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Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
A Narrow Escape.

The northbound Washington express
on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad narrowly escaped a
plunge into the Brandywine yester-
day morning. The draw was opened by
the bridge tender just before the train was
due, in order to let tug pass through with
a schooner. The signal were set for the
expected train, but owing to some reason,
perhaps the fog, the engineer did not see
them and, when the train turned the
curve at Fourth street, going at tolerably
fast rate, the draw was turned of. When
the condition of things was discovered the
engineer shut down brakes and reversed
his engine. The bridge tender i'm
mediately commenced to turn on the draw,
and both men worked with all their
strength to prevent disaster. The en-
gine could not be entirely stopped and its
front wheels had just left the track when
the draw was sufficiently turned back for
it to run on the ties, which it did to its full
length. 1t took nearly an hour to get the
engine OH the track.
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Personal.

- Captain w. c. Eliason and wife, Of
Baltimore, are visiting Middletown rela-
tives. Mrs. Eliason will remain several
weeks.
Mrs. S. F. ShaIlcross, who has been
in poor health for some time, has gone to
Florida in hope of receiving benefit from
the genial climate of the Southland. She
is accompanied by her son, William F.
Shallcross. 1t is their intention to spend
about four weeks in the neighborhood of
Jacksonville.
Mr.. Samuel r. Biggs, who has been
spending a few weeks with his parents in
Middletown, set out on Wednesday for
the West, where he has resided for the
past four years. Mr.. Biggs is member
Of the firm of hampton & Biggs, Govern
ment surveyors and mining engineers,
Of Santa Fe and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
He is pleased with the West and has been
very successful there.
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Dover Agricultural Society.

At the annual meeting of the agricul-
tural society of the State of Delaware,
held at Dover on Tuesday, John Moorton
was elected President in place of Thomas
H. Denney, and D. P. Barnard, Jr., was
reelected Secretary. President Denney
in his annual report advises that new
building for ladies' exhibits be erected
and that the building heretofore used for
that purpose be rented for restaurant.
He complains of lack OF local interest in
the society, especially among the merch-
ants OF Dover, and says that while an
effort was made to raise funds by sub
scription for the use of the society the
amount was so small as to be hardly worth
mentioning. He advises that the use of
passes at the gates be discontinued. The
report of the Treasurer places the receipts
of the year at S1O,473.9O. There were
paid out for premiums, sS,296.OO; for ex-
penses, 81, 2,953.5S; for salaries, $500; for
interest, 1888; for furniture and fixtures,
1896. The debt of the society was re-
duced 50, 100, and is now Sc, 400. The next
annual exhibition will open on September
30th
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
Out on the Prairie.
Something Better than Mrs.
TOOdles' WheeIbarE Ow-And the
ReaROns Why.

When a certain Commissary-G General COM
planned to the Duke of Wellington that Sir
Thomas Picton had declared he would hang
him if the rations for that Generals division
were not forthcoming at a certain hour, the
Duke replied:
'Ah did he indeed go so far as that? Did
he say he'd hang your"
Yes, my lord"
"Well, General Picton is just the man to
keep his word. You'd better get the rations
up in time"
But to get rations or anything else up in
time one must know when to lay his hand
on them. As Mr.. Toodles said about the
coffin which he had bought at auction and
brought home to his wife;
If anything should happen, my dear, it
will be so handy to have in the house"
Being in the great wholesale drug house of
William Hart, in Elgin, Ill, one day, Mr.. g.
II. sherman, the photographer of that place,
remarked, concerning PARkER'S TONIC Il
have used it in my family for two years, and
l unhesitatingly pronounce it the best medi-
cine we have ever used. 1t is handy to have
in the house, and we are never without it,"
Culled from the mass of reasons why Mr..
Sherman was right, be good enough to con-
slider these: First, PARKER'S TONIC is de-
licious to the palate: second, it invigorates,
but does not promote lore for strong drink J;
third, it cures Coughs and Colds by melting
the torpid organs into healthy action, and
opening all the pores of the skin; fourth, 1t
and Lung diseases and Rheumatism; fifth
But take 1t into your house, and 1t will
speak for itself. Once used, you will change
il for nothing else. Physicians commend it.
Prices, so cents and 81. HIsCox & Co., Chem
lists New York.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
DIED.

HAYS-At the residence of her son-in-law,
George w. Hessey, Esq, near Cecilton, JAN
uary Sth. 1884, Edith E. Hays, relict of
Samuel Hays, in the 10Th year OF her age.
REALEY.-In Camden. New Jersey, Jan
uary 9th, 1884, PAMELA j. Realey, relict OF
the late Captain Michael Realey, aged 7s
years, 2 months and p days.
Cecilton, Nd, on February
7th, Thomas Vandyke, aged 66 years. Funeral
on Monday, February llth, at the Cecilton
NJ. f. Church, at IL O'Clock.
PEACH.-On Bohemia Manor, February
Sth. Mrs. Emily J. Peach. widow of the late
John Peach, in her 6sth year.
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Death Of the Rev. Pennell Coombe.

Death Of the Rev. PennelI Coombe.
The Rev. Pennell Coombe, we'll
known Methodist minister, died sud
denly on Friday Of last week at Fern
wood, Delaware county, Pa. He was
born at Smyrna, DEL, August 18th, 1911;
was converted June 24th, 1929; received
good English education and started in his
career as a pastor by filling vacancy in
the NJ. E. Church at Elkton, Md, in 1884.
After filling that pastorate he removed to
Philadelphia and was admitted to the
Philadelphia Annual Conference in 1885.
He was for twenty-eight years a pastor,
nine years Conference Secretary, four
years Presiding Elder, one year agent for
Dickinson College and ten years general
temperance agent. He afterwards re-
turned to pastorate in Philadelphia and
was doing effective work up to the time of
his death.
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saIes ~ Take Place.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th.-Personal
property, of the late Edward T. Cross
land, by the administrators, in Pencad4r
hundred
MONDAY, FEBRUARY I.-Public sale
of personal property, by DR.. j. y. cav
lord, on the Levels. a
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1l.-PersonaI pro
perty, by Mr.. Ellison, near Kirkwood.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th.-Personal
property Of Isaac NJ. Davis, near Middle
town.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13.-Personal
property, by A. Gallagher, near Summit
Bridge.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY I4th.-Personal
property of the late William Polk, Jr.,
near Middletown, by Cyrus Polk, admin
istrator.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15.-Personal pro-
perty, by w. W. Walker, near Odessa.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16.-Personal
property, by Joseph Van Pelt, at Noxen-
town.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18.-Personal pro-
perty, by Josiah Blackway, Middle Neck,
Cecil Co., Md.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY l9.-Personal
property, by John f. Stats, near Town
send.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19.-Personal pro-
perty by E. R. Cochran, on "Millward
Farm, near Kirkwood.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2O.-Personal
property, by George W. Kibler, Bohemia
Manor.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25.-Personal
property, by John Lind, Fieldsboro,
Del.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26.-Personal
property, by NJ. J. Harbert, at Summit
Bridge.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27.-Personal
property, by Thomas Cavender, Bohemia
Manor.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28.-Personal
property, Mrs. Sarah Riley, near st.
Georges.
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Death of Mrs. Peach.

Mrs. Emily ]. Peach, widow of the late
John Peach, died suddenly yesterday
evening, at her home on Bohemia Manor,
Of paralysis Of the heart. She was in the
68th year OF her age. Mrs. Peach was a
most estimable woman and her circle Of
friends in Maryland and Delaware was
very large. The funeral will take place
on Monday. the 11th instant, at two
O'Clock. The services will be held at
Bethel NJ. E. Church and the burial will
be at Bethel Cemetery.
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Pythian Bazaar.

The bazar and festival to be held by
Damon Lodge, X. Of p, Of Middletown,
will open at the Town Hall on Tuesday
evening. Many attractive features are
promised. We have already named a
number of the more important articles
that are to be disposed of. The ladies
have made and contributed many pretty
pieces of fancy work. There will be a
"Rebekah at the Well' and a "Post-
Office" and all those other little fair at
fractions that serve to iatteneth the pocket
book of man. There will be good music,
too, and seasonable refreshments and
supper The bazar will close on Friday
evening,
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Weldon-Brockson.

William B. Weldon, of Townsend, and
Miss Amanda Brockson were married on
Wednesday evening at the residence of
the brides parents, near Clayton. Last
evening the Townsend band gave the
newly married pair a pleasant serenade
and were invited in and treated hand
somely. Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon received
many presents.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
County.

- The telephone exchange at Whining
ton has established connection with New
Castle.
A small farm at Newark, belonging
to Edward D. Porter, was sold by Sheriff
Martin on Friday of last week, to James
A. Wilson, for SS,O57.
- The Rev. w. w. Taylor will preach
next Sunday in the Port Penn Presby-
terian Church and declare the pulpit
vacant. The Rev. Mr.. Boardlnan isspend-
ing the remainder of the winter in Ma
rian, N. G.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Peninsular Bone Fertilizer Com
many was held at the Office of the Com
pany, in Smyrna, on Monday. A semi
annual dividend of three per cent, payable
on demand, was declared. All the men,
bers of the old board of directors were
reelected. j. f. Tygert was reelected
President and w. g. Pierce Secretary and
Treasurer.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
Revising the Assessment.

Levy Court occupied the whole Of We'd
nesday in revising the assessment of the
respective hundreds. The following re-
ports were made and approved: Mr..
Sharpless, for Christiana, 312 names and
entries and 5O7 dogs; Mr.. Silver, for
White Clay Creek, 125 names and entries
and 29s dogs; Colonel Febiger, for Red
Lion, l02 names and entries and 2Os dogs ;
DR.. Ellison, for St. Georges, 1888 names
and entries and BOG dogs. Mr.. Taylor,
for Appoquinimink hundred, 1879 names
and entries and All dogs; DIR. Ellison,
for Pencader hundred, ITO names and 70
dogs.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
MARRIED.

CLARKSON-KINCAI CAID.-On Tuesday even
ing. january 29th, 1884, at the Presbyterian
Manse in Chesapeake City, Nd, by Rev
Irwin Lewis Cation, Alexander K. GARRISON,
of New Castle county, Del, and Lille E.
Kincaid, of Chesapeake City, Md.
HT-VANDEGRIFT.- January 5th,
1884, i'll Philadelphia, by the Rev. j. F. Crouch,
David r. Wright of ElktOn, Nd. and Mary
P. VandegTift, of Newark, Del.
WELDON-BROCKSON the residence
OF the brides parents, near Smyrna, on the
9th of February, 1884. by Rev. Robert 5. Rowe,
Mr.. William b. Weldon and Miss Elizabeth
Amanda Brockson, both of New Castle
county. Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
A Pleasant Hon

A very pleasant hop was given in the
Galena, Nd, Town Hall last evening.
Prices Middletown orchestra furnished
the music. There were twenty-four num-
bers on the program. The party was
much enjoyed by all who attended,
Among the guests were Misses Rachie
and Mollie Wilson, Miss Fannie Clayton,
Miss Matte Lockwood, DR.. w. F. Ken
nedy, H. NJ. Walker, W. B. Biggs and
J. P. Cochran, Jr., of Middletown, and
f. B. Watkins, of Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
New Music.

We have received from the publisher
"Rosa Darling" the latest and perhaps
most pleasing OF John P. Dougherty's
compositions. The melody is sweet and
pleasing. The words are by George M.
vickers. The title page contains an ex-
cellent lithograph of Christine Nilsson.
Copies can be had at any music store, or
will be sent postpaid on receipt Of price,
40 cents, by John P. Dougherty, Q West
Third street, Chester, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08

SPEER's PORT GRAPE WINES FOR
WEAKLY PERsoNs.-This product OF the
Crane is prescribed and used by leading
S9hYsicians. when a nourishing wine is
desirable; especially for females, aged
persons and consumptives; and by
churches for Communion. Hundreds OF
New York Physicians have visited Speer's
VINEYARDS ane wine cellars, and pro
nounced his wine pure and unexcelled IN
healthiul properties. 1t is sold by West
a Carroll
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
Roll of Honor.
ODESSA SCHOOL.

In the higher department of Odessa
Public Schools, the following pupils
attained an honor grade during the month
of January: Mable Lloyd, Charles West,
Scott Townsend, Ella Rhein, Charles Glib
son, May C. Enos, Chester Gibson, Mary
Peacock, Sallie Enos, Harry Rose, Harry
Griffenburg, Hamilton Mailly, Constance
Mailly, Frederic West, George West,
John West, Sallie Shape, Ida Gilch, ".
L. Gilch, Daniel Keegan, Alice Croft,
Michael Keegan, Katie Gremminger, Ella
Herrick, Lucy Rhodes, Mary Lightcap,
Ruth Naudain, Georgia Hallman, Harry
Long, Richard Lloyd, Oliver Stephens,
Ida Lloyd, Ada Higgins, Lizzie Gilch,
sallie Paullin, Mollie Morgan, Lizzie
Gremminger.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08

When Mr.. Hayes regained consciousness
he reported that he had lost $192. Walker
and Weeks were arrested and committed
tojail in default of $500 bail each.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08

WE are now invoicing our stock and
marking all our goods down to meet the
reduction in goods now prevailing. We
are ready to meet the market in all depart
ments. s. NJ. Reynolds & Co.
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Do sandwiches come from the Sand
wich Islands? OF course not, but con-
smption always comes from neglected
colds. And bottle of DIR. BULBS Cough
Syrup taken in time will save much suf-
fering.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
WOODLAND SCHOOL.

The following named pupils have
averaged 90 per cent. or above in atten-
dance and rank in studies for the month
ending January 31st Frank G. Bratten,
John Ratledge, Harry Armstrong, B.
Vance Armstrong, Jennie Grassland,
Robert Ratledge, Howard Ratledge,
Joshua Armstrong. Willie Armstrong,
John Butler.
MILL ROAD SCHOOL.
The following pupils have reached a
grade of 95 per cent for the month ending
January 3lst: Okla Cochran, Corinne Coch-
ran, Eva Moody, Stella Cochran, Lindsey
Cochran, Tom Cochran.
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Business GOssip.

WE guarantee both "Lucas''' and "Wads
worth's" Pure Lead and Oil Ready Mixed
Paints. No other Paints equal to these. Sold
by g. E. HUKILL
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s5tlistellaneous advertisements
u 5000 YARDS OF CARPETS I9e
Esza

Our Carpet trade has increased that have been COM
PEELED to enlarge Carpet Department. We have now
beautiful Carpet Room filed with the best MAKES and DE-
SIGNS the market produce Our stock consists of Tapes
tries Body Brussels with borders to match Ingrans Persian
Damak Rags and Hemps all of which make and lay the
best when desired We have also line of Floor Oil
Cloths Coco Matng Rugs Mats Stair Pads Stair Rods Car
pet Felting, Window Shadngs &c.
Remember you have fifteen thousand yards of Carpets
ec FROM therefore where you just what you want
f,OTHfNGY
Since the completion of the sales of Clothing have
increased hreeod and there why should
double the increase this fall and winter We expecting it,
and have put in stock that end We have missed sale
this fall That saying great DEAL but why should
stock is large and adapted all Children Boys Youth,
and Menand with prices to suit all So you there is
thing very wonderful in not missing sale.
Cassmeres.--Ou stock of Foreign and Domestic Cassi-
complete and have tailor that fit you. This
Mr. James McColgan formerly of Chester Pa He has
been here year. and his work teses the fact that he
who understands his business RIf you want suit
of clothes equal in style and workmanship to those you get
the cities you get them here at a much less cost
EwPLEAsE GIVE US A CALI
oot1ea w. Z. MOORE q co.
Middletown, Delaware
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saetu advertisements.

0eu embellishments.
Public Sale !!
The subscriber, intending to quit farming,
! will sell at Public Sale, two miles from Mid
dletown, on the road from Middletown to
Ginn's Corner,
On TUESDAY, February IL, 1884,
At 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
His Entire Stock of Farming Utensils,
Consisting of
g Horses, Colts and Mules
No. l." Dexter" Bay Horse, IL yrs -
old. good worker and driver.
Mare, years old, Sound and gentle; N0A
supposed to be with toaI by Bashaw.
No. B." Kate" Roam Mare, years old
evcellent brood mare; supposed to be with
No. 4--"John," large Gray Horse, years
old, good worker.
No 5.-"Flora Temple" Bay Colt, coming
two years old, good size; Eclipse" and
" "Patchen' stock.
No 6.-' Bashaw,'' Black Horse Colt, yrs
OANts FCAg slg AAo4A9 ldhh ACICC anu Dd-
shaw'' stock.
No I'll Lady" Roam Colt, 10 months old;
" Wulkover'' and " Patchen" stock.
Nos. 8 and 9.-"Pete and Tom pair of
Dark Mules. years old, good size, well
matched, and very gentle.
CATTLE: 7 head Cows & Heifers
No. l." Pat" large Buffalo Cow, tirst-class
milller, 8 years old.
No 2IfCherry," good sized Red Cow, 6 yrs
old, very gentle, and easy to milk.
No 3-"Middletown," large Kentucky Pied
Cow, > years old, fine milker.
No. EYoung Red Cow, coming years old;
promises to make an excellent COW.
No. 5-"Bless," young Heifer, good size, ?
years old, will soon be i'll profit.
Nos. 8 and 1.-TWO yearling Heifers, good
stock.
HOGS AND SHOATS BY THE POUND;
GOOD STOCK.
WAGONS, CARRIAGES, &c.-I Peach Bed
and Springs, Iron-axle Farm Wagon, in
good order l Ox-cart, in order; l Jump
seat Rockaway Carriage and Pole, l Small
York Carriage, Buffalo Robe, and lot of
Blankets.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS:
One Wheat and Phosphate Drill Cham
pion ReapeFand Mower combined, in order;
Steel-tooth Wheel Rake, l Corn Marker, l
New Pioneer Fan, scarborough Fan, l Or
cnard Cultivator, l AA Harrow, Twin Har-
rows, 3 Small Cultivators. l Corn Drag,
PlOws-Concaves and Wards: Brier Scythe,
Cradle and scythe, Moving Scythe, Corn
Single Trees, Double Trees, Wedges,
Hoes, Spades, Shovels, Rakes, Forks, and
other things too numerous to mention.
HARNESS.-I set of Single Carriage Har-
ness, set of Double Carriage Harness, 2 sets
of Wagon Harness.. sets of Plow Harness,
Halters Ropes, Brides, Collars, &c.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE:
One Sofa, l Extension Table, all walnut;
Bureau, Wash Stands, Bedsteads, Chairs,
Settee, Tables, Carpets by the yard-70 yards
of Ingram, % wool, and 3S yards of Rag,
nearly new Window Shades, . Coal Stoves,
one a gas burner No. 8 Cook Stove and Fix
lures. splendid baker, and nearly new;
Cook Tables, Benches, Tubs, Buckets. Jars,
Cans-glass and tin; Lard Press.
DAIRY FIXTURES:
Such as Churn and Horse, Pans, Butter Tub
Scales, &c.
RS- One-quarter interest in so ACRES OF
WHEAT, well phosphated.
TERMS:
All sums of $50 and under Cash; over that
amount credit OF nine months will be given
by purchaser giving bankable note with ap-
proved indorser, interest added from day of
sale. No goods to be removed until condf-
tionS are complied with.
ISAAC NJ. DAVIS.
5. NJ. ENOS, Auctioneer. teb1-ts
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FOR SAFE

A SMALL TRUCK AND FRUIT FARM,
II excellent Frame House, eight rooms; also,
a good Tenant House; Carriage House, with
Stabling and Shed for hay. Pure water and
healthful location; within twelve miles of
Wilmington. Apply at this Office. febS-tf
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
Horses for Sale,
Middletown, Delaware.

ONE PAIR FINE YEAR OLD MARES.
" very closely mated; also, two years old !;
sold on time to reduce stock
TIMOTHY and MIXED HAY by the ton
Choice Early Rose Potatoes by the busheI-
Northern seed 49,
jan.25-4t T. C, MURPHEY.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08

TERMS:
All sums OF $50 and under, Cash. over hat
amount a credit OF nine months will be given
by purchaser giving bankable note with ap-
proved indorser interest added from day of
sale. No goods to be removed until condi-
tions are complied with
ISAAC NJ. DAVIS.
:. NJ. ENOS, AuctiOneer. tebl-ts
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
James w. O1dfie1d,
Successor to
THEODORE H. ARMSTRONG,
WHERE WRB&HYEN&
AND
Blacksmithing.

Having purchased of Mr.. Armstrong both
branches OF his business am ready to
accommodate the public.
Light and Heavy Farm Wagons, German
town Wagons Rollers, Harrows, and other
Farming Implements made to order.
Repairing of Light and Heavy Work
promptly done.
@- HORSESHOEING A SPECIALITY.
PRICES REASONABLE.
JAMES w. OLDFIELD.
Cor Lake and Main Sts., Middletown.
feb.S-4t
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CATTLE 7 head Cows & Heifers /:

No. - Pat" large Buffalo Cow, first-elass
miller, years old.
No. 2-"Cherry,'' good sized Red Cow, yrs
old, very gentle and easy to milk.
No. s." Middletown,' y large Kentucky Pied
Cow, years old, fine mill1er.
No. 4Young Red Cow, coming years old;
promises to make an excellent cow.
No. 5-"BIess,' young Heifer, good size, 2
years old, will soon be in profit.
Nos. and Two yearling Heifers, good
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
HOGS AND SHOATS BY THE POUND;
GOOD STOCK

WAGONS, CARRIAGES, &c.-I Peach Bed
and Springs, Iron-axle Farm Wagon, in
good order l Ox-cart, in order; l Jump
seat Rockaway Carriage and Pole, Small
York Carriage, Buffalo Robe, and lot OF
Blankets.
Middletown transcript., 1884-02-08
FARMING IMPLEMENTS :

One Wheat and Phosphate Drill. l Cham
pion Reaperand Mower combined, in order
i Steel-tooth Wheel Rake. Corn Marker, !
New Pioneer Fan, scarborough Fan, l Or
cnard Cultivator, l AA Harrow, 2 Twin Har-
rows, Small Cultivators. l Corn Drag,
Plows-Concaves and Wards: Brier Scythe,
Cradle and Scythe, Moving Scythe, Corn
Knives, Hedge Knife, Axes, Hatchet. Harness,
Single Trees, Double Trees, Wedges,
Hoes, Spades. ShOVels, Rakes, Forks, and
other things too numerous to mention
The Dawson journal., 1884-08-28


SINGLE LIFE-A state of single
blessedness has its mischievous
side. The mischief of divorce is
q mere bagatelle, as compared
with the harm done by the infu-
ences which operate in both sexes
to prevent marriage. We do not
say to delay, but to prevent: for
the alarming fact is not the num-
bers who believe that they can
achieve the ends and the happi-
ness Of life better without being
entangled in the matrimonial
web. This opinion has more pre-
valence among young men; but it
is the other sex who suffer most
under its operation. It is not
altogether loose and libertine rea-
soning which leads young men and
young women to this conclusion.
1t may be forced on them by the
cogency of special facts in the
worlds way of thinking. There
is great mass of selfish and
worldly convenience and comfort
which induces them to take that
side at once. There are risks in
domestic life which are so great
in the higher ranges of society as
to take the ignoble look from
young mans selfish cowardice.
The public discussions of woman's
position and prospect have drawn
the sexes apart in feeling and
antagonistic interests. Welded
life is less attractive to young
men. Its promise does not seem
to equal its burdens. The young
women, on their part, are fright
ened by the dismal picture spread
before them. Maternity, the
crown and glory of their sex, is
dishonored; and while on the one
hand they have been morbidly in
formed of its costs and it perils,
they have little but the dictates of
their own nature to encourage
them to assumes its burdens or to
reward them with the honor they
deserve for having done SO.