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Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
issue an elaborate Worlds Fair Folder
on the first of the year, giving full in
formation, with illustrations, of the
great Louisiana Purchase Exposition at
st. Louis. Ticket Offices on the entire
system will be furnished with all details
concerning the route to St. Louis, to-
gether with advance information concern
ing hotels and boarding houses.
The Baltimore & Ohio is the original
line from the east to st. Louis. Early
in 1927 the founders wished to connect
Baltimore and the seaboard, by the most
direct line westward, with st. Louis on
the Mississippi. From Baltimore to
Cumberland the line followed the old
national pike; then a direct line was
built to Parkersburg on the Ohio River;
other companies built lines from Park
ersburg direct to st. Louis, and all OF
these lines have merged into the Balti-
more and Ohio System, which forms the
most direct route between the East and
the West.
Solid vestibule trains run daily from
New YORK, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Pittsburg and Columbus to
Cincinnati and st. Louis.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
A PLEA FOR OUR EVERGREEN

For years the indiscriminate and un.
restrained cutting of our evergreens has
gone on. From every town on the rail-
road i'll Ke and Sussex counties carload
after carload has been sent to supply the
holiday demand. The shipping of ever
green in winter is as much of business
as the shipping of fruits in summer. The
dealers who have regular depots, send
ignorant men into the woods to cut the
holly and the lovely evergreen vines
wherever they can find them. These
men, who think only of present gain,
mutilate the holly and drag up the vines
by the roots without any regard to their
propagation, and through this ruthless
treatmentthey are threatened with speedy
determination.
These beautiful things are Natures
gift to our level sand plains to brighten
and grace our winter landscapes. Who
does not love to see them growing? Who
has not felt the charm of the holly with
its dark green enameled leaves aid glow
ing scarlet berries? Shall we stand idly
by and see it all destroyed without a
protest? Has Delaware no pride in her
evergreens?
From financial standpoint alone it is
worth while to preserve our evergreens.
1t is short sighted policy to destroy them.
Ii they are given chance to rest, if they
are properly cut, with a view of their
propagation, they will continue to be
steady source of revenue as well as a
source of JOY to those who love them for
their beauty.
The men, who are land owners and the
natural protectors of our forest treasurers,
should control this traffic. Nature is
pleading silently for help. Let her not
plead in vain. Men post notices on their
lands to protect the game birds, the law
protects them also, or there would be no |
game birds. Let the owners of forest |
lands post notices to protect our ever
green's, or soon there will be no ever
green's. Other states protect their forest |
treasurers from the vandalism that turns |
every beautiful thing into gold if not |
restrained. Why should Delaware not |
come to the rescue of her evergreens
before it is too late? Nowhere has the
holly grown more luxuriently. Kent |
md Sussex should be proud of it and i
,very land owner should take steps to
preserve it.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
NO SALOON FOR DELMAR

George G. Russell, who has made
three applications to sell liquor at his
new hotel, situated on the Maryland side
OF Delmar, has been again for the third
time turned down by the county COM
missioners of Wicomico county. Mr..
Russell in his third application, hearing
upon which was begun last Tuesday,
was represented by T. F. J. Rider,
while the remonstrants were represented
by Ellegood & Freeman. The objection
seems not to be against Mr. Russell, who
is well known throughout Delaware, but
against the proposition to open addi-
tional saloons in this section under the
new laws and practices.
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Fountain Pen Perfection
The Quaker City self-Filling Fountain Pen
fills itself and thereby fills q
long-felt want

hfee 1TeSS
Anv reliable time saver is eagerly well
coined by the modern business man. Pro-
bably the most forceful illustration of this
condition of things in recent years was
the enthusiasm with which the fountain
pen was greeted. 1t seemed to mean the
saving of 80 much time and annoyance
for so many people that its sale was SIM
ply phenominal.
But the fountain pen was not by any
means perfect and its users soon discov-
cred that the bother was only concen-
trated, instead of being dispensed with.
The finest fountain pen would write in
differently well as long as there was ink
in it but, when that gave out our busy
man had to stop, unscrew an inky cap,
hunt around for filler and the particu-
lar ink recommended by the manufac-.
turers of that particular pen and 80 on:
through long process of annoyance.
The manufacturers of the Quaker City
Self-Filling Fountain Pen have overcome
all this bother and produced practical
writing tool which is as easy to use as il
one were simply writing with the filler
needed for the old pen. There is noth-:
ing to unscrew, nothing to squirt, moth.
ing to lose or get out of order. Its con-.
struction is simple and substantial and
the operation of filling it SO simple that
you wonder nobody thought of it before.
1t is merely necessary to dip the pen
pressing it slightly, lift up as usual and
20 on writing. Its capacit, is no less
than the bothersome kind.
We feel that we are not over-praising
the Quaker City Self-Filling Fountain
Pen when we saw that it represents the
acme OF fountain pen achievement.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
SETTLERS EXPECTED

The advertising matter distributed all
over the world by the Delaware State
Board of Agriculture praising the three
counties Of Delaware as a paradise for
home-seekers and thrifty farmers, is bear
ing much fruit. Professor Wesley Webb,
secretary of the board. whose Office is in
the Court House building, is hard at
work with the assistance of his stenog-
rapher, Mrs. Ritter, in receiving and
answering letters coming in by every
mail from Germany, England and
Canada. Professor Webb is paying the
strictest attention to every letter, an
swering it personally and fully, and the
board is expecting that as result of this
work on the part of the immigration bu-
reau scores of settlers with their thrifty
families will come to Delaware in the
Spring. The small farms which they
can build and settle upon are already
mapped out, and when the new settlers
arrive they will find everything awaiting
them. ANY of these people willing to
work hard can establish a comfortable
home, but those who are not may starye
and have to walk back.
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- EGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE,

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, Sep. Ia, 1903.
Upon the application OF Elizabeth Somers
and William Il. Solners, Junior, Exscutors
OF Benjamin r. Lippincott, late Of St
Georges Hundred. in said county, deceased,
It Is ordered and directed by the Register of
Wills that the Executors aforesaid give
notice OF granting OF Letters 1estamentary
OF granting thereof, by causing advartise-
menfs to be posted within forty days from the
date OF such etters In six OF the most public
place OF the County Of New Castle, requiring
all persons having demands against the estate
TO present the same or abide by an act of
Assembly in such case made and ..roviied
and also cause the same to be inserted within
the same period in THE MIDDLErowN TRAM
SCRIPT, q newspaper published In Mfddletown
Del, aud TO be continued therein two months.
49,, Given under the hand and seal OF
SEAL Office of the Register Of Wills afore-
t~-Y-9 said. at Wilmington, in New Castle
Connty aforesaid. the day and year above
FRED 3. BACH. Register Of wis.
Nor. cE-N Notice is hereby given that Letters
Te1tamentaFy were In due form OF law
granted unto the undersigned on the l4th day
OF September. a. ID 1908, and that all persons
having Claims against the estate OF the de-
ceased must present the same, duly atteetedx
TO the said Executors. on or before the I4th
day Of September, lt0H, or abide the Act on
Assembly In such case made and provided.
fLIZABETH SOMERS,
william y. sOMEHB, JR..
Address. Francis o. A iler. Esq.
~ bunrse tuilding, philadelphia. m.
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Reduced Rates to New Orleans and Return

Reduced Rates to New Orleans and Return
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
On account of the meetings of the
American Economic Society and the
American Historical Society, at New
Orleans, La, December % to January l,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell round-trip tickets to New Orleans
and return from all stations ON its lines,
December "a, 25, and 26, good for return
passage until January 5, inclusive, at re-
duced rates. For specific information
consult Ticket Agents.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
THE COMING OF THE NEW YEAR
T. C. HARBAUGH.

| Il u nA6bAU0hs
Why did they ring the bells last night
In steeples white and tall?
Why was the earth with joy bedight?
The soft snow over all
/ Was it a dream, or did hear
A sound beneath my sill,
While winters starlight, cold and clear.
Revealed the sleeping hill?
Nay, nay, the New Year came last night
Another year was born:
His footprints in the f1eecy white
The watchers saw this morn;
The newborn guest is at the door,
A smile upon his brow;
But he will leave us old and poor
A heeting year from now.
He brings to all who wait for him
A smile, laugh, tear;
So, fill the chalice to the brim
And drink the Glad New Year;
Let every heart be gay and light,
And vanish every sigh,
A New Year came to us last night
Adown the winter sky.
Aye, at his beck the birds will sing,
In Springtime's scented bowers,
And from beneath his feet will spring
Gods sweetest, fairest flowers:
He'll tarry till the Summer weayes
Her web of many hues,
And Autumn mid her golden sheayes
Her happiness renews.
For him the songsters of the dells
Will strike their clearest strains,
And buttercups and lily bells
Will deck the worlds and plains
His skies will wear the softest blue,
The brook that seeks the sea
Will have song for me and you,
Beneath the stately tree.
Nor will he leave ls till once more
The earth is robed in snow,
And on the erer-sounding shore
The winds of winter blow:
Then, leaning on his own good staff,
Kindhearted, old and gray,
The vintage of the year he'll quaff
And slowly pass away.
ble>s the bells that ring him in,
With many song and shout,
Ere long, know, amid earth's din
They'll gladly ring him out;
But while he tarries as our guest
Let there be ringing cheer:
He'll be the friend we love the best
The winsome, glad New Year!
He came before the dawn of day,
A cherub with a smile,
Adown the filmy starlit way
He travelled many a mile;
And at each door all DER the land
He knocked amid the din;
And blest be he whose kindly hand
Was first TO let him in.
The cEallace fill and let him know
That love for him is strong,
Amid the softly falling snow
0 greet him with song;
from pole to pole, from sea to sea,
In accent loud and clear,
let every heart be glad and free
To greet the good New Year.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
Wedding Cards Ont

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Eisep5erger an
nounce the coming marriage of their
daughter, Miss Frances G. Eisenberger
and John Thoene on January 18th. The
ceremony will take place in Christ Epis-
copal Church, Delaware City, and will
be performed by the rector, the Rev.
William J. Hamilton.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
Will Elect President

At the meeting of the Levy Court on
Tuesday of next week, the body will be
reorganized and new president elected
for the ensuing year. The indications
are that Policeman Chandler will be re-
elected president and Horace G. Know
les will in all probability be chosen
again for the courts attorney.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

Winter Excursion Rates via Baltimore and
0hie Railroad
Excursion tickets are now on sale to
Winter resorts in the South: also to
points in Alabama. Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas and New Mexico. For tickets and
full information apply to ticket agents or
II. A. Miller, T. P. A. City office Water
and Market Sts., Wilmington, DEL, D.
and A. Phone 1758 A.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
GREAT HOLIDAY SALE!

vicinity remember to visit the Globe Store
Time describing all Of great
offerings especially holiday merchandise which
will be offered will in plain words that we
values that ever offered by any mer-
chant in he o a hundred miles around
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
FURNISHINGS
Mems 81 Shoes, $3.50

Men, "a Shoes, $3.50
The very kind you want is
here-from light and dressy
patent coltskin to the heavy
leather-lined storm shoes; and a
big variety of shapes, in lace.
All sizes.
About the best bargain we have
turned up this season-no telling
when we will again strike it so
rich.
$2.oO Mems Especial" Shoes,
As good making, leather, trim
ming and style as you will find
in any So shoe outside this store
some dealers actually get
$3.50 for no better. Hand
sewed, welted and stitched oak
soles. All feathers. All sizes.
$l.9O elsewhere $3.50. Mems
shoes of box calf or patent
coltskin-Goodyear welted and
stitched soles - comfortable
shapes and stylish.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

mother who sees them.
Father likes them, too-but. of
course, he's most always think
ing about something else.
The Boy? Well, he's always
ready for an Overcoat, so bring
him in.
Coverts, Kerseys, Friezes and
Cheviots. Not a detail omitted
that belongs to an
OVERCOAT.
All sizes to fit Big Boys or
Little Fellows, with a price range
by easy steps from 50 up to $40,
according to size.
5000 elsewhere $3.50. Tour
ist, double breasted Overcoat
for boys Of 10 to Is years. Dark
or light Oxford and overplaids;
collar of material; belt across
back; broad military shoulders.
$3.50 elsewhere IS. Swagger
Overcoats for boys of 10 to is
years. The material a dark
Oxford that will wear splen-
didly; broad shoulders; cut full
and roomy.
30. 6O elsewhere $3.50. Reg
ulation Refers for boys of 8 to
10 years. Blue or dark Ok
ford; collar Of material; chew
ron on sleeve; gilt naval but
tons; lined with Italion cloth.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02
WASHINGTON LETTER

WARRINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26th, 1903.
DEGRADING the Democratic opposi-
~ tion to the Panama canal treaty,
which continues to be the main topic of
conversation here, Senator Simmons, q
Democrat from North Carolina, says "If
the Democratic party be instrumental in
bringing about the defeat of the treaty.
the American people will hold the party
responsible therefor and might soon for
get the conduct Of the President" This
is but one Of many expressions of opinion
by Democratic Senators, which makes
the Republicans certain that the treaty
will he ratified.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

Admiral John G. Walker has returned
from the Isthmus and handed satisfac-
tory report to the President. He says
that the health of the marines on the
Isthmus is good. that there are now
plenty Of them to protect Panama, that
their presence is desired by the inhabi-
tants and that ii is not advisable to send
regular troops as this action might cause
some uneasiness. Minister w. I. Bu-
chanan is now at Panama and was accord
ed magnificent reception at the govern
ment palace. All the ministers, men,
bers ofthe iunta and prominent foreign
ers were present. The new American
Minister was escorted by body Of troops
and given guard Of honor. He has pre-
sented his credentials and complete dip
lomatic relations with the new Republic
are thus established. Great Britain and
Cuba have recognized Panama. The Ad-
ministration is prepared FOR any ener-
gency on the Isthmus. More marines
are being sent and several transport ships
are in readiness to hurry troops 10 the
scene in case Of trouble. II there must
be war, il is thought that the most hu-
name way would be to end it at once and
in such manner that it would not oc-
cur again. Colombia would be defeated
quickly and would perhaps become
American territory.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

@EGIsTER,s ORDER.
REAiIsTFR OF WILLS OFFICE.

New astIe County, Del October 28, 1908
Upon the application OF Elizabeth Marlin, ,Ad
ministratiix OF Richard Marin late OF Black
bird Hd In said county. deceased. 1t is order
Ell and ul. ected by tn. Register of Wills thatthe
.dministratrixltoresaidgi noticeof grantin
Letters OF ofAdminisfrat tionunon theestsfe 81 the
decreased with the date OF granting thereof, by
causing advertisements 10 be posted withif,
forty days from the date OF such Letters in six
OF the most public piaces OF the County OF
New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
nands against the estate TO present the same,
or abide i,y u act Of Assembly in such case
made and provided and also cause the same
10 be inserted within the same period in The
MlddleEown Transcript, a newspaper pub
lished tn Middletown, Del. ,and TO be continued
therein two months.
,., Given under the Land and seal OF
lsKAL Office or the Register OF Wills afore-
%f- said at Wilmington, In New Castle
County aforesaid. the day and year above
FRED E BACH. Register Of wills.
NOTICE, els hereby given thai Letters
decentralization were ndue fOrmofiaEgrant
I'd unto The undersigned, ,bn the twenty-eighth
day nf Urt, A. H., 1908. &nd all persons hav-
inR ola inns against the c3tate OF the deceased
m151st present the same, fauy ataested. 10 the
nnid Adminisfratrix, On pr before the TWEEN "
eighth day or Oct, 1904. II abide the. Act Of As
sefnh1y in such case made and provided.
EiIZABETH MARIM. ADMINISTRATIVE.
Address Martin B, BurrJ Esq, a Att0rney-at-
49, NJ. Mfddletown, Delaware.
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GLOBE CLOTHING STORE.
MIDDLEToWN DELAWARE
ID EGisTER's ORDER.
REGISTER OF Wills OFFICE,

hFGlSTER OF WILLS OFFICE,
New Castle County, DEL, November 2Dih, 10 g.
Upon the application Of Hannah X. Jones
and James X. Hoffecker, Executors OF
dred, In said county, deceased. 1t is
Willis that the Executors aforesaid give
notice OF granting Of Letters Testamen-
tary upon the esta te of the deceased, with the
date OF granting thereof, by causing advertise
ments to be posted withii 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 In such case made and provided; and
also cause the same 70 be inserted within the
same period In the Miadletown TRANSCRIPT,
O newspaper published fA Middletown, Del.
and to be continued therein two months
49,, Given under the hand and seal of
seal Office OF the Register Of Wills afore-
t--y said, at Wilmington, In New Castle
County afol esaid, the day and ear above writ
FRED e. BACH, Register Of wills
Z NoTTCK-Notice Is hereby given that Letters
Tesfamentary we've In ne form OF law
granted unto the undersigned on the twentieth
day OF November A. ID, 1908, end that all per-
sous having claims against the estate OF the
deceased must present the same duly attested
10 the said Executors on Or before the twen-4
tfeth day o. November 1871. or abide the Act
Of Assembly In such case made ana provided.
HANNAH r. JONES.
JAMES n. HOFFECKER,
Address, Mlddletown. Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

The TRANSCRIPT, $1.OO per year.
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Here is ONLY Drop Of Our Great Offerings.
Remember Who is Offering This, the Globe Store.
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Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

ADVERTISE IN THE TRANSCRIPT.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

Chances Of war with Columbia are
much discussed here, and it is though
quite possible that Colombia's g determine
tion to attack Panama will involve her i'm
conflict with the United State. General
Reyes, who is still in Washington, recog-
nizes the danger of this and continues to
cable his countrymen to be patient, and
not to forget that war with Panama
means war with the only world power of
the Western Hemisphere. He has hand
ed Secretary Hay note of protest against
the United States recognition of Panama,
and is awaiting the reply before return
ing to Columbia to take command of the
government. No doubt the General will
try to fight If his countrymen insist, but
seeing the uselessness of such struggle
he intends to do his utmost to prevent it.
To answer the criticism that the ratifica-
ton of the canal treaty by the Panama
junta was not equivalent to its acceptance
by representative men on the Isthmue,
Minister Bunau-Varilla brought to State
Department official notice that the act Of
the iunta has been formally approved by
the municipal councils Of the twelve prin.s
cipal provinces of the Republic.
Middletown transcript., 1904-01-02

In renouncing their opposition to the
treaty, the minority Senators have been
described as deserting sinking ship,
and politicians are now asking what will
be the effect Of Senator Germans blum
der in starting his party on course from
which they were turned by the instruc-
ton OF their state legislatures or by the
demands of Democratic governors and
their party press. The Maryland Sena-
tor has led his party into mistake and
has injured, if not destroyed, his chances
of the Democratic nomination; at least
such is the general opinion here. 1t is
significant that leader Murphey of Tam
many Hall, whose motto is success and
who judges men merely by their vote get
ting ability, has given out partial en-
dorsement of William Randolph Hearst
as the next candidate, although until re-
Gently the Tammany leader was very
friendly with Senator German. Repre-
sentative Cooper of Texas, who declared
that German is "slick politician" but
that this reputation is not popular with
the people, says that Hearst will get the
nomination and that German will man
age the campaign. 1t is thought by
many that Senator Gorman's mistake on
the canal question will rob him even of
his title of ''slick politician" The next
Democratic caucus where the canal ques-
ton will be discussed promises to be
stormy one, and may result in leader
Gorman's practical downfall.
Nv
Senator Morgan will speak against the
canal and it is believed that he will oc-
cupy much of the Senate's time but little |
Of its attention. If the Democrats in |
sist upon delivering campaign speeches |
IN the Senate, the Republican majority |
will have the treaty considered in execu-
i've session
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-14
POPULISTS NOMINATE
WATSON NAMED FOR PRESIDENT
AND TIBBLEs FOR VICE
PRESIDENT.

Springfield. Ill., July 6.-Thomas E.
Watson of Georgia for president. and
Thomas H. Tibbles of Nebraska for
vice president, was the ticket nominal
ed by reclamation Tuesday by the Pop
ulist national convention The names
Of William V. Allen Of Nebraska and
Of Samuel W. Williams of Indiana were
placed before the convention for presi
dent. but before the list of states had
been completed in the rollcall their
names were withdrawn and Watson
was nominated by reclamation.
Former Senator Allen twice instruct
ed the chairman of the Nebraska dele
cation to say that his name must not
go before the convention. But still
Allen received more than 400 votes,
and many believe he would have been
nominated had he consented to be a
candidate. Whether Watson will &C.
cept the nomination no one seems to
know. Watson was quoted as saying
that IL the Democrats at ST. Louis
nominated William R. Hearst he would
support Hearst for president.
The platform adopted is a reaffirma-
ton of the Omaha platform of 1892
It was adopted as reported by the COM
mittee.
Former Congressman E. r. Ridgely
Of Kansas attempted to secure post
ponement Of nominating a ticket until
after the st. Louis convention, but the
convention promptly tabled his reso-
1ufinn