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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-12-31

miles from the seat of war have already commit
TED suicide to keep from falling into the hands of
the enemy, and more than one half of the popu-
latlon has left the city for places of greater
security. l heard one of our preachers yester-
day trying to allay the fears of the people bv
telling them that the beggars in the city Of
foochow are still on the streets begging" By
this Inquire he meant to say that the CITY, al
though captured, was not pillaged. 1t was not
gwen over to an uncontrolled soldiery but was
under an orderly civil government, and the
beggars had not become robbers.
NO surer sign could be given that
the gospel has transformed the hearts of the ma
tive Christian community in Foochow than the
TACT stated IN Miss Newtons letter, on another
page, mat though no foreigners were in the city
during the period of the French attack vet
pubic services at our mission church were not
suspended for single Sabbath. II is not
strange that those unconnected with the church
looked on In wonder, as they saw these Chris
uans assemble for prayer-meeting, while the
roar OF the French guns was in their ears Our
readers VIII be interested in the cut on the op-
poslte page showing Chinese temple on an Is
land In the river Min little distance above
Foochow This temple is much visited bv for.
eigners on account of Its picturesqueness
Missionary Herald
misunderstanding English papers
give telegraphic news that the French would
not advance for some time toward the interior,
and that they were suffering severely from sick
ness on the coast. A great meeting of the
Malagasy was held near the capital July 8, to
express the will of the people concerning resist
auce TO the French. 1t was the second public
appearance of Queen Ranavalona. 1t is est-
mated that 100000 people We're present, and the
greatest order prevailed throughout the day,
though the proceedings were marked with GREAT
enthusiasm Under the canopy which covered
the queen there lay on one table a large, hand
some Bible, and on another crown. In her
address, the queen declared that she had done
all In her power to bring war to an end, describ-
ing the methods she had employed. and affirm
ing that the indemnity which the French now
demanded was for losses which they themselves.
ana not the Malagasy, had caused She charged
ner people not to inJure the foreigners among
them, who, with the exception of the French
were all their friends. While urging her soldiers
to defend the integrity of the nation, she added
Yet. oh people, whatever be our strength, or
however great our numbers, all will be in vain
without the aid of God so let each one of us
cause" I''
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-12-31
THE MISSION FIELD.

-HANGCHoW, CHINA.-We find the
following in the correspondence of The Mission
arg from the Rev. Mr.. Stuart, of the Southern
Presbyterian mission.
One week ago the project of the CITY. with
the magistrate of the district in which we re-
side came to the General Benevolence Asylum
near US, and sent for the Roman Catholic priest
to meet them there. On his appearance thew
informed him that on account Of the disturbed
state of the country, they would not be able to
protect him and his associates. So thew gave
him ten days in which to remove to a place Of
safety. They promised to take charge of the
orphans In the founding establishment and the
scholars In the -chool under the care of the sis.
ters. The priest replied that he was not a
Frenchman, but an Austrian but the officials
SAID that they could not 90 into the question of
nationallty-it was enough that he was a Ro.
man Catholic The ten days limit will expire
two days hence. We hear that four sisters had
lett here some weeks ago, and that only the
priest and two sisters remain. The native
preacher remarked 20 me to day that he had
heard that they did not intend to obey the order
of the officials.
AS to the disposition Of the people, we have
not noticed any change in t. cir demeanor to-
wards as. We go about the streets and keep up
the usual work Of preaching and teaching lust az
formerly. But the native preachers say that
Jne people OIJen ask them questions, and make
remarks about US which require them to explain
the difference between the Protestants and
Roman Catholics, and also between Americans
and Frenchmen The fact that the great body
of the Chinese do not know any difference be-
tween the churches and the nations causes us to
feel some uneasiness for our personal safety. the
safety Of the native adherents and the proper
ty.
We are all anxiously waiting to hear where
the French will strike next. We earnestly pray
for peace, but the Lord reigns, and will doubt
less bring good out Of this evil. think that the
war will enlighten the Chinese on three points
at least. First, they will learn more of eeopra
ply in few months than they learned in a
lifetime before They regard China a. the great
Middle Kingdom" and all other nations as
small States or the outside Of her borders and
tributary to her. They speak Of the present
war as the rebellion of the French Secondly.
they will lear that there is difference between
the Roman Catholic and the Protestant Church
and religion. They now constantly confound
as with the Catholics, and sscribe many OF their
Objectionable practices to us also. Thirdly they
will learn that the cruelties and barbari6es Of
French warfare are infinitely more merclful
than those OF their own soldiers Annihilation
Of men, women. and children is the object aimed
at in their warfare. II is reported that many
peop'e in Ningpo, which is yet several hundred
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. regard the Central as the most valuable of
all our Church papers. 1t is doing a work and
supplying want in religious literature not ac
complished by any other periodical in the United
States. O. b. MOORE, Little Rock, Ark.
(Late) Attorney General of the State.
"T The Central is the ablest and most dignifed
religious paper that l read
(Prof) @. G. WIGHT, Baltimore. Nd.
e" 1t is one of the few papers that keeps abreast
OF the times, and Is ever ready in defence of the
truth, to deliver blow to the enemies of true
religion that strikes between the Joints of the
harness. (Judge) W. H. BURROUGHS.
Norfolk, Va
am gratifed to say that the Central Pres
6yter1Gn is fearless and aggressive foe to error
and has done more to relieve the subtle mind of
doubts and fears engendered by false philoso-
phles than any other paper in the South"
(Judge) D. ScHENcK North Carolina
The signal ability and admirable spirit with
which you are conducting the Central Presb,,ts-
ran leaves its friends nothing to desire bevond
such an extension of its circulation as will brine
It's instructive and wholesome reading matter
into the homes of all our people"
Rev. I. D. WITHERsPooN. L. D..
Louisville Ky
III consider the Central Presbyterian now the
a6lest paper published in the Presbyterian
Church, either North or South 1 would be glad
II every member of my church took a copy.7
Rev. ). W. NEIL, San Antonio, Texas.
am delighted with the paper"
L. :. FoRMAN Midway, XIV.
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CEN TR AL RAN
FOR 1885.

and OF the principles Of the Presbyterian
1t aims the
LII notices the yn,b
or affects Christianity. ~ eS' o 'ne Onurch'
these questions. fF" - '00nS 'u9 OhrlSuan view OF
COURTESY 0"9 III 'ne oounaS OF CHRISTIAN
o. 1t gives full religious ~
@ anu also carefully prepared summary religious news fra
I IL gives choice religious reading carefully prepared the %
90 IN order to extend circulation and usefulness the service
IN aa0 at So so make proportion to the work eT
secular published n the South f' FNP"0' eHsiouS OF
following few the testimonials quarters that have
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For genuine valuable, instructive informa-
ton your paper is not in the rear of any. I
IKE 1t more and more all the time"
Rev. K. K SMooT, D. D., Austin Tex.
10 the usual elements of good religious
paper 1t adds fine literary and scientific cnI-
lure and Is an honor to the Presbyterian Church.
Fev' JOHN LEYBURN, D. D., Baltimore, Nd.
You are doing the cause of truth good
service Rev. T. R. WEIGH D. D
Little Rock Ark
ind more satisfaction and profit in the
CentrGt Presbyterian than in any other paper
puoilshed IN the Southern Presbyterian Church"
Rev. E. o. FREERsoN Norfolk, Va.
1t richly merits the confidence and favor Of
'ne whole Ohurch. Rev. VIM. IRVINE,
Christiansburg, KY.
think you give us the ablest paper in the
OhuFch Rev j. H. BRYsoN, D. D.,
Huntsville, Ala.
wish its circulation were greatly increased
Tor regard 1t as in the truest sense wi,nes1
bearer for the truth"
Rev. ]. LowR1E WILSON,
McConnellsville, S. C.
To many readers of the Central P-esb,teria.
the Judgment and taste displayed in the conduct
OF the paper will be as potent recommendation
as the conspicuous ability with which its edito-
rails are written" Rev. T. L. preston. D. D
Lexington, Va.
The publication of such paper is a noble
contribution to Christian literature"
Rev. M. D. HOGE, D. D., Richmond. Va.
ltending its circulation at our r, duced
rs and others: l. We will send DR.. B. M.
volume, to any minister or other person
Or we will send DR.. Smith Bible Die.
will send "The Reign of Law" by the
we will send DIR. Hoppin's Pastoral
lcations. 5. Or we will allow 81 commits
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
Human Misery.

If we could measure the pain we re-
ceive from unkind words and unkind
deeds, from expressions of distrust, O,
suspicion, or reproach, from the forget
fitness of those We remember and the
indifference of those We cherish, we
should probably find that 1t comprised
by far the greater part Of our misery
Taken separately, each one Of these
little pangs SO freely scattered around
and 80 constantly endured does not ap'
pear very important; but, coming as
they do, one upon another day after
day and year after year, they press
heavily upon us, taking the light from
the eye and the joy from the counte.
nance, and deepening the wrinkles
which age alone would trace but
lightly. "Smal sands make up the
mountain, moments make the year and
trihes life"
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
Political.

The Democratic State Convention o
New York met on Wednesday and or.
ganized with William Il. Smith, o.
Clinton county, as permanent chair
man. The danger of rupture with
'Cammany was averted by giving that
faction an equal representation with
tho County Democracy. No instruc
tons were given to the delegates to the
National Convention. and the resolu-
tions adopted are very brief and are
silent ia regard to the tariff question.
It is cl..imed by the friends of Cleve.
land that the delegation will stand
three to one in his favor, and Flower 8
adherents are said to concbde Cleve.
land strength of two to one. The new
State Central Committee met last night
and unanimously reelected Daniel
Manning az Chairman.
Tie Louisiana Democratic State Con-
ventiDu, in session al Baton Rouge, on
Tuesday Light, adopted resolution
declaring "'rhat the nomination of
Samuel j. Mlden as the standard bear
er Of the Democratic party in the COM
ing campaign is not only essential as a
rebuke so fraud and misgovernment,
bat is hereby declared to be the duty Of
the Democratic party to itself and the
country, and as a reward for the devo-
ton 10 the party which he has served
with such fidelity in the past.
Tue Democratic State Convention of
Michigan, in session at Detroit, on
Wednesday chose delegates to Chicago.
They are said to be " unmistakably"
for Cleveland.
The Colorado Democratic Convention,
in session at Denver, on Wednesday,
selected an uninstructed delegation to
the Chicago Convention. Cleveland is
said to be their probable choice.
The Georgia Democratic State Con.
vention met on Wednesday in Atlanta
and chose CT veland delegates to the
Chicago Convention.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
A Friend in n e0d.

Ole Bull the celebrated violinist'
early adventures in France were OF tn
most extraordinary kind. He coult
! obtain no situation and sank lower int
penury.
The cholera was raging in Paris, ant
it was no suitable moment for yOuni
foreign artist to make his way there
lie was at the point of starvation wher
a strange man stepped in, as the got
out Of the machine, and saved him in
very curious way.
At the pension where he lived he me-
one morning a stranger who was, hi
was told, detective. Ole Bull said
something which this stranger over
heard, and he entered into conversation
with him.
The young Eorseman frankly told
him the state of his affairs, and the
detective took bin to an estaminet
close by.
"Lisien," said the stranger. 81
know you are in want; but follow my
advice; you must try your luck at
play"
"But have no money
"You must manage to get five
francs; then go tonight between ten
aud eleven o'clock, not earlier, to
Frascati's in the Boulevard Mont
niartre. Mount the stairs, ring the
bell, and give your hat boldly to the
Eyeried servant in attendance; enter
the hall, 20 straight to the table, put
your five francs on the red, and let 1t
remain there"
The young man ran home, raised FIVE
francs, and was Oh the spot at the ap.
pointed hour. He made his way to the
green table, surrounded by ladies and
gentlemen playing at trente ct quarante.
He placed his five francs on the red,
but, through his awkwardness, it rolled
over to the black and was lost. He
stood as If struck By lightning. without
q sen in his pocket. He came 20 HIM
sell on hearing:
Messieurs, taites vos jeux."
He called "Cinq francs," but his
foreign accent made it sound like
"Cent francs" and one hundred francs
were showed over to him as his win
nings.
He stood pale for q moment, unable
to speak or move, then placed his
money on the red, and won once again,
and yet again, until at last eight hun.
dred francs in gold lay in a heap before
him.
Suddenly from amid the crowd sur
rounding the tabla delicate hand
cleaning with diamonds glided over
the golden pile; but the iron hand OF
the Norwegian grasped the little white
Que.
A woman's shrek was heard several
voices called out:
"Turn him out ~
But man near Ole Bull, in calm,
clear voice that seemed to command,all
in the room, said:
Madame, do not touch that gold"
and to Bull, Monsieur, take your
money, please. " :,
His friend, in whom he recognized
the mysterious stranger of the morning,
TO DO no ether than Vidocq, the head of
the secret polics in Paris.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
Cen. Buffers Letter or Acceptance.

NEW YORK, June 18.-Gen. B. f.
Buffers letter accepting the Greenback
nomination for President describes the
legal tender currency ~ 1.-THE engine
of the prosperity If the nation," and
denounces any attempt to interfere with
it. Gen. Butler compares his own DO
sitlon on the financial question with
that of Andrew jackson, who crushed
out an attempt similar to that which,
in the Generals opinion, is low being
made "to extend asysten of pure y
paper currency issued by corporations
established by the government, but for
private enoument and gain to tho cor
porators, which currency itself is to be
valuable only because it is made re-
deemable in the very greenback which
this ghoul-like agitation seeks to re-
pudiate, overthrow and destroy"
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
Ps;ities and Bnsiness.

On Friday, June, 6, about tho time
Of the excitement of the nomination OF
Mr.. Blaine, one of our customers, q
well.known Philadelphia politician,
received an express package containing
q new suit Of clothes ordered q short
time before. Only that his hattering
terms OF satisfaction are similar to
many other testimonials we have re-
ceived we would think his delight with
the nomination was the cause Of hia
enthusiastic letter Of the next morning,
which follows
PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 1884,
Howard Simpson, merchant tailor,
Wilmington, Del.-Dear Sir-Enclosed
find check for the suit received last
evening. 1t fits perfectly and l am
highly pleased with 1t. 1t is worth
going to Wilmington to get such salts.
factory fits, for feel at home In the
suit as we'll as In the overcoat you
made me In the winter. All of them
are tastefully cut, trimmed and made,
and what is still more gratifying,
finished punctually at time promised.
| say again l am perfectly satisfied.
You will hear from mo again.
Yours truly, L. V.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
- A single Fact IL Worth q Ship
load OF Arxument.''

Mr.. W. B. Lathrop, of South Easton,
Mass, under date of January Z, 1884,
says: "My father had for years an
eating cancer on his under lip, which
had been gradually growing worse un.
til it had eaten away his under lip
down to the gums, and was feeding
itself on the inside Of his cheek, and
the surgeons said a horrible death was
soon to come. We gave him nine bot
ties Of Swift's Specific and he has been
entirely cured. 1t has created great
excitement in this section.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga, 159 W. Twenty-third
street, N. Y, and 1905 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
The II, u d. Red BOOK.

The b. g. o. Red Book for the Demo :
cratic National Convention is out and
a capital compendium of political infor-
nation it is. About everything one
can seek for in becoming thoroughly
posted az regards the Presidential past
il embraced within the sixty odd pages,
while in point of typography the little
book ia a gem of clean, clear.cut work.
The Red Books have become indispen.
sable in campaigns, and in their differ
ent forms and editions are the most
popular political text books of the day.
No charge is made for them by the b.
s. O., and the only requisite is the In
closing Of % two cent stamp to Y. n.
Lord, baltimore, with the application
for q copy.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19

Thomas M. Wier has opened at 1O1
East Fifth street fine grocery store on
tbs London plan, to have all tde goods
behind the counters. There is In Boston
the Stockford store on tl.c same plan
all the goods are displayed to the best
advantage, but are protected from dst.
We must confess it is the best arranged
grocery we ever came across. We wish
him success.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
SPECIAL UKET1AtW
A New way 10 MAKE sas-xsy

Boys, save your Happy Thought
tags. I will give 10 cents for one hun
dred of them. Also will give a cent a
piece for Bull Durham Bags. Chap
man, Seventh and Orange, and No. B
East Third street.
Lookout, Painting.
W. 8. Simmons, house and sign paint.
ing, graining, glazing, etc. Brick stain
ing especially. Shop. 718 Shipley street
Bargains BargA1nsii
For the next thirty days IN cigars and
tobacco, to make room for new stock,
at 105 st Second street.
7. Danner, 80 Market street, is still
alive and ready to do all kinds Of paint
ing and graiDing. Jobbing a specially.
Prompt Reliabiel Safe
Canada Pine Syrup for coughs and
colds, can be depended on every time.
% cents bottle.
Burke and KeIlum.
Call telephone N7 for the best Goa
for family use; also lime, sand, etc
Burke & Kellum, King and Railroad.
Families ordering their ice from the
Kenpebe Ice and Coal Co. are sure to
get pure eastern ice, because they do
not serve any home ice froiu their
family trade wagons.
New styles of type will be constantly
added to the REPUBLICAN job rooms.
We invite q call when wanting job
work, and we fatter ourselves that we
can please both in work and price,
If you want a fine job of printing
done cheap call on A. q. Roberts, Front
and Tatnall streets, who does not only
cheap, but the best work in the city at
the shortest notice.
Kennebec Ice and Coal Company do
not mix up home ice and eastern ice on
the same wagon.
Holland takes pictures in cloudy wealth
sr as well as clear, by the instantaneous
process. Gallery, 3O7 Market street..
Ice pitchers, castors, cake baskets all
finest quality, from $3.50 up, Walter
H. Thompson, 3l5 Market street,
Now is the time, and 713 W. Front
street is the place to get bargains in
coal, flour and feed. Call, ,259. Steward.
Yerger's, 4O5 Shipley street, is the
place to get screens for windows and
doors made to order at short notice.
Rogers tea, desert and table spoons
and forks at Wholesale prices. Walter
II. Thompson, 315 Market street.
Window screens and door screen
made to order at Yerger's, 405 Shipley
street.
Hot lunch every day at II o'clock
and every Tuesday and Saturday
nights at the Ebbitt House.
Every variety Of trusses; a fit guar:
anteed; Danforth, druggist, Second
and Market.
Rogers triple plated knives knives
At $2.75 and SO per dozen. Walter Il.
Thompson, 315 Market street.
Ice cream wholesale and retail at
Hanna's, COS Jefferson street.
For great bargain in Black Silk,
warranted not to cut, Russell.
The place to get your ice on Sunday
| is at 200 West Eighth street.
Lot of spreads and fly nets at Yerger's,
4O7 Shipley street.
Ooall good coal French street wharf,
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
Press ExcurslOn.


CREssoN SPRINGS, June l'th' ioof' -
The Pennsylvania II: Is. excursioh t'
the press OF pennsylvania, Delaware
Baltimore ana washington, mum Derlhe
2 hundred persons, reached the Noun
tain House at 3.4o O'Clock, AFTER a long
but delightful ride over the fennsyiVa
MIA road. All the W WiIminRton papers
were represented WIN the exception OF
the Critic and Conference Worker. The
Altoona band, numbering 2G pieces,
boarded the train ct altoona, and en-
iivened the occasion by some OF the
best music we ever had tie fortune to
listen to lately.
The band gave a concert on the front
porch of the hotel while The guests were
seated at supper, which took place
about 6 O'clock; IL consisted OF six
courses, and were served up az nohe
but the Penusylyanians know how To
do. Everything one conld wish for
was sey before you. Champagne flowed
like water, aud the health of the COM
pany was drunk by the guests.
The scenery along the route Is de-
lightfully picturesque and grand, and
can only be fully appreciated by taking
q trip to the Allegheny Mountains and
see one of the grandest of natures
panoramas stretsbed before you as far
az the eve can reach. The run was
made to Harrisburg in two hours and
tifty.fye minutes, where tn" party was
iojned by numerous members of the
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
A Desirable IIOmes

Intending to move to Greenbank soon,
I will rent my residence, No. 1923 West
Ninth street, for the balance of the
year. This property is nicely located,
with side yard, shady, cooland pleasant
for this season. The dwelling has ten
rooms, with bath and other con.
veniences. Terms reasonable. Call on
Thos. w. Steward on property, or No.
7B West Front street.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19
italian lniured.

G. Lorel, an Italian laborer on the
new b & T. Railroad was run over by
car near Claymout on Wednesday
morning and had his leg broken. An
other Italian named Bastian Tambore,
working on the same section, is suffer.
ing with dropsical complaint, and
unable to work. Both men were
Brought to Wilmington on Wednesday
morning, in order to get a permit for
admittance into the almshouse.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-19

A rare musical and literary enter,
tainment will be given at the House.
hold of Faith church this evening. The
program will be varied and highly
interesting. Mrs. Dora Wendle Kirch.
way will again give some character
sketches in reading, and Miss Lizzie
Phillips in recitations. Mr.. f. M
Zimmerman will have charge of the
music department and will himself
sing several solos. Mrs. Kirchway vii
be remembered as the daughter of Rsv
Mr.. Wendle, pastor of the church.