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A Projections,

LONDON, April IA. - The Madrid corre-
spondent OF the Standard says that the new
Chamber elected on Sunday will certainly
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
seud rs the news.

good piece of advice to people who
live 10 the country is to take up the habit
of waiting for The newspaper from their
neighborhood 1t is pleasant diversion
as well as profitable one to the mind and
facilitates the passing of leisure moments.
Time spent in gathering up the happenings
of a neighborhood is good practice to the
mind, as it cultiyates detail and accuracy
two things which great many lack in this
busy rush of life. Then. there Is sense
of grati6cation indescribable in reading
something written by ones self News
papers are nearly always pleased to hear
from any of their friends in the country
and take great pleasure in publishing the
items Of news they gather and send.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
MRS. CAROLINE J. SMITH.

AGED rs YEARS.
Mrs. Caroline J. Smith died on Saturday
evening at the residence OF her niece, Mrs.
Martin B. Burris, whom she had been WIS.,
iting since Nov. 5. She was not well when
she came, having some trouble from indi-
gges..ion but there was no reason to appre-
hend anything serious, and as she was re-
ceiving careful medical attention for her
malady her friends were hopeful of her res
toration to health. She was in good spirits,
able to go about. and was interested in
all that went on around her, and was plan
ming for Christmas and the presents she
would make.
On Tuesday at noon, while standing by
the table, in the act of taking some medi-
cine, she was stricken with paralysis, and
after four days illness she passed peacefully
away.
Mrs. Smith was the sister of the late John
W. Wright, of this town, with whom she
made her home for number of years, hav
ing been engaged in the millinery business
both in Odessa and Middletown. Her lat
years. uOW6fcIs OuC opChb db OSCAn
Grove, N. J. She was born at Cornwall,
Conn, April 6. 1921, and was the last sur
viYor of family Of ten. She was early
married to Mr.. Chas. Smith, contractor,
at Wilksbarre, Pa, whose death two weeks
after their marriage was the great sorrow
of her life. She was woman of unusual
strength and force of character, careful and
methodical in business and had the highest
and strictest sense of business and social
honor.
She was member Of the M. E. Church,
and during all her life was devoted to that
communion and its interests.
Her funeral took place on Tuesday af-
ternoon, at the residence of Martin B, Bur-
ris, ESQ. on North Broad Street. Rev. /. L.
Wood officiating. Interment at Cornwall,
Conn. Her nephews, Mr.. Wright Vail. and
wife, of Millbrook, N. J. and W. E. Wright,
Esq, of Philadelphia, accompanied the re-
mains to their last resting place in the FAM
lily burial ground, leaving here on the
early morning express Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Pastors. Appeal.
To the citizens of Middletown and vicin

To the citizens of Middletown and vicin-
ity:
The parable of theGood Samaritan is of
uniyers aIapplication. but at no time does it
seem more applicable than in the present
efforts for the relief of the stricken and suf-
fering Armenians, whose persecution at
the hands of the Turks has shocked Chris
tendon. Our President in his recent mes
sage to Congress has described it as 1.-THE
wanton destruction of homes and the
bloody butchery of men, women, and
children, made martyrs TO their profession
of Ch ristian faith
Phere are at least half million of these
devoted people who have been drievn from
their homes, their land laid waste, and
their sources of supply cut off, and unless
they shall have immediate relief from the
the Christian nations they must soon peri sh
from exposure and starvation. At this
season Of general festivities it is pr e-emi-
nently proper that we, who have been so
greatly favored. should come to their relief.
and in order to facilitate your response to
this urgent claim, boxes will be placed in
the Post Office and in each of the churches,
in which any contribution may be deposited
Earnestly urging you to respond promptly
and generously to this most worthy cause we
are yours in the Gospel.
ISAAC L. WooD.
FRANCIS Fl. MOORE,
WILLIAM J. WILKIE.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
ME Mcwhorter, of Wilmington, was mai

ME McWhorter, of Wilmington, was maid
of honor. She wore white organdie over
white silk and the bridesmaids. Miss Lola
Andre, of Baltimore, wore pink, Miss Fam
ME Eliason. of Newark, wore nile green
and Miss Mary Janvier, of McDonough,
wore yellow. The bride wore very hand
some white brocade silk, with veil and car
ried Bride roses. She was given away by
her brother Mr.. Emerson Janvier, of Pitts
burg. Pa. Miss Annie Schultz, of st.
Georges played the wedding march.
After the marriage reception was given
to the bridal party at the home of the
BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Leontine Nc
Whorter at st. Georges after which MIR. and
Mrs.Janvier went to their future home near
McDonough.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
70
The fnllnWinp Is the cast.
DELAWARE CITY.

Mrs. Harry Clark was in Philadelphia
this week.
Miss Agnes Vail spent Sunday with Miss
Bessie Price.
Mrs. Charles Pancoast has been visiting
friends in Camden.
Malcolm Reybold has secured position
in Wilmington.
Mrs. Mary Smith. of State Road. was in
town on Saturday.
J. Watson, of Philadelphia, is the guets
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Bayard Heisel gave re-
ception on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Fred T. Eagle, of New Castle. spent
Sunday with relatives in town.
The Mite Society met 1.-THE home of Mrs.
Green on Thursday evening.
The Daughters OF the King met at Mrs
N. George Prices on Monday evening.
Mrs. M. A. Homan has returned from q
protracted visit to friends in Wilmington.
The Young Peoples Missionary Society
met at the Manse on Thursday evening.
Gilbert Green from near Smyrna was en-
tertained on Sunday by Miss A. Schunder
Misses Sallie Gasner, Mamie Morris and
Matte Price visited Wilmington on Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson from near, Ban
croft's Mills spent Sunday with William
| Wingate, Sr.
The Women's Home Mission society o
the Presbyterian Church met on Friday
evening in the lecture room immediatel,
after prayer meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Clark attended th'
wedding of M,ssMary G. Ellison and Mr.Ju'
lius w. Clayton on Wednesday evening in
the F. 3. Church at Chesapeake City.
: Mr.. and Mrs. George n Bright attended
the wedding of Miss NJ. McWhorter and
William Janvier of near McDonough ii
the Presbyterian Church at st. Georges Of
Wednesday evening.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
LOOK AT YOUR LABEL

The printed label on your paper shows
the date to which your subscription is paid.
The subscription price of the paper is dol
lar ye ar. at the same rate for longer OF
shorter time. Bills are sent out every six
months, in the paper as the postal law al
lows, but this is some expense and consid-
erable trouble, and it would be favor If
every subscriber who is delinquent for
longer or shorter time would not wait
for bills. How many will act on the sug-
gestion2
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
THE oHIJRCHFs IN MIDDEToWN.

Bethesda M. e. Church.-Rev. Isaac L.
Wood, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at
1890 a. M, and 7.30 o. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbath at q p. M, A. g. Cox, Super1n-
tendent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evening, 7.S0 o'clock. Junior Epwort b
League and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at 7 O'Clock. Young Ladies' Mis-
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday night of each month. Women's Home
Missionary Society, first Thursday night OF
each month Mite Society, first Saturday
night Of each month. Official Board meeting
first Friday afternoon OF each month at zSV
Forest Presbyterian Church.-Rev. F. 81.
morning at 1880 O'Clock, and every Sabbath
evening at 730. Sabbath School will be held
every Sabbath morning at 9.l5 O'CLOCK,
H. G. Ellison, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young Pe0-
ple's Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 O'Clock. Junior so
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday after
noon at O'Clock.
Services at Armstrong; Chapel the first
Sabbath Of each month at 3 p. m.
St. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church
Rev. VIM. J. Wilkie, Rector: Holy Communo n
ion on the first Sunday in the month at 9%
a. M On all other Sundays at 7.30 q. M Di-
vine services every Sunday at 1870 a. M, and
730 D. M Morning Prayer and Lltany every
Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Even
ling Prayer on Friday at $50 p. m. On all holy
day School at 9.45 q. m. Adult Bible Class at
645 D. m. The Guild meets every Thursday at
2p. m, the Ladies on the first and third Fri
DAYS of each month at p. m, the Boys CluD
on Friday evenings at 7.30 and the Junior
Auxiliary on Saturdays at p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Naturalization!

NEW CASTLE Co. NAT. BANK, OF ODESSA
ODESSA, DEL,
December 10th, 1895
The stockholders annual meeting for the
election of Nine Directors TO serve for the en-
suing year will be held in the banking house
on Wednesday, January 9Th, 1897, between
the hours Of II O'Clock, a. M. and p. m.
JOS. L. GIBSON, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised
Matte LoHand, Noah Thomas.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
MlDDLEToNw MARKETS.
PRODUCE.

creamerv R,,tter III 8@2se
conntry Rnfter, ii 20@Nc
TssgEs' TLsgs' Tol ~ @ss
Potatoes. -. O@2l
Spring chickens. o99c
Apples per basket 35@40t
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Naturalization!

PEOPLES NAT. BANK, OF MIpDLETowN,1 :
MIDDETowN, DEL,
December 18th, 1896.
The annual election for Ten Directors Will
be held at the banking house, on Saturday,
January eth, 1887, between the b ours OF 10
A. NJ, and II o'clock, noon.
GEO. d. KELLEY, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
VIM. B. Sharp ( Go.
FOURTH and MARKET SIS.
Wilmington, Del.
Open every evening until
Christmas.

One thousand yards best
quality Iclassic Ginghams for
dresses..and skirts, all in 10 and
12-yard lengths. They are in
new patterns and our regular
l2ac. Dress Ginghams. We
shall sell these for special hoh-
day gifts at &c. per yard.
In addition to the magnifi-
cent line of covered and un-
covered Down Pillows we have
on display in our upholstery
department, we are making
great inducements to Curtain
buyers, and can show you
from SOC. to $l.50 per pair
Lace and Thin Curtains re-
markable for cheapness aud
beauty.
Skin Rugs and Baby Car
riage Rugs. animal shape and
plain colors.
Grey and White,
Black and Grey,
Grizzly,
Brown Bear,
Tiger,
Leopard,
from 1926 to $500.
Some late arrivals in Novelty
Dress Goods will make good
and useful holiday giving at
much reduced prices.
so and 75c. qualities for IS
and SOC.
Pillow Cases made Of good
muslin AZ and 45 inches wide
at 8 and &c. each. Hemstitched
Pillow Cases l2ac. each, As
inches wide.
Umbrellas for gifts are al
ways much sought after, and
we are well provided with all
the prettiest handles in nat
ural woods, horn, ivory and
pearl, suitable alike for men,
women and children, from Soc.
to $500. !
Fine Spool Cotton and Knit
ting Cotton, put up in gift
boxes, always useful and pretty
to hang on your tree, 10, 20
and 25c. each.
Another lot of those fine
California Blankets with hand
some blue or pink borders, put
up in nice gift boxes. 1896
instead of $500.
We have a beautiful assort-
ment of Irish Point Bureau
Scarfs, Washstand Scarfs, Table
Covers, Pillow Shams, Carving
and Tray Cloths, Doylies an d
Pillow Covers. These are all
in exquisite designs and will
make a useful, ornamental and
highly artistic effect whenever
used. They cost from 50 cents |
to 80 each: are put up in boxes
and one of the most desirable
things for email outlay that |
your Christmas buying could
suggest.
Dress Patterns Of Simpsons |
best Prints, 10 yards so cents.
Dress Patterns of Simpsons
Henrietta finish Satine 10
yards each. 81, ,25.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Christmas Benent.

''Trixie, or the Wizard of Fogg Island"
the act Comedy which will be presented in
the Opera House, Christ9as night, for the
benefit of Y M G. A. and the Crescent
Club, is said to be humorous and interest
inc frnm beoinning tn end
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Ihe cWliddlftoua Granstript
NAILS CLOSE.

Going north, 7.3S, a. M, 0l5 a. M, 400 p. m
Going SOUTH S55 a. m, 4.56 p. m. 5.51 Lock
Pouch to Wilmington and Philadelphia. For
Odessa, $40, l0.45 q. M, and 500 p. m. For
Warwick, Cecilton, Earieville and Sassafras,
a IN a m
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
NEW YORK cLoTnIN q HOUSE.

HERE is a list that is both
1 suitable and useful for
Christmas Presents for hus'
band, father, son or brother,
beside you run no risk in
buying them here, for if they
don't suit or don't fit return
them, we'll cheerfully ex
change them or return the
money-even after Christmas:
Suit of Clothes.
Overcoat.
Refers.
Trousers.
White Shirts.
Working Shirts.
Underwear.
Handkerchiefs.
Collars.
Cuffs.
Gar tiers.
Suspenders.
Neckwear.
Hosiery.
Macintosh.
Rubber Coat.
Knit Jacket
Sweaters.
Bicycle Hose.
Belt.
Bicycle Suit.
Bicy Gle Pants.
Store open evenings.
Strictly one price, and if
dissatisfied with your pur-
chase we will return your
money.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Why Not
Something
Useful?


Ulster, Smoking Jacket,
House Coat, Bath Robe,
Dressing Gown, Cane,
Umbrella, N e C k W e a r
Hosiery. Handkerchiefs,
Suspenders, Collars and
Cuffs. Mackintoshes, Slip
pers, Shoes, Leggins, Hat,
Cap, Toque, and in fact
anything that a man or
boy of any size and Of any
age wears. Special prepa-
lrations all over the store
and in every department.
for holiday trade, and an
of reliable qualities at as
,sortment moderate prices
that will please you in
every way. Exchanges
willingly made for any
thing that does not suit or
dit.
Open every evening
until Christmas.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19

cHERIFF'S SAL.E-BY VIRTUE OF A.
- writ of Levari Facias, to me directed.
will be exposed to public saleat the Nat
hundred, New Castle county, State OF
Delaware.
ON SATURDAY,
THE 26th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1885,
at o'clock p. M,
the following described real estate. viz;
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land
situate In the village OF Hamtown, st. Georges
hundred, New Castle county and State Of
Delaware, described by metes and bounds as
follows, to wit:
Beginning at corner for lands formerly of
Peregfon Hendnckson, on the east side of
New street and running thence with the, said
line north 8IL degrees east las feet to lands
formerly OF John Alston, deceased; thence
with the line of the said Alston north 16z
B. Fennimore; thence with new line for the
said Fennimore south 81L degrees west IT'S
feet to the said New street; thence with the
said New street south 81 degrees 40 feet home
to the place of beginning, containing 6400 feet
of land, be the same more or less.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro-
perty Of Henry Hopes, administrator Of
Clarence Evans. deceased; and Mary Brown.
surviving mortgagor, and t. t., and Thomas
Evans, Clara Draper, Virginia Ross and Lur-a
ing Anderson, heirs-at-laW Of Clarence Evans,
deceased, and to be sold by
WILLIAM r. FLINN, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Wilmington, Delaware. Dec
ember 8, 1895.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19
Constitutional Convention

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
The convention is getting down to earn
est work having passed through the neces
sary preliminariss. Two important com
mittees have reported Committee on Elec-
tons andCommittee on Governor and Other
executive officers. The former committee
proposes to substitute registration fee for
the poll tax 80 obnoxious as it has become
under the collectors. The section against
bribery viii be strengthened with the idea
Of eradicating that evil.
The Committee on Governor proposes to
invest that official with veto powers such
as the President ofthe United States exer-
cises. and to create . Board of Pardons
comprising the Chancellor, Speaker Of the
Senate, Attorney General and Secretary ci
State, the Recommendation Of any three Of
them being necessary to the granting I
pard on.
Middletown transcript., 1896-12-19

Have you a
gift to buy
for man or
boy? Suit,
Overcoat,
Refers,
The morning times., 1896-05-03

gether so indissoubly that the ordinary
changes which break down The tissues OF
ordinary woods are in cypress wholly re-
sisted. ..
Instances are kno wn where the wood OF
the cypress has endured for more than 900
years, leaving il stiIl in a & oiIil condition,
subject only TO the attrition of the elements,
such as the gradual wearing away one sees
in exposed rocks. In the lower valley of the
Mississippi q species Of cypress is eX-
tremely abundant. And in New Orleans
lately, while some men were waiting
atrench. a cypress stoCkade was foudd which
was erected in 1870 by the French as a
protection against the Indians. Some of
the pieces measured twenty-one inches III
width, with thickness of about twelve
inches, and. though 1T had been buried for
so many years. II was in perfect condition
when eXhumed. even the tool marks being
still clearly visible,
BY a Series OF experiments extending over
many years it has been found that the
cypress wood endureS the varying ctnd!
tions OF greenhouses better than any other
wood. Greenhouses exposed to all the vi,
Cissitudes OF heat. moisture and changes
or temperature show the cypress timber
used in their construction TO be practi
caily unchanged after more than fifty years
of use, and being sufficiently tough fuI
the purpose, it is probable ii viii come
more generally into use for building where
wood of great resistance is required.
Many old doorsmade by the early S pa nards
in America are still as Serviceable as ever
although exposed to most trying climate
The morning times., 1896-05-03

The hangings are rich and harmonious.
half drawn portereS disclosing ether apart
ments equally agreeable in artistic quail
ity. on q circular table a great vase is
set. which is ever filled with the seasons
blossoms. Nowhere is hospitality more
lavishly and continuously dispensed than
at the Brazilian Legation. and its warmth
of coloring and luxury of adornment in
dicate with faithfulneSS the COrdiality of
the customs OF Mr.. and Mrs de Mendonca.
"Corcoran House. " the residence of Sena-
tor Brice, with its gilded Moorish-archad
ceilings and bright floor covering. is al
ways a pleasant place 10 enter. Through
the glassed doorway the dapper little
Buttons" is invariably evident. fixing
his bangs by the reflection of an oval
| mirror at the left. before presenting himself
| and his card-tray. CoZy and sumptuous
| is ''Corcoran House. hall. 4 vista of
curtained doors, a CLEAN of gold service,
a stain OF crimson flowers, shining through
the mist-glazed oonservator like windows
| that divide the diuing-room from the hall,
and the warm atmosphere fragrant with
| the perfume OF American Beauty roses.
On low pedastals either side a scarlet
| settee on the right stand two dumpy
| figures of Venetian manufacture. Little
| round-legged Dlackamoors. with plum
| pudding-shaped turbans, striped red and
green socks, turned-up-toed golden slippers,
| dtiO d Ie" i lie only
reason for the supposition that these
are intended TO be ornamental is founded
on the fact that they are plainly not useful
IRREvERENT REMARKS.
Certain irrcverent society folks have
| dubbed them "those overdressed little
| Cuban Insurgents" The same scoffers
have asked, there were ten little pick
aninnies all in line" wonder where the
| other cightare? Again, "How'do. Othello:
| Hello, Iago!' are some of the sportlve in
suits these stolid diminutive images from
| BarbaFyville have had to endure. An in
voluntary and prayerful hope exists, that
| these plebeian little CRITTERS will. this
| season, he relegated to those provinces
where hair cloth "set'' is the highest
| idea OF best parlor'' decoration, where
| the embalmed wreath framed with an ap-
| propriate text never fadeth, and the swing
| ing silver ice pitcher on the marble topped
| table abdeth forever.
| The hall of the house occupied by the Sec
| retary OF State and Mrs. Olney announces
| the residence OF refinement and broad cul-
| ture. Simplicity, spaciousncss. genuine
| value and courteous intentions. these ele-
ments make UP a soul-satisfying tableau.
The morning times., 1896-05-03

feminine. Divans heaped with pillows
embroidered with bright blossoms, lamps
frillcd and ruffled with tinted tulle, and
gauZe, to soften the light, empha-
sized the beauty of the restful interior.
A source of constant wonderment to the
casual visitor at Mr.. S. S. Howland's is
the highly coiored pasteboard footman.
large as life and twice as natural. that
is placed in his front hall. OF course. it
is immensely funny and all THAT to have
it there, but occasionally it is misleading
The tradition abroad that 'all Americans
erect monuments to faithful servants in
their front halls" is probably traceable
to a certain foreigner who was once
guest at Mr.. Howlands on flying urtp
to write up the country.
1t is related of diplomatic stranger
that he Thought it truly democratic of
Mr.. Howland to keep his sign after he'd
retired from the business Somehow that
footman is forever being confounded with
the wooden Indian in front OF a cigar
store idea. A very valuable equestrian
bronze figure is placed on the table against
which the footman is posed.
The dra wing rooms and ball rooms of the
| Howlands are superb. and on the right is a
library decorated with antique weapons
and paintings. The footman is not alone,
however, in his glory of eccentricity. A
| glance in the library shows a wooden
pedestal. on which is a stuffed crocodile
I set upright on his hind feet.
AS IF IN WONDERLAND.
Somehow the thing suggests wonderland.
and the famous Knock turtle in the dis
tance. sad and lonely sitting Oh little
| ledge of rock"
| What is his sorrow?' Alice asked.
Then Gryphon answered:
ITS all his fancy, that he hasn't got no
| sorrow, you know. Come on!''
| The gem of Mrs. Phoebe Hearsts hail. if
| the Hibernianism may be pardoned, is in her