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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

The end OF the football season leaves the golf
players in pretty nearly complete possession OF
the field Of competitive sports. The bicycle. Of
course we always have with us, but that be-
longs in a different class. 1t Is getting TO be
harder and harder TO remember or guess how
young people used to spend their leisure time a
few years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

Herr Liebling, the German musical composer
has Just earned the undying gratitude OF MS or
der by thrashng critic and rather IMAM go 10
prison Is coming TO Amerca-a Visit frausht
with deep interest To the average American
critic who may now find 1t expcdient TO take
vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

Mr. Chamberlain announces that the coming
session Of Parliament Will be largely devoted to
the Government bill granting local self-rule TO
ireland Thus does the pleasing game OF dish
ing the Home Rulers proceed and the interesting
feature OF 1t IS that 1t seems likely to win. The
most distressful country Is enjoying so great
prosperity under the imperial system that her
people are beginning to think It may be better
for them to stay in the Union and let England
atone for the harm done in the past than to get
ont and work out their own salvation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

II was the turkey question. not the Turkish
ouesu - that was satisfactorily settled yester-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

II II wasn't a general election this year what
was Il? general smash?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

Assemblyman Nixon. OF Chautauqua thinks
II IL going to be "busnesslikc session" That
Will he a good thing. provided that the business
is Of the right sort. There have been many
"businesslike sessions" which the people could
have dispensed with to their great advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-26

Quigg says that Police Commissionersh'p
"is not in accordance with my plans for the fut-
ure" What has the future In store for this
genius: a Senatorship or a Presidency? or Is
he going 10 grind Tom Reed TO powder?
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

GEORGE w. ROBERTS, editor Of the
estate Sentinel" was fined ten dollars
and costs yesterday morning by the
court he having plead guilty to libeling
Washington Hastings in his paper dur
ing the campaign. Mr.. Roberts was
represented by able counsel who vainly
tried to quash the indictment and then
asked the mercy Of the court, pleading
guilty to the surprise of everyone. The
light fine is due to the pleas of indul-
gence asked and is a complete vindica-
tion Of Mr.. Hastings whose defence Of
his good name is commendable. For
over a year past the "Sentinel" has
libeled public men who would not en-
dorse its peculiar politics, and more
than any other agency it has been in
strumental by Misrepresentation, to
which it pleads guilty in this case, of
dividing the Republican Party, prejud-
icing the minds of the public by its
false and unfounded charges. "The
heat of a campaign" does not justify
Misrepresentation and further attacks
by Roberts and men of his class
upon the character and reputation
of good citizens should meet
with more than nominal conviction.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
AN ExAMPLE,

At the age of eighteen years George
B. Roberts, the late President OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, en-
tered the employ of that great corpora
tien. Opportunity, capacity and in
dustry put him at the head of this
great organization, presumably the
leading railroad of the country as Mr..
Roberts was recognized as the ablest
among railroad presidents. His life,
his attainments, his success serve as an
example Of what ian American boy can
accomplish. He was born in 1888 at
the place where he lived and died, near
Philadelphia. His promotion from rod.
man in 1851 through the fourth vice
presidency in 1869 to the presidency of
the great Pennsylvania system in 1880
was gradual, step by step. It was the
result of merit. He was an indefati-
able worker and some months since
his health gave way. He died Satur
day, Jan. Soth, having the respect and
regard Of the vast army Of the Penn
sylvania company.
On Wednesday the Board Of Direc-
tors elected First Vice President Frank
Thompson to succeed Mr.. Roberts
This is another instance of meritorlous
promotion. Mr.. Thompson also began
railroading early III life, when he was
only IL years old, taking course of
four years in the Altoona shops. He
was born in 1S41 and when Col. Thos.
A; Scott, who was Mr.. Roberts immed-
late predecessor, became Assistant Sec
retary of War he selected the young
engineer as his chief assistant and sent
him into the field. Mr.. Thompson
proved himself equal to the greatest
emergencies, meeting the expectations
of Col. Scott. Leaving the army he
became superintendent Of the Philadel-
phia and Erie Railroad, and in Octo-
Der 1882 Mr.. Thompson was elected
Second Vice President Of the organiZa-
tion of which he is now the head, fully
equipped by hard work for the respon-
sible place he has been called to fill
Among other reforms introduced by
him as general manager is the block
system which has added to the reputa-
tion of the Pennsylvania as the safest
rond in the country.
Sresident Thompson is saidlto be as
great a success socially as he is in busi-
ness. He entertains handsomely at
his beautiful home "Corkerhill," near
Merton Station, having among his
friends the foremost citizens of this ma :
tion and many foreigners Of birth and
distinction. He evidently has learned
how to work TO advantage.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
MY MARYLAND.

Mrs. Joseph Scheffer, of Chesapeake City
died on Tuesday, in her 74th year.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cahill of Oxford is thu
Oldest resident of Talbot county. She is 81
years old.
Mrs. Marion g. Paret, wife of Bishor
Paret of diocese of Maryland, died at the
episcopal residence Monday Morning.
Cambridge business men will form 6
company to erect factory, in order to give
employment to persons who can no longer
gain livelihood in the oyster business.
T. Chew Paca, grandson of William
Paca, the signor of the Declaration of In.
dependence, and son of Col. William B.
Paca of Paca's Island, died in Centreville
one day last week in his 57th year.
While the canal locks at Chesapeake City
are being repaired. all traffic through the
canal has been discontinued. The Erics-
son Line steamers have been taken off the
route temporarily.
Queen Anne's has many foxes this win
ter, and the hunters are having great sport
whenever the weather is suitable for hunt
ing. The animals are seen in all parts of
the country. and as one drives along the
public road it is not unusual to see them
running across the fields.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
KENT COUNTY.

Joseph George has sold his property in
Dover and with his family removed to
Philadelphia.
The 18th annual encampment of the G
A. R., of Delaware, viii be held at Har.
rington. February 10.
George W. Collins, aged 81 years, prom
inent citizen and a farmer, died near Far
mington Saturday of the grip.
Dover has two councils Of the Junior
Order United American Mechanics, and
both are in flourishing condition.
Mr.. Jehu Clifton, who died suddenly in
FELTON, last week, was member of the A.
Q, .. W. ofthis state. Upon his death his
widow received the sum of $4,000 which
cost the deceased about $40. He was only
a member months and days.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06


with the four holding over Democrats
they proceeded to organize. The five
Republicans gained entrance to the
Levy Court room and proceeded to Or
ganize by electing Thos. G. Roe of Do.
yer as president. Clerk Dickson or
dered Mr.. Roe to vacate the chair
which he refused to do and by the
clerks order Mr.. Roe was physically
ousted. The Republicans elected an
attorney and jauiter and adjourned to
next Tuesday. The Democrats have
continued to do business all the week.
They have managed to get recognition
from the General Assembly whose hon
est title is not much above theirs. 1t
is all part of the Kent county contest
which is yet before the courts, the cleo
tion officers of West Dover hundred
having counted the votes and made re-
turns last Saturday. The end is not
vet.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
FRACTIONAL Foo11sHNEss

We are glad TO see signs or repent
ance on the part of the TRANSCRIPT
of Middletown. Its editor, McKendree
DoWnham, has awakened to the fact,
that his beloved Higgins faction is in a
decided minority in Delaware; but be-
fore he and his friends are permitted to
return, a fitting penance must be ex-
acted by the true Republicans OF the
State. Milford Chronicle"
We have no desire to keep alive fac
tional politics but we do like our read
ers to know the manner and style of
argument of the paid Addicks organs.
On Jan 18th we answered the "small
fry" charges of the "Chronicle," show
ing that Mr.. Addicks defeated the Re-
publican ticket in New Castle county
by the nomination of a county ticket
though the Republicans united have
5000 majority here. Had Mr.. Addicks
done differently in this county the full
Union Republican ticket of Kent
county would have been given their
just privileges. As he always has done
he risked more than he knew. The
"Chroniclen refers not to our argu-
ment, it cannot afford it, but because
we believe in justice to all it sees
''signs Of repentance" And the one
half unpurch2sed and unpurchasable
Republican voters Of the State because
they differed with the other half and
their purchased allies, and principally
because of the purchases, must do "fit-
ting penance"l This is not only the
attitude Of the "ChronicleD but of
others. To drive is their motto, and
the driving leads to wreck and defeat.
1t is foolish factional politics; it has
not worked; it will not work now nor
in the future. If the Republicans Of
Delaware follow these notions, though
they have an actual majority Of several
thousand fairly counted, the future
holds only defeat. 1t is not unseason-
able even now to think of these mat
ters. Personally we have neither PEN
ance nor repentance. All are liable to
mistakes hnt neither the .tChronicleo
nor any other organ Of its class has ever
pointed out our mistakes. They call
names and they abuse. We have al
ways thought Henry Clay noble in his
choice of the right in preference to the
presidency. Any man can afford to
chose minority if he thinks himself
In the right.
The 'sSussex RepubIican"says: "Any
attempt on the part of the Republican
members of the Sussex Levy Court to
make political capital out Of it or to
pay the Democratic party in its own
coin will result disastrously to the Re-
publicans." And this is supposed to |
be the Republican organ of Sussex
county. Why don't 1t come out to its |
true colors?
I'M the above quotation and COM
ment the "Daily Republican" another
organ accused Of being paid, shows its
factional foolishness. In the same is
sue it heaps abuse upon the Democrats
for '.making political capitap' and yet |
because the Georgetown paper gives
not only good advice morally but po-
litically 1t insinuates that the paper is
not Republican. 1t feeds certain |
minds without the means of knowing |
any better upon this stuff. It Is hurt
ful; it is foolish factional politics; but
what do organs paid for their services
carer Republicans Of any faction and
no faction should frown upon this
harmful foolishness.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

NOTWITHSTANDING the criticism
from interested politicians the Consti-
tutional Convention is doing excellent
work. There is no danger of their
''legislating'' too much, there being
ample time for cutting out any matter
really pertaining to the General AS
sembly. The cutting off the Legislative
divorce court" and the curtailing of
corporation charters in which certain
lobbyists around Dover have had great
interest, will be reforms with big r.
The people have confidence and hope in
the work of the Convention.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
OLD SUSSEX.

Ex Sheriff Truxton of Sussex county, OF
Saturday sold the Slaughter Beach property
which was owned by John Pettyjohn, tc
Robert J. Davis of Milford. for $500. The
cash consideration was 5000. and there
was mortgage of 5000. The beach viii
be continued as q summer resort.
The people ofMilford are in mortal dread
OF hydrophcois,it il Is feared there are several
afflicted dogs running around town. As q
consequences the men are going about armed
with revolvers and clubs. and it is feared
that some of the reckless men may use their
weapons on each other. There is consider
able excitement among all classes Of peo-
PIE.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

1T is matter of surprise that Presi-
dent John Biggs Of the Constitutional
Convention should Ioppose paying the
members of the General Assembly five
dollars day for sixty days or $4,000
for legislative session on the plea of
economy. Attorneys usually put a
high value upon any service they rem
der and they favor big fees as rule es.
pecially among their fraternity. The
sum named is not too large for the
class of men who should be elected leg
islators though the body should be en-
larged as Mr.. Biggs suggested.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

THIS Is TO CERTIFY TO ALL TO WHOM
THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, That
we, Charles Baird, of the City of Wilmington
Comb, of Brandywine hundred, New Castle
county and State of Delaware, have this day
renewed and extended the partnership here
tofore existing between us for the purpose of
carrying on the trade and business of manu-.
featuring and dealing in morocco and other
feathers and all things thereunto belonging
set forth.
The said partnership is to be conducted and
continued under the partnership name of
object of the partnership is to carry on the
trade and business of manufacturing and
dealing in morocco and other feathers and
all Things thereunto belonging or appertain-
The name and residence of the general
partner Is Charles Baird, of the City of VIII
mingt0n and State Of Delaware, and the name
and residence of the special partner is James
.. McComb, of Brandywine Hundred, New
Castle county and State :of Delaware. The
i said lam lanes 2; McComb, the special partner,
premiership the sum of Twenty Thousand
The said partnership is to commence on the
day of the date Of these presents, and shall
end on the Third day of February A. D., 1893
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have here
unto set our hands and seals this 4th day Of
and ninety seven.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the pre-,
sence OF WILLIAM w. PRITCHETT.
CHARLES BAIRD,
JAMES G. McCOMB. shAL
STATE OF DELAWARE, %
New Castle County. S.
BE II REMEMBERED, That on this 4th
day OF February, A. D., one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-seven personalIv come
before me, William W. Pritciett. q Justice Iof
the Peace for New Castle county and State Of
DeIaware, residing In the City Of Wilmington,
to the foregoing certificate, known to me per
sonally TO be such, and severally ACKNOWLEDGED
that they signed land sealed the said certi-
ncate q Tor the purposes therein set forth, and
and deed. .- -
year last aforesaid - '.--',
WILLIAM w. PRTToHETT,
Justice Of the Peace
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

VIII en- the Round Table was first started,
I suggested to the editor of the TRANSCRIPT
that we place the picture of some school
building at the head of the teachers col
umn. Mr.. Downham proposed that we use
our school building: Hence the above.
Our object is to attract the attention OF
the many readers of the TRANSCRIPT to our
column, which, we trust, will prove OF
value to those interested in education.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
POLITICAL-PARAGRAPHs.

Messrs. Ward and Hayes will ask for an
other writ of Mandamus to compel the
board off canvass of Kent county to count
all the Eetes eestt. In In the mean time the
Democrats have organized the Levy Court
as they did the Senate and House of th G
General Assembly aud J. M. Arthurs. Q,
Kenton, the Democratic nominee fol
County Treasurer, has assumed that Office
The county collectors have been named,
Bob Powell who ran away to Philadelphia
TO prevent citizens of Dover from paying
their taxes, heading the list.
And now State Senator Pyle proposes by
bill introduced in the Senate that the
Democrats shall take charge and hold the
Republican primaries in the city of Will
mington. He wants the gang which stuffed
the ballot boxes for him last summer so
that contest was made against his nomi-
nation shall have finger in the Republi-
can pie. Itremains to be seen how far par
tisan politics will go.
How easy it is to be mistaken. Fridays
Morning News in the very interesting &C.
count of the visit of our Statesmen to Farm
hurstquotes ex-Gov. Robert J. Reynolds as
saying that he "was proud of having ap-
pointed the first trustees ofthe institution"
and while be had not voted for the bill in
the Legislature he had used his influence to
send man from. his hundred who would
vote for the BILL" The Assembly of 1889 pur
chased Farnhurst and the first trustees were
named in the bill, the editor of the TRANS
cRIPT having drawn and offered the ameud-
ments making this provision and giving to
the State the first non-partisan officials of
any State institution. About 600 Democrats
ofKent county haYe been accused of voting
for VIM. e. Davis, who represented Gov.
Reynolds hundred. and the other Republi-
cans IN the county elected at that ttims bbu
no one guessed that Robert J. Reynolds was
one ofthem. Is the reporter or Gov. Rey-
nolds mistaken
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
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.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
CONDITIONS,

Each competitor Imust be member of
the Round Table"
All manuscripts must be sent by the 10Th
of March.
Note paper must be used and written on
one side only. No manuscript to contain
over one thousand words.
The TRANSCRIPT will be sent to teachers
from now till July 1st for 25c. Every
teacher who becomes subscriber to the
TRANSCRIPT will be entitled to membership
in the Round Table, and therefore, may
enter the contest.
The two boys in the boat are to be res
c1ed. In the second part the author is to:tell
how they were rescued, and of course the
teacher, that does this the most ingeniously
will receive the prize.
Let every teacher try her hand. Some
body is sure to get fve-dollar gold piece.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

how they construct their nests and what
materials they use. When you have dis
covered their nests. watch the parent birds
as they care for their young. Write a full
account Of their actions in your note book.
ALI interesting facts that you may learn
about the doings of birds from your par
ents should be given in your essay. You
may also tell us why birds should not be
killed why it is wrong to rob their nests and
why their feathers should not be worn on
hats.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

KENT COUNTY has nine members Ia
ga Levy Court. Five were voted for
iast November. On Tuesday Clerk
DIcFaon swore In the Democrats and
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
$500 IN GOLD.

To any teacher in Delaware who writes
the best second part for the story, the first
part of which appears in the Round Table
this week, will be given five dollars in
gold
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
WHO CAN FIND II?


There is a verse in the Bible
which contains every letter in
the alphabet except ], and it
is said there IS only one such.
Who can find it? That would
be 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
verse, you will be informed by
a call upon
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

The economy of vast operations particular lines
has been by years of mutually satisfactory trial.
have chosen certain distributions Furniture
lin Underwear various lines of home and personal supplies
formulated months advance experts markets
place orders at advantageous rates for the goods Sometimes
Our Public almost half judged by usual pcesomemes
third !o e!ch helpfulness worth while?
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
The Teachers
Round Table
Conducted by Prof. A. R. sPA1D, Highlands,
Delaware.
All teachers and friends OF Education
In New Castle County and the
teachers of Kent and Sus-
sex are inyited to take

JAN persons who take an interest In this
column should send their names and address
for enrollment.1
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
George G. Rowe
West MAIN & SCOTT Street
Middletown, Delaware,

where you will be surprised to
find SO many things to make
home attractive. Wall Paper
of the latestand mostimprQved
patterns, and an experience of
II years in this community is
a guarantee that all work so
that kind is done satisfactorily.
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
2,75O Bedroom Suites.

For several years February has been improved time for the
distribution of Bedroom Furniture and today finds better than
prepared. Nearly
$15O,OOO Worth of Bedroom Furniture
Has been gathered for this months selling Every
anticipated There pretty Oak Suites for sO Curly
Birch Suites for $16. In all there hundred oyone
patterns
Antique Oak Suies $40 to 5000
Curly Birch Suites SIS to $125
BndsEye Maple Suites, $2s to 5000
Mahogany Suites $50 to $500
And of odd bureaus conners toilet tables and
wardrobeS.
There is need to burden you with further details Whatever
Furniture selling have integently
This interests every ousekeepe and hotel keeper within hundred
and fifty miles of Philadelphia
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06
$500 IN PRIZES,

$500 IN PRIZES.
To the boy or girl, who sends in the best
essay on birds" will be given a new two
dollar silver certificate. For the second
essay the writer will receive q new one
dollar silver certificate.
CoNDITIoNs
The contest is open to all school children
Of Delaware under eighteen years of age.
Essays not to contain over one thousand
words. Name and address of writer to be
written on the first page of essay, at the
upper left hand corner. Note paper to be
used and mus. be written on one side only.
Essay not to be rolled or folded. No
essay to be sent in before the 18th Of May.
The contest will close the 1st of June. This
viii give ample time to study the birds and
their nests next spring.
Let every one who intends to enter this
contest study the following suggestions
carefully:
Learn all about birds you can from books.
Watch for the birds as they come in the
spring. Observe what they eat Notice
Middletown transcript., 1897-02-06

"Down, Frog Bottle" cried Za," or the
branches will drag you into the water,
o we are lostl and it's my fault"
"Helpl helpl" came from poor Joe, as the
boat disappeared among the trees. 20
boysI I told you it was dangerous un-
dertaking," he sobbed, as he threw himself
on the ground. He felt that he would
never see his companions again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-01
g. FL. BLACKINGTON.
2l7 Water ST., Augusta, Ne.
Last Evenings Band Concert.

There could not have been a better
evening at this season Of the year than
was given to the people OF Augusta,
last evening. in which to enjoy the ex-
cellent concert given by the Augusta
Cadet Band under the leadership of
Prof. Dennis. There was an unusually
large crowd out ana all appeared to be
enjoying the delightful music. Eight
pieces were played in all, in one Of
which "Will You Be True" Prof. Dennis
had a cornet solo which he rendered in
his usual good form. The last piece
was the Star Spangled Banner" The
band boys will have their second con-
cert and ball at City hall, next Monday
evening.