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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

TO make some discoveries confirm.
tory of suspicious already entertained.
Amid fragments of bolts and
hinges they found n fragment of
metal which had evidently been
part of caba or satchel. Later they
found small bunch of twisted wire as
bright as silver, which looked as though
it had been wrapped around Some kind of
package. But most important of all the
finds WINS a piece OF tin answering ex-
actly the description of the lid of a cam
lister of dynamite. 1t is lid of some
kind. Its size is about an inch in dame
ter, which is the size most commonly
used for mercantile packages. The CAMS
ters are generally an inch thick and
some three inches long, and
throe of that size are probably
the more saleable and the most frequently
handled. In order to do the damage
which the boat sustained it would take a
dozen canisters this SIZE and in that case
it would be natural to bind the cans to-
gether by means of wire. The fragment
of clasp from caba is considered us
an important item of the discoveries in
view of the statement of the colored
man. The combination of material
leads to the belief that a veritable infer
nal machine was struggled on the boat
and deposited at the now historic spot,
and the first object of q well-defined sus-
picion is the tall, long-bearded man of
sandy complexion, described in Miller's
statement Tuesday.
The fragments, or first links in chain
of evidence that may lead to the detec-
ton of the criminal, were taken in charge
by Captain Wiley and will be retained by
him until placed in the possession of a
detective. The find created great deal
of interest among those on the boat Mt
the time, but was kept as quiet as pos
sible, and the search continued with the
hope of finding more, but without sue
cess up to noon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
sl,en, Fire Monday MORNING.

An alarm of fire was struck Mt O'Clock
Monday morning from box No. 13,at Fifth
and French streets, and the department
promptly responded. The fire was ut the
cigar store of William A. Strain, south
east corner of Seventh and Walnut
streets, but before stream was turned
on it had been gotten under control by
means of buckets of water. The fire
originated on q top shelf of the store
at the place where the matches
were kept, and was first seen by
woman living opposite on Seventh
street, who gave an alarm which awakened
William veazey, living in the threatened
house, and brought Mr.. Strain to the
scene. The fire was put out quickly by
these men before any serious damage en-
sued. 1t is thought the matches were ig-
nited by mice nibbling or running over
them. Mr.. Strain estimates the damage
by fire and smoke at between $500 and
$500. The stock was insured through j..
M. Mather in the Washington Fire and
Marine Insurance Company of Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
IL EHOBOTH.

A Successful Entertainment-'Eh
Soldier BOys-PrOsperOus Season.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
REHoBoTH, Aug. 1.-THE announce
ment of musicale" for Tuesday even
ing last at Hotel Henlopen, under the
management of e. J. Muhlhausen, made
the many visitors on the beach look for
ward with pleasure for the event. Upon
the receipt of programme we were
further assured, the support being the
Misses Harvies of Washington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Corben and Miss Shorey of Philadel-
phia, The piano solos by Mr.. Muhlhausen
and Mrs. Corben, were very finely exc
cuted. The duets by the Misses Haryies
received rounds of applause, as did also
the vocal solo by Miss Shorey and cornet
solo by II. Corben. After the musicale"
the ever courteous manager, Mr.. Antisdel,
had the floor cleared and dancing was
participated in by all the young folks,
and indeed many of the older ones take
quite an interest in these pleasant hops.
The bathing now cannot be excelled,
every one seeming to want to stay in the
sea as long rs possible. Rehoboth has
not experienced such prosperous season
since known, the Bright House showing
very full register, as also the register at
the Douglas, and the Hotel Henlopen
being so crowded that many were COM
PEELED to seek lodging elsewhere. Among
the arrivals we notice G. ID. Kelley,
William Pyle, William e. Hawkins, II.
Y. Watson, ]. p. Lotiand, w. s. Lether-
berry, Il. H. Hoagland, w. Hastings and
wife, S. L. Hall, @. j. Campbell, Il. C.
jackson, j. r. Crippen, G. A. Rudolph,
A. r. Jones, j. @. Lingo, II. G. Dali, w.
b. Lloyd; Eli Harrington, Mrs. Lo1and
and family, of Delaware Gov. Pattison
and family, A. e. and Miss Matthes d.
G. Pennewick, William M. Ayers, Mrs.
Wallace Jones, F. r. Taylor and A. M.
Laporte of Pennsylvania William L.
Rlineflter, II. s. Conliff, L. W. johnson
and family, Mrs. T. L. Milliman and
daughter, w. j. Walker and Mrs G.. T..
wilkins of Maryland; Judge John b.
Smoot and wife of Virginia, and many
others who are seeking recreation by the
ocean.
Company G arrived last evening and
are quartered in the annex of the Bright
House. Many of the members availed
themselves of the pleasure that the usual
social Mt Hotel Henlopen affords and
tri ped the light fantastic till the hands
of our watches were almost together.
Great preparations are being made for a
reception, "musicale" and full dress ball,
tobe held on Wednesday evening. The re-
ception to begiven to Governors Pattison,
Lloyd and Stockley at Hotel Henlopen,
followed by the musicale" and ball; with
fair weather this will be the browning
event of the season.
Fishing and grabbing on the bay are
splendid. Many parties go out every
day and bring large strings of fish and
baskets of crabs. Sunburned necks,
arms and noses are also brought and kept
much longer than the products of hook
| and lines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
NOTICE.
RETURNS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND
MARRIAGES..

The laws of the State of Delaware require the
physician to report births to the recorder OF
deeds for each county quarterly, that Is, on or
before this first days of january, April, July
Ihe time of, or within five days after the birth
of any ciiild, when no physician ia attending
said c sc. shall, within ten days after any such
birth, Export to the practicing physicians resld-
ing nearest her place of residence, according 70
a form prepared for that purpose and furnished
by the recorder of deeds.
1t shall be the duty of the PHYSICIAN attending,
or Of the coroner, when the case shall come
under his notice, TO make out under his hand
and to furnish to the underta Ger certificate ri
said death, according to the form furnished by
the recorder OF deeds, the undertaken toreport as
above stated to tile recorder of deeds Clergynen
and all persons or societies. by or before whom
any marriage or marriages may be solemnized
or contracted to make a faithful return OF the
same every three months by returning the GER
tifrate certificates, in the form issued by the
recorder of deeds of the county In which such
marriage or marriages may have been solem-
uized or contracted.
II any physician. coroner or undertaken,
magistrate or midwife, or register Of deaths, or
clergyman, or clerk of any society shall neglect
or refuse TO comply with the duties imposed on
such person by this act, they shall be fined not
less than five nor more than ten dollars for
each and every case so neglected or refused; 10
be recovered before any tl-tice OF the peace OF
the county In which said delinquent resides |:
the one half thereof to the use of the State and
the other half thereof to the person who shall
sue for the same.
The above act does not apply to the city of
shall use my best efforts TO have the above
law enforced EDMUND Is. FRAZER.
Secretary State Board of Health.
WILMINGTON, DEL. aug14,l1,9
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
An III-Adyised Leap.

George Sharp, young man of 81 years,
and living at No. 600 Pine street, at
tempted to jump off the mail train due
here at 1906 as it was passing the foot of
Seventh street Tuesday. The train
was moving very fast, having just entered
the city, and Sharp lost his balance and
was hurled around and thrown to the
ground. He was painfully bruised about
the body, sustained cash u inches long
over the right eye and had his left cheek
badly lacerated. He had boarded the
train at Chester and attempted to jump
|. in order to avoid the walk from the depot
TO his fathers saloon on Pine street. He
was carried home and Drs. Kane and
Cantwell called and dressed the injuries
which are not dangerous. No bones were
broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
MILFORD.
Going TO COMPARTMENTS and Cor
observation-disclosures Peaches.


Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
MILFORD, Aug. 13.-Mr. Fowler, of o.
H. Bailey a. CO., Boston, is in town ex-
hibiting pencil sketch of Milford drawn
by o. II. Bailey. If enough subscriptions
nre obtained the sketch will be litho-
graphed.
Teams filled with ladies' and gentlemen
of color can be seen daily going to the
camp at Williamsville.
Nearly all the eauneries and evaporators
are running, and the merchants are an
ticipating general briskness of business.
The steam tug j. b. Alexander, which
has been lying here for repairs, is busily
engaged towing schooners in and out of
Mispillion creek, and will probably re-
main here should there be enough
business.
John Dana, one of our prominent
Gamers and evaporators, is shipping some
peaches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
DIR. JUMP DEAD.
He Dies at His Home i'm Dover AZ
IN IN m. am.

10 30 n. NM
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
DOVER, Aug. 17.-Dr. Isaac Jump died
this morning ut 1890 o'clock.
TIhe deceased Wa n prominent resident
of Dover, where he is believed to have
lived all his life. He was some 10 years
old and until the past 10 years had been
quite active in state politics. Originallyan
old line Wing, after the demise of that
party he affiliated with the Native Ameri-
cans and subsequently the Republicans.
In 1874 he was nominated for governor
by the Republicans, receiving in conven-
ton 119 votes to AZ for Lewis Thompson.
He was defeated in the campaign which
cnsued by the Democratic candidate, John
p. Cochran; Mr.. Cochran's majority
being 1929. For many years DIR.
Jump occupied the property
adjacent to the state house,
which was purchased from him by
authority of the Legislature of 1883, MS
site for nm executive mansion and library
building. Deceased was consistent
member of the M. E. Church and IL gen
tleman of very agreeable manners.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
A Sussex Literary Entertainment.

A literary entertainment was given by
the young people of Redden's, Sussex
county, Del, on Tuesday night, August
18th, in the NJ. E. Church of that place,
which was attended by large and ap-
preciative audience. After select read
ing by Isaac H. Burton, the lecturer of
the evening, Professor NJ. j. CLARK of
Milford, WIS introduced, who took for his
theme Education" He commenced by
showing the rapid strides education had
made since this country had been in
habited by white men. Continuing, he
dwelt upon the Importance of teaching
the child the inductiye principles of
language. In conclusion, he said he
hoped the school laws of this State would
receive more attention at the hands of its
legislators than they formally had.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
An Obslruction TO Navigation.

The spars of the schooner Amelia G..
Ireland, which was sunk on the 18th inst.
by the steamship British Princess on her
way down the bay, form dangerous OBJ
struction to navigation at night, and the
owner has placed lights on them and
stationed Waterman to keep them burn
ing. The wreck lies in mid channel, near
the Bulkhead Shoal, three miles below
New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

R. E. Monaghan, Esq, of West Chester,
one of the board of directors of the Phil
adelphia a. Chester County railroad, states
that the project of constructing the line
from Philadelphia to West Chester, is now
in the hands of wealthy men, who will
push it to completion without further
delay. He thinks it probable that it will
be built at once to connect with the Will
mington & Northern railroad, the cost of
which will not exceed 5000, 600,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
DISHONEST EMPLOYEES.
They Rob a PittsburR House OF
$4,000 Worth OF Goods.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PrrTsBURe, Pa, Aug. 19.-Mr. j. Fitz-
patrick, Charles Ortiz, John Hay, Herman
Gross and NJ. Wise, employees of A. H.
Borland & Co., wholesale boot and shoe
dealers, have been arrested on charge of
plundering the firm. Wise was drayman
and the plan was to have him haul the
goods to 0rth's residence, on the north
side, where they were secreted and after
wards peddled by Gross.
The robberies have been carried on in o
systematic manner for three years and it
is estimated that during that time $l5, 900
worth of goods have been taken. The
parties implicated are we'll known and
their arrest caused considerable excite
ment
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
MarrtagEs.

Buckley ATsoN.-At West Philadelphia,
on the 9Th inst, by the Rev. j. A. Childs,
Robert Buckley OF this city and Jane Nj. Wat
son of Middletown.
CLARK-FOULKS.-At the residence of the
BRIDES father, Elk Neck, Nd, ON the 18th inst,
by the Rev. E. X. Miller, Charles Herbert
Clark Of Darby, Pa, and Susie b., daughter
of o. b. Foulks.
CKERS0N-EVANS.-A Roxana, on the 9th
II. Dickerson and Rebecca NJ. Evans, all of
Sussex county.
MAGEE-RoSS.-At Kingston, Nd. on the 12th
inst, by the Rev. w. II. Talbot, Charles IL
Magee, formerly of Sussex county, and Addie
+. Ross of Somerset county, Md.
FT-MoKINSEY.-At New London,
&on the 9th inst, by the Rev. E. Potts, Ira o.
Whitcraft of Oxford, and Mary e. McKinsey
Of Newark, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
A s.noomer,, Shot and Arrested.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PUEBLO, COL, Aug. I'm. McMullin,
q ranchman, living 80 miles east of here
was arrested yesterday by United States
marshal, for contempt of court in failing
to remove fences placed on government
land. MeMullin made q show of resist
ing arrest and was shot in the leg by the
marshal. McMullen has illegally fenced
in 80, 900 acres.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
spR1NG-roorH HARRoWs.
An Important Decision - Farmer
Liable for ROYALTY.

In the matter of d. G. and II. c. Reed
Il Co., patentees of the spring tooth har-
rows, VS.. Clrase, Taylor Il Co. ct al, for
infringement of patent, tried in the
United States court ut Grand Rapids,
Mich, Justice Stanley Matthews finds for
the plaintiffs.
The case has been before the courts
several years and involves the entire
spring tooth harrow business of the coun-
try for the past 15years BY this decision
every farmer using and every concern
making any sort of I'M infringement will
have to pay aroyalty. The case is one of
the most important ever decided in this
country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

An ordinance forbidding the distur-
bance of garbage barrels or refuse boxes
by rag pickers went into effect in New
York in June last. Yesterday 20 rag
pickers were fined for violation of the
ordinance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
This Advice MAY Saws YOUR Life.

Dr. Kennedy's "Favorlte Rsnedy'' is the very
life Of the blood. 1t cannot hurt you and Is sure
to help Tell your neighbors so. Get tot your
druggist, or write to the doctor at Rondout, N.
Y, enclosing 81 for bottle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
hAfhhhoEo M6FAehs
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires

BALTIMORE, Aug. 19.-Flour, lower.
Wheat, southern, steady western, shade
firmer and inactive;. southern red, s2aysc,;
do. amber, 95a9Sc. No. Maryland, s3c. bid
No. western winter red spOt, SSiaS9h &c.
August, sSSaS9A september. 90ha903c.; Octo-
Der, 931<a936c; November, 95Aa96L; Decem-
Der, 9Skc.
Corn, southern, firmer; western, steady and
quiet;southern white, 53a54c.; do. yellow, 54a
SIC; western mixed, spot, 63a54c. ; September,
Sic. bid; year, AA46c-
Oats, dull and lower southern, 32a36c.;
western white, S4a35c.; western mixed, 31aS2c.
Pennsylvania, 32a36c.
Rye, quiet; 65a67c-
Hay, steady, arm prime to choice Pennsyl-
yania and Maryland, 1Sa20
Provisions, steady fairly active; mess pork
| $l1. 50al175; bulk meats, shoulders and
| clear rib sides, packed, 5Aa6kc; bacon
shoulders, 5Xc; clear rib sides7X Nc; hams, laHc
Lard, refined, IKE
Butter, firm; western packed, i0al3c.
/ creamery, sa2lc.
Eggs, quiet; 1la12c.
Petroleum, nominally steady; refined, sxt
| Skc.
1 Sugar, steady; A soft; GISc.
Copper, refined, steady; 10ssal0asc.
Whisky, steady and quiet; sl.20ai.21.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20

EnKToN, Aug. 17.-E. w. Janney,
special officer at Woodlawn camp
grounds. on Sunday morning arrested
Frank Brown John Bradford and John
Ferguson, all of Newark or vicinity, on
the charge of drunkenness and disorderly
conduct. The arrest caused somewhat of
a sensation in the camp, being witnessed
by large crowd of people.
The officer took them to Port
Deposit where they were given
free lodgings until Monday morning,
when they were brought before Justice j.
w. Abrahams and each fined $5 and
costs. They We're committed to Elkton
jail in default of payment. 1t is said
that there was considerable drunkenness
but little disorder on the grounds. 1t is
said that liquor was sold in the vicinity
of the camp grounds.
Detective Jones of the p. w. Il j. SER
vice has visited our town three times in
connection with the late attempt to rob
| the safe of the agent of the company but
no arrests have been made.
EIKToN, Nd, Aug. 18.-A great many
| citizens who reside near the central part
/ of the town were awakened from their
peaceful slumbers about 2 o'clock this
morning by the loud cries of woman.
| They armed themselves with various
weapons, from the shot gun to pitch.
fork. and sailed forth calamity to succol
| the needy female. The sound was located
at the house of Mr.. Moore back of the
| Democrat building. II turned out that
/ some person, who was aware, no doubt,
| that the man of the house was employed
on the night force at Singerly's mills, had
| attempted to enter the house through O
window.
Petty thefts and burglaries have become
very frequent in this town. Some, no
doubt, are the work of tramps who are
rather numerous in this vicinity at
present, but others required better
knowledge of facts and premises than
| tn ese wanderers are supposed to possess.
| The board of town commissioners have
| decreed that the tramp must go. Posters
have been prepared with the word
Tramp printed in such large letters
that the travelling gentleman must be
blind who does not see it. They will be
posted extensively tomorrow morning. 1t
| is a warming to them to keep out OF the
town limits under penalty of being sent to
| the House of Correction, as the law
provides.
The commissioners of Cecil county, in
special session to-day, considered the
| petitions to rebuild what is known ny the
Far Greek bridge, near the limits of
Elkton. This bridge was partially de-
molisled by the flood of February last,
and has been impossible since. Owing to
the small traffic over it there has been
some debate MS to whether il would be
judicious to again make big expenditure
ON it, with the possibility of it again
being destroyed. The commissioners also
decided 10 have constructed iron bridges
ut Scotten's, in North East, and at Craw.
ford's factory, in the vicinity of the same
place. The wooden bridges Mt these
points were swept away by the freshet OF
June, 1884. and have not yet been re.
placed. A delegation of prominent Elk
tonians waited ON the commissioners to-
day and requested that the allowance OF
the county to the town for repairing the
streets be increased for this year from
$500 to $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
SeCretary bItlIb bOaTu OF IItlIIIl.
WILMINGTON, DEL. aug14,17,19
NrOTICE-I Holm McCLAFFERpY,

~ THE OWNER and occupant Of tho house
situated on the north side of Eleventh street,
between neald and Thatcher streets, in the
Ninth ward of the city of Wilmington, county
of New Castle and State of Delaware, In conf
pliance with the requirements of the acts of
the General Assembly in such case made and
apply in writing to the Court Of General
Sessions Of the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the
State of Delaware, in and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY the 2lst day OF September,
A. d., 1885, being the next term of said
court, for n license for said house as an inn or
tavern for the sale therein of intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart, TO he
drunk or the premises, and the following re-
spectacle citizens of said ward recommend the
said application. viz:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-08-20
ELHroN
A Dwelling struck by lightning


To Erect "a New House,
Special Correspondence of Guzetto and Journal.
ELKToN, Aug IA heavy storm pre-
vailed in the vicinity of Elkton last even
ing for a couple of hours. About 6
O'Clock the residence of Frank Denny, a
compositor on the Democrat, was struck
by lightning and one end of it almost
demolished. The house is of frame and
situated on East High street, and owned
by John Z. Alexander. Mrs. Denny and
several children, who were in the house
ut the time, were not injured.
Sheriff William ]. Smith has purchased
one of the Bratton lots on East Main
street and has made arrangements for the
erection of dwelling house in time for
use when his term as sheriff expires in
December.
ELKToN, Aug. 17.-About 400 people
gathered ut the race course on the farm of
Cecil Biddle, about five miles south of
Elkton on Saturday afternoon, to witness
several trotting races which had been ar
ranged to take place at that time. The
Judges were George s. Price of Elkton,
DIR. j. v. Wallace of Chesapeake City and
Andrew Ellison of New Castle county,
Delaware. The first named acted as
starting Judge The first race was for
colts not over three years of age. The
starters were Lewis Biddle's Mystery, w.
w. Burkley's Ida B. and w. p. Towards
Randalia Maid. The former won in two
straight heats.
The second race, for four ear-olds,
brought out three starters, Carrie M,
Sbylock and Blanche. Shylock, owned
by Cecil Biddle, won, taking the second
and third heats. Carrie M took the first
heat.
In the first wagon race but two started,
and j. s. Griffith's Jack won in straight
heats In the second wagon race there
were four starters, Unknown, Matehem,
Katie aud Jim. It was won by William
Pyle's Unknown. During this race Jim,
owned by James Wharton, who drives the
Ellton and Chesapeake City mail coach,
dropped dead in harness.
The fast est race of the afternoon was
between II. L. @. Crouch's II. L. q. and
Gray Morrell, n Yirginiun trotter, now i'll
charge of trainer near Elkton. 1t was
won by the former in straight heats.
Although the time was taken in all the
rnces it was not announced. In several,
especially the last, it is said to have been
fast All the sporting men in lower Cecil
md several from New CASTLE county were
in attendance and considerable money
changed hands.
Several building lots on East High
street were sold ut public sale in the court |
house yard on Saturday afternoon by A.
P. Shockley, auctioneer, for the Elktoh |
Building Association. No. /, 38S125 feet,
sold to John e. Wilson for $251. No. 9,
3Sx125 TO Calvin Merritt for S225 No g.
25x73, to Calvin Merritt for 300. No. 4,
59x66, to Daniel Bratton for $151. A
double frame dwelling house recently
built by the association in Little Elk, was
offered for sale and withdrawn for lack of
q bid.
Owing to the absence of the Rev. j. P.
Otis, pastor of the Elkton M. E. Church,
on his vacation, there was no service in
that church yesterday, either morning or
evening.