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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
VIRGINIA,s EASTERN SHORE.
The new Railroad flu Accomac-
Freight Business DulI-The Bnp.
fist Association.

The new Railroad flu Accomac-
Freight Business DulI-The Ban.
fist Association.
special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
oEAEoocK, AccoMAo County, VA,
Aug. 1.-THE new railroad will reach
Aocomao station early this week, and IL
Is said that an excursion train will be
run to Ocean City on Sunday next also,
that q train will be put on from this
station beginning tomorrow. This sta
tion is on the county road between Oman
cock and Drummondtown, being about
two miles from each placs.
There is an effort being made to remove
the county seat from Drummondtown to
point more central, but 1t is thought it
can be defeated.
Sweet potatoes are being shipped now
in large quantities, but Captain Smith of
the Eastern Shore Steamboat Company
reports this as one of the dullest seasons
in the freight business he has ever
known. The Old Dominion company has
placed the steamer Tuckahoe on the
route from Powellten to Lewes, Del,
where she will connect with the steamer
for New York. She arrived at Powellton
for the first time Wednesday evening,
and will make two trips week.
The Aoeomsc Association, which In
oludes the Baptist churches in Aocomao
and Northampton counties, met yester-
day with the 0nanoock Church. The
Introductory sermon was preached by
Elder L. ]. Haley Of Northampton county.
In the afternoon the temperance question
was discussed by Elders George Bradford,
]. William Jones, H. J. Handy and W.
A. Street, aud resolution, which, II
carried into effect, will prevent the re-
csption OF and compel the expulsion of
any member engaged in the liquor traffic,
WAS adopted.
foreign missions was discussed by DR..
Jones Of Richmond, followed by others.
Elder George Bradford spoke strongly in
behalf OF ministerial relief, subject
which ia now attracting the attention Of
this denomination.
Charles Fl. Jones, ayoung student from
the Baptist Theological Seminary in Louis
vile, KY, rreaohed an interesting sermon
from Acts, XVI, %.
In the afternoon collection amounting
to $149 30 was taken to assist in the cree
tion Of house Of worship at a point near
here where there ia q growing Baptist
sentiment.
At night a large and intelligent
audience assembled to hear Elder J. W.
Jones deliver his famous lecture on "The
Boys in Cry" The speaker was intro
duosd In eloquent terms by Mr.. +. p.
Brent, editor Of the Eastern Virginiap, as
one who wore the gray, he having been 4
chaplain in the army of northern Vir-
ginia. The speaker extolled the bravery
and paid glowing tribute to the memory
of the Confederate soldiers. He spoke of
the brilliant hopes and prospects with
which these men marched to the front
and admitted that after their defeat, the
northern soldiers knew when the war
was over, and had since treated them as
men. He related several amusing Incl
dents which called forth laughter from
his hearers. The religious interest mani
tested among the troops was dwelt upon
and 1t was stated that $1,000 protested
conversion. The address occupied nearly
two hours and was heard with much
interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
MA. BIRAAD Arso. FuLn.
lie q yes a Reporter His Opinion
Of the Cles Gland Scandal,

4
The pilot bat Thomas =. Bsyarj
arrived IL t'.is CITY yest rday, snd 1t vac
learned Tia. the loaf tore tie dig.
tug aitL cd gentleman affair whom it wAf
hsm-d. a reporter b"eid-d the vessel
to pay hia respects. MIR. Bayard was
| lying down on shawl On ae deck of the
vessel with pillow under his head and
residing "Guizot's History Of Civilizs-
tiop." He looked the picture Of health,
and assured the reporter that he was TOO
comfortable TO 90 ashore He was broken
down with his work in Washington, and
was only too glad to get a little rest on
board the boat. As to the campaign, he
had mot yet begun to make speeches, but
would do his duty and give every pos
sible assistance to Governor Cleveland.
He had not mapped ont any plan tor him.
self, but would, as usual, do what he
could for the cause.
"What do you think Of the Cleveland
scandal Z" asked the reporter.
Here the senator drew himself up with
some feeling and with an expression Of
disgust on his oountenance. He spoke In
broken sentences, as though he oonld mot
find words sufficiently strong in which to
express himself.
"why," said he, 'sit ia only proof of
the degradation TO which the Republican
party has come to resort to such disrs.
putable element Of assault on the char
aoter Of public man."
"Do you think 1t will hurt Cleveland's
chances ~
''on the contrary, think It will have
the effect Of disgusting all honorable men,
and am sure Mr.. Cleveland's personal
character can bear the assault"
"What Of New York ~
"Why, there seems to me no possible
ground for doubling that New York, with
its large Independent vote, will 60 for
Cleveland"
"And your own State ~
80, there is no trouble about Della
ware"
Sand West Virginia ~
"That is all stuff and nonsense about
Blaine's influence in West Virginia. Mr..
Elkins, one Of Blaine's big men, happens
to have a cottage at Deer Park, near the
residence Of his brother in,lsw, ex-Sena-
tor Davis Of West Virginia, and that has
given rise to the talk about West Vir-
ginia going for Blaine, 60. But 1t
amounts to nothing, and West Virginia
will vote for Cleveland"
The senator stated that he and his
party were on little pleasure trip and
the other members had gone over to Nor
folk, but 1t was not long before they all
came back and they were introduced as
follows: Governor Charles C. Stookl ",
DR.. Charles q. Richards, Georgetowp;
Attorney General George Gray, DR.. James
A. Draper, Wilmington; Ebe Tunnel,
Lewes, Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
EDWARD JByFExs oS,s DEATH.



A Painful subJect-tH FOO Have a
baby; a Brisht-faeed, Happy Roy -
Edward Jefferson, formerly of the firm
Of Jefferson & Co., druggists, Six h ard
cambridge streets, Philadelphia, Pa +,
died suddenly In Atlanta, Ca, FIJI
day. Deceased had been seriously
affected by the death Of his wife, which
occurred about year ago. Samuel H.
Wilson, Of the firm Of Finley, Garrett &
Wilson, iron merchants OF this city, is
his brother in-lsw, and his parents reside
in Smyrna, Del.
A dispatch from Atlantis, Ca, to the
Philadelphia Tines, gives the following
Particular
Two weeks sgo there appeared In the
Constitution an advertisement for situa.
tion. The applicant was . man about SO
years OF sge, who stated that he was
graduate Of the Philadelphia College Of
Pharmacy. The advertisement was
signed "Jefferson," and was replied to
by G. II. Bshre Of schu.nan's phar.
macy. Mr.. Jefferson was engaged.
He was from Delaware, and gave
as reason for being in the south
that he was In bad health. Mr.. Behre
found him to be q man OF few words, but
he had several conversations with him
that touched on his previous history.
Yesterday they were talking pleasantly
when Mr.. Behre drew from his pocket q
picture Of his baby and handed 1t to
Jefferson with the remark: "Lst me show
You something pretty" jefferson took
the picture, looked at It Q moment and,
as he did 80, his eyes filed with tears.
Ha uaid ttT hahw LII
faced, happy boy" II was evidently a
painful subject to Jefferson and Behre
said no more. II was learned that
Jefferson was several years ago married,
but his wife died, leaving him with his
baby boy.
He went to his room later, and when
supper time came he did not come down.
Mr.. B.hre went up and found him in the
ball, apparently Intoxicated, but able to
talk. He was asked II he had been
drinking and replied that he had taken
glass Of beer. He complained OF great
pain In the right side Of his face and
went to bid. This morning he was
found In an unconscious state. He had
evidently eaten opium. The stomsch
pump was used, but the poison had
already been absorbed. The man was
whipped, battery applied and other
means Of restoration resorted TO, but the
relief afforded was only temporary, and
he sank gradually until he died. A search
OF his clothes disclosed q number OF let
ters, but none were signed by the full
name OF the writer. A number in 1ady's
hand and signed "Willie" were found.
They were dated Wilmington, Del.
1.-THE "Willie'' whose name was ap-
pended TO the letters, Is sister. in-lsw Of
the deceased, residing in this city. The
child referred to In the letters, since It's
mothers death has been taken care Of
by the family Of the deoeased's wife in
Camden, N, J,1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
LOCAL RIsEYIrIEs.


The steamer Republic carried an I'M.
usually large number of excursionists on
her Cape May trip Saturday. Over 300
Wilmingtonians were aboard.
A certificate Of death from heart disease
will be given by the coroner in the case
Of George w. Clark, q colored man, who
dropped dead at his home No. sos East
Eleventh street Sunday.
About 600 people, nearly an equal
number each from this city and New
Castle, attended the excursion Of the
Christians Presbyterian Church to Cape
May Tuesday. The exoursionists were
delighted with their trip.
Josephine Msloney, living on Spring
alley, a young miss who was disappointed
in love, attempted her own life on Friday
night by taking oarbolio acid. Antidotes
We're administered and the effects OF the
deadly dose were oounteraoted.
Register Biggs Monday granted letter.
testamentary on the estate Of Aims
Eliza Jackson, deceased Of this city, K
Alfred D. Warner. On the estate O
Mary &. Brown, deceased, late Of viii
mington, letters Of administration wer,
granted TO x. T. Stroud.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
PERSONAL.


The Rev. DR.. John Brown, said to be
the Oldest Episcopal minister and Free
Mason in the state Of New York, died al
Newburg Friday morning, aged 90
years.
Henry William Murray, grand master
Of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia Masons,
died Friday night in Charlottesville. He
was 81 years Of age. He had been q
state senator and served in the late wal
In the Confederate army.
The Able FRANK List, the great pianist,
has become blind at Bayreuth, Bavaria.
It is suggested that the cause Of his
affliction ia smoking and brandy. It ID
said that lie consumes daily a irightful
quantity Of liquor, and often falls asleeI
In the theatre. he will retire to Weimal
and end his days there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
THE HOTTEST DAT.


The Mercury Struggling Towards
the Top OF she Tube.
From yesterdays Every Evening,
At noon to-day nobody could be found
to dispute the claim to Its being the hot
test day Of the season. In the generally
pleasant Tenth ward the Thermometer
marked $50 in the shade and when
placed in the direct sunlight rose to 1890.
At p. m. the thermometer at EVERY
EVENING Office stood at $50, and in tele-
phonio search for cooler quarters, the
court house was reached. Clerk Hous.
man reported the weather there at $50.
"Don't you mean $50 7" he was asked.
emo, mean what say. You see we
rave good draft and q marble floor"
(which makes 1t marbleously pleas
anti
''Ring off immediately. We can't
'tsnd everything"
From Newport came . report Of $50
and the following temperatures were
gathered in the city and suburbs:
AT BRnoroft's mills, 300; Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Company's office, 80; Dia-
mond State Iron Company's office, $40 /;
Jackson & Sharp Compsny's office, $40 /;
James & Brother, $50 Beggs' brick
yard, in the sun, ll6o.
The afternoon record at EvERY EVENING
Office was Noon, $50 p. M, $50 !;
l.30 p. m, $50 q p. NJ, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
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LANCE BARN BURNED.


Fired by Tramp and Destroyed
with Hts Contents - Loss Nearly
$4,000.
The large stone barn on the farm Of
George Miller situated on Miller's road,
directly upon the line Of the B. & P rail-
road caught fire Monday night and with It's
contents was entirely destroyed. The
flames were first discovered at 8 O'Clock
Issuing from doorway in the barn in
CLOSE proximity to the hay bay. Mr..
Miller and bis farm hands Immediately
rushed TO the burning structure, and at
once seeing there was no possibility OF
extinguishing the flames saved as much
Of the contents as could be gotten out
before the flames enoroaohed. Two new
wagons, Just from the builders,
and come new harness were
saved, while q large quantity
OF hay, the wheat crop Of two seasons,
straw, agricultural implements, harness,
&c., were burned. The interior of the
structure was completely Quilted by the
furious flames, and one Of the walls Ia 30
badly cracked and broken by the heat
that 1t will probably fall II not torn down.
The less upon the building and con-
t0utb 10 6btluhtou nv botWooh pob WV anu
$4,000, which ia partially covered by In,
suranoe in the Farmers Mutual Com
psny Of Mill Creek hundred.
Mr.. Miller Is quite confident that the
building was fred by tramp who had
gone into the building to sleep. After
the flames were discovered, those who
rushed to save the oa,riagee, came upon
q coat, hat and pair Of shoes lying
near the entrance. Soon after the
flames had burst through the
roof q tramp supposed to be "Josh"
Emmett was seen hastily retresting from
the scene Of TIE fire without hat, shoes
or coat. 1t is believed that Emmett, who
has frequently slept In the barn pre-
viously had gone In to spend the night
and through an accident had set fire pro-
badly by his pipe to the straw.
The light from the burning building
was clearly seen from this city aud
crowds fooked toward the scene OF the
confiagration. Fire alarm box No. 2,
Twentieth and Market streets was sounded
to which the department responded, but
only the Reliance company reached the
fire and went into service; small stream
Of water near by enabling the steamer to
play upon the burning building and pre-
vent the spreading Of the flames.
There were three kegs partially filled
with powder in the barn, the contents Of
which exploded when reached by the
flames, but no damage was done by 1t.
Mr.. Miller, as soon as his insurance Ia
adjusted, will begin the erection Of new
barn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Fears Thar Young wtlmfngtOnhan
Has Been Drowned mt Sea.


George 7. Nicholson, about 26 years Of
age, who was formerly engaged in the
commission business at No. 423 King
street, this city, went to Baltimore, in
February last, and entered the commits
sion house Of Pattison Il Co. Being
unfortunate in meeting with severe
accident and being also afflicted with
rheumatism he determined to return TO
Wilmington and about the middle
Of June left Baltimore on the
steamer William Hazel, hound sor this
city. Since then nothing has been heard
from him or the vessel until Monday
morning last, when his father and lady
friend received letters postmarked Rich
mond, Va, from J. Murray, captain OF
tho schooner Amy Sohoolcraft, bound for
Richmond, inolosing letters signed by
Nicholson, which Captain Henry says he
picked mp in bottle eff Cape Henry on
August 7th. The following is the text Of
the letter to the young lady:
This will let you know that we were run
into last night, June Goth, by large ocean
steamer. The steamer tore away our fore
rigging, bowBprit, DO, and as soon as the
bowsprit went both masts went with it. The
steamer never stopped, but kept on her course.
We Judge We were about 80 miles southeast
Of Fenwick Island light house, or 100 miles
east of Cape May Point. The captain got
excited and said the only thing to save us
was to take to the boat and start for the
shore. There was heavy sea and the wind
northwest. So he and the crew lowered the
boat, 1 told the captain that our chances
were as good in q three. masted schooner as
in row boat. So he and the crew started
for shore and left me here. am sure that
they will never reach there unless they are
picked up by another vessel. 1 am here and
all alone and the only chance have now is
to be picked up by some steamer and towed
in. have plenty of victuals to last me quite
a while and the vessel is leaking very little.
/ have all hope and do not fear Of beng lost
unless the vessel gets to leaking more than
1t does now.
P. S.--The finder Of this bottle with note
in will please send it to Wilmington, Della
ware. BY doing SO, you will confer favor
on one who is in great distress, all alone on
the schooner William Hazel, bound from
Baltimore to Wilmington, Delaware.
GEORGE I. NICHOLSON.
The fathers letter ia to the same effect
and at his home, No. 9O6 Orange street,
the prevailing belief is that the vessel
sank and carried him down with it, as
there are no circumstances on which 10
base any other conclusion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
Italians Returning Home.

A New York special says There is an
exodus of Italian lsborers now going from
this country to their native land. The
steamship Scotia, which sailed for Genoa
last Saturday, took ont 604 italian pas
sengers, mostly in the steerage, and an
equally large number have already en-
gagged passage on the steamer which sails
on the 23d inst. Quite a number OF
Italians return home during the summer
months, but this year the outpouring ia
unprecedented. Lack OF work is the reason
assigned by most Of those now going.
Railroad building, which forms the en-
ployment OF the ajority of them, has
greatly decreased Of late. 1t is estimated
that thers are in this city alone over
20, 900 Italian men, women and children
who are without work,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
A VERDICT OF SUICIDE.

Coroner Smith and Detective Jones
made an investigation Monday morning.
They visited the spot where the corpse
had been found, viewed the remains and
questioned several persons. No one
knew how the deceased came to his death,
but, Judging from the position in which
the corpse lay, the investigators con
cluded that the man had committed
suicide. The remains were In q high
state Of decomposition and were
buried, by orders Of the coroner
this morning, in lot Eeai
Middletown which is owned by the rail
road company. Deceased was 8 feet
inches in hight and about SO years old
Many persons are Of the opinion that hi
was an Irishman. The coroner will give
a certificate Of death by suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

WOODLAND Camp Attended by $4,000
People Mr. Tonnes Approaching
Marriage.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal. :
RISING Sun, ND, Aug. 19.-Woodlawn
camp is fully under way and several con.
versions have taken place. On Sunday
an immense congregation gathered In the
woods-about 1900 persons. A large
corps OF ministers is on the ground and
the best Of order is maintained. The
Rev. Jacob Todd, D. D. Of Newark, N. j.,
presched q powerful sermon In the morn
ing, followed by Presiding Elder Charles
Hill In the afternoon. The Rev. L. W.
Layheld preached in the evening.
Heresbouts 1t is reported that Jacob
Tome will lead to the hymeneal altar in
the ides Of October 9 Miss Nesbitt, one
Of Port Deposits fairest daughters. This
will be 20 and 20 uniting their fortunes.
But as Mr.. Tome already has the fortune
Il doesn't matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

WHITE CLAY GREER.
Dean d PlIling Get a Big Govern
ment Contract watson a. Casho

Dean q PIIIing GET a Big Govern
ment Contract-W watson q Casho
Dissolve Partnership.
special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, Aug. 15.-The Dean Wooden
Company have received . large govern
ment contract, comprising 1880 army
blankets, 10000 yards army kersey,
10000 pounds Of wool knitting yarn,
5000 yards fine dark blue cloth, and
$4,000 yards army kersey for California.
McMeehsn, contractor for building
bridges on the Baltimore & Philadelphia
railroad, has been notified to reduce his
force one-half. This action Of the COM
pany will throw a great many hands oui
Of employment.
Ebsnezsr Watson and Jacob Casho,
maohinists, have dissolved partnership.
George Evans is vsluing the stock. It is
nearly two years since they started, neal
the Rlkton road, and purchased first
class machinery for their business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
Iea1Na

GlBBONS.-kt Beach Haven, N. j., on the 18th
inst. Charles, son of the late Dr. William aud
Rebecca ID. Gibbons OF this city.
BHCK.-In this city, on the 18th inst, Joseph K,
Beck, In the 35th year Of his age.
McCLoSKEY,-In this city, on the, 18th Inst,
Harry IT,. son OF Charles and the late Eleanor
McCloskey, aged 20years.
MARS. I'm this city, on the 18th inst, Joshua
Maris, aged 80 years.
McMAHAN.-In this CITY, on the 18th Inst, John
McMahan, aged 81 years.
FARREN. In this city, on the 14th inst, Alice,
daughter Of Barney aud Catharine FArren, aged
Is months,
nUTToN.-At BancIoft's Banks, on the 10th
Inst. Phoebe O., daughter of John and Ellen
Hutton, aged years aud Z mOhths.
Services az the house on THURSDAY at 10 O'Clock,
Interment at Mt. salem cemetery,
JOHNSON. in this city, on the 18th Inst, Eliza
M. johnson, In the 00th year OF her age.
WALTER, lin Pedriektowp, N. j., on the lStf
inst, Emma A., wife of George q, Walter, and
daughter OF " illiam Bowers OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21
THE PENINs ULAR RAILR0AD.
Tho First Train From Accomac STA
tI0n-A Train Wrecker.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
DRLMAR, Aug. 19.-Aooomac station,
Va, to which point the New York, Phila-
delphia & Norfolk RAILROAD was opened
yesterday, is 5S miles southwark Of
Delmar. Among those on hoard the irst
train which celebrated the event
were James McConkey, superintendent /;
R. B. Cooke, DIR. Goerke, civil engineer j;
James Kane, DR.. MoMsster, F. J. Mo
Master of St. Louis; j. s. McMsstsr,
Charles Colbourn, George Tull of New
York; Alfred Merrill, 8. K. Slemons OF
Delmar, and others who had gone down
from Pooomoke City earlier in the morn
ing. The tract seems very smooth and q
fact worthy Of motto 10, that 1t is abso-
lutely straight for more than 40 miles.
An attempt was made on Friday last
to wreck train below Pooomoke. A
man by name Of Fisher, who has since
been arressed As the perpstrator Of the
crime and who has acknowledged placing
an obstruction on the track previously,
Is thought to have been the one who tore
up two rails causing the con-
struotion train which was passing
at night to be thrown off. The engineer
jumped off and was Injured, though 1t is
thought not fatally. The reason assigned
for the act is that Fisher was displeased
because his desire to have station
placed on his land was not needed and
because his COW had been killed on the
road short time before.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-21

Things That Are Happening I'm tn,
COunty,s Centre.

Things That Are Happening I'm the
COunty's Centre.
Special Correspondence OF eazette and journal.
MIDDLETowN, Aug. 19.-J. W. Hayes,
who wants to 60 to the Legislature,
superintendent the erection of Cleveland
and Hendricks pole, SO feet high, on
Saturday.
Your correspondent sent q telegram
''oollect" to Coroner Smith on Sunday
evening, notifying him Of the mysterious
death of the unknown man
found alongside the track near
Armstrong. The coroner refused to
pay for the telegram and / was
called on for the money yesterday morn
ing. The next case OF the kind that occurs
here, / will employ somebody to walk up
to Wilmington and notify the coroner, in
stead Of using the wire.
Our evaporators are not well satisfied
with the yield this year. Peaches are
weighing half pound less per basket
this year than usual.
Negroes amused themselves on Satur-
day evening Last by swearing and firing
of pistols near the depot. Bailiff Grad
dock has not been given an assistant yet,
Notwithstanding the very great need Of
aid in subduing these riotous negroes.
Wilhelm & Rliason have a contract for
tin roofing near Philadelphia.
A new jewelry store, dentist office, q
newspaper and = tobacoonist, are among
the new things spoken Of for our town.