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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01
WIN. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market Sis.

AAN 49, AC0hA 49, C~NA N~N@A
pets? The Fall season is here.
1t is not too soon to select
your patterns, and the early |
assortments are generally the
best.
Our large stock of Carpets
in the new fall designs and
colorings are especially pleas
ing this season. Our large
and well lighted salesrooms
give you ample opportunity
for correct selections, and our
prices are the lowest in the
market. You can get suited
here-over 400 patterns TO
select from.
If you need a parlor carpet
buy a moquette.
For a medium priced parlor
carpet nothing is SO effective
as a "Moquette." Some house
keepers object to their sweep
ing off" It's the ''fuzz" you
sweep off at first, there's
plenty of the body and ma
terial left TO wear you for
years. and it will do it too
Don't be alarmed at Mo
quette not wearing, if you buy
a good some small deal
ears who sell them by samples
may give you that impression.
The goods are here for you TO
see and examine, in magnih-
cent designs and colorings.
We think them today the
most effective parlor carpet
made for the money, and can
refer any customer to fifty
houses in this town where
they are in satisfactory wear
from us. Over $500 yards
were sold by us last spring OF
these popular goods. We sell
none but Alex. Smith & Sons
Moquette. All new patterns
SI.5o-last seasons patterns
$I.25 per yard.
Brussels are old standbys, of
course, and those who desire
) nothing different can find here
t a large assortment of these
: reliable goods.
, One special line of body
, Brussels, all new designs for
r fall, with or without borders,
j we start the season with at
SI.I5 per yard; never sold be-
fore for less than SIPS.
TaE Eestry Brussels in the
finest assortment we ever had
better all the time-superior
I designs and many confined ex-
!. clusively to us in this market.
E A bewildering lot to select
t from, and pretty.
E We show a complete line of
hall and stair sets Of all the
new things.
t Most any one can now have
t a Tapestry Brussels, SO, 90. 65,
E rs, IS, 90 cents per yard.
s Ingram Carpets-over I25
different styles, and prettier
! this fall than for many seasons.
t Many ladies complain of In
5 grain not wearing, but have
a you tried one of our genuine
! Lowells2
All Ingram is probably to-
E day the most deceptive carpet
! made and more poor Ingrains
/. are made than any other kind.
/ Goat hair, jute, hemp and
|. what not is woven, twisted and
! interviewer with some wool,
and in such a skillful manner
e that the most experienced can
r scarcely tell "tother from
which
Many dealers some through
ignorance probably, will sell
such carpets as the fast all
wool" Our rule is to sell a
carpet for what it is, and
Lowell" is our standard.
We have the best Ingram
? Carpet now. at so cents a yard,
that we ever handled styles
as good as the high priced car
pets-material fair-a good
rar-y,at For corr,a ..r,s 4.,,--r- ,-.,,,,,c
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

WASHINGTON, Oct. Chang Yen Hoon,
the retiring Chinese minister, presented his
letters Of recall 10 the president in the morn
ing. He was accompanied by Secretary
Blaine and Shu Cheon Pom, first secretary of
legation, and Liang Shung, an attache.
The new minister, who arrived IN Washing
ton last week, will be presented at an early
date
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

TRENTON, Oct 1.-The first day of the in
terstats fair opened with an attendance Of
5000 1ne vafious buildings are filed and
the exl ibit OF live stock is said 10 be the
finest srer seen in this part Of the country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

New York, Oct david Harold,
the Richmond lVa.l pawnbroker, who was
brought to this city on an indictment for big
amy, pleaded not guilty, and in default of
81 500 Lail was sent to the Tombs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01
DRY GOODS

AT the minimum of cost together with large number of
makable bargains few Of which will tell you about
Last week advertised 342 dozens 3button Kid
Gloves at * cents pair We offer another lot of 65
dozens button Kids at IS pair Splendid
Of Brown and Tan shades sizes 534 to g.
Please make a note of this:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The president has
eppointed the following fourth class post
masters: New Jersey ey-Succasunna, Josiah
Meeker; Chatcaugay, Charles l. Bentley.
Pennsylvania -Martinshnrg. John May.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-The first performancs
of Steele Maekaye's new play. An Arrani
Knave,n was given at the Chicago Opera
house by Stuart Robson and his company "a
a large audience
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

New YoRK. Oct Lit is said that James
G. Blaine, Jr, called at the Percival where
his young vile lies dangerously ILL., but did
not ask 10 see her, nor inquire concerning hea,
health
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

ATLANTA. Ga, Oct. John Duncan, col
ored, was assassinated near Spring place by
masked men A white man living in his
house Is supposed to be the cause.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

WASHINGTON, Oct THE reception ten
dered Representative Benjamin Bntterw0rth,
Of Ohio, by Ohio Republicans and others was
a great success and amounted TO an ovation.
Fully 5000 people were present to welcome
the Ohio congressman after his safe return
fron, abroad
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-10-01

Bench warrants were issued for the sheriff
and the others indicted with him and all
will appear in court today except Civil
Justice Mcneil, who is too III TO leave his
bed and who viii furnish bail for his sutse-
quent appearance. The indicted persons
profess 70 be surprised at the action Of the
grand Jury
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

awaiting every soul, toward the point oest
prepared to meet them, past part of the
now deserted lodges, until the line be-
came necessarily broken to avoid the
tepees. Here o portion of their horses
became unmanageable at the sight of half
dried meat and untanned skins that every
whore strewed the ground.
In the midst of all this confusion the
blood curdling war-cry OF the Sioux
sounded on their ears, and hundreds OF
painted savages, heretofore hidden by
the underbrush, sprang up and delivered
their CALLING fire in the front, while Rain
in-the-face, from his position with his
braves, delivered raking, murderous
fire on their flank.
Custer now probably saw his mistake
too late; but the splendid courage that
always marked the man did not desert
him. Both himself and men fought like
demons.
Haiti Dismount!" rang out in stem
torian tones, and these we're the last or
ders the gallant Custer ever gave that
were obeyed by his men. The firing now
became general. The horses, unloosed
and maddened by thirst, dashed into
the stream, where they were easily
squads of dead soldiers here and there
marked the spot where some brave cap
tain or lieutenant fell while stimulating
his men by word or deed land men with
empty cartridge shells between their legs,
sitting where they fell, with gun lying
close by, went to show how dearly they
had sold their lives), for in this awful mo-
ment probably no one of Clusters men
dreamed of victory.
At this critical juncture the Ogallala
chief. Crazy Horse, appeared on the left.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

and, taking In the situation aJ o glance,
ordered his legion to charge.
Let us now close our eyes as the horri-
BILE work of butchery goes on. Unaccus-
toned to such warfare, and overcome by
vastly superior numbers, before the sun
had fairly reached the meridian the last
of Clusters bold riders had succumbed to
the inevitable.
Not much remains to be told. The
soldiers were hurriedly stripped of their
arms and accouterments. The Indian al
lies, fifteen in number, were scalped and
the field was left to the squaws, who
went the rounds with stone war-clubs
and tomahawks, Drained the soldiers
who were not quite dead, stripped
them of watches, jewelry, etc., and hor-
ribly mutilated their bodies. For some
reason, not one white man was scalped.
A thousand warriors had perhaps
boasted that the long yellow hair of Gen.
Custer should that day dangle at his belt,
but owing to the fact that he started on
this expedition with his hair cut short he
was not recognized by the Indians.
The casualties of the Indians were COM
paratively small-thirtv-si on the field
dead. The number dying of wounds will
probably never be accurately known, as
the village was shortly afterward broken
up. Probably seventy would be a fair es-
innate.
Why Major Reno did not support his
Colonel in the charge or rescue him in
retreat, Indian logic can find no answer.
GEO. E. BARTLETT,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24
Pretty Hard Oh a Poor Sporr.

He had just come in from days
fishing in the perch pool, and was in
the act of opening his mouth to tell OF
his exploits. when his wife, closing the
book which she had been reading, said :.
"Oh. it's you, George, dear. I'm glad
to see you back. 1t was so dull with
you away that took up the Bible to
pass the time, and was reading the
Book of Revelations as you came in.
That's wonderful book And, Just
think, it says, All liars shall have
their part in the lake which burneth
with fire and birthstone Have you
caught anything?"
"No, Mary" he answered; IL didn't
---catch-a thing, but / thought as I
went out to get fish we might as we'll
have string, so l called at the fish
store and bought these"
She said she was glad to get the fish
and talked to him with much cheerful
ness; but he was gloomy and preoccu-
pied, and scarcely said word in reply,
and, in short time, giving the excuse
that he was tired, went off to bed.
Poor fellow!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

with twelve companies of cavalry and
about forty scouts (of whom the writer
was one), mostly frontiersmen and half
breeds.
The General succeeded in meeting and
completely destroying Sioux village on
Powder River, Wyoming. This had the
effect to turn the more timorous Indians
toward the agencies, and the most warlike,
under the leadership of Sitting Bull,
Gaul, Rain-in the Face, Crazy Horse,
and other sub chiefs, toward the north.
Until this time the Indians had been
living in semi-state of war and peace,
but now the lines were drawn, the gaunt-
let accepted, the war pipe was sent to the
various camps, and as early as May, 1876,
q village OF nearly 1000 Sioux, Chey-
ennes, and rensgades from other neigh.
boring tribes had assembled on the
Yellowstone River.
All was life and gayety. The Indians
felt safe in the security which their num-
bers afforded. Game was very plentiful
Their horses were in prime condition for
the chase or for war. Games of chance
md athletics were freely indulged in.
Racing. training and friendly contests
with rifle spd bow and arrows were Of
daily occurrence. The children Of nature
were enjoying only snch sports as nature
had taught them.
The runners were now returning from
the Canadian Northwest. bringing arms
ammunition, and recruits to their cause
Everything promised security from want.
hunger, or invasion by the pale-faces.
The medicine men meantime were not
idle. Stories of the bravery of fathers
were rehearsed to sons. They were ex-
horted to be as brave and strong of heart,
and the land they now occupied would
be secured to them for great many
years. The gods had been invoked; the
medicine was good. They said that un-
less they called down the wrath of the
evil spirit by acts of cowardice no enemy
could Withstand them, that the Great
Shirt was watching over MS red cnlidren
with pity, and that now he had placed it
in their power not only to ayenge
their own wrongs but those of
their fathers. The many wrongs the
white man had done them were
detailed by the old witches and timo-
tellers of the tribe, and when it is con-
sidered that this was the braveAt and most
warlike of the Sioux nation, the result OF
the engagement with Custer. their most
hated foe, is no longer subject OF won
der.
About tho first of June. 1876, the spiei
who had been sent out to watch tint
movements of the enemy returned witt
the news that Cen Crook, with large
command and an ally of Crow and Snake
Indians, had appeared on the Tongnt
River. As soon as this was learned il
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

turers from the states, the nardy miners
from Colorado and California, and tho
hunters, trappers, and frontiersmen OF
Wyoming and Montana, which resulted
in desire to visit the new Eldorado.
Parties were formed by stealth, and led
by the most daring spirits, and in spite
of the fact that the Sioux. who were Eow
sustained by the military, were noting
every move several succeeded in gaining
the goal and realization of their
dreams.
The Government now decided upon a
change of tactics. A treaty was made for
the cession of the Black Hills, treaty
that was never ratified by the leading
chiefs, and very inditferently kept by the
whites.
Late in the fall of 1878 the agents at
the different agencies were instructed to
call in all of the Indians then away hunt
ing and to inform them that their right to
hunt in Wyoming and Montana had ex-
pired. The Sioux failed to comply with
these orders, and in March, 1876, Gen
George Crook took the field against them
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

couriers, ana mis- presence gave no un-
easiness. They were accustomed to the
white mans mode of warfare, and little
thought that Long Hair (the Sioux name
for CUSTER would leave the infantry to
toll on as they might, while he with his
cavalry and few Indian allies, moving
by forced and heavy marches, would meet
choosing.
The spot selected by the Sioux for their
camp was we'll calculated for defense.
Flankedi.by deep ravines, and deep and
almost impenetrable underbrush in the
rear, it was a wild place in nature chosen
by the Indians for their preservation.
The first notice of tho near approach OF
troops was given by few squaws who
have been out some distance from camp
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

for the purpose of gathering wild turnips
"a favorite food with these people). They
reported that they had seen heavy cloud
of dust moving toward them, and paral-
lei with the river, and as buffalo always
travel ut right angles in valleys, SO as to
cross the streams square, they argued
that it must be horsemen. This news
was scoifed at by the OgaiIalas. 1t could
not be that any Zoe would be rash enough
to move on them in their stronghold; be-
sides, no one but squaws had seen any,
thing to cause alarm, and so they gave
the story no credence. However, Chief
Gaul, always suspicious, determined TO
send out few scouts to make an investi-
cation. These returned before midnight
with q confirmation of the report that
soldiers were coming, gave good esti-
mate of their numbers and also reported
that they were under the leadership Of
Long Hair (Custer).
All was now excitement and turmoil in
the Indian camp. Orders were issued by
Sitting Bull that no lodges were to be
struck, but that the squaws should take
the old, the crippled and wounded, to-
to the high hills with the stock at first
sign of breaking day. 1t was decided to
make no demonstration until the soldiers
should attack the camp.
The command on the right was given
to Rain-in-the- Face.
Meantime the portion of the Indians
known as the Ogallala Sioux slept quietly
on. Nor is this TO be wondered at, when
we know that the camp was upwards of
three miles in length, and perhaps
this was we'll for the Indians, for had
the Ogallala chief, Crazy Horse, been
present ut the council when the final dis
position was made, Custer might have
been met on the open plain, where. in
conjunction with Reno, the result would
| probably have been very disastrous to
| the Indians; but it seems, as the Indians
had said, their medicine was good" for
| all worked TO their veal.
At last morning broke-a glorious morn
indeed. Not the slightest breeze caused
q rifle In the leaves of the giant cotton
| woods that lined the camp in the rear.
Spies were now sent out to watch and re-
| port the advance of the soldiers, runners
were sent to warn the Ogallalas, and all
was put in readiness to await the onset.
In short time the spies came dashing
| into camp with the news of the near ap-
proaoh of the troops, who soon ap-
| peared on the river bottom, in full
| view. Here the troops made short
halt, and, forming company front, boldly
advanced, guidons and colors flying
| with the motion of their noble steeds, at q
| full charge-Custer's last, but noble
one-on, on they came. certain doom only
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

was resolved to send out q party to make
engage them if practicable. This wa.
continued from day to day, in the hop.
of drawing the enemy into some ground
where IN ambush could be laid. Thi
they came near accomplishing on the 1lth
ana II they mad been decoyed into the
canyon of the Rosebud the fate that
awaited Custer would have fallen on
Crook.
After this unsuccessful move it was de.
cided to go closer to the mountains, to
the end that the wounded could receive
better care and have cold water to battle
in, etc., and also that their religious rites
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

and annual sun-dance could be per-
formed, and here we find them camped
near the mouth of the Little Big Horn
River, where the ill-fated Custer over
took them. The chiefs and head war
riors were now in daily council and con-
sultation, the willy Sitting Bull and his
able assistant, Rain in the Face, coun.
selling prudence and strategy, the impetu-
GUS Crazy Horse (the Custer of the Sioux
advising charge and riding down OF
the enemy by sheer force of numbers, q
part which he fulfilled to the letter later on.
The column under Gen. Alfred Terry
was advancing steadily along the Yellow
stone River. The Sioux were kept in
formed of his movements by spies and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24
How They Found Her Weight.

In a certain Maine town is u very heavy
girl. She is quite sensitive about her
weight and it is not generally known,
but two mischievous young men want
ing to know it, one of them persuaded
her to stop and speak with him on the
hay sea es. The owner of the scales
was in tho plot and quickly weighed
them. Tho weight of the man being
subtracted, left the amount of 301 pounds
for the girl. Lewiston Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

Young pullets ought all to be laying this
month. Later hatched ones if not laying by
December will probably, if left to them
selves, not lay before spring when eggs are
down to 10 cents per dozen. Therefore get
the pullcts to laying early when prices are
highest. Rov. s. w. Squires, of Franklin,
Mass, says: Last winter for twelve hens
[ used four large cans of Sheridan's Con.
iition Powder. I believe it is the best pre-
earation known to increase egg production.
saved part of the eggs for Matching after
forcing the hens four months for all they
we're worth with the Sheridan's Powder, and
never had greater per cent of fertile eggs
or more vigorous chickens. / do not believe
can afford to be without the Powder to
give health and vigor to young hens" Six
cans of Sheridan's Powder will pay a good
dividend IN eggs. 1. s. johnson & Co., %
Custom House Street. Boston. Mass. (the
only makers of Sheridan's Condition Powder,
will send for so cents, two packs of Powder;
for Sl.00 five packs; for 81 20 large ~ can,
postpaid six cans for $780, express prepaid.
A copy of the best Poultry paper for 8 cents.
Send stamps OF cash.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24
COrnneld PmTOsOpny.
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The man who excuses himself for
getting on tear on the Fourth Of
July by saying that "it comes but
once year." will usually find enough
other holidays that come no oftener to
keep him pretty busy SOLDERING up.
A burnt child breads the fire and he
will be putting in his spare time try
ing to find some way of playing with it
without being burned.
1t is always the best horse that dies.
Pay as you go, and if you can't pay
stay at home.
The school ma'am may not be so
heavy as the prize fighter, but she is
more valuable to the country at large.
Some men regard strong drink as
their enemy and they bravely resolve
to die with their face to the foe.
The time spent in envying your
neighbours possessions would, if put in
at work, enable you to make your
neighbor envy you.
1t is all well enough to tell the boys
not to gamble, and to teach them that
it is a baneful habit, but it is foolish to
tell them that all gamblers lose money.
They correctly argue that if one man
loses another must win, and they set
out with the determination to be the
other man.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24
Would NOn Iinliaya

inc proprietor of kemp's Balsam gives Thou.
sands OF Bottles away yearly2 This mode OF
advertising would prove ruinous If the Balsar
was not perfect cure of Coughs and all
Throat and Lung troubles You will see the
excellent effect after taking the first dose
Don't hesitatel Procure a bottle TO-DAY ,,,
keep in your home or room for Immediate or
future use. Trial bottle FREQ at all druggists
Large size 50c and 81.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

And money experimenting with doubtful
remedies, when DR.. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery is so positively certain In its Gu a.
tive action az TO warrant its manufacturers IA
through druggists. under duly executed &c :
tihcate OF guarantee, that it will accomplish
all II is recommended to do, or money paid for
liver, or biliousness, indigestion or dyspepsia.
all humors, or blood taint', rom whatever
cause arising, skin and scalp diseases, scroful-
ous affections mot excepting consumpt on, or
fair trial. s'sA
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

An American system of police alarm boxes
have been put up in London. A small dis
trict has been served with it as an experiment.,
which, ifsuccessful will probably be repeated
all over the great CITY
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

Oregon, the Paradise OF Farmers.
Mild, equable climatr, certain and abundant
try In the world. Full information FREQ Adj
dress Oregon Imigrat'n Board, Portland, Ore.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

1t has been discovered that one OF the most
valuable oils used by the old masters wal
walnut oil.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

There is ncthing tunlcss 1t be the sewing ma
chlnc) that ha lishtened womau's labor as
much a, Dobbirs's Elec ric Soap, constantly
sold since 1854 All groccrs have it. Have you
made It's acaua!a tanool Try 1t.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

The pockets of the British infantry coat
are to be sewed up till the men are on active
duty. U43.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

Eighteen tons of steel disappear daily on
the single system of the London and North
western Railway, through wear and rust.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

A small picture was lately sold at the
Hotel Drouot, in Paris, for hundred francs,
which on being verified as his work by Nj,
Moissonier, was Immediately resold for 49,
900 francs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

Peat fibre is coming into considerable Use
in the manufacture of brown paper being
about fifty per cent. cheaper than wood pulp.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24

II AFFLICTED with sore eyes Dr. Isaac Tnomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell 2Sc per bottle
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-10-24
"Cousumption Can he Cured ~

Queen Marguerite of Italy makes herself
happy at the piano.