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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Work for the Coroner.

HE GOES DOWN THE STATE TO HOLD ONE INQUEST
AND IL DETAINED FOB TnREE-JURIrs SIT AT
TOWNSEND, CLAYTON AND KInKwooD.
from Saturdays Commercial
| On Friday morning, a. has already been
stated, Coroner Groves went down to Townsend
to hold an inquest over the body Of the tramp
who was murdered near that place by Pat
Ahearn, tile evening previous. The inquest
developed some further facts than those priuted
yesterday, to the effect that the killing did not
take place at the time OF tho wordy war between
the Senior Ahearn and the tramp, but later in
the evening. After the labor Of the day was con-
cluded, Patrick Ahearn and another laborer with
linn, Frank M1ibelle, started from Blackbud in
pursuit OF the tramp, and overtaking him near
Townsend began the assault with stones with
the result already known. The assault seemed
from the evidence unprovoked. The name Of
the tramp was unknown, and he was buried at
tlie expense OF the county. The verdict OF the
jury WAS that "The unknown man came to his
death by blows at the hands of Patrick Ahearn
and his aooomplico Frank Maibells"
They are both In Jail at New Castle.
WILMINGTON coLoHED MAN FATALLY SHOT AT
MIDDLETowN.
On Thursday night colored man nomed vii =
liam Ferguson, said to reside in this city, was
fatally shot in . saloon at Middletown which is
kept by white man named Whitlock. The
place is famlar]y known rs "Our House," is
said to be unlicensed, hnd is kept open in dis
regard of the plain mandates OF tho law, although
numerous complaints have been made against
it.
Ferguson, with some Of his friends were in
the saloon on the night stated, drinking freely
from three pints OF whiskey which they had
there bought. As \ result some OF them became
noisy and disorderly under the influence of tho
liquor, aud danced about the room. This the
proprietor ordered to cease, when he alleges
Ferguson profanely abused him, and he directed
his son John to shoot, which he did, the ball
lodging in the lower part of Ferguson's stomach
Yesterday afternoon, it WAS concluded to remove
tho wounded man to the Almshouse, and for
this purpose he was put on the afternoon train
north on the Delaware Il. r., but died before
reaching kirkwood, and his body was put of at
that station.
Coroner Groves WAS notified, and proceeding
to Nlddletown he summoned jury, who came
on up to Kirkwood, this morning, to hold all in
quest.
ANOTHER TRAMP KILLED.
A tramp name unknown, was fatally wounded
at Brenford station, Delaware Il. r., last night
having been crushed between the cars, and died
ali hour or SO Afterwards at Clayton. One OF the
peach trains was stalking out cars to be run
in upon the connection at that place, and as
they were backed up together, the tramp, who it
is supposed WAS stealing ride, was caught be-
tween the bumpers He was put upon the train
and brought up az far ~ Clayton, where he was
put or into the freight house and there died
soon after the train left. Tho Coroner will hold
all in0uest,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
Terrible Fail.

A MAN PREcIPIrATED SIXTY FEET FROM THE TOP
OF A DERRICK AND ESCAPES WITHOUT BROKEN
BONES.
On Saturday last, James Kelley, machinist
residing at No. 23l Walnut street, this city, met
with a narrow escape from instant death at Wy
oming, on tho Delaware H. II. He was en-
nloyed in setting mp the machinery in the new
dryery Of Marsh Il Brown at that place, and at
the time Of his Tlishsp WAS at the top OF der
rick. some sixty feet high, at work upon the
smokestsck. The derrick overtufning he was
borne downwards by it until within about TWEEN
ty.fve feet of the earth, when lie jumped and
landed full upon his feet, thus probably saving
his life.
By the fall no bones were broken, but Mr..
Keliey's whole frame was badly shaken and
strained by the shock, and ho was picked up in
an unconscious condition. As the afternoon
train north was passing he was put upon it and
broughtto his home, where he is now lying quite
sore bnt otherwise tolerGbly comfortable. He
talks but little on account Of the pain it gives
him. DIR. Snitoher is attending him, and hope.
to be able to bring him safely through his in
jnries
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

srABBINa AFrRAY AT MIDDLETowS--AN INSANE
FREAK AT ODESSA.

FREAK AT ODESSA.
The Middletown Transcript gives some un
published items concerning the conduct of the
tramps in that neighborhood. On Tuesday Wes
10y Pom, Of Williamstown, N. j., was stabbed
BY tramping companion named Road The lat
ter got under the influence of liquor and, with
out cause, sgitated quarrel with Penn, and
when he responded to something said, Reed
pulled large dirk and stabbed him in the groin,
Aevering small artery, and causing much pain
Penn lost considerable quantity Of blood, and
Delng consumptlve, was quite exhausted. Reed
was arrested, and the knife, among other things,
was found on his person partly covered with
blood He was given hearing and sent to Now
Castle on Wednesday afternoon. A. q. Cox
cared for the wounded man until he was able To
Hospital.
The residence of Il. w. Cochran, near Odes-
sa, had narrow escape from total destruc-
ton early on Tuesday morning last. An old and
insane German named Henry Mnkle, who had
been roaming around Middletown for the past
!ew days IN q ragged and destitute condition.
found hin way Into the house OF Mr. Cochran by
kitchen door that was loft open for some pnr-
pose. Az soon as he was in DOORS it is supposed
no built fire on the stove, ping Oh it clothing,
knives and other kitchen utensils, large sticks
Of wood, &c. AT about half-past o'clock, Mrs.
Cochran awoke and discovered smoke in the
house, and going into an adjoining room, which
is over the Kitchen found the floor 10 warm that
she could hardly stand upon it. An alarm was
quickly made OF fire, and on going to the kitch-
en-, Mr.. Cochran found the stove completely
covered with flames and the house full of smoke,
while ,the iold German was lying on the floor
asleep. As soon as awakened, Minkle ran from
the house. but after patient search he was found
in Mr.. +. Pennington's peach shed, apd brought
to town and lodged in the cells. Squire Walker
committed him to New Castle on a charge Of
vagrancy, and he was " "berthed" on Tuesday
afternoon.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
Slain with n stone.
TRAMP WHO HAD REylLED SOME RAILROAD EN-
PLoYEEs KILLED NEAR BLAcKBIRD.

A TRAMP WHO HAD REvIlED soAE RAILROAD EN-
PLoYEEs KILLED NEAR BLAcKBIRD.
The morning train North on the Delaware
Railroad, Friday, brought as prisoners 70 New
Castle young man named Pat ahesrn, and
tramp, name unknown. The former was
charged with murder; the latter was held as
witness in behalf CT the State.
The circumstances OF the alleged murder are
thus related On Thursday, while section men
employed by the Delaware Il. II. were at work
near Blackbrd under the charge Of Dennis
Ahearn, father OF the prisoner, they were ap-
preached by two tramps, who after passing be-
gan to abuse the workmen, taunting them about
their religion, (Catholic) coupling their jeers
with oaths and abusive epithets. Yonng Ahearn,
who is about q years of age, picked up some
stones and began to pet the tramps. who were
several yards away, with them. The two first
thrown missed their mark but the third struck
one OF the tramps in vital spot and killed him
almost instantly.
Intelligence of the killing having been re-
ceived at Townsend, MIR. Townsend, son OF the
hotel-keeper at that place, who we relieve is Il
State officer, went down to the scene Of the
homicide and placed both Ahearn and the sur
viving tramp in custody, keeping them over night
and conveying them to New Castle, this morn
ing. Coroner Groves went down to Townsend,
this morning, to hold an iuuuest.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

The soldiers Of Indiana are to hold their first
reunion since the war at Camp Morton, Indianap-
oils, Oct. II and l5 The published programme
announces that the first day will be devoted to
social enjoyment at the regmental head-q quar-
tors, each regiment being left free to determine
how this shall be conducted II speakers are
wanted they will select them for themselves.
The second day the soldiers will parade by regi-
ments and batteries, carrying their old colors,
and passing in review before President Grant
and Gems. shermsn. Sheridan, and other dis
tinguished officers who have been invited to be
present the wounded OF each regiment having
the post OF honor. An address OF welcome
will then be made by Gov. Morton, who will
be responded to on behalf Of the soldiers OF
Indians and the,,vsitors from abroad, after which
an organization will be effected to secure the
erection OF monument to the deceased Union
soldiers Of Indiana.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

The Rome, (Gs.) Courier represents Alexan-
der II. Stephens IS holding views of finance
agreeing with those of Pendleton and Gov. Al
len. Tho same paper says that Mr.. Stephens
will not be candidate for Governor Of Georgia
authorized to state upon the authority OF that
distinguished gentleman. Mr.. Stephens is
perfectly satisfied TO leave the field open
to younger men. and has no donbt that tho
Democratic Party will place in nomination the
right man when tho time for action comes. The
gentle men with pltchforks in their hands and
hayHeed III their hair need not fear Mr.. Stephens
in the Gubernatorsl race. II they can win the
support Of the Grangers, they are at perfect lib
erty to visit all the srangers III the State without
fear or niolestation, as far rs the Sage OF lib
erty Hall is concerned"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

THO soinyiIs are not meant for criticism.
They are preached for better aud higher ends.
They are not intended to crafty itching ears,
nor philosophers, nor self-constituted censors
Yet many man sits year after year hungeripg
and thirsting for what he seldom or never gets
from the very minister who thinks all the while
that he is satisfying the most intelligent listener.
The preacher "nhoots over the heads' of most
OF his flock, and misses his aim just when he
thought it the surest. At this age mems heads
arc far more readily satisfied than their hearts.
They come to and go from the sanctuary where
their intellectuar' and =" brilliant" friend and
pastor breaches, ut last sit down in the shadows
OF their old age, and A" CONFESS to = craving Of
many years for warmer, q more sympathetic
manner" Of preaching the gospel OF "law and
love-" These are the men who will most heart.
lily welcome the coming revival Of wsrm.hesrted
earnestness in the pulpit Christian Hteli
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
gen. LOnHstrcct's Fidelity To Princi-
pie.

In brief reference to General Longstreets
political position the Richmond, (ya., } Enquire,
throws out intima ton very honorable to MIN,
that We do not remember having seen alluded
to by any other Southern journals. It says
"Houchirg this same reconstruction record,
General Longstreet has been sadly misunder-
stood He joined q number OF other Confed-
crate Generals in an early movement in the
way OF reconciliation and All oblivion Of all past
difficulties. The movement proved unpopular
and tho other Generals withdrew. General
Lopgstreet thought it is was right and went
ahead, and after while he was forced BY o.
tracism into the Republican Party. This is the
head aud front OF his offending
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
Tho Oxford Medical society.

On Wednesday, the Oxford Medical Society
held its annual session at the residence Of DR..
Jno. McClurg, in West Chetser. Lancaster
county was represented by Drs. Deever, Dane
and Zell Cecil county, Nd, sent Drs. Miner
and Evans while Delaware county was
represented by Dr. Darlington and Whining
ton, by DR.. Booth, Dr. W. o. Stephens, vice
President, presided. DR.. Deever. OF Lancaster
county reported very interesting case Of in
vaginated bowels, he having pathological speci-
men with him. Quite number OF other cases
equally interesting wero reported and
discussed. DR.. McCurg presented sew
eral cases which after being duly examined
the meeting adjourned for dinner, after which
Prof. Gross, of Philadelphia. delivered highly
entertaining eItamporAneous lecture on the sub
iect of Blood Letting ~ Z Lost Art"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

Information has been received in New York
that the new steamer CITY OF Peking, Of the pa
ciic Mail line, was badly strained on her ont.
ward voyage from New York to San Francisco,
loading. railroad iron being placed in the on5s
OF the ship and coal in the centre, go that "A the
latter WAS consumed the ends Of the shin
dropped, or in nautical phrase she became
"hogged, many rivets starting from their placer,
A dispatch from San Francisco says the repairs
Of additional iron beams, it IL estimated will co.i
$500, ,OO0. "' WEI
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

The remains Of three ex-Presidents rest In
Tennessee, Andrew Jackson, James X. Polk and
Andrew johnson. Five, Washington, Jefferson,
Madison, Monroe and Tyler, repose in Virginia.
Two, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, in
Massachusetts. Two, Van Buren and Fillmore,
in Now York; William Henry Harrison, in Ohio
Zachary Taylor, in Kentucky; Pierce, in New
Hampshire; Buchanan, in Pennsylvania, and
Abraham Lincoln, in Illinois. In all We have
had eighteen Presidents, filing twenty-five
Presidential terms Of four years each, Of WHOM
only the present incumbent survives.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
The Refrigerator Experiment..

GIcKER's BUILDING ABOUT ocNPiErfp-THE ICE
IN AND THE PEACHES 70 DE STORED IN a DAY OR
TWO.
o. L. Riker's rerrigerating house at Middle
town ia about completed, portion OF the ice is
already in, and the cooling drafts have been
set in motion. The building has been
substantially erected, with Wow to perinanency,
and We understand that when the peaches arc
removed tropical fruits will take their place
1t is stated that between one and two thousand
tons OF ice will be required to
keep up the uniform temperature Of 33 degrees,
and we understand that the necessary quantity
has been procured down East. Pusey & Rice,
OF this city, have, however, supplied them with
fifty TONS and have twenty toms yet to deliver.
The storing of the fruit will be commenced in u
daY or two, We undorstanN.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

OPERATIONS SusrESpKp.-In no branch OF in.
dustry, probably, has business been more dull
than with the manufacturers OF machinsis'
tools. On Friday. L. Il A. Belts, Of this city,
suspended operations entirely in their extensive
duced time, since the Panic, but tho allow revival
Of demand for tools and castings has obliged
them to close entirely. Most OF their workmen
secure positions elsewhere, and It ia To be hoped
that none will be long out Of employment
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

TIE KEsSEy CAsE.-The committee appointed
to investigate the rumors sgainst Rev. Z. I.
Kenney will meet At Sloan II. L. church, on
Tuesday, August 81. Mrs. VAnMeeter has been
notified of the Meeting.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

No QUARTER FOR TRAMps AT MIpDLKrows.-
The Board OF Town Commissioners of Middle
town have posted notices through the streets
warning tramps from remaining in the town mn
der penalty OF arrest and Imprisonment. This
step has became necessary, the Transcript says,
30 many OF them refuse to work.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

LARGE SHIPMENT OF SPIcEs.-Messrs. C. J.
Fell i Bro. shipped from Philadelphia, on Sat
nrday, by the Savannah steamer, ten tons OF
spices and other goods In their line.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26
MiscegenatiOn at Baltimore.
AN ATTRACTIVE ENGLISH GIRL WITH AN AFRICAN
HUSBAND.

HUSBAND.
A case of miscegenation was brought to light in
Baltimore, last night, by young white woman
throwing herself in the hands Of the police for
protection. Tho American says that it WAS de-
veloped that the young lady was tho wife of q
colored man who is at present engaged at Ssrato-
"a Springs. She married him but short time ago,
in England, and then came to this country, here,
meeting with reverses in fortune, their circum.
stances were considerably reduced. He ia said
to be an intelligent person, of about twenty-five
years, and OF pleasing appearance. She IL q very
attractive and bright looking girl, small in stat.
ure, aud extremely well dressed and iady.like in
her manners. They both reside in Baltimore.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-08-26

Such noble, healthy, intelligent and discreet
women You can but say the men who selected
them had intelligence, means and al open and
large field for choice. They must have been
profound in the science Of courtship. The ar
ray Of beauty and comeliness displayed by the
young ladies', the cream Of society, is ali attrac-
tion in which Atlantic City is in no measure be-
hind hel sister resorts
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-08-13
TRAVEL TO THE PARK.

The number of visitors to the National
Park so far this season has been quite
small, which may be attributed to the
Indian troubles on the Yellowstone.
There seems to he mistaken idea among
those not familiar with the country in re-
gard to the location of our late Indian
difficulties. They have all occurred quite
distant from the road leading to the Park,
and except for short distance, one going
to the Park travels in an opposite dir
ection to the Indian country. Two
or three expresses have been running
over the road during the summer, the
large number of settlers on Upper Vel
lowstone, and hunters, trappers and pros
pectors, have been going to and fro daily,
and have not been molcsted nor made
afraid. We have no henticinfOrmatlon
that hoeti!c Indian has been seen above
the conyon this season.
We passed over the Park road two
weeks since and found the thrifty settlers
on the route quietly pursuing their wontcd
occupations, without any fear of Indians.
At Sprague's, sixteen miles from BozeEan
it was reported that an Indian had been
seen in the vicinity, but no signs could be
discovered.
The number Of visitors to the Park this
season, it was expected, would be large,
and it would have been but for the Indian
excitement. We know of several large
parties in the East and in the Territory
who had made arrangements for making
the trip, abandoning the idea in conse
quence of supposed danger of hostile In
dians. But it is not yet too late to make
the "Grand Rounds" In fact. from
now until cold weather sets in is the best
time. The flies and mosquitoes will have
disappeared, and the weather will be more
pleasant.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-08-13
Crops in Indiana and Illinois.

ut never rains but it pours" is an adage
that seems to be literally fulfilled in llli-
nois and Indiana this season. Reports
from all quarters in those States speak OF
the terrible destruction to crops from the
incessant deluges of rain. Southeast Mis-
souri, is also suffering from the same Ca
lamity. The river at St. Louis rose four
feet in twcnty-four hours. The low lands
are all flooded and reports represent the
damage done to the crops as incalculable.
Miles of railroad have been swept away
in Illinois and Indiana. and many of the
roads in eastern Missouri have been seri-
ously damaged.
AT LaSalle, Illinois, the stage Of water
lis higher for this time of tho year than il
has been since 1868. The general calamity
seems to have extended north and west
ward, and advices from Sparts; Wlscon'
sin, speak of the small grain haying been
damaged by the storms of wird and hal
in that locality. Amid all this wide
spread destruction, we have reason to con
gratuiate ourselves that the corn crop in
Western Missouri never looked better
than it does at present, and that even in
the grasshopper district, there is fail
prospect of a cIop.-[St. Joe herald.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-08-13

On Monday last Mr.. Chas d. Hard sold
to Mr.. II. r. Baker, the thoroughbred
stallion colt "Sun Dance" for 81 800.
From the Independent, August II.
A party intending to make tour Of the
Yellowstone wonders yesterday changed
their minds, and have concluded to take
4 trip to Flat Head Lake.
The work on the Utah Northern, the
INDEPENDENT is advised by dispatch
from Franklin. is progressing rapidly.
This is good news for Montana.
John How intends erecting silver mill
near Munroe Dunks, on Boulder.
The steamer Meade lef: Bismarck for
Benton on the 9th of July. and 1t was ex.
pected she would reach the latter place
on the 10th inst.
The Supreme Court met here yesterday
at u O'Clock, Judge Wade and Knowles
present, Judge Servis absent. The dock.
ct OF the First judicial District was called
and the cases assigned. Henry n. Blake,
reporter, was removed and Cornelius
Hedges appointed In his stead and the
Court adjourned until this morning. The
session will probably continue eight or ten
days.
The bids for building the new Black.
feet Agency, on Birch creek, ranged from
$33 600 to $40, 900.
Two thousand dollars worth OF ship
ping ore was taken from the Rumley lode
lin two days, only four miners working in
tho mine.
Superintendent Mcyendorf has awarded
1.-The contract for the masonry work OF thu
IU. s. Assay Office to Mcssrs. Steele 4
Tasker for $12, 40, that being the loves
Ibid. Work will commence at ONE.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-08-13

From the following letter it would sp,
pear that Delegate Maginnis has gwen
the subject of improving the Upper Mis-
sour river some attention. How about
the Yellowstone! While we recognize
the importance of improving the Upper
Missouri, 1t is by no means . greater pub
lie necessity than the improvement Of the
Yello wstone. A between the two. the
fact cannot he denied that the inland
commerce of the Territory would be benc
fitted TO greater extent by improving the
Yellowstone than the Upper Missouri.
But we regard the improvement of both
as of great importance to the Territory,
and as matter of justice to our people
Congress should make an ample appro.
priation for the purpose.
We will! not accuse our Delegate Of
sectional favoritism in this matter, but he
has certainly shown great Inconsistency
The burden of his speech at this place
when he was making the canvass as can
dida,e for Delegate, was the improvement
Of the Yellowstone, and he promised, II
elected, to use all his efforts to that end.
Have you done SO, Mr.. Maginnis!
OFFICE or THE CHIEF or ENGINEERs, /
WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 2Sth, 1873 {
Hon. MARTIN MAaINN1s. HELENA, NJ. T.
DEAR SIR: Your letter of March 22d
relative to the necessity and importance o
improving the Upper Missouri River, wa
forwarded to Major G. II, Suter, in charge
of the Improvement of the Lower Missouri
His report, with an estimate of the cost o
carrying on the work for one year, ha
lbeen received and will be transmitted Il
Congress in the next annual report from
this Office,
The usual annual estimates, which b.
law are transmitted TO the Secretary Of tn
Treasury, embrace only those for work
which have been heretofore appropriated
for by Congress, or which are authorized
by special enactment.
Very Respectfully,
Your obi. Serv't,
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Brig. Gen'l and Chief Of Engineers.