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Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
Grand Lodge omcers Elected.

The Grand Lodge of Delaware, Ancient
Order of United Workmen,.. adjourned
Friday afternoon in Wilmington, after
electing officers, considering the new con-
stitution and listening to an address by
Supreme Recorder M. w. SackeLt of Mead
vile, Pa. The following officers were elec-
ted: Grand master workman, Frank P.
Lacey, Wilmington Lodge; grand forman,
George Nj. Stevenson, Smyrna; grand over
seer, J. L. Ellis, Delmar; grand recorder,
Charles E. Woods, Wilmington Lodge;
grand receiver, E. A. Finley, Delaware
Lodge; grand guide, Benjamin A. Groves,
Marshallton; grand inside watchman, DR..
Harrison w. Howell, American Lodge,
Wilmington; grand outside watchman, w.
F. Casperson. Industry Lodge, Wilmington;
grand Medical Examiner, DR.. L. W. Finn.
Industry Lodge; supreme representatives,
J. e. Carroll. Dover; G. E. Woods, Will
mington, and Charles Heinel, Liberty
Lodge; grand trustee, Gotthold Yager.
Liberty Lodge. The new constitution was
adopted and 10000 copies were ordered
printed. Grand Master Lackey appointed
the following committee-Finance Com
mittee-E. F. Kane and William II. Curry
81 Wilmington, " and G G. 3. 3 FPrettyman, Of
Dover. Press committee-Dr. N. II. Miller,
of Newark, Joseph E. Carter of Smyrna and
M. 7. Dannenberg, of Wilmington. Law
Committee-William Fl. Foulk, of Will
mington, Albert N. Sutton, Of st. Georges
and J. w. Sheldrake, of Harrington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
WHY WE DIFFER.

DR.. Q. r. Layton in the ast issue of
the "Union Republican" says:
We regret that the Union Republican
fails to reach the standard of Brother Down
hams high excellence. Our Repub lican-
ism always did differ, and, alas! we fear al
ways will. Whether this is due to some
inherent but varying tendency in our
atomic construction we know not. At any
rate we differ.
We could not agree in the Senatorial fight
of'8S until he left Mr. Treat and Joined us
in the fight for Higgins; and somehow, the
manner in which that was done left us as
far apart as ever from a confding friend
ship. Alas! this disappointing world!
We smile at the DOCTORS expl anation
Of our political differences. The doc
tor insinuates-and here is difference;
we never insinuate--that the writer
cast his vote for Mr.. Higgins for Sena-
tor for personal benefit. No one knows
better than he that the insinuation is
false, but that was ten years ago and
the doctor knows the public has had
time to forget and some may credit his
insinuation. In his treatment OF per-
sonal friend Of years. standing-we
differ.
In the General Assembly Of 1889 the
the writer advocated the election to the
United States Senate of tie man who
had lead the SussexRepubIicans to vic
tory, Charles H. Treat. Mr.. Treat was
first choice and second choice Of the
writer until th9 early morning hours
Of that caucus. There was no oppor-
tunity to dicker and the doctor knows
there was no dickering. We elected
Senator.
Subsequently the writer was given
Federal office; the doctor tried for one
and failed and soon he was found in
the "Massey Camp. Subsequently
his luggage went to the Addicks' camp
and though Office hungry all these years
he has only secured 'jail physician"
we believe.
But the chief reasons why we differ
are that the doctor could vote for q
Democratic candidate for governor af-
ter working for the election of the Re-
publican candidate all the campaign.
We couldn't do that.
We differ because the doctor could
enter combine to elect Democrats to
offices of Sheriff of the county, Levy
Court Commissioner, and one or two
other offices. We could not do that
hence we differ, and since the DOCTORS
"atomic construction" is as it is we re-
joice at our differences.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04


one votes for Chancellor John r.
Nicholson. On Thursday all present
voted Ton Congressman Handy. On
Friday they voted for John D. Rodney,
ESQ.
Several Silver Democrats declare they
will not vote for Senator Gray. Rnmor
has connected the Senator's name with
Federal judgeship. Representative
Donahoe went to Washington to con-
suit Senator Gray and returning gave
out the following:
''Senator Gray expresses thanks for
the honor conferred upon him by the
handsome vote he has been receiving
in the senatorial contest. Senator Gray
will continue to be candidate as long
as his friends wish him to be, but if
his friends can unite on any man who
can win, be is perfectly willing to have
his name Withdrawn II he is not con:
tinued as a leader, he will be found in
the ranks laboring for the broad and
grand principles Of the Democratic
party"
One Of the strangest features IS that
Mr.. Gray should be among the Demo
Gratis at Washington endorsing the re-
election Of Senator Quay. We sup
pose it is senatorial courtesy"
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
MIDDLEToWN, DEL, MAR. 4, 1899
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HOLDINk4 ~ ERROR.

And 1t is rather unusual for US to
be compelled to take issue with the ut
terances of the News and Advertiser"
yet we believe that the statements OF
our editorial (of Feb. ISl are substan-
TALLY true" The position Of the News
and Advertiser" upon every question
discussed in its columns, 50 far as we
have observed, is to take liberal, aa-
vanced and moral grounds. We are
Il tie more surprised that having fallen
into an error, an error that it could
prove by Milford citizens, it holds to
its statements. 1t is the false claim
that J. Edward Addicks in any way
aided in the Republican victories in
Kent and Sussex in 1888, when Della
ware 6rst went Republican. In reas
serting its statements in modified form
the "News and Advertiser" aston ishes
us since we know whereof we speak. IL
restates its position as follows:
1t accuses us of error in stating that it was
reported" that Mr.. Addicks supplied
large sum of money to carry Sussex county
in 1885, If there is an error in this it is
not on the part of this paper. We stated 1t
as rumor, but have never vouched for Its
truth. Mr.. Addicks was not known in
Delaware politics until after the election
and Republican victory had been won, "
is certainly true.
Regarding our third(?) we are informed
that "there was 20 large sum Of money put
into Sussex county in 1885," We believe the
contrary, Notwithstanding; and we think
most well informed men will agree with US
1t was then the political struggle became
greatly intensified. The Democrats were
divided into hostile camps. When Senator
came to be chosen, Mr. Addicks made his
first appearance, out of his claims, subse
quently the Republican spirit grew; ard al
this had its inception in 1888.
As our greatest mistake in this "assign
ment in error" the Transcript" holds VI
our statement that Mr.. Addicks was credit
ed with having aided the Republicans il
their first victory. 1t is claimed by man!
that he did do this; by others it is denied
If he furnished money to buy votes, he wa
law-breaker and procurer, and has for
feited his claims to Senatorial honors. Asid
from this he has not single claim on tn
people, saving certain kind of busines
ability.
Since the Republicans Of Kent ant
Sussex believe, according to our es
teemed contemporary, that the Repub
lican Party Of Delaware owes its frs
victory to Mr.. Addicks, as well q
others, it can be understood why the
stick so faithfully to him.
But it is false in every way. Th
TRANSCRIPT told the story correctl
in its issue of Feb. is, Of Mr.. Addicks
advent in Delaware politics. Nor di
he contribute one cent to the Republi
can funds Of 1888.
The "NeWs and Advertiser" in Eold
ing to its first statements and thus aid
ing the Addicks' claims, astounds us
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
WAMAMAKER,s.


Philadelphia, Monday, February ~, 1899.
Did you ever consider the fact
that this one store sells nearly a mil
lion pairs of shoes in a year7
That means something to you-
something in dollars if you buy
Jour shoes here, because we certain
y can make safe economies in the
gathering of so many shoes.
Once in awhile we find that it
helps to change our stocks quite rad
ically. IF this store ever got into
ruts it would stop growing. So we
take pretty big money losses at times
for the help they bring in a made
new store.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
A VICIOUS BILL.

The Five Commissioners bill for Sus-
sex CO., introduced by Senator Farlow
as a vicious bill, and ought to be killed.
We believe it will be. The bill pro-
poses to ignore and reverse the will Of
the people by turning out of office the
men whom the people have selected as
their agents, to administer the affairs
of the county. This has been favor
ite method Of procedure when the
Legislature was Democratic; especially
in regard to New Castle County. 1t
is dirty sort of partisan politics, Of
the Dickey and Neary typ, and finds
no recognition among / onorable men Of
any party.
The Constitution and laws provide
amply for the election or selection of
all officers of the State and counties.
and any special legislation which
looks to the reversal Of the or.
derly affairs of the State and counties
ought to end. The idea that the Legis-
lature is to be appealed tc, at every
session, to reverse the results of an
election, is most vicious one and
ought not 10 be continued. Ii the pre-
sent system is found to be wrong, and
If change is really desired, it can
readily be effected without violence to
existing conditions. But thg abrupt
overturniDg Of the whole machinery Of
the county governme because it hap.
pens to be Republican in politics ought
not be entertained for moment. The
bill under discussion not only abruptly
ends the terms of the members of the
Levy Court, chosen by the people, but
turns out Of Office also, all constables.
collectors Of taxes, trustees OF tbs poor
and all other officers and agents, ap-
pointed or elected by the Levy Court.
except the jurors, grand and petit. "A
vicious, corrupt partisan bill. It should |
sarly find its burial In the legislative |
graveyard. State Sentinel.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
THE sENAroRsHIp.

The Legislatures Of Delaware and
Pennsylvania are still balloting for
Senators. with eight mOTB days fOT
balloting the contest here grows in
interest. The Regular Republicans
have offered the following candidates
against the one man voted for by the
Unions:
Colonel Henry A. du Pont, Francis
G. du Pont, ex-senator Higgins DIR.
Joseph Fl. Chandler, DR.. Hiram R.
Burton, the Rev. Jonathan S. Willis,
Judge William q. Spruance, Philip L.
Cannon, William s. Hills. Harry A.
Richardson and Levi @. Bird.
The result cannot be foretold.
On Wednesday the Democrats
united for the first time casting twenty
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

pose it is senatorial courtesy"
WITH eighteen votes to his credit,
Mr.. Addicks' strength has probably
reached high-water mark. The strug-
gle has changed in no respect. Mr.. Ad-
dicks is no nearer election than he has
been, for there are few men who will
never support him. If any one is hug
ging the delusion that he will pull
through some way, they deceive them
selves. It does not matter what we
think or say, what our motives are
Mr.. Addicks will not be elected Sena
tor by this Legislature.
The Republican party in Delaware is
greater than any faction. No one
branch need hope in the future to sue
ceed without the CO. operation of all ele-
ments. Much wild talk has been in
dulged in, the tenor Of which is, that q
| faction will set themselves up iE the
future as the Republican party. They
propose to read out all other elements.
Now any one in his right sense knows
that this means continuous squab-
bling and perpetual defeat. 1t takes no
| seer to sec that there's an easy way to
unite the Republican factions at the
present time, and that after the Legis-
lature adjourns the opportunity will
have passed forever.
The Regulars have conceded every
thing excepting the fitness of Mr.. Ad-
dicks. The votes have been eloquent
| ly concillatory. They have been cast
for every candidate with impartiality-
Union and Regular, Mr.. Addicks, only
excepted. They can do no more. Mean
while the Union men have pursued a
course defensible on no ground. Their
position assumes that Mr.. Addicks is
the Republican party and the Republi-
can party Mr.. Addicks. The logic Of
their conduct points to the belief that
there is not Republican in Delaware
capable of performing the duties OF
Senator, save one man. 1t partakes
Of species of worship. One might
think that the chief duty of man lin
Delaware) was ito glorify Mr.. Addicks
and enjoy him forever"
| These politicians stultify themselves;
have they no man in their party worthy
Of receiving senatorial honorsP If they
have, bring him forward and the Reg u
lars will help elect him. Do they mean
to say that Mr.. Willis is not worthy
That Mr.. Richardson; or Judge Penne-
will are not acceptableP The Regulars
find no such difficulty; they can name
half dozen good men. 1t is absurd
for a faction to claim ownership of the
whole party, when they have but one
man they deem worthy Of their support.
A word is in order to our llcal repre-
sentatives-What do you propose to do,
gentlemen Do you mean to come home
proud of the fact that you've helped to
make the election of a Senator impos-
sible? You were elected to preform a
duty. You took the oath not as Re-
publicans but as repre- ssntatives Of the
people. Have you done your duty un-
Ill you have exhausted every resource
TO elect some suitable man as Senator?
The wise politician looks we'll into the
future and obeys his plain duty. Your
course may be popular among a class
now, but many who now applaud will
in future condemn your course. Save
your party from eternal wrangling and
disgrace. News and Advertiser.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

AeuINALDo and his fellow-rioters
plan massacre nf all Americans in
the Philippines. And At the same time
the Democratic party III The American
Congress bands itself together to en-
barass the American Army and impair
its efficiency.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
Old PORT Comfort, Richmond and
WASHINGTON

The third Of the present series of person.
ally conducted tours to Old Point Comfort,
Richmond, and Washington via the Penn
sylvania Railroad will leave New York and
Philadelphia on Saturday, March IS.
Tickets. including transportation, meals
en- route in both directions, transfers Of pas
sengers and baggage, hotel accommoda dations
at Old Point Comfort, Richmond, and
Washington, and carriage ride about Rich y
mond-in fact, every necessary expense for
period Of six days--will be sold at rate of
.S54OO from New York, Brooklyn, and New
ark; $50. so from Trenton; $3l00 from Phil
adelphia, and proportionate rates from
other stations.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
SUSSEX COUNTY,

Mr.. George 7. Dodd, well-known and
highly respected citizen of Millsboro, died
at the Presbyterian Hospital. in Philadel,
phia last Saturday morning, where he had
been taken only few weeks ago.
During the recent cold snap the hens OF
Chas. II. Sackett's flock near Lincoln,
dropped their laying from about 100 eggs a
day to dozen or so, and these hens are
ordinarily good winter layers, being Leg.
horns and Minorcas.
William T. Parker, Of Milton, reading
clerk in the Assembly, has received tele-
gram from Wilmington, N. G., stating that
his schooner, the w. T. Parker, caught fire
at sea and was towed to that port, where
she was scuttled. Loss, about $4,000.
The funeral Of Fl. G. Wolcott, who was
member Of the Legisl ature in 1898, took
place at Harrington, of pleurisy Monday
afternoon and was very largely attended
Deceased, who was brother of the late J.
L. Wolcott, who was Chancellor OF Della
ware, died of pleurisy while visiting his
daughter, Mrs. J. G. Klump, at Williams
port, Pa. He left an estate valued at $2O,-
900, and was 81 yeers old.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
Many school chllaren are siokly

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child
rem, used by Mother Gray. q 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, csc
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen 8.
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
OLD POINT coMFoRT ONLY.

Tickets to Old Point Comfort only, in
Guiding luncheon on going trip, one and
three-fourths days board at that place, and
good to return direct by regular trains with
in six days, will be sold in connection with
this tour at rate of $500 from New York;
$3.50 from Trenton; $3.50 from Philadel-
PtlIa' aHu PFUPUrtIonate rates from other
points.
For itineraries and full information ap-
ply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent, 1196
Broadway, New York: 789 Broad Street
Newark, N, j.; or Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Sta
tion, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
ii. r. HIGGINS,
AGENT.
sHocKLEY & SMITH, Auctioneers.

There will he offered for sala =. A. -.
time and place, one pair of extra fine Mules.
15A hands high, quick workers, extra pull
ers, well broken and very handsome. Also
finely bred driving horse, excellent driver,
about years old, kind and gentle.
TERMS.-An sums of Ten Dollars and
under, Cash; above that amount, credit 81
six months will be given, by purchaser Riv-
ing bankable note with approved endorser,
interest added,
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
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.i in July, 1893. at re-
duced rates. For full particulars, address
John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent, G..
NJ. q st. P. R'y. 4Se William ST., williams
port, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

WE HAVE States enough already.
Oklahoma should be content TO wait
awhile. Ii it wants IL play at Consti-
tuition making il ,Ile interval, there is,
however, no objection.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

~, III 1. e H..;I
county show that rabbits have come
through the storms all right and are
plentiful. This will be welcome news
to spoltSmen.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

The engagement Of II. FL. Brady,
Jr., Of Trenton, formerly Of Chesapeake
City, to Mss Clara B. Simpson, Of
Scranton, Pa, is announced.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

Miss Emma Tapman, Of Worcester
County, Mo-, has entered suit against
Hiram j. LeWes, we'll known brick
manufacturer Of Snuw Hill, for $10,-
600 damages for breach of promise of
Marriage.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

FOR the next TWO weeks we Shall
sell shoes at a loss. Our loss on
over 10000 pairs-which is less
than a fifth of the stock we always
carry. Manufactures loss on 10000
pairs-shoes in every case that merit
our endorsement-and get it.
There will be children's tan
S to 8 at SOC
81 to 10H at 60c
IL to 2 at 70c
Women's Kidskin Shoes at $1.40
worth quite as much again.
Women's KidsHn Shoes-button
and lace-bulldog and opera
toes-at $1.6O instead of $3.
Mems shoes, $1.60 instead of
$3.50 and So.
Mems shoes at $1.80 instead of
So and $3.50.
If you can get hold of the Phila-
delphia daily papers you will see
more extended lists. Of course,
great as is the whole lot, individual
lots will quickly sell out.
It certainly is a time to come to
the city for shoes.
Women's Three of the new
suite spring suits just SIM
A ply demand a word
in the papers-and shall have it.
They're important because they
combine fresh good style with great
moderation of price.
$3.50, $40 and SIP
The $3.50 suits are Of cheViot
serge, black. The fy-front coat
short and iaunty-is lined with satin
serge; the skirt has moderate fare,
and is lined with percaline.
The suits at SO are also Of cheviot
serge. The fy-front coat has the
cutest little gusset effects at the hips
and a cash pocket with flap. The
coat is full silk-lined. With it,
seven-gore circular skirt, percaline
lined.
The $12 suits are of colored
cloths-with hazy intimations of
checks. Fly front coat and fare
skirt, that has buttons and silk loops
at back. Other colors, but the one
before the writer is a pretty grayish
blue.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

The contract for building the ex-
tension Of the Queen Anne's Railroad
from Lewes 10 Rehoboth has been
awarded to Wade Burns & Co., of
Bal imore, aud work will begin as soon
as weather will permit.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

1.-THE Pope underwent an operation
Wednesday morning for the removal of q
long-standing cyst, about the size of an
orange, which suddenly became inAamed.
He bore the operation remarkably well,
although impossible to use chloroform.
The Pope's condition is now fairly satisfac-
tory
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
Silks

Of special and careful selection
are here in the most sought
after styles and colorings.
Any lady on a silk hunt
should see these.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04
Underwear

of Spring weight, in white,
natural and fancy blue and
white stripe of the celebrated
Luzerne make. We have
these celebrated goods for
men and women at 81 per
pair.
Middletown transcript., 1899-03-04

24-inch japanese figured silks, in navy,
black. light blue, pink and cream, in
new and pretty designs. so and 623c
27-inch japanese figured Silks. in heav-
ier and better grade, for 75c. per yard.
A large assortment of new wash silks,
in stripes, checks and fancy plaids,
best grade, for SOC.