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Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
COURT DROPS
ONE CONSTABLE

All the Other ofsosrs Were Elected by
Levy Court
County constables were elected at the
meeting of the Levy Court Tuesday
morning for the ensuing year. All the
old constables were re-eelcted excepting
Paul Began Of Christiana hundred, who
was dropped from the list. The con-
stables elected follows:
Wilmington. John F. Mclaughlin,
Thomas H. Buckley, James B. Stidham
and Lucius G. Jones.
Christiana, John F. Porter.
White Clay Creek, Anton Sadler.
Red Lion, Frank Cleaver.
st. Georges, John w. Dickinson and
William johnson.
Mill Creek, Jacob Smith.
Appoquinimink, Harry Wiley.
The bills of several more magistrates
and constables were turned down be-
cause they had not complied with the
law in making out their bills. The fol-
lowing communication on the matter
was read from Comptroller Kelley
To, the Levy Court OF New Castle County :
Gentlemen herewith return to you
the following bills without my approval :
Joseph A. Rhoades, Albert T. William
son and Thomas Bratton, justices of the
peace, and William E. Duhadaway, John
w. Dickinson and Jacob W. Smith, con-
stables. As they have charged for issu-
ing and serving subpoenas when as a
matter OF fact very few subpoenas were
issued. l also find that where eight per.
sons were charged with the commission
OF the same offense at the same time and
by the same complainant a separate
charge in each case has been made.
Yours respectfully,
George d. Kelley, Comptroller.
The bills were returned to the court
They range from $6 to $40. On motion
of Mr.. Armstrong they were referred
back to the committee on magistrates
and constables.
Chairman Hopkins of the magistrates
and constables' committee stated that he
thought the bills could be adjusted to the
satisfaction of all concerned.
Seventh Street Bridge Matters
The matter OF damages to the Seventh
street bridge was again taken up in an
swer to a communication from Rayn
and Kelley stating they did not consider
that they could be held responsible. The
court ordered q letter to be sent to the
firm to the effect that unless q settlement
is made the Levy Court viii bring suit.
A warrant was ordered to be drawn in
favor oil the Globe Printing Company
for $445.4 The original bill was about
$2lO0 but was cut down toSl700. Under
decision Of the Superior Court the'com-
pany is entitled TO the remainder with
interest which amounted to $445.49.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
BUsTIING MARCH WINDS
BY soLoN L. aooDE.

BY soL0N L. dOoDE.
High up in the boughs where the birds
build their dwelling,
The March winds are playing in fantastic
. glee.
Soon the leaves shall emerge from the
buds now a-swelling
And bring joy to the nests in the yerdure
clad tree.
Behold their wild leap as they climb up
the mountains,
As they rush through the vale where the
winter wheat grows.
How they whirl and return to rest at the
fountains
Which shall tint with their spray the
cheeks of the rose.
Soon the bloom of the orchard, with fra
GRANGE and beauty,
Shall scatter like snow on the wings of
the morn,
As the tiller goes forth with song to
his duty
OF enriching the earth for the tasseling
corn.
Pursue thy wild course thou capering
roister,
Until April shall catch thee with smiles
and with tears.
Though the world will rejoice when thou
seekest thy cloister,
The springtime doth need thee to round
out the years.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
ARE FEW OF OUR VICTORIES WHICH WE HAVE FOUGHT
AND WON TO BE THE LEADERS OF LOW PRICES
ChiIdren'S Suits

GGhhiffd1r Chill en- Suits, sizes from 6
to Is. .$1.25
Black and Blue Cheviot. 81. so
Black, Blue and Gray ALL Wool
Children's Suits. .S1.75
Children's Suits in Norfolks
and the very latest style Blouses,
sizes from 8 to 10. We have them
in All-Wool Serges, strictly All
Wool Worsted Scotch Mixtures,
Plaids and Stripes. Prices:
S1.5o, 1.75, 200, 2.25, $50. 800.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19

THIS Is Your LAST CHANCE To GET THE
BARGAINs.-The balance of the stock
must be sold by the Goth of March,
prices will be no consideration. Furni-
ture. carpets, mating, oil cloth and
household goods. Also mems, boys
and young mems suits and overcoats,
ladies' skirts, waists and petticoats,
must be sold by the date mentioned
above. Store fixtures for sale, horse, l
buggy. wagon, sets harness. Don't
miss this last opportunity. L. BARS, Cor
ner Main and Broad streets, Middle
town, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
A Desirable Hand Book on the Worlds
Fair

A Desirable Hand Book on the Worlds
/ Fair
Perhaps the best treatise on the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis, is that pub
lished by the Baltimore..& Ohio Railroad,
in an illuminated folder of eighty-four
pages, setting forth the attractions of the
great fair in a most admirable and COM
plete manner. 1t contains some sixty.
eight views of buildings, including maps
of st. Louis, the original Louisiana Pur-
chase, and the Worlds Fair Grounds. 1t
is a resume of what may be seen at the
Exposition, giving interesting and waltz
information in way that one who starts
to read can hardly lay the booklet
down until he has read it entire. Aside
from its contents, ita artistic appearance
in the standard colors of the "Royal Blue
and Sepia," makes it a thing to be de-
sired. 1t may be had free on application
to any of the Baltimore & Ohio Ticket
Agents, or by addressing G. w. Basset,
General Passenger Agent, or D. B. Mar
tin, Manager Passenger Traffic, B. & o.
R. R., Baltimore.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE
LIGHT AND WATER COMMISSION
Showing the Transactions of this Body Since lis Organization
on February 22d 1898.
THE CAPACITY OF THE PLANT GREATLY INCREASED.

will be Commission
since its organization February 2 lss and ending February 2h 1904
pan floating
$500 This statement should be carefully read by
these figures they idea how their has been expended
The statement follows:
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS ON WATER ACCOUNT:
From Water Rates.
Individuals 81
Town OF Aiddietown,- -... 1885 68
Few sVaf' R. Co., ~.................. 1850
y. q M Railway Co,.- - 365 10
Total Revenue, - sa4, $500
Permits issued 1856 OF
Bonds Sold - @ w - 600
Pump sod
Interest refunded,
Appropriated by the Middlsewn, improve
mens, - 6,l95 OF
negotiated 456666
Total Receipts, $4o110 So
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES ON WATER ACCOUNT.
For Operating Expenses Labor, Coal OIL %
For Repairs to Plant and Machinery 254212
SYSTEM 1896
For Incidental Expenses, Interest Taxes Secretary, Treasurer
Printing Postage 1856 81
For Tools
Total Expenditures ..........~....... $2Ol5 SO
Amount overpaid, on Account..... s1,so4 so
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS ON LIGHT ACCOUNT.
ForE Light Rates.
Town OF Mddetown 16,75e 80
PB& w. R. R. CO., ....................... 375O
O. o&M r. R. Co., $50 Is
Total Revenue $6,8
Material
Ashes Old Poles, Bricks &c,
Old Belts Sod
of 100000
Total Receipts, $e9s7 20
STATEMENT EXPENDITURES ON LIGHT ACCOUNT.
Operating Expenses Labor Coal OIL
Machinery
improvement and Extension of System
Incidental Expenses interest," Taxes Secretary Treasurer,
Printing Postage 24O7O7
and
Total Expenditures $67 SoS se
Balance Credit of Light Account "a
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
della WARE
SHIP CANAL
A Large delegation Visits the
Capitol
Much Interest I'M the Project

WASHINGTON, MARCH II. - Delegates
from Delaware and other States who had
hearing before, the House Committee
on Railways and Canals yesterday MORN
ing in regard to the proposed Delaware
Ship Canal were received by President
Roosevelt at the White House in the af-
ternoon.
An appointment had been previously
arranged by Alfred O. Crozier for 8
O'Clock. The party arrived at the execu.
tive offices on time and were ushered
into the office of the Presidents private
secretary, Mr.. Loeb.
After waiting probably twenty minutes
the President appeared in the doorway
and recognizing Mr.. Higgins, who was
standing near the door, gave the former
senator hearty handshake. Mr.. Gro
zier, who was spokesman for the party,
In few brief remarks explained the ma
ture OF the visit to Washington. He
said it was principally for national de-
tense that they are urging the building of
the proposed canal. While Mr.. Crozier
was talking, the President stood in the
doorway and seemed greatly interested
in what was being said.
He said it was pleasure for him to
meet such body of representative men
from Delaware and other States. He
said the matter was one of great import
ance and he would give it careful consi-
deration.
Presented to President
Each member of the delegation was
presented to the President and shook
hands with him On passing out. The
party was photographed on the White
House steps.
Before going to the White House the
party was received by Secretary of the
Navy Moody. Chairman Crozier also ex-
planned to Mr.. Moody the value of the
visit and the latter said he would give it
careful consideration. In presenting the
delegates to President Roosevelt and Sec
retary Moody, Mr.. Crozier was assisted
by State Senator George W. Sparks. Mr..
Crozier left typewriter statements on
the canal subject with both President
Roosevelt and Secretary Mood.
Those Received
Those in the party received at the
White House and Navy Department were
Congressman Houston, Alfred O. Crozier
former United States Senator Anthony
Higgins, State Senators George w.
Sparks, Charles Wright and Henry FL
lison, President William Lawton, of the
Board of Trade, John s. Rossell, vice.
president OF the Pusey & Jones Company,
R. J. Mclean, George L. Townsend, J.
H. Mehaffy, Gilpin Woodward, Edward
T. Belts, George A. Elliott, Robert Mills,
Thomas Martindale, of Philadelphia
Richard B. Chilas, OF Baltimore Psesi-
dent Wood, of the Camden Board of
Trade.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19

Mems and Young Mems Suits
Silk and Wool Mixtures made
of the finest material produced
this season. Cut according to
the custom pattern. In all colors
and latest designs. A record
breaker if sold for SIS. Fourth
Anniversary price. ..$1o. SO
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
Mems and
Young Mems Pants

Strong Working Pants. IS 80
Never Rip Pants. ..........$ 70
Blue and Black Cheviot. . 81. 90
Never Rip Kentucky Jean 81. 90
All-Wool Scotch Mixtures 81. 25
Fine Worsted with Stripes. 81. SO
All-Wool Nobby Striped
Worsted. .$1.75
Very fine Dress Pants, in
Stripes, Checks and
Plaids SO. 90
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19

TIE TRaSscRrrr $1.o0 per year.
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19
Mems and Young
NE.~9a NrsIn
MGu } OulLS

Men'sand Young Mems Spring
Suits, made for rough usage.
Will stand hard knocks. Such
as sell for IS. Fourth Anniver-
sary price. .$4. SO
Middletown transcript., 1904-03-19

Mems and Young Mems high
grade Dress Suits, Fancy Wor-
steds, Pin Stripes and Invisible
Plaids. A magnificent garment
for $3.50. Globe Store. SO. so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20
CIRCUIT COURT ORDERS.

CRIMINAL.-May 19.-5, Charles
Miller. Larceny and receiving stolen
property. Defendant in court Motion
by defendant for continuance. Motion
allowed and cause continued.
Is, Carrie Allars. Allowing female
under Is years TO remain in house of
prostitution. Trial continues. At the
close of all the evidence defendant
moves the court TO instruct the jury
10 find the defendant not guilty Mo-
ton denied and instruction refused.
-. Frank Evans. Burglary. Defend
ant in court and withdraws his plea of
not guilty and enters his plea of guilty
Is charged in the indictment. Defend
ant admonished and plea explained
and persisted in; judgment and SEN
tence of the court that defendant be
taken from the bar of this court to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20
IN THE SUBURBS.
MARSTON.

Marston, May 19.-Mrs. Freeman
MarstOn is recovering from her recent
illness
Cleona DOnahue has recovered from
a severe attack of German measles.
which was thought for time to be
scarlet fever.
Mrs. Lon Dellet is again able to be
about after a short illness.
Mr.. Caldwell, of Milan, was in this
vicinity last week endeavOring to
find a suitable right-of-way for an
electric line from Rock Island to
Aledo via Buffalo Prairie.
j. Z. Dellet has been confined to his
home for several days by illness.
Children's day will be appropriately
observed by the Antioch church June
10 at the morning service.
Carl and Myrtle Kistler spent Sum
day with their friend, Tommy Wilson,
of Hamlet.
Miss Adams spent Sunday with
home folks in Aledo.
This is the largest congregation
we ever saw in Marston," said Ham
let young lady at the Antioch church
one Sunday recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20
7. H. Thomas, Druggist.

to {. +. Brown. the butter and egg
dealer, precipitated ii small-sized pam
ic on Fifteenth street yesterday noon.
That no one was hurt in the mad
dash seems almost miraculous, the
more so since the path of the horse
for one block was along the side
walk. \ small order wagon belonging
to Evans Bros. was damaged to some
extent. The produce man was driving
north on Fifteenth street, when near
Thirteenth avenue the spoles in one
of the wheels gave way. frightening
the horse into a run. Dashing down
hill control of the animal was i'm
pos. IDLE, and Mr.. Brown, the sole occu-
pant of the wagon was at the horses
mercy until he and the vehicle came
to an abrupt stop at Five Points. The
wagon was demolished. and the horse
continued its mad fight down Fiji
teenth with lines and tugs flying. The
first obstacle in the runaway's path
was Ed Evans, the grocer. in his light
order wagon. His vehicle was re-
lieved of several spolIes and the back
part of the wagon box. but the horse
swung around onto the sidewalk, scat
tering the people right and left, bare
ly missing several women. At Fifth
avenue the equine again took into the
street and continued across the track
TO Fourth avenue. where several men
succeeded in stopping it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

\ pitiful story was told yesterday
in Justice Halls office. when James
Ripple, an old man 20 years of age,
with snow capped hair and a physique
showing many years Of toll and hard
ships, accused his only son of a Sc
rious crime Of assaulting and chok-
ing him, with the object in view of
driving him away from his home and
thus depriving him of a place to rest
his head in his declining days. Mr..
Ripple resides on a farm in LeClaire
township. Resently his son. Andrew
Ripple was married, and continued to
make his home at the old homestead.
Now the father accuses the son of
him and endeavoring by
his treatment TO drive him away from
home and thus allow the son to have
complete possession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20
DAVENPORT DOTS

An interesting development has
taken place in the Mic Coin bank
ruptcy case. Referee Helmick has is
sued an order requesting all the credi-
tors to pay over in cash before May
y, 10 per cent of the amount of their
claims in order that the case may be
taken to the district court. Trustee
Howard Boudinot has filed an appli-
cation for authority to commence an
action in the district court for the re
covery of the sole assets of the said
bankrupt estate Of Coin. upon the
ground that it was fraudulently trans
ferred to him. The creditors are re-
quired to pay 10 per cent of the
amount of their claims, this being an
advance payment of the costs which
Will ensue in carrying the matter into
the higher court. The notice further
stipulates that in case a creditor shall
fail to contribute his share of the
costs, that he shall not share in the
funds so recovered. The liabilities of
Coin are placed at $1,000 with no
available assets. Attorneys Isaac
Petersburger and Murphy and Suse-
mihl are the attorneys for the trus-
tee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

the county Jail and from thence with
out delay to the state penitentiary To-
Gated at Joliet and there confined I'M
til discharged in due course of law.
So, Andrew Pearson. Larceny. De
PENDANT in court. Motion by defend
ant to quash Indictment. Motion by
defendant for continuance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

In Butler township. Is miles north
of the city occurred the death of Mrs.
Jochim Prizes, aged 6S years. De-
ceased was born Oct. %. 1886 in Neck
lenburg. ScherNin. and in 1862 came to
Davenport where she was married to
the husband who preceded her to the
grave II years ago. In 1866 deceased
settled with her family upon a farm
in Butler township. Seven children
survive her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

Word comes from New York to Mr..
and Mrs. Robert II. Mott, of the death
of Mr.. Motifs brother, Rev. Charles d.
Mott, ID. d., of New York. DR.. Mott
is well remembered here as pastor for
eight years of the First Presbyterian
church. He left here some p years
ago, going to Washington, \. j., and
recently he lived at High Bridge a
suburb of New York City. Two strokes
of paralysis the past year FASTENED his
end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

\ new concern. which will manufac-
ture seeders, and which is composed
Of business men of Sibley, H., has
decided to locate here and promises
to have its plant. which will be located
in the western end of the city, ready
for operation July 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

An important directors meeting of
the Outing club was held Wednesday
evening to which it was reported that
the two subscription lists had been
filed, one of these being for the issue
of second mortgage bonds in the sum
of 5000 and the other for the secur-
ing of 100 new members. The bonds
were in the amounts of 500 each.
Joe II. Lane subscribing for 5000 and
the remaining amount was taken by
As members of the club who sub
scribed for 500 each. The bonds run
for years and draw 5 per cent inter
est.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20
A LINGERING COUGH

Il hA4N oIINAANH W ~ IG1
The cough that holds on
in spite of all remedies needs
energetic and above all thor
cugh treatment. A mere
cough mixture won't do.
Root out the cold that causes
the cough.
How? SCOTS Emulsion.
Why SCOTS Emulsion d?
Because it stops the irrita-
ton, soothes the tissues and
heals the affected membranes.
When? Right away.
SCOTS Emulsion begins to
help with the first dose.
Wen send you sample free upon reoues..
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl Street. New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

The habit of clipping trains" has
grown to be such a nuisance in Mo-
line, that railway officials are taking
measures to put stop to it before
some one Is killed and a suit for big
damages against them results. Most
of the offenders at present are news
boys. y railway official is in this city
looking the matter up, and he will
set things in motion to cause the ar
rest of some of the offenders, not for
Tipping but under the more serious
charge of trespassing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

Wednesday afternoon at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brockmann, Jr., 100 West Fourth
street, at the age Of years, occurred
the death of Agnes. the beloved idol
of the household. The parents have
the deep sympathy of the community
in their bereavement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

Miss Alta Nagel, daughter of street
commissioner Henry Nagel was in
iured on Harrison street below Fourth
while alighting from a south bound
street car. The girl was coming to
the city hall when the accident hap
pened. The young lady says she pull
ed the bell cord. and Immediately
afterwards some one else did the same
thing, thereby pulling the motorman,
who kept on going and passed the
corner. The girl in attempting to
alight. was thrown to the pavement
and sustained an injury to her hand,
shoulder and knee. the latter being the
more serious, because of a former in
jury which is just being healed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

Theodore Pratt, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Pratt, 154 Rail
road avenue, who disappeared from
home a short time ago and who was
suspected of taking $3.50 {, f the family
cash with him, has been located. He
is at Ross, Ind, where his grand
mother lives. Explanations followed.
and the missing money was found in
a bureau drawer at home, just where
the boy had placed it. Relieved to
find his son was not a thief, the father
readily fOrgave him for running away
and allowed him to remain with his
grandmother, where he will remain
for some time. Mr.. Pratt, ST.. himself
is now in Indiana. but he Will return
alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

Commencement exercises this year
will have an added interest from the
fact that there will be two graduates
from the kindergarten training de-
partment. The training in this de-
puartment occupies two years, and
has aroused much interest among the
young lady students of the school as
well as among people outside the city
who have been interested in the
growth Of the kindergarten move
ment. and there are many cadets in
training. also applicants for future
enrolment.
With the street full of carriages and
wagons and the walks crowded with
shOppers. runaway horse belonCino
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20
MOLINE MENTION

III fill you full of Lead and other
similar threats are what two Gales
burg boys said to Officer Wigers when
he discovered they were endeavoring
to run the Prospect dance Wednes-
day evening. They were Bernard Nc
CURE and Herman johnson. Magis-
trate Olson gave them ten and fifteen
day respectively on the rock pile,
where they will be given chance to
think twice before acting.
Mrs. Sophia Berglund, living at 1913
Fifth avenue. fell down a ladder yes
terday while attempting to get into
the attic of her home and sustained
n fracture of the right ankle. DIR. w.
o. Beam was called to attend her
She is a lady past the age of so and
it is feared she has sustained internal
injuries.
Yesterday the Moline Factory Base
ball league was organized at Il meeting
held at Deere d Co.'S. 1t was decided
to have six teams, each team to play
- games, to be played each Saturday
afternoon. A committee of three was
appointed to arrange the schedule.
Mayor c. p. Skinner will be asked to
serve as president of the league and
Frank Gilbert was made secretary of
the league. The shops represented
will be Deere & Co., Moline Plow COM
panY. Deere d Mansur company. Nelie
Carriage company. ID. NJ. SechIer Car
riage company, and the sixth team
will be either organized by the Moline
Wagon company or Barnard q Leas
Manufacturing company. The news
papers may also be represented. The
league has been organized only for
sport. nothing to be charged for adj
mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

James d. Slower. of this city and
Miss Laura Louise Towle. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Towle. were
united in marriage Wednesday at the
home of the brides parents at 6244
Kimbark avenue. Chicago. The ser
vices were read by Rev. F. w. Millar.
Mr.. Slower and his bride will be at
home after July / at 2oO2 Sixth avenue,
Moline Mr. Slower i one of the en-
ergetic young men who has located
here from Chicago. drawn by the
promising future of Moline. He y
member of the firm Of Slower Bros
building and selling houses. and has
won many friends in the city during
his short residence here His bride
will be warmly welcomed in social
circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

\ broken shaft in the engine room
compelled the Barnard & Leas Manu-
featuring company to lay off all ma
chine men at noon yesterday. Trouble
has been brewing for several days, as
a result of the slipping of the main
pulley connected to the engine. and it
developed yesterday afternoon that
the shaft was broken in the hub.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-20

Lberay principle thought unirg and
treatment of all affections both acute and chronic simple and complex ranging
influenza
bronchial cough from an
NJ Medical
Assembly Chambr the State Capitol at Albany ~ T. JAN 9TH 1859