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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01
A Great Name.

= A copy of The Derry Journal, print
cd in Londonderry, Ireland, recently
reprinted extracts from an old Derry
Journal published over one hundred
years ago, in 1888. The paper is de-
scribed as shrunken and yellow with
age, having four little pages. The
Quotations from the old sheet have an
interest mostly Of local character.
But what is of interest 10 American
readers is an account of the naming of
the first child over the sea after Amer
ica's George Washington, This was
ip the year that peace Between Britain
and her colonies was signed at Paris
by BENJAMIN Franklin and his col
leagues ON the part of the colonies.
One Mr.. Neely requests the printer
Of The Derry J0urnut to stake notice
that q man Is born into the world"
and ''humbly begs" the printer 70 in
sert the following paragraph:
SWhereas, On Feb. tho 14th, 178S. it
has-pleased kind Providence to confer
on Matthew Neely, of Burually, par
ish of Tamlaghtfinlsgan, a man child,
whose appearance is promising aud
amiable. and hopes the Being who
first caused him to exist will grant
him grace. Also in consideration and
remem brance of the many heroic deeds
done by that universally renowned
patriot, George Washington, the said
Matthew Nicely has done himself the
honor of calling said male child George
Washington Neely, he being the first
child known or so called 10 this king
dom by the name of Washington, that
brilliant western star"
The editor of the present Derry
Journal comments as follows on the
above, ..I l
aBirths we're births in those days
when the proud, exultant father pro-
CLAIMED the event after the manner
and style of an act of parliament.
And so in the good county of Derry
was found yeoman rejoicing in the
deeds Of the prime rebel Washington.
Let US see the outlook for the feeding
and nourishment of the namesake Of
the western star. The market table
il the next In the column, tackled on,
as it were, to George Washington Nee
Tvs long clothes. Beef is quoted lin
1881 at from to pence per pound;
pork brought 10 shillings to 1 guinea
per hundredweight; butter was to be
had at from Z to s pence per pound;
oatmeal per peck rated at from Is to
20 pence; potatoes varied from B to s
pence per stone. according to quality.
The 6penny white loaf, it is added,
weighs 2 pounds ounces. Master
George WIS panado, ON the whole,
would be dear enough; and it is to be
hap"d 'he little western star showed a
lr',.cr rebellious spirit il he did mol
| get enough oft"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01
Service of Premiers.

The limit of MIR. Gladst0ne's pres
ent premiership will be the date on
which his successor takes Office. Cal
culating merely to the 9th inst, when
the ministry determined to tender its
resignation, Mr.. GladstOne's premier
ship is sixth i'm length of service since
the accession of the house of Hanover,
in 1714. The duke of Newcastle, Wis.,
count Melbourne, Viscount Palmers-
ton, and MIR. Disraeli held the reins of
government longer for single term
than has Gladstone in either of his
terms. The latter's iirst premiership
lasted 5 years months and II days;
his second, to June 3, years l month
and IL days. Newcastle served 8
years months 8 days, from April 2l,
I754, till May 20, 1862. Melbourne's
first government in 1884, lasted less
than five months, his second, from
April I8, 1885, to Septem Der 1, 184l, 6
years months 13 days. Palmers.
toms first premiership lasted 8 years
1S days. His second 6 years, 9 months
18 days. Benjamin Disraeli's first
government began and ended in 1858,
covering a period of months IL days;
his second extended from Feb. n,
1874, to April 28, 1896 years 2
months days. Mr.. Gladstone's two
leases of power aggregated 10 years
months % days.
Five premiers of the forty-two be-
tween i714 aAd 1885 have held the
reins of government longer than the
"grand old man." Robert Walpole,
the first cabinet chief under the Han
overs, was in office years and six
months, from Oct. 10, 1714, until
April 10, 1717, and again from April
20, 1920, until Feb. IL, 1742-a single
continuous lease of 81 years 9 months
and 21 days, and an aggregate of "a
wears 8 months and 21 days. Henry
Pelham was premier from July 26,
1743, until April Il, 1754-10 years 8
months and rs days. Lord North
took office Jan. %, 1770. and held it
IL years months and 2 days. VIII
liam Pitts service of II years 2 months
and 10 days, from Dec. "a, 1873, till
March z, 1901, and of year z months
and 26 days, from May II, 1904, till
Jan. 8, 1906, ranks second in length
10 wears 10 months and days. The
fifth long timer, the third in length Of
consecutive service, was Lord Liver
pool, who took Office June 8, 1912, and
gave way to Canning April IL. 1897.
after IA years 10 months and 8 days OF
power. The prime minister whose
single lease Of power was briefest,
since lila, was the marquis Of Rock
ingham. He succeeded Lord North
March 80, 1882, and 8 months and 3
days later gave way to Shelborne: On
an earlier occasion-1765-66-Rock'
ingham was premier for little more
than a year. The average duration Of
the AZ ministers that have conducted
the government of Britain since III
has been years 25 days. Mr.. Glad
stone is the only premier of all those
called second time to form cabine
whose lease of power each time ex
ceeded this average.-UticaH Herald.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01
Power Of the Press.

The printing press has made presi'
dents, killed poets, furnished bustles
for beauties, and polished genius with
criticism. 1t has made worlds get up
at roll call every morning, given the
pulpit lungs of iron and voice OF
steam. 1t has set price on a bushel
of wheat and made the country post
Office the glimmcring goal of the rural
scribe. 1t has curtailed the poGer OF
kings, embellishcd the pantry shelves,
and bursted rings; it has converted
Bankers into paupers, made savers OF
college presidents; it has educated the
homeless and robbed the philosopher
of his reason. 1t smiles and kicks,
cries and dies, but it can't be run &c
suit every body and the editor is a fool
who tries it.--Creston Sunday Morning.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01

Everybody, high and low, drinks the
native wines at meals, but nobody
drinks between meals, and drunken
man has not been seen in Catania fol
years, except now and then British
sailor. Oh, there are hundreds OF
places l could tell you about where an
American could make money on q
81, 800 consulship, but life is too short
to 60 through the list. Come up some
evening and I'll give you some Of my
experiences as a consul. Washing.
ton RepNbLican.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01
Winning q Bride

Gen. Hunts father was one of the
homeliest men in Washington. He
was a physician. After he had prac-
ticed his profession for time, he mar
ried Miss Ringold, one OF the hand
soonest young ladies in all Maryland.
This story of the, marriage has been
told me by an old Washingtonian:
One time was visiting Gen. Jackson's
family, when he was an occupant OF
the White House. During my stay l
was taken seriously i'll, and the Cen
eral called upon DR.. Hunt to attend
me. When he came into my room,
where / was confined to my bed,
President Jackson came with him.
The two thought / was asleep, and,
not wishing to disturb me, they sat
before the fire and began converse
ton. heard the General say. "Hunt,
how did YOU ever happen to marry
Miss Ringolde" "I'll tell you" said
the physician; "when she was attend
ing boarding.school her eyes became
injured and she was blinded. ! was
called to prescribe for her. For some
time kept her eyes bandaged and
she finally recovered her sight, but
she did not see me. About q year
afterward we chanced to be together
at a reception. She knew that l had
previously attended her, and that
evening she came to me. complained
of suffering from a severe cold, and
asked me to prescribe. took from
INV pocket blank prescription and
wrote, .Dr. Hunt; to bo taken immedi-
ately.' .
s.She read it and looked up laugh
ing. It's a bitter pill, doctor, and
must be well gilded if take it, Our
engagement followed, and soon after
we were married. didn't have much
gold to gild the. medicine, but man.
aged to make enough to keep us FROM
stsrving. Chicago Netcs,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01

A man with two hearts and two seta o
ri.s was on exhibition at the Ktneston, OD
tairp, hospital recently.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01

II the lightning had struck the Office seekers
instead Of the Washington Monument II
would have shown some sense.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01

There are said to be twenty-five thousand
lawn tennis players within radius Of ten
miles Of New York.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-08-01

Prohibition has been knocked down many
rounds but has never YET come up groggy.-
Tas Cwrsst
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
A Murder Mystery,

A corpse was found floating in
the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday
afternoon by the lookout from the q. 8.
ship Constellation, at Annapolis. The
body was neatly dressed in q suit of
black. In the pockets were found two
pocket books, containing no money, but
business tag bearing the name Of John
II. Grinrage, furniture mover, 1905
Olive street, Philadelphia, together with
many newspaper clippings, mostly on
the Afghan war, electricity, ,Gladstene's
career and the labor question. Two pairs
OF spectacles were found, on the cases
Of which were the names of r. Borhek
and W. T. McA lister, opticians, Philadel.
phia, There was also vial of lauda.
mum and some morphia powders. The
bullet hole in the temple was found to
be six,inches deep, and the Coroner's
jury returned verdict of murdered by
unknown parties. i" It Is generally
supposed that the man was killed and
his body thrown overheard ifrom some
vessel, as two bricks were found In the
coat pockets" The body was buried
In che City Cemetery at Annapolis, and
Justice Thompson retained the articles
found in the pockets.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15

1t seems that great injustice has been
done to Mr.. Sperry, editor CT the Morn
ing News, in the account given by q
rival paper in regard to voting last
Saturday week.
The facts of the case appear to be
these Mr.. S2erry, on account of dis
posing of his real estate, was assessed
as man paying only a poll tax.
A mistake seems to have been made
In Mr.. Sperry 3 name, and by the time II
reached the assessment duplicate In the
Clerks Office 1t appeared as Watson A.
Sperry instead Of Watson II. Sperry,
and as Watson A. Sperry 1t was trans.
ferred to the collector duplicate.
When Mr.. Sperry wanted to vote ou
Saturday he went over to Mr.. Neary 4
office and there found the error in hii
name. Mr.. Neary was willing tc
give him q receipt in the name tha,
appeared upon his duplicate, but MT
Sperry would not accept it; and thai
appears to be about the beginning and
ending of matter that has been u sed
against Mr.. Sperry by rival paper, in
such manner as to place him In .
wrong light before the community, a,
he did not go near the polls or max,
any further attempt to vote.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
A Joyous Time.

Passing near the city basin grounds
at Eighth and Rodney streets on Satur.
day, q representative of the REPUB-
LICAN was suddenly brought out of a
reflective mood by shouts of laughter
that made the welkin ring. Being Of
an investigating turn of mind we pro-
ceeded to ascertain what was the mean-
ing of all these joyous shouts. For fear
Of being considered an intruder, we
moved very cautiously, but upon going
close to the gathering, we soon became
aware that some of the party at least
were no strangers, for there, upon 8
rope swing, was the estimabie coDsort
Of our pIoof-reader, and scampering
here and there under the shade trees
we're their two olive branches, Emma
and Sadie, besides eight other little
girls and seven boys, the occasion that
brought them together being that IT
was the tenth anniversary OF the birth.
day of Emma Guthrie, who invited her
playmates and neighbors to thus as
semble and celebrate the event.
Right royalty did they respo nd. and
not only the children, but the mo ther
of two wee ones also enjoyed herself in
connection with the mother of Emma.
When dinner time came the two moth.
ers spread out the edibles on clean
cloths, and the healthful exercise
through which the little ones had just
passed, had 30 sharpened their appe-
tites that they were not long in putting
out of sight all that their careful
mothers had prepared for them.
Dinner being disposed of, play was
the next thing on the program, which
was kept up until 43o o'clock, and
WAS participated in by the two mar
ried ladies'. After gathering up all the
paraphernalia used during the day,
such as ropes, etc., the little ones re-
formed and marched In town to the
starting point, 1928 West Third street,
where they dismissed and wended their
way to their respective homes, all we'll
p.eased with .he davis snort.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15

Cards arc out for the marriage On the
10th inst, Of r. O. Lewis, Of EIkton,
Md, and Miss Hattie Cannon. daugh.
ter Of Wilson L. Cannon, of Dover.
The annual camp.meeting In Rash's
Woods, near Pearson's Corner, Kent
County win begin, Friday, July 31st,
aud close Tuesday, August 11th. Rev.
W. M. Warner will have charge.
James Thornton, Of st. Georges, WAS
arraigned before United States Commits
sioner Henry @. Conrad ON Friday on
the charge OF selling liquor illegally,
but because Of absence of Important
witnesses the case WAS continued until
to-day.
The Prohibitionist states that the Tenn
perance Alliance has secured the ser.
vices Of Rev. Jshu Dewitt Miller, as
orator at the Camden Camp grounds ON
the Fourth Of July, and they hope TO
have General Neal Dow, Of Portland,
Maine, there at that time.
A writ Of replevin was issued by the
U. 8. Court, on Tuesday, releasing the
fishing boats Of the Jersey Ashermsn
that wore taken lAse woek.
The Rev. Mr.. Gallaudette, late rector
Of St. Anne's P. E. Church, Middletown
has removed to Asbury Park, New Jer
sey, where he will reside during the
summer.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
salfaburyls Ans Wer.

LONDON, June, 14.-It has just be-
come definitely known that the Marquis
of Salisbury has decided to form min
istry. The news causes u decided feel
ing of relief from the nervous anxiety
of the past week, and it also comes
with certain degree of surprise in
view of the long hesitation of the Con-
servative leader and the great Difficult.
ties which he will have to encounter In
conducting the government with an
adverse majority In the House of Com
mons. The surprise is increased by the
fact that up to this evening it WAS
decided until after the Conservative
conferences, which are to be held to-
morrow.
The intervention of the Queen in
fastening the decision of Lord Sails.
bury IL plainly visible in the events of
to-day. General Sir Henry Frederick
Pons0nby, private secretary to Her
Majesty, called twice on Sir Stafford
Northcote. Mr.. Gladstone received q
letter written personally by the Queen,
which aft rded him much qualification.
1t was designed to supplement the
|telegraphed acceptance of his resigna.
tion, and 1t conveyed the royal thanks
for the ability, zeal and patriotism with
which he has conducted the affairs OF
gossrnment during the past five years.
1t also contained hint that 1t would
be pleasing to Her Majesty il the late
Premier would smooth the way for the
Marquis of Salisbury.
Soon after the receipt of this letter
Mr.. Gladstone sent a communication to
Sir Stafford Northcote, which was i'm
mediately telegraphed to Lord Sails
bury at his county seat, Hatfield House.
Mr.. Gladstone's letter promised cer-
tain amount of support to the new gov
ernment, and it is undoubted that 1t
was THE promise that finally settled
Lord Salisbury q decision to form min
istry. Lord Salisbury sent his private
|sscretary from Hatfield to Sir Stafford
Northcote with q letter announcing his
decision. 1t has been u long time since
a political crisis has been SO puzzling to
the press and public as the present one.
The result has shown that the political
prophets were all at sen, and is certain
to cause a sensation when it becomes
generally known tomorrow morning.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
General Grsns's BAD Might

New YORK, June 14.-After Drs.
Douglass, Shrady and Sands had held
their usual Sunday consultation at
General Grants honse to- day Dr. Doug.
lass said that the General had suffered
some little disturbance during last
night, attributable to the eating Of as.
paragus, but that he slept with little
break from a. m, to .. m , and was
not SUFFERING to day. though:: feeling the
heat. DIR. Shrady said that the swell.
Ing on the outside Of the throat had
Increased and had affected the patients
voice.
Colonel Fred Grant, after the consulta
tion, said that his father had bad night
that the General was growing weaker
and that his condition now seems to be
one Embarrassing debility without pain.
The Colonel added that, If possible, the
General would be removed from the
city on Tuesday next. one week earlier
than before intended.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
List OF Letters,

List of unclaimed letters remaining
In the Wilmington, DEL, post office
Saturday, June 18th. 1885.
LADIES LIsT.-Miss Ruth Blowers,
Miss Clara Caulks, Mrs. e. Costello,
Dwyre, Miss Mary +. Gibbs, Alice Alice
Hargrane, Miss Clara Hill, Mrs. DIR.
II ickman, Mrs. Henely, Miss s. e.
Jones, Mrs. Josephine Kerchner, Miss
Mary Kirk, Miss Matte McGloeen,
Mrs. Annie Priutt, Miss Skinner, Miss
Emma Ware.
GENTLEMEN's LIsT.-Buco Batter,
T. Il. Brown, John f. Brown, Sanders
Barksdale, W. H. Bennington, r. s.
Carr, f. Caldarone, Michale Cainiana
ro, Michaele Csnzons, Sterner s. Dona
hoe, E. Darrah, James T Duff, Walter
Davis, B. Fischer, r. Quincy. Miley
Holland. s. T. Hambly, James Keefe,
Elic Topper, H. B. Moore, Benjamin
Phillips, (2), William Pennington,
Henry spindler. William swingston,
Jno. Rice, Calvin Thomas, Alers
Washina, Edward Warick, James
Williams. (2), Richard Williams.
LOCAL LETTERs-LADIES' LIST
Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Margaret King,
Mrs. Ann Moore, Jane Malone, Miss
G. Wilson, Miss Molly Worth.
GENTLEMEN's LIsT-4. W. Bonell,
DUPONT W. Mailer. Jno. McClane,
George W. Stephens, Wright & Schmid.
George A. Vance, Jr., James Wilson,
LETTERS RETURNED FROM DEAD
LETTER OFFICE - LADIES LIST
Mary Clifford Murphy, Miss Maggie
Oliver, Lizzie Oliver, Mrs. A. M.
Stephenson.
GENTLEMEN LIST.-George +.
Archer, Charles W. Green, q. Gold,
g. Washington.
SHIP LETTERs-Joseph Santos, Mike
Stein.
B- To obtain any of these letter the
applicant must ask for Advertised Let
ters and give the date of this list.
w. Y. SwIGGETT. Post. Master.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
A Fine improvements.

John Parker has fitted up nis ton.
sorial establishment, No. 103 East
Second street, in very handsome style,
rendering 1t one of the most beautiful
and mest attractive that Can be found
in any Of our large cities. Through the
aid of Harry Lape, one of our most
skillful carpenters, the board flooring
was removed, when Charles Smith,
who had been previously consu lted
proceeded to lay in its stead square
blocks of beautiful variegated marble
from the quarries Of the State of Yer
mont, and when that job had been
satisfactorily completed William H.
Moysten proceeded to place q beautiful
paper on the wall and ceiling, adding q
gorgeous border, giving the room .
most magnificent appearance. Several
large mirrors extend almost from the
ceiling to the floor. while handsome
cases contain cups and razors set apart
fer his multitude of customers, for
whose accom- mmodation ho has provided
four of the latest and most approved
chairs. He is now prepared to receive
the congratulations OF his friends as
we'll as something more substantial.
and We must say that the taste and
enterprise displayed by him deserve q
recognition on the part of our
citizens.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Death ON the Rail.

About 11.40 O'Clock last Saturday
morning, Edward L. Shields, fireman
employ ed on the P, W. & B. Railroad
was instantly killed near Bacon Hill,
about three miles from Elkton, Md.
Shields was employed on another en-.
gine, and last Saturday was assigned
to train 43. The engine that he was
accustomed to run had . step near the
tank for person to rest his foot on
when getting a drink, while this engine
had none. 1t is supposed that he was
unaware of this fact, aud reached his
foot out for the step when he fell. The
engineer did not miss him until the
train reached Northeast, when he sent
. man back, who found the mangled
body, and had 1t taken to EIkton,
whore Jury was summoned, who,
after being sworn, viewed the body, and
adjourned until to-day, when the in
quest will be held.
The body was brought 70 this city on
the 5.22 train, and taken In charge by
undertaken Palmer. Shields was
about % years of age, unmarried, and
resided with his parents at No. 10l6
West Th ird street. He was steady nd
Industrious. had been in the employ OF
the company about 10 years, and assis.
ted In supporting his aged parents.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
Meeting saturday Night.

The Republican inspectors, assistant
ted at the recent election, held q meet.
In ing 81 last Saturday nignt, at the rooms
0O6 Market street. There was large
attendance, but the only business of
any publio importance transacted was
the appointing of q committee to inves.
tigate charges of illegal voting in some
OF the districts.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
HOG Cholera.

DR.. Scott has been quite successful
in the treatment of hog cholera, as may
be nee by the following certificates
CHRIsTIANA Hd., May, 9th, 1885.
DIR. John Scott-Dear Sir The
powders and the treatment that you
gave my hogs this Spring has proved
very satisfactory, not losing any with
the hog disease. Yours truly,
JOHN Fl. MCBRIDE.
BELLEVUE, Del, May, 8th, 1885.
DIR. John Scott-Dear Sir The pow
ders you furnished tor our hogs and
pigs this Spring acted like charm,
not losing one after your pow ders were
and would no doubt lost
them all, had 1t not been for them.
Yours Respectfully,
JOSEPH d. CoNNoR.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-15
bbor Troubles.
o MEN WILL RESUME
y w so, nORROw MORN
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\ ST A N G UP.

!. .dionrnmen, of the confer.
Y, manufacturers and work.
p.,sure, ". on Saturday night,
i,t i.,sulivss of the firm Of Oliver
spslllips met the committee
.s,lamaled Assocsation, and
II ~, ssIe, With a slight modih.
I,bs 4 sIis clauss providing for extra &,
.~tjug Y. over old rails. The
,'Sr over 5000 men, and work
,psssnea ~ in the morning. 1t Is
,,.ssd , that the conference on
Vii III rs,uI. in a settlement of
,,Dess between the manufac-
N vOrkmen, and thai before
N u ,ss week al the mills WIN be
b,x,dsut spen oer, of the Balti-
ioDiO Railroad, said yesterday
|more. Of the strike at Newark, /,
a. :" oply about 20 of the en-
',,.i.iDate,l in the movement.
|ns ware run Oh regular time af-
|.r,esi Ot,be leaders for taking
pling4 and pins from some OF
n No further trouble is looked
,s+makers srike a. Sharps-
IPuna., hau ended, and the
bts sis months idleness,
uns wort Al tie reduction to-
HERTZ Of luisrne County 10 &c
Iilkssbarre TO day for Highland
Ddi,on with eight writi
Nmsut agains; striking
vho ara holding possession ol
ylolses and refusing to pay
ntrm to work at tht
knd by the operators. The
sGl :ake . posse of coal and iror
b qaei any disturbance thai
R.
conference between the iror
c.urelS and workmen in Pitts
90 Saturday,. accomplished
bat will reassemble on Tues
ieOles, Of the manufacturers
Promise offered by the latter wa
ate. seven hours discussion
tslnmeu OF the Buffalo, New
lnd Philadelphia Railroad q
bro, "a, struck or Saturday fol
y and against a reduction il
Of ?; per cent, Freight con
RyaD attempted to move a trail
afternoon, ba. was prevented
ping 80 BY the strikers. wh'
theengiue and attacked Ryan
lrlOus.y irIuring him. Nearl,
bdrel as Of freight are side
eslal iron Newark, Ohio, re
tlise among the Baltimore an,
tassusn a that point, cause
feduc.iOD d forces on freigh