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The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Prohibition In North Carolina.
WILMINGTON, August 2, 1881.

The Star of this morning has de-
tailed estimate of the probable result of
the election on prohibition to take place
on Thursday. The following is sum
mary OF the Stars estimate:-There will
be falling of Of at least thirty per cent
in the the usual vote. The democrats
will poll two thirds and the republicans
three-fourths of their strength. The
democratic vote will be about equally
divided. The republicans will give about
three-tourths Of their vote against pro-
hlbilion will be over twenty thousand.
The Star. which opposes the measure,
asserts that In this calculation IL has
given the prohibltioEists the benefit Of
every reasonable doubt, and that its es-
Innate of the majority is absolutely safe.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03

THE New York World makes the
following queer suggestion:
GAS it seems to be somewhat uncer-
tain what disposition can legally be
made of the cheerful Peorian inventor
Of Internal machines, it may be In ere
der to suggest that Grove shall be
boiled ard fed to Roscoe Conkling. :"
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03

The Atlanta Cotton Exposition hss
ouigrown It's original plan. Ii Ii now ex-
yeeted that the crowd that Will be col
lected there will wholly surpess the esti-
mates ofa lew weeks ago. II will have
the effect OF showing how much enter
prise there Is in the South.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03

Jeremiah Blodgett, prominent
Democrat Of New Hampshire, who
was several times member of the
Legislature and of constitutional oon-
yentions and in 1874-78 of the Gov
erpor's Council, died at New Haven,
Conn, yesterday, aged seventy-six.
Tho funeral will take place at his
late home in Wentworth, N. a.,
Thursday.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Shooting nj Her Daughters Be-
trOthed.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, August 2.-Mrs.
RUBIN. widow of the late Rabbi Ru-
bin, of this oity, found DR.. Bruebach
in her parlor last night engaged in
conversation with her daughter, Mrs.
Lidman. After upbralding the doctor
she fred at him with revolver, but
missed him. DIR. Bruebach is engaged
to be married to Mrs. Lidman, and
her mother, as might naturally be in.
fsrred from her action, violently OPP
poses the match.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
GuoD ENOuGH.

Lovers of really good chewing tobac-
20 should ask for Miller's Good Enough
Navy Plug as tits the only tobacco winch
has not the flavor of Drug Store and
does not cause sore mouth.
p. lid d w-3 m.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Fatal Accident.

An unknown man was killed at
noon yesterday ON the Philadelphia,
Wilmington g. Baltimore Railroad at
the first switch crossing at Canton,
Baltimore, by a milk train.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Police Court.

The only case heard at police court,
last night was that of Benjamin Barr,
charged with committing an assault
and battery on Amos Pennington.
The charge could not be proveh, and
the case was dismissed.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
gas 9aily @asstts.
-r,,vn AT WILMINGTON PosT.oTTIcE
tSih. Az sEooND-CLAGs NATTER.

np,AwARE's CoNTRIBUTIoN.-Ac-
oordiug to the report of the U. 3.
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue the
smouut paid by the State Of Delaware
tor ina wear ended June 80, 1881, was
s3ll, ,O68 IS.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Meetings Tonight.


Hope Lodge, No. 8, 1. o.o.F.
champion Lodge, No. ., X. OFF.
oriental Lodge, No. l8, X. Of p.
Harmony Lodge. No. s, A. D. @. r,
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Dl z D..

HANCE.-On the lst inst, Elizabeth B.
Hance, wife of Andrew Hance. aged ~
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 214 Poplar street. ON
Thursday morning at eleven O'Clock.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
NEW ADvERTlsEMENTs.

r OST.-On Monday, August LIST, plain
ID gold ring. A liberal reward Will be
given, If returned to No. 400 Lafayette
Street, Wilmington. aug1-Sts
nj Office. The Eleventh Street Bricge
IN Will be closed on and after the 10th
of August for rebuilding
g. FEBIGER,
aug2-9L Levy Court CommissIoner.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
NOTICE-DIVIDEND.

OFFICE OF THE WILMINGTON CoALl
GAS Co., ,Wilmingtt n, Del, Aug. ], 1881.
Gas Company have tnis day declared .
dividend of three dollars per chare for the
past six months, payable on demand.
WILLIAM p. TAYLOR, Treasurer,
augl-l0t No. 800 Shipley' street.
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
Extra Luck of a Lucky Plumbsr

Was shown by shown by W. G. Psndls-
ST.. London Conn.,. sending M. A. Daup-
lin, New Orleans, La, one dellar-and
drawing 5000 in the June drawing Of
the Louisiana State Lottery. July . 8
The daily gazette., 1881-08-03
THAT SECRETARY WINDOW SAYS.
WARRINGTON, August 2, 1881

Secretary Window said to-day that b Q
had received no official Information COB
cerDlng the internal machines recently
shipped to Liverpool. The reports from
the Collectors of Customs at New York
and Boston, in reply to the Sscretary's
letter requesting q thorough investiga-
ton of the bills Ut lading, manifests, &C.,
with a view of asoertaining BY whom the
packages we're shipped, have not ye,
been received. Inquiry at the Depart
ment of Justice to-day failed to elicit
confirmation of the alleged arrest OF
Grove at Peoria, ILL.,, nothing of the offi-
cial character bearing on the subject
having been received there. The gov
ernment is still engaged In an attempt to
ferret out the details connected with the
shipment of the machines, and those In
authority express great hopes of success.
There is a manifest disposition on the
part of government officers to talk as
iitrIe as possible regarding the methods
which are being pursued to bring the
guilty persons to Justice for fear OF en-
5arrasslng the officers charged with that
duty.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15
Ideal Strawberry Shortcake

Take one quart of -four: three
teaspoonfuls baking powder; one
pint of milk, and one-third Gun of
shortening, (Which should be two
thirds butter and one-third lard. }
Make the paste as soft as possible
for rolling it out. Bake in two law
ers. When baked, cut off the upper
crusts; butter the lower crust Of one
layer and spread it over with straw
berries which have already been
sugared and partly crushed. Upon
this place the crust; butter, and
spread with the berries as before.
Another layer of paste, berries, and
sugar can be used, if desired, or
make into separate cakes. In the
meantime beat the white of two
eggs to stiff froth, with a sufficien-
cy of pulverized sugar. Spread
this thickly over the top layer of
berries; put in the oven, and let it
bake until the meringue is deli
cate brown. Serve with rich sweet
cream, or with crushed berries and
their juice with sauce.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15
To Wash Shetland Shawls

Make up thin lather of boiled
soap and water; plunge the shawl
in this, and gently strip it through
the hand. Unjust never be rubbed
or wrung. When clean rinse through
water without any soap; hang it
up for about a minute; shake it
gently by each side alternately ;
pin it out on sheet exactly square !;
and if the shawl be of fine texture
it should be slightly sewed down the
sheet by the topof the fringe to pre-
vent its running up; then go over
the whole fringe, drawing each
thread separate and laying it
straight ont. If these directions
are carefully attended to, the shawl
may be washed many times, and
each time appear as well as when
new. They should never be put
into the hands of any but those
who are accustomed to wash lace.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

HIGHWAYS AND HEDGEs.-"I
can't give lots of money and l can't
sew cloaks and gowns for poor chill
dren because I'm not rich enough
or big enough, mamma. But I'll
tell you what l can do; I can high
way and hedge 'emr ?" said bright
little girl on her return from a
child's sermon.
what is that, my DEAR" asked
her mother.
"Why, it's coaxing poor children
and naughty children into Sunday
School. I can't 'splain it to you,
but | know how, for the Superin-
tendent told us. And Pm going to
do it?" What can you do to bring
the children into the Sunday
School?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15
A Baby Calendar.
BY MRS. z. P. MILLER.

Newborn baby, soft and pink.
VI the the two worlds on the brink
one month old-eat and sleep,
Precious LITTLE human heap.
Two months old-tear and smile.
Fists in mouth and eyes the while.
Three months old-"goo-a-goo,"
windows wide where soul looks thro,
-Four months old-finds his toes.
Tries to nix them on his nose.
Five months old-first wee pearl,
All the household in a whirl.
Six months old-sits alone,
Wishes swaddling clothes were gone
seven months old-creep and crawl,
Wonder-eyed, q charm to all.
Eight months old-confiscate
Pussy's tail and papa's pate.
Nine months old-roguish eyes,
DEEPENING daily-willful, wise.
Ten months old-witching ways
Wind us in; the baby pays.
Eleven months old-finger-tip
Guides the Elm on his trip.
Year old-lots of mischief done;
Walking, talking, just for fun!
Selected
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

Women who are never bitter nor
resentful are often the most queru-
lous; and if Solomon was as wise
as he is reported to have been, |
feel sure that when he compared a
contentious woman to continual
dropping on very rainy day, he
had not vixen in his eye--a fury
with long nails-acrid and selfish.
Depend upon it he meant a good
creature who had no joy but in the
happiness of the loved ones whom
she contributed to make uncomfort-
able; putting by all the titbits for
them and spending nothing on her.
self. At once patient and complain
ing, self-renouncing and exacting,
brooding the live-long day over
what happened yesterday and what
is likely to happen tomorrow; cry
ing very easily both at the good and
the evil.-Georqe Eliot.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15
WESTVIRGINIA FREEMAN.
THE HOME FOLKS.
u11ARIrY HoLLENBAcK, Housekceper.

We have intended for some time
living an invitation to our young
folks especially, to contribute to the
columns of the Home Department
either selected or original articles
that they think will be of interest.
Last week little girl scarcely in
her teens sent us the following
poem for publication, because it
struck her as being very'beautiful !;
and lest some of our readers may
think we have no young folks ca
pabe of writing and selecting, we
want to say right here, what inter
ested US very much, that this very
girl led class of young men in
Virgil at our State University, and
asan expression of their admiration
and respect for her, they presented
her handsome volume of poems,
to which she replied in a neat little
epistle, indited in Latin. We hope
she will come again, and say some
other own thoughts.
If anyone this side of Heaven
knows the authoress of these beau
tiful lines, the many hearts they
have touched would be glad to
know and love her by name.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15
THE THRIFTLESS WIFE.
A Chinese Story; Translated from
a Verbal Narration, by A. M.
Fielde.

Two peddlers, one of olives, the
other of almanacs, had homes side
by side. The olive peddler had a
tidy, careful wife and, even when
times were hard and trade dull,
lived comfortably and got on in the
world. The vender of almanacs
had stupid, listless wife, to whom
he often held up her industrious
neighbor as an example worthy of
her imitation. The slothful wife
grew tired of hearing her neighbours
good traits and wise doing set forth
for her edifcation, and finally came
to hate to hear her name or to see
her face
Things had gone on in this way
for long time, when a year of I'M
usual hardship came to both fami-
lies. All Chinese who expect to
retain the esteem of their acquaint-
ances, pay their debts at the end of
the year. But this year the olive
peddler found his debts greater than
his means of payment. After vain
ly seeking some honest way of
meeting his obligations, he came on
the last day of the year and told his
wife of his pecuniary embarrass-
ments, saying that they must meet
poverty and disgrace as best they
could. The thrifty wife at once
brought out great store of picked
olives, telling her husband to go
and sell them quickly and pay
his debts. He asked her where she
got all these olives and she replied
that she had every day taken few
green olives from his baskets before
he started on his daily rounds, and
had carefully preserved them for a
time of need. AS olives grow bet
ter as they grow older, and as they
bring the highest price at New
Year, the peddler was by the sale of
these olives enabled to pay all his
debts, and to retain the capital and
credit wherewith to carry on his
business during the following year.
The vender of almanacs had also
lost money during the year, and on
its last day found himself in debt;
but his wife had no comfort to offer
him, and he began the new year
poorer and more wretched than
ever. When he heard how his
neighbours wife had come to the
rescue with her picked olives, he
again reminded his own wife of her
habitual uselessness, and lamented
that he had not, like his neighbor,
a real helpmate in his house. His
wife determined that she would re-
form, and set herself to surprise her
husband by her econmy and shrewd-
ness. So when at the end of the
next year he told her that he was
again in debt and without the
wherewith to pay, she silently |
went into her room and brought
out several full bags which she
threw down at her husbands feet,
telling him to never call her
thriftIess wife again. In great as
constituent, he opened the bags,
and poured out a heap Of almanacs
for the year that was ending. He
asked her where she got all these,
and was told that she had done as
did with the olives;
she had taken few almanacs daily
from his pack, and secretly stored
them up for him to sell at the end
of the year.
Of course the books were then
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

wholly unstable, and the poor pc d.
dier lost all that he had paid for
them beside; while his stupid wife
concluded that it was not worth
while to take further trouble to
please any one who was so difficult
to suit as was her exacting hus-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

Gambetta, as he rises to speak in
the tribune, is described as clum-
sy, dull-visaged man, dressed in i'll
fitting and shabby clothes. But
after a few moments he seems an
other being, his face lights up, his
gestures are telling, and his voice
has the resonant tones of a man of
power.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

Matt Carpenter could repeat
some of Shakespeare's plays from
beginning to end, and studied the
Bible for its grand poetry and
rhetoric.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

The present Gar is the first since
Peter the Great, who has not mar
ried a German wife.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-15

For hanging pictures use copper
or 'silver wire. Moths eat out the
inside of the cord.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01

Persons Of defective eyesight will b
glad to learn that Mr. s. Dreyfus, Of
New Orleans, dealer.in spectacles, eye
glasses, ETC., and agent for the Diaman-
tine Quarry Co., of Brazil, will visit our
oity in q few days, and give them
chance to purchase glasses suited to
their vision. The New Orleans Journal
of Commerce says: SIN spite Of the
claims recently set up by some, who
pretend to have discovered a new and
improved quality of glass, the highest
authorities on the subject assert that
the purest and best glasses made are
those manufactured from natural rock
crystal, especially that obtained from the
Diamantine Quarry Co., Brazilian Coast
Range, Brazil, and from the Fingals
Quarry Co., Of Stafa, Scotland"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01

A special dispatch to the n. 0. Times:
from Clinton, La, dated Nov. Goth, says:
The mail driver from Jackson to Gin
ton, was shot at and the mail bag taken
from him yesterday afternoon, when
about five miles from jackson. Sheriff
Woodward and Deputy Postmaster Eu-
gene Adler visited the scene to-day, and
found the empty mail bag cut open and
part of the mail concealed in a cane
brake near where the robbery occurred.
Acting on information they proceeded to
Jackson and arrested Edward Johnson,
colored, who is now in jail The mail
bag contained about $50 In currency
and over $4,000 in checks and drafts, all
of which are missing. The mail driver
is not seriously injured. The highway
mans gun was evidently short of pow
der and the buckshot glanced, but few
penetrating the skin.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01

A special to the n. 0. Times, from
Little Rock, Ark, dated Nov. 80, says
The town of Augusta, ON White river,
one Of the most flourishing, coInpactly
built places in the State, was destroyed
by fire early this morning. Fifty-one
buildings were burned Nearly all were
stores and offices. The Woodruff Hotel
postoffce, White River Mills, Spoke Fac
tory, Yidette newspaper office and three
hundred bales of cotton are among the
amount OF property consumed. The
flames caught from a defective fue in
Cayaner's saloon, and efforts to stay
them were futile, there being no effec-
tive fire organization. The only stores
left are Hamlett & Penn, L. B. Gordon
and J. M. Taylor. The loss cannot fall
under $1,000, 900. insurance less than
$4,000, more than half of which is in
companies represented by agents in this
city.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01
Col. T.. w. Robertson, NJ. O., of this

Col. Il. w. Robertson, N. O., Of this
district, departed for Washington by
yesterday evenings train. The Colonel
has regained his health during the va
cation and goes forth to push forward.
vigorously, all measures in the success
of which his constituents are inter
ested. We feel no uneasiness concern
ing the groundless contest that has been
set mp by Postmaster Smith, whose only
claim for seat in Congress is that he
was candidate on the Republican tick
ct, so overwhelmingly defeated at the
last election. We believe that the time
is past for the Republican party to elect
Congressman IN the halls of the House of
Representatives. They cannot afford to
disregard the popular will, even in the
South. Col. Robertson has acquired full
experience in Congress and will doubt
less add much during the coming ses-
sion to the results he has reached in
the preceding ones.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01

From Mr.. Amos Lockwood-a ''crack"
shot at chair and feathers" and an en-
pert at "scales and fins"-we learn that
large quantities of wild ducks are killed
in Buffalo bayou, and wild geese on the
sand-bars, near Fort Adams, Miss. In
one hunt fifteen geese were killed. At
one shot seventeen large ducks folded
their wings" At the mouth Of Red riv-
or l,rge quantities of fish are caught
two Thousand pounds were taken at one
"raise" of the line-to supply the Bayou
Sara market.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01


Joshua Beals establishment is at the
zenith of its glory as one of the neatest,
most appetzing grocery and family sup
ply stores in Louisiana. He has on hand
and will continue steadily to receive
everything that goes to please the eye
and crafty the wishes of the inner man.
He knows that people will put their best
foot foremost during Christmas time,
when they want the best Of everything,
even if they have to come down little
after the excitement is over. We don't
think that anybody will go away disap-
pointed after an inspection of Beal's
model store.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01
FIGHTING WHISKY.

At Fishers Station, Ohio, says a
Cincinnati special, battle be-
tween two factions of countrymen led
by rival saloonkeepers has just end
ed. The fight continued night and
day. Ben Band was beaten to death
by Hamp West, a saloonkeeper.
West was afterwards beaten to a
pulp, and Andy Farrell, a saloon
keeper, was horrible mangled. Thir-
ty-three others were wounded, some
fatally. One man was found in the
woods at midnight, dead. There was
a reign of terror in the town. A
sheriff's posse found Farrell, blood
stained beyond recognition, patroll-
ing the street in front of his saloon
armed with a gun, All is quiet now.
The cause Of the outbreak is not
known. 1t may be that one saloon
keeper, backed by his friends, had
spoken i'll of the quality of whisky
kept by the rival saloonis, whose
standbys relish the very stuff so
calumniated by the first set. 1t is
evident that both parti ,.ulma-
ted by Dutch courage. Hence the
gallantry displayed by the combat
ants whose valor is worthy of a better
cause. clay on McDuff, &c.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01
New Years
AT BEAI,S.

CHEESE. Fine New York, full Cream
CHEESE Fancy New York Pineapple.
CHEESE. Choicest Edam, Holland.
BUTTER. Fancy Gilt Edge Creamery.
MACARONI. French and Italian, Imported.
VERAIICELLI.. Best American.
BUCKWHEATFL0UR. Planand Self Raising
PRUNES. French and Turkish.
RAISINS. Fine New Crop
CURRANTS. Fine New Crop.
FIGS. Fine New Crop.
ALMONDS. Fine New Crop.
PRESERVE ELS. Assorted, Genuine Shakers.
PRESERVES. Western 2ponnd Sens.
JELLY. New Crop Cider, at Retail.
JELLY. Various Havors, at Retail.
JELLY. Tin and Glass, Assorted
ROLL BEEF. Boneless, In Pickles.
CORNED BEEF. Cooked, Tin Cans.
OKRA AND TOMATOES. New Crop, Canned.
OKRA. New Crop Canned.
TOMATOES. New Crop Canned.
GREEN CORN. New Crop, Canned.
GREEN PEAS. New Crop, Canned.
ASPARAGUS. New Crop. Canned.
BEANS. White and Red Kidney.
APPLES. Choice and Fanty EYap0ralrd
TAPIOCA. Choice Pearled.
BARLEY Choice New Crop.
DAT MEAL. Choice New Crop.
MINCE NEAT, 3 aud 5.pound Tin Cans.
FRUIT BUTTER. Assorted Kinds
PICKLES. "A Fine Assortment Glass
PICKLES. .Gherkins in bnlk
VINEGAR. Pure Apple, Years old.
VINEGAR. White Wine. Domestic.
HOMINY. Large and Small.
CREAM MEAL. Fine White.
SUGAR. Fancy Coffee A.
SUGAR. Choice Cut and Powdered.
SUGAR. Fancy yellow. NV.
SARD1NES.. New Crop, Tomato Sauce.
SARDINES. New Crop, Pure Olive Oil.
SARDINES. Fancy Boneless, Oil.
SAUSAGE NEAT. Yer, Choice, Tin Cans.
SALMON. .Onepound Cans, Choice.
Sunday, November 9th, and Wednesday
November 30th--Steamers Lee and Natchez and
for sale at Family Grocery of !
Noy 90th .IQSuIrA ZEAL
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01
GREAT GERM DESTROYER!
DARBY'S
Prophylactic Fluid
SMALL FOX
ERABICATED !!

Contagion destroyed.
Sick Rooms purified and
made pleasant.
Ferered and Sick persons
relieved and refresh
ed by bathing with
Prophylactic Fluid
added to the water.
Soft White Compilations
secured by its use in
bathing.
Impure AIR made harm.
less and purified by
sprinkling Darby's
Fluid about.
To purity the Breath,
cleanse the Teeth, it
can't be surpassed.
Cdtrrrh relieved an d
cured.
Erysipel0s cured.
Burns relieved instant
ly. Scars prevented.
Cholera dissipated.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01

Judge W. A. Seay, the well known
ex-editor of the Standard, and high
minded, talented gentleman, was elect
ed the Representative of Caddo parish,
to the Legislature, on the goth ult. He
will be valuable accession to the body
which is to assemble on next Monday,
at New Orleans.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-01

Blaine went intopublic life poor man
and leaves it wealthy. The untinely
end of President Garfield nipped lin the
bud Blaine's gigantic operation to use
the office of Secretary ofState in the in
terest of the Peruvian Guano Company.