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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
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liquor department When any body of men
assume the control and organization of
public movement or gathering they become
responsible for the results. All persons
familiar with the management Of camp
meeting know too well how vigilant su-
poryision is necessary in order TO guard
against the conversion of an agent for
supreme good into terrible source OF
moral evil. So with a picnic, SO with a
moonlight p,so with all gatherings attend
ed by mixed classes and governed by no
higher law than that of individual enjoy
ment.
We will ask i'll conclusion, whether the
same general reticence would have prevailed
in the columns of the local press had the
recent Big Quarterly produced the same
scenes of disorder that ma rked the Volks-
fest? On the contrary there would have
been II general outcry and prosecutions
would have been the order of the day. To
the credit of tho colored people, be it said,
they exhibited most commcndable order and
control. And we are only too ready to
grant that no such scenes ms those described,
are witnessed at similar gatherings of the
German people in New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
The lesson to be learned plainly is that in
futulc celebrations OF the Voksfest here,
there must be a large and efficient force to
patrol the grounds, that the liquor bars
must be vigilantly supervised, that the
grounds should be closed at dark, and that
persons known to be of loose character
should be refused admission.
The Mornjng Ners says it does not propose
to defend everything that occurred at Schue-
teen Park during the recent German festi-
val. That our contemporary, after pro-
ceeding to this length, and practically
justifying our course, should have found it
necessary to say that we made ''charges"
which We're sweeping brutal and eminen-
tly unfair" certainly seems to call for an
explanation of the matters which it could
not defend. We venture to believe that
they would be found to consist of facts
tallying in all essential particulars with
those adduced by us, and even others ON
which our information was not reliable and
complete.
1t is best, however, that the subject
should drop. We believe that what we have
said has the approval of a very large major
ity of our citizens, and that in future years
no occasion will arise for any repetition of
structures which nothing but plain duty
could make otherwise than a most disagree
asle aud painfufnecessity.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
Blainc's love for the Catholics.

In the happy days gone by, when James
G. Blaine was the proud and puissant edi-
tor of Know-nothing organ in New
England, with his whole heart and soul in
the cause, he thus delivered himself of his
sentiments on the Irisll-catholc element in
the columns of his own jouinal:-
"Do the protestant Democrats of the
Fourth District desire to be represented in
Congress by Roman Catholic? James G.
Madigan, The Democratic candidate for
Congress in the 4th District, is very zeal
ous Roman Catholic. 1t is believed by many
that he is lay member of the Secret
Order Of Jcruts, just as the late Senator
Casserly, of California, was. Casserly was
elected to the Senate by Jesuit money
100000 contributed by the order-and the
fact being discovered Casserly at once re-
signed his seat rather than stand an inves-
tigation, and thus expose the workings Of
the Order. In Ohio and other States the
Catholics are striving to destroy the only
avenue for education left open to the chill
have church schools instead, and thus let
loose the worst Of theological quarrels all
over the land 1t is great gain to the
Catholics to get these prominent men III
Congress. They now have four members of
the United States Senate, one from each of
the States of New York, Missouri, Virginia
and Florida. The whole energy of the
Catholic Church is now expected to increase
is p overs in the United States The papist'
everywhere are watching the result o
Madigan's campaign in this District, ant
it will be hailed everywhere as a grea
triumph for the Catholics if New Englan,
Protcs tant District sends a Roman Cathol
to represent it in Congress- Are the Prot
estant Democrats of the 4Jh District willing
to build up the Roman hierarchy? Answe
at the polls: at least cut Madigan's name OF
your regular Democratic ticket. Rcmcmbc
you owe more to religious sentiments thai
you do to the party" &C., sc.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06

in the galleries, and maay Of the spectators
were apparently obIiySus Of the f,r,s that
an important historJtl scene was being
enacted ON the floor OF the Senate Chamber.
Mr.. Anthony said that tho state Of his
health was such as to forbid his placing any
more work on his shoulders, and he mus, ,
therefore, decline Mr.. E,lmunds was then
elected president pro TEN.
Mr. Anthony was more of a worker than
a talker, but his few speeches were charac-
terzed by force and wisdom. Most of his
labor was done in committee, AMI there lie
exercised a great influence upon legislation.
He was IL sturdy and patriUIic Republican,
and in the councils of his party his keen
Judgment and sagacious advice never failed
Of "A respectful hearing, For years he was
an advocate of woman suffrage, and fire.
quently presented petitions in its favor, as
well as the proposed sixteenth amendment
to the Constitution to secure the franchise
for woman. lie had long been widower,
his wife having died before he enterncd the
Senate. For the past tweve years his health
had steadily declined. In 1875 he had AZ
attack Of blood poisoning consequent upon
eating in Baltimore restaurant partridge
that was supposed to have been living on
Kalmia berries. On his way to Washington
last December to attend the late session of
Congress he was taken seriously i'll at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel and for few days his
life was despaired of From thence until
his death his condition perceptbly weak
encd, although he persisted in attending to
his congressional duties. In March last, the
Republican Convention Of Rhode Island
passed resolutions expressing for him a
hearty regard, and, in responding, he crit
icised his own life by saying of his quarter
of a century in the Senate; SIN looking back
bhlo ouSil hi 'h"O poli"u VI my uuOohHp'u-
Gus but not unfaithiu service, if find that
have not, like many OF my predecessors and
contemporaries, done anything to add lustre
to the annals of the state can truly say
that have not been wanting in the fidelity,
dis.ntcrestedness, and zeal with which |
have borne the high commission intrusted to
nv haud''
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
The Last Opportunity.

Tho genial ex-sheriff Clark offers Della
wareans thei. last opportunity, for this
season, of visiting Cape May and the Break
water on next Monday The exhiaratng
and re.juvenating influences of salt air are
too well-known to need even passing sag
gestion. To those whose business engage
ments will not permit Of an extended holiday
a days relaxation, such as is offered by Mr..
Clarl. is of inca!culable benefit. All work
and no play means that exhausted nature
quiet day on the water, where the atmos-
phere is absolutely free from all organic
impurities, is just such relief as the system
now and then demands.
The excursion will leave this city at Gas
a. m. and as the steamer will reach salt
water about 7.30 it will thus enable the
excursionists to drink in the vivifying influ-
ences of the ozone from the salt water for
nearly fifteen hours. Sheriff Clark is
entitled to great deal of credit for his
enterprise, and it is pleasing to know that
he will have very generous patronage.
'Music charms" will not be wanting to
add to the enjoyment of the party. The
First Regiment Band will be on hard with
choice selection of the latest gems Of har-
mony
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
Independent State Fair.

We are glad to note that the Independent
State Fair, conducted in the Schuetzen Park
during the past week by Mr.. Joseph Snav-
ely OF Orvlle, Ohio has closed SO success
fully. On Wednesday and Thursday thou
sands of persons witnessed the races and
trotting matches, and many expressions of
regret were heard FROM local merchants and
manufacturers who had neglected to avail
themselves of the opportunity offered for
exhibiting their goods. The cost was Ie-
duced to a nominal sum: in fact no cheaper
method Of introducing wares topublic notice
could he devised .han that inauguratod by
MIR. SnavoIy. Our townsmeu Isaac S. Bull
lock and Justis and Davidson had handsome
exhibits and secured large number Of
orders
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
An incxplicablc Problem.

Locking the stable after the horse is sto-
len may be a convenient policy at times, yet
it is not merely an absurd but, in certain
cases criminal policy. We do not know
if the Rentz Santley combination, which is
billed to appear at the Opera House this even
ing, is the same which has twice given per-
formanees on the same boards, such as the
women of this city, rich and poor alike, felt
it impossible to countenance by their pres
ence. All we have to judge by is the style
of the posters placarded on tho walls
throughout the city, and, gauged by this
standard, the indications are that the com,
ing performance will not depart from the
ways of its predecessors.
When the Rentz-Santley troupe left he
last Spring it was charged that a girl o
tender years, smitten with the stage-mania
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
The Man for President.

The Norning Mems and the Daity Rcpubli-
can of this city are surprised and paincd that
THE WILMINGToNIAN can support the norn-
ination of Governor Cleveland. We have
only to say that something more than a
passing breath of scandal begOtten chiefly
Of the fertile brain of the campaign liar,
would be necessary to induce us to drop the
support of the best candidate New York
has yet put forth. Mud Singing is all very
well, but who is willing to cast the first
stone, in the sense of the familiar parable,
without an accusing pang of conscience?
THE WILMINoToNIAN mcanwhil believes
with Il Maryland contemporary which bold
y says
Grover Cleveland is the man for President.
He seems to have oac fine quality that will
make him absolutely invunerablc i, G. he
knows how to keep his own counsel He
has the sparkle in his eye that keeps the
gentleman of the press ut bay. Whilst Blaine
is running around through his State giving
vent to various "opnions" &c, and prog
nosticatng that lie is going to be elected,
Grover Cleveland is quietly enjoying him
self without fear of the scribcs, who gener-
ally know so well how to manufacture a
mountain out of mole hill. Yet, if Mr..
Cleveland is approached in the right kind
Of II way, he talks reasonably free and has
VI. 7
their man. Blaine is willing to vapor upon
any empty nothing, so that lie can keep up
excitement Mr.. Cleveland chooses his
answers, which shows that he knows how
to keep his own coupsel'
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
A Manly Stand.

During the past week Senators Sherman,
Harrison and Edmunds-thrcc OF
the abest and most respected statesmen in
the U. S. Senate-have made speeches in
behalf Of the Republican cause and not one
of them descended into the pullicus of per-
sonal calumny to scandalize the social
status of Governor Cleveland. The manly
course of these distinguished Senators is a
well merited rebuke TO those who seek TO
degrade the canvass to the level of the Police
Gdzctte.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
Abstcntion the Best Policy.

The Boa:d of Trade has evidently taken
the proper coulse in regard to the difficulty
between the newly organized Water Com
mission and the Democratic members of
City Council. The question is purely and
of Wilmington and the Legislature. The
Court of Errors and Appeals has decided
that the citizens have no rights which the
Legislature is bound to respect, and circum-
stances have abundantly proven that in the
case of the Water Commission, the Legisla-
ture has been simply the unreluctant tool of
a ward politician who did not attempt to
disguise that the measure was gotten up for
the exclusive benefit of himself and dis
party, then driven from power.
We cannot too highly commend the manly
utterances of Mr.. E. Tatnall Warner, during
the debate at the Board of Trade meeting.
Mr.. Warner is one of our leading merchants,
a iar-sighted, keen business man, and one
whose every word carries weight with it.
He said che was opposed to the Water Com
mission and all other commissions on princi-
pie. The Water Commissioners themselves
were opposed to it. Although the water
works are now in the hands of men compe-
tent to manage them, the act creating the
commission conferred too much power to be
entrusted to any three men,"
How strongly do these words contrast
with those of the scheming politicians who
foisted this incubus of commission ON the
city. These men assured us with Jesuitical
craft that the measure was of a non-partisan
character; that its sole object was 10 take
| the Water Department out of politics and
give us an efficient service. To accomplish
this, forsooth, they committed the move
ment to the care of the most iron-handed
politician in the city; to the very man who
had had entire control or the work whose
efficiency was to be perfected. From the
moment that the commission became unnec.
essary, by the return of the Democrats tC
power, they became the most bitter and
remorseless enemies of the very body the!
had created, simply because the Commis
sionrrs proved too honest and too independ
cnt to be coerced, caioled Or bribed. Tina
the Commission will be starved out, Their
seems little reason to doubt. But we trus
it will linger on till the present Democrats
majority in Council has given up the ghost
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
PERSONAL.

The Misses Beccher and their mother returned
last Wednesday, from their Eastern "Trip.
Miss Florence Hall and Miss Fannie Marshbank
of Elkton are guests of Miss Lille Jones Of West
Eighth Street.
The friends of Miss Lucy Fullner will be
ploasedto learn that she is conNalcscmg fIrm her
recent illness.
Miss Amelia Fulmer returned. some days since
from Rehoboth, but these sweltcring dog days
cause her to audibly sigh for her " Cottage by
the sea-
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
The Switzerland of America.

On uext Thursday, September 18th Gouley
the prince of excursionists-will make it
possible for majority of our citizens to
visit one of the most picturesque localities
on the American continent; and it will be
remembered that just now when all nature
is making transposition of her foliage that
the scenery at and around Mauch Chunk -
surprisingly grand.
most excellent writer, in speaking of
the view from the top of Mount Pisgah says:
YES that is Mauch Chunk! Down, down
in that twisting serpentine ravine just under
us; down in the gorge between the mountain
sides, the sun on hot day rejecting, first
from one side then from the other, till it
seems as if the village would be par-boied
every twenty -four hours, and then washed
down into the Lehigh should there come Il
drenchng rain storm to start the current Of
rushing water down the side of the noun
tains rising high and abruptly on either
side
"ATountains and valleys, hills, ,ravines, little
villages and mining settlements below us,
with long blue ridges of mountains risingall
about us, as far as the eye can reach, attract
the tourist and add to the novelty of the
scene.
Everything seems to have been twisted and
scrunched, and hurled and piled together;
then turned, piled, and hurled together
again. as if the elements of nature had been
in rebellion when this part of the country
was finished or perfected, if we may call this
rugged broken grandeur below us, and far
outreaching, the perfection of nature. To
this fascinating spot have been justly
applied the favorite lines from Scott
so wond'rous wild, the whole might seem
The scenery of a Fairy dream
! "This route is up hill and down, over
rugged uncultivated country, rocks, stones,
mountains ravines, hills, cliffs, rocks stones,
decivites, hills, rocks, mountains; rocks
set up endwise and stuck ON edge, and you
have very good picture of the crooked cir
cuitous route by which we went and came
on this, the pleasantest railroad ride in our
life.
"As novel and entertaining as this excur-
sion is during the Summer season, its inter
est, beauty and pleasure are enhanced by
visit to and over the road in the Autumn.
"Rding around the mountain with loco
motive speed, the numerous landscapes
stretching about on every side, changing as
rapidly aud charmingly as the views in the
Kaleidoscope, keep the tourist rapt in con-
tinual state of enthusiastic admiration; the
, cool bracing atmosphere, the novelty of
whrling along the road at so great an eleva-
} ton without any apparent motive power, the
valley lying so far below, the various ranges
of hills and mountains with their trees and
vegetation in an endless variety of colorsa are
all calculated 10 make the beholder think
himself in scme enchanted fairy land.
''You may travel thousands of miles and
it will be difficult to find any other locality
SO truly picturesque"
It sB-Dr. Speck has ressued his R,iasUlGr
/ Trade Record. 1t is a clean well-edited
c sheet, and fills want not supplied by any
other pennsular paper.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06

"a 4 traveller, having to pass along a
dangerous road in the mountains, took a
donkey driver with him as guide. On
reaching a very steep precipicc, the latter
said to the traveller: 'Your honor will have
to be very careful now, for have lost many
dunky down there"
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
The Hall Type-Writcr.

Mcssrs. c. f. Thomas & Go. of 42l Mar
ket Street, this city, have accepted the sole
agency for Delaware of the now celebrated
Hall Typewriter. A representative of this
journal, an expert with the Remington and
familiar with the Caligraph, tried the Hall
and expressed a decided preference for ii
over either OF its predecessors. Any intelli-
gent person may learn the use of the
'IIalr' in a couple of weeks.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06
A Law-abiding People.

1t has constantly been claimed by the
Welsh aud their descendants that they arc
the most moral, law-abiding people extant.
The following taken from an English paper
seems to prove =
''The remarkable immunity from crime
that is enjoyed by Wales has been further
illustrated by Mr.. Justice Grove on circuit
At three assizes his lordship found no pris-
oncrs to try, and at Ruthin judge, sheriff,
chaplain, barristors, with grand and petty
juries, and shcrill7s retiruo, were all assem-
blcd to try one civil sut."
OF what other thiclSly settled part Of the
civilized word could such statement be
made? Tic Welsh may be proud of THEN
country, neither crime against the law moi
private controversy
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06

Ca8- An editor says that when he was in
prison for libeling a justice of the peace, lie
was requested by the gaolcr to give tho
prison puif.
g7I-Cards of invitation have been issued
for the Morning News Editorial Fishing
Excursion to the SHIP John Light on the
18th inst. Now for some good old-fashioned
fish-storics, with the sca-serpcnt and an
octopus or two thrown in!
E8-Two country attorneys, overtaking a
wagoner on the road, and thinking to bc
witty upon him, asked why his fore horse
was so fat and the rest 50 lean. The wago'
ner knowing them, answe red that lis fore
horse was lawyer, and IL Q res his cl'eats
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-09-06

sB-Dr. Speck has reissued his Rniasulor
Trade Record. 1t is clean wcl-edited
sheet, and fills want not supplied by any
other peninsular paper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-10-24

eve are informed that Mr.. K. Cros-
Ter L. L. Cooper and others " H. u
bois county folks who went 10 the Blaine
hippodrome At Evansville Wednesday,
fell among q crowd Of thieves, who re-
iieved tieir pockets Of whatever loose
change was in them, Mr.. Crosier los
ing 81 90. Mr.. Cooper So, and me other
man : gold watch. Its very natural :
crowd drawn TO see such : magnetic
Knight Of the Lobby as Blaine, should
follow one or bis brilliant examples IN
public life, and some &C them It Ienst
should prey upon their peighbors' peck
eta, O. Nr. Fisher alleges b aine did ia
the Little Rock railroad business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-10-24

Mr.. janice s. Cark, the accommodate
ing general ticket agent Of the T., +. &
81. Il. R'y, has given the Democracy who
may sttend the meeting ct Birdseye
next Wednesday, at which the gallant
Col. GRAY aud eloquent Gov. Hubbard
viii speak. round trip one-fare rates
from Milltown. VeIpcn, Dale, Jasper,
aud intermediate stations.
Tho hospitable citizens Of Jefferson
and adjoining townships, have made Or
engagements for . grand picnic dinner,
free Tor everyone. and will be glad 70
welcome everybody TO the feast.
Dubois Democrats should turn out en-
masse. and make this . monster meeting
and greeting to our standard. bearer for
Governor or Indiana. Come Ia process
sions, with your bands, glee clubs, wives,
sweethearts and children, and LEI us have
an old fashioned glori6cstion meeting
over the brilliant prospects for = return
or honesty aud u~prightness N our gov
ernment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-10-24

DlFn. on Thursday morning Oct. 23d,
1894, WILLIAM LEIGHTON, aged 10 yesrs'
son Of Wood Leighton and wife Of
jasper.
"wiliie" was IN interesting. intelii-
gent and amiable boy, who bad made
many friends by bis manly conduct
since he came 10 Jasper. Ills relatives
receive the heartfelt sympothies Of al
their a~cquaintances, who can only offer
the poor consolation that Willie Il for.
free from evil infuenceaa and phvsi.
cal suffering, and awaiting them with
Joy Ia q better world.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-10-24

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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-10-24
NV FINN. The City Flour MiIlshave

NEW FIRM The City Flour Miilshave
associated with the old fIrm Mr.. Jesse
Is Kessncr. and the title OF the new firm
is Eckert Bros n Co. This will mako =
very strong business combination, as
Mr. Kessner's ability 10 buy and dis
pose Of produce fairly IL u~nexcelied In
this locality, and his experience IN that
line will be = great help 70 the mill,
while The other partners experience in
milling will be always q guara mere 81
the superior quality Of their product,
which will render satisfaction when test
ed. We wish the new firm all the pros
perity possible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-10-24

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! few months.
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