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Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11
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ST. VALENTINES DAY.

ST. VALENTINES DAY.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR so
CIETY PEOPLE TO CELE-
BRATE TT.
With a st. Valentines Luncheon-
The Patron Saint of Love-How He
is Worshiped by Lads and Lassies
Why There are SO Many
Spinsters- The Spelling Bee
Fever-Society Notes Of
the eweek-Weddfngs
Teas and Recep-
tions.
Next Tuesday will he Valentine day,
the day that for ages has been devoted
especially TO love making, incanta-
tioSs, charms, spells and the giving Of
love-tokens. A strange honor to pay
to celibate, priest and rDarS.
and why these rites should be cele-
brated in the name of d christian
Bishop is an unsolved mystery. But
somehow he is regarded as the patron
Saint of lovers, and his name has a
peculiar charm for youthful devotees.
To penetrate the veil that hides the
future is ever the fond desire of youth,
and because This good Saint is supposed
to reveal certain hidden secrets, he is,
next to st. Nicholas, the most popular
Saint that has been canonized. To
forecast the future, and show youths
and maidens their future mates, is one
of his special missions. There is a
char.a about an early morning walk on
Valentine day. The lad who, in the
early dawn, before ever the sun peeps
over the hills, is met by a fair maiden,
may feel sure that she it is who is to
rule his destiny, for
"To see her was to love hcr,
Love but her, forever"
1t is presumable that the old Saint
sees to it that the right lad and the
right maiden are at the right place at
the right time, else they could not
meet.
There are special dreams too, that
haunt the rest of the fair maiden on
this fateful night, and, peIchance, if
the gods are indulgent, she may see the
face of her future husband. The num-
Der of spinsters though that bless the
world, furnishes sufficient evidence 10
believe that there are many who only
see their husbands in their dreams.
Once in four years the privilege of be-
coming the wooer is granted the
woman, and on Valentines Day of
year-the year with 366 days
she may with propriety send her pro-
posal, always aid only ''yia Valentine
route" and while she always has the
privilege Of saying lay. once in. four
years she may run the risk of being re-.
fused. This year has only 365 days,
and those who failed to use former op-
must wait till the perpitious
lime comes again.
Although fashion and custom make
many changes, The sending of valen-
lines on Feblu uary 14th will continue TO
be practiced as long as love shall last.
The OLD time fashion Of lace paper and
.insel denominations, has indeed been
left behind, but the messages between
overs have surer and more eloquent
bearers, and the dearest wish of the
leart is oftenest expressed in flowers;
he beautiful carnation will even carry
/ kiss. Books, pictures, jewelry, tab
cts, sachets, are always in vogue for
valentine presents; and love kn)ts,
,upids and bows and arrows will be
found accompanying greater variety
IF offerings this year than ever before.
A valentine luncheon or tea is not an
unusual celebration of the day, and one
hat admits of great deal of. fine taste
n decoration, entertainment and menu.
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groom, Of Pocomoke City; OWrotli,
DR.. Fl. L. Dodd and Fred G. DsiltonA
The marriage ceremony was formed
by Rev. u. L. Greenfield, of a. Meth
odist Protestant Church. ass tied by
Rev. j. w. Easley, pastor ofa@ Meth
odist Episcopa. Church. rs presents
were numerous and many of fem mag
niticent.
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AWater Main Rnrst

A burst in the water main on Broad
street, opposite the academy occurred
on Saturday last, and short time the
water in that end of town was shut
off.
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Birthday Party.


A pleasant birthday party was given
at the residence of Mr.. Herman Massey
near Massey's, on Wednesday evening
in honor of Mr.. Massey and his twin
sister, Miss Minnie. Whist, euchre
and other games were engaged, after
which dancing was iDdulged in by
many of those in attendance.
Refreshments were served and the
guests united in congrat ulations and
well wishes. Among those present
were: Miss Anna Causey, Miss Katie
Budd, of Cecllton; Miss Linnette
Foard, Earleville, Nd, Miss Page, of
Virginia; Miss Nellie Cochran, Miss
Mary Causey, Misses Agnes and
Martha G. Lockwood, Miss Mary
Parker. Easton, Nd; Miss Mary Wal
lace, Georgetown; John Rothwell,
Harry Griffith, Mr.. Roman. Earle
vile; Mr.. Brown, Centreville; Mr.. PEN
nick, Media. Pa; Hayward Wallace,
Georgetown; and VIII Lockwood.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11
The Heptasopbs.

j. ID. Primrose, organizer of the
Improved Order of Heptasophs was in
town this week for the purpose of
instituting conclave.
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Lenten Services. :.

Next Wednesday, being Ash Wed
nesday, services will be held in St
Anne's Church at 1890 a. m. and 2. p.
m. On Sundays at the usual hours.
On Wednesdays at3 p. m. On Fri
days at p. m. Sermons on Sunday
mornings on, The Laodicean Church;
Our Sons; Our Daughters; Pleasure c
Lovers; The Christian Home; Fruitful
Sowing. On Friday evening,addresses
on the Church, its History: Govern
ment; Worship, &c. The services
during Passion Week and Easter will
be announced in due time.
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And Reduce Her Taxes BY Running an
Electric Light Plantin Conjunction
with the water Works.
$1,000 A YEAR MAY BE SAVED
RESOLUTIONS FAvoRING THE
SCHEME PASSED By A
VOTE OF 80 To1.
The Qualifications of Those Who May
Vote on the Question Next Mon
day-Estimates for New Plants
Presented Secretary LETTER.
bury Presents Some Fig
ures Estimating the

On Monday next our citizens will be
callel upon to voice their sentiments AT
the polls on the question of bonding
our Indebtedness for the additional
$4,000, and it behooyes every tax pay
rr in town to go to the polls and vote
for electric lights.
The meeting of yesterday and a week
ago were attended by the taxpayers in
general, and the voices of both meet
ings were almost unanimously in favor
of buying a plant and running it in
conjunction with the water works.
The meeting yesterday was called to
order by DR.. Vallandigham and after
the minutes Of the lasG one were
real and adopted, th of the
work of COMMITTEES appointed at
the last meeting was presented
thro .yh Chairman Comegys. In his
report Mr.. Comegys read the estimates
from the Edison Electric Light Com
pany and the Pennsylvania Electric
Engineering Company.
the Edison es inlaIe MAS as follows:
I(c0 -InHT pr. AMT
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Sons of Delaware in New York.
Some time ego, society was or
ganized in New York City, the mem
bers of which are former residents of
Delaware. They win hold their an
nual banquet on next Thursday, the
18th, and many distinguished Della
wareans and also representatives
from other states will be present.
Among those who will make addresses
are senator Antn0ny Higgins, Sem
ator Gray, ex-Secretary Bayard. and
Ex-Governor Biggs. The officers of
the Delaware society are as follows:
Edward B. Harper, President; VIM.
B. wilkins, first vice-president, e.. B.
B. Stapler, second vice president; Ed
ward D. Calhoun, secretary, and Reed
Gordon treasurer
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Mr.. H. c johnson visited Dover on
Monday.
Mrs. George w. Lockwood spent a
few days this week in Philadelphia.
Rev. Mr.. Bowman, of Bethel M.
E. Church, was in town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Vaughn Smith, of Whining
ton, spent few days in town this
week,
Mrs. Henrietta Parvis has rented
the Ridgway home on South Broad
street.
Mrs. W. P. Mifiin and daughter
leave for their future home in Phila-
delphia to day.
Mrs. Thomas Cochran and Miss
EsteIla, spent several days in Phila-
delphia this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton Lewis OF
New York Cityis visiting her sister
Mrs. n. j. Williams.
Mrs A. NJ. Brown has been the VIC
Ftifn fa'severe cold ana sore threat
during the past week.
Mr.. Will Lockwood, teller of the
Peoples Bank, visited his friends in
Georgetown on Sunday.
Miss Sarah Petherbridge came on
Tuesday to spend short time with
her sister Mrs. A. G. Cox.
Miss Mollie Alston, who has been
visiting Miss Myrtle Houston, re-
turned home on Tuesday.
Thomas Hall, who has been spend
ing the week with his mother in
town, returned to Philadelphia yes
terday
Miss Edna Frazier, who has been
spending several weeks with friends at
Greensborough, Md, arrived home yes
terday.
Mrs. H. s. Thompson and Misses
Baker, of Odessa, attended the re-
vival services at the M. E. Church on
Tuesday evening.
Miss Edith Reynolds and Miss Fan
ME Derrickson left on Wednesday
morning for two weeks visit among
friends in Bucks county, Pa.
DR.. T. 8. Dunning, fPhiladelphia,
was in town few hours last Saturday
in consultation with the attending
physician upon Mr.. A. G. Cox.
We are glad to give more favorable
report OF the condition of our Post
master, MIR. A. g. Cox. Though still
critically ill, there are very hopeful
indications of recovery. No man in
the community could have received
more sympathy in suffering, and the
greatest interest has been manifested
in his recovery by persons of all ranks
and stations. We hope to soon learn
that he is entirely out of danger.
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pRII cENTS
VorE for Electric = hts. s
TURNING HIEDONN.
~ nueHrs busrs TO As

NJ HUGHES FusEs TO As
B soCIATE Off ALLY WITH
ms sInsor.
Ie Resigns thi onice OF Assistant
. Secretary of Eate, and is Backed
BY Host HIS Democratic
Brethren ound to Nothing
But Pa san Legislation.
The E4Ectric Railroad
Bills-No New BUSH
ness After March
Twenty-sixth.
DOVER. Del. Feb. 10.
mildly referred in my last letter to
the hornets nest that has been buzzing
around the Executive Mansion dur
ing the past week, and there was mora
than one of my Democratic friends
who was fighting mad. Now It Is
needless for me to say what caused
this tempest in the camp of our un-
terrified brethren, as undoubtedly the
readers of the TRANSCRIPT could sur
mise from my last letter.
The present session has been more
than a mint for lobbyists, especially
those interested in the electric railway
bills. The Wilmington and New Cas-
tie bill is one of the most prominent,
and it is thought that it will be taken
up and put through the House before
the end of the week. The rival inter-
ests of the Wilmington companies viii
undoubtedly cause. = delay, but COM
promise Will possibly be effected. The
Middletown Electric Railway bill was
introduced in the House on Thursday
by Representative Watkins.
New Castle County Is having hard
time of it to get resolution passed APP
propriating $15, 600 for the special con-
stables that the Governor appointed az
the last election. The lower counties
are kicking against it, and If 1t should
pass it will be in the face of strong OPP
position. The Governor naturally
lakes the stand that it was
absolutely necessary that they should
have been appointed to prevent intimi-
iation. and while he says that the
United States Marshals we're aIl aps
pointed from one political party, be
fails to say that the constables were all
from the opposite political faith, and
that 1t was more for the effect Of maxi
ing votes that they were appointed.
..Let the bug hop.o say some isthe
promoters, swe'Il pass the bill some-
how, . and we guess they will.
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4
The appointment Ut John D. Haw-
kins over the head of Assistant Secre.
tary of State James Hughes was de-
nounced on all sides and as result Jim
has decided 20 cut the Goyernsr's &C.
quaintance in an official capacity. He
refuses further to act, and now the
Legislature thinks the Office might be
abolished. as the Secretary could easily
attend to the .'arduous'' duties here
tofore devolving upon his assistant.
This arrangement, however, does not
suit the Governors idea of things. as
he has few more political debts that
must be paid, and undoubtedly Sussex
has few more men whom she wants
TO see honored.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11
Christening.

A few intimate friends, together
with Rev. N. NJ. Browne and family,
were invited to the beautiful home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Biggs on Cass
street, Saturday evening, the occasion
being the christening of their little
grandchild, infant daughter of
George and May Janvier. Never did
a wee maiden of six months deport
herself in more seemly manner, and
never were young parents more ra-
sdiently happy, nor grandparents more
thoroughly and justly pleased. Those
who witnessed the scene will long re-
member it as one of the most beauti-
full ever looked upon. Lettle Nellie
Rebecca is the child of many bene-
tlictions, and only the fairest pros
poets lie before her. After supper,
which was elegant and abundant, the
evening was spent in song and music
and delightful social intercourse,
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

DoN'T be clam but vote for electric
lights.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

1t gives US pleasure to announce
that Congressman Cansey's condition
is much improved to-day.
STMs
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

The bill to legislate out of existence
the old police commission of Whining
ton and reorganize it with Demo-
cratic majority, will hardly pass. 1t is
partisan measure and away takes any
power that may nowrest in the hands of
the Mayor, and completely changes The
political aspect of the Commission.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

A prominent figure about the Legis-
lative Halls, is one of Middletown's
promising young lawyers, Edwin B.
Cochran, Jr. just now this young bar
rister's mind is turned toward agitat-
ing the subject of holding legislative
hop in the near future. The proposition
is meeting with general favor, and it is
probable that the halls of the legisla-
ture will present beautiful scene,
when Terpsechore occupies the throne.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mrs Elizabeth Clayton Lewis OF
New York Cityis visiting her sister
Mrs. n. j. Williams.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

The circulaff0l SCRIPT
is still climbing up to the 2, inark at
a rapid rate, and in two daS last week
fifty new subscribers WEI added to
our dist. The TRANSCRIPTS increas
is kewth based zone upon t.
pap ling itsSay by i gra 81
recogHsss Is value by Il Fead-
ing public.
Everyone of its readers is the TRAN
SCRIPTS best medium for increasing
its circulation. One person tells
another what a good paper the
TRANSCRIPT is; that person takes it,
and finds it is the best paper for the
money he can read. He tells his
neighbor, and SO it goes on in an ever
widening circle of new and admiring
readers.
The TRANSCRIPT has had good
reason to look for this abundant sue
cess, because it is one of the neatest
and most complete local papers ever
published in Middletown. Its con-
tents are unrivalled and IFS price un-
equalled. 1t gives all the news with
out fear or favor, and none of its
opinions are for sale. 1t is the
peoples paper.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Rev. Mr.. Bowman, of Bethel M.
E. Church, was in town on Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

DIR. T. s. Dunning, ofPhiladelphia,
was in town few hours last Saturday
in consultation with the attending
physician upon MIR. A.. G. Cox.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

| Mrs A. NJ. Brown has been the VIC
Fsfrn fasevere cold ansl7 sore threat
during the past week.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mrs. W. P. Miffiin and daughter
leave for their future home in Phila-
delphia to day.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Thomas Hall, who has been spend
ing the week with his mother in
town, returned to Philadelphia yes
terday.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Miss Edith Reynolds and Miss Fan
ME Derrickson left on Wednesday
morning for two weeks visit among
friends in Bucks county, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mrs. Thomas Cochran and Miss
EsteIla, spent several days in Phila-
delphia this week.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mr.. H. C johnson visited Dover on
Monday.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Miss Mollie Alston, who has been
visiting Miss Myrtle Houston, re-
turned home on Tuesday.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mrs. Henrietta Parvis has rented
the Ridgway home on South Broad
street.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mrs. Vaughn Smith, of Whining
ton. spent a few days in town this
week.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mr.. Will Lockwood, teller of the
Peoples Bank, visited his friends in
Georgetown on Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Miss Sarah Petherbridge came on
Tuesday to spend short time with
her sister Mrs. A. G.. Cox.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

pie, and we understand some of them
accepted and enjoyed very delight
ful evening.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-11

Mrs. George w. lockwood spent a
few days this week in Philadelphia.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-13

THE lieu land settlers of the Palouse
will find no cause for complaint in til.
first decision OF the new secretary OF tn,
interior which shows that he recognizes
no lien Of the railroads upon him. He
has decided that the Southern Pacific
company has no claims upon lands with
in the granted limits Of the Atlantic and
Pacific. When the latter company failed
- comply with the requirements its lands
were forfeited, but when the Southern
Pacific's grant overlapped that OF the
other, which was through large part OF
the state, they claimed that it became
operative. The secretary decided adj.
versely. which will throw open to settle
ment considerable valuable land. Tn.
decision is encouraging as it gives notice
that the interior department has a man
at its head who is not owned by corpor.
atoms and will not govern his rulings to
suit the desires Of railroads when such
desires are not founded on Justice.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-13
Letter Box Novelties In London.

The first "penny-in- the-slot" automat-
ic letter box placed at Charing Gross
was not sufficiently successful. and the
machine is now removed to the front of
the Royal Exchange. within few yards,
however, of Cornhill postoffice. z re-
mains to be proved whether the public
will patronize the invention.
All that one has to do is to press a
penny in the slot and pull ont drawer,
in which is yellow envelope contain
ing a second envelope and card for the
message to be forwarded. A flap to the
box forms desk upon which the COM
munication may be written. 1t is then
inclosed in the smaller envelope, and
with the cash or stamps for special de-
livery at the rate of 3 pence per mile,
including train and bus. fares. but not
cab fares. which are extras, is put into
tie larger envelope.
Meanwhile messenger has been auto
matically summoned by electric call,
but should he not make n speedy appear
ance the envelope may be left for him in
a message box. Parcels may be intrust-
ed to the messenger, but it is necessary
to await his arrival. for they cannot be
posted in the ordinary way.-London
Telegraph,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-13
COUNTY ROAD NOTICE.

7 THE UNDERSIGNED, principal petitioner
i residing in the vicinity through which the
following described proposed rhHd viii run.
hereby give nofice to ali persons concerned, that
at the next term OF the board OF county com
missOners OF Yakima county, I win petition
said board for 10 foot comfy road in said
county, having its points of beginning aud ter
mination, course and Intermediate points. as
follows:
Commencing at point on the county road
running north and south along the line between
sections thirteen ,I2i and fourteen III, town.
ship thirteen tl3l, north of range eighteen tlSl
east, Willamette Meridian. one hundred aud
twenty rods tl20l north of the southeast corner
OF said section fourteen (li) Thence west and
parallel with the lines of government survey Of
sal section, IN the west line OF said
section fourteen t1tl, and thence west
through the south half of section fftetn tl5l.
said township and range, and parallel with the
lines OF the governments survey OF said section
d fteen (l5l 10 the fightof-way OF the Ditch Of
the Yakima Water Light aud Power company.
thence unrtherly along the east ines aud west
through the north half of said section fifteen l5l
10 a point on said road where said rght-of way
iutersects said road, and ending at said point OF
Intersection said proposed road being about two
miles in length
Dated this It'll day OF April. 1858.
". d, BEck, Principal Petitioner.
Residing in section "a. township 10, range Is,
PostoIilee North Yakima, wash. 1881.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-13

THERE will be a total eclipse of the sur
on Sunday next. The shadow which
like long black tail. extends nearly $50
001 miles behind the moon, will thei
brush its tip across the face OF mother
earth, first touching the Pacific ocean of
the coast Of Chile, trayersing the Who'll
width of South America, crossing tn,
Atlantic and finally leaving the globe in
the middle OF the Dark Continent. .
Wherever it touches there will be a circl
of darkness, varying in width from 50 Il,
120 miles, and ii Niil move with speed
exceeding that OF a cannon ball. occupy
ing from three minutes to four and three
quarters in passing over any spot which
10 upon the center of It's track.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-13

YAKIMA is a great county both in terri
tory and resources and it has bundled up
an enviable name which should assist in
maintaining its unity but there are those
who hope to be personally benefited by
division and are even now sowing the
seed which they trust will germinate into
the severance OF the lower end from the
upper. II is claimed that ther Northern
Pacific officials are pledged to this move
and even endeavored to bring it about
during the late session OF the legislature.
Owing to our peculiar and favorable agri-
cultural and horticultural conditions Yak.
ina county has already won fame and
now as we are gaining political and finan-
cial strength through settlement, and
cultivation Of our fertile acres it would be
an unwise move to lose this orestage
and the benefits attendant by permitting
the will of few to be carried out. The
lower end of this county which has been
practically desert in the past is now,
through irrigation enterprises, abont to
become productive and rich and North
Yakima must do more than sit idly by 70
retain the trade OF this growing section.
The unity OF the county and the retention
OF this trade can be secured only by
bands of steel and unless foreign capital
can be induced 10 build road from this
city through the Sunnyside country II
must be done by our merchants and citi'
Gems in general. This is not too early &c
begin the agitation of this matter be
cause the lower country is growing faster
than most of us realize and this valuable
trade must be elinehed before other:
rench out and capture il.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-13
A Great American.

1t has passed into proverb that men
can become too great to be president. In
proof of it stand the names of Webster,
Clay and Seward, and to the magnificent
list may properly be added the name Of
Blaine. To the honor of the Maine states
man be it said that whatever the disap-
pointments of himself and friends, how
ever unfairly treated he appeared to be
by the party for which he had done SO
much. he never faltered in his loyalty to
his party and his country. and where the
hardest work was being done and the
grandest achievements attained. there
was Blaine surrounded by his unwaver.
ing friends. He gave his strength. his
life to his country. They whom he op-
posed respected him. Admiration of the
man was not circumscribed by party
lines. For many years his magical name
has been saluted as that of the greatest
living American. and his death will be
recognized as an unreasonable national
loss.-Cincinnat Commercial.