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Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25
In New Quarters.

w, L. Stewart will. on or about
March 25th, remove from the McWhor-
ter building TO the Armstrong property
at the corner of Broad and Lake streets.
Mr. Stewart will open in his new quar-
1ers with very pretty display of the
latest designs in wall papers, and per-
SONS intending lenovating and beautify
ing their homes will do well to call
upon him. Mr.. Stewards past reputa-
tion as painter is sufficient guarantee
of first.c work.
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Section 12-That all supplies or con-
tracts exceeding in the aggregate
value of fifty (50J dollars, shall be ad-
vertised for by said Board of Light and
Water Commission, inviting sealed
proposals for furnishing the same, ex-
cept in case of an accident when the
Board of Light and Water Commission
is authorized to repair the same at their
discretion.
Section 13-That all Acts and parts
of Acts inconsistent with this Act be
and the same are hereby repealed.
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A Pastoral Call.

The Elkton Presbyterian Church,
at a congregational meeting on Wed
nesday, gave an unanimous call to
Rev. John McElmoyle to become their
pastor. He is a graduate of Princeton
Seminary and lately pastor of Tiago,
Pa, Presbyterian Church. He is ex-
pected to accept the call. The salary
will be $1,000 with promise of in
crease.
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A New Laundry.

Ladies and gentlemen who delight
in clean linen should try the Barnes
Erb Laundry Company, who have
recently establi shed an agency in Mid
dletown. Mrs. A. S. Adams will in
the future receive all orders for aun-
dry for this well-known firm, and all
work will be guaranteed to give salts
faction. Collars and cuffs cents each.
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CHURCH NOTES.


Rev. r. K. Stevenson, of the Smyrna
Circuit, has been invited to the pas
torate of the M. E. ChuIeh at Girls
field, Nd.
The Rev. j. Beers will preach SER
mon on "Our Sons" inst. Anns8
Church next Sunday p0fning So 80
O'Clock. Young MI are inv ID y
attend.
The extra meetinasas The NJ. E.
Church are still in progress, and have
been well attended all the week. To-
morrow will be Missionary day in the
Sunday School, and the indications
are that the collections will be the
largest ever yet taken in the history
of the school.
The coming of Conference is an alb
sorbing theme with many of our peo-.
pie, and on all sides there are prepara-
tions going on for the entertainment
of the preachers. It is no small un-
dertaking for town no larger than
Middletown, to entertain so many
guests at one time, but by dint of much
doubling up, homes have been found
for about all. There will be no lack
of provision for the inner man, judg-
ing from the extensive preparations
that many have already made. 1t is
taken for granted that full larders and
efficient cooks will be in demand.
Commencing on Wednesday evening,
Rev. Moore began a series of special
meetings in Forest Presbyterian
Church, which will continue for some
time. Rev. Mr.. Oates, of Delaware
City, preached an impressive sermon
on Thursday evening. The pastor will
be assisted in the services during the
coming week by brother ministers
from neighboring churches. Rev. DR..
Vallandigham will preach on Monday
evening, and Mr.. I. T. Parker, of Will
mington, will also be present and as
sist in the singing. DR.. C. F. Thomas,
of Philadelphia, will preach on Tues
day night. Rev. &. A. Sawyer, of
Odessa, on Wednesday, and Rev. Mr..
Marshall, of Lower Brandywine, on
Thursday. The Gospel Hymns will
be used in the Sunday evening service.
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In The south Street wreck.

The many friends of Rev. Weidman,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church at
Port Penn, will regret to learn that he
is confined to his bed through injuries
received in the collision at the South
Street Station, Philadelphia, On We'd
nesday. 1t is not probable that he will
be able to preach on Sunday as the
nervous shock was very great.
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To Be Transferred.

Rev. Mark E. Bowman, who for two
years h as been pastor of the NJ. E.
Church at Silverbrook, will be trans
fered to the New York Central Confer
ence next March. Mt. Bowman came
to this conference only two years ago,
and his removal is deeply regretted
by his fellow preachers as well as
parishioners.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25
A Rank Robbed.

P, T, E. Smith, paying teller of the
First National Bank of Wilmington,
has confessed himself an embeZzler to
the amount of nearly $50, 1000. By his
own confession Mr.. Smith spent the
money upon his family. He is about
fifty years old and has been employed
by the First National Bank the past
twenty-five years. He and his family
move in the best society, and he has
been regarded as an upright man.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25
A Banjo Club.

A number of our young ladies, musi-
cal bent, are endeavoring to form a
banjo and mandolin or guitar and man
dolin club in Middlelown. A number
of them pick the string instruments
with a truly artistic touch, and it
would be pleasant pastime for all
who should become members.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25
List of Letters.

List OF unclaimed let ers at the Post
Office, Middletown, DEL, which can
be had by saying they are advertised:
Mrs. Black, Miss Annie Graham, Miss
Lille johnson, Mary E. Elliott, Mrs.
M. E. Stoup, Mr.. j. G. Wright, Mrs
Sallie 8. Wheeler.
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sneoia1 Address to Young Mem.

Sp0CIaI Auur6SS 10 OuHB NIeHs
Rev. J. L. Vallandigham, d. d. and
Mr I. T. Parker will be present at the
revival services at the Forest Presby-
terian Church, on Monday evening
next. DR.. Vallandigham will preach,
and Mr.. Parker will deliver a special
address to young men, and also sing a
number of hymns. In order to ae-
commodate the many friends and ad-
mirers of these gentlemen, the SER
vices will be held in the main audi
torium commencing at 7'30 o'clock.
Take your Gospel Hymns"
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VIII Publish a. Daily,

The Laurel Gazette will publish a
daily when the Maryland Annual Con-
ference meets there in April. The
sessions will commence April 5th and
continue a week. The paper will be
sent during the session for 20 cents.
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Death of John DiehI.

4 John Diehl, brother of the late
William Diehl, of McDonough, died
on Thursday night, aged So years. His
funeral will take place tomorrow,
Sunday ,at o'clock, from the residence
of G. j. Vandegrift, near McDonough.
Services will be held at the house, in
terment at Hickory Grove cemetery.
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Reedy Island.

The citizens of Port Penn are up in
arms against the proposition to max
Reedy Island a quarantine station.
Port Penn is considered the headqar-
ters of the shad fishing industry in this
section, and it is said that it would be
completely demoralized. Reedy Is
land is only half mile from Port
Penn and during the fishing season is
the head center of the trade on the
river.
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Meeting of Town Board.

The Board of Town Commissioners
met on Thursday, but transacted little
business, beyond making preparations
for the publishing of their annual re-
port. They will meet again on Monday
next and discuss the water works prob
lem.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25
McCracken Farm Sold.

Under an order from the Orphans
Court, William A. Hukill, auctioneer,
on Saturday sold the farm of the late
Thomas McCracken, near Summit
Bridge, to j. B. Cazier, for $1,000. The
farm contains 143 acres.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25
Struck by q Train.

The milk wagon of II. A. Nowland,
was struck by the 1925 train at ARM
strong's yesterday morning. The wagon
was totally demolished, and the colored
man received severe injuries. The
horse escaped and made his way home.
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The Electric LIGHT. plant.

The plant of the Delaware Electric
Light and Power Company will be
sold by order of the Chancellor about
the Doth of March next by Receiver
M. B. Burris.
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They Shed Tears.

Officer Craddock shot black dog on
Main street, Wednesday, that was suf-
fering with fit. The shot attracted 9
big crowd, and many All eye was
dimmed with tears, as they viewed the
lifeless body at their feet.
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RRnnval.

Mrs. A. s. Adams is this week NOV
ing her store into the Pennington
Block, corner Broad and Main streets,
where she will have increased facilities
for supplying her increasing trade in
the excellent bread she is now making.
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Mrs. Mary A. White, the mother of
DR.. Josephine VI. R. White, of Will
mington, died at the residence of her
daughter in that city on Monday last.
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Assistant Postmaster R. T. Lock
wood leaves for Baltimore to-day, and
Mrs. Ida jones. who for several years was
the efficient assistant under Mr.. d. L.
Dunning, will take Mr.. Lockwood's
place during the illness of Postmaster
A. G. Cox.
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Postnoned Sale.

The sale of Mr. Charles Derrickson,
advertised to take place on Thurs
day last, was postponed, and will be
held on March 2.
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General Manager Tunis, of the Adams
Express Company, was in town on
Wednesday looking after the business of
his company here.
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The many friends of Mr.. Frank Pool,
of McDonough, will be pleased to learn
that he is again about, having recovered
from severe spell of sickness.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25

Mr.. s. NJ. Reynolds made a business
trip to Lover on Thursday.
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Rev. w. w. W. Wilson of Smy rna
was in town on Tuesday.
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Miss Maud Gooding is the guest of
Miss Lizzie Parker this week.
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Mrs. Dan Cochran, of aryland,
spent the day on Thursday with her
sister, Mrs. Annie Griffith in town
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25

Featuring department of l YUezagS Myth,
Field s. Co., of Philadelphia, Was in
town on Monday. and met the Board
of Crsisfse conference relative to
pe6s erectioH of an addition 36x50 to
their preseA shirt factory.
1t Was II. Burgess desire to have
The RsaEd of Trade erect the building.
This idea does not meet with the APP
proval of al. However, proposition
has been submitted to Mr.. Burgess,
looking TO the erection of the building
mentioned, and which should be
leased to the company nov operat-
ing the plant at . rental Of 10 per cent.
ON the cost, with the pruyiso that the
company will at the expiration Of the
present lease, acquire ownership of the
buildings by advancing. The irst cost
of the buildings.
Under the present contract Young,
Smytb, Field & Co., have the use Of
the buildings free of rent and taxation
for term of five years. The buildings
are owned by corporation, and should
it be decided to erect the addition the
money will be raised by subscriptions,
the shares of stock being placed at So
each. Already there are nearly one
hundred hands employed, and it is
more than likely that many of them
will take a share or. two of the new
stock, as it is to their mutual interest
that this should be a permane Mt industry
in Middletown. The intention of Mr..
Burgess is to enlarge the company's
instead of erecting any new ones. The
Middletown factory will be equipped
with all the necessary machinery to en-
able the goods to be finished and shipped
direct to the warehouses. At pre-
sent goods that are made in Middle
town are shipped to the Fourth street
factory in Philadelphia, where they are
prepared for the market.
Twenty-one thousand yards of ma
terial are weekly converted into shirts
at our factory, and it were well should
we be able to secure more such indus
tries for Middletown.
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Mrs. ]. M. Arthurs, of Kenton, is
visiting her mother, M. M. Wright.
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We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Ma
thaniel Williams is quite ill.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25

Mrs. Parvis is spending some time in
Philadelphia.
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Mr.. A. Cox, who for weeks has been
SO ill, is still very sick, but is slowly
improving.
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Mrs. Curry, of North East, Md, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs Annie Griffith,
in town.
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Rev. Frank Fletcher, of Townse nd,
attended the afternoon service at the
M. E. Church on Tuesday.
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iss Sall1e johnson, of Philadel-
phia, visited her brother, Mr.. H. c.
johnson this week.
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Miss Rachel Parrot, of Still Pond,
Md, is visiting Mrs. V. L. Culbertson.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25

Will Metten is spending few days in
town among his many friends.
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Mr.. Simeon S. Pennewell of Green
wood, was the guest of Mr.. Hugh G.
Browne this week.
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

George W. Humphry was in town on
Saturday.
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Mrs. William Taylor and Mrs. w. ].
Barnett spent the week with friends
in Philadelphia.
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Rev R. H. Adams, of Dover, made
brief visit to Middletown friends on
Wednesday.
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Miss May E. Unruh, of Wilmington,
Del, is visiting WIS. VS.. Letherbury.
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THE COMMISSION.
THE BILL CREATING IT PASSED
DURING THE WEEK.
WILL BUILD A PLANT.

Formation of the Commissfon-Draw-
ing Lots for Terms-Election OF
Oficers-The Bill In Full as
Adopted at Recent Meeting
of Our Citizens-The Sew
eral Duties of the Com
mission When and
How They May
Rn EIanfad.
Middletown transcript., 1893-02-25

Tue COnleSL uUWu w .CWO-IAio 100 OCeu |
Beasten and Miss Edith Reynolds.
These ladies stood up until Miss Rey-
nolds became embarrassed, and Miss
Beasten was declared the winner.
Mr.. Edward Reynolds presented the
prizes-a handsome Webster's Una
bridged Dictionary, and Prescott's Con-
quest of Mexico in three volumes-in
brief speech.
Miss Lizzie Hall next favored the
audience with piano solo, after which
the quartette named above closed the
entertainment with Drifting With
the Tide"
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
George W. Humphry was in town on
Saturday.
Mrs. Parvis is spending some time in
Philadelphia.
Rev. w. w. w. Wilson of Smy rna
was in town on Tuesday.
Mr.. s. NJ. Reynolds made a business
trip to Lover on Thursday.
81 t7.---sz-f 1-a-s
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Ma
thaniel Williams is quite ill.
Miss Maud Gooding is the guest of
Miss Lizzie Parker this week.
Will Metten is spending a few days in
town among his many friends
Mrs. J. NJ. Arthurs, of Kenton, is
visiting her mother, M. M. Wright.
Miss Rachel Parrott, of Still Pond,
Md, is visiting Mrs. V. L. Culbertson.
Miss May E. Unruh, of Wilmington,
Del, is visiting WIS. WIS. Letherbury.
Mrs. Curry, of North East, Md, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs Annie Griffith,
in town.
Mr.. A. Cox, who for weeks has been
SO i'll, is still very sick, but is slowly
improving.
Rev. R. H. Adams, of Dover, made
brief visit to Middletown friends ON
Wednesday.
Mrs. William Taylor and Mrs. w. j.
Barnett spent the week with friends
in Philadelphia.
iss Sall1e. johnson, of Philadel-
phia, visited her brother, Mr.. H. C.
Johnson this week.
Mr.. Simeon s. Pennewell of Green
wood, was the guest of Mr.. Hugh G.
| Browne this week.
Rev. Frank Fletcher, of Townse nd,
attended the afternoon service at the
NJ E. Church on Tuesday.
Mrs. Dan Cochran, of aryland,
spent the day on Thursday with her
sister, Mrs. Annie Griffith in town.
General Manager Tunis, of the Adams
Express Company, was in town on
Wednesday looking after the business of
his company here.
The many friends of Mr.. Frank Pool,
of McDonough, will be pleased to learn
that he is again about, having recovered
from severe spell of sickness
Assistant Postmaster R. T. Lock
wood leaves for Baltimore to-day, and
Mrs Ida Jones. who for several years was
the efficient assistant under Mr.. d. L.
Dunning, will take Mr.. Lockwood's
place during the illness of Postmaster
A. G. Cox.
A New Laundry.
Ladies and gentlemen who delight
in clean linen should try the Barnes
Erb Laundry Company, who have
recently establ shed an agency in Mid
dletown. Mrs. A. S. Adams will in
the future receive all orders for aun-
dry for this well-known firm, and all
work will be guaranteed to give salts
faction. Collars and cuffs 2 cents each.
Mrs. Mary A. White, the mother of
DR.. Josephine VI. r. White, of Will
mington, died at the residence of her
| daughter in that city on Monday last.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-24
THE lNFANTA'S VISIT.
She Calls at the White House and
Mrs. Cleveland Returns the Same.

WASHINGTON, May 2o.-The Infanta and her
suite called on President and Mrs. Cleveland
at IL clock today and were received in the
blue room. The floral decorations were taste
full though not lavish.
Mrs. Cleveland and the infanta chatted
briskly in English, during part OF the brief
visit, while at times the conve rsation was gen.
eral. At fifteen minutes past IL o'clock the
inianta made her sdieux, followed by the
others. They returned to the Arlington.
Promptly at o'clock two carriages drove
up and Mrs. Cleveland, accompanied by Col.
John NJ. Wilson, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Bissell.
Miss Herbert and Mrs. Hoke Smith. entered the
hotel, where they remained few minutes Mr..
Cleveland did not return the call of the prin.
cess. In this connection the precedent set dur
ing his former administration 10 remembered.
When Queen Kapio AMI was here and Wis
tied the president he did just as he did today.
After the queen had returned to her apart
ments Mrs. Cleveland, accompanied by Col.
Wilson. returned the call and with that formal
tiles ended.
On Tuesday evening at s o'clock President
and Mrs Cleveland will give a dinner to her
royal highness aud the royal party at the execu-
tive mansion.
The infauta wishes il understood thai she
has no desire to be treated in any other man
ner than that arranged by the government, and
is perfectly satisfied aud willing to abide by
all arrangements that may be made, whether
they conform or not to the punctilio of Spanish
court etiquette. Her one wish lie to be treated
in the American way.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-24
sAGINAW,s GREAT FIRE.
Best Portion of the City DestrOyed-Loss
Perhaps 81 900, 900.

Best Portion of the City DestrOyed-Loss
Perhaps 81, 100000.
SAGINAW, Mich, May pa little spark
and strong southwest gale this after
noon between and o'clock resulted in
q very destructive fire. In that time the
work of years of toll was DESTROYED, and
the fairest portion of Saginaw left a mass
of smoulderlng ashes and debris. The
fire is said to have started from the Chin
nev OF Briggs & Cooper, on what is known
as the Middle ground, and, waited by the
gale, it swept down and found refuge in
the mill plant of Sample q Camp, on the
docks of which there we're piles OF lum-
Der. Here it found rich food. and in the
twinkIing OF an eve the single spark had
grown into a roaring mass of flames, and
started on its mad career with fury that
no human hand could check.
Bristol-st. was next reached. Thence
the flames leaped 10 the east side
Just below Bristo-si and north of the
city hall. where were located a large num-
Der OF buildings, including hose No. 6, J.
T. Winkler's ice houses. eleven residences
on Tlden.st. and both sides OF Washing
ton-ave down to Holden st., which were
quickly licked up. Then the sparks
were carried across the old bayou into
the premises of the George f. Cross
lumber company, the planning mill.
lumber in the yard and dozen
tenement houses melting like snow.
Next came the Arlington & Curtis manu-
featuring company's extensive plants and
Passott's old soap factory, all of which
were wiped out. Here the fire struck
Jeiferson-ave. and in an hour
some of the finest residences in the
city were in ashes. The flames made a
clean sweep north to Emerson-st. where
the fire continued eastward. south and
along Emerson-st. toward the city limits.
1t cut a wide swath ON Green. Howard.
Sheridan and Warren-aves. and other
streets east st. Vincent's orphans home
succumbed early, but the inmates were all
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-24
MAX JUDD'S CASE.
Three Requests by Minister Grant for
an Exequateer.

LONDON. May 2O.-A Yienns corre-
spondent telegrsphs an interview which he
has had with Frederick Grant, U. S. min
lister to Austro- Hungary, concerning the
case OF Max Judd, recently appointed
U. S. corsul-general in the Austrian cap.
ital. He gives Mr. Grants statement sub.
stantially as follows:
For some time after Max Judd was APP
pointed it was doubtful that an exequatur
would be granted him. In response to
Mr.. Grants first request for Mr.. Judd's
exequatur Count Kalnoky, minis
ter of foreign affairs, said that
no decision had been reached in
the matter. second request from
Mr.. Grant for the eKequstur ELECTED
from Count Kalnoky the statement that
there were doubts as to the granting of it.
Mr.. Grants third, last and most pressing
request was answered by Count Tsafe,
Australian premier and minister of the
interior, who eventually informed him
that the exequatur would be granted.
VIENNA, May 20.-Eighty members of
the Anglo-American colony gave a fare
we'll dinner at the Hotel Bristol this
evening to Frederick Grant, the retiring
u. S. minister. A letter from Mrs. Grant
expressing her gratitude for the kindness
shown during her sojourn in Vienna was
read and MIR. Grant replied at length to
the toast proposed 10 his health.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-24
THE INVESTIGATION.
Secretary johnson Throws Some New
Light Upon 1t.

Secretary Johnson of the state board OF
charities has returned to the city. He says thai
the investigation at Fort Wayne was most
thorough and sa satisfactory In every way.
The newspaper reports" said he, "wert
true in the main. They say that the investiga.
ton completely exoneraIed the management OF
the institution. Our report to the governor
will exonerate the msoagem ent in regard to the
specific charges, but some smaller points
developed themselves during the "a.
Vestlgation that do not meet our
approval. These, however, are 10 more
than an investigation of the management
OF any of our institutions would bring
out The charges OF immortality against
Mrs. Orr were wholly groundleEs. The
charges made by Weber OF extravaganza were
hardly sustained. There were u few cases Of
moneys expended not justhable. but Eve
dollar bill would cover all. Inssmuoh as Weber
has been keeping tab on this for two years.
with view to investigation. i consider it
victory for the management rather than 9TH
erwise. Nearly ali the matter-it can hardly
be ca He'd evidenoe-which considered had
been handed about from gossip 10 gossip until
il had apparently reached some magnitude
but, upon being sifssd down, there
was htIle nothing in 1t The
charges against Blake we're admitted and were
not Investigated. but his crimes deeds Of mis-
conduct we're not known at the institution aud
not copied by others. On the whole
think / may say that the institution Is well
managed. The discipline has not possibly been
as good as il might be, and consequently the
children have been punished oiteneT than
would have been the case with a good dis
ciplinGrian at the head Of the institution. The
trustees have not yet decided upon q nan for
superintendent"