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Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
BALTIMORE ARD OHIO RAILROAD TO
THE WORLDS FAIR

Various forms of excursion tickets to St.
Louis via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
now on sale from Wilmington as fol.
lows:
SEASON TICKETS, good to return un-
til December 10, 1904, to be sold daily
at rate of $40 round trip.
SIXTY DAY Excursion Tickets, final
limit not later than December Is,
1904, to be sold daily at rate of $2S. .35
round trip.
FIFTEEN DAY Excursion Tickets to be
sold daily at rate of $23.25 round
trip.
TEN DAY SPECIAL COACH EXCUR.
SION Tickets on sale every Thursday
good going in day coaches only, on
special coach trains, or in coaches on
designated traits, limited for return
passage leaving st. Louis not later
X than ten days, including date of sale,
at rate of $l7.O0 round trip.
VARIABLE ROUTE EXCURSION
TICKETS, either season or sixty day,
will be sold going via one direct route,
full information concerning which
can be obtained from Ticket Agent.
STOP-OVERS not exceeding ten days at
each point will be allowed at WASH
ington, Deer Park, Mountain Lake
Park, Oakland, and Mitchell, Ind,
(for French Lick and West Baden
Springs,) within return limit, upon
notice to conductor aid deposit of
ticket with Depot Ticket Agent i'm
mediately upon arrival.
not exceeding ten days
will be allowed at st. Louis on all
one-way Colonists' Tickets to the Pa
cific Coast) and round-trip tickets
reading to points beyond St. Louis,
upon deposit of ticket with Validat.
ing Agent and payment of fee of
$l.00.
Three Solid Vestibuled trains are run
daily from New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington via Par
kersburg and Cincinnati to st. Louis |
Magnificent coaches, sleeping cars, obser-
vation cars and unexcelled dining
car service.
For illustrated folder, time table and full |
information, call at Ticket Office,
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad or write
II. A. MILLER, T. P. A.
Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
MURDERER!
SURRENDERED
Slayer Of James Lethrem Glad
TO be in Jail
STRUCK BLOW TN DEFENCE

After hiding all night at his fathers
house between Smyrna and CLAYTON.
fearing that he might be caught and
iynched for the murder of James Leth-
rem, at Clayton, Edward Brown, colored.
Sunday surrendered himself to Constable
Jones, OF Smyrna, with whom he pleaded
Tor protection, and asked that he be
taken at once to the county Jail.
After short preliminary hearing be-
fore Magistrate Cummins, of SMYRNA,
Brown was taken to Dover handcuffed
and lodged in the county Jail in care of
Sheriff Melvin.
Brown showed signs OF relief when
the iron door was closed on him, and
expressed gladness that he was safe from
what he evidently considered an enraged
and angry mob at Clayton, where the
murder occurred.
George Brown, the brother of the one
now in Jail, who was also arrested
and locked up charged with committing
the murder, was at once released, it being
proven that he was not the aggressor.
When Brown surrendered himself he
confessed to hitting Lethrem, but denies
that he had any idea of killing him. His
version of the affair is given in his own
statement to- both Constable Jones and
Sheriff Melvin, as follows:
"Lethrem, with four or five other men,
came to the stables at the Bingham
House, where I was helping my brother
with his work. The men became abusive
and Lethrem advanced toward me with a
knife or some other weapon. Thinking
be meant to do me harm, raised the
pitchfork which 1 had in my hand and
struck him over the head. I did not
think struck him hard enough to knock
him down or render him unconscious"
Brown inquired of Sheriff Melvin soon
after he was placed in cell, whether he
would have to be taken back to Smyrna
or the inquest. The Sheriff informed
aim that he would have to 60 if sent for
,r demanded by the jury. Brown asked
hat he not be taken as he feared he
would be lynched.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
STRAWBERRIES A FAILURE = PEACH
CROP MAY BE SHORT

In an article in tie Milford Nears and
Adrertiser, Charles Barker, says:
g doubt if the fruit growers in the
vicinity of Milford have ever experienced
8, complete failure in their straw berry
crop as the season iust closing is proving
to be. The quantity in most cases has
been much less than half normal yield.
and the prices realized but little more
(, than enough to cover cost OF crates and
picking. The acreage around Milford is
T! much less than it should be, in order to
secure best prices, as buyers wishing TO
purchase carload lots are compelled to go
to other points in order to get their
supply, leaving the Milford growers
only the nearby markets in which to
place their fruit.
81 have not been able to satisfy my
self fully as to the cause of this great
shortage, but am inclined to the opinion
that the cold and freezing weather just
previous to blooming time, may have
caused the injury. The foliage in most
cases is perfect, being free from rust or
blight, and the roots apparently clear of
aphis.
$ am inclined to the belief that pos
sibly other sections of our Peninsula has
been more favored, both in quantity and
price, judging from the long trains OF
loaded refrigerator cars that pass our
station EACH day. l believe the discour-
aging results OF this season will cause
many growers to abandon the business. !
and in consideration OF the limited acre
age grown In this section it may he wise.
"Blackberries show up much better
than supposed they would earlier In
the season. a. in most cases enough live
wood remained to insure a crop, which
We hope will in measure compensate
for the unsatisfactory strawberry returns.
"Peaches are getting uncomfortably
thin on the tress with several varieties
more especially the yellow sorts, except
ing the Elberta, which still show full
crop. But Crawfords-both early and
late-Reeves Favorite and Brandywine,
show less than half at tlfis time, at least
asafar as my observation extends, but
other sections may show better, but from
inquiries / have made l doubt if the
crop will exceed 60 per cent OF full one
at picking time, as many that are now on
the tress look as though they might shed
off before the ripening season arrives"
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
WRIT SERVED on coRxRAH

There bids fair to be more trouble
among the Methodist preachers over the
investigations being made into the stock
deals OF the Rev. w. F. Corkran, OF
South Bethlehem, formerly OF George
town, and the Rev. G. s. Baker, OF AS
bury NJ. f.. Church, Wilmington.
The committee met Wednesday morn
ing in Union Church, Wilmington, the
regular meeting place.
Mr.. Baker and DR.. Corkran we're both
present at the meeting. 1t was held be-
hind closed doors, guards being posted at
the foot OF the stairs to keep all but MEM
bers of the Preachers Association from
entering the building. When the meet
ing adjourned at 1.30 o'clock those who
were present said they were still bound
by their oath of secrecy and could not
talk. Presiding Elder Mowbray was not
present.
At the close of the meeting DR.. Cork
ran pronounced the benediction. As he
was leaving the church he was approached
by Deputy Sheriff Charles Bowers who
procured service on him in the suit |
brought by the Baltimore brokers.
When DIR. Corkran was seen he said
his mouth was closed and that he could |
not talk.
The meetings Of the special committee
,f the Wilmington District Preachers
to which the entire matter
was referred, have all been held in secret,
md the mouths of the members, with
,ne exception, have been closed by a
pledge of absolute secrecy. This one
was the Rev. Mr.. Lightbourn,
chairman of the committee, to whom was
all the power of the committee
With regard to talking about the commit
ee's actions. But, as Mr.. Lightbourn
las constantly refused to say a word ou
he subject to anyone excepting his
ministerial brethren, the secrecy pledge,
n effect, has been kept by all concerned.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
LITTLE JAPAN"

We have just received copy of a new
song and Chorus called "Little Japan"
written by J. T. RIDER. This is said to he
great sensational hit, sung by all the
principal singers in theatrical productions
and on the vaudeville stage. This sohg is
now being sung to three and four encores
nightly all over the country.
CHORUS
Have yuu heard OF little Japan?
Well. il you haven't, you can;
Her feats military
Have put in furry
The oyergrown sons OF Ivan,
Hurrah for little Japan.
She fights on an up-to-dafe plan,
Big Russia may bluster,
But never can muster,
The force to whip little Japan.
Upon receipt OF 25 cents in Postage
stamps, copy OF this beautiful Song will
De mailed 10 any address in the United
States by the Theatrical Music Supply
Co., Nc. 46 West 28th Street, New York.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
DELEGATES OFF
TO CONVENTION
Republican Delegates Left
Monday for Chicago.
REGULARS STRONG CLAIM

; The Union Republican delegates to the
Republican National Convention started
for Chicago Monday afternoon, and the
Regular Republican delegates started on
Tuesday. Both factions are confident of
being seated in the convention. Colonel
Benjamin Nields will present the case of
the Regulars before the committee on
credentials, while Secretary OF State
Caleb R. Layton will argue for the Union
side.
The Union Republican delegates left
Wilmington on the 1.37 P. NJ. train over
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Union delegates are as follows;
Governor John HUM, j. E. Addicks,
Senator ]. Frank Alice, Magistrate
Francis S. Bradley, Secretary of State
Caleb r. Layton and DR.. G. Layton
Grier, delegates; John E. Taylor, Wal.
ter G. Hoffecker, DIR. q. w. Marshall,
DR.. A. E. Frantz, Joseph L. Cahall and
John G. Townsend, Jr., alternates.
The Regular delegates are as follows:
Senator l.. H. Ball, T. Coleman DUPONT.
Col. II. A. DUPONT. William w. Lobdell,
Manlove Hayes and DIR. William P. Orr,
delegates; George A. Elliott, Thomas ].
Stirling, George NJ. Jones, A. j. kenney,
Daniel Burton and Cornelius P. Swain,
alternafes.
When Magistrate Francis S. Bradley
was asked regarding the claims of the
Union Republican delegates he said:
ave have no claims to present, other
than our credentials, and without doubt
they will be recognized"
The brief which Colonel Nields will
present to the convention in behalf of
the Regulars is exhaustive and gives
strong reasons why the Regulars should
be seated to the exclusion Of the Addicks
representatives.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
THERE Is NOTHING TOO GOOD FOR
MOTHER

The earth smiles flowers where her foot.
steps go
Who is dearer than any other
The sky is hers, with its cloud of snow
There is nothing too good for mother
The shy pale leaflets timidly stir,
Yet vie with one another
In Drawing the storm winds just for her
There is nothing too good for mother !!
Al hers the sunrise glories afar,
Or sunset after another
The trilight hour with its single star
There is nothing too good for mother
The song-sparrow sings to her allthe day,
The robins her little brother
The pansies whisper: "Heartease Away"
There is nothing too good for mother !
Love words, love deeds, and tenderer, too,
Than we give to any other;
Lies holiest. best, is her blessed due
There is nothing too good for mother /!
BARNET ToLRIDGE.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18

k0ss*tHOHsT s'''s''s's''s's' H'OO L s1H1'
Tickets will also be sold from other sta
tions on the Pennsylvania Railroad, east
of Pittsburg and south of and Including
Elmira, Olean and Mayville, and from
stations on the New York and Long
Branch Railroad, Cumberland Valley
Railroad, and New York, Philade lphia
and Norfolk Railroad, good going in
coaches on regular trains to point Of con-
nection with special train. The follow
ing rates will apply from the stations
named:
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
Reduced Rates to 1ndianapoli,

For the benefit of those desiring to at.
tend the Prohibition National Conven-
tion, to be held at indianapolis, June 2s
to 80, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell round-trip tickets to In
dianapolis, from all stations on its lines,
June 26 and 27, good returning. leaving
indianapolis not later than July IA. at
rate of single fare for the round trip.
For specific information concerning rates
and time of trains, consult nearest ticket
agent.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18

Since the verdict of mot guilty." in
the Tyner-Barrett case, the Govern
ment has decided to drop the remaining
indictments against II. J. Barrett, nep-
hew OF the General. He was, among
other things, accused of bribery, but It
was shown during the late trial, that
cartain fee Of $500 which he received.
was paid after be left the governments
service.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
Proportionate rates from other I

Returning, tickets will be good in
coaches on regular trains leaving st.
Louis (Union Station) on day Of yalida-
ton. within ten days, including date OF
excursion.
For rates of fare from other stations
and leaving time of connecting trains
consult nearest Ticket Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
WORLDS FAIR

June 8, 16, % and 80 are the next dates
for the great Pennsylvania Railroad
coach excursions to the Worlds Fair at
st. Louis. A special train of standard
day coaches will be run on the following
schedule, and excursion tickets. going
only on special train, will be sold from
the stations named at rates quoted =
Special Train
Leaves. Rate.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
FRED e. BACH, Register Of wins
> EGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE.

REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, bkI. May Z, 1904
Upon the application OF icharh L. Price
Executor Of Lydia A. Price, late Of st Geor
ges Hundred, in said county deceased,
Il is ordered and directed by the Register Of
Wills that the Executor aforesaid give
notice of granting Of Letters Testamentary
upon the estate Of the deceased. with the date
OF granting thereof, by causing advertise
ments to be posted within forty days from the
date of such eit rs In six of the most public
place Of the C.unty Of New Castle, requiring
all persons having demands against the estate
to present the same. or abide by an act Of
Assembly in kuch case made and .rovided :
and also cause the same TO be inserted within
the same period in THIS MIDDsETowN TRAN-
SCRIPT, o newspaper published In Midd etown.
Del, and to b. continued therein two u. onths
49,, Given under the hand and seal OF
SEAL Office of the Register OF Wills afore-
c-o~-l sad, at Wilmington, in New Castle
Coanty aforesad, the day and ye: above
written.
FRED E. BACH. Register of Wills.
NoTfCE-NotIce Is hereby given that Letters
Testame atisry were In due firm OF law
granted unto the undersigned. on the 7th day
Of May, A.. ID ix05, and that ali persons
having claims against tie estate of the de-
ceased must present the sane, duly atlest..d
to the said Execator, on or before the
7th day Of May. 1908, or abide the Act of
Assembly in such case made and p on 1 led
RICHARD D., PRI, e.
Executor
Address, Martin B. Burris. Esq, Attorney-at-
law, Middletown, Delawarel
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
- EGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTER OF wILLs OFFICE.

REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE,
New Castle County, Del May 7th, 1874
Upon the application of Jeanette Wilson
Administratrfx of James Z. wi son late of D.
poquinimink Hundred In said county deceased
It is ordered and directed by the Register of
Wills that the Administrative aforesaid give
notice of granting of Letters of Adruinisi IA
tion upon the estate Of the deceased, with the
date Of granting thereof, by causing adveriis
ments to be posted with, forty days from the
date of such Letters In six of the most public
places OF the County OF New Castle. requiring
all persons having demands against the estate
10 present the same, or abide by an act of As
sembiy i'm such case made and provided; and
also cause the same 10 be inserted within the
same period in the Middletown TRANSCRIPT
a newspaper published In Middletown, Dell
and to be continued therein two months
}sEAL Office Of the Register Of Wills afore-
t-~l said at Wilmington, In New Castle
County afol esaid, the day rand ear above writ
FRED e. BACH, Register Of Wills
NoTTCE-Eotice is hereby given that Letters
Administration we've in Cue form of law
granted unto the undersigned on the
seventh day of May, A, D, 1905 and that all per-
sons having claims against the estate Of the
deceased must present the same duly attests
to the said Administrative on or before the
seventh day Of May 1913, or abide the Act
Of Assembly in such case mat and provided.
JEANETTE WILSON.
Administratrix.
Address Martin B. Burris, Esq, Attorney-at-
law, Middletown, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
REDUCED FARES AUTHORIZED VIA BAL.
TIM0RE AND OHIO RAILROAD

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.:
Imperial Council, Ancient Order of
Mystic Shrine, July 1915. Very low
rates. Tickets on sale July 11th and
18th, good returning until July 23d,
inclusive.
BOSTON, MASS:
National Encampment, G. A. R., Au-
gust 1870. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale August 18th to
10Th, good returning until August
Goth. inclusive.
CINCINNATI, o.:
Grand Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, July 1S-
%. One fare plus $1.00 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 18th
10th, 18th, good returning until July
%, inclusive.
DETROIT, MICH:
Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
America, International Convention.
July 7-10.a One fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale July
9Th to 7th, good returning until July
10Th, inclusive.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND:
National Prohibition Convention.
June $3.50. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale June 10th to
9th, good returning until July 10th,
inclusive.
LOUISVILLE, KY:
Knights of Pythias, Biennial Encamp-
ment, August 1919. One fare plus
$1.00 for the round trip. Tickets on
sale August 18th, Is, 4th and 18th,
good returning until August 31st, in
elusive.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Triennial Conclave, knights Templar.
September SO. One fare for round
trip to Chicago or st. Louis added
to fares rendered therefrom Chicago
5000; st. Louis $47.50). Dates
of sale to be announced later.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL:
Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F.
September 1925. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or st. Louis
added to fares rendered therefrom
(Ciicago 5000; st. Louis $472O).
Dates of sale to be announced later.
ONT:
Friends General Conference. Au-
gust 1919. One fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale Au.
gust 9th to I1th, good returning un.
til August 3lst, inclusive.
For additional information concerning
ates, routes, time of trains, etc., call on
" address ticket agents Baltimore & Ohio
a. r.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18

CITY, n. j.:
Imperial Council, Ancient Order of
Mystic Shrine, July 1915. Very low
rates. Tickets on sale July 11th and
18th, good returning until July 23d,
inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18

BOSTON, MASS:
National Encampment, G. A. R., Au-
gust 1920. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale August 18th to
18th, good returning until August
goth, inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18

CINCINNATI, o.:
Grand Lodge, B. P. o. Elks, July 49,
%. One fare plus $1.00 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 18th
10th, 18th, good returning until July
%, inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
DETROIT, MICH:

INDIANAPOLIS, IND:
National Prohibition Convention.
June $3.50. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale June 10th to
9th, good returning until July 10th,
inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-18
WASHINGTON LETTER
WASHINGTON, d. C. June 1St]

1
THE present week has been very busy
one at the White House, and in the
Executive departments. People who
talk with the President come away i'm.
pressed with the detailed information he
possesses in regard to the political situa-
ton in the several states, especially New
York, Indiana and Illinois. The land
ing OF United States marines at Tangier,
ostensibly to protect foreign legation,
gives satisfaction. Secy. Hay finds ample
precedent for SO doing. He may further
find a precedent for landing marines to
protect American citizens. 1t will be a
lame conclusion of the whole matter if
Mr.. Perdicaris is allowed to die in capti-
witty. All matters pertaining to the
Chicago Convention are now arranged.
The President will allow neither LIQUORS
nor refreshments to be sold in the con.
yention hall. The gentlemen who are to
make nominating speeches have been
chosen. 1t has been decided to present
Senator Fairbanks name to the conven.
tion for Vice President. Ex. Senator
Walcott OF Colorado is the man who will
set the ball rolling for Fairbanks. Mr..
Isoda, Commissioner to the st. Louis
Fair, has called to see the President,
Being asked why physielly the Japanese
are so small, Mr.. Isoda said 1t was the re-
suit of over study. 1t is little remark
able that there are so few stunted men in
the United States. The President has
appointed Mr.. D. ]. Murphy, once COM
missioner of Pensions, under Cleveland,
10 be Secretary to the Panama Canal |
Commission. Mr.. Murphy is knight |
Of Columbus, and was the editor of a |
Catholic weekly. To-day the President |
received for the city statue of DR.. BENZ.
Rush OF Revolutionary fame, which was
unveiled in front of the old Naval Obser-
vatory Building. The usual program of
music, and speeches was carried out.
DR.. Rush was man who went about do
ng good, and who held the position Of |
physician in chef to the American army.
For many years he was professor in the
University Of Pennsylvania.
M
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-08-13

floor and cylinder should be some.
what as shown in the drawing. Any
ordinary refrigerator with space over.
head can be made over according to
this plan. The top of the cylinder
should be two feet or more above the
ceiling of the refrigerator, in order to
create a. current of the warmer air
from the top of the refrigerator UP
through the space between cylinder
and wall, as shown by the arrows
and down through the space sur
rounding the cylinder, thence out tc
the refrigerator at the floor line. A
fairly good circulation can be OBJ
tanned by this means, of cold, dry air
The ice for the cylinders should be
broken up into pieces varying in size
from half a pound down to powder
and with each shovelfu1 of ice put
into the cylinder a sprinkling of salt
should be added. A number of cylin
ders in a row along the side of the
wall would be necessary the number
depending upon the size of the re
frigerator and the temperature re
quired. This cannot be specified
here. Outside of the row of cylinders
thin partition is constructed si1
inches below the ceiling of the re
frigeratOr. These are shown in the
plan. Below the row of cylinders
trough sloping in one direction
should be placed for the purpose O.
carrying off the meltage. This trough
may connect with an iron pipe lead
ing through the outside wall. Al
ordinary trap in this pipe, constructed
as a U-shaped bend, would prevent
the air from the outside from enter
ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-08-13

tiser, occurs the first notice of the
affair:
I'VE stop the press to announce the
melancholy intelligence that General
Hamilton is dead. He expired about
2:30 o'clock"
On the following day and for sever
al days thereafter the newspapers ap-
peared~with wide black borders on all
of their pages. The newspapers in
this city, Boston and other Cities did
the same as soon as the news was re-
-ceived, for, dependent upon stage
coaches for information, many of the
outlying towns did not hear of Ham
ilton's death until after the funeral
in New York.
The funeral was held on Saturday,
July IA, and Hamilton was buried
where his remains still lie, in Trinity
churchyard, New York. Practically
the entire city went into mourning.
Business was suspended, for days the
flags were at halfmast, and hundreds