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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

Mrs. Mary Powell, rclict of the late
William q. Powell, deceased, departed
this life January 10Th, 1889, in the eighty
seventh year Of her age, perhaps the old
est person then living in the town. Her
husband with his family settled in this
neighborhood some thirty-tive years
since. Both husband and wife connected
themselves with the Methodist Church
here, maintaining that relation until at
the close of life they have been called
from labor to reward. Mrs. Powell, W lille
in the prime and vigor of life, was remar-
kabe for the active and prominent part
she took in all that pertained to the in
tcrest of the church, and the cause of re-
| ligion. Having occasionally preached
! the gospel, and performed other public
duties with very great efficiency-indeed
she was recognized power inthe church
and community. The twenty-five years
since, by the death OF her only daughter
she received shock both physically and
mentally from which she never fully re-
! covered and as a consequence her use
| fnllness in the church was very mater
| ially impaired. She maintained however
very high standard of piety, and of
later years the chief delight seemed to
! I've to revel in the recollections of her
past active religious life, and after a con-
nection with the church in England and
this country together for about siXty-tiye
wears, she came down to the close of her
long life in the full confidence of bliss
full Immortality in the church triumphant
mn hioh W.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
Griffith Joynes,

On Monday morning at lOo'clock, Rev.
IL. Allen Griffith, former rector of st.
Thomas Episcopal Church, this town,
now rector of the Episcopal Church ut
Downingtown, Pa, and Miss Marine Nir-
ginia Joynes of Virginia, were married i'll
St. Johns Church, Waverly, near Balti-
more. Rev. Samuel Griffith, father of
the groom, performed the ceremony, and
the Rev. Charles c. Griffith, brother of
the groom, acted as best man. The bride
was given away by the Rev. Edwin II
Wcllman of Ohio AIessrs. Alex. +. Will
hanson of this town, and Jas r. Myers
of Baltimore acted as ushers. The church
was handsomely trimmed with ever
greens and altar lights added to the
beauty of the building. The Swedish
Wedding March" and "Lohengrin," was
rendered by T. H. Eckle of Delaware
College. The bride and groom received
the congratulations Of many friends
There were present distinguished guest
| from five different States. The newly
/ welded couple took the noon train fol
their future home at bennington, TIL
| LEDGER extends hearty congratulations.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
Newark Grange, No. S, P. of H.

Last Saturday afternoon Newark
Grange had very pleasant and profit
able discussion of the question of feed
ing corn in preference to selling it off the
farm. Mr.. Hossinger opened the discus
sion by saying that in his view there can
be but one opinion on the subject. At
the present prices it is much better to
feed corn to pigs or to steers or to cows
than to sell it. Mr.. Geo. Kerr agreed
that this is true, and stated that he would
go further, and advise farmers TO raise
calves. If the right breed of cattle is
kept it will be found profitable to raise
the calves keeping them growing all the
time until they can he sold ut II good
profit. Mr.. Murphey followed, with eX-
tended remarks, but in conclusion sub
stantially agreed that it is far better to
feed than TO sell raw products. Other
members engaged in the discussion and
much of interest and value was brought
out relating directly and indirectly to the
subject. Other matters We're also under
consideration, especially resolution Of
fered by Mr.. Homewood, requiring rail
roads to have red light ut every cross
ing in the State during night hours. The
resolution was passed and committee
appointed to draw up a bill to be pre-.
scented to this Legislature. The commit
tee consists of Messrs. llOmcwoOd, Muir.
phey and Dean.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
An Adore .s.

On Thursday evening Miss i. a. Dyer
Corresponding Secretary Of the Board of
Home Missions, New York, lectured in
First Presbyterian Church, this town,
Before the lecturer egan the choir sang
and prayer was Offered. The reports of
the Secretary and Treasurer of the
WOnIans' Home Mission Society were
read, showing increased work over last
year. Miss Dyer was introduced by the
Rev. Jos. l.. Malone, who said that she
did not come to lecture, hut to tell few
plain facts She showed what an enor-
nous amount of work there Is yet to do
in this country. All through the West
and Southwest, many did not know
when Sunday came. Through Mexico
the people still worshiped idols, and lived
i'm barbarou5 heathenish state. The
Mormons needed the attention of the
| Society As far as able, schools and
chapels had been erected and wlln"
hands and earnest workers were sent out
to show these people the way TO eterna
life. The missionary societies are doin,
wonderful work Christianity is being
taught all over this broad fair earth, an,
heathens and idolators were led to b,
Christians Miss Dyer is AN eunes
talker, and much interest was manifested
| in what she said.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
Branch Out.


Every man of business ought 10 know
whether his occupation is paying. At
the beginning of the year all Indebtedness
should be paid fl or pay what yuu are
able, and collect all outstanding bills
that can he collected. SQUARE up accounts
AMI find out whether you are making Il
living. If not, curtuil expenses fpossible
and resolve upon mOthcrcourse to pursue
Get out of the old ruts. Because those be-
fore You kept jogging along in the well
beaten path and lived almost niggardly,
and by the closest kind of economy man
AGED to keep the sheriff from the door, is
no reason why you should not take anoth-
er course; the merchant ought to know, to
the cent, what amount of capital is requir-
ell To carry ON the business. branch out.
Risk little in new enterprises that will
attract the attention of the people and
thus increase your trade. Never say you
are poor It shows lack of business prin-
ciplcs Push ahead and make show. Even
if business is dull, and in this people will
be attracted and buy, where otherwise
they would not. We would even suggest
that advertising does wonderful things.
When II firm declares that they
are too poor TO advertise, is it not quite
probable that they are almost too poor
to carry On business,a and their stock rather
antiquatcd? II is an undisputablc fact
that people nowadays sean the papers
to see what they need Let firm an
nuuncc that they are going to give pres
cnt to every purchaser, and they will find
that they will have customers that they
have never seen before, and why? 1t is
easy to tell. Therefore attractive adver-
tising will pay in all business. Show what
you have for sale and be polite enough
to invite customers TO call again. TouI
business will increase wonderfully.
Now to our farmer friends. Have you
planned what you intend to do when
spring opens? Have you the least idea OF
what is to be done? If you have, well
and good. If not, is it not about time Ia
lay out the coming work for the summer.
How many acres Of oats to be seeded
what fields will be planted in corn, what
fields to pasture, and what ones to be
mOwn. How much fertilizer will be
needed, and what kind to select; whether
the land needs lime and how much;
would sheep raising be profitable; ol
would there be more money in dairy
or buttcr-making. All these questions
now attract your attention and need care
full thought and study. This way Plump
ing ut work and not knowing how mucl
there isto Ito, and keep plodding alonl
till the summer is ended, and prrhap,
find you but little better off than before
with all your hard work. Systcmatize,ant
60 10 work with the understanding that
you know just what is to be done. AnC
how to do it, and in what time it SHOULD
4 he finished Always look head and b,
prepared and you will be wiser an'
Weather and your labor will not be il
vain.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
Injury Done.

The completion of the New Baltimore
and Philadelphia Railroad is received
with Il halo of satisfaction, especially by
those who have received SO much injury;
and no one along the line has sustained
more injury than William Hawthorne,
who lives about two and ahalf miles from
Newark, whose property il runs through,
with Il cut running in depth from two
and ahalf to twenty-five feet, and within
fifteen feet of his barn, causing great dam
ger of fire from the engine, A commits
sion allowed him but $500 for the land it
occupies, which is II mere trlilc for the
damage to his property. More than this
In the middle Of this cut was solid bed
of rocks which required Il vast amount
of blasting, very much to the incunVcn-
fence, ANNOYANCE, and danger of Mr. AS
family. Dynamite being used us Il means
of blasting, the rocks filling the adjacent
fields with stone, some of which will
weigh ton. Frequently stones would
fall near the house; one came crashing
through the porch roof, and it was no
common occurrence for the stones to
come through the barn roof and the
other outbuildings. Such blasting has
been in progress for at least eighteen
months, in fact the family have been in
jeopardy Oh lnelT lives III OilV ll9lail't
two chickens were killed by II stone
which fell within four feet Of Mr. llaw-
thornc while standing in his yard. Also
he was debarred the privilege of Turning
some portion of his land ON account Of
the continual blasting through fear of
injury to himself and team from the fly
| ing missiles. Stones We're thrown half Il
mile by the strong explosion. Again, the
trcspassing on his premises by men em-
ployed by the company, was a continual
annoyance by tearing down the fences,
allowing his stock to go astray,
would cause him great deal of trouble
to gather them up; in some instances the
fence was carried away by the Italians
and burned What losses Mr.. Hawthorne
has sustained by said company can only
be estimated by jury.
Az Eye WITNESS.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

A party Of young folks went skating
on Wednesday night from Cowantown
and vicinity. One gentleman fell in, and
in the scramble he lost part of one skate
and seoopcd up quantity of mud in his
boots. With all this discomfort he
walked home with his prl some two
miles out of the way lie SAYS for all
The mud and water, they had 4 delight
full walk.
"A man in Glasgow, Del, not long
since set a steel trap for rats. A few days
after this the Madame wus looking for
something and accidentally got her hand
in the trap. Her screams reached the
husbands ears, and his first thought WIS
that the trap contained Il rut, You can
imagine his surprise when he found his
wife to be the victim. Rats are scarce
around that house now-likewise the lit
tie trap.
Rev. r. Snowdrn Thomas, of the
Philadelphia Conference. and editor of
Peninsula Mdhodia, will preach to-mor-
row, the 25th inst, in the NJ. T.. Church
at Christiana in the morning. and at
Salem in the afternoon. More than thirty
wears auo this auppinIment with Newark
and other points were inclosel in Cecil
Circuit, and Mr.. Thomas travelled il two
wears with Bro, &. q. Crour;, and
Stephen Townsend both now Diseased,
MI, s,l;o S,uin, I,.;,.. Co,..
,,.., MI ,., ,,.,,,,,,..,i L,. ,,..,
number of her friends calling on her on
Monday evening. II was To celebrate II
birthday anniversary. 4 most delightful
| nvpnin,, vns snnnt 4 u,un,har nf ,rps
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
Advertisements.
-Jno. Wananaker.

-Jno. Wanamaker.
Building lots.-A. A. Curtis.
Public sale February 9TH. J. Pie.
Dividend declared.-National Bank
of Newark.
Registers Order-Chas. NJ. Curtis,
administrator.
Registers Order.-Wm. f. Griffith,
administrator.
Building material-Wm. ii. Pierson,
Wilmington.
-Photographs-Jas, J. Jordan, Will
mington.
Building stone-J. Robinson, Newark
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
EGIS tER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.


New Castle County, Del, January 2Oth, 1885.
Upon the application of Charles NJ. Curtis
administrator OF Harriet simmons late
Of White Clay Greek hundred, IN said county,
deceased Il Is ordered and directed by the
Register that the Administrator aforesaid give
notice Ofgranting fLetters oil administration upon
the estate Of the deceased, with the date of grlnt
ing thereof by causing advertisements to be post
ed 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 de-
abide by an Act OF Assembly in such case made
and provided and also cause the same to be in,
serted within the same period in THB DELAWARE
LEDGER, q newspaper published in Newark, and
10 be continued therein two months.
(~>~) Given under the hand aud Sea, of Once
sEAL Of the Register aforesaid at MiImlpgt9n
~ and year above written.
ltiNATIUS c. GRUB, Register.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
A New Lease of Life,

The aged and weak have declared after
Spccrs wines that they felt aus though they
had Il new lease of life by having their sys-
TENS renovated by this pure strengthen
ing wine, made by Alfred Speer, Passaic,
n. J. For sale by Edward. &. Jay
Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

NOTICE.

The National Bank of Newark,
Newark, Del, Jan. Goth, 1855.
The Directors have this day declared Il
dividend of 4 per cent for the last six
months, ON the capital stock, clear of all
taxes, payable on and after February LIST,
1885. GEO. w. LINDSEY,
ian2I-2w CASHIER.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
Buoklen's Arnioa Salye,

Tho hest Salve In the world for Outs, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers SAIL Rheum, Fever Sores. letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin
Erupti0ns and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
fnctlun, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Edward G. Jay, Druggist, New
ark Delaware
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

All persons having claims against the estate OF
the deceased must present the same, duly attested
to the Administrator, on or before January 10Th,
1856 or abide the Act OF Assembly In such case
made and provided.
CHARLES NJ. CURTIS,
Administrator
Address No. West eth ST., Wilmington, Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
NdpTHCE

NOTHCE.-Any one contemplating
having sale and who are DESTROYS of
securing competent clerk, we would
chccriully recommend them TO
SAMUEL GARRETT,
Newark, Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT.-Small farm with 5
room dwelling, good cellar and good barn
stabling for four cows and two horeS. All
kinds nf fruit in abundance. Apply to
WM. MCANALLY, Newark, Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

WANTED.-$lO,OO0, to loan on Bond
and Mortgage at q per cent. in sums Of
$500 to $4,000.
Address, :. NJ. DONNELL,
durHtf Newark, delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

Keep Your Horses Healthy. = For
heaves, distemper, founder and worms
use Days Horse and Cattle powder. 1t
clears the blood improves digestion, and
gives new life and energy to the dispiritend
animal. Price twenty-five cents per pack
age of one pound, full weight.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

The japanese still believe that tho first
man was not Adam, but llu-Sing. 1T may
be so. The first legitimate household rem
edy ever offered to a suffering public was
DIR Bulls Cough syrup, n sure cure for
cough and cold.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
NOTICE.

The citizens of the Town Of Newark
are requested to meet in Grange Hall at
half past seven o'clock on Friday even
ing, the 3Oth inst, to hear and take ac-
ton on the report of the committee
appointed at public meeting held Dec.
10th to consider the subject of changing
the boundaries of the town. BY order OF
the committee. J. +. WILLIAMSON,
Newark Jan. % 'S5. Chairman.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FOR SALE,-Building Stone and
Plastering Sand. j. RoBINSoN,
ian24-tf Newark, Del.
FOR SALE.-At moderate prices,
II Building Lots, G0X30O feet at inter
section of POmeroy ann Pennsylvania Il.
r. south of Newark Apply to
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-24

fb" -HNWNE MISS l4lANlt lllllA'llt
Mrs B0iwiR, Miss Lizzie Merritt,
Nancy Miss Annie j. Smith.
From time immemoral down to the
present, the sport Of chasing reynard
continues with increasing interest. Two
lively runs were given from this town on
Monday. The rendezvous for the sports
men and hounds was ut the Washington
House. The first fox was shook out
start the hounds were hied on 1t was
really beautiful sight to see the dogs
stretching across the fields, toning ut
every jump, The fox was carthcd after
II run of about two miles. Hunters and
dogs returned to town, and after dinner,
the second fox was turned loose. A large
red fellow. How lightly and gracefully
he slipped of, He was allowed about
eight minutes start, which time he fully
used in widening the gap between the
impatient dogs and itself The dogs were
let loose, and away they went, well pack
ed. The horsemen mounted in eager
haste, and dashed down the street ut full
speed. The fox was hOlcd near Delaware
City, after several hours run.
If there is man, or II number ui
men, or corporation who wish to invest
their money so that they can get larger
amount of interest than allowed by law
Just come to Newark and build row aftel
row of houses. Put them anywhere 81
that they may be attractive and there
will be no trouble Of getting tenants
There are number of people inquiring
for houses, and there appears to be none
Where are these families going? AZ
many of them have to move, they vii
be compelled to leave town. Newark ha,
capitalists, but we are tired preaching t.
them. Perhaps they have already in
+ vested their spare cash and are satisfied
Rents are high here, and money invested
, in houses returns big interest. There ar
: number of lots, nicely located, whicl
can be purchased at reasonable figures
, and the man who builds number 4
houses at this season will reap a ricl
reward for his capital invested. Dom
put up house that you would not b
willing to occupy yourself, because ten
ents are just as proud of Il neat, attraC
tive house to live in as any one else.
there is not vacant house, convenient
located to be found before long, the SCI
Tor editor will be forced to look else
d where for a home.
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kilograms to The Star.
GLADSTONE'S ORDEAL.
ANXIETY AS TO THE VOTE TONIGHT.
Will The Premier Resign III Defeated.
THE ILLINOIS sENATORSHIP.
ARMED PoLYeAMIsTs RESIST ARREST.
WHAT Is TALKED OF IN LONDON.
The Danger the Gladstone Government
Has Passed aud Those Vet Before L..

THE SUPPORT OF CERTAIN IRISH LIBERALS SAID
TO HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR TONIGHT s
NoTE-GRowING CONTEMPT FOR THE GOVERN
MENT-THE TRIAL OF THE DYNAMITERs, AND
OTHER TOPICS.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, May 1.-THE proceedings in the
house of commons last night passed according
to my forecast. The government weathered the
eighth vote OF censure i'm the fullest house OF
this session. Great anxiety and uncertainty
exist respecting Tonight 5 vote. learn, on the
best authority, that the government have Sc
cured the votes OF few Irish liberals by an extra
concession OF $4,000 towards the registration
expenses in Ireland. This will probably save
them The seriousness of the crisis is the gov
ernments best surety, for the liberals who ab
stained from voting the last time, as an express
sion OF opinion. will not venture to abstain to-
night, now that the ministry threaten To regard
defeat as u want OF confidence.
THE GOVERNMENT FALLING INTO CONTEMPT.
That the process OF discrcditing the govern
ment Is proceeding surely becomes more appa-
rent: Gladstone was treated rudely last night.
Lord flartington's position could not have been
reason than usual to believe that he personally
cared anything about the question.
Pending information about the dispatches
brought by Condie Stephen. who will arrive to-
day, there is no Afghan news.
PANIC AMONG DYNAMITE TRIAL JURyMEN.
There was AN amusing panic among the jury
men yesterday i'm the trial of the dynamters.
They evidently feared assassination and alleged
all kinds OF illness to escape duty. over "A hun
dred witnesses have been subp@naed. The con-
viction OF both is certain, though Cunning
hams chance is slightly better than Burtons.
VICTORY FOR A TELEPHONE COMPANY.
The telephone company has scored a victory
in the report OF the royal commission, who de
eide that overhead wires are not dangerous; that
compulsory attachments are permissible, and
that the post Office must grant all its facilities.
The bill resulting will hardly go SD far as this.
THE TENNIS CONTEST.
Lambert won the three sets out OF four I'm the
tennis championship yesterday, the last set
being the most magnificent play ever seen.
Pettitt has the highest respect for his opponent.
He admits he does not understand the game 80
we'll but relies confidently on his activity and
rapid returns TO pull him through. The Judges
think Pettitt has the making OF n splendid
player, but favor Lambert for the match.
THE IRISH GRIMES ACT.
Great interest is felt in the governments
coming decision respecting the crimes act in
Ireland
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General Foreign News.

FRICTION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND ITALY.
LONDON, May ia telegram from Home
reports the existence of friction in diplomatic
relations between Russia and Italy, and IL is
ported Turkeys protests against the Italian
occupation OF Massowah.
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN CHATHAM
LONDON, May l2.-An extensive fire was
raging all last night at Chatham. The locality of
the confiagration was High street. and Nsral
buildings were destroyed. Among these were
Barnard's music hall, the Mid-kent club house,
the Bull Inn and large print works. The
amount the damage is not Yet ascertainpd.
FRANCE NEGOTIATING FOR THE FISHERS
ISLANDS.
PARIS. May 12.-The Figaro states that the
government Is at present negotiating @ith
China tor the cession To France of the Fishers
Islands. living between the island of ForInOsa
and the Chinese mainland.
THE ICELAND AVALANCHE.
LONDON, May 12.-The latest advices rom
Iceland show that the first reports of the a pril
avalanche were not exaggerated. Fifteen dwell
ings, with their Inhabitants, were swept into
the sea, and ~ persons thus drow9led
The avalanche destroyed 80 fishing boats. The
loss in one village alone reached Ss0.OO0.
EUGENIEs GIFT To MARsEILLEs ASNULLED.
PARIS. May 12.-EN-Empress Eugenies gan of
the pharo palace To the city OF Marseilles has
been annulled i'm consequence OF dispute re-
garding the terms of transfer.
REFORMING THE EGYPTIAN PRESS Law
ALEXANDRIA, May l2.-TIgrane Pa,hs, under
secretary al state for foreign affairs. and Judge
q. West, British consul at SueZ. have departed
for Paris aud London To arrange the details Ui a
new Egyptian press law. The recent BOTihOre
Eqyptien incident has made absolutely nfcss-
siry very radical changes in the laws affecting
the press in Egypt.