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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
rhe Locnsfs Of the Insf.

Locusts are now regular part OF the days
provisions with Us, aud are really an excel
lent article OF diet After trying them in
several ways we have cDue 81 the conclusion
that they are beat plain boiled Tine long,
hopping legs must b. pulled cf, ana the To-
Gust, held by the wings, dipped into salt and
eaten. As 10 flavor, this insect tas,es of veg
etable rather iran 81 fish or flesh, NOS unlike
green wheat, and 10 us it supplies TIE place
OF vegetables. of which ,e are rtgcli Ia uoed
For catching loc;sts morning d, tie time,
when they are ha.i bengnbai by c,n, and
their wing, damp with thodeW Ity may
then be found ia hundreds umsr j.rd desert
bushes, and gathered vitaHa. .. a.e.
merely shoveied into % Bag or 600 ..i
They deyour everything ycee.l.... ,lni arc
devoured 10y everything aa..lai ..r.- ..I
bustards, ravens, hawks aal ba.-.. 'r
passed through hock5oi rI,rusu. ..f.. o F..
sitting on the ground gore ST.. .i
The camels munich them 10 aH.t.,. ..Y.
the greyhound run swapping 1.t.r ,'.... ....
day long eating as many as t-t, ,... ,...-
The Bedouins often give them o. ,a-.r ..-.-..
and just now many tribes have .-..... ,o
eat but locusts ana camel's u.lG.--.....,,a
Letter
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
The Cats of Rurmal.

Burmese cats are curious looking ami
mails They have a Joint i'm the middle
Of their tails, which appendage IS in con-
sequence crooked and sticks out in an
angle. They are fine specimens of the
cat race and very useful in a house.
They VIII attack a yenom0u5 snake with
out hesitation, and show much dexterity
in killing one, biting it on tie back close
70 the head. II bitten. as one of my fa-
vorite Toms was once by cobra, they
will retire to the jungle, where they eat
some herb nature points ont 20 them,
and, after the expiration of few days,
come back 20 the house very lean and
hungry, but well and frisily as ever
Cor. san Francisco Chronicle.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
lrnm a German crclonndIa.

Here is the ridiculous way In which a
German Encyclopaedia. recently published in
Lpipsic. describes th. social lifoof q large
city iu eastern New York. possibly
Albany: "Ater dinner the gentlemen at
the reception followed the ladies 10 the
salon and lighted their cigars. Those
who did not smoke, chewed aud spat
quite reckle-sly ON tine floor Many
who did not use tobacco. took small
knives from their pockets. for am Ameri-
can gentleman aiWa, carries some kind
OF "a knife. and carved on cut sliyels from
the chairs; almost al Of them put
their feet on tables or chairs. This
behavior which would insult our Ger
man ladies. the many beautiful Amen-
can ladies in the room regarded as Il mat
ter OF course, mach 10 the establishment
of the writer New York Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
EYES FOR THE BLIND"
Not wholly sad, dear youth, thy hapess lot,

Not wholly sad, dear youth, thy hapiess lot,
Love circles near with gently fluttering wings
Sweet music whispers from the echoing strings
"BleSt in her smile rs all thy loss forgot
Her soft hand leads through dell and moSsy grot;
She draws from grief and woe their ranking
stings.
Paints for thy inner sight the soul Of things,
And finds Joys semblance where Itself is not.
At her command blue lake and ieapmg nil
Clean on the darkened canvas Of thy brain;
Brave forests rise along the crested hill.
Fair roses bloom untouched by canker stain;
The summers subtlest essences diStill
Nepeuthe drauchts to lull thee from thy pain.
Sarah D. hobart in New Orleans Times Demo
Craf
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
11ormondom,. .nld roll,., d.

Americans generally might well follow
the example Of the Mormons in one
thing. namely, the observation Of a holi-
day called Old Folks Day. Holidays
COMMUNICATING some national event are
too apt 10 be seasons OF noisy unrest. \
day devoted to the old folks would be
the occasion Of delightful family re-
unions, and would be a distinct gain to
the home life Of the people. 1t would
also promote that reverence for old peo-
pie which is SO often lacking in this
country. We need more holidays Of the
right kind. Let rs have an Old Folks
Day.-New York Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28

IL has been estimated that the average lid,
Of a watch is five years, aud that dur.ug that
time 100000 watches are made and Sold
In former years, before the labor saving ma
chinery. now so extensively used was in
vented. the annual output for each man en-
ployei was htty watches; now with the LeiI
of machinery each man employed at th,
business is enabled 60 turn ont $50 watche.
annually Review.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
Hiring NYchdlnc OntGts.

Among the oldest developments Of
New fork's haberdashery Is that shop
where underlinen may be hired for trous.
seaux purposes, and where the finest Of
garments may be had for the honeymoon
only, If the intending wearer will lay
down cold cash sufficient TO buy out
night moderate outfit. 49, New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28

Tramp--l may as we'll be frank about the
matter Viii you please give Inc fifteen
cents 20 buy "a drink Of whisky
Ola Gentleman Can't you buy drink Of
whisky for Jess than fifteen cents.
"Nes. / can buy If for ten. and in some
places as low as hve, hut, Great Scott. what
kind OF stuff Is It.r-Tc4a, Si.inea
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
4 Vow spectro.clpe.

Partisan physicians are interested in new
spectroscope, the invention of Dr. Henocque,
for investigating the changes Of the blood in
patients. 1t is being applied 20 the study Of
the phenomena of nutrition, and is expected
10 prove an important Observation-Disclosures
saw Traveller
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
Beer Tea in BulA,

The preparation Of the huge quantity
Of beef tea il one OK the sights Of the
London hospital. One hundred and
seventy-two pitts day Is a part Of the
patients bill Of Fare. -Chicago Herald.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
Consumption OF Iron.

Railways are said 20 consume more than
half Of the worlds production Of iron, the
100000 car wheels required in the United
States alone taking more than 100000 tons
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28

Dr. Muhlenberg, who wrote IL Would Not
Live Away" lived to be more than 20 years
old, any way.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28

There are 1900 women in government em
ploy at Washington.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-28
AN IRRATIONAL CORNER.

Indeed, am inclined 10 think TINT each
and every one Of Us has in some corner Of the
mind a susceptibility that is irrational Our
one Oddly or susceptibility may never he
strongly called out, or If it be IT may very
likely be harmless affair, causing amGse-
ment, but doing no harm The large ma
jority indulge such fancies mainly IN conncc-
ton with their religion or theology. and
never grow absurd, except IN affairs OF what
we often term the heart Here they slls.
tain realm of faith, and consider 10 right
and rational TO believe what they understand
10 be incredible and impossible on every
ground but revelation and faith This is
not altogether harmless, however. and in
periods of excitement leads TO decisions and
disorders OF a dangerous sort.
Our minds should be trained habituallv 10
turn away from whatever subject produces
,-,s'sppness, or irritation, or morbid fancy.
hesitation of "a consequence, OF fear Of il.
r rrsent cause to produce it, Or, 20 use
e-5scal word faith, we know that faith
81 scth induce and remove diseases There
q ~ arestion but that the application of
tLE'l .auds did cure scrolula but the cure
sas ,8deed by the eXpectant state Of the
2atsen,s mind have known warts re-
uISyea by absolute nonsense but this non
sense was sufficient 20 waken faith in the per
son afflicted. The oldest use of electric belts
and similar appliances was found by certain
distinguished surgeons and physicians 10 be
working remarkable cures They substituted
wooden tractors, made to resemble the geuu-
inc, and obtained the same results. The
patients faith did the work-M. Maurice.
NJ. D.. IN Globe Democrat
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Mr.. Lal.nr,s Absentminnnan0..

remember joke told about Lamar when
ne was IN the senate. He has the reputation
ot being given to writing and thinking M
poetry, and his appearance yelv often ne h.
Walls along the avenue is very pensive and
absent minded. At one time when he wa,
uvlng at Willard's he met friend as he was
coming from the senate down by the National
hotel a.
Come I'M and have dinner with me - said
hands. ''''u sii''Aeh
Inc R'iend accepted the invitation and
started TO walk up the street with Mr. Lamar
ne began the conversation and soon was In.
.erested in telling about some occurrence a
nome, but Lamar had fallen into one of IA.
Ieuective moods, and was not listening Ia
any a, .Hlng the friend said. The space between
the National hotel and Wizards was nassed
over ana, finally arriving on the nayemenl
N Iioht OF the latter hotel, Lamar suddenlv
Pulieu himself together, and, looking around
ne recollected that he had friend WITH bi,r,
ue had not heard word the gentleman bad
hand and said; ouO Ms
wen, this is my hotel. / am yerv rpuch
obliged to you for walking up fine strcot ;t,'
me: Good-by," and turned to 20 in -SU
laughed and said '-ai Hs
peg pardon, senator; you invited me IN
"nner, and am not going 70 los, ,tn
80 1 did, so did" cried Lamar o,,i,,.,,,
and taking his friend by the arm he y,,a,,t T.,
eAlinRfon Cor. CcGrier-J Journal
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Seven Cheap Excursions 10 the West.

Now is the time and the "GREAT ROCK
ISLAND" is the route.
Take advantage of the series of cheap excur-
sions to Kansas, Nebraska, Northw osoo. n
Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota, leaving Chic
ago March 20, April and "a, May and 90,
June and 10.
Rate, one fare for the round trip; tickets
first-class, and good for 80 days for return
passage.
Do not fail to take advantage of this op-
portunity-you may never have such anoth-
er. Be sure your tickets read, via CHICAGO,
Mock ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILWAY, which
has its own lines to principal points in all
these States.
For rates and full particulars, address I,
L. Loomis, P. A. Middle District III South
Ninth St., Philadelphia, Pa, or e. A. H ol
brook, G. T. and P. A, Chicago, Ill.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
The Now r,r,. Rsaasr

LET Us go upon the street car and take a
long ride. Do you see with what swiftnsss
shey mover
~ do. The motion almost takes my breath
away.n
you must hang on to your hat or you will
lose 1t. Do you see the lady with the pink
strings to her bonnetqn
"Yes, l sec her. She is very pale and
nervous. Is she afraid tha5 the car will run
of the traclr
"Not exactly. She is worried about ths
conductor
''Is he not good mani"
'sHe is noble fellow, with wife and ten
children to support, but she is afraid Of his
eyesight Do you see that coin in her
flngersln
"Yes. 1t is a silver quarter"
'No, my son; it is lead quarter-one she
has been trying to get rid of for a month
Now he comes along and she hands 1t out
and smiles and sweetly exclaims; Tickets,
pleaseP"
"And the conductorr
"He smiles sweetly but sadly"
"Andn--
"And returns it with the remark that she
ought to have worked it of on circus day."
"And is she sorrowfulr
"Oh, no. She is as mad as wet hen, and
she takes the number of the car and will try
to have the conductor bounced for inciyility
to passengers. .n-Detroit Free Press.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08

Andrew johnson was apprenticed to tai.
ior at the age of ten years, by his widowed
mother. He was never able to attend school
and picked up what education he ever got.
James Buchanan was born in small town
in the Allegheny mountains. His father
cut the logs to build his own house in what
was then wilderness.
Abraham Lincoln was the son of yery
poor Kentucky farmer, and lived in log
cabin until he was 81 years of age.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
STORIES oE MEN.
rhs Boy Knew Him and Senator Ed
munds Knew Him.


munds Knew Him.
young man applied to Senator Edmund
ior some money to enable him to get back &c
his home in Vermont. Being unknown to
Mr.. EdmundS, the senator addressed him as
follows:
SLOW do know that you live in Vermont,
You might come from Texas, for ali l
mow.n
II can only assure you that speak the
truth, senator. have no way of proving il
My home is in the village of -.
"Oh, it is, is itp' said the senator grimly
'Well, I've visited in that place number Of
hines. suppose you know everybody there
don't youg'
The boy replied that the people he didn't
Snow were not worth knowing.
"Well, then,n said the senator. 'ttell M.
the name Of the fat old man who peddIes
milk about townp
HE isn't fat and he isn't old,n answered
The youngster, doggedly. tHis name is
skinny Eccles.n
The faintest sort Of a smile lie up the Yer.
mont senator's stern features. Turning to
his clerk, he said. Give him the money
lheres no doubling the boys honesty. y and
then he added with chuckle, as he turned
20 reenttr the chamber, "'Skinny, EccIes.
well, well. haven't thought of him befor.
N doSeH years. s."-Philadelphi Times.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Why He Stopped Eating,

"Polhemus, you look like a ghost. Have
you had a spell of sicknessg' NO, Magr7lder.
theres nothing the matter with me but NV
microscope" Your microscope? What do
mean" II was happy man, Magruder
until my last birthday. My wife made mo \
present OF microscope, and in an evil bonr
TOOK 1t and began examining the articles of
1000 we eat and drink. Magruder, I've lived
for two weeks on distilled water, IT, tba
only thing that isn't full OF nameless bor.
rors ."-Chicago Tribune.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Faith and Works,

She was 8 years old and lived in tho
country; she had started one day rather lats
to school with another little girl about her
own age. On their way they caught a
glimpse of a clock cial through an open door,
1t lacked five minutes Of 0.
"Oh, dearIn exclaimed the pious littlo girl,
its i've minutes to 0, and Wen be late ID
schoolp
"I'm afraid We will.n
Jennie" said the pious little girl, i'm.
pressively, "Ill tell you what we must do
wen kneel right down here and pray that w:
won't be latel'
"H'mI" said the other, 81 guess we'd bet.
ter skin right along and pray as we gol'
They "skun and got there.-Boston Tran.
script
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
He Didn't Pass.

The ingenuity Of some school children in
getting over the knotty questions propounded
TO them in the recent examinations was Ger.
tainly surprising, according to the stories
some Of the school teachers tell. One boy In
the Summer avenue school, in the Eighth
ward, scratched his head for long time be
fore attempting to compare the animals oI
North America with those Of Europe" Al
last, In his desire to say something, he wrote,
Tho animals Of North America are moi
as large as those OF Europe, but they gel
there just the same"
1t goes without saying that that boy didn't
pass.-Newark journal.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
All in the Accent.
Not Strong Enough.

"Did you write those verses in today.
paper, entitled In Dream?" queried Nc
Pelter of Poeta Nascitur Non Fit.
'Yes. What did you think Of themf'
II didn't read them very closely, but ]
thought you missed it in the title"
"Howqn
"You should have called them In Night
marer Detroit Free Press.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
A Deep Insult.

saw, Cholly, l haven't seen you out lately
with Miss Flossie. Anything the mattah,
old boyn
"Yas, Alfwed. She insulted me the othah
day, and I've dwopped her"
"Insulted you, Chollyi 9owm
Showed me Little pug dog that she had
twained to sit upwight and suck the head Of
a cane, bah Jovo! Chicago Tribune.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
1ndigestible.

Thomplins-Hello, old boyl / hear you
have married literary woman. Mend your
own!stockings and all that sort of thing, 1
supposed
SmithkiDs-Ye-es. But that isn't the
worst Of it. She sometimes mislays her
poems in the bread, aud they are apt to
make it a triAe heavy, don't you know
Judge
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Always DO Tr1thfuI.

rather hear, my boy, that you are in
tne ha6it 81 telling falsehoods. This grieves
me 10 the heart, Always tell the truth, even
viii you promise mel go
'Yes, SIR"
very well. Now, goand SEQ who IS l,nocl.
ing I. az inc door II it is Bingley, tell him
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Her wish Gratiaed,

Fair Daughter-oh, l would give anything
to see real, live couht.
Fond Father-Have you never seen onsi
''Never"
"Come to the window minute.n
"Whyr
"An Italian organ grinder is getting ready
to lay.n-Ilincoln Journal.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08

Infants toys should be Systematically
cleansed The child beslavers the imple-
ment several times day, and leaves saliva
in the rattle or whatever as culture bed of
bacteria. This condition of things goes on
till the toy is magazine of animal poisons,
to contaminate and recontaminate the inno-
cent victim of thoughtless inattenlion.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
S. H. Baynard,
FIFTH AND MARKET SITS.

Hashislarge warerooms chuck full
OF Pianosand Organs. Theyare for
sale. 1t will pay you to stop in and
examine his stock. New goods.
New Management We mention
a few leading makes. First ON the
llstweplaCe the standard WEBER
good as gold. Then comes the
HARDMAN remarkable for its
fne tone and finish and splendid
wearing qualities. You must NOT
pass by the MASON&HAMLIN
their new method of stringing will
strikeyouas a radical Improvement
in piano making. CHICKERING
is a household word. Then for
medium prices we have the favor
lite MARSHALL &WENDELI,
STIRLING and others. Pianos
in all styles of Rosewood, EBONY,
Mahogany and Blister Walnut.
Cash or instalments.
Is it an ORGAN you are look.
ing tor! How will an ESTY dop-
king OF organs. Following CLOSELY
on its heels are the DYER &
HUGHES and WILCOX &
WHITE, both noted for their
volume, sweetness durability and
artistic design Always on hand
the popular Eastern Cottage Or
gans in every style of case and
action. Cash or installments,
Smaller instruments in great
variety. Sheet music and books,
Pianos, organs,acoordeons, &c,
thoroughly tuned and repaired by
f. ?. Potter, with
>. FL. Baynard,
FIFTH AND MARKET SITS
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
How He Knew.

"Don't you know who am?n asked Gus
Do Smith Of an Austin gentleman, who had
just returned from Mexico after long ab-
scence. Certainly / do. You are De
Smith, Gus De Smith. 50 help me heavenl
if hadn't known your Christian name, 1
never would have recognized you, you have
changed SO much. TEENS Siftings.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
California Excursions.

Recent changes to the advantage of those
buying tickets via THE GREAT Rock ISLAND
ROUTE. For circular giving full particulars
address E. A. HoLDRooK, General Ticket
and passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
A Case Of AbsentmlnnndnO..

u Il never give up my seat in street car
20 woman again as long as live!" he said
emphatically
wife. '' LIS
ohe not only didn't thank me for it, but
tWo minutes atterward she showed a nickel
az y, me ana SAID: Conductor, stop the car at
Forty-second street. .'"-New York SIM
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Evidence Of Fondnes..

"Charlie gave me the cold shake last
night" confessed an Oakland girl to her
mother.
"Why, I thought he was so fond Of your
replied the lady.
"oh7 he is. It was a milk shake. Pitts
burg Chronicle.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
A Successful sea.nn

First Theatrical Manager-You had bad
season, hear.
Second Manager-oh, yes, frightful. Did
not play to paying house during the trip.
Made money out of it, though.
First Mapager-How in the world could
you do that
Second Manager-oh, always put up the
company at hotels with fire escapes.-Boston
Post
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Or Tho Eat WOMAN yyho Mo,o, Irn

"Things That Never Die" is the title OF a
magazine poem. We have searched in vain,
however, for any mention Of the man who
sticks to the end seats Of an open horse car
Boot and Shoe Recorder.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
ne Should Have nroncht snmo 11o,,,.

Nite-Hou left Inc without a cent this
morning, John, and the result is there is
for dinner.
husband 'cheerfullyl-oh, well, its all
agnt' my dear; had big lunch today at
noon.--Scw York Sun.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08

Rose Eacktus," exclaimed the gloomy
lover, since you won't marry me I've
nothing to live for. I'm going to shoot my.
Let me see your pistol, Mr.. Lariat."
He reluctantly showed it to her.
Shoot yourself with a 22-caliber popT'
said the beautiful Arizona maiden contemnt-
uousl y, as she looked at the weapon. hIf
you do, and it hurts any, come to me and I
VIII give you piece of court plaster"-Cbi
cago Tribune
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
No Help for Such,

Scene in the Office of NJ. Pasteur:
Sufferer-Doctor, have come to consult
you as last resort. Can you do anything
TO relieve me from the consequences of these
wounds!
Doctor-Those are little the worst dog
bites ksver saw.
Sufferer-Doctor. those are not dog bites,
they are Jersey musquito bites.
Doctor-My dear sir, lean do nothing for
you. Nextl-Judge.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Mutual Recognition,

Smith-Why, excuse me, sir, but that is
the umbrella lost
Brown-Excuse me. This is the umbrella
l found d-Detroit Free Press.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Making Preparations.

Citizen Ito stranger)-You seem to be in
trouble, friend; notice tears in your eyes.
Stranger-It's nothing serious, sir. have
a case to plead in court tomorrow, and I'm
practicing on my speech before the jury
T,,noI,
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
snrIrnI nrnsic

A new song is called "My Mothers Hand. y
We suspect it is a sequel to "Mamma's Slip
per-" and when introduced among the chill
dren "there's music in the heir.n-Norris-
town Herald
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
A palnnh1a rridnne.

a Spanish astronomer has ascertained that
there are rain and snow on the moon the
same as on the earth. That dark spot over
the left ear of the man in the moon, then,
must be an umbrella. Burlington Free
Press
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Catch Them on the rlr.

She-oh, Arthur, what do the poor cow.
boys in Texas do when they want girl to
talk tol
He-Give it up. Use their lassos, prob.
ably.-New Haven News
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08

1t is SO light that a child can run n
30 quiet that it will not interrupt an ordip.
ary conversation.
So durable that it will last, with care n
life time. .
1t is adjustible 30 that all lost motion oan
be taken up.
1t has the best wood-work-the best and
most durable ever made.
Inc attachments can be placed on in n sao-
ond without the use of the thumb-sorew Or
screw driver.
Every attachment works perfectly and can
be used with ease by any one.
lts reputation is far above the average.
NO one is asked to buy until thew ara
thoroughly satisfied as to its merits.
Every machine is guaranteed as repre-.
sented or money is refunded.
DO not make mistake, have no other
thy it, and be convinced. Ifit is NOT all tbo+
you want In sewing machine do not buv H.
Domestic Sewing Mchine Co
No. si4 Market Street
WILMINGTON DELAWARE
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Her Choice.

a Miss Leg, Of Montana, has just married
man named Hand. She thought she would
rather be Ight Hand than u left Leg
New York Tribune.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08
Chieapo's Re,ret.

Chicago has reason to regret that the world
is so small Carter Harrison is more than
half way around it already. Chicago News.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-09-08

Never feed baby starchy food unless you
desire to kill it.