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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Levy OoURr.

Action TO be Taken on the Third
Street Bridge Hhatfer-The Mnrke 81
street Draw 20 be Turned by
steam.
Levy oourt convened .Tussdsy at
1890 q. m, and In the absence Of Presi
dent 5balloross Mr.. Taylor took the
CHAIR.
Mr.. Silver reported that the analyses Of
phosphate had been printed and dis
tributed. The came gentleman offered q
resolution 10 the effect that George Gray,
ESQ.,, attorney Of the court, enter salts
faction upon the official bond Of County
Treasurer Herbert. Adopted.
Mr.. Silver also at the request Of the
county treasurer submitted the amounts
paid 70 the treasurer by the collectors of
the various hundreds. They have already
been published in KvERY BvESINo.
A Communication was received from
Messrs. Watson & Mcdaniel, setting
forth the advantage Of attaching steam
traps to the heating apparatus Of the
court house. Mr.. Mcdaniel was present
and made q statement. On motion the
matter was referred to the building COM
mittee.
A communication was received and
read stating that that the Third street
bridge was very unsafe and liable to give
way at any time. II was signed Dis-
mond State Iron Company, Lobdell Car
Wheel Company, Christians Iron Com
pany and the Kenebeo Ice and Coal
Company"
Mr.. Fsbiger said that the communities
tion was signed by firms including some
Of Wilmington's best citizens and heavy
taxpayers, consequently he thought 1t no
more than right that the matter should
receive the courts consideration. On
motion 1t was decided that the court meet
At Third street bridge on next Tuesday,
make thorough examination, and take
some action.
The bridge committee reported that,
after considering the matter, II had
decided to use steam power In turning
the draw Of the new Market street bridge
across the ChriBtians.
The resignation Of James P. Rice, con-
stable Of New Castle hundred At New
Castle, was presented and accepted.
On motion Of Mr.. MRoksy, Bennett 7.
Lancaster was elected to fill the vacancy.
Also, on Mr.. Mackey's motion, James
Hassinger was elected trustee OF the poor
from White Clay Creek hundred, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
Of William Dean. The court then ad-
journed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
A STEAMER LIBELED.
Marshal zscMuIleR seizes A Cuban
American Vessel.

American Vessel.
United States Marshal MoMulleu seiz ID
the steamer Nero at Delaware City Thurs
day, on q writ Of libel Issued at the
Instance OF the orew,to recover wages due
the members. The Hero Ia q Cuban
American steamer just ullt in Philadsl-
phis, and 10 ballast was bound for Port
Of Spain Trinidad.
She left Philadelphia July 9Th on her
voyage, but started back for repAirs after
having reached Breakwster. Before get
ting to Philadelphia, her commander re
traced her course, and proceeded as far
"a the gulf stream, which she
was unable to navigate by reason
Of the imperfect motion Of her machinery
which slipped to and fro with the motion
Of the vessel. She then put about 10
Cape May for the repairs, but such as
were neoessitated could not be made there
and her owners ordered her up the bay
to Delaware City.
On Thursday night last while proceed
ing on her up voyage, the entire crew
were nearly blown mp by an explosion Of
the boilers, which resulted from the care.
lessness Of an engineer, who had let all
the water run out OF the boiler.
This disaster with the maohinery's
unsafe condition lead the Grew TO abandon
Its purpose Of continuing the voyage and
II demanded payment for time employed
and discharge. The captain refused the
pay as the voyage was not finished and
the libel was sued out to recover the
wages Of the seamen. 1t is probable, also,
underline law that Judge Wales will be
called upon to appoint q commission to
pronounce upon the seaworthiness Of the
GRAFT.
United States Commissioner s. Rod
mond Smith on Saturday heard testi.
mony in the case OF the hbeled Cuban
Ameriman steamer Hero, which was
seized by United States Marshal McMul-
lin at Delaware City on Thursday tor
wages due the crew. The ssamen were
represented by l.. G. Vandegriit, ESQ,
Of this city, and Mr.. Arundel Of PhiiA-
delphiA acted % counsel for the owners.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
DANNY sUCossDs BYF.
Collector Pickles Makes but One
Change in the Customs Force.

C0thectOF Ptek6hn MAX eA but One
Change I'm the Customs Force.
Monday Collector Pickels installed
James Dandy In the position OF deputy
collector and inspector at the ouatom
house, In place of Benjamin T. Bye, re-.
moved. The office is worth about OIL 600
per year. Dandy was strongly recon-
mended for the position by Washington
Hastings, Marshal MoMullen and Levi G.
Bird, ESQ.,. who were active in aiding
Mr.. Pickels' CANVASS for the oollsotorship.
This is the only removal Mr.. Plckels
will make, and the customs force lie now
as follows:
Collector Of the Port-Hsnry r.
Piokels.
Chief and Special Deputy Collector
]. B. Clsrkson.
Deputy Collectors and Inspectors
Wilmington, James Dandy /; New Castle,
John W. Coffmsn Lewes, Hiram R.
Burton SeAford deputy oolleotor),
Nathaniel II. Brown.
Jsnitor at the custom house-William
Grinnage.
Mr.. Bye, who was removed TO make
room for Dandy, has been In Office for
about 23 years. He WAS FIRST q mail agent
on the Delaware railroad, and about
eight years ago resigned to accept his
recent position, under Collector Thomp
son. He was also an active politician
and ward worker, frequently acting as
inspector at nominations and elections
and serving on the executive COMMITTEES
Of the Republican party.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
The Supreme Issue.

New York Times, Hep.
The dull and sodden Tribune has dis
covered that some time in the pact the
Times expressed the opinion that tariff re-
form would be one of the prominent issues
Of this Presidential campaign. So IL
seemed six months ago, but the uprising
Of an absolutist party with candidate
for Emperor Of the United States could
not more surely and completely have
changed the aspect Of the contest and
have put all other issues than that Of
his defeat into the background than has
the nomination Of a man who throughout
his public career has been notorious
trader on his political and official influ'
ence. The good name Of the Republic
Ia at stake, and no other question can bS
given prominence over that supreme
iaRua.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

There ls available for the improvement
Of the Delaware river, below Bridesburg,
$l97, Se8. An appropriation OF $257, zoo
is asked for the next fiscal year, which
sum the engineer says, in view Of their
very important character, can be most
advantageously expended.
Regarding the improvements at "The
Horseshoe Bend' Major Heuer says
"Grezt trouble Ia caused by the Toe in
the annual spring thawings, which can
only be prevented by an expensive
scheme Of defective bikes and sea walls. -
OF Mifllin Bar he says: Sporty
Thousand dollars could be pro6tsbly
expended during the next fiscal year.
The old lighthouse pier in the river
should be removed" .. ....[
An appropriation Of s62, 900 Is recon-
uended for continuing dredging opera
tions the next fiscal year Of Bulkbead
Shoals aud 100000 for the work at Dan
Baker Shoals.
OF the improvement ut the Delaware
Breakwater harbor, Major Heuer reports
reports: 1.-THE original project has been
modified so as TO include brick founda.
ton to prevent securing, and also do
away with the bridge which It was pro-
posed to erect across the gap"
OF Wilmington harbor the engineer
says: "Probably the only effeotual means
Of securing permanently good channel
is by means OF q flush reservoir con-
struoted In the low meadows at the head
Of ChfiBtianA river.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Cleveland and HIS Letter.

An Albany dispatch to the New York
Times, dated yesterday, says: Governor
Cleveland said this evening that
he did not think his letter Of
acceptance would be ready for pub
location this week. II It is dis
tributed to the press in printed slips, as
Mr.. Blaine's wac, its appearance may be
delayed until the latter part Of next
week The governor is accessible to but
few visitors nowadays, his time at the
capital being taken up with preparing his
letter and dischargiug routine business
Bx-Congressman Roswell P. Flower had
an interview with him this afternoon and
assured Mr.. Cleveland Of his hearty sup.
port in the campaign. 1t Is whispered
in political circles that Mr.. Flower may
be the Democratic candidate for mayor Of
New York this fall. Although the
mayoralty is long way from the Presi-
denoy to which Mr., Flower lately Aspired,
his nomination for the lower Office ia not
improbable. His acceptance Of the place,
it ia thought, would do much to plscate
Tammsny Hall and those who opposed
Gov. Cleveland's nomination at Chicago
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

15s1orzt7u fr75s DI5Dsvun Dy 5p501N WIFE,
CHAUTAUoUA, N. Y, Aug. 6.-The
ohildrsn's class was organized this morn
ing at the temple by the Rev. B. 7. Vim
cent Of Pottsville, Pa. The Rev. Jesse
Lyman Hurlbut, D. D., of PlAinhsld, N.
j., and N. r. 8. Holmes Of Auburn,
organized the normal class at O'Clock.
At the same hour the Rev. Il. Il. Moore
Of Chautauqua leotured before the
socratic Academy on 'Socrstes, his plsoe
in providence, and method of tesohing."
The Rev. J. G. Townsend lectured on
"Woman."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Miss Virginia Conner Of this city Is
visiting her brother In West Chester.
Miss onis Finley Of this city Ia visiting
friends in New London.
Chsuncey Darlington Of West Chester,
who was taken sick while attending the
funeral Of his uncle, Isaac Darlington, in
this city on Monday, is slightly better.
Mrs. Bmma Carroll, widow Of the late
John Carroll, who came to Wilmington a
few months ago, has returned TO West
Chester with her family and will again
occupy the dwelling portion Of the West
Chester House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

RAsroS, Pa, August 1.-Jsoob Kistsr
aud Henderson Green escaped from the
Jail at Bslvidere, N. j., last night. When
Sheriff Bowers came TO lock them in their
cells, they knocked him down and beat
him, and when his wife and son came to
his assistance they were also knocked
down and beaten. The prisoners then
fled in different directions. Zach one
stole horse in the neighborkood and
both crossed over the river to Pennsyl-
vania during the night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
A Tramp Held In $40, 900 Bail.

FALL RIVER, MASS, August ga H.
year. old girl named Clifford, living in
Swansea, was assaulted on the road by q
tramp yesterday, dragged into corn
field end outraged. The tramp was
pursued and captured. He was
brought to this city and after
a hearing this morning, in the dis.
triot court was held in default Of 3d. 900
bonds. He gave his name IS Charles K.
Albion, aged 25 and says he ia from Sag
Harbor, Long Island.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
OBITUARY Y.
Sudden Death OF Edward DarRaEh
Monday Morning.


Monday Morning.
Edward Darragh, well known car
riage builder OF this city, died suddenly
Monday morning at his home, No. 1929
Lombard street. He seemed as well as
usual In the morning, but while sitting in
chair At the breakfast table suddenly
fell over and died in few minutes.
Deceased was 81 years old and had
been In the carriage business since boy,
beginning as an errand boy at s. J.
Horns old shop about 1861. After stay.
ing there several years and picking up
the rudiments o: painting he finished his
an apprenticeship at John Green's shop
In 1865. He started In business in a small
way upon attaining his majority, in
the shop just vacated by L..
W. Blessing on Shipley street
near Second. In the oonrse Of two or
three years he succeeded SO we'll that
soon after the failure of Blessing & Pussy
he rented the frame factory which
they had occupied, south OF Market
street bridge, and did big
trade. From there he went to
Pretzsohner's old factory which had been
used as a carriage bazaar for several
years by Merriok & Son. 10 the Merriok
Building his business continued to prosper
for time, but he finally met with re-
verses and failed. A family survives him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

GREEN POINT, L. l., Aug. GA large
agitator containing about 5000 barrels
Of crude oil, at the works Of the Brook
Ign Oil Company, Newtown creek, ex-
ploded about ! O'Clock this morn
ing. The oil In the agitator was
entirely consumed and the agitator
destroyed, but the prompt arrival Of the
Brooklyn fireman and the aid Of the tugs
on the creek in throwing dense streams
Of water p, evented the flames from ex
tending to any Of the surrounding build
ings. The total loss is estimated at
IS, 200.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
FIRES.

Annotated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
BBNNINGTowE, VI, Aug. 6 The North
bennington B,ot and Shoe Co. Is factory
was burned this morning with most Of It's
contents. The loss Is not yet stated.
The insurance is $500.
COLUMBUS, Ga, Aug. Ga fire broke
out in the wholesale dry goods house Of
J. A Lewis Of this city at $50 O'Clock
this morning and obtained such headway
before discovered that the two store
houses and nearly the entire stock was
destroyed. The buildings and stock were
valued at 5000, vita $780, insur-
Rnc6.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Estimates for Surveys.

Gen. John Newton, chief Of the engi-
neerins department United States army
has called upon Gen. William r. Smith,
who opened the United States engineer.
ing office at 6061 Market street,
this city, on Monday, to make
preliminary examination and sub.
init estimates for the following surveys
Tuokshoe creek, Skipton creek, Sasssfraa
river above Georgetown, the harbor al
Raston Point, Pooomoke river and sounds
and also Of Lewes creek, Rehoboth,
Assateague and Chinooteague bays, with
a view Of providing inland navigation
from ChinooteAgue bay, Va TO the Della
ware bay near Lewes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
The Ch.rrer Awn,nst Cueveland.

NEW York, Aug. 5.-Wnlism Hayes
Ward, editor Of the Independent, together
with several independent Republicans,
lately visited Buffalo to formally investi-
gate the charges Of immortality against
Governor Cleveland. They spent several
days at the work, going to the bottom Of
the matter, and tonight they say that
the charges monstrous oalumnies. They
are preparing full report, which will
be ready by Thursday, when it will be
given TO the press.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Arreapaauer snot and Ki,Ied,

RAU CLAIRE, WIS.,, August b.-Willard
R. Sherman, son Of prominent resident
Of this city, was shot and instantly killed
by young man named jackson night
before last, while Sherman and some
companions were rsiding an apple orchard
Of the father Of young Jackson. The
latter had been guarding the orchard
with shotgun and fired only after he
had repeatedly ordered the trespassers u
halt. jackson was arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

On Saturday next C Company, accom-,
panied by fife aud drum corps organized
for the oooAsion, will 60 to Rehoboth to
enoamp for one week. The party will
number SO men, who will be given taste
Of regular Damp life except that instead
Of having tents for their headquarters
they will stop At the Bright House annex.
During their stay at the sesshore they
will be required to perform regular
military duty and will be given three
complimentary military hops, one each
at the Bright House, the Hotel Henlopen
and the Douglass House. 1t WAS intended
at drst to tent at the beach, but the heavy
expense attendant thereto caused the
company to decide on stopping at = hotel.
The trip will cost each man about $40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
hARATOGA RAOES.
CrrdlnaI McCIOskey Wins the First
Race by Only n Head.

CrrdlnaI McCIOskey Wins the First
Race by Only n Head.
Associated Press dispatch by special Wires.
SARATOGA, Aug. The weather 10
clear and warm, and the track ia very
heavy. The attendance is large. Fret
race, purse, s400, Of which $50 to the
second, winning penalties and non-win-
ming and maiden allowances, three.quar-
ters Of q mile.
After long delay at the post, fair
start was made. Una B Cardinal Mo-
Closkey and Empress made play
from the start until the turn,
where Musk took up the running
with Cardinal MoCloskey, Empress and
Ana B. Musk and Cardinal MoCloskey
ran ahead and lead from the three quarter
post, with Empress next. Cardinal Mo-
Closkey won good race by a head ;
Muck, sscond,a lenghth and a half ahead
Of Empress, third time, 40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

The Democrats OF the Second Con
grossionAI Diatrict Getting Ready
for Action.

for Action.
Special Dispatch to Gazetto ard journal.
RLKToN, Aug. 6.-The Second e'7'
greesiunal Democratic convention Wa
called to order at IL 10 p. u. 7. Her
bert Shriver of Carroll county, was
elected temporary chairman. and Adam
Peoples OF Cecil county secretary.
The chair appointed DR.. George Cairns,
George Shower, James p. Mccoy and
George L. vAnbibber, a committee on
credentials and permanent organization.
The committee reported hecredentials all
in proper form and recommended the
temporary officers for permanent ones
with the addition OF P. A. Kroh Of Balti-
more county, and R P. Mitchell Of Har-
ford, for vice presidents.
After adopting the report the conven-
tion adjourned for one hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07


New YORK, Aug. 6-The Senate COM
mittee on ordinance, consisting Of James
R. Hawley, chairman, John r. Miller,
Nelson W. Aldrioh, John T. Morgan
and NJ. C. Butler, all Of whom
were present, met at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel this morning
jointly with the House committee, which
was represented by Messrs. Phelps,
Hisoock and Randall, the other Eve being
absent. The session was q private one,
but 1t was said that several witnesses
gave testimony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
GETTYSBURG, Pa, Aug. Seen. sheri-
dan aud Secretary Lincoln arrived here
at an early hour this morning. After
resting, they were driven to the camp,
escorted by Adjutsnt-Gs North and
a cavalry guard Upon arriving there they
were welcomed by salute from the
artillery aud ware Received by the camp
dignitsries A large crowd is gathering
for the review Of the troops by the two
distinguished visilors, which will take
place this AFTERNOON. ....-5.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
In Every sense, wise.

NRw York, August o. General
John A. Logan visited the Re-
publican national committee rooms
today and had conference with
Chairman Jones and several other mem
bers. It has been decided that the
general shall not speak at any public
meeting till later in the campaign, II at
all.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
The End OF a DissoIute Life.

As1ooiAtoa freas Dispatch by Special WiFoa
NRw York, Aug.-Johp W. Funk, .
collector for George Bhret the brewer, was
awakened in his house last night by .
noise at the window Of his bed room.
Thinking 1t was a burglar, he took 4
pistol and fred at the glass. To-day the
body Of dissolute young girl was found
on the verandah enoircling Funk's house
with mortal wound in the head. She
must have been sleeping on the place and
been shot while attempting to rise.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
THE LOCAL OAMPAIGN.
Meeting OF the Republican County
Executive Committee.

Executive Committee.
Chairman Pilling presided at the meet
ing of the Republican county executive
committee, Saturday afternoon, and there
was a general attendance Of members
from all parts Of the county. The meeting
was held in the rooms Of the Young Mems
Republican Club, and q tender OF the
rooms for the committees use during the
campaign was accepted with thanks
James Dandy was appointed secretary
pro tenn, in the absence OF the regular
secretary, DIR. L. A. Kittinger.
The committee formally declared the
nomination Of Frank G. Stidham and
Charles r. Sparks as the Republican can
didates for sheriff and coroner of New
Castle county, and also endorsed the nom.
ination OF Blaine and Logan.
The election Of q new executive COM
mittes was fixed for Saturday, August,
18th, the polls to be open from to z p.
m. in the cities Of Wilmington and New
Castle, and from to p. m. in the rural
districts. The new committee will meet
for organisation on the Saturday follow
ing the election.
After listening to an address by
Anthony Higgins, Rsq., the COMMITTEES
adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

The following sales are announced by
Sheriff Martin Tuesday, August 18th,
at the yard Of the Wilmington &
Northern Railroad Company, a car load
each of fire brick, furnace sand and coal,
seized as the property Of the Laurel Iron
Company Tuesday, September I'd, at
the hotel Of Joseph A. Kidd, Delaware
City, the dwelling house, stable and
carriage house Of Andrew B. Mitchell Of
that place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

ASuociAtsd Press dispatch by Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, August 6-Flour, quiet
and unchanged
Rye flour. 50 50a3 g.
Wheat dull ana easy.
Corn, firm very little on market; steamer,
G5a651<c sail yellow. 68s67c.; do. mixed, 6tc.
Oats, strong and higher; No. white, asa
a50c.; rejected do. 48ai9c.
Rye, nominal, Sc
Lard, firm; prime steam, S782a7.70.
Butter, firm and quiet western, dairy eX.
tras, l5c.; do. good TO choice, l2alic.
Cheese firm and in fair demand; Pennsyl-
vania part skins, 2a5c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Congressional Nominations

Associated Press Dispatch By Special Wires.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Cdr. William II.
Cole was to-day nominated as the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Third district Of
Maryland. Hon. John v. L. Findlay was
nominated in the Fourth district for
Congress without opposition.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, Aug. 6.--The Demo-
oraIio convention Of the Sixth district to-
day nominated Fred ]. Nelson Of Fred.
erick, Nd, for Congress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Lincoln and sheridan.

Associated Press Dispatch By special Wires.
WAsH1NeToN, Aug. 6 Secretary Lin
coin, accompanied by General Sheridan
and staff, left Washington last night to
atterd tne militia encampment at Gettys'
burg, Pa. The party will go TO New
York to night to receive the remains oil
the dead of the Greedy party at Governors
Island, to morrow. They will return Ia
Washington Friday evening or Saturday
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

WASHINGTON, August a fine dead
body OF Addie Fleother, oClortd, head
ohambsrmaid. was recovered from the
ruins Of the United States Hotel at 10 80
this morning.
1t ia now believed that but one victim
remains to be found, that Of Henry Hall,
oolored, a pantry boy employed by the
hotel. An immense mass Of debris Ie
mains to be removed from the spot where
it fell and no idea Of the location of Halls
body beneath II has been gained.
The main part Of the hotel, fronting on
the avenue,is intact, but is, Of course de-
serted by guests, and is under the guard
ianship OF the police. As large force Of
laborers as can be advantageously en-
ployed are at work removing the debris.
Wide cracks in the reEr walls Of that
portion Of the building which remains
standing makes the task Of the laborers
one Of some danger.