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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
A AFmyo CONDUCTOR.

On Wednesday evening the conductor
of an evening train about TO start GU
from the p. W. & B. depot, felt his man
hood rise to such a pitch that he go
down from his train and struck an in
toxicated woman in the face with his
fist. After this brave act he wen
and orawled upon his train again
Brave fellow
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

NyOrICE.. EsTM ENT.-SAFE AM
~ pROFITABLE-Hom Loan Astocia
uor made for its Stockholders this year
profit Of over per cent. Shares In the tent
series now for sale first paynsnt tHlDAI
''f'' Il, W. BUSH, Pres't
JOHN GREEN, v. Pfest.
T w LAWSON. Treas'r. l0lS.3w
=. T, TAYLOR, Sec'y bO2 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

Preston Brothers having fixed up
their Palace in the latest New YORK
style, they are now prepared to accom-
modate all persons who may favor them
with their patronage. They guarantees
q first class shave, hair cut and sham
boo. Ladies' hair dressing dene in the
most artistic manner.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

MKONEY To LOAN I'm LARGE OR
M small amOun ts ON Drsf mort
gage ON city property.
II u. RMIrH. Treasurer,
wiIm'n. Savings Fund sOo'y...
1O9tt $50 Market ST., VIII. Del.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
.OYs' AND OHILDREN's HATS.

We have all the new styles that are OUT.
We have also some hats from last year, which
you may have for temporary use, to take tne
place Of the shabby ones, II you want 70 wall
q little for later styles. These viii answer
begin with, and cost 80 littlethat you can
AFFORD TO give them away IN month.
Near the east Market street entrance.
nJOHN WANAMAKER.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

The result Of the late elections teach
90 us that our Western Sailors do not
wish to employ Pilot to steer the
ship of State down Catholic Broad Riv
or, through Rum streets and cast anchor
in Copperhead Bay. JAMES MASON.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

All the equipped Democratic clubs OF
this city will give a parade tomorrow
evening. The marshals OF the divisions,
the line of march and the order OF the
parade will 10 determined upon tbis
evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

Members who desire to take part II
the grand demonstration at Coatesvill'
this evening, will meet at 6.45 sharp
Dress, dark clothes, silk hat and whit
gloves. Badges will be furnished. Far
for the round trip Is cents.
SAMUEL W. MOORE, Marshal.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
ANEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.


has lust opened at No, 4 West Sixth street,
with q full and seasonab!e stock OF all KINDS
OF boots and shoes for ladies, gentlem on,
m isses, boys and children. II you want par'
gains In good goods give US call at the IT.
lie store called No. West Sixth street.
p17-3md
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
Tho OLD Sc n COL BaptIsts.

There will be preaching at the meet
ing hous, Of thd old school Baptists on
King street above Tenth, this evening
at 7.3O o'clock. The regular yearly
meeting commenced on Wednesday con
tinuiDg two days.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

MIGHT SCHOOL.
the public night school will open on MeI
day. the 18Th inst, ct T.Se p. n, IN schos
house No. ., kighth and Woliastsn ssreen'
loI4N A. II. oAiMSnA W.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

William sterritt, the boy residing a
the Forty Acres, who, on Sunday after
noon, fell from chssnnt tree near R's
ing Sun, is rapidly growing worse
Modification has set in, and he Ia dyiul
from the effects OF his injuries.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
Brixht Prospects.

A gentleman from one of the Hun
dreds in the lower end Of the county
writes to say that the prospects Of q Re-
publican victory in November are grow
log brig inter- every d~y.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
ENTERTAINMENTS.

These garments are Of very unequal quail
Nv: II ia guess work TO buy them; not one per
son In a hunored can Judge OF them.
It is tolerably we'll known that We KNOW
what our goets are: that We guarantee them
and sell under the market besides.
Main aisle from Marketstreet middle en-
trance. At It's junction with outer circle.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
MT. Cuba.

Rev. Henry sanderson ofWilmington'
will preach at Mt. Cuba on next sun
day, at l0t a. IN. and u p. m: Rev. >
F, Williamson OF Newark will preach
at the same place on Sunday Oath inst
morning and evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
HH oEo NO Aro.n

Hark ! What is that sound from Hi
nois 7 1t may be the voice of David
Davis saying ohserily from the top OF
the reascsnded fence Here We are
again
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

" ONG AND STRONG wATEEPROOF
L boots, tte best ever made, for brewers
and butchers or any person that works IN wa
ter, ct MONAaHAN'5, 300 Madison 50.
lvA1t tes-E 5t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
TmpoRrANT to ALL INTERESTED.


BALTIMORE. MD.
From Is years experience In hospital ana
special practice guarantees euro IN al dls-
cases OF the URINARY ORGANS, MEX
VOUS AND SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
NOCTURNAL EMlSSlONS,lMPOIE
noss Of sexual power) ETC., a0NORRHG Of
SYPHILIS, recently contracted, positively
cured In from TO 10 dayp. Medicines sent TO
any address. Gall or write enclosing stamp
for reply. ,,..,n,,
with Irregularities. D. wy
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
~ BANKERS
NO. 1ls MARKET STREET

Wilmington, Del.
For sALE.-slOoo Wilmington City Per
cent. Loan.
pv,aend orders Penna. r. r. 90: casncd'
I,EpIlSITN RECEIVED, PER CENL: Az
LOWED ON DAILY BALANuES:
Home and Foreign Investment Sscut,1ie'
bought and sold. fS"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15

Remember when you want q picture
,f yourself OF any Of your family, go to
Bsecher's gallery, 3l5 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
SECOND EDITION.
Uo..am-t Csnlsis Hisiseif'

a. paad;po
The following from tne heau'at
r;. and D,,snatcl. about the reJoic
llhes anu ';...,o panuhlican on
ing OF an enlhusiassio
IN, result OF the Ohio ana lnaiaLA oieo
-. ,,,.,;.a with eoual force TO mors
tioni "PP xUn-;r,.on Rapuhlican
than one ~huine''A
Listeu to him:
IA
hlp
Huzza
blte us
slap US
Jerg us
KICK w
Hs ha J
Pincn US
Ha IA ma
shake Us up
JAN US na
Pul cur halI
Tear our shlrt
Give us KICK
Ha ma M Ia
Pun US tnis May
Rip our DIeecnos
DauD Us Will I
spit on our poet
Scratch cur neaa
Beat pass uram
Pull US that way
Jag US villa plh
Mp Us IN inc nanA
Talk 'inJun' 70 us.
Tread upon our toes
Hoop DC oooden 40
SINCE us with yoke,
Gall US 3 muiiet neaa
puii US tne otner way
Brins out velocipedel
BLOW paper balls at Us
~ 3,, We i 0n mother M tS,y nose nose
Throw mud all over us
stand US up'n our n leads
P prs11 ~ ~ al n Around about
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
YYMBRELLAS.

We have larger stock Of umbrellas than
was ever IL Philadelphia before. 1t would DC
strange If you couldn't ind In 1t lust Wha'
you want
East Of the Chestnut street entrance; ano
ut the east Market street entrance.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
DRUGGISTS.

A TTENTlON.-Al All persons ee1fine
"A pure Drugs or Chemicals, or wish.
inE their prescriptions or private receiPo
oaFefully compounded Of pure msterlaD
Should 10 10 the d rug store o. -
Il, 4. BRINGHURSr,.
No. u7 Market stroot
klou wilmington. Del.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
FINANCIAL.
8 AND 9 PER CENT.

improved iarm and city properties. lnter'
EST payable semi-annually. Loans made on
only one-third OF the appraised value OF the
property. Security absolute and ahplo. Fur
thef Information and full particulars from
HAYES CHANDLER,
Eastern Manager OF CHAS. p. BOLMAb
& co., Topeka, Kas.,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
CPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

N. X, GARHART, the reliable merenanl
tailor. formerly OF our city mas returnea IRON
taiiorinQ store at No. 33l East Fourth itreet
Ne earnestly sol icits call from BIS Ole
fiiends and customers to examine his new
stock Of goods, Respectfully,
icIit6t N. X. GARHART.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-10-15
NOTICE.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LOAN As
N association. new stock now onered
Apply 70 GEO. O. MARlc. Secretary,
l0b.lm-e0d No. COL SIMPLIFY H.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

Decorative corsets ARE coming into
vogue. 1t is a foolish fashion. Who
cares what Is on the outside of II
corset?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

The following Is the substance of
the Presidents message to- the Senate
accompanying copies OF the cores
pondence touching the inter-oceanic
canal: ''-'"
"rhe policy of this country is a
canal under control of the United
States. They cannot consent to surren-
der this control to any European power
or powers. Treaties contrary to this
view should be amended. The capital
invested by citizens of other countries
cannot be protected by the Intervention
of those countries, without the adop-
tion of measures on this continent
which the United States would deem
inadmissable. If our protection Is
relied on, we must have such control
as will enable US to protect our national
interests and tho rights of private
capital. The canal will be virtually'a
part of our coast, and our commercial
interest In It SURPRISES that of any
other nation, while Its relations TO our
power and prosperity are paramount
concern to us. No other great power
under similar circumstances would
fail to assert a rightful control over a
work SO vitality affecting Its interets
and welfare" -aa'-j s... 'l-.-.r- .r ~, 81
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19
.ttff B publications. 81 Z
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PATENTS. ..i.: .. 49,.
In connection with the Scientific Ameri
can, Messrs. Mum q CO. are solicitors o I
American and foreign Patents, have had IS
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notice is made in the Scientific American
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We also send jree, our Hand BOOK about
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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

M1r00 TO $4,000 A YEAR, OF IS to SsOa day in
WILL your own locality. No risk. Women
,kIs04 III l Ito we'll "a men. Many mako more
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can fail to make money fast. Any can do the
work. You make from soc to 81 hour by devot-
ing yoar evenings and spare titnc to the business II
costs nothing the business Nothing like for
money making ever offered before Business pleasant
all about the beat aging befere the pubiics
send us YOUR address aud will send you partic
ulars aud private terms free samples worth &5 aso
free y"a can then make your MUD for YOURSELF
Address GEO SrINSON g. CO., Portland, Naipe,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

Some of our contemporaries are
wondering why the ladies don't take to
journalism. Probably the Inducements
offered, in some localities, are not
sufiicient to tempt the fair ones. With
us the case IL difIerent-durfng the last
six years we have expended some $1,000
In the purchase of perfumed stationery,
carpetA,i rocking. chs,fr,' mirrors anu
gum drops. Finally, finding our cash
and youth diminishing without any
rcar benefit to be expected from further
outlay Of either, we have invested the
balance of our loose change in a big
bulldog, which thesame hydrophobia
at at tho e3ght Of sswoMan crittur.' -
We don't wonder Why tho ladies don't
take to joatnallagn LLiVsngstoss;an.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

The establishment of railroad con-
nection between New Orleans and
Houston, Texas, will greatly shorten
the time of communication between
this city and the commercial metropolis
Of the State, and 1t will result In turning
the tide Of travel from this portion of
Louisiana to and from New Orleans,
by that route. We clip from the
Marshall Herald the following par
agraph referring to the subject:
cit Is stated that railroad cnncction
between New Orleans, via Houston,
will be completed by the first of May.
This will take a very large trade that
belongs to Galveston to
New Orleans, and the resources of
Texas will build up great city in
another State. When the road is fin
ished, Houston will reach the position
at which it has SO long aimed, and
from that time will be recognized as a
railroad way station.' - 4Mrerepo,1
standard. .,-..ss .
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19
" : !" - ? y
GODS PLAN.

=
some time, when all life's lessons have
And sun and stars for evermore have set,
n have splirncd.
The things DER which we grieved with
Will fash before us out of life's dark night,
As stars shine most III deeper tints OF
Ana W sl;,.,1 seejhow all ,eod,s plans are
right,
And m IsW s W1s. seemed repfeef was lovo
And we shall 500, while yet we frown and
Gods plans go on Us best for you and me-.
Because His wisdom to the end could soc,
AaS
So God, perhaps, is keeping from us now
Lies sweetest things because It seemeth
good.
And IT, someti"es, commins'ed with life's
We a2d the wormwooa, and robel and
Be sure q wiser hand than yours or mine
And II some friend we love is lying low,
Where human kisses can not roach his
Oh Do not blame the loving Father 20,
And you shall shortly know that length
one0 breath 4. rEA
Is not the sweetest gift God sends his
3 y friend,
And that, sometimes, tho sable pail Of death
Conceals the fairest bloom his love can
II wo could push ejar the gates Of life,
And stand within and all Gods workings
SEQ,
We could interpret allthis doubt and strife,
And for each mystery could find key.
But not to-day. Then be content poor heart,
Gods plans, like lilies pure and white,
-r unfold, - -
We must not tear the close slut leaves
-..f apart. x; o..
Time will reveal the calyxes of gold. q.
And II, through patient, toll we reach the
land, .,..:.,... - Er 20.
Who're tired feet, will, sandals loose, may
When we. shall clearly know and under
stand, e.
think that NO will say that t.God knows
best"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

That mothers heart went Quickly up
That mothex'A hand want down;
n. n ~ NJ piace1 Oxactly right
And sne Gid snnite hinf hip and thigh,
She did the job up brown. u
The Thought ofthAt wrecked rocking chat,
Nefved mp her hand once more. . -
And such "laying ON or hands" &c..
That boy ne'er had before,
Whilst he yelled, "Mother! TN he rood
And won't do 20 no mors.',
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

~-Thes working of u squad of convict
laborets is to be tried on Frogmore
plantation, in Concordia parish. A
large and secure prison has been erected
on the place for their safe keeping
and three men arc employed to guard
them, tow during the day and at
night. e.. 49,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

The most effectual remedy for flies
is strong Infusion of Souchong tea,
swectened with sugar--as fatal so.
luton as arsenic. The skin of potatoes
sboa1ed in water for some time, and
the water afterwards boiled down
to q small portion, also yields deadly
poison.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

Veterinary surgeons all over the
county are fiercely dcnouncing parties
who put up extra iarges packs of worth
less trash and sell~.it for condition
powders. They say that Sherilan's
Cavalry Condition Powders are the
only Kind now known TINT are worth
carrying home.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

They were sitting together Sunday
evening, with an album or two between
them, when she pleasantly asked:
elbow would yon like to have my
mother live with you ?' In just fifteen
seconds he had his hat down half way
over his face, and was boiling through
tho gate. a..-' f-..'.-.'.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

Oh, banded with pansy and curtained with
,'tsNvlnte, ~
Yellow with gold from tho sunset sky,
Laced with the shadelots of latticing light,
Silken and soft as IL vanishing sigh
Oh, what can you say of a bonnet, doggon-
nit.
When writing II sonnet, upon.i it,!
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

The. man is not necessarily brave
who knows nothing about fear. He
may be fool who knows nothing
about anything.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

You will not be. sorry for hearing
before judging, for thinking before
speaking, for holding an angry tongue,
for stdpping the ear to q tale bearer,
for dISbelieving most or the i'll reports,
for- being kind to the DISTRESSED, for
being patient to everybody, for doing
good to all men, for asking pardon for
ALI wfDngs, for speaking evil TO no
ono, for being courteous to all.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

Ain estimable young man in Lynch
burg, Va, was recently taken with
violent spasms while trying to solve
the mystery of the fifteen puzzle, and
for several days his life was despaired
of. And now comes the statement
from the New York Commercial Adj
vertiser that week before last six luna
tsce were received ut the Utica asylum
from too much Of the same puzzle
These warnings should not go un-,
needed. sl .4-. a..- se7.. a. .:..l !
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-03-19

MONROE. La. MARCH 49, lsso.
YOUNG WIDOWS.
-i INK Glsi.5 ts-i,..-a-z =
They are an atkractiwes and, Frequent
ly an engaging class Of ladies'. that 81
q very ,impeFtant niche II socaesyb tine
subject both OF envy and IadnaiFHt lon.:
We have seed them, re9aatfS + vrlter,
ia, the flrse thg0ee Of theiRs b0feAWeQaent,;
wfea trey Utterly EeNased 70 - eDm-;
forted. declaring that their Hopes All
lay barred. with their first and only:
loyeg.iu the new made grave, Of their
dear l6pa1ted; and their streaming eyes
behind mourning wells have caused
the sympathetici sob to we'll up from
the bos0ns ofall who listened But,
% time wore on, we have observed
with satisfaction-for we would not
have them weep alWays-that comfort
Invariably come to the young wldow's
heart, and that hope - restored TO her
troubled mind. -, :, -,
We were called upon some time ago
to attend the funeral OF . young aud
noble fellow who left q pretty widow
to mourn his untimely taking Oh. She
sat by the side OF her Unconscious love-
dressed In the most sotnbfe, bat at the
same time most becoining, moprning,
,,~..,es, ~ ,,.,, ~, r:ra e, ricssv t,meer
,.,,ss. ~ 4 ovar re III. shsnal4 head and
~. hi.c,, hc..,s.,e, =. .eGEercl,Saf vent
Co., ~ 'a..,s i, nom - har strea ,n;ne, cues
Oon.sson.II,s she toiiro1 In tones snft
t,e.,e.i"..- '.uG' Io,v ~ tho ,;naninnate.
c,sv;s1st ,pes 500, ~ he h,dden away
,o-s,,a, &s,1in NJ, No. hs.-t womb
oi,re,,e thrcs, ~, him alone, and what
. I.:rs, No. e,,e ..,,.ls : ,n,o"I<i ouo-
20 s,,,th6 40 IA, s,rs.s,scs :. .,>'o''' 81
Thas, ~ /. s',dTa,, h.,-.+ ~ o-,af aud
,vit.1 .a1.nasr ss.s .s,a.oro,,t t,,e ,srier.
t.Esr "a faf tho; S.,e,,ds an tho cs~r1sce
a".S .,.s,,a - :, ,,s.,r rs. .fearf,, -.
loved ,vft,, ,.as .fs.,t tina -S,nar.i :.,ent
IN IN tive ,,s,,.p ,,ss,s and ,the, 'sf.ir
,,,..,,r.,e- ,e..,r.s., -" - ss.scts,, h,,.,a
cr,,si,ssI ana sss..,c,,sci az Rnt thants
to the ecrfE,r... - ,,dg,f v,n,e orc ~,
witiov,;s weelis IA nrovn the worse
Tor ,.,sar ~ har .nr.fies - con nod haco,1oo
nus.eI ~ soiIa11 IN. rsIitara s,6sraent.
l., - ,nsrr,, The 3aer srIand ~ t,e, iata
ierartasi. and her ,lovfno ,haara nosv
-o,eraes ~. TIA Moon, cfonother 49,,
Hcw n,.t.,not~,.i ~ !. tl,at +h oir ,,o,,rA,, +,
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1880-06-25
a EEar,'s Reason Preserved.

a curious story is going the rounds OF
the English newspapers of an exhibition in
the show windows of one of the leading
jewellers Of Vienna. The object Of attrac-
ton is a brooch magnificently studded with
gems, in the middle of whose chasing is
inclosed the most singular Of centres-four
common, old, bent, and eorroded pins.
This brooch is the property Of the Countess
Lavctskofy. The pins have history, of
course. Seven years ago Count Robert
Lavetskofy, rs the story runs, was arrested
a. Warsaw for an alleged insult to the Rus
sian Government. The real author of the
insult, which, consisted of some careless
words spoken at a social gathering, was
his wife. He accepted the accusation,
however, and was sent to prison.
In one of the lightless dungeons in which
the Gar is said to be fond of confining his
Polish subjects, the unfortunate martyr
for his wife's loose tongue spent six years.
He had only one amusement. After he
had been searched and thrown into cell,
he had found in his coat four pins. These
he pulled out and threw on the floor; then
in the darkness he hunted for them. Hav-
ing found them, perhaps after hours and
even days, he scattered them again. And
so the game went on for six weary years.
EtBut for them," he writes in his memoirs,
II would have gone mad. They provided
me with a purpose. So long as had them
to search for / had something to do. When
the decree for my liberation as an exile
was brought to me, the jailer found me on
my knees hunting for one which had es-
capped me two days. They saved my wife's
husband from ll,nacy. My wife, therefore,
could not desire Il prouder ornament