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Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY

Democrats had their day on Saturday
as they elected their entire ticket at the
city election in Wilmington with the
exception of three councilmen, an asses.
sor and collector of the Northern district.
The Republican councilmen elected
were Homer c. Simmons, Fifth ward;
William G. Taylor, Seventh ward, and
Benjamin L. Spence, Ninth ward.
George II. Mccall was the Republican
who was elected tax collector in the
Northern district. The successful candi-
dates were:
Mayor, Charles d. Bird, Democrat.
President of Council, Francis j. Nc
Nulty, Democrat.
City Solicitor, Robert G. Harman, DEM
mocrat.
City Treasurer, Frederick C. Mammele,
Democrat.
Assessor and Collector, Southern dis
trict, Eugene NJ. Sayers, Democrat.
Assessor and Collector, Northern dis.
trict. George H. Mccall, Republican.
Members of Council:
First ward, George A. Willis, Demo-
crat.
Second ward, Michael F. Cannon, DEM
mocrat.
Third ward, Daniel W. Lynch, Demo-
crat.
Fourth ward, James Kane, Democrat.
Fifth ward, Homer c. Simmons Repub-
lican.
Sixth ward, James C. O'Neal, Demo-
crat.
Seventh ward, William G. Taylor, Re-
publican.
Eighth ward, Frederick C. Reilly,
Democrat.
Ninth ward, Benjamin L. Spence, Re-
publican.
Tenth ward, Joseph E. McCafferty,
Democrat.
Eleventh ward, John J. McGovern,
Democrat.
Twelfth ward, Charles NJ. Zebley,
Democrat.
The new officers. will 60 into office on
July LIST. During his term of office as
mayor Mr.. Bird will have the appoint
ment of member of the Water Commits
sion to succeed Alfred Belts and street
and sewer commissioner to succeed james
d. Carter. He will also appoint new
Board of Health in May next.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MARYLAND

This superb summer resort, in tht
heights of the Alleghenies, 2800 #. above
sea level, is an attractive place for per
sons desiring to happily combine recrea.
tion, rest and intellectual uplift. 1t was
last year visited by $4,000 persons, repre-
senting 20 States Of the Union.
The Chautauqua program, under the
direction of DIR. w. L. Davidson, is one
of the best which genius can devise or
money procure.
Beginning May lst, tickets to this resort
will be placed on sale and continued
through the season, good for return until
October Slst. Special rate tickets for the
Camp Meeting in July and the Chautau-
qua in August, will be sold.
For particular information about fares
and time of trains, apply to ticket agents
of the B. & o. r. r.
Information about attractions at Noun
tain Lake Park furnished in reply to in
quiries addressed to Mr.. L. A. Rudisill,
Mountain Lake Park, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER ROW

A remarkable deadlock developed in
the contest for a member of the board oi
school commissioners for Walkers school
in Blackbird hundred. There was two
candidates for the commissionership-
State Senator John A. Latta and William
L. David. 1t is the custom in the thickly-
settled country districts to appoint an
hour as will come under the provisions
of the law, for holding this public elec-
ton, and when all the voters have
gathered who wish to vote the polls are
opened and the votes are taken in their
presence and then counted.
Upon the first counting it developed
that Messrs. Latta and David had each
received an equal number of votes and
there was no election. Eight times were
the polls opened and the ballots Of the
received, and the last time Sena-
tor Latta was declared elected. Mr..
David, however, charged irregularity and
has given notice that he will contest the
case in court.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
A GENTLEMAN

knew him for a gentleman
BY signs that never fail;
His coat was rough and rather worn,
His cheeks were thin and pale.
A lad who had his way to make,
With little time for play;
| knew him for gentleman
By certain signs to-day.
He met his mother on the street;
Off came his little hat.
My door was shut; he waited there
Until / heard him rap.
He took the bundle from my hand,
And when l dropped my pen,
He sprang to pick it up for me
This gentleman OF ten.
He does not push and crowd along;
His voice is gently pitched;
He does not fling his books about
As il he were bewitched.
He stands aside to let you pass;
He always shuts the door;
He runs on errands willingly
To forge and mill and store.
He thinks of you before himself,
He serves you if he can;
For. in whatever company.
The manners make the man.
At ten or forty, 'tis the same
The manner tells the tale,
And discern the gentleman
BY signs that never fail.
Our Little Men
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
MARYLAND NOTES

The annual examination of public
school teachers of Cecil County was held
this week in Elkton.
Edwin Haines, Of Rising Sun, won the
silver medal in the tennis tournament at
the Jacob Tome Institute.
George Lewis, colored deck hand on
the steamer Kitty Knight, was knocked
overheard at Fredericktown Sunday and
drowned.
Capt. Alexander McNamee, of North
East, will command the new steamer
Lord Baltimore of the Ericsson Line,
launched last week at Wilmington.
Rev. Giles B. Cooke, rector of st.
Mary's P. E. Church, at North East, has
been reappointed by Bishop Adams dean
of the Northern Convocation of the Dio-
cese of Easton.
Samuel Dixon, colored, was arrested
Monday and lodged in Elkton Jail,
charged with having shot William shure,
white man, during fight at Rutter's
Fishing Shore, near North East.
Elaborate preparations are being made
by the citizens of North East for the
dedication of the new NJ. E. Church in
that town tomorrow. Bishop C. G. Nc
Cabe will preach the dedicatory sermon.
Fire one night last week destroyed the
tenant house on the farm of J. C.
Price, near Earleville, occupied by Frank
Gonce. The flames made quick work,
and the household goods were consumed,
the inmates barely escaping with their
lives.
Mrs. Agnes Emmons has recovered
$4,000 damages against Chesapeake City
for personal injuries. In 1901 she was
severely hurt by defective boardwalk,
and the jury held the town liable. The
case was removed to Chestertown for
trial, and the result was reached Satur-
day. Messrs. ]. S. Writ and Albert Con-
stable, Jr., represented Mrs. Emmons,
and A. L. Crothers and Mr.. Hynson, of
Chestertown, the defendant.
Ten hundred and forty-five acres of
improved farm land was sold at Elkton
Monday belonging to the estate of the
late Elizabeth B. Groome. A farm con-
tanning 346 acres, near Earleville, was
sold to DR.. ]. J. Black, of New Castle,
for Sl1, $50; a farm of 479 acres, near
Cecllton, was purchased by Mrs. Eliza
beth 6. Constable, of Elkton, for $1O,-
205, while third farm, near Elkton,
containing 220 acres, was sold to James
R. Kirk, of Chesapeake City, for 5000
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
DELAWARE NOTES

Charles G. Fisher, of Milford, ha.
been appointed civil. engineer to the
State Highway Commission.
John w. Lawson is mentioned for ap
pointment as Water Commissioner oi
Wilmington by Mayor-eleet Bird.
Plans are under way for the merging oi
the Wilmington Board of Trade and the
Industrial Improvement Company.
The shad season at New Castle has
about ended, and the fishermen complain
that the seasons run OF shad was poor
at all times.
A committee OF teachers has addressed
a petition to the Board of Education of
Wilmington, asking for an increase of
pay, saying the cost of living has ad-
vanced.
William Englehart, a brakeman on
the Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washing
ton Railroad, had both legs broken by
being caught between cars in Whining
ton Monday.
Charles Hood, colored, of Wilmington,
attempted to assault Henry Wilson be-
cause of an alleged insult to a woman
companion, but Wilson shot Hood twice
in the leg. Hood is in hospital and
Wilson is under arrest.
The students of Wilmington Military
Academy Sunday attended Rodney
Street Presbyterian Church, where Rev.
William F. Lewis preached the bacca.
laureate. Commencement as held on
Wednesday, General James H. Wilson
delivering the address.
The two hundred and fourth anniver-
sary of the founding of Old Swedes'
Church, Wilmington, was observed Sui.
day with a special service, led by Rev
Spencer s. Roche, D. D., rector of St.
Marks Church, Brooklyn, and chancel-
lor of the Diocese of Long Island.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL

The first public school in America te
be supported by direct taxation upon
the inhabitants of a town" was estab
lished at Dorchester, Mass, in May, 1889
In 1859 David Thompson had settled
upon Thompson's island off the coast ol
the colony town and in 1859 he gave the
island to the town on the payment of IL
pence yearly rental. Having transferred
the island to the town, the town council
met May 20, 1859, and adopted the fol-
lowing order:
''It is ordered the 10th day of May,
1889, that there shall be rent of EGO a
year imposed forever on Thompson's
island, to be paid by every person that
hath property in said island, according
to the proportion that any such person
shall from time to time enjoy and possess
there, and this toward the maintenance
of school in Dorchester. This rent of
EGO year to be paid to such schoolmas-
ter as shall undertake to teach English,
Latin and other tongues, also writing.
The said schoolmaster to be chosen from
time to time by the freemen, and it is
left to the discretion of the elders and
the seven men for the time being whether
maids shall be taught with the boys or
not For the levying of this ego yearly
from the particular persons who ought to
pay it according to this order, it is further
ordered that some man shall be appointed
by the seven men for the time being to
receive this, and on refusal to levy it by
distress, and not finding distress, each
person as SO refuseth payment shall for
felt the land he hath in propriety in said
island.
Here the first teacher was the Rev.
Thomas Waterhouse.
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DEER PARK HOTEL, DEER PARK, MD.

Swept by mountain breezes, $500 fee
above sea level. Absolutely free from
malaria, hay fever and mosquitoes.
Reached without change of cars from all
principal cities via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. Every modern convenience.
Rooms en- suit with private baths. Elec.
trio Lights, Long Distance Telephone,
Elevator, Turkish Baths, Swimming
Pools, Golf Links, Tennis Courts, Bow
ling Alleys, Magnificent Drives, Com
plete Livery Service. Annapolis Naval
Academy Band. Hotel remodeled with
additional conveniences and renovated
throughout. All cottages have been
taken for the season. Open from June
10th to September Goth.
For rates and information address w.
E. Burwell, Manager, Deer Park, Gar
rett County, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
REDUCED RATES TO LAKEWOOD, N. Z.

For the benefit of those desiring to at.
tend the meeting of the Association Of
General Secretaries fthe Y. M. G. A.. of
North America, at Lakewood, n. "
June 10th to 22d, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell round-trip tickets
to Lakewood and return from all stations
on its lines, June 10th and 18th, good TO
return until June 23d, inclusive, al rate
of single fare round trip.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
One Way colonist Rates to the West

Tickets on sale daily until June 18th
1908, inclusive at all ticket offices of The
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to points in
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho,
Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming, and British Col
umbia, at Greatly Reduced Rates.
For full information call at ticket
offices Baltimore & Ohio Railroad or
write H. A. Miller, T.P.A. Market street
station, Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
Robbed at Seaford

John biaun, of Newark, N. j., was
held up and robbed at Seaford Sunday
morning by a gang of roughs. Blaun
displayed large roll of money. He
went into grocery store and purchased
$l.I5 worth of cigars, distributing them
among the customers. About 1 o'clock
Sunday morning he hired team to 60
to Hurlock, Nd, but after driving four
miles he changed his mind and returned
to Seaford. While on his way to the
railroad station he was beaten unmerci-
fully and robbed of $500.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
Set Fire to Himself

A commotion was caused at the police
station in Wilmington Saturday night by
a negro named John Dixon, who claims
to be prize ligher. Ilewas arrested for
disorderly conduct, and, after being put
in cell, set fire TO his own clothing.
"Jes' for fun," as lie expressed it. Later
he tossed bucketful OF water over fell
low-prisoner. The blaze on Dixom's
clothing was put out before he had been
burned much, and then it required five
men to-hold him. Monday morning the
negro was examined and sent to Farm
hurst.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
Horse had Rabies

a valuable horse belonging to Clark
& Son caused much excitement on North
street, Dover, Monday by going mad.
The animal leaped into the air and raved
like demon, shr;eking and biting itself
to pieces until death relieved its suffer-
ings. Veterinarians called in pronounced
it clear case of rabies, but the horses
head was severed by them and sent to
the Delaware College labratory for ex-
animation.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
snrine Fertilizers

Stored in our Warehouses by bag or
ton, for Oats, Potatoes, Tomatoes, As
paragus, Corn, Berries, Peach Trees and
General Trucking. Send your teams and
orders along. Prompt attention.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, June Sth, 1908

WASHINGTON, June 8th, 1908.
THE President has returned to Wash
ington, physically none the worse for
trip that would have completely ex-
hausted less vigorous constitution
he says himself that he has benefited
by it; he returns to Washington with a
keener appreciation of the needs of the
great nation for whose welfare he is SO
largely responsible, and a greater love,
if that were possible, for the country
which has greeted him on every side
with unbounded enthusiasm. In word,
Mr.. Roosevelt returns to Washington in
closer touch with the great American
people. That he feels this is evident
from remarks he has made to several
friends.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13

The TRANscRlrr $l.Oo per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13

The TRayscRIrr sl.oo per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13

THE TRANscRIPr SLIGO per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13

THE TRANSCRIPT $1.OO per year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-06-13

The annual examination of public
school teachers of Cecil County was held
this week in Elkton,
New-York tribune., 1903-01-05
CAT GUARDS DEAD MIsER.
Supposedly Wealthy Merchants Widow
Starves in Howell

Coroner weisendanger. Of Tenksrs. began an In
vestigation yesterday Of the death Of Mrs Patrick
NcDerulott nInety-hve years old. widow Of a New
York merchant. who found dead yesterday
from exposure ana starvation In dilapidated cot
taee at North Pelham, I'm Westchester County
For two weeks the aged woman had been 50 weak
from, illness and lack of food that she was unable
TO leave her home. and as a result she slowly
starved to death IN her lonely howell Her body
was almost skeleton
Neighbors say that Mrs. McDermott was insane
over money and would never spend a cent for
food. Michael McHugh, a neighbor and an old
friend OF her husband, gave to her supply OF
food for a Christmas present. but she hid most OF
II 1t said that she had considerable money hid
den in the rafters of her old d/tumole down home.
and to-day a search will be made for seereted
wealth.
when the coroner arrived at the house ne found
Mrs. McDermott on pallet OF rags. while near by
a cat that had been her pet sat moaning, as sns
guarded her dead mistress The cat refused 20
move and was taken away BY force biting and
scratching at its captors-
Twenty-Five years ago. when the McDernotts
moved 10 Pelham Mr.. McDermott had considerable
money and purchased several houses and lots
there Several years ago the property was sold
by the Westchester Sheriff 20 satisfy a judgment
obtained against Mrs. McDerrnotts son Francis
for debt Mrs McDerrnott. IL is said. did not
know until recently that her home had been sold
over her head. ard then she began to pine away
New-York tribune., 1903-01-05
NEw-YoRK BEAUTIFUL BUT CRUEL.
Clergymen Rap This City Hard at Installa
ton of DR. Hall

The Rev. DR. Frank Oliver Hall, Of Cambridge.
was last night installed pastor of the Church
of the Divine Paternity. Central Park West and
Seventy-sixth-st. The service was conducted by
the Rev Charles F. Patterson and the installa-
ton prayer was read by the Rev. H r. Rose, OF
Newark Those who delivered addresses were the
Rev. Drs ]. NJ. Pullman, of Lynn; w s Grove, j.
c. Adams of Hartford. and NJ. S. Wright and H
B. Herbert, trustee and clerk of the Universalist
Society
DR.. Grove said in part:
Our religion is just good citizenship with strong,
clean life That is all there is in it 1t is all there
is in any religion We haven't any magic lantern
religion. Mans salvation for this life Is occupauoh-
If he's saved here he's saved for the hereafter
Abraham Lincoln once told a story Of going
down TO the banks OF the Ohio River to see a
steamboat go by. When the pilot saw him ne Die"
the whistle The whistle bigger than the
hoat SO when it shrieked the boat stopped because
there was no more steam. That boat reminds me
of some preachers. Whenever they blow their
whistles they stop. there being no more steam to
Or. Adams, in his address of welcome to DR.. Hail.
raP2e1 2swYork @ IS rich in ali sorts of experts he
said has its expsrts Of S;f pfc Il bs s1gnSe
from roof to sub-cellar- As community New New
YORK Know as much about religion as the people of
Iceland They 90 on in their cheating; greedy ana
mans TnierT MSy Of pnIots in NewYork city the
oS,t fame and smoke there is always sulphur
with ii. 81. ,,-;. nj, -, x,o,
coroe IN from the hels OF Wall Street ana out or
the fashion Of life and when you come tbe IIo Five i've
IIunSred' or the Six Hundred, or Whatever you
osn It. to meet you with open arms ana conldort @
S-oI5 He will tell YOU that the trusts DO not own
Inc earth and that rich men do not own you, \ @ pe
,ney he scared to death at some of the things ne
ney saw but YOU have got to be brave and listen
IA him This is the kind of service he Is gong 70
render ne is true as steel and as good as golo.
DR. Wright, In q brief address salo; 49,.
1I welcome you, DR.. Hall, into a cultured' put
nIt1 welcome into q rlch cut
Wicked city welcome you into a beautiful ou5
cruel city. Pray God you viii 90 rnuch 'o"diu
New-York tribune., 1903-01-05
SACRED VESSELS IN DANGER.
DR.. Babbitt Tells Congregation Judgment
Thew Secure Must Be Paid.

Tho services Yesterday at the Church of the
Epiphany McDonough-st. and Tompklhs-aVe''
Brooklyn had great interest to its members as II
was the first Sunday the church breathed lreels
after thirteen years of oppression by mortgage
debt of s32Soo. Large congregations were present
morning and evening. The Rev Dr. Hughes anu
the Rev. Arthur H. Eoatty, curate, assisteo tiie
Rev Dr. Dean Richmond Babbitt the rector, VINO
preached the sermon In the morning Dr.. BabDltt S
sermon was on Counting the Cost and was ap-
propriate to the new year and the ne" prosperity
of the parish He said in part:
we're PGor Of s 5 the a6d gfeay b5 gtz ga
and the general P43G ns from to make i
S sneDd G pfoperS Of house and
Joining parish house free of ineumbrance except
for & 3 Bg ssahst the beraty hhs of Brooklyn
be5os beTs hss eePd r
of Wheh s1o0 was to cover his pledge to the mort,
S s. &C., aBa o6e sa9f 9f t. ens asp Raz S
secured cnatsei ed c6pre and on
tents Of the parish house 5 This o pSy I TePqGhae
oaeig M eergyan To but to every right minded church
man. amounts $76S. and was gwen wheh 70 save
the Church order to prevent the sale on n
tions of our sacred things by small credtors m
we had to put off while trying to pay interest on
our big mortgage. - Within a few
aaYs and and must be met or the holder can enter
seize our things ard sell them to fhe o
GOD believe viii be met as well ss do6 as Of the oatin dfn
geb nciading these for odds and ENDS
much OF which inherited with tne Raial R onn n of
Years ago That paid and think we nave one OF
'ii And inst here my dear friends, and those VINO
have helped us wish to record in your memGres me I
riedea which I believe reflects the settled Juog-
nent Of the people of this parish and its ,E
enI1 circumstances of parish distress to a mort
gage being put this church property
The burning of the mortgage will not take place
tonight, as Bishop Burgess will not be able 10 De
present and the ceremony will await MS appoint
+ T. is boned 70 burn the cfatte mortgage of
s7ss at the same time. 1t is probable that the
Spnrch S of the Epinhany will soon be consecrated
New-York tribune., 1903-01-05
c. F. U. INVITES JEROME.
Willing to Address Delegates-Keyess Or
ganization Expelled.

District Attorney jerome is to be invited cy lie
Central Federated Union to attend one OF us meet
ings and give his views on the subject OF laooi
delegates The decision to invite him was mace
at the meeting yesterday, after an announcement
had been made by John ]. Palas, delegate OF the
Pattern Makers Union, that he had seen MI
Jerome and that Mr.. Jerome was not only willing
hut little anxious to come. When told of the ex-
nerienoe of Commissioner Woodbury. Of the street
Cleaning Department, vino addressed the Central
1-ederated Union some months ago and was SO
fusilladed with questions atterWard tnat ne lIdu
10 break away Mr. Jerome never turned a halr, ac-
cordiug to PaaS, and said he WASH. I afralo:
Delegate Pallas made his report after the Central
Federated Union had spent an hour listening 70
the report of the committee appointed 10 lnVest-
gate the standing Of James keyes. secretary or the
ciation and of his organization. The investigation
was set on foot account OF a statement from
Keyes that he had been told by a labor delegate
that this delegate and four other labor men had
received an offer of $500 to oppose the granting of
the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise
The report stated that keyes hard man to
find and that little data could be found regarding
his organization. A number of statements were
made in regard to Keyes himself.
Delegate Simon read document which he said was
a copy of affidavit by Keyes and lodged in the
the alleged offer of $500. II gave the names Of
five men one Of whom, It stated, made the remark
10 Keves about this alleged offer The delegate
referred TO was in the hall and said he would not
II was also decided that the law and legislation
committee should look after Keyos. Keyes was
his organization from the Central Federated Union.
The organization has sent a letter resigning from
When the District Attorneys visit was brought
I'D a delegate said:
1--WE want him either TO prove his statement that
labor leaders are corrupt or withdraw it.''