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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
a oooL soLDrER,
And HIs Control Under Cause for
Gsrcat Excitement.

eircht ENchtGmcmfs
Iu Hdyper's Magazine for March, David
Ker writes: 1.-THE coolest man I ever
knew was old Victor de st. Hilaire, the
colonel of an infantry regiment that saw
some service in Algeria" said Colonel
Henri Dubois, one of q party of French
officers who, having halted to take look
at Siam on their way home from the Ton
quin war, had come to dine with us on
board Of British gun-boat which had
some way found its way up the Mel Nam
river.
GIVE known men," he continued, ''who
managed to put on great show of cool
ness in time Of danger, though they were
really very much excited; but there was
no putting-on with st. Hilaire-it came
as natural to him as eating his dinner. All
his hair-breadth escapes (and he had had
30 many that he could hardly countthem
himself) had left him as cool as before,
and II really seemed as if dangers passed
him by because he would not condescend
to notice that they were there at all.
Once his men mutinied, and two of them
clapped their bayonets to his breast as if
TO run him through but the colonel only
smiled and said, as quietly as ever, Be
careful, my lads; you might hurt me.
''Now it happened that in Colonel ST..
| Hilaire's regiment there was peppery
| young sub-lieutenant who was as hot Ms
the colonel was cool. With him 1t was
always Gas you English say) "a word and
q blow, and the blow first He had
fought so many duels that the soldiers
used to call him Sudden Death, aud to
say that the best way to end the war
would be for him to challenge the enemy's
whole army, man by man. WE'LL one day
this lieutenant had committed some fault,
for which the colonel gave him such o
scolding that the young fellows hot
blood couldn't bear it any longer. Quicl
as lightning he whipped out pistol and
fired right at st. Hilaire's face, SO clost
that the muzzle almost touched him. But
the pistol missed fire, and the colone
slid, quite coolly, Forty eight hours mr.
rest for not keeping your arms i'm proper
order.n
"And was that all that the iieutenan
got 2" asked dozen voices Mt once, il
undisguised amazement.
"That was all i; and can tell you tina
he thought it was quite enough Ha
general, good evening. was just telling
these gentlemen how you once put m
under arrest for not having my pistols il
working order
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Mhcrn Anr.l. r.nr % rrnna,

Distinguished Englshmnn Ito host, who
has given dinner TO him): "Who is
that tinely-appearing man over near the
door ~
Host :" Professor De Iegget
Distinguished Englishman- haven't
met him, have | 2"
Host" Um--ah- me see. think
not. l beg your pardon, my dear sir, fol
not presenting him before. The profes.
sor is from Boston,
Distinguished Englislrman ~" Oh, ]
don't mind that. You know 1 am over
here to study humanity in all its con.
ditions.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
The Boy Got Along.


Wall Street Daily News.
1t was New York capitalist who flung
81 900 at one of his SONS year ago md
said: "There it is, and it is the last dol
lar You'll get from me. You don't know
enough to pound salt. Speculation Why
you have not sense enough to buy and
ship eggs" The other day the old man
went down to Florida to see about a
3,OOO-acre tract Of land he had purchased
at SO nm acre for I'm orange grove. He
Orange Grove Estate Agency" and he
found that his own son was president,
secretary, treasurer and sole owner. Half
an hour later he discovered that his 1000
acres raised alligators instead of oranges,
and that the boy had cleared about
$4,000 in the single transaction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
"pEsrLroRF RkApING. '

o finest essence OF deli iolls rest
To bid for some short space the busy mill
OF anxious, evsr-griudng thought be still
Ana let the weary br lin and tllrobting breast
Be by anOther's cooling hand caress IL
This volume in my hand, | hold a charm
Which lifts me out of reach of wrongor hatin
sail away from tr uble aud, most blessed
OF every blessing, can myself forget:
Can rise above the instance low and poer
Into the mighty law that governs yet.
This hinged cover, like y well hung door,
Shuts out the noises of the tangilng day,
These fair leaves fan unwtlcome thought
away.
--Thl Spectator
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Dakota's Death-Itatc.
Estelline Bell.

AsUolIIHb DbIIs ~ n
The death-rate in Dakota for years past
has been only five in 1000. Even this
moderate average for our territory might
have been materially lowered had there
not been such popular prejudice against
more than four aces in pack of cards.
When other aces without any visible
means of support were detected straying
into a poker game the death-rate was
always given boost. The cold deck and
high rate of mortality go hand in hand
in the unfettered west.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Growing Use of Glass Flooring.

Scientific American.
The substitution of glass flooring for
boards continues to increase in Paris,
this being especially the case in those
business structures in which the cellars
are used as offices. At the bank of the
Credit Lyonnais, the whole of the ground
in front is paved with large squares Of
roughened glass embedded in strong
iron frame, and in the cellars beneath
there is sufficient light, even on dull days
to enable clerks to work without gas
The large central hall at the offices of the
Compton d'Escompte has also been pro.
vided with this kind of flooring and, al
though its prime cost is considerably
greater than that of boards, glass is il
the long run far cheaper, owing to i'll
almost unlimited durability.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Whoever neglects cough or a cold until it
terminates in tuberculRr consumption, COM
mits constructive suicide. With sovereign
remedy for all diseases of the respiratory organs
leading to consumption within everybodys
reach, there Is no excuse for allowing them 10
gather Roadway AT every drug store 'Hale's
cured, and II Ia fact as we'll established as the
ebb and the low Of the tides, that this popular
preparation has never yet failed TO cure any
ordinary disease Of the Throat or Lungs. Prices
25 cents, 80 cents and 81. Great saving by buy
ing large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
saved EHis life.

Mr.. d. 1. Wilcoxson Of Horse Cave. KY,
says he was, for many years, badly afflicted
with phthisic, also diabetes the pains were
almost uncomfortable and would sometimes
almost throw him into commissions. He
tried Electric Bitters and got relief from
first bottle and after taking six bottles, was
entirely cured and had gained In flesh Is
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died, had 1t not been for the re-
lief Afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at 80
cents bottle by William Springer Il Co.,
I02 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

New Castle Accommodation TrainS-Leave
Wilmington at 2bO p. m. and New Castle at 1856
y. III.
smyrna Branch Trains-Leave Smyrna for
Clayton, 7.l9, $50, 11.0I a. M, LA, sos 7.43,
p. M. Leave Clayton for Smyrna, 7.29, 1908,
lila a. m, 1.53, 5,t3, T.53 p. m.
ConnectiOns-1rains Nos. and 80, at Porter's,
with Newark u Delaware City X. X. ;at Townsend,
with Queen Annes a. Kent H. II; at Clayton,
with Smyrna branch and Delaware & Chesa-
peake BAY and Baltimore IL Delaware Bay X. r.;
at Harrington, with d., NJ. d. v. H. r.; at Sea-
ord, with Cambridge q Seaford r. r.; at Del
mar with N. Y, T.. Il N. X. r. No. 81 at Clayton,
with Delaware 81 Chesapeake Il. r., at Har-
rngton for LeWes and intermediate stations. No.
39-At Townsend, for all stations on Queen
Annes ~ Kent r. X. No. 22-At Porter's,
with Newark u Delaware City II. X. No. So
At Clayton, with Delaware Il Chesapeake and
Baltimore Il Delaware Bay X. r., at Townsend,
with Queen Annes & Kent X. X. No.12-At
Seaford, with cambridge " Seaford Il. X; at
Harrington, with D., NJ. &c v. II. r.; at Porter's,
with Newark d Delaware City RR. No.78-At
Clayton, with Smyrna branch; at Townsend,
with Queen Annes u Kent r.. X. Trains Nos. /,
81, 30 and 81, south bound, and Nos ~, 80, 10
and 10, norlnbound, connect with Smyrna
branch.
/. N. MILLS, Superintendent
CHAs Il. PuGH, ii. Il. KENNY,
General Manager. General Supt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Chas. HHOuRhtOn, Esq, lawyer, % State
St, Boston, reports u case uf EczemH under his
observation for ten years, which covered the
patients body and nmbs, anu to which all
known methods of treatment had cen applied
without benefit, which was completely cn'ed
clean and healthy skin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Has Used Tnem For,y wears.

r, S, Day OF Watsonyille, SANTA Cruz county,
California, writes February 3, 1886; when my
wife was seventy-three years old she was
troubled with very had cough, and 1t looked
as II she would die with consumption. She
would not call in doctor, but commenced
taking Br4ndreth Pills, two and three every
night. In three weeks she was completely
cured, and her health Ia now very good, and am
sure the Pills have prolonged her life MS we'll as
my own, for have used them forty years, and
am now eighty-four years old. They have been
my only medicine
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Statistics of last YEARS. shooting in the
Grisons show that the chamois are in
creasing rather than diminishing in that
part of Switzerland.
Angus, Iowa, could not rest until it
was incorporated as city; but the city
Government costs so much that the citi-
zens are petitioning to have the city
charter revoked.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

W. W. Reed, druggist Of Winchester, Ind,
writes: Zone of my customers, Mrs. Louisa
Pike, Bartonia Randolph county, Ind, was
a long sufferer with consumption and was
given up to die by her physicians She
heard of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and began buying it Of me. In
six months time She walked to this city, a
distance of six miles, and is now so much
improved she has quit using It. She feels
she owes her life 10 it," Free trial bottles
ut William Springer Il Co.'S drug store,
402 Market street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
A cnrlems rl,enomcnon.

New York Tim s.
Old Mrs Bennington-The paper says
that two whales,a COW and calf, was
seen floatin' of Amagansett shores last
week.
Old Mr.. Bennington Well, that's all
right, amt it,
Old Mrs. Bennington - It's all right
about the whales, of course, but don't
see how the COW and calf got out there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
A Welcome Visitor.

NEW OrK I1neB. -------
Acknowledgements, Sab, what vans
ter see de Presidunt. He am colored
gemman, Sab. Mr.. Lamont-The Presi-
dent is busy and can't see anybody, white
or colored. Attendant-He am an Injun,
Sab. Mr.. Lamont--0h, show him in.
thought it was some office seeker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Ruck,en,. ArnLcn salye.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price, % cents per box.
For sale by William Springer & Co., 400
Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

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more money at once, than any
thing else In America. Both
sexes Of all ages can live at home and work in
spare time or all the time. Capital not required.
We will start you. Immense pay sure for those
who start at once. sTlNSoN q CO., Portland,
Maine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

NIr. John Thief, Wllkesbarre. Pa. wr, N. -.
~ have suffered from Salt Rheum for over
eight years, at times so bad that l could not
attend to my business for weeks at a time
REsoJyENT have entirely cured me Of this
dreadful diseasep
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Physicians Prescribe Them.-I have
nothing but the highest praise for the results
obtained from your CUTICURA REMEDIES, of
which have sold more than of all others of the
Kind. MONRO BOND, M. D.,
$500 N. Broad ST, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

II Is fortunate that limitations Of GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP, which have lately been devised
by dealers in worthless nostrums in order to
deceive the public, can be detected at once, as
they do not possess the slightest resemblance
TO the original, or there might be serious mis-
takes made by purchasers which could not
easily be corrected, and diseases might be
aggravated which were intended to be cured.
Ask, therefore, for GLEEEs SULPHUR soar.
Take no other. Sold BY druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Sold by all druggists. Price: CUTICURA, 80
eta REsoLvKET, 800; SOAP, 25 cents. Pre-
pared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO.,
Boston, Mass. SEND for Pamphlet
REklk1IFY the Complexion and skin BY
u EHb using the CUTICURA SOAP
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Mr.. James E. Needs, the United States Light
House Keeper at Fort Carroll, near Baltimore,
his legs and ankles the past six months, CON
stantly suffering great pain. Having tried a
great many remedies and getting no relief, he
was advised to Try Salvation Oil and It relieved
him entirely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

Faithful through Vanity Fair, and they
have about them the sanity allurements
of mothers voice and smile.
rSiguedl THos. j. GIRARDEAu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

John A. Logan Is said to be decidedly happy,
He has found out the secret of successful cam
paigning. 1t IS plentiful supply Of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. It keeps man calm and serene.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
FATE.
5. A. Mapeis,,rn.

8. A. Mapeis'icn.
~
Brown eyes speeding
All his pleading,
Nought impeding,
That is he.
Fair hair flowing,
Blue eyes showing
All, what glowing
Love that's She.
Glad arms twining,
Fond lips signing
Hearts resigning
That ,-ah mol
- Good Housekeeping.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

The following testimonial Is signed by twelve
OF the leading physicians Of Halifax, N. 81:
"Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is very agreea-
BILE Brtlcle of diet, and particularly useful in
dlphI.erla, fever, and every depressing disease.
We cnevrfully recommend 1t. Every family
take no other. Of druggIsts generally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
Hoods SarsapaMa

Combines, in a manner peculiar to itself, the
best blood-purifying and Strengthening RENEE
dies OF the vegetable kingdom. You VIII nnd
this wonderful remedy effective where other
medicines have failed. Try II now, II Will
purify your blood, regulate the digestion,
and give new life and vigor TO the entire body.
"Hcod's sarsaparilla did me great good.
I was tired out from oyerwork, and it toned
me up.o Mrs. q. e. SIMMONS, oohoes, N. Y.
at suffered three years from blood poison.
I took Hoods sarsaparilla and think am
cured.D Mrs. M. J. DAVIS, Brockport, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
PHARMACY
PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT.

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time, r spare time llv, 10 work tor lis at their
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25


BILE at any business. Capital not required. You
can live at home and work at spare time only,
or all the time. All Of both sexes, Of all ages,
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pay absolutely sure for all who start at once
Don't delay Address ST NSoN 81 CO., Portland,
Maine,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
ECZEMA

And Every Species of Itching and
burning Diseases Cured by Cuti-
cura.
ECZEMA, or Salt Rheum, with its agonizng
- Itching and burning, instantly relieved by
warm bath with CuTICURA soar, and a single
application of CuTIcURA, the great Skin Cure
This repeated daily, with two or three doses of
CuTIcuRA RRsoLyRHT, the New Blood Purifier,
to keep the blood cool, the Precipitation pure
and unirritatlng, the bowels open, the liver and
kidneys active, will speedily cure Eczema,
letter, RIngworm, Peo' iGsis, Lichen, Prurltus,
SAID Head, Dandrun and every species of
Itching, Scaly and Pimply Humors of the Scalp
and skin, when the best physicians and all
known remedies fail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25
PuriJaes the Blood

Hoods sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peculiarlties list, the combination OF
remedial agents; I'd, the proportioai 81, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine OF unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence
"Hood's sarsaparllla tones up my system,
purlfes my blood, sharpens my appet,sss,s AM
seems to make me over.p j. 4. IHoMfsoN'
REGISTER Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
HHood's Sarsaparilla beats all others, and
IL worth lis weight in gold" !. BARRINaToNi
i3O Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods Sarsaparilia
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for So. Made
only by O. /. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

For % yeaxs was afIilcted with catarrh.
For two months at q time confined to my room.
! tried Ely's Cream Balm, from the first found
relief. II Is the best remedy ever tried
g. Mathews, Justice of the Peace, shaae-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-02-25

HE'LL 8: ::: !: i; q !: :: J;
uaNa Ihan a1rar thnnnllI IAnanl-
St. Paul daily globe., 1886-03-07


ance New York is not without its own
lightning-charged females. and several OF
them are well known here.
The most prominent of these is Miss Josie
Marshall. n pretty blonde who appeared in
public many times and who riyalled Lulu
Hurst in her many manifestations. Mss
Marshall could sling half dozen strong
men around the stage with the ease OF a
newsboy eating a mince pie, and her career
for time WAS quite successful. She has
now lost her grip ON the electric fluid, how
ever. aud is living quietly on West Six
teenth street. To morning Journal re-
porter who called upon her, Miss Marshal
said:
1t is true that have lost most of my
mysterious power. vet il returns To me Oc-
casionally. When l had full control OF
IL my nerves seemed like iron, and never
had TO drink tea in order 10 quiet them.
Ny whole body would tingle as II needles
were being plunged into il, and il had the
strength of a Samson. y short time ago
this power began To leave me. until now II
seldom makes itself manifest"
ITO what do you ascribe tine power?" the
reporter asked.
ELECTRICITY" said Miss Marshall.
when a little girl the knives and forks
stuck to my hands and were pulled away
with difficulty"
There are other magnets in town beside
Miss Marshall. y we!l-knOwn young so
ciety lady, who is a figure at the leading
germans and who resides on Madison ave
nue.. possesses electrical power of a high
order. She can glide across the carpetet
door of her boudOiT and light the gas by
simply touching her finger To the burner
| By waving her hand over rocking
| chair It will yibrate back and forth with
St. Paul daily globe., 1886-03-07
Lacrosse CIua Meeting.

The Lacrosse club meeting, held ut DR..
MacGonald's Office last night, was a prelim!-
nary meeting TO be followed on Wednesday
evening next 10y the first regular meeting of
the season OF 1855. The attendance was not
very ,arge, but made up IN enthusiasm what
1t lost Ia point of numbers. The question OF
grounds was discussed, no little anxiety be
ieli on account OF the failure OF the base bali
club 10 materialize, the lacrosse club hoping
10 share with them the proposed bah grounIs
No important conclusion was arrived at, anu
il was decided to discuss the matter next
Wednesday. There is a surety OF there be-
ing great activity in the game this summer.
New York. Chicago and other Eastern clubs
having given informal notices OF their inten-
ton OF coming TO ST. Paul 10 struggle for the
championship. The boys are all m good
shape and have little fear OF losing their
houors from any team that can be raised in
the states.
St. Paul daily globe., 1886-03-07
WATER COMMIsNIoNERS.
Approving the Plans OF Supt. over
ION.

AT meeting OF the board of water com
missioners yesterday morning bills were al
lowed amounting To Sl7.549.ll. Bids were
received for twenty dozen shuvels and the
contract was awarded TO Farwell, OLmun
IL jackson at S9.S5 per dozen.
The secretary was instructed to advertise
for bids for a carload of lead pipe.
&. w. Griggs and L. Ill. Kelly. the COM
mittee to whom the report OF Supt. Over
ton on the West side water supply was re-
terred, submitted the following report,
which was received ana placed on Tile.
81. Paul, March q, 1885, To the Honorable
Board OF Water COmmissioners-Gentle
Tue undersigned. to whom were referred the
plans OF Supt. Overton for suppl ing West
s.. Paul with wafer, beg leave TO report as
/ follows: A large numtcr OF the representa-
tive men of the West side were invited 10 a
conference al the Once oI this board. The
aldermen OF the ward, its members on the
board of public works, several large property
holders. an eN-city engineer, al one or two
gentlemen OF the legal profession, responded
10 the call. Examination and discussion OF
the plans, as de- -crIucd IN Mr.. Overton's com
munivation, ana shown 10y accompanying
plat, follow 4, and his propo-ed location OF
the large mains for the low or gravity
system very generally approved. After in
forming themselves OF the streets TO be
graded preparatory 20 laying of pipe, the
gentlemen OF the West side went aR ~
seemingly much pased with the prospect of
soon having their part OF the city furnished
with an abundant supply OF water tor hre
protection and domestic ana manufacturing
purposes. Allow Us 10 say, We are heartily
in ;, mpathy with the pcOp!e of the Sixth
ward in this matter and in answer TO tdeir
part first 10 be performed in this work. we
hereby ask and by the acceptance of this re-
port 10 pledge. on the part OF tne bIard. its
officers and agents, speedy ana efficient
action. Plans tor h!gh service were not
much discussed and no report thereon is here
made. Very respectfully, Z. W. GRGGs,
L. IL. KELLY.