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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10
Thunder storms.

The frequency Of thunder-sto. ms in
switzerland last summer has afforded
Professor Collsdon, of Geneva, a great
authority on electricity and meteorology,
ample opportunity for continuing his obser-
yations on the effect Of lightning on trees
and vegetation generally. He has ascer-
tanned that when lightning strikes tree ii
leaves very few marks OF its passage on
the upper part and mifdle OF the trunN, a
pecullarity which he ascrlbes to The fact OF
chose parts being more implegnated with
sugar, good conductor, than the lower
part, AS the electric fluid descends to the
uelghboruood of the heavier branches,
where there is less saccharine matter, it
tears open the bark aud in many instances
shlvers the trees, 1t is no uncommon
thing to find the lower part Of the tree
literally cut by the lightning, while the
upper portions aud the higher branches
seem 10 have suffered harily at all. Oaks,
however weuid appear 10 present an
exception TO the rule, for they are often
found with tops quite blasted aud the pas
sage Of the lightning lower down marked
10y a guage-lIKe furrow. These burrows
sometimes go completely round the tree
like q screw, the reason OF which is said TO
bo that the lightning follows the cells of
which the bark is composed lingthwise,
and IN certain sorts Of wood these cells are
disposed splrally,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

Professor Goret, of the University of
Geneva, points out that the functions of
trees in streets are not limited to acting
as screens for sun-shunning wayfarers-
they temper the heat and serve as pro-
lection against dust; the evaporation
from their leaves tends to keep the sur
rounding air cool and moist, and, as
one of best means of refreshing the all
of sick room is to place in it plants
and branches, and sprinkle them with
water, like effect Is produced by trees,
Sunlight is necessary to health; but
trees, ii not too thlckly planted, do not
intercept sunGght-the continual vibra-
ton, Of their leaves ond swaying of their
branches admitting the light every IN
slant and in sufficient measure, serving
moreover, to protect the eyes from the
MONDAY glare, SO far from trees i'm
peding the circulation of air, they help
to purify it, the evaporation from their
[eaves determines q current from above
and the fresh air thus brought down as
sists in driving away the heated and
dust. impregnated gases of the streets.
Another useful property of foliage is
that, while Ill hot wheather it moistens
the surrounding atmosphere, thus rem
dering 1t filter to breathe, this effect,
which is due to evaporation ceases in wet
weather.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

Some very curious observations have
been made on the German telegraph
wires at the instance of the Secretary OF
the Post-office, and, in paper read
before the Eiectroteohnlc Society OF
Berlin, some interesting facts were
given proving that in districts were there
are no trees the smaller birds of prey,
such as sparrows, starlings and swal-
lows, frequently alight on the telegraph
wires in great numbers. Swallows like
to build under the caves where the wires
run into the offices, and sometimes
cause an ''earth" contact, Contacts be-
tween wire and wire are frequently
caused by large birds, such as bustards,
storks, swans and wild ducks. They
cause the wires to bend and sometimes
to break. Accidents OF this kind were
frequent when the wires run by high
roads along which young geese were
driven to their pastures. Smaller birds,
even partrIdges, are generally killed by
the shock OF striking the wires. They
do not cause much damage to the lines
Holes are often pecked through the
poles by woodpeckers, the pleas
martins or black woodpecker, the picas
virids or green woodpecker, and the
pleas major or piebald woodpecker, none
OF which spare any kind OF wood with
which they come in contact.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10


The imports of merchandise with
the United States for the month of July,
1888, were; Dutiable, SAL ,691, ,349, free
of duty, SIS, l67, ,479; total, S56, ,SSS, 1928.
For the month of July, 1882, the total
imports of merchandise were S65, ,9O4,
.97S, For the seven months ended
July 81, 1882 the total imports of merch-
andise were S406, Ola, OBJ; the total for
the same period in 1882 was SAL, ,592, :
647. The exports of domestic merch-
andise for July, 1888, were S51 ,246, ,O5S;
for the month of July, 1882, there were
S53,0l3,712, For the seven months
ended July 81, 1888, the totals were
S439, ,013,656, as against 1886, ,46S, 1857
for the seven months ended July 81
1882. The exports of foreign merchan
disc for July, 1888, were; Dutlable
$506, ,436; free of duty, $753,741; total
81 1858, III; Tor the month of July, 1882,
they were 81, ,603,9 ,929. For the seven
months ended July 81, 1888, the totals
were $11, ,703, ,S01, as against $40, ,499,
800 for the seven months ending July
81, 1882.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

ing large field, with an angel hovering
about and the inscription, "Ich lassee
dich NIGHT gems" The reverse side has
the name of Anna Maria. Duchess OF
Saxony, with the year Of her birth, 1927;
marriage, 1647, and death. 1869. One
English silver medal Of the Robert Lea
per Perray family, new. These three
medals are the only ones known to be in
existence, and for which, at the time of
the World Exposition in Paris, 1867,
At which Mr.. Tochterman was to have
exhibited his collection, but, owing to
want of space, declined doing so, he wa ;
offered $4,000 by Queen victoria's
agent. He declined selling them, not
wishing to break the collection. The
medals are finely executed, and are as
bright as il only day old.
Among the ancient Hebrew coins Is
one of the time of Moses, with Moses
head on one side in bas relief, finely
executed, and on the other, in Jewish
char Icters, the first commandment.
This coin is of bronze, in fine state
of preservation, There is also Jewish
shekel of silver, one of the same kind as
is known as the "thirty pieces of silver"
for which Judas betrayed Christ. On
one side is an olive tree, with Jewish
Inscription underneath, and on the other
vase Of flowers. Among the other
medals are the following: One silver
Roman Catholic medal representing the
Virgin Mary, ond struck by order of the
Council that declared the Immaculate
Conception an article of faith in the
Catholic religion. One silver medal rep
resenting Charles Augustus, Emperor Of
Germany, dated 1900, with the inrcrip-
ton of "Nec sol nee Luna Nocebunt," I"
large size, and we'll executed. A gold
medal 1n honor of Louis XIV, a head
on one side and q vessel on the other
representing the harbor ofLa Rochelle,
a city in the distance, Cannot be dup
Heated. One large medal Of pure silver
upon which is the figure Of one of the
kings of Saxony on horseback, 1919,
evidently struck at the the time of his
coronation and distributed among the
noblemen of his household. A magniti-
ship. with design representing John
the Baptist baptizlng Christ, and on the
reverse side an inscription giving the
history OF the baptism. For distinct
ness and flush its execution: cannot be
excelled by any of the present century.
1t is very old. One large silver medal,
struck off in honor of George William
Hertzozbull, in 1890. One side contains
the Goddess of Justice, with balance
and sword. Finely executed.
A German medal, struck In commem-
grafton OF the famine in Europe, 1876
II. 1t represents mother and two
babes, who are crying for bread. The
features, in their agony, are finely de-
picted. 1t is very rare. French pieces
from the tune of King Ludivico and
during the Crusade, 1908 to 1876.
Copper. and very rare. One silver
medal, struck by order of the King In
honor of deeds OF bravery. Dated 1911.
One silver medal, deted 1923, Very
rare and fine. 1t lie supposed to have
been struck by order OF the Monarch oi
SaxoDy, One silver medal, with the
figure OF Frederick Hertzog zu Bronulet
OF Bremen, 1887. A rare and very curl
GUS coin.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

"Where did these burs come from2"
and Mrs. Popperman pulled three real
old-fashioned burs from her husband IS
coat as he lay on the lounge the other
evening.
Now, it would have been very easy
for Mr.. Popperman to have told where
the buTs came from, but he thought it
would be a good joke to mystify his
wife, 80 he pretended to be surprised.
"I-I-don'G know"
''Have you been in the country to.
day?"
''No."
"Well, it's very singular how a bust.
ness man can get burs on his clothes in
New York"
swell, I'll tell you. The health Off.
GERS have planted burdock bushes on
Broadway to purify the air and prevent
the horses from having the blind stag
gers. Sometimes / brush up against
these bushes"
"Ohl'' Mrs. Popperman eyed her
husband suspiciously, but said nothing
more.
The next morning two more burs
were picked from his pants.
"Now, L want to know what this
means. went to New York yesterday
on purpose, to see if there was bushes
on Broadway. There wasn't one.
Now, want an explanation.
"Wtll, I'll tell you, my dear. These
are burs. They are the fruit of re.
markable tropical plant which is now
on exhibition at the Fifth Avenue Ho
tel. This plant is twenty feet high.
Occasionally L go into the hotel, and,
while standing under the leaves of this
plant, the fruit, which resembles burs
drops on my Clothes"
"What is the name of this singular
plant2"
"The botanical name is Lumty tum
olius."
After Mr.. Popperman had departed
the next day his wife sought detec
tive.
"My husband comes home every night
with burs on his clothes. Now 1 want
you to follow him and find out where
he goes"
The detective undertook to solve tn,
mystery. No burs on Mr.. Popperman'
clothes that night-nor the next. The
third night he returned with the usua
complement. The next day the detee
tive called upon Mrs. Popperman.
1--we discovered all"
'Whatl Is my husband then false t;
me? Does he go to the country to visi
some woman, or does he spend his after
moons at Central Park2"
81 followed your husband two days
He attended strictly to his business
The third day he left his Office abou
2 O'Clock, and"-
"Went in the countryI"
''No ma'am. He came to Brooklny
and rode to the vacant lot which he ha
just purchased on Schermerhorn street
While experimenting the erection of
fence around the lot he often came il
contact with the burdock bushes, AM
there is where he gets the burs."
''Oh, am so glad. You have don
your work well. Good day, SIR"
That evening when Mr.. Poppermal
returned his wife threw her arms arount
his neck and said: my dear, Pm S,
glad to know that you are not villain.
"What do you meanp'
"Well, about those burs, you know
put a detective on your track and HI
told me that you got the burs in tina
lot on Schermerhorn Street, and tina
you are innocent"
"Hal Hal So you put detective OIL
my track, did you?''
eyes"
"Good ioke;" and Mr.. Poppormal
laid back in his chair and fairly roaret
with laughter.
''Yes, dear, and here's the detective'
bill, which you have got to pay"
''To shadowing Mr.. Popperman TO
three days, at 50 per day, S27.
The laughter subsided, and for a
hour it was so quiet that you coul
have heard bur drop.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

TIE next shorthorn herd book will
contain the pedigrees of 4,S00 bulls and
5000 COWS and heifers and will be pub
llshed in two volumes.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

A novel ire-escape has recently reen
patented, which consists in balcony
arranged to be raised and lowered IN
proper guides on the outside of the
building by means Of suitable ropes
and pulleys. THUS is designed to be
used as balcony at the windows and
doors of the house, but in case of alarm
is ever ready to be used as ire es-
oape.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-11-10

His memory shall remain sweet
and unfading recollection"
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02
yfliddletogn advertisements.
Wm.H. Moore & Co.

Having completed our Annex,
we propose to tell you some
thing about how we are arrang-
ing our store. Heretofore the
goods have been so arranged
that when we were very busy
there would be confusion, be-
cause of having so many kinds
together
Now, as you enter the store,
you will find on the East side,
extending the length Of the first
counter, Notions, Fancy Goods,
Neckwear, Ribbons, Velvets.
Velveteens and Pushes. At the
next counter, on the same side,
Dress Goods, Ladies' Cloths for
Goats and Suitings, Silks, Sa-
tins, &c, and next to this (same
side), is our Shoe Department,
well stocked with Ladies', Miss
es' and Childrens' Shoes. On
the west side front, you will find
a large line Of Cloths, Cassi-
meres, Kerseys, &c; and next
to this (same side), is a large
stock of Domestic Goods, such
as Prints, Muslins, Flannels,
Cheviots, Ginghams, Blankets,
&C.; and next to this (same side)
is Ladies', Misses, Children's,
and Gents Underwear also, a
full line of all kinds of Gents
Furnishing Goods.
Now, the first goods when you
enter the Annex, East side, is
Ladies', Misses, and Children's
Coats and Dolmans, and next to
these is Mems, Boys and Child
ren's Clothing, in such a variety
of styles that every one who
wants can get suited ; and on
the north end is our Hats, Caps,
&c. We find the second floor
the best place of all others for
our Carpet Department, for
several reasons first, the room
is large, which is very necessary
SO that we can match carpets
on the floor, that customers can
see how they look before pur-
chasing; and second, the floor
can always be kept clean and
the carpets not become soiled
by showing.
We have merely mentioned
the different departments, with
out reference to quantity OF
quality, but will say that al
departments are full Of season.
able goods worthy Of your in.
spection.
W. II. MOORE & CO.,
Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

THE LOSS Of the Cimbria offers re-
markable parallel to the fate of the
Northfeet. That vessel was struck by
a Spanish ship in the British Channel
in the third week of January, 1873, the
coincidence in time being very close.
The number Of emigrant passengers
carried was about 400, a very large pro-
portion of whom perished The Span
ish vessel made no attempt to rescue
the shipwrecked emigrants, but went
on her course, arriving in port without
having suffered any material damage.
The captain of the Northfeet remained
at his post like the captain of the Cim-
bria, the bravest and coolest man on
board the doomed ship. Knowles was
his name. He was young man about
30 years of age, and his wife was with
him in the ship. He put her in the
first boat that was lowered and charged
the boatswain to take good care of her.
/ will never see you again, dear girl !"
he said, as the boat was showed off.
Then he kept the crew back with a
pistol in one hand while with the other
he lifted the women and children into
the second boat. So he remained until
the end, giving aid to others as long as
there was plank to stand on, and
going down with the ship. The Cim-
bria's commander seems to have been
made Of the same sort Of stuff.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

THE richest young and unmarried
woman on the Pacific coast is Miss
Jennie Flood, who is pretty and very
pious. She is the happy owner of $2,-
100000 in United States four per cents,
a present from her father. The richest
prospective heiress in California is Miss
Hattie Crocker, who is charming and
charitable. Neither Of these young
ladies seems inclined to marry.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

NoTIoE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the
same, duly attested to the Administrator on oT
before the 2Ist day of December, A. d Iss9 o1 ~
abide the Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided.
SAMUEL F. JONES.
dec. 292m Administrato,
Address-Mt. Pleasant, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02
Trgal cAotites.
DEGIsTER's ORDER.

d EGISTER'S ORDER.
III REGISTER's OFFICE
NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEL
November 14th, 1882.
Upon the application of Miles I. Jones. Ad-
ministrator of William T. Rash late of
Appoquinimink hundred, in said county.
deceased, it is ordered and directed by the
Register that the Administrator aforesaid
give notice of granting of Letters of Admin
istration upon the estate of the deceased
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within 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 to present the same. or
abide by an Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period in the
Middletown TRANSCRIPT, a neWspaDer Dub-
hshed in Middletown and to be Continued
therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of Office of
the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington. in
New Castle county aforesaid the day and
year above written. S. e. BIGGS. Register.
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the
same, duly attested to the Administrator on
or before Nov. 14th, 1888, or abide the Act of
Assembly in such case made and nroVided
MILES T. JONES, Administrators
Address, VANDYKE STATION, Del. dec82m
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

A GOOD FRIEND TO THE CHINESE.
San Francisco A. F. Bee,
of the Chinese Consulate Office, express
es himself clearly in saying that ne, as
well as his family have suffered severely
from rheumatism and neuralgia, and
that medicines were used in vain. At
last st. Jacobs Oil was tried, which eff
fected immediate cures in every case.
The Consul regards the Oil as the
greatest pain curing remedy in exis-
fence
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

How many persons old and young who suf-
fer from a - Pain in the Breasl,'s Sore
Throat or "a - Slight COugh.'' are aware
of the Importance of attending to them in
regarding them of little or no consequence
and without rejecting for a moment on the
fatal termination of such diseases if neglected
ut the commencement All those who have
been neglecting their Cough or Cold, or been
tampering with them by using some useless
quack preparation, should procure at once a
bottle of the above Syrup. 1t is recommend
ed by some of the most eminent physicians
in the country, and by thousands of persons
who have used it and obtained CURE when
everything else had failed to give relief
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

"BUCHUPAIBA. Quick, complete
cure, all annoying Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases. 81. Druggists.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02
CHIPS.

1t was a cold day for that judge who
threatening to fine party ten dollars
for coughing in court, when the dis
turbing element informed his honor
that he would be willing to pay twice
that sum to have it stopped. DenUer
! Tribune.
This is the time of year when the
aannal bank dividend is ripe
Happy is the man who has the plants.
The crop is pretty certain one and is
never injured by the frost.-MIDDLE-
TOWN TRANSCRIPT. But it is often
injured by too much 'eat-and drink
Whitehall Times.
How did you come to break off
your engagement with Miss SNOWFALL ?"
asked Uncle Nose Of Andy Perkins, an
Austin darkey. C. In de fust place,
Uncle Nose, she wasn't berry young,
and she didn't hahn money, and jawed
like de debbel and secondly, she
wouldn't hab me and went and married
anudder niggah-so / tuck de advice
OBJ my frens and jess drapped her. y
7s;:sds Strings.
How can / leave you, my darling, Z
murmured Toledo lover in tones of
distressing tenderness as he observed
both hands Of the clock approach per-
pendicular on the dial. Well, John, :"
responded the gfrl with wicked inno-
cence, you can take your choice. If
you go through the hall you'll be liable
to wake up father, and if you leave by
way of the back shed you'll be likely
to wake up the dog. . Toledo amer
icdn.
"What is the matter, Nose ?" asked
Jim Silverton Of Mr.. Schaumburg, the
Austin merchant prince. 81 vas mat
at dot Schwindelmy. He hash not in
vided me to his Wedding, vich dakes
blace nexd Monday" "But 1 don't
see why you should grieve over such a
trife.' "Such a drife Mine Gott
he wash ad mine Wedding, und he cad
more den anybody else, und now, ven
he geds hisself marriet he gives me nc
chance to ged even NIT him. ''-Ie1a;
Settings.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02
DEGIsTER's ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL.
49,

November 10th, 1882
Upon the application of Edwin r. Cochran
Executor of Robert A. Cochran, late of ST.
Georges hundred, in said county deceased
it is ordered and directed by the RegisfeT
that the Executor aforesaid give no
tice of granting of Letters Testamentary
upon the estate of the deceased with the
date OF granting thereof, by causing adver-
the date of such letters, in six of f6e most
public places of the county of New Castle re-
quiring all persons having demands against
act of Assembly in such case made and 1ro- r-
vided; and also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the MIppIETovN
TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper published in Mid
months.
Given under the hand and seal of office of
the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington, in New
above written. S. G. BIGGs, Register.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

NEW CASTLE ACCoMMoDATIoN TRAINs.-Leave
Wilmington at 6 am. and pm. Leave New
Castle at 9.35 am. and 40 pm.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINs.-Additiona to those
above, leave Smyrna for Clayton at 2.2O and
7.45 p. m. Leave Clayton for Smyrna at 7.25
a. m. and 430 D. m. to make connection with
trains North and South) from Clayton.
CoNNECTIoN.-At Porter with Newark & Della
ware City railroad. At Townsend. with Queen
Anne's and Kent Rail Road. At Clayton, with
Delaware and Chesapeake Rail Road and Kent
County Rail Road At Harrington, with juno
ton and Breakwater Rail Road. At Seaford,
with Dorchester and Delaware Rail Road At
Delmar with Eastern Shore Rail Road, Wico-
mico and Pocomoke Rail Road and Peninsu-
lar Rail Road.
J. r. WOOD,
CHAs. E. PUGH, Gen. Pass. Agent.
General Manager. nay27-tf.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02

CURE FOR WHooPING CoUGH.-J.
II. Post, Ag't Charter Oak Life ms.
Co. New Haven. Conn. Nov. Is, 1879,
saws: NV children were all seriously
troubled with the Whooplng Cough.
We treated them with regularly pre-
scribed medicines, with Homeopathic
Specifics. &C., with but little or no
relief until we gave them Goes Cough
Balsam, which Immediately restored
them to health.
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02
DFGIsTER,s ORDER,
REGISTERS OFFICE.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY n
naPoTnh ha1. 0I,4 ~

December 2lst, 1852
Upon the application of Samuel r Iones
Administrator of Abraham Jones. LATE ~
ST. Georges Hundred, in said conn+1 u
deceased, it is ordered and directed nv ~,
Register that the Administrator aforesai4 c,iI-o
notice ofgranting fLetters of admin fstra7io1no
upon the estate of the deceased, with the date
of granting thereof, by causing adyertise. t.isse
ments to be posted within forty davs 4 from
the date of such Letters in six of the most
public places of the county of New Castle
requiring all persons having demands a0ains}
the estate to present the same or abide IN, on
Act of Assembly in such case made ana nro- rIl-
yided; and also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the Middletown
TRANsCRIPT a newspaper published in HTid
dletown and to be continued therein two
months.
Given under the hand and Seal of Of41ce of
the Register aforesaid, at WilminSton ~ ~
New Castle county aforesaid, the dsy 'o,1d ~
year above written. S. c. BIGGs, REGISTER ter
Middletown transcript., 1883-02-02
NOTICE

All persons having claims against the estate
of the deceased must present the same, dnIv
attested to the Executor, on OF before NJ
vember goth, 1888 or abide the act of Assernbiy-
in such case made and provided
EDWIN r. COCHRAN
decS-2m Execnt6r
Address, MIDDLETowN, DEL.