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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
DE. WELoHs pIAeNosrs.
A ssBexitched'' woman Under His
Trentment-rhe Philadelphia Au-
thOrfties EuraRed.

Trentment-The Philadelphia Au'
thOrities Enraged.
Tuesday mornings Philadelphia Ledger
says: Coroner Powers will hold an in.
quest this morning in the case of Mrs.
Annie Nixon. colored woman, aged IS
years, who died on Saturday afternoon,
at her residence, 1927 Carleton street, q
street which runs east and west between
Wood and Callowhill streets.
Concerning the death, the coroner yes.
terday received letter from DIR. A.
Sidney Reynolds, No. 1917 Vine street.
In this letter DR.. Reynolds said; "She
has been attended since October last by
one calling himself DR. ]. B. WEIGH OF
No. 3O2 Tatnall street, Wilmington, Del.
whose diagnosis WIS 'bewitched,' and his
treatment probably as scientific. At any
rate the termination was in peculiar ag-
gravation of her symptoms (what they
were no one seems to know, terminating
in intestinal pains and diarrhpa, follow
ING his latest medicines, AID lasting three
or four days, succeeded on Thursday, the
25th inst, by commissions, which resulted
in complete paralysis and death.
"While the doctor may or may not be
criminally responsible, 1 do certainly
think that justice should demand by what
right such charlatanry is practiced in
Philadelphia and take proper steps to
stop it. This is not the first / have heard
of him, and according to his own story
his practice here is very large"
George Nixon, the son of the deceased,
said that his mother had been sick since
October; that DIR. WEIGH told him she was
bewitched, and had given her a sort Of
bean which she sewed up in little black
silk bag and wore around her neck as q
charm. He also said that DR.. WEIGH gave
her medicines, pill and liquid.
The coroner of Philadelphia Tuesday
held an inquest ON the body of Annie
Powers, whose illness "Dr." j. r. WEIGH
of this city diagnosed as 'bewitched" and
learned that commissions had produced
her death. The post norton examina.
ton, it is said, revealed the fact that
the alleged medicine prescribed by "Dr. y
Welch was composed of irritants and
sufficient to cause congestion of the kid
neys.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

Farmers in the lower counties of the
State have began gathering their harvests
and by the close of this week great part
of the hay will be stored away. Tho
season is fully 10 days later than usual
and the crops very much lighter. The
wheat in this county is ripening fast and
will he ready for the reaper by next
week. While the yield will be light it is be-
licved that there will be a heavier product
than wins anticipated a few weeks earlier
in the seuson. .-.-..5 a.....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

ST. PETERSBURG, July lit is proposed
by the government to abandon the White
Sea fleet. The White Sea, an arm of the
Arctic ocean, lis frozen over in greater part
from October till May. Ambition and a-hali
roubles have been granted to complete
the Notifications in the harbor of Nico.
laiev, about 100 miles northeast of 0dessa
on the Black Sea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
On a European Trip.

The congregation of the First Baptist
Church, New York, has granted its pastor,
the Rev. /. M. Haldeman, a three months
leave of absence, and Mr.. Haldeman and
wife will spend the summer in Europe.
They will sail on Saturday from New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Haldeman are in
the city to-day taking leave of their many
friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

The Milk Shippers Association of
Chester county, and, it is said, all other
associations and parties shipping milk to
Philadelphia and Camden, will, on and
after to-day, charge four cents quart for
all milk delivered at any of the railroad
stations. This is an advance of one cent
per quart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

On and after yesterday the steamer
Susie A. Mccall will run daily, Sunday
excepted, from Pennsgrove at 6 and 10
a. IN. and 5 p. M, and from this city at 8
a. m. and 2 and 6 p. m. Hereafter she
will in addition leave PennsgrOve on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after
moons at $50 o'clock and this city at
o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
The Throne of HrunswicW.

BERLIN, July 1.-The diet of Bruins
wick, by unanimous vote, adopted a
resolution declaring that the succession
of the Duke of Cumberland to the throne
of Brunswick would be incompatible
with the peace and security of the German
empire
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

The schooner, Three Brothers, which
recently sunk off Edge Moor, is being re-
paired at Moore's shipyard, as are also the
sehooners Ellen of Cambridge, and Pris-
ella of Baltimore. Mr.. Moore is also re.
pairing the steamer Mary Morgan, which
is on the marine railway at the shipyard
of the jackson & Sharp Company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
FayorinR the Land Purchase BILL

LONDON, July Lord Arthur William
Hill, member of parliament for Down,
Ireland, and comptroller, in an election
speech at Down referred to the recently
proposed bill for the renewal of the
Crimes Act and said such measures were,
in his opinion, needless as the ordinary
laws were sufficiently ample for the gov
eminent of ireland. The present land
net, he said, was failure, He would
support the land purchase bill which the
Liberal government had proposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
over four score Ycnrs nnd Ten.

Elizabeth Blakemore, aunt of Robert
McCaulley, plasterer, died on Friday at
No. 919 Shallcross avenue, aged 81 years.
She was born in Camden, N. j., where
she lived the greater part of her life. She
had only been in this city two years. Her
funeral took place Monday afternoon at 8
o'clock from the home of her nephew ;
interment at Riverview cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
OLD WORLD.
Lady Randolph Churchill Working
far NV lorsl,s Ige-eiectiOu.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
LONDON, July Lady Churchill, who
is the daughter of Mr.. Leonard jerome,
New York, is personally engaging in the
Woodstock canvass, to secure the re-
election to parliament of her husband,
Lord Randolph Churchill the new secre-
tary of state for India. The Liberals are
very active in their efforts to accomplish
the defeat of Lord Randolph and to
secure the election of Mr.. Carrie Grant.
The return of Lord Randolph Churchill
for Woodstock at the present election is
considered very doubtful matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

Among the peach sales reported is the
transferring Of an orchard of $500 trees
in the lower part of the county for 81 600.
The sale was made on the basis that the
trees would yield about 5000 baskets.
Another crop has been sold at IS cents
per basket net, on the trees.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
Tbou.auds OF CrasefuI People

voluntarily testify In letters to Dr. Kennedy; and
with warmth and fullness OF words which
mere business documents and certificates never
possess. IL makes no drunkards-excuses no
crimes-breaks no hearts. In its coming there
is hope, and In its wings there Ia healing. We
challenge trial, and are confident Of the re-
suit One dollar q bottle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

A dispatch from Washington states:
Proposals have been received at the
bureau of steam engineering, navy
department, to supply 75-ton floating
derrick for the Brooklyn navy yard.
They are: Pussy q Jones, Wilmington,
Del, $50, $50; Jacob A. Cole, Brooklyn,
N. Y, $74, 440 Harlan q Hollingsworth
Company, Wilmington, Del, $4,000,
and John A. Dialogue, Camden, N. j.,
$66,369. Three other establishments, the
West Point iron works, the Continental
iro., works and the Howden, Robinson d
Co., contemplated bidding, but in view
of the departments refusal to accept the
recommendation of the advisory board
and its inspectors concerning the Dolphin
withheld their proposals, informing the
bureau that they did not feel safe in ex-
tending time and money upon work for
the government when il was subject to
rejection even after the governments own
inspectors had reported favorabiy upon
the work and material
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
Decedent,s Estates.

Register Grubb, Monday, approved
the will of the late William Bartlett of
Pencader hundred and granted letters of
administration to Samuel Alricks of
Glasgow. Letters testamentary were also
granted to Anna L. Crossan, executrix Of
the estate of the late Isaac s. Crossan of
Mill Creek hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
A Narrow Escape From browning

"A NARROW ESCAPE FROM hrONhthR'
A colored boy named Hhodes narrowly
escaped drowning in the Brandywine
aboyel the first dam Monday afternoon.
While swimming with party of boys he
was seized with cramp in the stomach and
when he was taken from the water he was
apparently dead. When rolled vigorously
upon the ground by special officers he
exhibited signs of life and WINS taken
home. ...
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

The New Postal Law i'm New York.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
NEW YORK, July 1.-The new postal
regulation in relation to charging two
cents an ounce for letters went into effect
this morning, but no perceptible increase
in weight was noticed in the general post
office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
clayton House improvements.

The work of thing the corridor of the
first floor of the Clayton House with
white marble has been completed. The
improvement to the interior of Whining
toms leading hostelrie is very marked,
and in keeping with Mr.. Pyle's excellent
management of the house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

Register Grub has granted letters tes-
tamentary on the estate of Sally Ann
Townsend, deceased. Wilmington, to
Walter Cummins, ESQ.,, deceased's execu-
tor, and letters of administration on the
estate of Ellen Ziegler, deceased, Will
mington, to James A. Zeigler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
death from Gas GeneratIo,,.

Associated Press dispatch by Special Wires.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.,, July while IN
loading the hold of the burned and
sunken propeller, Blanchard, yesterday,
James Porter, Michael Farmer and Dan
Sweeney were overcome by gases which
had been generated in the cargo. Porter
was taken out dead and the others will
probably die.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

The carriage house and barn on Robert
Lewis farm. about mile from Dover,
were destroyed by fire Sunday night and a
pair of mules, three horses and a lot of
fodder and farming implements We're
burned. Mr.. Lewis estimates his loss at
$2,60O- The buildings were insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

DUBLIN, July 1.-The Rev. DR.. Walsh,
recently appointed. by the Pope, arch
bishop of Dublin, has been summoned to
Rome to be consecrated. This summons
is regarded az signal mark of honor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
An Old Shed in Ruins.

A lumber shed 20x25 feet situated neal
Eighth and Orange streets and occupied
by Harry Lape, contractor, fell with I
crash shortly after noon Sunday. It wal
very old and was owned by H. F. Dure
The loss is slight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

New York World Of Tuesday.
From Wilmington, DEL, So, as follows:
G. W. H., R. H. Y, j, W. H., M. T., t.
j. B. O., j. M. W., G. H. B., E. j. c., W.
E. G., ]. L. L., F. j. O., W. O. W., F. s.,
G. w. p, Fl. S. Y, % cents each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

Collector Derrickson Of Mill Greek
hundred was the first to make payment of
county tax to Treasurer Herbert for this
year. On Friday last he enriched the
county till by the addition of 81, $50 in
cash
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

LONDON, July Lord John Manners,
postmaster general and Right Hon. Sir
William Hart Dyke, chief secretary for
Ireland have been reelected to parlia.
ment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
OFFICER P1ERsoN BURIED.
Very sad Scenes MT the Cemetery
The wife, n Daughter and Cousin
swOOn Away at the Grave-PitifuI
a nfh


Very sad Scenes at the Cemetery
The wife, n Daughter and Cousin
svyOOn Away at the Graye-PitifuI
Explanations.
In small and plainly furnished apart
ment in the Peterson family's snug home
at Front and Searles streets, Tuesday
afternoon, the remains of the murdered
police officer, Andrew L. Peterson, lay in
state and the roadways and lots in the
vicinity swarmed with people all day
until the funeral cortege took up its
solemn journey to the cemetery. Early
in the day the line of people, impelled by
morbid curiosity, took up its march
toward the house of mourning, and as
the time for the services drew ON the
increase of volume in the crowds was
very great. Every roadway and street
was filled with marching armies of men,
women and children, and the scene pre-
sented suggestions Of gala day.
Numerous private carriages added their
loads to the throng at the funeral house.
The terrible affair of Saturday was dis
cussed in all its most sickening and hor-
rible phases by the crowd, and the in
dignation expressed at the murderer
seemed at times to be beyond bounds. The
desire for admittance to the funeral house
made the crowd clamorous, and long be-
fore all preparations for the final scene
of the tragedy had been completed by the
funeral director the populace was at the
doors and windows and almost beyond
control. Police officers were stationed at
the entrances and in front of the house
and they labored vainly to keep the
crowd in hand.
When the doors were opened leading to
apartment where the body lay there was
rush for admittance and in less than an
hour over 1900 people had viewed the
remains. There was no falling of in the
stream of the curious and it was necessary
TO shut it off TO prevent further intrusion.
Many of the persevering ones came again
and again into the presence of the dead
seemingly unable to oppease their morbid
appetites. Every excuse Imaginable was
brought to bear upon the officers to effect
an entrance and despite the latter's vigil
lance many women persistently pushed
and crowded their way through the doors.
The retiring mayor, DIR. Wales, and
Chief o'Connell with Mayor Rhoads and
Chief Dougherty, and the full member
ship of the old and new police forces
headed by Sergeants Blackburn and
Mcvey, and Delaware Lodge No. l.,
I. o. o. +. of this city were in attend
ance. The officials were in full uniforms,
the retiring force wearing badges of
mourning and Delaware Lodges delega-
ton also wore fuuereal emblems.
The body encased in deep black lay in
walnut casket heavily mounted with
silver. On the casket lid an inscription
plate bore
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
The salvation Army i'm France.

PARIS, July 1.-The mayor of Privas,
capitol of the department of Ardeche,
ordered the expulsion from the city of a
detachment of the Salvation Army. The
army will contest in the courts the legality
of this action of the mayor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
nrARKKr 0rOrArIoNs.

Children's carriages with automatic
brake at wholesale prices. Factory, 145
North Eighth street, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

New CASTLE, June 30.-Mrs. Sarah
Sherwood, living ON Union street, was re-
lieved of purse and SO or 81 yesterday
morning by one of the numerous ped
dlers who overrun this place every Mon
day. The thief, who was but boy, was
seen in the dining room by the washer
woman who called to daughter of Mrs.
Sherwood's on the second floor, inform
ing her that the peddler was there. She
then went ont to her work and few
moments afterwards the young fellow
left the house. When Mrs. Sherwood re-
turned to the room she was informed of
the suspicious actions of the peddler and
at once thought of her purse which had
been left lying on the shelf of an open
closet. 1t had disappeared The police
were informed of the case and the trains
were watched, but the thief made his
escape some other way. Two young ped
dlers were arrested ON suspicion, but were
afterwards released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

NEW CASTLE, June 29.-Through an
oversight your correspondent, in Satur-
days account of the public schools COM
mencement, omitted the names of the six
graduates. They were Susie M. Sutton,
Eva M. Lunt, Nora w. Lunt, D. Harry
Wilson, James Shaw and George II. How
gate. These young ladies and gentlemen
with a number of the graduates of the
classes of '82, '83 and 'S4 were entertained
by Mr.. CARRIER, at his home, Saturday even
ing. During the evening the classes
organized an alumni association of which
Herbert Deakyne was chosen president,
James Challenger vice president, Miss
Elmira Sherwood secretary and Miss
Regina Mahoney treasurer. The teachers
of the schools will be admitted as hon
orary members of the society. Meetings
will be held weekly.
An election of officers of Harmony
Castle, No. 6, X. G. E., took place Satur-
day evening when the following officers
were chosen : George w. Bodine, N. c.;
Charles H. Williams, VIC; William Veg.
german, S. H.; 9. M. Rhyder, H. P.i
Alexander McCaughan, V. H.; Thomas L.
Tasker, M. R.; Frank @. Patton, @. E.;
William G. Wright, X. E. Installation
ceremonies will take place on Saturday,
July 18th, at which time seven appointive
officers will be chosen by the noble chief.
The moolight excursion to Augustine
Pier, on Saturday evening, given by Sem.
mole Tribe, No. 7, 1. o. r.. NJ, took
about $50 persons from this place. Every
thing passed off pleasantly.
Sixty cars of berry crates were sorted
on the Battery during last week. The
regular force of workmen was laid off on
Saturday and the work during the few
weeks between berry and peach season
will be done by the unemployed train
men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

To-day the Union National Bank de-
clared dividend of 81 per cent, payable
on demand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

Lewes Quarantines the Isrcalkwater
Associated Press Dlspatch by Special Wires.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-Lewes, Del, has
established quarantine against the
marine hospital station at Delaware
Breakwater, where case of yellow fever
is under treatment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
MIDDL ETOITN.
Scott Way Sells the '"Transcripto 10
the MOreau BrOthers.

the mOrehu brOtherss
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journa
MIDDLETowN, June 27.-Most of the
citizens of this town were surprised when
the Transcript made its appearance last
evening and announced its sale. The Netr
Era limited at the same In its last issue.
Scott Way has disposed of the paper and
good will to Alexander l.. Moreau and John
b. Moreau of Freehold, MI. The price is
not definitely known. The Transcript was
founded in 1868 hy Henry Vanderford
and was sCld to Edward Reynolds in
1872. Mr.. Reynolds was the editor until 1877
when Scott Way became the happy pos
SCISSOR thereof. Mr.. Way takes two columns
TO say goodbye. Mr.. Way came here u green
hand with but one months experience In
the mechanical department and about six
weeks experience as a local editor, the
latter on the defunct chesapeake CheSdpike.
He has made friends during his eight
years stay. He gives rs reason for selling
out that he wants relief and to have 'time
to devote the few talents we have to liter
ary works more congenial and less taxing"
it is understood here that he will continue
to write humorous articles, of which he has
for some time past been u steady contribu-
tor to Puck
The new owners will assume control on
Monday next with Alexander L. Moreau as
editor and John b. Moreau, manager OF
composing room, assisted by George Hayes.
The young men coming into possession OF
the paper are apt to receive a hearty well
come, as those who know of them speak in
highest terms and are delighted to know
that the Transcript has fallen into their
hands,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02
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For forty years have been engaged In treat
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Read our new Book, "THE MYSTERY, &c.
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-02

MIDDLETowN, June 30.-During a
drunken brawl at Townsend on Saturday
last Isaiah Vaughn chewed the nose off n
negro named Wright. Vaughn, who is
employed by R. L. Naudain on his farm
near town wns arrested yesterday after
noon by Constable Duhadaway of Town
send.
The closed gutter recently put in
across Main street is likely to prove q
failure. It was taxed to its utmost on
Sunday last, and the fall of rain was
nothing to compare with some we have.
Now Mr.. Town Commissioners, which one
of your factions is right?
Major Wood has begun the erection Of
new storehouse adjoining his residence
on West Main street Some say that the
mnjor is building himself a post office,
but, perhaps they are somewhat previous.
The Dawson journal., 1885-02-26
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