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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
SAU AA-BRAH.


A Native Of Burmah Talks 20 tine
People OF the second Baptist
Church.
Thu members OF Second Baptist Church
aud their friends were greatly entertained
Tuesday night by SAu All. Brah % native Of
Burmsh, who leotured on the customs Of
his country and gave an oriental enter
tainment. Sau Ah-BrAh has been In this
country g number Of years and is 3
graduate of one Of the American colleges.
He Is medium sized man, OF very dark
complexion, with long, black hsir, and
dark eyes. He speaks English fuently
and has an excellent delivery. In his
lecture he explained the mode Of living
in his country, showing, as he said,
how simple and yet 30 perfect
1t was. The pulpit was tsstefully deco
rated with silk, satin, cotton, &c., the
manufactures Of BurmAh. He said that
Burmaus have rice for breakfast, dinner
and supper. They never get tired OF il, 1t
is their bread. Their vegetables and
meats are very much like the productions
OF America. In BurmRh whole family
one spoon and the one last
through mas W Whbu bub uihu0ss
lie told some amusing anecdotes Of his
ignorance when he came to this country,
and said that at dinner party in Bos-
ton, given in his honor, kind-hesrted
lady Instructed him ss to table etiquette
and particularly sdmonished him TO wipe
his mouth with his napkin; not to make
a noise when he drank his tea, and to
take but one piece Of pie. He told how
indignant he WAS when the waiter took his
plate before he had been given anything
to eat, and said he wiped his mouth
every time he put anything in It and
when asked what he wanted said 'some-
thing to eat and little Of everything"
During the lecture he sang number Of
songs in his native tongue and donned
the vsrjous costumes Of the country. He
also showed the Burmsn's mode Of sleep
ing and praying and displayed numerous
articles in bamboo, among them being .
bed. In q short time he will lecture
In the same church on the religion and
education Of the Burmans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
TIE LBYY ooURr.
Last Meeting of the Present Conn
nnlbstoners.


mlsstoners.
The levy court held the last meeting OF
ito rs al year In the oourt heuse Tuesds :
morning. AL the msmbsrs were In
attendance and President Shalioross
presided.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Taylor, George
Gay, Esq, attorney for the court, was
directed 10 enter satisfaction on the judg-
msnt on the official bond OF Richard r.
Hanson, collector for Appoquinimink
hundred, for 1881.
A motion appropriating 300 for re.
pairs to bridges and osussways In Apo
quinimink hundred subjeoI to the order
Of James 7. Taylor was passed.
Upon the petition Of number Of oiti-
Gems school district No. So presented by
hr. CheAira q committee was appointed to
select site for the erection Of new
school house III the district. The chair
appointed Messrs. r. 8. Dunlap, M. d.,
William Beck and William Polk to con-
stitute committee.
On motion OF Mr.. Cheairs the county
assessors outside OF Wilmington hundred
were instructed to post lit Of dog
assessments with the regular court ASSESS
ments.
Mr.. Sllyers presented resolution ex-
tending vote Of thanks to the chairman,
8. =. Shalloross, for the courteous discharge
Of his duties. Mr.. Silver was called upon
to deliver a valediotory, but owing to his
modesty he declined to make public
leave taking Of his fellow-members.
AT noon the last session Of the present
body sdjournrd. The next meeting is
axed by law for Tuesday, February Sd,
1885.
The retiring members Of the oourt are :
Christian Febiger, representing Whining
ton hundred, the counsellor and hnsn-
cier Of the minority. He Ia succeeded by
Il. D. Hickman, saddler. Samuel Silver,
from New Castle hundred, the parlia-
mentarian and orator Of the court is sue.
oseded by Robert Morrison, farmer and
contractor. Amos Sharpleas Of Christians
hundred, the silent member, is succeeded
by Thomas ToyA hotel proprietor. Henry
G. Mshaffy Of Bfandywine, tho politician
Of the minority and the protector OF q
Wholesale distribution Of burial plots on
Cherry Island marsh, is succeeded by
Isaac N. Grub, one OF the most
prominent farmers and practical business
men OF the hundred. DR.. L. Frank Eli.
son of Penosder hundred, the Swinton o.
the minority, has also been conspicuous
for his general Efficiency. BE Ia sue
ceeded by Thomas W. McCraeken, q lead
ing farmer Of the hundred The court
will elect officers at the next meeting and
fill various positions through the county
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
NE RARK.

christmas Entertainment - Third
sale OF No. 80 school - Business
Changes.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, Dec. 31.-The M. e. Sunday
school celebrated Christmas last evening
and the programme rendered consisted Of
very interesting and appropriate exer.
cIses. Bags Of candies and oranges were
presented 10 the scholars.
Mr.. Harnish Of Lancaster, Pa has pur-
chased the property OF Robert e. CrOes,
on Main street.
School house No. 80 and lot was sold to
John Lewis on Saturday, for $4,000. II
Is the third time the property has been
offered for sale, and It realized $500 more
than at any previous sale.
William Wilson, boot and shoe mer-
chant, intends building a new store on
Main street.
The meeting Of the citizens Of the town
to hear the report of the committee or
the extension Of the boundaries was post
poned, as the committee had not met or
account of being SO busy during the
holidays.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

specialCorrespondence OF Gazette and journal.
RLKToN, Dec. 30.-An extra freight
train moving north while descending
Bacon hill, three miles fouth OF Eikton
about ] O'Clock this morning separated 10
two parts. The engineer stopped the
main part of the train at Red Mill, and
the detached cars ran into It with great
force. Four oars were 80 badly damaged
as to neoessitate their being burned in
order to clear the rack. Two other cars
we're considerably damaged. A couple
Of tramps who were taking free ride
were somewhat cut and bruised but not
seriously injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
The Morenn 40 90 soutt,.

The Chester Times says: The steamer
Mary Morgan which during the past
summer ran on the route between Will
mington, Chester and Philadelphis, is
now at Roaoh's shipysrd having her
staterooms put III. She WAS towed to
this city yesterday by the tugs George K.
Weed and William MArkse from Will
mington. The Morgan ran in southern
waters Two years ago and after coming
back TO Chester had her stateroom re-
moved. These will be put in again and
the steamer then start of for some south
ern port, probably Savannah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

THE AKkANsAs FLOODS.
The mtssfsslppt River Rising and
Making Disastrous Breaks.

The mtssfsBapp1 River Rising and
Making Disastrous Breaks.
associated Prssn Dlspatch Dy Special wires.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Dec. 31.-The rain
fall here continued until O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, when 1t slackened. Tele-
grams from all quarters Of the state
record continuous rain. The Arkansas
river at this point had risen up to last
night A feet In the preceding IL hours,
when II was l foot 10 inches below the
danger line and still rising. ALI
the other rivers, north, south
and west continued to rise and
additional damage to fences, houses and
stock is reported, but the extent can only
be conjectured rs miles Of the bottom
bands along the rivers are flooded. The
total rain fall here for December has been
over 16 inches, two.thirds Of ii in the past
80 hours.
At some points the Auohits river spreads
through the bottom distance OF 10 miles.
Three miles north Of Arkadelphia there
is break over 200 feet long, through
which the water PUSHES at the rate Of rs
miles an hour, while there is another
break, believed to be worse, reported half
q mile further north.I
HEAVY RAINS IN TEXAS.
GALVESTON, TEXAS. Dec. 31.-Terrihc
rain storms have deluged this state DUR
ing the past Jour days, doing great dam
age to railway and other properties.
Trains have been delayed and country
roads rendered impossible owing to bridge
washoutH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

a DELAWAREAk'S kE.dAINS.
The BODY OF United States Minister
Rodney 90 be Removed.

The BODY OF united States W1mhnief
Rodney 10 be Removed.
A Washington dispatch states that the
Secretary OF State has received oommu
nioation from Thomas o Osborn, United
States Minister at Buenos Ayres, In
reference to the removal OF the remains Of
Ce ,ar Augustus Rodney, United States
minister, who died In that CITY on June
LIST, 1924 Mr.. Osborn says that while
in the process OF removing the bodies Of
the dead from the old Protestant cemetery
at Buenos Ayres to the new one, the
remains were found, and that he took
charge OF and had them deposited in q
vault pending their removal. rs also
says that, Rftsr consulting with Consul
Baker and American citizens at Buenos
Ayres, 1t ia thought best to purchase q
lot In the new Protestant oemetei y and
remove the handsome monument given
by the Argentine government at the time
Of his death, and place it over the
remains.
The deceased was former Delawarean
and distinguished member Of the Stats
bar. He represented Delaware several
years in Congress and held the portfolio
Of Attorney. General In the cabinet o.
Thomas Jefferson.
Mrs. Morris and Mrs. May, who reside
In the Rodney homestead, this city, ART
daughters Of the deceased. Friends herr
are anxious TO have the remains brough
here for ipterment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

christmas Observances - A Good
Minstrel Show.

Christmas Observances - A Good
Minstrel Show.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
MIDDLETowE, Dec. 26.-Christmss Day
was observed here in the usual quiet
way. Services were held in the churches,
and business WAS fairly suspended.
Freeman & Reeve were about the most
unobservant, but they should be excused
as they had an over supply of job
printing.
Nearly 500 persons went to the opera
house to witness the minstrel entertain
ment given by the members OF the oornei
band. ALI were highly delighted too.
The boys did we'll for their first ap.
pearance. Samuel Rice, George Rose,
James Reynolds, George Hayes, Z. 8,
Jones, Whey brothers and Eugene Clay.
ton, took the leading characters in the
several plays, though viii Pennington
created q sensation with his little shoat
ON which he had q liver pad. The pro
cseds amount to about &l75. The com
psny will appear at Ceoilton on the l2tf
Of January next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
PORT PENN.
Christmas Week-A CoI0red man
Stricken with Paralysis.

Christmas Week-A CoI0red Man
Stricken with Paralysis.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
PoRr PENN, Dec. 27.-Christmss week
has passed away very pleasantly with
us, accompanied by the usual home
gatherings and festivities of the season.
Prominent among the latter was an enter.
taiument given TO the children Of the
Presbyterian Sunday school on Christmas
eve. The church was beautifully deco.
rated with evergreens and each member
of the school was presented with box of
candy and an orange.
The sleighing has been good, and q
number Of ice houses have been filled
with very good Zoe.
Henry Long, a oolored man in the EN-
ploy of DIlworth & Stewart, was stricken
with paralysis in Delaware City Friday
morning. He was brought home helpless
and nearly spseohless, and still remains in
that condition. He is . very worthy
man and much sympathy is felt for him,
On open meeting of the grange will be
held at noon on Thursday for the install
lstion OF officers elected at the last meet.
ing. Daniel G. Corbit has been elected
overseer and John M. Higgins re elected
master.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
TIL q FIRST TRIP.
Wtlm1ngtOntans Wh1rltng Over the
New ID. q II. Road.

wilm1ngt0ntans Wh1rlfng Over ahe
New ID. q II. Road.
From yesterdays Every Evening.
The special train train to be run fol-
the first time over the Delaware track oil
the new Baltimore & Philadelphia rail.
road drew out from Delaware avenue and
dupont street shortly before noon to-day.
1t consisted Of an engine and passenger
coach, with Fl. Il. Davis as conductor
and Mr.. Cooper as engineer.
There were about 80 passengers Oh
board, among them being John G. Farra,
X. 7. Warner, L. B. Jervis. Chief En-
Rineer Fl. G. Douglas Of the B. & o. rail-
road, Levi C. Bird, ESQ.,, Will III
Candy, Solomon Jersey, Neal Forrest,
and Representatives OF EVERY EvENINe
and the Philadelphia Eress. The
train went from here to the line Of Mary.
land and 1t will return to this city and &c
TO the Pennsylvania line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
CATTLE DISEASES.
Discoveries That nay Lead 90 Their
Prevention by InOculation.

Associated Press Dispatcn by special Wires.
WHEELING, W. Va Dec. 3l.-A series
of experiments Is now in progress, the re
suit Of which will be awaited with inter.
est by the scientific as we'll as the
agricultural world. The series
is triangular, one point being
at the department of agri-
culture, smother at the Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, and the third at
the office Of DR.. Reeves, executive officer
Of the West Virginia health board. The
first result achieved has been the dis
covery that the germ Of hog cholera Ia a
specific germ bacillus and can be re.
produced.
II the experiments verify present hopes,
hogs and other animals may be incculated
with the virus of cholera and by pro.
ducing in them the disease in mild form
the ravAges by the plague in Its fatal
shape may be prevented. Already cattle
may be inoculsted for Texas fever and
pleuro pneumonia and DR.. Reeves has the
strongest hopes OF the same result with
the cholera, The disease is now raging
through Belmont county and all eastern
Ohio, though practically stamped out in
this state.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
A Murderer Esosner 70 Italx.

The man who was found murdered In .
dump OF bushes In ravine on the line
Of the new Baltimore & Philadelphia rail-
road, near Chester, Pa, on October 18th
last, has been sscertAined to be Vinoente
clamp, aged % years, an italian, enl-
ployed as mason on the work. Detec-
tive Minthoussr, Of Philadelphia, has
learned that Giuseppe Davino, an Italian
comrade Of the missing man, disappeared
from the workmen's camp about the same
time, and that the Italian CONSUL has
further asoertsined that Davino has re-
turned to his native village with con-
siderable sum Of money. As he has not
known to have done any work here, and
Ia said to have previously written home
TO his friends for help, he is believed to
be guilty OF the crime. The police
authorities think there will be no diff.
Guilty In securing his arrest and extra
| dition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

AKRON, o., Dec. 30.-An exciting inoi-
dent took place yesterday at the hearing
in the case Of Watt Henry charged with
wife murder. Agreat crowd was in attend
anoe when some one noticed that
the middle wall of the building
was giving way. A panic Immediately
ensued and many persons were iostled
and bruised severely, but the court was
finally cleared without any fatalities,
The wall is still settling and the collapse
Of the entire building is momentarily ex'
peoted,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
whore I1o.y Would Have saved.

Ernest Conant, a salesman Of the
Philadelphia branch OF Lorillard's to-
bacoo factory, WAS killed a day or two
ago by being struck In the face with the
shafts of wagon while he was attempt
ing to cross Race street, Philadelphia.
At the ooroner's examination 1t was
shown that Conant should have been In
this city at the time of his death, and,
had he been carrying out the orders Of
his employers, he would have been here.
The deceased was we'll known among the
trade In Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Shifting engine No. of the Whining.
ton & Northern railroad was dsrailsd
while coming ont Of the Old Ferry rolling
mill yard, in South Wilmington, Monday
night. In jumping the tracks, which
was caused by q broken switch rod, shs
was turned nearly bottom upwards, but
finally she rolled over on her side, the
machinery still running and the drivers
revolving in the air. Conductor Davis,
Engineer JOSEPH Ryan and Brakeman
Harry Payton, were slightly soAlded by
escaping steam.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
january Coal Prices.

ssoclAted Press Dispatch by special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81. Committees o.
the LehiRh and Schuylkill coal exchanges
met here to day and agreed to make NJ
changes In the line and city and harboi
prices of coal during January. Referring
to the ont Of rs cents in eastern rates
made by the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western railroad, several members Of the
committees stated that the reduction has
no significance, as that road has bsen
selling coal at the prices quoted for q
month past.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
A historical check.

The check which passed between the
PennsylvAnia Railroad Company and
Kidder, Peabody & Co., in settlement for
the purchase Of the stock Of the PhilAdsl-
phia, Wilmington & Baltimore railroad,
amounting TO s14, 1865, 0O0.52, has been
framed and filed among the archives In
the treAsurer's office of the PennsylvAnis
Railroad Company. Il is dated June It'll,
1881, and was dashed by the National
Bark Of Commerce, New York City. II
recalls the memorable struggle between
the. PennsylvaniA and Baltimore & Ohio
for control Of the Philadelphia, Whining
tons & Baltimore, resulting in victory
forssthe Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
Before the Register.

Before Register Grubb a copy Of the
will Of the late Isaac Henderson, de-
ceased, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, has been filed
for record. Lstters of administration on
the estate Of Rltza Ryan, deceased, ST.
Georges, have been granted Martin B.
Burris, and on the estate of Sarah Bili.
son, deceased, Wilmington, to Curtis B.
Ellison. The will Of John A. Huey, de-
ceased, has been probatsd, and letters
testamentAry granted Mary M. Huey,
axanntriY
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
asEt0a

BURNS I'm this city on Dec. 26th Annie, wife
Of Edward Burma aged 40 yeats.
DUFEY,-In this city, on pec S7th, MARY e.,
wife OF George Duffy, aged 40 years.
HEWIrr,-In This city, a. the residence o. his
father smith Hewitt, on Tie 20 b inst f., Samuel
j. Hewitt kgsd 20 years and 10 dHys.
VAIL : In this city, on Dec, s6th,fof apopleIy,
Dorothea, wife Of Frederick Wshl.
WARD.--In this city, llec. Snth Isabella, wife o
Benard q. Wa'd IN the 10th year OF her age.
The relstives and friends OF thu family are In
yted 70 attend her funeral from her late residence
No, 10 justlson ST. eet, on Friday Rt9a M Higl
mas at ". Peter's Pr0-CAthedral. Intermsnt a
new Catlsdr u cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
nnmnrasI hx Fira.

A cabin car which was standing on the
D. & P. railroad near Union street caught
fire Monday from an overhested stove
and before the flames could be ex-
tinguished the beds and frames for 16
hunks, besides other articles, were de-
stroyed. The flames were subdued by
railroad lahorers using some hose which
they borrowed from Hartmann & Fehren.
baoh's brewery. II is estimated that CSC
will cover the loss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
ELKTOK.
A NegrS Thier's Timely Arrest-Per-
HOnal.

A Negro Thief's Timely Arrest-Per-
BOnal.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
ELKToS, Dec 3l.-Captsin David Key
Of the schooner Rescue had his pocket
book containing $17 stolen yesterday
while his vessel was lying at Chesapeake
City. George Newman, oolored, en-
ployed on the vssssl, was missed and sus-
pected Of the theft. Newman was
arrested at the Elkton depot, he having
purchased q ticket for Baltimore, the
train being due In few minutes. The
purse and money, excepting that
expended for the ticket, were recovered.
Newman was committed to Jail to await
the action of the grand jury. The Gap
tain was required to give bail for his
appearance as witness.
Senator Groome and family left Elkton
for Washington yesterday morning,
where they will remain during the
session Of Congress.
The number Of the appeal for this week
was printed on a new press which has
just been received. This paper will be
considerably enlarged, beginning with
the first number OF the new year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
10 Furnish Tneir own Tin.

During the past Is years Green &
Wilson Il Rising Sun have furnished the
tin used by r. I. dupont de Nemours &
Co. The contract has expired and now
the powder-making company proposes TO
furnish It's own tin and, accordingly, ia
fitting up as tin shop the old Henry
Clay wooden mill Of Rising Sun, which
has not been in operation for seven or
eight y6arB,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Associated Press Dispatch by speciai Wlrea.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. la dispatch from
Birds Nest, Va, says: The bsrqus Lena
Norwegian, from South America fol
Philadelphia, with cargo of sugar
stranded December 9th, ON Hog Island
bar during thick weather. The vesse
broke up before assistance could be rem
dered. Eight lives were lost and two
saved. The vessel and cargo are total
loss,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

The steam FIRE engine with hook and
ladder, purchased by the city OF New
Castle was delivered to the purchasers
Monday. In size, the engine IL rather
diminutive, but In squirting force 1t Ia
said to be q veritSble giant. The new
apparatus will shortly be tested and ths
organization Of Are company will bs
effeeted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

While putting patent FIRE extin-
guisher in the machine shop Of the Pdsey
& Jones Company, Tuesday afternoon,
G.. B. Bench, a German, weighing more
than go pounds, fell from q hight OF
about 25 feet and fractured his left arm
and shoulder. He was taken to the
Grand Union Hotel and physician sum
monsd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Jacob Mutt. German was found dead
in bed at his boarding house, No. 2O4
West Front street, at noon to-day. he
had been intoxicated since Christmas
and when he went to bed
at O'Clock Tuesday morning moth
ng serious appeared to be the matter
with him. His death first became known
when some one went upstairs to awake
him
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

WArERrowH, OAK, Dec. 31.-Chsrlss
8. Campbell, probate judge Of this county,
left Wstertown recently and has not re-
turned. Developments In his office now
indicate that he ia an embs1zler to the
extent of 1900 It ia thought he had
nearly $1,000 with him. Wine, women
and cards are the causes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
KEN TON.


special Correspondence OF livery evening"
KENYON, Dec. 29.-Mrs. Annie &. Jump,
the wife Of W. G. Jump, died at her
mothers on Friday morning, in the Goth
year Of her age. B. r. Middleton filed
here on Saturday two Zoe houses, one for
T. C. CarviD, the other for +. Greenwell,
with foe five inches thick. The enter
tainment in the NJ 3. Church passed of
very well. Many presents were dis
tributed,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

George ChurchmAn, secretary Of the
Delaware Gsme Protective Association,
received 26 prairie chickens from Sioux
City yesterday, 81 to-day and expects 115
more tomorrow. Those which arrived
yesterday were sent to Dover to day. Mr..
Churchmen is to receive soon about 500
chickens for distribution in Kent and
Sussex counties. It is thought they will
thrive well there.