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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
DEsTRUcTNEs ABROAD AND AT HOME

The anarchist in Europe is busy
with his schemes of obstruction and
murder, which his few admirers in
this country exalt as the noblest
means of social and political regen-
Grafton. The explosions Saturday
in the Parliament Houses at London
are but another evidence of the reck-
less desire of these men to destroy
life and property and introduce an
era of terrorism. Fortunately, there
was no loss of life caused by Satur-
days explosion, but it is more by
good luck than by good manage
ment that the recent series of dyna-
mite deviltries in London have been
so comparatively bloodless. The
perpetrators of these outrages can
not reasonable hope to continue
their diabolical methods with imp
unity. If they fall into the hands
of the law a short shift and no sym
pathy will be to their fate. * X
! Whether he called himself a Fen.
ian in England, a Communist in
France, a Nihilist in Russia, Socia,
list in Germany, or member of the
Black Band in Spain, the destruc-
tive is a type only of the same
insanely murderous species. From
their occasional successes in crime
and the jargon to which the DIES.
tructives Of Europe gave the names
of the principles, it is difficult tc
conceive that they have any polit
al aim but terrorism, and any mo
tive but mad thirst for blood
Their creed, so cody put forth by
one of the Niederwald conspirators
that the end sanctiiies the means, j.
as old as the time when men frs
began to cheat their conscience!
with pretexts for villainy and crime
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Let 1t Be Amstel.

| am glad to find that my suggestion of
a name for our town finds favor with the
people. 1t is good old name identified
with the history of our State, and let it
be revived and handed down to poster
ity. 1t is short, euphoneous, and there
is no town Of that name in the whole
country. The change can be easily made
and need occasion no inconvenience.
Other towns which were troubled as we
are, changed their names and never suf-
fered in the least. Take Pocomoke City,
Md, for instance Let us act and relieve
ourselves Of world of trouble and an
noyance. P.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
A CECIL COUNTY SPRING FAIR.

No doubt the majority OF the
Stockholders, and a large number of
people in Maryland and adjoining
States, are willing and anxious to
see spring fair. The managers are
anxious to make money, and we
youchsafe to say that fair in the
spring of the year, will net more
cash than the one held in the fall.
1t has been demonstrated, and it is
only worth the trying to show that
money can be made. The fair can
be held sometime in June, as it is
most seasonable. We hope that the
managers will take prompt action
and Immediately decide to try the
experiment. There will be some
objection that there will be but little
to exhibit This is what is needed.
The large amount paid in premi-
ums will be saved. This is big
item, but there can be a good num-
Der of exhibits. In fact, the usual
number of exhibits can be shown
excepting fruit and vegetables. The
display of agricultural machinery
would undoubtedly be larger thar
in the fall. The fair will in no wise
lack the usual attractiveness. PEG.
pie will be just as anxious to visit
it, and we cannot see why any OBJ
lection can be raised. We earnestly
advocate the ACCESSIBILITY of holding
a spring fair For the past year o,
two we have advocated holding fai
in the spring, and hope now to Sc,
it consummated.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

THE great ice carnival opened at
Montreal on Monday. The ice pa
lace is said to be a magnificent af-
fair, electric lights throwing brillian-
cy all around. The fancy dress car
nivals eclipsed anything heretofore
held, and Americans looked on a
scene bordering on fairy land. II
the choice were given US (and the
money to back it as well) to go to
New Orleans or Montreal, we would
quickly accept the latter We are
afraid business will prevent our at
tending either place.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
SATURDAY, JANUARY 81, 1885.

THE State Board of Education
met at Dover on Tuesday last and
held conference with a committee
of State Grange in regard to intro
ducing into our free schools a text
book on agriculture. Messrs. Rosa,
Bancroft, Dean and Homewood rep
resented the farmers; and another
meeting on the same subject will be
held in Dover on the 10th of Feb
ruary prox. The Board wishes to
examine the book to which atten-
ton has been called.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

THE lightning change newspaper
man, Edgar H. Cook, whose last
charge was business manager of the
Times, Wilmington, has sold out his
interests and gone with his family
to New York. Just how many pap
ers he will create in that city during
the year we will not predict. Will
mington is famous for newspaper
originators.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Every Evening" is engaged in an
animated controversy with Senator
McWhorter on the four term court
law for civil cases. A good deal of
bad feeling seems to be engendered
between the Senator and Mr.. Bates
and some bitter language has passed
TO and fro. We trust it will not
amount to anything more than talk,
and that the Legislature will act
upon the matter in controversy
calmly and dispassionately and for
the best interests of the people. We
may however remark in passing
that it is quite unusual for our eau
tious and conservative contemporary
to evince SO much excitement.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
IN OUR
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT

you'll find allssthe best styles Of
fine Cloths, Cassimeres, Suitings
and Trouserings. We have !
large force Of good hands, and
want to keep t en- together,
and through the dull season we
make by low prices for the best
work. You know We never
ask fancy p'ices, but just now
they are way off. We like to
show our goods, and will be
pleased to have you call.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

OUR legislators are working along
quietly and crnestly. No very i'm
portant measures have been dispos-
ed of as yet. Senator McWhorter
created little stir in the Senate on
Tuesday in relation TO the Courts
He says he will fight the matter t.
the bitter end. We want little fight,
ing and a vast amount of earnest
work. Let the Representatives re,
alize that they are representing the
best interests of a confiding consti
tuency. That all will do their duty
faithfully, no one will dare question
Yet, we will be better able to Judge
after little while whether we are
good prophets.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

ALDEN's JUVENILE GEM.-A large extra
sheet containing number of fine illustr-
atoms accompanies number two of
this juvenile weekly. Grown folks as
well as young folks will find good deal
of amusement as well as wisdom in the
fables" which the pictures charmingly
illustrate, and in the contents of the pa
per generally. The large beautiful type
used in which the paper is printed and
the form and size of page make the
whole appearance delightful to the eye.
There is abundant variety of story, anec-
dote, history, facts in nature and science,
biography, and poetry, and all so inv!go-
rating and healthful in tone that parents
and teachers will give the paper hearty
welcome into homes and schools. The
price, IS cents year, with large induce
ments to clubs, places it easily within
reach of every homeland surely there
ought to be such a paper in every home
| where there are chilrden. A specimen
copy is sent free to any applicant. John
B. Alden, Publisher 1903 Pearl Street,
| New York,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

We have received a printed coyy
of the bill now before the House of
Representatives, to establish State
Board of Agriculture. 1t seems to
cover the ground fully and if passed
will be of immense benefit to the
farming interests of the State, inter-
ests upon which all others depend
The farmers of this vicinity have
expressed themselves very decidedly
in favor of the passage of the bill
and we are sure it will prove a very
popular measure.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
GREAT SLAUGHTER
IN THE PRICE OF
CLOTHING!

We have taken an account
of Stock and have found we
have an overstock. We have
by far too many goods, They
are all good, stylish garments,
but we want moe Cash and
less Goods, and have d termined
to make a great effort to turn
them into Cash. In taking an
account Of stock (Which we do
every six months) we examine
every hing car fully, and any
goods that have not so d we re-
mark away down, SO as to in
sure ready sale We don't be-
iievc in carrying goods from
one season to another, but pre-
fer to sell them, even at a loss,
so as to turn them into Cash.
We prefer to give our custom
ers the discount rather than to
pay interest o "A money to carry
them, which many do. The
greatest lever we use to make
low prices, is the ready Cash
We tell you it will do wonders
and W have found it out some
time ago Nov, you KIN w, W,
have our Clothing all marked
in pla Il figures, the very loves
for which they can be sold
But just now, as an extra in
ducement, we are offering II
per cent off of all Ready-mad,
Clothing. Men, Youths. Boy
! and Childrens Suits and Over
coats. If you are in want @
Clothing for yourself or boys
don't fail to look at ours.
IN OUR
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

AT skating rink in Boston, not
long ago two colored men applied
for admission and were refused.
The result Of the whole affair the
proprietor was fined $50 and costs
10y the court in that city. We think
the man very foolish to refuse en-
trace, but, when such men come
along, to have higher rate of ad-
mission, say s25 apiece. 1t works
all the time, and saves and makes
money.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

OIL - ~
They arc always kept WI y
linens but cotton. Linen will
not hold the color
sou,h ives, corner Of tho main Ut !ug.
Boys clothing keeps drop
ping.
Nv thc r,''A,. ''s-ss' .'r--' Scr.
A newmarkc Of brown
beaver for IS is To-, if the
beaver and making are good.
One of black stockinet at $I3
has $40 worth of stockinet in
it, to say nothing OF making
and other materials; and we
should charge $40 for the
making alone. One of Der
lin Twill with nutria collar
and cuffs at SI2 is low. A
l,oilnan Of the same heavy
cloth, hare collar and cuffs is
lower, S..
Andso youmay go through
the overgarments. There is
no agreement in prices.
Everything is low; not every
thing equally low.
Girls overgarments like
wise; and dresses.
1901, a, 8 and Chestnut.
Fur-lined circulars are low
enough. Sicilian, lined with
suslicky SIS; hamster, $40;
squirrel, $25.
Seal coats and dolmans are
low enough. A first rate seal
coat in all respects but one,
for SIS. The only drawback
is a little roughness in the
fur. The finest dolman we
evermake can begotfor $500.
$500 is the highest price we
have put on a dolman in sew
eral years.
1908 and Chestnut.
Moquette carpets down to
SI.25 a yard! A big roomful
of Moquette at $I.25 and
Brussels at 81. Another big
roomful of Tapestryat so and
rs cents.
Moquette, you know, is
the favorite parlor carpet.
THERE'S no icher-lookingca car
pet. Administer and Wilton
arericher, but notricher-look
ing. Moquetteat $I.25! Not
remnants, not unsucccs stu
patterns; a roomful! No
distrusted makes; the best.
Market street front, second floor Take rar u,n,
west from the centre.
JOIN WANAMAHEr.
Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets
and City-hall square.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

A SMALL dance was held at a
house in the Indian Territory re-
Gently. While the dance was in pro-
gress several strangers on horseback
arrived. Pretty soon general fight
occurred, and when the lights were
turned on after the fusilade an in
ventory showed five dead and two
dying men on the floor. Quite a
lively small dance" we should say.
Rather "dance of death.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

THE British have forced their way
to the Nile through the good general
ship of Stewart, who was badly
wounded in the endeavor. Three
newspaper correspondents were kill
ed in one of the engagements. The
British square proves invincible to
the Arabs, though they try and break
it in every conceivable way.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

Can any one bring us case Of Kidney or Liver
Complaint that Electric Btters will not speedily
eureT Wesay they eau not, as thousands Of eases
already permanently cured and who are daily re-
commencing Electric Bltters. wi prove. Bright's
Disease, Diabetes Weak Back, or any urinary
complaint quickly cured They purify the blood
regulate the bowl, aud act directly on the de-
seased parts. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale
at 5Or bottle by T. q. Jay, druggist, Newark.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

THE Milford Chronicle under its
new auspices has become real live
progressive paper. 1t is a good
representative of a thriving go-head
town, and, we think, will exert a
wholesome influence throughout the
State.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

l'rcss-stuiis lave tumbled
lear to the bottom-no
.ioabt about that-thosc that
have tunblrd at all. No;
at isn't the way to put it.
The tumble j. mostly here.
There is no wholesale trade.
rhewholcsalcmarketis com
.ratively empty. The break
n prices here has carried
down a good many staple
stufls.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

A STREET should be opened
through the grounds of the lower
school lot, recently sold. The loca-
ton is about right for a street
to cross Main street. Let the matter
be speedily discussed by our Town
Fathers.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

PENNSYLVANIA is about to take a
step forward and punish wife beat
ers with the whipping post. 1t can
well be extended to other criminals,
and thereby prevent crime to some
extent.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

The finest Scotch ginghams
and French satcens are here.
The ginghams have come in
force. Satccns have begun
to come. The zephyrs are
40 and so cents; the sateens,
371a and so.
Northwest nom the ,rnrc,
Ladies stockings out of
gear with the market: Ger
man plain cotton at IS cents;
better than L.. money ever
gets
German fancy cotton at 20
cents Put down to 40, be.
cause the fancy Balbriggan
Kill them at IS.
German fancy Balbriggan
81 a dozen different styles at
Gus If we had put these
AT .3713 cents where they be-
long. We should have saved
t. trouble.
A..oEl'sh black spun-silk
with l}aibripgan undcr-feet,
1t 81, which is SIN cents
Under the lowest price we
ever made before, and so
cent under the lowest We
eve heard Of elsewhere.
We, II Anadc ninth counter
A dozen grades OF Guinet's
black silk are here SO much
below value as to literally
break the market. There
are ladies who are scarcely
| willing t. wear another
make. I"uy will buy no
silks at the market price till
these are gone.
Here is the list:
! ciade Of Grade Of Pfles al which
! grus-grain. c4lchemirc. selling.
also as 800
400 ab0
50 500
Wcguarantee every grade
OF both gros-grain and cache,
mire for average wear.
Southwest mum centre
A few down quilts in sural
and brocade-silk covers a
half their value, viz.
jX6 feet SI8
so 10 and $40
d. 20 and 81
4. 20, ersalone are wortl
IN. nl.ney, to say nothir !" ~
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

We received an anonymous COM
munication from Strickersville, Pa,
this week. According to newspaper
law, we must have, in all cases, the
name of the writer as an evidence
of good faith. Persons in writing
to newspapers should not forget this
rule.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

BENIAH WATSON has been appoint
Ell Collector of Internal Revenue for
the unexpired term of the Rev.
James McIntire, deceased.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

THE employees of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company must pay
when they ride. 1t has been decreed,
and set forth, and of course, they
must comply.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.


This column Is open 10 all. All articles must be
brief and cuuched In respectable languare.l
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

BUSINESS at the State Capital is
very quiet. The people are waiting
to see what the Legislature will do
and the Legislature is waiting to see
what business the people have to be
done. We would respectfully sug-
gest that if any man has any bust
ness, public or private, for the Gen
eral Assembly to transact, be it sent
in without delay and if the General
Assembly sees the public need Of
wise measures let them hasten to
enact the same without waiting fol
the pressure of public clamor. The
people of the State have delegated tc
them the law making power and it
is their business to enact such meas.
ures as will result in the public
veal.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

THE great work for President
Cleveland must be done by his cab
met. If his cabinet is Of poor stuff
men not acquainted with public
wants and abuses then he can not
accomplish much. He must have
men about him who have the conf
dence of the country, and who will
be influential with Congress. Where
can you find man better qualified
for the position of a cabinet officer
than Senator Bayard? He will be
the right man in the right place.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
IoHN WANAMAKEr

Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets.
and City-hall square
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18
a FORTUNE AWAITS THE MAN.

A gentleman prominently identified
with the development Of paying inveu-
tions said the other day; "a fortune
awaits the man who can make, invent or
discover substitute for leather for shoes.
There has been several attemps in this
direction by scientists, but they have all
failed. The experiment that results sue
cessfully will have to be in the sphere of
chemistry, by combining certain sub
stances. The nearest thing yet approach.
ing substitute is material called vul-
canized fiber, made in Wilmington, Del,
by company Of New York capitalists.
1t is made out Of wood fiber, and pos
sesses the necessary pliability and wear
ing quality, by which mean toughness
but the effect Of heat and water cannot
be overcome. The Importance of this
discovery is great, for leather shoes. com.
pared with other articles Of wearing APP
.srel. costs too much money, especially
to the manufacturer. There are tive
radical defects in leather shoes that must
be overcome before any substitute there
for can be made popular, and they are:
Running over or wearing away Of the
heel and sole and ripping of the upper
from the sole. The uppers of nine-tenths
Of the shoes that become worn out are
good, and the shoe Of the future must
have light, pliable, elastic impervious
sole that will practically not wear away
and will be united to the upper in way
to prevent its being ripped.
Another large fortune will drop into
the pocket Of the person who succeeds in
devising horseshoe out Of some material
other than metal. The objections in the
metal shoe are serious. In no sense and
in no locality is it of sufficient advantage
as regards protecting the hoof or increas.
ing the purchase power to afford a rea-
sonable excuse for it being used, were
there anything else to take its place.
The horseshoe unquestionabIy shortena
the life Of the horse. 1t does not help, by
its weight, in travelling, and from its
shape much power is lost in getting a
hold On the ground. This is particularly
the care in cities where the streets are
paved with rounded cobble stones in q
barbarous fashion"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18


II coinage has been permantly sss-
pended at the Carson Mint. 1t would alsu
be well to permanently suspend the
Mint. This thing Of the Government
keeping whole drove If employees in
Carson, at great expense. solely as orna.
ments. il an unnecessary extravaganos
that the Government should do away
with. A Waterman TO look after the
propsvsy. and do little ''cleaning up
on bis own hook. Is the Waterman Of an
old quartz mill. is about the only servant
the Government requires ct Carson City.
Let the tuleraucus servants be dons
away with and rstrenchmsnt 20 on. All
~ Democrats are III favor Of retrench'
nisnt.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18

a medical man was once examining a
number Of youths about to jain the army
on foreign service. Each one, as he en-.
tered the room, was told to undress him.
self. One had just resumed his clothes,
and while the doctor was writing certiti
Gates. was desired to leave the room aud
send in the next person. 8 me one else
at once entered. Take all your clothes
off" said the doctor. without raising his
eyes from the desk, land then shall at
tend to you" "Sir!" said a sweet but
indignant voice The doctor looked up.
''lielloa!" said he, astouished beyond
measure at the lovely vision, ''you are
not surely going in for this service!"
mo, sir," said the blu-hing maid; Il
called to ask for an appointment as NURSE
IN the hospital"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18

A MATRIMONIAL SCHEDULE. - The
Young men Of Rochester, N. H., like
,ther New England young men, are not
uclined to marry New England girls.
What ever may be the real reason for
his abstinence from marriage, the
Rochester young men recently claimed
Exemption from niatrimony on the ground
hat they could not afford to support
wives. In so doing they did not rsmeni-
''er that the New England girl is rea-
.onable being, endowed with knowledge
4 arithmetic and capable Of making es
Inmates. The Rochester girls met to-
sether and drew up a scheme setting
'orth the proper household expenses Of a
family Of six. They estimated that such
4 family could be comfortably supported
on $468 per annun, with an additional
allowance to the wife Of $50 per annum
for her wardrobe. Copies Of this scheme
we're made and sent to all the unmarried
Young men Of Rochester, and the latter
can no longer pretend that they cannot
afford to marry.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18

MARRIED LIFE HEALrHY.-In an ad.
dress to young men, W Pratt Of London
<ays that married life 10 by far the most
aealthy. In 1000 married men u
twenty-five to thirty years Of aye there
were sixth deaths; 1000 bachelors fur.
aished ten deaths. and l.0u0 widowers
twenty-five deaths. In young men mar
ried before twenty years the figures are
unfavorable, being Fifty per 1000. In
unmarried men under twenty the rate is
hut seven per 1000. II girls marry be.
lore twenty q like mortality hefalls them.
Married people from eighteen to twenty
die a. fast q penple from sixty to sew.
enty. After twenty-one marriage should
b contracted a. som a. practicable.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18

Ganpison, C.,lora.tc, has gone TO pieces.
The 0nes prosperous and Prvnissny place
10 4 wreck. Gas and watsr-works and =
S25U, 90 hotel stands idle, the people are
dc poudent and those who eau do 80 are
lsavHgs
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18

VIRGINIA. New, July IA = Peter
Chance, whose right thigh was badly
broken last Friday by being thrown from
horse On the old overland Rad, nine
miles eat Of this city, wa brought in
this morning for proper surgical treat.
ment. He was on bis way to California
with band IT cattle, Of which he 10 the
owner. James Hart, "A years old, was
badly hurt in the face this morning, near
the Combination shaft by On explosion
d giant powder cap that some Other
little boys were fooling with. A piecs
was torn out Of his upper Lip and there il
deep cut 10 his left eyebrow, and hi,
nose Is badly mutilated.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1885-07-18

'',Vhat Is profanity p asks newspaper
writer. At j. the lrsmarks made by >
Democrat when he il informed that the
uiiice b. serlls has ", h given to d mug.
wun,p, W urristown Herald. a