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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
F4sHIoN4BLE DINNERS.


The number of guests at dinner party
varies from eight to SO, but the medium
numbers ranging from IA to % are most
frequent and most convenient. What are
known as mems dinners are very popular
at the present moment. Formerly they
were principally given MT clubs, now il is
the fashion to give them at home. On
these occasions the ladies of the family
do not dine with the guests, but recep-
ton generally follows the dinner, 1T
which the presence of the dinner guests
is secured.
AT the close of each season dinner
giyers naturally survey the dinner cam
pnign and ask what novelties and innoya-
tions have been introduced, and if any,
are they worthy of adoption and mention,
and are they step in the right direction !!
The one thing that strikes dinners-out is
a tendency to shorten the menu us far rs
possible. The old-fashioned French Gus
tom of serving the joint before the entrees
has been attempted to be revived, but with
very partial success. II is decidedly
more i'll favor Mt mems dinners than with
ladies' in general, they prefer dispensing
with the piece de resistance altogether,
and several dinners this season have been
on this principle One cold entrce at
least is given ut smart dinners, but here
again ii is said that men do not care for
chaudfroids thus early in the dinner, and
the tastes and appetites of men rule the
fashion of dinner menus.
At some fashionable houses Japanese
pastilles are burnt after the fish course, to
disguise the faint odor il leaves behind.
This may appear fastidious, but it is de-
cidedly agreeable.
II has been said that even less wine has
been drunk this season by the dining-out
world than usual This is another al
vantage in favor of shortening the menu.
One word of praise for the table decoia-
tions, which have been singularly simple
and appropriate, lines of single flowers
being laid on the cloth, in addition
to the very dwarfed display in the centre
of the table.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
sourHnRN IorArrY.
Whist Charles Dudley warner Says
in ssHarper,s.',


The thoughts OF the people are not
upon the war, not much upon the past at
all, except as their losses remind them OF
it, but upon the future, upon business, a
revival Of trade, upon education, and
adjustment to the new state of things.
The thoughts are not much upon politics
either, or upon offices certainly they are
not turned more in this direction than the
thoughts of people at the north are.
When we read dispatch which declares
that there is immense dissatisfaction
throughout Arkansas because offices are
not dealt out more literally to it, we may
know that the case is exactly what il is in,
say, Wisconsin-that few political man
ayers are grumbling, and that the grent
body of the people are Indifferent, per-
haps too Indifferent, to the distribution of
offices.
Undoubtedly, immense satisfaction was
felt at the election of Mr.. Cleveland, and
elution of triumph in the belief that now
the party which had been largely a nom
participant in Federal affairs would have
a large share and weight in the admins
tration. with this went, however, a new
feeling of responsibility, OF stake in the
country, that manifested itself at once in
attachment to the Union as the common
possession of all sections. | feel sure
that Louisiana, for instance, was never in
its whole history, from the day of the
Jefferson purchase, SO consciously loyal
to the United States as it is to-day.
/ have believed that for the past
ten years there has been growing
in this country a stronger feeling of
nationality-a distinct American historic
consciousness-and nowhere else has it
developed so rapidly of late as at the
south. / am convinced that this is a
genuine development of attachments the
Union and of pride in the nation. and not
in any respect political movement for
unworthy purposes. aim sorry that it is
necessary, for the sake of any lingering
prejudice at the north, TO say this. But
It is time that sober, thoughtful, patriotic
people at the north should quit represent
ing the desire for office at the
south MS desire to get into the
government saddle and ride again with
"reber impulse. 1t would be, indeed,
discouraging fact if any considerable por-
ton of the south held aloof in sullenness
from Federal affairs. Nor is it any just
cause either of reproach or of uneasiness
that men who We're prominent in the war of
the rebellion should be prominent now in
official positions, for with few excep-
tions the worth and weight Of the south
went into the war, II would be idle to
discuss the question whether the masses
of the south were not dragooned into the
war by the politicians it is sufficient to
recognize the fact that it became practi-
cally, by one means or another, unani-
nous revolt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
Committed SFICTD


the ANIOr lsOHscs New York.
NEw IoRK, Aug 21.-Mr. Charles r.
Bleven, n native of Philadelphia, com
milted suicide in his room nj the Astor
House Mt AN early hour this morning.
-Four years ago lac was one Of thu chief
clerks nj the custom house in this city.
but owing to some mental trouble he
resigned,nnd since tlnt time has not been
engaged in any business. He WINS
not married. He frequently visited this
city to consult physicians regarding Ills
malady which was said to be Il mild form
OF insanity, brought on by overwork and
loss of sleep. He came to New York on
Monday last and stopped ut the Aston
House, md on Tuesday morning created
disturbance, shouting that Somebody
had tried to shoot him through the
window
This morning II gentleman called ut
l5leven's room but could not get in. The
hotel officials forced the door and found
Bleven lying on the floor dead with a bul.
let wound i'll his righttcmple. Near by wns
nm old-fashioned revolver with five of its
six chambers loaded.
On the table was a letter addressed ia
his mother and sister, telling them that
no matter what they might heal
anything of an Infamous charnc.
ter was absolutely false-not ia
believe anything bad of him,
and that he would die as he had lived. 4
gentleman. His mother and sister arc
visiting Mt some countryplace near Phila.
delphia. The deceased was 40 years old.
NO cause is assigned for the act outside OF
insanity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

New Castle Accommodation 1rains--Leaye
wilmington, 6.15, u. M, and ESQ y. m. Leave
New Castle, lO.lO H. IN. and 3.35 p. m.
Smyrna Branch 1ralns-Leave Smyrnn for
Clayton, G23, S33, $50, 1I.T a. M, La b15 ddU,
1.43 p. IN. Leave Clayton for Smyrna 49, HdY,
lO.03, lily a. M, 1853, 44g, o. %, 7b3 y. m.
Connettlons-Ir rain No. 1, at porter'a with
Newark " Delaware City r. II; at Towilsend,
with Queen Anne's II Kent Il. Il: at Clayton,
with smyrna branch anu Delaware Il Chesa.
peake iiav and Baltimore Il Delaware Bay Il, r.:
at Harrington, with d., NJ. Il v. X. Il; at Dol
mar, for Micomico Il Pocomoks and with
N. Y, p. Il N. II. r.; at Seaford, with Cambridge
q Seaford X. X Train Sat D.lmar, forsall
stations on Wtcomico Il Pocomoke II. IL. No.
5s-At Townsend, for all stations on Queen
AnneB u Kent X. r.; at Clayton. with Delaware
% chesapeake II. X. No. 22-At Porter 8,
with Newark n Delaware City X. X. No. 30,
At Clayton, with Delaware IL chesapeake
and baltimore a. Delaware Bay R.R.. at Towns
end, with Queen Annels Il Kent Il. II. No. 1g--
AT Snafort, with Cambridge X Stafford r. r.;
at Harrington, with 10, NJ. ~ v. X. H.; at Por,
tar's, with ewark " Delaware City II. Il No
az AT Harrington, with D., NJ. ~ V. H. r.: at
Clayton, with Smyrna branch and Delaware Il
Chesapeake X IT,; at Townsend, With Queen
Anne's Il Kent X. X Tralus Nos. /, ~, 30 and
81, south bound, and Nos. %, 50, IL and rs north
bound, connect with Smyrna branch
i. N. MILLS, Superintendent
CHAs. K. PUGH, II. H. KENNRY.
General Manager. General Supt
L. HAIRY JOHNSON, GEO t. BARNHnd,
oif JeHerson ST. 2229 ratnnll At.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

As defense against nnumerablc blenishes
caused by dust, heat and eXposlirn IN the wind
and sun, "GLEES's SULPHUR SOAP will be found
II the highest degree useful. II Is not only n
beautlier Of the skin, but n means Of fortifying
It against wind and weather. 1t seems f5
quicken the superficial circulation and brings n
rosy tint 70 the surface. All its Ingredients are
81 healthful character, and il may he used
wllhout iear by those who have wisely discarded
the dangerous metallic compounds which have
been denounced by the scientific world. Be-
ware OF counterfelts. See that SC. N. CRITTRS-
TON, Proprietor is printed on each packet,
gists at Is cents; three cakes, 90 cents. II re-
sembles IN purity and efficiency s'IfILI's INsTAE
famous HAIR DYE" which is universally found
on the Toilet of Beauty and Fashion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

An old physician, retired from practice,
having Ind placed In his hands by an Fast
mia missionary the formula Of a simple yege-
table remedy for the speedy md permanent
cure oi consumption, bronchitis, ciltarrll asth-
ma and all throat and lung affections, also n
positive and radical cure for nervous debility
ana all nervous complaints, after having tested
Its wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases has felt II his duty 10 make It known 10
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
send free Of charge, to all who desire Ii. mis-
recipe, in German, French OF English, with fun
directions for preparing and using. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
Rochester, n " A,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
peeided Trn,Ic Imnrnyemen,.

The New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger writes as follows on
the improved business outlook: Indis-
putable evidence of the increasing activity
in wholesale trade was afforded to-day by
the large attendance, not only at the com
mercial exchanges down town, but also ut
the commission and jobbing houses in the
great dry goods district. The former
have their lines for the most part in the
speculative groove, and hence the attend
ance there is not always trustworthy in
dicution of the business pulse in its nor
mad aspects, but when the warerooms and
counting houses i'll Church. Worth,
Leonard and Mercer streets are thronged,
you mHy be certain that Legitimate trade
las taken fresh start and that the crowd
represent buyers from all parts
Of the country. Leading men like
Mr. II. u. Clatlin say their
country correspondents all through
the south and southwest write in a more
hopeful vein us 10 the ability of those sec
tons 10 purchase goods than hrs been
known since the flush times four years
ago the result of good crops, and the
improving condition of the dependent
industries. The statements coincide with
the information received by the com
merrial agencies, with the addendum, on
the part of the latter, that collections ARE
improving, and business emharrassmems
diminishing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

4 Clergyman, after suffering Il number
Of years from that laathsone disease,
cstgfrlt, after trying every known remedy
without success, q last found Il pr,scrip-
tl9h which completely cured and saved
tnul from death. Any sufferer from this
dreattul disease srntlinga sell-aldressed
stamped envelope 10 br j. A. Lawrence,
l33 Bnan street, Braoklyn, N. 81, Will
receive thG receipt free u charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
A Dauo,,,sr,. ,r,..rv.

"Eleyen years our daughter suffered on
q bed of misery.
From complication of kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble and nervous debility,
aUnder the care of the best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various names,
''But no relief,
"And now she is restored to us in good
health by as simple a remedy as Hop
Bitters, that we had Stunned for years
before using il" THE PARENTS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

tlNol

'She fingered and suffered along,
pining away all the time for years"
"The doctors doing her no good;"
'iAnd at last was cured by this Hon
Bitters the papers say so much about"
''Indeedi Indeed
How thankful we should be for that
medicine
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
Books for Tie blind.

The Philadelphia Ledgcr states that the
Home Teaching and Free Circulating
Library Association for the blind, Of
Philadelphia has issued circular calling
attention 10 the work of the dissertation.
II states that their books are in the raised
type invented by William Moon, LII. H.,
OF England, and are in general use in that
country being especially adapted TO those
who have become blind since youth, or
to persons whose sense of touch has been
hlunted by luboring with their fingers.
Blind persons can have free use of the
library and the hooks selected will be
mailed to amy part Of the United States
10 be returned III y month or sooner, and
exchanged for others. Mr.. John p.
Rhoads Of the Bible House, No. 7Ol
Walnut street, Phila elphia, states that
letters have been received from Maine to
California from blind persons applying
for books. The society needs about 5000
to pay for books sent from England, and
forpostage to supply the blind IN different
parts of the United States with volumes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
ECZEMA
And Every Species Of Itching and
Burning Diseases Cured by
CatiGura.

JINfHEMA, or Snl ltli"iiu With 1t Hgdniz ne
4 = iLhins and hHr.iG-. ilhihutFS rl'Ih,Ntd ny
a warm bitth with tttTfcuaA SuAr, nod ii sit glr
application Of tr1lCuRA, the Es,tt SRtn Cure
This repeated daily. with Gw r,r three doses Of
Gu1lCuHA RNSolvkNr, the New Blood Further,
to keep the blood cool, ths perspirntHu pure
and unirritatlns, tho how Is open, the liver and
kidneys active, will speedily cure kczema,
Seal Head, Dandrutr, aud every species Of Itr-
ing, Scaly and Plmply lluniUrs of the Scalp and
Skin, when the best physicians hnd all snowil
remedies fail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

:, Opinion of Dr. VIM. II. Stokes, Physician Mt.
Hope Retreat, Baltimore. = ~ have
great pleasure In adding my testimony to the
virtues of C0ldens Liquid Beef Tonic as the
best preparation used, and therefore confidently
recommend II to the medical profession" Ask
orally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

will Mcdonald, 2hl2 Deurbon street,
Chicago, gratefully acknowledges IL ere of
EczemH, or Salt Rheum, on hend, neck fnce,
arms and legs for seventeen years; not able 10
walk except on bands and knees Tor one ytWr ;
not able 10 help himself for eight years tried
hundreds Of remedies doctors pronounced his
case hopeless; permanently cured by CumCURA
ltESoLvENT (blood purilirrl informally, and
GuTlCuRA and CuTICukA SOAR Che great skin
cnres) externally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

a. IT,. ~ ioiam hntet, Wlikesparre, "a, writes:
81 hit years, at times No baf that could not Ut
tend TO my business for weeks at n lime. Three
boxes of CuTICuRA and four bottles REsoLvRNT
nave entirely cured me of this dreadful ulsease"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

ysISYo Wa'If 9Au5 oHs 'uaIpUq0 puTeqs ttaqM
IlOISE0 % hump els 'ss!E otuGo0q Gus uaUM
FIdoISV3I"I polIo GUS 'pUQO y SUN otIs uaqM
FIaoLSy0 lou oAr5 on 'Fo!s SUN &qra uar.y,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

Cll'ts. EaougiitOn, Esp, lawyer, % Stat
street, boston, reports Il ruse Oi ErZcmu under
his observation for ten years, which cove cd Tho
patients body aud limbs, aid 10 which all
known methods of treatment had been applet
without benefit, which was completely cured
solely by the Cu1lcuRA REMEDIES, leaving "a
clean aud healthy skin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

Hay Eever.-I have been Hay Fever suf-
Ierer three years: have often heard Elys Cream
Balm spoken Of In the highest terms A friend
persuaded me TO try 1t, and with the most Wou-
dertul success.--T. 8, Geer, Syracuse, N. Y,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

~ None genuine without bunch OF Rreea
hops OIL the white label Shun all the vile
poisonous stun with shop" or "hopsn IN their
name '
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
Advertising uheat. mn

1T has become so common TO BEGIN nm
article in an elegant, interesting style,
"Thsn run II into some adysrtIasmsn4
that we avoid all such,
"And simply call attention. 70 thu
merits Of Hop bitters Ia ss plain, honsSt
terms as possible,
"t1o induce people
.'.ro give them one trial, which ao
proves their value that they will never use
anything else"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

1''F 7HH'F ~ ''HsNy WE'VE HFbIT TllKes
Dir. Kennelys "Favorite Remed W ia the varv
HE Of the blood. II rannot hurt YOU and is sure
to help. Tell your neighbors 40. Get itof yoi,r
DRUGGIST or write 70 the doctor Mt Rondout, N
", enclosing 81 for a bottle ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

Good adyice-Use HALB's Horny OF HoRK-
HOUND AND TAR for a cough or cold.
Pixies TOothache Drops cure In one mInIite
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
THE GRANeRR FAMILY rRUIT

N - and Vegetable Eyaporato,s
zsu,.s.sszzzs " 80, SO and $40 Send for
~ S,as 4 ~ curing Company, aSs South
n'n street. Phiisdephis Agents wanted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

"TIRED IND ACHING MUSCL rs,
crying through countless nerves for rest and re-
s155o a, lief" Like mama to the children
~ssTa$3 of Israel is the CUTICURA PLASTER b,
%E&Y the tired, overworked, aching mus
WslA Gle. Do not deny yourself tho com
W. NRIlssfort AFFORD, Il by This new, original
Nz&NlEc Ind speedy antidode 10 pain aud III
llanmatioI Az druggists, 25c.; 1--WE FIR Sl.0O.
Mailed free. POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL. 90,
Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
ID w. Il B. RAILROAD
DELAWARE DIVISION.

New Castle Branches and Delaware railroad
CHANGE OF TIME
On and after MONDAY, August Sd. iss5. traips
will leave as follows Sundays exceptedj:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27
gifense AppIifatiuus.

NOTICE., WILLIAM COMMON, THE
In OWNER and occupant of the house stu
ated at No. 1923 Spruce street, In the
Fourlh ward of the city of Whining
ton, county of New Castle and state Of
Delaware, In compliance with the requirements
of the acts Of the General Assembly In such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice that
shall apply In writing to the Court of General
Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the
state Of Delaware. lin and for NewC on
MONDAY the 2lst day of September, A. D., 1855,
being the next term Of said court, for a license
for said house as an inn or tavern for the sale
therein of Intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quart, to be drunk on the premises,
and the following respectable citizens of the
said ward recommend tho sal dapplicatlon, viz:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

A fire in Texarkana, Arkansas, Fri
day morning, destroyed the Arlington
Hotel, the telephone office, post office, the
Paciiic " Southern express offices, and
the Western Union telegraph office. Tie
loss is estimated ut $l50,0OO. The in.
snrance is not known. Colonel O. Il.
Dixon, proprietor of the Arlington, was
seriously burned, and Patrick Dorian was
struck bya falling veranda and fatally
injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-27

W. ii. I. Maxwell, the alleged muir
derer Of Q. A. Preller, appeared before
Acting Judge Fauntheroy in the court of
criminal correction in st. Louis Fri.
day. He was not asked to plead. MS
Judge Fauithcroy, who is temporarily
filling Judge Noonnn's place in this court,
is one of MnNwelrs counsel. The case
was set for preliminary hearing on
September I'd.
The Washington critic., 1885-06-06
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

SENATOR ALLISON of Iowa sails from
New York to-day for Europe.
Ex-CoNGREssMAN ROBERT MAYO of West
moreland County, Va, has become de-
ranged and been sent to an asylum.
VICTOR HUGO left q fortune of over l0,-
100000 francs. When he first went to
Paris he lived on an income of 900 francs
year.
EMMA ABBOTT is going to study this
summer in Paris, with view to enlarging
her repertoire. That must mean some new
kind of kiss.
GOVERNOR WETMoRE of Rhode Island
will give reception at Fort Adams on
Monday, and Mr. Bancroft will be one of
the principal guests
ST. LEGER A. ToUBAY, United States
Consul at Turin, Italy, and Jacob Miller,
Consul-General to Frankfort-on-the-Ma
sailed for Europe to-day,
Ex-Governor JARVIS of North Carolina,
the new Minister to Brazil, is to be ban
quoted at Virginia Beach next Thursday
by the business men of Norfolk.
Mr.. JUSTICE MILLS of the Supreme Court
was taken seriously i'll last Monday night
at Leavenworth, where he is holding the
L. s. Circuit Court, but is recovering,
Miss LIZZIE c. L. HARMER, the youngest
daughter of Congressman Alfred c. Har-
mer of Germantown, Pa, was married
Thursday night to DR.. John A. Thomson,
ir., SON of DR.. John A. Thomson of Wrights-
vile.
II Is UNDERSTOOD that the sale of Senator
Cameron's house in this city did not in
clude paintings and bric-a-brac. He will
either buy or build smaller house, which
will notrequire so much of Mrs. Cameron's
attention.
THE late Congressman John Hill of New
Jersey, "Honest John" who was instru-
mental in reducing letter postage to two
cents, has had monument erected to his
memory at Boonton, n. j., by the Sabbath
school scholars there.
THE YACHT BRUNHILDE, now at New
Haven in charge of her owner, n son of
William Walter Phelps, will take party
of Yale men to the college races at New
London the latter part of the month. Mr..
Phelps will then set sail for three-years'
cruise around the world, with five of his
college classmates.
CONGRESSMAN FoRAN informs the Cleve-
land Leader correspondent that his novel
is about ready for the press, and that he
wants to have ii in the hands of his pub
hshers before he comes back to Congress
next fail. The book is in answer to the
Bread Winners, from the labor stand
point.
Bishop WILLIAM TAYLOR, the muscular
Methodist missionary prelate, who went
out to Central Africa last year with lit
tie band of evangeists has been heard
from. Instead of being Obliged TO fight
his way to the scene of his labOrs and there
conquer peace before he could begin his
work, as many faint-hearted Christians
moumfully predicted he was heartily re-
ceived by The natives and the work is pro-
crossing better than he even hoped for,
The Washington critic., 1885-06-06
NOTES AND QUERIES. "

Among the numerous questions recently
raised in regard to the preparation and is
sue of United Safes notes there is one Of
unusual interest, which has as yetreceived
no publicity. Some weeks ago the sealing
and numbering of legal-tender notes in
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing in
advance of demand was stopped, for the
reason that it was determined that notes
could not be completed ready for issue in
advance Of legal authority for their exist.
cnce.
This decision brought up series of in
teresting questions, one of which is as to
whether a purely mechanical branch of
the Government detached from the
Treasury building, should be permitted
to complete notes so that if stolen or
wrongly issued they would become liza
bilities of the Government without any
finishing process, signing or sealing by an
official responsible for their issue.
The problem shapes itself into the ques-
ton whether the sealing of notes should
not be performed in the Treasury build
ing and under the direction Of the Treas,