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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
LuaAL BIiEpETEES.

A back pension OF $500 hssibsen granted
JsInas S;hotie!i Of the Ninth ward.
Bysrd Widdoes of White Clay Creek
hundred ia a Democratic candidate for
coroner of New Castle county.
Paris Mitchell has been awarded the
contract Tor erecting Joseph Pyle's resi-.
denoe on Front street beyond Union.
Recently, two burglars knocked W. R.
Bfinckle OF Gresnville insensible, while
making All unsuccessful attempt to rob
him.
Letters of ADMINISTRATION on the estate
of the late Benjamin Beatty of Christisua
hundred have hesn granted to j. Frank
Biggs.
Early Friday morning thieves
entered the grocery store of Mrs. Eliza.
beth L. Lummis, at Shallcross avenue
and Lincoln street, and stole SIS.
Sheriff Martin sold at public sale at
Newark Friday the property CT George
aud Joseph Pfitchard to Charles Nj.
Groome, tor l,725.
Letters testameptary on the estate of
Mary ]. Philips, late OF this CITY, were
Monday granted to Isaac D. Philips
and Elizabeth Pussy.
The steamer Major Rey bold ia at the
yards OF the Pussy & Jones Company for
repairs. The Thomas Clyde ia running
in ber place between Philadelphia and
| Salem.
A rockfsh, weighing 3sI pounds was
caught on Saturday by a party Of shad
fishermen in the Delaware river, eff New
Castle. The fish when dressed weighed
over 20 pounds, and was placed on exit
bition at New Castle. $685..
The court room, the lawyers and
judges rooms.at..the old court house in
New Castle have been rented by the Y.
NJ. O. a. of that place. The rooms are
undergoing repairs, paperiDg and deco.
rating. Thetlevy court has appropriated
$500 for renovation purposes on that
property.
Benjamin @. Pearce of this city has pur-
chased the Clark hotel block in Pocomoke
City, to which place he will remove and take
possession of the hotel about MAY LIST, or per.
haps little later, The purchase includes
beside the hotel dwelling house. warehouse
two or three stores and livery stable.
Major Samuel Candy and his son Edmund
who went to the United States of Colombia
s. A., in July last, to superintend the con
struction of a railroad building by the gov
eminent of that province returned home OF
Saturday. During their stay in the tropic
they suffered considerably from the climate
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
..NoqHkR orr NovA SCOTIA.
The Newcastle CITY Obliged TO Run
on the Reach

HALrFAx, n. s, April 5.-The steamer
Newcastle City, Captain Garner, sailed from
this port for Boston at o'clock yesterday
morning, and about O'Clock III the afternoon
during u thick fog she struck on the Little
Hope shoal off Liverpool, Queens county,
and dragging over knocked several holes in
her bottom. The water began to pour into
her fore and main compartments in great
quantities and Captain Garner determined to
return to Halifax.
About 4 O'Clock this morning the steamer
having just passed Meagher's light, the water
was found to be gaining 80 fast that to
save the lives Of those on board. it was de-
cided to beach tine steamer, The pilot
Richard O'Neil who had the ship in charge
successfully ran her aground on the beach in
the cove at McNabbs Island, lose by Find
lay wharf where she now lies in an upright
and steady position. Her head is to the
northward.
The steam tug A. c. Whitney went TO the
stranded steamer this morning, but was able
to do nothing The cargo in the hold is
probably considerably damaged by water. but
a number of cattle she had on board have
not been injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
Fires and Collisions.

The alarm OF fire sounded at 40
o'clock on Saturday afternoon was caused
by the burning OF a table cover, which
caught fire from stove, in q saloon at
Front AID Jefferson streets. another
alarm which was sounded shortly after s
O'Clock in the evening, Was caused By
the burning of come clothing in closet
at tue home OF John w. Gibbons, on
Nancy street pear Liberty. Both alarmf
ere unnecessary al the flames did lit
tie damage and were extiDguisben
without assistance from the fire
department. While responding to the
evening alarm the Rel'auoe hose carl
collidsd with a farm wsgon and the
Warrington hose carriage on Front
screet and run into the Wecoacne engine
on Maryland avenue. The air chsmber o
the engine was mashed in, tho foot brsc,
and the brake aud suction were broker
off, one of the horses attached to tn,
engine was so badly Injured that it will
be rendered uusorviceable for come tim
and John MsGl6y, the driver, was throw
from his seat, thereby sprsiniug al
ankle and seriously ipjuring one OF hi
legs. The Reliance horse Was onl,
slightly cut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
yariegated weather.

From avery Evening of yesterday.
Despite Virgins and all other predictonists
the weather indicates determination to do
its worst and do it as long as it chooses.
After a hail storm yesterday after
noon, a thunder shower followed by a clear
sky gave assurances that the tempest had
been shown of its disagreeable features. The
moon shone brightly until after midnight
last night, when clouds suddenly rifted across
its path aud beating, driving rain
set IN. This continued until about 10
o'clock this morning. when a change of pro-
gramme was effected, and a heavy fall of
snow added variety to the exhibition OF the
elements. Snow at this season of the year in
this latitude is not rare, but the oldest in
habitant will have to go back into his memory
many years to find a year which reminds him
of 1884. In the country, vegetation Is greatly
retarded, and even the grass which usually
at this time has grown enough to afford good
pasturage, has regained its spring freshness
only ON cultivated lawns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
An Idiot Or "a Thief.

FTOHI EFbIy EVeHlIIR VI yeSVBItIay'
George Seaney genteel looking colored
man from Philadelphia, entered the grounds
of James Z. Sadler at Delaware City late on
Monday evening Hearing his dog barking
furiously, Mr.. Sadler procured a gun aud
raised a window just in time to see the indi
vidual dodge behind tree. He pointed the
weapon at the man and threatened to shoot
if he attempted to run away. The fellow
was captured without trouble, was placed
in the town lookup for the night and taken
to New Castle jail yesterday morning.
During his captivity he acted peculiarly, A
colored man, who claimed that the prisoner
was relative OF his. and who also said that
the man was troubled with softening of the
brain, visited New Castle yesterday. As it
could not be proven that Seaney Is Il thief.
he was released this morning. and he and his
alleged relative immediately took the steamer
Major Reybold for Philadelphia,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

Mrs. Eliza Bethune, who claims to be
the wife Of J. g. Bethune, who WAS killed
while trying to board train at the r.,
W. & B. station, this city, February 18th,
has begun an action in the New York
courts to have the will Of Col. Bethune
set aside. She will contest It's probation
upon the ground of its validity. She
disbslieves that the will was written by
her husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

The schooner William P. pavie, from
Psmlico river, N. c., and loaded with
lumber consisned to J. s. Kent OF Phils
delphia, put Tito this port Tuesday &c
swai: further orders. Her voyage, W mich
should ordinarily BIS made in tbrse days,
was lensthel ed into IA days by The
sterius which swept the Atlantic ejas,
during tie paet week. A few days ago
she encountered very heavy sea and
loaf her rails, her yawl aud several thou
sand feet o. lumber. A day or two after
the vessel started on her voyage, it was
discovered that there WAS not enough
food ON board and the crew had to be put
on Ahort ratohs. When the craft reached
port there was very little food lett.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
south Side Building improvements.

Quite q number of houses are now in
course of erection In South Wilmington
and many more will be built during the
coming summer. John Doordan is erect
ing five two-sto-ied houses on Townsend
street between A and Lobiell, and Henry
Dugen is putting up seven houses Of the
same hight on A street beginning al
Townsend. Dennis Kane is about to
erect two two-storied houses at the corner
of Townsend and A streets. Police Officer
Cannon's house, which is also at thii
corner, Ia nearly completed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
An Unwhole.ome Tenant oustea.

About four years ago young daughter OF
L. L. Messick accidentally swallowed gal
vanized carpet tack, 1t lodged in her lungs
and has of late caused considerable annoy
ance and pain, threatening to result IN a
serious pulmonary trouble, to avert
which she has been under physi-
clans treatment for some time.
gone to bed she was seized with violent
Coughing spell, which forced the tack from
its place OF Judgement into her mouth. The
unwholesome tenant when brought to the
surface was considerably blackened and tar
nished, but fortunately had not rusted. The
girl is much better to day and the physician
thinks her health will speedily be restored.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
DILLH.sN ilASG ED.
As Usual Good sleeper and n
Break fast Eater.

BAsToN, PA. April S.-John Dil.man was
hanged here to-day at II II a. III. for the
murder OF his wife. Dillman slept we'll
last night and ate his break fast this
morning. Religious services were held
in the cell by ministers of the German
evangelical churches.
H. stepped to the soRtfold with steady
step. He began to cry after the benedic-
ton, Int after the bisck cap was drawn
over his face hs remained motionlss5
Until tho drop fell. There were only a
few slight quiverings OF the body AMI in
II minutes he was pronounced dead.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

On Sunday evening last Samuel Levy
was robbed of 1920 in bank notes, stolen
from his wallet In his bedroom. Yester-
day he was fined 30 cents aud costs toI
pointing loaded revolver al the head oil
Charles Burton, colored, whom he sus
pectsd Of the theft, and tried by this
method Of persuasion to get him to con-
fess the the theft and return the money
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
BURNED no DEA TIL.
A Saturday Night Fire at the Bull
FrOg-Two Houses and Child

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
ELKToN, April IA couple of tumble-
down frame houses, at q place situated
shout halfway between E!kton and
Chesapeake City, commonly known as the
Bull Frog, were burned on Saturday
night. One OF the shapties was occupied
by John Earl, oolored laborer, who
came to Ekton early Saturday evening
after locking the house, III which
vas his daughter Julia, aged
2 years and 2 months. During his
absenos the house in some msnner caught
are, and the house and child were con-
sumed, as was slso another house which
stood olose ty. Coroner Litzsnterg
investigated the matter, but thought an
inquest unnecessary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
Killed Near Brandywine Bridge.

While crossing the p, w. & rail
road in front of the works OF Bowers
Dure & Co., Monday night Thomas Joyce,
aged 8 yesrs, and living on Railroad
avenue just at the north end OF the rail
road bridge which spans BraDdywine
creek, was struck by the 6 10 accommo-
dalton train, north bound, and his head
and left side were fearfully mangled. He
was carried unconscious to his home and
died about three minutes after he had
bseu taken there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
New Telegraph Company.

The Baltimore & Onio Telegraph Com
pany will probably open it's new office, at
the southwest corner OF Third and Market
streets, on Monday next. The office will
contain eight instruments and two quartet
tables, and will bs nicely fitted up. CLARK
& Uber are doing the painting and John
B. johnson the woodwork, The Clayton
House telegraph office is to be dispeneed
with and the office at Water and Market
streets is to be used by the railroad
aufhoritiaa axolusivaly
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
Hold Now York IItghwaymen.

associated Press Dispatch by spe iai Wires.
New YORK. April "A very bold highway
robbery was committed here yesterday after
noon, but was only made public by the police
to day. Paul Hawthorne, an office
clerk of the firm of Smith & Snezy
manufacturers of neckwear, went to the
Nassau Bank and drew out $4,000 for the
firm. When passing along Mail street, a
block away, two men came behind him. One
OF them garroted him, while the other took
the money from his pocket. Many people were
passing at the time, but rendered no assist
ance to young Hawthorne. The highwaymer
ran away. They were well dressed and
looked like business men. A description Of
them has been given to the police.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

The Hotel Richardson at Dover which is
beyond question the finest hotel on the
Peninsula is offered fo- sale by its recent pur-
chasers, Cochran Il Sons of Chester. Negotia-
tions are are now pending for its sale and
there is likelihood OF the bargain with a
New York party being cosummated in few
days. Since passing into hands of the new
management the sale of liquors has been
abolished, but application will be made at the
coming term Of the superior court of Kent
county for a renewal of the liquor license.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

Clergymen who are ANNOYED by fits of cough
ing and nasal trumpetings so Common in
churches and meeting houses at this season of
the year, cannot do bstter than recommend to
their hocks and immediate resort to "Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar" The result of
on the succeeding Sabbath; for this potent
remecy will by rhat time have efacted gone
raj cure. Many pastors know from experience
the value of the prep Aratien as a cure for
bronchial affections, and can therefore CON-
scientiously endorse it, sold by druggists
everywhere at 50 cents and 81. Great saving
by purchasing large size.
Pixies Foothache Drops cure in one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

The Post Omce's Quarterly Earnings
The earnings Of the Wilmington post
Office for the past three months are about
$1,000 less than for the corresponding
quarter last year. This deoressesis, Of
course, owing to the reduction in postage.
The ratio of decrease in the earnings ia
about one-twslith, while the reduction in
the price of letter postage is one third.
These figures show that since the two
cent postage went into effect the amount
of mail matter passing through the post
office here is larger than when three cents
postage WAS charged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

Burglars entered the residence of George
Lewis on Twenty-fourth street between
Tatnall and Market, last night, and carried
away large quantity of silverware, clothing
belonging to MIR. Lewis, his wife
and children, and other articles of value. One
Of the coats was afterward found IN front of
the house by patrolman. The entrance was
effected through side window by forcing
open the shutters. There is no clew to the
thiaYea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
DOVER, April 9.-In the court of chancery,
this morning, argument in the case of Rath-
nell Wilson VS.. the b. Il p Railroad Com
pany was continued. Mr.. Bird, counsel for
he defense, concluded his argument in
about an hour. He is to be followed by
his associate and Benjamin Nields, Esq. The
court will probably be ready to adjourn by to
morrow evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

A Man DOubly insensibIe From
Beating and Searching over u

RISING Sun, IND, April 5.-Two masked
men went to the house of John Smith, living
in this vicinity, last night and, having beaten
him until he was insensible, ransacked the
house in search of an alleged sum Of money
which Smith was reported to have secreted.
Failing to find the money they lighted a
fire, and over it swung Smith back and forth,
he having recovered CONSCIOUSNESS, in hopes
of making him disclose the hiding place OF
the treasure. This was continued till theiI
victim again became insensible when the
robbers, believing hlm dead. departed
The nelghbors found the man horribly
beaten aud burned this morning. A posse ii
in pursuit of the villains, who, If caught, will
be lynched.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

The students of Swsrthmore College
were sent to their homes on Friday, five
days in advance Of the regular Easter
vacation, owing to the prevalence oil
humps among the male students. The
college, 1t is announced, will be reopened
as usual on Easter Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

A large crowd OF Italians, 100 strong,
csused oommotion on Saturday as they
passed up Market street. They were on
their way to work on the new railroad,
and bore upon their backs their house-
hold goods in ragged and motley variety.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
Another Rank closed.

INDIANAPoLls INp April "a dis,
patcu from Versailles 10 the journal
says: The EAclispge bank closed
its doors yesterday. B +. oppess of
GreenVllLe. Ohio, has been appointed
receiver. The loss, about sou, OU0, will
fall Gu the Stockholders,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
Store window Kansacked

Early Monday morning the glass in
the window ut Mrs. Mary l.. Grozier's
dry goods store, at Pennsylvania avenue
| aud dupont streets, was BROKEN, and
about $50 worth of trimmings and other
| articles were stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

The lighthouse Board has given notice
that lighted buoys have been placed off
Cape Hatteras and Cape Henry. The
buoys will burn several months without
attention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

NoTICE.-A SPECIAL MEETING OF
lN the Brandywine Hundred Association for the
recovery OF stolen h and detection of Thieves
will "a held at the no III of oliver IL. Parry on
SATURDAY, April 18th 1884 at O'Clock p. m.
general attendance is requested.
IL. Nj. BARLOW,
atrl-1td&w Secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
q rsnss App iratinBs.

NoTICR.-I, MICHAEL GRADY THE
~ OWNER AND OCCUPANT of the house
situated at No, iOl Poplar street in the
Second ward of the city OF Wilmington,
county Of New Castle and State of Della
ware, in compliance with the requirements of the
and provided, do hereby give notice that shall ap
ply iii writing to the Court of General Sessions of
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State of Della
ware IN and for New Castle county, on MONDAY.
the 2th day of May, A. d, ISL being the next term
of said court for a license for said house an inn
tavern Tor the sale therein of Intoxicating liquors
in less quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable citizens
Of the sad MarA recoLnmend the sad application,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
<.uick Acstu. and Sure

II have known single Bensons Capcine
Porous Plaster to cure sclatiea." J. ii. Allen,
druggist, n. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
NorIcR-I, WILLIAM G BROOKS,

~ 1HE TEXAN n the house situated at 40.
Reed street in the Tenth ward Of the city Of Will
mingtoi, county of New Castle aud State of Della
ware, in comn!lance with the requirements OF the
acts OF the General Assembly in such case made
aud provided do hereby give notice that | snail
apply in writing TO the Court of General sessionsof
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State of Della
ware, iii and tor New Castle county, on MONDAY,
the 18th day vt NJ " A. d. 1884, being the next term
OF SAID court for license for ead house as an inn
tavern for the sale therein Of Intoxicating liquors
IN less quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
tllr premises and the fonoNing respectful citizens
Of the said Waru recommend the said application,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

NOrICB.-I, MARTIN COO KY, THE
~ TENANT of the Hnnss situated No. 7sg w.
Second street, in the Third ward of the city OF
Wilmington, county OF New Castle and State Of
Delaware, in compliance with the requirements of
the acts u the Genrral Assembly in such made
and provided, do hereby give notice that shall APP
the Peace and jail Delivery of the State of Della
ware. u and for New Castle coui ty, ON MONDAY,
the 18TH day of May, 4, D. lisa, being the next term
OF said court for license for said house as an inn
or tavern fur the sale therein Of Intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than quart, to be
drunk on the premises, and the following respecta-
he Citzeus OF the said ward recommend the said
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

NJOTICE Il. FRANK RICHARDS, THR
TENANT OF the house fnown as Sirkwood
Hotel. situated at Kirkwood, in School dis
trlct No. -, pencader hundred, county OF
New Castle and State Of Delaware. in
compliance with tile requirements of the
md provided, 10 hereby give notice that shall
OF the Peace ami Jail Delivery of the state of Della
waic, in and for New Castle county, on MONDAY,
the 18th day of MAY, A. u. lssI being the next
tcriu Of said court, for license for said house as
an nm or tavern Tor the sale therein of intoxicat
lnH liquors in less quar- titles than quart to be
drums on the premises. and the following respecta
bic citizens OF the said School district recommend
in. .LlL nIlLl-i M tLltI -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10

NOTICE II, JOHN ]. DOUGHRRTY,
- THE TENANT Of the house known as the
Gibson Bpnse, situated AT No6 West Fourth street
" the First ward Of the city OF Wilmington, county
of New Castle ana State OF Delaware, in compli-
auce with the requirements of the acts of the
General Asscnlh in such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that i shall
apply N writing The Court of General Sessions of
tue Peace ana l4ll Delivery Of the State of Dels-
ware. in and for New Castle county, on MONDAY.
the l2th iayat May, d. 1874, being the next term
of said court for license for said house as an inn
or tavern, for the sale therein OF Intoxicating
liqu rs in less quantities than one quart, to be
drunk on the PROMISES, and the following Respect
able citizens of the said ward recommend the said
npl NcauOu viz
Louis BicAta Conrad Keller
u J McNlanus Preston Ayars
August hermann : II StAatp
Henry ttrebe Patrick Monaghan
Meyer Meyers lanes OtNeil
Fred Wei Jr Robert j Hanley
Daniel McCusker John Mulrooney
John Oonahne John Kopp
Philip nougherty James Mpgary
Peter A thxai Patrick Dougherty
John Byrne Michael Megary
Charles Mtnsow Thomas u Gibson
James Smith William Baxter
apl0St JOHN j. DoUGHERTY.