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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
The j. L. q. of the Future.

Pilot Commissioner B. f. Townsend is
the happy possessor Of brand new colt
1t is dark bay, with dark points, and
gives unmistakable evidences of b, irg
fast trotter In the future.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
sudaeu Deatn In Dorchester

Spe ,lal Correspondence OF 1azette and journal.
CAMBRIDGE, May S.-Willism H. Reese,
who kept liquor store one mile from
this city, died in his store Of heart dis
ease, last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
Accident 10 a May Part,

Several women and children who were out
Maying Friday were plunged into the
Brandywine creek by the upsetting of row
boat They were promptly rescued, and did
not sustain serious injury.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
A New Machine shop.

The Hare & Morgan Company is clean
ing the debris from the lot at the north
east corner of Second and Lombard
streets, preparatory to erecting thereon
large machine shop.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
A Fatal Scandal. .

FoRr SMITH, KAs., May 1O.-In quarrel
at Hackett City on Thursday, Deputy United
States Marshal Brown killed John Beelt when
Albert Beelt, the latter's brother, fatally shot
Brown. A family scandal was the cause.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
naa,h prnn .nontaxv

Melinda Burlington who has for many
years lived in the family cf John T. West at
Pennsylvania avenue and Scott street died
Friday afternoon Of apoplexy. Deceased
WAS 81 years of age
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
uhristoI Defeated by the Boy.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May s.-Dennis
Gallagher, the phenomenal boy wrestler
OF Buffalo, defeated Andre Christol, the
French athlete, In mixed wrestling
match last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15
The statue 10 MARSHALL.

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-The statue of
Chief Justice Marshall was unveiled here to-
day with appropriate ceremonies. The
weather was all that could be desired and a
large crowd was present.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15

II there is anything Mr.. Tilden wants and
doesn't see all he has to do is to ask for it,
Cincinnati Enquirer, Dem.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15

This Congress will fall short of its duty il
it does not pass q law against the importation
of foreign labor upon contract. Bubdto
Commercial.
Mr.. Watterson's star.eyed goddess of
reform will have to pay 90 per cent tariff
duty on her new silk dress this spring, Just
as if the Morrison bill had never been known
baltimore american, Rep.
Mr.. Morrison made some splendid points in
his closing speech on the bill. They were
simply unanswelable, but they were pearls
before swine. revelation from heaven
would have mBde no difference with the pro-
lection Ephraims.- Boston Post, Dem.
All the Democratic protectionists are next
year revenue reformers. But next year never
comes. 1t is this years action which con-
trolls. This next-year hypocrisy is the homage
conscious traitors pay to the principle which
they betaay. There is no political coward
who desires to be esteemed PtilddelDhid
Record, Ind.
The fight has only begun. Mr.. Randall
has dealt the Democratic party terribly
damaging if not fatal blow, and if the party
cannot command defeat under his leadership,
il can at least deserve it. But in every con-
gresslonal district the lines should be drawn
and We shall then see whether the Demo-
cratic masses are i'll accord with Mr.. Randall
and bis following in upholding the robbery
and rascality OF the protective tariff. which
taxes the people "a or 50 for the benefit of
the pampered manufacturer for every dollar
that goes into the treasury. Charleston
Net1s and Courier.
We look in vain among Democratic jour
nails which may be depended upon to make
the battle for the election of a Democratic
President tor any word OF approval for MIR,
Randall and the 40 factionists who stood be-
hind him for the defeat of tax reduction,
But the Republican newspapers are full of
Mr.. Randall. They cannot say too much for
gentleman who has dared to turn his own
party over to their tender mercies and to
shield them from the deliberate rebuke pre-
pared for them by an offended people, Mr.,
Randall will do well to consider his hackers
and sbate his Democratic pretentions. The
Democratic party will also do we'll to study
the situation. Either the Republicans are
very dull-witted or Mr.. Randalls Democracy
is more than questionable. Record
Ind.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
RUFUS HATCH PREDICTS
That the Future Holds Continued
Prosperity fer Us.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Mr Rufus Hatch was
met by your correspondent Referring to the
condition of the financial ana commercial
world and the prospects during the coming
year lie said: u think the sitting process is
pretty near through, and think there viii be
a more cheerful outlook, The government and
other corporations win pay out here and in
Boston about 500, 0O0,0 900 and the bonds to
be redeemed will augment this great many
millions more, so that money viii be plenti-
full All the roads are showing good earn
ings The condition of the market isthe
result of bear raid. which has got beyond
control Union Pacific stock to-day | con
sidered cheap. | believed in Northern
Pacific preferred when selling at Gee; | still
consider it a great property. l think Oregon
Transcontinental is selling fan belowits value
Whatever bad revelations viii appear 10y the
report OF the investigating committee,
think they have already been discounted
am told that the assets will show the prop
erty to be worth s5O, 100000 and $50, 000,
600 1lr Willard. l think, has
been unjustly assailed. People had
confidence in his securities and bought them
He never told me to buy any of his stocks.
and I am simply my own victim pre-
sumo others are similarly situated. The
Wizards havenot suffered moro than ether
stocks. Look at Denver, which has dropped
80 points, which is as high as o. T. ever sold.
Union Pacific has gone down IS points, and
Wabash 66 points l consider the general
outlool, splendid, and there is no cause for
dependency am bull on everything ex-
cept corn, wheat and grain,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

nac. 81. 1880. /
Eserc ssarnums

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1.-The Hon William
Pincl1ney Whyte, exUnited States senator,
ex-mayor of Baltimore, and ex-governor of
Maryland, took the breath away from the
City hall politicians by refusing to accept
from them handsome silver salver costing
$3.50 The salver had been specially manu-
featured as a present for Mr. Whyte, and
had been on exhibition in prominent
place for severed days, A committee of
officeholdefs under Whyte when be was
mayor called upon him and carried the salver
along, together VITA an address of esteem.
They delivered the address, and were about
to deliver the salver when Mr.. Whyte po-
ktely but firmly old them he would not re
ceive it He sad that he had made it a rule
in his political career never to receive gifts OF
any kind, and he could not make an exean-
t;an in, this s~-~.s.-eo, 1ne;y ' ere completely
noaplilssed and asked what they should do
with it, He had no answer to make to this.
but finally it was suggested that it be placed
in the city hall This was agreed TO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

1t is said that the house committee
on public lands will next week report bills to
forfeit the land grants of certain railroad
companies amounting to 1900, 900 acres.
The Texas & Pacific grant, which Is one of
those expected to be forfeited, contains IL
0OO,0 600 acres alone.
An analysis of matrimonial advertise.
ments in Germany shows that three times as
many women as men seek partners in that
manner; that women are far less particular
about age than men, but far more particular
about family position; and that religious
faith is OF secondary importance with most
advertisers of both sexes
At Indianapolis strange alchemist
recently declared that he had discovered the
secret of making gold 1t is not known
whether he was successful either in manu-.
featuring the metal or.in vctimizing any one
but several citizens who were full of inform
alton short time ago have suddenly become
dumb, and the alchemist has disappeared.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
MISSING DIAMONDS.
A New TOrs< Salesman Gets Away
With S3s, 900 OF Them.

New YORK, Jan 2-Goldsnith & Kuhn,
importers Of jewelry and diamonds, have re-
ported the disappearance of their principal
salesman. Leon Cranson, with a quantity of
diamonds and other jewels, set and unset,
valued at S35,e9O Goldsmith offers
5000 for the apprehension of the fugitive
Cranson has been in the employ of the firm
as travelling salesman, and when he recently
sent for $500 worth of unset diamonds
thay were sent 10 llsrr, OF. frS- o-ral
was rather surprised at the rushing business
he seemed to b. doing, but. nevertheless sent
the parcel of Jewels at the same time request
ing him to remit an account of what he had
already sold He wrote in reply that he was
at present unable TO make any remittances
as most of the goods have been sold on time,
but that he would do so as fast as he could
make collections. Soon afterward be went
west, reaching Buffalo on November 6 with
parcel of diamonds valued at $50 oOO, which
he was to sell in towns along the Hudson
River & New York Centralrailway From
there he went to Cleveland, Toledo,
Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and back
to Chicago, where he. again wrote to
the firm. A letter dated Lincoln, December
Il, was received from him, and, another from
Kansas City, undated, but apparently few
days later. In them be reported sales and
said that he hoped soon to be able to make
some remittances The letter from Kansas
City was the last received from him Gran
son leaves wife and child and is said to
have run away with & Detroit girl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
THE OHIO SENAToRSHTP,
Pendieton Declared Not Democrat
---Gov. Fosters Views.

CINCINNATI, Jan. Am Enquirer special
from Lima, Ono, says prominent Democrat
declares that Pendleton is not good Demo
GRAFT All that he has done lately in pub
lie life has tendency to break
down our free republican institutions. Look
at that proposed measure of his to give men,
bers of the cabinets seat in congress. What
business have cabinet officers in congress-
Does Pendleton want these fellows to infiu-
ence the representatives of the people, aud
allow members of the cabinet to make known
the wishes of the administration and expect
congressman to obey their wishes! This is
Just weak imitation of England's usage.
And worst of all, is that snide civil service law
of his, which was passed principally by Re
publican votes in congr IS, and which was
denounced by the Demo ratio members Of
the Ohio legislature last winter. " The Demo-
crat referred to ended by declaring that there
were other Democrats who We're ADLER and
better, and that he was for any man to beat
Pendieton.
A special from Washington has the follow
ing: This contest inside the Democratic ranks
is absorbing the political attention of both
parties, and in looking it over Gov. Foster
said: "Yes, this struggle has features Of
strong national import. The defeat of Mr..
Pendleton destroys the power of the old
Democratic leaders and hands the control
over to the young pushing element 1t will
introduce into politics men with money and
energy, and the party, under their leader.
ship, viii have plenty of the sinews
of war and a force it has never
before known. take it for
granted that Mr. Payne is virtually elected
can scarcely detect more than fighting
chance for Mr. Pendleton's reelection
Doubtless the gloomy outlook for beating
Mr.. Payne has had great deal to do with
ex-senator Thurman's decision not to be in
any way connected with the struggle"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
A REMARKABLE WOMAN.
Death of Mrs. Caroline Hampton
Preston, Of Columbia, 3. G.

WASHINGTON City, Jan. 1.-The Loung-
er" writes to The New York Herald; Last
week there died in Columbia, s. c., aged
50, Mrs. Caroline Hampton Preston a veneer
able lady, who was akin to larger number
of distinguished families than any
person of our time. She was the
youngest daughter of Gen Wade
Hampton, Of the Revolution and the
sister of Gen. Hampton, of the war of 1917,
the aunt of Col Wade Hamptop, the father
Of the present senator from South Carolina
This lady had seed five generations OF the
Hamptons, the eldest son always being named
Wade. The name Wade will end with the
general, for his son Wade died three years
ago, leaving no children. Mrs. Preston, OF
whom ] was speaking, is the relation of the
Kentucky Prestons, Wickliffes, Browns,
Gibsons and Blairs, and the ramifications
of these families are very far reaching
A relation of hers stated the other
day that, including the Blairs, Prestons,
Hamptons, McDuffies, and the Others have
named, there are not less than 10000 people,
offsboots of these families who were her blood
relations, and that Mrs. Preston had seen five
generations of her own peoples children
do not remember another such instance
wherein there are SO many distinguished fam
lilies directly connected as this Gen. Glib
son, United States senator from louisiana,
is member of this extraordinary line OF
kinsman, as are the families of the
late Frank P. and son, Montgomery Blair,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02

found was the same upon which the Con-
federates retreated. It is supposed that the
person who secured this part of the treasure,
being unable to carry it off in safety, hid it
for security, and either diador was killed
soon after, and consequently the neasure
was never unearthed.
The great quantity of jewels and precious
stones suggests that it must have been the
mysterious jewelry box entrusted to Mrs,
Moss, and taken from her shortly afterward
by stranger While retreating through the
country President Davis and his cabinet to-
gether with number of distinguished con
federates stopped at the residence Of Mrs.
Moss, an aged widow, where it is believed
the last council of the Confederacy was held.
When the meeting YVES about over Gen. John
C, Breckenridge called in Mrs. Moss, and
handing her box of quaint device told her
it was of great value, as it contained rare
jewelry which had been pawned by ladies of
the Confederacy for the benefit of the cause,
and desired her to secrete it until some one
with proper authority should return to claim
it, When the party had resumed its retreat
Mrs Moss examined the contents of the box,
and was dazzied by the brilliancy which met
her gaze. For several weeks she kept her trust a
profound secret, and guarded it from hun
dreis Oh men, who were searching the coun-
try for remnants of the robbed treasure train.
One night horseman rode up to the resi-
dence, and, alighting, called Mrs Moss
aside, and in whispering words told
her that be was the accredited agent
Of parties who had left the
jewelry-box in her possession, AMI that he
had been instructed to call for its possession.
Completely deceived by the mans assurance
and appearance of honesty, she placed the
box in his hands, to see him disappear in dark
ness, and to realize next day that she had been
cruelty imposed upon. She died month
later The fact that the jewels just found
are of such quality and quantity. and cor
respond so well with the contents of ths
| mysterious box, lends celor to the supposi-
ton that il is the same
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

NO my dear said the venerable keeper Of 8
country store TO n timid little girl whose hesd
scarcely came up to the counter, mo, my dear,
haven't any red flannel, but we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses - Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite as well, the child went a~sy in search of the
article she wanted.
'Iave you BEFSoN,S CAPCINE PLAsTERS, y
asked gentleman of a certain dreggist whose
name could be given were il desired. Il am trou-
bled just now with a touch of my old friend, the
lumbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to 60
the spot almost as soon as it touches the skin"
Not at present. replied the druggist. genally,
''but we have lots of pasters just as good, There
is Alleocks. the Capsicum and others-wont one
of them do iHst aswels"
My dear sir retorted the gentleman, with a
slight show OF temper. Il say nothing against
those articles, but am a business man, and al
| ways ask for precisely what want, and for moth
ing else. ! may enlighten you, however, when |
say that sometime ago, for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me, | tried all
| those You mention, with no appr' ciable benefit
| Theyare inefficient, every one Of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors of some of them being
| ths that they make plssters with similar sound
| ing names to deceive the unwary into believing
| they are the same thing. Experience taught me
the difference. I'll go to the in your line
| Good day"
| Be on your guard against limitations. The gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut clearly in the
middle of the plaster. All others are impositions
Seabury & Johusor, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
Thurman ON Politics

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan "A reporter
of The Post asked ex-senator Thurman, when
he was in Washington City, before
the November election, to make an ar
gunEent before the United States supreme
court, about Ohio politics. Mr.. Thurman re-
piled:
Il know nothing more than everybody else
does about politics, and less than MANY peo-
pie. But there is one thing Democrats should
keep in mind while people are hunting
around for outside causes for the result Of the
Ohio election-that is the real reason is
lost sight of. This in a nutshell is that the
people are tired of the rule of the Republican
party. That same cause will carry Pennsyl,
vania, New York and New Jersey"
How will the result affect the presidential
election2"
"As matter of course, favorable
And in the senatorship?"
"That have nothing to say about, except
that l am not candidate for that or an,
other place-except quiet place to rest and
enjoy myself"
''How do they feel in Ohio about the civil
rights decision just rendered.
81 don't kno how Others feel, but made
the longest speech | ever delivered
in the senate against the bill, taking til,
same ground that the court took. Lam sat
| isfedn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
NOT SO MUCH FUN
As 1t xyas---Some More "MOcik Mar
rIase, Trouble.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. There is pros
pect that one of the most humorous bits of
scandal ever known to an American court
will attain publicity soon. At garien
party at Cape May this summer, at which
were the representatives Of many of the best
Philadelphia families, as one of the sports of
the afternoon, a mock marriage was played,
and two couples stood up while the service
was read from the prayer-book.
A game Of croquet that had been inter
rupted was then resumed, and the incident
was soon forgotten When, however, the ac-
counts of the recent sensational trial at Fiat
bush, Long Island, appeared in the newspa-
pers the most profound CONSERVATION was
produced among the parties 10 the Cape May
mock marriage Kind friends promptly
acquainted the parents of the young
folks with the facts. One of the
young husbands" called at the home
of his player wife, asked for her
father and in an undignified tone demanded
recognition of his rights as son-in-law. The
parent humored the youngster for while,
but when he became offensive he bounced
him from the house. He engaged lawyer
and threatens to take the ease into court to
establish his rights.
The other couple have more discreetly sub
mitted their case to the joint arbitration OF
their parents. These sage persons have held
several conference, and are trying to decide
whether the young folks shall remarry or
whether application shall be made for juci
cial decree of divorce on the ground of non
consummatiOn.
mo- f1-an that
performed the ceremony is a notary public Of
New Jersey, and that the marriage is bind
ing, though the legal, form prescribed fol
civil marriages was not used. 1t is regretted
that the names have to be suppressed on &
pledge of secrecy, but they are known ant
must become public at an early day, Al
these persons live within a stones throw O
Rittenhouse square
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
''HaiIelujah Ned" and His Young
Bride.

New BRUNSWICK, n. j., Jan. 2,-Edwn
Erwin, of Brooklyn, member of the Saliva
ton army, better known as "Hallelujah Ned, :"
and Miss Lulu Wilmington, of Trenton,
who is lieutenant in the Trenton
corps of the army, were marie l
at the Fifth New jersey Salvation
army, corps barracks, in Richmond street
The ceremony was performed by the Rev T.
c. Easton, of this city. Miss Wilmington is
but 16 years old. The barrack was crowded
with persons who had paid % cents to wit
ness the ceremony, Half Of the proceeds will
60 to the benefit of the New Jersey corps, and
the rest will purchase furniture for the couple.
After the ceremony there was the regulation
Salvation army enthusiasm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-02
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

A cyclone swept over San Augustine,
" Mexico, inficting great damage on Dec.
list ult
Of the immigrants, numbering $685.
al, who arrived at Castle Garden during
1888, 10000 were Germans
, The Postal Telegraph company
which has completed its lines westward to st.
Louis, has reelected John Mackey president.
A breastpin containing an Edison
glow light, fed by small waistcoat pocket
battery, is sold for SO at Nuremberg, Ger
many
High water causel the suspension of
all trains on the Vicl1sburg & Merriam
railroad in Mississippi 1t will require three
days to repair.
There will be lots OF fun at the White
House this winter. Miss McElroy, the presi-
dents neice, young, pretty and vivacious. is
to make it her home
Bonanza Floods daughter will in
herit S35, 100000 She is the sort of Flood
that if taken at the tied, may lead her hts-
band on to fortune
Mr.. King, of Middleton, Mass, is 1913
years old His eldest daughter is 70, and his
two sons are respectively &C and 40 When
ever these boys are good he let's them go to
places with him, but the daughter is allowed
less liberty.
On the Central railroad in Mexico. a
brutal conductor obliged two persons who
had by accident ridden past their station to
Jump off the train while in motion. The re-
suit was one was killed and the other ser-
ously injured
Speaker Carlisle looks haggard and
careworn, says " ashington correspondent.
and his appearance makes his friends a little
sollcitous lest the continued pressure upon
him Will not overtax bis strength and seri-
ously undermine his health.
A panic among the steerage passen-
gers of the steamship Edam, at New York
was caused by boy crying ''fire" in his
sleep, in the excitement woman gave pre-
mature birth to child, but no one else was
hurt, and mother and child are doing well.
Shakespeare's gloves, which were
presented BY the mayor aud corporation OF
Stratford to Garrick ia 1869, are now in the
possession of Miss Florence Benson, of Lon
don. They are made of substantial leather.
without ornaments and have seen much
| wear.
The Brooklyn bridge receipts do not
go lar toward laying the $100, 900 needed te
| llquiate the cost of maintenance and interest
on its bonds There is talk of reducing fhe
fare and making the bridge part of the reg.
| u,ar system of rapid transportation between
the two cities.