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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

The Philsdelphia tug N. Mckay Will
son, while lying at the government pier,
near the month Of the Christiana, about
1 O'Clock q. M, yesterday week, caught fire
aud was almost totally destroyed. The
flames were first discovered by one OF the
crew, who had been asleep in the pilot
house, and who barely escaped with his
life. In short time the fire enveloped
the entire craft, consuming everything OF
a oombustible nature and burning hole
in the bottom, causing the hull to sink.
The crew lost all their personal effects
except what they had on their persons.
The Wilson was OF a some
what ancient origin, having been
known for some time IS the David W.
Lenox. She was owned by several per
sons, who were insured as follows: Jacot
K. Ridgway, SO, 900 in the United Fire
mems Insurance Company; D. B Holm
ger & Sons, 81, 200 in New York city com
panies Captain Boole, $3.50 in Firt
Association, and Mrs. G.. (. Fox, $70(
with W. D. sherrerd & Co. The tota
insurance ia $3.50 loss fully $1,000
The machinery is said to be ruined, bu
the hull is capable Of being built upoi
again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
Aotive Temnsrnnca worEern.

The following call has been issued by
members of the State Temperance Alli-
anos: "The undersigned. citizens Of
Wilmington hundred, believing that the
time has come for decided action against
the liquor traffic and that the most
effective measure would be the election OF
men to the next State Legislature who
are in favor OF passing law giving the
the people an opportunity of voting on
the question of license or no license, dc
call meeting of the citizens Of this hun.
dred on next Friday afternoon, August
18th, st a O'Clock, in Sons OF Temperance
Hall, in the MoClary Building, Market
street above Sixth, for the purpose O
selecting men for nomination Altar
Gawthrop, James J. Wyatt, Thomas
Worrell, Henry Rvsns, George c. Msris
Thomas W. Steward, Xii Msndinhall
Lawrence Glatts, William G. Valentine
William H. Curry, William D. Pickels
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
a TOKEN OF REaARD.
Eden Lodge Presents a Beauttfu
Jewel 20 John NJ. WhitfOrd.

Eden Lodge Presents "a Beautiful
Jewel 20 John M. WhItrOrd.
Eden Lodge, /. o. o. +. has what is
known as q "Degree STAFF" whose duty IL
ia to confer degrees.
John M. Whitford is leader Of the
staff and has done much toward forward
ing its excellence. Ths lodge has for the
past two months wanted to show its
appreciation Of his aid ,and at Its meeting
rhursday,night which was very largely
attended, presented him with beautiful
jewel.
R. II. Ewbanks, member of the de-
gree staff and treasurer of the Grand
Lodge, made the presentation and Mr..
Whitford, though completely taken by
surprise, responded in fitting terms.
The badge, which is an excellent piece
of work, WAS designed by Jose N. Perez,
member Of the lodge. 1t consists Of q
large golden star, on which ia the heart,
hand, the ALL Seeing Eye, and other en-.
blemstic figures. The star is attached to
three historic links of gold, fastened to a
red ribbon, at the top of which ia pin
ana two golden straps. On the back Of
the star is inscribed: "Presented to p.
g. John M. Whitford, by the members OF
Eden Lodge, No. "a, as token of their
estimation Of his services as leader Of the
degree staff.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
AN 1NoENoIARY,s FORK.
Destruction OF n harm Near stanton
by N small Boy.

A stone barn. built in 1924, belonging
TO William B. Cranston and situated
anout mil from Stanton, was destroyed
by FIRE Sunday. The flames were dis.
covered about 8 o'clock in the MOI ming
aud were not extinguished until 4 p. M
At 10.45 a. m. dispatch was received by
the fire department OF this city asking
help. Several engines were taken to the
p, W. & b. railroad freight depot and
placed upon cars, but when the train was
about to start a telegram, stating that the
fire was under control, was received.
Shortly after the engines had been
taken back to their houses dispatch
asking for one engine to protect sur
rounding property arrived. Assistant
Engineer MoCnllip, about p. M, sent
the Reliance engine and hose carriage.
After 30 Wilmington firemen had worked
about two hours the Gre was put out.
Sixty tons Of hay and $50 bushels Of
oats were destroyed. The stock is total
loss, but the barn is insured in the Mill
Creek Fire Insurance Company.
"A small boy named Woodrow, suspected
Of having set the building afre, has been
arrested and lodged in the New Castle
Jail. 1t is thought that he also burned
several wheat stacks near Stanton on
Friday. Woodrow worked for Mr.. Gran
ston some time, but was discharged re-
Gently.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
A Fatal OROsSING.
Two Persons Seriously Injured and
a Girl Killed Near taImsROw.


Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
GLASGOW, Aug. 13,-A wagon contain
ing John Lynn, wife and daughter, who
were returning from the Wilmington
market to their home, near here, was
struck by passenger train at the Glss-
gov crossing of the Delaware City &
Pomeroy railroad this evening. The
daughter, Lizzie, aged l6 years, was
killed, and the wife badly injured about
the head.
Mr.. Lynn was very badly hurt. The
daughter was found lying dead in the
road, shockipgly manglsd. The victims
were carried to neighboring farmhouse
and DR.. Mitchell was summoned. The
wagon was demolished, but the horse
escaped.
This makes four railroad accidents
within the last "a hours within six miles
Of Rlkton. The Glasgow crossing is very
dangerous, being steep descent on both
sides, with high banks. Mr.. Lynn ia a
farmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
TN. remDsrapee question,

At meeting Of citizens called by the
subcommittee OF the State Temperance
Allisnoe Friday afternoon in the
McClary Building, Thomas Worrilow pre-
sided. The names Of John Il. Adams for
State senator and Alfred Gawthrop for
representative were unanimously recon-
mended, and the following resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS, The State Temperance Alliance
has begun an active open war against the
rum traffic at the polls, thus giving us and all
other citizens an opportunity of voting on
this great issue therefore
Resolued, That we give our earnest en-
dorsement and our full and active oo-opera-
ton thereto, pledging ourselves to use all our
power and influence to make it glorious
success,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

The building committee Of the trustees
Of the poor Friday opened the bids for
furnishing light for the new slmshouse
with a supply Of 500 burners. They
were as follows: Pennsylvania Globe
Light Company Of Philadelphis, $l,925
and 81, ,S24; Springfield Gas Light Com
pany Of Springfield. Mass, $,lSs6; ]. +.
Wood & Co. OF Philadelphia, $l,175;
Maxim Gas Light Company Of Philadel-
phia, $1,960. The contract has not yet
been awarded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Noah ]. Butler, an aged oolored man
employed by George W. Bush Il Sons, was
found lying on that oompsny's wharf in
an insensible condition by Officer Vickers
early last evening week and was taken TO
police station. A physician, who was
summoned, said the man was suffering
from stroke Of apoplexy. He was taken
to the almshouse Thursday morning and
died few minutes after arriving there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
The ..UhronfcIe,, SOLD again.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
CAMBRIDGE, Nd, Aug. 14.-The CiroH-
icle has been sold to George T. Melvin,
one Of the proprietors Of the Denton
Journal. Mr.. Melvin will take charge Of
the Chronicle on Monday. TIT will be
remembered that the Chronicle changed
hands last week, bat the purchaser, DR..
J. Hooper Shepherd, died almost imme-
diately after the first issue OF the paper
under his management and before the
final negotiations for the complete trans
fer Of the property had been consum-
mated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Marshal McMuilen libsled the wrecked
schooner Hattie Paige Thursday at the
ship..yard Of the Jackson & Sharp Com
pany, at the instance Of Bradford &
Vandegritt, counsel for the Consoli-
dation Coal Company OF Baltimore. The
Paige sprung leak off BArneEst while
en- route east with load Of coal, and
rather than allow the schooner to sink in
the sea she was run ashore on Cape
Henlopen about two weeks ago,
and brought to this city abont
one week ago to be sold. The claim o.
the Consolidation Coal Company il
breach Of contract approaohment and
amounts to about 81 900. The writ Ii
returnAble September 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
THE DAYTON SOLDIERS, NOME.
An Official Investigation Of ITS
management.

MAnAK 8momts
DAYTON, o., Aug. 14.-The congress
sional investigation committee continued
its examination at the Soldiers' Home
yesterday. Thirty five men picked hap
hazard testified that they had no COM
plants. They had heard growing Of
strict discipline, but were we'll behaved
generally, The men we're oontented.
Gen. Patrick, governor, began state
ment complaining of unfair treatment by
the press. He read private letters o.
Gen. Rosecrans and Gen. Franklin, in
which Gen. Roseorans intimated "tha'
Patrick must be removed from the COVER
norship for especial reasons"
Mr.. Murray, who is . very candid ant
judioious member, and from that dis
trict, says IL will cost the Democracy
from 500 to 1900 votes in his district Il
keep General Patrick.
General Franklin replied that Genera
Roseorans had been misinformed abou
General Patriok's popularity and tha
Mr.. Murray's statement was not true
Not knowing General Patrick he ooul'
not entertain the idea of his dismissal
The committee adjourned without action
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
Narrowly Escaped Gettlng snot

Thursdays West Chester Local Neps
says: There was quite crowd Of persons
at Falls Of French Creek spending the
day among the rocks Of that romantic
place a day or two ago. Among the
visitors were the Trinity Church choir Of
Wilmington, Delaware. During the
afternoon party Of pionicksrs from one
Of the townships adjoining the falls also
made their appearance to spend part Of
the day, when a young man and woman
commenced "fooling around" with 4
pistol and narrowly escaped hitting 4
person not of their party. The younl
couple soon took their departure ant
were seen no more that afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Dog bedstesds are now popular. One
owned by New York lady is the lower
part Of barrel sawed through at 10 inches
from the ground. The mattress ia filed
with hair, and has an artificial leather
ticking. The wood is painted in dark
colors, and around the edge is an en-
bSssed leather trimming fastened with
brass head nails. On front stAve Ia an
oval, in which appears the dogs name
in gold letters. From bar attached TO
the back falls q mosquito netting, en-
veloping the bed and occupant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

The convention OF the New Castle
county branch of the State Temperance
Alliance, Saturday afternoon, (the meet
ing Of which was announced in EVERY
RvRNINo of that date) placed in nomina
tion full county legislative ticket,
as follows
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
Tried to Take Her Iifs.

Mrs. Patrick Duffy, living at No. 305
Adams street, tried to commit suicide
at O'Clock last evening week while low
spirited by taking = large dose of lauda-
mum. Fortunately, however, her hus-
band found her lying In oomatoss con-
dition after taking the poison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
N. nj. Keut a CO.'S Denial.

Fridays Philadelphia Press says: SD.
II. Kent & Co., manufacturers agents for
steel and iron, deny the rumor that they
are. financially embarrassed, and state
they have no paper out, but pay their
bills regularly monthly" The com.
pany's warehouse is on Arch street,
Philadelphia. Mr.. Kent lives In this
oityl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
ald deliver to friends without having the
terrible truth come ont.

The third officer OF the Arctic steamer
Bear said Fiiisy that "when the snr-
vivors came on board they were all but
They admitted that they had to eat dead
bodies in order to preserve their own
lives" Ths cook and one Of the crew
made substantially the same statement.
General Hazsn, chief signal officer, said
Friday that he had no official
knowledge that there had been any
oannibRlism among the members Of the
Greedy party. While the condition OF
Lieutenant Kislingbury's remains might
indicate that such was the case, he had
heard nothing from Lieutenant Greedy or
any OF the survivors that would lead
him to believe 1t was 30.
Coroner Robinson Of Long Island City,
says he Is willing TO order the body of
Private Charles B. Henry, member Of the
Greedy expedition, to be taken mp, and
has arranged with physicians to be in
readiness to make an examination IL an
application to that effect is made by the
authorities or the relatives OF the de.
oeased. The coroner has written to
Henry's sister in Lincoln, Nebraska, ask
ing II it Is her desire to have the body
examined.
The relatives Of William Whistler, a
member Of the Greedy party, who Is
buried In cemetery In Carroll county,
Indiana, are preparing to exhums the
body to learn the truth Of the reports of
oRDnibalism.
It has been finally decided by the rela-
tives OF Sergeant Cross not 70 open the
cssket containing his remains,
-
Lieutenant Greedy says OF the dis
closures regarding the condition Of Lieut..
Kislingbury's body that 1t is news
horrible news-to him. ALI these dis
mental anguish than all the experiences
from which he suffered in the north. He
says that, II there was any oannibalism
praotloed II was done in secrecy, without
his knowledge, and contrary to his disoi-
pline. He further says that since the
disclosures every man Of the surviving
party has come to him and assured him
that he was innocent Of the deed.
Coroner Robinson Of Long Island City,
New York, has received telegram from
the sister Of Private Henry Of the Greedy
party, saying that she desires that the
full facts shall be known, and authorizes
him to have the body exhumed and ex-
smined as soon as possible.
The mother and wife OF the late Will
liam A. Ellis OF the Greedy expedition,
who reside la Clyde, New York. hava de-
cided not TO have the remains exhumed.
Several citizens fearing that Ellis body
might be quietly exhumed, men have
been engaged to guard the grave at night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Jerome Bradley has been down to
Georgetown talking about the Sussex
Midland railroad again. He said some
thing about beginning work on It in
September.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
TEMPERANCE CAMPAIGN
A FULL LKaIsLA TIVE TIoKET NOM
I.sATEBs

Election of the Republican Comfy
Executive ittee-PrOceedlngs
OF the Temperance Convention
The Ticket and Platform.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Lore & Emmons, trustees, will sell at
the Deer Park Hotel in Newark, on
August 2sth, At 10 o'clock, q. M, farm
containing los acres.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

The Men who spesk for Cleveland
Gov. WoadIy An maino-The Atai-
tu0o OF raumany HaIn-N0tes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
Arrest OF ia travelling Bar."

William Lewis, oolOred, was arrested
at kits Hammock yesterday. wesk for
the peddling liquor. He has been lodged
in Dover Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

General Butler and his friends are
tired Of waiting for Gov. Cleveland's
long-delayed letter Of acceptance, and 50
they are determined to 60 10 work son the
public mind" with the best material they
csn get. Accordingly they have issued
a call for Butler mass meeting on the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

WASHINGTON, Aug. ID The following
Is Lieut. Greely's official report OF the
execution of Private Henry at Camp Clay,
near Cape Sabine:
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. IL, 1884
To Adjmant- General United STATES Army,
(through Chief Signal Officer United States
1rmv)-SIR have the honor to report
that on January 9Th, 1884, at Camp Clay,
near Cape Sabine, Grinnell Land, 1t be.
came necessary for me to order the mill
tary execution Of Private Chas. b. Henry,
Fifth Cavalry, for continual thieving.
The order was given In writing, on my
individual responsibility, being essential
for the safety Of the surviving members
of the expedition. Tel had already died
Of starvation and two more lay at the
point Of death. The facts inducing my
action were IS follows
Provisions had been stolen In Noyem-
ber, 1883, and Henry's completely therein
was more than suspected. March Oath,
| 1884, the party nearly perished from
asphyxia. While several men were un.
conscious and efforts were being made for
their restoration, Private Henry stole
about two pounds Of bacon from
the mess stores. He was not only
seen by Eakirno Jens Bdward, but his
stomach being overloaded he threw up the
undigested bacon. An open investigation
was held and every member Of the party
declared him guilty of this and other
thefts. A olsmor for his life was raised
but WAS repressed by me. l put hin
under surveillance until our waning
strength rendered his physical servioel
indispensable. Later he was found
one day intoxicated, he having
stolen the liquor on hand for gen
eral use. A second time his life wa
demanded but again spared him. Oh
June 9th thefts Of provisions on his par
having been reported to me, had CON
versation with him, In which / appealed
to his practical sense, pointing ont tina
union was necessary to our preserva
tion. He promised entire reformation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-18

The Value of Ciyility.

Life Is made up of little things, and the
neglect Of the small courtesies of life is
the foundation of misery in married exist
enee, is the cause of waning friendships,
and the destruction of the happiest homes.
Many serious and life long enlargement
has begun, not from want OF affection so
much as from lack of that delicate and
instructive appreciation Of the feelings Of
others which makes person shrink from
saving unpleasant things or finding fault,
unless absolutely obliged. and in any case
to avoid wounding the offenders sense of
dignity, or stirring up within him feelings
Of opposition and luminosity. Many per-
sons profess to be above taking offence at
honest eensu-e. and even seem to court
criticism. yet it must be very carefully
administered not to be unpalatable Even
kind and generous actions are often so
uncouthly performed as to cause more pain
than pleasure, while reprooi or denial
may be so sweetened by courtesy as also
to do away with any sense of mortitica-
ton or disappointment. Good breeding
is always inclined to form favorable
Judgment. and TO give others the credit Of
being actuated by worthy motives.
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Practical Recipes.

COFFEE CAKE.--One cup of sugar. one
cup OF molasses, two-thirds cup of butter,
one cup Of strong coffee, one tablespoon
ful Of cinnamon, one OF cloves, five cups
of flour. Bake in two pans.
MoLAssEs CAKE.-One and one half
cups Of syrup, one cup of sour milk, one
cup of butter. one.half cup of vinegar,
two tablesoonfuls OF ginger, one teaspoon
full of soda. and small piece of alum
dissolved in hot water. Beat we'll. This
makes two long tins tull.
BEEF FRTTERs. Chop piece OF steak
or cold roast beef very fine. Make bat
ter OF milk. -four. an egg, and mix the
meat with il. Put lump of butter into a
saucepan let it melt, then drop the batter
into it from a large spoon. Fry until
brown; season with pepper and salt and a
little parsley.
CREAM PEA cream pie made after
this rule is an improvement upon the old
time so called pie: Make rich custard :;
il possible, use cream, if not. use rich
milk and some cream with it bake this in
"a puff paste while it is baking whip a
cofiee-cup full Of thick. sweet cream till
it is as light as it can be, and when whip
ped cream on top.
JUMBLEs,-Three cupsful of sugar, two
of butter, five of flour, one beaten egg,
halt teaspoonful of soda dissolved in
few drops of warm water and any flavor
ing liked. Roll thin. sprinkle with gran
ulated sugar. cut in round cakes, and cut
a small piece from the center of each, or
press a raisin or bit of citron into each
centre. A little more -four may be needed
when rolling out.
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Hog Cholera Sold ever sent BY mail for sc IN
stamps Furnished Ia lrce $loo by mail 81
Circulars Tee. l. s. JOHNSON & co., Boston, Mass.
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Ladies! Ask your druggists for tn, Ro al Chinese
Pills. dc5d&w4w
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Roger came nm there. and with hafchet.
in the attempt to help, had done some
injury. He said the claimant when he
went to see him, asked him if he remem-
bered that circumstance. On the cross
examination the counsel said:
Now. Mr.. Witness. | want to know
exactly what passed between you and the
claimant. You were taken to see him for
the purpose OF recognizing him as Sir
Roger?"
.sYes, sir. I was
..Now | want to know exactly what
passed.
He didn't look ike Sir Roger. but
knew could find out if he was really Sir
Roger. and so asked him if he did not
remember coming up on the roof when |
was at work there and doing some dam
age And he said he did"
You asked him that question ?"
YES sir. did,
1.-The claimant, then. remembered 7"
Eyes, sir, instantly"
You are sure be did not ask you the
question ?"
Eyes, sir, sure. asked him, and he
remembered it instantly"
That's all, Mr.. Witness, step down"
Some of the most intelligent people in
the Kingdom really, believed in the
claimant" as the phrase was and party
feelings with them were very high.
'Tichborne Bonds were put upon the
market for sale Collections and sub
scriptions for him were solicited. One
day in a railway carriage big, burly
farmer said to me that he had been solic-
tied to subscribe, which he refused.
az ~ thar caiA Won halp hi
to come bv his own ?'' No" he replied
not give a penny, because by his own
confession he's a great rascal. The title
and estate are now in possession of real
son of the family, while beyond any pos
sible doubt this claimant is shameless
fraud"
This case was the constant topic of
conversation throughout the kingdom
during the hundred days that the trial
lasted, in which many witnesses were
detected in the grossest perjury and pun
ished for it, but for all that the faith of
the claimant party" in the justice of his
case, and their zeal in his service and
devotion to his interest were not in the
least diminished. He was convicted and
sentenced to prison for fourteen years
Not long after was the guest of a vicar
of the church, an admirable man, with
most accomplished lady for his wife.
One day at table the talk turned on ''the
claimant" The vicar said nothing; his
wife said, when he was convicted went
to bed sick. 1t was a shocking injustice"
| said. You surprise me, madam.
cannot understand how you can possibly
sympathize in any way with such scoun-
drel as the claimant by his own confession
is" Nd.
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