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Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
OUR NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

There are holidays and holidays
Christmas and New Years are cosmo
politan-are the property Of no partic
ular people. but yet are joyously OBJ
served by many. But Thanksgiving i
purely an American holiday, origina
in conception and growing from small
beginning until it has reached the dig
nifty of national event. Its first cele
bration was by the Plymouth colony ir
1621-those sturdy pioneers whose
piety was as pronounced as their pluck
who honoled themselves by honorine
their Deity. The Gust ON soon became
more general, spreading over all the
New England states. After the revolu.
tion it gradually extended to the mid.
die states and later to the west, grow
ing more slowly in the south. In 1865
the patriotic Lincoln forever estab-
lished it in the list of holidays by pro-
claiming day of Thanksgiving, his
action being promptly followed by the
individual proclamations Of the govern
ors of the States, who named the same
day. Since then, by common consent,
the first announcement of the day is
found in the presidents proclamation,
and the day so named is also named by
the states.
In many ways, says the American
Agriculturist, Thanksgiving is one of
our most delightful events. It comes at
time when the rigors of winter are
not yet at hand. Wehave at our dispo-
sal all the varied products of the soil,
and the time for a season of partial
rest for the farmer is at hand. One Of
its most delightful features, which has
become quite general, is the gathering
together under the old rooftree of all
the scattered sons and daughters on
this day. Two, three and sometimes
four generations thus meet around the
festive and hospitable table Of the old
homestead, and thus fraternal ties are
strengthened and filial piety encour-
aged.
Another and not less commendable
feature of this holiday is practical be-
nevolenee which has become very no.
table. Poor people, to whom good
dinner is rarity, are hunted out, and
in an transformations way are helped to
properly observe the day, so far as its
festive features are concerned. The
sick and suffering are remembered in
various ways. The homeless are, for
the day, made members ofsome hospit-
able household, where they can join in
It's pleasures. Altogether, this is per-
haps its best feature. There is no pleas
ure so lasting, none which affords such
real joy, as that which comes to us
from the knowledge that we have done
a real kindness to some of the suffering
children of earth-in some way alle-
waited their sorrows or eased their
pains.
Last, but not least, the devotional
spirit which is the impelling motive of
the day, is encouraged and developed.
we learn to be more contented with
our lot, thankful for what we have and
hopeful for the future.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
tt is Curing Mother,

II first took Hoods Sarsaparilla several
years ago for nervousness and throat
trouble and it cured me. My mother is now
taking it for rheumatism and it is curing
her. We take Hoods SarsaparilIa whenever
we need medicine to purify our blood."'
Carrie Pedrick, New Castle, Delaware.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy, yet efic-
lent.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
TIe soutbern RaiIwav

ITS TRACKS eRIDIRoN THE souTH.-If you
are going to any point in the South, South
west. Mexico or California, ask for a ticket
via the Southern Railway. It reaches all
prominent points. All information cheer.
fully furnished by Jno. M, Beall, District
Passenger Agent, s2S Ches tnut street, Phil.
adelphid.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
1,here is a Glass Of People

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-o, made Of pure grains. that takes
the place Of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives it without distress, and
but few can tell 1t from coffee. It does no
cost over as much. Children may drink
ii with great benefit. 15cts. and rs cts. per
package. Try It. Ask for GRAIN-o.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
MEN AS SHOPPERS.

Lady Paiston, Of Norwich. England,
in one Of her letters written to her hus-
band in London in 1440, and but re-
Gently published, said:
pray you that ye would vouchsafe
to buy piecs Of black buckram for to
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
"HARDL Y WORTH WHILE. "

The st. Louis Globe Democrat tells
what purports to be true story OF an
eastern woman" who used to be no.
torious among her friends for the long
time it took her to dress. As the news
paper puts it: "There Was no case on
record of guest who had been greeted
under her roof with any degree OF
promptitude. Now she has reformed,
and this is how the reform came about:
One evening at private entertain
ment of some kind, she encountered a
certain bishop, an old friend of the
family.
"Ah, my dear Mrs. Smith," re-
marked the ecclesiastie. Show are
you? / passed your house vest erday
and thought of dropping in to see
you."
s'And you didn't do it? That was
very unkind of you."
swell, no. You see, l said to my
self: L have just one hour to call upon
Mrs. Smith. She will take 81 minutes
to dress. That will leave just three for
our talk. 1t is hardly worth while
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

The old gobbler looked dreamingly
away over the backyard fence.
s"Yes-'' "a shudder ran through his
frame)-'they are bringing out a II our
family skeletons these days" "Aglanceat
the debris from the dinner table show
ed that this was only too true.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
DOES SHE USE HER HEART?

"Man's inhumanity to man." says
the poet, makes countless Thousands
MOURN" but the subtle thinker would
have come trifle nearer The truth had
he dilated upon woman's selfshness to
woman, which makes countless thou
sands anathematize their own sex with
unpleasant frequency.
Here are just few Of the sins Of
commission in that line which one en-
counters every day of ones life: Thtre
| is the selishness of the woman who
sits three. quarters ise in trolley Car,
while woman with little child at
her side stands directly in front of
her.
There is sci elfishDess of the woman
who drives alone every afternoon in
ber victoria when she might easily in
vite some invalid acquaintance or eld-
erly friend to share the pleasure with
/ her.
There is the sel6shness of the wo-
man who talks of nothing but her
children and her chiIdren's smartness
to her childless married friend or to a
confirmed spinster.
There is the seldshness of the woman
who, instead of having her purse ready
searches for it at ticket window just
at train time, regardless Of the waiting
line behind her.
And last there is the selhshness Of
the woman who talks of nothing but
herself, her children, her husband and
her servants, and who looks bored to
death when any of those absorbing sub
jects are touched upon by anybody
else.
There is the selfshness of the wo-
man who stamps half dozen letters al
post Office window, and lets por-
tion of the community stand waiting
behind her, or reach for their change
and postage stamps over her shoulder
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
FARM NEWS:

Regular subscription price 50 cents.
Farm News now reaches more than 80.
O01 families. 1t holds this large and loyal
following of subscribers, because they
regard 1t as one Of the chief essentials
Of their success In farming. 1t keeps in
touch with the most progressive agri-
culture of the day, it is scientific in its
spirit, and at the same time is never OBJ
scure in its meaning, nor stilted in its
style. It's the kind OF paper the far
cause in it he finds what other success
full farmers are doing, and how they do
1t. Its l6 pages contain no "dead
weight"-no "f1llers. Every line counts.
II you know anything about the farm
and farm life. examine Farm News and
you will under stand how much It's SUBJ
scribers appreciate it. And 1t grows
better every number. Compare it with
any other farm paper and 1t stands
ahead in practicability and real value.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
Our WOnan'S
.....Column
LIGHT OF THE HOUSEHOLD

j 1EhE Is Do Hgu6
EQUAL 10 that
given by a we'll
cared for lamp,
buE TO get the
best results daily
attention must
BE- given, the
lamp kept thor
oughly clean aud
only the best oil
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

The statements of those who have been
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla prove the
great merit of this medicine. Get only
Hoods.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
WoMANKINp.

Regular subscription price Soc. A
handsome 2-page magazine containing
stories, poems sketches, bits Of travel,
and such general literary matter as ap-
peals most strongly to the average
reader, who wants pure and wholesome
literature of the entertaining kind. Its
practical departments devoted to the
kitchen, the flower garden, the care Of
children, dress maRing, home decora-
ton, ETC., are greatly valued by every
woman who has ever read them. Ex-
tensive Improvements have been made
in Womankind during the past year,
and as a result its circulation has been
increased from 10000 to 60,00O-a growth
that could only. possibly be obtained by
invite comparison of Womankind with
other papers of its kind.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

AS President Mckinley has never
had doubt that the Senate would rat
ify the treaty for the annexation of
Hawaii, he was not surprised at the
publication of trustworthy poll of
the Senate showing that more than
the required two-tbirds of the Senate
had stated their intention to vote for
ratification. The only thing that can
make trouble in this connection will
be for the handful of Senators who
are opposed to ratification to take ad-
vantage Of the absence of cloture
rule in the Senate and staye off vote
indefinitely by talking against time
whenever the treaty is taken up.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
Washington
Letter

en- A TORS and
r e presentatives
already in WASH
ington are DIS
C ssing ith
m uch interest
the prob a b | e
length Of the
coming session
of gress.
The hope is gen.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

1t is thought by those who ought to
know that the Presidents action in is
suinga proclamation exempting Mexi-
can vessels in ballast and steam vessels
from the payment of tonnage duties
usually imposed upon foreign vessels in
our ports, will give American coal COM
plete control of the Mexican market.
1t was an act of reciprocity, as Mexico
makes the same exemption in favor of
our vessels.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

Chairman Cannon, of the House Ap-
propriations Committee, doesn't intend
that the work of his committee shall
furnish any excuse for lengthening the
coming session of Congress. He has
announced all of the committees and
notified the members to report for work
on the appropriation bills in their
charge on the Goth inst, more than a
week ahead of the assembling Of Con-
gress.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

eral that the session may not exceed
six months, but the opinion is also gen.
eral that it will depend entirely upon
circumstances. II no financial legisla-
tiou is attempted, it will be comparia-
lively easy to complete the business of
the session by the first Of June, possibly
as early as the first Of May, as no time
will have to be lost in organizing and
selecting the House Committees, as is
usual at the beginning of the long ses-
sion; but if financial legislation of i'm
portance is to be put through the
House and to be attempted in the Sem
ate, everybody may as we'll make up
their minds to an extended siege, with
probable failure in the end. Knowing
the situation in the Senate, many Re-
publicans favor letting financial legisla-
tion alone until it is certain that some
thing can be accomplished. They argue
that the agitation that would neces-
sarily accompany an attempt to legis-
late on the subject would hurt business
and could do no good.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

The probable choice of the Republican
majority of the Maryland legislature of
a successor to Senator German con-
tinues to figure largely in political con-
versation in Washington. Owing to
the number of eligibles, there are wide
differences of opinion as to who will be
chosen. The legislature meets on the
first Wednesday in January, but it is
probable that the Republican caucus
will nominate Senator day or two
before. AS thirty-four votes will be
majority of the caucus, and Baltimore
will have twenty one of them, it would
seem that Baltimore Can easily name
the man if its votes can be kept to-
gether, but that "if'' has already as
sumed formidable proportions.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

suTTER MAKING
A series Of prize essays
in which farmers wives
and daughters, who are in
the habit of getting the tor
prices in the market. tell
how they feed their COWS
how they care for milk,
how they make their but
ter. It is a most valuable
book.
PRICE, 25 cents.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

THE TRANSCRIPT $1.O0 year
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20

1t is not thought likely that the con-
ferences now going on between Hon.
John A. Kasson, Special Commissioner
representing the U. S., and Sir Will
frid Laurier, the Premier of the Can
adian government, will result in the
speedy negotiation of a treaty of reci-
procity between the q. S. and Canada,
although that may be the ultimate re-
suit. The present conferences are ex-
pected to define the positions of each
government, and. of course, each will
wish to get the most it can for its citi-
zens, regardless of the interest of the
other. Later negotiations with Great
Britain representatives-Canada can
not negotiate treaty-will determine
whether the give and take spirit is
mutual enough to resu in reciproc-
ity treaty. Secretary Wilson will op-
pose any reduction in the duties on any
Canadian agricultural products which
compete with those of our own farm
ers. The Canadian officials and the
ladies who are with them are receiv-
log many social courtesies. Dinners
have been given them ty the Presi-
dent, Secretary Sherman and Ex-Sec-
retary Foster.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
OUR PREMIUM BOOKS.

WoMANkINo COOK
BOOK.
This Cook Book covers
the entire range OF the cul-
mary art. The recipes in
1t were selected from the
favorite recipes Of Wo-
mankind readers SO that
in this you have the best
things from several hun
dred practical housekeep-
ers.
PRICE, rs cents.
Middletown transcript., 1897-11-20
FARM NEWS POULTRY
H00K,

FARM NEWS POULTRY
BOOK.
Written to meet the needs
and demands of the farm
poultry yard, rather than
that of the fancier. It tells
all about different breeds,
their characteristics and
what may be expected Of
them; tells about feeding
and Matching, about d.
sease and their cures, and
is, in short, q com mplete
guide in making the hens
PRICE, 25 cents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-20

cation of having gotten ahead of
those d-n missionaries The young
man remarked: That is the last bum
| shall ever help
The matter Of rules to govern the
hospital was left with Drs Day, Wood
and Emerson who, after they have
mapped out plan, will compare notes
ana argue on what is best suited to
the case. 1t was President Smith s
opinion that the present rules should
be changed.
II was thought necessary that some
thlng be done to prevent the rushing
IN OF incurablas from the States, whose
counties would be only too willing 10
get rid Of them. 1t is certain that the
rules will contain enough to prevent
this
The board was of the opinion that
1t would be bad policy TO allow the Hilo
people pay for the furniture. The hos
pltal should be solely a creation of the
Government and everything in and
connected with it should be paid by
the Government.
After a short executive session the
board adjourned
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-20
New
Pressed
Glass

IF YOU CANNOT
afford the best CUT GLASS,
what's the matter with the
best pressed glass in the
best designs produced in
Americas best factory?
In our Eva window you
will see the handsomest dis
play of this line of goods
ever brought to this country.
The patterns are unique,
closely resembling those of
genuine CUT GLASS and
the edges are clear and sharp.
No better assortment has
ever been seen here and the
prices are very, low.
The full list is too large to
publish in full; only a
partial one is given.
Berry bowls, 6 cents
each; Berry sauCers, 90 cents
per dozen; Large Salad
bowls, Stag; Celery dishes,
As cents; Pickle dishes IS
cents; Tooth pick holders
10 cents; Spoon trays, IS
cents; Rose bowls 3 cents.
Sets of Sugar bowls, Butter
dish, Spoon holder and
Cream jug, 81; large water
pitchers, Is cents.
There are many more ar
ticles; you may inspect them
at your pleasure.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-20

Do not grow on trees, nor are
they so worthless that you can af-
ford to throw them away. Inspect
my stock of JEWELRY and COM
pare the prices with that asked
elsewhere.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-20

The undersigned offers for sale the
Gray Mare Nell Stanford" got by
Stanford, out Of a Kalakaua mare. Is
8 years old, of splendid disposition and
a good saddler. Has been driven to
harness. Also, the 3-year-old Bay
FfIIy, TWINKLE SHENANDOAH"
out of Nell Stanford, beautiful ami
NAL, yet unbroken, but perfectly gen.
tie. Prices reasonable. Inquire of
WALTER G. WELDON.
N. B.-This offers a rare opportunity
to obtain choicely bred stock.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
YOUNG HICKMAN DEAD.
The Young Man Who Went in Trance at
the Camp Meeting Passes Away.

The Young Man Who Went in Trance at
the Camp Meeting Passes Away.
Will Hickman, the young man who
was reported in yesterdays TIMES as
IN a trance, is dead. The first story
told was to the effect that the young
man, was under the influence Of ex-
ctement incident to the emotional ma
ture of the meeting now being con-
Quoted at the Six-mile crossing, fell
into a trance, and could not be awak-
ened. Another story is now told In
connection with the case.
1t is said that Hickman's real affec-
ton was case of fever, and that he
became violently Ill at the meeting on
Sunday night, and remained uncOnsci-
Gus. The physicians were unable to
do anything for him, He died with
out regaining consciousness. HIS case
was very peculiar one.
The religious trance story is still
told by some of those who were at the
meeting. 1t is said that the young
man dropped off suddenly at particu-
larly excitable period of the service.
Some insist that it was case of hyD-
notIsm, and that others have been
similarly affected duringthe meeting.
The meetings are attended nightly
by large crowd of people, both from
the city and the county. They are
marked by great enthusiasm, and
many of the manifestations of relig-
ious emotion. Many shout, some fall
fiat on the ground and groan, others
yell at the top Of their voices, and still
others give up their yaluables. The
collections are said to be very large,
including the watches, jewelry, and,
in some cases, articles of clothing of
the members of the congregation.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
The Meeting.

Services at the First Methodist
church at II a. M. and 80 p. m. Miss
Tucker will give Bible readings at
each service. Class meeting at 10 a. m
Sunday school at 3 p. m. The love
feast announced for Sunday night will
be postponed and the regular service
held; as interest In the meeting is such
that the services will continue into
next week. At the Sunday night SER
vice the congregation is invited to
make thank offering for blessings
received. The money to be applied to
missionary and benevolent enterprises
of the church. All cordially invited
to attend these services.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
Mr.. Putnam Passes Away.

Mr.. A. Il. Putnam passed away
this morning, after a long, lingering
illness, at l O'clock at his resi-
dence on Union street. The funeral
will take place from his late residence
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The fol-
lowing gentlemen will act as pail
bearers: NJ. j. Colson, w. T. Penni-
man, DR.. j. A. Butts, W. E. Burbage,
Hiram Reed, Capt. w. NJ. Upper,
Judge J. A. Lambright, David Bailey,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
Captain Wyatt Here.

Captain jack Wyatt, Of the brig
Robert Dillon, is in the city, from
Washington, where be went to attend
the investigation of the conduct of
the officers of the government tug
Nina, in connection with the ground
ing Of the tug and the brig on the
shoals. The decision of the investi-
CATION has not been made public. The
brig is still here, in leaking condit-
ion, and no repairs have been made.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
IN SUNDAYS TIMES.
The Story Of the Goodyear Work On the
Bar to be a Leading Feature.

Il
Bar to be Leading Feature.
Sundays TIMES will particularly in
terest its readers by history of the
Goodyear work on the Brunswick bar,
giving the history of the work from
its inception, the method of operation
etc. The article was written by Mr..
=. w. Deming, for the leading papers
of the state, and THE TIMES has pur.
chased the exclusive local rights Of
publication,
There will be, as usual, many other
features of interest in the Sunday
TIMES. 1t is becoming a paper that
no one in the city cares to miss, and it
has rapidly increasing army ofread-
ers. Get Sundays TIMES and you will
be happy.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
ALONG THE BAY.
Items Of Harbor News and General Shipping
Interest.

Items Of Harbor News and General Shipping
Interest.
The American schooner John l..
Treat, 47s tons, Captain Greenlaw,
arrived yesterday from New Haven, to
load a cargo of lumber from J. II.
Mccullough for New Haven.
The Mallory liner Colorado sailed
yesterday for New York.
The American schooner Jacob Reed
sailed yesterday for SatllIa, where she
will load a cargo of lumber.
The American schooner General
Adelbert Ames has completed the
loading of cargo of 100000 feet Ium-
Der, valued az $4,000, from Rosendo
Torras, for New York.
The American schooner e p. Avery
has completed the loading of a cargo
Of lumber, valued at 81, 300 from Hirsct
& Co., for New York.
The revenue cutter Boutwell, came
into port yesterday and anchored in
the stream opposite the foot OF Mans.
field street. She is here on her usual
business, looking out for filibusters.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
j. M. Madden, President,
A. III. Lane, Vice Presdt.
w. B. Cook, Cashier.
Gentry's Worlds Famous Dog and Pony Show.

Gentry's Worlds Famous Dog and Pony Show.
This is the day the childrens' joy
shall know no bounds. Because the
only show of the season is in town,
and Gentry, the old favorlte, with his
pretty little ponies by the score, and
those lovely dogs, and such funny
monkeys. What can delight children?
and we will say grown people, more
than show of this kind. Mr.. Gentry
has strived to get the Barnum of all
dog and pony shows, and he has sue
ceeded. We people should congratu-
late him as being the youngest and
best animal trainer in the world. He
gives show this afternoon aud night.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
An Old Negro Dead.

Jacob Anderson, an old well. known
colore6 citizen, died Thursday, and
was buried yesterday. He was one of
the pioneer residents OF this city, and
was trusted aod respected member
Of his race.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27
Better Than Wealth

Is sound, rugged, robust health. But
this cannot be had without pure blood.
Upon the purity and richness of the
blood depends the healthy condition
of every organ. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the One True Blood Purifier. 1t
has power to give good health.
Hoods Pills act tremendously
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. 25c.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-27

The members of the MacDonsll Ep-
worth League and large number OF
their friends assembled on Thursday
evening at the residence of Mr.. D. w.
Folsom, where an entertainment vas
given BY the league. Refreshmsnts
were served. An enjoyable time was
had by the young people. The free