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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-17

LNOR SALE.-Houaes In different parts of the
T. city, ranging In price from $3.50 to $4,000. Also
desirable store on W later street. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the office Of
+. 8. FOGG,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-17

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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17

johnson, Moore and rritt Enrolled
Bills-Sehabinge Howe. Armstrong,
Ferguson, Cannon md Atkins; Educa-
tion-Armstrony Barlow, Mctabe, Nir-
den and Brown; Tho Printing Commit
tee was ordered 10 have printed 100
copies of the rules and committees.
A bill was introduced hY Mr.. Arm
strong to amend the net authorizing
School districts Nos. 8, 80 and Ill, of this
country, to borrow money by increasing
the amount from $1,000 10 $1,000, was
read. The committee on divorce was in
creased by the addition Of two members
Various sections of the Governors mes
sage was referred to TIDE proper commit
tees. \ petition from the lower district
GrangerS to stamp out lpleuro-pneumonia,
was laid ON the table. Mr. Brown pre-
scented petition from Ida e. buxton
asking for divorce from her husband,
i. T.. Buxton Referred to Divorce Com
mittee. Adorned until 3 y. III. In the
House. in the afternoon session, IL sub-ti-
tute was adopted for the senate joint
resolution in regard to the purchase of a
flag, which committee was authorized Ia
purchase flag. After reading several
bills second time and introduction Of
several others, the House adjourned UNI
til Thursday morning.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
Sad Report from Georgia.

Word comes to us from Atlanta, Geor-
gia, of the death on Wednesday last of
Mrs Frances NJ. Phelps, wife of William
V. B. Phelps. The body was sent north
on the evening of the Sth to Pittsfeld,
Massachusetts,, for burial-the former
home of the deceased. Last June Mr..
Phelps, who had for several years been
superintendent Of Megargee Bros Spring
Lawn paper mill, Elk township, Chester
county, removed with his family to At
lanta, where he had purchased an inter-
est in an extensive paper mandatory.
This he shortly abandoned and went into
the wholesale grocery trade with a large
capital. Evidences Of insanity were soon
after manifested in the conduct Of Mr..
Phelps. and about three weeks ago he
was adjudged insane and sent to the
asylum. The trials and troubles to which
Mrs. Phelps was subjected so preyed upon
her mind that her health gave way and
she died on the It'll. She was an estima-
BILE women and the double affliction is q
very severe one for her children, the
oldest of whom is young man, William
L. Phelps, who was engaged in the bus
mess with his father. The friends of the
fnmily in this section will learn with re.
gret of these sad afflictions.-O rtorO
Press.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
Bicycling.

Who is it that does not like to see the
boys and men riding on bicycles? 1t is
one of the most delightful pastimes;
exhilerating, and at the same time, Civ
lug health and imbuing strength to mus
cles and sending the warm blood over
the body. 1t appears to cure wonder
full amount Of ills. 1t saves the trouble
Of being sick M the exercise is just brisk
enough to keep the body well and
healthy. On any good afternoon one can
see four little boys riding up and down
the street on these wonderful wheels
A very pretty sight presented itself a
few days ago. 1t was four little fellows
riding along, whose ages ranges from IL
to Q years. There was Allen Oliver, Will
lie Armstrong, Robert Wolf and Eddie
Woodrow. Eddie is the younger Of the
quartette, being only about six years old.
He has only had his machine from the
first of the year, but rides as easily as
though he had mastered the art several
years ago. Willie Armstrong has made
very rapid progress in riding, and sits his
cycle like an old rider. Allen Oliver be.
| ing the eldest of the number, rides with
much ease and sits on the iron wheel us
firmly as bound on the seat. Robbie
Wolf, rides nicely and as gracefully N
the others We would advise parents tc
procure bicycles for their boys, if they
want them. They may think that they
are very expensive luxuries, but they
will soon pay for themselves us there
will be no doctors bills to meet, and
their boys grow stout and healthy.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17

liner, which convenes on the 2nd day of
February, the following are from this
and other hundreds: Christians hum
dred-Atwood Weldon, Sam'l Gregg /;
Mill Creek--Arthur Chillas, Douglass
Morrison; White Clay-Thomas Haw-
thorne, Robert Armstrong; Pencader-
Robert NJ. Cam, VIM. B. Ford. The jury
men are summoned to appear on Feb
ruary 4th.
The public road, more familiarity
known as the "Creek road" is said to be
in bad shape. Our informant said that
the creek has washed portion of the
road-bed away al u certain point, and
also that the road at the railroad cross
Ing, just north of the College Is in de-
plorable condition. The Road and Town
Commissioners should attend to this mat
ter ut once. II il strange that public
roads are allowed to go 80 long without
the slightest attention being paid them.
Commissioners should not so forget their
duty rs to endanger the lives of the pub
lie that are compelled 10 travel over
them almost eaily. .#.
1t seems to take the committee, that
was appointed some three or four weeks
ago 10y meeting of citizens, to hand in
a report. Can it be- possible that these
men are too busy, or is Il that they care
but little whether the town il larger or
not ? We think there should be a meet
ing called and something definite arrived
at. There are other courses to pursue
and action should be taken thereon.
Newark is growing-rapidly growing,
and the metes aud bounds need extend
ing. The Legislature is in session now
and this matter ought not he delayed.
Hold another meeting and we hope that
all the influential citizens will he pres
ent, and then, perhaps, something dcii-
mite cun be arrived at.
The report goes that minister Of
this town was called npon by party,
some time since 10 90 nut into the
country and marry couple. When he
arrived 1T the house he was met by the
father of the bride who requested the
minister not to unite the compile. About
this time the groom elect made his APP
pcarance and Offered the divine $50 if he
would tie the silken knot. The reverend
gentleman refused the young mans offer,
and asked to be brought back to town,
which was done. 1t appears that the
couple, not to be thwarted in their plans,
escaped from the house, and going to a
place near by, were made one. This ends
the little escapade as far as we are able
to learn. Truly, truly, it must be so,
Glove laughs at locksmiths."
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate resolution was adopted
providing for the appointment of a joint
committee to examine the State Treas
urer's report, was cOncurred in by the
House. Communicable Chandler and
w. l.. Cannon. Of the Senate and Messrs.
Salisbury, Truitt and Barlow ofthe House
HoUsE.-A committee was appointed to
investigate into the reported cases of
leuro-pneumqnia among cattle in New
Castle county, and request the Board of
Agriculture to make inquiry. Messrs.
Armstrong and Moore, committee from
the House. Mr.. Armstrong gave notice
of an act to amend the act authorizing
school districts Nos. 80 and Al in New
Castle county to borrow money to pay
for new school house.
TUESDAY.
SRSArE-A joint resolution was passed
providing for the appointment of joint
committee to purchase new flag, was
adopted. The report of the State Treas
urer was read The following bills were
introduced: By DIR. Cooper, an act in re-
lation to the appointment of State
Chemist by DIR. Martin an act to trans
fer the farm of John T. Jacobs, in Sussex
county, from School district No. l43 to
district No. 3d. A bill was presented by
McWhorter to incorporate the Charles
Warner Company, was read first time.
Standing committees: ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mustard and McWhorter; Agriculture
Houston, Cooper and Roe; Cities and
Towns-Chandler, Roe and Martin /;
Claims-Cooper, McWhorter and Mus
tard; Experimentation, Roe and
Chandler; Divorce-Cooper, Houston and
McWhorter; Elections-Cavender, HOus-
ton and Chandler; Enrolled bills-Chan-
dler, McWhorter, Mustard, Martin, Cav
ender and Cooper; Finance-Mustard,
Lavender and Chandler; Judiciary-Mar-
tin, Cooper and McWhorter; Printing
Roe, Martin and Houston; Revised
Observation-Disclosures, Mustard and Cav
ender; Roads and Highways-Roe, Chan
dler and Martin; Vacant Lands-Martin
Mustard and Lavender.
There was no other important business
transacted. The Senate and House adopt
ed an order to adjourn from Wednesday
at 10 A. NJ, until Thursday at the same
hour. A bill was introduced to establish
a tribe of |. o. Il. NJ. at Newport. Senate
adjourned until p. m. Several bills
! - A Let
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17


WHEREAS, reliable information has been re-
ceivcd thnt the disease known as pleurO pneumO-
MIN exist, among cuttie IN this stat. Now Their
tpr, 1, Charles StUcklsy, Gov stnOr OF the state
Of delaware by virtue of Tie act of the &c cral As.
semlv entlil,d An act TO prevent the spread ui
contagious or iuiectiuus pipurO pneumonia among
tn" cnttl Of this stat, pissed March got 1881
declare an ! Truculm that aid Infectious coutH-
gOus disease exits T., this State, and du Oidtr aud
direct all persons to seciulc al "umals their
posse siuu that affected with such disease or
have hoe, exposed 10 the infection or c0ntaSiOu
Inerc0t as The nature thereof may In their bidg-
ment reader necessary OrrNpedient ltisiurther
OIderr. an d rrctUI that any premises ftrin or
fartus, whe such disease exists or has existed
shall be put In quarantine that no domestic
animal bG removed from c place so quarantine
od such regulations will he prescribed and such
officers appointed ns may be necessary for the pro-
per execution Of the law. All sherihsiandsdeputy
sheriis are hereby ordered and directed to carry
out aud enforce the or .eis OF this proclamation
and TO rec that all Of the provisions Of the nfore-
said act arc fully Obeyed."
Any person disObeying the orders Of tho Cover
nor, sllprifs OF duuty sheriis made in conformity
to the above mentioned act are liable 10 hno not
exceeding i've hundred dollars, or 10 hnprisoI-
meut not exceeding one year.
- In witness VIII reof the great seal Of the
| L. :. State OF Delaware is affixed.
| ----- Witness,
CHARLES Z. SrOCKLEL, ESD,
Governor Of the said state at Dover, the thlr-
teenth day Vi January, in the year Of our Lord,
one thousand eight hundred aud eighty five, and
In the year OF Independence Of the United States
CHARLES c. sroCKLEY,
VtTII.p II 'Auarv gecrpta nv uf Stale
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
Grace Greenwood's New Book.

"Stories for Home Folks Young and
Old" is the attractive title Of a pretty
volume by this famous author, just pub
lished. 1t starts out with "a True Story
of President Lincoln" which with other
war "reminiscences that follow will waken
patriotic glow in the hearts of readers
both old and young; there are stories Of
travel in this and other lands, stories of
famous people. Of "My First Love-Let-
ter" Almost Ghost Story"-in all
twenty-nine stories, which being written
by GRACE GREENWOOD, who is well
known as one Of the most graceful and
captivating writers, will find joyful list
eners everywhere. The volume is equiva-
liant in size and appearance to the au-
thors other works heretofore sold at 81. 25
but being published by the "Litery-Rev-
olution" John b. Alden, 1893 Pearl Street,
New York, it is sold for so cents. Mr..
Alden sends a l00-page catalogue, descrip.
tive of his immense list of standard and
poplar works, free to any applicant.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
A Startling Discovery.

MIR. VIM. Thomas Of Newton, Ia, says, "My
wife has been seriously affected with II cough for
twenty-five years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used many remedies
without relief, and being urged to try DR.. Kings
new discovery, did with most gratfy ing results
The arst bottle relieved her very muoh aud the
second bottle has absolutely cured hBr. She has
not had so good health for thirty years.
Large size 500.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
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??, 1885-01-17
Restorative Wilma.

If you are weak and suffering from
general debility, you should use Speer's
Port Grape Wine, it will purify your
blood, restore digestion and make you
feel like younger person. For sale by
Edw'd G, Jay, druggist, Newark, Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
Bucklen's Arnioa Salve,

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores Ulcers, Sal Rheum, Fever Sores letter,
Eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price rs cents per
ark Delaware,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
NOTICE

NOTICE.-Any one contemplating
having sale and who are DESTROYS OF
securing competent clerk, We would
cheerfully recommend them to
SAMUEL GARRETT,
Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
1.-THE NOVELIST"

"The Novelist is the characteristic
title of a new paper Just started IN New
York, by John II. Alden inc Literary
Revolutionist." The price, also, Is ciiar-
acteristic,-only Sl.oo year II u not
intended to enter into competition WIN
the high-priced, but to"-eharacter, story
papers which darken the country IKE Il
pestilencc, but will be devoted Almost
entirely to hiJh-ctdss hction' such "S mas
place and welcome in the best magazines
of the day and the purest homes OF the
land; making the paper an unriVued
(as to cost, certainty source OF mental
recreation for the weary, and OF enter
tainment for all. During the wear there
are promised serial stories by William
Black, Mrs. Oliphant, James Payn
b. l.. Farjeon, and others-certmnly a
good variety, as well as good quantity ior
the dollar. 1t is handsome paper Fol
free specimencopies address the publish
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

alFOR EkENT.-Small farm with $
room dwelling good cellar and good barn
stahling for four cows and two hores. All
kinds af fruit i'm abundance. Apply to
WM. MCANALLY, Newark, Del,
DROCLAMATION.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17

Bridal tours need not last over three
days now, 1t seems possible for any
young couple to stay in doors for that
length of time, and talk about the merits
of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, safe and
pleasant remedy.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
DIED

POWELE-On Thursday, January 18th,
1885, in this town, Mrs. Mary Powell,
in the S7th year of her age Due notice
of funeral will be given.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17
MA RRTEn

HOLTON-ASH i'm Newark on the
l4th inst, by the Rev. T. II. Haynes
VIM. J. Holton and Miss Catharine
Ash. All of New Castle Co., Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-01-17

Only those who have tried it know
its value-Day's Horse and Cattle Pow
der, we mean. Ask stock raisers, livery
stable men and dairy-men. Price rs cts.
per package one pound, full weight
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-09-09

During the past week the managers
of the State fair have been sending to
the publirhers of country newspapers
about two columns Of advertising
matter with the modest request that
it be published gratuituously for the
cause. This is all right and the coun-
try publishers of the State are, as
rule, willing. to lend the aid of their
columns toward making the fair a
success, but when they see in each of
the st. Paul and Minneapolis papers
good sized advertisement paid for at
good round rates by this same man.
agement they can not help feeling
thata great injustice is being done;
that they are expected to do for moth
ing the necessary advertising to make
| the State fair success while the CITY
papers are getting well paid for their
share of the work. 1t would require
but very small effort on the part of
the country press to kill any Fair
enterprise which st. Paul or Minnea-
polls might see fit to inaugurate and
they hayela right to demand that in
the matter Eof advertising they be
treated proportionately as literally as
! their city brethren. Benson Times.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-09-09
SutrO's Student Library.

Adolph Sutro has been quietly at
work for a number of years maturing
plans which will place him, in the his
tory of public benefactors in California,
beside James Lick, whose generosity
founded the great observatory and pro-
vided for public baths in the city, and
Leland Stanford, who intends to carry
out in California the project which fill
ed the life of Ezra Cornell in New York.
Mr. Sutro intends to establish a free
public library and to erect a handsome
building, and when all is completed to
donate it to the city for public use.
/ There are some features of the library
which Mr.. Sutro intends to emphasize
which will make it different from the
great Astor Library in New York City
or the valuable collection of books in
/ the Cooper Institute. 1t is to be Ii
brary after the fashion of those in the
German university towns, such as Got
tingen, Heidelberg and Leipsic. These
libraries are intended chiefly for stu
dents and scholars. 1t is the aim of
such institutions to have on their shelves
every work, ancient and modern, on
the leading subjects in science, philos-
ophy or literature.
|. In 1882 Mr.. Sutro started for Europe,
via Japan and China, with the intention
of making a beginning. The 10000
volumes now arranged on the third
floor of 107 Battery street is the result
of his work abroad. While in Japan
and China, and later. while in India,
Mr.. Sutro bought Oriental works of
great value. Whenever he found a
manuscript or an old coin that threw
light upon the history of religion or
philosophy of the East he bought it and
had it shipped to this port. He ran
sacked Egypt, Jerusalem and Greece
for old and rare works. When he ar
rived in Western Europe he employed
agents to buy books in Madrid, London,
Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Leipsic and
Gottingen. His collection of works pur-
chased in Western Europe consists of
three kinds, which mark three periods
of book-making. First are the old
manuscripts; second, the incunabula, or
books published before the fifteenth
century, and third, the books issued
from the press since that time. Mr..
: Sutro's idea was to collect the most an
Gent and valuable works first, knowing
that the editions of later date that are
still in market can be purchased at any
time. He has shelf after shelf piled
with old-fashioned bound books in
white vellum and printed in Latin, with
illuminations. Perhaps the most COM
plete and perfect section of the library
is that devoted to English history and
English literary development.
The location of the library has been
a subject upon which Mr.. Sutro has
long pondered. He has now two places
in view; one at Sutro Heights, over
looking the Pacific Ocean, and the other
in Golden Gate Park, if the city would
permit its location there, which it is
needless to say would be readily grant
ed. Mr. Sutro intends to erect q build
ing that will be an ornament to the city
and model of convenience for library
purposes.-San Francisco eau.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-09-09

The earl Of Aylesford was liked ana
pitied here at this center of the cattle
men. He was generally admired fol
his splendid physical appearance, and
1t was usual to speak of him as the
'finest animal in Texas" He seemed
to be full of good nature, without choice
as to his companions, deeply intimate
with none, but on free and easy terms
with all. In business transactions he
lacked sense. He put up SIC, 900 earnest
money for the purchase of bunch OF
cattle some time ago without the slight
est prospect of being able to complete
tho purchase, and the consequence was
he lost his money. He won sympathy
by this transaction, because the gener-
GUS cowmen thought he was too severe
ly treated.
He owned small lot of cattle near
Big Springs and lived upon his ranch in
miserable little pine house. He was
surprising consumer of whisky and
brandy, and when he began to drink he
lost all regard for money. His sprees
were never marked by violence, and he
was always cared for by his more sober
acquaintances. He dropped into the
Texas style gracefully and went about
in a flannel shirt, top boots, big spurs,
leather leggins, sombrero and slicker.
He was fond of hunting Mexican quail,
prairie chicken and antelope, and
eagerly shot all the wolves he could get
within range of. Very little was known
here of his domestic trouble. He drop
ped his title, so that many did not
know that he possessed one. He was
called Aylesford. He had merry
laugh and was recognized as a jolly
fellow at the bar.
There was something pathetic about
his life here when he was sober. He
would ride for hours and hours over the
prairies all alone. and at night would
walk about on his ranch looking up at
the sky, as though in a revere, unbrok-
en- save by the howl of the coyote. He
was restless, and seemed to love as well
as to hate England. He was anxious to
become a cattle king, seeing the growth
of the business all around him, but did
not seem to be able to control any large
sum of money at one time.
When he went to England last year
he said he was going to sacrifice his in
come for years for an advance large
enough to enable him to 60 into the cat
tie business as he desired. The cow
boys were much attached to Aylesford.
They never can be made to believe that
the dead earl was other than, as they
express it, "a fellow who tackled civil
cation and got foored.' They can be
trusted to look after his interests until
some one comes to relieve them. His
property here is not large, and he had
not had it long enough to begin to draw
a revenue from it. 1t will take some
time to get the necessary papers here
authorizing the sale of his ranch. In
the meantime the calves belonging to
him will be branded with his brand at
the next round up. and the beef cattle
will be shipped out in the spring for the
accommodation of his estate. The gen.
eral comment upon his death is brief.
1t is, ''Poor Aylesford. - Colorado
(Ter.) Dispatch to N. Y, SIN.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-09-09

In many instances the reports stated,
mo fairs now heidi" "Nointerest in
the NATTER" efforts made, but un.
successful "Defunct" "Suspended:"
"Failed for want Of patronage" Lack
ofinterest on the part Of the'people so
poor we can't afford fair;i' mot en-
terprise enough; a carnp-meetins is
the height of ambition here;;" "People
haven't the pluck or energy to get up
a fair" "Have had none for ten or
twelve years." etc. The chief reason
why no fairs are now held in these
counties, is evidently ga lackofinter-
est on the part of the people" If 1.-THE
peoplen are expected to institute q fair
these counties will probably remain
fafr.less for many years to'conae. Con-
siderable experience in such matters
has shown us, that the holding OF,
and the success OF a fair depends upon
few pnblic-spirited workers. Most