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Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16
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her boy had not only taken the money,
and then tried to conceal it with false
hood, but had acted the hypocrite be-
side.
When she had finished, Mr.. Benton
said, sadly:
81 am very sorry this has happened,
1 am sure. You are mistaken about
having put the money. there before
left. Jennie, took that money myself" !"
I will leave you to imagine the moth
er's feelings. But am glad to tell you
that she took the lesson to heart. In
relating the incident to friend after,
ward, she said, with quivering lips and
tear-flled eyes:
"Poor little fellowI 1t did not help
him out of his tro uble to pray that time
but I assure you it will in the future. !"
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GENERAL AssEMBLY STOLEN.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY STOLEN.
At last the Democratic managers
have been forced to employ openly
violent measures to steal the General
Assembly. For years Delaware has
been Republican, but secret and hid len
frauds, principally by the misuse of the
tax and election machinery, have here.
to ore suficed to defeat the win of her
people.
Now, however, these will not an
swer. No longer will such means ac-
complish their foul purpose, and our
judiciary has been dragged into the
mire Of partisanship and forced by the
politicians to wallow in the filth and
to bear the execrations of an outraged
people.
What is the end to be? Where is this
state of affairs to stopP
Certainly not In the maj5rity's bow
ing its neck to the yoke of the minor
ltys OottnAuty uOt III tomCly ouUul tsu 3
TO such gress oufraees on justice. The
Republicans must unite aud together
sweep from power men who would dare
to psrpetraIe such indecencies. We
have been al art long enough. The en-
emy always fight together on election
day and settle their differences later.
We must do the same.
Honesty and right have been swept
aside BY our opponents; the voice Of
the public has been muffied by the gags
Of the politicians. But it has been
stilled. This latest outrage has shown
US that the Democratic party leaders
will hesitate at nothing to perpetuate
themselves in power. There is but one
way out. We must meet dishonesty
with fair dealing and a united party
and conquer. for win we must and win
We shall. - New Castle News
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BOURBON AppRoy AL.

The '.Addicksites," or Union Re-
publicans, as they call themselves,
have met with series Of signal defeats
at Dover this week that would appal
the stoutest heart. The Gas King and
bis lieutenants were on hand but their
efforts to control the Republican Sena-
tors were of no avail, they uniting with
the Democrats in organizing that body.
In the House there was quorum OF
Democrats, so there was DO need Of
Republican assistance in getting to
work.
In the Constitutional Convention,
the four Addicks men who have hith.
erto refused to take part in the pro-
eeediDgs. took their seats on Monday,
under protest that counts for nothing.
The organization of "Rump" Leg
islature at the Richardson House, con-
sisting of the defeated Republicans of
Kent and Sussex, is of piece with the
other foolish conduct of these men and
will amount TO naught, except to con-
denim them still more in the minds of
all sensible and honest people.
Our State is, to be congratula ted
upon the disastrous defeat of the man
who came here for the sole purpose Of
corrupting our politics for his own per-
sonal advancement. Men Of all parties
will rejoice at the result and those who
have the welfare of the State most at
heart will be the most gratified at the
collapse of his pretensions to be lead
er In Delaware and his attempt to rep
resent her in the Senate of the United
State.-"Delaware Democrat"
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Ancient Democracy Happy
a RELUCTANCE THAT ACCEPTS A
STEAL.
REpUDLIoANs MAY CONTEST.

hEfODk1OANS MA CON4 bO {
The Democrats from Kent county,
as well as from New Castle and Sussex
were SEATED in both Houses of the Leg
islature last Thursday.
There WAS a dispute in reference to
the membership from Kent county,
but the Democratic members from
New Castle and sussex counties were
unQuestionably elected by very consid-
erable pluraities. The incidents con-
nected with and growing out Of the
election in Kent are fresh in tie pub
tic mind and no further review or COM
ment is necessary at this time. The
admission of one set Of contestants to
Legislature is not necessarily per-
manent exclusion of the others, nor
does 1t preclude the latter from max
ing contest in legal way upon tie
merits of the case. The Democratic
candidates had the better primdf facie
evidence, in that their certificates were
signed by a majority of the members
of the board of canvass. Some Of them
perhaps all Of them-have been very
reluctant to accept office when any
sort of question could be raised as to
their legal election; butthe seats have
been awarded them by their colleagues
from the other counties, who had the
Constitutional right to pass upon the
question.
Thezlarge powers entrusted to the
General Assembly should be exercised
with absolute fairness in the in
terests of all the people. No unfair,
partisan laws should be enacted. Every
effort should be made to render impos-
sible recurrence of the unfortunate
condition which has existed here. The
ballot should be protected in all stages.
The people want no more illegality on
election day or subsequently.-"Dela-
Warean."
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REPUBLICANS LACKED DRILL


The Legislature of Delaware was
organized at Dover on Tuesday, the
democrats. controlling both bodies.
The Regular and Union Republicans
lacked unity Of purpose andin "pulling
off" allowed the opposition to slip be-
tween and capture everything in sight.
Had the Republicans been more
thoroughly drilled and presented an un-
broken line, concessions demanded
would have probrably been granted.
The results are entirely satisfactory to
the ancient Democracy, but are csus-
ing any amount of ''quare cussin'' in
the camps of the Republicans. The
"PiIot. LEWIS.
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Harper's Weekly
IN 1907.

With the end of 1896 HARPER'S WEEKLY
will have lived forty years. In that time it
has participated with all the zeal and power
at lis command ia tae great political events
OF the moSI interesting and important period
in The history of the country, and it bas
spread before liz readers the accomplishment
OF science, arts, end letters tor the Instruction
OF the human mind and the amelioTaLion OF
human conditions and OF manners.
What the WEEKLY has been in its spirit
and purpose, Lne5e nave been manifested
principally in lis editorial pages, 1t will con-
1t is impossible to announce with precision
all that the WEEKLY will con- Gin during
the year 1897. 1t were as easy 10 announce
triumphs for good government are to be won,
whaG advancessof The people are to be made,
what is to be the outcome of tne continuous
struggle between tie spiri of the war end
peace, what is to happen in he far East, what
Is to be fhe State Of Europe twelve months
hence, what new maTvels OF science are to be
revealed, OF what a. e to be The achievements
of arts and letters for i.le WEEKLY is to be q
pictorial record Of all tnis.
Cartoons will continue 10 be feature.
Serial BIO. les. A New England s.ory by
Miss Mary E. Wilkins, will begin IL JAM 'ary.
A tale of Greek uprising against the T. rks,
by MIR. E. F. Benson, the author OF "Dodo,''
will follow. A sequel to '@Fhe aouse-Boat on
the Styx,n by Mr. John KeDdIick Bangs,
illustre ted b Mr.. Peter Newell.
More ShoIt Stories will APPEAR in the
WEEKLY than it mas been possib.e to pub.
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Mi. K. 3. Marin, ID ohers VIII con-. ibnte
observations on what is going on In '"This
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In the county.
The WEEKLY will con inue to present to
Its readers the worlds news most Interesting
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in both the literary and artist C FEATURES, and
TO retain for itself the leading place in the
Hlustra ed journalism of the world.
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Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

A tired stomach is very much like a
sprained ankle. If you suffer from any of
the symptoms of dyspepsia, your stomach
is tired. 1t needs crutch. We must relieve
it of all work for time, or until it is re-
stored to its natural strength. To do this
successfully, we must use food which is
already digested outside of the body, and
which will aid the digestion of other foods
that may be taken with it. Such product is
the Shaker Digestive Cordial.
The Shakers have utilized the digestive
principles present in plants for the manu-
facture of this article, and its success has
been truly phenomenal. You can try it for
the nominal sum of 10 cents, as sample
bottles are sold by all druggists at this
price.
Laxol is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil.
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WHAT TIE EDITORS say
The Diamond Dinrned.
MR.. MAssEY,s INFLUENCE STILL
APPARENT.
pERrErUAI DEMooRArIo SUCCESSION

PERPETUAL DEMOCRATIC SUCCESSION
Delaware is making history, ard sucl
one as il is, very little therein chFon
icled to be proud of.
We have been proud Of enr littl
State; proud of her history; proud .
her part III the events of national i'm
portance; proud Of her soldiers; PROUD
of s atesmeIl and public men; ;.proud O
the sterling honesty Of her people; 81
preud, that we have thought her w0r
thy Of the proud title of the littlt
"Diamond State," the precious tewe
of her sister statrs. But the bright
sparkle is dimmed; We see it "but as
through glass. darkIy." Around II
hangs the foul mist. arising from 9
seething pool Of political corruption
Men seem to have gone mad. Law
seems bat a dead letter upon the stat
ute books. The voice Of the highest
court Of the State but as sounding
brass and tinkling cymbal." The will
of the people, as expressed at the bal
lot box.unworthy of the slightest con-
sideration.
Such is the condition of affairs in
the State Of Delaware upon the organ
ization of the Legislature. And why
should it be SOP We wish we had the
time and space, but it perhaps would
weary you.
A Democratic party drunk with the
power of years, believing in an Apos-
tolic descent, seemed to have lost sight
entirely of the main object of free
government, and sought to foist upon
people already restless, perpetual sue
cession, and used the powers entrusted
to it as a sacred trust, to perpetuate
its power and thereby advanced the
personal fortunes Of a favored friend.
The Republican party, the natural
opponent thereof, taking advantage OF
the condition of affairs is strengthened
by the unsaYory reputation and by re-
bellion from the unbearable yoke of the
Democratic party, gains rapidly in
strength, until some members thereof
flushed with the prospect of victory
and hope of power. and desiring to an
initiate the enemy with one final blow,
advocate and finally endeavored to
flight the devil with his own weap-
ons."
When devil meets devil it is no place
for the saints to rest. and when all
that is bad in one party meets all that
is unsavory and unbearable on the
other side, it is about time for decent
people to move out. The last session of
the Legislature was bad enough, but it
goes from bad to worse and we are not
far from stale of anarchy; and what
seems SO unexplainable is that worthy
men believed to be blessed with their
portion of common sense, should lend
themselves as aiders and abettors. The
only hope we have is our Constitution
al Convention, and we believe the
members thereof are men of the stripe
who will be equal to the occasion and
BY proper provisions in our Constitn-
tisn make it impossible that such a
repetition Of the scenes Of the last ses-
sion Of the Legislature, and OF this,
should again disgrace the State and be-
come blot upon the history thereof
"Snsssx Republican"
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"A CONVICTED CRIMINAL. .

Tho Democracy Of Delaware is con-
picted criminal. II has been arranged
before the Superior Court in the body
of che, Kent County Board Of Canvass
and convicted unders charge which in
viewed perjury, theft, contempt of
court and violent subyersion of all
statute and organic lava charge
which the court dec Jared was reyolu-
tioDaFy and destructive Of all civil
right and authority. For this crime
the Democracy escaped punishment
through technical error in the prose-
eution. This convicted criminal has
isurped all the constitutional and leg
islative power Of the State. This po-
litical theft is enthroned; this political
perjurer sitsin the hall of judgment
this vioiator Of law and destroyer Of
the Constitution controls the legisla-
tive forum. It is pretending to make
laws and administer 6 government.
God save the State.
The George v. Massey influence Is
still an apparent haven Of poison in
the Delaware Republican meal barrel.
Why Senator Pierce and Moore
should 90 out the State to consult with
man who 10 not a citizen Of Delaware,
for instruction as TO their course In the
legislative organization, is one of the
mysteries Of politics. Isn't it time for
Delawareans to resent destructive for
eign influences.
Mr.. Massey has returned TO the land
of his birth, Hesnever was DeIa@ ar.
can aud now that he has disconnected
himself from the State by renewal OF
his brithright citizenship, he can
doubtless find politics enough IN Penn
sylvania to keep him TOO busy for med
dlesome interference here. Delaware
Republicans would at least like him to
try it.-s.State Sentinel.u
4
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Constable K. Y. 2. 1oo-"How is it, my
dear, that some of you ladies seem to pre-
fer the military to the police2" Cook-"I
dunno, I'm sure, unless it is that the miller
tary have arms which you haven't, don't
you know2n Constable x. Y. q. 100
Haven't ]? What do you call those2 LEFT
embracing)."
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

Some men are philosophical
And takes what comes along,
While others grow impat atient and
Use Language harsh and strong,
For instance, though this weather makes
Most people sad and sick.
The coal man is tnod-hunQEsd and
The plumber doesp'l kiok'
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

(Tid-Bits. Susie. And 80 You are an old
maid, anniie; real old maid2 Aunt Ethel
Yes. Susie, dear. I'm a real old maid. Susie
wishing to be nice and comforting.l Well.
never mind, poor, dear auntieI am sure 1t
isn't your fault.
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My Neighbor's Boy.

He seems to be several boys in one,
So much is he constantly everywhe re!
And the mischievous things that boy has
done
No mind can remember nor mouth declare
He fills then hole of his share of space
With his strong, straight form and his merry
face.
He is very cowardly, very brave,
He is kind and cruel, good and bad.
A brute and hero! Who will save
The best from the worst of my neighbor's
lad?
The mean and the noble strive to-day
Which of the powers will have its way9
The world is needing his strength and still
He will make hearts happy or make them
ache,
What power is in him for good or I'LL
Which oflife's pathswill his swift fee t take
Will he rise and draw other up with him
Or the light that is in him burn low and
dim?
But what is my neighbours boy to me
More than a nuisance? My neighbor's boy,
Though 1 have some fear for what he may be,
Is a source of solicitude, hope and joy,
And constant pleasure. Because pray
That the best that in him will rule some day.
He passes me by with smile and nod.i
He knows have hope of him-guesses, too,
That whisper his name when 1 ask of God
That men may be righteous, His will do.
And think thatmany would have morejoy
If they loved and prayed for neighbor's boy.
London Christian World
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Angler-"only fancy, children; the other
day an express train passed right over my
body. without doing me the slightest in
juryr' [He omitted to say that he was fish
ing out ofa punt under railway bridge at
the time.)
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Catarrh In the Head

Is dangerous disease. 1t may lead direc-
tly to consumption. Catarrh is caused by
impure blood. and the true way to cure It
is by purifying the blood. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla cures Catarrh because it removes the
cause of it by purifying the blood. Thous-
ands testify that they have been cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and do
not purge, pain or gripe. All druggists 25c.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

He led her into the bsechan grove where
they had carved their initials on tree
years before. The letters had grown
together and formed knot ashalI We not
follow their examplea" be asked IN an afixs
lons tons. She hIushed and answered, Il
NllI Knot III yop VIM"
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Harper's Bazaar
IN 1907.

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HARPER'S MAGAZINE
IN 1897.

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Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

aElSctricity = driving horses out Of em-
ploymeDt. \
nYes."
aWell. after while there won't be any,
thing left but women and trolley cars Z
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

Representative and Sena tor.elect
Money. of Miss, Is back from bis foal
trip to Caba, but if he found out any-
thing that the nswspapsrs have not
already acquainted the psople Of the
United States with be has not told it.
He has suddenly adopted an owl-like
style. He looks mysterious and drops
mysterious hints about what he might
tell Il 50 disposed, but it does not fool
anybody.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

Texas sifsings9 Little Medicant. Please
sir, give me nickel.
Benevolent Clergyman. Have you no
parents2
Little Mendicants No-sir; am an orphan
BY birth.
Middletown transcript., 1897-01-16

Puok,) Bachelor Visitor. Well. Henry,
how do you ike married lief Henry
Peck ssh-h. NJ wife Is in the next room.
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The Loud bill depriying sample cop
les of newspapers and books of the
right to be sent through the mail at
pound rates was passed by the House,
and has now gone to the Senate, where
its prospect of being acted upon is far
from bright. 1t will be fought hard
and time is getting scarce.
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Washington
Letter

en- NATOR Sher.
man will proba-
bly, settle the
gu es tion Of
whether be is to
be Secretary Of
State in the COM
ing admins; ra-
tian during the
present week. as