The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-07-10
Letter From Delaware.

| CLAYMoNr, Del, July SIT is u good thing
| to be born well, for the evidence is all about
us that to he born well means great deal.
| This thought came 10 me as heard OF the
| death Of dear DR.. Johu NJ. Fiuuey, and HE
| godIy father, Rev William Fiuney. The one
| so well and favorably known u physi
| clan, and the other as herald of the Cross
| and proclaimer Of the salvation through the
| Saviour, who died for US all. As Methodist
| | can say Il hearty amen to what Kew. Calvin
| ID. Wilson so ably said of DIR. Finney in re-
| cent issue of The fgiS. lie was kind friend
/ to our family from the time first brcathed
/ into life, and before, up to the time OF the
| death OF my parents, few years ago. am
| informed that there may be a monument erect
| ed to the memory OF this dear good man, and
1 [ am sure 1t would be fitting and right that
| there should be. But the monument he made
| for himself by kind and loving deeds, is reared
| In the hearts and affections Of the people he
| so faithfully served, never to be etfaced while
| life lasts. May his well deserved rest be
| sweet.
The death of Mr. Kent Worthington, near
| Atlantic City, on Sunday last, was great
shock to this community, where Mr. Worth
| nston lived for some ten years in hand
| some cottage with attractive surroundings,
| commanding fine View OF the beautiful Della
ware. When | came stranger to Claymont,
II wears ago, no one gave me more cordial
welcome than Mr.. Worthiugton and his beau
tiful wife He was born In Hartford. near
Darlington, aud our talks of Hartford were de-
| ightfully interesting from time to time. Mr..
WorthinctOn had been q stock broker on the
Philadelphia Exchange since 1877, being
shrewd business man OF affairs. lie always
dressed handsomely, possessed fine farm,
and was most courteous and friendly. His
funeral will take place this afternoon at Hav-
crford, Pa, and the irterment will he at Oar
Ifugton Mr.. WorthingtOn was Friend, anu
will be buried with the ceremony OF that love
| " Christian sect. Ills surviving wife and Is
year-old son have the sympathy OF ali o ur
people.
A peculiar experience came to ME last week
A little 3I-year-old girl was bitten by mad
dog, and our people made me treasurer of
fund to take the child to Pasteur's Institute,
Y7th street, New York. The responses TO the
fund were generous and free, and the $50 was
| raised by the 81 day from the tlmc the chiiu
was bitten. The laceratiOn was i'll the cheek,
| a fearful and dangerous wound. With the
parents and child ! went To New York. had
an interview with the president OF the lnstl-
tute and arranged for the treatment. The
time is II days, and we are looking for the
child to return in few days, cured.
Delaware peach crop is most promising.
not since 1878 has there been such favorable
outlook Our crops generally are good, but
there are many people out of work and crying
| ..hard times" Some are silly enough to he
lieve that Mckinley election will mean S!!5O
| a day aud bccfSteak for the laboring man. but
| I doubt it, | wish something could be done
| to make times better. 1t strikes = common
man that we have too much politics and too
little craftsmanship. The majority OF those
with whom have talked have only Kind words
| for Mckinley, however, and thlEk he Will
| come rs near solving the problem rs any one.
But the hard times have continued during
| both Republican aud Democratic administra-
| lions, and surely there is something radically
| wrong somewhere. There is too much selfish
| ness and tylng to local issues and interests.
| This is national, of course, but would that " t
| could sink our personal aud local interests Tor
| the good of our whole nation. ! am Amer
| can enough TO believe that every American
| seeks the best interest of his own country.
| don't care a snap of the finger whether he is II
| Democrat, n Republican, or what be Is, be
| licve there is good and bad in all parties, es
pecially bad. AS your readers already know,
| Mr. j. Edward AddickS has cut broad swain
| in Delaware politics. Though his delegation
| was turned down at st. Louis and the boiling
DELEGATION seated, MIR. Addicks came home
smiling and has never been more hopeful than
at this moment. that he will ultimately he i
| Quilted States Senator FROM Delaware, More
| over he was given royal reception in WI
| mington by his many friends, and he rode
| through the streets of Wilmington and was
| greeted with the cordially of hero. be-
| lieve that the rejection of himself aud delega-
/ ton at st. Louis has made him many friends,
| as his rejection was all insult to the party and
State which sent him as their representative
focusing all issues in him and his delegation
Ii is a boosted tradition that no man can Oh
| tain political Office in Delaware unless he Is
born in the State. Outsiders have tried II
again and again, only to be defeated. But
| am much mistaken in the man II j. Edward
| Addicks don't break the precedent and gail
the victory His staying qualities are good
and defeat only inspires him to greater activ
ity and renewed industry to achieve his point
| With two Republican parties in Delaware
fi@htin" each other like Kilkenny cats, thu
Democratic party smiles complacently, snC
feels sure of victory in the State at the next
election, and the Strsws seem to be blowing
that way. meet Mr.. Aditcks daily, and {
more courteous and urhane gentleman canno
be found. My acquaintance with him has ex
tended over IA years and his personal mag
nitism and friendly manner are captivating
and pleasing to all who meet him.
The flower gardens along the r, W. and
Railroad are greatly admired by the travelln!
public An able corps of gardeners are KEEP
| busy keeping them III order. MIR. George
Baldwin, who has charge Of the gardens a
the stations between Newark, Del, and Balti
more, shows that he is most competent AM
| efficient workman.
Our rains have been frequent, and vegeta
| ton has kept green and beautiful.
With best wishes, dear Mr.. Editor, l an
your friend, OsCEoLA.