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and displayed to vieH a queerly-formed
stone, jagged upon one side and compar-
atively smooth upon the other, with
certain fading, indistinct characters
rudely carved upon it's surface.
At first nothing could be made of these
characters, but by brushing away an ac-
cumulation of dirt and carefully scan
ming the whole surface it was easy to
observe letters and figures, written in
slightly irregular form over space OF
perhaps two feet square, for the stone
had circumference of over nine feet
and must have weighed about seven
hundred pounds.
By tracing carefully the indentations
and the use of small magnifying glass
the following was obtained:
The inscription was very indistinct, and
the second word had also the appearance
of "Murio." Translated from the Span
ish it means:
"Here suffered Tor was killed. the I'M
fortunate Diego de Nicuesa, April S,
1911"
As it aids materially in clearing up
an important historical controversy we
stop here to give the historical facts
leading up to this connection:
The fate of the famous Spanish navi-
gator, Nicuesa, has long been wrapped
in mystery, He was rich Spanish
courtier, who had been given the gov
eminent of Veragua, now comprehended
in the territory from Colon to Cape
Gracios Dios.
Toward the close of the year 1910
he sailed for the new province with 6S5
men, and landed on the isthmus Of
Darien, after experiencing untold priva-
tions, the loss of two of his vessels in a
storm and the stranding Of the other in
one of the noxious inlets of tho coast.
In short while fever and Indians had
reduced his force to seventy men.
Through the rivalry and treachery of
Vasco Nunez de Balboa, mutiny fol-
lowed, and the latter became Governor,
forcing Nicuesa to sea in little boat
with sixteen companions, who were
never afterwards heard from, except a
report that hostile Indians had pre-
vented them from landing at the mouth
of the San Juan, the present site OF
Greytown. 1t is quite natural to sup.
pose that they continued up the coast
toward Blewfelds Lagoon, in the hope
of reaching a settlement at Gracios a
Dios. But hunger and thirst must have
finally driven them ashore somewhere
near the Lagoon, and in their weak and
famished condition they become easy
victims to the warlike tribes that then
and even now infest this part Of the
coast. This brings US to the evidence
above described as throwing long-de-
ferred ligat upon this mystified part OF
the history Of the early Spanish con-
quest. 1t corresponds closely to the
historical account of tho loss Of Nicuesa
and party, who left the Rio Belen on
March /, 1911.
But how came this huge stone here,
over one hundred and twenty miles from
the coast9 Did Nienesa and party aban.
don heir boat and penetrate the interi'
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ern coast line of Nicaragua. This was
done with the double purpose Of ascer-
tanning the course of the river, as we'll
as to visit neighboring tribe, who
were accredited with the possession of
"a marvellous stone, termed by the
Sambos silaG walpd, or stone from the
stars. They had so long dilated upon
the virtues of this wonderful stone I'M
til we were resolved to find out more
about it.
Two days journey brought us to a
beautiful series of cataracts, near which
was located the village Of the chief, or
eoita, in whose possession was the p6edrd
antigua, that had been the occasion of
so many miraculous tales. We first
sent our interpreter, who was Sambo
himself, to ascertain if we would be
permitted to view the studiously-guard-
en- relic. He soon returned with the
consent of the qcitd, and directed us to
the matched roof palace Of the chief
tain.
Before reaching it, however, two OF
the wise men had been appraised of what
was going on and we found them in ami
mated conversation with the chief when
we reached his domicile. From the in
terpreter we learned that they were try
ing to dissuade the alta from carrying
out his resolve to allow us to sec the
stone, and were predicting that dire ca
lamities would follow such a sacrilege.
Just why the stone possessed such Won
derful interest we subsequently ascer-
tanned, but the rita finally dismissed
his wise men, and with very gruff de-
meanor entered his palace and babe us
follow. On one side of the room we OBJ
served large object, covered with a
4grass-platted mat, and as there was nc
other convenient place started to seat
myself upon it while awaiting the acita's
pleasure. But was instantly caught
by the chief, who, with numerous wild
gestures, tried to inform me that that
was the mysterious stone. He then pro-
Geeded to carefully uncover the same
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Danger in Chatterine,

Old Lady Ito her niece)-.Good gra.
cious, Matilda, but it's coldl My teeth
are actually chattering.
Loving Mcdowell, don't let them
chatter too much, or they may tell
WheIo you bought 'epa.-~-Moonsh!ne.
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TIE increasing popular desire for modern
conveniences legitimates the belief that the
courtroom of the future will be supplied
with wooden jurymen, built in by the con-
tractors Washington Post.
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For COUGHS AND THROAT DISORDERS use
Bropn's Bronchial IrOches.-"Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except /
think better of that which began thinking
well Of REV. Henry Ward Beecher. Sold
only in boxes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

Is society belle considered loud when
she's appealing for her rights !-Glenn Falls
Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

THE time is not far distant when Kings
will only be read about as curios and inter.
esting specimens of past age, and people
will wonder why they We're tolerated. A
well-authenti Gated descendant of King
will receive a big salary as museum freak.
Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

THE man who likes his own talk best
should be shut up with a monograph; but
UGH man is not satisfied unless other peo-
pie hear him. That is what makes him a
nuisance.-N. o. Picayune.
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Scourged with ulcers, boils and letter,
Weak of limb and sore Of eye,
Hopeless now of growing better,

Not at all, poor, discouraged sufferer from
disordered blood and scrofulous trouble
Take Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discov
cry, the great od-purifying and life-savel
Of modern days. All those unwholesome
sores and blood disorders may be cured, anC
the victim will look and feel like anew man
1t is warranted to benefit or cure or money
paid for it promptly returned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

THE consistent minister will not preach
steadily two hours upon the iniquity of ly-
ing and then blandly ask one of the leading
members of the congregation how he liked
the sermon. -Somerville journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

DOODLE aldermen and absconding cashiers
refuse to discuss the Canadian annexation
question exceptin Canada.-Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

STRONG presumptive evidencc-fnding
your neighbours pocket pencil in your oat-
bin-GriDsaclS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

HOWEVER much the American girl may
satirize the foreign Lord, >" it is observed
that, whatever her profession, she clings
Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

BAsHFULNEss is very becoming sometimes
to a young man, but it is well for him to
get over it if he is going to board-Somer-
vile Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

A DOLLAR in your hand is worth two pairs
of dollar gloves marked down from 81. o.
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25
To Texas, California or Mexico Cheap.

Ask your nearest ticket agent for low
Kansas & Texas Railway to Texas, Cali
fornia or Mexico. For particulars address
CASTOR Mesier, G. P. & I. A, Sedalia, Mo
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

A FANCY handle on an umbrella doesn't
help shed rain, and is more apt to attract
thieves. -Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

II the choir-singer doesn't get along well
1t is her own fault She has her chants In
ife-W ashington Capital.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

WHEN the self-made man goes into politics
he is apt to find that officials are machine
made-PCck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

EVERY applicant for membership in the
1llustrious and Honorable Order of lnflu-
snza has to be given ''the grip" before he
is recognized as being in good standing
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

Perfection is attained in DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy. 1t cures the worst cases.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

"CREDIT" is very likely to mature in
discredit Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

PAIN in the Side nearly always comes from
sdisordered liver and is promptly relieved by
Carter's Little Liver Pills. Don't forget this.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

"I'LL raise your salary" is style Of gain
saying that most people will submit to with
out protest-Merchant Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

IT is the man continually cramped who
finds difficulty in keeping his head above
water.-Texas Siftings
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IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
Another Interesting Letter from a
Sunny Land.

An Ancient Stone - Its Importance in
Clearing Up an Historical Controversy
Ruins of an Ancient City-Some
Rare Relics.
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Especial correspondence
TCopyrighted, 1882

HE day following
my last letter we
a b a n d O ned our
camp at Sun Lake,
taking the trail
down it's outlet,
leading toward the
foothills of a high
range of mount
aims running par
allel with the east
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25
Oregon, the Paradise of Farmer

Mild, equitable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain, grass, stock country
in the world. Fullinformation free Address
Oregon ImmigrationBoard,P Portland, Oregon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

OLDEST and best-eTsusilrs Punch" Cigar.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
The r.,,ur. Of the Peach Crop.

=
It seems to be ssttled fact that the
peach Drop east Of the Rocky Mosntaius
will prove IN slmost total failure this
crop Of Oaliforniais quite large, aud II y
Thought BY some dealers that the ship
ments Of peaches from that State 70 the
East will be large enough 70 relieve the
scarcity, but q greatly enhanced prices.
Others say that many Delaware and
Maryland packers have gone to Califpv-
mia to pack oil the fruit they can get,
while the resident packers OF that State
will b1 equally vIgilspt in securing their
share, -thuS rendering II probable that
the supply Of csnneA peaches this year
will be Of considerable volume, without
reference 70 the price. DeAler1. however,
unite 10 ssying that the far-off State will
greatly increase her shipmepl efthe fruit
hitherward for Immediate useS.
The early shipments Of peaches from
California are now 10 the market. A.
B. Detweiler b Son are in daily receipt
OF them, and they arrive in splendid con-
d'tion, and Of good size and quality for
90 early in the season. A box containing
90 ID selling for " aud ~. 50 . box. Nj.
Detweller says they will improve In size
~ the season advances, and he expects
they will hs in the market until the
holidays. He was also in receipt Of .
few boxes of South Carolina peaches,
but they are ANAL and unin vitlnR- 1t ID
said that II IL only few Of the earlier
varieties that will produce this year In
that State.
The apricots from California now ar
riving are said to be the beat ever re-
csived. a box containing nearly SOC
sells for ~ and S2.25. Plums and nee
tarinss. also from California, are ex-
pected this week.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
Sufferers from Catarrhl trouble
should carefully read the abova
A Negro Riot.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 22.-Tne twenty
four hours constituting the Sabbath were
prolific of tragedies in Indianapolis. Mar
sbal Andrew Dillon OF Haughville was
shot and mortally wounded at an early
hour this morning.
The negroes all got drunk about mid
night, and one OF them, Pete Carpenter.
got into row with Patrick Horn, an
Irishman, and Horn was cut with q razor.
This victory made the negroes hilari-
GUS. and they started out to take the
town. Marshal Andy Dillon was called,
and In company with Andy Moore at.
tempted TO quell the disturbance.
They placed one man aud one woman
under arrest, and started with them to
the station, when they were attacked by
the whole mob, the members brandishlug
knives and raxors. They soon began
firing their revolycrs.
About thirteen shots were fred, one oi
them taking effect In the marshal's back,
on the LEFT side, just below the ribs and
about two inches from the back bone,
passing through his body aud lodging
just under the skin of bis abdomen.
1t passed through the spleen aud intes-
lines, and Is necessarily mortal.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
Leaped Into tho Log.

A fox story, as follows, comes from
Georgia In the Walnut Grove News:
.Some time ago party Of gentlemen
near Social Circle went out fox huuting,
and on entering piece OF woods they
spied fox running at breakneck speed.
The dogs gave 1t about two hours chase,
when the fox returned to large log
lying in the woods. and was seen to 20
right on, making the chase three differ.
ent times. One OF the party decided to
station himself at the log iu order to de-
termine what the peculiar actions OF the
fox meant. Shortly after he had taken
his stand he saw the fox coming. The
fox lesped Into the large end OF the log.
just as he jumped into the log another
fox was seen to come out at the other
end. On examination the log was found
to be entirely iull of foxes. 10 In num-
Der. And when one would jump in at
one end he would punch out another,
and thus force him to make the race"
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
unADuA1.oN DAY.
pgis $. A.ossox.

Gladly gather mp your honors,
Satisfied with what ts done,
And, content, assume what laurel
In the race You may have won.
Do not feel Vofh regret.
That 10 "hRd heon better yet"
That your rank among your fellows
Somewhat highgr" had been set.
In the contests first beginning
Can We know our final placer
Not until the run ID over
May We know who wins the race.
Do not Leave tie Qoprse-hold fast!
What II you have once been pgssedf
For the iloOlest and the ablest
Always tsech the goal at last.
"Aye remember, o remember,
Eyermore and ever1nore.n
That the first In peace and plenty
Do not always lead In war.
Genius may i0nd the rest
Yet tits not q certain test
For the heroes and the victors
Are the ones who did their best.
Graduation day Ia over
Dauntlessiy tho bright array
Enters now She creator conflict
MAY they nobly win we prayi
Not q year, q month, a day,
But q lifetime lasts the fray.
Do your nOblcst, do your ablest--
You are in the fight to stay!
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
An unapprsciated Organ.

"Not many months ago." relates q
Sulphur Spring, Texas, correspondent,
"a number of the ladies Of the cougrega-
tion of Budse'A Chapel, q few miles
north Of Mount Pleasant, set to work by
means OF church suppers to raise money
enough to buy an organ. How we'll they
succeeded, the organ itself was there to
testify ten days ago, but. however much
it improved the harmony Of the song ser
vice, it left the unity OF the congregation
hopcleesly broken. The conservative
party was small but obstiuately set
against this instrument OF Satsp. Last
Sunday the congregation sang in the old
way, for In the still hours OF The night
somebody had carried the organ out of
the hou,e and made burnt offering OF
1t, and only ashes aud screws and wires
rem msiped,1
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
A Needle In tho hone.

A despatch from British Columbia
say; "Miss Kelly, of New Westmin-
ster, imagined that she broke her leg BY
. sudden movement OF the limb. Doc
tors were called In and could discover
NO break, but decided to open an abscess
which had developed near the supposed
break. On an incision being made. .
large-sized dsrning needle WAS found,
tie point Of which penetrated the bone.
The needle was removed and the young
lady IL rapidly recovering. She has
bs.n lame sincs childhood, and II IL sup
posed the needle entered her loot then
and gradually worked up to Whera II
was lound.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
Judge swayns In wilmington.

Hon. Chae. swayne, Judge ofthe United
States DIs.rict Court for the northern dis
trict Of Florida, 10 taking his summer
outing By waiting relatives and fris. do
In WilminRton and vicinity. The judge
!. nne picture Of physical health and
strength. and received hearty recoeni-
tion whom he called Al the REPUBLICAN
office. He IL the eon of the late Henry
sNayns. Of Christiana Hundred, who
several sessions was member of the
State LeGislatuse OF Delaware. He has
been in Florida sinoe 1885, and although
be has been residing at Kissimee Il about
changing his rsside nee to Ct. Augustine,
Florida He is very much pleased with
Florida the cllmste. peopls and fruit.
He Will rsmain In The vicinity several
days Waiting friends.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

A COW, belonging to Rev. lj}Nm. u.
Hendrickson, Chr!stiana Hundred, gave
birth TO two male calves lew days ago.
1t was suggested BY his sou Joseph, that
they should be raised for oxen, but It is
more than probable that they Will 60 to
the butcher, MI. A. Carpenter, at an
early date.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
o. J. Hess,ou.

Coal and wood, -four aud feed. Leh,gh
coal, echuylki)l coal, Lee coal. ALI
grades Of spring aud winter wheat flour
Minnesota -four, Hungarian flour. LEAFS
fo'r, in barrels or halt barrels. All
kinds Of mill feed at mill pr.ceA Oak or
Pine kindliug wood In blocks or split.
Careful drivers and 2240 lbs. to the ton
guaranteed. Office, yard and warehouse,
Sl7 West Front ssrset. Telephone 599.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
s,la Ke,,ab,a

David A. Powell, 3ia aud 500 Madison
street, is still ahead on fresh shad, her.
ring, Goldfish, haddock, lake pike. white
ish, founders. yellow perch and clams.
Delivered to all parts of the city free OF
charge.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
cATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness, Hay Fover-A Nov
Home Treatment.

S8sseAA A1s AS08hAA09SD KI8y RoVeE-A N0W
Home Treatment.
-Chrlstian Advocate.
Sufferers arc not generally aware that
these diseases arc contagious. or that
they are due to the presence Of living
parasites In the lining membrane Of the
noaa and eustaohiau tubes. Microscopic
research, however, has proved this to be
. fact, and the result Of this discovery Is
that simple remedy hos been formu-
lated whereby catarrh, catarrhal deaf
ness and hay lever are permanently
cured 10 from ono 10 three simple appli-
cations. made at home by the patient
once 10 two weeks.
N. B.-This treatment Is not snufi
or an ointment; both have been discarded
BY reputable phyaicisns - injurious. A
pamphlet explaining this new treatment
iG sent irec on receipt Of stamp to pay
postage BY A. H. DIXON g. Son, 337 and
$3.50 West King street, Toronto. Canada.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
Wal, and SEQ rnem.

One hundred beautiful road carts are
on the way to Seventh and Orange
streets. Patrons, reserve your ordsrs
for Chapman, the monarch Of the tobac-
CO trade.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
DR.. G. F. THEEL

"As VIC journey through lite let us live
by tho way"
lyEAsON 1890 - CHARLES X L e,
- the weli-known ice cream manu-
iacfurer, 10 nov prepared 70 furnish Ice cream
o. the very best quality. There y no imprcye
or accomplished BY skiliml experieVce that
we have not embodied th prodnciuG the pure
elegant pariors are now open, and you are
respectfully invited 70 call and see Nun. ,fo-
ready and willing 10 serve you. All orders by
mail or otherwise, whether large OF small
anantities: Will receive PROMPT at,ention:
'""'s 'oa' tliARLEs KYLE
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

Dc zen Drink TsA7
uy Aa-0A 10 and 1oc. . package
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

LNOR SALE-A SHOE STORE IN GOOD
II location. House nnd store for rent.
Address l. S. this Office. j20.tf
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

i bargain, honse ana stable, No. 400
scott street. paying ten pei cont: also
two lots adjoining. Apply to Il. u.
owes, No. East sth street, or this
office. t2S.tf
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

EOR sALE-A GOOD ICE BOX;
! viii no for hsh Or beei. Apply at siuh
Madison 1t. lea a..
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
A NEW BUSINESS METHOD,

SH Baynard has adopted new plan that is
prevailing in western Cities whereby the opportunity
is given procure good watch for very low price,
through the agency OF cooperative clubs The plan is
follows: Clubs are composed Of forty members. who
pay dollar for membership lee, which payment
goes the originator of the plan. When the club is
formed they mutually agree to purchase forty watches
for the sum of seven hundred and sxty-fve dollars.
Each week thereafter the members meet and
each pays one dollar at which time a
ber is drawn, which entities the owner of
such number to select and receive his watch,
similar TO the old plan Of watch clubs, with the ex-
cepton that upon the drawing ofa number further pay
ments of that number The remaining members
(ess each week) continue their payments and
drawings for thirty weeks. when all payments
and the remaining ten members receive their watches.
The watches SO distributed are gold-flled case.
made BY James Boss with either an Elgn, Waltham;
Springfield Hampden movement, sich as are sold
all city for thirty6ve dollars and which
fully warranted to give satisfaction. Clubs now
forming and drawings will commence Tuesday even-
ing, March 25th For further information and exami-
nation of the watches call at
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

EoR sALE-TwENTY FRESH SS.swIl
J. COWS and springers. Alsoas s2No
good horse. Apply at stall No. HvsM-
~ second street Market WM. ID. VIII
kiSs. i2U,Btd&wt
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

1vorICt-TuEA ANNUAL MEETING
NJ af the Shareholders of Perpetual
savings nnd Loan Association Will be
md Oh tuesday, June "a, nt 7.s0 j. M,
~, lie ofllfe, \. h. corner Fifth and Ship
lev streets. Tho annual report Will be
ui',set,t,d aud MI election OF officers
y,di 10 serve for tue ensuing year.
INA prSEl, President.
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS. Secretary.
1lv-5t
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
FASHIONABLE
Dressmaker and Milliner,
No. 1918 TATNALL STREET.


A ITENTIoN-ALL PERSONS DE
n string drugs pure and chsmieals or wish
hs their prescriptions or private receipt
etrtlully eonpcunded with pure inatsrisla
iiuRsi. No. iii Market street Wiimington,
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

EoR SALE CHEAp-i,0O0 FEET OF
l eood, terSlccGbie hose. AppIy TO tie
Trustees Z the Weccacoe steam Fire Engine
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24
Noiics&

~ oTIcE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
~ appiea,icn w,ai y 1asns acse of ~ New ss
,v',ii n,aatic County, on Saturday, June .as,
i,,s,. ip; - ,vun,ington, for the incorpori...
i""t ~, ot .lhu Triton NILS CompanE OF
New New castle, Dol. the oblee, OF .ne sni, ~,
60, go, i,,,, ,,,rns and cotton goods. of all
utn,i. and TO do ull acts properly con
,nnted with tho said bus moss.
hoo'e' ALIEN. II. COOPER,
Attorney for lncorpotasters
Juno 10, lsD. "i''V.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

EoR sALE--A COLLECTION OF
! weil-niAie dearborls, wagons and car.
iise.s At isir pricss. WM. HAMMOND, "a
and French sts. Ab-3tIpos
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

ENoh sALE-A FIRST CLASS GRO.
Guod reason for selling; also tho house
avn store TO rcln In the wcstern part
oi ihe city. Address NJ. this ofiico.
Daily Republican., 1890-06-24

RLUE AND BLACK SERGE FOR
~ gentiemen's suits. made In best styia,
by JAMES bAUNDEHB, No. $3.50 Orange
street, for SO ard upwards. s-i1-st'