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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27
A Large In ad OwnCr.

The land king, 4. G. Sprague, who
lives in Minnesota, remarked yester-
day that he would in three years have
a larger tract of land in wheat than any
other private individual. He now has
three thousand acres ready for crop,
aud will this spring break seven thous-
and more, and the following year will
prepare three thousand acres more on
which to raise wheat. the land is all
in Clay county, and if Mr.. Sprague is
as successful in carrying this scheme
through as he has always been in his
business transactions, there will be in
this county the largest farm in a solid
body, owned by one individ lal, in exis.
tence. He is probably one of the largest
land owners in the world, now having
clear title to more than half a million
acres, tifty-six thousand of which are in
Minnesota, about two hundred thous.
and in Texas, thirty thousand in Mis-
sissppi, and various other tracts in all
parts of the Union. The strange part
about it, however, is that he now has
not an acre for sale. When asked if he
had ever sold an acre, he replied that in
the State of Illinois alone over three mi-
lion acres passed through his hands, as
the records of that State will show.
In the great Chicago fire he lost mil
lion dollars, which retarded his move
ments in this vicinity, as he then was
forced TO Couutermand an order for two
hundred yoke of oxen that were intend
ed to he shipped to the Eed River Val
ley for the purpose of breaking a large
tract of land. He is sixty-seven years
of age, and says if his health only con-
tinues good, he will more than make
out of his Minnesota property the mil
lion lost in Chicago.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27

Take your children to Sutterly & Co.
302 Market street for fine photographs.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27
State OF Ihe thermometer

vt the REPUBLICAN ofeoe, in this 81 az
,his morning:
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27

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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27

Freshest Culllngs from tho Gel.
umnS Of tho COuntry Press,

The citizens Of Dover, at a meeting
held on Thursday evening, presented q
petition to the Levy Court, asking All
appropriation of $500, the taxpayers
offering to subscribe 81, 200, the bal
ance Of the sum required for the gra-
ding of Loockerman street.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
Dover Conference Academy will be
held at Middletown on Friday, March
10, for the election OF four Trustees to
serve 8 years.
An attempt was made 70 burn the
Douglass House at Rehoboth, not long
since. but the watchlnan WIS awakened
in time to prevent the fire.
1t is said that thieves have reached
Middletown in advance of the Confer
ence, and are stealing all the chickens.
tf this he the case what will the minis
ters do? Surely they can't do without
The yellow legs.
Many fine cottages are to be built at
Rehoboth in time for the warm season,
and the outlook for tho future growth
of the place is promising.
A Smyrna physician inoculated
three young heifers with bovine lymph
and thus secured pure vaccine matter
Ior his use. 10y
Miss Emily Andrews, niece of SEN
ator Bayard, was married in Baltimore
last week to Nj. Tunstall Smith, of
that place.
DR.. William s. Hitch, of Laurel, is
going to erect a canning factory near
the depot in that town.
White potatoes are selling at So cts.
per peach basket down the State, this
being about one cent apiece.
The average contract price for farm
labor this year in Kent county this sea-
son is twelve dollars per month.
Trains are now running on the Della
ware city and Newark railroad.
Middletown and Odessa nurserymen
are preparing for a brisk spring trade.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27

Norlo1'
We would say to tho public that We are
now prepared TO do all kinds Of blacksmith
ing at shortest notice, satisfaction guaran-
teed. CHARLES 4. TRICE II 90,
Concord,
fl72tE Sussex Co., lel.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1882-02-27

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ID story front rooms. furnished or unfur-
nished; also looms with board, at CO., French
street. 2'-3tt
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
Swindling Farmers.

The reports, of farmers being swim
died by travelling sharpers are less nu-
merous than they were few years ago.
Farmers are not asanxieus as they were
OF becoming agents for the sale of use
less implements, or to purchase patent
rights. They are more careful about
signing orders for Eghtning-rods and
advancing money for goods to be de-
hvered in the future. In brief. they are
becoming more intelligent in all business
matters. Cases of swindling are occa-
sionally reported but when they are it
is evident that the sharpers have been
obliged to resort to some new dodge in
order to insure success. A new swindle,
according to local reports. has been per-
petrated in several places in Iowa. dur
ing the past month. Ii requires two
persons to manage it successfully. They
watch the papers for notices of estrays.
One goes TO look at horse or COW, and
soon decides that it is not the one he
has lost. During his visit he carefully
notices the size, color, and peculiar
marks on the animal, and forms pref
ty accurate opinion in regard to its
weight and age. He reports all these
matters to his partner" who, in few
days, pays a visit to the farm where the
animal was taken up. He is able TO
give so full and accurate a description
of the '.losfe animal that the person in
whose possession it is has no reluctance
in offering to give it up. The pretend
ed owner, however, findsit inconvenient
to take it home, and offers to sell 1t at q
low price. The farmer accepts the
proposition to sell, and pays over the
money. In the course of few DAYS the
rightful owner comes along and claims
the animal. and produces evidence that
it is his. The residence of the seller
cannot be aseertained. and, of course,
the buyer is out the money he has paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
TRIPLET MAxIMs.

Three things to do-think, live and act.
Three things to govern-your temper,
tongue and conduct.
Three things to eherish-virtue, good
ness and wisdom.
Three things to love-courage. gentle
ness and affection.
Three things to contend for-honor,
country and friends.
Three things to hate-cruelty, arrogance
and ingratitude.
Three things to admire intellect, dig
nifty and gracefulness
Three things to like-cordiality, good
ness and cheerfulness
Three things to delight in--beauty.
frankness and freedom
Three things to avoid-idleness, loqua-
city and fiippant jesting.
Three things to wish for-health. friends
and contented spirit.
Three things to teach-truth, industry
and contentment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
LITTLE SERMONS.
Is be true to a friend.

Always be true to a friend
Be lovable if you expect to be loved
Sanctity is plant of very slow growth.
A fretful disposition Is easily acquired
Our sufferings have too much to do with
our faults.
Do your best and there is nothing more
you can do.
Great discretion is necessary in the
choice of an adviser.
We do not always see the bright side of
things, but they have a bright side for all.
No matter how long the days may APP
pear, the years seem very short when they
are gone.
In religion, as in politics, it is a bad
to no party.
We ought to be careful to do no evil
for evil returns by vicious circle and re-
acts upon self.
Gossiping MAY be put down as sugar
coated sin that even good Christians are
tempted TO swallow.
In the spiritual, as in the natural order
of things, deep foundations are requisite
for building ofsgreat height
That kind of religion is likely to be
most popular which does not seriously in
terfere with what you intend to do.
Help your friend carry his loads and see
how strong and useful 10 yourself and 9TH
ers you will become, and how steadily you
will be in demand.
Gossiping may be compared to a fabric
containing strands of every conceivable
hue. There is no knowing how much
poisonous material enters into its compo-
sitlon.
Don't say a mean thing about any rnan,
and it may possibly happen that some time
some one may be able truthfully to say
kind things about you. The experiment
is worth trying for its novelty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
FRESH FASHION NOTES
From The New York Mail and Exn,e

From the New York Mail and Express
English turban hats are all the rage this
Autumn
Pompadour is the newest of the laces
| for wearing in the neck and sleeves of
evening dresses
Black brocaded velvet and plush will be
| the favorite trimming and material to be
used in combination with dresses of black
| silk this season.
Children's wraps for winter will still be
made in Mother Hubbard style, but the
ful1ness will be held in box-pleats rather
than shirIings, and the puffs win be omitted
from the shoulder.
The first importations of French bonnets
show no decided change in shapes. Large
pokes, small capotes, large Rembrandt
hats and turbans with rolling brims are
among the new shapes. All varieties of
birds are used in trimming.
The majority of the French evening
dresses imported have small hoops at the
back and sides and immense bustles. Hoops
will not be worn, however, with street
costumes, and the hustle worn with these
suits is still moderate in size.
From the New York Tribune
Diagonal rows of narrow bias ruffies
are the new trimming for the front of silk
skirts
Sicilienne and Irish poplin are COM
ing into fashion along with other repped
goods. =
The long gauze wells formerly used here,
but now out of style. are worn in Europe,
and called American wells. Meanwhile
the English mask veil of red tulle is
adopted here.
The stvlish wraps for the first cool days
will be braided cloth jackets for plain
toilets, and ficelle- colored cloth mantles
trimmed with lace and pompons of the
same shade for dressy toilets.
A great deal of dull red is seen on the
newly imported costumes, and a touch of
red is in almost all toilets, though it may
be only a copper-red silk neckerchief,
flamingo's breast on the turban or terra
Gotta gloves.
The only beaded trimmings among new
goods are solid passementeries that
show nothing but beads, but there are
nail-heads, large balls and the smallest
beads like seed pearls.
From the New York Evening Post
Handkerchief pouches and bags continue
in fashion.
State color, an ugly and unbecoming
color to either blonde or brunette, for some
reason unknown, has come into fashion
once again.
Soft feathers in white or pale tinted
colors are worn in the hair with admirable
effect, and with full evening dress, diamond
stars arrows. and crescents, or pins in the
shape of small flowers and leaves. are used
to fasten the plumes in place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
Smell for Smell.

Among the leading medical specialists
of the French capital is a fashionable
physician who processes to cure all the
ills that flesh is heir to by obligatory
treatment, and is, moreover renOwn-
ed for making his patients pay through
the nose for his advice. A pleasant
little story is told of this eccentric doe
tor and of wealthy Briton who, not
long ago. crossed the Channel on pur-
pose to consult him. Having asked his
visitor q few curt questions respecting
his symptoms. and subjected him To-
careful auseultation, the doctor extract
ed bottle from drawer in his writ
ing-table, uncorked il. and handed il to
the Englishman with the words, ''Smell
itr' adding, as soon as his command
had been obeved, That is well. You
are cured" Whatever surprise the pa
tient may have inwardly experienced at
being relieved of his malady with such
astounding promptjtude and ease, he is
said to have exhibited no external sign
of amaZement, but, adopting the laconic
style of his professional adviser, TO
have calculated, How much?' "A
thousand francs" was the reply; where
upon, producing q bank-note to that
amount from his poeket-book, the I'M
perturbable Britisher held il under the
doctors nose for few seconds, saying,
.'Smell itn' The astonished ASculapius
mechanically complied. That Is well
You are paid" calmly observed the
Englishman, pocketing the note; Il
have the honor TO wish you very good
morningr'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

himself that both Vic. and he wefe acuuit-
ted and let go on their way rejoicing.
Vic. is now serving out two years
senteneein the state pennitentiary, pro
nounced on him by Judge Gutenberg of
our present criminal district court, where
he Was convicted of larceny.
Brown is.still in New Orleans, and the
affable, polite, gentlemanly and urbane
doctor p at last accounts was doing"
the fashionable watering places of the
North-and East, where he still practices"
not medicine, but cards"
FRANK HERBERT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Pension statistics ought to crafty the
patriotic American citizen, for a country
that can pay out $3.50, 1900, 600 to wounded
or invalid veterans or the widowed wives
and orphan children of the dead, is surely
something to be proud of, 1t is almost a
score of years since the last battle and
yet our pension list is still growing as if
the war was thing of yesterday, 1857
names having been added during the past
year. Where is there another nation in
the werld that has donesas much for its
soldiers?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
In 1880 Boss Bassett wrote3to Hon. P.

In 1880 Boss Bassett wrote3to Hon. P.
OMara to this effect:
During the campaign my expenses have
been very heavy. If you can send me $50,
I shall be glad TO remember you in the
future"
The $50 was not sent to our Kewanee
friend, and the following is his opinion
now of the man he supported $50 worth
two years age;
Whenever "a clique of rotten politicians
are enabled by raking the slums Of a city,
to pack caucuses and conventions and
through such means 20 foist upon the par
ty a man devoid of all sense of honor, pro-
priety or decency, whose habits make him
"stench in the nostrils" of all respectable
peoplesas candidate for the legislature,
it becomes the imperative duty of every
voter of that party; who retains scintilla
of self respect, to prevent the disgrace
which would result from his election.
The manner of the nomination of Pat
O'Mara, in the face of positive pledges,
from him and his friends two years ago,
that he would not be q candidate at this
time; the ignoring of the wishes of the
Henry county democrats, as expressed in
county convention; the disregard of amen
tiles which should prevail among gentle
men of the same political faith. and his
utter unworthiness, morally and political
Nv, for the position to which he aspires,
render his nomination afarce' and d nullity,
unworthy of any consideration, except
contempt. PrasaTe Chief
It would appear from the above that had
Mr.. O'Mara paid the $50 demanded of him,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

non-uomestieated animals. ONLY fo-,-
Isolated facts are known. The East r.
dams believe that the life period of ola
plants is about 800 years, instances bo
ing recorded of these animals bavino.
lived $50 years in confinement afteS5
capture at an unknown age. Wbalas
are estimated to reach the ace of 400
years. Some reptiles are very l0ng-liyed
an instance being furnished by for,
toise which was confined in 1858 and
existed until 1853 when it persisted Inv
an accident. Birds sometimes reach .
great age, the eagle and the swan bavI
ing been known to live 100 wears. The
longevity of fishes is often remarkabia
The carp has been known to live 2n0
years, common river trout, 50 wears
and the pike 80 years, while Gesner, a
Swiss naturalist, relates that nike
caught in 1897 bore q ring recording the
capture of the same fish 267 wears he
fore. Insects are very short-lived. usn-
ally completing the term of their exist
ence in a few weeks or months. Some
even perish within few hours after
emerging from the grub state, and die
on the very day of entering upon their
new life. As general rule, not to he
applied too closely, larger types OF ami
mails live longer than smaller.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Monmouth Re0Seao: Hon. W. FL. Niece,
the democratic nominee for congress in
the 18th district, is an old resident of Nc
Donough county and deservedly very
popular among the people of the south
part of the district. He has represented
his own county a number of times in the
legislature, is the present senator from this
district, and was a member Of the conven--
ton that formed our state constitution.
Wherever he is known he makes fast
friends, and ne is just the man to give
Marsh strong fight for. Che homer of rep
resenting this district in congress.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
The foundation of the present silk

The foundation of the present silk
manufacture in the United, States was
laid in the making of sewing-silk. In
1S43 the first establishment in Philadel-
phia for making sewing-silk was start
ed, and in 1852 q ribbon factory was
built. Since the year last named the
sewing-silk and twist manufacture has
wholly freed itself from foreign rivalry,
out is subject to the keenest home COM
petition. The total value of the silk
manufactures for the census year 1850
was S1.809, TAG; for 1860. So, COZ, III;
for 1870, $12,210, Coz, and for 1880, 1884,
519, 723.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
Scientific Item.
morning

THAT man is phrenoIogist, said an
Eastside citizen to son OF Erin, in re-
ply to an inquiry regarding a long
haired individual who was just closing
the door behind him. "A man that can
tell. by feeling of your head what kind
of man you are explained the oblg-
ing citizen. Bumps on me head?" ex-
claimed Pat. Il should think it would
give him more of an oidea PLAT kind OF
q woman me wife is!'' And then the
nuch-abused Hibernian changed ms
pipe to the other corner of his mouth
and walked out Yo1akerS StdtssHGaa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
The Philadelphia Times remarks what

The Philadelphia Times remarks what
all except a small number of marplots have
seen for several years:
The coalltionists seem to have been
completely routed and viii probably never
be able to recover from such disastrous
defeat The simple truth about the mat
ter is that the successful inauguration of
specie payments and the consequent gener-
al prosperity of the country hasn't
left the greenbackers leg to stand
on, as a matter of principle, and
it is very hard to glue together such dis
cordant mass of political odds and ends as
the Name fnsionists on 9 mere question of
Offices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

The German republicans in Ohio are go
ing into the democratic camp by thous-
ands. They do not intend to bolster up
any longer republicans who would rob
them of their personal liberty. The Ger
mans, as a class, are earnestly opposed to
sumptusry laws, and for this reason are
leaving The republicans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Another week of favoring weather has
helped along the western corn crop, and
enabled the wheat-growers of Minnesota
and Dakota to harvest their great crop
successfully, and threshing is now in pro-
0reSs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

he would not now be stencil in the nos.
trils" of the Independent. The opposition
to him in Henry county has been fomented
by the Kewanee newspaper, because of MIR.
O'Mara's refusal to allow himself % be
blackmaiIed. Only this, and nothing mores
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
The London Times pays high tribute to
Gen. Wolseley. 1t says:


/ 1t is impossible To conceive of an opera
ton more successful and an execution in
more mastery manner. The whole plan
of the eampaignawas settled by General
Wolseiey, with the concurrence of his
superiors, and the hearty aeqniescence of
his chief advisers before he left England.
There never was any question about the
canal being the basis of the operations.
Before he left England he put his finger
upon Tel-el-Kebir, saying there Arab would
stand, and we should attack him on the
18th of September We mentioned the
circumstances to show that great deal
which to the outside observer seems chance
is really sforseen, planned. or allowed for.
General Welseley has achieved a success,
which renders all apology for his methods
superfiuous.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Moses Williams, one of the wealthiest
and oldest residents of Boston, is dead.
leaving fortune of SO, 100000 He be
gan life peddlmg milk in the streets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

During the pork-packing season, March
to date, Chicago packers have slaughter
ed and saltede 1.402, 900 hogs, against
9, 1885, coo for the corresponding period
last year
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Barnum should put in bid for Arab at
once. With Jumbo and Arab, P. T.
could defy competition. Arab would be
worth at least SfO0, 600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
Ages of Animals.

Camels live from 40 to 30 years;
horses average from % TO 80; oxen,
about 20; sheep, Sto 3, and dogs, LIZ to
IA. Concerning the ages attained by
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19
CHICAGO EXPOSITION.

The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail
way viii sell tickets to Chicago and return
Sept 10th TO 23d, good for return until
Sept. 25th, at S7.12 Passenger station,
Moline avenue s15- IT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

A deficit of 1865 go has been discover
ed in the Milwaukee City Treasury.
Somebody has been stealing, '-hand over
fist"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Boss Morris is what many republicans
call their candidate for sheriff. They say
he is nominesring John Bull of the rule
or ruin kind
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-19

Three things to cultiyate good books,
good friends and good humor.