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Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

A Norwegian statistieian attributes a
decrease Of nine per cent. in suicides in
Norway to the recent legislation against
drunkenness, and he calls attention to
the increased prevalence Of Suicides in
Germany, which, he thinks, is caused
by the growing use Of liquor In that
country. His statistics Of suicides dur
ing the last ten years show the annual
suicides per million Of inhabitants in
Northwestern Europe and Austria to
be :--Saxony, 300; Denmark, 1s0; Wur-
temburg, 1S0; Meoklenburg, 167; Ba-
den, 1856; Prussia, 1873; Austria, l22;
Bavaria, 103; Sweden, 81; Belgium, 70,
and Norway, 80,
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
Dosing q Drug Clerks Lisuor

Charles B. Boissell, young drug
gist's clerk, at Reidsvillc, North Caro-
lima, has just brought suit against q
former employer in Alamanee county,
for $20, 900, for dosing his private toddy
bottle. II appears in the pleadingl
that a short time ago, while employed
in the drug store Of the defendant, Rus
sell, for the sake Of convenience, kept
private bottle Of whisky in the store,
and very frequently imbibsd SO freely
that he was unable to work. His en-
ployer found the source Of the trouble,
and one day put some chemical in the
bottle. It made the clerk quite sick.
he was then discharged. The Joke be-
coming known, Boiasell has lost several
other positions, and finally has brought
this suit.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
Lonewood yearly Meeting.

on Saturday, was largely attended, +,
when after singing, memorial Of Sarah
Hayes was read by Mary Baily. Mrs. Z.
Turner, Of Chadd's Ford, gave an 40
count Of her "Children's Weer in the
Country" followed by dissertation on
"Bo1ily Piety," by the Chairman. "Im-
mortality" and "monopolies'' were
subjects up for discussion. On Sunday
afternoon Mr.. Mills preached and next
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev.
John G. Kimbls will preach.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
A ton Of gold or silver contains o.

A ton Of geld or silver contains 2s,.
1856 inches. A ton Of gold is worth
$602,S75. A ton Of silver, at the pres.
ent rate per ounce, is worth about 832-
900, A cubic foot Of gold weighs 1900
pounds and is worth nearly $500, 900.
A cubic foot Of silver weighs 900
pounds, and is worth about 10000.
The value Of gold coin, bars and bull
ion in. circulation in the world is esti-
mated at $3,50O, 900, 900. This would
make in mass . twenty-five foot cube.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
Wealthy Amo rican women.

The richest woman in America, and,
indeed, except royalty and Baroness
Burdett Couxtis, the richest in the
world, it is said, is Mrs. E. H. Green,
the wife Of the vice-president Of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Her father owned q feet Of whaling
ships and died when his daughter was a
mere girl and left her a fortune Of
about $1,000, 900, which has now ac.
cumulated to more than $27, 1000, 900.
The richest young ladies in New York
are the Misses Garner, the daughters
of Commodore Garner, who was drown.
ed under yacht that overturned few
years ago. He made his fortune in
Wall street, and left his daughters four
or five millions each.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
Natures Featherea Police Force

Natures Feathered PoIioe Horoe.
For tho Republican.
MIssls. EDIToRs: - The swallow.
swift and night hawk..are the gaurdiana
Of the atmosphere; they check the in
crease Of insects that would otherwise
overload 1t. Woodpeckers and fly
catohers protect the foliage, Black
birds, crows, thrushes, robins and
larks, protect the surface Of the soil;
snipe and wood-cook protect the soil
under the surface. Each tribe has its
respective duties to perform in the
economy of nature; and it is an un-
doubted fact, thst If birds were all
swept off the face of the earth, man
could not live upon 1t, vegetation
would wither and die, insects would
become 80 numerous that no living be-
ing could Withstand their attacks. The
Wholesale destruction occasioned by
grasshoppers which have devastated
the West, is, to great extent per-
haps, caused by the thinning out Of
the birds, such as grouse, prairie hens,
&C., which feed upon them. The great
and insstimsble service done to the
farmer, the gardener and florist by the |
birds is only being known by sad ex-
perienoe. Spare the birds and save
the fruit. The little corn and fruit
taken by them, lie more than oompen-
sated by the quantities Of moxious in
scots they destroy. The long persecut-
cd crow has been found by actual ex-
perienoe to do more good by the guam
titles Of grubs and insects he devours,
than the harm he does in all the corn
he pulls up. He after all is rather q
friend than an enemy to the fsrmer.-
In France, the little bird commonly
known as the English Sparrow, is pro.
.ected by stringent laws, as q public
You call them thieves and pilliager's but
They are the winged wardens ofyour farms.
Who frsm the corn fields drive the insidious
foe,
Ana from your harvssts keep hundred
harms. |,
Jrushing the beetle in his coat OF mail, II
And crying havoc on the slug and snail"
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
As might be expected the best edito

As might be expected the best editor
Ia Delaware sees nothing good in the
Republican platform adopted at Chica-
60. This surprises nobody, but is only
proof positive that the platform is
the best ever adopted by any party.
Gregg Chandler and family start TO-
morrow for Ocean Grove, N. j., where
they will pass the summer.
W. A. Bacon advertises stray COW
that came to his premises on Sunday
last.
Abraham Murray bas opened an un-
dertaksr's shop at No. s2s King street.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
CLOTHING.
CLOTHING.

Now,att the beginning Of sum-
mer weather, we have the full
est assortment Of everything
in Mems, Young Mems and
Boys Clothing.
We have proved It under the
most favorable circumstances
every way !; We like our stock ;
We have. cloths and shapes in
Vulnerable TO suit all tastes
and uses ; our prices are, as
they always are, at the very
bottom /; and you have this ad-
vantage in buying Of us-ysu
are welcome to bring backiany-
thing that don't suit and get
your money!
Other merchants may try TO
suit you with Clothing as faith
fully as we do; they succeed in
proportion TO their facilities.
Nobody except us, SO far as we
know, asks you over and over
again to take your money back
II he can't suit you.
We have always full assort-
ments Of Gentlemen's furnish
ing. In Shirts We make to
measure the finest at . quarter
below the current price; and
in ready-made shirts we make
three qualities, each having
It's admirers.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
A Loss.

A hne colt belonging to Lewis R.
Springer Of this city, which was pas
turing on the farm Of DR.. Duffy on the
Philadelphia pike, in attempting to
jump ever four foot wall last Wednes-
day, fell and injured itself 60 badly
that lookjaw ensued causing death.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

ALL TRANSIENT ADVER
hIOllUh. ~ to be inserted In the columns
tlsensStm tlaWntmAN must Invariably be paid
70, l.ss SssTppDtaey op taey will NOV be given any az
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

.or,oE-THE DELAWARE LOAN
i,S%jatIoa now offers new stock for
SaIIday or evening, on ....
w V'H CIEV. q. MARlS, Seo'y.,
asa OtBcs Owl ShiDley st., t2nd hoor.)
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

'DRSALg.-NEW SERIES CLAYTON
JQsn Association, Sl.0> a share. This
5MldOn pays the whole amount Of loan
affects The premium mon THY.
N. L. ICHTENSTElN,
Elnd Secretary,
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

ucr 1--WE HUNDRED sHAREs,
|A1OilIi,Vs ssriss Mechanics Loan Stock for
w., Ea 'OayInent on tho second Tuesday
bIE' App' ". J. MORROW, sec'y.
AT French street.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

AMOBUTH BEACH LOTS FOR SALE.
4 Two very desirable lots for sale at q
Osrner lots, also ''stOck" lots.
Apply REV. U. W. PRETrYMAN,
|I!l9d LeWes, Del.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

DR DRSALE.-FOUR ROOMED FRAME
Aoale and shed kitchen ; lot b0Hl64 feet,
Ninth street between Lincoln and Union
R See owner on promises.
Istet FREDCOURTNEY.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
FOR SALE.

q, sALE.-A GOOD FIVE RUUM
w MI mouse In South Wilmingtons Not
"a MANI nancy wanted. Also q lot Of good sash
~ % Iuouire Of Tx. BABUOOK,
its N. b. corner Of and and King.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

l,OR SALE CHEAP.-EI0HT HORSE
M rover boiler and engine.
JOHN q. H1RZEL,
tl,md 208 y. 2nd st.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

|AsSDr.ElD.-G0oD ~. ACTIVE BOY t14)
Nh N' accustomed to store pref. No. 8
67+2t
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

4SrE d,,,,iE p.-THREE EXPERIENCE
nssd ssdSa'aKers sna, at ll9 Market st.; none
IAlN apply also gitl to do housework.
M, CUBE.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

BRICK HOUSES; PAY
l9per cent interest; $1,000 Tor the row.
HEALD & co.,
|Hkte 7th and Market.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

|OR SALE.-LOT 126xl6o FEET, ON
ShallcroSs ave. near middle depot.
GREGG h PIERCE,
&lG Clayton House.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

NR sALE-A SMALL BOILER; SUIT
sble for steam yacht or small business.
III ai fling St o-Su
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

|VRsALE.-Two STORY DWELLING
house, s rooms with bath. Apply on
hlH Sl4 W. It'll st.; terms easy. 63ltl2t
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

|,9RsALE, RENT OR EXCHANGE
\ 4 valuable store stand In the vii. Msa
kdNeW London, Chester county, Pa; s
kssa brick dwelling; excellent business
m Fr particulars apply ct No. 8 East
n, OF No. TQ6 East 9Th st., Wilmington,
6-2.e.o.d-tfdkW
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
~L1TICAL CAnns
'ONrY ASSESSOR.

N (sssaslslf fasd as , would respectfully ar
IN, COUNTY 20 y candidate for the nomt
% the CitvS ihtSseesor " ior the Northern
Of tSs Ky o. Wilmington, subject
|s atII M republican party.
NnAS. D. WOODWARD.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

1LD .ns allo -lo) PAIR SPRING OHIOK.
A,S III ibys. uo ivsred Vs weekly, Weighing mot
Esu N, / APPLETON,
Third ct. Market,
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
WANTED.

NIhsp.-A MI, SMALL GIRL TO DO
hi sISA' homework. Z. A. PARRY,
o27 Market 81.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

Ts,t,EsD'.A a, ,s' CARRIAGE TRIMMER
S,t.t 'ue Novelty Carriage Works, az
67t3t
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
NOTICES.
If HORSES AN

.<SSKENT OF HORSES AN
IA SUIs' ,,,., ,,., N, ,,,,,,,,.D,
mtr a'' u muIes in tho city oil Whining.
ttsnis spu y, iSS) Is now completed and on
M fr lle a. AZ Of CLERK oil Council, whore II
|nh iDs UIT mill the 80th day 0i June inst,
Irnalnn nn,natIon and inspection Of those
|fbt si'p'' z. b. FRAZER,
Ekrssa' Clerk Of Council.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

N.B-Messrs. George Justis, Thomas n.
Foreman, william q. Foreman, Joseph T..
Frank and James F. Carpenter, are as:o-
ciated with this hsuse and invite their friends
to call and sec them. 9l7.5m =
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT In.
vite the public to call and examine eur OK
tensive limo Of LINENS and ALAPACAS,
lust receiyed, and are selling ct last year's
prices NATHAN LlEbEhAAN.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08
BOARDING..

lara lv ',S y saEDsl6 MARKET STREET.
,Ia SIu nIaa desirable rooms to let with
ltIndP dP''A'ant location; also day board.
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

SPBoIAL.-Trousers made for
&c and $5, broken assortments,
but excellent and seasonable,
are going, while they last for
$3.50,
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

With hom.S t.-PLEASANT ROOMS
'uie comforts. 600 Washinyton. .5a8
Daily Republican., 1880-06-08

family. ~ '1i SO o. o. tih
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03

Interruptions put : nsrssstt out vsstl
badly--especially If they eous neaf
twittiDg on facts" A. bssgging
"hero Of Dead wood" jusa rstafned
from the mines. sat in drss store n
Detroit, telling his neighbors what his
pluck and energy had .lone:f > h AZ,
4 left this city with only IN AL
lars in my pocket, but.with . heart -"
"Only ten dollars, and ] know IL, foe
I lent you Eve OF that. and never e.
pected to see it again." interrupted
second admirer, with good deal q
heartiness.
A shadow of pain fitted across The
face of the hero, but he braced up and
went on.
II provided myself with mining
did you get trusted. or ray cash
for them?" interrupted the mAa on the
other side Of the store.
The hero did not deign to reply, but
said,- .,.,.
~ knew that energy and pluck
would bring luck. Here 1t home,
everybody seemed to keep me down.
but there -"
Say, I didn't try to keep you down"
suddenly observed O. shoemaker.
Didn't trust you for pair Of boots
when nobody else would, and didn't
raise the money to pay your due, and
saved you from q trip to the House Of
Correction" '.et't
The hero partially admitted the COR
rection, and had just opened his mouth
to go on when the druggist asked him
to wait until he could put up ten cents
worth OF castor oil for customer. The
hero waited, and when the oil had Nesa
put up, he continued. - .isas.., .,.,Y IN,
~ knew I had only myself ~ depend
on, and that fact nerved me up.i I
pushed for the mines --- a
els that q fight 2" interrupted one oG
his hearers, az q furious growing No.
heard out Of doors. es.s ,ls,s,l ss1s
All rushed to the door, but 1t sswasI =
false alarm, and after they haA ~
turned to the store, the hero settled
himself back. and remarked, -
Here in Detroit, energy, plnck and
ambition counted for nothing. II Il
tried to climb - ..sass-ssrs.-.ys,s
"And while think of it, /" patin tsae
grocer, two doors below, TN bead
you the account run up BY your u i.sh 1
or in your absence. I never ext..-ssa
it would be paid, but I couldn't s<S ths
old lady 60 to the poor-house!"
It took some little time for the here
to get another start, and he had not ~
reached the mines when in came con.
stable, who asked him to step -
doors, and after an earnest conversation.
he walked of in his company =. Dsfrs9
Free Press. s9sias
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03
Cost of Spirits and Beer.

The profit on the sale Of WhiskY byse-
tail is enormous. There ere In bar
rel OF whisky thirty. one gallons. ~
retail there are "a drinks In gall.
and 1854 drinks in barrel; COST -
gallon, say $3.50. This makes fhs -
Of 81 ealions $77.50, and I, e81x ti1h'
at 10 cents drink are t1ARGo. Ode
duct the cost, $77.6O, and i ]aAvee e.
profit for one barrel OF whisky. 4l20oos
II n saloon. keeper can ssil ~ b6ta1onN
mop,~ he receives 2483. 80, and fer 49,
year S5.633.20. Take ont for expepee
81 500. and it leaves net profit u
$4,000 40. aaa. 81 gas All ssu eft
For barrel Of ale Of 81 gallons -
cost il about %. In i gallon the n5
Der Of drinks will average Is, 1t 8 ss1ts
drink; this 10 90 cents . gAll0a, ~
$27. 90 barrel. Deduct the enSt r
beer, %, and il leaves Of profit $1@.9 IL
barrel, or on the II .00O. 900 ~ n1ftG
at cents glass for beng - ~
of S275, 0O0, 900 $3.50 q.
The cost to the people of ~ 9nH1
States for distilled and fefmehte& A.
rors must be some $500, 0q0 0Qa : zen.
This is an enormous sum for dltnkl
And not dollar Of this vast expondf
ture adds anything 70 the physical
mental, or moral we'll being Of or
family, bat creates miseFy and evil ~
yond the power Of any PEN 70 descxi0a
or any imaRinationtto C0nceiye. A16
yet we have this ,fact 70 console NJ
There are not ~ much ardent spifit1
consumed now. pev capita, = dlty yoo1o
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03
Dickens Advice to His Son on Go.
ing to College.

My DEAR HARRY IL have your let.
tor here this morning. inciose You
another check for E25. and I write by
this post ordering three dozen sherry.
two dozen port. and three dozen light
claret to he sent down to you. Now
observe attentively. We must have no
shadow Of doubt. Square up every-
thing whatsoever it has been necessary
to buy. Let not farthing be out
standing on any account when we be.
gin together with your allowance. Be
particular in the minutest detail. /
wish to have no secret FROM you in the
relation We are to establish together,
and l. therefore, send you Joe Gritty
letter bodily. Reading it you will
know exactly what know, and will
understand that treat you with per-
feet confidence. 1t appears to me tina,
an allowance of $3.50 year will be
handsome for all your wants, if send
you your wines. I mean this to in.
clude your tailor's bill, as we'll al
every other expense, and l strongly
recommend you to buy nothing in
Cambridge, and to take credit for moth
ing but the clothes with which your
tailor provides you. As soon as you
have got your furniture accounts in, lei
US wipe all those preliminary expenses
clean out, and l will then send YOU
your first year. We will count in il
October, November and December, and
your second year will begin With the
new year. If you dislike at first tax.
ing charge of so large sum as e62
1Os., You can have your money from
me half-quarterly. You know how
hard I work for what get; and I think
you know that I never had money help
from any human creature after was
child. You know that you are one oi
many heavy charges on me, and that
trust to your 80 exercising your abili-
ties and improving the advantages Of
your past expensive education as soon
as possible to diminish this charge.
say no more on that head. Whatever
you de, above all other things, keeI
out of debt and confide in me. If you
ever find yourself on the verge of any
perplexity, come to me. You will never
find me hard with you while you are
manly and truthful. As yoar brothers
have gone away one by one, l have
written to each of them what am now
going to write to you. You know thai
you have never been hampered will
religious forms OF restraint, and that
with meres unreasoning forms
have no sympathy. But I mos
strongly and affectionately impress up
on you the priceless value Of the New
Testament, and the study of that bool
as the one unfsiling guide in life
Deeply respecting it. aud bowling down
before the character of our Saviour q,
separated from the vain constructions
and Inventions of men, you cannot &C
very wrong, and will always pre-
serve at heart Q true spirit of ven
GRAFTON and humility. Similarly i'm.
press upon you the habit of saying 9
Christian prayer every night and morn
ing. These things have stood by me
oil through my life; and remember
that tried to render the New Tesla
ment Ineligible to You and lovable BY
you when ysu were mere baby. AnG
SO God bless you. Ever your affection
ate father.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03

Mere bashfulness without merit liz
awkward; and merit without modesty,
insolent. But modesty with merit has
a double claim to acceptance. and gen.
orally meets with as many patrons a.
b0holders. Addison.
Let the counsel of thine own heart
stand. for there is no man more faithful
INTO thee than it. A mans mind IL
sometimes wont to tell him more than
seven watchmen that sit above IN
high tower The Apocrypha.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03
Novel TOOthacne Cure.

A singular superstition, lingering
among the rural population of Eng.
land, was Witnessed by tourist, moi
long since. in a country churchyard.
He was present at funeral, and OBJ
served among the group OF rsourners !
young man who particularly attracted
attention by bis swollen face and the
utter detection of his appearance.
Here, at last. is one true mourner, "
thought the Rnglishman. While this
though. was passing through his mind,
the supposed mourner took mp . skull
which lay ON the top Of heap of dry
mold and crumbled bones!
He raised it to his lips, and with his
own teeth extracted tooth from it.
Horror Allied the stranger as he
watched this proceeding, and saw him
throw the skull carelessly away, while
he wrapped the teoth in paper and put
it in his pocket.
"Can you tell me why he did that p
asked our tourist OF an old man who
had stood beside him during the fune-
raj ceremony.
Gay, surely, your honor. The boy
was very bad wi the toothache, an its
allowed to be . cure if you draw . tooth
frae skull wi your ain teeth. He'll
sew the tooth in his clothes, an wear it
as long as he lives"
"You don't tell me so! Do you
think the remedy will be efiectual ?"
Its like enough, sir" replied the
old man, showing where q tooth was
sewed in the lining of his own waist.
coat. Its five years since / pulled
that ane the same way, an / never had
a touch O. the toethache since.-44U thu
Year Round.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03

flowers, cracked through the center;
and then, to my establishment, hanled
me pair which bore the exact copy Of
the Worcester mark. SO beautifully
painted, and SO exact in form and char
acter, that none but lrst-rate dealers
and collectors conld have possibly told
the difference. adding that she could
initiate anything"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-09-03
The Western Man.

"We have invented what we call a
system OF education approaching per
lection as an organization. comprehen-
sive, diffused, all-iDclusive. necessarily
more or le So superficial. Its aim is to
teach everybody everything. Perhaps
o more exact statement of the truth is,
that the aim is to train everybody to
pass an examination in everything. It
may be said that the exclusive exami-
nation system encourages two virtues
to forgive and to forget-in time to
forgive the examiner. and to forget the
subject OF the examination. The tests
OF the value of our System of education,
already tending to become too machine.
like, will be two.fold, and tho results
nay not be marked before the lapse of
generation or two. First, what kind
of an education, as to the more impor-
tant elements of character, are We to get;
and, second, what is to DO the effect of
O universal education, or universal
smattering of learning, upon the in
clination to work, to work with the
hands, to earn living by manual Ia.
Dor? The noblest aspiration of youth
is the cultivation Of the mind--if the
body is not neglected. But it the
Western man should get the notion
that it is any less honorable. or in the
end less satisfactory, to work with II
hoe than with peu or yard stick, he
will foster an idea that is neither now
nor needed in the world, for the East.
ern mau has already run it into the
ground. '-Srribaer.
The grimy, vast petroleum district
of Pennsylvania has a busy life of its
own, little understood by those who
have not passed some time in it. The
oil-wells and serpent-like pipelines;
the clacking pumps and gaunt derricks;
the foundries blazing night aud day;
the mines new and disused; the variety
added by the changeful seasons, wilt
ing summer, and bitter, biting winter:
the rough hill-sides sown with small
dwellings,; the queer mixture OF races,
tongues, costumes and manners among
the laboring p'pulation-all these
make district teeming with unique
interest.
ABRAHAM LINCoLN's OBEDIENCE. -
Washington's obedience to his moth
or is we'll known. But the obedience
Of Lincoln to his step-mother was no
less exact than that of Washington.
After his death she said:
- can say what not one mother in
ten thousand can of boy-Abe never
gave me cross look, and never re-
fused, in fact or appearance. to do any
thing requested him; nor did ever
give him q cross word in all my life.
He was dutiful to me always. Abe was
the best boy ever saw or ever expect
to see."