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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
NED CASSIDY on a q TEAR.n
He Wants TO XIII Marshal McMulien
and is Arrested.

The notorious Ned Cassidy was ar
raisned, before Judge Cummins, yesterday
morning, and Police Officer Walker testi.
e id that Tuesday night the prisoner was
handed over to him on Market street by
United States Marshal McMulien.
The marshal testified that Tuesday night
about 10 O'Clock as he was sitting In his
house, No. 1921 Harrison street, talking
to his nephew, Blwood Springer, he
heard one Of his front windows rattle.
He went out the back door and looked
around the side yard, and though he
saw no body, some one yelled, "What
are you looking at, you - -,
I've come to kill you" He
went up stairs, got his revolver and went
down to the front door, and found Ned
Cassidy on thu porch. He asked him
what he was doing there. Cassidy said,
~ came to kill yru," and rushed at him
with his hand in his pocket. The
marshal seized him and with the assist
apos of Mr.. Springer started with him to
give him to an officer. AT the avenue
and Harrison street Mr.. Springer
let 60 OF the prisoner to telephone Tor the
police, whereupon Cassidy broke from the
marshal and struck at him. The marshal
knocked him down and when about to
secure him again Cassidy kicked him in
the stomach. Mr.. Springer came back
and the two again got the prisoner and de-
livered him over to Officer Walker. Judge
Cummins fined him $40 and costs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
a Ht.,Ie G,rI,s Horr,bIe Ipiury.


The little Sugars. old daughter Of John
Mover went with her mother to the -four
and feed store Of John R. Mari, No. LOG
Eass Second street Saturday afternoon
and, getting on the elevator, asked the
clerk to give her ride. He started the
apparatus which is run by water motor,
and when the elevator reached
the opening Of the third story
floor 8 sudden jar was noticeable
He quickly reversed the msohine
and, upon bringing 1t back TO the Arst
floor, found the child sitting up ap.
pArsntiy dAssd with her jaw caved in
and blood flowing from her mouth. Her
Jaw was found to bs disiooAted, and abe
was removed to her home No. 203 East
Second street, and her injuries, which
consist Of q fractured jaw bone and
several bruises, were attended by DR..
Morrison. It is supposed the little girl
was looking over the edge Of the elevator
"a II approached the third story.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
CAMBRIDGE.
The Andersen Faiture-A Dusky
Reprobato-The within Mystery.

Enc Anderson kaNfuro-A DmbRy
Reprebate-The within Mystery.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
CAMBRIDGE, Dec. 4.-The failure Of
Thomas W. Anderson & Co, thu leading
dry goods house Of Cambridge, and one
of the largest in the state, has created
much excitement here. Philadelphia
and Baltimore firms, It Is said, will lose
heavily, as we'll as many Of our own Oft
izsns who have endorsed the FIRMS paper
for large sums. The worst feature about
the failure is the partial loss OF trust
money left In the hands Of the firm by
persons who will feel the loss heavily.
Charles Sidney, oolored, has been con-
vieted ct the present term of court OF out
raging his stepdaughter, aged Is years,
last June. he was sentenced 10 five years In
the psniteniary. But for an error in fran.
ing the indictment 1t ia claimed he would
have been hanged.
States Attorney Henry returned from
the aoene Of the mysterious shooting Of
WilliD, near fredericksburg, yesterday.
He failed to find any clue by which the
mystery surrounding the murder OF
accidental shooting OF Willin could bt
unrave led.
A Mr.. Seward of the Neck district, neal
Cambridge, killed Is wild geese at one
shot Saturday night.
AS Is usual at this season complaints
are pouring in about violations Of the
oyster law.
There is large floating population IN
Cambridge at present, consisting mostly
Of rouRh characters employed on tns
dr.dee boats, and petty larcenies are o
nightly occurrence. No clue has ye
been found to the parties who robbed
Linthicum's store at Church Creek, Sat
urday night of $500 worth Of goods.
The steamboat war goes on, and til,
people continue to 60 to Baltimore where
they make many purchases. Is is feared
this war OF rates by the rival steamboa
companies will have a very damaging
effect on the holiday trade In Cambridge
The P. w. & B. Railroad Company hai
greatly improved It's wharf property here
aud will make other Improvements In tn,
spring. II is said the company will max
another depot in the West End, ant
extend the road to the sand hills, abou
miles from town, in the spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
PROFITS OF TIE WIHE.

Statement OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company for the OUR
rent Quarter.
Associated Press Dispatch By special wirea.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 10.--Statement of the
Western Union Telegraph Company:
Net revenues for the quarter ending De-
oember 3lst, based upon nearly completed
returns Tor October, partial returns for
November and estimated business for
December, sl.500,000; and surplus Of
October LIST, $4,159, 1870; total, Is, 659, 1s0.
appropriated to interest on bonded debt
sinking funds s144, 900; bAlanoe,
A5,615, 100. Dividend, II per cent,
sl99, s37; surplus, "a, 315, 1858. A
dividend Of II per cent on the capital
stock was declared, payable January 18th.
The transfer books closed December Goth,
both here and in London, TO reopen jan
usry I'd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
Runaway ana sHisnap.

The Oxford Press says Alfred Wel6in
OF Wilmington, Del, hired team from
Branson slaok's livery stable, Oxford,
Last week. When near PuRh's bone
mill, Esst Nottingham, the horse ran for
q distance and commenced TO kick The
animal got or Of its hind legs fastened
over the cross.bar and under the shaft,
and the bar had to be sawed In two be-
fore 1t could be released, The buggy
and herness were wrecked, and Mr.. Wei
din lea the horse from the scene Of the
accident into Oxford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
DOYER.
A Masonic banquet - Tho. Kent
DOuuty TomcherA.

A Masonic Banquet - The. Kent
Comfy Teachers,
| Special Correspondence OF Gazette aud journal.
DOVER, Dso. "a banquet was given
laet night at the Hotel Richardson, under
| the auspices Of the Union Lodge Of
Mssons of Dover. A splendid COLLATION.
WAS served by the proprietor, Walter
Burton. Toasts were offered and Ad.
dresses delivered. Past Master Bsniah
Watson acted as master OF ceremonies
and offered the following toasts tThe
President OF the United StRtes !" re,
sponded to by John A. Nicholson,
Etq,; "Govsrnsr Charles G. Slookley,"
responded to by State Superintendent of
Public Schools T. N. Williams, "0ur
Public Schools )" responded to by Il. C.
Carpenter and James d. Groves, "The
Medical Profession =" respond to by DR..
Collins Of Smyrna, "The Ladies' :" re-
sponded to by L. Irwin Handy, free
Masonry !" responded to by Past Master
Benish Watson, Esq. Several other tossts
offered, the last OF which was to "Mine
Host" who was pledged In pure water
drank standing. There were present
over hundred guests. Various lodges
were represented from all over the state,
and the occasion WAS Of the most
pleasant and enjoyable character.
The tenth annual session Of the
teaohers' institute for Kent county began
this afternoon In court house hall, and
will be In session until Saturday.
DR.. J. n. Twilley was married this
afternoon to Miss Priscilla Reed, daugher
OF ELIAS 8. Reed, Rsq., formerly Of this
town, In the Episcopal church, by the
Rev. L. W. Gibson. A large crowd q
relatives and friends Of the contracting
parties were present TO witness the
nuptials. Tho bride WAS the recipient Of
several handsome presents. They left on
the afternoon train for Baltimore. where
they will spend few days.
DOVER, Dec. Last Friday evening
the members Of the Holy Gross Catholic
Church Of this place presented Father
Bradford, their late pastor, with hand
some gold watch, and the "Children Of
Mary" q handsome silver Zoe pitcher.
These tokens OF love and friendship were
q surprise to Father Bradford and, In
neat little speech, he thanked them for
their kind remembrance Of him. q L.
Rnright, on behalf Of the members, pre-.
sented the gold watch, while Father Bir-
mingham, on behalf Of the "Childrsn Of
Mary" presented the silver pitcher. The
choir in the meantime sang one or TIVE
farewell selections. Father Bradford
leaves here to 90 to Gslena, and Father
Birmingham takes his place. Father
Bradford was popular mot only with his
congregation but with many Protestant
friends here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
w,,m,uRtop schooner Ashore.

CAPE HEsLoPEN, Dec. 9.-The schooner
Jerusha M. dragged ashore below the
iron pier this evening, and lies in very
dangerous position. Shs was boarded by
Keeper Salm0ns and Grew of the lite.
saving station here at 7.30 p m. The
captain aud crew had abandoned the
vessel before their arrival. The Jerusha
N. ia small two.masted schooner,
engaged generally in carrying lumber
between Lswes, Bridgeport, N. j., and
Philadslphis. She ia in ballast. The
names OF her captain and crew cannot be
ascertained. She halls from Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
De,a, are,a vote for CIeveland

Richard R. Ksnney, Esq, of Dover, who
was appointed by the Delaware electors,
Wednesday, week, mes sunger to convey
q certified report OF their vote for
President and Vioa President to the
president OF the United States Senate,
passed through Wilmington, Tuesday
on his way to Washington to perform
this duty. He left for Washington on the
ass train, and will deliver the certificate
to Senator Edmuuds, president pro
tempofe Of the Senate and acting Vice
President.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
To ne Given His Freedom.

Hugh Dugan, who shot and killed ex-
Councilman Richard Rowe in q saloon at
Fourteenth and Heald streets in May,
1873, and sentenced to five years for
granddaughter, will be released on Satur-
day next, 18th inst, his term having ex.
pired. Dugsn, 1t will be remembered,
raised his revolver to shoot Edward
Megsghey, when Rowe stepped in front
OF the intended victim and received the
ball In vital part, dying soon after.
Dugsn will return to this city with Q
view Of getting employment here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
|EsTaasa

ELLIGUOD-WHIrTAKE R.-on the 4th inst.
by the Rev. William Murphy. Samuel Elllgsod
aud Sara y hittsker. hoth OF this city.
AT the residence OF Thomas
StraboTn, Riverton, Va, on Sov. oath by the
Rev. Mr., kenzsr, William Fristor ana Sylvia
Slack. formerly OF Toughksnamon Pa.
IRVING-McK EEvER. lin Chester, on the ID
inst, Edwin ID. Irving and Marion Mckeeyer.
Both of Chester.
REY BURN PIERs0N. In Chester, on the 50
inst, by the Rsv. z. II. MowTy, David A Hey
burn snd Lizzie Plerson, both OF this city.
BIMM0 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. On the nth
Simmons and Mary col isborough. Both Of this
city.
WoRTH-ENGLAND.-In Philadelphia. on the
ed inst, Samuel Worth of East Bradford town
ship Chester County Pa, and Anna England OF
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
sale OF the DeIaplaine Realty

Head & Co., agents to effect sale, Tues
day disposed Of the estate OF James
Delsplaine, 81 Centreville, at public sale
as follows: The large two.story brick
dwelling, with stablipg and garden at
tached, and the two.story frame tenement
house and Garden to DR.. J, Fl. Chandler
for $3.50 and $500 respectively. Two
story double stone house and lot 6SxlnO
feet to D. P. 8. Nichols, for 1886. To the
same purchaser were sold lot on the
Newport road containing q rores, for
$400, and tract Of 81 acres Of timber
land, near above tract for 81 200. The
aAle aggregated $3, 745.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
The nomination Of Hugh Mocullooh e

The nomination Of Hugh MoCulloch to
be Secretary Of the Treasury was taken mp
Tuesday in executive session Of the
United States Senate. Mr.. Riddlebereer
moved to postpone its consideration until
after the holidays. The motion was lost.
He then moved Its postponement until
Monday next. This was also defeated.
he then said he was not fully prepared to
state his objections to the confirmation,
but he would as preliminary ask for the
reading Of one Of Secretary McCslloch's
annual reports during his former admin.
istratiop Of the treasury department.
This proposition caused an immediate
and unanimous adjournment Of the exec
utive session. 90 -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
DUPONT STATUS.
duPent Post 60. Attend tine UnveiI-
1ng-Delawnre's bay.


ing-Delaware's bay.
Doubtless Delaware will be we'll and
largely represented at the unwilling Of
the statue Of Rear Admiral DUPONT In
Washington on the 10th instant. The
Grand Army post Of this city bearing the
name Of the distinguished Dslawsrean
will attend the ceremonies in q body and
large delegation Of prominent oitizsns
will also be present.
The occasion will be . proud one for
the State as It Ia almost distinctively
DslAwarean, the hero whose memory ia
thus honored being from this State,
and the prime mover In securing the
monument and its excellent site was Sen.
ator Bayard, who will also deliver the
Grafton upon the occasion Of the unveiI-
ing.
A misstatement to the effect that the
wife Of Rear Admiral DUPONT, who lives
near Hsgley yard, near this city, has not
stepped an the ground for 10 years is
going the rounds Of the newspapers.
Although an invalid for some time, Mrs.
dupont has been able to take short walks
and drives to within q very short time,
II not at present. II is not thought that
she will be able to attend the ceremonies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Henderson Merrick, young cattle
dealer Of Russellville, Chester county,
Pa, very we'll known in this city, has
abaoonded, leaving behind large num-
Der of creditors he also forged his
mothers name to several notes ard
borrowed a great deal OF money from his
business acquaintance before running
away. Merriok WAS highly respected and
had the confidence Of his scquaintsnces.
The foresJies were such a shock to bis
mother that she has since been danger
ously ill,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
THE COAL MONOPOLY.


The Reading Board OF Trade Move
vigorously against 1f.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
READING, Dec 10.-Copies OF resolutions
passed by the ReRding board Of trade
were sent to day to every railroad COM
psny in this section of the country. Tbs
resolutions endorse the movement of
eastern PennsylvAnis manufacturers to
hold a meeting next month to protest
against the combination Of the coal
pool and also declare that the business
depression in the Lebanon and sehuyl-
kill valleys is due TO to the GOAL comma
ton, which, owing the consequent high
price of coal, 10 virtually shutting mp
manufactures. The resolutions also
denounOe the freight monopoly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
A BURGLAR Arrested .

Magistrate gBertolette Monday after
noon held Phillip Crane for court, in
$500 bail, on the charge of burglarizing
the house OF John a. Taggart Of IdSgart's
Sunday Times, Philadelphia, in Brandy
wine hundred, near Claymont. Yester-
day morning Mr.. Taggart and family
went to Philadelphia, and in the after
noon William Stephenson, the gardner,
entered the house snd found himself face
TO fans with this burglar. He arrested
linn and brought him 10 osrrisgs to the
msgistrate's ofiise. The prisoner pleaded
guilty and though he turned one or :wo
Of the rooms upside down he only had
gotten 81 in pennies from 4 desk when
arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

About 8. 80 O'Clock Thursday afternoon
Sheriff Armstrong Of Delaware county,
Pa, with his wife and daughter, are said
by some means to have got outside Of the
guards at the Powelton avenue station Of
Pennsylvania railroad, and were walking
on the TRACK, when the limited express from
the west came along. Mr.. Armstrong
and his daughter succeeded In getting ont
Of its way in time, Lut Mrs. Armstrong
was struck by the train and instantly
killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
Death of Thomas DreIu

Thomas Drein, senior member OF the
arm Of Thomas Drein & Son, mapuiao-
turera Of metallic life boats, died at his
residence, No, 6l7 West Third street, at
730 O'Clock yesterday morning, afttr
eeVeral weeks' Illness, Of pneumonia.
he was one Of the most prominent mem,
bers Of Asbury NJ. e, Church, for several
years being Sunday school
teacher and a class leader. Hii
apprenticeship was served in New
York City, from whence he came to VIII
mington Is years ago and established tbs
business Of building life boats, In which
he was successful from the start. he wa
In the 9Th year Of his age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

The Delaware railroad telegraph Office
has been removed from under the p. w.
q b. station shed, adjoining the corner Of
front and walnut streets, TO building
In the yard OF the locomotive department,
on Water street below French, and the
room lately occupied a. telegraph ofioe
has been fitted up for the use Of ]. L.
Smith, master carpenter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Register Grub has granted letters Of
administration on the estate Of Hannah
Moore, deceased, to William Nevlove;
letters Of administration to Michael Gal
lAgher on the estate Of Ellen Deery, de-
ceased, late Of Christiana hundred; let
tiers Of administration on the estAte.o
Thomas W. Belville, deceased, Red Lion,
70 William N. etuckert,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
MrDDLRTowS, Dec. Son Saturday
night last, unknown parties entered the
residence Of Henry Davis, Rsq., North
Broad street, by prying open . back
window. The thieves were frightened of
BY the screams Of servant girl, who was
considerably choked by one Of the irus.
tFated burglars before leaving. They left
eome Of their tools behind.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Ex Librarian R. R. Kenney, the meg
senger chosen by DelAware's electoral
college, arrived In this city from Dover
Tuesday afternoon with one Of the
certificates Of the States electoral vote in
his charge, and left In the early evening
for Washington, to deliver the same 10
the president pro tenn. Of the Senate. He
expects to return tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
nsnth of MRS. ArmntronE

Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong, mother Of
ex-sheriff R. Lewis Armstrong, died at
her home in Christians hundred on Mon
day evening. She would have been 81
years old on Christmas day. She will be
buried at St. James, Stanton, on Friday
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

The building on the south side Of
Third street below Railroad avenue,
which for several years has been used by
the p, W. & B. Railroad Company as !
blacksmith shop, has been fitted up as 4
railroad store room, the employees Of the
smithy having been transferred to the
railroad company's shop opposite the p,
W. h B. railroad station, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Joseph Lsbied, driver Of car No. 81 Of
the Fourth Aireet line Of the City Passen-
ger Railway, left his car standing on the
Fourth street switch few days ago and
fsd with S12 belonging to the railway
company. The money which he stole
had been given him to make change.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Bishop Merrill haF been assigned 20
preside over the next session OF the
Wilmington annual conference, which
meets al Snow Hill, Nd, March l2th'
The only change necessarily affecting
Wilmington charges, will be the assign'
ment Of . new pastor to scott h' D.
Churoh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

ABNooiateu FIe5s Dl8patun uF 5poclAI WIFoFs
CIEoINNArI, Dec. l0.-Reuben R. Springer
died this morning. he was widely known
for his magnificent gifts to the public in
the form Of the music hall, the exposition
buildings and the college Of music, to
which within the past nine years he CON-
tributed about 100000. He was 81
years old. His last illness was Of very
ahorL duration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
A newark Pastor Called.

The vestry Of Downingtown, Pa, st.
James, P. z. Church, has called the Rev.
d. Allen Griffith Of Newark, Delaware, to
the reotorship Of the parish. The Rev.
Griffith is one Of the younger men Of the
ministry and Ia fluent speaker, giving
promise OF great success in the calling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
A Reductions or wages Accepted

PTTsBURa, Dec. 10.-At 8 meeting Of
the machinery moulders to take action on
the recent 10 per cent reduction ordered
in their wager 1t was decided to
take no united action on the reduction,
but TO leave It to the Individual members.
This virtually amounts TO accepting the
new scale Of wages,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
oLEvEEASD AND "A HENDRICKS.
The Blue Hens Happy CIuck to
WaRhtuRfnm.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
DOVER, Dec. 3.-Peter N. Brennan, DIR.
Nathan Pratt and ]. Turpin Moore, the
Delaware electors, met here to-day at
noon and cast their votes for Grover
Cleveland and Thomas A. Hendricks, for
President and Vice President Of the
United States. Rx.State Librarian
Richard B. Kenney, Rsq., Of this town,
was unanimously elected messenger to
bear the certificate OF election to
Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
BONDS and mortgages for Sale.

The Delaware Fire Insurance Company
with view Of closing Bp its affairs offers
for sale $4,000 bonds and mortgages, 6
per cent interest in city property all first
liens. The amounts range from $500 to
| Ale. 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11
PHILADELPHIA mATEERs.

Councils committee on law yesterday
considered several bills to prevent the
sale or distribution Of perniolous liters-
ture or other productions Of q maniiestly
indecent, lssoiviouB or brutAlizing char
Acter, or any paper largely made up Of
sensational stories or accounts Of deeds
OF murder, lust or crime. The matter
was referred to a subcommittee.
The 1--WE. story brick warehouse of the
Scott Paper Company, limited, Nos. 526
and 62S North street, was burned out
Tuesday night entsilipg loss on that arm
Of about $4,000, which is covered by
$50, 900 insurance; Of $4,000 each to a.
]. Hoppe and Rdmunds & Decker, paper
box manufacturers, who are said TO be
uninsured, and Of $4,000 to George
Miller 4 Sons, oonfectioners, Who had an
insurance Of &c. 600 on their stock stored
there. The Jessup estate, the owners Of
the building, lose &c. 900 by ,damAge
| but are believed TO be insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

Negro Murderers PleadtnE Guilty.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LANCASTER, Dec. 10.-Chsrles Thomas
and Lewis Parker, both colored, pleaded
guilty to-day Of voluntary manslaughter,
In causing the death Of John Dixon, also
colored. Sentence deferred. Willard
Wilson, who was implicated In the same
crime, has already been convicted Of vol
untary granddaughter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-11

The johnson Forge Company's works
in South Wilmington, which have been
closed for nearly month, while repairs
were being made, were started mp Monday
morning with full force Of workmen.