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Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
OLD SUSSEX.


A disastrous hail storm visited Lewes
and Rehoboth hundred on Tuesday night
and did much damage, especially to grew
ing crops.
Bridgeville will soon be connected by
telephone with seaford, Laurel, George
town, Milford Dover and other towns. The
citizens are eager for the line, and nearly
enough subscribers to secure it have been
obtained.
Prominent peach growers around Bridge
vile say there will be but few peaches on
account of the continual wet weather.
which has caused fatal fungus growth.
Much of the fruit has already fallen from
the tress in advance of the June drop.
The reports in the papers concerning the
afrightened condition Of the citizens of
Lewes every tine it thunders or warship
flashes her searchlight in. the bay is getting
mOnotonous. Hthere was any truth in the
report it would be good joke and heartily
,enioyed.-Sussex Journal.
II 1t was the truth how could il be a Joker
II certainly can't be both at the same time.
II reports be tras there is too 'muchs truth
in it for the people Of that vicinity to enjoy
it. They have been the laughing stock Of
the public for 50 long, they naturally ARE
getting sensitive over it. Lower Delaware
has our sympathy, for we know what it is
to be scared and afraid to either run or
own 'it-American Union.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

" 1t shows that this administration is
dishonest when it uses all its influence to
get authority to issue interest bearing
bonds and put the nation in debt when
United States treasury notes would answer
all purposes and cost nothing. Delaware
Exchange. 1n a
There are Democratic editors and
Democratic editors. The above is a
sample Of one kind. He says issue
notes which scost nothing" 1t is just
as logical to say to the farmer who
needs new barns, new machinery, ad-
ditional stock-''go buy, go build and
borrow money on aotes:;, they cost
nothing.n Some editors 1--WE wrote
"idiots'' not editors" but the com
positor may be the better inform.
ed-Ed. try business that way and
the sheriff is their last patron. This
is the argument which Democrats
are expected to accept-an insult
to their intelligence. This editor
tBah y is paid by his, party little
fees and plums to give such stuff to
the public or it may be the best argu-
ment afforded by Bryapism. How
fortunate that Mckinley is. in the
White House ! Hew fortunate that
intelligent Democracy scorus such
stuff How fortunate, indeed.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
LACK oF-sRNsE.

During the past two weeks .haany
mothers in Delaware have suffered heart
aches over their sons who haye enlisted in
the United States Army and in few days
may be called to the front to figat the
soldiers of Spain. We can understand
how the mothers feel. No doubt they pass
MANY slee2less nights thinking about their
sons. This is but natural, hut now the
boys have been away for nearly a month
the mothers are becoming reconciled and
have grown somewhat calmer. Sympathy
is alright in its place, but when extended
by persons utterly devoid Of tact it does
more harm than good. Several instances
of this kind have come under our notice
during the past week. One mother who
has been much worried over her boy and
his probable fate, had at last begun to
look upon the bright side Of the war,
when an acquaintance, q man who should
have known better, made social call, and
for two solid hours talked necessarily
about the hardships her son was now en-
during and what he would have to go
through when the first Delaware Regiment
was sent away from Middletown. This
would-be sympathizer could no doubt see
the effects of his ill-timed words but never
ceased. When he left after having caused
this mother 10 become almost hysterical,
he no doubt thought he had done his
duty and that sympathy was what she
wanted. If some one could have cuffed
his ears and made him understand the
mischief he had wrought, this prattler
would have seen himself as others now see
him. The same can be said of some
visitors to Camp Cuba. They mean to be
kind, but their words of sympathy un-
nerve the boys and cause them to become
dissatisfied and homesick. Be cheerful
when talking to the soldiers in camp, or to
their relatives at home, especially the
mothers, and you will accomplish much
good"
The "Smyrna Call'' makes this week
the above comment under the caption
"Lack Of Tact" We think the judg-
ment is altogether too lenient; it is the
want of good common sense that leads
people to say such foolish things. Men.
or women thus guilty should be pun
ished. 1t is the evidence Of physicians
that not half the visits to the sick,
honestly intended for comfort and SYM
pathy, are beneficial to the invalids.
There is a lack of judgment in what to
say or what to leave unsaid that has
tens the pulse of the visited and but
adds to the labors of the physician and
nurse. Such may be termed a lack of
tact but the brute who augments the
discomforts of the mothers soldier
boy in his service to his country de-
serves Spanish prison. If we all did
not meet such characters every day we
could not credit the "Calls" comments,
and the serious question is, What can
be done about it?
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has issued
call for ZOO additional volunteers.
The quota for Delaware under this call
is named at 199 to 2t0 men. the esti-
mates differing Since the State has
furnished regiment Of 1923 officers
and men under the first call when our
quota was only 341 it is reasonable to
suppose that due credit will be given
for them and that since at the most
Delaware is due BAL plus 210 men or a
total of 551 and has furnished nearly
twice that number there will be no
further enlistments called for here. 1t
is suggested that the twelve companies
of the First Regiment be increased
from "a men each to 104 each, adding
240 men. Nor is this necessary in our
opinion. We confess we know aoth-
ing Of military affairs, do not speak
for Uncle Sam, but he is reasonable
fellow and our conclusions are Of that
kind,
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
LITERARY NOTES.

There are several unusually attractive ar
ticles in ''St. Nicholas" this month, and
even in the great food of magazine litera.
ture and the inundation of war-news they
will not be overlooked by the young au-
dience to whom they especially appeal.
Miss Strobridge tells the story of IAN
Unwilling Balloonist'-a newsboy, who,
in the early days of California was by &C
cident carried aloft with an escaping bal
loon. The illustrations by Kaufman are
finely characteristic. Major ]. B. Pond in
his boyhood made an unlucky swap, and
tells Us of the misadventure in "My First
Gun.n The weapon was pill-lock"-a
variety probably new to this generation.
Few know that Beranger's song, "The
King of Yvetot," dealt with true potent
ate and real monarchy. Gerald Brennan
talks entertainingly of the quaint little
realm, and revives its traditions and le-
gends for the modern reader.
Lawrence Irwell has story that will ap-
peal especially to philatelists. 1t is called,
"a Stamp Collectors Experience" and in
cidentany shows the fallacy Of some cir
cumstantial evidence. The illustrations
are by Malcom Fraser.
Barney Hoskin Standish writes of "The
Bumble-Bee" and succeeds in making an
effective plea for the furry little fellow.
If Mr.. Standish is right, the prosperity Of
tae nation depends on this fertilizer of the
clover-heads.
Other items of the table of contents that
may well be mentioned are Glover
Names" by Miss Mosby. little discourse
on derivations; 1.-THE Scribe of Durley,"
one of Miss Clouds clever ballads; "The
Art of whiting" with illustrations; and
Mr.. Riordon's brisk short story, "How Matt
Became Reporter"
The serials by Mr.. Stockton. Mr.. Rupert
Hughes, Mrs. Jackson. and Mr.. ]. T. Trow-
bridge, are varied and absorbing in inter
est to their respective admirers.
The June 'fst Nicholas" performs again
the feat of finding novelty in the well ex-
plored field of fiction for the young. There
is good balloon story, story for stamp
collectors, history of the opera-bouffe
kingdom, Yvetot, an account of the hum
BILE bumble-bee, one of Miss Woodward's
delightful ballads of Durley, sketch of the
wonders boy can accomplish with jack
knife, queer "darky" fairy-story, and
newspaper reporters adventure.
Besides shorter features, there are the
four serials and the well-conducted depart
ments. The illustrations are as good can
be made in magazine of any class.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.

Commencement Week at Delaware Col
lege opens Sunday June 18th. D On that
evening the Rev Edward Henry Eckel, a
graduate of the College in the class of 1885.
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon On
Monday night will take place the under
graduate contest in oratory; on Tuesday
night the anniversary of the Athen@an
Literary Society; on Wednesday morning
the Commencement exercises, and on We'd
nesday night the anniversary celebration
Of the Delta Phi Literary Society, to be
followed by the annual. Commencement
dance,
Prot. John B. Moore, of Columbia Uni
versity, New York. recently appointed
First Assistant Secretary of State. has con-
sented to deliver an address at the exer-
cises on the morning of Commencement
day. The other exercises of the day will
include the graduating orations, the an
nouncement of prizes won, and the confer
ring Of degrees.
It is possible that some of the graduating
class who have recently enlisted in the
army will not be. present to receive their
degrees, but such of them as can obtain
leave of absence win attend the commences
ment exercises.
Examinations of candidates wishing to
enter the College will be held at Newark
on June 18th and 18th. and on the same
dates at Middletown. Smyrna, Dover, Mil
ford. Georgetown, Lewes, and Seaford, If
shall notify the President of the
College Of their intention to present them
selves at such points for examination.
Candidates who do not pass the June ex-
aminations may present themselves for en-
at the college on September 18th
and 14th.
The next College year opens on Tuesday.
September 14th. Before that time the ma
shine and wood working shops, DESTROYED
'y fire few weeks since, viii be rebuilt !
and properly equipped for the work of the |
department The present indi- |
,ations are that the next Freshman clsss |
viii be Of satisfactory sizs.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

MARYLAND has had anothsE dis.
graceful lynching. This time at Sal
isbury where the negro King. whose
crime is elsewhere referred to, was
taken from jail and hanged and shot.
The sheriff refused to give up the keys
but the mob. broke down the doors.
Lynch law does not pay and many of the
best citizens of Wicomico county are
indignant oyer the disgraceful act.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

"THERE goes the dead hearse" was
the surprising exclamation yesterday
of a Middletown lad whose words
startled at first because Of their asso-
citation. The boy meant the ''dead
wagono, a vehicle which every un-
dertaking establishment keeps for GER
tain purposes, the hearse being used
on formal occasions. The boy will
learn better but the man who "knows
it all" and in language at least
holds himself up as a model will
never learn. His inaccuracies are
stumbling blocks to others. Referring
to the death of Private Phillips at
Camp Tunnel and the escort to the
depot, SC, be said, in the presence Of
children, SIT was a pathetic sight
to see the young mans regiment es-
cort him to the depot; those kind of
things are extremely touching" It
was not the regiment" of over q
thousand men but the company" with
certain regimental officers. A boy
may say q ''dead hearse" but he
would not be so inaccurate as to use
the word regiment" when but a COM
pany was meant. And ''those kind"
the boy would never use; he might say
''them kind" which is just as correct
as the other expression, ''those kind"
He has probably learned that ''kind, !"
"sOrt," &c., are singular and it should
be ''this or that kind" ''this or that
sort, I" fthese or those kinds" as the
objects may be near at hand or more
distant or as they may be in the sim
gular or plural number. But why
mention such inaccuracies ?queries the
man who loves the sound of his own
voice though it is ungrammaticsl.
Why mention anything ? EhI
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
AND the General Assembly

AND the General Assembly has ad
journedt There wilLnow be pleasapt
weather, let the people rejoice. The
sine die came yesterday at o'clock.
What has been done during the ten
months for which the General Assem-
bly, has drawn pay no man can yet tell
in toto. The official records will re-
veal. The Wilmington City Charter
bill was killed on Thursday by the
Senate.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
a Man VINO Is riree,

An the time, owing to impoverished blood,
should take Hoods sarsaparilla to purify
and enrich the blood and give him vitality
and vigor.
This condition of Weakness and lack of
energy is natural con sequence ofths hscom.
ing Of warmer wsat'aeS which nnds the
system debilitated an the blood impure.
A good spring med icine is necessity with
almost everyone. Hoods sSrsaparilla b
what millions take in the spring. It's
great power to pur ify and enrich the blood
and build up health is one of the facts Of
common experience:
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
THE WAR.

Real war news has been scarce for
q week. The ocean is large and Samp-
son and Schlsy have not been able to
meet the Spanish feet though it is
hoped is now cooped up ct San
tiago in the harbor and can no
longer run away. All the Americana
ask is a meeting, an opportunity to
test the strength of the enemy. 1t is
said that the administration has de-
cided upon a ''quick blow". decisive
blow. A total Of 11S,O00 volunteers
have SO far been mustered in. They
are being encamped along the coast.
The report that the Cruiser Baltimore
has been wrecked at Manila by an ex-
plosion, is not credited by the govern
ment.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
Reduced Rates to wilmington. Vi

Reduced Rates to Wilmington, via
PenngylYanla Railroad.
For the benefit of persons desiring to
visit Wilmington, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company (Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad Company will sell
special excursion tickets on Thursday,
June 9, from all stations on. the Delaware
Division south Of Porter. inclusive, to Will
mington and return at rate of single fare
for the round trip. These tickets will be
good on regular trains on June 9, and good
returning on regul ar trains on 10 and H.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
Just Think
A Little.

It will not take five min
utes' nspection to satisfy you
that the great lines of Spring
Suits that the New York
Clothing House is selling at
$3.50, $3.50, $1O and $l2
mean better goods than others
call modest priced at from
SO to SIS.
Just now we're having a
run on Serge Suits-some
halfIined with silk, some fully
lined-others without any lin
ing, blacks, blues, steels, $3.50
to SIS for Suits, So SO to- $l1
or Goats and Vests.
g. A. R. Suits, single and
double breasted, with 2 sets of
bul tons-s8s5O for the best
grade.
All Wool Blue Trousers,
$l.50 up. Vests, 81 90 up
Any kind of trading stamps
with your purchase.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

NEDOOEO-
Atwood Colored Jacquard Crepon, re-
duced to SIPS
Silk-and-wooI undulating Cheyron-S1.3 IS
from Sl75
silk-and-wool Bayadere Barege-s2 IS
from $3.50.
Atwood twilled Tailor Chevron-Sl25 25
from SITS.
Silk-and-wool Fancy Suitings, reduced to
SIPS.
SiIk-and-wool dotted EpingIe, reduced to
$125.
Open-work designs of silk-and-wool Bro
cades-S3 so from $3.50.
Self eolored corded Crepe de Chine-S27 Is
from $3.50.
AND SOME DAINTY COTTONS AS
WELL
High class French Organdies-light and
dark grounds, Csc from Csc and 40c.
Tinted ground figured Swisses-65c from
85c.
Batiste d. Orleans-a sheer figured mus
lin-75c from 81.
Fancy Figured Mousseline de Soie-S5e
from SOC.
AND SOME POPULAR BLACK FAB
RIGS
Atwood Figured Grenadines-25e instead
of 371Sc ,s
Atwood canvas-S7Kc from csc.
Figured Mohair Frisse 81, 81. Is and 81. so
reduced from Sl.25, 81. so and 81.
Silk-and-wool fancy corded PopIin-S2.
from s..
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

ALI efforts to hkve the Five Commits
sioner bill for Sussex county, Del, passed
have failed. One more effort will be made
by discarding certain Objectionable fea-
lures. says an exchange. If that be true
the future of the bill is doomed to defeat.
There Is nothing else to it but Objectionable
features. except for few politicians who
are clamoring for spoils. Three COM
missioners have been tried in all the coun-
ties and have given satisfaction. It has
been and will continue TO satisfy the tax
payers but not few politicians that are
ont of office and want to get in."-Mary-
land Exchange.
How much of truth there may ts In
the ''elamoripg. for spoilsp We do not.
know bat the assertion that all our
counties have ''thrae commissioners"
and that their government is satis-
factory. is amusing. Not one of the
counties Is so governed, nor are the
tax payers satisfied with the govern
ment which they have. What is the
nature of that government ? We
might give the information but 1t will
be more lasting knowledge If you
query the next man you meet, and the
next, for not one voter in ten can give
the exact information.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

/ COLLECTOR Of Taxes Cleaver is ad-
vertising postponed sales" of real es-
tate for taxes, making the expenses
several times the taxes. when there are
grave doubts as to his rights to sell at
oil
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
For Graduates b But ia a ste; step
Gowns wbene ~ srlo '''e

standing with reluctant feet,
Where the brook and river meet,
Womanhood and childhood fleet!"
The fair graduates will be bidding
adieu to school and stepping into a
new and broader world. The gown
is an important feature of the occa-
sion. These fabrics to choose from:
Cream Albatross, 40c and SOC.
Atwood Cream Challis, 40c, SOC and CSC.
Atwood Cream Serge, CSC.
Cream Mohair, 75c to S1.50
Henriettas, 371zc to SIPS.
Atwood Cream Crepe, 81.
Cream Barege, S1.50.
Silk-and-wool Crepe Imperial, $275.
Silk-and-wool Figured Brilliants, 75c, 81.
Printed Crepe Bengaline, S1.25.
Fancy shades in Moire Diagonal, 85c.
Fancy shades in Chiffon Grenadine, S1.50.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

Seekers after gold are often disappointed.
Seekers after health take Hoods Sarsapar-
lila and find it meets every expectation.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
VIM. B. Sharp & Co
FOURTH and MARKET Sis
Wilmington, Del.
Black Grenadines.

If we ever have m
weather this season, there's an
opportunity in these thin black
stuffs that will prove interest
ing. They are in small, neat
meshes and figures, some being
all wool and some with cotton
warp. but all very fine goods
and much below regular value.
The Soc. ones for 29c.
The 45c. ones for 2ec.
The 40c, ones for 25c.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
Plain Novelties,

a very popular dress stuff this
season. Some new ones bright
as a new dollar are just here
in handsome styles for 29c in
stead of 37ac.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

Clothino SOME pretty suits for
60 De- boys tempt a special
lOE DOyS word today. They are.
made of navy blue serge of un-i
usual goodness, made in natty style;
each suit has extra collar and shield
of duck. Collars are edged with
white and inlaid with bIue-and-
white or red-and-white checks
the change of collar and shield
making such decidedly different
effect that it's practically two suits
in one, The price-
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

:
all wool and some with cotton
warp but all very fine goods
and much below regular. value.
The SOC. ones for 2sc.
The 45c. ones for 29c.
The 40c, ones for 25c.
Plain Novelties,
a very popular dress stuff this
season. Some new ones bright
as new dollar are just here
in handsome styles for 29c in
stead of 37ac.
Special for Saturday.
Commencing at 8 o'clock,
we will sell 1000 yards of
remnants in calicoes and plaid
dress cottons at &c per yard
they have sold all the season
for 5, 6 and 12c per yard.
White Ducks
are very desirable for waists
and suits-they are in short
lengths~our l21 and 15c
grade for l0c per yard.
India Linen
in short lengths-2 to 10
yards each-25c grade for
l2ac per yard.
Gingham.
Ye old time style stuff es-
pecially nice for aprons. 'Tis
extra heavy, mostly in neat
plaids-5c per yard.
Muslins and Sheetings
at the following reduced
prices:
N yards wide pillow casing, s1zc
! ~ yards wide sheeting Ice.
~ yards w3de sheeting, 1sc.
Made of Utica bleached mus
lin.
Linen and Cotton
Birdeye.
100 pieces, 10 yards to each
piece, Sanitary linen and cot
ton diaper cloth at the follow
ing prices:
Is inch, SOC. per piece.
20 inch, 55c. per piece.
q inch. 6Oc. per piece.
"a inch, CSC. per piece.
q inch, 75c. per piece.
VIM. B. SHARP & co.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28
wANAMAKER,S
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, May q, 1893
We Are Selling
Finest Dress Goods
at LeSSened Prices

Leadership demands the world
of newness here each day. 1t ex-
-cuses nothing; shows ne pity-bur
is a resistless impulse that keeps
this store at the head. The finest
textile must have wearer in a few
weeks. Part or all of a coloring or
weave that tarries must be ousted
by the dynamics of Iessened price.
Our highest novelties are not
exempt from this rule; nor is any
other class of dress goods.
Hence, decisive bargains for those
who are in time to avail of them.
Middletown transcript., 1898-05-28

The SOC. ones for 29c.
The 45c. ones for 29c.
The 40c, ones for Csc.
The copper country evening news., 1898-01-03

hecla Lodge, NO. 90, |. o. o. F., will
hold their regular meeting on Wednes
day. Janu ry 5. Installation OF officers
All members are requested to be present
JAMES SHARP, N. G.
WILLIAM FISHER, Secretary.
A regular meeting of Calumet Lodge,
No. 134, L. 0. o. + will be held on Tues.
day evening. January 3. There will be
installation OF officers, when a full at
tendance is requested
There will be special meeting, Ladies'
Auxiliary, A. o. III. on Wednesday even
ing, January 5, in Y. OF H. hall.
To the members OF Red Jacket Lodge,
No. 129, A. o U. ": You are hereby re-
quested to attend the meeting on Thurs
day evening, January 6, 1898, to assist
in the initiation OF officers Tor the en- u.
ing term. Also other important bust.
ness tn be transacted,
W, W. ELLIS, Recorder.
THEo W DEGOYER. M. w.
The copper country evening news., 1898-01-03
Something to Know.

Ii may be worth something TO know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centers in the stomach,
gently stimulates the liver and kidneys.
and aids these organs in throwing off
Impurities OF the blood. Electric Bltters
improves the appetite, aids digestion, and
is pronounced by those who have tried
it as the very best blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for so cents
or 81 per bottle at d. T. McDouald's
drug store.
The copper country evening news., 1898-01-03
Obituary Notice

The remains OF the late James Tach
ell, Sr.. arrived here on the afternoon
train last Friday and we're met at the
depot by large concourse OF friends
Mr.. James Tachell. OF Butte, and his
sister, Mrs. Main, OF Fond Du Lac. nc.
companied the remains, which were
taken to the residence OF the son OF the
deceased, Mr.. John Tachell, Of Eighth
street, from where the funeral was held
yesterday. Services took place AT
Christ church, at which the rector. Rev.
Jewell. officiated. The Sons OF st.
George. OF which organization the de-
ceased was charter member, attended
the services in q body and six members
acted az pall.bearers. The remains were
inferred at Lake View.
The funeral OF the late Charles Tunan.
The copper country evening news., 1898-01-03
Lincoln Park, Chicago.

One OF the beauty spots Of Chicago. ID
described in most beautifully illus
trated book. OF SO pages, now being dis
tributed by the Chicago. Milwaukee & st
Paul railway company. 1t is full OF the
finest half.tone pictures OF one OF Crea
tion's most charming places OF resort for
citizans OF the Great Republic. Everyone
who has ever visited the park will appre-
ciate the souvenir, and Tor those who
have not it will be revelation Of what
is tobe seen in Chicago. 1t can only be
procured by enclosing twenty-five (25)
cents in coin or postage stamps, to Geo.
II. Heafford, general passenger agent,
40 Old Colony Building, Chicago, III.