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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

And the boy broke down with sot a,
the thought of his pet brothers wrongs
Miss Lawrence had not the heart ia
argue with him. She was poor herself,
hut no misery like this had ever crossed
hir path.
You may go now. Charles" she said
"but let the balloon rest for tonight, and
don't give up; your brother may not be
50 i'll as you think"
He departed little comforted.
The teacher went straight to the one
toy-shop Of the village and purchased its
last remaining toy balloon. Then a new
sign, " Theodore Gray, NJ. D." scarcely
noticed before, arrested her attention, and
soon she was on her way TO the house OF
want, accompanied by young physician
who was not too well established and sue
cessful to attend the poor.
Little Len lay on his bed Of suffering
his thin, drawn face so white that he
looked already dead, and one felt almost
startled to see the blue eyes unclose.
Charles sat gazing at him in despair.
A fruitless fight against want and mis-
cry showed everywhere.
While the Doctor examined his patient,
Miss Lawrence sought the heart-broken
mother.
We have come TO help you, il you'll
let us, she said, simply.
SO the two-poor themselves-set to
work to relieve those so much poorer and
more unhappy.
Little Lens sunken eyes frightened
at the sigh, of the red balloon. and after
a supper of warm broth, be fell asleep
with his hand on the string and the
fright globe nestled against his wan
cheek.
No-he did not die.
Richard Markham heard the story the
next day, and went to see him. To his
credit, be it said. he was not ashamed to
take Charlie by the hand and saw.
Forgive me, lad. I was more to
o'eiS Nheu cu' OuRHt W udNc iounu
out all about it before trying to make
public example Of you. when had never
known you to do anything like that be-
fore"
II don't blame you" replied the 9th
or, it '7ds the first time and it shall be
the last. But. Of course. there are plenty
N, bo ,ynn', baEaya ,,,a ~
For a while ell Of Richards spending
money went to the briggs family. 9th
ers, too, in time, joined to help them, so
that, though always poor and struggling
as how could they be otherwise p
they did not again reach such depth of
want. The father did not reform, for the
dram shop still stood open and his earn
ngs dropped mostly into its till. Buy
iwork was furnished his family-so thet
managed 20 live.
Miss Lawrence has never ceased to
practice the "more excellent way" and
many lips call down blessings upon her.
She does not teach he..vil'age school now.
but lady sometimes stands at window
over sign-now no longer new-who
looks muchllike her.
| think you will find, too, that the
Doctor is soon to take a student who
signs himself Charles Driggs.-Arthurs
Ndgdzine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

'.'" Magnificent promises sometimes
end 10 psltry performances. A magnif-
cent exception to this Is found In Kidney.
Wort, which invariably performs more
cures even than It promises. Here Is
single instance: "Mother has recovered"
wrote an Illinois girl to her Eastern rela.
tlves. "She took bitters for q long time,
but without any good. So when she heard
Of the virtues Of Kidney-Wort she got q
box and 1t has completely cured her liver
complaint"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

THE GREAT REMEDY for Dyspepsia.
Headache. General Debility, Biliousness,
and Con stipation, is 81. F." At,eoods Bit
tsrs, trade mark IL. F." This Is Justly
celebrated medicine. Be not mislrd by
signature Of one Wood" nor of one Mo-
ses +. Atwood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
LET ME Show You

What q saving have made during the last
year by being my own doctor. Last year
/ paid out s9G.25 for doctors and their
medicine; this year paid S. for six bot
ties of Sulphur Bitters and they have kept
health In my whole family. They are the
best and purest medicine ever made
Charles King, 60 Temple Street, Boston,
Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

There can be something heroic in a med
icine as well as in individuals. Burdock
Blood Blters have effected many gallant
rescue among the suffering sick. Thou
sands have escaped the miseries OF dys-
pepsia and nervous debility through the
use OF this wonderful medicine. II is EN-.
pLaticslly the best stomach and blood ton
ic in the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
NED'S SUGGESTION.
BY LOUISE X. SMITH.

"Where did you buy her. Mamma?"
Asked three -year.old Ned of me,
As he leaned DER The dainty cradle
His "new little sister" TO see.
"An angel brought her. darling"
lanswercd, and he smiled,
Then softly bent his curly head.
And kissed the sleeping child.
But sudden change came over him
And he said. "If I'd been you,
While | WIS about It. Mamma,
I'll have caught the angel, too"
st Nicholas for October.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
HOODS SARSAPARNLA

Is a skilfully-prepared compound, concen-
trated extract, by process peculiarly our
oN1i, OF the best remedies OF the vegetable
kingdom known to medical science as altera-
tives, blood-purifers. diuretics, and tonics.
Sold by all druggists. Price 81, or six for
a. c. J. HOOD q CO., Lowell, Mase,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

An EMINENT PHYSICIAN CT LARGE PRAC.
tice says: =" have examined the formula
from which Adamsons Botanic Balsam is
prepared, and can recommend IL as
safe and reliable remedy for coughs and
colds"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Rev. J. S. White. Rock Hill. c., saws
" used Browns Iron Btters for general
debility. Il has been of benefit In restor-
Ing me TO strength and yigor."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Now Is THE TIME 10 treat Catarrh OF
long standing. Ely's Cream Balm reaches
Obstinate cases, where all other remedies
fail. IL is not liquid or snuff, and is cas-
lily applied. Price soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

An employe of the Lehigh Valley
R. r. has elk fingers and thumb on
each hand. Providence evidently intended
that he should couple cars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

ffow can you remain sufferer from dys
pepsla when worse cases than yours are
being cured by Hoods Sarsapa..,la. Try il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Restore il tho
marvel Of the age for all Nerve Diseases.
All fits stopped free. Send to 95l Arch
Street, Phila.. Pa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Bob Burdette says that his invalid wife
made him all he Is. "Thst's right" NUT
ters the womsn's Journal; "blame 1t al
on your wife"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
sCROFULA., !,

A remedy that can destroy the germs Of
scrofula, and when once settled has the pow
er 70 root 1t out, must be appreciated by
those affiicted. The remarkable cures OF
young children and the more wonderful cures
Of those Of middle age and late In life, as II.
lustrated BY: our printed testimonials, prove
HOODS SARsAPARILLA TO be reliable REM
edy, containing remedial agents which do
positively cure scrofula and eradicate II from
the blood.
WARNER, n. H., Jan. q, 1879.
MEssRs. c. /. HOOD & CO., Lowell Mass:
Gentlemen For ten years previous 10 the
early part OF 1877 had been a constant SUI.
ferer from scrofulous ulcers or sores, which
had finally reduced me 10 helpless c0ndi-
tion, as described In my letter 10 you In Sep
tember OF that year. The continued excel
lent health which enables me 10 keep house
for my aged father and 10 enjoy life, keeps
alive my Intense personal interest IN HOODS
and cannot refrain from ex-
pressing my gratitude for the permanent
cure this wonderful medicine effected IN my
case nearly TWO years ago. while living In
Lowell, when all my physicians gave me up
as being In an incurable condition. One
thing before close. / have recommended
your Sarsaparilla 10 hundreds. and think
more than 4 thousand eases, and my faith In
Its invincibility In curing scrofula has be.
effected aside from my own. ] trust you
will not be slow In making the merits OF
HOODS SARsAPARILLA known everywhere,
for IL Is duty you owe 10 mankind. With
best wishes remain very truly yours
SARAH Z. WHITTIER
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

When people are compelled 10 use snur
they certainly are put 90 the plueH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

The man who loses on horse race feels
the lack Of horse cents en- his part.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

A young man biting his mpustache +, "A
case OF down In the mouth"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

The wheat-grower's motto-of two Wee
wills choose the less.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Flies, reaches, ants, byd-bugs, rata snI
mice, gophers, chipmonks, cleared out by
Rough on Rats" 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Many man who sets out 10 be q society
lion only succeeds in making an ass OF
himself
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
MRS. FISKES WILL.
HER HUSBANDS AGREEMENT BEFORE
MARRIAGE.

CASE IN WHICH CORNELL UNIVERSITY ~
LARGELY INTERESTED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Away out of order-T weDiy-two letters
OF the alphabet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16

Watering the stock Of a leather-making
Is new form OF high-drauics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
GAIIANr RRsCrEs

A cyclone Indicator Is loudly called for.
One for family use would sell quite read
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
A LOAD OF BOILED RICE.


A captain of a sloop who hired new
cook in Albany relates that he set him
to cooking rice which he said he had done
a hundred times. Telling him that he
would find five pounds in the locker, and
cautioning him against cooking too much,
the captain went about his business OF
loading his vessel with pig iron. In half
an hour the new cook rushed out, ex-
claiming. "For Heavens sake, captain,
don't take on any more pig iron; we'll
have load Of bilea rice Def, re night"
The captain rushed into the cabin, wi ere
he found all the pots, kettles, pals, pans,
dishes, and even two wash-tubs full to
overAowing with cooked rice, which was
also seething over the top Of tn, kettle
and falling off upon the stove and the
floor. "What'n thunder you beer d, in"
yelled the skipper, as he glanced around.
"How much rice did you put in that
pot?" "Put the whole of it cap" said
the lad "and I've been doin' nothing
but bailiug out rice forthe last 20 min
utes. Great Moses, where does all the
stuff come from ;" z p ? ''fo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-16
A BABY LAID ON THE TRAIL OF
A BRIDE AT THE ALTAR.

Louis Hartenstein, young society
man, and the young woman whom he
was about to marry, were before the al
tar in the Holy Trinity church in New
Orleans. The church was filed. While
the priest was performing the ceremony,
a young girl with brown hair, wearing a
neat calico dress and carrying an infant
in her arms, came up the aisle and laid
the child on the trailing veil Of the bride.
A disturbance arose. Some of those who
had come to be witnesses to the ceremony
denounced Hartenstein. The priest es-
corted the couple to his residence. and
the brown haired girl in calico was ar
rested on the charge Of disturbing the
peace. She was arrsigned for trial q
few davs ago. Father Richardt, the
priest. testified that on the day on which
the marriage was to take place the girl
called on him and told him that she was
going to the church. He advised her
not to take that course and she went
away. Then he sent for Hartenstein
and the young woman he was going to
marry. Hartenstein denied the truth Of
the girls charges. and the young woman
said that notwithstanding the accusation.
she would marry him, After the other
Witnesses had testified and the lawyers
had made their speeches, the judge said
that he would impose penalties to the
full extent allowed by the law on any
person who dared to disturb the peace in
any church within his jurisdiction, but in
this case it had not been proved that the
accused girl had made any disturbance
The outcry had been made by the spec
tators who were incensed at Hsrtensteins 5
conduct. "And." he went on, "the
court therefore discharges this poor. be-
trayed. deserted giIl. Hattie Scott, you
may Co."
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Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
Unm0flAble Matter.

The Post Office Department, under
date Of April "a, issues general order
that samples of fertilizers, paints, ink,
powders, and other unmailable articles,
must not be allowed by Post-masters to
90 through the mail, and adds
'It would be well for all Post masters
to call the attention Of the public,
through the press and otherwise, to the
class of matter excluded from the mails
under regulations. Besides the above,
which are designated a, unavailable,
are Liquids, poisons, explosive and
intlammable articles, fatty substances,
oils, ointments, ink, coloring matter,
powdered red pepper, living or dead
animals (not stuffed), insects (exce pit
ing queen bees when safely secured },
fruits or vegetable matter liable to de
composition, razors, sharp pointed in.
struments, and substances exhaling a
bad oder.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
Death Of DR.. william Cummins.

DR.. William Cummins, leading cit
izen of Smyrna and uncle Of Walter
Cummins, Esq, Of this city, died after
a short illness at his residence in that
town, Cn Sunday morning last, in the
69th year of his age. The Times, refer
ring to his death, says: The Doctor be-
calue thorough churchman, not in
the narrow or restricted sense, but in
its broadcast and most catholic view,
ready to serve wherever duty called,
He was early constituted a layreader,
and mostly in the absence of the rector
has since conducted the worship at st.
Peters. He was one Of the warmest
adherents Of the temperance and BIZ
BILE societies of the County and State,
and his last spoken words, read to
to me from the blessed old boJk' was
a touching eXempliticatiOn of his devo-
ton, to the Bible cause.
Though for the last quarter Of cen
tury, more of q mOralist than n politi-
clan, he was not without strong pOliti-
cal convictions. He grew up and re-
mained Democrat until the breaking
out of the rebellion, when his whole
soul was given to the support OF the
Union, and about twenty years ago
was run as the candidate on the Eepub-
lican ticket for State Senator, but the
ticket was III the minority. He ha,
been for some years a director in the
Farmer Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
viOlAtOrs Of the Law.

John Reed was arrested yesterday,
and had hearing last evening, on the
charge of disOrderly conduct and using
threatening language. After hearing
the evidence the Mayor adjudged him
guilty, and imposed fine Of 81 and
costs, besides requiring bail in the sum
OF 500 to keep the peace.
Andrew Scot, cOIored. was charged
with the larcenv ola chair from rh,
furniture store of William Knott, n
Front and Tatnall streets Andrew de-
MED taking the chair and said il !3,
been given to him by a friend, who Il H.
e1 him to take it home for him. The
Mayor did not deem tm9 explanation
satisfactory, and ordered him to fur
nish 800 bail fo1 hi, appearance at
court.
William Butcher came to police sta
tion very drunk, and acted in II dis
orderly manner, ahd ia" Mayor upon
hearing the facts Of tl4c oast, imposed a
fine of 81 and costs
James Jones and JarUb Gibson. both
of whom were drunk, engaged in "A
fight on the street, and were arrested. -
They We're each fine - and costs
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
THIRD EDITION.
LAST NiShs's Concert.

The attendance at the Minnie Hauk
concert last night at the Opera House
was very small, only about 800 persons
being present, which was very discou-
raging to the singers as we'll as a proof
that Wilmington sustains her reputa-
ton by failing to patronize such an ex-
cellent entertainment Is that of last
night. Notwithstanding the illness of
Mr.. GOttschalk and the omission of his
parts the program was an excellent one
and highly appreciated by all present.
The concert was opened by Mr.. Stern
berg, who played the Wedding March"
from Midsummer Nights Dream in
an excellent manner. Mr.. Montegritfo
followed in an air from "Bulls in Mas
chera," which was well rendered. -
Upon the appearance Of Miss Minnie
Hauk she was greeted with applause
Her selections were from Ambrose
Thomas "Mignon, Connais tu" and
"Styrienne, both Of which were rem
dered in fine style, and the lady at once
won the heart Of every one present by
her musical voice, which is a very
rich and powerful soprano, and her
winning smiles and expressions were
calculated to please the most CRITICAL
In response to an encore she sang
"Comin' Thro' the Rye" which was
warmly applauded.
Mr.. Montegriffo followed with an air
from "Rigoletto, and responded to a
recall by singing "Di Quella Pira,
from Trovatore," both of which were
rendered in fine style. After severa
selections were played by Mr.. Stern
berg in very artistic manner, "Miser,
ere," from 'Trovatore, was excellently
rendered by Miss Hauk and Mr.. Mon
tegriffo.
The second part of the program was
composed of scenes from the second act
of "Carmen," in which Miss Hauk
was perfectly at home and appeared tc
her hearers to the best advantage. Mr.
Montegriffo sustained his parts well
and the performance was perfectly salts
factory to all present Should thi
prima donna ever visit Wilmington
again crowded house should greet her
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
The Building Ordinance.

An informal meeting Of the members
Of City Council was held last evening,
to consider the proposed amendments to
the ordinance providing for q Building
Inspector. A number of builders and
contractors were present, and their
views were heard by the members. 1t
is proposed to change the time of max
ing the first election. to the first Thurs
day in May of this year, and then to
the first Thursday in April every three
years therea fter. A number of other
changes were proposed, among which
is the striking out the provision tla' Ii"
Inspector shall have served regular
apprenticeship 1t carpentering OF
bricklaying 1t is also proposed to
make some change in the section re-
quiring nine inch party walls, and pro =
viding for their extending nine inches
above the roof. No definite action
could be taken on these proposed
alterations, and it is probable the
matter will be brought before Council
this evening.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
A Little OF.

90 The POttsville journal says: People
who talk Of the Anthracitcs losing every
game should remember that the Viii
mingtOn Quicksteps have not won any
yet, and their players are breaking up
fast ; the Harrisburg club has not play
ell yet the ACtives We're beaten by a
picked nine Of Reading the Merritts
have their third manager, and other In
ter-State clubs have mot developed Cour-
age enough to leave home yet.
Evidently the above paper has not
kept the run Of the base ball gaines this
season, or it would haveCrettited the VII,
miLgtOn club with two victories. viz
The Waverly of Washington, at that
place, score u to >, ana the Ross Of thcS-
ter, on the Wilmington grounds, with IA
score Of - to 3. The paper did lot rc-
cOgnize the faCt that in the several de
feats received by the Lluirkstrps, il was
from irst-claSs clubs, while it only ranks
third-class. In respect to the members
" breaking np,' they will see their rr-
ror in the coming championship games
W. predict for our boys "A bright future.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
Restaurant saloon Robbed,

Last night party of men who,
loved peach brandy, blackberry wine
and cold ham more than they feared the
law, entered the restaurant and saloon
of E. S. Shaw, No. II East Fifth street,
by the cellar doors, which Mr.. Shaw
thinks he left unfastened. The rougcs
helped themselves plentifully to some
of Mr.. Shaw's choice liquors and ham
left in his saloon. They found no money
to take, but when the thieves left they
forgot to take with them qneerly con
structed money bag, which is queerly
adapted for carrying money safely, and
which would be particularly valuable
to farmers and others who attend mar
ket and have to carry home considerable
Of money. The bag is worth seeing.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
A Levy COurtman ON Fire,

The Smyrna Times says, on Saturday
evening, April 2lst, as Geo. G. Roth
well, Levy Courtman of Blackbird
Hundred, was approaching town from
his home, he put pipe, that he was
smoking, in his pocket after having, as
he thought, extinguished the fire.
Shortly after, he heard some boys, whc
saw the blaze issuing from his back
calling fire, but he gave no attention,
thinking it boyish exuberance, until
turning his head he discovered a blaze
running up his coat. Mr.. K. is strong
and able to fight fire or anything else,
and it did not take him long to squelch
it, but not until the papers in his pocket
were destroyed and the coat ruined.
He swore off from any further use of a
pocket pipe, and presumably bought
himself Few coat.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
Boat N eWs.

The steamer Newburn will be
launched from the dry docks of the
Harlan 4 Hollingsworth Company to-
day, and the John A Warner will take
her place.
Thenew steamer Eastern Shore, built
by the Harlan Il Hollingsworth Com
pany, made a satisfactory trial trip yes
terday. The officers were well pleased
and the boat will be taken to Baltimore
to-day.
1t is expected that the steamer Shady
Side, to take the place of the Morris
ania, will arrive here on Saturday
night or Sunday morning.
AS yet there is no definite time fixed
| for the FELTON, to resume her trips. Nc
one seems to know whether she viii
run Or not.
The schooner Arabella is discharginl
cargo of lumber at the wharf Of the
j. Morton Poole Company.
A barge Of the National Dredging
Company has been taken to the shil
yard of the Jackson & Sharp Company
for repairs.
Daily Republican., 1883-04-26
Dots.

Boiler makers at Hilles & Jones are
working day and night.
Tbs bed of the p. w. & B. Railroad
through the city is being repaired.
The First Regiment Band will be at
the Fame Hose Fair this evening.
A brick cart damaged the lamp post
at Eleventh street and Railroad ave-
nue..
The turbine wheel at the City Mill
was stopped yesterday to put new cogs
on one :of the bevel wheels which IT.
Gently broke.
Six new passenger coaches will be
shipped by the Jackson & Sharp Com
pany to-dayC to the Buffalo division OF
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern Railroad.
The police pay rolls will be made out
for the present month according to the
new city charter, so the Mayor has been
informed,
Awnings are being placed over the
windows Of the Grand Union Hotel at
Front and French. The hotel is well
patronizel and the proprietor makes
his guests comfortable.