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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
KENT COUNTY.

LENT COUNTY.
Duek Creek-inspee,or, Dennsy, D.. ,
;}32 Frazier, H.. 1914 Asse1sOr, Jtrman,
D. 1872; FAIRIES, X, 1873
Ksuton--lnspector, II. Il jackson, D.
23s + Blackburn, r., 1876 Assessor,
Thomas Attx. D., 236; A, H. Moore, II. j..
l55. Eight double votes were cast
Little Orssk-Iocomple returns show
the election OF : Republican assessor by $
majority,
East Dover-AVezRge Democratic
majority - --Grest rejoicing in Dover.
West Dover Democratic Inspector, II
majority Democratic Assessor, u
majority.
North Acknowledgements L. p.
Anderson, D, 2SS; J. Green, H.. 300
Assessor. W. Broadway, D, 27J L.
Cowgirl, r., 3s2
So nth Murderkiil - Insps ctor, Alex.
MINER D., 36S James II. Anderson, H. =,
III Assessor, William NJ Satertitld, d. /,
$50; Mark q Chambers, II 1871.
Milford--Ilspeeto.. Oscar Brown, Ii :,
80 majority, Assessor, John Il Mallory
h As majority.
Mispiliion-I Inspector, L. b. Harrington,
D.. 1873 majority Assessor, Jacob Graham,
D., 100 majority.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
Murder and Suicide,

AHsOclhled Press Dlaplllh.
PoTrsvILLE, Pa, oct. 6.-Charles
Matthews, heater, returned home from
his work shortly after O'Clock this morn.
ing and shot his wife. He then shot and
stabbed himaelf, dying from his wounds
in few moments. Mrs Matthews is not
expected 10 recover. Her ante norton
statement says that Matthews had fire..
quently threatened to kill her. The
couple have lived unbappily for the past
few years, owing, 1t Is said, to the wifes
ipfideity.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

A little white haired boy, only about 0
years old. the son of Samuel Mcdaniel who
lives over Eleventh street bridge, was run
over by a shifting engine Friday evening
and had both his legs so badly mangled that
the physicians found it necessary to amputate
them above the knees. He with other boys
vas hanging on the rear car of freight train
diagn by the shifter when he fell off and
under Me wheels. Drs. Bullock, Draper and
Springer performed the amputation. The
boys chances for r6cGyery are not very
promising
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

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q. g. EGNtEHAEn ~ Esl s ENl4
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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 6. 49, Frank L..
Weaver, aged 13 years, was shot and
killed this morning by his brother Henry,
aged II years, in saloon at als South
Eleventh street, where Henry was bar.
tender Deceased had stopped in to see
his brother, and while Henry was exam
lining the pistol ii was accidentally dis.
charged. Ihe ball struck Frank in the
breast and he died soon afterwards.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
ST. GEORGES.

Special Correspondence of State Journal.
ST. GEORGES Oct. 5.-The dust has been
settled once more, every person approaching
the showers last night.
d. b. Stewart lost five head of his finest
cattle within the last week the disease was
not known.
There was quite an excitement here thi.
morning over dog purported to be mad II
came through town about 10 o'clock, biting
three dogs, and went toward Delaware City,
followed by several persons. but they did moi
catch up with it. At Delaware City it Dit a
little black girl on the hand. About O'Clock
p. m. it came back to this town, biting three
were killed
A number OF persons have gone to Middle
town tonight to attend the London Circus.
To-day has been quiet for All election day
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
Personal.

il. ii. Prettyman, ex-editor of the Milford
Ne,cs, has for the past four weeks been
located in New YORK city, where he is carry
ing on the wholesale tobacco business at l27
aqd 1873 Water street. Mr.. Prettymau says
that he has given up Journalism altogether
WIS in Milford Oh Thursday, at Gen. Torbert's
funeral.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
Il SUBM4RINE YOLC1NU.
Strange sight Witnessed from The
Deck of the United States Steamer


| 'tThhSG NittIc>hGh
Deck of the United States Steamer
"Alert.''
WASHINGTON, Oit Commando
Huntingdon, of the United States steamer
Alert in report to the Navy Departm ent
| just received, sayg that W5ile on survey
ing cruise in thu pacific, south of kortslzio
| and the Bovin I-lands, on approaching
the Isler u of San Alessandro his attention
was called to strange appearance on the
water, apparently 10 mites distant. A
volume of yapor WAS rising as though
| some vessel WAS blowing OF steam. TINS
WAS followed by al appearance OF
breakers, and while some Of the uiiic 4rs
were discussing the PROBABLE cause, some
king it WAS the Slowing and preaching
of school OF whales, the question was
definitely settled by the uphtaval OF an
immense black nass.
MUD AND ASHES Thrown up.
As the ship approached the submarir Q
volcano the black massts thrown up Wee
distiL guished rs mud and ashes. The up
heavals were accompanied 10y dull reports,
like those from submarine lgines, and by
an odor OF sulphur Several days we've
spent in making the reconnaissance.
Commander Huntington says he did not
think it prudent to approach the volcano
in the Alert, but boat was lowered and
pulled within hundred yards OF it.
AN BLAND FORMING.
A reef or island is in process Of forma.
ton. Soundings were obtained in from 3
to ~ fatboms. The water was full of
ashes and mud, and some of this and one
specimen of the bottom were brought on
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
he..HibIe society.

TIE sixty-eighth annual meeting OF the
Delaware State Bible Society will be held in
| the First Presbyterian Church, this city, ON
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock and evening
1T 1880 o'clock, October eth. Addresses will
be delivered by Rev. G. W. Miller, of Grace
! Church and Rev. G. W. Dubois, d. D., Of
the Episcopal Church,st $50 p. III.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
A FATAL ACCIDENT,
The Arch of a Tile Kiln Fails and
Buries Four Men.

Associated Press Dispatch.
CHICAGO, Oct. q "A speciel dispa CHI
from Gibson, ILL.,, TO the Inter Ocean SAYS
"a terrible accident occurred here yester
day while workmen were removing the
props from the arch Of tile hilu at
Spauldipg \ Rggles,nl s tile factory. The
arch gave way, and the immense weight
OF brick and mortar fell upon and bursd
the six men at work inside
When help came ard they were taken
out all were badly used up. One man,
named Frederick Hummull, died half an
hour after being taken out, and it is
thought another, named Thomas Nelson,
cannot live The four other men were
seriously but not fatally hurt
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

AFNUtlhted FresH DIhnufch.
LONDON. Oct. Gin addition to the
pedestrians aifeaAy mentioned, Rowell,
Fegram, Howard and nobler, as having
entered tor the contest for the Ashley belt,
Blower Brown has entered and Little
wood, of Sheffield, Will probably be al
lowed to enter, Notwithstanding that the
entries formally closed on the I'd.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Special Correspondence of Every Evening.
DELAWARE Cry, Oct. "a mad dog
was in Delaware City this AFTERNOON, and
bit several dogs, aud then caught little
colored girl end bit ner on the thumb, The
doctor wanted to cut the thumb of. hut
her mother was not willing, so she must
go mad. The dog ran of toward St
Georges. lie was overtAken on the tow
path, near at. Georges and killed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
SPECIAL CONTRACTS.
The "seYbOld'' Steamboat Ca,e in
the United States Court.

The case of Anthony Rey bold VS.. the
New York Il Baltimore transportation
Company, involving claim for $3.50 600
damages, came up in the United States
Court for this district, Monday. The suit
is based upon an agreement made by the
Transportation Company not to interfere
with the Reybold line of steamers running
between Baltimore aud ports on the Ckesa-
peake. 1t is alleged by the plaintiffs that
the company has thus Interfered, causing
him injury in the sum claimed. An unu-
suai array of legal talent Is lmarshaled in
the case, Senator Bsyard Attorney
General Gray and Alexander Evans, Esq,
the latter of ElktoD, representing the de.
PENDANTS, and George II. Bates and George
q. Gordon, Esqs,, the plaintiff.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
ANNE Powers NOT Satisfied

Associated Press Dispatch
PARIs, Oct. Ga telegram received
from Vienna says the Turkish note is not
acceptable to all the Powers. The Powers
desire to maintain the European concert
and await proposals from England. A
blockade is mentioned as probable as a
measure of coercion.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
The Fortunes Off the Crescent civ,

The prosperity OF New Orleans for the rcxt
century seems 10 be gradually but surely On the
increase, with railroads running in from every
direction, and steamers and ships from all parts Of
the world, with the only port in the United States
that the Great Eastern can enter, The Charity
darkest pays of turbulent civil war, pesticnCe
devastating the population, financial depression,
and all other troubles possibly incident 10 Il com.
munity. The celebrated Louisiana State Lottery
Company has maintained the world-rruOwncd
Charity hospital at expenditure of many hundred
thousand dollars The Grand Monthly DistTibu-
ton takes place on the second Tuesday IN every
month. For further information apply To NJ. A.
Dauphin, No, 3l9 Broadway New York City, ui
same person al New Orleans, LII.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Associated Press Dispatch
New HAMBURG, N. Y, Oct. 6-An IT,
cendury fire here this morning destroy ed
several buildings, including the sheda,
barn, large warehouse and dwelling of
William Shay. The lstter's loss is $40, 600.
Other lossts are in sums from 300 and
upward. The total loss is $4,000
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Special Correspondence of Every Evening,
Dover, Oct. The negro who was
struck by Mr. Foard on last Friday evening
is doing very well. He Is not dead,
neither is he going to die from the effects
of the wound. All reports of his death
are false. The people here take very
little account of the affair. There is
nothing more to be said about it,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
imely Advice
on Fall Clothes.

You are thinking Of your
clothing for fall; wllat'it Shall
be; how and where you shall
get it.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
SUSSEX COUNTY.

SUSSEX COUNTY.
Cedar Creek - Inspector, George
Reynolds, D., 1911; W. N. Pierce, r., 80.
Assessor. Isaac Cirwithin, D., 1874; John
II. johnson, r., 319.
roadkiln-Democratic inspector, 240;
Republican inspector. 1l3; Democratic
assessor, 300; Republican assessor. 11S.
Georgetown = Inspector, Democratic
candidate. 2lS; Republican candidate,
l43. Assessor, Democratic candidate, 241
Republican candidate, 1913.
antieoke-Inspestor, Democratic can
,1iiate, 20 majority. assessor, Demo
or >tie candidate, l0l majority.
N,,rth West Fork-lnspector. !. O.
Barwict, d., 1877 Is y. Messick, r., PAS.
Assessor, W. II. Adams, D., III; ). p.
Raughey, II, 275.
Ssaford--Inspector, H. L Phhiips, D.,
2G5; E. F. Prettyman, r., l4O. Assessor,
Samuel Messick, D., 2G6; William Ellis,
r., 142.
Broad Creek-Inspector, Miles s. Holt,
D., 1867; #. II. Chapman, r., 1872.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Mr. Thomas Lewis. 62 Butler street. in
forms us that for seven years he was
afflicted with that dreadful malady, soiatica,
and being induced to try st. Jacobs OH,
found almost immediate relief therefrom,
and is now perfectly cured Cfnciaaati
Iriah Citizen
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Is a cOnstitnsion Br0kcn down Dy disrlsr, n n 4
the result OF fast living, tGr excessive Use II
Whisky, the inlldicious use of Mercury, cxpDsnr,
in miasmatic regions, sedenary habits, sGlt-flGust
or ScrUfulOus faint, Dr. TUFTS tIlle will es;urc
you TO health, more 10 be desired than gold.
In the past eight years, scores OF soaps have
come into the mark and being worthless hayp
died natural death. Dohblns Electric sOse
lmade by Cragln x Co.. Pna } old and reliable.
leads the van. Try it..
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

It isn't as if you were go
ing to a strange place. The
chances are you've been here
before, and know something
of our ways. Perhaps your
neighbor has been here; and
has told you it was a good
place to 60 to. Perhaps
you've only read that we
sell a good many clothes,
and say to people who buy
them: Bring them back if
you don't find them every
way to your liking.
Now this is really why We
arc not strangers to any
body: because we deal with
everybody as with q neigh
Dor; and expect him to come
right back if he has cause Of
complaint,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

The markets this morning were quite brisk in
general. Grapes, pears and apples abound and arr,
almost irresistible. Chestnuts have been brought
TO the front Ia large amounts ana have fallen three
cents per quart since last Saturday. The fish
market is beginning To receive more callers and
business il brisking up. Arthur puNe had at his
stand this morning II flying fish, which was
regarded with great curiosity.
Mr. Nathan l.. Janhey, wh0usat ana retail
commission dealer &c. 3O3 King str,r cUrnctl
the following quotations in his line vi Hrrcimn-
disc, while the meat and fish markets M, r,vsed
by dealers in that line along The market:
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

'Malt Bitters" are hran, Nerve, and Blood
food. peculiarly adapted to- and warmly recon-
mended by, our druggists and physicians for
General Debility, Mental and Physical Exhaustion,
Hysteria, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Emacla-
ton, and DrOpsy.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

PER BARREL. Prime yellow meal G0c
/ Patent flour, $7.25aI.I5 OoArst g oil,
! On Fam Flour 81 25ao sol PR TON
/ Superiine 90 81 25a5.hU torn shorts. o.. .fl3LM
! PER BUsHEL Best middlings 24.tNl
I Amber, wheat prime Common " % IN
to choice. ........ 81 90 Best chip stuff. 20.Ol
/ Yellow corn ,.,... 55cl Bran .......,., IS ON
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
COME AND SEE us.

Come and see US, or drop
us a line, saying what you
want, as near as you can. Ii
you arc here, you can see for
yourself L great variety OF
things, Try on what you like,
and 60 home with the old
clothes in 4 bundle. That is
very easy; and nothing can
be more satisfactory.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

The mystery has been soved at last;
Our teeth no longer need decay,
All troubles of the mouth are past,
By SOZOD0NT they're swept away;
And yOung and old may smile secure
With lips and teeth so bright aud pure,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

PHILADELPHlA, Oct. 4.-Cattle are active
receipts 300; sales of prime at S. 62&a5. 81 y
good, s4s74as. so, medium, s4.25a4 70 common,
fS.15a4 H. and mixed at S2.5Oa3.5r per 100 III.
Sheep in fair demand; receipts 10000; sales OF
prime at 5'sa5Lc; good at 44aa5c.; medium.
4Aa4kc; common, DC, and culls SIC. per ~.
stock Ewes Sl.75aS25. Hogs active; receipts
$500; sales Of extra at 71lasAic.i and mixed at
IAa7&c per h.
CHICAGO Oct 4.-H1gs-R ceipts II ono, and
shipments 5000 marKet easier but not quOiahy
lower common TO choice mixed AT 81 5Oa4 90;
light, VI SOa5 On; choice heavy, S. lUl5 80 Cattle
Receipts, 3,5 o. shipments. 1,5UO; market mac
tive and weak common to fair shipping ut S.75l
100 good TO choice, 81 G0a5. % heavy exports
dun; Western natives and half-breeds, S3OOas.G5
TtNaus, s29OaS,l0; butchers, 50 SO,l3 o stockrrs
and feeders, s2.40a3 80. Sheep Rcceips, 4Ou;
market firm and steady; fair 10 good, "A 6Ol4126
common to medium, s3.5la3.75.
BALTIMORE. Oct. 4.-best beeyes at S5.lDa5 81
that generally rated first quality S4.OOa5.l2
medium or good fail quality Sj.OOa3.7a; ordinary
thin steers, oxen and cows, g. l5a2 81. SWINE
Hogs, sow and stays at fkaIC, and the bttt, r
grades Al IAaIJgc, with extra at IAsc per ID net.
Sheep and lamhs-Sheep Mt ~ a5r lambs. 4a5 NC
per h. gross. Stock sheep at ] 5Ua32 % per head
Wpthprs Alsa1 t5Cp pr In
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Quotations at the Branoywine Mills for Flour and
Grain-Corrected daily
HreadstnfS>.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Republican majority .......,......,.. I18
In the Ninth ward the returns an first
reported showed II majority of for Zlba
Ferris, the Republican candidate, but the
vote of an alleged convict was thrown out,
making tie, and the Democratic inspector
then gave the casting vote for Jesse U.
johnson.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
RLkTOR.


Special Correspondence of STATE journal
EiRros, Oct. 1.-The crazy man arrested
on Sunday near Bell Hill has been released
from jail He recovered somewhat and no
one coming forward to claim him Sheriff
Logan let him go. on promise that he would
leave town, but did not return him the large
carving knife in his possession when captured.
Court closed on Wednesday, Mrs. Pritchett
ana Mrs. Downham, indicted for keeping dis
orderly houses near town, We're convicted and
sentenced to pay IS fine and costs and stand
committed until the bill is settled. As they
haven't the money and can't raise il, they
must linger in durance vile for thirty DAYS
The witnesses alone in these cases cost the
county about 800, which, with other ex-
pcnses. will foot up handsomely. This sug-
gests that disorderly houses are expensive
institutions. -"-.
The Democrats Of the Fourth district will
rally at Cowantown tomorrow evening" and
Judging from previous meetings there, II large
number will be present. Among the speakers
announced is United States Senator Groome
There Is sad lack of enthusiasm among both
Democrats and Republicans in Elkton. The
Democratic club is reported oil ON Il fishing
expedition.
John Atkinson fell from load of hay on
Wednesday and was painfully injured.
DIR. Mackalls horse frightened at the depot
yesterday and after overturning the carriage
to which he was attached and dragging it at
mad pace through the street, struck out on
the home-stretch and was stopped at the west
end of town.
ELKToN, Oct. 4.-Rcv. Alfred II. Scott of
Wilmington, occupied the pulpit of the NJ. Il.
Church, yesterday
The Democratic meeting at Cowantown on
Saturday evening, was grand affair. The
Hancock and English clubs of New London
and kimblcville, Pa, were present in uniform
and carrying torches and were accompanied
by the Kimbloyill0 Band, Stirring and
patriotic addresses We're delivered by
Senator droOme, Daniel Bratton. Jr.,
ESD, l.. NJ. johnson ESQ.,, Thomas
Jefferson Scott. of COwantown, and the
president of one OF the Pennsylvania clubs.
About 600 persons We're present. After the
meeting sweet cider flowed freely. A promi-
neat Republican of the nelghborhood stood at
the spigOt aud invited all who were thirsty to
come and drink. Neither Democrats nor
Republicans We're backward about accepting
the invitation.
Primary meetings were held in the districts
of the county last saturday by the Democratic
voters, to send delegates to a County Cpnven-
ton, to be held to-day, to select delegates to
tho Congressional Convention, which meets
in Havre de Grace, on Wednesday. to nomj-
nate u candidate Ill place Of Dir. Shaw, re-
signed
Those ominous figures, 800, have appeared
III Elkton on the pavements, fences, and
buildings, Who it was that used the chalk
no one knows, but the same person evidently
did all the marking.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

But suppose you don't
come. How are we going
to sell you just what you
want 10 buy without your
seeing things beforehand
Try; write; say about how
much you want to pay for a
business suit, dress suit, over
coat or whatever you want
say what your occupation is;
say anything that has any
bearing on what we ought to
send you, 1t will not take
US two minutes to guess
what you want if we don t
guess right that's our loss,
not yours,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-08-28

Dupont 4 Co. have powder
magazine in st. Bernard parish, and
the st. Bernard Eagle screams a
horrid scream a column long on the
dangers of an explosion, that in the
wink of an eye would send the
Eagle and u large part of the parish
to kingdom come" This powder
magazine should be located, in the
city of New Orleans, in order that
we might have all the bad things in
the State together, and might have
the pleasure of mourning the loss
of all of them by providential ex-
plosion of Dupont's powder.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-08-28

bred crimes go unpublished. The
government of the city is apparently
as useless and worthless rs it is en-
pensive AID burdensome. The Adj
ministrators are off on leave OF
absence, or holding executive
sessions" to which citizen and tax
payer alike are denied access. Peo-
pie are sowing to the wind who will
reap a whirlwind. The last RENE
dies of q miegoverned people, plum
dered alike by officials and hood
lums, are the rope and lamp-post.
They are sometimes wonderful aids
to civilization and progress. Their
settlement of such troubles rs affiict
New Orleans is final and decisive.
Let evil-doers take heed, for the
day of Judgment is at hand.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-08-28

ii is sad to read the LANES 81
prominent Office holders in New
Orleans who have declared their de-
termination to go ont of politics
with the expiration of their present
term of Office, on account of the
wear and tear Incl lent to official
life. Of course, in all these cases,
the people regret the loss of valua-
ble public servants-on paper. 1t
is great privilege the public Off
Ger enjoys. When he can no longer
get votes enough to elect him, he
can retire from politics. This is a
free country.