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Middletown transcript., 1899-02-25
PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.

| Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.
Mr.. Herbert N. Fell, Of Wilmington, was
ia town Tuesday.
Miss Lidie Macname is visiting her aunt
Mrs. Annie Grifith.
Mr.. and Mrs G. E. HukiIl were in Phila-
deIrhia, on Monday.
Mr.. B. P. Wilson. of Elkton, visited his
parents here Tuesday.
Mr. Ephraim Beasten of Quaker City
spentSunday at home.
The Misses Naudain entertained Mr.. Nc
Curdy of Wilmington, this week.
Mrs. Clayton Massey of Wilmington, was a
| guest at the Clark-Taylor wedding.
Miss Addie Lingo, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Dora Price.
Miss Ada Echenhofer. of Philadelphia, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Price.
Mrs j. B. Foard and Miss AIDA Foard
were in the Quaker City on Monday.
Mrs. NJ Kumpls has returned from
weeks visit with Philadelphia friends
Miss Eugene Beaston has been quite sick
at her home on Cass street, but is improving.
Miss Ada Cochran has returned from an
extended visit with Miss McAleer in New
York.
Mrs. w. E. Barnard and little Miss Helen,
spent one day this week with friends in New
Castle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh G. Browne and Mrs.
N. M. Browne attended the Clark-Taylor
wedding.
! Miss Blanche Armstrong, of Delaware
City, is visiting Miss Maud Smith on East
Main Street.
Miss Aida Aspril and Miss Dora Culbert-
son, of Wilmington, are the guests of Miss
Bessie Crouch.
Miss Elva L. vandegrift, of Philadelphia,
is staying with Mrs. Matte Whittock, on
South Broad street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Petherbridge and
Miss Edith are the guests of their uncle and
aunt Mr.. and Mrs A. G. Cox.
Rev. ID. 8. Clark, of Kenton, attended the
Clark-Taylor wedding and was guest at
the National hotel.
Misses BERTHE and Estella Jones, of Phila-
delphia, spent several days this week with
their sister, Mrs. j. L. Parsons.
Mr.. Norman Perkins OF the City of Broth
erly Love spent Washington's Birthday with
his cousin, Miss Maria Nowland.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Magonigal and son
John OF PhiladcI phia were the guests of Mfr. |
and MIS-: A. NJ. Brown this week attending |
the Clark-Taylor wedding.
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Barnard entertained |
this week, Mrs. Martha Barnard, Miss Hattie |
Barnard, Mr.. and Mis-. Garrison, Mr.. and Mrs. |
Evans of CheswoIo and Miss Myria Crew, of |
Still Pond.
-Messrs. E. S. Jones, M. N. Willis, j. A.
Suydam, ]. H. Burrows and w. Edgar John
son, of Middletown Council No. O. Jr. o. U. A.
", attended the State Council in Wilmington
his week.
Capt. Eames, representing the Mutual Life
Co., of New York, and who resided
n Baltimore when the famous Och Massachu-
jet regiment was mobbed while marching
through the streets of that city in 1861, was in
Middletown Tuesday, and made his head
quarters with Messrs. Cates & Fouracre, the
and popular insurance firm on
East Main.
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Public sales.

Tuesday, Feb. Postponed sale Of
stock and farming implements by w. N.
Watts, at his residence near VanDyke
station. See ad in another column.
PosrFoNEp sAIE.-The sale of personal
property of Mr.. Levi Watson advertised 10
take place at his residence. on the road
leading from Townsend to Pine Tree, Feb
ruary l4th. has been postponed until We'd
nesday. March 1st, 1899.
SkLE POSTPONED. The sale of personal
property of Mr.. Samuel Pennington adver-
tised to take place in Middletown, February
18TH. has been postponed until Thursday.
March %. 1892
PosTHoEED SALH.-The sale Of personal
property of Mr.. II. R. Higgins. near Delal
ware City. which was ADVERTISED to take
place February oath, has been postponed
until Thursday, March 9th. 1899. See cor.
rected ad. IN another column.
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Ihs aytliddletolun Granstripi
THE cHnRcHEs IN M1pp1ErowN.

Bethesda M. E. Church. Rev. Isaac u.
Wood Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at
10 so a. M, and 7.30 p. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbath at 2 p. M, A. g. Cox, Superin-
Eendent Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evening, 7.S0 O'Clock. Junior Epworth
Friday night at O'Clock. Young Ladies' Mis-
sion Circle, Monday nights at Parsonage
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday nightof each month. Women's Home
Missionary Society, first Thursday night of
each month. Mite Society, first Saturday
night Of each month. Official Board meeting
first Friday afternoon of each month at 2SO
Forest Presbyterian Church.-Rev. F. n.
morning at 1880 O'Clock, and every Sabbath
evening at 7.30. Sabbath School will be held
every Sabbath morning at 9l5 O'Clock,
I'll. O.. Ellison, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young Peo-
pel,s Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock. Junior So
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
Services at Armstrong; Chapel the first
Sabbath Of each month at 8 p. m.
st. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Church.
Rev. VIM. ]. WHkie, Rector. Holy Commun-
ion on the first Sunday in the month at l0.3c
a. m. On all other Sundays at 1904. m Dl-
vine services every Sunday at 1880 q. M, and
30 D. m. Morning Prayer and Litany every
Wedne. day and Friday at 10 a. m. Even
ng Pra yer on Friday at $50 p: m. On all Holy
day School at 9.45 a. m. Adult Bible Class at
AS p. m. The Guild meets every Thursday at
o. M. the Ladies on the first and third Fri
days of each month at 2 p. m, the Boys CluD
on Friday evenings at 730 and the Junior
AUXILIARY on Saturdays at 3 D. m.
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Mrs, Botkfn Must Stay.

The decision of Judge Cook regarding the
jurisdiction of California courts in the case
of Mrs. Botkin, who sent the poisoned cam
dy that caused the death of Mrs. Dunning
and Mrs. Deane, at Dover, Del, sweeps
aside all her hopes, unless her attorneys are
successful in an appeal to the United States
Supreme Court.
Judge Cook holds that all of the defend
ants murderous acts which she could her
selfcommit were committed in San Fran
cisco, and with the intent to kill existing
there at the time the acts were committed.
and that all else is but the sequence to those
acts. And for such consequences the pris-
oner was unquestionably liable.
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FARMS FOR SALEi

265 acres of the Crawford land, two miles
from town-pot foot Of waste.
las acres one mile from town-nicel home
and elegant buildings.
Eight farms in progressive hundred
$1,000 to 5000, and good ones.
2,4s acres two miles from town-no bet
ter buildings or finer home in the State.
1853 acres miles from town--no better,
good buildings.
800 acres p miles from town-nice fine
soil.
30 ceres mile from Odessa, Del--fine
land.
lsl acres ea the Levels, John Wilson
Farm. elegant buildings. has been lined
all over in 8 years. Price $500.
Several farms near Wilmington. psl ,
cheap in price.
no5sz GEO. W. INGRAM
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Methinks not such feast was spread above,
Where Ganymede presents the cup TO Jove.

Methinks not such a feast was spread above,
Where Ganymede presents the cnpto Jove.
-Atefud, the Ehlchontress
The tables were laden with an abundance
Of astronomical delicacies, temptingIy and
layishly spread. and ornamented with ra e
cut flowers aud rich articles as cut glass
and shimmering silver service, they we're
dazzingly beautiful under the softenel in.
cvudescent lights.
Among the numerous guests at the re
ception, Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Jones. seaford,
Del,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Armstrong and Miss
Blanche Armstrong, and Mrs. s. Greene ol
Delaware City.
Miss Bessie Reynolds, of Milford.
Miss NJ. Elliott and Mr. Reese Layton, Of
Rridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Jester, of Delaware City.
DR.. Yocum of Pottstown, Pa.
Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Smith Of Dover.
Rev. G. H. Prettyman Of Salisbury, Md.
THE PRESENTS
were bewilderingiy overwheI ming in num-
Der, richness, beauty and variety, and to
mention them in detail would occupy about
the space usually allotted 10 the advertise
ment of the largest department store. They
consisted in part of elegant hou ehold furni-
ture, silver ware. cut glass. Dresden China,
amounting to more than two thousand or :
namental and useful articles. Six friends
presented the bride an elegant mahogany
satin lined case containing seven dozen
silver knives. forks spoons etc. A Roman
Gold set onyx clock deserves special mem
ton. A purse of pin-money containing
three hundred dollars in gold was an ac-
ceptable gift. also.
"In drawing room up stairs was stun
ming collection of nearly 5000 worth of
weddings presents. Leading merchants of
Philadelphia, with whom the brides father
has had large dealings. sent the choicest
gifts, such as are rarely seen at any country
nuptials. Chief among the donors were
noticed the cards of General Passenger
Agent Pugh. President Frank Thompson,
and General Freight Agent Chipley, OF the
Railroad Company"
But the most valuable gift was made by
the father of the bride-Sunny Lawn-a
plantation two miles West of
costing $4,000.
The brides travelling suit was of castor
poplin, lined with torquoise blue, with
dainty jacket and juanty hat of same color,
and included sable eollarette.
The North bound train bore the happy |
couple to New York, from whence they |
will board Clyde Line Steamer to Florida,
the land of flowers where their honey
moon will be spent mid the groves of
palms, ,magnoIias,a and ever-blooming orange
blossoms.
The best wishes of host of friends follow
hem on their wedding tour, sincerely
wishing them bon voyage on it, and
through their future lives.
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The Annette of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose stom-
ach and Liver are out of order. All such
should know that Dr. Kings New Life Pills,
the wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy
gives splendid appetite, sound digestion
and regular bodily habit that insures per-
feet health and great energy. Only $50 al
vaughan's Pharmacy.
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MIDDLETowN. DEL. FEB. 25, 1889.
NOTICE.

Because Of illness many subscriptions
paid recently have not been changed on the
labels though properly credited in the
subscription books. Prompt notice should
be given of failure to receive paper, or if
town carrier does not leave paper where
desired.
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Removal Notice.

February 1st, 1899, I will remove my
Office and Residence to the Miss Bessie
Anderson property situated on the same
side of West Main Street as that upon
which have been located for the past six
years. and adjoining the vacant lot at the
corner of Main and Scott Streets on one
side and the residence Of Mr.. Jesse L.
Shepherd on the other.
w. E. BARNARD, D. D. s.
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AT the last meeting of the NJ. J. B. the
following officers were elected: Louise Nc.
Dowell, President; Eliza Green. Treasurer;
Joe Comegys, Secretary. The meetings are
postponed during Lent
WANTED-A young lady canvasser. from
Is to 20. to travel and advertise the Thomp-
son Hummel Essence for Coffee. Good
salary and expenses. Address, LsDetweiler,
Easton, Nd.
Through some error of the types the
words, ten per cent. added" were attached
to the terms Of the sale made. by Mr.. Henry
R. Higgins in the TRANSCRIPT last week
The correction has been made; read adver-
tisement this issue, and sale postponed tf
Thursday, March 9th. The weather of last
week also postponedthe sale Of Mr.. W..N
Watts to Tuesday, February, 2Sth, and that
of Capt. Samuel Pennington to Saturday
March End.
The annual banquet Of the Delaware
Slciety OF the City of New York was held
at the 'WaIdor-Astoria" on the evening OF
Feb 10Th and was attended by about seven
ty-fve sons of Delaware. now resident IN
New York. Among the visitors were Messrs.
Frank P. Cochran and John P. Cochran, of
Galena, Md who have been visiting their
brothers in New York for the past week
Hon. Charles H. Treat delivered the ad-
dress of the occasion on America, Her
Destiny" James A. DiIworth,
ESQ, was elected president.
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Unclaimed Letters.

A list of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post office which can be
had by saying they are advertised:
Diley Brister. Drop. Miss Ada Bennett,
Mrs. Hatty Hollingsworth. Miss Rebeba
Price, Mrs. L. Walters, Marion Hearn,
Charles Redder, DR.. Robert Summers.
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Many school Children are sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child
rem. used by Mother Gray, nurse in Child,
ren's Home New York. Break up Colds in
"a hours, cure Feverishness, Headache,
Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders, and
Destroy Worms. At all druggists, 25c
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
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NEcRoLoGY.

The following appeared in Thursdays Sun
and received at this office yesterday:
DANIELS.-In Wilmington, on February 22d,
1899, Clarence. A. Daniels. in his 9th year,
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
70 attend the funeral from his late residence,
No. 1l0l Tatnall street Friday afternoon at
5o'olook. Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
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Mrs. J. H. Mendinhall has had plans
drawn by Architect Rice, of Wilmington
for house to be built on South Broad
Street in this town. For the present Mrs.
Mendiuhall expects to reside in Whining
ton because of Mr.. Mendinhalrs business.
but ultimately Middletown will be her
home The house when completed will
probably be occupied by her father, Mr..
Charles P. Cochran.
The special services which have been
held during this week in the Forest Presby-
terian Church, will be continued next
week. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered on Sunday morning,
March 9th. The Preparatory Service will
be held on Saturday afternoon, March 4th,
at o'clock, and the Session will meet i'm
mediately after the service, and also, on
Sunday morning at 1915 O'Clock, to receive
those desiring to unite with the church.
"A paper published a long obituary of
a man who had died in the community,
closing with the statement that "long
procession of people followed the remains
to the last roasting place." The family
read the notice and discovered the-sup-
posed error and asked the editor to make
correction in the word ''roasting," but be
said he could not do it until the seven
years back subscription which the deceased
owed him had been paid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. 8. Richards enter
tanned a large number OF relatives and
friends at their home on East Main street
Monday evening, the occasion being the
10th anniversary of their marriage. The
evening was most pleasantly spentin games
and other amusements, after which the
guests were invited TO the dinning-room
where bountiful repast was enjoyed by
al. At late hour the guests departed for
their homes wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
many more years of happiness.
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Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease?
Snake into your shoes A liens Foot Ease,
powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions, Chill
blains, Damp, Sweatiag, Swollen feet Al
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
FREE Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
New York.
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Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods -Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
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SHOES.

Misses and Chldren's Shoes, and little Boys
Shoes in kid and box calf, lace and button, worth
$1.25. here 90c.
Ladies Comfort Shoes in lace, the $I.25 kind.
here $1.OO.
Boys and Youths Shoes, heels and spring heels,
sizes 134 to 81, $1.OO.
Girls Heavy Crack Proof Shoes, in lace, all solid
white oak oles, waterproof excellent school Shoes
sizes III to 2, 9Oc, to II, 75c.
Ladies Dongola Kid Shoes, button and lace pat
ent leather tips and kid tips heels, value $780,
here at ST so.
Ladies Vici Kid Shoes, lace and button, kid and
patent leather tips, oak tanned soles all style toes
better than most shoes sold at $500, here $500.
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Los Angeles and the Pacific Coast and
Return.
Special Excursion from points in Pennr
sylvania. Maryland District of Columbia,
Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, New York
aud New Jersey, on the occasion of the
National Educational Association meeting
at Los Angeles, CAL, in July, 1899. at re-
duced rates. For full particulars, address
John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent, c.
M. & st. P. R'y, 4S6 William St., Williams
port, Pa
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RUBBERs.

Bargains that are worthy the e-at less than
regular price
25c
Misses High Cut Storm Rubbers, sizes III to 2,
25c.
Children's Rubbers, sizes 81 to II, 19c.
Ladies Gum Boots. $1.5O.
Misses Gum Boo-s, $129.
Chidrens Gum Boots ST. 23
Mems Heavy Gum Boots, $3.50.
Boys Heavy Gum Boots, $500.
Mems Self-acting Rubbers 45c.
Boys Heavy Rubbers 25c.
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LATEST AND BEST

The Greatest Life Insurance
Company in the world formu-
lates a new policy secured by
over $27O,OOO,00O Of assets.
The lowest premium rates
consistent with safety.
Liberal loans to the insured,
the annual amounts being set
forth in TIE policy.
Option for extended term
insurance.
Automatic paid-up insurance
without exchange of policy if
you cannot continue the in
surance.
Cash surrender values stated
in the policy.
One months grace in pay
ment of premiums.
An agent can do more
usi ess for The Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New
York than for any other Com,
pany.
Write for information to
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FINE CARPETS.

All Wool Ingram, double extra super, new spring
styles, 6Oc.
New Brussels Effects Wool Ingram, handsome
patterns extra heavy, 6Oc
Double Chain Ingram. heavy weave, 20c.
Fine Ingrains, beautiful color and patterns, 22c.
Extra Heavy Rag Carpet 25c.
Extra Heavy Hemp Carpet, 15c.
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WE DON'T
ADVERTISE EVERYTHING !;
SHIRT SALE.

25 Cents Each for Soc 75o and 9lOO Shirts.
Makers out Of money and you're the saver. Here's
the list Mems and Boys Laundred Neglige Shirts
made of Gamers best percales cuffs attached There
some with separate collars and some have separ
ate cuff. All these shirts rightly made for this
Springs selling shirts that to retail for 5oc 75c
and $Ioo-some are factory soiled-all at 25c each.
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Floral Villa-the elegent residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor-was scene of magnifi-
cence and splendour during the reception,
which was held from eight until eleven, p.
m. and more than three hundred guests
were entertained in that hospitable and
royal style for which their generous host
and hostess are famed. Drawing-room
parloqrs, library reception and dining
rooms were tastefully and profusely decor.
ated with pottei plants, palms aud ferns,
and evidences of exquisite taste and refine.
ment were abundant on every hand, very
garden Of the gods.
After. the rehearsal on the evening pres
vious to the nuptials, and elegant dinner
was given the bridal party at Floral Villa.
which was recherche In all Its appoint
ments, and of character in perfect keep
ing with the well-known hospitality that
ever reigns at Floral Villa.
THE BANQUET.
what table, spread by whatever heir
OF Minus, tho triumphant were theboard,
or what more famous and more costly whe ersss
cleopatra feasted with the Latlan lord,
Could wit, this banquet's matchless Joy com
pare,
BY the fond fairy for Rogero storeds
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-16

There also seemed to be no occa- sion on Dewey's part for any espe- ciaI recognition Of the days signif- canoe. Other things were awaiting his attention, and he turned his hand to them. In a good old-fash- toned Yankee way he was making history, and he took his work seri- ously, as befits a great man Of sim pie and straightforward mind.
 Admiral Dewey takes his place among the great sea captains of the worlds history He has manfuIly earned it. His is probably now the greatest name n American naval annals. The people love to see him honored-quietly, but fully, as he deserves.-St. Louis Republic.
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The Maine Anniversary.

This is the first anniversary of the destruction of the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor by treaeherous Spaniards under the protection of whose flag that brave ship swung at anchor when the crime was committed
 The deed was the blackest of the century, sending thrill of horror throughout the civilized world, and God is not unmindful of such deeds. AS the instrument of His punish ment upon the guilty nation He chose that other nation whose gal lant sailors were sent to death with the Maine, and His punishment has been sure and s.ern.
 Spain now stands, one year fol- lowing the crime of the Maine, a beggared, diseredited aud dishoner- ed country. She has lost the rich West Indies and the richer Phil lippines. Her navies have been wiped off the seas and her armies whipped into panic and ablect sub mission on the land She has gone backward in the scale of nations un- til she is no longer seriously con- sidered in the great scheme ot European politics: The sole reason why her throne has not toppled is because Pretender and revolution ist alike are too apathetic with the national coma of decay to give the signal for the overthrow.
 The Maine has been remembered by her people in the way proper to a self-respecting and justly militant people. Tears for the memory of her dead will fall in the little grave yard in Havana today, and flowers will cover the graves in tender re membrance of those who fell in the line of duty But with the tears and flowers will mingle the solemnly proud thought that retribution has fallen upon the guilty. "Remem- Der the MaiLe' need no more forever be battle-cry. But it will always be a cry full of pathos to Americans, who cannot forget the awful night of February 15, 1898, when the ex. plosion of hidden mine beneath her hull destroyed her under the flag of her enemies and sent to death 266 of Uncle Sans blueiackets who slept all too securely in the faith of a Spaniard. St. Louis Republic, Feb ruary 15, 1899.
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 TO THE PUBLIC.

We, the undersigned, take this method of informing our p itroDs as well as the general public, that We have this day disposed of our insnr- ance business, office effects and good will to the Bell-Vernon Company. corporation formed under the laws of the State for the purpose of carry ing on an Insurance Commission Business in all of its branches, the buying and selling of Real Estate and the performance of all other things incident to such business, and is composed of the following well known business men as it's stock holders and Board of Directors, viz: D. c. Bell, President; Ferdinand Becker, Viee-President; M. Eisen- kramer, Secretary and Treasurer; ] M. Oracle, T. M. Phillips and Wm Burke.
 In retiring from this business we wish to thank our friends and pa irons most cordially for their liberal patronage and would bespeak con tinuance of same to the new firm, who will conduct the business at the old stand, No. IF Pine stleet, this city.
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It's Now Admiral Dewey

There was something exceedingly gratifying in tte quiet unanimity with which the United States Senate passed the bill creating the office of Admiral of the Navy, it beng dis tinctly understood that the rank is to be conferred upon Rear Admiral George Dewey, and that it will cease to exist upon his death, retirement or resignation.
 It was also typically American that at the time the bill was passed the brave officer thus honored should be fighting the battles of his native land in foreign seas, quiet, self con tained, sorceful, resolutely attentive to his duties as during and since the glorious day of the battle il Manila Harbor, when the name of Dewey became immortal.
 There was no necessity for orato- rv, for spreadeagleism, or for ado of any sort when the bill passed tie Ssnate. The occasion was too big for that. It will be remembered that none of these things marked the passage of the s5o,0o0, 900 bill just before the outbreak of the war with Spain.
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Window Glass.
 Frank J. Murray.

Just received all kinds of Lam dreth onion sets and garden seeds in ulk or-papers. m