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HE DID NOT KNOW.
The Mixed Condition of Southern Events Mystifes
Colored Citizen.
TDefroit Free presS

Shortly after the war tourist on Southern
river steamboat, lettering around the lower
deck observed an old darkey seated on tho
edge OF the boat swinging his legs over the
water in most com fortable manner, and, draw
ing near, entered into conversation.
''Oid man. how DO you like freedom?"
The Old darkey looked puzzled and, after
scratching his head thoughtfuily and shaking
it obviously awhile, replied:
BoSSy, hits sortCr mixed!"
"What do you mean by that, my frieud?"
well, bossy, hits dish yer way. Endurin
slave times if WIZ on dish yer up-river boat an
WIZ ter fall inter emmy leetle cat-naps, like rs
nifty ap' ter do, an drap overtode. sumbody'd
screen out: Nigga overbode!' an de whissel
'ud blow. an de backin' bell nd ring, an deyd
hab lne out'n dat river To- / toch water mos
But desc here days, do rs jes ez slcepyfied ez
l useter WIZ, an Gle man Mods ies Ell APP ter
grab me, en- me ter drap overbode, Mars Mate
'ui sing out:
Man ovcIbode.'
Mars Capn OF the harrycane roofd heller
down:
"'Who is it?'
"Dey'd spon:
az Nobody bnt er id freedman /"
AN bossy, dey mout fling out or ropes eend
fur me ter lay holt on-but stop dat whole boat !?
No-sir- ee-hob! 'Cayse, you see rs jes lax emmy
Urinary white trash now-wuff muffin ter no.
body !"
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The Mustang in Texas.


On the afternoon Of Oct. p, 1855, Mr.. w. T.
Grimmcr was riding along one of the streets in
Gilmer Oh wild prairie pony. The little ani-
NAL commenced pitching. Grimmer is a good
rider, but the pony was equally rs good a
pitcher. Every time the man came down he
met the nag coming up on another trip. FL
naily the pony was successful and laid tho
rider srrawing in the street and then took to
its heels in flight. For days and weeks no It'd
ings came from the runaway After long
time tie fact was discovered that he was hid
ing in the businesses Of the mountains, wild as u
deer and nimble as an antelope, and no human
being could approach within ia-soing distance.
On Monday. the 18th inst, Mr.. Grimmer ac-
companied by 10 or II others, went in pursuit
of the animal. and with the aid of 90 hounds
succccie! in chasing it down and capturing it,.
The hounds were in pursuit nearly five hours.
The pony still had on the saddle, which had re-
manned Oh il three months.
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The Krupp Establishment.

Alfred Krupp owns probably the largest
business in the world dependent on one indi-
vidual. The works within the town of Essen
occupy more than 500 acres, half of which are
under cover. According to a census taken in
September, 1881, the number of hands employed
by Mr.. Krnpp was l9,605, the members of their
families 45,776. making 653Sl persons sup
ported by his works. Mr.. Krupp owns 5i7 iron
mines in Germany. He owns four sea steamers,
and there are connected with his Essen works
AZ miles of railway, employing % locomotives
and 1913 cars $50 horses, with 19I wagons, and
30 miles of telegraph wire, with 35 stations and
55 Morse apparatuses. The establishment pos
sesses a grand chemical laboratory a photo
graphic and photographic atelier, printing
Office with three steam and six hand presses,
and bookbinding room. The establishment
even runs a hotel in Essen
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4 Boy Love Affair OF Washington's.
Horace E. Scudder in 81. Methodist

I
George Washington was tall, iarge-limbed,
shy boy Of about 10 when he fell in love with a
gill whom lie seems to have met when living
with his brother Augustine, He calls her, in
one of his letters aiterward, a "loward beau
ty," and tradition makes her to have been a
Miss Grimes who later married, and was the
mother Of one of the young soldiers who served
under Washington III the war for independence.
Whatever may have been the exact reason that
his love affair did not prosper-whether he was
too shy to make his mind known, or so silent
rs not TO show himself to advantage, or so dis
Greet with grave Gcmeanor as 10 hold himself
too long in reserve, it is impossible now to say
but suspect that one effect was to make him
work the harder. Sensible people do not en-
pect boys Of u to be playing the lover; and
George Washington was old for his years, and
not likely to appear like spoouey.
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Rev DIR. s., who is prominent divine in a
city not far from New York, had been spending
few days-not in this weather-On an island
on the Maine coast and, intending TO depart OH
a certain morning, he started for the boat in
company with friend. 4 porter followed with
the doctors valise. Arriving at the wharf thoy
found that to take advantage of the wind or
tide, the boat had gone before the advertised
time Not aware of the clerical character of
the com pany, the porter swore several shocking
oaths in quick succession. what do you
think of that, doctor?" asked the friend.
"Well," said the doctor, slowly ard impress
lively, "there are times when the services of a
Iayinan are Indispensable Boston Record.
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A brother speaking in a prayer meeting not
outside the bounds of the United States re-
Gently said: michael Angelo was once walk
ing along the streets Of old Rome with friend,
when he stopped and began to gaze intently at
a block Of marble. His friend said to him,
Whats the matter?' Nothing the great
artist replied, and continued to look upon the
stone. why, Angelo, come on; what are you
waiting for?' said his friend but he moved
not. We'll, Michael, what in the world is the
matter with you why don't you come on?'
said his impatient companion. l see an angel,
said Angelo. Soon afterward he produced the
Greek slave!" (Tableau and sensation on the
part of the audience.)
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A BETTER Plan.

One of the Norwich steamers had struck, and
while the passengers were hurriedly making
for their safety, fat old Dutch
man seized life-preservcr, tried it on, began
to ill il, blowing till he was red in the face
with his efforts
Hello" said bystander; "you can't fill
that thing; there's a big hole in it,"
blank look came over the Dutchman's face.
" Mein Gott, is dot SOP Den better keeps my
wind in me-"
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Awful Hard Work,

ToWn IOptcs.I
Z "Goiug widing to day, Awthaw ~
"Naw Got TO work, dcmmit."
$50 sowy, deah boy. What is the-aw job,
eh?"
"Maw's witten me a lettaw and Pve-aw-
got to wead it bcfaw / can make anothaw
dwaft on haw. Did you evaw heah of such a
boah?"
"Nevaw, dcah boy nevaw."
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In n Prohibition Stale.
TDygxh,y,Y rbro,,srIo

"Is it true" asked Pittsburger Of q friend
who had lust returned from prolonged visit
to Maine, that it is difficult to get glass of
whisky up therc?"
Yes, sir; it is most impossible to get glass
of anything intoxicating"
All"
ain fact, you have to get it by the jugful."
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His Excuse.
fIoueIl C;tizeu.l

There is an old veteran, a Vermonter, in
town. who is always inventing excuses for 60
ing on 4 spree. He got glorious on the 18th of
March and met friend, who said: Now,
look here. Jake, you have no excuse to-day.
You are not an freshman" "Well," respond
ed the veteran with dignity. Il guess I'm
part Irish anyway I've got Cork leg"
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An Ea,!e Tries to Carry Of a Child.

At Mannheim, Herkimer County, n. Y, on
the goth inst, bald eagle measuring about
seven feet from tip to tip, tried to carry away
the eight-year old son of Joseph Davis but was
prevented by farm hands after desperate
struggle. The Child is not seriously injured.
The eagle succeeded in making good its escape.
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TTHAIHdtEFt3l I'FtSS.I
"The idea of old Doodle fasting 10 days to
atone for his sins It's preposterous."
"Why?"
Dwell. he will either have TO get an extern
sion or give I'D The Job"
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Too Many Sins.

When you are in hot water use St. Jacobs
Oil 1t cures scalds
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Scu.Suitpi-

Isl. Adams Messenger.
The man who wouldn't pay his tailor was
on-suitcd. That is the tailor took the clothes
hack
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WHAT WILL A PATENT COST ?

If after a special examination you are advised that
your invention is patcntabe, send the estimated cost
the drawings and So TO the first Government fee
The application Will then be prepared 4led and prose
Cued without further expense to the applicant until the
Patent Office Examiner admits the patenGbility
invention Or the case is officially allowed.
After the application has beeI declared to patent
able the attorney fee of s is due but before the patent
thus making the total patent in ordinary cases
Exclusive OF drawings Sos.
special examination and report will cost =, which
amount is applied as part of attorneys fee should ap
plicatiOH for patent be proceeded with within days
from date of special report.
The attorneys fee is only contingent in cases where
special examination has first been made and fayora
bic report rendered.
patent not and attorneys fee is charged
unless patent is obtained An attorney whose fee de-
ponds his success in obtaining patent will advise
that invention ia paentabe unless il really IS
far as his best judgment can aid in determining the
question; hence rely on the advice given after
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secured. Caveats prepared and filed Applications III
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made Very often valuable inventions in these
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GEORGE L. IEMoN, of Washington ID. c. Is your attor-
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Opinions given regarding validity of paents searches
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TEihe UnbreaiIub!e Glass lamp Chimney will
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Address, J. W. CLOVES Reedsyille, Pa
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pa T EN- 7 S!
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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-19
Oowantown Items.

The culvert crossing the Main street in
this town is in a bad condition, and
needs filling in.
Mr.. T. JEFF Scott spent Sunday at his
home in this town. He is looking well
and evidently Baltimore agrees very well
with him. He is improving his resid-
ence very much by having a stone wall
built in front, and filled up with dirt,
and sodded over making neat front
yard to the porch.
VIM. Maxwell is improving his barn
by new roof and Notwithstanding,
A pleasant surprise party was given
to Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Couden, on
Tuesday evening, last, by number of
their friends under the management of
Robbie Tweed and Essie Brown, very
pleasant evening was spent.
Mrs. VIM. Maxwell is spending few
weeks with her son f. &. Maxwell, of
Trainer, Pa.
Mr.. Samuel Shippers and Lola c. Bur
mite were united in wedlock on Wednes-
day, last, by the Rev. Charles Hill, of
Cherry Hill, both of this town. | ex-
tend congratulations. More anon.
Mrs. Rebecca Henderson, who has
been spending prolonged visit to her
children in Wilmington, Del, Chester,
Pa, and elsewhere, has returned to her
home with her son w. c. Henderson.
Sunday last was observed as children's
day, at the Jackson Sunday School.
The room was very artisticly and taste
fully decorated with flowers, and notices
appropriate for the occasion was hung
around the walls. A large number we're
present, and an interesting programme
had been arranged, which was opened
with prayer by assistant superintend-
ent Wade, followed by singing by the
school, of which the school feels Justly
proud of Singing we mean. A respon-
sive reading exercise was conducted
by the superintendent and school. The
music was excellent under the leader
ship Of W. c, Henderson, with Alonzo
w. Scott at the organ. A very interest
ing address was made by vice-superin-
tendent VIM. Wade, in which he gave a
brief history Of the school. After more
music few brief but appropriate re-
marks were made by superintendent W.
q. Hawthorne, which contained some
very good advice for all Singing by tho
school, and Mr.. Tobias Brown, made Il
stirring address, explaining the origin
and purpose Of children's day. Then
several selection were sung by Miss Der.
tic Brown, Messrs Browns, Otlcy, Black
son and Henderson, Miss Annie Cook
at the organ furnished sweet music
and then the school was dismissed.
HOMO.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-19

DELAWARE COLLEGE has passed
another year; whether one filled
with the great things predicted for
it at the beginhing, we will not say.
The commencement exercises were
fully up the standard, and the grad
uating class contained four young
men and two young ladies, whose
itelligence was very marked in their
essays and orations. The attend
ance at the anniversary exercises Of
the three societies,-Delta Phi, Athe-
mean and Pestalozzi were hattering
The last named society will un.
doubleday cease to exist at Della.
ware College from the fact that Co.
education is no longer tolerated
The condition of the institution is
not all that could be desired, yet the
fault rests mainly with the State
The State, while not performing hel
whole duty, is not the only guar.
dian of this institution. Her posi-
ton is merely to supply students
and finances, while a board of trus
tees are entrusted with the selection
of president and professors. Herein
lies the success or failure of any
college or other place Of learning
An army poorly differed fights un
successful battles, and a college in
adequately managed will fail of tn,
success it should otherwise reap
The opening term of Delaware Col
lege should witness the filling of tn
building with more than hundre,
students. VIII it be so? We will
see.
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WANAMAKERS.

First our llufiest light-color-
ed seersuckers tumbled from
ISc to I2%
Next the cfinkIes.and-lace
goes down from sc to 10.
What is crinklcs-and-lace /?
A stripe of crinkle and color
it may be a cluster of colors-
and then a stripe Of lace-only
the lace isn't lace-a slightly
open fabric.
We haven't the slightest sus-
picion of why they tumbled so.
No cause in the stuffs and none
in the market SO far as we see.
But we like to see things tum-
bic. Keep things lively.
Northwest from the center.
John WANAMAKER
Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets
and Clty.h square.
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ST. NICHOLAS.

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~. NICHOLAS aims both 10 satisr, 49,,
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Public Sale
OF
Household Goods

~ .ne residence OF the late Mrs. Wilson,
Adjoining the residence Of w. A. Wood
row, at the East End of Newark, on
SATURDAY, juno 20, 1886,
AT O'CLOCK p. NJ,
consisting Of walnut bedroom suites. In
clu'hng hnc hair mattress; fine plush par
lor suit, sitting-room suit of hair-cloth.
uining-rnom suit consisting of one S-foot
solid walnut extension table. fine nol;sh-
ed walnut sideboard, modern stvle.
tino polished walnut re-.
irlgertor, chairs. dishes, glassware. sc.
Parlor, two bed rooms, halls and stars
covered with Brussels CARPET. dining
room with new rag carpet: hall lamps.
&c, fine polished walnut hat rack.
The above goods are modern stvle and
nave been used but short time. with no
children to abuse, and will all be sold
without reserve.
Carpets will all remain ON floor until
after sale. Furniture will also be sold
IN their respective rooms as they stand
PERSONS wishing to examine furniture.
can do so at any time prior to sale by
calling ON W. A. Woodrow.
The kitchen furniture and contents of
yard, including cook stove, large chest
refrigerator, chairs, tinware, crockery.
TUBS, washing machine, wringer and
washboards; wire mosquito screens for
two doors and six windows; lawn mower,
watering pots, one good panel door, and
lot OF other articles too numerous to mem
lion.
WIN he sold as the property of VIM
Wilson OF Baltimore on the following con.
ditions All sums of $50 aud over there
will be credit of months, by the pur.
chaser giving a note payable at the Ma
tional Bank of Newark, Del, with an
approved endorser. Interest from date
II not paid when due. On all sums under
$50 cash. w. a. Woodro,v
Stidham & Sons, Auct.
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PRIMARIES are over and what is
the result? Every honest man
knows, and it is with honest men
to clear this corruption from our
midst Both the candidates nomi-
mated for Sheriff are claiming the
honor of being the man. Can any
honest man, support such an issue
as shown last Saturday? 1t is time
that men, who desire to have fair
elections to come forward. 1t is use
less to stand and talk, but speak out
in no uncertain sound. Who is it
that does not respect an honest
man? and at this juncture men
who cannot be led, bribed or coax
ed, are needed to rise up and put
down corruption. The time has
come when there must he some
steps taken or a split in the party
will be the result. But, this would
hardly make things any better. The
matter of polling so many illegal
votes, is the question that ought to
claim the attention of men. More
publicity should be given to the
ballot-box. AS it is now fraud can
easily be practiced. The election OF
Saturday is a dark blot on the State,
and will be repeated unless honest
men rebuke such proceedings, and
then, and only then, shall we look
for honest elections in the city Of
Wilmington. What name she has
achieved.