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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
Dyspepsia and Constipation.

Flora Clay Co.,, I'll. DEAR SIR: have used your reliable Indian Blood Syrup for Dyspepsia and Constipation, and have received great benefit therefrom.
 ROBERT GRAY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
]. l.. HINTON.
Liver Complaint.

Poland, Clay CO, Ind. DEAR STR: was afflicted with Liver Com plaint for twelve months, and was entirely cured by the use of your Indian Blood Syrup. It is undoubtedly the greatest medicine known to the world.
 c. W. GRABLE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
Never Fails to Cure.

Bedford Lawrence Co.,, Ind DEAR SIR: Mywifc was very sick with Female Weakness and had her treated by numhsh h of physicians but she received no benefit from" them. At last was persuaded to try yonr valu. able Indian Blood Syrup, and it has effect ually relieved her.
 ISAAC EMHoFF
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
Another Sufferer
MARY IRWIN.

Plymouth, Hancock Co., I'll. DEAR SIR: I have used your very excellent highly bel e1cial results.
 MARY IRWIN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05

MR. STURGEON writes from Mentone that England should listen to Mir. Glad stone, cease clustering, and make right eousness and peace their guide.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05

The English papers state that the In- man Steamship Company has signed a contract with the Barrow Ship Building Company to build gigantic steel steam ship for the Atlantic service. It is to be, in dimensions, steam and appointments, the most superb steamer in the world, not excepting the Sahara and the Parl- sian now building for two other trans atlantic lines, which are to be of about 7500 tons burden, 800 feet in length, 50 feet in beam and Il feet in depth of hold, Agents of steamship companies, in speaking of these new and large steamships, said there was a great need for larger vesse's s in the European pas senger trade, but owing to the Sandy Hook bar and the increased draft of larger vessels, there had been some hesi- tancV in supplying this need
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05

DR. BuLL's Cough Syrup should be kept in every family. A slight Cough, if un- checked, is often the forerunner of Con- sumption, and timely dose of this won derful medicine, has rescued many from an early grave.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
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Bowel Consumption.

Silverville, Lawrence County, Ind DEAR STR: My little daughter was taken with tion. She fingered along and became reduced to q mere skeleton. tried three physicians but they failed to relieve her. Your agent called and advised me to try your Indian Blood Sy- rup, which did, and it WAS not long before 1t restored her to perfect health
 JOHN D. HALL
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05

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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
PRICE OF LARGE BOTTLES, PRICE OF SMALL BOTTLES,

Read the VOLUNTARY TESTiMoNIALS of Persons who have been CURED by the use of the BLOOD PURIFIER.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
REPUBLl0AM Tl1AG UT.
Republican State Convention.

= A State Convention eff the Rcplb'ioan Par
ty OF Delaware Will he held AT Dover. OF
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER I'd, at o'ciack
p. m, for the purpose Of nominating three
candidates for residential Ela tors, ami q
Candidate for Representative in Congress
The Convention will consist Of Is DELEGATES
-18 IN be- chosen fro rev castle county, Il
from Kent county from Suss county; ap.
portioncd in the usual numbers In the re-
spec i've HUNDREDS aud Yards.
The mode OF se'eHling the Delegates to said
C0nvt ntion 81 all be as folOws, viz:
The republican voters OF Kent and Sussex
Counties will assemble at their usual voting
places at O'Clock, p. m, on SATU RDA)
AUG ?8th. and Immediately proceed to Sc
leet three judges IN hold the delegate cleo
tion pni the Judges So selected shall, as so0p
as CHOSEN, open the polls Tor said delegate
election and hold thu same open until
O'Clock, p. IN.
In the several Wards of ths City oc VII.
mington, and Hundreds in New C-stle roun.
ty, the Republicans Rill assemble ct o'clock
p M. and select three Judges to hold he del
egafe election and the judges 80 selected
snail, as soon as chosen, open the polls Tor
the election OF sad delegates, and keep the
same open until Clocg, 10.
None but Republicans, or those pie lying a
full support TO the Ticket nominated by the
Convention will be allowed to vote for dele
gates. The election OF delegates shall be ty
ballot.
Upon closing the pills, the Judges duly
chosen shall publicly count the votes and I'M |
mediaLsly certify the result to the Chairman
Of the State Central Committee.
BY order Of State Central committee.
Il. W. CAM N, Chairu an.
Dover, Del, aug, Is, 1887.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

THE Republican nomination for City
Assessor and Collector Of the Northern
District Of Wilmington takes place to-
day in the various wafds Of the North
ern district, between the hours Of three
and seven o'clock. Every Republican
in the Northern district should vots TO-.
day for one of the several excellent
candidates who have submitted their
names for public consideration. The
candidates are Edmund Provost, Lewis
zebley, Zaohariah Pickels, Washington
Mason and Alexander Chandler. These
are all firstclass candidates, and it is
fortunate that the voters in the district
cannot possibly make any mistake.
This, however, should not be any ex-
cuse for retaining from voting to day.
Nothing does more to encourage party
than large legitimate and honest vote
at the primary electors. Thsre will
be no nomination election held in the
Southern district to-day.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

IN RELATION to the Republican poni-
nation for Congress a the approaching
State Convention, it is ow stated thai
the Honorable John W. Houston, AS
sociate-Justice Of thu superior Court of
Delaware, will b. urged as candidate.
at the san time it is said that Edward
6. Bradfor ESQ, Jr, being a young
man will not DO brOug forwar,!-but
we are not sure thRt Mr.. Bradford has
any aspiration whatever in that direc-
tion at the present time. A healthy
breeze has waited the name Of Solomon
Minot Curtis Of New ark, into prominence
as a candidate for Congressional honors.
With such men as the Hon. N. B.
Smithers, Hon. John W. Houston and
). NJ. Curtis from which to choose 9
nomiEee for Congress, the Republicans
OF Delaware, should hold up their heads
and 60 into the contest with fixed de-
termination to win.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

Ar THE meeting of the City Council
ON Thursday evening 100000 was re
ported in Bank to the credit Of the city
This is all well enough, but it will b
remembered that the Democrats apC
their organ, the Gazstte, promised ovel
and over that there would be Sl20, 00(
in bank by the first Of September. 7'hii
does not look like It.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
Democrats Playing Fast and
Loose,

In the commencement of the campaign
the Democrats of Indiana wanted to
have great Democratic boom in Octo.
Der, and go made their influence felt
upon tbs Democratic Supreme court Of
the State, that the court decided The
amendment unconstitutional changing
the time for holding the State election
for the second Tuesday of October to the
first Tuesday of November. This of
course was 10 give Hancock and Egg
lish grand send off in advance of the
November election and raiss a tidal
wave that would sweep New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut and other states
into the Democratic ranks and elect
Hancock. They have found out now
however that they have no hope Of
carrying the State in October and they
have fled a petition asking the su-
preme court Of the State to reverse its
decision on the legality of the constitu-
tional amendment, thus putting the cleo
tion for Governor over until November.
This il confession of defeat, as we'll
as bitter satire On the judicial char
aoter CT the court. The petitioners viz
tually declare that they think the
Democratic judges will decide any
thing tie party wants them to do.
Though the Republicans at first we're
opposed to the decision of the Supreme
court, because it was done for political
effect, they are equally opposed to the
reversion Of the decision now. Qrite
enough hes teen done already to make
Indiana sure for the Republicans with
ont the Supreme court making bigger
fools than ever of themselves. The
prospect is booming up 90 beautifully |
for the Repu blicsns row that VS. do not
want the Democrats to bow any lower
into the mud ard mire of deceit and
fraud. 1t Looks now very much like
literally solid North for Garfield and
Arthur. There is little or no doubt
about Connecticut ard NV jersey.
New York was long afo taken out Of
the doubtful columns and the only
question now is the size Of the Rspub-
lican majority. Alabama did tbs bust
ness.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

EMGCRA1s CLAIM that thu colo, ed
peopls Of the Syuth are ga y "to vote
for Hancock becaus they can Under
stand thai he WIS g. General and fought
in the war with Genera Grant but
they can't see why they should vote for
Garfield, le2cuss they never heard of
him." If the method of count sdopted
at the recent election in Alabama is to
be carried out in the solid South, the
'otes Of the colored people will be
counted for Hancock whether they have
ever heard Of him or not.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
NOTICES.
TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTlUE-CITY
4 AMI SEIIllI. TAXES ElR 1ARn

TiNAX PAYERS TAKE EOTlCE-CITY
4 AND SCHOOL TAXES FOR 1880,
The undersigned, receivers OF taxes Jcr the
Otty OF Wilmington, will be at NO. 10 EAST
SIRREI, between MarSet and King
streets. on ard alter tho first day of July,
lsSV, between the hours OF and II In the
morning, and from to 8 in the afternoon, for
the purpose OF receiving taxes. Tn all tlXes
paid during the Month of July there will be
y reduction OF five CENTS on every dollar, and
al taxes paid on or after the first DAY Of
august, including the first Tuesday CT Sep.
tamDer. shall be payable without deduction
OF addition as aforesaid, and all taxes unpaid
on the day next after the first Tuesday in
Se' tember, shall be increased by the ad d.
tiCn Of per ceutum on the amount thereof,
EDWARD PROVOST,
Receiver Northern District,
Including all north OF Sixth street.
VIM. KlNE,
Receiver Southern district,
9tt Including all south o. Sixth st.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
YsTEW CASTLE COUNTY, SIS.

49, 1.-THE STATE OF DELAWARE
}SGAL To TIE SHERIFF OF NEW CASTLE
(N~~~) IoU9TY, GREETING:
Whereas, Janc X. Kelley, by her petition
TO the Judges Of our Superior Court, uled in
the ot6ne OF tho Fr0ttOnota1y Of the said
Court, In and for view Gas le County, for Inc
cause OF complaint thtrrin alleged, has made
application 10 our sail Judges that decree
may be pronounced DISSOLVE the mar iage
existing between the petitioner and hGr nus.
band, HenTy N. Kelley. We thereto com
rland you, as you have hereto fore been COM
manded. that you summon nenry N Kelley
80 that he be and Gppcar BET 70 the said
Judges Of our said Cont at tbs next term
thc!co! To b. held at New Castle, On Monday,
the twenty second day OF November next, TO
answer the allegations Of the said Petition,
and ais 10 shcw csuso, ifany he has, why a
decree OF the said Court should not be made
dis'Ulylng tho marriage existing between him
and the said petitioner according to tho Act
OF Assembly IN such case ade and provided.
And also TO DO and receive what the said
Court shall then and there consider concern
ing him In this behalf, as TO the court shall
seem meet and consistent witt the provisions
Of the said Act OF Assembly.
witness the Honorable Joseph P. Conegys,
Esquire, at Rev Castle the twenty eighth
Gay OF May, A. d, Eighteen Hundred and
Issue June 18th, 1880
CHAS. BEASTEN, Prothon'y.
The above is true copy of ''allas sum.
mons l'A.l for divorce, No. 10, to November
Term. A. d 1880. JOHN PYLE. sheriff,
New Castle, July l7th, A. d., 1880. 8!S
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
T RlEkDS' SCHOOL.

Fourth and West sts, Wilmington. Del. viii
| open It's Fall Term 0u the first Second lay
| OF Ninth Month tMonday, SEPT. 6,h 10 cOn
tinue during twenty full weeks All ooks
ard other school material are furnished trse
There are no extras in this schoo!: Tts school
is thoroughly organized. Boys and girls OF
the advanced grades study In separate rooms
but rectte together. The primary pupils are
in room by themselves under a competent
teacher. Fairgrounds arc a. the disposal OF
the children. The school building Though
easy Of access Is not surpassed Tor quiet anG
retirement by any in tho city. In addition
to the usual hpglish branches are taught
Drawing, Book keeping. Latin German and
French. french * taught by PHOF. H. F.
LOUBlGNAL, A. NJ, without extra charge
Railrona and boarding accommodations will
he provided Tor pupils from the country
Parents and guardians who are uncertain
what sch oil to select for their cuil&ren Will
do well to call on us. Send for circulars and
apply for further information 10 I, Prlnci.
pal. FRED. EnEN RAOH,
el3-Sh-stw Eesldsnch. eos King st.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

WADE HAMPTON says he is perplexed
and worried by the Republican papers.
We have not the least doubt of it, and
we would not be surprised if Hancock
is little worried too about the way
bis proposition for full vote, = free bal.
lot and fair count Is met In Alabama.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

If TIE CURTAIN were removed the
public would perhaps have seen and
heard Ieprinsnd of certain prcmi.
nent police officer for abusing Lis wife.
Reports this morning we're that he had
been suspended, but this was contra
dictsd. If this cficer is as instrumental
at the approaching city election in vet
ing as many rspeaters as lie was in.
strumental in voting last year. the
motives for his retention will be self
evident. -
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

ETGf1sn,Tu Democratic candidate fer
Vice President, shows his sympathy for
poor nep by selling them property
t'k.ng first mortgage upon it and
hen selling them out OF house and
home. How d. the workingmen Of
Wilmington like the picture?
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
"Pat Tn or RnUtUD.O

J. W. Goodman, Of Pittsburg. Penn
sylvanis, wishes it understood that
the following offer is open until the
25th inst 5000 that Garfield will
carry Pennsylvania by 10000; $4,000
that New York will give Garfield 5000,
and $4,000 that Garfield will be
elected
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
SAMARITAE'S GIFT!


TORONTO, DHTk RIO, May ., 1889,
Desmond Co., 9l5 Race st., Philadelphia:
II IL now about three months since you sen
me package o, your $ maritan's q lit tor my
trouble (althOu h | had go confidence In ii
when sent Tor 1t, rs l had tried so many
different cures and doctors that / gave up
hope OF being curod at all,) but 1t cured me
In about five days. l would have written
sooner 10 inform you but thought had better
wait 10 see that 1t did not break out again or
leave any ill.ettect after so quick cure but
| can BOW state without fear Of contradiction
90 lar tnat 1t has not left any OF the illeffects
that medical men 80 urSsent'y Impress upon
the minds Of their patients OF too quick a
cure. Thanking you Tor your prombLDess In
sending the Gilt, l remain yours
-
The atOvH letter explains Itself. 1t shows
that the Gamaritan's Git Is positive cure
ior any Gaze Of gonOrrhma in short time.
This letter no doubt was prompted by gen
orous heart, with view to benefit Others
SIMILARLY situated.
;iamaritan's Giit-Talo packages, 81; ia.
male, 3d. Sent by mail by desmond x Co.,
10 hacc e., Philadelphia, Pa. Sold by
Z. JAMES BELT, OH and Market stS.. VII
Lingtol. Dol. and BY druggists. 43C-mslY
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
YENO THE FRONT !

Char'ey KOle, the veteran Ice cream dealer.
has made ample arrangements to supply Lis
many customers with the largest and cheap
est Watermel0ns that can bs found In TINS
CITY. Charley has a reputation OF keeping
me Watermelons, and he would be pleased w
see his many customers. Give MIN a call al
DIS Stalls IN the second st. market All orders
promptly fiiied. slit CHAS. KYLE.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

NOTICE-NO1ICE IS HEREBY
~ given that the partnership existing DO.
tween George W. Wells and Frederick l..
fuckers, under the firm name of Wells y
Duckets, has been dissolved by mutual con.
sent. The real estate busiuegs will be CON
Linued by George W. Wells. Frederick II.
DuckeTs W. carry on tho stationery tu'iness
Ut the W. cor. of Fourth and King streets,
and respectfully INVITES the public to give
aim CAL. GEORGE ". WELLS
Sl3tot FREDERICK + DUCKERS,
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
NOTIOE-DIVIDEND.

NOTIUE-DIVIDEND
IN OFFICE OF THE
WILMINGTON Coal GAS Co,
WILMIEr TON, Aug. 3, 1880.
The directors of the Wilmington Coal Gas
Company have this day declared dividend
OF three dollars per share Tor the past six
months pay able on demand
WILLIAM +. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
s3u 80 Shlpley street.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

PERSONS ARE eau
Az toned against negotiating our check,
No. 1858 On the First National Bank, drawn
TO tho ordcr OF William P. Z arr for SI453t, it
having boon lost or Iri.laid by Kari, and pay.
ment having been stopped
gll-.od6t VIM. BUSH SEQ.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
QUE CIRCULATION.

We iuvIte sbe buNiDess men add
merchants the city 10 call ma tbc
REPUBLICAN office ard see our
large edition. beiag printed. You
are welcome any apd ALI elmes.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

M UHT BE SOLD AT ONUE.-A FIVE
IVA rooIped house in good order. front
YARD, iot 10 by 100 feet price $3.50 clsa- OF all
series or inc1mhe'ance. Anply to nv ANS
PENNINGTUN, No. 6 East Eight 81. sIast
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

NTOTICL.-ALLT TRANSIENT ADyER
~ tisenents to be inserted In the columns
oi tho REPUBLICAN must invariably be paid
In advance or they will not be given any ~.
tenton. b-l9.tf
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

THE LARGEST CLOTH TH HOUSE
Il in Philadelphia, JOHN WANAMARElt,
Grand DspOt. 18th st.. Market to Chestnut.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
v { SIZE \ A \

FEMALE COLLEGE,. Wilmington, Tel
Pleasant home, modern conyeniences nealth.
iul city. Two degrees conferred. or Eelsc
curses. 50 per GEN. increase OF boaruers last
year. Net charge 500 year. korty-fOrrth
year begins September 9th.
harges for Day Scholars: Prluary depart.
ment at rates OF $50 year; Preparatory do
do sn; Collegiate do. do, 50, win adiscouht
upon all for prompt payment For catalogue
address REV. j. III. WILLIAMS, A. NJ,
slim President.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
Wilmington
Acaden1v Y,

SAVlLLE BUILDING. Tho Largest Pri.
vate school in Wilmington. Thorough in
al uc'fon given to young ladies. Full gym.
nasium. Diplomas conferred. Large and
excellent primary department. Terms Low.
No extras. Nearly 40 students, both sexes.
Drawing specially. Office hours from 10
August 2Ist, 1880. Catalogues to be had Of
Q. F. Thomas Il TO-, or by addressing the
Principal Of the Wilmington academy.
FALL. TERM BEGINS MONDAY, SEPT. ]
9th, 1850 SO
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
r. ABLAtbAD E.RN EA.
Z PHILADELPHIA WILMINGTON AMI
J. BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

EbEli4ADELPhlA,W WILMINGTON AMI
J. BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
July 20, 1889.
Trains VIII leave Wilmington as follows:
fOr Philadelphia ana lntermeei9te Sta
to0s, 7.oo, $40, 1880, O. H., 23o 400, 100, $3.50
.. N.
Philadelphia tEspress) $50. 800, ga, 1907
a. u 40, 9.4S =. N.
Phtladciplia Gad noE YORK 223, 6. 80, 100,
10 ~, O.. TO-, 1872, i243, : OF y. Ill.
Baltimore ard IptorIg edtlte Stations, 1856
=, II, 6.23 p. IN.
BSlti'uOTe and Bay lira, T,08 p. III.
Baltimore ard PaHdingyo0, ls.6l, 200, 2.l5,
s.et q. m u 81 1.G4, 4 48 1908 y. N,
Treins 'i'r Delaware DiYisiUn iAaVe tor:
NA~ Et%tle, 500, go Ii. In, L05, 800, 6. 50
pm.
Harrington and Intermediate Stations, 9.25
/. H., t.e5 G35 y. In.
Dsl,lar and Internodiato Stations, 0.25 q.
n, l.G5 p. n.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations
40 q TO-, 500 e,Su, 9 80 p. III.
Pi'aGelabia and New Yofk, 2.2s a. IN,
Baltimore and Warrington. " IL, goa s., "a
Fpt further ioiOTnatiGn passengers arc rg
'stred to Ito time tables posted et the dspol
II. T HENNHY. EDpt
nELAWASE WESTERN RAILROAD.
~ -On and after February 70, 1880, trains
will run as follows:
Leave Wilmington at 7,l6, $50, q. M, 6.sC,p
m.
Arrive at Lanienberg, 900, O. H., 1890 noon,
GAO. p. IA
leave i.andenbsrg, $50, a. ~, 1870. .. IN.
Arrive nj Wilmington, 500, a. o., q Is, u, ri
-%3t .EONNEIA.. oup's.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

NTOTlCE.-FIVE II UNDRED SHARES,
~ 10Th sarlos Mechanics Loan Stock fol
sale: First payment on the second Tuesday
n May. Apply to
W.. MORROW. Sec'y.
%o-tom 0 All French street.
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

A DIVIDEND OF FORTY CENTS PER
n share has been declared BY the VII.
mrptou and philA dolphin Turnpike Com.
pnny, payable en- or after the 10th inst.
9Th month 9th.
JOE. rATNAIL. Jk.. Treasurer, s.9.10t
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
kpuuArroNAL.
academy of the Visitation
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE.


minded that our schOl Astic year
beg tns ON the lirst MONDAY In sep.
teInber.
When desiroi, terms will be reasonably re-
dnced to suit the convenience Of applicants.
For further particulars apply at the 82.lm
ACADEMY ON DELAWARE AVE
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21

yOTICE,-THES STAR LOAN ANSOCT.
~ alton shares In new series cOrulnenc.
Ing with July can bs had Oh APPLICATION 10
; hllip Plunkett, Treas, $. ". cor. Of Third
and Market streets or to
JOHN +. MILLER, Seg'y..
7T-lmd 833 Ma, ket street,
Daily Republican., 1880-08-21
EXCURSIONS.

The greatest resort for single days
pleasure In the wcrld.h-ScTibnei' Monthly.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-02-07
STATE AND COUNTYTiX.
Who 10 Responsible for the Increase

Who is Responsible for the Increase:
The county commissioners have issued
their orders to the asscssOrs, fixing the
rate of state and county tax for next year,
and notices of the same are being served
in the several districts. The state tax has
been raised to forty cents Oh the hundred
dollars instead of thirty, last years rate,
while the county tax is also put up to
thirty cents, as against twenty-five last
year. The commissioners have refused to
allow the assessors to make any reduction
in the valuations of properties (notwith-
standing the fact that real estate is ut least
ten per cent. lower than it was at the
making of the tri-ennial assessment three
years ago., but have ordered an addition
to be made in all districts. From this
valuation our city and school tax is also
levied for the next three years, so that
our property owners can see as well as
feel the wOndrous benefits we are deriving
from the continued control o: the Repub~
lican party in our county.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-02-07
The Winter in France.

From private letter received by lady
in this city from a lady friend in France,
we are permitted to make the following
extract. The letter is dated Cannes, on
the Mediterranean coast, some 500 miles
south of Paris. The writer says:
''We ran down fnom Paris to Cannes to
secure few weeks of sunshine, having
had a very hard winter in Paris since early
in December. Such cold is rare in
France. For four long weeks the city of
Paris was in deplorable state, most sad
for the poor. Heavy snow had fallen
after intense frost. The Parisians seemed
for days spelL5ound, not knowing
what they should do to clear away
the mountains of snow that had drifted i'm
some places several feet high. All the
roads surrounding the city were impassa-
bic. The farmers could not reach Paris
with the necessaries of life, and for awhile
it was similar to the Prussian siege. Fuel
and vegetables were increasing in price, so
that very few, even among the rich, could
obtain sufficient even for immediate wants.
Where we are now the sun shines out hot
during the day, but the mornings and even
ingS are cool