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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
DEATH ON a SHIP.
citizens Startled by Rumored Yell
low Fever Gases at the Mouth OF
aha dYreek


Citizens Startled by RumOred Vel.
low Fever Cases at the Mouth OF
the Creek.
Yesterday afternoon week the schooner
George II. Hoyt OF Baltimore, loaded with
lumber from North Csrolina, arrived at
the mouth OF the Christispa creek and
tug was summoned to tow her in. The
captain of the tug learned that the cap
tain and mate on board the schooner
we're very i'll, and he refused to have
Rnything to do with her, and notified
Port Physician Willard Springer Of the
condition on board.
The news OF sickness on the ship
spread like wildire and rumor had 1t
that there were two cases Of yellow fever
on board. DR.. Springer visited the vessel
and found that the captain, A. ]. Hub
bard, was very low with typho-mslarial
fever and that the mate was In bad way
with the same disease.
The doctor express his opinion thai
the captain conld not live and the latter's
son was tslegraphed for and arrived from
Baltimore Thursday in time to see hii
| father die. The mate is daily seized
with chills and becomes delirious. Tht
disease is not ut all contagious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
A Fable with q " MorriIl..


A Wolf, Rep, having encountered 3
Bulldog, DEM, on the banks Of tiny
Stream, where both were DESTROYS of
shaking their Thirst, accused the inoffsn-
sivs Canine Of being responsible for the
Depression which existed in the Waters
Of the Rivnlst. "Pfsy, how can that
be-" said the Bulldog, mildly, '.when
the Stream has enjoyed the Blessings Of
Protection by yoa exclusively for many
Years2" "Then," snarled the Wolf, SIT
must have been due to your unsuccessful
attempt at Horizontal Reduction last
Year." and, SO sayisg, he sprang upon
the innocent Bulldog and was instantly
torn to Pieces.
MORRILL, This Fable Teaches Us that
the Tariff Racket can't be Worked suo-
cessiully in Ohio to all Eternity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
NOTORIOUS Bos ALLEN.
FOIled by n Horse Thief In am At
famnt tn EscaDe From Lmfl.

tempt TO Escape from 1hht.
Great excitement prevailed in Dover
on Wednesday week when It was learned
that Bob Allen had very nearly escaped
from Jail that evening.
Since his recent escape the notorious
burglar has been confined In the iron cell
in an upper story OF the prison. Steel
cuffs have enoIrcled his arms and legs
and the least attempt at escape was
deemed utterly impossible.
By scme unknown means, however, on
Wednesday night week, he freed himself OF
his bonds, unlocked his cell door, walked
ont and stealthily hsstened down stairs
to the lower corridor. While sneaking
along the latter he was observed by q
convict whe is serving sentence for
horse stealing. That individual said
nothing but, quietly piling mp
some bad clothing and other
materials, applied a lighted match
thereto. His object in doing this was TO
alarm the prison authorities. In very
short time there was huge blaze, and
the corridor was soon filled with smoke.
The inmates OF the calls fronting on the
corridor were suddenly awakened from
their slumbers and, becoming greatly
alarmed, Justify shouted fire.
The sheriff's household was aroused
aud his son, accompanied by
the prison warden, hastensd TO ascer-
tain the cause Of the tumult. Immediately
after entering the corridor they dis.
covered Allen, who wss oouohing near
the corridor door, and, securing him with
very little trouble, placed him in cell,
extinguished the flames and allsyed the
fears OF the other prisoners.
In order to prevent another attempt at
escape Aliens arms and legs have been
ouffed and he is fastened by chain
to the wall placed about his neck.
The manner in which he freed himself
Of his bonds is rendered more mysterious
by the fact that no one has been per-
mitted TO communicate with him since
his recent reospture at Wyoming.
Chief Justice Comegys, 1t is said, is
greatly indignant because Jail deliveries
are becoming so frequent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
A Cuban Queen.

Through the exceeding kindness Of
Paynter Frame Of Georgetown, the
GAzETTR's staff was given practical
example of the possibilities Of water
melon culture on the Peninsula. One Of
Mr.. Francis melons Of the Cuban Queen
variety was shipped to this office day
or two since, and after lying in refrig-
orator a day it WAS cut. The melon
tipped the beam at 65 pounds, and its
quality was commensurate with the size.
II was perfect specimen Of this watery
fruit, and exolamAtions Of praise IL
brought forth as Its crimson pulp disap'
peared were as numerous as the seeds.
Mr.. Frame Ia the most SUCCESSFUL melon
grower on the Peninsula. He has foul
acres devoted to their cultivation. Thre'
acres are a variety Of his own propsga
tion which he raises exclusively for seed
throwing. away the pulp. ALI the sest
are disposed of to Philadelphia seeds
man, who retails them at about II cent
each TO growers. The seeds net MI
Frame more than the. melons would brin
In the market.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

THE EMPIRE STATE.
why Her Electoral Vote is Certain 10
be Cast for Cleveland aud Hem

why Her Electoral Vote is Certain 10
be Cast for Cleveland aud Hem
bricks.
New York World. Dem.
In 1880 Garfield received plurality OF
2l, 1888 over Gen. Hancock In New York |
state. President Arthur very frankly
admitted that Garfisld's election was
secured by the use Of 'soap." Ex-Sena-
tor Dorsey in his confessions divulged
the fact that the "golden stream from
Stephenson's bank'' had kept down the
Democratic majorities aud given Garfield
the vote of this state. Yet, ont Of total
vote Of 1,103, ,94b, the meagre majority
of 81, 900 was sll the enormous cofrup.
tion fund Of the Republicans and their
unbridled frauds could seoure.
In 1880 the Republican party was
solidly united on Garfield and Arthur.
Garfield WAS the chosen champion OF the
Half. Breed faction. Arthur was the boss
and pet OF the Stalwart machine. Senator
Conkling, ienry Ward Beeoher, George
W. Curtis and Carl ShuIZ were on the
stump for the Republican ticket. The
independent Republicans were enthupi-
astio for the candidates. The Tunes, the
Evening Post, Rarper's Weekly, and Puck
were all earnest supporters of the Re-
publican nominees.
To these were added ''the golden
stream from Stephenson's bank" and the
machine methods Of Johnny 0'Brien and
Johnny Davenport.
There will be no chessing or bribery
and corruption in New York this year.
The Democrats have the governor, the
attorney general of the state and the
prosecuting officer Of the county. The
tainted and more than suspected police
board will not dare to further strain pub
lilo endurance.
In place of unity the Republican party
Ia this year broken in pieces. large
number OF Its best men and its most
powerful organs support Governor Cleve-
laud and honest government. Many
thousands Of Republicans throughout the
state will refuse to support Blaine and tt
indorse official dishonesty.
The Butler farce is almost ended. M
considerable number Of persons viii
throw away their votes on the clown o
the political CIRCUS.
In 1880 the Prohibition ticket, an in
significant side-show, received /, SIT voteI
! | In this state. This year, In view o
Blaine's pusilIanimous ''dodging" Of tn
. Prohibition issue, Ex-Governor st. Johi
will get at least 0,0O0 votes in the state
! "The "Irish revolt" against Cleveland
, | as II has been called, turns out to be in
1 significant. NaturAlized citizens an
4 workingmen know that the Democrat
: party Is and has ever been their true an
steadfast friend. They will not deseI
4 the party when It is on the eve Of q gres
9 victory.
h the large German vote Of this state
' practically solid for Cleveland.
4 The Democracy Of the Union ma
y count on New York's SO electoral vote
4 for the cause Of clean, honest government
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

THE PROMISE. THE PERFORMANCE.
New York Tribune (edi- New York Tribune Sep-
t0riail september "a tember "a (telegram).
Meat in the pot READING, Pa, Sep
three times day if he tember 23.-A notice
wants it abundant is posted in the works
bread from the best Of Of the Brooke Iron
Dakota wheat good Company of Birds
schools for his chill boro, of a 10 per cent
dren cottage for areduction in the sal
residence handsome aries and wages Of the
clothing for his wife employees, except the
and daughters, and day laborers. The re.
respectable suits for duction is to take effect
his boys newspapers October l. Theworkf
and books; reasonable include rolling mill,
pleasures and bits of'furnace and nail mill
travel-these are theThey employ alto
conditions Of life onlgether about six hun
which the American dred hands.
mechanic should in
sist. If his labor and
his relation to his en-
ployers are sufficiently
protected by customs
tariff he will possess
these conditions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
A German,s sudden Death.

Lorenz Bmmering, aged so years, living
on Thirteenth street near Railroad avenue
in the Ninth ward, ate his dinner Sun.
day In an apparently healthy condition.
Shortly afterward he was seized with
vomiting and retired to his room thinking
he was about to have chill. A member
Of the family called to him few minutes
later so know II he wanted anything.
Receiving no answer an investigation was
made and he was found lying upon his
bed, dead. Deceased leaves widow and
several children. He was an employe Of
the Edge Moor iron works. Neighbors
attribute his death to several diseases,
congestive ohills being the most prob
able.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 2S.-As John Rob-
inson's cirous came into Portsmouth this
morning two black tigers broke out of
their cages, and, after killing two trained
goats, escaped in the direction Of the
Dismal Swamp. A throng OF hunters with
packs of hounds started in pursuit, but
so far the animals have not been cap.
tured. The tigers are valued at $500
and the goats at 800 each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
A Boy,s shoulder blade BROKEN.

Harry Fairlamb, aged s years and
living on Fourth street near Walnut, had
his right shoulder blade broken last night
week by being struck with one Of the
wheels ~of the Delaware truck. The
wheel, which had just been rehooped by
Gstta & Kaiser, was being rolled up to
the engine house by Charles RvSns. Its
speed Increasing, It got away from Rvans
and fell on young Fairlsmb. DR.. ogle
was promptly summoned aud gave
medical assistance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
A Leg Amputated,

James O'Neill Of No. 22s Madison
street, who fell down an embankment on
the p, W. & B. railroad about two
months ago and had his leg injured by
lumber fGllii 9 upon It, had the limb am
putated on Tuesday week. The operation
was performed by DR.. 0sle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

A tornado struck the village Of Wells
burg, six miles east Of Elmira, New York,
at O'Clock Sunday evening. Houses and
other buildings were unroofed, and the
streets were strewn with fallen trees. A
terrific rain accompanied the tornado, and
lasted for some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02
SUNDAY Tra,ns n,nsoutlnued.

The Sunday trains on the Wilmington
& Northern railroad leaving here at 7.1b
p. m. and leaving Reading at $50 q. m,
arriving here at O'Clock have been dis
continued. ff
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

During Republican banner raising at
Taftyille, Conn, on Friday night, one Of
the poles broke and fell into the crowd,
killing q woman and fatally injuring
several other persons, one severely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

The Sussex county Democratic oonvan-
ton, to nominate legislative and county
ticket will meet In Georgetown on Tues
day, October 7th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

Butler rides in palace car on free pass.
A hefty anti.monopolist and workingman's
friend is old Ben.-Boston Post.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-02

>Denton's Improvements this year will
add about $50, 900 to the towns taxable
basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-10

Office hours 90. m to - m; 2 p m. to p M; to
p m. Sundays 10 to II: 80 q. only. Send for Mag
netc journal mailed free to any address. containing
names Of hundreds cur d mh3-2ws
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Mexican Girls.
From aIetter from NJ


The rich are so very rch that thev have no am
bition; the poor so desperately poor that they have
no hope to speak Of. The daughters OF tie wealthy
pass their lives in vacuty; those OF the poor are 50
poorly fed and dressed that they nearly all look hum
ger-bitten and Ill developed. There no ryceums
debating clubs, dramatic associations public lee
lures pcnics. or any athletic sports in which the
women can join. They are as completely without
good shape as any set OF women ever saw
doubt II there are dozen good forms I'm this CITY, and
as TO legs ana feet-Apol bless uS-he stockings
OF an average HoOSier girl would twice around Tor
q Chihuahua belle. A resident ply sltfan tells me
that the health cf the higher class women wretch
ediy poor. Very few vi them can nurse Their
own children They usually marry al from
fifteen to seventeen and are careworn Al TWENTY
tive. This PHI, sictan ATTEMPTED To introduce, bicy-
cles, but the young ladies had neither Strength 10
manage nor persistence to master them. 4 few
hammockS were sold here. but the feeble things
nearly broke their necks In getting out Ot them. 4
really plump, vigorous. healthy woIaan OF the
have sort OF languid beauty. Ponder these things
In your heart ana the next time you see baauil-
ful senorita " swinging in yoiuptUuus languor {on
the top OF cigar box in Il gorgeous hammock,
with delicate wreaths ofO6moke circling rrUsu her
pretty rosebud lips, you Will know her Tor the
printed humbug she is. As TO real beauty. thar
which satisfies the heart OF the natural man. can
ind you more OF IL I'm one class or Indiana high
School girls than In the whole state OF Chiauahua-
II this city Is a fair specimen
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The Much Nalieued Upas Tree.

FROM the Springfield Republican.
The upas tree OF Java is the best abused tree IN
the world. Orators, painters. and poets have taken
liberties with it. and even scientific men have been
very slow TO contradict the stories OF ifs deadly
influences Ii is represented as standing alone In
barren valley SURROUNDED by the bones OF animals
and mel. unfortunate enough To venture within the
circle of its poisonous influence In the South hel-
Slngton gallery ia London Is famous picture OF "A
Ozark valley OF death, with nothing liz ing in ht but
Jew gnOst-lke OpaS trees throw uE Oh their cAla
lationS In creviceS and the tDe roe shine Waite
bones and skulls and the yery9eavens seem tOdrOp
the dew That Kills as ii nolstens. The upaS Idea
has also wthered life in verse; and spread dest rue
ton through the Weli-roaIJed paragraphs OF the
historian 1t il. Therefore tile surprising To ba
told that tbs valley OF the upaS is nOI valley
or death because OF this tree. and the birds that
fall dead near IL not overcome by its Influences
The recent earthquakes III Java have helped 10
bring out this fact several men OF science drawn
TO that part OF the world by the natural dist rrI-
anceS. have lately taken occasion 10 examine the
approach the trees, but The foreigners scieutinc
aIdor was too warm 10 De cooled b.
0lihcult1eS, and the place has been carefully
explored The whole region IS ii volcanic
formation. ana at times suiphurUuS yapOrS and
gases destructive TO animal and vegetable lie es
cape through the openings ia the rocks. and OF
course during these periods animal can live Ia
the valley. The upas tree seems 10 resist the &C
ton OF gases and naturally appealed To the lmagl-
nation and fear OF the natives. aud on ifs weird
branches were Rung all the Ills OF the valley Wear
not told whether the upaS Likely to make good
Shade tree Tor an ornamental garden. but aS a
figure OF rhetoric IL seems destined 10 Oulive is
usefulness unless IL can now pose as 4 notable ex-
ample OF now calulnily and unjust rcpurJ viii Ia
ume-yery long time IN This caSt-give WAY 10 The
truth. 1t would Indeed seem strange 10 hear a
minister eNhoft his hearers 60 stand firm 10 their
Christian conyictcns Ike the upas tree the Val
ley or deSOiatiOI.
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NE RssrpKNcY-Nr us-vsxr n
RANGE OF TIE THEssoxErER-7
A Georgia Divorce Ca>c.

SCANDAL AND FAMILY QUARREL IN HIGH LIZ.
telegram TO the New York Tt1Sb,le from spar
tanourg, s. c., March s. SAYS: Mrs. Emma ID. Cool
idge, OF Kings Mountain y. c., who attempted 70
aoouct her children from her husband several
months ago. has published a letter In connection
With her application for divorce She states that
She is the daughter or Gen Robert Desha, hero OF
tne Mexican war, and for several terms member
or congress from Alabama. Her mother Ms
Ellen Desha. is cousin OF GOV Porter OF TenneS-
See Al about twenty she married and with her
husband removed TO Philadelphia Here She met
George &. Coolidge, who for two wears, she de-
clareS laid siege 10 her affections, being aware of
the fact that her husband was with her She was
led so FAR RStray that divorce proceedings took
place, decree being granted at two In the after
noon. Al O'clock the same evening the couple
were married. She alleges At this time She had In
husband had ready access. and which She accuses
MN OF spending within two years several wears
ago they came 10 North Carolina, having had 1--we
Children, two OF whom survive.
j. {. Horton. OF New York, came within the
circle OF their acquaintance - also his married
daughter, Mrs. FanCher. in Cor nectlDn with whom
certain developments took pi3oc. The blame Tor
which Horton laid 10 Mrs Co1Iidace'S charge: and
denounced his wife 10 the villagers one not to b.
trusted on his account. Mrs. Coolidge determined
10 regain possession or her children.
one dark night several months ago a partyof six
men We're organized 10y Mrs Coolidge In this CITY.
and repaired 10 her home in Kings Mountain Their
plan was 10 act as armed escort 10 Mrs. Coolidge
While she should 20 10 her husband rooms aud
lofcloly regain possession OF the children No
were surrounded 10y Officers. who captured i've VI
The SIX men. subsequently, while before the court
IN Charlotte, they escaped. ana have not Vet bee
captured. Since that time. Coolldge has allowed
us VIE 10 have possession OF ole Of the children
Tor 1000, and then. she AYERS, hot until he got
right down On his knees
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Some Marvellous Cie...playinr.

ONE NAN PLAYING SIMULTANEOUSLY AT SEVEN DIP
FERENT TABLES.
From the Boston Globe.
The marvellous memory and skill OF Dr. Zuker-
tort the champion chesS-p player, was exhibited ia a
game which he played against the Boston Chess
club at their room yesterday afternoon. Seven
adopts at the game, any one OF whom would be
considered formidable adversary by an ordinary
man, having been chosen, the men were placed on
the seven tables, and DIR. Zukertort took his posi-
ton in further corner. whence he could not IL
Ing that transpired In the room. Then few min
uteS past D. III. the game began. The champion
called out the number OF the table and the move
which he wished made thereon, While a man passed
from one board TO the other making the desired
changes.
The most marvellous part Of the matt ar was Dr.
ZukertortS quickneSS. Each table as he came TO il
Of course, presented a different problem which hs
had 10 separate In his head from the other six
games which lac was playing; but in spite ot This
seldom mere than few seconds INTERVIEWED between
his calling the number and the indication OF the
move. Each OF his adyerSarfeS who had the space
taken by the six other moves which separated his
turns In which TO study the situation. was ready
with his play when his table was called and the
seven games moved On with astonishing celebrity
Notwithstanding the presence of large number Of
intensely interested spectators. one could almost
hear pin drop in the room. Inside al hali hour
the champion had won one game: ana though some
OF the remaining players made a VERY sharp con-
test, they sooner or later We're driven into cor
ner. DR.. Zukertort gave up two .! the games, dis
covering that he had made verbal mistake In his
directions about certain move in one and having
forgotten the combination OF the other. The other
five he won before O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-10

MINISTER HUNTS SUCCEssoR.-There was rumor
about the Capitol to-day to the effect that ex-Sena-
tor Ferry, OF Michigan who is now In Russia is
likely to be Minister Hunts successor.
Mr.. Buffers RESIGNATION ACCEPTED-The resig-
nation Of Mr. j. B. Butler OF the Office Of chief OF
the appointment division OF the Treasury depart
ment has been accepted by Secretary Folger to
take effect on the 10th instant and he has been
granted leave Of absence till that date
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The Greedy Relief Expedition.

PREPARATIONS BEING PUSHED FORWARD RAPIDLY.
The arrangements for the Greedy relief expedition
are progressing satisfactorily that it is expected
that both the Thetis and the Bear will be able to
sail on the expedition by the first OF May. The
supply ship Alert will start later but as soon as
she can be put in readiness The different bu-
reaus Of the Navy department have been informed
OF what part OF the outfit they to to and are
performing the duties required. The torpedo sta
ton at Newport has been ordered to manufacture
Immediately 5000 pounds Of gun cotton. which will
be used II necessary in breaking through the ice.
About seventy-1ve men for the crews have already
bean accented.
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Latest News BIZ Cable.

An Alleged AbdHctOr Released.
BOSTON, March 1O.-Matthew Callahan, the New
YORK commercial traveller, who was arrested here
al the request Of the New York authorities for the
alleged abduction OF young woman named Ella
kverett, was discharged to-day, the New York au-
thOrltleS being unable to secure reQu1SitiOn.
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The NRrkefs.

=, BALTIMORE March lo-yireina SKIES. consolidated.
North Carolina SKIES old. ll07s bid to-day
,c BALTIMORE. March lo,Cottor steady-niddling.
Howard street and western super. 27aa35O do extra
275as6o DO extra 5ae 25 do. Rio brands. Seas IS
Patapsco family. $50; do. superative patent. 100
Mheat,soptn n firm western dun and easier south
ld5hsl l5s, No western winter red spot, Os3 "a
1o9 April LEGAL JOS; May, l1al "a; June ll25.
al 1875 Corn-southern higher; western ea,ter and
fairly active southern white 6lat2 do yellow 5ssfi
western mixed spot. SO bid; March 5sa59 April IS ta
ss Nay, eo9saso June 81 July 62s6s steamer.
western white, 4sa44 do mixed 42.4s: Pennsyvania.
42a46> Rye scarce and Arm 72aii Hay fr1n-prime to
choice Pennsylyana and Maryland, AOosl5 o. Pro-
visions Quet-Mess pork, old, 1900; new, 19 CO. Bulk
meats-shoulders and clear rib sides. packed salOa
is M Butter ss
los22 creamery. 25a3s Eggs lower and quiet lsals
wsak-Rio csrgoss. ordinary to fair; MHsl21ss Sugar
Whisky quiet and steady lsx Frezhts to Liver.
pool per steamer Quet-cotton, 3-l6d; -four, 1s3d
grain rm oec 2hdad Receiptsneur 224s barrels
bushels; rye 1000 bushels, shipmentsI go
bushels: corn. 234. COO busha.s