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her check aud neck, she makes the fondest
preparations for its arrival. Everything
that a wonans dainty taste can imagine
Is provided for the newcomers wardrobe
Nothing Is overlooked save one thing and
that one thing is the most important Too
many mothers forget that baby's strength
and health its ability to Withstand the
usual ailments of childhood, and its vigor
and welfare, as a man or woman, are de-
pendent upon her own health and physical
condition during the period of prospectivc
maternity. If, during that critical time.
she Is weak, sickly, nervous and desmond
ent, because of troubles peculiar 10 ber
sex, these conditions are bound 10 have
their influence upon her baby's health
Neglect of these conditions invar;ahi,,
means that baby will be weak nunx, a,,5S
peevish Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescrfnt;on
is an unfailing cure for all troubles ~ tt;a
nature, and it will reinforce ,vo,na,,,s
oodily and nerve strength so that She CO..,
saiely undergo the trials of maternity t.
gIVes nealth, strength vigor, elasticity and
cerned i'll motherhood II pives J;il- IN
ana nervous hardihood TO the child
p..fAer after using fifteen bottles of vorr r,.,,.-
Peiiets Ptlon and few viais of your Pleasing
had suffernd entirely n cured of uterine trouble
Mrs r NJ ~, ior nearly three years - Nyr;tes
MIS-. r; w Fogel, of 773 Highland A,o writes
th,Jt mad such terrible bearing down ssai,
ached. had terrihSny niihtaSly walk My back and head
ner,,o 'at ~. terrible cramps in my legs was ,
frs, , at times and felt miserable VIII very
child eia ,Yns had to be chloroformed and thss
the Favorite Presentation WITH ,,s. look
WAS =, aLq instead of suffering for two davs
was born I LABOR only an hour and beautiful Child
sav was able to leave my bed the fffh
,,,S.,., commenced your medicine about four
,non,hs pelore confinement. NV baby II three
nv, sruisns =, ola now and is fine big faf babv
aJIes would be pleased to advise av u,e,,,e,, y,
VINO snners as did to use your medicine"
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Her View of Evolution.

When the late Professor Henry Drum
mond was giving a course of lectures ON
Evolution" in the Lowell institute, he
overheard two women, evidently much
opposed to his views, discussing them.
One of them said, MARY, if what he
says is not true, we can stand it, but if
it is true we must hush it up"
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12
Valuable to womeu.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this Won
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or overworked men it has no equal. No home
should he without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

The stove manufacturers of the East
have decided to advance prices on
stove for the coming year, pursuant to
an agreement reached at Detroit at
the annual convention. The Western
maufaturers recently advanced prices 8
per cent.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

Reports to the Episcopal Brother
hood of st. Andrew, in convention at
Baltimore, Md, shows that it has 1249
chapters averaging 10 members each.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

Much of the troubles of people can
be traced to not saying ''No" at the
right time.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

1t is said that there is in Sonora O
tribe of Indians with yellow hair and
blue eyes.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

Some men are born to rule. but most
men try to learn the art at business
college.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

The earliest complete clock of which
an accurate record exists was made in
the thirteenth century by a Saracen
mechanic.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

The three prime essentials in the
nursery are fresh air, good food and pure
water.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

The California wine vintage for 1898
VIII oe one OF the smallest on record
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

Daily. Daily except Sunday. ,,.,,-.,,,,,,
and points north or pSi fSIe Messengers for POii'
south of Delmar. ,,t
'f' Stops only on notice to conductor oi Ss'''
or on signal. ,,,.,s,
II Stops TO leave passengers from Mldoie"'
and nOinta south
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12

Twenty thousand tons of provisions
are stored in the Yukon region, and
fears of famine are averted.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12
Philadelphia, Wilmington ! Baltimore i!..a
DELAWARE DIVISION.
SOUTHw

On aud after October /, ISIS trains wil Il.
as follows:
Smyrna times., 1898-10-12
WILL LEAVE
Smyrna Landing for Cheste,
AND
PHILADELPHIA.
OCTOBER.
Grain, Fruit and Stock

Fare To Philadelphiu, 75 cents: Round Trio. g
From the Iron Bridge, ttlcmlugs Landing
80 cents each way Meals 35 cent,
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30

John Wanamaker.
VIM. B. Sharp & Co.
FOURTH and MARKET Sis.
Wilmington, Del.
Corsets.
Our Corset department
has been much enlarged by
the addition of full lines of
the best makes:
R. & G,
Memo,
Tho mpson's,
J. B,
P. D,
c. P.
and DR.. Warmers health Cor
sets. Our soc Summer
Corset~is a wonder for the
price and all ladies like them.
Shirts Waists
Only IS Lawn Waists left
of our $I.75 grade, in colors
Nile green and light blue.
They are fine quality material
with white collars and tucked
backs and are reduced to 75c
each.
Dressing Sacques,
made of Lawn, only 20 left.
They are in plain colors and
neat stripes and odd sizes. If
you can find your size, the
price is now ST, from $3.50
and $1.75.
Jean Drawers
for men. These Drawres are
made of fine material, have
elastic anklets and reinf orced
Seat-5oc grade reduced to |
CSC insizes 80, "a and 36
only.
Balbriggan Shirts,
the 25c grade for 12ac are
being rapidly cleared out.
For Saturday
Hill bleaehed muslin, 5lc.
Outing Flannel, Sc.
Lawns, BIC.
Dress Ginghams, &c.
SWisses
in remnants for sash curtains
to S yards in each piece
Is, 20 and 25c qualities for
S, 10 and I2c.
Summer Curtains,
one to FIVE pairs in each lot.
Our regular $3.50 and IS cur
tains will be closed out for 75c
to.$2.5o per pair.
Furniture VelOurs,
in remnants suitable for
odd chairs $I.25 grade for for
soc per yard.
WIN. B. SHARP & CO. /
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
MIDDLETowN, DEL, JULY SO, 1895
FOR SALE.

In accordance with a conclusion
reached some two months since the
MIDDLETowN TRANSCRIPT, good will
mailing lists, sc. included, is offered
for sale. The reason is the protracted
i'll health of the editor and proprietor.
For more than two years he has been Q
victim of liver trouble and though
perhaps in general health is as well
now as at any time Of this period yet
change of climate is advised as neces'
sary. For this reason the paper il
offered for sale though with mucf
reluctance many pleasant ties will bt
thus severed. Such is life. Brother
editors will confer favor by noting
the fact that the paper is for sale. M
more beautiful section of country ir
which to locate.
MCKENDREE DowNHAM,
Editor and Proprietor
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
FRESH AIR FOR CHILDREN.

The excessive July heat has brought
much suffering to the poor of Baltimore.
Those in the country who rise in the morn
ing and look out upon the green fields
| over which the breeze comes laden with
the perfume of new mown hay cannot rea-
lie the sad sights which meet the gazer
| who visits the districts of the poor in
large city in the early hours of these sultry
July days. Mothers, who have been walk
ing the hot pavements all night with sick
children in their arms greet one with sad
pain in their eyes; children, who have
passed the night on the sidewalks, still lie
about on the step and curb trying to catch
few moments sleep before the sun again
beems down upon their narrow street.
Little faces that should be bright with
happiness of childhood wear pathetic ex-
preston as though appealing for what is
justly their due, if right were always might.
If the morning visitor be a Fresh Air
Worker, she is greeted with weary but
joyous smiles for her visit means happy
two weeks for some of the group and
InOLner DuTueH udue lISuters
The country what talismanic word;
all troubles are forgotten as the little ones
recall former visits and their kind enter
tainments; all care is gone from mothers
brow as she listens to the oft repeated but
never tiresome tales of romps in green
fields and rides on hay wagons, and, as is
often added lust as much milk as you
want to drink" and then follows the
| anxious request, please nam let me go.n
Could such scenes as these come to our
friends in the country they would need
| nothing more to convince them Of the good
accomplished by the noble work of this
charity, which connot be carried on with
out their aid. Would that we might per-
snade those who are now aiding the work
to talk to others and and induce them to
give some of these little ones a home for
two weeks. Help the children and you
build for.the future
Any one desiring information as to the
plans Of the Fresh Air Society should adj
dress Miss Florence Galloway, 4 West
Saratoga street, Baltimore, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
WANAMAKER,s

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, July rs, 1898
Store closes Saturday afternoons
during the summer.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30

five years in prison and fine of$500O.
June %. = Argument on demurrer on
Kenney indictment finished.
June 29.-Kenney counsel asked for a
post onement of his trial until September
or October, later Withdrawing the request.
June 3O.-Trial of Kenney fixed for July
IL. postponement of one week from the
original date fixed. Clark goes to Trenton
penitentiary.
July r. Fourteen of the twenty-five
counts in the indictment against Senator
Kenney striken out by order of the court
in answer to demurrer filed by defendants
counsel.
July 11.-Trial of Richard R. Kenney, fol
aiding and abetting Boggs to misapply the
funds of the First National Bank of Dover
begun.
July 13.-Boggs testifes for the govern
ment against Kenney.
July 14.-The government closes and the
defense opens.
July Ex-senator Kenney testiies in his
own behalf.
July 19.-Ezekiel T. Cooper brought from
Trenton and examined as witness in Ken
ney's defense.
July 22.-Kenney's case given to the jury
July 25.-Jury in Kenney case discharged
being unable to agree after being out seven
eight hours.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30

REMEMBERING what the peach once
was on this peninsula, and what it is
to-day, the following from the Public
Ledger is worth consideration
The Delaware peach crop is now said
to be almost total failure, and the
"June drop" is accused of being the
cause of it. The fruit pulled through
the early dangers of frost and storm all
right, but the "June drop" was too
much for it. Now the June drop is
not the work Of the uncomfortable ele-
ments, but is caused by an insect, a
small moth or beetle, which lays its egg
in the embryo fruit, and the wound
thus given causes the peach to drop
while still in an immature state. Ii
this fatal insect has gained such foot
hold on the peninsula as to practically
exterminate the peach crop this year
there seems to be no good reason why
it should not continue its destructive
work in future years and so prevent
the orchards in that section from ever
bearing full crop again. If this is to
be avoided, extensive and expensive
measures must be taken to fight the
pest. In natures scheme of economy,
the balance of power is preserved by
letting the birds feed on the insects.
and thus keep them under control but
man has seen ft to remove the birds,
and he must do their work himself OF
take the consequences. Perhaps the
peach farmers will conclude that their
Wisest course is to restore the birds.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
MY MARYLAND.

The Comptroller of the Treasury has
made the apportionment of the $150,00O
appropriated for the purchase of textbooks
in the several counties and the city of Bal
timore, in accordance with the act of 1896,
chapter 135. White schools receive
$127, ,132 Sc and colored schools $22, 1867 A.
The amounts are payable August 1st.
The Democratic State Central Committee
has named Elkton as the place and Septem-
Der 14th as the date for the Congressional
convention for the Second district.
The dwelling on the Thomas Strong farm
near Chestertown, tenanted by A. McClus-
key, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, Cap;
tain William Taylor, of the steamer Graft
tude, of the Chester River Line, was pas
sing on his wheel and discovered flames
issuing from the room. No one was at
home except Mr.. McCluskey, who is parai-
lied, and his aged wife, who was totally
unable to remove her husband from the
burning building. Captain Taylor rendered
the necessary assistance, and the aged in
valid was removed to place of safety. But
few of the household effects were saved.
The origin of the fire is supposed to have
been from defective 1ue.
Cambridge Gamers are offering $50 per
ton for tomatoes to truckers who have not
made contracts for the coming crop. The
contract price was Sc per ton, and some OBJ
lection raised to paying even this sum. So
far as known Kent Gamers have already
contracted for suficiency and SO far have
not felt the necessity to offer this guilt-edge
price. A number of Kent county farmers
have fine patches which are not sold and
these gentlemen will be able to take ad-
vantage of the fine prices which it is ex-
pected the great demand of the present
season will bring.
Victor b. the only $4,000 mare ever
owned in Kent county, has been resold by
her Russian owners. Mr. Gorge w. Stevens
her first owner and the man who developed
her splendid trotting qualities. is justly
proud of the Worton mare. The Baltimore
sun mas the following mote refatfve to III II
resale of Victor: Victor B., 2249, mare
which trotted a trial in 2.1S over the
Gentlemen's Driving Park and was sold to
H. a. Fleishmann for $500 last fal
proved to be a bargain. She is now reported
to have been sold by Mr.. FIeishmanntoan
italian count for $15.e COO.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30

The county commissioners Of Ches-
ter county, Pa, give out the following
interesting figures:
Number of taxables, 2S,416; acres
Of cleared land, 378, ,779; acres of tim
ber land, 81, ,143; value of real estate.
$40. .718.016 value Of real estate ex-
empt, 50, ,514, ,605; value Of real estate,
subject to taxation, $47, ,2O3, AL; num-
ber of horses and mules, 1S,723; value,
$713,761; number of cattle, "a, 400;
value, S4O,S51; value of salaries and
occupations, S3.O75, 81; amount sub
ject to county tax, $51, ,833, ,334; amount
of county tax, $129. .5S3. 33; county debt,
SIT ,525.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
SUSSEX COUNTY.

Worship at Oak Grove campmeeting, neal
Bridgeville, ended abruptly on Sunday eve
ming. While the preacher was announcing
text of the sermon he intended to preach
two colored men quarreled, and soon one Of
the most disorderly affairs that ever oc.
CURED at campmeeting was in progress
The quarrel which seemed triling at first
fast developed into general fight, in which
more than 100 men participated, Delaware
negroes being pitted against Maryland ne
groes. Revolvers, knives, and clubs were
used, and at least 20 men were severely in
jured, three of them-Gaines Richards,
Howard Townsend and West Green
fatally The escape of others seemed
miraculous, as bullets and clubs few
through the air almost constantly. Many
people fed when they saw the gigantic pro.
portions the fight was assuming. Leaving
the pulpit and jumping upon bench in
the midst of the strife, the preacher pleaded
with the combatants to desist, but his ap-
peal was not needed He departed when
Richards, who stood near him, fell with q
bullet in his body. The bloody battle con-
tinued nearly two hours.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30

And prices are scarcely above
half.
We bought all they had-took
the stock on hand from three
American shoemakers whose ag-
gregate business is ten million dol
lars a year. At our retail price
there is nearly $35, 900 worth.
Yet that is only about a third of
one per cent. of the yearly volume
of their business-as though you
had hundred apples and gave a
third of one apple away. Too little
for them to worry oyer-a most
fortunate year that brings so little
loss at the seasons clear-up.
But it means eighteen thousand
$4,000 pairs of mems seasonabIe
shoes to be sold-at $1.90 a pair,
instead of So and 81.
Stylish and seasonable shoes
of these five sorts of leather
tan color willow calfskin
tan color Russia calfskin
Drown klQSkln
black kidSkin
tan color kidskin
There are bulldog toes and Eng
lish and London and Boston toes to
choose from-yes, and some of the
plain wide comfortable French toe
shape.
The shoes are all welted-which
means to you a perfectly smooth
foot rest and shoes that can have
new soIes sewed on when needed.
So and 81 shoes at $1.90.
We don't feel like selling these in
quantities, even to storekeepers who
offer the. retail price. The advan-
tage is for our everyday, all-the-
year-round shoe customers, and for
newcomers who shall become all
the-year-round customers of a store
that sells shoes so well.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
PONY UP. WE oFE1cE sEEKE

PONY UP. WE OFEICE SEEKERS.
WE have very little confidence in
those pretending Democrats who never
pay cent in support of their party
papers, but who are everlastingly, long
ing, praying and expecting political
lightning to strike them. When such
fellows manage to hoodwink conven-
tion into nominating them, they think
that it is the duty of the newspapers
they never supported to fall all over
them in order to help them to office.
There are altogether too many such
creatures in Delaware.-Seaford News.
Right-very right-you are Brother
Stevens and the sooner the party realize
the fact, and sit down hard upon such
selfish pretenders, the better it will be-.
New Era.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
shake Into Yonr shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet
It cures painful. swollen, smarting, nervous
feet and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It
is certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail
for 25c. in stamps. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30

You must register il you would vote
either at the primaries or the general
election. The Grst days of registration
are August s, 13, and Goth. The reg
istrors have posted their public notices
and every voter should know the place
of his registration. Do not delay but
appear the first day.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
Unclaimed Letters.

A list of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post-ofice which can be
had by saying they are advertised:
F. G. Adkins, L. J. Andrew, Alexander
Gless, Charley Harris, Edward NJ. Lynch,
G. s. Price, Joseph Pierce, Joseph Pierce,
L. E. Sinclair. George Tiller, Frank J.
Vaughan.
Middletown transcript., 1898-07-30
Going, to Rebuild.

Market
selling When Auguw will have
o rid ourselves o OF rmoreo ourt
Issue Determination.
Evening star., 1898-11-05
Women Students in Gerptany.


In laying down his Office the outgoing
rector of Berlin University said that be-
fore any further concessions could be
granted to women wishing to study their
preparatory education must be conducted
on an entirely new system. He further re-
marked that when this transition period
had been passed, under the regulating hand
of the government, the admission OF ladies
to lectures would be greatly facilitated,
being placed on equal footing with their
male colleagues.
The new rector, Prof. Waldeyer in his
inaugural address. confessed that he had
formerly been a strong opponent of the
''women's movement" but entirely in the
interest of women themselves, in the con-
viction that the natural calling of woman
was to exercise the duties Of housewife.
Lately, however, he had recognized that
that economical conditions were compelling
women to seek new pursuits. He perfectly
understood why they should direct their en-
ergies to the medical profession, and re-
marked that the present arrangements for
allowing them to follow a medical course
al the university the professor might have
said of preventing them from following) are
only temporary.
After such pronounced views from two
such eminent authorities, there can be little
doubt that the question of the advancement
of the higher education of woman. which
has Jagged somewhat of late, will occupy
the official mind to a greater degree in the
near future, and with some prospect Of
more kindly treatment 1t is significant
that the number of lady students increased
from 2l2 in the year before to 352 last year.
Evening star., 1898-11-05

! long cape of black velvet which rounded
away in front and hung in folds on the
shoulder. 1t was a wonderfully pretty af-
fair trimmed with rows of lace insertion.
studded with steel and finished with deep
founce of hroadtail at the bottom. 1t had
brocade lining and was fastened at the
throat by cream lace scarf that reached
to the ground. The ripple shoulder cape
OF broadtail was surmounted by high col
lar of the same fur
isn't it provoking?' the little shopper
demanded. when we had big sleeves and
needed capes to keep them from crushing,
the fashion was coats: now that sleeves are
smaller than the arms. a most. the prettiest
| things are capes, and capes of such a shape
and length that most women are guys in
them. Just look at me in this!'
Capes Best for Tall Figures.
The plump, dimpled little creature GER
tainly was comical in the enveloping cape,
reaching to her knees. "An the fashions
are made for women of five feet eight and
lean as rails, she sputtered; but I'm not
as badly off women who don't fit the
fashions and don't know it. Show me some-
thing for my figure" she demanded of the
saleSwoman.
That individual brought out coats longer
tfsn the capes; redngotes with demi-
trains. A beautiful garment of castor COW
Evening star., 1898-11-05
A COMFORT TRUNK.
1t Can Easily BE Transformed Into a
Writing Desk.

writing Desk.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
The newest combinatio piece of travel
ing furniture is a desk, bureau and ward
robe trunk for the commercial traveller.
on end. The top drawer pulls out and
forms rest for the desk lid. It is parti-
toned off into compartments for station
cry. The lid of the desk opens down and
forms the writing table. The upper part of
the desk is divided into the usual lot of
piseonholes for letterheads, envelopes, let
ters, contracts, billheads. blotterS and the
like, similar to an ordinary office desk on
a small scale
All the desk part Is finished in oak, and
the drawers faced with dark red leather
and fitted with brass handles and hinges, SO
put together that the defects usually found
In combination trunk are done away with.
The second drawer is divided up into
compartments fpr underwear, neckwear,
collars and cuffs and a hat box lined with
quilted satin. The Third drawer Is for
shirts and the lpwer'ione for wearing ap-
parel. no :.
In the lid of this remarkable trunk are a
clothes rack and straps arranged like a
lower tray in an ordinary trunk. but lCng
enough to carry trousers and coats without
folding. -.
There is sometimes an interchangeable
arrangement made to fit place of the two
lower drawers. and this Is single section
in drawer form fitted with cleats to carry
Strange as it may seem, there is NJ fold
ing bed tucked away in any corner, nor a
cooking stove, otherwise the traveller would
not need a hotel. - +