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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
General IIaneocK's Pedigree.

Rochester Union and Advertiser.
John Hancock was born in 1870, died in
1850, aged 10 years. lie was a minister
at Lexington, Mass.
John Hancock was born 1908, died 1874,
aged Al years. He was minister of
Braintree, Mass, and n son of the pre-
ceding.
John Hancock, LII D., was born in
1877, died 1893, aged 80 years. He was
the first of the signers of the Declaration
of American independence. son of John
Hancock, of Braintree, and the grandson
of John Hancock of Lexington. He was
a native of Quincy, Mass graduated at
Harvard College in l7j4 member of the
House of Representatives. from Boston in
1906 President of the Provincial Congress
of Massachusetts in l7ii President of
Continental Congress in l775; Governor
of Massachusetts from 1880 to 1854 and
lTS7 to 1913
Benjamin II. Hancock was son of John
Hancock, LII. d., signer Of tine Decara
ton of American independence; WAS Il
lawyer at NOrristown, Montgomery county
pa. in 1928 was member of the Baptist
church and superintendent OF the Sunday
school.
Winfield Scott and Hilary Hancock,
twin brothers, sons of Ben amin II. Han
cock, were born in Montgomery town
ship, Montgomery county, Pa, in 1924.
Hilary Hancock, twin brother. is
lawyer at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

Miners believe it il unlucky to whistle
in mine. 1t drives out the luck spirit.
they say. There WAS terrible disaster in
1910, in one of the Delaware ard Hudson
Canal Compauy's mines, and the miners
always believed it was caused by a skep
teal young Welsh miner, named Jack
Richards, who whistlsd the Rigs
o. Barley in spite Of many protests :
then he ratified oil a Jig known by the
miners as the devil Among the IhilorS, -
and ended by telling the good luck spirit
to take II dane, to that, aud hr hloSed to
it " None of the miners could spank for
some time. Some OF them tried to go 10
work again, hut the fear of disaster WINS
strong upon them that they all got ready
to qnit the mine, IL cavcd in in very few
minutes richards and II others were
killed, but richards was the only victim
in that part of the mine. When Their
gloomy prison fell in, they CURSED Jack
Richards and one of the miners tried to
find him in the dark TO brain him with q
pick. To ascertain whether any Of the
gang had been killed by the falling conl
the name of each one was called by on,
of the miners. All responded but Jacl
Richards. He was found dead, hai
burned beneath the wall of rock and coal
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
4HORRIBLE HANGING.
Bungling Execution OF COlcred
MAN In Ark anaas. %.


MEMPHIS TENN, July II George
Sanford and Richard Mckee (both colored)
were hanged on Friday At Osoeola, Ark,
for the murder of Armistead Penn
(colored) on November 26th last. In an
Interview on the night previous to their
death tn econdemned men confessed their
guilt, but said that the Lord had pardoned
them. At noou they left the jail under u
strong guard and walked to the place OF
execution. The gallows was erected on
the bank of the Mississippi river under a
huge pecan tree. where the condemned
men joined in singing two hymns.
Ga the soaffold Mckee confessed 10
numbering Penn, aud Sanford spoke for
several minutes in u clear, firm voice, also
confessng his guilt, aud saying he, too, WAS
prepared to die At this moment great
feeling was exhibited by many OF the
crowd, "A number of men pushing their
way through the guard and climbing the
steps os the scaffold to grasp the hands of
the condemned men and bid them good
bye. The drop was sprung at o'clock
McKee's neck was broken by this fall.
Sanford's moose slipped little and wa
drawn up against his left cheek He
cried out: "Oh, Kill me kill me and
made many spasmodio twists at Que time
drawing himself almost double. Three
thousand persous witn' 'ed the hanging,
which WAS the first ever had in the county.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
Peaches.

Altoona Tribune.
Notwithstanding some il,disposed
persons last spring carried an ioeburg
across the little State of Delaware, and
thereby ruined the peach crop, yet there
is still left in the little commonwealth
nearly basket of peaches for every man,
woman and child in Pennsylvania.
Kisses sweeten farewell. They are
the cream Of ts-ta, as it were. -S0mey0ilh
journal.
1t has been decided in Chicago thai
real true love is fully tested when a girl is
willing to swear she's u when she's only
10, so that they can be married without
the old mans consent.
'Still in fancy do view thee" was the
beginning of poem be wrote to her wheI
they were counting. They have been mar
ried year now, and az he nurses the
teething baby he does not write anything
further about I" still infancy Boston
Score.
The Nation thinks well of Genera
Hancock, but is afraid of the Democrat,
Syndicate" that would manipulate him
Let's see, Baysrd, Thurman, Hendricks
and half dozen others would make 81
trusty syndicate" as Oonkling, Logai
and Cameron, we believe.-Neto Hage1
Register.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
NO POLITICS IN THE CROPS.

The farmer In the paper
Read the editorial mention
That the fate of nations rested
On the X. and d. conventions.
But the trees had leavcd and blossOmod.
And the grass continued growing;
All the sprouts of corn were starting,
Aud the farmer went oil hOene.
When the matter was decided,
And they made the nomination,
One declared it was blessing,
And another ruination.
Still the fruit grew ripe aud mellow,
And the wheat was nicely growing,
While the farmer In his garden
Bout his turnips went on hoeing.
OH Cfiy Derrick,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
LOVE At TWO-sCORE.
Chncikeray.


Ho, pretty page, with dimpled chin
That never has known the Darber's shear,
All your wish is woman 10 win,
This is the way that boys begin
Wait till you come TO forty year
Curly gold locks cover foolish brains;
Billing and cooling is all your cheer;
Signing and singing of midnight strains,
Under Bonnvbell's window panes-
Wait till you come to forty year
Forty times over let Michaemas pass,
Grizzling hair the brain doth clear
Then you see through clearer glass,
Then You know the worth of lass,
Once you have come TO forty year
Pledge me round bid ye declare,
Allgood fellows whose boards are gray,
Did not the tairest of the fair
Common grow and wearisome. ere
Ever II month had passed away?
Tho sweetest lips that ever have kissed,
The brightest eyes that ever have shone,
May pray and whisper, and we not list,
Or LOOK away and never be missed,
Ere yet ever u month Is gone.
Gillian's dead, God rest her bier
How loved her twenty years syne
Marian's married, bnt all here,
Alone and merry at forty year,
Dipping my nose in Gascon wine.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

Bishop Simpson, having been apponted
to hold the M. T. Conferences in China
and Japan during the coming autumn,
recently departed for California, accom-.
panied by his wife and daughters. On
arriving in that city his wife became too
i'll to attempt the journey to Yokohama,
where the first conference was to be held
on August II. Owing to the short time
remaining before the steamer sailed,
Bishop Harris, Of New York, who was
telegraphed to, was unable to appoint a
substitute, and so the conferences will, it
is thought, have to be conducted without
the presence of bishop. Bishop Simp-
son will return to Philadelphia as soon as
Mrs. Simpsons health will permit.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
DALrrMor,n::x 70 roMAc IL. ii

ID AI.TIMOtEsX 70 TOMAC X. IL
New York and Washington
Through Line.
On and AFTER Nov. 27, 1915.
Trains will leave Wilmington in connection with
the Baltimore Potomac Il. II. III follows:
Leave Wilmington Lbs aIu. Arrive Washing ton 81
u. ~, city timc,
sNn. III Arrive Washington
2.bb D. M, city time.
la,5g n. m. Arrive Washington
i.iO u. nl., city time.
... I. ~ D.. M Arrive Washington
b.iD u. III. city time.
Hb5 u. M Arrive at Washington
Lib j.. H., city time.
RETuRNING.
Leave Washington A.2l a. m, city time Arrive u
Wilmington A.3s u. III,
l,Wp M, city tine. Arrive n
... Wilmington b.,h y. III.
G.h u. IN, city time. Arrive at
Wilmington $3.50 y III,
~ H. m, city time. Arrive at
Wilmington lb2 a. III,
Ioca! trains cave Baltimore IO, Alb Il, M, a4U7 10
y, IN. Arrive Washington s45. llOJ. IT, NJ, b3O, 800
y. III.
Leave Washington 73b, ab5 m. 4.2O b3n, 7l0 pm.
Arrive Baltimore g3j II 30 ~ NJ, NV Sl0 $50 ~ III
GEO. q WILKINS,
Superintendent.
uFRAHK THOMSON. General Manager.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

The CuTIrum REMEHIIA Arn prepared 10y
MEEks 4 POTTER plennsls and Drllvvists
l1 Mnsln<tun street, linst,ul, u Front
street, Tpronto, Ont, and SNOW hill, London, ana
are ipr hte by all druggists. priw Of CutuuHA
small huAoa, ~ cents; large boxes Containing tvs
and One'llaf times the quantity al sImali, ~ RS
SOLVENT, VI pr hottie, uufmllti NJ nc, MAI
TOILET SuAr, 10 tnnts per cake. CUIuUHl
MEDICINAL. SHAVING SOAP, 10 cents per cake and
Ia bars.lOr larhcrsald large ooIisuIerl ,lu cents
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
The First Crow Eater.

Harper's Weekly.
The chat about eating crow-a dish
which is just now in great demand
springs from IA story in the old hnicker-
60c&e7 Magazine more than q quarter of
century ago. II was the story of
Summer boarding house keeper on the
Hudson and of an indignant patron.
Whenever the latter pentured 10 suggest
that the spring chicken was rather tough,
or that the roast beef must have been cut
from the cows hoofs, he was directly told
that he was entirely too psrtickerler, ="
and that tho autoGrat OF the table and the
house could eat anything, even crow.
This settled the matter for the time being,
but the boarder convinced against his will,
was of the same opinion still, at all events
in regard to the quality of the edibles
/ placed before him. So often was the
remark, Il kin eat anything; l kin eat a
crow" brought down on his devoted head
that he finally resolved to try the old man
He went out cunning one day, and
succeeded in bagging q very fine fat old
| black crow. He went into the kitchen,
and by dlnt of soft words and filthy lucre
induced the cook to allow him to prepare
that crow for the table. He boiled it
hibtiJi IL Whbu buCu Dhu
looking dish. His heart misgave him the
'tilnty old cuss" would eat it after all.
The cook was Scotch woman and used
snuff. He borrowed all she had and
sprinkled it Literally over the crow, gave
another simmer, and then, taking it on q
salver, brought it before his host, saying
as he set it down; Now, my dear sir
you have said thousand times, if you
have said it once that you can eat crow
here is one very carefully cooked" 1t is
said the old man turned pale for momt mt
but hraCed himself against the back OF hi
chair, ana with II kin eat crow he began
cutting GOOD mouthful. lie swallowed
it, and than preparing for a secont
onslaught, he looked his boarder straiga
in the eye, while he calculated; I've
eaten crow - and took his second portion
He lifted his hand mechanically, as if TO
a third onslaught, but dropped ther
quickly over the region of his stomach
aud, rising hurriedly and unsteady
retreated for the door, mutturing as h
t went "But dang me if hauker arter it.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
CttticltrN Remedies



tnuenra ResOlSent puriles the blood, through
the bownlH, liver, kidneys and shin tuiuura, a
healthy ulcers ami old sores, aays innatnm itinn
ltchinx and irritation oi tue skin and scalp
tutlrura Medicinal Toilet soap restores whitunts4
and heniihes the skin. Cutrilra shaving SOAP II
NE ohly medicinal soap expressly lr larad 1ul
shaving.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
DJNa,s yOWaRDTCE,
If the "Sun'' shines for All Its Edi-
tor Sw Wins Only for Himself.

II The s'Suns Shines for All Its Edi-
tor Swims Only for Himself.
One of the survivors of the Sea,odn,ahd
disaster, Miss Ada Ward, by name, resid-
ing at Sea Cliff. l. l. tellna most disgrace
full story on Mr.. Charles A. Dana, editor
of the New York Sun. IN connection with
that awful affair. According to this young
lady, she was standing by Mr. Dana, with
whom she WAS acquainted when the
flames had spread no far that it was no
longer possible to remain on the vessel,
and in her extreme peril asked HIM if he
could swim "Oh, yes very WE'LL" he
replied. Then she sand, Please Mr..
Dana, can't go with you, when you jump
over 7" "Eoe7y enc for Mme!f," she says
was his brutal answer, and immediately
jumped overheard, leaving her to care
entirely for herself. MIR. Dana swan for
the shore, which he soon reached without
difficulty, and Miss Ward was finally saved,
after very hard struggle, through the
help Of another woman and a boatman,
who partially corroborate her statement.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
Statement SiGteeR Months
Latter.

In answer to many Inquiries desire tn say tina
II IL now sixteen months since | wrote the allow
statement that NY cure has proved permanent and
my general health perfect have nothing to retract
nl much to add IN grateful PRAISE OF the uuticnra
Remedies. WILLIAM TAYLOR
BnsTuN, January |, ls+l
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
Railruad 9tues.
DHTLA DEl.PHlA WlIiMIN(iTON AND
BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

MAYlisr, HA
Trains VIII leave Wilmington az follows.
FOR Philadelphia aud Intermediate stations, To-,
alu 1919, a. IA. A:A, 40D, 7Wl, abl, y. IN.
Philadelphia tEIpress). an, 800, Aii lrta. a. III.
q.is y. IN.
Philadelphia and New York. asa, TN, 7,Dj.
log. ll4lia m i2.N. f2.f3, b4S, p. m.
Baltimore and Intermediate Htat1OIib. H5 g. m 81
D. IN.
Baltimore and Bay lime, ~ u. Ia,
Batimoro and Msshinrton.iabl, AtO,al5, MA M.
iab2, 1.Ot, 444. 7!s y. M
TSaiils for Delaware Division, leave for,
Nbw CASTLE bWl, 9.ao. a. III. l.u1, aUu 6.3h y. m,
Harrington and intermediate stations, No., n. M.
1.O5, b.35, y. III.
Delmar and intermediate stations. a25. q. H. Ll6
pm. -
SUNDAY TRAINS,
Philadelphia and intermediate stations slU M
~, IN. H-D ~. la,
Philadelphia and New York aai a. III.
baltimore and Washington ll5l aO3, a. m.
Thr hours marked In larger type nre for
"iin,trd'' Express trains.
For further information, paHseilyers are referee
IN thr tliilo tables IOatod at the depot
IL II. KENNEY,
Superintendent.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
Muscular Chrisiianiiy

A few months ago conductor GU one of
the Chicago strest cars suddenly expert.
enced religion aud joined Sun al Il rex III
the neighborhOUd of his residence. None
uore devout than he Was to be found in the
county around, and every spare moment
from his business was put in something
energetic towards strengthening up his
his little church into which he had pro- cited
himself Noticing his interest, lis pastor,
to encourage him showed him along all he
could and in short time the new convert
was a shining light among his fellow-w or-
shippers and the grace with which he
passed the contribution plate evoked nick
les from what before had been barren
pockets.
One Sunday morning hoodum was
noisy, aud the conductor quietly ordered
him out. He went, but last Sunday even-
ing he appeared with mob OF dissolute
companions bent on difficulty.
The conductor kept an eye on the leader
! until the disturbance became unbearable
"put on brakes moment, parson, ;
said he, It'll look after this fare"
Approaching the thug he went for him
and wiped up several yards of aisle witt
him and then stood him on his legs.
"E'ive cents for the kingdom of God =
he demanded.
The hoodlum said he did not have to pay
give cents for the ride on the Gospe
chariot, and he smashea the thug in tn
countenance.
But brother" demonstrated the pastor
''you cannot compel him to contribute"
Never you mind that, parson. Yol
preach and Ill collect. This man can
| deadhead on this orthodox through lin
| without putting up. Besides, I'm respor
| sible to the company for his faro. ~
! punched him and he's got to show coin.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

Mr.. John g. Whittier in letter regret
ting his inability TO attend the formation
OF Republican club at Amesbury, Mass,
says
must not, however, let the occasion pass
without expressing my hearty sympathy with
the movement, and my desire to cooperate
with yOn in Your labors, in support Of a can
didate of pure character, wise craftsmanship
and lifelong fidelity to the principles of the
Republican party, the Union of the States,
and the security of the rights of person,
property and franchise. For myself would
gladly find an excuse for retiring from active
participation in the coming election and
would welcome with inexpressible relief any
decided manifestation Of a more generous
and enlightened policy ON the part Of Demo-
Gratis toward the people Of color.
But ! look in vain for any good
evidence of change which would
| justify relaxation OF zeal and vigilance on
our part ! have no words of personal dis
arrangement for the Democratic nominee, and
| do full justice Ia the sincerity and patriotism
of many of his supporters but, AZ a rule, the
party remains az it was at the close Of the
war. The time has not come when it will be
safe TO intrust the financial interests of the
country, aud the welfare OF the emancipated
class, to party whose President can only be
elected by compromise with the Greenbacl
heresy, and the virtual suppression by fraud
and violence of the vote of the colored citizen'
Of the Southern States.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

Debt, poverty and suffering haunted me for
years, caused by n sick family aud large bills tor
doctorng which did no good. ] was completely
discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of
my pastor, procured Hop Biiters and commenced
their use, and in one month we were all veil, and
lone of us have been sick II day since and want
10 say 10 all poor men, you can keep your families
well II yenr with Hop iillters for less than one
doctors VISIT will COSTA F0rkingman,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15
Statenent.

- 49,. 80 go .r.- - 90
STATEMENT OF ROAD ACCOUNTS
- OF CHRISTIANA HUNDRED UP To JUNE
eth, 1881
DIR.
To balance in favor of said hundred from
last ..............R - 10
To amount of Investment and interest. .... bU M
To amount of tax raised Mt II genta par 300 Az ~
1924 O6
OR.
BY amount of orders paid IN to Juns 7,h,
fees i37 ~
BY cash paid the town of Newport .,,,..... loo IN
by errors allowed the collector iGi ~
By commissions allowed the cOllectOr....... Ill ~
56ia ~
5,Nbj Nj
Balance due from the hundred ,,,,....a XII "A
George W. THOMPSON,
JOHN LOMrHER
JOHN EVANS.
JUNE 2ist., isaL Jc12itw Commissioners.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

Five nights after that Miss Gay--she
proved to be spinster arrived with her
niece.
"You remember" said Mrs. Brooks that
night to Colhurst, AZ he ate his supper,
''the letter | showed you few days ago
from a lady recommended to me by Mrs.
Shipstone?' "Yes, the writing was not
very legible." "That is it. Well they
came this morning. don't wonder at her
coming up to town for advice. | don't
think she has many weeks life in her
She's bent on one side, as thin as charity,
and quite yellow and pinched. | don't
think she came day too soon, poor old
lady. She isn't very old-nothng like as
old as but death is in her faee-but
death is in her face"
81 am very sorry for the poor lady. "
said Colhurst seriously. He had a sym
pathetic nature and a serious manner.
'But her niece, Mr.. Colhurst, her niece
l don't think / ever saw any one more
lovely. She is fair and tall, slight and
graceful, the picture of health, and nc
more than Is. A most perfect lady. A
lady in her carriage, her speech, her smile
They are believe Of very good family
but young Miss Gay would do credit L
the best house in London. She is soft
hammered and cheerful. cannot tell yor
how much was struck by her. She il
the loveliest creature ever saw in all my
life. And so amiable. To see her keej
smiling all the time to cheer her poor all
ing aunt would win any ones love, man o
woman, old or young. l have seen he
only twice, and then for no more than
few minutes at time, but never any on
else grew on me in so short a space"
Next evening, as Colthurst was COMM
home, he met au elderly lady and a Ia
slight girl walking slowly toward Mrs
Brooks. He made up his mind at one
that these were the new dodgers, dre'
back, and saw them enter tine house
This was complete confirmation. He di
not go into the house then, but Wake
around the house three or four times.
was such a pleasant thing to think b
could go to that door at any moment
open il with his latch-key, and walk in.
When he awoke next morning, tn
birds in the square were singing, the su
shone out valiantly, all looked gay an
young As far as the square was COL
cerned, old earth looked in its teens. Th
clean, handsome housemaid was standin
in the area. gate, taking, on behalf of th
cook, the bread from the strong, whole
some-looking baker. No children wer
abroad yet, but nursery window opposit
was open, and he could hear the words O
the children as they dressed and subse
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-15

most chtluslastlc ACCOUNT OF your praying.
Are you very fond of Music ~ "Yes,
very. | care for nothing in the world SO
much"
"And who are your favcrite COM
| posersY MendelSsohn aud Schubert r
DO you play much Not nearly so
much as | used"
"Why have you given up playing so
much y "Ah," she sighed, aud shook
her head, 81 daresay because | am getting
old aud lazy
MAY hope you will play a little TO-
night" II will play with great pleasure,
only not too long"
She played for half an hour, an6
Cos.hurst listened enchanted. He knew
nothing of music himself, but he loved il
dearly. lie had never before heard any
thing so weird, so soft, so tender, 81
spirituelle. 1t was like tho signing o
forlorn winds in mystic groveg. He coulC
not play the simplest air, but he coult
interpret the most intricate, or, at al
events, all airs had meanings for him
right or wrong, he did not pause, he dit
not care TO inquire.
At the end of half an hour the sun
came and said;
THAT is enough for tonight, child"
! Colthurst rose to go, and in taking leav
said
"You have give me only an appetite 70
your music. May 1, Miss Gay" turnin
to the elder lady, ''come another night.
. Certainly. We shall be very glad to Sc
3 you if you will not mind our being rud
' and turning you out early. We live b
. rule, you know, and we must take n
l liberties"
1 He went out for a stroll round tn
I square, it being then only 10 o'clock. A
o he walked round and round the square h
!, could think of nothing but the lovel
stranger. Every movement of hers ha
Q been grace, every word melody. Ligl
a seemed to gather round her as she sa
One after the other he recapitulated all 81
: had said or done, with the intention {
Q finding If anything had been out {
2 harmony, il there had been any SAVIOR
8 bad taste. Time after time he hs
: finished the list, with the reflection, IN
0 it was as perfect as the most fastidio'
. could dream of-an had been interpen
{ trated with the essence of grace ar
spirituality"