The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-11-29
Things in Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 24th, 1851
Since | last wrote I sec the LEDGER has
rehabilitated itself by way of a new garh,
and has indeed freshencd up its appear
ance very preceptibly. Many people
know nothing about the running of a
newspaper, especially that part which is
brought into direct contact with them
the type. Unlike the human economy of
things, where the human type is called
up higher when their life work is done
acceptably, this newspaper type when its
course is run is ruthlcssly cast into what
the printer calls shell box" to be sent
to the fiery furnace for humiliation.
Also since last expressed myself there
has been an uphcaval in our political
life, and those of our fellow citizens who
have been wont to keep quiet are now
making all the noise. The outcome of
the campaign was Il peculiar one, and so
far as popular expression of approval,
was failure. The defeated party was
only defeated by small margin and by
means which might be considered out
side the pale of political questions. Mr..
Blaine was defeated by hate in the inter
nal forces of few of the members of his
own party, and by the unfortunate insult
ing of the members of certain church
by that old fossil, DR.. Burchard in re-
marks made at reception But the fact
nevertheless remains, that our Govern
ment will change hands, and that Mr..
Cleveland will be President. 1t is no
doubt Il season for Democratic reioicings,
and if the future is well conccivedit may
be the epoch of future years of victory.
1t was time of acute excitement in this
city, one which threatened the peace of
the city, as the different elements were in
turn moved by conflicting doubts, but
good sense prevailed, and everything
passed off without the shedding of a
drop Of blood The Office holders are
likely to be in II very uncertain mood for
some time to come ms it is not definitely
clear as to whether the new administra-
ton is to be rum ON the Jacksonian prin-
ciplc or the G. W. Curtis civil service
idea. Whether the Democratic clubs ,ue
going to keep up the noise for the mex I
four years over the victory remains to be
seen, but it seems to me sec them in
the streets nearly every night since the
result was Known.
\ strange and novel way for purifying
our water is now being tried at the
Spring Garden water works. Air is forced
into the pipe that conveys the water to
the reservoir the two commingling in
such Il manner that the Impurities in the
hydrogen is neutralized by the Oxygen.
The sight mt the mouth of the reservoir
is very interesting, the air forcing up the
water like Il boiling cauldron, with fish,
chips and other ingredients shooting up
with great velocity to Il height of two or
three feet. One man had an idea that it
was Il new soda water fountain, and b,
gan scoopng up the tizzing water in
tin cup and filling an emthen jug. This
water question is becoming Il live issue
with our people here, and the most inci-
getic measures are sure to come up for
settlement before another year. This
week will see some of the wealthy mill
owners and brewers having establish
ments along the Schuylkill brought
before the Grand Jury for indict-
ment for polluting the water by allowing
their drain pipes to empty into the river. |
The extended mild weather has had II |
decided effect on business, and the cloth
ing men are in Il dubious state. Never I
before has there been so many overcoats .
waiting for buyers, and if there is not
fall in prices soon it won't be because the
storekeeper wants to be generous. To
add to the general sluggishness of trade,
nearly every mill has either reduced its
scale of prices, or has shut up for more
busy season. This will probably be the
hardest winter ON poor people for many
years.
THINGS IN SEASON.
Indigestion and mince pies,
Turkey gobblers and gobblers of turkey,
Icicles and plumbers bills,
Stovepipe fitting and words not 80
fitting to polite ears.
Visions of mementoes for your friends
begin to float through your brain, and
the empty state of your pocket book
them away. SPIYNN.
s.
That hacking cough can be 80 uuickly