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Middletown transcript., 1902-03-22
REYBoID--xEAxE

One OF the prettiest church weddings
which ever has taken place in lower New
Castle County, wac that in the Presby.
terrain Church in Delaware City, Wed.
nesday evening, when Miss Bernice Re.
becca Keane and William Winstead Rev.
bold were united in marriage. The
church was decorated with palms. ferns
and lilies. The bride was handsomelx
attired in white satin, her tuIIe veil
being caught with orange blossoms and
she carried q bouquet Of Bride roses,
The Rev. n. F. Stahl, pastor of the
church, performed the Ceremony. and
WillM. y. Brown, of Wilmington. pIaved
the wedding march. f,-,e =
The bride was attended bv Miss I,o,,;sa
Everett, Of Camden, N. J.; Miss Eiizahefh
Stahl. Miss Sarah Milligan. of 81. Geor.
ges; Miss Georgia Clark, Miss Natal;e
Reybold and Miss Mary Stahl. The;,
| gowns were of white organdie over sill
and they carried daffodils.
The maid of honor, Miss BERTHE Clark.
wore white organdie, trimmed with laces
and ribbon, and carried bououet ri
white hyacinths. Little Ruth Clark was
ring bearer. ''-e
Henry Reybold, Harry Price. syIves.
ter D. Townsend, Jr., Of Wilmington.
Roy and William Keane, John ThcnY,..
son, Of Philadelphia, and Watson Har.
rington, OF Dover, were the ushers. The
best man was Carl Harrington. college
lchum Of the groom. The bride Wss
given away BY her father, John Keane.
The bride and groom took mid-nichi
train for Washington. and on their sl "a.
turn, Mrs. E, g. Rsyhold, mother 81 tls
groom will give them reception.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-22
TOO BUSY

On being congratulated upon
his sixty-fifth birthday anniver-
sary, ex-President Cleveland is
reported to have said, "The coun-
try is too busy to think of me. =
This is a Cleveland epigram
weighted with truth. Only seven
years have gone since he sur
rendered the presidency, but
what a change. No one was SO
busy in 1894 but he could think
and talk of Cleveland and the
hard times. Now he must go
ducking or have a birthday party
to recall him to the public mind.
And the country rejoices in be-
ing busy.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-22
CEc11roH SETTINGS

Mrs. Annie Jamison returned from
Wilmington last Monday.
Miss Lusby is visiting Miss Schrack, al
Germantown.
Miss Fannie Griffith entertained Miss
Edith Anderson on Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Bolton, of MiddIetown, was
the guest of friends here on Sunday even.
ing.
Messrs. Patrick Anderson and Willie
Brown were in Philadelphia on Wednes,
day.
Mrs. Hennie Geary, of Kennedyyille,
spent few days with her parents in
town.
Oldham Davis of Elkton, spent Sun.
day with lis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. N.
Davis.
Mr.. Robert Ferguson and family spent
few days with J. E. Ferguson at Ches-
tertown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Jones, of Kennedy
vile, visited his sister, Mrs. T. p. Jones,
Jr., on Taturdry.
Mrs. Byron Bouchelle, of Chesapeake
City, is on visit to her mother, Mrs.
A1niAAo 1CA Su5OA III bOWH.
Messrs. John Black and Noble Fergu-
son were guests of MIR. Gideon Clark
near town on Wednesday.
Some of our young men seem to be
very fond Of older girls. Real thought
full boys, for they will take better care oil
you.
A colored man was drowned at Fred
ericktown on Thursday night, He made
misstep while coming off the steamer
Sassafras.
By falling over a fence and being
caught in some barb wire, certain gem
tleman came near missing his supper on
Tuesday evening. Take lantern next
time and see better.
Harmony Council, No. 81, Jr. o. u. IA.
M, initiated twelve members into the
mysteries OF the order last Friday night
This council is growing rapidly, and is
nearing the 100 mark in membership.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-22
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA

The Republican conference or
Tuesday night decided to ap
prove the Ways and Means Com
mittee's bill providing for reci
procity treaty with the new gov
ernment of Cuba. This bill al
lows a twenty per cent. reduc-
tion in the tariff rates on all i'm
ports from the island in exchange
for a like reduction on our ex-
ports to the island. The serious
objection to this measure came
from the beet sugar growers,
who protested loudly and long
that it would result in disaster to
their industry. Although the
figures from actual experience
proved that they were in the
wrong, they would not listen to
argument, but continued in their
opposition until the vote in con-
ference showed that they were
in a hopeless minority. What
they will do when the bill is re-
ported to the House is a question.
Should they continue their op-
position it is likely that the bill
will be passed, as the Democrats
are by their platform bound to
support the proposed reduction.
The only danger apprehended is
the opening to discussion of the
whole tariff question which
would result in interminabIe
debate and a consequent threat
to our present prosperity.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-22
EARLEv1LLE NOTES

Miss Lizzie Reed spent Friday in Bal
timore.
Mr.. William Rowan was a Cecilton
visitor Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sadie Husfelt spent one day last
week with relatives near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Benson attended
the wedding of Miss Anna Pyle and Mr..
Millard Stephens, of the Manor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Duhameil and
daughter Miss Ethel, were in Baltimore
q few days last week and witnessed the
play, Ben Hnr.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-22
0. n. MATTHEWS. HAReY pAs,s, &,
nattheWs & Co.
HOUSE PAINTERS and
: GRLTNGDc
Ul04VIIlU
Q. n. MATTHEW'S.
nAaRy DAsIHI.s.

Fall is the time to beautify
your homes and nothing is a
more substantial beautifier
than a good coat of paint,
and a good practical painter
is the kind to employ to do
your work. We have had
the experience and feel fully
qualified to give you first
class workmanship. Our
reference is the work we
have done in the past. We
will contract or do your
work by the day. Estimates
cheerfully given. When in
need of anything in our line,
call or address,
0. N. MATTHEWS, Manager,
p. o. BOX, 4o,
rliddletown, Delaware.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03

Not since General Lee invaded Penn
sylyauia IN 1873 and threatened TO cut
all the soft coal lines 20 the east, says
the Press. has there been bituminOus
situation that compares with the pres
ent one. Contracts for delivering soft
coal are made ON April to last for n
wear. Many dealers and shippers In
Philadelphia are living up TO that con
tract To the letter. The result is told
by one NJ; as experience. lie says:
II have lust loaded two ships with
coal ut IL contract price, and my
proht was exactly u cents n ton.
could have sold the same coal right
here i'm Philadelphia and made profit
OF S2.T5 ton. In all lost about 81
20O by fulfilling my contract to the
letter"
Dealers are Offering large bonus to
customers TO release them from their
contracts. Sometimes this premium is
as much as 30 per cent In one case
recently a firm delivered nearly 1000
tons of coal at the old price and offered
the purchaser S1O0 cash to cancel the
obligation. This was refused, and the
coal went In at under So n ton when II
could have been sold anywhere for 50.
Boston is in great distress. Tele-
grams come to ship coal without re-
gard to the price. which meals that
they will buy 1t mt any figure. They
,,.,1 "a, ,,al q, rpau,tfo rtutingy MIA MI .
Big firms here and in New York are In
the open market bidding for great
quantities Of bituminous coal at dou.
BILE the schedule rate.
There is a vague notion that house
holders can get all the soft coal they
want when the anthracite supply is
not forthcoming for winter use. That
is a mistake. Bituminous will also bt
extremely scarce, and II Will cost, II
the strike does not end, far more than
hard coal usually does.
The difficulty Is in getting the GOA
from the n ines. Cars of the Baltimore
and Ohio that We're loaded on Aug. 2t
have not yet reached Philadelphia
They should arrive in four days. The
Pennsylvania railroad has cars on its
track that were started from the mines
In southwestern Pennsylvania on Sept
/, and they are not here. The roads
are blocked with coal trains, sidings
are utilized for storing their own sup
ply of coal. and there is lack OF loco
motives to haul the enormous quaint
ties demanded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
MAY LOSE SECRETARY.
Miss HaEner, Mrs. Roosevelt's Aman-
uensis, Now Wealthy.

Miss Isabel Hagner, social secretary
to Mrs. Roosevelt, has by the death of
her aunt, Miss Frances Randall Hag-
ner, fallen heir to 100000 in money
and the handsome residence at 1916 II
street, says the Washington correspond
ent of the New York World.
Miss Frances Randall Hagner was
the elder sister of Miss Isabers father
At one time DR.. Hagner was among the
leading physicians at Washington. His
mind failed under the strain of his
duties, and for long time he was
charge upon the slender income of
his daughter until 1t became necessary
to place him in an insane asylum.
The aunts estate Is remnant Of the
fortune Of Peter Hagner, who was
among the early settlers of Washing
ton. His home is one of the best CO.
lonial houses In the city, filled with
beautiful colonial silver and furniture.
Rumor has it that Miss Hagner's
engagement to Paymaster Thomas H..
Hicks of the navy will be announced
as soon as suitable mourning period
has elapsed.
1t Is presumed that, in view of her
present independent position, Miss
Hagner will not continue to perform
the duties of secretary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03

twice the normal amount OF coal per
indicated horsepower II the coal has
been kept too long In store.
The dock managers In writing their
experience say that when the docks are
periodically dredged Jumps Of coal
have been found which had fallen dur
ing the process of loading. were Gov
cred with mud and coal dust and had
been from three TO six months under
water. This, when dried, burned well.
A further test was made of immersing
a quantity of coal for two months. Aft
erward its calorific power was com
pared with quantity from the same
block of typical Monmouthshire steam
coal. The loss in the Immersed coal
was less than l per cent
The dock authorities advise the con-
struction of concrete tanks capable OF
holding 5000 tons or more, which could
be run off into sea water. When want
ed for use. exposure TO the subtropical
heat of Malta or Gibraltar would soon
dry IT,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
CHARMED WITH ALFONSO.
American Woman Fought the Battle
of Flowers With Spain's King.

OF Flowers Win spnins NihH.
From an American woman has come
a warm defense of Alfonso MIL, the
young king of Spain, says the New
York Press. Miss Agnes b. Wilson of
Manhattan, who returned to New York
on the Teutonic the other day, was at
the flower festival In Madrid and was
presented to the boy king. These sto-
rles about the young kings eccentrici-
ties" said Miss Wilson, "are not true.
He is very sensible young fellow and
perfectly charming. At the flower fes-
tival 1t is the custom of the people to
throw bouquets at each other. threw
four at the king. and he threw the
same number at me. | have them In
my trunk as keepsakes and treasure
them highly. l again met the king at
royal garden party. / was with a
party of Spanish people, and our car
rage stopped In front of the royal box.
Although boy, the king SHOWS great
dignity in public but at the flower fes-
tival this was all abandoned, and he
was child again.
"One morning the king arose at q
o'clock and surprised his soldiers by
ordering out the guard. He was much
incensed at finding lack of military
order at this early hour and warned
the officers that they would have to be
more strict In the future The king Is
as bright boy as l have ever seen,
and there is no truth In the stories that
he has a weak mind or treats his moth
er cruelty.
"In Spain he is held up to all boys as
the example Of what a lad should be
to his mother. Time and again saw
the queen mother and her royal son
together. His manner toward her was
charmingly gallant He seemed n
thousand times more anxious that hon
or and recognition should be paid to
his mother than to himself.
And he is fully sensitive to their af-
fiction, for when the cheers would
ring widest there would often come a
moisture in the boy kings eyes as he
bowed. If ever human beings eyes
said anything, his said that he meant
to be good king to his people"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
BOOMING MARRIAGE MARKET
Plan of Hammond Qnd.) Mayor to
Promote MatrimOny.

Plan of Hammond Qnd.) Mayor to
Promote MatrimOny.
Seeking to thin out the ranks of bach
elordom In Hammond, Ind, Mayor A.
e. Knots has adopted unique and
novel plan, says dispatch from that
place to the New York Times. For the
next thirty days he will use his mu-
nicipal prerogative as mayor Of Ham
mond and marry free of charge all resi-
dent couples who call at his office.
This is only one of the plans of the
mayor to improve the economic condi-
tons Of the city.
Since the announcement was made
some Of the city's business men have
determined to aid the couples welded
by the mayor to start housekeeping
Mayor Knots makes but one condition
that the young men shall reside in
Hammond. The brides may come from
any part Of the United States. He will
not draw any color line, and rich and
poor alike are welcome to avail them
selves Of his offer.
Many Hammond young women are
hoping that the mayors proclamation
Will hasten their marriage day, and
many simple trousseaus are being
planned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
MRS. DEPEW IN POLITICS.
The Impressions of New York Sem
ator's Wife.

The Impressions Of New York Sem
ator's Wife.
Mrs. Chauncey NJ. Oepew, who, with
the junior senator from New York, ut
tended the recent Republican state
convention at Saratoga, thus gives her
impressions of that assembly and of
politics in general:
my entrance into politics, as 1t has
been called, was most agreeable, and
l enjoyed every minute. If had my
way, ! would have nothing but con-
ventions AL the time. | appreciated
the decoration very much. Before
1t was conferred | was n good Repub-
lican, but | feel that l am better one
now.
The proceedings at Saratoga were
all SO new to me, for | have lived
abroad so long. What happened gave
me new sense of pride In being an
American. 1t was all interesting and
exciting and was made more 50 by the
fact that every one seemed so intense
and eager.
Another thing which made me think
was the fact that each man present I'm
the convention represented so many In
dividuals. There was not single min.
ute of my visit that was without some
particular individual interest.
THE most exciting night was on Tues.
day, when the question of the lieuten-
ant governorshp was being settled
Though the great number present had
confidence enough In their leaders to
leave the settlement of the question to
them, their anxiety never relaxed.
Il have been asked how | liked the
senator speech nominating Mr.. O. Brien
l might answer that by saying that l
! like all the senator's speeches. | have
| heard him deliver the Fourth of July
Grafton in Paris for four years; there,
| fore know something about his abfii
| ty. Whenever he speaks am on hand
There was one thing very puzzling
to mel could not understand why q
| party of about a hundred men stood
| grouped about Senator Platt's cottage
which was near ours, and for two
hours, from the governors arrival un-
til 1880, sang one song, and only one
verse of that, over and over again.
don't understand it. The verse was:
you may push the damper in.
You may pull the damper out,
But the smoke goes up the chimney just
| the same
| Inst the samei"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03

ton means only those can comprehend
who have some knowledge Of the ca
tenslve and varlegated correspondence
Of royalty as well as the delicate diplo-
matte duties which fall TO the lot Of n
queens private secretary.
The proper disposal Of all the cues
lions that arise in n queens personal
business requires a comprehensive
knowledge Of the social and official
standing OF every person with whom
the queen or her household may come
into contact.
Some time ago II was reported that
Miss Knollys would soon lie made a
peeress in her own right. She would
thus become eligible for the highest
position In the queens household.
The name Knollys is pronounced as
II written Knowles. Besides being an
intimate OF the queen Miss Knosys is
the ~chum" OF the princesses, who re-
gard her with affection.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
A ROYAL HOUSEWIFE
WHY QUEEN ALEXANDRA is A VERY
BUSY WOMAN.

Much of the Burden, However, Is As
tary, Miss Knoliys-Mannging One
Thousand Household Servants.
Queen Alexandra, Edward OF Eng
lands beautiful consort, notwithstand-
ing her high position, is beset with n
multitude of cares as housewife. OF
course she is not tied down by domes-
tic duties, but she has far more to do
with the daily life of the palace than
is commonly supposed.
The servant question must be q
weighty one, when Sl,500,3I5 Is paid
out yearly for running the palace,
while 100000 pays the wages of the
household domestics. Queen AleXan-
dra has complete control of the royal
household, with LOCO servants to SUI
perintend, all of whom are old retain
ers, who have been born and brought
up to do this kind of work.
The queen must also read and criti-
else the court circular, which gives in
detail the goings and comings of visit
ors at the palace, promcnades, visits
and the music to, be played after din
ner and all court gossip, so dear to the
heart of the British maid or matron.
This task is performed during the mid
day luncheon, when everything per-
tanning to the meal is quiet and in.
formal.
The corps of servants of the royal
household is under the charge of SUI
perintendent, who is responsible for
the smooth working of the whole do
nestle force. Perhaps the most impor-
tant of all these necessary functional
ries Is the chef, who reigns supreme
over the regions of the kitchen and for
| the slight consideration of $1,000
deigns to cook the royal dishes There
seems to be no danger of his being
oyerworked, as his assistants are
many.
Two lamplighters, two assistant
cooks, four roasting cooks, sixteen ap-
prentices, six kitchen maids and two
| yeomen of the kitchen are detailed to
help him in his duties. Over all these
there is the ever watchful clerk of the
kitchen, who, aside from guarding eX.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
JEWS IN PALESTINE.
zangwin Says Its Restoration would
FuInII Christ's Mission.

Apropos OF the British agitation for
the purchase of the Holy Land 10y the
Christians OF the world, Israel Fang
will, the well known novelist of the
Ghetto. writes as follows, according TO
a special cablegram from London TO
the ct. Louis GlobeDemOcrat.
eff Christians would buy Palestine
and turn il over 10 the Jews, then this
latest crusade would atone for all the
others. which were invariably accom-
panied by a massacre Of the Jews. As
the Jews would undertake 10 place a
guard of honor around the tomb of
Christ, the ironies of history would be
satisfied I'm their case too. For the first
time I'm history Christ would achieve
his mission of peace and reconcilia-
ton"
In one of the London papers writ
er signing himself christian warns
those who are agitatiag for the pur-
chase of Palestine that they are es-
pousing a hopeless cause, because Je,
bovah has forbidden and will prevent
such transaction
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03
New Ideas In women's Hosiery

Colored hosiery for women is no Ion
ger considered the best form. Black
stockings are again in vogue. The only
touch of color is in the embroidery,
and even in this white is most favored.
Filmy textures is one Of the most strik-
ing features of the new stockings. The
thinnest of gluze and lace will be
worn even in cold weather. A rich
cream coloird hose will be worn with
the white costume. A navy blue stock
ing is being worn with the latest au-
tumn gown. The gray stocking has
ceased to be a fad. APPLIED lace dec
orations in hosiery are much sought
These have the lace design sewed TO a
plain Isle thread hose and, while hav-
ing the appearance of a lace openwork
stocking, yet are as warm as solid
knit foot covering.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03

penses and keeping them down as far
as possible, does all the carving of
game, meats and fish which are to
tempt the royal palates.
There is many sweet tooth at the
palace, and for the delectation of these
there are two confectioners at salaries
of $1,000 and 81, 200 EACH
The royal laundry consists of a pref
ty stone building near Richmond park.
Special boxes are made to hold the
soiled clothes of royalty, each box be-
ing made of cedar and having brass
plate bearing the name of the owner of
the clothes. A most costly soap is used,
and a delicate odor is given to the
clean garments by drying them on
sweetbrier bushes. When the servants
at the palace get married or become
too old to work, they are given a home
and some small duties which give them
enough to live on, for no servant has
ever been known to be discharged
Queen Alexandra is very much de-
pendent in all personal matters on
her private secretary, Miss Charlotte
Knollys, who occupies position which
Is envied by every other Englishwom-
an. She is now and has been for many
years Queen AleXandra's most init
mate friend. King Edward also enter
tains very cordial feelings of friend
ship for Miss Knollys. Her father, Sir
Francis knollys, Is private secretary
to the king and held the same position
to the late Queen Victoria.
Miss Knollys Is quiet and unas-
Stunning little woman. What her posi-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-03

before their kindred in America the
present condition and future prospects
of the Irish cause.
The United Irish League of America
was formed at meeting of represent
alive Irishmen from most of the states
of the Union held in New York last
December and in the brief space of
time that has since elapsed has grown
amazingly.
The general principles of the organi.
cation may be summed up in the decla.
ration of Parnell and Davitt score of
years ago, ireland for the Irish, and
the land for the people,"
The United Irish league is strug-
Cling to prevent the depopulation of
Ireland as well as endeavoring to root
the people In the soil. In addition to
complete national self government for
the people of Ireland and the abolition
Of landlOrdism by system of compul-
sorry purchase, the league aims at put
ting an end to periodic famine in the
western portion of Ireland and com.
polling the appropriation to Irish uses
Of the $15, 100000 or upward now being
taken out of Ireland In overtaXation
according to the unanimous report of a
British royal commission.
The redistribution of the grazing
ranches Of Connaught and dividing
them up among the people of the poor
e. districts, the reinstatement of the
tenants unjustly evicted by their land,
lords. complete educational equality
for all the Irish people and the extern
sion Of the system for housing agricul.
tural and other laborers are among
other planks in the league platform.
The preservation and cultivation of the
Gaelic tongue are also among the OBJ
5ects Of the organization.
So strong has the United Irish league
become in Ireland that today it exer-
cises as much power throughout the
country as was ever exercised by the
old Land league. The English govern
ment has become so impressed by this
fact that 1t has proclaimed half the
country under the coercion act, and the
arrest Of members of parliament and
other popular leaders is of almost daily
occurrence.
The landlords have formed a huge
trust, backed by capital of 100000,
for the purpose Of fighting the league,
and they have already forced the gov
eminent to coercion and repression
Under these circumstances the coming
convention of the league in Roston is
OF more than ordinary interest.