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Keepinp Fruit and yeeetah1as.


1t is surely as much consequence to
know how to keep fruit and vegetables
as it is to know how to produce them,
and yearly more and more thought and
attention are bestowed on the subject
of their preservation. 1t appears that
experiments in France have shown
that fruits and vegetables stored under
ordinary conditions, but heavily busted
with lime, will resist decay for long
time. Potatoes layered in lime kept
for fourteen months, and were in as
good condition as when dug. Beets,
onions, apples, grapes and ounces SINH
larly treated kept well for varying
periods, but all for several months
longer than they would have done ordi-
narily. The lime keeps away moisture,
prevents the fruit from absorbing un-
pleasant odors, and destroys any mi
crobes that may have found a resting
place upon the skin or about the stem.
This is preventive within the reach of
all, and much cheaper than cold stor-
age.
Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28
of Stewart Of New cIassed BY others,
but not BY himself as i Populist voted
against confirmation.


Tile War Department furnishes an
interesting problem for the students Of
such things. Gen. Grant, a stannch
Minnesota Republican, is practically in
charge OF the department, having re-
manned in the position Of Assistant
Secretary which he held under the
Harrison administration, and which he
seems likely to continue TO hold as long
as he is willing. Inasmuch as party
politics play a smaller part in the War
Department than In any OF the Execu-
tive departments Of the government,
there il no reason why Gen. Grant
should decline to remain because of his
being a Republican. The duties Of De-
putty President take up so much Of
Lamont's time that be has none to
give to the business of the War De-
paItment, and it is probable that his
reason lately given for not having ap-
pointed Democratic assistant is cor
rect-his inability to get a Democrat
able to fill the chair Of acting secretary
who is willing to do it for the salary
of assistant secretary $4 900 a year.
Efforts are being made to secure an
immediate adjournment of Congress
when the silver question shall be dis
posed Of.
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THE compromise amendment to the
repeal bill, which Is referred to in our
Washington letter, seems to be on the
shelf, and it is now believed that the
Senate will pass the VOORHEES, bill,
repeating the purchasing act Of the
Sherman law. It il said the President
was inclined to favor the abandonment
of the Voorhees, substitute and urge
the passage OF the Wilson bill which
was approved by the House of Repre-
sentatives, repeating the Sherman law,
bat when + f sass sasss explained tte him h5
Senator Villas that the change might
lead to delay instead of expediting
matters, Mr.. Cleveland stated be was
perfectly satisfied with the Voorhees,
substitute, and only desired early ac-
tion. Senator Sherman urged the
Democratic members of the Senate
finance committee to offer an amend
ment to the repeal bill to issue $40, 900, !
000of 8 per cent. bonds, payable at
government option, in order to supply
cash to carry on the government. The
Democrats failing to do this, Mr.. Sher-
man said lie would offer such an amend
msnt.
Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28
VAN ALIEN and his singIe-barrelled

=
VAN ALIEN and his single barrelled
eye-glaas wlll misrepresent this country
at Rome, the very unwise appointment,
which has been condemned in the
strongest terms BY All the leading
Democratic newspapers, having been
confirmed BY the Senate. The Repub-
lican Senators could have defeated
this nomination, but they did not have
the backbone. The appointment Of
unfit men to important places for no
other purpose than as rewarded for
political contributions is q sin that
both the prominent parties have on
their shoulders, and id the Van Allen
case the Republican Senators, with
very few worthy exceptions, were
afraid to cast any stones at the glass
house OF the Democrats. Both Sena-
tors Gray and Higgins voted to con-
firm Van Aliens nomination.
Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28


TEARS OF bitter sorrow must come
to the eyes Of good old live jackson
Democrats as they follow the history
that is being wonderfully and fearfully
made At the present time BY bis hafty.
For long years he had dreamed of the
final triumph of bis party, Of its return
to power after thirty years of retire.
ment. Through bis brain fitted yis-
ions Of wise and safe legislation by o
united and harmonious party whose
only object would be the welfare Of the
people, How widely have those visions
been dissipated. Cleveland, the idol
Of his party, elected BY an overWhelm-
Ing majority and who had fought and
won on Jeffersonian principles Of
simon-pnre Democracy, 6nds himself
III the position Of man helples to carry
out his ideas Of legislation because be-
cannot receive the support sof those who,
should stand By him in bis hour
need. Instead his chief support q
from the Republican party
bs grating Oh the Hqld
Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28
no THE woRLD,s FAIR VIA 3. & o.
Going via washington and Returning

Going via washington and Returning
via Niagara Falls.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
placed On sale at its Offices throughout the
East. excursion tickets to Chicago, good
going via Washington and returning via
Niagara Falls. with the privilege Of stop
over at each point. These tickets are valid
for return journey until November 10Th,
and are not restricted TO certain trains, but
are good on all B. and o. trains and permit
holders to travel via Pittsburg via Grafton
BY either route passengers cross the Ale
gheny mountains, 5000 feet above the sea
level, amid the most picturesque scenery in
in America. Sleeping car accommodations
may be reserved in advance upon applica-
ton to nearest B. ond o. ticket Office.
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The date ON the label ON your
paper shows tine time TO which
your subscriptin Il paid to

THE most horrible Of the many rail-
road wrecks Of this year occurred last
Friday morning on the Grand Trunk
road, when twenty six or more people
we're killed or burned to death, and
many others injured. a conductor or
engineer, or both, disobeyed orders,
two trains met on . single track, and
the stoves set the wrecked cars on FIRE.
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The Philadelphia Press,
DAILY. SUNDAY, WEEKLY.
4 Family Paper
Clean, Unsensational and Just the Paper
American Home

The Press has the best possible organiza-
tiOn to secure news from the most imports
ant sources and with nearly 4tD correspond
ents in Pennsylvnnia, New Jersey and Della
ware the State and near-at home news is
covered with a routine carefulness and at
tentioa to detail not even attempted by any
other paper.
The P'ess has also the best OF correspond
ents in all the great cities OF the United
States, as well as financial and railroads ex-
perts in Chicago and the West. who keep the
paper more than abrest with events.
The columns of the Sunday Press are en-
riched by contributions from those whose
names are written high in our lists of great
authors, novelifts, essayists, as well as from
men OF high rank in public life. The hest
authors know that their best audiences are
the readers OF the Daily, Weekly and Sunday
Press.
In politics The Press knows no othel
master than the people, and the past yeal
has seen as has been seen before the marked
tact that 1t Is subservient TO no political boss.
It has no political ambitions To foster, but
looks after the interests OF its readers, and
delivers itself upon the Issues OF the day in
q manner both frank and feeresS, letting
the facts speak for themselves and evadfng
no issues, but meeting them all on the basis
of fair play to all men at all times. Its pages
know no distinctions and the rights OF one
class over another are neither recognized
Lor supported.
Advertisements of Help Wanted may be
inserted In The Press tor One Cent a Word.
Advertisements OF Situations Wanted u
Cent q Word. Special days for advertise
ments: Sunday Wednesday. SATURDAY..
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WASHINGTON. LETTER.

WAsHINGToN. Oct, IS, 1885,
The mountain, represented in this
case by theD Democratic Senatorial steer
ing committee, which has been in labour
for 10. these many days and nights,
greatly to the profit Of certain vendors
OF liquid refreshments, has brought
forth the mouse, In the shape Of q COM
promise silver bill. re Il understood
that the birth would never have taken
place If The skill Of midwiyes Cleveland
and Carlisle had not been made avail
able. The baby is certainly not one
that anybody has any reason to be proud
of. II is lame, halt and blind, and can
certainly never grow into anything use
full or beneficial. either to its progen-
itors or to the country.
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The compromise bill, to get down to
straightforward English, provides that
the repeal Of the purchasing clause Of
the silver law shall take effect October
1, 1894, and that the silver purchase
and the seigniorage now ID the treasury
and to accrue from future purchases
shall from time to time be coined that
is certainly indefinite enough to make
future tronblsl. and that all greenbacks
and treasury notes under $40, shall be
retired and silver certificates or silver
dollars fmore fndeffnitenesst shall take
their place. That Is all. Not word
about issuing bonds or any other meth
cd of increasing the rapidly diminish-
ing gold reserve, which now amounts
to only sS1, 900, 900. This ii the COM
promise that Mr.. Cleveland has promis-
ed to. sign, IL 1t can be passed, and
which the steering committee are COM
pelling Democratic Senators to pledge
themselves in writing to support. This
is the sum total of Democratic 6nan-
cial ability IT will require the full
Democratic support to pass this COM
promise. as It is not expected that Re-
publican Senators will vote for it and
the Populist Senators are up in arms
against it. While the Republicans will
probably not vote for the compromise,
they will not be likely to do anything
to prevent vote being taken. IL the
Democrats can stand this measure the
Republicans certainly can.
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STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, l J.
LUCAS COUNTY. 90

STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, =
LUCAS COUNTY. %
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business
In the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
A Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
r.. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
egsold BY Druggists. 75c.
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BUYING We are
VERY buyin G
CAREFULLY care.
fully this season. Care
full in selections. makes
and patterns and with the
READY CASH are finding
someof the biggest values
we have ever shown.
You will wonder how
such qualities can be
shown for the prices,
but makers must have
money and where we can
use the goods we make
such arrangements as
will give you the benefit.
Look at our Overcoats
and Suits for Men and
Boys; splendid qualities,
new and nobby styles,
good materials and an
immense assortment of
patterns. Don't forget
us en- Hats, Shoes and
Furnishing Goods. We
are headquarters and will
do our best TO try and
please you.
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THE TRANsCRIP1 10 published every Sat
nrday Morning. and delivered BY Carrier
10 subscribers residing IN Middietown.
LDVERTIsEMENIs will be inserted =
as reasonable rate as is compatibl
with hfgh-class newspaper having q
larger circulation than any other weekly
paper published In the State.
ILLS must DO paid monthly.
tAECKs. money orders Or postal notes
should be drawn 10 the order OF. and
communications should be addressed 70
THE TRANSCRIPT.
MIDDLErowN, DEL.
Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28
arIDDLErowN, OCT. IS, 1888.

Esssrsd 81 nj Post once Is sssossdciass mater
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The ink should at least be allowed to
get dry upon announcements of Demo-
cratic retrenchment and reform before
the alleged reforms are discarded by
the Democratic Administration The
other day notice was served upon the
Republican who was executive officer
Of the q. s. Geological Survey that
Secretary Hoke Smith had come to the
conclusion that the Office was a sinecure
and had abolished 1t, and it was duly
teIegraphed to all the Democratic papers
that q s.. 900 sinecure had been abolish
ed by the administration. Now comes
the sequel, which will not be SO widely
circulated by the Democratic Press. It
was the Republican who held the alleg.
ed sinecure, who WAS abolished; the
sinecure was left in order that it might
be given to Texas Democrat, endors-
ed by Senator Mills, who now practi-
cally controls all Federal appointments
from or in that state. So there was
neither reform nor retrenchment in
this move, which was just a plain
spoilsman's change--a Democrat in
place of a Republican, but it illustrates
very strikingly one Of the leading
characteristics Of the present admins
tration.
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3
Considerable surprise has been ex
pressed BY Republicans that tent Republic
can Senators should have voted to con-
firm the nomination Of Van Allen to be
Ambassador to Italy. when BY casting
their votes against him they could have
defeated the nomination, which pulled
through on vote of 80 to %. The
Republicans who voted to confirm the
nomination were Cameron and Quay
OF Pa, Aldrich and Dixon Of r. t.;
Davis ct MINI. Frye of Me-; Higgins
Of Del; Jones of New; Mcmillan Of
No. and Holcott of Col. and Demo.
III voted against the condrma-
Hzl5 Hill of N. Y., Martin, of
I{sy of 8. U., ana Vance Of \.
fhd Popnlists with the exception
Middletown transcript., 1893-10-28

@orrlcx-- MAIN And BROAD sTREHTs,
af1DDLEToWN. DELAWARE.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
A Mon,e.ano Pioneer p.aa.

MosTEsASo, Nov. 11.-William Medcalf
died last night. and funeral services viii
be held tomorrow at IL a. m. by Presiding
Elder Moore. Mr.. Medcalf was born in
England eighty-one years ago last April,
and came TO this state in 1852. In 1857 he
moved to this county with his family, his
wife and eldest daughter, now Mrs. e. n.
Byles, being the FIRST white women
ever in the county and there were
only three white men in the present limits
of Chehalis county when they came. BY
hard labor and privations which canno t
be understood by any except the early
pioneers, he raised his family and made
his home, gradually clearing his land and
providing some of the comforts which he
had left behind when he came to the
Western wilderness. He was one who was
well known by all the old settlers and
nearly all the new ones. and liked by all
who knew him. His wife died several
years ago. and he leaves two sons and
three daughters to mourn his decease.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
rirs =, IilrsuannF Fall.

LrLLEwAuP FAILS, Nov. ii.-fSpeciaI. -
The beautiful Cottage Home at the Lille
waup Falls summer resort. which within
the last year was fitted up for guests by
Capt ID. Troutman, but recently sold to
Mrs. Dora Wells, was completely destroyed
by fire. with ell its contents, on the morn
ing of the 10th between / and o'clock.
Mrs. Wells, who was sleeping alone in the
house was awakened by sitting smoke.
She seized n tin box containing valuable
papers and escaped through rear win
dow, not waiting TO dress or carry out any
articles OF apparel. Once outside she
thought OF her pet birds, white sulphur
crested parrot and q canary, and, bursting
in a door, she rushed in and saved
them. Then she ran 10 n building a
few rods distant aud awakened the
occupants. Postmaster Troutman. Charles
+. Baker and George cady Johnson, prin-
cipai OF the public school. They hurried
to the scene of the IRE, but on their ar
rival flames were bursting from every door
and window. and IL was impossible TO save
any of the contents, which included yalu-
able furniture. musical instruments.
paintings. clothing and siiverware. It is
difficult 20 account for the origin of the
fire. A coal stove in the sitting parlor, in
the center OF the house. contained fire.
but was securely closed. The building
was valued at 81. 500 and the contents at
5000. The insurance does not nearly
cover the loss.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
An oid-Time smuggier Dead.

VICTORIA. Nov. 1L-Capt. Caifiere, an
old-time seaman and captain OF the notori-
Gus steamer North Star. used as smuggler
of goods as we'll as Chinese, and some time
since seized and sold by the customs
authorities, was yesterday reported to the
police tn be dead. Medical Health Officer
John Duncan, who went to the home
to examine the body and give certificate
OF death, was informed by en- old woman
who attended him that she supposed he
was not dead. The doctor then made an
ineision into the body. when the blood
showed there was life. Endeayors were
made to resuscitate the man. but he died
this afternoon. 1t was at frat supposed
that Cafhere was in a trance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
a TRAIN HoLD-Ur IN KENTUCKY.
Five Masked Men Dc . Neat Job and
Eseans with $1,000.

CArgo, ILL.,. Nov. 1.-The Illinois Gen.
trail train due here NJ 1:s0 this morning
was held up at Mayiield Bridge, KY.
eight miles south Of here by i've masked
men. supposed TO have boarded the train
~ Bardxeil. The passengers were
not disturbed. The robbery was 50 well
planned that there was scarcely
any excitement. Three men climbed the
engine tank. One covered the engineer
with revolver aud addressed him by his
right name. saying politely: "Mr. Clarke,
pull out as soon as you can" He told
the engineer that he DID not wish TO hurt
him, bat would kill him If he disobeyed.
Fireman Butter ran away and hid on the
pilot of the engine. One OF the robbers
fred the engine like an oid-timer from
Bardwell TO Port jefferson. Here the en-
gineer was instructed 10 stop the train at
Mayfeid trestle There the robbers sent
the engineer ahead of them ct the point Of
pistols and shotguns 10 the express car.
Engineer Clarke called TO Messenger
Mcneil to open the door IS we was COM
manded by the robbers, and the engineer
told the messenger not to shoot, as the
robbers were using him as target. The
car was opened and the robbers secured
two packages OF money, one OF small
amount, the other said to contain s.. o00
The messenger had hidden other valuable
packages. The incidents of the hold-up
were so quiet that the passengers on the
train were not aware what was taking
place ahead. The robbers escaped. jump
ing from the train and running into the
woods
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
The Koosenav steamer rdaho sunk.

BoSsER's fERRY. Nov. 1l.-lspecial. =
The steamer State of Idaho, plying be-
tween Bonner's Ferry, Idaho. aud Kasio,
b. G., connecting with the Great Northern
at the former point. sank near Ainsworth,
b. C., at O'Clock this morning. The pas
sengers were saved. The State of Idaho
was fine steamer and cost Sc. 900. She was
owned by Capt. s. b. Shaw, who was in
command, and Capt. IL. +. DuPuy, C. s.
Ratter. of Spokane, and the Great North
ern railway. Only meager particulars
have been received. The accident was
caused by collision with a rock in the
darkness. Only portion of the bow was
visible above the water at last reports.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
JOS. DEspARD PEMsERroS DEAD.
A Victoria Pioneer and Millionaire Who
Surveyed the City's Site.

VICTORIA. Nov. 1i.-ESpecial. Joseph
Despard Pemberton. one Of the millionaire
business men of this province. died this
evening on horseback while returning
from run of the Victoria Hunt Club out
to Cedar HILL The immediate cause of
death was the rupture of q blood vessel
near the heart. Mrs. Pemberton had ac-
companied her husband on the afternoon 8
sport, and was riding ahead as they turned
into the shady avenue near their home.
Speaking half over her shoulder to her
husband and receiving no answer she
turned and in dismay saw his PROSTATE
body on the road, his horse standing mo-
tionless beside it. Hastily dismounting
and hurrying to his help. she was Mortified
10 find life extinct.
Pemberton was an English gentleman
and came here in 1851. He at once took
an energetic part in public affairs. He
surveyed the site of the present city OF
Victoria as colonial surveyor, and occu-
pied seat in the first Vancouver island
legislative council, also achieving business
success
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-11-12
L. GOTHIC is DEAD.
Veteran Banker Of the Pacific
Coast Passes Away.
HEAD OF a GREAT INSTITUTION.
A Peer German Immigrans. He Beeemes
Gaaraisn of May MIiisoss-A
wsxra Friend Of Seattle.

SAs FRAscrsco. Nov. 1.-THE Gags On
the principal business houses Of TIE city
are sc half-maxf out Of respect 90 the
memory OF Lawrence Gostig. who died as
the German hospital On Friday after an
operation 20 removed smokers cancer.
The operation which ended in death was
performed on Tuesday last, after the
surgeons had informed Mr.. Gottig that
the chances were against his recovery.
After submitting TO the operation the old
gentleman executed his will and made all
preparations for death.
Lawrence Gottig was born at Fiens-
burg. Schleswig- Holstein, In 1927. He
came to the United States in 1851, and
soon alter to California. and entered the
mines and started store. Later he was
agent Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany st Bsnicia- When the German Saw
ings Loan Association vas founded he be-
came director. and at the time Of his
death vas president. 1t is next 20 the
largest savings association on the Coast.
In January last the banks deposits were
over 81, 0a0 600 aud the loans on real es-
tate over SCI 009 COO. Mr.. Gottig was .
warm friend OF Seattle, and through his
influence the corporation of which he
was head invested several million dollars
in the city, and thereby consri-
buted largely 10 rebuilding it after the
great fire. He had great confidence in Sc
attle as field for investment. and when
he last visited the city on business only
three weeks ago, he expressed complete
satisfaction with the investments of his
company here. praised the stand the city
had taken in the panic and expressed
faith in its future greatness. He was q
man over six feet in height, of massive
frame slightly bowed with age, had white
hair and kindly face and was approach
able and amiable in manner. He was we'll
known among the old residents Of the
Sound and counted many friends among