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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
DELAWARE CITY

Miss Hammitt's class in china painting
is holding all exhibition in the studio,
Washington and Front streets. 1t began
| Monday and will end on the twelfth. The
studio will he open afternoon and even
ing from two until ten P. NJ.
/ The railroad yards are presenting a
busy appearance this week. Several car
loads of stone and building material have
arrived for the operations at Fort du-
Pont.
Sergeants Tinney and Haskell and
Musician Ayers of Fort dupont, took the
Civil service examination in Philadelphia
| on Saturday for positions on the new
force of the Pennsylvania State Consta-
bulary.
Corporal Baldwin Farrell and Private
Archibald Livsey, of the 45th Company
Coast Artillery, Fort dupont, have re-
turned from their two months furlong,
| which was spent at Slaughter Beach.
They report having had an excellent
time.
The Delaware City Ministries at a meet.
ing ON Saturday evening, decided to post
pone their show until one week after
Thanksgiving, having learned that the
annual Thanksgiving supper was to be
held for the benefit of st. Paul's R. c..
Church.
On account of the New Castle County
Teachers Institute at Newark, there will
be no sessions in the public schools here
this week.
The Clover Athletic Club on Saturday
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year Harry Hall, President; Chas.
Hall, Vice-President; Joseph Siddons,
Secretary and Treasurer, and ]. T. Scar
borough, Sergeant-at-arms.
Private Michael Bird, Hospital Corps,
U. S. Army, who was stationed at Fort
DUPONT for several years, but who has
been in the General Hospital at Washing
ton, d. c., is paying his many friends at
Fort DUPONT and Delaware City visit.
Mr.. Bird has recently been discharged
from the army having served thirty years
continuous service, and has an excellent
record. lie has seen service in nearly
every State in the Union, took part in the
Pine Ridge and other Indian campaigns
and is well thought of and has many let
tiers of recommendation from high officers
in the service. He expects to return to
his home in Boston within few days.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
ApPOOUINIMINK HUNDRED ]

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1905
are now due. and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
SATURDAYS
NOVEMBER 4, IL, Is and 25, 1905,
From A. NJ, to o'clock, P. M.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
SECTION 80. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of August there shall be
an abatement Of per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day Of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement Of three
per centum On all taxes paid alter the
first day Of December FIVE per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
WILLIAM n. MONEY
COLLECTOR 81 Taxes for Appoquinimink Hundred; !,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
CHESAPEAKE cITyiTEMs

Mr.. Clark Bafwick is visiting relative
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Oakley Barwick spent several day
last week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Richard Reynolds has removed hi
his family to Baldwin Banks.
Mrs. Wardell Ross left last week fo
Wilmington where she, will reside.
Mrs. James Vaughan is spending some
time with her daughter in Wilmington.
Mr.. James Scanlin, of Wilmington, il
the guests of his daughter, Mrs. William
Borem.
A number from here attended the
Democratic parade at Cecilton, on We'd
nesday evening oflast week.
Mrs. Harry Manlove and daughter
Lionne and Miss Marion Boulder spent
several davs IA week at Cecilton.
Tie excl al.ge has been moved from
the home of Mrs. Mary Bungard to the
store of Albert Beiswanger. Mrs. Bum
gard having moved there will still take
charge.
Last years Euchre Club re-organized
this year with few new members, max
ing thirty in all. The first meeting will
be held next Thursday, at the home of
Miss Egee.
Mr. and Mrs. Waitman Smithers, Mr..
and Mrs. Bennett Steele, Miss Margaret
Smack, Mrs. ]. F. Price and Miss Kay
Price attended the Smithers-Young we'd
ding at Belair, on Wednesday of last
week.
Don't forget We want you all to attend
the poultry supper to be held in the
Masonic Hall, on November 8, 10 and IL.
Each evening free entertainment will
be given. Admission at the door cents,
supper %.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beaston enter
tanned few friends in honor of their son
Wards eighteenth birthday, on Friday,
November 8. Among those present
were: Miss Lille and Margaret Johnson,
Mamie Bouchelle, Elizabeth Cooling,
Katie Mcdonald, Marion Boulder, Fam
ME Wright, Louise Boulder, Mary Foard,
Messrs William and Charles Schaefer,
Nelson Cooling, George Bnrem, Edward
Beaston. Quite an enjoyable evening
was spent in playing various games. A
prize was awarded to the one finding the
greatest number of peanuts that had been
hidden in the room, Geo. Borem was the
lucky one.
A masquerade party was given at the
home of Miss Jennie Biddle, on Hal
lowe'en. Those present were: Misses Fam
ME, Mary, Anna and Myra Allen, Sadie,
Louise and Lizzie Tatman, Clara Hudson,
Ida, Dora, and Ruth Morgan,
Lulu and Anna Bristow, Minnie Buck
worth, ETA and Sadie Fillingame, Mamie
litter, Lizzie Wells, Helen Benson, Elsie
Bessie Loveless, Ada Benson,
Mrs. Harry Fillingame, Mrs. John
Allen, Mrs. Noble Benson, Mrs. John
Wells, Mrs. Palmer holland, Mrs. Jerome
Biddle. Messrs. John Kirk, Isaac Payne,
Brooks Allen, Tom johnson, Allen Con-
away, Her Lum, Archie Foster, Clayton,
Norris, Bennett, Victor and
Venus Buckworth, James and Reed Kirk,
William Norris, Edwin and Elwood Muir
ray, John Bristow, Nathan Carter, Lor-
emza, and Geo. Biddle, Frank Fillingame,
Eli Wells, Parker holland, George Buskirk
Charles Lum and William Metz.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
Addicks' Propertv Sold

At the County Court House Tuesday
morning the property Of J. Edward Ad-
dicks at No. 10O6 King street, formerly
the Wilmington Club. which for several
years has been Addicks' headquarters in
Wilmington, was sold at public sale by
Sheriff ellis. The property was sold un.
der foreclosure proceedings and was pur.
chased by Ii. H. Ward, attorney, for
$SS25. This was considered high price
for the property. The mortgages, taxes
and costs against it amount to about $500
The city will get $5l9 for four years taxes
and the county $S4 for two years taxes.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
st. Georges Hundred -!

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1905 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT LLoYD's HOTEL, IN ODESSA,
NOVEMBER Is, 1905,
From 10 A. NJ, to P. M.
AT sTIDHAM's HOTEL. IN PORT PENN,
NOVEMBER %, 1905,
From 10 A. M, to P. M,
and at the County Tax Collectors Office,
South Broad street, Middletown, Del,
every Saturday during the month of No
vember from A. NJ, to P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
SECTION 35. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of August there shall be
an abatement of per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Deem
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid after the
first day of December five per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
WALTER BEASTEN,
Collector OF Taxes for st. Georges Hun
dred,
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
Delaware IL: Washington O

The Delaware College football team
played in good form on Saturday at
Newark and defeated the Washington
College eleven by the score Of II to O..
Delaware started its good work at the be-
ginning OF the first half and made a
touchdown after five minutes play. The
work Of Hauber, Pie, yoss, Baldwin,
Francis and Joseph featured the game.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
OF
B|aCkbird Hundred !

The taxable residents of Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1905 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT BLACKBIRD,
NOVEMBER Is and rs, 1905,
From to 4 o'clock, P. M.
AT FLEMING's LANDING,
NOVEMBER 20 and 27, 1905,
From 2 to o'clock, P. NJ.
AT DELANEY's,
NOVEMBER "a, 1905,
From to o'clock, P. NJ,
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
SECTION 80. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of August there shall be
an abatement of per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid after the
first day of December five per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN BETH,
Collector Of Taxes for Biackbird Hundred.
p. 0. Address -Blackbird, Del.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
NOTIcE--REMOVAL

DR.. w. E. Barnard, Surgeon Dentist.
has vacated the Anderson property, and
removed his Offices and residence to the
property recently occupied by the late
s. NJ. Reynolds, next door to the post
office. Long Distance Phone, No. 81.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
The kiddletOWn Transcript
Mails lose as Follows.

Going North-7.2o a. IN 1906 a. m, $50 pm,
s.4s p. m. and 9p. m.
Going south SO0 am. 4. Is p. m, and p m
For Odesss-7a.0 a.. M, 81 a IN Ii 30 u H.,
450 p. m.
For warwick Cecilton and Earlville $50 a,
M. and a., p. m.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1905-11-08
) What a
Beautifully \
! Painted House,

3 This is the universal re. }
3 mark of the people when !
5 looking at our work.
3 Why is his?
: Because we give person
attention to all of our work, s
and special attention to the {
) blending of colors. We also 8
have first-class workmen 3
and guarantee our workAS
Give US a call and - :
explain why you shout
ploy
O. M. MATTHEWS 8
Practical Painter. 9
p. o. BOX, 40, 3
rliddletOwn, Del. (
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
CONSIDERS
PEACE WITH JAPS
Discusses Terms with Council
Japanese Thought to Have
Suggested Conditions.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE Asso-
ciated Press learns on exceptional au-
thority that the question Of peace was
formally considered by Emperor Nicho-
las and his ministers at the conference
held at Tsarkoe Selo yesterday.
fore the discussion began the emperor
exacted from each one present a solemn
promise not to divulge the slightest
hint Of what happened. The belief il,
however, that the possible conditions
and terms were under consideration.
It is suggested In high quarters that
the Russian government from Japan,
altho it is certain that ii did not come
thru the regular diplomatic channels.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
: THROW GIRLS BODY TO DOGS
police Of Monilef Heap Atrocities
Upon Jews.
-, york SIM Special serv

New York Sun SQeciAA oo1'Aes'
!, ]. p1arlin Feb 17.-The Vorwaerts pub
f1;ahes letters from Mohileff, Russia,, in
Which Which details are given Of the terrible s
.barbarities practiced by the police ole % OF
during Sillri the early days Of February.
was ao5 t d,st poee
~ sei n,,meroi,s arrests. They drove the
prisoners 1,ai to the police station, where
bTusay sssanl dedn ~ a fas
IF pfil stairs. then dragged up again and
again flung d9va This treatment hsesma was IA,
repeated until tb bne eon ess the pris-
o oners We're beaten with. swords and
taken to the courtyard where ced they were we're
struck t, them. with muskets, breaking
The soldiers gouged out. eyes and n.
| a number Of persons were made
.crippl III 81, ANS j.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
WOMAN SLABS BURGLAR
WHO. STABBED HER

Chicago, Feb. 17.-In struggle with
a. colored burglar armed with knife,
Mrs. Minnie Meyers, 172 West Twelfth
street, was stabbed early today and
the. negro was wounded with his own
weapon, which had been ssnatched from
him by Mrs. Meyers. She had been
awakened by some one moving about
in her bedroom, and, half dazed, she
attacked the intruder. Her relatives
rushing in, beat the negro fearfully and
held him until the arrival Of police
men. Mrs. Meyers injuries are not
dangerous.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17

scandalous manner, several being
logged almost to death.
One girl, in an insensible condition.
was thrown to the dogs.
Others are dying, and nearly all the
rest are rcripples for life. Altho ma
iority Of the crowd were Christians,
only Jews are said to have been treated
in this horrible manner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
LODI Factories Close.

LODI, Feb. 1.-THE manufacturers at
a meeting last night resolved to tele-
graph full details Of the situation to the
minister Of finance.
Twenty-Five factories, among them
some Of the largest in Lodz, paid off
their men yesterday and closed in
definitely. The men dismissed number
100000. Some other mills which pre-
viously had closed refused to pay the
strikers, who demanded money due
them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
Sergius Slain in His Carriage as Was Won
Plehve Last July, and Murderers Cap
tured on Scene of the Murder.
Other High Russian Officials Are Said to Be
Condemned to Death by the Rising 4
"-s.~.. Forces Of Revolt.

Moscow, Russia Feb 17arand
Kze this morning assinated
While
quarter his carriage sleigh
Of the grand dukes carriage The sleigh
OF
explosion broke all the
the
remaining. The horses not hurt 80
GRAND DUKE
ally separated from his
The coaman also killed HI ghfuy
with which the bomb
pital :
mde neither Of whom was known tho police
one Of ~
II don't
students who commenced scattering revolutionary
PEOPLE GATHER NGENGENToEs.
Within few minutes after the explosion people
gathering Of
When Grand Elizabeth
Of the Immediately
ton without waiting 81
The q tina Kren
the authorities the remains
palace. " : t,~5 IL #i..s@
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
LABOR UNIONS PLAN TO
FIGHT WHITE PLAGUE
Nsv York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, Feb. 17.-Tuberculosisf farms,
to be established in different sections
Of the United States by labor organiza-
tions for the treatment Of union work
ers afflicted with consumption, are ad-
vocated by President George W. Per.
kins of the Cigarmakers; International a et?s.
p ppdSb7 n RiT b pa addptsd IN
The scheme is to include at least four
of the largest unions in the country and
to locate farms in North Carolina, the
Adirondack mountains, in the middle
west and on the Pacific coast.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
PyrH1ANs TO INVADE ENGLAND

Richmond. Ind. Feb. 17.-Charles E.. Shively
of Richmond, supreme chancellor Of the Knights
Of Pythias Of the world is arranging to establish
At present no lodges exist on territory not con-
trolled ~ the United States, except those in the
southern portion of Canada. There are lodges
in the Hawaiian islands and Philippine islands,
and the order will shortly gain football in
Cuba, q &c.. r. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
General stakelberg Wounded.

London, Feb. 1.-THE Daily Tele-
graph IS Shanghai correspondent reports
that General Stakelberg and three Rus
sian infantry colonies were wounded in
the fighting on the Hun river.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
KANSAS GOVERNOR
JOINS OIL FIGHT
Hoch Signs Bill for State Rein
cry to Battle with Standard
Oil Company.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 17.-Governor
Hoch at noon today signed the bill
passed on Wednesday appropriating
100000 for the erection and main.
tenance of state oil refinery with
capacity Of 1000 barrels a day. The
signing Of this measure will make 1T
possible for Kansas to begin in earnest
the fight started in this state recently
against the Standard Oil company.
In signing the bill Governor Hoch
sent lengthy message giving his rea-
sons for signing the bill.
More Means for Fight.
Further legislation directed against
the Standard Oil company came up in
the house today. A bill making oil
pipe lines common carriers, reported by
Chairman Beekman Of the house oil
and gas commission, was made a special
order for the afternoon session. This
is one Of two remaining oil bills still
tion bill, designed to prevent the
Standard Oil, company from undersell-
! inQ the state It has been made q
special order for next Monday.
'a]s-:' New Constitution Wanted. i, ,-,.@-
Successfully to fight the trusts with
in it's borders, constitutional conven-
ton may be called to broaden the
powers Of the legislature, The bills
striking at trusts, particularly those
dealing with oil, have met with SO
many objections on constitutional
new constitution meeting the situation
has sprung up. To this end a reso
luton submitting the question. of call
ing a constitutional convention to 8
vote of the people in 1906 has been pre-
pared and will, it is stated, be presented
in the senate shortly.
Standard VIII Stay.
New York Sun Special Service. ','
; New York, Feb. -17.-The Wall Street
; Journal says: -,
?, According to a fnancier in clos'
, touch with the Standard OIL company
the fight in Kansas has been exag
, gerated. The company does not pur
pose to abandon the Kansas fields. bu
admits that its operations have beel
, greatly hampered by the antagonist
, attitude Of the legislature. The fol
> lowing statement was authorized by tn
, person in question:
, The Standard Oil company has no ide
, Of abandoning the Kansas oil fields. J
has too much money invested there. 1t
, true that orders have been given to sto
lUSVclOpIlouI "OAh. AL WO1n AOoN1AA6 ~ III
enlargement Of our tankage capacity, an
. the extension Of our pipe lines In tbs
8 state has been abandoned, due to the ar
: tagonism Of the legislature as well as tn
= over-production Of oil.
, Menace to Standard Oil.
9 It would be dangerous to go ahead d.
a veloping the fields in the face Of the Al
s tempts being made to GUST us from tt
g state. If our pipe lines are to be mao
common carriers, what is the use of G,
+ tending them?
n The production of oil in Kansas is 20, OF
; barrels a dey, and the consumption, whie
q Is entirely local, 1000 barrels a day. He
l. the legislature taken conservative actic
:. | we would have constructed s11fficie1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
KAISER HoNoRs MRS. GOBLET,

Berlin, Feb. 17.-Emperor William has de-
tailed naval lieutenant from the intelligence
office to- act as aide to Mrs. Robert Goelet Of
New York, who is now in this city, and show
her the objects Of interest at Potsdam. Mrs.
Goelet probably will remain in Berlin fort
night and attend the court ball. |s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
: SENSATION IN ST. PETERSBURG
Tragedy SURPRISE to Have Con
denned Grand Duke /&@z


--# dernned Grand Duke /~~
created
duke to DEATH
.
unpopular
out his
in
explosions Siberia followed the orders Of
residence twenty miles
living and refuge
lived what
Alexander
solid Of
wealhst Of the imperial family He
spite Of the ruthless fashion IN
adopted two children
soldier not brilliant He suffered
General tho
sergius 1884 Princess
Elizabeth O. Damstadt -.. $500. =.
! DEATHS
coronation Emperor
crushed to death At the time
had mott sufficient precautions
while imperial family were entertaining
o renorted have been completely Frustrated festivities
sian abandoned
Isea& MORE DOOMED DEATH
tho Duke
the oy chief Of police Moscow and
on the ooWae
:.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
DR. eEoReE s, aoopsPEEp DEAD.

Chicago Feb. 17.-Dr. George Steven Good
speed, professor of history at the University OF
Chicago died of pneumonia today, after an ill
ness OF week. He became professor of his
tory at the university at the time of its founda
ton, in 1898. He ted from Brown uni
versity in 1880 and took his doctor degree a
Yale. He was As years old leaves wife ant
one son.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-17
A PROPHET OF DULUTH

Jay Cooke Believed 1t to Be City of
the Future.
Special to The Journal.
Duluth, Feb. l7.-Jay Cooke first be
came interested in Duluth thru the
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Continued on I'd Page. 7th Column.
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Fair tonight and Saturday.
Today, max. "a, min. II; 2
year ago, max. 8, min. 3
degrees.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-12-01

Women of the South are interesting
themselves in education more deeply
each year. Not long ago they form
ed an Interstate association for the
betterment of the public schools. At
present the association is composed of
one representative woman from each
of thirteen states under the presidency
of North Carolina woman. During
the approaching winter the mem
bers of the committee intend to or
ganize the women of their states so
that they all may work together for
the elevation of the standard of pub
lie school education.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-12-01
ATHENA, DECEMBER 1, 1905
One of the greatest educationa

One of the greatest educational
campaigns ever undertaken in the
West is about to be inaugurated in
Seed Grain Specials which are to run
over both the Canadian Pacific and
Canadian Northern railways. Cars
are to be fitted up with samples of
grains illustrating the advantages of
approved varieties, of selection of
seed, of different methods of cultiva-
tion etc., samples, too. of noxious
weeds, eradication and control of
which will form one of the topics
for discussion. The effects of smut in
reducing yields and grades, with
methods Of prevention, and many
other such practical points will be
illustrated and discussed.