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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25
The Prime Meridian.

Whatever may have actuated the repre-
sentatiyes of France in the recent delibera-
tions of the International Prime Meridian
Conference, those gentlemen appear to have
left in high dudgeon. The Meridian of Paris
presents no exceptional advantages scientifi-
cally, while in commercial sense that of
Greenwich from its close contiguity, or al
most identity (Lhe Greenwech observatory
being about 20 miles from the centre of the
city of London) with that of the meridian
of the greatest seaport of the world, may be
fairly considered as entitled to the distinc-
ton conferred upon it by the majority vote
of the International Conference. 1t is true
that the practical question of commercial
utility cannot, in these days, be divorced
from the rulings of its handmade science,
but, at the same tim, the preponderant
consideration of existing maritime and COM
mercial reeds should always be borne in
iDluu IlG lltlll VI ihbu uihloub0-
edly influenced the vote of the representa-
tives of this country. Geographically the
p stion of London is that of the centre ol
the water hemisphere north of the equator
and for the last half century that port has
held similarly central position in a com
meroal sense.
In another light the choice of Greenwich
rlay be looked upon, in time to come, as {
concession from the Latin race to the Saxon
unwillngly as the French representative
have acted in their negative consent, of TIN
dominant vigor Of Anglo Saxon enterprise
Ethnolog 'cally spe,king, the cry ''pe,JSd
Albion" has no place here, French chagril
is not to Lc considered Racially speaking
the Latins, including France, Spain, Italy
Portugal their congeners and dependencie
throughout the world cannot compete wit
the lusty T,uton.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25

Within this urn lie the ashes of
SAMUEL DAVID GROSS,

SAMUEL DAVID GROSS,
A Master in Surgery.
His life, which neared the extreme Limits of the
Psalmist, was one unbroken Process of La
borious Years,
He filled Chairs in Fonr Medical Colleges in many
States of the Union, and added Lustre to
them all.
He recast Surgical Science as taught in North
America, Formulated anew its Principles
Enlarged its Domain,
Added to its Art and impaired fresh Impetus
to its study.
He composed many books and among them sys-
tenn of Surgery,
Which is read in different tonges, wherever the
Healing Art is prncticed.
With great Intellect, carefully trained and bal
anced
He aimed with undivided Zeal.
At the Noble end of Lessening Human Suffering
and lengthening Human Life,
And so rose to the Highest Position yet attained in
Science by any of His Countrymen.
Resolute in Truth, he had no fear vet he was both
Tolerant and Charitable
Living in Enlightened Fellowship with all Labor ers
in the World of Science,
He was greatly Honored by the Learned In Foreign
Lands and deeply loved at Home.
Behind the Veil of This Life here is a Mystery
Which He Penetrated on the Sixth Day of
May, 1884
His Memory
Shall Exhort and His Example Shall Encourage
and Persuade those who come after Him TO
Emulate Deeds which,
Great in themselves all Crowned by the MILK
white Flower of Stainless Life.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25
Death of John C0yle.

1t is with feelings of regret and sympathy
with his bereaved family, that we record the
demise of John Coyle. He died at his resi-
dence in the Ninth ward, on Thursday last,
of typho-malarial fever.
His was an exemplary Lie. He was a
good citizen and consistent member of
Epworth Chapel. He was thoroughly
devoted to the interests of his family, his
children's future being the object of his con-
tinuous solcitude. His disposition was that
of a contented but straightforward mind
In all his relati ons of life lie was upright
and forgiving, and conspieuously possessed
that characteristic, that 'pearl above all
price," loyalty to his friends"
His last days were filled with the contem
plation of that future of another life, in
which he was firm believer, and happy
and contented heir.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25

gaE~"The Landstreets," serial story, by
Oscar Dale, appearing in the DeldWare Ga
zette aud State Journal increases in interest.
It is now in its seventh chapter. The locale
is the Peninsula. The author a Wilmington
journalist, now engaged on the NeU YORK
Evening Post deserves our thanks for such a
bright, lively and entertaining rendition, in
narrative, of Delaware character aud home
life.
Ga5- Now is the time for our citize ms to
act upon the suggestions and advice of the
Organzed Charities Society. The ladies
and gentlemen of that society have their
business and purposes we'll in hand. Cold
weather is drawing nigh, and with it, inevi-
tably, come demands from the sick and the
poor and the frendless-also from impos.
tors. The above society will aid charitably
| inclined people to distinguish between gen
| uine distress and professional mend icancy
\ Most of us have had experience of imposi
tion practiced. We should all be glad tt
avail ourselves of the opportunity to do goo,
in judicious way. Thus done, good decd
are twice done.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25
In Menorian.

1--WE knelt beside her pillow
In the silence of the night,
We heard her labored breathing,
And her face was still and white;
And on her cheek, our falling tears,
Told how the heart weep;
God saw our child was weary,
And bade her fall asleep.
Fell asleep, on tie evening of the 18th
Nellie, only child Of Harry and Salle Way,
aged eight years. Passed away, out of the
home she was wont to gladden. and brighten;
but not out Of the hearts Of the mourning
parents and friends who loved her.
Passed away, with the flowers she loved SO
we'll, to bloom like them again in resur-
rected brightness and beauty.
Gone to land, where none shall say Il
am sck," there to rest;
"safe in the arms Of Jesus,
Safe from corroding care,
Free from the worlds temptation,
Sin cannot harm her there"
There to dwell in life and health eternal,
there, to Join her little sisters and await
with them her parents coming.
May this thought comfort their hearts,
when the shadows of Death shall close
round them and the Heavenly Father shall
bid them enter out of the darkness, into
the light and warmth of home.
Four little ones, arrayed in white,
Who passed in long before,
With smiles and tender greeting
Shall meet them at the door.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25
APertinent Question.

Why is it that at so many of the street in
tersections there is large stone some six
or eight inches above the level of the street?
If the civil engineer locates it in that posi-
tion for the purpose of preserving certain
landmarks why not have it SO imbeded in
traffic. .-
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25
IN MEMORY OF DIR. GROSS.
An Inscription Setting Forth the Great
Surgeons Services ana Virtues.

The following inscription has been placed upon
the urn in which the ashes of the late Professor
Samuel d. Gross, who was cremated, were depos
tied:
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-10-25
School Accommodation.

The question of school accommodation
still occupies the attention of the Board OF
Education.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
The CITY Ticket.

The city democratic ticket nomina-
ted last Friday night, an account of
which can be found on the first page
Of the LEDGER, is G good n and
will be elected clear through without
q skip. X. II. Fowler heads the
ticket. The Republicans will make
a strong effort to beat Fowler. They
are flushed with their success last
year, but this season it IS different.
Last year a great many were commit
ted before the convention met, and
others thought the convention did not
come up according to party rules and
usages. This season there is no ex-
cuse for any democrat not voting for
the entire ticket. Fowler is an hon.
est, straightforward democrat, one
who takes an interest in the party and
in the city. He has had q good deal
Of experience in the capacity OF
mayor and will do what he has done
before-make Mexico a fine mayor.
The Democratic party of Mexico
is now united and will work shoulder
to shoulder for the common good Of
the whole party. Candidates before
the convention who were defeated
will be found at the polls with theil
friends, working for every man or
the ticket. in spite Of ~snsrling
grannies who do nothing but talk and
are never found at the polls. The
Democratic party of Mexico was
never before in a more healthy condi'
tion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

The Craighead murder case Of
Fulton is being quietly but vigorously
worked up. A good clue is being
followed and arrests will soon be
made. 1t is thought that the parties
who did the shooting live right IN the
vicinity Of Fulton. They are being
closeiy watched.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

We hear it stated that there were
1876 men who banded together after
the dead beat book was issued, and
that officers were elected, and that
one of the resolutions was. never to
vote for any man who had anything
to do with getting up the book. In
our opinion the number is greatly ex.
sggerated, and in the second place
most Of these men are republicans
and would have voted the opposite
ticket. We trust this element does
not control the politics of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
RAahears for Sheriff.

Joe Beshears, Of this city, Is a can
didate for Sheriff Of Audrain county.
He was deputy under Glascock four
years aud has been under Woodward
the same length Of time He under
stands all the details of the duties OF
the Office thoroughly and would make
. fine sheriff. He is q stauneh Dem
ocrat and solid in every sense of the
word.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

The Republicans r hustling
around to find good men for a ''peo-
pies ticket" At the same time they
say ''this is no political fight" ALI
right: just wait till the first day OF
April and then count your peoples
ticket vote, and we will tell you just
how many voters there are in Mexico
who have no claims on the democratic
narfa,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

The many friends in this city Of
Rev. Murphy of Fort Worth, Texas,
rejoice with him and his daughter in
their triumph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
E4=HEs-E #sas --=Fas tn ER-Z zeEE=ls $ 81 II.
THE MURPHY MATTER.
- .t,5
The Investigation Ended !
Miss Fannie Innocent.
THE ..BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"
Condensed Report Of Prsceedings-..Twe
t Sides to all Sensations.
The " Beauty Well Advertised all Owe
the World - Unanimous Verdict in
Favor of the Murphys.
THE MURPHY MATTER.
THE "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"


RESPECTFULLY %DKnIcArxD ro MISS r. II.
BY a NEwsPArER FIESp.
"Beauty." darling, viii yon meet me-
On the bright and shining shore?
Beauty dearest, win sou kiss me
Ere We part to meet no more? ~ 10.
Will you ever love another
WIN you miss me when I'm gone:
VIII we never be together
When our spirits both have flown?
Yes. iii meet and love YOU ever"
While my spirit love can hold.
And III never love another
For my heart il made OF gold. "
q 1 will cherish sou forever
As my richest, purest love
Though our spirits death may sever.
will dream Of you above.
In these arms, like aiabaster. s.
will clasp your dying form,
And my pulses quicken faster
As my heart is riven, torn.
And, upon your lips. now deathly,
! viii press q sweet goodbye.
And in heaven wen all be wealthy,
In our home beyond the sky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
GAS, NOT GASs!
The Streets to be Lighted by Septem.
Der, 1854 Good Company and
Work to Begin at Once..-Ar.
r~angements Of Posts.

f. j. King, Of Jacksonville, ILL.,,
this week has made a contract with
the City Council to have gas works
completed by September, 1884. The
city takes thirty-fve posts to start
with. This will be quite a boom for
Mexico and is a move in the right
direction.
POSITION OF THE POSTS.
The position of the t~hirty-five
posts will be about as follows:
Around the public square, 8.
ellis alley and Coatsworth's cor
ner. 2.
Shootman's alley and old Baptist
church, 2.
On the street west of postofice, 2.
Savings Bank alley and DIR. Walk
er's. 2. :.
Windsor Hotel and Public School, 2.
At the pottery, /.
Buckley & Moore's alley, j.
L. d. Pease's corner, /. T. IA
Thomas buggy shop, /. wev >
Rnloff's house, l. IN
Hospital, 1.
Mrs. Gfascock's, /. -
Tom Smiths property, /.
College gate, l. ,leA
NJ. E. church South, /. r
Presbyterian church, !. l,x
Christian church, i.
Runkel's alley, 1. @h5ita- so
Corner Wesses1n Az. and depot, 1.
Judge Edwards, 1. ~.
Collins saloon, l.
Billie Morris alley, 1.
We are glad TO see that the alleys
will be well lighted and the rear Of
our stores wen protected. We think
the city viii soon add at least fifteen
| more POSTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

Mayor Botkin has Just returned
from . pleasant visit TO Cincinnati and
other eastern points.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
Jehnsen for Circuit Clerk.

IOf CtfcuN Cfefks
In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found the announcement of Ben C.
johnson for Circuit Clerk. Ben 10 in
every sense of the word fitted for the
Office. He is a deserving man, q ge-
NAL gentleman and a thoroughbred
Democrat. What more can the most
exsctinc ask?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
Good Editor.

The Hercules, a dredge employed
in the Panama Canal, sings 5000
tons Of mud daily. In u opinion,
the Centralia Guard and Sturgeon
Leader should each buy an "Her-
cules."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

The new Democratic Central City
Committee met last Monday night.
Geo. Robertson Was elected chair.
man, B. F. Dohyns secretary and
Vim. Stewart treasurer. This Is 8
good committee and we'll organized.
The meeting Of the two Republican
conventions in st. Louis this week
was a puzzle. There can be no har.
mony. Filley is q dead duck. He
is the best Republican politician in
the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

Whenever any report is circulated
about Mexico the other papers and
the public blame it on the LEDGER
and LEDGER Bulletin. This is right
Every item of news, good or bad,
concerning Mexico, or Audrair
county, originates from the LEDGER
Office. There is no doubt about this.
and we are proud Of it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
Democratic City Ticket.
For Counciimen,

For Councilmen,
First Ward-R. CALLAWAf.
Second Ward-JOHN II. LANE.
Third Ward-J. J. WINSCOTT.
Fourth Ward-GE0. LAFORCE.
Fifth Ward-H. T. BAIRD.
Sixth Wafd-A. r. RINGO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
t Pollard's New Jewelry Bazaar !

SIS rs now displayed q new and Most Elegant stock Of Goods, !
just received, comprising Watches in solid gold, Goldined, :
land Silver of all grades and makes. sd-Sold Reasonable! }
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13
FOURTH DAY,

Fort WORTH, Tex, March s.-To-day
was the most interesting yet in the Ea-
ton-Murphy Investigation. DR.. J.. d.
Murphy vas heard during the entire day,
and Miss Murphy tonight. DIR. Murphy
testified that Eaton had never given his
daughter money; that she received a
salary of $50 a month aud commission on
music and paints used in her classes.
Her father testified there had never been
an engagement between his daughter and
Eaton. He told Of anonymous letters OF
Q most scurrilous nature received BY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-03-13

I Can be seen Gents Chains, solid and plated; Ladies' Chate- !
lain, Vest and Guard Chains in the Latest styles and patterns. :
diamonds, and all kinds of Gold and Rolled Plate Jewelry. J
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

Hon. Alex. Mckenzie stated yesterday
that no bill had been or would be intro
duced to legalize the removal Of the cap.
ital to Bismarck by congress. The advo.
Gates of the change we're willing that the
law passed by the legislature should
stand on its own merits. 1t did not need
congressional bolstering.
The foregoing occurs IN Fargo tele-
gram. Mckenzie readily adapts himself
to changed conditions. When he went
down to Warrington his leading purpose
was to persuade congress to legalize his
real estate speculation. On his way
home from Washington be concludes
that the legislative enactment is sufi.
oient in itself.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03


Omaha Bee: A combination Of mis-.
fortunes has been the cause of produc-
ing very hard times in Oregon. The ex-
treme cold weather of last winter de-
stroyed the wheat planting of the fall
previous, and the next season drouth
Oregon-and almost ruined the crops.
The salmon industry became seriously
embarrassed, and Eext came Villsrd's
collapse, which drew from the reountry
a large amount Of ready money. On the
wheat crop, 81, ,50O. GOO: on the fruit and
vegetable crops, 100000; on salmon,
$4OO.0 900. and in stock speculations,
$4,OOO,000. The entire annual
income Of Oregon is less than.
$40, 900. and consequently the above
losses, amounting to about one.third OF
her annual income, are staggering blow
to that usually prosperous state. Dur
ing the past month there have been
twenty suspensions and assignments of
old and prominent business houses, and
it is said that the trouble has only Just
begun. The cessation OF railroad con.
struction and the withdrawal of the large
force of workmen have stopped the influx
of money which for period made flush
times IN Oregon. 1t is said that it is
almost impossible to borrow money in
Oregon, as the banks have been losers,
owing to Wizards failure. The mer-
chants find it very difficult to make col
lections. and business OF all kinds 10
crippled and at q standstill. The effect
of the hard times in Oregon is felt quite
heavily in San Francisco, whose jobbers
are large creditors of the Oregon mer-
chants. However, the San Francisco
jobbers will probably give their distress
ed customers liberal treatment, as the
prospects are that that state will rapidly
recuperate and regain its former pros
perity.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

now rest awaiting transportation to his
late residence IN jersey City. which has
been the home of his family for
more than twenty years. Mr.. Morton
leaves widow, one son and two daugh.
tiers. His name will always be honor.
ably associated with Arctic story. Mr..
Morton resided in Brooklyn for many
years, and originally entered the navy
from this city, and resided here when he
volunteered for the Polar expedition un
der Hartatein and Kane.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

This has been hard winter for Dako-
ia. in business sense. A general fnan-
cial depression has prevailed all sections
alike, the full effect Of which has been
felt in mercantile quarters. In the older
portions of the territory. where there is
produce to sell. the farming classes have
not suffered from the prevailing strin-
gency, excepting, perhaps, in the purely
wheat producing sections. Wherever di-
versiied farming and stock growing are
fully established, the husbandman
is found to be IN com.
parstively comfortable circumstance,
though it is noticeable feature Of the
situation that the most improvident
amsngithem:are now exceedingly careful
ofttheir means. This operates to the dis.
advantage of the mercantile classes, who
depend largely upon the rural trade for
their support. In the newly occupied
portions OF Dakota the causes of none.
tary stripgency are more easily deter.
mined than in the sections representing
fuller agricultural development. Tho
reaction from the boom days Of the past
two summers is in itself cause sufficient.
The people who lived on imported capi.
tai. upon the prodigality Of enthusiastic
land seekers are, deprived of this source
of revenue during the months when win
ter places an embargo upon the move.
ments Of land seekers. They have yet
produced nothing to sell and ship to
eastern markets aud they find Themselves
without the means to produce an influx
of money. They are busy in anticipa.
tion of coming results and are learning
the first lessons of life in a new couu.
try. The scarcity of money in the
newly occupied sections affects the bnsi.
ness Of the older communities, which
depends toe considerable extent upon
ths custom Of their nsighbors. A period
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

of unusual financial depression at the
east agRrayates the situation and on the
whole this is hard winter for Dakota.
The promise Of the spring il encourag.
ing. When times are tight capital seeks
Investment in lands, sod OF this commo.
dity Dakota has an abundance to sell.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

The Washingtoniau committee on ter
ritories is still undecided regarding 9
name for the new territory it is proposed
to construct from the north half of Da.
kota. Several suggestions have been
made, among which are Pembina, Man
dan, Lincoln and lsabella-the latter in
honor of that Spanish queen to whose
encouragement Columbus owed his sue.
cess, in part, and whose efforts. so writes
the committees correspondent, have
never been fttingly recognized. 1t might
not be bad arrangement to give the
new territory the name of Dakota and at
tash the honored name of Lincoln to the
incoming state. Dakota is the synonym
for fatal billiards and official corruption
all OF which properly belong in the north
We have never felt that the name Dakota
would 60 the new state any especial
good and would not grieve over its loss
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

The people of Mitchell are in favor of
tho appointment OF Judge Edgerton a.
governor. of Dakota. They probably
recognize the great need of man Of in.
tegrity who will make it his business to
correct the evils of the past.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

Reports Of suffering in 9 Dakota Russian
colony have gone out to the sympathetic
east. It transpires that the alleged suf-
ferers are Russian Jews living near Bis
marck and that they belong to the crowd
which is trying to subsist on the capital
boom. 1t Is thin living and they are be.
ginning to call for something more sub.
atonfio1
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

On the 2sth Of February Judge @. 8
Palmer, of Yankton was confirmed by the
United States senate a. associate justice
Of the supreme court of Dakota. he
takes the seat so long vacant in the
fourth judicial district. As soon as his
commission is received he will take the
oath Of Office and at once proceed to give
attention to the needs OF his district.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

Secretary Teller says he has no aspira-
tions for the governorship of Dakota, and
does not want it, though his name has
been frequently mentioned in connec-
tion with that position.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

By the use of Flavoring Extracts
made from ethers, and other injurious
articles, in our pastry and our creams,
we encounter danger. Such extracts
give some foreign flavor, but in their
very nature are injurious. These evils
may be avoided by using none but DR..
Prices Special Flavoring Extracts,
which are made from the true fruit.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03
oHoCEkiks.
Stop and Read !!
IF YOU WILL CALL At
Porter Co. S
IF YOU WILL CALL At

s1s: yos s 4 ss.ses;s a. =.
any place in the cit1.
Bee Drios list:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

Bismarck has a newspaper called the
Mystic Star, started in the interest Of
those who were opposed to bonding the
county to pay for the capital specula.
ten. Upon this .ubject the Mystic Star
says:
"The 100000 in bonds we are going
to resist with all our might. It Is hang
ing over Burleigh county like demons
sword. 1t is likely at any future day, to
a and a eeave from sa6e 6e nn hero earnings o.
paid"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03
In fact all Goods sold ut Bal
Rock prices.

@Remember the plaoe-Ons deer .srth Of
Jencks Hotel, Capital street.
IAN orders promptly filled and satisfss-
tlon guaranteed. Telephone No. Sc.
e. j. PORTER 4 90.