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Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

Miss Dilworth writes. "Kindiy add my
name to the list of members of the Round
Table. have read the column in the
TRANSCRIPT concerning schools with q
great deal of interest for some time, but
have neglected sending in my name for en-
rollment."
Are there not others doing the sameF
WHY should any teacher withhold her
name If she reads the Round Table?
It costs nothing to become a member. Let
every one who reads the teachers column
send in her name for enrolment We
ought to have more members.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
CURRENT EVENTS.

Vice-President Hobart has selected Fred.
erich Evans, Jr., formerly editor of the
Newark Daily Advertiser" as his private
secretary.
Postmaster General Gary has eight mar
riageable daughters, and his family will
doubtless be quite factor in Washington
society for the next four years.
President Mckinley had hardly taken the
oath of office before an Indian eve pro-
duced FIVE lambs, thus doing her share to-
wards reviving the wool industry.
Five employees Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road company were recently discharged for
getting drunk wine on shipped by ex-Pres-
ident Cleveland to his new home at Prince
ton. They claim that the cases were broken
in shipping, and they drank the wine to
keep it from wasting. But it was for
drunkenness and not for stealing they were
discharged.
Charles Reade's youngest daughter, Miss
Ayme Reade who recently witnessed the
Carnival spectacle in New Orleans. says
that she composed q complete story at the
age Of four years. She became known on
this side of the ocean by her interest in
circus children and their hard lot, which
led her to write the book entitled HRuby,"
of which 5000 copies were sold in two
weeks.
Most Of the members of ex-Presdient
CleVeland.s cabinet will take up their for
mer occupations. Secretary 0lney will re-
sumo the practice of law in Boston; Secre-
tary Lamont, after an extented southern
trip, will resume his business cares in N.
Y. and Secretary Herbert will open law
Office in Washington. Atty-Gen. Harmon
win re-enter his law firm in Cincinnati.
Secretary Carlisle is undecided as to his
plans, but it is quite likely that he win
take up the practice OF Law in N, Y. city.
Miss Blanche Berard, who has been post
master ct West Point for forty-two years,
has sent in her resignation because Of sick
ness and old age. During his first term
President Cleveland appointed man to the
Office, but when the circumstances of her
incumbency were explained TO him be
promptly - - appointment and re.
| inr I'd. Her father was
served two terms as
' the Military Acad-
his widow was ap-
she survived her hus'
and then her daueh-
s,fyannt
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worna n children.

Mother Gray's Sweet Worm Powders. used
by Mother Gray. a nurse in Children 4
Home New York, cure feyerishness and
destroy worms. At ell druggists 25cs
sample FREE. Address Allen g. Olmsted
LEROY. ny.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
A Delightful and Interesting Trip to

A Delightful and Interesting Trip to
Washington.
To visit Washington at any time-to be-
hold its fine avenues and its grand build
ing-is delight; but to visit it in the early
Springtime, when the soft southern sun is
recalling the dafodils and crocuses from
their winter beds. and filling the air with q
life giving warmth, is an exquisite pleasure.
Such visit is afforded by the three-dsy
tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad which
leaves New York and Philadelphia April
1, under personal escort. The tour of the
city covers all the principal points of inter-
est, including the new Congressional Lib.
rary, which, with its grand marble stair
way, Its magnificent pillars, its exquisite
statues and beautiful frescoes, has been
pronounced the handsomest building at
the capital. Congress will no doubt be in,
extra session.
Round-trip rate. including accommoda-
ton at the best hotels and every necessary
expense, $14.50 from New York and $11.50
from Philadelphia. Proportionate rates
other points.
Apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent,
1885 Broadway, New York. or address Geo.
W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad Street Station. Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

Did you ever solve the following prob
lem:
If cat and half kill a rat and half
in minute and half, how long will 1t
take fifty cats to kill one hundred rats2
Send in our solutions and answers BY
the 9th.
The MSS for the story contest will be
placed in the hands of the judges this week
and we hope to be able to announce the
winner in next weeks issue.
The second part. as prepared for my es-
say class, will be found in this number.
Each member of the essay class (twenty-
one) was given type written copy to cor
rect and criticise. The criticisms were in
teresting, and one girl made good grade
for herself by declaring that the story did
not interest her.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
EDITORIAL CL1PPIaN's.

Postmaster. General Gary makes the
announcement-which is highly credi-
table to the administration if lived up
to-that all postmasters, fourth-class
as well as those of higher grade, will
be retained in their positions till the
expiration Of a four-year term of ser
vice, provided they have been found to
be competent and efficient. This will
be good news to the heads Of the 70,675
post Offices in the United States, as
we'll as to the public. There is but
ons improvement to make to the ad.
ministration's decision. Thisis to re-
tain efficient postmasters indefinitely.
Mr.. Mckinley follows the example set
by Mr.. Cleveland. May he have the
courage to improve on it.-Baltimore
Sun, (Dem.1
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

S1.25 a yard PLAIN all-wool
Barege Grenadine in solid col
ors. Al in.
4Oc a yard-French printed, all
wool bordered Challis.
$780, a yard-Bordered Chiffons,
with ribbon colored border. 48
in.
$1.25 yard-Melange Examines.
Seven shades. 46 in.
1925 -Silk-and-wool Den
telle. Very open mesh.
So yard-Silk-and-wool Grena-
dine with stripe of black and
colored ground.
At 45c yard
a in. imported Jacquards, all wool; in
great variety Of styles and eolorings. 80
to select from.
At soc yard
a in. imported Jacquards, all wool; two
toned weaves newest combinations. ~
coIonngs.
20 in. fancy Cheviots, all wool; two-check
effects and fancy mixture with bright
knobs of silk to beautify them. Stylish
for tailor-made dresses. q colorings.
20 in. mixed Cheviots; American made
and royal stuff for service. Style Of the
foreign made goods. 4 designs. Is
colorings.
At soc yard
80 in. fancy crested Suitings- plaids,
checks, figures, dashes and knotted eff
feets. 40 styles.
a in. imported Kerseymeres; lovely
summer material Is color mixtures.
20 in. twill Bicycle Suiting. IL color mix
lures.
Is in. all-wool Serge; wide and narrow
vale; no crushed or rumpled look after
wearing. IL colorings.
So in. Bicycle Cloth. Strictly aIl-wool;
dirt and dust proof and proper weight
for bicycling. IA solid colors; 22 mix
lures.
At 6Oc a yard
4S in imported wool Crash; thin, light
weight, but hard twist and servieeable.
mixtures.
Is in imported Kerseymere, all-wool; soft,
bright finish Gray, blue, brown and
green tints. mixtures.
At CSC yard
4s in. imported Etamine; woven like a
canvas in tiny color mixes. A Charm
ing material for travelling dresses. 2
styles. Is colorings.
At 75c a Yard-
IS in. Melange Hal Line Weaves; soft,
fine wool and made across the sea. 2
styles. 20 mixtures.
ls in. imported Vigoureux. Made like the
old standard beiges, with harder twist
and closer twill All new spring tints.
Is mixtures.
IS in. Cassinette Silk and wool Made
in this country and takes the palm from
many of the same price imported stufts
eolors.
so in. aIl-wool Etamine. Solid colors;
sturdy dress stuffs. colorS.
a in. Mohair Sharkskin-an old fabric in
new dress and smaller price. Was for
merly S1.50. 9 eolorings.
38 in. imported Faconne Suitings. Silk
and wool. Two-toned colors-
heliotrope and green cadet and red
red and green rose and turquoise
cadet and tan
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

DEAR TEAcHHRs;-Do you have any dit
ficulty in teaching the G. 9. D. and the
L. @. NJ. of numbers2
After you think that the pupils thor
oughly understand these cases, is 1t not
provoking to see in their written reviews
that in finding the G. G. D. they use the
remainders also in multiplying the di-
visors2
This is the result of attempting to teach
both methods in each case. Teach them
one method in each. In the g. c. D. have
them resolve each number into its prime
factors, and take the product of the fac
tors common to the numbers.
In the L. c. M. have them place the num-
bers in horizontal line, divide by any
prime factor common to two of the num-
bers, the quotients and the undivided re-
mainders In like manner, continue until
these contain no common factor; then ind
the product OF the divisors and the last
quotients.
With advanced pupils the several meth
ods may be taught but I find that they
confuse the beginners.
DAISY Thornton"
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
DEGIsTERs ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,

March "a, 1877.
Upon the application Of William e. Evans.
Executor of Rebecca Jane North, late Of st.
Georges hundred, in said county, deceased, u
Is ordered and directed by the Register that
the Executor aforesaid give notice OF grant
ing Of Letters testamentary upon the estate Of
the deceased, with the date Of granting there
of, by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date Of such
Letters in six of the most public places of the
County Of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the estate to present
the same, or abide BY an act of Assembly In
sucn case made and provided; and also cause
the same to be inserted within the same
period In the Middietown TRANSCRIPT
newspaper published in Middletown, Del,
and 70 be continued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal OF
f~1 ONCE Of the Register Aforesaid, at
isEAL Wilmington, in New Cattle County,
49, Aforesaid, the day and year above
CALVIN W. cRossAN. Register.
NoTIcE.-Notiee is hereby given that Letters
testamentary wers in due form Of Law granted
unto the undersigned, on the Second day OF
March, A. D. 1871, and that all persons haninR=
claims against the estate Of the deceased
must present the same, duly atieaEed. ~ tht[
said Executor, on or before the Second day 0f
March, 1888, or abide the Act Of Assembly Ii
such case made and provided.
WILLIAM y. EVANS
Address, Execution.
MIrHLEToWN, DBL. -
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
( aao GOO Endownment Fund.

AT the annual meeting Of the Delaware
Hosui.a, ia Wilmington Monday, the re-
mort of President Tilehman Johnston
showed that last year the hospital had
been in receipt of more money than ever
before. BY the win of Miss Mary 8. Boyd,
81 ooo had been received, and bed had
also been endowed in memory Of her
fstber. DR.. Thomas ]. Boyd. Mrs. La
Motto DUPONT presented to the hospital
q 80 In memory Of her daughter, Sophie
- Warner gave $500, and the
co e psPogy Of Daniel Daniel
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

President McKinley's first message
is characteristic of his personality and
his policy. It is of no uncertain sound.
It diagnoses the disease and prcpounds
the treatment. Now, let the Congress
compound the prescription.-N. 7.
Press.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
VIM. B. Sharp ( GO.
FOURTH and MARKET Sis.
Wilmington, Del.

For Saturday:
Ore more bale of that heavy, yard
wide Muslin, unbleached. 33c.
For Saturday:
1000 yards more of those splendid
quality Calicoes, &c.; Indieoes,
cents.
For Saturday:
600 all pure Linen Huck Towels,
blue or red borders. 20c. quality
for 124c. each.
700 all pure Linen Devonshire
IIuck Towels, hemmed ready for
use, 25c. grade for 16e. each.
Our new Wash Fabrics for
Spring and Summer are beau
tiful and at bargain prices.
Linen Tissue, all new effects and
colorings, 124c. per yard.
Lappett Stripes. in stylish patterns
and fresh colurlngs, 124c.
PercaIes in 200 different styles, al-
ways at the tep in wearing quail
i;y and looks, 124e. per yard.
Organdies and Lawns-sheer, firm,
dainty and exquisite patterns
and cnlors, 1870.
Corea Madras or Bradenburgs, all
new and in fine assortment, 1910.
per yard.
A handsome and attractive
material for durable and stylish
dresses are the new Poplins.
We have just received all the
new colorings in these desir-
able goods, and our customers
will be delighted with their
appearance. They are 81
inches wide at $500, and well
worth a look.
Sicilian, 45 in. wide, 75c.
Cream SiciIi4n. 45 in. wide, 81.
Cream Muhair, 36 in. wide, SOC.
Navy Blue Cheviots AZ in. wide Soc.
Cashmeres, all colors. 16c.
A magnificent quality of
Blue and Black Serge, so
inches wide. at soc. per yard :;
worth much more. Ask for
this one.
A few Waterproof Craven
cites, in dark blue, plaid lin
ing. are reduced to IS.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

It Is said Mr.. Cleveland is the FIRST
President of the United States to come
out Of Office rich man. Whether or
not he has been getting rich in the
Presidency there Is no doubt that
while he was there great many other
people we're getting poor. Kansas
City Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

How horrifed some of the old line
Senators must have been at Vice-Pres-
idsnt Hobart's audacity in limiting that
the Senate ought to have business
rules.-BostoD Globe.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

Corbett is quelched. II the whole
crew Of prize-Hghting scoundrels could
be put In cells for long terms all decent
people would rejoice. New York
Tribune,
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
DIVORCE NOTICE

the General Assembly Of the State OF Della.
ware, now in session, for q divorce from m,
husband, William II. Rulon.
ELIZABETH r. RULON,
PoRT PENN, DEL. Feb, 9th, 1887
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
ON WEUNE5BA1I
THE Slst DAY OF MARCH, 1897.
at $50 O'clock, g. m.s

the following described real estate, viz:
All that certain farm, plantation or tract
Of land situate L. Appoquinimink hundred,
New Castle county. State Of Delaware, boun-
ded by lands formerly Of william Wilson,
but now. John Vansant and George M. ID.
Hart, BY lands formerly Of Isaac Gibbs. de-
ceased now Of - Cleas; by lands OF Joseph
Roberts. BY lands OF the heirs or devises Of
Isabella Loatman, deceased; lands retained
by the said Lindsay, by lands OF Jacob q.
Vandyke lands OF William King and by
lands now in dispute between the said Lind
say and Gideon T. Hukill, containing xs8
acres and 81 square perches OF land, be the
same more or less.
eeized and taken In execution IS the pro-
perty Of Joseph B Deakyne and Fannie A.
his wife, and to be sold by
WILLIAM r. FL1NN, sherIE.
sharifPs once, Wilmington Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
"a sA111EL nEAKYNE,

Deakyneyille. Del.
81. MAY ALRICH,
71s West 10th st., Will, Del.
SO. M. B. DILWORTH,
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

"Daisy Thornton" tells her fellow-Work-
rsin this number how to teach the G. CD
and the L. C. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

"A clean administration Is looked for
from Mr.. Mckinley, and one that will
command respect at home and abroad.
H he fails in giving the country such
an Administration the people will be
greatly disappointed. Savannah News
(Den.l
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
wANaMaKER,s.


PHILADELPHIA, Monday, March Is, 1897.
Spring NEWEST, finest weaves
Dress from every leading dress
Goode goods artist-that is the
0VouS grouping in the Salon, the
homeof exclusive elegance in dress
goods. No matter what your home
city, no matter if you are something
of a globe trotter yourself, there is
just one place to see the great bou-
quet of textile beauty
These are some of the beautiful
things
1925 a yard - Silk and wool
Check Canvas in solid colors.
So yard-Melange Tinsel in four
colors.
1925 a yard-Lattice Examines
in plaid effects of colors.
$3.50 a yard-Brocade Tanner
tines; colors combined with
black. 48 in.
So yard-Satin-striped Mexican
Mesh.
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Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
The Teachers
Round Table
Conducted by Prof A. R. SPATD, Hlgnianus'
Delaware.
All teachers ana friends OF Education
in New Castle County and't the
teachers Of Kent and sus-
seq are inyIted to take
seats.

IAu persons who take an interest in TINS
column should send their names and address
for enrollment.f
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

Middletown, st. Georges hundred, New Cas-
tie county, State of Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY.
THE 3lst DAY OF MARCH, 1897,
at $50 o'clock, a. m,
the following described real estat e, viz:
All the following described pianIatlon'
tracts and parcels Of land situate IN BLACK.
bird hundred, New Castle county ana Slate OF
Delaware, bounded and described as iolioWes
to-wit:
No. /. Bound by Smyrna creek, by lands Of
Mary stats and lands Of Adam g. Deakyne,
by Smyrna road, land OF James Staats, ianaS
of heirs Of John Cooper, land OF william II.
Reynolds. lands formerly Of George Davis
and John FARRELL and Smyrna creek, contain
ing 368 acres l95 perches.
No. 2. Bounded by Thoroughfare Neck ana
Smyrna road land of Adam @. Deakyne and
land formerly Of Ann Holding, containing u
No. 5. Bounded by land OF Ann Holding,
land of James Stats, and land formerly OF
George Deakyne and by Thoroughfare NECK
and Smyrna road, containing SO acres, 81
MOI. Bounded by Thoroughfare Neck and
Smyrna road. land formerly OF George Dea.
kyne, land of William 81. Reynolds, land OF
heirs OF John Cooper and land Of School dis
trict No. 81 containing is acres.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro-
perty Of Joseph B. Deakyne and Fannie A,
his wife and to be sold by
WILLIAM R. FLINN, Sheriff.
sherif's ONCE, Wilmington, Delaware,
March 18th, 1897.
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20
John Wanamaker

CHERIFF's sALE.-By virtue Of q writ Of
- Levan Facias, to me directeo, VIII nS eAt a
Middletown, st. Georges hundred, New Cas-
tie county, State Of Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

CHERIFF's sALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ OF Levari Facias, to me directed,
win be exposed to public sale at the National
HOTEL at Midd. .etOwn, st. Georges hundred,
New Castle county, State OF Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1897-03-20

I'D. Her father was
5 served two terms as
y the Military Acad-
his widow was APP
she survived her hus-
|, and then her daueh-
asznent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-06
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

President McKinley's inaugural address
was just such a public aautterance as the
peoples knowledge of the man had led
them TO expect. There was no very bril-
liant flights Of oratory or dazzling dis
plays of rhetoric, but throughout the
whole speech there was ii gratifying
amount of sound common sense, com
hined with sturdy patriotism and an evil
dent sincerity of purpose. With his
characteristic honesty lie shirks no issue,
but meets every great question sauarely,
without the slightest hesitation as to the
expression of his views. AS was to he
expected he insists upon a protective
tar Il as Il means for increasing the reve-
nue., and he also unhesitatingly declares
for International bimetallisn. 1t is evil
dent also that in its dealings with other
nations the position of the incoming adj
ministration will he constantly in favor
Of peace; while at the same time the hon
or of the Government will he maintained
and the rights of individual citizens pro-
tected at every cost. His frank declara-
ton in favor Of the ratification of the
treaty of arbitration with Great Britain
may not meet the approval of all classes
Of his fellow citizens, but ali must agree
that it is FULLY in line with the policy of
peace rs laid down in his inaugural ad-
dress, while at the same time his views
are more or less in accord with the al
vanccd thought of enlightened people both
in this country and Great Britain. On
vince the American people that for the
next four years to come they will have at
the head of the nation man of enlarged
views and with ii patriotism broad enough
to embrace the whole country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-06
TWO BIG FIRES.
100000 Bushels Of Grain Burned
at Peoria, Illinois.

Peoria. Ills, March 5.-Union elevator
No. = with II capacity of l,00G, 900 bush.
els of grain, burned to the ground late
last night, mourning Il loss ..of 100000.
The building is owned by the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad, and the
grain firms of the city had grain stored
in it. The building contained 800, 000
bushels of wheat, oats and corn. No nc
curate estimate could be obtained of the
loss OIL insurance The elevator was the
largest in this part of the country, being
1870 feet high and $50 feet long.
BIG LOSS AT WORCESTER.
Worcester, Mass, March 5.-The worst
fire seen here in years began this morn.
ing shortly after 3 o'clock and DESTROYED
the Day building, fronting on Main
street, with an ell on Walnut streets. and
the Goldening blocks between the Day
building and Sudbury streets, with IL loss
OF from 100000 to $500,00O The flames
were practically kept within these limits
and there is 10 further danprr of a spread,
though Jansen's Turkish bath on Sud.
bury street and the Flagg block, mt the
corner of Main and Sudbury streets,
caught fire several times and considerably
damaged. The Five Cents Saving build.
ing, which was threatened, was saved.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-06
SALEM MI VS.
EDWARD JErER, REPORTER. 3;

Miss Lizzie Shelor, of Roanoke and Miss
Emma Shelor, of Bent Mountain, are Wis
iting ut the pleasant home of r. +. Can
naday, on Nirginia-avenue.
The board of county supervisors will
hold their regular monthly meeting to-
day At the courthouse.
An impromptu dance was given on
Thursday night at Hotel Salem by several
OF the young men of the town and college
COUNCIL MEETING.
The city council met in regular monthly
session Thursday night with Mayor
Younger in the chair.
Jerry Shurtzer petitioned that Seventh
street between Main street and the Nor
folk and Western road be moved
ton was referred to the water and street
committees To be acted OH at II called
meeting.
On motion of L. X. Boon an ordinance
was passed prohibiting any except mem
bers of the fire department from entering
the engine room. This ordinance was
passed on account of the danger connect.
ed with mex perienced persons handling
the chemical engine.
II. l.. Campbell, of the finance commit.
tee, submitted his monthly report us fol.
lows: Water account, Sll.35; pauper ac-
count, .T443}; general expense account,
1920; public property account, $45i %;
street account, $79.95. salary account,
S233 electric light account, 500 So; total,
Seal
Thomas /. Preston, treasurer, submitted
the following report OF disbursements for
the month: Electric street plant,
S39S.S2; electric light plant, construction
account, Sl3.3U; general expense account,
Sl.60; fire department, so cents: paupcr
account, Tl9.35; water worKs account,
$5.SS; street account, %207.20: salary nc.
count, Sl36; water works account $50;
balance in treasury, 1892. 80.
The mayors report showed the fines as
sessed and collected by the sergeant for
the month to De $500.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-06
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington, Ind,
"SUn," writes: You have II valuable
prescription in Electric Bittcrs, and |
can chccrfully recommend it for Const-
patton and sick headache, and as Il gen
eral system tonic it has no equal" Mrs
Annie Stchlc, 1925 Cottage Grove Ave,
Chicago, was all run down, could not eat
nor digest food, had n hnckache which
never left her and felt tired and weary,
but six bottles of Electric I3ittcrs restored
her health and renewed her strength.
Prices 30 cents and 81. Get a bottle mt
Massie's Pharmacy.