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Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23
TOWN SEND

Mrs. James Wilson, of Smyrna, was ir
town Saturday.
Mr.. Horace Vandvke was visitor in
town on Wednesday.
Mrs. Winfield Lattomus is spending
sometime in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank Stanard, of Porters, is
spending sometime in town.
Mrs. Eliza Carpenter. of Wilmington,
is visiting Mrs. D. P. Hutchison.
Mrs. Lee Bradley, of Middletown,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Joseph Daniels.
The people of Townsend are enjoying
the skating on Harmons, Pond this week.
Mrs. Edward Phillips and daughter
Bessie spent Wednesday in Wilmington.
Mrs. Charles Larrimore, of Bristol, Pa,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Samuel
Watts.
Mr.. Homer Lily, of Newark, was the
guest of Mr.. D. B. Malonev and family
Sunday.
Mr.. Samuel Townsend is relieving the
night operator in New Castle, who is
now sick.
Mr. Leroy Hutchison, of Wilmington,
visited his father, Mr.. B. w. Hutchi-
son, Sunday.
Mr.. J. q. Stats visited his daughter,
Mrs. Harry Hart. in Philadelphia, one
day this week.
Miss Lena Stats, of Middletown, spent
Sunday at home with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. q. Stats.
Mrs. Clarence Stats and Mrs. Robert
Wilson visited their mother in Smyrna
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr.. J. c. VanDyke, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Vandyke.
Master Howard Guessford, of New
York, is spending sometime with his
grandfather, Mr.. Guessford.
Mrs. Richard Hodgson and little son
Paul spent Tuesday and Wednesday with
her sister, Mrs. Rose Wilson, in Smyrna.
Miss Mary Burlington, who has been
spending some time with Mrs. George
Slant, has returned to her home near
Cecilton, Md.
Miss Winnie Price, of Sill Pond, Nd,
who has been visiting Mrs. W. N. Watts
for the past two weeks left on Wednes-
day for Hartley, Del.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney gave party
in honor of her friend Miss Inez Noble,
of Maryland, on Saturday evening. The
time was pleasantly spent with games
and music. Among those present were:
Miss Hannah Wilson, of Atlantic City;
Miss Winnie Price, Of Still Pond, Md,
Mr.. Homer Lily, of Newark; Mr.. Chance
Cleaver, of Odessa and Miss Mary Money,
Miss Margaret Weldon, Miss Margaret
Miss Myrtle Townsend, Miss
Luta Outton, Miss Viola Watts, Messrs.
William Lyman, Martin Lee, Tinley
Scott, WilInore Fennimore, Mark Stats
and Joseph Jones.
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NEW TROLLEY PROJECT

There is some talk of trolley line
being built from Stanton to Odessa, run.
ming through st. Georges, the object be.
ing to connect Stanton, which is the ter
minus of one of the suburban lines OF
the Wilmington City Railway Co., with
Odessa, where connection could be made
with the Middletown & Odessa road.
The route is nearly straight and it is
said that the project is considered feasi-
BILE, as is would connect Wilmington
with the Odessa & Middletown road,
which, eventually, is to be connected
with system in Maryland, starting at
Warwick.
"Just who is back of the project could
not be ascertained. The information
was obtained from resident along the
proposed route, who had been approached
by an agent of the promoters relatives to
the matter of securing the right of way.
1t is believed that there would be little
difficulty in getting the right of way, as
many of the farmers in that section
would welcome a trolley road" ."-ECerg
Ereninq.
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THE ELwooD CASE

I
/ Doubtless the most sensational session
of the Presbytery of New Castle eyel
held was convened at Dover Tuesday
when Rev. Robert Arthur Elwood, pas
tor of Olivet Presbyterian Church, Viii.
mington, appeared for trial. Mr.. El'
wood is charged with preaching a SER
mon which incited to riot on Sunday
night, June 21st, the night before the
negro, George White, was lynched and
burned to the stake near Wilmington by
a mob ofinfuriated citizens, for the muir
der of Miss Helen Bishop. The Presby-
terry was called to order by Moderator
North and the opening prayer was made
by Rev. s. Beattle Wylie, of New Castle.
Throughout the preliminary session, Mr..
| Elwood sat beside his counsel, Former
Attorney General Robert g. White, of
Georgetown, member of the Presby-
terry. Rev. Joseph Brown Turner, of
Dover, and Rev. Joel L. Gilfllan, of
Newark, the members of the prosecut-
ing committee, sat together near the
platform. Mr.. Elwood had with him
pamphlet copies of his now famous SER
mon on "Should the murderer of Miss
Bishop be Lynched?" He answerers the
question in the affirmative, then modi-
hes it by saying: ''If this trial shall be
delayed until September and then though
he be proven guilty through some tech
Dicality of the law or any undue influence
upon judges or jury he shall not be given
capital punishment then the citizens of
the State should arise in their might and
execute the criminal and thus uphold the
majesty of the law"
When Mr.. Gilfillan produced before
Presbytery the bit1 against Mr.. Elwood,
a document of seven type written pages
in which the Presbyterian Church Of the
United States Of America versus Rev. Ro-
bert A. Eiwood of the Presbytery of
New Castle, it was evident that the
charges were strongly drawn, covering
the ground thoroughly. They, however,
took the broad ground that, even though
Mr. Elwood's sermon did not incite to
riot or hasten the act of the following
day, yet that kind of preaching was con-
trary to the constitution of the Presby-
terian church, the confession of faith, |
the larger catechism and the constitution |
of the United States.
After hearing the committees report |
and debates as to legal procedure, and |
the place of trial, it was voted that the |
trial be held in the Presbyterian Church |
at New Castle, on February I'd, and that !
the hour for opening the c. @ he fixed at |
1890, after which no minister arriving |
at the scene of trial could vote in judg- |
ment.
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NOTICE TO MY CUSTOMERS

On account of the credit system used
by the wholesale dealers of to-day / find
it necessary to adopt similar one for the
governing of my credit trade. Therefore,
on and after Saturday, January 23d, any
person having an account with me will
be required to make settlement in full
every thirty days. This term Of credit
is for the benefit OF those persons who
are employed by the month. Persons
employed by the day or week will please
make complete payment once in every
seven days. | feel positive that this sys-
tenn will prove most satisfactory to my
customers and to myself. OF this I am
certain, that it will enable me to sell the
finest goods on the market at lower prices
than we're possible before.
JOHN ARMSTRONG, Agt.
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CHURCH NOTES

Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the NJ. E. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 O'Clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for tomorrow evening is: IF Christ
Should Come to Our Town" John 4
2S-So, 39-42. Leader, Miss sybilla Jones.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris.
tian Erdeavor of Forest Presbyterian
Church, meets every Sunday evening al
6.45 o'clock. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to everybody. The topic for to-
morrow evening is: "What if Christ
Came to Our TOWN. John 4:2S-3O, 80
AZ. Leader, Rev. F. H. Moore, D. D.
The Rev. Henry Forman Of India, will
give an address on Foreign Missions on
next Wednesday evening in the Forest
Presbyterian Church. Special promi.
nence will be given to the Forward
Movement of the Board OF Foreign Mis-
sions. All are cordially invited.
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sERENADE AND TREAT
WILLIAM BRoCKsoN

A large band of calathumpians ten
dered Mr.. and Mrs. Fahey of Odessa.
who were married recently, serenade
at their home in that town on Thursday
evening. The young men and boys had
all kinds OF hideous instruments, and the
discords at times were almost unbearable.
and finally the bride and groom made
their appearance at the front door and
invited the musicians (?) in, where re.
freshments consisting of ice cream, cake,
lemonade, ETC., were served and greatly
enjoyed. After pleasant hour with Mr..
and Mrs. Deviny, the serenaders departed
for their homes after wishing the host
and hostess many happy years Of welded
bliss
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NOTICE TO MY CUSTOMERS !
JOHN ARMSTRONG, Agt

Notice is hereby given that on and
after January 1st, 1904, we feel compelled
to do as near cash business as posi-.
BILE. We must insist therefore on weekly
and monthly settlements of all accounts,
the length Of the credit to be determined
when account is opened. Customers who
have accounts are requested to let us
have settlement during the month of
January. We are prepared to give to
all the best the market can afford at
the lowest cash prices.
WILLIAM BRoCKsoN.
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PERSONALITIES
Mr.. Harry Moore, of Elkton, Nd, was
in town Wednesday.

Mr.. Harry Moore, of Elkton, Nd, wa
/ in town Wednesday.
Mr.. R. L. Johnson, Of Philadelphia
was visitor in town this week.
Mr.. Albert Hopkins, of Cambridge
visited friends in town Sunday.
Miss Ollie VanSant, Of Millington, Il
the guest of Miss Nora Armstrong.
Mrs. Charles N. Dickerson is spending
sometime with Wilmington friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burrows, OF Will.
mington, spent Sunday with relatives in
town.
Messss. F. Decker Suydam and W.
Randolph Holten were in Wilmington
Monday.
Mrs. Nathaniel Williams and daughter,
Miss Mary, are spending several weeks
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Rose, Jr., are
the guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sylvester Rose.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. E. R.
Cochran, Sr., is critically i'll at his home
on South Broad street.
Mr.. Isaac Hallan, Of Wilmington, was
the guest of Mr.. Leon DeValinger from
Saturday until Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carey, of Will
mington, spent several days this week
with friends and relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kern, of Will
mington, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Brockson over Sunday.
Mr.. Ernest Solway and friend, Miss
Helen Clay. Of Elkton, Nd, were the
guests of his parents several days this
week.
Squire A. G. Cox has been confined to
his home on Green street for several weeks
but his many friends will be glad to learn
that he is now improving, and hopes to
be out in short time.
Invitations have been sent out by Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Berry, of l0S West
Eighty-seventh street, New York City,
for the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Emma Houghton Berry, to E. Irving
Hanson. The wedding will take place
at St. Matthew's Church, that city, We'd
nesday evening, February Sd, the Rev.
Arthur II. Judge, rector, officiating. The
maid Of honor will be Miss Kathryn
Marion Berry, and the bridesmaids the
Misses Helen w. Mather, Adelaide B.
Berry, Elizabeth R. Hobart, Agnes G.
Kelley, Adelaide L. Douglas and Bessie
Runyon. Ernest Vincent Connolly will
be best man, and the ushers will be
Howell Ross Hanson an Charles E.
of Philadelphia; Douglas G.
Hanson, of Baltimore, and G. Douglas
Berry, Wiimot G. Connolly and E. Milton
Berry, of New York City.
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ODESSA

Miss Louise N. Corbit is visiting Viii
mington.
Mrs. Sarah Davis was in Philadelpbis
Wednesday.
Miss Mary W. Townsend is the guest
of Wilmington friends.
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Hallett are visit.
ing at Sudlersville, Md.
Miss Clara Weldon is visiting he,
mother, Mrs. William Rhodes.
Miss Georgia Enos spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fl
Enos.
Mrs. William H. Eccles entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. William Skellenger, OF
Wilmington over Sunday.
Mr.. John W. Mccoy, Jr., of New
York City, is spending spending some
time with his parents near town.
Mr.. Harry Heller, of Wilmington,
spent last week with his parente Mr..
William III. Heller and wife.
Mrs. Emma Heller has returned to
Wilmington after spending week with
her sister, Mrs. William Heller.
Revival meetings are. now in progress
in st. Paul's nj. E. Church. Services
every evening at 7.30 O'Clock except Sun.
day evenings when it begins at 7.l5
o'clock.
Miss May C. Enos who has undergone
treatment at the Presbyterian Hospital in
Philadelphia, returned home Wednesday
much improved in health, her many
friends are glad to have her in their
midst again.
Mr.. E. J. Fahey and Miss Annie
Halloran both OF Kennett Square, were
quietly married in st. Patricks Church of
that town, on Thursday evening, Janu-
ary 14th. The Rev. John O'Donell per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fahey left Kennett Square on the mid
night express for Philadelphia and on
Friday came to Odessa, where they were
met by party of friends who greeted
them with cheers, and showers Of rice.
They were stopping at the Stidham
House in which the groom has an in
terest. Friday night the hotel was sur
rounded by the calathumpian band and
the bridal couple were royalty serenaded.
Mr.. Fahey appeared on the front porch
introduced the bride with a neatly-twined
speech, and invited the boys in. Re-
freshments were served after which the
guests departed wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Fahey much happiness.
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Sales to Take Place

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY I'd, 19O4-10 A. NJ.
Public Sale of Stock, Farming Imple
ments, ETC., of Mrs. Margaret CHM, il
Thoroughfare Neck. Clifton. Serverson
auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1904 Pub
lie Sale Of Stock, Farm Implements, &C..
by Thomas Lattomus, on the farm known
as the Collier Farm, near Baxter's Cor
ner, Al miles South Of Townsend
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23d, 1903.-Pub
lie Sale Of Stock, farm implements, &C.,
by Edward Hart, OH the ''Parvis Farm
one mile northeast of Mount Pleasant
w. Harman Reynolds, auctioneer.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25rH, 1904. Pub
lie sale Of Stock, Farming Implements
&c., personal property late of George w.
Lockwood, deceased.
THURSDAY, MARCH Sd, 1904.--Public
Sale of stock, farm implements, &C., BY
Isaac Green, Jr., on the Burgess Farm y
on the road from Fennemore' Bridge tc
Norney's Corner. Joseph NJ Armstrong
auctioneer.
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cEcILToN

Dallas Manlove is on the sick list.
Edward Mattax is visiting his sister in
Philadelphia.
Quite number OF the young folks are
enjoying the skating.
Miss Name Jones is visiting relatives
and friends in Still Pond.
Elwood Padley was entertained one
day this week by F. E. Hoover.
Miss Helen Schrack, OF Germantown,
Pa, is the guest of Miss Emma Lusby.
Mr.. Mccullough, of North East, is the
guest of his niece, Mrs. E. N. Crawford.
Miss Ethel Ellison, of st. Augustine,
was entertained by friends in town on
Friday.
Miss Minnie Messick is the guest of
relatives and friends in Dover and Wv
oming this week.
Miss Annie Richards, OF Philadelphia,
is spending sometime with her sister,
Miss Mollie Richards.
Messrs. Thomas Boulden and George
Pierce are spending this week with LAM
bert Manlove, of Cayotts.
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CYRUS P. GEARS GETS MASSEY FARM

"Charles R. Massey, administrator Of
Henry P. Massey, deceased, sold in front
of the Delaware House last Saturday af-
ternoon the well-known Massey Farm"
situated near Clayton containing 129 ac-
res to Mr.. Cyrus P. Gears, proprietor OF
the Smyrna House, for $1,000. The sale
despite the inclement weather was largely
attended and for time there was sons
spirited bidding, but Mr.. Gears held out
until Auctioneer Forkum OF Dover
brought down the hammer" in his favor.
The farm is one of the most valuable in
Kenton hundred and has been especially
profitable as fruit farm, the grape vim
yard alone netting over $1,000 the past
season.-,Smyfnd Times.
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Fourtaan Miles of Skating

For several days there has been excel
lent shaking on the Chesapeake & Della.
ware Canal. The ice has been good from
one end to the other, and it was possible
to skate from Delaware City to Chesa-
peake City and vice versa, distance OF
of II miles. This was not generally
known, but people living along the canal
have been enjoying the sport, Which is
better than for several years.
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Owing to the numerous requests of my
friends | have decided to be candidate
for County Commissioner from St. Georges
Hundred, and take this opportunity to
inform my friends and the public, that
Twill greatly appreciate any favors shown
me- by them. l will use all honorable
means to secure the nomination, and if
successful promise the taxpayers of this
district to do everything in my power in
their behalf. Thanking you all for past
favors, remain,
Very truly yours,
THOMAS E. HURN.
Middletown, Del, JAM, 18th, 1904.
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Part Penn N. K. churoh

| The members and friends of Port Penn
M. E. Church gave their pastor, Rev. W.
v. Harris. a donation party on Saturday
evening: The parsonage was filed with
people. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris were much
pleased to see their friends. The time
was passed in social way until 10 o'clock
when refreshments were served. Mr..
Harris has been invited to return next
conference year.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-23

cold spell, necessitated the postponement;
but we are glad to inform the patrons OF
this course, that new heater is now be-
ing placed in position, and the public
can anticipate enjoying the remaining
entertainments Of this course in an abso-
lutely comfortable house.
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Great
Reduction

; The bigger the business
the more rapidly the odd
Observation-Disclosures to.
We are willing to lose on
these ends of lines and odd
lots. We don't really count
it a loss in the end, as we
keep clean stock by taking
less than regular month.
We offer this week a lot
of satine and flannelettes
sold at 10 and Is cents some
up to IS cents a yard at 6
cents a yard while it lasts.
All our 6, z and 8. cent
calico to go at scents a::yard.
Embroidery sold at 8, 10
and 12 cents a yard to go at
5 cents a yard, about 200
yards only in this lot.
A lot of dress gingham
sold at 8 cents q yard to go
at 6 cents a yard.
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Personally Conducted Tours to Washington
D. c. and return via Bait lore and
Ohio Railroad


A serious of three-day personally-con-
Quoted tours to Washington, D. c., will
be run on the following dates; January
81, February 4, and Is, March 8, and
%, April z, and 81 and May 5. 50 for
the round-trip including hotel and other
expenses. Train leaves Chester at 3.24
P. NJ, Wilmington $40 P. M.
As these tour parties are limited to the
available hotel accommodations and as
reservations are made when tickets are
purchased. Those intending to become
members should register at once. For
booklet and full information call on
ticket agents or write to Fl. a Miller,
T. P. A., Water and Market streets, Viii
Eiington, Del.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-30

consists 1t is by conquering his own defects, by
rectifying his own wrong heade,ness and by keeping
the reins ON his own hot impulse that one grows
strong in the power of commanding others.
There is nothing so weak as passion, 50 utterly
helpless as brute impulse, 1t is reason-C Cleareyed,
cool and calmthat is strong, and that in its silent
might wins all the great victories of this world
Greater is he that ruleth his spirit than he that
taketh the city, " says the Old Book and many and
magnificent are the historical instances of the truth
of this ancient saying
Themistocles, saying to the superior officer who
had Just dealt him blow, 'Strkel but hear me !
David, holding back his hand, when by thrust he
nght have destroyed his htterest enemy; Aristides
beautifully calm under the stingng injustice of his
fellow-citizens; Washington patiently enduring in
Vulnerable taunts and insults, are shining examples
of the glory of self-control and of the supremacy
that comes to those who are first of all supreme over
themselves.
For did not Themistocles become the greatest and
most powerful man in Athens; and did not David
rise to the Thrones and was not Arisdes recalled to
save the state that had ostracized him and of Wash
ington is it not said that he was First in war; first
in peace and first in the hearts of his counrymen
Primarily these men became strong and victorious
Ly self-control; and the law that held for them
holds for each one of us. -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-30
LABOR FOR PANAMA.

Quite as important as the engineering problems
and admitting of no solution by trite mathematical
formula is the question that must soon confront the
Panama canal commission-whence continuous sup
rly of labor? If 10 years is the limit set, in the
popular mind at least for he completion of the great
ditch, 10000 laborers win have to be in constant
employ according to estimates of the experts. Where
is this army to be marshaed, and how is its number
10 be steadily recruited?
DR. C. a. Stephens, long familiar with the climatic
conditions of Panama. and formerly close student
Sf the medical problems presented to the French
canal company declares in recent pamphlet that
no sensible person can spend day, even an hour,
In the heat of the Culebra cut without coming to the
conclusion that this is not white mans job No
white laborer from the United States can or would
endure it. Dr. Stephens goes to cite the expert
ehce of the French excavators. According to the
estimates the French lost about $4,000 laborers dur
ing their period of construction. Not only did the
ecmmon diggers succumb, but the sudden deaths of
men in higher places were continually causing en-
forced delays on the part of gangs of diggers.
Many of the expedents that have been advanced
to relieve the difficulties eof the labor problem in
Panama. says the Call Some have advocated the
wholesale importation into the canal zone of negroes
from the southern states others have declared that
upon the working classes of Jamaica and other
Carib islands, negroes and half breeds all of them,
rest the only hopes of the commission. But to the
first of these propositions it has been strongly OBJ
jected by the south that taking away great army
of negroes for work on the canal would so alter
the field labor in the cotton belt that the cotton in
d1stry would suffer seriously. Against the Jamaica
suggestion it is maintained that there are not enough
reliable laborers in any of the adjacent islands to fill
the steady demand.
There remain, then, the japanese or the coolies.
On the Hawaiian sugar plantations where climatic
conditions very nearly approximate those of Panama
the bulk of the heavy labor is done by japanese.
Hardy Injured to excessive heat in conjunction with
constant humidity, over-wiling to work accordingl
to the work of the oyerseers these little brown fell
lows would seem especially fitted to endure the
grilling tasks in the great ditch The close Of the
war will see thousands of them free to take EN-
ployment. As to the coolie, we'll he is at least a
last resource. Prejudice may have to be put aside
il it be that we can find no one else to WELD the
shovel in Panama.