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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
skill of Ancient Builders.

A personal inspection of the pyramids
of Egypt, made by a quarry wne who
spent some time recently on the Nile, has
led him 10 the conclusion that the old
Egyptians were better builders than those
of tI" present day, lie states that there
are blocks Of stone in the pyramids which
weigh three or four times as much as the
obelisk on the embankment. lie saw q
a stone whose estimated weight Was $50
tons. But then the builders of the pyra-
mids counted human labor lightly. They
had great masses Of subjects upon whom
10 draw, and most Of their work was
done hy sheer manual labor and force.
There are stones in tie pyramids thirty
feet in length which fit so closely to-
Gether that a penknire may be run OYER
the surface without discovering the break
between them. They are not lail with
mortar. either. There Is 10 machinery
SO perfect that it will make two surfaces
thirty feet in length which will meet to-
gqthcr i'm unison as these stones ia the
pyramids meet. IL issupposcl ulat they
were rubbcl backward and forward upon
each other until the surfaces were as
simulate. London Iron.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
"Ravagrurs" of the Seine.

The river Seine. as well as the streets
Of Paris. has its chiifonnieres, only those
who make their living by gathering what
ever they find floating in the stream are
known as ''ravageurs' instead of rag
pickcrs. They ply their business in skilfs
and Gatboats, with the aid Of short har-
poons, and nothing from a dead cat TO an
old cork comes amiSs TO them. Bodies
of dead animals form the most important
part Of their river gleanings. All kinds
of dead things are 10 be met with in the
Seine during its progress thr0ughthe city.
even snakes and seals being included in
the list. These bottles have a money
value to the ''ravageur;' a medium
sized dog, for example, is worth at least
sixteen cents. provided the skin is in
reasonably good condition to be made up
into leather. The body is sold To an
establishment that makes a specially Of
extracting the fat for candle aud soap
manufacture. If the body is too G1com-
COMPOSED to be disposed of in this way,
the ~'ravaScur" burics it, and as long as
any flesh remains ON the bones, finds n
ready sale for the mag-ots among the
fisherman who angle along the river
bank.-Parts Cor. New Orleans Plea
yune,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
Clothing of the Skin.

In a paper on the health Of the skin,
by DR.. Starin. extended reference is made
to the prevalent habit Of putting too
MANY wraps on the skin, and concerning
which the author declares that no mans
skin. or woman's either. can he kept
thoroughly clean and healthy by piltng
too much RI hing upou his or her body.
1t is a fact. he says, that clothing in
itself has no property in itself Of bealow.
ing heat. bit is chiefly useful IN prevent
ing the dispersion II the temperature Of
the body. and in some instances in de-
Tending il from rn" atmosphere; and
this power Of preserving heat Is due 10
the same principle, tAst Of conduction
and o n-cpnductipn. wlu Ntnr form the
raiment may assume, wlT'ier the mos
healtbful and elegant lime, Of ! VnM
manufacture or nature ~.,pyeri. { Of
birds and animals. -BoSh \ 8udget
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
rcfaro - Eas.iaA curt.

Usually when a ,u-r,S is placel on
examination or trial a1l il permitted to
mala. 4 defense, he employ lIis attorney
uudef Il contract like this: II sentenced
To Siberia the Zee shali he l.U00 rUubles;
If only a years imprisonment, 5000
rouhlts; If acquitted, 10000 rpubles. The
trial are tl,n conducted under the pTin-
ciplcs ol the Russian rooycI',: 'Th" cause
is dcciIvl when On" court receives a
present. Thus the -Icc,,5 # HE LAWYER
depends upon ms ability in plea ing the
judges tasln In pr sent giving, 1t j, not
cuc. ia twenty TIMES that "a prisoner sus-
pnct"a Of crime against the crown is nc
uuittcd.-New YORK sun,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
French Treatment Of Neuraruias.

In facial and subcutaneous neUralgias.
some surprising results appear to have
been obtained in France from the ccm-
bined action Of the constant current and
chloroform. Professor Adamkieyicz some
time since constructed a porous carbon
electrode into which he is able TO intro
duce chloroform under the influence Of
the current, the chloroform of the elect
rode, which is connected with the posi-
tive pole Of the battery penetrates the
tissues, a result which may he made suf'
f%iciently apparent by coloring the chloro.
form with a gentlan violet, and then pass.
ing the current through the ear Of q rab.
bit. 1t produces a triple action through
the constant current and the burning.
and finally a~n@sthesia. Professor Adam.
kievicz cites many observations where
this method has proved remarkably sue
%cessful, and confidently recommends IL.
New York Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
Progress in Dentistry.

'But speaking about false teeth" said
the dentist, 'thc next thing we are going
TO make is teeth that will look 50 much
like natural teeth that the closest inspcc-
ton will not be able to tell the difference.
Here is a set / made rs an experiment
for an old lady. You see that all tho
teeth are discolored, and most Of them
are irregular. Here's one that looks ss
though it had been broken OF a little.
Here's another little point-that gold fill
ing in there. That would deceive any
body. With the perfect arrangement we
have o for holding the plate in place,
there is no danger that anybody can de-
tect those teeth from the genuine ivory.
A set of teeth like that Is a work Of art,
isn't III AIRS celaro artem, ehy'-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
An Excess Of ,iodesiy.

MDiestY born Of true humility is
scarcely even recognized as such, for il
Is not u1trusiyc, and when il affects enc
mans relations to another il docs 50 in
the right way. the inferior yielding TO the
superior. il is possible, perhaps, for the
naturally modest man TO wholly resist
his inclination 10 yield 70 Others and keep
in the background, and yet he should try
30 do so Whenever an Excess of mUdcsty
threatens TO handicap him III tho race If
life. Neither employers nor the critics
and censOrs Of the world at large have
time 10 go into nice analyses Of iDdiyid-
ual character, capabilities and merits.
The modest man, however capable, who
does his work quietly without ostcnta-
ton, and shrinks from the observance
of others. must he much more gifted
thAn his fellows ir he IS to lie found out
and advanced by them as gn'Est his
companion worker, also capable and
faithful, who lets his light shine before
the world and provides it wi,h rcilcctors
to increase its cilCct,-Baltimtyrc Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
Combined Against IN. .coper.."

Il has been the custom for small yes
sels known as "%copers," loaded with all
sorts Of grog, 10 cruise about among the
North sea fishing fleets selling liquor to
the sailors Five European powers have
now entered into an agreement for tie
suppression OF this business. and have
declared rum selling illegal upon the high
seas . New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
Useful In Diphtherin.

A commission Of the Paris Academy Of
Medicines finds that hydronuroc acid,
which Is highly antiseptic, las a thourn-
peuiic action when inhaled. Il dissents,
however, from the opinion of glass work.
ors that the inhalations cure consumption,
but considers that they may DO useful In
diphtheria. -Arksnsaw Traveller.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02

There orc tgokiris % joke. One makes
You ache with laughter. and tho other
orIy makes you achc. This one belong
~ the latter class.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
sore FROM KNEE TO ANKLE

skin entirely gone. Flesh n mass Of disease.
Leg diminished one third in size. Con-
dition hopeless. Cured by Cuticura
Remedies.
For three years | was almost crippled with an
awiul sore leg from my Knee down to my ankle;
The skin was entirely gone, and the flesh was one
mass ~ ai-ease Some physicians pronounced u
lncurahle' II had diminished about Oueihird the
'iEe Uiihe oihrf,Hnd I was in q hopel - condition
Amer trying all kinds Of remedies aud sppndUg
hundreds % dollars, from viii, IA ! gOt ~ relief
whatever ] was prsnadUd totry your tuTICrEA
kfMEDiTs, aud the result wa - follows: After
thrpe days | noticed 4 decided change for the bet.
tnT, and nj the end OF two months ] WIS completely
cured. Ny flesh was purified, and the bone
(which had been Exposed for over q year got
sound. The flesh began 10 grow, and to-day, AID
Ion hef IVY twD ycais past, my leg IS as well ~ ever
was, sound m every respect and not u sign u
the disease 10 b. Sc. nj,
SO, AHERN, Dubois, Dodge Co, Ga.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
TerrlbIe snnerInr from skin pI.en.c.

Terrible Suffering from skin Diseases
have been q terrible %suleror for years from
diseases Of the skin and blood. aud have buru
oblig, q 10 shuH pubic places On account n m!
dishguring hun0Ts. Have had the bust " plysic'
iars and spent hundreds 4 nollRrs, but got no re-
lief until I used the CUTiCuHA nENEDIFs, whirh
hove Cufol me, and let my skin ~ clear and my
blood as pure as q Cbild's. IDA NAY BASS,
Olive Branch Y. o., Miss
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02


The medical branch deyo'es special attention 10
oil Chronic, Complicated. Private and Wasting
Diseases resulting from badly treated eases % nc
ute or special nature. or from indiscretiOns .
Youth, bringing on ~pertnatOrFhUa. reminal
Weakness and an unnatural dryiu from the body
which undeImiuts he constitutions also Debility
Decay, Loss Ol vitality or Manhood, when result
from excess II maturity.
The rcisOn w many are not cured ~ nhoVe oOm-
plant Is owing 10 q complication called ProstRtor-
rhwa, which our treatment alone can cure.
Naricoceie, wormy veiI~ In scrOtum, Hiriciur",
blood and skin impurities speedily rured' acute
private troubles, safely, confdentially and quickly
cured, Catarrh VI the mucous nembcrance oi me
head or bladder successfully trraiedi alec lnrost
aud lung diseases. Female complaints anc an o.E
G te complicated diseases Of women, caretu,y
treated BY our new method whereby none" o the
usual physical nominations are required. nis
placements Of the Uterus and alispocial colhp'aihWii
peculiar 10 females, successfully ushuu, ~
languages spoken and written. Write In your
language, a,nt, mn ma ,,.a IA
patierts, Cali on or address
Liebig World Dispensary.
100 Gersr, g.. San Francisco, Ca
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02

have taken several b1tilpso Of CuTICuRA REsoL
yINT With all the results rould wish for. About
this iuc lHbt year, when tUmmenciHR 10 use w. ]
weighed lib p0undsHnd TO-DAY weigh ~ pounds
GEO CAMPBELL, Washington, DC
NoTE-The CUTICrRA R%Es0LyEsTIs beyond all
doubt the g%reatest blood purifier ever compounded
CUflCuRA the Great Skin Cure, and Cu1lcUhA
soar, an exquisite Xxi Bcautiher, externally and
CtTlcuRA kEsotyfNt, the new Blood PuTihef,
internallyl M n positive ruTu for every toim oi
Skin and Blood Disease, from Pimples " sorofula,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02

Sold everywhere. Price c%rtIcURA, Soc solP,
2jc,t ktsoLyfhr, 81. Prepared BY the PoTrER
DRUG AND tHESICAL Co, Boston, Mass.
10 ssnd for How 20 Cure skin Diseases 81
pages, "a illustrations, aud 100 testimonials.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-02
DR.. LTEBIG & co.

The European Medical staff and SpeCial s~urgeon'
Pby.irians Of the liebig World bisponsaI!
AMI International Surgical institute.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
SETTLING 4 RuMoR.
MIR. Wanamakcr Denies What was OBJ
viously False.
Rr Letter . EvRNINo JouRNAn.

BY Letter 20 EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Dec. 49, Shcrtly after
the late election there was great hula
baloo about John Wanamaker buying
Sussex" and the Philadelphia Record
published an article claiming that Mr..
Wanamaker had not only furnished the
cash to buy Sussex voters, but giving
the name of the person to whom the
money was handed by Mr.. Wanamaker as
well as the date when the transaction
took place. This article was copied
pretty extensively by the Peninsula
papers and furnished the text for scor Q
or so Of editorial leaders in Democratic
journals. Colonel +. T. Cooper, himself a
Democr at of the dyed ,in-the wool stripe,
but man who is noted for his love of
square dealing with friond or foe, on
November 21, addressed Hr Wanama ker
the following letter:
JOHN WANAMAKER, ESQ.
My DEAR SIR: The enclosed clipping
from the Record Of your city has been
going the rounds OF the Delaware press
II is no doubt true that while dis
affection among the minority faction
of the Democratic party gave the Re.
pubicans Kent county, cash bought
Sussex. Your large business establish
ment is very popular and is patron
lied by the men and women Of Delaware
to a large extent; besides that you have
always been looked upon here as an ex-
emplary Christian gentleman and a good
citizen 10 would be matter of much
interest to US TO know whether it is really
true that you contributed large amount
of money 10 debauch and corrupt the con-
sciences and buy the suffrage OF the poor
people Of SUSSEX A reply from you
would be gladly received and would be
given, IL you SO desire as much publicity
as was given the article enclosed Yours
respectively, K. 7. COOPER.
To this Col. Cooper on December IA re-
ceiyed the following reply:
DEAR SIR:-I would have replied
earlier to yours Of the 2lst OF November
and thanked you for she kindness Of your
letter, but it came just before 1 left the
city and since nay return have been very
much crowded Everything stated in the
Record article which you inclose is I'M
true except the fact that ! had a call
frem the gentleman named therein.
1t Is also untrue that | ever gave
penny or raised "A large amount Of
money to debauch and corrupt the con
sciences and buy the suffrage Of the poor
people Of Sussex" or Of anyone else in
side of Delaware or outside OF 1t. think
this Is plain and 10 the point. With
great respect, yours truly,
JoHN WANAMAKER.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
Chess club Election.

The Wilmington Chess Club held its
annual election last evening, with the fol
lowing result: w. J. Ferris, president {,
S. NJ. Knox, vice president; George w.
Tatnall, secretary; G. II. Kerr treas
uaer; W. w. Knox, financial secretary
L. A. Bertolette, j. H. Price, r. T. Belts,
j. ID. Chalfant and Professor W. Al.
Foulk, governing committee. This report
Of the treasurer showed the cl,1Io to be in
excellent financial Condition. Upon the
Adjournment Of the club the governing
committee met and elected l.. A. Berto-
lette chairman. It was decided to bring
here w. Steinitz, the worlds chess cham
pion, for a series Of simultaneous chess
games after Mr.. Steinitz completes his
match with the Russian champion, Tschi-
gorin, which he is now playing in Ha
vana Several other plans were consid-
cred for the entertainment of the
Nilmington.c chess players.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
Tho Great end ln prlcn..

In order to close out some winter goods
and not carry them over cut them
down nearly half their former price.
Children's Suits, former price 50. now
only $3 and S3 so, and the same In Over
coats for children. Children's Suits
which we sold at $3, SO. so and S4. we sell
now at $1.25, $3.50 and $1.75. have
cut the prices ON all goods which want
to get rid Of They must 60 The
cheapest ones we do not guarantee to
wear well. You cannot expect that a
suit or overcoat is much good at $t.25.
Then we have some that can't be beat by
custom tailors. Some mems suits and
overcoats from $40 to SEQ beat anything
you ever saw. Pve'got too much stock :
that is the reason have to cut them
down, Now is your time to buy.
M. MEYERS,
One Price Clothier, Northwest corner
Fifth and Market streets
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
WIND AND RAIN.
High Tides In the BrRndywins Creek.
Slight Damage.

High Tides in the Brandywine Creek.
Slight Damage.
The rainfall in this city, as registered
at the Water Department, from the be-
ginning OF the rain on Sunday night
until o'clock yesterday after
noon, was 264 inches. lh.e rain
fall was quite heavy in the
surrounding country AT Lenape on the
line Of the w. & N. railroad the Brandy
wine was so high that the stage could
not cross the bridge. The tide was very
high in this city. The Brandywine this
morning bore large quantities of brush
The wind was very high during the
night. Two frame buildings which were
being erected at Thirteenth and Thatcher
streets for John Madden, Ind their up
rights blown down No great damage
was done in this vicinity.
The banks Of Mill creek, which enters
the Christiana near the Delaware Pulp
Works was entirely washed away by the
storm yesterday and last night The
marsh lane leading to the Walton and
Whann Company's works, Is also de-
aatroyed IN three places making travel
1mpassable,
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
THE TWO cLERksHlPs.
Correspondent Has Views OF His own
for Both aeuses.

''Nodrog," which is Gordon turned
round, contributes the following specula-
tions and opinions on the clerkships Of
the next Legislature to the columns Of
the Democratic Laurel Gazette
For clerk Of the SeIate we presume B.
J. Moore will put in his claims, with
many others following him up with
claims equally as good But Mr. Moore
made good clerk last session, and knows
how to handle the ropes, which will go
good way towards pulling him through.
For clerk of the House there are three
applicants, one Of whom is Horace
Greeley Knowles. The Republicans have
good working majority in the House,
and Of course there is no opening for a
Democrat in that body. Mr. Knowles
should have the place. and, without any
disparagement Of other candidates now
in the field, we think he deserves it
under every consideration OF justice and
right. He is a thorough gentleman.
ripe scholar. an unhinching, consistent
and hard-working Republican, young and
energetic, and in every way well qualified
for the position OF clerk of the House of
Delegates.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
ooNoLAvg ANn cAsTLg

The order of the Red Cross and Sepul-
chre viii be conferred next Friday even
ing in Philadelphia in the council cham
bers Of Holy Cross Commandery, No. 2O3o
Ridge avenue, on several communicates.
Kadosh Commandery, No. 20, Of this city
viii be present.
The fair Of the Order OF United Friends
Of America opened last evening in the
fair building at Fifth and Shipley streets.
Music was rendered by the Diamond
State Band. The fair has been artisti-
cally arranged, and it enjoyed good run
of patronage. 1t viii continue two
weeks.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
Nnrlrntlnn stnnnel.

Navigation Of all kinds was suspended
yesterday down the Delaware river, and
there was not single arrival or de-
parture at any of the ports. Vessels at
anchor in the harbor kept their bells
ringing TO warn off ferry boats, and tugs
stayed fast at the wharves. The Oh.
servers at New Castle and the Delaware
Breakwater could see nothing but dense
fog There were few slight collisions
between vessels, but nothing serious.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18

After using Ely's Cream Balm two
months was surprised and delighted to
find that the right nostral. which was
closed up entirely for over twenty years,
was open and free as the other, and can
use it now as could not do for
many years. feel very thankful-R H..
Cressengham. 275 18th street, Brooklyn.
From the pastor OF the Olivet Baptist
Church, Philadelphia, Pa Il was SO much
troubled with catarrh 1t seriously ef-
fected my voice One bottle Of Elys'
Cream Balm did the work Ny voice IS
J fully restored. b F. Liepsner.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
MeetInr ofrreshrterInns.

A stirring meeting of Presbyterian
ministers and elders was held in the par
lors Of Central Church yesterday after
noon to consider what preparation were
best suited to get the most
good from the week Of prayer for their
churches. After the addresses had been
made committee was appointed to pre-
pare a program Of services for the Pres
byterian churches for that week
Another meeting win be held on January
3, ut some church yet to be decided upon
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
TRAMPINe THROUGH A GRAVEYARD.
Eager sight-seers on Saturday Night do
Damage at Old swedes.

Eager sight-seers on Saturday Night do
Damage at Old swedes.
On Saturday night crowds Of people
rushed to the scene OF the FIRE in Moore's
shipyard. Some one cut the rope on the
large gates leading to the Old Swedes'
burying ground, and they were thrown
open. Hundreds of persons ran into the
cemetery and over the graves to the
lower wall, where a good view of the fire
could be obtained Great damage was
done by the treading Of so many feet, and
the graves Of Delaware's forefathers were
merclessly tramped down Some per
sons stood on head stones or fiat tombs or
hung on to the iron ratings around the
plots. The lettering on some Of the
stones was disfgured and damaged beyond
repair. The crowd was finally kept in
bounds through the efforts Of several
members Of the church, who desire it
stated that such tresspassing in the
future will be followed by arrest.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
Hackensack,s HanrInr.

JERSEY CRY, Dec 1S-John Meyers Dore-
mus who brutaliy murdered his son, John
Bogert Doremus, at their home in Hacken-
sack, n. j., on June l6 last, while the son
was defending his mother froal III treatment
nt the hands Of her husband, win be executed
tomorrow in the Bergen county jail yard at
Hackensack Tomorrow morning Van Hise,
the New Jersey hangman, will commence the
erection Of the gallows ON which Doremus
viii expiate his crime.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
To A.. eolainr., Heme.

Peter Mathews was transferred to-day
BY Colonel w. S. McNair from the New
Castle county almshouse to the Central
Branch Of the National Home for Dis.
abled Volunteer Soldiers, at Dayton,
Ohio. Colonel McNair has received let
ters from Edwin Dunn at Hampton, Va.
and Dayton, Ohio, in which they express
appreciation Of their surroundings.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
Lusr Parsons n chlcnan.

CHICAGO, Zee. lS-Nrs Lucy Parsons ar
rived home from the east ON an early train.
She absolutely refused to see anybody but
her intimate friends, and either left her home
almost Immediately after arriving or shut
herself up 70 closely that she could not 10
approached. On account Of the uncertainty
OF the hour 81 which Mrs Parsons was ex-
pected TO arrive, there were but few of her
friends at the depot e welcome Der. There
was no demonstration.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
Funeral of aIr.. steunr,,. sister.

; New YORK, Dec. 1s-The funeral Of Miss
Julia Augusta Teresa Clinch, sister Of the
late Mrs A. T. Stewart, and one Of the heirs
of the Stewart estate, took place irom ST
Patrick's Roman Catholic cathedral on Fifth
avenue, where a solemn mass of requiem was
celebrated for the repose Of the soul OF the
departed The interment was at Greenwood
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
al A. r. Annolntments. A

The following appointments for the
Department Of Delaware. Grand Army Of
the Republic, by Commander-in-c chief
William Warner. have been made: Aides
de-camp n H. Williams, Newport; John
Anderson. Magnolia; Zachariah Pickels
Wilmington; assistant-inspector- general,
Joseph s. Booth, Wilmington; Grant
memorial committee, John Wainwright,
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
business, Not Politics,

BosroN, Dec. lS-Gen. Alger, who has
just returned from visit to Mr. Blaine at
Augusta, denies the report that he bore a
message to Mr.. Blaine from Gen. Harrison,
and says the visit was one in response TO an
invitation extended by Mr.. Blaine when in
Michigan, and also for the purpose of talk
ing over some Atchison railroad matters, in
which he and some friends are interested
he says he has not seen Cen Harrison since
the election.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18

We still stick TO our
assertion that a Piano
even fairly good cannot
be sold on long time at
5000. II you desire we
will give you the detail
Of the actual cost Of a
piano. The action
frame, plate, keys. case,
pedals, regulating, and
tuning. ETC., etc, and
those OF you who are
mechanics will readily
understand how large
the proportion Of labor
must be.
Evening journal., 1888-12-18
No sunday Work N ohestor.

Contractor Coborn, Of Chester. Pa
attempted to finish some street paving on
Sunday 30 that the unfinished work might
not be damaged by the approaching
storm. Complaint was entered before
the mayor and the work was stopped,