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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

In his travels and explorations in South Amer
lea, became deeply interested in the wonderful
properties Of the Coca plant Consumption and
asthma, he says, are unknown among the natl
yes who use it, and it is furthermore condu-
Give to longevity. The Coca forms one of the
ingredients of the Liebig Co.'S celebrated Coca
Beef Tonic. at is conducive to health and
longevity Its use is very beneficial. Exam
pies of longevity are numerous among the
Indians who from boyhood up have used 1t.
Cases are not unfrequent of Indians attaining
the great age of 1870 years. says Professor ]. J.
Van Tshudi, CTravels in Peru, along the
Andes. &c.) Be sure to get Liebig Cos Coca
BeefTonic as there are worthless Counterfeits.
1t is invaluable in dyspepsia liver complaints,
SC, lmitatOrs will he prosecuted.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
YANRTON'S GUESTS.
The city Short of Fuel, Light and
E0od-SheIter for LOCO.

Associated Press Dispatch.
YANKToN, April l3.-Yankton is almost
destitute of fuel and coal oil and short Of
provisions. This fact, with the continued
winter weather, adds to the suffering
among the homeless families who have
been drowned out.
The city can furnish shelter for about
1000 and is making great efforts to sup
ply clothing, fuel and provisions from its
limited stores. As soon as the gorge
breaks boats can be sent below for sup
plies. .5-.... .s. ....
Al the railroads west of Yankton are
showed in. The damage to steamboat
property will amount to 100000, includ-
ing two boats sunk, the IlesterA and the
.S,RteHe.
The steamers Rtni,aL, Nellie Peek, Belle
Heiena, Btach HtHs, Josephine, Rosebad,
Meal and Big Horn are all lying high up
ON the ice and far inland.
They aie damaged to the extent of
$4,000. but will be put alloat as soon as
the weather will permit, probably within
30 days.
The losses to property in general can
not now be estimated but they must he
very great. The flood season has only
begun, as the entire Missouri slope is
buried in snow.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
uELTIN'S TRIAL.


Special Correspondence Of state Journal
DENTON, MD, April S.--1he Melvin assault
case came to a sudden an unexpected conclu-
sion to-day by the ruling out of the letters
which the defense sought to introduce in
evidence. A compromise was effected the
State withdrawing the count in the indict-
ment charging intent to kill and the jury
under the courts instruction, rendered yer-
dict of guilty of assault and battery" The
court reserved sentence until tomorrow.
The letter which the defense wished to
introduce il as follows:
Dearest Friend. | am sad and lonely this
evening. OH long so much for your pres.
ence and friendly sympathy to cheer and con
sole me. | do so earnestly desire to see and
talk with you yet a cruel world would seem
to forbid our meeting openly. Then, dear
friend, will you not permit me to wait for you
II the branch on the south of your house on
Thursday evening, at o'clock, Ii can hand
you this note in time. If not there, on Friday
Saturday. evening, at moonset, about
will be moon-lighted. There can be no
apprehension of annoyance from anyone, as
shall avoid observation, and am prepared. But
dearest friend, If you do not appear, and deem
II best not to come, will submit Above all
things desire to please you. So If you do not
come will not think to blame you although.
my disappointment should be deep, and painful
Do not come unless you wish to, and it pleases
you. | will wait until o'clock, or later Ii
NOu utSiIt 10 Wlllt W Nbu ttll lllt post
office without nOtOriety, as your letter will be
handed to me alone, aud without observation.
Yours"
The following is another of these lettera;
DENTON, MD, Sept ~, 1879. Friday Morn
ing.-MY DEAREST FRIEND: THESE
stars are believed to represent kisses The
world Is so censorious that desire to avoid
offering any opportunity for their evil tongues
But desire so much to talk with you. Icannot
write so clearly. Then, dearest friend, | will
be at the crossing Of the ravine south of your
house at $50 o'clock this friday evening and
tomorrow Saturday evening at o'clock. |
will wait until late do so much hope to see
you. Yet II you prefer to stay away will not
complain. You know what is best to do. After
that time the moon will shine until you go to
your school. | cannot write in detail OF my
travels but will tell you when we meet. Ever
your friend.
These letters were captured by the Melvin
brothers months previous to the assault. and
their sister had no conversation with Jump
after their discovery.
On Saturday James +. Melvin, who pleaded
guilty at Denton, Caroline county, on Friday,
to an assault upon Robert j. Jump, was SEN
fenced by the court to pay fine Of 81 and
the costs OF the case, and to be imprisoned GU
days in the county Jail. He took his SEN
tence quietly.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

The Annual Meeting on the 10th
Tho Extent Of the Presbytery.

The semi-annual meeting Of the Presbytery
of New Castle will be held at Elkton, Mary
land, on Tuesday, the 10th of April. The
session will open at 7,30 p. m. The Presby-
terry includes the whole of this peninsula, and
numbers so churches and 46 pastors. Each
of these pastors has seat in the Presbytery
and each church is entitled to send an elder
asa delegate.
Rev. Henry Rumor, of st. Georges, is mod
orator of the Presbytery, and Rev. W. W.
Heberton, of Elkton. stated clerk. 1t cannot
be told at present what will come before the
Presbytery, except the election of two pastors
and two elders, to represent the Presbstery IN
the general assembly, which will meet in
Buffalo, N. Y, on May 10th. There will be a
few changes in some of the churches, but in
Wilmington and vicinity no changes will take
Dlace
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

Suu -uhS Ulbt NtiS- dA~Nh seotSiNay
are I'd follows
GRAND JURORS.
Joseph Miller, Brandywins.
George Sellers, Brandywine.
Joseph NJ. Pussy, Wilmington.
Samuel N. Pussy, Wilmington,
William I. Porter, Wilmington,
Henry Swayne, Christian.
James II. Hoffecker, ChristieDa.
john Filling, White Clay Creek.
Miller u. Barton, White Clay Greek.
.Io-iah Lewden, New Castle.
A2ariuh n. smith. New Castle.
Edward Challenger New Castle.
Samuel Mcintyre, Peucader.
p. Braiuard Ferris. Pencader.
Thomas Bird, Red Lion.
John I. Cheairs, Red Lion.
Sereck Il. Shallcross, st. Georges.
Martin Il. Walker, st. Georges.
John i. Wilson, Appoquiniinink.
Joseph Roberts, Appoquiuimink.
Richardson II. Armstrong, Blackbird.
samuel A. Armstrong. Blackbird.
PETIT JuRoRs-rIRsr PANEL.
Harry N. Perkins, i;randywine.
Charles Paschall, Brandywine.
Thomas ). Dixon, Brandywine.
Joseph n. Cooling. Wilmington.
Samuel NJ. Culbrft, Wilmington.
MeiIlS lhylOr wilmington.
Abner HOllingsworth, Christiana.
Thomas 7. Lyman, Cbristlana.
Win, Press, Chistlana.
Arthur Jackson, Mill Greek
Gilbert Mhltenan, Mill Greek.
Amos II. Streets, Mill Greek.
Samuel L. Garrett, White Clay Creek.
W. L. Griffith, White Clay Greek.
Isaac y. Morrison, White Clay Creek,
Samuel Alrichs Pencader,
Jehu W. Davis Pencader.
James Curlett. Pencader.
Samuel NJ. Porter. New Castle
Jesse Reeves, New Castle.
Edward G. Morley, New Castle.
Thomas O'Neill, Red Lion.
William II. Colscoot, Red Lion.
Lewis 7. Mcdowell, st. Georges.
Merritt n. Willis st. Georges,
Julian Cochran, st. Georges.
Albert Lyman, Appoqunimink.
William l.. II. Tatman. Appoquinilniuk.
William q. Beck, Blackbird.
William i. Green. Blackbird.
PETIT JURoRs-sEcoND PANEL.
Moses America (eol.), Brandywine.
Thomas $. Weldon, Brandywine.
Thomas Warren, Brandywine.
d. II. Taylor, Wilmington.
Frank Q. Stidhan, Wilmington.
Henry Grant, Wilmington.
George W. Ely, Christiana
Vincent $. Fliun, Christiana.
Ellis s. Graves, Christiaua.
Lewis Miller, Mill Creek.
Charles Hindle, lIill Greek.
Thomas Shakespeare, Mill Creek.
JOHN A. AcChntock, White Clay Creek.
George Johnson White Clay Creek.
William Bratt0n, White Clay Creek.
Abram Il. Biggs. pencader. ..
Delaware CLARK, Pencadur.
Nathaniel Spencer, Pencader.
Mm. j. l.ank, New Castle.
James NJ. llirst, New Castle.
VIM. b. Herbert, New Castle.
John A. Hunter, Red Lion.
Henry Seane, He'd Lion.
James Eordhnm, Red Lion.
Isaac Jones. Jr., st. Georges.
Henry G. Tunllin, ST. Georges.
Clarence d. Staats, Appoquinimink.
Horace W. Crockett, Appoquinimink,
John l.. Brockson. Blackblrd.
Morlimore Richards, Blackbird.
Moses America, of Brandywine hundre
has the distinction of being the first color,
man who has been placed on the jury for Al
of the courts of Delaware,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

Associated Press. dispatches.
a mass of ice II inches thick yester-
day carried away the island wharves at
Toronto.
An official Roman organ says that Italy
has no intention Of going to war with
France, and is convinced that the Tunis
troubles willnot interfere with the friendly
relations OF the two countries.
Mr.. j. H. Paine, brother of ex-commis-
sioner of patents, Albert E. Paine, of
Wisconsin, has been appointed chief clerk
of the Department of Agriculture to sue
coed Gen. L. A. Carmen, relieved.
AT the annual meeting of the Ontario
Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling
Club, held yesterday at Toronto, Canada,
40 clubs being represented, Lieutenant
Colonel Maiiitt of London was elected
president.
Mr.. John Hay, who has continued on
duty at the State department as first-as-
sistant Secretary of State pending the
confirmation of Mr.. Hit, his successor,
left the department to-day. As hefrst-as-
sistant secretary is the only one empow-
cred by law to act in the absence of the
secretary, Mr.. Blaine is compelled to
postpone his contemplated trip, his duties
being greatly augmented through the de-
lay in Mr.. Hits confirmation.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
The aoyernor,r Romb.heIl.

Governor Hamilton OF Maryland has pub
nshed a letter making general charges OF
gross abuses in the various departments Of
the State government. He says in one pas
sage There are Ill members in both houses
OF the Legislature. At the last session there
were l05 officers, employees and beneii-
ciaries exclusive of ministers of the
Gospel. The stationery, mileage and per
diem of members for the session was
S57, 76T. The stationery. mileage, and COM
pensation of the officers, employees and bene-
hciaries OF the Senate and House, exclusive of
the clergy. was s59,276. The details OF this
extraordinary expenditure for the officers, &C.,
10 more aggravated than the naked fact itself,
though that is certainly as bad as it can be.
AT the closing days of the session extra allow
anees and additional compensation were made
to number of officers and employees; true, not
by the General Assembly, but by the more
reprehensible and dangerous practice-on sep
arate orders OF each house-and they were all
paid"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
IMPORTaN7 APPOINTMENTS.
Governor Hall Continues superin-
tendent Groves in Office and Names
His Assistant.

special Correspondence Of State Journal.
DOVER, April Ex-Governor Hall to-
day reappointed State Superintendent
Groves and appointed Henry c. Carpen-
ter, assistant, under the new law.
Professor James II. Groves OF Smyrna,
State Superintendent of Free Schools, has
held since 1873 the office to which lie has
just been reappointed for another term of
one year.
Mr., Carpenter, who has just been
appointed assistant superintendent of free
schools under the new Law creating that
office with salary of $500 per year, has
been for some years past principal of the
public schools of Lewes. His reputation
as 4 teacher is good, and he was specially
active in organizing the State teachers
association L. L. 49,. .
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
UHEN WILL 1T BEGIN?
The Act Concerning Justices OF the
Peace In this County.

No one has been found yet who can tell
whom the bill limiting the Jurisdiction of the
justices OF the peace of New Castle county
and reducing the number of justices in Viii
mington TO three goes into effect whether 1t
is Immediately or one year from the date of
passage. 1t is matter that does not excite
much inquiry except that there is some
curiosity as to which of our justices we will
loae first
The matter affects Squire Brady more than
any one else. rs he will certainly be the first
TO 20 in case the act goes into force imme-
diately. But If one years grace is given he
will have the chance for reappointment
which may make him one Of the chosen
three, as his term expires III February, 1882.
Representative Bradford was not clear as to
the time the act takes effect, when asked
about it yesterday, and the justices them
selves do not know.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

Baltimore American
Judge John CLANCY, who died near Column
bus, Ohio, on Sunday, in the 92d year of his
age, was probably the Oldest ex-member Of
Congress of the United States. He was born
in MARYLAND on January 18th, 1898, and WAS
a Jackson elector in 1882. He WAS elected to
Congress in 1886, and served three terms. He
served five terms in the Ohio House Of Repre-
sentatives, and one term in the Senate. Under
the old constitution Of Ohio, he was an asso-
ciate justice Of the Circuit Court His third
wife survives him.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

Special Correspondence Of state journal.
DOVER, April Yesterday afternoon,
about o'clock, a colored man named
George Washington Walls was at the
Dover depot, with a cart load Of corn,
drawn by mule. Walls was leading the
mule when, train coming in, the animal
took fright and ran oil, knocking Walls
down. As he fell, one of the cart wheels
passed over his head, killing him on the
spot. An inquest was held last night
and verdict rendered in accordance
with the above facts. Walls was about
rs years old, unmarried and farm
laborer in the employ of John Hammond,
who resides some three miles from Dover
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

On the 9th of March The Nelcs and Observer
announced that one-half Of ticket No. 1I8l6 in
Louisiana State lottery, which drew the capital
prize of $4,000 in the drawing of March 9Th,
was held in Raleigh. Ever since that time the
inquiries as to who was the lucky man have
been constant and no efforts have been spared
from perfectly reliable source that Mr. Peter
NJ. Wilson, Secretary of the State Board of
Agriculture, was the fortunate person. The
news Of Mr.. Wilson'S great good fortune will
in all parts Of the State. for his friends are
legion.-Ruteiql, NJ c.. Ne,us and Observer
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

EXTRACT OF WITCH HAZEL quickly re.
lieves periodical sutferings of females. 1T pos
sesses peculiar power" says Professor Patti.
son, in his celebrated work on Diseases OF
Women, ''of relieving the sutferings of painful
periods. 1t wards off the suffering without In
any way interfering with the proper and
natural flow.N Beware of cheap counterfeits.
eases Of Women. Cures dlstguring pimples
and eruptions. sold in fifty cents and dollar
sizes.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
TIE Famous Patent Medicine

York. has recently been subjected to an extra
ordinary pressure-the pressure of crowds of
sufferers from coughs and colds in search of
HALE's HONEY or HoREuoUND AND TAR,
Of which he is the fortunate proprietor. The
popularity of the article is boundless and will
last for it is built on the solid foundation of
from the number ii has been instrumental in
saving from consumption. Bronchial affections
of every type vanish under its balmy and
halslmic influence with astonishing rapidity.
Sold by all druggists Principal depot, New
York. Ask for large size price 81 they are
much the cheapest.
j. Thornton Weaver, 1871 Ridge avenue,
Philadelphia, writes: ''HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUSp has ready sale"
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

Associated Press Dispatch.
ClNoiNSArl, April 13.-scrgeant Bates
who achieved notoriety by marching
through the southern states and through
portion of Europe bearing the American
flag is reported to be dying in abiect
poverty in Saybrook, III. He has wife
and six children.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
THE LAND OF JERSEY.

A Pennsgrove fisherman caught 81 shad
one day last week. 49,. ~.
A telephone exchange with 80 stations
will be organized at Atlantic City this
week.
1t is said that the Susie Mccall has
been repaired and improved since
last season at cost Of IS, 900,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
THE NEIT CASTLE ELECTION.
The Opposition to william Herbert
Laid Out Stiff and Cold.

special Correspondence OF State journal.
New CASTLE, April 13.-The election here
yesterday for members of City Csuncil and
standing the promises Of various persons who
opposed Mr.. William Herbert to make it warm
for that gentleman.
The total number of votes polled was 507.
OF these Samuel II. Black received 47s for
mayor, William +. Lane received 493 for trea-
surer. There was no opposition to either of
these candidates.
For assessor the vote was as follows
Israel Rulings, D., $40 John B. vining, Ind,
la ; Rulings majority, 205.
For City Council, on what is known as the
Herbert ticket, the vote stood:
William Herbert, D., 430 Hiram Borie, D.,
$50 3; James Toner, D., 1872.
The Independent ticket received the
following vote
Walter F. Wolfkill, Ind. 140; ]. NJ. Wise,
Jr., Ind, 107; ]. sherwood, Ind, lOl.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
Window Pleased.

Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, April l3.-Secretary Win
dom this morning received number OF
letters from holders of six per cent.
bonds who desire To have them converted
into 81 per cents, in accordance with the
offer made by the Treasury Department
IN the one hundred and second call The
Secretary says that the policy adopted
has thus far proven entirely satisfactory,
The national banks are responding to the
call very literally.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

A through freight train on the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore rail-
road, on Thursday night, was cut in two
by the breaking of coupling, after pass
ing Elkton, and the absence of the rear
cars was not discovered till the next
stopping place was reached. By good
luck, no accident occurred.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
ENGLAND AND russia.
The Hope Expressed That Pleasant
Relations VIII Continue.

LONDON, April l3.-Tle Deity Nsus in
its leader referring to the ST. Petersburg
dispatch, announcing that General Skobe-
left has retraeed his steps eastward, says;
Ii would be- an European misfortune
and little short OF calamity To England
aud Russia if the old suspicion and
jealousy We're renewed.
This unfortunate revival cannot be
avoided unless some explanations lie
promptly given Of General Skobeeff's
recent movements.
1t is just probable that Gen. Skobeleti's
journey eastward may he diplomatic
rather then military.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

The Philadelphia, Wilmington & Balti-
more Railroad Company is about establish
ing station for freight and passengers at
Iron Hill, in Cecil county. A depot aud
warehouse are to lie erected. The iron
pitts of Whitaker X Co. and others
furnish large amuunt of freight, the ore
being there put on cars for principio for
reduction.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
THEFLooDED VEST.
Substding of the Waters-Ice Piled no
Feet High on the Banks-HomeIess

Sufferers.
Associated Press Dispatch.
YANKToN, D. T., April 1.-The over
flowed water of the Missouri is gradually
subsiding, though the Toe is piled To a
hight of from 10 TO 30 feet along the bank
ard on the bars and bottom. Yankton is
filling up with refugees from the low
lands and the people are doing their best
to care for them. Outside help is needed,
however, as tho resources of the citizens
are not adequate to the demands Of the
thousands of people rendered homeless.
All these people possessed was swept
away. Nearly all the stock on the low
lands, hundreds of thousands of head.
was drowned. The farmhouses and viii
lagos are submerged or floating about in
the water. On the site of Green Island,
a village, OF the twenty houses but one
remains, and here the ice is from ten to
twenty feet deep.
The bottom from here to the Big Sioux,
50 miles long and from to 20 miles wide,
is still under water. Yanston parties are
still out in yawls bringing in the people.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
road runs over this bottom, though the
track is under water, it being the only
means Of communication with the outside.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
SMALL-P0X.

.issoelated Press Dispatch.

NFsFtIHteI TIt5s DIspatCH.
PHILADELPHIA, April l3.-The steamship
Lord Cliue, which arrived at her dock
here yesterday, from Liverpool, was not
permitted to land her passengers on ac-
count of the prevalence of smallpox on
board. There were two cases during the
voyage, one now convalescent and the
other still under treatment.
The sick man will be removed to the
municipal hospital. Meanwhile the pas
senger6 will be detained Oh board, and
the vessel will be funisated. The Two
cases were thoroughly Isolated, and none
Of the other psssrnsel5 came in contact
with the sick.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
Our Questions.

Are you a buyer of Mems or Boys
Clothing at retail? Do you need
clothing for the farm. the Office, the
Workshop. The courtroom, or the
pulpit? DO you want boys clothing
iof the school-room, or for dress7 Do
You preferto buy clothing ready-made
Or TO order? Are you in need of
shirts? ...5..
If yes, to any or all of these que
RIGS. state your needs to us. that wa
may send you samples and prices.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

Edward H. johnson, Philadelphia bar
tender, has been lodged in Jail at Norristown
on the charge Of having been accessory to the
murder of Samuel Clugston, at Valley Forge.
His name appeared on a card left behind by
the murderer. He will have hearing to-day.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
STRICKEN UfTu SMALL-POx.
4 West virginia Town Given Up 10
the Disease-No One 10 Bury the


the Disease-No One 10 Bury the
Dead. ....
Associated Press Dispatch
CINCINNATI, April l3.-Glover's Gap,
Marion county, West Virginia, is in a
panic stricken condition on account ofthe
ravages of smallpox.
4 young man belonging to the place
returned recently to his home. victim
to yarioloid, and spread the disease
through the town. The doctors are all
sick and there is nobody to bury the
dead. All who can do sesarc leaving the
town. The disease is spreading to Burton
Village. 10 miles distant.
The Governor was telegraphed to send
help to bury the dead, but replied that
the county authorities should attend to
the matter, The t;ains pass through the
town without stopping.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14
Marriages.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AT Asbury NJ. +.
parsonage on 9th inst, by Rev. Charles Hill
William II. Doughten and Lizzie Johnston, both
NJ this city,
the 18th Inst, by Friends
ceremony 1T the residence Of the BRIDES mother
No, 2Oi Washington street, Howard Pyle to
Anne, daughter Of the late i. Morton Poole both
Of this city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-04-14

James Christy & Son, tobacconists, at
the corner OF Sixth and Market streets,
have purchased the entire building for
$4,000. The building was a part of the
Dell Noblit estate, and was purchased of
Gregg Chandler.