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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
General Grants Malady.

What is the character of General Grants
malady, Immediately concerns both the laity
and the medical profession? The Generals
continuous improvement places his affection
out of the category of malignant growths,
aud notwithstanding the hedging Of the syn
dicate of his medical advisors, the fact re-
mains patent that an egregious blunder in
diagnosis has been made
After epthelioma has assumed the grave
pathological conditions ascribed to it in
General Grants case, il would be a physical
impossbility for recovery to follow.
Malignant growths of cancerous type
have no extended periods of amelioration
which are indications of restoration to
health, aud as above stated, the present his
tory of the Generals case negatives the idea
Of malignant growth.
The most pertinent inquiry with the
above case is, what connection was there
between General Grants PROSTATE condition
and the 'cocaine" which was so industri
ously busted upon the liberated surface
1t will be remembered by those who
closely consulted the medical bulletins
that the almost fatal prostration cnsucd
each time after ''eocaine" had been freely
used, and it will also be recalled that dur
ing those three days Of dangerous prostra-
ton that nothing at all was done to the
throat and at the expiration of those three
days of no throat medication, not only did
the throat affection become measuraGly i'm
proved, but as the effects of the ''cocaine"
passed away tine general condition of the pa
tient also showed marked improvement.
Cocaine" is a comparatively new reme-
dy, but when it is recalled that its applica-
tion to the tongue w.ll destroy the sense OF
taste, and that it VIII anesthetize and be-
numb all mucous surfaces, its power for
evil will be understood.
Dir. Flemming Carrow, recently Of this
city, in reference to the use OF Cocaine
writes, that he has had his faith shaken il
the value of this new remedy; and although
he used but four per cent solution
to the fauces the patient complained of ex
cessiye dryncss Of the throat aud dizziness
and that the pup Of the eye was dlatet
and paralysis Of the action Of the heart
would probably have been the result Of {
continued use Of this powerful, but no
understood drug.
In Dir. Carrow's experience we get mos
likely explanation of the causes whcl
brought General Grant face to face witt
deaths e !. Ii ssaists IL
succumbed, epithelioma would have simpl!
been credited with having made anothe
conquest.
The lesson impaired in this case is of sucl
magnitude as to ctll halt in the madden
ing policy of the medical profession to rui
wild after new remedies and gilt edg
medication.
All will remember the .Condurang
Bliss" craze that swept this country som
: years ago, and from that day until this, til
stomachs Of the American people have bee
utilized as sort Of Il laboratory TO accomc
: date the yagaries Of the medical scientist
y Cocaine may have its uses an
that it has had its abuses is onl
: too we'll illustrated iii the case of Generi
' Grant
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
Terrapin Sauce, Not Diplomacy is Mr
Bayard's Forte.

The State Departments unfortunate
experiences have exaspe ated Mr.. Bayard,
1t is said, to the pitch of referring to his
critics, in and out of the party, as ''pestfer-
Gus political gnats" The gnats seem to
have the best ofthe struggle at present. 1t
has possibly dawncd on the mind of the able
pose-as purist that it is much easier to he
out of power and criticise than it is to be in
power and manage the affairs of the Gov
ernment properly. Twenty four years in
spection and comparison of oil paintings
would make even duh man prettp fair
art critic, but it wouldn't by any manner of
means make him an artist. Mr.. Bayard
should have remained in the Senate and let
the men of affairs Of his party take the helm
of the Ship of State-Ih IfiJYRe
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
A Most Worthy Object.

Through tho courtesy of ehs ncnrsers of
tho Citizens Rink, benefit performance
will be given the Dupont Post, G. A. R.
1t is to be held on THURSDAY evening next,
aud tue entire proceeds are to be devoted to
the most worthy object otlaising funds TO
aid in payi 6 expenses incidental to memoir
ial exercises on Decoration Day.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
New Advertisements This issue.

New Advertisements This Issue.
Organ and Piano Tuning-Iames W. Lane.
OF Interest to the Ladies-St -Stiawhridge &
Clothier.
A New Inyoice-Justis & Davidson.
The Toothsome Shai-T. A. Mcclure.
Good Things to Eat-C. w. Gooding.
Both Fine and Superfine Suitings-J. w.
Diefendorf.
Sugar Loaf Pine Apples-S. F. Blackiston.
Dupont Post Beneft--G. A. K.
Z istern Ice-Kennebec Ice Co.
Bruna's Ice Cream-Lane Il Co.
Revised Schedule-Wilniugton and North
ern r. II.
Eagle Clothing IIou>e-Davis & MeCor-
mick.
Jcwrlry and Watches-Milldrd Davis.
For Children both Large and small
O'Brieu's Circus.
Forty Pieces of Music Free-Strawb bridge
4 Clot'.s
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
ST. PauI's VI. Il. Church.

The second anniversary Of the popular
Young Peoples Association Of st Pauls
NJ. E. Church will lie commemolated on
May 4th, at the church at T. As P, NJ. The
exercises will include tile oratorio cintata
Under the Palms" Among the literary
exercises a varied and interesting list OF
subjects aie included
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
-HE MAYORALTY.
WHO SHALL BETHE STANDARD
BEARER.
The Party Should Vie ono win the
other In Making First Class
Nominations.


In proportion as the June election draws
nigh increases the interest in the selection
of candidates for the mayoralty.
The Republicans have two candidates to
choose from, Messrs. Harry G. Conrad and
John Hare.
The Democrats already announced as con-
testants are, Professor G. B. Rhoads, Harry
sharpley, Esq, ex-Mayor Simms Senator
McWhorter and Registrar Frazer, with six
wards yet to be heard from.
In connection with the above list the
friends Of Col. Ware are assduously pro-
: claif-'ng the virtues of that gentleman, with
the hopes that The mayoralty lightning may
strike in that direction.
Whether Mr.. Conrad, Or whether Mr.
Hare shall bear the palm of the nomination,
suffice it to be said that in either case the
] Republcans will have an emincntly respec-
table candidate-a candidate who will poll
his full party vote; and this candidacy
serves due notice to the Democracy that its
only hope for success, is to name an equally
unexceptional candidate.
Without, even by implication, the attempt
to disparage the merits of the respective can
didates, it is within the jurisdiction Of act
ual facts to state that no man in the
Democratic ranks has more elements of sue
cess than Prof Q. B. Rhoads. This gentle
mans relation with various ecclesiastical
bodies as Il musical director for the pas
thirteen wears, attests the character of TIN
man, Gentlemanly in his department, promp
in all of his business engagements, oil mark
ed affability in intercourse with his fel
low man, he stands sans peur ct &ahs ne
proehe.
Another strong point of Mr.. Rhoads' can
dacy is, that he has been disassociated fror
the unfortunate cliques, which at times
have jeopardized Democratic supremacy
Professor Rhoads is not only man {
strong convictions but he also has the coui
age of these convictions, and when he say
s'by the eternal" it means "by the eternal,
all Germany to the contrary.
The Democratic party is SO surcharge
with the odium of some of its reputed leat
n(fs, that it has burden enough to carry Will
making any niLstaSo concernng'irs tar
ddates.
Two years ago the Democratic Legislatur
despoiled the sanctuary of our municipf
government and tore in threads and thre-
to the winds the sacred tenets of hon
rule, simply to the end that few place hui
ters might quarter themselves upon the ta'
payers of this city. The Legislature jul
closed did nothing to encourage conadent
in Democratic wisdom, although its sins
the main were more OF omission than
commission.
The Democratic craft is already lreightC
to the waters edge with its abnormal loa
aud it will take very safe pilot to guit
her amidst the surging pillows Of public di
content, to the harbor of safety on June Il
sixth
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
The New Postmaster at Stanton.

Mr.. Joseph II, Kirk has received the ap-
pointment of postmaster at Stanton, Del, to
succeed Mr. Joseph II. Chambers who re-
Gently offered his resignation Mr., Kirk
was for series Of years chief clerk in a car
riage mandatory of this city, which po-
sition was flied with marked acceptability.
Mr. Kinks appointment will give very gen
eral satisfaction, and his friends congratu-
late him upon the acquisition Of his recent
honOrs
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25
Bayard Rewards His Henchmen
N. Y. World (Dem.

N y. World (Dem,
Our esteemed Yale contemporary, the
NeD Haeen Neacs, finds fault with Tie World
for, as it alleges, "doing what it can to
discrcdit Mr.. Phelps" The Netrs insists
that the connection of Mr.. Phelps, Of Yer
mont, with the Emma Mine case was ''strict-
ly professional and perfectly hon 5rabie,"
and thinks that by publishing the case we
have "done something towards spreading
among the people the renown which Mr..
Phelps already enjoys among members of
tile American Bar"
Well, We are glad to hear it. We do not
dispute the legal right of Mr.. Phelps, of
Vermont, to accept fee and defcnd Mr..
Trenor W. Paik and his Emma Mine bubble.
We do not criticise his legal attanments
Mr. Phelps is, doubtless, an excellent lawyer.
But the question in which we ale interested
is not his fitness for the Bar, but his fitness
for tie Mission to England.
Has Mr.. Phelps, Of Vermont, by lis earn
est love of republican government, lis keen
jealousy of the rights of American citizens,
his experience in diplomacy, his love Of
liberty, his steadfast Democracy, shown
himself TO lie the best person to ill the
highest diplomatic position in the gift of
the Democracy of the United States +?
Has Mr.. Phelps, of Vermont, melited the
honor conferred on him by any services
whatever rendered to the Democratic party
or the Republic ?
Is our Minister to England to be chosen
| from tine few coat of arms Democrats who
admire the British system more than the
American, and have monaIchical rather
than Democratic ideas?
While MIR. Phelps, the lawyer, had q
''strictly professional" right to defend the
the Emma Mine operation, was it goot
taste, or tact, or judcious to send him as
MniGter to represent The highest purity o
character the honor, integrity and dignity
of the United States in a country who's,
people were swindled out of millions partial
ly by his legal aid to that Emma enterprise
1t is not Mr.. Phelps's rights as a lawyer
nor his rights to a big fee, that we question
only his right to the English mission an,
his claim to the greatest honors Of the Dem
raracy, which is a totally different thing,
Does the acceptance of very big fee a
the hand Of notoriously unclean stocl
operator really constitute Mr.. Phelps, 0
Vermont, the highest type of America
honor, the ideal character, the elevate
statesman and the representative Of th
!. =, -, ,ic . - -
AMI let il be know before r. qhessci
is answered that the appointment was prac
tically not tile act of the President, VIII
is trustrul as well as conscientious. MI
Bayard demanded this appointment, alnos
as a right, after making the most extavagan
statements iii favor Of his Vermont friend
who had thrice advocated his nominatio
for the Presideney-against Tilden, agains
Hancock and against Cleveland. The CAT
met, in disregard Of all precedent was no
allowed to decide OF vote upon the appoint
ment. Practically tue Cabinet did not kno,
Of it, and no one is responsible for it but til
Secretary ofStatc,
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25

There i, more talk to the effect that Bay
ard will shortly re.ie from the Cabinet.
He doesn't seem to be making any brilliant
hit il diplomacy, apyhow-Pess,
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-04-25

Mr.. William II. Long, of the Republican,
is mentioned in connection with the candi-
dacy for cauncmanic hunors Of the Eighth
Ward,
MI. Longs name will be hailed with
commendation
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
SCHOOL NOTES.

4
The regular monthly meeting of the eft,
teachers for Friday afternoon was post
poned.
At the principals meeting yesterday
morning, six Of the eigh: principals wer,
present, regardless of TIE deep snow anC
stormy weather. The ladies' who stemec
the storm of yesterday certainly posses.
commendable bravery.
Ii seems that our newspaper men and gu,
teachers and superintendent have very diff
erent ideas of the propriety of SLOWING snow
balling among the pupils, bu. let few eyes
be put out OF Il few children take fatal colds
as a result OF snow balling and the newspa
per man will quickly change his tune.
The literary exercises throughout the
schools or Friday were said to be good
The teachers and pupils are looking for
ward eagerly to the coming holidays. Some
of the teachers will use their vacation to
attend the State Teachers Association al
Topeka
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS,

Occidental-H. G. Elliott, Chicago; L
Wilson, Caldwell; Z. VI. Hewries, Grenols
G. w. Clement, Lake county, Ohio; G. K
Lsnjus, Anthony; c. NJ. Edwards, st. 10
-epb; VIM. NJ. Knapp, lola, Ks; E. M.Dow,
Salins; Edward Vail, Silina; Lee Donnely,
st. Louis; j. C. Anderson, ElDorado; W
F. Kerns, ST, Joseph; J. A. Sweet, ST
Louis; d. Ii. Jackson, ST. Joseph; Frank
Wheeler, Clear water; Mrs. j. w. Robinson,
rowsnda; Edgar Robinson, Towards; Thos.
Castor, city; G. NJ. Cherry. city; NJ. L.
Browa, Boston; A. c. Dyun, Columbus, O.,
Alf Harrison, Conway.
Manhuttan.-E G. Beach, Chicago; C. H.
kimper, Cincinnati, O., Alex c. Blair,
Rochester, \. Y; Z. A. Suffer, Chicago; n.
F. Hart, Philadelphia; John A. Brady,
Louisville, Ky; o. p. Norsley, Red Oak, Ia;
F. Delafeld. Richmond, Va G, A Ross La
port, Ind Tom Schofrld, Kansas City; A.
g. Olds, and n. NJ. Hart, New York; Louis
Meyer, st. Louis; Lew Z. barrow, Corning.
iowa, T. II. McDearman, Kansas City; p. f.
Mitchell, St. LOUIS; w. \. Edwards, New
YORK.; Ben spily, Kansas City; Jrhn
Eldridge, Atchison; +. W. B,bcock, Ames-
bury, Mass; Thomas W. Griif, Kansas City;
c. :. Clemson. Unzelton,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
POLICE COURT.

VIM. NJ. Polk was before Judge Glenr
yesterday, charged with having, at Ger
tain time and place named, committed h,
offense of gambling. To what species o
chance the defendant had been addicted {,
the complaint did not set forth. Whether
it was poker, faro, roug ct noir. vantoon,
horse head or progressive euchre was mol
set forth, but when the judge Strengthened
himself in his seat and picked up his han
and antied False If S25 and costs the de-
PENDANT was forced TO call. Like all other
plays in this court, the winning hand is four
aces. held by the afyre-a;d judge, and pro-
fessionals needn't try bluff on him.
John Miller also came In with ps,
hand, but the court iuiimated that they
were playing for S25 and take-out, and
John, on Il forced call, had to test the
validity of the four aces.
A. w. Whiting VIZ. another bucker at
the big hand held by the court, and the
usual SIS sniy and take-ou; was played and
the city took down the pot.
John Henry was also in the tore-hsnded
game, and though he filed on a draw, the
usual four aces held by the court took the
pot and take-out, ana the discomft,ed
sports jumped the game, convinced that
the court WAS no nst on this game.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
COURT MARTIAL.

Courts martial SAVIOR Of war, but the fac
that one was called in this city yesterday
| must not be taken as proof that war
bloody, cruel war-exists in this city.
war of words is raging with great fury, witt
General White in command of the fighting
army and the other side doing nothing, bu
this is not the war that furnishes the subject
for the court martial now in progress in ,hi,
city, although II WAT of words is said to hav,
caused q 6 trouble.
Here is what friend told a reporter
about it: During the last county political
campaign Col. Thos. N"rthur, post com
mander Of the Garden Plain Post G. A. r.,
in company with other cid soldiers Were
discussing candidates and politics, when the
name of Coulride c. +. Derby.
who WAS the Democratic candidate for
county treasurer, was mentioned. Northrup,
SO it is alleged, said Derby had deserted tn.
principles for which he fought in the war.
a bystsnder overheard the remark, but evi-
IDENTIFY understood Norihrup TO say that
Derby was deserter, and the story reached
Derby that way, who complained to .h'
department commander, and the cour
martial was called to investigate the n1atter
Northrup's explanation of the affair VII,
told to Derby, who sent word 10 Conrad.
Northrup that if he would make tha. ex
PLANTATION public it would be all right, bu
Northrup said ne could 90 TO thunder, anc
as he has not showed up at the cour; martha
he will probably tell them all to go 10 ;hup.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
RAILROADS AND BUSINESS.

| The vitality of Wichita as trade center
is manifesting itself anew every day. and
the attention of merchants, manufacturers
and traders Of all kinds is directed to our
city. The many facilities for the prosecu-
ton Of an unlimited and profitable bust
ne.s which our admirable geographical
position and increasing transportation facili-
ties afford, are constant reminders TO our
business men, that their energies will not be
in vain.
During the past thirty days no less than
twenty representatives of substantial whole
sale firms and manufacturers nave been
| here looking over the field with view to
location, and several of these contemplate
coming here next spring. This city is no
longer dependant on local county trade,
and the partial failure of a crop does not
affect her in any great degree.as is evidenced
by the fact that business in this city has not
taken any step back, but on the contrary,
has steadily increased, notwithstanding a
partial failure of crops this season. The
books of ali railroad lines centering here show
steady gain in business since the beginning
of the fall trade, which is a clear proof that
the business is done here. Again, evidences
Of gener prosperity are seen all over the
city. 1t is unnecessary TO specify any par
ticular line Of business where al are doing
we'll.
The recuperative qualities of our city lifts
her at once on the tide of prosperity, after n
period of depression that would have proved
disastrous to less favored cities. No other
city in the union has been so successful this
year in voting aid to railroad corporations,
and putting new lines upon sound footing.
We have now the general offices Of two
lines here. and within year this will be the
headquarters of still greater interests. With
such facilities, our favorable situation and the
sterling determination of her citizens 70 win
in the race for supremacy as a distributing
centre. il is no wonder that the country
tributsry-snd it is large sec;ion-is look
ing towards this city as the proper mar: into
which commodities may be poured, ma
chinery and implements be manufactured,
and from which supplies may be drawn.
Those contemplating interests here are
quick to perceive these advantages and soon
recognize the fact that nowhere can there
be found a community more sctive TO the
necessity of good government and the build
ing UP Of the institutions and embellish-
ments that are calculated to make up an At
,ractive and prosperous city. Forward, is
the word of our business men, and they gain
fresh courage as they find their determine
ton appreciated BY their trading neighbors.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
THE CITY LIBRARY.

The city library, under the superin,en.
dency of ]. F. Mcintosh. who has added
several hundred volumes more than he con-
trscied to, is opening out very favorably
A neatly printed catalogue containing the
name of every volume the library contains
is nearly ready for distribution, copy OF
which will be left at every home in the city.
The fee or price of ticket for one year will
be only one dollar, which will en;itle the
holder TO sll the books he or she may desire
to read. As dollar may be bigger sum
than some would like to pay, the superin-
tendent hiss concluded that it may be paid
in installmenis Of a quarter of dollar at q
time. THIS plan will be within the reach Of
averyhoiy
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-13
THE SNOW AND Irs EFFECTS.

Some SpeeuI.tions on Snow and the Fsoba-
bic Future Of So uthern Kansas Winters.
The Oldest inhabitant has his inning once
more and comes up smiling with the infor-
nation that the present snow fall is the
heaviest ever known in southern Kansas at
| one sitting He had about the same to say
of last winter, and the winter before lsst
furnished him with subject to dilste upon.
As a matter of fact the snow fall in SYM
pafhy with the rain fall has incre ased in
southern Kansas, and there are good reasons
for the conclusion that the tendency will
continue to be towards larger snow fall as
it is in the case of rain. The same condi-
lions are as likely to produce the one as the
other. Increased vegetation and foliage
tend TO draw moisture. 1t is well known
that the more heavily timbered countries
have the deepest SHOWS. This is clearly
illustrated in Canada and Russia In the
thickly wooded districts OF Ontario and
Quebec, the snow fall is immense. While
on hunting expedition in the wilds of On
tario, Canada, the writer once saw
the snow begin on the 5th Of
November and continue without a
stop until it was four feet deep on the level,
while in the older settled portions where the
timber was mostly cleared off it did no. ex-
coed foot in depth. In the prairie regions
Of Manitoba and the Northwest, although
much farther north han Ontario, the snow
fall during the winter is not more than half
as deep rs in the latter province.
Ia view of these facts, as vegetation in
creases and timber grows, the people of
southwest Kansas will probably have to
prepare for heavier snow falls and save hay
and build shelter for stock. Snow is said to
be the poor mans manure. and the inbabi-
tsnis of northern countries are glad to have
the ground covered from November to
March, but such condition, although it
would help winter wheat, would not be ben
efcisl on the whole in southern Kansas.
The laborer would suffer because of no
work. In timbered countries there is an
abundance of employment in the lumber
woods. Deep SHOWS continuing in Kansas
would be disastrous to cur stockmen. If i
the present snow should lay on the ground
a month, millions OF dollars worth of stock |
would perish upon the ranges. If such |
should happen to be the case those who
were forced TO sell their stock on account |
of being driven from the territory will dis
cover that they had heen bepef,tad yafb.r
than injured by the presidents action.