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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
For CHICAGO.
A Matter Of Importance 10 be At
tended tO-The Delaware Head


A Matter OF Importance 10 be At.
tended tO-The Delaware Head.
quarters.
The list of Dslawareans who propose
attending the national Democratic CON.
vention at Chicago ia increasing daily,
and 1t now seems likely that the Della,
ware delegation will assume orsditable
proportions. Over so persons have
handed in their names to the committee
on transportation, but as nearly all are
from down the State, it is probable that
the WilmingtoniRns have not yet realized
the Importance OF complying with this re-
quirement. Unless those who intend TO
go make the fact known to the committee
they will find some difficulty in proour-
ING sleeping car accommodate ions, as the
committee feel authorized to arrange
for those only who hand In
their names. The members Of the com
mittee are X. R. Cochran, John C. Farra
and Thomas HolGomb, and names eau be
left with eth Of these gentlemen. The
Delaware party will leave here for Balti-
more at ll.O9 p. m. on Friday, and their
special train from Baltimore will be COM
posed Of new b. & o. sleeping coaches.
1t was at first proposed to take the
First Regiment Band to Chicago with the
Delaware delegation, but this idea was
abandoned by the committee, after due
consideration, as all who 60 from Delaware
will be expected to devote themselves to
earnest labor, and not to marching to
the strains Of martial music. 1t is re-
quested by the committee that all who
intend going report at the station half
hour before train time, in order to draw
lots for bsrths. Mr.. Mckenzie Of the B.
& o. railroad, will be at the station for
the purpose of selling tickets.
The Delaware delegates -Messrs.
George Gray, George H. Bates,
James L. Wolcott, James Williams
Z. L. Martin and John W. Causey-will
leave here at 8 O'Clock shis morn
ing, and 60 to Chicago by the Penney.
vania route. |. G. Grub, ESQ.,, member
for Delaware of the Democratic national
committee, will accompany the delega-
tion, aud possibly several others. Dnr-
ing the convention the headquarters OF
the Delaware delegation will be at the
Palmer House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
THE xRw oorhBOroK,


Mr.. Pickles Appointed by the Pres.
tdent and Promptly Confirmed By
tine SENATE.
The announcement on Saturday even
Ing that Councilman Henry r. Piksli
had been appointed collector of the port
Vice Lewis Thompson, term expired
created no surprise, as Mr.. Pickels' sue
cess was generally expected. The only
disappointed people were the active
Blaine leaders, who were incsnsed at Mr.,
Pickels for his earnest fight for President
Arthur during the recent Republican pri.
meries In this Stale, but they lacked the
influence to make even q respectable
fight against him, either here or in
Washington.
The President sent Mr.. Piokels' name
to the Senate during Saturday afternoon.
and about z O'Clock In the evening Mr..
Piokels received dispatch from Senator
Bayard, sent at 6.28 O'Clock, announcing
that the nomination had Just been CON
nrmed. He was warmly congratulated
by many friends as soon as his good
fortune became known. The Office ia
worth about o., 500 per year.
Mr.. Piokels, the new collector, was born
In England In 1880. He came TO this
country in 1916 and to Wilmington three
years later. He worked FOR John L, Had
den, then we'll known dealer in stoves
and tinware, for two years, and In the
winter Of 1912 went into bupiness for
himself on East Fourth street. His sub
sequent business career Ia we'll known,
and In addition TO his store he now car.
ries on u large stove foundry over
Eleventh street bridge,
Mr.. Pickels always took an active In.
terest In politics and has been a staunoh
Republican ever since the organization of
the party. He was elected a member of
City Council from the Fifth ward in 1855,
and served continuously for 10 years.
Alter years retirement he was elected
to NIL out an unexpired term, after which
he declined to run again until last year
when he defeated Councilman A. p.
Beeoher at the nomination, and was
elected for another term, which he ia now
serving. He always took q prominent
part in the affairs OF Council and was re-.
peatedly made chairman Of the finance
and street committees. He was chairman
OF the Republican State central committee
for eight years, and held this position
during the campaign Of 1872, when the
electoral vote Of Delaware was carried for
Grant, and James R. LoHand was elected
to Congress. This was the only time
the Republicans carried Delaware since
the war. He was also chairman Of the
city executive committee during the
recent local campaign. He will not
resign his seat In Council by reason OF
his new position, but will serve ont his
present term, though he will not be
candidate for re election next year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
SHOOTING AT oAMBRIDsE.

A Fatal Fight Between BrOthers-in-
law-Bug Gephas' Death warrant.
Special Correspondence of Gazetteiand Journal.
CAMBRIDGE, Nd, July 1.-During a
drunken fight in q grog shop near Salem,
this county, between Thomas II. Webster
and his brother-in.law, John Short, last
night, the former drew a revolver and
shot Short through the head. The ball
entered just above the left eye and came
ont under the right ear, infioting a
wound which in all likelihood will prove
fatal. The shooting is attributed to the
intoxicated condition OF both men as
there is no other motive for the crime, 80
far as can be learned.
Sheriff Melvin at noon, to-day, read
the death warrant to Bug Csphas in the
presence Of his counsel and reporters
and others. After ell had left except the
representatives Of the press Cephss ad.
mitted for the first time that he realized
his position and WAS sadly affected. He
refused to talk Of the terrible crime for
which he is to hang.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

A valuable horse belonging to Jesse
Sharp Of Brsndywine hundred, died last
week hom eating Paris green.
The Delaware Volunteer Militia and
the Grand Army Of the Republic are to be
invited to enoamp in Sohustzsn Park the
first week in September, while the
Independent State Fair is in progress.
William Westheffsr Of orville, Ohio
was In this city Tuesday making prepare
tions for the coming State fair, to be held
at Sohuetzen Park from the LIST to the 9Th
Of September. He viewed the park and
expressed himself we'll pleased with the
accommodations.
s. L. Weldie. Of west Grove, Pa,
brought to the GAZETTE office Tuesday
an egg weighing trifle over quarter Of
q pound, the fruit Of q nine-pounds hen
Of the Partridge Cochin and Plymouth
Rock breed. Upon four successive days,
recently, she rewarded her owner with
quarter pound eggs, and then took a
respite.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03

Three Mem Hurt by the Fall OF
Giruer.


G1ruer.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ami Journal.
NORTH EAsT, July 2-Y isterdsy after.
ooon our town was excited over the fall.
ING Of a portion Of the catpsuter work Of
the Grand Army hall. The walls had
reached to the second floor, upon which
had been laid the joists. Two yellow
pine girders SPAWNED the building; they
were to be supported in the oeutrs with
iron rods from above. A temporary prop
was placed under the Orders, to remain
until the rods could be put in place.
This prop suddenly gave way,
precipitating the timbers and
oolored man, Nathaniel Mitchell, to the
floor below, distance Of Is feet. Work
ing Under this falling man were Charles
Cooper's two sons, Seward and Cecil.
Bach was struck by falling timber.
Seward was severely bruised about the
back ald hip; Cecil was Ont about the head
and suffered greatly from the shock. He
remained In stupor for several hours,
but gradually recovered sufficiently to
be removed to his home this morning.
The oolored man sustained painful
injuries about the legs. DR.. Wor.
rail-, who had Just left the building
a few minutes before the accident,
promptly returned and rendered the
sufferers the necessary assistance. The
walls were Of such substantial char
aoter that they were practically unin-
jured and will require but 3 few hours
work to repair all the damage done to
them. A weeks time will be sufficient
to place the injured upon their feet, when
work will be resumed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
Deaths.

ouRREN.-In this city, on juno sOth. Mary,
daughter OF John e. and Mary E. Curren, aged
months.
DENNEY. AT Walls walla, Washington Terft-
tory, on June 25th, TimothyP. Denney, formerly
Of Delaware.
HARRIN9TON.-At Annapolis, Md. on the L al
inst, Frederick Littell Harrington, son Of Conn
msnder r. +. Harrington, y. $. n, AGED
months.
JOHNSON.-In this city, on June 3Oth, Branding
johnson, widow OF the late John johnson, aged
o4years' =
PERKINS, In this city. on the . Inst, Thomas
Perkins in the 74th year OF his age.
Relatives and friends OF the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence b1s
East Seventh street, on Friday afternoon, July
18th, at . O'Clock. Interment AZ wilmington and
Bfandywtne cemetery.
Riley. In this city, on June 3Oth, Annie,
daughter OF James and Lizzie Riley, aged 8
unths.
STEVENSON. . In this city, on June 10th, Harriets
n. daughter OF Charles and Elizabeth Steyenson.
aged years and months
TAYLOR On the LIST inst, Joseph Taylor, agod
Is years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend tho funeral from his late residence In STAN
ton. Del., Oh Friday morning at 10 O'Clock 10 pro-
! the house. '.7lT -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
Large shipments or rerra Co,,n.

Yesterday morning James Il. Beggs
Go. made large shipment Of ornamental
terra Gotta ware to Washington, con.
signed to leading contractor Of that
city. The work was made to the order OF
the consignee, and was superb specimens
of the popular house ornamentation
Some Of the designs were in panel form,
most artistically moulded and finished.
Since establishing the terra Gotta bust
ness in connection with their extensive
brick yard, BegSs x Co., have built up
an extensive and growing trade in the
large cities of the east and west. Their
terra Gotta work is reputed to be best in
the market, a fact attributable to the
superiority Of the clay out Of which it IL
made and the care with which 1t il
prepared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
Preparing for semD meettpe.

The managers and. trustees of the
Brandywine Summit camp meeting met
on Saturday for the purpose OF selling
privileges and transaoting other business.
The contract for building a preaohers'
pavilion, 70 by 45 feet, was awarded to
Isaac Woodrow Of this city, and the bread
and confectionery privileges were sold to
Amos II. Chandler Of Beaver Valley, who
has had charge Of the bread and oonfeo.
tionery stand for several years past.
Several tent sites were located. Another
meeting Of the trustees and managers will
be held on Thursday, July 10th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
Marrmass.

BERGMAN HIaLFR. LIN this city on the eeth
inst. By the Rev. Father Dollard, George berry
mau and Mary e. Higher. Both OF this city.
D0HERTY- MONAGHAN.-A st. Peters Pro-
Cathedral, this city, on June 29th by the Rev.
=, !. Kelley, 4. $. Deherty and Is. Monaghan,
GALLAH ar HARLAN AT the residence OF
George Harlan, Esq,, of New Leeds Cecil
county, MO-, on June 25th, by the Rev. John
France, J. Hayes Gallaher OF this city, and
Alice Harlan.
wILsoN-GRAY.-- On the 2sth inst. by the Rev.
y. Y. Moore, T., z. Wilson OF Chester and Eliza
beth b. tray Of Clay mont, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
SMYRRA.


spe ,ial Correspondence OF uazette and journal.
SMYRNA, June 2s.-The sad news reached
here yesterday morning that Miss Kate r.
Bell had died at 1880 a. m. She left here
about three weeks ago, seemingly in good
health, to visit Joseph v. Hoffecker, her
uncle, at Brookfield, Mo. Last week she
was taken very ill and grew worse rapidly
until her death. She was about 28 years of
age and an affectionate and Christian lady.
Smyrna, June 30.-Saturday night
about 1890 O'Clock a cutting ARRAY
occurred on the pavement in front Of the
Smyrna House, James Barrett, oolored
man employed in the country being the
sufferer, and Seaiord Cooper, colorsd, Of
town, the assRilsnt. Both being under
the influence Of liquor dispute arose
between them and hot words ensued,
sf:er which Cooper drew q razor and be.
gan his almost fatal work. Striking
Bsrrett on the shoulder he inflicted an
ugly wound which nearly exposed the
bone. Barrett also received q severe
cash In the abdomen, which blsd pro-
fusely. DR.. Clifton rendered surgical
aid. Upon the arrival OF the police force
Cooper fed and as yet no arrests have
been made.
About so basket makers employed at
the factory of Stephen W. Walker Of
Clayton, struck Saturday morning for an
sdvanoe Of half cent per basket.
Walker closed his factory, refusing to pay
the advance.
At the N. Z. Church yeste day morn
ing Presiding Elder DR.. Caldwell delivered
an interesting sermon to large aed ap-
preoiative congregation.
SMYRNA, July Ian exciting but not
serious runaway occurred in town yes
terday morning. John NJ. Voshell, while
diving q gray colt, spirited animal, 1t
became terribly frightened and imme-
diately began running and kicking, and
all efforts to control the beast were Of no
avail. A gentleman accompanying toe
owner on seeing the danger leaped
from the buggy without receiving any
injury Whatever, while Mr.. v. resolved
to stay in and take the result, but he
was finally thrown PROSTATE to the
ground, sustaining several slight inju-
ries. The infuriatsd animal, after com.
pletsly demolishing the buggy, ran for
distance Of two miles without hating.
Frank, year old son of John W.
Meredith, while playing with feed cut.
ter last Saturday had two fingers of his
left had severely lsoeratsd. DR.. Sweeney
dressed the weund and the little fellow
is now doing well.
The remains of Miss Kate F. Bell, whose
demise was noted in Saturdays issue,
reached here yesterday morning at about
III O'Clock, when they were Immediately
conveyed to Mr.. Bells residence, The
funeral services took place at the house
In the afternoon at O'Clock, the Reys.
j.. b. Quigg and Gordon officiating. MANY
friends and relatives were In attend
B. A. Hazel, o. B. voshell, Charles
Moore, W. Polk Cummins, 4. Morris
Cloak and William G. Hill acted as Dali
bearers. Interment took place at Glen
wood cemetery.
The new telegraph office previously
arranged at Smyrna depot by :the Penn.
sylyAniA railroad will be operation In
to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
HE, SIZE on m.
Judge Cummins Meets win a Pun.
zler--Olher ORses.

Judge Cummins Meets with q Puz
zler-OtheF Gases.
The municipal court railing was lin {
with spectators yesterday morning a. /,
heariDgs were unusually interesting
The first case called was dat Of Robsr
Hanly, oolored. Testimony showed tia
Tuesday afternoon Hanly and another
man became Intoxicated and they tool
charge of Eleventh street bridge for al
hour, interrup.ing travel. Bridgetendei
zebedee Blizzard thought their actions
just scandalous. 30 did the judge, and
he fined Robert "a and costs.
During these hearings there stood in
the dock with the left elbow on the rilinR
and the right hand resting carelessly on
the hips, a young oolored individual clad
In tight-6ttlng suit of boys clothes. In
Its hand was a jaunty hat and the black
glossy hair, inclined to curl, fell in wavy
ringlets down each side Of the head.
OF this interesting "what Is it, Clerk
Pennington asked "What is your name q"
Don't you know 2" was the reply.
"Is your name Susan M. Price 2"
further questioned the clerk.
"No."
"what's your name 2" asked the
judge.
''It's in the paper there"
81 don't care anything about that, /
want you to tell me.''
"Guess you'll have to find II out"
was the impertinent reply.
"Is she q girlR" asked Judge Cum
minis. Clerk Pennington referred the
question to the chief, and the latter said
she was.
slave you ever been here before 7"
asked Judge Cummins.
"suppose you find ont" was the reply.
The chief said ''she" had, for larceny,
and had been convicted.
Isaac Wainwright, q farmer living be-
tween here and New Castle, testified that
last week the prisoner came TO him for
employment and gave the name Of henry
Turner. Henry was given employment,
and Tuesday was trusted to bring q
wagon load Of truck to market.
Officer Walker testified that oolored
youth came to the police station Tues
day and said Susan N. Price was driving
q wagon around by Jessup's mills, that
she was dressed like man and that she
intended to get away with the team.
The arrest followed this information.
Mr.. Wainwright said the horse was
valued at $3.50.
Susan alias Henry was held in 300
bail TO appear to-day for a further
hearing. During the trial Judge Cum
niins spoke Of the. prisoner as che, she
or it,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
OHOK ED TO DEATH.
The Sad Fate OF a Bright Little
aAtFI.

The Sad Fate OF a Bright Little
Girl.
The house of Peter c. Swortz, q well-to
do carpenter, at No. 214 West Fourth
street, was the scene OF heart rending
and fatal accident just before noon yester.
day.
Maggie, the 2years old pet Of the
family, went to the kitchen where her
grandmother was getting dinner, and
asked for something to eat. The lady
out her up some tender stewed beef in
very small pieces and the child put some
in its mouth and left the kitchen, run.
ming along the hail. Suddenly she
stumbled and fell, and on being picked
up It was found she was strsugling.
Every effort was made by the family
to relieve the little sufferer and DR.. Kit
tenger was SUNNI ned. When he ar
rived, the child was beyond recovery as
some OF the meat had gotten into the
windpipe. Death ensued about IL
O'Clock. Ths mothers grief was pitiable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03

Mcclenahan & Bros, Of Port Deposit,
who are furnishing cut and rough stone
for the new Baltimore & Ohio extension,
have added largely to their force of wofk.
men. On Saturday they received one lot
Of 80 Italians, and the junior member OF
the firm, now in Virginia, expected to
send squad OF so colored men this week.
Messrs. Jones, Drake & Co., contractors for
furnishing the stone work to the bridge
OF the Baltimore & Ohio extension at
PerryAille, are driving things with vigor.
Their men, scows and tugs are often EN-.
ployed nearly all night and all day Sum-
days keeping the works supplied with
stone. One Of their tugs was beaohed by
the recent storm, but was gotten off with
ont serious damage, A soow loaded with
stone was sunk and lost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
MiDDLEIOPN,

Special CorrespO dence of Gaz tie ard journal.
MIDDLETowN, June 70 Two car loads OF
stone from Port Deposit have been received
by the contractor of the Peoples Bank Thit
lot Of stone will be used in the Foundation
The citizens water petition is being numer.
ously signed.
Corn has been much damaged by the
recent storm. Some farmers say that the
| corn Will not rise agaiu sufficiently to be
worked we'll.
The people OF Odessa yesterday had q taste
| OF sport new TO them-porpoise shooting.
Three Of these fish appeared about II q. m !,
in the creek near the phosphate factory.
| MIR. Tyson with q well aimed bullet
disabled the smallest one ard Mike
Grimeger succeeded in bringing it shore. 1t
measured feet, 8 inches long and weighed
$40 pounds. A second one, seemingly 10 feet
long, is still feeding near the factory, whilst
one at least 10 feet in length passed up the
creek and was last seen back Of William A.
Cochrans. These are the first seen in the
creek for many years.
Burglars entered Our House KEEP by John
Whittock, last night, and carriedroff goods
valued at $50, also about $15 in small change.
Parvis d Williams received at the factory
this morning 10 car loads Of South Carolina
rock.
MIDDLRTowN, July 1.-The barber shop
and fixtures OF John J. Wells have been
placed in the care Of receiver, James L.
Wallis Of this town. Mr.. Wells left here
on the 23d ult., taking with him the
greater portion Of the best razors, 60. No
cause for his sudden disappearance ia
given, as he was much respected by his
aoquaintsnoes here.
Alex. Maxwell Of the National Hotel
is having wind fan erected in his stable
yard and tank will be put upon wheels
to be used in sprinkling the streets In
the front Of his property. Mr.. Maxwell
will sprinkle the streets for all property
holders who are willing 10 pay moderate
sum for the same. The Transcript
sprinkler will have opposition when Mr..
Maxwell gets equipped.
Mulberry PARK, on East Main street,
attracts the attention OF our numerous
visitors. 1t Is a grand resort for snakes,
frogs, dogs, fighting cats, malaris, the bad |
boy, 60.
Duffy, who was awarded a35 by the |
late court for dog bite In Wilmington,
has come hither with 6x8 tent, a wife |
and two children, and begun the photo |
graph business. He ia located opposite |
the depot.
Our town will send FIVE representatives
to Chicago. They are for Bayard, In fact
we all want Bsyard, and should he be
nominated with Mcdonald for second
place certain "knight Of the goose''
here who is vsinly endeavoring to
"press" the rough places ont Of Blains's
cause will hide himself and await defeat.
A brass band has been organized by 16
colored men of Hsmtown. Their instru-
ments arrived yesterday and Professor
jackson Of Dover has been engaged as
teacher. They propose to be ready for
campaign engagements.
Raspberries are being shipped in small
lots from this section. The Drop ia re-
ported to be very short.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
Delayed by a washout.

Owing to big wsshout on the Balti-
more& Potomac railroad near Washington,
caused by heavy storm last evening,
tine two sections of the Washington train
due here at 2 aud $50 a. m. had not left
Washington al $50 O'Clock this morning.
AT l.30 a. m. a special car containing
Superintendent Carter, Inspector OF
Bridges ,. Il. Smith and others was run
from this city 20 the washout.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
New Castle to chicago

The following residents Of New Castle
will attend the Democratic national oon-
vention In Chicago next week Alex.
B. Cooper, John II. Rodney, Esqs. George
A. Maxwell, ThomAs III. Holcomb, VII.
liam Black, Rsq., Mayor Samuel Il.
Black, William Herbert, DR.. W. J. Ferris,
Joseph Dougherty, James J. Toner, John
J. Gormlsy, James 7. Eliason and Z. H.
JAmison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
Carter's Body Not Recovered.

Repeated aud unsuccessful searches
have been made for the body Of Frank II.
Carter, who was drowned at Deep Water
Point on June 23d, and It ic now the
impression Of wAtermen that It was
driven by Thursdays storm far up on
the shore somewhere among the reeds.
Mrs. Carter will open store and try to
support herself and two children. The
employees Of the Pusey & Jones Company
and Hilles & Jones are taking up sub.
soriptions for the relief Of the family.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-03
HambIy VS.. j. b. q F. n. r.. Co.

In the United States court yesterday
morning Judge Joseph P. Bradley Of New
Jersey and Of the United States Supreme
Court sitting, argument on 3 demurrer
was heard in the case OF Thomas C.
Hambly vs. the Junction, Breskwater &
Frankfort Railroad Company for breach
of contract. The plaintiff was repre-
scented by Anthony Higgins and z. g.
Bradford, Esqs., and the railroad com.
psny by Jacob Moor and William G.
sprusnce, Rsqs. The case will come to
trial In October next.