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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

Marked the Opening Day of the Philadel-
 ,:~ phia Street Car Strike.
 Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Riot and de- struction marked the opening day of the great strike of the street car employees of the Union Traction company. Aided by the mischievous, lawless element, the strikers succeeded in completely tieing up the lines of the Union Traction com pany, and tonight, with the exception of the one line not controlled by the com pany involved in the strike, not street car wheel is turning in Philadelphia. Never in the history of the city has therd been witnessed such widespread scenes of disorder al were enacted tonight. To the credit of the strikers it may be said that the disorders were created by too ardent sympathizers and mischievous boys.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
GRAND MASK BALL,

The May Blossom club has secured the Knights of Pythias hall and will give grand mask ball on Friday. December 27. This will be the first mask ball given here in several years and it will, no doubt, be largely attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The May Blossom club is new organiza- ton, but it has big membership, which is rapidly increasing. Several new members were elected at it's last meeting, and Mir. w.
 H. Tompert, its secretary, says there is number of applications on file to be acted on at the next meeting.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

Our new building not being quite finished, we will remain at 18th street and Sd avenue until after the holidays, and will be glad to take your order for Xmas turkeys or any other Xmas speciality.
 JOHN FOX'S SONS.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
LABOR CONVENTION ADJOURNED.
They Decide to Keep Out of Politics-Home.
 Ward Round.

New York, Dec. 1.-The American Federation of Labor today continued the boycott of the products of the American Tobacco company. The brewery workers caused the reaffirmation of the boycott against the St. Louis English syndicate beer and the New York pool beer. The boycott levied on Hackett Carhart & Go. was raised The matter of boycott on the breweries of Engel & Baltz at
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Press Feeders Strike.

Cleveland. O., Dec 17.-A big strike of press feeders was begun here today in the office of J. B. Savage Co.'S printing house There are no presses running in the city today except those of the news papers The men wanted an advance av- eraging $175 week, which was refused.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
GEORGE KtRKE
Is Carried Back to Georgia, Where Life Sen
 fence Awaits Him,

George Kirke, a white man of DeKalb county, who was convicted in the United States court here couple of years back for illicit distilling in the northern part of the state, and given sentence in the Kings county penitentary at Brooklyn, N. Y., served out his time on Saturday.
 He was not given his liberty, however, for 1t was ascertained that he was an escape from farm in Georgia, where he was serv- ing lifetime sentence for the murder of a negro. An officer from Georgia was at the penitentiary in New York when kirke had finished his sentence for the violation of the revenue laws in this state and he was turn ed over to him. The necessary papers were had for his removal from New York state to Georgia, and the officer left with his prison- CT at once, arriving in Georgia on Monday.
 Krke is well known by the officers and many citizens of DeKalb county Alabama. He is now quite an old man.
 It was in 1884 that Kirke was sentenced to the penitentary in Georgia for life TOT of the crime, but there was strong circum- stantial evidence against him and he was given the life sentence. It was considered by many as a compromise. Kirke only served about two years when he escaped and went direct to Sand mountain, in De- Kalb county. He had nothing to do ac- cording to his own story, and took up with a number of the denizens of the fast noun He was reported by some of his fellows and .he officers made raid on his outfit and captured him. He was brought to Birming- ham and given a trial and sentenced to term in Kings county penitentiary.
 While in the federal prison in New York he made a contidant of a fellow prisoner and told him of his escape from the Georgia farm. For the second time his friends gave him away and word was sent to the Georgia authorities, and they took advantage Of the information, secured the proper papers, and when he was told that his sentence for the government was over an officer from Georgia was present and put him under ar rest again for the escape. He had nothing to do but to take the arrest quietly, and on the first train south the officer and his pris- oner came.
 Kirxe is now in the penitentiary in Geor- gia It is not likely that he will make his escape again. He is getting old and his hair turning gray.
 I carry the largest stock of fine whistles in the State. You have a dozen different brands Of PURE OLD WHISKY to select from.
 Standard price, 75c a bottle.
 Why not save the 25c?
 H. BARNARD,
 2O9 and 2ll 18th Street. Open until 9:3O p. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
12-I3-tf

Good duck shooting at East Lake. If you wish to go to the lake before the trains commence running get permit to ride on light engines that pass up First avenue at 4:50 and a. m from Bir- mingham Railway and Electric company 3O3 North Twentieth street. 12-7tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Co1d weather Is Comlng.

Telephone 4S7 for coal Wards coal ward keeps as good as can be had in this market. When you need coal call on them. Can furnish on short notice at -, ,e rlret nrice 7-19-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

To Cure Gold in One Day. Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails - to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Good fishing at East Lake.
RIOT AND DESTRUCTION

Marked the Opening Day of the Philadel
 ,:~ phia Street Car Strike.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
my MARYLAND.


Millington is now infested with the
scarlet fever sconrage and the public shcools
have been ordered to close, by advice OF
the health commissioner, DIR. W. Frank
Hines. The cases now number thirteen.
Mrs. Sallie Jones, who resided near Cam
bridge, died Monday at the advanced age
of 96 years. She was an aunt of John E
Hurst, candidate for governor, and was
the Oldest resident of Dorchester county.
Extensive forest fires have done mucl,
damage in the upper part of Caroline
county. Dwellings and barns in several
instances were threatened, and it was only
by heroic efforts that they were saved. At
Henderson, about eight miles north of
Greensborugh, the people were commpelled
to turn out in full force in order to save
the town and property from destruction.
The most of the damage is due to long
drought which prevailed for several
months. The earth became dry and the
leaves were easily ignited.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
SEATING COL. pupoNr.


How belittling is politics with
some men, and especially with some
editors. Some weeks ago lew Of the
enemies of Col. DUPONT, part calling
themselves Republicans and others
Democrats, gave out that his political
friends were deserting him, do not
want him seated as U. s. Senator, and
especially that Senator Higgins was of
the number. The accusation is en-
tirely false, bat it suits the purpose of
the men making it, if possible 10
weaken Col. duPonl's chances, and it
pleases partisan and factional opponents
to reiterate it. The DelaDare Demo.
crat, which has neither political STAN
dard nor conscience, repeated the charge
last week. 1t said:
"Though professed friend of Col.
DUPONT and the cause Of his receiving
fifteen votes for the office, il is o, enly
charged ll.al Mr.. Higgins has no coll-
scientious scruples in regard TO sacri-
hcing him for the sake If his own
political ambitioD. OF course Addicks.
as the sworn foe of both Higgins and
dupont, will do all lie cai t., keep both
of them in private life."
There is not a word If truth il. the
charge against Senator Higgins, and
the editor of the Democrat knows H..
His object is Two fold: to iujure,if pos
sible, Col. duPni It's chances for the
Senatt; and IT, weaken MIR. Higgins
il nuence with his party because he is
the able and strong opponent of Bour-
bon Democracy. Senator Higgins is
for the seating of Col. dupont. as he
was The day the Legislature adjourned,
and as every true Republican is to-day.
Tie Democrat will find out in time
where Senator Higgins .tands, but it
will never have the manhood To ac-
knowledge its error--because it is not
an error, but wilfui perversion of the
truth. !
Every body knows where Mr.. Ad--
dicks stands. He is for ,.Addicks or
as he was during The session
of the General Assembly. and wishing
for another chance, he opposes the
seating Of Col. DUPONT. lie brlieyes
the people of Delaware eau be
bought but he is mistaken. A million
dollars spent in Delaware i i'll not put
him in the U. s. Senate, heca,,se there
are enough tried and true men ahu
have never bowed the knee TO Baal
Who will not forget his ire lcllsry. This
IS no threat. 1t il the opinion of men
of principle and honor whose peliti cal
virtue is not fof sale. Nj. Addicks
;annot carry county in this State
and the Democrats know this and are
giving him al the encouragement pos
lible. There are y few Republicans
whose zeal to win 3 victory in the
3tate leads them ia incline towards. 4
". Addicks and there are Others
rho In the slang OF tlIe street, ara /
pulling bic III. Il
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
A ROBBERY OF 1nE rEorLE.

A KOBBEK4 OF IHE PEOPIE.
The Levy Court Of this county in Sc
cret session OH Tuesday by strict
party vote, decided to pay the special
conslables FIVE dollars day for one
day = service at the election last year.
This is clear misappr0priation of the
peoples money. between four and five
thousand dollars, aud has no warrant
in law. If those men are entitled to
any thing under the law they are enti-
tied to fifteen dollars each, but the
Levy Court had no proof that those
men were ever legally appointed.
Where was the list of fifty citizens who
requested their appointment ? It does
not exist. 1t is a misappropriation of
the funds of the county, made at the
dictation of the party bosses to a. set of
venal men and the tax payers of this
county, Democrats and Republicans
alike, denounce it.
The party papers in the county are
responsible in a great measure for the
steal. The EUenina Journal is the
cnly Democratic paper which has
been out spoken in its opposition to
the measure. The TRANSCRIPT has
done its part, and the result IL but S..
600 OF the peoples money is taken in
stead Of SIS, 600. The people must
zee and recognize the value. in dollars
and cents to say nothing Of other mat
ters or honest and fearless neNspapers
a community.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
1.-THE KING Is ,DEAD-LONG LIVE
THE KING,

THE KING.''
5 .siid many Democrats on Tues
day aud So they say lay. Let due
credit b. given them. They are the
people nlio have the best interests of
the coun'ry ut heart and by their votes,
manly, courageous votes, they have re-
buked bnssism and extravagant parti-
s,nship. The victory for good govern
inert, government by the people, in
Maryland and New Jersey, and for
honest dollars in Kentucky, on Tues
day, is due to Democratic votes, and
upon the Republicans who have been
trus' ed with power in these Demo-
cratic States res great responsibility
1t is to be hoped that so clean and
honest may be tile administration Of
affairs, so fair and honorably politically
that no Democrat shall have just cause
to regret the ballot he cast against his
party to rebuke its evils. 1t cost many
a man an heroic effort to cast his bal
lot on Tuesday, and his fidelity to his
party, its best interests, he has served
according TO the dictates Of his com
science. Will the party bosses turn
lhe lesson 70 aecounl2 n The interests
d The people u 4 10 70 hoped they
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1895,
at 2 O'Clock M.

THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1895,
at o'clock NJ,
the following described real estate, viz:
All that piece or parcel of land situate in
Blackbird hundred, New Castle county
and State of Delaware, the courses and dfS.
tances of which are as follows, to wit:
No l, Beginning at stone on the west side
of the State road leading from Smyrna to
Wilmington, a corner for land of Samuel A.
Armstrong and running. thence south Az
~ degrees east So $500 inches to q corner at
the west OF aforesaid road and at the south
track of the Delaware railroad thence north
7sH degrees west AZ perches at the south side
ter degrees west 81 $40 perches to a stone a
corner for lands of John Wright. deceased :
thence north 2fs4 degrees west "a 475-10O perches
TO stake near q tree, a corner for lands of
said John NJ Wright, deceased thence north
6SI degrees east "a 65-l00 perches to q corner
in q line ditch; thence. north 80 degrees east
Ii 65-l00 perches to stake in said ditch and a
corner for lands of Samuel A. Armstrong
aforesaid thence north 7GL degrees east s.
l7-lO0 perches to the place OF beginning, con-
tanning 45acres and l5O square perches Of land,
be the same more or less.
No. 2, Ali that certain lot, piece or parcel of
land situate in Blackbird hundred, New Cas-
tie countyan State of Delaware. Beginning
at stone in the west side of the Stale road
leading from Smyrna to Blackbird and cor
ner for lands of the heirs of Benjamin. Prior.
deceased, and running thence south 81 de-
srCTo WoSs og I-io pcicnes W stake on the line
OF John M. Wright, deceased; thence north
IL degrees west in line of hedge to the Sassa-
fras road thence running in an easteriy
course with said road to the Aforesaid State
road; thence along said State road to the
place OF beginning, containing 16 acres of
land, be the same more or less.
= Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty of Mary E. Money and William III. Mon
ey, mortgagorS, and Victor Durand, husband
Of Florence e. Duand, deceased, and tenant
by the courtesy and Doughlas Durand, heir
at-law of Florence E. Durand, deceased, and
t. It's and to be sold by
PAUL GILLIS, Sheriff,
Sherifs Office, Wilmington, Delaware,
October l9, 1895
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
The Century for the Coming Year.

l -
The Century Magazine celebrates its quart
er-centennial in its November issue with
an Anniversary Number" In honor Of
the occasion it dons new dress of type,
with new headings, etc.,and il appears in a
new and artistic cover. Although The
Century has reached an age that is unusual
among American magazines. it continues
to show the youthful vigor and enterprise
that have always characterized it. The
programme that has been arranged for the
coming year contains a number of inter
esting features. Much has already been
written concerning Mrs. Humphry Wards
new novel, Sir George Tressady." which
has been secured for its pages. There was
a very spirited bidding for this novel OH
the part of several prominent publishers,
with the result that the author will prob
ably realize from the serial and book rights
of it one of the largest sums that has yet
been given for work of fiction in the Eng
lish language. The story describes life in
an English country-house, and also touches
somewhat upon industrial questions. 1t
account of an English parliamentary elec-
ton. It will be the leading feature in fic-
tion for the coming twelve months, other
and shorter novels being contributed by
w. d. Howells, F. II Hopkins Smith, Mary
Hollock Foote, and Amelia E. Barr. There
will also be contributions from Mark Twain
and Rudyard Kipling (the latter furnish
ing to the Christmas Century one of the
most powerful stories hehas ever writtenl
series of articles on the great naval en-
gagements of Nelson, by Captain Alfred T.
Mahan, author of Influence of Sea Power
upon History; three brilliant articles ON
Rome, contributed by Marion Crawford,
and superbly illustrated by Castaigne, who
made the famous Worlds Fair pictures in
The Century; series of articles by George
Kennan, author of "Siberia and the Exile
System" on the Mountains and the Noun
taineers of the Eastern Caucasus. describ-
ing little-known people; articles by Henry
Africa. series of papers on 1.-THE Admin |
istration of the Cities of the United States"
by DR.. Albert Shaw. The Century will
also contain during the year great num-
Der of papers on art subjects. richly illus
trated.
Prof. Sloane's Life of Napoleon" with |
its wealth of illustration, will reach its |
most interesting part, the rise of the con-
queror to the height of his power, and his
final overthrow and exile. In order that |
new subscribers may obtain the whole |
of this monumental work, the |
publishers have made q rate of $500, |
for which one can have years subscrip-
ton from November, 95, and all of the |
numbers for the past twelve month, from |
the beginning of Prof. Sloane's history.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09

may. Parties are necessary, leaders
are necessary, but dictators and bosses
are not necessary.
But what of the lessons in other
States? We think the election is a
rebuke to the Democratic administra-
tion, to its foreign and domestic policy,
especially its legislation upon the tariff.
The Euery Erening said few days ago
that the most prosperous condition
this country has known was at the
time of Cleveland's election. Before
six months had passed business
crisis was upon us, the result we believe
of the declaration of the Democratic
Party that s'protection is a robbery
and fraud" and the threats to dis
troy the business Of the "rohber
manufacturers. Our own Senator
Gray told the artisans of Wilmington
that their employers had their hands
In the laborers' pockets up to the el-
bows. In less than a year of Demo-
cratic rule the work shops in Whining
ton were more than half deserted and
the families of men who lived in their
own comfortable homes, were depend
ent upon charity for bread. We think
the cause is due to the policy of the
Democratic Party, and the people also
believe this. They spoke a year ago
and as result new Congress, over
whelmingly Republican, will convene
Dec. Cd. They spoke again on Tues
day and with no uncertain sound. The
people cannot believe in party which
by its policy increases the national
debt over $4.000,0O0 every month.
How can they2 They cannot, and they
said by their votes on Tuesday: 1.-The
King is dead-long live the King.''
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Miss Sadie May is the guest of Miss A
Laura Jones.
Our town was rather lively OH Tuesday
election Day.
Frank p. Conrey, of Philadelphia, was
at his home part of this week.
Henri Brady, of Trenton, made flying
visit to his parents on Tuesday.
Mrs. Maggie Powell, of Philadelphia is
the guest Of Mrs. Harry Griffin.
VIM. A. Alexander returned OH Tuesday
from trip to the Exposition at Atlanta.
Miss Mamie Bouchelle is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. Jefferson Mccoy, of near town.
Thomas Kibler, of Philadelphia spent
part of this week with his father near st.
Augustine. -
Miss Helen M. Clayton, of near Mt.
Pleasant, was the guest of Miss Alma
Bouchelle last week.
DR.. Biles, who had charge of VIM, A..
Alexander's drugstore during his visit to
Atlanta has returned to his home in Phil
adelphia.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will attend the NJ. E..
Church in a body OH Sunday evening,
where an appropriate sermon will be
preached to them by Rev. Harry A. G.
Westerfeld.
The Monday Night Club held their first
meeting at, the home of Miss A. Laura
Jones, on Monday evening of this week.
An interesting programme had been ar
ranged by the appointed executive COM
mittee and proved very successful one. 1t
was as follow S: Instrumental solo, II Tray
atore. Miss Kate Price; Reading, Hiawa-
tha,s' Wooing, Miss Alice Perry; Reading,
Laughing in Meeting, DR.. D. Smithers;
vocal solo, Loves Old Sweet Song, Edgar C
Ellison; Reading, the Ride of Jennie Nc
Neal, Miss Jones; Piano solo, Gondellied,
Miss Mamie Steele; reading, Jimmy.
Browns Steam Chair, r. Reese vocal solo,
Little Doris, Miss Mary Ellison; Reading,
Selection from Julius Caesar. C. s. David.
son; Duet Piano and Violin. Carnival of
Venice, Mr.. and Miss Bouchelle.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09
dIDDLETowN. DEL, NOV. ., 1895.
The date ON the label ON your
paper shows the time to which
your subscription Is paid.
TO ADVERTISERS.

In justice to ourselves and
to you we wish to state that
the circulation of the TRAN.
SCRIPT is over 1900 copies
weekly and has been for the
past five months. We be-
lieve this to be at least IS
per cent. greater than any
other country weekly in the
county. This statement is
made merely to correct an
erroneous impression which
obtains in certain quarters.
Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09

CHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me di.
rected, will be exposed to public sale at the
hotel of James L. Dickinson, Townsend, Ap-
Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 23d DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1895,
at 10 o'clock, a. M,
the following described real estate. viz:
No. l-Seven-tenths interest In all their
rights, titles, interest, claim or claims in and
to q certain tract or parcel of land lying and
being in Blackbird hundred, county and state
aforesaid, and known as the Ashton tract and
supposed to contain 1874 acres of land, more or
less, bounded by lands OF John c. Patterson,
Helyeston lands late OF Samuel Lindsay and
E r. Cochran and other lands, late of William
L. Reynolds, now Carl ,Feinhauer
No. 2-Land in Blackbird hundred, begin
ming at stone set in cleared land, corner
thence with the line Of Nina ", Reynoids
land north 10 degrees 2minutes east 40 rerches
TO stone in said line; thence leaving said
line \ an, and running new line, now being made
this lot from lands retained by the
said Reynolds. south IL degrees east 44.6
perches to q stone, corner for this LOT and
lands retained by the said Reynolds; thence
Ior second new line now being made divid-
ng this lot from lands retained by the said
Reynolds south 79 degrees and ten minutes
vest W perches to q stone, corner for this
OF and lands retained by said Reynolds;
.nence Tor q third new line now being made
iividing this lot from lands retained by the
aid Reynolds north X degrees west AL PER-
mes % the place Of beginning, containipx
acres.
Seized and taken In execution as the pro.
,erty 8 E q jacob Hih deceased, and t. tss. snd
PAUL GILLIs, shs1in;
shext1ss oll1cs Wilmington, DclS,1S16
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Middletown transcript., 1895-11-09

CHERRIES SALE-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ of Levari Facias to me directed will
be exposed to public sale at the hotel of James
L. Dickinson, Townsend, Appoquinimink
hundred, New Castle county, Delaware,
ON TUESDAY,