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Middletown transcript., 1899-07-29
COUNTY DEBT

The citizens Of New Castle county,
including the city of Wilmington, ex-
pend every year, or rather they have
expended for them, nearly $1,OOO,OOO
hy county and municipal officials. Is
Il not time that the most careful safe,
guards known to private business
affairs shall be applied to the use OF
these fundsP Suppose the great major
ity of officials are honest, one dishonest
man in the whole number may bring
disgrace and great financial loss. Note
the daily papers and remember that
opportunity makes many a thief-and
remember that temptations should be
removed. The financial systems OF
this State and the counties are miser-
able ones-they need the attention OF
statesmen. What the State and
counties want is such use of the public
funds that dollars worth of value
material, labor or whatever it may be-
shall be given for every hundred cents
of the taxes paid by our citizens. How
can this be done? Easily, by the elee.
tion Of fully capable and thoroughly
honest officials. There is too much
winking at the peccodilloes Of "tht
boys'' who are in politics for whal
there is, and has been, in it. Recently
one who has bought lumber for the
public for years flor bridges. &c, wa'
told that "the Road Commissioner
are paying this year but one-half the
price for lumber which was paid lasl
year for the same" and he answered
with sneer. "What Of itpo Nc
more such fellows as he are wanted
in places Of public trust if honest ant
economical use of the public funds ar
to prevail. The price of lumber ha
not fallen one-half what it was las
year, nor can the excessive prices O
''jobs" in every department where
practiced be any more reasonably ex
claimed than by the confessiDg answer
"Whst Of itP"
But economy and honest must g
hand in hand. By economy is no
meant the Withholding of needed i'm
provements, Sc, but the dispensatiol
of the middleman. Two Legislative
sessions have failed to fix the salarie
of all our officials under the New Con
stitution. Why? Because it woult
seem that every legislator and every
lobbyist expects himself TO Gil one o.
those offices and he sel6shly wants The
big fees. OF course this is not true o.
all but it is true of enough to keep the
=. people in bondage to the tax gatherer
This is true irrespective of party,
What is the conclusion? Let the
financial policy of the city, the coun'
ties, the State be as far removed al
possible from partisan politics. Vital
say the peoplef
These thoughts are suggested by the
financial statements of New Castle
county affairs set forth upon the first
page of the TRANRCRIPT to-day. The
"EYery Evening" is doing good work
In its discussion of these matters and
every paper in the State should take
the subject up for thorough consider
alton. This is the time for such dis
cussion rather than during political
campaign.
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How's This .

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. CHENEY G CO., Toledo, o..
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cnre is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-29
L. a. W. MEET, BOSTON
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania

Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
For the Annual Meet of the League of
American WheeImen at Boston, August IA
to 10, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets, from all points
on its line, TO Boston at rate of single fare
for the round trip. Tickets will be sold on
August 12-to Ia, good to return August ID
to 20 when properly executed before agent
of initial line from Boston. Upon deposit
ing ticket with city ticket agent of initial
line from Boston, not later than August 49,
and the payment of fifty cents, tickets may
be extended to leave Boston not later than
August 81.
Bicycles carried free when not accom-
panied by other baggage. Special arrange
ments for clubs travelling as body.
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Bismarck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found whers Stomach. Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels are out Of order. If You
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power Of brain and body.
Only 25c 1t Yaughan's Pharmacy
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WANAMAKER'S.
Philadelphia, Monday, July "a, 1899.
COOL CLOTHING FOR MEN

Smart looking and cool are these
stylish Striped Flannel Suits for men.
Wonderful how quickly these tropical
striped fannels jumped into your
favor-the manufacturer hadn't an
ticipated such demand, and there
has been scarcity of the fabrics. Fore
handedness finds US with a full sup
ply just when demands are greatest.
Ali the fannels are striped, in good
colorings, and the coats are made
with the new shape lapel, either single
or double-breasted. Trousers are
made for belt, and many of the styles
may have belts of same material for
an added cost of 75c.
Coat and Trousers of domestic Aannels,
with single-bress:ed coats, at 81. so and
$40; with double breasted coats at $12.
Coat and Trousers of the finer French
fannels, coats double-breasted, at $40
Still quantity of the double-breasted
Serge Suits of the $3.50 and SIS
kinds, at $40 suit.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-29
Kenton Hundred voting Places Mike,

Kenton Hundred Voting Places Mixed
Here's mix up. Among the acts pass-
ed by the Legislature at its session for 1899,
were three referring to Kenton hundred +,
the purpose of which was to divide the
hundred into two election districts and to
provide a voting place in each district con-
venient to the voters in the Clayton end
and the Kenton en- d of the district respec-
lively. AS actually adopted, the law re-
quires that the voters in the Clayton end
ers in the Kenton end shall vote in the
Clayton end. Prof. w. l.. Gooding, prin-
cipal of the Clayton school, and member
of the Kent BAR was probably the first to
discover the error.
The first of these acts divides Kenton
hundred into two election districts. Clay
ton and Kenton are the principal towns of
the hundred, and although Clayton is the
larger, yet the voting place of the hundred
has for years been at Kenton. 1t leaves
Clayton in the First Election district and
Kenton in the Second.
The other two acts provide for the voting
districts. The first to be held in the building
now kept as hotel by Samuel Fortner, in
the town of Kenton. The second provides
for it to be held in the building now occu-
pied and used by John S. Casperson, Esq, :,
in the town of Clayton. In word the
status of the law is that all the voters re-
siding in the First Election District which
includes Clayton, must vote at Kenton
which is in the Second district, and all the
votars in tho Sacnnd district musk vote at
Clayton. The error in the acts cannot be
corrected without meeting of the Legis-
lature. There may be possibility that the
election officers could meet the situation by
appointing other polling places in case
those mentioned in the acts could not be
secured and there by permit the voters to
use the polling place convenient to them.
The act was drawn by Walter Hayes, Esq,
of Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-29

UPON our local page will be found a
statement Of the fees received by ths
State Of Delaware for the past six
months from interpretations TRUSTS
The scareerow raised by our friends,
the enemy. The TRANSCRIPT has no
use for Trusts, certainly not Of the
grinding kind, but what is to be done
about 1t when Democratic officials in
The State gather in the fees at the tune
Of tens Of thousands and ysll, "Repnb-
lIcan schemesIp In this the Demo,
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DELAwARE,s RICH HARVEST.

&
The general incorporation law. enacted
by the last Legislature, is yeritable bon.
anza for the State Treasury. Up to July
%, 139 companies have been granted char
ters by Secretary of State Hughes, the fees
for which amount to S3s 200, and it is
thought the State revenue in taxes will
reach 100000 annually.
The combined capitalization of the COM
panies is $271, 100000 The law went into
effect on March II.
Union Chain and Steel Company, with
power to issue stock up TO sixty millions,
is the greatest concern yet chartered, and
in the past five or six weeks it has not been
uncommon for million.dollar firms to be
chartered as frequently as concerns with
stock amounting to fifty thousand dollars.
One surprising feature is the manner in
which the automobile companies are flock
ing to Delaware for their charters. No
fewer than six have been incorporated
here recently and none has capitalization
less than one million.
While Secretary Estate Hughes thus far
has received S3S, ,7O7, from incorporated
companies in payment for their certificates.
it is estimated that the taxation on the cap
ital stock of these concerns will equal one
hundred thousand dollars annually, in ad-
dition to the first figures named. This is
to be paid annually to the Secretary of the
State on the first Tuesday of January.
When it is taken into consideration that
the resources of the State last year, without
the Incorporation law, were about $4,000,
the enormous impetus to be gained from
the act will be apparent.
At this early date it can be seen that
more than one-fourth of the entire re-
sources of last year have been provided for
from new companies incorporated, and
| Just what this revenue will amount to al
the end of theyear is a matter of conjecture
1t is believed by many that the revenue de
rived from taxing capital stock will equa
100000 by the end of the year. And still
there are more concerns to follow.
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Reduced Rates to P1ttsburg via Penn
syIvania Railroad. Account Young
Peoples Christian Union. U. p.
Church.
On account of the Young Peoples Christ
ian Union. U. P. Church, to be held at
Pittsburg, Pa, August 2 to Z, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets from points on its line, to Pittsburg,
at rate of single fare for the round trip;
minimum rate, twenty-five cents.
Tickets will be sold on August l and 2
and will be good to return until August g.
inclusive, except that by depositing ticket
with the Joint Agent at Pittsburg before
August 6, and the payment of fifty cents
the return limit may be extended to leave
Pittsburg not later than August 81, 1899.
For specific rates and conditions apply tc
Ticket Agents.
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SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES

Of course, one can wait until set
tied down again in the fall before
buying Sheets and Pillow Cases.
But the waiting will be costly. In
other words, there is very decided say
ing in buying now: These lots don't
need a word in the papers-prob-
ably will not get another mention.
But it seems only fair to give this
full wide notice.
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Enbroideries
Wash Goods

are all greately reduced in
prices. Many desirable dress
patterns in the following goods:
Scotch Lawns, &c. per yd.
Dress GiDghams, &c. per yd.
Best quality Seersucker, Tic. per yd.
Fine Lawns, &c.. from 12c. per I'd.
Zephyr Ginghams, &c., from 15c and 1Sc.
per yd.
Imported Ginghams 17c., from 25c. per
yard.
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Blankets

July sale of Wool Blankets.
SO pairs of sample blankets
from the best mills in the
country are here and will be
sold Saturday at less than the
actual cost. They consist of
white, gray and red, crib,
single bed and full size blan-
kets. All prices, from 75c
per pair up.
Middletown transcript., 1899-07-29
Pillow Cases

Best muslin; regular hens
42x36 a., lie instead of tic
42x38Z H., 12c instead of 18c
45x38H IN, l5c instead of 1oc
54x38H Y in, 16c instead of &c
Best muslins; hemstitched-
42x40K in, 2Sc 45x40H in, 3oc
54x4oK in, 35c
Fine muslin; double hemstitched-
42x36 in, Zoe 50x36 in, 25c
45x36 in, 22c s4x36 in, 2sc
Bolster Cases
Best muslin; regular dem
42x76H IN, 24c instead of 31c
4sx76K in, 28c instead of 33c
Standard muslin: regular hem
42x76H in., 2oc instead of 27c
Best muslin; hemstitched--
42x76K in, Soc instead of 60c
Sheets
Standard muslin; regular hem
$3.50 in, 38c instead of 45c
1880 IN, 4sc instead of Sc
72x9e in, Soc instead of 60c
6lxe0 in, Soc instead of 60c
Slx99 in., SIC instead of 63c
9ox90 in., ssc instead of Csc
Best Muslin; regular hem
Tx 90 in, 6Sc instead of e0c
slx 90 IN, 74c instead of Csc
o0x 90 IN, 78cinstead of 93c
COX go IN, s6c instead of $l.02
90xl08 m, 94c instead of $l.10
99x 99 m, $I.00 instead of $1.ls
9oxl0S in., $1,os instead Of $l.z5
loSxlos in., $l.3o instead Of $l.s5
John WanarnaIxer.
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VIM. B. Sharp ( Co
FOURTH and MARKET SIS.
Wilmington, Del.
White Goods

Saturday we will commence
the greatest sale of white
goods ever inaugurated in
our city. The prices will be
marvels Of cheapness, the
goods will be marvels of eood-
ness and bargains will flow
free and fast. Be sure to be
here on Saturday for these
bargains.
Plaid Nainsook, SC from &c.
Plaid Muslin, SC from 15c
Piques, 25c grade for l21lc
Piques, 25c grade for 15c.
Organdies, 25c grade for
l2Hc.
Organdies, 3lc grade for
l5c.
Organdies, SOC grade for
18c.
India Linens, 15c grade for
SC.
India Linens, SOC grade for
25c.
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Rev. Samuel Minner, local preacher of
the NJ. E. Church in Mispillion, died satur-
day aged 50 years. The remains were buried
at Harrington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-26
RETURNING TO NEW YORK.
The Cruiser Buffalo Sails From Glib
raltar.

A telegram has been received at the
Navy Department, saying that the cruiser
Buffalo, which has been transformed into
a troopship, sailed from Gibraltar yester-
day for New York
The Buffalo was originally an American
merchant steamer, and during the BRAZIL
IAN revolution was sold to that government
ana ntted out as a warship. She never
went INTO actual war service for that
country, however, for the reason that the
revolution was suppressed before her ar
rival in Brazil. At the outbreak of the
spanish war the Brazilian government, as
an act of comfy, sold the vessel 10 the
United states government. She was thor
oughly overhauled and provided with
stronger batteries and improved machine
cry, and became a most effective cruiser
Her operations were mainly confined 10
the southern West Indies, mainly in the
vicinity of Porto Rico. She demonstrated
her effectiveness as a good seaboat and
was considered one of the most formidable
cruisers in the service. Owing to her speed
ana cruising radius she was selected as a
vessel for use in the transportation of
troops and stores between this country and
the Philippines. She is provided with cots
and other accommodations for about 600
men, and is considered one of the best
transports In the navy. She is now return
ing nome from her first trip to Manila.
wren she has discharged her cargo she
Will be overhauled and sent back to the
Phlllpplnes over the same route
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FRYE ON CURRENT TOPICS
Maine Senator Says Coghlan Incident Will
-sr- Not Bring War;
Views on Speaker Reeds Retirement
Situation in PhiIippines-Vote
to Seat Quay.

NEW YORK. April 26-The World says:
Senator Frye was asked last night what
he thought would be the result of the
Coghlan incident. He said
TT may result unpeasantly to Cant.
Goghlan, but 1 have no idea that a war
with Germany will be the outcome. There
Will be no war. If Germany should wage
war on the United States she would lose
her best customer and would have a revo-
luton on her hands at home within six
months.
Il believe that Speaker Reed intends to
resign. 1 have been satisfied on that score
for some time
In my opinion, Mr.. Reeds retirement
Is actuated solely by desire to improve
MS financial condition, and he thinks there
is better chance to do so in New York
than in Maine. Still 1 won't say that Mr.
Reed has not also a political anchor to
wndward and realizes that New York Of
ters many opportunities for political pre-
ferment.
The situation in the Philippines Is not
nearly so good l should like to see it.
When We were in Paris no one connected
with the commission believed that more
than 5000 soldiers would be needed there
al any time.
Il believe the Filipinos will soon learn
mat American governors are not like their
Spanish predecessors. The idea that an
army of 100000 men will be needed to end
the rebellion is false one
Il am hopeful that troubles in the islands
soon will come to an end.
About the coming presidential cam
paign? l have not given it much attention
In my opinion, Bryan will be nominated
by the democrats.
Free silver will certainly be an issue
if Bryan has his way. but it is my belief
that the issues of the war will be the feat
ures in the next presidential campaign.
What will the Senate do in relation to
Quay? l can't speak for all the senator's
but l know that l shall vote to seat Mr..
Quay
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REPRESENTATIVE
MERCER
He Tells Couple of Stories on Nebraska
People.
New Use for u Bank Notifications
Gov. Thayer's Question to
Mr.. Bryan.

Representative Mercer of Nebraska is in
Washington, and was held up for an in
terview on the currency question by a Star
reporter today. Now, Mr.. Mercer is
statesman, all right enough, when he wants
to be, and has statesmanlike views upon
big questions But this was IAN off day
with him on the craftsmanship lay he
said; warm weather and all that.
Let me off for financial interview and
I will tell you financial story" he sug
gested. 1t was declared a go, and Mr..
Mercer proceeded:
There was a certain populist state Of
fetal out in my state-oh well. l won't
make any bones about it; he was secretary
of state and his name was Porter He was
populist from away back and in every
sense of the word.
He received notification from his bank
one day that his account was overdrawn.
He looked at The notification slip, turned it
on one side and then the other and finally
came to conclusion regarding its mean
ing"
The conclusion?"
He banked the notification of the over
drawn account ard drew a check against
1t for the amount stated. Oh, we have
some great heads among the populists out
our way.
A story on Bryan.
Then Mr.. Mercer was asked what the Ne
expansion.
''Oh, I'd heap rather tell you a story on
Bryan than try to go into that matter"
said Mr.. Mercer His offer was accepted
again, and he commenced:
We had state fair out in Nebraska,
and on the big day there were exercises of
speaking, singing and one thing and an
other. Ex-Gov. Thayer presided at the
ceremonies. They didn't have printed
program, but one of the newspaper men
on the platform prompted Gov. Thayer
whom to call upon. About half way
through the meeting the prompter said that
Bryan was next.
Who? asked the governor.
Why, William Jennings Bryan
Gov. Thayer stood up and called in
loud voice. William Jennings Bryan. Mr..
Bryan advanced toward the center of the
platform, a broad smile upon his engaging
countenance and his hand extended to Gov.
Thayer.
Gov Thayer looked at him, his face
never changing a muscle, and before Bryan
was half way the distance the governor
said in a voice which could be heard all
over the assemblage, DO you sing or
Speak1 "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-26
GEN. wHEELER's ASSIGNMENT.
Likely to Command the Re-Estab.
lished Department of Texas

There is strong probability Of the re-
establishment of the department of Texas.
in accordance with the wishes of the con-
gressional delegation of that state This
department was abolished at the outbreak
Of the Spanish war and merged into the de-
partment of the gulf. The proposition for
its re-estabiishment has been favorably
considered by the President and Secretary
of War, and 1t will probably be done within
the next few weeks.
1t is said that the President has conclud
ed not to subject Gen. Joe Wheeler to fhe
hardships of an active campaign in tho
Philippines on account of his age and deli
cate constitution, but to retain him in the
military service in this country instead. II
is therefore probable that Gen. Wheeler will
be assigned to the command of the depart
ment of Texas, with headquarters at San
Antonio, with view to his relief In No
vember next, in time to enable him to as
sumo his congressional duties.
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WILL GO A-FISHING.
Judge Day to Spend IL Month in the
North Carolina MOuntains.

Telegraphic dispatches from Ohio saying
that Judge Days health is still bad are in
correct Judge and Mrs Day yesterday
spent the day with President Mckinley
Judge Day said that his physician had ad-
vised him to extend his holiday another
month and that he intended to leave to-
day for the North Carolina mountains on
fishing tour. He would then be :eady to
enter upon his duties judge of the sixth
circuit. He said that he was feeling much
better than when he went to Florida last
winter After spending the winter in Flor
ida he went to Asheville, and remained
there nearly a month. He will return to
the same vicinity for his fishing trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-26
Personal Mention.

Rev. L. B. Leavitt, DID,, pastor of All
Souls Unitarian Church, will, by the favor
of his congregation, leave for Europe the
1st of July. to be absent two months. He
Will take with him his wife and child
Maj. Louis Randolph McLain and wife of
st. Augustine. Fla, accompanied by Miss
Lizzie McLain OF this city, sailed this morn
ing on the steamship New York of the
American line for Europe.
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Hepburn is for Henderson.

The frequent suggestion that Representa-
tive Hepburn of Iowa is candidate for
Speaker of the House is known by all of
his friends to be unfounded. Col Hepburn
Is a loyal supporter Of Representative Hem
derson for the speakership, and a few days
ago said that he believed Gen. Henderson
would be the next Speaker. Col Hepburn
is doing all he can at this end of the line to
further the chances of Gen. Henderson
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Movements of Warships.

The North Atlantic squadron arrived at
San Juan de Porto Rico today. The Mar
blehead has sailed from San Lucia for Bar
BADGES enroute to the Pacific station The
Dolphin has sailed from Charleston for
Cape Romaine and thence for Lewes, Del.
The Nashville has arrived at Vicksburg.
Capt. Miller of the Badger telcgraphsd the
Navy Department from Mare Island last
night that he expected to sail this norning
with the Samoan commission aboard for
Apia-
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PERMANENTLY ASSIGNED.
Capt. Dnpray to Remain Adjutunt
General of the District Militia

Secretary Alger today directed the per-
manent assignment OF Capt. j. A Dapray,
25d Infantry, as adjutant general of the
District militia. His present assignment is
merely temporary. 1t was made perma-
neat on representations by the physicians
in attendance upon his mother that her
condition was so critical that she would
certainly die from shock il he were sent
TO join his regiment in the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-26

Letter Received From Cant. BOrch-
Erevinlk From Cape Adair.

CHRISTIANIA, April 26.-A letter has
been received here from Capt. Borchgre-
wink. in command of the expedition making
an exploration of the antarctic continent.
dated from Cape Adair, Victorialand, Feb
ruary 2S in which he says:
Il have now landed on the great antarc-
tic continent, with my staff Instruments
and seventy-five dogs The greatest dfsci-
pline has prevailed throughout