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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

In saloon near the corner of Broad
way and Wall street a counterfeit $50
bill, inclosed in frame, hangs upon the
wall, says the New York Times. II is a
greenback, and nine persons out of ten
would take it for the genuine article.
Inspection under magnifying glass
shows that it was made with pen and
ink, and the one who made it must have
been an expert Of rare ability. There
are others Of these bills in existence,
made with pen and ink, and ali pre-
cIscly alike. One is at the Treasury De
partment in Washington, in the curio
room Of the secret service, and one is
the property Of gentleman in Cincin-
natl. A great deal Of hunting has been
done by the government officials for the
maker of these bills but without success.
A curious thing they have noticed is
that new ones appear periodically, about
once in nine months or a year. Who
ever is sSillful enough with his pen to
execute this fine work could make more
money at legitimate business than in
making $50 bills, the detectives have
concluded, for this requires long and
painstaking work. The conclusion has
accordingly been reached that this coun-
terfeiting is simply fad, or perhaps a
mania, with the person who does it, and
is not designed as financially profit
| able employment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
1NGERsoLL,s EpIaRAMs.
Pithy Points From His Recent Lecture
in New York on Shakespeare.

IN New YORK on nhakespehfes
Nature is full of tendencies and OBJ
structions. Extremes beget limitations.
OF Shakespeare's father we know lit
tie. He was reputed for not going to
church-this is good as far as it goes.
Most great men have great mothers.
Most great women have had great
fathers.
Most of the great are like mountains,
with the valley of ancestors on one side
and the depression of posterity on the
other Shakespeare knew little of Kings.
He makes them say great things, talk as
they should, not as they do. That is
proof sufficient to me that he did not
know them.
When men are prosperous they are in
love with life. Famine and faith go to-
gether. In disaster and want the eye of
man is fixed upon another world.
We account for Shakespeare as we
account for the highest mountain, the
greatest river. He was. Shakespeare
never goes to the unnatural. He
never wrote a play in which wife's
lover falls jealous of her husband.
The real sustains to the ideal the same
relation that stone does to statue.
According to the realist, the wax that
takes the impression is an artist.
Is it possible that Bacon left the best
children of his brain on Shakespeare's
doorstep and kept the deformed ones at
home? The fact that Bacon did not
claim to be the author of the plays
proves that he was not.
Suppose man left this epitaph for his
tombstone in the will "Here lies John
Smith, inventor of the dog churn." Is
il possible that he could have been the
inventor of both the dog churn and the
locomotive?
Shakespeare's best rises above Bacon's
best as palace rises above beggar's
hut.
All art is Of the same parentage,
1t is not enough to say great things;
| dramatic things must be done.
The greatest compliment man ever
paid to woman Eyes that do mislead
the morn"
There is the same difference between
talent and genius as between stone
mason and sculptor.
There is the difference between types
and characters that there is between
springs and waterworl5s.
Shakespeare has done more for woman
than all the other writers of the world.
Some things are immortal-the plays
of Shakespeare, the marbles of Greece,
and the music of Wagner.
Shakespeare, if he taught at all, taught
by indirection.
Shakespeare added words to our lam
guage, and taught us how to use it.
Nothing in this world is more diff
cult than a good definition.
l do not think Shakespeare was a
physician of his time He knew too
much. There is nothing to show that
he was lawyer, or that he knew more
law than any intelligent man would
after one suit.
And, in regard to the question Of
plagiarism.
1t is not who owns the stone of the
quarry. 1t is who carved the statue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
GIRL,S N.4MES.

Frances is ''unstained and free;'
Bertha, 'pellucld, purely bright;;n
Clara, clear as the crystal sea;
Lucy, a star Of radiant light"
Catharine is pure as the mountain air;
Henrietta, a soft sweet star
Felicia is happy girl"
Matilda is lady true;"
Margaret is shining pearl"
Rebecca, with the faithful few"
Susan is lilly white;'
Jane has the willows curve and grace
Cecilia, dear, lis dim of sight,
Sophia shows wisdom on her face"
Constance is firm and .resolute;"
Grace, delicious flavor meet"
Charlotte, mobile, good repute;n
Harriet, fine "odor SWEET
Isabella is lady rare;'
Lucinda, Cons ant as the day.
Marie means lady fair
Abigail, Joyful as May;
Elizabeth IAN oath of trustn
Adelia, mice princess proud"
Agatha lis truly good and just"
Letitia, "a joy avowed;''
Jemima, "a soft sound in air"
Caroline, "a sweet spirit hale"
Cornelia, harmonious and fair;n
Selma, "a sweet nightingale
Lydia "a refreshing WE'LL"
Judith, "a song of sacred praise'
Julia, "a jewel none excel;n
Priscilla ancient of days"
-Chicdgo Tribune.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
A"DAYIIGHr, REFLECTOR.
An Invention for Making Dark Corner
Brighter and Lighter.

A very practical invention has just
been completed and put on the market
abroad. II is nothing less than "day-
light reflector" by which dark rooms,
factories, cellars and Easements, muse
inns, stores, ETC., can be suffused with
the light Of day. This apparatus is i'm
pervious to the influences of Indictment
weather, rain, etc, because it is not
lined with mercury, but consists of a
highly polished, peculiarly futed metal
surface. 1t is easily adjusted to a win
dow by carpenter or locksmith. The
best results are obtained by adjusting
the reflector to the upper part of the
window, so that the sky is reflected in
it and diffused light thrown into the
space that is thus to be lighted.
Many dark corners can in this way
be serviceable, or used to advantage by
prolonging the hours of daylight and
saving the cost of artificial illumination.
The reflector can be so adjusted that
the light is carried to any desired point
in the room.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

Captain CashtIS Book.
On January goth, 1885, Khartoum was
startled by the sudden clashing Of arms,
heartrending cries, people fleeing, and
disorder on all sides The square by
the river side, where the governors pal
ace stood, re-echoed with insulting
fanatical bowling, The rebels demanded
Gordon, whom they called the enemy
of God; threats were followed by deeds
of violence, shots were fired, attempts
made to open the gates, murders COM
mitted, and, in short, it was scene of
hell. Treason was rcaping its infamous
reward, and the soldier without fear and
without reproach was the victim of it,
abominably sold by the very man whom
his large heart loaded with benefits.
The palace gate was opened, and man
presented himself wearing the noble
uniform of a soldier, with sword by
his side and a glittcring array of dec
orations on his breast. That man was
Gordon. With his arms folded, he
stopped few steps from the gate, and
calmly raised his head with serene
and placid countenance. The majesty
of the hero impressed even his blood
thirsty enemies, and silence prevailed;
but it was the last token Of respect re-
ceived by the noble martyr from the
rebels. A shot was suddenly fired, and
Gordon, hit on the forehead, fell as ii
struck by lightning. His head was cut
off, stuck on pole, and placed at tho
entrance of Mohammed Admcd's [the
Mahdi'sl tent. His body was thrown
into the Nile.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
AL1st


Under the window he softly crept,
While father and mother and Towser slept;
Then plunking chord on his light guitar
He warbled ballad of Zanzibar.
From out of her chamber emerged the
maid,
Begging the name of the tune he played,
Said he, as he twanged his light guitar,
'"Tis typical tune of Zanzibar
Gazing with love on his bride to be
He tuned the strings in another key,
Then plunked once more on his light
guitar
That typical tune of Zanzibar.
Quickly she leaped from thecascment high
Into his arms and ready to fly;
But,-Towscrr had heard the light guitar
x
They buried them down by the oceans
spray,
Where oft at night, so neighbor say,
Is heard the PUNK of light guitar
And the typical tune of Zanzibar
-.Anaiostan Magazine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
4 CUBAN BEa UTY.
The Untimely Death of the Belle OF
Havana.


Havana.
No happening for many day has
caused so much talk in Cuba as does the
untimely taking off of Senorita Ernestina
Olivia, the belle of Havana. This lady
was about 18 years of age. Her beauty
was of rare quality, She was the toast
of all the gentlemen of the Greater An
titles. She lived with her parents in one
of the handsomest houses in the city of
Havana, on the Prado, and was noted
not only for her beauty, but for her sweet
ness and charm of manner and dispo-
sition.
Senorita Ernestina Olivia was engaged
to be married this spring to Don Eduardo
Lebredo. A few evenings before the
day set for the wedding, the bride-elect
happened to be in the garden adjoining
her fathers house. Carelessly plucking
a rose she put one of the petals in her
mouth. 1t is presumed that an insect
which had been feeding on some diseased
meat was concealed in the petal and
stung her lip, for short time afterward
she complained of pain in her lip, which
began to swell in an alarming manner
Physicians were summoned, but the pol
son could not be controlled or eradicated
and after suffering great agony she died
on the following morning.
All of the blooded Havanese were al
the maiden's burial. A gorgeous gala
coach was drawn by eight horses decked
with plumes, all coal black and covered
with white netting, driven by eigh
pages in scarlet livery and two coach
men.
Following them came the family car
riage draped with mourning and deekec
with blazing torches, the funeral coacl
and innumerable carriages. All thu
bells of Havana tolled, and funeral gum
sounded over the waters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
Fiorida's Labyrinthine Waterways.


Jacksonville Tmes-U Union.
"Where have you been ~ said guest
at one of the hotels yesterday as friend
walked up the steps we'll laden with
souvenirs from South Florida.
"Oh, was the reply, I've been down
to Charlotte harbor and up that river
With the unmentionabe name
Caloosahatchee2n
eyes, that's it. spent six days try
ing to pronounce it and haven't sue
seeded yet. These Indian names are
beautiful names, but they are deucedly
hard to pronounce. By the way, where
have you been p
"Well, went over to the Suwanee
river, cut over the country and shot
gators on the Withlacoochee, fished for
bass in Tsala Apopka, sailed on Thono-
tosassa, skipped over to Okonlock-
hatchee, walked by the shores Of the
Weohyakapka, plucked flowers by
Hickpochee's limpid waters, visited the
! sugar fields on Tohopekaliga, sailed on
the tortuous Kissimmee, was butfeted
by the waves of Okeechobee, and have
also captured tarpon on the Caloosa.
ihatchee. expect to visit Istokpo,
gayoxie, Lockapepka, Hatcheneeha and
Ecautockhatchee before l leave the
State
Gosh !" calculated his companion, as
ne stepped into the hotel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
Baron Fava's Previous Sensation.
From the Boston journal.

1t has long been standing joke
among the diplomats that it was we'll
nigh impossible to even catch Baron
Fava at his apartments. Outside his
door is always hanging little sign,
"Out," and very few ever seemed to
have had the good fortune to call when
it was reversed to read en-" if it ever
did read "In." On the night that he
failed to appear at Mr.. Wanamaker's
dinner there were good many tele-
phone messages sent around by some of
the other foreigners who were present
to endeavor to remind him in time of
the engagement. None succeeded in
reaching him until very late, and when
the answer came it created some con-
sternation. The person who repeated
the message from the Wanamaker tele-
phone announced that "Mr. Fava was
dying at home" After the message was
repeated again several times it was dis
covered that, far from any such dread
full state of affairs, the baron was only
dining at home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
A PREHISTORIC root.
Giants Who Strobe Over This Country
Before the Time of Columbus.
Peach SDriuRR (AriA Chamnion


Peach Springs tAri.) Champion.
Two miners who have just returned
from Grand Canyon report most
marvellous discovery. In the basin of
the canyon, which was once sand bed,
and probably thousands of years ago a
broad level plain, they came upon the
perfect imprint of human foot in the
hard sand rock. 1t was Enthusiastically
a human foot, for the toes, heel and
every portion were plainly outlined, the
imprint being apparently made when
the sand Of which the rock is com
posed was NJ. plastic state. 1t measured
26 inches in length and nearly 10 in
width.
While they were puzzling over this
curiosity one of the mule drivers found
several others, all the same size of the
first. They were distinctively and evenly
1S feet apart, showing the great distance
which that monster with human foot
could step at single stride. 1t is the
intention to return in few days and
take out some of these gigantic foot
prints and put them on exhibition as
evidence of the existence of human mon
sters in this part of America thousands
of years before Columbus appeared be-
fore the court 3Spain,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

VIM. Timmons, postmaster of Idaville,
Ind, writes Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines com
bined, for that bad feeling arising from
kidney and liver trouble' John Leslie,
farmer and stockman of same place, says
Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kid.
,ney and liver medicine, made me feel like
q new man. ]. w. Gardner, hardware
merchant same town, says: Electric
Bitters is Just the thing for man who is
lall run done and don't care whether he
lives or dies he found new strength, good
appetite and felt Just, like he had new
lease on life. Beaton Smiths drug store,
corner Seventh and Pine streets. Goods
tdaliyered frsa-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
INDIANS ON wouNDeD KNEE.
Threatening Actions on the Part oil
Some Crazy Young Bucks--No Trouble
Apprahended


Apprehended.
RAPID CRY, S. D., April 16.-A special to
the Daily Republican from Pine Ridge
states that Boss Farmer Smoot arrived at
the agency to-day from Medicine Root,
bringing intelligence that band of Chey-
enne River Indians are now camped on
Wounded Knee, near the Big Foot battle
ground.
Amos Ross. q missionary, and Mrs.
Keith, a school teacher, both half bloods
were stopped, but finally allowed to pro-
coed. They met Smoot, who was hound
for the agency, and warned him to go IN
by circuitous route if he wished to avoid
trouble, which he did.
The authorities here regard the occur
renee as the action of some crazy young
bucks whose hearts are again bad. No
special Importance is attached to it, and
the general opinion is that there will be
no renewal of the trouble this spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
ne Was Not Long at Liberty,

BALTIMORE Mp, April 49, Blaney, the
escaped murderer, was rearrested about a
quarter Of eleven o'clock, to-day, in the
southwestern district of this city. He
was captured in bed at the house of his
aunt, Mrs: Annie White, No. 125l Sargent
street. The inmates of the house said
Blaney came there drunk this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

We offer one Hundred Dollars re.
ward for any case Of catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure,
FL. CHENEY s co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known L.
J. Cheyney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieye him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and muc-
Gus surfaces Of the system. TestimonaIs
sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
THE RfPER ISLANDS.
Contract for Their Removal Awarded to
James Mundy & Co., of PHILADELPHIA.

JHmes Wuhuy q CO'i 81 f7hIIhHtIpHIH'
War has awarded to James A. Mundy 81
Co, Philadelphia, who were the lowest
bidders, the contract for the improvement
of Philadelphia harbor at the following
figures: For excavation and removal of
material, 10.7 cents per yard; removal of
piling and timber whariing, 10 cents per
lineal foot deposting and spreading ma
terial on League Island, 9.5 cents per cubic
yard.
1.-THE Delaware Construction Company
of this city, Alvan Morrison, President, is
actively connected with the firm of James
A. Mundy e. Co.-ED. Il. Il,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
Progress.

It is very important in this age of vast
material progress that a remedy he pleas
ing to the taste and to the eye easily
taken, acceptable to the stomach and
healthy in its nature and effects. Possess
sing these qualities, Syrup of Figs is the
one perfect laxative and most gentle
ainretie known
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Pension
certificates have been issued as follows:
Issue of March Gath, 1891, Delaware,
original, Jacob F. Hurdle, Elijah L.
Wyatt, John lnman, Samuel Jones,
I~George Adams.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
WHEN THE GREEN GETS RACK.
James yhitford Riley.

When the green gifts back in the trees, and
bees
Ii a-buzzin' aroun' again
In that kind Of a lazy 'go-as-you-please'
Old gait they hum roun' in;
When the groun's all bald where the hay
rick Stood
And the cricks riz, and the breeze
Coaxes the bloom in the old dogwood,
And the green gifts back in the trees;
like, as lay, in such scenes as these,
The times when the green gifts back in
the trees.
When the Whole tail-feathers % winter
time
Is all pulled out and gone
And the sap it thaws and begins'to climb,
And the sweat it starts ont on
A feller's forred a-gettin down
At the old spring on his knees
] kind q like jes a-loalin' roun'
When the green gifts back on the trees
Jes, a-potterin' roun' as I-durn-
pleas
When the green, you know, gifts back
in the trees
When some men are in Strengthened
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
PSORIASIS % YEARS.
Body Mass of Disease. Suffering Fear
fni. All Thought He Must Die.
Cured In Six Weeks by
CaticurH REM

have been affiicted for twenty years with
An obstinate skin disease, called by some NJ.
DIS Psoriasis, and others Leprosy, commenc-
ing on my scalp; and in spite Of all could do,
with the help Of the mos. skilful doctors, IL
slowly but surely extended, until year ago
this winter 1t covered my entire person in the
form OF dry scales. For the last three years
have been unable to do any labor, and suffer-
ing intensely ali the time. Every mornin ere
could ba nearly a dustpanful of scales taken
from the sheet on my bed, some oil them half
as large as the envelope containing this letter.
IN the latter part OF winter my skin COM
menced cracking open. tried everything. al
most that could be thought Of, without any re-
lief. The 18th OF June started West in hopes
! could reach the Hot Springs. ! reached
Detroit and was so low thought should have
TO go to the hospital, but finally got ap far as
Lansing, Mich, where | had a sister living.
one DIR. - treated me about Two weeks, but
did me no good. All thought had but short
time to live Earnestly prayed to die. Cracked
ribs, arms, hands, limbs; feet badly swollen;
toe-uails came oil; flnger-naiis dehd. and hard
as bone; hair dead, dry, and lifeless as old
straw. my God how did suffer. My sister,
Mrs. E. II. Davis. had Il small part of q box of
CUTIoURA in the house. She wouldnt give up,
said, I'VE will try CUTICURA." Some was APP
piled on one hand and arm. Eureka there
ton from the word CO. They Immediately got
the CUTICuRA, CUTIoURA REsoLyENT and SOAP.
l commenced by taking one tablespoonful of
REsoLvENT three times a day, after meals; had
bath once day, water about blood heat; used
CuTlcURA SOAP freely; applied CuTIrURA morn
ing and evening. Result: returned TO my home
In just six weeks from the time left, and my
skin as smooth as this sheet of paper.
HIRAM E. CARPENTER,
Henderson, jefferson Co., N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

When you go TO buy Hoods Sarsaparilla be
sure to get It. Don't be put of with an inferior
substitute. Insist upon Hoods.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23
Henderson,, j etferson Co, n. Y,

CUTICURA REMEDIES are sold everywhere
CuTIcuRA SuAP, an exquisite Skin Purifier and
Beautifier, 49,; CUTICuRA RBsoLvBNT, the new
Blood Purifier, 81. POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL
CORPORATION, Boston.
sg-Send for F" How to Cure Skin Diseases" "a
pages, so Illustrations, 100 testimonials.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-23

When some men are in Strengthened
circumstances they are most inclined to
take bender.-Boston Courier. ~
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-06-06
GERMAN AND ENGLISH TOURISTS ABOARD
-Four Passengers Held for Ran@an
at $4,000 Apiece-Sonc OF the
Money Forthcoming.
HOnOrs About Even Hpfwcen the DEM
ocrots and Republicans in the
Chicago Election.
a BOLD. DisTARDLY ROBBERY.
\ Train Derailed by Brieands and Pa,
sengers Held for Ransom.

\ Train Derailed by Brieands and Pas
sengers Held for Ransom.
CoNsTANTINopLE, June IA party of
brigands near Topereskei yesterday
placed Instructions across the railroad
track and succeeded in derailing the
eastern express. When the brigands
had thus brought the train to a stand
still they found there were several Ger
man and English tourists among the
passengers. One of them was a banker
of Berlin. The brigands demanded $40
coo as a ransom for the captivcs and
Chancellor Won Capriyi telegraphed to
Herr Won Radwitz. German ambassador
here, authorizing him to advance this
amount. The remaining passenpers
were despoiled of their belongings and
were then left alone.
First class passenger crews luckily did
not follow the other part of the train, but
remained safely on the road. When the
train was thus disabled the brigands
rushed forward uttering loud yells and
brandishing their guns in the most
threatening and boarded the
cars. Several Of the passengers resisted
the attacks made on them by the brigands
who replied with "a volley from thcirguns
and dangerously wounded n of the
men,, who sought to rcpulse them. The
outlaws finally overcame the occupants
of the cars and proceeded to plundcr
them, stripping the travellers of all their
valuables and looting their baggage.
When the brigands ceased their work
of robbery they seized four of the pas
sengers in the first class cars and also
the engineer OF the train. and then