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The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
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I The annual convention of the Freethink
ers' Association of the State of New York
will meet in Albany on the 18th OF thi,
month.
The new position this association has
taken, from one of passive contentmept and
thankfulness forthe mere opportunity Of az.
istence, into self-asscrtive, aggressive,
proselytizing and militant boldness, indi-
Gates the substratum Of movement and
change that its tenets have engendered.
The Albany Express in referring to the
subject remarks ''the time was when free
thinkers were content to discuss their theo.
ries without making special demands for the
enforcement Of their principles upon the
body politic'
A list of the grievances" or demands.
probably to be incorporated in the platform
of the convention will include-That church
property be taxed; that no chaplains or re-
ligious officials be employed: they demand
the cessation of any appropriations for
charitable institutions of sectarian char
acter; that the use of the Bible in the
schools shall be prohibited, and that relir-
ious festivals aud fasts shall also be abolish
ed SO far as omission of public proclama-
tions can contribute to tlfat end; that iudi.
cial oaths be no longer administered: the re-
peal of all laws for Sunday observance. as
well as laws looking to the enforcement of
Christian morality; and the last final COM
prehensve demand asks for the complete
and absolute SC ecularization of government
both local and general.
The above is a comprehensive list and its
large grasp leaves no opportunity of accus-
ing our freethinking contemporaries of being
over modest in their demands. But they
want too much. There is very little ikeli-
hood ofany such concessions being even
considered in this century. Probably the
ideas together with their orig inators are too
advanced for US. The present generation
would ilout the majority Of the IDEAS sug-
gested.
As the public body stands now the secu-
arization Of government (inexact as the
term is), would be deemed profauation. The
ideal and tendency of thought to-day among
our people is not profane-on the contrary.
paradoxical as it may seem, even our most
profane in tongue contcmn PROCLAMATION in
thought and credit the integrity of an oath
made in Gods name. They are glad to So.
the governor of the state thank the Ruler of
all for bounteous harvest, and see no in
consistency in the Presidents invocation h
the peoples name to the Deity on Thanks.
giving Day. The most atheistic coueede
the accidental value of Sunday and rigidly
observe it, as holiday at least, and so sus-
tain the present laws. As to the Bible, |
well, that is an old question-but we think |
it will stay as long as schools, and homes,
and families, and fathers and mothers and
children exist,
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
PRICETWO CENTS.

in the fact that the white men who murder
ed the unfortunate Cinnamon perpetrated
the deed under some theory that the Mon
gols were invading their rights and that the
laws of the land would in some yet to DC
discovered way condone their extreme
acts.
As the shameful facts stand just now,
men are fleeing for their lives to the United
States military posts where the rifles and
Gatliug guns of the Federal soldiers are ii Q
only protection they can rely upon for their
lives. This slaughter of the Chinese is Of
course nothing else but labor riot. But
our government has admitted the race as
immigrants into this country, and not only
are that people entitled to full protection
but TO equal privileges with the whites to
pursue their calling in whatever legitimate
way they may choose.
| lhO Nhlto hiihSis III tudb region also nave
their grievances which cannot be overlooked
even though the fact exists that they have
committed these fearful excesses. A solici.
tous paternal government dare not refuse tc
take notice of this as the underlying cause
of the outrage Again, the employers al
the mines have certain rights in which they
must be protected by the authorities, one
of which undoubtedly is, that they are en-
titled to hire labor at whatever figure tht
labor market offers. 1t is pity that will
the long experience and intimate relation
our government has had with the Chimes
authorities, and also the facilities availabl
for international arrangements with tn
British governor of Hong Kong, fror
whence, it is alleged most of the Chimes
emigration proceeds, that some understand
ing or other is not brought about by whicl
the causes for these constantly recurrin
scandals are not finally done away with.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12

There is a great deal Of adverse criticism
here upon the ruling of the judges in the
Puritan Genesta yacht race on account of
their decision in favor of the latter in the
unfortunate accident when tho English
boat was fouled.
1t would scem on the face Of it, an arbi-
trary ruling that one vessel should give way
to another just because one was on the port
tack and the other ON the starboard tack.
But the decision is based on an ancient and
time honored marine law which directly ap-
plies in the case under discussion and the
judges ruling was an unavoidable one.
Our nautical editor has favored us with
the following enlightenment upon the sub
| ect. On Monday last when the first signal
was given the wind was S. Sc, the Puritan
was on the port tack and the Genesta had
tackled to starboard. Now the apparently
arbitrary sea rule is based on the theory
that when two sailing vessels are approach
ing and in possible danger of collision,
the one that has the wind free, or relatively
according to position, the freer ship should
give way to the other. Kents Commenta-
ries, Vol, 8, star p. $50 says
"There are settled nautical rules, by
which, in most cases the want Of skill or
care or duty may be ascertained. Thus the
vessel that has the wind free or is sailing
before or with the wind must get out of the
way Of the vessel that is close-hauled, or
sailing by or against it. The vessel on the
starboard tack has right to keep her wind
and the vessel on the larboard tack (port) is
bound to give way to the other, or bear nj
i sTerabe f6 tie consedhsafa5Ssgse. s saaSgeF or he an
In the present case the wind was in the
south-south-eas the Puritan being on the
port tack had freer wind, under the cir
cumstances than her opponent the Genesta
which was on the starboard tack.
In explanation, the stsrboard is the right
side of vessel (standing at the stern and
looking toward the bow) the left side, con
| sequently is the port. Whichever side of a
vessel the wind blows upon determines the
tack, that is to say whether it is to be called
a starboard or port tack. The terms port
and starboard, as applied to the left and
| right sides of a vessel are definite and un-
changable. But the windward side of a
vessel, that is to say the side upon which the
wind blows may, of course, be either star
board Or port side.
| If the course of sailing vessel shows the
| greater surface of her right or starboard side
to the wind she is ON the starboard tack, if
| on the other hand the wind touches the left,
or port side of the vessel she is said to be on
the port tack.
| In the above cut, the wind being S. Sc,
it may be seen, the Puritan being on the port
4 tack had freer wind than the Genesta
which was on the starboard tack, was closer
| hauled, and therefore entitled to the right of
| way
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
The Rock Springs Riot,

The shooting down and burning of fifty
of their Chinese fellow workmen at Rocl,
Springs, Wyoming territory, by the white
miners of that lace is most disgraceful
record and blot against our alleged civiliza-
tion' The sarcasm of this incident, as it af.
fects American advancement is contained
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
Sunday the Last.

Sunday will close the regular trips of the
Steamer Republic for the season of 1886.
Tomorrow Sunday train to connect
with the steamer will leave Water and
Market streets at 0 o'clock a. m.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
NIaraScIlinn.

To-day, for the first time, in the history
of Wilmington Maraschino Ice Cream will
be served at the Ice Cream Parlors Of Mrs.
D. B. Jones Sll Market Street. The flavor
of Maraschino is exceedingly rich and mel.
low
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
Strayed Lnst nr Stnlen.

The Investigating Committee appointed to
look into the alleged crookedness Of the
Trustees Of the Poor has evidently gone to
look up the historical woodbine.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
BUSY BISMARCK.

1t is very interesting, just at this momeut,
to notice with what industry Prince Bis
marck is pushing his colonizing ideas in or
der to enlarge and glorify the greatness of
the Fatherland.
At one moment we hear of the German
flag being planted in Zanzibar, at the next
in the Samoa Islands, then Cuba, next in
the Carolines Islands, and the most lecent
reports show that Bismarck has been carry
ing on secret diplomacy with our little
neighbor Costa Rica for the German occu-
pancy Of seaport in that republic,
Bismarck is extremely anxious for the es-
tablishment ola West India naval station
somewhere in Central America. With Mex
leo and the West Indies, German trade and
commerce greatly exceeds that of the Uni
ted States. There is some show of logic,
therefore, in the Iron Chancellor's policy.
But again as in the case Of Cuba, the Mon
roe doctrine stands ''iko a lion in the
path"
The weak Spaniard has made such hub
bub and outcry iii the case of the Caroline
Islands incident, when a German gunboat
stealthily, after sunset, landed party of
marines and planted their flag on the Spanish
Island of zap, one of the Carolines group,
that it is hardly possible that Bismarck
could consider that the United States,
though in no wise owning any right over
Costa Rican territory, would tolerate, in
this case of aggression upon territory SO
closely contiguous to ours, for an instant
the action of Captain Kinderling of the
German mau-of-war Augusta, in his at
tempts at acquiring even "A coalng station
on this hemisphere.
The principles contained in the traditions
of the Monroe doctrine are undoubtedly the
right foreign policy for the United States.
They afford the strongest and most plausi-
BILE political platform this country can stand
on, and now, after many years Of assertion
of those principles, we perceive them to be,
in an international sense almost unassaila-
BILE. They form the basis for any inquiry,
remonstrance OF ultimatum from our State
Department to the government Of any for
elgn country. BY this time all Europe
, thoroughly understands our position in this
respect.
. England can make no further advances
upon our weaker neighbors, 60 the cores
pondence between. the late secretary, Mr..
Frelinghuyssn and Lord Granville, have
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with that country. France is tampering, it
is true, at the present moment, in semi
official way, with Panama, but the Bazaine-
Maximillian undertaking sufficiently we'll
showed her what the American policy will
be should any attempt of that nature be
made in the future Russia has no ambi-
ton in our direction. Germany recently
risen in European councils, the greatest in
war, turns her eager eyes to the New World
for some addition to her territorial great
ness.
1t is probable, however, that the German
nation in even thinking or hoping of gain
ing American soil, has shown how ignorant
she is of the strength and greatness of the
new Republic of the Western Hemisphere.
1t is only to be hoped that that needful
teaching will not have to be impaired by
resort to arms.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12

F
hitherto no relief or chang = HftleSef. LIT
newly introduced high il ltched roofs, GOTH
ic pointed, with oriel windows, mullioned
and floriated capitals are 4 delightful rest to
the eye after gazing along squares and
squares Of rigidly flat white surfaces. The
most picturesque street, in an architectural
and aesthetic sense, is that in which too
great repetition of outline has been avoid
ed. The contrast, rude as it would re, of
seeing severe classic structure of the Ionic
order, for instance, cheek by iowl with
modern renaissance is much more accepta-
BILE to both the artistic as well as the uned-
ucated eye, than the crude barbarisms that
at present exist.
Considering the unbcautiful, though prac-
tical structures our fathers built for u.s.
whose stiff and starch unr3lcnting cxactness
of outline tire the eye, it is matter Of con-
graduation that the architects of to-day
have taken it into their hands to make a
change in the general architectural aspect of
the street.
There are few things that tend to educate
us, as mass, more quickly out of the Sums
Of our present barbarism in art than a better
style Of street architecture. Castellated
structures have greatly affected architect
ure in Europe and introduce an element of
variety there that our recent national birth
and modern Influences historical, political
and social, have conspred to deprive us of.
However, there is nothing to prevent our
making use of whatever exists of beauty and
novelty and adapting it to our conditions, in
order that we may be relieved from the
ghastly rigidness, baroness aud paucity of
beauty that is the main feature of our pres
ent street architecture.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12

arations contain large quantities of un
\ ! changed starch that young baby is unabl
| Even the Liebig foods only claim to have
transformed starch into glucose and thus re.
moved one source of trouble; but the great.
est cause Of indigestion in cows milk, the
caseine, is not directly affected by them al
all. 1t is true they are valuable by physi-
| cally acting as attenuants of the caseine, as
the arrowroot and cracker water formerly
used, but they exert no chemical or physio-
logical action upon this substance that is
the source of so much of the indigestion
during infancy.
In 1881 council was held at Salzburg
for the purpose of considering the subject Of
infant diet. Gerhardt, Henoch, Biedert,
Soltmann, and other leading authorities
were present. All agreed that advances in
physiology only prove that mothers milk is
quautitatively and quaitatively best suited
to the development of the child. They
likewise agreed that animal milk is the best
substitute for breast milk. In discussing
the subject Of infant foods the chairman
stated that it was unanimously agreed that
these preparations can in no way be substi-
tuted for mothers milk, and, as exclusive
food during the first year, are to be entirely
rejected. The important question then to
be considered is, how cows milk can be
best modified to resemble milk from the
human body,
Before discussing this question we will
britiy notice the well known points Of differ
ence between these two varieties of milk,
Woman's milk is thin and watery, with
peculiar animal taste and persistent aka
line reaction. Cows milk, although CON
tanning more water and less solid ngredi-
ents, is more Opaque, and very frequently
has Slightly acid reaction. Human milk
contains more milk sugar and fat, but d
smaller percentage Of albuminoids than
cows milk. A point of great Importance is
that the fraction Of the total albuminoids
coaguable by acids in cows milk is much
greater than that of human milk.
The caseine Of cows milk does not coagu-
late in soft flakes as in human milk, but in
harder and more indigestible masses. The
usual method Of preparing cows milk is to
add sufficient water to leduce the percent
age Of caseine to its relative amount in hu-
man milk. But in so doing the sugar Of
milk and fat, both already in smaller guam,
titles in cows milk than in woman's milk.
have their amount still further reduced. A
little loaf sugar is generally added to bring
up the saccharine ingredients to their nor
NAL ratio. Hence to dilute the caseine
properly the fat is diluted far too much.
Now, if fat is removed from the milk, in ad
dition to the loss of nutrition involved in its
absence, the caseine coagulates in still hard
er masses. Even after the proper quantity
of water has been added to cows milk,
with perhaps an attenuant, as a little starch
or gum, the elot is only partially and incom- |
pletely diminished in size and density.
The problem, then, is how to reduce the
caseine and increase its digestibility, while
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
IMPROVEMENT IN INFANT
DIET,

Any step toward even the partial solution
of the difficult problem of artificial feeding
during infancy will be hailed with satisfac-
tion by all physicians. The heavy mortality
during the first year of life in those deprived
of breast milk is, especially in cities, an i'm
portant factor in the compilation Of death
lists. Social science can roll up statistics,
but is unable to suggest remedy. tncreas-
ing importance is given to this question
when we consider the large NUMBER espec-
tally of American women, who cannot or
will not nurse their children.
| In the majority of cases wet nurse can
not be procured, either from their scarcity
or the attendant expense, and an artificial
diet becomes imperative. A host of infant
| foods are offered as perfect substitute fol
the~mother's milk. All of these prepara.
tions, however, differ widely from the milk
for which they are substituted. As result
while some infant foods may produce ;
plumpness, they are all more or less colick.
in their action. They are particularly no
adapted to early infancy, when artificia
food should not be conformed to the baby
digestion, but should anticipate any futur
disturbances that are SO apt to accompan
the early months of life. Some of the PREF
arations contain large quantities Of III
\ | changed starch that young baby is unabl
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-09-12
Our Street Architecture.

Whether pleasing or otherwise to us we
all have indulged more orFless in criticism
upon the style of architecture of the new
buildings being erected on Market street.
There is this fact, however, for which we
may all join together III unanimous
thanksgiving, namely that some change has
been made upon the ancient sameness of
rectilineal outlines. Hitherto along the
streets has been seen nothing but continu-
Gus succession of square structures, hide.
GUS in their regularity and oox-like similar
ity. Straight lines or light angles hav,
been the rule, the only break in the same.
ness of the general facade of the house
along Market street is the necessary one .
windows, and they give tle effect Of factor,
buildings
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

The papers have noted the removal under
queer circumstances, from Catawba, this
circle Of sadly mourning friends and creditors.
This morning County Clerk J. H. Rabbits re-
ceived the following, postmsrked at Hartford
City, Indiana, April 10:
April 8, 1885.
Mr.. Harry Rabbits hereby and here
with tender my resignation as Justice OF the
Peace of Pleasant township, Clark county.
State OF Ohio, to take effect at once. To
Harry Rabbits, Clerk OF Courts. Clark county,
State of Ohio. WILLIAM JoBEs
Strictly formal. but at the same time rather
superf1uous. The same amount of resigns-
ton doesn't exist among Williams numerous
creditors.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11
Transfers of Real Estate.

Philip F. Fish to William Pimlott, lot on
Maiden lane: $500.
Alice N. Shaffer to George W. Kohler, 10,
in fremont: $500.
AV. Sykes 10 Edward Sykes, lot on South
Limestone street: $3.50.
". B. Baker, sheriff, TO Dorotba Zoller, lot
on Sycamore street: 5000.
DCrotha Zoller to W. W. Diehl, lot on
Sycamore street: $40.
c. Click TO A. A. Baker, lot in Dibert's ad-
ditio5: SS4S.SS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

A little difficulty has appeared IN the way
Of fixing up our bail grounds. 1t seems that
ground inclosed within the fence, objects TO
having a certain little hill which is on his
property scraped and leveled Oft, and threat
ems suit if il is done without his consent.
II would put Mr.. Dale TO no small incor-
yepieuce TO undo the results OF the leveling
process VIXEN he wishes to use the lot for
building purposes, and, moreover, he has re-
ceived no recompense for the use Of the
ground last year.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

"LISOLEuN," remarkably durable arice for q
floor covering, has now reache such Perfection Of
manufacture in this country as ronfesssdv TO be
superior to that of any foreign make. he M
pOrtstion OF the best article manufactured II n
gland has teen abandon-'i and only the inferior
grades now find a market here.
In style, color and finish the American mat u
ia turers know hew to cater TO the 'astes OF t,ir
pei pie and The requirements of our cl,mate. While
the imp rted cloth, shortly after beisg placed on
the floor, will look dirty and dingy, our own make
viii appear bright, clean AMI pleasing ALI car
net dealers keep it,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11
Startling Mortality from Pneumonia.

Three hundred and eishty-six 1856 deaths in
New York ity during sixteen days from this ter
rible disease. Pure spirits universally ae-
knowedSed 10 be ose Of the greatest assistants TO
rapid convalescence; in fact many quick cures are
recorded where pure stimuant Is have been the only
remedisls employed DuFFY's PURE MALT WHls-
KEY is recommended by leading physicians a. the
theria and al pulmonary com plants, as it is sb.
solutely pure aud unsdulerated, and entirely free
from the least trace of injurious poisons. 1t
Ier bottle. Sold by all 6rstcass grocers and drug
Cisfs
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

The Bellefontaine Woolen Mills, owned by
John F. Miller and Frank J. Scarf, were
burned to the first story at o'clock Friday
morning. The ERE originated in the picking
room on the second floor. The loss is esti-
mated at $25, 200. Insured on building, stock
and machinery Tor $500. The mills were
formerly owned in part and were managed BY
Capt. ]. H. Robson, of this city, who cold to
the present proprietors about a year ago or
more. Parties in this county hold a mort
gage on the property, secured BY the insur-
ance policies.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11
C,gars!-5OO, 900 .-Cigars.

Great Manufacturers Clearance Sale, at
Auction and Private Sale, at No. South
Market ST., near Main, next to Leutys Neat
Market. Sales daily, morning, afternoon and
evenings, and will be continued until every
article is disposed Of. The above goods were
manufactured for the best Retail Trade and
will be sold upon their own merits. Dealers
and Consumers will do well to take advsnt-
age Of this Mammoth Sale, as the entire
stock will positively be closed out to quit the
business. Great slaughter.
No. . Sonth Market ST..
Springfield, Ohio.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

The Clifton avenue church expects to re-
ceive several persons to its fellowship tomor-
meeting will be enjoyed and the members OF
the congregation are urged 10 be present to
participate in the ceremony. All will be well
coined on this occasion.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

There will be a large and select audience
at the Grani this evening to hear that great
est of all musical organizations, the Mendel-
ssohu Quintette Club of Boston The low
price of so cents admission for such an enter
tsinment is something new, but the manage
ment being determined to meet the present
financial pressure have made admission to all
parts of the house as above.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-11

Thursday afternoon while Mr.. William
Houck was driving along West Main street
his horses took fright at q heap of stones al
the side OF the road and started to run. Be-
fore be could stop them they had run the
buggy against post, throwing him out bu,
infiictipg no serious injuries. Scarcely bad
he struck the ground before Billy was up
again and had the horses BY the head, soon
bringing them under control once more. 1,
was piece of great good luck that the con-
sequences of the mishap were not more seri-
ous