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Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
JURIEs DRAWN

e Clerk of the Peace Quigley and Pre-
: Monetary Speakman have drawn tn
: grand and petit juries for service at TIL
May term of Court, as follows:
GRAND JURY.
Appoquinimink hundred-John +
Stats, Frederick Knots.
Blackbird-John Lockerman, John w
Pratt
Brandywine-W. R. Derrickson, Rob.
ert Miller.
| Christiana-Edwin Myers
Mill Creek-Benjamin L. Dickey, John
Mccall.
New Castle-James T. Challenger.
Pencader-Samdel Alrichs, Jacob B.
Cazier
Red Lion-Charles w. Pancoast,
George w. Reybold
st. Georges-Dr. Thomas H. Gilpin, /.
Janvier Woods.
White Clay Creek-Frederick w. Cur
tis, George L. Spence.
Wilmington-George S. Capelle, Hor-
ace w. Cause, William G. TAYLOR, J.
Newlin Gawthrop, William Beadenkopf,
William H. Morris.
PETIT JURY.
Observation-Disclosures Lattomus,
Walter Money.
Observation-Disclosures C. Lattomus.
BENJAMIN F. Davis.
Brandywine-Amos Campbell, Lot c. |
Casey, Lewis F. Talley.
Christiana-David R. Lyman, Samuel |
I. johnson, Frederic Snyder.
Mill Creek-Everett Guest, William
Nevill, John Guthrie.
New Castle-William Ahern, Allison
S. Truitt, Charles M. Appleby.
Pencader-Leonard Rhoades, Edward
0. Walton.
Red Lion-Frank L. Cleaver, William
D. Lester.
st. Georges-B. Vance Armstrong, syl-
vester Downs, Harry G. Whittock.
White Clay Creek-Caleb Baker, Char
les Wollaston.
Wilmington-James NJ. Bryan, John
Levin L. Shockley, John B.
Taylor, George A. Willis. NJ
In drawing the jurors the officials al
otted to each hundred proportionate
hare of the men.
Because of the many irregularities
which surround the jury question, there
$ likely to be much confusion at the {
oming term of court. 1t is said, how
yer, that is any question as to their reg
larfty is raised, it must be done before
he case in which the<jury is to sit comes
efore the iury,
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
REDUCED RATES TO FREDERICK, MD

The Centennial Celebration of the
Church of the United Brethren in Christ
will be held at Frederick, Md, May 10th
to 18th, 1901. For this occasion the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets to Frederick on Nav
10th, 18th, 18th, 18th and 18th, good to
return until May 10Th, inclusive, from
all stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad
Division, Overlook to Pittsburg, inclu
sive, except the Schuylkill Division and
Frazer Branch; all stations on the Balti-
more Division of the Northern Central
Railway, Baltimore to Harrisburg, inclu-
sive, and all stations on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad.
Darby to Quantico, inclusive, including
all stations on the Delaware Division, at
rate Of single fare for the round trip (mini-
mum rate, 25 cents).
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR
Something New Under
The Sun.u

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 fCATARRH,
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
treatment and everything necessary to its
perfect use.
f'SNUFFLES'' is the only perfect Ca
TARRH CURE ever made and is now re-
cognized 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 FEVFR or COLD
in the HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected often leads
to ON-"SNUFFLES'' will
save you if you use it at once 1t is no
ordinary remedy, but complete treat
ment which is positively guaranteed to
cure CATARRH in any form or stage if
used according to the directions which
accompany each package. Don't DELAY
but send for it at once, and write full par
ticulars as to your condition, and YOU
will receive special advice from the dis
coverer of this wonderful remedy regard
ing your case without cost to you beyond
the regular price of ':SNUFFLES' the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt of
0ne Dollar. Address EDWIN B. GILES
I COMPANY, 2330 and 1882 Market
Street, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
FOUR BROTHERS AFFLICTED

John H., Thomas, Nathan and James
Cook, brothers, who all reside in the
vicinity of Willow Grove and Woodside,
are among the best known men in Kent
county. All age prosperous farmers and
all have hosts of friends. Af11iction seems
suddenly to have come upon them in a
manner that is startling. Last week
John H. died and the others attended
his funeral. Thomas, who was present
at the obsequies was taken ill shortly
afterward and on Tuesday of this week
he died. Both Nathan and James are
now reported very i'll at their respective
homes.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
NEW BANK FOR LEwEs

William F. Flaggs, of Baltimore, has
secured the contract for the erection of
the new National Bank Building in
Lewes, which, when completed, will be
one OF the handsomest buildings in the
State. The building will be of brick with
frontage of twenty-seven and one-half
feet. 1t will be of Grecian architecture,
single floor, with peak, with massive
pillars supporting the portico. The build
ing is to be completed within ninety
days from the commencement of the
work. AS soon as the new electric light
system for which the residents of the
town are now working, is established,
the bank will be lighted by electricity.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Would Not Desert Its Mate

The crew of the British steamship Sax
oline, which arrived in Wilmington,
Tuesday morning from Cette, France,
had an instance of attachment between
birds on the voyage just closed. When
the vessel was in midocean two large
white birds of the salt water heron
species, flew towards the masts and one
of them struck the rigging SO hard that
its wing was broken and it fell to the
deck. 1t was picked up, its injury was
dressed and it was put in cage on deck.
The other bird hoyered about the cage
and would not desert its mate and finally
the cage was opened and it entered.
Both birds were brought into port. The
sailors may try to domesticate them.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
THE STORY FALSE

In an editorial paragraph in the Dovel
Inder OF Saturday the Hon L. Heislel
Ball, member of Congress from this State
was charged with most serious offense,
that of having appropriated to his own
use State funds to the amount Of 81, l5O.
The publication created unusual surprise
here, and was met by prompt and en-
phatic denials, not only by Congressman
Ball, but by State Treasurer Burris, who,
it was said, had entered suit against Con-
gresham Ball to recover the money al
legged to have been taken. According to
the linden, Congressman Ball had
claimed So, $50 in payment for extra clerk
hire and special service, and that in Mr..
Balls settlement with the State as its
treasurer he retained that amount from
Mr.. Burris, who had since instituted suit
to recover. In reference to the publica-
ton, State Treasurer said:
'It is absolutely false. The first |
have ever heard of the matter is what
you are telling me now. have no suit
against DIR. Ball and / have no claim
against him. He was allowed So, 150 for
clerk hire and additional expenses of his
office, which he earned, and which was
allowed and paid in the regular way.
His books were examined by the legisla-
tive committee having the matter in
charge, certified as correct, and then
turned over to me-"
Congressman Ball was seen and shown
the article. He said:
'That story is absolutely false and l
shall ask the owner of the paper to re-
tract it at once. When the committee
settled with me was allowed the
amount named for clerk hire and addi-
tional expenses, and the checks were
drawn as ordered by the committee
After thinking over the, matter I de-
clined to accept the allowance unless it
was made in the regular way by the
General Assembly, as considered the
new Constitution required. This was
lone, and then received the money.
Where such story came from l cannot
imagine. l would prefer that Treasurer ,
Burris should make statement of the
,ntire matter. do not believe in news
'aper notoriety, but this is something /;
hat requires contradiction, because it is .
bsolutely without the slightest founda-
ion."
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
ESCAPED PRISONERS RECApTUREp

One by one the prisoners who broke
jail in the grand dash for liberty about 9
week ago at Georgetown during the
severe storm, are being taken back by
the deputy sheriffs. On Monday Deputy
Sheriff Mark took to Georgetown Philip
Bradley, who was thought to be the
most desperate of the escaped prisoners,
and placed him in Jail. Bradley is a tall
young white man, and when first ar
rested is said to have detied seven officers.
He was found at his home near Eldorado.
He is held on four charges, coming out Of
an alleged attempt to rob the railroad
station at Georgetown. and when arrested
together with George Willis, had $3.50 in
his possession.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Gone to Buffalo

Professor Wesley Webb, who was re.
Gently appointed to represent the Della
ware State Board of Agriculture at the
Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, left
Dover for that city last week. While
there he will make all 1.-the necessary ar
rangements for exhibiting splendid lot
of Delaware's choice fruit products, for
which an appropriation was made at the
recent session of the General Assembly.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
SUPPOSED RUNAWAYs

Word was sent along the line of the
Delaware railroad Tuesday morning fol
the capture, if possible, of two youths
aged Is and Is years, who left thei1
home in Smyrna at an early hour Tues
day morning and were seen walking
along the railroad tracks in a northerly
direction. Thus far no traces of the lads
have been found. Their names have not
been learned. They are described as
wearing light suitings and blue caps.
One of the lads has light brown hair and
is of light compilations while the other
has dark hair and has hesitancy in his
speech.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Fish Scarce

An exchange gives this as the cause
for the lack of fish in our waters: Ow-
ing to the prevailing easterly winds this
Spring the shad and herring season for
the Eastern Shore fishermen will be
short and improbable. The Virginia and
Western Shore of Maryland riversY
where shad never habituated at all, are
very scarce in all their usual waters from
the Pocomoke to the Sassafras on the
Eastern Shore.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Delaware to outdo Hsrsslf

A meeting of the State Board of Agri-
culture was held at Dover Tuesday after.
noon and arrangements made for splen-
did exhibit of Delaware fruit at the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo. The
fruit must all be contributed, but the
board will pay all transportation ex-
penses. 1t is pulposed to ship fresh
fruit every day, from May to November
l, as, according to the rules of the exhi-
bition, the display must be ready on the
opening, day, May l. The exhibit will
appear in the Horticultural building and
Professor Wesley Webb, of Dover, will
be in charge of the Delaware exhibit.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
August Flower

'It is a surprising fact" says Prof
Houton, "that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, have
met more people having used Green's
August Flower than any other remedy,
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stomach
and for constipation. 1 find for tourists
and salesmen, or for persons filling office
positions, where headaches and general
bad feelings from irregular habits exist,
that Green's August Flower is a grand
remedy. 1t does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for sour
stomachs and Indigestion" Sample bot
ties free at J. S. & W. Lattomus, Town
end.
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON

The Passenger Department of the Bal
timore & Ohio R. R. have issued Guide
to Washington, which in many respects
excels all other guides published, bott
in artistic appearance and careful descrip
ton of points of interest in the Capita
City. The front cover of the book is
embellished with handsome steel en-.
grayed 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.
"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 the
D. B. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
baltimore MI
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Court in Session

Chief Justice Lore and Associate Justi-
ees Spruance and Boyce were on the
bench Monday, when the spring term of
the Kent County Court was opened A
capias was issued for Miss Anita c. Wat
kins, who forfeited her bail bond of
$1,000 at the last term. The woman is
charged with shooting her landlord, John
H. Scotten, when he attempted to remove
her from his house.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Reduced One Way Second Glass Rates to
the West via B, & o. Railroad

Every Tuesday until April 30th, inclu-
sive, the B. & 0. Railroad Co., will sell
second class Settlers and Colonists tickets
to the West at greatly reduced rates.
Colonists tickets will be sold to Arizona,
California, Mexico, Nevada, New Mexico,
Texas, Oregon and Washington points.
Fares to California points will be $46.50.
For full particulars write or apply to H.
A. Miller, P. A. Delaware Avenue Station,
Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Broke Arm in Two Places

Edward G. Walls, merchant of Smy-
rna, who owns farm near the town,
was out there Monday experimenting
repairing of barn, when be fell through
hole in the hayloft, striking the ground
below. His right arm was broken in
two places, and it is feared that he was
internally injured.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Voluntasrs Rsturr.a

The 2Sth Regiment, U. s. Volunteers
arrived in San Francisco, CAL, last Satur.
day night, and it will be mustered out in
a few days. John Whaley, Frank G.
Robinson, and George Hobbs, all Milford
men, are members Of this regiment, and
their parents are anxiously awaiting their
return.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
Should be Happy for Life

Elias Joseph, of Jerusalem, and Miss
Mary Sheaby, of Bethlehem, were mar
ried at Holy Cross Church, Dover, Sum
day morning by Rev. Father Waldron.
They will reside near Frederiea, e. d
little village called Little Heaven. lndsz:
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
DELAWARE N. E. CONFERENCE

The annual session of the Delaware
Methodist Episcopal Conference (col.
ored), held at Atlantic City, closed Sun
day. The pastoral assignments included
the following:
! Wilmington-Ezion, J. R. Brown; Mt.
Joy, H. L. johnson.
Crumpton--J. A. E. Grigsby.
Doyer-J. H. johnson.
Middletown-I. J. Ebert.
New Castle and Christiana-J. E. Webb.
Odessa-C. ]. Hall.
Port Deposit-W. S. Brown.
Smyrna-W. C. Dickerson.
Townsend-J. K. Adams.
Easton-A. L. Henry.
Centreville-F. II. Butler.
Chestertown-M. H. Horsey.
Church Hid. L. Martin.
Fairlee-J. W. Jefferson.
Greensboro-R. H. Coleman.
Pomona-P. NJ. Shelton.
Royal Oak-A. Chase.
Still Pond-F. T. johnson.
Crisfeld-J. H. Harman.
Deals Island-I. H. johnson.
Poeomoke City. B. Hubbard
Princess Amen. B. Snowden.
Salisbury. E. A. Johns.
Snow Hid. A. Ridout.
Stockton-J. w. Cook
Berlin-T. w. Deakins.
Bridgeville-L. T. Robbins.
Cambridge-A. L. Martin.
East New Market-A. F. Ennells.
Federalsburg-W. J. Wilson.
Hurlock-J. C. Banton.
Milford-W. E. Waters.
Nassau and Rehoboth-F. J. Lee.
Preston-J. A. Jefferis.
Camden-E. E. Parker.
Sloan Church, Philadelphia-H. A.
Monroe.
The following were appointed presiding ]
lders for the ensuing year: Wilmington
district, c. A. Tindley; Philadelphia dis -,
rict, A. R. Shockley; Centreville dis
rict, ]. H. Scott; Salisbury district, i
oseph R. Waters; Cambridge district,
!. Y. Cox.
At Saturdays session, the new consti- I
1tion was ratified by vote of 103 to 2.
W. c. Bowland, w. H. Turner, C. H. Il
lreen, T. H. Kiah were continued on g
'ial.
7. W. Cooper was admitted on trial. "
D. FL. Hargis, F. A. Cullen and J. L. is
arker were advanced to the studies of C,
lie fourth year. g,
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
9. 81. Messick,
Contractor
and Builder
Middletown. Del.

Building of every description and all
material furnished if wanted. / 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 Won
would like to see some beautiful designs
OF dwellings, call at my house opposite
the M. E. Church, where / will be clad
to show you and have talk. You will
ind me very reasonable in every parti-
cular. 6-ap1iv
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27

TIE TRANscRIPr, $1.OO per year.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT
New ItaIinn Ambassador Submits
His Credentials.

Mayor del Planches, the new Italian
Ambassador to the United States. was
presented to President Roosevelt yester-
day in the Blue Room Of the White House.
He was dressed in the brilliant court uni
form of his rank. IN handing his creden-
tials to Mr. Roosevelt, the Ambassador
said:
Mr. President: I have the honor to
place in your EXcelleneys hands the let
ter by which his Majesty the King Of
Italy, my august sovereign. accredits me
10 YOU and TO the Government Of the Uni
ted States in the character Of his Am
hasssdor Extraordinary and Plenipoten-
tiary.
In testifying to your Excellency, as
do now my personal sen} iments OF sym
pathy and admiration for your great coun-
try it b=hooves me to offer TO you the as
surance that these sentiments correspond
absolutely to those Of my King and my
Government. both having no other desire
than to behold through the accomplish
ment of my mission, and in virtue of the
benevolent cooperation Of your Excel
lency and your Government. the strength
cning of the ties of every nature which
unite our nations.
This is the end to which shall exert
all my efforts"
President Roosevelt responded in part
as follows.
The friendliness that has marked the
intercourse Of the two nations since the
Kingdom OF Italy rose to crown the as
! pirati6ns Of your countrymen for unity
is an earnest Of the desire of the people of
the United States to see its cOntinu-
ance and increase as the passage OF time
and the harmony Of interests bring them
and the Italian people into even closer
relation, and in the furtherance Of this
high purpose l am glad TO know l may
have your effective concurrence.
For yourself. Mr. Ambassador I he
speak the same cordial friendships that
have been shown to your predecessors,
and in welcoming you In your official char
actsr. / ask you 70 convey to his Majesty
the fitting expression Of the wishes which
this Government and people cherish for
the welfare and happiness OF his Majesty
and the Italian nation"
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
WHY HE WAS THERE.
Blunt Explanation Given by the Mys-
terious Stranger

The other day a Notwithstanding
stranger appeared in Omerschans. a small
town in Holland. and remained five days
without the inhabitants finding out his
name, where he came from. or his bust
ness. At last the general agitation grew
TO such pitch that some one volunteered
TO interview the stranger in the public
veal. Approaching the taciturn visitor,
the interviewer remarked:
Fine da-- sir"
rs it, said the stranger, dubiOusly.
Going 10 stay long In these parts?''
Just two days. two hours. and thirty
one minutes longer replied the other.
consulting his watch and a timetable.
'Thcn-moy l-er-ahcm'-may / ask
what your business isg' persisted the
man as the crowd gathered up closer
Well I don't wish it generally known" ="
replied the stranger. confidentially. but
/ m a Russian Nihilist"
You don't mean it?' gasped the inter
viewer.
Fact" replied the man mournfully.
But-er-what brings you herc2'' asked
the inquisitivc questloner.
We'll. YOU see ! was captured in St
Petersburg last month. and-you know
how severe the Government is on Mill
lists. don't you?"
"Oh,-yes-of course: go on"
We'll they sentenced me to twenty
years III Sibs ria or a week r-erschsns
and ! was fool enough to choose Omer-
schans-" ....-..
And with sigh the man drifted in to
dinner.-Tit-Bits.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
JOIN HANDS FOR CHARITY.
Proceeds of Entertainment for Sick
and Funeral Benents.

Union Lodge No. I. Ladies. and Union
Commandery No. l. Independent Order of
Mechanics, presented last night at the
National Rifles Armory Joint entertain
ment and dance. the proceeds whereof
went into their respective treasures, to
be used for sick and funeral benefits.
The following programme was pre-
seuted:
Piano solo. Master Ellis Frye; German
character song. Warwick. Willie" Eva
and Pearl Spates; whistling solo. Mr.. NJ
c. Clark; vocal solo, Gladys wilkinson;
selection. Imperial Mandolin and Guitar
Club; song (selectedD Miss Henrietta
Berens; vocal solo. Mrs. A. G. Barg-
hausen; rifle drill, detachment U. S. NJ. C.,
directed by w. S. Stevens; vocal selec-
tions. J. H. CathelI; fancy dance. Gladys
Wilkinson; bathing song and dance,
Madolin SmithsCn, Rita Anderson and
Helen Berens; piano solo. Mr.. La Barndt;
illustrated songs, Messrs. Locke and
Green.
The entertainment was in charge of the
following committee: Capt. e. Stevens
chairman; C. w. Spates, J. ". Thomas. J.
Meinikhefm, treasurer; c. W. Lebrand
/ Sommers, J. T. Hare. Union Lodge.
Ladies. No. Mrs. Meinikheim. chair
man; Mrs. Elizabeth Heeter, Mrs. E J.
Benner, Mrs. C. Goodyear, Mrs. l. MaIloy,
Mrs J. ". Taylor Mrs. c. W Spates,
Mrs. William Keinley, Mrs F. VI. Raitz.
Mrs. n. c. Keese Mrs. Anna Richards.
Mrs. G. A. Ashford. Miss George Taylor.
Miss Lulu Speake, Miss Carrie Barg-
hansen. Mrs L. c. Clark, Mrs. Bowman,
Mrs l. E. Chauncey. secretary. and Mrs.
A. VI. Best.
Union Commandery has a membership
roll of over 500 in this city. and the
ladies' lodge numbers more than sixty
members. They are both in very pros
porous financial condition, and are con-
stantly growing in membership. The
order Of dancing contained twelve mum
bers Refreshments were served during
the entertainment
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
vIOLETS.
Shaffer. 18th and | n. w.
pr. Mc,<im to GIrla' Friendly soeiet,

The principal feature CT last nights
session Of the local branch OF the Girls
Friendly Society Of America Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, in annual
convention at The Church Of the Epiphany.
was an address Of welcome by the Rev.
Dr, Randolph II. McKim. After this ad-
dress, President Roberts read her annual
report watch showed that 500 e6o had
Geen expended during the past year S1g
900 OF which was for home missions Re-
ports OF various committees were heard
from aad adopted. After the business
session, the convention held memorial
scrVice for Mrs. Thwing missionary. v no
las dSne great deal Of work in China
snd who died during the annual conven
ton OF the Episcopal Churches held in
san francisco few weeks ago.