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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
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BALDERsToN.-ln Cnlora, Md, on the 10th
inst. Catherine o., wife of Lloyd Balderston In
the 65th year of her age,
BALL.-in this city, on the 11th Inst, Andrew j.
Ball, In his 69th year.
BRlNGHURSr.-on sixth day, second month,
9Th, edward Brinshurst in the 10th year of his
age.
DELAPLAISE Suddenly on the 9Th inst,
James Delapaine in the 81 year OF his age.
FITZPATRlCK.-I this city, suddenly, on the
Il Inst, bernard #. Fitzpatrick, In the 10th
keIati res ami friends of the family are respect-
fully invited 70 attend the funeral fr m his late
residence. 2o2 washington street,, on Saturday
$50. lnterment at New Cathedral cemetery.
GRUBB. AT his residence In New Castle hundred,
Eon the 12tn Inst, Isaac Grubo In the 84th year
The relatives a'd friends OF the family are In
yitei to attend the uneral from his late residence
s @ Without Sit GsG Ssr nStcs on 10 the house
at II "a. III luterment at Wilmington and Brandy
phiisdelphia Times and Ledger and delaware
pagers please copy.
HESS.-A 226 North jackson street, this city, on
tn 18th inst Leo. son of julius and Sallie Hess
aged years ami 10 months.
HORN In this city ON the 9Th inst, Clarence,
infant son OF John X. and Maggie Horn, aged 23
months.
McCoN NELL lin Cecil county, Md, on the 9Th
inst Jacob Mcdonnell
MCCkFFERTl - In his city, on the 18th inst,
thomas McGafferty, aged "a years.
OCH LTREE.-on saturday, the 9th INST, Max
well b. ocheltree in the SD year of his age.
PEACE. A. Bohemia Manor, on the 9Th inst,
Emily j, I'each widow Of he late John Peach,
In her 6Sth year.
ROoNEN In this city, on the 18th inst. John
Rooney, aged 10 years.
soRDEN.-In Greensbe rough, Md, on It the Sd
lust, Sarah soTden. widow of the late William
Sorden, aged atout 80 years.
VksDIKsT.- At eel ton. Md. on the 7th inst,
Thomas Nandyke, aged SO years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14

MIR. UROASD1LE RETIRES
From the Editorial Control of the
Baltimore Day-Hts Reasons.

From the Editorial Control of the
baltimore Day-His Reasons.
As reported Monday the publication
of the morning edition OF the Baltimore
Day was discontinued on that day
A greater surprise was the retire.
ment Of the editor, Mr.. Crossdale, an
nounoed in the following card in the
evening edition:
TO THE READERS OF ''THE DAY."I
hereby announce that have retired from
the editorial control and management OF this
paper, having agreed to transfer all interest
Of myself and Others to Mr.. G. W. Cruik-
shank, who will assume complete control OF
the editorial direction and business manage
ment Of the paper. My reasons for this step
may be briefly stated.
First, would not be willing to resume the
conduct OF an evening paper in this city after
the failure of our attempt to secure sufficient
support for the morning edition, under any
circumstances.
Second | believe The Day, under my man
agement could never fulfill the conditions
requisite to its recognition as Democratic
paper in this community, and l could not
consent to conduct 1t or any paper here as
other than an advocate OF Democratic princi-
pies, but iinplacably hostile to the men and
Influences controlling the Democratic party
in this city.
Under these circumstances gladly retire
from task to which l have gwen all my
energies and my best ability and my con
scientious work for about two years, witt
sincere thanks to those who have given me
their support in my endeayors to give Balti
more a good newspaper and an outspoker
and fearless organ Of opinion.
| gladly bespeak for my successor, Mr.
Cruikshank, not only all the support giyel
me, but that withheld from me al well, and
have no doubt that he and the excellent stat
ho has about him will make The Day a grea
and growing success,
WILLIAM L. ORoAsDALE.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
ROBBED BY a TRAMP.
A Young Man Badly Beaten-An Ex-
change of Raiment.


Baltimore American Special.
BLKToN, Feb. ga. L. Jefts, young
man who says he came from Massa-
chusetts, reached here yesterday in a
p;tiable condition, and Is now living in
the Jail, where he is kindly cared for.
He says that he left Hsvre- de. Grace on
Wednesday last IN company with a
tramp who gave the name of Jim
Robinson.
Jefts was out of work, and Robinson
informed him that work could be had at
North East, to which place they walked.
Finding no work there, they started mex.
morning toward Cherry Hill. When
about two miles from that place, in
rather a lonely spot, Jsits states that
Robinson, who had Jagged behind, ap-
preached him from the rear and dealt
him terrible blow on the side of the
head, which knocked him down and rem
dered him insensible. Robinson then,
Jefts charges, robbed him of his coat,
vest and pantaloons, cap and Waltham
watch, No. 1,699,8 ,879.
Jefts subsequently revived and made
lis way to the house of James Moore,
where he remained till yesterday, when
he came to Elkton. Jets is OF the opinion
that Robinson, who said he WAS from
Nova Scotia, is an Italian, but says he
spoke English fluently. Robinson left
his own clothes lying besidethe prostrste
form of his victim, who is now wearing
them, and is penniless. No arrests have
been made.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
THE WHIPPINGS.
Five Negroes and White Swimmer
Wbtpneh.


Special Correspondence OF Gazette aud Journal
Nsw CASTLE, Feb 9-Five negroes
and one white man we're whipped by
Sheriff Martin this morning, In the
presence Of q motley crowd Of 300 spec
tRtOrs.
Thomas Purnell, colored, convicted oil
stealing horse and wagon from Samuel
Townsend, and Ezekiel Wright, oolored,
convicted of attempting to burglarize the
store OF Leonard Heiss were brought out
and placed in the pillory at 10 O'Clock.
After standing there one hour they were
taken down and George Little, the
"champion swimmer" who broke into
Louisa Lees dwelling Last December,
mounted the pillory for sn hours rest
The whippings came of as follows:
Benjamin James, colored, for stealing
pocket book, 20 heavy lashes which
made him squirm little
William Morris, little black boy who
stole watch, received five light lsshea
and said, Good ~
Harry Wilmer, colored, who stole shoes
from David w. Shockley, took his ten
lashes very coolly.
The whipping of the three pilloried
men then took place. Purpell took 80
heavy lashes with great deal Of sp-
parent ease. Wright took 20 heavy
lashes and remarked, "Pretty good,
sheriff !" Little's 20 heavy lashes
brought little blood and caused him
also to exclain "Pretty good /"
The whipping only occupied 10
minutes
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
The Yearly Meetings. Committee.

A conference of the yearly meetings
committee on education with the teachers
and committees of Friends' schools and
others interested in the work of education
was held on Saturday in the meeting
house at Fifteenth and Race streets,
Philadelphia. Several hundred persons
were present, representing Pennsylvania,
Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware
William Wade Griscom presided. Henry
R. Russell of Woodbury., N. j., and John
NJ. Child of the Central School, on Race
street, Phila1elphia made addresses upon
the question, Scan the study OF the
physical sciences be illustrated by simple
aud inexpensive apparatus and how can
we interest our teachers in its use ~ The
problem of "What constitutes good order
in school and what are the best methods
of securing it 2" was discussed by Isaac
7. johnson, principal Of the Friends
school, this city, and Elizabeth Pratt Of
the school at Thirty-ifth street and Ian
| caster avenue, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
THE PENiNS ULA.

Between 60 and 70 cases Of measles are
reported from Berlin, Md, and vicinity.
Several cases have resulted fatally.
Miss Harriet MeKenney of Centieville,
Md, died on Saturday afternoon. She
was S4 years old and had long been an
invalid.
William Roche, Philadelphia drug.
gist, has rented William Husbands farm
near Rockland, and will erect = large
chemical and medical laboratory thereon.
Mrs. D. c. Blackiston, wife OF a farmer
living near Snow Hill, but formerly Of
Massey's, Kent county, Nd, died on
Sunday of heart disease. She was 70
years old.
William II. Kimberly's oyster and fruit
canning factory at Cherrystone wharf,
Northampton county. Va, was burned
on Saturday week; loss, $4,000; insured
for So, 600
A st. Georges correspondent writes that
the repairs to the locks there were COM
pleted on Saturday afternoon and the
navigation of the canal is now unob-
structed. Al:o that Mr.. Lingo of Middle
town has been awarded the contract for
the carpenter work of Mrs. Mary Cams
new house, which will be credit to the
town when finished.
The local option question is now being
agitated in Kent. There are three classes,
| it seems, in this matter. The first are
the prohibitionists. They are dissatis-
fed with the present law, or rather think
it is not sufficiently stringent in it's pro
visions-lsaves open too many doors fol
its violation, aud prescribes inadequate
penalties for the violation of its pro
visions. To cover these defects petitions
have been circulated throughout th'
county asking for additional penalties
and IL is said six or eight hundred nsmei
have been secured. The second clas
want the local option law to remain as /
is. They can sell with impunity ant
pay ho license. The third class includ
those who do not believe in ''sumptuar,
laws" The third class believe the loca
option experiment in Kent a failure, an
are circulating petitions asking for tn
repeal Of the law altogether and the sui
stitution of high license in its stead
Kent Ns'os.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
OBITUARY..
Death OF Ex-SheriT GrubD-A Sket ch
OF His Life.


Ex.Sheriff Isaac Grubb died at his
home at State Road station, few miles
below New Castle, Tuesday, OF Bright's
disease of the kidneys and general
breaking down OF the system. He had
been ailing more than year, confined to
the house since November last and bed
fast 10 days.
He was born In Brandywine hundred
in 1919, aud was a prominent Democrat
of New Castle county. His father was
ele oted sheriff in lS48 and the deceased
WIS made deputy sheriff. The father
dying soon after his election his son
filed the unexpired term, The latter
was elected sheriff in 1876 and aud ran
for that Office several times during the
war, when Democracy of his stamp was
danoerous. He was delegate to several
State conventions, and took an active
part in politics up to the time of his
death. After retiring from the sheriffalty
he vert to live ON his large
well-oultivated farm near State
Road station. His nature was
jovial aud his circumstances very comfort
able. One daughter and a wife survive
him. His wife was a daughter of John
McDaniels of Mill Creek hundred. The
funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence at IL a. ID. on Friday; interment ia
be in the Wilmington and Brandywine
| cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14

THE LEVY COURT.

At Friday afternoons session Of
levy court an election of officers was
held, resulting in the reelection OF the
old county treasurer, collectors, Jail com
missioners, Jail physician, night watch
man, janitor and foreman. Adolphdf
Husbands was elected member OF the
poor trustees, vice j. p Armstrong, who
declined selection.
Levy court devoted Mondays session
To a continuation OF it's work in revising
the assessment lists. Iu the afternoon tht
commissioners were given bounteoui
'set out" by those who were recently
elected to take charge OF the court house
At Tuesday, session of the lev!
court Mr.. Silver reported the assessment
lists for Nsw Castle hundred as revised
show 307 names and entries and 1853 dogs
Chairman ohalloross appointed th'
following commuters
To settle with the oounty treasurer
Messrs. Chesirs, Mahstfy, Msckey.
To settle with the treasurer of tn
poor-Messrs, Haman, Silver and Taylor
Public buildings committee (same
last year)-Mrssrs. Shsllcross, Febiger
Elisson, Taylor and Cheairs.
Mr.. Sharpless reported having a1dite
the road commissionsrs' accounts for
Christiana hundred. Adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
ANN UAL ms TITUTE.
The First Convention of CeIored
Teachers Held at Dover-Proceed-
.urs nf IN q SenStOn

The First Convention of CeIored
Teachers Held at DOyer-Proceed.
fngs OF the Session.
The hrst institution or convention o.
oolorsd teachers ever held In this State
assembled At Dover on Thursday and ad
iournsd Friday evening. Forty of the 7(
teachers in the State were In attendance
and the management OF the institute WAS
MoGinnis Of Dover WAS elected permanent
chairman and II. l.. Owens OF Odessa
secretary.
The day sessions were occupied With
discussions upon methods OF teaching
and q general interohHnging of views
upon the branches of study taught.
On Thursday evening an address was
deliy cred by Mrs. Fanny jackson Coppin
principal oil the schools for cOlored youths
Of Phiisdelphia, a graduate Of 0bsrlir
College, and q teacher of 20 years. ex
perience. The Leading thought of hel
address, which WAS particularly able
one, was that which ia worth doing il
worth doing we'll; whether it ia blaoklDg
boots, cooking, or teaching school
She oomplimented the teachers upon
the progress tney had made In the
educational field in Delaware, AMI also
the Delaware Association for the active,
practical interest 1t had shown In the
work. The fact that the Legislature Of
the State had increased the appropriation
for the education OF the oolorsd people
she held was sign OF progress. A large
and very attentive audience listed to her
address.
Friday evening programme consisting
of reoitstions, the reading OF two original
papers, together with several musical
selections entertained full honse. Two
OF the vocal selections, bass solo by
Charles IL. Baltimore, and q soprano solo
by Mrs. Mary 4. Wilmore were psrtiou-
larly commendatory.
During the evening ]. B. AcGinnis, in
a neat address, presented Aotusry Ii. G,
Conrad, Esq, OF this city, with hand
some gold watch as a gift from the
colored teachers of Delaware. Mr.. Conrad,
after recovering from his surprise, made
a brief speech in accepting the handsome
gift and referred to the pleasant relation
ship that had existed between himself
and the colored teachers OF the State during
his eigh years as sotuary. Heoomplimented
them on the good work done in the past
ald encouraged them to continue with as
much zealousness in the future. The
meeting closed last evening with the rem
djtion of the hymh, "What Shall the
Harvest Bel
Ths success OF the institute was such
that the teachers have arranged TO hold
them annually hereafter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
Drowned at Havre de Grace.

BaItimOre Day optcIaI,
HAvRE DE GRACE, MD, Feb. 7.-Be-
tween 10 and IL o'clock this morning two
Italians, supposed to be from Garrett's
Island, were heard calling loudly for help
on the ice opposite the ice house of
Frederick & Sons. John Kurtz and
Cooney Salie went in boat to their help,
but heavy fog prevailing,it was impossi
BILE for them to reudsr any aid. TWo large
holes were discovered, in which it is sup
posed they went under. Names or any
particulars regarding them cannot be
obtained at this time, 30 p. M.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
Death OF James Il. Bavis.

SpeclaI tOTrbspOnuenueu OF tFefT hFeHlHB'
MILFORD, Feb. Thames b. Davis,
one of our prominent citizens, died yester-
day afternoon about 8 O'Clock. He was
for many years one OF the leading mer-
chants of the town and served several
years as justice of the peace, but for the
past few years had lived retired life.
He WAS 70 years OF age, owned several
farms, town property, &c., and is esti.
mated to have been worth from $l2 ,O0(
to $40, 900. He leaves one brother, George
Davis, OF this town, and one sister, Mrs
Maria Layton, widow of DIR. Garrett s.
Layton, who was practising physician
here for many years. The funeral will
take place tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
MIR. FISH ER,s JFfTHDRAWAL.
The Retiring Candidates Friends
Putting Forward James II. LOfiand.


special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
Dover. Feb. 12--Ex Judge George p.
Fisher authorizes the announcement of
his withdrawal from the contest for the
appointment Of Judge of the United States
district court Of the Delaware district.
His withdrawal ls made on account of his
being too far advanced in years to be
eligible for the position, under the ruling
of President Arthur. s@.-
The friends Of ex-Judse Fisher here,
including the Republican state central
committee, will now present the name OF
ex- Congressman James R. Lofand of Mil
ford, and his friends are hopeful of his
appointment and confirmation. A dele
CATION i'll the interest of Mr.. Lotisnd q
candidacy will visit Washington to-day
and present his claims to the President.
1t is stated that Mt. Lohand, in addi
tion to Mr.. Fishers support, is endorsed
by Nathaniel B. Smithers, and j. Alex
snder Fulton, Esqs. Mr.. Lohsnd il
about 50 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
NEIGHBURING Es.

The expenses of the city of Reading for
1884 are estimated at $l84,000
A man named John f. Meyer who gave
his rssidenoe as Philadelphia, was ar
rested at Reading Monday on suspicion
of being horse thief.
Count Susin, Spaniard, contemrlates
locating cigarette factory in Reading
that will make $1,000 cigarettes a Gay.
The capital invested is to be 81 900, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
That Cargo of Corn.

special Correspondence of Gazette snd journal.
MILTON, Pab. l2 The schooner lcai of
corr hat was suIk in our river, near the
mo1th, has been taken ont and put in
different grausries and buildings to dry.
goodiy portion has been sold at
reduced price to stock feeders, IS 1t
makes good food it fed soon. The
schooner K. Il. Catherall, Captain Mason,
arrived at her wharf here yesterday.
She WAS detained at Wilmington waiting
the breaking up Of the ioe.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
DELMAR.

special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
DRLMAR, Feb. 1.-THE Rsv. George
W. Wilcox, unex pec.sdly received a
pretty heavy pounding Saturday even
ing at the hands of the Mite Society Of
the NJ. X. Church. The donations were
numerous, consisting of eatabies Of
various kinds, and many other articles
essential to housekeeping. Protraoted
meetings have been in progress for some
time, ana several persCns have professed
conversion.
Quite q number Of the Red Men here
will attend the dedication OF the new Red
Mems hall at Bethel to-day. We learn
that several of tbs "Big Injuns" from
Wilmington will also be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
Gnhdpn Death.

Bernard Fitzpatrick, aged 20 years, a
blacksmith living at No. 202 Washington
street, died suddenly Tuesday morning He
arose from bed at S O'Clock, and when his
daughter went down stairs an hour later
she found him lying on sofa dead.
Coroner Smith was notified and he
gave certificate Of death from heart
diaaaaa
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14

MdXWELL ~. OCH ELTRE EE.
Death OF an Aged Citizen Rt His
Home safurday-A Fatal Mistake e

Maxwell b. oohsltree, aged 81 years. a
well-known citizen, died suddenly at his
home, No. 400 Delaware avsnue, at ii 80
O'Clock Saturday morning He had been
in6rm and ailing for long time, but the
immediate cause OF his death was dose
of carboiio acid, administered by mistake
for a solution OF assafn.ida. When
alarming symptoms followed, physician
was at once summoned, but when he
arrived Mr.. Ooheltree was dead.
Deceased was born in Mill Creek hun
dred and has resided in " ilmington
for some time past. His bad health forced
him to retire from active life many years
ago and he has since lived in seclusion
with his wife on the avenue. He never
held any public office, but he
was q man who WAS widely
known. He was member of the First
Presbyterian Church of this CITY, and
was regular attendant until mis- health
prevented him from leaving the house
Deceased married Miss Lindsey, and
his wife and three SONS, Maxwell, 5amue
and Joseph l.. 0Oheltree survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
Injured by q Fall.

Alfred Kelly small boy residing on
Orange street below Third, while playing
about the lumber yard of II. L. Tatnall x
Co., at tha foot Of Market street, Tuesday
afternoon, fell from shed several feet 10
the ground. He struck on his head ana
was knocked unconscious. DR.. West
was summoned and administered restora-
tives. Alter regaining consciousness the
lad was removed to his home In Mr..
Tstnall's carriage, ,and his wounds dressed
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
The wheat Crop In Danger,

An extensive farmer residing near
Middletown, states that the severe and
ohangeable weather this winter has been
of great injury to the growing wheat
which in many sections has been badly
winter killed. The crop 1t is roughly
estimated will not be more than two
thirds of last years. yield of the Peninsula
The prospective peach crop 1t is thought
has not been injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
DssAsTHoUs TEXAS STORM.
Buildings and Fencing Blown Dow
a E..a4Irs AHuahaa

and Tracks Washed Away.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires,
WACO, TEXAS, Feb. 13.-A tornado
occurred he,e yesterday. The residences
Of DR.. Burleson and Mr.. Horn were
blown down. The music room at Waco
university was blown off its brick founda-
tion. A large amount Of fer cling WAS
ruined. The storm WAS quite severe At
Bartlett and Ranger, blowing down
houses at both places.
At Longview the heaviest rain Of the
winter occurred, and much damage WAS
done to stock in the bottom lands. All
trains are ordered abandoned at this
place. There are heavy wssh-outs on
the International railway near Minsols.
The Texas Pacific is washed away about
two miles ives. of Sherman aud all COM
municstion is cut off except by wire.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
MIDDLETOWN.

special Correspondence OF eazette and journal.
MrpDLRrowN, Feb. Six Governor
Cochran celebrated his 10Th birthday
anniversary at his residence, two miiss
from town yesterday. His children and
4 number Of invited guests we're present
and dined with him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
The GROUND Hog Contradicted.

The appearance of large numbers Of
sprig tail ducks on the rivers predicts,
according to the rivermen, an unmistsk-
ably sure sign of the near approach Of
spring, and warm weather, and that the
obstruction to navigation, in the way Of
| ice, la at an end.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14

Lizzie B. Stevenson, daughter OF
Edward NJ. Stevenson, well-known
citizen OF Dover, will be married on March
4th TO Robert Thaokersy, Rsq., of Rlkton.
The ceremony will be performed in the
NJ. Z. Church at Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14

On the sale of the estate of the late
Will Eliason, at st. Georges on Monday,
horses brought from 300 to $3.50, and
COVE from SIS to $75.
The steamer Lord Give OF the American
line, arrived in Philadelphia Sunday from
Liverpool. She brought no passengers,
her steersge space being occupied by a
herd of Jersey cows.
Argument on motion for a new trial
in the case of John W. Rice, recently
awarded $4,000 damages for bein.
elected from train on the P, W. & b
railroad, will be heard in the circuit
court of Baltimore county, Md, February
18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-14
Large Sale OF Farm Implements.


john A. Wilson announces his second
annual sale of agricultural implements
and machinery to take place at his ware
rooms, Front and Tatnall streets, on We'd
nesday, February 20tt, commencing at
10. O'Clock, a, M. discard in another
column gives partial list of the almost
innumersble articles to be sold. The
goods offered will be- sold without reserve,
and every bidder is assured
that he will be fairly dealt
with, and that there will be no misrepre-
sentatiou prsotieed in order to effect sales
Every article offered will be new and
taken directly from his regular stock AND
sold with the same guarantee as though
sold at private sale. The goods art
standard makes and are to be- sold tol
want of room. A free lunch will b.
served from IL to l O'Clock, to which al
are invited,