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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
THIRD y IREET BRIDGE II.
The old Structure Examined by
Levy C0urt-The Question of Its
Safety for Public Travel.

Levy COurt-The Question of Its
Safety for Public Travel.
Pursuant to adjournment Tuesday at
noon, the members OF levy court met at
Third street bridge at 2 O'Clock, The
object of the meeting was to examine the
old structure and to decide whether or
not new bridge is necessary. Besides
the members of the court, there were
several persons present.
Mr.. Barber who acted as civil engineer
for the county during the construction of
the new Market street bridge, talked
with much earnestness of the necessity of
new bridge and with his fingers and
small hatohet tore asunder huge pieces OF
the rotten WOO i-work. He kept hacking
aud splitting here and there with such
untiriug energy that come of the members
became alarmed and one Of them asked
the gentleman II he wasn't afraid he
would damages the bridge past repairing.
For reply he said that he would leave
it to any three good engineers II the
bridge WAS not dangerous for travel.
During the work Of demolition the
members OF the court divided into groups
aud discussed the advisability of erecting
a new bridge this spring. The general
| Drift of the discussion seemed to be- to
the effect that public safety demanded
new bridge. A large majority of the
courtmen descended from the draw of
the bridge to the centre pier and
| examined the middle chord and the turn
| table. The former was found to b. ex-
| csedingly rotten aud dangerous, and one
member said that the bridge was liable
| to wreck at any time. Such remarks
only tended to disturb the peace of mind
Of President ShallorOss, who kept near
the south end OF the draw.
| In speaking Of the site of the bridge,
Col. Febger said that the old structure
was exactly in the right place for navi-
| CATION, and Mr.. Quigley, the builder, Co
nodded with him. Enoch Moore, Jr.,
thought the bridge could bs easily re-
paired 80 as to last two more years He
said II should be made to stop sepsawing,
and that new middle chord should be
put in. Mr.. Silver examined the turn-
table ana woodwork of the bridge and
made many observations. He favOJs the
construction of a new bridge.
How old is this bridge, Mr., QuigleyH"
asked GAzETTE representative.
"Seventesn years." was the reply.
Before the examination of the bridge
yesterday afternoon the Democratic mem.
bars of levy court were opposed to the
erection of new bridge this spring
because they said the recently con-
struot4d bridge at the foot Of Market
street would yet have to be submitted to
many tests, and should anything happen
to it, Wilmington would be in sorry
plight indeed with both brid es off.
The matter will soon be- brought up al
levy court for fnal settlement. The
question as it now stands ia, shall new
bridge be constructed this spring or shall
Euoch Moore, Jr., make sufficient repairs
to the old one to guarantee service for two
years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
EAST NEH MARX EFT.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and.Journal.
EAST New MARKET, March 22.-The
Baptist church at Cabin creek, about %
miles from this place, has been bought
by the NJ. E. Chu CHI and will be used by
that denomination as a place of worship.
The church ia a single story frame build
ing and cost about $1,000, 1t was sold
for 5000.
The pastor of the M. K ohurch at East
New Market, the Rev. T, o Ayres, was
warmly received on his return from con.
ference and presented with silver castor
set.
The most brilliant occasion of the
season was the china wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ryan of the Ryan House. The
presents were numerous and costly one
handsome china set entire was found
amongst the presents. The meat supper
began at 10 O'Clock p. m. and lasted till 3
8. m. Then came the confectionery
tables which lasted till 30 a, m.
Peaches are all right as far as heard
from. Our wheat fields look jaded and
tired, the result of SO much wet weather.
1t Ia little dangerous to throw a stone
down our streets, lest a dozen or SO OF
drummers be sent home with bruised
shins.
Business is looking up and the farmers
are moving on their apring work.
R. o. Christian has been appointed a
justice of the peace, and Minos Trice has
been appointed leader o. class In the
Nj. E. church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27

admitted to practice In the court In
ohauoery and orphans' court.
Harry Emmons, Esq made return on
the order Of sale OF the estate of William
and Mary Speskman, consisting of pro.
perty at No. sos West Fifth street, and
one at No. 1926 Tatnall street.
The report OF the trustees account on
the estate of Mary nolliDRsworth, was,
on motion OF LilbuIn Chandler, ESQ !,
confirmed.
Shortly before l O'Clock court ad.
1ouIned until O'Clock.
The court In the afternoon at
8 O'Clock, but no business was transacted
during the session. The chancellor in
formed the attorneys that they must have
their GASES ready when called or they
they would have to come to Dover to
have them heard.
Business WAS resumed at 10 o'clock Yesterday
morning by the chancellor and Judge Wales,
in the court in chancery and orphans court
Testimony in the case of George W. Ennis
vs. Ananias Ennis WAS heard before s. Rod
mond smith, ESD, as examiner, and
Hotfecker Il Hoffecker attorneys for the COM
plainant, with John II. Rodney, Esq, for the
defendant
This suit is an appeal by George w. Ennis
from Judgment with costs, ON a bond of
S300 which Apaniaa Ennis had obtained
against him. 1t appears that some years ago,
George W. Ennis transferred piece of land
at Townsend to Ananias Ennis and
some six years afterwards, when thu
land was reconveyed to him gave
Ananias bond for 1900, on which he
entered suit and obtained Judgment. The
case was APPEALED to the court i'll chancery by
George II. Ennis, who claims that the judg-
ment should be set aside, on the ground that
Ananias Ennis il indebted to him in the sum
OF 81, 100 on q book account. Daniel
Williams, John s. Crout and David G. Rose
testified to the signature of Ananias Ennis
to several receipts, and George W. Ennis
testified to the entries in his books.
The counsel agreed to CROSS examine the
witnesses and argue the case before the ex-
aminer, and then present it to the chancellor
at Dover. The chancellor gave notice that
The attorneys having returns OF sales must
present them to the court on or before 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning, or the sales
would he set aside
Lore x EmmonB made return on the
Speakman estate, showing that the amount
realized and now on deposit in the Farmers
Bank, after all the costs are paid il
"a ,SO4.72 which will be subject to the heirs
order. The sale was confirmed, and the
trustees authorized to give deeds for the
property.
A return OF the sale of the property of the
late John Coyle, in Christana hundred to
Henry DUPONT, for $4,000, was made by
Lore x Emmons trustees and the sale con.
tirmed. At IL o'clock court adjourned until
$ O'Clock in the afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
MILFORD.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFORD, March 90 Rain | The sur-
rounding country Is almost submerged,
and In many places farmers could sail a
skiff ACROSS their fields.
The town commissioners are ooudider-
ing the opening Of Second street through
to Truitt avenue. Only one house, the
property Of John Steward, Ia in the way.
This will open number of good build
ing lots and widen the town on the west
side.
The Fruit Conserving Company, which
has been doing nothing since last fall,
is about to put in new machinery, pre-
psratory to more systematic manage
ment of the new process.
Pneumonia and whoopiug cough have
attacked quite number of our citizens
lately, following the track OF scarlet fever
and measles.
There are s. contestants for the priz4
of red by Mr.. George, q sold pen and
holder to the pupil making the greatest
improvement in penmanship for 20 pages
or more.
A dog was cut to pieces by the a
O'Clock train last evening at the depot.
Z G. McColley has disposed OF the
Bogart farm to A. z. Alderman, Mr..
McColley receiving III part payment of
the same, the house and premises on
Third street, adjoining the Academy
property.
MILFORD, March 24.-Mrs. Susan
Cannon, widow of the late Lewis b.
Cannon, died on Saturday of cancer.
She survived her husband months and
Is days. She will be buried in Odd
Fellows cemetery.
Abbey's troupe is billed for Saturday
afternoon and evening next, at Dorsey
Hall.
The library association has insured in
the Grard Insurance Company for three
yeais, but owing to some mistake the
policy had to be returned to-day to the
Philadelphia office.
Sohoenberg & Co., have painted the
outside of their factory, which now pre-
SCENTS much more attractive appearance.
E. D. Tsrr WAS in town on Saturday
and told your correspondent that he hit
our bachelor superintendent at an educa.
tional meeting by saying to Mr.. Williams,
"You, sir, are a bachelor from choice /;
but am not"
Frank Resdy will remove from his resi.
denoe on Walnut street to the old home
stead ON Front street.
DR.. Hayward preached two able sermons
yesterday; in the morning on the "5ec' nd
coming of Christ - in the evening on
"Ths final judgment.
The question now before he cni
theologiAns is sis there a sep>r-t.i
between the soul and body at death -"
C. W. Davidson is getting mp watch
club and already has between 20 ara 80
names.
The people on the south side are sfi Al
ing the subject of = new school BUILDING
A meeting is called for next Saturday for
this, and other business Of importa, ca.
The school building has bsen greatly i'm.
proved during the past two years, but
the complaint now ia lack OF room and
light.
Milford boasts OF three 81 900 horses
a stallion owned by the Rev. J. s. Willis,
a gray gelding owned by Colonel M. II.
Davis and colt owned by E C. MoColley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
Isaths.

Al; X ER. = In this city, on Friday the 21st inst,
Charles q son of Edward A. and Mary A. Alker,
aged years, months and 81 days.
BROSIuS. At kennett Square Pa Sd mo. 18th,
Mary H., wife of Edwin Brosius and daughter
OF John Ma shall. aged 81 years
CHANCE.-At GeLtreville, Nd, on the 10Th inst,
jennie Chance, daughter of the late james X.
Chance OF Balti4 ore Md.
CnCkEY. At Easton,, Md: on the 9Th Inst.
Emily A., widow OF the late James y Cockey,
In the 10th year OF her ge.
CAkRuLL.-N Beulah, Md, on the 9Th inst,
James NJ. Carroll. aged 81 years.
MARSHALL.-At East New Market Md, on tho
Sth inst, Levin Marshsll, son OF Captain John
Mlrshall, age Is years.
POTTS. AT AubutD D, on the 18th inst, Howard
II. Potts, in The 80 year of his age.
RGED. In this ty. on the 28th inst, Mary q,
sife of julius Reed, III the 27th year OF her
age
Due notice OF the funeral will be given.
SWAfNE.-AtChester Heights, Pa. Sd NO., 18th,
Marga' eta o., wife OF Thomas Swayne, aged
- pears and9 months.
TUCKER AT Easton, Md, on the 10th Inst,
David Tucker, IN the 42d year of his age.
WHlSN ER.-At Bread Creek Neck, Md, on the
eth inst, Michael Meisner aged 6S years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27

and higher fof best: other grades un.
changed; extra steers, 81. 15a8 S.; fair to good,
ys.6 a6.OO light to medium Si.S5a560 oxen ,
S5a6: b 1lls lower ct 81 50i5. rs stockers lower
at s375a4 IS. Sheep-Receipts, 1900 head I;
demand fair and prices higher; quality better;
fair TO good western. s4.75a5.65; choice to
fancy, IS. 70a8 30; western lambs, s5.85a7. Hogs
Receipts, 5000 head; market dull weak and
lower good to choice Workers. S875aG. 70;
few very extra at $685. light mixed,
S.. 25s5.75.
BALTIMORE March 24.-Beef cattle--Market
very dun and prices Mahc. lower; very best,
6a6hc.; first quality, 4s4a57zc.; medium, 3sSa
nc ordinary, 3l4a31Sc.; most sales were from
ia5sc. Receipts, 9s9 head sales, 928 head.
swine-Supply fully equal to moderate de-
mand; receipts, 5,793 head quotations, 8a9Hc-
The receipts of sheep were 216l head quota
tioDs, sheep, ia6ssc.; spr ng lambs, l0al3c.
EAST LIBERTY, March 24.-Cattle, dull and
slow at about last weeks opening prices;
receipts, 1904 head shipments, $40 head.
Hogs slow receipts, $500 head; shipments,
SIS head; Philadelphia, 37.3Oa7.50 Workers.,
~ 30a6.75. Sheep active and all sold at prices
25a40c higher than last weeks opening
figures receipts, 5000 hesd; shipments, 400
head
e IcAGo, March A.-Hogs-Receipts 1000
head; shipments, $500 head: market I'M
change rough packing, 81; 35a6 70; heavy $3.50
az o kps, S. 5.Sn. aJtle-Receipts, 400
head shipments, 1000 head: market I'M
changed: exports, 1640l8 10; good to choice
shipping steers,S'.S0 6.35 common to medium,
s. !, al 70; cornfed Texans.s5 l0a5.55 Sheep
Receipts. l,2II head; shipments, 800 head;
market firm; inferior TO fair I3.61a4 25;medium
to good, VI. 4Oa521; choice to extra, 15 iOa5SO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27

The Deed of the AImshOuse Property
Returned for Acknowledgements.

From Every Evening OF yesterday.
The trustees of the poor held their regular
monthly meeting at the almshouse to- day.
The first business before the board was the
notifiction that the deed Of the almshouse
property would be returned for acknowledge
by the chairman was defective, in.
asmuch AZ the chairmaps term OF
office had expired when the acknowledgment
was made. Mr. Birds term expired i'll Feb
ruary aud he was re- elected by the levy court
To settle the question rs to his being the
legal president of the board, he was re-
elected to serve until the annual meeting in
April. The president was directed to ac-
knowledge the deed after making alterations
suggested by the trustees appointed by the
Legislature to sell the almshouse property.
Superintendent Guthrie reported Oh in-
mates in the institution, 1876 whites aud iS
blacks. In the almshouso there are 173 in
mates 1875 whites and So blacks; in the ill.,
sane department II inmates, 5S whites aud ID
blacks, Five deaths were reported during the
month.
The report of the farm committee set
forth that the net income of the farm for
1888 was 5509Si. The report was approved.
The contract bill of j. d. Burleigh of 1915
less 10 per cent. was allowed for putting
lightning conductors on the new county
buildings.
MIR. Bradford reported that he had placed
an additional 100000 insurance on the new
county buildings at Sl.50per 800, for three
years. The total insurance on the buildings
amounts to $4,000.
An application was made by Camden, N.
j., lady for child, an inmate OF the chill
dren's department, to adopt. The infants
mother objected, and the chair ruled that
the board had no right to send the child out
Of the State without the mothers consent.
An invitation extended to the levy court to
visit the almshouse was accepted by the
Democratic member, who inspected the build
ings and remained until after dinner.
Upon motion of Mr.. Williams it was de.
cided to ask the levy court to grant the board
of trustees $40, 900 to meet the expenses Of
the next fiscal year, which begins in April
This amount Is the same as the last years
allowance.
The building committee reported that il
| had awarded the contract for putting up the
steam heating apparatus in the new build
| mystic Gillis & Geogeoghan of New Yorl
| for 914200. The committee also reported
| that it had settled with johnson & Hyde fol
extra work and material, paying then
| 81, 3I6.39 and the further sum OF S212.0l fol
| insurance policies transferred to the board.
There was considerable discussion concern
| ing the removal of the farm building Tn,
sentiment of the meeting favored the erection
of new building for pest house, and let
| ting the honse stand. The matter was re
ferred to the hospital committee with in
structions to report
On motion of Mr.. Williams the treasure
| was directed to reimburse johnson 4 Hyde
| the sum of s75 paid Farmer Morrison for tn
/ right to lay siding to the new almshous
building from the main line OF the railroad
The meeting adjourned at 2 o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
#arrMgss.

N-wILLIAMs.-A AT Centrevilla, Md,
on tie 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Terry. John
of Centfeyille Md.
CALpw I'm philadelphia On the
18th inst; Mason Caldwell and Wilhelmina
CARs& ELL-ToWNSEND.- AT the residence OF
the BRIDE parents No. 412 East Fourth street,
John i car sSSi and susan ". townsend ''''
DukE-DAyls.-on the 18th Inst, by the Rev.
BE: Woodourn q Allegheny, Pa. J. z, Duke
otVirgnia, and Katie Davis. daughter of Thomas
Davis OF Centreville, Md.
DANtS--FRAME.-At the residence OF Joseph M.
Davis, Milford, on Feb. 18th, by the Rev: l. N.
foreman, Joseph u. Davis and Lille ii. Frame,
both OF Milford.
GARRETf-BUTCHk R. AT the Reformed Epis-
s s9pa Church 9f The isedeemer; this city, on the
Garrett and Anna Butcher.
HOPKINS MURPHY.-ln Phil adelphia ,on Oct.
I'd, 1883, by the Rev. James MORROW, George W.
hopkins OF Denton, Md. and Hattie L. Murphy,
oaushter ofJ. W. Murphy, of Keyport N. j.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At Coatesyille, Pa,
Adam Hemphnl Of Tits city, and Emma Elliott
uf Chester county, Pa.
H ARRls- REVEAL the, home of the bride.
No. 20S " est street, on the Goth inst. by the
Rey. George Z. Maddox, ". Kramer Harris,
Both of this city.
KLINE-G RoyER,-At Philadelphia. the .2sd
inst ,, by the Rev +. b. Greul, Aaron 3, Kline.
Inst BY he Kew. X. TAI aaldemssn On Joh ns Lynn 1n
and ii. eva phillips, both of this city.
McCARrER-BRowN..- this city, on the 10Th
McCar er and 5. Lizzie Brown, both OF this city.
MeoARrER BkoW,N..,,i this ty, on the i9th
st by the he, Rsy r Hade nsS samuel mn NJ.
West Chester papers please copy.
MORGhN-STROUD.-A No. 832 West Fourth
ID. D., Chares.R. Morgan and Ma tie Stroud.
MkNN-RONEY.- the residence OF j. East
burn Brown ,s ew Prospect, Pa, .s on the 18Th
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
A Baby Fouud In a VaIise.

For nearly three weeks past peculiar
odor has prevailed in the baggage room
at the p, W. & B railroad station, this
city, and, although repeated investiga.
tions were made, the cause of the smell
could not be asoertained until yester-
day, when vslise, which had been
checked in Philadelphia and which has
been lying in the baggage room since
March 9th, was opened, and therein was
found the body of an infant. The re-
mains, which wets In horrible oondi-
ton, we're buried III the POtter's field TO-
day
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
stocking with Game Birds.

The Delaware Game Protective Associa-
tion shipped a number Of quail to John
f. Salisbury of Dover Tuesday. I, .
birds will b. liberated in the vicinity Of
Dover and it ia hoped that they will null
tiply many told by next fall. The asso-
citation expects to receive about 1000
more quail and 100 prairie chickens with
which to restoek the Peninsula with these
game birds. Persons desiring birds to re
lease on their property can obtain them
upon application to George Churohman,
secretary of the association, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
A Robbery at the Highlands.

An attempt was made about 3 o'clock
Tuesday morning to rob W R. Brinckle's
hen house, at the Highlands. The alarm
being given by the electric alarm, with
which the buildings are all provided,
Mr.. Brinckle was on the scene in time
to fire six shots at the thief, who fsd
without getting any plumber. He left
behind him bag containing IL fms
chickens, which have been identified by
John s. Miller,a neighbor of Mr. Brinckle,
as his property 1t ia probable that
Mr.. Brinckie's place will be avoided by
thieves hereafter. 1t is not known
whether any of the bullets struck the
Il icing thief.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-27
MILTON.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
MILTON, March 26.-The finding of the
body OF an infant buried in a garden and the
holding OF an inquest over the same by
Coroner James, made a sensation yesterday.
After the coroner had empaneled IS jurymen
and taken the testimony Of about dozen
witnesses the mother of the infant
came forward and testified that
al Q gave birth to stillborn child on Thurs
day, March 18th, and buried the same the
next morning. The jury rendered verdict
that if the child was born alive it came to its
death from causes unknown.
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9ifense applications.


NOTICE.-I, JOSEPH McDACE, THE
L y OWNER and occupant of the house situated
at No, 506 Church street, III the Fourth ward of
the city Of Wilmington county of New Castle
and state Of Delaware, in compliance with the re
qurcments of the acts of the General Assembly
in such csse made and provided, do hereby give
notice that sha apply in writing TO the Court
OF General Sessions of the Peace and jail Delivery
Of the state Ct pelaSare in and for New Castle
d. ISL being the next te' III OF said court, Tor
license for said house an inn tavern for the
sale therein of intoxicating liquors in less quanti-
ties than one quart, to bedrlink on the premises,
and the following respectable citizens OF the said
ward recommend the said Application viz
Martin Farrell John RedgraVes
John AlcClstlerty Aug kuhlmann
Francis luCquot Townsend
James L Finley Augustus simmons
Michael l. Carroll james + McGoniga
Joseph Ii Mcguire Edward Murine
Frank Marion NJ j Connolly
James Riguey Thomas Cause
Bernard Bonner Edward Conner
Edward Mellon Peter laggart
Robert Smith Joseph Lathrop
Neil Gurmley Harry Coulson
Robert Davidson John MalOuey
nlh15-itdStwS JOSEPH NcDACE.
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IramnIed by Heavy Reasts.

Monlay afternoon Harry Brown,
oolored, aged IL Yesrs, was knocked down
at Eighth and Spruce streets by team
Of draft horses and one OF them tr0d on
his lower jaw and pelvis. The lad was
taken in ooma.ose condition to his home
at Fifth and Walnut streets where DR..
Keables dressed the wounds. He pro-
nounced the injury serious one, but
thought the unfortunate boy would re-
cover If peritonitis does not set in.
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THE MARY MORGAN.
Her Arrival in This City sunday
and Her Trip Monday.

""" hANA AsV"uafs
The steamer Mary Morgan arrived at
Shipley street wharf from Bridgeport, N.
j., Sunday afternoon, and was insp5 ct- d
at once by q crawd OF men and boys.
She is an iron hull steamer and was
built by the Harlan q Hollipgswof,h Co.
in 1878 Her dimensions are Length, IT'S
feet beam, 80 feet depth of hold, 5
feet. She is of 299 4S.l00 tons burthen,
has powerful beam engine with table
cutoff and rims at the rate OF Is miles.
per hour. In the stern on the first
deck Ia ladies' parlor. The entire
second deck forms one large saloon par.
lor, about 100 feet long, which is hand
somely and comfortably furnished. She
can accommodate about 500 passengers.
Her first trips were made on the Delaware
river, hut three or four years ago she
went south. About year ago she was
purchased by the Bridgeport Steamboat
Company of Chester, and since then she
has been plying between Bridgeport and
Philadelphia.
Her owners say they will not ont
rates, that she will only make one trip
daily, probably during the entire season,
and will devote special attention to
freight. No liquors will be sold on board
the loaf. She will leave Shipley street
wharf at O'Clock, and Arch street wbsr
at :. 80 o'clock, and will stop at Chester, i
South Chester and Billipgsport each way.
No freight will he taken at intermediate
| points. The officers Of the boat are
Captain, John f. Truitt; engineer, Isaac
Butler; pilot, George Go per mate, David
Kirk.
She carried about rs passengers to
Philadelphia Monday morning.
The finest Alternative and aati-bilious medi
/ cine on earth, is Samaritan Neryine. 81 So
1.-THE doctors said my child must die witt
spasms, Samaritan Nervine cured him." VIM