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Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
ADDTCKs JouRNAL ALIsM.

"THE Every Evening steps in to
back up the Middletown Transcript in
its contention for an investigation Of
only the three Democrats who voted
for Mr.. Addicks for Senator"
The above is from the "Smyrna
Times, = a paper that which before its
advocary of what is known as Addick-
ism in our politics there was none more
reliable In its staten ents. But there
has come a change in its methods,
limited to its political bias SO far as We
have noticed. The change is not to a
higher but a lower plane. Take the
above lines and compare with the facts
The facts are that the TRANSCRIPT
has from the first insisted upon an in
vestigation into all charges 1t has
advocated the calling Of every member.
and we will here add every officer, OF
the General Assembly before the proper
tribunal If necessary to uncover the
charges Of bribery and crookedness Of
the recent session. It stated plainly in
its last issue that the demand is for an
investigation Of all charges and yet in
its comments upon that article the
Smyrna Times " sticks to its assertion
that we contend that only Farlow,
Clark and King be Investigated. How
the Times !" man reads or reconciles
the truth with his assertions we do not
understand. Of course it may help
Addicksism but it strains journalism
and friendship.
The g Every Evening" is able to
take care of itself but since we quote
the charge of the " Times against it
we desire to add that we have failed to
note in any Of its writings that 1t has
contended for partial investigation in
this matter. We presume tie !" Every
Evening" is with the TRANSCRIPT
glad to have the agreement to vote for
Levi G. Bird put fully before the pub
lie il there is the least shadow Of bri-
berry in it, but unwilling to have vague
rumors used to shield fraud and ras.
cality.
The Times" " in its way then joins
the "Every Evening" in charging that
Congressman Hoffecker, the writer and
other Republicans elected in 1888 owe
their election to boudle, the parties
using some money at that election.
The argument Of the "Times " has
been that Congressman Hoffecker and
the rest Of US are as. bad as Addicks.
and those Of US who do not see it that
way are hypocrites. We differ in
opinion, though we trust there is moth
ing Of the Pharisee in so doing" OF
all the Addicks papers we regret to
see the "Smyrna Times" 60 wrong,
hence these arguments.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
OTHER INCREASE OF wAaEs.
THE READING PITS UP WAGES.

READING, Pa. II has been officially
announced that the Philadelphia q
Reading Company will increase the
wages of it's skilled labor, who work by
the day ia mechanical departments OF
its shops In this city and along the en-
tire system, five to ten per cent. This
affects 1000 men.
A WAGE ADVANCE AT BETHLEHEM.
BETHLEHEM, Pa, The Bethlehem
Iron Company to-day increased pud-
dlers' wages ten per cent, restoring the
wages of two years ago, namely $3.50
per ton.
MORE WAGES FOR STOVE MAKERS.
PHILLIPsBURG, N. J., The employees
Of the Phillipsburg Stove Works have
been notified Of ten per cent. increase
in their wages to date from April ].
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Women ana Their Cats.

Louis Vain, the famous cat painter
processes to believe that cat owned by
a woman is the mirror of its mistress
temperament. He says that if cal
that has been constantly with its mis-
tress is suddenly removed from her SO
ciety the creature will show the char.
acteristics madame has displayed. Il
she has been snappish, pussy viii
scratch; if she has been sulky, pussy
will sulk too. If this were really true,
it would pay prospective husband tc
steal the cat of his ladylove before tax.
ing the fatal matrimonial step. As the
cat is about the most independent crea-
ture alive, one can't help being skep-
tical Of Mr.. Wain's theory.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
MY MARYLAND.

The managers of the Cecil County
Agricultural Society have announced
the dates of the coming exhibition
October 8, 4, 5, and 6 being the days
selected. The officers Of the association
promise their best efforts to make the
fair a success, and in turn ask the sup,
port Of the stockholders and the farm
ers generally toward placing the exhiI
billions on sound financial footing.
Mrs. Anne M. Leonard, widow, and
Misses Helen E. and Nora Leonard,
children of the late Capt. Edmund T.
Leonard, who was killed last year by
being struck by a locomotive near
Easton, have brought through their at
torneys, Seth & Wilson, suit fcr
$50, 900 against the Baltimore, Chesa-
peake and Atlantic Railway for causing
the death at Easton Point crossing OF
Captain Leonard on October 20 last.
The director of the census is engaged
in mapping the various States into dis
tricts, each to have supervisor.
Maryland is to have four supervisors,
and the districts, as they are mapped
out, although they may be changed are
as follows: The city Of Baltimore will
form the first district the second will
be composed Of the counties of Caro-
line, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen
Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico
and Worcester-population, Is4, ,097 +;
third district will comprise Anne
Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard,
Prince Georges, Saint Mary's, Carroll.
part Of Baltimore and Harford-popu-
lation, 244,981. The fourth census
district will be the sixth congressional
district-population, 172, 1858.
Theophilus Spicer, Of Dorchester,
has entered suit in the Circuit Court
through his attorney, P. L. Goldsbor-
ough, claiming $4,000 damages against
Levi d. Travers, wealthy and one Of
the best-known residents Of that county.
The suit grows out of the performance
Of marriage ceremony by Mr.. Tray
ers in December last. 1t is alleged that
be was not a licensed preacher Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, as
he claimed to be. Mr.. Travers lis an
uncle of the bride, who was Miss Ada
Griffith. When he learned that mar
riage was contemplated between her
and Mr.. Spicer he suggested that be be
allowed to perform the ceremony.
Mr. Travers' suggestion was adopted.
the ceremony was performed, and the
happy couple united. as they thought
in the holy bonds Of matrimony.
Their happiness was short lived.
however, as rumors were soon in cir
culation that Mr.. Travers had no au-
thority to marry people. The father Of
the bride, E. L. Griffith, wrote to Rev.
W. P. Wright, a former resident Of
Taylor's Island, and presiding elder at
one time of the Virginia district. who
stated in reply that Mr.. TraYers had no
to perform a marriage cere-
mony. The Rev. Mr.. Wright further
stated that Mr.. Travers' application
for reinstatement in his pastoral rela-
tions after his election to the Maryland
Legislature had been denied.
The couple whereupon secured the
service Of minister at Taylor's Island |
md were remarked.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

A French writer has ascertained that
Napoleon's- favorite dish was bean
salad, and that be held that so cents a
day ought to be enough for any ones
meals. Louis XIV, on the contrary, had
a favorite dish, made Of the eggs Of
various birds. which cost 500.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

WHEN Thomas B. Reed, speaker of
the House OF Representatives, retires
from Congress the ablest member leaves
that body. Mr.. Reed has been elected
to the next Congress and would be
chosen speaker but it is said he will re-
sign to accept an annual salary of $780,.
600 with a New York law firm.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
THE supINE SMYRNA TIMES

The SUP1NE SM RNA TIMES.
1t is really pitiable to note how the
Smyrna Tines beats the bush, evades
a direct issue, and seeks to apologize
for the three Democratic members of
the General Assembly who voted for
Addicks on the last day Of the session.
The Times processes we cannot
believe that it is sincere to have an
anxiety for an investigation into the
proposition that thirteen Democrats
should vote for Mr.. Levi G. Bird.
What tommy-rot such suggestion is.
An investigation along that line
would. however, have nothing to work
upon. The suggestion was made, as
this paper announced on the closing
day Of the session, that thirteen
Democrats were willing to vote for Mr..
Bird if an election could thus be
secured. Upon the strength Of that
announcement the Smyrna Times finds
basis for apologizing for Clark, King
and Farlow. Not Democratic paper
in the state has excused or apologized
for the action Of those three men, and
it is remarkable to find that they are
supported only by the Dover Sentinel
and the Smyrna Times, papers that
claim to be Republican. Well, that is a
matter for the consideration Of their
own cOnsciences.
But, to revert to the silly sug gestion
that the thirteen Democrats should be
investigated. As matter Of fact Mr..
Birds name, so far as we can learn
from gentlemen who we're present, was
never mentioned In the Democratic
conference prior to the last meeting of
the joint assembly, and not vote was
cast for him when the two houses met
for the last time. Thus there is no
excuse for the three deserting
Democrats to attempt to excuse them,
selves upon the ground that some of
their fellows were to vote for Mr.. Bird.
They did not present his name, either
in conference or in the joint assembly
and Mr.. Bird played no part whatever
In the contest after the few compli-
mentary ballots given him during the
latter part Of the contest. AS a mat
ter Of fact Mr.. Bird only received votes
on the 23d, I'D, 73d, 74th and 18th
ballots, and there were 113 ballots in
all. 1t is thus shown that the poor
old Times is simply sparring for wind.
1t is not sincere in its demand for an
investigation Of the thirteen Democrats.
They did nothing that would warrent
an investigation. Even If they had
decided to vote for Mr.. Bird and had
carried out their agreement there
would still have been nothing to inyes.
tigate. Ii thirteen Of the twenty-one
Democrats had agreed, in conference,
TO vote for any Republican in order to
break the deadlock and to acknowledge
their gratitude for the appointment Of
Mr. George Gray, the caucus candidate.
to responsible position bya Republic
can President, it would have been
right and proper. The Democratic
members Of the General Assembly
might hsve,done far worse than that.
The Times is simply evading the
direct issue and when it assumes the
role OF Apologist Extraordinary for
King, Clark and Farlow it lowers It. |
self in the estimation OF both Republic |
cans and Democrats. Morning News. |
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
RicvcIe A fine showing of new
Su1dries 'oo Lamps, and other
- wheel neaIf,,Ie

Mckee Straw-colored Chains, Soc.
7-U Aluminium Lacquer, 2oc box.
Dixon's Graphite, Sc and &c stick.
Parsons Chain. Lubricant, Sc and l0c box,
'o8 Christy Saddles, mems only, SIPS.
8 in Oil, l5c bottle.
New Idea Foot Pumps, Soc.
NJ. & w. Inner Tubes, 81 each.
Wood Rim Cement 4 pint can, loc.
Phoenix Luggage Straps, Csc pair.
Crack-a-Jack Match Boxes, 10c.
'99 NeverOut Lamps, $40.
'9o Search Light Lamps, $2.50.
'9o Twentieth Century Lamps, $1.50.
'9e Everlit Lamps, ST..
'o9 Miller Majestic Gas Lamps, $2.75.
'oo Electro Gas Lamps, So. so.
'oo Banner Gas Lamps, So.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

Are You Using Aliens Foot-Eases
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
a powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions, Chill
blains, Damp, Sweating, Swollen feet. Al
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy
New York.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

Witness it's unrivaled average
daily circulation, exceeding
10000 copies, and an average
exceeding 145,ooo copies for
its Sunday editions, while i'm
itations of its plan of publica-
ton in every important city of
the country testify to the truth
of the assertion that in the
quantity and quality of its con-
tents, and in theprice at which
it is sold ."The Record has es-
tablished thestandard by which
excellence in journalism must
be measured.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

The interest and talk on good roads
is on the increase. The adoption Of
the wide tire is thought to be the first
Improvement needed, as very little i'm
provement can be made as long as the
roads are cut up after every rain BY the
narrow tires now ia use.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

Mr.. G. Q. Donovan. Of Santa Rosa,
California, who is visiting Washington.
said: "The most popular man in Cali.
fornia is President Mckinley. I voted
for Bryan In '96, but next year I hope
TO cast vote for the present occupant
of the White House. I have lots Of
Democratic friends who are as anxious
to reverse their votes as 7 am. We
think Mckinley Las conducted him
self through all the trying war times
as Q statesman and patriot, and the
Coast is pretty nearly solid for him. y
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WANAMAKER'S.

Philadelphia, Monday, April II, 1899.
Summer Have you seen the
Euru;4uro new quarters
EorDo.oI fourth floor, Thir-
III teenth Street-fixed
anu Lawn up to hold the
Wicker Furniture and to be COM
Portable for you who come after it7
Rather nice; simple, summerish
looking-maybe hardly fine enough
for the very superior things it holds.
But, anyway, the goods are the mat
tiers of interest.
The best reed workers in America
contribute the stocks-and, quail
ties considered, the prices are below
the danger of fair competition. Of
course some very special things come
with the rest.
There are two 3-piece Wicker
Suites-sofa, arm chair and
rocker-at SIS that are GER
tainly worth ten dollars more.
$3.50 Arm Rockers at $1.25
and $1.65.
SITS Rockers at $1.75.
$3.50 Rockers at $2.25.
$4.50 Rockers at $2.75.
And the whole line is almost as
good as these exceptions.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

To publish ALL THE NEWS
promptly and succinctly and in
the most readable form with
out elision or partisan bias; to
discuss it's significance with
frankness, to keep AN OPEN
EYE FOR PUBLIC ABUSES,
to give besides a complete
record of current thought,
fancies and discoveries in all
departments of human activity
in it's DAILY EDITIONS of
from 10 to IA PAGES, and to
provide the whole for it's pa
irons at the nominal price of
ONE CENT-that was from the
outset, and will continue to be
the aim of "TEIE RECORD" ;"
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
Linen Lawns,

made specially for ladies
Waists and in the rig ht
weight and right6nish. They
are SO inches wide at 25, 81
and 37Ic per yard.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

THE legislature Of Pennsylvania, like
those OF Delaware. California and
Utah, has adjourned without electing q
u. 8. Senator. Utah ia Democratic.
the others are Republican.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
KENT COUNTY.


Dover will have a silk mill. Wyoming a
brick manufactury Camden a pickle fac
tory, and Woodside new tomato cannery.
Susan Davis who resides near Kenton,
but who had been visiting Mrs. Rose Tay-
lor, of Dover, was taken suddenly i'll Mon
day night week and died within an hour.
She was 64 years of age.
Mrs. Annie E. Revill, aged S5 years,
widow of William F. Revill, who was a
prominent ship builder, died April 18th
while at breakfast at her home in Milford
She left large estate. One of her sons is
attorney general for Kansas.
Miss Bertha Fournival to whom was
bequeathed the property and practice of
DR.. J. NJ. Comegys, of Dover, has been
granted a certificate to practice dentistry,
and is the first woman ever licensed thus
in this State. a bill having passed the late
General Assembly especially for her.
Two boys-HarTy Simmons, white, and
Paris Daker, colored-were playing ball
Saturday morning, at Dover, when both
started to run after "high ball." They
crashed together, their foreheads striking
with thud that fractured their skulls.
The heads were split open from eye to eye
Physicians stitched the gaping wounds
both boys being in a semi. conscious state.
The remarkable instinct of dog saved
the lives of ten people at Cartees' Crossing.
at FELTON, Sunday night. Alan Graham
and his family were awakened during the
night by the violent barking of the dog and
its scratching at a side door. Starting down
stairs with a revolver, Mr.. Graham opened
the kitchen door only to be enveloped in
flames. The carpet had been ignited by
sparks from the stove, setting fire to the
woodbox and firing the entire room. By
hard work the family extinguished the
flames. The dog had evidently been
aroused by the loud cracking of the flames
and ten minutes later there would have
been no avenue OF escape for the doomed
family.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

Ricvcle We've AS styles of BIZ
Hosiery cycle Hose-for men,
for women; some styles
alike for both. Black and white
tops in various neat checks are maybe
best of all-must be a hundred styles
of them. Nobody ever had so many
yet therewon't be enough. Browns
are fine, too, but blacks lead. SOC,
75c, most styles of all at 81; finer
ones at $1.50-we call the favorite
style IL rib. Silk at So and So.
Women's styles, full length, with
golf band, SOC and 75c.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
Wash FIanneIs

of Scotch or American make,
just enough cotton to keep
them from shrinking. They
are nice for waists and outing
suits. 25c per yard. French,
plain or printed Flannels, soc
per yard.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

--latest style wedding invitations printed
expeditiously and cheaply at the TRAN-
SCRIPT Office.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
White Plaids.

1000 yards of these favor
ite goods in small checks and
plaids, we shall sell for SC per
yard.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
The Pioneer

one-cent morning newspaper in
the United States, "The Rec
ord" still LEADS WHERE
OTHERS FOLLOW.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
Linen Crash.

Linen Crash.
One bale all pure linen
Russia Crash, 16 inches wide
--l211c grade for SC per yard.
Table Felt
in all grades and widths for
silence cloths, 81 to 68 inches
wide. from Is to SOC per yard.
Fine Dimity.
Fifty pieces of fine printed
Dimity, the same in appear
ance as the Irish goods, only
half the price, l23c.
Perca1es.
Over 200 new styles of the
best quality yard wide Per-
Gales, all in the latest printing
and colors, 12Ic per yard
Ladies' Vests.
Jersey ribbed and all sizes in
plain and fancy--lO and 12ac
each. Lisle thread ribbed
vests with silk trimming-25c
quality reduced to l7c each
or 8 for Soc.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

Advertise ia The TRAN SCRIPT.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
Dutch AND OTHER SHRUB

Dutch AND OTHER SHRUB
De- Berry. Still full assort-
~ oo0I ments of those hardy,
DusneS sure-to-bloom, Holland
grown Rose Bushes. The growers
have put up some assorted dozens
Of choice varieties. The bushes should
bloom in June, and afterwards, too.
l5c each; z for 25c; $l.25 a dozen
With the Roses will be found the
finest varieties of bulbs and plants.
Rhododendrons-white, purple, rose-45c
Azaleas, 45c. Holly, Soc.
Pear or Peach Trees, 20c each.
Grape Vines, Sc. Honeysuckle Vines, Sc.
Spirea, Sc. Cypress Trees, 60c.
Juniper Trees, 75c.
Peony Roots, 10c each; for Csc.
Now is the time to plant Sweet Peas-5c
o.; SOC pound.
Our Seed Packets are double size
Sc each; 25c dozen. We have
some at &c each; 15c a dozen; but
the larger packet is cheaper. And
here's help when you plant the
bushes new plant food
JADOO FIBER AND LIQUID
No matter how expert or inexpert
you are, no matter what plants, veg
etables or fruits you raise, Jadoo
Fiber and Liquid will make them
better than they ever were before,
and better than they could be made
by any other known means. The
nrice-25c
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
Sixth & Market Sts.,
Philadelphia.
VIM. B. Sharp & CO
FOURTH and MARKET SITS.
Wilmington, Del.

White Goods
in India Linens, Victoria
Lawns, Persian Lawns. Organ
dies, Swisses, Nainsooks. Cam.
brics, Dimities and Long
Cloths, in fine assortment,
from l21ac to Sl.5O per yard.
Pique,
+. A right new lot in fancy
and plain welts--l5 very
stylish patterns and in quality
equal to any 371ac grade. We
shall sell these elegant goods
at the remark able low price CT
25c per yard.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

Senator Hanna denies most posi-.
lively the report that he came East
from Thomasville for the purpose of
calling a meeting of the Executive
Committee Of the Republican National
Committee, and adds that he sees no
necessity, at this time, for meeting
of the Executive Committee to con-
slider preliminaries for the Presidential
Campaign, as there will be plenty Of
time to look after those matters later.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

The TRANSCRIPT 81. 90 ger year.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
The Daily and Sunday

The Daily and Sunday
editions together, which Will
give it's readers the best and
freshest information of all that
is going on in the world every
day in the year, including holi-
days, will be sent for $4.00 a
year or 35 cents per month.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22

The only reason why the instructions
given the United States commissioners
to the Czar's disarmament conference
have not been made public is that it
would not be proper to state the official
attitude Of this government on the
matters to be considered at the confer.
ence il advance Of its meeting. There
are reasons for the belief that arbitra.
tion Elisa large part in the instructions.
Middletown transcript., 1899-04-22
TRINITY BELLS,
A STORY FOR GIRLS.
BRIGHT SIDES OF
HISTOY,

By. e. H. House.
series of amusing episodes of history,
ancient and modern, told in an entertaining
way. 1t will awaken new interest in the
important branch of study.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-10
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

| The German navy is to be reorganized,
with the emperor himself in supreme
command.
In a saloon fight at Eagle River. Wis.
Peter Dunsmore received injuries from
which he died.
Lead has been discovered on the farm
of Isaac KhrOm in Grant township, HUI
ron county, Mich.
Miss Caroline Hazard, of Peacedale.
=. l.. has been elected president of
Wellesley college.
Great Britain's naval budget for the
ensuing year will call for the expendi-
ture of nearly $4,000 eco.
William Noble. builder of many we'll
known hotels in New York. has failed,
with liabilities of s1.O27.i
y hurricane has ragged over the Back
sea for the past four days. and nufner-
Gus fatal wrecks have been reported.
Sidney c. Hubbard. pioneer insur-
anCe man. capitalist and real estate deal
er Of Fort Wayne, Ind died yesterday.
Mrs. ]. Warren Keifer. wife of Major
General Kejfer. now in Cuba. Is seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia in her home at
Springfield, o.
Edward c. Andre. Belgian consul gen
eral At Manila. is in New York trying to
organize a 100000 syndicate to de-
ve!op the Philippines
With his hands and feet frozen so Sc
vereIy that amputation will be neces-
sary John Hayes was found locked in a
box car of the Pennsylvania railroad at
Chicago.
a dispatch from Spokane. Wash. says
that Charles J. Webster. of Pontiac,
Mich, was fleeced by card sharpers
who got his cash and certificate Of de-
post for SLIGO
Six masked men rode into Missouri
City, No. took Odn Summers from the
jail. stripped and whipped him and
warned him to leave the town. They
then whipped four other men.
Representatives Of thirty-three west
ern rolling mill concerns met at the
Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago, and per-
fected arrangements for a combination
&c iron plants west OF Pittsburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-10
CLOSE CALL FOR a HORROR.
Street Car Full of Passengers Nearly Goes
Into the Chicago River.

Chicago, March 10.-Fifty people mar
rowly escaped death last night in an
accident to n Halsted street electric car
at bridge. Approaching the bridge at
rapid rate CT speed the motorman
failed TO notice that the bridge was
open. When within a few feet of the
rive. he discovered the danger and put
on the brakes. In spite of his efforts
the front part Of the car ran down upon
the abutmcnts Of the bridge and hung
there. one foot farther and it would
have plunged into the river thirty feet
below, and as it was damned with pas
sengers the loss OF life must have been
friEhtful.
The motorman. thinking that the car
was doomed, warned the passengers and
then jumped into the river. The tip
ping of the car on the abutment, ac-
Companied by the motOrman's warning,
caused a panic among the passengers
and they made wild stampede for the
doors. During the rush for safety four
Of the passengers were slightly injured.
The motorman, after jumping into the
river, managed to keep his head above
water until he was dragged out