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Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
DELAWARE NOTES

The Sussex Pomona Grange met al
Georgetown Tuesday.
Harry saring, of Wilmington, seriously
injured his back by failing from tree.
Joseph Brown, in Wilmington City
Court Monday, was fined $50 and costs
for selling liquor illegally.
The Fourth street extension of the
Peoples Railway, in Wilmington. was
operated for the. first time Monday.
Car Inspectors and Repairmen's
Union, OF Wilmington, on Saturday
evening next, win visit the Union in
Baltimore.
George Rambo, of Wilmington, is suf-
fering with bullet wound in the left
thigh, the result Of the careless handling
of revolver.
Charged with soliciting money fraud
ulently for st. Joseph's Catholic School,,
at Wilmington, Maggie Roney was ar
rested Monday.
L. Coleman duPont's gasoline Yacht
'Teck," has been overhauled at Will
mington, and will soon, start on cruise
to the Bermudas.
A sale of the "old and the new,n un.
der the auspices of the ladies of the First
Presbyterian Church, of New Castle,
netted nearly $500.
Although plans for Georgotewn's water
works have been drawn, they have not
been approved and the town is still with.
out fire protection.
Several foremen of the Diamond State
Steel Company, of Wilmington, are on
an inspection trip of various steel plants
in the country to learn new processes of |
steel manufacture.
The New Castle Manufacturing Com
pany started its dredging machines out |
On the Delaware River, south of New
Castle, Tuesday, to secure clay for the
Philadelphia filter beds at Torresdale.
Firemen of Wilmington are opposed to |
'he bill pending in the Legislature to fix
he date for the election of the Fire De. |
'artment officers in January, instead of
|une, as the measure would extend the |
ime OF Chief Connaway and his assist
Lnts
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THREE-DAY TOUR TO WASHINGTON

The next Pennsylvania Railroad Per-
sonally-Conducted Tour to Washington
leaves Thursday, March 10Th. Rate,
covering railroad transportation for the
round trip, hotel accommodations and
transfer ofpassenger and baggage, station
to hotel in Washington, S14.5O from
New York, $500 from Trenton, and S11.-
30 from Philadelphia. These rates cover
accommodations for two days at the Ar
lington, Normandie, Riggs, Ebbitt, Shore
ham, Cochran, Gordon, Barton, or
Hamilton Hotels. For accommodations
at Regent, Metropolitan, National, or
Colonial Hotels, $2.5Oless. Special side
trip to Mount Vernon.
All H tickets good fer ten DAYS, with
special hotel rates after expiration of
hotel coupons.
For itineraries and full information an.
ply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent, 265
Fifth Avenue, New York; Court Street,
Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad Street, Newark, N.
j.; or address George w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
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HAS WEALTH COME TO sTAYl
BY HAMILTON. W. MABIE


Society is fast becoming richer than
was foresladowed in the most audacious
dreams of the past. Measured by the
standars of to-day, Cresus was person
of very moderate fortune; and the rev.
enues of kings are of small account when
compared with the incomes of the lead
ing capitalists of the twentieth century.
There are those who think that the re-
cent production of wealth is abnormal,
and who are predicting a return to the
old scale OF values in the near future.
There are, however, no signs of any re.
duction of energy, any decline of force,
any exhaustion either of the genius
which creates wealth, or of the material
out of which wealth is developed. There
are, on the contrary, many things which
indicate that society is in the early stages
of wealth-producing period the like of
which has not only not occurred before,
but has never been anticipated by the
most sanguine men of affairs. Great
changes will undoubtedly be made in
the methods of distribution of wealth,
but there will be no diminution in its
production. Historic processes are now
bearing the slow fruitage ofAime in the
opening up of the entire globe, the draw
ing together of races in free competition
in the field of the world, the discovery
OF the magical power of cooperation and
and their application to
commerce and trade on great scale,
and, above all, the application of science
to business in all departments, from the
uses of chemistry in manufacturing to
the uses Of electricity in swift commune
cation and conveyance of goods.-The
Century.
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A GOOD ANSWER

A farmer answers the question, why
be farmerP'' Why be farmer? Be-
cause it is one of the grandest and most
honorable callings of lifei because it is a
calling that does not require the little
tricks OF trade to be successful; because
the farmer istlle one person in the world
that is independent of the rest Of the
world The farmer lives independent OF
others, but it would be impossible for
Others to live without the farmer, though
they look down ON the farmer as one
beneath them. There las been larger
percentage of farmers that have risen to
distinction than men Of any other calling.
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MARYLAND NOTES

Mrs. Sarah Brown, Of Giasgrow, fell
down fight Of stairs and received ser-
ious injuries.
| Hydropllobia has killed number of
sheep belonging to farmers in Queen
Anne's County.
/ Wesley Chapel, in Kent County, has
asked for the return of Rev. ]. L. Elder
dice for another year.
The annual session of the Wilmington
M. +. Conference will begin next week
at Easton, with Earl Cranston presiding.
John D. Uric, States Attorney for
Kent County, will be a candidate for
Comptroller of the State on the Republi.
can ticket.
The congregation of Bond M. T..
Church, in Kent County, has presented
the pastor, Rev. A. II. Covey, with
g5ld watch.
Rev. j. NJ. Sheridan, pastor of Beth
any, M. P. Church, Pocomoke City, will
ask the conference to assign him to an
other field this year.
The Eikton NJ E. Church will this
year contribute the largest amount to
missions in its history, the sum of s4O7. "a
having been raised.
The congregation OF the Rowlands-
VILE M. T. Church has asked for the re-
turn OF Rev. ]. Earle Maloy as paster for
the tenth consecutive year.
A Joint debate has been arranged be-
tween students of the Jacob Tome In
stltute and the New York Institute Col
ieglate to take place ON April 24th.
The court will hereafter reserve the
right to appoint counsel in criminal cases
to be tried in Cecil County where the ac-
cused lacks means to employ legal assist
ance.
The Carroll County Circuit Court has
rendered an important decision, holding
that the County Commissioners are not
liable for damages for injuries or losses
sustained ON the public highways.
An order has been issued from the ad-
lutant-general's department announcing
that there will be camp of the entire
National Guard of Maryland from July
9Th to 18th OF this year. The site has
not yet been fixed.
Several prominent business men, menu
bers of Wicomico Lodge of Masons have
secured an option on a lot or ground
fronting the Salisbury Court House, for
the purpose of erecting handsome Ma.
sonic Temple.
The stockholders of the Talbot County
Fair Association have unanimously de-
cided not to sell the fair grounds prop
erty, but to hold it intact, and conduct
another fair this year. The membership
'f the Board OF Directors was increased
rom nine to twelve.
Mrs. Rebecca Whitaker, SO years old,
If Elkton, was burned to death on Sat-
lrday. She tried to start a fire in the
tove by using gasoline, and her clothing
vas ignited. Miss Estelle Gamble, her
leice, found her in the yard dead.
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MANY WERE BENEFITED

The statement OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Voluntary Relief Department
for January, just issued, shows payments
during the month for benefits amounting
to S119.9l2. Of this sum S42, ,S02 was for
death, s26, ,225 for accident and o,Ss5
for sick benefits.
From the time of the organization OF
the department, February 10th, 1886, to
the end Of January, the sum Of $40, 359,.
239 was paid in benefits. Over 20, 600 EN-
ployes on the lines east of Pittsburg and
Erie are now members of the Voluntary
Relief Department.
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M.RsIAeE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
BY MISS LILLE HAMILTON FRENCH


Marriage, indeed, does make differ
ence TO women, and We who are the old
maids might just as well learn. My own
first awakening came when I saw my
married sisters calling to their stalwart
young husbands to help them over some
puddles in the road. And what fuss
they made! When they had been helped
over, they went on and left me, tie
youngest, behind. l called for assistance
too, it seemed so agreeable to command
it. One of my sisters, her hand still in
that of her husbands, looked back and
said: "It's easy. Step on stone and
jump" Then cuddling closer to her
husband, she walked on, not turning
again.
I can remember, too, the wife of some
college professor who had been asked
to meet me when I was perhaps twenty
eight. "Why, / thought you were mar
ried, she said to me as we shook hands.
eff had known you were single, / never
would have worn long dress" 1t was
her only dress, I learned afterward-
that was why she said ''a' and not tiny"
"a black silk dress, by the way, which
she had worn for years, and which she
made Glow neck" for dinner parties by
the few top buttons. Tht Sc
early experiences, and my having mar
ried sisters, taught me much. Probably
every other old maid has learned, too,
that timidity and helplessness, for in
stance, SO engaging in wives, are consid-
cred ridiculous in spinsters. Is not a |
'imid old maid laughed at the world |
over, and is not timid wife cherished? |
The Century.
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USEFUL INFORMATION

Some books are made to amuse, others
because they are usseul and needed. In
this class is book which the publishers
have just favored us with copy of, and
it is with much pleasure that we review
it, The title is, "Conklin's- Peerless
Manual Of Useful Information and World 9
Atlas. 1t contains 513 pages, 93 of
which are occupied by the cearest up-to-
date maps, printed in colors, that We
have ever seen. This is the most useful
book that it has been our good fortune
to possess, and we recommend all OF our
readers to send for copy.
For the Educated as Book of Refer
ence, for the Unlearned as Storehouse
OF knowledge, for Workers in all Call
ings of Life as Helpful Companion.
The book is equally useful in the home,
the study, the Office and the workshop.
The information which you would seek
in whole library is here in one volume.
Boiled Down, Condensed, Concentrated,
and made available for quick reference.
Not one blank page. Not one useless
sentence. Not one square inch of waste
paper.
The Peerless Manual is printed from
clear type on an extra quality of Bible
pafer, made especially for the purpose,
making it possible to present i'll one
handy volume more printed surface than
is usually contained in books ten times as
bulky. 1t contains a million facts of |
great value to everyone and fund of |
general information that cannot be OBJ |
tained i'll any other form for many times
The small price asked for it. 1t is hand
'omely bound in cloth covers, with red |
edges. The publishers, George w. Og-
lvie & Co., 1S1 Monroe St., Chicago, ILL.,,
will send it to any OF our readers on re-
,eipt of % cents. They are so confident |
If complete satisfaction that they offer to
refund the 25 cents to anyone who is dis
'atisfed on receipt of the book and re-
urns it to them in good order.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
VIII Improva Ra.a Rail ra-.

stirIith Brothers, the managers Of The
Wilmington a. A. base ball team, will
make improvements to South Side Park
before the opening Of the coming season.
A section of the fence whicl, at present
surrounds the grounds viii be torn down
and new one erected. 1t is probable
that the seating capacity Of the grand
stand win be increased The diamond
will also be nut il s His lass condition.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
Diocese Granted

In County Court on Saturday num-
Der of divorce cases were passed upon
and several applications were granted.
The application of Jane E. Miller for
separation from Henry G. Miller was al
lowed. Hannah E. Cloud was granted a
separation from her husband, Lewis s.
Cloud. Sarah ]. G. Bromley VS.. Robert
Bromley, w. II. Hyatt vs. Josephine R.
Hyatt and Mrs. Sarah c. Beloe VS.. Wal
ter E. G. Beloe, were all granite divorces.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
Tried to Hang Himself

Frank Pennock, young farmer Of
lower Oxford township, Nd, tried suicide
by hanging on Friday morning. A farm
hand returning from the creamery found
Pennock, who had remarked previously
that there was going to be trouble, hang
ing from a beam in his barn. He was
promptly cut down, and it is thought,
that no serious consequences will follow
his attempt at self-destruction.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
srIRs EucHRE PLAYERS

The Rev. John McEImoyle, pastor OF
the EIkton Presbyterian Church has
caused no little talk by an attack upon
progressive euchre in talk to his con-
gregation. Mr.. McElmoyle stated that
there are some Christians who are not so
Jealous in reading the Bible to learn the
way of righteousness as in spending
their time studying books to learn
the intricacies and fine art Of gambling.
His remarks. in view of the fact that pro-
gressive euchre parties have been num-
erous in Elkton this winter, have created
quite stir both in and outside his own
church.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
Marvil for Mayor

A number of prominent Democrats are
trying to persuade former Judge David
T. Marvil TO become candidate on the
Democratic ticket for mayor of Wilr.ing.
ton. While he has not as yet announced
that he will be candidate. his many
friends are of the opinion that he will
be ON the ticket. He is popular man
and is probably the strongest candidate
the Democrats could get.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
Cut Brother with Axa

Friday afternoon Earl, the 3-year-oId
son of 7. Roeeby McMullen, of near Iron
Hill, was badly cut on the side of the
neck and chin by his brother with an
axe. who was chopping tree. The axe
glanced, striking the child with the above
result The parents were absent at the
time, and when they returned Dr.. Henry
was Summoned and dressed the wound.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
smallpox in smvrna

Considerable uneasiness is felt in Sn,y-
r.la, as case of smallpox was discovered
on Lincoln street last week. The victim
is colored, and came from Chester on Sat-
urday night to call on colored woman. !.
The Board OF Health established etrict
quarantine and a booth for the watchman
vas erected. Officers will watch the
house night and day.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
philip Burger Dead

Philip Burger, go years old, died sud-
denly at his residence in Delaware City
about 8 o'clock Sunday night. Mr.. Bur
ger had been engaged in the clothing bus
ness for several years and was we'll
known.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
Old unixaraalist chnrob Sold

The old Universalist Church of the Re-
conciliation, with the grounds attached,
lying between Elkton and Chesapeake
City. Nd. has been purchased by Desc
sia Walwortll, Of virvinia, for $780, The
church il brick structure which has
been closed for many years.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
Moving Day Coming

March 25th is moving day under the
law and numerous people are now pre-
pairing to change their residence The
date will fall on Wednesday and this
will give those who move an opp ,rtunity
to get their new homes properly fur
nished before Sunday, which ii always
desirable.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Middletown Council; No. 2, Jr %. q. "A. III
Meets every. Monday uight in McWhorter'f
Hall At s O'Clock.
Union Lodge, No. s, A. r. 4 A. M. Meets
hrst Tuesday OF each month in Town Hall.
Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 8, /. o. o. #.
Meets every Thursday night In McWhorter's
Hall at O'Clock.
Damon Lodge, No. IL, K. of P. Meets every
Wednesday night in McWhorter's Hall al
8o'clock.
Welcome Conclave Heptasophs. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night In K
of p. Hall.
Union Lodge, No. 8, A. o. U. w, meets every
ID and 4th Tuesday night In McWhorter's
Hall.
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BANKS

Peoples National Bank.-President, Geo.
". d. Hart; Cashier, Geo. d. Kelley: Teller
W. g: Lockwood. Bank Building on East
Main Street.
Citizens National BaHk.--Presideft,J Joserb
Biggs; Cashier, John 8. Crouch Z Teller; II
Davis. Bank Building on South Broad
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HiddIetown Directory.

MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
President, William r. Cochran; Secretary
George g. Rowe; Charles II. Howell, J. r
NOW horter.
Middletown transcript., 1903-03-14
THE u. S. SEPARATOR

Nav be a little higher price than some
other Separators, but those who 1T find
aftor q Short time in use that it is the
CHEAPEST, che T EST BECAUSE IT GETS ALL
THE CREAM. and the longer it is used,
the rs cheaper it will be; for the difference in
the t quantity Of cream saved will soon pay
for the. Separator. gYGet q .. s: SEP.
ARATOR and "DAVIS SWING
CHURN, and you will never regret it.
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
w.srr1,,e.nnn March OH L

WASHINGTON, March 9th, 1908.
THE Fifty-seyenth Congress has passed
into history with most creditable
record on the statute book. Perhaps the
most important OF recent enactments are
the antitrust provisions ofthe last session
which, it is believed will prevent the de-
struction decomposition by the great cor
porations and incidentally will facilitate
the bringing to justice those companies
which attempt to violate the law. Both
the President and Attorney General
Knox have expressed satisfaction with
the progress made in this direction and
the Republican leaders say that II it is
demonstrated that further amendment of
the statutes is found necessary such will
be provided by the next Congress. A
thoroughly adequate and comprehensive
law has been added to the
statutes. 1t contains no new and nadical
features but co-ordinates and harmonizes
hasa ta1 -, he -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-22

ba+tla in front OF the college chapel The sOpho-
r,ores behind banks Of snow, had been keeping the
freshmen from running IN on them and ousting
them from their position Of vantage. when. with
given signal every freshman suddenly gathered
11p all the snow he could grab and started with q
whoop for the sophomore fence
This action was entirely unexpected by the soph-
ignores as such an overturnins OF college tradition
had not happened for some years Immediately
waking up 10 the situation however they cheered
and rushed for the fence from the other side. In a
moment the freshmen were overpowered and driven
back only 10 renew the assault the coveted rail-
Tpper classmen joined in the fray. the seniors as
usual helping out the freshmen. til juniors the
sophonores. The campus by this ti--e was filed
with spectators. and IT only by the final and
complete rout OF the soPhomores that the disturb
ance was quelled
But that incident is not TO be understood as
typical Of the Yale celebration CT the national ho
day. II brought immediate punishment on the Of
Tending freshmen and has not been repeated since
Undergraduate sentiment, while for an inoffensive
celebration OF the day and the ordinary marrying
OF the sophomores. IS totally against such fresh
men antics as have been narrated
Faculty interference during the campus snow
lights is never attempted Every year an official
warning is given out 10 what VIII happen II the
freshmen go beyond sounds. but il Is very seldom
thar PENALTIES result The freshmen have no other
class AFFAIR that they prize more than the spring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-22

naores arrayed in flowing linen busters over their
sweaters their heads encased in these ancient
boxes and each man carrying cane, assemble
downtown and begin the annual and triumphant
march 10 the campus. Followed by a crowd OF
interested si-htseers the column parades through
the aises OF the principal DEPARTMENT stores 70 the
amusement OF tie shoppers and the delight OF the
shop girls and then marches to the Green, where
until late wears the freshmen have awaited them
Showers Of snoVballs rain against the hisl hats
on the march TO the campus, and this fusillade Is
usually with equal readiness on the part Of the
sophs few years ago memorable snowfall
battle between the classes took place on the
Green. and resulted in q sweeping order from the
faculty for the immediate suspension OF ali future
scrirnnnag-s outside of the campus proper On this
occasion the sophomores Lad marched. cheering
and singing half way across the Green without
sighting = freshman Three abreast the sophomore
column stretched fer city block. each man
swinging his cane pounding it in unison on the
tar walk OF the common, and calling on the fresh
men TO make tner. appearance.
without warming but with preconcerted action.
this baupened Just as the head Of the sophomore
column arrived at College-st freshmen 10 the num-
her % several hundred suddenly leaped from all
the exits OF the campus. each man armed with
dozen snovybalfs With a whoop the freshmen led
av several football men descended on the unpre-
nared sopbornores and in a second College-st.
a melee Of flying snowballs and struggling men.
Hats on, canes lost and linen busters torn. the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-22

The price one shilling II you don't buy it please
send il back 10 ne, for 7 shall have pay for it
out Of my own pin money II you don't
Miss Terry sent me back Two guineas, with d
sweet note. And my reputation was saved. But
Mr. Irving never much returned the music
If I much of q hbber I then 1
should tell you that last fall demanded the shill
ing Of Sir Henry. with accumulated interest. But,
matter of fact. I forgot TO speak to him about
It."
How have you liked your first venture into
Shakespeare Miss Lotus was asked You said
before you began playing Ophelia that the part
held terrors for you because its shadowy CharaC-
ter. Have you changed your opinion"
Not in the least" Miss Lotus answered. 4
have been much pleased by the receipt Of many let
tiers telling that my OpheIa gave the writers
quite unl5novI7 70 me- Whites saIG never Iiled her
iii sap 2,o IIa-5 E[ Tb az - is ea 49,
fits through the play. and between Ophelia's ap-
pearances The audience has lost interest in her.
don't overmuch like my part in If I We're King
either. though the play Is fine one. Katherine
is one Of those I-Am-It parts. She is always TAX
ing the middle Of the stage and telling everybody
about her pride Now. one of the least proud
persons in the world, and at rehearsals I used 10
have terrible time 70 keep from laughing at my
lines. The part OF Juliet. which I hope TO play
pleasure than any part I have yet taken. I also
look forward 70 an awful roasting from the Amer
reason OF other.
1T is rurored that you had something TO do
with the writing OF Mr. Gaines book. The Chris
tan You don't suppose that has anything 10 Go
Dear me- said Miss Lotus. I have sins of my
own Don't lay any Of that book my door. It
true Mr.. Game did come 10 while he
writing the book and asked for some notes Of
my own experience as concert hall singer and my
impressions d first appearance These I gave 10
him in perhaps a half dozen typewr1tten pages.
when I experiences and Impressions
'Caineized in the book al once-weu as said,
! have sins Of own
Miss Lotus declares that she will never go back
70 vaudeville again. 1t was fun TO give those
limitations for while she said and there was
heaps more money in them But they got my
nerves at last. For the last season or TWO when l
gave them II seemed sometimes as II could not
keen up as If I must scream out, rush away
from the whole business The first year or two
after I stopped giving them really had hard
time. for I never could save any money while l
was making il But I kept out OF vaudeville. and
shall keep out Of vaudeville in the future There
comes time when the satisfaction Of doing some