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Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
TRIED TO CREMATE SIMPSON

William Simpson, colored, hailing from
Annapolis, Md, was maltreated by a
gang of colored tramps near Newport,
who attempted to burn him in bonfire.
He escaped from them and is now under
treatment at the homeopathic Hospital,
Wilmington.
Simpson says that he and a white man,
whose name he does now know, were on
their way to Wilmington to seek work
and had to pass the camp of colored men.
One of the latter asked Simpson why he
was walking with white man, and while
he was explaining one of the crowd struck
Simpson blow on the head The white
man tried to protect Simpson, but beat
retreat when he appeared in danger of
harm himself. Then seveaal of the crowd
jumped on Simpson and beat him un-
mercifully and finally threw him into
bonfire, evidently intending to finish the
job.
This awoke all of the mans energies
and, jumping to his feet, he broke through
his captors and escaped. He found his
way to the west yard and told his story
and he was removed in an ambulance to
the hospital. The police attempted to
find his assailants without success. Simp-
son is badly burned about the face and
bruised on the body, but will probably
recover.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
BOTH PANELS SHORT OF NAMES

When the Levy Court prepared the
grand and petit jury lists in March it
failed to place enough names in the grand
jury boxes, and that fact being brought
to the attention of Chief Justice Lore, he
directed that the grand jury boxes be
returned to the Levy Court and sufficient
names added. The court met Tuesday
and took the matter up, and at the meet
ing it was learned that the court had also
failed to put enough names in the petit
jury boxes. The law requires at least 100
names on the grand jury list and at least
800 on the petit jury list.
The court had placed about so on the
former and 2S1 on the latter. Attorney
Horace G. Knowles, of the court, says
that it had simply followed precedent
and that Levy Courts for years have not
had enough names either in the grand
or in the petit jury lists.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
ARB0R AND BIRD DAY

Gov. HUM, Tuesday, designated Fri
day, April 26th, as Arbor and Bird Day.
The governor was authorized and direc-
ted by the General Assembly to set apart
by proclamation one day in each year for
the planting Of trees, and for the promo
ton Of the spirit of protection to birds.
He recommends that the day be observed
by all the people, but especially by the
teachers and pupils of public and private
schools and colleges and the officers and
inmates of other public institutions.
The observance in designed to promote
adornment Of the grounds of schools,
parks and cemeteries, and thereby to
awaken among the people desire for
the adornment of public places, as well as
to foster humane regard for the preser-
vation and protection of the birds native
to this State.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
AN EL0PEMENT AT MILFORD

Milford was surprised on Thursday
morning by the news of the elopement
OF Mrs. Charles Reed, the wife of a
wealthy sawmill owner and lumber
dealer, with Captain B. r. Pierce, sup
posed to be from Virginia.
Captain Pierce was the owner Of a
schooner which was wrecked last win
ter off Ship John Light, and who was
the sole survivor of the crew. He made
his way to the shore in the schooner
yawl at Slaughter Beach, and was taken
in and cared for by Mr.. Reed, who
lives only few miles from the beach.
He represented himself to be in good
was in no hurry to leave,
and made his home with Mr.. Reed, as
sisting him with his mill work.
He and Reed went to Philadelphia
Monday la t, with the intention of buy
ing new mill, but a telegram was re-
ceiyed in Milford for team to meet
Pierce at the train and to take him to
Reeds house Then he and Mrs. Reed
took one Of Reeds best horses and a
carriage and together with her six-year-
old daughter left, it is supposed for his
nome in Virginia
Mrs. Reed was the handsomest woman
n Slaughter Neck, beautiful brunette
With a magnificent figure. She was the
eading social light of the vicinity in
which she lived.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
NINE BREAK JAIL

Sussex county, and, in fact, police cir
cles throughout the State of Delaware
were excited Monday over the wholesale
jail delivery in Georgetown about
o'clock Monday morning. There are
nine desperate criminals at large and
Sheriff P. J. Hart has men out securing
Sussex county in an effort to capture
the escaped convicts. 1t was a we'll
planned escape, and was successful be-
yond the expectations of the desperate
men who planned it. They sawed
through the wooden bars of their cells
into the corridor, and it was then an
easy matter for them to gain the yard of
the jail. Tearing blankets into strips,
they scaled the wall of the enclosure and
made good their escape, while the sheriff
was wrapped in the arms of Morpheus.
1t is thought that the men escaped
about o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
TO WASHINGTON

On April 25 the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will run the sixth tour of the
season to Washington. Tourist Agent
and Chaperon will accompany the party.
Round-trip rate, covering railroad
transportation for the round trip, hotel
accommodations, and transfer in Wash.
ington, station to hotel, $l4.50 from New
York, $500 from Trenton, and $11.5O
from Philadelphia. These rates include
accommodations for two days at the
Arlington, Normandie, Riggs, or Ebbitt
House. For accommodations at Wizards,
Regent, Metropolitan, or National Hotel
$3.50 less. Side trips to Mount Vernon,
Richmond, Old Point Comfort, and Nor
folk at greatly reduced rates.
All tickets good for ten days, with
special hotel rates after expiration of
hotel coupons.
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent,
1196 Broadway, New York; Court Street,
Brooklyn; or address Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
GAS FIXTURE DEFECTIVE

Coroner Frick held an inquest Sstur-
day night over Walter Keech and Margaret
McGettigan, who were found dead last
Sunday in an Orange street house. Several
witnesses were examined, but little could
be thrown on the case. The members of
the jury on Friday visited the house and
made an examination of the gas fixture
in the room. 1t was then discovered
that the fixture was faulty and that when
it was turned off the flow of gas would
not be stopped. Owing to the condition
of the stop-off the jury believed that
whoever turned out the gas turned it
entirely around and let the gas escape.
The jury returned verdict of accidental
death by inhaling Illuminating gas circu-
lated by defective fixture.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
WILL BUILD TROLLEY LINE

1t looks as though the rumors which
for two years have been talked about re-
garding the Woodland Beach and Milford
Trolley line are at last to assume practi-
cal shape. During the past week mem
bers of the Delaware General Electric
Company were actively at work getting
matters in shape to start the enterprise,
and on Thursday Frank Bennett, of the
firm of Tenere & Bennett, of Jersey City,
was in Dover making arrangements for
the accommodation of a number Of Italian
laborers, who he stated he will bring here
on Monday. He made contract with
Messrs. Collins & Cohee to erect two
shanties, 30x60 feet, one near Silver Lake,
and the other at Cooper's Corner for the
men. Work on these begun Saturday.
The line, it has been stated, is to be con-
structed on a plan that does away with
over head wires, what is called the third
rail system being used instead.-Dela-
aCdredn.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
MANY SUFFER FROM QUARANTINE

At meeting of the Sussex County
Levy Court Monday an investigation COM
mittee was appointed to look into the
conditions of the towns of lower Della
ware, business in which is suffering ow-
ing to the smallpox scare. This action
was taken after the Commissioners had
heard report from DIR. E. W. Cooper,
president of the State Board of Health,
and DIR. Alexander Lober, secretary, in
which they urged immediate action to
prevent the quarantine. Since the out
break of the disease in Seaford, about
five weeks ago, several towns throughout
Sussex county have been debarred from
traffic with neighboring towns, and now
that the disease is almost eliminated,
the conditions are becoming serious, as
provisions are low and business is ser
iously impaired. Not only is this the
condition in the lower part of Delaware,
but Maryland authorities have quaran-
tined against the Delaware towns be-
cause of the appearance of smallpox in
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR
Something New Under
The Suuo

All Doctors have tried to cure CA
TARRH by the use of powders, acid
gases, inhalers and drugs in paste form.
Their powders dry up the mucuous mem
branes causing them to crack open and
bleed. The powerful acids used in the
inhalers have entirely eaten away the
same membranes that their makers
have aimed to cure, while pastes and
ointments cannot reach the disease. An
old and experienced practitioner who has
for many years made close study and
speciality of the treatment of CATARRH,
has at last perfected Treatment which
when faithfully used, not only relieves at
once, but permanently cures CATARRH,
by removing the cause, stopping the dis
charges, and curing all inflammation.
1t is the only remady known to science
that actually reaches the afflicted parts.
This wonderful remedy is known as
"SNUFFLES the GUARANTEED CA
TARRH CURE" and is sold at the ex.
tremely low price of One Dollar, each
package containing internal and external
medicine sufficient for a full months
oeiA'She eedo CfCl lillnS uSCSSe4Ey 10 lIh
perfect use.
''SNUFFLES' is the only perfect CA
TARRH CURE ever made and is now re-
as the only safe and positive
cure for that annoying and disgusting
disease. 1t cures all inflammation quickly
and permanently and is also wonderfully
quick to relieve HAY FEVER or COLD
in the HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected often leads
to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will
save you if you use it at once. It is no
ordinary remedy, but complete treat
nent which is positively guaranteed to
cure CATARRH in any form or stage if
lsed according to the directions which
accompany each package. Don't delay
out send for it at once, and write full par
iculars as to your condition, and you
will receive special advice from the dis
'overer of this wonderful remedy regard
ng your case without cost to you beyond
he regular price of ''SNUFFLES'' the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt of
)ne Dollar. Address EDWIN B. GILES
; COMPANY, 233O and 1882 Market
treet, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
PLAYING CHESS BY MAIL

Former Congressman John A. Nichol-
son, OF Dover father of Chancellor John
K. Nicholson, and one of the most re-
markably well preserved men on this
peninsula, is now playing eight games of
chess with prominent players in Vermont,
California and Baltimore. The two Eastern
games will soon be finished, but as it re-
quires five days for Mr.. Nicholson to get
his move before his California adversary
and eight days for its return, thirteen
days are required for each man to make
one move. Ex-Congressman Nicholson
is also an enthuiastic wheelruan and fire.
quently rides out to his farms on an in
spectiion trip, although well past the three
score-and-ten period.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Free of Charge

Any adult suffering from cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
J. S. & W. Lattomus. Townsend, will be
presented with sample bottle of Bos-
chee's German Syrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle given to one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world. Twenty
years ago millions of bottles were given
away, and your druggists will tell you its
success was marvellous. 1t is really the
only Throat and Lung Remedy generally
endorsed by physicians. One rs cent
bottle will cure or prove its value. Sold
by dealers in all civilized countries.
Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
USING NEW DRAwBRIDGE

General Superintendent Brooks and
other officials of the Pennsylvania rail
road saw the new drawbridge in position
at canal bridge over the Delaware and
Chesapeake canal, near Kirkwood, Sun
day. No trains runs on the Delaware
railroads on Sundays, and hence no effort
to make great speed in the work was
necessary. The bridge is heavy iron
structure that had been built alongside
the old bridge, and it was swung and
rolled into position without mishap after
several hours work. 1t is double track
one, and replaces a single-track bridge.
is the highest bridge on the railroad,
being at least fifty feet above the canal.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

Laudanum and liquor do not go well
together. This was demonstrated Satur.
day night when James Mclaughlin, of
No. 1882 East Twelfth street, Whining
ton, drank five cents worth of laudanun.,
apparently with suicidal intent. Nc
Laughlin had been drinking hard and
before going home. he stopped at Cooks
drug store, Tenth and Pine streets and
purchased FIVE cents worth of laudanum.
After arriving home he bade goodbye
to his vile and children. They became
and upon investigation they
found the bottle in which he had the
poison. DIR. Mullin was summoned and
succeeded by the use of the stomach
pump in saving McLaughlin's life.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
NO LIVE BIRD SHOOTING MATCHES

Among the bills passed by the Legisla-
ture which Gov. HUM refused to az
prove was House bill No. 225, an act to
amend section 8 of chapter 81, of the
Revised Code of Delaware, as amended
and published in A. D. 1893. on page 394
of the said code, by striking out the
words "or shooting match" Passed
March Z. This is the bill which was de-
signed to legalize shooting matches at
live birds in this State. Therefore, by
the Withholding of the governors appro.
val, fails to become a law.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
New Electric Light Plant

Laurel is to have a new electric light
company. A party of Philadelphia and
Wilmington capitalists have leased ground
of DR.. Wolfe, at that place, and will put
up plant at once for the purpose of
lighting Laurel, Seaford and other towns.
It is the intention of the promoters to
operate~a trolley line connecting the
various Sussex towns in the near future
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Reduced One Way Second Glass Ratse to
the West via B. 4 o. Railrnaa

Every'Tuesday until April Both, inclu.
sive, the B. & o. Railroad Co., viii sell
second class Settlers and Colonists tickets
to the West at greatly reduced rates.
Colonists tickets will be sold to Arizona
California, Mexico, New ada, New Mexico.
Texas, Oregon and Washington points.
Fares to California points will be Ga. 30
For full particulars write or apply to II
A. Miller, P. A, Delaware Avenue Staten
Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON

The Passenger Department OF the Bal
timore & Ohio R. R. have issued Guide
to Washington, which in many respects
exeels all other guides published, both
in artistic appearance and careful descrip-
ton of points of interest in the Capital
City. The front cover of the book is
embellished with handsome steel en-
graved portrait of the "Stuart'' Washing
ton. The reverse cover bears an Ameri-
can flag in the grasp of an eagle. The
inside pages contain recent photographs
of all of the Government Buildings with
correct information concerning them, to-
gether with other interesting features of
the city, and the very latest map. Copies
will be sold at the principal Ticket Offices
of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. for ten
(10) cents cash, or will be mailed to any
address on receipt of fifteen (15) cents in
stamps on application to the undersigned d
"REAsoNs WHY"
"Reasons Why" is a forty two page
pamphlet giving in condensed form the
important facts concerning the Baltimore
& Ohio R. R. 1t is an argument setting
forth the claims of the railroad for public
consideration. This artistic booklet con-
tains many half-tones and drawings illus
trating the history, scenic charms, the
development and progress of the railroad,
and the superior service afforded to
patrons. Single copies can be obtained
of Ticket Agents, or will be mailed to
any address on receipt of two (2) cents in
postage stamps on application to tie |
D. B. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
Baltimore, Md. |
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
MY MARYLAND

The Methodist Protestant con
gregatlon at their last meeting
IN II Snow Hill raised 1000 to nav
tn the debt on their new parsonage.
They will begin work on their
new church soon.
Ex-Sheriff Zimmerman. of
Frederick county, used an old
galoWs on which four men had
been hanged to construct a hen
mousse on his farm. Since then
Mf' Zimmerman has not lost a
single chicken by theft, although
he frequently did before.
The directors of the Chester
Loan Association of Chestertovn
nave arranged to make good the
losses inflicted upon stockholders
by their late secretary. The
directors who have assumed this
responsibility, amounting in the
aggregate to $50, 900, are Thomas
w. Eiason, Charles T. Westcott.
James W. Chapman, James W.
Lambert and William B. Usilton
tuesday the Centreville High
School was occupied for the first
time since its erection. The old
male academy has been closed
and will be sold. The female
academy will be utilized for the
lower grades. This is the first
time for about 25 years that both
sexes have attended the same
school in that town.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
IN FAVOR OF PROGRESS

Lewes taxpayers, by vote of 37S to
III, have approved the bill passed at the
session of the General Assembly, author
izing the commissioners of that town to
borrow sum of money not exceeding
$4,000 and issuing of bonds to secure
the payment hereof, for the purpose of
providing a supply of water, electric
lights and sewer system for said town.
The result of the vote was a decided
victory for the progressive element of the
town, led by Mayor Thompson, who has
worked inefatiguabIy for the bet.t interest
of the citizens of Lewes. Opponents of
the bill struggled for its defeat, but soon
discovered they were in the minority.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Fortune in Invention

John A. Sauer, cooper, living at No.
31S East Second street, Wilmington, who
has invented a self-refrigerating beer keg,
has refused an offer Of $f,5OO,OOO from
the Brewers Trust for his invention. In
the keg is a conical compartment Of mel
leable iron which can be filled from the
outside. The refrigeration may be filled
either by liquid air or ice. In case the
Brewers Trust refuses to pay Mr.. Sauer
50, 100000 for his invention he will en-
gage with G. W. Pierson, Of No. 922 Mad
ison street, in manufacturing the kegs
and will place them on the market on
royalty.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
New Military 0mcers

Col. Theodore Townsend of the First
Infantry, National Guard of Delaware.
announces that the following appoint,
ments in the regiment have been made:
In Co. A, Harry Fairlamb, to be a cor
poral; Co. B, j. Harry Latchum, James
ii. ii. Marvel, Abner L. Wiley, Fred
erick II. Wilson and Walter ]. Hammor d
to be corporals; Co. F, Edward Leach,
Walter NJ. Watson, Frederick K. Lang,
James F. Corriga and George Emmer-
ing, to be sergeants, and Thomas Butler,
A. M. Vaughan and James F. Cole, to b.
corporals.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Peach Trees In Bloc n

Marshal Short of Sussex county, sa, S
that many Of the peach trees near his
home are in blossom. They present a
pretty appearance. The trees in Kent
and New Castle counties are not yet in
blossom. A few days of warm weather
with plenty of sun is all that is needed to
break the buds on majority of the trees.
The Marshal says there will be fair
crop if there is no cold weather. The
outlook is good for crop of pears and
apricots.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
KILLED ON RAILROAD

William ]. Jackson, colored, of New
ark, died Saturday morning from injuries
received four hours previous on the rail-
road. Jackson's mangled body with one
leg cut off was found along the tracks
early Saturday morning He was carried
TO his home and doctor summoned but
ne was beyond the power of human skill.
The man was struck by south bound
tram near the end of the platform and
was dragged for distance of sixty feet.
jackson came originally from Alabama
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
How 4 Duck Went ovsta-;,r

"A wild duck was observed acting very
strangely in Tred Avon river, off the OK
lord railroad pier. Charles G. Hanna
having caught it found it was a fisher
, man. whose long bill was firmly clasped
by an oyster. The duck had<found the
oyster with mouth open and run its bill
IN to pull out the mollusk, but the oyster
caught the duck.
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And Odd Misbsr

MISS Alma Dean, daughter of John B.
Dean' OF Elkton, and one of Cecips eff
clent teachers, suffered an odd mishap
thursday, While raking the fire at the
up county school where she teaches a
spark fell upon her head, igniting a Gel
iuioid comb and burning quite a good
oeal OF her hair. Miss Dean was pain
iuily put not seriously burned.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
To Mothers in rhi. rs.,.

Children who are delicate, feverish and
cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chill
dren. They cleanse the stomach. acs on
the liver, making sickly child strsne
and healthy. A certain eure, for ,vorrps s,r !,
Sold by all druggists, 25c. sampls qTsrr
Address, Allen 8. olmated, Leroy, II ?.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Want Senator's

The City Republican Organization is
the name of an association reported to be
composed of Union and Regular Repub-
licans which opened headquarters in the
McVey building, Wilmington, this week.
The members are saia to be of the "want-
to. win" element.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Another Pa.+or p..:

Inc Rev. E. W. Long, who has been
pastor Oh Green Hill Presbyterian Church
ior some years, announced to his congre.
gstion Sunday that he had rendered his
resignation to the session of the church,
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease !

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions,
Painful Smarting, Hot, Swollen feet. At
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sam
pie FREE Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
LEROY, N. Y,
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
G. Fl. Messick,
Contractor
and Builder
Middletown, Del.
Del.

Building of every description and all
material furnished if wanted. l handle
everything that is used in any building,
and contract and do every kind or work
that is done on same, SO yon have only
one man to contract with, and if you
would like to see some beautiful designs
OF dwellings, call at my house opposite
the NJ. E. Church, where / will be glad
to show yon and have talk. You will
find me very reasonable in every parti-
cular. 6-ap-1y
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OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY

Tickets to Old Point Comfort only in
cluding luncheon on going trip, one and
three-fourths days board at that place,
and good to return direct by regular
trains within six days, will be sold in
connection with this tour at rate of S15. 90
from New York: $3.50 from Trenton;
$3.50 from Philadelphia, and proportion
ate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information sap-
ply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent, 1896.
Broadway, New York; 7S9 Broad Street
Newark, N. j.; or Geo. W. Boyd Assist.
ant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-20
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND ANB
WASHINGTON

The last six-day personally conducted
tour of the season to Old Point Com
fort, Richmond, and Washington via the
Pennsylvania Railroad will leave New
York and Philadelphia on Saturday,
April 27.
Tickets, including transportation, meals
en- route in both directions, transfers of
passengers and baggage, hotel accomoda-
tions at Old Point Comfort, Richmond,
and Washington, and carriage ride about
Richmond will be sold at rate of $500
from New York, Brooklyn, and Newark;
$3.50 from Trenton; $31.OO from Phila-
delphia, and proportionate rates from
stations.