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Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
What Is Precious stone-what Geme

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What is a precious stone? Mr.. George
r. Kunz in his valuable book on Gems and
Precious Stones of North America says in
reply to this query: Beauty of color, hard
ness and rarity are the essential qualities
which entitle mineral to be called pre-
,cious." Strictly speaking the only precious
stones are the diamond, ruby, sapphire and
emeral, though the term is often extended
to the opal, Notwithstanding it's lack Of
hardness, and to the pearl, which is,
strictly speaking, not a mineral, but an
animal product.
A gem, he continues, is popularity a
precious or semi-precious stone, especially
when cut or polished for ornamental pur-
poses. Originally the term designates a
class of minerals hard enough to scratch
quartz without metallic luster but gener-
ally brilliant and beautiful, and includes
the semi precious or fancy stones, such as
the chryso beryls, alexandrites, tourma-
lines, spinels and topaz. Arthaeologically,
the term is restricted to engraved stones,
such as intaglios and canoes. The term
jewel is applied to gem only after it has
been mounted.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Action of Mildew ON Cotton Fabrics.

Owing to it's comparative freedom from
impurity cotton may be stored for a long
period without undergoing any change,
more especially if it is bleached and kept
dry. When, however, it is contaminated
with added foreign organic matter, such
as starch, gum, etc. las in finished calicoes),
and then exposed to moist, warm atmos
phere, it is very liable gradually to become
tender or rotten. This is owing to the
growth of vegetable organisms OF a very
low order called mildew. These fungi
feed upon the starchy matters present, in
ducing their decomposition, and after
some little time the cotton fibers them
selves are attacked. The simultaneous
production of crenic, humic, ulmic and
other organic acids may possibly assist
somewhat in the rendering process.-New
York Telegram
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Insulted.

A jolly Maine railroad conductor tells of
an absent minded traveller who left his
umbrella and packages to chat with a
friend in another car on the same train
From Leeds Junction he went where he
wished, but his belongings went where he
wished not. Just before he returned new
orders were given the brakemen, and our
absent minded friend remarked after re-
turning that the Maine Central brakemen
were the 'most impudent set he ever saw;
for said he, sat every station one of those
insulting fellows sung out at me, Don't
leave your umbrellas and packages in the
carp"-Lewiston Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Hair Growing After Death.

Seven years ago William A. Walters was
buried in the Stone Chapel cemetery in
Huntington county, Md. In 1885 the body
was exhumed for the purpose of removing
it to Williamsport for interment On
reaching the coffin the diggers found the
joints and cracks in the box matted and
covered with hair. On opening the casket
the hair on the head was found to be nearly
two feet long and the whiskers nearly a
foot. Persons who were present when
Walters was first buried say that his face
was clean shavep and his hair cut short1 =
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Thrifty French Vine Growers.

The French vine growers are still the in
dustrious, thrifty race which they were in
the days when Arthur Young was among
them taking notes; but it is since then that
they have learned the advantages of COM
bination. A striking evidence of this is
found in the development among them of
associations for mutual aid in case of acci-
dents, sickness and death. Our consul.
Mr.. Ward estimates the number of these
In the department of the Gironde alone as
about 500, of which 403 are exclusively
mems and 3S exclusively women's clubs,
while SO welcome both sexes.-London
News
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Taking women-out in Rowboats.

The Fall River accident, which resulted
in the drowning of eight people, was only
what is fairly certain to happen when one
or two men who know nothing about boat
ing pack six or eight women into small
boat and take them out on a rough day. A
few rules might be formulated for the ben
eft of men who know nothing about the
handling of sail or even an oar. We would
suggest these: 1. Don't take more than
six women out boating when the water is
rough. 2. Don't take six women out wheI
the water isn't rough. 8. Don't take any
women out in either case. L. Don't go out
yourself. These four "don'ts," carefully
followed, will prevent great loss of life. II
wouldn't be bad idea to post them up il
boat house.-Buffalo Express.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Longevity Among Literary People

The average longevity of literary ladies
would indicate that Mr.. Charles A. Dana
is right in asserting that activity of the
brain has the effect of lengthening life.
Mrs. Somerville and Caroline Herschel
reached the ages of 81 and 9s respectively.
Mrs. Barbauld and Miss Edgworth died at
3d. Miss Harriet Lee attained 95 and Mrs
Marcel &c. Jane Porter died at "a, Hannah
More at s6, Miss Milford at 60 and Mrs.
Radcliffe at 50. The average longevity of
the ten ladies named was nearly SO years.
I, Chatter
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Hang Nail.

Hang nail is an injury to the flesh beside
the nail, due to slight tear. A little
tongue of flesh is turned up, and, by being
repeatedly struck or rubbed, presently be-
comes infamed, and source of annoy
ance Medical Classics says that it gener-
ally yields readily if the part be carefully
cleaned, dried with soft cloth, and COW
cred with piece of adhesive plaster. The
plaster should be removed daily and fresh
one substituted, until the cure is complete.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
The White mouse silver.

Women all over the land know how it is
not to have enough silver knives and forks
to go round, and they have all felt the an
Ruish of seeing the most distinguished
guest get the plated one by mistake But
who would dream that the White House
would not have enough knives and forks
to go around, and yet it is true Every time
fifty people sit down to state dinner there
two OF them take their bouillon from
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19

tents are 0zse
to wash-day, unless you wash
with Pearline. It's t'sthewashing
in the old way with soap and
rub, rub, that makes the holes
in your clothes. You can't get
them clean without rubbing;
you can't rub without wearing
them out. A month of ordinary
use won't make the wear and
tear of one such washing.
Try a little Pearline-7Oath-
ont soab. The dirt comes out
easily and quickly without
rubbing. There's no need to
dragit out by main strength
there's nothing to hurt your
clothes, no natterhowdelicate.
There's no hard work about it
either. It's easy yaOaShamg-both
for the woman who washes and
the things that are washed.
It's safe washing, too. Pearl,
inc removes the dirt, but won't
harm anything else.
beware of limitations. 1856 JAMES PYLE. MY.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
The Novel of the Future,

1t is my conviction that the limits of
realism in fiction have been reached; that
no great writer who has not already adapt
ed the realistic system will do SO; and that
we ought now to be on the outlook to well
come (and, of course, to persecute) school
of novelists with totally new aim, part Of
whose formula must unquestionably be a
concession to the human instinct for mys-
terry and beauty.-Edmund Goss in Forum.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19

A quick firing gun, the invention of Mr..
Thronsen, was tested recently at Finspong,
in Sweden. The results showed that ten
shots can be fired within twenty-five Sec
onds, which is twenty shots a minute.
All the shots were true and hit the target
within space of nine inches long by six
inches wide.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
Similarity of Sound.

-"Was his address of any value?"
eyes, indeed" said Mrs. Spriggins "My
husband said it was very voluble. ."-Har-
Y,ar,s Bazar
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19

hand, and as his blood be-
came more and more impure
it took less time for them to
break out. A sore came on
the chin, beneath the under
lip, which was very offensive.
His head was one solid scab,
discharging q great deal.
This was his condition at
twenty-five m o IL h S old,
when undertook the care
of him, his mother having
died when he was a little
more than a year old, of
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19

course'. He could walk a little, but could not
get up if he fell down, and could not move
when in bed having no use of his hands. l i'm
mediately commenced with the CUTICURA REM
EDIEs using all freely. One sore after another
healed, bony matter forming in each one of
would finally grow loose and were taken ou
then they would heal rapidly. One of the
ugly bone formations preserved. After taking
a dozen and half bottles he was completely
cured, and is now, at the age of six years, a
strong and healthy child MRS f. s. briggs,
May 8, 1885. 612 E. Clay ST, Bloomington, Ill
Nv grandson remains perfectly well.
signs of scrofula and no sores.
MRS. E. S. DRIGGS
February z, 1890. Bloomington, ILL.,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
MEDICAL.
A SCROFULOUS BOY
Running Sores Covered His Body and
Head. Bones Affected. Cured
by Cuticura Remedies.

When six months old the left hand of our
little grandchild began to swell, and had every
appearance of large boil. We poulticed it, but
all to no purpose. About five months after it
became running sore. Soon other sores
formed. He then had two of them on each
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
CUTICURA REsOLvENT

The new Blood Purifier. internally Ito cleanse
the blood of all impurities and poisonous ele-
CURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUTICURA SOAP,
an exquisite Skin Beautiier, externally ito clear
the skin and scalp, and restore the hair) cure
every disease and humor of the skin and blood,
from pimples to scrofula.
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, Soc SOAP,
Csc; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
ER-Send for Chow to Cure Blood Diseases
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
EDUCATIONAL.
HARVARD GRAMMAR AND COLLEGIATE
IL SCHOOL
For Boys and Girl

For Boys and Girls
614-62O SOUTH HILL STREET.
School opens Monday, Sept. 10TH. Same
will consist of Primary, Grammar and Collegiate
Departments.
A. Z. SCHULTZ, General Manager,
II. 5. LUNT, Head of Collegiate Department,
G. BIRDsALL, aster of Mathematics. 9-14-1m
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-19
r os ANGELES BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Devoted to Christianity and culture. Healthtul,
retired and beautiful location just outside
the city limits on the west, between Temple
and Seventh street cable cars. Preparatory,
collegiate and elective courses. Military and
calisthenic drills. Modern languages, elocu-
ton and art, special. Best music courses Bus
free for students to and from cable cars. Now
open. Call on or address.
C. ESTERLY, President
au22-1m p. o. Box 1898.
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DIED.

HALEN.-ln Biundywinc hundred, on
the 10Th Inst, Mary j., daughter OF
Ann aud the lntc i,cnjamin Haley,
aged 20 years
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend her funeral from til" residence OF
her mother near eharplcy's school.
house, ON saturday, the l9th inst, at .
O'Clock. High mass ut It. Joseph's
Church.
u ANIs.-ln this city on the 18th inst
Mary A., life oi John u. Davis
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from hcI.
late residence, No. l2lI West street
on Friday afternoon. Services Mt the
house Mt o'clock. lntcrincnt at River.
view cemetery.
VI NGU 10 Anon the 18th of April. lsp1
Walter. son oil rank and Mary Marui.
gan, aged ) months.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend his funeral from tho residence of
his parents, No. so West Second street.
ON Friday afternoon ut ) O'Clock. In
tclncnt ut RiNerview Cemetery
AHfoI.l.--pn the 18th OF April, 1880,
Mary L., Carroll. aged 81 years.
Inc remains viii be conveyed to the
residence of her parents, at West Grove,
Ia, tomorrow nriday) morning on the
O'Clock train. luiermcnt will take
place on Monday next AT . O'Clock.
Wal. kER. On April Is, 1880, Henry
" allscr, nsed o. years.
Relatives nnd friends arc invited to
attend his funeral, from his late resi-
dcncc, III stanton. on sunday afternoon
ats O'Clock. services ut VI. T.. Church.
lntermcnt nj st. James Cemetery.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18

The Target sale Of real estate ever
contaminated in this city was held by b.
r. TOWNSEND yesterday. The property
consisted Of 4 lumber OF lots, . part OF
the estate OF James Riddle, located on
Lowering, shallcross, Glpin aud De'a-
ware avenues, Union street, aud Grant,
Bayard and Woodland avenues. There
are about IS acres IN the plot, divided
into large building lots, and about Si5,-
900 was realized BY the sale. A part OF
these grounds are alongside oil the
Brapdywine Park, while . part fronts
on the road leading to the park. The
grounds were bought BY a syndicate OF
Wilmington and Philadelphia capitalists
who will dispose OF them at reasonable
rates. They are located en- high ground
and as they are easy OF access are do
sIrable either for building on or as In.
vestmepts.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18
FOURTH ElI1!QN


The Board of Education met in Its
rooms at 2. 80 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
and proceeded In cabs to visit the various
school houses TO zee where fire escapes
were most needed.
The party consisted of President Chas.
Baird, Joseph Pyle, DIR. John Palmer,
Or. Evan @. Shortlldge, Abuer T. Bailey,
John Pyle. Charles Z. Simmons, VIM.
Turner. Samuel II. Bsynard, l.. B.Jones,
Samuel +. Bstts, g. N. Trump. Patrick
Magarity, DR.. james Il. Morgan, 8. Rod
moud Smith, Jesse X. Baylis, David r.
Smith, David H. Coyle aud Architect
Frank r. Carswsll.
The visltora first called at No. IL
school. Ninth ward, where they Inspected
the fire escape, and then they went to the
Howard school, No. Ii. From thence
the company proceeded to No. school
and Viewed the board fence. Joseph Pyle
wanted 1t removed and substituted with
. new iron fence.
They also closely examined the Gre
escape recommended by Architect Cars
we'll, but no action was taken. The
committee then visited Nos. ., 3, % and
0 and looked around to sec what kind Of
fire escapes would be best adapted to the
school. The visitors took 10 St Mary's
paroch!al school In their rounds, and
after admiring the tire escape at that
school were shown through the school
and st. Aary's Church, which had been
newly remodeled.
Upon returning President Baird called
the meeting TO order 10 one OF the school
rooms on the first floor, and the fence at
No. 2 school was talked over Mr.. Sim
mons moved that the fence remain a. 1t
Is. The motion was seconded by Mr..
C0yle. A vote was then taken and 1t was
decided BY an aye and nay vote Of . to
to let the fence remain us 1t 10 ut present.
The meeting then adjourned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18

Temple Council, No. 81 Legion Q, the
Red Cross, will he instituted this evening
IN the A. q. t. W. Hall. in the Law
Baiidipg, Ninth and shipley streets.
The Supreme Commander john j..
Habccker, OF Philadelphia, with other
mt mbers OF The Supreme Council, will
he present aud conduct the cerem 9nie !.
The new Couucil starts under the most
favorable auspices with over fiiy mem
bert. II 10 the third Coureii Of this yer,
excellent oiier IN this city, and tie bsne
ncial features " the orier are so well
known that all three Councils will sool
have considerable increase in member
ship and other Couucils be formed.
When the ceremonies ara concluded
this evening, the visitors and invite,
guests Will repair TO Farra's, No. 81
Market street, where grand banquet
VIII b. served.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18

An interesting business and literary
meeting was held last evening In the
Union NJ. E. Church The reports of
tho different departments were encour-
aging, especially that of the treasurer,
who reported So in tie treasury. A
committee of six were appointed to at
tend the annual convention OF the Ep-
worth League to be held May 81 aud 25
at Elkton, Md.-Mrs Mary Griilenbcrc.
Mrs. Mary Booth, Mrs. Kate King, Miss
Laura Baker, CharleI L. Stengle aud
Edw. A. Watson. Other business OF a
very interesting character was trans.
acted. The lltereiy program consisted
OF chant by The choir; paper on to.
bacco by VIM. Lingo. After questions
and answers solo was rendered by
Miss Matte lIotfecker and chorus 10y the
choir. A CO lection was then taken. A
paper on American Indians was read by
Miss Essle speakman, followed by Ques-
tons aud answers. Reading by Miss
May Maxwell was next In oder, fol.
lowed by q solo by Miss Matte IIof.
fecker. After an Interesting talk by the
president the meeting adjourned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18


| The choicest brands Of wine, liquor and
cigars at the Delaware House.
Meals at all hours at the Delaware
House, No. o13 Market street.
Board by ths day or week at the Della
ware House. No. b13 Market street.,
The best tintype made In the city u q
Cummings' gallery, 500 Market street.
Bush French street wharf, 10 the
place to buy your coal.
Thomas Bowers fine cigars. tobacco
ice.cold drinks. Delaware ave. s. 18th St.
Try Sans Pareil, So. and &c.
Don't forget to call ON 8. A. Thorp, at
c23 Market street, when In want of q
nobby spring suit
| Call aud examine Thorp's stock OF
goods when In want OF new spring suit
a 1873 Market street.
! Mrs. Mulrooney, corner OF Fifth and
Iatnall streets, has sold her fixtures TO
Dennis Lucey.
An Apron bazar was held last even
Ing at the residence Of Mrs. Kate Lang,
corner OF Seventh and Harrison streets,
by the Sowing Circle Of West Church.
1t Is stated that Chief Justice Csmegys
and daughter will leave New York on
the 7th Of june, on the steamer UmbrIa.
for an extended tour through Europe.
Philip Garrett, OF Hockessin, fhavinR
accepted . position as stenographer, at
Englewood, ILL.,, left home on Thursday
to enter upon his duties.
Miss Mary c., daughter of J. J. Pie,
OF Newark, md John Gilded, OF Bell.
alre, Ohio. were married by Father
nm Lac q
breakfast the happy pair started on a
bridal tour, at the end Of which they
will settle down In Bellaire.
Frank Johnson, the wsu-known track
driver and horse trainer from Queen
Anne County, Md. has removed to
Dover, where he will hereafter follow
his occupation.
Thomas Darlington will give reward
Of SIS for the recovery OF the securities
stolen from his house, No. 800 Washing
ton street, last Wednesday night and ask
no questions.
Officer Broomall mourns the loss of
ten chickens which some roeues carried
oil from his premises, at Oak and Frank
lin streets, ut an early hour on Thursday
morning.
The Police Committee OF City Couu-
ell, accompanied by Mayor Harrington,
proposes 10 visit New York on Monday
next and inspect the police patrol sys
TEN iu use in that city.
Clarence Brown, a small boy living on
Jefferson street above Eighth. sustained
serious fracture of his arm on Tuesday
from fall.
Black pants, great bargain, J. T.
Mullin Il Son, Sixth and Market. They
have marked lot way down to half |
price to make quick sale of them.
Rev. Jas. b. umberRer, of Honey
brook, Pa, Is visiting friends in this
city. +5..
Edward Murphy and Miss Annie warl |
were married at st. Pauls X. G. Church |
on Thursday morning by Rev. Father
birmingham. William McCtiierty was
best man and Miss Name Ward brides i
maid.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18

An all-day meeting Of the Whining.
ton Auxiliaries Of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society. Of the Wilmington
NJ. Il. Conference, was held at Grace NJ.
e. Church yesterday. The morning ses.
sion was opened with DEVOTIONAL exer.
cises, conducted by Mrs. W. Il. Tomp-
klnson. Mrs. Adam Stsnele presided
aud Mrs. g. d. Lincoln was secretary.
Tho exercises were Interesting and the
attendance very large.
An address OF welcome was made by
Mr.. Adam Stengle, president OF the viii
mingtop AuxilIariea An interesting
paper on "Lucknow Women's College,
was read by Mrs. @. A. Grice.
The reports from the various soc ieties
showed that all are In prosperous con-
ditiou.
A very interesting address was made
by Mrs. j. T. Keen, Of Philadelphia, in
which she reviewed the work of the So
ciety in foreign lands. Miss Ruth Marie
Sites also spoke, and - she expects to
leave In short time as missionary to
China, devoted her remarks to her flu
ture work.
The morning session closed with pray
er and benediction, by Presiding Elder
Murray.
The afternoon session was opened with
devotional exercises by Mrs. Il. B. Stew.
ems.
Moro reports from auxiliariss were re-
ceived, and then Mrs. D. H. Corkran read
an interesting paper on 1.-THE Debt We
Owe"
Mrs. c. *. Ross of Germantown, Pa,
the mother Of Charley Ross, spoke briefly
on foreign missionary work.
Mrs. William Y. Swiggett made brief
address In reference to the finances OF the
society.
The meeting adjourned at 8 O'Clock.
The evening session convened at 7.45
o'clock with Mrs. James II. semple pre-.
siding, and the services were opened with
devotional exercises by the Rev. Jacob
Todd. d. D.
Tho annual report Of the Grace Cleaner
Society was read by Mrs. 8. r. Piummer,
aud that Of the Mission Band OF Earnest
Workers Of 81. Psul's n. u. Church, by
Miss Ll2z,e Robb.
The report 81 ~. Paups Miesion Band
was also read, aud showed that It is IN q
uourishing condition.
Miss Sites delivered a lecture on China,
and closed by ali earnest appeal for
Assistance for the mission in that coun-
Try.
Tho henedic,ion was pronounced BY
the Rev. Adam stengle OF Union NJ. L.
and the meeting adjourned.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-18
TBlRD EDITION


Coroner Gamble summoned iurv
yesterday afternoon to inquire Into the
mapuer aud cause OF the death OF Frank
X. Hayes, who was struck By train on
the r, W. " d. railroad near Ridley
Park about noon on Wednesday, ard
died In this city the same afternoon. Tbs
jury, alter viewing the remains aud
BEING sworn, crgapi2ad by eiecting
William r. Long foreman aud Harrie I,
Price secretary.
The testimony OF Robert Booth, Gu.
stneor Of the Washington express; vii.
Liam Heles, The fireman; William Taylor.
engineer OF the freight train, OF which
the deceased was head brakeman; Holton
u. Yarnall, the fireman; John Morrison,
conductor; John Norris, fisgmau, and
Alexander Wilson, n brakeman, showed
that as the freight train was ascending q
grade near Ridley Park the engine
almost stopped, when the deceased hur-
lied 10 the sand tube and was STOPPING
down between the north and south
bound tracks working at the Pipe as the
express was approaching.
The engineer OF the latter saw him
and blew the whistle, when Hayes raised
UP, stepping back toward the SOUTH
bound track and was struck BY the pilot
al the engine Of the express. He was
picked up and placed on ono OF the
freight Gals until the express, which lad
run for some distance, backed down.
when the unfortunate man was placed In
the baggage car ind brought to this
city.
When All the witnesses had been heard
sloit consultation was held, alter
switch the following was adopted:
"Resolved: That Frank II. Hayes
came to his death from injuries received
ny belhg accidentally struck by train No.
10. on tue r, w. 81 h. railroad, near
Rii.cy Park, April 10. 1890"
The remains had been laid out in q
caskot previous to the jury being sworn,
and were afterwards delivered to the
father aud mother OF the deceased, who
started with IL on the 3. so p. IN. train for
Their stricken home in MILFORD,