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The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-04
Rallying for Reform,


The next r eform Meeting has been an.
nounced for Thursday, September 9th, in
Armstrong; Woods, near Silver Brook Sta.
tion on the line of the Wilmington s North.
ern Railroad. The round trip fare has been
placed at fifteen cents.
The Committee on Speakers are in com
munication with prominent speakers to ad-
dress the meeting, and announce in part Mr..
B. P. Newman of Philadelphia, Mr.. G. j.
Gibbons, Superintendent of the Franklin
Home for Innebriates in Philadelphia, Rev.
7. e. Terry of New Castle, DR.. J. W.
Boothe of Delaware Avenue Church, Rev.
W. L. White of Kngswood, NJ. E, Church,
and others.
However polite it may be for old stagers
to disparage the new movement, it must
be admitted that there is a deeply routed
sentiment in favor of remedying existing
evils.
The Georgetown Democrat says: ''This
miscalled Temperance party is on the de-
cline since the nomination of Major Biggs
and Captain Pennington"
1t may be policy for the Democrat to at
tempt to wet blanket the cause of general
reform yet he must be wilfully blind who
speaks of the decline of the Temperance
movement.
The meeting of last week i'll Talley's
Woods was fairly large assemblage of
good, honest, earnest and enthusiastic work
ers in the cause of general reformation.
The projected meeting Of next Thursday
promises to be an immense success. These
meetings are pointed indications of general
awakening, all along the line, and with pro-
per organization, the Reform Element will
inject dsmay unto the opposition camp be-
fore the Ides of November.
District representation is loudly called for
by majority of the citizens of New Castle
County. Yet at the late State Convention,
the dominant party was ominously silent
upon this vital question.
Nomination elections no longer nominate,
yet the late State Convention did not dare to
express an opinion upon this point lest the
"whippers in" be offended.
The Labor Question is oae of the questions
of the hour, yet the State Convention was
too weak in its spinal column to give en-
couragement to honest labor.
The supineness of the leaders of the State
Convention upon all leading questions has
measurably strengthened the chances of the
reform movement.
The people of Delaware are happily be-
coming more liberal in their political views.
The party harness is more CALLING than for
merly and kicking out the party traces is far
more respectable than in times past
Delaware demands a radical revision of its
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-04
ART EXAMINATIONS.

ARE EXAMINATIONS,
There are so many art amateurs, art low.
ers in Wilmington, not only, I think, may
they be counted by the scores, but actually
: by the hundreds, that anything having ser
ious and definite relation to art will have
warm interest with them.
The other day the writer came across a
list of questions given by the examiners NJ
the South Kensington School, London Enc
land, at the regular art examinations in
painting
most impressive idea may be formed of
the profound technical knowledge reonirod
in that remarkable school as a stains for anv
grade certificate. To an American It would
at first appear over-exacting and somcwhat
supethuous in the wide range of reading and
investigation necessary to attempt replies to
most of the questions.
Here only few can be given as examples.
Describe the relative durability of the fol.
lowing colors and their chemical iDpredients
respectively zinc white, flake white, cad
MUM yellow, vermilion, coleothar. cobalt
cappah brown, Cologne earth, masticot
chrome yellow.
Mention the principal colors derived from
all the following substances, and give their
comparative durability IL, copper 9, ar
senic; 3, mercury A, sodium 8, lead
What were the grounds for oil painting
used by the early Flemings? Were they
absorbent and of what color?
Describe the difference between the "fres-
co seeeo" and 'fresco buono,' and detail
the principal processes employed in each.
How is the cartoon prepared for fresco
painting and transferred to the ointouaco?p
ln what state should the latter be (as to
moIsture) on commencing each days work?
How did Giotto paint head as described
by Cennni?
What is the process Of tempera painting
|, the panel and its preparation; cad the va
hiele :: 8, the procedure? Was oil yarpish
ever employed in connection with tempera
painting
What qualities did ITogarth say are es.
sential to beauty?
What method did the irst colarists adont
to secure richness of effect in pictures when
seen at considerable distance, as in
churches.
Did Reubcns avail himself Of much pre-.
paratoFy labors in commencing his pictures?
Describe his usual mode.
What opinion did Renbens hold about the
necessity Of studying the antique marbles
and bronzes
What were the relations existing between
Michael Angelo and Z. da Vinci?
State the methods Of preparing grounds
for oil painting employed by the early Flem-
ish and Italian painters, the various modif-
cations in later practice. and the compare
tive advantages and disadvantages Of eacha
What were the methods Of oil painting in the
Venetian school in Bellini's time, what
changes did they undergo aud to whom
were the changes attributed?
The above are few taken from forty-six
questions to be answered in written exami-
nation, entirely outside any exhibition of
actual art ability as in painting or sculpture
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-04
The Mail Service Abuse.

| 1t is about tiis.e that some peremptor,
action were taken by the Post Office Depart
ment at headquarters in Washington in re
gard to flagrant abuses practiced by certain
New York parties In using the United Statei
Mail as channel for the distribution of oh
scene quasi-medical pamphlets
What is referred to will be recognized by
many of the citizens Of Wilmington who
have again been insulted by the receipt Of
filthy printed matter circulated broadcast
here by the ''Von Graef Trochee Company
of New York
This impudent concern has probably avail
ed itself of the use OF one of our city direc-
tories and thereby ascertained and made
criminal use of the names and addresses Of
large numbers of our citizens by mailing
their obscene circulars.
Citizens returning home after usual busi-
ness hours are scandaiized and annoyed be-
yond expression by finding these missives
addressed to them lying upon the hall stands
or chairs in public view of any passer by.
The aggravation is increased in the fact
that the packages are open, being mailed by
one cent postage. The contents and inten-
tion being thus advertised from the Post
Office clerks all through to the members of
the household .5
The extreme annoyance can thus be readi-
ly seen.
This is only the last of previous incidents
of the kind. On former occasion during
the incumbency of Postmaster Swiggett
complaint was made to that official when
similar filthy packages were distributed by
the carriers. Mr.. Swiggett's reply was that
there was no redress that he could afford
1t was demonstrated to him by opening
and showing the contents that the matter
was obscene, but still there was no redress,
the matter rested with the officials at Wash
ington.
From whence are our citizens to get pro
lection As is seen on complaint being made
to the local official it cannot be gained from
that direction.
The circulation Of these filthy pamphlets
may then continue and there is no guarantee
against its repetition next week There is
every possibility that other quack concerns
in the metropolis, encouraged by the immu-
nifty of their enterprising neighbor, may also
embark in the vile business resulting in the
of a wholesale victimization of
the private citizen through the absence of
proper protection due from the authorities
AS far as we see there is no resource but an
appeal to the Attorney General of the State
for protection.
We hope that his interpostion being in
voked may result in some more lively and
practical results from the direction of the
Federal officials
Let the effort be made now
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-04
What is Said,

New Castle County will have twice as
much corn acre by acre as Kent, aud il, re.
ports arc correct, Kent three times that OF
Sussex. The PlOUghshare.
Well, that be SO, let us offer an argument
that the duwn-state grangers can take hold
Off our county has twice the e1rn that
Kent has let us have twice its representation
in political matters, and then as regards Sus-
sex--oh six times--wc wont say another
word but just throw the little county in
loose with Kent and make no extra charge.
New Castle County wouldn't need the six
times difference. We aie SO big that mag
nanimity is no part Of the question.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-04
The State Fair Judges.

The following judges have been appointed
for the Delaware State Fair, September %,
to October 1st-H. ]. Shantz, Allentown,
Pa, cereals John B Triebler, Wilmington,
and r. W. Cook, Falkland, Poultry: j.
Travers Jones, Wilmington, Fine Ats: Mis-
Margaret Harvey, Ardmore, Pa, LADIES'
Department.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-04

Alcohol cannot, in any sense he considered
necessity for the maintenance Of healthy
life. 1t is not food in any true and practi.
cal sense of that term. Labor ofthe severest
kind, mental and bodily, can be carried on
without it, and the steadiest and best work
is best without it.
in Lynam's woods, just beyond Newport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
4 cHrRcHGOLYG DOC.

From me lON.hs tOhtbd4s'I.
Minister Tyler owned a large dog named Na;ch ana
Watch objected strongly TO being shut UP IN the
house alone while the family went 10 church. He soon
learned VIVA, sunday preparations meant, and often
cont.iyed TO go TO church hnseil-nuch against Mrs
TYler- consent.
Every sunday series OF mauTuvres took place be-
tween the two in which Watch often proved himself the
kcrnast Sometimes he slipped away very early, aud
Mis- Tyier after having search for him To shut him up
would 20 to church and fui Watch seated IA the fam "
new looking very grave ard drcor0ls, but evd nifty
aW are that IL was too late now to turn him out.
Som.tiues he would hide himself until tn family hid
all starred for church and would then follow the foot
Steps tarly worshIpper wAo tlptoed IN during
prayers.
Tie minister's pew was very near the 'front.' an Na'ch,
as Understanding that much depended on his goO be.
nan iur. usually conducted himself very disnthed
manner
one sunday in the midst Of an impressive sermon.
Mr. Tyler repeated IL earnest eioq eut manner. tao
words, " watch! watch. wdtcH, say when rdNtte,
rustic bounce his big doS almost into his very
arms.
Honest Watch had been sittin. wth hiS eye fixed as
u.iaI on the minister. At tine hrst uton o! hs name
nm went his ears and his kudird al the second hs
vas sti more deeply mpYed at the third ne Obeyed.
ana flew competed, pew rail and pulpit door VITA
;caps that did equal honor 20 his Muscular powers aud
~, desire obey Alter such sirc interpret atom of
tn- letter rather than the spirit watch was eHoctuaIy
forbidden ChurCh-gOing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
IN TIE ZION SUNDAI-SCHOOL.

De time have arrive which is 'pinted for de
closing of dis Sunday school, said Elder Washington
he struck three solemn strokes the bell with large
rusty nail DE subject under discussion dis morning
has been do untOrgvabo sin Dis subject has been
much agitated world for years, but deys never
settled 1t just what dat But we has concluded
dis morning dat to bla,pheme simply and
originally to SANDER and to baspheme
agin simply AMI originally 10 SANDER agin sec
Lots OF people blaspheme aEin mo ebry day, and dey
don't know it. sect Well, dats Wat dat sin Now
you will please bring forward de contribution"
4 child or came up. and reluctantly deposited a
penny Then Deacon Jackson went around to persuade
the others.
'Aint you got none Rubei Don't You fool me. chile
you saving dat for candy"
mo. can't glib you change for dat ten cents ssta
jimmie can't 41b you no change"
ION. well, den don't put 1t In"
Yes kin glib you sebon cents change. OATS enough.
Well take eight cents den. Won't you Glib 1t for dat
ia like to know what you do wantl DO you want ten
cents foritl guess you do Here now, here's nine
pennies. good and honest whas your dme What you
irid OF You can count EN- yourself. Now han out
dat dime. Well. guess OATS square. neDer see any
.Wrll" SAID Elder Washington rubbing his hands like
co! eee president, January, do month"; is mOvn
away. We don't like TO see time fly, but we like To sec
bad time n.y. DE condrDdon Is nNS veTy Dig, 99! us
they going ont, he called TO the white teacher
M e. smith do you have much spare time!"
Not very much. Mr.. Washington"
'Oh didn't know but you could do some writing for
You see. | has IDEAS, sometimes and | write EN-
down quick while dey = hot. Bat / amt gramaran.
and thought maybe you'd write 'em out better for me-
But AIN AFRAID they would lose their freshness. Mr.
Washington
'Not bt Most all lectures does dat; dey have TO.
Don, you you'd lie good at dat You see, yous
sentimental YOusrlL"
'SvutmeutAl!'
Yes dat Is say. yOu has intellectual faculties.
you could write quite piece youscli, II you set
utit Oars nutEn IKE engL.ln' tell you. You don't
know what You kin do III you set at t. Oars every
thing IN do viii Now dars lois OF people up In dat
cectAry what has business to be dar dey ought To
be walking about de5 Streets had no business TO die at
all by jl-t die Cause u easy Yes ga! DIDN'T set
will HGn H.
Sow whom was IN New-YOrk. see lots OF dat. !
WIS intimate viii all the oil kuckcTbJcker families dar
used 10 wuite wash for em. | come in room. ana |
lady an white. Laying on couch lust set down
de brush AMI gb her lecture; yes 81, glib her lecture
right dar. Aud de- next tuc come round, sac thank
me Tor IT, Yes 81. dat, me, dat me every time
THIS argument w,s 50 cUnc!ualyc that Miss Smith
promised TO correct the manuscript
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28

Mr. Maekay t'kes this step "a he is not satisfied 60
az pear In such thanksss part he considers II. IN
cities where he Is an especial fsyOre and where he has
not teen seen for comparatively long time. It
only by Offering him sn extremely large salary that Mr..
Rice prevailed on bin to play the part In New York
Several offers Lave already been made to Dir. Mackay
and he viii probably set out starring tour with
play OF his
General Barton, OF the BOu returned to town late in
the week from Boston, where weat assist at Lydia
Trompsons first nights in Oxygen" He brought
with him a collection OF clippings from the Boston
papers in which 1t was impossible to find snght but
kindly words OF the production He said that the
public had taken rs kindly the critics to the eriorm
ance and IT is destined to profitable In any case
1t will not be long 1t is his intention to take the
company on the road while in the height Of their Boston
success
Both Mr. Palmer and Mr.. Daily have been successful in
their productions. board inscribed Standing
Room Only" which has mOnopOized the sidewalk out
side the Madison Square Theatre TOR three nights speaks
VOLUMES the OF Engaged" while Mr.. DAILY
looks on Nancy and Company" assured success,
and he rarely deceivcs himself these points. Yes
erday MIR DAILY finally concluded his arrangements for
his summer tour. which this year will embrace not only
England but Germany.
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GOTGH RECEITED SlALL pAT

From stories told bp hfpsefn The PhUqdeiyhiG Times
In OF the nTst which spOke Out side OF
Worcester labored for three evenings was told y
the committee AT the conclusion OF last address m
they had funds In The treasury and did like e
take collection but that II would again ANA
give three lectures would be literally paid /
consented and shortly afterward began my other
OF three lectures At the termination OF the one
n gentleman aud said that Mr.. Cough
been paid the occasion OF his previous
he suggested that collection he taken up
purpose of rcmuneratIng him.
Z" object to collections" said another gentleman;
"but il must have one let II be tomorrow nj ghL
when will all come prepared"
Tue third evening very rainy and collection
amounting to 81 so was taken up. gentleman near
the table irRed when the money was cOuuie " Tho
amount Is very small | do not mind making II up to
two dollars out OF my pocket for the ab0rer Is
worthy Of his hire" and he very emPhatcay laid do
two silver dimes refused TO take 81 for six DAYS
work. during which my personal expenses had been So
and departed. The next day received from three
quOr-seers s. bill enclosed In letter In which they
said they thought had worked hard enough to be bet
ter paid.
after lecturing considerable personal expense
in a town some distance from Worcester where
pected O remuneration at least suicenC to reimburse
me, merely rendered vote OF thanks. arose
and requested that the vote should be put writing.
perhs ps the the train would accept for
ny fare. Tho committee took the hint and liberal
collection vas then taken up for me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
4 lfnEESr SEYTON.

Prom TIE NGrd,nGh Ca NS"s
Quite an amusing incident occurred AT the Mcthodss
CLt!rch al iumpkin last sunday. IL was communion
DAY, and lust this solemn service WIS aOsut con
n led the new pastor addressed one OF the stewards
ana incurred il the sexton not "A church member.
I'm. ward rep iet that he Tie pastor then said
that AS all Christians working Tor the same end iG
was nothing II ht to offer the sacrament To the sex
ton who was invited 10 come forward IRON his benca
IN the rear OF the church. Now the sexton o! ths cch
lappens 10 be Bill Burks, very bright inuallo.
and, by the way, O. very senslhie h"d
humble freedman Bill heard the ~ori sexton ca!Ird
and walked up the altar 10 what was wanted AZ
the preacher held out the plate win the bread ana ne
goblet with the wne 1911 took III, m both and proceeded
AT once 20 table The preacher stopped ~
and told that no invited up 10 take onulilOn'
I;il shook his head set down the service ami saHd
mo, sir excuse me- take mine win tue hlSEefs'
Bill wrt back to his seat very much ai1
no stree / take miue with the niggerr.'
This little incident created qule ripple Oh h'th "a
the church. and goes to that BIZ Is yet sensl-
M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
CURRENT ANECDOTES.
SAVIhG A CHILUS LEE.

fTDNt DITVIN0NUM INI1.JAQe
j. u. walter master of OF the Iouisyi&
ana Nashville Railroad. has dog lac value. eniy inc
Jog Is "a Newfoundland, and has been raised by IA,
owner from small puppy Mr. Wal has little girl
who Is fond OF the animal AMI tho affection bet
two Is Interesting few mornings the little gin
was left In the room alone b. large fire in the ga;e
She went too the blaze and the opened the or
and entered. He went to her and BEGAN TO pull her
away 10y catching her clothing IN bis teeth The two cU
panOns played aDOnt the for some te until tho
lutte child grew tired and sleepy Size too near the
fire again. and the dog could not get her away. He pa
her clothes for time, but could arouse IA
lie then hurried 10 her mothers and be lY o
act strangely by rubbing AGAINST her hand and catching
her dress, pulling Ler toward the door Sh. raressd
him and told him to away and md little Nellie. Hs
made strange whining noise with his mouth and tIeu
slowly walked back where the ttle sleeping,
unconscious OF her danger The dog made
attempt to her anG failed. lie then cTOuched
down beside her. between her and the fire. taking care
TO protect her we'll Mrs.. Walter entered the room q
few minutes and found the noble 10 this posi-
ton whining and crying while The hair was being SIN oi
from his back. Little Nellie Was sleeping sweetly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
ICE CREAM AT THE THEATRE.

Probably il can never be done, but what a
refreshing innovation st Boston prOprety TO serve
tees and creams ut little stand In the great foyer Of tho
Ro.ton Theatre between the acts! The millennium VIII
arrive before this happy thought penetrate the
crust OF convcntonaty but once should theatre
goers will wonder thoy were so stupid To neglect an
opportunity that lay directly In the high road OF the
evenings amusement Men don't need leo cream De-
tween the acts though II would be better for them tna
what they do take but ladies' do the breath OF
fresh which only be obtained by going into the
lobby During the opera Few ladies we're INDEPENDENT
enough TO leave their seats and promenade WIN ther
escorts any other less elevated entertainment
thoy are shocked by tho OF showing
IIostonans must selconscious mnrihis or
thry world AFRAID OF doing As other people In
great oltos do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
BLACK NIGHT.
from The Magazine Of Art.

from The Magazine Of Art.
A WHyfayer on the wOld
Black the air aud the ground;
On be goes through the dark,
over marsh and mound.
Like deaf h. bell his heart has told
one groan. no other sound:
He has fallen from "a verIc-he lcS-Stark
Aud a creeping wind on the void
Whistles through pitch-black air
For Will-O'thc-Wi>p to hold
His ilickcrinS lantern there,
Where the mOyc'ess face lies bare,
With sightless eyes a-stare.
But the wind Is not 20 bold
As to touch his bloOd-wet hair.
Merely fresde fancyi-No.
A thing that happened, years ago,
ON this very moor,
N!gh this very door.
Draw the window curtains close,
Blacklist night Is round the house;
The cat purrs loud. the crlckets slngp
Shadowy sweet our tranquil ring.
Tie winds in the chimney, and below
The whispering fire sheds dusky glow.
Hush "a knock. Open and see
Who's therei "A Wayiarer."
Welcome Ia he.
-(WILLIAM ALLINGHAl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
Az ARTISTS TERMS TOO Non!

ne HCIUbcI,' IN TIE IfVl'tJI Nd JOITHdT.
The art class I'm Portland sketch VITA charcoal from
casts and lving models They are not sufficiently AL
vauccd 20 do anything with TIE nude yet. They PICK up
men and boys with stron peculiar faces and women
ans Girls OF striking types They grape them IN such
costumes as fancy may dictate or they may sketch me
heads. ONLY.
DO your models Ike to stand all the afternoon AMI
be stared at p asked the yOunE lady drawing the legs
"Gh yes for 1tty cents" she dryy replied. ookn;
up for moment
she add d. made n proposition to q funny looking
freshman 10 come IN and b. drawn thOss terms tho
other dIy. lbs too dear, num-, SAID he i KIN get
me tiu-type TUX fOr less money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
A DOG THAT CONSULTED THE CLOCK

An old farmer from AnOOy, OsweKo County. took
great the trainec dogs which appear In the
Grand Opera HOuse this week, they taken into
the Candee House after the show last night used
TO have dog said the farmer, which was the most
knowing and intellectual dog you He could
tell about what time 1t by the clock just well
could. He would iu 10 the house in the Afternoon
without saying a word TO body and look ND the
clock IL wasn't quarter past five he'd OF about
his business Then he'd come back and the
ond it quarter past five he'd bark and start for the
day woman thought she'd see IL the dog could
he fooled and o'clock in the afternoon she turned
the clock TO B. The dog in looked IN differently up
AT the clock stopped shook hts head and then out
to look at the sun Ge back again. qldted down
and that clock II he waiting for rat When
the minute hand got around TO quarter past he started
of as usual and before We could stop him he had all
them cows up in the barnyard. drove them back aud
ii more mortified person you never see than that dog.
He the house, but the woman had turled tho
hands back the time. The dog juInped at the
clock and II he wanted 1t pieces He
always seemed dlsrust the dumb thing after that"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-28
NAVAL TPopHr SURRENDERED.

Trgf0n llfd,l Ut5D1fch n The BGIt3IHOTe NuiL
Mrs Buchanan the widow Of the late Admiral
franklin Buchanan. has received from Loyal ftfragut,
son nT the late Admiral David e. Farragut, Admiral Bn
chAnans sword which captured al the srrend'i OK
Mobile Mrs. Buchanan lives at The Rest, the b.
chanan homestead near EastOn.