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Mir. J. N. kilfoil, a practical mach mist of Tyler, Tex. has accepted a position with the billy Foundry Co. in this city.
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NoIlce.

MT. c. W. Wesner, Of Cornerstone, is in the city.
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Mr. Fred S. Gunter with Gus Biass and Co., of Little Rock came down this morning to spend a few hours with friends
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Try that delicious grape juice at Culppepper's 5 cents q glass S.9 St
 Messrs. H. J. Stubblefeld and Harry Lashy, both of this city, and members of the Jefferson Fencibl es now at Chickamauga. were, duriug the past week made corporals in Co. H. Pad Ark, better known as the Taylor Rifles of Forrest City.
 Chief of Police, A. J. Stewart is on the sick list today.
 Mir s. Adler of Memphis is in the city today.
 Mrs. Ray Hodge is visiting friends in Dallas, Tex
 MT. J. N. Wheeler, of Warren, is in the city today, on business mission
 Fifteen cents worth of the best chewing gum for five cents at the Met ain Grocery Co. 6-2G dtf.
 Mir. W. NJ. Price, of Stuttgart, is q
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No improvement is being shown by Mrs J NJ. Elliott. who is still a very sick person.
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yHTANTED: To trade. pair Of young draft w mules for young draft shorse Must sound, and in fine condition Apply to
 c. H Lephiew Lherrill, Ark
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h. FOWLER # BROKER cotton, Stocks, ofa1n & PpoVisi5ns. COTTON MHRKETs.
 NEW YORK.
NEW YORK.
COTTON

New York, N. T., August 12- Spots, Iquiet and unchanged; middl- ing, 1-16; sales,
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Ton Sale or Trade. One ladies' bicycle l nearly new II T, Olcott
 Bluff city Lumber co,
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WHETHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and Saturday, war mer Saturday.
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Mir. W. NJ. Price, of Stuttgart, is a Pine Bluff visitor today.
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Just received, a car of Washbur Crosby Gold Medal Flour. Best bread four made. Joe c. Meyer.
 dtf
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Eo-Fo-BaU Ros Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak men strong, blood pure. soc, 61. All druggists.
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Logging teams to haul cypress w timber at E, P. Ladd & Co.'S mill, good roads and all dry ground, address c, P, Ladd < co Ladd, Ark.l0 miles south east of Pine Bluff S-4dtf
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Hires Root Beer at Joe c. Meyers
 if
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THEAP
  Advertise Your Wants.

XNTANTED--A lady wishes some light em-
 w ployment such as office work, or light employment,- ,-Mrs. L. l., Nichols 7t
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Try that delicious grape juice at Culppepper's 5 cents q glass. S.9 St
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Mir. s. Adler of Memphis is in the city today.
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MT. J. N. Wheeler, of Warren, is in the city today, on a business mission
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Mrs. Ray Hodge is visiting friends in Dallas, Tex as.
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Chief of Police, A. J. Stewart is on the sick list today.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
soME NOTES REGARDING THE LIBRARY OF
THIS STATE INSTITUTION.

soME NOTES REGARDING THE LIBRARY OF
THIS STATE INSTITUTION.
Although the pressing needs of the Me-
chanical Department at Delaware College
have left little money available this year
for the purchase of books, nevertheless, the
General Library of the College is growing.
The few accessions this year have been
mainly books of popular science. and q few
actually needed for the successful conduct
Of the classes in history and literature.
The General Library is made up Of books
belonging to the departments of English
Literature, Political Economy, History,
Philosophy.and Ethics, together with strict
ly popular works belonging to the other de-
partmental Libraries. The bulk of the
books belonging 10 the several departmental
libraries are, however, keptin the recitation
rooms of the several professors Books in
the General Library especially assigned for
reading by students in any department are,
usually, for The time being removed 10 the
recitation loom of The professor in charge
of the department, so that they shall be in
no danger of giving out 10 others than those
to whom they have been especially assigned.
Ordinarily, however, all the books OF the
General Library e open to the use of all
the students, who may, either read in the
Reading Room. where the library is housed
or obtain permission 10 take out such books
as they need.
In view Of the fact that the accessions to
to the General Library will be few this year
it is expected that the appropriation for the
library will be larger next year than in re :
cent years. If possible from 400 to 600
volumes will be added. These will include
works on popular science, considerable ad-
| ditions TO the literary of American history,
and many volumes of early English Litera-
ture. The members Of the critical works
will be increased, and the best editions of
the great poets will be purchased. The lib
rary already contains The works of such
poets, but in some cases in cheap editions.
The books of American biography, politi-
cal and literary, will be considerably in
creased. Books dealing with the history Of
Delaware will be purchased when they can
be obtained Many such books, however.
are not to be had of booksellers, and any
friend Of the College having any such
books that he is willing to part with can
hardly do the institution greater service
than to present them to the library.
Since the General Library was enlarged
and established in The present quaters, the
interest of the students in leading has gen
orally increased. The reading room, open
night and day, is seldom empty, and the
best literature of the library is freely US
ed.
1t is the wish of the College that the Ii
ary shall be useful, not only 10 the stu
dents the College but 10 all persons who
may desire access to it for the purpose Of
investigation or study and accordingly, al
though it is not lending library, any stu
dent or investigator is freely welcomed to
the reading room.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
LITERARY NOTES.

To have the men who have demonstrated
their organizing ability by great business
successes tell their secrets of organization
is the object of the editor of The Cosmo-
politan. That he is succeeding, is proved
in the January issue by the article from
Charles R. Flint, who is regarded in New
York as one of the three or four ablest
organizers in America. He is president OF
the Rubber Trust and the head of the
great mercantile house of Flint Eddy q
Co., which has lis ramifcations in almost
every port of the world. Mr.. Flint tells
very openly what makes for success in the
organization of business. His article may
be read with interest by the Rockesellers.
the Armours, and the Wanamakers as well
as by the humblest clerk seeking to fathom
the secret Of business success.
In the same line is an article, also in the
January Cosmopolitan, telling how Mr..
Plat organized and conducted the cam
paign for the election of Roosevelt. 1t is
by gentleman who was actively engaged
at the Republican headquarters during the
campaign. and who gives a vivid picture
of the perfection 10 which political organi-
zation has been carried in New York State
by the most astute of managers. The
wary old Senator who has been a lifetime
in politics and the youngest political aspir-
ant will alike find food for reflection in
Mr.. Blyths's article.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
DEAFNESS Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gest infamed you may
have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely. closed deafness
is the result, and unless the infmation can
be taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine cases ont of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness caused by catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c. Halls Family
Pills are the best.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
CURRENT EVENTS.
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outside pages.)

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outside pagesl
THE DEATH OF 'sBAB."
Mrs. Isabel Alderdice Mallon, best
known by her nom-deplumes of "Bab'
and Ruth Ashmore," died at her home in
New York Monday.
Mrs. Mallon was member Of the Sloan
family of Hartford county, Md. Her an
cestors lived for five generations in Balti-
more, where she was born 36 years ago.
When she was 16 years old she was married
to William T. Mallon, a wealthy Balti-
morean. She and her husband travelled
and lived abroad, and thus she obtained,
advantages which proved beneficial 10 her
in later years. At the time of her husbands
fatal illness, 10 years ago, necessity arose
that caused her to become newspaper
correspondent. She began writing her
"Bab" letters in 1888, and continued them
until few weeks before her last illness.
Under the name Of Ruth Ashmore," she
wrote series Of article5 called tSide Talks
With Girls" She was niece Of the late
John A. Alderdice, formely mayor of Will
mington. and a cousin Of the late Mrs.
William B. wilkins formerly of New York.
Her illness began on October s, when she
was taken with neurasthenia, brought on
by grief over her mothers death. A
month ago she contracted the grip, and
pneumonia developed.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
HISTORICAL .9s.

The last davl This is the close of a
memorable year, remarkable in the his
tory which it has written, yet its great
deeds could not prolong its months or
weeks, its days or hours. With to-day
the year 1898 passes into history. There
is an end of all things great and small,
and this passing from the memorable
1893 to the last year Of century is a
fit season for self communion. "New
resolutions have been laughed at
eTeryw here but if there has been an
honest effort 20 keep them it was well
to have made the trial to lead life
nearer the ideal. Tie historic 1898
is ticking off its last minutes and to
you it may have brought many irregu-
larities and short comings but let its
lessons be remembered and resolve that
to you 1899 shall lie more memorable
though to the world at large it may
bring nothing great, nothing notable.
But historically every American will
look back to 1898. No seer could have
predicted one year ago the history
which the year has made. Consider the
facts:
February Is, 1898 witnessed the blow
ing up of the United States Warship
Maine, in Havana harbor, the e-amin-
alton by experts showing strong indica-
tions Of an external force. March 8th,
Congress voted $50, 100000 for govern
ment defenses. April 18th u. s. Con-
sui Lee at Havana was ordered home,
and next day the Senate recognized
Cuban independence. April 81, Minis
ter WoodfoId was dismissed from the
Spanish capital and General Blanco
called the Spaniards in Cuba to arms.
April 22d the North Atlantic Squadron
sailed from Key West to Havana. Next
day The President called for 125, 1000
Volunteers, and the Spanish-Ameri-
can war was on. May 1st, Admiral
Dewey destroyed the Spanish war feet
in Manila harbcr. July 3fd SIMPSONS
fleet destroyed the war-ships Of Cervera
on The coast Of Cuba, followed by the
surrender of Santiago to General Shaf-
ter, and the war closed. Peace Com
missioners from the United States
met those Of Spain, in Paris, and on
Saturday Dec. 10Th the Treaty of Peace
was signed, guarantee ing freedom to
Cuba, cediDg the Philippines, one Of
the Ladrones and Porto Rico to the
United States, $40, 1000, 900 being given
for the Philippines.
THIS Is indeed q remarkable record
made so by war-cruel, bloody war
! which every citizen had hoped this ma
tion should never know again. 1t is
undoubtedly the hand OF Providence and
the destiny of America no man can
foretell.
But of 1901 How much Of it is yours
you know not. The present only is for
good or bad or indifference as you may
improve or misimprove it.
Life Is reality-a great and glorious
reality to those who make-it SO. What
is it to your
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
ODESSA NOTES:

Miss Mary Williams, Of Germantown,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wood and child
ren, of Horsharn, Pa, spent Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. J K. Williams.
Mr.. L. v. Aspril, sr., has been spending
a few days with ftiendsid Wilmington.
Mr.. William Forest, of Locust Grove.
Md, is paying visit to his sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Morris.
Mr.. Richard Ford spent Christmas with
bis family.
Mr.. William Kegan, Messrs. Charles and
George Gibson, Mr.. Joe Brown and Miss
Ethel Mailly age all spending their Christ
mas at home.
Miss Lidie GiIch and her friend. Mrs.
Ma. joram, of Atlantic City, are visiting the
Misses Gilch.
M. G. l.. Townsend Jr., is taking trip
down the State. M. Hen Townsend and
Mr.. Sylvester Townsend took Christmas
dinner with their parents.
Mr.. Lon Coppage, of Wilmington, has
been spending few days with Miss George
Enos.
Mr.. Garlet Ellis, Of Middleiown, took
Christmas dinner with Mr.. J. H. Enos.
Mr.. Eugene Davis, Of Smyrna, visited his
mother on Monday.
Miss Virginia Loid is spending month
with her aunt in Philadelphia.
n
Mr.. Joe Gremminger and Mrs. Tracy and
son spent Christmas with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Michael Gremminger.
Mr.. George Green was at home over
Sunday.
Mr.. stanly Stevens and Mr.. Richard
Lightcap have both been home sick.
Mr.. Will Rose, Miss Belle, Miss Lidie
and Miss Eta Rose spent Christmas with
their father.
Mr.. George Heldmyer, Of Philadelphia,
is at his fathers sick with the grip. :
Mrs E. A. Test is paying visit to her
parents in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Alfonso Lord is in Philadelphia
M. and Mrs. Van Dyke Lave returned
from their visit to Mr.. and Mrs F Fl. Bur-
CESS, of Ridley Park.
Misses Nav aad Georgia Enos are spend
| ing week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Harrison Vandegrift who has been
quite sick is now able to take his place in
the Office.
Ms. Eliza Appleton who has been ill for
the past six weeks is somewhat better.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
MEET THE ISSUE

esNo man who has love and respect for
his party will refuse to 60 into caucus, ana
we cannot believe that any man elected to
the present legislature viii be SO untrue to
himself and false TO his constituents as not
10 90 into caucus with his party associ-
ates.n-Milford Chronicle.
This is tardy criticism of the men
who elected in 1894 as Republicans re-
fused to caucus or to agree upon the
choice of senator and finally drove
the wedge Of party difference up to the
eye splitting the party in twain. That
isnow party history and it not only is an
excuse but areason Cor doing again that
which the "Chroniclen now condemns.
Aside from the cause at issue We are
not certain that the caucus Il The best
means of deciding party questions. II
is the tool of tricky politicians and
corrupt men, not always subject to tina
class, however. We have had faith to-
believe that the 81 Republican members
elected to the General Assembly whi ch
coDvenes on Tuesday rext at Dover,
the FIRST under the new constitution,
will have political wisdom and party
patriotism sufficient to solve all their
dificnlt party questions with satisfac-
tion to themselves and he 6 eat masses
of the party. We never hay 9 opposed
party caucuses though we believe there
are wiser ways for better results. The
issues, however, are now to be met.
They should be met deliberately and
firmly. The party will be united by
the acts OF the members Of this General
Assembly or it will be divided. Party
wisdom sh hould begin with the choice of
officers of the House on Monday even
ing and continue through the election
OF a Senator and the necessary legisla-
tion of the session. The most sensi-
tive point is the choice of senator,
yet there are many able and honorable
men in the Republican Party in Della
ware whose election will unite it. To
choose any other is to divide and to
drive asunder-is party suicide. The
members of The General Assembly must
meet the issue personally. Let them
do it az men and not as political
puppets.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
THE ACTRESS Al MOUNT vEsUv1Us.

THE ACTRESS Al MOUNT vESUvIUs.
Sarah Bernhardt narrowly escaped being
swallowed up in the crater Of Mount Vesu-
vius during her recent visit TO Naples. Here
is her sto " ia her own Words
Before leaving Naples I wished to have
the strange sensation Of seeing Vesuvius by
night. It would be my last chance before
theFunicula. Railway vulgarized Vesuvius
went therefore. with two attendants and
tiusty guide af;er the theatre closed.
"We seemed, in the Stiffness Of the night,
like ancient Pompeiians, climbing to face
theiriReSorable father with the breast and
head of fire. As we proceeded, the ground un-
der our very feet became gradually warmer.
There wee frequent clouds of vapor and
showers Of ashes. The giant sighed occas-
ionally, emitting his hot breath of fame
until respiration became difficulty.
II went on without word, wrapped in
contemplation of the grandeur of earth and
the littleness of men, until the guide order
ed halt. begged for few more PAGES.
The guide yielded to my opportunities
/ u wentt oi forty Or fifty steps, WREN
the others stopped.
II pressed on until stopped by an anxious
cry from the guide. suddenly seemed to
be in the midst Of flame. MY breath was
checked by the sulphurous vapor and the
lava was quite soft under my feet But.
looF! See how my eyebrows were scorched.
felt for an Instant as if the Day of Judg-
ment was at hand. But the guide dragged
me back from the abyss to which I was
being irresistibly drawn"
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31

THE death Of the venerable and able
Vermont Senator, Justine Smith Nor
rill, in Washington on Wednesday
morning, was national loss. He was
88 years old April IA last and hasserved
in the Senate nearly 50 gears, leaving
four years of his sixth term, and had
served in the House of Representatives
for twelve years, or from March 4,
1856, nearly "A years of continuous
service.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
JOHN B. LUKENs.
c. HARRY FLETCHER.

The Mayors convention was held at the
Academy of Mnsic and much enthusiasm
was manifested at every mention of Coron-
er Ashbridge's name. The City Solicitors
convention was held at the Arena, and City
Solicitor Kinsey received the vote of every
delegate, Magistrates Fletcher and Lukens
were nominated at Industrial Hall without
any opposition.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31

Hon. William T. Malster has an
nounced that he is candidate for re-
nomination for the Mayoralty Of Balti-
more City. We have not agreed with
the Mayor on some points-nor has the
Court Of Appeals, for that matter-yet
we would like to see this son of Cecil
win his fight. While disliking to see
Republican rule in Baltimore, If it must
be SO Cecil county man may as we'll
be at the helm. No objection can be
inside to Malster the man, but to Mails.
ter the politician; and even in that be
has done pretty well considering the
corrupting influences that have sought
to control him. County News.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31

THE Botkin trial will probably not
be ended before the middle Of next
week. The defendants witnesses, she
being the chief, and the arguments by
attorneys taking up this week with ad-
journments over Christmas and New
cars Ine case mas SUCCESSFUL Im-
itatOr. In New York this week q Mrs.
Admas died from dose, supposed to
be med dcine, received through the
mails.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
Phntncranhir,-

The celebrated Cyclone Cameras are being
used by amateurs and professionals all over
the civilized world. The most compact
and least complicated Of any in the market.
A child can operate them. Plain and
Complete Instructions 60 with each Camera.
Size Of pictures 2ax2A up to SKI. Price $3.50
Ut' -sVNA1 3 II SuA "a VIII BtFO yVU Uf Q
friend to whom presented more pleasure
than one Of these Cameras. Write for Illus
trated Catalogue with full descriptions,
Prices &C.
Marsh Mfg, Co., 542 W. Lake st. Chicago.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31

One evening last week lady drove
up to "Bob's" toy and candy store, Port
Deposit, and as she was going in she
saw crowding around the windows a
number of wistful little people who
were looking longingly at the pretty
things displayed. The sight touched
that kind and generous heart; turning,
she said Every one of you come in
here, and each one ge. just whatever he
or she wants." You may be sure the
offer was eagerly accepted and in few
moments happy crowd left the store.
Surely no heart was SO happy as that Of
the giver, land we trust that this Chris
mas tide may be the brightest she has
ever spent and the New Year bring
with it nothing but the choicest bless
ings. Cecil County News.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31

The occupants of the M. ?. parson-
age at Warwick, were agreeable sur
prised last week by the arrival at the
parsonage Of Mr.. Abel Numbers and
Mr.. Geo. w. Thomas with two wagons
loaded with good things from the mem
bers of Salem M. P. church. Their ex-
pressions of good will and appreciation
on the part Of the members and friends
Of Salem are highly appreciated by the
pastor. r.-Smyrna Times.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
BOYS TWO-PIECE SUITS.

Boys All Wool apiece Suits, age to IS, all double
breasted black bue and brown Cheviot italian cloth
lined made to sell at $4.oo-here So. ~.
Boys Fine All Wool Suits age to IA double breasted
in grays browns and blacks Italian cloth lined made to sell
at $5oo-here So ~.
Boys Fine All Wool Suits, age to IS double breasted
finer suit made fine Italian cloth lined made to sell at
$7.5o-here $500.
Pair of Lever Club Skates Given with Each
Suit.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
Unclaimed Letters,

A list of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post Office which can be
had hv saving thew ara advertised.
Annie Benson. (2,) Louisee Coleman, Frank
Evans, Lanta Smith.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
PEGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL.
Dec. 5th, 1898.
Upon tie application of Merritt N. Will
Its, Administrator of Horatio N. Willis,
late of st. Georges Hundred, in said
county, deceased, It is ordered and directed
by the. Register that the Administrator
aforesaid. give notice of granting Of
the deceased, with the date OF granting there
OF, by causing advertisements 10 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 such case
to be inserted within the same period in the
Middletown TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper pub
lished in Middletown, Del, and to be contin-
ued therein two months,
Given under the hand and
f~~~, seal of office of the Register
SEAL aforesaid at Wilmington, In
tN~~~1 New Castle County Aforesaid,
the day and year above written
CALVIN w. CROssAN, Register,
NoTICE.-Notice is hereby given that let
ters OF administration were in due form OF
Law granted unto the undersigned, on the
fifth day Of Dec. A. ID. 1893, and that all per-
sons having claims against the estate of the
deceased must present the same, duly at
tested, to the said administrator, on or before
the fifth day OF Dec. 1899, or abide the act OF
Assembly In such case made and provided.
MERRITT N. WILLIS.
Address, Administrap
MiddIetown Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-31
MY MARYLAND.

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outside pages.)
Mrs. Eliza Dashiell, formerly Of Som
erset county, recently celebrated in
Washington the 100.h anniversary Of
her birthday.