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Middletown transcript., 1894-06-23
REUNION AT ST. ANNE,s.
The old Church on the Hill Thronged
With WorshipDers

1
With Worshippers.
| The annual service at old st. AnIies last
| Sunday was one of the most delightful
| yearly meetings ever held in that sacred
| and historic place. The weather was as
| perfect day in June could be, and large
congregation gathered from all the coun-
| try side to worship in the house where our
fathers for several generations back, were
want to assemble on the Sabbath.
A new generation has come up since the
old church was abandoned and few if any
of the old congregation were among those
who filled the pews on Sunday.
The chancel was ornamented with fra
grant roses. dasies ferns; and bouquets of
the same were on the quaint, high pulpit
stand. The twitter of birds and the ripple
of the streamlet waited on the summer air,
made fitting prelude to the beautiful SER
vice. Nature herself was in worshipful
mood, and the very trees, those majestic
oaks, had sermons for those who would
listen. The service throughout was very
beautiful The litnay. the TIE Deum
and the congregational singing were all very
impressive
The sermon by the Rector, Rev. Joseph
Beers was peculiarly appropriate to the
occasion, and was full of thought and in
spiration. His text was For here we
have no continuing City, but We seek one
to come" Heb. 1914. The sermon was full
ofglimpses into the spirit realm where the
many mansions are where Light. and Love
and Truth make the perfect, unfading un-
clouded day, in contrast to the per-
ishing things of earth to which mortals are
so devoted.
The citizenship of heaven, the kind of
being that are to inhabit the realms of day
were also very forcible points of the SER
mon and the figures and SMILES used were
like beautiful pictures that bring out the
thought in living words.
At the close of his sermon Mr.. Beers
complimented the parish upon recent i'm
provements to the adjoining Cemetery and
exhorted them to continue to keep the
grounds and the sacred edltlce in repairs
and referred with natural pride, to the
ifthe walls of the structure
which were made of good old English
brick
Afrer the sermon Mr.. f. CLANCY sang
Calvary" with great deal of expression
and pathos. His Interpretation of til is
beautiful song was perfect and was
fitting close to the service.
The social features of the day were very
enjoyable. Greetings and handshakings of
friends Of all denominations made il in very |
truth reunion. Many were 10th TO leave |
and fain would linger about the old church. |
among the tombs and under the great trees |
that have sheltered many generation Of
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COMMENCEMENT.
Middletown Public Schools to Give
an Entertainments.

Middletown Public Schools to Give
an Entertainment.
The Middletown schools will hold COM
mencement exercises in the Opera House
next Friday evening: The program which
is being arranged will embrace number
of pleasing features, consisting of vocal
solos, Duets, quartettes aid several full
choruses by the school, orchestra music,
essays and Rotations.
There are two graduates, Miss Lena Piser
whose essay is "Woman's Future" and
Miss Julia Staats. essay aud va aiidictory ad-
dress What Woman Has Accomplished
in the 10Th Century" Rev. T. ] Mason of
of Wilmington will make the address
A nominal fee of 10 cents will be the price
of admission, and all patrons and friends
OF the schouis. and everyone interested in
education should be present. The enter
tainment will be If high order, and will
be a credit to both teachers AID pupils.
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PORT PENN.

Although thunder was heavy Wednesday
night there was little rain, and the heat is
great.
Since the passing of the straw berry, fruit
seems very scarce. and raspberries or
cherries would find ready sale here
Samuel Bender has opened au attractive
ice cream saloon, at the stand of the old
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DELAWARE CITY.

There is tald Of straw-:itl already.
Miss Carrie Clark visited Philadelphia
this week.
Miss Nora Foard is visiting her brother
in Philadelphia.
Miss Bina Foard has returned from
visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Florence Higgins is visiting her
aunt Miss Mary Higgins.
Miss Annie Schunder visited relatives in
Philadelphia this week.
Miss Emily Smith is being entertanedby
Mrs. S. Vail in Dutch Neck.
The canal carpenters are repairing the
pier above the canal entrance.
Mrs E. We'll and daughter, of German
town, Pa, are visitng'frieEds in town.
Mrs. S. McClain, of Philadelphia, was
entertained by fir ends in town this week.
Alice, youngest daughter of Charles Hail.
died of whooping cough on Tuesday.
Mrs. Devoe. of Chester, spent Wednes-
Ths serenaders were out in full force on
Tuesday evening TO greet the bride and
groom.
Mrs. Sullivan has opened millinery and
dressmaking establishment on Clinton
street.
Mr.. Allen Shaw and mother. of Phila-
delphia, we're the guests of friends in town
on Wednesday.
Joseph Lewis, wife and children, of
Philadelphia. also two friends, spent We'd
nesday with his father, Samuel Lewis.
Robert Mills and family. of Wilmington,
arrived on Tuesday at their pleasant home
on Washington street. where they will
spend the summer.
A fortnight back trade was very dull in
the camel; now ii is brisk again. 1t is said
the tow path drivers have gone on strike
on account of reduction having been
made in their wages.
Governor Reynolds was in town on Fri
day. He visited the quarantine station at
Reedy Island and took trip through the
canal on the tug boat C. G. Ash, accom-
panied by J. T. Cheairs, J. Thomas Price,
DIR. F. s. Dunlap and Others
Last Sunday the Presbyterian church
held their Childrens Day service. The
music WAS spirited and we'll rendered.
Misses Bernice Kane and BERTHE Clark
sang duett very pre:tily. The "Dike
Builders" being the special service. Twelve
of the scholars built wall, and on each
block in prominent letters were the words
patriotism, reverence, temperance. etc.,
and these words the pastor selected for the
subject of his address. The Secretary of
the Sunday school read his annual report
to the effect that the Sunday school num-
bered 105, with an average attendance of
95. The offering was estimated to be $40. !
Rev. Mr.. Amos being called upon for an
address, spoke in fattering terms of cele-
brated Presbyterian clergymen he had |
known and of tie church generally. Ex-
cept the annoyance of the extreme heat,
the evening was very enjoyable one The
question has been asked if it would not be |
better for both churches to have this special |
service at the same time; then the unavoid- |
able crowd when the three Protestant con-
yregations meet in one church would be |
spared us.
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Excursions to Asburv Park ny

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.,
will sell excursion tickets TO Asbury Park,
N. j., and return, from all points on its
lines east of the Ohio River, July Sth, 9th
and 10th, good returning until July 10Th,
with privilege of extension until September
LIST, provided the return portion of the
ticket is deposited with the Joint Agent at
Asbury Park on or before July 18th.
The round trip rate from Baltimore will
be 81 90, Washington ss.25 and Lexington,
$13.75. and correspondently low from all
other points on the B. & o. system. 2f
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THE INCOME TAX.

Hiil's Fight Against ft-An Interesting
Speech.
Senators Hill, Hoar and Higgins go ON
record as making the strongest fight against
the Infamous income tax. Hill spoke for
three hours on Thursday in opposition to
it.
His speech was delivered with great
earnestness and effect. The galleries ap
plauded and number of Senators and
Representatives crowded around him with
congratulations. II was a great speech.
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Excursion Rates For 4 ofJulv.

In pursuance of its usual liberal custom,
the &. & 0. r. r.. will sell excursion tickets
between all ticket stations on its line east
of the Ohio River, for all trains July 3rd
and 4th, valid for return trip until July 9TH
inclusive, at reduced rates. 2t
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Unclaimed Iatfers

Following is the list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the Post Office which can
be had by saying they are advertised:
Lot Seward, Laura Jackson, Charles Ross.
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Aup,,stine Park.

Augustine Park will open for the sea son
of 1894 on Thursday, June .Sth, with So
/. eial Hop in the evening. and every succeed
ing Thursday evening until the season
closes there will be hop.
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TOWNSEND TOPICS.

Our farmers are busy in their wheat
fields.
Miss Annie Bramble spent Thursday in
town.
Miss Mary Waters, of Ga!ena, spent Sun
day with Miss Minnie Slant.
Miss Bertha Harris, OF Clayton, is the
guest of Mrs j. S. Lattomus
Miss Anita Wilson who has been attend
ing school in New Hampshire, came home
on Thursday evening.
Rev. Daniel Camp and wife, of Tucahoe,
N. j., who were visiting Mr.. J. W. Naudain
for several days, have returned to their
home.
Mrs. J. S. Lattomus and Miss Lille Rey-
nolds attended the wedding of Miss Sarah
Hurlock on Wednesday, which took place
near Blackstone
Alvan, the little sen of John Atwell, was
knocked over by a colt on Monday and it
was first thought that he was rretty
seriously hurt, but he has recovered
Miss Louisa Lattomus had fall OH Mon
day evening which resulted in a very badly
swollen and blackened eye. She suffered
very much for few days but is recovering
now.
Miss Minnie Slant, of this place and Mr..
David Greer, of near here, were quietly
married by Rev. F. H. Moore, of Middle
town, on Wednesday evening. June goth.
We extend our congratulations.
Mr.. Edward Graves left here on Wednes-
day in very happy mood. He went to
Middletown and claimed Miss Fannie
Green as his promised bride. They were
married at Dover by Rev S. NJ Morgan.
Mr.. Graves will bring his bride to Town
send on Friday evening, and will soon set
tie in their new home. We extend our
best wishes for happy future.
COMMENCEMENT.
The Commencement exercises of the
Townsend Public Schools were held last
night in the School House Hall, and was
one of the most pleasing events of the sea-
son. The careful work of Prof Roe speaks |
for itself in the manner in which his pupils |
acquitted themselves There were three |
of the graduating class, and they |
are all bright aud well disciplined pupils
The program was as follows Chorus, |
America" Prayer. Rev. I. +. Carpenter |
Essay and Salutatory yesterday and To-
Levi L. Maloney. Song and Cho-
rus. Essay. 1.-The March of Civilization"
Walter c. Moffitt. Music Essay and Val.
edictory, ''Oid Things have PASSED. Away
Miss Nellie L. LYMAN. Music Address /
Rev. Adam Sieng!e' of Smyrna. Presen-
tation of Diplomas by the principal, who
also made brief address to the graduates
,ommending them for their good work,
and expressing the tercher's solicitude that
-he best, hi CHEST and truest aims in life
should be theirs, which was followed by
he closing song.
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Games to be played to day The C. A. c.
Of New Castle at Camden. Brownson of
Wilmington at West Chester. Rockford
and Linwood at Riverview. "Shooflys," of
Townsend at Clayton.
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The G. A. c. team of New Castle defeated
the Athletics picked nine of Wilmington,
at New Castle, Saturday afternoon by a
score of 13 to7
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Deatl, of an Infant.

Infant child Of Michael and Mary Carroll
died yesterday, and will be buried to-day
at ST. Francis Xavier L. G. Cemetery.
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Hawke, of Baltimore has been a winner
in every one Of the games that he has
pitched this season..
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The 'shoofys,,' of Townsend did not
play at Clayton last Saturday, owing to the
illness of their pitcher, Naylor. They play
the postponed game to-day at Clayton
Mcmahon was put out of the Boston Bal
timore game Monday for throwing the ball
over the grand stand. The ball had been
cut by one of the Boston players. Hawke,
the other Delaware boy took his place.
The Rock fords had a badly crippled tea m
in the field against the Montgomery Ath-
letic Association Club of Philadelphia, at
Wilmington last Saturday and were de-
feated by score of1s to 4.
The Smyrna Base Ball Club was defeated
by the strong Camden nine at Smyrna last
Saturday in close played and interesting
contest by a score of IL to 7. Stevens and
Radcliffe were the opposing pitchers. Hits,
Smyrna, 6; Camden, 8. Struck out. by
Stevens, 10; by Radc life, 12.
The base ball club of the Brownson Lii
brary Association has reorganized. The
new club. is composed Of several new play
ers who will greatly strengthen the
club. Foster will do some of the pitching
and will be assisted by several more good
men. The club will play its first game this
afternoon with the Brandywine Club at
West Chester.
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JUNE BRIDES.
Two Couples United In One Dav-Mfd-
dletown Furnishes Bride For One
and a Groom For Another

| dletOWn furnishes Bride rOr OHe
and Groom For Another
Miss Ethel Covington, youngest daughter
of Mr.. G. w. Covington of Still Pond, Md,
and DR.. William L. Barnard, ), of Middletown,
were married at the Still Pond NJ. e.
Church, OH Wednesday morning at G
o'clock. The church was very prettily
trimmed with flowers and vines, and a
large company of friends and relatives
were present to witness the ceremony.
While the company were being seated
Miss Annie Barnard, sister of the groom,
played the march from Tanhauser and
when the bridal party entered the church
the strains Of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March were beautifully rendered.
Two little boys, Maxwell Starkley and
LeCount Haines acted as pages.
The bride and groom were preceded by
little Louise Starkely who as flower
girl, carried daisies, and Locksley Haines, a
five year old gallant, handsomely dressed,
and bearing the wedding ring on salver.
The fair. young bride was very lovely in
a white silk dress with chiffon and ribbon
trimmings, with orange blossoms, and car
ried handsome bouquet of sweet peas, Ill
lies of the valley and orchids.
The groom wore black coat of fashion,
BILE cut and light trousers.
The beautiful ring ceremony of the
Methodist Episcopal Church was used, and
the marriage was performed by Rev. J. D.
Rigg, assisted by Rev. J. D. Kemp.
After the marriage and reception a: the
residence of the bride, the party took the
7:1O north bound train, and passed through
Middletown at 9:0S
They will make an extensive tour and
after two weeks will return to Middletown
where they will reside.
DIR. Barnard is well-known here, having
been a resident of Middletown nearly two
years.
He and his winsome bride have many
friends who wish them a happy married
life The TRANSCRIPT extends congratula-
tions.
GRAyEs-GREEN.
Miss Frances H. Green. youngest daugh-
ter of Alfred H. Green of this town, and
w. T. Graves, of Townsend, were married
OH Wednesday at one o'clock in the parlors
of the Hotel Richardson ut Dover The
impressive ceremony was very gracefully |
performed by Rev. S. NJ. Morgan, pastor of
the NJ. E. church at Mt. Salem; and was
witnessed by Mrs. Wallace Eliason, Mis- |
Jennie Green, sisters of the bride, and Mr. |
CT arles Jolls
After the marriage the bridal party |
partook Of an elaborate dinner served |
at the hotel, in Richardson's mimi |
table style. The bride wore very hand |
some and becoming gown of Covert cloth |
with brown trimmings, and hat and gloves |
to match.
Nir. and Mrs. Graves took the south /
bound train from Dover, and will make a
ten days tour.
They will reside in Townsend,
Mr.. Graves is Postmaster and general
merchant at that place. and is prosperous
and worthy young man. Mrs. Graves is
we'll known here where she has hosts of
friends, who join the TRANSCRIPT in wish
ng her bon voyage on the matrimonial
sea. We extend our congratulations to the
happy pair.
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BASE BALL

Clayton is trying to arrange game with
the Camden club at some near date.
The Y NJ. C. A. defeated the Letter Car
riers' nine, Monday at Riverview by a
score of to 6.
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/! Attention!

LHUIGS AItGHlfOiHs ~
" Great bargains in millinery! Selling out
at cost at Mrs. B. o. Payne's.
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HARVEST
TINE
THE BEAUTIES OF THE LAND
SCAPE JUNE.
HOW OUR FATHERS REAPED
Contrasting Scenes Of Now and
Then-The First Reaper in the
Community and who Owned 1t.
Where Big Dinners Grew.
T is beautiful out in

: is beautiful out in
the country now.
Harvest time and
harvest weather all
the week through;
the June land-
scape was never
fairer. '1'is natures
rarest pic tur e.
Words cannot des-
cribe it, nor brush
portray it:-T h e
The sun., 1894-01-28
CROKER ON THE INCOME TAX.
why Ne Went to washingtoa and what
He do.

He do.
Richard Croker returned from his trip to
Washington yesterday afternoon. and set at
rest many OF the rumors which have been cir
culated about the occasion Of his visit to the
national Capitol
There was absolutely no politics connected
with my journey to Washington" said he. Il
went there with my boy Frank. who wished to
see some OF his friends at Georgetown College.
and left him there. / took advantage OF the
occasion. 1t is true. to pay my respects to the
President and Speaker Crisp. but all OF the
stories which have grown out oithose visits are
without other foundation than the mere fact
that called on the President and the Speaker.
While in the Speakers room at tho Capitol l
was called on by some members OF tho New
York delegation In Congress. They asked me
what thought OF the proposed saddling OF the
Wilson bill with the income tax. | told them
that thought It would iniuriously affect the
chance Of the bill's passage and also told
them that. In my opinion. the adoption OF such
measure would andanGer the election OF the
Democratic candidates for Congress at tho
special election TO be held here. next week.
election. but merely expressed The opinion
that it might hurt them. Nor did volunteer
x. h.' 1st1ar Ds and answered as believe the sitG:
- believe now continued Mr Croker with
the responsibility Of the Wilson bill with tho
income tax hooked on to Il will have hard
road to travel. This is especially applicable 10
New York where the people have 10 pay one
personal tax already in addition to the tax on
their real estate. and To impose an Income
tax on these would be pretty hard on them.
=" Another thing must be considered in con-
nection with the levying OF an income tax, and
that is that while the tax 10 directly paid by
the rich 1t eventually falls upon the poor-ths
lahoring man the tenant"
?" What are the chances OF the confirmation
OF Mr.. Peckham's nomination for Justice OF
the Supreme Court? Mr.. Croker was asked.
heard nothing on that subject during my
stay in Washington" he replied, Il did not
see either Senator Hill or senator Murphy.
Both were away.
had gone TO Washington to inelte New York
members to revolt against the Wilson bill.
Regarding the story that he was RESPONSE
Bile Tor the tilt between Congrsssmen Gum
minRs and Cochran, he said: !. did not know
ANYTHING about their diamond dinieulty until
read itin the papers this morning"
on his visit 10 the President he said: Il
found Mr. Cleveland in excellent spirits."
% Did he intimate when he intends to I'LL the
Federal places ia this eityf' Mr.. Croker was
asksd.
and only called on tho President to pay my
spscts." he answered.
The sun., 1894-01-28

sell bonds to a greater amount than 10 re-
quirsd to make up the deficit in the $1,000 =
They ask a preliminary Injunction to re-
strain the selling OF the bonds. and that after
n hearing the Injunction he made perpetual. ,
Des Moines, la. Shellabargrr and Wilsen OF
Washington, and Congressman Pence OF Colo
The report Of the Judiciary Com mittee OF tho
House on Mr.. Baiey's resolution relative to
bond purchases by the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, returned yesterday with favorable
recommendation. was presented to the House
to-day by Mr.. Bailey. The resolution. says the
report, states two propositions:
1. That the Secretary of the Treasury has NJ
authority to issue and sell bonds except under
the terms of the Resumption act.
.. That proceeds, OF bonds sold under that
act cannot be applied to any purpose except
such as are specified in IT..
the Secretary does not dissent, and the issue
is thus reduced TO the second proposition the
provisions Of the act relating to the Issue OF
bonds III these the report says:
1t appears too clear for argument that the
% Was aHhorI9a 10 tor s 9SRIs
authorized and required In that act. and this
authorization Is limited to the extent neces;
sary TO carrying this act Into fun effect: and
further, ,to use the proceeds for the purposes
firmed In their belief that this is unQuestiona-
bly, the true construction OF the act by reason
OF the fact that It Is the one that has heret9i
parties. A question involving the disposition
OF this fund was submitted to the Judiciary
Committee Of the Ftity-second Congress, and
both the majority and minority reports agreed
that the Secretary had no sem blance OF right
to use the reserve fund for any purnose ex-
cept to redeem the greenbacks. The lan-
guAge Of the reports on this point Is quoted.
and also Secretary Bnyard's en- phatic declara-
tion in the senate in 1882 in a debate on this
But 1t cannot be too emphatIcally stated
and repeated that that gold was bought with
bonds OF the United States for one purpose,
maintain resumption; and II 1t lie used for
anything else II Is a perversion oithe fund and
a breach OF the trust"
The annual report Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury shows" says the report, that he did
not consider himself authorized to sell bonds
or to uss the proceeds OF bonds which might bs
sold for the purpose Of defraying the ordinary
expenses OF the Government. lie recon- mended
an amendm dment to the present Law which would
authorize him to use the money derived from
the sale OF bonds To cover any deficit which
may exist in the ensuing year"