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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
LOCAL P0LITIOS,

The New Castle branch Of the State
Temperance Alliance, on Saturday after.
noon, met in this city and, after deciding
to make an aggressive campaign, adopted
the following /:
WHEREAS, The Democratic and Republican
State conventions have refused to place a
local option plank in their platform there
fore, be II
Resolued, That the friends Of local option
In New Castle county now reaffirm their leg
islatiye ticket and will do all in their power
TO make 1t a success,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
ELHTON.
rho Grand ball I'm the Exhibition
Rm1IdTnR.

rho Grand hall In the Exhibition
Building.
spe ,ial Correspondence OF uazette and journal.
ELKToH, Dot. 2.-The immense exhibit
ton hall, which has Just been completed
on the fair grounds, was given q rousing
dedication last night, II being the oooa-
sion Of the farmers social hop.
A more auspioious night could scarcely
have been chosen for the occasion, the
moon shining In splendor from cloud
less sky. The roads were In hrst.olass
condition, the gentle rain OF Monday
having laid the dust without making
them muddy. A committee on prepare
ton had made all necessary arrangements
before the first arrivals on the floor.
The building, which ia sll one room, is
200 feet long BY 40 feet in width and was
brilliantly illuminated. The music was
rendered by Ritchie's and Luckman's
orohestra's, there being 20 pieces in all.
The attendance was large there being
between 400 and 500 persons preset. All
parts Of Cecil county were represented, as
were neighboring Delaware towns and
some few Wilmingtonians were in attend
anoe. Among those present. were Capt.
Phillip Ellis and Col. Evans, U. s. A.,
Messrs. II. II. Hsines, John s. Write. G.
Crothers, Frank Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Evans, Mrs. George W. Cruik
shank and Mr.. and Mrs. William Il. MSy.
T. o. Cooper Of Wilmington was master
Of ceremonies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
OAMBRIDGE.
Sale OF Building Lets-A Steamboat
Wharf.-The Forest Fires.

Sale Of Building Lets-A Steamboat
Wharf.-The Forest Fires.
special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
CAMBRIDGE, Oct. la large sale Of
building lots, situated in the West End,
took place here yesterday. They are
about 40xl60 feet and sold at prices rang
ing from $12b to @160.
A steamboat war is brewing on the
Choptank river betweeen the Maryland
and Choptank oompanies. The former
has fought competition successfully Of
late years, but never again will 1t have
the route 70 itself. When the ChoptAnk
company puts on Its new boat 1t ia be.
lieved the fare between Cambridge and
Baltimore will 20 as low as 25 cents as il
has done on several occasions before.
The forest fires still burn, and are
spreading over wide area Of country.
This, however, is not 30 bad as the
drouth, which Is some sections has be
come really distressing. Yesterdays rain
did not reach here.
A Cleveland and Hendricks club has
been organized here with g membsrshiI
OF over 200. A mass meeting is to be
held next Tuesday at which 1t was hoped
Senator Bsysrd would be present, but an
engagement to speak In Baltimore that
day makes II impossible for him to come
here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09

J. H Phillips, Philadelphia, Carrie g.. i
T. Il Bird, Ravenna, o., Tommy Bird. g 2 2
Il. o. SandeIs0n. Washington, Hastings..2 8 4
J.L.GRrIett, Pennsylvania, Randolph. 8 . 4
George Soattergood, Phila, Harry S....4 2
Hi w 5i Smith SsTsey City, Pllie g.;
j. g. Mccoy, Conowingo, lone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
ANNUAL MEETING.
Tho Grand Castle OF Delaware,
Kntxhtn of the Golden Eagle.

The Grand Castle OF Delaware,
knights of the Golden Eagle.
At the annual session Of the Grand
Castle Of Delaware, Knights Of the Golden
Ragle, Thursday, Grand Chief John B.
Triebler,. Jr., reported that during the
past year the order In this State has in
CREASED from four castles and 346 members
TO six castles and $50 members.
Grand Master Of Records William J.
Moreland reported that the Grand Castles
receipts for the year amounted to $500,
and the expenditures $146. 28; balauoe
In the treasury, $53.72 The subordinate
castles have on hand $825.40. Daring
the year they expended d, 657 rs.
Charters were granted to Crusaders
and Harmony castles in lieu Of difpen-
Stations.
The degree of past grand ohiet was c,n.
fsrred on John B. Triebler, Jr.
FrAternal greetings were sent to the
Grand Castle OF Pennsylvania, which
met In ssmi-annual session In Philaisl.
phia ThursdAy.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Grand Chief, John B
Triebler, Jr., OF St. Georges Castle
Grand Vice Chief, T. B Alexander, St.
Johns; Grand High Priest, B. F. Miller,
Harmony Grand Sir Herald, J. L smed
ley, Apollo; Grand Master Of Records,
William J. Moreland, Apollo {; Grand
Keeper Of Bzchequer, DR.. John Palmer
Crusaders Trustee, Henry 8. Kyle
Apollo Representative to the 5u,
prsme Castle, John Myers, Apollo.
Grand Chief Triebler, after expressly
his thanks on his reelection, made the
following appointments Grand Inside
GuardsmAn, ]. B. Saylor Grand oatsidt
Guardsmap, W. G. R. Colquhoun Flrh'
Grand Instructor, Henry 8. Kyle; Second
Grand Instructor, R. D. Roberts.
W. G. Wright was appointed deputy
grand chief CT q new district, which is Il
be called New Castle district.
The following standing committees were
appointed: Law ana Supervision, join
Myers, Thomas Birchall and John Lsrkins
Finance and Mileage, john Saunders
George X. Temple and II. o. Moore; Print
ing, James B. Hsnoe. Charles Koelig An(
George NJ. Bailey; Credentials, A. Pear
son, George W. Hsndrixson and Thoma
MorslAnd; Appeals and Grievances, Johi
Il. Best, William p. Young, W. W. Ward
Frank Patton and John d. Carson.
The semi. annual session OF the Crane
Castle will be held in this city on tn
first Monday Of next April.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
MILFORD.


A Bank Safe Locked Rather too
Securely.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
MILFORD, o,t. THE time lock in the
bank here refused TO open as usual at
O'Clock and all day yesterday 1t re-
mained locked. The battery was applied
and the teller and clerk remained in
the bank all night and this morning
the look still refused to open. The
money, with the exception Of about $500
in gold, was looked in, but the deposits
yesterday kept the bank going. The
worst thing about 1t is that to-day is dis.
count day and the notes are all locked
In. The teller says one or two safes Of
the kind in the State have had to be cui
open. Just what will be done here re-
mains TO be seen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
MIDbLEtOWN,
Building an Ice H0use-Pet RuIey's
D.afh Other maffers.

Death Other Matters.
special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
MIDDLRTowN, OCT. en-. N Willetts ia
building su foe bousA on N xuutown
pond, 72x40 feet, and f'tibG / BY ulava
tora and other modern Improvements.
Msty Of our citis ii ~" DIS; usled with
Dover 30 far as its falr Ia c,nc,yued. 1t
Is pronounced myth and dosd bay ond
tho horse racing. Eiklon lar seems to
be the favOrIte. b,
Middletown will be we'll represented at
the Knights OF Pythiss tourn Ament In
Wilmington on the 22d.
The report that Pet Rulsy was
killed by q runaway team ia incorrect.
His horses did not get frightened, but
Pet was seized with an spoplectio at
and fell dead from his seat in the wagon.
His brother had the team in charge at
the time. "
Two Of our prominent politicians In
dulged in quite a good deal OF ohild's
quarreling in the square last Saturday
evening. Bad language but no blows.
G. c. Shellen svRporated So, 900 pounds
of peaches this season. NotwithstAnd-
ing the claims OF q firm in Milford to be
the leaders with only 70, 900 pounds.
The frst mail train north now leaves
this depot at sos q. M; the first mail
south arrives at 8 "a q. m.
Parvis & Williams have been running
their phosphate factory day and night for
tome time, yet they are pushed to fill
their orders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
LOCAL BREYITIES.

In the orphans court on Tuesday a
return and confirmation Of the sale Of
Thomas ] Mshaffy's property In. Brandy
wine hundred was made. .....
The will of Elisabeth Murphey, de-
ceased has been admitted to probate, and
letters testamentary granted by Register
Biggs to John CavsnAugh, executor.
The commission TO assess damages in
the case Of William Dean vs.. the B. &
P. railroad was to have met at the court
house Tuesday, but owing to the absence
of one Of the members an adjournment
was necessary.
Register Biggs Saturday granted tesla
mentary letters on the estate Of Sophronii
Reybold, deceased, Red Lion, TO Barney
Rey also on the estate Of Rober'
Smith, dsosAsed, .ChristiAnA hundred, Il
Amos N. Smith.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
THE mSTAk'Sn Libel SUIT.
Edgar M. Hopes Wants $40, 200 fol
Damaged Character -. ID. Bel
ArreBted.


Edgar N. Hopes Wants $1,000 for
Damaged Character y. Ii. Bell
Arrested.
A writ Of oapiss was sworn out before
Parliamentary Maxwell on Tuesday by
Edgar NJ. Hopes, business manager Of
the Morning Neos, against Jerome B.
Bell, editor and publisher Of the Sunday
Star, charging the latter with libel.
The alleged libsl is supposed to be con-
tanned In an editorial printed lastSundAy
headed "Still at His Old Tricks" in
which Mr.. Hopes ia severely handled
aud referred 10 as "a we'll known THE"
and miserable effigy Of manhood" and
ia also charged with the theft Of sdver-
Using contracts Of the Daily Gazette.
The article was printed in comment
upon Alfred Edgar Best's statement con-
oerning the taking OF come goods from his
store by Deputy Sheriff Martin, Edgar
NJ. Hopes, Henry George and Il. L.
Hainss, as given in Saturdays EvBRY
EvENINo. .
He was arrested Tuesday afternoon q,
the Star Office and held In el0, 900 bail
for his appearance at court. The bail
was provid I'd and Mr.. Bell was released
from custody. He has retained Bradford
& Vsndegrift as his attorneys.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09

CARR-DOWRWARD.- AT the residence OF the
BRIDES father, James q. DOWNWARD, In Coates
Barney y; Carr Of Darby, Pa and Ida g.
fLIzIMOhs-RhATf In Chester, on sept. Ssd.
Fitzlmons and MARY Beaty, both Of this city.
HUsBANDS-TATAM.-In this city on the 4th
Inst, by the Rev. K. b. Cook, ID. D., William
3. Husbands Of PennsylvaDia, and Martha j.
Tatam OF this city.
PIERUE-COOK.- I'm Chester, on the I'd inst, by
the Rev. g. h. MAcClelland, Isaac 3. Pierce and
Anna M. Cook, both OF this city.
R0OkEY-MACKEt I'm Baltimore, on Sept.
24th, by III" Key DR.. William ID. MAckey OF
Newark. James Wlldey Rockey of Baltimore,
and Ella \. Aackey of Chester county, Pa.
RDBERTS-BECK.-On Sept. Saith, by the Rev.
Mr.. Kills. Dr. Sudler r. Roberts and Cora Book,
both OF Church Hin, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
ooILIs1ox ar oIArros.
The Norshbound Express Runs Into
= ID. o. Train-One hoy Danger
aunay Hmrt and several others In-


The Norshbound Express Runs Into
- ID. o. Train-Oae hoy Danger.
eunHy HWrt and several others In-
- 1ured.
special:corresponden OF Gazette and Journal.
SMYRNA, OCT. Sat Clayton this
morning the 8 O'Clock express collidsd
with the Delaware q Chesapeake train,
which was IA minutes behind time and
endeavored to get in At the station In
front Of the approaching train.
Three of the Avs oars comprising the
ID. Il O. train we're upset and two persons
severely injuesd; one . boy and the
other a lady. The engine Of the express
struck the other train on the side as II
went of the track. The passengers Of
both trains were badly shaken mp. and
bruised, and the escape from death of
such numbsf ia miraculous.
George BAynard, the conductor on the
D. Il @. train, was hurled violently from
the train but fortunately escsped serious
injury.
Assistance was Immediately dispatched
for and . gang Of maohinists from the
shops In Wflnington we're sent, who, with
the aid Of home men, were engaged about
two hours In oleariuE the track OF the
debris.
The three oars Of the D.. & @. train
were very badly wrecked and are now
lying OIL their side between the tracks.
Tho following is list OF the wounded |:
Leon Fitzgerald, son OF Nehemiah
Fitzgerald Of CordovA, Md, skull sup
posed to be fractured. His brother Harry
received severe cash on the head.
Miss Eliza Hall Of WARWICK, had one
arm broken. Mrs. Edwards, near
5lsughter's, WAS injured internally.
SMYRNA, Oct. 4.-As soon az the news
Of the collision at Clayton yesterday
morning reached town, many people
rushed thither and an immense crowd
soon gathered. Directly following the
collision, messenger was sent TO town,
with the impression that the passengers
of the d. X G. train were mostly killed or
mutilated, and all the Smyrna physicians
were Immediately summoned and re-
sponded In due time. 1t was principally
due 10 heavy post, that the three D. Il
G. cars were hurled against, thus pre-
venting the cars from falling over, that
the wounded list was not larger. Before
the passengers could extrioAte thems elves
the binders had almost stihed them, Leon
Fitzgerald the most unfortunate one, when
leaving Clayton for home was still un-
conscious.
Mr.. Thompson Of Baston, Md, was on
the wrecked train, but received NO
serious injury. He complained some.
what Of his knee. The cause ia at
tributed TO the fog or drizzling rain,
which made the track very slippery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09

Associated Press Dispatch BY special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 8.-noon. - Stocks,
unsettled Philadelphia q Erie, l3H Read
United Companies OF New Jersey, 1871 /;
Northern, Pacific, 1921 do preferred, as;
Northern Central, -; Lehigh Navigation,
an Norristown, ia Central Transports
Little Sohuylkin. 81.
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The Late Philip QuixIey.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Philip ouigley, who died in Whining.
ton on Saturday, was the builder Of
machinery and agricultural halls, on the
Centennial grounds, IS we'll as several
other of the smaller Centennial build
ings. Prior to that time he had made
himself famous a. bridge builder
and contractor for large enterprises
Though mainly selftSught, he had
such marked talent for that kind Of
business that 1t is said he could order
materials for bridge without making
exact measurements, pioturing in his
mind tie amount Of lumber required to
span 9 given space. His work on ma.
ohinery and agricultural halls was done
with great promptitude, and the build
ings, though temporary structures, were
strong and we'll put together.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
a. ". a. NJ.

Elo elton OF Officers and Adjourn
ment. ..-
At Thursdays session Of the annual
convocAtion Of the Grand Lodge Of Della
ware, A. F. A. M, considerable routine
work done.
The afternoon was devoted to an cleo.
ton OF officers which resulted in the
selection Of the following: Grand
Master, Thomas 8. Davidson, Whining
ton Deputy Grand Master, DR.. Il. F.
Porter, Sesford Senior Grand Warden,
ELIAS johnson, Wilmington; Junior
Grand Warden, Joseph Smith Of Laurel
Secretary, W. 8. Hayes, Wilmington
Treasurer, ]. @. Sterling, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
aIaaEow Chnren Deaication.

The new Methodist church at Glasgow
was dedicated Sunday. II is q hand
some frame structure with q stating
capacity OF about 800 The outlay upon
1t was between 50 600 aud 90 500, Of
which 1000 hiss yet to be raised.
There are an audience room and Sum-
day school room both nicely furnished.
The pulpit and surroundings are ele-
gautly fitted up. There was large
gathering Of people from the surrounding
country as well as visitors from Philadel-
phia aad Wilmington. The Rev. Andrew
Manship Of Philadelphia preached in
the morning, at which service there was
q special collection made. The Rev. W. l.
8. Murray occupied the pulpit In the after
noon, and Mr.. Manship again in the
evening,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
a Moral for one superstltlous.

Associated Presa DlBpatoh by bpeciAl Wires
sEsRcA FALLS, Dot. s.-General John B.
Murray, while receiving banner for the
plumed knights last evening, was
stricken with apoplexy and died this
morning. General Murray was 3 brave
soldier and an enthusiastic Grand.
Army Of the Republic man. He was
one Of the organizers Of decoration day
and led the first procession that marched
with martial music TO strew flowers upon
the graves Of soldiers. His funeral will
take place at p. m. on Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
UNsp ouEssE ~ R0RRnRs.
A DevIIish Attempt 10 Ditch a Pas
senger Tratm-A Fireman Killed.


DENVER, oot. IA special to the
Tribune Republican from Emporia, KS,
says: Early on Sunday morning 10 miles
west Of here an attempt was made to rob
the Santa Fe passenger train.
The robbers evidently intended IA
ditch the train, as two rails were I'M
spiked but not removed. The passenger
train came along, however, at such a
speed that 1t passed Rsfely over the rails.
When the robbers cav the train flying
by with its rich booty, they evidently
became snraged and fired volley after
it, the bullets striking the cars in sew
eral places, but fortunately hitting NO
one.
Following the passenger train came q
freight train which was ditohed, the fire.
man being killed and the engineer
seriously injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09

A young man called at the office Of DR..
Quinby on Monday afternoon aud, on
being told that the doctor WAS out, sat
down and wrote q note to the effect that
his services IS nurse oould be engsged on
application at the Grand Union Hotel.
After signing the name OF W. Marshall and
stating that he had had 20 years. expert.
ence and could furnish excellent refer
enoss he asked servant for drink oil
water, and while the latter was absent he
picked up case of surgical instruments
valued at about SIS, and departed. He
Is described as being tall, slender ar
rather good looking, wearing full blatk
beard and moustAohe. His clothing wal
quite shabby.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09

The person calling himself "the Rev G.
Renold" and claiming to be converted
Jew, who leotured at the B. L. Church Of
the Rsdsemer on Wednesday night Of last
week, turLs out to be swindler. he IL
said 10 have raised about s2b here by his
conversion "raoket," and was trying &c
increase the obligation when he decided
to remove from the city hurriedly. The
bogus reformer is quite bright and Al
able lecturer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09


The sidewheel steamer Hsroe has
arrived at Roaoh's shipyard, Chester,
for repairs. Her second attempt to reach
the 0rinoc0 river proved as disastrous g
fAilurs as the first effort, and the crew
has 4 second time been paid of and
discharged. Captain Hudson, master Of
the vessel, says that he will not 60 to ses
in her again and as soon as he is paid of
he will leave her forever. The original
cost to her owner, Pedro Scandells Of
Ciudad Bolivar, was $25, 900 paid to
Gorringe, and the expense thus far
inquired in gettiog her to sea has bsen
100000 Tue vesstl has once fallen into
the hands Of United States Marshal
MoMullen and was condemned as
unssaworthy by commission appointed
by Judge Wales. She was returned tC
her builders a. d partially rebuilt but moi
rpt In condition to enable her TO make
the voyage to her owners. She has beef
lying In and floating about the Delaware
for nearly month, unable TO get away
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09
UUYER.
A Temperance Ticket for Kent
DisappOInted Republicans.

A Temperance Ticket for Kent
Disappointed Republicans.
special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
DOVER, Oct. 1.-The Kent County Tenn
perSnoe Alliance met here to-day aud de-
cided to hold a county convention for
Kent on Tuesday, the 11th inst, in the
court house hall, for the purpose Of
nominating legislative ticket. All Of
the hundreds, except three, were repre-
scented at the meeting.
The nomination OF Anthony Higgins
for Congress yesterday by the Republican
State convention fell like wet blanket
upon the shoulders of Kent county Re
publioans. His nomination was not
expected by them nor wanted, and when
II was announced a more angry and dis
appointed set Of men could not be found
anywhere. Angry, because they know
that his nomination has destroyed the
last vestiRe Of hope Of even carrying New
Castle county, Of which they had such
strong hopes, and disappointed because
he defeated Kent's honorsd son.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-10-09

Deputy Sheriff Martin bues the
Every Evening Publishing Conn
pAnYs
Joseph r. Martin, deputy sheriff OF New
Castle county, through his att 'rney, Levi
G. Bird, Esq, yesterday instituted
suit for libel Agsinst the Every Evening
Publishing Company for the publication
of an article in EVERY EVENING Of SAtur'
day.last. The proceeding is civil action
and damages will not be laid until after
the declaration Ia made. The prooeSf
summonirg representatives of the Every
Evening Publishing Company to answeI
at the next term Of court will be served
in day or two. .-..- .--=
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FxRcUToR's sALR

VALUABLE CHESTER COUNTY FARM.
The undersigned offers for sale farm Of no
acres, situated In PennHbury township Chest
county, ia. on the Kennett Pike. within miles
OF the city OF wilmington. and IA miles Of fAir.
Vile station, on the Baltimore Central kAlroad.
About 100 acres are cleared and 10 acres covered
with good chestnut timber. The property 10 In
COOP condition, well fenced and drained; water In
every held, running water In barn yard. and
good. never falling spring close TO house. This
farm Is admirably adApts for dairy purposes inc
improvements consist OF y frame dwelling house,
with summer kitchen and wood house attached,
large frame barn with good stabling and frame
tenant house, . slaughter house with cellar,
stone spring house, Ice house, smoke house and
three corn cribs. There is also good selected
orchard In prime bearing. Will be aold cheArp Aho
on easy terms. For particulars Inquire q
JOSEPH HEM rhIbL
Exacutor Of Joa Lancaster, deceased. West
Chester, Pa. oct9, 10, 2, 30
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MIR. GRAY REAPPOINrED.
He Receives His Commission of X
anDOintment Monday.

He Receives His COmmission OF Re-
appointment Monday.
The official term Of Hon. George Gray,
attorney general, expired on Friday last,
and Monday he received from Gov.
Stocklay q commission for another term.
Mr.. Gray was appointed by Governor
Hall 10 1879, after quite an exciting CON
test between his friends and those OF John
II. Paynter, Rsq., Of Georgetown. This
tins, however, there were no applicants
for the position, aud Mr.. Gray's reap
pointment was not opposed by any one.
he has bsen one OF the beat prosecuting
attorneys the State has ever had, and hi
past term was marked by an unusuA
numb, OF capital cases, in all OF whicf
he acquitted himself with signal ability