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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

iectly mature, Mr.. B;srdot opened can
OF peas pat up Just after III y had fairy
formed 10 the pod. Another can o.
mature ones, TIL same variety, war
opened, and taste was convincing proof
that quality and quantity did Of COM
bine in Pea culture.
The canning business commenced about
1895 6, in England with meats and in
France with vegetables. Messrs. John
Moir q Son were established In 1922
They have three other establishments
besides the Wilmington factory in
Aberdeen, Scotland, where there Is an
extensive fish cannery business; ia Seville,
Spain, where marmalade, &c, are
made from the bitter Seville oranges, and
in London, England, the chief establish.
ment, where general busiDess ia carried
on. This firm has gained various gold
medals, two, at the recent health exbibi.
lion in London, ALEC the special prize At
the Fisheries Exhibit in London, besides
numerous medals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
Slsatm.

BECkLEY lin hts city on the LIST inst, Lewis
y. Beckley, asea 80 years.
CUHLEY. -On the lat Inst John ". Curley
Ills funeral viii take place from his psreDts'
residence, 500 wasi Fourth street. on Thursday
morning the Alb inst ate o'ccck. High HAAS ar
st Psul's Church. Intermsnt az New Cathedral
cemetery.
ELLloorT,- ON the lst inst, EdwardT. Eillcott.
aged years.
vited 10 attead The funeral from the residence of
his parents SO Jshsis. n street, on Thurtday.
Services at the house at 2 30 r. IN. 1nterment at
RiVervitw cemetery
GRAHAM.-In his eitF on Nov g7Eb, John e.,
infant sou OF John and Louisa Graham aged
months and II days
JONES lii PhIladelph'a on NOV 9th, Annie
La. wife OF Robert II. Jones Of this ci y.
NORTuN.-ln this city, Nov. 2Tth, Mrs. MARY
Norton, agec about 80 yesrs
RoDG ERS.- At his fathers re.ldence. No lO4
jefferson st eet on NOy. 2Ith, John W. Rodgers,
aged u years.
PEAKMAN lin thl5 city, on Nov. 9th. 8.
Howard, son of samuel and Anna A. Speakman,
sged months and II DAYS
ST VEINS ~ = In this city on November Goth,
Itasc Stevenson In the 56lh year OF his age.
WILLIAMS In this city, Hn the I'd inst Charles
5, son o. Nilllsm q. and Mary A. Williams.
aged years.
Relatives AVID fTitn ds of the family are respect
fully invited IN attend he fnneral from the reSi-
Z, deuce of his g"andlather. lhOma9 Blanken, No
| 423 tast Eighth street on Friday Sfternoon az s
o'c ock ln'ermen. at Rlverslew cemetery
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
RIVER IMPRoYEMENTs.


hhuh hOF Dredging sno tChr1Rttama
mar and RtcomicO.:
General William T. Smith, United
States agent stationed in this city, has re-
oeived bids to improve the harbor at this
port by dredging q channel through the
bar at the junction Of the Chrietisna and
Delaware rivers to depth of Is feet, at
mean low water, and q width Of about
1870 feet at the upper end Of the cut aud
about 100 feet at the loser end
and also to make 9 cut so feet wide con-
Meeting the IL feet curves below the
Third street bridge, with depth Of 10
feet. About $4,000 cubic yards Of dirt
are to be moved for which the National
Dredging Company has bid 16 csnts In
soows aud % oepts in place for takir 3
ont This company being the lowest
bidder will be recommended Cor the con
tract
Bids for improvements In the Wicomico
river in Maryland have slso been opened.
The speoifostiaus are: To commence
dredging At or rear the old steamboat
whsrf, aud to continue up the river
toward Salisbury "a far as the availabl,
funds will permit, widening the present
channel to about 100 feet, maintaining
the d-pth OF z feet at mean low water, to
: point about 2, 500 feet bslow til" stsap.
boat slip, and the OF to the Il p, about 80
fset wide with al Ie slope 4 one to :. g.
p Ssnt I'd Ross OF Jsrs City wSe the
lowest h,ddtr for the work; II cents
SLOWS and 80 cents IL place. rs wit
probably be awarded The contract.
For raising the mouth OF the Christians
jstiy four feet, bids will be received until
the 10th instant
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
THE PEEINsULA,

An East Cambridge man sent twelve
stamps to an advertiser to learn how TO
make money fast, ard was advised in re-.
ply to CINE a $5 note to the bottom OF his
Trunk.
The corner stone Of the new Presby-
terrain church at Pooomoke City, was
laid, with appropriate services, on Thurs
day last When this edidce is completed
1t will be one Of the hand somest churches
OF the shofe.-- Somerset Herald.
Thomas f. Mcklligots OF Queenstown
was found on Thanksgiving Day lying on
the floor Of his restaurant, nearly frozen
and with his face skinned by falling
from his chair. He died In short time.
DR.. Cockey, who was called in, attributed
his death to congestion Of the brain.
A horse, one day last week, was put
into car at Cox's station, @. A. SIX
railroad, for the purpose OF sending him
to purchaser In Philadelphia. he did
not show much fright, but after beins
carefully put In the car and duly cared
for, the engine in order to L aul out othsl
cars, backed past the car oontainin,
the horse, which go frightened him tina
he died almost instantly. He was owned
by Mr.. MoGinness aud valued at seyers
hundred dollkrs. -Ceatreviiie Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
DBLAWARa ooLEae ALUMNI.
Two Meetings an Philadelphia Last
Night Followed by a Banquet

The fourth annual meeting OF the Phil
adelphis Alumni Association Of Delaware
College, wss he 4 Monday evening II the
Girsrd House, Philadelphia. II was pre-
cedsd by meeting Of the Delsways
College Alumni Association, with DR.. e.
N. Cloak of Smyrna, in the chair.
Charles n. Curtis, Esq acted SIS secretary,
and the following were among those
present President Purneli, Professor
Benton, Secretary OF State William F.
Csusey, DR., P D. Kaiser, the Rev. J. p.
Du Hamel, Marlova Hayes, Charles p.
Hayes, Samuel 7 freeman, K. N Vallan-
dighSm aud the Rev. Mr.. Mcdowell.
The committee appointed on the sub
jsot Of occurring an incorporation from the
Legislature; the creation OF permanent
finance committee, and the appointing OF
board consisting Of the alumni
which shall have advisory powers
upon affairs concerning the college
made its report. A great deal Of Discus
sion followed and finally the matter was
referred back TO the committee to act In
and take what action was deemed advis-
abba.
Upon the adjournment Of the Delaware
Sluhhi tno GAitauelpuih ALUMNI hehociA-
tion went into session with President Du
Hamel in the chair and Charles M.
Curtis, Esq IS temporary secretary.
After the transaction Of some business
Of minor Importance, the following Off
GERS were re elected: President, the Rev.
J. P. DuHamel; first vice president,
William +. CAusey of Milford; second
vice president, G.. w. Cruikshank Of
Blkton; secretary and treasurer, DR.. J.
P. Pyle Of this city.
A banquet was given later in the even
ing by the Philadelphia Alumni Associa-
ton, attended by large number OF In
vited guests among whom were State
Superintendent Of Schools 7. N.
Williams Assistant Superintendent
Carpenter. President Du Hamsl
presided, and speeches were made by
Secretary OF State Causey and President
Purnell, A letter was read from Gov.
Stockley expressing his interest In the
association and Delaware College.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
sMY INA.
How Thanksgiving Pay was Cd.
served There.

ROW TnhhRbKtVlhK hphy WHb ODs
served There.
Special Correspondence or Gazette and journal. B:
SMYRNA, Nov. % --Thsnksgiviag Day
vas appropriately observed here. Tie
suspension of business WAS general,
although few stores ware partly open
awhile in the morning. The schools
were sill closed as wac the Fruit Growers
Bsnk, while the National Bank was open
until nuou, II beiI g discount day.
The consumption Of turkeys ss great.
More than the usual number dissp.
pesred
Ia the morning appropriate asrvioes
we're held both at the Episcopal sud
N thodit churches In the afternoon q
dipnsr Siven By tx Sheriff I. Lacy 1t the
Delaware House Has q pleasant affair
The attraction at nigF wGs the annual
festival given by the Ladies' Mite Society
in lie town hsIi. II YES Rucresa bJsb
fat, cially and otherwise.
Tho Presbyterian Sunday school gave
an entertripmant last night that wss
very interasting At the Bethel Chm on
he colursd rao&le had JaraHese enter
t4inment The smy1b& Correct Bspd
was cut awhile 10 the evening, AID the
colared hand also,
Il ThGmse Clayton, the sptsrPiisipg
plopristar OF the Smyrna Houss, on Wed
nssdsy night tenders d tho Americas Club
q complimentary bar qaat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
MILFORD.
Not q Coed season for Rabbits
Second Street Extended


Not q Coed season for Rabbits
Second Street Extended
special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFORD NV. 2S.-Thanks giving Day
passed Of quietly here much like o
Sunday.
At The Intersection Of Second and West
stress bouss has been removed and
Sec'ud street IL now opened through to
Truitt avenue. This improvem Mt opens
up sevtrs, de-irable bulldog lots and
will be this means OF the town growing
westward.
The colored band ventdred out last
night for the st time since the false
alarm was given that Blaine was elected
Mr. Ackley has removed from Lincoln
hitber.
DR.. G. w. Marshall lost fine mare
yesterday.
The Odd Fellows' Building at the
cemetery is rearing completion. l. is
neat aud we'll arranged
Gunners are plentiful, bat game ia
either scarce or We have poor DsIkemen,
rs fair estimate OF cost per rabbit would
be ct least 81
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
RARH.


A Brilliant Wedding Last EvenIFg-
Thanksgiving Day Obsorvances.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, Nov. 27.-The marriage Of
Miss Alice NJ Donnel Of Newark to
Manly DreL men Of Eikton, last evening
was an event Of much social prominence.
The ceremony was performed in St.
Thomas p. Church at Z 80 p. m. by
the Rev H. Alien Griffith, the rector,
assisted by his brother, the Rev. Charles
Griffith OF the Church of the
Epiphany, Washington, D. c., and the
Rev. MIR. Schuyler Of Kikton. The
church was we'll flied at the appointed
SINE with th- elite Of Newsrk's society,
ADDE'S predomina,ing,a and their handsome
,Jile's,wn.l tbe qnlsite floral dressing OF
III a,n'oL presented brilliant scene.
Riws'd u Boksi presided at the organ
sid rendered the beautiful march from
"L1hepgrip" as the bridal party entered
the church. The bride was given away
at the altar by her brothers. N Donnell
James Tucker of PhilRdelphia acted as
"bess man" for the groom. The BRIDES
dress was embossed velvet, court train,
the front deliberately embroidered with
seed pearls, the whole covered the con.
NohhphAA otphu Va HhttU N0iAAhks no
bridal couple were preceded to the altar
by two little nephews bearing the ring
on silver tray. The presents
were particularly elegant, including q
solid silver service and a handsome dia-
mond set of jewelry. After the wedding
ceremony q reception was given at the
BRIDES home. The couple left later in
the evening FOR an extended tour in
Canada. A furnished house, from the
groom's father, will be placed at their
disposal on their return. Tne ceremony
throughout was attended with much
eolat, and WAS decidedly the event Of the
season.
The Rev. William II Riwsrds, Pres
byterisn minister OF Harrington, was
married the ssms day to Mics Sarah
GrluIeii At Newark Aoaiemy by the Rev
J L Polk
ThasksAivinR was observed here to-dAy
in tue ger eral susps nsior of business 1
the con. unpt;on OF rOa4t 'urk " at private
uinners,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
BIG EIKk ATs. LIsBURY.
he M. e Church South Burned
Ghe ourf kAnuae an Ihanxax

ne m. Church South Burned
fhe curt House IN Danger.
SALISBURY Dec 2-The uitiz ls of
this place we're aroused a. POLO this
morning by the CRY OF fire, tf. oOatipu.
GUS ringing Of bells being sufficient evi
denoe to those wing at distance that u
large cortisgration was feared. The fire
originated from a woodshed adjoining the
residence OF D. Aldel, at the corner OF
Church street ard Court House avenue,
which ia near the centre Of the town
Ia short while the livery stable OF
Wilioushby Bros, adjoining, was
enveloped III flames, the light, oombus.
tible matter making q rapid Are. The
sparks and cinders rose high in the air,
and were borne by ths light north wind
to the distance of quarter Of mils
The flames soon spread to the Nj. &
Cnutoh South, and rapidly ascending the
spire, csst glare over Humphreys
Lake, near which the church was
situated
The engine and fire department were
soon on the spot, Seeing no hope for the
burning buildings, the fIemen began to
play on the surrounding houses, to pre-
vent the FIRE from spreading to the bust.
ness part Of the town. The oorfagrstion
which seemed imminent at one time,
bsgar to bs controlled at O'Clock, and
all danger OF further spreading seemed to
be over. The court house, which is Oppo.
site the cite OF the N K. church south,
cAught on the roof, but VAS soon pus cut.
The dwellings burned were four, with
one livery stable and stable adjoining.
The loss is considerable, but the exact
amount cannot be definitely asoertained.
The N. 4. Church South cost about
"a 600; insured for shout $1,000. R. D.
Aldel's residence was worth 81 800; no
Insurance. J, E Traders residence,
81 200; rot positive whether insured or
not. Wilioughby's livery sthble, large
building, cost about $4,000; insurance
not known.
How the fire originated 10 3 mystery.
Some ssy it WAS the work Of an incen-
diary. others that 1t Origin Ated from an
ash barrel
A erSud sight was witnei sed when the
flames We're running up I'll. steeple Of the
NJ K Csnrch South, over 100 Il ct high.
When the large columns that supported
the tower gave way, and the tower fell 3
mass of charred ard burning fragments,
millions Of sparks shot heavenwaId, illu.
minatirg the whole town. The furniture
aud organ of the church were saved, as
was also nearly sll the furniture in the
buildings that were burned. The loss
falls heavily oil some.
After the fire was txinguishsd & party
of intoxicated colored men got into a
quarrel, in which Tszors aud black soh
were freely used. Several we're severely
cut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

A feature of the Thanksgiving Day
services at the Church Of the Ascension,
Claymont, was the lavish offerings Of
fruits, vegetables and flowers. After the
services some 10 barrels and boxes filled
with these offerings were sent to the homes
and hospitals of Philadelphia The same
course was pursued last year aud has
come to be looked on as q settled and
enjoyable way Of observing the day. The
P, W. & B, railroad, through the cour-
tasy Of Messrs. Kenney, Carter and
Reynolds, has conveyed these gifts to the
i'll and poor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The GAzErTE's East Nav Market,
Md /, correspondent writes that there is
IS yet no clue to the circumstances of
she shooting Of James Il Willin, whose
body was found near Cookers Ferry.
An inquest has been held, but without
disclosing whether Willin wa the victim
of design or accident. He was shot In
tina neck, and death must have been
instanSane- u. Part of tbs ws5. picked
from the wound, proved to bes.irsg
ments of su envelope bearing the
past mark "El Dorado" Footprints we're
found in the vicinity, but 10 traces of q
struggle. 1t is thought by some that the
shooting was accidental and that the per-
pslraSer is afraid to acknowledge It ; but
agsinst this theory ia the evidence OF tie
wound itset which makes !. almost GER
tain that the gan muet haze been close
to its victim. Willin was IS years old.
His body was buried yesterday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The Italian nsvvies who were arrested
last week fol- riotous oonduot and locked
up in New Castle Jail in default Of $500
bail, were set 1t liberty Monday. The
released prisoners spent the day about
the city, and at night made application
to be returned TO the warm cells for the
night. Having nowhere to 60 or to sleep,
Sheriff Ford kindly opened the prison
gates and reRdmitted the navvies for the
night. They were turned out Of the
prison again Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
AUCID EN- TALLY SHOT.
A Little Roy Severely Injured by
the Discharge OF n Gun.


Harry S. johnson. aged years, was
8 Q dentally shot Tuesday afternoon by
his 10.year OLD brother, Edwin j., At
their hons, No. 623 Madison street. The
shooting WIS done with brstoh leading
gun and transpired In this wise;
The guu, which had been loaned to 3
friend Of the family, was returned yester-
day and Edwin carried it up stairs.
There he found some blank cartridges
aud began fitting one in the weapon
While doing this the hammer fell
and the contents Of the gan
we're discharged in the face OF
Harry, who had tojdlsd after his brother,
The little fellow was considerably in,
jured. His face was badly burned with
powder, and probably marked for life,
one OF his eyes severely hurt, and HE
reck. where the wad struck, severely
wounded.
Drs. Grimshsw and Cooper we're sum
monsd at once, but on the arrival Of DR..
Snitcher, the family physician, who
called some time after the accident oc
Cured, the Gaze wac given 20 him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
ELK TON.


A wedding in Elk Neck-Not Much
OF n House.
:peclal Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
ELKroE, Nov. 2S.-Thanksgiving Day
was celebrated in Elkton in about the
usual way. ..
Rice's Novelty Company gave = per-
formah % In the Odd Fellows Hall,
Thanksgiving night, before q rather
small audience.
Malvern Jones and Miss Maggie George
were married last evening at the resi-
dsnos Of the BRIDES parents in Blk Neck.
The ceremony was witnessed by q large
number OF invited guests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The PennsylvapiA Railroad Company
has put excursion tickets for New
Orleans on sale at Wilmington, Middle
town, Clayton, Dover, Delmar, Hsrrine-
ton and Ssaford. The price is s43 to so
and return by the same route, or $5l. rs
to so by one route and return by another.
The ticket must have the autograph Of
the holder placed upon It, and the sigma.
turs of = joint agent Of the railroad com.
rany and the exposition in New Orleans
to make It good to return on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The burned buildings OF the Whining
ton Glaes Company will Re rep'aoed by
truotures built OF CORFU ste.l iron Gu p
piled by the Mccullough Iron Company:
and to be put up under the direction Of
Harry Lspe The frame Of the new
buildings have been erected, and the
works will be completed ready for opera.
tion in about three weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
slim Sim In sal. at Baltimore.

A Baltimore special says George Roys-
ton and George Hsgsny, alias slim Jim,
noted sneak thieves, were arrested here
Saturday, chrrged With robbipg several
prominent buainess houses, among them
Hodges Brothers and Troxsll, Constable
& Co. They would enter the stores under
pretenoe Of purchasing goods, and while
one engaged clerk in conversation the
other would seorste boxes OF silk hand.
kerchieis and kid gloves In large
pocket in his overoost. About 300
worth Of goods were recovered from q
house on Fayette street., where they were
stopping Hagany is from Wilmington,
Del and Roystou from Philadelphia.
Both were committed to Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
KIlled by a Drausnt or Ice water.

William Flynn, aged % years, formerly
Of this CITY, died at his home, No. 10S
South Washington street, Baltimore,
early Tuesday morning Of patalJ sic, with
which he has been suffering for some
months, The deceased resided in this
oity about Ia mouths, and while in the
employ Of the Pussy 4 Jones Company
last summer, drank quantity Of ice
water while he was overhesied. This
10y drsught Immediately brought on
paralysis from which the young man
never recovered His family moved with
him from this city to Baltimore q short
time ago in hope OF bsne6tting bis oopdi-
ton by change, but he never rallied
from his psralyti shock. He was q
member of the Knights OF 81. Lawrence
aud of the Shields Library Association
this city The funeral will take place on
Friday at s a. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

Lettert testamsntary on the estate Of
James Mccoy, deceased, New Castle
hundred, have been granted to William
81. and James F. Mccoy executors. Also
letters Of administration on the estate Of
Margaret Rowe, deceased, Chester, Pa, 10
Mary A. Rowe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
The Littae Hatchet at Landenberr.

The Lltt4e Ratchet at LandenberR.
Charles Wood, q clerk in the employ Of
Washington Ewing Of Lsndenberg, was
assaulted by James Bennett on Saturday
night and somewhat hurt. The assault
was the result Of q heated discussion
about the election and Bennett, losing his
ground 10 the argument, took mp hatcher
and presented hiS views more emphaticslly
by free use Of the tool. Bennett vas
given hearing bsiore Squire Dougberty
and held in bail to answer before court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The suit Of Isaiah strGdlsy We. his wife,
from whom he is separated, for the pos.
session Of their 19.months' old child, was
heard before Judge whitley In the
Orphans court Monday A large number
Of witnesses were examined and the CASE
WAS continued. In the meanwhile the
child will stay with its mother.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The hands at the Knowles mill, New
Castle, have been notified OF reduction
Of 10 per cent in wsges. The mill has
been shut down and will not resume
work for two weeks. On Saturday the
Delaware Iron Company announced re-
duction Of o. week in the wages Of
mAuhinists employed In itH works.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
the New jan waraann.

James Nedrey, the new day warden Of
Of New Castle jail, and Joseph Toy, the
new night warden, entered upon their
duties Monday. Repairs are going on
In the jail including the fixing up Of thu
brick work Of the boiler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

AUSTIN, TEX, Dec. 3.-Ths official vote
Of Texas just completed ia as follows:
Cleveland, 223, 20S; Blaine, 8S,353;
Butler, 1921; St. John, 3,571; Look
wood, 3; total vote, Sic, 1896. cleveland's
plurality over Blaine, 134,S55. Clsve-
lands majority over all, l2S, OBI. As COM
pared with the Presidential vote of 1880,
Texas shows an increase Of So, 298 votes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

A telegram from Chester, Psnna., says
the contractors on that division OF the new
Philadelphia & Baltimore railroad yester-
day reduced the wages OF the Italian
laborers from 81 25 to 81 per day, and the
laborers stopped work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
NEW sInahiar.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, Nov. 28.-W. H. JAnney Of
Baltimore has been elected cashier Of the
National Bank OF Smyrna, and will
probably enter upon his duties in shout
two weeks.