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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-12

navy rifle is best shown by stating
its point blank range-725 yards !;
that is equal to two fifths OF a mile,
and man never need adjust his
sights at that distance.
Their weight is 81 pounds and
their calibre 80. The bullet used
is steel covered, the shell is
loaded with 30 grains of smokeless
powder, and the bullet weighs 300
grains.
It's muzzle velocity is computed
at 1000 feet per second and the
magazine contains five rounds Of
ammunition. The barrel is 30 inches
long, rifled with four grooves and
makes one turn in ten feet.
For the triangular bayonet used
with the old Springfield rife, a
knife bayonet has been substituted
having a blade II inches long. 1t
can be readily attached to the gun,
or detached, to dig up earth or cut
brush.
THE BICYCLE.
The bike is a solution to cheap
homes.
The business man can build out
further and get to his business
quicker. His conveyance is always
ready and he has no cars to wait
for.
AS an exercise it is health giving
and distributes action throughout
the body.
1t will not be many years before
the horse will be superseded by
motor power, and pneumatic tires
will take the place Of iron and
steel on wheels.
The carrying capacity OF bike
weighing from 20 to y pounds is
something remarkable. There are
several of this weight in town rid
den by owners who weigh upward
of 225 pounds.
BASE BALL.
A long pull, strong pull and a
pull altogether.
The Missionaries are bound TO
come to the front.
We rooters don't become des-
pendent, where there's hope, there's
life. Let's all pitch in and give
them our support.
Our team has been greatly
strengthened by additional pitch
ers and We'll give them another
trial.
To Mr.. Jones Irvine: EncOur-
age the attendance Of the ladies;
admit them free whenever accom-
panied by escorts, at least one
game in each series, and announce
it; nothing so discourages the
players as to see the grand stand
poorly represented by the fair sex.
San Antonio could be made the
best fall city in the state. Nothing
risked, nothing won. To the man.
agement: The better the team, the
bigger the receipts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-12

Fine Job Printing o. fo hs nes sge es
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
LITERARY NOTES.

Albert Lynch, whose work is becoming
so much more generally known to Ameri-
cans through his drawings in Scribners's
Magazine and his cover designs for The
Ladies' Home Journal. is Peruvian by
birth, but Of English parentage. He is
unmarried and lives in Paris. The young
artist commands the highest prices for his
work, his smallest water-color paintings
readily selling for 5000 to 5000 each. In
1893 he received the Salons first prize for
his beautiful panel of Spring" showing a
single figure. This picture won the admir-
alton of the French art critics and the
public to such an unusual degree that the
painting was sold for fabulous sum TO a
private Paris buyer. Recently The Ladies'
Home Journal acquired all publication
rights to painting, and it will serve as
one of the cover designs for that magazine.
The next issue of the Journal will also
have design by Lynch. portraying his
of woman's ideal costume
A succession of other cover designs by
Lynch will follow these two.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The two schools of physicians are wed.
ded so far as the General Assembly can
unite them by the passage of the bill regu.
lating the practice of medicine and sur.
gerry.
Senators Alrich aud Pyle, and Messrs.
Jolls, Killen and Brown are joint COM
mittee on new state library building.
II am very free to admit " said Senator
Pyle, Wilmington's Democratic representa-
tive in the General Assembly, "that the
last vestige of home rule has gore from the
city of Wilmington" and he might have
added lit has been taken by the Democrats
in General Assembly. And all the Demo-
Gratis and ]. M. c. Moore proceeded to vote
to refuse the Mayor of the city, whom ever
he may be, to appoint the Police Commits
sioners as vacancies occur but favored con-
tinuing the power in the hands of parti-
san judiciary,
The appropriation to the Dover Fair
was killed in the House.
Mrs. Joseph Pyle, of Wilmington, has
presented to the State, portraits of John
M. Clayton and James A. Bayard.
The bill to promote horticulture in the
State will be taken up inthe House on
"Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
MY MARYLAND,
Snow Hill is to have new water works,
the plant to cost Sis, 900.

Snow Hill is to have new water works,
the plant to cost $4,000.
Col. I. D. Davis, of Cecil county, has a
Bible that has been in the possession of his
family since 1764.
Caroline county farmers are looking for
ward to an exceptionally good fruit year.
Every condition of the weather thus far
seems favorable to an abundance of fruit.
The strawberry crop now takes precedence
as compared with others. and for the past
few years it has netted more money to the
growers than peaches, which have not paid
well of late. Ridgely is the centre of the
strawberry culture.
The Circuit Court of Kent county, de-
cided case, this week, of special interest
and Importance to Maryland farmers: Last
year Bartus Trew contracted with Harry
c. Willis for the tomatoes from a plant of
eight acres at 81 ton, delivered at Ches-
tertown. Willis delivered a number of
baskets at the Chester river wharf, and with
out any previous warning Trew returned
account of sales for tomatoes sold on the
market, claiming that the tomatoes were
not up to their standard. Willis brought
suit for the difference between the price for
which the tomatoes sold and the cons
tract price and got verdict. 1t was con-
tended that Trew was bound to abide by
the contract, and since no greater deterior-
alton in quality was shown than is natu-
raj to the crop as the season progresses
there was not sufficient cause to repudiate
the contract.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20

"The burden Of the lament Of the
Republican press seems to be not so
much the loss of Governor Marvil as
the fact that by his death the party
loses the offices he would have filed"
Delaware Democrat.
Not line can the Democrat pro-
duce from any Republican paper to
warrant such an opinion. 1t is con-
ception of the infinitesimally small
soul Of the infinitesimally smaller man
who edits that small paper with small
circulation. Measuring his small
potatoes in his small half bushel the
impression is given that he rejoices at
the death of Governor Marvil. He
may gather few pennies by Governor
Marvil's death but ho honors. His
party has taken his measure by his
own tape string. and he will continue
to ask, as heretofore, in vain.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
soc. to ,January 1890.

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Last week the TRANSCRIPT had 1S1 inter-
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of the town that week. These are more
items of news than many papers publish,
but this is no squirt" no extra effort, it is
regular and will continue For the past
five weeks there have appeared 741 news
items, rot appearing in any other paper of
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Some of these items were about a half
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New Castle Presbytery,

The Castle Presbytery, representing all
the Presbyterian churches Of the Delaware
peninsula, convened at Lewes on Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. F. H. Moore, pastor of
Forest Church of this town, was unani-
mously elected Moderator. Rev. W. s.
Reigart, D. D., of Salisbury, Nd, the re-
firing Moderator, preached the annual
sermon Tuesday night. Rev. s. NJ. Perry,
of Chesapeake, and DR.. Reigert, of Sails
bury, were elected as the Ministerial Com
mission to attend the General Assembly
which meets at Pittsburg in May, and Mr..
T. A. Jacobs, of Sassafras, was elected to
represent the Elders. At the popular meet
ing on Wednesday evening, Rev. Mr..
Marks, of Wilmington, gave fine address
on Home Missions, and Dr. Swartz, also of
Wilmington, spoke on the work of the
young people. Presbytery adjourned We'd
nesday evening. The session was an un-
usually pleasant one, and well attended.
The ministers and laymen express the
warmest appreciation OF the hospitality
offered by the people of Lewes. 9
The session of Forest Church was repre-
sented by Fl. c. Ellison, of near town.
Fifty.twO times for is. TRANSCRIPT
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20

ADN1CE FOlS D1fFEhENI hEASONS.
''Last fall several registration boards
in Kent county on the last day of their
sitting struck from the registration lists
something like hundred names. The
Republicans thought that those names
were improperly stricken off and they
sought to have them replaced by the
court. The question as to the pro-
priety Of striking off those names was
never decided; because the court found
that its order would in any event prove
Intellectual. What would prevent
boards of registration next fall from
striking thousands of names from the
registration lists for any reason or any
excuse that seemed good in their own
ev.sp If it were done on the last day
for the sitting of the registration
boards, the experience of last fall in
dicates that there would be no legal
remedy. Some of the registration
boards will be Democratic and some
Republican. The contest might be a
mere question as to which party could
have the most names striken from the
lists on that day. The Legislature
should not fail to amend the law so
that the action of registration boards
may, if necessary. be reviewed by the
courts Of justice. ."-Erery Euening,
April 18th.
The above is the only reference we
have seen, since the death of Governor
Marvil and the succession of Governor
Watson, to the fact that the partisan
action Of Democratic registration Off
GERS in Kent county last fall, robbed
the Republicans of their victory there
in November and consequently has
given the State Democratic governor.
No Republican paper has referred to
the fact and the Euery Evening does SO
in a vague manner, way it has of
criticising it's party friends, but for
fear Republicans might learn the tricks
of partisan Democrats In striking off
the names Of qualified voters as they
have learned in Kent and Sussex the
lessons in bribery set by Democrats, it
advises changes in the laws. The advice
is good though the implied reason is
selfish and small. The TRANSCRIPT ad-
vises the changes because they are
right and in the interest of good gov
ernment and of ia ir elections.
In this connection the TRANSCRIPT
wishes to add that while William
Tharp Watson is acting governor be-
cause of the partisan and outrageous
action of members of his party in that |
he would not have been in the line of |
succession had theRepublicans received |
heir rights, there is no cloud hanging
,ver his election to the Senate-he was
elected in 1s92-and the TRANSCRIPT
oins the Republican press and Repub-
leans generally in the best wishes for
lis administration. For the com.
nendable praise of his town papers of
he man, see our first page, and the
CRANcRIPT fully endorses the
tatements of the Netcs and Advertiser
nd Chronicle, and take pleasure in so
oing. II
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
FROM OLD SUSSEX.

Sussex County will have an adjourned
session of court, beginning April 22nd.
The Sussex Levy Court has appointed a
committee to arrange for the enlargement
of the old Court House, at an expense of
5000.
Ex-Governor Ponder, defendant in a
suit for slander, brought by Isaac W.
Nailor, because of the burning of the Mil
ton school house, was decided last week in
favor of Mr.. Ponder.
William W. Dashield, of Laurel, one of
Laurels wealthiest citizen, died on Mon
day, aged 70 years. Mr.. Dashiell was a
very quiet man. given to Sussex county
hospitality, and much beliked. He leaves
widow, the sister of the late Register of
Wills Wheatley, and two daughters, Mrs.
C. D. Farrow and Mrs. Joshua A. Ellegood.
The estate is valued at quarter of a mil
lion.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
IN KENT COUNTY.

Mrs. Harriet Stubbs, mother of the late
Rev. Enoch Stubs, died in Smyrna last
week, in her S0th year.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Sallie B. Jones. daguhter of William s.
Jones, of Kenton, to Mr.. James D. Pratt,
the ceremony to be performed April "a. at
the residence of the brides parents.
Representative Alexander M. DAILY and
Miss Lono Donoho, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George M. Scott. are to be married
in the M. E. Church at Lebanon. next
Wednesday afternoon at O. clock.
The marriage of Miss Laura Higgins to
Harry s. Woodkeeper was celebrated We'd
nesday evening. at the residence of the
brides parents in Thoroughfare Neck. Rev.
W. r. Mowbray performed the ceremony.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
LET ME CATCH UP.

1.-THE propriety Of Governor Watson's
attitude is in sharp contrast with the
indecent haste with which some appli-
cants have announced their greed.
The late governors body was not cold
before some fellows, with pachyder-
nous hides, were disgusting right
thinking men by asking support for
offices which will not be vacant for
weeks and months. The change of
the appointing power from one party
to the other seems to act like hot sun
In spring time, bringing snakes out of
their holes. ."-Every EUening, April
10th.
Under the caption, "Wait Minute" !"
the editor of the Z. E. thus refers to
the greed of his fellow Democrats for
Office. The trouble appears to be that
Mr.. Patrick Neary started to Dover in
hunt Of the Office of Clerk Of the Peace
for New Castle county before the Gov
ernor was dead but Brother Handy was
only twenty-four hours behind him in
visiting Dover and his plea for
time to catch up with the office-hunting
procession, shows the disadvantage of
"heavy weights" in time race for
Office. More legs and less-to put it
politely-less adipose tissue, would have
better served Brother Handy's pur-
pose. His plea for time is amusing.
A sly fellow is Handy. He has got
ten some one to announce that he is
not candidate, but the old Hare and
Tortoise fable cannot be worked on a
slippery chap like Neary, and besides,
Handy had as well get out of the race
entirely, for Governor Watson will
never appoint to Office the man who
insulted Governor Marvil and the peo-
pie of the whole State by declair ing,
and that without the least occasion, that
Governor Marvil, at the time he was
at home dying, sis owned by Mr.. Hig-
gins" That was gratllitous insult
which every man should resent until
proper acknowledgment is made, and
Billy Watson will not forget it. And
don't you forget it, Mr.. Handy-Andy.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
Special Excursion to Denver.

July Sd, 4th and 9th. Return tickets
good till September 1st, 1895, for the An
nual meeting of the National Educational
Association. to be held in Denver July 9Th
to 18th. The B. & o. R. r. will be the
official route from Delaware. A special
train will take the Delaware excursion,
and the rate quoted will cover the entire
expense of the excursion, or only the rail
road fare. as may be desired. Particulars
will be furnished upon application to the
State Manager, Isaac T. Johnson, of the
Friends School, Wilmington. or to, Harry
A. Miller, Q. P. A., B. & o. R. r.. Whining
ton, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
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THE moves on the political chessboard
at Dover this week have attracted at
tention. On Wednesday and Thurs
day Mr.. Massey's men left him for Mr..
Penniwell, save Speaker McMullen
who again voted for Mr. Higgins, he
having ten votes, a majority of
the Republican members. Yesterday
Messrs Burton, McMullin and Town
send voted for Mr.. Massey-the others
voting 8 before.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20

dwelt within the E. E. Office, espec-
tally the, "flabbiness" Mr.. Vandegrift
can we'll content himself that soon 1t
will be recommendation within the
Democratic Party to have the opposi-
tion of Euery Euening, if it is not 80
already.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
THE PEOPLE DEMANDED 1T.


But the condition of his (Governor
Marvil's) health was not such as justi.
fed his candidacy for the Gubernat0rial
Office and promise Of a fulfilment Of
its duties for four years. He so declared
himself, and the disinterested members
of the party felt it was taking too
great risk, but the persistent urgency
of his candidacy by Senator Higgins
prevailed, with the result earlier even
than was anticipated" - Smyrna
Times.
The Times should know better than
to make such declaration as the
above. The people demanded the
nomination Of Joshua Fl. Marvil as
governor because they knew their man.
Many politicians urged his acceptance
of the nomination, though they feared
his health would not see him through,
because he could be nominated unani-
mously and with him out of the field
it meant a bitter contest at the pri-
maries. only less in rivalry, it Is to be
hoped, to the senatorial deadlock. The
truth is, that politicians tried to set
up their candidates for governor and
sought the aid of Mr.. Higgins. He
very properly refused, as he has
refused to interfere with nominations
since he was elected Senator, and the
people had their way, as they should.
The politicians hoped to carry all
the counties and secure The State Senate
and thus be in line of succession. Why
they failed the Smyrna Times can best
tell, if it will, but it should be candid
enough to point out how Senator Hig-
gins could dictate the nomination of
Mr.. Marvil and then fail to dictate
candidates for the General Assembly
which was to elect his successor. In
fact, we are assured that the friends of
Mr.. Higgins had majority of the
Sussex County Convention but in
"the interest of harmony" they have
seen themselves with two votes, and
only two, from Sussex for the man who
has received the majority of the Re-
publican votes in the Legislature and
is thus the candidate of his party as
well as the candidate of the people.
The Times is very ungracious-and
that while standing around the open
grave of the Governor of the people.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20

The Euery Euening gave column to
the advocacy of the election of Mr..
Massey to the United States Senate,
and Mr.. Massey awoke to find himself
without single vote. Great is the in
fluence of EUery EUening.
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20

THE NEW SECRETARY OF STATE.
The TRANSCRIPT takes great pleas
ure in commencing the selection of
Governor Watson in his choice of
Secretary of State. The appointee,
j. Harvey Whiteman, Esq, is one Of
the coming men at the bar in this
State, and he has not only ability but
moral worth on which to build the
character of worthy son of Delaware.
The writer served with Mr.. Whiteman
in the General Assembly of 1889 and
no man could wish for cleaner or
better record. He opposed Constitu-
tional Convention, which we have not
ceased to regret, and Of course we diff
fered politically, as was natural, but
any vote cast by Mr.. Whiteman that
session, was cast, we are convinced,
because he believed it right. No lob
byist influenced him.
Of the session two years ago, when
Mr.. Whiteman was speaker, we can
not speak from personal knowledge
and have not the records at hand to
investigate his votes upon the political
jobbery which passed that session.
Without the record and knowing the
man as we do, we believe he was not
party to those measures. They were:
The taking from the Republican
member of the Election Commission
of Wilmington the right to name the
Republican inspectors of elections,
and thus open the doors to an oppor-
tunity for the most shameless bribery
and fraud that can be practised-the
purchase of election officers. 1t turned
all elections in the city over to Mr..
Robert j. Reynolds and his followers,
and Democratic testimony is all sufi-
cient TO convince every honest man
and woman Of the Hades shade of that
work.
A second was to deprive the working
men of Wilmington Of an opportunity
to pay their tax in the evening. Mr..
Dickey's laborious hours of tax gather
ing were abbreviated for the benefit of |
Mr.. Dickey and his party, and at a |
heavy cost to the tax payers and all |
Republicans.
The third move was to re-enact for |
Kent and Sussex counties. since they
We're once more Democratic, the abomi-
nable assessment laws of 1873, repealed |
for the entire State when the Republic
cans got cntrol of the financial, which
is the political machinery of two coun-
ties.
There may have been other partisan
legislation but this is enough to con-
denim any General Assembly, and we
hope:and expect to find that Mr.. White
man opposed it. Mr.. Willard Salisbury,
Jr., has the credit (?) for suggesting or
endorsing most, if not all, of this
while his cousin, Mr..
William Salisbury. then member Of
the Legislature, opposed the partisan
and hurried adoption of the last mea-
sure and chiefly through his efforts the
county treasures were increased by
several thousands Of dollars. What is
better than good name, or what more
odious than bad one though finan.
,ial success and political influence
may attend itp II
Middletown transcript., 1895-04-20
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