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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
The Shotgun Policy in Georgia,

TWO men were standing at the gate Of Il county
farm yard whiting sticks, and giving each other
dots about managing women.
"Talk sassy to en-, tho man on the outside Of
the fence said, 'and yen see how they'll betOtch-
ed down"
Just then the cabll door opened and red
headed, lOng-necSed woman yelled;
'sny, 'Zeke thor flours out!''
"Out WHARF he yelled back.
"Out'n the bari, :" she answered.
avail, put it back an cover 1t up tighter" he
replied while the outside man griuned.
"Don't you see how she's hacked a ready" he
laughed when the fiery top-knot disappeared.
II docs, spoke the elatsd victor. Presently the
same shrll voice cried:
sZeke Use gwlne over to mars an eff so think
the measles air 6etchin', I'll leave thar baby
hyar."
"Dunno whether they're ketchin or not, re-
piled the husband. I've never seed ON ketch
anything"
Again the head was drawn back, amid applause
from the outside The next time the door opened,
the muzzlc of II shotgun was pokcd out, and a
bead drawn on the snucv man.
"Zekc" came the solemn voice
"MelIndy, :" lie gasped, looking I'm vain for some
place to dodge
"Zeke - she continued "thcr hours out
IAN rite, I'm OF ter the mill at once" he
answered. shivcring
..Zeke, I'm gwine over to mars for II spell;
dye think tho measles is ketchin'?'
"No, Mellndy | seed pap ter day, an he d
the chlllunz wuz all WELL
"Kerrect," she said, lowering the gun. lin
of. Yo can sorter clean up the place till get
back hut be shore ter stay inside while IN gone,
"Ail rivht,' Unanswered meekly, moving aside
TO let her pass. Atlanta Constitution.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
0hristiana,

Since the long wishcd-for rain, plant
setting is receiving special attention.
The wheat prospect is good.
The delicious fragaria has put in an
appearance and festivals will be numcr-
Gus, The first of the season was held
under the auspices of the ladies Mite
Society OF the Uhristiana NJ. E. Church
on Thursday afternoon and evening. On
Thursday and Friday evenings, May 9th,
and 9th, the ladies of Salem NJ. r.
Church will hold strawberry festival in
Mr.. Cannon's woods, and on Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 10th and 18th, the
ladies of the Christiana Presbyterian
Church will hold q strawberry festival,
commencing nc p. NJ, and continue
during the evenings.
Although early in the season for pike
fishing two of the disciples of Isaac Wal
ton, one day last week procured a boat
and went out to the pond, and succeeded
in capturing eighteen of this specie OF
the finny tribe.
VIM. r. Smalley and James Collins,
started last week for Colorado. Mr.. S.
has gone on visit and will return the
latter part of next month. Mr.. c. pur-
poses locating there.
The young Peoples Association under
the suspicious of the Christiana Presby-
terrain Church, which numbers about one
hundred members will meet on Thursday
evening, June 9th, at Mr.. James Bolton's.
These meetings have been well attended
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
Glasgow Items.

The rain of Wednesday has very much
revived vegetation.
Mr.. VIM. Gutherie is about building
new barn near the hotel in this town.
Mr.. John Moss residing on the farm of
the late James Mccoy, between Glasgow
and Bethel had his barnburned on Sunday
afternoon while at church. Suspicion
points toward a colored boy. A very fine
horse and one hog were destroyed.
The work of plastering the new NJ. Il
Church wac recommended this week aud
will be pushed to completion MS fast as
possible.
DR.. c. M. Ellis of Elktou removed q
tumor from the eye Of Mrs. Oliver Caulk
few days ago. Mrs. Caulk is doing
very well at present.
Harry W. Davis, son of j. W. Davis,
near Coochs Bridge, met with another
painful accident on Monday by being ac-
| cidentally struck with base ball bat
while at school.
Mr.. Jesse Boulder purchased fine
stopper few days ago, half sister to
Mischief.
Mr.. Joseph Richardson of Wilmington
who purchased the wood land on the
farm of the late Mrs. Curlett farm, ship,
ped the past week several car loads OF
cord wood and saw logs. Martin Smith,
laborer of Mr.. Richardson's, accident
ally shot himself on Sunday with a small
pistol DR.. Skinner prcbed for the ball
but did not find it.
Children's day will be observed in the
Presbyterian Church at this place oI
Sunday week.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
That Game of Ball.

On Saturday afternoon Of last week,
the Conference Academy base ball club
visited this town and played with the
Delaware College Club. The visitors ar
rived early in the day, and they INDUCED
freely in talking Of their prowess to wipe
out any club that they yet had tackled.
Their pitcher was one that had II new
wrinkle 10 show the boys of the upper
part of. the State, and would sec how
easily lie could strike tEem out. 1t was
understood long before the game began
that the G. A. boys ESQ they said would
be victors. Our boys were getting rer-
vous. They thought perhaps the visi-
tors would run Dealware City game on
them. They said nothing, and took In
all the visitors shod to say. The game
was called ut about three o'clock, and our
boys were sent to the bat, aud made ono
run. The G.. A. boys went to tho bat
and made two runs. This highly olated
them. Some of them turned hand
springs. and others said son we can
do it" The second inning the Newark
team succeeded in scoring run; the Wis
itors were goose-egged. This seemed Il
surprise to them. In the third inning
the College boys 'caught on to the dou-
ble-twisted pitcher, and added six runs
to their score. The College club gained
new life, and they pounded the ball all
over the field. The G. AIS scored two
runs in the third inning, but appeared to
lose hope. Our boys run up nine runs in
the fourth inning, and twelve in the fifth.
The Doveritcs were BANKED in the fourth
and fifth innings. Inexcusable errors on
the part of the G. AS, with the excep-
ton of their catcher, utterly demoralized
them. The home team made but few er-
rors and many brilliant plays. Game
was brought to close at the end OF The
fifth inning at the option of the visitors.
Score: Delaware College, 30; Conference
Academy 4. A most disastrous defeat.
1t is best not to brag before you know you
are sure OF winning. The q. A. will 10
doubt make it warm for d. c. when they
visit Dover.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
Retter than Gold.

The entertainment in the College Ora
tory, on Thursday evening, emitted
'Better than Gold" a drama, III Tour
acts by the Delta Phi Literary Society,
of Delaware College, was given III
highly creditablo manner. The charac,
tiers assumed we're well sustained, and
throughout the whole play the acting
was very good. Geo. A. Carpenter, as
"Peter Perchant," u lawyer, fully assum-
ed the role of an attorney, full OF busl-
ness, making money, and being worried
bv the blunders made by his assistant,
s.Jobn Payson," which character was
we'll taken by l.. l.. Curtis. His acting
was very natural and at times caused con-
siderable merriment. II. G.. Knowles,
ms "Gilbert Murdoch" was finely acted.
The charater taken by Mr.. knowles was
rather hard to assume, but 1t was acted
well and with feeling. The character OF
i,Richord Gordon 4" assumed by v. Is.
Woolley, the outcast son, was acted IN "a
mander that deserved praise. HIS acting
the villain was exceedingly good WIN.
DuIIamel. the colorcd servant, coulo not
have been better taken. "Dewy uoes
not make very handsome negro, put
fully assumed the character. MISS Laura q
k, Mackey as "AIrs. GARFIELD looked
real motherly and did exceedingly wen
| as also "Annie Garfield" by MISS Anna
| NJ. Lindsey, was very nicely taken an :,
the role fully sustained. ''Belle 1oI9oh,
by Miss Maggie w. Blandy, couia nor
have been better acted; ,G ana Jennie lraS
Joy," by Miss Maize f., WlillamS Mus
Snil,y sustained and well acted. The
characters char could not have been better !,
selected to take the parts, nor either
could other filed them better tie nr a iae
that can he bestowed ON them. The play
viii will be repeated this evening, also in ad
ditin TO The drama, the renowned fares
entitled, ''The Rough Diamond, vii
be produced si.
under the leadership Of Prof; } b. ltitehl'
was exceedingly fine. We hope 7
see Il crowded house this eyeeing, w, W.
know those who attended Thursday even
ing will go again, and to those who nav nav
not seen the play to attend and ENJOY
delightful evening,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
Elkton Notes,

Fifty teachers were examined at the
public school last Friday.
The Academy base ball club will play
the Glasgow nine to-day.
Mr.. II. T. G. Crouch has traded his
horse Surprise" to Mr.. II. II. Vinsinger.
Two men were arrested last Saturday
night for drunkenness, and fined one dol
lar and costs.
Andy, the scissor grinder was arrested
on Tuesday last, by Bailiff King for firing
pistol in the streets.
The Groom Guards went down to North
East on Friday to participate IN the
decorating exercises.
Mr.. John NJ. Terrell has purchased the
meat and provision store of Mr. ]. N.
Merritt on Main street.
The remains of Mr.. Naudaim were
inferred in the new cemetery last Sunday.
The funeral was very large one
Mr. Geo. r. II. Ash is having a new
kitchen built to his residents, ON the
corner Of High and North streets.
The second game of ball between the
pick nine and the Academy nine was
postponed last Wednesday on account of
rain.
A gentleman of this town on seeing a
scissor grinder passing remarked, where
is his monkey" thinking he was an
organ grinder.
large number Of persons gathered at
the residence oil Mr.. Watson's in West
End last Wednesday evening, it being
the fifth anniversary of there wedding.
The Coroner held an inquest on the
body Of Geo. w. Oldham, on last We'd
nesday. The jury returned verdict,
THAT the deceased came to his death
from blows received from Capt. Nit
chell"
The Democratic Convention was held
IN the Court House last Tuesday. Alex
Evans, Jr., L. c. Crookshank, j. NJ
Touchstone and j, W. Bell were elected
delegates to attend the State Convention
which meets in Baltimore
Mr.. William Torbert, one of the oldest
and highest esteemed citizens of this
place died last Monday. He had been
superintendent of the NJ. L. Sunday
school for fifty years. He was buried on
Thursday. Mr.. 7. was 10 years old.
KNOTT.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31

1t would take all The space Of the paper
to put all the names In
Apples are beginning to form and
the small boy looketh with wis(ul eyes
toward the green fruit. Never mind
boys, only week or so 10 wait, and then
you can help yourselves, and then in a
short time be tied in knot. OF course
the boys would rather not be lied in a
knot, but they must have apples. We
would also suggest that the doctors have
a good supply of cholera medicine on
hand.
The commission appointed by the
Levy Court to condemn a school lot, met
on Tuesday. Messrs. VIM. II. Smith and
VIM. A. Morrison, two Of the commits
siOners were present Owing to the ill
ness Of joel Thomspon, the third COM
missioner, they found it necessary to
adjourn until Tuesday next, June Bird.
Messrs. Dean, King and Homework, the
School commissioners, met with the
commission Several lois were viewed,
bu no action taken.
in addition to the drama, "Detter
Than Gold, d" which is to be repeated this
evening, the renowned and favorite farce,
by Blackstone, entitled, "The Rough
Diamond" will he given. The farce is
one in which many of the greatest Amer
lean aud English actors have starred and
won great success. The following is the
caste of characters /: Lord Plato Mr.. V.
b. Woolley Sir William EOergrc0n w,
DuHamel; Capt. augustus Blenheim, G.
A. Carpenter Cousin Joe, II. Greeley
Knowles Lady Plato, Miss Mayme
Lindsey ; MargsrA Miss L. X Mackey.
There were three of them in all.
The early accommodation train from
Philadelphia brought them to Newark
They seemed well acquainted with the
hackmen. though but two would ride
into the town. All of them were well
dressed, in fact striking in appearance.
They had been away on important bust
ness-forming a syndicate, What the syn
dictate is we were unable to learn, but we
believe the import of it is-a combina'
ton, by which dry goods and medicine
may be turned out from a certain ma
chine. Another trip will be taken in a
short time, when VIC hope to be able to
give full parties.
Quite number Of friends ct Miss
Katie Davis of this town, having beer
invited by the above named lady's pa
rents rendered her with a birthday sur
prise party on Saturday evening last
Tho company of young folks made them
selves at home, and very pleasant tint
was cxperinccd. Refreshments wer
served in abundance, after which anus
ing and interesting games were partici
pated in until a late hour. when all sepa
ted to wend their way to their homes
wishing Miss Davis many more happ,
birthday anniversaries, and leaving be
hind them handsome testimonials u
friendship, in the way of ornamental AM
useful presents.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
News.

Strawberries sold at Milford last
week ut 10 cents quart.
Mrs. Thomas Brobson of East Not
tingham, Pa, aged 104 years, was buried
at Eastland, Pa, on Monday.
On Saturday of last week, Mallery
FoullS and Amos Stidham, 12-year old
lads of Milford, went to the woods near
by to cut small tree. Stdham climbed
the tree, which was a small one, to about
twenty feet from the ground, while Foulk
chopped away.at the base After while
Foulls called to Stidham to come down,
as the tree would fall. But the latter
maintained his position, thinking the tree
would fall gradually to the ground. 1t
went down with crash, however, and
stidham struck the ground with great
force. Foullx found his companion insen-
sible, and at once came to town for assis-
tance. The injured boy was attended by
DIR. Robert Collins, but did not become
conscious for two days. He is now recov-
eriug .-Nsaos and Advertiser
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
Reduced Rates to Chicago.

For the accommodation of persons de-
slring to attend the political conventions
of the two parties, to be held in Chicago
in June and July, the Pennsylvania Rail
road has fixed the round-trip rate al
figure equal to an unlimited fare in one
direction. The Republican convention is
to be held June, 3rd, and the Democratic
July sth Tickets to Chicago and return
will be on sale at the offices and stations
of the company from May Goth, to June
I'd inclusive for the Republican, and from
July Sd to Sth for the Democratic con
yention.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31

We have just received from Mr.. l..
Lum Smith, of Philadelphia, the follow
ing brief description of his recently in
vented card game:
"Political Euchre portrays the exciting
features which will occur at the approach
ing Republican and Democratic National
Conventions at Chicago and the Presi-
dental Election latter on.
The names of the States, with their
Electoral votes, and Territories are print
ed on regular size playing cards, and four
other cards (making % III alb represent
the coming Republican and Democratic
nominees, and these cards do the duty OF
Right and Left Bowers. Republican
States printed in blne, Democratic in red.
Color of the card turned at end of deal
makes tho trump.
sample pack, 50 cents; per dozen $500;
per 100, 5000.
L. LUM SMITH, Inventor,
Dl2 Arch St., Phila.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31

Gold and Silver Watches at
remarkably low prices, either
for CASH or on the CLUB system
All goods warranted to give
satisfaction, as honesty and fair
dealing is our motto. If you
want a reliable Timepiece now
is the time to secure it Our
watches are sold as low as they
can be sold anywhere and on
verv reasonable terms. By
Joining one of our WATCH CLUBS
You can get a $4,000 Watch by
paying $l.00 per week. Our
stock of CLOCKS cannot be beaten
in the State, either in quality or
price, call and be convinced.
Letters by mail promptly an
swered,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
Physicians Wine Of the OpOrtO Grape.

Physicians say they have been using Speer's
Port Grape Wine tor years to the entire satisiac-
ton Of their patients and themselves and take
great pleasure in recommending the Port. Bur
gundy and clnret to the public as the most relia-
BILE they can find. The Port is specially recon-
mended for consumptives the aged and for TO-
males generally. For sale by Edw'd q. Jay,
druggist, Newark. Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
Electric Light"

Among other expensive improvements
that A. w. Gookin has made in catering
10 the wants of the guests at the "Eb-
bitt. Wilmington, Del, is the manutac-
tured moonlight Helectric light" which
Viii illuminate his summer gardens.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31
KNOTT.

Tho semi-annual examination at tho
Newark Academy will begin on Monday,
June 9th, at 8 A. NJ, and will continue,
with an hours intermission at noon, for
the following four days. Patrons and
Trustees Of the Academy are invited TO
be present. The school year closes on
Sunday, June 10Th. The closing exer-
cises will take place June 18Th, beginning
at &c o'clock sharp
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-31

Bright and early on Sunday morning Mr..
Lawyer sailed forth from Newark in buggy,
headed for West Grove, his heart jumping in the
ecstacos of its delight In pleasing anticipations
of his soon having the fair one beside him en-
route for home. Reaching West Grove he cage .
ly sought the place where she had passed the
night, only to learn that about an hour before
Miss -; with driver, had started on an over
land trip for her home, and the fact OF the two
parties having taken different routes, they had
failed to meet each other. Right about face
was the order Of the movement on tho part of the
awycr, and back to Newark he made his steod
trot, pace and gallOp to tho fullest extent Of his
ability, and soon the haven was again reached
and where, after long explanation of the cir.
cumstances leading to the perplexing dilemma,
the presence of the young lady's mothe-, tho
m utter was adjusted in the ordinary way and
peace, sweet peace, Onco L.Ore spread her wings
over that Dubbed homestead, and Joy took new
lease in the heart OF the young lawyer Of the
Chester County Bar.
Such II story as this foregoing We should not
have been surprised at learning as being the out
growth of any convention or assemblage otheI
than that of temperance character, and the
moral goes to show that even In such abstemiOu:
bodies the lcadidg lights liable to lose theiI
heads and sometimes their girls
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03
LOCALITIES.
Cartwheel hats at Banmnn,s

Cartwheel hats at Bauman's.
Dallas Dental Parlors, ZIG Elm street.
Frank i. Mum, sign painter, 50,
Frank l.. Mum, sign painter, 50.
Main street.
Or, Thomas, Dentist, administers ga,
at S2l Elm street. s''
Bargains in silk gloves, beginning
Monday, at Bauman's.
Smoked tongues and fresh cervetot
sausage ut Loeb Il Freiberg's.
Bouche, the grocer, has all kinds Of
vegetables as fast as they appear.
Horse radish and everything in the
grocery line you want at Bouche's.
Flowers, tips and plumes, all colors
~ ana below cost. T.. Bauman, 7O6 Elm
Bouche, the Main street grocer, keen,
everything in the grocery line. Tele.
phone him.
Nobody will forget the treat I'm STORE
lor mem by visiting Shady View Park
Have your watches, clocks and iewelry
repaired at Beck's jewelry store. All
work warranted.
Rabbi Schulz will read the Declare.
non OF Independence at Shady View
Park on July 18th. ~"
Satins, satins, satins, all colors, tbi,
week onlyi i7c., former price 75c. per
yard, at Bauman's. ~
send in your orders TO Baker & pfouts
II YOU want fine work done i'm a skillf1l
ana substantial manner.
Baker & Pfouts' machinery is all now
ana OF the most approved style, Thev
10 hnest work at lowest srices,
George Rick is selling bed-room sets
cheaper than you get them anywhere,
Largest stock, lowest prices.
Why don't you buy one of those beSn.
tllul bedroom sets of furniture from
ne9rge Rick. He sells them at bed.
The ladies' furnishing house of north
texas; All we ask is give us trial and
we VIII make you prices TO suit. ID.
Bauman, zoo Elm street. -
If you want good substantial ,ob dam
ON iron, go TO Baker & Pfouts, one SQUARE
south OF Santa Fo depot.
West Dallas Colored Cornet and
String band will furnish the LEADING
music IN the street parade and nd The
ball ON July ith. w '"'
Baker & Pfouts, machinists, ono blocl,
south OF the Santa Fe depot, are turning
OUT al kinds Of iron and brass work OF
the shortest notice.
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Best Year-Old In the State.

THE GREAT WATERING RESORT OF TEXAS.
Burns City, n beautiful town of Cool,
county, is becoming celebrated for lis
hoalth-restorlng mineral water. lis
curative properties have been thoroughly
tested 10y those afflicted and found Thus
far an infallible cure for rheumatism.
chronic dyspepsia, kidney diseases, sick
headache, sick stomach, cancers. cbills.
sore eyes and blood diseases 4 ronnmol
dious new bath-housc has been erected.
with facilities for hot, cold and shower
baths. '"'"''
The first house was erected here last
August, and now there is an incorporated
city, with mayor, aldermen and marshal,
twelve business houses, a large new
school building, mill, hotel, boarding
houses, Masonic hall, two Shops and n To-
cal newspaper. Another first-class
teachcr,of reputation, is wanted for build-
ing, up Il high-school, also some parties
with money to build more hotels and
oooarding-houses, as the supply is insult
ilclent for the visitors. CsyR
There is convenient access 10 Rurns
City by hack from either of the railroad
towns of Gainesville, Pilot Point, or Col
linsville,, being only about ten miles
from each. l''iie'
For circulars, etc, giving general i'm
formation, ddress w. G.. DANIEL,
Burns City, Cook county, Texas,
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THE CITY.
The Texas Land and Mortgage

The Texas Land and Mortgage Company
of London.
The above company leans money q,
one to five years time, at reasonabl,
rates Of interest, secured by deed q
trust ON improved lands, large farms
stock ranches and city property. II also
deals In vendors lien notes, Negotiate,
sales of ranches, cattle, and bonds o
every description, and does a general n
nancial and agency business in the STATE
of Texas and Europe.
{. II. WELLESLEY,
General Manager,
Cos Main street, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03

Messrs. January II Richards are now
running the most complete line of hacks
i Tghumcon Miillsap and Mineral Wells.
known TO the visitors of the Walls fop
several years, and by theirpolitenes and
accommodation have made many f.iends.
Parties visiting Mineral Wells This snn,.
Il Richards. '"'uaIJ
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03

One hundred and forty-one dollars
given away in elegant prizes, at A. c. ID.
Miller's photograph gallery. There are
six prizes. The best is worth $40 and
the least 81. Every one sitting for card
pictures will receive one complimentary
numbered tickets, and for every cabinet,
TWO Come all who want nice work, and
cts will be distributed through June.
July and August. Drawing will come
OIL September LIST. Plan of drawing will
be explained at gallery.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03

The finest and most elegant beer sa-
loon in the city is that of Messrs. Crozier
" Bohny, corner of Main and Poydras
streets. They keep elegant liquors and
wines, and the finest cigars in the city.
Their beer has none superior to it i'm the
south in the excellence of its quality, in
in its freshness and GOODNESS. They sell
many barrels in Il day, consequently
they always have it fresh. They offer a
reward of S25 to any person who ever
drank stale, flat, warm glass of beer in
their houSp.