Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

On wednesday week az sycamore,
Illinois, Kitty Mitchell was left in the
house alone with Louis Taylor, g farm
hand. When neighbor visited the
house the girl was dead, her clothing
having been set on fire by Taylor, who
had evidently attempted a felonious
assault. Two hundred men traced Taylor
to creek, aud when he saw them he
shot himself in the head. His body was
recovered. The mother Of the murdered
girl is insane.
The experts employed by the marine
aud fisheries department Of Ottawa, Ont,
to report upon the millions Of dead fish
found floating on Lake Ontario, state that
the fish are shad and not ale wives, as
stated. They found the specimens ex.
amined full grown and not young fish,
several being almost ready to spawn.
Their theory is that the fish are shad
Matched at Seth GREEN'S Rochester estab.
lishment, which found their way to Lake
Ontario.
The inspector OF the New York board
OF underwriters, which is largely repre-.
scented by agents in Pittsburg, Is in that
city investigating the manner in which
natural gas is being introdu need into manu-
factories and dwellings, with q view Of
ssoertaining what dangers, If any, attend
its use, and what measures are necessary
to protect insurance companies. He says
among New York insurance men there ia
decided disposition TO be chary Of risks
on buildings into which It has been in
troduoed.
The committee oil lunaoy Of the Penn
sylvsnia state board Of charities has issued
circular calling attention to two cases Of
inhuman treatment Of the insane which
had recently come to their knowledge
and asking physicians who may happen
to learn Of similar osses to communicates
with the committee, in order that the un-
fortunates may be placed in state hos
pitfalls for the insane, where they can re-.
ceive humane and proper treatment.
According to the supplementary report
of the bureau OF industries for August.
just issued, a good harvest Of the grain
crops OF Ontario Ia assured. Fall wheat
gives an average yield OF 81 bushels,
and spring wheat 49, bushels per acre.
The aggregate production exceeds that of
last years harvest by IL, 800, 900 bushels.
The estimated yield Of the hay crop ia
1000, 900 tons less than last year. The
appearance Of the corn crop is unpromis.
ing. -
Friday morning, Sheriff Veazy, with
Fix deputies, entered the court house in
New Orleans and found it deserted and
all the principal records Of the sheriff's
and clerks office missing. Judge Gates
Issued an order for the arrest OF ex Sheriff
Victor. Accompanied by detachment
OF 10 men from the Louisiana Field
Artillery, Sheriff Veazy executed the
order. The ex-sheriff and deputy clerk
surrendered, but refused to turn over the
records, denying Sheriff Veazy's authority.
There was demonstration in Newbury-
port, Mass, Thursday In honor Of Lieu
tenant Greedy. Newpuryport Comman.
derry, accompanied by band and platoon
Of police, marched to the house Of Lien
tenant Greely's mother. Several knights
entered and delivered an address. Lieu.
tenant Greedy presented them with the
American flag made by his wife, which
has been further north than any other
flag, for display on the grand stand at the
CITY hall. There was procession compris-
ing Knights Templar, Grand Army posts,
militia and fire companies. Addresses
OF welcome were made by Mayor John
son and Governor Robinson. Lieutenant
Greedy made brief response.
PitIsburg and vicinity were visited BY
heavy thunder storm on Saturday
evening. Rain fell in torrents, the wind
blew hurricane, and hail stones as large
az marbles fell in all parts OF Plttsburg
and Allegheny City. Dansinger's trim
ming store was struck by lightning and
the roof partially torn off. Rain poured
into the opening snd the goods were
damaged to the extent VI $4,000.
Library Hall was also struck, but only
slightly damaged. Several frame build.
ings wore blown down, and cellars were
flooded with water. In certain localities
the streets were covered with water to
the depth of from two to four feet.
The senate Of Virginia Thursday passed
bill to AmeDd the law establishing
electoral districts and providing for the
choice OF Presidential electors. The
Democratic caucus decided to limit the
business OF the executive session, first, to
the passage Of law apportioninR the
state into electoral districts; second, 10
the enactment of law dividing the state
into congressional districts II deemed
necessary; third, to the enactment of
laws concerning the election machinery;
fourth, to such legislation touching the
state debt and finances as may be
necessary; to such matters as may be
recommended by the executive; to the
election Of judges and the passage Of
suoh laws as may be necessary to fill
vacancies in office and to the enactment
OF law for the reassessment Of the lands
of the commonwealth,
Jacob Thompson ia q farmer residing
near Jerseyville, ILL.,, and the track Of the
Wabash railroad passes very close
10 his house. Friday afternoon Mrs.
Thompson missed her 2.year. old
daughter, who had been playing at her
side, and at the same instant heard the
shrin whistle Of the engine drawing the
regular daily express train. Rushing
from the house she made a discovery
that almost paralyzed her. There, play
ing between the rails, was her little girl,
and the train bearing down at full speed.
The father OF the child, working in a
field on the opposite side Of the railroad,
made the discovery at the same time, and
both parents made a rush to IL; but the
train seemed to quicken Its speed, and
inst as they reached the track the
wheels decapitated the child. The body
was thrown by the engine in suoh manner
as to strike the mother and fall At her
feet, but lite head has not been found.