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Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
COUNT D, ALMENAs was dubbed "a

COUNT D. ALMENAs was dubbed "a
contemplate calumniator" by his mill
tary colleagues in the Spanish Senate
for his declaration that the army of
Spain was ian army of lions led by
asses;'' nevertheless, the galleries
seemed to coincide with the Count,
and his expression of surf rise that
months had elapsed since the surrender
of Santiago and "not single general
had been shot" disclosed the streak Of
ferocity which exists in the Spanish
national character. 1t has leea said
that Africa begins on the south side
of the Pyrenees; at any rate the Spanish
notion that defeat must be atoned for
with the blood of the unsuccessful
general is peculiarly barbarous, and it
is because of this inhuman trait that
other Europeans are in the habit of
mentally associating the SpaDiards
with unciViliZe nations Ike the
Moors, Turks or Chinese.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
CURRENT EVENTS.

Baltimore. Nd, Feb. 22d-The British
steamship Vittoria, Captain Wetherell, ar.
rived to Gay from Hull via Hampton
Roads. with four of the crew of the missing
Hamburg-American liner Bulgaria.
They were picked up by the Vittoria
from an open boat OF the Bulgaria three
and halt hours after they had been cast
adrift, in latitude 40 north; longitude 43
west, on February 5th.
81 PERSONS MAY HAVE PERIsHED.
These. with the 25 women and children
who were picked up by the tank steamer
Weehawken, and landed in Ponta Deigada,
Azore Islands. week ago. are all that have
been heard from of the crew of SO men and
Al passengers which the Bulgaria had
aboard wheu she sailed from New York for
Bremen, January 2Sth.
Captain Wetherell said that he sighted
vhe Bulgaria, in disabled condition, at
A. W., February 5th. flags flying, and the
tank steamer Weehawken standing by and
communicating with her.
AhSlC was ASuty scd OH anu LIS NSeSCi
drifted away from the disabled craft, but he
steamed toward her and again located her
THE BULGARIA DISAPPEARS.
Captain Wetherell would not abandon
hope of being of assistance to those on
board the Inflated vessel, and remained in
sight of her until night-fall, when perfect
hurricane arose and carried the waiting
ship miles away. In the morning The
Bulgaria was not TO be seen. and the Wit.
toria proceeded on her journey.
AT THE MERCY OF THE GALE.
"On February 1, at abou: P. NJ" sale
he, "a hurricane IF SO severe a nature wa.
encountered that it was found impossibl,
to make any headway, and at A. M. thu
following day we were forced to heave to
rhe flying bridges, both fore and aft, were
carried away and seamen and passenger
we're afraid to venture on deck for fear OF
being swept into the sea.
About A. NJ the spring in the rudder
which is used to break the strain of heavy
seas. collapsed and soon afterward the en-
lire steering gear was washed away. Thu
steamer then fell in the trough and was lei
IS toy at the mercy of the wind am
| waves.
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EPWoRTi4 LEAGUE.
ropte For The Wees beginning Feb.
&c. .paIis, T-cc Christians
Text, rs. xriL 1918.

HThe righteous shall flourish like the
palm tree. . Few objects are more beau
tifully majestic than the palm. The
charm of the tropical landscape Is great
~ enhanced by the towering fronds OF
palms lifted high above the luxuriance
Of tangled jungles Of shrubs and vines.
So, says the Eible, does a Christian
man appear in the mass of men. What
dignity and power there is in life like
that of David Livingstone, of Bishop
Hannington of Uganda, Ct Judson Of
Burma or of Chinese Gordon, of Have
lock and the heroes of the Christian
faith of many lands and timesl
Whoever cares to know the truth can
quickly assure himself of the fact that
during the ages past as we'll as today
the man who prospers most and the peo-
pie who achieve most substantial success
and progress are those who maintain
the highest moral integrity. The man
who disregards truth and the rights Of
others, the people who indulge in op-
preston, fraud and violence, may for
a little while acquire an advantage over
others, but in the long. run they weaken
themselves and will invariably fall.
Permanent wealth cannot be acquired
by gambling or theft. Industry and
frugality alone lay the foundations Of
stable fortunes. Experience teaches this,
reason approves it.
Happiness is an element of all human
advancement. No man or people are
fourishing unless there are contentment
of spirit and joyousness in the life.
Happiness was never known to rest in
the heart of one doing evil. No people
can be prosperous and contented who
are fraudulent and wicked.
Today in all the higher circles oi
trade the honest yard and honest dollar
are recognized as necessities. Over all
other considerations of self approval
and the regard of fellow men rises the
fact that TIN appreciation of God is the
most Aeaes0xTy thing to the human
heart. He is pure and just and good.
His blessing is on righteousness only.
His mercies are over all, even the evil,
but His promises of peace and prosperity
are only to the upright in heart and
life.
However iniquity may seem tc
abound no lie prospers and no fraud il
stable. From the vantage ground Of
heaven we shall look back and see in
human history that righteousness alone
has been prosperous. "Trust in the Lord
and do good; SO shalt thou dwell IN thu
land, and verify thou shalt be fed"
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
MIDDLETowN, DEL, FEB. IS. 1899
HOLD FAST.

Those Republican members of the
General Assembly who know that it is
best for the party and for the State that
Mr.. j. E. Addicks should not be elect
ed to the u. s. Senate should in no
way be affected by the change OF
Messrs. Blakely, Ewing and Frizzell
from the Regular ranks. 1t has been
evident for some weeks that those gen.
tlemen have been moving towards the
Union forces. They have been erratic
in their voting, refusing to cooperate
with their colleagues. There may be
others like them, though this is doubt
full, who may change in the future in
the same way, but men who see their
duty plainly should stand firm. Mr..
Addlcks must be defeated; will be de-
fea.ed.
It is a surprise that In his efforts to
reach the Senate Mr.. Addicks has ever
gotten SO far as he has. He came first
as it were as thief in the night-it
was SO stated in the Republican eau
Gus, which elected Delaware's first Re-
publican Senator-two men associates
appealing for large considerations to
prevent the naming in caucus of a
Senator in 1889.
May 9th, 1895, can never be forgot
ten when with fifteen votes solid for
Col. Henry A. DUPONT and one more
vote assuring bis election, Mr.. Addicks
held four votes to defeat that election
and subsequently to elect Mr.. r. r.
Kenney. Those two acts, the one OF
1889 when Mr.. Addicks did not know
three citizens of Kent or Sussex count
les, and the one of May 9th, 1895, must
defeat his senatorial aspirations. Il
must be done not only because of the
acts themselves but because the mar
who did them is a constant threat tC
the State.
Why Mr.. Addicks has so large fol
lowing is another story. We have
asked in vain for description of his
qualifications as Senator and the only
answer we ever had was: He has the
money. This is one reason AMI an
other is the outrageous treatment
which Delaware Republicans have re-
ceived at the hands of Democrats
For years the Republican Party has
suffered defeat through abominablt
assessment and tax laws, until the iror
of despair has entered the souls of fair
minded Republicans until any relief il
welcome. Such is the true situation
but the State must be spared wors'
calamity-the election to the U. S
Senate Of J. E. Addicks. Hold fast t
Z the right.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

ACCORDING to adispatch from Rome
it would appear that the Pope has at
length issued bis letter to the Ameri-
can clergy on the subject of the book
krown as the "Life of Father Hecker," !"
a volume to which Archbishop Ireland
has written the preface. While Leo
XIII strongly condemns the doctrines
advanced hy Father Hecker, which are
opposed to the dogma and discipline of
the Roman Catholic Church, he appears
anxious-to explain that he sees moth
ing Objectionable in what is known as
sAmericanism," in so fal as it implies
the fulflment of ones obligations as a
good and patriotic citizen of the Unit.
ed States aid at the same time as 10y
al son of the Church.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
LEpREs1DENrE EST MORT

VIVE LA LIE PRESIDENT.
M Francois Felix Faure, sixth pres
ident of the third Republic of France,
died suddenly of apoplexy at the Pal
ace at ten o'clock last Thursday night,
and on Saturday following his success
or, M. Emile Loubet, was elected.
The death of President Faure was
sudden and unexpected, of course, asall
cases of apoplexy are. 1t is curious, but
nevertheless true that all public events
in France have a strange suddenness.
and take spontaneously dramatic chaf-
acter. Thus M. Faule's body lies in q
sale des fetes, or hall festivities. The
cards had been issued to six thousand
persons to attend a state ball last
Thursday. Today the tapestries of the
ballroom have been taken down that
the room my be hung in black. M.
Faure had looked forward with delight
to the Elysee being in 1900 the resort
Of sovereigns. The last letter he had
from Emperor Nicho as was an accept
ance of his (Faure's) invitation, He
tovk great pleasure also in thinking
that membership in the Order of the
Annunciation would make him "cou
sin" of King Humbert, and the insig
MIA of that order were to have been pre-
sented to him by special embassy this
month. But bis soul was suddenly re
quired of him, and all connected witt
his Presidential career is over. His deatf
breaches sermon upon the vanity Of
human ambition.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

AN EXTRA session of Congress
seems to be almost inevitable, Some
of the appropriation bills are backward,
but they can, perhaps, be hurried
through by March 4. The President is
anxious to get the army reorganization
bill passed this session, if possible, but
the Democrats think it "good politics.
to oppose large increase Of the army.
They will oppose it with spirit it is
said, not only up to March 4, but also
in the extra session, if one is called.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

THE election Saturday at Versailles
of M. Emile Loubet to the Presidency
of the French Republic by vote of
4sS to 279, to the evident disgust Of the
anti-Dreyfusite mob element, seems to
show that dangerous crisis has been
successfully tided over. The Third
Republic has survived its seventh cleo
tion of Chief Executive without COL
lapse. This fact, in view of the large
mojority by which it was accomplished,
cannot but renew the hopes of the
friends OF republican institutions.
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In FRANcE.it is said. the I'm

In FRAEcE,it is said, the unexpected
always happens. Now, the expect alton
was that M. Loabet would be elected.
But toen, that being expected that
that expectation would be disappointed
and the unexpected would happen.
Aud this latter expectation was, OF
course, disappointed, and the truly un-
expected-to Wit, the election of the
expected candidate-came to pass. So
the expected was the unexpected, and
so when the expected happened it was
really the unexpected th.t happened.
Which isas clear as mud.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

GENERAL disappointment and dis
approval would be caused by failure
on the part of the House CT Represen-
tatives to pass the bill which is design
ed to make George Dewey Admiral OF
the United States Navy. Whatever
may be thought of the comparative
claims of other officers to preferment
his Tile is unique and indisputable.
The Senate has already passed the bill,
and the house ought to lose no time 10
following its EXAMPLE.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

THE proposition made by Senator
FRYE for facilitating the laying of a
Pacific cable is worthy Of careful con-
sideration. 1t is to the effect that a
cable shall be laid from our Pacific
coast to Hawaii, Guam, the Philip
pines, China and Japan; to be finisht d
10 Hawaii by July /, 1900, and to
Manila by January /, 1901; all Govern
ment messages are 10 be forever carried
free, in case Of war the Government is
to take possession Of the line, and in
certain contingencies is to become It's
owner; for all Of which the Govern
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WILL the Filipinos, who are being
let out of Spanish prisons through the
efforts of the United States, take the
same view of the Americans as Aguin-
aldo who was bought once BY the Span.
iards, and is angry because be has not
been bought againp
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

Mrs. Hettie Dorman. widow of Samuel
Dorman. died at the home of Hon. John B.
Dorman, at Drawbridge, last Saturday.
Robert T. Spicer, the new Sussex county
treasurer, took the oath of office and en-
tered upon his duties on Tuesday of last
week.
Waitman Hopkins died at his home
near Whites Church. Mispillion hundred,
on Wednesday of last week, in the 55th
year of his age.
Henry P. Cannon, of Bridgeville, was re-
elected secretary, treasurer and yice-presi-
dent of the Gamers Convention at its
session in Detroit last week.
Faucet & Co., will run their canning
factory at Milton again this season. We
are informed they will not contract for
tomatoes, bnt will buy them as they are
carried to town, and will pay the cash for
same.-Sussex Journal.
The best game protective association that
could be formed just now would be union
of farmers and all others, to feed the par.
tridges and other birds that must surely
starve and freeze unless they have assist
ance from kindly benefactors.-Sussex
Countian.
Detectives Hutchins and NcVey, Of Del.
aware, were in Denton Monday of last
week and removed William Pearce. colored,
to Delaware prison. Pearce is charged
with having burned 1872 railroad ties, in
Sussex county, belonging to the Pennsy-
lvania Railroad Company.
A gentleman in DogtoRn got out of
wood this week, and was compelled to tear
down his hen house for wood. He says
bad the storm continued he intended to
move the stove from the kitchen to the
front room and commence tearing down the
back building for fuel There is no telling
what we would do in time like this.
The business men of Seaford ought to or
ganize Board of Trade or business
club of some kind. By doing 50, and if
proper steps are taken, we feel confident a
number Of minor industries could be estab-
lished here. When men come here, look
ing for suitable place TO invest their
money. someone should take them around
and show them the many advantages to be
found here. and give them proper encour-
agement. Seaford News.
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Self Seeking.

1t is not easy, even for follower Of
Christ, to humble himself and accept
second place. Many renounce the world
who are never able to renounce self.
They are not blind to the importance Of
humility in others, but they are content
to live without this personal adornment
for themselves. They condemn selfish
ness in others, while they unwittingly or
secretly foster this un-C Christlike spirit
in their own hearts. It is no easy mat
ter to purge out this leaven of unright-
Aousness. .--Lutherah Observer.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

THERE are Eve old people in Madison
County, lad, whose ages aggregate
594 years. They are Alexander Fergu-
san. Mrs. Bette Cafrolton, Thomas
Wells, Monroe hedges and William
Blackburn, aged respectively 1O7, Ill,
108 and 1e4 years.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

THE Spaniards still stick to the
policy Of manana. They are just be-
ginning to talk of killing their gener-
als'-somethiug which should have
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
wANAMAKERw.
>~D~%r-~~~ --~-N~N
Philadelphia, Monday, February 20, 18e

Philadelphia, Monday, February 20, 1899.
"When I was first married." I" said
a lady friend of the store, shop
ping was pretty serious work. Our
income was small; needs a-plenty.
But what of that ? The stores were
relentless. Some were notable for
high prices; others catered to 'popu-
ular trade But one had to decide
for keeps. Stores didn't take goods
back; very seldom even allowed ex-
changes for other goods. IF, in
poor light and under the gaze of a
salesperson that 'just looked through
one, a mistaken choice was made,
my poor little allowance shrunk by
that much if gave the goods away,
or I had something that seemed to
last forever because I loathed its
sight.
"Wanamaker's came into exist
ence and with it spirit of iberality
"a seemingly whole-souled desire
to please. But it is useless to repeat
this part. Everybody knows that
what is bought in haste or in error
can be taken back, and shopping is
really pleasure.
It was venture this building a
business without pattern; +; hewing
from untried possibilities. But it
proved to be
A LIKEABLE STORE.
It is not a department store, of
hodge-podge counters filed with
goods bought at random, but it is a
store made up of stores-each quite
as complete in itself as is the indi-
vidual apple tree of the orchard.
Dress Goods store, now the most
comprehensive in the land, as well
as chief seller of exclusive elegance.
Carpet store, far more complete
than any individual carpet store.
Shoe store, that turned thousands
of pairs of good solid shoes to the
governm ent's use when even manu-
facturers halted.
And so on-the whole one sys-
TEN, one ownership, one vast help
full store.
Authors gain public clientele
not of owned adherents, but of sat-
ished readers.
The store has gained its public
not of blind dependents, but of
purse-string holders who have proved
it. Fine threads, spun by sympathy
and twisted by a real affection, draw
Our Public to US.
This Public grows in numbers-is
growing faster now than at any date
in the stores history. The REIN
forcements come from among our
own neighbors who have had this
fact forced home to them: That this
store is
DAILY OFFERING
GREATEST STOCKS
AND
CHARGING fEAcT pprrFc
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msnt is to pay the sum Of 9 ,ooO, 900 IN
twenty yearly instalments. II better.
bargain can he made, let it be made.
But ID some way let us have the cable.
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-~o5NSSS
should remember that Adam was made
first and that all the angels are not of the
female sex.
Sunday evening slight break was dis.
covered in the mill dam at Hoffecker's pond
on the State roal abDut four miles from
smyrna fortunately the break was observ-
ed in time to keep the bridge from being
washed away and the necessary precautio n
has been taken to strengthen the dam for
the lime being or until further repairs can
be made. Had the dam have bursled it
would have caused much Inconvenience to
those using the State road between Smyrn
and Dover.-Smyrna CALL
1t was about one year ago since William
N. B lggs, accompanied by Francis Skunk
Brown, the Philadelphia attorney, walked
into United States Marshal Shorts office
and surrendered himself on the charge Of
embezzling, abstFacting and misapplyinr
the funds Of the First National Bank Of
Dover. Since the return of Boggs Colonel
q. 4. Cooper and Thomas 8. Clark have
been canvicted of aiding and abet,ing him
in misapplying The funds of the bank and
sentenced, Senator r. r. Kenney has been
twice tried. the jury disagreeing each time:
Boggs has himself pleaded guilty. and
Amos Cole, William E. Cotter, Charles n.
Butler and ]. Frank Alice are awaiting
trial. These cases are still 10 be disposed
of. as is also the case of Senator Kenney.
District Attorney Yandergriftis Is stilI ava Il
ing word from the Department of Justice
e Washington as TO what action to take in
the kenney case.
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Farming Implements:
II. r. HIGGINS,
AGENT.
sHocKLEY 4 SMITH, ApctiOneers.

There will be offered for sale at the same
lo% hands high, quick workers, extra ppl-
ers, we II broken and very handsome. Also
a finely bred driving hS rse, excellent driver.
about years old, kind and gentle.
TERMS.-All sums Of Ten Dollars and
under, Cash; above that amount, credit OF
six months will be given, by purchaser Civ
ing bankable note with approved endorseF,
interest added.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

Success comes to those who perssvere. If
You take Hoods sarsaparills faithfully and
persistently. you win surely be benefited.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

Henry P. Cannon, of Bridgevile, was re-
elected secretary, treasurer and yice-presi-
dent of the Gamers Convention at its
session in Detroit last week.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
KENT COUNTY,

A Dover preacher suggests that women
should remember that Adam was made
first and that all the angels are not of the
female sex.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

LII O09 0OONAO
in very many of the mostpop-
ular wearing fabrics of to-day
at remarkably low prices.
Geneva Cloths in plain, in
distinct diagonal effects, 42
inches wide for SOC, navy blue,
army blue, brown. green and
garnet. Poplins in the desir
able browns, blues. greens,
garnets and reds s-75c and 81
Novelties in magnificent
styles of indis,inct plaids and
self colored strips are of the
newest. The shades are per-
feet il army blue, tan, steels
and brown, "A inches wide for
ST..
Carpets.
The patterns from last Fall
or any style we have rack of
this Spi ing we have decided to
close out at a reduction. They
may suit you, however as we'll
as the new ones and if so you
can save money.
75c Tapestry Brussels for 49c.
s5c. Tapestry Brussels for Soc.
81 and s125 Administer for z5e.
81 Velvels for 75c.
$i-25 Body Brussels for IS.
Smyrna Rugs.
in all sizes and qualities. same
on both. sides. Carpet sizes,
9xl2 inches, good styles,
$ll.50 to $40.
YIN. B. SHARP & GO
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Saturday Specials. a.

In the face of an advancing
cotton market we still have a
large stock bought at the old
prices and sold the same way.
On Saturday we will offer the
following bargains:
40 inch heavy shseting, &c. per yd.
Hill bleached Muslin, yd. wide, 5lc.
Utica bleached Muslin, II yd. wide
91c.
Utica bleached Muslin, 2l yd.. wide
1Sc.
Utica bIeached Muslin, q yd. wide
zoe.
Shaker Flannel, 4c. per yd.
Indigo Blue Prints. &c. per yd.
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THE TRANscRIrr. 81 90 per year.
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Waitman Hopkins died at his home
near Whites Church, Mispillion hundred,
on Wednesday of last week, in the 55th
year of his age.
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CHARGING LEAST PRICES
GUARANTEED GOODS.

And the facts are logical. The
business is in excess of that done by
any other American retail store and
it IS conducted in buildings which,
though we are sometimes ashamed
of their exterior looks, are almost
rent-free. Every nook is interesting
nowand almost every one IS hold
ing stock at the top-notch of readi-
ness for you.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
Din1ities

in fine variety of neat and
lainty figures and beautiful
;olorings. They are always
popular in dresses or waists for
young or old -l2Hc per
ard.
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Faucet & Co., will run their canning
factory at Milton again this season. We
are informed they will not contract for
tomatoes, bnt will buy them as they are
carried to town, and will pay the cash for
same.-Sussex Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

The Maryland State Game and Fish
Protective Association has sent advertise.
ments to papers in Raleigh, n. c., Nash
vile. Tenn, and Atlanta. Ga, for stock
partridges. President Penniman stated
that be had received orders for 800 birds
and thought the orders would soon amount
to 5000 or more, as most of the partridges
have died from exposure.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

Subscribe lyl lHn AkANsoAlrr.
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Mrs. Caroline D. Orr, widow of. James
Orr, died in Port Deposit Saturday night
in the eighty first year of her age. She
leaves two sons and four daughters
Messrs. w. B. Orr and D. W. Orr, Mrs j.
Dixon West, Mrs. G. w. VanFleet. Mrs
E. L. Gilligan and Miss Fannie Orr. She
also leaves eight grand children and five
great-grand children.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25

The Maryland EVaporating Company has
bee.l organized in Baltimore. Nearly all
common vegetables are to be used by pa
tent process. Vegetables of all kinds. when
the water-which forms the greater bulk
is extracted, will keep an indefinite length
of time. When ready to use the water is
restored by soaking, and they are cooked as
fresh Vegetables are cooked