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Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16
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When Lucy Stone was born her
mother was heard to say s.I'm sorry it
is girl, for women have such hard
time in the world.n But Lucy Stone
as the champion Of every reform and
advance for her sex lived to see the day
when women have about an equal
chance with men in the world, SO that
cannot be the reason why some people
are disposed to feel sorry that the late
arrival at the White House is girl,
which, we think, shows bad taste on
the part Of those people. Mrs. Cleye-
land herself was born girl-baby, and
her progeny could not do better than
follow her example, and doubtless her
illustrious husband is of the same
opinion too
To manifest a preference for son
when daughter comes is a relic of
barbarism and belongs to heathendom.
To be sure the possibility Of future
president being born in the White
House might be pleasant fancy for
romantic people to indulge, and their
fancy may find realization in the
little dark eyed stranger who lately
came to the White House cradle; forif
the principles that Lucy Stone labored
so faithfully fof, continue to grow in
popular favor, not only woman suf-
frage but a woman president is not i'm
possible before the twentieth century
is half spent. But whatever else the
fIturs may have in store for the Presi-
dentss new daughter. we hope she may
have her mothers loveliness Of charac-
ter and beauty of person.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

~.
THE Worlds Parliament of Relig-
ions which opened at the Worlds Fair
this week. is one Of the greatest events
Of the last decade Of the nineteenth
century. Its like was never known
before. Jew and Gentle, Catholic
and Protestant, Christian and Pagan
and representatives of every known
religion are assembled together in
peace and fellowship to discuss the
claims of their different beliefs, and to
unite more closely as the forces Of the
eternal Truth arrayed against falsity
and error. The meetings are held in
Columbus Hall, and are daily attended
by large audiences. The scene at the
opening was impressive. The great
throng united in singing .Praise God
from whom all blessings flow" and ie-
peated the Lords Prayer, led by Cardi-
nal Gibbons. During the congress able
representatives of the various sect of
all nations will speak, and the COM
mon aim Of all is shown to be to teach
principles of morality and truth.
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Onr Public Schools

Are the main-stay of our republic. In
them are being cultivated the minds
which are to he our future lawmakers
and leaders in every walk in life. How
essential it is that these minds should
be united to strong, healthy bodies. SO
many children suffer from impurities
and poisons in the blood that it is a
W 9nder that they ever grow up to be
men and women. Many parents can
not find words strong enough to express
their gratitude to Hood 's Sarsaparilla
for its good effect upon their children.
Serofula, salt rhenm and other diseases
of The blood are effectually and per-
mamentIy cured by this excellent med
icine, and the whole being is given
strength to resist attacks Of disease.
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THE Chinese Exclusion Act is likely
to prove failure, and the deportation
Of the ssCelestials'' is indefinitely post
poned. The new Chinese minister to
this country declares that II our Gov
ernment insists upon enforcing the
obnoxious law, the Emperor OF China
will not hold himself responsible for
the life or safety of Americans in
China, and retaliation on the part OF
the Chinese would surely follow their
forcible election from this country.
And so, upon the very eve of issuing
instructions to enforce the Geary Act,
the President decides that the law shall
not be enforced, and, pending further
action of Congress and diplomatic me-
gotiations, the law is suspended. The
bill recently introduced in the House
extending the time of registration
until September 1894 will probably be-
come law, and the Chinaman will have
one year more Of grace.
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s AT NO time have wealth and charity
50 heartily co-mingled as in the efforts
being made at present to feed the hun
CRY among the unemployed thousands
all over the country, for when want
and hunger are felt in the land broad
field opens to benevolent persons and
institutions. The ssfree bread funds, i"
the sSoup houses'' and "Sunday
breakfasts'' are in all our cities, and
though human nature is prone to take
advantage of the unfortunate, there is
every reason to believe that humanity
grows kinder as the world moves on,
and the wealthy are finding the true
value Of money in using it to help the
poor. The world may not follow as
closely and ridgidly after formulas and
creeds as in earlier times, but the real
spirit of christianity is more manifest
than ever, and the universal brother
hood of man is no longer mere senti-
ment, but reality that finds express
sion in deeds of clarity that show the
divine side of humanity.
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It will be sometime before the feeling
stirred up by the angry passage of
words between Senators Hale and
Voorhees, dies out. The words Of Sena-
tor Hale, which left the sharpest sting,
were the following, which contain an
unmistakable intimation not at all
creditable to Mr.. voorhees,: II spoke
not only for myself but for other Re-
publican Senators, and no such attack
shall prevent US. whenever we see fit,
from speaking freely, without being
subjected to ret0rts Of the kind which
the Senator from Indiana has made,
and which he will not be proud of
tomorrow.
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The House Is dragging along 10 2
manner that indicates to all the world
that it has received its orders to Kill
time until further orders. It is under.
stood that an attempt Is to be made IN
the House to stir up bitter partisan
debate over the bill to repeal the Fed
eral election laws. The idea of the
Democratic leaders being that such q
debate will draw party lines sharply,
solidify the Democrats in the House
and stop the threatened stampede OF
southern Democrats to the. Peoples
party on account Of the silver question.
The Republicans in the House will
neither seek nor avoid such debate,
but they will certainly oppose. BY
every means at their command, the
repeal of these laws, the only restraint
now left upon the Democrats OF the
South and of the large cities.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

THE robbiDg Of a Chicago express
train By highwayman, on Monday
night was one Of the most daring
pieces Of work ever attempted, $3.50, 900
ii gold vas stolen. and the engineer
fatally shot. AS usual the desperadoes
made their escape. Such robberies are
startling when they occur onthe front
ier, but whom they o0Epe y nesE
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and with such frequency, there Il occa-
sion for alarm. But unless some new
measures are adopted to capture and
severely punish the Offenders, they Will
be likely TO continue a practice that
pays SO well.
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GOLDEN ROD.

Like bunch OF teathers peeping, see them
Caily beck aad nod,
high on Lady Autumn's bonnet fondly
waves The golden rod.
Stand thou high, Oh happy flower stand up
high and beck and nod,
Art thou not our Country s emblem; naunt
thy banner, golden rod.
Bette Garland.
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Senator Teller made one Of the bite
rest attacks ever made upon the press
of the country, in connection with the
silver question. He charged the news
papers with being mendacious in deal
ing with the silver question and with
constantly circulating false statements,
and denied that they represent the
sentiment of the country on this ques-
tion. He said there are no longer any
great newspapers or great editors, such
as Horace Greely and Henry Raymond,
in this country, and that newspapers
are now run like manufactures for
money only. The tone of speech was
entirely unexpected, and made a selk
sation viii has not died out yet, and
is not likely to very soon, as the press
of the country will probably have con-
siderable to say in defense.
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The position taken on the Chinese
question by the admission is certainly
a little odd. After waiting many
months it now officially announces
that al, Chinese convicted under the
Geary law will forwith be deported,
although it is perfectly well known
that the funds at the disposal of the
Treasury department, for this purpose
are not sufficient to pay for the depor-
tation of one per cent. of the Chinese
who have made themselves liable to
the law by neglecting or refusing to
register. The Senators and Represen-
tatiyes from the Pacific coast have
been constantly urging Secretary Car
Isle to enforce the law, and at first
they were disposed to think that it was
their argument which had brought
about the change. It has, however,
been unoficially announced that it
was because the new Chinese minister
had made no move toward securing
new treaty between the two countries
that the law is to be enforced. If that
isn't an odd reason to publicly give for
enforcing law, one was never before
given. 1t is as if the administration
had said to the new Chinese minister:
we shall now begin the deportation
of your countrymen, unless you at
once supmit propositions for new
treaty. Surely the ambitious COM
posers of comic opera will not overlook
such promising material.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16


If ex.Speaker Reed continues to
cross question and make fools of the
paid attorneys of the free-traders who
appear before the committee, notwith-
standing the unconcealed efforts of
chairmen Wilson and his Democratic
colleagues on the committee to protect
and aid them, the Democrats will be
mighty glad when the public hearing
before the House Ways and Means
committee come to an end. AS at
present conducted, they ae farce
anyway; the committee was organized
to report free-trade tariff bill and it
will do it, unless the order is counter
manded from its original source-the
White House.
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TIE TRAKsCRIP1 is published every Sat
urday Morning. and delivered by Carrier
TO subscribers residing in Middietown,
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted .
as reasonable rate as Is compatibl
with high-class newspaper having
larger circulation than any other weekly
paper published In the State.
FILLS must be paid monthly.
CHECKS, money orders or postal notes
shouId be drawn to the order Of, and
Communications should be addressed to
THE TRANSCRIPT,
MIDDLErowE. DEL.
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Teacher.-Now, Tommy, if you were
man and had two thousand dollars and
you wanted TO buy house worth ten
thousand dollars, what would you do?
Tommy.-I guess I'd try and marry some
woman with eight thousand dollars.
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When Miss Flora McBullion entered a
"tonsorial palace" in Chicago the other
day, to get her bangs trimmed, and found
the barber to be the French Count with
whom she f1irted at the seaside during the
summer, she refused to recognize him. He
cut her bangs and she cut him.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

The eldest daughter of John Brown, of
abolition fame, is lining in Pasadena, Cal,
She is the wife of his ardent disciple,
Henry Thompson.
Mrs. Thompson is seventy years old, but
she looks much younger. Her hair is a
soft, reddish brown, with very few gray
threads showing beneath the soft lace cap
that she wears Her skin is soft and white.
She has very blue and very expressive eyes.
The home in which the Thompsons live
is unpretentous and peaceful to the last
degree. It is an unpainted house, one
story high and long. A rose covered piazza
runs its entire length, and hammoeks and
easy-chairs testify to the outdoor life of
the owners Inside simplicity rules jap
anese mating covers the floors; the furni-
ture is light, comfortable and very plain.
Mementoes of John Brown abound. His
large, red, morocco Bible, pictures of him
and the melodeon used at his funeral
occupy prominent places in the parlor
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

There are plenty Of wrinkle-cures on the
market, but they are all made to sell. There
is absolutely no cure for wrinkles. The
coming of wrinkles is inevitable. When
they come, they come to stay. The only
thing approaching remedy is adipose. If
thin woman can take on fat the fat will
distribute itself and fill out the loose It's
sues about the eyes and mouth. As long as
matter is supreme the wrinkles will be
subdued.
While wrinkles are incurable and in
eradicable, they are, in measure, prevent
able, their prevention depending largely
upon facial repose and care Of the eyes.
Clowns and low comedians who make faces
for livelihood, people who squint, and
habitual chewers of tobacco have prema-
turely worn faces.
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81 see that you are in mourning again.
Have you had another death in the familyo"
said Mr. Riverside Parke to a Harlem widow.
'sNot that 1 know of. The last death in
my family was that of my husband about
month ago."
"But last week you we're dressed in
bright colors."
Eyes; but that was special occasion"
"What special occasion?"
II was going on an excursion with some
gentlemen up the Hudson. Now that that
it over have resumed my habiliments of
woe," and here the poor creature broke
down and sobbed convulsively.
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MIDDLETowN, SEP. 16 1898.

aa.ersa q. a. Post once a. .ssead-sla.. p,al'sr
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The cold oatmeal left from breakfast
mixed with an equal measurement of -four
that is, one cupful of flour to one of cook,
ed oatmeal-with one beaten egg, half a
cupful of milk and spoonful Of baking
powder, will make very nice pancakes.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

oTgIcE--MAIn AND Broad sTREETs,
M1DDLEToWN, DELAWARE.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

A spotless tablecloth, fresh napkins,
spark ling glassware, cleaning china, shin
ing silver or plate, carefully filed cruets
and salt cellars. nicely arranged forks,
knives and spoons, the company of merry,
tidy people and cheerful conversation.
with simple, wholesome foods, well cooked
and daintily served, are better than feast
in banquet hall. 1t is not an easy task to
set table and make economy attractive,
but it is an evidence of elegant taste to do
so.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-16

ing to give rise 10 SUCH merrlHieut. AGAIN
we say, don't tell all your affairs outside of
your own home circle. People are not in
terested in them and only criticise you
harshly for so doing. Don't eat in the
streets; don't swing your arms, or carry
them a-kim-bow, and, in fact don't be any
thing but a lady at all times and in all
places. Your spirits may efferyesce at home
and no one will have an unkind word to say
or think an unkind thought; but the world
is censorious and what may in reality be
entirely innocent is sometimes set down as
the outcome of bold and unwomanly
spirit We do not like to preach, but we
are so anxious that all women shall be
treated with respect that we implore them
to conduct themselves in such way that
there will never be any excuse for other
than the greatest difference to be paid to
the great world of women whom one meets
continually in public places.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
Paderewski as q Hard Worker.


To be a pet of the public sometimes
has its disadvantages. NJ. Paderewski,
for instance, keeps up his reputation only
at the cost of tremendous efforts. TO
an interviewer for Black and White he
has confded the fact that he practices
at the piano often for Is or 16 hours
day. Once, in New York, he had to work
up eight entirely distinct programmes in
little over as many days, and then it was
a case of II hours practice daily. One
must always be at it, he explains, to
keep the fingers right and the memory
active. The work is certainly firing,
and M. Paderewski considers that play
ing billiards. game he is very fond of
has saved his life by affording him the
necessary relief from his arduous work.
Those crashing blows of his on the
piano are not, as some might imagine,
made with the closed fist. Sometimes
they are done with the third finger stiff
ened out, sometimes with the thumb
sideways. He seems to see nothing Won
derful in the effect produced, although
his hands are so delicate that an ordi-
narily firm shake makes him vince. It
is true that he has a forearm such as a
professional strong man might envy, so
perfect is it in its muscular develop
ment.-London Daily News
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
Thought He Could jump.

A young man the other day got an UNI
brella where the bottle got the cork-in
the neck. This young man is one of
those fellows who can readily explain to
you that nothing that any one else can
do is really as difficult as it appears. He
joined local gymnasium not long ago,
and after watching the members once or
twice going through their exercises came
away with the feeling that he was full
fedged athlete. Walking on East Court
street alongside of the Jail. he espied two
women ahead of him walking abreast
and carrying basket of freshly washed
clothes between them. The street being
narrow at this point, they took up the
full width. The young man, being in a
hurry, thought he could save time by
jumping over the basket, but his calcu-
lation was not acute enough, and he
kicked some of the wash off. After
walking few steps he turned around to
ascertain the result of his maneuver and
was just in time to see an umbrella
hurled at him by the unerring aim of an
enraged woman. He tried to dodge, but
was too slow.-Cincinnati Commercial
GaZetta
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
Overdressed For His Part.

A justice of the peace. who exercised
the functions of that Office in portion
of the state where such officials are per-
mitted great latitude, had before him a
suspicious character arraigned upon a
charge of vagrancy.
The prisoner, who was quite we'll
dressed, secured the services of a lawyer
in court to defend him. The man pleaded
not guilty, and the lawyer in concluding
his remarks said:
"What. your honor, that man a va
grant? Oh, no! | insist upon his dis
charge. Why, see the good clothes he is
wearing!'
Eyes, l see them" replied the justice,
land in consequence OF. their excellent
condition l shall discharge him on the
charge of vagrancy and bind him over
for simple larceny. New York Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
Uses For Rats.

Of all living things rats seem to be
among the most repulsive, and when
dead what can be their use? But even
they are the subjects of production in
the industrial arts. The fur is valuable
and finds ready sale. The skins make
a superior glove the CANT de rat and
are specially used for the thumbs of kid
gloves, because the skin of the rat is
strong and elastic. The thigh bones were
formerly valued as toothpicks for clubs,
but are now out of fashion, while the
tendons and bones are boiled up to make
the gelatin wrappers for bonbons.
North American Review.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
A sDIPLo MATic BOY.
His Reformation Was Sudden and Many
Sided and Served His Purpose.

His Reformation Was Sudden and Many
Sided and Served His Purpose.
have little son years old. He is
smart and bright, and for mischievous-
ness think can't be beaten. was sit
ting in room one day reading and
smoking, when he came sauntering up
to me with the forefnger of his left hand
in his mouth. I thought at the time
that there was something wrong, but
said nothing with regard to the Slime
PA, he said after awhile, Il didn't
get one demerit in school today"
'tYou didn't, Willie?' I interrogated.s
throwing rather fierce look upon him.
well, I'm sure that's good showing. .
Eyes, and carried bucket of coal
up for Kate, after school," he went on
still keeping that finger in his mouth.
why, you are getting very consider
ate" returned.
Yes, and brushed your coat all off
nice and clean"
mo, Willie; you didn't do that?'' l
asked, looking frowningly at him, for
knew he had been up to something.
Yes, did, pa, and I lit the gas in
mas room for her.
We'll, now
And shined your best shoes until
they glitter like Sister Elias looking
glass;
SIS that so? What else have yUGdone?''
"Well, l studied all my lessons in
school, got out at the regular time, said
yes, SIR to Uncle John and helped the
host1er around the stable"
"Why, what is the matter with you?
Are you going to get sick!'
mo, SIR ne replied, twisting around
a trihe, "but I'm going to be a better
boy-at least for WHILE"
'You are? Well. I'm glad to hear
that"
There was a short pause, and then he
said: "E[ere, pa, are two cigars for you.
| bought them with my own spending
money. I'll buy you boxful wnen |
get money enough"
At this juncture he placed both little
arms around my neck and sobbed aloud.
"Oh, pa" he asked, do you like your
little boy?"
why, of course d." replied, get
ting alarmed. "Are you ill?'
mo, but I've got something to tell
you. Would you keep your little Willie
from pain?'
Certainly would. Tell me what is
the matter, my son?''
"All right, pa, will-dear, good, old
pa. This morning Billy Button, Tommy
Todd and myself were playing ball, and
Icouldn't catch very well, SO went and
got your brand new stovepipe hat and
caught with that. Pa, that hat must be
made of awful poor stuff, for the first
fly ball went clear through it, knocking
the roof out. But never mind, I'll buy
you another one,' clasping me tighter as
essayed to rise, land one gooder'n that
tool"
What could l do?-Boston Courier.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
Under the Monroe Doctrine.

Should European vessels land their
forces and interfere in the affairs Of Bra
zll, there Is no escape from the conclu-
sion that such act would constitute 4
cause OF ofense to the United States
government. Under the light Of the
Monroe doctrine the administration can
construe such acts as nothing less than
an oHense. Il Europe can without let
or hindrance land troops in Brazil and
menace the security Of that republic.
Europe can do likewise in every Amer.
lean republic. Minneapolis Tribune.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
III. LOHEYrE.
Notice to zPublic.
REMOVAL FROM OLD STAND,

| am nov prepared to do business in
my new gallery (secon,l door north of
Dakota House.) l now do work from
minette to life size. All work finishsdin
Parsian Enamel, second to none. now
have line rooms, new outfit Qifs size)
and am prepared to please all customers,
also AXE orders for craysn, water and
oil color work. Special invitation ex-
tended to wedding parties, clubs, babies,
and people with costumes. Please call
and see new goods, rooms, etc. We Will
treat you the best we know how. Call
and have your photo taken.
J. F. CROwEiL,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
Ancient Stationers.

In medieval times the stationarius, or
stationer, held official connection with a
university and sold at his stall, or sta
ton, the books written or copied by the
ibrarius, or book writer. Such is the
origin of the modern term stationer, one
who now keeps for sale implements of
such service, and not usually the pro-
auctions OF literary persons. -Harper's
Bazaar.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1893-11-08
a Battered Legend.

A hotel in Switzerland bore on one Of
its walls the time honored inscription,
Hospes, salveT Welcome, strangerr1
After rebuilding the legend had to be
restored, but the painter, who must
have had some experience as q traveller,
made q very slight alteration IN one Of
the words. and caused it to read, Hos
pes, solve! ('sPay, strangerrD San
Francisco Argonaut.