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Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
THE COUNTY FAIRS.

Simultaneously with the approach of
autumn the attention Of our readers is di-
rected to the county fairs which are held
in this vicinity. As Middletown has a
number of fast horses it is altogether likely
that our town will be well represented at
the different fairs and should carry off sew
eral of the prizes.
The Delaware State Fair at Dover which
is held September 13, IA. is, 16 and IL,
promises to be one of the most interesting
and attractive. Besides the regular list Of
premiums they have large number of
special premiums, and desire every one to
enter the seompetition for them. # you
want catalogue write to A. N. Brown,
Dover, Del.
The Talbot county fair at Easton Is held
on August S1st to september Sd. The rae
ing this year promises to be good and the
exhibits quite numerous.
The Sixteenth annual exhibition of the
Elkton fair viii occur ON September 7th to
10th, and in addition 10 the regular list of
premiums. $4,000. they have 300 list Of
specials. The racing consists Il three trot-
ting and two running races daily,
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HARMoNY AND Y1croRY.


The Republican State COMMITTEES in
deciding to appoint q committee to
meet similar committee from the
Union Republicans did all that it
should have done, all that was expected
OF it. No reasonable man can point
out anything else it should have done,
and yet Democratic papers are just
bowling over s'the failure to kill the
fatted calf.n The "Every Evening"
referring to the proposition from the
Unions says, .'Its chilling reception by
the Regular managers, and the gingsrly
manner In which they are handling 1t
must be widely exasperating." Demo-
cratic supremacy In Delaware depends
upon Republican division. Will Re-
publicans listen to the sophistry Of the
Democratic editors? They have listened
too often before, and aided thereby in
defeat. The resolution adopted on
Wednesday was as follows:
Resolved, That the Republican State
Committee Of Delaware, in special meeting
assembled, appreciating fully the general
desire for Republican success, and realizing
the necessity of united party to accomp-
! lish that end, hereby authorizes the chair
man to appoint committee Of conference
TO meet with similar body named by the
Union Republican State Central Committee;
the aforesaid committee Of conference shall
consist of at least eight representative Re
publicans named with due regard to the
rights of the several convention districts,
and that the chairman of this COMMITTEES
shall be q member of the same"
The ''Smyrna Times" and Q few
more of the extreme Addicksites are
doing more to destroy harmony than al
other influences. The "Times" in
quoting an excellent article on "har.
mony'' from the "Morning News
refers to that paper as "the Higgins
organ" The "Times'' does this to
foster prejudice, not to produce har'
mony and knows that In SO doing II
makes false statement. 1t knows
that the Morning News" is anti-Ad-
dicks but has never been In any sense
an organ for ex-Senat or Higgins. Thi'
is the truth and the "Time" knows it.
Why then does it misrepresent ? Be
cause that is feature of Addickism.
Then the "Times'' refers to the
"Bolters Republican State Central
Committee" in the interest OF hsr-
mony (P) of course. For our part W.
want harmony and union but oul
suffrage is not for sale for mess o
pottage. We glory in being "bolters''
from convention dominated as that
convention was by man who held tht
door to the caucus room and corralled
s'the Addicks men" and then ruled
them as ssrfs, saying "yote this down, u
or 'sv0te that up" Let us have har
mony but not of the ''Smyrna Times"-
Addicks kind.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
,MARaR WIrHnRAMN,

The ssMilfOrd Chronicle" Of yester-
day withdraws It's charge against Hon
Robert w. Houston. the Republican
candidate for Congress last fall. It
does It in measely way, but still it
does it. The ''Smyrna Times" this
week took special pains to repeat the
charge against Mr.. Houston. VIII It
be honest, and manfully contradict ?
The HChrOnicle', says:
"The Chronicle closes its controversy
with the editor OF the Sussex Republic
can" Mr.. Houston says that he did Eet
receive any money to aid his election In
1892, when he was candidate for the
Legislature. This statement shall stand as
long as the ssussex Republican" ":clases to
abuse and villify its neighbors and former
party friends--the Union Republicans
Whenever the attack Is renewed we pur-
pose to strip the veil from of the face Of
more than one political prophet OF
Khorassan."
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
Linens
Snecialin Linens for Satin,

Special in Linens for Satur.
day /:
Three thousand All-Pure
Linen German Fringed Nap.
kins or Doylies, good size with
plain white, red, blue and gold
borders at &c. each.
One hundred Pure Linen
German Fringed Table Cloths
in 8-4, l0-4 and 1874, sizes.
They have all white and col.
ored borders. They will be
sold for 70c., 90c. and 81. 90,
according to size, and are worth
l.3 more.
The importers will not ac-
cept an order for these linens
at the prices we are offering
them. You should take ad-
vantage of these low prices
and anticipate your wants.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
ton washstand.

top washstand.
Curly Birch Bedroom Suites, $40
Full-size double bedstead, high carved
headboard; %drawer bureau, shaped top
4Sx20 IN; pattern plate mirror 30x36 in;
shaped top washstand.
Mahogany Bedroom Suites, $45
Eull-size double bedstead, r drawer bu-
reau, top 44x2s in, pattern plate mir
ror 24x3O in. swelttop washstand.
Highly polished.
Mahogany Bedroom Suites, $50.
Full-size double bedstead; swell front 4
drawer bureau, top 48x23 In, beveled
pattern plate mirror 36x30 in.; swell
front washstand Suite inlaid on edges
Of all 8 pieces.
Bird's-eye Maple Bedroom Suites,
$48-
Fullsize double bedstead; high plain-top
headboard a drawer swell front bureau,
top 44x21 in, pattern plate mirror 24x30
in.; swell top washstand.
Curly Birch Bedroom Suites, $53-
FuIl-size double bedstead: 5-drawer bureau,
with long French legs, swell-top, obIong
mirror 2Ox30 in; swelEtop washstand,
2drawers ard double closet.
Velvet A RARE offering of finest
r4 Velvet Carpets. No mat
carpets ter if carpet prices are
mounting upward-and they are.
You may choose from the forty-five
styles of the finest make of Velvet
Carpet, at
$1.1O A YARD FOR THE $1.35
GRADE.
There is wide range of color
ings and styles-carpets for every
room and for halls and stairs. Ex-
perience proves that velvet carpets
are longest and best wearers, if we
except the Administers that cost
fully as much again.
This lot will soon find owners
and there seems no possible chance
of the bargain being repeated.
John Wanamaker
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COL. WATSON AND SARATOGA.

Col. Curtis s. Watson who died at Mil
ford few days ago was firm believer in
Saratoga and the efficiency of its mineral
waters. The "saratogian" of that place has
the following in reference to him:
From 1841 to 1897 is long stretch Of
time. Yet every summer in this period saw
Curtis 8. Watson of Milford, Del, a guest
at Saratoga. In the middle of the first sea-
son of his absence from his favorite resort
news comes that the veteran is dead at the
good age of eighty-eight. Many visitors re-
member Mr.. Watson, who for more than a
quarter of q century made Congress Hall
his headquarters when in Saratoga. In
former times his associates i.c. uded all
the great men who frequented the place,
Sam Ward, Judge Sackett. William Il,
Vanderbilt, Jacob Little, A. T. Stewart,
and host of others. OF late his company
has. perforce been selected from among q
new and younger set, but his devotion to
the old place was until the last as enthusi-
astic as Of yore. Well might it be so, for
each September saw him return home
strengthened and benefited by his visit.
have listened frequently to his talk of the
old days at the Springs, and interesting it
was. Fifty.six years ago is long time.
When Watson first went there Victoria had
been only four years on the throne and
had been married only eighteen months.
John Tyler was President of the United
States, reigning instead of William Henry
Harrison, removed by the hand Of the
Grim Reaper, Louis Phillippi was King of
the French and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte,
who was destined to reign as Emperor for
eighteen years was being laughed at for
insane attempts to overthrow the Citizen
King California and Texas still belonged
to Mexico. The war of 1846 was not
dreamed Of. Gold had not yet been found
on the California hills. The Hudson River
Railroad had not been built, and people
commonly travelled by canalboat whenever
practicable. 1t took three weeks to reach
Europe by packet, and more often full
month. The slaveholding South ruled the
halls of legislation at Washington and the
verandas of the watering places Rich
planters formed the mainstay of the sum-
mer hotel trade OF all these things and
many more Mr.. Watson talked delight
fully"
Col. Watson made the following be-
quests in his will:
$500 to the Avenue Church, Milford,
$500 to the Missionary Society of the Meth
odist Episcopal Chur ch and $500 to the
conference claimants fund of the Whining
ton Conference"
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

WHEAT has reached the d ollar mark
In MiddIetown. All kinds of country
produce are bringing good prices. As
we have said the rise In wheat may
not all be credited to the Dingley
Tariff, but the confidence in business
with improved prices is due to Nc
Kinley's election. All this while
silver goes down. Wheat and wool
and nearly all the articles which the
farmer produces 60 up. "Bradstreet"
in It's latest issue, prints carefully
prepared statement showing the trend
Of prices upon a large number of
articles, and in this statement shows
an advance in July in wool, corn, beef,
hemp, cotton, cott0n-seed, oil, beans,
wheat, oats, hay, rye, potatoes, to-
bacco, mutton, bacon, eggs, lard, and
rice. Can the farmer complain Of his
condition nowadays. and can he listen
with any patience to the people who
insisted q year ago that nothing but
the free and unlimited coinage Of silver
would bring an advance in the price Of
his products
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

"SPARE MElMy friendsi "Ohlfor q
fool-killer who will do his dutyl' must
be some Of the expressions, the mildest
expressions, OF those who read COM
ment in the editorial columns upon
their domestic affairs, calculated to
arouse the curiosity of every reader
and to set the gossipy tongues wagging
in every direction, although the fool
pretext is to quiet the matter. Better
by far is q frank and truthful state
ment in the news columns. Solomon
says, "Where no wood is, there the
fire goeth out; SO where there is no
talebearer, the strife ceaseth.O
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
VIM. B. Sharp & Go.
FOURTH and MARKET Sis.
Wilmington, Del.

Special for Saturday.
We shall finish up all our
Wash Goods on Saturday and
many bargains are here which
will amply repay visit.
All our imported Scotch
Ginghams, 25c. and 4Oc. grade
for l2Hc. per yard.
All of our l5c. and l8c. fine
Ginghams and Madras will be
sold for SC. per yard.
All of our Printed Ducks and
Piques, l2ac. and l5c. grades
for Sc. per yard.
About 25 pieces best quality,
yard wide Percale, 12ac. grade
will be sold Saturday for Sc.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

Of bedroom suites in quartered oak
the grain as handsome as in the
higher priced suites of other years.
Bureau and washstand have swell
ffont-some of the very latest de-
signing. Such values are new.
They could come only here.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, $15--
Full size double bedstead, 4 #. in. wide,
headboard 72 in. high, ornamental top
highly carved; shaped-top bureau n in.
high, base SO in. high, AZ in. long, 22 in.
deep, swell front, long and short
drawers, beveled plata mirror 2zx30 In,
ornamental standard carved top; swell
top wasnstand, top 16x83 in, long
drawers, double closet; bureau, wash
stand and headboard quartered oak
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, s16-
Full size double bedstead, carved top; 4
drawer bureau, swell drawers, beveled
plate mirror 24x30 In. swell-top wash
stand, splasher back. Four styles at
this price, including suite with cheval
dressing bureau.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, SIS
Full-size double bedstead; carved head
board; 4-dTawer bureau, beveled plate
mirror 24x90 in; 3-draWer and closet
washstand. Two styles at same price.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, 500
FulLsize double bedstead, high carved
headboard 4-drawer bureau, with bev-
eled plate mirror 24x30 in. swell-top
washstand. -Four styles at same price.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, ,$28. so
FuIksize double bedstead, high carved
ornamental headboard; 4-dFawer bureau,
top 44x20I in, beveled plate mirror 2Ax.
80 lin; swelltop washstand.
Antique Ca4 Bedroom Suites, 800
FuEl-size double bedstead, elabOrately
carved headboard; %drawer bureau,
top 43x21 in. oval plate mirror 2Ax30
in; quartered oak top; washstand has
8 drawers and closet
Bird's-eye Maple Bedroom Suites,
500
Full-size double bedstead carved top head
board; &drawef bureau, top 4zx22 in.
beveled plate mirror 2&x9o In swell
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
MY MARYLAND .


Jacob Tome, the well-known Port Deposit
banker, was eighty seven years old Friday.
His health is excellent:
Manly Drennen, treasurer of Cecil county,
is confined to his bed from sunburn re-
ceived on sailing trip near Slaughter
Beach.
The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timore Railroad is experimenting with oil
as means Of laying the=dust on that part
Of the line ballasted with gravel.
The big struggle in Baltimore for the Re-
publican mayorality nomination is disturb
ing the big fish Of the party who were long
ing for the United States Senatorship
An insect known as the stalk borer is
doing considerable damage to the corn
crop in lower Cecil county. Fifty acres on
the farm owned by the EIdridge Brothers,
Of Philadelphia, have been ruined by the
insect.
Senator Charles @. Crothers, of Elkton,
underwent supplementary operation at
Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore, for a
peculiar growth on his right cheek. Sena-
tor Crothers stood the ordeal well, and
hopes are entertained for his speedy re-
coyery:
John r. Dalrymple. who was shot in the
head at ''bee hunt near Port Deposit,
Md. .,last week may live. although the bullet
is in his brain. He is at the Delaware Hos
pital. The probe was inserted for depth
of two inches, but the bullet could not be
removed.
The County Commissioners of Queen
Anne County on Tuesday fixed the tax rate
for the present year at 9Orcents on each $l00
Of property subject to county taxes. The
whole amount of assessable property sub
ject to county tax is 1924, 800; to which
should be added 1922, 494 of tax on corpo-
tions.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

Mr.. NJ. Z. Hydon who is editing The
Milford .News and Advertiser" 30
ably. SO worthily Of It's late lamented
editor. is also an inventor, benefac-
Tor TO the farmers. He has invented
Il ID said 20 corn cutter which surpas-
sss IN simplicity Of design,in every par
ticular, any corn cutter yet seen on
the market.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

Choice of SchoOI.-Itis far important for the
that he should find the right school than
the right college college countngroom do with lad
whose preparatory opportunities have aused There
life then begin make up his losses
and achieve SEND FRIENDS SCHOOL
DELAWARE.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of UNCLAIMED letters remaining in
the Middletown postofics which can be
had by saying they are advertised;
Emma Alfree, Il. .. Wells,
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
.KLONDIkE
GOLD.
.Ths Greatest Cola District q Earsl. Z

.Ths 0rsatest GOLD District % HarsA:.
Shares sI.oo. Agents Wanses.
Why not share In the millions that are taken
unity.
We shan send an expedition with large
stock of fmerchandise and fully eaufpped Win
mining appliances. This merchandise Will
return handsome profit In addition to the
enormous sums 70 be made nom economic
mining. We Confidently expect 10 return
SlOO FOR EVERY 81 INVESTED.
Holders Of 358ahares entitled to accompany
expedition with all expenses paid. Prospectus
sale, 91.0O. ALAsKA GOLD MINING
TRADING TRANSPORTATION CO..
No. 20 Broadway, New York City.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
wHY ITIs rHE POOR EDITOR.

WHY IL 1S 1hE EOOh 6O44Ons
Where did there ever live any save
s'poor editor'' of a country paperP
Where is there one who does more
gratuitcus work for his community
than the editorP Why are there so
many who take advantage Of the trust
ing country paperP Such were the
queries coming to us on receipt of the
following official letter in answer to
one Of inquiry in reference to a delin-
quent subscriber:
WASHINGTON CRY PosT OFFICE,
DELIVERY DIVISION,
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. IS. '97.
NICK. DowsHAM, Editor and Proprietor
Middletown TRANSCRIPT. Middletown, Del
aware.
SIR IL am in receipt of your communi-
cation of August 18th, and in reply there
to would inform you that your paper ad-
dressed to is not taken
out of this Office. as this lady has left the
city, with instructions that the paper in
question be not forwarded. Her letters of
course reach her, but regret that her ad-
dress cannot be indicated to you, as we are
restricted in 80 doing by postal regulations.
Yours respectfully,
JAMES P' WILLETT, P ostmaster.
The intention is to cheat rs out Of
the amount due since the instructions
Indicate that. The absence Is eyi.
IDENTIFY temporary and IL the money is
to be made out of this party We will
have it and from all similar cases.
This is one of the losses to the news
paper Office and explains why the editor
Ia poor. When we had been in Middle
town but few weeks two gentlemen
called being desirous to become collec-
tors for the paper, not solicitors but
collectors. We did not understand the
necessity then but we do now. There
are those who will not pay until they
are called on several times and not al
ways then. Collections In this way are
expensive, an expense the newspaper
should not be subjected to. Should not
3 hint be sufficient Look at the label
on your paper. A paper worth reading
Is worth dollar q year.
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

Hillfor cents.
Fruit Of Loom, 81 cents.
Lonesdale Cambria, 10 cents.
Pride Of the West, 10 cents.
A rub or two every day with
Flashkin will keep everything
in the house bright as a dol
lar. Try them at 2 for 15c.
Colgate's Antiseptic Tooth
Powder is as refreshing and
cleansing as any youever used.
TIC. per bottle for 25c. size.
One hundred samples bottles
given away on Saturday.
Another lot of best Black
Chintzes for &c. per yard.
Black Taffeta Dress Lining,
So inches wide, &c. per yard
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21
Muslins.

Special for Saturday
One more bale of heavy IN
bleached Sheeting, 40 inches
wide, for 7c. per yard.
Five hundred yards good
quality B1eached Sheeting,
24 yards wide, at l5c. per
yard.
One yard wide Bleached
Muslins-
Middletown transcript., 1897-08-21

Eurn;+ure LAST August it
seemed as though
the furniture stock was perfect and
that values would never be sur
passed. But year of study and
trying has helped wonderfully.
Prove the
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-12-16

City Carriage Co., j. s. And.
rade, manager. If you want a
hack with good horse and care.
full driver ring up Telephone l13,
corner OF Fort and Merchant
streets. Hack at all hours. "
Ii you want nice phaeton or
surrey for Il Christmas present,
with fine harness to match, call at
Oahu Carriage Repository, in
rear OF Wright's Carriage Fac
tory, Fort street, opposite Club
Stables.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-12-16
D. n JoNrs \. A. ONES
The Hawaiian
SAFE DEPOSIT
Investment Go.
Stock Brokers
AND
Fire Insurance Agents.

Anyone wishing to either buy
or sell Stocks or Bonds would do
we'll to give us a call.
We have Safe Deposit Boxes of
several sizes for rent either by the
month or year ut very reasonable
rates. Money, jewelry, and valu.
able papers deposited in one OF
these boxes will be perfectly safe
from burglars and fire.
G% Money to loan on approx
cd security.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-12-16

The recent " hard times have made people cut off
expenses.
This has encouraged the invasion of" cheap" bak-
ing powder-baking powder which sells for small
price, but which either does not do the work. or is
bad for the insides, or BOTH
Honest baking powder cannot be made to sell for
IS or goo. pound. There few honest baking
powders at higher prices. Of these Schings Best is
the right one, partly because it goes farthest ~"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-12-16
Stnr. CLAUDINE,
CAMERON, Commander,

Will leave Honolulu Tuesday at 5P.M.,
touching at Kshului, Hama, Hamoa and
Kipahulu, Maui. Returning arrives a,
Honolulu Sunday mornings.
Will call at Nun. Kaupo, on second TRY
Of each month.
[~No Freight will be received afte,
4P. NJ. on day Of sailing
This Company will reserves the right tc
make changes in the time of departure and
arrival Of its steamers without notice anc
it will not be responsible for any conse
luences arising thorefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings t.
receive their Freight; this Company viii
not hold itself responsible for freight afte,
1t has been landed.
Live Stock only at owners risk.
This Company will not be responsible
for Money or Valuables of passenger
unless placed in the care Of Pursers.
Passengers are requested to purchase
tickets before embarking. Those failing to
do 80 will be subject to an additional
charge of twenty-five per cent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-12-16
CLAUS SPRRcKRLs. WV. q. IRWIN,
CLAUS Sprscksls Z 10.
BANKERS.
HONOLULU II. I.

San Francisco Agents-THR NEVADA BANK OF
San FRANCISCO.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
BAN FRANcIsco-The Nevada Bank Of San
Francisco.
LoNpoN-The Union Bank Of London, Ltd.
New YoRK-American Exchange National
Bank.
CHIoAao-Merchant National Bank.
PARIS - Compton National d'Escompt de
Paris.
BRRLIN-Dresdner Bank:
HoNaKoNe AND Recommendations q
Shanghai Banking Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUsTRALIA-Bank OF New
Zealand.
vIcToRIA AND vASooUvER-Bank Of British
North America.
Transact q General Banking and Exchange Business
Deposits Received. Loans made on APP
proved Security. Com mercial and Travellers
Credits Issued. Bills Of Exchange bought
and sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED FoR.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-11-19

Harry Conant, the barber, has moved
his place of business into the room be-
tween Clements and Hunters stores on
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sullivan were the
recipients of a fine silver service one day
last week, a present made by heir friends
reminding them Of their 25 years OF mar
riage.
Miss Gertrude Sullivan is to be the
clerk in the post office, taking c. M.
Warmers place.
The water wheel and penstock for the
electric plant were set off at Wolcott last
week, that being a nearer point to the
power house than the station at this city.
The Christian Crusaders are holding
meetings at the Methodist church each
evening. The other churches unite in the
services.
Clarence Spaulding visited his brother
!. c. Spaulding last week for a few days.
Several law cases from this town will
be tried in county court next month at
st Johnsbury.
Dennison Chubb passed quietly away
at his home in this village at 4 p. m.
Sunday. Mr. Chubb was an old and re
spected citizen of this town. He lived
for many years on a farm about three
miles west of this village. His farm
buildings were plainly visible from the
St. 7. & L. c. railroad line, one of the
prettiest and well kept farms in this val
ley. Mr.. Chubb was about 60 years OF
age. During his life he had been honored
by the town in many ways having held
different Offices in the town. He left a
widow and four children to mourn his
loss. His son Elmer now carries on the
farm. Two daughters are married and
residents of this village, one the wife OF
L H. Warren, the other the wife OF En-
nest Wells. One daughter, the oldest, is
married and resides in Boston, the wife
Of Policeman Garland. Mr.. Chubb's
funeral was held at the Baptist church
Tuesday at 2 p. m.