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The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
TWENTY THOUSAND MATCHES.

On last Saturday, Josiah Mccall, one Of
the police specials at the hall, met with
what might have boon serious mishap.
He had large box Of lucifer matches and
was taking smaller box out when one of
the matches became ignited and the
''darned thing went off !" to use his own
words. The explosion threw Mr.. Mccall
upon his back and b Rd 1t not been for the
timely efforts of Captain Cropper In delug.
ing him with water, he would have been
badly burned. As it was he escaped with
painful burn on one of his hands.
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
sOCIETIR 8.

MEETINGS THIS (MoNDAY) BvENINa.
Delaware Lodge, No. 1, I. o. o. F., ct
Odd Fellows Hall. ,D
Herman Lodge, No. 90, I. o. O. f., at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Wilmington and Brandywine Council, Not
8, O. U. A. M. at Mechanics Hall, 219
King street.
wilmington Council N. s Jr. o. U. A. M,
at Jr. O. U. A. M. Hall, Fifth and Market
streets.
Enterprise Circle B. U. G. A., at Hall sos
market street.
Washington Lodge, No. 1, K. of P, at
Knights Of Pythias Hall, 211 Market street.
Washington Lodge, No. 8, A. o. of g. F.
at McC cClary's Building.
Star of Bethlehem Division, No, z, s. Of
T., Ninth and French streets.
Minqua Tribe,N s, I. o. r. M, at the
Maris' Building, Sixth and shipley streets
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
NEW ADV DvsRTIsEMMNT.

6utterly's brsvity. photographs.
etockle's brevity-Exported Beer.
Haverly's Minstrels.
Freahey Death Notice, 4#
Fayter's brevity~-Boots and shoes.
Lawton's brsvity--China and glass.
Aliens brevity-- Shaving and hair cut
ting.
smiths brevity--Groceries.
shsppy's brevity-- fats and caps.
Stern's brevity--C Clothing,
Cigar box brevity.
Robinson's brevity.
Merschaum goods and tobacco.
9atnall and Co.'s brevily--F1owers aud
grasses,
Fountains brevity--Hair cutting auo
shaving. ... 20,
P.rry's brevity- Toys.
Prot, italics brevi y--spectacles,
Schultz's brsvity--Tobscco.
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
A PINE STOCK OF HATS.

The Stock Of fine hats now on hand at
McCloskey's Opera House hat store Is equal
to that of any other establishment in the
city. The quality is good, the styles the
latest, and the prices are such as suit every
one. Mr.. MeCloskey buys largely from
first class dealers, and never has an inferior
article IN his store. II would be well for
our readers to give him call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, ct No. s13 Market
street @M 'a@f43
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
THE BAYARDS OF DELAWARE.

The Bayard Family, Of Delaware, has
remarkable record Of political service. The
present Senator entered the Senate in 1869.
His father was his immediate predecessor.
and occupied the same seat for eight
years. His Grandfather occupied it for IS
years, and an uncle was also for many
years member Of the same body. They
were all good lawyers. -Ex. i
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
THE HILLSIDE HOME.

At the preeent time there are two hun
dred and ffty.fve inmates in the count
Aims house. At the December meeting
which was held last Friday, the buildings
receivep thorough inspection by the trus.
tees and every thing was declared to be In
q commendable condition,
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
-==s - n--
Died.

MEANEYc-On Goth in this city. wife of
John &, Meaney in the 8l year Of her
age,
The friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend her funeral, from her
husband residences 72l Bennett street on
Tuesday morning at o'clock. High Mass
at st. Mary's proceed to old cemetery,
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
THE INTEREST LIST.

City Auditor Gilpin B. Underwood. as
sisted by Mr.. franklin A. Taylor, is en-
gagged In making out the interest list which
is causing such breeze between the City
Treasurer and Council. The Auditor says
It Is not his duty to make out the list Gas
implied In Saturdays paper) and that he
is hired by the Finance committee to do
The work,
The Morning herald., 1878-12-30
I. @. Q. F. ELECTION g..

The Columbia Lodge, No. 26, I. o. O. r.
have elected the following officers to serve
during the ensuing year:
N. G.-John J. Tate,
V. G.-J. G. Carmany
r. S.--Willism D. Sedgwick.
P.S.-William K. johnson. ....
Treas.-Jehn NJ. Clarnen.
b Rep. Riverview Cemetery Cob. r.
Bartram. .,.
Rep. odd Fellows Hall stock.--Geo. r.
Roberts.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19
Heald's BUSINESS College.

Twenty-four Post street, san Francisco.
This is an institution that would do honor
to any of our American cities. 1t imparts a
thorough and practical education in all Com
mcrcial and English branches, including
French, spanish Drawing aud Tclc@raphy.
\ full course of instruction with % dP'oW1
signed 10y its accomplished faculty, would hc
considered as sufficient guarantee of tl.'
ability OF their posscSsor, TO take his place in
any of our hrst-clas> banks or business
houses. Send for circular.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19

some day unless MIS-. W. learns TO
stick TO her pillow.
CHANGED FROM \ DANDY -Fops who
are tops by nature and choice do not
nuke great men. Occasionally. men
foprish by the habit OF their times have
become great. rhc pre- -cnt Prime
Minister of England i, II striking case
Of one rising to the head of Il nation in
spite OF dandy young manhood.
When benjamin Disracli, at the age
of thirty. thanked the electors of Taun-
ton for returning him to Parliament,
he WAS very showily attired in Il dark
bottle-groon frock coat, waistcoat of
the most eXtravagant pattern. the front
of which was almost covered with gilt
toring chains, and in fancy pattern pan
falcons.
He worea plain black stock, but no
collar was visible. At the banquet
given in the evening, when responding
to the complimentary toast which had
been proposed by the chairman, he
minced his phrases in the most affected
manner, placing his hands in all mag
Unable positions, apparently Tor the pur-
pose of exhibiting to the best advantage
the glittering rings which declcd his
white and taper fingers.
Now he would place his thumbs in
the armholes of his waistcoat, and
spread out his fingers on its 1lashy sur
face; then one set of digits would Toe re
leased and he would lean atiectedlv on
the table, supporting himself with his
right hand; anon he would push aside
the curls from his forehead.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19

Ho1MAN's AGrS AND LIVER Pans cures
without medicine simply 10y absorption.
Worn 10y millions, Price OF pads s-oO SEND
for Blue book free by mail, 10 WATSON * Co,
3i3 to $40 Battery street. san Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19

persuaded to give Pandora one more
chance But there is going to be Il
painful domestic tragedy at Whooper's
some day unless Mrs. W. learns to
stick TO her pillow.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19
Telephones.

The best and cheapest in the market.
Within the means of all wonderful and
useful invention. Send stamp for illustrated
circular and price list j. NJ Clark, Electric
ian, 252G California ST, : +.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19
Nv sHAEFFER 3 CO.'S GREEN SEAL

CIGARS are made rom hnest Havana TO
batcc S}8 Sacrament g.. san Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19
A Tried Remedy for Biliousness

ThoS" who uftcr from dis rider or iuacjiun
OF he liver will never get the upper hand of
the uuruly organ 50 long - they use such
irrational remedies As hiuc pill, calomcl aud
podophylln. Blu, from the tried and popu-
lar medicine, ilustettcr'- Stomach Bt'crs,
they may expect relief with a certainty ot
obtaining it, The influence of the httcr-
upon the great hillary gland is direct, power
ml and speedily felt. rhc.rclicf afforded i,
not spaSmodic, but complete and pcrmlnent
The salloWucss of the skin, turrcd appearance
of the tongue, indigestion, costivencs>, head
ache, nausea, pains through the right side
and shoulder, in fact every accompaniment
OF the obstinate complaint are entirely and
promptly removed by Il course OF this iucSii.
mahlc medicine, IN behalf of which testimony
is constantly emanatng from every quarter
and from all classes of society
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-19

California can spare a million tons of
wheat this year.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

like England one bit for the part she took in
helping Count Cavour's splendid scheme of
an United Italy. As to Prussia and the Mus
covite, did not the then King, William, tell
the Gar, in so many words, that he should
never cease to be grateful Tor the part taken
by him i'll the Franco Prussian war?
When old Zach Chandler emitted the
solemn fact that "You mustn't hunt ducks
with ass-band,' he meant to be under
stood as saying that you must have f;voring
circumstances to enable YOU 10 do things
That what makes it so easy to write inter
esting letters from the inside of a small room
"shut out" as Claude Mclnotte observes,
''from the rude world
If write you another line this day, my
Dear Readers, am a brewers horse!
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16
PATERNAL EDlTINGS
My last night at the Mason, May y.

My last night at the Mason, May II.
TO THE GOOD LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS WHO
READ THE MORNING APPEAL.
went to ride to-day do not mean to
say that | rode on the back of a horse or mule.
1 rode in buggy. In England when they
speak of going to ride they mean riding a
horse When they go in a carriage OF any
kind they call it taking drive.
went out to the sea side and drove along
the beach of the wide Pacific ocean.
rode through the beautiful Golden Gate
Park; and the horses went so fast that they
made me, your Uncle, feel very Jolly. | felt
good as that old lady did at camp meeting
when she roared out, ~ feel just like was
in Georgy" (Sho had reference to the State
of Georgia where she once lived very happily
and ate much possum-fat and hominy.)
When on the oceans briny strand we there
did see ship which made sudden lurch for
land, when her crew had lost their nip. (This
has reference to the wreck of the ship king
Philip and the lines above written will
rhyme if the young reader will only ''mind
out how he reads em).
We came in by the Ocean View House. By
little inn at the roadside | saw goat lying
asleep She was so sound asleep that the
chickens were roosting all over her! 1t looked
very funny. If | was a goat and the chickens
roasted on me I'd buck, would mt you!
saw two little boys in cute little wagon
drawn by a Shetland pony. had notion
to take it away from them and give it to the
good boys and girls in CaIsoi,., but | thought
their mamma would not like it, SO | let them
keep it
In the Park | saw young man riding
velocipede with wheel as high as a boys
head twelve years old 1t was buster.
had notion to take that too; bnt never
had much use for velocipede.
saw boy on mustang riding bare back.
He acted as if it hurt him where the saddle
ought to be. He was freckle- faced boy;
and he had letter in the post office. guess
he must have been having pretty rough
time.
When get better chance l will write you
4 longer letter which will 60 to you by an
other kind of post office from that one
where that boy had his'n.
Your affectionate UNCLE FULLER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16
ALL SORTS OF ITEMS.

There is an exodus of wives from Eureka
and bald headed men haunt the saloons until
a very early hour i'll the morning.
Strawberry Short -cake-Take tumble and
three quarts of straw berries Just off the vines
Sugar ad lib. The best chefs omit the jun
BILE.
The report is current that the Eureka
Consolidated Mining Company will increase
their capital stock to 100000 shares
Young girl, before you elope, be sure your
mother knows your route New Orleans
Picayune
Mrs. Anna Bowels Bowler, who in her
childhood used to sit on Dr. Sam Johnson S
knee, has just died in England at the ad
vanced age of ninety seven. She was lin
cal descendent of Oliver Cromwell
Ruby Hill, Eureka county, has perma-
nent population of over 500 souls.
What most Expresses the downtrodden
tramp with tie pass is the fact that he is al
ways obliged to yield to heartles monopolies,
by giving the right of way to passing trains.
A fire originated in small dwelling house
in Eureka, occupied by colored man named
Wesley Hemphill, caused by defective
stovepipe. This house and the one i'll the
rear were completely Quilted, and Mr. Lock
wood stable ad Joining, was somewhat dam
aged. Hemphills building was insured for
$500 in the Western Insurance Company.
Senator Antony is becoming fat and feeble.
His eye has lost its fire, and his step It's elias
ITCHY. He entered Congress in 1859, and is
the oldest member in uninterrupted ser
vice, although Hamlin scores more years of
experience. They are the only
members of the Senate who witnessed the de-
parture and return of the Senators from the
States
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

There is patient at present in the Balti-
more City Hospital who is undoubtedly
suffering from 'elephantiasis gr;ecorum, OF
true leprosy. His name is Abraham Brown
and he is native of New York City, 40 years
of age, bricklayer. He is a widower with
four children, and after the death of his wife
went to Cuba and South America, in one Of
which countries it is supposed he contracted
the disease
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

The longest somersault leap on record was
accomplished in Eureka at Forepaugh's circus
last Monday evening by Mr.. Stowe, one OF the
performers. The jump was made Owe five
elephants and two horses, and the distance
was 33 feet
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

1t is reported from London that there is
trouble between Lydia Thompson and Hen
delson and that separation will ensue. The
sole question in allegiance is a settlement to
be made to Lydia by her husband, as he is
the possessor of the money made by his wife.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

1t is said that the Gar is afraid that he
will die before his sixticth birthday, which
comes on the Doth last. No Gar has ever at
tanned the age Of sixty years, and there is a
tradition that none ever will.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

Janson Scribner, small farmer near Au-
gusta, Maine, killed three of his children
Saturday afternoon, and then attempted sui
eide, His wife and oldest child escaped him.
ocribner IS in prison.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

Not much nutriment i'll our Eastern ex-
circus, Who cares for circuses Nobody in
Carson would SO to one if it were to come
right here to-day,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

The Hartford Times says: Bayard Taylor
and Mark Twain, both of whom have sailed
for Europe, will now again be among the dis
tinguished contributors to the Atlantic.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

Hon. John Lynchs paper, the National
Union, has been sold to the proprietor of the
Washington Post, who will unite the two pa
pers and issue them from the old Globe build
iOT
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

Six men were public whipped in the jai
yard at Newcastle, Delaware, on Monday, re
ceiving twenty lashes each.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

Ex-Minister Washburne is coming to this
coast on six weeks visit He will pass
through Reno Sunday night.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16

At the residence of the brides parents, the 18th
instant by the Rev. K. $ Eastman, Mr. C. Scoyilie and
Miss Helen Maria Gardner, both Of this city.
The happy pair left for the Bay last evening Scores Of
friends the train to extend good wishes and con
gratulations. The APPEAL concurs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16
BORN

! dauSntec,
The ha;~ hereby rendered sincere
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-16
NOTICE..
n . r &c e!

FENO CONSUMERS OF WATER I--,,,.
ton hereafter will only be allowed vbiIe ,bn -
eld III the hand The practice of putting irrigation ppes
o gc?s ald N Trees er letting IKE water run on the
sto IL prohDlted Sprnkling the sidewalks and
streets not allowed. Any deviation from this rule viii
I. c. PIHCKsEY, Secretary ~ 0O'ih nv
Carson May LIST, 1875.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-02
THE NEW YORK
TRIB Z n E .
The Leading American Newspaper"
LARGEST CIRCULATION
AMONG THE BEST PEOPLE.

LIT PUBLISHES ALI, THE NEWS
The servant Of no man and tho sloy. If no
party. it can afford to and does tcfl the
truth about all.
II TT - ,>,p,pr,,, ,>D ,>.
PENDENT. believing in intnI,;re,t snf
fragc. 1t aim, 10 furnish voters tIr fnIln.,
and iilirrst inflammation. 70 uunlifv ,L,,n f,r
the Wi,rst discharge of tb,ir r,.nGnsil,;li,v
rIt IT ~ a., ,r
rSSr>Ti,iIy n,,,,i.p ~" y Was
,,,,,r,.I MI pi'i' ~ IL may
,"., Nh, ~, ,nr iu'uII, aS !, mas don" IN the
r"r., WIN 'ii'is ~ h'PH'iican leaders or
can never cease 10 he trnr =, Ppi5.,! n, Ju'
miuciplc. and especially Ia ,hosc cnidn,,
doctrines of civil service rnform bo,,i
money, the sanctity of the National f,itb
and cqnal Justice To- all classes st the south
which formed ,h, cornrr.s,,,,' =, n,.;i.
Hayes admirable letter Of acceptance.
IV.-ITS MORAL TONE Is pI.pF Avn
ELEVATED. Til. family ci-,,. :. 80,
pruiancd by ANYTHING which onn,ar. j.,
the columns of Tn TpIu1.yr "
vTtIr ,t1,rCr.-r
,,,nDittlE ,iioiH t-Si = ANDARD AND
presented in its columns ;nc,nd;na
rcspondcncc. Poems. Stories and Rcy;oy,.
from the most talented and nnn,,l,-u,ri,o.
WIN IL rt,u pro,r
rsf rtuttrb,S HND tHEAf-
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make GOOD f,rmnrs no., 'a9 u'i.t more 10
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-02
Missionary Baptist.

Rev. J. W. MELTON breaches at Coal
Springs, ID sabbath in each month and
saturday hrforr-At sharon, n.lr Lisbon.
itll Sabbath Of each month and saturday
hriorr--At Homer, on the ~ sabbath and
saturday before ut each month
REy. \. lfARRlS prrarhr~ at Antioch.
2nd Sahhath of each month-N Rocky
Springs, 81 Sabbath of each month and
saturday hrfurc--N New Friendship. i,h
Sabbath of each month and Saturday he
fore.
Rrv. w. {. MORELAND breaches AZ
Athens. lSt sabbath in each month and
Saturday before.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-02
Trial by Jury; or, How II is Done.
TI.oudun Punch.

London Punch.
The jury then retired to consider
their verdict.
Foreman-Wcfl, gentlemen, what
shall it be. For the defendant or
the plaintiff! say for the plain,
tiff-damages El0OO.
No. 2. Nonsense: you mean the
defendant. He was III the right,
and nothing shall make me give in
if stay here all night.
No. 3. Don't say that, because |
have dinner party at seven.
No. 1. And | promised my wife
to be back by six.
No. j. | say ditto to Mr.. Fore.
man. Only make tarthing dana.
ges. Nothing shall move me from
that.
No. 6. Which was the plaintiff!
No. !. Why, the one who refused
to pay the bill, don't you know!
No. 8. Lord bless me, | thought
he was the defendant!
No. 9. Come, gentlemen, it's get
ting late. Make up your minds.
don't care which you give it for; in
fact, | thought both sides in the
wrong.
No. 10. Did you' thought both
sides in the right.
No. II. It's no use talking. |
tell you ! mean to stick to the de.
PENDANT.
No. II. And | to the plaintiff.
Damages El000. Not IA penny less,
mind you--nOt a penny less.
Foreman. SEQ, gentlemen, we
must decide il in the usual way.
will toss the shilling, if YOU will be
good enough to cry heads or tails.
The Jury returned after Il few
minutes absence. Verdict for the
plaintlif-damagcs forty shilIings.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-02
A Remedy for HydrOphobia.

AS there have apparently been "A
great number of eases of hydropho.
bla lately, and there is at present
no known remedy, or even supposed
remedy for that awful disease, il is
worth mentioning that Mr.. Laportc
writes to Tuesdays Times from
Birkdalc Park, Southport, to de.
scribe IL case, dating from three
years back, III which "a coolic bitten
by il mad dog WAS cured, sixty DAYS
after the bite, and apparently in the
worst spasms of that frightful
malady, but having an infusion of
datnra stramonium-the same leaves
which asthmatlc patients smoke tor
their aSthma-adminis;cred to him.
y handful of the leaves were boiled
III pint of water, till they had
Shrunk to one half their original
bulk, and the water when strained
oil was poured down his throat.
After violent paroxysm, "A profuse
perspIration came on-the coolie
then sank into deep sleep, which
lasted eight hours, and when he
awoke there was no sign of the
disease. The cure, Mr.. Laportc
thinks was due to the perspiration.
as IN another case, which he saw
previous to the period of this case.
the chief symptom, which vapor
baths were III vain tried to cure. was
the excessively parchcd and dry
condition of the skin. 1t would he
at least worth while for our medical
men To try any alleged remedy for a
disease which is at present supposed
to he incurablc.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-02
TO THE EDITORS OF THE STATE ms
LOUISIANA

The Louisiana Bureau of Inn,irra,;or !.
receiving many letters of INQUIRY fro,n
various sources calling for information for
i'liIl'r', mechanics, lahOrers, business men.
an" capitalists, Who desire TO settle in This
STATE, OF invest capital here. Our bnrnon
mas IN>l'd two descriptive circulars. with
maps, Tor IN" benefit of such iuuuircrs
we nave sent oil manv circular. and
copies of LoHi1GRd f. II T.. and ,yrit,cn
answers IN Response to letters of iuuuirv
our hlrrau has opened books to rrr,.iT.
descriptions of lands for sale propositions
10 lcas" land, or To have lands worked an
,,hIr'@-anN propositions that NAV en-
nen'eh the immigrant who wants to come
10 Louisiana.
W" will record all such descrin,ions of
laidN ana Propositions in our books. which
WIN always be open to strangers and per.
sons wishing to purchase, and these descrin-
lions VIII furnish the bureau with nm adj
li"hiI innd of valuable information IN,
Iutnre circulars, and 10 he used in our l.t.
ters IN reply To inquiries.
As our board has no funds and M incor,.
'Nf"Pt the small amount furnished bv NOR.
chants and Others in New Orleans who .uh
scribe To assist us in our lalors. we resnnct-
lniiS leg the editors of the State 10 mhhsh
'his hotlce, Tor a few weeks or montbs
without charge To the board, for the bene6,
d Immigration and the State.
WM. BOGEL, President.
'inrc LOUISIANA Bureau of Immigration
40 Commercial Place, New Orleans
La, October q, ls77.