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Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24

that had bit me. Swelling had already
commenced-less than five minutes
from the biting. Still 1 determined
to do nothing, for awhile at least, IN
order to observe the effects OF the
noison unmodified by treatment. The
swelling increased rapidly, and in fif-
teen minutes more the pain had be-
come excruciating, and 1 could not
bear any weight on the leg. L was
obliged now to lie down.
[ now took, in a wine-class OF water,
half teaspoonful of saturated tine
ture of iodine. About fifteen minutes
afterwards I repeated the iodine
about twenty drops. A short tune
after, perhaps fifteen minutes, third
dose of iodince-ffteen drops--1n
twenty-five or thirty minutes after, the
fourth. The length of these several
intervals is conjectural. L had the
orifices of the wounds several times
touched with the tincture of iodine,
and the leg, which was now swollen
from the ankle to the knee, was paint
ed with iodine.
The pain was excrl1ciating, but by
1870 or IL o'clock, two and half or
three hours after the bite-had abated
sensibly. About 1:30 in the morning
I fell asleep, and awoke at sunrise with
complete stiffness and superficial sore
ness of the limb on touch, now swollen
to donble its former size, but with no
pain worth mentioning. Nor have L
since had suffering further than COM
plete disease of the leg this morning,
and being gobliged tohave it at all times
elevated. The foot participated in the
swelling. and if the leg hung down 1t
became land indeed still does in few
minutes perfectly hvid.
The interest of the matter in ques-
| ton lies in the use, and the efficacy OF
iodine as a remedyfor venomous bites.
| Nothing else than iodine was used; no
spirits. no hartshorn, not the least pos
sible thing in the world, internally or
externally, except iodine and one small
| drink of water.
Former experience had given me
confidence in iodine by its use with
others. 1 was determined to give it o
fair showing in my own case, unalded
and unobstructed by any other med1,
cation. I have attached the greater
! interest to this case because, though
one is seldom safe judge in his own
case. the present bite has been by long
| odds the severest snake bite 1 ever
knew. If left to itself it would, III my
opinion, have been fatal in very few
hours. That the snake was a very
large one I knew from his heavy
scuffiing about my legs, and, may
add, from the depth to which L felt
his fangs enter. My instantaneous
suspicion, from the weight and sever
ity of the biting, was that my assailan'
was q wildcat, or some such animal.
The excruciating pain felt subsequent.
lv, rs before mentioned. seemed to me
like the ferocious cramps of the mus,
cles in malignant cholera, except that
they were not in any degree spasmodic
There were other circumstances,
symptoms which [ should detail were
I writing to physician, but they
would only still further bore you. Tc
set forth truly the efficacy of iodine
must excuse my length. [ do not
know what kind of snake it was, but
suspect it to have been rattlesnakc
Very truly yours,
ASIIBEL SMITH.
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
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REMEDY FOR SNAKE BITES.
A Physician,s Ordeal-CarefuI Ex-
perfments Upon Himself In Case
of Snake Bite-IOdine a = n IL e ynety

The following is copy of private
letter addressed by Texas physician
to Mr.. E. II. Gushing, citizen of
Houston, and formerly editor and pro-
prietor of the Telegraph of that city,
by which paper the letter has been
made public. In reproducing it, the
New Orleans Times says: "The letter
IS from the veteran DIR. Ashbel Smith.
one OF the oldest and most distinguish
ed citizens of Texas, a thorough physi-
clan and accomplished scholar and
gentleman, who has served Texas while
Republic, and then as q State, in va
rious public and honorable offices, with
talent and distinction. Having had
the pleasure of knowing DR.. Smith in
timately, we can vouch for it that this
letter was not written for publication,
and that the whole trying ordeal-in
which his life hung suspended in the
balance for hours-took place lust as
he describes it. The combination of
the cool courage of the old soldier
for such he is-with the higher moral
courage of the veteran physician and
clear-headed, intelligent seeker after
scientific facts beneficial to the pro-
f'ssi"n is SO strikingly shown in this
'AA'o "O SAVO CutiEGs LIZ
S.n this discovery, from his own per
sonal experience, of the efficacy of
iodine in poison from q snake bite,
will, Of course, be duly noted by ply
slclans." The following is the letter:
EVERGREEN, HARRIS Co..
June "a, 1874.
E. III. Gushing, Esq:
My DEAR SRI can't walk. but
with help, have hobbled to the table.
1t improve reasonably in hobbling
by Friday night, shall be at my post.
in your city, on Saturday. NY lame,
ness would deserve but the shortest
mention but for some facts connected
with the cause, which may, perhaps.
be of interest to others in similar cir |
cumstances.
About dark Saturday last, as was
walking up the hill from the bay
shore, L felt heavy scufiing about |
one OF my legs, and at the same in
stant the bites of sharp teeth
Reaching the house, I saw bv the
Light three several little wounds. with
blood exuding from them on nv leo.
three inches above the ankle. There
were two punctures to each wound.
made by the two fangs of the snake
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24

Col. It,addeU asked NeiW 1{chdy,
at Beanaan's X Roads, Sampson CONE
ty, last Thursday, aCActtcr he acou1d
quit the Radicai party IN case the
Grill Fights diW passes nc.:t aojntc5'.
He aoas maunt. Col. U'uddcU SAID he
asked the same at ArcJySborO and re-
ceirCU no re1l{g.
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
The Enfield Times.

DANIEC BOND. Editor e PrOp'r,
C. G. DAvENPORT,A Associate Ed.
Terms :-One Year, So OO; Six MOnths, 81 90
One of the most interesting exchanges that
comes to US from the Old North State.-BaIti-
ntoredn, Baltimore, Md.
Judging from the first number, 1t will name.
diately take rank, editorially, with the first pa
pers in the South.-Noy1olk { Ta.) Journal.
Shows an aptitude and ability in discussing
important public questions, and evinces muck
enterprise in the general make up and mechan-
ical execution.-Broscnsuitte Tenn) States.
One Of the neatest and best edited papers in
the State.-W WILSON, IN. o. Plaiadealer.
The best printed paper in North Carolina
Spirit Of the South, N. o.
dec q a07
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TO Il o L. I..HOLDERS - lM p @ Ak


TO FOL LL-HOLDERS IMPGt-
TANT.
There having been some question
raised as to the meaning of the elec-
ton laws, relating to the boxes neces-
sary to be used in county elections,
and judicial elections, the undersigned
having been many times applied to,
for an opinion, construe the same as
follows:
1. In county elections, but one box
should be used for county officers, i'll
cluding Clerk of the Superior Court.
2. In judicial elections, but one box
should be used for judge and solicitor,
in those districts where both such of1i-
GERS are voted for; and but one box,
of course, where only solicitors are
voted for.
3. But one ballot should be put in
each box.
VIM. Il. Cox,
Chm. of Dem. Ex. Com.
THos. B. KEOGH,
Chm. Rep. Ex. Com.
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
Tho Favorite Home Remedy,
PAIN-KILLER,

been before the public over THIRTY YEARS,
probably has wider and better reputation
anY other proprietary medicine OF the
present day. AT this period there are but fe"
unacquainted with the merits OF the PAIN
KILLER; but, while some extOl 1t as a lin ment,
they know but little of its power in easing pain
when taken Internally; while others use it in
ternaIly with great success, but are equally ig-
ncrant OF its healing virtues when applied ex-
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| or externally. 1t is sufficient evidence of its
virtues as a standard medicine to know that it
| is usei in all parts of the world, and that
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willie il is a most Elective remedy for pain,
| is perfectly safe medicine, even in the mos
| unskiful hands
| 1t is emneEtly FAMILY hEDICINE and br
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| save many an hour OF suffering, ard many
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! After thirty years trial. il is still rec,s
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For Coughs and Colds. Canker, Asthma ahd
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be eE III valuable medicine.
We would caution the public against all imi-
t-tions OF our preparat n. either i'll name or
style OF putting up.
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Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24

The Raleigh Crescent says: Mr..
Charles J. Hedrick, son of B. s.
Hedrick, and born at Chapel Hill. in
this State, graduated last June at the
University of New York, with the
highest honors, and spoke the Valedlc.
tory. He received two prizes, one OF
three hundred dollars and another OF
fifteen dollars. Young Hedrick was
prepared for college in the public
schools at Georgetown, u. G.
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24

"Horse-Men," and others who pretend to
know, say that the following directions had
Condition Ioioders: Give a horse a tablespoon- :
1ul every night for a week; the same every other
night Tor or nights; the same Tor q miic!i
cow, and twice as much for an OK. The addi-
ton OF little fine salt will be an advantage
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and prevent a whole train of diseases that NAV
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the Liver -
MOTIFS LIVER PILLS give tone to the
Stomach
of bile
MOTIFS LIVER PILLS drive out febrile
affections.
MOTIFS LIVER PILLS regulate the Liver.
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For sale by all Druggists. Price rs cents per
box.
JOHN F. HENRY, CURRAN & CO.,
Proprietors, 8 and College Place, New York,
may Is 116-tf
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
DIE D.

On the morning of the 10th instant Mrs.
EMILY BURR, Telct of the late Talcott Burr,
Esq, aged S3 years.
In Wilkesbarre, Pa. July 18th, THOMAS,
I'M ant son OF Thomas and Ellie II. Gracme
aged 10 months and 10 days.
OF such is the Kingdom of Heaven
In this city, at 10 O'Clock last night, r. L..
SELL ERS, aged 4: years and 3 days.
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
A WORD TO THE INVALID,

healthy Blood
COMPOUND nc
blessing the suffering. L.
Columbia, S. c.
"i01'D'
ti:nty y1pc
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
ls A DIC IL VIEWS OF CEVlE.
RIGHTS
Senator Boutwell, says:

Senator Boutwell, says:
Ind therefore, say if it ,cere possible, IN til,
large cities ii is possible, to establish separate
schools for black ciidIen and for cite ciidren. d
IS IN tie highest degree rp.dieht to either eStaG
IiSh or tolerate such schools.
The theory Of human equality cannot be taught in
families, taking into account the different condt-
tioas IF the dtJereat members Of tis families
posing human society; b9t im tie pUtIic Sci0ol,
rUhcre cktiircn Of ali classes and conditions Gra
brought together, his doctrine Of huDtl equality
can be taught, and 1t is Me chief means of Secaing
TIE lerpeiutty cf republican institutions A5,d mas
much as aoe hare an this country four million color
cd pe"pie, assume that 1t IS public Guty that ttey
and tie aohate people Of hs country, acih achoM they
to be associated IN political e2 public GJGtrS
shah be dSSintilGted and mGie iL the Jui3dr-
mental ided Of human equality. Therefore. aOiere
lr0utd be rOsSi6ie to establish distinct schools,
am agdtnst it as matter Of ptdlic policy.
Judge Russell says:
The prctension that any person or class mIy Js
prerentsd from Tescrting To public place schose
doors opcn to al bat Them, and deniet To Mcnt
only account Of color race, 7o n0t b. t0Ierdtei
by any court honestly and sincerely desiso,ts of
uphOtdinI the constitution aud tie ids ttcC0riay h
their true intent cRd meaning.
MIR. Neill Mckay says:
Rai'y this last tiDe and eEscf ne, nn| tiers sciA
be li;,rior and Kitchen To:e doscg tts oce,h
J|y ofT he uyr
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
200 PIANOS AND ORGANS

New and Second II and, of First Glass Makers,
will be sold at Lower Prices for cash. on In.
stall menis, "r tor rent. in City Or Country. du-
ring tuis nth, by HORACE WATERS &
son. NJ. 4Si Brontwar, than ever before
offered in New York. SrEGiALrV: Pianos and
Organs 10 let until he tent iroI. pays the
rr ce the lbs Ih.-nt II.n I. Ai..i Catalogues
mailed. A la -. tlt~ruu 1t ~ vi n.t. rs Church
es Schools, Lodges, eic. 4w
Wilmington journal., 1874-07-24
Tt t17ItItst tt ttS o NItFtttI u IIttItIt Tcttt
Judge Russell saws:

Raj'y this last tiDe and eLsct HR,l ti@rs sciA
be l;'rt0r and Kitchen Fote dorm tfs ece,h
Gnd ihtsliigence Of the country.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-11
SUCCESS BASED UPON MERIT.

1t Is subject OF general remark among both
wholesale and retail druggists, that medicine
introduced 10 the American public has ever gained
such popularity and met with 50 large sale in
all parts of the land in the same length OF time
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. This can
not depend upon its having been moro largely ad
yertised than any other medicine, such Is not the
case. The correct explanation. we think, is found
in the fact that this medicine produces the most
wonderful and perfect cures of very bad cases of
bronc HAL, throat and lung diseases Is undoubtedly
the mo- perfect and efficient remedy for all kinds
OF coughs that has ever been introduced TO the
public, and at the same time possesses the greatest
of blood purifying and Strengthening properties
that medical science has been able produce. thus
rendering it q sovereign remedy not only in the
cure OF Consumption. Bronchitis. Hoarseness and
Coughs. but also for all diseases OF the liver and
blood scrofulous diseases, blotches rough skin,
pimples, black specks and diseoorations. Ii has
therefore wide range of application and useful
and il not only gives the most perfect Satstac
ton to all who il, but far exceeds the eXpect1-
tons of the most sanguine thus elicitng the loud
est praise, and max ing permanent huiRg advertise
ing mediums of all who use it. For these reasons
il is that there is not perhaps druggist in ali the
vast domain of this Continent, who tries to please
his customers and supply their wants that does not
keep and sell large quantities Of this most valuable
medicine.
JEsuP. Iowa. May 9Th. ISIS
DIR. X. V. PIERCE;
Dear Sr.-We take pleasure in Say ing that your
Medicines have sold ent.Iely beyond oar eNpecta-
tons. We regard them as the best medicines ex
tant and hear them spoken of in the highest terms
OF praise. K, L. SMITH Il, CO.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-11
DELAWARE SNAKE STORY.

The following description OF strange aud
deadly reptile found in Sussex County, Del. is
given by the Seaford Cti-em "A curious and
dangerous snake, the only one OF the kind that
has ever been found ia this part OF the country,
was killed by some workmen on the farm OF
Francis lnsley, near Wetipquip, Sussex County
1t measured twenty eight inches In length aud
two inches III circumference Its color Is black,
striped with white, which, when exposed to the
rays OF the sun, shine with the briiliancy of
polished SILVER 1t was provided with two rows
OF teeth, twenty-six on each side, very sharp,
yet different from those OF the snake COM
mon 10 tLis country.
'About i've inches from its tail are two thick,
grsly plotuberances, about one inch in length,
and on tacn side oil the body. Each protuber
ance contains eighteen horns, about one-eighth
OF an inch in length. They are hollow, and the
poison is supplied TO them by means OF small
ducts connecting with u thin, transparent bag,
about one inch below the protuberances. We
are told that some years ago snake, supposed
to be n horned snake, attackelia man Iu the same
vicinity, andin order to escape he jumped behind
a large tree, and the snake striking with such
fierce buried its horn into the trunk about one
eighth OF ali inch. In Thirty minutes thereafter
dullness IN the leaves was pereepuble, and,
strange to say, in another hour thoy commenced
falling of, and to-day 1t Is nothing but with
cred, naked trunk"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-11
A Great Excitennent.
A FIRE AT A FEsTIvAL.-GRRAT EXCITE
MINT BUT SLIGHT DAMAGE

A FIRE AT A FEsTIvAL-GRKAT EXCITE.
MINT BUT SLIGHT DAMAGE.
Last night. the Union M. E. SUNDAY
School Strawberry Festival; at the Cltv
Hall was largely patronized, and the crowds
inside we're enjoying uninterruptedly the
pleasures of the evening, suddenly, at 9.3O
O'Clock. Chinese lantern, situated near
one of the rear doors, in close proximity to
gas jet, took fire and Instantly flashed in.
TO light blaze. In twinkling the blaze
communicated to some OF the cedar trim.
mings across the rostrum, and then q great
excitement prevailed, many people rush.
ing for the front door, under the i'm preston
that our ancient old Town Hall was abon /
to he consumed by the flames,
Noting at a glance the situation of Affairs.
gentleman In the room seized hold of the
burning boughs. tore Them down. and
started with them for the front door, aroun6
which number OF frightened women and
children were huddled. But before he had
taken two steps another gentleman. with
even more presence OF mind, snatched the
boughs from him, threw them upon the
1oor and tramped out every spark OF fire
This ended The excitement and 1t was dis
covered that bsyond few broken dishes.
and the fright which many OK perieuced, no
damage was sustained.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-11

Nor PosrED.-Au Inludicious individual,
who Is is evidently not posted in regard TO
the City Ordinances, states in commuica-
tion, published In last nights Commercial,
that he has bseni looking in vain for the
Mayors proclamation respecting the muz-
zling of dogs Aud he will continue to
look In vain, for the proclamation Will not
be issued this year. For the information of
this misinformed person and the editors of
the Commercial. who appear to be equally
Ignorant In this respect, we will state that
the Ordinance requiring the muzZling of
dogs during the heated term was repealed
by the City Council several years ago The
affair created considerable public interest
at the time and the late Ferris Bringhurst
took an active part in securing the repeal
OF the Ordinance, as he deemed the use of
the muzZle positive cruelty and an in
csntive to hydrophobia instead of pro-
lection against the dread disease. Perhaps
though the editors of the Commercial were
aware of this fact, but their Judgment was
so muzzled that they preferred TO publish
without comment, an article intlmating
that our excellent Mayor was not perform
ing his duty.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-11
SALE,

BY NlkTO OF an order OF Decree OF the Circuit
Court Tor Kent County, in Fqulty. the undersignei
as Trustee, Will expose to Public Sale.
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23I, ls74.
At the Porch of the Voshei House. IN Ches;erto~n.
at II o'clock, A. NJ all that Farm and Plantation
in X ent County. being the Home Farm OF the late
samuel \. Baker. deceased Containing aso Acres
IL or less.
The farm Is elisibly located on the road leading
from Chestertown 10 Belair, about three and
halt miles trem the former place 1t adj oins the
lands Of the late VIM I. Baker. Josish Rinsgold
aud others. lhe soil is Of excellent quality, pro
cessfully 1t has been thoroughly lined. The farm
is divided INTO fields nd several lots all under
very fair tenciug The garden is enclosed. There
are large quantity Of Locust tees, suitable Tor
Posts. A tAir proportion of the land Is IN Mood
and Timber. A stream Of water Iuu> thyau IA the
centre OF the tarm. There Is an Apple and Peach
Orchard. young and bearing OF about two thun
sand trees.
The Dwelling j. two stories in height. 49,.
is kitchen. two Germ Houses, two Graua- ,if
ries, Stabling, NJ Mlehlue House, Brick Meat LII
House, barry, an Pump OF Water convenient
Mrs. Mary Jones. the tenant. Will hciltate the
examination OF the premises by any who may cali.
THE TERMS OF SALE. a. prescribed by the
Decree, are.-0ne- fifth OF the purchase money on
day OF sale. in ninety days The option OF the
Trustee the balance to be paid in three equal in
stallments IN say twelve and eighteen months from
AMI to be secured by the bond of the purchaser.
with security 10 be approved by the trustee. The
terms may be modified 10 suit persons disposed 10
purchase. r,, .,,,,-,-,,
Chestertown. May So 1874. 2tawkNts