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Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Personal.

Samuel P. Goodwin, Esq. of the firm
Of Wood, Marsh aud Co., Philadelphia.
who has been on a commercial tour of
ths Peninsula for the past two or three
weeks, spent Sunday last in Smyrna,
,'" rnt in full and highly apbrecia-
ted d.. "Hrt. making the opening
prayer at both nlo!ilng and evening
services at the Nj. L CLhGch, ard FOL
lowed the sermon in the eyenluk hy a
lengthy and forcible exhortatiou;n ad
dition to which he addressed the Sun
day school, and temperance meeting
at the town hall very effectively for an
hour. Mr.. Goodwin has several times
visited Wilmington and made very ef-
fective and interesting addresses.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
ID EGlSTER'S ORDER
REGISTERS OFFICE

NEW CASTLE COUNTY Jan. 10. loSO.
Upon the application OF Mary l.. Eastburn.
Administrators OF Marion kAs.burn, late Of
Mill Gree Hd.. In said county, deceased,
II is ordered and directed by the Register,
that the Admin statrlX Aforesaid, give nOtire e
Of the granting Of Letters Of Adm nisCratrix
UpOn the estate Of the deCeasei, with the date
OF granting thereof, by ycausing adve easements
to be posted within forty days from the date
of such lettels, in six Of the most public places
of the county OF New Castle, requiring ali
persons having demands against The estate.
to present the same or abide by an Act Of AS.
semblY in such case made and provided. And
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period in the DELAWARE REPUBLICAN,,
a newspaper published in Wilmington, and
to be continued therein three weeks, (eod
t~~~, Given under the hand and Seal OF
}L.s. Office OF the Register aforesaid at
t-~~' New Castle, in New Castle county
aforesaid, the day and year above written.
S. Q. BlGGS, Register
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against
the estate Of the deceased, must present the
same duly attested to the Admnistratrtx On
or before Jan. l6, 1881, or abide the Act OF
Assembly in such case maze and provided.
MARY f. EASrBURN, Adm.
Address, Pleasant Hill. LIS
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
1ooO HARPEK,S WEEKLY ,

ooh hAkPEkS WEEKLY, IL
1CCOs Iustrated This periodical Ia
alwayl, BY its able and scholarly discussion
of the questions Of the day, as well as Ay 10
illustrttiOnS-which are prepared by the kes
Artis.s-eXerted most powerful and sonen.
clal influence upsn the puzzle mind. Tko
weight Of its induen e will alTgys be found
on the side OF morality, enlightenment and
refinement. Tho volumes Of the "Weskly''
begin with the hrst Number for January Of
each ysar. Wh IN no time 10 IaeAtionet, IL
will Ds untsrs Ood that the subscribsr wishes
to commence with the namber next Sltsr the
receipt Of order.
HARPER'S PERIODICALS. - II i-nsr's
Magazine, one year, "a. co; HarRer's Weekly,
enc year, $500; Harper Bazar, one year, "a g.;
the three absye NAMED publications, ono year,
40 90; any Two anS, e-ndmed, enc year, 81 90
Harper's Young People, one year, 81 so.
Postage free to all subscribers In the Unitsd
States or Canada.
The annual volun IS OF Harper's Weekly.
In neat cloth biniing, viii be seat by mall
postage paid, or by express, free of eIpenss
provided the freight does net exceed one dol
lar per TOluMe), Tor S7.0u each. n csnvIcts
Set, comprising twGnty-three volunes. sent
on receipt OF cash at tho rate Of S5.2D per ' i
ume, freight at expense Of purchaser.
Oloth cases for each veluns, suitsbls !or
bindns. will be sent BY pail, postl aid, o. IL
ceipt of Sl.eS each.
Remittances sheud be made sy esst-efic,
Money order or Dratt, to avsid chance OF !ogs
Newspapers are not 10 copy this advaItlss
ment without the express order Of Har,er 4
Brothers, Address
l2ls HARPER Il RRSS. New Ysr6.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
he PiiIs of the World.

are ITr, SHINING Vegetable IAVer PMS, Su
Far Io"tai, without an equal, They never
2rjpe or SicHen in operating, move the bowels
oasy 10y acting directly on the Liver, restore
the lost en0rgtes by promoting the healthy
action Of the Liver In doing this HealaclS.
NeurdjSia, Pains Ia tee right or lett SIDE OF
through the Lnngs, Indigestion, COsdveness,
Sick Stomach, Weak back, Dizziness, had
Lssiings through the body, AcAing Limbs.
Biiuousness, IangU0r, General Weakness
and olGer bodily irtrn. ties arc cured, They
are the only Pills known that will positively
operate without Gripping, Sckening Weak
ness, Of leaving the bOVels costive. Thew
promote h,ailhy Liver and leave the systom
rec lfotA the danger Q! prevailing diseases.
sod by dealers Cai country store Geepers,
ASK Tor llr; >inms' fll5 and take no Others.
Principal depot, Fourth and King, = ilmiug.
ION. Del, Plu!adeiAhla. BIg Arch st
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
new hckOOItO be ODenad

Mr.. Samuel Adams, who for some time
has been teaching school at Claymont,
mas relinquished his school and has
leased the second story of Crosby &
Hill's dry goods emporium, 900 Marke,
street, where he will open selec,
school for children and adults of both
sexes, on Monday, the 10th instant. He
also intends to organizer class of young
men TO be instructed in commercial
course, to be taught in the evening.
Mr.. Adams informs us that he has met
with good encouragement, and expects
to start with large number of pupils.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
RIEn.s

DUUGHERTY.-in this city, on tho 9th
int. Edward J. Dougherty, aged 81 years
The relatives and friends are in 'ited to at
end the fun raj IRON his late residence, SIC
range rect, on SUNDAY afternoon, at N
0'c eek.
KElTLEWOOD.-ln this city, on the 4th
inst, Mariah Kettlewood, aged rs years.
The relatives and friends OF the family arr
respec iully iayited to attend the iunera
fro II her late residence, 1903 West Second
street, on Saturday morning, Feb. 7th, at IL
o'clock. Services at the house,
EATON-on the 4th inst, John Eaton, sged
19years.
The latIves and friends of the ismiIy are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence Of his parents, Eze kiel and
Lavisa Eaton, No. 428 West Second street, OF
Satu day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral
services at Asbury VI. Il. church.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
The ThurlOW Accident,

Yesterday We stated that an unk known
man was thrown from the track and
killed at Thurlow station, by the New
York Express train which left there at
2 20 in the morning. From the Ches-
ter papers We learn that the name OF
the man was Thomas Rieley of South
Chester, employed in the tube works
in that borough. He was lying on the
track as the New York Express, run
ming at the rate of forty miles an hour,
struck him killing him instantly and
mangling him up in horrible manner.
His head was cut off and an unrecogniza-
BILE mass. One arm was also cut off
and both legs broken. His body was
removed TO the Coroner's office and an
inquest held at 1890 in the morning.
The evidence showed that Rieley was
drunk and had wandered in the direc-
tion of Thurlcw, and had either uncon-
sciously lain down on the track, or had
gone into the milk shed, laid down to
sleep, and had rolled off upon the track.
A verdict in accordance with the evil
dence was rendered.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
100 W. FRONT STREET.
PUBLIC SALES.
DUBLIO SALE.

DUBLIO SALE.
VIII be sold at public sale. at the resid ence
of the subscriber, rear Salem church, White
Clay Creek Hundred, on the road leading
from the Christiana pike 10 the camp meeting
woods, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1880,
at ten o'clock, a. m,
as follows: 6good work or driving horses, 2
colts, coming years old; q head Of cattle, 10
head Of mich cows, como fresh and others
sprlnging; eight heifers. one and two f2--gtF
years old; two-year-Oid bulls, all OF 43siYN
good stock; one Champion reaper and mover,
farm wagon, one Germantown carriage, one
buggy, one horse rake. grain fan, corn sheIler
plows, harness, cutivator, shoves, forks and
spades, carriage, wagon and plOw harness.
chickens shOates, dairy fixtures, churn. but
ter, dish pans, cream cans, scales, household
and kitchen furniture and many articles not
herein enumerated.
TEIMB.-All suns of $2b and less cash. on
all sums over that amount n credit of ten
months will be given by the purchaser giving
a bankable note with an approved eudorser.
MARY GIBSON.
l.. W. Stidham Son, Auctioneers.
z b-2td-2t
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
BeneficInI EnterIn,umeut.

The entertainment which was pre-.
sented at the Opera House last even.
ing, was one of the leading musical and
literary treats which has been present.
ed this season, and as the cause was
one OF benifcence for the Academy oi
the Visitation, the attendance was
quite large. The farce, "a Kiss in the
Dark, " was a source of mirth, and was
eXoellentIy rendered. The audience
We're next favored with tableaux views,
and in these beheld 1.-THE Trial of
Catharine of Arragon," Loves Mes-
sage" and The Last Moments Of Mary
Stuart" At the conclusion of the read
ing of "Brushwoed," by Prof. Muir
doch, the applause became general,
and that gentleman repeated another
piece. The statuary tableaux were very
beautiful. The audience we're then
transported from the bridal of Pocahon.
tas to the baptism of Garacontis.
The Lords prayer was beautifully
chanted by a number Of girls. A num-
Der Of the members of the Millsrd Club
rendered their services towards making
the entertainment success, and their
endeavors were greeted with applause.
Part second began with piano solo by
a pupil. The tablespx iD this We'd
with those of part FIRST in brilliauce and
beauty, and the audience were greatly
pleased when beholding the Indians
around their camp grounds. The de-
livery of "Sheridan's Ride" was met
with loud encore. Mr.. C. T. Howell
was as warmly applauded as upon pre-
vious occasions, and Mr.. W. J. Fishers
rendition of a solo was greatly appreci-
ated. The exercises terminated with
an amusing farce, "Mr. and Mrs. Peter
White" The various parts were taken
with accuracy, and the participants
were spplauded by those who enjoyed
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06

TONSUMPION CURED.-An Old pig,
~ slc.an, retired tom practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East Indi,
missionary the formula of q simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure
of Consumption Bronchitis, Catarrh, Rsth-
ma a1d all Throat aDd Lung affections, also
apOsitivo and ra ical cure for Nervous De-
bility and all Nervous Complaints, after hay.
Ing Tested It's wonderful curative powers in
thousands OF cases has telt 1t his duty to
make 1t known TO his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated Dy this motive and desire to relieve
human suffering, will send free of charge
to all who desire it, this receipt with iulltl-
rections for preparing and using, in Germa n.
French or English. Sent by mail by address,
ing with stamp, naming this paper.
W. W. SHERAa, 149 Powers Block.
El3-l2t COW. Roche, ,ter. N. Y.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Masked Murderers.

At Ducan, Ont, On Tuesday night, a
gang of men, with blackened and mask
ed faces, entered the dwelling of a
somewhat notorious family" named
Donnelly, and murdered the father,
mother, son and niece. A boy named
Connor escaped by hiding under a
bed. The murderers set fire to the
house, which was consumed, with the
bodies Of their victims. A son Of Don.
nelly, who lived three miles from the
homestead, was called to his door and
shot dead about the same hour the
others were murdered.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
DRIVATE SALE.

House, shop and stable situated in the VII
iage Of Aamorton, Chester county, Pa. The
house, 2ex3O feet square, with never falling
well OF water In kitchen, q brick shop two -
story high 22x6o feet square, q frame
wheelwright shop attached, lsx22 feet square.
large shed for lumber, q good stable and
carriage mouse, about one acre OF land.
Nn 9ood stand and will be- sold cbeap
,,.a, A.pPW to 7. q. CHANDLER,
fe~No1"w On premiles.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
| MULES Il MULES i,

viii he sold at public sale, at the stables Of
X. M. Gbs0n,on French street below Second
on Saturday morning. February Ith, at 1OL5
broken, from to Q years old. They are I4H
to l5H ands high, and weigh from $50 &
l150 pounds. Also four head OF young horses,
good drivers and workers. The stock will be
on examination at the stable from Monday IA
Saturday. Terms ut sale. W
II. SHARPLESS.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
IR0tsNuHeu.

DR.. John Stradley, formerly a vel
known citizen OF this city, but now re-
sidirg in Gloucester, N. j., wLer- be is
= member Of the City Courcil, has bes,
very sick. We are happy, however tt
say that hs is regaining bis health.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Mr.. Dougherty Sinking

A telephone at one O'Clock this af.
ternoon from the mandatory Of W. Y.
Warner & Co., states that Edward J..
Dougherty, the unfortunate young man
who fell into a tank Of boiling logwood,
is gradually sinking and there 10 but
very little hope Of his recovery.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
A kAOraA Killed

The valuable mare owned by Hart &
Bro, which was burned last month
was killed yesterday. Every endeavor
was tried to save the animals life, but
on Monday the flesh began to fall off,
and she refused to eat.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
A Card.

To all who are suffering from tho errors and
'ndiScretionS of youth, nervous weakness
"aFiy decay, loss OF manhood, ETC., viii sepd
rcc,De ih9t VIII cure you FREE OF
AARfE. This great remedy was dtscov
cred by a m' ~iOnary in South Amorica. Senc
sHu ado ..8ed envelope 70 the REV. JosSPlj
/. iEmAN. Station ID. New York City, :
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
InpOrtantt0 N,ahcrA,

MRS. WinsOw' g Soothing Syrup is the only
thing that mothers cun RELY uDon for Their
children. 1t cOrrects aeiiity OF the stomach,
cures wind colic, regulates the bowels and
gives rest, healtn anu comfort to mother and
Guild. During the process Of teethihg lts value
Is incaIcUlabIe. 1t soltcns the gums reduces
inflammation and a!ays all paia, thereby
giving rest to the child and comfort to the
morhor, Twenty-Five Ce1ts bOtt,e.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Trial TFIp.

Eagine No. IS, which has just been
built by the Baldwin Locomotive Co.,
for the P. W. & B. R. r. made a short
trial trip this morning. No. 36 loco
motive, also just built will be tried at
an early day.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
A Slight mishRp.

While horse belonging to Robert
Sm!th was backing a wagon to the curt
on Second street between King and
French, this morning, it fell. 1t sustain,
ed no injury and soon regsined its foot.
inc
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Erutb a,,v RJ,,.,r

Query What is The bert lll,.y ',a,iicirc
In the world to regulate the bUwus,, pu = a.,
blooi, remove cOsJiveness Snd biIIOusugss. ,,,d
digestion and tone up the whole system
Truth and honor compels US to answer, Hon
Ritters, being pure. perfect and harmless -
Ed. See another column.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06

From our office to The New York and Phiia.
delphia Stock Exchanges. Quotations fur.
nished simultaneously with sales being
made ut those exchanges.
Philadelphia, New York and SanFrancisco
stocks and bonds bought and sold and car,
ried on margin.
All Local Securities Bought and Sold.
Cash Ready for good First Mortgages
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
DOuRherty Bead.

A telephone despatch from the mo
rocco manufactory of W. Y. Warner ia
forms US that L. J. Dousherty, til,
scalded man, died at 1.45 P. NJ.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
MARRIEn.

DUPONT T-ANDERSON,-Un the eth inst.
at st. Marks Church. by the Rev J. L.
Nicholson. Victor DUPONT, Jr., OF h scity, u
Josephine Anderson, of Phiia.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Liss sefPubIfe Eales.

To take places:
February s, Amos W. House, Chadds' Ford.
8, y. 4. d =. Heald. Kennett, Pa.
7, II. Sharpless city.
II, Joel Roblnson, Namaan's OK. I'd
IL, VIM, Foote, Mil Creek HID.
IL. Sarah Russell, N. O. II.
10, Frank d Pusey Pennock. 20. II
II, Emna CLARK, Red Lion Hid.
10, ]. q. Hutchinson, N. u. HID.
"A, BENJAMIN Booths estate, N. y. II
rs, J. HofeoRer. Red Lion Hid.
20, SamH ElcIonnelly, near Newark
20, Elizabeth J. Lyman, NJ. @. Nd.
20. John Newove's estate, N. q. Hid
20, John w. Burris, summit Bridge
Is, John Mcdonnell, N. q. Hid.
March !, Abper II. ana Elwood Woodward
Trustees, MIL Greek Hundred.
], Evan Fighter, Brandywine Hid.
Q, Ellis Hicks, CITY.
., Carr Il Lea. Brandywine Hundred.
Q, Swayne and Mouseley, Chris. HID.
= 10, Ezra Pierce, Brandy wine Hid.
10. John Barnes citv.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
A UCTICN SALE.

A UCTICN SALE.
Un account Of the removal from the N. T
cor. OF Front and Market streets, we have
come to the conclusion TO sell out at auction
We will sell every evening. Sale to commence
at 7 o'clock,
THIS (THbRSDAY EVENING"
and every evening until everything Is sold
VIII sell all day Saturday and also OIL
Wednesday morning. The stock consists Of
clothing, boots and shoes, men and w0men's
hosiery, ladies' clothing, Jevelry, tools, look
Ing glasses and bibles Of all denominations,
rsv0lyers, Cartridges and musical instruments
hotice.-Two fine diamond rings will be
sold on Saturday evening at O'Clock.
koTE.-We are going to remove to 22l
Market street.
L. w. Stidham & Son, Aucts. List
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
Case OF VaxraucY

AT the police court this morning Bar
ney Lapierre, vagrant, was sentenced
to term Of thirty days Imprisonment
at New Castle.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
The Shields Library Asssoctatfou

will hold special meeting this even.
ing, at 1870 o'clock, TO take action in
relation to the death of their late fellow
member, Edward J. Dougherty.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
y II. ROBfNSOH q CO.
BANK ERS l. BROKERS.
v. n. Cor. Fourth asd Marker.
WlLMINtfIUk, ,DTI,AWA
or sALE.-6O0 City Loan.

FUN bALE,-BV7 OIIy IIOln.
U. 5. FOU6S FOX SALE
SILVER BOUGHT AND OLD.
Philadelphia, Few fsrk and ston Bto6l
bought and sold Oh commission. Every fa5,i
lies Afforded for persons TO soil or invest Il
E;0ckn 0r bonds. tobg0-1v
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06

ing members, Wllcn amount has
been charged to Surplus Fund
Account. ..........,........, -. o44o 90
SURPLUS FUND.
Real Estate at estimated value. :. Slb. .0Os 90
$4l, 900 L. $. $40 Registered Bonds
I'd Series of 1881, a lO4. ........ 1880 90
s25,0L0 U. :. per cent. Consols OF
1907, g lO3.. ..;..,::............. 25,76o 90
$I3, 1850 Wilmington CITY 0 per cent.
>, Bonds; g los. .";;,..,......... 2e,lO5 80
$1,000 Wilmington City per cent.
-, Bonds; g lo7..; ;...:;...:...;.... 1900 90
$4,000 Wilmington City ~ per
cent. Bonds, q 1907 ........... 8O,lbO 90
S3l, 900 Delaware Statj per cent.
:, Bonds, q lo2;..,...........",, "a, 1850 90
81 epsr cent. Bonds, a lOo.....:.. 1000 90
Baltimore Railroad per cent.
Bonds, @ losh ..a..:..';::...... 2,l0o 90
per cent. Bonds, a. 95 5.... $500 90
81 900 New Castle Gas Company6
per cent Bonds, @ 100. ........... 1000 90
$4,000 New Cestle County NJ per
cent IB3 Bonds, g 100; ;..,,,..:...., 10000 90
Railway eper cent. Bonds. 500 90
Donus ID ano msttgages.;... ...":" $500 co
Guiding 500 90 on endorsed pa
np per; E: 1864 IS
Due ny hRehts lOr interest due and
unpaid :.::.;;.............:...:. Abs At
and other Securities. ............ e5s o.
oash Oh haha'.. a'..................... 2,088 q
s2so, ,Ose II
Less Bills Payable, due
January 3, $780, O........ 1900 90
1859 90
Value OF Surplus Fund. s22s,6s7 VI |
l'x%Bt W. A. LAMOTTE. Treas.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
t't; ifssf, .sa~ eySgs IA ,;,s9EgsS
| 60 II I
~ ,As.s..---R,sI,,,.,,,o',|s

a SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY To
WIN A FORTUNE. SECOND GRAND
lBuIlON, GLASS Gs. AT NEW Or
LEANS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1880.
II tn MOhTHLY DRAWING.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
A NNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
"FARMERS' MUTUAL FIRE INSUR.
ANUE COMPANY,
OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE. "

OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Value Of Live Policies held
by this Company ..... SO, ,e6s, ,4sS 90
Value OF DepOEit Notes on
ao0rc, subject to assess-
nvnt. ........"........." 7cs,o2l 70
sTATEMRGT OF YEARS BUSINESS.
Amount received from
Members for annual pay
ments. 1885 q
Amount received from in
tere At on Loans and In.
veBtments. ts.............. Q,9bDpl
Amount received from
Pol cics ics...,,,.."........ $1,000
- Bso2 %
DEDUCTIONS.
Amount paid Tor Losses by
Fire. ...........,......... l3,42S 81
Amount paid Tor Salaries
to Officers, Commissions
to Agents Taxes, Ii ense
Tor State OF Maryland,
Managers fer attend
ance at Meetings and
Mileage, Repairs to
Real state, Stationery,
Postage. Goal, Ice, &c. 6,9os -
- 1o,422 2I
nj nj T,rf tn On on 11
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
CAPITAL PRIZE ssD 600
OhTlIAlA ThlZE DDu,UUU.
100 on TICK ETS AT Two DOL'RS EACH
AALFTICKEHSO ONE DOLLAR.
LIST OF PRIZES.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
1857 Prizes, amounting to.

1857 Prizes, amounting to. ain Aoo
Responsible corresponding agents wanted
at all points, to whom liberal cemnenaa.
tion will be paid.
Write clearly stating full address, for fur.
ther In Information, or send orders by express or
mail addressed only TO
n. A. DAUPHlN,
New Orleans, La.
No. Sl9 Broadway, New York.
ALI our Grand Extraordinary Drawings ara
under the supervision and management OF
GEN. q. T. BEAUREGARD, and q I'm.
JUBAL A. EARLY. l.lA-d.w
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06

@ROA WEEK IN YOUR own TOWN
DOO Terms and e6 outfit ffse. Addros
HALLETT 4 o., Portland Maine.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
BklOH ERA.

ELLIO1T, JOHNSON 4 GO.
BANKERS AND BROKERS',
CORNER SIXTH AND MARKET SI'S.,
W lmipgton, Delaware.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06

ITS GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DlSTRI-
BUTTON will take place monthly on The sec.
ond Tuesday. II Eeuer scales or postDones
Look at the following Distribution:
Daily Republican., 1880-02-06
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY G

This institution was regularly Incorporated
by the Legislature of the state for Education.
al and Charitable purposes, in 1888 FOR
THE TERM or TWENTY FIVE YEARS.
TO which the inyiOlable filth OF the State is
pledged, which pledge has been renewed by
an overwhelming popular vote, securing It's
franchise in the new constitution adOptej De.
cember 2nh, A. D., 1879. with a capital OF
81 ,OO0, 600, to which it has since added n re-.
serve fund OF $350,0OO.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-08
Is Disease a Friend to Life :

st the last anniversary meeting of
the Medical Society of the District of
Columbia, DR.. A. F. A. King read to
crowded audience an essay entitled "The
Conservative Influence of Disease on
Producing Longevity"
With much force of argument and
analysis, he labored to prove that dis
ease was not the terrible enemy to man
kind that it had been painted by. the
terrors of humanity, but in reality was
true and beneicent friend. He quot
ed from the celebrated DR.. Austin Flint
that "the existence of disease, rightly
considered, was an inestimable boon"
He said that the disease was not in
itself better than health, but that it con-
tributed to promote longevity relatively
to circumstances. He cited morbific
conditions known as gastritis, rheuma-
tisn, hemorrhage, mumps, and insisted,
with an earnestness that commanded
attention, and subtlety of logic that
inspired respect for his originality OF
thought, that these diseases prevented
sudden death.
In gastritis, the patient naturally re-
Trained from eating, and demanded CO.
pious draughts of cold water, treatment
which the most skillful surgeon found to
be the best. In rheumatism, the acute
pain demanded rest, and rest was found
to be just the thing needed, for the
articular symptom proved that heart,
disease was the real enemy, and mus
cular exertion was the most fatal thing
for affection of the heart. Sowith Other
diseases.