hall, John w.
Wood
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Wants a Temperance Hotel,

Bridgeville is to have a temperance hotel
under the name of the Columbia Temper.
ance Hotel, the incorporators have elected
Thomas W. Willin, president, Mitchell
Layton, Secretary and Peter Gray, Treas
urer. The books of the company have
been opened and 120 shares of stock at s25
per share are to be issued.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Local Preachers Meet.

The thirty fourth semi-annual meeting of
the Local Preachers and Exhorters Associf-
ton of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Wilmington Conference, will be held in the
Kenton, Delaware, H. E. Church on
Friday evening, May 10th.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
More Fun Coming.

W B. Biggs and Hessrs Armstrong and
Sparks of the Middetown hotel, have se-
cured lease Of the Gentlemen's Driving
Park, and will give some irst-class exhib:.
tions there this season. The first race will
take place on July 4th The entries will be
announced in subsequent issue of this
paper.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
VIII Go To Philadelnhia

DIR. III. L. Clayton has decided to locate
in Philadelphia and take up the practice of
his profession. He will leave on Monday
and will reside in the northwestern part of
the city, at 2216 North Seventeenth street.
The well wishes of his hosts of friends will
go with him.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Death of Mrs Er,son

Mrs. Margaret E. B Ellison died at her
home near Kirkwood on Thursday. She
was rs years old, and the widow of the late
Curtis B. Ellison. The funeral will be
private and will take place this Saturday
afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. The interfneI {
will be at St. Georges cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
THAT TAX BILL
THAT THE KENT COUNTIANs
WANTED PASSED TO
DISFRANCHISE REPUBLICANS
Did Not Have the Desired Efect-Two
Sets of Delinquent Lists Which DID
Not Agree-Republicans Forcing
the Democrats to Toe the Mark.

DoyER. Nav 16.-Another chapter in thu
history of the rejuvenated delinquent laws
for Kent and Sussex counties was closed To-
day with the result Of showing clever sys'
tenn of Democratic juggling, disregard foi
facts by some county officers and an evasion
of the very law BY which the Democratic
party sought to disfranchise their Republi-
can neighbors.
The attempt at d;sfranchisement has been
4 dismal failure for the Democratic party
and the members of it sincerely wish that
they had let it alone.
To-day was the day on which the coliec-
tors we're TO make their returns OF the per-
sons who had and who had not payed their
taxes for the year 1892 and the day upon
which it was intended by law that the final
delinquent lists should be made. 1t was an
interesting event to many persons and when
the tangle into which affairs seemed to be
wound had been solved it was found that
the Republican party in Kent County had
an unbroken line of voters each with his
tax paid and ready for any coming con-
test. This was practically the state OF
affairs which the Democratic party did not
wish to see and against which it has fought
SO hard. 1t was appropriate that this dis
covery should be made in the Democratic
Levy Court of Kent County, for it was there
where the scheme to re-enact the obnoxious
delinquent laws o. 1873 was hatched.
TO fully appreciate the work OF yester-
day it is necessary to at first know some-
thing of the history of the present law
governing the collection of taxes in Kent
and Sussex counties 1t is one Of the many |
political measures passed by the last
General Assembly and is one of the monu-
ments which that body left behind it. IL
was drawn on petition of the Levy Court
of Kent county and was introduced IN iht
House by Samuel Armstrong, peach grove.
and law-maksr. 1t passed both houses on
the plea that il would save money to Ken
and Sussex counties.
The bill was intended to go into effect at
once upon its passage, but there WIS som,
doubt about the date and a supplement
was rushed through both houses to amend
he bill so as to make it go into effect al
)nce
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
WIN Return to the Peninsula.

The many friends of the Rev. w. X.
Galloway, the evangelist, will be pleased
to learn that he is rapidly recovering from
injuries received from falling down stairs
at his home in Pottstown, Pa, and that he
expects TO resume his work on the Peninsula
in the near future.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
A New RpidIa

W. R. Reynolds has just completed a
novel piece of work in the shape of self
adjusting bride. 1t is very light weight,
genuine Moffat leather, and should be a
good seller. He will apply for patent on it.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Dance in Maryland

A number of young ladies of Maryland
gave dancing party at the residence of D.
NJ. Cochran. just below Sassaf as on Friday
evening OF last week. A number of Mid
detown young men were present.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
strawherries and creau,

The Young Ladies Guild of the Episco-
pal Church RECALLED their friends with
Strawberries and cream at the Foard Man
sion last evening. 1t was profitable and
pleasant affair,
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Confirmation Service.

Confirmation services were held in ST.
Annes Episcopal Church on Sunday eve
ming last Bishop Coleman preached an
excellent sermon and several persons re-
ceived the rite of confirmation. There was
very large congregation present.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
Presented with a Jewal

H. c. johnson was presented with
silver past councillors badge by Middletswn
Council, No. 2, Jr. o. U A. NJ. The presen
tation was made by past councillor Suydam.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
The Peach OutIook

Ex-Governor B. I Biggs, of Mlddletown
says that the peach crop for 1898 will ex-
ceed that of 1891. The highest shipment
from Millington in any one day in 1891 was
80 carloads which was more than from any
other station in the United States.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20
For Illegal OYSTER Dredo,no

Captain Kane was sentenced by the
Queen Anne's county court on Thursday,
to the house ofcorrection for three months,
to pay fine ofS10O. and his boat and tackle
to be confiscated for illegal oyster dredgigg.
Middletown transcript., 1893-05-20

When the collectors received tile delin-
quent lists they secured the advice OF
Robert H. Vandyke, counsel for the Levy
Court. in reference to the collection Of
taxes. 1t is claimed that he advised them
to receive taxes only on the two days pro-
vided for by law and at no other time. Mr.
Vandyke does rot remember having given
such aduinn To them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-22
The Mo ern Lock.

As respects modern locks this country
bears off the palm, whether as regards
security, convenience, facility Of manipu-
iation or Workmanship. Like other arti.
cles for common use confined within the
domain of ordinary mechanics, our locks
arc the best in the world. The lock of
the present day In European countries is
clumsy piece of mechanism, and the
key cumbersome piece of iron that is
inconvenient to carry in the pocket and
dangerous to the clothing. The task of
the Europe burglar is easy, twisted
piece of iron being an "open. sesame" for
all the rooms of private dwelling or
hotel. On the continent it il even more
essential than with us that the locksmith
should be man of greater probity than
the worhmen Ct other trades. Fortu-
nately, ir France the honesty of the craft
has become tradition. Comparatively
few Of the burglaries that are of nightly
occurrence in and aud about Paris are
committed by locksmiths. From time
immemorial the French locksmiths have
taken the dog as an emblem of the
fidelity to its interests that the public
expects of them. 1t habitually appeared
upon their signs, which were varied
sometimes by the figure of lion guard
ing safe, the key Of which was held
by hare. OF the relative honesty Of
locksmiths in other countries where the
lock has been less speciality of manu-
features as an adjunct of art we know
little on account of the lack of statistics,
but we may say in general way OF this
country that 1t would be very unfortu-
cate for society If our locksmiths should
take as kindly to burglary as some of
our engravers have to counterfeitiug.-
San Francisco Chronicle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-22

4 gentleman who stammered from
childhood almost up to manhood gives
very simple remedy for the misfortune:
Go into room where you will be quiet
and alone, get some book that win in
terest but not excite you, and sit down
and read two hours aloud to yourself,
keeping your teeth together. Do the
same thing every two or three days, or
once week II very tiresome, always
taking care to read slowly aud distinctly,
moving the lips but not the teeth. Then.
when conversing with others, try to
speak as slowly and distinctly IS possible
aud make up your mind that you win NOT
stamEer. Well, l tried this remedy,
not having much faith in it, ! must c,n-
fess, bit willing to 40 aisi1st snythins
to cure myself of such an annoying diff
Guilty. read for two hours aloud with
my teeth together. The first result wa.
to make my tongue aud Jaws ache -thSs
is, while l was reading--and the next to
make me feel as If something had loos-
ened my talking apparatus, for ] could
speak with less difficulty Immediately.
The change was so great that every one
who knew me rem,rked IL. repeated
this remedy every five or six days for a
month, and then at longer intervals until
cured.-Good Health.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-04-22
ACHE
COLUMBIAN POINTS.

TEE New York art loan collection for the
woman's building has been shipped to Chi
cago.
COMMISSIONER General Meyer and A.
Nicholson, who is the president of the Royal
Danish Commission, are In Chicago.
W. H. GILBERT, OF New York, was ap-
pointed superintendent of the live stock di-
vision Of the department of agriculture.
Consul GENERAL Won PALIrcHBx. imperial
commissioner for Austria, gave a dinner to
the Director General and other Worlds Fair
officials.
Y. ZEeeIo, the Royal Italian Commissioner,
has notified the foreign affairs department OF
the arrival at Portland, Me-, Of the steamer
Endano, having on board the italian ex-
hibits.
TIE steamship Hekla, with the Danish
pavillions for the agricultural and manufac-
lures building on board, arrived In New York
after voyage Of thirty days, from Copen-
hagen. All the Danish exhibits are in New
York and will be shipped to the fair imme-
diately.
FOURTEEN Fort Rupert Indians from Van
couvcr Island arrived in Chicago. They will
erect house near the South pond, which is
near the anthropological building. During
the fair they win manufacture baskets and
other articles and will illustrate Indian life
and customs during their sojourn.
JoEN A. LOWELL Co., of Boston, have
completed the steol-engraved birds-eye view
OF the fair which they were commissioned to
execute. Two artists proofs were pro-
nounced correct in all details by the EXPOSE
tion authorities. Not more than 800 of the
proofs will be struck off, which are valuable
In consequence, as well as for the artistic
merit of the creation.
A PROGRAMME has been arranged for the
entertainment to be given in honor of the
Duke Of Veragua and his brother, Marquis
de Barboles, during their stay in Chicago.
They are the lineal descendants Of Columbus,
and while at the fair will be befittingly feted.
President Palmer gives dinner in honor of
them May Ind, and the board OF control, the
Director General and President Higinbotham
will hold public reception for them in the
administration building May 9Th. The ducai
party will arrive April 29th and will be quar-
tered at the Auditorium