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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
N
SMYRNA.
A New Postmaster-stunG by a
Spider-PersOnaI.

A New POstmaster-StunE by N
Spider-PersOnai.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, July 2i,-John II. Bowley was
appointed postmaster here last Tuesday
morning. He will succeed William II.
Baggs, the present incumbent, rs soon as
the bonds and necessary papers are COM
pleted. Mr.. Bewley is staunch Democrat
and has been one of our strongest party
workers for many years, representing us
in the State senate Mt one time. The APP
pointment will give general satisfaction.
Henry Collins, section hand at Clay
ton in the employ of the p, w. a. b.
railroad while repairing track yesterday
morning was stung on the right thumb by
n black spider with what may prove
serious results. Drs. Harmonson OF
Clayton and Clifton of Smyrna furnished
medical assistance, but at present his re-
covery is doubtful. m....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
THE LAST TRIP.


hc wiz AfNNN ~
10 New York 10 Cease on saturday.
A special dispatch from Georgetown to
the GAZETTE, from A. Brown, general
passenger and traffic agent of the ID. NJ.
4 v. Railroad Company, says; THE last
trip of the Old Dominion steamer will he
made from Lewes on Saturday, August
LIST. This line has been in operation
since 1874"
The Old Dominion line from Lewes to
New York, which, MS Mr.. Brown states,
has been in operation since 1874, was an
institution in which the people of Sussex
county took n great interest, and they
greatly fear its withdrawal and the change
/. the ownership of the railroad will
not work to their pecuniary ad-
vantage. The line was ostab-
lished as an opposition, in connection
with the D., NJ. ~ V. Railroad system, to
the Pennsylvania lines from the lower
Peninsula to New York, and there was
traffic enough to keep two large steamers
employed on the line-the Old Dominion
and the Isaac Bell. Large quantities of
| berries, peaches, other fruits, grain and
produce generally were sent to New York
| ON these boats, ut low rates of freight, hut
with the suspension of the water line
consequent upon the purchase Of the
railroad by the Pennsylvania system, al
shipments to New York will have to be
made by rail over the Pennsylvania roads
II is said that in view of the transfer o
the d.. NJ. a. V. road TO the Pennsylvania
number of the directors of the Gorme
company will resign and their places
together with the positions of presiden
and other officers he filled by partie
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

LAUREL, July 27.-A severe storm
passed over this town yesterday after
noon. Lightning struck in several places
in this town and vicinity. The beautiful
steeple and tower of the Episcopal
Church was badly shattered. The body
of the church is but little injured. The
damage is hard TO estimate, probably not
less than $500. II is asore misfortune to
this connrcpntion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
nehoboth IicncI, Association.

The Rev w. ]. Stevenson of phladel-
phia, u former pastor of Grace NJ. j..
Church of this city, has been elected n
member of the RehOboth Beach improve
ment committee, vice q. +. Rudolph, and
the Rev. q. w. Prottymnn, pastor of
Union NJ. T.. Church, has been elected n
member Of the executive committee of the
ltehuboth Beach Association, The other
officers of the association have been re-
elected. During the past week the eXecu-
tive committee Inns made the annual
assessment, and n meeting to take action
ON the committees report will probably
be held in this city during the present
week,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

The West Chester Repabticam says :;
"Dr." Jester, the Wilmington fakir, has
got into trouble, He has now been in
West Chester several days raking in the
quarters from the citizens Thursday even
ing she became ENORMOUSLY drunk. They
could do nothing with him Mt the hotel,
and the only thing left to do was to put
him in jnil for disorder. Though Officer
Shields was lonth to do this it had to be,
and Jester slept last digit on floor
tagged with stone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

Friday afternoon, about ten minutes
after the work of draping the Delaware
rnilrond office ut Clayton Ind been COM
pleted, the drnperies caught fire from u
passing locomotive and were almost de-
stroyed. The building in which the
Offices are located is frame and had il not
been for the timely assistance of a corps
of clerks, the structure undoubtedly
would have been badly damaged. As
soon MS the flames were put out the
buildinn was redranpd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The First National Bank will shortly
put in two new burglar proof safes, with
la boxes, for the use of patrons.
Children's carriages with automatic
brake at wholesale prices. Factory, 145
North Eighth street, Philadelphia.
Charles Richardson has withdrawn from
the firm of Walton, Whann 4 Co., L. Il.
Walton md Francis N. Buck having pur-
chased his interest. There will be no
change in the firm name.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
marshaI NcwIin sworn In.

Charles NJ. Newlin was qualified MS
United States marshal for the district of
Delaware ON Thursday and protl'ered his
bonds TO Judge Wales. The bond will be
officially approved in the United States
court tomorrow morning, and the new
marshal will be formally commissioned
| Inv ,Iulue Wales
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
Rehoboth Tax RaIe.

At a meeting of the Rehoboth Beach
Association held Tuesday evening the re-
port of the committee on assessment was
adopted, recommending that the assess
ment on lots be fixed ut 81 per cent for
the ensuing season payable October LIST,
prior to which time discount of 10 per
cent will be given upon all taxes received.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

While driving on the road leading from
Smyrna to Dover, last night week, George
Pleasanton deserted several tramps in his
orchard. Alighting from the team he
climbed the orchard fence for the purpose
of driving the trespnssers out, but before
he had gone far he was surprised to see
large white man, evidently tramp, jump
into the carriage and drive rapidly away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
Seriously injured.

William M. Reed of this city, who has
for some time past been working on the
Brooklyn bridge, fell while at work on
Wednesday morning week, and was i'm
paled on sharp projection, which pene-
trated his side, making n frightfui wound
He was taken TO hospital, and word
sent to his relatives in this city, when his
mother immediately hurried to his bed
side. His injuries are so serious that he
is not expected to recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

David W. Gemmill of No. Is Girard
street, driver for George W. Lodge n
had thigh crushed by falling barrel,
ON Saturday afternoon, while 'dolierving
goods at Silverbrook. Since his wife is
in delicate health, he was taken to the
almshouse hospital for treatment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

During the heavy storm of Sunday a
lightning bolt struck the barracks on the
farm of Harry Rogers in the eastern part
of Odessa, and totally destroyed it, to-
gether with the contents which included
about 1000 bushels of wheat just
harvested The grain belonged to Mr..
Rogers and the tenant of the farm Michael
Keegan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
,,ars,,aI Nc,vIin,s Father Dead.

Samuel d. Newlin died at his late resi-
dence, No. 40S King street, Friday night
aged 70 years. He had been resident of
Wilmington nearly all his life, and was
the father of United States Marshal
Charles nj. Newlin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

Josiah NJ. Foster of No. I'll Kirkwood
street, an employee of the Mccullough
Iron Company, while Mt work Friday
afternoon was struck in the left eye by n
hot cinder, which burned into the coating
of the eye-ball and made very painful
wound DIR. Cantwell, who removed the
cinder, does not think Mr.. Foster well
lose his sight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, July 25.-John H. Cathcart
died suddenly Mt 2.27 this afternoon. He
was the popular news agent here. While
delivering papers he wns overcome by
the heat. He had also suffered from
heart trouble.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
FnNor Mnshinglom for sepmIIMr.

fhNOE w HshthStph hpf SeVuhu'Ns
The feeling expressed in all parts of
the country that General Grants remains
should be inferred in one of the Washing
ton cemeteries is almost unanimously
shared in here. The selection of place
of sepulture has been very generally
discussed and no one seems reconciled
to the propriety of having the
body of the dead captain laid in public
pleasure park. With all other cities out
side of New York sentiment here recog-
nizes the fitness of the entombment
ut the nations capital and there is n gem
eral feeling of anxiety that there may be
another change of programme and that
the hero may be lain Mt the sent of the
government lie protected The idea OF
Central Park MS place of burial was pos.
itively revolving TO the public associated
Ms it is with pleasures, etc, while the
latest decision, TO select Riverview Park,
is trihe better. there are many specula'
tons afioat that the family will yet recog
nize the greater propriety and fitness OF
either Arlington or the Soldiers Home rs
place of entombment for the nations
hero.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
A sao. 900 Incenainry Fire.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
SHELBYvILLE, ILL.,, July 29.-An incen-
diary fire ut McConnell's parish lumber
yard yesterday caused damage of $50, 600.
fully covered by insurance. livery
stable belonging to NJ. p. Barger was also
burned; loss. 81 900 insurance, $5OO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

DIR. Ogle, the coroners physician, made
an examination of the body of George
Collins who dropped dead at Newark,
yesterday week, while sitting in front
of the Deer Park Hotel. The autopsy re-
vealed the fact that the man had died
from natural causes, either heart disease
or apoplexy, most probable the latter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
ALMsHOUsE CONTRACTS.
Those Awarded saturday for the
Ensuing Quarter.

Those Awarded Saturday fOr the
Ensuing Quarter.
The Trustees Of the Poor met Mt the
almshouse, ON Saturday, and awarded
the following contracts for furnishing
supplies for the ensuing quarter;
Groceries w. Lodge IL Son,
George w. Gray, John f. Daley.
Beef-Fred Kienle.
Small George NJ. Beeson.
Salt meats-Hart Il Bro.
Boots and shoes-Patrick Monaghan.
Bread-Isaae p. Venn.
Tobacco q Butt.
Liquors--James A. Kelley.
Drugs, Herbert X. Watson.
Clothing, L. Fellheimer.
Dry goods, Cranor & Co.
Ali the bids forconl were rejected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

The firm of Pierce Il Lobdell, real
estate agents, has been dissolved by
mutual consent, and the business will
hereafter be conducted by j. jackson
Pierce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

Mrs. Abigail White, wife of the late DIR.
William II. White, died Friday, of Sys
EMERY, Mt her home No. 600 King street
aged So years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
REWARD !

pcWApnJ OF slO-s5O TO EVERY PER-
M w HuU son sending us valuable ln-
formation of school vacancies and needs. No
trouble or expense. Send stamp for circulars
to CHICAGO SCHOOL AGENCY,
lS5 South Clark street, Chicago, Ill.
NIB. We want all kinds of teachers for
schools and families.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

MILFORD July 29.-Frank Truitt, prom
inent for his ability to catch horse
thieves, was in Frankfort on Monday on
business and in search of the thief who
stole horse from Seaford. During the
day Mr.. Truitt learned of company
of three having been seen near Dagsboro,
and that one of them had stolen some
clothing from Mr.. Morris, and that n
team had been stolen from Captain Will
liams. While Mr.. Truitt was sitting
in front of store, he saw
man who answered to the de-
scription of the Seaford man, and
in company with about n dozen men,
followed and captured the man, who
acknowledged stealing the clothes and
the Seaford team, but not Capt. Williams
team. Excitement ran high and crowd
of men endeavored to break into the
depot and get him, threatening dire VIC
lence, but he was safely removed t.
| Georgetown. later Capt. Williams team
was found hitched in the woods neal
Frankford.
The rain Inns helped the fruit ant
vegetables wonderfully, and the farmer
have bright anticipations. II is als'
| considerably cooler
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

News York stocks.

Associated Press Dispatch by Spe4jh Wires.
NKw YORK, July 30 -noon.--Sbcks, lower and
quiet money, easy, / Virginia Is, 90 Missouri
tral q Hudson, M; erie, l5lS; Adams, 100,
Michigan Central, 63 Lake Shore, 90 Illinois
Central, l2gh Pittsburg, 49, Rock Island,
Wabash, so; New Jersey Central, 49, Ontario
~ "a eatarn. ii u.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

Thirty thousand people hurried down
to Coney Island Sunday to get away
from the searching heat of the town.
They found everything simmering there
too, when, they got there, and sweltered in
the brrezclcss heat until b O'Clock in the
afternoon. Then big black clouds slowly
sailed mp from the horizon and covered
up the sun altogether. Vivid lightning
flashed out, aud revcrberating thunder
drowned the music Of the bands. A
change same over the thermometer at the
same time. The mercury rctrented into
the bulbs aud the excurEionisis became
cool anil comfortable They Ind been
comfortable lust about Is minutes when
the rain came down with rush and sent
everybody scurrying away from the beach
TO the shelter of the hotel porchcs. The
rain soon transformed the concourse into
a long and almost unbroken stretch of
soft tenacious mud, and lots of pleasure
seekers looked Disguised and climbed
aboard returning trains in droves several
hours before they had intended TO leave.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
MARKET QCOrATIoNs.


WILMINGTON, July e9-Quoted by he william
Lea q Son Company
Wheat, Longberry, uew, rs cents.
Corn. BIC.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

hbHVOlFfNVt4 1711I'171lE " H7Ee1''r " EIe7F
PHILADELPHIA. July 29.-noon-Stocks,s steady;
Pennsylvania, 52h Lehlgh Valley. b7k; United
Companies OF New Jersey, 1877 Northern
Pacific, 20x do preferred. 45S: Northern
Central. 81; Lehigh Navigation, 43A; Norris
town, ITO; Central Transportation, 70: Buffalo,
New York n Philadelphia, az; Little Schuyl
kill, IS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
-%y~
nTILFORD.
Effects of the DrOught-NOt Con-
duciye TO Sanitation.

ducive TO Sanitation.
Specia Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
MILFORD, July 22.-The drought, which
still prevails, is having terrible effect on
the crops. Corn is literally burning up
in the fields and peaches and other fruit
are greatly deteriorated by it,
The board of health is endeavoring to
keep our town in good condition, but
some persons who are devoid of sense
throw dead dogs into the creek. The
consequent odor which pervades the
neighborhood of the Walnut street bridge
is almost unbearable and should malaria
or the dreaded cholera break out in this
part of the country, it could easily find
victims in Milford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

Rain began falling at Georgetown nj
noon, and nj Dover at p. M, and nj
Lewcs four hours later. Down the State
the rainfall was comparatively light, and
very little damage resulted from water.
Lightning killed n pig nj Harrington
and also struck II house. The gable end
of the building was wrecked and the back
of n sofa, upon which the owner of the
house and his wife were seated was
knocked oil. Fortunately the couple es-
capped injury. .-. ..l.
THE HEAT AND STORM ELSEWHERE.
In New York Sunday the highest
marking of the thermometer was 9i', nj
3.3O in the afternoon. Twenty cases
of heatstroke, including -four deaths, We're
reported. A thunder storm last evening
cooled the atmosphere.
A heavy rain fell Sunday in Balti-
more doing much damage. In the north.
western section of the city about 81
houses were flooded, the sewers being
unable TO carry oil the water.
Thirty two persons were Frustrated 10y
the heat in Philadelphia ON Saturday and
Sunday. Death followed in twelve cases
The Rev, Michael j. Brennan, assistant
priest Mt 81. Peters Il. G. Church, in Bal
iimore, died suddenly--Sundny Afternoon
of apuplrXy, supcrinduccd by the heat
lie said mass twice in the morning, ant
ullicintel ut II baptism shortly before hi
death. Father brennan was 30 years o
uge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-15
Out In a Snow-Storm.

There are some things that leave indelible marks
on a mans memory. Nothing which happens after
wards efface them, And when memory is per,
petualy assisted by bodily pain or trouble it be-
comes all the more vivid"
The speaker Mr.. Jonathan Sullivan the popular
druggist of Boston No mar il the trade is better
known there. possesses greater host of friends
His place of business at The corner of Beacon and
fremont streets is a familiar landmark on those
crowded thoroughfares
Continuing. Mr.. Sullivan said: II was In the service
of the government during the war--thoso terrible
years from S6i to 1868. ] remember particularly
boys keenly missed the sac ho:es they mad left in tho
distant North At tho tia:e l WAS suffering from an
external Injury and the exposure gave my first
taste of rheumati mach worse ard mere
difficult to than any ordinary Few OF rs
liable to be bavonetcd shot but everybody ev-
erywhere is daily in danger cf contracting rheyn atsn
! In more less modified forir. Moss pains.iot
clearly traceabc to other rheumatic They
rlay be in the joints, in the back in any of hun
bred places; they may today and go tomorrow.
or they may remain for years, or for liz"
II hope yours ended with the wal" said 7.
"Unhappily it did not" replied Mr.. Sullivan, II
get rid of it altogether can't say but one thing car,
say That the most certain speedy and efficient relief
have ever found for it is Bensons Capcne Plaster
deal IN medicines, as you know and am consequently
acquainted with everything that is used for all kinds of
masadies and without denying the virtues of other
preparations, you may quote me as saving that Ben
sons plaster is the safest surest and quickest Yet
every time feel tinge OF the old trouble think 81
! that snow storm during the var
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-15
THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.

Garden Baptist, Church-Rey. W. T. Van.
,Cleave will preach morning and evening,
Memorial Presbyterian Church--Rev. II. A.
Edison, d. D., pastor. Services at 1890 A. NJ.
and 7:30 P. NJ
First Baptist Church-Rev. Reuben. Jeffery,
D. D., pastor Morning services at 1890. Even
ing services at 7:30
Seventh Presbyterian Chureh--Rev. r. "
Hunter, pastor. Morning: Liberalism. Even
ing 'The Poor's Friend"
1 Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. L. III. Mcconnell pastor Preaching at
1890 A NJ. and 7:30 P. NJ. by the pastor.
United Presbyterian Church-Rev j. P.
Cowan, pastor. Preaching at 1890 A. NJ and
7:30 p NJ, by Rev. Joseph Kyle, OF Springfield, O..
Plymouth Church-Rev. Oscar G. MeCulloch,
pastor. Morning topic: ''tFhe MiSsion of
Child.s Life" Evening topic: 'rheeRelgon of
Our Fathers"
Tabernacle Church-Rev j. Albert Rond-
thaier, pastor. The Rev. Mr.. Torfence, of
Franklin, Ind. will conduct the services and
preach morning and evening,
Meridian,street Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. John Alabaster, ID. d., pastor. Preaching
at 1870 A. NJ and $50 p NJ. by Rev. DIR. Bow
man, of DePauw University. IS 90 -
Central-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. A. Marine d. d., pastor Morning sub
ject: 1.-THE Word, the Blood, the Water Even
ing subject: ''WhatIs Your Lieel'
Second Presbyterian Church-Rey. James Nc
Leod, ID. d., pastor Preaching at 1890 A. NJ
and 1:45 P. NJ. Morning subject: Paul before
King Agrippa." Subject for the evening: st
Patrick, the Apostle Of Ireland
Central Christian Church-The services will
be held in the First Presbyterian Church, corner
New York and Pennsylvania streets. David
Walk, pastor. Morning subject: Knowledge
Through Obedience" Evening: "A Report Not
Believed er4sa q
st. Pauls Cathedral-The services for today
are as follows: Morning prayer at 945, AZ 1045
A. n. Bishop Knickerbacker Will preach and
ordain to the priesthood Rev Armand DeItossett
Meares. at present in charge Of the church at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-15
SECRET SOCIETY NEWS.
Items of Interest to Members Of Fraternities
-Mas0ns and 0dd-Fell0Ws.
Masonic.


Marion Lodge, No. 80, +. and A. NJ, will hold
it's regular monthly business meeting on Wednes-
day evening
Willis d. Engle, deputy of the grand patron.
O. E. S., will organize new chapter at Proyi-
dence, Johnson county, on Tuesday evening.
Commencing with the week following the an
nual convocaton, the Scottish Rite will confer
the degrees upon large class of city candidates.
There will be business meeting of Keystone
Chapter, No. 6, R. A. NJ, Tuesday evening, after
which the mark master degree will be conferred.
Murat Temple, ancient Arabic order of MOBILES
OF the Mystic Shrine, will convene for the pur-
pose of comforting their degrees, on the Friday
evening following the Scottish Rite reunion.
This order is quite young in Indiana. but al
ready numbers about one hundred, only 322 and
33o Scottish Rite members being eligible They
meet in the A. and A. Rite Temple. F
VIM III. Smythe, secretary of the Grand
Lodge, T. and A. NJ, has received the annual
reports of the various city lodges for the year
1854, Capital City being the last to make returns.
The following will show the accessions to the
different lodges during the year, and the total
number of members on Dec. 81, 1884