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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15
McmoryS Queer Freaks.
San Nrnnnlscn rnNt .

There is one remarkable effect of our
peculiar climate that has probably
struck everybody, and yet we have
never seen il referred to in print. II is
the absence OF any noticeable change
IN the season, The monotonous con-
tlnui,y OF even sunshine insensibly
mergcs days into weeks, and months
into years without the usual suggestion
Of lapse 1f time occurring elsewhere.
One shakes hands with friend ON the
street corner to-uay, and the next yeal
meets him fresh from u trip round the
world, and Is rather surprised TO find
him in another suit Of clothes, the pat
torn OF the old being rs fresh in our
minds eve rs IL We had seen II yester.
day. The other day Front street
merchant and his wife were seated in
strcetoar, when another gentleman
stepped in The moment he saw the
aforementioned party the latter said,
eagerly;
because il comes to the surface To
blow. That's the answer. isn't it2a
Yes, said the 9th 81, "but | didn't
think you'd guess it,"
"Why, what did that gentleman
mean ?" asked the merchants mystitied
wife, aftor they had lcft the ear.
We'll, you see, down in the club the
other day, asked them all conun-
dram; iirst-rate thing. too--why ia n
whale like n water lilyS-and none OF
thep could guess it,
Club Why. you haven't belonged
to II club for five years--not since we
were married,
Haven't II That's u fact. Now,
let me see when il was nsked Brown
that oonundrum," and by careful
comparison of dates 1t was ascertainod
that Brown had kept the answer fresh
in his mind for exactly ak years and
five months. This story Is literally
true, and will be sent carefully stuffed
TO any museum in the country on re-
eoipt of tho postage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15
The Boss American a..
Ma,hInglon CapIlal.

The civil war has not yet wiped out
patriotism from the American heart.
II may lie slunbering and unseen upon
our shores, but, when we strike abroad,
the iitfu spark il breathcd into hery
existence that frightens as il shines. A
typical wild eagle Of this sort was re-
Gently met with. Among party 81
young American tourists on the con.
tinent was one who would have proved
Chief Sachem Of the doubling Thomases
Of the Innocents; he waa so thoroughly
patriotic that he could see no excellence
in anything III the Ola World rs com.
pared with his own country. Mountains,
waterfalls, churches, monuments.
scenery, and all other objects Of interest,
were inferior to what the United States
could show. HIS companions became
somewhat tired Of his overweening
boastfuIncss, and determined to give
him one startling novelty at any rate,
and witness the fall Of his Boosting
greatness. They spent last winter IN
Rome, and one night ON a
drinking bout they got the en-.
thusiastic young Yankee under the
table but kept sober themselves. He
got gIoriously drunk, intoxication kissed
bis eyellds down in sleep, and they care
fully carried him into the catacombs,
laid him carefully down, with a candle
within reach, and retired short dis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15
The Canada Pacific
OllnMa 'falegram, an.

One OF the principal items expended
to amount TO 100000. in connection
with the contract for the construction OF
the branch line from Winnipeg, now
being let, is the transportation OF rails
from Montreal TO Winnipeg. This item
was separated from the remainder and
the contract awarded to the Beatty line
Of steamboats, at Sarnia. One.third OF
the II 900 tons Of rails have arrived at
Montreal, and Mr.. Beatty Is there for the
purpose Of having the rails placed on
barges and carried 10 the Lachine canal,
along the banks 81 which they will be
distributed in order 10 save wharfage ut
Montreal, until such time as arrange
ments for carrying them to Sarnia can
be made. The contract price for trans
porting the rails 70 81. Boniface is $3.50
per ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15

sharp, As their action does not appear to
depend Ola the state of the edge present
ed to the glass. When the operation
goes on we'll the glass breaks AVA; from
the scissors in small pieces in straight
line with the blades. This method Of
cutting glass has often been OF service,
when a diamond has not been at hand,
for cutting ovSls and Segmerts, and
though the edges are not SO smooth Ms
might be desired for some purposes, yet
II will answer in :, great many cases.
The tive hints given above, if strictly
followed. will always insure success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15
Who Was the wre,ched woman!
Londnn Tfuth.

At the French Bazaar ia the Albert
Hall lady was dispensing tea. a sol.
emn gentleman approached and asked
the price Of cup. "One shilling" re.
piled the lady, and he put down shil-
ing. Before handing him The cup the
lady raised il to her lips and observed
that the price was now sovereign.
The .olemn gentleman grayely replac-
ed his shilling with sovereign and said
Be good enough % give me clean
cup.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15

Mas. CARoLRE 5. Brooks, who carved
bust Of Iolanthe in butter and exhib-
tied il i the Centennial, is working OBJ
scurelyin New York, modelling busts
in clay and obtaining precarious live
lihood by selling photographs 0f her
first Effort. She IL completing
some designs which will either establish
her woh or put an end 10 il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15

THE eebt Of California, in four years,
has been reduced 1856. 2i4, and il now
less than % 500 900. while there Is sl,-
49S, 450in the treasury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15
The Philadelphia "Permn nent Exhi-
bitiOns TO Go.
Philadelphia Times, Aug, .


The Permanent Exhibition has re.
ceived blow from the effects ofwhich il
is staggering ana must, Mt no distant
day, fall dead, unless remedy be found
by which new vigor may be impaired
to its shattered constitution. DR.. j. A.
Paxson, President Of the Exhibition
Company, has received from Secretary
Robbins, Of the Park Commission, an
official notice calling attention to a res.
olution which the Commission recently
adopted, ordering that the Exhibition
Company remove their building and its
contents from the park within two years
from tie date OF receiving the notice
July 19, and "that the license be re-
voked, agreeably to the terms Of the
license granted therein by the Commits
sion"
This fell upon the management like
a thundgbolt. DR.. Paxen says that they
did not expect II, especially now, after
leading the concern away from starring
BANKRUPTCY, and not only making many
rapid stJdes toward the goal which the
institution was originally established TO
attain, but also making il pecuniarily
successful, the Company being out OF
debt ard having an income which ex-
ceeds the expenses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15

In a Bombay cotton factory women
receive "a per month and men IS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15

THE trouble between the Rev. New
man HILL, u. d., Of London, and his
wife, OF which counter divorce suits
have gone up, is an old one, and,
despite the efforts of friends, has
increased until the civil courts alone
can settle il. The charges made by
both husband and wife are revolving.
DIR. Hal is a non.conforrhist and pastor
ofSurrey Chapel, and has many Ameri-
can admirers, sand they have erected a
Lincoln memorial tower in connection
with the church, and in grateful rccog-
milton II D.. Halls answering and
able defense Of American institutions
and American liberty during the civil
war. lie visited this country several
years sgo and was kindly received
everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-15
c1,MoR ABorr TUE souTn.

Mr.. Chairman | see even the highest
leaders Of The republican party get down
to the small business, to use No harsher
word. of publishing lists Of confederate
soldiers who sit here in congress | am
amazed that they are not ashamed oi II
Why are the confederate soldiers here
Because the whole So nth all the sweep
Of manhood from the cradle to the grave,
had 10 enter the confederate army 70
meet our overwhelming numbers. The
southern people have scarcely any other
men Of experience 10 choose from TO
whom they are attached by the ssmpa.
thy of common struggles, common ea.
lamities, and common submission TO the
result. applause
Iremind The gentlemen On the othe
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
Rwecfal Mention.

Just received large invoice Of very
fine chewing twist at the great tobacco
mart, 4th and Shipley streets. Con-
sumers please notice. Chapman.
z. James Belts Ladies' Department for
Trusses, &C., is the only place OF the
kind in the city. Entrance on 9Th
street. Lady attendant.
Rear in mind tnat Kenna-d II Co. are
showing the latest styles Of Breton
Laces, fine qualities, low prices, just
raceived this week from New York.
Don't forget that Taggart's Express
receives goods up to S o'clock the en-
tire winter. Office Chestnut street
wharf. Philsdelphia, Wilmington Office
6O7 Market street.
Read the Evening College advertise
ment.
GRAMS Fluid lightning for hes dache,
,oo,hach. and neuralgia. Sold BY Tay-
1or + Fullerton Drugsists, 3o2 King
street.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
AtDeJaware ¥ne Baptist.

The meeting last night at Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church might well be
cal cd Mass Meeting, for to say that
there was tremendous throng but
poorly expressed it. The pews, the
chairs, the gallery and vestibule were
all filled, and numbers were forced to
leave, upabls to gain addmittance. In
this connection we would like to sug
gest to the Trustees that the church b.
opened earlier, for the large ASSEMBLY, in
waiting outside seemed to grow i'm.
patient and completely blocked the
street.
Mr.. Haldeman's sermon from John,
eighth chapter, forty sixth verse was
certainly one of that gentleman's best
efforts, and was listened to with the
closest attention by the vast audience
present, and at the extra meeting
which followed twelve persons asked
for the prayers of the church. The
extra meetings sre TO continue all this
week, and to night, special efforts are
to be made for young men.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
Sheriff Sales.

Sheriff Pyle advsrtises to sell At
public sale, at the Lafayette hotel, on
Wednesday, the 18th inst, at 2 O'Clock,
P. M. brick house, on Sixth street,
between Spruce and Church, the prop
erty of George W. and Mary E. Philips.
A frame dwelling on Cedar street,
Christiana Hd., belonging to John and
Bridget Folen. 80 t.
Also farm Of about GA acres in
Brandywine Hundred, belonging to
VIM. c. Handy. '1s ''
A frame house on Buttonwood street,
belonging to DaEiel W. Stafford. "
At the hotel Of James G. Pierson, in
Stanton, on the 27th inst, farm of
100 acres, situated in Mill Creek Hd.,
belonging to John D. Forest.
At the lafayette hotel, on Wednes
day, October l, a brick building ad-
joining the Wesleyan Female College.
Also lot Of land at Fifteenth and
Claymont street, a lot Of land belong
ing to John F. Brainard.
A three story brick house, on the
easterly side Of Madison street, between
Eighth and Ninth streets, belonging to
David Lemon,
Also two brick houses on Sixth
street near Walnut, belonging to Joel
v. Grpepman.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
Dripping . from the Coast.

Two forlorn looking specimens Of hu'
rnanity waltz-d into the dock at Police
Court this morning and each plead
guilty to the charge ofdrunkenness. 5o
and costs.
Mollie Steel wound up the list. Ac
cording to Sergeant Jones' statement
Mollie came to him on Sunday evening,
at Front aud Market streets pretty
drunk, and expressed desire to he
sent to New Castle. The Sarseant be
ing very polite individual had brought
her to the hall in order that she might
be accommodated. One night in cell
had cured Mollie however, and she
didn't want to 60 to New Castle this
morning. Molll-'s pin money suffered
to the extent of fifty cents and costs.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
The Death Rate.

The City Registrar reported nineteen
deaths in this city during last week. -
They are as follows:
Born in the United States, 16; Ire
land, 2; Germany, l. White, 16;
black, 3; males, 8; females, 10; aims
house, l: Coroner, 3. Under one year
of age. a; from 20 to 90, l; so to 40, s;
60 to 70, 1; 70 to so, 2; so to 80, L.
By wards: Three in the First, four in
the Third, two in the Fourth, two in
the Sixth, three in the Seventh, one in
the Eighth, one in the Ninth and two
in the Tenth. Brought here for inter-
ment two; sent away for interment
one
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
NOW OPEN!
THF MECHANICAL And ON MER.
FACULTY.:
Teachers Of Penmansbip

Teachers Of PenmanshiD.
JON q. HARkN IS. A. M, President.
souhc, entry Book keeping and Business
Nr.thiaetir.
n R">iness Pennansh,p.
hAkY +. CLlNlFF-Platn and Orna-
'Sl' E~RE,S'A T''l.DsHp sBlpNcRorr- Ornamental
JUN &. HARKNEss-Methods in
repcbi and Improving In Penmanship.
HENRY y. ~ ,NRAD, L. l.. B.-Civil,
love nms 1T and Commercial Law.
EDWARD L.. RICE. JR.--Architectural
Drawing Speriicatio IS and Mensurati0n.
JULIUS HESS-Mecna uical u aw'rg.
HDMEt A. HERR-Free Hand Drawing
sTANSBuRY 7. WILEY, A. MI O.
ur son Material Philosophy.
r. HENRY LOUBIQUAC, A.M.-Frsnclf
.la..uaye and Literature
JOHN X. HRADFuRD, A. B.-G erman
Language and Liter ture ..
TO Cbe above add Reading, Spe ling, Geog-
raphv, Grammar, History and Latin ANY
luthOrs Or beginners.)
In classes Of not less than six members each
md supplemented by personal instruction
and assistance.
Sixty hours Of instruction ana practice in
any or all o. the above sciEnces at ten cents
per hour. Two dollars to be paid on entering
a"d the balance Of four dollars as may be
agreed.
Sky hours Of instruction, study and prac-
Lice at five cents per hour for any or all OF tho
following: Business Arithmetic (mental and
wr,tten,) Grammar Geography History,
eaiing, Spe ling, Algebra, Geometry "
troductory Latin and Plain, Business PEN
We claim special success In 1MPARrIne
PENMA NsnIP havi z been long practiced and
nd in pfn q nd nSst tou nbf
as attested by the rviceable business hand
writing of thousands who have beel under
our instruction.
SGPAkAi E STUDY ROOM AND APARTMENTS
FOR LADIES exclusively who W IL be under
the management of la,iy teachers. This is q
splendid opportunity for young ladies to get
instruction ut a moderate expense, No nj
ba' "a 'sment as backward pupils will b.
taught personally and privately
WE HOPE EVERY MANUFACTURER, TRADER
AND FINANcIER will sy pathize WI h and en-
courage our e,iort to have regular Evening
College" in good earnest. even to the extent Of
advising sons and employees to attend, ad-
essary idnds-especially since we have quoted
the lowest prices at which such class of in .
struettJn and irray of talent have ever been
offer d evenings In o CITY. We will stick
to it lor one season In good faith however
much we lose. Please stand by us to keep
cucu T. ~ ioerb Oncbcu NJ eucH uou'Tdlo
prices ifpossible TO thus educate our active,
energetic and naturally intelligent young
population and keep them busy with their
s udies evenings cannot fail to add to the
financial and industrial su cess, as well as
the morality and Intelligence Of the genera
ton which IL going to control he vast wealth,
the resources and destinies Vi our city.
PRINCIPAL OF HARKNESS ACA-
Dem vt Ten h and Market streets
p. Stree ,struction and lectures--en.
tirely free with a cordial welcom every
evening this week. Anultpersons and y0ung
people will pie SO c me and hear what We
propose to teach and how. Be ,ure and come
IBIS evening and tomorrow evening.
g.l6 mn Is fr
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
TIE MAYOx's sABBAIH,
The Charaet r Of the Services Hello
~ FOiiee COnrt Yesterday.

THE MATINEE.
Robert Logan, whose appearance de-
noted that his temperance principles
b d endei way back in the morning Of
uis youth, was the first TO gra.Y the
dock At polio. court yesterday morning.
rhe charge against K ,bert was that hs
had been looking upon the wine when
1t was red. Sergeant Whelan ,te.fi6sd
that Robert had taken possession OF the
steps Of Conrow's ice Office on Second
c::-est, when requested to move had
Indignantly refused, and seemed to be
under the impression that he had .
lease on it. Robert, in defence, did
not exactly deny the charge, but
thought it rather rough tina. q city Of
over forty Thousand iuha bitants should
b-grudge fellow little coruer Of an
lce house step for resting pla,e. Fifty
'ents and costs is what they charged
aobert for the Sergsant's services.
Maggie Dsmby, bright looking
young negrsss, next trippsd into the
lock to answer the charge Of larceny.
Mr.. Harry Slicer beng sworn tssti-
ded that Maggie had been q sort ofmaid
If all work in their house, had free
-ntrance to all the rooms; and on Satur-
day afternoon after shs had left for
nome some $50 or 40 dollars were miss.
ing from bureau drawer. A ring had
been missed some time ago but had
been mysteriously retracsd. Maggie
was the only one in the house ysster-
day after hoon, and therefore suspicion
rested on her.
Mrs. Sheer testified that Maggie had
been in her employ for a long time shs
vas good girl and faithful worker.
She had left about four weeks ago be-,
cause her mother was sick, and on last
Thursday had returned at tn. solicita-
Lien of Mrs. S. ON Saturday morning,
Maggie informed Mrs. Slicer that she
would have to go home that afternoon,
as her mother needed her but she
would do the house work before she
left. About 4 o'clock Maggie started
for home, and Mrs. Slicer in her testi-
mony dwelt particularly upon the fact
that Maggie had started for home with
out dressing. The money was not missed
until about II o'clock on Saturday
night, when q warrant was procured
ind Maggie arrested. No money was
found on her person.
Maggie in defence stated that the
house was open a. all times; that she
did not dress before starting home be-
cause she had no clothes at Mrs. .Slicer's
10 dress in, (and this Mrs. Sllcsr admit
t-d) that sh. had requested the officers
to search her and search her house
which they refused to do, and wound
up by saying, "you may do just what
you please with me, but this will say
I never took the money as God is my
Judge" and although circumstances
we're against her, there were few in the
room who believed Maggie guilty. His
Honor himself showed his sympathy by
,nskinc her hail as light as possible
800 for Court.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
Saloon Keeper Assaulted.

On Saturday evening the saloon
kept by A. D Abbott on Tatnall street
below Fifth was entered by four young
roughs and upon the proprietor asking
for pay they began the assault. Neigh
bors sent to the police station for sue
cor ard Chief Maxwell, Sergeant Dolen
and OAic.r Taylcr went to the scene ;
bnt by the time the officers had arrived
the Young men had flown.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
A Literary Curiosity.

City Treasurer, Francis Vincent, re
ceived by mail this morning from Lon.
don Golden Club Of which he is a
member, an essay on "English affairs
in India," written by Lakmohun
Chose, a native Barrister at law Of
Calcutta. The Essay is a resular Gu.
riosi.y, in its way, and interest attach
es to 1t from the fact Of its being written
by q native of india.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
THE TALLEY FAMILY.
Tidlngs from afar OH-A Delaware
COLONY In lIllnO Ois., 7''

Colony In Illinois.
Some time during the year 1852 a
large delegation of Brandywine Hun
dred farmers, among whom were sever
al members of the Talley family, emf
grated to Macoupin County, Illinois.
where they settled and are now -four
ishing. The following letter to City
Treasurer Vincent will show that
though these chicks have strayed ava,
from the old hen, they are yet interest,"
I'd in the rest OF the brood:
PALMYRA, MAooUPIs Co. Ills,
September 10, 1879.
FRANCIS VINCENT, ESQ In looking
over the columns Of the "Delaware
Gazette" short time ago, saw al
account Of "Ths Talley Family, their
Reunion" your speech, &C., which BY
the way was interesting to me As con-
nected with that family; as everything
in relation to that family is. pre-
sumo l have what no other branch Of
that very extensive family has,a chron-
ology of the Talley family from th.
landing Of William Talley on the shorss
Of the Delaware river, about the year Of
1875 down to lS49, as given to me il
the State of Ohio by one of the most
intelligent Of that noble family l mean
Harmon Talley who once representa- l
Brandywins lid. in the Legislature
Of little Delaware; l think in 1882. H.
has son in Wilmington now by, th+
name Of Isaac Grubb Talley. should
never have spoken Of this chronologica'
statement only from the fact Of seeina
the piece above alluded to. l often lcok
over it and feel deep interested in it,
and know it would be very interesting
to those connected with this extensiv
family.
Harmon Talley, was man Of great
mind and the best memory of almost
any man ever met. He was the broti
or Of my fa' her in-law, Lewis 8. Tallsy,
60 we'll and favorably known in Brandy
wine Hundred in his day. Lshould br
glad to open correspondence with you
en- the subject. R. J. ALMOND.
Box Z, Palmyra, Macoupin Co., Ill.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-15
He p,nd,t Care for the Police.

VIM. Cunningham had a hearing at
Police Court on Saturday evening on
the charge of disorderly conduct. Of
ficpr Mccormick testified to arresting
the prisoner on Market street. He bad
fou I'd William rearing around bidding
detis nee to the entire police force. 80
cents and costs is what William paid
for his rashness.