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Evening journal., 1889-10-24
1dE NATI0N'S CAPITAL.
Washington After the Worlds
Fair Of 1892.
CONGRESS TO BE ASKED FcR AID.

The Delegates Received by President
ison--washington's Alleged Pecu-
liar Advantages over other Cities.
other Gossip from the NationsI Capital.
WASHINGTON, Oct "A Washington is put
Sing in her best work for the worlds fair
Three states have sent their governors TO re-
present them atthe convention Of the nation
ri board Of promotion, as it is known. They
were Governor Jackson. Of Maryland; Gov
ernor Bigss, Of Delaware, and Governor
Fleming, Of Florida. Delegates from boards
OF trade and other commercial bodies from
the south and west were present, as well as
representatives from Boston, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, wilmington, Richmond, Read
ing. St Louis, Pittsburg and other cities.
Commissioner Douglass called the conven-
fion 70 order. and A. r. Little, president of
the board Of trade, Philadelphia, presided.
washingtan,s Peculiar Advantages.
Col. Anderson made a speech, in which he
urged Washington's advantages as a loca-
aion for the worlds fair He said that the
National museum and such public reposi.
fJfltr OF Nhftta4NitN Aii0 NNAei AhtAk' A-Ht -
ing the growth Of the American continents
ia population, civilization and wealth formed
a nucleus worth nearly 800, 100000
In former years portions Of this vast collec
tion had been sent forth TO other cities and
countries piecefneRl, 10 their detriment The
time had come, he thought, when tho gov
eminent should cease TO engage in the tray
cling show business. Col Anderson arguec
that New York Boston, Chicago, st. Loui
and other applicants for the honor are 81
closely interested in the trade with Soutl
America and that their ambition in this di
erection is 20 tingea with selfish and mer
cenary motives that it would be manifestly
amproper for the fair 10 be given to any OF
them, while Washington is so much better
adapted to the purpose. This, he said, i
neutral ground, where all commercial joal
ousies would be buried, and the selection Of
this city would give no undue advantage K
amy other.
A Memorial TO Congress.
A memorial to be sent to the next congress
was drawn up insisting that Washington b
selected as the site for the exposition. A
petition was also formulated asking tha
congress authorize the issuance of $40 ,OO'
in bonds Of the District of Columhin, th'
proceeds TO be paid into the United State
treasury as a guarantee for the net expense
Of holding the fair here. During the reces
the delegates were received az the Whit
House by President Harris a. In the even
ing a banquet was rendered the guests.
Evening journal., 1889-10-24

BEReNER & Engel "Tannhaeuser" Beer.
Foord Bottling Co.
Evening journal., 1889-10-24

A sULKY girl may sometimes be cured
by taking her in buggy with seat just
wide enough for two.-Somerville jour
nal
Evening journal., 1889-10-24
sHEnrFF,s SALES.


GHERlFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ Of Levari Facias. 10 me directed, viii
be exposed to public sale on the promises in
Blackblrd hundred. New Castle county, Del.
Evening journal., 1889-10-24

GHERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ Of Levari Facias, to me directed
will be exposed at public sale at the Court
House on Market street between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, in the city of Wilmington,
New Castle cOuntY. Del.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Her Mejestv's Private property.

Queen Yictoria's private estates ex-
tend 0ver 1882 acres; the annual rent
al,even at the lately deprecated prices,
being f2o,7SS. This does not in
clude Claremont, which in the year
1866 was granted to the queen for life,
with the reversion to the country.
Some years ago her majesty, acting un-
der the advice Of Lord Sydney purchas-
ed the property for the sum Of 97S,000,
estimated at, the time as being a little
over half its market value. 1t is said
to be worth to-day f150,000. The queen
also possesses property at Coburg, and
the Princess Hohenlohe left her the
Villa Hohenlohe at Baden, one OF the
best and most valuable residences in
the place.; As to personal property,
there was the bequest Of ,f25O; 900 left to
her majesty by Sir James Camden
Neid: This will was proved in 1852,
and at the compound interest upon
which it has been nurtured the bequest
must now have reached a magnificent
proportions. Then there was property
lett by the prince consort, estimated to
have reached nearly 100000, but as
this was never proved, and so escaped
probate duty, the exact amount is not
known. These items are over and
above the queens annual savings.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Faroe-.where opals Are Found

Farce. Where Opals Are Found
Weelimbed the mountain III a blinding
mist, Our faces beaded With fog drops
testifying to the fact Once Oh the
summit it was time to begin Our search
and in grim sincerity We fell under the
sway Of jewel fever:
On our hands and knees we CROPPED
excitedly over the boulders, pulling
away the moss, heather and soil to
seek those splits in the porphyry indi-
cative of the latent existance Of the
OF the stones, the most
energetic parts of which were thus
bursting toward the light. And, thanks
to the knowledge of our guide, We We're
soon upon the track OF some promising
stones. Between the boulders, where
the downAow of accumulated rains had
carried the earth, we spied q number OF
ruby particles. Digging we discovered
larger fragments, and later, having
followed the course of these minuter
bits, we arrived at the block itself,
which by disintegration was enriching
the lower soil. Here, then, the ham
mer and chisel came prominently into
use.
Tons upon tons of the native por-
phyry in this locality were specked and
faxed with opaIine substances, and
tiny jewels of every engaging colors-
rich claret, clear yellow, and red brown,
flesh, milk white and gray. 1t seemed
in my ignorant eyes that we were des-
tined inevitably to release just as many
stones as We pleased. But, alas, hoped
after hopc was crushed when the ham
mer and chisel were brought into play.
In the first place, the matrix was terri
bly, hard: and secondly, when it did
yield to Johanneson's sturdy blows, the
stones embedded in it, and which had
formerly looked so fine, good luck, they
came out unblemished they proved OF
no depth, Opaque, therefore valueless-
mere "lamina."
Eventually, after four or five hours
incessant labor, digging and hammer
ing, bathed in the eternal fog all the
time, we filled our pockets with jewels
in better or worse condition, and for the
most part environed with a lump of the
hard porphyry lmatrix. The bonder
said it was no bad days work. But
when, that evening, We submitted all
our treasure to the criticism Of an ex-
pert who lived in the valley, he shook
his head and pronounced sentence: mo
good!' No good, that is, as jewels; no
jeweler would bny the stones for set
ting. On the other hand, as mere
specimens, pretty and suggestive, they
were very good, and with this we were
obliged to be content, though for our
futher discontinue our guide told us
that the dwellers of the valley often se-
cured many valu. e stones with ap-
parent ease.-Chamber' journal.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
The Feminine Lap.

at is doubtful if there be any mas
culine lap. The male of the human
species has knees, and that is ALL" So
says philosopher in the New York
Press, who goes on this strain Of light
and airy persihage:
Marco Polo Herodotus, or some other
distinguished liar tells about certain
far countries where it is the astonish-
ing custom for the young men of the
tribe to carry on their courtship of the
squaws by holding them ION their lap"
while they point out the effulgent moon
to those remarkable young women, and
lay plans for future housekeeping. But
both of these worthy historians are apt
to use their words carelessly, and it is
probable that even if such strange peo-
pie and customs do exist, the young
woman would laugh at the idea that the
young men had anything but pair OF
more or less bony knees on which to
hold them.
But the feminine lap is indispensable
to the female. Man has no such COM
prehensive convenience. She keeps
fancy work in it Except for the acci-
dental ball which rolls out), she lays
down books in it, holds her handker-
chief, bonbonniere, flowers, progromme
| (if at the theater), fan, muff, parasol,
her plate and teacup Gf at a supper)
and all her endless impedimenta. 1t is
pocket-all mouth-an adjustible ta-
BILE, a bureau drawer, work basket a
valise, and above all desk.
Just why a woman should be unable
to write upon n table or desk like an
ordinary male Christian it is hopeless
to conjecture. A recently published
account of Olive Thorn Miller's literary
workshop gives an apt illustration of
this curious idiosyncrasy OF woman
kind. She has q pleasant, well fitted
room, with flowers and books and pets
and a desk. This piece of furniture is
described as being covered with books
and manuscript, while lap tablet up
on which she writes lies among the
papers awaiting her convenience.
We have often seen fair young
creature who wished to write letter
take a small book and deposit it in the
| all-sufficient lap and laboriously scrib-
| BILE away when a large and convenient
| ly fiat table stood beside her chair.
And she holds the ink in her lap, too,
with a dexterity sufficient to dishearten
an East Indian jnggler Why she pre-
fers to do it only an opniscient Provi-
dence knows. 1t would seem that the
force and pungency OF a girls letters
are the direct result OF her finding the
only support for her right arm at the
point of her pen. 1t is one OF natures
phenomena-as well ask why violets
are blue or why rain is always SO un-
pleasantly wet.
Rum creeters is women" observed
the dirty-faced man in the commercial
room OF the Peacock tavern at Eatan =.
will to the mildly-resentful Mr.. Pick.
wick. And the speaker uttered q
mighty truth. We may not wish to be-
lieve it OF them, but they are.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
HoA,a Ihia2

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. CHENEY Il CO., Pro ps. Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o.
WALDiNo, KINNAN e. MAEvIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
E. H. VAN HoKsEN, Cashier, Toledo Nat
ional Bank, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cnre is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
snrfaccs of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price TIC per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. ~
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
EMBARkS IN BUSINESS,
Young Ed. Clayton Making a Wise
Disposition of $4,000.

disposition OF 1000.
Louisville Ky Courier-Journal. Dec. /.
Edward Clayton, the well-known
young business man Of this city, who
won $15 900 in the last drawing of the
Louisiana State Lottery, is in no dam
ger Of allowing his money te get away
from him. Clayton had one-twen-
tieth ticket in the number drawing the
$500, 900 prize and when he discov-
cred that his was the lucky number he
at once deposited his ticket in the Ger
man Bank, and through that institu-
tion Clayton collected his money. In
less than week after his prize had
been drawn, $4,000 had been placed
Mr.. Claytons credit by The Louisiana
State Lottery Company in the German
Bank.
At noon yesterday Mr.. Clayton, ac-
companied by his pretty young wife
and little child, left for Owensboro,
and from there will go to Mclean
County to enter into business connec-
ton with his father-in-law Plummer
Nolan. Mr.. Nolan is a wealthy resi-.
dent Of that county, and young Clay
ton will take one Of his farms. A
partnership will be formed, and with
the $4,000 won in The Louisiana
State Lottery, the firm will be given a
good mercantile start. Mr.. Clayton
and his father-in-law will open gen.
eral merchandise store at Beech
Grove, and will buy tobacco on large
l.
in the commission business and pur
chased tobacco in the country for sew
raj large firms in this city.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
A Useful Head Of Hair.

There is q farmer living in Fulton
county who has the most useful head CT
hair on record. His hair is more like
the wool of a sheep than anything else.
1t is soft and long and curls but little
man prizes his peculiar hair very high
ly. and he also makes good use of it,
for he has several pairs of socks and a
nice warm pair of gloves made from
hair cut from his own head.-Atlanta
Journal.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Deep Books.

Pittsburgh Dispatch.
4 laay a day or two ago went into a
store where they are selling books
Wonderfully cheap, thd, approaching
a counter over which Charming
young saleswbmnn presided, asKeo, !,
"Have you got John Halifax" "No' '
was the saleswoman's reply I'VE we're re
Just out of John Halifax" but nsres
John Nicholson'-willt that doP" Inc
lady tfi6ugtt Is would not do. But the
little saleswomah was determined to
effect sale. So she Went On: "Do
you like deep books ma'amg here 8
Ten Thousand Leagues Under the
Sea'-that's deep novel;"
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Registered Above,

When Chaplain McCabe was in
Kansas last year, on tour endeavor-
ing to raise $1.OOO,OOO for missions,
little boy heard his appeal, and think
ing of the large sum he had to raise,
determined to help him. The first
chance he had early in the week he
gathered baskctful of chestnuts,
which he sold for five cents. He sent
this to Mr.. McCabe with the note: "If
you want any more let me know
Christian intelligencer.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Crows Feet Under the Lily's
Eyes.

Those who saw her off the stage dur.
ing her recent visit here tell me that
even Langtry, the Lily, is trife passee.
Age is beginning to tell, and. notwitb.
standing her wonderfully fine complex.
ion, there are wrinkles forming about
her eyes and she is beginning to show
a tendency towards embonpoint. Alas,
that it should be so; but the hardships
and designations Of n stage life are not
conducive TO the welfare Of physical
besuty.-Louisvlll Post.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Where is the stamp?

oPASA Al . PdpCh ohC oayI
While languidly looking for news,
A sentence that filled me with Joy:
'We pay for whatever we use!"
And sitting me down at my desk,
wrote, with throb and a thrill,
A poem of length and strength,
All rhymed with unusual skill.
A letter neatly composed,
Because I was anxious to say
That I would be wholly content
With what they were willing to pay.
With care enclosed my address,
And stamp Ito insure reply;
The stamp was a palpable green,
And so, l acknowledge, was 1.
Twas long, long ago: but, alas!
No recompense yet hath appeared,
Nor has my effusion, in print,
The vision that longs for it checred.
But not these misfortunes alone
Have served my ambition to damp:
The question that troubles me most
Is, What did they do with the stampl
Time
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
AoneY.Moon.

"Say, Perkins, old boy, why don't we see
ther-in-law shut down on YOUR mo,
Brown; the fact of the matter is, my home
is so happy now that there is no induce
ment for me to leave it. You look incred-
ulous, but it's a positive fact You see,
my wife used to suffer so much from func-
tional arrangements common to her sex
that her spirits and her temper were greatly
affected. 1t was not her fault, of course,
but 1t made home unpleasant all the same
But now, since she has begun to take DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, she has
been SO well and SO happy that we are hay
ing our honeymoon all over again.
A Chinese dealer in Fresno was sent to
jail for eight days for plucking live tur-
key.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
His irlsh Name.

wa,hington Post. 49,.
Lady 81 the House-''Putthqt statu-
cite Of Apollo, on the other side IL the
room, Bridget" Bridget (taking up
the marble Faith, mum, and who
is the indacent spalpeenP" Lady
why. Bridget, he was Greek. :"
Bridget-"Phat's that his name is?"
Lady-"Apollo." Bridget-"Bad cess
to i'm, mum. Phat's the murtherin'
Grake, wild no clothes on his back,
doin' wild good Irish name like
O'Pollo P"
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Sure Cure for Piles.

DIR. Kinks German Pile Ointment has
cured Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles
when all other ointments have failed. II
absorbs the tumors, allays the itching at
Dr. Kinks German Pile Ointment Is pre-
pared only for Piles and itching Of the pri-
vntc parts and nothing else. Every box is
warranted. Sold by druggists, or sent by
mail on receipt Of price, 80 cents and 81 90
per box. For sale by ]. j. Reithman & Co.,
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

of good health Is found in the regular
movement of the bowels and perfect action
of the Liver. These organs were intended
by nature to remove from the system all
impurities. If you are constipated, you
offer standing invitation" TO a whole
family of diseases and Irregularities which
will surely be accepted" and you will
have guests unwelcome and determined.
All these unhappy conditions may be
averted by the timely use Of DR.. Pierces
Pleasant Purgative Pellets. Powerful for
the effectual regulation Of the bowels and
Liver, establishing healthy action of the
entire wonderful organism with which we
are created,
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Sticking to Business.

Little Boy Cat toy store window)-
Mamma, won't you buy me topp'
Mamma (meditativcly)-"It will
soon be too cold 10 spin tops"
"Wei, then buy me IL double ripper
sled and some new skates. and we'll let
the Top co. New York Weekly.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
TheLatest Freak.

New York Evening Sun.
"What is wonderful about youP"
asked the visitor to the museum. ''Can
you crush cart-wheel between your
thumb and forefnger or make your
chest big enough to hold the crown
Jewels of England?" NO, I'm the
clergyman who hasn't preached n SER
mon on Robert Elsmere.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

The loco weed is threatening 10 play
havoc with horses in Texas this winter. 1t
grows most in the late fall and during win.
ter and has increased at least 800 per cent
since 1886. Last winter many hundred
horses died from its effects, and ranchmen
are now hunting up good pastures, free from
loco, in which to winter their horses.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

When Baby was sick, We gave hsr Castoria,
When she was Child, sho cried for Castoria,
When she became Mi.., she chung TO castoria,
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

On January 18th, Goth, February 18th and
Goth, 1889, the Monon Route will sell Land
Excursion tickets at one fare for the ronnd
trip to designated points in Alabama, Flor
ida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and
Tennessee. Limit of tickets co days from
date of stamp. Stop-overs can be arranged.
For full particulars, address l.. f. Ses-
sions, II. p. A., box ISL Minneapolis, Mimi,
or E. o. Mccormick, G. P. A, Adams Ex-
press Building, Chicago.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
mlondon Balm I"

A positive cure for Catarrh, Hay Fever
and Cold in the head. Clcanses the nasal
passages OF catarrhal virus, causing healthy
secretions. Heals the sores and protects
the membranal Innings Of tho head from
fresh colds. Easy and pleasant TO use.
Soothing, antiseptic, healing. Price 5Oc. at
all druggists.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
4 Radical Cure fol- Epileptic Fits:

70 Ms Edttor7Please inform your readers that
disease which warrant to cure the worst cases.
6p strong is my faith in the virtues OF this med-
cine that will send frea a sample bottle and
valuable treatise to nny sufferer who will give
me his P: q. and Express address. My remedy
has Cured thonsande Of hoPeles. cases.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Denver, Colorado.

The St. James hotel of Denver is highly
praised by all who have been its patrons
The location is most central, appointments
elegant, and the table exceptionally fine
The house is very popular with people
from this district
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth
for pain, as an anodyne has no equal in the
market 1t kills pain every time. Price
twenty-five cents.
The latest riddle out: Why was my baby's
last attack of Group like this paragraph,
Because it was very short and ended with
that wonderful cure, DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Price % cents.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

Scotts Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil, with
Hypophosphites, is most marvellous food
and medicine. II heals the irritation of the
throat and lungs, and gives flesh and
strength quicker than any other remedy
known. 1t is very palatable. having none
Of the disagreeable taste of the crude oil.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

Sudden changes Of weather cause Throat
Diseases. There is no more effectuai rem
edy for Coughs, Colds, etc, than Browns
Bronchial Troches. Sold only in boxes
prfca Ok CentR
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

There has Just been consecrated in Phila-
delphia church for the exclusive use OF
the deaf
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

Thomas Wilkinson, Of Vernon, N. Y. ,ha,
a beard five feet long, which he wears
tucked under his vest
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

We call the attention OF those suffering
with dropsy to the fair proposition Of DIR.
H H Green l. Sons in their advertisement
on this page. Try them; 1t costs you moth
ing to do so.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

:. Professor Salisbury, Of Yale, is mil
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

The largest organ in the world is now be
ing built in London for Sidney. 1t will cost
ahout k76 0OO
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

Buffalo Bill has been made General o
tho Nebraska militia.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

New Orleans uses the iriost roofing slate.
The Bangor tPenn.J product Is fhostly
usSd
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
A Secret

At Chicago the use of the telephone costs
$40 per month; at St. Paul t5.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

Use the surest remedy for catarrh-Dr
Sage'S.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it..
Is ceflte:
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Dropsv.

Oregon has probably doubled her popula
tion during the last ten years.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Food for Consumptives.

Helena, Montana, has built g, 15O, 900
worth Of buildings since August, 1851.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15
Southern Excursions at Half Fare.

Maryland's 4SS canning factories omplo,
25, 200 men and / 500 cati-makers.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-15


somehow he had not felt inclined to do
30. Indeed, on the contrary, he felt
the strongest objection to seeing, or be-
ing seen, by any of '.the boys, and now
he found himself cold, miserable, faint,
and hungry.
Just as the bell in the tower of
neighboring church rang out ten
o'clock, his long, cheerless vigil was
rewarded.
There, walking swiftly down the
street, there came the tall, straight
figure of woman. His wife! He
would have recognized her anywhere,
he told himself, even if she had not
been warmly encased. from head to
foot, in that sealskin coat he had given
her at Christmas.
With the jealous frenzy Of an Othello,
but with the stealthy stiffness OF an
Lago, he darted across the street, and
followed literally in her tracks.
Silently he entered the area directly
behind her, passed as silently after her
through the iron gate, waited, with
her pocket for the key of the basement
door, found it, and silently ahd care
fully, but swiftly. as though custom
had made the act. familiar, unlocked
the door. and plunged into thA Cimmer-
ian darkness OF the basement hall
At this moment his just wrath broke
forth; he made one step forward. seized
her by the wrist. and hissed into her
eI-;
",Fbrro havo you beeG, madsmf"
A. on,y suswsr to bis psFtsslly just