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Middletown transcript., 1902-01-18
BoHEM1A MANOR ITEMS

Mr.. Charles Ross, of Dover, spent last
week with William Berry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Williams spent
part of last week in Chestertown.
Miss Annie Ring, of Summit Bridge,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Isaac NJ. Dean.
Mrs. William Peach, of Philadelphia,
is spending some time with relatives here.
Mrs. Susanah Dickinson sold on Thurs
day her cattle, horses and farming imple-
ments.
Mrs. Lizzie Purner has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Nathan LoyeIess, in
Chesapeake City.
Mrs. William Teale, of Baltimore, was
q recent guest of her parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. William Lake
We hear Edgar Ellison has accepted a
position in Kentucky and will leave for
there in shott time.
Quite a number of young people from
here attended the dance given by the
young men of Chesapeake City on FRI
day evening.
Miss Laura Donaldson, of near here
and James Watson, of Chesapeake City,
were quietly married on Monday evening
last by the Rev. George w. Dawson.
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SEVENTEEN HORSES BURNED

Monday morning, shortly after /
O'Clock, the Smyrna hose company was
called out to tight a blaze at William
II. Collins livery and sales stables, in
East street. When the fremen arrived
they saw that the building was doomed,
as it was in mass of flames. Seventeen
horses, a lot of proyender, numerous
carriages, blankets, ETC., were burned.
The horses had kicked part of their
stalls down in their frantic efforts to
free themselves, and their agonizing
cries could be heard quite a distance.
-Four horses in an adjoining stable were
saved. The blaze occurred in a stable
district, but the other buildings were
at no time in danger, SO well were the
flames gotten under control. II. B.
Grieves, owner of the stable, has an in
surance of $3.50. Mr.. Collins had an
insurance OF $1,000. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
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FOUR DAYS IN BOX CAR

Bent on dabbling in Delaware fruit
growing and establishing fine little
home for himself, James P. Moore, a
new settler from Northern New York
state, arrived at Cheswold a few evenings
ago. Mooreis alone in the world except
for the association of animals, and is a
cripple, but has plenty of pluck and en-
durance. He arrived in a box car, in
which were also slowed his horse, COW,
pigs, fowls, household goods, parlor fix
ings and bric-a-brac, BOOKS, beside him.
self. He had travelled thus for four
days.. Moore soon had help enough to
move his family" and effects out of his
Noah's ark to the sixteen-aere Sherry
Carny farm which he recently purchased
and which is situated four miles west OF
Cheswold. Dame Fortune favored him
with bright and mild weather in getting
himself established in his new home, and
the result of his efforts will be watched
with great interest.
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pARR1s--spEAR

On Wednesday at high moor, the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. 0. Spear was the
scene of a very pretty wedding, that Of
their daughter, Miss Clara, to Mr.. James
Paris, of Wilmington. The house was
prettily decorated with evergreen and
potted plants. The bridal party stood
under floral bell suspended from an
evergreen arch. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Brown, of Warwick.
The bride was becomingly gowned in a
travelling suit of brown broadcloth with
hat to match and carried brides roses and
pink carnations. The maid of honor
Miss Ida Paris, OF Wilmington, cou-
sin of the groom, wore blue broadcloth
and carried pink carnations. Mr.. Ed
ward Spear, brother of the bride was
best man. Miss Carrie Pierce, of Cecil
ton, played the wedding march. Quite a
number of friends and relatives were pre-
ent Mr.. and Mrs. Paris left from un-
der a shower of rice and old shoes for Mt.
Pleasant where the took the 426 train
for their future home in Wilmington.
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PERSONALITIES

Mr.. Albert Massey was in Wilmington
Saturday.
Mrs. William Metten was a Smyrna Wis.,
tor last Sunday
Mrs. O. h. Pearson is the guest Of Will
mington friends.
Miss Mary Lewis was a Wilmington
visitor on Saturday.
Mr.. Warren ElIicott, Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday in town.
Miss knight, Of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs. Ella Pennington, near town.
Miss May Smith has returned from a
visit to her brother in Atlantic City.
Mrs. ]. Gray Taylor was the guest of
relatives in Wilmington the past week.
Mr.. Gilbert Foraker, Of Wilmington
was the guest of his parents over Sum
day.
Mr.. Charles Petticord, of Wilmington,
visited his sister, Mrs. w. ]. Wilson this
week.
Mr.. J. W. Metz, of Chesapeake City,
was the guest Of Miss Minnie Adams on
Sunday.
Mrs. H. P. Shapley, of Smyrna, visited
her parents, Mr. and Mrs A. E. Holten,
this week.
Mr.. Harry Black continues to improve,
and We sincerely hope he may soon be
seen on our streets again.
Mrs. J. s. Murphey, of Woodbury., N.
J., spent several days this week with her
daughter, Mrs. W. R. Holten.
Mrs. L. B. Lee who meet with slight
misfortune last week. is reported as being
somewhat better at this writing.
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Sales to Take Plaza

MONDAY, JANUARY 10th, 1902.-Sale OF
16 head Of horses, IL Mich Cows, 27
head hogs, lot of Chickens, farm imple-
ments, household goods, &C., by William
Z. Harriott, at Bohemia Avenue Hotel,
Chesapeake City, Md. w. ]. Smith, auc-
tioneer.
On WEDNESDAY, February 18th, 1902,
at 10 O'Clock A. M.-Sale of stock, farm
ing implements ETC., by Frank R. Pool,
at McDonough. Jos. M. Armstrong
Auctioneer
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1902 Sale
of stock, farm implements, &C., by J. HI.
Spieer, near Walkers School House, on
the David j. Cummins Farm. ID. p.
Hutchinson, auctioneer
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th. 1902. Sale
Of personal property by Levi Watson, on
the road from Townsend to Fieldsboro;
one mile east of Townsend. D. P. Hut
Gibson, auctioneer
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 1907
Sale of stock, farm implements, &C., by
Alexander Deakyne, on the sCorbit
Farm, = near Taylor's Bridge. W. Har-
man Reynolds, auctioneer.
THURSDAY, March 18th, 1902 Sale of
Stock, Farming implements ETC., of Mrs.
Laura E. Jones, nearSt. Georges, w. J.
Smith, auctioneer.
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A RARE TREAT

Sellers Juvenile Minstrels, composed
mainly of girls, gave last night one Of the
finest entertainments ever witnessed in
Music Hall. The dancing and singing
Of these little children far surpasses
that Of great many adults, and the audi
ence, which was mainly composed Of the
best people of our town, were greatly
pleased with the jokes and witticisms of
the little tots, and judging from the num-
Der of times they were called before the
footlights they have made decided hit
in Easton and will undoubtedly have
crowded house to greet them tonight.
when they will repeat their entertain
ment with an entire change Of program.
From Easton, Nd, Ledger, Jan. 2, 1909,
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-18
A CARD OF THANKS

MIDDLErowN, DEL, Jan. IA, 1902
]. FRANK HARRIS, Asst. Supt. The Home
Life Insurance Co. Of America,
DEAR SIR.-I wish to extend to your
Company through you my sincere thanks
for the prompt manner in which they
paid the claim Of s13s on the life Of my
late husband, Benjamin Z. Howard.
Although the policy had been in force
only few weeks, the full amount was
paid. Had he paid the same weekly
premium ii any other Company, / would
not have received near as much money.
Yours very respectfully,
BLANCHE HOWARD.
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Farmer Fatally Iniur.a

Absalom Hyland, aged IS, a well.known
farmer Of the Fifth district of Cecil
County, Md, was probably fatally in
iured Wednesday while at work on his
farm. He was using powder to split
open some heavy timber, when a prerna-
ture explosion occurred. FLYING pieces
of the timber struck him With great force,
rendering him unconscious, inflicted 4
dangerous wound on his head. almost
severing his right wrist from his arm.
and lacerating his left hand in horrible
manner. The attending physician saws
there is little hope of his recovery.
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We guarantee the Challenge and Scien-
tifc Feed Mills to be the best on the
market, to grind more grain and to be
more durable, and we sell them with
that understanding.
]. E. McWHoRTER & Son.
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German Elected

Arthur ?. German was elected to the
United States Senate for fourth time by
the general Assembly at Annapolis. Nd.
at noon on Tuesday, receiving every
Democratic vote in both houses. The
Republicans all voted for Representative
William HI. Jackson of Wicomico county.
In the House the vote stood: German 81 !:
jackson 43. In the Senate the vote stood:
German IL; jackson Q. The two homes
met in joint convention Wednesday at
noon to declare the result.
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MgN Board Of Medieal Examinara

Members of the State Board Of Medical
Examiners for two years were appointed
Thursday by Governor Hum as follows:
Dr.. Edwin y. Anderson, Dover Or.
Frapk L. Springer, Newport; On. Il. E.
Frautz, Wilmington, and Dr. E. w.
Cooper, Of Camden.
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The Old Reliable Fountain Rock Lime
is pronounced by all to be the best lime
manufactured. -PooL & FoARD, Agents.
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CURRENT PRICES

MIDDLEToWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLLs
Wheat-No. LISP Corn
No. 2...-79 Yellow, shelled "a
Timothy Seed $3.50 cob ..... 65
Clover Seed ID lac | Oats 60
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Mails Close as Follows.
Local News.

NIDDIETowE, DEIg JANUARY Is, 1909
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BOYS 2-piece Suits.
Ladies' Waists.

ALMOST GIVEN AWAY.
Such chance to get fine Silk Waists
hasn't occurred in years. Same way
with Flannel ones, prices cut to pieces.
We never carry any over, no matter
how low a price it takes to sell out.
S0c Waists worth $3.50, $a.oo and $3.50. All
and blue and black mercerized sateen Most all sizes
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Revs. w. H. Logan, of Wilmington, and
R. L. Hallett, Of Odessa.
Mr.. 6. W. W. Naudain has purchased
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
the large dwelling house which was
erected several years ago north Of the
station in this town. Mr.. Naudain has
secured the services of 2. I. Bradley &
Son, who have large force Of men en-
gagged in removing the building to the
site where the ssold lightning rod house,
formerly stood, on West Lake street.
where it will be converted into two
dwellings. When completed the prop.
ties viii greatly improve the appearance
Of that part Of Lake street. and add two
more very desirable dwellings to our
town.
The dance given by Mr.. Douglas Coch-
ran at his residence near Mt. Pleasant
Thursday evening, was largely attended,
and most eniobable evening was spent
Prices Orchestra furnished the music,
which was excellent. at late hour re-
freshments were served, and much en-
ioyed by the participants. Among those
present were; Misses Katie and Fannie
Woodall, Messrs James WoodalI and
Keith Cochran, Of Georgetown, Nd; Miss
Knight, of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs
s. Lockwood. Miss Benlah Crawford and
Archie Crawford, Of Warwick; Miss May
L. Beasten, Of Philadelphia; Misses Bessie
Cochran, Agnes Cochran, Mabel Cochran,
Mary Cochran, Adele Cochran, Mr.. and
l Mrs. H. 8. Beasten, Mr.. and Mrs. FL. ID.
Roberts. Messrs. John Rothwell, James
Cochran, Douglas Cochran. Daniel Coch-
ran, A. w Tatman, Edward Beasten, y.
Wallace Beasten.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
new TELEPHONE TRUST
IS TO Be ORGANIZED
Meeting for Purpose in Chi
CagO Tomorrow.
Deed OF Trust for s5O,oOo,o 900 Placed on
Record at Joliet by Projectors OF
the Scheme.

CHICAGO. April S.-The Inter Ocean"
says this morning:
An independent telephone trust viii
be formally organized tomorrow at con
vention to be held at the sherman House
by the Interstate Independent Telephone
and Telegraph Company.
The gathering will last through Thurs
day and Friday, and by that time il is ex-
pected that all Of the smaller telephoua
companies in the country viii have been
merged into the new trust Then an ac-
tive warfare against the American Bell
Telephone Company viii be started.
AT Joliet yesterday the Interstate
Company placed on record deed Of trust
for $4,000 600. This amount Of securities
viii be on hand at the meeting to be held
tomorrow. which is called for the purpose
Of apportioning the new bonds in exchanEe
for capital stock Of the 1000 exchanges
involved in the transaction
The American Trust and Savings Bank.
OF which Edwin A. Potter is the presi-
dent, and Frank II. Jones. secretary Of
the trust department. have carried out the
negotiations which have resulted in this
tremendous merger. The bonds are nov
in their possession and will be distributed
in accordance with the agreement reac h
ed at the coming meeting
The property Of the company covered
/ by the trust deed filed in Joliet includes
all the franchises, leases. and plants pos
/ sessed by the companies. which were
included in the formation Of the Inter
| state Company"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
ORPHAN GIRLS LONG TRIP.
She Sang Sweet Songs and Won Fellow
Passengers.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y. April S.-"Jesus
loves me. this I know" sweetIy sang
pretty little -year-oId girl on board
an Ontario ard Western Railroad train
last night. bound for the far West The
sweet. childish voice and the spirit and
the viii with which the song was rendered
touched the hearts Of the passengers and
they gathered about her while she related
the story Of her life.
Her home was in Coleford, Gloucester
county. England, where her father hal
been a chimney sweep. Her parents hav-
ing died, leaving four other children, she
had been sent across the water on the
American liner St. Louis. which arrived
at Now York Saturday night. to continue
her journey to the home Of her aunt IN
Portland, Ore. Attached to a cord about
the girls neck was q card bearing her
name, May Tippin, on one side and on the
other the name and address Of the parties
she was consigned TO- In another wallet
attached to a cord about the neck was
her transportation and sufficient cash -
defray expenses Of the trip.
All the way from Weehawken TO MI
dletOwn and beyond the little one With
dark brown curls talked and sang the
songs which her departed mother had
taught her, declaring that she expected
to meet mamma in Heaven bye and bye"
She was tenderly cared for by the train
officials
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PET Dogs COSTLY
CASKBF and TOMB
Had Always Taken His Meals
at Table With Mistress.
Extensive Wardrobe, Including Several
Sets Of Shoes and Blankets De-
signed by Worth.

NEW YORK, April SIN a small but
costly white casket. daintily lined with
white satin, and bearing silver name
plate, Rob, for eighteen years the pet
Of wealthy Mrs. A. 3. NJ Green. OF q
West Fifteenth Street. was yesterday laid
away in the cemetery at Hartsdale. where
the bodies OF many other canine aristo-
Gratis repose.
BOb'' was a Yorkshire terrier Of pure
blood, and his mistress was as proud Of
his lineage as she was Of his intelligence
For some time Mrs. Green has been III.
and Bob" was her faithful friend The
two loved each other dearly.
Bob" came into Mrs Green's posses
sion when he was six months old. when
Mrs. Green VAS Mrs. Prgtt Her son.
G. Winfield Pratt, who IS a real estate
man az 1893 Broadway, and lives al 275
Central Park west. became greatly at
tached 10 the dog and so did the rest Of
the family Bob" once saved Mr.. Green
life by swapping at his heels as he was
about to step into an elevator shaft. This
further endeared him to his owners
Mrs. Green was too III Yesterday TO 20
20 the dog cemetery TO see her pet buried
tut her son. Mr.. Pratt. sent the body
there by express and followed IL soon
With uncovered head he watched the
caretaker or the cemetery throw the earth
over his little friend, and then strewed
flowers on the grave
Bob" died OF Old age. When his last
illness came ne wa sent to the New York
Veterinary Hospital. where he was treat
ed by DR. Armstrong. who for seven years
had watched over him whenever ne was
ailing. After be died his body was taken
back to the Green residence. where he
lay in state in the little coffin, surrounded
by flowers and with his extensive ward
robe on a chair near by.
Some years ago "Bobs" portrait was
painted by Sarah Armstrong, who decor
ated the Albany Cathedral. aud this por-
trait, bOrdered with electric lights. now
hangs IN Mrs. Green's home She several
times refused $500 for her pet
over "Bobs' grave win be erected
costly tombstone with this inscription.
"Bob-We Loved Him. d"
Bob took his meals at the table with
Mrs. Green He sat in a high chair. and
had his own plate as we'll as the mem
bers Of the family When ne finished he
always folded his napkin on his plate. the
four corners in the centre, and touched
he plate with his nose. as n saying grace.
Bob lad several sets OF shoes. all Of
which were designed and made abroad.
He wore them on NEST OF his outings and
was exceedingly proud Of them. His
blankets were designed by Worth.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE. COMMISSIONERS OF TIE
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA, Washington. April Z,
I9o2--Ordered- That the amendment 70 section
Of the Gas-httinE Regulations adopted June IA,
1901. Is hereby revoked That section : o. the
Gashttiuc Regulations IS hereby amended hy
adding thereto the following paragraph, viz
That, application general permit be given
Co EACH stove dealer % connect gas ranges or
stoves with any gas supply system IN accordance
with the provisions o. these regulations. pro-
vided that no more than fifteen feet Of pipe VIII
be laid run Ia any one case. and provided a
suitable outlet shall have been inserted By
said connections. and upon the approval Of the
Inspector Of Plumbing in each case that the
supply pipe Is Of sufficient size In every case
where such outlet shall not have been provided
it Viii be Necessary 90 procure the service u a
registered gas-1tteT 10 perform all work nfccs-
saTy 90 place said gas range or stove IN conncc-
ton with the gss supply That section les %
the Plumbing Regulations Is hereby amended bv
adding thereto the following paragraph viz.
That hereafter any steam litter who desires %
engage ia me erection Of any heating apparatus
requiring q connection with the water supply
system m2g secure permit 10 mike the desired
connection provided that more than fifteen
ieet Of piTe viii be laid OF run ID any one case
and provided suitable outlet shah have been
Inserted by registered plumber for the PURPOSE
of making said connection. and In ever ease
where such outlet shall not have been provided
% VIII be necessary 10 procure the services c.
registered plumber Co perform an work required
20 furnish said heating apparatus with q suit
able connection 10 the water supply HENRY
b r MACE RLAND. JOHN IS. ROSS. JOHN
BIDDLE Commissioners Of the District Of Co
luHhia. nj
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
MARKET DISPLAYED
IRREGULAR CHANGES
Speculative Sentiment Still
Disturbed by Money Rae.
LOWER RANGE FROM LONDON
St. Paul, Union Pacific, and Louisville
and Nashville Were Active Features
of the OPening-After Initial Dealings
a Somewhat FiTmer Tone Developed.

NEW YORK. April S.-The Stock Mar
ket opened displaying irregular price
changes in comparison with last nights
final figures. Speculative sentiment was
stilI disturbed On account Of yesterdays
smart advance in the rates for money. to-
cether with the evidences OF liquidation
on the part OF manipulative pools recent
ly active it, the market.
Loudon furnished generally lower
range Of prices for american stocks, and
foreign houses continued 10 sell here in
small volume
There was an utter absence Of actual
developments OF novelty bearing upon
the general market or particular stocks
in this mornings news
Active features Of the opening were St.
Paul, Union Pacific. and Louisville and
Nashville. Wisconsin Central. common
and preferred. were both notably strong,
but otherwise the railway specialties were
neglected.
Amalgamated Copper was weak fea-
ture Of the early dealings. with nothing
new to account for its course.
Compare lively little vas done in sugar
refining, the United States Steel stocks,
or the other industrials.
The local traction shares were also ne
elected, but were firm, notably for Nan
haitian Railway.
After the initial dealings, a somewhat
firmer tone developed, Amalgamated Cop
per rallying with particular rapidity. and
a frmer tone appearing in other quarters
Of the market
The market continued firm during the
morning Louisville and Nashville con
tinued the leader OF the railway list and
st. Paul also scored a material recov-
ery
Metropolitan Street Railway advanced
sharply on the announcement OF the dis
solution Of the temporary Injunction
against the lease OF its lines to the In
terurban Street Railway Company but
subsequently the stock reacted again.
Manhattan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit
were fairly steady.
General Electric was strong on the an
nOuncement that meeting OF the stock
holders had been called for May ; to
New York stock. in connection with
which il is believed valuable rights viii
be given 10 the stockholders
Covering of short contracts was the
main factor in the strength of Amalga-
mated Copper.
Money continued active throughout the
morning, ranging between AZ and 6 per
cent.
Sales Of stocks to p. m, 5ls.2OO shares;
bonds. S250S .0C0.
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Navy Orders.

Lieut.. Commander c. Laird. report 70
commandant Navy Yard Washington, D.
C., for such duty az he may assign.
Lieut.. R. f. Lopez. to Pensacola Naval
Training Station. San Francisco, Cal,
May 5, 1902
Acting Warrant Machinist H. H Walk
er. detached navy yard, New York, etc.
TO naval torpedo station, Newport, r. l.
Acting Warrant Machinist NJ. A. Rossi-
ter, detached naval torpedo station, New
port K. l.: 10 navy yard. New York.
Lieut.. Commander F. NJ. Bennett, com
missiOned from December 2S. 1901.
Paymaster's Clerk r. Hunt, appointed
April z, 1902, duty on Celtic
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
SOUTH AFRICAN STEAMERS.
New Service to Be Inaugu1ated From
Liverpool

LONDON. April S--The Liverpool Jour
nal Of Commerce" states on what it as
serts to be unimpeachable authority that
a new steamship service is TO be estab-
liShed between Liverpool and South Afri-
can ports. with sailings also from Glas-
gov.
There viii be no reduction in freight
rates, however, as an amicable agreement
has beer established with the Clan line
management.
Tn Clan line is now controlled by !. r.
Ellorman, formerly chairman OF the lay
land line