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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-10

n MODERN army Is like watch.
~ Behind the open face OF the fight
Ing mass Is the complicated ma.
ohinery which keeps that mass in ac-
ton. The general public knows little
OF this machinery and Its workings, Of
the men behind "the man behind the
gum" but these unknown actors IN the
drama Of war these supernumeraries Of
the battlefield, are as essential to the
carrying on of a campaign as il the
fighting man himself.
The commIssarat department, the
ambulance corps, the buryng detail
the ammunition corps, the medical
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-10

L.
much more delicate, however w..
TO date lover sends his inamo,,,.
bunch OF yiolets or dalntlly bopn5 =.
Of verse or bonbOns In heart sb,r.s \
ceptacles. a very pretty idea h n ~,
the lady a thermometer the bp6 !.
which is heart shaped, and the dsr,..
marked In succession from the de,,s ],
winters discomfort 10 happiness sss
on to absolute bliss.
The connection Of the oBelr, q.
Valentine with the customs now 49,
mon on Feb. II is not exactly ~.
According TO history he was p.~' Z
priest who was beaten to death v1sl
clubs and then beheaded by ors,, II
the Emperor Claudius In the yaar ,.s
A. D. Several years later the ebr'.,I
declared him a martyr ana issued +, h,
cree appointing Feb, Il a day 10 b. ,.,I
ebrated in his honor.
According 10 Isaac Diraell and M,
historians, many OF the chr5,.s,
games Of Italy, the tumblers and yr..,l
acrobats, the carnivals and speaks,
pantomimes, were all once common !,
ancient Rome. The custom connet5
with st. Valentines name may BE- tr,,.
ed 20 a practice common 10 the sam,
city. Festivals called the Luperalh
were held during the month u FebU.
airy in honor Of Februata-Iuno. one q,
the ceremonies consisted In placing n
box with great pomp and cefemory
a number OF slips bearing the names .,
young girls. After the box had Been
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-10
The New and
Old Valentine,

Opinions differ very n,A
whether the observance ~ y, a. b
tines day is decreasing or ny, 'slss.
people ray that not nearly a. s.Hsl
tender sentiments and comic "a. - iaaiy
are exchanged on the ilth Or F I',.,'',
nowadays as used to be he so'eay
The truth Of the matter prob sy.''a
that about a certain number ~.
through the mails every year ~, "a
somewhat with the condition :,
ness year by year. w.
In days gone by the time b,,
custom was to send either 49, ~. !.
crate arrow-plerced heart to cnc 4 ' h,
fair, accompanied with n rultebi. 4'J
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-10

well shaken up
the young men
each drew a slip
and thus OBJ
tained what we
should call a
valentine.
The leaders Of
the early Chris
tian church OBJ.
jected TO what
{ h ey called
heather rites
and substituted
the names Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-10

describing M
rending tosg,
feelings in N,
most senunss.
tai mahnerI
Comic ysl.,'
tinesaRanS....
ern inyenao,.
end are planss
with the lsl.,'
ton Of maklS,
tho tecI,Ls
mad "~'
The n,,
fashions fr -,
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
ADMINISTRATORS vlcroRY.

For weeks Congress has had
under consideration tariff bill
for Porto Rico which, because OF
strong opposition among certain
Republican Representatives, has
hung in the balance. After
amendments it was passed on
Thursday by a vote OF l72 to
161. -Four Democrats voted for
it and six Republicans against
it, viz
six Republicans Crumpacker
Qnd.) Fletcher (Minn.), Heat
wole (Minn.), Littlefeld (Me.),
Lorimer Oil. J, and Mccall (Mass.)
voted with the opposition
against the bill and four Demo
crats-Davey and Meyer Na.),
Devries (Cal.), and Sibley (Pa)-
voted with the Republicans for
the bill.
The bill was variously amended
before its passage, the most i'm
portant change being in the two
year limit placed upon it, an
alteration of the title so as to
make it wholly a temporary meas
ure, and the reduction from 70
per cent. to 10.
It was one of the few remark
able days of the session in the
House, not the least notable feat
ure being that six members LETT
sick beds that they might vote
on the bill. Two of them from
hospitals, Mr.. Brownlow, of Ten
nessee, reaching the House at
tended by his wife and physi-
clan. He sat bundled up near
the entrance until his vote was
given, and then withdrew. 1t
was felt the strain would be
severe on him, but when Mr..
Tawney, the Republican whip,
urged that the bill might be lost
by this one vote. Mr.. Brownlow
said: II would rather lose my
| life than see this bill defeated. =
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nor Asxh nna How

Nothing shows the character of 4
person y religion more accura bely than
the way he gives his money. Some
never gpt the idea that all thsy have IL
q saerea trust to be administered for
Gods eanse. Many regard thsir means
as something belonging to them Of
right and to be used as they please.
The Scriptures plainly declare that we
are only stewards of God. All belongs
to Him. and we are placed in charge to
administer it for Him Every one
should setile definitely how much can
be used VI his income for charitable and
benevolent purposes. Then as he re-
ceivss his money this proportion should
be sac-edly pat aside fer the purposes
decided upon. HaphaEard giving is bad
In all respects. Under the pressure Of
special pleading one gives more than
seems wise in sober moments. and then
follow regret and future refusal Of
even just gifts.
Settle what proportion Of your in
come you should give away. Lay it
aside as 1t comes in. Study the bensvo-
lencies Of the church and decide how
much to give to each. Do all systemat-
ically. regularly, gladly. "Honor the
Lord with thy substance.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
The following is the standing of tn
nlavnrS nm IN Friday nipht.
LESrEN SERVICES.

The following is the calend for the
Lentsn Services at ST. Anne P Z.
Church, Rev. W. J. Wilkie, rector:
Ash Wednesday-Services and address, 10
a. M, and 7.30 p. m.
Sundays Services, 730 and 1880 a. M,
and 7.30 p. m.
Mondays-Eyening prayer with reading),
$50 p. m.
Tuesdays-Evening prayer, $50 p. m.
ednesdays-Morning prayer and litany,
930a. m. evening prayer with sermon,
1902. m.
Thursdays-Evening prayer with reading),
8 Bop. M.
Fridays-Morning prayer and litany, $50
a. M; evening prayer with address,
$50 p. m.
Saturdays-Evening prayer, 400 p. m.
HOLY WEEK.
Daily morning service, 1000 a. m.
Evening service on Wednesday. 7.30 p. m.
Evening service on other days, AIS p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
REPUBLICAN
state Convention |
HEADQUARTERS
REPuBLIcAN STATE COMMITTEE,


Wilmington, DEL, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Republican State COMMITTEES on
February IS, acting under the lime hon
ored rule of the Republican party, which
required but twenty days. notlce 70 pe
Sfhe election Of delegates to the Republican
National Convention, issued call Tor
state Convention, TO be held at Dover on
Fehruary 81. Having been advised, how
ever. by the Republican National Commit
ee that thirty days notice is required I'm.
der 4 nav rule If that COMMITTEES, adopted
At its Meeting in December. the Republican
State Committee hereby revokes its said
call for convention on February u, and
in compliance wi Il the aforesaid rule OF
the Republican National Committee, issues
the following call:
State Convention of the Republican
Party az the State of Delaware will be held
At Dover. Wednesday, March 2l, A. d. 1900.
at II o clock, a. M, for the purpose of select
ting six delegates and six alternates, to rep.
resent this State at the Republican National
Convention 10 be held in the City OF Phila-
delphia. in the State of Pennsylvania, on
Tuesday. the nineteenth day of June, 1900,
which National Convention is to nominate
candidates for President and Vice. Presi-
dent of the United States; and also for the
purpose Of electing twelve members OF the
State Committee, and for tranacting such
other business as may properly come be-
fore the Convention.
The Convention shall consist Of one hun
dred and sixty (16O) delegates apportioned
among the several districts of the State as
follows:
EaFsy t4e4 :c- he chosen rom the LIST
District.
Thirty-eight (ss) to be chosen from the
End District.
Forty (4O) to be chosen from the Srd
District.
Forty-two (42) to be chosen from the 4th
District
The said delegates shall be apportioned
among the several hundreds or wards OF
each District as heretofore.
The election of delegates shall be as fol-
lows:
On Saturday, the seventeenth day of
March, A. ID. 1900, the Republican voters of
the several hundreds or wards Of the various
districts shall assemble in meeting at such
places and at such time Of the day IS shall
be designated by the Chairmen Of the Com
mittees Of the respective districts.
The details for holding said elections
shall be arranged by the Committees Of the
several districts.
The officers OF said meeting shall make
out 9 certificate of election in duplicate,
one of which shall be delivered to delegates
elected and the other mailed forthwith to
the Secretary Of the State Committee al
Dover.
at the said election of delegates to the
said Convention, Republicans only shall be
allowed to vote.
HUGH C. BROWNE, Chairman.
VIM. Fl. HEALD, Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
FIRST DECISIVE ENGLISH VICTORY.

On the 10Th anniversary OF
the great Boer victory over the
British at Majuba that brave
Boer, General Cronje, surrend-
cred the remnant of his army at
the Modder River, where Lord
Roberts had them driven into
dugouts and surrounded for ten
days past. The condition Of the
Roers, with dead and wounded
in camp, and dead horses near at
hand, had become unbearable.
Cronje's army had been reduced
to 5000 or 1000 men, large num-
bers havingescaped. The British
had an army of from 10000 to
$4,000 men,
At 3 o'clock Tuesday morning
the Canadians made a charge
gaining position within 80 or 100
yards of the Boer trenches, and
soon the fiagof truce was raised.
Gen. Cronje was conducted to
the English camp, taking break
fast with his captors. His only
request was that kindness and
mercy should be shown to his
wife, his grandson, his private
secretary, his adiutant and his
servants, and that they be al
lowed to accompany him. This
was granted, and the general
and his party Immediately
started to Cape Town under an
escort commanded by Major
General Prettyman.
What effect the defeat of the
ablest of the Boer generals, him
self farmer, may nave on Une
war is conjectural. General Bull
Ter is meeting with stern resist
ance in his efforts to relieve Lady
smith, the relief have been
falsely reported to have been
made on February 22nd. The
English have about 100000 sold
iers in South Africa, more than
twice the Boer armies.
The siege at Ladysmith has
been raised at last. The Beers
departed and Gen. Butler has
entered the city after several
days severe fighting.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
TOWNSEND ITEMS.

Mr.. Harry Hart visited Middletown on
Wednesday.
Mr.. Bostie, of Princess Anne, Nd, has
been visiting here.
Miss Elsie Jones, of Middletown, was a
recent visitor here.
Miss Josie Jones, OF Wilmington, visited
here on Wednesday.
Miss Allie Mckay has been visiting
friends in this section.
Charles F. Purnell. of Dover, visited
friends here on Tuesday.
Miss Ella Jones, of Philadelphia, visited
friends here on Wednesday.
Mr.. J, Grassland, who is popular young
man, visited Townsend on Monday.
Miss Cassie Wright has returned from a
visit among friends in Wilmington.
The ladies Of the M. E. Church cleared
$105 at their supper given at Washington's
Birthday.
Miss EIma Finley, popular young lady
of this town, has returned from visiting
friends in Wilmington.
Mrs. Mary F. Hill, of Chester, Pa, has
been paying a pleasant visit to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Lee, on Com
merce street.
During February many callers to our
town spoke in the highest praise of the
progress and showing of the place. In
fact nearly all said this place was truly
ideal"
Mr.. David Ware of Philadelphia. who
lived in Delaware City over thirty years
ago, made short visit to the town this
week. He was warmly welcomed by many
old friends.
A force Of workmen are at present rush
ing the work of erecting the new ware
house for the railroad company at this
place. The work is attracting much atten-
ton, being daily looked upon by many Of
the local residents. 1t is learned that the
work of erecting the new depot will be
commenced in few days.
William P. Wilson, the hustling life in
surance agent, says that he has been very
busy during the past week. Mr. Wilson
carried off the first prize in the Dover, dis
trict, for the month of January, he being
the first agent among some so. Mr..
Wilson says he appreciates his prize great
II, and that he is truly thankful for the aid
of his many friends.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
neafnass Cannot be- Cured.


by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
onlylOne way to cure deafness, and that is
by Constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused By an inHamed condition of the
mucous lining of the EustachiaR Tube.
When this tube is inhamed you have .
fumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when II is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition. hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
Catarrh which is nothing but an imfamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars; free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists. T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
BOOM THE TOWN.

The effort to locate in Middle
town a branch of the Heinz Pick
ling Company, Of Pittsburg, for
the use of the product of two
hundred or more acres of Gu
cumbers should be given every
possible enoouragement-it being
conceded that farmers and truck
ers can grow them proftably.
Under such favorable conditions
every dollar expended by our
citizens will be returned hun
dred fold. The money paid out
for labor will go into the tills of
our merchants, and the farmers
profits also largely in the same
direction. The great need of
Middletown is more factories.
No town in the State is more
beautifully situated both as to
town proper and to country sur
rounding. A few dollars spent
in blooming" the town will be
money well invested.
In the advertising columns of
this issue will be found an offer
by M. B. Burris, Esq, attorney,
of a few shares of one of our
factories-which if closed would
kill Middletown in a business
way. This industry has never
received one dollars benefit as a
gratuity from our people, it has
asked none. It has recently been
incorporated as the J. G. Parker
& Son Company, formerly the
Diamond State Harness Factory.
Middletown has seen the estab-
hshment grow from $6s 900 sales
at wholesale ten years ago to be-
tween $50, 200 and 100000 last
year, paying a dividend equal to
6 per cent. on $50, 900 capital.
Mr., Parker is not looking for
any new business, Isl soliciting
no orders, because his mail orders
from old customers are all he can
fill with his present facilities,
having a weekly pay roll of
nearly 10000, money spent in
the town chiefly, there being
fourteen heads of families in the
establishment.
When a few weeks ago Mr..
Parker announced his purpose of
erecting a new and larger factory
he was offered SIS, 900 to locate
in one of the principal towns
down the State and another town
offered him factory rent free for
five years, no taxes and free
water and electric light. He
chose TO remain in Middletown
without even suggesting that the
town should present the firm
with q lot for his two-story fac
tory, 5ox1oe feet. In view Of
these facts and the other fact q
the certain doubling Of the busi-
ness with the added capital every
share Of the stock offered BY
Mr.. Burris should be taken here.
This is no advertisement II
is no personal or solicited
apuff for the J. c. Parker 4
Son ) goupanxo or for Mr. Burris.
Iisour cor Fon q Z business
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
ODESSA NOTES

Mr.. Harry Huhn, Of Wilmington, Is
home for a few days.
Mrs. Jonathan K Williams spent Thurs
day. in Philadelphia.
Rev. W. O. Hurst gave a lecture on
"Brains" at Clayton, Monday evening.
Miss Janvier, of Wilmington, was the
guest of Miss Amelia Vandegrift over Sun
day.
Mr.. George L. Townsend, Sr., and Mr..
Henry Townsend were Wilmington visitors
on Tuesday.
Miss Money, of Townsend, was the guest
of Her cousin, Miss Hetty Carpenter, Thurs-
day and Friday.
Quite a number from Odessa attended
the drama "Hic'ry Farm" given in Middle
town, Monday evening.
Mrs. Joseph Unruh returned on Wednes.
day from a visit to her parents at their
home near Bridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Corbit returned
hGNuCSAdy ONchAnS AAVAA AuOSb ucltBut~
full trip to Florida and Cuba.
Mr.. Frank Croft is quite sick with pneu.
monia and his youngest son, Eugene, is
suffering with intermittent fever.
Steamer Clio made the first trip of the
season Thursday, March /. Captain Evans
of Philadelphia is the new commander.
Miss Martha Townsend left for Whining
ton on Wednesday where she will be the
guest of her cousin, Miss Elizabeth Scott,
for some weeks.
The Red Men gave their annual banquet
on Tuesday night. About so people were
present.. Chicken salad, sandwiches, bis
cults. coffee and other good things were
served and the occasion proved very enjoy
able.
Mrs. Victoria Ninty died from heart
trouble at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Buehm. early Sunday morning. Funeral
services were held at the home of her sis
ter on Tuesday and interment made In st.
Paul's NJ. E. Cemetery.
Rev. DIR. Baldwin gave most interesting
talks in the morning and evening services
at st Paul's M. z. Church last Sunday.
Owing to the extremely cold and windy
weather the congregations were small, but
the collections were very good. As DR..
Baldwin spent % years as a missionary in
China and has been actively connected with
missionary work for almost as many more
years he speaks with authority. Those
who did not hear him missed a rare treat.
The Junior League of st. PauI's NJ. e.
Church held their Patriotic Service on
Thursday evening, March 1st. The enter
tainment was quite a.success and thorough
ly enjoyed by all. The Senior League held
reception in the lecture room after the
service. Refreshments were served and
very pleasant social hour was passed
with the Seniors and Juniors. The Juniors
wish to extend their thanks to the Seniors
and to alltheir friends. who SO kindly aid
ed them.
Miss Gertrude Morgan, youngest daugh-
ter ofMr. and Mrs. David Morgan. died
from consumption. on Tuesday night.
Miss Morgan has BEEN sick since early in
the fall but had only been confined to her
bed q week. She was girl Of lovely
Christian character and was loved and re-
spected by all. She was actively interested
10 church work and teacher in the Sun
day School. She win be greatly missed in
the church and community and her place
WILDE hard TO fiji. Her family have the
most sincere sympathy Of the entire com.
munity. The funeral win be held at the
home Of her parents Saturday afternoon at
2 P. NJ Interment in St. PauPs NJ e.
oemssery.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
DELAWARE CITY.

Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of Princeton, N. j.,
preached in the Presbyterian Church on
Sunday.
Mrs. S. E. Bradway and daughter left for
their Atlantic City home, the Delaware
City House, on Monday.
The Samnel Weaver, who was so serious
ly injured by the boiler explosion, is able to
take short walks each day.
DIR. William Ogle, of Philadelphia gave a
terrapin dinner TO several members of the
Delaware College Faculty, at the home Of
his mother, on Tuesday.
A congregational meeting is to be held
in the Presbyterian Church on Monday
next for the purpose of selecting pastor to
fill the pulpit left vacant by Rev. L. A..
Oates.
Mr. E. C. Reybold has moved his family
into Delaware City. Mr.. Reybold will oc-
cupy The Presby terian Manse until his own
house, which is shortly to be built, shall be
ready Tor MIN.
The supper given by the Town Improve
ment Society on Monday and Tuesday
evenings was voted by all a grand success
A very enjoyable musical and literary pro.
gram was furnished both evenings. Miss
Thompson and Miss Newton gave pleasure
to the audience by their fine rendering of
vocal and instrumental music Mr.. George
Mcintyre recited in his usual pleasing
style. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Featherstone, Of Wilmington, assisted with
the musical program. The proceeds were
large from this entertainment. May the
good work of town improvement speed
along. This really pretty town may be
made very attractive by little careful .ex-
penditure and the cooperation of the citi-
zens in keeping all sorts Of garbage and re-
fuse out of the fine broad streets.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
THE rooL TOURNAMENT.


Since cur last issue the following scores
have been made in the pool tournament
going on at the Volunteer Hose House:
Friday evening, first game. Gray Tay-
ior, IS; J. f. CHM, ss. Second game John
A. Jolls, 100; F. a. Lewis, 50. Saturday
EVENING" Lindsay Cochran, 75; H. A.
Black, 70. Monday evening Frank s.
Clayton. 100: ]. e. CHM, "a. Tuesday
evening John A. Jolls. 100; Herman Coch'
ran, 76. Wednesday evening-Dr. ]. O
Sites, 100; j. Gray Taylor, GA. Thursday
evening Herman Cochran 100: Frank )
Clayton, 80.
STANDING OF THE PLAYERS.
The following is the standing of tht
I Il. - ~ frhf
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03

The friends of ex-senator
Quay claim that he will be seated
in the United States Senate next
week upon the appointment of
Governor Stone. IfQuay should
be seated Governor Tunnel will
appoint most probably for the
Delaware vacancy. Justat pres
sent ex-Attorney General John
Biggs apparently has the call.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03

investlnent which promises not
only big interest but at the same
time doubles the capacity and
pay roll of a most successful
factory in the town, and is q
recognition Of benefits already
rendered the town with increased
benefits to both capital and labor
for the future. Boom the toaaa.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
An Enormous Sale,

'In His Steps," the story by Rev.
Charles NJ. Sheldon, now running on fourth
page Of TRANSCRIPT T, has sold in literal mil
lions, 100000 copies having been sold in
this country alone. East Lynne" reached
q sale Of less than half million. "Tnree
Men in a Boat" very popular book, reach
ed circulation of 100000 Besides the
Bonnie Brier Bush" reached 10000. Three
of Sheldons books reached a circulation in
England lin less than three weeks) of 9O0,-
coo copies.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
public sales.

Monday, March 5th.-Poslponded public
sale of ]. J. Williams will take place in
stead of the day previously advertised.
Don't fail 10 attend
Friday, March oh, 1890 Public sale of
stock. farm implements, ETC., by Joseph
Edwards. at his residence, on the old
Boulden Farm between Pivot Bridgeand
Summit Bridge.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
WORKING Night ana pax.

The busiest and mightiest little thing that
eyer was madeis DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Every pill is asugar-coated globe Of health.
that changes weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy. brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in building up
the health. Only 25c per box. Sold at
yaughan's Pharmacy.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03

ED-FORsTHEIIFE AND
Achievements Of Admiral Dewey, ,nthe worlds
greatest naval hero: By Murat Aalstead, the
idols biggest and best book: over 500 pages, s
TlO inches: nearly 100 pages haiftone flustra-
tlons, Only S1.50. Enormous demand. Big
conarniesions, Outfit free. Chance Of q life
time WrIfe quick. The Dominion Com.
pany, srd Floor Caxton Bldgs Chicago.
Middletown transcript., 1900-03-03
NOTICE!
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing between
James U. g. Reynolds and Milton w. Copp,
under the firm name of Reynolds & Copp,
Middletown, DEL, has been dissolved by
mutual consent. L hereby give notice that
assume payment of all debts of Reynolds q
Copp, and am entitled to receive all sums due
said firm. ] will continue said business as
heretofore under the name Of James U. G.
Reynolds. (Signed)