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Middletown transcript., 1901-12-07
MRS, wE1eLE FEARS CONSPIRACY


Mrs. Emma Weigle, one of the wit
nesses in the unsolved Hearn murder
case at Harrington, has been fearful of
late that persons were eonspiring to take
her life. A few weeks ago she intimated
to friends that she had not told all she
saw on I be day George w. Hearn was
murdered for his money last March, that
if she made clean breast of it some
Harrington people would get in trouble
OF the worst kind. Soon after this Mrs.
Weigie noticed on her porch and, again
on her wood pile, where they had been
placed during the night, boxes of little
white tablets and brown waters, bearing
labels to indicate that they were intended
for dyspepsia.
An analysis of one of the tablets made
by Professor Frederick D. Chester, of
the Rlaware College Laboratory, shows
that tEcontains calomel, but no morphine,
strycllnine or arsenic. None of the
other labels has been examined.
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NEW COLLECTOR IN OFFICE

Robert G. Houston, the newly-ap.
pointed collector of port, assumed Office
Monday. He was sworn in by Judge
Edward G. Bradford at 11.3O O'Clock
When Mr.. Houston entered the collector
OF ports Office he was received cour.
teously by DR.. W. H. Cooper. who
turned over all books and official papers
to his successor, who at once took charge.
Mr.. Houston denies the report that he
has appointed William Chandler of
White Clay Creek hundred, to succeed
Alexander Comegys as deputy collector
OF port. Mr.. Houston says that SO far he
has made no selection of his assistant
and will not do SO for several days. Until
Mr.. Comegys' successor is appointed, he
will remain in his present position. In
leaving his Office DR.. Cooper said that
during his term his relations had been
most pleasant.
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DA1RY NOTES

Buy wheat for feed instead OF bran. In
wheat you get bran, and something more.
Avoid churning cream at too high
temperature, lest you injure the flavor
and grain of the butter.
Keep the stables free from foul odors
and filth Of all kinds. Milk absorbs
these things very readily.
Milk at the same hour every day, and
milk clean. There is more in this than
some farmers are willing to admit.
Z Corn stalks, well cured, are a good
roughage for COWS, but where they are
the principle feed, corn or corn meal
should go with them. Give a ration of
carrots and mangels, with sprinkling OF
meal. 1t will pay.
Cold wintry weather is at hand and
the dairy stock must have attention. Pro.
fessional dairymen understand this, but
some farmers, not specialists in dairying,
yet who keep few COWS, will read the
suggestion, and should heed it. The
warm side of haystack is not . sufi-
GENTLY warm place for dairy COW In the
winter time. If COWS are allowed TO
have the range Of the barHyard there
should be warm shed adjoining where
they may go, but it is better to keep them
in the stalls, except for little while at
morning and night, when they should be
allowed to go out for exercise and TO
drink.
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70 REHUIID

AZ the yards of the Charles Warner
Corlpany, Wilmington, the work Of tear
iH down the fre-damaged building was
Degun Monday. The principal scene of
the operations was on the eastern side,
next to King street. Here the damaged
contents of the warehouses were carried
from the ruins aud hauled to the com.
pany's dumping ground over Market
street bridge. On the western end of the
buildings what Misunderstanding res
manned was torn away, SO that the fire.
damaged goods may be removed without
difficulty. About the only articles not
damaged are bricks and sand. These
will not be offered for sale. but will used
in the construction of new warehouses
and shops.
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DELAWARE COLLEGE

Delaware College has now more stu.
dents than she ever before had in the
whole course of her history. The whole
number of students is lie, Of whom SO
are in the Freshman class; 27 in the
Sophomore; % in the Junior; IL in the
Senior, and 5 pursuing graduate courses
or studying with view to an additional
degree, in some other course than that
in which they have been graduated.
This growth has not been the result of
any lowering of the requirements for en-
trance, but rather has come in spite of a
slow but steady advance in such require
ments.
There is marked increase in the in
terest excited by the Engineering and
Agricultural courses of the College.
This is shown not only by the increased
number of Freshmen entering such
courses, but also by the fact that some
students are specializing III thosecourses,
while others after having taken degrees
in other courses are returning to obtain
engineering degrees. The Four Years
Agricultural Course, and the Two Years
Agricultural Course, beth attract stu
dents, while students pursuing other
courses are in some instances electing
Junior and Senior work in the Agricul-
ture. The work of the Short Course in
Agriculture begins with the opening of
the next term, and is expected to attract
some young men in search of practical
help.
While the technical courses are thus
students, the Latin Scientific,
Classical and other language courses are
in a healthy condition. Students are
by means Of election in law,
literature, Latin, Greek, and political
science, and there are more students
doing elective work in modern languages
than ever before There is also increased
in chemistry. Every new
subject offered finds some students ready
70 undertake it. Another sign of health |
s the increased use Of the libraries, both |
general and special.
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Found Lost Pooksthook

Mr.. John Lair, of Smithville, Nd,
about nine miles from Bridgeville, while
attempting to shoot q chicken last wsek
missed his aim and instead he blew up q.
pocketbook which contained $2l7. H..
The pocketbook had been lost for several
months, and he had been unable to find
it before. The book was badly torn up
as was also the notes which wers in
$50. IL Government notes, $500 large
notes and one $500 bill. Mr.. Lair sent
them to Washington and had them 70.
plseed with nh ones. He received
Monday the new netes from Washington
which were the same identical numbers
rs the ones sent.
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ATTACKED BY A GORILLA

Frank Biles, colored, was nearly killed
recently by a gorilla near Bethel Camp
ground, eight miles from Bridgeville.
1t is said that the gorilla escaped from
Charles Lee circus at seaford September
2Sth. Biles was riding wheel to Can
mons when he was attacked. 1t threw
him from the wheel and dealt him =
heavy blow with its fist, The man in
some manner pulled bis revolver and
shot twice. making his escape to Cans
mons. nom Upon reaching Cannon's he was
unable to speak for some time. A crowd
gathered about the man. His clothing
was in shreds and an ugly wound over
the ear A posse Of about so men were
formed to apprehend the animal. It is
the cause Of no little excitement in that
community. En-
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STATE AND MARYLAND NEWS
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE


Miss Ellen Kelly of No. 800 Walnut
street, Wilmington, attempted suicide in
Philadelphia on Saturday last by jump
ing into the Schuylkill river from the
Girard avenue bridge. She was rescued
by Francis Shoemaker of No. 2119 Pine
street, Philadelphia and removed to the
German Hospital. Although consider
ably shocked she was not otherwise in
jured.
Miss Kelly's relatives have long been
OF the opinion that occasionally her
mind became unbalanced and for the
past 15 years her brothers, William j.,
Frank and Charles Kelly, with whom
she lived have kept vigil over her as if
she had been child.
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NOTES ON SHEEP.
Clip oyergrown hoofs.

rOttp ONoIkAOWA AOoAS'
Foot rot is another term for neglect.
It has been said that while hen ID
making dollar sheep will make two.
on the same food allowance.
Yon will not, of course, attempt %
keep sheep without providing warn
shelter in winter. No one would be %
foolish as that.
Early market lambs ara proftahes i
you do not count your time too valuable
in watching the ewes and caring for the
offspring in cold weather,
snufles ie another name for essafrRs
1t may be caused by the sheep being out
in cold rains and storms, or lying on the
cold, damp ground. Draughts In shecs
where sheep are kept are prolific cause.
Prevention is the remedy. Protect your
sheep and build up the system with
proper food.
A discharge at the nose is one OF the
first eliderces that there is something
wrong with the sheep. It is an indica-
ton. of feyerish condition. The wise
shepherd will not wait until the animal
is sick before caring for it. Watch for
indications of illness.
Have you ever noticed that sheep like
a change Of quarters and Of fooH some-
times removal from one shed e another
oreren !. oval from one pen to another does
mucb good. A variety In food can be
given with good effect, if only fog > day
~ two and then go back to the Previous
ration. sheep require stimQlasioh, but
not astimulants-"
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Canal Bridge Soon = ;. Y,n;.h.a

-
When the double track bridge over the
Delaware and Chesapeake canal on she
Delaware railroad is completed, the entire
stretch Of railroad from Townsend to New
Castle will be of double track, and several
minutes loss of time will be avoided. On
Saturday the double track between thess
two places went into service, with the
exception of that spanning the bridge,
and from the way the work of filling in
about the masonary is progressing ii will
De put in service the first Of next week. ,
At present the south-bound track is being
used and in crossing from one track to
the other and back ssveraf minutes are
lost.
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Yell dressed, consider

and in fur, of all things, relia-
unity in the dealer ensures satisfaction.
City bellies are rapidly purchasing jaunty
little Etons, tight fitting, with Juno
front, high collars rounded at corners and
revers of contrasting fur. Another style
is longer with a point at the back and
Juno front and both are made in Persian
lamb, seal, otter or broadtail. Three
quarter or long coats in seal, otter or
Persian lamb are stylish, with greater de-
mand, of course, for the former, because
less expensive,
LONG BoAs
are very fashionable in black or brown
bear, Alaska sable, stone marten, black
or colored lynx, but collarettes are pre-
ferred by some, because managed more
easily. Mink, Hudson Bay or Alaska
sable, chinchilla or Ermine for evening,
are used and ermine capes also for eve
ming or rich brocade lined with ermine
are choice among the fastidious. Thibet
capes are popular for young girls evening
wear and for use at any time conservative
ladies may select cloth capes lined with
squirrel fur. Other eapes also for wear
at any time, are seen in Mink, Persian
lamb, or most elegant of all, Hudson
Bay or Alaska sable with tails. Muffs
are large and in box shape.
SEPARATE SKIRTS AND WAISTS
are firmly established in favor and the
very close outlines and inconvenient
length in dressy skirts, have equally es-
tablished in favor, large supply of
walking skirts in wool, the perfection of
neatness and well clearing the ground.
In skirt bindings, the S. H. & M. contin-
ues 10 lead and is especially valuable be-
cause protecting the material and exper-
fence proves also that for walking skirts,
its smooth surface prevents the hem from
wearing. It is quite common at church,
On the street or informally at home, to
zee dressy waists in pale or bright colored
nix, worn with these utility skirts, but
wool waists are often now in such pretty
figured or striped material in light weight
expressly for them that
they closely rival silk. Light weight vel
vet Is also shown for waists and charming
examples are in panne velvet or silk.
LUCY CARTER.
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Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for childrsn
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
IN the Children's Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Tesths
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowls and Destroy Worms. Over $4,000
testimonials. They repsr fail At eli
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen s. 0lm.tel, Lekoy, n. Y.
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poultrv Men q f,reani.e

Arrangements are now under way for
the formation Of State Poultry Asso-
citation. Poultry raising is becoming a
paying business in Delaware and it Is
now understood 4 poultry show win be
held in Wilmington next year.
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77
Il Keeps the Feet w.rm and Dry

- " NAAA4 1.AAa ~
Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease, 8
powder, 1t cures Chilblains, Swollen
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp Feet. At
all drugg SITS and shoe stores, 25c.
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WHICH, tIIe 70 csNs-5es at helght not
less than thirteen feet, and in some in
stances the clearance will be fourteen
feet. 1t alse agrees, where it is neces-
sary, to ereik bridges instead of arches,
that ali SUPPORTS will be placed at least
six inches within the curb line, and not
to ohstruot traffic in any way.
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NEW YORK FASHIONS
BRIDAL GOWNS, STYLES IN MAKING, Wells,
FLOWERS, FURs, SEPARATE SKIRTS
AND WAISTS

BRIDAL GOWNS, STYLES IN MAKING, Wells,
FLOWERS, FURs, SEPARATE SKIRTS
AND WAISTS.
Youthful brides are partial to gowns OF
satin face crepe de Chine that quite
equals satin in best quality as to expense.
The latter material leads, however. An
other fashionable selection is chiffon over
taffeta silk or satin and few wedding
dresses have been made wholly in chif-
fon. Yokes in front are somewhat of q
feature and sleeves, though chiefly long,
may reach to the elbows, with compile
ton of undersleeves. Trains vary much
in length, of course, according to fancy
and are out either round or square, but
the former style is by far most frequent.
In view, moreover, of present close fit
ting outlines, princess gowns are more in
vogue than formerly. Chiffon is much
used in trimming; fine tucks harmonize
with the present rage for tucking; passe-
menterie comes not amiss on satin and
choicest of all, is inc lace.
BRIDAL Wells,
as hitherto, are oftenest Of tulle and may
or may not be worn over the face, till
after the ceremony, but rare lace, partic-
ularly if an heirloom, must have a pres
tige all its own. Orange buds and bios
SONS are extremely popular, yet for the
'ake of variety, some brides select jas
mine and for bridesmaids, a choice is
given among roses, hawthorn, violets or
orchids which are in special requisition
his season.
FURS /
Ire subject of unusual interest, because
hey will be so much worn, not only in !
he wav f.f oarmexiuo -
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been drawn up
to John Biggs fc
which Mr.. Biggj
pany, was thord
In the resoll
pany agrees q
structures acrod
-l,,nI Az,
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TO BUILD ELEVATED ROAD

By unanimous vote Of the directors
of the Street and Sewer Department, the
P, W 4 B. Railroad Company was per-
mitted to erect elevated tracks through
out Wilmington. extending from the
northern to the southern boundry, and
it is expected that work on the structure
will begin in few days.
When the board convened Tuesday,
City Solicitor David ]. Reinhardt pre-,
sented an amended resolution, which had
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Tardanier Stands.

J:rdanier Stands.
Hall Stands, Hanging Hat
H Racks.
Easles in Bamboo, Oak and
~ White.
M irrors for Mantels and
HA Parlors.
Ebony and Oak Book
I Racks.
Dugs in all sizes of Smyrna
N and goat skin.
G. tands-Card, Umbrella and
~ Parlor.
FAttomans and small articles
" for ornamentation.
New Novelties in Furniture.
Window Shades. Carpets by
sample.
The above articles. and many
more at
j. II. EMERSONs,
Middletown, Delaware.
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THE TRAssuRIrr, sl.oO per year.
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'oT sfis.s decoration.
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peace, health, prosperity and indepen-
dence are necessary to the U. s. and can
only be attained by prompt commercial
arrangements that will insure TO the is
lands benefit. 'SThe same considera-
tions" says the Secretary, (which led to
the war with Spain, now require that a
commercial arrangement be made under
which Cuba can live." These ideas of
the Secretary are undoubtedly for alI
practical purposes identical with those of
the President. AS such they foreshadow
a spirited contest in Congress this winter
with those who think that nothing can
be done until Cuba is Independent, and
with those who are opposed to making
any concessions even after ID is indepen-
dent. Sugar is, of course, the head and
front of the opposition, The best grow.
eFs in the west, aided by the cane men
in Louisiana, and Hawaii, and even in
Porto Rico, and by the high protectionist
interest in the east, have been absolutely
dedulging members of both houses With
communications mn u on the subject, The
Sugar Erust is charged with being both
for and against any grant to Cuba, but,
as matter of fact it is difficult to see
how 1t can have any interest In the mat.
ter at all. As long as the duty on refined |
sugar remains untouched, it matters
nothing to the refners how much tie |
duty on raw sugar is reduced. Giving |
due consideration to the difficulty of |
getting line" on probable Congress
ional action, It seems to your corre,pon-
dent that Republican feeling, Certainly |
that in the House) is opposed to lower
ing the duties on Cuban sugar and that
the proposed reciprocity with the island
viii come to naught,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16

Samuel j. Reeves, retired iron mag
ate and millionaire. died at his home
at Canal Dover, q.
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RESTRAINED BY HIS FEARS.

Gov. Wells, of Utah. has vetoed bill
designed to shield poygamists from
prosecution under the law, and the ten
dency of which would be to encourage
plural marriages in that state. The bill
had passed the senate by vote Of IL to
Z, and the house by decisive vote of
25 to II, and therefore had support
which would warrant executive APPROX
al had he been persuaded of the Wis
dom Of the policy.
Gov. Wells, in his veto message does
not express a lofty desire to suppress
unlawful marriages. on the contrary
he is evidently moved by a sense of fear
OF the wrath Of the people outside of
Utah, He is afraid that the adoption OF
the bill would invoke federal interior
lence and result in measures more dras-
tic than believers and practicers OF po-
lygamous marriages now suffer. AS in
dicating where his sympathies lie he
says, II yield to no one in affection for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16

lie. the railroad -Cummlns organs
take notice that Congressman Cousins
says he is Tired hearing and reading
about factions in Iowa" Evidently he
takes little stock in the cry that Cum
minis is a factional candidate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

One day last week retired farmer
living in Ogden said in the Reporter
office that in all his experience as !:
farmer-and he is more than go years OF
age and always was farmer-in this
and two or three other slater, extending
to before the civil war, he never saw this
time when the farmer was go strictly
in it, as during the past three years
Many farmers are glad to thus express
their appreciation Of prosperity.
In urging that the Tama count,
board Of supervisors to consider very
carefully the school book contract ant
do justice to the people and to them
selves, the Tama Free Press declares
There is one thing sure, there will b.
no Doodle cry in Tama county. like
unto Marshall county. becAuse th'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16
The BRITISH VIEW.

II is announced that Secretary Hay is
seeking a basis for further negotiations
with Great Britain for lnpdification or
abrogation Of the Clayton Bulwer
treaty with a view of Fastening the
movement fer building the Nicaragua
canal. In consultation with a number Of
leading senators the View was ex7
pressed by the latter that the present
treaty must be disposed of before j,
would be prudent TO build the canal.
Without a statement Of the eNact ;elfns
Of the rejection Of the Hay Pauncefots.
treaty it is certain that the latter. not
being acceptable and net being In har-
many with some Of the terms Of the
treaty 10 which England holds. the
British statesmen simply fall bac ksuponl
their lsgal right and, in fact, say pro-
pose something better. This they do In
a friendly spirit. and as indicated by
1.-the London PRESS, it is solely with de-
sire TO arrive al an. amicable and equit-
able settlement. The following extract
ifrom the London Times is said to fairly
represent general opinion in England:
N country, without a sacrifice of
sself-respect, could have accepted the
4 travasty of bargain which President
Mckinley and Secretary Hay asked US
TO conclude. Influential men and news
4 papers in the United States have adj
i mitted the reasonableness of the British
latitude and even in the senate weighty
voices have been raised against such
petulant rhetoric as Mr. Morgan's.
We have reason therefore to expec
i Lord Transformers dispatch to commend
y Itself to the justice and fair play of thu
Americans. He has left the responsible
A ity for further action where IL ought I,
Lie. Ii IS for Tie " Arlington govern
ment TO make new overturss. We shall
be ready to assent to reasonable modi
q fcatiors of the Clayton Buiwer treat.
when there is a fair proba bility that tn
senate will accept our concessions in tn
Esprit in which they are offered. INT
that time arrives We have no groun
& for dissatisfaction with our legal posi-
{ ton. a. position we do not intend I
$ abandon except upon terms concerto
i in a friendly manner with ourselves
I 1t is fortunate for the country tina
British rejection came at a recess perio
e in congress, when the matter can b
a dispassionately considered by the al
e ministration and our leading publ
men. 1t is the determination Of ou
people to build the canal and IL the
seriously set themselves to the tas
: they can and will modify that old .reat
2 in the interest of our nation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16

Ross Clark. OF ST. Paul. speaking of
Gen. Harrison, said: Having lived in
Indianapolis for many years knew
Cen Harrison well. became acdaaint-
ed with him thru having him assist me
In the conduct Of lawsuit when hrs,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-16

those of my people who from the high
est motives and because they believed
it a divine command entered into the
relation of plural marriage. Born and
reared in Utah myself, a product of that
marriage system, taught from infancy
to regard my lineage as approved of the
Almighty, and proud today. as have
ever been, of my heritage, 1T Wall be
granted, trust that every instinct of
my nature reaches out to Shield my
friends from harm and to protect them
from unjust attack. Their cause IS my
cause, and when they are hurt am
hurt, for am part of them. But at
the same time he observes that While u
might bring relief to a few it Invites a
deluge of discard and disaster upon
ALL
While fear is not the highest eyesnpli-
hcation of craftsmanship, the action of
Governor Wells will be approved in this
case as the wise choice of conserva-
tism.