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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
Life Among the Cowboys,

\ gentleman who came in on the
Northern Pacific Road yesterday, adds
another to the list of startling Cowboy
stories of the wild West" When the
train stopped at Medora, the head-quar-
tiers of the Marquis dc Mores and Thco-
dore Roosevelt, some ten or dozen cow
boys, mounted on their typical horses of
the plains, were cutting all kinds Of
capcrs and giving sort of free show for
the ediiication and amusement of the
citizens and passengers. The boys had
Just come in from a roundup, and We're
flush with money and considerably flush
ed with Dakota tanglcfOot. The railroad
bridge which spans the Little Missouri
River at this point is at least 100 feet
above the surface Of the water. To cna-
BILE fOOtmen to cross, narrow plank
walk-not more than two feet widc--is
laid along on the ties from shore to
shore, in the centre of the bridge. 1t re-
quires steady nerve for man to make
the trip successfully without losing his
/ balance and falling through between the
| ties into the river far below, which, of
course, would mean certain death Two
| Of the cowboys, more reckless than their
| companions, rode their horses upon the
/ track at rapid gait, and then in single
/ file, dashed ON to the bridge and made
| for the other side, flying along ON the
narrow plank walk Just rs if they were
racing across the prairie after an ObstrC-
porous bovine.
The spectators were thrilled with hor-
ror, and expected to see the two daring
men dashed to death ut every jump the
horses made The riders yelled vocifcr-
ously and rode with the easy confidence.
they always display when at home ON
the plains. One of them was somewhat
in advance Of the other, and the passcn-
gers were astOnished and their suspense
greatly relieved when he reached the
other side safely and gave vent to Il rcgu-
regular yell of triumph. But his
companion was not 50 lucky. lie
was within thirty yards Of the end Of
the bridge, going at full speed, when his
horse stumbled. The rider was seen t.
sway to and fro for few seconds, and tC
make Il desperate effort to pull the ami
NAL on its feet again, and then both went
down in heap. The crowd Of lockers
on, with one impulse, gave vent to cry
of terror, and a number of people started
out on the bridge to render assistance L
the unfortunate fellow But almost i'm
mcdately the fallen cowboy arose. help
ed the horse upon its feet, in some mi
raculous way mounted, and cleared tn,
remaining space with rush, yelling lik,
! demon us he flew down the track On
the other side, in hot pursuit of his com
panion, who was almost out of sight an,
running as if he were trying to get GU
of the way of cyclone. If horse 0
rider was injured neither showed sign
, of it from tbs distance that INTERVIEWED
, Evidently the horse fell over on its sid
on the boardwalk, and managed to kcc
; its legs free from the spaces between til
l ties, thus saving itself from serious in
, jury. 1t was one of the most foolhard
fcats on record. Pioneer Press.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
HAVE YOU EVER

bought CLOTHING OF
us. Many have and yet
We believe there arc
many others who do not
yet know us. w would
like you to know us in
a bust eSs way. We feel
sure it Will be to our
mutual advantage. We
claim to have the best
assortment OF Goods and
lowest prices. We buy
our goods exclusively for
cash, which you know
gives us the inside track
at the start. We krcp
the best to be- had and
keep also medium and low
priced. We aim to have
whatever the people want
We want your trade
and will offer you such
Clothing as we know you
will like. We do Il very
extensive Tailoring trade
having cutters who do
nothing else but cut and
fit, which gives us the
best idea of fitting peo-
pie. Ready-m ode Cloth
ing is often gotten up
carelessly and without
regard to the fitting. We
claim to understand the
sizes wanted for this sec
ton Of country, and have
ours so cut as TO be bet.
ter fitting, and of course
will be much more COM
Portable and durable.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

PRESIDENT Garrett of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad has been
throwing some hot shot around
Gould's ears, by telling him point
blank that his road is not for sale
''at any price" Garrett accuses
Russell Sage, Cyrus Field and
Others of wilfully lying about him
and his road. Let them wrangle,
as some one will be benefited
thereby. ......
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

THE question has been raised as
to the cost of the Grant obsequies on
Saturday last, and who will settle
the bill. New York and the Coy
eminent will most undoubtedly set
at rest wagging tongues, and meet
the costs incurred.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
p EGIsTER'5 ORDER.


NV OlHITv NOuHIy1 UuI'i July 0UTh, 1850,
Upon the application of Sarah Elizabeth Zigler,
executriN OF Nathan Igler, late Of White Clay
Greek hundred, 10 said county deceased II Is
ordered and directed by the Register that the
eXecutrN aforesaid give notice Of granting of Let
tiers Parliamentary upon the estate OF the deccas-
ed with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date Of such Letters in six OF the most
Ing all persons having demands against the estate
70 present the same, or abide by an Act of Assem-
bly, In such case made and provided and also
cause the same 10 be inserted within the same
period in The Delaware Ledger" n newspaper
published In Newark, and to be continued therein
two months.
- Given under the hand and Seal of Office of
l.. 5. the Register Aforesaid, at Wilmington In
- New Castle county aforesaid, the day and
year above written.
lGSATICS G.. GRUBB, Register.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
OUR CUSTOM
DEPA RTMENT

contains the best of fine
goods for making TO Or.
der. We buy large ly Of
first hands in plain and
staple styles. We buy in
quaint ties, so as to use
only what is needed,
which is a great saving
to our patrons. We
claim to have the best
variety Ct suItlngs, coat
ings and pantaloonings
to be found, and then
we aim to be prompt in
making up. We know
the old style used to be
that a customer scarcely
knew when to expect a
suit when ordered. We
have a very large force,
and try to manage our
business in a business
way, to save annoyances
and disappointment to
our customers Give us
a trial and we will con-
vince you OF our sincerity
With u dollar ready
made suits sold for cash,
we give a good watch
and chain as an adver-
ment The offer is made
for only a short while.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

IT is remarkable how very solicit
tious some people appear for ones
welfare and prosperity. They will
wish you untold success and pros
perity;-but not in a substantial
manner, that is, unite their purse
strings and render appreciative aid.
Oh, no, this is not their style of
charity at all. 1t is merely windy
well wishing. And aside from this,
to tell the truth, they care as little
about you as a wooden figure.
Taffy is easily given, to use a rather
rude expression, but not so easily
accepted. Let us give you a point.
er. Men who wish you this, that
and the other, for good, without any
effort on their part to follow the
wish up substantially, are rather tC
be regarded as enemies than friends
The moment q man places one hanC
on your shoulder to give you ad
vice, while the other hand is on hi
pocket book to keep it tightly
closed, lookout for him, he is a hippo
critic. and means, you evil. Tn
world is chock full of them, anC
their presence is ulcerous. TIL
man who warmly grasps your hand
looks you squarely in the eye
speaks loud enough to be heard, j
an honest man. Such is an usefu
man to every community. But the
are scarce. Their absence is MISE
by striving humanity everywhere.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

WILMINGTON, not content with a
grand opera house, is to have an
Academy of Music. The work of
building has actually begun, and
the structure will cost about $4,000.
1t will be located on Delaware Ave
nue., and us a matter of course, will
be encouraged and upheld by the
citizens of that portion of the city.
Those having the matter in charge,
say the building will be ready for
occupancy by September There
will naturally be a feeling of jeal,
ously between the two places Of
amusement, and such being the
case, the grand opera house will in
crease her attendance, while The
academy will do well for her mana
gers. Wilmington is too large I
city to boast of only one plac,
of amusement. The building 0
the academy will supply long fel
want.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

THE steel cruisers in the Chester
shipyard will be completed under
the supervision of the Government.
This will relieve Mr.. Roach, while
it will give his former workmen
employment, and at a time when
they most stand in need of it. The
news was received with joy in Ches-
ter.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
Woman tie Home-Maker.

"IIomc," saws the proyerb. sis where
the heart is :" but if so. no man seems
70 have heart enough to fl ont n home
without A woman TO helm him. A
woman can do il for herself there lies
her ADVANTAGE. II NAV be harder for a
woman to make MONEY! undoubtedly il
is harder She makes a dollar nerbaps
where a man makes twenty . Int when
If comes 10 purchosing mower her dol
lar ooes the fnrthest toward the nainte-
nance of n home 80 Iong rs she retains
il she is strong and sclfrespectinr, and.
even if she parts with il. so strong is the
instinct of home that she can sometimes
reconstruct il for herself even in n board-
ing-housc. If the home is combined
with little freedom in the use of money
il gives more comfort and more local
PRESTIGE than n lone man can win by A
fortune. What would be the social con
dition of any country village in our At
lantic States without first-class maiden
lady? She is the daughter of "old
squire" somebody, or of "parson" some
body; she lives in the great square
house, with its elms and its white lilacs
and its breezy hall; she has maid or
two who have lived with her 50 long
MAJ tl,o,,. cam, li,.o b,lrs;,tors s1,, hos
.''"' Ivy ,'' my - '''
III dally use the precious ci'iiia ana inc
old chairs that her cnvious city niece
vainly tried to rival at auction room
elo ,,,no,,,, tho honl. clr1, ,rd tbo
sue 'i'''''''E NV ''oN w" "'r'' Wv
church soclaDle she Is the conlldahte
of all the love affairs she calls upon
the newcomers if worthy-indced the
ro,,..o,r,,r, II wo.tl,r hr;n,, Letters 70
- NJ ~, ILL ;,ll;.t r. a.,
her' ~ lhe oiuer liiI'a'h'"ii's VI VIZ
'V"' '''' ''''"' Jung anu
elegant she mas prolonged tradltion
of precedenccs that out lasts youth and
beouty if she has sister they are
|
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

SOME are continually crying "hard
times" And when You ask them
what makes hard times, they'll tell
you they don't know. Hard times
are brought on by hard people,
those who, unable to get as high a
rate from their manufacture as they
wish, close up and stop labor and
grinds down the laborer. There is
no overproduction about it. Capt.,
talists are the originatOrs and abet.
tors Of hard times. 1t is they who
bring it on; it is they who bring or
resumption. To-day the laborel
is dependent on Capital; in the
near future he may be better able tC
dictate. When that time arrive.
better times will also come.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

All persons having claims against the estate of
the deceased must present the same duly attest.
ed TO the eXecutrlK, on or before July 30 lSsG or
abide the Act of Assembly in such case ulatr and
provided. SARAH ELIZABETH ZIGLER.
Address, Newark, Del. Executrix.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

THERE are several dilapidated
shanties in this town that need the
services of a cyclone.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
$1.OO
I3 VVEETx5

The POLICE GAZETTE will 10 mailed, s.,
curely wrapped, to amy address In tao Uhltt"
States for three months on receipt Of
ONE DOLLAR
Liberal discount allOwe, to postmastCrs, agents
ana clubs. sample copies mailed free.
Address all orders to RICHARD X. fON:
ianlO Is Franklin Square, n. u
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

THE olive branch is waving over
New Jersey and Delaware. The
agreement made by the two States
pleases all and everything is lovely
now. The compact of peace reads
thusly: at is that line be estab-
lished from the mouth of Cohansey
creek due west to Bombay Hook
Point, some eleven miles below what
is known as the Eleven Miles Cir.
Gle. The New Jersey fishermen will
not now be disturbed and the result
gives them as much advantage as
they originally claimed. The COM
promise was suggested by Attorney
General Stockton, who was backed
by the Coast Survey, and the Della
ware Attorney-General did not agree
to it without some hesitation"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

THE crop Of editors at the water
ing places this season is rather
small. Business too pressing.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

corporation be Immediately removed /:
and ] do hereby forbid any person, asso-
citation or corporation from preventing
or obstructing by means of such inclos-
ures, or by force, threats, or intimidation
any person entitled thereto from pcaca-
bly, entering upon and establishing set
Element or residence on any part of such
public land which is subject to entry and
settlement under the laws of the United
States;
"And | command and require each and
every officer of the United States upon
whom the duty is legally devolved to
cause this order to be obeycd, and all
the provisions of the act of Congress
herein mentioned to be faithfully en-
forced"
This is certainly a wise move on
the part of the President, and an
amount of good must naturally fol-
low. The cattle Kings have been
carrying things very high-handed,
and their recklessness and bravado
has brought them to grief.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is on va
cation at the Adirondacks. Evil
dentally he needs rest after five
months of hard labor.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

EFFORTS are being made by the
citizens of the United States to Sc
cure the release of Riel, as he is an
American citizen.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

THE Wilmington every Even
ing" reminds the "Republican" of
the same city, that in its attempt
on Saturday last to give to its read
ers an account of the burial services
Of Grant, that she committed an act
not in keeping with honest Journal
ism. The "Republican" only want
ed to show enterprise, even at the
risk OF getting things a trihe mixed,
which it undoubtedly did at high
rate of speed, The Havre de Grace
"Republican' so the Every Even
ing says came out several DAYS be-
tore the funeral took place, with a
full" account Of the proceedings.
There is nothing like enterprise,
gentlemen, but we are sorry that in
your eagerness to give your readers
all the news you could, that YOU
really palmed off on them an ac-
count Of something that had not
taken place at the time ofyour pub,
lication. Of course, these journals
will come out and tell US just how
the mistake" was made.
Is THIS issue we give Il list O
prizes to be offered to students o
our public school in the severa
departments. We think the motiv,
will meet with approval of all RICH
thinking. Heretofore there has beer
little if any incentive to Undue,
scholars attending public schools {,
make extra efforts in their studies
Now the chance will be given them
and we predict the experiment vii
prove gratifying.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has made
decision against the cattle Kings
out West, and has issued aprocla-
nation to compel them to take
down their wire fences. Below we
give the proclamation.
"By the President OF the United States
of America:
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

Leave Wilmington daily Sunday included
ami a. ' Rnd ao M Leave Philadelphia 800 and t1OOO AIS
at n
H. 6o leaves rnapha for Marcus Hook at 200 ~ T.
marked with leave Chestnut etwhar "sA"EHHS
On Sunday Illl JandO Ola MI
Hook 10 man From Chestnut and IL
Chester TO Wilmington n M 4andS
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

elsewhere is a notice by the
managers Of the Elkton fair, that
they will sell privileges for the
same. This will undoubtedly bring
out Il good many bidders, as 4
stand there this fall will be valuable
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15
NO AGENTS. Is aE EHaT LOW PRICE

r-COMPARE the SIZES and PRICES Of our
Engines We have No Agents OF middle men TO pro
tect by adding commissions which customers must pay
n ~
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-11-21
ABaG GAM. OF FARO.
The Famous Play OF Ben Wood and
John MOrrissey.

An Old Gambler in Boston Herald:
Speaking of high play, I may as well tell
you story, the truth of which is well known
among sporting men, about game between
John Morrissey and Ben Wood, the famous
gambler Fernando Woods brother:
In 1857 I was running a game at No. l
West Twenty-fourth street. New York city,
where the Hoffman house now stands. I was
going home about o'clock one morning.
when, seeing light in the window of Norris
sey's gambling house at No. 5, l thought l
would go up for few minutes and see what
was going on. | found only about half a
dozen men there, the rest looking on while
Wood and Morrissey were playing faro
About the time l came IN the game stopped
and Wood was $4,000 winner. The company
took few drinks, and, after some talk, Nor
risSey said to Wood: 'YOu can double that
$62. 900 or lose it,
ssAI right" said Wood ssGet behind the
tablesand give me sixty-two chips, represent
ing ST, 900 each. and I'll go you" So Norris
sey began to deal and Wood to play against
the bank. AT first Woods luck seemed to
have turned against him, for in ten minutes
he lost twenty-nine of his chips, so that he
had only thirty-three chips left, representing
$33, 900. At this point he made up his mind
to risk the whole Of this sum upon a single
turn. There were only three cards left IN the
boX-the tray, eight and six-spot. Wood
placed his $4,000 on the eight; it was the
largest bet ever made in this country over
gambling table. Morrissey drew the fatal
cards slowly out of the box. If he won he
would have his S62, 900 back and would owe
Wood nothing. All held their breath. The
turn came-tray, eight, and Wood scooped
in $50, 900 at one haul. The result of this
turn gave Wood $66,O0O. The luck changed
from that point and Morrissey was soon
cleaned out. When the game was over he
handed Wood check for $S0.000 and note
at thirty days for the remainder of the $l24,-
900 he owed him as the result of that nights
play. The sort of game 1 have just described
is called ''snap' or ''freeze-out." 1t is
usually played by only two men, each of
whom puts up an equal amount of money.
Wheu either is cleaned out the 'snap" is
''broken'' and the game is at an end.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-11-21
PATRONS OF HUsBANDRy.
Ahe Harfff and Laws of Conlmer re
Receive Attention.

BOSTON, Nov. 2O.-At yesterdays ses-
sion Oh the National grange Patrons of Hus-
oandry' Gov. Robie of Maine introduced
tne following resolution, which was
adopted:
resolved, That congress, under the pro.
VISIONS OF the constitution, which anthorized
~ 10 regulate commerce between the states
IS Is IN DUTY bound, to enact a law and nrovide
Ior lts enforcement which will break nm the
monopolies which are burden to the farm.
ers IN some sections of the states.
IL Was voted to hold the next meetino of
the organization at Philadelphia in No
Vemoer, 1856. AT the morning session TO-
day. NJ: L. R. Rhone of Pennsylvania
of1ered the following, which was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the National grange enter
It's protests against the present policy of the
American manufacturers in pursuing a free
policT IN the admission of raw material and
hlgn protection in manufactures, which
strikes directly at American farmers and
producers of raw material.
On motion of Mr.. Toothaker of Kansas
the appointment of a committee to attend
the coming session of congress for the pur-
pose OF securing legislation in the interest
OF agriculture was ordered.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-11-21
POLITICAL TRICKERY.
Effect of Ira DavenpOrt's Suppress
sion of Blaine's Telegram.
Special to Che Gloh

1b0Ciai 10 I1e GlODe.
ALBANY, Nov. 2O.-The statement is
niaoe n mere on authority of a member of the
el, r.op9ollcah state committee that Ira Daven-
e. re Insisted on the suppression of dispatches
vi cohgratulation from RIaine tn himself
stnru ho .ne canvass. According to this
iS tionS no % was afraid that such congratula-
smd oII ba "ouiu @ scare away the Mugwumps,
ca;vad Nd consequently eoa kept dispatch he re-
I1lveu IU secret even from the COMMITTEES
Wheh another to him was received hv the
conlnlittee ne objected to it's nnhIication al,
though the committee loudly nrotas+ed
against !ts suppress ON as disconrtaorS H.
asked tlme to consult with Sber,no
Rogers, and the latter .am otrooa ~;
with him. adding that such nrh,iaa tios.
would render the Stalwarts in indiffarant
But the result was unexpected. The Mng.
Wump organs heard of it and were 80 iubi-
liant that the Tribune, which also heard DO, of
1t, printed It's campaign editorial. showing
that harder work was needed in the can.
vass to avoid defeat. Mr. Warren of Rnf-
falo. Rogers deadly foe, heard of it and be-
gan at once in his Commercial Adviser a
persistent campaign against the Mug
Wumps, rather than against the Democrats.
Mr.. Blaine also heard of it, and the effect
was visible at once in the absence of all the
Leading Blaine speakers. The committee
fell back on Sherman and Edmunds with
absolute regret Word was sent of the
outrage to ali Blaine's friends in the state,
ana they took no interest in subsequent
prOceedinos
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-11-21
AMUSEMENT DIRECTORY.

ST. PAUL.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Wabasha St.-"Ihe
Ivy Leaf Matinee at 2 p. III.
OLYMPIC THEATER, Seventh st. near Jackson
Don Ferreyra, the Man Finite, and Com
pany.
sACKErr s. W1GG1Ns' DIME MUSE UNI, 81 and
g6 Seventh St.-Old Maids Convention and
Stage Performance.
FOURTH STREET FAMILY MUSEUM, Exposition
Block near Wabasha-Old Maids Conven-
ton and Stage Performance.
PFEIFER's HALL-Assumption Church Fair
MINNEAPOLIS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Nicollet and Sixth
Kelly and Mason in 1.-The Tigers" Matinee
at 2 p. IN.
THEATRE CoMIoUE, 219, 221 and 223 First Av.
South-Silbon's Great Company.
5ACRETr & WIGGINs' DIME MUSEUM, 214 and
ZIG Rennepin Av.-The Dude Show.