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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
In Favor or a Decent Canvass

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL AT q recent
meeting of the Democratic national COM
mittee in New York, member of that
committee says, the attacks on Governor
Cleveland's private character were re-
ferred to It was the opinion of the commit
tee that thsy would not iniure his chances
Of success in the least. Reference was
made by one Of the committee TO the
statement that it was alleged the Repub-
liosn nominees character would not stand
the effect Of calcium lights. Senator
Gormau, chairman OF the executive
committee, Immediately arose and said
that II any attempt was made by the
COMMITTEES to resort to that sort of politi.
cal warfare he would at once resign the
Office of chairman OF that committee and
would also resign from the national COM
mites. He did not believe in that sort
Of political mud throwing to accomplish
any end, and would not, by his con.
neotion with the committee, even appear
to approve of it. This sentiment uttered
by Senator German was Endorsed by all
present. No disposition was manifested
whatever to resyrt to such scandals dur
ing the campaign, and the stand taken
by Senator German, it is said, will be
observed to the end OF the Presidential
campaign.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
A wilmlngtoniau t?) Robbed.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11.-W. H. Weeks
of Wilmington, Del, was in this city yes
tsrday snd went over to Ridg-
way Park. While there he be-
came acquainted with several men
with whom he took drink. After stay
ing on the island for some time, the party
started for home. II was then
that Weeks found that out
Of S120 which he had when he
started, he hsd only $1S left. He sus-
peoted the men he was with, and tried to
leave, but they stuck 80 close TO him
that he jumped overheard to keep
out Of their way. He was
rescued with some difficulty and then
told his story To an officer who arrested
Edward Weideman Of No. 531 N. From,
street. Some Of the stolen money was
found In his possession, and Magistrate
Martin held him for q further hearing.
Inquiry fails to show who the W. II
Weeks in question is. W. q, Weeks, o
Kent & Weeks, was In this city Satur
day and yesterday, and no others Of tina
last name know anything about tn
matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
,TosHUA HARRIS DEAD.
A sketch of His Varied career Of
Industry and Influence

Industry and Influence
From yesterdays Every Evenins
Joshua Maris, Esq, di d at his home
No. 10l5 Tatnall street shortly after ntop
to-day Of consumption. His death was
not unexpected, and closes the life Of 8
widely known, respected aud Influential
citizen.
Deceased was born in Willistown town.
ship, Chester county, Pa +, April 7th,
1889, his father, Caleb Maris, beipR q
much respected miller Of that place. He
was left fatherlees at the age Of 8 years,
aud lived with relative until l6 years
Of age, when he was put as an apprentice
TO the cabinet making business. He was
20 years of age when he mastered his
trade and determined to educate himself.
he accordingly entered the tosdsmy at
Newark, Dell, and atterwsrd went to
school In this city. In 1854 he entered
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa, but owing
to various adversities he was obliged to
60 home after attending college one year.
He then taught school for year, and In
1856 tegsn his legal studies here under
the late Chancellor Daniel NJ. Bates. He
passed highly oreditable examination
and was admitted 10 the New Castle
county bar In 1859, and soon
had fair practice. He was q
member Of the old Wing party and
united with the Republican party
after Its organisation in Delaware. In
1859 he was elected clerk Of City Council,
and served three terms Of one year each.
Declining reelection for the fourth term,
he devoted himself more exclusively 10
his profession. In 1868 he was nomi-
mated for mayor Of Wilmington
and was elected by majority Of 447
votes over his opponent. His admins
tration was popular and successful, and
he was reelected to the office, receiving q
majority Of 495 votes. He refused .
nomination for the third term. In 1871,
he was elected president Of City Council
and served two terms. In 1872, he was
elected to the Legislature from New
Castle, and served ably as member Of
that body.
Deceased has held high offices In
great many loan associations, and was q
member Of the Masonic order, Of Independ-
emit Odd Fellows, the Improved Order Of
Red Men, and the United American Me-
chanics.
He held many offices In the various
orders, being Great Chief Of Records G.
G. W. s. In the order Of l. O. R. M, and
representing the Grand Lodge Of Della.
ware, l. o. o. f., in the G.. L. U. 8. three
times.
Though Friend by birth he was
devout member Of St. Andrews P. &.
Church. His brother, George c. Maris,
Esq, is well-known conveysncer Of this
city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14

The Boston Herald says Some Of our
esteemed contemporaries are going back
good ways TO find reasons why Mr..
Blaine should not be President. He
might have said and done foolish things
when he was young editor in the state
where he made his home contrary to the
general law Of emigration. But it is
hardly worth while to 60 back so far.
There IL material enough nearer at
hand. The Mulligsn letters are simply
valuable rs illustrations of a political
character which has always been slippery.
II they were wiped out OF existence, or
had never been uneRrthed, we should
have reasons enough against making Mr..
Blaine President. His two latest propo-
sitions, to distribute the surplus among
the states and to assume Virginia's debt,
show that he is demagogue.
But his whole politicsl history abounds
in tricks to catch votes. One Of the most
striking Of thsse was his duplioity on the
electoral commission bill.
When you add to slippery political
methods such evidences OF jobbery al
were deemed conclusive by his fellow
members and senators, you have char
acter that Inequalities for any office o
trust.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
mR. KENr,s nRnuRLr.
what He Has 90 Say About the
Mntter-Hts Financial Ability.

what He Has 90 Say About the
matter-His Financial Ability.
Sheriff Martin on Friday levied on
two sail boats and two family carriages
belonging to Daniel H. Kent in execution
OF . judgment note amounting to
s6,467.29 given by Mr.. Kent to Samuel
G. Warner Of the A. Il. Smith & Warner
Axle Company.
In conversation with GAZETTE reporter
Monday afternoon Mr.. Kent said Mr..
Warmers sole reason for taking
the action that he did was
that he Thought another creditor
intended to issue execution against my
property, and he therefore took the step
ss precaution to prevent others from
issuing executions. The liability is
merely personal and Is not transaction
In which the axle company is con-
oerned.
Mr.. Kent still has an interest in the
axle company, but 1t is not now as large
as II formerly was.
Speaking Of rumors Of his failure, Mr..
Kent said he has more than enough
money to pay all his debts and live COM
fortably on the remainder. Many friends
have offered to aid him In his troubles,
which he considers merely temporary.
In the course Of his remarks Mr.. Kent
said he could make 1t very unpleasant
for many Wilmington business men in
one hours time II he chose to do so.
His entire interest In the Kent Iron
and Hardware Company Of this city was
sold out four months ago. His interest
In the Philadelphia house still continues.
Mr.. Kent Is positive that the boats and
carriages levied on by the sheriff will not
be sold.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14

Slightly Injured.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and JonrnNi.
MiDDLsTowE, August ll,-TowGsend Is
excited over q shooting Gaze which GO
CURED there about o'clock Saturday
morning.
Ned = ndsreon, the ktaper Of tramp
boarding house, went away early In the
day, leaving his place in charge OF q
tramp ramed George. Shortly after
Anderson's departure two tramps entered
Townsend, and, stopping at soott's store,
purchased a dtzsn eggs aud other Eat
ables. On the way out Of town
they met George, who invited them to
enter Anderson's house, telling them
that he would cook the eggs. The ihvi-
tation was accepted and the eggs were
soon cooked aud eaten. Learning that
the men had money, George requested
that II be given to him TO buy
whisky. The liquor was purchased,
and George and one OF the strangers
drank freely, but the other declined TO
imbibe. While the temperate tramp was
In the yard, George and the other indi-
vidusl quArrelled and fought. George
had been knocked down and was re-
ceiving some heavy blows when
the strangers companion again entered
the house. The combatants were
promptly separated and the two visitors
ordered TO leave Immediately. Just as
they were departing George told them
that he would kill him. He quickly
procured an old musket and, pointing 1t
at the strangers who now were running,
fired, severely wounding one in the back
and arm and slightly injuring the other.
The man most seriously hurt
was conveyed to Squire Reid's office, to
which physician was summoned. His
wounds are not thought to be fatal.
Shortly after the shooting occurred George
was arrested and in the afternoon he and
the victims Of his wrath were taken to
the New Castle Jail.
The cause Of the quarrel ia not known.
George is considered dangerous man,
having recently finished term OF i'm
prisonment for arson.
Anderson, who has the reputation OF
being one Of the best cooks in the coun.
try, is frequently employed by excursion
parties. By economy he has saved
enough to secure himself comfortable
little home on the outskirts of Townsend.
One not acquainted with him would take
him to be q woman. During his boyhood
he was q slave and compelled to wear
dresses. Finally he became accustomed
TO this mode Of dress and adopted 1t. As
q woman he makes q better appearance
than the majority Of the negro females in
the community. He has the good will Of
every one, and has prepared meats in his
little house for prominent Delawareans
who have ohanoed to be about here on
hunting or political expeditions.
Speaking Of the gun with which
George did the shooting Ned says he
cannot remember when 1t was loaded, but
he thinks 1t was some time last winter.
The names Of the wounded parties are
unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
Tho Haro Unnaauorfhx.

United States District Judge Wales
Monday rendered q decision in the
case Of the libsled Characterization
steamer Hero, which was seized by
United States Marshal MoMullen at
Delaware City. In his decision, he de-
clared the Hero unseaworthy justified her
quartermaster and crew in leaving her,
and decreed that they should receive their
pay less the advance that had been
made them. The boat was declared I'M
sesworthy because Of Its defective ma
ohinery. II was built by the American
6hipbuilding Company Of Philadelphia,
for New York parties. The Pussy Il Jones
Company Of this city have been building
the same kind Of boat for years and they
have always proved highly satisfactory.
Captain John NJ. Hudson Of the b 70 lie
pronounced clever and efficient officer,
and the fault was neither his nor the
orew's, but that Of the ship builders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
&satba.

BpCk.-In THIS city, on the 18th inst, Joseph K.
Bees, III Tho IS ear Of his age,
relatives Hud iTionds OF tho family are respect
fully ilyiied to attend the funeral from his late
residence, NO. AL King street on Saturday nfter-
u"cu st O'Clock. Intarment NJ hiverview
cemetery
CUSNkGHAN-In this city, on the 9TH inst.
Maggie A., DAUGHTER OF James CJnnagham, In
the 20 b year u her age,
CANNON.-Ia this city, on the 9th Inst, James
n sOI OF the late lhOmas and Bridget Cannon.
ip the 93d year OF his age.
CRUSSAN In this city, on the 9Th Inst, " lillian
Clifford, infant Hon Of William Il. and Annie Il.
CIOssAn, aged months.
HEISLER, AT the residence OF charles AmmAy,
Guadalupe river, Texas, July 18th, William Il.
Heiser, aged % years.
JOsFPH. In this CITY, on the 4th Inst, Gertrude
royUlia, daughter OF James Z. and Mamie ".
Joseph, eyed months and 10 days,
JACKSON, TN the 9th inst Ann Elizabeth,
widow Of the lEe Joseph L, jackson.
McCLAFFERTY, lin this city, on the 9th inst, /,
Mary. infant daughter OF John and FL noes A.
Me- Iansrty aged months and II days.
UNDERWOOD this city On tho 18th Inst,
atherine A., wife Of Thomas Underwood, aged
So years.
REEp. lin this city, on the 9th inst, Willie h.
son Of Chavles IL. aud 6eorgiAnA Reed, aged 10
months and "a days.
Spice ELI ALTER.-In this city, on the 9th inst,
ChrlstianA wife OF Mathew Spiegelhalter, In her
4l.h year.
ZEBLEY.-On the Sd Inst. near Linwood, Della.
ware county, Pa, Sarah E., infant daughter Of
| j, EllwooG and 6eoFgeannA Zebley. aged
months and IL days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14

4 vetoran lo.eman Burned o

Veteran IlOsemau Burned tD
Death with AdOther Fireman.
BosToE, Aug. 10 AT an rerlY bun
this uiorniGe hFs occurred ia tho iput
storisd brick dwelling Mes. l0S, Ito and
liz Beach street, owned by Henry Pa2h
The building was occupied In the base.
mebt as 4 storshonse for old bottles. On
the frat 1Jor we're Potter & Watson,
manufacturers Of shoe leather, shoe m 2
chinerY, &c. The second aud portion of
the third story we're occupied by the
firm Of r. Il. Wheelaok x Co., msnufac-
turers OF lace goods, rutiings, &o., and
the remainder Of the third ard the upper
floor wers occupied by Cation, Heekle &
Co., manufacturers Of straw and felt
hats.
Cation, Heckle & Co. suffer total loss
Of stock and machinery, amounting
to $40, 900. Wheelack & Co. lose about the
same. Potter & Watson's loss will
reach about $15, 600, aud the building is
damaged to the extent of $4,000. The
Insurance. practically covers all the losses.
A sad incident OF the FIRE was the terri.
bic death Of two fremen Of steamer No. 4,
the veteran Joseph Pierce, one of the best
hosemen in the city, and James Quigley
Of South Boston.
The men carried line Of hose to the
to the top Of tbs blazing building but
had hardly set foot upon the roof when
it fell in with a crash and preoepitated
the men to the floor Of the upper story
into seething mass Of flames.
At about A o'clock, when the fire had
been subdued, the bodies of the men
burned to crisp were found lying close
together on the fourth floor.
Pierce was a we'll known member OF the
department. 1t was he who, when every
Iody else retrested ftom their posts,
held his position at the fire at
Lowsll's gun store year or more ago,
and not all the threats nor the oft-re-
peated warnings Of the danger OF a
powder explosion could drive him
from it.. He was a faithful worker and
had often been injured in his efforts to
save the property Of others. He was
married, while his companion in death
was a single man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
SEAFORD.
Boy Drowned Chances for
Vaachara-Tha OVatar ReasOn.

Iehcuerb-hho oyster oohsohs
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
STAFFORD, Aug. 13.-Willie Hackett, a
15.year old son OF Tilghman aackett,
Elq was drowned at Crotchet's Ferry, q
few miles below this place, on Sunday
afternoon, while in bathing. He, with
other boys, noticed whirlpool out in the
stream and epdeavored to swim through
1t. He was drawn Under by the strong
current and drowned before assistance
could be rendered BIN.
The public schools Of this place will
open the first Monday In September. No
one has been elected yet to fill the
Vacancy in the primary department
caused by the promotions Of Misses Ida
Kay and Maggie CottiDgham to the
second and third rooms, Will Stephens
having resigned.
The oyster season will open next
month and the packers are now begin
ming to prepare for the coming trade.
Additions have been made TO number
Of the houses and the prospect is that
business will begin early owing to the
Presidential campaign. IT,.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
NORTH EAST OhARBON WoRKs
Fired UP on Monday Evenings
COuaiderabIe Gaiu,


Fired UP on Monday EveninR-A
Considerable Ga1u.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
NoRTn RAsT, Aug. IL The plant, con-
sisting OF 10 Matthew retorts constructed
for the Mccullough Iron Co. at its char
bon works, q few rods below this village,
was successfully fired to-day by Miss
Lucy Mcdaniel, who applied the match
At 6 p. m, , smoke making Its appearance
In Just 40 minutes.
The retorts are Of wrought iron, the
bottoms being formed by heavy plate
bent to appropriate radius, 80 as to pre-
sent practically uniform thickness Of
wood for oarboniz ltion, and are placed in
an inolining position in pairs, like an
inverted V. ........
They are heated by burning gas, pro-
duoing q very high heat which passes
through hues leading to = main heating
chamber, oarbonizing the wood in from
Ia to 16 hours, and is claimed that from
80 to 20 bushels Of charcoal will be OBJ
tanned from one cord Of wood(35 bushels
being the largest amount drawn from the
common meiler or pitt.
Among the most prominent persons
present were Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
Mccullough, Mira. Robert Whitaker and
Prof. ]. A. Matthew.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14

GALVESTON, Aug. 12.-The Neos' Ter
rell (fexas) dispatch says: Bill Dough-
erty and Zach Gray, young ranehers, re-
siding on Sand Prairie, in the south
western part of this county, were
principals In a desperate duel fought on
Sunday evening, in which both men were
wounded, Gray fatally. The trouble
grew out of feud Of long standing and as
the only adjustment they agreed to sdiourn
TO an isolated place aud use revolvers
till one or both fell. At the appointed
time both we're OIL hand and without
barley begSn action, both using single
action Colts as oAlibre rsvolvers.
After the first fire the men changed
position and began firing at will,
DOugherty receiving one OF G.Ay's three
shots in his arm, while Gray, with
Dougherty's fifth shot, fell with q
bullet in the lower part OF his back.
This ended the battle and the wounded
men were cared for by friends who, from
distance had watched the bloody
encounter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
AN AOOID EMIT NEAR ELKTON.

A Carriage strnck by a Train and
the Inmates Badly Hurt.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and journal.
BLKToE. Aug. 13.-The seaside express
which passes here at $50 q. m. ran into
carriage at Red Mill crossing. The
vehicle contained J. B. Richardson and
Mrs. David Hoaglan.
Mrs. Hoaglan was very seriously
injured, and Mr.. Richardson was knocked
ssnseless and badly bruised. Both were
brought to Elkton on the train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14

Thomas Drein & Son have contracted
to build the following: A 21-feet fishing
skiff for Samuel David Of this State, two
Is and two 20-fset metallic life boats for
the Chester River Steamboat Co., one
1S.ieetsquAre stern and three Is feet sharp
stern metallic life boats for the Frederick
de Barry, and two 16.teet metallic life
boats and 200 life preservers for the
steamer Chesapeake. They are also re
pairing couple Of boats belonging to the
ChristisnA lighthouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
MIssIng more Thnn a Year.

Mrs. L. s, Walton OF Beverly, N. j.,
who is searching for young man named
Howard R. Barnard, son Of wealthy
family Of Hartford, Conn, came to this
city Thursdsy to see the body OF the man
drowned At Newport last Satur-
day. She failed to recognise the
corpse as the remains OF the missing
man, but promised to send other perFons
to view II. Barnard, whose mind has
been affected by sunstroke, disappeared
June 9th, 1883, since which time deteo
tives have been unable to find him,
although he has been traced to this city
and MiddlatoWu,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
JOSEPH 10. BEUR DEAD.
Sudden Expiration ut His Home ON
King street.


King street.
About 10 O'Clock Tuesday ngihtl Joseph
Z. Beck Of the undertaking firm of
Mitchell & Beck, died suddenly at his
home, No. ALL King street, Of q oomplica-
ton OF diseases. He had been i'll for
some time, but no one thought his case
was dangerous.
Tuesday he was taken much worse
at s O'Clock and DR.. Bush, his physician,
Was summoned and stayed by his bed
side until within three. quarters Of an
hour Of his death.
Deceased was born in Wilmington, and
was in the 3Sth year Of his age. At the
age Of II years he entered the under
taking establishment Of Thomas Mitchell
as an apprentice. He proxed very faith
full and remained in Mr.. Mitohell's en-.
ploy until March, 1881, when he went
into partnership with Mr.. Mitchell under
the name Of Mitchell & Beck.
Deceased was very widely known and
respected. He belonged to Hope Lodge,
/. o. o. F., Reynolds Encampment, l. o.
o. f., Uniform Camp, 1. o. o. F., and
Lincoln Ledge, K. Of p. A wife survives
him. His funeral will take place on Sat.
urday afternoon at O'Clock, services at
the house and interment OF Riverview
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
Chemical works Near North East.

The Mccullough Iron Company Is con
structing large chemical works near
North BAst, Cecil county, Md, on tract
Of land lying between the p, W. & B.
railroad and the North East river. The
works are very complete, and comprise
10 large retorts for the distillation of
wood, 10 connection with worms, tanks
and other necessary distilling apparatus.
The chief products OF wood distilling are
pyroligenous aoetic acid and oreosote, but
various other chemicals are to be manu-,
factured. The machinery will be
driven by SO horse power
engine supplied by an improved Baboock
boiler, and Dsan pump, for the purpose
of pumping water from the river, has
been placed in the engine room. The
wood will be cut into proper size for the
retorts by two large circular saws, and q
tramway runs from the saving
house TO the retorts, on which the
sawed wood will be conveyed
in cars. 1t is expected that the
works will bs started some day this week.
Pyroligneous acid, which will be the
chief product of these works, is OF great
use in the arts, especially in making the
scetates used by dyers and calico prin-
ters; and 1t is also, when carefully puri-
fed and properly diluted with water,
used extensively as substitute for COM
mon vinegar for pickling, and even fol
table use.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
A Dangerous Road.

Maryland avenue, beyond W. Y.
Warmers morocco factory, and about
where 1t ia met by jackson and Franklin
streets, Is In q very dangerous condition.
Sunday night at $50 O'Clock 7. d. Brown
agent Of the Domestic Sewing Machine
Company, was driving with his wife and
five small children, three of whom were
asleep. Upon reaching this point his
carriage was upset, falling upon its
top, and Of course throwing all the
occupants out, but very fortunately not
seriously injuring any one. The carriage
was badly smashed. The grade Of the
road at this point is being raised about
five feet, but is progressing on only one
side, leaving the other side that much
lower. As there was no bar or light to
act as protection, Mr.. Brown will enter
suit against the city for damages. On
Friday night smother carriage was broken
near the same point. .5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-14
A Brace of bloody Brotners.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
DENTON, ND Aug 10,-During melee
which occurred to-day at Chestnut Woods
campmeeting, three miles from Concord,
this county, two brothers named Hignutt
were seriouely wounded. One Of the
brothers and q man named George
Lsgates, after imbibing freely Of
cheap whisky, got into . dificulty
which resulted In Legsses cutting Hig.
mutt in the throat with knife, making
a painful wound. The other brother
drew revolver to shoot Lsgates but acct.
dentAlly shot himself in the leg. Neither
Of the Hignutts are considered danger
ously hurt. Legates escaped and has
not been arrested.