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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
My Grandgetgler.

Secretary Bayard's rsr siscences of what
his grandfather did are getting to be about
as tiresome reading as are current disserta-
tions upon the seventeen yoar locust, or 'sof
fensive partisans," sea-sei pent stories, and
other idle literature of the lazy summer hol-
idays.
1t is commonly supposed that Sir Walter
Scott had patented the attractive story title
of ''rales ofa Grandfather" Our foreign
Secretary may be guilty of unconscious
adaptation" is found following the dubious
footsteps Of the Rev. Mr.. Lorimer of Chica-
go. However his peccadilio, for it could
| hardly be called sin, is one that great men
as well as the more obscure easily fall
into.
Great deeds, by subtle action OF oft-tel-
ling, come to be absorbed into ones own be-
longings. 1t is probable upon this theory,
peculiar as it is, that onr grandioquent ex.
| Senator has come to appropriate to his dis.
tinguished ancestry the credit of the historic
act Of giving the casting vote by which
Thomas Jefferson became President of the
United States.
Unfortunately for Thomas F. Bayard and
his little effort to shine by the reflected lus
tire of credit to which the great family is
not entitled, unfortunately for him the rec
oids of inexorable history present their an
mails. They reveal the fact that the ancient
Chevalier did no such thing as his grandson
claims fol- him In fact he did just the re-
verse to what his magnanimous scion, in an
inexact oratorical effort, is distant Kan
sas attempted to ascribe to him.
Secretary Bayard made bold strike for.
ancestral distinction and Independence of
historical facts. He aimed high and fell
| fiat. The combination was wrong.
The Bayagd of the early days Of this CEN
tury aided Aaron Burr to tho best of his
ability and influence. lie sotcd against
Jefferson thirty-six times, and at length
when the votes of Vermont and Mary
land had fallen in to jefferson and thus con-
stituted James A, Bayard's vote uunecessa-
ry, the House of Bayard cast blank!
| And this is the truth of the story. What
a contrast to that given ont by the ingen-
uous (?) but ingenious scion OF Delaware's
baronial family, foisted upon the gaping
yokels of Kansas, who, open-mouthed won
dered admiringly at the greatness Of the
man from Delaware, who had sach great
grandfather
The fable was swallowed whole by the
yokels dutiiplly ,wilhs,ss pa~sninng !! IL
dose, as a ready S-made Dsyard audience
should. But New York and Pennsylvania
have been heard from. Thomas F. Bayard
has been made to tear the stolen honors
from his brow and the crowds on the Kan
sas plains have disgorged the dose. Truth
ful history has acted upon them as an emet-
ic and now they are sick of their tricky or
ator.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Bayard RIunderino'.
Philadelphia Press.

ihliuelpuld ITesS.
MIR. Bayard should stop talking about the
electoral controversy of 1901 or info.m him
self as to the facts in the case. The more
he talks the more muddled he becomes
His attempt to prove that his grandfather
was such pure patriot and actuated by
such lofty motives, and so obtain some re-
fected glory HIMSELF has been an utter ia IL
ure.
1t passes comprehension how Mr., Bayard
could have blundered as he did in claiming
that man who cast blank ballot gave the
decisive vote in that memorable contest
Besides, as the Chicago Herald informs Mr..
Bayard, if he had wished to give an exam
pie of man rising superior to party, he
need not have gone back eighty-four years,
but only twenty-four years, and cited the
case of Stephen A. Douglas, whose patriotio
course in 1861 did SO much to consolidate
the loyal sentiment of the nation.
But, as the Herald adds, this might have
brought out in toe vivid contrast the course
of Nh -Ra,ra. ., hin.sAic Z, l...---...
objections of certain speech he delivered at
Dover about that time.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
POrpOise Hides.

A new sight Tor Wilmington is Il whole
side OF Porpuiso Leather hanging in tie
window OF 5. Lloyd Bodiy'S shoe Store
No. w. 4h st. This halt skin is seven
feet long, thirty inches wide in the widest
pat, weighs four aud one half pounds aud
cost $500 That is, $+.O0a pound or 25
cents an ounce by the side. At this rate
the whole skin would amount to s3600
These are interesting facts in connection
with the new Polposc industry of which
Wilmington is destined to be the centre.
Mr.. Buddy will cut this hide up for shoes.
The soft, "liable nature of Porpose leather
is making it very popular, and the orders
are increasing.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
PRICE TWO CENTS.
Wilmington's Boats.

The sloop Mischief which has been doing
such fine work in New York waters last
week, is another of the Harlan and IIollings
worth Company's boats.
Last year she proved herself to be the
pest sailer Of her class, and this season she
is beating everything that comes in her way.
She is matched in race against the Priscil-
la. The winner will sail in the international
yacht race against the Genesta. The Mis-
chief is somewhat smaller in measurement
than the Presclla and of a somewhat differ
ent model. Whichever of the two be chosen
to represent this country in the coming race,
the people of Wilmington will havs the graf.
iflcation of knowing that tie boat selected
for the distinction will have been one that
was built in this city by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Board of Health Report.

Through the courtesy of Registrar Fra
zer there was placed upon our table the
Annual Report of the Board of Health for
1884.
The press work was performed by the
James aud Webb Printing Company, which
is equivalent TO saying that it is model of
typographical neatness and complete
ness.
Independent of an intelligent collation. OF
the work of the Health Board for the past
year, there is also arranged, for easy refer
ence, most valuable statistical data concern
the mortuary record for the past year.
There wero during the past year 119O
deaths, an increase of 90 over the past year
and also an increase of Al over 1882, but a
diminution of ISL as compared with 1881.
During the past year death claimed
pnder one year 52S
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Is ThiS ,IuStice.

The New York Herald of Thursday COM
menced most shamefully unjust diatribe
against John Roach in the following way:
For bad workmanship and for failure to
carry out his contract Mr.. Roach is respons-
ible." Now Secretary Whitney in his
condemnation of the Dolphin does not imply
that. He condemns the Dolphin not John
Roach. The despatch boat was built exact
ly according to plans and specifications
furnished by the Naval Board. Therefore,
if Mr.. Roach met these plans in the con-
struction of the Dolphin, and she
ultimately disqualified to impart an over.
whelming condemnation on John Roach is
gross injustice, impartial justice would
place the heavier stigma where il should
more prominently appear, against the names
of ex-Secretary Chandler aud his official
myrmidons
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

The Board of Directors of the Ferris
Re form Scbool' have made a most happy
selection for Superintendent of that
Institution in the person of Mr.. William D..
Pickels.
The kindly nature and acceptable methods
of living of MI Pickles, designate him as a
most competent person for the nov field Of
labor
We think that it is "A matter of regret that
the incorporators of the Ferris fund did not
name the school Ferris Industrial SCHOOL,
instead of "Ferris Reform School,"
While it is true that reclamation and ief-
ormation are the ultimate to be attained
yet the term Reform School" CRATES some
what harshly upon the better nature and is
not, by any means, as euphonious as "In-
dustrial."
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

The pressure was so great against the first
appointment of police in Wilmington by tho
new Mayor, Rhoads, that the list has been
cancelled, and new lot of men will be
named. The Mayor will be convinced be-
fore long that to meet with popular seuti-
he must use his own judgment, rather than
allow certain clique, who do not represent
the best interest of The city, to fix up tho
slate in their own particular interest The
people, after all will show their hands. if
right and good sense is not shown.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Tuberculosis Communicated TO Infants
by MIX.

Tuberculosis Communicated TO Infants
by MIX.
We have at various times referred to the
question whether tuberculosis can be con-
yeyed to human beings by the milk or flesh
of tuberculnus COWS. There are several
views in egaId to this matter Some au-
thorities believe it to be an established fact
that tuberculosis can be thus conveyed,
considering the two diseases
as quite identical. Others assert that boy-
inc tuberculosis is modified form of human
tuberculosis. 1t may be developed by iufec-
tion in man, but in this it gives rise to a
characteristic train of symptoms, with ana
tomical LESSONS resembling those found in
the tuberculous COW. Cases thought to
illustrate this "bovine tuberculosis" in
human beings have been reported in England
by DR.. Creighton.
A third view, which need not greatly con-
flict with the second, is that advocated by
Virchow, whose special Investigations of
this disease entitle him to speak with much
authority. Virchow believes that the So
called bovine tuberculosis, or pearl disease,
differs anatomlcally from human tuberculosis
tie lsions being sarcomatous. And he
thinks it at least premature to suppose that
the former disease can be communicated to
human beings by the use of flesh or milk.
There has recently been reported how
ever, case which certainly bears strong
evidence in favor of the pearl disease being
communicable in the way supposed.
Professor Demme, physician to a chill
dren's hospital at Berne. had brought to his
care an infant about six months old. The
child was born of healthy and vigorous
parents, and it weighed at birth six and one
half pounds. 1t had been nursed by its
mother for five months, and had during that
time doubled its weight, continuing healthy
in every way, In the sixth month it was
weaned, and received regularly, besid, S
other food, the milk from single COW.
Very soon the infant began to sicken. The
abdomen became enlarged. From time to
time it had diarrh@a. Examination of the
thoracic organs revealed no signs of disease.
Prof. Domino prescribed the most careful
and nutritious diet, adding to the regular
amount of milk, beef-juice, brandy, etc
The patient continued to lose flesh, however,
and died in about four months. Autopsy
revealed tubercnlOus LESSONS in the intestine,
most marked in the jejunum and ilium.
The lungs and meninges were normal.
Two months later the COW from which
the milk for the infant hod boen obtained
died. On opening its body the LESSONS of
the pearl disease were found to be strikingly
developed.
AS the family of tho child was perfectly
healthy, including two older brothers, the
case looks somewhat like one of tubercu
lous infection. 1t is important at least to
record such histories There may in time be
enough evidence secured to enable positive
opinions to be expressed. Aud this case
is sufficient to be warning to physicians
that they learn something about the health
of the COW when its milk alone is used by an
infant patient,
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Our Street Commissioner.

If efficiency in public service counts for
anything with the City Council, Francis
McCloskey will be his own successor in the
highway department of this city.
When Mr.. McCloskey was called to the
Office of Street Commissioner the streets of
Wilmington were in most deplorable con-
dition. 1t is within the province of
truth to assert that there was not one single
square in this city that was not made un-
safe for vehicular traffic, owing to numer-
GUS holes and gulleys the repair of the
streets was almost disheartening under
taking.
Since Mr. McCloskey's induction into of
flee he has been untiring in his efforts to
put the streets in, at least, passable con-
ditioD, and every one having occasion to use
a carriage appreciates the industry of the
street department Ninth street between
shipley and Washington, for the past four
years has been series of holes and gull S
absolutely dangerous to drive on, but under
the dispensation of Mr.. McCloskey this has
all been remedied and in every part of the
city marked improvement in the charac-
ter of our streets has been noticed during the
past few weeks.
1t is always pleasure for journal to
cOnsc cientiously commend public official
and we do not hesitate to state that we do
not know an official of this city who performs
his duties more faithfully or more intelli-
gently than Mr.. Francis McCloskey.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
The Pennsylvania is Afraid of the
B. Il o.
ATLANTIC City Review

In Philadelphia, the railroad war between
the two great rival corporations goes ON
apa,e, and bids fair to continue for some
time. 1t is incredible that the Pennsyva-
MIA Company can keep the Baltimore and
Ohio from coming into the city, but it evil
IDENTIFY intends to make it as much trouble
and expense as possible
If a private individual would act as pig
gishy, OF as selfshly as railroad corpora
ton, what would be his standing in the
community? We do not know that the
Pennsylvania company is any worse in this
respect than other railroads; but it shows
that the person who first said that ''corpor-
ations had no souls was a true observer.
What right has body Of men to violate
the dccencies of life any mere than single
individual? A company i, but the aggrcga-
tion of individuals.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
POLICE APPOINTMENTS NO 2

POLICE APPOINTMENTS NO 2.
AS was most naturally to be expected the
names of tho few worthy men which ap
peared on the Police list No. were omitted
on the revised list.
The prsvarications, the double faced policy
and the complete absence of manhood on the
part of Mayor elect Rhoads has completely
demonstrated his total unitness for the du-
ties of the Mayoralty. Even before receiv.
ing the oath Of Office he has SO slimed his
reputation for veracity that he cannot pos
sibly live down the odium which is attached
to him.
A thief can be watched, mental imbecili-
ty is entitled to commiseration, but delib-
crate and systematic falsifier merits only
the execrations of his fellow citizens,
The Mayor-elect within fortnight after
his election has made record from which
every reputable Democrat turns in disgust,
and there is not decent man in this city to
be found who dares to attempt to excuse
the bunderings, the deception, and the
treachery of the new Mayor.
Prof. c. B. Rhoads has not only severed
personal friendships by his infdelty but
his hypocritical can't has placed those broken
friendships beyond the range of restora-
tion.
No one questions the right of the Mayor
elect to make just such police appointments
as his taste and Judgment might suggest,
but it was the wholesale lying that invited
the condemnation of our citizens. The
Mayor-elect positively assured W. H. Dur
ham and his friends that he (Durham)
would be re-appointed on the Force No. 2;
this assurance was given as late as Wednes-
day evening, but when the appointments
were announced on Thursday Mr.. Durham's
name did not appear. Mr.. Durham is not a
bully-Mr. Durham is not a rummy-NIr.
Durham is not political bum-Mr. Dur
ham is not a ballot box stuffer, and when
these negative attributes of Mr.. Durham
were presented to his honor his name was
stricken from the revised list.
Mr.. Durham was recommended by such
honorable men as Col ]. G. Farra, Mr..
William N. Mccormick and DIR. Smith
Cooper, but he was ignominiously turned
down. 1t was claimed by those who pro-
fessed to know, that the recommendations
Of reputable and law abiding citizens would
be of no avail with the new municipal
administration, and the prediction un-
fortunately is being rapidly fulfilled
Mayor Elect Rhoads has stigmatized
every man he turned down from the list
Of police appointments which he first made.
Mayor-Elect Rhoads has advertised to the
" orld that these men whose names appeared
on list No. and did notappedr in the re-
vised list, are not honest and law abiding
citizens. Mayor-Elect Rhoads has blighted
the future of some most excellent men
and were it not for the law abiding charac-
ter Of those men thus outraged, the Mayor
Elect would be held to personal res
ponsb bility for his dastardly acts.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

The Natatorium is now open. This event
has been looked forward to by OR citizens
and doubtless the preparations made for the
accommodation and convenience of visitors
will receive full appreciation during the
summer term.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20


In ouI issue of the S3d inst III commenting
upon an entertainment denominated "The
Chocolatiere" given under the auspices of
the Grace NJ. E. Chnrch. we stated that
said entertainment was marked liberali-
zation of Methodism even if not a positive
depression from the customs of our Metho-
dist fathers.
This statement was not only unchallenged
but it was received with favor by many
worthy Methodist families, but it was left
to the Chairman of the Printing Commit
tee of the Young Mems League CONNECTED
with Grace NJ. e. church, to champion the
cause of 'The Chocolatiere," in manner
neither nreditahle to a liberal mind nor tc
the instinct of gentlemanly nature.
Temperate discussions are both enjoyable
and profitable, but bufoonery is an art
neither cultivated nor encouraged by the
management of THE WJLMIHGToNIAN. En
passant it would be we'll to remark that one
of the ancient and revered landmarks of
Methodism demands that professed Chris
tan shall have the demeanor Of gentle
man.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

The mortality was greatest in the eighth
ward, there being in that locality 1874 deaths
whilst in the sixth, which is an adjoining
ward, there were but Sc deaths. The death
roll in the fifth and tenth wards is apparent
ly large compared with other wards of cor
responding population.
The fourth ward which claims the Regis
trar as one of her own sons shows a mortu-
airy list of but rs, which is presumptiye
evidence that Mr.. Frazer's neighbors care
fully carry out his suggestions concerning
domestic sanitation--it is a matter of regret
that the affable Registrar cannot diffuse
himself somewhat promiscuously among the
various wards of the city.
From 1847 to December 31st, 1884, there
were 265 deaths from cancer in this city, %
of which occurred during the past year.
In looking over the causes of death dur
ing the past year, we ascertain that con-
sumption heads the list with 152 victims,
cholera infantum So, and its twin, maras-
mus 6S. Meningitis so, typhoid fever 45,
commissions 45, pneumonia Al, and Group
40.
This report thus briefly referred to is a
most valuable work for reference, and the
careful and painstaking effort to prepare it
entities its author, Registrar E. B. Frazer,
to words of strong commentator.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20
Personal.

Mr.. Samuel Booth, who very creditably
filled tine position of city editor ON the late
Morning Times, has been engaged upon the
reportorial staff of the Morning NeDs.
The many friends of Mr.. Harry G. Doun-
wald will be pleased to hear he has been
elected vice e-president and treasurer of the
jackson Lime and Coal Company.
Mr.. Downward is one of the most promis-
ing young business men of Wilmington and
his advancement to the front is a matter for
co1gratulation.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

From one TO two years 03
From two to five years 100
From five to ten years 63
Frem ten to fifteen years %
From fifteen to twenty years 81
From twenty to thirty years 90
From thirty to forty years SO
From forty to fifty years 10
From fifty to sixty years .73
From sixty to seventy years 94
From seventy to eighty years 90
From eighty to ninety years 46
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-06-20

The Ladies' Aid Society connected with
the Household of Faith Church will give
Society and Musical Entertainment on
Wednesday evening next, June cath.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-06-20
A Physicians Evidence.

People, as a general thing, endorse
a medicine according to effect produce
ed upon individuals, but remedy to
be of universal good, must cure in all
similar instances; hence, the evidence
of a physician is of paramount i'm
portance in summing up the
salutary and curative advantages
of a remedy when largely used by
the people. In this respect, Mans,
fields Magic Arnica Liniment is sup
ported by an astonishing array of ev'
idence, and among others, DR.. I.
Barbors, of Magenta, Ark, says; "ln
almost every house l find your prep
arations, especially the Magic Arnica
Liniment.' l have noticed its effects
in cases ofrheumatism and neuralgia
and it acts in truly a magical way,
giving almost instantaneous relief"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-06-20

Under the new Law our circuit
the twelflh-will be composed of
Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll,
Gibson, Crockett, Haywood and Ben
ton counties. The courts will be held
at the following times, beginning
Sept 1st, 1886:
Obion0At Troy first Monday in
March and second Mondays of July
and November. At Union City third
Mondays in March, July and Move NJ
Der.
Weakley-Second Monday in Feb
ruary and third Mondays in June al d
October.
Henry-Fourth Mondays in Janu-
ary, May and September.
Carroll-First Mondays in Janua.
ry, May and September.
Gibson-At Humboldt third Mon
days in March, July and November,
At Trenton first Tuesday after the
first Monday in April, August and
December.
Crockett-Fourth Mondays in Jan
uary, May and September.
HaywOod-Fourth Monday ii
February ana third Mondays in June
and October.
Benton--Third Mondays in Janua
ry, May and September.
The Tenth Chancery division shall
comprise the counties of Fayette, Tip
ton, Haywood, Lauderdale, Dyer
Obion, Weakley and Gibson. Th
courts will be held as follows, begin
ming Sept. 1st, 1880:
Fayette-First Mondays in Febru
ruary and August.
Tipton-Fourth Mondays in Feb
ruary and August.
Haywood-First Mondays in Janu
airy and July.
Lauderdale-First Mondays i
March and September.
Dyer-Fourth Mondays in Marc
and October.
Obion-At Troy second Monday
in April and October. At Unio
City, fourth Mondays in January an
July
Weakley-Second Mondays in jar
uary and July.
Gibson-At Trenton first Monday
in May and November. At Hum
boldt second Mondays in Februar
and August.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-06-20
Tourists Excursion
TO
st Paul,
Yellowstone Park
AND
Portland, oregon.

To accommodate tourists who desire to visit
St. Paul, Minneapolis. Min netenka, the Da-
kota Wheat Fields, Bad Lands, Yellowstone
National Park, Portland. Oregon, and the
Pacific coast, the Illinois Central X. X. have
arranged for a first class Pullman Palace Car
excursionsto leave st. Paul. Wednesday q. M -
August 10th, via the Northern Pacific h. H.
stopping one night at Fargo. one at Bismarck;
and one week in the YELLOWSTONE National
Park, arriving at Portland, August Sist'
Tickets will be good for six months from Au-
gust 18th. Pullman Sleepers and Dining Cars
will be run through from 81. Paul to Portland.
Parties desiring to visit Wisconsin and Min
nesota resorts before the excursion leaves st.
P aul can purchase tickets on and after June
LIST, good for six months, dating from August
l9th. For rates and full particulars of the ex-
cursion, apply to j. 4. Merry. General Vest
ern Passenger Agent, Ma nchester Lowe, Who
will personally accompany the excursion and
will take pleasure in mailing free excursion
pamphlets entitled From the Gulf to the
Lakes and the Lakes to the Sea.
Arrangements have also been made for eS-
change of tickets at San Francisco to parties
desiring to return by the Southern or Central
Pacific routes. We cannot imagine more
delightful tour from New Orleans to ST. Paul
st. Paul to the Park and from the Park to Pu-
get Sound and the Pacific Coast.
A. II. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent.