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Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
ELECTION NOTES.

Whatever may be the platform declara-
tions Of party as to reform in elections as
presented in the Australian ballot law there
are scores and hundreds who honestly con-
denim the system. 1t cheats many man
of his vote. Partisan election officers find
in the accidental ink blot, the blur in the
stamp, or in something else. a pretext to
decide as marked ballots and to cast
them out. But this is not all. The ma
jority of voters are not accustomed to the
use of pen and ink and stamp. and the in
structions as to marking are so differently
interpreted, and the excitement of voting,
all tend to the confusion Of the voter. It is
probably not too high an estimate to say
that ten per cent. of the "cut tickets" are
not exactly as the voters intended. Sew
eral ballots were cast on Tuesday in Mid
dletown for but one candidate. The ihten-
ton was evidently to vote for another
ticket except for that one friend. Others
stamped the friend on the second ticket
neglecting to Grace the candidate on the
main ticket. There were several instances
of this kind in the election here on Tues
day. These are but few of the ways in
which the Australian ballot cheats man
of his vote or changes it for him. Then
the imposition upon the ignorant voter by
the voters assistants where the temptation
is too strong to resist the opportunity 10
take partisan advantage. The cost of the
system is an objection but it Is small in the
opinion of many when compared to others
which interfere with the free expression of
the voters at the polls. The secrecy, such
as it is, is commendable feature, and
iabout the only one.
There are always more or less rumors of
"knifng" at every election and Tuesday
was no exception. Such charges are made
of the vote in several Of the precincts in the
Fifth Election District upon some Of the
local offices especially. 1t does not tend to
harmony to discuss the matter in print but
is better for the future for the parties
misunderstanding each other to have ex-
plantations now. Every candidate seeks
friendly votes" from the opposite party
but to the candidate who suffers, the point
where friendliness stops and "knifng" be-
gins is not so plain, hence the more talk Of
these matters. Republicans hoped to win
several of their local candidates In st.
Georges and the Fifth District, and the
votes received by these gentlemen from
their Democratic friends were very fatter-
| irg but they did not elect them.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The President has
issued the following:

Thanksgiving Proclamation.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The President has
issued the following:
By the President of the United States:
The people of the United States should
owe the God of nations for his watchful
care which has shielded them from dire
disaster and pointed out to them the way of
peace and happiness. Nor sho lid they ever
refuse to acknowledge with contrite hearts
their proneness to turn away from Gods
teachings, and to follow with sinful pride
after their own desires.
To the end that these thoughts may be
quickened. it is fitting that on day espec.
tally appointed we should join together in
approaching the Throne of Grace with
praises and supplication.
Therefore I, Grover Cleveland, President
of the United States. do hereby design and
set apart Thursday, the twenty-sixth day
of the present month of November to be
kept and observed as day of thanksgiv-
ing and prayer throughout our land.
On that day let our people forego their
usual work and occupation, and, assembled
in their accustomed places of worship. let
them with one accord render thanks to the
Ruler of the universe for our preservation
as nation and our deliverance from every
threatened danger; for the peace that has
dwelt within our boundaries; for our de-
fence against disease and pestilence during
the year that has passed; for the plenteous
rewards that have followed the labors of
our husbandmen, and for all the other
blessings that have been vouchsafed to
us.
And let us, through the meditation of
Him who has taught us how to pray inn
plore the forgiveness of our Gins and con-
tinuation of heavenly favor.
Let us not forget on this day of thanks
giving the poor and needy; and by deeds of
charity let our offerings of praise be made
more acceptable in the sight of the Lord.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
United States, which have caused to be
heretofore affixed
Done at the city of Washington
This fourth day of November, in
the year of our Lord One Thous-
(Seal) and Eight Hundred and Ninety-six
and Of the independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-frst,
(Signed) Grover Cleveland.
By the President:
Richard Olney, Secretary of State.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
A FAIR DEBUTANTE.
s'Coming Out'' Party Of Miss Ethe
Brady

s'Coming Out'' Party Of Miss Ethel
Brady
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. F. Brady gave a recep-
ton at their beautiful home, just north of
Middletown Thursday evening, which was
the most brilliant and delightful social
event of the season, the occasion being the
introduction of their daughter. Miss Eth Ell
to society.
Their handsome residence which is one
of the oldest and most magnificent man
sions in this neighborhood, was in keeping
with the gala event. being brightly ilIumi-
mated and decorated throughout, the floral
display, especially of chrysanthemums, be-
| ing most exquisite, while the large conser-
vatory, with palms and blooming plants
filled the air with tropical perfume.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brady with Miss Ethel,
received their guests. Mrs. Brady was very
elegant in black satin dress, and her ma
tronly grace of manner and charming
cordially were very pleasing. Miss Ethel
wore handsome pink brocade taffeta
dress with pink velvet and chiffon trim
mings, and was as fair and sweet debu-
ant as was ever launched upon the social
sea, and her coming out" was very great
success.
Albert's Orchestra, of Wilmington. fur
nished music and dancing was the ord er of
the evening. An elegant collation. was
served at midnight.
There were great many beautiful and
handsomely dressed ladies present, the
elite society of Middletown being largely
represented.
Among the guests were:
r.Fred Brady. wearing white lansdown,
Mrs. Frank Watkins. black net; Mrs. Clara
Green, black tulle; Mrs. NJ. Williams,
pink brocade taffeta. with black velvet and
jet; Mrs. ]. F. Kennedy. handsome en-
broidered silk, with duchess lace; Mrs. J..
P. Cochran, Jr. fowered silk; Mrs. w. B.
Biggs, black net; Mrs. Geo. Janvier, pink
silk; Mrs. Howard Pool, white silk; Miss
Mabelle Parvis, handsome black satin; Miss
Bessie Foard, black and blue mouselline de
sole; Miss Ada Foard, beautiful pink taffeta;
Miss Lucie Cochran, pink silk; Miss Bessie
Boyer, light blue crepe; Miss Daisy Nau-
dain, white taffeta; Miss Edith Reynolds,
white silk; Miss Nellie Sherburn, pink silk
| and bear fur; Miss Clara Sherburn, pink
crepe and lace; Miss Jodie Biggs, red silk;
Miss Hester Jones, white silk crepe; Misses
Blanche and Ada Cochran, Miss Mary Pool,
Misses Mary and Annie Cochran, Misses
Edith and Mabel Derrickson, Miss Louise
Reynolds. Miss Sallie Cochran, Mr.. and
Miss McIntire. Messrs. Fred Brady. Will
Brady, Frank Watkins, DR.. VIII. Kennedy,
NJ. Williams, J. P. Cochran, W. B. Biggs.
II. A. Pool, Frank Pool, DouglasCo Cochran,
G. L. Townsend, VIM. .Metten. Reece Parker,
DR.. n. Vaughan, W. g. Lockwood, E. N.
Vaughan, DR.. J. C. Sites. Allen Mcdowell,
Mr.. Mclean, ]. @. Kelley.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
ROLLS OF HONOR.


The following pupils in tie Middletown
Public Shoots have attained an average OF
95 per cent. or over in scholarship and de-
pertinent fer the month of October:
DEPARTMENT No.1.-Lee Corrie, Dora
Culbertson, Walter Green, Maude Smith,
Blanch Armstrong, Carrie Clothier, Eliz-
abeth. Hopkins, Charles Talbot, Florence
Gill. Sybilla Jones.
DEPARTMENT No.2.-Bertha Geary, Ada
Roberts. Bessie Craddock, Mary Holten,
Irma Pitt, Grover Talbot, Ethel CHM,
Rossiter McCone. Bessie Crouch, Jonn
Crouch, Ethel Gill. Edith Wilson.
DEPARTMENT No.3.-Helen Cochran,
Mary Nowland, Ella Burchard, Helen
Brady, Estella suydam, Jeanette Schrietz,
Edith Alice, Sylvia Moore, Randolph
Geary, Edgar Rowe, Blance Roberts. Ger
trude McCrone, Louise Mcdowell, Ethel
Rowe, Oscar Whitlock, Florie Owens.
Matte Roberts, Annie Boardley, Elsie
Jones, Justine Peverley, Harold Dawson.
May Webb. Lillian Cleaver, Carrie West,
Sophie Clothier, Mary Williams, Elwood
Brown.
DEPARTMENT No.4.-Eliza Green, Belle
Dagger, Lizzie Holten, Lille Solway, Edna
Banning, May Kumpel, Emma Kelley,
Maurice Bratton. Lottie Jolls, Louise Nc
Crone, Edith Maybrey, Lloyd Bratton,
Rachel Donahoe. George Alice, Norman
Kumpel, Maude Deakyne. Edgar Booth.
DEPARTMENT No.5.-Sadie Booth. Anna
Talbot, Agnes Oothier, Emily Alice, Mar
tha Corrie, Nettie Whitlock, Helen Rowe,
Sarah Savin, Laura McCleary, Gladys Brag-
don, Alice FARRELL, Lily Downey, Taylor
Barnett, Joseph @. Parker, Roydon Wilson,
Willie Whitlock, Ralph Orrell, Sallie Ryan
Ephrahim Jolls, Paul Paynter.
WOODLAND SCHOOL.
The following named pupils Of Wood
land school have reached an average of 80
per cent. or above for the month ending
Oct. 80, 1s9e.-Rena Dolson, Bessie Bishop,
Nellie Armstrong, Bayard Eliason. Edgar
Bishop.
DELAWARE CITY SCHOOLS.
The Delaware City Public Schools ended
its second month Oct. 80. There are 1872 pu-
pills in attendance, 60 of these have been
present every day during the month, 80
every day during the term. Those receiy-
ing an average of 80 per centum or over are
Eva Beck, May Taylor, George Clark.
Aida Dunlap, and Elwood Anderson of
the Academic Department. Willie Win
gate, Laura Householder. Eva Collins, John
Cain and Elvena Collins of the Grammar
Department. Mira Nickle, Alice Reybold,
Edna Vanhekle, Carolina Clark, Lizzie
Aker, Sophia Clendaniel, Morton Price and
Carl Aker of the intermediate Department.
George Householder, Albert Clayton, Carls
Aker, Lionel Bright, Ralph Clark, Ella
Wortz, Mary Shafer, Verta Wingate, Nellie
Holiday, Alice Hickey, and Grace Won Gu
lin of the Primary Department.
PUPILS COMMENDED.
Principal sparklin of the Odessa Public
schools commends the following pupils for
progress in their studies Frances Aspril,
Mary Townsend and Robert Douglass.
BROWN COTTAGE SCHOOL.
At Brown Cottage school the following
pupils attained an average of 80 per cent. or
oyer for October: Nettie Bender, Alberta
Cochran. Louise Cochran, Winnie Smith.
Elya Reed, Grover Bender, Clarence DON
ovan. Elwood Padley. Grandon Reed, Earl
Manlove, Howard Padley, Albert Donovan.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
CHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
Owrit of Venditionea Exponas to me directed
will be exposed to public sale at the National
Hotel, at Middletown, st. Georges hundred,
ON SATURDAY,
THE l4th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1895
at q O'clock n M

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the following described real estateYvfs,
No. /. Ali his undivided interest in all that
certain lot, piece or parcel Of land situate in
the town'of Midd dletown. st. Georges hundred,
New Castle county and State Of Delaware,
bounded on the east by Scott street, on the
south by Enos street, on the west by lands
conveyed by Robert A. Cochran and wife to
Joshua B. Fenimore, and on the north by
Green street, the metes and bounds Of which
are as follows, to-wit:
Beginning alta stone in the centre Of Green
street and on the west side Of Scott street;
Wild sne gess sae M street @
side Of Scott street and In the centre Of Enos
street thence with the centre of Enos street
south S5a degrees west l2o feet to stone In
and lot conveyed by Robert A. Cochran and
wife to Joshua B. Fenimore; thence with the
said Fenimore's line north ~ degrees west
street, a corner for said Fenimore and these
premises; thence with the centre Of Green
Street north S51z degrees east l20 feet to stone
shsse mstes "a and sana1s fsss o
land, be the same more or less, with q one
story brick machine shop and other outbuild-
No. Q. An that certain lot, piece or parcel Of
land situate in the town of Middletown, st.
Georges hundred, New Castle county and
9. ~ Joshua q Fen
more and others, the bounds Of which ase as
follows, to-wit:
Beginning IOr q corner on the nOrtheriy
side of Lake street and q corner for Alfred g.
Cox; thence northerly with said Cox 282 feet
to corner on the southerly side Of Lock-
wood street; thence along said Lock wood
street easteriy 60 feet to q cornerof Joshua B.
Fenimore's land; thence southerly with said
Fenimore 232 feet for Q corner on Lake street;
thence along said Lake street westerly so feet
home TO the place Of beginning, containing
IL 900 square feet Of land more or less, with 3
three-story frame dwelling house and other
outbuilding and improvements thereon
No. 8. All his undivided interest in all that
certain lot, piece or parcel Of land DESIGNATED
as lot No, s, situate in the town of Middle
town, New Castle county and State OF Della
ware, bounded and described as follows, to-
wit
Beginning at a stake on the main public
road or street leading from Warwick to Md
dletown, q corner FOR lot sold to Rachel
Ireland; thence with said lot No. 3 south " Of
q degree east $50 feet to lands formerly Of
Robert A. Cochran; thence south 50 degrees
west 80 feet to q corner for lot No. Q; thence
with said lot north n ofa degree west 150 feet
to the public road or street Aforesaid; thence
with said road or street north 50 degrees east
so feet to the place OF beginning, containing
$500 square feet of land, more or less, having
thereon erected twostory frame dwelling
and other improvements.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro-
perty Of Thomas w. Buck and to be sold by
PAUL GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff,s Of1ce wilmington. Delaware
October 18th, 1893,
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. Samuel A Pitt, of Middletown, Della.
ware. who did such splendid service in
Kent last week, was born on the adjoining
farm to Senator German. of Maryland, and
in speaking of the fact said II remember
with great distinctness. the day young Cor.
man left the old public school house after
having been made page Of the United
States Senate. The embryo statesman threw
up his hat and said, Good bye, boys,
I'll make all of you Presidents some day.
Ohestertown Transcripts
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
VIM. B. Sharp & Co.
FOURTH and MARKET SIS.
Wilmington, Del.
Special for Saturday

Special for Saturday.
Sixteen hundred yards I'm
bleached Sheeting Muslin,
one yard wide, at &C per yard.
Twelve hundred yards
Shaker Flannel at &C per
yard; regular price, Ioc.
One thousand yards Pillow
Case Bleached Muslin, II
yards wide, at &C per yard
from 12Hc.
One lot Printed Persian
Cashmeres at sc per yard.
Same as the 1oc grade except
no fleece on the back.
Printed Satines at 64c per
yard from 12ac.
All-wool Flannel Skirt t
patterns at soc each from 81.
Fifty dozen Ladies Ribbed
Underwear, fleece : lined,
white or natural, at 1oc each
from 35c-vests and drawers,
all sizes.
Ladies Oneita Union or
Combination Suits, white or
natural, at 7oc each. These
are the regular $I.25 Suits,
but subject to some. slight
imperfection.
Cotton Eiderdown for
Ladies Wrappers, Bath Robes
and Sacques at I5c per yard.
Gray and White Blankets,
a2c each, slightly imperfect.
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ELECTION IN MARYLAND,

ELECTION IN MANY LANUs
Maryland went Republican on Tues
day by 10000 majority, every county
going that way except three-Queen
Anne, Montgomery and Worcester.
The Republicans elected every member
of Congress. The total plurality of
Mckinley in the counties is 9,763, and
in the city of Baltimore 21. 100, making
the total plurality 3C,872 in the State.
Republican pluralities In the counties
were as follows:
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DEGISTER's ORDER.
N REGISTERS OFFICE;
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
Haop Ok 1o0Q

NEW CASTLE County, DEL,
September25, 1895.
Upon the application Of John M. Clayton
and T. Edgar Clayton administrators of
Thomas Clayton late ofSt. Georges Hundred,
in said county, deceased, 1t is ordered and
directed by the Reg lister that the admins
traitors aforesaid give notice Of granting of
Letters of administration upon the estate of
the deceased, with the date Of granting there
Of by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date OF such
County Of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the estate to present
the same, or abide by an act Of Assembly in
such case made and provided; and also cause
the same to be inserted within the same
period in the MIDDLETowN TRANSCRIPT .
newspaper published in Middletown DEL, and
and to be continued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal Of office of
the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington, In
New Castle County aforesaid, the day and
and year above written.
- Register.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministration were In due form Of law granted
unto the undersigned, on t he Twenty fifth
sons having claims against the estate of the
deceased must present the same, duly attested
to the said Administrators, on or before the
twentyf1fth day of September 1897, or abide
the Act Of Assembly In such case made and
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON,
T. EDGAR CLAYTON
Address, Administrators
Mt. Pleasant, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown' post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised
Clinton Woolford, Robert E. Waters, Wal.
tar Brown, George Armstrong.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
CHURCH CHIMES 8.

"Christs testimonies to his father. is the
subject for the Epworth League meeting on
Sunday evening at 8.45 o'clock to be led by
Mr.. George Wilson.
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MAX EPHRAIM, Prop.
NEW YORK. I
Clothing House,
Sl6 MARKET STREET.
Wilmington:

cHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Levan Facias, to me directed, will
be exposed to public sale at the National
Hotel, in Middletown, st. Georges hundred,
New Castle county, State Of Delaware.
ON SATURDAY,
THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1898,
at 2 o'clock p. M,
the 70 flowing described real estate, Wig:
All that certain lot, place or parcel Of land
situate on the northeast corner Of Main and
Cass streets, in the town Of Middletown,
cOu nty of New Castle and State Of Delaware,
bounded and describ ed as follows to wit:
Beginning at the intersection OF curb
lines at the northea st corner Of Main and
Cass Streets thence with the curb line on the
east side of Cass street degrees west l45 feet
to corner for this and lands Of Mrs. Matilda
NJ. Vandegrift; thence with line Of said YAM
degrift north 81 degrees east 56 feet to e line
of lands of the Middletown Academy thence
with the line of the said Academy land south
degrees east 155 feet to the curb line on the
north side Of Main street; thence with said
curb line westward 56 feet to the place of be-
ginning, containing 8400 square feet Of land.
Seized and taken In execution as the pro.
perty of George Echenhofer and Caroline
Echenhofer, his wife, mortgagors, and tits
and to be sold by
PAUL GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Wilmington, Delaware,
October 18th, 1895.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07

What The 3-year old
Va, boy to the man
iou of 5o-inch chest
Wear. need not 60
away from Sixth
and Market for anything
he needs for wear. De-
partments for
CLOTHING,
TAILORING,
FURNISHINGS,
HATS,
SHOES
make Sixth and Market
a complete outftting es-
tablishment for men and
"little men,"
The Tailoring Depart
ment shows a line of
Suits at $40, $lS and $40
that you'll like, Not a
detail is sighted in the
get up: Cutting, trim
ming and making are
first.class and the only
evidence of their cheap.
ness is the price.
Open evenings.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
BRYAN.>

KENT COUNTY.
The following are the complete returns
on the legislative ticket from Kent county:
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
Auctioneerl l

I am prepared to call sales OF Real Essate
and Personal Property--Be glad to give prices
or reference to any that are going to make
D. .P. HuTUH1soN,
dec4-tf Townsend, EDel.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07

During his memorable campaign, Mr..
Bryan made 592 speeches, travelled 1884
miles; he uttered on the stump $4,000
words, and 1t is estimated that 2.304O00
saw and heard him.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
SUSSEX COUNTY.

The returns from Sussex county so far as
received are as follows:
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07

school grounds, this week when play
mate gave the little fellow q too sudden
jerk by the arm.
Mr.. w. B. Biggs lost on Saturday the
fine young track horse, "Billy n" which
he bought of Mr.. Alex. Maxwell. The
horse had . throat trouble. He had gone
half mile in lot, and was valued at Q
thousand dollars. He was very promis.
ing animal and aside from the money
value the loss is great one to Mr.. Biggs.
The Harlem & Hollingsworth Co. oil
Wilmington has received the contract to
build steamship for the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Co.. line running
between Baltimore and Boston. The on t.
look at the ship yards is very bright, there
are 1000 men now on the pay roll and the
prospects are that the number will soon bt
Increased to 1000.
Mr.. William Brady has the position as
assistant manager of the steamer ELLA
which plies between Smyrna and Phila
delphia, having his office in Smyrna. Mr.
Brady is one of Middletown's most popular
young men, and bis removal is loss t.
society here, his musical and dramati,
talents and his genial and affable manne
naturally giving him leading role in al
amatuer entertainments.
A cablegram from Rome to the Associa
ted Press states that Rev. F. g. Thomas, o
the Baltimore Cathedral, has heen appoint
ed Bishop Of the Diocese Of Wilmington, Il
succeed Bishop Alfred Curtis resigned
The Diocese Of Wilmington comprises tn
state Of Delaware and the Eastern Shore
Of Maryland and Virginia. It contain
thirtyseyen churches, twelve stations ant
Eve chapels, besides number of schools
seminaries and asylums. Bishop Curti
win succeed Father Thomas as rector Q
the Cathedral.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-06
New MINIMIZING procsns.

The London Lancet reports the In
vention by Sig. Carlo Vercelloni Of a
process by which dead body is her.
metically sealed in a coffin from the
walls of which certain chemical ex-
halations are slowly and continuously
liberated. The gases and moisture
given off as the result of decomposition
are thereby counteracted and absorbed
and the body is gradually transformed
into the mummified state, being per-
fectly dry and retaining every feature
as in life. The dead body Of a child re-
duced to this condition Is on view in
Milan. The head, body and limbs OF
the child are admirably preserved in
their natural relief, the hair is blonde
as in life and look of repose charac-
terizes the ensemble, though the COM
plexion of the body is of that yellow
ish copper color peculiar to mummies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-08-06
CURIOUS FACTS.

The mole is not blind, as many per.
sons suppose. It's eye is hardly larger
than a pinhead, and is carefully pro-
tected from dust and dirt by means
of enclosing hairs.
No parental care ever falls to the
lot Of single member of the insect
tribe. In general, the eggs Of an in
sect are destined to be Matched long
after the parents are dead.
The elephant is commonly supposed
be slow, clumsy fellow, but when ex-
cited or frightened can attain speed
of twenty miles an hour and can keep
1t up half day.
People who are susceptible to the
cold should make a point of wearing
loose clothing in cold weather. Loose
garments are always warmer than
tight-fltting ones, not only because
they allow room for circulation, but
also because they permit layer of air
between the skin and the outside cold.