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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
DANGEROUS DRUGS.
A Suicide and an Accidental Death
From I.audanuI.1 and yI0rpIia.


A case Of suicide from hope deferred
come from Atlantic City in the death of
George w. Hacker, young man belong
ing in Philadelphia, but until recently EN-.
ployed by the Edge Moor Iron Company.
The circumstances .un over the space Of
six months, at the beginning of which
time he married young woman, who de-
serted him at the end of three months
wherenpon the young man, who was shout
20 Years of age, returned TO Philadelphia.
Here he fell in love with another young
woman, but notwithstanding his first
wife would not abide with him, she and
her relatives irterposed TO prevent him
from carrying out his wishes and marry
ing his second love. This caused him to
become Respondent and he attempted his
life in Philadelphia last Thursday but was
foiled. He went then to Atlantic City
wilt re ne succeeded in effectine his
destruction by the use of laudanum Tues
day morning. Deceased resided in this
section only while working ut Edge Moor
Eat an early hour Tuesday morning
William Revier of Philadelphia. who was
Temporarily hosrdirg with Mrs Keept,
ut Eighth and West streets, died from thu
Effects of an over!use of murphih.
Deceased wns in he morocco business in
Phlladeiphia and had, then, fore, frequent
nrrnsor 10 came TO this city. He had
been afflicted of late with equity pains
which kept him from sleep, Tor which rest
he had frequently 10 resort to morphia.
On Saturday night it is said he took 10
grains, when he went to sleep aud
Alumbaryd on until his vile became
alarmed and summoned physicians, wher
il was found that he bad overdosed him
self, not with any intention of suicide, but
in his engerness for sleep. He did not
die al once, but the effect of the drug was
more than his weakened system could
stand, and, after lingering for two days,
he expired in spite OF the best medical
treatment, leaving wife aud Child.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
THAT MT. CUBA SENSATION.
What Georgc Isns 10 say About IL
nOyy-The Girl Still at Home


William 4. George, the man who was
no badly beaten by the Wilson's at Mt.
Cuba, because of his connection with the
attempted clopement OF Jennie Wilson
and Leaf was in town thiH week
and mentioned tn JOURNAL
rero ter that he had, only a fow
minute before been offered $500 cash to
amicabiy settle his case against his asseil-
ants, but he refused, aud didn't think
81 900 would have any weight with him to
make him withdraw bis suit
In the course OF his talk he spoke of tho
ingratitude of Miss Jennie, who, he said
got him into all this trouble She planned
the clopenent and Insisted on its being
carried out, though both George and Leaf
advised her against it, wishing her to frat
consult her parents. Now, though II legal
decision has been rendered, giving her the
right to 90 where she pleases, hhe remains
at home, and, George Gays, in not allowed
to gel OUT of the sight Of some Of her
relatives.
Leaf IL still boarding hero in town.
Altogether the case is one Of the worst
mixed up instances Of the rough course of
true love that Las yet beeu brought to the
surface Of eveuts. George mentioned also
that lie had Leard that one of
Jennies relatives threatened to kill her if
she should ever marry Ltsf, and Ahe
replied that she w1pld If she ever got hn
chance. This is Dlere heresay, but the
funny part Of the business is WHY these
two peculiar people don't get married il
they wart 10.
George says his head still hurts him, in
eoust quence of tbe blow received fspm
Wilson'S stick, aud he supposes il viii
continue to hurt him TO thu end of nis
aor,nl existence He has only bsep able
to perform two or three days work stree
tho assault vas committed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
DOTER.


s Ttcial Correspondence Of state Journal,
DOVER, August 9.--Last week the tug Water
Witch assembled Jones' creek to the new
wharf, arousing the Rip Van Wrinkles from
their long slumber. One of the crew said
they encountered fewer difficulties than they
looked for on the trip up. Captain Draper
has taken the tug to Wilmington to have the
painting finished and the boat inspected.
After this has been done the Wafer Witch
will return to Dover, and be used to tow
schooners out to the bay on their way to
Philadelphia.
1t now takes about two hours to run from
Dover to the Bay, but Captain Draper says
"Give me $40, 900 and | will put the mouth
of the creek within one hour of Dover"
Surely the merchants and farmers should ex-
hibit enterprise enough to help the Captain
out.
The canneries and dryers are in full blast,
giving employment to one thousand men,
women and children.
Among the pleasure seekers bay parties,
picnicks and trips to the hills to the north, are
in vogue. Many of the visitors who have
been helping enjoy the summer holidays are
leaving for work at home.
DIR. Tanner had two disciples in this town.
Ayoung member of the bar And chum of his
in the dental profession thought they would
fast. They ate nothing from IL M. one day
till IL the next, when they found, so the boys
said that board went on and they went tc
dinner.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

BALTtaoHE August lO.-The quotations to-day
are a- follows:
FLouR.-HOward street super, s2.i5a3,5O do
ezra So I5ai.75; do family, Sjn5.I5; Western
SUPER Salons 80; do extra, sjI5ai,I5; do family,
S5GSJIa; City ldills super, S2.Iba3.5D; do tow
aud mcltnm extra, '.Isa4 do RIO brands extra,
So 75l5 81; spring wheat family, s5.25hrG; Paapsco
family, 1856; do extra, sos Z. Eiseninayer's
family, s6.i5; Ficken's BrdgewAter patent family
50 So Chesapeake eXtra,Si45; Fickirn's Belmont
family. 1886; Golberi : excelsior Graham, ss.s5
hnr ~ 81 ; rye Hour, s4.I5HSj.25
WHgAT.-Souihern wheat, Sl.O5al 10 for FHltz,
and l.lOal. 10 for long berry.
for September, and 5Oc Tor October; southern
corn, 54c. for white and SIC for yellow.
OATS Western, mixed 33c.; do bright sIa3lc.i
do. white Soc. southern 4 PcnIsyl-
yania -. Prime new Maryland, -.
hYE--kyc is quoted nj 7IG. per bushcl.
CoFFEE-Ordinary, l3hc; fair, 15Ac; good,
lbtic; prime, l6lzc.
HAY AND STRAW Choice Cecil toul ty TIM
otny slaa2O: tar 10 prime Mary aud and fenIIsyl-
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
WOODL1 WN.


Special Correspondence of State journal.
WOODLAND, Mp, August 4.-The annual
encampment held near this place commences
on next Tuesday, August 10th, under the
spiritual guidance of DIR. l.. G. Matlack, pre-
siding elder, who will be assisted by an able
corps of ministers from Wilmington Confer
ence, AZ well as from adjoining conferences
Active preparations are being made to have
everything in complete order to commence
exercises right on time and wage hot and
vigorous warfare against the powers of dark
ness. Skirmishing has already been COM
menced in the way of prayer meetings i'll the
neighborhood, so that, when the advance is
made on the enemy's strongholds, there may
be prompt and decisive response all along
the line. The tents are already on the ground
and will be ready for occupancy by the last of
the week
The Free Methodists held meeting in the
school house near the camp ground on last
Sunday evening which was largely attended.
That acknowledgement to be making many
converts, and is likely Mt no remote period
to draw of very large percentage from the
old mother church.
We have had some very refreshing rains of
late which have helped corn and late potatoes
wonderfully. Buckwheat has been sown and
is just putting in an appearance.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
X EHOBOTH.

Special Correspondence of state Journal.
REnonoTH, August 9.-Some time ago it was
stated in this correspondence that very marked
and radical changes We're contemplated i'll the
management of the Rchoboth Association,
James L. Hopes to-day will call special
meeting of the association, to be held on We'd
nesday, for the purpose of making certain
changes i'll the bylaws and prepareing an
amendment to the charter, which the Legis-
lature will be asked to pass this winter. The
clause in the charter and bylaws which
declares that MI amusements inconsistent
with Christian morality as taught
by the discipline of the Methodist
Episcopal church is to be stricken
ont, and so altered as to make it read; Sim
consistent with morality" and the board of
directors are to be the judges of what does
constitute morality" Other radical changes
are to be made, and the charter is to be 30
altered that the sale of the entire rights Of
the association, including the charter, can be
easily transferred. There will be a very vigor-
Gus fight made against these changes, but as
the revolutionists have the votes, they will be
able to carry the day. As soon as this change
is effected a number of capitalists are here
reay to take 81 efficient stock at once to build
the ew hote to replace the burned Surf
House,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

Have just been completed, by which we are
enabled 10 supply the "Compound Oxygen" for
home use to any extent, and to all paris of the
country, giving at the time the right of free
consultation by letter during the whole time a
patient may be using the treatment.
Every case submitted to us will be, as we have
said, carefully considered. II we see reasonable
gouud for anticipating the favorable action of
"Compound Oxygen" we will encourage the
patient to give 1t trial. but if think the matter
at all doubtful We will frankly say 80. Write fol-
our Treatise on "Compound Oxygen" 1t will be
sent free DIS. sTARKEy 6 PALEN, 100 and I'LL
Girard street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
PhiIadeIi,hta Markets

ASapclAteu ffebS DlbphtCH.
PHILADELPHIA, August II Flour, sluggish
and terding downward; super, ~ 5Uaa 40 :
extra, sS.IO.4.O0; Ohio and Iudiana family,
si.SIr6IU; Pennsylvania family, S. O1a5 81; St,
Lonis family, s5.50a6.O0; Minnesota family,
s5.5na6.2i patent and high grades, s6.5Oas.
Rye flour, $3.50
Wheat quiet and easier No. Western red,
Sl,OS4; Pennsylvania red Sl.Ugh amber Sl.lO.
Corn, quiet yellow, b2a53c mixed, Sic.
Oats steady; No. white, 4l%c, No, do 40g4lc;
No. do ssaS9c; No. 2 mixed, 35as6c.
Rye, steady, Zoe.
Provisions irmer; mess pork, sl4,50asl5; beef
hams, S24a23; Indian mess beef, $l6; bacon,
smoked shoulders, 6a6Ac; do. salt shoulders,
5ha5zc; smoked hams, llal2c; picked hams,
9EalOkc.
Lard, firm; city kettle, sAc; loose butchers,
7&c prime steam, Sc.
Butter, dull, except medium grades creamery
extra, 25a26c do good to choice 23a24c Bradford
county and New York extra, 22423c; Western
reserve extra, 16a11c.; do. good TO choice l3al5c
Rolls, dull; Pennsylvania extra, anu Western
reserve, extra, l4a16c.
Eggs, firm and scarce Pennsylvania, l5hal6c
Western, 15c.
Cheese, strongly held but quiet New Yorl
full cream, l26c; Western do. lie; do fair to goot
lOalOI4c 40. half sl.ins, 9a9,6c,
Petroleum, quiet; refined, CSC.
Whisky, Sill,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

WANAMANER & BROWN.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
NE WPOR

NEWPORT, August 6.-The annual picnic of
the Lynam.family was held yesterday as usual
ON the farm of Mr.. Thomas p. Lyman, about
half way between this place and Stanton.
The day was pleasant Cloudy and not too
warm) and consequently the attendance was
large. We noticed DIR. II. Delaplaine LYMAN
of Troy, NY, formerly of this neighborhood)
who is taking week of relaxation. He looks
WELL and likes his town of adoption very
much.
The bone and phosphate mill is running
night and day, endeavoring to keep ahead of
orders, which are coming in fast.
Kiamensi Wooden Mill, which has been
making some extensive improvements is ex-
pected to resume work ON Monday.
Armstrong Lodge No. 26, A. +. A. NJ, will
hold their public installation ceremonies in
McEarlan's woods (half mile south of New
porD on Thursday, September I'd. It will
take the form of basket picnic. The Grand
Lodge will be present, also several speakers
from distance. The Elmira Brass Band has
been engaged. The public generally is in
yited to come spend the day.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
ST. GEORGE S.

Special Correspondence of STATE journal.
ST.. GEORGES August 9.-Iev Mr.. Alexan-
der, of Lancaster county, paid his friend,
liev. Henry Runner, another visit last week.
lecturing for him on Friday evening, at prayer
meeting. They started of this morning on
their vacation tour, expecting to so as far az
Maine.
The Presbyterian Church will be closed for
three Sundays.
Hands were in demand this morning, n
number of men and teams being wanted to
work on the public roads under the super
vision of James Aspril The road is being
gravelled between here and Birds Corner,
making great improvement.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
Total

By the above IL will be seen that Queen
Anne's countS tards fourth on the list of
Eastern shore counties in point of popula-
ton, Cecil dorchester and Somerset alone
exceeding it. rhe population of Della
ware is 145, GOO, the Eastern Shore exceed
ing that State by 43, 1872. The population
OF the two Virginia counties is not known
now, but added TO Delaware and the
Eastern Shore they would make quite a
respectable State of say 800, 900 sous.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

WOI cestar County tMu.l shield.
The local editor being absent in the city,
aud who will remain from his post another
week. the scarcity of local matter in this
issue,-and the next also, perhaps, must
b. excused, as the editor in chief does not
feel the interest in writing up local news
that he does in the elaboration of ideas as
to the effect of existing facts. The local
editor takes great interest in his peculiar
department, and will be fresher fer his
duties when he returns from needed rec
reation which could alone be had from
home.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

Three industrious young New Workers., Messrs.
N. Israil, II. oppenheim, and E. Rosenblum. who
board at No. 81 Chrysiie ST, desiring a country
excursion, preparatory thereto dubbed and spent
one dollar in the purchase from NJ A Dauphin.
20. 3lg Broadway, New York City, Of half of
ticket No. 5000. in the July drawing of the
Louisiana STATE Lottery, and hOnorahIy earned by
their entcrlrising venture. $1,000 which was imme-
datcly paid them IN gold. They have extended
Their trip to Europe. Who IL the next lucky man
in the SepieInH her drawing? Who?
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

AHsOcluteU TfflS I1IfpAtch,
NEW YoRE, August ll.--Irsp ctOrS
Jayue aui Matthews, local steanao st i.-
sl'tctois rot having paid auy at, ntion to
the ind rtmel.ts found against thyIn by
thr Rrand JUICY, United States Conmis
siohtr 'In,-idS usr is,u, a bo' un warrants
i"r trcir unrest, Nh Udal, Pr slitnt of
the nnbnnt comga'S, win Is otr #
those Indicted, cawr to Commissioner
Shield 'utii Je prepared to give baii
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

The only thing worthy Of spc lal mention this
morning il the terrific tumble in tomatoes, which
have gone down from 20 and 40 cents per hulI peck
to 10 aud rs cents pasRet. After the glt is over,
nearly the old mark, so tha: those who have laid ia
tomatoes to-day have made Dalgain.
Mr.. Nathan L. Janhey, wholesale and retail
commission dealer &C., 5O3 King street, corrects
the following quotations in his line Of merclan-
disc while the meat and fish markets are revised
by lnnlnra in Tint line along the Innrlnt:
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
HOW TO
GET Clothing
under Price.

If VIC could sell a little
more of this and a little less
Of that, we could make
things come ont evcn-the
last man that came in would
carry eff the last suit; but
we can't. Out of every
stock there are 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. ...
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

Associated Press Dispatch.
NEW YcRK, August 10 at 10 o'clock
this morning in the tenement house in
Thompson street, Amddee Bigot a
Frenchina,, cut The throat Of Mrs.
Marietta Reraui, q resp o'ablr married
woman, who had rejected his addresses.
The wumau died ulmost instantly. Bigct
then cut his avn throat, and lies in dan
gerous condition.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
TTEE EMP ERORS MEET.
Prussia and Austria Cordially Street
Each other Through Their teuicrs.

AssOcialtd Fleas OFpltcT
lscuL, AUSTRIA August IA the
meenue Of The Euplror.. which vas very
cordial L u.ernr FratGin Josepn wore the
Prus1i,n uril,Sla sud Emperor witliaD1
die AU>trisu uiit"Fu lhu meeting j. Ia.
t-lplcie6 by All TIDE V'eiEa journuis W.
violence Of new consolidation Of the
Austrn G.rmsn allirrrc, ard sigu II the
maintenance Of pence.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

4 smyrna Woman Tries to Sight 1.
Fire win Eoul oil

special Correspondence Of Every Eyening
SMYRNA, DEL August | Mrs. Will
liam Krlstr dich this morning from the
effects of a coal oil explosion SHE was
pouring oil in the stove to kihdic u fire
whep ine oil ignite from Some live cuais,
cAusil Z the can il her hand 10 explode.
She wils burncd horribly, hut death put
an end 10 her suffering, This mcrfi'g
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
NORTH EAST.

NORTH EAST, August 4.-Tbe share of the
proceeds of the excursion to Atlantic City, on
last Saturday, will amount to about $40 for
Wingate Post, g.. A. II.
William Harvey who lost his little boy at
Atlantic City, on Saturday, succeeded in find
ing him in time to return home on the early
train Sunday morning.
Mrs. Ann Boulder died yesterday morning,
at the residence of Mrs. Mel, her daughter.
Mrs Bouldin had reached the age Of 92 years
and she could read the daily papers without
the aid of spectacles. She was deyout
Christian and gave largely to religious
societies. Bouldn's Chapel was named in
her honor; its existence is owing to her
enterprise and liberality. She also presented
the ground where the free Methodists hold
their camp meeting, situated about mile
from this place.
North East can boast of the ''boss' baby /;
it has five fingers and thumb on each hand,
and six toes ON each foot. Three of the toes
are webbed. The little fellow don't seem
unusually proud either.
NORTH EAST, August 10.-Camp meeting
commences at Woodlawn to-day. The loca-
ton il six or seven miles from this place and
canbe easily reached by the numerous stages
that ply TO and fro daily; passage rates are
very reasonable. We understand that Rev.
G. II. Shepherd and family, Mrs. William
Worrall and Misses Ida and Emily Thomas
will occupy tents during the camp term.
The grounds are carefully guarded from mis-
conduct. Kind and accommodating officers
and the beautiful grove all combine to make
this delightful place to enjoy u week or 10
days of camp life.
Several of our citizens availed themselves of
the accommodation train Sunday, and paid a
visit to the colored camp at Darlington.
Building is rapidly progressing at the Hunt
Kaolin mine. The wash house will be 80 by
90 feet In ADDITION to this, there will be
supply and storage buildings, engine house,
&c. AS soon az the buildings are completed
operations will begin. This enterprise will
give employment to quite number of men.
Thus, gradually, is North Fast becoming II
manufacturing and business centre.
Elk Neck is becoming quite resort for city
people. We noticed n company of 10 or ~ On
their way down on Saturday. The cool
shores of our beautiful river afford n pleasant
retreat for overworkod humanity.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12
HOW TO
GET almost
Everything.

Do you know how to get
in the easiest way and TO best
advantage what you want for
dress and house-furnishing?
First, how: Write for a
catalogue; see what you can
learn from it about the things
you want. If samples can be
useful to you, ask for them
and state your wants so
plainly that exactly the right
samples can be sent.
Second, where: The place
where goods are kept in the
greatest variety; where they
are sold for what they really
are in respect to quality;
where prices are lowest;
where most care is taken
to serve customers accept
ably; and where you have
the right to return whatever
is not satisfactory.
Ihere-no matter where
you are.-if you make your
wants known and avail your
self of your privileges, you
will get the best things in
the best way, promptly and
without trouble or risk;
sometimes by mail, some
times by express, almost
always at less cost for car
riagc than the money you
save in the price.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-12

MrLFoRD, August 9--The woods meeting
at Tub Mill, yesterday, was quite camp-like,
about 400 people being present, three of
whom professed a change of heart. The
meeting will be continued for several evenings
this week.
An alarm of fire was given to-day in North
Walnut street, below Second. The fire origi-
mated i'll an tout kitchen" and was cxtin-
guished before much damage was done.
Rev. Mr.. McKim, of st. Mary's Hall, Bur-
lington, n. j., is in town on Il visit. 1t seems
more like Milford when he is here, as he was
here so long he became one of the ''iiXtllrcs,'
and his presence with us gives inspiration.
Not much is being said or done in politics by
either party. Both parties are perfectly sure
of success, hence both arc having about as
much real happiness as mortals can enjoy.
Money appears to be plenty, and very few
borrowers. We were told to-day that nearly
5000, 900 is lying III our bank on deposit, aud
that if the bank succeeds in loaning, il will
have to lower the rate to per cent.
Some improvements are to he made in our
Streets The north end of Walnut streets to
he curbed and paved, and North street straight
ened and widened which will necessitate the
cutting of number OF valuable trees, but
their places can be substituted with trees of
quick growth, and i'll very short time we will
have good shade with wide, straight street.
We have an agent in town selling the ''Lifo
of Bayard." the Life of Hancock" and the
"Lifc of Garfield She takes two sul,scrib-
ers for "Bayard' to one of either Of the
others.
Our justices are doing considerable husi-
ness, more than would indicate II healthy
feeling. Tomorrow a case of tresp0ss for
cutting timber, William l.. Phillips vs.. DIR.
William Punell, lis to be tried before referees.
Mr.. James Il. Anderson, deputy collector of
internal revenue, has been officially engaged
in Worcester county, Nd. for the past week.
The Detd'edrvdn, in copying my CORE
spondence from Clincoteague. said the popu-
lation was II 900 dollars" Well mistakes will
happen in the best of families, and so it is with
newspapers.
Farms to rent in this locality are very
scarce. Daily we see farmers looking for
FARMS and tile supply seems less than the de-
mand. The complaint generally made by
tenants is that tho landlords want about all
TINT is raised on the farms and are not salts
fed with that. The only remedy liz, let tenants
buy farms, pay taxes, buy manurcs and they
may change their tune, for certainly farming
lands are not paying much anywhere i'll this
section of the country.