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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
NEWARK.


Hfridge Over the Zig Elk.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
NEWARK, July 8.--A man named Bob
Wright, while intoxicated, was acciden-
tally run over by carriage on Main
street late last Saturday night, but his in
juries are not serious.
The new iron railroad truss bridge
spanning the Big Elk river near Baldwin's
cotton factory has been completed, and
was crossed by train yesterday, for the
first time. The bridge was built quite
rapidly in the manner of the b. & O..
Company, and presents q fine appearance,
being so feet above the water, and
approached by arch abutments. The
masonry on this bridge is especially mas
sive, and is designed to last centuries.
This will enable them to lay track for a
number of miles on the other side which
are all graded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Rev. MIR. unrray,s Mother Dead.

The Rev. W. L. S. Murray, pastor of
Asbury M. e. Church, received II tele-
gram from Selbyville Thursday night an
nouncing the death of his mother, who
was between so and 60 years old.
He had no idea that she was ill
and the news of her death was II
sud shock to him. The message gave no
particulars of her death ind when he
started for Selbyville ON Friday he was
of the opinion that death resulted
suddenly, probably from heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Funeral of Commander Gorringe.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New YORK, July 8.-The remains of
the late Lieutenant Commander Gorringe
were buried this morning from Grace
Church where services were conducted by
the Rev. DIR. Huntington. The reverend
gentleman in his sermon referred to the
many and patriotic services of the young
officer. In accordance with the wish of
the deceased the funeral was strictly pri-
vate, and only intimate friends and rela-
body was placed in sealed casket in the
vault of the church preparatory to its re-
moval for final interment in Philadelphia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

A FATAL HOTEL FIRE.

Serious Accidents of the Guests i'm
Escaping.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
HANNIBAL, No., July S.-The Globe
Hotel in Louisiana, Mo-, caught fire yes
terday morning from the explosion of
lamp and burned to the ground. The
building was three stories high. There
were So guests asleep at the time of the
fire, all of whom were awakened. Many
of them leaped from the second
and third story windows to the
ground clad in their night-clothes.
DIR. Lonergan, who jumped from the
third floor, struck the brick sidewalk and
was killed instantly. Other guests
besides losing their trunks, jewelry and
all their clothing, received severe in
juries, breaking their legs and arms in
jumping; loss, $40, 600; insurance, Sc, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LONDON, July S.--Young's glue factory
and Powell's tannery, together covering
three acres of ground, in Bemondscy, a
London suburb in Surrey county, were
destroyed by fire to-day. The loss is
S200,000. The heat warped and burst a
large tank on the grounds, and $50 tons
of water were thus liberated, serving to
prevent the spread of the flames.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Recommended for appointments.

WASHINGTON, July 7.-Gul IIazcn, chief
signal officer, has recommended to the
President that Sergeant Brainard, who
was with Iieut. Greedy in the Arctic
regions, be appointed to a lieutenancy i'll
the line. He has also recommended that
Sergennts Mitchell and Ellis,who recently
passed examinations for promotion be
appointed second sergeant in the signal
service .....-a "s..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
A Railroad Isnnor.

For week past it has been rumored
that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has secured the controlling interest i'll the
junction ~ Breakwater railroad. Since
none of the directors of the Pennsylvania
railrord live i'll this city, the ruuror can
not be verified here. Colonel Febiger,
one of the r., w. d b. railroad directors,
has heard the rumor, but docs not know
whether Or not there is any truth in it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Catholic church Isumors.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BALTIMORE, July S.-A rumor prevails
in Catholic church circles here that be-
fore the end of the year Archbishop Glib
bons will receive cardinals hat. That
the Rev. John S. Foley of st. Martins
Church will earlier be made bishop and
assigned temporarily to the see of Savan-
nah. After the reception of the hat by
the archbishop Father Foley will be
recalled to Baltimore and be made coad-
tutor to the cardinal. The Rev. Edward
McColgan of st. Peters Church, the
present Vicar General, will be made a
monsignor. All these are freely talked of
by the clergy as well as the laity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WASHINGTON, July S.-Among the
Presidents callers to-day were Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks, Senators Voorhees, and
Harris, First Assistant Postmaster-Gen
eral Stevenson, Representatives Ward,
Matson, King, Morrison, Cobb, Blanchard,
Wise, Barbour and Lefevre, ex-Represen-
tative Hurd, Robert Marshall of Ohio,
John G. Thompson of Ohio and G. II.
Quay of Arizona.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

WASHINGTON, July THE President
commissioned the following postmasters
to-day: Howell Tatum, Bolton, Texas /;
John H. Cochran, Dallas, Texas Samuel
b. Evans, Ottumwa, Iowa James W.
Sherman, Osceola, Iowa; John r. Thorne,
Piqua, Ohio; John G.. johnson, Pea.
body, Mass; Edward H. Krier, Plum
Greek, Neb.; Adam Ferguson, North
Platte, Neb.; John t. Burns, Washington
Territory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

NEW ALBANY, ND, July T. Martha
Hatledge and Tracie Wright, two l,i-years-
old girls of respected families, took
laudanum last night by agreement he
cause Mrs. Hatledge would not permit
her daughter TO go to n picnic. Miss
Hatledge cannot recover, hut Miss Wright
who took smaller quantity of the drug
NAV get we'll,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
MILFORD.
A Fire at MISUNDERSTANDING Adj
dress Printed

MILFORD, July 6.-Sunday it was
rumored here that Col. A. f. Small's
factory and hotel at Lincoln were de-
stroyed by fire. Your correspondent
ascertained that the report was true. The
loss $4,000, was more than covered by
insurance. A quantity of last years
fruit was in the burnt buildings. It is
not known if he will rebuild.
The Chronicle has printed, in pamphlet
form, the Rev. j. E. Mowbray's Fourth
of July address at Kits Hammock. The
speech, which is we'll printed, is a very
fine rhetorical effort.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

The Rev. @. w. Wendte has resigned
tine pastorate of the Charming Memorial
Church, Newport, r. 1. His resignation
will take effect November LIST.
Lieutenant Commander Gorringe, for
merly of the United States navy, died
Monday afternoon in New York. He
had been sick a long time and his death
was not unexpected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Long Journey by Wing.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
New ORLEANS, July Sour homing
pigeons from Brooklyn, N. Y, were re-
leased here mt 7.3S O'Clock this
morning by Sergeant Hermann of
the signal service. They took
n northerly direction. The weather
was favorable for the fly home. These
birds have heretofore made journey of
500 miles. They have now set out on q
journey of 1,150 miles from this city to
BROOKLYN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
General Grant bright md Cheerful,
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires,

MT. MoGREGoR, N. y, July 8.-Gen.
Grant was asleep soon after 10 O'Clock
last night and slept until O'Clock this
morning, when DIR. Douglas cleared the
patients throat, after food had been
taken. The patient and physician then
sat for half an hour in conversation during
which the generals mind seemed brighter
and cheerful. There were evidences of il
in what he wrote DIR. Douglas. After
this the general slept until O'clock this
morning when food and treatment were
again gwen. The morning is clear and
warm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

The powder manufacturing firm of E.
open a branch Office in this city. The
third floor of the Law Building is being
fitted up for the firms accommodation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
A BORDER OUTAGE.
A French Canadian's Experience ON
The Maine IkOrder.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WATERvILIE, Me-, July S.-A French
Canadian named Rodick has returned
from visit to the Dominion. When he
reached the boundary line he says, he
stopped at small hotel and while there
was attacked by gang of robbers living
in it, who attempted to take what
valuables he had on his person. During
the encounter he split open the head of
one of his assailants with an axe. Rodick
has voluntarily surrendered himself to
the authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, July Smyrna and vicinity
were visited by heavy fall of hail with
the rain yesterday afternoon. No serious
damage was caused here; but at Brenford,
where the hale stones were larger, the
grape crop suffered serious injury, the
hail knocking OFF the young fruit. Corn
was cut pretty badly but it will not affect
the WELD.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
A Serious Jnn,p from n Train.

Alfred Hindle, employed ut the p, w.
& B. railroad shops of this city, and liy-
ing ut No. 7OS Orange street, met with a
serious accident in Philadelphia Mon
day. Intending to come home he got ON
a wrong train ut Broad street station, and
upon discovering his mistake alter the
train was in motion, jumped oil laoeratine
his scalp and spr'uning his wrist. II,
was removed TO the Presbyterian Hospital
where his wounds were dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Seth d. Stewart, well-known in this
city, died Friday evening, at the resi-
of general debility, aged "A years. lie
had been a resident Of Wilmington for
years, was special Mt the police station
under Mayor Simms, and also fire watch
at the city hall tower prior to the intro
duction of the fire alarm telegraph,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Fred Gerker, who was Tuesday APP
pointed collector of internal revenue for
the First Pennsylvania district, in Phila-
lelphia, is well known in this State, hay
ing been, for several years. lessee of the
Kent county railroad, extending from
Smyrna, Del, to Chestertown, Nd, and
also owned and occupied farm near
Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
DENVER, Co.., July S.-Mrs. Agnes
Revoraitch, young Hungarian woman
residing with her husband ON Thirtytifth
street, this city. attempted to start a fire
last evening with kerosene oil. The can
of oil exploded and the woman was
burned to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

DENVER, COL, July 7.-Governor
Eaton last night received two petitions
from citizens of La Plata county asking
that state troops he placed between Ute
mountains and the Mancos river, 10 pro-
tect the settlers from Indians The
governor says the exigencies of the case
do not, in his opinion, warrant him in
complying with the request.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

A copy Of the following notice by order
of the Board of Health was served ON
every marketman in the King and Madi-
son street markets yesterday: Caution
ALL persons are hereby warned against
throwing market garbage or offal into the
streets or cutters, as the law against this
practice will be strictly enforced. The
penalty is S."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

The committee appointed to dispose of
the old almshouse property on Broome
street advertise the buildings on the
premises to be sold at public sale on We'd
nesday. the 18th inst. All the buildings
must be torn down and the material re
moved by next March.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Agricultural college Convention.

AbBOcIHIeu FfesB DI5pHVcH Uy Speclhl WIfe5-
WASHINGTON, July S.-The convention
of representatives of agricultural colleges
and experiment stations began here to-
day in the seed room of the department of
agriculture. Between so and 60 dele
gates representing all the leading agricul-
tural colleges and experimentation of
the United States are present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
CLEVELAND, o., July s.-A heavy de-
tail of police was sent into the Eighteenth
ward early this morning to quell the
strikers if it should become neces-
sary. There was no trouble
whatever and no demonstration until
afternoon to-day. The strikers
then assembled in the Fourteenth ward,
elevated n red flag and started for the
mills i'll Newburg which they surrounded.
On arriving they made great deal of
noise hut did not offer TO do any
damage to life or property. The police
are prepared to move on the mob ut once
if il should become turbulent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Improved soIIing-miIi machinery.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHICAGO, July S.-The rolling-mills nj
Joliet, Ills, started up yesterday after
having been shut down for over three
months. During the interim improve
ments costing over $100,OO0 have been
made. New automatic rolls have been
introduced which will do away with a
good many laborers and are calculated to
effect a saving that will pay for the new
improvements within a year. The start
ing of the mills will afford employment
to about l 200 men. A reimbursement will
be had which reduces the wages of the
men about 12l per cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Two or three days hence the Pusey &
Jones Company will begin the construc-
ton of the floating derrick, which it has
contracted to build for the Brooklyn
nnyvvard
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

A daughter of John Jones of Dover,
was bitten Monday by dog belong
ing to Assistant Superintendent of State
Schools Carpenter. Mr.. Jones attempted
to shoot the vicious canine but did not
succeed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

FATAL EXPLOSION.
One Man Killed and Others Injured
-Sanne EafnIAy.

Some Fatally.
Special Dispatch TO Gazette and journal.
FELToN, July 8.-This morning during
wheat threshing on the farm of ]. W.
Downham, about three miles north of
this town, the boiler of the engine ex-
ploded with terrific effect. Benjamin
Anderson was killed and five or six others
were badly injured. 1t is thought some
of the injured will die. A valuable
horse belonging to Mr.. Downham was so
badly injured that it will have to be
killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

William w. Kenney, Jr., of No. 14O7
French street, who was severely burned
on Saturday while playing with matches,
died Monday. The deceased was two
years and eight months old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

John W. Thompson, aged AZ years, son
of John L. Thompson, who died i'll Phila-
lelphia last Thursday, was buried in the
Wilmington and Brandywiue cemetery
Monday. The deceased was former
Wilmington and n member Of Delaware
Lodge, |. U. o. II.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Trains will leave Water and Market
streets at 10 a. M, on Thursdays and
Sundays to meet the steamer Clyde
which runs TO New Castle, Woodland
Beach and Augustine Pier.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
Ca.e Of Smnstrnke.

Thomas A. Robinson, bricklayer, was
sunstruck Monday, while working ON a
building near Twentieth and Market
streets. He was kindly cared for at II
house in the neighborhood and, after re-
covering consciousness, was able TO walk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

West Presbyterian Church will give an
excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday,
August 18th, the excursionists to go to
the seashore by way of Philadelphia and
Camden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
u.a,,c,,on in he SIorgnu,s Fare.

The steamer Mary Morgan, to-day re
duced her fire TO correspond with that of
the steamers Wilmington and Brandy
wine. Excursion Observation-Disclosures,
20 cents Chester, Is cents. Single fares
-Philadelphia, Is cents; Chester, III
f,at,to
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
ATLANTA, GA, July S.-The Rev. NJ.
d. Turner, Methodist minister who
lives at Lawrenceville, Ga, committed
suicide at Stone Mountain, Ca, last night
by taking strychnine. He wrote a letter
to his wife saying she was not to blame,
but that he had lost faith and hope for
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

ELKToN, July 6.-The Fourth was
rather quiet in Elkton. A fire, probably
caused by fireworks of some kind, broke
out about o'clock in the afternoon in a
dwelling house on Main street, owned by
Hon. j. A. j. Creswell and occupied by
John Gallalier. The flames were only
subdued after hard fight. The damage
was slight. The fire happened in the
business part of the town and if it had
obtained Roadway would have been very
serious in its consequences.
The Carrie Stanley Dramatic Company
rendered 1.-The Hidden Hand" in the af-
ternoon, and EAST Lynne" at night.
The EllIton Base Ball Club went to
Port Deposit on Saturday, and in the af-
ternoon they played the nine of that
place. After an exciting contest the game
resulted II to 7 in favor of the Port
Deposit nine. Haines of the Delaware
College club pitched for the Elktonians.
The August Flowers, club of boys from
Newark, came to Elkton Saturday morn
ing and played the Little Stars of this
place. Score:
Little star.....6 2 1 0 90 o 2 x-1s
August Flower1 0 3 0 0 2 0 Ali
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
nj. Fire for q small place.

| Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, July SIN Orig
ley. this county yesterday a fire destroyed
d. L. Hoover's general store building and
its contents also Cheney Brooks cigar
factory; total loss, $4,000, insurance,
| Sll 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

The levy court committee on repairs to
Third bridge has engaged Harry Lape,
contractor, TO put the bridge in good con-
dition. The work will be started in q
thort time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

On Tuesday next, at the jefferson
House, New Castle, Sheriff Ford will sell
dwelling and lot, located in New Castle
and belonging TO Israel H. Fols, deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09
-%e--
ELETON.
A Fourth of July Eire-TVO thames
of Rase Hall.

A Fourth of July Fire-TwO thames
-- Of Base Hail.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and JOurna
ELKToN, July 3.-Charles P. Barnes,
who is in the Elkton Jail charged with the
murder of Thomas Z. Brown, his brother
in-law, and his own son Arthur, was
brought before Justice Henry Gilpin yes.
terday ut the Jail. He waived hearing.
Barnes has improved in health since he
has been imprisoned and is not now on
the physicians list He is allowed during
the day to exercise in the corridors of the
Jail, but is not disposed to mingle with
the other prisoners. The trial will prob
ably be Mt the September term of court.
Barnes counsel are II. @, Thackery and
Albert Constable. Charles O. Crothers
will assist States Attorney Bratton in the
prosecution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Watts IuVP- ;Ihc Steam Engine;
Morse the O. ileGruph; Whitney the cot
ton gin: ant avid Kennedy of Roundout,
n. y, disco. and prepared the "FavOrite
Remcdy,1 VIII worth more than all Of them,
because 1t SAY life and cure disease, 10y puri-
flying the bloOI.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
PHnIDKIPHIA, July s.-Flour. duh and in
buyers favor.
Wheat, steady and dull : No. Q wesrrn rod,
9SEc. lI..tI.
Corn, steady and quiet; No. 5la52c.
Oats, steady and in fair demand; rejected,
3Ga3Sc.
Provisions, steady and in fair demand.
Lard, steady
Butter firm and In fair demand.
Cheese, quiet and firm; New York full cream,
7AaSc.; Ohio flats choice, 6Aa7c.; do. AIR 70
prime, 5a6Hc; Pennsylvania full skins, ka2&c.
Petroleum, steady.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-07-09

bacon sides, No; sugar cured shoulders,
20; dry salt shoulders, SIC; dry salt sides, &c /;
hams, 10c; lard, 6a9c; bologna sausage, 10c /;
smoked sausage, i0c; meas pork, s1200 per
Meats-Beef, retail, roasting rib, 1Sa20c per
pound round, 16a20c; slrloin, 20ae5c; stewing
pieces, calico; porterhouse steak, 16as0c; corned,
5al3c ; tongues, green, 5a10c Mutton-Legs,
121Sa14c; 1oin chops, 1Sa90c; shoulders, Sai0c
veal-cutlets, 1sc; chops, 16c loin, 1850; breast,
10a12c. -.