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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Pleasant Affair.

On Friday, BIRD instant, quite II mum
Der Of the patrons and friends assembled
at the grammar department of the pub
lie schools of this place to attend upon
the exercises which had been prepared
for the closing of school before the Christ
mas holidays, but which were unavoida-
bly, postponed. Expecting to quit the
old quarters and move into far more com
Portable ones the following week, the
teacher and scholars thought there ought
to be an appropriate leave-taking. The
early portion of the afternoon session was
occupied in reviewing. We entered dur
ing review in history. The manner in
which the scholars responded showed
clearly the capabilty Of teacher to make
this study, which is TO many scholars
dull and uninteresting, not only interest
ting but adapted to the mind of young
scholars. The remainder of afternoon
exercises were diversified with select
readings, declamations and dialogues.
The scholars performed their parts in
CFbulldDlt nlliHcT DOln ~ lhtiiStlNtb
and teacher, Among those worthy of
honorable mention are "The Sailer Boys
Dream" John Maynard" "Sandscripts
Rridc Down Hill"and"The Grasshoppers
Lament" After the regular programme
the prizes were awarded. The teacher
stated that upon entering the school she
saw that the irrcgularity in attendance
would in great measure retard the pro-
gress of the scholars and rs an incentive
offered IL prize to each and every one
who was perfect in attendance. Those
successful in obtaining these prizes were
rs follows: Berthe Gamble, Ella Lillcy,
William Streets, Frank Widdocs, Grace
Holloway, Estella Holloway, Annie Lewis
and Ella Simmons. Several received
honorable mention. Among names re-
membered were Clinton McKinscy and
Kate +. Whistler, they each only having
missed one day. \ prize was also offered
for the highest scholarship. Kate Whist
Ter succeeded in obtainining it, We all
went home highly gratited with the en-
tertainment, saying with fellow-towns-
man who recently visited the school,
"The right one in the right place.
A VISITOR.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
A Young Life Ebbed Out.

1t is with sadness we record a death of
any of our citizens, and especially so, if
the victim be young in years, before
whom the future once was looked for
ward to with joyous anticipations, yet
in the midst of it all how often are they
cut down and pass away to experience
the realities of another life. Such is the
case of James, eldest son of Samuel and
Sarah Dale, Of this town, who was but
i'll his oath year. For long time he has
been afflicted with disease that often
rendered life indeed undesirable. Ilav-
ing recovered sufficiently several weeks
ago from quite severe attack, to again
go about, he left his home to visit his
uncle, Harry Lovett of DoylestOwn, Pa,
hoping the change would be benefi cial,
A few days after his arrival, he again
grew rapidly worse never to recover.
He departed this life on Tuesday even
ing, Jan. 23rd On the day following the
remains were brought home. Funeral
took place yesterday afternoon, at 2:3O
O'Clock. Services in the NJ. f. Church.
Interment in the Methodist Cemetery ON
Chapel street. The departed one was a
member of the Independent Order of
Good Templars OF this place, and the
Grand Lodge of the same order of this
State. The first named order attended
the funeral in body, and conducted
the services at the grave, The following
members of the order acted as bearers:
Samuel Sweet, Samuel Manuel, Arthur
IIomewuod, Robert Collins, Fred Mckin-
sew and William Woodward. Over the
deceased brother rested handsome
floral tribute from the Good Templars,
and the =. w. c. rs regalia in which
Office he was serving at the time of his
demise. Many youns friends are left to
mourn their loss of companion and
friend with whom they have mingled on
so many joyous occasion OF him they
will never cease to cherish happy re-
memberances. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for this family in their affection.
A FRIEND.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Elkton,

This town is about as usual-going
along in the same old ruts. The usual
amount of gossip is INDUCED in, and, we
are sorry to say, by men-we can hardly
call them men, because one who makes
himself so small as to tattle
about neighbour and that merely from
hearsay, ought to be far beneath the
notice of decent people.-There are a
few houses being built, and the usual
amount of liquor is drank. Travelling
bar-rooms are plentiful,-the fellows who
carry whiskey around with them and sell
it. Some of the negroes make regular
business in this nefarious trade.-The
matter of holding spring fair is being
but little agitated, but it is understood
that Il majority OF the stockholders are
in favor of fall fair. C.P
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Personal Mention.

Mr. s. NJ. Curtis and wife of this town,
will start for New Orleans ON Tuesday.
They will probably be gone over one
month.
Mr.. Alfred II. Ryan and wife for
merly of this town, now of Baltimore, are
visiting relatives Of this place.
Mrs Manly Drennen of Elkton, is
visiting her mother, Mrs Donnell of
this town.
Jas Wilson returned home this week
from a weeks visit in Philadelphia and
elsewhere.
Miss Ida X. Maxwell Of Mulberry
Hill, Md, is visiting her uncle. +. A.
Watson, of this town.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

This beautiful town is very iavorably
located when considered from sanitary
point of view The surface is not so low
nor 80 flat but that it may be readily
drained. The hills to the north give us
cool brcezes in summer We have no
marshes in the immediate vicinity. The
water is naturally pure. Yet we have
some cases of scarletina, measles and
other diseases which may be fairly traced
to bad air or 10 impure water. We do
not propose to trace out all the possible
sources of these diseases, but to call es-
pecial attention to the manner in which
the house drainage is arranged. As we
walk up and down the street we see at
frequent intervals pouring into the street
gutter the wash water Stops from the
kitchen, and other similar waste waters.
This would be very well if the gutter was
closely paved or cemented and was con-
stantly supplied with a stream of pure
water. But the cutters becomes filled up
in places, and in winter this mass of filth
sive to the sight and then perhaps slow
ly thaws out to discharge upon the winds
germs Of diseases and poisonous emana-
tons, or at all times when it does not
freeze, it remains stagnant, breeding on
ly disease and death. This is particularly
true in hot weather. At this time all
organisms multiply with astonishing
rapidity, and we know not what latent
germs may be lurking here waiting for
Just these favorable conditions to develop
and then possibly become fatal to our
citizens. But this is not all nor perhaps
the worst. The ground becomes saturated
with foul matters, thoroughly impregna-
ted with various decomposing organic
substances which are exceedingly injuri-
Gus and even poisonous if taken into the
system. But when the rains come the
water finds its way down through this
poison-saturated soil to our wells. 1t is
Il great and dangerous fallacy to suppose
that all clear, sparkling, water is pure.
Last summer we examined water from
well that was apparently very favorably
located The water was clear and cold.
Yet it did not require Il very powerful
microscope to show it contained many
minute animals i confess to the opinion
that these animals were not particularly
harmful but their presence indicated or
ganic impurities that are to be dreaded.
Let us earnestly hope that our town
authorities may take some speedy action
looking to an improvement in our sani-
tary condition, especially to the proper
disposal of garbage and all refuse mat
tiers. Y.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

Perhaps one of the greatest abomina-
tons upon this earth, and that causes more
trouble than anything we know OF, is the
scandal monger. There are plenty OF
them. Whenever an inqusitive man APP
pears, you may depend on it that he is Il
gossip (uness he be II newspaper mani.
He will ask hundred questions in an
hour, and find out what he can, whether
it be the truth or not, and reports what
he has heard to the first man or
woman he meets, with highly-colorcd
variations. lie will cause trouble, if pos
sible. The female gossiper Tor scandal
monger) is generally the worst. They
are only happy when they can make
some one else unhappy. Every little bit
of news they can find, and what they see,
is taken upas sweet morsel, and it rapid
ly expands, and when they repeat it, it
is story of ponderous weight. Women
of this class work themselves into the
confidence of innocent and unsuspecting
persons, and filch from them secret af-
fairs, only to explode them in Il distorted
form to any who will give ear God for
give them, because they can be forgiven
here for what trouble they bring on peo-
pie? 1t would have been better for them
if they had never been born. They are
looked upon with suspicion and dread
and loathing, and Stunned by those who
care not to have their good name coupled
with so contaminated a being. We earn.
estly advise all such people to attend dill,
igently to their own affairs and keeI
themselves busily employed in more
honorable ways. An old saw puts il
well when it says the devil always finds
mischief for idle people to do.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

The Amateur Dramatic Association Of
Elkton, played "oliver Twist" a serio-
comic burletta, in four acts, in Odd Eel.
lows Hall on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings. The attendance was flattering.
The play did not reach the expectation
of few, while the majority were delight
ed. The characters were fully sustained,
and elected warm enconiums from the
audience. The Association contemplate
producing "Our Boys" at an early date.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

Mr.. Alfred Speer, of Passaic, \ j., has
been long and favorably known AS the pi-
onecr Grape Grower of America. His Vim
eyards at Passaic y. j., are the handsom-
est in the country, and contains 275 miles
of wire stretched ON posts. At the season
of the year when the grapes are being
gathered for the press, it will well repay
one for visit Mr. Speer's wines are us
ed in the leading hospitals of the country.
You can get it at L. q. Jay, druggists,
Newark Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Skating Rink.

On Monday Messrs. Bruckart Bros
opened skating rink in Exchange Hall.
The patronage has been very good; a
goodly number beingin attendance daily,
both afternoon and evening. At first one
visits through curiosity, and pretty soon
the desire is to try on the "cute" little
things, and then the circus commences.
The gyrations and contortions that some
of the boys show are wonderful. 1t is
splendid exercise, and we would advise all
to visit the rink More ladies ought to
attend and learn to skate, The Messrs.
Bruckart are polite and accommodating
and they will cheerfully give lessons to
all DESTROYS of learning.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
The Catholic Fairs,
N'isIToR.

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,ostor, tohr Goodm,p Annleton Md.
LIZ, aolJ y,tch John Torhcrt Elktop.
set furniture Rpy ! A lyons. bououet
tarla EranL;o uorisb WILMINGTON. gold
cross Iohn K-.set of iewelry. Vim.
Rronnon. gents brcastpin. Saml. Walker
pbilade,nbio. ni,ture Of immaculate Con-
certion Roy / A. LYONS. picture of I'm
rnacuIate Heart Mrs. Tbos. Eeely. Newark
nict,re or Sacred Heart Samuel Walker.
phi,adelpbia.
coyrEsrs-wnMIyGrox.
GoId-beoded cane. ex-Sheriff Martin
500 I pie $3.50. Gold watch, Michael
A Mooney sl5s5I. Henry LentzSll5.sO.
Gold-hoaied cane Charles KYLE s35: Jno.
McE,woe 80. Cold watch John Doueh-
ort, "a. Charles GiIIon Sl57 SET Of har-
nos: S Hagan RIOS SEQ. Martin Keouph
sse o. Gold watch Tbos Condor. sl5I.
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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Horses and Mules.

Any one in need of horses and mules,
would do well to call on Messrs. Jester &
Mcdaniel, 40 West Front street, Will
mington. These gentlemen have just re-
ceived lot of the finest horses and
mules ever brought into the State, suit
able for either workers or drivers.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Eighty-Fifth Birthday Anniversary.

Mrs. Mary t. Scott of Kimbleville, Pa,
celebrated her S5th birthday on Tuesday,
January 9th. All Of her children were
present, except one, seven in number,
with their wives, and prospective wives
and husbands, together with a great
number Of grand children. Asplendid and
sumptuous dinner was given, and Mrs,
Scott sat at the head Of the table with
her eldest daughter, who is near her 65th
birthday, near her. A most enjoyable
time was spent. A large cake, measuring
some eighteen inches in diameter, with
the top of the same tastefully decorated
with ferns, and having the date of the
good old lady's birth. Such occasions
bring with them fresh joys, and we hope
Mrs. S. may live to enjoy many more like
gatherings.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Bivalves

For the finest prime oysters in the city
of Wilmington, go to the Ebbitt House
Tenth and Market streets. A room es-
pecially fitted up for the accommodation
of ladies. The bar is supplied with the
choicest of wines, liquors and cigars.
4. W. GooKIN, Proprietor.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
PURE SEILK-Hayinp enla, 90

PURE MILK-Having enlal ged
my Dairy, | am now prepared to furnish
all who may call ON me with pure fresh
milk. Having personal supervision of
the milking | will guarantee satisfaction.
Milk delivered in quart glass jars when
desired. One cows milk for infants a
specially. Orders given to the milkman
will be promptly filed. $. DEPUTY.
d20tf
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Attention, Sellers.

7, J. Scott, as auctioneer, has obtained
a. good prices, if not better, than any
auctioneer ever in Newark or vicinity.
Any contract made by THE DELAWARE
LEDGER will be strictly complied with by
Mr.. Scott
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
Advertisements.
-Jno. Wanamaker.

--Jno. Wanamaker.
Public sale February 9TH. }. Pie.
Public Sale-Harry l.. Dayett near
Cooch's Bridge, Feb. ~.
For rent-House and lot. james
Stewart, Milhrd y Roads.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

"Was Eve the first woman" was the IT,
tie of lecture recently delivered down
East. OF couse we didn't hear the lect-
ure, but we know the first woman, that
ever used DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup never
experienced such happy cure for her
cough and cold.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

The best Save In the world for Outs, bruises
Sores Ulcers, Sal Rheum, Fever Sores. letter,
Chopped Hands, Chilblnlns, COrns, and all Skin
EruptOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required IL is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Edward q. Jay, Druggist, New
RTl;, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

This is the greatest country for raising
stock, and therefore Days Horse and Cat
tie Powder has large sale in all the
farming districts. For sale by all drug
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
NOTICE.

FOR SALE.-At p, w. & B. r.
r. Station, pure Plymouth Rock BOOSTERS
at $3.50. Also Plymouth Rock Eggs for
setting, 80 cents. J. G, SHIvLER.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31
NEW ADvERTIsEME NTs.

FOR RENT-A house and two
acres of good ground, located Milford y
Roads. Address JAS. STEWART,
.Ian3l-3w Milford u Roads.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-31

wANTED.-A situation as House
keeper. A good Cook, Washer and Ironer.
Address, RANKIN ARMSTRONG,
janl03w* Newark, Del.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-27

As Virginia has no power to send
convIcts to Alaska, we omit what our
correspondent says on that point &c
Ameriea's Siberia. .zS
10 ne Editor Of the Dispatch
Alaska, left to natural growth and
development, has a great future before
~ zen years ago one scarcely ever
heard Of Alaska, but now every few
days we get glimpses Of its greatness
winch compel US to praise the wisdom
that advocated its purchase. hoseyer
much it was decried al the time BY il.
norant editors and opposing politicians.
he influence Of great monopoly. the
Alaska Fur Company, has long kept
the people Of the United States in almost
total ignorance Of Alaska by systemat-
ically suppressing all Government in.
vestigatiOn. In one instance this
company prevented Government
geological survey by represent.
ing the country TO Congress as
vast sterile waste. valuable only to
the trapper and iur-trader. These mis-
representations were made by a Cali
lorna senator, who was at one time
president Of the company and was at
that time large stakeholder in it. The
senator knew that a full survey and 4
report Of the vast natural wealth there
stored must result in the rapid settle
ment Of the country, and as the COM
pany then held, and holds not to a great
extent, complete monopoly Of every
interest there, il would be detrimental
10 the company's interest aud thus a
senator's cupidity robbed the people Of
a knowledge Of their own. I'D" de-
scTibes the country in glowing terms.
Yet he hardly does 1t justice.
1t was my good fortune last winter
to meet with Lieutenant Ray, of the
United States army. who spent two
winters at Point Barrow. in northern
Alaska, latitude -, for the purpose Of
taking meteorological and magnetical
observations The expedition, Of which
be was the commander. was sent out by
the nited States Government about
the time that Lieutenant Greedy sailed
for Cape Sabine for similar pur-
poses. The portion OF Alaska where
be wintered is. of course, uuin-
habitable by Caucasian a
it is above the Arctic circle. and CON
sisis mainly Of fuHdrGs, but the Lieu
tenant acquainted himself thoroughly.
while on this expedition. with all Of
Alaska explored up to that time. and
informed me that the southern portion
was truly a country Of great prom Sc.
he represented the cOd-hSberies as far
surprising the Grand Banks, the sal
mon and trout-fshing a. the finest IN
the world. and the forests as ineyhaust-
ihie while valuable minerals. including
god and coal. seem 10 vie with each
other in enrichinc thi, favored coun-
try. The Alcutian islands. which are
treelees. he thinks will at some time be
the grazinc-land for the States. for they
are covered with a magnificent growth
Of grass; and such is the favorable in
fUoDce Of the Japan current, whose
tepid waters skirt their southern bor-
ders. that the winters are sufficiently
oren 10 render the housing Of cattle
unnecessary. This current temperS all
Southern Alaska. and is as kind to it
as the Gulf stream is TO England aud
Norway. j. +. +.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-27

her own best interests as well Is his,
she owes him mercy. II is her interest
that he shall no, be returned to prison.
II is her interest that he shall be . bet
ter citizen. BY injustice and cruelty she
may make him her imp!acable enemy.
BY disabling from earning an honest
living she may leave him the alternative
Of crime or starvation. Whether we like
it or not we must consider the fact that
the only difference between the "con.
Wet" and many with whom we des'
and associate is the simple luck OF es.
cape or conviction.
We do pray for mercy, and thai
same prayer should teach US all to rem
der the deeds Of mercy.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-27
ThescnooI.Rook Question.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
That our legislators should be per-
picked about carrying out the platform
pledge Of " free books TO he public
free schools " is not at all surprising.
no subject Of grayer consideration lex
cept the coupon) can be brought before
tie General Assembly. II great eau
ton is not exercised cut-worm
more voraciouS and harder to Kill than
the coupon will be introduced into the
state Treasury. Can Virginia at this
time bear an additional burden Of such
weight? If she can, would it not be
better TO lengthen the school-term than
to provide free books: Are not the
public free schools being drawn into the
machinery OF politics: Can it be more
important to redeem platform pledge
that may have been unadyised than TO
Ietrace an unwise step:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-27
FLEEING FROXHER HUSBAND.
I.outse Bale Makes RAILWAY Jonrnei at
the PERT Of tier LIfe.

Loutse BsIie Makes RAILWAY JourneS AT
the PERT OF tier Life.
A cincinnati special says Louise
Bale, the actress. has been here nearly
fortnight in the closest Seclusion IN
the Grand Hotel and under the doc
tors care. She was unable to keep her
engagement at Havlin's Theatre on &C
count. it was alleged, OF ex-
IRENE nervous prostration. Abe
Eilanger. her manager, occupied
the next room. Every effort has
been made to keep her real condition
and the cause Of it profound secret.
She was not seen out and she answered
no letters, and admitted no visitors but
her surgeon. Her failure to appear on
Sunday night at the theatre was the first
Circumstance that excited curiosity, but
efforts to satisfy it were bafiied until
last night, when Miss Bale, on fifteen
minutes notice TO the hotel. packed up
and left on the 9:lj train with her man
ager for Cleveland.
Her physician said she was able to
stand the journey, but 1t was OBJ
served that she had 10 be lifted
in a chair TO the carriage and
taken in the same way from the car
risge to the car at the railway station.
Her sudden departure at the risk Of her
life was because she had news that
Leonard, her husband, from whom she
parted at Dayton last summer, and
whom Abe Erlanger shot in Philadel-
phia not long ago, was on his way to
Cincinnati. and was expected TO arrive
tonight. He has not been heard OF
here to-day, and the ramor tonight is
that he is in New York. Miss Balfe
was hardly expected to recover from
her illness three days ago.