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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
Teachers Institute.

State Superintendent Williams and
Assistant Superintendent Carpenter
are busily engaged in Preparing for the
meeting of the New Castle County
Teachers Institute, which convenes i'll
Wilmington on December I'd, and from
present indications the Institute will be
one of the most successful ever held by
the Association. Among the day in
structors already engaged for the meet
ing are DR.. Schaeffer of the Keystone
State Normal School, at Kutztown, Pa;
DR.. Raub, principal of the Newark
Academy; DR.. Caldwell, president of
Delaware College; William A. Reynolds,
the well-known Wilmington teacher;
W. W. Birdsall, formerly principal of
the Wilmington High School but now
of the Friends High School of Phila-
delphia; and Principal Thomas L.
Graham, of the High School. An
effort is being made to secure the SER
vices of DIR. E. E. White, of Cincinnati,
and DR.. John II. French, the institute
lecturer of New York state.
On the evening of December I'd the
Rev. ]. Dewitt Miller, of Philadelphia,
will lecture on "0ur Country's Posi-
bilities and Perils." The next evening
Dir. j. II. Vincent will lecture on
That Boy" On both evenings Mayor
Rhodes Of Wilmington, and a selected
choir will furnish vocal music. On
Friday evening win Carleton will read
his own poems and will be assisted by
Miss Cynthia Bare, a well-known and
popular vocalist. The Wilmington
teachers have appointed committee to
cooperate with the executive commit
tee of the teachers Of the county in
arranging for the Institute.
The Kent County Institute will be
held at Smyrna, December 9th to l1th
and the Sussex County Institute al
Georgetown, December 10th to l9th.-
Middletorn Net0 Era.
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PRICE CENTS.

is alive among us, possesses a directive
power of its own, and has the courage to put
its convictions to practical use. The Will
mington clergyman who SO properly remon-
strated against the placarding of the city
with those repulsive ''posters" did his duty
and his Masters when he addressed His
Honor, the Mayor, upon the subject
The citizens of Philadelphia are agitating
the question at the present moment, and the
statement comes from abroad that in London
''pcople Of prominence are making vigor-
Gus campaign in the papers against che
highly y-colored play bills exhibiting acrobatic
ladies' in tights" We trust that the citizens
of Wilmington will continue to do their
duty in this matter fo their childrcns SAKE
as well as their own. Fortunately it is an
affair altogether in their own hands. II
such spectacular dramas are net patrouized
they will undoubtedly stay away The re-
sponsbility remains almost wholly With th'
people.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
The B. and o.

No sooner had the announcement been
made that the Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad
had secured terminal facilities in New York
when the prominent officials of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad made the significant state
ment that the B. & 0. would not be allowed
to make their New York connections with
Que long and expensive contest.
1t will be remembered that when the
B. s. o. asked for certain franchise in this
State, the Pennsylvania shamelessly spent
vast sums in trying to prevent any favor
being granted to an opposition line, and the
history of the struggles the B. g. 0. have
had in entering Philadelphia is of too recent
occurrence to need recaptulation.
1t is the policy of the Pennsylvania tc
coneest all opposition. 1t is afraid of compe
tition as the devil is ofholy water. Itwould
monopolize ths traffic of the world if it,
cemorant nature was not restricted. Ifths
gormandizing appetite of the Pennsylvania
was not vetoed the average man would bt
compelled to walk or stay at home.
From Wilmington to Philadelphia tn,
fare is sixty cents, but from Edgemoor tt
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Philadelphia the fire is seventy cents, and
whyp Wilmington ans have the advantage
of the steamer Braadywine, but the people
of Edgemoor not having the advantage of a
competing line must either submit to the
extort ions of the Pennsylvania Railroad or
walk.
The B. s. Q. have entered Philadelphia
aud in the early part of 1886 its New York
aud connections will be completed.
Public sentiment is with the B. & o.
the officials of the Pennsylvania are simply
treasuring up wrath against the day oi
wrath.
The moment that the B. & 0. completes
its through line the Pennsylvania will eithe
lop off some of its high-prized officials or
will pass its dividends.
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the Tr@ss oompAny.
Baok Nv.less.

Through the cburtesy of the Librarian Of
the Historical sosiety of Delaware we I've
copy bf its fifth paper, upon fthe
history Of the First Regiment, Della ware
Volunteers.
Dur State Historical Society could nbt pos
siblS have taken mp any subject mofe inter
estins to Delawareans or more fttingly
within the province of the duties bf His
toricaN Nsociety. The thaks of the citizens
of this Atate will be accorded thsf fsociety for
the wOrt it has 50 we'll done.
We are Simited at present 70 but cur
sory noted of the pamphlet 1t is of alb
sorbing interest, however, 10 almost every
family of DAaware. Thswork is of com
prehensive nAture affordbg very good his
tory of the Fhst Regiment, the first military
organization hat we4t from Delaware to
support and defend fine Government, and
which furnished so Bany valuable officers to
other regimenta fbm this state'-from its
inception in A. trh ts61 by the two patriotic
La Motto brothelt to the final "muster out"
on July 12 1865 FL the camp lear Munso IS
Hill, and "undef orders from the War De-
partment, took find cars for Wilmington on
the 18th July 1866 where after being honor.
ed by an enth bsiast) e reception it was dis
handed.
1t is right hnd proker that these nam es oi
the patriots 10 on reckrd, that stories of the
great sacrifices made BY these men be le
peated and ls-told at e Terry Delaware family
fire-side If any pedple or any country
wish to do honor to AMY citizen who car
more worthily claim the laural than the hero
who offereh his life for bis country Every
name men 9tioned in this kcord Of the Firs
Regiment is that of a herb and Della war
hero.
Here unfortunately is aficulty that con
fronts tie compiler of this work, CAPITA !
William P. Seville. 1t is lterally impossi
BILE to ! eoord all the gallant deeds Of all ou
gallant Delaware soldiers. Some necessar
lily will remain ''unhonoied al d unsung,"
It rfay be taken for granted however tina
the author and the Historical Society hav
accomplished in highly creditaNe manne
all that could be done under thA circum
st}nces.
fThe typographical work is sxtremS Sly goo
and forms most attractive volume. \
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Beware of Strangers.

The picture of man falling victim to
the assassn's blow while acting the part Of
a benefactor is TOO horrible to contemplate,
yet this is the fate chat overlook Join Snarl :
les on last Sunday night.
The villain called at the Sharpless resi-
dence begging helping hand to right a
harness, and at once MIR. Sarpless said
'friend gladly assist thee" and within five
minutes after that friendly Offer John Sharp
The important lesson emphasized by this
foul murder is"beware of the stanger within
thy gates.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28

The well known firm of Burke 81 Kellum
has been dissolved, Mr.. Thomas T. Kellum,
the Junior partner, assuming control of the
business.
While MIR. KeIlum is among the youngest
of our merchants yet his assiduity, his affa-
bility and his prompt business methods have
made for him We extensive acquaintance
e. Mr.. Asbery Burke will soon devote his
entire time to the one purpose Of his heart,
which is to call his fellow man tn higher,
to a nobltl living Mr. Burke is a valued
member Of this community and wherever r
may BE- his new fed Of labor, the affections
and he synpathle. ii our people will go
with HIM.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
V0T TV-NO oOS WILMI

name of any candidate for an office without
special permission from the President.
But recent developments disclose the fact
that the above order was applicable only to
Democrats, as the President, during the past
week, issued an informal invitation to
Republican Senators and Representatives to
confer with him. This kind of an invitation
is considered unprecedented and it simply
substantiates what the New York Sun de-
clared in the last Presidential canvas, viz
that Grover Cleveland would, if elected,
Tylerize the Democratic party.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28


THOMAS ANDREW HEEDRIcKs, Vice-Presi-
dent of the United States is dead. How
startling the announcement on that cold,
stormy night of Wednesday last To the
many questioning voices along the dark
street hurliedly asking the ques stion, for
whom is the bell tollngP" how unexpected
the answer-aVice President Hendticks is
dead"
On the eve of our great national festival,
in the midst of joyful anticipation of the
domettic pleasul es of the morrow the silent
messenger If deaih appeared and thrust the
chilling black pail before our eyes. Mrth
and merriment is hushed ahd we are left in
sorrow and silence.
The annals of the life of the deceased
statesman may be well left to those who in
the near future will tenderly tell the story of
his career. At the present moment we have
more to do with passing notice of the void
his death has caused in the political ranks
where he has stood the sturdiest exponent
of the straight doctrine of his party.
Thomas A. Hendricks was the undaunted
standard. bearer of the Democracy. His
political views and theories were clear,
sharply defined anu consistent. There was
no waverng in the gospel this doughty
Indianan taught, and mo shadow of turn
ing"
This quality was thoroughly appreciated
by the Democracy of the country, and the
belief in him was becoming so solidiIied
that his future as the coming Presidential
candidate on the Democratic ticket for 1888
was toregone conclusion.
1t is no exaggeration to assert that to
no leader of the Democracy was there con-
ceded such an extreme OF lmpl cit confidence
from the masses Of his party. His creed
re-echoed in the hearts of the many thous-
ands who had learned, but lately, by the
hard experience Of implied pledges lightly
broken and solemn compacts forgotten, whal
better advantage might be got by sturdy
integrity and consistent attachment to i'm,
memorial principles that never should have
been trifled or tampered with by experiment
ers in craftsmanship aud political affairs.
The career of the deceased In singleness OF
purpose and unalterable, consistent, politi-
cal belief, and demonstration of it, will
always remain au unique example and
theme to his Janus-faced compeers of the
same political profession. In social lie Mr.
Hendricks was warm-hearted, cordial, unaf
fected and kindly, and as is well said by {
Philadelphia contemporary ellis sympa
thies were never denied to any deserving
cause, or to any young man ambitious ofuse
fulness and honor. Happy in his home,
beloved by his fellow-ctizens, his life wai
enviable; and though he did not fulfil all the
days his friends wished and hoped for him
his death, too, was enviable. He rests from
his labors, and the sorrow and affectionatt
} esteem of the whole country follow him tc
his tomb" ....--
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A Fine Structure.

The erection of such fine structure as the
new Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany's building on the main thoroughfare of
our city is something that will enable Will
mingtonians to fel! just pride in at least
some one or two architectural results of this
city.
As structure destined exactly for bust
ness purposes, monetary and tiduciary,
the building is unique. In the main room
the fine sweep of open space is novel, almost
revelation in architecture. The high
pitched roof braced in gothic supports Of
hard wood is an attractive effect of construc-
ZION. The general effect in color is subdued
and pleasing.
The arrangements made by the company
Tor the proper care and guarantee of valua-
oles is as complete and thorough as moderl
ingenuity can suggest.
| Every precauti-a is used that strong brio !
and stone walls, steel bars and iron bolts cai
afford. Certain rules and regulations 70
the oversight and proper guarding of tn
vaults will preyert as far as human foresight
can, any irregularities, and will guarantee t.
those confding bonds, papers, deeds, ETC.. t
the care OF the Company an almost absoluu
safe-keeping.
The Security Trust aud Safe Depus
Company in establishing the business the
have taken in haad have most opportunle
afforded the citizens of Wilmington and tn
state something tnat is needed. The cap
tai of the company is the guarantee of il
fidelity to their trust. Some of the MOI
: prominent Of oui citizens are found anon
the directors oftae concern.
The front partpf the main office of Il
building will b. occupied by the Ceptrs
q sssss .--.
NacfUf5sfT Sssit II y i.'7S- S~' -
" the Trs.2S CompAhy.
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1t Was Her Eighteenth

Miss Flora Baldwin, last evening, crossed
the rubicon which leads to womans estate,
and as she was intently engaged in her
cheerful home, formulating code of ethics
as a guide for her future life, large delega-
ton Of relations and admiring friends called
to congratulate her and express the hope
that the promises of her future may be
amply realized. Miss Fiora's unaffected
manners and exalted methods have won fol
her an extended circle ofhonest friendship.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
The Tree Peddler.

How doth the busy nuTseryman
Improve each shining hour,
And peddle scions, sprouts and seeds
OF every shrub and flower
How busily he wags his chin,
How neat he spreads his store;
And sells us things that never grew
and won't grow any more. ...
Who showed the little man the way
To sell the women seed?
Who taught him how to blow and lie,
And coax and beg and plead?
He taught himself, the nurseryman,
And when his day is done,
Well plant him where the lank, rank weeds
Will flutter in the sun.
But, oh, although we plant him deep
Beneath the buttercuD,
He's so much like the seeds he sells,
He never will come up
BrOckt0n Gazette.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
Noble WomanhoOd.

The marked absence of ladies at the per-
formances at the Opera House on last Mon
day and Tuesday evenings speaks volumes
for the modesty, for the chastity and for the
exalted character of the women of Whining
ton.
THE DEVILS Auction was an indecent per-
formance, the sole purpose of which was to
pander to pruriency. The ladies of this
city uobiy rebuked the agencies
which were responsible for the moral de-
bauchery which the Devils Auction direct
ly encouraged. .a.4
There was not one ennobling idea-there
was not one sparkling thought, there was not
one attractive feature in the DEVILS Auction
| from its commencement to its ending. 1t
was suggestive flewdness and vulgarity in
its entirety and no clean man dare recall,
10 his family circle, the attitudes that the
females assumed on the stage of the Opera
House on last Monday and Tuesday even
ings.
The management of the Opera House have
received some very severe structures, during
the past week from our reputable citizens,
for the encouragement they are giving tc
baudyism by allowing questionable perform
ances at the Opera House.
There was time when semi-dehudet
females where debarred the stage of thu
Opera House and unless some discrimination
is exercised by the management, the operi
House will soon be in disrepute.
The people of Wilmington are fond ration
al amusemeuts as their generous patronage
attests but the empty seats of last Tuesda.
night demonstrate that our people are no
! in sympathy with wholesale vulgarity
The Academy of Music will soon b
completed aud as Il public have been prom
ised that its halls shall not be desecrate
with uncleanness the indications are that th
:. | Academy Of Music has come none too soor
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Not at Home.

In the early part of the present month
President Cleveland trumpeted forth to the
country that he would "not be at home " to
the Democratic aspirant for official recog-
milton. The edict went forth that "None
but the Cabinet officers would be permitted
to go in to see the President without first
declaring whether his business was of the
character defined in the order or not No
public man W i'll be permitted to present the
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
Removal.

To-day Messrs. Carpenter and Chandler,
the real estate agents, will remove to their
elegant and commodious rooms, 923 Market
street. These new Offices have been fitted
up with especial reference to comfort and
convenience, and the change was made i'm
perative in order to accommodate their
patrons.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
Matter for Congratu lation.

1t is difficult to restrain feelings of gra IT,
tication over the treatment gwen by the
play-going people of this city to such con-
temptible dramatic representatI ms as that
that disgraced the boards of the Grand Opera
House Monday last. Public opinion clearly
emphasized itself by giving the DEVILS
Auction" poor house. The gaudy placards
did their full duty and showed the people
where not to go. 1t is gratifying also to see
that public opinion, OF sturdy moral kind
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DlQ you ever see IL NoI bhS iuSai
one by any means. We refer to the
type that is so frequently picked at and
wifGGen eoosss -l4l assf lNss
almost threadbare. Drive out somd
afternoon and see if you can find it.
1t is carefully fenced in, for no cattle
must enter it, but do you notice tie
palings are falling off, so that the tur- !
keys can hop out and in conveniently.
The gate hangs open supported by
one hinge. Along one fence is row of
chicken coops, feeding pens, etc.
Under the parlor windows may be a
hay-rake, and from the limbs of fine
maple, depend the rakes, scythes and
various other small implements of the
farm. We need not describe it any
more in detail for you all know how it
is usually decorated. 1t is hardly in
accord with the aesthetic tastes of the
present day, even though it frequently
boasts of the far-famed sunflower in
all its glory, and more than likely one
of the lowest, wettest spots on the
farm is within its limits. How fire.
quently the family has to apologize
to friends and strangers for the dis
order. An indefinite idea pervades
the minds of the whole family that the
aspect ought to be changed, but just
when or in what manner, is not clear.
One thing is important to remember,
don't lay it out in more elaborate
manner than you will have time or
ability to keep up. 1t may be simple
in its arrangements, but let it be
neatly kept. Why can't the yard be
fitted up nicely, and the fence re-
paired. Put chicken-coops, etc.
behind the house. The boys will be
pleased to help. Sow grass seed, then
trim the trees. A few evergeens
planted now will soon be very orna-
mental, and if each year few roses
or some shrubbery be added with an
occasional vine, it will not be long
before one may rejoice in succession
Of blossoms from early spring until
frost. A yard filled with hardy
shrubbery will in measure take care
Of itself, and almost any florist can
furnish them at very slight cost, if
one cannot exchange with neighbors
and friends. There is an abundance
, of time before US now to decide just
! how to 60 to work in the spring.
-S-~~
Hog cholera seems to be more fatal
: and disastrous in England than in
!, America, and their veterinarians are
Il as much at sea as ours. The veterin-
> arians call it the Rinderpest of the
n pic. There, as here, it thriyes in
y filth. and the veterinarians despair of
: any remedy, and recommend wholesale
: slaughter of infected herds, using the
carcasses of those exposed for meat,
=, except as shown after slaughter that
% the meat is diseased. Farmers here
/ do the same thing by shipping the
a herd as soon as disease appears,
s. Proper diet, cleanliness and quarantine
y u are the only preventives; slaughter
!. the only cure.-Ioeoa Homestead.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
MIR. Bayard of 1S75-Mr. Bayard OF
1885.

Senator Thomas F. Bayard from 1868 to
1876 was considered omnipotent in demo-
cratic councils. Justice to the record he
then made in the senate chamber exacts the
statement that he gave evidence OF being
one of the strong men in Americas history
but the senator lost his head through the
flattery of his countrymen and while in view
of Pisgah's heights he fell, and in falling, MS
hold upon the presidential sceptre which
was within his grasp was ruthlessly broken
From the moment the siren whispered
presidency into Mr.. Bayard's ear he he.
came autocratic and dictatorial and the host
of followers who, decade ago would have
hastened to do his bidding, have diminished
until now, they scarcely number corporals
guard.
The most marked proof of Mr.. Bayard's
wanting popularity is to be found in his own
home in this city. 10 July 1884 an enthnsi-
astic delegation went out of Wilmington t"
Chicago and there yelled themselves hoarse
for "Bayard for President" and yet, with
bat few exceptions, that delegation is now
strongly antagonistlc to the Secretary Of
State.
In fact the antipathy to Mr. Bayard il
assuming such proportions that the friends o
Senator Gray are considering the prophet!
of disassociating the names of Bayard
and Gray in the next Senatorial canvass. Ii
is argued that the Secretary of state wonle
be a milestone about MI. Gray's neck and
whatever hope Senator Gray has of succeed
ing himself must be of his own individually
How apropos are the words of the poe
In this connection.
But oh, how changed is Mr.. Bayard from
his former self, who, only short deUad'
ago.
In the happy realms of light
Clothed with great brightness didst ou
shine,
Myriads of his fellow countrymen thoug
bright.
A correspondent at Washington state
that (:
A number of leading Democrats haI
urged upon the President the necessity
making change in his Cabinet, SO far as Il
Department of State is concerned.
prominent New York Democrat had one
two conversations with the President upc
the subject last week. He said to the Pres
~. dent that the burden of the criticism of
inistration had been occasoned by NJ
s agaiISssaentS and that his co
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-28
MIR. Cleveland's Ambition.

Cleveland is just Democrat enough to be
the destroyer of the party to make Cleye-
land party out of the fragments, with all
kinds of queer people added, in the expeGta.
tion of carrying the country. Pittsburg
Times,