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down. There's luck in numbers. RIO Mrs.
SMALLE.] Yes. madame.
tket aon., up to R.; desk; sits; looks over
HnDA-Mamma, have we any French notes
to be answered to-day, because, II we have, there
ID still a half hour before breakfast.
MRS. SMALLE.-No. love, believe none.
SIR BERrRAM (aside).-Thank the Gods! for
I know far less Of French than I do of almost
anything else. And as to writing note in it,
HnDA (goes up R. few steps).-Sir Ber-
tram
Sin BERrRAM.-Yes? Rising as Hrr.pA ap-
Proaches:l beg your pardon. (Aside.l Hang
it! how Is fellow TO learn not to answer to
desire something, mademoiselle? [Aside.1 Now
that sounded like Urbano, I'm sure.
HnDA-I was only about to say to you, Or
BANJO, that Sir Bertram Lloyd wrote Mr.. Snalle
that you were q treasure, especially in the line
of shopping.
Sir BEarRAx aside).-Eeadl 20 did. ITO
HnDA.] Sir Betram was 90 Kind, msdemoiselle.
HHDA.-Yes; expect you found him o very
kind and excellent master, did you not2 -
SIR BERTRAh lfeelingIy).-Indeed. mademoi-
selle, he never denied me anything that IL was
possible for him to grant ~ 4 E1y,Tr'
HnDL-I am sure Of it And now ten me,
Urbano, which do you really think the best
place to shop in for all sorts of little things
the Louvre or the Bon Marche9 -
sIn B1srRAn (nonplussed( II am sure, mad
preference.
MRS: SkALLK.-You really think so3
SIR BERrRAM.-I do indeed, madam.
MRs. SnALLE.-And how about household
linens, Urbano?
sn BERTRAN (distractsdly, aside).--Lares
and penatss, come to my assistanceI ,-
HnDA-Yes, household linens and lingerie.
Do You think, Urbano, that the Companis DIES
hides u reasonable place? -
SIR BxH1RAn.-Oh, mademoiselle, assuredly.
mrs. SMALLE.-And we need corset very
imagine, Urbano, that the qualities Of corsets
sold At the Louvre are quite the bsss3 a
BIB BERrRAN (aside).-I am turning gray,
ITO MRs. 6MALLR] IndeedI think 90, madame
auDA.-Andstockinss, Urban0a yoa rensm-
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ALlsHMENI AND DYE WORKS, gO6 q ST NJ
Ladies' aud Gents Garments OF all kinds cleaned and
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The journey overland from the east coast to
the capital generally occupies five days, at the
rate Of something over thirty miles a day
Ihirty-fve miles from Gensan. however north
Of the overland road, Is the great Corean mon
sstery of An-pien (spelled An-byan on Peter
MAINS map, which 1 was seriously assured
Vas the only interesting place in all Corea. So
i was determined TO lose a day and visit this
all the more as Capt. Walker, of the Taxa
chino, experienced navigator, eager sports
man, delightful companion, and one Of the
most popular men in this part of the east
promised me his company so far We said
goodbye TO Mr.. Creagh about midday and
pushed ON fast through the filthy lanes and
among the squalling pigs of the native town of
Gensan. and We should have been here before
dusk except for two unforeseen incidents
One was that an hour after starting the mapou
Leading the money-pony, upon which had been
temporarily placed also Capt. Walkers blank
cts and his provisions for two DAYS let ID es-
cape and We had the exciting spectacle Of the
provisions being dashed and scattered in all
directions as it galloped wildly across the rice
fields. The money and one blanket We recov-
cred. as the former was securely sewed up in
strong sacking, but Of the provisions not YES
Gge returned
GOOD DAT FOR DUCKS.
The second incident was that half way 10 the
monastery we passed through a valley Of pad
dy-ields a mile square, where the wild ducks
were flying IN thousands. The captain looked
at them wistfully for a while as he logged on,
and eyed him with anxiety, for knew the dan
ger Of his dragging his anchors. Sure enough,
IN few minutes he remarked casually. II
think Ill just take one shot at those ducks. {"
In vain expostulated, pointing out that 1t was
very late, that the road ahead was known to be
very bad. that the gates of the monastery we're
shut at sunset, and many more excellent rea-
sons for hurrying. had not half finished,
however, when he vas hundreds yards into
the rice, and before he had taken dozen steps
more lot Of big rice-ducks rose almost ct his
feet, and bang, bang, and hs got three Of thsm.
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UNPRECEDENTED Attract
ovERA MILLION DISTRIBUTED.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1868 for Edu-
catonal and Charitable purposes, and its franchise
made part of the present State Constitution in 1879
by an overwhelming popular vote.
Its MAMMOTH DRAWINGS take place Semi An
nually, dune and December), and its GRAND SIN
GLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take place in each OF the
otner ten months OF the year, and are all drawn in
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pdny 10 use this ceTtlcde ptth fdc~ssnes of slg
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The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
A National Flower.

Some OF the eastern publications
have been discussing the subject of
national flower for America. and ask
ing for expressions Of choice from
their readers. Would it not be inter-
esting to get the opinion OF the
"Woman's World" readers in this mat
ter?
have asked at least seventy-five
persons as to their preference, and n
large majority have named the golden
rod as their choice. The goldenrod
has many points in its favor. 1t is u
native plant, only one kind being COM
mon to both Europe and America,
and this is different from our we'll
known variety. At least so am told
by one who has made study OF the
subject The nameiof the genius To
which the goldenrod belongs is
soiiddgo, and means Ito unite which
makes it peculiarly appropriate for
the United States. In the language Of
flowers it signifies prosperity" and
surely it could take the motto of the
states for its own, for it is zone form
ed of many" The wild rose. apple
blossom and dandelion have some ad-
vocates. but they are scarcely "dis-
tinctive" enough. Others have put
forth the claims OF the Mayfower,
while Kansas votes solidly for the sun
flower! But II we have the sunilower,
in the name OF Oscar Wilde let it be
the wild sunfower Chat isn't a pun)
or "black-eyed Susan"
Would it not be a pretty idea for
each state to have chosen flower, as
well as the national one' or would
there be danger of it bringing on an
other little unpleasantness?
Kansas has now her suniiowcr, and
Massachusetts her mayilowcr, and one
of the southern states-I bclievc-the
magnolia. What shall Wisconsin have?
Let me have the honor OF casting the
first vote, which shall be for tho Indian
moccasin!-I.ouise Phillips, in Even
ing Wisconsin.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
No Objections to Children.

Fond Mother accompanied by small
son)-"I see you take children at this
hotel?" \
Summer Hotel Proprietor (glancins g
genially at the many little boarders)-
.'Oh. yes, madam, of course. How do
you do, my little man?"
Small Cherub-"None o. your bus :
ness"
Fond Mother-"Oh, baby, you should
not speak so to the gentleman.
Cherub-'I will"
Fond Mother-"Ble his little heart,
don't ee know ee shouldn't speak 80 to
mamma? Say, I'm very well' to the
nice gentleman"
Cherub-"I WON'T
Fond Mother-"Mercy! Don't throw
your ball that way. You'll break u
window. Children are SO innocent and
joyful that"
Proprietor-"I bog your pardon,
madam; said we took children, and
we do; but it is my duty to warn you
that we have the measels, and hoop
ing-cough, and chicken pox, and scar
let fever, and smallpox in the hotel,
and five children have something that
looks like Asiatic cholera. Thank
fate, she's gone. New York Weekly.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
DESoL oLArIoN.

Sweeping down that fertile valley,
Like demon fierce and wild,
Came the seething, roaring waters,
Sparing neither man nor child.
Now, where once fair lands and houses
Stood, doth desolation reign;
For the water knows no pity
Sweeping lives like chaffs of grain.
On the Conemaugh, SO peaceful,
Shone the SUMS prosperity.
Little dreaming of the shadow
That so soon should oe'r her be,
Knowing not the fate awaiting,
And that by the close of day,
Death should fold her to his bosom
Sweep hor onward as his prey.
oh. the anguish and the sorrow
That doth stir the hearts of men
Who behold the wreck and b!eakness,
Knowing what alt might have beenr'
But no warning told the people,
Nc'er a whisper, faint and low,
Ihat the angry, surging waters
Soon DER Conemaugh should flow.
Homeless they were left to wander,
Who escaped the seething flood,
Cut aloof from friendly shelter,
Offered then by all who could.
lSut this aid, so kindly rendered,
And so greatly needed there,
Can not fill the vacant places
Death has made where all was fair.
Pennsylvania! oh, fair valley
Conemaugh, with thee we weep;
Give to thee our sincere pity
For thy wound, inflicted deep.
But we know thy bitter anguish
Human power can never heal,
So to God we recommend thee,
Who shall all things yet reveal.
-Nellie G. Robinson, Cincinnati Enquirer
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
GIRLS IN PARIS STREETS.

Subject to Insult If Not Accom-
Companion.
As it is the custom of American girls
to go about the streets of their city
during the day without escorts they
are very apt to follow that habit when
they come to Paris, says letter from
that city to the Indianapolis Journal.
OF course, there are regular European
travellers from our side who are ac-
quainted with the various customs Of
all countries and adapt themselves ac-
cordingly, thereby escaping consider
able embarrassment in their Journey
ings. But this is a special year, when
fully three-guarters of the visitors in
Paris have never, till now, been out
side their native states. They bring
their provincial habits with them and
are constantly dropping into situations
in the most innocent way that are often
very unpleasant
1t is an unacceptable fact that the
men of Paris place the women who go
about alone gazing at shop-windows in
precisely one category. They would
not hesitate about approaching and
speaking to any young woman whose
appearance caught their fancy. Now,
as the city at this moment con-
tains some of the fairest flowers of
American loveliness, and rs many of
these are the freshest and least in
formed beauties OF all that our country
grows, the unpleasant incident of the
streets that have occurred thus far in
the season would fill book of advent
ure. knew of the most estimable girl
from San Francisco with glorious
face and n rather dashing style, who
was strolling along alone one recent
morning looking into the windows Of
the glove shops along the Rue de Cas-
tiglione. She had only been in town a
day or two and had hitherto gone about
with her mother who is her only trav-
cling companion. A good-looking and
well-dressed young fellow had been OBJ
serving her for long time without
her being aware of it, and wnen
she halted in her walk and looked
about for tiacre to take her back
to her hotel. she was greatly
surprised when this young man ad-
vanced with his hat raised and asked
in French if he could assist her in Sc
curing Il conveyance. The young lady
glanced quickly at him, and not un-
derstandiug what he said, stammered
in English that she could not speak
French and that sine did not know who
was addressing her. Immediately the
young man blushed deeply and become
far more embarrassed than the girl.
In the best Of English he endeavored
to beg her pardon, declaring that he
had made very grave mistake. that
he was an American and took her for n
Parisienne. The girl really thought
he had spoken to her under the impress
sion that he knew her and SMILED
upon him when the parted, relishing
the humor of his mistake.
She was not aware of the true merits
of the thing until she happened to tell
of it in the evening at the hotel and
received some well-worded advice from
friend present not to go out on the
boulevards without her mother or Il
gentleman accompanying her.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
Bogus Exhibits.

A short time ago complaints were
made to the management OF the French
exposition that most of the exhibits OF
Tunis, Algiers and Morocco were not
African products at all, but the manu-
factnrers OF the Rhu dp Temple. in
Paris. An investigation proved that
the complaints were true. The Paris
ian firm received twenty-four hours
notice in which to remove the bogus
exhibits, and Herewith vanished the
major part of the department of the
Barbary States. The north African
manufacturers who complained Of the
Partisan firm also told the manage
ment that they were being driven out
by their native markets by French
competition. The weapons, rugs, car
pets and leather articles, which sever
al years ago were supplied by the
Barbary States almost entirely by do
mestic labor came now from France,
they said, at prices far below the
cost of native products. In Paris it is
an open trade secret that almost all
north African curios on sale are
made in the city.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
The Thousand and One NIGHTS.

II seems clear that the body of the
stories in their present form are Mos
lem and Arabian. The language is
pure Arabic: not indeed of the classic
type, not that OF the Koran nor even OF
the great historians; rather compara-
lively modern and popular, but still
genuine Arabic. 1t contains IL num-
ber of Persian words, but not more
than it would naturally appropriate
not moro in number than the French
words which many an English book
of to-day contains. The style also is
Arabian, sharply contrasted for the
most part with the Persian; possibly
somewhat affected by Persian influence,
yet far from that deliberate and con-
sistent system of balanced short
phrases which TO the western mind be-
comes positively irritating. The man
ners and customs OF the Nights may
many Of them be found in the Arabic
speaking world of to-day. Lanes notes
to his translation are a treasure of So
Geological information, and large
part OF his illustrations are derived
from his own observation OF life in
Egypt. All domestic details, such as
the construction of houses, customs of
eatings, sleeping, education of chill
dren, marriages. social intercourse;
methods of commerce, the forms OF
shops and khans, habits of commercial
travel, tho organization of bazaars,
modes of attracting customers; the po-
litical organizations, califs, sultans,
kings. wazirs. judges, courts, officers
of police, prisoners, laws of debtors
and creditors, regulations of religion.
mosques, imams, prayers, ablutions,
Recommendations, funerals,-all these
are Moslem and Arabian. There is an
accurate knowledge of the topography
and life Of Bagdad, Damascus, and
Cairo.
When the scene is laid in Cairo, one
may now trace the fortunes of the per-
sonages by the streets and gates men,
toned in the story. Even when the
history deals with remote lands, as
China and India, the narrator transfers
thither his own Moslem customs; for
example, in the long and dramatic
story OF Kamar ALBANIAN, which moves
almost over the face of the globe, one
is not conscious of change of social
and religious conditions; and so every
where, unless indeed there be specially
introduced u city of the fire-woshipers,
which the writer's historical sense
forces him, of course. to represent as
non-Moslem. The attitude OF the
Nights toward the Persian Zoroas-
trianism, or tire-worship, is notewor-
thy. The Magians are represented rs
fiends in human shape, mostly clever
adventurers. adebts in diabolical arts
and inspired by Il fiendish hatred OF
Moslems-a representation that we
should refer more naturally to Arabian
Moslems than to converted Persians;
it points to the period when the con-
fict between Islam and Zoroastrianism
was still raging, and regligious differ
ences were magnified and distorted by
political hate.-C. H. Toy, in Atlantic
Monthly.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
What Manly Assurance Means.

Assurance is IA quality which, II it
does not adorn, greatly assists n. man
in his material interests. Not too
much OF 1t, however. Never attempt
either to bully the world or to brow
beat individuals. To be assured is not
to be overbearing. Let your assur-
ance be the boldcst OF honest purpose
nnd rational confidence. Much OF the
hardihood one sees results from an in
nate consciousness OF personal demerit,
and is simply an attempt to hide that
consciousness behind show Of buster
Faint heart never won fair lady" or
conquered difficulties, or achieved
glory; but insolcnt assumption Is more
contemptiblc than lack of moral cour-
age. Be determined, fearless, cner.
getic; not impudent. Stick up for your
own rights with all your soul and with
all your strength; but never infringe u
hairs breadth on the rights of others.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
The Fascination of Danger.

"Why, how's this, Mr.. Cashere?"
asked Pennywait, who had just return
ed 10 town after two weeks absence.
"When left, the great volume OF
travel was on the south side OF your
business street, and now that side is
almost deserted and the north side is
throngcd with pedestrians. What has
affected the changer" "The crowd"
explained Mr.. Cashcre, 'was only di-
verted to the north side about an hos~
ago. and will not last long. A new
building is going up down mt the corner,
and stone weighing nearly ton has
been left suspended fifteen feet in the
air directly over the sidewalk, owing
to an accident to the derrick, and not
less than two hundred persons have
passed under it within the last fifteen
minutes. The danger Of being mashed
as nat as a pancake seems 10 have an
Irresistible fascination for most peo-
ple." -
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
Nothing Like Praise.

Parents are too often slow 10 see the
motive of their children's kindest ac-
tions. A little fellow has been read
ing of some young hero who helped
his father and mother in all sorts Of
ways; and after racking his brains to
think how he, too, can help he re-
members that he can fetch his fathers
slippers, and take his boots away and
put them in the proper place. With
out saying word to anybody, when
evening comes he does it; but the
father is SO occupied tina. he notices
not what the boy has done. The little
fellow hopes On, thinking that when
he goes to bed his father will say how
pleased he was to see Charley so will
ling to help: but not word ls uttered
and the boy goes up to bed with a
choking feeling in his throat, and says
his prayers by the bedside with sad
ness very real in his heart.
Parents often complain of children
not being so ready to help as they
should be; the fault is with the par
ents, who have not known how toevoke
feelings with which the heart OF every
child is richly stored. All words OF
approval are helpful and encouraging.
In Il large family there have been days
of anxiety and care. The eldest
daughter by her skill in teaching has
earned little extra money, and with
out a word to anyone she lays nearly
all OF it out in buying things that are
much needed in the house. What Joy
fills her heart when fond mother
takes her aside, and with emotion that
cannot be concealed SAYS how thankful
she is for such considcrate kindness,
and murmurs: II don't know what
we should do without you, darling" :"
My friends, do not be so chary of these
words OF Encouragement
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06

weath erford cTexasl Constitution, Juiy3.
Yes, sir; have received tho coin, and
shall apply 1t to good purposes" replied
Miss Annie Dawce, of Strawn, Texas, to
our reporter. Miss Dawce was the FORUM
ate holder of onc-fortieth Of ticket No. 6l,-
Cos, which drew the first capital prize OF
$500, 900 in tho drawing of tho Louisiana
State Lottery on June 18th. Miss Dawcc
modestiy stated that she had been invest
ing In the monthly drawings for some time
with more or less fortune, and had always
felt confident OF winning one OF the large
prizes. II represent in this ticket"
She said, "a pool Of seven, who
arc equal sharcrs in my good fortune
Tho following named ladies and gentlemen
comprise the "lucky seven" each OF whom
received 81, l4l 10 paying the expenses
OF collection: Miss Dawca, Mrs. j. j. Coe,
J. S. Crouch, John Grant. J. NJ. Bullard.
j. s. Hnpgood and W. B. Dowcll. All OF
the parties are connected with tho Bridge
Department Of the Texas Il Pacific II. Il.
------4-------f
Tho average man Is apt To DO tho next
thing to fool when he Is beside himself.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
Leeches in Assam.

Assam swarms so with lceches that
the lives of men are in danger, any
person falling from faintness or getting
stuck in swamp or mudhole being
sure to be sucked to death by hundreds
OF them. Animals frequently fall
victims. and recently an elephant and
his keeper, after having been several
days missing, were found in bog in
the Jungle, the man dead and the ele-
phant so covered with leeches that IL
died the day after 1t wns rescued.
Every body there carries salt us pro-
lection against the blood-suckcrs.
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
wonders OF Science.

Blinks-"If you have SO much trou-
BILE with your teeth, why don't you get
artificial onesp The idea OF being
bothered that wny I'm this marvellous
agc OF scientific and mechanical prog
ress! ] got full set only . few months
ngo."
Indeed! Are they q sue
cessp"
Blinks-" "Successp should say So.
Why, can almost cat without them. +"
New York Weekly,
The Delta independent., 1889-08-06
Through Cars to the East via Union
Pacific Railway.

II YOU are going east and desire the
greatest amount of comfort with the lew
est possible changes, bear in mind tnat
train No 305, leaving Denver VIA Union
Pacific Railway at S p. III. daily has fuli-
man and Wagner sleeping cars, free re-
clining chair cars and dining cars from
Denver to Chicago, without change, wa
Omaha, Council Bluffs and Chicago "
Northwestern Railway.
Train No. 307, leaving benver at p. N.
daily, has Pullman sleeping cars Denver
to Chicago, via Omaha, Council Blnns ana
Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul Railway.
Train No. 202, leaving Denver Mt $40 D.
m. daily, has Pullman sleeping cars Denver
to St Louis via Kansas City and Waoash
Railway Free reclining chair cars from
Denver to Kansas City.
Train No. 2o4, leaving Denver Mt q, m.
daily, has Pullman sleeping cars and re-
clining chair cars Denver to Kansas CITY.
Direct connections made in Union Depots
for all eastern points in the United States
and Canada; fast time and unparalleled
advantages. -.
For rates, tickets or detailed information
regarding the Union Pacific, The over
land Route" call upon your nearest ticket
agent or address,
ID. Is. KELLER,
General Agent.
1.o2 rimer st Denver Col,