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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

The Round House BurneG-sct on
Fire Twice Last Nighf-EnKines
Saved.


The Round House Burned-sct on
Fire Twice Last Nighf-Enkines
Saved.
Associated Press Dispatch by Social Wires.
PoRT DEP, SIT, MD, March l9.-The
round house VI the Columbia & Port De-
posit railroad at this place was entirely
destroyed by fire this morning at 3
O'Clock.
The fire originated in GOAL house
attached to the round house which was
slso destroyed. There were two engines
in the house at the time OF the fire which
narrowly escaped being consumed with
the building, which fell In about l5
mir utes after the last engine had been re-
moved.
The fire engine was out, which did
very tfsctusl service by preventing tine
flames from spreading to the surrounding
dwelling honses aud lumber yard and
saw mill OF MIR. j. J. Buck.
The col Migration ia supposed to be the
work Of on inoeudisrv as it was the
second attempt to destroy the building by
fire last night. 1t was discovered on fire
at go last night and extinguished before
being seriously damaged.
A man was seen running from the
building when the fire was first dis
covered. The loss is estimated at 81 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Attempted Robbery of $1,000 nj the
A.. W. a Is. 81. Il. station,

An attempt to rob Paul Schm-l'ick Of
No. Ely Aubrey Place, Phiiad ,lphis, Of
"a, 600 in gold, was made at the F., W,
X b railroad station, this city, at As
o'clock Monday night. Mr.. Schmpllick r :
ceived the money at the United States
treasury, in Washington, Mond y
afternoon, aud shortly afterwai DIS took the
Congressional express for Philadelphia.
a tall man, rather iue looking, and
wearing q long overcoat, doggsd Mr..
Schmellick abput the treasury depart
ment, and also took the came train that
he did. COnfederates OF the thief also
got on boar l.. For loug time an oppcr
tunity to commit the robbery did not
present itself, but as the train was pull.
t. G out of the Wilmington depot the man
who had been lettering about the treasury
department walked up the aisle of the car,
seized the sstchel, which was lying on
the seat beside Mr.. Schmellick, and flung
1t out of the window on the south side OF
the car. Schmellick drew revolver
and snapped it in the mans face, bat
It failed to go off. The thief
ran out of the car aud jumped
from the platform. Schmellick
pursued him, and fret four shots. Both
men fell in alightiDg from the train, and
Schmellick was under the impression that
he had shot the burglar, sltb ough NO
traces Of blood could be found.
small man, supposed to be con-
federate of the thief, seiz I'd the satohel as
soon as It fell from the car window, and
ran up the railroad towards French
street. He WAS pursued by a crowd oil
men and, fearing that he would be over
taken II he did not rid himself
Of the satohel, which was
greatly impeding his efforts to escape
dropped it near the gates leading to tn,
yard o. the locomotive shops, opposit,
the station, where 1t was picked up by
Special Officer Thomas, who returned il
to its owner.
While the attention OF the crowd wal
directed to the man who WAS running
away with the satohel, the fellow VIII
threw it from the car window escaped
leaving his hat, a new brown Derby
with the name of a Washington hattie
printed therein. lying on the ground
Mr.. Schmellick took the next train TO
Philadelphia. The police are searchipl
for the thieves.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
A Wilmington Man Hurt.

PHILADELPHIA, March 15.-Willlam II.
Gordon Of Wilmington, Del, was run
over by Philadelphia & Reading rail
road engine at Ninth street aud Girard
avenue last night. His skull was frac-
,ured and be was taken to the Pennsy'-
vsnis hospital.
There are two William H. Gordons in
the directory. One blacksmith, ia at
work in the Lobdell shops to-day the
other Ia painter, who has shop at
Sixth and Shipley streets. The latter was
not at his shop when this news was re-
ceiyed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
ST. PATRICK,S DAY.
Its Celebration In New York by
Parade and Clear weather.

New York, March 1.-THE St. Pat
rick's Day parade took place here to. day,
and was Witnessed by large crowd Of
persons assembled along the entire route
There were displays Of bunting on many
Of the buildings throughout the city.
The day was all that could be desired,
bright clear sky being overhead.
The procession formed in Union Square
and marched down town to Canal street,
then up town to Forty second street, then
returned to Madison Square, where it
was disbsnded. Good order prevailed
throughout. 1t is estimated that from
5000 to 10000 men were in line, the
Sixty-ninth Regiment marching at the
head of the procession. Masses were
said at St. Pstrick's Cathedral this
morning, which was attended by the
members Of the Sixty ninth Beg Iment.
PROVIDENCE, R. L., March II st.
Patrick's Day was observed in tnis city
with much spirit by the Irish population.
A large parade was made this morning.
Several bsnquets and society gatherings
will occur tonight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
AFTER HAWKINS PLACE.
Anxious to Serve the Public in the
Livery Of the Police,

Livery OF the Police.
Acting upon the presumption that
James L. Hawkins recent escspsde ia
Philadelphia will lead TO his permanent
dismissal from the offcs of chief OF police,
applications have been nsde to Mas or
Wales for the post. Two persons have
already aeked for the place, and there
are other applications In course OF pre-
paration, asking tor Mr.. Hawkins badge.
The frat to ask for the place was James
W. Agnew, who made a written spplios
tion for the appointment. He was a let
ter carrier under Portmasters Grimshsw
and Pyle and after series OF disgIsceful
debauohes he was retired. He served for
time on ex.Msyor Valentines police
force aud was member Of the D, lau ara
Fire Company, his connection Ia bot h
places being severed or aJtount OF ME
conduct.
Winfield Scott NcNs!r, city EDITOR OF
the Morning Ne ia also q, xious to wear
the brilliant uniform Of the chief OF
police. MIR. MoNair hss fondnees for
the blue and bullion which he cultivated
during a term Of active service upon the
battle fields OF the late rebellion. His patriot
ISM in the cause has never died out and
he is one of the leading spirits in the
Grand Army OF the Republic and once
filled the most dignidsd office In the gift
of the Delaware department. He is a
stalwart OF the most radical kind, al.
though he has never taken any active
part in politics except in warm campaigns
when he has yielded to the entreaties OF
OF party leaders to so Cd the stump. He
is rather diminutive in stature aud 1t ia
believed he will be opposed by his COM
petitors on the ground that heis too short
for the office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
IHTERNI TIOHAL DOC SHOW.
e. w. Jester, of ut. Georges, Wins
Four Prizes.

f. w. Jester, of ut. Georges, Wins
Four Prizes.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and.Jourual
WASHINGTON, March lS.-The bench
show of dogs now being held here Ia one
of the fiuest, according to numbers, that
has ever bsen held in America. The
Masonic Hall, in which it is held, is cen.
trally located and fitted up in most
convenient manner for the comfort, exhi-
hilton and cleanliness of the dogs.
Among the celebrities here ia
Glib" English setter bitch,
which ran the three days trial
with the celebrated field dog Grousedsle
last fall for 81, 900 and won it. She ia
owned by Major Taylor Of Lexington, Va,
and is entered for exhibition only. Z l,
Martin of your city, has draft of about
eight or 10 prime ones from Mr. Goodsell's
kennel. 4. N. Jester of St. Georges,
shows five very handsome settlers and an
Italian greyhound that will surely win
first.
To day being the opening day, the
crowd attending is far greater than
exp cted, and Washington seems either
to be awakening to the attraction Of a
RCOu nhont VI 10 Foiy HAPPY "
have good weather to 60 somewhere.
The judging commenced at 2 p. m. to.
day, and to this writing the following are
the principal awards:
Champion English setter dog GLASS
James II. Goodsell's Plantaganet, now in
charge Of &. l. Martin Of your city.
Champion English setter bitch class
L. W. letters Dsshing Belle.
English setter dog olsss-Nos. l and
awarded Sd and othere not yet mad,
public.
English setter, bitch clsss-E. N
TESTERS Daahing Jessie. First premium
A. 4. Burche's Victoria; second premium
Bobolink, V. H. c., owned by Z. N
Jester. Mr.. Jester seems fortunate will
one family of his settlers as he has VOL
first premium with the dam and each o
three puppies Of the same litter, the hrs
time they have been shown inside of tw
years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
blaine Ahead of Arthur

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wires.
PHILADELPHIA, March 19.-The primary
elections OF the Republican party las.
night for delegates to the state conven
tion brought oct fuller vote than usual.
A glance over the field leaves the
impression that the element OF the
party represented by ex-Secretary
OF the Commonwealth M. u. Quay, popu-
Iarly supposed to be in the interest OF
the national administration, had been
defeated, and that the element, OF which
Mr.. Leeds chairman Of the city committee
is the head, and said to be favorable
to Mr.. Blaine had been successful in a
majority of the representative districts.
The result OF the convention work this
morning would seem to confirm this idea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Il REYENG EFUL WoOER.
An Intense Young Man storms His
sweetheart's House.

Aweetheart's House.
Special Correspondence of Gazette AMI Journal
MILTON, March 17-0ue OF the most
demonstrative cases of love yet reported
in this community developed itself a few
days since in Joshua l.. Milmsn a gallant
young swain residing near tails place, and
increased to such an alarming proportions
that he WAS locked up to prevent him
from harming the father OF the object Of
his intense affection. Young Milman for
the past three months has been
paying his addresses to comedy
and fascinating daughter of Nehe-
miah G. Walls, residing about four
miles west Of here. The girl is about is
years OF age, and the attentions Of Mil
man grew monotonous. She informed
her father OF this fact, aud also impaired
the unpleasant information to the yonug
mau himself. In friendly interview
with young Milmsn last Friday evening,
Mr.. Walls told him that Re desired him
to cease making his calls, as they were
annoying to his daughter. Joshus,
displessed at such treatment,
stormed about tn, premises and
vainly endesvored to take possession
OF the house BY intimidating the inmates.
As none OF the family showed any dispo-
sition to bs "driven from home," the
ardent young Sussex countian wreaked
his vengeance on the curtains of Mr..
Walls carr age, which was standing in
the yard. These he tore from their
fasteniDgs and cut in fragments. Mrs.
Walls, being in i'll health, prevailed upon
her husband TO refrain from giving the
enraged youth sound spanking.
Mr.. Walls, however,a precautionary
measure had Milman arrested next day,
aud, in default OF $3.50, his burning love
is cooling in the Georgetown Jail. The
girls father and family have since re.
moved to Milton aud the exciting affair is
at end, though for some days it was the
sll-absorbing topic of conversation in the
neighborhood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
CID MONT.

Social Correspondence OF Gazette sud journal.
CLAYMoNT, March l9-f'he question
discussed by the Claymont Literary
Society last night was : "That the love of
women has been the csnse Of more crime
than the love OF mo, ey. Affirmative,
T. N. Baldwin, G. X. Lloyd, Frank w.
Bigger, Herman Just. Negative. L. b.
PennelI, Walter Coles, Abner Vernon,
W. B. Livsrmore. Decided in the
negative.
1t ia pleasure to go through Walter
Coles green houses and see the fine dis.
play OF young roses, &c.
For the first time ali the Claymop boys
got left at Linwood on Sunday night.
Thomas Hubbard sang at the Clsymont
Literary Society last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
PHILdD ELPBIA MATTERS.


Cornelius Little, aged years Of Phils-
delphis, who was Monday left in q
room with younger child by his mother,
who had gone out for short time, WAS 30
badly burned that he died in short
tins.
The Redemptorist Fathers In charge Of
the Church of St. Bonifacius e. rman)
are about to erect on the west side Of
that church large building, to be
called the Monastery Of the Redemptorist
Fathers of Pennsylvania.
A contract for dredging in the Delaware
river at Smiths Island bar, opposite
Philadelphia, having been awarded by
the United States engineer OF that district,
it is expected that the work will soon be
begun, ss the contract calls for its
completion before the 18th Of June next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

The committee of Orthodox Friends
who have charge Of Westtown boarding
school near West Chester, Pa, have been
for sometime discussing the desirability
of new and improved accommodations At
the school aud plans of new building
have been made by Addison Hutton,
architect. On Monday these plans were
submitted to the general committee by
the building committee and after discus
sion were referred back with instructions
to make printed report, with diagrams,
astimstoa 90
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Special Correspondence OF Gazs,te and Journal.
MlDDLETowH, March 17.-About 6
o'clock this morning Henry Walters, re.
sizing on the Vale property on the road
from this town to Odessa, found Malicis
Dale, colorsd, lying by the roadside in an
unconscious condition. He was brought
TO his home in Hamtown, where he ex
pired few minutes thereafter. DR..
Nowlaud was summoned and stated that
Dale died from rheumatism about the
Leart, for which the doctor has been
treating him for some time past. He did
not think it necessary to notify the coro-
ner. The deceased had started to Odessa
when seized by this last attack Of rheum-
atism, He was about 3S years old aud
was noted for his bOisterous laughter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
CAMBRIDGE.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
CAMBRIDGE, Nd, March l4.-Mrs.
Murray. mother of John Murray who
recently killed John N. Steele, died at her
room at the Creighton House about
O'Clock to day, aged about Sc years. She
died without knowing anything about
her sons difficulty, notwithstanding her
room adjoined his at the hotel up to the
time of his going to jail. She leaves some
property to her son, variously estimated
to be worth from IS, 900 to $4,000
The next term of court meets here on
the fourth Monday in April when the
case of Mr.. Murray will be called.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Isaac Holt, aged 81 years and we'll
known in this city, died Monday night at
the home of his son.in-lsw, No. 2l3
West Eleventh street. Deceased was
efficted with complication of diseases,
though the immediate cause Of his death
was rheumatism. He was an uncle OF
William NJ. Holt, the jeweler, and had
lived retired life In this city for many
years. He wac born in Cecil county,
Md, and has been an invalid for the
past Is years. The funeral will take
plaoe this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
The New GLASS Works.

1t is expected that pots will be made at
the Wilmington Glass Works, on the
south side OF the Christiana, adjoining
the ice pond OF the Kennebec Ice and Coal
Company, within three or four weeks, but
the window glass making will not be
started until September, the regular sea-
son. Henhe ffer & Vaughan are now driv
ing the last SO of the 400 piles which will
form the foundations for the various
buildings. The works will consist oil
four buildings, one Of brick and the
others wooden Flsttening house and
cutting room, sOx1O0 feet; blowing house,
70 feet sqnsre; packing house, 2ax4o
feet en- inc house (brick) 24x4s feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
aNOTH Err VACANT OFFICE.
The Term of United states District
Attorney Patterson ExDtres,


The commission OF John g. Patterson,
Esq, United States district attorney for
this district expired Monday, and Mr..
Patterson has announced to Clerk
OF the Cour, Smith that his services
under that commission were at an end.
He was appointed by President Ruther-
ford B Hayes. His commission is dated
March l7th, 1880, aud covers term of
four years.
Mr.. Patterson has notified the Presi-
dent and Attorney General OF the
vacancy and has been informed that the
matter has been referred to the proper de-
psrtment.
Speaking Of the position on Monday
Nr. Patterson said he did not know Of
any applicants for the place, and that it
reappointed he would serve for the
ensuing term. He, however, would not
make canvas for the appointm mt, 1t
is not known that there lie snv other ap
plicant for the office and Mr.. Patterson's
reappointment is taken as a matter of
course.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
IN EXCITING ARREST.
burglar Trips Policeman and
Beats Him, Hut fs Shot Dead.

"A BurKiar trips POlicepDan ana
Beats Him, Hut liz Shot Dead.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BosToN, March 19-At y O'Clock this
morning James Donovan was discovered
by Officer Kendall in the basement of a
house in Boylston Place which he had
entered with burglarious intent. The
officer secured Donovan.
On the way to the station house the
prisoner tripped Kendall and getting pos.
session OF the officers club, beat him bru-
tally on the head.
Kendall succeeded In drawing his re-
volver and shooting Donovan, the ball
entering his mouth and taking etfeot In
his head. Donovan died Is minutes later.
While Officer Burnett, who assisted
Officer Kendall to take Donovan to the
station Was cleaning the blood from
his coat he was accidentally shot
through the calf OF his leg by his own re-
volver, which fell from his pocket
Kendall received several cuts on the
head, but his injuries are not fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Associated Pres Dispatch by special Wires.
CLEVELAND, March ia still at
Merriam & Morgsn's oil works in this
city exploded this morning. Tie escaping
oil instantly submerged August
Fisher aud August Counter, employees,
and the oil taking fire the men
were quickly burned to death in
the sight of Mortified crowd,
who were unable to assist them. A
rushing stream Of oil overlook William
Stahlman, another employe, IS he fled,
and he too WAS burned to death. Merriam
& Morgan's loss is SIS, 900. The cause of
the explosion ia unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

The North East Star issued an "extra'
Monday giving the returns Of the town
commissioners election, which resulted
as follows, the five highest candidates
being the chosen ones: George W,
Mccullough. 1853; John Moke, 1879; W.
Ii. Wilson, 1872 X. X Miller, LOG; 7. f.
Williams, 100; ]. s, 5imous, 100; H. II.
Shippers, 50; X. l.. Thomas, Jr., "a b
+. Thomas, 50; scattering, ; pumbsr oil
ballota oaat. 2U7.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
New York VS.. nassachusetts.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wire.
NoRrH ADAMS, MASS March IA
cock fight t,ok plsce at the state line
house last night between Troy and Chat
ham, Nev York, and Pit.rfsld and North
Adams birds. There were II battles
fought, OF which Troy and Chatham wcr
the first Ave, North Adams the six b and
Pittsaeld the last I've. Two hundred and
fifty spectators were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
New YoRK, March l9.-Msdame Anna
Bishop, the one famous singer, who had
worldwide reputation, died Fuddenly
last night OF spoplexy,st her residence on
Park avenue. Her husband, Martin
Schultz, WAS at the BEDSIDE W en- she
breathed her last. She leaves no
children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Tho RnlYxamnuA Ulcer.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
SALT LAKE City, March l9,-Andrew
Peterson, delegate to Congress in 1882,
and an avowed polyg amist, who was in
d!cted under the Bimunds law for regis
teripg and voting is OH trial. Chief
Justice Hunter allowed seven polygamist
aormons to sit on the jury. One
of them has three wives. ALI seven
swore that they believed the Divine law
superior to the laws of Congress that
polygsmy WAS right and revealed from
God, and they would obey God rather
than Congress. The defendant admits
marriage according to the Mormon law,
but says the marriage was by proxy for
eternity and not for time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

A Ssuciated t'ress Dispatch by special Wires.
WAsHINGToS, March 10 -Adjutapt-
General Drum received telegram to-day
aunourc nR the death OF Lieut.. Col
Godfrey Wei'zal, engineer corps ut Phils-
delpbia a. $50 O'Clock this morning.
His death will promote Major John NJ.
Wilson TO bs lisut colonel, Captain vii.
liam s. Station to be- major, First Lieut..
Thomas N. Bailey to be captain and
Second Lieut.. Eugene Spencer to be
first lieutenant
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
CAMDEN, March l7,-Fruitland Grange,
p. OF IA, OF this place, has eleoted Samuel
B. Cooper, speaker Of the State Senate,
aster, to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Captain A. G. Mensoh
Mr.. Cooper occupied this position for two
terms in the early history Of this orgapiza-
ton and rendered such valuable services
in that capacity that the choice gives
universal satisfaction. This ia the
strongest organization in the State and ia
the chief factor in this community for
introducing the improved methods OF
farming and placing the farmers of this
section foremost among the enlightened
sgricu turists OF the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
The Revolution Complete.

Twelve months ago public opinion was
decided as to the merits of the various adver-
tised medicines for coughs and colds. Ali
now at al end. The unparalleled success of
'H les Honey of Horehound and Tar" has
settled the question. 1t is in evidence that in
upwards of five thousand cases of lung and
throat complaints, 1t has not failed in a single
instance to effect a cure. The result is a
demand for the article that has no precedent
in the history OF proprietary medicines. Sold
by all druggists ut 81 cents and u. Great saw
ing by buying large size.
Pixies louthache Drops cure in one minute
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Passengers waiting for a Track.

lsUulsieo tfess Displtcl o. speIltI Y ires.
PETERSBURG, Va, March 19.-In COZ
sequence OF the accident on Petersburg x
Weldon railroad here last night, the road
ia still blocksded. A new track is being
bnit around the wreck to admit OF
travel over the road. Passenger
train No. AZ south-bound arrived
last night, and is still delayed here as
are two passenger trains north bound &,
which reached here from the south this
morning. The passenger train south
bound, which arrived here at II 20 p. M,
will also be delayed until the temporary
track can lie built
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Opposition TO Confirmation.

There is growing feeling that the op-
position to Judge Wales vacating the
bench Of the State courts will defeat his
confirmation as judge Of the United
States district court. The delay
of the Senate in confirming the appoint
ment is greater than is usual in such
cases, and this perhaps may give rise to
the feeling stated. The opposition, 1t Ia
stated, is working zeslously and is gain
ing strength.