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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-06
An Old Citizen Speak.

Mr.. j. NJ. Norris, an old resident Of
Rome, Ga, says, that he had been badly
troubled with Kidney Compliant for a
great many years and with Eczema for
three years; at times could scarcely
walk and had tried many remedies with
out benefit, until he began taking Elec-
trio Bitters and amounting his hands
and feet with Bueklen's Arnica Salve.
This treatment afforded him great relief
and he strongly recommends Electric
Bitters to all who suffer with Kidney
Complaints, or need Blood Purifier.
Sold by +. G. Jay, druggist, Newark,
Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-06
WHAT A CHANGE

there is in Ready-made
Clothing and what a differ
ence there is in the manner
of buying and selling
Much clothing is gotten up
to sell, regardless of fit,
style, comfort OF durability,
and sold by many for all
they can get for it.
We have been and are
now trying our very best
to get up Clothing, to not
only look but wear well
and be comfortable. We
have made it our study for
years until we think we
are now able to offer gar
ments that will not onty be
a credit to us, but a COM
fort to the wearer. We buy
with ready cash and where
ever we get the best bar
gains, knowing full well
goods well bought are half
sold. We mark everything
in plain figures. at the low
est prices. Keeping our
selves posted as to prices,
we aim to be the lowest,
without any dickering.-
Our manner is very plain
you can be waited upon by
any one, and no matter
who you are, you will get
a good bargain. Every
garment must be correct.
Our stock of OvERooATs
are well worth the atten.
ton of any one. We have
all kinds, consequently all
prices. Also, SUITS of very
different styles and kinds
in fact, we have all kinds
of Clothing for man Or boy
1t is impossible for us tc
tell you all about our goods
but we will be pleased tc
show any one, whether
they buy or not.
Our CUSTOM DEPART
MENT contains dill the new
styles of foreign and do
nestle Suitings and Panta
looms for making suits tC
order, which we gre pre-
pared to do in the besr
manner at short notice.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-06

NJ. Castor Trouve is said to have con-
structed portable electric glow lamp, in
tended for use where there is an explo-
sive atmosphere. This lamp is intended
to be of service in mines, cellulose fac
tories, flour mills, spinning mills, etc. 1t
is automatic in action, and it is stated to
be very simple in construction. \
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-06
Most Excellent.

j. j. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville,
Tenn, writes "My family and l are ben
efciaries of your most excellent medi-
cine, DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption ; having found it to be all that
you claim for it, desire to testify to its
virtue. My friends to whom have rec
commended it, praise it at every oppor-
tunity." DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption is guaranteed to cure
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Group and every affection of Throat,
Chest and Lungs Trial Bottles Free at
E. G. jays drug store. Large Size 81 LOO.
-SSS
A little praise is good for shy tenn
per; it teaches us to rely on kindness
of others.
Method is the very hinge of bust
ness, and there is no method without
punctuality.
Whatever you would have your chill
dren become, strive to exhibit in your
lives and conversation.
The first ingredient in conversation
is truth. the next good sense, the third
good humor, and the fourth wit.
1t is better to SOW a good heart with
kindness than a field with corn, for
the hearts harvest is perpetual.
He that blows the Goals in qualrels
he has nothing to do with, has nc
right to complain if the sparks fly in
his face.
The man who is jealous and envious
of his neighbours success has foes in
his heart who can bring more bitter.
ness into his life than can any outside
enemy.
If the way the money has been OBJ
tanned could be written out over don
ors names in the walls of the churches
how many would blush to read some
of the inscriptions.
This life would indeed be a blank
this world dreary and desolate waste
if, after a misfortune had befallen us
we had no friend to call in and say
81 told you So. }"
Let us never forget that every sta
ton in life is necessary; that each de
serves our respect; that not the sta
ton itself, but the worthy fulfllment
Of its duties, does honor a man.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-02-06

For six weeks of November and De-
cember S2,2Os barrels of apples were chip
ped from Boston to England.
Corn cobs dipped in coal tar and placed
among squash vines have again proved
unquestionably beneficial in preventing
any injury from the squash vine borer
(melittia cucurbite).
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

By the way, there exists a common fall
acy that the French nation lives on on
ons and garlic. am sure that as a soli-
ary vegetable the onion never appears in
Is simple boiled whiteness, and even
when dignified as soubise, bechamel, or
~ other titles, it is not shown in its single
)lessedness. 1t is put into everything,
Iut it is usually withdrawn, like an un-
leanly object, before presentation. /
mce met n gentleman at a seaside resort
Who refused the splendors of the table
rhote and had his own cook, just to avoid
he use of onion or garlic in anything
ie was a married man, and in his mar
iage contract article first stipulated that
lothing of the kind should ever be used
n his household. He assured me that it
vas quite possible to obtain high and ex-
luisite flavor without the disreputable
Ise of the perfumed ingredient, and he
ave me some soup to demonstrate the
tatement, and the soup was very bad.
The lower classes do eat leeks, mint,
md garlic to flavor their dry, hard bread
for they always buy the latter at least
me day old; it goes further thus, and is
more nourishing. A French crowd is
Don unbearable on this account, and the
Imnibuses inside are hard TO enjoy; but,
With all this, our favorite dish Of boiled
n baked onion is never seen over here
Paris Cor. New York Times
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
TIE LOBE REPURI1e SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER "a 1885


fore the door Of the other world What
lay beyond its thresholdi
A gust of wind came shrieking up the
stairway as some door below was opened,
and the door before us swung open as IL
by invisible hands. With frightened eyes
we looked in. The room was in shadow,
and at first we could but dimly discern
anything in it. Gradually a shape in the
center Of the room seemed TO emerge from
the gloom, as our eyes became accUs-
toned to the dim hght-a long, awfully
suggestive shape lying on low couch,
and covered with a white sheet Beneath
that drapery was distinctly outlined hu-
man form.
We never once looked at each other.
The shape before us held our eyes cap
tiyes. 1t drew them to it in awful fear
and fascination.
Suddenly my companion stepped for
ward, and, with shaking hands, lifted the
cloth. Instead of the skeleton face we
had expected to see, we saw face from
which the blood seemed to have but re-
Gently receded in the ebb-tide of life. The
body of Alice Leith was before us, SEEM
ingly but few hours dead-Eben Z.
Rexford In Chicago Ledger.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

He Was Not Walking.

Jabs Mathis, Of the Thirteenth Georgia,
was 8 good soldier, but one day when the
Confedsrates were retreating from the CORY
field Of Gettysburg, Jabe threw his musket
on the ground, seated himself by the road
side and exclaimed with much vehemence:
an be dashed il walk another step! I'm
broke up! l can't do It'll" And Jabs WAS
the picture Of despair.
"Git up, man." exclaimed his captain,
don't you know the Yankees are following
usi They'll git you, sure!"
Cant help it" said Jabe; "rm done for
I'll not walk another step!T
The Confederates passed along over the
crest OF a hill, and lost sight OF poor, detected
Jabe.
In q moment there was a fresh rattle Of
musketry and renewed crash OF shells. Sud
denly Jabe appeared on the crest OF the hill
moving like a hurricane and followed by .
cloud Of dust As he dashed past his captain
that officer yelled:
"Hello, Jabe! thought you wasn't going to
walk any morer
Thunder" replied Jabe, as he hit the dust
with renewed vigor, you don't call this walk
ing, do youT-Savannsh Newa
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
RecoIIections of Henry Raymond.

"Mr. Raymond was one of the sweetest
empered men | ever met" exclaimed
Maj. George +. Williams in the course Of
IN interview. Even when angry he
vas so quiet only those familiar with his
ways would know it, He could get more
md better work out OF a man than any
,ditor know OF. Nothing pleased him
more than when an opportunity came 20
)estOw praise. You would be called in,
he article or the letter be spoken of as
EXCELLENT, and il there were any blem-
shes they were pointed out SO nicely that
'our feelings were not hurt l came
lome sick from the army while Grant
vas in front of Petersburg and before
mybody could be sent to fill my place
movement occurred. When the Associ-
tied Press account came over the line /
ook ii, and being thoroughly familiar
With the ground, wrote description oc-
upying couple of columns. The facts
we're, of course, the same, but had more
ipace and time for elaboration at my
command. Under the War Department
ules had TO sign the account. The next
lay Mr.. Raymond called me into his
oom and inquired where got my facts.
handed him the manifold copy, which
lie took, and then requested me to read
ny letter to him. When l had finished
lie said: That was a very clever bit of
work. You have elaborated this dispatch
quite artistically. / am really as proud
# it as you can be yourself"
"Was il any wonder that l got well
nOugh that very day to go back to my
>ost' One Of my brother correspondents
lsO fell sick and could not go with an
expedition. To supply the deficiency l
lad to borrow S400, charter a tug and so
get up in time TO see the fight. When l
old Mr. Raymond of it, he thanked me
or my enterprise and handed me a check
o pay my Indebtedness. On examining
he bit of paper | saw it was for $500, so
brought it back saying that he had given
ne 500 too much.
No. said he, it's all right The
.xtra hundred is for yourself
at was a very happy family on The
Times, and the day Mr.. Raymond died
Fou would have thought the staff had
ost a father. He was very loyable
nan, and the few now living who remem-
Der him, keep his memory green in their
hearts. Let me see; there are not many
If US still living; John SwintOn, Joe
Howard, Gus Snow, Jake Thompson,
iOuv Carr, Bob Sinclair, C. c. Norvell,
Cliff Thompson Doestick's brother and
myself are about all can remember just
low. THE Journalist.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
THE ORIGINAL DRAFT.

oh, Mary had a little lamb, regarding who's
cuticuiar
The nuff exterior was white and kinked in each
particular.
On each occasion when the las was seen peram-
bulating.
This little quadruped likewise uss thsre . galii-
waiting.
ons day it did accompany her to the fnowIedss
dtspensary,
Which TO every rlIs and precedent was recklesziy
contrary.
Immediately whereupou the pedagogus superior,
EIasperated, did eject the lamb from the interior
Then Mary, on behoIdng such performance arbL
trary,
suffused her eyes with saline drops from glands
called Iachrymary,
And all the pupils grew therest tumultuously
hilarious
And speculated on the case with wild conjectures,
various
what makes the lamb love Mary soy' ths-
scholars asked the teacher.
He paused a moment, then he tried 10 diagnoss,
the creature.
'oh pecus smorem Mary habet omnis tempo
rum"
Thanks, teacher dear" the scholars cried, and
awe crept dsrkiy ore en- It'd Bits
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

The introduction of industrial training
nto private schools in connection with
literary studies, and the surprising sue
ess which has attended it, has forced its
Omission into the public schools in 8
ew places, and this has had the effect on
he public mind Of great discovery. In
his light the lack of adaptation of the
tate schools to the needs of the people is
pecoming visible to all, and is getting
reely spoken. Till recently the phrase
rublic school was a shibboleth which
overed all feelings and all sorts of NAL
administration. He that found any fault
the system was called an enemy to the
ducation Of the people. But that has
zone by, and the question is how to save
he schools from popular condemnation
~ making them serve the poeple-Cin-
innati Commercial Gazette
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

"Mink furs of a certain variety ought
be cheap this winter" was the remark
# a travelling man at the Grand Pacific
he other evening. Il have just come in
rom the north, and the rivers of southern
Wisconsin and northern Illinois are full
II them. They are rarely seen in such
numbers in that region, and there are so
many Of them that they sometimes march
N hen roosts and make things lively for
he fowls. heard of one case in Wiscon-
in where couple of ROSTERS cleaned
mt mink in a three round fight. The
hunters are getting ont their shooting
rOns, and there will be furs enough for
Everybody pretty soon. Chicago Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

1t doesn't make any difference what his
other namo was, but he was a congressman
in Paris, and he had never been there before
1t Is the custom in that city when q stage is
full to put the sign "Complet,- and no more
passengers can get in. Our congressman
wanted to sec everything, and as these labeled
stages would pass him he would try to stop
them, but the driver would shake his head
and drive on
you can't get in any Of those said an
English speaking citizen who had watched his
vain attempts
But want one Of them,n he persisted.
Take one Of the others, with fewer people
in it There's plenty Of them," urged the
citizen.
"You go to thunder" hesaid sngrily; II
guess / know what l want. I'm in this town
to see the sights; Everybody seems to be go
ing to Complet, and I'm i il amt agoing
there too, il have to wait a week to catch
bus with room enough in it for me. That's
the kind Of an American citizen am, and
don't you forget it"-Washington Critic.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

There recently arrived at Atlanta, Ga,
o be used on theAtlanta andC Char otte rail-
Dad, two of the largest engines in the
world. The cylinders are 20x24 and the
lrivers are 30 inches. There are only
hree more engines on this continent like
hese-one in California, one in Della
ware, which are used for hauling coal,
md the other in Brazil, South America,
which has been abandoned on account of
peing too heavy for the road and trestle.
These engines will pull thirty loaded cars
Wer the Atlanta and Charlotte road, and
m any level road it can pull eighty cars.
They have eight driving wheels, four on
sach side, with automatic airbrakes at
ached to each wheel, also on the wheels
Inder the tender.-Chicago Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
A TIMELY LAMENT.

What care l for sailors or boating or yacht,
Why should rejoice or Why weeps
What's making my heart ache is that forgot
To purchase my coal when twas cheap.
forget all the pleasures had at the shor.,
forget all my innocent fun,
When think that last June could buy it at six,
And now it's eight dollars ton.
Next year, IL this winter don't frsezs TO death
I'll remember this one simple thing.
To Ill up the bins to the cellars high roof
By buying my coal In the spring.
I'll have 20 get trusted-that d, II can
To make myself decently whole;
[ must borrow The money 20 pay for IL, o.
Send Bridget to borrow the coal
Nat Chfds
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

Tourist-An' now me letter OF credit is
cawshed, can you direct se to some spot in
this blawsted country that will equal Pipe
weed-under Thy-copse Herfordshire- heath,
North Staffordshire, England, for flip at a
salmoni
Banker-I seldom fish myself. but under
stand that Mud-creek-over-against Bill Sim
ses-Mill-pond, Kno1-county, overthe-
left-and-under suspicion Maine, United States
Of America four hands-round is fair sport
ing ground.-Tid Bits.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
conkliug', General Information.

"Roscoe Conkling." said a Maiden
lane jeweler the other day, ''has u broad
mind. He is not only great lawyer, but
his general information is great. He has
great many chains and charms, and he
calls them all keepsakes. He asks Ques-
tions about the jewelry business which
prove that he knows what he is talking
about. The other day, when no ordered
a pair Of sleeve buttons, he drew u dia-
gram showing just the size and thickness
he wanted them made No ieweler
could have drawn IL more clearly or
more correctly. Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
A MENOAcIOUS MISS.

Her name was Katherine: she knew
Or thought she did-things small and ~eaA
And so. with this coDeeit In view.
She called herself Prognosti Kate.
But she would palter much with sTufA
Politely called e1aggerate;
And some for this called her, forsoosA
Eendacious Miss Prevsri KAts.
Shs treated all hypothesis
As data, known, determinate;
Or vice versa, and for this
The critics called her Alter Kata
Still, Is q lexicon, she could
A deal OF information state;
And for this lot she understood
She was yclept Miss Indi Kats. :.
She took the rostrum after vhile,
And got to be renowned and greet;
Made reputation from her guile,
And joined q lecture syndicate.
-E II. Snyder ln Lin
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
Told BY Travelling Men.

The fall style Of Thermometers are being
built with basement attachments.
A mans lie-abilities are what make him sue
cessful in business very frequently.
William Smith sat down hard on can OF
dynamite Later on his wife went around and
collected her Bill.
Some enterprising cigarette firm should ad-
vertise that they will give away a first class
coffin on the return Of q certain number OF
empty packages The coffin would be useful
as well as ornamental Merchant Traveller.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

what pretty children you have said the
new minister to the proud mother Of three
little ones. "Ah, my little dear said he ..
he took . gil Of S up into his lap, are you
the Oldest of the familyr
mo, ma'am, responded the little mis-, with
the usual accuracy Of childhood, my pas
older'n me. st Paul Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

This stor, brings to mind one that Is told
Of Confederate guard who was once on duty
over in South Carolina An officer was dis
cussing war matters, and remarked:
"You know your duty here, do you, senti-
nelF
"Yes, SIR
swell, now, suppose they should open on
you with shells and musketry, what would
You dor
Form line, sir
"What, one man form lineI"
"Yes, sir; form a bee line for camp, SIR"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
II Was All Right.

Artless little thing proud Of her lin
guistic acquirements)-I do hope you
didn't catch what was saying just now
to Mr.. 81 lpson, Sig. Givnati We were
talking scandal-in Italian. I had no
idea You were so close Could you hear,
Sig. Giyanti--Yes, I could ear, but Il
is all Alright. l did not know you were
speaking my language.-Exchange.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
The Humorist At Home.

Some OF the American humorists are
men Of great feeling and sentiment. A
friend of mine met Eugene Field on the
cars, and they got talking about various
things.
Yes" said Field, "a newspaper man
always appreciates his home. I've got q
wife and some children, and so home to
them after hard days work, feeling all
the need Of rest, and sit down in q
comfortable little dining room with
them all around me, and feel good
launch ont and | tell my wife how nice it
is TO have quiet home, how solemn and
sweet are the household ties, and how
restful 1t is to be among ones innocent
children. Then my eldest boy looks up
and sxys "sats. San Francisco Chron-
icls.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

the handsome fellow, twisting his mustschsf'
said one to another, to whom she had just
been introduced He has been watching
me all the evening, aud making eyes At me
! think he must be mitten. Do you know
who he isr'
YES! he's my husband, the fool" Conver-
sation closed Exchange
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
The Lime Kiln Club.


Shindig Watkins announced That he had
lately received several letters Of inquiry ask
ing II the initiation fee Of Of the club had
been increased during the last year. He was
answered that it still remained at the same
old figure-fifty cents-but in case a member
desired a certificate an additional fee Of fifty
cents was charged. These &C. f'ates are
9xl3 in size and are filled out vi. red, black
and blue ink. They not only look pictur-
esque hanging up in the parlor OF house on
which the rent is paid regularly in advance,
but when carried in the pocket they closely
resemble 1000 certificate Of stock in a
western silver mine.
CIRCULAR
On motion OF Waydown Beebe, and after
considerable discussion Of the matter, the sec
retarv was instructed 10 mail circular to all
branches and honorary members setting forth
the fact that any one found guilty Of believ-
ing in Virgins prophecies Of earthquakes and
cyclones would be requested to tender his res
ignation. Such belief will be taken as evi-
dence Of either insanity or idiocy, and believ7
ers will be treated accordingly.
After the transaction OF routine business of
no importance to the public the meeting ad
journed.-Detroit Free Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

Lizzie-How did you like the new playi
Jennie-It was perfectly elegant, the music
was elegant, and the whole affair was Just
too elegant for anything.
Lizzie-I thought it would be elegant
How | would love to see it.
Jennis-Oh. do 90; you never saw any
thing so elegant in your lifs.-Newark Cal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
A PROvERB.
ere Is an axiom profound,

There Is an axiom profound
Which has for years been going round;
IT'S true, although 'tis somewhat old,
And tilt frates the pow'r Of gold:
IT'S money makes the mare 60" o.,
In politics, as all can tell,
This axiom is true as well;
And ev'ry demagogic boss
Admits the mighty pow'r Of dross.
IT'S money makes the mayor 60"
It's pow'r is never known to fail
When balanced In the social scale.
Match making mothers all look out
For some well funded, wealthy lout.
"'Tis money makes the mere go"
The Rambler.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24
The ball and bat arc put away,
Ceased Is the long, long strifs,
And now the umpire may obtain
Insurance on his Life.


4 Little Parable.
There is great deal of human nature
in dogs. The dog on the French man-of.
war was so savage he used to bark at the
boys, as they went ashore, with his head
out Of a port hole. They would go as near
as they could, punch him, spatter him
with water from the oars, taunt him to
fury. One day he seized an oar with his
teeth and was pitched overheard. The
dog was not a good swimmer, the tide
was running fast. He looked 30 sorry,
as he turned his head towards them, that
my father said: Lets 60 back and pick
him up"
Wasn't that dog glad! He wagged his
tail, showed his gratitude, and was hum
BILE in his mien until he reached his own
planks once more. Then he hristled up,.
and began showing his teeth worse than.
before. Detroit Free Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-24

ats got to Gomez said the solemn man,
solemnly straining away at the handle Of a
door.
What has got to conner e1citedly asked a
dozen bystanders, rushing up.
Christmas said the solemn man. sol
emnly, letting go the door handle. And the
bystanders rushed down again.-Somerviil,
Journal