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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25

What is this nervous trouble" with
which so many seem now to he afflicted ,.
If you will remember a few years ago
the word Malaria was comparatively un-
known, n,-to-day it is as common as any
word in the English language, yet this
word covers only the meaning of another
word used by our forefathers in times
past. So it is with nervous diseases, us
they and Malaria are intended to coyer
what our grandfathers called Biliousness,
and all are caused by troubles that arise
from a diseased condition of the Liver
which in performing its functions finding
it cannot dispose of the bile through the
ordinary channel is compelled to pass it
off through the system, causing nervous
troubles, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc.
You who are suffering can well appre-
cure. We recommend Green's August
Flower. It's cures are marvellous.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in ex-
pcrimcntng when your lungs are in dam
ger. Consumption alNaN seems. nj first
only cold. DO not permit any dealer TO
impose upon yuu with some cheap imi-
tation of DR.. Kings New Discovery tnr
Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, but be
sure you get the. genuine Because he
can make more profit hr may tell Won he
has something Just rs puud or lust the
same Don't he deceived but insist upon
getting DR. Kings New Discovery. which
is guaranteed to give relief in ali Throat.
Lung and Chesl ail.ct nns. Trial bottle
free at BeItun Smiths Drug Store. arge
b titles 81. Is
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
Neither Has He.

Mother Geturning home) - Well,
how have the children been be-
having while I've been away?
Fathcr-Oh, they're cross and
bad-tempered.
Mnthrr-ls that SO? Well, where
did they get their bad temper,
should like To know ?
FIthcr-I declare can tell. But
| am sure their mother hasn't lost
any Of h,rs-Judpc.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
How to Eat Watermelon.

The art Of eating watermelon
and keeping cool is as simple now
as it was in the days OF long ago.
The rind should he split with ii
sharp-bladed knife, and when the
melon is divided the heart of shall
rest in halves in one luscious juicy
lump. The knife should then be
carefully wiped and put into the
pocket. Then the coat should be
taken off, and the sleeves rolled up ;
plunge the right hand under one
end of the heart and the left under
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
A sOunl lie gal Opinion.

+. Bainbridge Munday Esq, County
ATTY, Clay TO, Tex SAYS Have used
Electric liilters with most happy results.
MY brother Il $50 was very low with AIaln.
rial Fever and Jaundice, but was cured
by the timely use of this medicine. Am
satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life. "
MIR, ID. l. Willcoxson, of House Cave,
KY. adds like testimony, saying He
positively believes he wodld have died.
had it not been for Fletric Bitters. q
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
Bucklen's Arnioa salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qulred. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by Beaton
Smith. iune civ.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
An Accommodating Menial.

"Why didn't you come when l
rang?" asked a lady of her colored
servant.
"Bekase I didn't heah de bell. :"
Hereafter when you don't hear
the bell you come and tell me so"
"Ynssnm.n
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25

Husband-l've same bad news,
my dear; that old bachelor brother
of mine has failed lost his entire
fortune.
Wife-Oh, John, how dreadful
and Just as we had named the baby
after him. Poor little fellow
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
The Original
DRY GOODS
BEE HIVE
OF Wilmington,
3O6 Market Street.
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE,

Of any and everything pertaining to
Spring or Summer Goods to go now,
regardless af cost or value.
Some broken lines of Dress Goods
from 75c down to so. SOC goods
down to rs. 25c ones down to Is.
Remnants of Dress Goods and
SILKS at about half. Our entire
stock Of Silks have had big mark
down.
Sateens, Dress Ginghams, Bats
tes, Challies, Seersuckers, Lawns, etc.
go in the big mark down list.
Hot of Colored Parasols from 50
down to $3.50. $1.5O, good, now 75c
ETC., etc.
Lace Caps, Fans, Laces, and En-
broideries down to Half ond Two
thirds former prices, and broken lines
of goods all over the store marked at
such prices you cannot help buying.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25

Yokes of all kinds, square, round,
and pointed, shocked and tucked,
plain and braided, and half yokes,
are all fashionable on children's
dresses and coats.
Pale-colored gloves of dressed-kid
are the latest fancy. Corn-color,
shrimp, teal and pearl are orna-
mented with stitching one shade
darker than the kid itself.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
A Railway Catechism.

How many miles of railway in
the United States ? One hundred
and fifty thousand six hundred
miles, about half the mileage of the
world.
How much have they cost ? Nine
billion dollars.
How many people are employed
by them? More than 100000.
Who built the first locomotive in
the United States? ? Peter Cooper.
How long does a steel rail last
with average wear? About 18
years.
What is the cost of a palace sleep
ing car? About $4,000, Or 81, 900
if "vestibuled."
What is the cost of a high-class
eight-wheeled passenger locomotive?
About $500.
What is the longest American
railroad tunnel? Hoosac tunnel,
on the Fitchburg Railway (4}miles)
What is the highest railroad in
the United States Denver and
Rio Grande, Marshall Pass, 1882
feet.
What is the highest railway
bridge span in the United States ?
Cantilever span in Poughkeepsie
bridge, 548 feet.
What is the longest mileage oper-
ated by single system? Atchison
Topeka and Sante Fe system, about
5000 miles.
What line of railway extends far
therest east and west? Canadian
Pacific Railway, running from Que
bee to the Pacific Ocean.
What road carries the largest
number of passengers ? Manhattan
Elevated Railroad, New York, $685.
900 day, or 101, ,625,000 yearly.
What is the fastest time made by
a train? Ninety-two miles in nine
ty three minutes, one mile being
made in forty-six seconds, on the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
What is the fastest time made be-
tween Jersey City and San Francis
co? Three days, seven hours, thir-
ty-nine minutes and sixteen sec
onds. Special theatrical train, in
1886.
What are the chances of fatal ac-
cident in railway travel? One kill
ed in 100000. Statistics show
more are killed falling out of win
dows, than in railway accidents. -
Scribner's Magazine.
r''s,I.c,'.,H."sse'.'s.,
Are you sad, dispondent, gloomy ?
Are you sore distressed ?
Listen to the welcome bidding =.
3Re at rest y
Have you aches and pains unnum-
bered,
Poisining life's Golden Cup?
Think not there's no balm in Gilead
and "Give it up"
A Golden Remedy awaits you
Golden not alone in name
Reach, oh, suffering one, and grasp
it Health reclaim.
There is but one "Golden" Rem
edy-Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t stands alone as the
great "blood-puriffer," strength
renewer" and "health-restorer" of
the age The Liver, it regulates, re-
moving all impurities. The Lungs it
strengthens, cleansing and nurish-
ing them. The whole system it
builds up, supplying that above all
other things most needed-pure,
rich Blood.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25

When the pasture is Uverrun with
garlic it should be plowed und,r,
sown in rye this fall and IL corn crop
grown ON the land next season. 1t
should he well cultivated in order
to destroy all weeds by Keeping the
land in crops that require the cult
vator; grass seed may he sown
after the ground is again in ii prop
er condition for II pasture.
Much of the labor saved in farm
ing tools is not to be found in any
financial equivalent, it exists in the
greater ease offarm life, and other
comforts of living.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25

the other lift the dripping mass to
the mouth and fall to. The juice
will trickle down your arms and
saturate your face, but what of it?
There is plenty and to spare, though
the feast is the rarest to be found on
earth.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
Care of Work Horses.

1t is foolishly cruel to make a
horse work in dust and hot sun for
hours without water In summer
give water at least five times a day.
If the horse is warm make him
drink slowly. Give him all the
water he wants before meals, none
after he will want none if his food
is moistened. Money is made by
giving water Of an agreeable tenn
perature, winter or summer. If the
horse has been hard at work give no
water until he has rested Is minutes
nor food for thirty minutes. Drive
slowly the first hour after a meal.
Allow the horse to roll ON dry
earth or sawdust once day at
least. The evening is the best time
Then at once groom him thoroughly
outside the stable. Through
grooming cleanses the hide as well
as the hair. A dry shampoo is
best for horse. Better use elbow
grease than water. Bed liberally.
The best horses are in dry elevated
regions. Pureness and dryness of
air in the stables are secured by an
elevated site with the drains under
the walls of the bank barns J keep
ing manure cleaned up, and by hav-
ing the barn connected with cupolas
by ventilating shafts. Fairly good
ventilation is secured by holes un-
der the caves. Have windows ON
east, south and west. Do not throw
the bedding against the mangrr
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
Is47. 1885.
Geo. w. Williams,
1885.

NEWARK, DELAWARE.
agent for the Kent County Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., of Dover, Delaware, In
sures against loss of Fire, issuing Mutual
Policies only under which Payments are
made annually in advance during mem
bership, and on Ceasing to be members
whatever remains unexpended after pay
ing loses, expenses and dividends are re-
turned, thereby furnishing Insurance at
cost. Dividends returned after the
second annual payment. janltf
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
FOR SALE.

Holstein Freisian thoroughbred Bull
Calves, from my thoroughbred Bull,
"Faithftil's Sir Howard" Also, half
blood Bull Calves. NELSON WARREN,
! Janl4tf Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25
Her Inspiration.

Society Grizzly dear Miss Nc
Siddons, how you must adore your
art. You seem perfectly wrapped up
in it. l love to watch you on the
stage when you gaze upward in that
soulful way of yours as you come to
some particularly emotional passage.
Are you seeking inspiration when
you do that?
Emotional Actrcss-Oh, no; | am
just counting the receipts in the gall
lery.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-08-25

lie who rules must humor full as
much as he commands.
Most people neglect the eyes, but
few neglect the |.
Labor is the law, he who rejects
it will ennui his torment.
Silk and cotton grow more and
more mixed-not in fabric, but in
costumes. Silk blouses are seen
with cotton skirts, and, beside velvet
collars and cuffs, II wide velvet sash
is much liked for wear with cotton
gowns. 1t must be a black Or of
some dark rich color.
The National Telephone company
of Scotland, has several submarine
cables of seven, eight and nine mile
in length which give perfect salts
faction.
The citrus belt of Southern Cali
fornia shipped this year 1850 car
loads of oranges.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19
OREGON AND WASHINGTON

No section of the country is to-day at
tracing as much attention as Montana,
Oregon and Washington; Montana be-
cause it now ranks first in the produc-
ton of precious metals; Oregon, because
of its rich valleys, and Washington Ter
ritory by reason of its mild climate, tim
Der, coal, minerals and wonderful pro-
duction of fruits and cereals. The rapid
growth of Spokane Falls, with water
power exceeding even that of Minneap-
oils; Tacoma, on Puget Sound, the ter
minus of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
with 1900 inhabitants; Seattle, 80 miles
distant, an energetic and thriving city,
mark this section of the Pacific North
west as one that offer peculiar induce
ments to those seeking new homes.
By writing Chas. s. Fee, General Pas
senger Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad
st. faul, Mimi, he will send you illus
trated pamphlets, maps and books CIV
ing you valuable information in refer
ence to the country traversed by this
great line from st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth and Ashland to Portland, Ore
gon, and Tacoma and Seattle, Washing
ton Territory. This road, in addition to
being the only rail line to Spokane Falls,
Tacoma and Seattle, reaches all the prin-
cipal points in Northern Minnesota and
Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and
Washington, possesses unequaled scenic
attractions, as we'll as superior train
equipment, such as dining cars, and col
onist sleepers for the use of intending
settlers, neither Of which conveniences
are TO be found on any other line ticket
ing business TO the States and Territor-
les named. 4Sn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19
MILLERS ORGANIZE.
The Southern Minnesota Flour Mer
Adopt Rules for Wheat-Buying.

About 20 millers, mainly from south
ern Minnesota, held a meeting at the
Nicollet House, Minneapolis, Monday,
and formed an organization to be known
as the Northwestern Millers' Association.
1t was permanently established by the
election of Mr.. F. L. Waters, of Manka-
to, as president, and ]. Quirk, of Water
vile, secretary and treasurer. General
matters of interest to the trade were dis
cussed, but the matters of the grading
and purchasing of wheat was the princi-
pal topic. The millers appeared to fear
that the Minneapolis mills would make
strong bid for wheat in the localities
represented by those present, and that
something had to be done to keep the
cereal for home grinding. As q result,
it was decided that the members of the
association recognize wheat weighing at
65 lbs. to the bushel, as No. 2, whereas
the state standard is Sc lbs. Official
sleeves are also to be used in determining
the amount of dirt in wheat, and it is to
be tested only on the basis of cleaned
wheat. Under IS lbs. for No. 2, 1t is to
be scaled down in price on the basis of
&c per ID. Prices for wheat in the coun-
try are to be on the basis of Minneapolis
quotations, less the freight to each point
buying. All this is manifestly to the ad-
vantage Of the farmer, though it will
probably be difficult to make him see it
in that light. The millers want the
grangers' wheat, and are willing to make
some concessions in order to get it, and
keep it from going out of the country.
There were several mills not represent
ed which it was said were willing to en-
ter the association. The meeting ad-
journed subject to the call of the presi-
dent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN MIN
81 NE9OTA.

In talk with reporter yesterday
Insurance Commissioner Shandrew,
commencing upon the increase of insur-
ance Risks in this State from SIS, Ills, 176
4 1873, to $3.50, 25O, 225 last year. said:
Eyes, great business Is being done
in Minnesota by insurance companies.
Last year the insurance effected us more
than that in Iowa or Wisconsin, and we
we're within fraction Of equalling the
business Of Michigan. This year think
We will pass Michigan in the number of
DIRE risks. The marvellous development
and the material growth and wealth of
the State may be thus estimated. Bust
ness this year has been somewhat con-
sentative, but anticipate there will be
an increase Of SIC, 100000 over the
amount of risks issued last year. The
law of the State provides that no COM
pany can do business within its terri
tory without license. Last year I
found that business was being done by
unlicensed companies by circulars to
firms within the State, or by personal
application to those firms. The risks
thus issued did not come within the
jurisdiction of this department. 80 In
January communicated by circular
with every firm in the State, pointing
out the Illegally of this method of in.
surance, and l calculate that 81 ,OOO,O
in risks issued will be returned to this
Office which were not reported last year.
OF course, some firms are compelled to
insure outside the State, and to them is
granted q special license. They are
compelled to do 30 because they ex-
haust all the companies operating in the
state, probably, owing to the hazardous
character of the risk. They cannot get
sufficient insurance upon their proper.
ty, and must seek it elsewhere. Firms
in st. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth
have to do this. The heaviest risk ia
ken by companies in this State is about
$27 ,0O0, 600, but only q few touch that
sum-"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19

ONE of the favorite lies IN which the
entire Democratic press of the state has
united has been the charge that Mr..
Merriam is in some way the representa-
tive of the railroads, and is being BOOM
ed for Governor as their special cham
pion. 1t will be curious to see how
these statements are reconciled to the
recent declaration of Mr.. Donnelly to
support Merriam. If there is one thing
Ignatius is supposed to hate with all the
ferceness of his heart it is the railroad
companies, and if he had suspicion
that MI. Merriam was connected direct
ly or indirectly with those vampires, :"
he would turn from him with all the
scorn possible. Mr.. Donnelly has also
an unerring judgment in these matters,
and can "spot" corporation lobbyist
as quickly as the bestof them. His sup
port of Merriam is therefore one of the
best proofs that can be produced that
the Republican candidate is free from
any collision with the aforesaid "vam-
pires." The Democratic papers all
know Mr.. Donnelly too we'll to doubt his
sincerity, and just how they will get
around the fact that his choice cannot
be representative of the railroad and
BODYBUILDING classes. would be poser
were not Democratic tactics SO well un-
derstood. We all know that when a
Democratic editor is brought up short
against solid facts and arguments, his
ready and sure resort is personal abuse.
So, Mr.. Donnelly, get ready for the as.
sault of the mud batteries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19

The LeSueur Sentinel contains a car
toon representing Mr.. Merriam with his
hand in the state treasury scooping out
the money. 1t is cut doubtless sup
piled by the Democratic state commit
tee, and will probably appear in other
Democratic sheets of a conscienceless
character. Now. Mr.. Green is intelli-
gent enough to know that as Governor
of Minnesota Mr.. Merriam would have
no more access to thestate treasury than
any private citizen. und this pic
ture gallery business shows the utter
poverty of the Democrats for any reason
able or legitimate argument against Mr..
Merriam's candidacy. Such methods
only can have effect among the ignorant
and degraded classes, which always vote
the Democratic ticket.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19
To THE Democratic organs who are SC

To THE Democratic organs who are SO
solicitous that Congressman Nelson
should be favorably considered as the
next U. S. senator from Minnesota, it
might be well to say that
Mr.. Nelson is not candidate for the
place, and what is more it is we'll under
stood by those closest to him that he
will not allow his name to be used in that
connection. There is gentleman. how
ever, by name of Michsei Doran, a COM
mission merchant of st. Paul, a resident
of LIE Sueur, and the recognized leader
of the boss element of Minnesota De-
mocracy, who Is Just at present setting
up his pins for that honorable position,
and it is claimed that his collared sub
jects in all portions of the state have
been instructed to scalp any or all men
on the county, state and national tickets
in order to save the Democratic legisla-
tive candidates. 1t is important that
this matter be looked after, and that
Republicans in particular see to it that
no Democrat be allowed to secure an
election-partlcularly those running for
the legislature. A United States senator
is to be elected this winter, and Repub-
licans of Minnesota will see that he is
not Democrat. That the national Re-
publican ticket will be elected there is
no longer any reasonable doubt, and
with Republican senate and house the
needs and demands of the country will
be attended to with despatch. 1t is inn
portant at this time tn;relegate all DEM
ocratic obstructionists 70 the rear of the
PROCESSION and let the party of progress
take the lead. If Republicans will only
do their duty this can be easily accomp-
lished, and it is believed that this is just
what they propose doing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-10-19
THE only way in which prohibition can

THE only way in which prohibition can
be made operative as national issue, is
through an amendment of the Federal
constitution. Such an amendment must
have the assent of three-fourths of the
States. Can the most ardent Prohibi-
zionist point out how anything practical
can be accomplished in the present
campaign by national Prohibition
party? The most they can hope to ac-
complish by their votes Is the success of
Cleveland and the Democratic ticket,
which also have the support of the liquor
element of the country. Re
publican.
The only way prohibition can be OBJ
tanned in this state is through the legis-
lature. That being the case why are not
the Prohlbs. concentrating their strength
to control the legislature? If Hugh Har-
rison were elected he could do no more
more for Prohibition than Merriam or
Wilson. And why have they got can
didate for every Office all the way down
to coroner? Simply because the party
is being manipulated by lot of fellows
who have an itch for Office more than
any honest desire to advance the tenn
perance cause.