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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

AacENsToE BY PRoB. JOHN A. LionT--A 0ooi
RIDE AND sAPR LANDING.

ASCENSION by PRoB. JOHN A. Hahr-A coon
RIDE AND SAFE LAeDlSo.
The reimbursement that Prof John A.
Light would make a balloon ascension from
the yard Of the Lafayette Hotel on SATURDAY
afternoon, drew 10 that vicinity vast
crowd. All housetops and windows thsl
commanded a good view Of the balloon
were occupied, and all waited patiently foi
the ascension. The gas pipe was attaehee
to the hose connecting with the balloon
about o'clock, but It was not until 80
that sufficient gas was in tito guarantee
aafe ascension.
AZ this hour the gas was cut of and Al
prepaTati being completed the word WA
given and Prof Light and his balloon ief
fsrTs .frns amidst the piAudits Of th'
The balloon went gently up and afte
getting shove the houses In the neighbsF
hood struck q north.oy-east current ant
drilled Along gracefully, rising in the mean
time to an altitude Of about 500 feet. Jus
before the balloon reached the Hrandywini
Il commenced to descend and II was foun'
necessary to throw considerable ballast gu
when she raised q few feet anu then GLIDE
along smoothly. After crossing the Brandy
wins the Professor began tc look about 70
good place to land and soon threw out hi
graphing iron.
born's farm the graphing iron took hol
and the balloon landed safely. The peopl
Of the ueighborhood were there to see tn
sight and aid the Professor In getting tram
portation for himself and balloon back I
town. Mr.. Osborn rendered team Tor thi
purpose, rnd soon the balloon aud its owne
were landed In this city.
Professor Light proposes to make anotht
ascension soon from the Sehuetzen Park
much larger balloon, and will at tbs
time take several persons with him.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31


The Chester Neps. of the 2eth inst. saws /:
civilian. Quinn, aged about sixteen
years, newsboy on the Baltimore Central
Railroad, met with his de&# Yesterday
morning by having his skull fractured by
being struck by the side wall Of the bridge
over Hills race. near Patterson station, on
the Baltimore Central Railroad.
The evidence Of the conductor and bag
gage master Of the train, which left Lamo-
Kin yesterday morning at e.l5, was to the
following effect
'srhe boy was last seen alive by the bag.
gage.master, soon after leaving Patterson
Station. standing on the steps of the for
ward platform Of the car next to the bag
gage car, and At the time was warned of the
danger Of his position. He was not missed
until inquiries were made by passengers for
newspapers, when the conductor searched
the train for him. and not finding him sun
posed he had been left behind at Patterson
Station. When the train reached Concord
a telegram was sent inquiring IL the bny
was at Patterson. A negative reply being
received, word was sent TO search the road
for him, and the baggage master started
back to also look for him. In the mean
time the station agent at Patterson had
found the body of the boy lying beside the
rails just beyond the bridge over Hilrs
Race, and carried II back. The baggage.
master saw the place where the body had
| lain, and conjecturing the cause Of the acct
| dent, examined the wall Of the bridge, and
found portions of the boys clothing and
marks Indicating that he had been struck by
the bridge, knocked of the train and carried
| with II, between the bridge and train, tn,
4 length of the bridge, = distance of ~ feet. Il
the srot where his body was afterward dis
| covered. AT Patterson Station the bod,
was examined and was found to have hal
the back part OF the head near the crow
crushed in to the depth of an inch or more
| II was surmised that he was STOPPING an,
leaning out from the platform, lookinl
towards the rear Of the trian, when th
bridge struck him. and, undoubtedly, In
stantly killed him."
Quinn formerly lived In Wilmington
His body WIS taken to his parents resi-
dence, in Philadelphia.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

A SAD OAsK--On Thursday week, Alba
mus Bieking, Of East FAllowneld. WAS
brought before Esquire Lewis, charged
with making threats against the life Of
N. v. Mcintyre aud others. The testimony
before the squire showed that some time
ago Bicking lost about s1t00, which preyed
so heavily upon his mind that he has in a
measure lost aia reason. lie threatened the
life Of Jonathan Tyson, his father-in-law.
who left the place. He afterwards threat
ened the life OF Mr.. Mcintyre and attempted
| to put the threat into execution. He then
damaged some work being prepared for the
paper mill and threatened TO burn the prop
erfy, saying that II would look better IN
ashes, and would not make so big pile
He also said that there was something
within him that told him he WAS TO do thii
work. The squire committed him to prison
| Mr.. Bicking has lived In that neighbor
hood for years, has always been an industri
Gus man, has been careful Of his means, ant
4 has an excellent reputation for honesty anC
fair dealings. -C0dfcspiHe Union,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31
To Prevent ErnI, Rn,,Inn

1t very often happens that Hne fuit.
especially pears and apples, is attacked
by birds and insects SO as to make a
wound, which, If left to itself, will cause
the fruit to rot. It has been found Thai
oy cleaning out the place affected, and
removing al the dirt and dsorgapized
and bruised matter, and fllIng up the
cavity With plaster of Paris, further
decay may be arrested, aud the fruit be.
come fully ripe, A little space may be
worked out from under the edges Of the
skin, 50 that when the plaster Is pressed
inward, II will keep its place. The ~
elusion Of the air, consequent Upon this
application, 10 all that Is necessary 10
prevent the process of decay. This
would OF course be lnexpedlent in many
cases, but when large and valuable apples
and pears are Involved, the trouble will
be but trihlpg III comparison with the ne.
suit accoinpli shed
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

THR ALLEGED CHEsrKR ABpucTIoN CASE,
Last week we published an item. taken
from the Chester News, stating that Eliza
brth Slaughter had left that city with Ida
Bold, = child, without the consent or
knowledge OF the child's parents. The
item further stated that Mrs. Slaughter, II
WAS thought, was In Wilmington. This
supposition was correct and the lady, like
every body else who Gomez to our good city
read the EVERY EVENING regularly and
carefully and. as a matter Of course, found
the item referred 70. So, this morning
feeling conscious Of her innocence, Mrs
Slaughter, in company with Ids, reported
to the Chief of Police, stating that they
were the parties 1t was understood the
authorities were looking for. They were
provided with seats, and Mrs. Slaughter
then denied the whole story and said thai
Ida accompanied her OF her own accord and
Tor the purpose of finding more lucrative
employment, in which they were both sue
eessful, having obtained good situations
Ida eorroborated this story, and said fur
| ther that for a long time she had been GU
1t service in Chester, and was badly treated
etc. For this reason she accompanied Mrs
| Slaughter, and was determined not to re
| turn TO her old home. Their story Is doubt
less correct and the charge Of abduction
false. No action by the Mayor has BEEF
taken yet.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

Tho calendar for 1872 has not yet been
made up, says magazine writer, but will
show an Increase uI on that of 1871. II
shows that In 1871 there were 1870 trot-
ting and pacing races In the United
States, representing over million dollars
In premium and purses, beside the great
value of the horses. The horses would
average 81 600 each, and not less than
three to each race, which would be 81,
72S, 200, In horses alone, who have actu.
ally trotted 10 the several contests during
that year. From this and other reliable
data, we calculate the value of those ID
training aud exercising, but rot contend
ing in races, and those In the breeding
studs, all united, would amount to NO
less than SIS, 0O0, 900, being that sum in
vested 10 this country In trotting and pac
ing horses alone.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

WHAT WAS iT?-James Wilson, who
WAS drowned of Sadler's float, (notice Of
which appeared in the Republican at the
time) left 4 coat behind him, which came
into the possession of man named Walter
Davis, fishing for MIR. O'Brien, at the Point
Fishery. One day last week Davis was
found in an insensible condition on the
shore he was carried 20 Mr., O'Brien's
office, and In the course of several hours
returned to consciousness, when he made
the following statement:
ale said he went down on the shore, and
while there he waH accosted by some one
who laid his hand on his shoulder and TOLD
him 10 get rid of that coat aud stop drinking
whisky or be would come to him again
Davis says he tried to take hold Of hil
aeeostor, when his hand went right through
the apparition, and he knew nothing more
He also AYERS that II told him something
else, which he would not tell except to
priestly confessOr.
Davis has heretofore taken his grog regu
larry, but since then eschews II altogether
/ -Hdure Republican.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31
Tho Dixon srldge Disaster.

MIR. L. E. Truesdell, the builder of the
bridge which fell at Dixon, ILL.,. recently,
has written letter denying the assertion
that Two other bridges built by him had
( lin. causing loss of life. He never
butt bridge at Rockford, where one Of
the two mentioned as having fallen was
said 10 have been located, and the one
which did fall at Elgn, fell through a
stampede Of cattle, and no person wa
KILLED. He Indignantly denies the char no
nat he bribed the City Council of ID xon
to obtain the contract, aud declare a that
that bridge was as good a one AZ he ever
built and was tested by weight m
100000 pounds, though when IL fell. Il
Was sustaining weight of less than
$4,000 pounds. He thinbs some Of The
bolts must have been iooseped to have
caused the accident.
lu conclusion MT. Truesdell savs. sIt
Is nearly IL years since began building
ron bridges, and the Elgin and Dixon
bridges are the only ones that have fallen,
and no loss OF life except at Dixon. Can
as muc'l be said of any other plant
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31
Beet limo TO Paint HnllAaa.

The IerhHolopta says The best time
for painting the exterior Of buildings is
late 10 autumn or during the winter.
Paint tben applied will endure twice as
long as when applied to early summer
or In hot weather. 10 the former il dries
slowly and becomes hard, like a glazed
surface, not east y affected By the weather
or worn of by the beating of storms.
But in very hot weather the oil Ia the
paint sosks into the wood at once as Into
sponge, leaving the lead nearly dry aud
nearly ready TO crumble off. This last
difficulty however, might In a measure
be guarded against, though at an In.
or, ased expense, by first going over the
surface with raw oil. By painting In
cold weather one annoyance might Ter.
tainly be escaped--namtly, the collection
Yf small dies on the fresh paint.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

hessrs Edifors The quiet and sanctity
ofSabbath evening was seriously disturbed
BY q diagracefui night between two bows,
at the eorner of Eighth and Monroe streets,
| ahoutslO o'clock Sunday night The loud
and horribly profane hawling INDUCED In
BY these boys is sad comment npon the
government Of whoever is responsible for
these disturbers Of the peace. The duty 10
prevent such scenes or to arrest and punish
the actors, as a warning to others so in
| elined. certainly rests somewhere upon our
city authorities, ard provOkes the question.
where were the police faThe name Of one Of
| life and lgnominious end. we learn, IL
shannon. We have no objection to tho
possible amount Of punishment they may
have given each other, IL WAS certainly not
more than they deserved. hut do hope tho
next fight they indulge In In this locality
/ Will be a quiet one. II.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

Rev. sydney Smith was complaining of
a young gentleman who, although many
years his Junior, was 10 the habit of ad-
dressing him by his Christian name, a
privilege which, as the witty canon of
St. Paul's remarked, he only allowed his
most intimate friends. Shortly after, the
gentleman in question entered the room,
and, familiarity addressing Smith as
Sydney" inquired how he thought of
spending the day. For my part, he add
ed, the Archbishop Of Canterbury has
often Invited me to pay him visit at
Addington Park, and think shall drive
down and return in the cool of the even.
ing. "Ah," replied Smith, ''let me give
you bit of advice; l know something
of the Archbishopi he is a very excellent
man, but rather proud, don't call hin
William he might not like it," u
eouise, a roar of laughter followed THU
significant speech, and, as the door CLOSED
behind the discounted youth, Sydney
turned round and quietly remarked; 90
think / have settled the cool of the even
ing at last"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

At Wilmington, Del, Tuesday night
" Nauelo" OF the Philadeldhia Ledger
who belongs 10 all the secret socletle:
ever organizyd, aud at least doEen yei
to be organized had a "Loug Talk
with Mau,hoon Tribe of Red Men, o.
the I'm .roved kind. The "Long Talk
has not been made public, but no doub
1t was in relation to the determination o
the Modocs, who are the enemies of tn,
Mattahooners. There will be some verl
heavy hearts in Wilmington the day th,
Mattahoons leave their wigwams anS
squawn aud papooses, and in war paint
feathers, lnoccasins, blankets and things
start out,on the trail of the Modocs, who
are not Improved. -NorristoioR Herald Q
22d inst
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

HoRsK DIsHAsK--In several parts OF Sua-
sex county there are indications Of an ept.
demic among the horses. even more fatal
than the epizooty. and thought By many g
be the deprAved condition Of the blood let
by the latter disease. MT. John t. Long,
Mr.. VIM. Hickman, and others in the
animals within the last few days. The
disease Is sudden and violent In its attacks,
the head swella up enormously, the eyes
inhame and obtrnde, and the animal rapidly
sinks and dies. Pest mortsm examination
show the brain and lungs to be much con
gested and infiamed.--Milford Neios.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

MAINLAND ITRMs.-The cool weather re-
Gently injured the strawberries on the
Eastern Shore. The fruit and market ex
press on the Eastern Shore Railroad has
commenced running for the season. Elkton
has two base ball clubs, one being called
the Modocs and the other the Warm Spring
Indians. The people Of Port Deposit wanl
ferry boat 10 ply between that place aus
Lapidum. W. S. Green, who was seyerel.
stabbed AZ Millington sometime since. ane
whose life for for atime was despaired OF
has returned to his home from the Balu
more hospital, whittier he had been con
Yeyed for treatment q. W. Cruikahank
Of the Cecil Democrat, has sold one-half In
terest of his paper TO Dr. r. y. Maekall
who will hereafter occupy the editoria
chair. A daughter Of James II. Robinson
living IN SassAfras Neck, was burned 4
death by a coAl oil explosion on the eveninl
Of the 2iHt.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

How LOCAL OPrIoN WoRKs.-The Ken
net Leader sayu A New Garden man Wis
tied Wilmington > few days ago and while
there entered q wholesale liquor store,
when the proprietor suggested that he had
better purchase barrel Of the ardent now
as LEGAL Option il Ia force The PROPOSE
tion struck our New Garden friend as being
good one and he aoquiesced The conse
Quence was that day or two after barre
arrived At the railroad station addressed e
Mr.. -, who went to the depot, loaded II
the precious cask and took II home, where
he can sit and sip under bis own vine Ant
hg tree, none daring to molest or make hin
afraid.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

rwo'tbirds of the business portion Of
Jarvis, Ontario, were burned on Saturday
night a fire at Cranston, r. l., on Sun.
day night, destroyed the barn of WIN.
Ellsbree, With "a bead of cattle and other
property.
At the RECOMMENDATION Of the Grand
ARMY Of the Republlc, the President has
respited Thomas Wright, the colored
murderer, until June 6th, In order that
MS execution may not take place on
Decoration Day.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

PEAcHRs.-It IL now settled fact thai
the HRle's Early arc not very Herioutly m
iured, nor In some sections entirely de
stroyed. but promise fair yield.
Sussex has fine prospect this season ioi
fruit, and should no unforeseen calamity be
fall Ne our people will reap rich harvest
and certainly there never has been a time
when peeuniery aid was more needed
Sussfr Journal .H
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

Bootmaker (who has deal Of trouble
with his customer)-"I think, sir, II
you were to cut your corns ! could more
easily flnd you pair"
Chole'ie Old 0entleman-" my
corns, slrl ask you 10 flt me pair OF
boots 10 my feet, sir Pm not going "a
plane my feet down 70 DIT your boots Z"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

II Isn't always best to call things by
their right nance. A young gentleman
called coach dog a Dalmstlsn hound,
and was infomed by his tlaRes that II be
could. not refrain. from profanity 10 her
presence they must heuceforth be
a ranqara
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

HoRsE REcArTuRKD-A colored man last
week .endeavored to make q sale OF horse
the bargain was arrested by the Sheriff OF
| Cecil &C. The horse proved TO be the prop.
| erty Of Milton Steele, Of Mermaid, Mill
/ Greek hundred, this county. The horse has
! been returned to its owner and the reward
| has baen paid. - -
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

A special dispatch to The Ddilv Rsios
from Geneva says, Father Hyaeinthe In
his sermons In that city attacks the con-
fessional and celibaey. He also urges
the election Of their priests by the people,
and the use Of the Bible and liturgy in
the national language.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

THE NKw Posr CFPfcE AT povRR.-
Supervising Architect OF the Treasury
Muilett. owing to tie fact that the eommis-
sion appointed to decide on the site of the
new post Office TO be built at Dover have
failed to agree, has ordered asuryey Of the
CLARK aud Crouch praperties, situated. GU
Isockernia al streetHe be made, and II i con
sidered certain the new building VIII he
created there The story that the Govern
ment will buy the Kent County Court
House and convert into post ONCE Il
without foundation, we are Informed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

HuMoRs OF POSTAL CARps.--The follow
ing was received by one OF our citifens yes
terday, written on the back Of = one-oeni
postal card It explains itaelf.-
Mt. -: My mother declines to de
diver the last clothes you sent untl
| the account is paid; you owe for. foul
dozen; settle up, John, and don't cheat ths
poor you ought to have shirt like tia
hat you wear, 90 you could turn the diftl
| side In once In a while and wear the clear
side out, but l suppose you think you
/ friends would not know you II your shir
| looked clean. Have one made with q teAn
down the middle. Try Il, Johnny. Mafy NE
| Carthy says she can't make your collars u
arm ia real sore from the scratch she 60
when abe measured II before. ..r..l
Yours, with red hair and east Of TIL
| eve, CoRDB1IA,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

OxPoRD FAIR-The spring meetiag OF
the Oxford Agricultural Society will be
held on Thursday ana Friday, the 18th and
9th OF June. These meetings are always
interesting, and great pains will be taken
10 make this one the best Of any.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

ArrnNprkp RAFR-A eolored man waz
arrested last wek on a charge OF an AZ,
woman, Both parties live In New Castle
hundred and the case came before one Of
the Justices Of the Peaeepf this city, but
the matter was adjusted and settied and the
charge withdrawn. r.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

FoR TVS swprcH BAeK.--It is probable
r. TIE Smith. will give an excursion on
August 18th, over the famous switch Back.
The same gentleman will also give an ex.
eursion to New York during the heated
term.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

oorIkox PnorKRrr slIn-The college
property, announced 10 be sold on Saturday
afternoon last was, in most instaneea, bia
Ia, the owners Feeling that the prices offered
aid not iustafy them IN selling. i.H.'|
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

EIRA-A lot Of paper Sunday In the
rear of +. L. Franks store was set on IRE
by = small boy and before II was extfn-
guished burnedthe steps and the door back
OF the building. 4 -IIsaaH
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

NKwsPAPER OHANeE. -Messrs Charles
II. Vanderford and 4. Reynolds hass pur-
chased the Old Commonwealth, published At
Harrisonburg, Virginia. MT, Vanderferd
was formerly Of the Democretie Asueeefe,
WeetmtniEter, Carroll county, Nd, and also
OF the MiddiefoWn Trsnserfpf, ....
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

FIRST or THE SKAsoN.-rhe nrst boats
through the Tide Water Canal passed the
Outlet Lock At Lapidum Thursday. The
for time, At least. l- FL. f...r|
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31
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CO N SUI NJ PTI0N

CO NSU M PTI0N
which can be cured by a
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physicians to be the most
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dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, WhOoping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up a
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause Of
the complaint.
PREPARED BY
sETP ", F0WLE 4 SONS, Boston, Mas,,
And sold by Druggists and Dealers generally
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

suNpAY PArxEs.-Mr. Howard o. Moore,
newsdeeler, has made arrangements LOT
hsvinF the Philadelphia Sunday papers on
hand and will accept our thanks for copies
.snt 10 this ONCE. 4I. af
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

TEsrs OF IRoN.-.l. Dutton Steele, ESD,
at the own Engineers Convention, at
Louisville, KY, last week, read paper on
the "Results Of Tests Of Iron In Bridgesr--
giving Interesting experiments had al
Ph9pixyille and Wilmington with the iron
manufactured for the bridges OF the vii.
mtngton and Reading aid Berks County
Railroads. $50 .. S....
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

A SrRAwBERRY FESTIVAL for the beneht
OF Epworth Sunday School will be held In
the lecture room Of Grace nj. Z. Church, on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, June
the 4th and bth
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-31

SUNDAY SCHOOL ExouRsios,-Fhs sehol,
as The Georgetown M. Il. sunday
schools will make an excursion 70 hew ssi
on Thursday, June 4th, and spend the DAY
~ aha aaa