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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
TIRGINIA REpunAIo4Ns.
Mahone's Men Meet la state COnvcn-
tiOn Mt Richmond.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
RICHMOND, Va, July 15.-rhe Repub-
lican state convention met here to-day in
the Richmond Theatre, about $50 dele
gates and alternates being present. OF
these nearly 200 were colored.
At Il. O'Clock General Malone made
his appearance on the stage and was re-
ceived with tumultuous applause. When
quiet had been restored he addressed the
convention, acknowledging the honor
bestowed and expressing hi> appreciation
of the continued confidence 50 warmly
manifested. He did not court the trust
reposed in him because of the tireless
anxiety it imposed and would rejoice
when the time would come when he could
give it up.
General Malone closed with scnthing
TRADE against Bourbon leadership and
Bourbon methods in the state. He then,
as chairman of the state committee,
called the convention to order ind in
troduced Hon. William Lamb of Norfolk
as temporary chairman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
An Alleged case Of Assault.

Monday woman named Mary Lynch
appeared before Magistrate 0'Niell and
charged Patrick j. Duffy, who employs
her us domestic at his home, No. l0ll
Trenton Place, with feloniously assault
ing her on Sunday night. She claimed
that chloroform was used to drug her.
Her story which was made of the most
horrible details, and was so we'll
connected that the magistrate issued o
warrant for Duffy which was executed by
Chief Dougherty late Monday afternoon,
and he was confined at police station.
He engaged II. H. Ward, Esq, as his
counsel and claimed that it was black
mailing scheme. Bail was refused him,
and his hearing was set for A
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The case Tues
day morning, however, assumed the most
peculiar position, when the prisoners
counsel, accompanied by the woman,
Mary Lynch, appeared before the magis-
trate and asked to have the charge with
drawn. As an excuse for such
actions, the woman stated that she
objected to going into court to
press the charge. The magistrate told
them that he would take no such
responsibility upon himself, but that
US Deputy Attorney General Biggs was
out of town and was expected back early
that evening,he would change the hour Of
hearing from 4 until 3 O'Clock in order
that he might be consulted. Duffy is still
in prison, rs neither the attorney-geheral
or his deputy are in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
A Cos,,v FISHING Exped,,,on.

A few days since Harlan Cause of
this city drove TO the Twin Bridges,
near Chadds Ford, for the pur-
pose of fishing. In the meadow of
'rheophilus Main he unhitched his horse
from the carriage and tied the animal to
IL tree. While he was enjoying the sport
of capturing the tinny tribe, colt
belonging to Mr.. Main came up to the
strange horse, when the latter kicked him
so severely in the head as to break the
young animals skull, causing instant
death. Mr.. Cause on coming from the
stream found the colt dead, notified Mr..
Main of the mishap and paid him the
price asked for the colt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

John p. Ruth, chief clerk of the Viii.
mington post office made singulnrly mar.
row escape from being crushed Tuesday.
In opening the heavy iron inside window
shutters that morning, screws holding one
of the heavy plates drew from the frame
and the section weighing over 200 pounds
came crashing down, just grazing Mr..
Ruth's head. In falling it crashed the
chair in which A. j. Schrack basks in
official sunshine breaking it down and
crushing desk. Providentially Mr.
Schrack was ut breakfast and MIR. Ruth
passed through the great danger alone
coming out safe and thankful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
A REFORM scHooI CANDIDATE.
A boy with the IncIinatiOns OF n
RurRIar-AIrendy Under $500 hail.

David Mahan; aged IL years, alias
Daring Dick, the Boy Terror of Sher-
man Street, is again in trouble. He was
arraigned Sunday afternoon before
Squire O'Neill on the serious charge of
entering the dwelling of Rose Murphey
at No. 408 Sherman street on Saturday
with intent to commit robbery. II
was shown in evidence that the young
burglar with youthful pal watched
the house until Mrs. Murphey came out
and started to go out to funeral. She
was no sooner out Of sight than Mahan
pulled open the shutters, raised window
and went in. His pal dubbed "Young
Crowley" who was on guard became
aware that they were discovered and took
to his heel. A young man named
Comfy jumped in through the
window after Mahan and the boy
burglar led him lively chnse
through the cellar and all the rooms, but
was finally caught. He unconcernedly
pleaded mot guilty" to the charge and
was held in 5000 bail for the general SEES
sions. He was already under $500 bnil TO
answer the charge of burglariously enter
ing n toy store in the eastern part of the
city, several weeks ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

Thomas Gibney, bridge builder who
came from Pittsburg and has been board
ing at the Logan House, had leP broken
Tuesday night, by falling off and under a
hand car on the b. x p. railroad near Big
Elk creek. He was takento the almshouse
for treatment. A lad named Scheu broke
his right arm Tuesday, by falling from n
tree near Riddles woods. John It.
Rogers, employed in the mills of James
Riddle, Son & Co., was painfully injured
about the head ON Monday, by being
struck by falling block. DIR. Palmer
dressed the wounds of the last two I'M
fortunates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
COrneIl,s President.

ITHACA, July 13.-Professor Charles
Kendall Adams was chosen president OF
Cornell University tonight by an almost
unanimous vote-12 to Son the first
ballot. President White, in presenting
the claims of the Michigan professor,
made an elaborate address. He reviewed
at length the intimate relations which
had existed between the professor and
himself during their college career, the
admirable and extensive advance made by
Mr.. Adams in scholarship, the philosophic
character of his works, the profundity OF
his learning, the judicious character OF
his historical conclusions and his high
standing as an officer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
DOPER.
Funeral of a Daughter of the Late
Charles RrOwn-HBasc-balI.

tunefAi Oh II DauRnter Oh the Aatite
Charles BrOwn-Basc-ball.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
DOVER, July 14.-Mrs. Jennie Postles,
wife of Zadock Postles and daughter of
the late Hon. Charles Brown, who died
at her home in Virginia, on Friday last,
was buried here to-day in the new Meth
odist cemetery from the Presbyterian
Church where funeral services were held
by the Rev. J. b. Merritt, who preached
most able and pathetic sermon. Old
friends sang the funeral hymns, and
never were the sorrowful words-sorrow.
full yet full of hope for joyful reunion
more sweetly rendered.
The State Capitol nine went over to
Camden on Saturday and played the nine
of that place and easily scored victory.
The score stood 10 to in favor of the
former club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
Howard Cooper Lynched.

At l O'Clock Monday morning band of
40 masked men broke open the Jail at
Towson, near Baltimore, took therefrom
Howard Cooper, the negro assailant of
Katie Gray, and hanged him to tree
about so yards away.
BALTIMORE, July 14.-The body of
Howard Cooper, who was lynched yes
terday morning at Towson, was taken in
charge by his mother and was last night
buried at Bare Hill. The place of sepulture
is row of small hills near Mt. Washington,
which are known as u deposit of copper
ore. The people of the neighborhood
of Rockland, where the offense of
Cooper was committed, have little to say,
but all approve of the cause which was
pursued and declare they will join in any
measure to cut off the life of any man,
white or colored, who shall be guilty of a
like offense.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
Ano,her Cbicaeo s,rike Lil,eIy.

II was reported in Chicago last night
that another strike was likely ON the
West Division railway. OF the IL dis
charged men for whose reinstatement in
the company's service the recent strike
was begun, all but four have been taken
back by the company. The latter are
still seeking reinstatement, but the asser-
ton is made that against two of them
at least serious charges are pending. 1t
transpired last night that Mayor Harrison
addressed a letter to the superintendent
of the company recommending that he
restore the men TO duty. The employees
will hold n meeting Saturday night to de-
termine whether they will go out on
another strike if the remaining four are
not reinstated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
PENNsGRovE, N. j., July 13.-Three
theoretical tars hailing from Wilmington
while sailing on the Delaware in the cat
yawl Dull Thud yesterday We're capsized
off the Salem creek, aud all had hard
struggle to reach places of safety. The
salts refuse to be interviewed or acknowl-
edge the mishap, but an eye witness
describes the occurrence as one of the
most exciting affairs that has been wit
messed from this shore for long time.
In capsizing the smaller member of the
crew fouted beneath the canvas and
only through his familiarity with water
in all its applications was he able to ex-
tricate himself. The captain of the Dull
Thud suffered bad ducking and intense
modification. The three unfortunates
sat in the sun all afternoon to dry their
clothing before presenting themselves in
close proximity to their anxious families.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
mrs. Rayard improving.

Mrs. Secretary Bayard is still gaining
ground and there is very perceptible
Improvement in her condition since Sum-
day. She passed last night comfortably
and is easy to-day and the crisis in her
ailment is thought to be well over. The
patient has less pain and seems stronger
than at any time for week. The secre-
tary is very much encouraged and re-
manned in Washington yesterday and to-
day where the business of the state
department demand his presence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
ueadouar,ers In Wilmington.

The Repauno Chemical Company,
whose works are located in New Jersey,
opposite Chester, has removed its office
from the Peter Wright building, Phila-
delphia, to the Law Building, this city.
The Philadelphia Office having been ADAM
doned, the company's headquarters of the
extensive business enterprise will he Will
mington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
summer Hotel Burned.

The Stanley House at Bar Harbor, Me-,
one of the finest hotels on Mt. Desert
Island, was destroyed by fire Friday
afternoon. There was no loss of life, but
the furniture and valuables of the
guests were greatly damaged by
the haste necessary to get them
out of the very rapidly burning
building. Mr.. Stanley, the proprietor,
had just allowed his policy to expire and
loses everything. The hotel was very
popular with Wilmingtonians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

In examining some papers and manu-
scripts in the mayors office the proceed
ings of the mayors court for 1881, in
which the sentence to sell negro man Mt
public auction, and the minutes of the
Board of Health from 1881 to 1897 were
found. Mayor Rhoads presented the
first named to the Historical Society and
the latter to Register Frazer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
A Watermelon Worm.
DnnarR

Pennsgrove Record.
1t is said there is pest destroying the
watermelon plants of some of the farmers
in the township. 1t is long slender
white worm which eats into the heart of
the root of the plants causing them to
wilt and die in very short time. The
patches of John Ashton, who lives on
Thomas Weatherby's farm, and of Charles
Sheets are attacked by them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

The fund for the family of the late
Andrew Peterson, who was shot and killed
about three weeks ago, has grown to con-
siderable proportions, over 5000 having
been subscribed. Ex-police Sergeant
Hatton who has made a canvass for sub
scriptions is now engaged in business and
is unable to continue the work through
the day, but in the evening he will call
for contributions to any one who may
notify him. He may be communicated
with at No. 507 Broome street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
General Grant,s GOOD Night.

A5sUcIHV5u Tues DIsPaIuH Uy opeuIH1 WIIe5-
MT. MoGREGoR, N. Y, July 15.-Gen.
Grant slept about eight hours between 3
o'clock last night and the same hour this
morning. He awoke only to take food at
intervals, and otherwise there was no
cause to arouse the physician during the
night. The conditions this morning show
little, if any, change from those of yes
terday..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
A Rare Case of Surgery.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, July 14.-DanielJ Jones, son of
Caleb Jones, now about 90 years of age,
has had since his birth tumor of the
navel, which had grown large and become
quite distressing. Recently it was re-
moved by DR.. Charles d. Green, who
pronounced it a bloody tumor or aneuris-
NAL tumor of blood vessels, arteries and
veins. Mr.. Jones has recovered from the
operation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
Funeral of colin NIcAIIister.

Colin McAllister, who died on Satur-
day, in the 74th year of his age, was
buried from his late residence, No. 2106
Market street, on Monday. The inter
ment was made in Mt. Salem cemetery.
For 20 years the deceased was superin-
tendent of the carding department of
Joseph Walkers cotton mills, at Rising
Sun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

John II. Hall, living on East Third
street near Pine, fell 90 feet from a scaf-
fold on Maryland avenue near Chestnut
street late Saturday afternoon where he
was employed. Three ribs were broken
and his head cut. He was removed to his
home where Drs. Hertel and Fahey at
tended him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

A burglar entered the house of Philip
X. Heller, on Ontario street, Philadel-
phia, early ON Saturday morning. Mrs.
Heller went from her bedroom along n
dark entry to close Il window, when the
man caught her by the throat and after
choking her, took belt containing 81 100
in notes, which she wore, and made his
escape. The lady is the sister of Nathan
n Bell of this city .Z.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
WmMINoToN, July 18th, 1885.

Funeral Director Jordan A. Wilson,
who was brutally beaten by John Mills
on Monday, is still suffering seriously
from the wounds received ut the hands of
his assailant lie il still confined to his
house and to-day complains OF feeling
very sore in all the muscles of his body.
His right eye is in frightful condition,
80 painful that il il necessary to apply
wet cloths in order TO allay the suffering
il causes. A great scar extends beneath
. the eye to the middle of the cheek, and
two angry abrasions on the side of the
head ARE quite painful.
Mr. Wilson has retained Levi q. Bird,
ESQ.,, to attend to his case in court.
criminal proceeding is already pending
before the municipal court and civil
suit for damages will probably he insti
tuted by Mr.. Bird in the county courts.
Regarding the printed statement which
appeared over John Mills, il. Is, name and
with the name of Joseph N. Hartman
attached, Tie at,er writes EVERY EVENING
that he heard all the controversy between
Mr.. Wilson and Mills over the Stuck in
cident and TINT the former did not use
any profanity whatever; in fact, none
was pissed between them upon that occa-
sion. Mr.. Wilson explains that he
was attracted to Sucks store by
the gathering of people and the loud
talk OF the two men and TINT he did not
know Mr.. Mills was there or the cause of
the disturbance When he went across TO
Mr.. Sucks store two or three men We're
standing on the sidewalk and were talk
ing about young Everett Mills, the son,
over whom the dispute was raised. Mr..
4 Wilson Joined their conversation and
acuuiescing III some comments said, Yves
he is bad boy"
Mr.. Mills heard the remarks and one or
two remarks were passed, hut their was
nothing profane in the conversation, nor
did the assaulted man Use any profanity
in any of his intercourse with his assailant.
II is known that the letter of Mr.. Mills,
which was intended rs justification OF
his conduct, WINS written in the evening
and taken to Mr.. Hartman for his sigma
ture after he had gone to bed. The stnte.
ment was read to him and he insisted &c
Mr.. John Mills, his brother and the
latter's clerk that there was no profanity
used. Upon the point of the alleged pro
family it is remembered that the proyoca
y ton was grounded.
The assault is the talk of the hour ani
is discussed by everybody. Mr.. Wilson
has the entire sympathy of the commu
nifty and public indignation that he SHOULD
have been SO mercilessly treated is at I
u very high pitch. There is talk of sub
scription being made so that Mr.. Wilson
4 may be at no expense for counsel il
- having the matter brought before tn
courts,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

II is stated ON reliable authority that, if
his health improves, the Rev. r. H.
Adams of st. Paul's NJ. e. Church will
be made pastor of Asbury Church next
year. Many members of the latter con-
gregation would be pleased to have the
Rev. @. w. Prettyman of Union M. E.
Church for their next pastor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

At "A special meeting of the levy court
held Monday morning the sureties ON the
bond of Thomas ]. Hanley, collector for
Christiuna hundred, We're approved. A
committee was appointed to view a new
site for bridge in Mill Greek hundred.
Richard Ford was allowed $40 for the
burial of the decomposed remains of n
colored man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

Alfred Carpenter, a farmer residing
near Centreville while moving grass last
week had thumb cut of close to the
hand by the horses starting suddenly
while his hand was on the knife guard.
the severed member was stitched on by
DIR. Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

MILFORD, July 13.-Saturday night five
persons We're arrested by Officer Coffin,
three on the charge of robbery. The
following account will explain it. Mr..
Weeks, jeweler, had u watch belonging
to Mrs. G. Titus to regulate. He had
to go into the next room for moment
only, and on returning discovered that
the watch was gone. Nat Hudson, col
ored, was arrested for having it in his
possession. He claimed that he bought
il of Saul Van, colored, for $3.S0-S0
cents down and the 80 next Saturday
night. Van was arrested and he answered
thatit wasgiven him to sell by Dan Curry,
also colored. Curry was also arrested
and made clean breast of it,
vindicating Hudson and Van, who were
released on 800 bail each to appear as
witnesses. Thomas Hook became bonds.
man for Hudson, and j. Lowery for Van.
For Currey bail to the amount of $500
was asked, but it was impossible to get it.
This morning Currey was released, the
case being settled for $12. The Other
two prisoners were fined 50.
This afternoon DIR. Robert j. Collins
will be buried. This doctor will be
greatly missed by the poorer classes, as
lie attended those who could not pay
gratuitously. He was about AZ years old
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

There is one thing nobody ever regrets-that
Is, the day they first adopted Parker's Tonic as
their regular family medicine. Its range is 80
wide, and It's good effects so sure, that nothing
else, except good nursing, is needed In a great
majority Of cases Buy 1t, try it.. and after
wards It will not require any praise from us
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
u,as asked for Aim. supplies.

The trustees of the poor advertise for
proposals for coal at the new almshouse
and Diamond State Insane Asylum, also
for furnishing supplies provisions,
clothing, dry goods, footwear, tobacco,
liquor, drugs, bread, &c. The bids will
be opened on Saturday, the 25th inst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.


BALTIMORE, July l6-Flour, steady, quiet
Howard street and western supertlne, S3.OOa
340; do. extra, s3.5Oa425; do family, A.3ia
5.25: city mills super, s3.25aS5O; do. extra,
S3,75a4 do. Rio brands, $i.90a600; Patapsco
family, 1873; do. superlative patent, S.
Wheat. southern, firm, good inquiry; western,
castor and dun southern red, g5a96c.;
southern amber, a6as1.; No. Maryland, qG4a
We; No. western winter red snit, A2ala!i3c,;
July, 924c. bid !; August, g4a4ag5c.; September,
HGa9sc,; October, gJs4c bid.
Corn, southern, steady western. lower and
dull southern white, 6Oa6lc.; do. yellow, 5ia
55c. western mixed spot, Size; fire h July,
5tKc. asked; August, blAa52c
Oats, firmer and quiet; southern, SSa4lc.;
western white, 40t41c. western mixed, 3Sa39G-
Pennsylvania, sSa4lc.
Rye, nOminaliy. b5a7Oc.
Hay, quiet; prime to choice Penns. lvania and
Maryland, Sl4al5.J0
Provisions, higher, fair inquiry; mess pork,
S1l.b0a1l.75; bulk m,'tts. shoulders and clear
rib sides, packed, 5ha6iic.; bacon shoulders,
5l,c.; clear rib sides, 74c.; hams, i2tl2Ac.
Lard, refined, 1alc.
Butter, tirmcr; western, packed, l0ii3c.;
creamery, lTal9G
Eggs, firm; l2&c
Petroleum, lower refined, T7aaSc.
Coffee, nominally steady; liiO cargoes, ordl-
nary 20 fair, 75SaSAac
Sugar, lower aud dull A soft. 6bg. ...
Copper refined, quiet; l0AsalOA.
Whisky, steady Sl.aHl.9l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16

MIDDLETowN, July l5.-The Statement
that the Rev. X. H. Adams of st. Paul's
NJ. E. Church, Wilmington, woul, health
permitting, become pastor of Asbury,
Wilmington, next year is incorrect. The
quarterly conference of the M. E, Church,
this town, has Mr.. Adams consent to
come here, and in fact it is understood
that he is their next pastor. The Rev.
Adam Stengle has been asked to return to
Union Church, Wilmington, his former
charge. My information is official, there
fore reliable.
Mrs. Harry Foster is dangerously i'll at
her residence on Main street.
About so baskets of peaches will be
shipped from the station here to-day.
s. Newinayer has been elected umpire
for the Mutual baseball club. DIR. j. G..
Carroll is Mr.. Newmayer's relief.
Tramps are coming in town by squads.
Some of them are dressed well, but look
out for them as they go back next fall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-16
MILFORD.
How a watch Thief Was Appre-
hended and Released-FuneraI.


Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
MILFORD, July 10. Yesterday two
wagon loads of young folks went to
Slaughter's Beach to spend the day. As
usual, all enjoyed themselves heartily and
got away with the customary amount of
edibles.
Last evening two musicians from Read
ing, the guests of Mr.. Humphreys, at
tracted alb ut so persons to Shoots Hotel
by rendering some fine selections on
mandolin and guitar.
A few peaches have been shipped from
below, but as yet none are reported from
here. Wheat threshing is becoming
general. Business is booming in conse-
quence of the money being brought here
by fruits, but work is scarcer than usual
because of the destruction caused by
recent fire.