Omaha daily bee., 1888-12-02
HE RIDlcULES THE TARIFF TAX
Marlborough and the Parson.


ICOpyriyht 1888 By James Gordon Bcul5tt.l
LoSDoS, Dec. l. New York Herald
Cable-Special to TIE BEE the war of
bells wages merrily on at Woodstock, where
is situated the Duke of Marlborough's mag
nifcent palace. Many erroneous reports
have gone out concerning the real state of
affairs between Marlborough aud the Rev.
Arthur Magcndie, rector of Woodstock. To
get really authentic statement it is necos-
sary to let the parties in the controversy tell
their own stories | went to Woodstock and
saw. everybody concerned | found the Rev.
Arthur Magcndle at the rectory. He is about
fifty years of age, with clear cut features
aqullinc nose, and chin and mouth which
express determination.
81 can put the di spute in nut
SHE'LL he said. ~ refused to have
the church bells rung because l
dsapproved of the marriage Of his grace.
On the day Of bis return deputation called
upon me, headed by Rowes, the mayor OF
Woodstock. They asked me to ring the
bells | said | could not. Why! Because
did not think it right that divorced per-
son should marry again. | want you to un-
derstand that it was not personal to the
duke. l would have discountcnanced any
similar union"
"What was the RESULT"
'.Soon after | received note from his
grace's agent, saying that his grace did
Iot wish me to drive IN Blonhcim park, as
had formerly done. He wished me to cclse
giving religious education at the Blaydon
schools He Withdrew his subscription and
that of the dowager duchess. The two
amounted to only el3, but that did much
good. | was overwhelmed with letters of
sympathy, many enclosing money, to make
up the deficiency"
Leaving the rectory, I went to Woodstock,
where the mayor resided. He is n farmer
named Rowles, with flowing beard and
titanic build. l asked him about the deputa-
tion that waited on the rector. He said:
at was suggested to me that the bells
should be rung to welcome the duke and the
new duchess. l saw several of the town
council and all approved of it. l then went
to Mr. Magendie. The moment we men
toned the DUKES name he changed color and
refused"
"What is your impression Of how the peo-
pie of Woodstock look upon Mr.. Magendies
positions"
~ am quite sure that if they were all polled
they would be in favor of having had the
bells rung l think the parson should have
strained point. He is n good man, and
popular, but think he would have done bet
ter for the interests of the town to have wei
coined the duke and duchess at the outset"
al understood that there are other reasons
for the dukes action"
"Well, don't know; but there has been
long standing antagOnism on the part of the
parson."
"What fori"
"Many things. IL was principally noted
after the death of the late duke, to whom
Magendic was chaplain There was me
mortal service and the young duke was pres
ent What did the parson do but take for his
text the story of the Prodigal Son. Every
body remarked on it. The duke never came
inside the church again. Magende was
Neved Of the chaplaincy soon after, and the
duke appointed NJ. Yule, of Shipton, in his
place"
Passing through the glorious scenery of
Blenheim park, | arrived At the palace,
which is undoubtedly the most magnificent
residence in Great Britain. After two
years work the electric lighting of the pal
ace has Just been completed, and 900 incan-
in the basement have been tastefully fur.
nished for summer use. In the gardens are
30, 900 orchids, many of them worth el00
apiece In his tastes the duke is highly re-
fined.
"What do you want OF mo-" said his grace
in his usual brisk manner,
son, that bell ringing affair"
"Wcll, don't cure fig about that. Mag
endIe ls one OF those high church parsons
who wants to advertise himself, and"
"You have forbidden Magcpdie the parkln
"Yes," replied his grace with energy, ~
did not mind his not ringing the bells, but
when he publicly reflected upon the duchess
and myself took a stand. | requested that
he should not drive through the park. Ad-
mission is purely at my will. Naturally, |
do not care 10 admit person who openly
speaks against me. For the same reason l
withdrew my subscription from the schools.
further requested Mageudie not to give re-
hgious instruction at the Blaydon school,"
'Do the schools have no religious instruc-
tioni"
ayes, OF course My present chaplain,
Mr.. Yule. with whom get on perfectly, has
taken over Mr. Magonlie's work at Blay-
dom ... ..E o.. .t
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