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The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
-Four Old Churches.

Lincoln county. Maine, famous for
Indian relics and other antiquities, has
three churches that were built before
were opened Mt the very dawn OF the
present century. The German Luth-
Gran Church ut Waldoboro was erected
in 177l, and is still in good state of
preservation. 1t is queer old wooden
structure, with pews like boxes, and an
elevated pulpit, and galleries around
three sides. Its interior finish Is
quite elaborate, but unpainted. and its
windows are set with odd little panes
Of glass. which admit very doubtful
light. Its Bible and other books arc
as old as the building, and the sexton,
Miles W. Standish, is lineal descend
ant OF the Puritan Captain. Waldo.
boro was settled by Germans, and up
to the year 1880 services in the old
church were connected in the German
language. At that time. however, tho
congregation had become Angiicized
to such u degree that they preferred
their sermons in bad English. Regu-
lar services were discontinued fifLy
years ago. but the society keeps up its
organization. and once year the
whole countryside flocks TO the quaint
old church TO attend the anniversary
services, which prevents it from fall
ing into complete disuse. "Waipole
Church" in Bristol closely resembles
the Waldoboro edifice, ard is still in
good condition after III years OF
almost continuous use. In Alma, near
Wiscasset, there is church which is
supposed TO be about l Is years old. and
one mile from Newcastle village stands
, Catholic church. built OF brick,
which was completed early In tho year
1900. II is plastered with lime burned
from rock brought from ireland, and,
although dingy little church. seems
likely to stand for n century yet
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
How sh. Got ria Of . Lo.,.r.

A young lady living in Windsor was
visiting in Detroit lately, and on her
way to the ferry stopped to rest in
Grand Circus park. She was very
tired and did not notice any one near.
Pretty soon two men strolled along and
sat down on an adjoining bench. One
o. them, addressing the young lady,
said:
"lts very pleasant afternoon.
miss"
She was determined not to be driven
away, 80 took no notice OF him. In a
few moments he repeated his address:
Its very pleasant afternoon.
Miss"
Still she kept severely silent. hoping
he would see that his attentions wore
Inwelcome. but he was not to be
bluffed. He jumped up and. going
right In front OF her, looked directly at
her as he repeated for the third time:
'.It's pleasant afternoon, miss"
The young lady looked in his face
and laid her finger on her lips. The
man stared, then turned quickly to his
companion.
.By the Lord. Harry" he exclnim-
I'D, "the girl is deaf and dumb. Como
on"
The young strateeist Watched them
out of sight and then resumed her
walk. Free Press.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
Young ChIne,e o.rrnomrn.

l visited prisons. temples. pagodas,
mills. shops, duck-hatchings. and
everything that was of interest says n
Canton letter. To see the ducks I
hired a boat managed by three women,
and spent over three hours on the
iver. have had occasion TO remark
everywhere in my travels the decent
behavior of women. One hardly ex-
poets much in a country whore little
girl babies are sometimes killed or
sold into any kind OF slavery because
of the poverty Of the mother. Here
were three women who were born on a
boat and whose whole life is spent on
one, and yet they had rs much decency
and natural modesty rs If they had re-
ceived n Sunday y-school education. A
fine. strong girl OF IL sat on the deck
OF the bow vigorously pulling her oar
in front OF mo and smiling through u
beautiful set OF teeth. She wore wide
trousers under kind OF sack or short
gown; her feet were bare. Every
time a breath Of air RULED her sack
or trousers she instinctively pulled
them down just us well-bred Ameri-
can girl would her frock, though there
were not any more exposure thnn n
well-formed ankle. Most OF the large
junks, learned, had women captains.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
"Little PHIL"

Gen Sheridan, In his latter days, says
the Washington correspondent OF the
New York Tribune, was rather pep.
perry, and oftentimes it required con-
siderable diplomacy to deal with him.
When In his moods his language was
frequently OF n sulphurous nature. The
boys around the Office were In the
habit OF discovering. II possible. !. I'D
vance tho temperature OF the generals :
private office before doing business
with him unless the exigencies OF the
case demanded It One day we'll
known correspondent chnnccd 10 be In
the Office when Sheridan was deliver
ing in his breezy way criticism on n
chrome which some proud publisher
had sent to him. representing tho gen
eral riding down tho line after the dis
aster mt Cedar Creek. with regimental
flag In his right hand and followed BY
an enormous staff
Now. just look, said Sheridan, "aud
see how blank ridiculous that man has
made me appear. Hero am repre-
sented as riding down tho line with u
hng in my hand and n whole regiment
OF cavalry as my escort Why. blank.
blank. blank. am made to appear like
blank fool. Now. the truth is rode
down the line with Tony Forsyth; that
was all there was TO it. No flag, no es
cort except Forsyth"
The next day verbatim nccount OF
Sheridan's conversation. adjoctives and
all. appeared in print. He was furious
II wouldn't have cared SO much
about 1t except that-makes mo swear
so. People will think am In tho habit
OF swearing. Why, blank, blank, blank,
you know that Isn't sop'
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
MR.. MAoUIREIsHERE
A Large Piece of Information A
most "MisoVerlooked.

A Large Piece of Informa alton AL
most "Misoverlooked."
Cornelius Mcguire OF Eddyville,
Iowa, made h desperate attempt to
break into print Friday morning. and
only desisted when told that his name
would be published in full.
Mr.. Mcguire, who is large, red
man with iron-gray hair, is road
master of the Iowa Central road. Last
week he was attending u four days
convention OF railroad foremen in I he
city, and on Friday morning he drop
ped into the Office to have an UNDER
standing with the editor.
''For the last fifteen years." said
Mr.. Mcguire, who was told to state his
grievance to the snake editor, II have
been u regular subscriber to your
weekly paper and l want n square
deal. Herewe have been sitting in
convention for four days ard you have
neglected to give us any notice. All the
other papers graspej ut the Opportu-
nifty last night and l want to know
why you folks dIdn't come to time"
What were the names of those
papers?n
'Well, there was the Chicago Daily
and Il couple OF Others" replied the
aggrieved Mr.. Mcguire, making q
tremendous effort recall the names.
A careful inspection OF the files
failed to disclose any mention OF the
convention, n fact which greatly aston
ished the railroad man.
That's funny he said, seating
himself in the EDITORS richly upholster-
ed chair, land it's probably misover-
look on the part of the press. But you
people are away behind the times.
Down in st. Louis last year we had
five reporters ut the convention, and
they put my name in all the papers,
marked copies of which l sent home.
But If you want some points now can
give 'em to YOU" said the obliging
Mr.. Mcguire.
On being nssured that any little
courtesy on his part would be properly
appreciated. Mr.. Mcguire procecded:
well, you might mention that c.
Mcguire and daughter OF Eddyville.
Iowa, are visiting in the city. and that
they paid The Times a visit in its Of
flee. That is all, / guess. Say. you
might lend me your city directory. "he
remarked, as his eye fell on the book.
and look up the addresses OF some rel
atives I've got living in this town. No?
Can't spare it? All right: don't want
to see 'em very bad, anyhow" And
Mr.. Mcguire. having received a salts
factory square deal. took his departure.
Chicago Times.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
LUNA AND LuNAcy..
The Influences OF Various Seasons
on Minds Diseased.


The old idea that luna and lunacy
have an intimate relation appears to
be not wholly without foundation, says
the Pail Mall Gazette. This, at any
rate, is demonstrated by the commits
sioners in lunacy for Scotland: That
the seasons have distinct influence on
asylum statistics. The tables of ad-
missions during the years 1907 show
that there are two well-marked periods
r-one in which the number rises con-
siderably above the average, and the
other in which it falls considerably be-
low. The average monthly number
for the eight years was 1,699. During
the three months Of May, June, and
July the number was 628 above what
it would have been if the average
number had been admitted. On the
other hand, during the months of
October, November, December and
January the number was 462 below
what it would have been II the average
number had been admitted. The table
shows further that this rise and this
fall are preceded by gradual fall, tho
rise taking place during February,
March, and April, and the fall taking
place during July, August and Septem-
ber.
THE special frequency" the COM
missioners say, with which asylum
treatment is resorted to during the
period from the middle of April to the
middle of July corresponds with what
has been observed by asylum physicians
that there is u tendency to an exacer-
baton of the mental disorder OF patients
in asylums during the early part of
summer; and it is interesting to notice
also that the statistics OF suicide in the
general population show that this oc-
ours most frequently during the same
period"
The greatest number OF recoveries
take place during June, July, and
August, and they are fewest during the
months OF November, January, and
February. The regularity in the rise
and fall of the numbers is twice inter-
rupted by fall in April, and the fall
is interrupted by a rise in December.
at is considered probable that these
Interruptions are due to some causes
because they are we'll marked in
ShoAaSb0ti anu ~ 40 ohS SsCotCu tllhb lhC
December rise is occasioned, in part Mt
least, by the annual statutory revision
of the condition OF patients in asylums
during that month. This revision is
made by medical officers of asylums
with n view TO determine whether'they
can properly give the certificate OF the
necessity for further detention in the
asylum, which is ann ually required to
legalize the continued residence of all
patients who have been three years in
an asylum. The occurrence of the
large number of recoveries during the
months of June, July, and August is
probably due to the large number OF
admissions during May, June, and
July, as more than 4S per cent of all
the recoveries which take place during
the first year OF residence occur within
three months Of the date OF ad-
mission"
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
ALIt.r,r, C.,,o.,t,.

The menu Of tho farewell banquet to
the members Of the oriental congress
ut Stockholm ought to take a perma.
nent place in collections OF literary
cnriosities. The initial "sup" or nip o.
schnapps which always begins Scan
dinavian dinner was recorded with q
song In the Kairs tongue The sour
was described in Getzinni and song
in Chinese. Prof. Max Muller wrote I
song in Sanscrit praising tho salmon.
The filet de b1uf was mentioned by q
verse In Mnlay and by another In Jap
anese. Artichaut au beurre was treat
In Coptic; cateau Ia Victoria In hi.
eroglyphics tho ices In Himyaritic
tho cheeses In Bichnrc. The men,
concluded according to tho Sweodisi
custom with Thanks for dinner'
written In Persian.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
HE HAD PERMITTED.
How Red Tape 10 Measured in Mill
tary Life.

tary Life.
Busy men, accustomed to do business
In brisk common sense fashion, find
Official red tape SO vexatious that it is
no wonder they invent stories to make
it ridiculous, says the Youths Com.
panion. The French have one of these,
which is perhaps as good as any. When
Napoleon Ill. was emperor. so the
narrative runs, he sat one day u,
Longchamps. sleepily reviewing his
army. Regiment after regiment passed,
but nothing seemed TO stir the emperor
from his lethargy. At last, however,
as regiment OF dragons rode by he
suddenly fixed his attention upon the
front rank.
"What is that lancer doing there
among the dragoons?" he asked bis
chief OF staff.
The chief Of staff looked at the Ian
cor, and galloped away to the division
commander, while the emperor sank
back into, his customary impassive-
ness.
"Tlie emperor demands to know why
that lancer is among the dragoons?"
The general looked shocked, and
called sharply to the colonel OF the
regiment:
"Colonel, what have you got tha,
lancer among your men forP"
The colonel was dumbfounded, and
appealed to the commandant OF the
squadron:
What's that lancer doing here?"
II don't know, SIR" exclaimed the
commandant OF the squadron; and he
called the captain.
'.Look here, captain. why havo you
got that rascnHy lancer in your COM
pany?"
The captain pleaded ignorance.
"Tll ask the lieutenant" he said.
By this time the inquiries began to
be garnished with oaths and abuse.
The lieutenant, apparently surprised
beyond expression ut the presence oil
the lncer, hurled questions and i'm
precautions all at once ut the head oil
the orderly sergeant
''What in the world Is that lancer
here for?"
Then the orderly sergeant rode up to
the lancer himself. as il he were abou,
to cut him through to his saddle.
"You william! What are you doing
here among the Dragons? The en-.
peror is after you. You'll bo shot n,
the very least"
But sergeant" the soldier stam-
mered. ''you know I've permitted.
sir!"
Permitted in the army means trans
fer. by authority. from ono corps TO
another.
'Permuted. ch?" said the sergeant.
Well. that won't help you now"
The orderly sergeant went to :he
lieutenant with the report that the man
had permutei; the lieutenant told the
captain. and the captain the command
ant OF the squadron. and the command
ant OF tho squadron the colonel. and
the colonel the general, and the gener-
al the chief OF staH came to the en-
peror
"Sire." he began. "the lancer has
permuted."
what lancer?"
'Fhe lancer whom your majesty
noted among the dragons"
"Oh. yes! He's permuted, chr
said the emperor. slcepiIy. "Well, he
looked like good man. Let him have
medal!'
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
SAILORS BOARDING uorysr.

n most ingenious and happy combi-
nation is "Fuith, Hope and Charity. Z"
This Is an arm piece ana costs the sum
OF one dollar. 1t can be worked in one
or two colors as desired. In tho fore
ground is n low and very red heart.
Behind this marvel of anatomy are the
cross and anchor, representing Faith
and Hope" From the anchor ring d an
giles red rope and the top OF the cross
is finished off with what is supposed to
represent halo in vermillion. The
price for this gem makes it a favorite
among tars and it is an easy working
piece.
"Sunrise ut Sea" makes pretty
hand or arm design and is produced at
seventy-fve cents n sunrise.
A design intended only for the
breast, is found in the painting called
the Monitor and the Merrimac," which
is produced for six dollars. The sub
ject is true to nature, and u thrilling
spectacle, representing the famous
vessels in terrific combat on the hirsute
bosom OF the mariners. This infiama-
tory sketch and naval engagement is
considered extra. and the sailor who
has it pierced into his hide is the pride
and envy Of his follows
1.-The Sailors Farewell" breast, 81,
is the subject of II striking sketch that
is supposed to bring peace to the heart
of the owner. 1t is intensely pathetic
scene, and depicts the parting OF n
couple. The dramntis persona is a
bold sailor boy and IL thick red girl.
The scene is laid on the porch of Il
dance house, and is true to nature.
The youth has his cap pulled over his
eyes, his arm about the waist OF the
red girl whose face is hidden on his
bosom. A companion TO this artistic
piece is the '.Sailor's Return" In tlre
wild exuberance OF his Joy, the sailor
boy has thrown his cap and bundle on
the floor and is straining the red girl
to his throbbing bosom. She has hook
ed hor chin In the forks OF his wish.
bone, and has both hands thrust into
his pockets.
A. word that is always in great de-
mand aud ono that is considered very
popular, is called by the name, .'The
Hero at Rest" and is executed at two
dollars hero. 1t represents the hero
OF a dozen Or more naval engagementsE
who Is dead. at rest. draped in tho
stars aud stripes. have seen sailors
with necklaces tattooed around thsir
necka Tho bounty OF this gem does
-
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
The Educ.tiou.l p,p.rtm,ut.

The time has evidently come accord
ing to the New England Magazine when
the educational department OF tho
United States should be put upon II
stronger and broader basis. 1t Is mt
present merely u bureau in tho depart
rnent OF the interior; and tho bureaus
in that department have become so
numerous that it is perfectly plain that
some efficient division should mt once
be made.
This bureau should be made n de-
partment, TO be called II department of
education, and the chici officer should
be styled the secretary OF education.
His salary should be the same us that
Of the secretaries OF nll Of the executive
departments. But he should not be a
member OF the cabinet The office
should be In no sense political one,
but IT should have Il permaneney, like
the ofIlce Of the secretary cf tho Smith
= 1aatitpte or the librarian OF son-
J! l.! = : ::
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
not lie so much in the design as in the

not lie SO much in the design as in the
style OF the man who wears it. The
one saw was worn by q, stocky-built.
freckled-face man with handsome
shock of white horse hair OF pro-
nounced rusty hue. Across his sloping
forehead was an ugly scar like a streak
of forlsed or zig-zag lightning. He was
minus an optic on the starboard side
and part of his port ear had made a
delicate morsel for Zulu warrior. He
had but two teeth, one upper and one
lower, who We're not on good terms
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
CHEAP DESIGNS.

with each other and failed to recog-
nize each other as they passed. His
Roman nose had been fractured in two
places. The necklace was formed of
alternate red and blue links about an
inch long. the ends under the chin be-
ing attached to II lockct about the size
of u bull's-eye lantern with a ten-point-
ed star in the centre.
A man who sails the seas can get any
amounts of decoration for u little
money and it always stops with him.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

is really what The Yourn's COMPANION is
1t publishes each year as much matter as
the four dollar monthlies, and is illustrated
by the same artists. 1t is an educator in
every home, and always an entertaining
and wholesome companion. 1t has q
unique place in American family life. II
you do not know 1t, you will be surprised
to see how much can be given for the
small sum of Sl.75 year. The price sent
now will entitle you to the paper TO Jan
uary, 1891. Address,
The YoUTu's COMPANION, Boston, Mass
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
Made Comfortable.

Fort Smith tArk) Times, Oct 2.
In order to finish up tho question Of Mr..
Cheney's good luck, we dropped In at his
place OF business, 400 Garrison Avenue,
this morning. "Ycs," said Mr.. Cheney
gently, "The suspense In over and tho
money Is mine,n pulling out his bank book
and exhibiting tho credit. ~ have drawn
ei5, ,O00 IN tho louisiana Stnte Lottery on
ticket that cost mo Just one dollar and
have the money in tho Morchants' Bank"
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
Lucky Cheney.

Fort Smith tArk,) Tmes, Oct. "a.
Mr.. D. Fl. Cheney, tho popular wonder of
fresh meats and vegetables, IL holding
very quiet exception TO day. He drew Sl5,.
600 In tho Louisiana State Lottery ycstcr.
day and o Times reporter called on him TO
investigate and found II straight goods.
The Western Union vouchcs for 63, $50 as
the number winning the capital prize $780,
400. hence Mr.. Cheney's share will bc elb,
mn 9fFs Tft 7rf 80
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
Darned and Undarned.

NOW they straggle from tho lakes
Where tho water lily grows,
The hue Of chocolate on their cheeks.
And the skin burned of their nose,
To say nothing of the
Darned ole
Undarned hole
In the heel
OF their hose.
-Danville Breeze.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

more than all other Lung Reme-
dies, /" is what Z. w. Fafrrnnn, n druggist,
at Dayton, Ind, write ABOUT the sale of
Aliens Lung Balsain. He has sold IL for
BY all druggists at 25c., zoe, and sl.oo u
bottle.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

Dry sermons are bad enough, but for the
minister to preach them through his nose
is inexcusable. DR.: Bulls Cough Syrup
will save both minister and sermonf taken
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

1t is q pleasure and satisfaction TO many
to learn that Allan's Lung Balsam, that
standard family medicine for coughs,
croupand all lung diseases, can now be
procured nj 25c., Bic, and 81 90 bottle at
any drug store.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
New Kind Of Insurance.

has been put in operation by the manufac-
turers Of DIR. Pierce's medicines. His
s.Golden Medical Discovery" and "tavor-
ite Prescription are sold by druggists un-
der the manufacturers posittue guard,s
tee. Either benefit or complete cure 10
thus attained, or money paid 1er. these
medicines is returned. The certificate OF.
guarantee given in connection with sale OF
these medicines is equivalent to policy OF
insurance. The oGoldcn Medical Discov-
eryn cures all humors and blood taintsr
from whatever cause arising, skin md
scalp diseases, scrofulous sores and swell
ings The "Favorite Prescription" cures
ali those arrangements and weaknesses
peculiar to women,
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

Ono of the greatest stories founded on
fact ever published, commences III the
December (X mas) number of GopEr's
LADY's Book, published at Philadelphia:
Every woman, married or sing.e, shouid
read it, Ready November 18th. All
News1ealers
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

The man who was compelled to bite the
''dustn was probably trying TO ascertain
il the coin WINS good
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

Blobson offers to bet S. that there Is moro
bark on his dog than on one OF the big red
wood trees of California.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

An Onion Trust has been organized In
New ork. There is nothing too strong
for trust to tackle.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

II you have ever used Dobbins' Electric
during the 81 years 1t has been sold, you
kr,o,o that it is the best and purcst family
soap made. If you haven't used IT, ask
your grocer for 1t nO,p. Don't take tmtta-
ton. There are lots Of them.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

The Santa Fe Route Is tho short line be.
tween Denver and nil Southern California
points. Two trains leave Denver daily at
3:l5 and 10 10 y. M.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

Tho Santa Fc Route ls the fast line TO
Santa Fc, Los Angeles, San Diego and Sal
Francisco. Two trains leave Denver
Union depot dailyat 3: l5p m. and l0ia1 p. tn
Tho more people become wrapped up In
themselves, the colder they grow.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

Any rerson sending his address to Robert
j. Wallace, principal of BUSINESS COL
LEGE, University of Denver, l4th and
Arapahoe Sts., Denver, Colorado, will re-
ceive q very useful article, bearing our ad-
vertisement.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
The great difficulty about advice is the
nrednminance of nunntitY over quality.

have had occasion to try Salvation, Oil
In my family for both neuralgia and rheu-
matism In every instance it effected
permanent cure. l also tried 1t on my
child suffering with a sprained back with
like success. / take pleasure in recon-
mending it to all.
p. S. COSTELLO, (Policeman):
32l Park Ave-, Baltic, Md.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
$4,000 For a Wife.

There are some things q dwarf can't do
but he can catch rs big co.d as giant
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

A pocket cigat case free to smokers OF
"Tansill's Punch" DC Cigar.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19
A Weekly Magazine

Letter carriers ought TO make the best
elocutionists, they have such good ideas
of delivery
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

The music OF the waves isprobably made
by tho coral sDsiptips
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

Don't hawk, hawk, and blow, blow, dis.
gusting everybody, but use DIR. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy.
The Delta independent., 1889-11-19

No one is able to write so long ascntcnc'
in SO few words us a police judge.