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Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
ROMANCE ON THE FRONTIER.
A Cavalry Private ElOpes with
wealthy Merchants Daughter.

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wealthy Merchant's Daughter.
A correspondent writing from Fort
Abraham Lincoln, Dakota, says:
While the older civilization Of the
East is excited over the eccentric tastes
of we'll. bred young women who prefer
for husbands cardrivers and coachmen
to the men of more polite position, the
newer and cruder society of the from
tier has been enjoying on its own ac-
count a little romantic sensation the
end of which has not yet come. In the
Seventh Cavalry there is an enlisted
man, Charles Mellier, whose good looks
have not only made many Of the laun-
dresses hearts futter, but have exert
ed an influence in all of the towns near
which his troop has been stationed.
Recently there came to Bismarck Mr..
Frank C. Melville, prominent and
wealthy merchant Of St. Paul, Mimi,
and with him came his daughter, a girl
of eighteen, who is spoken Of as quite
beautiful in person and the possessor
of many graceful accomplishments. Mr..
Melville came to Bismarck to start a
-four mill, and while he was engaged
in this occupation his daughter amused
herself with the limited society that
the place affords. Every one knows
what belle an accomplished girl can
b. when she is visiting at or near a
frontier military post, and Miss Mel
Vile was not an exception to the well
proven rule, for never day passed
that several young officers did not dis
mount in front of her door. One of
these young men was, 1t Is generally
thought, seriously smitten and pressed
his suit with much perseverance.
Miss Melville, however, was not cap
tivated by the glitter of shoulder-strap
nor did chevron stay her free eyes.
New Years Eve ball was given at
Carrollton Hall, at which in the char
acteristic western way, people of many
social grades met and mingled on the
floor. There Miss Melville met the
handsome Mellier, who received so much
encouragement that he met her secretly
afterwards, and the acquaintance ri
pened into an engagement which the
other day eliminated into an elopement
to Jamestown, where the couple were
married by the Rev. Mr.. Jackson. The
amour cement of the marriage created
more commotion in the garrison than
many an Indian assault has done, the
men as rule looking upon the affair
much as Dick Deadeye did upon Ralph
=, Rackstraw's indiscretion, while the Of
fcers took somewhat the same view
that Sir Joseph Porter did of the fair
Josephine's detection.
Melleir and his wife returned here
after the ceremony, and the bridegroom
was properly sent to the guard-house
for being "absent without leave and
for conduct prejudicial to good order
and military discipline" MIR. Melville
has taken his daughter to st. Paul, but
before going he had an interview with
Mellier, and, while forgiving him, prom
ised to exert his influence to secure the
discharge of his daughters husband
from the United States service. Wheth-
er this can be done or not is an open
question, but in the meanwhile Mellier
lauguishes in dungeon cell' with
out even telephone privileges.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
DON'rs sLOP OVER.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HoL MES.

"Don't slop over" the old man said,
As he placed his hand on the young mans
head,
"Go It by all means go it fast;
Go It while leather and horse'h last;
Go II while hair and hide on horse
viii hold together. y, go ii, of course
Go IL as fast as ever you can,
But don't slop over, my dear young man.
sDon't slop over you'll find some day
That keeping an eye to the windward will
A horse may run little too long,
A preacher may preach Just traction too
And poet, who pleases world with rhymes,
May write and regret In after times;
Keep the end OF the effort in view,
And don't slop over! whatever you do.
.sDon't slop over The wisest men
Are hound to slop over now and then;
And yet the wisest at work or feast
Are the very snes that blunder the least;
Those who for spilt-milk never wall
Are the ones that carry the steadiest pail,
Whenever you 70. 20 1t for the fat,
Rut don't sloy over !-and freeze to that
tDon't Stop over! Great Solomon
Once went little too far with his fun;
Louis Napoleon, as we know,
Stopped over on Max In Mexico;
Horace Greeley and Jefferson D.,
And Hinton, Helper and old j. b.
And Andrew Johnsing-the great WON'T!
All stopped over-take care you don't!
"Don't slop over distrust yourself,
Nor always reach to the higher shell,
The next to the highest will generally do,
And answer the need Of such US you.
Climb, of course, but always stop
And take breath this side Of the top;
And 30 you will reach In wind and strong, -.
Without stepping over-thus ends my song.'
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
StereODtican Exhibition.

Last evening Rev. G. H. Adams, of
Colorado, gave fine illuminated exhibit
ton of the world of art in marble and
colors at the Scott M. Z. Church. The
attendance was good, but consisted
chiefly of children. After the congre-
CATION had sung "The Lord will Pro-
vide," the first view was presented,
which represented Adam and Eve pass
ing from the garden of Eden. About
fifty Biblical illustrations were given
which were very beautiful. Among
the most exquisite were Moses receiving
the law, the first Christmas, sea of
Galilee, and night scene on the sea of
Galilee. The concluding views were
of miscellaneous character, and were
interesting and amusing. All lovers
of art and nature should be present
this evening, as scenes in the Rocky
mountains and pictures of statuary will
be exhibited.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
Read This,

This is to notify the public that Ros.
in & Bro. 220 W. End street, the wall
decorators will sell wall paper lower
and do work cheaper than any other
paper firm in this city, let their prices
be what they may. Rosin & Bro. has
splendid assortment of all the latest
patterns, everything guaranteed salts.
factory and estimates given cheerfully.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
Handsome. Gorgeous

is the beautiful show window of Mrs.
Kirby, 2o2 King street. These bonnets
and hats arc "just too lovely for any
thing" Mrs. Kirby is daily receiving
new styles, shapes and material, and
her prices for those Gloves" of milli-
merry are within the reach Of all.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
Straw Hats.

"Truth lies in nutshell, and brev.
ity is the soul of wit" To be brief,
when the shell is broken the truth will
be discovered that Rumford Bros, 4O4
Market street, give more satisfaction
for less money than any other house
Complete assortment Of straw hats al
low prices. 7
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
Rake RIES.
4 REAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE
r OF BREAD.
JOHN Il. STEW ART

lakes this method of informing his friends
Ind customers generally that he has on &C,
|ount of the hard times, reduced the price OF
lis bread to the following low figures: a N
bound loaf from IS to 10 cents, AZ pound loa1
bom 10 to cents, II pound loaf from 8 to 3
Ients each. Cakes and pics, fresh rolls and
bik biscuit supplied every morning at rea-
|onable prices. Give Stewart. the Eighth
treet baker, trial, everything is done to suit
be customer, at 2o7 ". Eighth street. Fresh
bread, cakes, pies nd biscuits delivered daily
b all parts OF the city without extra charge.
mh25-3md
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
Grent Reduction In Beef

Economize by buying good stewine
beef at 6 to s cents pound good
roast at s to 10; best roast, IL to IA;
round steak, l2a rump steak, IA sir:
loin, l6, of R. P. Geary, stalls 10 ane
IL Third street market, and A. T.
Geary, stall 70 Second street market.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
FeaflVAl.

Don't forget the Strawberry Festival
at the City Hall, tonight, which Is
being held by the ladies Of Madeley
Chapel. Ali lovers Of delicious Straw
berries, cake and ice cream will find
bountiful supply on hand.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

RROWN'S IMPROVED PATENT UNI
ID VERSAL FAMILY SCALE.-T.e
fandsomest, Cheapest, most Convenient, and
ccurate Family Scale ever invented. The
lnly brass scale made for 81. so. 1t is provided
lth an adjustable indicator, with which you
an take the tare of a plate or anything used
weighing, Is always ready, never out OF Or
er, no weights to hunt for. and will more
nan save its cost in menth's time.
H. PlCKELS, NO. 4O3 SHiPLEY ST., -.
las the agency for this city and county. Call
"a % m exam inc this very useful article, at 4o3
HlPLEY STREET. ap24.ti
EMONED.-Mary Barnes, Nurse" for,
u merly OF E. Fourth street, has moved to
80. 4l4 LOMBARD ST. my7-l2tt
81 (OARDING.-Good board and pleasant
~ rooms, at 593 w. THIRD ST. my9-l2t*
8A Flrst-cass chance for any one wishing tC
IN learn the photographng business. Ad'
Office. my13
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
EAVENUEMARKET.-Joel Lacy d.

NHEAVENUE NUEMARKET.-Joel Lacy de.
IL sires to call the attention of hOusekeep.
rs to the Avenue Market 206 West Tenth ST.,
There everything found on the curb stone
Garket, can be procured at the lowest prices.
Fe always Keeps on hand large supply Of
Re, which is often wanted at night in cases of
fckness, and Mr.. L. will gladlyget up at any
(our ei the night to accommodate those who
pay call upon him. All goods bought at his
|!ore delivered Tree Of charge to any part OF
Pic city. myl56t
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
Economy and Comfort in
Cooking !

The Wilmington Coal Gas Company Is pre-.
Jared to furnish staves for cooking with gas.
tits an established fact that during the hot
feather cooking can be done more economi.
eally with gas than coal. and the comfert and
lonvenience Oh freedom from heat and dirt,
ives gas decided advantage over other fuel
Pample stoves on exhibition at the Office,
THIRD AND SHIPLEY SITS.
my15-3m
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

as sequence of self-Abuse; Loss Of memory,
Unusual Lassitude, Pain In the Back, Dim
ness of Vision, Premature old Age, and
many other Diseases that lead to Insa nifty or
Consumption and Premature Grave.
A3-Full particulars in our pamphlet, which
we desire to send free to every one. The Spe.
citic Medicine is sold by all druggists at 81
per package, or six packages for SIS, or will be
sent free by mail on receipt Of the money by
addressing
THE GRAY MEDICINE CO., No. 10
Mechanics Block, Detroit Mich. Ad-Sold
in Wilmington by z. JAMES BELT, Whole
sale and Retail Druggist, Cor. 9Th and Mar
ket Streets. And by Druggists everywhere.
mhlOtt
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
DuBLIC SALE DFCOWS.

Will be sold at public sale at Village Green
Delaware county, Pa, two and a half miles
|tom Linwood, on the p. w. Il b. X. r., on
THURSDAY, MAY 70, 1879,
ut one o clock p. NJ,
orty fresh cows and springers from kETS
Lancaster county. Also lot OF bulls R-K-
Dhoats and colts, harness and wagons.
Wagon will meet train that leaves VIII
hington at 10 o'clock, at LinwoOd, and re-
burn. Cattle delivered free OF charge. Two
Ind four months credit given.
ROBERTS g. TYSON.
D. W. Eyre, auc myl+3td l.w
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20
COnrt Train.

CO0fC If01ms
Leaving Wilmington at 9.2O A. M,
returning leaving New Castle at 6.15
P. NJ, and continue during term Of
Court.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20


ENlNE GRUUEklES and Wines and l. /
Il quors exclusively for medicinal purpo-
ses. Rye whiskey for bathing purposes. Doc
per quart: extra old rye, 81; Burk's old Irish
whiskey, Sl.25; Holland gin, 81; Old Tom gin
$l.5O; extra port wine, 81, best l.50; extra GIN
ger brandy, 81. best $l.5O; California cham
pagne cider, flrst premium awarded at Exhi-
bition of 1875, made purely from pea,s and
apples, it sparkles like champagne, and is
strictly Notwithstanding. Per case, l dszen
quarts, $3.50, do. 2 dozen pints, $3.50; pure
Bavarian beer, imported, per case 2 dozen
pints, 81. go; Massey's stock porter and ale,
dozen 2pints 81 40. These goods forwarded
to any address at the above prices, g. o. d.,
will refund money II not satisfactory. A bar
rel OF extra family flour, delivered at $3.50; n
barrel at the same rates, $2.75 ID barrel, 81. .3S;
A barrel, 70c. Flour exchanged If not salts
factory. All groceries as low as at any other
place in this city.
PETER J. FORD,
mh4-3m cod Third and Adams streets.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

fNORt ,LE.-Two seyen.room houses, in
goo4 repair and pleasantly located.
Lots 25XlOO feet. Price $500 clear. lot cor
|er Front and Clayton streets, 12Sxl45 feet,
his proper ty is offered at great sacrlfice to
lose estate, j. A. BOND s. CO.,
xvi COL Shinley Street.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

TNUk SALE.-A bargain, new show case,
IT, by 81 inches. Apply to
by1l-3t. III MARhEi olhEEi.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

CTROUD'S MAZIONE the best thing for
- Puddings, purer and better than corn
starch, at T. M. Weir's, 1909 Market street.
BeiOre,F ,Fleur goes any higher buy a barrel of
our excellent Flour at $6 a barrel, at T. M.
Weir's.
Our No. Mackerel at S cents per ib are a
bargain, tat and good, T. M. Weir, 1909 Mar
ket street.
Oysters &c and SC Il can, preserved plums,
preserved citron, incest thing out for tea, at
7. M. Weir's, 1909 Market street.
Stroud's Mazone for puddings, &c per b, at
T. NJ. Weir's 1909 Marx ct street
Mixers apple ginger, Tor cramps, 1ec bot
tie, at 2. NJ. Weir's, 1909 Market street.
Four lbs rice, 25c its corn starch, 25c.
Il. NJ. WEIR, 1909 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

NOR SALE A neat grocery store, all new
4 stock. Reason for selling, no one to at
nd it. Apply to N. L. JANNE1,
wifi 303 King street.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

NOR RENT.-AlI that large wharf proper
ty. storehouse and two dwellings, in tho
6yn OF Newport, suitable lor the coal, lumber,
hain or other business. Apply to
JOSEPH TATNAIL,
mbs-aod n Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

NOR SALE.-A large. well built uck wa
\ gon, 10 bbls. capacity Only used one
sason. Also good farm wagon very cheap
(nnIv to A. X. TATNALL,
Hare's Corner Road.
mratt Near CITY,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-20

= KNORTGAGES negotiated, Rents
EM collected. Properties careful.
= managed, Insurance placed In
{eliable companies, and Convey
Sncing accurately executed.
ri .w.stT HEALD Il CO.,
kank ers and Investment Brokers.
CLAYTON House Building
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21

We ought to return our thanks to
the Legislature Of Idaho Tor doing one
good thing. True, We are to wait two
years before deriving any benefit from
il, but even that delay will be much
better than If nothing was done 10 the
same direction. They passed o resola
ton directing that ex Secretary Curtis
be empowered to write up the resources
Of the Territory. The work could
have not been entrusted to more compe
tent hands. 10 the language Of the
resolution he viii BE- required to get u,
work descriptive Of our uneqnaled
climate, with its means and facilities
for commerce. aud communications; the
character. the variety and extent OF
mineral deposits and precious metals
with correct description Of all recent
discoveries Of gold, silver, lead aud
copper min 8, AMI mines of other val
liable mineral; its timber, mountain.
and streams; its advantages for railroad
enterprise aud communication; tho
pr. duct OF the mining districts, in golt
aud silver; its im. orss and exports, and
its superior advantages for the estab
lishment Of manufactures, &c.-- Ara
lanche.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21
Peculiar People.


The man who does not like to hear
himself talk.
Women who can walk gracefully with
small heels.
Young lady with pretty teeth who
dorsn't like laughing.
The man who c,n ''smile and smile"
and mt be a villain.
The man who takes out paper of
finecut 10 Il crowd.
Young lady with mole on her arm
who likes short 81 ,eves
The man who never drinks anything
stronger t an buttermilk.
A young man Of twenty who does
not KIN more than man Of forty.
Young married man who doesn't
cringe when he wheels out his first
baby.
An editor who Is not capable of run.
ming his paper better than other people
that try TO.
The man who preserves perfect ur
hanity ir c.mpany Of ladies' when his
suspender button has inst parted.-Er
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21
= -
High water.

LONDON, Msrch PA dispatch
from Szegedin this morning says that
after fearful night Of anxiety all efforts
proved useless and the water broke
through with immense force at 3 o'clock
carrying away part Of the railway
station, the e,nbankment aud rolling
stock. Within three hours the town
was many feet deep in water. Shrieks
aud cries from thousands are heard,
houses are crashing by the score, aud
in many cases carrying their inmates
with them. God knows what we shall
do tonight. There is no gas, the
works bong fifteen feet 10 water, and
fear we shall run short of food Oue
boat was just going to save large
house full Of people when fearful
crash carried with it the whole living
freight. The scene is heartren lering
Over $4,000 p ople are out OF house
aud home. hundreds are drowning, and
the water is still rising rapidly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21


Little thought, says the New York
Erening Mail, is given by residents 10
the East to the gradual Development Of
the resources Of Oregon and Washing
to1 Territory. the extreme northwestern
corner of our Republic, yet these two
divisions of the country are rising into
an importance which cannot be over.
looked. When we speak of the Pacific
coast, we naturally refer to California,
watch has become powerful factor in
our commercial, industrial aud political
affairs. and holds special power in all
three departments of the activity of the
nation. aud is becoming more prominent
eaen year. Her means of utilizing her
natural advantages by means Of ma.
chinery and local improvements are
being push d forward by euterprisiDs
men, she has no lite influence on our
relations with Mexico; and there is
chance that she may soon hid the de-
cisive vote in Congress. but her pro.
gress mus, not blind us to the national
value Of her northern peighbors.
The same paper proceeds to say that
the slow bus sure growth of Oregon for
years past was "emphasized last year by
a more marked increase of agriculture
and mining. and the climate, the rich
ness Of the soii, and the wealth of the
mineral posts, point to future pc
si,ion of the State equal, at least, to
that Of Nevada aud other gold and sill
yer producing districts contiguous to
California" This rs not written with
good discrimination for Nevada has no
agricultural resources worth speaking
Of, single mineral lode constituting
the main part Of the resources of the
State. while Oregon has an enormous
variety Of resources, md, in no sense,
except as producer Of silver. can Ne
vada compare with our State; and a
silver mine alone will never make q
great State. Toward the close Ct its
article, the Mail most justly says OF
Oregon: The inducements to settle
ment in the way of heal,hiulness and
opportunities Of making money. will
soon compel an extension IF railroad
facilities, SO that Oregon will offer The
same advantages as her earlier developed
sister States on the Western shore. II
her wake must naturally follow Wash
ington Territory the geographical Pc
sition Of which. adjacent to not unim
portant part of British America. will
lead to political and commercial ques
tons. which have already been hiniet
mt in past disputes in that corner of thu
United States. - II. of O and ".
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21

Murdered at q Funeral.


The murder mania is still spreading
throughout the North Pacific, aud has
at length reached the poor untutored
Indians. as may be seen by the follow
ing FROM the Tacoma Herald: "Old
Kitsap is an Indian Of over seventy
summers. lie claims to be doctor,
as did also native called MacKuy.
These old savages prac,iced the heath
en'sh mode of laying on of hands. beat
ing the devil round the stump. and
|o,her questionable remedies. They
were also rivals. aud despised each
Their. During the past few years, old
Kitsap has lost nine OF ten children.
He claims that MacKuy occasioned
their demise BY the process of MESA
chic tamanuous, although his profess
sional services had never been solicited
aud he was not prescott at their death
bed scenes. kitsap boldly threatened
TO avenge the death of his children BY
taking the life OF the one whom he
deemed responsible for his sorrow. A
short time ago Kitsay collected some
iurs, and with the price Of the sane
purchased revolver. The weapon he
carried beneath his lanket, on Sunday
last, while witnessing the burial of
another Indian. Mackuy was present.
1t was generally known among the In
diaus that Kitsap would have his re.
veuge on that day. While sitting up
on the round at the grave, MacKny
was but few feet in advance of Kit>ap
when the latter quietly drew his revol
yer and shot MacKuy through the
heart. He then arose, fred the deadly
missile into the heavens with an air OF
triumph, and disappeared in the forest
Old kitsap is a bad Indian; was i
prominent Toe to the whites during thu
Indian war is known to have killse
several settlers and has grown gray il
deeds Of wickedness. He II probably
END long and esentful career by sud
denly swinging into eternity at tn,
dropping Of handkerchief. DR.
Bostwick held coronor's inquest ovel
the body Of tho slain Indian, and tn.
jury found verdict in accordance witt
the above facts. Kitsap has been ar
rested, aud is now in the custody Of tn,
Indian police" --P. Standard.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21

Four or five hundred colorcd men
from South Carolina are emigra,ing to
Idaho. Transportation has been pro
vided for them, and they will be pro-
vided for until they are in condition to
take care Of themselves. The dispa Oh
which brings the intelligence Gays .they
are engaged to work On the railroad
from Boise City," This is evidently a
mistake. rs no railroad is now being
built from Baise City east, west. north
or south. Quite largs tract Of land
in Boise valley. or basin, as il is called,
has been reclaimed from the desert BY
. company which has constructed ex-
tensive irrigating canals. and !. is on
this tract probably the colouists will be
located, --Silrcr State.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-03-21
Text Of the Hill Relating to Homestead
SottlcWenta.

WASHINGTON, March 13.--The fol.
lowing is the full text Of the act grant
ing,additional rights to homestead set
tiers on public lands within railroad
limits, approved on the Sd inst:
y BE II enacted, etc.. That from and
alter the passage Of this act. even sec
tions within the limits Of any grant of
public lands to any railroad company or
70 any state in aid of any railroad or
military road, shall be open to settlers
under the homestead laws to the extent
Of 100 acres TO each settler, and any
person who has, under existing laws.
taken homestead on any even SECTION
Within The limits Of any railroad or
uilisAry road hand grants. aud Who, BY
existng laws, shall have been restricted
to 80 acres, may enter under the home.
stead laws sn additional 80 acres ad.
joining tina land embraced in his orig
inal entry, If such additional land Be-
subject to entry; or, il such person SO
elect, he may surrender his entry to the
United States for cancellation and there
upon be entitled to enter lands under
the homestead laws the same as ii the
surrendered entry had not been made
and the person 80 making az additional
entry Of so acres or new entry. aftc.
the surrender and cancellation Of his
original entry, shall be permitted SO to
do without payment Offices and commits
sious; and residence and cultivation o,
such person upon aud Of the land EN-
6saced ia his original entry shall b,
osasidered residence, and cultivation
for the same length Of time upon anc
of land embraced in his additional Of
new entry, aud shall be deducted from
the Eve years residence aud cultivation
required BY law; provided, that in NJ
case shall . patent issue upon the addi
tional or new homestead entry under
this act until the person has actually
and in conformity with the Homestead
laws occupied, resided upon aud cult
vatsd the land embraced thereon .
least one year.
The foregoing measure ives intro
duccd BY Booth in the Senate and b,
Page in the House Of Representatives
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