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Middletown transcript., 1899-01-07

DR.. Barber and Henry Nichols re-
Gently purchased the high bred stall
lion "Andrew NJ" at q public sale and
it now appears that the animal is very
much desired by some anxious horse
breeders, at thefollowing clipping from
the Baltimore Herald indicates:
''That clever horseman and trainer
Nat Dwyer, has just returned from
trip to Maryland. His mission to that
part Of the country illustrates phase
of the horse business. At the recent
trotting sale the high bred stallion.
"Andrew NJ" was put under the ham
mer and was sold to Maryland gent le-
man for $461. When it was too late,
some of the foreign buyers who want
ed promising young stallion realized
that they had allowed good thing to
slip through their fingers. A few days
ago Mr.. Dwyer received a commission
by cable to 60 to Maryland and try to
get the horse. Armed with fairly
good sized roll Of bank bills Dwyer ar
rived at the new home of Andrew M,
but all bis persuasive eloquence failed
to induce the new owner to sell the
horse. A good profit was offered, then
raised, but it was no 60. Finally the
direct question was put: "What will
you take for him2n .Not cent less
than So, ,O00.D .D-EIkton Gazette.
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A LONG LOST BROTHER FOUND.

About SO years ago four sons, Philip,
John, George and Thomas Green resid-
ed with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Green, near the Drawbridge,
Sussex county. After the death Of Mr..
Green, his widow, with her two sons
George and Thomas--moved with rela-
tives on farm near Frederica, leaving
the other two boys Philip and John
with their uncle, Mr.. John O. Green,
near Angola. After the death OF the
mother Philip lost all trace of his bro
ther Thomas, and for the past twenty
years he did not know whether Thorn
as was dead or alive.
Last week, through a friend whoh had
been visiting near Bridgeville, he
learned that Thomas Green was liY-
ing near that place, and that Thomas
Green said he had q brother by the
name of Philip, but did not know what
had become OF him, Philip was inform
ed Of The fact. and Tuesday drove to
Bridgeville and recognized his long
lost brother. after separation Of 30
many years.
Since Thomas left his old h6ne near
the Drawbridge be has been In George
town on several occasions, and about
II years ago worked with Mr.. q s
Johnston, near Stockley Station. His
other two brothers are still living, one
| residing In Wilmington and the other
near Angola. Sussex county. Sussex
Journal.
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CURRENT EVENTS.

A man has just been released from
prison In New York after q ten years
incarceration for crime he did not
commit. A trother, dying, confessed
The convicted man kneWAlI the time
he was innocent and his brother was
guilty, but the brother had consump-
tion and would die soon enough with
out going to jail, he argued, SO he suff-
cred in silence.
The Richmond (Mo.) Republican
takes it's subscribers into its confidence
to this extent: s.This paper has eked
out an existence of three months on
wind. The two former proprietors
have hied themselves to pastures new,
and we have been left with the bag to
hold. Ii we were hunting snips our
position would be far from an enviable
one. But as we are after Republican
dollars we live In hopes"
The four sons of John Sumers, at
Trail, Ohio, married the four daughters
of James Hochstettler, at the latter's
home. The young women's ages range
from IS to 2S, and the ages Of their re-
spective husbands vary only slightly
The ceremony Of marrying the four
couples occupied almost an hour, the
same clergyman performing all. The
four brothers and their wives will live
within stones throw OF each other.
The POpulists in the lower branch of
the Kansas Legislature have passed a
bill (which will come before the Senate
this week. to provide for submitting to
popular vote in every county propo-
siti0n that the county shall erect and
operate telephone lines. Likely enough
the scheme will carry; and it is quite as
likely that one Of the earliest results Of
giving the Kansans unlimited oppor-
tunities for talking at home will be to
break up their Populistic meetings.
Middletown transcript., 1899-01-07

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Fearless in Expression,
Sound in Principle,
Unswerving lin Its Allegiance to Right
Theories and Right Practices.
The Sun Publishers All the News All the
Time, but it does not allow its columns to be
degraded by unclean, immoral or purely
senationa1 matter
Editorially, The Sun Is the Consistent Ana
Unchanging Champion and Depender OF
Popular Rights And Interests against
political machines and monopolies OF every
character. Independent in all things, extreme
in none. 1t is for good laws, good govern
ment and good order.
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year.
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The Weekly Sun Publishes all the news
of each week, giving complete accounts OF
all events of interest throughout the world
The Weekly Sun is unsurpassed as an.
Agricultural Paper.
It is edited by writers of pratical exper-
ience, who know what farming means an
what farmers want in an agricultural jour
nal. It contains regular reports OF the WORK
of the Agricultural experiment stations
throughout the country, of the proceedings
of farmers clubs and institutes. and the
discussion of new methods and ideas in
agriculture. Its Market reports Poultry
department and Veterinary column are
particularly valuable to country readers.
The poultry Department is edited by we'll
known poultry expert, and every issue
contains practical information of value for
poultry-raisers. Poultry on many farms
has become great source of revenue, ana
those interested in this profitable industry
will find the Poultry department OF the
Weekly Sun invaluable in the way OF sug-
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One dollar year. inducements to get
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postage in the United States, Canada and
Mexico. Payments invariably in advance.
Address.
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Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore, Md.
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The charge Of General Miles, that
beef unfit for use was furnished the
army during the war with Spain,
is likely to be thoroughly investigated.
The War Investigating Commission is
now working upon it, and the Secre-
tary of War has ordered Board OF
Survey, composed OF army officers, to
make a searching Investigation Of the
charge and to report its findings as
early as possible. Col. DENLY, men,
ber of the War Investigating Commits
sion, says the canned beef industry Is
at stake; that if the charge Of General
Miles is proven, American canned beef
will be barred out OF every country in
the world, which would be very SER
ions matter, not only to meat packers,
but to cattle raisers.
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When you are nervous and sIsepless, take
Hoods sarsaparilla. It makes the nerves
strong and gives refreshing sleep.
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Daily. Daily except Sunday.
"a" Stops to leave passengers from Whining.
ton and points north, or take passengers for
points south of Delmar.
'f' Stops only on notice to conductor or agent
or on signal.
'i' Stops to leave passengers from Middle
town and points SOUTH
"p" Stops to leave passer gers from points
south OF Delmar, or take passengers for VIII
ming and points north.
NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATIONS TRAINs.-Leave
Wilmington 8.l3, l1.04, q. m, 2 35, AT, and
8 IS, p. m, weekdays Leave New Castle S.3l,
9.46, ll.04 g. M, AT and 81 p. M, week
days.
Express trains leaving Harrington sos g. m.
through solid to and from Baltimore, via Porter
and Newark
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The condition Of the U. S. Treasury
now and one year ago furnishes an
object lesson to the world Of the almost
limitless financial resources of this
country. Most nations emerge from
war with their finances in more or
less crippled condition. Not so with
this country. We fought victorious
war, all on a cash basis, and we have
cash balance In our treasury Of about
$55. .0OO, ,0O0. O0more than wehad oneyear
ago. Here are the exact fgur s, which
W Ill arouse the envy of the richest ma
tions Of the world: Cash balance on
hand January 1, 1898 $235, ,474, ,769:
Cash balance on hand January l, 1899
$3.50, 100000.
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John White, the oldest citizen of Wi
comico county, died at an early hour
Tuesday Dec. 9th, surrounded by his
immediate family. He had been in
failing health for two years, but there
was no evidence that the end was ne ar
till be was seizsd with an attack ofgrip
on Wednesday previous. Hepassed his
95th birth day August 18th, last. He
had been quite prominent in town (Sal-
isbury) and countya fairs.
On Wednesday morning at the same
hour, Kendall Perdue, Of Parsonsburg.
passed away at the age Of %. One year
younger and lived one day longer. Mr..
Perdue and Mr.. While were school
mates.
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George Philip an aged citizen of
Quantico district was waylaid Saturday
night while going from Quantico to his
home in Nutter;s Neck, and robbed;
and is now lying in an unconscious con-
dition with his skull probably fractured.
During the evening on Saturday he was
in Quantico and called at one or two
places to ges small check cashed, and
was seen to have the mon ey. He left
the town about midnight for his home.
When about one mile from town he
was struck by some one from the rear
on the back Of the head which felled
him. How long he lay there is not
known but succeeded 10 regainin2 his
feet and reaching the home Of Everett
Gordy about one mile below. Shortly
afterward he became unconscious and
has remained SO TO this time. He was
robbed Of the money paid him on the
check. The attack was undoubtedly
made for the purpose Of robbery
Salisbury Advertiser.
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rIiddletown Directory

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
President, j. r.. Nc w horteri Hecresary J. a
Suydam; CharlesH. Howell, George g. Rowe
VIM. r., Cochran.
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BRANCH RoAps.


DELAWARE, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA r. r.
Leave Harrington for Franklin City and way
statfods 1899 a m 637 p m week days. Return.
ing train leaves Franklin City $50 g. N. and
l.37 p. m. week days.
Leave franklin City for Chincoteague (via
steamer) 1.43 p. M. week days Returning,
Leave Harrington for Georgetown, Lewes
leave Lewes 6.45 q. m. and 800 p. m.week-
days.
Leave Harrington for Berlin. 10 SO q. m. and
6.37 p. m. week days. Returning, leave Berlin
6.57 a m and 24G p. m. week days.
QUEEN ANNE & kent z. R.-Leave Townsend
for Centreville and way stations 9 2l q. m, and
5.3l p. M. week days Returning, leave Centre
vile 7.26 q. m. and 2.37 p. M, weekdays.
DELAWARE & CHESAPEAKE r. R.-Leave Clay
ton for Oxford and way stations 9. 3s g. M, and
6.E p. M, week days Returning, leave Oxford
6.45 a. M, and 40 p. M, weekdays.
CAMBRIDGE & SEAF ORD R. R.-Leave Seaford
for Cambridge and intermediate stations lll7 q.
m. and Ills p. m. week days, Returning, leave
Cambridgel7.00 and 2.S0 y. m. weekdays
CoNNEcT1oN-At. Porter, with Newark and
Delaware City Railroad. At Townsend, with
Queen Anne's & Kent Railroad. At Clayton
with Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad and
Baltimore & Delaware Bay Railroad. At Har-
rington, with Delaware. Maryland & Virginia
Railroad. At Seaford, with Cambridge Seaford
Railroad. At Delmar, with New York, Philar
delphia & Norfolk. Wicomico & Pocomoke. and
Peninsula Railroads.
]. B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager.
J. R. WOOD. General Passenger Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1899-01-07

Vermonters In Washington say they
do not expect an extra session of the
legislature, which will not meet regu-
larly again until October, 1900, to be
called to elect successor to the late
Senator Morrill,. The Governor will
name successor and he will occupy
the seat until the regular session of the
legislature besides whether he or some
other Republican shall occupy 1t for
the remainder Of the term. It is believ-
cd that either Representative Grout or
ex-Gov. Dillingham; will be appointed.
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In view OF the critical condition Of
affairs in the Philippines for which
Spanish duplicity and Germany's secret
dealing with Aquinaldo are believed to
be partly responsible, delay in ratifying
the treaty of peace will be almost GRIM
inal, because il may result in consid-
erable loss Of life and property. It is
generally admitted that the ratification
Of the trea y has no bearing one way
or the other on the final disposition OF
the Philippines or on the question OF
expansion, and seventy senator's have
promised to vote for ratification; there
fore there is absolutely no excuse for
delay, and those senators who attempt
it, If any do, will invite the public con-
demnation that they will almost GER
tainly receive.
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BLauKETs& ROBES.

AS the seasons come and so SO
does an immense stockof season
able goods in our line. Summer
as it fades from sight leaves
memory of a great season with
US.
Our immense stock of sheets
and busters have disappeared
and again the space is taken up
with winter goods.
We. come before you today
with onr fall opening You will
find in our stock room BLAN-
KETS and ROBES all sizes,
grades and patterns. Before
you make selection call and see
us. We will appreciate your call
and will take pleasure in showing
you through our immense stock.
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BANKS.
Peoples National Bank.--Presiden G.. w
Nv Naudain Cashier, Geo. D. Kelley Teller.
w. q. Lockwood. Bank Building on East
Cftizens i;iti National Bank. President, Joserh
Biggs: Cashier, John s. Crouch; Teller, y.
Darlington. Bank Building on South Broad
Street.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Middletown Council, No. 2, Jr. @. y. a: M.
Meets every. Monday night in Now Whorter's
Hall at o'clock.
Union Lodge, No. 5, A. F. a A. nj. Meets
first Tuesday of each month in Town Hall.
Good Samaritan LODGE No. 81 /. .. Y. Il.
Meets every Thursday night in McWhorters
Damon Lodge, No. u, K. OF P. Meets every
"Wednesday night In McWhorters Hall 81
Major John Jones Post, No. q, g. A. 3.
Meets every Friday night in Reynolds Build
Welcome Conciave Heptasophs.. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night In
Union Lodge, No. 9, A. O. q. w, meets every
I'd and 4th Tuesday night In McWhorterf
Hall.
LOCAL DETERMINATIONS.
Volunteer Hose Company, meets 6rst Fri
day night Of each month In Hose House.
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THE TRArsoRlPT, sl.0O perysar.
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Washington

The reception was as brilliant as usual,
but there was q tinge Of sadness In Con-
Vressional and Diplomatic circles which
could not be shook off. They could
not forget that the remains Of the old
est Senator, both in years and In servics
morrill,, Of Vermont-after 0 funeral
Saturday afternoon, in the Senate
Chamber, were on the way to bis state
for interment; nor that tho funeral Of
tie Oldest diplomat, in point Of service,
and probably the most popular person
ally-Senor Matias Romero, late Mexi-
can ambassador to the U. S.--was only
held Sunday afternoon, and was attend
ed by most of them. Senior Romero
came to Washington in 1859 and with
the exception of several short periods
had been continuously connected with
the Diplomatic Corps until his death.
President Mckinley thought seriously
Of abandoning the reception, because
of these two deaths so close together,
but after comforting, by proxy with Lead
ing diplomats he concluded to hold it.
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For many years. when in health, it
was the custom of DR.. G. Fl. Richards
to give Christmas treat to the unfor--
tunates at the Aims House each year.
Since he has been unable to perform
this pleasant duty bimself, his wife
has kept up the practice and Christmas
eve she sent quite lot Of Christmas
good things aud presents that they ap-
preciated very highly. Raw. Adam
Stengle made an address and vocal mu-
sic was furnished by several young lad.
les of the t,Wn, on Sunday, Overseer
Fred w. Walls made the occasion stiD
more joyous to the inmates by giving
them another treat and ''goose din
ner.'' The occasion was much enjoyed
by all.
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at the last meeting Of the Cabinet
Secretary Hay was instructed to dis
approve the Serynser cable concession,
which was obtained from the late Gov
ernor Of Hawaii upon the condition that
it should lapse if disapproVed by the
u. s. Secretary Of State within six
months. This concession gave the COM
pany monopoly of all cable comunica-
tion with Hawaii. and its disapproval
leaves the whole matter open. 1t is
considered certain that there will soon
be cable communication with Hawaii,
but whether it will be established by
the Government or by private corpora
tioa is yet to be settled.
Middletown transcript., 1899-01-07

The Department Of State has just re-
ceived from Consul General z. T. Pat
terson, at Calcutta India, report,
showing the average monthly pay In
q. s. money, OF different sorts OF lab
orers in India. An able bodied farm
laborer is paid from $3.50 to $3.50
month; unskiIled cotton mill laborers
from S1.9o to $3.50, and skilled from 81
to SIS; household servants from 50. .25to
So; common masons. carpenters and
blaeksmiths from 81 to $3.50, hostler
from So to $3.50; unskilled railway lab
or from 81. so TO 50. IL. and skilled from
81 to $40, and cooley laborers from
81. go to $2.25. These would seem TO-
be beggally wages If the employers fed
the person employed, but they do not;
the poor devils have to buy their own
food.
Middletown transcript., 1899-01-07

The storehouse of A. E. Adams at
Cannon, with its contents, was DESTROY
ed by fire Sunday night. Owing to the
high wind and the rapid spread Of fire,
Mr.. Adams was unable to save any Of
his stock. The origin of the fire is un-
known. The loss will amount to about
81, 500. It is said the stors and stock
were insured for $4,000, which will
fully cover Mr.. Adams's loss.
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M1DDLETowN. DEL. JAN. I, 1899.
MY MARYLAND.


(For other items under this heading turn to
inside pages.)
Under the new law in Queen Anne's
county, all delinquent taxpayers names
will be advertised as such by the coun-
ty treasurer after January first.
Dogs are playing havoc among the
sheep 10 the neighborhood OF Fairlee.
Msssrs. VIM. G.. Smyth, S. c. LeCompt,
S. D. beaverton and others are among
the losers.
Nehemiah Bailey, widely known
former resident Of Queen Anne county,
died in Baltimore, recently after a lin
gering illness, in his eighty-sixth year.
He was born in Caroline county, April
20, 1913, but resided at Centreville the
greater part of his life. He filled a
number OF public Offices.
"
Two old citizens Of Rock Hall, who
are now enjoying excellent health, have
ordered coffins for their interment. The
specifications are very exact. one of the
requirements being that oak boards
shall be used. Another old citizen has
had for twenty years the stalk of fine
walnut lumber to be used in making
his coffin stored away ready for use at
a momen t's notice. -Centreville Re-
cord.
Frank Quimby. the sixteen -year-old
son of Mr. William Quimby who resides
near Wye Mills, met with very pain
full accident, recently. Young Quimby,
with a friend, started to go duck-shoot-
ing and in putting his gun in the boat
the hammer struck the side of the boat
and was discharged. the load tearing
his right hand severely. He fastened
back to his fathers house where ply
sician was summoned who found it nee
essary to amputate his hand.
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Miss Emma Jones, daughter Of Mrs.
Eunice M. Jones, of Georgetown was
married to Prof. John P. Burdette,
Vice Principal of the Conference Aca-
denny, of Dover, Christmas week. The
bride is a sister Of George w. and
Frank M. Jones.
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1899
THE SUN
BALTIMORE, MD,
1899
THE PAPER OF THE PEOPLE.

TIE AFEH OF IHE 1lO1 lie
FoR THE PEOPLE AND WITH THE PEOPLE,
Honest in Motive,
Fearless in Expression,
Sound in Principle,
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George r. Walls of Lewes was drown
ed in Delaware bay on Saturday after
noon two miles off Slaughter Beach.
He, in company with John Fl. Mills,
was sailing from Fourteen Foot Light
house in a yawl, when sudden gust
Of wind capsized the boat. Both men
crawled upon the boats bottom, but
Walls was washed off by a heavy sea
before rescuers reached them and i'm
mediately sank. Mills was rescued by
Captain Holland and the crew Of the
schooner r. Postless. He was nearly
frozen and in a semi-conscious state.
Walls leaves mother, who was depen-
dent on him for support.
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SUSSEX COUNTY.

(For other items under this heading turn to
inside pages.)
John Roe. of Seaford. Monday at
tempted to commit suicide by hanging
himself, but he was discovered and
cut down.
Farmer James Smith of near Bridge
vile, on Monday night shot thief who
was trying to loot his hen roost, but the
man escaped.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-16
70 Be Or NOT IO b.
The Old Question Has to Be
Answered Candidly by st.
Paul People.

What do the people of st. Paul think
of the statement published below? Can
any citizen ask for more convincing
proof2 What is there lacking in such evil
dence? Investigation will corroborate It.
1t is st. Paul proof for st. Paul people.
The most exacting cannot wish for any
thing more Read it.
Mr.. c. c. Jensen, No. 92S Marion street.
employed in the Great Northern rail-
road shops. says:
81 will make an affidavit swearing that
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at F. M.
Parker's drug store, cured me of back
ache which annoyed me at intervals for
years. The first or second attack I did
not mind, but as time went by they grew
more severe, laid me up sometimes, and
could scarcely walk or straighten after
STOPPING. Difficulty with the kidney Sc
cretions also existed, and when Doan,s
Kidney Pills cured me / am only too
anxious to let the residents of st. Paul
know that this remedy can be depended
upon to act up to its representations"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ers; price. 20 cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name. Doan's, and take
no substitute