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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07
"BIM. THE BUTTON MANI

making patriotic emblems, and when the
rage for flag and Uncle Sam buttons
was over he set his sharp wits to work to
get something new. 1t was then that he
hit on the Roosevelt button. The colonel
of the rough riders was a popular hero.
stBim'' turned out u few hundred buttons,
on which appeared the face Of Mr.. Roose-
welt. Then he had an inspiration. He
added the legend, "For Governor, Theo-
dore Roosevelt"
With some Of these buttons in his pocket
be went up to the Fifth Avenue hotel,
where Republican leaders are always to be
found. Walking up to Lemuel Eli Quigg
he pinned one of the buttons on his coat
lapel.
"Who put you up to this, Bim9" said
Mr.. Quigg after a moment OF thoughtful
ness,
.sBin, modestly admitted that he orig
mated the idea without help.
ss,,5trike off a thousand more and see
how they seil?" said MIR. Quigg.
They sold like hot cakes. So it hap
pened that even before the convention the
Roosevelt buttons were seen everywhere.
Then "Bim" made some big ones and at
tached to ther "a representation of a rab-
bits foot. This was a happy hit too.
ssBim" was not SO successful In guessing
the name Of the Democratic nominee, but
tho moment the choice was made he wired
from Albany to MS factory, when the
delegates returned to New York they
found Van Wyck buttons for sale on the
streets.
ssBimn takes himself with the utmost
seriousness and Keeps his finger on this
public pulse day and night. Whenever ans
event stirs public sentiment unduly
nBinl" gets out a button on the subject
and reaps a harvest of nickels.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07
THE BUTTON MAN.
tsBimv Reaps Harvests of NzckeIs by
Watching the Public Pulse.

Watching the Public Pulse.
One of the most picturesque characters
in the New York state campaign Is popu-
larly known as "Bim, the Button Man
Although he usually maintains q strict
neutrality in affairs political, he is fhis
year claiming tho credit for proposing
Colouel Roosevelt as the Republican can
didate for governor of the Empire State.
His explanation Of how this all came about
is a very plausible one.
9Biln" is just what he is cglled, nnthe
button man. He is Is man ufacturer of
campaign buttons when the season is on,
and when it soft he makes 'sf4d buttons. !"
During the war he made lots Of money by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
Belinda and Amanda showed rhae

6t&AAd1 Nn0 Ah1nNA SAyNrN A1H
Dolls Are just Like People.
Bella was all alone one day. She could
not go out because she was not well, SO
she decided to be very industrious and
make over and mend her dolls clothes.
She undressed them all and sat them in a
row with their backs propped up against
some books, ard as she worked busily vita
her needle and thread and Feissose, shs
talked to them all the time, telling them
what a trouble and expense theg were to
her and how careless they wegs With their
clothes and what O dreadfustime sae had
keeping them Ia order She WIS in the
middle of her scoidiHg, and tho dolls were
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07
Chilaren.s WRIST Teeth.

In the Development. and growth OF tho
teeth wo-see Illustrated one of the many
perfect lAws Ct nature. Early ia embryonic
life aIpear the germs for the teeth. the
first part IN form. being tho enamel cap or
croMn, this being followed later by the
6eltinc and the root OF the tooth. For the
FIRST lew nssrtlls after birth there is no
negd of teeth, but rs the child grorss
stronger sid more solid food is demanded
The teeti. tsrin to aprear and are ready to
10 their Tas6 II the great work. At atout
tho sixth Month alter birth the lower in
cisors ailas4. ard there is great rejoicing
in the boa / asersthe fact that baby his a
tooth Tic suoteeanlg teeth appear IN
their rcgilar ertsr. usually in pairs, NTH
there arc tei ii each JAW. this process be-
ing corr ieted about the twenty-fourth
e4renth
Whan thu test begin to arTcar, the root
is only partially aeyeiefed. the sharp. IT.
regular edges Of wfieh are partly III con-
tsct with fsleralp or formative organ of
tEe tootii. wiiIch il composed OF blood YES
seis. connesfIva tissue and nerve tl5er.
V hen the tooth nset rs with any unusual
Resistance i. t.:sggtn i~issts-. the Irregular
et.aas iii stEea root are t0rted back against
this scEsitiyeAstiiss, causilg many og the
aervous disorders which may be developed
during first teething
No remedy, in skillful hands, is more
efficient han the Use of the iance. This
reiIoses tho pressure immediately, and
whore il is rrrptriT performed it is not as
difficult ard painful I'll operation as mnny
imagine Many li5iie lives are annually
lost through the neglect Of this form OF
traatn;ent III the mere simpie cases su;na
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07

At swell English lin1& apples Erc
used IS tho fruit eenterpieees inst ns for
aIen fruits arc lassed ZERO
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07
I-45 years old ............ 3.141.352

So that there were about 600, goo more
unmarried men than women between the
ages OF 81 and As, and this large army of
SOC, 900 men Of manageable ago would
have to remain unmarried if they all ant
ed to wed, which, however, a large num-
Der Of them probably do not wish to do,
owing to the peculiar social and learn
ing conditions of Germany, which forbid
millions of otherwise eligible men to found
families. This obstacle, as is well known,
is strongest among the middle classes,
especially the upper straum of them, where
a certain ~clannish pride, coupled with an
inability to live up to tho financial and So
cial requirements of their positions, if once
they should commit matrimony, is a most
potent factor in keeping tho nen baehe-
Tors until the age of 10 or more, having
then only attained to the enjoyment of a
salary large enough to supports a wife and
children.
1t is, therefore, not true that it is the
larger number of woIcen of manageable
age which prevents IS many Of them from
becoming wives at o suitable age. In
fact, by closely inspecting The figures L
arrives at tho conclusion that, the number
of spinstcrs in Germany (botweeti the or
tlio5ux years of 2l ard 451 IS not as large
as ii many ether civilized countries,
certainly rot as large as in England. By
going Il liftlo moro into the figures it be-
cores cloar. that ~ Tho women OF Ger
many are longer lived then the men, and
~ that owing to tho aveaage difference
In ago between mon ans NomeI when
thcy marry this difference being probably
fully ten years). there arc many nero
widow j than widow as in Germ airy. Firss
IS. ny iha iaffer According tn tho ccrSi1s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-07
A Letter Lesson.

c for canary,
Warbling from his little threa>
Ger and Ger again with joy
Some sweet and merry note
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
Beantlfnl HolIdax Goods.

A visit to Vaughan's Pharmacy will
surely remind you of the approaching hol-
idays if you take into consideration the
large stock of goods they have on display
for Christmas purchasers. Their stock this
year is larger than their former selections
and you can surely be suited in present
both in quality and price, for the youngest
to the Oldest member of the family.
They ask you to call and look at their
display of Shaving, Manicure, and Violet
Sets; Photograph. Handkerchief, Cuff, Veil
and Collar Boxes; Mirrors, Picture Frames,
Soap Boxes, Inkstands. Paper Weights
Jewel Boyes, Writing Paper, Soaps. Hair
Brushes, Combs, Pocket Books. Thermome-
tiers, Extracts and sachets, Fancy Bottles
Cigars, Work and Scrap Baskets Their
stock of Drugs and Medicines is large and
is selected with care for purity and strength
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
CURRENT EVENTS.

There will be hot time all along the
line when Dewey comes home. 1t was
be who set the ball rolling and first
knocked the pins from under the
Spainards. No matter how great the
admiration for other soldiers the fact
still remains that Dewey in the estima-
ton Of the people, is the hero of heroes in
the late war. 1t 8 said that he will
return to the United States in March,
and already some of the western cities
have taken the initiative toward giving
him reception which will exceed in
enthusiasm any ovation ever received
by an American citizen, not excepting
that to General Grant on his return
trip from around the world.-Ex.
Governor ELECT Roosevelt is to get
81 900 each. for six magazine articles
on the Rough Riders, and he has en-
gagements for eight lectures in Boston
between now and thefrst of the year, at
5000 each. He is making dollars while
his notoriety has cash value.
Believing that the condition Of bis
health compelled him to choose between
his pen aud his tongue, DR.. Lyman
Abbot has resigned the pastorate of
the old Beecher church, in Brooklyn
and will con6ne his work to writing.
Attention was called about a year
ago in this department to new and
practial form of benevolence as under
taken by one of New York's million
aires, Mr.. D. o. Mills. He fitted up
splendid hotel in which first class
lodging could be had for 10 cents a
night, aud good meals at Is cents
each. To this was added bath room
and reading room privileges, with fine
room for games. The result of the ex-
perment has been that after paying all
expenses, the enterprise has paid three
per cent on investment. Mr.. Mills has
started another hotel of the same kind
to be known as Mills House No. 2.
The superintendent of both these
houses is M. John Lloyd Thomas,
we'll known to many Maryland readers.
Peninsula Methodist.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

AMONG Wilmington's large and
interesting industries are the DUPONT
Powder Works on the Brandywine.
In the making Of powder there is more
or less danger of explosions as there are
dangers everywhere upon land and sea,
especially upon the sea Of late. One Of
those fatal explosions at the powder
mills took place yesterday morning at
10.05. There we're Eve shocks and they
we're felt in Middletown. In Whining
ton buildings were shaken, the occn.
pants being greatly alarmed. Bg the
explosion three men were killed and
six injured, three of them seriously.
The explosion occurred in the press
room of the Hagley or lower yard
works. A carload of powder that was
being wheeled into the room was acci-
dentally overturned, apd the car wheels
running into the looseRowder caused a
friction that set the powder a6re. The
explosions quickly followed. Great
sympathy is felt for the victims Of the
accident and their families.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
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 mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have a rumbl-
ing sound or imperfect hearing, and when it
is entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
tion. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed 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
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, rs C.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
THE short term or closing session

The short term or closing session of
the Fifty-fifth congress convened
on Tuesday. The session must close
by time limitation on March fourth.
The proceedings will be important aud
interesting. Questions resulting from
the Hispano American war will come
up for snlution, and though short the
session will be of great interest. The
Presidents message will be found on
our first page and though long, cove ring
many topics of Importance, it is disap-
pointing in that it makes no suggestion
to the future government of our new
possessions, the present government
bsing military, bat refers to Congress
the whole matter. Since the elloWu
congressman with the "Yellow Jour
nal" brought on the war such reference
may be just and proper.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
MIDDLEToWN. DEL. DEC. 10, 1898
CAN you wA1Ks


Don't be frightened. No one pro-
poses to deprive you of the power OF
ocomotion, nor does the editor propose
inflicting upon you the story of pair
of legs which out Of sympathy with o
tired liver not only do not kick but
shuttle about with soms difficulty.
The stery will not be told even as re
venge against the stories the ills OF
others related as they may be on the
line of sympathy but which neverthe-
less jar and CRATE on weary nerves.
Moral:-"Talk Of pleasant matters to
the sick, the tired, and least of all talk
of your own ills, real or imaginary. "
But can you walk2 Most persons can
not--that is not gracefully, not prop
erly.
The visit of the Boston Stars last
. week during the Institute and their
appearance upon the stage suggested
the fact that so few persons walk
gracefully. and many of those attend
ing the Institute have since been dis
cussing grace and lack of grace in
walking. Since the ladies of the
''Stars" have no acquaintances here it
may be said impersonally that while
they have other accomplishments they
have not that Of graceful carriage.
They have accomplishments to enter
tain delightfully."- and to edify cultured
audience fer an evening. Their read
ing and singing and playing are O. K.
but not their walking. They came
from the cultured Hub but one of the
greatest charms a woman-or a man
can possess, graceful carriage, they
left at home, or have it not among their
accomplishments. This is noe surpris-
ing. Most people have not such an
accomplishment. Why this 10 true we
do not know. If we were to guess we
should attribute it to lack of early
training. IT not to that to what else?
We once heard an otherwise sensible
parent object to the drill marching of
the public schools, thinking only of the
graces of the mind and not those Of the
body. TAese graces should 60 toget-
her, be trained alike with care. Who
does not admire a beautiful dwelling
the home of the family? Why not then
adorn the home ef the soul--the body,
and graceful carriage is not ore of the
least of the many personal adorn-
ments, but is perhaps the one least
possessed by the masses. Can you
walk? Can you walk gracefully?
The writer once saw graceful walk
and while that was tot the advertised
attraction it was the feature of that
operatic enterta nment which he re.
members with pleasure. The actress
was advertised in the beautiful capital
city of Indiana as great singer--a
second Patti-and she had a fine voice
and sang to the delight Of the audience,
but she walked gracefully, majestically.
and to all appearances unconsciously.
That woman could walk. We know
not whether the grace of her walk was
natural or acquired; we know she
could walk. We are of opinion that
many who cannot now walk, not grace
fully, may learn. Can you walk?
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
Your Danger Now.

Is from the overworked condition of the
liver and kidneys which are unable TO ex-
pei impurities from the blood. This causes
rheumatism. Hoods sarsaparilla has been
wonderfully successful in curing this di-
sease. 1t neutralizes the acid in the blood
and permanently cures the aches and pains
which other medicines fail TO relieve.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best winter medi-
cine because it puri6es. enriches and vital
ICES the blood 1t gives help just where
help is needed. 1t tones the stomach,
stimulates the liver. and arouses and sds-
tains the kidneys. 1t wards off pneumonia,
levers, bronchitis. colds, coughs and the
grin
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
PORT PENN PARAGRAPHS.

The funeral of Darrach Cleaver, of Phila
delphia. occurred on Monday at P. M
from the Presbyterian Church. Services
were conducted by Rev. o. A. Gillingham
who took as text, "There is But Step
Between Me and Death" There was q
simple cross of ivy upon the casket. The
pail bearers were: John B. -Vandegrift,
Robert Carpenter, Harry Whittock and
George Price. Mr.. Cleaver died in Phila-
delphia on December I'd.
Mrs. Elizabeth Holt died on December
I'd and was buried December 9th from the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Eaton.
Very beautiful flowers were sent by friends
-chrysanthemums, carnations, ferns and
lilies almost covered the coffin. The pail
bearers were: Frank Stevens, John B..
Vandegrift, O. Webb and s. Yearsley.
Rev. o. A. GiIlingham conducted the
SCI vices.
A Christmas exercise will be held in the
Presbyterian Church on the oath inst. for
the Sunday School.
Much corn is still unhusked.
The storm was very severe here on Sun
day and the tide high, but no banks were
broken. No services were held in the
churches Sunday night.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

Mems These leathers-shel cor.
ca dovan /; calfsldn, smooth
choas and "box;" tan chrome
~AAoo0 calfskin; tan winter russet,
patent and enamel.
These shapes-London, wauken-
phast, bulldog, wide French, Klon-
dixie and natural.
Almost any So shoe will give ser
vice-the price easily provides fol
sturdy leather and strong stitching.
But it takes study, planning and
economy in making and selling to
furnish really stylish and thoroughly
serviceable shoes for So. -Four dol
lars is the logical price-the easily
met price, and the one generally
charged. We are sure that the So
shoes here have every element Of
cost and service to be found in the
best regular 81 shoes sold in any
other store.
You buy shoes on faith-take
chances, or have confidence in the
seller. You don't know them-can t
know them, until tried by wear.
That's why some people pay too
much and some too little for shoes
yes, it is possible to pay too little.
We'd ask you to buy otherwise
than in confidence here-but you
can't. Well simply not abuse it.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
SUSSEX COUNTY.

The American Fish and Oil Company
whose plantis located at Lewes met with
serious loss u the sinking Of fifteen
steamers of their feet at the point where
they were in winter quarters. Tiverton, R.
I.,during the recent storm.
Georgetown people are agitated over the
failure of the meeting recently called to
bring new industries to that place The
meeting was called BY the alderman Of. the
town and was well advertised, but only two
people attended. d.--Lewes Pilot.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
MY MARYLAND.

Editor George E. M. Stengle has sold
the Port Deposit Press to Mr.. Herbert
N. Gerry, who assumed control of the
paper at the time Mr. Stengle enlisted
in the First Delaware Volunteers. He
was in the third battalion which is soon
to be mustered out.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

Theodore Hopkins a well-known negro
character of Dover, had an experience last
Sunday that created some excitement
among the colored folks and nearly caused
his premature burial. Theodore lives ON
Todd Row near the bridge and upon his
return last Saturday night had a severe
spell of illness and it was thought he was
dead. He was laid out and after being
washed his best clothes were put on him.
Sunday morning as is the usual custom
among these folks three or four of his
friends were sent out to beg enough money
to give Theodore big funeral. We are
told that about o'clock Sunday afternoon
the supposed corpse raised up in bed and in
his deep bass voice said:, 81 amt dead, 1
heard every word you said but couldn't
move." BY this time the inmates of the
house had fed almost frightened to death.
The funeral was postponed. Theodore had
drank loo much apple jack and is paralyzed
from his hips down. Dover Indsx.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
Much corn is still unhusked.
KENT COUNTY,

An evidence of alarming decrease in farm
values during the past five years was th e
sale this week at Dover of a fine farm of
Ma9iequett A. Murdock o95 acres, situated
on the road from Canterbury to Frederick,
In 1898, Dr.. Hubbard was offered $4,000 in
gold for this place, but he refused it. Later
he sold at less figure, and removed to
Catonsville. Md. This week the property
was put up at public sale, and DR.. Thomas
G. Frame offered to allow a mortgage of
not raise the bidding higher than S345O
at which figure it was knocked down to
James L. Wolcott
The Junior Order Of American Mechanics
of Delaware have Instituted a council
at Canterbury, a town of 400 inhabitants,
in fertile farming section, with a charter
membership of thirty-fve. Frederick, Cam
den and Dover lodges attended the cere-
mony, which was conducted by State
Councillor Joseph S. Clark and his staff
This makes thirty-six councils of this order
in Delaware.
Alexander Pullen, Of Milford, has shipped
nine car loads of fruit trees to Minnesota
and five carloads of holly and mistletoe to
Toronto.
The difference in the liberality of persons
who have lost their pocketbooks containing
money has recently been demonstrated in
SMYRNA. A certain party lost $4,000 in
bills and Of course was very much worried
over his loss. A young man found the
money and returned the same to the owner
receiving thank you for his trouble An
other party lost pocket book containing
S6.25. 1t was found by small boy and re-
turned 10 the owner who gave the youth 50.
Note the difference in Neutrality-suspicious.
Call
James Boydes, the aged man who was
negotiating for his own coffin some weeks
ago as published in the local press, died
near Smyrna last Wednesday. He had
secured his coffin and also his tombstone
previous to his death. His remains were
buried at Smyrna Friday.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

Hon. Barnes Compton, one Of the
best known and most highly respected
democrats of Maryland, died at his
home in Laurel on Friday of last week.
He had held many public offices, which
he filled with great ability, once re-
presenting his district in Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

Harvey Tome. Of Port Deposit, was
seriously injured last week about the
face while attempting to move a stub.
born steer with pitchfork. He had
struck the animal when it reared up,
hurting the fork into the air, and upon
its descent the unfortunate man was
struck upon the side of his nose with
such force as to break it and force
this member over fat upon
the opposite cheek. Mr.. Tome is inn
proving under the care of physician.
--.Elkton Appeal.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10
Unclaimed Letters.

A list of unclaimed letters at the Post
Office, Middletown, Delaware, for the week
ending Dec. l.; which can be had by saying
they are advertised:
Harry Gullett, sallie Child. Eathel, Khan.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

Miss Lille Crew, of Chestertown,
won in her damage case against DIR. 9.
w. Reid, president of Washington
College, she having been injured in an
accident, his bicycle having frightened
her horse. The suit was watched with
an unusual degree Of interest. The
case occupied three days and was given
to the jury on Friday. After being
out about two hours a verdict was
brought in awarding Miss Crew $500.
This throws the cost of the two re-
movais, first to Centrevlle and thence
to Easton, and the one continuance at
Easton, on the defendant. DR.. Reid.
The case was one of tr e heaviest legal
battles before the Easton court in
years. Messrs. Viekers and Hyns III,
for Miss Crew, and Mr.. Smith, and
Edwin II. Brown, Esq, Of Centrevi!le,
for DR.. Reid, fought every point in
volved with consummase skill and great
stubbornness. = Chestertown Tran
script.
Middletown transcript., 1898-12-10

The Somerset Journal says: tMr.
Frank Jones, manager of the James
Dennis farm in the Princess Anne
suburbs, has raised this year 1880 BUSH
els of corn on eleven acres of land.
Oh, ye up-the-shoreians, trot out your
man to beat it'll" Eye up-the-shore-
ians" would respectfully ask "who
measured the acres and the COMP
EY