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The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
com.,oek and the Young Publisher.

A charming instance OF the "biter
bit" comes in a good story about a
welLknown Philadelphia publishing
house. This firm had for some time
made feature of certain novels Of
what would now be called the 'ultra
realistic" type. and prospered exceed
ingly thereby until one luckless day
the redoubtable Anthony Comstock
turned his attention to this branch Of
literature. Mr.. Comstock called at
the store Of the firm, looked over the
stock displayed on the counters, and
at last limited to the youthful scion OF
the publishing clan, who WAS attend
ing him, that he would like to see
something little more highly favored
than the general run. The young
publishers eyes sparkled, and remark
ing with charming lisp which is one
OF his most delightful attributes: ~
know what you want; you wet some
thing real juithy." unsuspectingly led
the president of the Society for the
Suppression of Vice by devious ways
to u room where an exceeding choice
collection Of the sort OF literature de-
sired was shown him. 1t was now
the turn of the virtuous Anthony's
eyes to sparkle, and when he revealed
his identity the feelings Of the junior
publisher may be better imagined
than described. Suffice 1t TO say that
1t Is impossible for any benevolent
looking stranger 10 safe his thirst for
this class OF literature at the Phila-
delphia store.-E. W. Bok IN As In
didnapolis NeDs.
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Eehoe. from missionary Schools.


A boy in one of the arithmetic
classes was given an example which
began with the statement that man
deposited q certain sum Of money in q
bank. He was asked II he knew what
bank was. He replied:
Eyes, it is u place where you dig
coal"
"What is the shape Of the earthP"
1.-The earth Is square. Pap says 80,
and he says the Book says SO, too. He
says II there warn't four corners how
could the four angels stand on EN-"
II hear you'uns have taken your
children out OF school. What did you
do that forP"
.I'u tell ye. 1 yain't goin' to send
my child to any such fool teacher as
that ar. Why, he tole 'em that the
world was roun', an any fool knows
better"
A Methodist minister in North Car
olina, preaching from the passage
about standing at the corners OF the
streets to pray, told his people that II
they wanted to SEQ a "first-class hypo-
critic" see anybody who would stand
up to pray. The standing up was
what he thought Jesus reproved.
A man in the South writes to US as
follows, making an unusual inquiry
II write you this to ask you do you
take married ladies in y6iir scheol.
and II SO, want TO send my wife 81
once. Please send me the terms o1
the school and what she will need
My wife wants an education and my
desire is to give 1t to her. You will
greatly oblige me to answer this or
return mail. american Missionary:
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
ns worldly 4. Europe,

In France the hours OF adult labor
are regulated by series OF DEGREES. OF
which the earliest promulgated Sep
tember. 184s. enacts that the working
mems day in manufactures and mills
shall not exceed twelve hours OF
effective" or actual labor. A decree
issued in May. 1851. made exceptions,
so that more hours might be worked in
certain trades. In 1885 circular was
issued stating that the limit Of twelve
hours per diem was not to be imposed
where hand power was employed. but
was to be confined to manufactures
and mills Ia which the motive power
was machinery. No workshops were
to come under the clauses OF the act
that did not employ moro than twenty
hands in any one shed. The report
says: '.It is likewise to be borne in
mind that there is in France no COM
pulsory observance Of Sunday. and no
day Of habitual rest"
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
The Texas AistIetoe.

There has been q littlo mistletoe
brought to town from Texas this ear.
It has commanded good price. and
it is predicted that some day 1t will be
shipped north in large quantities for
the holiday season. The Texas mistle-
toe is big improvement upon the
English mistletoe in appearance. 1t is
thriftier. greener and so much hand
somer than its English cousin that
there is no just comparison between
them. The leaves are larger and
thicker and much more plentiful. The
white berries. too. are more numerous
and in larger punches. 1t grows in
small bush-like clumps Of half dozen
or more thick stalks, which branch
from short stock. Stalks and leaves
are OF a deep green color. and the
berries are waxy, translucent white.
The Texas plant Is a rich sturdy
growth. In comparison with 1t the
English mistletoe is scraggy and con I.
sumptive looking Y. Sun.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

but will only take minute in which to state few facts that needed
lung
medicine all
blood backed positive If don't
in unde
sustain itself under trying conditions these sN'
world And why should i not .k cheap" but when iss
integrity and sGand nnps standing yo,d. And
their Dr. Pes Golden Medical Discovery do I'd
Of
curing
Swelngs
potency curing Bo Eye
Gotre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glands
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
M rallsN Candle rr...

The tallow tree or the tallow candle
tree. IL . native product Of China. II
there IL . land on earth whore one
would mot be surprised TO nnd lighted
tallow candles growing on the tree It
Is In the land Of the queue and silk
pantaloon. Seriously speaking, tho
tallow candle tree does not boar an
annual crop OF candles strung on .
cotton string all ready for use, but one
OF Its many products does. much
resemble unrefned animal tallow and
Is used In the manufacture OF all
articles requiring Ingredients Of fat
The Chinese taIlow tree Il about I
to 8 inches In diameter and ~ 70 20
feet high, but the tallow 10 mot found
in tho trunk, neither has Il ''pith like
the elder" The fatty matter from
, which II takes iss same y % ths
~ WV
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

sheep abound. One great obstacle
has now been swept away. Great
numbers Of dogs were kept by the
people In the summer time, In spite
OF stringent laws regarding precau.
tionA they frequently Destroyed valua-
BILE sheep.
Many localities have aSolished them
completely. and have iutroduoed sheep
farming on . large scale. The meas
ure, however. has produced one moi
dental Inconvenience Of b serious
nature. In some cases, whether
through the f0ndness Of the owners.
dogs have been suffered to escape to
the forests; the animals have become
quite wild and savage. and continue to
hang around backwoOds settlements.
This tnay become serious danger
in the future. The wolf Is silly d dog
run wild. These animals will propa-
gate their kind. and to the cunning OF
the tame animal they will add the fe.
rocity OF the wild. Already dangerous
encounters have occurred. Sheep have
been slain by them. Cattle wandering
over the plains and through the woods
have been attacked by them. Parties
OF women engaged In berry picking
have been prevented from goihg far
from the settlements. Men have been
attacked by them and compelled to
take refuge In trees. Quite lately q
herdsmAn In search Of cattle came
across litter Of young pups and was
fiercely attacked by the mother.
Fortunately he was armed with a pitch-
fork. and after q desperate contest
slew her and destroyed the ctibs. The
hunting of this new race Of wolves may
become national sport or national
business. and the legislature may find
itself compelled to provide for the
price Of wolves heads
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
A Representative American institution

A Representative American Institution
The New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad is to, day recognized by the trav-
cling public, and also quite generally by
its competitors, as being in many respects
the representative Trunk Line leading
from the Atlantic seaboard. The merit
Of this distinction rests largely upon un-
surpassed natural advantages, supple
mented by liberal and progressive policy.
It is the aim of the Central's manage
ment to provide for the patrons of this
line the best service attainable, gnd to
this end all the resources Of this great
company are intelligently directed. A
splendid roadway, admirable train ser
vice, and magnificent equipment, are fea
lures which place the New York Central
in the foremost rank among the railroads
of the United States.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
Woes of a Country Editor.

Some two years ago we did a Job Of
printing for a man just over the ooun-
" line. Last week thinking he had
forgotten the transaction, we ssna o
bill. He answers as follows: Don't
be in such a burned hurry; m have
another Job next spring and wfll pAS
you for both together.-Jessomtne
Ky. } Journal.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
increased Fifteen Thousand Fold.--A
Very Lucky Countryman.

San Antonio crsx) Express, Jan, g.
The E1press but recently published the
fact that Mr.. 2. p. Cole, poor man who
resides at Pearssll, waS the lucky winner
Of elb, 900 dollars In the Louisans Ststs
Lottery, hsving purchahed ticket No. 9s,-
l65, which drew ono -fortieth Of tho capital
prize Of ee00, ,0oe In the December drawing.
Mr.. Cole IN . remarkably lucky man, for
he seems TO have known Just where and
when TO invest dollar whero It would do
tho most good. After learning Of his good
fortune, Mr.. Cole sent his ticket 70 New
Orleans by express, whore II was cashod
In full by the bank and tho money returned
10 him IN . remarkably short time, thus
demoustfAting the fact that the Louisiana
State Lottery Company II - reliable -
ever. and never makes promise but what
ID carries out TO the letter.
Mr.. Coles good fortune has not turned
his head, AID he proposes to use hts means
In tho effort 70 better his condition for the
remainder Of his life,
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
Morse.s School Shoes.

Made in our large factory at Omaha,
Nebraska. Ask your dealer for them.
Refuse to take any others. II not kept
in your town, write us asking whore
to get them. They wear longer and
fit better than any other shoes. Shoas
have always been made too nassoL
We make them wide. A reward q
Fifty Dollars in gold paid for every
pair of our own make OF shoes that
contain particle Of shoddy, or any
thing but solid leather. We make
$50 styles of Women's, Misses and
Children's Sewed and Standard Screw,
Grain, Glove, Kid and Dongola. Ele-
giant styles, wide and good fitting. We
also carry $50 styles Of MEMS Goods,
Rubbers, &c.
rE<,nttf2 m
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
"wHAr ARE WE HERE FORT"
Flanagan Of Texas, Not tho In
ventor OF the Phrase.

Flanagan, OF Texas. Not tho In
ventor OF the Phrase.
Adjt. Gen. Mullen OF Minnesota, has
Ia his desk at the capitol a badge Of
honor presented to him by members Of
his command after the battle Of Cedar
Greek. It is handsome memento,
says ST. Paul paper, and engraved on
one side are the compliments OF the
donors to .'bravest officer engaged in
the battle OF Cedar Creek" Un the
reverse side Of the soldiers insignia is
this legend:
Steady, Men! Steadyl !:
What In H-Arc We Here Forl |:
q: Stand by Your Colorsi
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
Deafness Can't be Cured

BY local applications, - they can mot reach the
diseased portion Of the eaf.,. There, tS only one
way to cure Deafness, and that fs BY consthu-
famed condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
tanned YOU have rumbling sound or imperfect
bearing, and when n 10 entirely closed Deal
ness IL the result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused By
catarrh, which is nothing but an infamed con-
1ition OF the mucous surfaces. Wewil give Ono
Hundred Dollars for any case OF Deafness
(caused bv Catarrh) that we can not cure by
taking Halls CntarIh Cure. Send for circulars,
tree. F. j. CHENEY l. CO., Toledo, y.
B-sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Druggists report this fact with reference
to La GTtppe, that wherever the epidemic
prevails, the sales of Aliens Lung Balsam
Increase (Of course they do.) Every
one knows that this excellent remedy will
quiet the irritation, causing easy expector-
stion and cure the cough attending this
most distressing disease. Be sure to ask
the druggist for Aliens Lung Balssm.
Sold at 25c., soc. and e1.OO bottle.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

If you wish to do the easiest and quick
est weeks washing you eUer did, try Dob
bins Electric Soap next washing. Follow
the directions. Ask your grocer for 1t.
Been on the market "a years, Take no
other.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
Doos rURN INro WOLVES.

Curious Transformation Going On
Among Newfoundiands.
The people Of Newfoundland are
gradually turning their attention to
farming. TO mining and 70 manufac-
tures. says the Philadelphia Telegraph.
Many thousands OF scrcs OF land have
been brought under cultivation. Sheep
raising has received great impetus.
spd 70 every village large aocks ei
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
The Old, Old Story.

Ntkle cough; Q 10e8nR III;
A headache oft; dstly chin;
A slower walk; . QuiSkened breath;
A frequent talk Of coming death.
No strength 70 rise from day 70 day;
From loving eyes he fades away.
Now lifts no more the weary bead,
The struggles Ger; the man IL dcad.
Such IL the fatal progress Of consnmp-
ton. How often Is repeated the old, Old
story. Yet not half SO ofte. - II was bo-
fore tho knowledge came 70 mankind that
there was discovery In medical science
BY which tho dread disease could be ar
rosted in its carly stages and the patient
restored 70 health. This wonderful rune
dy 10 DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
Influenza

now SO prevalent and known in Europe as
La GTtppe "a not common cold al many
suppose, but in connection with cold its
ravages are more serious. 1t Is fact
worthy OF note, that Aliens Lung Balsam
will quiet the irritation in the throat and
bronchial tube, curing the cough and Civ
Ing the patient great relief. All medicine
dealers sell the balsam at ESQ, SOC. and u
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

A ny person sending his address to Robert
J. Wallace, principal of BUSINESS COL
LEGE, University of Denver, 14th and
Arapehoe Sts., Denver, Colorado, will re-
oeive a very useful article, bearing our ad-
vertisement.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
Chronic Coughs and Colds

And all diseases Of the Throat and Luu9s
can be cured by the use Of Scott's Emul-
sion, ss It con tnins the healing virtues Of
Cod Liver OIL and Hypophosphites in their
fullest form. ~ consider SCOTS Emui-
sion the remedy par excellence In Tuber-
culous and Strumous Affections, to say no.
thing Of ordinary colds and throat troubles.
W. Il. s. Connell, Md, Manchester, o.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

We sell nll grades OF butter ten cenas
per pound under tho common praces-
Send for our complete price list and
you will be paralyzed to SEQ whnt yoa
are paying for your groceries. We
are successors to the Union Supply
Co., formerly Stockgrowers' Supply
Co., and under the same management
as for the past Xix years. Everybody
knows this house. Mali orders
promptly filled. No charge for pack
ing.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
The Iadjes DeIiehted,

Tho pleasant effect and the perfect safe
ty with which ladies may use tho liquid
fruit laxative. Syrup Of Figs, under all
conditions make It their favorite remedy.
II IL pleasing TO the eye and to the taste,
gentle, yet efYectual in acting on the kid
neys, liver and bowels.
Sheets Of flame are usually spread over
n bed Of cOala.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
PILKsi PrLRsi PILES, ,

DR.. Winams' Indian Pile Ointment will
osrre Blind, bleeding. and Itching Pllos
whom all others have failed. 1t sbsorbs
tho tumors, allsys tho itching at once, acts
as b pouftice, gives instant relief. II pro
pared only for Piles and itching Of tho pr.
warranted. Sold by druggists, or sent by
mail on receipt Of price, bOc. and el.00 per
box. WILLIAMS MFG Co, Props,
Cleveland, o.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should not
be neglected. BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs are simple remedy, and give
prompt relief. 25 OTIS. box.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Said the chimney swallow "This Is
dark outlook, but suppose l will have to
be sooted with ii.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Reveries Of bachelors used to contain ~
alloy Of painful authorization, on account q
sloepless nights with the prospective baby,
but Or. BuIl's Congh Syrup has mado all
thaG past q toy forever.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

AZ last accounts . cyclone was loose In
Indiana. It probably will have 70 be paci-
fed with q postoffice.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Assure sign that the door-bell is going to
ring: When you are the only one In the
house and are in the bathtub.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Greece u 20 put Up . n.oaument In mem.
ory Of Byron. Il should - Maid of Ath.
ar mRhlp
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Avoid the DOCTORS bill before II IL too
Late, by keeping convenient Salvation Oh,
which u the greatest pain Destroyer az
tAnk Price 2b oents.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

The part of the ghost in Hamlet 10 the
traRedian's stalk of trade
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Irish walters on the lookout for q quarter
presumably hail from Tipperary.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

The man who is given to sober reflection
seldom gets into tight place.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

The society man who drinks like fshn
d always to be found deep In the swim. ?"
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Tho original National fswes was h
MaYfaovypr
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Thousands Of cures follow the uss Of Dr..
6age's Catarrh Remedy. 20 cents.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

w. v. MORSE & CO..
Shoe Manufacturers, Omaha, Neb.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

btWHpt UI IIuICHCIUuS- UHS1II uaCk1'
The ballet girl trust is in the nature OF q
tights squeeze.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04
IN A MADHOUsE.
A Kansas City Newspaper Nan Mads
SOhAmpion Lunato Billiard Player"

6s ooss 70 aa Asylum Disguissd - MaA.
nan. 70 invsstisaSs Abuses Of the InsttAl.
tea. End Plays Hh fsrt toe Lanssiss
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

When q man is under Q cloud ho sppro-
ciates the advantages OF silver lining.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

The police and tramps fraternize because
both are on the beat.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castosia,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Mis-, she cIung % Castoria,
When she hsd Children, she gave them castosia.
The Delta independent., 1890-02-04

Wsh decorations are not proud II most
of them are stuck up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Northern mails close at 7:3O and 1880 a. II
and 12:45 and 6:15 p. m. and 500 p m Open
at $50 q. d., 1900 NJ, and $50 p. M.
Southern mails, via Charlottesville, Virginia,
close at $40 and 1920 q. m. and 900 p. m.
Open at $50 and 2:30 p. m. and 1880 P. m.
Manassas Division mails close at $40 a. m
and $40 pm. Open at 1885 q. IN and 7:30 pm
Southern msils, via Richmond Va, closes at
1890 a m, 445 and 900 p. IN. Open at S46
g. m. and - In.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va, mails close at
$50 a. M and 4:10 p. m. Open at 800 3. m and
$50 p. m.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
C.H., Herndon, Leesburg, PuIcellville and Bound
Hill, Va close at 4:10 p. IN. and open a. 900 am
Western mails close at 1890 g. NJ, 1915 and
900 o. m. Open at $50 and 1000 8. M, and
300 p. m.
Washington, D. Co. mails close at 7:3O and 1870
a. M, md 1916, $40 and $40 p. N. Open
at S.Si nd 1000 .. M, 1900 M, and 800 and
$50 =. m.
Office Hours-Open at $50 a. m. Close at $50
p. m. Open at $50 p. m. Close ct p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at 800 q. m. Close at
$50 q. m.
CARRIERS Collections made gu 5.
trip routes-63O and 1000 8. M, 1920
200 and 5:45 p. m. On Strip route-6:3o and
1000 q. N. and 6:46 p m.
Deliveries made at 500 q. M, 10 IN. and 800
pm.
sunday-Carriers window open at 800 and
close at $50 a. 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
THE GAZETTE.
FfIoAv EvENIhG, SEPTEMBER 10.
PLATINUM Is VERY EIeH.-Piatinum

PLATINUM Is VERY EIaH.-Piatinnm
jewelry Is In danger of becoming a thiog Oh
the past. The amount manufactured Ibis
YEAR ia lust about ore-Aaif OF hat OF last
wear. For the last six moatha :ae price IT
the nrscious metal has been rapidly ad-
yarcng. until now it hss made en- advance
Of over sixty per cent. CO the origin price.
The demsnd is greater than The supply, and
in short time the price @lll 70 out Of the
reach of every jewery msnufac uFer. Inc
advance is attributed TO the large pumhfr
Of electrical works now in operation through
ont the United States The amount ofplati-
mum in the manufacture of electrical apps
ratus is enormous. Each alectric light coz
tains about six inches OF platinum wire, and
il the metal is mt pure Ii will not stand the
great neat. &. the electric light grows
mere in favor the demand for platinum is
greater, and, unless some substitute Gao De
procured, the chances are that platinum
will Dc Indeed precious metal. PLATINUM
at present is worth S14 an ounce; gold
$40 70, aud silver 81 is The manufacture of
platinum jeweiry is more expensive than
that of any metal. The ordinary heat of
the blow pipe will not melt 1t, and 1t bOs to
60 through process which is very e1pen-
sive, and about Is per cent. of the platinum
is lost 10 the working.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
she Won A HEBREW HUSBAND Mamie

she Won A HEBREW HUSBAND Mamie
Kendall, Catholic maiden, and Max Smell
lenger, Hebrew, were married In Bait
more Wednesday. She is % years OF age
and devout mem Der Of the Cathoi, Church.
Miss Kemball was employed as q sales 1o-
man In the store of the goung Hebrews
father. Max Snellenberg soon fell In love
with her. His attentions to the fair Christ
Ian soor met with favor 10 her eyes, and the
attachment became mutual. They courted
each other In idle moments behind the coun-
tiers, but when the young mans father dis
covered the admtrlng attentions bis son was
paving to bis saieswomsn he called him to
account, and informed him that he muat not
think Of marrying out of bis faith. Msx,
however, continued to court the Catholic
maid, and finally biz father dismissed Der
from his employ. Being good saleswoman
she easily obtained position In snother
store, and the lovemsking continued. On
Wednesday tho couple were married by
Father Damen, of the Holy Gross Catholic
Church, and went to New York 10 spend
the honeymoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-09-19
MEDICINAL.
O. MA
sr'LDH 10

When an infant my body broke
out all over with an eruption or rash,
which became more aggravated as l
grew older Every noted physician
in our section was tried or consult
ed. When | came of age | visited
Hot Springs, Ark, and was treated
by the best medical men, but was
not benefited. When all things had
failed I determined to try S. S. S.,
and in four months was entirely
cured. The terrible Eczema was all
gone, not sign left; my general
health built up, and have never had
any return of the disease.
GEO. w. IRWIN, Irwin, Pa.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.