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The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
AL0DGE REUNION,
A'nOers of Lafayette Lodge, A. #
FL A. NJ, Had IA Good Time,

A'nOers of Lafayette Lodge, A. #.
rnu A. NJ, Had IA Good Time.
IDi Of Lafayette Lodge No. IA, A.
A ~, was held in the auditorium
0da House, last night, where the
M been iloOred over and six large
ao'ol' \ banquet was given here
guests sat down to the repast about
l,s a Davidson, ". NJ, presided and
uo's Present were Charles B. Lore,
TH%Pl n w. Il. Watson, Newport; Rev.
A,p ", Lewis, Middletown; Rev. George
DOO''' Harry Sharpley, Esq, and
'lolvs were loaded down with straw
iyt , cream, fruits, nuts, confections,
H., aoun1dnce. The addresses were in
"a suu wen received, being as fol-
G "laIIu Lodge of Delaware" Grand
l,.ou'. Joseph " Il. Watson "Masonry, ("
OS' w. Dubois ; "The Ladies, "
y p, D. Lore, Esq, "Our Invited
or"l %', r w. G. W. Lewis; "The
ll,o SiOu' W.. order, . William A. Reynolds.
h" G l'as Sls furnished by Trinity Choir,
A. y'y yt,a tl,radSerShip I, of Mr.. Q. B. Rhoads,
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Innnrinc for II Daughter.

The Mayor to-day received letter from
Marydel from Mrs Townsley, asking for
information concerning woman who died
in the Wilmington smallpox hospital, and
thought to be daughter of the writer. An
investigation at the Registrars office shows
that on May 4, Mary Townsley, aged 10,
died in the hospital, and was buried in the
Potters' Field. The girls right name was
Catharine, and the mother will be given the
facts If wished, the body can be removed
in six months.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
TRUSTEES OF THE POOR.

All Bids Rejected for the Purchase of the
Almshouse Property at To-day's Meet
ing.
A meeting of the Trustees of the Poor was
held to-day at the Almshouse. Ten mem
bers were present, Messrs Bird, Watkins,
Jemison and Brinton being absent. Trustee
Armstrong was called to the chair, and dur.
ing the session this forenoon all bids for the
purchase Of the Almshouse property were
rejected.
At the meeting this afternoon some plan
will be decided upon for the disposal of the
prOpertY.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
PERSONAL.

President Isaac Hinckley, of the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore railroad,
and William Sellers of Philadelphia were in
st. Paul, Mimi, on Saturday.
Mr.. B, Scott, Jr., was in the city yesterday
making preparations for his fifteenth annual
sale of fine oil paintings. Mr.. Scott Is well
known In Wilmington and there Will be
general rejoicing among lovers of fine pie
lures over the fact that he is again about to
exercise his taste in selecting gallery OF
paintings for sale here.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
worcester Ra,lroad Eleotion,

Snow HILL, MD, May 3O.-The stock
holders of the Worcester Railroad met in
Snow Hill to-day. The following officers
were elected: DIR. George w. Bishop, presi-
dent N. L. McCready, John Bodine, Hen
derson Moore, of New York; John NJ. Rob
inson of Baltimore city; Thomas Baum
gardner, of Lancaster, Pa. @. E. Stockley,
of Delaware; Hon. George w. Covington,
Hon. E. X. Wilson, George W. Purnell,
Joseph r. Purnell and Thomas d. Purnell,
Esqs., of Snow Hill, directors The earn
ings of the road for the year were about
$4,000.
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CongressIonal Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, May 30,-The whole session
of the United States House of Representa-
tives yesterday was consumed by eontinu-
ance of the struggle over the South Carolina
election case. The Democratic members of
the House will, it is said, submit resolu-
tion at the earliest opportunity, reciting the
action of the Speaker in refusing to enter
tain Mr.. Springer's appeal from his decision
on Monday, and declaring that, Sin the
Judgment of the minority, the Chair ruled
arbitrarily, and in so doing violated not
only the rules of the House of Representa-
tives but the Constitution of the United
States -
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- Five Thousand Dunkers in Council.

DAYTON, May 30.-The Brookville branch
of the bunker Church opened its session
at Brookyille to-day. Members of the
church to the number of 5000 from
all parts of the country were present.
Resolutions were passed and motions were
adopted sustaining their action in parting
from the younger branches of the church
which advocate the more worldly customs
Of to-day, and among these STRUCTURES was
one that no member of church should en-
gage in raising tobacco.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
Change of Nirht Clerks.

After faithful service of nine years as
night clerk in the Clayton House, John Nj.
Shippers has resigned his position and lett
the hotel. Mr., Shippers, who is succeeded
by j. p. McWilliams of Chester county, Pa,
has numerous friends, not only in this city
but throughout the country, who will regret
the necessity compelling him to leave the
position he SO ereditably and satisfactorily
filled. The new clerk made his bow over
the counter last night.
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Horrible Crime.

CHICAGO, May 30.-A Peoria specialsay
"Report comes from Lancaster Landing
ILL.,, that Milton Clifford, whose wife recently
bore twins, strangled them in their cradle
and buried them with it. He then left hi
wife alone in a critical condition for severa
hours, when he related what he had done
adding that he hoped she would be dead
when he returned. He then fed. A large
force is securing the country in search o.
him
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A young Woman,s suicide.

Bertha Beckhardt, aged 10 years, living at
committed suicide about / O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon by shooting herself
with pistol belonging to her father, The
cause assigned for the act is q display of
temper because of the severe reproof Of her
mother in consequence of the young woman
having remained away from home all night.
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The IInsnital Sale.

The fine double brick building on Frank
lin between Seventh and Eighth streets,
known as the city hospital property, will be
sold at public sale by Heald Il Co. to-mor-
row evening at O'Clock. 1t will be sold
one-half with the privilege of the other half
at the same rate and is good opportunity
for investment.
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TAMRUNNING AMUCK
.,ue s1EEos osINAcRowD
ONs'"o Of PEOPLE.
ousAcc1DENT ON FOURTH ST.
,na,idson & Bro. Runs Away
pam ., ,,.o a crowd of Market Poopie
!, IoIures Eight.

II o'clock to-day a runa-
MI! Sci Soionping to Davidson q Brother
Iealll ,u. Uc'y " heavy wagon dashed down
iraNlns among the wagons crowding
suts' suits.o,rbfare. scattering wrecked
4. ulO'VTs eyery hand. At Fourth street IA
!, s,nvl W was gathered around the muck
'lVsu .TS TS ne horses sprang headlong
lAsI ~ neople, crushing men, women and
T urder loot and scattering destruc-
4 "a nnssible death on all Sides
na ,.Pm was driven by a man named
Td% .na omnloy of Davidson a. Brother.
llnaS,v ID ~, W. Tss caused by the reckless
uII" a man who was coming down
,.oot y, Jopes was backing the wagon
H. S"To marble ward, when this man came
" anS n,S'S allowed one of his wheels to
! ,Sa & horses Of Davidson q Brother.
'no at.rted them of and they ran down
,,raat S,a,' st illll speed, and turning into
oontinped their course toward Fourth.
,I,,'i, ,Ia s,st tbey were manageable, but
irO, % held on and was finally thrown
,no % wanp In the course down King
almost every wagon on the east side
market place was badly broken, the
running on that side. Men ran in to
|bem hut were thrown aside or beneath
|bpels and SO the runaway team con
4 until Fourth street was reached.
|hg across the open space they ran
In 10 the southeast corner where u
|rof market stands are located, and
llghly wild, plunged right
IyTo THE CROWD.
sfya hundred people were gathered
lhe stand at this moment, and the
MI followed was a terrible one. A
0pe we're crushed beneath the hoofs
illses and the wagons heavy wheels,
tu Of the stands were completely
Ashel. All of those thrown down
more orless injured and five persons
Eey badly hurt.
b Cole, who keeps one of the stands,
pushed beneath the wagon, cut badly
thc head, and it is feared is internally
y.
Cole, wife of the above, was also
hurt, The extent Of her injuries
bot be gathered at the time.
Blackwell, Mr.. Coles step-daughter,
aly hurt.
Harry Witsil, residing at Front and
\ On streets, was knocked down and had
|ad and face terribly cut.
Outen, an old gentleman who sells
omission for s. n. Smeltz, was run
h The horses and hurt internally.
names Of the people hurt could not be
I promptly, as those in the neighbor-
sFeTe 50 excited over the affair.
Is some moments before the injured
could be gotten from beneath the
and the horses feet, and when they
aken ont the Coles were taken TO their
cn Sixth street, near Spruce, and Mr..
was carried to the house of Mr..
Mrs. Witsil was taken home and
nlured people were cared for.
huckster stands demolished were
Of Charles Ramspiger, Jacob Cole,
Nhilce and Mrs. Hoover. The horses
ld hurt. Having did the damage
lool in the crowd until taken away by
ytr
SERIOUS INJURY.
gulen Is believed to be very badly
Dh. Burwell and Grimshaw were
u and attended him, and shortly
noon his condition was such that It
N the nhvsirions
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An Enormous Legal Fee.

NEW ORLEANS, May 3O.-Judge Houston
to-day rendered decision in the case of
James Mcconnell vs.. the city of New
Orleans in favor of the plaintiff for over
$4,000, exclusive of interest and costs, for
professional services rendered the city in the
Gaines cases.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
LOCAL LACONICs.

Officers Chambers and McVey indulged in
a foot race yesterday afternoon. The dis
tance was 100 yards and McVey came out
ahead.
A number of drop-bottom gondola cars
will be shipped to the Norfolk and western
railroad to-day by Bowers, Dure " 20.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
ADMINISTERING JUSTICE.
Cases Disposed of by the Mayor at tn
CITY Hall.

When the chief announced last evening
that the next prisoners name was Sheridan
His Honor inquiringly asked, "PhilipF ~
And so it proved to be. Philip Sheridan
was therefore fined 80 cents and costs for
being drunk.
James Matthews, young man of about
20, was fined S. and costs for assaulting
John NJ. Ennis, man old enough to be his
father, and "heavin' railroad couplin's" at
him.
Robert Lynn, chronic won't-do-any-
thing-if he could, was sent to New Castle
for 80 days.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
,',, opera House Tonight.

nlN, AVN Joslin's face that has hoer
|aunSrn,,o rS~ our citizens for several days
lpDear 'Uus W 8 autographs in store windows
b. cyHaai slt; A good fund Of bnmor
|haralg,og.l gygled' Concerning the star and
Acadsro,!a a New York journal saws |:
b wiMoy wiy o. Music was filled last even
present 'ss n Charles L. Davis and com
b JosIh' ''S ~ character comedy entitled
England e. as The representative of a
IN hattcndanner. d,ariner. 1t was promised that
minutes "'Ge I should have 1sO laughs
Hppearancc,e IT II was ' hardly the case, for
was the I si,., VI Alvin Joslin" on the
ncc to Sign ig.lal ior the risibles of the
fSntlnuoass sTg f., way to laughter, which
Davis conoor,ii n ror more than three hours.
Ile9t, while Sip pliGn p5 Of his character is
|led. ' us dialect could hardly be
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
Promnt PAYMENT.

Tho North American Insurance Company
of Philadelphia, and the Altna Of Hartford,
Conn, through James Woolley, agent, paid
their part of the loss TO the stock of McLear
s. Kendall to-day. The North American
paid 81 800 and the Ktna $1,000.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
nriohn0l narItt to visit BOSTON.

BosToN, May 30.-Michael Davitt has &c.
cepted the invitation Of the committee tC
attend the Boston centennial celebration Of
Irish independence ON June 10 and II. A
private dispatch from him, received to-day
says he will arrive on the nth.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WEATHER INDICATIONS
FOR TO-DAY. tf
VARIOUS EVENTS BRIEFLY TOLD.
\ United States Marshal In TrOubIe-A
Big California Fire-Items of Interesr
From all Around.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, May S1.-For the Middle
Atlantic States, increasing cloudiness,
with rain, warmer southerly winds, lower
pressure
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an Additional storv

PditloaaIH IHfnaall stnGa Il. will most probably put
s WI Wbiltal tls E W work of rebuilding HS'Sage cog,
4 'u' little doubt of this being @
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31

"Afraid" exclaimed Madame Patti,
when asked if she did not fear assassination
in Russia, ''not bit of it, The Russians
can always get another Gar, but never
another Pattip'
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nn,.,>H~-.
alumOre VisItor.

Wilmington S5 about tS;N rs Heptasophs will
\ iFHendship ,S Go, evening on a social
fA' oonclaye No. /, II. or
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
mrs AND RUNS.
'eu by Amateur Base Ball
Climbs
~ 31 Sid lth 9th 9th 7th sth 9th

lits- a ! o o o or
Bor, U o o II %
maicb "r% ',.,, and the Jumbo clubs also
b game, which was won by the
HesuItc5i iI,nts IN ts played by Our Boys II
d rcnor, D.uos in the city will favor us by
ro'' ol games played at this office.
The daily gazette., 1882-05-31
sERIOrs injury.

Iguien y Is believed to be very badly
Dh Burwell and Grimshaw were
ID and attended him, and shortly
noon his condition was such that 1t
u The physicians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
A QUESTION OF ARMY PROMOTION.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-The Office Of AS
slsant General having become vacant by the
promotion of Assistant surgeonGeneral Crane to be
surgeonGeneral questions arise concerning the eI-
stence OF limitations upon the appointing power In
gard to the grade from which the vacancy should be
filed The matter referred by the Secretary Of War
to the Attorney General in letter in which he sub
United the following questions for opinion thereon
FTst-The Office Of Assistant-Surgeon-General with
the rank Of colonel having been made vacant by the
appointment OF the late incumbent TO the Office Of Sur
geon-General is it position which under the pro-
visions OF the law officer next in rank possesses an
inchOate right
SecOnd-should this be determined an1rmatively,
which officer Of the Medical Department is entitled to
the promotion
In reply to the first question the Attorney
General says that no officer possesses an In.
chOate right TO the vacant Office of Assistant Surgeon
General To the second branch OF the inquiry he gives
his opinion that the vacancy be filled by appoint
ing thereto any Of the live surgeons who hold the
rank OF colonel the Chief MedI3a PurvayOr TALL OF
whom hold offices OF the grade IN the Medical Corps
a. that OF the vacant oiicel or 1t may be filled by
appointing thereto the senOir officer In the Medical Corps
having the rank OF eutenantcOOnel wdicn IA the Xt
Oeow Inc latter officer il, by the rules Of pro-
motion IN the military service, entitled to the vacancy
SurgeOnGeneraI belongs and unless of the officers
OF tEat Grade above mentioned appointed that office
those rules require that he should be given the ap
pOlutnGul,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
GEYERAL WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REPORT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Gin addition to the
brief report the Secretary OF War heretofore pub
lshed, Adjutant-Gen Drum has submitted TO the
General OF the Army detailed report showing the or
ganation of tho Army the distribution OF troops in the
divisions Of the Atlantic the Missouri and the Pacific
the military geographical divisions departments and
posts with distribution OF troops post Offices Telegraph
stations and railroad stations boat landinge
Also statements Of casualties, trials by courtsnartial
and assignments of recruits and reenstments during
the fiscal year ended June 80 1892. There 6,1S1
discharges 223 deaths and 374 desertOns, making the
total loss to the Army 10,1 las. There 592l new
recruits assigned and 1920 reenlstments. The number
OF enlisted the service who drawing in
creased pay under the Congress Of August 1884,
is 826l The number Of those who will become entitled
to increased paw under Of Congress Of May 10, 1872
during the fiscal year ending June 80 is 10s94 and tho
number OF enlisted In service whose terms will
expire during the same fiscal year is 3549. oompar
ison with the figures submitted last year shows thst
while tue number of men discharged the service BY
sentence OF c0urt-mara Is less by ITO than during the
year 1SS081 the number OF Refreshments has fallen of
GA, and the number OF desertOns Is 800 In excess
The total number OF enlistmens during the year was
1874 OF these, 4907 we're natveborn and 2,S27 or
foreign birth. General Drum renews bis recommends
OF present authorized strength OF the Army be Al
lowed for thorough instruction at the recruiting depots
and further provision be made for the instruction OF
men at the recruiting depOts. General Drum makes
many recommendations, and renews Others previously
made, for the Improvement Of the service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
REPORTS FROM THE CENSUS BUREAU

WA>HNGToN, Nov 6-The Census Bureau has
issued a special bulletin devoted to statistics Of
the manufacture Of petroleum, from which it ap-
pears that. the 31st OF May, 1880, there were
in the United states eghtysix petroleum manufacturing
establishments with invested capital of S27395. TAG
The amount of crude oil used during the year was
127 gallons and the value OF manufactured
ducls $43,70521s.
The c, Bureau has also issued special bulletins
latng the commercial fisheries OF the South Atlantic
and Middle States. The following are summaries OF the
statistical tables presented; South Atlantic States
Persons employed, 81, AIS; fishing vessels,
3Ol4; tonnage OF same, 6OSSGi fishing boats,
1885, capital dependent the fishery
industries Ss951722; pounds of fish sold fresh for
TODD, 42j71 $40; pounds or hsh sailed
for fooo, 3O,579.5OO pounds OF proouc. 8
Otner than nsn for food 129,7l9,527;
pounds OF miscellaneous products for fertilizers,
other purposes, 9456SS00; value OF products 10
the hsherneu ~, 6O2.737
Middle States Persons employed, 16,017; fish
ing vessels, l,21l; tonnage Of vessels. 1886
fishing boats s,501; capital dependent ON
nsnery Industries, $4,5U9S@S; POUNDS OF
fsh sold fresh iood 55,277,776; pounds OF fish
for food 24S4 900; pounds OF other products Tor
food 80 75s3s6 pounds OF miscellaneous products Tor
mixers and other purposes, 3l0,OO57OO; value OF
products i'll marketable condition, S5,o74.e99
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
MAss-MEETING OF GERMANS.

A mass.meeting of German citizens was neiu
aast night at the Cooper Institute TO raty the nona
sion of Allan Campbell and his associates ON .ne ci''
ticket Oswald Ottendorfer was chosen chairnan' AZ.
delivered a short address in which ne spoke Vi
the deep interest which German citZehs' "e
spdependent workngmen, had IN Keeping
Che city government honest ana enoien.'
Mr. Edso he said. had announced that ne "ouiu au'
minister Ills Office elected purely business p
sples He was no doubt sincere but would not DO po
40 free himself from the who nominated hiln ino
men on the Citizens ticket however, were wlthou o
gations 10 any party and would make honest capapie
oub servants After number OF Vice-presldehIs anu
secretaries had been chosen resolutions were READ CON
demning Tammany Hail and the United" Democraio
tioket and approving the Citizens ticket. ,..,o.
Carr Scburz was the first speaker upon the
He was greeted with Ongcontinued cheers ana
by the audience that Ill ed every seat ara al to
IN the hail. He said that the CITY government sio t
have no connection with National politics. Al VIA. eno
cirzens expected the city officials was cream
good DO ce good SAM AIRY inspectl0n,good scuooiS
SDy in fin incal and pure non 'parS, -,
The CITY government should not be hosps'i lu -
cal trainps and oegglrs. The men on the Dcnocla.o
yeKet would be- If elected, the tools OF an nlSVt
Ions political boss" while those on sac CllLehs
would be free honest. efficient officials Tue auuoHDo
laughed o. appauded almost constantly throuEnot
Sclurzs address After him Edward Iamsed anu
made short speeches. and the resolutions were "uo'
with enthusiastic shouts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
THE POUGHKEEPsIE POSTMASTER.
A DENIAL OF WILLIAM l. THoKN's CHARGES

A DENIAL OF WILLIAM ]. THoRN'S CHARGES
To the EditOr Of The Tribune.
SIR The statement in several NewYo
papers this morning purp Jrdng to come from William
Thorn, chairman OF the Young Mems Republican
Club OF Poughkeepsie, does gross injustice TO
the Postmaster of this city, aud conveys a
false impression that common honesty requires should
be corrected There is such organization here the
Young Mems Republican CLUB. The man who calls him
self its chairman lie All unprincpled fellow, who
driven Of the Republican organization time
for his corrupt practices, and has since acted
with the Democrats. lie sent large guam
tity of crculoIs to the POnghkeepse Post ONCE
on Saturday, and they forwarded as rapidly as the
facilities OF the Office permitted. Regulations
OF the Department require that sealed mat
ter be given the prece ence, and some
OF them had To wait till letters could DC disposed Of and
werer cturned Thorn ar his request The attempt To
connect MIR. Carpenter with 1t Is ridiculous.
JOHN l. PLATT
Editor P0ugtteepse Edyle.
Poughkeepsie, ". T., Nov. O, 1882.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
PROSPECTS IN JERSEY CITY.

The prospect of Republican victory in the
With Congressional District Of New-Jersey has been
perceptbly Frightening during the last two weeks aua
especially the last few days. and Jersey City Repup-
cans say that 1t would be surprising II the o'ooo
Democratic majority in the district were wiped out ana
Mr.. Collins elected to Congress by between oOo ana
1000 majority The disafectioD among Democrats mas
attained alarming proportions and yesterday The Agns
which mas heretofore been the organ u the DtOci
Marty predicted Mr. McAdODs probable defeat ana te
loss OF three or four Democratic AssemDylnen. lnIs
condition OF affairs attributed TO apathy ana uissats
faction IN the party, resulting from the fact tha' IL ~
being managed by iIs worst element. ,,,,
The Repn5icans Will PROBABLY carry the ISL lIlu,
IVth aud VIII Districts in Jersey City; the Democrats
the ia VIth WIEN and KIN Districts, and tue WIN
aud IXth Districts somewhat d0npliul, WIN lhe
chances in favor Of the Republican candidates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-07
ANXIOUS ONLY ABOUT O BRlEN.

The headquarters OF the KepuDIIcan COuHIy
Committee in the Victoria Hotel presented lively scene
last night number OF the district leaders were there
md were offering to wager that OIren wonld be elect
ed How this is to be done they would not divuse but
they seemed TO feel very confident II was inmated
that good deal of fine work" would be done, which
when explained means that certain trades will be made
with Democratic leaders. Until late into the night car
riages were arriving aud departing bringing tidinSs
from the various district leaders and taking messages
from o rien them 1t Is noticeable that the only
portraits exhibited in the Republican County headquar-
fers are those OF Judge Foger and Mr. OBr1en. Ihesc
are the only two candidates that We care anything
about" said one Of O'Brens neutenants and II Is the
General npr, ssion that he only echoed the sentiments
OF his leader and some OF the other machine NOrkeTr