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Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
WHO CAN FIND IT !?


There is a verse in the Bible
which contains every letter in
the alphabet except J, and it
is said there-ls only one such.
Who can find it? That would
be a novel occupation to
search it OUT but think of the
other rewards that must fol-
low such an effort-gems of
thought and truth to brighten
and gladden. life's pathway. If
on try and cannot find the
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Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28

AND Row it is said that a county in
Georgia not only failed to hold an elec-
tioH ON Nov. Sd but that the inhabi-
tants did not know an election was to
take place. Happy peoplei The politi-
cally afflicted may be interested to
know that it is Charlton County and
the Okefeenokee Swamp covers most
Of the territory but there are seyeral
small towns in The county.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28
VIM. B. Sharp ( 60.
FOURTH and MARKET Sis.
Wilmington, Del.

Special for Thanksgiving
week Fifty Misses Jackets
in two-toned effects of black
and green, brown and black,
tan and black, grey and black,
in IA, 16 and 18-year sizes.
These jackets are beautifully
made, with double breasted
box fronts. and are the finest
goods for the money we ever
offered-$s.eo from $40.
Another case of Ladies
| feece-lined Ribbed Vests and
Pants, white or natural grey
-1oc, regular 35c goods and
special for Wednesday.
Three thousand yards all
pure Linen Barnsley Crash
with red border, SC per yard;
about half price.
Only one hundred pairs left
of fine white Blankets with
blue, red or pink borders, ex-
ira fine CALIFORNIA; and always
S.. Now, $3.o5, with about
80 pairs fine all-wool red
Blankets at the same price.
In our Dress Trimmings
we are showing some remark.
able values in very pretty
things, such as embroidered
Chiffons. Mouseline de Soul,
Marlborough ruffles and en-
broidered Laces.
Five-inch wide fancy Rib
bons, all new styles. This
seasons goods at soc from
75c.
All Ladies should use the
A. NJ. w. Waterproof Dress
Facing and Binding. Will
often outwear the skirts, saw
ing the trouble and expense
of frequent rebinding-price
12ac per yard.
A few specials picked from
our Black Goods Department
will be of interest to shoppers
this week.
Black Cameps Hair in fine
quality, AZ inches wide
623c, from $1.5o.
Black Plaid Serge, 40 in
ches wide 624c. from $3.50.
Black Alma Cloth, 38 in
ches wide 37ac. from soc.
All desirable bargains.
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wANAMAKER,s.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Nov. %, 1896.
THE TOY.STORE ANNEX.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Nov. %. 1896.
THE TOY-STORE ANNEX
Third floor, Chestnut stree
front, reached directly by the
elevators in the Arcade-is
made a holiday annex to the
Toy store:
1t is full of "go"-mechani.
cal toys and steam-driven toys
are exclusively there. Steam.
boats are running in real
water; trains are whizzing on
real tracks j; workshop is busy
men and machines steam
driven there are soap-bubble
blowers, and cats and dogs
and squirrels that won't stay
still. There are bicycles that
wind up and trolley cars. But
come and see it all.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28
KelIey's $3.50 For Sc so.

80 DAYS sPEcIAL.-For 80 days only, we
offer you the following bargain lot of
strictly pure and standard goods; quart
bottles pure California wines (sherry port,
catawba, blackberry and Rhine), one quart
bottle pure rye whiskey, five years old)
and one bottle extra quality champagne.
and the whole lot. bottles, goes for $3.50
the honest market value Of which is $3.50.
No other house can give you so much
value for your money, as the one and only
reliable, Family Liquor Store of James A
Kelley. s. W. Cor. Tenth and Shipley Sts.,
Wilmington, Del.
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Hlp{E5cFlEfs

the holiday season just aheae
are ready now.
And you cannot get a cot
ton Handkerchief here if you
try, nor one with cotton in it.
Pure lincn or siik-thc stand
ard is never lowered.
There is no cause for the
extravaganza Of buying poor
Handkerclf;efs when there is
this one n1atchless stock Of
right Handkcrchiefs to draw
from. High priced? Yes, for
high quality. Your every
Handkerchief need is met
and every Handkerchief is
fairly priced. Instances
Mems pure linen Hemst;tched Hand
kerchiefs, plain white, Sl.5O dozen.
Made to our order in Ireland.
Mems pure linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchiess, plain white, fine, $3.50 a
dozen. Almost any seller would
think you had good value in these
at s4.20 a dozen. And you would
have.
Mems finest linen Handkerchiefs, Just
plain white, 81 each.
Women's pure linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, 81 dozen.
Women's finest linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, 81 each.
Children's Heinstitched Handker-
chiefs, pure linen, lots of pretty col
orings, Sic dozen.
Children's pure linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, plain white, 81 q
dozen.
Children's pure linen Handkerchiefs,
scalloped and hand-embroidered, SOC
each. White.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28

PRESIDENT CLEyELAND's private
fortune is variopsly estiuated at from
S500,00o to 100000. The latter
amount is named by some Of the radi,
cal Populists who desire an investiga-
tion by Congress as to. how this wealth
was acquired.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28
George G. Rowe
WEST MAIN, & SCOTT Street

WEST MAIN & SCOTT Street,
Middletown, Delaware,
where you will be surprised to
find so many things to make
home attractive. Wall Papers
OF the latestand mostimproved
patterns, and an experience of
I7years in this community is
a guarantee that all work of
that kind is done satisfactorily.
Middletown transcript., 1896-11-28
Beautiful Pictures

in the latest design frames
worthy of any home and at
such low prices. Picture frames
made to order. Cannot help
pleasing you.
An elegant organ at the
lowest price possible.
Window shades and fixtures
OF any color and style, and
will put them up. If not con-
venlent to call drop a postal
card.
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Great rIid-season Sale
Goods RaiaiIad at Less Than Wholesale Prices

Silks Goats and Capes and heavy Dress Fabrics but fey
of the many lines counters, at prices reduced
lower points than ever before reached
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

ferent nationalities intermarry, the IN
teuigence of the population, based on
tbe ability to read and write; the re-
liq;on. property and character of the
dwellings are all features which are
necessary to give an intelligent idea OF
the character of the population. Num-
hers are by no means the only branch OF
national census that is valuable, as
some have attempted to prove. The
only thing to regret about the census
soon to be taken is that the Legisla-
ture, by practicing false economy, has
held the superintendent within such
narrow boundaries. 1t is safe to state
that there are few, if any countries rep
resenting comparative wealth equal to
that of Hawaii which give so little at
tention to gathering statistical infor-
nation. Once in ten years our legislat-
ors designate some one to find out how
MANY people there are in the country,
and if he has money enough, to find
out how they live and what they are
doing. When the appropriation is ex-
hausted the whole matter is dropped
until the next decade.
Not only should more money be given
to the superintendent of the census,
but additional funds could be expended
TO advantage in the maintenance of a
statistical bureau, which under proper
administration would keep the people
in closer touch with the changing char
acter of the population, and the de-
velopment of the various industries.
At present these matters become known
in general way, and incorrect opin-
ions are formed as often as correct.
II the plan mapped out by Mr. At
kinson he has undoubtedly made the
most of the funds placed at his dis
posal. He has arranged his blanks in
such a manner that the population can
be accurately given within twenty-four
hours after the last census blank is re-
turned, thus giving him an opportunity
to devote his time and attention to the
compilation of other interesting and
valuable statistics, which will at least
form basis of comparison for suisse
quent years, when it is to be hoped
that our legislators will be less inclined
to belittle the statistical bureau.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
POLITICS AND SUGAR TRADE.

In its issue of Aug. Is, Willett &
Gray's Statistical Journal gives consid-
cradle space to the political situation,
and indicates in no uncertain tone that
the sugar men of the States are for
Mckinley. Speaking of the condition
Of the market, it says: There is no
doubt that the present disturbing ele-
ment in all business is the uncertainty
attending the agitation of the country
over the Presidential election. When
ever the public make up their mind that
Mckinley is to be elected, the trade
conditions will begin to improve and
brighten, but for the present the people
are running after a silver craze, the
final outcome of which is by no means
clear, and the immediate. effect of
which is to destroy confidence in the
stability of values. Added to this is the
fact that we are fast approaching the
end of the present sugar campaign year
without realizing the brilliant pros
poets foreshadowed at the beginning
And it is no wonder that disappoint-
ment and losses in all directions should
take away what remnant of courage re-
mains. Regarding the election, it is
now conceded by the best authority that
the pivotal States are Indiana, Illinois
and Ohio. These votes will decide the
great political battle for and against
free silver"
Referring to Candidate Bryan's ac-
ceptance speech, his promise to call an
extra session OF Congress Immediately
upon his coming into power is
particularly noted. This being also
the understood intention of Hon.
William Mckinley, if elected by the Re-
publican party, we may set it down as
fact that an extra session of Congress
will begin in March or April, which
will have for one of its principal objects
the revision OF the tarlH, and the duty
on sugar will undoubtedly be changed
to an increase in some form. There is
some talk, also, that the December ses-
sion of Congress may attempt to in
crease the revenues by placing an adj
ditional duty on sugar, but this is only
talk" Thus, according to Willett &
Gray, there is bound to be an extra
session of Congress, which ever party
gains control This cannot be particu-
larly hopeful news for the business
men, since the suspense of the election
is to be followed by another season in
which the people will be holding back
for fear of what is coming next.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
GRADING THE SCHOOLS.

Discussion of the disposition of the
Kauluwela and Fort Street schools
proves nothing if not the necessity of
dividing Honolulu into regular school
districts. The Honolulu school system
is a good one, but there is still plenty
of room for Improvement The ten
dency just now seems to be for the boys
to congregate in one school and the
girls in another. Some pupils go to the
school nearest their home, while others
go by two or three school houses to get
to one of the same grade Furthermore,
this prospective change appears to have
brought out that the Commissioners
have no positive means of finding out
just how many pupils they must provide
for when the change is made-that is,
when the Kauluwela school teachers are
transferred to Fort Street, there may be
more and there may be less scholars,
unless the Bureau of Education estab-
fishes hard and fast rule that the
scholars must follow their teachers.
Then again, the division along lines of
nationality makes the situation more
complex
Inspector General Townsend has the
right idea when he maintains that di-
viding the city into districts and grad
ing the schools on the same plan that
obtains in the States will settle the
whole difficulty Now that the High
School is in full swing, a proper grad
ing should be instituted in order to
more completely systematic the course
of study leading up to the High School
Furthermore, in the free schools at
1 least the nationality lines should be
drawn less sharply. Draw the lines in
the grading of studies, and govern the
pupil, whatever his or her nationality,
/ accordingly.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
THE CENSUS.

The papers that have thus far COM
mented upon Superintendent Akin
sons preparations for the census have
been inclined to make light of the care
ful attention to minute detail which has
been apparent in preparing the blanks
for the census enumerators. Just why
such criticism should be passed is be-
yond the powers of the intelligent and
progressive citizen to explain. care
full perusal of the census blanks of for
mer years shows the system inaugural
ed by Mr.. Atkinson to be the most COM
plete and most comprehensive of any
that has ever been followed. The best
features of both the American and New
Zealand systems have been carefully
studied, and so far as possible incor-
porated in the Hawaiian census scheme
for 1896.
Many good citizens of the country
hold the idea that the only object of a
census is to find out how many people
there are in the place This is all right
so far as it goes, but the question OF
nationality, the extent to which diff
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

When NJ. Louis Yossion, the new rep
resentative of the French Republic,
made his first official call upon the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, he remark
ed upon the difficulty of obtaining au-
thentic literature descriptive of Hawaii.
This gives another practical argument
in favor of more money being expended
in spreading information abroad con-
corning the country.e M. Vossion has
been stationed in Philadelphia, so that
his failure to get accurate data was
not due to his being removed from the
usual channels of information upon
which the people of this country ex-
pect others to rely. The fact is that the
matter isn't to be had outside of a few
centers-possibly Washington and San
Francisco. 1t would pay either the Gov
eminent or the business men to enter
more heartily into the dissemination of
information regarding our political, in
dustrial and commercial status.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

The Hilo, IriEWe has again come
out for municipal government using
as its principal argument that the dis
tricts ought to be able to decide for
themselves whether or no they will
have Sunday concerts and what time
their saloons will close without hav-
ing to send to Honolulu to ask permits
sion. Our esteemed contemporary
seems to forget that even though Hilo
had municipal government, the Sun
day concerts and saloons would still be
governed by national regulations. AL
though municipal government is bound
to come as the population of the coun-
try increases, there is absolutely no
necessity at present for increasing the
Government machinery within the
narrow limits of the Hawaiian Repub-
lie. 1t would simply mean an increas-
ed expense with by no means a COM
mensurate return to the taxpayers.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

time and attention to Honoluiu's de-
velopment and improvement outside
the confines of politics. Over year
has passed, and there can be no time
more propitious than the present for
taking up the loose ends and going
ahead with the work The Legislature
has completed the arduous duty of al
lotting funds for various branches of
public works. and in Honolulu as well
as on the other Islands the officials of
the Government are carrying out, as
rapidly as possible, the labor mapped
out for them. Now is just the time
when a non-political organization has
an opportunity for a good start, by the
new interest awakened by the extension
of roads, widening of streets and the
erection of new public buildings.
With good, healthy association
formed in Honolulu, it will be but a
short time before kindred organizations
will be formed in other districts, and a
new enthusiasm given to the improve
ment of public and private grounds.
These associations ought to bring the
people of the various Islands in closer
touch, and possibly relieve some of the
factional ideas that inspire some resi-
dents in outside districts. Then again,
the building operations and activity of
the real estate market in Honolulu pre-
sents an excellent field for the opera
ton of the Improvement Association.
Private holders have their own ideas
as to how their residences should be
built and how the grounds should be
laid out, but great deal can be learn
ed from which the landholder as well
as the city generally can profit, by an
association or exchange of opinions.
Let the Improvement Association adj
vocates get together again and stir up
public opinion once more.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.

Soon after the visit of DIR. Northrup
to this country this paper advocated
the formation of a City Improvement
Association, on somewhat the same
lines as the organizations originated
by Dr. Northrup in the United States
A little later the matter was taken up
by L. A. Thurston, who in an open let
ter called upon the citizens of Homo
lulu to stir themselves and join in a
movement to interest the people in the
Identification of Honolulu, and make
the most of the possibilities of the city's
surroundings. While many expressed
approval of such a movement, circum-
stances arose which for the time being
seemed to put an end to the original
plan of making the organization nom
political in its personnel
The matter was then dropped to
await the coming of a more convenient
season, when the people generally
would be able to give more OF their
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

If the positive statements of the San
Francisco Call can be credited, the
movement to remove Kate Fields re-
mains to the United States has taken
definite shape, and advices by the next
steamer will give the many friends of
the noble woman here an idea of what
it is their duty to do Miss Field was a
loyal American, and if such was her
wish, it is highly proper that her re-
mains should rest on American soil.
The friends in this country should not
fail, however, to make some effort to
render substantial assistance and offer
a tribute which shall recall to those
who may visit her grave the work she
did for this country.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

Although the drinking of light wines
in European countries is often referred
to with favor, the recent action of the
French Academy of Medicine gives a
black eye to the common statement
that there is mo harm" in the con-
sumption of light alcoholic beverages.
Resolutions recently adopted declare
that the drink evil has become perma-
nent danger, attacking the very life
and force of the country" and the reso-
buttons further demonstrate that even
the purest alcohol is always and fun
damentally poison" Speaking of le-
gal restrictions, NJ. Rochard, a member
of the illustrious scientific body, said:
4 know that this is difficult to accom-
plish. Alcohol is a terrible power The
professional hierarchy (the manufac-
turers and dealers) holds the country
enlaced in the meshes of a net of I'M
avoidable self-interest without pity"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

The California fruit growers, accord
ing to late dispatches, seem to be high
ly pleased at the prospect of replacing
the Chinese labor in the vineyards with
japanese. At the first send of, the
lower price at which the Jananese will
work appears very enticing, but know
ing the spirit of the average Califor-
nian, we may expect before many years
roll by to see this joy turned to sorrow.
The Japanese enter the United States
under the favored nation clause, and it
is a safe ten-to-one wager that the lit
tie brown men" who are now entering
California as laborers will gradually
become proprietors. There is no law
to keep them from going into compe-
tition with the large producer, and the
Japanese proprietor will be able to
make his former employer feel the pres
sure of sharp competition Then the
California vineyard owners will be sing
ing another song.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

Judging from its last issue, the Ha-
wall Herald is of the opinion that it is
poor politics to attempt to win over to
its side of the street those who don't
agree with its method of dealing with
public affairs. Although the Herald goes
at work in rather rash manner, there
is a good deal of sound sense in the
general principle it has championed.
There are those who can be won over
to a cause, but in the long run poll
ticians usually find that he who is not
for them is against them.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

Hoke Smiths withdrawal from Cleve-
lands cabinet stamps him as a man
who has the courage of his convictions
and who knows enough not to stay
where he isn't wanted His withdrawal
was graceful and gentlemanly, and
leaves no disagreeable stain of political
buster on his record, which too often
accompanies disagreement between
members of the same party. One of the
most significant features about the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Francis to the va
cancy in the cabinet is his remark that
on no condition will he support the
nominees of the Chicago convention,
and his apparent leaning toward Nc
Kinley as a choice between two evils
Personally, President Cleveland has
kept discreet silence as to just what
course the administration will pursue
in the campaign. No one has ever sup
posed that he was favorable to Bryan,
but 1t is still an open question as to
just what his attitude will be toward
the various candidates. None of them
represent his policy, and the appoint
ment of Francis, together with the re-
port that he opposes the gold Demo-
crat organization, would seem to indi-
cate that the President is ready to sac
rifice some of his party principles in
order to save his country from silver
whirlwind.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

The PHILIPPINE Islands and Mexico
are the latest sections of the globe
Japan is reported to have IAN eye on. >
1t seems to be the proper thing these
days TO suppose that the japanese Gov
eminent is seeking to control every ma
ton in which a japanese subject sets
his foot Then the papers talk about
Japan having a swelled head, so to
speak Wen, why shouldn't Japan have
a swelled head, and why shouldn't
Japan feel as if it had all the world
trembling in fearful expectancy? AS a
matter of fact the japanese Govern
ment is simply seeking TO force its way
as a competitor in the commercial
world, and thus far it is succeeding
very well. Far from seeking to gain