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Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
NIAGARA Falls.


The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged for popular ten-days excursion
to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia, Ralti
more, and Washington, on September 1st
An experienced tourist ag ent and chaperou
will accompany the party.
Excursion tickets. good for return pas.
sage on any regular train. exclusive OF
limited express trains, within ten days, will
be sold at $40 from Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington, and all points on the
Delaware Division; $500 from Lancaster
$3.50 from Altoona and Harrisburg; $500
from Sunbury and Wilkesbarre; $5.75 from
Williamsport; and at propor ortionate rates
from other points. Excursionists will
travel by special train of Pullman parlor
cars and day coaches. A stop-over will be
allowed at Buffalo, Rochester. Canandaigua,
and Watkins returning,
Tickets from Atlantic City and other
South Jersey points, and stations on the
Delaware Division. will be good for pas
sage to Philadelphia on day proceeding date
of excursion.
Ilckets for 0 side trip to the Thousand
Islands (Alexandria BaY) will be sold from
Rochester, good to return to Rochester or
to Canandaigua via Syracuse within five
days, at rate of $3.50.
The Canadian Industrial Fair will be
held at Toronto, August 80 to September
10, 1893. On September 8 tickets from
Niagara Falls to Toronto and return, good
only on that day, will be sold to holders o f
Niagara Falls excursions tickets at rate of
$l.0O. Tickets good to return until Sep
tember II will be sold from August % to
September 10. inclusive. at rate Of el.45.
For time of connecting trains and future
information apply TO nearest. ticket agent
or address Geo. w. Boyd. Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
MURDERRss FOUND

MRS. BoDKIN ARRESTED IN SAN FRANCISCO
SENT THE CANDY.
Mrs. Adelaide G. Botkin with whom
Mr.. John Preston Dunning whose wife
and sister-in-law were murdered by
poisoned candy spent much time after his
wife returned to Delaware has been arrested
in San Francisco charged with the murder
She talked and the case looks certain against
her. Requisition papers have been made
out and sent to Detective McVey who will
arrive in the Golden State to day. Mr.. Dun.
ming has brought condemnation upon him.
self but he has promised to DO his best tc
| bring to justice the muderess of his wife and
| sister-in-lsw, daughters Of ex-Congressman
Pennington of Dover. Mr. Dunning is ia.
miliar with Mrs. Bodkin's writing. An
other interesting witness comes in the fol.
lowing despatch:
A story told by Frank Gattell salesman
in candy store at Stockton, Cal, may
throw light on the identity of the the womn-
an who purchased and sent poisoned candy
to Mrs. Dunning GattelPs story is as
follows:
when read that box containing
poisoned candy had 'Bonbons' printed
in guilt letters on the cover and that some
of the candy was home made, remembered
that about three weeks ago a woman came
into the store where work and asked for
a box Of csndy saying that she had some
candy which she desired to put in a box
with some of our make. As the box was
to contain some goods other than our own
gave her box which did not have our
name on it, The candy which she put in
looked old to me, and it nearly half filled
the box. can only descibe her by saying
that she was of medium height and well
built"
As Mrs. Bodkin is known to have bee in
Stockton three or four weeks ago, when she
was treated by a physician there for
slight illness, the facts taken togs ther may
be regarded as significant. Gattrell could
not place the selling of the candy in ques-
ton any more definitely than that it was
about three weeks ago. He was positive
that there were chocolate cream among the
candy.
W. F. Kuhn. proprietor Of the store, says
he would know both the box and candy
again should he see them. Chief of Police
Callahan has been informed of the story
related by Gatlrell and is now at work o
the clue.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
General Thomas Is Opposed to Assuming
Any Responsibility In Them.

General Thomas, in recent interview
on territorial expansion, said: "I think
the almost universal sentiment in New
York city is in favor Of letting the
Philippine islands alone. We want Por-
to Rico and Cuba. but we can best con-
fine our energies to this hemisphere and
not attempt to spread over the orient.
There are no good arguments in favor of
annexing the Philippines, SO far as I
have heard, and many strong ones
against it will occur to every man who
considers the present situation and the
possible consequences. wish Dewey
had gone back to Hongkong after he de.
stroyed that feet and left the insur-
gents and the Spaniards to fight it out.
Nothing but difficulties and prob
lens appear when you contemplate the
organization of a government at Ma
Mia, without any adequate compensa-
tion, and the obligations we assume are
something we cannot measure. The
people Of the Philippines are of differ
ent race from any we have ever had to
do with, and for nation entirely with
out experience in colonization are a
tough lot to begin on. We might as
well tackle chunk of China. Even the
Spanish were never able to control the
Philippines further than their guns
could reach; they lever attempted to
govern any part Of the islands except in
a few seaports and the country immedi-
ately around them. The mountain tribes,
which compose 80 per cent of the popu-
lation, are unconquered barbarians,
worse than our Indians, and it would
be always necessary to have a large
standing army to protect the civilized
settlements against them. The popula-
tion Of the cities is entirely foreign to
us, and mixed lot that is very difficult
to govern. The conscience Of our coun-
try would not permit us to rob them,
and we could get no revenue out of them
otherwise. Icannot see what there is in
the Philippines for us, anyhow, and I
do not think we ought to assume any
responsibility in them. William E.
Curtis in Chicago Record.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
DELAWARE CITY.

Mr.. s. Ford and Miss Bertha HamilI. oi
New Castle, were in town on Sunday.
Mrs. Richard McMullen, of Wilmington,
is visiting her parents.
Rev. and Mrs. H. s. Thompson are enjoy
ing few weeks sojourn with their son in
New Jersey.
Miss Edith Butterworth sold her house
hold goods this week
8 Rev. Mr.. Williams was expected to of
ficiate in the M. E. Church last Sunday. As
he did not come Mr.. Cornelius led the
meeting in the morning. In the evening
the Epworth League led by Mr.. Samuel
Hines held exercises in which all present
were requested to participate.
Mr.. Samuel Lewis, for many years resi-
dent of the town and vicinity, will in the
near future go to Philadelphia to make his
home with one of his children. His wife
will accompany him. The white haired
old gentleman will be missed in the Church
and town.
Mrs. Emma Robertson expects her niece,
Miss Marion McConnaughey, and some
friends TO visit her this week.
Miss Laura Frempt entertained Mrs.
Burnie and Mr.. and Mrs Roney, of Will
mington, on Sunday.
Prayer-meeting was held as usual on
Wednesday evening in the lecture room of
the Presbyterian Church. The exercises
were as last week on the Christian Endea-
vor order and were led by Mrs. George W.
Reybold.
Rev. L. A. Oates will return about Sep.
ten, ber 1st.
The picnic of the Presbyterian Sunday
School will not be as expected owing to the
rates of the railroad.
Miss Bessie Mills, of Wilmington, is
visiting Miss Fannie Reeves.
Miss Agnes Hillman, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Miss Ethel Reybold.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Warner have taken up |
their residence in their new house on Clin-
ton street.
Mr., and Mrs. John Warren spent Sunday
with her mother near Massey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reybold, of Philadel-
phia, spent Sunday with his parents.
Mr.. William McClaskey, of Glasgow, had
Ihe misfortune to mash his left hand while
1t work at the Battery.
Miss Sallie Jester has gone to her home
n Wilmington.
Miss Anna Ayers, of Wilmington, is the
'uest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Warren.
Mr.. Norman Cleaver has returned to
Mrs. Samuel Craig has returned from a
7isit to her mother in New Hampshire.
Miss L. w. Price has returned from her
ummer's outing, much improved in
lealth.
Mrs. Edwin Altman and children. of
are visiting her mother.
Miss Nellie Warrick, of Glasboro. NJ.
5 the guest of her sister, Mrs. ], T. Cheairs.
The 18th regiment Pennsylvania Volun-
eers left here on Tuesday morning. AL
arge number of people assembled at the
tation to see them off. Some of the young
aides sending them off with merry Jest.
ONE with tears and good many with
Vell-packed lunch boxes all with regret.
'ne of the officers is credited with saying.
That's right, boys" Bid your 'sweethearts,
and go home to your wives"
he town is very quiet now but it is ru-
nored there are 500 more regulars to be
ent to the reservation, and that thev will
ave brass band with them.
The operations haze begun for the srec-
ion of the water-works. Pipes are !
tretched along the sides of the street and
cry soon those who wish can have pipes
aid to carry the water into their houses.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
NEUROLOGY.
MARK Il. DAVIS

One of the quiet but valued citizens of
Middletowu died Sunday morning aged So
years. He was brother Of Mr.. Manlove
Davis of this town and nephew of Mr..
Henry Davis whose well-spent 96 years
have made him one Of the best known Of
our citizens. The deceased was born on
the farm owned by Mr.. Fred Brady ad-
joing town and he spent years on his farm
near Odessa. Interment at Forest.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
DO you GET YOUR PAPERs

The TRANSCRIPT has had many COM
plants from subscribers about failure tc
receive the paper regularly and promptly.
We shall make special effort 10 find out
the cause if prompt notice is sent to this
Office. Drop postal at each failure to re.
ceive the paper.
A new carrier in town may not know
just where local subscribers would have
their paper left. Let him know, or leave
word at the office.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
sUssExICoUNTY.

The farmers of Milton are alarmed over
the ravages of the army worm, By satur-
day night they had eaten FIVE acres of mil
let, which had been in an unusually
healthy condition. The worms had eaten
every blade and top in five acres, strip
ping their stalks bare. The millet fields
thus dsyasted are the property of Samuel
J. Wilson and Thomas J. Adkins. The
latter's loss, it is said. will aggregate 800,
while the loss sustained by the former il
$50, probably more.I
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
Unclaimed Letters.

A list of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post-office which can be
had by saying they are advertised.
Ella Reerchard. Emma g. Carpenter,
Roserylean oawall, Eleshee Farsyhe, Geor-
gamma Harris, Rachel Stevens. Held for
poataae-Letter addressed to Lees College,
Lima, Ohio,
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
THE TOLEDO WEEKLY RIA

AAAH AOA@hOO w GGhA1 bAADEs
Every intelligent family needs in ad.
dition to their local paper, good national
weekly. The greatest and most widely
known general family newspaper is the
Toledo Weekly Blade. For thirty years it
has been regular visitor in evey part OF
the union AND IS well known in almost eyery
one Of the 10000 postofices in the country.
1t is edited with reference to a national cir
culation. 1t is Republican paper, but
people Of all politics take IL, because of its
honesty and fairness in the discussion of all
public questions. 1t is the fav orite family
paper, with something for every member of
the household. Serial stories, poetry, wit
and humor; the Household department.
(best in the world). Young folks, Sunday
School Lessons, Talmage's Sermons, the
Farmstead, the Question Bureau (which
answers questions for subscribers, the News
of the week in complete form. and other
special features. Specimen copies gladly
sent on application, and if you will send us
a list of addresses, we will mail COPY to
each. Only 81 year. Ifyou wish to raise
club, write for terms.
Address THE BLADE,
Toledo. Ohio.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
DEWEY,

L DEWEY
Our Admiral land admirably Georgt
seems bent upon lowering Iecords-not
merely world records, but, what il
harder, his own.
At Manila he did what had never
been before and may never again bt
accomplished-destroyed great feet,
armed with modern gum, without the
loss of life or shipl But this-enough
surely for any ordinary mortal-did
not content him: so waiting, with
Yankee shrewdness, until the war had
as good as ended everywhere else, in
order that his blow might be the last
he, with the aid of General Merritt,
proceeded to break General Andrew
Jackson's eleventh hour record all to
pieces. Cooperating with Merritt, he
adroitly and most humanely seized the
metropolis of the China ocean, de-
feating and actually capturing 1000
men, we'll armed and within intrench-
ments; and that, too, with slight loss
on shore and none at all on shipboard,
whereas sold Hickory" fighting from
behind his Gotten bales, bad eight men
killed and Is wounded.
We are not Jingoes, but if the well
fare of the United States require any
more fighting, let US do it while we
have the wizard with us. Victories
are positively on the bargain counter!
He opened the war with an mpar-
aifefed success; be has closed it with
another; and SO we again have with MS
George" who is "irst in war, first
In peace, and first 10 the hearts of his
countrymen. - Phila. Record.
But one Delawarean lost his life in
the war happily ended. Lieutenant
Clarke Churchman, who was grad uated
from West Point on April 26, and on
July was killed at Ell Caney, was the
one Delaware hero of The war to fall in
battle.
1t is said Bishop Leighton Coleman,
at Bishopstesd, personally rang the
first bell in Wilmingt, announcing
the close ofthe war with Spain. The
Bishop thirty-thr ee years ago, when he
was rector at St. Johns Church, rang
the first bell TO announce the surrender
of General Lee at the close of the civil
war.
Those who laugh at superstition point
to the fact that the peace protocol was
signed on Friday, and it was promul-
gated by the President on the 18th day
of the month.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
Our Rows in RIua.

Unless present calculations are upset,
about 100, 900 of the volunteers will be
mustered out of service between now
and the first of October. When The
temporary peace was signed it was
thought that none of the volunteers
would be allowed to go home until the
formal treaty was agreed upon, out of
consideration it was decided to be un-
necessary to keep SO many men
away from their ordinary occupation.
No announcement as to the par
ticular regiments to be mustered
out has been made, but as it has been
determined to muster the men out near
their homes, the ordering of a regiment
into It's own state may be accounted as
an indication that it is to be mustered
out of service.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27

Help is wanted when the nerves become
weak and appetite fails. Hood sarsapariils
gives help by making the blood rich and
pure.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
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
sons having claims agaiast the estate OF the
deceased must present the same, duly at
tested, 70 the said administrator, on or before
Assembly IN such case made and pravided.
WILLIAM r. REYNOLDS,
Address, Administrator Q. t. q
MiddletoYn Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27

$3.50 10 per cent. off.
Not the u-al
So. kinds. but some
exec p t i o n a |
$1,000 values, at all the
prices. Sack Sui,s
Suits fo:- business, Sack
suits for evening
wea-. All wool
clothes, new this seasons
patterns, stylish garments
in cut, and we'll made,
with good trimmings.
No risk in buying "Mul.
Inns Clothing" We take
the risks. If it is not
right we will make it SO
We are making our stock
of Black Diagonals for
next season. Some of
them are all ready finish
ed. If you want a sood
Black Suit, one that will
hold its shape ard color
try one of them. Sack
Suits $S to SIS, Cuta.
way Suits $1,000 to $25.
Our own make, the $I2.
50 and SIS kinds.
Closed evening at 6
except Saturday.
IIn M MNIIIM O NAMN
JADI IL MUuulN W OVNN
Clothing, Sixth an
Hats, Market
Shoes, Wilmingto
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27

The TnANsoRlrr, 400 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1898-08-27
DEG1sTER,s ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE
NEW CASTLE Il CnIINTY- DEL

REGISTERS OFFICE
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL.
June lst, 1898.
Upon tie application of William r, Rev.
nolds' Administra tor cum testamento annexo
OF John A. Reynolds late of st. Georges Hun
dred. In said county, deceased, 1t is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Admin.
ist rator aforesaid give notice of grading Of
Letters OF Administration 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
abide by an act Of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in the
Middletown Transcript, a newspaper pub
usned In Middletown, Del and to be contin-
ued therein two months,
Given under the hand and
f~l seal of office of the Register
SEAL aforesaid at Wilmington. in
S~~~~' New Castle County Aforesaid,
the day and year above written
CALVIN W. eRosSAN, register,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-05

Use "Pearl White -four, there is
~ 'ntinr.
Mrs. j. D. dum;ston, has been Wis.,
iting relatives at Madelia and Man.
kato, for the past two weeks.
Rev. c.. w. Worthausen is in at
tendance at the Minnesota, conferen-
CO at Meriden, Mimi, this week.
A fresh and complete stock of Sew
er and Culvert pipe, ALL sizes.
1854 JAS. S. RAMAGE.
Eggs will be taken in exchange
Tor meat at my market.
SO w. P. jenkins.
For Sale Cheap for cash, second
hand bicycle in fine condition.
LEONE McKEEvER.
Bring us your lumber bills for esti-
mate, We can please you.
1914 JAS. S RAMAGE
Misses Minnie Sundberg, Kate
Read, Corris and Mabel Young were
guests of Archie Maxwell last week.
Mrs. L. M. Bliss attended the wo-
mems missionary society of the Pres
byterian church at St, Paul last week
Julius Palm has moved into the
Douglas house on 10th street and
Theo Palmer will occupy the Palm
house.
Mrs. Robt. McCune and family ar.
rived here Friday, moving Saturday
into the Day house where they will
reside.
Guy Stitser left Saturday for Tri
pail, Ia. He expects in short time
to open harness shop in Spring
Valley.
Mrs. Bradford, Of St. James, afte
a visit with her brother, DR.. A. N
Cheney, and family returned hom'
Monday.
1t is reported that an attempt viii
soon be made to hold a special cleo
tion at Bigelow to vote on the licens'
question.
FoR RENr:-Seven room hous,
with closets and pantry's, water ant
light, desirable location. Enquire a
this office. If.
The price of pretty face is one dol
lar-three packages of Rocky Mount
ain Tea. Brings red lips, bright eyes
lovely color.
Use "Pearl White" -four, there i
no better.
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Use "Pearl White -four, there is
no better.
It is rumored that the Burlington
will change time next Sunday leav-
ing at S o'clock and returning arrive
at 6 o'clock.
The St. Paul Dispatch is the lead
ing daily west of Chicago. Send for
free sample of Is cents for one months
subscription. :.<.~
The Baptist ice cream social in G.
A. R. hall Friday evening was we'll
patronized, the grossreceipts amount
ing to over $26.O0.
Geo. w. Lear has new buggy OF
the trap style. The vehicle has rub
Der tires and is the finest that was
ever brought into town.
Charley Linderman, wife and chill
dren, have all been sick with some
thing like the La grippe since they
went out to Washington.
The foundation and cellar of w
w. Loveless new brick building is
progressing somewhat slow on &C.
count of the wet weather.
de monk" and hand-organ fur.
nished an entertainment for the PEG
pie on the streets Monday. The mon
key was really very clever.
Miss Della Anderson who has beer
employed in the Swedish Mercantile
store returned to her home in India1
Lake the first of the week.
Market reports complete every day
in the St. Paul Dispatch. Free sam
pies, or twenty five cents will pa,
YOUR subscription for l month.
A chang of time in the departur.
of trains took effect on the Oman;
road Sunday. The east bound trai1
now takes dinner at Heron Lake.
1 will have charge of the Hurd past
ure for cattle and horses this summer
Price $l.25 per head per month.
1862 Gas. A1voRD.
| E. L. Swartz, says the report tina
he contemplates moving to Fairmon
is without foundation, as he think
this is the best county in the state.
Musical entertainment May 10Th
John Watson, clarinetist; E. A
Patchen, Pianist; Agnes Reed, en-
tertainer. Don't fail to hear them.
| I will take limited number O
sheep to herd. Old sheep Is cents
head, lambs Is cents head.
D. j. Green. 80.
Rev. w. j. Robinson, formerly
pastor of the M. E. church of thi
place, was in town the first of tn
week, renewing old acquaintance.
The temperance rally Tuesda
evening was we'll attended and we
an interesting meeting. Bev. G. "
Hickman. of Lakefeld, not beinga abb
to be present, and the Bigelow quar-
tette for some reason unknown as "
failed to put: in appearance.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-05
F.nrAs NEWS.

May 10Th.
May 10Th is the date.
The date is May 18th.
John Watson May 18th.
Use pearl White -four, there is no
better.
Palm Bros. handle screen windows
and doors. 38
A. T. Latta and wife, returned last
Friday night.
Miss Bertha Paine is reported as
being very sick.
Get your screen doors and window
screens at Palm Bros. 80
Mrs. Albert Firth is quith sick
with the rheumatism.
Strictly up to date Millinery at
Mrs. w. J. OConnor's. IS
B. G.. LAGRANGE has made an ap-
plication for soloon license.
The daily Minneapolis journal and
ADVANCE, six months for $500.
Miss Bessie Forbes was quite sick
last week, but is now improving.
I'D. Humiston returned the first of
the week from his northern trip.
Regulur meeting of the fire depart
ment, Friday evening this week.
Complete and Elegant is the
Millinery, at Mrs. WI. O'Connor's. IS
Information from Ole Degn, says
he is now stationed at Port Gamble,
J Wash.
Call on Jas. S. Ramage for the Gel
ebrated Ellwood Hog and stock
fence 364
Mrs. H. H. Hart, of St. Paul, is ex-
pected here to-day to spend the
summer.
Geo. D. DAYTON, and wife left Tu-
esday for few days visit at Mimi
eapolis.
j. A. Kennedy and the old veteran
editor Haislet of Adrian were in town
Monday.
Ladies Street hat, Children's
hoa1 wear To he fOnnd at Mrs. w !
OConnor's. 35
Attorney F. F. Cross, transacted
business at Minneapolis and Manka
tt, last week.
A. G. Hedberg, is improving his res
idence with coat of paint applied
by P. T. Rust.
T. A. Miller and wife visited rela-
tives in Worthington this week.
Citizen, Window.
There are many new cement side
walks being laid this spring which is
decided improvement.
Mrs. F. A. Harding is in town
spending a few weeks with bel
mother and his parents. \
A new barber shop has heen open
ed in the rooms over Peter Thomp
sons office by Mr.. Tryan.
) The infant child of H. V. Millal
has been very sick the fast few days
and is not expected to live. w..
Miss Lauya Bingham is teaching
school in the Charley Gordon distric
northeast Of Worthington-
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Stationery.
An elegant line of box papers at prices rang
! If you are needing any thing Fin this line Won
better lay In supply now as we do not believe
that the prices at which these were bought ca
be duplicated.