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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04
Flies and Musqutto.

Paul Mayo, of Lausanne, Switzerland,
has discovered that the wings of the COM
mon fiy vibrate at the rate of $50 strokes
per second, while the musquito makes his
wings go at the rate of 1000 strokes per
second
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04

+. Harold Williams: A blameless per-
son is all very well in book, to point a
moral or adorn tale, but in real life he
IS distinctly disagreeable, because he is
SO different from every one else
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04
Popular Kind of Joke I'm Holland.

Little Fritz-O, pap, may for me not
from thy beard pair of locks cut off?
Father-What wilt thou Herewith, my
child?
Little Fritz-My rabbit mend from
whom has the Emma the tail ou;snatched.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04

Louisville Courier-Journal: The New
York Journal says that the man in the
moon is economical. = He has TO be.
Everything up there is so high
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04

The new mode in Paris of disposing
OF babies not needed is to take them to
church and leave them under . seat.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04

Col. F. W. Parker: Every child is a
born naturalist, and God has implanted
curiosity as the basis of the child's ma
ture, and, under the idea of freedom, the
discovery of truth is the first object
sought.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04

1t is better wisdom to Ak things than
to take them as they come.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-10-04

G. NJ. Adam: Patriotism requires that
a man shall work for his country and fel
low men as he works for himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
Ihe Lnte neunen Mlnchman,

Salem, N. South Jerssgman,
Reuben Hinohman OF Lower Neck
township, this county, died at St Georges
hundred, New Castle gGupty, Del, on
Saturday last, in the 73i year. The
deceased was ons Cf the best known
farmers OF :his county. About year ago
he went to Delaware to supsTinsend the
farm OF bis son, Jo6hus d. Hinchmgn.
On Wednesday he was taken sick, and
died on Saturday afternoon. In his
younger veArs he was very active, and
In 185S.59 huilt the present Penn'z Neck
causewsy, which was = big undertaking
In thoss days. He had teen ops Of the
elders Of the Presbyterian church OF this
city for about 40 years, and was the
largest contributor TO the fund for
building the present Plesb7 erian church
In this oity. In the Wing days the
deceased took an active part Ia politics,
and when the Republican party WAS
formed he cast his lot with that party.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
SENATOR BARARD,S FEE.
For His Services as Counsel I'm tho
WhOrtenby suit.
rpGs

For His Services as Counsel I'm tho
whOrtenby suit.
smyrna Times OF last week.
The most interesting event Of the week
at this place is the division Of the Tippett
tract Con which Clayton is looated), so
many years the subject Of contention snd
litigation. With the exception of the
grounds for the depot buildings and some
building lots, the tract 1t will be remem-
hersd was purchased by the late Mason
Bailey Of Kenton and DR.. William Daniel
OF Smyrna. Shortly after, James Whor.
tenby of California turned up as the
rightful heir of the Richard Tippett
estate, brought suit with Hon. Thomas
+. Bayard as his attorney, and was
awarded the property, thus dispossessing
Messra. Bailey aud Daniel as we'll as
those who had purchased lots and built
on them in this town, the latter, how.
sves paying 3 second time and securing
their property by oond deed. Mr..
Bayard, It seems, wac never paid for the
important service rendered the claimant
or his heir and trustee, DR.. HlrEis,
ard as both OF these have sinc5
died, this division was an amicabie ar
rangement between Mrs Harris, the heir
proper, and W. B1yRrd for securing to
him the payment Of h lsgal services.
William A. Atkinson Of Dover, acted fOr
Mrs. Harris. ard Jsrsa W. Spruanoe Of
this tow D., for Mr., BsyGrd who asTsed
wit on hsvipg - call in the third Teiel
rec, John Ilstard. The whole pro
psFty i, 10 understood wss put At
u valuation of ltIle tlpile $26 900,
aud in laying Oh the one fourth
part for sF BAyard he wa. assigned tho
cart ntluIins The old farm baildins now
ia the tenure of IsaRo Gre ., lying
between the Smy rnG branch road Gl6 tho
Delaware road down to "Jimto Hp +"
having in ii some 36 or 3S sores. Mr.
Baysrd 1t is ststsd intends laying on
part Of this land in building lots when
the affairs srs fully settled between him
aud MrH. Harris.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

sympathy with him as n man In danger
offalling victim to Miss Kitty's blandish-
ments Lutte treated Broughton with
great oordiAlity that morning. She COM
miserated him on having 10 undergo SO
much trouble to get into Congress,
whereas she went every year without
any bother, and her closing aalutstion to
him had reference to the coming time
when they two would 20 to Congress
together. Frank rode of, happy as he
always was when It pleased Lutte to be
gracious. As the young lady stood and
watched him ride down the avenue she
thought that there we're not many such
equestrian figures In Washington of Of
the monuments and mentally concluded
to buy new riding habit for herself for
next winter. She began TO look forward
with some pleasure to the pride che
would take in showing off this handsome
"third- cousin -onoe-removed" as member
elect during the coming session. II
Broughton could have known how large
space he occupied In his Cousins
thoughts that morning he would have
been happier even thau he now was.
fro RK CONTINUED.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
A Maryland Lynchins.

A Baltimore Sua special reports the
lynohing at New Bridge, Anne Arundel
county, Wednesday night week, of a tol-
ored man named George Brisaoe, who was
arrested in Baltimore recently for rob
bling the residence OF George SJhievenent
oi Anne Arundel. A constable WAS In
Charge OF the prisoner, taking him TO
Annspolis Jail. At New Bridge, socord-
ing to the report, large party Of masked
men surrounded the constable, took
Brisooe and hung him to tyee. The
spot where the hanging Ia said to have
taken place ia very lonely and
distant from habitations The cause
assigned for the lynohiug WAS
the frequent robberies that lave occurred
recently and the belief that BriscOe was
the r-bber. The events which led to the
tragedy form q chapter OF interesting
reading Last spring DR.. Lyuch's houIe
was entered through window and
robbed Of 500. Suspicion pointed to
Briscoe, but nothing came Of IL. There
were other petty TobbeTiss in the psigh-
borhocd ast summer. They grew 60 fire.
quent that ladies were afraid to remsin
10 their homes after riRhtiAll without the
nee OF their ismiiies staying home.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Nov. 25.-A messenger
to Sheriff Fowler ATrive3 ere this morn
ing, giving the verdict Of the coroner's
jury III the lyrching Of George Brisooe,
colored. The ooroners who acted were
Thomas Booze aud Thomos 3, Jacobs
The ju,y rendered a verdict that death
was oauEed by airangulAtion at the hands
of parties unknown, The pisos Of the
lyuobiug wss on the public road, Rbt Mt
10 miles from Annapolis time, between
and O'Clock, When Briscos
wEs seized he was in chsr6e OF
Deputy ShsI i Grafton Boone aud Tip
wells, who had been summoned to
help the deputy. A double. barreled guu
was put in Boous's fac, and Tip Wells
was pulled from the buggy and 'urt
severely, The lynchers numbered from
l5 to IL and were masked. A LADY ir
the Third district, WI was enosiute, and
was fred at by Bhscoe during Que Of his
robbsries, Ia lunatio now from the
assault, Briseoo vss clnyiot from The
psniteut,sry, VAaIs he had su sent foI
hOussbresking. When he WRs in jail
her lnring the spring the brTglAries in
the nei1hbOfhood ceased. When he
returned tO this section thoy began again.
Plbllo seatiment generally approved the
sc, Briscoa had been warned several
times TO leave the neighboFh0ot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

BALTIMORE, Nov. 29.-Dr. Harvey L
Byrd died at his residence in this city
this morning At an advanced age. DR..
Byrd was native Of Georgia For many
years he was a professor in the medical
college Of Mobile, but at the break.
ing out Of hostilities In 1881, he
Joined the Confederate army Rp6 was
attached as surgeon to Rylander's bat
TALON Of Georgia troops. He served in
the army Of northern Virginia and wss
thence transferred IS post surgeon at
Mobile, whore he remained until
the close Of the war After the
war he came TO Baltimore and
was one o. the originators Of the Col.
lese Of Physicians and Surgeons. Sub
sequently he helped 10 the organization
OF the Baltimore Medical College. BE was
one OF the executive committee Of the
Aryan order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
Anotnsr Ra,lrond numo..

NloomlCo Record.
1t is suthcFisstivsly ported that the
Baltimore 4 Ohio RailFcsd Company con.
templates the survey OF line down the
Maryland aud Delaware Peninsula, With
the ultimate purpose Of building a lire
that will run wholly through the Eastern
Shore counties OF this state. Il is
stated shat civil engineer Sho were
engaged on the New York, Philadelphia
& Norfolk railroad will in q few days
begin to run q live for this proposed ex-
tension. The Baltimore & Ohio has on
several occasions announced the inten-
tion Of building n road down the Eastern
Shore as feeder for the new line be-
tween Baltimore and Philadelphia. The
new road will be completed In about IL
months. 1t will pass through Salisbury
an take In some Of Wicomico's villages,
which have been checked in their growth
from want Of railroad facilities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

Police Officer Viokers was badly inj jnred
while he and Officer Cannon were making
arrests at Fifth and Pine streets Thursday
night It seems they had just stopped a
fight by taking into custody the priuci-
pals, when one Of the crowd threw q
. one striking Viokers on the side of the
hesd aud telling him to the ground
Cannon St onoe rushed to the assistance
Of his fellow officer, and the ii jured man
was removed to his home. His injury
consists Of q severe cut and dangerous
confused wound. No arrests have been
made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
stolen Irorne Recoyered.

The horse and wagon stolen laat week
from W. II, Day, who lives on he
outskirts Of this city on the Philadelphia
turnpike, has been recovered at Ridley
PArl The animal was recovered by sn
operator Of block signal on the railroad,
relative Of Mr. Days who had learned
Of the theft and gained a description OF
tine horse as 1t clicked through his office
over the wire to the Philadelphia police.
The stolen horse was running away when
the operator psw It and captured II. he
held II for Day who came and took the
team home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
Tho wIImlnEton Withdrawn.

The propeller, Wilmington, which has
been running as g passenger boat between
this city and Philadelphia, was with
drawn from her route for the winter on
Saturday. The cold weather mad the
effect OF decreasing river travel to such
an extent that IL did not pay 10 continue
the steamer any longer. During the
summer ,he Wilmington he'd profitable
pstronsge and was one Of the ost popular
OF boats. She will be laid up at the
yard of the Harlan & Hollingsworth
CompAny during the winter, where size
will be overhauled, repaired and re-
painted, in readiness for next season.
The Harlan & HollingswoJ.h Ii Compsly is
now building larger steamer for the
owner Of the Wilmin gton which will be
need in connection with the propeller
over the same route next year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The ensi attached to the Whining ton
Il NO-.heru rsiroad train dus Il this CITY
Nt 40 O'Clock jumped ,hs tracks about q
mile beyond the city Friday morning
and was not gotten on again until after
O'Clock. The psssepgsrs had to 1ligh,,
wax around the disabled locomotive snG
get aboard tine o'ciuck train from " :
nluftUu, VII Oh d them 81 tt, P ,
" & y station this y ~ baur aud
qua'ter hind the scheduled time
After the balGtsa pssseugers had dissm
harked, the train star,td an bpnr ists tor
Residing. The train frOm R -A1ing iue
here at 8 45 O'Clock, was d.layed tol oali
an hour. A monster rock which wsa
being BLASTED, fell Thursday afternoon 90
the trEoks neA- where Friday morning.
miahap occurred, and delayed the 2 45
O'Clock express train for Reading fcr
about l5 minutes
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
The LOCK wood sails Away.

The schooner Ann L. Lockwood libsled
by the owners of the Carrie Hal Lister
and in custody Of Marshal McMuner
noe November 11th, was released Fri
day upon stipulations in the sum Of
$4,000 being entered for the vessel.
Directly after being released the craft
started on its voyage for Boston whittier
she is bound with coal. The Lockwood
was libeled for damage she did to the
Lister by running away with her during
her orew's absence and aftsrward absn.
dopinR her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The dwelling house and outbuildinss
Of Edward Hubbsrt's farm, in Dorchester
county Md one mile from HyDson and
I've miles from fredericksburg, wsre de
stroyed by an occidental fire on Tuesday
afternoon. Captain HlbbsTt and his
family were absent when the 6rs broke
out. One Of hiR sons returned In time to
save the money and papers in .hs house |;
everything else was burned, inoluding
$50 gallons Of brandy on which the cap
tain bad just pSid duty. There was no
insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The FennsylVanis Railroad Company
has placed on sale at Its station In this
city round trip tickets to New Orleans on
account OF the Worlds BxpositIN7 which
will cpsn on December l6'h, 1884, and
continue until May 3lgt, 1885 The rate
for the round trip from Wilmington is
$43. Tickets are good for 30 days
extreme limit, They are coed for con.
tiruous passage only and limited to fTe
days going, Returning the came limit
being allowed. Persons can get full in
formation by calling at the 0tfiCe OF the
company in this city. 5..... ..s......
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
a raANkseIVINo DAr ooLLlsIox
The Decatur III. Miller sunk in the
CheaaDeahe.

The DecRtur Il. Miller, an iron steam
ship Of 2, 296 tons register built by the
Harlan * Hol'ipgswoIth Company IN
1879, oollided Thursday afternoon with
the steamship William lawrence and was
sunk about one b Rlf mile from the north
Of the lower CrsiShill chsurel, IN the
Chesapeake hay. The Decatur H. Miller
had sailed from Baltimore two huuEs
before f0T Boston. @." =...... .5.....
Both vessIs belong to tue Mercb an,s
ard Miners TRANSFORMATION Company Of
Baltimore. The Lawrence was bourd
from Savannah. The Lawrence, il IL
said, blew 0ns whistle, which Is ~ 20 TO
starboSrd. This WAS answered By one
whistle from the Miller. Then the
Miller, II is stated, blew tsios, which
called for the LAwrer CO to pass to the
portside, The Lawrence then sugwersd
with ore whistle sgsip, which indicated
that the captain was going to pass tO
starbosrd, for which he first blew. The
engines Of the two vessels we're ths1 re
versed at full spsed, but did not prevent
g collision, which occurred In very
short time. The Lawrence struck the
Miller bow on just forward OF the fore
rigging, cutting through and making q
hole In her side from the top TO below the
water line. The bow Of the Lawrence
was stove in, but she did not leak, on
account OF her forward wster.tisht bulk-
head.
As soon as the vessels cleared, the
Miller settled forward aud the Lawrence
came to anchor. Captain Hooper lowered
the boats Of the Lawrence and at once set
off for the Miller. There were four pas
sengers on the Miller-two gentlemen
and two ladies-who were at ones sent
on board the Lawrence.
The Miller was about Is minutes
settling. She lies about one half mile
from the mouth Of lower Craighill chan.
mel In four fathoms Of water. Her
quarterback Is just clear Of the water,
and the deck from Smidships forward is
covered about one loot. She lies in an
easy position, and oAa be raised without
any extraordinary trouble.
Just as soon IS the collision occurred
all the crew went to their stations. The
utmost system prevailed in every move
ment, and there was not one bit of excite
ment. The passengers took matters with
great calmness, and none OF them seemed
to realize any danger from the position.
The Miller had q email cargo on board,
none Of which was saved. The men lost
everything but what they had on. The
Lawrence was nes-ly filled with cargo,
aud had on de,k 5000 boxes Of Florida
oranges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

State Treasurer Houston has given
notice that he will be at the Philadel-
phia National Bank, in Philadelphia,
during business hours Of that institution,
on January LIST, "a and Sd, prepared to
redeem and pay of bonds No. 81 to l16
inclusive Of the denomination af o., 200
each, Of series A Of the issue OF the bonds
OF the State of Delaware, under date Of
July 1st, 1881, aud that on January 1si
interest on said bonds will ceaee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
A wOuId.be Equestrian Assassin.

BENNINGTON, VI, Nov. IS S-Sta.o
Attorney RdwaTd L Bates wEs shot
about 10 O'Clock last night while return
ing from riding. A man named Bennett OF
Shattesbury, rode past on horseback
and fred at him twice, one shot taking
effect in his chin. The wound is not
serious. When further down
South street, Bennett fired the
remaining barrels Of his revolver
in the air. No possible provoca-
tion 10 known. Officers are in pursuit Of
the would be assassin, who rode through
North Bennington towards White Creek
since that hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

BALTIMORE. Nov 20 --Fise this IDorl
irg in the large four-s,oried clothing
house Of Rosenfeli Brothers al Baltimore
street ard CaHtre Market, dAmEgsd the
stock $50, 900 which is fully covered by
insurance. The building was damaged
s5, 900, Rlpo insured. The FIRE originated
In tine cutting department on the fourth
floor and Is supposed to have beer caused
by mice cutting matches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

Emmanuel P. Il. Church on the High
lands, was formally consecrAied Sun.
day afternoon. The RI. Rev. Alfred D.
Lee. D. D., Bishop Of Delaware, con-
Quoted the services. There were several
other clergymen in attendance, who took
part in the exercises. The church was
crowded during the conservation exer-
oises, and many were turned away being
unable 70 gain admission to the new
edifoe,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
TnnnksKiv,nr. R,rthnnx.

A ThsnksgiviDg-birthday surprise was
given Thursday TO Nss. Ann b Formsu,
living just beyond the west corner Of The
city, by her descendants. The gathering
took place at the home OF her daughter
near Delaware junction. Mrs. Formsn
yesterday began her 91st year, and is
still actively engaged in household
duties. About 35 people sat down to
dinner, four generations being repre-.
sented al the table.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
The ssTeIegram" suspends,

The Sunday Telegram, formerly the
Critic, after brief, checkered and by no
means brilliant existence has suspended
publication. It was not issued Sunday,
and in all probability never will be
ssAiu. The reason OF the suspension ia
not known though 1t is attributed to the
pAper's failure to pay the publishers for
the work OF getting it ont.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
Tha Hteam DrnW rnlIn tn Enrk

A test was made Of the new steam
turning apparatus Of the Market street
bridge on Saturday in the presence OF
Levy Courtmau Mackey and Haman, but
the machinery stubbornly refused TO
work. The gearing Of the apparatus Is
not properly adjusted, but when put In
order Il is thought that the bridge can
be turned by the steam engine which is
set up and In good order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
Coal Yard SOLD.

B. +. Townsend has disposed Of his
coal yard at the foot Of Fourth street TO
Pusey A. Walton late of the Diamond
State car spring works. Mr.. Townsend
will hereafter devote his attention to real
estate, being 4 member Of the firm Of
Robinson 4 Co., Every Evening Building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

jacob MArkee, formerly Of this city
and for Heversl years engaged IN the
milling business at North BAst, died at
the home Of his son, Ruel, in Philadel-
phia. Deceased was the brother in. Law
Of Mrs. Ruel Heisler Of this city. He had
been suffering for 4 number Of years.
Five children survive him. His daugh.
tess reside here. ..... ....-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

Barly on Thursday morning burglars
forced one Of the back windows Of the p,
W. Il B. depot at Rlkton, and breaking
open the door Of the ticket ofioe attacked
the safe, but were unable to effect an
entrance. A lot Of Washington tickets
were the only things stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
National DebI Reductisn.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 1t is estimated
that the decrease Of the public debt for
November is not much over S1, ,O0O, 900.
The reason that II is so much less than
usual is due to reduction In revenues
And heavy payments on sooount Of pen
sions, which amount TO over 48, ,000, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04
"Old Constitution. GONE.

The old frame hotel at Front Ard
Washington streets, known rs the "old
Constitution" landmark Of the neigh
borhood, has been torn down to make
room for extensions to the foundry OF the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company. The
old hostslrie was conspicuous at one time
as the scene Of the Patrick Collins mt rider
in 1878,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

John Beatty, aged 16 years, living at
No. 6O4 West Third street, fell while
playing In the street ThursdAy morning
aud dislocated his left arm at the wrist.
DR.. Wales attended to the injury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-12-04

The boiler Of saw mill several miles
from Blizsbethtown, Kentucky, exploded
on Saturday, demolishing the building,
killing Esysn men and dangerously ipjur.
ing two others.