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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
THE MILRMEN,s MEETING.
Some Points About the Dairymen
and Retailers.

From Every Evening of yesterday.
Editor Eoery EUening: In noticing the
milkmen's meeting in Saturdays paper, you
haveit Thursday evening, March 1lth, 10 n.
m. 1t should read Thursday, March 18th, 10
a. m. About so of the large milk dealers
of Philadelphia have obtained charter
and formed a milk exchange. The ex-
change proposes to employ chemist to
make analysis of milk furnished by dairy
men upon request to any members OF the
exchange, The exchange proposes to fix
the price of milk. At the next SEES ion of
the legislature the exchange will ask the
passage of an act to prevent the serving Of
bad or adulterated milk. 1t also aims to
establish grade prices in accordance with
the quality of milk. Milk is so easily adul-
terated without being detected no doubt
the temptation is too great for some dis
honest farmers, as well as the dishonest re-
taller. The farmer gets one-half of the
retail price, besides paying freight, the loss
of his cans, interest or capital invested in
COWS and farm labor to be performed early
in the morning and late at night in all
kinds Of weather. Yet all this the farmer
is satisfied with a bare living and to allow
the middleman 50 per cent to handle his
production, but the dishonest middlemani Is
not satisfied with so per cent but wants all
and very often succeeds in getting it.
1t is well for the middlemen to organize
but so much greater the necessity for the
farmers to organize. The middlemens
organization controls the retailer; the
dairymen's organization controls the
farmer. So the two organizations working
in harmony control the retailer and farmer
on basis of right and justice. have given
you some points, IL you see proper to revise
and enlarge on the above 1t may help us
some. Our meeting will be free to any one
If you are interested to hear what may be
said you will be welcome. DAIRyAIAN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Bridge Tenders and CoMstabIes Ap-
nniliied ,EhmrkdaY Morning.

In the levy court Thursday the annual
election of county officers was held under q
suspension of rules, with the following re-
suit: Bridge tender-At Flemmings, VIM.
II. Hudson; Fennimores, Daniel Delaney;
Odessa, Vim. Rose; Newport, Thomas j.
Hannah. In Wilmington-Ala str ct,
James s. Morrison; Third street, Samuel
Hannah: Eleventh rect, Zebedee Blizzard,
Brandy vine, Harlan Pyle.
Jail Commissioners Lewis Il. Eliason,
George W. Morrison, Robert Sutton.
Constables- Brandywine hundred, David
J. Wilson; Wilmington, George G. Ward,
Peter Springer, Isaac Dillon; West Christi
ana, Thomas j. Ianley; South Chrlstiana-
james d. Porter; Ferris Reform School,
William +. Pickles Mill Creek, i. Derrick
son; White Clay Creek, A. j, Mote; New
Castle b, ]. Lancaster, William b. McC ";
Pencader, John b. LelFevre; Red Lion.
George N. Bright; st. Georges, P. j. Lynch
Appointments, William Il. Duhadaway
Biackbird, Joseph Anderson.
Jail Physician-Dr. J. j. Black.
After making a few reductions In the
assessment of real estate the court took a
recess until p. nj.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
BUTCHERS ORGANIZING.
Afraid That otherwise They May be
without Animals 20 Slaughter.

CHICAGO, March S.-A morning paper says
that the dressed beef rate problem has now
incensed the butchers, and adds: "The lat
ter, who are parties to the Butchers Ma
tional Protective Association will hold a
convention on May 25th, at st. Louis.
President Thomas Armour, In his call for
the meeting, says: This is an age of organi-
cations, and all who fail to adopt the
methods of the times will fall far behind in
the race for business success. Capital
having organized monster monopolies in
almost every other department Of business,
is low combining to absorb and control
the retail fresh meat supply by the
creation of dressed beef companies and the
establishment of immense abattoirs at the
centres Of population, throughout the
country and especially near the great cattle
ranges of the west, by means of which it is
intended to temporarily undersell and
crowd out and destroy small butchers, after
which the public will be left at the mercy
of these Unsuitable monopolies. ALI compe.
tition will cease with the destruction of the
means OF competition and you will not only
be thrown out of business, but your GUS
toners will be left to the tender mercy OF
these soulless corporations, which will
then have grown so powerful that they will
control all shipments of cattle, hogs and
sheep destined for the fresh meat markets sc
as to make it impossible for butchers not IL
| their rings to obtain animals to slaughter
| It will then be too late for combination Il
avail you and the only opportunity nov
| left our craft of escaping the calamity o
extinction by the means above indicated 4
that of counter combination
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

THIEFEs ED.
FOur COIOred Is0Js Arrested at Chess
Ter for Robbery i'm This city.

Four colored boys and men, who claimed
to come from Maryland and gave their
names as George Price, James Brown,
Franklin Scott and Henry Anderson, We're
arrested at Chester, Pa, Thursday morning
on suspicion Of having robbed the ware
house of George W. Stone in this city on
Tuesday week of quantity Of gum boots
and other gum clothing. Their ages range
from Is to % years. When arrested the
culprts were standing around the p. W. Il
b. railroad station wearing all the gum
clothing they could accommodate with the
rest wrapped up in bundles. The officers
who arrested them knew of the robbery in
this city and sent word to Chief Dougherty
who went up and recovered the stolen
property. The thieves had u hearing before
Mayor Forward of Chester, who committed
them TO Jail at Media to await requisition
from the authorities of Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
LANDLORD AND D0NsrsBLE.
" hO is tscspOHsIbie ~ Elen Goods are
Levied Upon i-Nhat Referees Dee

Who is HespOHsIbie ~ Hieu Goods are
Levied Upon i-Mhat Referees Dee
eide.
A case was tried In Squire Bertolette's
office yesterday week which created
considerable interest among county con-
stables and those who have frequent bust
ness affairs to intrust to their hands. The
facts of the case are as follows On the 18th
OF October last John W. Mitchell had
foreign attachment Issued against William
Hendrickson, tenant of his living at
Stanton, alleging that the latter was
about to leave the State. lie placed the
attachment int the hands of Constable James
+. Porter of Newport, but enjoined him to
wait for further instructions before acting.
On the 10th of October Mitchell instructed
the constable to levy on the goods. The
latter Immediately went to the house of the
tenant, made a levy and took an inventory.
He Immediately returned to Mitchells
store in Stanton and reported what he had
done.
Some conversation took place between
them there about which they do not agree.
Constable Porter testified that Mitchell
said, "Don't be too hard on them; they'll
pay rather than have their goods sold"
The officer consequently did not feel 1t
necessary to take the goods out or to place
Waterman over the goods, the plaintiff
being in full knowledge Of the facts.
Mitchell, however, denied on the witness
stand having used the language ascribed to
him by the constable, but maintained that
he looked to the constable for the security
Of the property and held him responsible
for it.
After this interview Porter left for his
home in Newport, but took the preeaution
on the way to speak to the toll gate keeper,
whom he asked to notify Mitchell ut once
in case the Hendrickson people moved, so
that thy could be stopped. That night the
Hendrickson household did the tent-folding
Arab act, and before landlord or constable
awoke from their slumbers the next morn
ing were beyond Claymont and danger, bag
and baggage. Porter went to Chester
tho next day, where he met the
escapes and tried to get the money
due, but failed in effecting any arrange
ment. Mitchell then demanded from the
constable the amount of money due upon
tho writ, on the ground that the officer was
liable, the goods having been levied upon.
Being unable to affect settlement they
agreed to an amicable presentation OF the
case before arbitrators, both signing an
agreement to abide by the verdict rendered
by the referees.
Mitchell chose as his referee William
| Chandler. Porter chose Daniel Mnlherin,
and these two selected Holstein Harvey as
the third. Mitchell was represented before
the referees by William I. Lyman, Esq.
| Porter had no counsel. After hearing the
| testimony verdict was rendered in favor
| of Mitchell for the full amount of the claim,
| thus holding the constable entirely respon-
Bile, after making levy, for the safekeep-
| ing of the goods Porter deems the verdict
a severe one, as he holds that the goods
under attachment were not worth more than
| half tho amount OF the claim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
Mzrrtaaes.


FLANAGAN the 81 Inst nv
the Rev. George J. Kelly OF -. ioeephs
Church, Felix Flanagan and Kate Haley. to'h
of this cauntv.
FRAME-TAYLoR.-At West Chester. on the
Sd inst, George Frame of thia city, and emuIA
M. Taylor OF Fairville, Chester county.
JONES-WARD.--AtO Old Swedes Chur.h. on
the 9th inst, by the Right Rev. Alfred Lee,
ID D., the Rev. John Bailey Jones of brooklyn.
Nd, and Lavina Ward OF Sussex county, Dei.
pR1CE-ClAYToN.--A Middletown on the eth
Inst, by the Rev. x. G. Atkine, Fletcher Price
of Chesapeake City, Md, and Mary Clayton.
RACINR-HALL-Hear Ogl, town, Del, on
the Sd inst, ty the Rev. Joseph Care, James
y. Racine and JaDey r. Hall, both I New
Castle county, Del.
RICHARDSON - COLI ms. = In Duck Creek
hundred, 90 the I'd inst, by the Kew. John
France. Daniel s, Richardson OF Townsend,
aud Mary A. Collins.
SMITH-KIRK.--In this city, Feb. 2sth, by the
Rev. Henry d. Lindsay, George A. smith aud
Amy Kirk, both Of Cecil county, Nd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

Superintendent T. N. Williams addressed
an audience in the NJ. Z. Church at Delmar
on Thursday evening, on the subject of
education and on the erection of new
school building. Since the burning of the
school-house school has been taught in
Kitchens Hall. Public sentiment, us ex-
pressed by several called on for opinion,
favors the erection of building with two
rooms. During the evening class Of 10
boys and girls from Mr.. s. E. Foskey's
school was called up to read. Selections in
poetry were read In concert, and the man
ner in which they were rendered evidenced
careful training,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

George Stevenson when advising young
men how to get on would finish by saying
"Do as 1 have done-persevere. For
fifteen years he plodded and worked be-
fore giving the finishing touches to his
locomotive. In as many days those per-
severing in the use of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery have ex-
perienced great relief and found them
selves on the high road to health. Liver
complaints, impure blood, chronic lung
diseases and many others yield toits heal
ing influences never to return. All drug
gists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
OEAYMOET.
The New Grist NsilI-ThrOWn From
His Carriage-NHiik business Brisk
-kOX HUNT.


His CarriaRe-Mitk business Brisk
-FOx Hunt.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
CLAYMoNT, March 6.-The grist mill Of
Samuel Hickman, which burned down
some time ago, has been rebuilt, and on
March LIST began the grinding of shelled
corn, corn on the cob and feed. The
machinery to grind wheat will be placed in
position in the near future, and will be of
the most improved roller process kind.
William G. Ross and wife were quietly
driving along the road this side of Linwood
yesterday morning, when the gearing OF
the carriage gave way, pulling the front
axle and wheels from under the vehicle and
letting the occupants suddenly down.
They each struck head foremost, Mrs. Ross
sustaining only some slight bruises, while
MIR. Ross was terribly shaken up and cut
between the eyes On the upper part of his
nose. The blood flowed from his mouth
and for several minutes he was but hall
conscious. Procuring another wagon they
drove home, Mr.. Ross feeling much better
The horse, after going short distance
stopped.
The milk business is brisk, increased
quantities being sent to market. Twenty
three calves were shipped from Claymon'
station by the regular milk and marke
train Friday morning.
A fox hunt took place Thursday, back II
the hundred. Among those who followed
| the hounds were James G. McComb, @. q
Poulson, James and George NJ. Casey, Mr.
| bullock and others. The chase, though
short one, was exciting and full of interest
| The old fox-hunters seem to know eXactl,
| where to find their "bird, )" and never fai
| to have their sport.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
NEW CASTLE.
A Painful Accident at the Cotton
Mills.

A Painful Accident at the Cotton
Mills.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE, March 9.-Francis j.
McGrory, aged II years, was yesterday
the victim of serious ard painful acct
dent. He had carried dinner to his
father James McGrory, who is employed
at Shaw's cotton mills. and ms he was
passing down the spinning room few
minutes before the time for starting the
mill, he slipped upon the oily floor, fell
and broke his left leg little below the
thigh. The unfortunate boy was carried
to the house of his brother Patrick
McGrory in Shawtown, where he is being
attended by DIR. John ]. Black.
John Danforth, formerly resident of
this city, but for several years an inmate
of Kirkbride Insane Asylum, was buried
at the Presbyterian cemetery at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

Magnolia, @. L. Hardesty.
Milford, W. s. Robinson.
NIillsboro, n. Roe.
Milton, Joseph Robinson.
Nassau, /. N. Foreman.
Preston, To be supplied.
Potter's Landing, f. U. Morgan.
Seaford W. Z. England.
Vienna, W. +. Dawson.
Woodlandtown. w. W. Rcdman.
Wyoming, W. Nj. Warner.
SALISBURY DISTRICT, j. A. II. WILSON, P. b.
Accomack, A. D. Davis.
Annamessex, b. @. Warren.
Asbury, W. +. Corkran.
Barren Greek, to be supplied.
Berlin, W. d. Gregg.
Bethel, A. T. Melvin.
Bishopville, II. /. Watkins.
Cape Charles City, Il. II, Derriekson.
Ohincoteague, w. II. Mowbray.
Crisfleld, w. w. W. Wilson.
Deals Island, j. D. G. Hanna.-
Delmar, @. s. Baker.
Paramount, W. T.. Avery.
Frankfort, S. N. Pilchard.
Fruitland, W, b. Guthrie.
Girdletree and Connor's, J. W. Easley.
Gumboro, D. 4. Waddell.
Hollands Island, II. s. Dulaney.
Laurel, Il. @. McSorley.
Mt. Vernon, T. II. Harding.
Newark, w. Il. valiant.
Onancock, G. A. Grice.
Parsonburg, W. W. johnson.
Pocomoke City, /. G. Fosnocht.
Pocomoke circuit G. Il. Wyatt.
Powellville, W. W. Chairs.
Princess Anne, II. Watt
Quantico, J. I. Prouse.
Rosanna, w. r. McFarlane.
Riverton, W. p. Taylor.
Salisbury, w. B. Walton.
Selbyville, Il. s. Mace.
Sharptown, d. H. Miller.
Shortley, j. w. Gray.
Smiths Island, W. l.. P. Brown.
Snow Hill, R. W. Todd.
Somerset, John Tyler.
Stockton, o. S. Walton.
st. Peters, G. W. Wilcox.
Tangier, to be supplied.
Tyaskin, ]. II. Howard.
Westover, W. G. Coons. ,..---.
w. A. Wise goes from Ringswood to Red
Lion. His successor at Kingswood has not
been named. W. b. Gregg goes from Epworth
to Berlin. ID. H. Corkran will succeed him
at Epworth. u. L. Hubbard did not get
transferred to the Philadelphia Conference
and will continue at Brlndywine. Asbury
Burke and William W. Sharp of this
city, who have Just entered the ministry, go
respectively to Elk Neck and Ingleside. As
predicted Jacob Todd comes to Grace,
Adam Stengle to Union and j. e. Bryan TO
Asbury and G.. w. Prettyman goes to
Newark, Il. II. Adams to Middletown, w. J..
s. Murray to st. Paul's, and j. Richards
Boyle to Newark, N. j.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

Elwood II. Stafford. . colored man about
40 years, was found dead in bed, Tuesday,
at the restaurant of Peter s. Blake, on
Front street between French and Walnut,
where he boarded. Deputy Coroner Pal.
mer was notified and moved the body to
the morgue to await an examination by DIR.
0gle, the coroner's physician. Deceased
was employed by H. H. Carter of the p, w
x b. r.. r., as a private porter and to take
chargeof the culinary department of thecal
used for official inspection trips over the
road. 1t is supposed his death was caused
by apopleXy or heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

NEWARK, March s.-0ne of the largest
and most impressive funerals ever neld
in this town was the one to day which
constituted the last sad rites attendant Oh
the burial of the Rev. Professor Within.
Downing Mackey. The day was Disagree.
able in the extreme, but this inrleniuhcy
did not in the least deter his many filth
full friends from paying their last sad
homage to their deceased pastor, advisor,
preceptor and friend.
The services at the house were brief
and attended by the faculty OF Delaware
College, the Delta Phi Society and the
entire body of students. The society wore
emblems of mourning as did the students
in general and the same historic old bell
in the college tower which had so long
called him to officiate at morning prayers
in the chapel now tolled his funeral knell
as the eortege passed to the grave.
The services at White Clay Greek
Church, of which he was pastor, were
attended by his entire flock, and the plain
old church seemed to echo the sadness
and grief of the entire assemblage. Prayer
was offered by President Caldwell of the
College, after which the Rev. j. L. Polk,
formerly principal of the academy and a
long and intimate friend of the de-
ceased, delivered the funeral sermon.
He spoke of Mr.. Mackey's noble
character, utter unselfshness and SIM
plicity, citing his experience during the
war, when he was pastor of the Snow
Hill md. church, and when every mem
Der of his flock radically and bitterly
differed from his views on the war. He
remained through this trying ordeal the
same imperturbable and peace-loving man
that he died, his relations at the close Of
his pastorate being as loving as before
| that terrible ordeal. The address was
most feeling and pathetic.
The Rev. j. Il. Vallandigham also
spoke of their co-laborer in the work o.
God, and eulogized his symmetrical char
acter and life. A. g. Heaton and j. l.
Cation supplemented these remarks will
additional kind words. A handsome
floral tribute was presented from the
Delta Phi Society in the form of triangl'
bounded by circle, emblematic of tn
society's origin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
DOVER,
Constable ESutchins RenppOinted-
The q. A. II. Fair-An Assessor

Constable Hutchins RenppOinted-
The q. A. IL. Fair-An Assessor
Married.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
DOVER, March 4.-This afternoon Nathan
II. Rutchins was made happy. He was in
formed by the levy court that they could
not do without his services as constable
Notwithstanding the opposition to his reap
pointment. All of the constables were re-
appointed except in kenton hundred, where
Alexander Frazier was appointed in place
of Constable Wallace. John r. Nicholson,
Esq, was continued as counsel to the levy
court. Il. o. Culbreth, Esq, was appointed
a jail commissioner.
The fair under the auspices of the G. A.
r., of this place closed on Tuesday night
The members will realize about 1900. The
proceeds will be used for charitable pur-
poses.
Our newly-clected town assessor, Alonzo
w. Clifton, took unto himself a wife on
Tuesday. He was elected assessor on Mon
day and married on Tuesday. His many
friends who voted for him, wish him much
happiness throughout his married life.
On Monday evening last James Penne-
will ESQ.,, was elected town counsel. At
the same time A. S. Kirk was elected clerk,
William Fisher treasurer, and William
Slaughter collector OF taxes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
raIIev SLOWLY Recoverlnr.

Isaac s. Talley is reported to be slowly
convalescing from his injuries and is now
able to walk across his room with the assis-
lance of an attendant. While the effects of
the paralysis is gradually being overcome,
the wound on his head is still very painful,
and the patient requires the most careful
nursing End constant medical attention.
The physicians have hopes of his recovery
but think 1t will be several weeks, possibly
all summer, before he is able to resume HIS
duties on the farm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
M1IFoRn, March 10.-United States Marshal
Newlin yesterday carried one Spencer Wiley,
colored of Milford to Wilmington for selling
liquor without the required government
Coffin on charge Of Deputy Collector Isaac
L. Adkins. Mr.. Adkins is on the lookout
for three more colorcd men here who have
been engaged in the same unlawful business.
Mr.. Adkins has been busy for the past week
or SO, as it was through his investigation
that Wiley and Little, colored, both of
Georgetown, were arrested lastweek. Wiley
will have a hearing tomorrow in Whining
ton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11
MILFORD.
To buy the Gas wOrks-A Passenger
Steamboat.

Steamboat.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
MILFORD, March 5.-MIr. A. Maloney, who
is connected with the Philadelphia Gas
Illuminating Company, was in Milford yes
terday inspecting the Milford gas works,
with the view of buying the same. Mr..
Maloney found that they will need to be
thoroughly overhauled before they will
be much account, but will buy
them IL they can be had for a
reasonable figure and says he will furnish
Milford with good, cheap gas. The same
company would like to put In water works
here also and this would be a good chance
to obtain the much-needed Improvement.
Jacob Wilson gave a hop last evening In
Reedy's hall, and 1t was well attended.
Music was furnished by Wilson's orchestra.
The steamer Holt will leave tomorrow on
her first trip this year. She has been fitted
up to accommodate passengers.
John Dana has contracted for large
quantities OF tomatoes, and expects to pack
$50 900 cans this year.
Farmers aud everybody 'lse have given
up all hopes of peaches and seem recon
ciled to the idea that they cannot expect to
get a crop of peaches every year
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

Silas II. Shull, who for two years was
manager of DIR. Burwell's pharmacy, at
the northeast corner of Second and West
streets, was arrested on Thursday last, on
a charge of disposing of quantity of
the stock and making no return of the
same. Being unable to procure bail he
was committed to New Castle. Shull is
about 80. years of age and has wife and
! two children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-11

Mr.. I. B. Noxon, Cashier of First National
Bank of Sing Sing, N. Y, suffered greatly from
ccstiveness and Dyspepsia, due to overwork
and want OF regular exercise. After wasting
much time and money in seeking remedy, he
began taking the old reliable Brandreth's
Pills, two every night for three weeks. He now
has good appetite and capital digestion, and
will answer any written or personal inquiry re
! gardipg his remarkable cure,