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Middletown transcript., 1896-10-31

the Republicans will elect four Con-
gressmen with fair chance for three
more. The Republicans are also sure
of majority Of from four to fifteen in
the House and cannot by any possibil-
ity lose the Senate by more than one,
with the chances greatly in favor of
carrying that body by three or four.
In such event they will have a majority
on joint ballot and elect United
States Senator.
NEBRAsKA-The Republicans stat
isticans state Mckinley electors will
receive pluralities ranging from 10000
to $4,000. Edward Rosewater, editor
of the "State," says that his reports
are not quite complete, but they indi-
cate safe plurality for Mckinley elec-
tors. Chairman Dahlman, Of the DEM
ocratic State Committee, said to-day
there is not particle of doubt that
Bryan will carry Nebraska by at least
$4,000.
Chairman Post, of the Repub-
lican State Committee, says
most conservative poll of the State
just completed shows clear Republic
can majority on both State and nat
ional tickets of not less than $1,000.
North Dakota no longer can be
counted as among the doubtful States,
but as safe for good majority for the
Republican party. 1t is now believed
from careful investigation, that tie en-
tire Republican ticket will be elected
by an average majority of from 1000 to
5000, and that Mckinley will have
majority over Bryan of from 5000 to
$4,000. The Republicans expect also
to elect a majority in the Legislature.
South Dakota-is Republican by not
less than 1000. This is less than half
the polls received at Republican head
quarters indicate, but there is doubt
full vote of about 1000 that is difficult
to classify. Hence the estimate of
1000 for the Republicans is considered
safe and conservative.
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Kelley,s "a. so For $3.50,

30 DAYS SPEcIAL.-For 80 days only, we
offer you the following bargain lot of
strictly pure and standard goods; 5 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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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 is 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
ou try and cannot find the
verse, you will be informed by
making a call upon
Middletown transcript., 1896-10-31

wind was terrific, but afterwards the
atmosphere was cleared-so while the
storm in the party RACES to-day, vel
after it is all over the air will be
kEleared. Clear consciences are more
to be desired than the temporary exer.
else of arbitrary power. Republican
ism like that evinced on that day and
since is the Republicanism that set it s
face against the human slavery and
state rights-a Republicanism sooner
than suffer its fair name TO be tarnish-
ed by the corrupting influence of poll
tical debauchery would be willing to
forego certain party victory rather than
lower its standard. Upon such is to
be built the Republican party of the
future in this state. 1t is not a strug-
gle for personal leadership-it is whet-
her the party shall bend its knee to
Baaf and for the fruits Of vieteFy sac
rifice the manhood of the party. If
Democracy triumphs in this state on
November Sd, the cause can be traced
to that selfish ambition whose hands
are at the throat and whose dagger is
at the heart of the party to-day.
''No man deplores the condition of
affairs more than | do. If taking this
stand means political suicide, then so
let it be. say to you, fellow citizens,
that y hen 1t comes to decide between
regularity and with its submission to
tyranny and corruption on the one hand,
and irregularity and the preservation
of self-respect on other, l will take ir-
regularity and the preservation of self
repect. Personal ambitious may be
buried, but sooner such feat with a
clear conscience that political triumph
built upon selfish ambition and poll
tical corruption and debauchery.
ITO paraphrase an oft-repeated quo
tation:
'"Had you rather Croesus were liv-
ing and died all slaves than Croesus
were dead and live all free men,
''The speaker of the evening will
present the issues Of the day. I mere
ly want to stay that while all who are
opposed to free silver, free trade, Soc
ialism, anarchy and revolution will
vote for Mckinley and Hobart, it is
the duty of every man to vote
straight Republican ticket and Della
ware will take her place in the col
umns of Republican states. John c.
Higgins, than whom no cleaner, bet
ter nan was ever nominated for the
high Office Of governor, typical Della
warean, an honorable citizen and loyal
Republican. Robert G.. Houston, as
good product as the soil of old Sus-
sex ever had, conscientious, able, elo-
quent and worthy representative of
the Delaware people-these are the
men we present to you and ask you to
support.
"To sum up the position of the
State Committee, we ask you as true,
good, loyal Republicans, as conserva-
tors of national and state honor and
integrity, we ask you to put your stamp
in the eagle space that counts for the
straight Republican ticket; and then
on the 9th of November give the eagle
his char to scream"
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High time to get your
Winter Clothes now.
Don't worry over the
times. They'll be better.
You'll have work, and
money to spend.
Buy your clothes Of
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80 &c &c ee -

We aim to, and do, give you
the best and most original de-
signs, independent Of all other
dealers, as it costs no more to
have the latest and best de-
signs, which is greatly to your
interest. Estimates furnished
on application and visits made
to the country upon notiflca-
ton.
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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.
venient to call drop a postal
card.
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George G. Rowe
WEST MAIN & SCOTT Street
NE;Jd1o+o1,,, Da1,u,ore

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
II years in this community is
a guarantee that all work of
that kind is done satisfactorily.
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State Politics
Reviewed
STATE CHAIRMAN BROWNE REVIEWS
THE DIFFERENCE IN THE RE-
PUBLICAN PARTY.

1ERY true Re-
publican regrets
the differences in
the Republican
ranks. But hav-
ing come up to
the election with
them every Re-
publican can we'll
read the follow
inU n1ain state.
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recommend feeding peanuts, One would think this very indigestible diet, but they crave them, and 1t has always been my policy to find out what my pa tients desire to eat and unless 1t Is too unreasonable humor them. Both young ladies have become quite plump, and after Q years inhalations have ceased coughing and pronounced them we'll. The peanut was long known as an excellent fat producer, and much more agreeable than rancid shark oil that oftentimes is sold for cod liver oil. While not all can digest peanuts, great many even with feeble digestion eat them without discomfort. It beats the Koch lymph and is the most satis- factory treatment I have ever tried in these diseases.
 Those who are well acquainted with the peanut know that it's merits have been underrated, but they will hardly be prepared for its promotion to con sumption cure" However, the new cure should be given a fair trial. At the next circus we shall probably hear; "Step right this way for consumption cure! Only five cents quart! Cheap at half the money!"
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on slanting wire on either side of the track, the wire stretching from a height of fifteen feet or more down to the track level, making an incline on which the gate is drawn upward and forward in front of the horses. The gate is operated by wire ropes and heavy weights, When the starter touches button the gate springs up ward and forward and the horses lined in front of it have a clear course The jockey can urge his horse forward at the moment the signal to start is given, the gate getting we'll out of the way, before the horses can bound forward at their first stride. From six to ten horses were sent off in perfect align ment and without a hitch of any sort. All the jockeys and turfmen were great ly pleased with the experiment., and the gate will be used there exclusively hereafter.
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.I NUGG LfSTION.

The dust has begun to blow again, and the Board of Public Works will perhaps continue to allow it to blow un- til it is discovered that it isn't good for horses. An extensive investigation by the Board, including prolonged and hearty trip to some western cities where they have dust, will probably be needed to completely settle the ques- tion. But we have little doubt about the final verdict. A member of the Connecticut Humane society, who has done great deal for the protection of horses from cruelty of various kinds, assures us that in his opinion horses do not like to breathe dust, and he thinks it is cruelty on the part of the Board of Public Works not to water the streets so that the horses will not have to breathe as much dust as they do And veterinary surgeon in good and regular standing and practice tells us that he has no doubt that the breath ing of dust is as bad for horses as for human beings, and he speaks learnedly and impressively of the probability that epizootics of various kinds have been transmitted by dust
 We offer these expert opinions for the consideration and the help of the Board of Public Works, and we feel sure that the highly intelligent mem bers of the Board will, after full inves- tigation and deliberation, reach the same conclusions that the Humane Society man and the veterinary surgeon have reached. So sure are we of this that we feel warranted in asking the Board to allow the streets to be watered while the investigation is be- ing made. We do not believe that this action would result in any injury to horses and 1t would do human beings so much good that if the Board finally discovers that horses have not been hurt by it the public will give the Board much credit both for it's kind ness to horses and to human beings At present it is only receiving credit for kindness to horses.
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POETTC-IT.

Customer-I want a ribbon for my typewriter.
 Dealer-Yes, sir Complexion, sir?-- Detroit Tribune.
 Neither rhyme nor reason. Now, what could that be, I wonder?" "Why, poetry, of course, you stupid!"-Indi- anapolis Journal
 She-I don't believe you love me at all. He-Why, Ethel, I'd die for you. She petulantly)-That's easy enough to say; why don't you go and prove it? Philadelphia Times.
 Her fiance is a pronounced brunette, is he not?" said one young. woman.
 No" replied the other; "he is a Rus sian. He can be spelled, but not pro- nounced. d."-Washington Star.
 De Vere-I heard a compliment for you to-day.
 Miss Antique-Indeed. What was it?
 De Vere-Young Chapman says you carry your years well.-Town Topics.
 Jazmer-Why don't you make memo randums and then you won't forget the things you want to remember?
 Gribbs-I do, but I always forget where 1 put them.-Roxbury Gazette. Cholly-Thought you were going to marry Miss Kostique. Gussie-Going to awsk her tonight. My chawnces are about even. How so. deah boy?" She must say either Yes or 'Noi' "- Philadelphia Record. McFadden-W'y can't desc newspaper guys write English? Wot dees dis duck mean by callin' de play last night de cadent?' Madden dunno wot he means but know de play was rotten. i Cincinnati Enquirer.
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4 NEW CURE,

There are so many "cures for con- sumption that another one may not attract the attention it may merit, but we take pleasure in calling the atten- tion of our readers to it because it is a
 cure" which can be easily tried and is not likely to kill In its curing. Con- slider, therefore, the cheerful peanut, which is the new consumption cure. Dr. Brewer tells us all about it in the Journal of Hygiene He directs his consumptive patients to eat as many peanuts as they can without injury to their digestive organs He cites the case of a couple of girls who, after nearly killing themselves with other medicines, were cured by the use of peanuts. He says of them: I now
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THE W.4R WITH SPAIN.

The war between Spain and this coun- try goes more or less bravely on on both sides. There is much more talk by public men in this country than by public men in Spain. owing to the character of our institutions" But the Spaniards are thus far away ahead of us in action. A mob of Princeton stu dents the other day burned the infant king of Spain in effigy and made old rags of the Spanish flag. Some stu dents at the Northwestern university also hanged the royal small boy in efii- gy with placard on his breast saying ''Sic Semper Tyrannis' ' And there have been few similar but milder demonstrations in other places. They have made little stir, and they have not seriously damaged Spain. In Spain the war has been carried on in more lively manner. Great anti-American demonstrations have been made at Val encia, Barcelona, Tarragona and Bill bao. Some ten thousand people took part in the affair at Valencia, and at Bilbao fully twelve thousand were in it. The great crowd got together on the leading thoroughfare, and marched to- ward the residence of the United States consul, shouting ''Long live Spain!" Down with the Yankeesl" On the way to the consuPs house the members Of the mob hurled stones through the win- dows of stores and private residences, overturned number of vehicles, pulled several mounted policemen from their horses, and generally behaved in the most riotous manner. Stores supposed to be American or dealing in American goods received the most attention from the mob. The windows of the consuls house were badly shattered, although the police defended the building.
 In this country our public men appear to be doing most of the fighting. In Spain the public men appear to be do- ing all they can to bring the war to an end. Further news from both sides vii be awaited with interest.
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Days one By.

 Q, the days gone by! Q, the days gone by! The apple, in the orchard and the pathway
 through the rye; The eairrup of the robin and the whistle of
 the quail, As he piped across the meadows, sweet as any
 niShhng& e; When tho bloom was on the clover and tho
 blue was in the sky. And, my happy heart brimmed over in the
 days gone by. In the days gone by, when my naked fnet
 were tripped By the honeysuckle's tang,es, where the
 water lilies dipped; And the ripple of the river Tipped the moss - along the brink Where the placid-eyes and lazy-footed cattle
 came dr nk; And tho tilting nipe stood, fearless of tho
 truants waywary cry, And the splashing of the swimmer in the
 days gone by. Q, the days gona by. O, the days gone by! The music of the laughing lip, the lustre of
 the eye; The childish faith in fairies and Aladdin's ,v, magic ring; The simple, soul reposng, glad belief in
 everyt.ing. When life was like story, holding neither
 sob nor sigh, In the olden, golden glory of the days gone
 by. James Whitcomb Riley.
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Advertising Rates.

Situations, Wants, Rents aud other small advertisements, Une Cent Word each in- sertion.. Five cents word for full week (seven tlmeS.)
 Display Advertisements-Pe inch, one in sertion, Sl.20; each subsequent insertion, 40 cents. one week, $8.20; one month, Sl0; one year, $40.
 Obituary notices, in prose or verse, l5 cents per line. Notices of bi ths, Marriages, Deaths and Funera S, 50 cents each. Local notices, 5cents per line.
 Yearly advertisers are limited to their own jmmedite business Gall matter to be unoo- jcctionable), and their contracts do not in- clude Wants, To Let, For Sale, etc.
 Discounts-On two Inches or more ono month and over, 10 per cent; on four inches
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One experiment in an electric railroad express business has failed. For over a year a street railroad company has been doing about all the express busi- ness between Haywards, San Leandro, Oakland, and San Francisco. It com menced by buying out all the smaller companies and by inaugurating regu- lar electric express service. The loaded wagons were placed on electric cars, and during the quiet portions of the day they were attached to the regular passenger cars. The first opposition met with was from the Railroad com 1lissioners, who claimed that as the road was doing a railroad freight busi- ness it came under the same tariff reg ulations as other railroads. That mat ter might have been adjusted, but the service has been abandoned because it was not profitable, although the rates charged were only about one-half what the smaller companies had charged. The service was not acceptable to the peo- ple, the secretary of the railroad com pany explains.
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tinct effect of outline. It seems proof that the hat came from a swell milli- ners if 1t at first look seems simple, but really is much trimmed, for the anna teur who attempts to put lot" on u hat always makes a mess of it. At the same time, the hat that is simply trimmed and also has an air of authori- ty is always good taste. Even the best of the milliners, however, occasionally get up very striking hats, and It is one of this sort that is shown to-day. It's crown is of pompadour satin in rich glowing colors, and the brim Is white tulle twisted and draped and held in place by small pearl buttons. At either side are rosettes of white Illusion also dotted with buttons, and a similar TO- sette is placed at the right in back, the left side being garnished with a loopei arrangement of gauzy white tulle lace, in addition to two white ostrich tips.
 The little velvet cap affair made with very narrow brim all sighted and covered WitH ciose Set hiiotS ol ioWeio and with pair of cocks plumes or a knot of feathers at one side is always pretty and becoming, but such q hat should never be worn without a veil and the flowers about the brim should be clouded with black net. This net softens the effect of the colors and also keeps the flowers In line and from fall ing apart by the wear and rub of the petals Some very pretty little affairs are made with black velvet crown and a brim of green roses, the feathers at the side being black. There are few gowns with which this combination of black and green will not blend.
 FLORETTE.
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A recent issue of the London Times contained the following interesting ad- vertisement: Young Lady required as Governess for one little girl, aged ten. As she has unhappily lost leg, it is considered possible that more sympathy will be shown by lady in a similar position; preference, therefore, given to such.'
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The Australian machine for start
 ing horses on race course was tried at San Francisco the other day, and all the turfmen there declare that it advance in racing methods. The ma chine consists of light gate extending completely across the race track at the starting point. The gate is hung
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-03-10

Mrs, ,Grimble (to her offspring) 9ere you go, tracking the floor all 1l With mud. Didn't tell you tQ NV S6uf feet before you came in? ~
 Johnny-Oh, nobedy's blaming you ma; you did all you Boston Transcript.
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The world has viewed with wonder what has seemed the sudden and phenomenal leap of the bicycle into public fav- CT during the past year. The most cultured and fashionable society of our metropolitan cities are fascinated. Tiffany & Go. recently sold a Wheel at $500. % and are said to have another in process valued at $2,o-o. The George H. Ford Company of this city have taken the Agency for the Humber, which attracted so much attention at the recent Cycle Show. This Company have for $
 
 years been engaged in the manufacture of Wheels with factories at Wolv- champion, Coventry, Paris, Moscow, Lisbon, and in this country, and is famed the World over. Their patrons in clude one-quarter of a million riders.
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Professor J. J. Thompson, of Cam bridge, England, asserts that he has succeeded in photographing his ideas. He has right to feel encouraged.
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A Philadelphia cigar manufacturer has named brand of cigars after Cap tain-G General Weyler. They wont be popular in this country unless it is ex- plained that the idea is that they and their name shall perish in fire and smoke.
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Well" said Snaggs, T think many dogs have more sense than their mas ters." "Yes,' chimed in Craggs, il have a dog like that myself" (And yet he couldn't make out why they laugh ed. )-Tit- Bits.
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FASHION NOTES.
Pointers for Hat urchasers.

Pointers for Hat Purchasers.
 Many wise woman is having pret- ty tam affair made of cloth or of velvet for her early spring hat It is too early to get straw yet, and the street hat of the winter needs renewing; it is a pity to invest in another felt because felts will really be so soon gone by, but a well made cloth or velvet tam will real ly be of service for long time. What ever is done 1t is dreadful mistake to fall into mid-season shabbiness, or to buy new stuff that will need to be dis carded within few weeks. In select ing new stuff now, choose what will serve late into the spring and do for some wear next fall.
 Hats are rather overloaded with trimming though there is usually a dis
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Notice.

Wecannot accept anonymous or return re- iected communications. In all cases the name Of the writer will be required, not for publication, but as guarantee of good falth
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The oldest rosebush in the world is found at Hildesheim, small city of Hanover, where it grows near church Its roots are found in the subsoil and the primitive stems have been dead for some time but the new stems have made a passage through the crevices of the wall and cover almost the entire church with their branches for width and height of forty feet. According to tradition this bush was planted by Char1emagne in SS3 and the church having been burned down in the elev- enth century the root continued to grow in the subsoil A book has recently been published on this venerable plant, showing that at least three centuries of it's life are proved beyond doubt. 1t is mentioned in poem written in 1890 and also in the work of Jesuit who died in 1873.
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MT. D. O. Mills of New York, who is about to erect two colossal hotels in the slum districts of that city, designed for the poorer classes. desires that his enterprise shall not be regarded as a terprise, in which he expects to get a handsome return on his investment. The outlay will come close to a million dollars, and it is expected that the charge for each room will not exceed twenty cents per day. And yet the establishment is to be equipped with ali the modern hotel conveniences, and its appointments will far excel more pretentious hostleries.