Middletown transcript., 1897-09-04

and three of the latter are white. Tn,
health of the prisoners is very good con-
sidering its crowded condition.
AS regularly as the seasons return
Messrs. James T. Mullin, & Sons. Clothiers
Hatters. &c, of Wilmington, return to make
their announcement to the patrons of tht
TR6NscRIpr. Where is there more relia
BILE frm2
IF in need Of job work, such as sale
picnic and harvest home bills, note and let
ter heads, bill heads, statements. business
cards, etc.. give The TRAEsoRrPT an order
We guarantee to do it reasonably aDt
promptly.
MIR. L. Clarence Scott is opening thu
drive way from South Broad street through
the lot recently purchased by him next tc
Davis & Prices Hardware Store, to hi
Livery Stable. It will be great conYen
ience to him.
The regular carrier of the TRAEscRIP,
is enjoying well earned vacation and
should his substitute in serving the towr
papers make any errors they will be cor
rected if reported at the Office. The paper
are all labelled, however. and should reach
their destination without difficulty.
The repairs on the Academy are com
pleted. It is great improvement though {
trifle green. The interior arrangements ars
said to be very convenient. The janitol
win occupy the building according to the
decision of the trustees instead of the prin-
cipal though it is said the charter requires
the latter to reside in the house.
John Wanamaker has chartered the
steamer Thomas Clyde to bring his Sunday
School to Woodland Beach next Monday.
Sept. 9Th. The Steamer will carry 1900 pas
sengers and should there be more than
this number tug will be chartered. He
has bought all the privileges at the Beach
and everything will be free that day
"Clayten Call"
The Wednesday evening prayer-meet-
ing of the Presby terian Church was this
week in thehands of the Christian En-
deavor and reflected credit upon that So
ciety. The meeting was under the leader
ship of one of the young ladies of the So
ciety whose efficiency was shown in the
easy, graceful and earnest manner in which
the meeting was conducted. The increased
attendance upon this meeting was marked
contrast to those that have proceeded it, as
there was good representation of the so-
cieties and also of those in regular attend
ance.
Mrs. Jefferson B. Foard has purchased
from the Scott Livery Stables the choice
horse Of the outfit, the celebrated "0rphan
Boy" steed of registered fame. The
'boys" always sought Orphan Boy when
it was known he would probably go out
because of the demand on the stables and
lucky was the one securing him. He is
showy and has heard m ore declarations of
devotion than all other horses inMiddletown
and while he never has betrayed the least
he undoubtedly holds his head
higher because of the trust reposed in him.
He is gentle and valuable as a lady's driver.
Secretary of the Treasury sGage as is
sued an order abolishing the Office Of De-
putty Collector OF Customs at New Castle,
which has been held by Samuel 81. Black,
a brother-in-law to Senator Gray, for q
number Of years. Secretary Carlisle about
two years ago ordered the Office abolished
but visit by Brother-in-law Gray to the
Treasury Department saved the political
scalp of Brother-in-law Black although the
fees have not for years paid the salary.
Taxes are high but offices must be had
Mr.. Mckinley cuts off this extravagance.
The customs for New Castle will now be
paid In Wilmington
For several months the TRANSCRIPT has
given the Hicks predictions of the weather
and those who observed them have found
the prophesies quite true. Put the following
for September in your hat and compare
day by day: Month opens with storm
forces well to eastward, and clearing, cool
er weather and high barometer advancing
from the west. These conditions will
change to warmer. with storms on or about
the 4th, 5th, and high barometer, with
cool clearing weather will succeed for two
or three days. From about 10th to 18th
expect very heavy storms. Look for very
cool wave and frost following the storm
area. From 10Th to 18th is another period
of equinoctial disturbance. The same is
eminently true during period 21st to oath.
A sharp change to colder will come after
storms. On and about 27th. 2sth many
high gales and violent inland storms are
probable High barometer and cold will
prevail as September approaches its end"
Since our last issue the Year Book of
Nature has closed Its pages upon one chap
ter Of its volume and new one is opened
before us: Summer has gone so far as the
calendar directs and autumn is herel A
summary Of the proceeding chapter would
result in something like the following; q
season opening with continuation of the
greenness and freshness of spring, giving
promise of an abundant harvest, which has
been fulfilled to the letter, in the rich
stores already gathered, and the full corn
in the ear waiting for its time, which is al
most here. when we shall see in the fields
the silent rows Of sentinels, which little
later on win give up their golden trophies
and lay down their arms, with warfare
complete, victory signaled. The pages will
also unfold summer when we have been
especially favored with freedom from the
protracted season of intense heat which is
50 often experienced during July and Aug
ust. The rain fall has been above the aver
age, in some instances damaging the crops
not protected from its influence. Summing
up all that has been stated we can but feel
that The people Of this community have
greater need for thankfulness than for
complaint, for not only has nature dealt
kindly with them, but The markets Of the
world ars offering inducements of very
substantial character to. them. in the In.
creased prices Cor their products.