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The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18
Russia and England.

Sir ]. E. Gorst, under Secretary for Indie,
announced in the British House of Com
mons last week that the strategic railway
through the Bolan Pass was completed to
Quettah and that surveys have been made
for its continuation toward Candahar. He
also stated that another strategic railway by
the Harnia route was in process of construc-
tion.
This is an important statement as it an
nounces the fact that England has not been
very far be hindhand in completing the mill
tary road needed for the protection of the
Northwest provinces of Hindostan from
Russian aggression.
Quettah, the present terminus Of the road
is the farthest outlying military post of
British India which is contiguous to Az
ghanistan. By the Quettah and Harnia
routes troops can be massed on the frontier
and poured into Afghanistan.
But Russia is very close to the northern
capital of that country. Merry and Kaaka
the most southerly points on the new strate-
gic line built by the Russians from their
military station Novi Collie, on the Caspian
Sea, to Bokhara, are within 100 miles of
Herat.
In the coming struggle the territory of
Afghanistan lies between the opposed forces
of England and Russia as the common bat
tie field. ostensibly the Ameer is an ally of
England. Whatever integrity there may be
in his professions of fidelity to England it
may be held as plausible that his interests
lie in that direction also. He will be ac.
corded greater degree of independence un-
der the open terms of a British alliance than
under Russian annexation as he perceives is
the case with the Khans of Bokhara and
Khiva who are now under complete vassal.
age to the Gar without almost a semblance
of authority among their people.
The Afgrans are race of stronger ma
tional aspirations, and somewhat more civil
ized than the hordeS already suhiugated by
Russia.
Whatever indifference may rest in the
minds Of the natives in regard to the pro-
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18

The "Harvest Home" is essentially the
farmers celebration, and the farmers of New
Castle county are celebrating the end of
their harvest by showing the seed of sound
and honest principles Of government. Mill
Creek led off; Brandywine followed, and
this week Christiana lifted its banner Tn
this period of comparative rest between
reaping and seeding, the time cannot be put
to any better use than is done by the inde.
pendent farmers of New Castle, The dues-
tions they are discussing and the evils they
are trying to remedy are of the gravest and
most important character, and they deserve
to enlist the consideration of every land
owner without regard to the past political
preferences. Good men and women, every
where, trust that the current of thought
which was started in Mill Creek month
ago will flow on until it has flooded every
hundred in the State. The ideas of temper-
ance, of local self-government, of district
representation, of elective county officers
and judges of pure and honest system for
the assessment and collection of taxes can
only be made to prevail through the active
and Intelligent support of the farmers to
continue right on in this work. Let it be
borne in mind that there is no bondage or
oppression in this country, except through
the abuses of taxation, and the ideas which
are being discussed at the Harvest Home
gatherings will attack those abuses at every
point. The New Castle county Harvest
Home is being held in the interest of lower
taxes, purer ballot, and a better citizen
ship 1t tends toward all that is noble and
necessary in government of the people.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER is, 1856.
British seaiers In Alaska.

The U. s. Revenue cutter Corwin has seiz-
ed two British sealing vessels in Alaskan
waters. They were apprehended by the cap
tain of the Corwin while seal hunting at
point 81 miles from any United States Terri
tory.
This is pretty smart work, and should sa-
tisfy those who are not averse to little re-
venge for England's scandalously stringent
and. unneighborly couduct towards us in
Canadian waters.
But will it satisfy the English from whom
our State Department will most probably
Immediately receive a peremptory demand
for the unconditional release of the sealing
vesselsP
The basis of the British demand is that
neither the United States, nor ony other ma
tion, has the right to exclude fishermen from
the high seas or from pursuing their voca-
cation outside the usual three miles limit fol-
lowing the indentations of the coast.
1t seems that among the questions involv-
ed in the settlement of this affair will be
that of monetary damage to the British YES
sells consequent upon the forfeit of seals and
the detention of the vessels.
The New York Times quotes the Canadian
Minister of Marine and Fisheries, the Hon.
G. L. Foster as saying.
SIN 1881 Alexander, the then Gear of Rus
sia, which at that date owned Alaska, assert
ed the extensive territorial right to sell the
waters of the Pacific above 81 north latitude
The entire stretch of water he characterized
as "a closed sea, because it lay completely
within Russian Territory.
The United States at the time was the FORE
most to oppose this declaration. Later on,
B. however, the same Government purchased
Alaska, and for an annual consideration of
$500, 600 gave the sole right to fish or trap in
the prohibited waters to private trading
company. Protection of the interests of
traders was guaranteed, and the seizure of
the British vessels was one of the natural re-
suits. 1t must be recollected that the United
States at one time vigorously opposed the
very principle which they are now attempt
ing to enforce. MIR. Boutwell,, Secretary of
the Treasury of the United States in 1872,
writing on this question in reply to an in
quiry made at that period, expressed the be-
lief that his Government did not possess the
right to exclude the vessels of fishermen OF
other nations from the Alaskan Seas"
1t appears that the Russian 'rights'' con-
ceded to this country in 1867 covered dis
tance of some 400 or 500 miles from shore, in
cluded all north of the 51st degree compris-
ing the whole Of Behring Sea. 1t appears how
ever that Russia never obtained recognition
of her maritime claims from the other nations
of the world 'or at the time of the Alaskan
cession was it supposed that she could trans
fer any such jurisdiction"
The disagreeable point in regard to the lat
ter assertion, is, as has been inferred from a
foregoing statement, that the United States
government itself was the most vigorous op-
ponent among the nations of the world of
Russia's claims to such extensenive maritime
lines.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18
A Literary Conn D,etat.

vi all the surprises to which the reading
public has been treated by MIR. Aldeu's sur
prising Literary ReUolution, perhaps the most
remarkable is the last.
Two Of the choicest and most famous
books in modern literature, WASHINGTON
IRVING's THE Sketch Book" and "Knick-
erbocker's History Of New York." are just
published In style worthy of this most wide
ly celebrated and universally honored OF
American authors. The two books together
form ONE of the NINE volumes of his
works also just published. The type is large
loaded, beautiful ; the two volumes bound in
one comprise COG pages the binding is
HALF MOROCCO marbled edges. The
only other edition in the market that at all
compares with this or rivals it, is advertised
by the publisher at $50 per volume.
Mr.. Alden's price when sold in sets ofnine
volumes, is little less than s1.00 per vol
nme. He now offers this single specimen
volume UNTIL SEPTEMBER /, 1886, for
the price Gf itcan be called a price) of so
cents, by mail, postage paid,
This offer is WITHOUT RESTRICTION
OR CONDITION; if there are hundred
thousand, or half million of those who take
pleasure in the works of WASHINGTON IRv-
ING, who want the volume, he says he will
fill their orders as fast as his printers and
binders can turn them out.
If you want to complete your set after you
have received this volume, you can, of course
do so by paying the additional price for the
set. THE OBJECT of this extraordinary
Coup D'Etat' is of course, advertising {;
except for this consideration the price would
be ridiculous and ruinous. Mr.. Alden sends
his complete Condensed Catalogue of stand
ard books free to any applicant, or his Illus
trated Catalogue, 1872 pages, for four cents.
Address, JOHN B. ALDEN, Publisher, 303
Pearl Street, New York.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18
Eclectic Magazine
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The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18

The injury done by the beer act to the
peace and order of rural neighborhoods, not
to mention domestic happiness, industry and
economy, has been proved by witnesses from
every class of society to have exceeded the
evils of any single act of internal admins
tration passed within the memory of man.
-[Londun Globe.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18

Never defer until tomorrow what should
be attended to to-day, A slight cough
shouldn't be neglected when DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will cure it.
The readers of our publication are reques-
ted to use Salvation Oil for any and all palms.
1t is sure cure and costs only 25 cents.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18

The proprietors of Salvation Oil, 'he great.
est cure on earth for pain, will pay large
reward if any certificate published by them
is not found genuine.
Tom, Dick and Harry appear again with
ther Grandmother's recipes for Coughs, etc q,
but the people know Dr.. Bulls Cuu Ii
Syrup too well.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18
Private school.

Miss Hannah P. Dennison, formerly a
Public School tcaoh%, has taken the school
lately taught by Miss Annie Crawford and
has moved the same to No. 3O5 West Fourth
street, between West and Tatnall streets.
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18

For the laboring man, the ale-house is
now place of p1re, unmitgated evil; the
diminution of these houses is one of the
most practical and efficient means of real
radical eform.-[Southey,
The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18
HbIIchseI SfrOpo0.

MIR. G. G. staley, while playing the leading
part in "Michael Strogoff, at Oakland, Cal,
became so boarse from severe cold that he
despaired of being able to continue his part.
Two bottles of Red Star Cough Cure entirely
cured him. Does not nauSeate
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The Wilmingtonian., 1886-09-18

The small boy who plays circus with the
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The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
Good Advice for the Girls.

Do be natural. A poor diamond Is bet
ter than good imitation.
Do try to be accurate, not only for your
own sake but for the sake OF your sex. The
incapacity Of the female mind for accuracy
is standard argument against the equal.
ity Of the sexes.
DO observe. The faculty OF observation
well cultivated makes practical men and
women.
Do try to be sensible 1t is not particu-
lar sign of superiority to talk like fool.
Do be ready in time for church; II you
do not respect yourself sufficiently to be
punctual, respect the feelings Of other
people.
Do avoid causes Of irritation in your
family circle; reflect that home is the place
to be agreeable
Do be reticent; the world at large has no
interest In your private affairs.
Do cultivate the habit of listening to
others; 1t will make you an invaluable
member of society, to say nothing Of ad-
vantages 1t Will be to you when you marry;
every man likes to talk about himself; a
good listener makes a delightful wife.
Do be contented; ''martyrsn are detesta-
Bile; Il cheerful, happy spirit is infectious;
you can carry it about with you like a
sunny atmosphere.
DO avoid whispering; 1t Is as bad as gig
Cling. Both are to be condemned; there is
no excuse for either one Of them. II you
have anything to say, say 1t; If you have
not, do hold your tongue altogether.
Silence is golden.
DO be truthful; do avoid exaggeration. II
you mean mile, say mile, not IA mile aud
half. II you mean one, say one, and not
a dozen.
Do, sometimes at least, allow your mother
to know better than you do, She was edu,
Gated before you We're born.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
COURT RECORD.


CoURT IN GENERAL TERM-Justices Cox,
James and Merrick. Eager VS.. Eager; de-
cree below affirmed. Jones VS.. Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company; on hearing.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice Hagner. Bright
VS.. Patton ct al; jury respited. James VS..
Davis ct al; verdict for plaintiff.
EQUITY CouRT-Chief Justice CARTIER
Phoenix Iron Co. VS.. "The Richmond;'
reference to auditor. Schafhirt VS.. Schaf-
birt; rule on A. J.. Shafhirt dis
charged Wheeler VS.. Wheeler; pri.
vate sale and conveyance ratified Vos-
ser VS.. Vosser; reference to j. A. Clark to
take testimony. Tasker VS.. Benjamin; re-
straining order Issued.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Justice Macarthur
Gladys Deem, habeas corpus. relator dis
charged from custody. William 4. Cook,
violating postal laws; recognizance for
feited. c. ii. Cornwel, house breaking;
on trial.
POLICE CoURT-Judge Snell.-George
Hawkins and William Gardner, disorderly
conduct SIS or Is days. Lulu Piper. colored,
do: do. Catherine O'Connor, profanity
IS or days. John Haley, vagrancy bonds
or 90 days. Charles Ford, carrying razor
$50 or 60 days.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.



EpiToR CRirIC: The telegraph reports
the death of Isaac d. Sawtelle in the city Of
Boston, well known to all the residents Of
that city aud vicinity for the last score Of
years as the "Whstling Cobbler." His &C.
centiicities Of dress and unvarying whist
ling repetition OF Yankee Doodle placed
him iu the list Of notables, excplled there
only hy Daniel Pratt, the great American
traveller, and In this city by Colonel Mau.
rice Pinchover. Although crank, he WIS
no fool, and by the exercise Of his trade -
incnding shoes-he had acquired compe-
tency estimated by some at $4,000 sixteen
years ago and later as high as 100000.
For nearly thirty years he travci scd the
city from near the Norfolk House to the
Quincy Market once and twice day, col
lcCtiDg dildpidated boots and shoes from
customers, ilinging them across his shoul-
ders on his way to his shop aud returning
them on the morrow In good order. At
tired in oycralls aud long outside frock Of
striped "hickoryn shirting, with an old
Straightforward silk hat, he whistled cheer
lily and loud the strains OF Yankee Doodle.
SO accustomed had he become TO the act Of
whistliDg that after a conversation of any
length with customer or by-standcr, he
invariably started oil on the next succeed
ing note from the one at which he stopped
Various stories were told concerning the
reasons for his peculiar method OF doing
business, one OF which was that he laid a
w0Ccr with friend to whistle Yankee
Doodle until he was worth $40, 900 and that
he won the wager, but that the habit of
whistling had become so fixed upon him
that he could not give It up. Rumor also
says that In earlier life be transgresscd the
laws OF society, and that It was between the
walls OF penitentiary that he learned the
sublime art Of "cobbliDg," but OF this we
do dot know.
Many hours Of leisure from shocmaliing
were devoted to the sale of bouquets Of cut.
flowers on the streets. In the vicinity of
Washington and State streets, and in winter
season lie was frequenter of Jamaica Poud,
loaning skates and selling "hockcys" to
the boys.
Genial and pleasant to all when it became
necessary, but reticcnt and unobtrusiye,
save for his vocal musc he seemed to be
part and parcel of old Boston, recalling the
provincial days when the governors Of the
colony sat IN state in the old Province
House and Paul Revere took his gallant ride
TO the Middlesex farms.
+, E. WOODWARD
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
Fast washington,

The Clerks Early Closing Association
held largely attended meeting last night
at Washington Hall, corner Third street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast There was
also large number of merchants present.
The meeting was presided over by Mr.. w.
ii. Daniel, who introduced the speakers.
The employees of the Washington Navy
Yard are much pleased at the Introduction
OF much needed bill In Congress yesterday
for fifteen days leave of absence to each,
without loss of pay. A committee has been
appointed to urge its immediate passage, so
as to go into effect during the coming
summer
The attention of Special Officer Lydane
nt the delivery yard of the b. & z. X. II.
was attracted by noise in one of the
freight cars yesterday morning about II
o'clock. Upon investigation It was found
to be occupied by tramps Officers Allen
and Clinton of the Eighth Precinct were
called and arrested seven of them. In the
Police Court this morning one of them, an
old man, was sent to the workhouse, and
the personal bonds were taken of the others.
This solves The prevailing impression in that
neightorhood that some Of the cars are
lniIutpl
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
Good Goods for GcntIcmcn.

Gentlemen who are about purchasing
their spring and summer supplies of fur
nishing goods should not fail to call upon
Mr.. Oliver p. Burdette, 437 Seventh street
northwest, sole agent for this District of
the celebrated Keep Manufacturing Com
pany, who have in their line n national aud
well.deserved reputation. Mr.. Burdette's
stock-a large Philadelphia stock being
added to his owns of an unusually va.
ried and comprehensive character, of which
n special sale is now I'm progress, to CON
tinue until Saturday, May s, at unprece-
Gentedly low prices to close out. Such an
opportunity was never before presented for
laying IN full outfits of shirts, drawers,
hosiery and underwear of every descrip-
tion; also hats, bandkerchiefs. travelling
bags. suspenders, neckwear, etc, all OF
which can be had at great bargains.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
JOHN RUDDEN'S
Mammoth Installment Houses


These extensive and complete installment
louses-q30 and 932 Seventh street north
west--are elegantly stocked to their utmost
capacity with valuable and useful merchan-
disc. Mr.. Rudden has just opened his
spring goods, which consist in part of every
quality and style OF furniture, carpets,
rugs, clocks, pictures, mats, rattan chairs,
newest designs Of refrigerators, superb
styles and finish of baby carriages and an
immense variety Of housekeeping goods In
general. He will dispose of this magnificent
assortment Of valuable merchandise for
cash or on the instalment plan as cheap as
they can be purchased of any other estab-
lishmeut south of New York. While his
prices and superior goods are an induce.
ment to buyers, bis exceedingly liberal
terms are also great consideration. 1t
will pay housekeepers to examine his
enormous supplies of excellent wares and
obtain his prices before purchasing else
where
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
CARNIVAL E street Rink tonight.
wen Equipped with Reporters

The Boston Herdd has sixty reporters
on its city staff. doubt If there is news
paper in New York that has more. They
are all paid salary, the lowest weekly sti-
pend being SOFA. NJ. Gibson In New
York Tribune.
sixty reporters on one paper Is nothing
to brag Of. We can beat that In Baltimore,
says the Uordld Of that city, We employ
l4O regular reporters, and this does not In
clude the horse critic, the snake artist nor
the real estate transfer man. None Of them
receives less than $50 week, hotel and
poker bills included, with two months va
cation In the summer and double salary
while at the fashionable resorts. Only last
night suburban reporter presented a
memorandum of 500 he had lost on slow
mule-race In the back end of the county,
and, though he got his money without a
minutes delay, he was severely reprlmanded
for not backing his judgment In a more
respectable sum on so important an event.
Why, we frequently detail as many as sixty
reporters on single item. Besides, we
have one reporter who has been on sixty
papers.
The Washington critic., 1886-04-29
The Columbia Rowling Cluh.

The Columbia Bowling Club, which meets
at Captain Jacobsens', adjoining Heurich's
brewery, on Twentieth street, closed its
season last night by a banquet, which was
preceded by bowling for special prizes, con-
sistiDg of two handsomely carved meer-
schaum cigar holders, presented by Messrs.
Chris Heurieh and Thomas Steep, and a
parlor cigar stand, presented by Mr.. w.
Iahn. The winners were Messrs. ii. Wildt
Of Alexandria, VIM. Muehleisen and George
Motts. The regular prizes, for which the
bowling took place last week, were
won us follows: First prize, travelling
bag, George Goebel; second prize, silk um-
brella, George j. Seufrerle; third prize,
silk umbrella, NJ. Heydorn; fourth prize,
gold-headed cane, Chr. Heurch; fifth prize,
pair of opera glasses, George Motts; sixth
prize, gold-headed cane, Carl Heurich;
seventh prize, s2, II. Wildt; eighth prize,
alarm clock, p. Fischer; ninth prize, alarm
clock, NJ. Armbrusher; tenth, eleventh and
twelfth prizes, 81 each, f. Coppes, Chr.
Xander and Thomas NJ. Steep. For the
largest number Of ''poodles," Mr. X. Peter
sen received n black doll baby.