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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
WALKING ON THE WATER


A German who is Going to Peram.
bulate the East River.
New York Dial, July 80.
A man whose name Is prominent in
sporting circles in this city said last might
man was coming to New York who
could walk on the water. The answer
he received was only an expression oil
inoredulity and sarosstic query as to who
the miracle worker was. "Now, that's all
right" he said. "I'm giving It TO you
straight. He can get right ont on the
East river and walk over It's surfaoe.''
The Dial hand evidently did not look
very trustful, Cor the man said: "Now
I'll tell You all l know about it. This
man is coming here from Germany con.
signed to me. When he comes l will
notify you and two or three others to
whom | have spoken about the matter.
We will 60 out on an Rsst river dock al
night, where we can get some light from
the bridge lights, let mister man down on
the water, and il he don't walk to Brook.
lyn after promising that he will, he'll
wish he hadn't picked me ont to make q
fool Of" The gentleman bent his left
arm slowly up and glanced significantly
at a wonderful bunch that swelled the
sleeve of his seersuoker coat where II
covered his bioeps.
"What does this squatic pedestrian wear
on his feet Canvas Z Does he make {
oatamaran Of himself 2" asked The DIAL
hand.
The soles Of his shoes are but half
inoh longer than his ordinary street
shoes, and the soles are little over hal
an inch thick. The greatsst difficulty he
experiences in accomplishing tine feat ii
balancing himself when the water Ii
rough. He uaed to be tight-rope dancer
before he became water walker"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
tinued for about Ave minutes. Life was
pronounced extinct eight minutes after.

tinued for about i've minutes. Life wat
pronounced extinct eight minutes after
The body was sent to the morgue.
When Jefferson was placed under thu
gallows one of the olsrgynen said he
(JsifsrsoD) had forgiven all his enemies
and has expressed his gratitude to the
officers of the Jail and his counsel. The
two elergymen engaged in religious ser
Woes. Shortly after the rope was cut and
Jeiferaon's body shot mp into the air
The crime for which Alexander Jeffer-
son has just paid the forfeit was com-
mitted on Thursdsy evening, December
2lst, 1882. On that evening q party Of
colored men and women were gathered
In Mrs. Emma Jaokson's shanty, at No.
l77 Buffalo avenue, Brooklyn, enjoying
themselves In their own way, when
Alexander came mp and, without any
warning, discharged one barrel OF dou-
BILE barreled gun from the outside through
awindow, ,seriously wounding his brother,
Celestial, who was one OF the persons In
In the house ct the time. Then, rushing
In among the terror stricken group,
Jefferson fired the other barrel at
Henry Hicks, another oolored man
who had orouohed In corner,
killing him instantly. He then drew a
knife and made an attack upon young
colored woman named Anna jackson, but
her mother, Emma Jackson, coming to
the rescue, Jefferson drew the knife across
the old woman's throat, killing her. Not
yet satiated with blood, Jefferson followed
up his murderous work by stabbing the
young woman, inflioting upon her serious
wounds. He then made his escape and
for several days eluded the authorities,
but was finally overhsuled and COM
mitted TO jail. His trial and sentence
followed In due time.
The motive which aotuRted the mur-
derer In his butchery seems to have been
jealousy Of his brother, Celestial, and
general hatred Of the whole Jackson
family because the girl, Anna, prefer red
his brother. Hicks also came In for
share OF this vengeance because Alma
had smiled upon him. Alexander had
threatened to 'tolean ont the whole
house." but little attention was paid to
these threats, for, though the mur-
derer was known to be al
thief and bad character, he
was generally regarded as coward. The
gun with which Hicks was killed was
taken from the house of another oolored
man at whose shanty the murderer some
times stopped. The weapon was carried
from the house by Jefferson without the
knowledge and consent Of It's owner, and
he did not know 1t had been taken away
until he WAS sent for to identity 1t at the
Fulton strset station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
A DEM00R1Ti0 oL0oK.
How tt HurrRhed at the Rews Of
CleveIand's Nomination.

How ft HurrRhed at the News of
CleveIand's Nomination.
Boston Herald.
by skillful wood oarvers into an exact
representation of the White House, rests
upon the marble mantel in the inds-
pendent headquarters. Thia Ia the oIook
that was presented to the commonwealth
Of Massachusetts during the administra-
tion OF Governor Gore by Hon. William
Tell Speidenheimer of AgAwam, who at
that time held the post Of Ambassador
extraordinary at Geneva. Just after
Governor Gasten's administration, the
clock was sold at public auction, because
the cuckoo at the upper window per-
sisted In hurrahing every hour for the
Democratic party, though the most skill
tul clock tinkers in the country tried In
vain to get the peculiar mechanism In
the birds delicate throat ont OF gear.
The clock was bid off by a Democratic
politician, and by him presented
to the Democratic state central committee
in 1875. During the campaign Of that
year, the clock did active service at the
Democratic headquarters, but when
Tilden and Hendricks were counted out,
it's voice was no longer heard. Not a
peep broke the silence of the case in
which the clock reposed until the morning
after the nomination of the present
Democratic candidates, when the wife OF
prominent independent, who had come
into possession Of the timepiecs, and
placed it among some choice bits OF brio
abrac, asked her husband whom the
Democratic convention had nominated Tor
President and Vice President.
Borrower Cleveland Of New York and
Thomas a. Hendricks OF Indiana" was
the answer. Scarcely had the words been
spoken when rustling sound was
heard, and dry. feeble little voice cried
ont, "Hurrah. Hurrah |" The bird had
found its tongue again. So delighted was
the owner of the clock that he straight
way took il down to the independent
headquarters and loaned 1t to the orgAni-
zation for the oompaign.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
soLDIERs REUNION.
Inspections, Speech-makfnR q
Parades at bay tOn-2OO,O 900 Poor

inspections, Speech-makfnR nnd
Parades at bay 900 People
DAYTON, o., July 3D. The weather
yesterday was clear and the Grand Army
day OF the soldiers reunion was ushered
In with q salute OF Is guns. GreAi
crowds remained over from Tuesday and
the trains brought excursionists all night
long. The streets were crowded and the
influx OF strangers continued. The
depots were jammed with exoursionists,
and II is estimated that nearly 200, ,O0l
people were here to see the proceedings.
Ex.President Hayes. General Roseorans,
General Kennedy and others drove to the
soldiers home and inspected 5000
veterans drawn In line on the campus.
Speeches were made by Rosecrans and
Hayes, and the party returned to Da ayton
whore Music Hall was crowded. Messrs.
Hayes, Roseorans, Kennedy and Wood
addressed the meeting.
In the afternoon the procession OF
Grand Army veterans filled the streets,
$500 men being in line and many re-
mained In the crowd to see the parade.
Some rs bands filled the streets with
music.
In the evening the gun boat sham bat
tie on the Miami river was q great suo-
osss. Two fiat boats In initiation of gun
boats. carrying two guns each stormed
Two forts OF three guns each. Pyroteoh-
MIC bombs and red lights added to the
scene Of the bombArdment and the forts
fell from the attack of the land forces. In
the evening General J.R. Hawley arrived
and received an enthusiastic greeting.
DAYTON, o., August 1.--At 10 O'Clock
yesterday mo ming bands, flies and drums
led the different organizations to their
place of rendezvous and a grand prooes.
sion was formed by Gen. T. ]. Wood,
commander In chief. The g A. r. car.
ried 200 tsttered flags saved from the
war. II took two hours for the procession
to march over the route.
at 2.3O O'Clock q numberless crowd
surrounded the monument, thousands
going away because they could not hear.
Samuel Craishead was master OF oers-
monies. G. w. Houk made the speech,
delivering the monument TO the state.
Gov. Hoadly accepted it In behalf Of the
citizens and unveiled the monument
amid great cheering and hundred gun
salute. Col. Parrott delivered memorial
address upon Montgomery county soldiers.
General J. R. Hawley, orator OF the
day, spoke eloquently, instruotively and
patriotically, calling young men to dnty
and patriotism. They suppressed the re-
bellion, brought about universal liberty,
did more for the vanquished than con-
querers. Before the war, the north made
that now look disgraceful.
Messrs. Hayes, Sherman, RoseorAns and
Kennedy responded to calls with thrilling
speeches, all Of them calling on the ris-
Ing generation to learn patriotism. Gen.
Rennedy passed q high enoomium on Mrs.
Hayes.
The fireworks on the river at night
were grand. Fifty Thousand people lined
either side and presented magnificent
picture in the glowing fireworks. Repre-
Of the Grand Army badge, q
soldier, and the Grand Army motto in
oolored fire concluded the reunion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Instead of being ready for occupancy
by September lat, as anticipated, it is
scarcely probable that the new county
buildings at Hare's Corner can be ten
anted before November 1st. The engi-
neer in charge of the heating apparatus
stated last week, in reply to interroga-
tories by members Of the building COM
mite, that the work of putting In the
heating apparatus was progress
ing 80 slowly that It would
require nearly two months to complete
the work at the present rate of
speed at which the work is progressing.
After the pipes are set up about two
weeks will be required to test and fully
complete the heating apparatus. The
committee will have the work hastened
as much IS possible in order that the
moving can be done aud the inmates
fairly settled in their new quarters before
cold weather sets in. AS stated the con-
tract for putting in the cooking and lAun-
drying apparatus has been awarded to
John G. Brison and the bid OF John Davis
for fencing accepted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

PASSES Through Wilmington ON ihe
Ltntfed Express- General Hazen


Limited Express General Hazea
| interviewed.
From Thursday's Every Evening
MIRA. A. W. Greedy, wife OF Lieutenan
Greedy of the Arctic signal service party
with her two children passed through
this city on the IL 80 north bound
limited express this afternoon on the way
to Portsmouth, N. H., where she will
meet her husband. She WAS accompanied
by her brother L. sG. Nesmith, General
Hazen and wife, Lieutsnants Denwoodie
and Powell Of the signal service and Mrs.
and Miss Shirrell.
Gen. Hazen received the EVERY EyRN
ING representatives card on the platform
Of the car, and cordially invited the re-
porter inside, where the whole party was
seated.
Mrs. Greedy is small and slender
woman, decided brunette and has
very pleasant face. She wore q neat
travelling suit, and was chatting merrily
with her two children as the reporter
entered the car.
Mr.. Nesmith, her brother, was seated
on the other side Of the car, engaged In
conversation with Lieutsnants Denwoodie
and Powell. He is strikingly handsome
man of splendid physique, and over six
feet in hight.
General Hazen said 81 need not tell
you that Mrs. Greedy was evsrjoyed to
hear Of her husbands resoue and her
health has greatly improved since she
received the news. We left San Diego,
CAL, on the 18th and, though It has
been very long trip, the anticipation
OF its pleasurable termination has made
it anything but tiresome to her. We
will arrive in Portsmouth to-morr ,w
morning, and look forward with much
pleasure to the meeting Of Lieutenant
Greedy"
In reply to the reporters inquiry, he
said that Mrs. Greedy had mot heard
iireotly from her husband since his
rescue. The two children, he said, talk
incessantly about their father and at
almost every station want to know show
far We have to go before we meet papa"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
sWiFr RETRIBUTIoN.
a LascIytOus Negro Hanged 10 a
Convenient Tree.

Convenient Tree.
RICHMOND, VA, August 2.-Advioes
received here give disgusting details OF
an attempted assault on young married
lady, named Mrs. Harrison, by brutal
negro named John Fiizhugh, near Amiss-
vile, in Rsppahannock county, followed
by the lynohing of the latter last night.
HI zhugh was 80 years old and had been
attending oolored church in the neigh
borhood Of the lady's home on Sunday
Last. He saw Mr.. Harrison, her husband,
leave home that night and knew that he
was not expected 10 return. Fitzhugh
then went home, armed himself with a
revolver ard came back TO Mr.. Harrison
Mrs. Harrison was seated on the porch
with an infant In her arms. The negro,
who was in n nude condition,
made infamous proposals to her.
She ran into the house, bolted the
door and screamed for help. Her cries
were heard by doctor and ye ung man
in the vicinity. They quickly came, but,
being unsrmed, did not kill the negro.
They drove him off, however, but he re-
turned again and was again driven away.
The lady was protected by her neighbors
until the return OF her husband. The
negro was arrested and lodged in the
county Jail the following day. Since
then the news Of the occurrence spread
and the indignation of the people arose
to retributive heat. This illuminated
last night in the formation Of q mob Of
lynohers, who forcibly took Fitzhugh
from the jail and hanged him to con-
venient tree. There was very little noise
or excitement about It, and after effeotu.
ally doing their lawless work the lynoh-
ers retired.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
---s~-aN------
Mr.. Perkins Again SueSi.

Before referees 9eorge C. Msris, <. A.
Van Trump and A. P. Cropper. in the
office OF Squire Cole yesterday week the
Wilmington & Philadelphia Turnpike
Company brought suit against sharpley
Perkins of Brsndywine hundred, for the
penalty of SIS, for forcing his way
through the toll gate and re-
fusipg to pay toll. Anthony
Higgins, Bsq,, represented the defendant
and the turnpike company was repre-
sented by George A. Elliott, Esq. The
referees decided to admit testimony Of the
defense TO show that the road was not
tellable and Mr.. Elliott objected and re-
fused to examine the witnesses. The
case was decided In favor Of the deien-
dant, aud Mr.. Elliott took an appeal to
the auperior oourt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
a WHoLEsALE MURDERER.
Alexander JemersOn Hanged In
brooklyn Frtday-He Claims IA
Have Been Insane.

Alexander Jefferson Hanged In
Brooklyn Frtday-He Claims 10
Have Been Insane.
New YoRK, August 1.--AlexaDdsr JEFF
fsraon the negro who In . Jealous rage
killed Henry Hicks and Rmma Jackson
also oolored, nearly killed Anna Jackson,
and slightly wounded his brother
Celestial Jefferson at Mrs. Jaokson's res il
the penalty of his crime upon the soatfold
this morning in the presence of 400
spectators.
He had become quite resigned to his
terrible fate week ago, knowing that
all efforts OF HIS oounsel 10 save him from
the gsllows were unavAiling. When
asked II he was prepared, he replied that
he was. He was not hurried this morn.
ing in his preparations for death,
aud every thing was done by
those about him to divert
his mind from his terrible doom. He
slept for FIVE hours last night and said
when he awoke this morning that he felt
all right. He handed the under sheriff q
list Of the names Of the persons 10 whom
he wished his photograph given. After
wards he was visited by two clerRymen,
who prayed with him.
He ate his breakfast with evident relish
and then dressed himself In new black
suit OF clothes presented TO him by the
sheriff. He was kept In conversation by
his spiritual advisers up to the hour
when he was led out 10 the soaffold be-
tween the two clergymen and the moose
WAS placed around his neck.
Jefferson has claimed all along that at
the tims Of the commission Of the grimes
he was insane and therefore was quite
willing that the surgeons should ex-
anime his brain. Should they find tina,
he was insane he said 1t would not benefi,
him any but 1t would vindicate his
lawyer in the fight he made for him.
rHK KNOT SLIPS AROUND,
The knot slipped round under his chin
and his neck was not broken. For 4
moment he WAS motionless and then he
kicked, struggled and groaned, as he
slowly stranRled. By desperate effort he
got his right hand up TO the rop.
and tore the black cap from his face
exposing its oontortions and his stsrin,
eyes. After he tore the black cap ava,
his hand fell down by his side. The CON
tortionH and oonvulsions Of his body CON
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
THE MARYLAND FLOODS.


BALTIMORE, August 2.-Mr. Charles
+. Mayer, president Of the Consolidated
Coal Company and Of the Cumberland &
PennsylvAnia railroad, returned this
morning from the mining region Of west
ern Maryland.
After making an inspection and esti-
mate Of the damages by the flood on the
28th ult., Mr.. Mayer states that none Of
the mines were damaged by the food
but the bridges leading to the
several mines will probably require
$10, 900 for repairs that the damage TO
his road, which has been reported at
e200, 600, will not exceed at the outside
1000.
The individual losses of property.
chiefly dwelling houses washed away and
personal property, will be covered by
s10, 900. The loss Of life was four per-
sons at Barton, though there were
several narrow escapes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Isaac Darlington, well.known resi-
dent Of this city, died at his home, No.
407 West Sixth street, Thursday morn
ing. The deceased was seized while
walking on the street W days before
with paralysis VI the brain, it being the
immediate osuse Of his death. Mr.. Oar.
lington was &C years old and was born in
Chester county, Pa, being son Of the
late Thomas Darlington. He las lived
in this city for many years and was for
one term tax collector Of New Castle
county. Before retiring from business, he
kept grocery store on Market street be-
tween Second and Third, and OF late
years did business occasionally for A.
Gillespie, grocer. Five brothers and two
grown sons survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

dark blue velvet with narrow tRblisr OF
pale blue and yellow b ooAde with black
lace jabct extending along esoh edge.
The velvet ia slashed at the bottom, the
tabs resting on narrow puff Of velvet.
The velvst basque has brooade vest and
iiaring ouffs OF the same. Trimming ia
full frilling and jsbot of lace with ribbon
bows.
Miss Rhinelander-a lawn party oos-
tune Of fine gray wool. having the front
OF the skirt embroidered with pink and
white morning glories and green leaves.
overdrsss Of gray lined With pink. Hat
Of gray straw trimmed with pink and
white ribbon and morning glories. Gray
parasol tn match dress and embroidered
with floral spray in keeping.
RosALIED MAY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

A Philadelphia Press special from
Atlantis, Ga, says: Senator BsyArd has
written letter to Senator Colquitt, In
which he speaks cordially Of hia inten-
tion to support the Democratic national
nominees, and says that he was not sur
prised at the result Of the convention.
BE feels no chsgrin at its action, and will
give the ticket the benefit Of his best
efforts. Senator Bayard further says
that he does mot regret his utterancss
against insolent usurpation and oppres-
sion, which 1t was supposed would injure
him. he regards the chances for success
Of hessticket good.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
CARD From j. q. q. olaham.

Ny heartfelt thanks are hereby ex-
tended to my many friends throughout
this county for their very liberal support
in the late contest for the nomination for
sheriff. Mr.. Thomas Ford received the
nomination and Il is now the duty Of
every member Of the party TO Join me In
making every effort to seoure his election.
l shall again present myself as candi-
date for the nomination for sheriff of New
Castle county In 1885.
J. R. c. OLDHAM.
CHRIsrIANA, July 20, 1884.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Copeord 9usr,er,y Meeting.

The Concord quarterly meeting of the
Society OF Friends was held Tuesday week
at the Concord Meeting House aud wss
quite largely attended, Notwithstanding
the Indictment weather. Among those
who spoke during the session for worship
were Robert Hatton OF Brick Meeting
House, Md Ezra Fell Gf this oity; Lydia
II. Prioe of West Chester, and Allen Fit
craft of New York. Thomas Sheward OF
this city appeared in supplioation. In
the business session nothing of general
interest was transacted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
AOUID kNTALLY DROWNED.
The Sad Fate of the Son OF the Lai
Dennis J. GaIIaRher,

The Sad Fate of she Son Of the Late
Dennis }. Gallagher.
John Gallagher, aged sight years, liv-
ing at No. Robinson street, was drowned
Thursday at Greenbsrk, whittier he had
gone on the excursion of the Esmeralda
Club.
While plsying on the bank OF narrow
stream he became frightened at a prano
ing horse ard fell into the water. The
accident was seen by several children,
who Immediately Epread an alarm James
Clark, proprietor OF the Grsenbank Hotel,
recovered the body shortly after the
accident occurred. During the evening
the remains were brought to THE city by
three yOung men.
Deputy Coroner Palmer has given a
certificate Of accidental drowning.
Deceased was son Of Dennis ].
Gallagher, who was drowned in the Della
ware river near the mouth of Christiana
creek on June ID, 1882, while sailing
from Pennagrovs with Edward Darragh,
Lemuei Pseky end John Grsenlee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
$Ioo,OoO rHILADELPHIA FIRE.
The OId Rink and Other ButIdIngs
Hurried.

PHILADELPuIA, August LA fire broke
out this morning in the old rink bailding
at Twenty-third and Chestnut streets,
occupied by John WansmAker as furni-
ture mandatory. The building and
contents were very nearly destroyed.
The fire spread rapidly, and four
saloons, the yard Of B. Halls planning
mill, cigar store, an unocoupied store,
Phelan's lumber yard and hotel, known
as the Howard House, were all burned.
The rink was valued at $50, 200. A cor
rect estimate Of all the losses cannot be
made at present, bat Il is thought that
the amount will exceed 100000.
A PAPER MILL BURNED.
PHILADELPHIA, August 1.-The paper
mill Of Moorehouse & Bros, at Bridesburg,
was entirely destroyed by FIRE this morn
ing loss unknown ; insurance, s35, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
A Magnificent Meteor.

PHELps, N. =, August 1.-Prof.
Brooks Of the Red House observatory,
about 2 O'Clock this morning, observed i
magnificent meteor moving from neal
the zenith toward the west. II
was Of extraordinary brillisnoy,
illuminating the country as by an electric
light, leaving train Of sparks 40 degrees
in length. It was visible several minutes
and with the telescope was seen to roll
and curve like wreath Of smoke with
slow motion northward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

0n the dates mentioned benjamin
Nields, Rsq,, trustee, will sell the
following properties At 10 a. IN. on
August 23d, at the Deem Park Hotel,
Newark, 1906 square feet of land in
White Clay Creek hundred; at p. m
the same day, at the Wilmington court
house, three lots in this city at IL a. m.
on August 30th, at the Wilmington court
house, house and lot in this city,
property Of the late John Sohofeld.