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The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
THE ILLUSTRIoUS DEAD.

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The recent announcement of the death of
Bishop Wiley reminds us that death has reap
within the past decade. Since 1872 the Meth
odist Episcopacy has lost on an average one
member for each year, including two for
1884. This is an appalling mortality and it
amply demonstrates that death is no respec-
tor of persons.
A cablegram from Foo-Choo, China last
Saturday announced the death there of
Bishop Isaac W. Wiley of the Methodist
Episcopal Church of this country. He was
making an episcopal tour of the missions in
China and Japan, and his death was sudden
and unexpected. He died at the residence
of N. j. Plumb, missionary at Foo-Choo
death resulting from p tupor IL, the ,st2yS
ach. Bishop Wiley was born IN LoaalSvosn,
Penn. March 20, 1926. While receiving an
education for the ministry and preparing to
enter the Sophomore Glass of Dickinson
College, his health failed and forced him to
abandon his studies Afterward he turned
to the study of medicine, and was graduated
from the medical department of the Univer-
sity of New York in 1916. He began the
practice of mis- profession in Western Penn
sylvania, and eventually settled in Potts
vile. In 1850, at the instance of the Rev.
DR.. Durbin, the missionary Secretary, he
went as medical missionary to Fuo-Choo,
he remained four years. On his return to
this country he filled pastoral positions sue
cessively on Staten Island, in Newark, and
in Jersey City. In 1858 he was made Prin-
cipal of the Pennington Seminary and he
continued TO fill the office until 1864. In
1872 he was elected by the General Confer
ence editor of the Ladies Repository, pub
lshed in Cincinnati. He filled this posi-
tion with success. In 1879 he was elected
Bishop. He possessed versatile mind,
great industry and tenacity of purpose; was
lucid, forceful preacher, ready debater
and conservative church officer. His
thorough knowledge of Foreign Christian
missions made him an authority on all ques-
tions growing out of their administration.
Much of his episcopal life has been spent in
China and Japan. His residence in this
country was in Cincinnati. For fourteen
years Bishop Wiley had General supervision
of the educational interests Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in the South, ard labored
personally in that section. When ground
was broken, and the cornerstone laid for
the Methodist Episcopal University at Chat
ia nooga, Tenn, last spring, Bishop Wiley
officiated.
At the midday of his usefulness, in for
eign land, but with his face heavenward,
Bishop Wiley received the summons from
the inexorable messenger that his mission in
life was ended.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Cheering News.

Reports from our local shipyards state
that contracts have already been signed
which will insure employment to our me-
chanics for many months, and the Pittsburg
Dispatch reports the iron business of that
locality unaffected by the election and bet
ter now than it has been for months.
1t speaks volumes for the stability of our
form of government, when party which has
dominated all national legislation for
twenty-four years, can be displaced with
only temporary shock to our vast and var.
led business interests.
The Shenandoah Valley iron works, in
Page county, which suspended operations
two weeks ago, have opened up again, all
difficulty as to wages the cause of the sus.
pension, having been satisfactorily arrange
ed.
The Frankstown rolling mills, which ha.
been idle for four months have resumed op
erations, and it is Thought will be kept run
ming all winter 1t is expected that the new
paper mill, recently built by the same firm
will start up on Thursday, giving employ
ment to 600 men.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
A Worthy Cause,

Some months since few residents o.
Edgemoor banded themselves together fol
he purpose of Strengthening their christian
characters and also TO the end that theil
united influence for good might extend tC
those not within the jurisdiction of church
| fellowship. This little baud months ago
with Mr.. Bradbury, at its head, organized a
prayer meeting which met at stated intervals
at the homes of those Immediately interested
and after number of conversions had oc-
Cured sabbath school was organized and
the day school room Of the village was
utilized for sabbath school purposes. Dur
revival of religion permeated this place and
more than a score of names were enrolled
upon the record for church membership:
and in order that these people shall have
suitable facilities for divine worship they
have determined to erect plain chapel and
for this purpose an organization has been
effected for raising sufficient money
and also for directing the enterprise. The
ladies connected with this charge gave a
most enjoyable entertainment last Wednes-
day evening and the hasty disappearance of
tion that the ladies of Edgemoor can arrange
oysters, chicken and turkey in the most ap-
petizing methods.
The proceeds of this supper will form a
nucleus around which may cluster sufficient
funds to erect Temple for the propagation
of divine truths.
"The Ladies' Mite Society," connected
with this charge has tender appreciation
of the christian sympathy which has been
extended them by their friends in Whining
ton, aud through the columns of The WILL
MINGToNIAN the society wishes to convey it's
gratitude to the following persons for the
substantial encouragement given during
Maggie Ball, Miss Clara Crabb, Miss Claudia
Bowers Master Homer L. Ltzenberg, Master
Marshall Tindall, Master frankie Porter,
Sister Hannah Grubb, Mrs. II. e. Black.
burn, Mrs, Addie Crabb, Mr.. A. @.
Smith, Mr., Clinton Grubb, Mr.. Howard T.
Fessmire, Mr.. George w. Grubb, Mr., Viii.
liam Kennedy, Master Douglass NJ. Hof-
fecker, Master Frank Mccormick, Miss Bell
Allen, Mr.. j. o. Mccormick, Mr.. Samuel
Blackiston, Mr. Henry Caly Baker, ]. K
Brown, D. D. s., Mrs. S. A. Alrich, and
Messrs. Albert G. Smith and Thomas d.
Brown of the Domestic Sewing Machine
Company.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Cabinet Making.

A distinguished gentleman in New York,
being importuned recently to write letter
to Presdent-elect Cleveland giving him
some advice about the formation of his Cab
met, replied: "My Dear sir, the President is
the only Cabinet maker. 1t is indelicate for
anyone to suggest to him who should be his
advisers. But there are many who will be
willing to give him their counsel. If l
should advise at all it would be thus: "Who
should not be appointed Cabinet Ministers
The men who have been candidates for the
Presidency. The reason: Once a candidate,
always candidate. Each one of the men
who have developed their aspirations for the
Presidency thinks it great mistake that he
was not nominated at Chicago. That he
would have made greater President thar
the elect. ANY one of them who would ac.
cept seat in the Cabinet would do so witt
this idea always dominant. If the Presi
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
The New Drop Curtain, and other
matters.

The fine old painting Vera Cruz. the drop
scene at the Grand Opera House, has at last
disappeared,
1t has been "wiped out" by order of the
management; and on Thanksgiving night its
successor, gaudy blue and gold curtain
effect took its place, and was seen for the
first time by the theatre-going public.
For many years, the last generation or so,
the placid beauty of that old painting by
Hawthorne has been admired. The fact of
its being so well known, as the careless habit
often is, should not be allowed to influ-
ence the truth that it was a remarkably fine
piece of scenic work.
At the time of the proposition made
some months ago that change was intend
ed, the hope was expressed in these columns
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
PRICE TWO GENTS.

that it would not result in the obliteratioi
of that work of art. Rut it seems the ques
zion of economy has prevailed and "Veri
Cruz" is no more.
1t is very much to be regretted and addi
tionlly so as the effect that takes it place is
in no measure an adequate exchange.
The new curtain is simply an architectur.
al effect, there is no point of interest in it.
1t is not picture. Vera Cruz was other.
wise. As the gaze fell on its beautiful dis
tant effect of water its historical associations
with the old fortress of San Juan d Ulloa
in full view, the mind was mperceptibly
borne to the Mexican struggle of 1s47 with
the names of Scott and Perry and Santa
Anna. The deep placid waters and grim
parapets We're the witnesses of a stirring
time in the history of our country.
Kind words for the President-eIect,
The Washington Gazette which was an un-
compromising foe of Governor Cleveland
during the campaign says:-
Grover Cleveland is the President-elect of
the United States. A new man, untrammeled
by pledges or entangling alliances, elected
by Democrats and Republicans, he will en-
ter upon his official duties in a more FORUM
ate manner than any of our Presidents since
Washington. He is lucky man. Still
young, almost frendless, and, up to a very
few years ago, obscure; he has steadily walk
ed up to position, power, fame, with an al
most unimpeded step. There can be no
doubt of his ability. There is a little ques-
tion about his integrity There certainly is
none about his luck.
In reviewing President-elect Clevelard's
record, we are struck by the fact that no sus
picion of his integrity has ever presented IT.
self
He is man of strong convictions, of few
words, of determined will, of amazing ply
sical vitality, and while probably not a
profound man, is evidently safe one.
But the pictures age seemed sufficient
reason for its condemnation. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that such ruling prevailed.
The new curtain is monotonous mass of
drapery occupying the whole facade without
relief of any kind save an approach of two or
three steps, in the centre of which is red
carpet,
At the door of the Institute Building an
show business has set up its pos
ters Upon one is a picture of an angel and
upon another the rather startling invitation,
in large type, sect ticket to Heaven"
Upon investigation the ''show" appears to
be an exhibition of number of canvases
an ideal of what st. John saw
in the Revelations.
To large section of our most respectable
citizens the manner of advertisement in
these placards is a direct insult to their
most serious sentiments, and to many
Others, who, though they may not accord a
similarity of religious belief still agree in
respect to those sentiments, the
trite coarseness and vulgarity conveyed is
equally condemned.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
An Annoyance.

1t getting to be disagreeably common
for a crowd of untamed youths to go around
this city about midnight upsetting ash bar
rels. If there was any fun to be extracted
from adding increased filth to the streets
there might be some paliaton for this of
fense against good manners; but as there
can be no valid reason given, fol
this midnight indecency it is fair to presume
that the offenders are either drunk or ar,
itinelant imbeciles.-in either case they need
restraining.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Jacksonian Language,

Governor Cleveland recently said:-'T in
tend to be President of the United States.
just as have been Governor of the people
of New York, and both parties will be dis
appointed in me in that particular; but l
shall be safe if obey the law of the land,
and I'm going to do it and let the politicians
howl -
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Beware of the Trojan Horse.

1t is authoratively stated that a
number of wealthy Democrats of Buffalo,
contemplate forming syndicate to purchase
the largest diamond ever cut in the United
States in order to present it to Governor
Cleveland, prior to his Inauguration as Presi-
dent. Unless those gentlemen wish to oblo.
quize the incoming administration they will
let the diamond business" severely alone,
It is matter of recent history that Presi.
dent Grants ready acceptance of bull-pup,
and thoroughbred horses, cast an odium OF
his administration which cannot be outlived
and the people of this country will be disap
pointed if President Cleveland does no
summarly decapitate "all trojan horses
bearing gifts
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Speed the Parting Guest.

The Southern papers are saying great
many nice things about President Arthur
nowadays. The burden of them all is, how
ever; "speed the parting guest" ."-P6.la-
delphia Press.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Tardy But Just,

1t is not out of place to say that Grover
Cleveland has conducted himself since cleo
tion with rare good taste and becoming dig
nifty. His conduct since the votes were cast
suggests that he will give the country
respectable and creditable administration
Philadelphia Press.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29

GS-It is currently reported that on the
9th inst, a Democratic daily will be launch
ed upon the uncertain sea of Wilmington
journalism.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
Two of a Kind.

General Jackson had 219 electoral votes in
1882 Governor Cleveland gets the same
number in 1884. History repeats itself.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
PERSONAL.

Hon. Chas. B. Lore starts for Washington
on Monday morning to attend the second
session of the XLVIII Congress. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Lore.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29

G8 Advertise your holiday goods in the
fayorite family jonrnal THE WrLMINeToN-
IAN.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
Forgotten Favorites.

The Critic holds that the popularity
of books is not test of their perma-
nent value, and then cites some instan-
ces of proof: "Thus one of the most
popular writer's of our green and salad
days was Mistress Fanny Fern. Her
Fern Leaves had sale of nearly 1OO,-
600 copies, her Ruth HALF of IS, 900.
and her Shady Side of $4,000. Few
books of their day equalled them in
popularity. But where, oh! where are
they today? Out of print and out of
remembrance, every one of them.
Another famous literary woman of a
generatian ago was Fanny Forester
those days our literature was proli fic in
Fanny Ferns and Fanny Forresters
and Minnie Myrtles-whose collected
writings, in two-volume edition bear
ing the title of 'Alderbrook' had q sale
of 80 900 copies; and the biography OF
the amiable writer found Is, 900 pur-
chasers. Still another widely-known
writer was Miss Cummins, whose
'Lamplighter' had a circulation of near
~ or quite 100000. Our fathers regard.
ed 'Doesticks' as funny-and so he was
more or less-and bought II 900 copies
OF his books; and to Offset the account
probably, they purchased $4,000 copies
of that exhilarating work, Benton MS
Thirty Years. View and 145.OOO
Kahe's Arctic Explorations It is
quite true that these books are "out OF
print and out of remembrance" but
they were certainly very valuable to
their day and generation.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04

French 8ombardm0nt OF . Chinese Port.
Dispatches from English sources confirm the
news Of tho French success 1T Foo Chow, and
even carry the story to later hour of Saturday:
When Admiral Courbet ordered his ironclads
to open fire he was CALAMITY responded to by a
squadron Of ten Chinese gunboats on the
RiveS Min. These were Offered by Euro
peans, and the Chinese gunners served their
pieces well, but the csliber of the guns was
too small for the shot to inflict serious injury
on the French. The latter fred with terrible
effect, and the discipline was perfect From
the moment the French guns got the range
on ON the Chinese fnt boats Itletsss rain Of
craft steamed hither and thither. One by
one they went down with great gaping holes
in their sides, until seven of the well-fought
gunboats had sunk, with tho dragon dag
still flying. The remainder were captured
for want Of unwOunded men to serve the guns.
took position opposite the great arsenal of
Foo Chow. Its fanking forts and water batter
les replied at first with some spirit, but the
French shells were dropped beyond them in
the arsenal ITSELF A tremendous explosion
that shook the earth showed that French
shell had fallen into powder magazine.
From that moment the Chinese firing ceased
For three hours the French guns poured
storm Of shells upon the arsenal, which was
now on fire in several places. The signal to
cease firing was at length given, and it was
seen that the place was utterly destroyed Tow
ard nightfall several detachments of sailors
and marines landed without opposition. The
Chinese batteries were deserted, and the place
was in the hands of the French. No advance
was attempted on the city of Foo Chow itself.
The French feet cannot ascend the river any
further.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
Unused to Swearing.

The New York Times tells this rath-
or good story of a lady who evidently
did not know the nature of an oath:
A few days ago two ladies called at
the custom house to see about getting
some imported articles out of the hands
of the government officers. They were
directed to the proper department.,
where courteous deputy collector in
formed them that it would be necessary
for the owner of the articles in ques-
ton to make oath as to their character.
This statement caused the elder lady
evident distress. She remarked I'M
easily that she did not want to swear.
"The law requires that you should
swear to the facts" said the deputy col
lector, as he proceeded to fill out the
necessary affidavit
"But I cannot-I really don't want
to, expostulated the lady.
1T is absolutely necessary that you
should replied the officer, and he i'm
mediately read, very rapidly, the usual
form, land you do solelnnly and truly
swear" etc.
"The lady cast an appealing glance
at the imperturbable officer, then looked
resignedly at her smiling companion,
and said: well, I suppose if I must
must, but the Lord have mercy on my
soul--damn it,"
The astonished deputy collector ex-
planned to the lady the nature of the
oath required.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
The Candidates l6istake.

MADAM, may I kiss these beautiful
children?" inquired the candidate, as
he leaned over the front gate.
Certainly, sir; there is no possible
objection"
"They are lovely darlings," said he,
after he had finished the eleventh, ]
have seldom seen more beautiful babes.
Are they all yours, marm?"
The lady blushed deeply.
"Of course they are," he continued
F'the sweet little treasuses! From
whom else, marin, could they have in
herited these limpid eyes, these rosy
cheeks, these profuse curls, these come
~ figures and these musical voices?"
The lady continued blushing.
''By the way, marm," said he, ''may
bother you to tell your estimable hus-
band that candidate for-called up
on him this EVENING""
"Alas! good SIR" quoth the lady, ~
have no husband!'
"But these children, madam-you
surely are not widow?"
II feared you were mistaken, sir,
when you first came up. These are not
my children. This is an orphan asy-
lum."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
The Chee6est Girl.

The Brooklyn Union-A Angus has an
account OF the "cheekiest" servant girl
on record. There are some in Troy
who nearly equal her, however:
Bridget Gildea, an eighteen year old
servant girl, sued Mrs. Edward Ryer
before Justice Courtney this morning
to recover $40, one months wages.
Mrs. Ryer said: 1T took the girl
three hours to iron five pillow cases.
When would wake her up at o'clock
on Monday morning to do the washing
she would tell me that she didn't want
to get up before daylight, and the wash
ing could wait. I told her to press the
water out of some vegetables, and she
answered me: ooh, put them in the
oven to dry I asked her what had be.
come of two breakfast knives that I
missed, and she said she thought the
cat must have swallowed them. When
told her that she couldn't 20 out on
Sunday afternoon she said she must
have the fresh air or she'd die before
she had time to get married. I asked
her to bake some biscuits, and she said
that she did't come as cook, but that
she could recommend me one. The trou-
BILE had with that girl, Judge, was
running my health, and I had to dis
charge her" Mr.. Ryer said that he
had offered Bridget SIS on account of
her wages, and she let the money lay
on the table. Judge Courtney took
this IS offered into account and gave
Judgment for the other S. for Bridget.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
Private Henry Q Dad Follow.

A letter from an officer at Fort Buford, OAK.
says: Private Charles B. Henry, who was shot at
Cape Sabine for theft would never have been &C.
cepted a. . member Of the Lady Franklin Bay
expedition had his character been ~ well
known to the authorities who organized il a. It
was to some Of the members Of the Seventh
United States cavalry. He Joined Troop g, Of
that regiment, in 1876, under his proper name
Charles Buck In the fall of 1877 the reg
iment camped At Fort Buford for
while, after its return from the Nez
Perce campaign, during which time Buck en-
ployed his spare time in forging checks for .
considerable amount on the post traders Leigh
ton, and Jordon. For some unaccountable
reason he was not punished for this offense
Being emboldered for having escaped punish
ment for his offense at Buford, he again en-
gagged in the same business while the Seventh
cavalry was campcd ut Camp Sturgis, where
F For Meade now stands, during the summer of
1873 He operated this time on the field traders,
Fanoheim and Roberts, and was again de-
tected, tried by conrt martial, convicted and
sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from
the service, with q fol FIXTURE of all pay and a.
!oWances, and to be confined at hard labor, un-
der charge of . guard, for one year. He
served his sentence, I believe, at Fort Meade,
OAK. Ho again enlisted, under the name OF
Charles b. Henry. and was assigned to the
Fifty cavalry, from which he was detailed for
the arctic expedition, where his conduct was
in keeping with his former acts. He was q
plausible rascal, ready of speech, and could
easily impose himself upon unsuspecting per-
sons.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
important to Oairymon.

Hon. q E. Marvin, Of Rochester, Olmsted
Co., Mimi, general superintendent of the dairy
department Of the worlds exposition, has is
sued = circular letter to the dairymen of the
world. stating the amount and division of pre-
miums and the conditions of competition there
for. In the agricultural department $s6, 600 is
offered in premiums, of winch &c. 600 is ap-
propriated for the dairy division-46 900 for
dairy stock, and $4,000 for dairy products,
appliances, etc. All entries for dairy machinery
and appliances must be made by Nov Is, and
goods received by Dec. l. All entries for
dairy products must be made by Dec. Is, and
goods received by Jan. S, 1885, between which
Correspondents is especially invited from
state superintendents, secretaries of dairy and
produce exchanges, manufacturers of dairy
Implements, and all others interested in dairy
products Address all correspondence to
ChsrlesE Marvin, general superintendent dairy
department. Rochester, MINI.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-09-04
". T. 8tory's Imbecility.

The imbecility of W. F. Storey, proprietor
Of the Chicago Times, was established beyond
question Thursday, and Judge KnicKerbacker
appointed Austin L Patterson conserva tor of
his estate, which consists mainly of the Chica-
go Times. Patterson has been business mana
ger Of tho Times for good many years, and
is technically the fittest person for the posi-
ton. Mrs. Storey, however, wanted to get rid
Of him and manage the property herself. To
this end charges were made against
his integrity, which the court seems
not to have credited The medical
experts say: Eat the medical examination last
Saturday" DR.. Lyman said, .'as to the condition
ically termed parisis, OF partial paralysis. tend
ing toward complete paralysis, and mentally I
found him in . state Of complete dementia. Tho
tests / applied were various. In my opioion,
he has no notion of what is said to him, or what
is going on around him. He is approaching
the conclusion of his disease, the average dur
alton Of which is two or three years.