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Delta chief., 1884-04-30
A Colored Centenarian.
A Woman Ios ys.rs Old Whose Memory
Is still Good.

A Woman los ysars Old Whose Memory
Is still Good.
On Sunday, Mrs. Nancy Crump.
New Haven colored lady l05 years old,
was received by letter into the Eman-
uel Baptist Church of that city.
IL never had a doctor attend me but
once: and then did not take his pre-
scription," said she TO reporter the
other day. She laughed through all
her.ample girth MS she told of her single
experience with physicians. She is
somewhat under medium hight; stout
but not flabbily built. About her head
q light checkered handkerchief was
wrapped. and about her neck another
of dark red. Her voice is as clear and
the play of her cheerful countenance
intelligent as could be wished. She
answered quickly and to the point
every question put to her. Yes, sir,
| am los years old. | WAS born in
MARYLAND. five miles from Annapolis
and thirty miles from Baltimore. l
WIS never slave. ] was born in
the family of Jared T. Hopkins. rela-
tives of the John Hopkins, who found
ed the college in Baltimore. Tney
were a Quaker family and never kept
slaves. don't remember much about
the revolution to speak Of. But l can
remember the last war; that is, the
last war between the British and Ameri-
ca remember seeing the British
about For, Henry, down on the Chesa-
peake Bay. and the British vessels sail
| ing up to Baltimore and back. l lived
down there with my first husband until
they began cutting up so about the
colored people that he left with me for
Philadelphia. Then they made so much
fuss soon after that he had to leave for
Canada. We went to Hamilton and
lived there forty years, and have come
back here. God has blessed me and |
am thankful, though l do complain a
little some. l never drank n drop of
liquor in my life. except once, some
gin for the asthma. l have been my
own doctor and use the medicines my
old grandmother in Maryland told me
about. fused to shake my foot with
the best. reckon l will stay here
now until l go to the boneyard. |
never had but one child. and the little
fellow only lived six months"
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Grassot, of tho Palais Royal Thsa-
ter, came late to rehearsal one day and
was roundly scolded by the director,
n. Dormeuil. At that theater there
WAS = rule that bad language should be
punished with fine. Suddenly he in
terrupted the lecture with: Pardon
me, Monsieur lie Directeur; but how
much would it cost me 10 call you an
idiot?n Dormeuil. boiling with fury,
thundered: You would be fined twen-
~ francs!" Twenty francs" nur-
INJURED the other softly, and with = sigh
"Ah, me! II is too much! l cannot.
in the present state of nv finances. af-
ford the pleasure. But if il had only
been five francs"
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Nor,cK: In another column will be found
an article to which all (whether they will or
no) are interested. Negiecting to road 1t may
prove a very serious, as well rs an expensive
affair. We refer TO the advertisement Of
Prickly Ash Bitters. A knowledge Of its mer
It's and the benefit you OF your family may dc
rive from using It, will save not only health,
but many dollars otherwise expended in "Doc
tors bills"
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

The simplest and best regulator Of the
Disordered Liver in the world. are Car
tors Little Liver Pills. They give
prompt relief in Sick Headache, Dizzi-
moss, Nausea, &c.; prevent and cure
Constipation and Piles; ramovs Sallow-
ness and Pimples from tho Complexion.
aud are mild and gentle in their opera
ton on tho bowels. Carter's Little
Liver Pills are email and sS easy to take
NJ sugar. Cne pill = dose. Price 25
cents.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

We wrote that ''all the windows in n
certain dusty village looked ~ II they
needed washing" The printers set It
up "all the Widows A score OF more
Of letters came "ln haste" stop my
paper. y Nashville World.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

An Arkansaw grand jury has indict-
ed n justice of the peace for attempting
to play on . slarionet. This will for =
time satisfy the country that the grand
Jury system is not an entire failure. -
TArkansaw Traveller.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

A New York man who was married
in the morning was maniac before
night. Don't get married in the morn
ing. /, gives the brides mother whole
day to talk to you - Philadelphia
Call
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
PEIRoIIA. Pa. ia.

PETRoLIA, Pa, Jan. 5, lsss.
MEs.Rs KENNEDY & Co. My hair II
growing out 20 Ast that that / can aim ost see
4 growing myself, through the use OF YOU
Carboline. u. NIXON.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

A poor but pretty girl. who has to 60
up Vine street every day, calls the
loafers along that thoroughfare "Pov-
erty and Want" because they stare her
the faoe.-[P [Pretzel's Weekly.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

The Light of Asia. forepaugh's white
clcpehani. he claims is the only genuine.
OF this he has prime of Asia evidence.
-rBradford Sunday Nail.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Another automatic car-coupler was
invented yesterday. Count that day
lost whose low descending sun adds to
the number not single one.-[Lowell
Courier
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Sleep Is worry healthful. There is no.
body who knows this better thAa the
hired girl, especially in the msrning.
,-TRocklAud Courier.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Minister Sargent used to be printer.
He frs, made Bismarck angry because
he would not Jeff for beer with the
old autocrxt.-f m. Y. journal.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

The first thing that the Puritans did
here was to fall uPea their knees; The
nest WAS to fall upon the aborig,nss.- =
IN. Y. Dial.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

ss's RI ri s' % sss"
What is a lskep" asked the teacher.
A bright little boy raised his hand.
well. what is itp" "Sure. lisa hole
in the kittle."
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

"In love, As in war. fortress that
parleys is half taken." And after mar
riage tho silent fortress is the one that
hold love the longest.--TNew York
Grnphic
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

The receipts of the friction match
manufacturer are gross, but the man
who sells the matches is generally gro
csr.-lLowell Courier.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Mother sw.n.. Worn sy.uP" for .ysrisn
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

" aniicGsd with Sore Eyes, use nr. lsMas
Thompsoa's Eve Water. Druggists scIl II. SC
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

sKINNY A1kN. Wells Health kcpewsr' restore
hcSith and vteor. car~s DyspeP~iA- Impotence. d.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

eo.-nch clean and n.tursi Ask year res.il dealer
IN scnd for . butt II oosts than any hrst-
class tobacco. srIAsul wAnsuR Co. Wholesale
Grcoerr. Denver
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

Coughs and COlAs. Those who arc
-uffurinx from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
etc. should try BRowS'. BRONCHIAL TKc
cuYs. Sold oslp u, bora.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

"ROC0HON RATS C,saas sst rsts e.
cicA rosches, led bug. aHta. vsrrin- chip n
rs c~pts-
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
Couldn't AMsrd II.

hssrsssss and vssf lssgs.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

DIR. Ssnford's Liver Invixsrater-
thartis; Tonic. VIII cure when
other medicines fail.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
Cattle EOr AAlR.

On contracf-auy class. Address John {
AbActt, box 225O Denver Colo.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

, TIKI pAylH1ORr BUSINESS coLIBSE ~
! paxes men 0tesr for euatps8 tban any S91
sSifattsn y The Ntemony Of ths Comnsrsni vow
'IfILiBRiDGE DUEcAH D.vespsrs. Ia
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
TIE CARNIVAL OF NATIONS.
Opened In Gorgeous Splendor at thu
Croker Roller Rink asst Evening.

Opened In Gorgeous Splendor at the
Crocker Roller Rink asst Evening.
The great carnival Of nations which has
been the talk Of the entire city for the past
week opened last night under favorable
auspices, although the attendance WIS not
quite as large as expectations GER
tainly warranted. Croker rink
has been completely metamorphosed
since Saturday. The decorations and orna-
mentation of the various booths are quite
elaborate. Facing the main entrance is the
commodious camp of the Carnival guards,
peopled by Amazons, Continentals aud the
Fan Drill Opposite the camp and the upper
center OF the rink floor is the main OF Amer
lean and German stage, Beyond, the right
center Is occupied by the Italian, floral and
English booths, in the order given The
right rear corner is occupied BY the large
Grecian booth, and the corresponding left
rear corner by the Egyptian department.
Between these is the arched way leading to
the International cafe, which occupies the
rear annex, 30x1O0 feet. On the left center
returning are the booths of France and
Spain, between which is the bonny bon-bon
booth. The remaining national apartment
is that Of the japanese tea garden, a charm
ing elysium situated in the large annex,
which fronts Sixth street, adjoing the Grand
Opera house.
IA II there is any criticism to be made con-
concerning the carnival as a whole, IL Is that
'khere is too much OF il.
Al O'Clock the ~gran3> procession took
place, headed BY the ext1utive committee
and invited guests, escorted by the carnival
guard, after which the address was made BY
Gov. IF. Pillsbury.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
House ofRepresentatives

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--In the house to-
day the speaker had before the house a COM
munication from the postmaster general ask
ing the apportionment of 500, 900 for postal
car service and SIS, 900 for the pay Of postal
clerks. Referred.
Bills were introduced as follows:
By Mr.. Oats, to declare forfeited to the
United States all unearned land grants and
provide for the adjudication of controversies
in relation thereto.
BY Mr.. Rogers, TO regulate the Hot Springs
reservation in Arkansas, also to complete
the improvement of Hot Springs creek.
By Mr.. Peel, granting right of way through
the Indian Territory to the Kansas City, Ar
kansas & Fort Smith railroad company.
By Mr.. Holman, resolution calling on
the secretary of state for information as TO
the mode and manner, in full detail, of the
expenditure of 1926, 900, appropriated by
congress for expenses of the French and
American claims commission; also a resolu-
ton requesting the president TO furnish the
house copy of all correspondence with the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
YOUNG MEN

VINO may be suffering from nervous debilite
will do well to avail themselves Of this, the
greatest boon ever laid at the altar Of suffering
humanity.
DR. SPINNEY WILL GUARANTEE TO FoRFETP
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for every case of weak
ness or disease of any kind or character. which
he undertakes and fails 10 cure. be would
therefore say to- the unfortunate sufferer who
may read this notice, that you are treading on
dangerous ground, when you longer delay in
seeking the proper remedy for your complaint
You may be in the first stage-remember that
Won are approaching the last. If you are border
ing on the last. and are suffering some or all Of
its ill effects. remember that if you obstinately
presist in procrastination, the time must CONS
when the most skillful physician can render Won
no assistance; when the door of hope will be
closed against you; when no angel of mercy can
bring YOU relief. In case has the doctor failed
~ success. Then let not despair work itself
upon YOUR Imagination, but avail yourself OF the
beneficial results of his treatment before your
case is beyond the reach of medical shill, or be-
fore rim death hurries you to apremature grave
PnesC Cured without Using AniEe or gatuE
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
The \ ou,,o Pnrson,s Re,ort.

Bishop Wilmer, Protestant Episcopal, of
Alabama, is one of the readiest men with
retort to be found in the States. His first par
fish was in Virginia. AT a certain company,
where all the gentlemen of the neighbor-
hood were, the young clergyman was pres
ent- There was also present man noted
for his infidelity as to Christianity, and for
the rOughness OF his manners and speech to
those by whom it was professed. This skeptic
soon began to talk at the youthful parson,
who prudently made no reply. The enemy
became more aggressive, and, addressing
him directly, said:
Mr.. Wilmer, you don't seem to like to
talk about religion and the Bible.''
Eyes, sir,'' he replied: Il do like to talk
about it to people who are earnest and re-
spectful in their treatment OF it. z
well" rejoined the assailant, 'ff you
will answer me one question l win let you
off,
Mr.. Wilmer said: ''Sir, do not know
that care to be let off from anything, but
ask me the question, and if it proper
question and if 1 know the answer, 1 will
give it to YOU"
''Well, sir, have asked all the preachers
have ever seen, and none of them could
tell ne. and now / ask you: What became
of the body of Moses when the devil and the
archangel had contest over itl''
1t was trying question for the young
theologian, and a trying occasion, for the as
sembled company all silently awaited his re-
ply. He quickly arose from his chair, walk
ed across the room, stood directly in front of
his antagonist, and said, firmly and respect
fully: ''Sir, that question does not concern
you in the least"
''Why not, siri'
Because it is perfectly certain that no
archangel will ever have any contest with
the devil over your body"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
FISH, ETC.
INSURANCE.
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Aiming to provide sound security for the
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Experience has demonstrated the full accom-.
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We shall be pleased 70 correspond or call on
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Experienced solicitors and local agents, who
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ia Washington Avenue South.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16

At yesterdays meeting of the board OF
trade the secretary was instructed to notify
the national board that the Minneapolis
board was not prepared to sumbit any ques-
tons for discussion at the annual session of
the rational board.
The committee on union fair grounds re-
ported that a joint meeting would be held
Tuesday morning, and the question was
tabled for one week.
The special committee on recommending
a system of weights and measures had no re-
port to make.
d. NJ Sabin, United States senator, and
W. D. Washburn, congressman, eOmmuni-
Gated their intention to work for the passage
of the Lowell bill.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
soCIABLE FoOTPADs.
A Meat Packer Held Up and then Enter
tanned for SIR Hours Iva tho Woods
or His Robbers.

A Meat Packer Held Up and then Enter
tanned for SIR Hours Iva tho Woods
or His Robbers.
1t seems there are foot pads who are quite
sociable in their attributes. Ar. Goodsped
is prominent meat packer of this city. His
slaughter house is near the west end of the
Short line bridge, aud he usually goes to his
home from either Minneapolis or St. Paul
over the Short line, jumping of the cars at
the bridge. On Saturday he went to ST.
Paul with large sum of money.
Fortunately he met man, just before leav-
ing that city 10 return home, whom be owed
5000. He liquidated the bill. As, custom
airy, be jumped from the train, near his
home, and started through the woods, when
he was suddenly attacked and thrown 10 the
ground by force Of foot pads. Goodspeed
asked what they wanted, and the answer
was, ''your DOODLE" ''An right" he re-
joined, ''you can go through me, but don Il
hurt me-" A moment later his pockets
had been rifed OF everything of value which
he had-s4 in money, sill
yer watch, and jack knife.
Il was then shortly after SIX o'clock in the
evening. Goodspeed then asked IL ne could
90 home, but be was told that they wanted to
talk with him. He was kept until after mid
night. The footpads entertain eel him with
funny anecdotes, and he in turn Also re-
lated stories. Finally a freight train came
along and the foOtpads started Goodspeed
toward his house on the ruu, while they dis
appeared toward the railway tracks, pre-
suma5ly to jump the train. Mr.. Goodspeed
says they were the jolliest footpads he ever
heard of.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
T.ranrer. OF the Rn,,fo.
[san Frapeiseo Chronicle. 1

L'Au AAANASGo NAIOuiIlc
Dave Jacobs, of New York, was the first
banjo manufacturer in America. He had
little shop on Grand street, near the Bowery,
in 1850. His banjos were well liked and
sought after By solosts all over the country
He went into the business on a large scale
on Chatham street in 1855, and made lots of
money. Another pioneer in the banjo
making business was Morrell, who had a
shOpin New York in 1853. Among the New
Workers who pride themselves on their prof.
cheney in the use of the banjo are: Miss E.
s. Reid, niece OF Whtelaw Reid; Miss NJ. B.
Patterson, the favoritc granddaughter of the
late President Johnson; Miss Fannie Garlic
ton, daughter of the well-known publisher;
Fred Vanderbilt, James Gordon Bennett, the
Misses May, the sisters of Fred May; Miss
Aggie Matthews. Pierre Noel, who has q
splendid collection of banjos, the finest in
America; the two sous of Harper, the pub
Usher, and Arthur Cla1in.
Among the stage people who play the ban
10 for amusement are Christine Nilsson, Clara
Louise Kellogg aud Lolita. No one will hest
tate about playing on this simple instrument
when it is known that fashion and culture
have placed upon it The imprint of their ap.
prevail The banjo has been a popular in
strument in irst-elass society in England fol-
the past two or three years. had the honor
OF selling an elegant concert ban 10 to a mem
Der of the Princess Royal party during Their
visit to the city two years ago, and of giving
him few lessons. From this gentleman
learned that Lady Randolph Churchill, Lady
Vaudeville and many others of equal rank
are skillful baujosts. The Earl of Dunraven,
it is said, has the finest collection of banjos
in the world, including one worth 50, 900,
having solid gold hoop, fine rosewood neck,
ivory frets and and decorated with broad silk
ribbons, on which are painted ferns and
leaves.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
MEDICAL.
)r.Spiinnoy
Z 81 Third St. S. N nnGapOliS, MINI.
Treat all Chronic, Nervous Diseases Of
Men and Women.
DIR. SPINNFY


Well known as the founder of the Montread
&C. E.) MEDICAL INSTITUTE, and having given
his entire attention for the past twenty years to
the treatment of chronic and special diseases in
cident to both sexes, his success has produced
astonishing results. BY his method of treat
ment, the suffering are fully restored to original
health. He would call the attention Of the
afflicted to the fact of his long standing and
well-earned reputation, as a sufficient assurance
of his skill and success. Thousands who bav.
been under his treatment have felt and expressed
emotions of gratitude yelling up from hearts
touched for the first time by the silken chord
that whispere of returning health
Those suffring from Catarrh or Bronchitis
can be assured OF a perfect cure by his new
method Of treatment.
DIR. SPINNEY can detect the slightest dig,
ease of the Chest, Lungs or any internal organi
and guarantees cure In every case he under
takes.
1t matters not what your troubles may be,
come and let the Doctor examine your case. III
IT Is Durable He WILL TELL YOU so; II NOT, HEl
WILL TELL you THAT; for he will not undertake.
a case unless he is confident of affecting a cure
1t will cost you nothing for consultation; sol
please call and satisfy yourselves whether the
Doctor understands your case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16

government Of France in regard TO the
French and American claims commission
since the 23d of November, 1881; also q res
olution amending the rules Of the house so
as TO provide that all speeches printed under
'feave 10 print'' be subject to rules govern
ing debate.
By Mr.. Blanchard, for the creation Of =
Red river commission.
By Mr.. Willis, to encourage holding an
agricultural, Horticultural, mining, timber
and live stock exposition at Louisville.
By Mr.. Buekner, by request, to provide
for refunding the public debt and secure the
stability OF national bank circulation.
By Mr.. Cox, Of New York, preamble and
resolution reciting it has been reported that
Z. 5. Strong, late a cadet Of the naval acad-
envy al Annapolis, died in consequence Ct
cruelties practised on him by senior cadets,
and requesting the secretary OF the navy 10
communicate to the house any information
obtained in relation to the cause OF the death
Of the cadet. The speaker proceeded 10 call
the committees for a motion 70 suspend the
rules.
Mr.. Wilkins, from the committee on bank
ing aud currency, moved TO suspsnd the
rules and adopt resolution setting aside
Thursday, January 10, for the considera ion
Of the Mcpherson and Dingley bills.
Mr. Yaple opposed the resolution. He
said the Mcpherson bill was proposition TO
hire the national banks 10 increase their cir
culatiOn. 1t was an insult 10 the people, and
its acceptance by congress would be dis
grace.
Mr.. Potter thought the passage Of the
Mcpherson bill .-ould increase the premium
on government bonds Eve 10 ten per cent,
and bankers would sell them and 90 out of
business, thus contracting instead OF en-
larging the currency.
Mr. Henderson, of Iowa, favored the reso-
luton. he denied the bill was in the interest
of the national banks, but be II make shift
or not the members should have the
courage 10 set down a day for the discussion
OF the question in square and manly way.
Mr.. Buckner said the Mcpherson bill was
not acceptable to him. and be would not vote
for it in its present shape, but it was due the
country that consideration should be given e.
A motion TO suspend the rules aud adopt
the resolution WAS agreed 10. Yeas. ia;
nays, 50; exactly the necessary two-thirds in
the affirmative.
The Il fha dotaffad
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-16
Municipal Court.
before Judge Bailey.

Andrew Stewart, drunkenness; paid a
fine in $3.50.
DAYS.
Mike Sweeney, found in house of i'll
fame; paid fine in $40.
VIM Upton, disorderly conduct; dis
charged.
WIN. Clay and n. Jackson, gambling;
paid fine in $32. so each.
John Smith, Rudolph Won Hessen, May
Smith and Lizzie Won HesseD, larceny from
the person Of Andrew Berg; continued until
December 16; committed in default Of bonds
in 81, 900 Each.
A. o'Reily, drunkenness; committed five
days.
Chas.' Scheig, malicious destruction Of
property; continued until December I6, In
500 bonds