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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

Washington, he sold his soul and honot,
his country's peace for money, for pase,
sordid gold, If this brave, chlVairous
man had continued his brilliant career,
which opened so brightly i'll its dawning,
la tho early part of the war, what beau
tiful statue his people would erect beside
Schuyler 10 commemorate hero Of free
dom whose name would be sung IN all
free lands and resound as echoes GOWN
through the long vislas OF time'
The beauty, the simplicity, the rlch,
ness, the delicate shades OF color ana
historic surroundings would take TOO
much time to do it Justice. One cannot
toll of the delicate tracings OF Christmas
greens twining along the ground, inc
deep red tint Of the berry called the Red
Man, the partridge berry, the ferns, bah
ling brooks, the messy beds named the
Red Mans Grave, the dark waVy spruce
upon precipitous hillsides, the aspen Pine
waving in every gentle breeze the hem
lock. the shoemach frat tinted By the
early frost, and contour of tho hills with
valleys, which grow 10 rivers, these and
manifold other points make up retreat
whore the dusty and care-worn find rest,
the artistic beauty and richness of tints
at every turn, the follower of the sea, n
safe harbor which carries him in fancy in
fairy land whore the tall, straight trees
arc his masts, the leaves his sails and the
rustling of the leaves the Tapping of sails,
the Adirondack Mountains his ship. TIC
enioy once these fine old ruts no other re-
sort can take their place in the heat OF the
following quickly passing summers.
A NEwARKER.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
twill 1t Pay"


DEAR EDIroRs:-In considering ques-
tions of moral improvement and social
advancement it is somewhat out of place
to anticipate pecuniary profits, and in the
ease of our "Reading Room" we must
NOT. as the author of Something Of
Importance" proposes, pause one mo-
ment to consider the financial results of
the undertaking. If we did SO the phi
lanthropist would want bonds for his in
forest and expect ample returns from his
Charitable" Investment. That "money
makes the mare go" is true enough and
&C is also true enough that first and most
important of all, we must have small
amount to place our ideal object in flour
ishipg condition. But this must not be
obtained with any mercenary ends in
yiey. for it would then belle its moral
presumptiyeness. AS l have formerly
limited the start must be made on a cheap
basis. and know no better way Of OBJ
tanning the money than by donation sub
scriptions and a small membership fee
from its patrons. A pleasant room with
plenty of windows, good facilities for
iirht and heat on cold winter days, and
in a convenient location could surely be
obtained in Newark at slight rental
cost. The books and magazines
would soon find their way to the shelves
and tables. Let the question again be
deeply and favorably considered. Re-
member it is for the moral sustenance of
a class of poor souls, who consider it
divine happiness to possess even one well
thumbed and battered volume, who have
a heart under tho grease and CRIME Of
their bonny skins that yearns just as
much for light and truth as do the puny
consciences of tho village mobiles. Per-
haps they are rough in their ways and
uncouth, little matters it how ungenteel
the outer man the inner side is often
times draped with the softest finest
broad-cloth virtue weaves. Give them
chance at the books, Let lecturers tell
them how to read the innumerable
volumes that nature has written on every
flower and shrub, and see how they will
grow upward in morals as "grows great
soul to its God" When humanity dis
cards the lessons that three thousand cen
turtles have taught, when our local creeds
descend to the aphorisous of the wine
house then it will be time enough to ask
twill it payP" F. NJ.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
The Vacation.

We will publish next week the first in
stallment OF pastoral poem by Folger
McISinsey, our local laureate. Through
this medium lie wishes to beg pardon for
it's antiquity of style and ancient descrip-
tious. Tho epic opens with an invitation
from the poet to join him in ''the pleas.
ures of summer day. and as the Incl
dents transpire they reveal tho social hap
penings Of an ideal village, perfect in
attractvness and uncontaminated man
ners Though some Of the scenes are
drawn from life many merely exist in the
authors fancy and could not possibly be
part of this swift and impetuous young
land. 1t is we'll however after long
siege of modern presumptioness to dwell
an hour or two with the scenes and char
acters of this poem that have about them
all the air of rustic simplicity that marked
the time of Hengist and Horsa.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

The large new exhibition building, at
tho Elkton Fair grounds, was christened
on Wednesday night by most enjoyable
hop. Although but little time was given
for sending out invitations, nearly Chree
hundred ladies and gentlemen graced the
brilliantly lighted exhibition hall. The
music was enhancing. Prof. Ritchio,
with an orchestra of twenty pieces (the
largest orchestra that has ever performed,
either at Elkton or Wilmington), render
cd choice selections in a manner that could
not DO resisted by those who came not
to dance. Many spectators fingered long
alter midnight, loath to miss such sweet
music. Financially the affair was not q
success, but otherwise, it was the great
est occasion that has ever taken place at
Elkton.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
A Trim to the Adirondaoks.

EDIToRs:-In the delicious balmy air
of the Adirondaoks, one feels equal to
auy emergency, the greatest tasks in
other places soem light and trivial here;
to walk 10 OF IL miles does not fatigue
one in tho least, and the enjoyment re-
coived from mountain dinner repays all
the inconvenience that the camper meets
when cooking his dinner in refractory
wind, or hot and tired from climb over
some of the high mountains. A Del
aware peach orchard or watermelon patch
would suffer woefully from the inroads
of hungry mountaineer and the farmers
should thank their lucky stars that tho
air OF Delaware stimulates appetites far
less than the Adirondacks. People
spend their summers here because OF the
beauty, the greatness and delicious cool
ness of the air, which is light and full Of
the incense of the shrubs and trees that
fills the nostrils at each breath with a
delicious draught equal in flavor with the
spices of Turkish bazaar. The main
object of the tired and half sick business
man Of the city, with his family is to find
a retreat from tho noise and confusion of
the city, and by trial he finds that tho
seashore does not furnish him with that
peace which he has craved for, Tor Their o
he finds hustle and confusion in the
streets crowded with wagons full of pro-
duoe rafting over the pavements in the
same way and with as much noise as at
his home in the city, whore he had hoped
to escape from. The mountains the peo-
pie have found it the only place for rest ,
a place where soon the body and mind
receives a new impet us from the light
dry air, the consumptive finds relief from
tho aroma OF the pine needles; the artist
finds joy while trying to initiate nature in
her most beautiful dress of vcrdure,
Fishing and hunting to the sportsman
proves the absorbing pleasure and upon
the banks of little stream with moss
and fern covered banks, in tho shadows
of over hanging trees of spruce and
hemlock, lulled halt asleep by the muir
muring of waters dashing over tho
smooth rocks or sweeping by an half
submerged log, to be awakened with q
start by the jerk of black bass or a
speokled trout to draw him in, and tan
talize the fish by giving him his lead, b!
letting him run, soon quickens the blood
and thrills the nerves with excitement
and fear lest this big monster Juggling sc
hard will break away; but when th
moment comes to land fine trout o
bass at your feet struggling upon the
rocks; this moment no ono can not bu
, feel that those few exciting moment
were the most intense and full of RAP
ture of any in the whole course of lif
time. Contrast it at the ocean shore
, Anchored in dingy boat, nothing t
, relieve the monotony of limpid wild
, expanse of water, made glaring by tn
burning rays of the sun; hot and tire'
impatient with the slowness of the fisht
biting, and face and arms paining frol
n. the burns received by relentless su
Ifs With these two pictures in ones min
~ what one do you think the pleasure see
ut or should choose. The ladies spend maj
Sh happy hours riding in the primeval fC
all ests, over mountain and dale, over rive
"s and brooks, finding at each nook a
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

MEssRs EpIToRs: The ngitators Of a reading
room in this town are very young and have not
been long residents in this community, or they
would never attempt to start n reading room in
this nlace 1t lie not over six years since the same
question was agitated, and q meeting held In the
Presbyterian lecture room to consider the ques-
ton OF having public reading room started for
tho benefit of the citizens, and committee OF the
most influential men Of the town, was appointed
to canvas for subscriptions; Amongst the hrst
was John PilllnV and WIN. Dean with one nun
drod dollars The late A. J. Hosslnger, Frederick
Curtis VIM. Homewood, S. Minct Curtis, Joseph
Dean, Jr., James Wilson and Rev Geo. Porter and
others who responded literally. 1t was not long
before those gentlemen found they mad noun.
tain to climb and that obstacle was society. OH
It would never do for the better class 70 NIX WIN
letter, having cause to call at agentlemans mouse
was attacked by the landlady and severely crih-
oised for attempting to start reading room
she never would allow her children to mix with
the poor ignorant class, nor would she allow her
husband to associate or enter that reading room
She knpt her word and her word was law, the
same spirit prevailed all over the town. The Col
lege students was forbidden by tho faculty 70 De-
come MEMBERS and we were told II would Do
failure The agitation was started and the read
ing room was to be given fair trial. II was loca
tod in the centre Of the town, now occupied by
DIR. Kollock, 1t was neatly furnished and there
was plenty of reading New York and Philadel-
phia morning papers, Wilmington and Philade-
phla evening papers weekly and monthly period.
icals, with the promise Of a hrstelass library. ~
was omen every day from s q. m. to 10 p. m. What
was the attendance7 About an average OF 10 per
day for the first year and less for the second. The
result was to sell the furniture 70 pay the rent II
YVES a failure, and now l would ask what pros
poets Ire thoro for young men to try again. Let
them first ascertain what Is wanted before they
Oxpepd any money. Arc the young mon Of this
town interested IN reading, or In what gay do
thoy delight in spending their eyenings7 The
cigar stores arc places where great many young
mon copnregate The two hotels have each COM
| Portable rooms kept for the accommodation Of
| nersons who wish to read the news Now II tho
| ladies who work so had for the Home mission
| ,youlI spend a little money ut home and take
more interest in the young men, less proiane Ian
| puaRe would he heard on Gus streets, or If the
| TEMPERANCE reformers would make an effort t
! omen a soclable room before they try to enforce
there option law success at the fall election Nigh
| be more possible. Law may do great DEAL bu
| A READER.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

chase. Show up your s,ookl Risk a
little in judicious advertising, and it will
pay you several fold in few years,
Don't say, after few months trial, ''that
there is no good in advertising" and
order the advertisement out. This is all
a mistake. Persistent and faithful adj
vertisers get their reward. Just think Of
one firm who advertises nearly $780, 600
yearly. What is the result ? Why the
business has grown to mammoth proper
tons. You can live without advertising,
but it lacks enterprise and there is but
little trouble to tell how much you sell in
n ypar
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
Sneo,nl Mention.

Mr.. A. w. Gool:in, prop, of the
Ebhitt House, 10 and Market streets,
VIII, Dell has fitted up elegant waiting
rooms, for the accommodation of both
ladies and gentlemen, where he will serve
oysters in every style during the season.
Dir. Gooltn will obtain fresh supply of
tho finest oysters in the Market every
day. While at the Ebbitt, don't fail to
ask to be shown tho Geological Gardens.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

ANY HoUsEKFEPER who sends at once
the names of five married ladies, at same
address, and 10 two cent stamps for pos
tago, will receive free for ono entire year
a handsome, entertaining and instructive
Domestic Journal, devoted to Fashions,
Fancy work, Decoration, Shopping,
Cooking, and Household matters. Best
Paper published for Ladies. Every
Housekeeper wants it. Regular price
s1,00. Must send nowl Address Domestic
Journal, Nunda, N. Y. aug9 8m
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

Mrs. Mary A Daley Of TunlSnGnnock Pa, was
otFictel for six wears with Asthma and Bro n
cititis during which time the best physical rs
could give no rolct, Her life was despalred Oh
Enr's New Discovery, when immediate RELIEF
tSsg Fiielt and by continuing its use for u short
lime she was completely cured, gaining In hosh
" FSSe Trial Bottles OF this certain cure of all
Throat and Lung Diseases at h. q, Jays u ug
store Large Bottles slOO
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

LADIES MEDICAL ADvIsER-A com.
pletc Medical Work for Women, hand
somely bound in cloth and illustrated
postpaid for 10 two-cent stamps. Tells
how to prevent and cure all diseases of
the sex, by treatment at home. Worth
its weight in Gold to every lady suffering
from any of these diseases. Over 10000
sold already. Address Nunda Publish
ing Co.. Nunda, N. Y. aug9 3m.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

The hest blood purifier and system regulator
ever placed within tho reach Of suffering human
fly, truly is Electric Bitters. Incapaeity of the
Liver, BllOusness Jaundlco, Constipation, Weak
Kidneys, or any other disease of the urinary or
gans, or whoever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will aTwas find Electric Bitters
the best and only certain euro known. They are
surely and quickly. every bottle guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Edward q, jay, druggist
Newark Dol
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

Tho best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever sOres letter,
Chapped Hands, Ohilblains, Corns, and all Skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t lie guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
ark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
Newark Library Association.

The annual meeting of tho Newark
Library Association will be held at tho
residence Of President VIM. ii. Purnoll,
on Monday, October 9Th. A good attend
ance is desired.
SUE w. EVANS, Sec'y.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

brief | and eouched il respectable ianguaee.l
MESSRs EDIT0RS'-slrs: Your Reading
Room Agitatorn wishes to have tho matter OF
twill IL nav" TO have u free reading room in our
town, fully discussed. A thought strikes me that
we have two public reading rooms In our Deauti'
full town already Very pleasant rooms, DelleFe
and our genial hotel keepers are public spirited
gontlemen who would be glad to add TO tho plea
sure Of our citizens Why not all get TO work TO
induce our hotel keepers TO quit selling intoxca.
ting drinks and thon our reading rooms could
soon be made all that "Agltator', could wish; :,
THIS WILL PAY.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

ga rolling stone gathers no moss"
but it may get an advertisement for DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup painted on it.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
DIED.

RARiBO.--On wednesday, Oct. LIST. 1881, Eille p
aged 20 years.
Friends and relatives are respectively invited
to attend tho funeral from the residence Of Johh
Rambo to-day, saturday. Mt 1880 o'clock, +. NJ
Interment at Head of Christiana Cemetery scr
Vices ut the house.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
90 Yeats Experienoe.

An old nurse OF 30 years experience says thut
sha has meyer used a wine thht has had such a
pleasing effect on her patients as that made by
Mr. Alfred sRser of Passaic, n. ASK you, az
grist for 1t and take no other, For SAFE py fn"u
g. Jay druggist, Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04

-"Mary has little lamb-its fleece is
white as snow, but it wants Days Horse
and Cattle Powder to make it strong, you
know. That it does. Price % cts. per
package of one pound, full weight.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
w. H. HARTLOVE,
PRACTICAL GUN MAKER

No. 206 East Third st, Wilmington, Del,
manufacture of and dealer in all kinds
of Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Ammunition,
Sporting Suits and otc. Fine Gun re.
pairing speciality, Guns choked, Bored
to shoot close shells, carefully loaded to
order.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.

TThis column IL open TO all. All articles must be
'ief and oouched In respectable language.l
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-10-04


Hudson makes n steep jump from the
hanging rocks to seethe and. fret while
retarded by the stubborn rocks.
Here is the famous place made famous
by Fenimore Cooper in his lie ather Stock
ing Tales, "The Last OF tho Mohicans."
Who would wish for better description,
more clear and descriptive and so true to
nature than his? Here Pathfinder and his
two companions, tho lsst two of their race
the Delaware tribe-are su grounded by
the Hurons, savage tribe, where in a
secluded cave whose entrance was con-
cealed by dirt and bushes from the prying
eyes of their enemies, Pathfinder, with
his party secreted themselves, safe and
secure, thankful TO nature'e secret hiding
place.
To the east, near the base of the foot
hills of the Green Mountains, stands the
| Schuylerville Monument, tribute to tho
famous battle of Saltwater and tho sur
render of Burgoyne, which proved the
| turning point in tho Revolution in favor
of the patriots, for history eHClaims that
| If the enemy had not been checked in the
North, England would have been victori-
Gus. A large commanding statue of
General Schuyler, who was Just upon the
verge of battle, and had planned for two
or three weeks engagement, was sue
ceeded by General Gates, who command
ed at the battle, yet received all the plans
of the attack by tho unselfishness and
generosity of Schuyler, who did not sulB
In his tent as thousands would if in his
place, but served his country if maltreatet
BY her. A monument of Gates, and NJ
empty niche for Benedict Arnold, whC
= by bold, fearless charge into the enc
Y mics ranks repulsed their former viotori
Gus charges and scattered the dreaded
English regular soldier into ruinous route
But ambition proved his ruin; too Impa
d tent for rapid progress and jealous @
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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-01-25
The Right Divine Of Women.


The right divine of woman to do
whatever she likes has been triumphant
ly indicated before the magistrate of
Pontefract, in the West riding of York
shire, by the discharge of a poacher's
little daughter whom certain game
keepers had caught in the very act of
poaching. Her father was SO well
known as hair grabber that it was
impossible for him to be seen off the
highway without undergoing search.
Upon the little damsel were found three
nets, six iron pins for fastening ground
nets, and game-bag, none of them
certainly ordinary playthings for a
child. The child's solicitor moved her
discharge on the ground that the poach-
ing act as last amended referred in ex-
plicit terms to male offenders thereby
excluding female offenders. After much
wagging of wise pows the full bench of
magistrates found itself obliged to dis
charge the child. But that was not all.
The victorious and unabashed solicitor
next moved that the poaching imple-
ments be returned to his small client,
whereupon the bench ordered the arti-
Giles to be given to the girl, who, accord
ing to the act, was entitled to them. Let
us hope that this precedent may open
new and lucrative occupation to the
women and girls of Great Britain.