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Middletown transcript., 1894-06-30
Special excursion rates to Fairview Park
nd return from tile following stations
POsTMASTERs' SALARIES.
Report of the Post Office Department
for Delaware and Maryland,

for Delaware and Maryland,
The Post Office Department has COM
pieted the annual readjustment of salaries
OF incumbents of presidential offices. The
compensation depends upon the receipts for
the preceding year. The new salaries begin
ON July lst the beginning of the next fiscal
year The number of presidential offices to
be in operation during the next year is
1888, an increase of SO. OF the total 149
are first class, decrease of ?; 684 are second
class. decrease of 10, and 2,566 third class
an increase II. The other changes made
are: Third-class offices reegated to fourth
class, 50; new presidential post Offices, I24 !;
second-class offices assigned to first class, 4;
first-class offices relegated to second class,
6; second-class offices relegated to third
class. 35; third class assigned TO second
class, 26; first-class offices, July 1st 1894
149; second-class offices, July 1st, 1894, 664
and third-class offices, July 1st, 1894, 1885,
The total gross receipts of the ten largest
cities during the quarter were; New York,
S7,666, 729; Chicago "a ,622 ,613; Philadelphia,
s2,650,6s3; Boston. s2,4S3,033; st. Louis,
81, ,425, ,2sl; Cincinnati, 1861, ,295; Brooklyn,
1927 ,2s2; Baltimore, S794, ,6ss; San Francisco,
s7Ss, SIS; Pittsburg. $52l,32
The following table shows the present
salary and the salary after July LIST, in the
states of Delaware and Maryland, and the
receipts of each office for the year ending
March 31st
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CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Mrs. Martha Cation, of Philadelphia, is a
guest at Capt. Mariners
Miss A. Laura Jones is visiting among
friends in Philadelphia.
Byron BOuchelle. Jr., is spending some
time with relatives in Cecilton
Mrs. G. H. West and daughter Anna, of
Philadelphia. are guests at T. B. Hopper's
Delmar Smithers, of Maryland Univer-
sity, Baltimore, is at his home for several
weeks.
Miss Gertrude Kuntz, who has been the
guest of Miss Mamie Steele, has returned to
her home in New Castle
Mr. and Mrs. Ansley Wheaton, of New
ark, N. j., are spending a few days with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boulden,
The members of the Trinity NJ. E. Church
and the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will run an excur-
sion to Bay Ridge and COLCHESTER on the
popular steamer. "Sassafras," ON Thursday,
July 18th. Good meals will be served on
the boat and brass band will enIiyen
things for the passengers.
The members of the "old committee" of
several years past Will run one OF their ever
popular excursions to COLCHESTER Beach OH
the palace steamer, Emma Giles" on
Thursday. August 10th. A brass and string
band will be on the boat and plenty of
dancing is assured to those who delight in
its pleasures.
A party Of young gentlemen left on Mon
day last for a weeks cruise down the bay
stopping at Telchester. Bay Ridge, Balti-
more, Annapolis and Old Point Comfort.
Those composing the party are as follows:
Messrs. Wheeler, Godfrey, Morris and Bay
ard, of Philadelphia; Porter. of New York;
Riggs, of Baltimore; w. Brady. of Middle
town; Trenchard. ofChurch Hill II. Brady,
B. Steele, H. Metz, T. Conrsy and s. Steele
f. rJm Che5apeake City.
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LETTER FROM REV. MIR. BEERS.
st. Anne's Former Rector's Express
lions of Appreciation.

st. Anne'S Former Rector's Express
sIons of Appreciation.
EDITOR OF THE TRANscRIPr:-As my
oiiiciai connection with Midd letown has
| ceased | desire, through your paper, to
| thank the friends who have shown me and
mine any kindness during the nine years oil
my Recturshp of st. Annes Parish, and
this includes not merely the members of
ST. Anne'S, but also those of other Chris
tan conlmunions with whom | have lived
in broiherly concord, and from whom |
have received kind words OF thanks for
benefits received from my ministry hearty
good wishes for my future success-and eX-
pressioms Of deep regret at my removal
from their midst.
| was ;enderiy touched by little girl of
about Ten years of age whom l met this
week, who said, hear, Mr.. Beers that you
are going to leave u.s." ''Ies, my dear"
''We.l am very sorry, we shall miss you
on these streets" The words we're spoken
with such sweet. childish simplicity and
love that they went TO my heart do not
know the name Of the child, but | thank
her most sincerely. 1t is great thing to be
missed by loving little child. No detep-
ton there.
NV movements have not been often
chronicled in The papers, have charged the
editors not to chronicle them, | am not of
that class who wish TO have the movements
of myself and family paraded before the
public, don't think them of sufficient i'm
por;ance they only furnish pabuum for
town gossip, Of which there is much more
than enough.
] have tried to mind my own business and
let other peoples alone.
am conscious Of many imperfections,
persona! and official; for them l have to
answer to higher tribunal than mans. If
| have any friends, they have my love, if
have any foes they have my forgiveness.
For your kind editorial words from time
to time think you, and wish you happi-
ness and success.
Yours very truly,
JOSEPH BEERS.
f,,,o Daty, 1901
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PENINSULA NEWS.

A few Kent county peaches have gont
to market.
The Eikton NJ. f. Sunday School vii
give an excursion to iolcester Wednesday
July 1lth.
Miss Martha BiddIe, the veteran school
teacher of Cecil county, left on Thursday
for Milo. Maine, where she will spend the
summer.
The county commissioners of Cecil
| county have awarded the contract for
building seven bridges to the Bridge Co.
of New York, for $4,000.
The cotton mill Of c. A. Gambrille at
Baldwins, Cecil county, four miles north of
Elkton, was entered by burglars on Satur-
day night last and several hundred yards
of tabieclotb stolen.
JK. Miller Of Newark, will shortly start
on atour with his trained dogs one of which
will cross Niagara Fall on a tight rope
under which net will be suspended to
catch the dog i'll case it falls.
The Harlan Paper Mill at Leeds, Cecil
county, which has been shut down for
several weeks owing to the great damage
done by the heavy rains Of several weeks
ago, has resumed operation and is run.
ming day and night.
The indications are that New Castle will
have one of the hequietest Fourths for years.
There will be no public celebration and
scores of people are making preparations
to leave the city and seek pleasure else
where. A large delegation will attend the
Dover celebration.
Frank P. Cochran, Of near Galena, Kent |
county, reports that from an asparagus
patch of twelve acres he has marketed |
l3, $50 punches. Six acres Of this patch is
cut from for the first time this season. The
crop netied Mr. Cochran 101 cents per
bunch, a total from the twelve acres Of
81 ,395, or at the rate of S116 per acre.
Saturday afternoon all the out buildings
from Laurel, were consumed by fire. Mr..
Iordy, who is Democrat candidate for
sheriff, was away from home at the time
md nobody but Mrs. Gordy and her two
mail children were about the premises:
Seventeen building were destroyed, but the
esidence escaped. The fire was the result
If one of the children playing with matches
The loss will be 81 900 besides new Nc
Jormick reaper. which was totally de-
troyed it being used only Oh trial. There
vas do insurance on anything.
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60 rrna commencement.

The 10th Annual Commencement of
smvrna High School was held Wednesday
night in the Opera House. The following
was the program:
N,ns,o-ouartette-'M Moonlight on the Sea-
Messrs. W. O.. J. f. and }. A. Hcffecker
and L. NJ. Price.
saintstory-" oman's Sphere. Cora A.
Vansant. r
Miss Cuilingworth.
neutrality-suspicious. Curtius, Anon
EssavM:The influence Of the Fine Arts Upon
Social Life," Helen T. Rlnggoid
m,s;cOSolo-"If there be a Charming Lawn"
Goring Thomas
u, Mr roration-"The Young Man and His
n.o,.,Iati TradeI tdieenI-.The Return Of Enoch Arden )
Lord Terngson
Moroaret NJ, Robinson.
usic-Solo-"Heigho. .WH VI y Bro1n
MT. J Ed Hofecker.
aledictory-"CompuisoFy h1"catioh, John
sn,o--Selected Miss Culiingworth
prasartatiOn of Diplomas
ressa,, presen'a''o Rev. Thos. Poulson D. D
2maJ;ctjon Rev. Z. G. Adams
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CLEARING SALE BARGAINS.

Speaks for Itself.
Tis the last day of June. Harvest is
over, the summer is passing, and if yoI are
going to have new hat this season, now Is
the time to get it.
We will place on sale to-day urday-
aereat assortment of the newest ideas in
aIies and children's trimmed hats, a.
greatly 'ct.nce'i prices. You can get two
hats for the price o! one two months ago.
We offer great bargains in every depart
ment to-day. Dress goods and notions Mt
unarrroachntilu prices.
This is our bargain day Call ard see.
MRs. NJ. T.. BARNETT,
Main Street, Middlatown.
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PORT PENN.

Mrs. Nathan Yearsley is quite ill.--Flor
ence Eaton is recovering.
Henry Cleaver has been appointed rail
road commissioner of New Castle County
by Governor Reynolds in the place of the
late George L. Tybout. The duty of COM
missioners is 10 condemn land for railroad
purposes when necessary.
Rev. Luther Oates administered the COM
munion on last Sunday, the 24th, in the
Presby terian church. There was one ad.
dition to the church by certificate. Rev,
o. A. Gillingham preached in the evening,
having conducted morning service for Mr..
Oates in Delaware City.
The season does not seem TO have fairly
opened at Augustine Park. Few tourists
have as yet appeared, probably on account
of hard times. The switchback is now
repaired, and everything looking lovely
and attractive. Nothing can exceed the
beauty of the "brimming river" at that
point, where it imperceptibly melts into
the bay.
Now is the tina when particular atten-
ton should be paid to sanitary conditions,
drains, wells. etc., and especially cellars. lf
cellar windows are open during the day
the warm moist air condenses en- the cool
walls aud make them damp; consequently
it is far better to leave the windows open
at night, and close them during the day.
Do not neglect drains and sink pipes. Cop
peras mixed with little water makes a
good disinfectant. The best physicians
concede that typhoid fever often results
from drinking impure water. A little
money, spent in cleaning wells now. may
save many dollar on doctors bills, during
the fall when constitutions are favorable
for typhoid and malarial fevers, and when
all may be charged up to vile odors from
the cannery. Remember the half score
cases of fever here in this little place last
fall, and use a good generous ounce of
prevention.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.

Rev. Herman Roe will preach here OF
Sunday
Mrs. Martha Naudain is visiting her son
William Lyman.
Mrs. Thomas Wells has returned from q
visit near Smyrna.
The Fieldsboro school held its annual
| picnic on Thursday.
Captain Virgins has taken business trip
to Cape Charles City.
Miss Skelenger, of Wilmington, is the
guest of Mrs. 1. D. Venn.
Nearly all our farmers are done cutting
wheat and report an exceptionally fine
crop.
Mr.. Garrett Hart, of West Point, Va, has
been visiting relatives here He returned
to his home on Thursday.
Mrs. Maggie Smith and daughter Helen,
of Middletown, have been spending a few
days with Mrs. John Townsend.
Prof. ". A. Hutchison and his sister Miss
Katie, have come home from Pennington
Seminary to spend the summer
Rev Alfred Smith, Presiding Elder, was
to have preached here Sunday evening, but
owing to the storm there was no service.
Thirteen persons were taken into full
membership with the church on Sunday
morning There are quite q number yet to
follow
Rev. F. F. Carpenter, Mrs. Carpenter and
baby, started for Ocean Grove on Monduy
morning. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Carpenters mother, Mrs. Milegan, of
Cape Charles City
Mrs. Chears. wife of Joseph Chears, few |
miles out from here, died very suddenly on |
Thursday morning, was not sick more than |
five minutes. 1t is supposed that her death |
was the result of heart trouble. She leaves
three little children. Deceased was only
about 80 years DID,
Miss Martha Deakyne died on Friday
evening at the home of her brother Mr..
George Deakyne, near Union. Her funeral
ook place on Sunday afternoon. Services
we're held at Union Church and were con-
lucted by Rev. F. F. Carpenter. Many of
hose who attended the funeral were caught
n the severe storm which followed and
ome of them got very wet before they
cached home
L. L. Maloney entered into the contest
or the Encyclopedia Brittanica which
vas offered by the Philadelphia Inquirer,
o the boy or girl who would form the cor
ect sentence out of the eight words given.
Ie received letter saying that his answer
7as correct, but did not reach the office as
oon as the boys who won. The conditions
1ere that the first correct answer which
cached the office should receive the prize.
J. s. and w. Lattomus are rebuilding the
lrge shed back of their store
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BECAUSE THEY ARE WOMEN.
Pupils That Could Take tbs Examina-
rion but are not 'sQualtfied''
l,and Idntt.S.

Pupils That Could Take tbs EXamina-
tion but are not ''Quaitfied''
Candidates.
Prof. Fred Robinson Of Delaware College
ean,a to Middletown on Tuesday, as was
previously announced, to examine candi-
dates for admission to Delaware College.
M candidates presented themselves. but
he had all examination, nevertheless.
Prof. Tharp principal Of the Midd!etown
school felt desire TO know how some OF
his pupils ranked with the College re-
anirnents, and though totally unprepareG
for such an examination, several We're
found willing to make the attempt. The
most difficult questions of the list III Age
brn and Geometry only were used. Miss
Julia Staais of the A. class answered all
the questions correctly that were given in
Algebra aria demonstrated the principles of
5 ont of six questions il Geometry, giving
entirely extemporaneous work at The
blackboard. Sallie Jolls and Mary MaZwe
of the b class gave correct answers TO the
questions given in Algebra, and Prof Rob
inson compiimented them all for their ex
cellent work He expressed 10 little sur
prise and pleasure at the grade of work
done in our schools, ard congratulated
Prof. Tharp upon the standard he main
tanned But no matter how wei! tie girls
NAV do. nor how eager they may be TO so
to Delaware Collgc, they can't enter there,
because. forsoothe, Delaware College does
not admit women.
Is it not time to make hange, and give
the .'co-eds" chance.
Middletown transcript., 1894-06-30

the books and states are put away, the
school house door is barred, and teachers
and pupils ore scattering far and near car.
rying with them pleasant memories of the
seasons work.
The Middletown schools have had very
successful and satisfactory year. There
| have been 245 pupils enrolled since the
| opening last September and each of the six
departments has made good record. as is
shown in the number of promotions and
the high averages o. the pupils
1t was our purpose to give an outline of
the work accomplished in each department,
but the lack of space prevents US.
There are six departments, and each of
the first five embrace two grades, covering
two years work. Department No. l, has
three grades and covers three years work.
The teachers are: Prof w. B. Tharp, Prin-
cipal, Room No. 1; Miss Ida Howell, No. .
Miss Mary Budd, No, 8; Miss Mary Price;
No. 4; Miss Annie Maxwell, No. 5; Miss
Lizzie Hall, No. 6.
In each of the two lower grades very
interesting closing exercises were held.
Miss Annie Maxwelrs little folks enter
tanned number of visiting friends OH
Thursday afternoon. They recited, sang
and gave a number OF school exercises,
showing themselves remarkably apt in
long division and multiplication and also
in the knowledge Of anatomy; from chart
of the human skeleton they enumerated
the bones of the body and their uses and
many other things, equally surprising to
the visitors.
Tie Principal was very complimentary of
this department. He said they had gone
beyond the required course and had done
the best work of the year. Miss Maxwell
has rare tact with the children, their fond
ness for her and their progress under her
instruction indicates the measure Of her
success. All honor to her and Miss Lizzie
Hail who has the first primary department.
In her room the men and women of the
10Th century are taking their first steps in
the highway of knowledge. These little
people are to be our future leaders and
statesmen and reformers, and there is no
more important grade in all the school
than hers.
We cannot refrain from noting some of
the work done in Room No. /, especially |
that of The class in Botany. The speci- |
men books are works of art, and the pressed |
plants and flowers with their analysis are |
credit to d connoisseur.
Prof. Tharp and his entire corps are en-
titled to highest regard of every member |
of the community. Too high an estimate |
cannot be placed upon the character of |
their work, and they should have the
moral support of every citizen and patron |
Of the schools.
We wish them all pleasant. restful |
and with the return of Septem-
Der days will welcome them back again.
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ST. GEORGES SPARKS.

Ira Pierce. Of Wilmington,is is spending his
vacation here.
Mr.. Benjamin Gam, of Wilmington,
spent Thursday in town.
Miss Ida Wright has returned from a visit
to friends in the country.
Messrs. Edward Gam and Henry Straub
spent Wednesday in Wilmington.
Mrs Geolgie Taylor is visiting her sister,
Mrs. E. w. Jester, in Wilmington.
The Epworth Le,gue will give picnic
i'll Mr.. Carrow's woods on July 4th.
Nina c. Smith who formerly taught
school here, spent Wednesday in town.
Mr. John V. Vail, of Phoenixvlle, Pa, is
visiting friends in and near town this week.
Mrs. Sallie Riley returned Wednesday
evening from Baltimore, where she has
been visiting her son.
A party of young people will picnic in
the woods at Mr.. VIM. Reynolds, near
town, on Saturday afternoon
Mrs. Wo 1dfeld, of Camden. \. J., who
has been visiting her brother, Jas. Hudson,
returned home Wednesday.
Most of the members of Perseverance
Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will go to Dover,
July 4th, to participate in the parade and
celebration to be held there ON that day.
Walter Poore, of the firm of Colescott &
Co., Philadelphia, is visiting his parents, to
the delight of his numerous lady friends,
for when he is home, boat rides aud small
fishing parties are i'll order.
F. G. Sutton returned on Monday from
Westmoreland county, Va. He feels we'll
repaid for his trip to this memorable Sec
ton, famous as the birthplace of George
Washington. James Monroe and the Lees"
including Light House" Harry Lee of
Revolutionary times. and the late General
Robert E Lee. Their homestead, Stratford
Hall, is a large mansion built of brick, and
is of the Queen Anne style of architecture.
Owing to its inaccessibility- miles
from the railroad-but few tourists visit
this section.
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PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
and What Thev Are Doing.
Mrs. VI. G.. Barnett was in Bridpeyille

| and What Thev Are Doing.
Mrs. NJ. G. Barnett was in Bridgevills
on Tuesday.
DIR. and Mrs. W. +. Barnard are ex.
peeted home to-pay
Miss Fannie Short. of Clayton, spent q
short time III town Thursday.
Mrs Z. r. Cochran and Miss Blanche
, Cochran are at Hartford, Conn.
Mrs Capt Paults and grand daughter
of Camden \. ]. are guests of Mrs. Chas.
Howell.
Mrs Watts and daughter of Church
Hill are guests Of Mrs. Sparks at the Mid
dietswn Hotel.
~ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis and Miss
Bunella Davis Of Milford are visiting Mrs.
Manlove Wilson.
Misses Dale and Broughton, of POGO
moke City are guests Of Miss Frazier at the
Appleton House.
Mrs. y. N. Browne will 90 to Salisbury
Nd, for little visit Rev. Mr.: Browne will
Join her on Monday.
DR. and Mrs. Eimund Gibbs of Balti-
more spent a few days this week at the
OF ! homestead on the Levels.
Gen. Henry II. Lock wook of Washing
ton D. G. is visiting friends and relatives in
and near Middletown this week.
Mr. and Mrs J. B. Foard are enjoying
mountain air among the Alleghanies,
where they will remain for brief season.
Mr.. Iruing Walker passed through
town on Monday. He and his wife are
at their delightful country
place, near Chestertown, Md.
Miss Addie Hazard starts to-day for !
Ocean Grove to spend the summer at the
Delaware Villa" Her mother will join |
her in Philadelphia and accompany her to |
the seashore.
Rev. and Mrs n. NJ Browne attended |
he wedding of the William Henry Evans
and Miss Emma Virginia Downing, last
Thursday evening in Wilmington. Mr..
Browne performed the ceremony in the
presence Of number of friends.
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FOURTH OF JULY.
The Programme as Arranged for the
Fourth at Dover.

J The Programme as Arranged for til
Fourth at Dover.
A grand parade will be held at 10 o'clocl
Governor Reynolds and Staff; many Secre
Societies of the town; Peninsula ard Me-
Jersey men and boys mounted all mum
bering 1900 in line, to march through tn
principle streets of town, thence to Fair
view Park, where will be given the follow
ing programme:
Base ball, Camden VS.. Clayton.
Four bicycle races.
John H. Clark's combination of cham
| pion boxers and wrestlers from the Ameri
can Athletic Club of Philadelphia, headed
| by the most scientific boxer living, John
H, Clark, and his wonderful prodigy
frankie Hogan, 9 years old, pronounced by
Champion James j. Corbett the greatest
boy boxer in the world and a marvel Of the
18th century, giving true representations
Of champion fights and fighters, the grea-
test novelties ever seen.
James Glynn, champion heavy weight,
of Brooklyn, n. Y. and Fred Woods
champion middle weight of Pennsylvania,
Tommy Kelley, of Boston, and John
Hogan, of Philadelphia, cyclone boxers;
Mike Dee, 125 pound champion of Pennsyl-
vania, and Harry Stickner, champion light
weight Of Chicago.
Daft Diggins. champion light weight
wrestler of England, and Benny Jones,
champion wrestler of America, will COM
pete, the best two in three falls, catch as
catch can, for purse Of $780, The mana
cement will give $50 to any light weight
who either man cannot throw in fifteen
minutes.
The Cuban wonder champion l40 pound
colored boxer Of America and the Black
Pearl will show the colored folks what
they can do.
The people of the Peninsula should not
fail to see these scientific contests for they
will be unequalled.
Three good horse races may be expected |
from the following entries:
2.60 CLASS, TRorTING-PURsE $3.50.
James Bennett Fl. B. Windsor, Milford,
Bolton. b S, ). H. Reed, Dover.
Clara ch m, sapp & Wilkerson, Willow
Mac, g, Henry Dutton, Dover.
Delaware ware, Russell, blk $, w. H. Jones,
Black Spec, m. T. B. shrew, Mt. Holly.
Bayard. Armstrong 6 Spares. Middletown
susie d. m Willis NOVEL;, Dover
Singer, br e, J. B. Millington, Baltimore
}. .4OcLAss, TRoTTISG AND PAcINe.-pURsE 500.
Lady Avon, b m. F. c. Slemmer, Marydel.
Queen Garrtott, b I, W. T. Harriott, Baiti-
more.
Sampson, Sa1,p2 g, Henry Dutton, Dover.
Bayard, Armstrong Sparks, Middletown
Rena Russell, blk IN, q. A. Millington,
Dover.
Reamer. blk g, Harry N. Walker, Dover
Headlight, g, j. L. Dickinson, Townsend. |
George +, &, G. K. Frazier, Marydel
Mayhower, b IN, L. Levy, Dover
NameleSs, 5. Walton, Falls Mills, Val
Lucy n, b N, +. b. Shreve, Mt. Holly, NJ.
Avon, b m
2.25 CLASS, TRorTING-PURsE 900,
Sampson, b e, Henry Dutton, Dover.
Roger, g, +. B. Shreeve, Mt. Holly, v. j. |
Lilly ID, DIN, w. b. Biggs, Mlddletown.
Forest Boy, b 9, Emory Section, power.
Student, b &, L. HutchiSon, Philadelphia |
Mac, G, oseph Lester, Philadelphia.
Friday, &, 5. Walter, Fails Mills, Va.
George F, G, c, r. Frazier, Marytel.
Special excursion rates to Fairview Park,