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The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15
Basket Bazaar at Edgemoor.


On Tuesday evening, May 1th the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Edgemoor NJ. j. Church
gave Basket Bazaar. The meeting was
called to order by the President, Mrs. L. #.
Bradbury, and the Secretary, Miss Matte P (.
Davis read the minutes OF the last meeting
after which motion was carried to dispense
with the regular proceedings. Mr. ]. F.
Cook took charge and presented a very inter
esting programme.
MIR. j. t. Bradbury made a few remarks
concerning the welfare Of the society after
which bass solo, entitled Jesus Lover of
my Soul" was given by Robert and Theo-
dOre Shipley, Misses Stella Young and Belle
Baxter, Miss Matte P. Davis at the organ.
A very pretty duet was given by the Misses
| Biddle, which was followed by comic dia-
logue illustrating the painful process OF
| tooth pulling, by Mr.. Elmer Perry, Samuel
| Hardy and Robert Shipley. Misses Fannie
| Davis and Sallie Rambo gave an organ duet,
the little ladies did decidedly well and are a
credit to their teacher, Miss Emma Gregg.
| Miss Matte P. Davis gave reading the
"Bashful Young Man, and the critic Of the
evening, Miss Clara Locke expressed her
warmest sympathy for any young man who
may be afflicted with this distressing COM
plant. A vocal duet, entitled "Beautifu
| Moonlight was given by Misses Clara Aver
and May Hersey. Miss Emma Baxter sun!
"What Did Little Birdie Say ~ and Ler sing
ing was highly appreciated. A recitation
"Drowned at Sea" was given with much
feeling by Miss Clara Ayers. 81 Dream't
| Dwelt in Marble Halls was sung with eX
preston by Mr.. j. F. Cook. The literary
| part of the programme was closed by a cont
quartette which greatly amused the LITTLE
| felix's.
Mr.. j. T. Brandbury then took his plac,
as auctioneer and commenced the sale o.
baskets. Each basket is filled with very
palatable edibles and presented by a lad
who places her card in said basket, the pur
chaser, being a gentleman, waits with breath
less anxiety to find who is to be the fat
partner with whom he must share the con
| tents.
About II 80 o'clock the assemblage dis
! persed highly pleased with the entertain
ment. The ladies feeling grateful to knol
that the funds had been increased by thirt
dollars. EDGEMOoR
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15
Elective Studies,

Harvard and other prominent educational
centres have declared in favor of liberty in
learning"
Among the colleges and higher academies
Of the country the question is one that has
attracted significant attention.
But the question is one that is by no means
settled. There are strong arguments both
pro and con. The movement has already
reached Delaware. 1t is highly probable
that in the near future our State University
at Newark will have to declare through its
faculty as to which side of this question
Delaware College will stand
Among other leading educators Of this
state tile opinion of the President, Dr. Cald-
well has been sought upon the matter. He
has promised, in reply to correspondence
upon the subject, to give his views to the
public in extenso at an early date. lie
made sufficient remarks in relation to the
matter to indicate the progressive views lie
holds. His ideas are expressed however with
such deg,ee Of conservatism that their par
tial reproduction are given in anticipation Of
a more detailed statement hereafter
The president says | heartily approve I
the policy Of effective Studies which has
been adopted by some Of our best iustitu-
tion. The movement at Harvard however
was 50 radical that it startled the couserva-
| tism Of many Of the colleges which were
moving slowly and tentatively in the same
direction But the more consider the sub
ject the more fully am persuaded that the
Harvard plan, if properly. guarded is right
But just where to place the safeguards is 9
matter that may we'll engage the attention
of our best educators. The necessity fol
some freedom in the choice Of studies grow,
out Of the endless subdivisions of knowledge
and the necessity Of special lines of elemcnta
culture with the growing demands for prac
tical education
Much depends then upon the prospective
pursuits of the student and his special ftnes
or natural adaptedness to the particular cal
lings in view. A majority of students ente
college without any settled purpose as +
their future oareer-foatipg, ! may say
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15
The Vacant Judgeship.

The Judgeship made vacant by the death of
William G. Whiteley is yet untitled. lfGov-
emor Stockley could appreciate the fact that
the citizens of New Castle County had rights
paramount to politicians he would, ere this,
have commissioned George IL. Bates, Esq,
to fill the judicial vacancy.
Had Mr.. Bates declined the proffered
honor the judicial dignity of the same would
not have been offended if the Governor had
rendered the honor to either Mr.. Gray
or Mr.. Bates lie would have exhibited a
laudablc desire to carry out the behests of
his constituency and in case of their de-
clination he could, with better grace, crafty
the judicial aspirations of Mr.. Grubb,
Governor Stockley should look beyond
the present and consider the bearings that
his appointment will have upon the bench
of Delaware for the next two decades.
A Judge with small measurements will
gather to himself kindred spirits as other
vacancies occur upon the bench If either
Senator Gray or Mr.. Bates should accept the
appointment the eminent propriety of incrca-
sing the salaries of the judges to $4,000 or
$4,000. would suggest itself to every member
of the coming legislature. If the people of
this state demand the best legal talent fAr
the bench they must not hesitate co,nme i
surate compensation, and we are persuaded
that very general sentiment would pro-
claim in favor of salries largely in excess of
these now paid. But if the appointment
shall be made as reward for political serv
ice-if, ''you tickle me and Pll tickle you,"
policy shall dictate the name of judge White.
ley's successor-if low political cunning is
to be the measurement by which iudgeships
are to be measured, then indeed may our
people exclam that their lot has fallen in un-
pleasant places.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15

upon the current, to be drifted whitherso-
ever it may bear them. For such indecision
parents and guardians are largely to blame,
for it is the result 'of great carelessness on
their part, or, what is oftener the case, ra-
ther incompetency to decide as to what is
best for their sons or wards. a student thus
floating through college without object OF
aim as to his future occupation will, at best
only gain a smattering of text books and the
harder part Of his education begins when he
must finally decide what he must do with
himself. In such a position many student
finds himself on the day of his graduation.
The system Of elective studies helps with
other precautions to cure this dangerous ten
dency. The elective course however may
if left to the students choice, be fraught
with still greater evil. 1t may spring from
a wish, on his part to avoid the harder class
OF studies and thus foster incidence This is
the case with those thoughtess youths who
enter college expecting merely to have a
"gocd time" and great deal of "fun."
They give morA trouble than any sther class
4uddents. inose who begin college ca
reer with strong determination to succeed
may we'll adopt certain special course of
studies with view to qualify shemselves for
some particular pursuit If they intend to
enter professional life classical course is
very essential. But if some of the great
practical affairs of the world, manufacturing
commercial, or other industrial enterprises,
attract them, practical scientific course is
best.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15
To Bribe Wilmington.

Not alone in New York nor in metropuli-
tan journals, but in every community of this
country the tactics of the Western Union
Company which is bending every effort to
destroy and starye out any healthy competi-
tion in telegraph and cable business should
be clearly understood,
This is necessary not alone for the gratui.
tous work of showing up the undelhanded.
ness of the methods Of the Western Union
Company but to demonstrate to every citi-
zen that it is his duty to consider and act
intelligently at the present crisis.
1t is presumed that every business man OF
Wilmington is interested in the idea OF cheap
telegraph rates. 1t affects his pocket, and
therefore the logic Of such interest.
There is a 'war' in cutting rates existing
at present between the Western Union Com
pany and the Commercial Cable Company.
The former company has reduced its cable
rates from forty cents word to twelve cents
word. -..
The Western Union Company has plaeard-
ed all around town ti0 fact 7'ts eco
rate, twelve cents II word for cable mes
sages.
That is an attractive announcement to the
people of Wilmington. But let us see what
it really means. 5-.-r
pany, instigated by its president Jay Gonld
pressed upon all cable companies the sugges-
tion of increasing the then existing rate of
40 cents to go cents word for cable mess
ages. The Commercial Company (the Mack
y-Bennett Co, Baltimore and Ohio &C., }
whieh is an association established for the
purpose Of affording a permanent competing
and efficient telegraph service to the public
/ at such tariff as would yield moderate
interest upon the capital actually invested
resisted Gould's repeated opportunities to
Jay Gould then ordered cut rate of IL
cents in place of the sixty cents
There is no question as to the meaning Of
that reduction. No telegraph business or
any other business could be carried on in the
face of great cost in excess of gross earnings.
The movement was simply one to starve out
the Commercial Company and regain a mo-
nopoly of the whole cable business Of the
the United States and Canada into the Yves.
tern Union Golfers
To meet this the Commercial! Company
has reduced the rate to twenty-five cents, a
rate which is supposed to barely cover ex-
penses.
Now the question is will the public Of this
locality i5in hands with other communities
ano stand by a legitimate business concern
such as the Commercial Company which at
the moment of temptation resisted the ap-
peals Of Jay Gould to load down the public
with an excessive monopolistic cable rate
and stayed satisfied with fail business re-
turn, or will the people Of Wilmington ac-
cept the glittering bride OF a temporary re.
duction TO IL cents, to be Immediately
returned to 60 cents when the Commercial
Company is quelched
Which is better to your interest to have
fair permanent rate or receive IL cent
concession for a few days to be then i'm
msdiately changed to so cents when the enc
looked for is gained. .-.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15
Oh: for PowderIy in Wilmington

Graud Master Powderly has recently is
sued a proclamation to Che Knights of Labor
and it is simple roplote with words Of wis
dom. Upon reading it one involuntarily
cxclaims, "Oh for Powderly in Whining.
ton"
We extract the portion which has peril.
nent bearing upon our local issues Mr.. Pow
derly sAys;-If paper criticises the knights
of Labor or its officers, do not boycott it,and
if you have any such hoycOtts on remove
them, A journal not long since made somt
uncomplmentary illusions to the general
master workman of the Knights Of Labor
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-05-15

The Opening Trip of the B. & o.
A Wilmington engineer, Mr.. w. N. Rob-
inson, No 1916 West Fourth street. did the
the honors of the day in taking President
Garrett with his staff Of executive officers of
the b. &, o. road over their new line Tues
day last.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10

Through tbe energetic Efforts of Mr..
] Il Hill. lessee aud manager Of
Masonic Opera House, our citixens
had the opportunity Of witnessing :
rare dramatic performances last night
By the world renowned French
actress, Mile Aimee. N0kwithstand-
Ing The price OF admission was one
dollar. not reserved seat could be
bad ia the Opera House the day be-
fore her appeara ce MAN 'zelles is
one Of the 6uest plays Ne ever Wit
messed, and with its unique surprises
10 the second set, b. placing several
actors of tbs company 10 The audience,
created the greasest nerriment. Moth
ing need be- said about Aimee. who
il 50 well kno~n 10 The public. II
is delightful experience 10 hear her
speak English, and her cnnDing ac-
cent is rendered doubiy enjoyable
by the inimitabIe art of her acting.
The whole company is most excel
lent Que Mr. Iiasseit made q mer-
rily ridiculous part of L. Tarleton
Upper; Mr.. Cooper was very clever
as Bob, and the balance were fully
equal 70 all require mpnts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10

At the Monday mOeting Of he
Presbyterian ministers. which Wa
held at the Y. M. G. A., Baltimore.
sn interesting paper vas read BY
Rev Robert HI. Williams, Of An
Dspolis. on the disability of ministers
and teachers of religion to hold seats
in the General Assembly under the
Constitution Of this state. Rev Mr..
Williams declared that apart from
the uurcasonabIeness Of the provis
ion, it was 10 couflict with various
clauses Of the United States Constitu.
ton, namely THE cllizsns Of each
state shall be eatitled TO all the privi-
leges and immunities of the several
states; mo religious test shall ever
he required as qualification TO any
Office or public trust under the United
States; Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment of
religion or prohibiting the Tree exer-
else thereof" Mr.. Williams gave a
history Of the prohibilory clause 10
the English law. showing that it bad
been passed fret at time when the
clergy bad voice In the coordinate
branch Of the government. and Sec
ond time when great corruption pre-
vailed. The subject was discussed
at length, the general sentiment be-
imp that While some action should be
taken 10 the matter. il would be well
to defer it until the time approached
for calling constitutional conven-
ton
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10
A Parlor Match.

The opera house was fairly filed
last night TO witness Lester & Will
liams' "Parlor Match" and that the
audicoe was well pleased cannot be
questioned.
There is no particular plot to the
play-if play il may be called-but it
is breezy, happy combination Of alb
surdities that goes to make up exact
~ what its author intended, an even
Jog of light amusement.
1t is indeed happy relief from the
agony, blood and hurrah business of
the ordinary drama aud the somber
seriousness Of the Shakesperian trag.
edy; and it is this tact as much as
any thing else that has brought the
play into such universal popularity
The characters Of" Parlor Match"
were all we'll sustained, and the
charming Jennie Yeamans, as Inno-
cent Kidd. even excelled herself,
which We believe is saying q great
deal, for there are few in her line
who equal her
Lester a. Williams, as long as they
maintain their presen: excellent COM
pany can rest assured of always re-
ceiyiug hearty welcome.-Lesven
worth Times
Miss Yssmans aud her company
will appear here at Maaonic Orers
House tonight in "A Parlpr Match. !"
and all who appreciate good acting
should not fail to see her.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10
The NJ. e. Conference Pro.es,

The special committee of the Meth
odist Conference, with Rev. DR. G. v.
Leech of this city chairman, yesier-
day reported a memorial to the Mary
land Legislature protesting against
any repeal Of local optioa laws, wheth-
er in connection with high license or
otherwise. The memorial declares
that it is especially intended to apply
to the effprts now being made OF An
napolis for the repeal of local option
law. Toe memorial advocates law
prohibiting The enrolment Of minors
in Incorporated clubs in which liquor
is sold or given away The memorial
was unanimously adopted. and it
was resolved that copies be forward
ed to the presiding officers OF the two
houses of the Maryland Legislature,
to be laid before the two houses as
soon as possible
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10
N,r Assessmenl law for Maryland.

New Assessment Law for Maryland.
Senator Hodson is preparing a bill
uhich aill give the counties oil the
|bnr6ls Of 8 new ass ssment without
|lhe expense accompanying one. Mr..
| Hadsop's law provides that the coun-
y commissioners shall give public
hae ID the newspapers on or before
lns lfh each year, directing that
stA person owning real or personal
property 10 The counties shall On or
olofe October | in laid year return
aad'r osth, on printed blanks TO be
prescribed by the State Tax Commits
slcuef, schedule OF all his property
q every kind II any person fails
d make return before the first day OF
January, the commissioners shall APP
praise lhe same. to the hest Of their
|hoimalion, and shall add % per
|aat penalty for the failure. They
sAall have power to issue snmmonses
Pa compel answers to oil questions
ao'ul The property of the atiiaut, or
aal oIAer person, AID suitable penal-
b' false swearing or refusal 10
swear are provided. Any person
a,sg''eved may appeal to the Circuit
Veeft who shall hear the same as il
\. Y appeal from Justices OF the peace.
We ceuuV commissioners ball make
a'S llsl from the schedules annual-
aall property.owners in the cnun
sad shall make the aggregate OF
y assessments tue basis of tire levy
'tat YEAR, which is made Ia the
'a'Ss Of April or May. The evils of
present melhud Of assessment.
" len years, are manifect. Every
{ vows cases where the richest
= escape taxation almost entirely.
ae poorer ones are left 10 pay their
: ssa their rich neighbours taxes,
n y y stated that the people in
sssalles are becoming ulscpntenl-
N !. sa0er the present. state Of things.
n, " o'a y also intended to tax mort
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10
A Delegation Of Federa.ionis..

a Delegation OF the Federation Of
Lab r IRON Baltimore, consisting Of
VIM j I. Coonpy. president OF the
Federation of Trades; Mr. John Nc
Cartney, Master Workman of Knights
of Labor, aud William Fowler, presi-
dent of The Concordis n,ass-meeting
were here to-day IN the interest Of
the bills now pending before the
legislature on the regulation ofhourss
for the car-drivers and conductors Of
the city passenger railways Of BaIti-
more. They were before the Com
mitree on Corporations, urging the
passage Of the short hour bill. They
claim that the lug hour system aud
deprivation of the men are injurious
to their health and degrading in It's
tendency
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10

The funeral Of the late Benjamin
Dufield, will take place from ST
Mary's Church tomorrow morning
ut o'clock. Mr.. Dufield was in
biz 6Sih year at the time of his death,
aud had b en- a suff-rer for many
Years with rheumatism 1t times, and,
previous to his death had. heen con-
fined to his home for several weeks,
aud thought to be improving, when
The disease went to the heart, causing
his instant death. He was a man
highly esteemed by all v no knew
him. for his amiable and charitable
disposition. He had held the posi-
ton Of paymasier's clerk 10 the navy
about ihirty-seyen years. He for
merly resided in Philadelphia, and
leaves wife, but ~ children.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10
children's Fair.

A novelty entertainment will be
given by the children of the Presby-
teriau Church In the way OF Fancy
Dress Fair on Thursday night and
GU Friday afternoon and night in the
lecture room of the church. Proceeds
for the benefit Of the library. The
children have worked very earnestly
to make the entertainment q success
and 1t is hoped they viii be literally
patronized.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10

The Secretary Of the Navy has de-
cided that it is impossible under the
Law for Commodore Sehley to con-
time on duty as acting chief Of the
bureau OF provisions and clothing.
He had intended to continue him im
charge uuiii sOme action bad been
taken by Congress upon the reorgani-
zation bill, but 6nds such nction
would not be IN strict accordance
with existing laws. Commodore
ScbIey relinquished the eontrd Of the
bureau YESTERDAY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10

Any person who hugs one pound
of j l.. Reuther's Boston Chips
Candy will receive handsome satch.
el free This caody is for sale only
at my store, 81 West street, near the
depot, and at nay stand in the market
on Saturday nights
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10
Importing Ties for The Short Line.

C.s'. y british brigantine Ivanhoe.
s0r ~ !. ulvan, arrived yesterday
49, = soeus, \. B TO ] ID. Small
\, Nlsh 5000 railroad ties Tor
L. esaspOlis aud Baltimore Short
49,. n.l'sead. The ties are Of cedar.
N . s. and pioe. and are the
i R,as Ct that kind 1, arrive
|l,sD5e.' rom : foreign port. The
|llaed y '1s g tie passage from Bliss
~ e y Isps Aepry II hour days
asa. sss brig Argyll. Captain
n BsI.;.s' vadspg The same cargo
IA ''0se when tie Ivanhoe SAIL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-03-10

Mr.. Tbumas KerDan who has been
coufned In the county jail since bis
trial here in Octuber last for murder,
aud now awaiting exceptions taken
for new trial before the Court of
Appeals, made an attempt to escape
from that institution last night. Ker
nan, il appears. has been granted
many privileges by the Sheriff during
his confinement, such as having
friends TO see him, and spending
some time. Ii vas during Que of
those visits from several of bis Bal
timore frieuds last evening that he
attempted 10 make exit from the jail
His frieuds were in his room enjoys
lug themselves, when TON" took
o walk ia the corridor Of the jail. aud
watching bis opportunity was making
his way for the front door, when
Sheriff Sellman happened TO come
upon him just 10 time to prevent bis
escape lie was taken back to his
cell and locked up, where closer
watch will be kept upon him in the
future.