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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

The p, W. a. b. Railroad Company is
arranging for the purchase of tract of
land comprising about 40 acres, ON the
south side of its tracks, near Edge Moor
station. The railroad has already II tract
of ground Mt this place which, with the
addition il desires TO purchase, will he
utilized as site for the company's new
shops. The works of the company in
this city are too small in productive Gu
pacity and so announcement that they are
operated Mt great disadvantage. The
new site will give about 40 acres for the
plant. This space will admit of the shops
being built compactly and in such order
MS to be most convenient to the operatives.
II may be some time before arrangements
for the erection of the new works have
been completed, but negotiations are
pending to secure the land, which is just
aast of the CITY boundary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

The legacy of $4,000 which the late
John NJ. Wharton left the Wilmington NJ.
Z. Conference Academy will probably he
paid to the directors of that institution
on Saturday. Mr.. Wharton bequeathed
this sum with the understanding that the
academy was not to receive the money
unless the institutions indebtedness were
reduced to $4,000 by August LIST.
To get the Indebtedness down to
that figure $4,000 had to be
raised. Since the last session of confer.
ence the NJ. E. ministers have been striv-
ing hard to secure the sum stipulated and
their efforts have proved successful
Conference has raised the money and the
academy is sure to receive the legacy, but
to obtain possession of the bequest various
ministers had to pay $50 each out of theii
own pockets and rely upon the generosit,
of friends for reimbursement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
NEITaRK.
An Operate FaiIure-Disgust nt the
Italian Influx.

htalittn hntiuNs
Special Correspondence oil Gazette and journal.
NEWARK, July 24.-The Carrie Stanley
Theatrical Company, which very ill.,
auspiciously opened three nights en-
gngement i'll Exchange Hall on Monday
evening last, left town during the next
day thoroughly disguised with Newark
and its inhabitants, The cause of their
disgust was the slimpess of the audience
which greeted thom on them on the first
night. The performance was not what
was expected by any means, though
somewhat better than the average troupes.
The few that were there were almost
overcome by the intense heat and the
actors seemed similarly affected.
Our town is again in state OF excite
ment caused by the heavy influx of those
dreaded and depraved creatures, the
Italian navvies, who promise Mt the
present rate of importation to rival i'll
numbers the native population OF the
town. Several days ago about 2O0 Of the
filthy creatures were conveyed here by q
train on the Baltimore d Philadelphia
railroad and dumped down in the town
directly opposite st. Thomas p. e.
Church, where barracks, &C., are being
erected for them. II is the ihten-
tion of the railroad company to
hereafter make Newark the construct
ing headquarters of the road between
Wilmington and the Susquehanna river.
The several engines and construction
trains upon the road will be stationed at
Newark, MS well MS the greater part of the
laborers. This is stated authoritati1ely,
and people in the neighborhood of the
road are greatly incensed that they are
compelled to live in such close proximity
to the Objectionable fellows and believe
that it will be productive of much ill
health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
Mrs. Hannah Iefreris Dead.

Mrs. Hannah Jeiferis, widow of Capt.
William JeiTeris, soldier of the war of
1912, died Mt the residence of her son-in-
law, E. S. Farley, 5i9 North Tenth street,
Philadelphia, on Monday evening, in the
91st year of her age. She was born in
Delaware, but resided in Philadelphia n
number of years. Her hearing was very
acute and her eyesight good for
one of her years. A few years
ago her mind gave way and from
that time until her death she had
to be cared Tor. She was the mother of
nine children, -four of whom are living, AS
are also Il number of grandchildren and
great grandchildren. 1t is remarked by
the family rs n singular coincidence that
Captain Jeiferis died in April 1865, when
the city was draped in mourning for the
death Of President Lincoln, and now his
widow breathes her last when the city is
displaying cmblems of grief for the de-
mise Of ex-Prcsident Grant. ....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
1eaths.

BRINTON.-At Chadd's Ford, Pa, on the 2Sth
inst, Susanna, mother OF a. g. Brinton Of
this city and aunt of Daniel Farra, In the %th
year of her age.
BRADFoRD.-In this city, on the 25th inst,
Ada Eugenia, infant daughter of David I. and
Annie NJ. Bradford, aged months and
weeks.
Funeral private. 15r..
CoLLINS.-On the eth inst, Ella May Collins,
aged months.
CoYLE.-At 511 West Fourth street. on the cath
inst, Ethel Viola, infant daughter OF David
IL. aud Mary Il. Coyle, aged months.
CRAIG.-on the Esd Inst, David +. Craig, In
the 69th year Of his age.
DoNNELLY.-On the 9th lust, Barney Dom
nelly, aged IS years.
DAWSON the eth inst, Rebecca, widow OF
Of the late Robert Davis, in her Sith year.
FLOUNDERS.-On the 25th inst, Nathaniel
Founders, aged 90 years.
GusTUs.-ln this city, David II. Gustus, aged
81 years.
HAZEL.-On the ed inst, Ann, wife of John
Hazel and daughter Of William and Mary
Kershaw, aged 81 years.
JANvIER.-At New Castle, Del, on s6th inst,
Eliza Constance Darragh, wife of John
janvier, ESQ,
JuNEs.-ln this city, ON the 9Th inst, Albert
Josne, aged 5days.
KAvANAGH.-On the eth inst, Willie, young
Kavanagh.
LEECH.-on the s6th inst, Annie L. Leech,aged
3months.
McCLANE-on the a9d inst, Ethel Mary,
daughter OF Charles and Mary McClane, aged
month, weeks and days.
McCAFFERTY.-In this city, on the sd inst,
Mrs. Fanny McCarIerty in the seth year of her
age.
MOwBRAY. Near Fowling Creek, Md, on the
10Th inst, Eva f., daughter Of William II.
and a. $. Mowbray, aged IL years, months
and - days.
MOWBR AY.-Near FowllnG Creek, ON the 2ith
inst, Emma, daughter Of William II. and A.
5. Mowbray, and twin sister of Eva f. Now
bray.
NEwLIN.-ln this city, on the ajth inst,
Samuel d. Newlin, aged ~ years
REASON.--At Stanton, on the 9Th inst, Cath
crime, wife Of Solomon Reason, aged i3 years
SNlTCIIER. = IN this city, of meningitis,
Florence lloffecker. the infant daughter Of II.
&. and u. A. Snitcher.
| * MMONS.-On the 25th lust, Lizzie d Sim
mons, in the SD year of her age
| sANDERsoN.-On the eth lust, Harry, son Of
Joseph and Cora Sandsrson, aged months.
| SIiEPPARD.-At Rising sun, on the a3d inst,
Anna Louisa, daughter of b. +. and L. j.
sheppard, aged II days.
TODD.-on the 26th inst, Elva NJ, infant daugn-
ter Of Harry f., and Fannie NJ. Todi, aged 10
months
| TIIOMAS.-On the 2lst inst, Mt the residence Of
her uncle, the Rev. 4. Snowden Thomas, near
North East, Annie H., eldest daughter OF the
Rev. James 5. Thomas, OF the New England
Southern Conference of the NJ. Z. Church, In
the 2lst year OF her age.
| WHITELEY.-At Trappe, Talbot county, Nd,
| on the Goth inst, A. J. Whitley, In the SGD
| year of his age.
| ZIGLER.-At Newark, Del, on the 2sd inst
| Nathan Zlgler, aged 81 years
/ WHITE-In this city, on the 2fth inst, Abbie
f., widow Of the late DR.. William II. White
| YoRKs.-on the 26th Inst, Minnie Yorks, aged
| II months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

The Wilmington Il Northern Railroad
Company will give another excursion to
to the Falls of French Creek ON Saturday
next, the train leaving this city Mt $50 u.
m. and returns about G.30 p. M. This
will be the third excursion of the season,
and like its predecessors will undoubtedly
he very enjoyable. About seven hours
can he enjoyed in the mountains viewing
the magnificent scenery presented by the
strange formation of the granite and the
falls uf the creek which, washes the
foot hills on both sides, with its sparkling
clear water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
PRES TON.
a COIOred woman KILLED by aighi-
ning-Bhe RAMA sad Family /

a COIOred Woman Killed by Light
ning-Bhe RAMA sad Family
AEflictiOn.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
PRESTON, CAROLINE County, Mp, July
2S.-'rhe dwelling house of Elijah
Friend, colored, in Frazer's Neck. five
miles from Preston, was struck by light
ming during the storm Sunday afternoon,
killing instantly the wife of Thomas
Webb, who was visiting the Friends. The
chimney and gable of the house were
almost destroyed by the discharge. Other
persons were in the house, but were not
injured.
A heavy rainfall throughout this por-
ton of Caroline county extending gener-
ally il is thought, has put an end to n
drought that was beginning to be serious.
The family of William IL. MOwbmy has
been afflicted by grave type of dyson
terry, which has baflied the skill of the
physicians. On the 10th inst, an in
teresting daughter died and in just two
weeks twin sister also died. One other
case still remains, the patient in pre-
cariDus condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
Sr. GEORGES.
Church Notes.-The welcome Rain
Marketing wheat.

Church Notes.-The welcome Rain
Marketing wheat.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
ST.. GEORGES, July 27.-The Rev. Will
linn W. Taylor of Wilmington filled the
pulpit of the Presbyterian church yes'er-
day morning, in the absence of the pastor
The Sunday school of the church will
picnic at Augustine Pier on Thursday.
The congregation is cordially requested
TO be present.
We had delightful rain yesterday
afternoon and evening which the farmers
were glad TO see, MS their pastures We're
short, some having TO buy ground feed for
their stock. Many of the farmers are
through threshing. Several have sold
their wheat and delivered it, getting 95
cents.
The Saint Georges Hotel is open again,
this time by Thomas Carly, formerly OF
Summit Bridge "-4...
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

William l.. Armstrong of No. 60i
Orange street was sunstruck while driv-
ing carriage to funeral Sunday
afternoon. lie was taken home and was
attended by DIR. Snitcher. During the
afternoon Mr.. Armstrong; condition was
critical, but in the evening he began to
improve. George Reighert, proprietor of
a bakery at the corner of Ninth and
Poplar streets, was overcome by the heat
while going the rounds of his patrons on
Saturday. His condition is less critical
to-day. Charles A. Schulmeister, of No.
70i West Ninth street was overcome
by the heat on Saturday afternoon, while
ut work at Gregg q Bowels carriage manu-
factory. He was attended by DIR. Pyle.
Thomas Marney, aged Is years, victim
of malaria, was found by the police on
Saturday suffering from the effects of the
heat. He was taken to police station and
kindly cared for. Yesterday afternoon
his condition grew worse and he was re-
moved to the almshouse. The police
authorities have not yet ascertained where
he belongs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
Death of DnyId 4. Ornir.

David +. Craig, aged G5 years, we'll
known and respected resident of this city,
died on Thursday at his home ut Eleventh
and Tatnall streets of disease of the
brain. Deceased was n son Of Frederick
Craig, whom il is said issued the first
paper in Wilmington. When u
boy the deceased learned the trade
OF plastering in Philadelphia. lie started
in the lumber business in this city with
William Tatnall at the wharf where the
Pussy ~ Jones works now stand, selling
ont at that location TO Pussy Il Jones.
Craig ~ Tatnall moved To Eleventh
and West streets, where they resumed
business. Deceased was ut one time
also in business with George Q. Simpson
Of this city of whom he was relative.
For the past 10 years however. he has
been employed in the office oil
his brother, George Craig, II mm.
Der merchant of PHILADELPHIA who
was the first superintendent Of the r.,
W. ~ Il. railroad. Deceased was twice
married and his second wife, two dnugh
tiers and Il son survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
THE q. q o. AVID VIEW roRK.l
Can Garrett be Kept out 9-TcIe-
graph Combination Talk

The Philadelphia Ledger in its financial
columns says in the course of its COM
ments on the railroad deals now taking
place, that ''the Pennsylvania railroad
management are urging upon the Wander
bilt interests the necessity of joining in O
movement to keep the Baltimore a. Ohio
railroad out of New York by any route
which the allies cannot control. They are
at the same time believed to be making iu-
dicious overtures to the Baltimore Il Ohio
itself to secure traffic agreement by
which the latter will stop its new line at
Philadelphia, abandon the Reading-Jersey
Central route, and seek its outlet for traffic
to New York over the Pennsylvania lines.
The influence which is still held
in Jersey Central by Vanderbilt and his
friends, aided by some other speculative
interests, is being at present exerted
against the Baltimore a. Ohio's special
traffic contract with that company so that
its ratification is predetermined " I'm
disputed alarm among some Of the friends
of the b. a. o." is alleged.
"Some other speculative interests above
referred to MS necessary to the blocking
of the b. a. o. railroad plans, would up
pear, from special New York dispatches
W lIG Dun W Dt JuN NrblllU,
who is credited with having for months
past bought Jersey Central largely, and
with il is endeavoring to force such con-
cessions from the b. Il O. people as he
desires in the telegraph fight between the
rival wires. From the SUNS dispatches
referred to is taken the following; AS
to the statement that if Mr.. Gould assists
Mr.. Garrett to get into New York over
the Jersey Central tracks. Mr.. Garrett is
to reciprocate by turning over control of
the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Com.
pany to the Western Union. have only
to repeat what said few days ago, and
which President Ratea cmphatically
denied. that Mr.. Gould has been offered
control of the Baltimore Il Ohio Tele-
graph Company on certain conditions "
II is positively stated here that Mr.
Garrett has had several conferences in
London with John Fender aud Cyrus W..
Field i'll relation to this m-,''er. In rela-
ton 20 this Mr.. Connor did not wish TO
be understood as affirming or denying it.
President Bates sent to Mr.. Garrett by
fast steamer to Liverpool plans and speci-
fications providing for a very large extern
sion of the lines west and south of the
Baltimore Il Ohio Telegraph Company.
Mr.. Bates again denied that Mr.. Connor's
statements had any foundation in fact.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

At u meeting of the committee of the
G. A. Il. ON Saturday evening to arrange
for the renewal of all sailors and soldiers
buried in the Pottcr's Field TO one of the
Wilmington cemeteries, it WIS decided
to confer with the cemetery companies to
procure n sustable lot into which the
iricndlcss dead may be removed, and for
the reception of all others who have no
family or friends to procure suitable
burial place. The committee has in
charge the securing of government tomb
stones, and relatives and friends of those
whose names are unmarked are requested
To send the full names of the deceased
the company and regiment in which he
served, and to give their own full names
and addresses. The committee comprises
the following veterans Chairman, W.
S. McNuir; William O'Connor, Jacob b.
Siifer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
PENINSULA EDITORS.
safe Arrival Ina baltimore Election

OF OFFICERS.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
BALTIMORE, Nd, July 2S.--rhe PENN
sula Press Association arrived here early
this morning on the Bay Line steamer
Carolina, from Old Point Comfort, after
u delightful voyage. Last night meet
ing of the association was held on board
the steamer, when the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
President, J. B. Clark, Georgetown
Journal Vice Presidents, Robert ID.
Hoifecker, Smyrna Times, and G.. E.
Haddaway, Easton Letlger: Secretary and
Treasurer, w. Scott Way; Elk, cItive
Committee. q. g. Woodall, Chesie town
TRANSCRIPT, Il. II. Gilman, milford
OArOniel3, and f. Jennings Crute, EVERY
EVENING.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The party of
editors of the Peninsulnr Press Association
broke up i'll Baltimore yesterday, some
remaining in the Monumental City,
others going TO their homes, while the
following We're among the number who
reached this city ut II O'clock: w. Scott
Way of Middletown, Robert III. Gilman
and Miss Lorena Gilman of Milford, j.
b. Clarke and wife of Georgetown, IL.
Greely Knowles of Lewes, ii. ii. Curtis
of Newark and the EVERY EVENING repre-
sentative. The day was spent i'll sight
seeing, and the party will leave to-
morrow.
The meeting on board the Bay Iiue
steamer Carolina ON Monday night was
very pleasing feature of the excursion.
Retiring President Woodall tapped the
gnvel promptly ut 10 O'Clock and after the
election of officers, already published, and
the election of IL. II. Curtis, EVERY
EVENINGS Newark correspondent, MS
member of the association, the following
programme was given
"The Real and Ideal in Country
Journalism" by G. G. Woodall "iecrea-
ton Incentive to Labor" Il. q. Gilman
Reading, Ii. G. Knowles; Newspaper
Salutatory," by w. Scott Way. The
latter was humorous paper in the
writer's happiest vein and was much
appreciated,
Pending adjournment the following -
solutions We're adopted
Res0lucd, By the Prninsular Press Ass =
citation, in session on the steamer Carolina,
the 9th day OF July, 1885
/. The thanks ofthe Peninsular Pre- IS AS
sociation are due, and nre hereby rendered
to the Pennsylvania railroad the New York,
Philadelphia " Norfolk railroad, and to the
Bay Line OF steamers for courtcsits ex-
tended to the members of this association
ut this meeting
2. The association is under obligations 10
the retiring president, MIR. G. q. Noodnll,
and to Mr. WScott Way, the secretary for the
efficient manner in which they hive dis
charged the duties of their respective OIL
ces, and the interest and zeal they have
manifested in many ways for the pre- -pcrity
of this association and the welfare Of PENN
sular journalism.
The excursion throughout was one OF
the most enjoyable ever experienced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
ncnII OF a d.ermam Printer.

William Schmitz, a compositor en-
ployed on the Freie PreSSe, died Sunday
of consumption, after brief illness. He
was born in Germany in 1851, and was
educated for the priesthood. He came to
Wilmington nearly four years ago, and
found employment on the Freie I'Tesse.
His relatives in Germany, where h. had II
wife, are quite wealthy, and shortly after
he became i'll Franz Scheu, propri' iOr of
the paper, received from his brother n
check for 500 with instructions to do
everything possible for the sui,
ferer and draw ON the family
for the expense. Another letter
was subsequently received, skiing
il the sick man could stand a sea voyage,
as his relations We're anxious for him to
come home. Unfortunately he was then
too far gone to think of making the
attempt. His funeral will take place
Wednesday afternoon from Undertaken
Martins, No. COZ Shipley street, with in
terment Mt the Wilmington Il Brandywine
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
No pIeuro-Pncmmonia.

DIR. Mclean of Brooklyn, under the
direction of the agricultural department
ut Washington, has commenced thorough
examination of the cattle of Pcnnsyl-
ynnia, in order 10 make n report upon the
work of freeing the state from
the ravages of pleuro-pneumonia.
On Thursday, in company with DR..
Francis Bridge, the state veterinary sur
geon, he visited the abattoirs and cattle
pens of Philadelphia. During the past
day or two he has visited the various
herds in Delaware and Chester counties,
in which the disease recently broke out.
IIe found that the cattle now arc all
healthy. The disease has been entirely
eradicated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30
ArTDDLETOWN.
A Poor Game sacath of Adam
harris, Aged over 90.

A Poor Game sacatl of Adam
Harris, Aged over 90.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
MrpprETowN. July 27.--Adam Harris,
an aged and highly respected colored
afternoon. "Ad" was as old as any
one in the town, having passed
his Goth birthday. During his younger
days he managed to save some money, A
few years ago, however, he loaned it in
small amounts TO pc. SONS whom he
thought would pay it back. In this the
colored man was disappointed by his
white friends. 1t is safe TO say that the
reputation for honesty and industry
made by "old AID" cannot he claimed by
another colored person in the hundred.
MIDpLETowN, July 2S.-"Dan," M in
offensive Irishman living with X. A..
Cochran, was attacked by gang oil
negroes on Naudain's corner last Saturday
night nbont IL O'Clock. The 1rishman's
cries for help frightened his nssnilanis oil.
No arrests have yet been made.
Butter is scarce in our local market.
Thirty cents is offered yet il is not forth
coming. Shortage in pasture has caused
the scarcity.
Tie Mutual Base ball Club go TO Elk
ton Thursday to play return game with
the club of that town.
Our milk men must have good pumps
as they seem to supply their customers
notwithstanding the complaints of the
farmers Some of onr farmers have up
to few days since been bringing the ice
cream manufacturers six gallons of cream
now only deliver about six quarts, and
they talk of raising their price TO 81 per
gallon for the same. Where the wagons
get enough milk TO supply the demand
is mystery.
Sparks from passing locomotive set
fire to N. Burns stubble field on Satur-
day Inst. The grass and debris being
very dry about 80 acres was burned over
before the flames were extinguished.
Fortunately Mr.. Burns had hauled his
entire wheat crop on the same field from
the same cause.
Adam Harris, the aged colored man,
whose death was previously reported was
buried this afternoon. The funeral was
largely attended by both white and
colored people. - -
There is little pond of stagnant water
on Pennington street near Broad. II is
only few steps from the Board of
Health office, and am sure they will find
it. The board understands its business
every time.
M. N. Willitts says he has good pros
pect for fine crop of niagara grapes. He
has large vineyard.
The barn and straw stacks on the farm
occupied by Mr. Higgins, near Odessa,
We're consumed by fire on Sunday last.
Loss light; partially insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

All of those who read the brief message
of coincidence sent by President Cleve-
land to Mrs. Grant must have been struck
by the good taste, felicity of expression
and evident sincerity which marked every
line of it. It is rare, indeed, that man
possesses the ability to thus declare in fit
ting and feeling language the sentiments
of the people. With each new public
demand that is put upon him, President
Cleveland seems to reveal unexpected re-
sources, and, though the incident we have
referred to is in itself but small matter,
it is noteworthy as Characteristic of the
reserved resources of our chief magis-
trate. -B0stOn Herald, Ind.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-30

The Philadelphia Ledger says: Laura
Clair, n brunette, Is years old, who alb
seconded from her home in Wilmington,
Delaware on July 4th, and for whom De-
tective Allmcndinger searched in this
city, was found by him in house in At
lantic City on Wednesday night and
brought to this city yesterday. She says
she WINS induced to come to Philadelphia
by Wilmington solicitor, and tells other
stories abont her departure from home.
TThc girl was brought back to her home
in this city to-day by her parents.