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The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
4 sLoopLEss SOLDIER.
The Dsnbary 1soralt Who Never Fired
ais Auaksk,

dis 0uskst.
On one OF the last rainy dEys d num-
Der Of old veterans chanced to meet In
pne Of the business places OF Ansonia
Conn. and, Of course, "reminiscences OF
the war We're in order Among the
stories told was the following: During
the last year Of the war the ranks
Of tho Second 1leavies had. becornS
thinned and Il 6uhibes of recruits
were cent to replenish them. among
the number being Mr.. -, u well-known
resident OF Danbury. who was also
well-known by large number Of our
townsfien.
He went down filled with patriotism
and b hrtent desire TO deal deuth and
destruction TO the '.graybaoks" from
the bright new r,nskst which lie ta,'-
rid. But 1t 30 happened that he
never had a chance 10 show his devo-
tion to the flag In battle and not until
the regiment was about to DC mustered
out did he get n chance to fire his gun.
Previous to the mastering out the gov
ernor OF Connecticut came 10 the camp
and orders were issued for u dress
parade and review. at which salute
in honor OF the governor should be
fired
That night, in his tent, our hero
thought long and seriously, and the
more he thought, the more determined
he became that, as he had never been
able to fire the gun in the face OF. the
rebels, he would not soil Its brightness
now in SO ignoble a way as firing
salutes. Taking the weapon, he pro-
cured piece OF wire and effectually
spiked" the gun. Next day. OH re-
ceiving command to load. our recruit
did SO with the rest. and pulled the
trigger at the command fire" with
much equanimity. OF course, the gun
did not respond. and when the COM
mand was received to load again.
again u cartridge was bitten or and
ra,umed home; again the trigger was
pulled with the same result rs before.
As he was loading for the third time
the larger part Of his ramrod protected
from the barrel, and, stepping up to
him said, why. c.. your gun didn't
Cd Of; did TIP" :'Well. it looks. that
way. SIR" was the answer. '.Well.
for Gods sake, don't put in any more
charges or 1t will blow your id head
off IL it should go off," said the lieu
tenant. 'All right sir" said the re-
cr,iit. Guess you know best" and
during the rest of the firing c.. only
initiated the motions OF the rest. At
night he took his gun. and. drawing
the charges, he polished the weapon
and brought it back as he carried it
away, without once firing it. He still
has the ruusket and keeps it ~ relic
Of his valiant services, but the gun
will never be fired Us long rs he lives.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
Aas limitation of Mature

Aw limitation Of Nature
that's the result you want
to reach. With DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, you have it.
They cleanse and renovate the
whole system naturally. That
means that they do it thor
oughly, but mildly. They're
the smallest in size, but the
most effective-sugar-co coated,
easiest to take. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, and all arrangements
of the Liver, Stomach and
Bowels are prevented, relieved,
and cured. Purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless, and gently
laxative, or an active cathar-
tic, according to size OF dose.
AS a Liver Pill, they've been
initiated, but never equaled.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
CHRONIC, SURGICAL AND BLOOD DISEASES.

Tho unprecedented succees that has attended
the practice Of Dr. HALE's MEDICAL DispEss.
AIRY IL evidenced by tho fact that from the thous.
snds Of cases treated there has not been ono
failure To record.
Thousands OF letters now on file from grateful
patients attest to the almost miraculous cn,s ct
Syphilis, scrofuta. all Blood Diseases, all
skin Diseases, Nervous Prostration. Piles,
venereal Diseases. Asthma, Heart Disease.
Dvspepsia, Kidney and Liver Diseases Gem
sra rs%.is
Kheumstisrn, Consti patton, Lead Poison
Ing. Dsai.s:s, EpiilsP'yi ard. and al othsr h..
Hemsdios prescribed by this Celebrated
Medical Institution.
Such = s hss ts
Patients entrusting themselves To our caro- mng
esl msnt Known tom To nedcsi scencc. ss b Hale.
Medicsl Dispsnsary ID, provided with all the lat
ss and St ed ies
and prlvats rooms arc provided where all con-
sultstions and examinations ars made:
DO not Jst faI.e 2 godsstS nor sear of s.posurs
sD SsS :: :rs s,, a.
r. az q Isa Z! nd nd
ss.SsSs ni.Ssa o. sSs Outside g indisss: sSsii
CoUt0pts OriIih,
AthOrough and PORN snsnt cure IL guar.
suteed In everykcaso oun6ertAkSn.
We have cured thousauts and what has hseu
more time bot consult Dr. Ha1e's Medical
nisHoass'y tss'sy either psrsousllg or by Ist'
ary Il : sufBcsnf eusssn}ssi OF fptufr sncoscG
RerspS Ning @ . distance writing sndPsp
clodeGx GxQm csno IN sieWps. Will ssceiyv, ~ oi
fsssa q q iFssSg ~ @s fI fsssgy {. z Sss ss.sSi cIs
Isss@ss Isas@ isssA iA Rss,s.. II q cs5ss
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
BEARDED women,

Bearded women have existed at all
periods of the worlds history. Herod-
otus has given us an account OF
Pedasnes above Halicarnassus,"
among whom the chin Of the Priestess
OF Minerva regularly budded with q
large beard whenever any great public
calamity impended Her., l.. 49, A
woman of Copenhagen, Bartel Garetji,
had beard reaching to her waist
Charles XII. Of Sweden had female
grenaIier in his army who possessed
the beard Gs well ;ls tho courage Of .
man. Margaret, duchess Of Austria
and governor Of the Netherlands, had
q large, wiry. stiff beard Oh which she
greatly prided herself. OF late years,
Albert, duke 0f Bavaria, reported
having young lady governess In his
household who was the proud pOssessor
OF d very large black beard.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
Surprising the Bank Teller.

A man hastily entered Chicago
bank one day and, approaching a
telle's window, carelessly threw down
q check with the remark: II would
like to deposit that; please credit the
amount to my account" The teller
glanced at the check and winked very
hard and vigorously to convince him
self that his eyes were still all right.
The bit OF paper called for e463. 900
and bore the signature OF one Of the
most powerful syndicates In the coun-
try. 1t was accepted without word
and the depositor left the bank within
one minute from the time he entered
it.
A few weeks ago middle-aged
woman. carrying n small satchel. en-
tered q Chicago bank and said to the
teller that she would like to make a
deposit.
1--WE can't open an account with
you." said the young man behind the
window, 'unless you make some ar
rangement with the cashier personally.
I can give you certificate Of deposit
however"
Very well" quietly remarked the
visitor, Il don't want to be bothered
to carry this about town, and the cer-
tjficate will do very well until can
find some institution that will open an
account with me-"
The expectant young man opened
his certificate blank book and dipped
his pen in the inkwell before him.
The satchel was opened and from II
came-not Il black purse or few dol
lars tied into knot in n handkerchief
corner-but United States bonds, the
face value OF which aggregated more
than S24S, 200. The certificate was
not filed out. An account was opened.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
A Novel Sentence.

A novel sentence WAS recently pro-
bounced by q justice OF Huntington, Penn
iylyania. 4 wife, had kissed '.snother
corporal punishment and tile tuatine gave
verdict shat the wifo retire to her
usual place Of abode and lock the doors SO
that no strangers can be admitted for the
seriod of six days; that the husband, for
.he same length Of time, board with his
,ext door neighbor and sleep in the barn,
Ind thst each party pay half tho costs and
stand committed tnN, the sentence is
complied with.n OF the efficieuCy OF such
In original Judgment there cannot be much
loubt, although question might be raised
IN the constitutional ground OF its being
.ruel and unusual punishment-at least
,or the next door neighbor.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
800 Reward 500.

The fcsders VIII be pleased to learn that there
b at least one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages End that Is
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only Yosf
live cure now known to the medicnlfraternity.
Cstarrh being a constitutions. disease, requires
unconstitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
8 taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the srstem, there
~ destroying the foundation Of the diseI.e;
md giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
is work. The pIoprietors have so much faith
n its curative powers. that they offer One Hum
ired Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
,end for list Of testimonials. Address,
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
q Sold by Druggists, 15c.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
I'll ceula mey. tns word

= I had ,semsthinsi 70 rest .my lever on.s
sas aih1Aes' sas dt sGssb q Ssss.Ss %sys.
wen diA6qit task to render those esman bod
eA the Kidneys. sottye when they arc not
y. Don't try to do this with unmedicated
tlcoholio stlmulnnta Tho experiment Is
lnsafe- The sure, safe means ls Hostetters
stomach Bitters, which affords just tho
light amount OF stimulus without overdo-
hR the matter. Continued inactivity Of
lither the kidneys or bladder, II should
lever bs lost. sight Of. are, httsnded with
itbet silmsh.s Hhisii sTest tifs fsEI Of.
sans have their origin In Inaction OF the
tidneys To overcome this is an ensy mat
ier ut tho outset. Not so later. Now is the
appointed time In case of this sort Irreg.
ilarity OF the bowels. stomach and liver.
'heumntlsm and malaria ars Ienic2ied by
he Bit,ers.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
They Return.

As rule the Italians are like the
Chinese in one respect coming to this
country simply to mako money and
take 1t back TO their native land. II
they naturalize it 10 for financial rea-
sons, and each one Of them undoes his
action in going back TO Italy. They
were not born and reared In . way to
make them interested In q republican
form Of government.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
a FoRr,oRt.
.Nls -.
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Thick and fast the flying moments
Speed their arrowy way like hail,
Mans consistent yet elusive
Spirit fitting through the gale,
Here and there CLINT Of friendly,
fost'ring brother-feefng met
In the warm palrh uhpretcnding
Turns to S.xy feathering wet.
But the breath of Natures needing
Blew it there-what matters now.
On the merry life-race feeting
Holds the ''where'' and ''whyh and
'show'i!
Flocking, az the moments hitheN
VIII the driving answers drown
All lesehtment-ar,. the chilling
In the after.Elow shall crown
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
NOT sueh Hare nlrAe.

Il see." said the jester. looking up
from bis newspaper, that the red
crows arc almost extinct"
Red orows!v exclaimed the orni-
thQlogist. Il never heard Of such
things before, and ] fla3 Yer Mysen that
/ know somethisg about birds"
Il don't mean birds, (" said the jsstsr.
a. he started for the door. II msAn
Crow Indiana r-Pisssburg pispssch,
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
w.lssavs Pssafsoss.

Women are wondeRfal Creatures.
IListsp 70 OPS Of them t|lEiR9 70 her
baby at 2 o'clock N the aftsrnoon and
then lstsp 70 her ta)liRe to that same
baby's fsshsy st 8 o'cloek p ths morn
Ing. . worlA-weary, c13e-burdeued
man. aoA you'd rathss b the baby
eyeey tine,
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

There are about 2,s01 counties in the
Union, with AZ sveragr size Of 200 square
niles, but this average Is enormously ex-
.eeded in many instances, and has also
frequently fallen below. Leaving out the
yreat unsettled counties of the West, the
iverage county would be about &c o square
niles In extent
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

,,WHY srs. you sicki Bacerss yt5 hsyS
nselsStA pstate's laws. sha cahup usily
sls w9ss Z sSs ass;ss.ss sseSsS, ssa With 80
help OF this medicine your hoalth will bs
fully restored. Give IL atrial and watch
tha reRulta
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

i ,"Hnpsen's Magic Corn snlxs." A..
i, Warranted 10 cure or money refunded. AsS
xnrr drnsQist fof Ii. PrIce 10 cents.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

FITS.-An Fits stopped free by Dh. kLfSfS 6RxAT
Nerve Reatorer. No Fit after frst day ust. Mar
veilous Treatise and .? 90 trial bottle free ~
Fit cases. Send to DIR. kinea0 Arch St. Phiin-. Pa
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

MRS. winslow W . 500 hing syrup, FOR Chill
drsn tsethinE, softens the gums. reduces innamma-
t,ou. allays pain cures wind conc. &c. q bottle.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

Refined saud Costs more than the COM
mon kind. II you don't bolieve it go and
buy ten pounds Of sugar.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

When you take u woman ut her word,
strong chances OF disappointing her.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

'rfal,e mp your bed and walk' is rot q
seasonable Injunction to the gardener: he
lays out his bed and walks.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

When your model newspaper man il
writing for the press he is pressing fo
.he right as we'll.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

The worst cpitaph 10 this: he meant
we'll. The deadliest prNiss II: he Is no.
body's enemy but his owl.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
Ghanpe In Tina.

The handsome Nellie Biy train on the
"Sauta Fe Route" now leaves Denver at
S:35 4. m. fake this train for Palmer
Lake, Colorado Springs. Manitou, Pueblo
and Canon City. Elegant parlor chair
cars, seats free.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

when Baby was .ick, We gave her CastorsA,
WRsa sne was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she becAmS ni-c, shs chung 20 caatoria,
When she hs.' Children. she psvs sh-m Castosia
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

You Can Secure q Good business Posit!oa
by learning bookkeeping, arithmetic, writing thort
hand, etc., by mall, Bryants College, Buffalo. NJ Y.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

Major's Cement Repairs broken ATttelAi
isc and &c. Majors Best Liquid Glue ioc.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
Pr;ckIy Ash Bifters /!

anaEe every one can remember, and 10 the
prcsen. Gay nothing has been discovered that
Is . 50 beneficial for the BLOOD, for the
LIVER, for the KIDNEYS and for The
ST0MACH. This remedy is now 50 well
and 'avorably known by all who have used
u that arguments as 10 its merits arc use.
.ess, and u others who require a correct.
I'VE to The system would but give II a trial
the health Of this country would be vastly
Improved. Remember The name-PRlcKLY
ash B!TTERS. Ask your druggist for II.
PRlcKlY ASH BITTERS co.,
ST. LOUIS. MO.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
DuRlFY YOUR
1 BLOOD.

But do not use the dangerous alkaline
and mercurial preparations which destroy
your nervous system and ruin the digestive
power Of the stomach. The vegetable king.
dom gives US The best and safest remedial
agents. Dr.. Sherman deyoted The greater
part Of his life Is the discovery Of this rella.
Die and safe remedy, and all its Ingredients
are vegetable. He cave II The name al
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results Wien
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
und refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys.
TEN efiectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation, Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
, Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
LOUISVILLE. Sx hEy iosx. Ax
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

A mans idea OF heaven " place whero
ev cry one is as good as ne ID.
The Delta independent., 1891-06-03

Don't tell people all you know the first
time you meet them. Half Of friendship
IN curiosity
The critic., 1891-02-23
OLDEST INHABITANTS MEET.
WashinetOn's Farewell Address Read
and New Members Elected.

washington's Farewell Address Read
and New Members Elected.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association
held meeting this morning at their
rooms in the Corcoran Building. After
the acting secretary read the minutes of
the last meeting President Marbury said:
Death has been busy among MS since our
last meeting on New Years Day. Seven
of our members have been gathered TO
their last repose. They are j. A. Ruff,
j. w. Shiles, It. X. Gray, DIR. Corbin
Secretary of the association, benjamin
Beall, s. II. Douglass and j. NJ. Wright
Mr.. Marbury spoke of the good work
accomplished by the missing members
and the loss the association sustained
through their demise,
Mr.. William Bradley was elected an
active and MIR. A. q. Riddle an honorary
member of the Association.
The following gentlemen were elected
Vice-presidents to I'll vacancies caused by
death: Messrs, John 4. Given, c. w Ben
nett, Captain A, III. Jones and Joseph
secretary TO succeed DIR. Corbin, deceased.
Dr. Howard then read Washington's
farewell address and the meeting adj
journed. Those present were:
William Bradley, James A, TAFT, j.
MarOury, ir.; j, A. Wineburser, Robert
Ball, B q. Wright, u. Wheeler, Reuben
Daw, A, Swartz, W. ID. Crampsey, ], II.
Thompson, 7. W. Langley, @. w, Sehell,
". b. Williams, w. w. King, William
ing, G, w. Bennett, Thomas johnson. A.
II, Jones, James Pilling, Joseph Prather,
a. Eichorn, i. A. Tucker, J.. Il. Howard
II. S. Kern, James ID. Hendley, William
Nalley, J. ,. Hines, W. ii. Williams and
X. J.. Martin.
The critic., 1891-02-23
ORDER OF AMERICAN MECHANICS.


Routine business Transacted at Its Con-
vention To-Day.
The tenth annual session OF the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
Funeral Benefit Association of the United
States was called TO order in Willard's
Hall this morning at 10 o'clock by the
president, q. Howell Arthur. John Hip
pensteil is the secretary and Lewis Hauner
e-president and Harry Hester treas
urer.
The meeting was opened by prayer by
Brother Higher.
The reports were then read from the
committee on credentials. There were
about 200 delegates from Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Vir-
ginia Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Delaware, Washington, West
Virginia, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and
Texas. Three hundred and sixty.nine
councils are represented.
A delegate suggested that the Stars and
Stripes be placed on the stage, and IL was
done amidst applause from the delegates.
While waiting for further reports the
president was kept busy indorsing the re-
turn tickets of the delegates. In one year
the secretary's report showed that 2I0
death claims had been paid, amounting
to s62, ,25O00.
After some debate concerning the status
of certain delegates or their proxies, the
report of the committee on credentials
was adopted. A motion to suspend the
calling Of the roll and the reading of the
minutes of the last annual meeting be
omitted in the case of the former and the
adoption ef the latter as printed was
made and adopted. The report of the
| board of managers was read and motion
made TO adopt it was carried.
a motion to take recess from o'clock
| until . was made and carried unanimously
II was moved and seconded that Gar
| field Council of Chicago be paid claim OF
$3.50. The claim of Frccland Council OF
| Pennsylvania was also ordered to be pail
| by a vote of the convention. Mononga
| hela Council of Pennsylvania put in 0
claim, which was ordered to be paid. A
claim presented by Conshohocken Council
| of Pennsylvania was voted down, ant
Stonewall Council of Virginia was carriec
by rising vote. A claim from Steeltor
Council Of Pennsylvania was presented
and voted to be paid. Valley Forg'
Councils claim was defeated.
The delegates took a recess at O'CLOCK
until .. They all assembled upon tn,
front steps Of the hall and were photo
graphed.
The critic., 1891-02-23
CELEBRATING THE DAY.
A T1ag-Raising in Anacostia, and Se'
eral Military Parades.

N 1ag-Kafsfne IN AnacOstia, ana sew
eral Military Parades.
The National Rifles paraded with the
Union Veteran Corps this afternoon. They
left the hall of the corps at 2:30 o'clock.
The combined troops made very fine
showing, and marched with excellent
military precision. The line of march
ends at the Rifles Armory, where lunch
will be given to the "vets' by the Rifles.
All the public schools and the Govern
ment and District buildings were closed
to-day.
A parade of civic and military organiza-
tions was formed on Eleventh street
southeast at II o'clock this morning and
marched to Anacostia. Here speeches
were made by the District Commissioners
and others. chorus of school children
participated, and a flag was presented by
to the new school at that place. The
Rechabites, the Red Men and the Wash
ington Sharpshooters also took part in
the celebration.
The Veteran Firemen's Association
celebrated the fourth anniversary of
their organization to-day with 9, parade
and banquet at their headquarters,
Meyers Hall, Seventh and N streets
northwest. The "Vets" left their hall at
p. M, and marched down Seventh
street to Louisiana avenue, to Indiana
avenue, to First street, past the District
Building to Pennsylvania avenue, to
Fifteenth street., through the White
House grounds, in review of the Presi-
down X to Fifteenth, to +, to Ninth, and
thence to their rendezvous. The parade
attracted much attention all along the
line of March,