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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22

How Determined Man and His
Plucky Wife Reward SIandercrs
and Enemies of Their Domestic
Peace-An Exciting scene Monday
Evening Oh the Concord Pike.
A sensation is flying around town, the
origin of which is a severe cowhiding
episode which occurred at the brickyard of
McOlary a. Guyer, Monday evening. George
Lewis, the superintendent OF the yard. is
the injured party. At the time the affair
occurred there was no one at the yard
except few laborers and the superutep-
dent, when buggy containing man and
woman drove up the turnpike and
stopped at the yard, the inmates aliPhting
and going directly TO the spot where Lewis
was standing.
without any unnecessary words the
man drew IL revolver and commando
Lewis to stand or he would shoot, WHERE
upon the woman drew acowhide and COM
menoed to belebor the victim numerically
over the face and neck, raising thick welts
and drawing blood several times. She kept
up the pounding until she was literally
tired out, when she and her companion
retreAted TO their vehicl" and drove of.
The victim had the alternative of taking
the thrashing or being shot, aud chose the
former
The reason for the assault was that
Lewis was charged with circulating gossip
derogn nty IN the chart c'rr Of the woman
for which She resolved 10 punish him in a
summary manner, which she did. ~ the
sequHl proves. LnUis IN brother to the
ex-Postniaster and is Is very tall man
apparently too much given to reckless
assertion The assaulting parties are
John w. Mccoy and his wife. Mccoy is
somewhat below the medium hight, but
very determined, and those acquainted
with him say that when he threatened to
shoot he meant it, and would have put the
threat into execution had the occasion
required it. McOoy is employed at tho
backyard of Coke e. Allen, on the Lancaster
pike. ...--
The whole affair was over in few
minutes, but the talk created by it will not
subside for some time. Lewis injuries
are painful and will disAgure him for some
time. 1t is rumored that the same punish
ment was visited upon another and
younger man living in the southwestern
portion of the city and also employed at
Coke a. Aliens yards, who was adjudged
guilty of the same charges, but this is
doubtless only story gotten up after the
above whipping had been accomplished.
Up to this writing no criminal proceedings
had been instituted by the victim of the
assault.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
ST UNNED IND DROWNED.
A Wilmington COlOred Man Falls
Overheard mt Philadelphia and ~
FOund in the River Three Days

A Wilmington COlOred Man Falls
Overheard mt Philadelphia and is
Found In the River Three Days
Thereafter.
On Saturday the steam packet Alice,
belonging to Bush and Warner freight
steamship lines, left the wharf at Philadel-
phia for Wilmington in the evening
Shortly after the departure it was dis
covered that John Jenkins, colore6, one
of the deck hands, was missing.
Not knowing the cause of the
absence nothing was said about the matter
when the vessel arrived here, it briug
thought that he might have been left in
Philadelphia. Tuesday, however. it W 8
found that he had not only been left but
had been drowned, as his body was dis.
covered at the wharf Il was taken in
charge by the coroner of Philadelphia
Ths theory of the drowning is that
Jenkins who has habit of going to sleep
10 almost any position when there is
nothing to do, sat down on the rail OF the
lice and commenced to dose, during
which time he lost hiR balance and fell
overheard. A shipmate had laid down Oh
the hatch in tho evening and Jenkins was
with him at the time, and this man be-
lieves that the deceased must have
taken that position, which was
customary one for him
The boat WAS lying at the wharf, there
being SPACE of yard or two between the
wharf aud the eide of the vessel 4o that il
is believed that in falling jenkins struck
his head against the wharf, thus stunning
him M that he could make no effort to
save himself This theury is borne out
by the fact that he hud mark on his head.
when found. that look. d as though it had
been caused in that wsy.
Decea' cd was about 40 years of age anc
lived with a woman in tins city though it
is not known whether be was ever really
married He was considered good aud
reliable hand by George W. Bush Il Son,
for whou he had worked many years. The
remains, after the inquest, will probably
be buried in Philadelphia.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
FIR EDERIOA.

Special Core spondence of StateJourna
FREDERICK, July 2O-Thc centennial of the
building of old Barrat's Chapel was celebrated
on the 4th inst. with an all-day meeting. Col
lections were taken up and about $500 was
realized for the repair of this old cradle of
Methodism. Built in 1880, in the stormy days
of the Revolution, when the fate of the
struggling colonies was still trembling in the
balance, it is said to be the first Methodist
church built on the Peninsula certainly the
first below Wilmington. 1t was here, accord
ing to tradition, that the triumyirate of cele-
brated divines, Wesley Asbury and Whatcoat
met and embraced each other.
This old church was once great landmark
of Methodism. Its quarterly meetings were
like camp meetings Of the present day the
people came for miles around and, the church
being unable to hold the immense throng,
hastily improvised stands were erected or
wagons utilized in the adjoining grove and
often Az many az three sermons were going
on at the same time. But now other churches
have been built and taken its membership,
its glory has departed, and 1t is mainly
hallowed for its associations and for the
country where repose the remains of the
ancestors and loved ones of the present
generation for many miles around.
The cause of the explosion which occurred
here short time ago is still n mystery. Mr..
Hall is improving and il believed to be out of
danger, except it il feared that his hands
may remain stiffcned from the severe burn
he received.
The .steeple of the M. Il. Church at this
place, which was blown down III the storm of
1873, il being rebuilt i'll a more substantial
manner.
Wheat threshing is progressing rapidly and
the yield is believed to be an average one.
This locality was visited with fine rains
during the last week and the corn crops were
never more promising than at present.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
WYOM ING.

Special q 'rrespondence Of State Journal
WYOMING, July 20.-Camden Union camp
meeting begins Tomorrow i'll charge of Rev.
A. W. Lightbourn. The prospects are that
the meetings will be both pleasant and profit
able. There will be interesting meetings to-
morrow and Thursday, but the event of the
camp will be the preaching Of Rev., G. W,
Miller, who comes down Thursday night, and
will preach at 10 o'clock Friday morning.
1t is said that Bishop c. d. Foss, of Middle
town, Conn, who presides over the Delaware
Conference (colored) on the 22d will also be
present. Among other well-known gentlemen
expected here are Bishop Bowman, ID. d. LII.
D.; Presiding Elders Martindale Matlack,
Todd and Williams Revs j. II. Caldwell, D..
d., J. L. Mowbray, George A. PhGbus, d. D.,
Gassner, Hunter, Jones, Lindale, Quigg and
Terry. 1t is expected that 200 tents will be
erected
Arrangements have been made with the
railroad to sell excursion tickets from Will
mington good during the camp for 52,40, two
thirds the usual price.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
THE NEXT WORLDS FAIR.



Appointments by the President of
Commissioners from This and other
States.
President Hayes has recently appointed
NJ commissioners and alternates to the
United States International Exhibition of
1883 certain gentlemen of tho different
states who have been recommended by
the goyernorsof the respective states. The
Delaware Rppointees are: Commissioners,
j. Psrke Postles and Alden Richard son
alternates, Cesar A Rodney and Joseph
Is. Wilson. The gentlemen named have
been notified that Il meeting of the com
mission has been called by the Secretary
of State to meet in New York city on
August 10Th
The net of Congress incorporating the
United States international Commission
for the purpose of holding a Worlds Fair
in 1883 provides that not less than
1000, 900 shall be subscribed and not
less than 10 per cent thereof paid in
before the commissioners shall do any
corporate act other than what is necessary
to then organization. There is no doubt
but the money will be raised in good time
nnd that the commission at the end of the
statutory 30 days after the subscription
bCprb ute 'pfbt', VIII US hutc w CUM
Dienco active work by selecting site,
taking steps for the erection of the
requisite buildings, and in obtaining the
cooperation of foreign nation in the ex
position.
The general impression seems to be that
the Fair will be held OIL Manhattan Island,
although several eligible sites in the
vicinity havo BEEN offered There il no
doubt sufficient space can be secured on
the Island for ali the purposes Of the exhi-
bition if proper measures are taken. If
this should be its location the rect ipts
from admission must be largely in excess
Of ,hosn of the Centennial, where the
means of access to the grounds were
entirely mad quate 10 the occasion. TIE
receipts from admissions at Philadelphia
amounted to 50, s3t, 290.99 at the exposi-
ton ut New York IN 1883 they ought not
to fal! far short of -, ono 900. Thu Com
mis4ioners too, will cideavor 10 make the
forthcoming exhibition less If a local and
more oil au international one than was
strived for by the Philadelphia Managers,
aud this. in itself, viii have u large ii flu
ence upon tho numbers who will visit it.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
SEAFORD.

Special Correspondence of State.Journal.
STAFFORD, July 2O.-7 n. m.-We are having
good rain, with the wind southwest,
accompanied by severe lightning the air is
purified, and everything looks fresh. We
have had good growing season for some
time and the prospect for crop of corn is
excellent. ...
Constable James last night alresteda negro
named Peter Nichols on the charge of break
ing into the house of Mr.. William Colbourn,
near Stafford, on Sunday night and taking
therefrom a bottle of hartshorn and some
camphor. He will be committed to George
town Jail to-day.
Rev. ]. l.. Nicholson, of this place, has
succeeded in the Methodist Protestant Church
movement in Greenwood, on u solid basis as
III evidenced by the erection of fine, COM
modiOus church, the cornerstone Of which
will be laid, with appropriate ceremonies, next
Sunday, and duly dedicated on Sunday,
August Sth and the same cause seems to be
ilOnrishing i'll Harrington, so it seems, not
withstanding your structures, to be a thing
Of beauty" and adapted to the ecclesiastic
wants Of many communities, and il growing
rapidly, the percentage of increase for the
past four years being double that of the NJ.
Il. church, as shown by the statistics of the
respective general conferences.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
Philadelphia Markets.

PEILADELrHrt, July 2l.-Flour, super, 81.
a3Oo; extra, s3.5lai.OO; Ohio and Indiana
family, $5.25a6.OO; Pennsylvania family. A.. o0a
$50; ST, Louis family, s5.50a6.O0; Minnesota
1926. ~ s''es' S''V'''
Rye flour, $425.
Wheat, No. Western red sl.11A Pennsyl.
wanna red, Silly amber SILK.
an Corn, steamer, 4sHc; Yellow sic; mixed,
496a50c.
Oats, No. 1whiie, 4sc; No. 2, ACC; No. do, 80
ai0c; No. mixed 35a36c.
Rye, T0aI5c.
Provisions, mess pork, sis. 5Oal4.OO beef hams,
S2l .50a22.OO India mess beef, 4l6.0O; bacon,
smoked shoulders, 6a616c; do. salt shoulders,
&c; smoked hams, 11al2hc; picked do, S7<a9A c.
Lard, city kettle, T4asc; loose butchers. 6Aaic;
prime steam, IN.
Butter firm creamery extra, 25a26c; do. good
to choice, 22a24c; Bradford county and New Yorl;
extra l6alsc; do. good TO choice, l4al5c Rolls
scarce Pennsylvania extra and Western reserve
extra, l5alTc.
Eggs, dull; Pennsylvania, &c; Western, lsa
131c.
Cheese, quiet; New York full cream, 9bc
Western full cream, 7aIHc; do. half skins, o.
G4c.
Petroleum, nominal refined, 9sSc.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
John Wanamaker,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Chestnut, Thirteenth, Market and Juniper.
WANAMAKER & BROWN.
HOW TO
Clothing
under Price.

If we could sell a little
more of this and a little less
of that, we could make
things come out even-the
last man that came in would
carry off the last suit; but
we can't. Out of every
stock there are a great many
sizes left when some are
gone. The best we can do
with these incomplete assort-
ments is to mark them low
enough to set a great many
people looking among them
for bargains.
This we do every day at
this time of year; and just
now we have enough of
such to stock a little store.
Besides, odd parts OF suits
get left-coats, vests and
trousers. We have a room
in which there is nothing
else. There is in that room
cheaper clothing than you
have any notion of. We call
it the Bargain-Room.
These marked down suits
and garments are of all
sorts; they may be among
the best in the store.
We force a continual clear
ance of such articles as
would only embarrass us;
and keep our stocks always
fresh and full
. 4 | .."~- y
Wanamakei- & Brown,
Oak Hall, Sixth and Market,
Philadelphia.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
An Eiopement Sensation.

For o week or more rumors have been
rife that daughter of Henry b Court
ney, of the Swift, Courtney & Beecher
Company, had eloped with Matt. Hayden,
young gardener of the Ninth ward but
it was not until lately that the affair was
given such publicity as to require some
local mention of it. The young couple,
neither of them of age, have for months
entertained tender feelings for each other,
and so markedly that at one time the irste
father forbade all communication between
the two. The daughter DID not entirely
obey this injunction, and during visit
of the father to Pottsville last week, the
couple brought matters to climax by
marriage aid fl ght On his return Sun
day evening he was xceedinely angry and
acus's Hayden of the theft of his
daughter. 1t is stated that he has offered
So, 800 for information of the couples
whereabouts though this statement has
not been corrobora,ed, M Mr.. Courtney
was not at the factory or his home this
morning, and Mt the latter place the in
mates said they did not know where he
WAS As yet the young couple has not
returned and probably will not return
without official information that thu anger
of the father has greatly subsidized
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
ENDORSED By
THE PRESS.


An alarm of fire at midnihht is a start
ling thing but not half 80 startling to many
who hear it as would be the sudden
knowledge of their own dangerous
physical condition. Thousands of thou
sands are hurrying to their graves because
they are cariessly indifferent 10 the
insldious inroads Of disease aud the means
of cure II is the mission of II. Fl.
Warner Il Co., with their Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, to arouse men to Sense of
their danger and then cure them
Memphis Appeal.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
SMY RN1.

Special Correspondence of State journal.
SMYRNA, July 2O.-The social event of the
season, and something which varied the
monotony of our staid town, was the leap year
party of last Thursday evening.
1t was n most enjoyable affair and the
ladies' deserve credit for the manner in which
they played the gallant.
The official body of the NJ. Il. Church,
thinking the Dissertation of Sunday by the
store-keepers and pleasure-seekers, had be-
come too iagrant, passed a resolution con-
demning it, and the pastor preached a SER
mon on the subject, in which he not only
arraigned tho parties alluded to, but also gave
his own congregation n good talking to on
account of the falling of Of attendance
during the hot weather.
The shower of last night has materially
cooled the atmosphere, and this morning it is
quite pleasant
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
Cypress swamp on Fire.

d lIHWHrt IHtIulrer.
A disastrous fire has been burning in
Cypress swamp, this week, which for miles
around has enveloped the country in smoke
The flames spread over II tract of timber land
7 miles long by 3 wide, the property of
Manaen Gum and John Mumford and con-
sumed, in addition to the standing trees,
about 10000 cedar rails. The rails belonged
to the heirs of Elisha Long. A large tract
of pine timber, belonging to Elisha Hudson.
was also burned, and maple thicket of IS
acres. the property of Manaen Gum was
destroyed. The loss on the last mentioned
tract is estimated at $40 per acre. A large
number of hogs and cattle were burned to
death and dwelling house and several out
buildings Were more or less damaged. The
turf for Is inches below the surface in the
burned territory is still afre.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
ssItis the Only Thing.o
PEEKsKILL, N. Y, April ID, 1880.
e. b. LAKELEY.

PEEKsKILL, N. ", april 10, 1851.
MEssRs. II. ii. WARNER IL Co.:
GENTs-My wife has been suffering for
the past five years from the results OF
premature birth, and during that time she
has been under the doctors care and treat
ment, for disease peculiar to the female
seq, and generally named as a falling of
the pomb. After thorough examination
the doctors finally concluded she had
inflammation of the bladder, and changed
their treatment accordingly, but as before
without helping her in the least. We at
last dispared of her ever being any better,
and after expanding an enormous amount
of money-gave it up. But little while
ago one of your phamplets having been
left at my house, and her symptoms being
so accurately described therein, we con-
cluded to try your Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure, and / can truly state that after five
years of faithful trial of physicians, this is
the only thing that has done her the least
good. Sincerely, G. E. WooD.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22

The old Charity Hospital in the city of New
Orleans was ORIGINALLY endowed by the State Of
Pennsylvania for the succor and relief of Pennsyl
vanians who found themselves without trends, sick
and destitute, in then very unhealthy city. 1t
has been the cause of many thousand lives being
saved, and is now mainly supported by the
revenue it receives from the Louisiana
State Lottery Company, whose large capital of
s., 100000 with its reservations, is guarantee the
promises made will be fulfilled. A dollar occa-
sionally spent for lottery ticket often enriches
those whose intent is only TO do a charitable act
For information address NJ. A. Dauphn, New
Orleans, La, or same person at No. Sl9 Broadway
New York city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22

Our exchanges come to us beautifully
laden with commendatory notices of the
wonderful cures effected in diseases of the
kidneys and liver, and especially of dropsy,
by the use of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure used in connection with
Warmers Safe Pills. We fuel sure that if
such of our friends who are suffering
from life troubles would but use these
they would be benefited.
Adams Ad0ertiser. -....-
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22

Warmers Safe Kidney and liver Cure
has reached reputation that is not
limited by the confines of section or
country. There are no injurious sub
stances nor false and temporary stimu-
lants in the preparation. 1t Is purely
vegetable AID compounded under a
formula that has passed severe tests and
won endorsements from some OF the
highest medical talent III the country
NeD York World
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
THE PROFESSIONS.
An EDITORS Escape.

OFFICE OF THE INDUSTRIAL ERA"
ALBA, Iowa, May 20. 1880
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
take great pleasure in making the fol.
lowing statements [ have been ell cited
with disease of the kidneys for the past
two years and have tried numerous reme-
dies with only partial and temporary
relief. Warmers Safe Kidney aud Liver
Cure was recommended 10 me, aid after
taking it the pain AID distress left me, and
| am to day feeling strong anh nell 1
sm perfectly satisfied thar warer's Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure IL the medicine
needed aud can cheertuliy recommen it
to others.
q. W. STAMM.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The slate roofing of the new Court
House is being put on.
The grove at Rodney street basin is
we'll patronized by private picnics.
During the storm OF Friday evening a
large maple tree in McDowellville was
struck by lightning and some of the
limbs split. 1t is seldom that lightning
strikes mable and it is said that 1t never
strikes beach.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
ST. GEORG ES.


Special Correspondence OF State Journal
ST. GEORGES, July 17.-There is a call pub
lished for a meeting of the Democrats to
organize Hancock and English campaign
club this evening.
The cattle disease has reached this town,
four having died this week. 1t is supposed
the hot weather is the cause of it, AZ those
only have died that are pastured on the roads.
There is considerable sickness in town,
more especially among the children.
Business is generally dull. The weather il
more pleasant since the rain.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
A Pastor Made Happy.

have been greatly troubled with my
kdn, VS. and liver for over twenty years,
and during that entire time was never
free from pain. My medical bills were
enormous, and visited both the Hot and
White Springs, noted for the curative
qualities of the water. l am happy to
say am now we'll man, and entirely as
the result of Warmers Safe X dney and
Liver Cure. With such glorious results,
am only too glad to testify regarding the
remedy which has made me- 10 happy.
(Rev.) P. F, HARKLEE.
Coal Run Crossing, Arkansas. .
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
snapper SIOop Upset.

Milford Newf
The little sloop Lima AcC2ary, owned
by Justus Lowery, and sailed by Capt.
Williamson, while anchored at the Red
House Landing, loaded with snappers, was
upset by the storm of Thursday noon, and
the Captain, who at the time was alone in
the cabin taking dinner, without warning
found himself in the water surrounded by
a hundred or more snappers, two or three
of which he succeeded in landing before
they disappeared. The damage to the
sloop will probably prove 1875, while the
loss in escaped snappers, 800 pounds will
amount to $75
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-22
The Texas Tick.

Tho Texas tick is described as minute
insect which descunds in immense numbers
upon cattle, causing the death of the
animal attacked in few hours. Several
farmers in this neighborhood have lately
suffered in the loss of stock killed by these
insects. Three COWS belonging to Giles
Lambsop were killed by them on Friday
night and II neighbor of his lost five COWS
from the same cause on Saturday. As
general thing the presence of the insects
has not been noticed until too late TO save
the animals attacked. This Texas tick has
infested the Ohristiana marshes at times
for years past but fortunately does not
extend it's haJitat Several years ago
Lewis Weldon, now deceased, lost great
many cattle by it on mis- meadow
near Newport. His son, Atwood, now
occupies the place, and Sawdon pas
lures many cattle near by, but,
AZ far rs heard from, the pest has not
appeared among them. Various remedies
have been tried, such as coal oil, tobacco
and poke root but in most cases the
cattle were too far gone before their con.
dition was known. Iu Que instance, a
young bull that was taken in time was
saved by the liberal use of coal oil.