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Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
FOUR YEARS ENLISTMENT

Captain J. E. Mahoney, United States
Marine Corps, who is in charge Of the re-
cruiting district Of Pennsylvania, Della
ware and Western New Jersey, an
nounced on Monday that the period Of
enlistment has been reduced to four
years. Enlistments heretofore in this
branch Of the service have been for five
years. Three years aboard man-of-war
would generally constitute cruise and
the other two years were usually spent
on land in navy yards. The four year
period will correspond with that of the
navy, Of which the Marine Corps is the
soldier branch. The marines, in addi-
ton to cruising in ships, may be sta
toned in all parts of the world on land.
Captain Mahonoy says that there is no
lack Of applicants for enlistment, and he
believes that the reduction of the period
of enlistment to four years will materially
increase the number Of applicants for this
popular branch Of Uncle Sans Navy.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
EXPERIENCE WITH sVAKrs

Charles Pingree and David Matthews,
residing near Crisfeld, Nd, had thrill
ing experience with huge black snakes
while out raccoon hunting this week.
The two hunters, who had sought re-
fuge from downpour of rain in small
hut in the woods, made blazing fire in
an open and hearth fell asleep
Pingree was awakened by some thing
squeezing him tightly about the body
and was Mortified to find himself encir-
cled by huge black snakes. The floor of
the hut was covered by the squirming
reptiles, which had been drawn from
their retreats in the earthen walls by the
| fire.
Jumping to his feet Pingree attempted
to shake off the squirming coils, but
could not do SO, and, drawing his knife
began slashing his way free.
Matthews was awakened by Pingree
and found that he, also, was encircled by
a big snake. Yelling with terror he rar
out of the hut, and throwing himself tc
the ground, began rolling over and ovel
to free himself. This served only to tight
en- the coils about him, however, and ht
was being squeezed into unconsciousnes
when Pingree went to his assistance.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
CECILT0N sIFTIEGs

Miss Winifred Price was brief visitor
in town On Thursday.
Messrs. w. B. Davis and G. G. Morgan
spent Monday in Elkton.
Miss Mamie DuHamell is the guest OF
her sister Mrs. Harry Rowan.
Mr.. John Anderson and Johnnie Shel.
ton spent Monday in Philadelphia
One Of our politicians spent Sunday
with Mr.. Waters at Summit Bridge, Del.
Mrs. Charles Jervis spent part of last
week with Mrs. Louisa Lake, of Back
Creek.
Mrs. Mollie Manlove and Miss Clara
spent Thursday evening with relatives al
Warwick.
Mrs. Robert Ferguson is entertaining
her brother, Mr.. Richard Myerly, d
Howard County.
Mr.. William Jones and son, Julian,
were the guests of Mrs. 7. P. Jones,
Jr., on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rowan attended
the entertainment at Earleville on Fri
day evening Of last week.
Mrs. w. D. Fillingame with her sister
Mrs. Charles Stevens, spent Friday with
Mrs. Rachel Bennett, near town.
Mr.. Harry Kelley, Of Locust Grove,
Nd, is busy putting up the Osborne ma
chinery for Mr.. James Fl. Smith.
Miss Katharine Ferguson with Miss
Mary Howard, Of Chesapeake City, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Emma Ferguson.
Mrs. Ollie Pearce and Miss Eddie Fer
guson spent Friday with their sister,
Mrs. Byron Bouchelle, Of Chesapeake
City.
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At The afternoon afternoon session Of Of the the Levy
Court, Tuesday, the following bridge
tenders and constables were appointed:
BRIDGETENDERs.
Fleming's Landing. Samuel Peachy.
Odessa. Isaac 6. Lightcap.
Fennimore' William Shaw.
Christiana. Wilson Trippet.
Churchman'S. Leonard NJ Simpson.
Newport. James Mahon.
Third Street.-William G. Wright, day
man; George Yates, night nan.
Seventh Street. Robert w. Currander.
Eleventh Street. Michael Police.
Brandywine. e.-Kennard Trusty.
Washington Street. Daniel Dougherty.
Market Street. Milliard +. Gregg, day
man; Lindsay Wilson, night man.
CONSTABLEs.
Mill Creek Hundred. Jacob Smith.
ChristianaH Hundred. William Gamble.
Brandywine Hundred. James Long.
Wilmington Hundred. .-Lemuel Marr,
John Mclaughlin, John W. Banks and
Lucius Jones.
New Castle Hundred. -Zachariah Gem
mill.
Red Lion Hundred. Prank L. Cleayer.
Pencader Hundred. WilliamT. Money
White Clay Creek Hundred. Richard
M. Ennis.
y. Georges hundred.-James Collins.
Appoquinimink Hundred. Nathaniel
Van Horn.
Blackbird Hundred. William II. Fen
nimore.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
EARLEVILLE NOTES

The entertainment was quite success
in every way.
Mr.. James Davis spent Sunday with a
friend at Townsend.
Miss Rena Richards spent Friday even
ing with friends at Earleville.
Mr.. Harry Jamison was the guest OF
Miss Annie Robinson over Sunday
Mr.. Peter Hagerty spent Friday and
Saturday with his daughter in Baltimore.
Mrs. William Richards is entertaining
her sister, MRS. Kate Miller, Of Philadel-
phia
Mr.. Alfred Deshane had as his guest
part Of last week Mr.. Richard Myerley,
Of Carroll County.
Miss Name DuHamell is spending this
week at Cecilton as the guest Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Clara Rowan.
Mr. Harry Rowan, Of Wilmington, was
an over Sunday visitor with his cousin,
Mrs. Mollie J. DuHamell.
The Literary Society was very pleas
antly entertained by Miss Kate RoIph at
her home on Wednesday.
Mrs George Benson and Miss May,
attended afternoon services at Cecilton
on Sunday, it being Rev. J. A. Arters
last Sunday at that place.
Those from Cecilton who attended the
entertainment given in the hall on Fri
day evening, we're Rev. J. A. Arters and
niece, Miss Annie Jones, Mrs Ruth AL
derson and daughters, Misses Edith and
Annie, Miss Clara Manlove, Annie An
derson, Arrie Mccoy, Myrtle Temple
men, Mr.. Thomas Boulden and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Rowan.
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THE PEOPLE KNEW HIM.
Bsnson's Plaster Is Palms Master.)

George Washington made and sold flour,
and every barrel of -four in the market
branded &c. Washington, Mount Vernon, J"
sold without delay. No question was ever
raised as to quality or weight.
Benson's Porous Plaster sells on its repu-
tation everywhere. ALI the buyer wants to
be certain Of is that the plaster offered him
really is Benson's, and not q worthless imi-
tation of it or substitute for it.
A plaster is the best form of external rem
edy, and Benson's is the best plaster; 5000
physicians and druggists, and multitude
of people no man can number, have settled
that. ''You can trust it, they say.
Coughs, colds, lame back, lumbago, mus
cular stiffness and rheumatism, troubles of
the liver and kidneys, influenza or grip,
pneumonia, and all other diseases open to
external treatment, are at once relieved and
cured by Benson's Plaster.
Do not assume that Belladonna, Capsi-
cum or Strengthening plasters are "just as
good as" Benson's. They are vastly in
ferior.-No other plaster Is as good as
Benson's.
In competition with the best-known
plasters of Europe and America, Benson's
have received Jyty.t .tfpe highest aaoards.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt of 25c. each.
Seabury & johnson, Mig. Chemists, NY.
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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, poth
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-
grayed portrait Of the "Stuart" Washing
ton. The reverse cover bears an Amerl-
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 (l5) cents in
stamps on application to the undersigned.
"REAsONs WHY"
Reasons Why" is forty-two page
pamphlet giving in condensed form the
important facts concerning the Baltimore
& Ohio r. r. It 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 ~ cents in
postage stamps on application to the
undersigned.
d. B. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic,
Baltimore & Ohio R. r.
Baltimore, Nd.
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PORT PENN WAVES

The fishermen are ready for the shad.
Good goods, lowest cash prices, at
Kumpe's.
Miss Martie Zachies spent Tuesday in
Delaware City.
Mr.. William Carpenter was in st.
Georges Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kumpel spent
Sunday in Middletown.
Messrs. Cove and Ollie Voshell spent
Monday in Middletown.
Mr.. William Castelow spent the first
of the week in Wilmington.
There has been 100 acres of tomatoes
contracted for the cannery here.
Miss Sadie Robert, of Delaware City,
visited friends here on Thursday.
Mr.. Joseph Brown and daughter, OF
Odessa, were in town on Tuesday.
DR.. Oliver Cooper, of Wilmington,
spent Wednesday at Augustine Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bender paid Mid
dletown friends visit on Monday last.
Mr.. w. A. Jester and Mr.. George W..
Money, of Delaware City, were in town on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roemer, of Odessa,
spent Sunday with the family OF Mr.
George Webb.
Messrs. Dyer & Johnson will engage In
the ice cream and confectionery business
in the near future.
Our congenial friend, Mr.. John Years
ley, who has been very i'll, we are glad to
state is able to be out again.
Kumpel invites you to call at his COM
modious store; everything in stock that is
kept in general country store.
The down river perch and rock fisher
men have made some heavy hauls this
week. Prices have been very good.
Messrs. Mott, of Atlantic City, Otis, of
Camden, and Cordury, of Woodland
Beach, were visitors at Augustine Park
| Sunday.
Messrs. Corsey and Cooney, of the
Augustine Park Amusement Co., paid the
Park visit this week. They are making
extensive preparations for the summer.
The entertainment given by the young
folks of the NJ. E. Church on Friday
evening of last week, was grand success
It will be given again by request in the
near future.
Our town people were very much ex-
cited by the cry of fire on Monday last,
which proved to be the residence of Mr..
J. R. Conard on Congress street. Dam
$3.50; insured.
A young man of this place was ordered
by physician to take muscular exercise,
and refecting upon the physicians ad-
wise determined riding wheel to st.
Georges but not for his health-but his
girl.
The Rev. Harry Mitchell preached his
farewell sermon on Sunday evening in
the M. E. Church. He leaves for an
appointment near Port Deposit, Md.
Mr.. Mitchell has done good work while
among US, and We are very sorry to see
him leave.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23

WArgED Gorrespo in all Of our
ajateF towns for THE TRAsscEIPr.
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Mrs. ]. B. Pennington Dead

Mrs Rebecca A. Pennington, wife of
Hon. John B. Pennington, died Tuesday
morning at o'clock, in her apartments
at the Capitol Hotel, Dover, where she
and her husband had been boarding for
several months. While in general poor
health, her condition was not considered
dangerous. Her granddaughter, Miss Leila
Deane, carried her breakfast to her room,
and upon entering found her dead. She
was IA years Of age.
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LEVY COURT APPOINTMENTS

A. ~ ne4.-..4->-. ->.-:--. oe -
Court, Tuesday, the following bridge
tenders and constables were appointed:
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M. i. CONFERENCE

The 33d annual session of the Will
mington Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence, which is being held in Grace
Church, began at 8 o'clock Wednesday
morning. Bishop Goodsen presided, and
the attendance was large.
The first hour was devoted to sacra-
mental service. "And Are We Yet
Alive" was the opening hymn. After
reading the Scriptures, the bishop adj
ministered the sacrament, assisted by
Presiding Elders Watt, Baker, Corkran
and Martindale.
The conference settled down to busi-
ness at 1915 O'Clock, when the Rev. A.
S. Mowbray, secretary Of the last session,
was requested to call the roll. One hun
dred and forty-three members responded
to the roll-call. About 40 members were
absent.
On motion it was decided that the con-
ference session each morning begin at 8
o'clock, preceded by half an hours de-
votional exercises. Conference to end
at 11.45 SO that adjournment will be
promptly at noon.
The reports Of all four Of the presiding
elders were presented to the Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference Thurs
day, making an unusually large days
work.
Presiding Elder Robert Watt, Of the
Wilmington district, reported a continu-
ance of the spirit Of debt-paying prevail
ent in the previous year.
Presiding Elder Wilbur F. Corkran, of
the Easton district, in his report referred
to the death Of John H. Hoffecker, and
said it was great loss to the church.
Four churches we're built and dedicated,
Morton, costing 81, 900; Rock Hall, 81, 100;
Bozman, $500; Massey's, $780, Much
money was spent for church improve
ments and on old debts. Several churches
increased their pastors salaries. A total
Of 900 conversions was reported.
Presiding Elder G. S. Baker, of the
Dover district, reported the Sunday
schools in prosperous condition, but
deplored the closing of some in the cold
weather. He finds the Epworth League
in the vigor Of its youth with 40 senior
chapters embracing 2,4O0 members, and
"a junior chapters with 1900 members.
Presiding Elder Thomas E. Martindale,
Of the Salisbury district, reported that it
raised $29, 1880 for church buildings and
improvements and the payment Of old
debts. The estimated value Of the church
property is $349,255. There were 1,4OO
conversions. The Epworth League has
81 senior and q junior chapters.
The characters Of the presiding elders
and pastors Of the several districts were
passed.
Rev. James Carroll, Edward Davis,
James Esgate, J. w. Hammersly, c. J.
Hammitt, 6. A. Phoebus, B. F. Price,
w. F. Talbot, w. E. Tomkinson, F. o.
B. Wallin and w. M. Warner were con
tinued in the superannuated relation.
The Tennessee conference is seeking the
transfer Of Mr.. Hammitt and his relation
may be changed to effective.
Rev J. S. Wickline, 7. H. Harding
and G. T. Sheppard were granted the
supernumerary relation.
Rev. R. FL. Adams, W. E. Every and
I. E. Terry and Laymen Henry F. Pickles
and George W. Todd were appointed
trustees on the board Of trustees Of the
centenary fund.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
Found a Skeleton

A skeleton was found Tuesday evening
On the roof Of the house No. 513 East
sixth street, Wilmington, and taken to
the police station by Policemen Burns
and Dutton. The mystery was cleared
m. when it was learned that the skeleton
had been placed on the roof by George
II. Atkins, student at Jefferson Medi-
cal College, Philadelphia, who was bleach
ing the bones. He had obtained the
skeleton at the college. He lives at the
house where the skeleton was found.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
Literary Notes

1t is said that the powers Of either man
or woman are developed five-fold by work
ing with life-companion who is in entire
harmony. The ideal wife as a rule has it
in her power to make the ideal husband.
What constitutes the ideal wife is dis
cussed in an extremely able article by
Layinia Hart in the April Cosmopolitan.
Middletown transcript., 1901-03-23
Perfect Health.

Perfect Health.
Keep the system in perfect or
lcr by the occasional use of
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
dlate the bowels and produce
A Vigorous Body.
For sick headache, malaria, bill
iousness, constipation and kin
dred diseases, anabsolute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-10-26

Conspiracy Act VIII &c Enforced in
kiowa Country,

1t is alleged that complaints have
been made at the Uni ed states at
torney's Office to the effect tnat ne
( groes who drew claims in the Kiowa
and Comanche country have beue
warned by white homcstead4s that
they would have 20 leave their claims
and the country, ana in letter to s.
" Thompson Of Ardmore, one Of the
complaints United States Attorney
Speed indicates his willingness to
prosecute all such offending parties
under that section Of the federal stat
u'es defining conspiracy The letter
reads in part;
Men have been sent to the peai.en-
tiary from this territory In former
years for the violation of this statute.
and will be sent again If the statute is
violated and the evidence IS produced
against them.
"If any such attempt or threat or
any such conspiracy is formed or
uldhts anu tht piNDct NNAhtHNt ~ DlN-
duced, will prosecute those men,
send the leaders to the penitentiary
and ask the interior depar. ment TO
have the homestead entry of every
man engaged in the crime, cancelled
"The government does not give
homesteads to men who will turn
around at once and violate It's laws.
and form mobs to violate the laws.
Such men do not belong on home
ateads, but in the penitentiary.
III you or the other men you men
tion win furnish me the evidence your
letter indicates, will have special
agents sent at once TO investigate the
cases and If the charge Is sustained by
the evidence, will have the men
bound over to the United States grand
/ jury and request the cancellation Of
their homestead entries. C~mes Of
this class VIII be thoroughly investiga-
ted and thoroughly prosecuted"
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PLAIN TALK
To catarrh sufferers.

Every person sslfering from catarrh
in is many forms, knows that the
common lotions. salves and douches,
do not cure. It is needless TO argue
this point or 70 cite cases Of failure
because every victim Of catarrhal
trouble knows it for himself if he has
tried hem.
A local application, if it do any
thing at al simply gives temporary
relief; wash lotloa, salve or powder
cav not reach the seat Of the disease
which is The blood
The mucous membrane seekl 10 re-
lisve the blood Of catarrhal poison by
secreting large quantities Of mucous.
the discharge sometimes closing up
the nostris descending to the throat
and larynx causing an Irritating
cough, continual clearing OF the throat.
deafness, indigestion and many o her
diaagreeable and persietent symptoms.
A remedy to really cure catarrh
must be an internal treatment; a
remedy which win gradually cleanse
the system from catarrhal poison aud
remove the fever and congestion al.
ways present IN the mucous mem
brane
Tho best remedies for this purpose
are Eucalyptol Sanguinaria and Hy
drastin, but the difficulty has always
heea 20 get these valuable curativea
combined IN one palatable, conyeni-
ent and efficient form
Recently this has been accomplish
ed and The preparation put on the
market under the name OF stuart's
Catarrh Tablets; they are large pleas.
ant tasting lozenges so that they may
be slowly dissolved IN the mouth, thus
reaching every part Of the mucous
membrane and dnalls the stomach
and intestines,
An advantage 20 be considered also
is that stuart's Catarrh Tablets con.
tain no cocaine, morphine or poison.
Gus narcotics SO often fouad in
catarrh powders, and the use Of which
often entails a habit more dangerous
than the disease.
stuart's catarh Tablets are sold
BY druggists at 50 cente for full sized
package and are probably the safest
aud most enectuai catarrh cure on
the marx =
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-10-26

ted to renew their lease or remove
theiI crops or improvements until
such rental is fully paid
5, All lands on which leases VIII
expire on or before January J. 1902.
for which applications for renewals
are not received inc accordance with
the above general rules viii be leased
to the highest bidder without reserve
as to the preference right of the for
mer lessee, public notice Of which viii
be given hereafter.
This office viii mail to the recorded
address Of all Iessees whsue leases
expire as above mentioned notice
giving the appraised value and blanka
necessary for renewal. Any lessee
afiling 10 receive the same can obtain
blanks by addressing the secretary OF
the board.
BY order Of the Board fog Leasine
School Lands.
Nm. N. Jenkins
Governor and Chairman.
William Grimes,
L. w. Baxter.
Jas. j. Houston,
Secretary Of the Board.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-10-26

AS heautiher, facial massage has
no equal for immediate and lasting
results. Mr.. Jester makes a speciality
OF his work. his equipment including
he latest improved Electrical Roller,
which has brought such wonderful re-
suits IN New York.
Remember that more harm than
good Is done by Incompetent (socall-
ed masseurs who may permanently
iniure the muscular tissues OF the
face. Therefore be careful whom you
consult.
Treatments at residences or office.
Louis Jester,
f0s North First street Tel. No. 45s,
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
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SCHOOL LANDS FoR LEASE.
Notice for Lessees.
school Land Onlee.
Guthrie. Okla, Oct. 20. 1901,

Guthrie. Okla, Oct 20 1901.
Notice is hereby given to all lessees
of school, public building, college or
indemnity lands in the Territory Of
Oklahoma whose leases expire on
January /, 1862, that they viii be re-
quired TO make application for re-
newal Of their lease on o. before
November 20, 1901, or their preference
right will be forfeited
Applications viii be governed BY
the following general rules:
i. All applications must be made
for period Of tire years from the
date Of the expiration Of the lease.
2. All notes for rental mutt be
made payable On the first cay Of
October OF each year
3. No application viii be consider
ed at less than the appraised value.
4. All lessees who are in default
on their rental obligations are hereby
notified that they will not be permit