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The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
A Disgrace to journalism.

A story was published in the World OF
Monday that Samuel j. Randall was suffer-
ing from cancer OF the stomach, which
would incapacitate him from public life In
the future, and which must ultimately
prove fatal. The story gave great pain to
Mr.. Raudall's many friends throughout the
country, ard hundreds of inquiries were
made as to its correctness. The attending
physicians promptly branded it as unequivo-
cally false, and said that Mr.. Raudalls con-
dition, on the whole, Twas more hopeful than
it had been for some time.
The correspondent who wrote the story
was probably sincere in his belief of its cor
rectness, but he must very soon have found
out his mistake He had fallen into the
error of accepting rumor for fact, and pub
lished it broadcast without proper verifica-
ton. When he Uncovered the terrible
blunder he had made, however, did he cor
rect it as any honest man would have done ?
Not so. That is not the policy of the msna-
gers of the World.
Yesterday the story was practically reiter-
ateQ. Inero was an eVluenU dtIetu pU 10
hedge to enable the World to take 1t back in
day or two. but the mistake of the day
before was in no respect corrected. On the
contrary, it was stated again that Mr.. Rau-
dall's disease was undoubtly cancer, al
though the doctors were unwilling to admit
it.
The whole affair is one of the most dis
graceful episoces in the disgIaceful career
of the World. Not satisfied with having in
flicted pain upon all of Mr.. Rsndall's family
and friends, its editors refuse to correct their
statement for fear tina. it will tend to show
the public the uureliability of the news
published in that journal.
What other people regard as honesty the
World deems to be inexpediency. If the
World says Mr.. Randall has cancer he must
have it, and it will never acknowledge its
mistake, however muea wrong may have
been done. Such course is in keeping with
the history of the paper under its present
proprietor.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Some Hints. About bedrooms.

The care of bedroom is sometimes neg
lected because of the apparent simplicity of
the work. The style in which it is usually
accomplished is known to nearly every one.
The coverings are thrown back over the
foot of the bed, permitting them to drag on
the dusty floor, and the window is left open
five or ten minutes, length OF time popu-
larly considered quite sufficient to air the
room. The bed-maker may possibly turn
the mattress, but in seven cases out of ten
the bed clothes are spread up without going
through this form, and tucked in snugly at
the sides and foot, to prevent the fresh air
getting in or the stale air escaping.
The right way of performing this work is
not so difficult that one need shrink from it.
The coverings should first be stripped back
over two chairs set at the foot of the bed.
The mattress shonld then be doubled so
that the air may get to all parts of it and
left 80 for from half an hour to an hour. In
very severe winter weather the time may be
essened. Each piece of bed clothing should
be we'll shaken before it is restored to its
place, and the pillows beaten and patted
into shape. The white spread, that should
have been removed at bedtime the night
before and neatly folded, is now fresh and
smooth, If pillow shams are not used, the
creased night slips may be exchanged for
fresh day cases and tie former laid aside
until the evening.
The bed is not all that needs close clre in
the sleeping-room, The dustlng is far more
important than many people suspect. Accu-
mutation OF fluff aud dust form a favorte
nesting place for disease germs and upsavory
smells. On this account, many ornaments
are not to be commended in bed chamber.
The bits of drapery, the brackets, the gay
Japanese fans, the photographs and the
pieces of brc-a-brac that are admirable in
other parts of the honse, are out OF place
here. Whatever furniture there is should
be carefully wiped off each day with soft
cloth and this shaken out of the window
afterwards.
The room should receive a thorough
sweeping at least once a week, and at this
time every article in it should be moved and
no nook nor corner left unbrushed. If there
are curtains at the windows they should be
well shaken that no dust may linger in their
folds.
The receptables for waste water should be
washed out every day and scalded three
times week. In hot weather the scalding
should take place every day, and the uten-
sils be summed, if possible. Washed clothes
should be wrnng out in boiling water every
other day. Without this, they soon become
offensive. Shoes and other articles of ap-
parel should not be left lying about the
room to gather dust and look untidy Soiled
clothes should never be left in sleeping
room. They contaminate the atmosphere.
When all these precautions are closely fol-
lowed, there will be no trouble with the
close, unpleasant odor that one fluids often
in even handsome and apparently well Kept
bed rooms. malodors are not only disagree
able, but positively unwholesome, especially
for delicate persons and children.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
The Republics Trip to Cape May

The handsome palace steamer Republic
water. 1t swift.going, well-equipped
boat and the trip to Cape May is "a days ex-
cursion to be lorg remembered. The ride
down the Delaware river and bay is delight
full. while tho hours that may be spent on
rhe beach at Cape May or in bathing in the
cool waters of the ocean are fruitful in re-
newed health and invigorated spirits. Every
Wednesday and on alternate Sundays the
Republic extends its trip to the famous
Delaware Breakwater without extra charge,
the usual stop being made at Cape May,
The fare for the round trip is but one
dollar.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Summer Hints for Housekeepers,

Hartshorn will usually restore colors that
have been taken out by acid.
Many persons prefer almond meal or oat-
meal to soap for washing face and hands.
To take out ink or iron mold stains from
white goods wet with milk and cover with
salt.
For roughness caused by exposure to
wind, sponge the face with equal parts of
brandy and rose water.
Chloride of lime is an infallible preventive
for rats, as they flee from its odur 10 from a
pestilepcc.
The rooms of house need ventilation in
the daytime as well as in the night, aud in
the winter as well as in the summer.
Castors mace of leather are new inven-
tion, sure to prove useful. A sound leather
castor will save many a rug or carpet.
For stains on the hands nothing is better
than salt, with enough lemon juice to moister
it, rubbed on the spot, and then rinsed of
with clean water.
1t IS we'll TO remember that blouses O
washing silk must be ironed always on The
wrong side, and care taken & at the iron b,
warm rather than hot
Newspapers are the best thing for clean
I
| ing lamp-chimneys. Put the least bit o
kerosene on piece when filling the lamp
then rub the chimneys until they shine.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
RANDOM SHOTS.

Bobby had reluctantly kissed his
sister good night and was off for
bed
"Don't you go to bed rather early,
Bobby3" inquired young Mr.. Samp-
son, sits but little past g."
Il have to go to bed early on the
nights You call on sister," explained
Bobby; "she makes me."-New York
Sun.
Saratoga Belle-You would scarce
ly believe it, Mr.. oldboy, but the
lady seated near the open window
has over 200 dresses.
Mr.. Oldboy-Is it possible? Why
dosen't she put one of 'em on 3
Richfeld News.
"Yes," she said, ''the waves in
storm remind me of our hired girls
at home"
"Hired girls, madame3"
eyes, they are such awful break.
ers.' Ocean.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Mrs. Browning's Warming.

Mrs. Joseph Browning, beautiful and
accomplished young woman, the wife Of
railroad engineer well known in this city,
who for some time past has been running an
engine on the Wabash, st. Louis and Pacific
between st. Louis and Mobsrly, Mo-, retired
IN her room at No. 1911 lizard street last
....-ht, and in few moments was enjoying
the pleasant slumber which the young only
appreciate. Her mother, Mrs. P. FL. Roche,
who was here with her visiting her father,
who resides at tho number designated above,
soon afterwards joined her. About IL
O'Clock the latter was awakened by hearing
her daughter ary out in tone of terror,
"Joe o Joe ~ and at the same time spring
out of bed. Mrs Roche at once arose and
said. "Lulu, What is the matter?" to which
the young wife replied, 30 mamma, some
thing terrible is going to happen. just now
Joe came and stood by the bedside, and his
face was pale and sad, and know he is
dead" Mrs. Roche tried to soothe her by
remarking she was suffering from nervous
trouble, but to no purpose, and only mo-
mept afterwards when she went to lie down,
she again exclaimed, "There, there he is
now in the doorway" Mrs. Roche again
assured her that 1t was only phantasy, but
to no purpose, and the mother and daughter
again lay down, but not to sleep, for by this
time both their imaginations had been
wrought up to the highest pitch.
At 1870 this morning knock came to the
door, and in response to the inquiry of "Whe
is thereP" the reple came Telegram" UpoI
opening the message it was found to be fol
Philip Roche, a brother of Mrs. Browning
who lives at 1909 Douglas STREET, and reat
as follows:
"Moberly, Mo, July IA Philip Roche
Omaha: Joe died at II O'Clock. Como oil
first train and bring Lulu. ED. CHAMBER
LAIN"
The scene which followed beggars de
scripton. Mrs. Browning was frantic witt
grief, and the united efforts of the famil
and neighbors were required to keep he
under control. Only the assurance that /
she did not calm herself she would not liv
to 90 to Moberly to-day had the desire'
effect upon her. A Aphyscan was summone
and Oplateb Auuln'sbereui anu sho ""e hnoii
quieted. Mr.. Philip Roche, the brother
came up soon, and at 3:15 yesterday th
family left for Moberly on the Wabash.
The case is indeed sad one, the coup
having been married but year. Browning
death was caused by falling from his engir
July 8. AT the time he did not suppose |
was hurt badly and took his run the ne,
day as usual. Two days ago be took b
bed and last night died. 1t is supposed
was injured internally. The strange drea
of Mrs. Browning is hard to account fc
but the facts are as stated, and the case go
to show that chain Of thought existiI
between human minds can in extreme cas-
be made to assert itself, no matter ho
great the distance between the persons mi
be.--0maha Bee.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25

fetal in those debilitating states of the sys-
tenn resulting from diarrhea, dysentery,
typhoid fever or intense mental occupation
Sea air owes most OF its beneficial qualities
to the presence of iodine. To. prove this it
is only necessary to spread mixture of
starch and water on piece of glass and
place!it in such position that the air from
the ocean will blow upon it. In a short time
the mixture will become blue, owing to the
presence of iodine.
Now, iodine is one of the. most valuable
alternatives that we possess and it is useful
In the gastric and intestinal disorders of
children, especially cholera infantum, and
chlorosis, disease to which women, more
than men, are subject. The winds, as they
pass over the surface of the ocean, take up
it's volatile constituents, and of these iodine
is of the chief. 1t gets into the system
mainly through the lungs and also 10 some
extent through the skin.
As resort for those who are convalescing
from typhoid fever, dysentery, :diarrh@a
and other exhausting diseases, there is not
much to choose between the seashore and
the mountains. Some, owing to individual
peculiarities, are benefited more at one place
than the other, but to great many it is a
matter of indifference.
One feature connected with residence at
the seashore is of too much Importance to be
overlooked, and that is sea bathing. An
ocean bath is NOT only mentally exhilarat.
ing, but increases the activity of all the
bodily organs. Some part of the effect is
doubtless due to the physical effort required
in battling with the surf, there is something
else which can not be thus accounted for
and of which we have no exact knowledge.
Probably minute amount of iodine and of
the mineral constituents of sea water enter
the system through the skin and occasional
ly through the small quantity of water ac-
cidentally swallowed, but there are probably
other factors which escape our observation.
Certain it is that sea-water bath taken in
bath tub, even at tue ocean side, is very
different thing from plunge into the sea
itself. WILLIAM A. HAMMOND.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
The Florida Epidemic.

The outbreak of yellow fever at Jackson
Vile, Fla, is causing alarm among the peo-
Pile of all the Gulf States, and the remark
able efforts now making in the Florida city
to stamp out the dreaded scourge are watched
with the keenest interest.
1t is estimated that three-fourths of the
people of Jacksonville have fled from their
homes, but the remaining fourth are either
too poor to get away or else are willing to
risk their lives rather than jeopardize their
property interests in the place 1t is these
fugitives that cause the fear that the disease
may spread much more widely.
1t certainly seems that the march of
science ought to have discovered by this
time some means of protecting our Southern
cities against this scourge. In Jacksonville
the effect of cleanliness is to be fully tried
Infected buildings are unhesitatingly de-
stroyed by fire. Sulphur is burned in large
quantities, and other large fires, fed by coal
tar and pitch pine, are kept constantly burn
ing. Lime, chloride of lime, copperas and
other dsinfeotsnts are used throughout the
place, and especially in the sewers. All OF
this indicates somewhat frantic zeal that
may, perhaps, not be guided by good judg-
ment. 1t is at least questionable whether
the malodorous gases generated by burning
sulphur and coal tar are of any benefit to
the public health. The proper methods of
fighting the disease ought to be CLEARLY de-
fined and well understood.
Yet, after all is done, the cities of our ex
treme South will never enjoy immunity
from yellow fever while Cuba remains what
It is. Whether the disease ever does or car
originate in this country is still mootet
question in the South, but their is no ques-
tiou wherever that usually it is brought tt
| New Orleans from Cuba.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Free Sleeping Car.

To passengers purchasing second class
tickets to Pacific Coast points via Baltimore
and Ohio R. R foc trains leaving Philadel-
phis, Wilmington, Baltimore and Washing
ton, D. C.-Sept, 11th and Goth, oot. 9th and
23rd. The number of tickets on each trip Is
limited TO twenty-five 30 that passengers
should make application at once to D. Bride,
Passenger Agent, B. & o. Central Building,
Baltimore.
Mr.. H, A. Miller, Ticket Agent, B. & o.
r. R, Wilmington, Del
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25

"He's true to God who's true to man;
wherever wrong is done,
To the humblest, and the weakest,
meath the all-beholding sun,
That wrong is also done to- us; and
they are slaves most base,
Whose love of right is for themselves,
and not for all their race.
Put golden padlocks on Truths lips,
be callous as ye will,
From soul to soul o'er all the world,
leaps one electric thrill"
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Flashes and Fixtures of Fashion.

Flashes and Fixtures of Fashion.
The Directoire redingote gowns
will be in great favor for Fall. ,-s..ss :.:.....
Plain, sun faced silks are in vogue,
such as taffetas and foulards; for
next season "royale' fabrics with fine
birds eye patterns resembling those
known as armpre will be in vogue.
Black hats are worn this Summer
with dresses of any color, and this is
convenient and economical style,
requiring few bonnets for the warm
weather outfit.
The "Double We" is a joy unmixed
to ladies and misses, and children of
both sexes. No other exponent of
hygienic under-dressing is so richly
deserving Of the prestige enjoyed by
this prime factor of progressive ap-
parelling; and it is found upon the
counters of all the leading dry goods
houses in the country or supplied
direct from the Bureau for Buyers,
IA Kearney Street, Newark, N. J.
Send for illustrated circular.
Face wells of plain Malines are now
worn sufficiently long enough to
/ drop below the chin.
Parasols covered with natural roses
| are carried in Paris at garden fetes
or other open air occasions of fes-
tivity.
Some exquisite Autumn dresses
| made up by Lord and Taylor's mod
iste are trimmed with a combination
of Jet, steel and crystal beads, the
latter having gold centre.
French zephyrs or ginghams
striped in ombre style make refined
and lovely dresses for morning wear
at home or at seashore hotel or other
out-of. town resort
The picturesque and durable Ar.
denna suitings braidettes and moss
striped specialties of the Cleghorn
mills are chosen for solid Summer
service.
| A favorlte white flower frock rep
reserts edelweiss done in dull enamel.
Crescent.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Buffalo Bill.

Back again ION their native heath" per-
fected lecture of Western life by Buffalo
Bills Original Wild West at Geutlemen's
Driving Park at Philadelphia, Pa Com
mence1 on August 10; every afterno,n at 8
o'clock, rain or shine. Cheap aud easy
access with comfort assured All street
cars aud 'busses run to grounds. Peunsyl.
vania railroad runs special trains from
Broad street station. General admission,
5ec.; children, Csc. Rates from Whining
ton: Round trip and admission to ground,
1.65.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
SWEET-PEA.

Why love you so
Is plain to see
You are the dearest flower of all,
.. . Sweet-peal
A bit of purple cloud
Caught on stalk;
A rosy vapor floating up and down
My garden walk;
The spirit of a flower,
With wings for flight,
Yet held by clinging roots
For our delight.
A lovely type you are
OF souls, ah me,
Earth-bound yet ever reaching up,
Sweet-pea.
M. f. Butts, in August WideAwake
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
PRICE TWO CENTS.

INDIAN BREAD-One pint of milk,
a lump of lard the size of an egg,
warm these together, then add salt
8 eggs well beaten, l pint Of meal.
Bake half an hour in a brisk oven.
BIscUITs-Two and a half pounds
of flour, l teaspoonful of soda worked
dry in the flour, ounces of lard,
wet with sour milk, make the dough
stiff enough to roll and cut in cakes.
ScoTcH CAKEs-Three pounds of
flour, 2 pound of lard, l pound of
sugar, use little allspice, ginger
and cloves to flavor, mix with milk
and molasses very thin. Bake in
small round cakes.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Thoughts for w orkers.

All good work is costly work. He
who wants to do good work must be
willing to do hard work, and to put
himself into his work without regard
to its cost of time and strength.
We could have a great many more
good things than we have, and we
could do great many more good
things than we do, if only we were
willing to be at the cost of such hav-
ing and doing.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
The Cashier Got It Ahead d

Missionsry-Areu't you sorry You broke
into the bank, my friend2
Convlct-Bstcher your life l am. Yer
don't s'pose I'd done it, does yer, u I'd
knowed de cIshs,r'd hld two h)uls the
start o. meP
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25

MIS-. Conn Kelly-Has Misthur McFalleY
been naturalized yet, Mrs. McFalley?
Mrs. McFalley-Yes, Molke was natural
ized lasht wake; but begorra, Mrs. Kelly, it
don't take. He spake wild as strong an
Oirish accnt as liver,
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
An Unsatisfactory Brand.

Bolton-Young Jones is very generous
with his cigars-isn't?
Wolton-Yes (puff); but think he would
(puf) be kinder to his friends if he smoked
them himself.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-08-25
Food for Children.
dttor Farm and Home

Editor Farm and Home: -.
Please say to the readers Of the
Household department of your paper
that mothers cannot be too careful Of
the food they give young children.
The child ought not to have anything
but milk, except it beiwater and sug-
ar added, till it is six months old and
then the most easily digested food for
some time. Warn them to be unus-
ually careful. M. d.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-05-24
Minston,s Oldest Citizens.

Judge T. j. Wilson, we are informed, is
the oldest citizen now living in Winston
There are six other citizens who follow the
Judge in the following order: Messrs. ].
C. Miller, II. A. Holder, J. S. White,
Christian Reid, P. A. Wilson, ST., and Ed.
Spach These gentlemen have been resi-
dents of Winston ever since its birth, and
can relate incidents of interest since our pro-
gressive towns advent. Mr.. Miller says
that he assisted in digging up large oak
tree on the site where the courthouse now
stands-after the foundation for the build
ing had been built. H also claims to be
the first man to plant elm trees in the town.
These trees may be seen along the street in
front of the old Wilson hotel building and
the Twin-City Hospital.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-05-24
MoraviRn Falls.

The Wilkesboro Breeze tells us that more
than hundred years ago a colony of Mora
vians came up from Salem and ssettled near
Wilkesboro, taking up land from the mouth
of Cub Creek to Holemans Ford and up
Meravian Creek for several miles. They
soon became dissatisfied with this garden
spot of the world and returned to Salem.
But they left their name to the Creek which
ran through their land. In this creek near
the ridge road to Lenoir is remarkable
Falls In the course OF a half mile there
is a fall of probably $50 f., the main shoal
of more than sixty feet is nearly perpendic-
ular, with a narrow bench two-thirds Of the
way down On this bench stands the mill
of 7. c. Xix. Formerly there was a fax
seed oil mill attached, but, as the people,
in great measure quit raising flax, the
mill was suffered to fall to decay. At the
top of the main fall there is carding ma
chine which is great convenience to the
people OF the surrounding country. 1t seems
to us that these Falls and the beautiful sur
roundings have been sadly neglected. They
are beyond mistake the grandest falls in that
part Of the State
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-05-24
A Citizens Meeting.

Pursuant to notice, large number OF
citizens met at the Court House last Thurs
day night for the purpose of doing some
thing in the matter of holding Winston's
proposed Tobacco Fair this fall A number
of our tobacco men were present and on mo-
ton of Mr. H. Montague, Mr.. G. Hamlen
was made chairman, who, together with
Maj p. F. Datfy and Mr.. L. A. Ebert, spoke
warmly in favor of the fair. \ committee
of five was then appointed to consult our
tobacco men an3 also 10 ask the chamber of
Commerce to consider the matter at their
next meeting The meeting adjourned to
meet in the Court House tomorrow night,
friday at which time THE SENTINEL
hopes to see. matters take definite shape.
So far as we can learn there is not single
citizen opposed to the fail but the main
question arises, will we all lend the move
ment helping hand 2" Let every citizen
roll up his sleeves and work for the tobacco
fair vigorously. 1t will pay the Twin City
in handsome and permanent returns.
If we want the fair, then let us usrk for
il
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-05-24
The Forsyth Savings Bank.

The Forsyth Five Cents Savings
Bank will open for business Friday,
June |, in the front part of 5. b. Al
lens hardware store, corner Third
and Main streets.
BOARD OF OFFICERS.
President-E. A. Ebert.
e-Presidents-J. NJ. Rogers, b..
J. Sheppard and DR.. III. T. Bahnson.
Treasurer-E. A. Pfohl.
Clerk-V. w. Long.
Trustees. W. Hanes, G. Ham
len, r. J. Reynolds, G. A. Fogle, G.
w. Hinshaw, S. E. Allen, G. A. Hege,
G. J. Watkins, III. E. Fries, V. O.
Thompson, r. ID. Brown, A. J. Gales,
w. W. Wood, J. M. Rogers, B. J.
Sheppard, III. T. Bahnson, V. w.
Long and E. A. Ebert.
Investment Conaneittee.-E. A. Eb-
ert, J. M. Rogers, G. A. Fogle and
J. w. Hanes.
All those interested in this philan-
thropic movement are cordially invl-
ted to exert their influence in behalf
of this enterprise and to give it a
liberal share of patronage from the
start.