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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
SMYRNA.


bombay Hook Ice BOuDd-A Course
OF Lectures.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
Smyrna, Feb 24-The roads at Bombay
book, which are completely covered wi b
ice, are impossible for smooth hod horses
Iu oommemoration Of Washington's
birthday the banks were closed yesterday
An original company of jubilee singers
Of Fisks University are billed for the town
hall next Tuesday evening.
John Tucker of this t,wn, workman
on the gravel train, was severely injured
yesterday while coupling cars.
The revival meetings at the M. Il
Church came to cloae Sunday night.
William Wilds, Jr., Of Smyrna, hss
accepted position as travelling salesman
with Quisiey & Mullen.
On Saturday, Reese Bell Of Whining
ton, sold at public sale the property O.
Susan q. Bell, deceased, at her late resi-
denoe. Fair prices were realized.
Arrangements have been made by tb'
SmyrnH Record. to have the following
eoturers here: On next Thursday even
ing, The Rev. Waldo Messaros, OF
CLOCKS in Our NUses;" Thursdsy
March 9Th, Major Moses Veal Thursasy
March 18th, Charles Emory Smith, ediso
Of the Philadeiph'a ReIs; Thursday
March 18Th, A. K Mcclure, editor Of tb'
PhilAdelphis Times; Thursday, Marol
| 26ih, the Rev. Waylaud Hoyi.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
rhisxsn I'm King street.

Aided by the darkness and weather,
sneak thieves operated very successfully
in King street market last night, and sew
sral market men between Sixth aud
Righth streets were greatly surprised
when they opened their wagons this
morning. The robbed are G 7. Sstterth-
walt, 80 or 40 pounds OF beet and pan
Of lard Staple Ford, half hog; s, G.
Holmes, q quarter Of veal, two pieces o.
beef, horse blanket ald sn overcoAt
The wagon Of j. Thompson was als'
entered, but nothing was taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
a DHLAWARRAA's APPLICATION.
He would Ltke to be Letter Car.
Fier wish a Push Cart.


He would Like to be q Letter Car.
rier wish Push Cart.
Postmaster Huidekoper Of Philadelphia,
has received the following letter "from
we'll known man In 8 small town in Della
wares"
DEAR SIR: Be 80 obliging and kind as to
answer my letter as fully and as soon as you
can. Please not put it of lest you forget;
Soon after the President takes his seat
would like 10 be letter. carrier in Philadel-
phia, in case the occupation is not too labor
fous and the pay satisfactory. am pretty
strong, and as active, perhaps, as any man IN
the d. 8. A. Am good scholar. Am not
only strictly honest but truly pious. Have
first rate health. Belong to. one Of the
most respectable and moral families in
Delaware. Can give the best reference as
regards character. wish to know: First
Will you try and get me such q situation
Second. Will you tell me who l had best
apply TOT Third. The general weight OF the
daily letter bags, and il the business would
pay for q push cart2 Had / best apply to
the mayor. How soon. Fourth. What Ii
the general pay2 Do persons have to engage
by the quarter, or by the year, or week, or FOL
any specified time; If they wish, for foul
yearB?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Ere I'm Carolins County.

The dwelling Of James 8. Willis in the
Fourth district, two miles from Hynson,
Caroline county, Nd, was destroyed by
Are on Saturday afternoon. Everything
upstairs was burned ss the roof was
about TO fall in when discovered, includ-
ing all the clothes Of the family except
those worn that day. Mrs. Willis had
made fire In q room in which there had
been no fire for some time, and 1t In sup
posed that the chimney was foul and
probably ignited and . falling spark
set fre 10 the roof. No Insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

The strange woman who was stricken
with apoplexy on Washington and New
York express train, on its arrival in this
city on Saturday evening, February l4sh,
Ia rapidly recovering under the treatment
Of the almshouse authorities and In day
or two, 1t is thought, she will be able to
leave that institution. Speech returned
{, her on Saturday afternoon and siuoe
then she has been able to talk with ease.
She says that her name is Mary Sheehan
and that her home is in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Judge Cummins presided at yesterday
morLiag's session Of the municipal court.
Luoo Figelini and Giovanni DstUri, two
Italians were charged with stesling 10
chickens from the hen roost OF Joseph H.
Weldin, farmer living on the Philadel,
phia turnpike, about three miles from
this city, Dominiot Lsmaocbis acted as
interpreter. By testimony 1t was shown
that Mr.. Weldin and his sons last night
about IL O'Clock heard q noise In the
chicken house and looking out
the window saw the men
emerge from II. The thieves
lied and several shots were sent after
them. A team was then taken and the
foot prints in the snow were followed.
They were passed on the turnpike and
the pursuing party went ahead and got
officers Cathoart and Tibbett. They then
wen, back to the Brandywine bridge and
arrested them when they reached H.
While returning home Mr.. Weldin and
his son found several chickens in the
snow pierced through the head with some
sharp instrument, The Italians were
eaoh held In 1900 bail for court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Arthur Il. Cantwell, we'll known In this
city and Dover, where he was employed
as a oompos,tor, died in New Haven Tues
day Of hemorrhsge Of the bowels. He
was born in Blkton and was 80 years old.
For a few m ,n,hs past he had been en-
ployed ON the New Haven Morning NeDs.
Recently he worked on the Dover Dela
Dareas, and about 8 year ago was in the
employ Of the James & Webb Company
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
A Rernarkapie meteor.

A very remarkable meteor passed over
Victoria, British Columbia, at O'Clock
Mondau morning. An Associated Press
dispatch says: SIT was OF enormous
q - and Rppesred like mass OF Molten
iron. The noise CAUSED by its passage
was like that of escaping steam. Smoke
and flames were thrown off by the meteor
II was seen to descend into the sea, q
cloud Of spray and steam markipg the
spot,s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

OF RleuRo.PneumOnta Stricken Cat-
sle SOLD an Philadelphia.

the Sold am Rhtt@uehphhn.
DR.. Francis Bridge, Pennsylvania state
veterinary surgeon, whose duty it is to In
spect meat after slaughter and before II is
sold, was arrested Friday afternoon at bis
house, Fifty-third and Vine streets, Philadel.
phia, charged with conspiring with John
Kester OF Kennett Square, Pa, to permit
diseased meat to be sold in the market.
The meat, which is alleged to have been
tainted with contagious pleuro-pneumonia,
was the property of Kester, and was passed
upon by DR.. Bridge, who gave certificate
that IL was clean and at to be eaten. DR..
Knight Of Kenneth square who examined the
lungs Of some Of the animals, claimed that
the meat was diseased, while DR.. Bridge in
Sisted that there were no evidences Of the
alleged trouble.
The arrest was made upon complaint
made by man named Poulson. W. A. and
Harrison Ripple of No. $50 Market street.
who, it is alleged, dealt in the Questionable
meat, were also accused In the affidavit, and
they were arrested by Detective oolburn. The
prisoners were given hearing Friday
afternoon at the central station. They were
held in $1,000 bail for further hearing on
Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
More naItImore Aan,rnmept..

E6oclhts Ffesp Dlspatoh " 'pscia' . 100,
BALTIMORE Feb. Is --tleors4 V Keen,
Jsmss s. Bagerty aud James r utgsrty,
trading ss Ks n & Hsgerty, msrats9,urers
and Wholesale dealers ia tiH epf
japsuned ware, inside an assi,'n
uent to day to Frank 6iaerli for
the benefit of their creditors. The bOni
the trustee is 100000. canriss u.
Ringgold, gentlemen's furnishing goods,
assigned to Robert Hodges, ios the benefit
OF his creditors trustse's bond g n0p
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Philadelphia Markets.

,nsasiSae3 / ross DispAlon % spscisl SirSs
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.-Flour. dull and
weak.
Wnest. unsettled and de lining; No. vest
ern red, S8I<c.; No. do. s0aSlc; No. Penn
syivania do, 83a93]6c.; No Delaware do ,
Corn. firm steamer, 5la52c.; sail yellow and
mixed 52a53c No. 8, 50a5le
oats, uet and STEADY; No z white, o17sc.'
No. 3, do ,36kc. No. mixed, 3oa3ox'
Butter quiet and easter ; western, good TO
choice, lSa22c.
Eggs, QUIET and stronger; extras, 2Sa2Skc:
Cheese, quiet and easy; Ohio hats, choice,
liz INC
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
wanted 60 be q Printers Devil,

A lad named James Watson, aged II
years, living in New Castle ran away
from home Monday and in company
with . young man named William
Vaughans came TO this city. he took
lodging at the house Of one Dennis
Vauahans, No sos Christians street,
where he was arrested at the instance OF
his father by Sergeant Hatton and
Officer Mcbride. He said he wanted TO
get the position Of copy holder on one oil
the newspapers. he was returned home
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Another ballot for U Ii,ed ssAses 5ene.
tor was taken by the illinois Lsg'sls,ur-
Yesterday, in joint convention. The
Democrats Sustained from voting, and NJ
vote stood Logs1, 1ol; Washburp, l,
In the sensts OF Massachusetts yeat=fs
day the COMM Tee on eleo'ioos reported
resolve providing inr bsnn'Al ea'',as "
tn. general can't. ST. hnni~ - .
vote Of 1853 . SIS the resnl0, 'a' ~ ritl
electors was or6ared 10 b. lit!r n,
The bill proa bjdaF tbs ssl 4 n h.
tween the boors o. 10 O'Clock = ,n, >.
6 o'clock, IN, was ordered ca airi
reading By vote Of liz to sS. al. sHeud-
ments being rejected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Associated i'ress dispatch by special Wires.
NORFOLK, VA, Feb 25.-A fire this
morning destroyed Gwathmey's ware
house containing about $50 bales Of cot
ton and Vaughan & Barnes' warehouse
containing about 800 balee. The cotton
in Gwathmey's warehouse was owned by
Battle, Burns Il Co., Everett Bros 4 Glib
son and W. w Gwathmey & Co. The Lesson
the buildings is estimated at $22, 600 and
on cotton $125, 900, all covered BY in
surauce. The fire originated in Gwsth'
mey's building, and sparks swept intt
Vaughan & Barnes building through
broken pRnes in the windows.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

There Is now TO be seen at Wawssset
station, on the Wilmington & N rtheru
railrosd, the rare spectacle Of shaft of
ice about two feet In diameter, rising from
the Braudywins creek In an almost even
thickness to the top Of the railroad tank,
fully 80 feet. The les Ia formed by the
fret zing Of the water running from the
ovs,fiow pips Of the tank, and presents =
beautiful appearance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

AT the public sale Of Apn and Thomas
Brown, Christians hundred, Thuraday
horses were sold for $l57, $le9 s1s6, 9127,
sl55, 1850, $50; COWS, $62 so, s47 30,
rs so, $50, $50, s45, $b2, $50, s37; corn,
Sc oenls per bushel hay, &l6.26 per ton,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

PRATTS FOOD, for Horses and Cattle ia a
carefully prepared medicatsd food, and is cele-
brated for It's al erative and assimilativs pro-
perties. It rapidly increases the volume Of
u ilk and places cows in perfect health and re.
Of the year, and is calculated to be fed with
your regular feed, and costs only about one
and onehalf cents each feed Ask your dealer
for 1t. ]. s. KELLER & CO., No. 1875 South
Second street, Philadelphia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Thomas Clxde,s Estate.

An inventory Of the estate Of the late
Thomas Clyde was filed in ii Q office Of the
register Of wills Friday, wl,ich foots up
$2,04l 1892 so. OF this amount $795,00O re-
presents the capital stock of the Clyde Steam
ahip Company, and $515,000 real estate in
Philadelphia, Norfolk and Richmond, Va,
and Newborn, N. O.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
the HambIy case Postponed.

The long pending suit of ThOmss G.
Hambly Va. the Delaware, Maryland Il
Virgins railroad, set down for trial at
the next term OF the United States dis
trIot court, has again been postponed,
aud will mot come up before the June
term OF the court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Arthur Horsey of Third and French streets,
aP., W. d B. shifting engine employe, while
coupling cars at Water and Poplar Saturday
morning, about O'Clock, had his right hand
so badly mashed that DR.. Kane, the railroad
at the wrist. After the operation had been
performed the unfortunate man was taken to
the almshouse hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

M.F. Powell Of Red Lion, intending
to leave the county will dispose Of his
stock Of COWS, horses, mules and aheep,
also hay and farming implements at
publio sale on March I'd next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
NEW CASTLE.
Death OF James HI. Wise-The Har.
Dor Nearly CLOSED.

Death OF James HI. wise-The Har.
Dor Nearly Closed.
special Correspondence OF ttazette and Journal.
New CASTLE, Feb. % James b. Wise,
young man aged ~ years, died Of
throat consumption at his home on Sat-
urday. He was q kind, loving son and
brother, true friend, and was much re-
i,peoted and beloved by all who knew
him. For several years he had
been paymaster at The Delaware
Iron Compsny's works, where he hal
gained by his upright conduct the earnest
regard Of the entire establishment. The
funeral will take place on Tuesday after
noon at 8 O'Clock. Services will be held
ct the Methodist church.
The suppers held at the town hall on
Friday and Saturday nights were not
beyond ex 1eotatlons in results; cause,
too much skating rink in town. About
125 took supper during the two evenings
A little over $50 WAS realised.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 25.-The funeral Of
James q Wise took place from his late
home this city, at 8 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, and was largely attended, the
Methodist church, at which services were
held, being crowded with sympathizinR
friends. Adelphia Lodge, Kuis hts Of
Pythias, Of which the deceased was .
member, was in attendance.
Services were conducted by the pastor,
the Rev. N. NJ. Browne, assisted by the
Rev. Jsmes T. Scott Of Christians. Mr..
Browne preached 8 most impressive
sermon and spoke very ieeliugiy and
enthusiastically OF the deAth OF one &c
greatly admired and esteemed. Mr.. Scott
made an address sulogizing the manly
| life and character Of the dtparted.
The following testimonial signed by the
members Of the PASTORS Bible class, wal
submitted by them and read by the
pastor:
"We, the members Of the pastor'i
bible CLAWS, Of which our deceased frient
was q member do hereby express on
sorrow ct the loss Of one we so highly
esteemed IS . thoughtful, studiou
scholar, whose quiet, unobtrusiv
dsmeanor made mis- utterancss the NOR
impressive, and whose preparation OF tn
lesson Indicated love for the study o
the word, and showed no ordinary appre
citation of divine truth and no doubt
In the closing hour OF life opened clearl
to his mind and Heart the way OF life
leading him up to that immortal stat
upon which he has now on
tered. His vacant seat among ui
we trust, will be oon'tsu
reminder Of our mortality and his depai
turs from us in the bloom OF early mar
hood will prompt us to seek q READINGS
,or the change which may come to
before the eye becomes dim or the ste
, feeble with age. We will cherish th
memory Of our departed classmats an
no pc our friendship may be renewed
= the land where death never enters.
tn, family OF our friend we teader on
, heartfelt sympathy, and the school
! wt,ioh he has been fAithfr
attendant from early childhood ,express'
+, sorrow for the great loss sustained"
a The deceased, who WAS ~ years OF ag
4 was a devout and studious young ma
|. ard his utterances during mis- illness We
exceedingly oonsolatary to his bsreav'
= parontB.
4 The body was deposited in the fsmi
i lot in the II. e. churohysrd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Deatha from Dreaded diseases.

Henry Thomas, oolored, aged about 80
years, died suddenly OF heart disease al
his home, at Eighth and TatnAll streets,
on Monday. He had just gotten out Of
his bed, and was ia the sot Of taking mp
some Of his clothing when seized by the
fatal attack, and, dropping over on the
door, he instantly expired. The coroner
will issue q certificate Of death from
natural causes. Samuel Curry, aged IS
yeara, died suddenly Monday at his
home, Twelfth and Lombard streets, OF
heart disease. Lewis Mcguire. a ship
Joiner, aged Sc years, died At his home,
Heald and claymont streets, Monday Of
consumption.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

John Z. Ireland, aged 70 years, died
very suddenly II his home on West
Ninth street early Monday morning, Of
paralysis Of the heart The coroner was
called to investigate the death and gave
certificate to the effect that 1t was due
to natural causes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
steamers Can be Chartered.

Excursion parties wishing to visit
points either mp or down the river can 1
charter the large steamer Rspublio unn
the goth Of June next, or the steamer
John A. Warner until June 30th. BY ap
plioation to Captain George W. Laokey,
No, llO4 Warrington street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
Amnuta,lon OF q Finger.

A email boy living in the eastern part
Of the city got his hand caught in the
msohinery at the railroad shops Mon.
day, aud one of his fingers was so badly
N INITIATED that 1t had to be amputated by
ur, Mann OF Tenth and Kirkwood streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

Thomas Klrkley, about 8 years old, =
pupil Of No. 8 public school, while
sliding down . bAlusser at the school
house. on Tuesday lost his balance and
fell, hurting himself badly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26

George Laws Of Penoader hundred,
Monday, sold at public sale horses at from
$92 to s34O, oxen at sll6, COWS $50,
shosts e8 so, sheep $3.50 and calves ct
from Ella to &2b.b so,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
A hon I.le Clty Fire.

SEA IsLB CRY, N. J., Feb. 24.-The
bathing establishment Of Charles sey'
mour and the cottage Of Edward Buoh.
holy were burned TO the ground about
o'olook this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
LATER.

The fire at the gas works was confined
to the west end Of the tar houee. The
loss is about &1b, 900.
The dense cloud Of smoke made by the
burning of the tar and the circulation OF
the reporI that the gas works had ex,
ploded created great excitement and
anxiety all over the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
MONDAY, MARCH 2D, 1885,
At93O O'Clock, a. m sharp,
TVRJVR UORSRS M[TLFS AND COLTS,

NV hLNh hbhohot MOhnG AN0 NObtpt
No /. Maca beautiful sorrel horse. is hands high,
coming years old, guaranteed sound, well broken
20. ) Flora, a hand,ome dark brown mare. II
hands high, coming years DID, excellent driver,
broken well to all harness. -
handsome horses, i519 hands Ii Oh, coming years
old, well mated, guaranteed sound, either OF them
No & Dove, abiack fare, 10 hands high. coming
ness very pleasant oadster first class family mare
in all resp cts, guaranteed sound.
high, Coming years I'D, excellent dii9er. broken
to al harness, and safe for lady to drive, sound
years sH Old very dmisis Is Raids high Of good
STOCK ne moS Sy and ar pr9bs sSd sss s coming 10
years old, fair driver and good WORKER SOUND;
coming years good farm mare
No 10 and II. A par Of trstclass mules % hands
N No Il Dexter.a black Gotta years old, soOdone
Is FIkSr-CLAS5 DAIRY COWS,
of them should have calves by day Of sale all win
Retfer, thor ugh.bred Durham, hsifer calf, sister
70 the above yeasrl 1 bulls @ssh putnam a 3
bull. coming years old Durham.
AZ HAD OK HOG, SduArS AND PIGS.
brood sows, with piss BY their sides, Berkshire
and Poland China stock 4hs , Of shoats, Poland
AZ HRAD OF FIRST-CLAsS WESTERN
EWE5.
viii have lambs by their sides by day of sale all
Young and healthy Il Southdown buck.
| FARMING IMPLEMENTS - farm wagons,
York XIV Was S5n snlkes Buckeye gFain and pls
phate drill nearly new II Minneapolis Irvine binder,
/ nearly new combined Champion reaper IN good
order new corn marRe ,asteel tooth stubble rakes.
new OK cart yoke. new hay tiggihgs,2 grain
ians in good order large roller. as x 100 As new;
| aSyracuse plows, . onehorse plows, double GO
plows, wheel cultivator, iron cult ators, Iron
Are cnltiVator, with attachments twin ha rows,
set Of wagon harness. set Of nearly new carri1ge
harness. sets of pillow harness good set Of 6ridies'
| collars shpyes. forks a. d hoes, srinhS one
DAIRY FIXTURES Cooley's creamer; nearly
new cans Il large churn Reid's patent bntter
worker large butter tub large milk cans, larSe
farm hell. "a ACRES OF WHEAT IN fHE
| GROUND. =, -, -
| that amount credit OF ~ months on purchaser
giving a bankable note with approved end9rser
Interest added MARTIN L. fOMELLH
u; GS ~ e. Il Bu fJo Clerk. febis,isa5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
ANo1HnR PHILADELPHIA FIAE.
A Scare About the Gas wOrks-TRe
LOnA RI6.OOO.

4 associated rrs.t DispAE4a ~ 5Iecial wires
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25.-At O'Clock
this Afternoon FIRE among tsr barrels in
the yard OF the Philadelphia Gas works
ON the east bank Of the Sohuylkill is
causing alarm on account Of the terrific
explosion which must follow If the flames
reach the large gasometer. The Wild is,
however, blowing in the opposite direo-
lion and all due preOaution lie being taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-02-26
PUBLIc SALE.

The subscriber Intending to rslInquish farming,
will SO | a. public sale lhD farm OF the late @.
Rodney, ol the road lesdI 2 ON state Road to
Glasgow, New aste hundred. one mile west OF
sar station, Delswa o railroad, on