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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
.JOSE,pH q. LOHERLNG.
DeatI, of Once widely Known
Sugar ReGner- Who Was Native
of MIIIniuirlau.

u "iiuhinEtONs
Joseph S. Lowering, who died in Phila-
delphia Monday, was native of Will
mington, and was widely known as one
of the most successful sugar and syrup
reiiners in the country. He was born in
1876 in a small brick house ON Market
street between Eighth and Ninth, which
has long ago disappeared before the
march of progress. His father was sea
captain. who owned property here, but
moved to Philadelphia a few years after
the birth of the subject of this sketch
Very early in life Mr.. lowering engaged
in the business of refining sugars and
syrups i'll which he became remarkably
successful, the brand of Coverings
sugars and syrups being known all over
the United States. Connected with
him at different times in this
business was Merritt Candy, father of
Mr.. William NJ. Candy, Ludley Smyth
and William e. Smyth, brothers of
Clement b. Smyth.
MIR. Lowering was connected with the
Hilpin family on his mothers side and
was the owner of the lowering estate,
comprising lis acres, which was devel-
oped in 1850 by i. n. Heald Esq, from
farm land into valuable urban property.
The estate included the old Shalcross
mansion, occupied by the first burgess of
Wilmington, from whom it took its name,
and who by the way was Mr.. Coverings
grandfather. On the estate was also the
old Cross Keys Tavern. Both OF these
old land marks We're torn down about
1863, to make room for the improve
ments so successfully inaugurated by Mr..
Head.
Mr.. Lowering became exceedingly pros
porous in his business and many years
ago retired upon large fortune to his
mansion on York road, where he quietly
passed the remainder OF his days. His
wife, who died several years ago, was an
estimable lady of Kent county. He leaves
three children, Joseph s. lowering, Jr.,
and two daughters, the wives respectively
of Charles w. and Joseph Wharton.
A gentleman of this city who knew him
well, both in a business and social way,
says that it would be difficult to find
man of more sterling worth. He pos
sessed rare Judgment, and was man Of
positive character, earnest, frank and
kind careful in making a decision, but
inileXible when it was once made. Hon
orable to the EXTREMIST extent, and in all
the relations of life as husband, father
and friend, staunch and true man.
The same gentleman says that as a letter
writer he had but few equals, his style
being of that terse and forcible character
so admirably adapted to business matters,
and which furnished an indication to his
own nature.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
GECRG ETOWN.

spucial Correspondence Of state Journal.
GEORGETOWN, May THE canning
house of William II. Lingo has been
leased by company OF our citizens and
is now being thoroughly retltted and pre-
pared for canning tomatoes and other
vegetables and fruits in season.
The Board of School Commissioners
met last evening and, at the suggestion
of the teachers, a committee was ar-
pointed to visit the schools to-day and
examine the pupils with view to
promotion. The first assistant thinks he
has ut least dozen who should be trans
frrred to the grammar department, and
the second assistant quite rs many more
who should go into the intermediate
department. committee was appointed
to put fence around the school
building.
Quite a number of our taXablcs are
availing themselves Of the advantages in
the new school law, by paying their taxes
before the 10th inst.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

special t"rrsl nndrnce Of St'teJonrnai
PoRT Penn, May 1.-THE School Commit
tee tried TO raise the poll tax of several of
our citizens above the rates given in the
county assessment list. The result was that
there was rather a lively debate at the appeal
meeting last Friday night, in which the COM
mittee was worsted, being obliged to reduce
the tax.
The Levy Court held a meeting here yester-
day to consult with reference to the road over
Augustine marsh. The indications are that
we will have a road Another meeting will be
held soon to make further arrangements.
Mr.. William Gibason caught 3il shad in
one day this week.
Growing crops greatly need good rain.
We have not had rain of any amount for two
or three weeks and vegetation is beginning to
suffer. Corn planting was commenced this
week
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

The closing bids OF the New Yori, stock
market to-day, received over the private wire
Of Elliott. johnson ~ Co, stock brokers at
sixth and Market streets. were rs follows
New York Central ~ Hudson, lbs; Erie,
5Oil; Lake shore, 1891 {. 4 N.Mestelm, Com,
I'm Ohio " Miss, III !; Pacific Mail ~ :; Yves.
tern Union Tel. li7iI; NJ. .SSt. Paul Com. l2ll :;
Michigan Central, MS Union Pacific,
10; New Jersey Central, l0lts Delaware.
Wab. -. La r., Com, So 4: Wah. ST. l., ~ T..
Prefd, 93js z. O. l. e., ~ NJ. Kansas a
Texas 49, Manhattan, ~ ; St l.. * Iron
Mountain, III !; Nashville ~ Chattanooga, S9l@;
All. n Pacific Telegraph, ~; Hannibal 4 st.
Joseph Common, 20; llaninal y st Joseph
Preferred, ll2t Pennsylvania, Gi'1 philadcl-
phia 4 Reading 2Sts lehigh Valley, 6lts /;
iehigh Nav. 49,; Pitts, II. ~ Buff, 2lA /;
Phila. Il Erie, 27l4; Northern Central, 52ti {;
Northern Pacific, Com, 42t4; Northern Pacific
firm.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
Arrested for Robbery.

.Iaiurs Dorsey, u colored man, WHO was
connected with the robbery of the home
OF William Dorsey, of South Chester, Il
short time ago, was arrested in this city.
by Chiet Maxwell, ON Saturday, and is
held pending the action of the Pennsyl-
vania authorities, who will probably
obtain 4 rcquisition for him. Laura
Freeman, the reputed wife of Dorsey, was
also arrested on the charge of having
committed robbery in Easton, and was
removed to that place by Sheriff Logan,
ON Saturday.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
An UnrivaIIcd Hair Dressing.

Producing as rich and cleanly appearance as
if nature alone had impaired It.
BT'RNE1T'S COCAINE is the best and
cheapest Hair Dressing-kils dandrutf, allays
irritation, and promotes vigorous and healthy
growth of the hair. No other compound pro-
duceS these results.
The superiority Of BURNETTS FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS consists in their purity and
great strength. They are warranted free from
the poisonous oils and acids which enter into
the composition of many of the fictitious fruit
dayors now in the market
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
wiLMINGroyIAs GETS a rERDycr.
A Costly piece of sIander-A Cecil
County Man Pays for His Talk

A case of some local interest was tried
IN the circuit court for Cecil county Mary
land, last week.
1t was an action instituted by Samuel
Su,th OF this city against William A.
Hall, ot Cecil county.
smith, who is a carriage trader, was in
the habit Of stopping at Halls, and tile
two were good friends. Mr.. Hall being
short of u hand, requested Smith to send
him one. This Smith did, sending him Il
young man named Robbins. Hall had
living with him another man natwd
Wright, who by industry aud economy
had accumulated some sG40, the MAJOR
part Of which had been in Mr.. Halt
hands for some months hearing interest.
few days after Robbins arrived Mr..
Hall paid to Wright $500 in cash in the
presence of Robbins, and Wright taking
the money placed it in his trunk in the
room occupied by himself and Robbins.
Three days after tile money was paid
smith came to Mr.. Halls ON one of his
trips through the county, and remained
all night. The next morning Wright
went to Centrevillc to market Robbins left
for Millington 10 sell II horse and Smith left
on his regular round. TheneXt day which
vas ''Hhuiy' wright went 10 MS trunk
and found that his money was gone. He
had warrants issued and Smith and
Robbins were both arrested, but no case
being made ont against them they were
discharged. Robbins with u friend, went
back to Mr.. Halls and asked him if he
desired his services any longer. Hall
told him no, that he was thief and
smith was II thief, and that both Of them
ought to be in the penitentiary for steal
ing WriGhts money. 1t was these words
which formed the basis of the suit inst
disposed OF. The use of the words
was proven, and the court ruled that
unless Hall used the words under II
reasonable provuratinu then the jury
must find for Smith. Major W. \. Stewart
of Easton represented smith. and the
Messrs. Brown represented Hall. The
case was closely contested and ably
handled. II was given to the jury on
Tuesday and after an absence of about
two hours a verdict in favor of Smith for
$3.50 was rendered.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Although Nature alone can produce perfect
beauty, Art may in a great measure supply
Natures deficiencies. We see this instanced
in the ciearlless and luster impaired to even a
The lady of forty wl.e uses this beautifer
drops at least ten years of her age by its appli
cation. Unlike the dangerous cosmetics which
ohstruct the poses. 1t is entirely harm
less Beware of counterfeits. See that SC
\. Crittenton, Proprietor" is printed on each
packet, without which none is genuine. Sold
In the same category of valuable toilet articles
must he included "Hill's instantaneous Hair
Bye y preparation as notable for the natu-
falness OF its tints as for the rapidity of its
operation. of all dyes in existence il is the
cheapest and purest. Depot, lis Fulton street,
New York.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
Inror,n the Supcrintendents.

To prevent any soldiers or sailors
grave being overlooked on memorial day,
the Committee of Arrangements request
that relatives and friends of lately
deceased soldiers and sailors, or any that
have heretofore been unintentionally
neglected, inform the superintendent of
the different cemeteries or burying
grounds of the location of the graves so
that they can be marked.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Every year about this time one reads IN the
columns of all the leading newspapers through.
out the country stunning announcement
that over half a million of dollars viii he given
away to some persons who shall send $40, s. 81
York city, y. y, or same person at New
Orleans, la, for n whole or fractional part of
ticket in the Grand Semi Annual Distribu-
ton, to be made on June lith at New Orleans,
La, by the Louisiana State Lottery, under the
exclusive management OF Generals g. t. Beau
regard, of La, and luhal \. Early. of Va. The
management pays the Charity Hospital at New
Orleans, Lat, over million dollars for the
privilege,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

President British Medical Association, says
that 10000 deaths are annually caused by ner-
vpus diseases in England, and that there is no
more powerful and ctfectua nervous tonic than
the l.ichig COS Coca Beef Tonic, is evidenced
by the emphatic testimony of the most emf
nent physicians. CautiOn.-Beware of cheap,
worthless limitations under ours and similar
names. Ask for liebig Co.'S Coca Beef Tonic
Recollect that for malaria, debility, sick head
ache, dyspepsia, monthly suffering and bilious
ness ID is iuCuuDlrable
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
4uarriages.

COWARD BALDWIN. lon Fourth day, Fifth
month, 18th inst, at the residence of the bride s
parents, Friends ceremony, Bayard A. Conari
of this ril%, and l'hehr j., daughter of j. II.
Baldwin, Of West bradford, Chester county, Pa.
MORROW -PEARC E.--On The 18Th inst, by Rev
\. y, hcigwln, James G. Morrow and Kate H.
frirrr: all Of this city. No cards.
SHEPpEN Rec, II Elton eth inst, at the
Residence OF the bride, s parents 2lS West Ninth
street, hy Rev j. WheetOn smith, john V.
shcppcy ana Emma May Beechcr.
STENGLE-CLARk.- On 9th inst, In the sun
Pond VI. r.. Church by Rev. !. g. Merritt. Rev
Adam ~trngle ui the Wilmington Conference,
and Guile l.. CLARK of Kent county, Md.
THOMPSON WuOD--uu Thursday, May 3 1881,
AZ the residence ut john Wood. Esq., Green
liill, 10y Rev. u. u. smith, q. Edward ThOmp-
son to Annie Il. Wond. Both NJ Christiaila
hundred.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
Church Apportionrncnt.

The Conference H'orkpr announces the
following estimates and appointments for
the conference iyear adopted at n meeting
held i'll this city ON Wednesday week Presd-
siding Elders salary, II, $50, rent, 1896.
travelling expenses 80. There was apportioncd
TO Aslury SIP Brandywinc $40 Bethel and
Glasgow $50 Cherry Hill sid; Chester cir
cult. 80; Cmistiana $40 Charlestown so;
Chcsapcake :39: Claymont 30 Delaware
CITY s32: Elliton SGG; ELK Neck so; Epworth
III: Grace 92OG; Nlt Pleasant $50; Mt.
Lebanon so; Mt. Salem SGi Newark SIS;
New Castle So; Newport sol: North East
:ii; Port Deposit S7I; Red Lion $40; Rising
Sun sis; Scott 500 st. Georges and summit
$40; 81. Paul's $40; Union Sl0i; Zion SCI.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

of New York City, Member Royal College of
Veterinary surgeons of England: professor of
The surgery of the horse ~ Y. Vet. College
veterinary surgeon of the I'd Ave. Il. Il. Co. of
\. y, city t25UO horseSl, Nc, DC, says ~ take
great pleasure in testiiying to the valuable
properties possessed 10y the Liebig Cos Arni-
surgeon or horse owner can afford to he with
out it, Cures speedy cuts, bruises, injuries
spains pricks or bruises of the feet, iistulae,
worthless limitations Dept 10 Maiden Lane,
New York. Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes;
reduced rates by the half gallon and gallon.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
DOVER.


DOVER, May 6.-The coroner held an
inquest on the body of the dead infant
mentioned in my last letter. The jury
rendered a verdict of death by causes
unknown to this jury.
The coroner also held another inquest
ON the body of Lydia Ann Jenkins, a
colored woman, who died very suddenly
last night. The jury found the follow
ing verdict The deceased came to her
death by the "heart disease"
The funeral of Mr.. William Shakespeare
took place to-day. The attendance was
very large,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
deaths.

COCHRAN. -on the 9Th Inst, - James Cochran,
Hgyt ~ wears.
ME~Sit Il. Francis Bayarl, son Of Joseph and
Hannah Mcs,ick, aged lwu MONTHS
iAt k~uN. On the pth Alrcher jackson aged
Nrlr> months.
rEAisuN.-M midnight, the 9th inst, Rev. i,
W. Pearson.
SIMPSON -ontha Gth inst William H.. simpson
In his .lth year.
TOW >NEND. ON Thursday. 9th inst, of scarlet
trvcr Frank u. son Of William and Lizzie
Townsend in thu 81 year of his age.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Joseph l.. Carpenter, .Ir., has started
II more new houses, all to be twO-story
bricks. Three Of them are at Elm and
Harrison streets four on VanBuren be-
tween Elm and Linden streets two on
Linden above Adams street; four on
Stroud street, and four ON Wright street.
Josiah Mccall has the contract for the
carpenter work and John Delan for the
cellar digging.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
The landenberG MIL.

The worsted mill at Landenberg, Ches-
ter county, which was destroyed by fire
some tiIue ago, has been rebuilt ON a
much more extensive scale. The build
ing is some sixty feet longer than the
old one. James Lund, the owner and
proprietor, is now putting in new and
improved machinery which he procured
from England. Mr.. Lund expects to
have his new mill in complete order and
in motion on the first of June next.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
-
Fire..

The alarm of fire Monday came
from Fifth and Railroad avenue, where
the attic of two-story frame house took
fire. The damage amounted to about
500. The building belonged to the estate
of the late Sarah Mulligan and is occupied
by Maggie Ladner,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Western, buyers favor; light export aud humc
trade demand southern, dull, tlruopiu. .cuui-
mon to fair extra. >i.1Mh25; good to choice.
do, Sj.'Oa5.W
Wheat, as lowct, fairly active; 80 .
red May, 81 BPS; du jane. sl.2u' ,,ll.2n', !;
do, duly. sllS'r.
Corn, .ali cent lower. fairly active : mixed
western spot, 5SlGl s.; du. future, 81 tiir.
Oats heavy, a shade lower; State, 40 ailjlr
western. iiIl2r
Beef, steady aud quiet; new plain mess,
nominal new extra, do Sll,iUal4W.
Pork, dull; new nlrSs, SEQ; old do. $40 III.
Lard, heavy aud lower; steam rendered.
sllui.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

is even worse than foul-monthed man. But
no one need be foul-mouthed if they will only
use SOZODONT and rub it in well. Don't
spare the brush and spoil the mouth, as some
parents do with their children when they with
hold the rod
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

was charged with ntermarrying Rosinn knight,
Ills ttrst wife. Caroline Drake,
being alive. II was proved that. William Cox
mad married. Caroline Drake,
hut ms she was the first wife of teorge Merrihed
lie lett her, aud married. ..... Rosina Knight.
On learning this. Caroline Drake,
whose husband. ................. George Merrifed
lad since been married to. another woman
instituted proceedings against. William Cox.
Hut II was proved that before. George Merrlfield
married. Caroline Drake
he had. another wife
living. His marriage with. 80. Caroline Drake
was therefore Illegal and ....... William Cox
felt himself at liberty to marry Caroline Drake.
liut II was also proved that. Caroline Drake
had Il husband when marry ing. William Cox.
Ills marriagC with. Caroline Drake
was therefore Illegal. AMI ....... K0sina Knight
became the lawful wife Of.....,. William Cox.
The heuCll accordingly ordered. George Merrined
tafullne Dltke
to be prosecuted, and discharged William Cox.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

They have commenced to catch stur-
geon between Marcus Hook and Chester.
Before long the best fishing ground will
be betwse the Hook and Tinicum Island,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Dr. Klnes Great Nerve Restorer is the
marvel of the age for all Nerve Diseases. All
fits stopped free Send to 82l Arch street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Bad blood always causes trouble. 1t may be
family fight or boils, pimples, itch, letter, &C.;
but no matter, "Dr. Lindsey's BLOOD Searcher'
is the cure-ah.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
A Foul-mouthed Woman

After all. a gentle purgative is the best means
of curing headache. liver complaint, biiousness,
DC Use "Selers Liver Pills.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
4 ConnubiaI Involvement.

We have seldom read of greater connu-
bal Involvement, personally, than the
following, which Col Forney publishes,
growing out of a case of bigamy that re-
Gently came before court of Plymouth.
Thrown into tabular form the facts are
~ tulloWs
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

The tomb Of the Association of the
Army of Northern Virginia, and the
statue of Stonewall Jackson, in the
Metairie Cemetery, at New Orleans, were
dedicated yesterday, in the presence of
several thousand people. General Fitz-
hugh Lee delivered an address.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12

Then Bronchitis, Cheek the first with HALEs
liuSEY OF IloREuoUND AND TAR.
Pixies Toothache drops cure in ne minute
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-30
LATEST TELEGnhMs CONDENSED.

The man Lanicr who kill ed d. c. Love at
Greenyille, Miss. n few days ago, was dis
charged by the examining court. II seems
Love had an.unsuccessful sutor,ior the hand
of Lanier's wife before she was mar
ried TO Lanier and because of her refusal
of him, prosecuted her in every way he could
After she married Lanier he continued his
prosecutions, and finally made an assault
upon her too horrible for publication
Lanier then killed him, and on the eNamin-
ing trial the magist ;ate who presided, ai-
ter hearing all the evidence, SAID II have
been practising lawyer for more than
twenty Years, and have never seen or read
of sucn case as this. There Is no law to
which defendant in case Ike this could
hppcal. Ifany one in n position occupied
by him had sued for damages, he would
simply have been laughed at 1t is therefore
my opinion that he did simply what | or
any other man of honor would have
done. and |, thcreioredischarge the priso
ner and bid him go hence without. delay"
The decision was received with rounds cfap-
plause.
DIR. George W. Cole, formerly of Dallas n
detective operating in Kansas, and a man
in his employ named A. ii. Blanchard,
were arrested day or two ago at Topeka,
Kansas. and tailed on charge of obtaining
q note for $40 under false. pretenses
Cole says man named Arnetta
gave him q note for $40 on
a man named Thompson for collection, the
note being secured by q chattel motgage
He sent Blanchard TO Thompson with the
note and Thompson gave blanchard q note
for $40, which covered the s75 and the
amount Of his Coles expenses. He says
he then sent Arnetta word of the trade he
had made aud requested that the mortgage
be returned to Thompson, but Arnetta would
not do il, but bringing suit on II recovered
Judgment. Cole then sold the note he held
and pocketod the money to save his ex.
penses, he said.
The actual net loss by the Michigan forest
Ares Is Sl,722,0Sl. An area of l,sOO square
miles was burned over, including l,l41
| dwellings,, twenty-eight hool-houscs, eight
| hurrhes, 1870 stores, twelve hotels, thirty.
| our grist and sow-mills and twenty docks,
| pcCuniary aid is greatly needed Tor the suf.
t,rers by the calamity yet, the call for re.
liei having been rather meagerly responded
TO.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-30
Austin.
au
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
lAusrIN, October 20.--A gentleman from
the north who for years has been engaged
in the construction of water works, accom-
panied the governor and Senator Ter
rell last evening to Barton's creek, and after
careful examination stated that the ma
chincry and pipe, with capacity to supply
the capitol land office and the asylum with
water from Bartons creek for all purposes,
could be had for $4,000. Twenty thous.
and dollars were appropriated by the
last legislature to supply water to the luna
tic asylum, and it is said the board will
postpone action until the extra session of
the legislature in the hope that the thirty
thousand dollars to connect all the govern
water works will be appropriated. The
deaf and dumb and lunaiic asylums are
now dependent on clstems and wells, and
as pure and cold water Is an
absolute necessity at these institutions the
adoption of this movement would abun-
dantly meet this want, as the water of Bar
tons creek is considered the purest and
coolest in Texas.
The capitol board, after several weeks
labor, have approved of the new
capitol plans. Many changes have
been made in respect to material,
mostly on the suggestion of the ar
chitects. For rough work limestone
OF uniform texture and standing test of
5000 pounds to the cubic inch has been Sc
lected In the specifications nothing that
involves expense is left 20 the discretion
of the architects.
The state quarantine at all ports will be
ready to reinstate il fOny danger threatens
the state.
Mr.. Andrew Alther an architect here, in
Sti utcd suit to-day against Mr.. Myers, the
Capitol architect, in $4,000 for deiama-
tion.