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Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
WATCH THE BILLS

Through the courtesy of Hon. Mat
ford Short the TRANSCRIPT presents
TO its readers to-day bill which is be-
fore the General Assembly "in relation
to the collection of road taxes in New
Castle County," 1t may be an inuo-
cent measure but there are suspicious
in the minds of many that such is not
the case. The Town Fathers have
wondered Il It deant Withholding
Of the annual appropriation, Sc. What
are the benefits of such an act?
Representative Short enclosed also
'san act to establish and maintain a
State Board of Agriculture and to de-
fine its powers and duties" This is an
effort upon the part of the managers Of
the Dover Fair to obtain State aid. 1t
is an old request Section 16 explains
this part of the bill and is as follows:
"That the said State Board of Agricul-
ture is empowered and directed to offer and
pay through the agency of the Board Of
Managers of the Delaware State Fair Asso-
citation, such rewards or premiums for ex-
hibits at said Fair as they may deem ad-
Visable, for the encouragement of agricul-
tural, mechanical and other interests of the
State, but no such rewards or premiums
shall be paid to persons who are not citi-
zens of the State, nor shall they extend to
the race or speed departments of said Fair,
and provided further that the sum annually
expended under the provisions Of this Sec
ton, shall not exceed the sum of One Thous-
and Dollars, and the President Of the said
State Board of Agriculture. shall annually
in the month Of October draw upon the
Stale Treasurer for the sum so expended.
The said State Board Of Agriculture shall
take receipts from the exhibitors atthe said
Fair to whom money is paid under au-
thorify of this section, and such vouchers
shall be submitted 10 the Auditor annually
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
CURRENT EVENTS.

The food at Shawneetown. Ill, Saturday
night is the most disastrous which has
visited this country since the obstruction of
Johnstown. 1t was caused by the overflow of
the Ohio river and the breaking of levee.
It has resulted in hundreds of deaths. un-
told suffering, great loss of property and
the practical destruction of the town. 1t
furnishes another sad and tragic exhibition
of the destroying and irresistible power of
water in rapid motion. The neighboring
towns have responded literally with aid.
and every effort has been made to relieve
the suffering and distress. The sympathy
of the whole country goes out to the town
and to the survivors of the terrible
catastrophe.
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in settlement. A full statement of the op-
erations of the said Board of Agriculture
under authority of this section, shall be
published by the said Board of Agriculture
annually in their report to the Governor" :"
The bill provides for the appoint
ment Ct three Commissioners Of Agri-
culture for three years, one from each
county, to inspect nurser les, trees, &C.,
and they may expend not more than
four thousand dollars. Sections 12 and
Is explains this expenditure and they
are as follf ws:
"The Commissioners of Agriculture shall
be paid the sum of three dollars per day
for each and every day that they shall be
actually engaged in the discharge of their
duties under this act. and the actual ex-
penses incurred in such duties; Provided,
that the amount annually so expended
shall not exceed the sum of Fifteen Hun
dred dollars per annum.
THAT for the purpose of carrying out all
the provisions of this act, the sum of
Twenty Five Hundred dollars or SO much
thereof as the Board shall find necessary, is
hereby appropriated from any moneys in
the State Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, for each and every year that this
Act shall remain in force, and said appro-
priation shall be paid out of the State
Treasury on warrents drawn thereon by
the President of the State Board of Agricul-
ture, and accompanied by the certificate of
the Secretary of State that full and item
ized account of all expenses has been filed
in his Office
In addition to the five thousand dol
lars named above which the proposed
commission may expend, they are al
lowed fif'y-dollars for testing any fer
tilizars and the measeley sum of one
hundred dollars for the promotion of
immigration. Section IA is as follows:
That it shall be the duty of the State
Board of Agriculture to encourage and in
vite desirable immigration to this State,
and for this purpose the said Board may
prepare. publish and circulate a circular or
pamphlet. setting forth the agricultural,
mechanical and other resources of the
State, provided that the amount annually
expended under authority of this Section.
shall not exceed the sum of One Hundred
dollars,
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
GRAND JURORS,


Wilmington hundred-Samuel H.
Baynsrd, William B. Clerk, James H.
Price, William J. Gibbons.
Brandywine-Wiliiam r. .Derrickson,
Isaac C. Elliott.
Christiana-Epbraim Myers, William
H. Miller.
Mill Creek-John T. Hendrickson,
Isaac W. Finn.
White Clay Creek-Nathan Mother
all, Thomas Morrison.
Pencader-John B. LeFevre, J.
Wilkins Cooch.
New Castle-John c. Mahoney, Will
liam Newlove.
Red Lion-John T. Cheairs, James
Garman.
St. Georges-John F. McWhorter,
John G. Armstrong.
Experimentation S. Lattomus,
Charles R. Manlove.
Blackbird = Benjamin G. Collins,
John j. Br6ckson.
PETIT JURY PANEL.
Wilmington-Andrew Selak, George
B. Ward.
Brandywine-Jesse Talley, Albert
Miller, James McAdoo.
Observation-Disclosures Stevenson,
Lewis Ball.
Mill Creek-Charles Smith, Edward
Clousler.
White Clay Creek-George Cupit,
Charles Donnelly, William Rankin.
Pencader-Charles Crompton, Enos
Ranbo, Levin Cats.
New Castle-John McGonigal,
Thomas Kirk, Christopher White.
Red Liop-Charles Tosney, Herbert
G. Cannon, John Craig.
st. Georges-B. Vance Armstrong,
j. Fletcher Deakyne, John c. Adams.
Appoquinimink-George E. Pinder,
Thomas S. Wells, Francis D. Rey-
nolds, Jr.
Blackbird - William Lockerman,
Thomas II. Donovan, William G.
Deakyne.
ADDITIONAL JURORS.
Wilmington-Allen c. Pyle, John
White.
Brandywine-Elwood M. Talley,
Michael Kelleher.
William j. Hilyard,
Robert Andrews, Robert Kelley.
Mil Creek Harvey Cranston, Rufus
S. Broadr ent, William Highfeld.
White Clay Creek-Michael Kelley,
Sr., Joseph HI. Hossinger.
Pencader-James P. Foard, Thomas
Mcintyre.
New Castle-John Duncan, John Il.
Martin.
Red Lion George H. Foard, B. F.
Armstrong.
st. Georges Frederick Brady, Will
liam A. Green.
Observation-Disclosures P. Wells,
Leroy Roberts.
Blackbird - James G. Reynolds,
Joseph Vanpelt.
The criminal court will open May
18th. the Superior Court one week
a,er.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

EAsTERl How glad the dayl The res
direction of new life, new aspirations,
the new man as it werel How much
the day means to the christian. Christ
mas celebrates the birth of the Christ;
Easter. commemorate the glorious
morning after Gethsemane and Cal
vary 1t is fitting to observe this auni-
tersary with flowers and rejoicing.
Have you an interest in the occasion
other than general one because of
custom and the association of friendsp
What does Easter mean to you person.
ally? "I am going home at Easter to
zee the folks whom have not seen for
meHtthhssn announced a ynnng man~in
town, complying the announcement
with the most Objectionable profanity,
q habit which is growing, upon the
youth of Middletown. Easter means
nothing to this yonng man save it is
the day when he is TO visit ''home. u
He may read this and smile and ex-
claim 'sthere are Others" The thought
less laugh and say ''that's smart" Is
itP Is 1t "smart" to take the name of
Christ in vainP Is it "smart" to lead
q Goddess life with no interest in tie
great Easter morn save that of self
confessed neglector9 Stop for min
ute. Consider the true meaning Of
Easter-more than visit ''home" or
the qualification OF some selfish desire,
far more. Stop and think of the world
without an Easter, but of what per-
sonal-value is the unaccepted Eastern
The question shoald be considered per.
sOnally. Life is personal; death too is
personal; Easterl is it glorious Eas-
ter personality
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

Stop drugging yourself with quack nos
trums or "cuTes." Get a weIl-known
pharmaceutical remedy that will do the
work. Catarrh and Cold in the head will
not cause suffering if Elys Cream Balm is
used. Druggist will supply 1Oc trial size
or 40c full size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N Y City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont.
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. 1
can emphasize his statement, 1T is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed."-
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central
Pres. Church, Helena, Mont.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
a Sensible Man

Would use Kem's s Balsam for the Throa
and Lungs. 1t 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
to convince you of the merit of this great
remedy. Price 25c. and SOC.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
and Tom o,.row Night.

Tonight and Tom orrow Night.
And each day and night during this week
you can get at any druggists Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. acknowledged
to be the most successful remedy ever sold
for Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Asthma and
Consumption. Get a bottle to-day and
keep it always in the house, so you can
check your cold at once. Price Csc. and 50c
Sample bottle free.
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Many People Cannot Drink

Many People Cannot Drink
coffee at night 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please and
sleep like a top. For Grain-o does not
stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and feeds.
Yet it looks and tastes like the best coffee
For nervous persons, young people and
children Grain-O is the perfect drink. Made
from pure grains. Get package from your
grocer to-day. Try it in place of coffee. Is
and 25c.
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Reantifn1 Sen shells.

Every one admires them Since coming
south have received numerous inquiries
from northern people for sea shells, and
now am prepared to answer yes. can
send you shells, for I have made quite a
collection of lovely shells. both from our
own coast, the coral reefs, and some beauti-
full ones from the West India islands. I
will mail dozen or more different kinds,
no two alike, to any one who sends stamp
for postage. Yours,
Ms. F. A. WARNER
Jacksonville, Fla
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
Rnotlan,s Arnio. s.Ive.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Clilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles. or no pay required.s 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at Vaughsn's Pharmacy, Middle
town, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
Do Your Feet Aohes

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease
a powder. Itcures Corns, Bunions. Chill
blains, Sweating. Swollen feet. At all drug
gists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Allen S. olmsted, LIE Roy, Ny.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

THE thanks Of the TRANSCRIPT are
due some thohghtfuI friend for the
Registration Bilr new before the GEN.
ersl Assembly'but its length prevents
. review. at this lime. The Legisla-
tnrs has resolved to adjourn on May
&stlA.s.s.r -..s..-s. -.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
Princess May
one dollar a pair
u..a,,o.,L;oe. A BELFAST
AAdI1lNCA NAIAO1S Ireland hand.

Handkerchiefs ABE a BELFAST. lssI
kerchief manufacturer makes his
bow to American shoppers. The
linen chief introduces him and
vouches for him-rather for his
wares. We bought nineteen hum
dred and twenty-six dozens in this
trial order.
If he can maintain the values we
offer he may have all the American
trade he can handle. You'd think,
from the prices, these were sam
pies. Instead, they are bright,
fresh laundered goods-and PURE
LINEN, of course.
FOR MEN-the special values are
at 121zc and 25c.
FOR WOMEN-the special num-
bers are at
six for soc, and
six for 75c, and
ten cents apiece.
All the handkerchiefs are hem
stitched.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

THE Wilmington papers report that
the "Trade Excursion in that city on
Wednesday numbered about 1000 and
Was very satisfactory to the merchants.
They were the parties interested and
instrumental in arranging for visit to
that city from the citizens Of the State.
a more intimate acquaintance and a
more extended knowledge of Whining
ton cannot but be mutually beneficial
to the whole people of the State. Will
-mington's interests are large factor
in political, financial and commercial
affairs of Delaware, and to be on "vis-
iting terms" cannot but be of mutual
advantage.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
Mother eray's Sweet Powders for

MAUAACE 6Ee1y = SW661 1OWUcIb AOE
Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York, Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teething Dis.
orders. move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists. 25c.Sam-
pie Free. Address. Allen s. Olmsied. Le-
roy, n. X.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.

Grand jurors for one year and petit
jurors for the May term Of New Castle
county court were drawn by Phothono-
tary Victor B. Wooiley and Clerk of The
Peace Jefferson B. Foard, at the Court
House yesterday morning. They are as
follows:
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
style in the garments, too. Just a
descriptive word to set you think

ing
$6-Covert cloth Jackets, fly front-the
new Crede style; notched collar, tailor
back, flap pockets; lined with satin
rhadame to match the cloth. Sleeves
capped.
S7.50-The new Sadler short coat in black
cheviot. Waist length; double breast
ed; notched collar and revers; front,
sleeves and back braided Lined with
satin rhadame.
S8.50-Coats of black diagonal eheviot;
fly front, tailor back; double stitched
seams; full lined with black taffeta silk.
S10-Fly front Goats with welted dart
seams. Made from plain black diagonal
overcoating. Breast and hip pockets.
Full lined with black taffeta silk.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
THE TRANSCRIPT, $1.OO per year.
wANAMAKER,s
PHILADELPHIA. Monday. April 4. 1seI

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 4, 1893
The Spring For certain it is,
M;lI;nerv that the attendance
E-.L:L;4;o. and selling is well
LAhiOiIAolI nigh double that OF
any previous occasion.
And yet, the elegant Salons are
less crowded than is the average
drawing room on reception night.
Vast space and greatly enlarged
selling force is carrying the busi'
ness along comfortably to all.
Paris Millinery, Wanamaker Mil
linery-the choosingis guided alone
by individual taste. The harmony
of elegance prevails.
A new star has flashed upon Paris
-Susanne Blum, who has set the
gay capital talking about her splen-
did millinery productions. Our
Paris partner has sent us her very
latest hats. Charming for their
beauty; interesting for their breath
of newness-fresh as the odor of
summer shower; bright as its rain
bow. A dozen other Paris millinerS
are represented.
THE STORE is WONDERFULLY
INTERESTING.
The FURNISHED ROOMS, on the
third floor, are the Mecca of house
wives and lovers of the beautiful.
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

Wor,or,s REAL economy doesn't
consist in simply get
ouiIo ting an article for lit
tie money. We have seen women's
suits sold at a few dollars each that
were wretchedly dear, because in
fabric and make they were below
the level. of real goodness. So,
good suits-in style and fabric-at
$3.50
may be cIassed as real bargains
something that you are really
gamer to have traded your money
for.
These are the styles
Suits of black or navy serge. Fly front
or blazer jacket as you prefer. Jacket
lined with satin serge. Skirt lined with
perealne.
Suits Of tan covert cloth, fly front jacket
lined with changeant satin serge. Skirt
percaline lined.
The Glove In a class all by it
Cos self-of goodness
Du ~ not comparable with
DoiidI any other glove at
the price, is the
Princess May
Made of the most elastic of real
kidskins. The elegance of finish,
the perfection of fit such as the best
gIove-maker in Greneble has given
them. In two, three and four but
tons. and two and three clasps.
Colors, tans, red-tans, browns,
states, modes, greens, pearls, but
tiers. black and white
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
$3.50

may be cIassed as real bargains
something that you are really
gamer to have traded your money
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10
THE END.
GOOD FOR THE COW.

The other day a bicycle rider found
the suburbs of Worcester. A farm
wagon appeared, with a COW trailing
behind patiently submitting herself
to be led by rope from the front
seat. The bicycle idiot rode up to the
COW and began a series Of tactics to
annoy her He punched her in the ribs,
yelled in her ears and lodged around
her legs. Occasionally he fell back
and, taking hold of. her tail, attempted
to make her tow his bicycle. The COW
objected and kicked viciously. This
only amused the rider. and he di-
rected his attention to an annoyance
that would induce her to continue
kicking, meanwhile keeping out Of
reach of her heels. Finally the animal
stopped kicking and appeared to be-
come indifferent. Some spectators on
a passing street car observed how
ever, that she had turned her head so
as to keep an eye on her prosecutor.
It took her a few minutes to get the
range. and meanwhile the bicycle idiot
grew bold and reckless, encouraged by
her quiet behavior. Suddenly the
animal darted short and let both heels
fly. Her aim was sure this time and
the bicycle went out from under the
idiots feet The street car specta-
tors raised shout, the motorman
rang a chime with his gong and the
farmer and his boy whipped up the
horse. The impassive COW only wag-
gled her ears and gave an imaginary
fly on her side a triumphant STAY with
her tail. The wheel was so twisted
that the rider had to walk home as
helplessly as the COW was being led.
He viii not she the owner Of the COW.
Worcester Evening Gazette
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10
BRENTWOOD

In Persia cutting the hair Is sign
ot mourning
The London pole are ye.oing the
sandwich girls.
There are nearly go different re
lgions in the United Kingdom.
The tunnels II he world are esu-
mated 10 number about 1,l42 with II
total length o. 5l4 miles
The number of visitors admitted 20
the state apar meats az Windsor castle
last year was BATS.
he German navy has only been IN
existence hair i century. the FIRST naval
EN- having 1een appoin cd in lS4-
Aecordoons We're invented in1S29 by
Nr Domain of Vienna, ard single
German firm now manufacturers over
1900 q year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10

a pound Fresh meat IS unknou
We live on bacon and beans Pm, :. =
can catch all the salmon we want !.
the river, and occasionally We gat :
moose or cariboo. There is no ooin.sa
here. We get paid in gold dust ava
nuggets, which we carry in it'll
leather sacks. When you pay hm
you hand over your sack. the
weigh ont what they want and bars
back the balance" The conclpdina
sentence of the letter gives one sorne
idea OF how out of the world co
speak, klondike is. The letted ia
dated June is, and the writer asks \,
there is a European war. as tbara
seen a paper since March 2S.-Iondon
Morning.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10
HAIR CUT AND SHAVE. $50.

4 corporal in the northwest mounted
police, writing home 10 his friends,
gives some interesting details as 10
Kondike and life at the mines. After
describing the difficulties Of reaching
the gold fields ne says: This is. bar
none. the richest gold camp In the
world Men wash out thousands Of dol
lars n day: 5000 and $500 a pan Is
nothing. Wages are SIS a day and
M. All our men who were here have
made fortunes and taken their dis
charge. and 7 hope TO do the same.
Hair cut and shave. $3.50 Flour 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10

ing kindred, would be handed over to
the crown.
There was much more TO the same
effect, and | read it with the utmost
Indifference. Why do they not
search the Romani vault?--I thought
gloomily-they would find some
authentic information there. But l
know the Neapolltans well; they are
timorous and superstitious; they
would as soon hug pestilence as ex-
plcre a charnel-house. One thing
gladdened me; it was the projected
disposal of my fortune. The crown.
the Kingdom of Italy, was surely as
noble an heir as man could have, |
returned to my woodland hut with a
strange peace on my soul.
As | told you at first, | am dead
mantle world, with its busy life and
aims, has naught TO do with me. The
tall trees, the birds, the whispering
grasses, are my friends and my com
panions -they, and they only, are
sometimes the silent witnesses of the
ltorturing fits of agony that every now
and then overwhelm me with bitter
ness. For | suffer always. That is
natural. Revenge is sweet!-but who
shall paint the horrors OF memory?
My vengeance now reccils upon my
own head. | do net complain of this
lit is the law Of oompensation-it is
just | blame no ope-saye Her, the
woman who wrought my wrong. Dead
as she is l do not forgive her; |
have tried to- but | cannot! Do men
ever truly forgive the women who
ruin their lives? | doubt it. As for
me, feel that the end is not yet-that
when my soul is released from it's
earthly prison, | shall still be doomed
in some dread, dim way to pursue her
Itreacherous fitting spirit over the
black chasms of a hell darker than
Dante s-she in the likeness of "a
wandering fame-I as her haunting
shadow; she, flying before me in
coward fear-I, hasting after her in
lrelenting wrathand this forever and
eyeri
4 = /
punished the guilty and in doing so
suffered more than they-that is as
I it must always be. | have no regret
and no remorse only one thing
troubles me-one little thing-a mere
foolish fancy! 1t comes upon me in
the night, when the large-faced moon
looks at me from heaven. For the
moon is grand in this climate; she is
( like a golden-robed empress of all
worlds as she sweeps in lustrous mag
nifcence through the dense violet
skies. | shut out her radiance as much
as | can; close the blind at the mar
/ row window of my solitary forest
cabin; and yet do what | will, one
wide ray creeps in always-one ray
that eludes all my efforts to eXpel
it, Under the door it comes, or
through some unguessed Granny in the
wood work. I have in vain tried to
find the place of it's entrance.
| The color of the moonlight in this
/ climate is of a mellow amber-so
cannot understand why that pallid ray
that visits me so often, should be
green--a livd, cold, wafery green
and in it, like lily in an emerald
pool, l see little white hand on which
! the jewels cluster thick like drops OF
dew, The hand moves-it lifts it
self-the small fingers point at me
MISUNDERSTANDING quiver-and then
they beckon me slowly, solemnly
commandingly onwardl-onward!-t
some infinite land of awful mysteries
! where Light and Love shall dawn for
me no more!
THE END.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10
NO NEGRO IN SOUTH ARFRIcA.

The word negro" is not heard 10
south Africa excepting as a term o'
opprobrium. over and over again
nave Afrikander Englishmen stopped
me when speaking Of Zulus, Basutos'
Matabele and so on as negroes, wy on
in America only know the blacks VINO
came over as slaves. our biacAS
are not 10 be confused with the ma
terial found on the Guinea coast
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-10

1905, 1000 bushels, against 5.255,000 for
The week a year ago.
The total bank clearings Of the prin-
cipal cities Of the United States for
the week were 1854, 855, POS; an in
crease OF 68.9 per cent. as compared
with the corresponding week OF last
year