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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
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Editor Gazette a. Journal: The list OF new
names this week is as follows: William
Fsvinser, Miles Messick, j. s. Deputy, p.
L. Barcus, j. II Anderson, Norris Msris,
Stephen NJ. Morgan, Isaac A. White,
Joseph W. Elliott, James 7. Richards,
Johu C, Short, A. Leroy Campbell, D. Il.
Corktsp, George X Spencer, Daniel
McCAullsy, C, 8. Woodrow, George s.
Elliott, Chsflss II. Jones, Alfred Short,
L, Z, Ssmmcns, Frank Boyer, &, S. Gar
risou. james a. Spencer, the Rev. William
W. Morgan, William +. Jones, John
Il. Deunahour, w. W. Tschuday.
From lecture by DR.. John A. McCorkle
At the session of 1854 of the Long Island
College,: 1.-The time has passed when a
physician can hide his ignorance, for any
great length of time, behind assumed
knoSledse and the credulity OF the
peopls. The public have right to
more general Knowledge OF the agents
which SO nearly concern their welfare,
ana the knowledge OF narcotics and slim
ulants should be given to the public by
medical men, who, by study and obser-
walton, are best able to judge of their
action; lot leaving the people dependent
upon the imprscticsbie methods, the un-
scientiti; reasoning, the illogical conclu-
sion OF enthusiasts in the cause of com-
mendable reform. Truth will never
hsrm, even thougb il skaters and
destroys our favorite theories" W.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
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EG 4N,S SENTENCE.
One Month In Prison at Hard Labor
ana $500 Fine.

NEWARK, N. j., jan. 17.-Judgs
Speaker of the Assembly John Ragan to
imprisonment at hard labor for one month
in the penitentiary and $500 fi1e for the
attempt to bribe Assemblyman Armitage
Last winter.
The court took into consideration the
plea of guilty, the prisoners health and
the petition tor mercy, also the fact that
by the statute he is forever disqualified
from holding any office OF trust or profit
under the state.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Jolly hLhIGifERS
Speeding Their TrOtfers ON King
Street.-The Mayor Prohibits Rae


street-The Mayor Prohibits Rae
ing.
The sleighers we're out in force on X ng
street Thursday afternoon, and crowds oi
people on the sidewalks watched thu fiy-
ing tesms in their exciting races. From
Tenth to Second on King the course lay,
and down the gentle ircline the horses
did their best. Among the ii set footed
horses on the track were clipped sorrel
belonging TO Frederick A. Monsley, ald
Peter j. FOrd's Ham. They were
evenly matched, and their spirits of
spsed We're exciting aud interesting
John T. Vests "Calico, "a PAGER, showed
"great foot" Oh the snow. Durips the
racing two or three lads who could NOT bs
kept out of danger made narrow escapes
from being ran over. Just above Sixth
street W. C. Martin driving big sorrel
to outer and the term OF fellow
liverymsn named Moore collidei and
both vehicles were slightly damaged.
About O'Clock, while the sport WAS in
Its hight and the horses were trotting at
their best, Mayor Wales appeared upon
the scene and directed his officers to put
a check to the fast driving. A policeman
then went over the track and ordered the
drivers not to speed their horses faster
than five miles an hour, which was
obeyed, but the sleighers withdrew.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Iean Near Gnncerf

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, Jan. is The leap year ball
given at the town hall last night was
moderately attended, and those present
appeared to greatly enjoy themselves.
Alter dancing, refreshments awaited
them, to which justice was done. The
music, which was very good, was fur
nished by the Messrs. Primrose Of Duck
Creek.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Death of Mrs. Charles Breck.

Intelligence has been received OF tie
death Friday morning at Wells boro, Pa. ,of
the wife OF the Rev. Charles Breck, a
former rector OF Trinity Church, this city.
This highly esteemed lady attracted to
herself the atiectiouate admiration of q
large c'Scle OF friends who will deeply
sympa'l'zs with her bereSvei husband.
[Thcs9 who lived in Wilmington Is or
20 year, ago will remember the Rev.
Charles Brock as a rector who was very
warmly cherished by his Pensioners and
very popular in the community generally.
He usually preached to large congregs-
tions.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
A Colored Man Murdered.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 19.-In Lone
some part OF the forest near Sugg's
switch on Tuesday night, Squire Atkin-
son, negro workman who lived in a
little hut on the outskirts of Burkett &
Murphy's tie and wood camp WAS hailed
himself at the door, WAS shot dead. The
sheriff is investigating the affair. Atkin-
son had been an employe Of Burkett &
Murphy for number OF years and was
one of their most trusted and reliable
men.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
ConYocatian and ELECTION.

The annual convocstion OF the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Mssons of Della
ware, was held in the Masonic Temple
yesterday week and the following
officers elected G. H. p, John Otto, Jr. |;
D. G. H. p, Joseph A. Bond; G. X ,
George W. Johnson, Jr,; G. s., R. Harry
Young; G. t., Wilmer Palmer; G.. s.,
Henry B. MoIntire; G. c., William
Marshall.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
SENATOR aRoomEs sUooEssoR.
Judge Wilson Elected To-day on the
Sixth Ballot.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. lS.-The frs,
vote Tor the United States Senator in
joiot convention to-day was: Robinson,
Dixon, IA; Keatipg, 8; Cresswell, Z, aud
votes scattering,
Second bsllot-RobinsoD, 26; Thomas,
10; Groome, ID; Wilson, l8; Dixon, 15;
keating, 8; Cresswell, ~ and six scatter
ing.
On the third vote, Wilson received 20
votes, with few changes in the others.
On the fourth vote Wilson received rs
votes, Dixon falling to 10 and Robinson
to %.
Before the fifth ballot was announced
the vote stood: Robinson, 49, Wilson,
"a; Thomas, IL; aroome, 10; Dixon, 10;
Creswell, 8: Clark, 8; Keating, 7; and
Carey, l. When it was learned that
Judge Robinson had received 20 votes,
aud that the long expected break of the
Republicans to Robinson had beg un,
there was great excitement. Senator
Moore led the break, and the excitement
rose to fever heat when Mr.. Randall fol-
lowed. Then the Democrats began to
change to Thomas and Wilson, and
when Mr.. Gsdd of Queen Anns's,
Judge Robinson's county, changed
to Wilson, there WAS loud Ap-
plause. Mr.. Legg, Dem, also firm sup
porter of Robinson, then changed to
Wilson, which was followed with loud
applause and cheers, and the convention
got in an uproar. The president ham
mered with his gavel, and stopped pro-
ceedings until order WAS restored. Scores
of Democrats changed their votes to
Judge Il. K. Wilson, and he was elected,
the vote resulting after the changes
Wilson, 6S; Robinson, s.; Thomas, &
Groome, s; Dixon, IL; Keating, ! ; Clark,
l /; Creswell, Z.
States senator, was born in Snow Hill,
and is 81 years old. He was elected to
the house of delegates in 1s47, ana prac-
ticed until 1867, when he Withdrew from
the bar for the benefit Of his health. In
1852 he was an elector on the Pierce and
King ticket. In 1872 he was elected to
Congress-, where he gained reputation.
He declined renomination. Upon the
death OF Judge Franklin, in 1878, the gov
ernor appointed him to the vacancy on
the bench, and on November 4th, 1879,
he was elected as one OF the associate
judges Of the First circuit without opuo.
sition. Although he has long bsen
prominent in public life, he has held en-
tirely aloof from the local faction fights
which have disturbed the Maryland
Democracy for several years past. Judge
Wilson entered the contest with only IL
votes out OF 107, his principal Demo-
cratic competitors being Senator Groome,
Ex-Governor Philip Francis Thomas and
Judge John M. Robinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Two Fat Pigs.

Saturday week, DR.. W. T. Skinner Of
Glasgow, killed two hogs l5i months old,
the two weighing $50 pounds net. The
heavier weighed 500 pounds. They were
cross between the Jersey Red and Essex
and we're bred by Stephen Cunningham,
near Newark.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

At Snow Hill Friday there was much
rejoicing over the result, and the senator
elect received the congratulations not
only Of Democratic citizens, but also Of
the publicans, who seem to be equally
joyful. The election of Judge Wilson
will occasion vacancy on the bench,
which will be filled by appointment Of
Governor MoLane. Wicomioo county
claims the right to receive the appoint
ment. Nevertheless, Snow Hill will
probably have two aspirsnts for the posi-
tion of judge, George A. Purnell and
George NJ. Upshur.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
Knowles, Woo,eu mills.

The owners Of the Knowles woolen
mills at New Castle, which was destroyed
on Saturday week by fire, have decided to
rebuild the mill at once. They hope to
be in operation under the management of
Mr.. Knowles in two mouths.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
ALL OVER THE PENINSULA
THE LEGISL4TIFE COMMITTEE
COMFLE1E IT'S L4BORs
Fhe Amounts in the STATE Treasury
70 The Credit OF the Several Funds
Allowances Made 10 STATE, IcGis-
Iative and Committee officers.

! Special Correspondence ot Gszette and Journal.
| lover, Jan IL The legislative oom-
initlee wound up is business yesterday
and iaads the following statement show
ing amount due from the State treasurer
20 the State on Tuesday last, which sulns
are on deposit at the Farmers Bank here
to TIE credit OF the several State funds:
General illnd'.............. ..........s2i,4l. 10
Sonopl tunu'.,.....s..-. Iu.46
osstet iuhu .''.'''.....-'..'.,...... 4,7O3.53
Amount in treasury ry................. S9 1910
Amount due to school districts, as follows:
In View Castle county. y...............s 81 ,996 4S
In Kent county y........................ 5,9l2S3
IN sussex nty,..................... S,2Il.4O
Otal...,............. 6,l6O.n
Deposited to the credit OF the school dis
triCts as follows:
In Farmers Bank at New Castle... 81, l,9y6.fS
In Farmers Bank at Dover. .......... h9l2.sS
In Farmers Bank at George5own..... s,7l4O
Iota. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .Sl6, loO.1l
John R, McFss, late inaursnce COM
missioner, WAS allowed 81 600 for his
services 10 preparing and supsrintsn3ing
the publication OF his second biennial
Export aud $3.50 ior olsriusl services in
repairing the labaiaied statements in
Connection with said report.
Ebe W Waples, clerk of the House,
vas allowed 500 for his services in
superiniendiLg the printing OF the
Journal OF the House of 1883, aud making
index thereto.
ChRr 90 ". Whitley clerk of the Senate,
was allowed $500 for his services in super
intending the printing of the journal of
the Senate for 1883, and making index
thereto William f. Csuaey, Secretary
OF Stat-, was allowed $3.50 for his ser
vices III experimenting the printing of
the laws OF 1858 and making index
thereto, aud he was also allowed $36l.39
for having erected in the room of the
clerk OF the House the cases in which to
file the original bills, resolutions, petit
tions, &i., and arranging the same as
directed by act of Assembly.
The following orders we're also drawn:
Z. Pennewill, clerk legislative COM
uittee, $50; Mr.. Hunter, sergent- alarms
legislative committee, SIS; Clark &
Mcdaniel for stationary, 1925.
The following resolution was passed;
ResoEUei, That the statement of the settle
ment made by the committee with State
treasurer, and the trustee OF the school fund
be published in the DetdDdredn and EVERY
EvENINd weekly for the space Of one month,
as directed by resolution of the General
Assembly, and that the clerk be authorized to
direct the publication of the same and the
chairman of the committee be authorized to
draw on the State treasurer for the cost of
said printing.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24
The Preachers BABY.

1t is reported that the Rev. Mr.. Atkins,
who failed to recover the custody Of his
child by habeas corpus heard before
Judge Houston, as reported last week
will appeal to the superior court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

A silver medal is offered by Major
Curtis for proficiency in drill, to be COM
peted for by members of c Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

Bo.ToN, Jan. 19.-The report that
Captain Wright is crazy is without the
slightest foundation. He is naturally
excited over the occurrence, but at $50
O'Clock he WAS in Woods Holl awaiting
the arrival Of the tug Storm King to go
out to the wreck. Another statement
that the pilot lsshed the wheel while he
went to get warm is also bsse fabrica-
tiou,
The bee., 1884-01-19
An Oyster Yarn.
4 CALIFORNIA LADY's EXPERIENCE OF
THE NEW YORK BIyALVES.

never found anything but once here in
excess of my expectations, or even ap-
preaching them, and that was the New
York oysters. I had then just come
from California, where oysters are very
small and unimportant, not to say insig-
nificant, and 1 had often eaten a hundred
there at time, and had always felt that
I could eat more if l had them. So when
I,,arrived at the Metropolitan Hotel 1 Or
dered my dinner to be served in my room,
and told the waiter to bring with my din
ner stronr cup of coffee and hundred
raw oysters. He looked at ME moment
and then said:
"Did / understand you to say hundred
oysters 2"
Yes" I answered; "raw, on the half
shell, with vinegar; no lemons; and as
soon as you can, for am very hungry"
"Ahem! : iss, do you want a hundred ?"
"Yes, 1 do. What are you waiting for:
Must l pay for them in advance? want
nice large ones"
'No, no, Miss. All right, you shall have
fhem," and he went out. l continued my
writing, and forgot all about my dinner
till he knocked and came in with my din
ner on tray, but no oysters.
HHow is this?" said /. There are no
oysters"
ttDey's comm, Miss, dey's comin'," and
the door opened and in filed three more
sons of Afiic's burning sands, each with
a big tray Of oysters on the half shell. |
was staggered, but only for moment, for
I saw the walters were grinnirg, so l
calmly directed them to place one tray on
\ chair one on the aSashstand and one on
the bed, and said:
4'They are very small, aren't they?"
tSOh! no, Miss, de berry largest we've got"
every well, said l, "you can 60. If 1
want any more III ring"
When they got out into the hall one said
10 the other:
~'Fore God, Jo, if she eats all them oy-
sters she's dead woman"
drank nv coffee and looked at the oysters,
every one Of them as big as my hand, and
they all seemed looking at me with their
ho--:hle white faces, and out of their one
d....olical eye, until could not have eaten
one any more than l could have carved up
a live baby. They leered at me and SEEM
ed to dare me to attack them. Our Cali
fornia oysters are small, and with no more
Individual character about them than grains
of rice, but these detestable creatures were
instinct with evil intentions, and l dared
not swallow one for fear Of the disturbance
he might raise in my interior, so l set
lbout getting rid of them, for was never
going to give up beaten before those wait.
ers. hung a dress over the key-hole az
ter locked the door, and just outside my
window found tin waterspout that had
\ small hole in it. carefully enlarged it,
and then slid every one of those beastly
creatures down one by one-oEe hundred
and two of them-they all the time cycling
me with that cold, pasty look of malig-
nifty. When the last one was out of sight
I stopped trembling, and finished my din
ner in peace, and then rang for the walters.
You just should have seen their faces!
One of the walters asked if l would have
some more. May he never know the inter
nal pang he inflicted upon me, but l re-
piled, calmly;
aNot now. think too many at once
night be hurtfuL"
The bee., 1884-01-19

A GOoD DIsINFECTANT.-A saturated
solution of permanganate of potassa is the
best of all disinfectants. Add to twenty
FIVE grains two quarts of water. A tablet
spoonful of this in soup plate of water
removes any ordlIiary smell. No sick room,
especially one in which there is infectious
disease, should be without it
What the editor printed : AThe Hon.
Luke Lethertung, our distinguished repre-
sentative to the National Congress, has very
kindly favored us with copy Of his able
AID masterly speech on the Improvement
of 3obtailed Frogs" p" AWhat the editor
said; What in thunder does that fool send
bis rubbish here for?"
Success is full Of promise till 1menTgeT
it; and then it is a last years nestAron5
which the bird has flown.
There is fact touching eggs which win
be well to remember. When, as some
times by accident, corrosive sublimate is
swallowed, the whites of one or two eggs
taken, will neutralize the poison and change
the effect to that of dose of calomeL
Saws a French critic: Z" I like q girl be-
fore she gets wOmanish, and wOwan be-
fore she gets girlish."
That idiot Smirkins, on looking at paint
ing of pig, inquired who is that pig.
ment forT
The tact that nature only put one elbow
in a mans arm is sufficient to indicate that
she never intended him to fasten the collar
button on the back Of his shirt.
Child of seven, before being brought into
the drawing-rOOm. Row heard outside
room. Scream from child. Child In alto:
%Tompany company or no company,
won't hagei2ay face washed with spit"
People often complain Of hard times
from o natural tendency to growl, but q
Georga darkey the other day said: "Neb-
her seed such times since I was born. Work
all day and steal all night, and blessid il
/ can hardly make lbbin.'
There is a woman in Wisconsin who has
,een married 50 years, and who has never
missed building the kitchen fire. Her hus..
band is probably the oldest fre-escaPe1 on
record.
= SMALL SLIGHTs.-rt is only the petty
mind that's continually looking for sights.
True greatness shows itself in ignoring, or
quickly forgetting, personal injuries, when
neaner natures would be kept In unrest
by them. The less Of man one is, the
more he makes of an injury or an insult.
The Haore Of a man he is, the less he Is dis
turbed by what others say OF do against
him without cause.
The bee., 1884-01-19
Why We Eat Oysters Raw.

DR.. William Roberts, in his interesting
lectures on the digestive ferments, says:
"Our practice in regard to the oyster is
quite exceptional, and furnishes striking
example of the general correctness of the
popular judgment on dietic questions. The
oyster is almost the only substance which
we eat habitually, and by preference, in
the raw or uncooked state; and it is inter-
esting to know that there is sound phys
biological reason at the bottom Of this prefer
ence. The Elwn colored mass which con-
stitutes the dainty of the oyster is its liver,
and this is little less than n heap of glyco-
gen. Associated with the glycogen, but
withheld from actual contact with it
during life, is its appropriate digestive
ferment-the hepatic diastase. The mere
crushing of the dainty between the teeth
brings these two bodies together, and the
glycogen is at once digested without other
help by its own diastase. The oyster in
the uncooked state, or merely warmed, is,
In fact, self digestive. But the advantage
of this provision is wholly lost by cooking {;
for the heat employed Immediately des-
troys the associated ferment, and a cooked
oyster has to be digested, like any other
food, by the eaters own digestive powers"
London Medical Record.
The bee., 1884-01-19
A Mothers Boy.

Is there vacant place in this bank
which could FLIP" was the inquiry of a
boy, as with glowing cheek he stood be-
fore the President.
There is none" was the reply. "Were
you told that you might obtain situation
here? Who recommended you"
mo one recommended me, }" was the ans
wer: Il only thought would see."
There was ightforwardness in the
manner, an honest determination in tho
courtenance of the lad which pleased tho
man of business, and induced him to con-
tinue the conversation. He said "You must
have friends who could aid you in situa-
ton; have you advised with them ?"
The quick flash of the deep blue eyes
was quenched in the underlying wave of
sadness, as he said, though half musingly,
MY mother said it was useless to try with
out friends )" then recollecting himself, he
apologized for the interruption, and was
about to withdraw, when the gentleman
detained him by asking him why he did
not stay at school another year or two, and
then enter into business life.
Il have no time" was the instant reply,
but study at home and keep up with
the other boys"
,JVu udNO
the interrogater. "Why did You leave it?'
Il have not left it." answered the boy
quietly.
"Yes, but you wish to leave it. What is
the matter?"
For an instant the child hesitated; then
he replied with half reluctant fankness,
Il must do more for my mother"
Brave words! talisman of success any
where, everywhere. They sank into the
heart of the listener, and recalled the for
gotten past. Grasping the hand Of the as
tonished boy, he said, with quiyerfng
voice: "My good boy, what is your name ?"
You shall fill the first vacancy that occurs
in the bank. If in the meantime you need
friend, come to me. But give me your
confidence, Why do you wish to do more
for your mother?'
Tears filled the boys eyes as he replied,
my father is dead, and my sisters and
brothers are dead, and my mother and I
are left to help each other, but she is not
strong, and l want to take care of her. 1t
will please her that you have been so kind,
and am much obliged to you"
So saying the boy left, little dreaming
that his own nobleness of character had
been as a bright glance of sunshine to the
busy world he had so trembling enteredy