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Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
Diamon de stains cd with hood.

Perhaps there has been more intrigue
and bloods ii, d on account of the famous
Oriental diamond" Great Mogul, an
any other. 1t originally weighed 787
carats, but by cutting was reduced to
279 It WAS apparently the highest aim
OF every reigning potentate In Asia to
place that gem In his crown. Famous
|intriguers had carte blanche from their
sovereigns to get 1t At any cost. Finally
the Tartars, under Nadir Shah, invaded
the civilized country aud captured 1t
and about $500. OOO, 900 in treasure be-
sides.
That was . century and more ago,
but not q word has been heard OF the
Great Moeul since. 1t is supposed,
however, that 1t is in one of the obscure
fortresses of Asia Minor. DilliRent
search IL kept up, and when 1t Is found
there will be sharp competition BE-
tween royalty and shoddy as to who
gets 1t. Russian potentates have 81.
ways wished to makea greater show OF
wealth than any others. The thrones
of all the Russians are miracles OF
wealth.
The throne of the Empress Is DOM.
pletely covered with plates of gold and
contai I, 500 rubies and 5000 tur.
a noises, besides many other rare and
costly gems. The throne of the Gear,
known az the diamond throne, is truly
a marvel. In 1t are set over 4, 900 dia-
monds Of the first water. IT is general
| ly conceded that Russia possesses more
precious stones than ony other nation,
a majority Of which we're procured at
the ex pense Of blood. The jewels In
| the Cathedral of Moscow alone are
valued at $12, 0OO, 600. The great Orloff
Idiamond, for which Count Orloff paid
$3.50 900 and $2e, 900 year to the sell
| Ter for life and o tile Of nobility, was
a bloody gem, 1t having been the prize
at stake In several skirmishes. Tho
Shah was another gem on whose very
face could have been written bloody
Story of which 1t was the hero.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

Janney. 301 and 1903 King street, is
receiving daily car loads of the finest
Rose and Burbank potatoes ever any
season produced. Now is the time to
buy. Persons wishing to lay in for
winter use should call and examine
them. Car load lots at reasonable prices
to the Wholesale trade.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
Omcers Elected,

At stated meeting Of Wilmington
Uniformed Degree Encampment Of
Patriarchs, I. o. o. f., held on Monday
evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year Most
Eminent Commander, B. F. Shakes
speare Eminent Vice Commander,
Alonzo r Fell Scribe, J. B. Tanguy |;
Treasurer, Ed win +. Morrow Officer
of the-Guard, j. Il. Seal s; Guard Of
Tent, G. G. Naylor. The installation
will take place on the first Monday
evening in January, the most worthy
Grand Patriarch officiating.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
what the Republican WOuld Lihs
20 Zee.

More strangers visit our city and be
come purchasers.
Large Wholesale houses OF every kind
established in our city.
One or two good opera performances
given in the Opera House.
Every man act as II he had been given
n respectable training by his parents
when young.
Our plum oers get rich and retire, and
give somebody else chance.
Eggs not quite 30 high now tina,
Christmas Is drawing nigh.
Our advertisers literally patronized
during the holidays.
A man VINO has more pluck than off
Ger Marquess.
How officer Marques looks when hs
is paid his $50 reward.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

five would have powerful minds,
we must think If faithful hearts. we
m st love If powerful muscles, we
must labor If We would get rid Of
bad cough, we must take DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
To the Ladies'.

Our wavy front pieces are reliable
and warranted to give Satisfaction.
Hair Switches from one dollar up.
Hair goods In the latest style, at bar.
gain. Hair jewelry for Christmas gifts.
Mrs. A. a. Rollo, 702 King street.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
OUR WINTER STOCK is NOW CONFLICT
We have a splendid assert
ment of Winter Suits and
RCOATS.

To give our customers an ad-
vantage, considering the hard
times, we have cut down our
pric 8 in many lots to below
cost some at cost, and all at a
great duction in p ice. We do
not give away any go de that
other merchants sell, but guaran-
tee ia give as much worth as 9th
ers give in presents by
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

Umuoresd and Domestic 0uitings.
Frank Corbit, Merchant Tailor, 1888
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
FANCY SLIPPERS
During the Holiday trade.

We have the largest and most beauti.
full variety of Slippers In the city. Call
early before the sizes are picked over and
see what we have said is true. We also
have complete line of Ladies', Misses
and Children's Shoes.
Among the latest is the LADIES'
EASY WAUKEN-
|PHAST. 1t has the reputation of being
the most comfortable ready made shoe
sold. Also, the Genuine Gondola. La.
dies suffering with cold feet 1t is the most
sensible Winter Boot you can buy. 1t is
warm and very soft, also, waterproof ; SO
1t is not particular about wearing rubbers.
We have the common sense in Pebbled
Goat, Mat Kid and American Kid, and a
number of other kinds, too numerous
to mention. Our immense stock of Mems
goods is complete We have all the
leading styles, from buckled Brogan to
the finest French Calf Button.
great many of our shoes run on five
widths 80 We can fit most any shaped foot.
Our stock Of Rubbers have arrived and
we have marked them at the lowest fig
ures.
Sole Agent for Z. g. Burt's Shoes for
Ladies', Misses and Children also, Burt
q Packard's for Gents, Boys and Youths.
Boston One-Price Boot & Shoe House,
SO4 Market St., Wilmington, Del.
HENRY PIKE, Propr 1l-l8t
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

~ nrip. aOM.-ALL PERSONS DE
sfallys c ce Descriptions or private receipts
Rould 10 vtnpounAsd with pure matsrisls,
|URST" the drug store d n. Y BRIN0
NO sl5 AaEhee s1eQoG WiL. u
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

tksALt-fHREEO AND rWOl
horses, suitable for farmers, contra IT. rs
Other Work Stables 100 West street Dat.
NJR sAI.F-AN ORGAN, GOLD AS
Lew. Very cheap, at l0i5 Poplar. lots
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

We mean business. We have
the goods, the most varied, the
best assorted we ever placed in
stock. We want the money for
them, and we n can to get j.. We
have an actual slaughter of pri-
ces in goods la ely purchased in
New York.
Cnlored Dress Silks in all the
leading fall shs des at Ate.
Guinet's Black Silk, worth 81,
at 800.
Guinet's Black Silk, worth ST..
IL, at 94c.
Guinet's Black Silk, worth ST.
| Is, at 81.
A few pieces OF finer grade at
equally reduced prices.
so dozen Shook Kid Gloves,
black and in all the leading fall
shades sold at $l.25 our price
lis 89c.
SO dozen 4.button Kid Gloves,
a ! the new shade worth 81 our
price is Csc.
so dozen Gents Merino Shirts.
good quality, worth Toe; our
price is Soc.
We need not mention our
Gents Can on Flannel Drawers
at 33c.
Our Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Cloaks, d olmans ind New
mar kets attract great crowds. No
su, prise, they do, fer they are the
best, most stylish, and withal the
cheanest garments ever offered ut
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

DR J.P. aEtFFIraS H AVlNa Re
- turned and resumed pr .ct,ce, will be
found at No. SIS Madis on street. SpecialtieG,
genecology no ali diseases peculiar to NO.
men. Also all diseases Of the kidneys and
stomach. nX-u
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

Thy Buah's coal : You will like II
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

oR SALEA FIRST-OLASS FARM IN
Kent County, Dol, ~ miles from R.h.
kton. containing l3b acror. Peach and al
1 orchards in bearing. Che soil is fertile
q we'll adapted TO the growing Of al KINDS
HUT and grain raised on the Peninsula
DBl.SON l. o., Room 2, Every Evening
Hiding. oo'-u
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

INK SALE OK RHINESTONE BUILD
inn In the Philjps' b Ssols block at
I'm ard French streets, suitable for
bl.sale or commission, or any heavy bust.
Building strong and durable. Well
n Location SOy business good and IN
Hnng every day. Terms oasy. J. 4. j.
hrs 4 SONS 80 Wost 9th at. aul9-o~-t
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

10 W. Diefendorf, Manager
||,; ~. 3. :, Many special bar
|a'ils will be offered in our
1'efeoat Department.
NV. D.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

CE-ELECTION-THE ANNUAL
~ meeting of the st ckhO GERS Of the Ma
tIUnal Bank Of Wilmington and BrandJwine,
will be held at their banking house, on
Tuesday, January ID, 1885, fr m 2 to 4p. M,
for the purpose of choosing nine direct ,rs to
serve the ensuing year.
dl3.te OHIO ROWLAND, Cashier.
AYOTlOE-TaE MEMBE, UF MIN
~ qua Tribe, No. 8 Imp. o. X. M are
requested to meet at their wigws am, ON
Ii ursday evening, at 7 80, sharp, for the par
pose Of paying fraternal visit TO Manitou
Tribe, No. IS. JAMES H. MORGAN,
d17.2t q. Of Z.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

nLEAsE WIN'T FAIL To GALL AT
JIG e22 Tat, all street, and try our cigars.
claim to have as inc ciysrs as anybody, and
q fine variety eto,e. dit Of J. H. BENSON.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

NYOTIUE-A DESIRABLE S1ORE TO
IN rent In good location on Market st.,
at reasonable rent. Address STORE, this
office, dl2-5t
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

AHUSIU FURNISH Ed kUh BALL, g.
WI parties Harp aid violin. Apply 81
los E. 9TH street. d17-6t*
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18
LOST.

r UST-A GOLD WATCH CHARM. Q
IL photographs inside. Name engraved
on utsido The finder will receive reward
Of 81 1t 8 East 3rd or It'll and Orange at
A. p. CHAPMAN.
Daily Republican., 1884-12-18

HtOK RENT-ONE OF THOSE NEW
= stores in the block ct eth ans French
Jtf0ots. Also heuses for sale In all parts Of
he city. Apply 70 J. X. u. SEEDS b SON,
No. 10 ". 9Th street. ml7-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07
Human Life.

The average of human life is about 33
years; one quarter die before reaching
the age of seven years; one half before
reaching II Only one in one thousand lives
to be one hundred years old only six in
every hundred live 10 the age of sixty
five, and not more than one in five hun
dred reaches the age of eighty. The in
habltants of the earth number ,00O, ,0O0,-
600, and one third OF these die every year
9l,S24 die every day; $3.50 every hour
or about one every second. Married peo-
pie are longer lived than single. Tall
men live longer than short ones. Women
have more chances of life in their favor,
before reaching the age of fifty, than men,
but fewer afterwards. The births are In
about the same proportion as the deaths
The marriages average about seventy-five
to about every thousand individuals, and
are more frequent after the equinoxes
that is during the months Of June and
December. Those born in the spring are
generally more robust than others. Births
and deaths are more frequent by nigh
than by day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07
Health Suggestions.

To have good health, avoid excesses
be regular in the time of eating. sleeping.
and bathing. See that your dwellings, and
particularly your sleeping apartments, are
properly ventilated ;avoid exposure to the
night air, also excessive nervous or
muscular effort.
A dark house, wherever found.is always
an unhealthy one. and more likely a dirty
one. too Want of light discourages
growth, promotes scrofula. encourages
consumption. and, in fact, everything
which is bad. Light is second in import
ance to fresh air.
Do not eat breakfast Immediately after
rising the stomach is liz no condition to
receive food. Let the breakfast and sup
per be light, reserving strong food, as
meats, etc., for the middle of the day. Eat
slowly, and masticate thoroughly. Drink
very little fluid during meals. IF taken
an hour after meals. they assist digetion
In hot weather. when person is heated
cold water should only be taken in small
quantities at time. If taken in quantity,
prostration is likely to ensue. and if not,
it lays the foundation for other troubles.
When the body is heated or exhausted, a
bath in cold water ought never to be taken.
A sponge bath in tepid water will answer
until the vigor of the body has had time
to be restored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-07
Personal.

Mr. Coleridge, the son of the Chief Jus
tice, 10 in Washington.
p. T. Barnum is frequent visitor to the
Bridgeport, Conn, Jail, and often addresses
the prisoners.
Secretary Folger contradicts the report that
he is to be transferred to the Office OF Attor-
ney Genernl.
Dennis Kearney has gone ont Of the liquor
business the authorities have destroyed the
shanty he has occupied.
Mrs. Cynthia Strstton, mother of the late
Tom Thumb, is dangerously i'll at her resi-
dence in West Haven, Conn, and 10 not ex-
pected TO live.
Mr.. Blaine does no literary work in the
evening, but devotes the time to social inter-
course with his friends, and usually retires
at an early hour.
Don Nicholas, ex-Dictstor of Peru. and his
brother, Don Carlos Pierola, arrived in New
York, Monday, from Liverpool, and they
will leave for Lima in few days.
Robert Buchanan, the poet and novelist, is
suffering from gastric fever. His illness has
retarded the publication of his new volume
Of poems.
Thomas Mast told reporter in Savannah
the other day that his trip to Florida 10 one
of recreation, adding that he probably should
make some drawings during the Presidential
campaign.
During the past year or two Wendell
Phiiips kept his pen busy, and it Il believed
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General News.

People in Brooklyn either die young or Are
remarkably fortunate. The Home for the
Aged in that city has only two inmates.
The Worlds Medical Congress, whose ses-
sions have been held in London, Paris and
Amsterdam, will meet in 1885 in the United
States,
The heavy rains which have fallen in Cali
fornia during the past week have quieted the
fears of q dry season. In some of the large
wheat valleys the rainfall has been ave inch
es, while few localities have had less than
one inch. The latter sufiices for planting
and ensures a fair start. The acreage this
year in wheat will be one-third larger than
last.
Barnum's agent in London asserted that the
Siamese Minister had seen the white elephant
and pronounced him a genuine sacred animal
whereupon, says the Tribune's correspondent,
the Minister publishes letter declaring that
the existence of sacred elephants, white or
black, is unknown in Siam This is bad for
Mr.. Barnum.
The celebrated naturalist, Sir John Lub-
book, is engaged in a series of experiments
for the purpose of testing whether animals
cannot be taught the use of language In some
such way as has been successfully en-
ployed in the case of deaf mutes. He 10
adopting with dog Of his own the plan fol-
lowed by DIR. Howe with Laura Bridgeman,
and he invites others who are in possession
Of intelligent dogs to work on the same line.
1t looks as If the doctor was "barking up the
wrong tree" this time.
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a. property situated on the south aide of Win
reet near the depot. In the city Of Augusta,
s,ors s,sne of about one acre Of land with two two
vim houses on the same. ETC.. etc. The property
oe sold cheap for cash. Address
no.. w. S. KINBALL.
San Luis Obispo, California;
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Another st. Louis Girl.

rich Chicago girl was visiting poor
friend who was teaching school in st. Louis,
and the two girls were talking over their re-
spective situations in life.
"You have to work very hard, don't yous"
asked the Chicago girl
EYES," was the answer, "but find great
deal to interest and entertain me-"
81 don't do anything but have good time,
and enjoy it thoroughly
al shsuld think you would"
Lets change for awhile. How would you
like to be in my shoes?"
"Well," said the st. Louis girl, looking at
the foot of the other one, +" there's only one
thing against it."
whats that, pray2"
"Why, dear, If got into your shoes today
the papers all over the country would come
out tomorrow morning with naring head lines /:
Mysterious disappearance of another St.
Louis GIRL and don't want any unpleasant
notorety."
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DaiIp kennfhrr Journal.
Carpets and Rugs.

The attempt to introduce brighter colors
and more set designs into carpets was not
a successful one, and those persons who.
yielding to the pressure. allowed them
selves to become possessors of carpet in
which yellow or 3 bright shade of old
gold was the dominant color, are rueing
the haste with which they accepted whim
of season for genuine expression OF
taste. says the Boston Advertiser. The
yellow fever" ran high last year, and
even carpets and upholstery suffered quite
violent attacks, but the epidemic was
stayed after it had had quite furious run,
and the public taste returned to a healthy
normal condition. The low tones and SUBJ
dued tints are again in favor, and the car
pets in all grades, from Administers to
ingrains, show the soft oriental colors and
designs which are copied from antique
rugs. Indian effects are sought, and it is
really surprising how well they are carried
out with the modern dyes This softness
Administers and Wiltons, and is followed
very closely in Brussels.
The most desirable ground for nice
carpet is deep Indian blue. and on this
is an irregular pattern in the duh reds.
Wltn tOucu mere anu tneTe OF OllVe.
Anything like geometrical regularity is
avoided studiously, except on the borders.
which all show a special design, which
is, however, highly conventionalzed.
The present caprice in rugs, which
have become very popular and common.
is to use the long gallery rugs for stair
carpets, with large rugs that harmonize
in color and design for the halls. 1t takes
two OF the long carpets for a flight of
stairs. and of course they must so nearly
match that they can be used together as
one carpet. Some of the modern or oriental
rugs are good, but there is tendency
to use the brilliant aniline dyes that
spoil all the fine effects, and take from the
eastern goods their peculiar character and
individuality. The European rugs, which
follow the antiques quite closely, are in
high favor just now, and certainly some
OF them are very beautiful, going quite
beyond the modern Turkey or Persian in
artistic coloring, since they avoid. as far
as possible, the tendency referred to above
in connection with the modern oriental
carpets.
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For Sale

- .s. .oArnner, valuable farm containing sixty fve
OF land in good state Of cutiv ation situated on
ny. xn sna West streets, fifteen minutes walk from
as once aud depot; good buildings ON the farm.
Premises. dsrSSs,c "a rs
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NO. 88.

that he has left some manuscripts of great in
terest He never became fully at homo In
his new house. but longed for the familiar
old rooms on Essex street.
Bob" Ingersoll apparently wishes the
poor to have his gospel of unfaith preached
to them without money and without price.
At the close of his lecture In Greeley, COL,
recently, he called the manager aside and
asked ''How many poor people do you think
there were here tonight ?" "About ten, !"
after q brief calculation. "Well, then,
handing ont ten.dollar bill, "please take
this and give their money back to them."
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How About the Doses.

Many people before purchasing medicine
naturally inquire the size Of the dose and the
strength of it. In using Burdock blood Bit
ters teaspoonful for the little ones and two
teaspoonfuls for grown folks are all that 10
necessary at one time. This magnificent
medicine is not only economical but very
pleasant to to the taste. feb5t1w1p
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PATENTS.
r.. Ell. EDDY,

NO. ss state st.. opposite Kilby. Bostsn.
Secures Patents the United States alse IN 0fsat
Britain, France other foreign cosntriss. COp1ss
Of the claims Of any Patent fnrnished By RENTING
dollar. Assignments recorded ri Washingto0
No agency In the United spossesses superior n.
ciiities Jor obtaining Patents asoeStet~Ss0 a.
Datentabiiity of Inventions.
4. II. EDDY. Solicitor Of Patents.
TEsT1MON1ALs.
"Iregsrd Mr.. Eddy ~ one Of the msss oepstss ss1
succesJui practitioners with whom have had o.
oial Intercourse"
CHAS. MASON. Commissioner Of Patents.
"fnventors cannot employ person more trustwos.
thy more capable Of securing for them sn early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Once.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner Of Patents.
BOSTON, October 10, 1s,e.
B. H. EDDY, EsQ.,-Dear Sir: yoa procured ~
me, in 1910. my first patent Since then you hsve -
led for and advised me in hundreds Of sases, 81
procured many patents, reissues and extensione.
have occasionally employed the best Agencies a McW
York, Philadephis and Washington, but sfall Glvo
you almost the whole Of my b1sinesss In youf Hnes
and advise others 70 employ yoI:
Yours truly, GEORGE D8AfEB
Boston. January !. 1884. ~
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KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court, ned At
lsgnsfa, on the second Monday Of january.
1881:
NTis B. CROSBY. Guardian Of John H. Prescott
~ and Anson Prescott Of Benton, in said county,
minors, having presented his first account Of guar
dianshfp Of said wards for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three weeks
successvely prior TO the second Monday Of February
next, in the Kennsbec Journal, Z neWspaper
printed In Augusta. that all persons iAtefss3ed
may attend at Probate Court then TO be held
st Augusta, and show cxuse, II any, why the same
should not be allowed. w3wl
Attest: HOWARD OWEN. Register. v5w1s
KENNEBEC COUNTY-fn Probate Court, as
Angasfa, the fourth Monday Of Jans0sr,
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT. purporting to b.
IA the last will and testament Of Betsey On.
man, late Of Mt. Vernon, in said county, deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given thfee
weeks successively prior to the fourth nonday .
February next, In the Kennebec Journal, . n(ws.
paper printed In Augusta, that al persons nteeetsd
may attend ct Court Of Probate then 70 bo hoDoen
ct Augusta, and show cause, II anys Why ths se1d
Instrument should not be proved appgoved an4 q.
lowed, ~ the last will and testament Of the anid
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAM Judse.
Attest: HOWARD OWN. RsGstss. 1UG
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~ The best family pill made-iswisy's gtomach saA
Liver Pills &c r1easant IN action and easy e aake.
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Or there about, is the amount Of furniture Of all
descriptions, styles and kinds. bedding. mat
SsS. cSs1aSs, SSiS ss;. na.ior .ess. dining
room sets, once sets, pictures and
frames, and hundreds of articles
to numerous to specify, which
will be sold at from 10 to
Is per cent discount
from regular prices. Up
holsterinS work Of all kinds to order at
short notice. These prices to last until next year.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-26
How q Brig Was Saved.

The brig Louisa Caipel, Captain Park
er, of Yarmouth, N. s., arrived at New
port, after encountering the most extra
ordinary hurricanes and gales the cap
tain ever knew. He thinks the vessel
and all on board would have been lost
but for the fact that he had 4 large
cargo of fish oil.
The waves swept continuously over
the vessel and finally the deck load
began to slip, when he gave orders for
. number OF small holes to be bored in
the casks containing the oil. While
this was being done the men engaged
were nearly swept overheard; but in a
few minutes the oil trickled on the deck
through the scuppers and into the ocean
and almost as soon as the oil reached
the water the waves were less boisterous,
and in less than Q half hour there waa
AN unmistakable diminution in the force
and number Of the waves that broke
over tho ship. In An hour they had
almost entirely subsided.
The chief mate says he has never be-
fore seen oil used but he is enthusiastic
in the declaration that the Ash oil saved
The brig. cargo and crew.