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men and policemen of the capitol are poliueai place men, whose highest am olllon is to draw salaries, with as little actual performance of duty as possible. while the gas was escaping and accu- niulatlng there was neither watchman, fireman nor policeman near enough to the place to discern the fact Nobody Anew anything about it until the bulld- ing was shaken, while smoke and flame iolioWed the concession and noise.
 Down in the crypt, beneath the an- eieht senate chamber, now the supreme court room, there are stored thousands - old books and newspapers, which properly belong to the congressional aorary, and which will ultimately be paced there. For years it has been customary to permit newspaper men anu other literary workers to go into 'ne crypt, study books, pamphlets and papers by gaslight, and then depart, ai'er turning out or turning down the sas. But nobody has been on duty
 mere 10 see how the gas has been man
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All oYer the capitol basement ard sub basement there are inconoruous ac- examinations GU, Nooks and crannies are hlled with all sorts of odd things which should be placed elsewhere on storaee or be destroyed. There are restaurants barber shops baths. elevators and other pdraphernalia belonging rather to the stage fixtures of a variety thea ter than to the capitol of this republic. Ahey contribute to make it firetrap.
 Already in the new congressional it. brary building these conditions have be- gun. The cellar of that magnificent building, like the cellar of the capitol. must needs become like the attic of country house; a harbor of refugs TOT all things not needed for the pres ent' but which ought not to be thrown away. Moreover, in the same congress sional library building, whose every Inch of mural space is beautiful, there IS now, artistically arranged on either side of the main entrance, the thor oughly American suggestion: Take the elevator 10 the restaurant"
 In other words, Americans cannot appreciate the beauty of this building; consequently, get out of its splendor. go downstairs and get some ham and eggs"
 It is about time for the congress to provide an outside pavilion somewhere near the capitol, where the restaurant keepers, the unlicensed liquor dealers, the scullions, and worshipers of their appetites may go; so that gentlemen and ladies at the capitol may be able to breathe pure air while within the walls and beneath the dome, on busi- ness or on pleasure bent.
 There are elevators in the senate and house wings of the capitol and those elevators were used by the chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court for many years. But about five years ago the clerks employed in the supreme court and in the law library, in order to save themselves the exer- else of walking up and downstairs with volumes and documents, agitated the idea of a special elevator for the SUI preme court. The chief justice and associate justices fell into the scheme and an elevator was put in. It was through this air shaft that the flames rushed on that dreadful Sunday after noon. It was through this elevator shaft that the fire was communicated to the supreme court records, whereby some of the most valua ble papers ir our world of jurisprudence. were de. stroyed. There never should have been an elevator there in the first place. Ii was put in primarily to pampe1 people who live and receive good pay. but who do not relish work of any description.
 But aside from the existence of the elevator there should never have beer any possibility of the beginning of the fire. Every part of the capitol build ing should be regularly patrolled
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The CheetuI.

The axis. or cheetul, deer of the h. dian jungle can claim to be the most ornamental of all the 36 races of deer to be seen gathered together at Wo- burn. In the early summer, when al! the other deer except the wapiti are either shedding their horns or ''in the velvet" the axis are in perfection, both of color and antlers. The large herd of this species looks as if carved out of ivory and red gold in the sunshine and verdure of English scenery. Their horns are almost white, their eyes and muzzles of jet black their throats white and their backs and sides bril- liant golden tan. spotted with round dots of purest white. It is worth a pill grimage to Woburn to see these deer alone. They breed constantly, some times producing two lawns in ths twelvemorth.--London Spectators.
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Confession of n sfilrionntre.

millionaire confessed the secret of his success Tn two words--hard work. He said he put in the best part of his life in gaining dollars and losing health, and now he was putting in the other half in spending dollars to get back health. Nothing equals Hostet- ter Stomach Bitters for restoring health to the overtired body and brain. It gets at the starting point-the stomaeh--and overcomes nervousness, sleeplessness, dyspepsia and indigestion.
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Hoax-"You know Schneider, the bottler, Yes" Hoax-"Well, he discharged a prisoner yesterday who was charged with stealing dozen bottles of beer.' Joax- "So~ Hoax-"Yes; Schneider said that wasn't enough to make case. ."-Philadels nhia Recnrd
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s1s 1t true, my good man" said the kind hearted lady who was working off some homemade cake on the tramp at the back door, .'that you itinerant gentlemen never take bath?" Madam" said the tramp, proudly, it is not true. Hardly day passes that l go without my SUI bath. = Yonkers Statesman.
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Dislocated by Scorn-f'Ts Glorinda proud, since she has been abfoad?" Proud? She holds her head so high that 1t hangs down her back. ."-Detroit Free Press.
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9'That," observed friend of the family, "is very superior woman. She can con- verse intelligently, believe, on a thousand band, land she does. ."--stray Stories.
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Somehow it is easier to syrnpathize with 8 girl who gets burn in cooking than with one who is burned in curling her hair Atehison Globe
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Pleasant Memento.-ssWhat did that bigamist say ?" He said that before he went to the penitentiary he would like tc have his l3 wives photographed in grorp' Detroit Free Press
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If man gets into trouble in the right gets into trouble in the wrong way, people way, people are very sympathetic, but if hs add to his trouble as much as possible.- Atchison Globe.
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Lots of people are deiuded by the notion that they might know good deal if onlJ they could remember all they ever heard Washington Qa.) Democrat.
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Indolenee often assumes the mask of pa tlence and gathers in her rewards. Chicago Daily News
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After six years suffering I was cured by Piso's e.-Mary Thomson, 293 Ohio Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '94.
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'1 like a modest man" said Uncle Eben "exeep' when he makes his modesty an ex euse foh bein' too lazy to try."-Washing ton Star.
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We are never altogether miserable so long as we can dream of something that would make us altogether happy.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
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Cats are very gentle to their kittens, not withstanding the fact that they lick them frequently-Golden Days.
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Check Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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meanness pernoninea.

Did l understand you to say that dress inquired Mir Smokehart.
 Yes answered his wife hopefully. Well" he proceeded very kindly, "you keep your mind on it when you are to sleep tonight and maybe you will dream one of your own. ."-Washingto Star
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Black and blue are the universal football colors.-L. A. ". Bulletin.
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To Cure Cold in One Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25e
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To-day sore and stiff. Tomorrow cured St. Jacobs Oil does that every day.
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The path of ambition leads to a great many political graves.-Chicago Daily News.
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The cold keeps active the pain of Sciatica St. Jacobs Oil drives 1t out.
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Nothing so common as muscular pains and aches. St. Jacobs Oil cures.
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Shingle your house before you plaster it. Rams Horn
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COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. Pinkham Relieved Her of All
 Her Troubles.

Mrs. MADeE BABcooK, 176 Second St., Grand Rapids, Mich., had ovarian trouble with it's attendant aches and pains, now she is we'll Here
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
OLD SUSSEX.

J. Shipley Phillips. prominent farmer
who lived about six miles south of George
town, in Dagsboro hundred, died last Fri
day, of lockjaw. The disease was the re-
suit Of Mr.. Phillips stepping on rusty nail,
about two weeks ago. The matter was not
considered serious at the time and the
wound seemed to be healing, until q few
days ago. when symptoms of lockjaw be-
gan to manifest itself. and. despite the ut
most skill Of the best physicians obtainable,
he succumbed. Mr.. Phillips was Is years
of age He was the son of the late Joshua
Phillips, for many years one of the prom
inent farmers in Sussex county. from whom
be inherited large amount of valuable.
property. He leaves q widow, but no
children.
The Town Council Of Georgetown has an
interesting problem to solve. The town
has an official suit Of police clothes. but
acks chief of police. The Council does
not wish to buy new suit, and is trying
to secure q chief of police TO fit the clothes.
Thus far there has been but one appli-
can't for the position, but he is too small
for the uniform. One member of CounclI
suggested that as there il scarcity of ap-
plicants the candidate use padding to in
crease his girth, and also take-a tuck in the
legs of the trousers. He is TO appear in hiI
uniform next week.
Delmar will have two canneries this sea-
son. One owned by 81. N. Hessick & Co
will be located near Germans brick yard
and will can the product Of 200 acres Of to
matoes in addition to other vegetables and
fruits The Delmar Canning Company
win have mammoth plant. They have
one building 6oxl0o feet, and another 40x5a
also number of sheds. They will havl
two so horse power boilers, and the ma
chinery Throughout will be the best. Th'
r. LIB. r. q. Co. will run their track
to the building. The Company will hays
q financial rating OF 800 600 to $500, 600
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
TOWNSEND NOTES.


John Malousy, of New York, spent
Thursday in town.
Mrs. Chandler is slowly recovering from
a severe attack of La Gripe.
A new roller mill is being erected near
Blackbird by Mortimer Richards,
Mr.. Slant will remove his family from
here to SuddlerxYille, Nd. this week.
John Townsend and Leonard Dickenson.
of Washington College, have been home on
q weeks visit.
Mrs. Mollie Jacobs and her little folks, of
Wilmington, were guests Of her parents
during the week.
The machinery for the shirt factory has
arrived. Mr.. outten expects to be re ady for
operation by the first of May.
Thomas Lattomus has received car
load Of Champion Binders. This will be q
distributing point for machinery.
The w. @. T. o. ladies are looking for.
ward to the coming convention with great
expectation Of having good time.
Presiding Elder Corkran preached at
Blackbird on Wednesday evening. There ID
some talk Of building chapel there.
Prof L. J. smyth will remove to Gslens
on Saturday. The School Board here very
much regret to loose so an eficiant princi-
pal.
Rev. Frank Fletcher. preached here on
Sunday evening. The church was decora-
ted with blooming plants and suit able
Easter music was rendered.
VIM. A. Scott is tearing down the large
building which be bought at the sale oi
the National Dredging Company. he win
build out of it large barrick on his farm
and also stable In town.
Rev. F. Fletcher and family, who have
been guests of Mr.. D. B. Maloney and
family for the past week, started on Tues
day for their new field of labor. having
been transferred to Troy Conferences.
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A I.ixelY Rate war.

A lively rate war has been started between
the transportation companies carrying
freight between Baltimore and Cambridge,
Oxford, Easton and other points on the
Eastern Shore, along the Choptank River.
Recently the Pennsylvania Railroad
changed its chargea on freight carried be-
tween Baltimore and the Eastern Shore
points, to meet the tariffs of the steamer
lines. No objection was found to this, but
when two other steamers were put on the
route between Baltimore and the Choptank
River thereby starting further competition
for business, the Baltimore Chesapeake q
Atlantic Railway Company thought it time
to take hand. As result the company
has made 8 sweeping cut in all freight
rates, with the hope of driving the two new
steamers out Of the business.
The rate on fertilizer from Baltimore to
Cambridge, which was formerly 81 per ton
is now down to sixty-five cents per ton
Shingles were sevsnty-five cents per thou
sand and are now forty cents. Correspond.
ing reductions have been made on all other
classes, and the company announces that Il
will keep on cutting if forced to do 80 BY
the owneRs Of the new steamers meeting
the present rates.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
MY MARYLAND.

George Moore, chief judge of the Or
phans' Court OF Caroline county, Md, died
at Greensboro Saturday.
Madison w. Wright was convicted ysster-
day in Denton. Md, Of felonious assault
upon his sister-in-law, Miss Mary E. Stack.
The penalty is death or imprisonment from
IS montha to 20 years at the discretion Of
the conrt.
The receipts of the Easton postofics for
the fiscal year ended March the 81, 1898,
were 81, 1877 %. This will make the salary
Of the postmaster ST. 200 per annum, COM
mencing July. 1. making Easton the lead
ing postofice on the Eastern Shore in re-
ceipts and salary.
The citizens of Warwick will give an ex-
tertainment and supper in the town hall
Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings,
April 20. 81 and %. The proceeds will be
used in erecting an iron fence around the
graveyard. Admission to the entertain
ment 10 cents; supper 25 cents.
supt. Noland states that the dates finally
decided upon for the Kent and Queen Anne
inter-county fair at COLCHESTER. are August
23d. oath, 25th and 26th. Application has
been made for membership in the National
Trotting Association and the races this
year will be subject to the same rules and
regulations governing the great trots OF the
country.
The state tar rate Of 17i on the 500 is
divided as follows; School, 103: books 2;
penitentiary, 1916; insane asylum, 5-16:
outstanding debt, II; total, 17s. The legis-
1 lature set apart for public school purposes
| $3.50, 900 year-the highest amount named
1 by the legislature for any particular pur-
pose. OF this amount S150,000 is for
colored schools. an increase Of $50, 200 q
year.
Mr.. Levi McVey, Of North East, who in
the course of an active life has lived in
thirteen States, is back again within three
miles of his birthplace. Mr.. McVey will
soon be ninety-four years Of age. having
been born October 5, 1904. He worked on
the farm until eighteen years Of age, VIII en-
he learned the trade Of carpenter and
builder, which he followed for many years
in many Localities.
| The barn on the Cacy farm near Mas
seys. owned by Isaac Gibbs and tenantsd
by Samuel Blanchfeld, was totally de
stroyed by fire on Monday morning. Mr.
Gibbs drove by the place about ffteer
minutes before the fire broke out and q
that time there were no evidences of any
thing being wrong. The fame first broke
out shortly after 10 o'clock in corn crib il
which there was quantity OF oat straw
and it is impossible to assign any othe
cause for the origin Of the fire than that o
mouse igniting stray match in tn
straw. Mr.. Blanchfeld lost his carriag'
and some harness and farming implements
Mr.. Gibbs lost $50 bushels Of corn which
was insured, and Mr.. John Rowan, 0
, Massey's, lost comparatively new carriag
, which he had in the building.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
washington.

The three-day personally conducted tour
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Thursday
April 2l, presents an excellent opportunity
to visit the National Capital at slight ex-
pense Among the interesting points to be
seen, under the intelligent direction OF an
experienced Tourist Agent, are the Capitol,
Executive Mansion. Treasury, Congress
sional Library, the Monument, Smithson-
ian Institution, National Museum, and new
Corcoran Art Gailary. An experienced
Chaperon will also accompany the party as
companion for the unescorted lady
tourists.
The rate $i450 from New York, $11 so
from Philadelphia. and proportionate rates
from other points, includes all necessary
expenses during the entire trip-transpor-
tation, hotel accommodations, and guides.
Persons desiring return via Gettysburg
may do so by purchasing tickets at S2.00ex-
ira, which include this privilege. An op-
portunity will also be offered to visit MT
Vernon and Arlington at slight addi-
tional expense.
For itineraries, tickets. and full informa-
tion apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent
1895 Broadway, New York; 789 Broad Stree
Newark, N. j.; or address Geo. w. Boyd
Assistant General Passenger Agent Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
ODESSA NOTES.

George Heldmyer. Of Philadelphia, spent
Easter with his parents.
William Keegan, of Philadelphia, spent
the Easter holidays at home.
Jenny George. from near Camden, is the
guest Of Mrs. 0phelia George.
Miss Burke is spending week ata nome;
Miss Bessie George is substituting for her
Miss sallis Fox has returned from Ridley
Park where she has been for several weeks.
Mrs. T. Courtnay Enos and SONS left for
their new home in Lewes on Tuesday morn
ing.
Mr.. John 9. Corbit, of Philadelphia. who
was at home for several days. returned on
Tuesday.
Miss Beatrice Davis, of Camden, N. j..
IS spending a week with her aunt, Mrs.
ophelia George.
Miss Bessie Shape spent Easter Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Hester Shape. MISS
Bessie has entirely recovered from her
recent illness.
Master Emory Hukill, of Middletown,
has been the guest Of his aunt, Mrs. l.. Y.
Aspril, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds have moved
into town and are occupying the house ad-
joining Mr.. Harry Long.
Mr.. Harrison Vandegrift has been ap-
pointed postmaster of Odessa in the place
ID nar;a daaoQcnd
Mrs. Mary Sutphin and daughter, OF
Trenton, N. J., and Miss Nan Hinckson, OF
Chester, Pa, were the guests Of Mrs. W.
r. Davis on Tuesday.
merry crowd gathered at the NJ. e.
parsonage on Tuesday evening to help IN
the preparations for missionary box.
Quite good bit was accomplished. One
quilt was tufied and another pieced while
the little girls made picture books. There
are yet dolls to be dressed and number oi
other things finished before the box will be
ready to go.
Green Bros. fishing feet left here Thurs,
day. The feet consisted of schooner. the
]. W. Carey; the bugoye, Puritan; and
eleven fishing boats and there were about
thirty men in the crew. Mr.. John Green
taks command of the feet. Mr.. George
Green remains to attend to the comm ission
business here.
The new steamer Clio arrived at hel
wharf here Saturday at noon. Quite {
crowd had gathered to witness her arrival
Everyone was welcome to go aboard and
inspsct her, and expressions of general ap
proval were heard on all sides. There arr
q great many Improvements over the ole
boat, and 50 popular has she become al
ready that there was said to be SO passen
gers come down on her Tuesday night.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
The Fiftieth Milestone.

Along life's pleasant pathway one of Mid
dletown's successful business men on Thurs
day, April 14th, reached his fiftieth mile
stone. Perhaps but for the geod wife and
thoughtful daughter the event might have
passed without observance. but the occas-
ions for half century celebrations are not
an every day occurrence and are not to be
slighted, hence Mr.. J. Frank McWhorter
found everything astir in his commodious
and convenient home ON North Broad
Street on his return from the Office tina
evening, especially in the kitchen, while
friends were gathering with hearty con-
grstulations. With that characteristic
geniality which has been an undoubted
factor in making the social and business
success Of the fifty rounded cycles. the host
OF youthful appearance welcomed his
friends most cordially. Soon the hostess
announced supper and around the bounti-
full boards were seated the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank McWhorter, Mr..
Purnell L. McWhorter, Miss Viola Nc
Whorter, Master Thomas McWhorteI
Miss Vinie Lynch, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O.
Parker. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. W.
Naudain, Rev. and Mrs 1. L. Wood, Miss
Eugenia Bessten, Miss Allie Mckee, Miss
Lena PIeaston. Mr.. g. D. Kelley, Mr.. w
g. Lockwood, Mr.. McKendree Downham
and Master Julian Taylor.
Ample compliment was paid the good
things Of the table by the lingering of the
guests at the hospitable board, after which
social converse was enjoyed in the parlol
and music and games in the library. Es-
pecialIy did the guests appreciate the remi
niscences and samples OF the songs sunt
by the hostess, "in those happy courtinI
days" when Frank" saw that the iatss
and choicest music was provided. Al be
comes the celebration Of half century
the guests retired at seasonabie hour will
sincere wishes for many years Of happines
and usefulness.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
Bucklen,s Arnica saIve,

THE BEsr SAIvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. chapped Hands. Clilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
~ cures Piles. OF no pay required. II ID
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale at Vaughsn's Pharmacy. Middle
town, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
KENT COUNTY.

On April rs the oratorical giants Of the
Conference Academy at Dover win be
pitted against the most skillful debaters Of
Milford's Classical Academy, in the discuss
aion Of subject in which everybody has
an interest-''Are Corporations detrimental
or beneficial 10 the Rspubulic.H
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
Manv so,,ool children are sYckly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chill
dren. used by Mother Gray, nurse In chill
dren's Home, New York. Break up Colds in
24 hours, cure Feverishness, Headache,
Stomach troubles, Teething Disorders, and
destroy Worms. at all druggists. 26c.
sample FREE. Address, Allen 8. 0imstsd
Leroy. N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
A Sensible Man

Would use Kem's Balsam for the Throa
and Lungs. It is curing more Coughs
Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis. and all Throat
and Lung troubles, than any other medi
cine. The proprietor has authorized any
druggist to give you Sample Bottle Free
70 convince you Of the merit OF this great
remedy. Price CSC. and Soc.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
HARNESS.

The warm sunshine and the blue
birds song reminds US of the
farmers wants, and we are here
with large supplies to crafty
those needs Horse collars, team
hasness, rope traces, web back
bands and hame straps. In fact,
everything in the line at remark
able low prices Come and see
us before you buy
]. c. PARKER s SON,
rlIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-16
]. G. Parker & SOD.
WHY GO TO KLONDlKE
In SEARCH OF GOLD,
when you can buy a Klondike
Bicycle for $22
: at home !?

hink of it-just what you have
been wanting for years-A first
class Bicycle for $22 Beautifully
decorated and in three different
colors of enamel-green, black
and maroon Any size frame,
three styles of handle bars and a
saddle to please you We have
them here-Call and see them