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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
FATAL CCIDENT.
A Young Man Crushed TO Death on
The Railroad.

En- Inc No. "a ran over and almost In
stsntly killed John R. Bramble, a brake
mau on the Kent County railroad aud a
resident Of Chestertown, Md, who WAS
walking on the p, W. Il b. railroad track
Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased, a young man, had come
to this city Tuesday morning with the
intention OF visiting an unole living a
short distance from this city In the direo-
tion Of Newport. After stopping short
time in this city the young man started
to walk ou the p, W Il b. railroad
tracks toward his unole's home.
When he reached the bridge spanning
Shiplsy run sewer, the locomotive came
upon him, knocked him down across the
rails and running over him out both legs
off above the knees aud injured his back
He was picked up imD- i.ately and tried
to tell the crew Of the locomotive his
name and where he lived, and indis.
tinotly muttered something to b, told
his mother, but could not be under stood
With all possible speed he was taken to
the railroad hospital opposite the station,
where he expired in few minutes.
Young Brsmble WAS about % years OF
age, unmarried and the sole support of a
mother and sister. HIS personal effects
were taken in charge by Station Master
Gookin and will be sent to the young
mans mother.
The coroner held an inquest on the re.
mains at the morgue this morning, and
the testimony OF several railroad
employees WAS taken. The eugineer Of
No. "a locomotive testified that the de-
ceased appeared confused at the approach
Of north bound train and stepped
on the south track about 30
feet ahead OF his engine. The
whistle was sounded number of times
but the deceased apparently in deep
study, did not hear 1t, and continued on
his perilous walk until overtaken by the
locomotive. After the testimony the jury
returned verdict Of death from aoci.
dental causes.
The railroad directed Undertaken
Palmer to provide coffin for the remains
and to send them to Chestertown, Nd,
for interment.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
RUGG RECdPTURED.
Surrounded by Armed Men fn q
Church.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
WooDsrDE, L. l., Feb. 20.-At 10
O'Clock this morning, the sergeant in
charge Of the Astoria police station, was
informed that Rugg was concealed in the
woods in his place.
Taking four officers with him, he en-
tered the woods at the nearest point Of
approach. They had not proceeded far
when Rugg dsrted from behind tree
and made for an opening in the direction
OF the Methodist church close by, followed
by the sergeant and his men.
Rugg made rush, burst the door open
and gained the interior OF the church.
The officers surrounded the church with
pistols drawn. The sergeant entered the
church and captured Rugg without a
struggle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
The Caaetship Examination.

The examination of applicants for the
West Point cadetship WAS concluded
about O'Clock on Saturday afternoon,
aud the committee was occupied in exam
lining the papers until nearly midnight
The arithmetioal branch of the exami-
nation was first taken up, and only those
making an average of 80 per cent. and
above, had all their papers reviewed
But five Of the candidates reached this
figure, and their full examination ranked
them in the general average as desig
mated by numbers, in the order usmed
Nos. II, "a, AZ, IL and 90 The first
three applicants whose numbers are
given have been recommended to Mr
Lore, out of which number to make tht
appointment. The applicant, No. ~
who passed the best examination in th'
competition, is a resident of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
Ca III BRIDGE.

CAMBRIDGE, MD, Feb. II No news of
a1y importance has bsen received here
rom the scene Of the recent oyster
troubles, and it is presumed that every
thing is quiet 1t is safe to say, however,
that the depredations by Illegal dredgers
will be resumed as soon as the police
steamer Fishing Boy leaves, and Captain
Roberts, the new commander OF the
police sloop, will have q chance to dis
play his nerve.
MoNamars & Woolford, oyster packers,
as soon as the season is over. will enlarge
their house, put in all the necessary
machinery and otherwiee prepare to
carry on large fruit packing business
during the summer.
This being enc of the best paying ap-
pointments in the Wilmington conference,
there is always plenty OF ministers seek
ing to be sent here, and there is much
speculation just now among the church
people as to who will fill the NJ. 4 pulpit
during the next conference year. Mr..
Collins, who recently married in Dover,
is quite popular, and he might return
with little effort.
1t is denied by the brother Of the
woman near East Newmarket who
recently gave birth to curious infant,
that tn. child if it may be 80 called, had
tail like monkey. Its face and
features were strikingly similar to those
of monkey, however, and this was
attributed to the mother being frightened
by one Of those animals at circus last
summer.
. rosrect Of Cambridge being made
~ entry is very fattering just
A bill to this effect Is fairly before
on ress, and meets with but little objec
ION, but by Oxford. Crisfeld may be q
little jealous, but is keeping very quiet.
As to politics here, both the Republi-
can and Democratic parties seem to be in
the hands of George ]. Meekius, as well
as the oounty finances, local legislation,
and all public affairs OF a political charao-
ter.
Grace NJ. E. Church South will be
ready for dedication early in the spring,
and the stone work on Christ Church hiss
been resumed. This latter, it is said,
will be the handsomest church on the
Peninsula.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
arm, SayereIy Hurt.

Samuel Carr, joiner in the employ OF oi
the Pusey & Jones Company had his lett
arm badly laoersted Tuesday morning by q
piece of wood, flying with great force
from circular saw. A deep cash about
three inches in lenth was out in the arm
and several OF the muscles were consider
ABLY lsoersted. The painful wound bled
profusely and was closed by DR.. Morrison
who inserted several stitches. The
patisnt was afterwsrd removed to his
home on Fifteenth street near King.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
1IIDDLETOWN.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
MrDpLErowN, Feb. 15.-Rumor has 1t
that very great change is to be made in
one Of our large mercantile firms.
1t is said that Biggs, Clayton & Co.,
packers of the delaware Chief" brand
Of canned goods, will dispose OF their
factory and machinery. Here is chance
for some enterprising party, as the house
has done . good business during Its
existsnce.
'Eohsnhoffer & Long have \ fus lot Of
horses in the Csss street stables.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21

No wonder that family is panic. struck
when one of its members is seized with a
violent cough. In this country from inflam-
nation of the throat or lungs to consumption
or bronchitis, Is but short step. But mark,
the terrible contamination which follows a
neglected or maltreated cough, cannot by any
possibility tage place If "Hale's Honey OF
Horehonnd and Tar is promptly admins
tered This grand specific Immediately quiets
the irritation and soon restores the iniamed
membranes and tissues of the throat and lunEs
to perfect soundness ard vigor, Sold by
Druggists everywhere at 81 cents and 81
1yJtaA.le DIop 49, ,..r ".luut.,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
Mary Il. Mateer Pardon e d.

Mary 4. Mateer, colored, who has been
incarcerated in New Castle Jail since
1873. convicted of infanticide, near
Newark, and sentenced for life, was psr-
doped by Governor Stockley Tuesday
and released yesterday morning. 1t will be
remembered that she killed her infant
and buried it in garden, where 1t WAS
afterwards found. The pardon WAS
granted at the instance OF number OF
petitioners who urged the governor to
such action on the ground of her failing
health. She will seek employment as a
domestic in Newark, her former home, or
New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
Injured while intoxicated.

Ex- Policeman David Pickels, who was
recently dismissed from Mayor Wa'ts'
force, came to town on Saturday night
and got drunk. Late in the evening he
strated for home but stopped on the way,
sat down and fell asleep. When he
awoke yesterday morning he found that
he had been injured and concluded that
he sd sat down on the railroad tracks
in Folly woods and been struck by an
engine. Nearly the whole side Of
Pickels' body was black and blue and one
of his ribs broken. A man named
Stidham assisted him to his home nesl
Front and Clayton streets. DR.. ogl'
attended him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
FARMING TOM
spe ,lal Correspondence OF uaae,te and journal.

spe :ial Correspondence OF uazette and journal.
FARMlNGToS, Feb. 1S-Two more
deaths have occurred here from measles.
George II. Workman lost his 3yesr-old
son on the 9th instant, and John Pretty
man, the 20. year old son Of A. P. Pretty
man, died on Saturday, both from
measles, and several other cases are
lying dangerously ill.
j. B. Simmons has shut down his sa W
mills on account of the very bad roads,
which prevent the hauling Of logs.
Our extra meeting is still going on in
our NJ. Z. Church. II Is conducted by
the Rev. J. W. Poole, and there have
been several conversions already although
the weather has been very uniavorsble
for church going.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
CLAYMORT

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
CLAYMoNT, Feb. 20.-The Claymont
Literary and Debating Society is still in
progress. The question discussed last
evening was: "That the love Of country
to man is more than the love of woman"
Affirmative, l.. C. Pennell, Frank W..
Bigger, Il. N. Baldwin, W. B. Livermore.
Negative, q. K. Lloyd, James Vernon,
Walter Coles, A. Vernon. The judges
gave their decision in favor of the mega
tive. The society is in prosperous con-
dition.
Since whisky lioeuses have been
abolished in Linwood and Marcus Hook,
the young men of Claymont stay home
more or meet at the store and smoke
"two for figes.n
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
An Organist,s GIT.

A large number of the congregation Of
Mt. Salem NJ. X. Church oslled at the
home Of the organist OF the church and
Sunday school, Miss Beula Harriet, on
Eighteenth street between Riverview and
Woodlawn avenues, Tuesday evening, and
presented her with handsome gold
watch and chain for her voluntary
services. Supper WAS served and the
visitors were pleasantly entertained.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
Rnuars nura 4 Co.

There is probability of the difficulty
between Henry Z. Dure and Thomas W..
Bowers Of Bowers, Dure & Co., being
adjusted at an early date, and OF the
works resuming operations in few days
What arrangement is being made between
the disgrssing parties is not publicly
known.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
ps,IaaeApnfe narhsss.

, ssccisted f'ress Dispatch epecisl wttuH
pIIrI.ApxLPHrA, Feb. 2J.--Eour quiet and
firmly held winter and spring patents, SdA
6.l5; supernne, s27oaj eAert, s5hS,jO fenn-
sYlvanis family. $4.60a4.75; Ohio and Indiana
family, x500a5 81; Minnesota extra clear, s4.7h
a6.O0: do. straight s5.S7a6 winter patent,
x6a6.22h spring, Saa6 10.
n a Sat, quiet 80 YCSyei u fed, Sl,iSI4a
l 0s1f; No. ) DO, sl.0O%al0l; No. Pennsyiva-
mia red, sl.l5h.
Corn. quiet and steady sail yellow and
mixed u 1aa6lc, No. Banked and yellow, 57ao9c.
Oats quiet and easier; No. | White, 41u,
No. 2di., 4ic; No. do, iSc.; No. mixed,
4lhai2c
rlye, sCarce; 6ja6Sc
Clover, quiet; l0al0Hc.
Timothy, steauy; 81 5Oal55
kIRI, scarce, .b5 ,l71.
ProvisiUns, rsthere easler; mess port SlA, 5)a20
beef hams, SIS 6UalY; India mess beef,
s2i.50 bacon smoked shoulders, SSz toTc.; salt
de-, 7hT7zc.; smoked hams, lial41ac.; pIckled
do. l2Aal3c.
Lard, ca yer; loose b .tchers, 94a9t4c.; prime
steam, 81 aylOl0&
Butter, sluggish, barely ea1y; Mestetn
creamery extras, 3la32 tiists, 2SI w.. west
ern extras, l6a2l :, Bradford county and New
York tubs, 23t; 10. irsts, lSa2JC. oils iOt &c,
Eggs, quiet; eAtrAs y 2ir.
Cheese firm, quiet fun cams, l3l4al4Ic.;
Pennsylvania sklms, I1aa9c.
Whisky, 81. %.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
A rcan Recovered.

The team belonging to tho livery stable
of Andrew Traypor which was supposed
to have been stolen from in front of
Robert Wright's hOu in New Castle on
Saturday night, was recovered Monday
afternoon. 1t seems that the stteudan;
forgot to hitch the horse and the animal
wandered away on the road leading frou
Christiana to Hare's Corner. Joseph Fl
Gould took 1t in charge and returned ii
"a tba nmpar
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21

Mr.. l. Carpenter, 463 Fourth avenue,
New York, after running gauntlet Of
eight years. rheumatism, used St. Jacobs
OIL, the great pain reliever, by which he
was entirely cured and has had no re.
Ii 1 : All.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
MARKET QUoTATIt LNs.
Wilmington Market.
BREADsTUFFs

troduce markets corrected daily aplsi1
4 Co., wholesale commission merQ1 hnia, 90
L. East Fourth street; and bTeadsin' > ~ S'he
RLIixn Lea 4 Son 90.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
PhiIadeIpnia stocas.

Associated Press pispstcn by srecisl wires
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ,-noon.-Stocks,
strong Philadelphia y Ede rs, Read
ing, 26: Pennsylvania, 605e Lahigh Valley,
7ln United Co.'S of N. j., 1876 ; Northern
Pacific. 2lL4 do preferred IA Northern
Centiai, 60la; Lehigh Nav Cation, As Norris
town, no; Central transportation, 81 /;
Buffalo, New York Il Philadelphia, Dss
Little Schuylkill, 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
A crazy Man arrested.

A young and respectable eolored man
named Henry Ralstou was arrested at
Seventh and King streets Monday by
Sergeant HattoD, Special Officer Wingate
and Chief Hawkins, raving maniac. He
fought the officers desperately and gave
vent to piercing and fearful Screams. de
WAS overpowered, however, aud brought
to the police station and in the afternoon
sent to the insane department OF the
almshouse. The unfortunate man has
been living at No. s19 Locust street but
has been unable to obtain work for some
time. 1t is thought that from brooding
over his troubles be became insane.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
They arc Quick and sure.
A Panic In the Family.

~ use Benson's Capcine Porous PIssters
constantly in my practice" Dr. j. Nj. Wan
dell. Price 25 cents. 5...
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
THE UNITED STATES JUDa EsHIp
The Contest still On-Judge Wales
Defines His Position.

Dehnes HIS Position.
Tho Pfes.den,'s delay in acting upon
,be matter Of naming the late Judge
Bfadtord'B successor, has partially
fecpsned the fight to defeat Mr..
SpIuanoe with respect to several who
stuck to ex-Judge Fisher until he
was dropped from the contest by the rul-
ing Of President Arthur with reference
to the limitation Of age.
Some days ago = rumor that Judge
Wales of the State courts WAS put forward
by friends of Mr.. Fisher here snd..at
Dover who are determined to defeat Mr..
Spruanoe.
1t WAS not believed In oonsi ieration OF
Judge Wales hearty endorsement of Mr..
Spruance's candidacy that he would
allow his name to be used 10 order to
antagonize Mir. Spruance, and at the same
time serve as lash by which the latter
should be punished for alleged Repub
lican weakness. Judge Wales, In order
to define his position in the matter to the
President, Monday wired the following
message to the White House:
WILMINGTON, DEL, Feb. 18, 1Ss4.-To
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES .
| desire it to be clearly understood that | can
under no circumstances stand in the way of
Mr.. Spruance's appointment to the district
court. Mr.. Spruance and his friends believe
that in the absence of my name he would re-
ceive the appointment. If this be true, beg
to withdraw my name. 1t was with the
understanding that MIR. Spruance would not
be appointed in any event that Messrs Bird
and Hastings were authorized to present my
name. Personal considerations make this
direct communication imperative.
LEONARD Il. WALES.
Mr.. Hastings, 1t is stated, is most active
in the opposition to Mr.. Spruanoe and is
anxious to punish him for "lying down
In the traces" as 1t is designated IN
political psrlanoe, and not assisting In
the ticket upon which Mr.. Hastings
WAS the congressional nominee. Mr..
Hastings is especially sore, that in
his own county, the ticket did not receive
majority, and charges 1t to the insc-
tivity OF Mr.. Spruanoe and his friends.
Mr.. Bird also, It is said, wants to intlict
punish msnt on Mr.. Spruance for the
refusal to work with the party in the
last State campaign.
With Judge Wales' refusal to antago-
nize Mr.. Spruapos's chances Of appoint
msnt, there ia no eligible attorney
SPOKEN OF VINO Woulu uot III tne shhe Hhy
refuse to allow Lis name to be used for
the place. There are also some doubts
as to Judge Wales eligibility, as he is now
over so years of age, having been born in
November 1928.
One of the former Fisher supporters
declares that even if Judge Wales were to
consent to become a candidate, the Pre,i
dent, upon learning that taking him
from the bench Of the State would make
a place for D Democratic successor, would
decline to appoint him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
Dover Delawarean


As a paper We have the right to speak
upon matter OF Importance to the
people of this State, for it is matter in
which all Delawaresns, irrespective Of
party, have an equal interest, for Demo-
Gratis q, well as Republicans have
matters pending before that headless
tribunal, the district court of Delaware,
and headless because the problem is yet
unsolved as to how the Delaware dele
gates in the Republican convention will
cast their six Republican votes. If
"Chet," the astute and political
sonemer, cannot solye the matter
satisfactorily to himself, he can
take the course of ignoring
all factions and factional differences, and
drop those now seeking the place aud
appoint some good, we'll qualified Rspub
liosn lawyer (for there are several IN the
Stste) who would be acceptable to the
people, il not to the politicians. Neces
sity demands that an appointment should
be made, Pnblio interests demand that
there should be no further delay. De
cency demands that the office should no
longer be made a bait tor pledged votes
TO conventions Deesnoy demands tha'
for ouos at least Mr.. Arthur should forget
the ways of the practical pohtioian tnat
he is, and act in a manner becoming the
dignity of President of the United
States.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21

The steamer Major Reybold, plying be-
tween Salem, N. j., and Philsdelphia,
has resumed her regular trips for the
summer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21
ELK TON,

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
ELKToN, Feb. 15.-The "0rstorio of
Queen Esther" was rendered at the Dad
Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening by
the members of local musical orgauixs-
tion, directed bv d. P. Wyatt, The
house was filed, nearly all the admis-
sions being at reserved seat prices. The
affair was universally voted success.
There were upwards of hundred char
aoters in all.
Fanny L. Jones, one of Elkton's most
beautiful bellies took the rolls of "QueeD
Esther" IN a pleasing manner. john L.
Davis we'll sustained the character of
king Ahasuerus," and N. X. Warmers
"Hsman" was much admired. John III.
Terrell as "Mordecai" was the right man
in the right place. The characters OF
"High PRIEST" "Hegsi" and "Prophet-
ess" were we'll taken respectively by
Messrs. William M. Terrell, Harry
C. Hurn and Miss Bessie Terrell.
Annie ]. Smith personated "Zsresh"
with grace and esrnestness. The other
parts, as q rule, we're we'll taken. The
performance was to have been repeated
last night, but after a large audience had
assembled it was announced that owing
to the indisposition of the lady taking
the part of "Queen Esther" the perform
anoe would be postponed until Monday
night next.
The county commissioners were
in session on Tuesday and Wednesday.
AT the meeting on Wednesday the bill
was approved providing for the waiver of
the State lien on the property of the
Bohemia Bridge Company, in order to
enable the commissioners to make said
bridge free. Commissioner Potter was
appointed to press the matter b'tore the
Legislature.
Several pigeon-shOoting matches took
place at Chesapeake City, "Wednesday
| afternoon. The important match OF the
day WAS between George McCrene, of
Wor 8ick, and J Polk Steels, of Chees
peake City 800 side and rs birds each.
The following was the result ; Steele, IL :
McCrone, Is.
In match bstwesn the same persons
two weeks ago, McCrone was the victor
Steele before the match killed eight
birds in succession.
The second match was between Lewis
Boulden of Chesapeake City, and Harry
Crawford of Warwick, for $15 a side aud
five birds. Crawford was the winner
Crawford, a Boulden, 2.
BLKroY, Feb. Is The Academy De.
batting Society met on Friday evening.
The question, "That the pen is mightier
than the sword was debated by Thomas
Miller for the affirmative, and Harry NJ
Davis for the negative, and was decided
in the affirmative. Reuben Hsines, E:q.,
OF the Elkton bar, gave an interesting
account of personal experiences on Moun'
Vesuvius aud at Pompeii
The Eikton NJ. E. Sunday school will
hold missionary anniversary services OF
on Thursdsy evening, February 2Sth
The Rev. John &, Smith of Wilmington
will deliver an address.
The Rev. Mr.. Beers of White Haven
Pa, conducted services at the Presby
terian church yesterday. A meeting o
the members OF this church will be hello
on Thursday of this week at which tn,
reverend gentleman above named vii
probably receive a call.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21

New CASTLE, Feb. l9-The fourth
quarterly conference of the Methodist
church was held last night. large
attendance indicated special interest in
the summing up of the work of the year.
The reports from the pastor and stand
lug committees showed year OF great
prosperity in all matters pertaining both
to the temporal and spiritual interests Of
this deuomip alton. W. Allen Wise was,
by vote OF the conference, licensed as a
local preacher, and unanimously recon-
mended as candidate for reception into
the annual conference.
Amos K. Davidson was elected lay dele
gate to represent this charge IA the lay
electoral conference, and Jsnmes M.
Wise, Jr., alternate, Thomas Frazer was
elected district steward. Tha conference
by uuanimouN vote requested the presid
ing elder to secure the return of the pre-
sent pastor next year. After the a7lonrn-
ment handsome collation. was served in
the vestry OF the church, which was par
taken OF amid sweet songs and good
cheer. The work done, and contributions
| made by this society during the year, II
the figures were given, would make a
handsome showing.
Edwari Brough, the young man who
accidentally shot himself yesterday, re.
sides at 493l Mslrcss street, Frankford,
Pa He WAS removed to the Pennsylvania
Hospital. The doctors entertain slight
hope of saving the injured arm, although
| the flesh was torn completely from o. {
side of the fore arm leaving the
bone exposed. The young man
had been down the river cunning, and
in returning had gathered load Of drift
wood and 1t was while he was in the ac
OF drawing the gun from under this wood
that the accident occurred.
County Treasurer Herbert has returned
from his trip through the west.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-02-21

New CASTLE, Feb. l5.-Three car loads
of machinery were received at Knowles
mill this morning II will bs placed in
position and put into operation as soon
ss possible.
The first anniversary of the Y. M. CA.
of this city will be celebrated this even
ing at the opera house. The programme
exercises will consist of music, addresses,
recitations, &c., admission free
Desta Brothers Humpty Dumpty troupe
appeared before an audience of about 200
persons last evening at the opera house.
The troupe was minus its orchestra.
K. R. Mulford has removed from his
stand opposite the old court house to his
old stand on the steamboat wharf.