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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
A sir IN saIiabury.

Baltimore un Special
SALISBURY, ND March 80 The largest
meeting ever held on n similar occasion
assembled Is The court house In salisbu' y
to night to nominate i've candidates for
town commissioners. Nine candidate 3
we're put Ia nomination. fhe excitement
ran high, causing the almost continuous
rappibR q the chairman to keep order,
aud the largest vote ever polled was cast.
The cause OF such interest WAS due to an
attempt 10 Gust the present chief Of
police and chief If fire department
by defeating the present board Of
commissioners, who are favorable to their
reappointment. The majority Of the tax
payers are favorable to the election Of the
present board, which 10 comp osed Of
Alexander G.. Toadvine, William W.
Gordy, Lewis W. Gunby, Irving s.
Powell, Thomas Il. Williams. Richard
p. Jones, q colored man, was put up aud
deieate :. II was the first time in the
history OF the town that coloIed person
was ever put in nomination, and II
caused much feeling smong the whites.
The old board vas renominated by q
msjority of 800 over the other candidates.
The election will take place Monday next
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
a SEAIOUs AOOIDENT.
Disastrous Result OF the Explosion
OF n Torpedo: Monday.


While placing stone ballast beneath 1
cross.tie on the p, W. & B. railroad
about 100 feet west Of the Poplar street
crossing, Monday afternoon, Patrick
Connolly, . traokman living on Lord
street, struck q torpedo and Il exploded
with terrific force, severely iniurine him
about the head and face and probably
destroying one OF his eyes. Pieces Of
shell inflicted an ugly Ont beneath his RICH,
eye and one Of the flexible lead bands
BY which torpsdoes are fastened to tracks
penetrated ths scalp on the right side Of
the head.
He WAS taken at once TO the office OF
Special Officer Jones, where he was
kindly cared for unfit the arrival Of
DR.. Kane, the railroad oompsny's sur
geon, when his wounds we're dressed and
shortly afterwards he was conveyed
home.
Since torpsdoes are carried on trains to
be placed as q warning on tracks In case
OF an accident or detention between sta
lions, the torpedo which exploded ysster.
day may have been accidentally dropped
from . passing train and, since 1t was
water proof, il may have lain in the bal
last for months.
Yesterday the injured man was slightly
improved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
TIE LIST yrRF xEAR.
General Grants Death Hourly Ex-
pecfed-Binking Hut Not Suffering,

New YORK, April l.-Abo1t o'c,ooh
this morning q gre Il upiaV, TAbs oha-gt
took paoe 10 g neral GRANITE copdiuo
The Rev. d.. Newusu Wis huiIieily
sent for and the family wac summoned to
the sick room. All believed tbSt the end
was near.
At 6 IS q. M, Senator Chaffse left the
house. he said General Grant was very
low; that he was dying, but was still con
sci0us. AT the same time the doctor said
he misht last out the day.
A. 05 this morning 3 servant went 10
the dIu store for medioinefor MIS-. Grant
who had become nervous.
q. s Grant, Jr., arrived at the house
1T 10 this morning and his wife, who is
at the 81. Cloud Hotel, w&5 sent for at
6 90.
Az o'clock ex Senator Chsffse left
General Grant. He s'ys that the general
is growing weaker The throat is thick.
ening, but the main trouble Ia with the
heSrs. The doctors say he may die at
any time.
10 =. m.-Authentio information Of
this hour ia 10 the effect that General
Grant is failing fpst, and that 1t is only
question Of hours until the end is
reached. he is gradually sinking, but
Ia not suffering pain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

PoRT DEPOSIT, Nh, Maroh 30.-The
mild weather of the last few days hss 80
materially reduced the volumes OF ice ia
the SusquehhnnG that the fears of au
inuudation by the people OF Port Deposit
have been greatly relieved. Below
Havte de Grace the immense field which
extended over the fRts has again dis.
appeared. Between HEvIe de Grsee aud
Port Deposit the huge mass which has so
long been q menace is now greatly re-
duoed, and is interssoted By numerous
channels, and along the shores it has
broken away, become porous, and Ia far
less formidable than IL wzs before the
thsw,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
A Cnndle Fnctory Rurn,nr.

Associated Press DISPATCH by spaoigi Nl.es.
CINCINNATI, April 1-11.45 q. m.-The
Emery candle factory, one OF the largest es-
Establishments of the kind in the country, is
burning The loss will probably be very
heavy. The fire started in the eastern por-
ton, large structure where the candle man
ufacture was carried on. Two fire walls with
sections. The fire department, sue
ceeded in combining the flames
to the eastern section where from
100 to $50 employees were engaged,
many Of them being girls. They were thrown
into panic bat were all safely removed.
The loss will reach from $50, 900 to 100000
with ample insurance
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

LIsc I'm, Ills, March 31.-The Raw
Mr.. White condemned the Catholic
religion and the Roman clergy
in lecture here last ni1ht,
whereupon forty or fifty coal
miners present riotsd, using the hall
chairs. The injured are: White, the
lecturer, out on the head and face
Johnston, the hall manager, severely
injured. HENDERSON, q college student,
badly beaten. Two or three others were
slightly hurt. The police were powerlesr
In their efforts To preserve order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
@sgsasss

BERRH-DlL 1HkY.-In this city, March 20, by
Dihhay, b. b OF this city.
GAu ~, LI.-At Philadelphia, March 20,
lS the Rev MApisoD A., Richards, beHiaIu N.
Cause and CaLharine +. Maiy, Daughter Of the
late Augustine Maiily, both OF thls city,
HkMInION-CANN.-- lin Philadelphia by the
rev . Barnes, samuel 2, II amllton and MrB.
Annie M. Caun. Bltd " this city.
MASSEY-HIGNUIT ..pn March 10 ly the Raw
". ebG, Francis a, Massey to MEs' sarah 81
hignuJt, both OF this city,
PARkER-TAGGRRF --Atth brlde'shone No,
EOS King street. on March 81 by the R5y "
y. >. Murray. HarIJ e. Parker and may ). TSg-
g-rt, both OF this city.
R6FD-bURTJN In Chester county, Pa, on
hlar1h IA, by John 4, March, i Re6i OF Eist
Of hts city,
STAFFORD BA GIN s.--Ne,r Valley Minis this
county, on hNch 81 ly the Rev, Il. g, AtgiuU.
thi8 county
WHAIL D-hAYTSk.-Uu Mach 81, by tho
ttsV, A Il. va epu AlUt ri u hayi AMI OF Wicorn.
leo county ana Ruih Haln Of Somerset.
MALkEk-MC uH -U1 aarcn "a, by the Rsv
J. l.. Naltsndighant -, y Horsty WaiAer and
Joanna Mccoy, both Of New astls uCuaty,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
Arremtad for Denertfon,

A young man named Edward Brown
was arrested by Officers Shsrer and
MoKsndrick Monday night charged will
being dsseIter from the marine bsrrAoki
at League Island navy yard, Philsdel
phiA. Information was lodged with tn,
police by the brother in law Of the de
serter, who saw Brown on the stree
early in the evening and caught hold o
him, but was compelled. to release him Al
the point Of pistol in the hand Of 4
woman named Mary Ann Slerry. The
officers arrested the couple half houl
later. After taking an empty revolver
from the woman she WAS released, and
Brown will bs held here awaiting the &C
tion OF the navy yard authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

CHICAGO, March 3l.-The Armour
Packing Company OF this city has
received additional cable orders from the
British war department for the shipment
Of 100000 pounds Of canned meats,
destination Woolwioh. The same com.
pany has orders from the Canadian
government for 2z5, 900 pounds Of canned
meat for shipment to Winnipeg for the
use Of the Causdlon troops MESSING there
70 operate against the hali-bresds and
Indians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

The New York Herald says The Rev.
l. M. Haldeman ia getting to be known
IS the rapid preacher, because in rapidity
Of utterance he is not equAlled by any
other divine in the city. Last Sunday
he condemned the turning o. church
edihoes into concert halls and places Of
eating, drinking ard hand shskipg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

On Sunday afternoon, April 26th, thu
sixty sixth anniversary Of Odd Fellow
ship will be celebrated in the operI
House. The programme has not besr
completed Jet, but the exercises
will be highly interesting. A ser
mon will be preAohed by Robert
Graham of Philadelphia, Chaplain
OF the Grand Lodge Of Della
ware. Invitations to attend the oelebrA
tion will be sent TO the various lodges o.
the order in Nav Castle county. Amity
Lodge, No. 20, Of Camden, will have ar
anniversary Of its own, probably the
same day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
PhlIadeIphia 1fnrkein,

Naa1eisfsd freas Diapasnh ~ eyis0iSl STiseA.
PHILADELPHIA, April L-Flour, steady
aud quiet
Wheat, dull and sier No. Pennsylvania
red, S6faS7c.; No Pennsylvania do, &c.; No.
2 Delaware do, 93c.
Corn, quiet end easier; steamer 49s4gL<c.;
sal, yellow, 49L50j.; do, mixed, 4S< ai9kc. No.
8, 4SkaAfc.
Oats quiet and steady; No l white Sg1kc.;
No do. $780,; No 8 do. 88l<a37c.; rejected, 34a
36c.: No;2 mixed 351za36c.
Provisions, steady and in fair demand {;
picked hams, 7zal0c
Lard, steady loose butchers, 6l<a6Mc.;
prime steam, H25.
Butter, dull and barely steady rolls, sa9c.
Eggs, steady.
hp0
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
Against the Pritchett Bill.

The members Of the levy court Tues
day petitioned the State Legislature to
leave the matter Of appointing county
oonssAbles with the court, placing the
power Of appointing IA its hands, II II
was decided that there was necessity
for any additional officers. The petition
is directed as protest against the pass.
age Of the Pritohett constable bill and
one or two similar special measures before
the Legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
Cleveland About Pearson.

WASHINGTON, March 3l.-In answer to
the suggestion that the reappoin mem OF
Mr.. Pearson might cause great issa.is
faction In the ranks OF his parry, ,he
President 10 represented as saying: 1.-THE
Democratic party ia neither hypoolitioRl,
unpRtriotio nor ungrateful.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
A Fisher,s misfortune.

While passing down the ChristlauA
Tuesday, on the way 10 the fishing
grounds, FlShsrm an Updyke's cabin boat,
which was ia tow Of his fshinR- boat,
upaet and all the edlbles stored therein
were destroyed, As q cOnstq uence he
bad TO postpone his contemplated trip,
and returned home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

The court In chancery adjourned Mon
day evening until Thursday next and the
orphans' court was In session Tuesday
morning. No business Of moment was
transacted and the court adjourned until
Monday next. ".....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
Sadly AmIclea.

Ella T &C mpson, aged about 20 years,
who lives near Squirrel Run, saw the
drowning OF Mary MOcladerty last month
and was so prcstrA,sd by the accident
that she was compelled TO Immediately
seek her bed 5lDcs then her condition
has been Rr wing worse aud now she is
mot expected 10 live. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

AEsooiAtsd Prnss Uieqateh ~ speeiRl Nira.
CHICAGO, April 10. W. Potter president
OF the North Chicago Rolling Mill Company,
announces that the mill at Chicago will be
put in full blast next Monday. Thirteen
hundred men will be given work, making the
total force 800 men, and the pay roll
100000 month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
&EEEs
.ts 3

her Ssh year
Funeral from her let residence, No 2l7 Monroe
street 90 thnrsin afternoon o. O,eo1S, ssr-
cemetery.
CARR. in this 'ity March q Euma Il, dsush-
ter ~ Anpie AND lie a Jgnn Carr
DOW =, AT his hOsrs, uehr AshlalJ IN Christie
Hns hun4red Asftn a william d, nlwd 10
BILE 5ttt year.
RREl,-lr tniF city 90 l-g 70 inst. o. heart dts
sMlTHSuN - d. th's city, March - Aunle s
vile VI he'Gl au E, cmi,hsla s8sl a2yfari,
MuRhlCk. III snlaC!y o. the 2Si T. T., 3rs.
Sara A, MnrCiUg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

John A. Beers Of this city, has received
cards Of invitation 10 the wedding Of Mrs.
LkviniS StraEtOn, Tom Thumbs widow,
and Count Primo Masri alias Count Rose
bud, 3; Boly Trinity Church, Philzdel-
phis, April 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

DR.. David Rennedy's "Favorite Remedy l
tried it, and after using about one and one
half bottles, vuided a stone, OF an oval shape
I-l6 OF an inch long, and rough on its surface
send you the largest piece that You may see
OF what 1t is composed since then have felt
no pain. nov consider myself cured.
JAMES ANDREWS,
10 Marshall S., Troy, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
UNCLE SAM MAY TAKE A HAND.
A Pacific mail Steamer Seized by
the Central American Rebels,

the Central American Rebels.
WASHINGTON, March 81 The Secretary
Of State to-day received 9 telegram from
the consul at Panama informing him Of
the seizure Of one Of the Pacific Mai
Company'P steamers by the rsbsl leRders
The secretaries Of State and Navy there
upon held consultation after
which Admiral Jovett at New Orleans
was ordered to proossd with the
Tennessee aud Swatara to Key West auo
await orders. The Alliance now at Key
West was ordered to Asplnwall. A tsle
gram WAS also sent to Commander Kane
Of the GAlena now at Aspinwal asking
him why he hsd not protected American
citizens and property, and instruoting
him TO do 90,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

Mt. Cuba pr mises to be one Of the
most popular picnic grounds on the
Landen berg brsuoh Of the b, q r. rail-
road during the coming summer, and
few weeks hence It will be fitted mp
nicely for the accommodation OF pleasure
seekers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
DIR. Newman Says the serenity Of
HIS Mind IL wonderful

tsooiAtAd PresS Dispaich by speciA NireS
New YORK, April AT 945 o'clock thii
morning the Rev Dr. Newman left Genera
Grants house. He was met by several re-
porters and said 1.-THE General solemnly
realizes the fact OF his prolonged sufferings
but the strength of his intellect and the
calmness and serenity Of his mind are
wonderful"
A visitor who left the house at 10 O'Clock
said that the General has rallied and was con-
scious and composed.
Senator Ohaffee states that the sudden
weakness Of General Grant this morning was
the result of an affection of the heart. II is
understood now 40 As a. m. that the general
has entirely lost the power Of speech.
AT 11.9O a. m. it was stated that General
Grant was sitting up and feeling some
what better.
A consultation of his physicians will be
held at p. M, before which probably no
bulletins will be issued
SINKING FAST.
11.40a. m.-General Grant is still alive,
but is sinking fast.
At l2.25 p. m. General Badeau left General
Grants house to send private message from
that General Grant was very low and was
sinking rapidly that he may die
in an hour and may live three or four DAYS.
'rhe General" he said, sis sitting mp all the
time except at long intervals when he lies
dowl for a little time. He is surrounded by
all the members Of his family and Dr.
Douglas is in attendance"
PROBABLY TOO ILL TO BE EXAMINED.
General Badeau telegraphed to Colonel
Payne at Washington to the effect that at the
consultation Of the physicians of General
Grant this afternoon it was doubtful
II his throat was in condition
to be examined but that in IL ahould he in a
condition. it was doubtful IL any good result
would fellow, because the disease Of the
throat is regarded as beyond the control of
the physicians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
rho Great American People

are industrious studenta of medicine, as Il
demonstrated by the great sale ofthe "Scienc6
of Life,n DIR. Parkers best work. Over mil
lion copies have been sold, and It is recon
mended by all its readers as being the par {
oelleDce IN medical literature. We call atten
! ton to the advertisement In another oolumn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

The Rev. Martin B Dunlap, formerly
Of Delaware City, but now rector OF
Christ Church, RNddius, Connecticut was
ordainsd to the priesthood last Saturday
m, rning by the RI Rsv. John Williams,
In the Bishops Chapel, at M.ddletowD,
Connecticut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

Among the graduates OF the Jefferson
MejioAl College, which holds its com
meuct msnt on Thursday IN the Aoaden
Of Music, Philhdeiphia, is John Y. Shep'
pey OF this oity, r no read msdtoine undel
t1e pre- cepiorship OF DR.. Howard osle'
The GLASS umbeTs 10 men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
Returned 20 Albany.

The Rev. Rufus Wendell, recently
pastor Of the Household Of Faith, has
gone back to Albany TO reside. He is
now engaged in preparing book explain
ing the changes made in the old and new
testAmeDts by the revisers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
A 500. 900 chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, March 30-A four.storied
brick building on Monroe street occupied
by the National Printing Company and
by Bradner Smith & Co, paper dealers,
caught fire about O'Clock this morning.
The structure was completely Quilted, en-
failing loss roughly estimated at
100000. The insurance is believed to
be ample.
LATER-THE LOSS FULLY $3.50, 900.
CHICAGO, March 3O.-L1ter estimates
make the loss by this mornings fire
much larger than the hrst one. The
National Printing Company loses
all It's presses and nearly all
Of its material, which makes its
total loss, Sl60, 900; insurance, $ll4, 900.
BrAduer, Smith & Co. now estimate their
loss al S2O0, 900, their entire stock having
been ruined. They carried INSURANCE
to the extent Of $12k, 600. The
building is owned by the Croziel
estate OF Philadelphia, and 10 damaged Il
the extent Of slc, 900. The total loss Il
fully 1870, 900. The insurance apar
irem that on the building lie s239, 200.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
ave may be happy yet,


Thus we have get 10 see from the
general course OF President Cleveland's
administration hereafter whether this ap.
pointment, good sc it Ia in itself, means
that he is genuine retoTmer, or an i'm
postor or q trader. We have yet to see
whether II Is consistent part Of broad
and patriotic policy upon which the Presi
dent has entered, il rather late, yet With
clear understanding and firm purpose
II will give great satisfaction to
the Tribune, II this proves to
be the case, TO commend President Cleve.
land as really the honest reformer which
his party, rot \ bit believing it, assured
the country that he would be. At
present this ia to be said In his favor, at
he has reappointed one out Of the many
Republican officials whose unquestiln
and superior fitness renders their rsten.
tion in office the clear duty Of Presi.
dent who means to improve and not to
degrade the public service. For SO much,
thanks l-Ns,O York Tribune, Rep
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02
AsPIEHALE IN ASHES.
Thousands Destitute and WIthOu
RhRifer

Thousands Destitute and without
Shelter,
Associated Press iiisp.tch by Special Wires.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The following dis
patch from Commander Kane OF the Galena
has just been received by the Secretary Of th
Navy
"Aspinwall is in ashes. Burnt by insurgents
to escape capture by government troops.
"The Pacific mail dock railroad property on
the north end Of the island, and the canal
property at Crispol are the only buildings
saved. The shipping is safe.
al have all my forces oil shore protecting
property. My ship is crowded with refugees
Thousands are destitute and without shelter. /"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-02

NEW CASTLE, April 1.-The regular
monthly nesting OF the board OF educs
tion was held last evening. Bills Of II.
Dsnnisop, for repAirs, and William
Gordon, for hauling we're ordered paid.
A statement IN reference to the schools
was made by Acting Superintendent
Stephenson.
Mr.. Price suggested . change In the
clause Of the bylaws referring to sus-
pension on account OF absence OF scholars,
but his motion was overruled by the
president.
The system Of dispensing with the May
week holiday was put before the board +,
aud upon motion 1t was decided tina,
school sessions should be held regularly
that week. The election Of treasurer Of
tie board was postponed until next
req ular meeting.
The following committees were Ap-
pointed: On teachers, Worthington and
Rliason; text books, Ferris, Brown and
Bjkles; school property, Herbert, Bliason
aud Hermann; finance, Herbert, Ferris
and Rlisson; visiting, Price and Brown.
The board adjourned until last Tuesday
In April. Ell
A committee Of the Ladies' Mite Society
received the Rev. T. K. Terry, vile and
daughter, at the parsonage last evening.
A banner presentation, entertainment
and supper, will be held on Saturday
evening April 25th, by Harmony Castle,
No 6, K. G. 4 for the benefit Of the
castle.
The new flooring for the Knights Of
Pythias roller rink was received yestsr
day. The work OF laying It was COM
menosd immediately, and is being pushed
rapidly. The new a,or is Of kiln dried
maple, and will cost over 5000.
The new barge for R R. Morripson'a
pile driver was launched " sserday after.
noon a. ! O'Clock. This Launching was
witnessed by q dense crowd. The new
barge was ohristened the Delaware.
Mayor Black, who was to have performed
the christening ceremony, WAS thro~n
into the hold OF the vessel as ste moved
of the ways. The mayor sustained nc
injuries except few slight flesh wcuIds.
As he climbed up through the hatohway
he was greeted with loud cheering iron
the crowds who Witnessed his stately per
fOrmApoe.
Blrney Post, g A. R will give a grand
bail at the opera house on next Monday
evening
Mrs. J. &. George, who was taken 81
suddenly Ill on Sunday last, has greatly
improved and is able to move about thu
holee.