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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
THE HAMBLY CASE.
The Suit Withdrawn-A COmpro-
mise EyidentIv Raffacsaa


The case Of Thomas O. Hambly VS.. the
Delaware, Maryland & Virginia Railroad
company, for q breach of contract,
which was called for trial in the United
States district court Tuesday morning, has
been withdrawn.
The case was brought up in the morning,
Judge Bradley sitting, and postponed
until 8 o'clock in the afternoon, at the
request of counsel.
Soon after the opening, on motion of
Hon. George Gray, Walter Bacon, ESQ.,,
OF the New Castle county bar, was ad-
mitted to practice in the circuit and dis
trict courts. On motion of Anthony Hig-
gins, ESD, George t. Melvin ESQ.,, of the
Caroline county, Md, bar, was also ad-
mitted.
When court met in the afternoon
the attorney for the parties to the suit
announced that they had agreed to the
withdrawal Of the case and to have the
following entry made upon the docket.
And now to wit: This 10th day of June,
1885, the case having been settled be-
tween the parties it is agreed that it shall
be and is hereby discontinued each
party to pay his own costs.
The counsel for Mr.. Hambly stated
that his client had accepted an offer to
compromise his claims, but the amount
OF the consideration could not be ascer-
tanned.
The suit was brought in June, 1880, for
damages sustained for violation of the
contract made in 1869, for the construc-
ton of II miles of the junction a. Break
water railroad, from Georgetown to Lewes
pier. The amount of damages was in ex-
cess of 100000.
The terms upon which it was settled
are kept profound secret, the attorneys
and all concerned pledging themselves to
secrecy, and all the statement that can be
obtained is to the effect that the compro-
mise was entirely satisfactory to all
parties. Despite the care to guard the
facts of the settlement, it is stated upon
good authority that Mr.. Hambly re-
ceiyed between 500, 900 and 1926, 900, most
probably the latter, in settlement of his
claims. All concerned are probably more
than satisfied that settlement was reached
without having the case drag its way
through court, which would probably
have taken two weeks time, prospect
which no one enjoyed especially in the
face of such warm weather as Tuesday.
The United States circuit court met at
10 o'clock, yesterday, but there being
no business for transaction the court adj
journed until the court in course.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18


The old liberty bell, en- route from New
Orleans to Philadelphia, passed through
this city at 2.05 yesterday afternoon, on
the second section Of the Washington
and New York express, due here at / .54
o'clock. Its escort numbered about 100
persons and included the Continental
Guards and the Trad Ferry Fire Company
of New Orleans, and the mayors and
aldermen of the Crescent and Quaker
cities.
The bell, decorated with flowers, occu-
pied the rear end Of the last car.
Three or four hundred people were as
sembled at the p, W: q B. railroad sta
ton, but there was scarcely any demon
stration. Mayor Wales was present
and, during the two or three
minutes that the train stopped
here, was introduced to Mayor ]. v. Gull
lotte of New Orleans, the introduction
being given by Mrs. John Mellon, for
nierly of this city but now Of New
Orleans, who came to this city yester-
day, to visit relatives and friends
for several weeks. She is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. John McIlhenney of
jackson street. Mrs. Mellon presented
to Mayor Guilotte n basket of flowers
and a handsome floral bell framed by
pretty floral diamond, representing the
Diamond State. Mayor Guillotte ex-
pressed pleasure at receiving the gift and
said few words of thanks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
@arriages.

BENNETT-McCULLOU St Marys
Catholic Church, Philadelphia, on the 18th
inst, George Bennett and Sophie, daughter Of
Col, Peter Mccullough, formerly of this city.
Both of Philadelphia.
CIIATAM-ADAMS.-A At Crianeld, Md, on May
Goth, by the Rev. W. W. W. Wilson, Charles
IL. Chatam OF Crisfeld, and Matte Il. Adams
of this city.
C00LING-GUTHRIE.- Philadelphia, on
November q, 1885, by the Rev. Earnest X.
Cassidy of Philadelphia, B. Frank Cooling
and Jennie l.. Guthrie, both Of this city.
FLANNER- Philadelphia, on the
Sth inst, by the Rev. Andrew Culvers, Lin
n@us Il. Flanner and Martha L-Taylor.
GEARY-STIRLING.-At the residence of the
brides father, near this city, on the 10th inst,
by the Rev. II. X. Walker, William Geary and
Mary Stirling.
KING-TAYLOR.-At the brides home, near
Parkerville, Chester county, Pa, on the 10th
inst, by the Rev. ID. Il. Jones, George b. King
of Boston and Mary Virginia Taylor.
REYBOLD-MOORE.-In this city, on the 18th
inst, by the Rev. 4. Gardiner Littell, Anthony
Reybold, Jr., and Clara i. Moore, both of this
city.
T0DD-MACKLIN.-In this city, on the 10th
inst, by the Rev. w. l.. S. Murray, John A.
Todd and Annie l. Macklin, both of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Though rather early for taking the
gamey black bass in any numbers, several
good baskets Of fish have been hooked
from the Brandywine during this month.
A tribe over II inches is the best bass
reported this season as having been cap
tured by Wilmington fishermen. It is
stated by good authorities upon pisca-
torial matters that the bass in the Bran
DIVINE are very plentiful. In connec-
ton with bass fishing the l7year locust
has already been utilized with great sue
cess. An angler living along the creek
last week baited with the cicada us an
experiment, and in u short time landed
two very good fish. He ran the hook into
their wings and let the insects flutter upon
the surface of the water, and the fish took
them with avidity. The plentitude OF
this bait will make bass fishers still more
numerous than in the past.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
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Excursions 20 the YeIIo,ysionc.

Messrs. Raymond & whitcomb's two
grand excursions to the Yellowstone
National Park duly 23d and August 27th)
are likely to be largely patronized, that is
as largely as the management provides
for, the size of each party being limited
to- the accommodation of two Pullman
cars, every person being entitled to a
double sleeping-berth. The journey to
the park will be made in easy stages with
stops at many picturesque points, and
also at one of the great wheat farms in
Dakota, where it will be seen how the
great bonanza wheat farmers carry on
operations in harvest time. The tour of
the park will be made in comfortable
manner and more than twice the custo-
mary length of time will be devoted to
the wonders of that region--the great
geysers, springs, falls, grand Canon, &c.
AT the Upper Geyser Basin, for instance.
where visitors usually stop over night
and part of day only, the Raymond ex-
cursionists will pass GO hours. Full de-
scriptive circulars (also "Three Summer
Trips') may be had by addressing II. F.
Shields, agent for the Raymond excur-
sions, Ill South Ninth street, (under
Continental HOTEL Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
OFF ZOE MT. GREGOR.
General Grant starts for the Noun
tains-HHis Condition not EncOur-


aging.
New YORK, June 16.-General Grant
and family left here this morning for
Mt. Gregor, near Saratoga. He appeared
much wasted in body, and seems TO suffer
from the heat. He was placed in Wander
bilt's private car which was attached to a
special train.
Before the start the patient sat upon o
sofa and with his own hand had adjusted
his wooden skull cap and drew closer the
neck scarf, so as to conceal the ugly
swelling that pulled out the right side of
his neck, even with the ear.
In the car the general occupied two
large easy chairs, reclining upon one and
resting his feet upon the other. Mrs.
General Grant and other members of the
family watched closely for the comfort of
the sick man. As the train left ut $40
the curtains were drawn and the doors
were closed.
After passing through the tunnel and
approaching Morrisania the train lurched
n good deal in rounding the curves and
DIR. Douglas said that that was the most
trying part of the journey.
As Spuyten Duyvel was approached
and the train Strengthened away up the
AAuhoNh iNthi hbpl Mhb ult Nilt
windows thrown up. The general sig
nailed to have his position reversed which
was done SO he could see the river through
the rear door and windows. He reclined
there quietly, beads of perspiration on
his face and occasionally clearing his
throat or having it treated by the doctor.
He spoke no word but was evidently
musing, with far-away look in his eyes.
Nearing West Point the scenery became
more familiar to the old soldier, and he
turned in his chair to gaze upon it. When
the quarters at West Point swept into
view the general nodded across the
river and family smiled. Still
the general spoke no word, but fol-
lowed the scene with his eyes, looking
nearward until West Point was shut out
from view by curve of the road. The
first stop was made at New
Hamberg. The general reclined i'll
his chair and dozed for fully half M
hour and afterwards reused up and took
II seat near the rear of the car, sitting
easily upright and watching the scene
with the others. DIR. Douglas said his
patient was doing finely aud feeling re-
markably we'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Drew Theological Seminary, the Cen
tenary Biblical Institute of Baltimore and
the Wilmington Conference Academy
will be visited this week by the com
mittees appointed by the Wilmington NJ.
Il. Conference, as follows: Drew
Theological Seminary, John f. Dawson,
Thomas II. Williams and the Revs. w..
T.. Avery and Adam Stengle; Centenary
Biblical Institute, Thomas Mnllalieu,
James 4. Daniel md the Revs. W. b.
Gregg and W. W. W. Wilson; Whining
ton Conference Academy, Timothy Town
send, Joseph Pyle and the Revs. Il. E.
Terry and +. @. Macnichol. The visitors
will attend the examinations and the
rammenceIupntS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
EDWARD SHIELDS KILLED
by a Fall from IHis Train at Bacon
Hill.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
ELKToN, June 13.-The fremen on the
engine drawing train No. 43 "a New York and
Washington express, passing Elkton south
ward about IL 40 o'clock, fell off the engine
at Bacon Hill about three miles from Elkton,
and was instantly killed. The right side of
his skull was crushed in.
From papers on the remains it appears to
be the body Of Edward Shields of Whining
ton. The engineer stopped his train and
signaled II trIin going north which brought
the remains to this place. Coroner Lltzen-
berg has photographed for the engineer, and
will have jury of inquest summoned by
the time he arrives here.
Edward l.. Shields is the younger son Of
Edward Shields, living at No. 1915 West
Third street, this city. Deceased was 20
years Of agc md unmarried. He, with his
elder brother John, lived with their parents
and contributed to their support. The
remains will be brought to this city this
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
r..ring Dc,r,ynre,, Prague.

DIR. Bridges, the Pennsylvania state
veterinarian, reports that the contagious
pleuro pneumonia, which has existed
among the cattle along the Delaware
border, Inns been eifectually stamped ont
and all the duiries IRE now out of quar-
antine. Pennsylvania, MS other states,
look upon Delaware with alarm and fear
that the plague, which is let go without
check here, may spread over the borders
and make the work done in past go for
naught. There are II great number OF
cases reported near this city and the
malady is spreading constantly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

The Revs. @. W. Prcttyman and j. p,
Otis, William j. Jones, ESD, and William
II. Dashiell, II committee appointed by
the Wilmington NJ. L. Conference, will
attend the examinations of the lower
classes of Dickinson College, Mt Carlisle,
Pa, and also be present mt that instltu'
TONS commencement. The examinations
will be held this week and the commence
ment June 25Lh. In consequence OF the
visit, Mr.. Prettymnn will be absent from
his church (Union) next Sunday. Ser
vices will be conducted in the morning by
the Rev. Wesley @. Johnson and at night
by the Rev. II. Sanderson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

The taking of testimony in the appli-
cation TO have the letters of administra-
ton upon the estate of Kate Eliason de-
ceased, granted to John Biggs, ESD, was
resumed before Judge Grubb in
registers court on Monday. Before amy
witnesses were heard the contestants en-
gagged in an animated and angry dispute,
which grew so bitter that the court was
obliged to interpose and threaten toarrest
any Of the parties who created any fur
thur disturbance. Order was sustained
and the hearing of testimony continued.
Tuesday and yesterday the case was still
in ,,rnoress
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
THE u. & o. IN fHILADELPHIA.
How Matters are 10 be Arranged
A Decision ON Thursday.

The railroad committee of councils
held another meeting Monday afternoon
to consider the ordinances authorizing
the entrance of the Baltimore 4 Ohio
railroad into that city. 1t was decided to
refer the matter to Engineers Douglass
and Smedley, they to agree upon n route;
that if they are unable to agree they shall
call in John A. Wilson to act with them
in the matter. Having agreed upon
plans that will overcome the objection to
the pending ordinances, they shall
submit their plans to City So
licitor Warwick and the Baltimore &
Ohio's solicitor, John X. Cowen, for the
purpose of having suitable ordinance
drawn up for presentation to the COM
mittee. 1t was further decided that
whether or not the engineers shall have
agreed in time to have the new ordinance
submitted to the committee ut 10 O'Clock
on Thursday morning, the committee shall
then vote upon the question of reporting
the ordinance favorably to councils
The committee of the board of port
wardens having under consideration the
application of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road Company for permission to erect
piers for n bridge over the Schuylkill
river below Gray's Ferry, Monday heard
a number of persons opposed to the
bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

The Ridgely monument, in Harlem
Park, Baltimore, will be unveiled on
Tuesday, September 22d, at 3p. m. In
connection with the unwilling ceremony
there will be parade, in which 5000
uniformed Odd Fellows will participate.
John Il. Jakes of Wyoming, Del, will be
chief marshal. The Grand Lodge of
Delaware, the Grand Encampment and
subordinate lodges of this city will be
represented. John j. Gallagher of this
city is member of the monument COM
mittee,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
want 10 be rid Of .sBIg Frank, >,

An attorney from New York represent
ing Governor Hill is in the city to-day in
quiring into the facts of "Big Frank"
McCoy's crime, arrest, conviction and es-
cape with the view of enlightening the
New York authorities as to what action
had best be taken upon Governor
Stockley's application for II acquisition to
have the prisoner returned to Jail here.
The New York officials engaged in numer-
GUS legal bubbles over the surrender of
the prisoner, but after learning that the
Delaware authorities We're not anxious to
have him back, they began negotiations to
have Delaware coniine him for the term
of his sentence. Final action will be
taken in the case within few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Miss Kidder of FELTON,, has been
afflicted with spine disease for n long
time, and during the past three years has
been unable to walk. About year age
she became acquainted with Webster NJ.
Raines, Washington physician. He
thought he could cure her, and Mt once
began paying her professional visits. His
skill proved successful, and it is said she
is not onlyable TO walk, but is thoroughly
cured. During the DOCTORS professions
visits the couple became enamored, and
at nm early date are to be married. After
the wedding the doctor will live at Eel
ton, and he and his bride will establish {
large hospital there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
Drnrpcd y;ciou. horse.

Harry II. johnson of the firm of Elliott,
johnson n Son, bankers, while driving n
vicious horse in the western part of the
city Tuesday was slightly hurt. The
animal frightened Mt colored man carry
ing bag, and dashed off tearing up the
buggy, throwing Mr.. johnson out and
dragging him a considerable distance,
bruising him badly. The horse was also
injured rather severely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

The jackson &Sharp Company shipped
two first-class passenger cars to the New
York City a Northern railroad to-day and
shipped one first-class passenger car, in
charge of Frederick l.. Kurtz, to the
Marietta Mineral railroad Monday.
Before returning home Mr.. Kurtz will
visit friends in Marietta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Sheriff Ford Monday sold at public
sale Is head of horses, seized as the
property of Patrick Prindle at an average
price of $115.
Children's carriages with automatic
brake at wholesale prices. Factory, las
North Eighth street, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
aeaths.

BALDWIN.-In this city, on the 18th inst. Lizzie
Nj, wife Of Winfield Baldwin, aged about 80
years.
COLLINS. In this city, on the nth inst, Eliza
beth Collins
MALoNEY.-In this city, on the 1lth inst,
Michael, son of Michael and Mary MalOney,
aged 10 MONTHS
o'NEILL.-1n this city, on the 18th inst, Marga-
ret Jane, daughter of James O'Neill, aged
years and months
SOuTlIARD.-In this city, on the 18th inst,
Clementine, wife of $. $. Southland, Jr.
enthusiastically, on the 18th inst, Edward
L., Son of Edward and Sarah Shields.
STEELE-At Danvile, Pa, on the 18th lust,
Hugh Il. Steele. formerly Of Laurel.
STIRLING.-At Hrecks Lane, on the 9Th inst.
Jane Stirling, aged 81 years
SMlrll.-ln this city, on the 10Th inst, Charles
NJ. N, son Of Adam Smith, in his 18Th year.
ToWNSEND.-In this city, on the 10Th inst,
Mrs. Sallie A. Townsend, aged 10 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
The Lnsh in MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, June 15.-Henry A. Myers,
convicted of cruelty beating his wife, was
sentenced to-day to paya fine of $40 and to
go to jailf for one year and receive 90 lashes
with the cat. This is the first instance of
white man being sentenced to the lash.
The logging OF Henry A. Myers, the wife
heater, set for Tuesday morning in the Jail
ut Baltimore, did not take place. A motion
for new trial has caused il to be postponed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
4 FEIGHTFGL IOWA STORM.
A Home Completely Demolished
One Person Killed.

One Person Killed.
MACON Cry, IA, June 1G.-The house
nA bans of Matthew Reddy several miles
rom here i'll the country was carried
way in the storm Sunday night, and the
family had a fearful experience. There
are hardly boards enough left about the
homestead to build fire; not bit
of furniture, nor stitch of cloth
ing can be found. The wreck is
complete. Mr.. Reddy's brother was
hurled into field when the house went
10 pieces. Mr.. Reddy was left in sitting
position on the ground. On looking
around he saw by flash of lightning that
his brother was stretched dead some
yards away. He picked him up and
carried him into an underground milk
house. He then began to search for
bis wife and found her in her night
clothes some 10 rods from the house in a
cornheld. She was also carried to the
milk house. He next looked for his 5.
years-old boy, searching by the light of
the electric flashes, and at last discovered
the boy 30 rods from where the house had
stood. The boy was almost driven into
the mud.
When they were gathered into the milk
house their injuries were discovered to be
severe, and the mother and child will
hardly live. The brother had both ears
split, his head gashed, and his shoulder
cut and bruised. The wife had three
gashes on her forehead, one ON her nose,
a big cut on the back, bruises on her legs,
and is injured internally. All three were
beaten black and blue all over their
bodies by the hail. 5-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

We differ In creed and politics, but we are
unit all the same on the desirableness of q fine
head OF hair. If you mourn the loss of this
parkers Hair Balsam will make you look as you
did in the dear old days II Is worth trying
The only standard 50-cent article for the hair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Owing to some difference between the
Pullman Parlor Car Company and the
keystone Hotel Company, the latter has
ceased conducting its basket business on
Pullman cars passing through this city,
and in consequence of the cessation sew
eral employees of the hotel company have
been discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Henry L. Jones, deceased, Branlywine
hundred, have been granted II. A. Bee
son, and letters of administration on the
estate of Preston Lattomus, deceased,
Appoquinimink hundred, to Daniel Ma.
lOney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Hugh E. Steele, formerly prominent
iron master in Coatesville, died on Satur-
day evening in Danville, Pa. At one
time he had two iron mills in Coatesville,
and was once the president of the Viii.
mington & Northern Railroad Company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Thomas Green of No. los Maryland
avenue, while engaged in raising tracks
on the p, w. q B. railroad at Newport
Monday afternoon, was struck by way
freight train which was running slowly.
The injuries that he sustained were
slight, merely few bruises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
The Dolphin Unsatisfactory.

The New York Sun says the Dolphin
examining board has seen enough of that
boats shortcomings to report unfavorably
upon her performance without putting
her TO the strain Of an ocean trial when
the weather is good.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

The season Mt Rehoboth has opened.
Both the Douglass House and the Hotel
Henlopen have number of guests. Mr..
Antisdel runs the latter and Mr.. Walter
Burton the former. Messrs. Thomas
Groom and Frank Burton of Lewes, have
rented the Bright House, which will be
opened on the 22d instant. -SWSsep Jour-
nal
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18

Timothy McCarty Tuesday received his
commission from Washington ms post
master at Henry Clay, vice John Wood,
resigned. The new postmaster will as
sumo the discharge of his duties July LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
Tho Du,y OF parents-warning.

The Joy of every well-regulated household
comes chiefly from the children. Through
Ignorance, more than culpable neglect parents
suffer them to fall sick and die, when knowledge
Kennedy Of Roundout, N. ", offers his ''Favor-
lite Remedy as the best and surest thing 10 be
given to children, as 1t is palatable, safe and
sure in its action,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
Tho Boatwriglts Sentenced.

At Chester, Pa, Monday, Wyatt G.
Boatwright and Mrs. Mary Miller, who
were convicted of attempting to poison
the wife of the former, were sentenced,
the first to five years and the latter to
four years in the penitentiary.