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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
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Walter +. Harman's Bakery and
miss AndersOn's Millinery Banned
-IOBs. RI6.O0O

Loss, $4,000
specialCorresDondeRce OF Glzette and journal.
CRNTRRviLIE, Nd, Feb 20 Fire wal
dlscoverd this morning about 4 80 O'CLOCK
10 the bakery and confectionery store Of
Walter r. Harman, situsted in the bust
ness centre Of the town. The building
was brick structure, built about five
years ago ct q cost OF $4,000, and con.
sisted Of dwelling, store, bakery and
candy msnufsotery.
All the lower portion Of the store and
bakery was on fire when discovered, and
Mr.. Harmau and family barely escaped
with their lives, SO far advanced was the
fire when the alarm was given. Nothing
reliable ia known as to the origin Of the
ffe, but 1t is supposed to have originated
In the bake oven. There was also a
furnace In the cellar which may have
caused the fire.
Mr.. Harman lost almost everything
and e.timates his loss at $4,000. Il is
covered by s5. 600 In the Cecil Company
and the Kent county, Delaware, Com.
pRny.
Miss Winnie An nierson, who kept a
fashionable millinery adjoining, was also
burned ont. Her stock OF 20 Ids was
carried out but very much damaged. 1t
Is doubtful whether there was any In.
surance on her stock. Her loss falls
heavy and will reach $500.
The building occupied by Miss Ander-
son belonged to Mrs. ]. A. HarmAn,
mother Of Walter +. HarmAn, and was
totally destroyed. Her loss is 1000,
fully covered by insurance.
The loss Of Meyer Kahn, who occupied
q dwelling and store within 10 feet Of
Miss Anderson was heavy. All Of his
goods were removed, thinking IL impossi.
BILE to save the bnilding. By super
human efforts Of our young men tie
building was saved.
There is no fire organization in this
town aud buckets are the only wespopt
we have to fight with. Fortunately fer
the town there was plenty of water apd
the roofs Of the houses were covered with
snow. Kahn's loss 10 heavy and will be
about %, 500, but covered by insurance
But for the snow and . plentiful supply
Of water the entire centre OF the town
would have been burned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
F,rty Years in sacred Bonds

Mr.. and Mrs. James Cam celebrated
their golden Wedding at their home near
Glasgow on Tuesday week. Guests from
the surrounding country assembled al
the house at noon and nook marriage
ceremony was peri 'rmed. The Rev.
Thomas NJ. Cam ofioiated, and Mrs R.
+. Cam, the original bridesmaid, acted
in that oapsoity again. The aged bride
and groom made as fervid responses to
the minister as they did so years ago.
After the ceremony, . sumptuous fepssi
WAS served in the lsrge dining room, and
the delighted guests dispersed after sew
eral hours Of pleasant conversation. II Il
noticeable that this ia the second golden
wedding anniversary in the same family,
the former being that OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew EIiAson, which occurred about
two years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

The members Of the levy court held q
private conference with the Trustees Of
the Poor at the amshouse yesterday
weak for the purpose Of considering
the feasibility Of turning the new insane
asylum at Hars's Corner over to the State
II the latter can be induced to purchase
and maintain II. There was considerable
debate over the matter, II being generally
believed that the new building was large
enough to accommodate all the patients
insane In the state. After the discussion,
which favored the transfer, the attorney
OF the court was directed to prepare .
measure TO present to the LegislAture,
empowering the State to purchase and
maintain an insAne asylum; to authorize
this county to dispose of its building
erected for the insane, and to give the
State the privilege Of purchasing the
building providing the price can be
agreed upon.
The details oi the matter were not given
fully, but II Is probably the intention Of
the trainers of the measure to have each
county pay share toward the support OF
the institution commensurate with the
number Of its patients cared for. A Joint
committee oonsistinp Of Levy Court Com.
missioners Hsman, Shslloross, Cheairs,
Taylor and Msckey aud Trustees Will
llsms, Coooh, Laokey, Hossinger and
Baldwin was appointed to take charge Of
the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
REonIYINa TIE NEWS.
Great Indignation Expressed mt the
Legtslature's Aetfon-A Delegation
fO Bower.

Great Indignation Expressed mt ths
Legislatures Aetfon-A Delegation
90 Dover.
The news Of the House Of Representa-.
tives falling to pass the representation
amendment last week was given to the
public through the GAZETTE, aud was
received with feelings Of intense indigna-
tion which were freely expressed on all
sides. The action Of Representative
Salisbury in connection with the amend
ment was emphAtioAlly denounced, and
Mr.. Salisbury himself was harsnly
condemned for his arbitrary course
in opposing the bill. Friends
Of the measure here treated
the obstructive action Of the ak oppo
nents Of the bill Is an outrage, and an
insult to the people OF this county while
even those who fsl, but little interest In
the measure itself expressed the feeling
that the Legislature, or the six members
whom they referred to as "party wreck
ers," had committed serious error. The
time for discussing the merits OF the bill,
they claim, had passed as such .
measure had been promised by the party
and the pArty's pledges should not have
been violated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Sheriff Ford Thursday sold the prop
erty Of J. M. Andrewi at Bellevue quar-
rIes. Daring the sale the interest Of the
Italians was represented by . representa-
tive Of the italian consul Of Philadelphia,
and Harvey B Vandegrift. The sale
only amounted to $2,40O, out OF which
each Italian wac paid one months wages
The navvies seemed pleased at having
recovered this much, however, aud
showed no i'll feeling during the disposal
Of the property. Mr.. Andrews and his
son wers present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
RBRREs ENTArIPE HEARM
A Gard From That Member and a
Letter From One OF His COnBtft.

A Gard From That Member and a
Letter From One of His COnstlt,
uents.
Representative HeRrn publishes the
following in the Delaware Democrat.
Mr.. Editor ask small space in your
paper in which to justify my course and my
vote on the proposed constitutional amend
ment, giving New Castle county increased
representation in the General Assembly.
voted against the measure because knew
that great majority of the people of my
county were opposed to this measure and be-
cause the bill could not be defended upon any
principle OF reason or argument, except
that the State convention approved
the measure. do not recognize
the right Of State convention
to instruct me how to vote on any question.
l was not nominated by State convention.
took an oath to perform my duties with
fidelity and think that 1 am as capable Of
understanding my duties as the average dele
gate to State convention. As the question
Is likely TO again appear before the General
Assembly, and as shall again have to cast
vote upon it, desire an expression Of opinion
to me from the leading men of my county
upon this question, either by letter or other
wise, so that can vote on the question in
accordance with the wish Of the people who
| elected me member o: the General Assembly.
JOSEPH b. HEARN.
February 9th, 1885.
The same mail which brought the
Democrat also brought to the GAZETTE
the following letter from one Of the lead
log men whom Mr.. HeaIn expresses q
desire TO hear from:
| Editor Gazette d journal: II would seem
| that Representative Hearn must have most
implicit faith in his own judgment i! he can
afford to act on it in opposition to the opinions
Of nine-tenths Of the leaders OF his party /;
and perfect child's faith in bis ability to
offer acceptable excuses to his constituents,
il be can vote against measure that he was
elec ed to endorse. Had he giyent the amend
ment his support his defense would have
been easy /; he had carried ont the will Of
the party and the people as expressed in
their convention, and that would bethe end Of
it, But, il one half the trouble that we have
good reason to fear comes from his defeating
the representation amendment, what excuse
will he offer? That he believed John f.
Salisbury was safer leader than Mr.. Bayard
or Governor Stockley That he had chance
TO go back on New Castle county and did il Z
That he did not believe it policy to keep Q
promise Such fimsy excuses will avail but
little in the day OF reckoning, and he will find
his name on the black list Of every citizen of
SUSSEX.
soUTH MILFORD, Feb. 27, 1885.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
The Fatal MniI.


James Warren Smith. q lad Of about 10
years OF age, son Of Edward K. Smith Of
South Pennsgrove, ran q nail in his foot
about four months ago. A few days after
the foot became very much swollen and
painful, resulting In the lookjaw. By
careful nursing he became better, and
hopes were entertained OF his recovery
but he gradually pined away and OF
Saturday night last death ended hi
sufferines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
Large Chureh wedding.

Aubrey Vlndever, confidential score
tary Of l. N. Mills, superintendent Of the
Delaware railroad, was married In this
city Thursday afternoon to Miss Addie
Hoifscker Of this city. The ceremony Was
performed in 81. Psul's NJ. K. Church by
the Rev. Rufus Il. Adams assisted by the
ohuroh's former pastor, the Rev. Madison
A. Richards of Philsdelphia. There was
large oonoourse Of guests IN attendance
upon the ceremony. After the services a
reception was given At the BRIDES home,
at Ninth and Madison streets. The bridal
company received many offerings from
friends. They will in the future reside al
Smyrna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
soARoI1Y oF oYsrERs.
Impossible 10 Get at Oysters for TN
lce-Pr1ces Going Up.

Impossible 20 Get at Oysters for the
lce-Prfces Going Up.
A. L. Ainsoow said on ThurBday that
the oyster supply is becoming very small
on account Of the recent cold weather,
and that If the Zoe does not break up a
rise even in restaurant prices may be
anticipated. Mr.. Alnscow sad that Of
late at one OF the principal plsntinR
grounds, Morris River Cove, the fishers
had to haul the oysters Ave miles over
the ice to shipping place aAd that to
haul them in large numbers wAs bscom-
ing impossible. he produced letters on
the subject from fishermen Il various
points speaking Of the impessibility to
get at the blvslves beoAus4sn the ios.
and some said they had entIbely quit for
the present. The quality Of the oysters
remains about the same, and II there is
any change At all, It is for the worse.
The supply Of oysters In Baltimore has
been reduced until Il is not equal to
fourth Of the demand, even As quadrupled
prices.
In Philadelphia, dealers are paying $2,
and in Wilmington e1.60 to o. more per
barrel than they have paid for . long
time. Suoh a scarcity has not been
know for seven or eight years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Mary Sheehan, the young impostor, who
feiRued sickness while on p, W. & B.
railroad train recently, and was brought
to this city where she was cared for about
two weeks, has turned up in Baltimore,
and las had another attack Of the sams
Simulated ailment, hemorrhages and
hysteria. A physician there who at
tended her was at first unable
to ascertain the cause OF the flow
Of blood from the mouth and
nose, but an examination was made, and
It was discovered that she could produce
the blood flow by hitting herself on tn ,
nose few slight taps. Her hemorrhages
were accompanied by hystsriA and
spasms, which were speedily overcome
upon the application Of an electric bat
terry, which the woman took q great dis
like too, and would rouse up Immediately
upon hearing It being prepared for use
upon her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
nover,. sI1.s,on EuDd.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal b
DOVER, M'Toh 1.-The missionary COL
lection was iaken up in the NJ Z. Sunday
school this afternoon aud 1898 81 was
contributed TO the cause by the several
classes. List year 1855 8S was contributed.
This morning $50 was taken up in the
church. Notwithstanding the Methodists
have just paid of an IS 600 debt fol
church repairs, they contributed liberRlly
ID day to the cause OF missions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

City Auditor Ball Saturday morning sold
the house OF Mrs. Mary X, butcher, on
Frsuklin street above Eighth, to satisfy
liens held by the city for paving, &c.. 70
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., for "a, 900. The
sale Is subject to first mortgage and the
amount Of the lien with expenses Of the
aala
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Letters testamentAry on the estate Of
George Grelles, deceased, Christiana hum
dred, were Friday granted Peter Murphey
by Register Grubb. Saturday morn
ing letters Of administration on the estate
Of Susan Carpenter, deceased, Whining
ton, were granted Lucas Alrichs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Nearly s3,500 were reRliz,j last week
At Bdwgrd L. Clark's public sHls nesr
Clark's Corner, Red Lion hundred Horses
sold at from $ll9 to $500; two yeAr-old
colts at from sll5 to S13l 80, On eight.
NOR ths.rId colt for sS7 so; cove at from
$40 to 500; pigs for s5 chickens fol
81 80 . pair; four months old heiter foi
&25; cloy or hay for Sl6 80 ton . reaper
for $3.50 market wagon for slo0, and 8
hCrse rake for e31
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

BALTIMORE Feb. rs TO day iniorma.
tion was had Of the probable ssseis Of
Keen & Hagerty, who made an sssigu.
ment for the benefit OF their creditors.
The assets are estimated at 1850, 900 In
cluding collateral pledged for borrowed
money and tine liabilities at 3 fraction
over $4,000. No meeting Of creditors
has yet been called.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
COLONEL DoUGLAss DEAD.
The Insurance Commissioner Ex.
pires Suddenly at HIS Home Last

= A1O ANA-
pires Suddenly at HIS Home Last
Evening.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, Feb. 28.-Col. Henry Clay
Douglsss, one OF our most highly es-
teemed and influential business men,
died suddenly last evening at about 8
O'Clock. When death overlook him he
was at home, and while walking, fell to
the floor unconscious. Restorative meas.
ures were Immediately taken but without
avail. His sudden demise is attributed
to severe cold, which he had previously
contracted, and to many is q shocking
surprise, as he Was yesterday seen Of bis
office. At the time OF his death he was
insurA-oe commissioner Of the State Of
Delaware, and an active and extensive
grain dealer at Clayton, which business
he had successfully pursued for a nun.
Der Of years. He was thorough. going
Democrat.
Many friends will mourn his LOSE, al
he was generally regarded as q kind
hearted, charitable man. His age Wal
about 55 years, and q wife, one son, snt
daughter survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Charles H. Lukens, formerly Of this
city, who has charge OF the extensive
saw mills Of the Mexican Central Railway
Company, will leave after two months
visit 70 friends here for his home, City Of
Mexico, this evening, stopping at New
Orleans to attend the Worlds fair few
DAYS,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
Election at New CASTLE.

special Dlspatchtto Gazette and Journal.
New CASTLE, Feb. 26.-An election
for members of'the board of education
will be held on Saturday, March 7th,
The election will be for four members
three for three years each, and one fol
two years, to fill the vacancies caused by
the expiration Of the terms Of Messrs
Rllicott, Hermann, Worthington and
Rckles. Robert Dillon and George w
Duncan have been appointed Judges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
sudden Death Of a Boy.

While building stove 6te, Monday
morning, John ]. McGu're, aged Is years,
Hed At his home, on Forrest street near
Twelfth. There had not been the sishtes,
indication Of his having been ill. DR..
Springer expressed the opinion that death
a. caused by hesrt diseAss aud Deputy
Coroner Smith gave certificate to that
effect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
Death OF sIaior.GeneraI woods.

CnoIKSArr, Feb. 27,-Major-G General
Charles R. Woods, retired, was found
dead in bed yesterday at his home in
Newark, Ohio. The cause OF his death
was paralysis Of the heart. He was 66
years old and was q brother Of William
B. Woods, associate justice Of the United
States Supreme Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

In 81. Louis, Thursday evening, Thomas
Bostwick, . well.knowp saloon keeper,
shot and killed Mrs. J. B. Modue, wife o.
bookkeeper, and then committed
suicide, The tragedy was enacted in I
disreputRble house. Bostwick was I
married man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Z. ). West, B. s o. telegraph line.
man, fell from telegraph pole,A distance
Of about 4n feet, al Front and Union
streets, Thurrday an 4 fractured his right
heel. The force Of his fall was greatly
broken by the deep snow upon which he
aliohtad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Bad luck still attends the steamer
Heroe. On Saturday week Bpgineer ]. P
Croker formerly Of Chester jumped from
the craft into the water and was drowned.
II is believed he suiolded, as he made nc
effort to accept the aid preferred him, but
sank out OF sight at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
improvements ut Bancrof,,s

The mills Of Joseph Bancroft & Sons,
on the Brsudywine, will undergo exten-
sive imT rovements In the spring. II is
the intention TO tear ont and rebuild
savrrAl Old and small buildings, and also
to enlarge and rearrsnge the cotton
factory. The machine shops will also be
| improved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
The Frenoh R,eo Embarxo,

PARIS, Feb. 2S.-The Telegraph thinks
the hasty decision Of the government 10
declare an embargo on rice In China viii
soon be reacinded In order to avoid q
conflict with England, which the paper
declares would be an RurOpesn misior
tune.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

SANTA FE., N. NJ, Feb. az Jose Tru
jello GalligAs, who murdered Moguel
Molano and wife about week ago at Las
Morias and afterwards killed his OWE
wife and l0,yeRrs.old daughter, was cap
tured by q band Of 40 armed men, ant
shot dead in the mountains on Wednes
| day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
on for California.

Lewis B. Fighter, formerly in the whole
sale and retail cigar business in this city,
and quite we'll known, has started for
California, intending to locate there and
engage In business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
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Death MhtIo nm a VIsIf

Mrs. Hsaton Of Philadelphia came to
this city last week 10 visit her dsue ehter,
who lives on Fifth street between Poplar
and Lombard. She wAs taken Ill with
pneumonia and died on Saturday after
noon. Eef remains were removed to
PhilAdelphia Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Register Grubb Thursday granted
leiters testamentAry upon the will Of the
late William z. Derickson of Christians
hundred 10 Newton J. Deriokson, executor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05


GRAYsoE, KY, Feb. 27.-About 2
O'Clock this morning William Neal re-
ceived . telegram from Acting Governor
HindmAn granting him a respite for 80
days. Sheriff Armstrong doubted the
authority Of the telegram at hrst
and Immediately telegraphed for
confirmation. Governor Hindman
responded confirming #, and begged the
sheriff to save Meals life. The guards
were aroused, and In few minutes after
the reception Of the telegram Neal, 40
oompanied by heavy escort, started for
the eastern Kentucky junction 10 catch
the train for Mt. Sterling. The matter
was kept quiet until 8 O'Clock this morn
ing. When II became known, much In
dignAtion was expressed by majority Of
the people, but few expressed satisfao-
tion. A large crowd had gathered here
to see the hanging. Neal was overjoyed
at the reception Of the news.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

Letters sesiamentary on the estate Of
Sarah g. BesSa, deceased, New Castle
hundred, have been granted Reuben p.
Janvier, executor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

The VuloAni1sd Fibre Company has on
hand big contract for rollers at the rate
Of 5000 per day, which will last for IL
montha'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
WlIIlam NenI Reapited.

TRANSPORT, Ky, Feb. l27.-L Lieutenant
Governor Hindman has granted William
Neal respite for 80 days. Neal was to
have been hanged 81 Giayson, KY, to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

6OVhhi rev. AopAoeohtbtVh
amendment had = narrow escape from
death this mornipg, and only by q tie
vote was kept from being buried SO
deeply that 1t would never agsin have
seen the light Of day. And the affair was
due to the unwise action oil number OF
its friends in leaving Dover without
counting upon the effect Of their
departure.
The Absentees were Speaker Comegys
and Representatives Armstrong, Moore
and Wilson Of New Castle county, SohAb-
niger and Bennett Of Kent, and Tatmsn
and Truitt OF Sussex, all firm friends Of
the amendment. This left only l3 MEM
bers present, among whom were the en-.
tire six who voted against the amendment
when II was frat put upon Its final pas
sage.
The House met al 10 O'Clock, with Mr..
Barlow in the chair. The danger Of the
situation was ct once made apparent
when Mr.. Adams arose and moved to take
the representation amendment from the
table. Mr.. Barlow looked rather startled,
and put the question with considerable
trspidation, but Mr.. Brown came to the
rescue with motion to indefinitely post
pone Mr.. AdAms' motion, which prevailed
unanimously, every body voting for II.
Mr.. saulsbury then arose, and with a
vivid recollection Of his well-known
knowledge Of parliamentary tactics the
friends Of the amendment srembled In
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05

DOVER, Feb. 26.-Just befors the noon
adjournment to day Mr.. Brown moved for
a reconsideration Of the vots by which
the increased representation amendment
vas defeated yesterday.
The motion was adopted by . vote Of
Is to g.; those voting In the negative
being Messrs, Adams, Atkins, Caunou,
Howe and 5aulabury. Mr. HsArn was
present and voted "sye." MIR. Bennett
was absent.
Ou motion Of Mr.. Barlow, the bill was
then laid on the table, where II will be
left until fufic!ent votes are assured for
its passage. ......- ..-