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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-10-13

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The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Gold and Silver.

New. York journalism is much troubled
over the strong prospects of bi-metalism in
this county. 1t is asserted that such con-
dition would be ruinous to America.
1t is difficult however to discover how the
general phase Of the mouo-metalist argument
is in affinity with facts.
Within a week, at meeting of the drec-
tors of the Bank of England, Mr. Grenfell,
the president, declared himself on the part
of the directorate of the bank, in favor of
bimelatc standard and Notwithstanding
assertions to the contrary stated that Ger
many is moving in that direction. France is
distinctively bi-metalc Why then should the
United States be in sdoh trepidation over the
matter. No arguments have yet been shown
how that the trade or business Of this count
ry will be aided by monometallic standard
Of gold, while numerous reasons can be ad-
dueed to demonstrate that the absence of
legal tender such as a silver dollar would be
ruinous to home business.
When business aud trade is spoken Of,
in this connection, banking and broking
is not specially referred to, That is but an
outcome of the legitimate trade, commerce,
manufacturing, and agricultural pursuits of
a nation. 1t is to these latter that the sus-
pension of silver would be rumious, but, on
the contrary, helpful 10 the bankers aui
brokers. If this be the case, and We think
it is not difficult to prove it is possible to
see how the lcgit mate business and trade OF
a country may suffer by the sacrifice Of those
interests to the interest of the money dealer
and bondholder. Tue latter's interests art
not always coincdent with the best CONNER
mercial and trade interests Of county
These men live only upon the charges O
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
TWO CENTS.

interest tbey make upol loans needed for
any new enterprise. Under mononetalic
gold standa d money would necessarily be
dear, bankers could charge their own rates,
and new enterprise, new undertakings would
be throtted. A bi-metalc standard effec-
tually stops any such speculatious as silver
tends to keep g I'D at a healthy equilibrium.
Why Wall street should obtain special and
paramount attention from our Legislators in
Congress, over the legitimate business of the
country it is difficult to see. The tladesman
and producer is more worthy Of attention,
and also the rights Of the wage worker than
the imperative banker. His position hardly
rises to the dignity OF middleman and yet
these people claim special enactpients in
their favor. The manufacturer, the factor,
the farmer, the machinist are those who it
behooves a judicious government to protect
from an artificial rise iu the value of money.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30

torpedo boats ara added as additional protec-
tion. Monstrous guns, of 110 and 80 tons,
are to form part of the metropolis protective
armament. Vessels armed with light guns
and self moving torpedoes are to be placed
on the lakes
The consolidated estimate for the eleven
ports already named, with sixteen smaller
ports, is as follows LAND defences-r hla.
sonry and earthwork, $s1, ,S63, 900; Armor,
$50, 300; structural metal, SO, 800 Armament
Guns and mortars, s9S,554 900; carriages,
80, All, 800. Floating batteries at San Fran
cisco and New Orleans, ls875, 900 sub
marine mines and their adjuncts, $4,334, 900
torpedo boats, 80, 100000 Grand total,
$126, 377, 500
Such formidable defensive preparations as
the above would seem TO the uninitiated
sufficient to scare away all the European
fleets. Now, if an American Navy be pro-
posed whose dimensions have any relative
affinity to the above figures it would be
almost enough to inspire the patriot with tho
almost forgotten national anthem yankee
Doodle" whose burthen breathed that iuspir-
ing strain about our clicking all creation.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Suggestions for the PeninA lla Edi-
torial Association.
N. J. Central Herald

N j. Central Herald
The editorial association of his state
passed one good resolve, if there be back
bone encush among the editors Of the state
to stand by the doctrine enumerated. We
lefer to that which charges the cubic for
aarpi.es aesf.srsas y tl,e slss>e ~ ~,
OF late an individual or an assuci4t'Un pay
publisher s15O for display advertisement for
a weeek and then furnish him with ''puffs''
out of the Thunderer of Arkansas or the
Scalping Knife Of Dakota, to be published
daily in connection with the "ad, free of
charge. We took occasion, some time since
to measure the matter we gave gratis on
SO so notice of a minstrel band and found
that the composition bill which we paid the
printer for his work thereon actually cost us
about s2!75. This is a losing game to men
who publish newspapers for bread and butter
but it seems to be practice in this county,
and if one paper refuses to do it another
jumps at the contract. In other words,
publishers are literally cutting their own
throats by Tuinous competition of this ma
ture. 1t can be'eradicated by an understand
ing among the county papers, aud we favor
any plan that will secure its entire abolition.
We pay our printers fair wages and we
ought to get living rates for the work we do.
If the newspaper men will live up to the
spirit of the following resolutions, much can
be done towards remedying this ng-suffered
evil. They have our endorsement and we are
ready and desirous ofliving up to them, both
in spirit and letter. Here are the resolves
Resolved, That we recommend all news
paper publishers to charge for all notices Of
entertainments which have for their object
the raising of money for society, public or
private purposes, minimum rate of not
less than five cents line for loca. parties
and ten cents line for travelling companies ;
no notice forlocal parties to be inserted for
less than twenty-five cents, and for travel
ing companies not less than fifty cents
Resolved, That we recommend 'le pub
fishers of each town to keep a standing no
tice TO the above. effect conspcuously inserted
in their columns for at least one year, with
the names of all the publishers Of said town
attached thereto
Will our Union county contemporaries
Join us in making this step in the right dir
ection
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30

Archbishop Coirigau boldly <, axes the
bull by the horns in saying that q opening
Of museums is but the entelingsEs lge of a
larger and insidious design whics aims at
throwing open the saloons and theatres on
the Sabbath.
1t is here probably where the battle be-
tween Sabbataraus and anti-Sabbatarians
will in the future be fought.' We think
however, that public intelligence and the
strong undtrcurrent of religious conviction,
that exists in this country will effectively
support the Sabbataran and form au intel
igent barrier, should the concess on as to
libraries and museums be made, against the
''insidious entering wedge" so cared by
the prominent metropolitan prelatY.
The same Sunday morning the l}ey. Heber
Newton spoke very rontedly upor the sub
iect, quoting Christ's words in rcpArd to tie
Sabbath being made for man, ng aan for
the Sabbath. He quoted Theodor Parker,
also, as saying II would not keett'he sun
day like fanatic l would nol like the
fanatic, destroy it,"
Ii seems to many of us, outside of these
pulpit utterances, that the shorter road even
to tho Sabbatarians ideal Sunday is more in
the direction, and to be earned IRON, pub
lie community who have the option of Sun
day library y usage. 1t is uudoub, ,adly true
that this is not the age of coercion. To instil a
recognition of Sunday duties, even among
those who are religiously inclined can Only
be gained through certain methods. The
sober, orderly, mental and moral condition
induced by reading, under certain surround
ings, is more conducive to the condition
which religionists look for as the ppbrtuni-
ty for tho spreading of their teael dgs than
that resulting from the present lisl less, row.
ing, unimproved opportunities O The Sab
bath day of the great majority of .ae present
generation. Worthy proselytism S possible
among a thoughtful, reading people. From
them can always be gained that that relig-
ionists call loudly for-attention, or an
audience But the independent Sunday
strolling and idling masses will refuse to be
coerced within achurch. Wise ana judicious
methods are possible of success al it is left
to the wit of Sabbatarians to dral wisely
with the question.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Kill off the Old Men.

The Civil Service enactment explicitly
states that applicants for examination un-
der said enactment for federal appointments
shall not be over forty five years OF age
AS many of the large manufacturing corpora
tions are adopting the policy of the govern.
ment in drawing the line at forty FIVE years
for their employees, it will soon be a
serious question for sustenance to those who
have passed the prescribed limitations of
age, The feature of the "Ciyi Service Law"
which rules out all applications after the
forty fifth year has been reached, needs a
wholesale revision at an early date. Many
men are as amply capacitated for labor at
fifty years as others are at thirty-five, and
furthermore man at fifty requires bread
and butter equally with his neighbor of
thirty five years.
II the government intends instititiug a
species of general starvation among the
families Of those whose head has attained
forty five years it would be really more
merciful if the National Congress would
pass an edict to kill off all of the old men.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Relmnnt,s RIunder.

There will shortly be an inquiry on the
floor Of the House into the appointment of
the clerk to the foreign affairs committee.
It is stated that H. Conquest Clarke, recently
appointed by Mr.. Belmont is an alien, a
native OF foreign government, not natura-
lzed. II this is true, as the confidential
man Of the foreign affairs committee, Mr..
Clarke would appear to be very much out of
place. The placing of the son of the agent
of the Rothschil Is at tie head of foreign
affairs would seem to be bad enough, but for
that gentleman to appoint British subjsct
to be secretary of that committee is carrying
auglomauia good says
Clarke's record in the Lpusima cases is
summed up in the Potter committee report
as follows: That tha signatures Of two Of
the Electors to the second Republican Ger
tificate OF tho Electoral vote Of the State OF
Louisiana, returned to Caugres, aud referred
to the Electoral Commission, we've forged,
and that William Pitt Kellogg then Cover
nor Of the State aud now SeuatOr of the
United States, ami II. Conquest Clarke, his
private secretary, now clerk in the Treas
ny Department, were priyy tosuch forgery
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Who Pays the Taxes?

The World of Tuesday last scores a point
against tax-dodgers when it says: "Who
pays the tax on real estate? Not the owner,
for he puts it On to the rent. The poor man
who hires room in tenement house helps
to pay it in the increased rent h9 is charged
by the landlord The storekeepers pay it to
the owners in additional rent, hat the bur-
den does not fall on them, They add the
amount to the price of the articles they retail,
and here again the real taxpayer is largely
the poor man who purchases the peGessaries
of life at their increased cost consequent Oh
the heavy taxation Of real estate
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Where Praise is Due.

1t is extremely gratifying to be in the posi-
tion of an honest panegyrist Of any public
servant. Eulogy Of one who does his duty
is, or ought to be, under ordinary cireum-
stances, matter of questionable good taste.
But, we all remember under what peculiar
circumstances the present incumbent of the
mayoralty took Office. 1t was well under
stood on all sides, that the now mayor would
be subject to the raking inquistoIial criti-
cism of opposed parties. The position was
fore ordained, according to current opinion,
to be one of no ordinary prospective dili-
Guilty .om'nous predictions were made by our
political horologats, and municipal weather
prospects showed anything but an inviting
future to Mayor Rhoads.
But to-day, how the sun shines Citizens
of all political color are outspoken in their
appreciation Of the Mayors dongs. 1t is
gratifying to the citizens to see their chief
magistrate personally solicitious of the city 's
welfare. Since the recent blizzard mayor
Rhoads and Chief Dougherty are almost
ubiquitous in energetic effJrts to maintain
the sidewalks all over the city in proper
condition. tis not very easy matter, not
always a, "labor of love" TO get our citizens
themselves to learn that they have a duty to
perform towards the city. A good officer is
averse to threatening private citizens with
- law that requires them to clear the icy
ing frcm the pavement in front OF their
IL doors, He prefers the swava methads Of
persuasion. But should an accident to life
or limb occur who would be to blame
Old grievances. such as corner loating,
seem to have been abolished, There seems
to be thorough satisfaction among our cit-
zens in regard to the police force. The new
Chief appears to be a mosF excellent coad-
jutor to the mayor. 1t has been some time
now since these officials took office, sufficient
to enable their fellow citizens to maze jadg-
ment Of their record. For vigilance, atten-
tion to duty, courtesy, and in the multiiar-
eous demands naturally falling to the lot of
police officer, Chief Dougherty is congratu-
lated upon the efficiency of his men.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
School Examinations.

Superintendent Harlan's recommendation
to the Board of Education in regard to pro-
motions in the schools is An excellent one.
Its practicallky as elucidated by Professor
Wiley only the more emphasizes the judi
ciousness of the suggestion.
It is high time that the theory were
accepted of recognizing a pupils standing
not by the accident of an isolated examina-
lion, or even that as heretofore the results OF
that examination should bear such large
percentage of influence relatively alongside
the more reliable term credit markings.
Examination merits have too much of the
possible phase Of accidental credit. What
is desired is to gain, as near as possible, the
actual standing Of IA scholar in his studies 50
that when regarding be necessary the great,
est minimum of mistakes be riskel. What
more reliable data then can be used for that
purpose than tie scholars record of the
past term? It is well enough, that provis
ion exists embodied in the recommendation
that, no pupil whose recitation marks TO
the term is below eighty shall be promoted
without examination
Such new rules as the above bring thl
vexed question ofpromotIons as near fai
and equahle settlement as can be expecte,
in a general matter of school legislation, a
the above is, and we feel sure that parent
and guardians of pupils will realize Jh
general propriety of them.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Open Sessions.

The Senate, in Washington, is much exer-
cised just now over the question of open
sessions. Aside fron the present phase of
argument into which the question has drifted
the agitation upon it probably arose from a
latent desire of the various senators eopsti-
tuencies to satify themselves upon the
loyalty of thos1 occupying seats in the upper
Federal chamber to the prediction promises
made in regard to assistance afforded at
certain critical or other moments, of the
senatorial campaign.
This may be pretty small business to be
in, but whether dignifed or not, il is the
logical outcome Of a political system which
affords the opportunity to a senator of max
Ing promise, and then shielding himself
ION the keeping of it behind the closed cur
tain of secret session in the senate, or of
using the same cartain to cloak the wicked
ness OF unacceptableness of a certain nomin-
ee vi ho may be repugnant to the senator's
constituency.
Senator Van Wycls asks the ears ofsena-
ators are more sacred than those of other
people
Under any circumstances it would appear
that nominations are thoroughly investigated
by committees of the senate. The commit
tees report usually rules the Senators. Why
then should not the vote upon noniuee or
upon most questions he made in public.
1t can be readily understood how that a
secret session would perhaps be judicious
when considering such matters as foreign
treaties, but why domestic questions should
necessarily be pondered Or parloyed over in
secret conclave it is difficult 70 understand,
lSse.na ors are no more 81 less Sian paid ser
S3ae q the ppopie, and, to say the least, It
is discourteous to their employers that they
habitually hide important matter from
them
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
To Fortity our Seaports.

The report the Board of Fortifications
was handed into Congress on Monday last
by the Secretary of War.
The report gives the following cities and
points as the localities where fertilization
aud other defenses are most urgently need.
cd New York, San Francisco, Boston,
the lake ports, Hampton Roads, New
Orleans, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltt
more, Portland. Afe., and the Rhode Island
ports of Naragansett Bay.
The total expenditure reported mounts up
to the tremendous figues of $t96, ,377, 500
New York must be fortified at both en-
frances, in the most thorough manner with
iurrets, armored casemates, barbette batter.
les and mortar batteries. Submarine mines
viii form part Of the defence, and eighteen
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
O,Neill,s mNIonte Cristo "

Thursday evening mex, FEBRUARY 4th, IS
the date lor James o Ncills appearance at
the Grand Op.ra Louise here in, his justly
commanded rendition Of D mas great work
"Muntc C,isto" It is the benefit evening of
Manager BAylis, and there is little doubt
but that the courteous manager of Whining.
tons Opera House will find Go,d evidence,
Thu sday evening" % the high appreciation
he IS held in BY the amusement going public
Of Ills city. The scenery and costumes in
this play are all that cau be desired. The
character role, in the contrasted phases of
the nonehalaut sailor, the prisoner of the
Chateau D'If, an lastly of NJ ,ate Cristo
afford picturesque aud fngcible attraction.
MIudly evening next this attraction at the
Opera House is ,ucert by ''Blind Tom, ;"
and Saturday next "a Pair of Kids" a
musical extravaganza by the comedian Ezra
Kendall
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Meeting the ISSue.

The English government is pressed hard
in'Parliment by tine two opposed Irish par
ties. The ,loyalists demand outright that
the members Of the National League be
proclaimed for treason. On the other hand,
the Nationlists, taking no notice whatever
of this formidable movement of t. cir oppo-
nents press the government for some distnc-
tive pronuuciamento in regard to an hish
policy. The Tory 81 James Gazette openly
taunts the Marquis of Salisbury and his
followers as "being afraid of putting forth
the hand to strike at Irish conspiracy aud
adds deeply do we deplore the lack OF
grasp, courage and confidence which the
Ministers have displayed"
Little is said of Gladstones position at
present, but he is given the grim credit oI
awaiting the moment when the Irish dilem-
ma shall turn the opportunity of upsett!ng
the Tory government into his hands. The
position of neither of tho leaders of the two
great English parties in parliment appears to
be very enviable at the present moment.
Instead Of devotiug their attention to ques-
tion of home and foreign interest both the
Marquis OF Salisbury and Mr., Gladstone are
closely watching one another intent upoa the
moment when single false step may outs
the present ministry and place the premier
ship in the hands Of the Liberals. 1t is moi
the leaders nor their immediate followers
who are actors in the parliamentary arena
Just now but Mr.. Parnell for the Nationlists
and Mr., Sanderson for the Irish Loyalists.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-01-30
Precent and Practice.

President Cleveland seems 10 lave
strange conception Of the term con stency.
In ante-eleotion times baz9ned aloud the
programme "no removals except ,or cause"
His refusal 10 inform the Senate of his rea-
sons for the removals lie has consummated
lately plainly infers that he has dore other
wise, and ttat removals have been made for
other reasons than thoSe understood by the
term, cause in its application in thai con-
nectiou. To claim executive constitnt onal
prerogative in the premises is much like
pleading for an opportunity to avoid the
just outcome of the graudiloquept fanfare
''pQ removals. except for cause"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-10-03
The stormInr of Chapultepec.

In this country they speak Of our storm
ing Of Chapultepec - a massacre" and
such, indeed, it was, the youthful cadets
being literally butChered by the Ameri-
cans. For many years that celebrated
:astle-where Montezuma held his bar
5aric court in the surrounding grove OF
expresses, where, during nearly three
centuries, lived the successive vice kings
Of Spain, and where Macmillan made
his imperial home-has been the West
Point Of Mexico for the training Of her
youths in the arts OF war. After Gen.
Scott had taken the place by storm and
Gen. Bravo had surrendered, a Mexican
cadet, seeing the flag Of his country in
peril and most Of his comrades already
slain, sprang up the flagstaff, tore the
banner from its place, and wound 1t
around his body, and slid down, intend
ing to plunge over the precipice in order
TO save the colors from falling into the
hands Of the enemy. That act Of heroism
being frustrated, the brave boy, with the
beloved banner still wrapped around him,
fought till his sword was taken and him
self actually cut in pieces by the Ameri-
cans.
Our historical accounts OF the
storming of Chapultepec make no
mention Of this and similar in
eldents, nor does the word "mas-
sacre' occur; but they admit u officers
found great difficulty in restraining our
valorous soldiers from ~slaughtering the
garrison. F~orty-eight Of these school
boys, ranging in age from IA to 20 years,
sons OF the proudest and wealthiest fami-
lies in Mexico, lie buried in grave at
the foot of the hill. Year by year the ca
diets Of Chapultepec strew flowers upon
this saddest Of sepulchres, and it is not to
be wondered that little love for the
United States is harbored among relatives
and friends of the slain.-Fannie B.
Wards Letter.