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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
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BOY DIN this city on the I'd Inst, Dr. John
a1yd, age IL years, formally of Chester county
BR1wN In Christana huudred, on the sd inst.
James brown In the 6otn year of his age
s. on In ms city on the 9th inst, George NJ.
. Funeral Will take place from his late residence
70: " est FOURTH street, ON Friday afternoon,
MaY y, 81 s CLOCK. lntsrment at Riveryiey,
cemetery. Friends and relatives are Invita-
HERD In tbs city, suddenly, on the 9Th inst,
John Herd, aged IS years.
RELATIVES and friends Of the family are ipyited to
attend the funeral on Thursday, the 3 d inst
brandywine STALLION at . 80 and arrive AT MI
OF interment, atS.Sop. M. Ne
JONES. ON the lss inst, Ann, wife of John
Jones, In her I6th year.
MhDlGAN.-In this city on April 3oth. waIter
Msdl8Ah, In the 9Th year OF his age.
MCCLOSkEN.-At his residence, No. 9ot wasb-
lngton street. on the ID inst, Harry j. am a.
James and sisry McClOskey, In the 39th year OF
his age. ' VI
McCuRMll h. In this city, on Saturday. Nav "a.
John Mcpormick, aged SS years. 49,
MAGUlGAN. Ion the 5th inst. John. son of
Frank and Mary Maguigsn, aged years and
PUSEl.--At South Hsdley, Mass, suddenly. on
the LIST inst, Ella, wife OF Edward Pussy, in the
5lst year OF her age. - s
fEorLEs.-ln this city. on the 18th inst. James
Peep es, in his saith year. '-'''
PATTERSON In this city, suddenly. on the Eth
inst William ii. Patterson, In the 4sth year OF
ouINN.-In this city, on the 4th inst. Rr,doa,
Quinn, In the 18th year OF her age.
SAULSBURY.-At the residence Of James X.
salisbury, at kidgsly, Nd. April l2eth, Tate
Salisbury aged So years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

ClaynOnf,

spe 'ial Correspondence OF uazette and journal.
CLAYMosT. May III. Kent Worthing-
ton OF Philadelphia has come down here
with his family to spend the summer, as
is his custom. 1t cost the men concerned
in pistol shooting at Claymont, W hose hear
Ing before Esquire Bertotette WAS reported
in yesterdays livery EVENING, $16 80
apiece. 1t is thought the matter will
come up again, as several important wit
nesses were not summoned. lac ques-
THAT the school laws of Delaware
are nuisance" was debated last
evening K. N. Baldwin and W.
Coles in the Affirmative L. B.
Pennell and Frank W. Bigger In
the negative. Decided in favor OF the
negative. The debated was the outcome
of challenge to discuss the question,
issued by Messrs. Pennell and Lloyd.
The latter being absent last night, Mr..
Bigger took his place. -..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

Three or four property owners and
residents on King street have decided to
have tested the oonstitutiopality OF the
ordinances wish reference to the markets
on the public street. They declare that
the vending OF pr, visions and produce on
the streets is an annoyance and nuts
aDce. Legal opinions have been ex
pressed that the court would upset the
ordinance, and that would abolish the
sale OF produce from wagons backed up
to the curb. 1t is proposed to engage an
able lawyer and take the matter before
oourt at An early dny
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

Baltimore Suo' special from Easton,
dated Tuesday, .says,:aJ. Thomas Kirby,
one OF the largest farmers in Talbot
county, came to Easton this morning to
inform Deputy Sheriff Lee that his Oldest
son, Joseph Kirby, had killed George
jackson, oolOred farm hand working
for Joseph Kirby Oh the Cheesum
farm, about two miles from Easton.
Deputy Sheriff Lac sent out for
Joseph Kirby and mad him placed
in Jail. Justice A. W. P. Robin
son summoned jury of inquest,
which met on the premises where the
man was killed. The testimony before
the jury was that last night jackson got
in furious passion without apparent
cause, cursed and threatened to kill all
the kirbys and burn their property.
Joseph Kirby, who is weak from recent
Illness, became uneasy and took HE
wife to his fathers, which is the
adjoining farm, to spend the night,
and brought with him his
brother Lambert to spend the night.
This morning George Jackson WAS called
from his quarters on the farm, and came
TO the farm house armed with heavy
stick three and one half feet long by
three inches in circumference, and com.
mon seven shooter. Joseph Kirby was
standing at the kitchen door, and as
Jackson approached asked him what was
the trouble last night; Jackson said al
have come to settle it now" and with an
oath pulled out pistol and fired. Kirby
ran into the house and got his shot gun.
As he came out jackson fired again.
Then Kirby emptied both barrels OF his
gun al him, but as the gun was loaded
with very small charges, 30 that Kirby's
wife could shoot at hawks depredst.
ing the poultry yard, they had no effect.
Jackson again fired. Then he rushed
upon Kirby with the heavy stick. Kirby's
brother, Cambert, rushed in and kuocked
the stick out Of Jsokson's hand. Josenh
Kirby then took the stick and dealt Jack
son two terrific blows on the, head, caus.
ing immediate death. The entire right
side of Jsokson's head from the middle
line to the ear was crushed. Jackson waB
about rs years old. He was raised by
Mr.. Kirby's father. He had the reputa-
ton Of being high tempered aud impu.
dent. He was buried to-day in Potter's |
field. Joseph Kirby is regarded as very
quiet, peaceable and hard working man. |
He escaped uninjured, and has the sym
pathy OF the community with him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
GERERAL GRANTS VIEWS.
An Encouraging Opinion Upon the
General Condition of Affairs.

General Condition of Affairs.
Associatei Press Dispatch bS special wires
New YORK, May THE Mail and
Erpress to day prints wo,column inter-
view with Gen. U. s. Graut held yester-
day before the announcement Of his finan-
oiGl difficulties.
The general takes very hopeful view
of affairs. The producers, he thinks, are
not getting very high prices for their pro-
duce, but their supplies are abundant
and manufacturers are busy in all direc-
tions. At the end Of the present CEN
tury, that is Is years hence, our
population will probably approx
mate 100000, 900, and people then
living will find New York the financial
centre OF the world. The general sees no
reason why at end of the century the
United States should not be the leading
manufacturing country, particularly in
cotton fabrics and iron in all its forms.
Mexico ia bound to develop as rapidly as
our own Pacific coast did when we first
acquired it.
When asked about the CON titutionsl
question, he said he thought we should
amend the constitution 80 as to make the
Presidential terms seven years instead of
four, and that the incumbent should
then De ineligible thereafter.
On the Mormon question, he thought
Utah should be governed by commits
sion the same as the District of Columbia.
He was opposed to making one citizen
who could not write and speak English,
or whose moral character WAS questioned.
HE FAvoRs LOGAN FOR PRESIDENT.
He hesitated about speaking of the
present Presidential campaign, but finally
said he thought the Republicans had
better chance now than they had four
and eight years ago. He declined
to critloise Arthur's admipistra-
ton, and the interviewer asked
point blank what was his preference.
To this thu general replied: 81 favor
Logan. He is man OF ability and
courage to maintain his convictions, and
one who is not swayed by every passing
breezen
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
CdMBRIDGE.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
CAMBRIDGE, May / john Murray has
been Indicted by the grand jury for will
full murder, with malice aforethought,
and was srraigned to day In court to an
swer to the charge He plead not guilty
His trial has been fixed for Monday, the
18th ipstaut.
Munay's crime Sas the shooting, on
January 31st, OF john N. Steele. The
shooting was the result OF q quarrel
begun by Mlrray teasing Steele's little
bor. Steele, becoming angered, struck
Murray over the head with poker, upon
which Murray drew a revolver and fired
two loads into Steele,
CAMBRIDGE, May 1.--Tbe circuit court
for Dorchester county convened on Men.
day last. and will continue In session for
three we,ks, nearly Two weeks longer
than ususl. few Cases OF larceny have
beeu tiarasei Of, and several parties
ssnteuced to the penitsntisry.
the most interesting case as yet WAS
tried yssteIday-thst OF the state Va
Davis & P-ag, for violation OF local
option law. Tbs lest grand inquest
tOund II tru5 bills sgsinst the parties,
mud at their trial they claimed that the
beverage they sold was not an int0xicant.
IL Is csll,d beck weiss beer, snd the
manufacturers testified that IL would
not make nan drunk. Parties
who bought from Davis & Prag swore both
ways, som- that it made them drunk and
others tina, they oould not get drunk Oh
It, drirs ~ much as they might. The
court adjudged them gully and fined each
member OF the firm $50 and costs. The
other IL cases against them will be tried
before jury, aud a chemical expert is
TO anslyze the beer and testify.
Au effort will be msde',t establish
glass factory near here, as there are
immense quantities of the very best sand
at Sandy Hill, the proposed site. The
Delaware Glass Works want to purchase
the sand and have offered $125 per ION
for it, but the owner will not sell until
he sees no chance Of getting a factory on
the premises.
The prospect is very hattering for q
good pesch crop.
A new phosphate factory ia to begin
here shortly by Baltimore capitalists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
Installation at Stanton

Tuesday evening the Rev. James R.
Campbell WAS installed pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Stanton. A
special programme was prepared tor the
occasion and the services opened with a
selection by the choir. Reading of the
scriptures followed, and sermon was
delivered by the Rev. James L. Vallan-
dIgham, D. D., LII D. The charge to the
pastor was made by the Rev. Justus T.
Umsted, and the Rev. Thomas C. Auder-
son gave the charge to the people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

A Death BED Marrtaue.

DR.. Nj. Howard Fussell OF Radnor, who
was graduated at the Pennsylvania Uni
Verslty, last week, ia lying at the point
OF death at his home In 2adnor, Pa,
suffering from overstudy. He was to
have been married Wednesday to Sallie
hntwisle, sister of Thomas W. Entwisls,
formerly on the staff of the Ns1s, this
tity. The bride-eleot has been in at
tendance upon the sick mans bedside
aufing his illness. On Saturday it was
feared that he could not survive the day
through, and at his request clergyman
was called In and the marriage ceremony
performed, uniting the dying man to his
faithful sweetheart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
The Lists Jail Life,

Since tho respite Of Lewis +. List, both
he and his father, imprisoned for mur
dering George B. Taylor have been
allowed more liberty by Sheriff Martia
They are given the range OF the CORR
dors and turn in the Jail yard two dsy :
each week, Two hours at time. The t
brist hours OF liberation are OF or, t..
benefit to the prisoners, and th =
greatly enjoy the recreation of pacing the
corridors and yard. Since the reepi,-,
Young Lists health has improved soms-
what aud the father is relieved OF the
great mental anxiety which he suffered.
The little son Of the younger prisoner,
who shared the cell for some weeks, h as
been removed and with the rest OF the
family visit the prisoners whenever they
have an opportunity to get to New Castle,
which owing to their poverty Is very
seldom.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
Detective Jones' Prisoners.

n Before Squire Bertolette Monday night
detective Jones charged q white and
oolofed man Of Claymont, with disorderly
conduct and firing pistols at the railroad
station at that place on last Sunday
week. Several other Witnesses testified
and the accused were fined IS aud costs
each The detective arrested the men at
visymont yesterday. The authorities OF
me r., w. &. b. Railroad Company state
mat they intend breaking up all dis
orderly conduct on the line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

Andrew W. Jones, residing at $40
Market street, who has till recently been
in the employ of the electric light com.
pany of this city, has brought suit to-
day, by his attorneys, W. B. Barton and
II. Fl. Ward, Rsqs., against q James
Belt, druggist, for $4,000 damages.
The alleged damages were occasioned in
the early part Of January last by z.
James Bette team, which had been lett
standing unsecured, running into lad
der upon which A. W. Jones was work
ing, knocking him down, fall of several
feet, thereby causing him serious injuries
which are claimed to be OF permanent
n IA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
What the walkers VIII Get,

The total receipts from the late pedestrian
contest in New York were $50, 446. The total
expenses, including 10 per cent of gross re-
ceipts to manager for advancing money for
rent and all preparations for the walk, were
Sl9, 1850. The money remaining to be
divided among the pedestrians is SIS, 49,. 81.
including 81 400 sweepstakes, the stakes to
be divided among the first three men only.
Fitzgerald will receive $9,456.l3, including
1880 stakes Rowell, $500, including $3.50
stakes +; Panchot, S2,004,75 including $40
stakes 4; Noremac, 81, 1906 Herty, S847. 81;
Vint, 367S.09 Elson, $50S Sc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
A Deanerafe Nepra-

ST.. Louis, May 5.-A dispatch from
Montserrat says party OF white men
went to the house OF Joseph Hughes,
negro, living two miles
from that town, on Saturday night with
the avowed intention OF horsew hippipg
him for an alleged insult offered by
him 10 white woman
few days ago. Hughes made
a desperate resistance and with an axe
inflicted mortal wounds upon Charles
Miller and John Long. The remainder
of the party retired and Hughes sur
rendered himself to the authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

The Jackson & Sharp Co. is packing
Blk new cars, three first and second and
three third class for the Santiago & Tslos
railroad, Chill, $. A. They are to be
shipped about the 18th inst. by sailing
vessel to Santiago. The same company
has also ON hand five baggage and passeu-
ger cars for the Cape Fear & Ysdkin Val
ley railroad; Is cara for the Memphis &
Charleston railroad; six cars for the
Lshigh Valley railroad; four parlor cars
for the Woodruff Sleeping, and Psrlor
Coach Co., and two hunting CATS for the
Worcester Excursion Car Co. In the car
shops this company is full OF work and a
quantity OF less elaborate coach work ia
on hand
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

James Peoples, 81 years of age, native
o. Ireland, died at his residen 9, No 1875
West Eleventh street. Monday morning OF
general debility. He was a resident OF
wilmington for great many years, but
ior sous time past had retired from bust.
ness. He was prominent member OF the
first Presbyterian Church. The de-
ceased WAS Democrat OF very decided
political views. The burial took
pace at p. IN. on Wednesday az the
Wilmington & Brandy wine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

The Opinion Of Conservative
brokers As to fhe Effect als the
Market.


The Opinion Of Conseryatiy,
brokers as to fhe Effect un the
Market.
IS ,tAte' rJsv Difpsfti To sueciai .Aiies.
NV YoRs, MAY 7 - o.srrvsttve
brokers ray tnat the If O. II vest rtsy =
failures has been very pucu over, ct IT,
mated 30 far as the stock exchange is
concerned, but believe that 1t II ay ind uce
some out Of town selling by weak holders.
1t ia reported that several OF the large
bear operators took advantage of the
decline yesterday to cover up their
shorts, and have expr ssad 'heir deter
imitation to keep out o: Tie m.rket until
they can See their way more clearly.
The defeat of the Morrison bill ia re-
gsrded by those well informed as benef-
oial to the best interests of the country,
and " there are 20 disturbing csuses, It's
effect will be visi ble in the market.
GRANT WARD.
New YORK, May 7.-Ferdinand Ward
Of Grant Il Ward, is now at his office. 1t
ia stated that large amount Of outstand-
ing loans made by the firm were settled
sfter business hours yesterday.
ATTACHMENTS AGAIs ST WARD.
The supreme court granted several
attachments against the property OF
Ferdinand Ward, one of the firm Of Grant
& Ward, brokers, which failed yesterday.
The attachments were granted In pro-
ceediDgs begun to recover money due.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
winning Delaware Dogs,

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
NEW York, May Sat the bench show
now holding in New York City, under the
auspices Of the Westminster Kennel Club,
Dashing Bell took first and Dashing
Bessie second prize in the open class for
English setter bitches. They are q very
handsome brace Of Blue Beltins owned by
3. W. Jester, st. Georges, DEL, and
attract considerable attention. S. B.
Foard Of Elkton, Nd, has sold here his
setter puppy for 400. J.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
an ILLINOIS ACCIDENT.
Twenty People Injured Seriously
and Three Fatally.

Associated Press Dispatcn by special Wires.
CHICAGO, May 1.-The DAILY Nsws'
special from Decatur, Ills., says broken
rail ten miles south of this city on the
st Louis division OF the Wabash road
threw passenger coach and two sleepers
into ditch injuring 20 people seriously,
and three fatally.
II is reported that Conductor Vincent
of Michigan, in charge of one Of the
sleepers was crushed and cannot live !;
also that Rmms Walters of Vermont, will
die.
Five surgeons have gone to the scene.
The names Of the injured have not yet
been learned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

d captain John P Wiley OF the steamer
samuel NJ. FELTON, states that his boat
WIN start on her trips between this city
ana Philadelphia between the Goth of
,ais mouth and the lat OF June. The
relton Ia now lying in the Harlan & Hol-
nngsworth Company's dry dock and ia
os'ng thoroughly Overhauled. She will
s'so be reprinted and it is stated will
iook better this year than for many
teasOns past.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
The wissahfckon Case.

Associated Press Dispa Oh by special Tres,
PHILADELPHIA, May THE inquest on
the body supposed to be that OF Frederick
Stshl, the trunk and Lead of which were
found separately In the Wissahickon was
reopened to-day, but no new facts were
ELECTED. c. A. Dieterle lies under the
suspicion of having murdered Stahl, but
the coroner's jury would not render a
decision as to who might be the murderer.
Dieterle was, however, committed to
await the action of district attorney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
ST. q fOkG rs.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
ST. GEORGES, May 6.--The result Of th 9
town election yesterday was the re-elec-
tion of DR.. ]. NJ. Dewitt president of
council aud the following members D.B.
STEWART. ]. Weiser, M. H,Pierce, Joseph
Heisle, William H. Bentz. K. W. Jester
has taken five settlers and one hare hound
to the New York dog snow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

President Roberts OF the Pennsylvania
road accompanied by General Manager
Pugh, A. Brown, Fl. F. Kenney and
other officials were in town Monday af-
ternoon. After visiting the west yard,
the party made an inspection of the new
Brandywine branch and, subsequently
taking carriages, visited the south side
If tho oitv
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
A Berks County FaIIuro.

ross Dispatch Dy special Wires.
READING, Pa, May 7.-Daniel P. Fisher
Of Leesport, in this county, has made an
assignment for the benefit OF his creditors;
liabilities, $l50,ooO to $4,000. Fisher
is reported to have been in financial
straits for some time, and 1t is said that
he made the assignment to prevent the
property being sacrificed in the present
dull state of business. The assets amount
to $3o0, 900 and consist of farms, timber
lands and interests in collieries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
Elkton's Election.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
ELKTos, May 6.-The annual town
election for bsiliff and commissioners WAS
held yesterday afternoon. The total vote
polled was 291, being precisely the mum.
Der cast at the last election. The contest
for the bAiliffship was close and interest.
ing. The vote WAS as follows: For
bailiff, George T. King, 14O; Richard
Thomas, 1913; Cadmirs Price, %. For
commissioners, William J. Jones, 2l2;
W. K. K. Frazer, 16o; G. G. Strickland,
l67; Dunbar Morgan, 1865; George R.
Howard, 1875; George AoQuilkin, 146 !;
John Perkins, 81; Charles H. Smith, 96 /;
Henry Hood, So; Henry G. Wells 26. The
first i've named were elected,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
A Mysterious Disappearapce.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
KANSAS CITY, May 7.-Alfred Sheldon,
agent Of the Blue Springs Milling Com
pany, has mysteriously disappeared. In
formal charges existed that Sheldon had
been short about $40, 900 in his accounts.
On Monday evening two men went to his
house and read an ostensible warrant for
his arrest and he went away with them.
He has not been seen since. It Is un-
certain whether 1t WAS a scheme on
Sheldon's part or abduction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

CAMBRIDGE, MD, May 3.-George Walsh
negro, was arraigned before court to day, and
found guilty OF assault with intent to kill old
man Skinner, and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for 10 years. One day early in the
spring Walsh went to the farm house OF Mr.
Skinner, and told him that one of his cows
was stuck in the mire in a branch on the farm,
just behind strip OF woods, offering to
assist in extricating her. While gong through
the wood Walsh picked up a club which he
had previously cut and struck Skinner over
the head, but failing to knock him down,
after another effort, he became frightened
and ran away. If he had killed Skinner without
difficulty, he then, no doubt, would have
returned to the Eouse, murdered SINNERS
aged wife, and robbed the premises, it being
supposed that skinner kept large sum OF
money about the premises.
The grand jury will not find any bill against
young young Shenton, who killed his father a
few weeks ago in attempting to save the life
Of his mother. Shenton is in town, but only
to carry out the form of the law.
Woolford Il Co. of this city, shipped the
past season 10000 gallons of oysters. III all
about 100000 gallons were shipped from
here.
Alexander Hurley's wife, living near Draw
bridge, this county, was burned to death on
Saturday last Her clothes caught from a
fire place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08
Where Chester county wins.

d. W. sasse, who styles himself the
champion pool player of this city WAS
1eieated In series Of games at Barnum' q
MOTEL Tuesday night, by John Walker who
Salis from the quiet village Of Kenneth
SQUARE. Twenty games were played of
whioh the Chester county entry won IL
ana was declared the victor of the series.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-08

SMYRNA, May 6.-The remains of Mrs.
James Mcdowell were inferred at Glen
wood cemetery yesterday. Howard Quigg
offciated.
The Smyrna Library Association has
received 100 new books.
A large surprise party came off at Mrs.
K. K. Richards residence last night.
The horse and carriage OF William H.
Money, which was stolen Saturday night
by unknown parties, has been recovered.
It was found out at Duck Greek about one
mile from town and showed signs of hard
driving and rough usage. 1t had been
driven to Kenton and there turned loose,
from whence 1t wandered to Duck Creek.