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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

A New York paper states: "The Homer
Ramsdell Transportation Company OF
Newburg, N. Y, have submitted plans
and specifications to different iron steam
ship builders for an iron propeller 215
feet in length. The terms OF the contract
call for guaranteed speed of is miles
an hour, and the steamer is to be delivered
in New York on the 18th of May. 1t is
more than probable that the Harlan 4
Hollingsworth company of Wilmington,
will build the boat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

A runaway boy, who had been placed
by the st. James Home in the care Of
Patrick McDermott, Brandywine hun
bred farmer, was found along the road by
another farmer and brought TO the office
of Harvey Vandegrift, agent of the s. P.
O. O. Mr.. Vandegrift investigated the
case, and finding that the boy had beer
well treated, returned him to Mr.. McDer
motifs custody.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
Msrrtages.

ARMSTRONG TowNSENp.-At Camden, n,
j., on the 22d inst, by the Rev. James b.
Lake, George n. Armstrong of Smyrna, Del,
and Mary G. Townsend Of Camden, n. j.
CoIIIER-HA Centreville, Nd, on
the 2sd inst, by the Rev. Thomas o. Grouse,
William Collier and Georeie Harris. Both
of Queen Anne's county, Md.
oURTNEY-wELLS,-I this city, on the
25th inst, by the Rev. W. L. $. Murray, oliver
H. Courtney and Ida L. Wells, both of this
city.
CoRNELIUS-H ARRISoN-In Philadelphia on
Dec. sOth, By the Rev. Andrew Longacre,
William K Cornelius and Maggie Harrison,
both of this city.
pEAN-BURToN in Chesapeake City, on
Dee 2lst, by the Rev. Irwin L Cation, William
Dean and Jennie Burton Both Of Cecil county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
THE PENINS ULA.

The switches on the Delaware railroad
are being extended all the time on the
west side of the track, looking towards n
double track when the necessity demands
it, which will be the first big peach crop.
Dozen Sentinel.
William b. Herbert left for Japan ON
Tuesday week. His fare to San Francisco
by rail was $147.50, and from San Fran
cisco to Kanagawa $3.50, making in all
$397.50. As no provision is made by the
authorities in Washington for the pay
ment of the travelling expenses OF
nppointees TO positions abroad, MIR. Her
bert had to pay his own travelling ex-
penses. Castle Star
William Wallace of New Castle, was q
Union soldier in the late war, in Double.
days command. At the battle of Geltys-
burg he was miraculously preserved from
death by shell fired from Confederate
battery, which entered the ground neal
where he stood and failed to explode,
Last summer he went to Gettysburg and
dug this shell up, and now has it in hii
possession. The shell hail remained
hurled in the ground % years and IL day
-Nsto Castle Star.
| Oh
residing near Bishopville, Md, hnd ar
ranged to go rabbit hunting with part,
of friends. They had gathered Mt hi
house and, on starting ont, he let then
all pass before him, when by some mean
as he crossed the threshold his gun wa
discharged, shooting of the front of hi
face and exposing the brain. His deatl
was instantaneous. He was about 81
years old and leaves a wife and tire
children.-Susser journal.
The mud machine has succeeded il
cutting through the island in the middl
of st. Jones Creek, taking of several fee
of it, thereby making the creek consider
ably wider, and saving in distance o
several yards. The machine is so fa
doing its work well, and is giving salts
faction to Mr.. Draper. The machine q
the other end of the creek is making rapi
strides this way, and when the two mt
chimes meet the creek will he deep enoug
to font almost any sized boRt.-I)Oot
DeIGndTeda.
Thomas II. Denney of this town, I,
ceived letter Tuesday week that his so
Thomas @. was dangerously ill, at h
home in Colorado. Mr.. Denney bein
unable to go himself on account of il
disposition, sent John @. Pennewill, WI
) left here for Colorado that evening
Mr.. Denney has since received lett,
that his son is better, and he is thougl
to be out of danger. Mr.. d. left he
about three years ago, and is now large
: interested in cattle ranch in that stat
l-D0uer DeIdsoaredn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

william prOwd BADLY Hurt by n
Fail From His Horse.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journa.
KENNETH SQUARE, Dec. 31.-A young
man of this neighborhood named William
Prowd, well known in Wilmington, was
severely injured by his horse falling with
him while he WINS riding, some days ago.
The animal rolled over on him breaking
his breast bone, dislocating one shoulder
breaking the shoulder blade and other
wise internally injuring him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
the REF. q. o. BnIoKM4N DE4D.
A Man of Prominence in the
SNvedenbOrgisln church.

A MAN of Prominence in the
SNedenbOTgistn Church.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 5.-phe Rev. rthul
o. BriclSman died ut his residence in this
city at an early hour this morning in his
6lst year of hemorrhage and jaundice.
He was born at K@nigsburg, Prussia and
was q son of DIR. Arthur Bricklnan, who
was one of the most prominent German
physicians of his time and it is suid
closely related TO the royal family of
Russia. -
The Rev. Mr.. Brickman studied in the
University of st. Petersburg, Russia, but
was graduated from the University of
Leipsc and entered the Lutheran
ministry. Ills connection with the
troubles of 1913 in Prussia exiled him,
with the Hon. Carl Schurz, with whom he
has always maintained an affectionate
friendship. A few years after his arrival
in America he became imbued with the
the Swedenborgian doctrines and en-
tered that church as Il minister.
Since giving up his active work of the
ministry he has pursued literary labors
and lecturing. He has published in
Baltimore for 30 years German semi
monthly called Der BOte Der Neaea
Rtrche, devoted to the interests of the
Swedenborgian religion. He has written
number of religious works such as
catechisms and hymn books, and for one
entitled ".it the Graves of Our Chill
dren," he received an autograph letter
from Queen Victoria thanking him for u
copy. He served as chaplain in the Fed
eriI army in the late civil war. He was
Mason and member of the G. A. II.
A wife and eight children survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
A Scl,noncr ! iheIied.

U. e. Marshal Newlin went to Milford,
Monday, and seized the schooner Annie
M. Reynolds, on n libel preferred by
Walter j. Dick, one of the hands, on q
Slain for wnges. The vessel, which is
owned by residents of Milford, was
locked up to the wharf and placed in
charge of Waterman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

crowbar and other articles and, although
not successful in this, left the combina-
ton in such shape that no one else can
open il. The thieves carried off no booty
which can be of value to them. This is
the fourth time in few years that the
agents Office has been entered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

ROME, Jan. Cit is learned on the
highest authority that there is no truth
in the alarmist reports which have been
put in circulation regarding the health of
Pope Leo. So far from his condition
being precarious or delicate, as has been
asserted, it is officially announced that
His Holiness is in perfect health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

The greatest consolation to one growing
old, is the improved surroundings which
come with age, experience and wisdom.
We are reminded of this fact by the APP
pearance of the new Seed Annual of d.
M. Ferry q Co., the celebrated seedsmen
of Detroit, Mich. (They enjoy the envi.
able reputation of being the widest aud
best known firm, in any business in the
United States.) Millions of people, gar.
dening both for profit and pleasure, have
found ever increasing satisfaction and dc.
light in using their seeds. Every one de-
string seeds of the highest type and best
quality, should secure their Annral
1t is sent free on application.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

A Free Fight and rs Consequences
Before The Squire.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE. jan. 2.-About O'Clock
yesterday morning two or three scores Of
colored boys and men congregated on
Vine street and participated in a general
free fight, and pistols and blackiacks
were used promiscuously. Levi Maxwell,
one of the participants in the row, was
before Squire Janvier yesterday morning,
charged by John and George Russell
with shooting at them during the fight
John II. Rodney, Esq, acted rs
counsel for the defence, Maxwell enter
ing the plea that the prosecuting wit
nesses had attacked him and that lie had
used his pistol in self-defence. His stale
ments were substantiated by other wit
nesses and he was discharged. A charge
was then entered by colorcd man
nga INST the two Russels, charging them
with netting the riot, and they wcrr both
placed under bail To keep the peace.
New CASTLE, Jan. I.--0n Thursday
evening the regular prayer meeting ser.
vice of tho Methodist church will give
place to lecture, "rhe Church and the
Home" by the Rev. Thomas f. Terry,
pastor.
The lea Il Sons flour mills here are
still idle. Boiler makers are repairing
the boiler which exploded few days ago.
Samuel Fleming, for several years fore
man of the finishing mill at the Delaware
iron works, removed from this city to
Philadelphia last week. The few work
men retained in the finishing mill during
the past two weeks were discharged on
Saturday. Two members of the proposed
new firm visited the works on Saturday
last.
New CASTLE, Jan. 6.-Two deaths
occurred in this city yesterday morning.
The first, that of Merritt H. Paxson, aged
~ years, took place at $50 o'clock in the
morning at the residence of his son. in
law, George W. Hastings, the cause of
his death being combination of dropsy
aud asthma. The funeral will take place
on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, services
being held at the house, after which the
body will be taken to the st. Georges
cemetery for interment. Louis M. Chase,
an old resident, died at 1I.30
o'clock, at the advanced age of 10 years.
Although Mr.. Chase was suffering from
general debility, the result of his old age,
his death was sudden, he being apparently
in as good health as usual until few
hours before his death occurred. The
deceased was one of the oldest citizens of
the place, and was well known. He was
u prominent member of the Episcopal
Church, and was also member
of st. Johns Lodge, No. 2,
A. +. A. NJ, aud of Wash
ington Lodge, No. 8, 1. o. o. f., he
having been ono of the two only surviy-
ing charter members of the latter organi
cation. Special meetings of the two
organizations will be held this evening to
arrange for attending the funeral which
will take place tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. lnterment will be made ut tile
Episcopal Church bpying ground.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

MIDDLETowE, Jan. 1.-The Kempa
family will no doubt draw large audi
ence on Thursday evening. The Hibernian
company is billed to appear in the Opera
House on Friday evening. IL is believed
that if the management would have n new
floor put in the auditorium the young
men would ut once engage it for grand
ball, but in its present condition it is not
fit to dance on.
Miss Jodie Biggs of this town, is the
guest of Mrs. b. Palmer Heating of Cen
treville, Md.
A Middletowner, whose family like
himself, are very fond of eggs, came
down to breakfast a few mornings since
and when about to take n seat at the table
his daughter asked him from whom were
those eggs purchased. He named the
dealer and inquired why she wished to
know. The lady said the one she had
seemed to have peculiar taste. The
father sent a glance toward the dish and
saw but IL eggs remaining. "Why
daughter" said he, ''those eggs are all
right the only trouble is that they are
those artificial eggs about which we were
reading some time since and you said you
would not eat one for dollar. / only
bought this dozen to fool you all. Don't
you thing they are good ~ mo, sr,'
came from the wife and two children. as
they arose and left the table. The iovial
father fingered long and when he LETT the
eggs left too. He afterwards explained
the joke to his family. The eggs were
genuine aud fresh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
-&=N$
DOVBR.
Moving Day-SchOOl Supcrintend-
ent's Office-'rhievcs Around.

Moving Day-SchOOl Supcrintend-
ent's Office-rhieves Around.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal,
Dover, Jan. 3.-Last Friday was general
moving day here, and large number of
| citizens exchanged homes. Last year and
the year before there were not enough
houses in town to accommodate the
people and families had to break up and
board, but this year there are several
dwellings for rent.
The term of the present incumbent of
the Dover post-office will end some time
in May next. So far there are only two
applicants for the place, Messrs. Penne-
will and Taylor.
The office of State superintendent of
public schools has been removed into the
office which was occupied by the late DIR.
Jump, adjoining the State House.
If thieves continue to break into the
houses of our citizens at night and steal
their property, Dover will have to put on
night watchmen to protect the property.
DOVER, Jan. 5.-The court of errors
and appeals met this morning and, after
being in session short time, adjourned
until the 9th of April, there being no
was absent.
William @. Spruance, Benjamin Nields
and John Biggs, Esqs., of Wilmington
were in town to-day.
The State Board of Education were to
have met today, but owing to the absence
of Secretary of State William +. Causey,
nothing was done. State Superintendent
L. N. Williams and the Rev. j. II. Cald-
well were present.
A band of gypsies passed through town
to-day and pitched their tents in Fox
Hall farm woods, about three miles from
Dover. They were last week encamped
in Cooper's woods, between Dover and
Camden, but they used up so much timber
to keep up their fires that the owner
made them pail up stakes and travel.
j. q. Pennewill left here on Wednes-
day for Colorado, and reached his des-
tination on Sunday. He will be gone
| about three weeks.
Next Tuesday week the legislative com
mittee will meet here to settle with the
State treasurer, auditor, and secretary of
| state.
On Saturday evening next Eli Perkins
will lecture in Court House Hall.
Monday, Mr.. James H. Heverin sold to
nlIs. Muty Dufbett, NuluuDlo lhtIu blluu-
ted in Jones' neck, for 1871 900. The
farm contained 700 acres Of upland and
300 acres of marsh. On the same day he
sold to Emory Scotch, of FELTON,, farm
| in West Dover hundred known as Forest
farm, containing 1926 acres, for 81, 200.
Il. S. Clark and McGonigal q Hopkins,
Dover's real estate agents are selling n
great many farms at this time.
Il
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
NrorIoE,-I, THOMAS MoGuLIN

NOTIUE.-I, THOMAS MCGlIlLIN,
IN THE owner and occupant Of the house
situated ON northeast corner OF Sixth and
Madison streets, in the Fifth ward OF the
city Of Wilmington, county OF New Castle
the requirements Of the acts Of the General
Assembly in such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that shall apply In writing
to the Court Of General Sessions OF the Peace
and Jail Delivery Of the State OF Delaware, IN
and for New Castle county, on MONDAY, the ist
day OF February, AID. 1885, being the next term
of said court, for license for said house as an
LIQUORS In less quantities than one quart to be
drunk on the premises, and the following re-
spectacle citizens Of said ward recommend the
said application, viz;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

lkTt kimore money than at anything else by
w IN taking an agency for thu 'sst telling
hook ont. BEGINNER, succo gr IDLY.
None fail. 1e'ms free. HALL BOOK o.,
Portland, Maine.
NETANTED. A HoUSEKEEPER, ONE
w WHO understands how TO make butter
and o'herwise take eli rge 81 house.. Noothers
need Apply. Apply With reference,
nOuSEK EEPER,
lang 2,S This ofice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
N IDDLETOWN.
Treats for the Children .IttIe
JOsiu's Christmas Tree.

Treats for the ChiIdren--I.IttIs
JOsiu's Christmas Tree.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
M1DDLETowN, Dec. 31.-The scholar,
of Forest Presbyterian Sunday schoo
were the recipients of bag of candy lno
other little gifts on Tuesday evening last
Last evening the scholars OF tho VI. E.
Church school were called together and
treated much in the same manner.
l have been to see Charles Stnnger's
Christmas tree, and, as others who have
seen il, shy am convinced that it is the
handsomest in the town. Charles, whilst
endeavoring to amuse his daughter Josie,
does not fail to put in few features that
clearly proves himself to be genius.
Mr.. Stranger will be glad to show the
beauty to his friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

EIKToN, Jan. 4.-The Cecil county
court met to-day after the holiday adj
journment, Judge Stump presiding. Isaac
Mackison of North East, was tried on
three indictments for violation of the
local option law, and acquitted on all of
them. He was also tried for assault and
battery and acquitted. Benjamin Daven-
port was placed on trial, charged with
giving away whisky on election day. The
jury in this case has not yet rendered q
verdict. In the local option cases States
Attorney Daniel Bratton and Robert @.
Tbackery appeared for the state, and
William S. Evans and Charles O. Crothers
for the defence.
Some Cecil county Democratic politi.
clans are attending the informal caucus
tonight in Baltimore. Several Cecil
countians are candidates for positions in
the legislative organization.
James Cunningham and Hugh Carson,
who created such q sensation by their
misbehavior on Sunday were brought
before Justice Scott this evening and
heavily fined.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07
MILFORD.
watch Mceting-Fancy skaters HI
Winter Quarters.

watch Meeting-Faney Skaters-In
Winter Quarters.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
MILFoRD, Jan. Watch meeting WINS
held at the Avenue M. L. Church last
night, and quite number of people as
sembled there. The old year was rung
out and the new one in by the church-bell
and the congregation adjourned to their
beds for the first time in 49,
Edward Frake and Miss Lulu Billiard
were the attraction at the polo rink We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings and the
largest crowd that has ever assembled
there was in attendance. Their trick aud
acrobatic skating was simply wonderful
and ELECTED successive bursts of applause
from the spectators.
Most of the vessels that trade between
this place and New York have been
brought home for the winter, though
little ice has formed in our creek.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

MILFORD, Jan. Blast night was very
stormy here, and owing to the fact that
none of our street-lamps were lighted it
was very dark on our streets. Milford is
illuminated by the Philadelphia Tlu-
minating company, and they failed to
have the supply of oil on hand much to
the discontinue of our citizens, who see
plainly the need of better lighting ar
| rangement.
Messrs. Rowe, ltaughley, Bogart and
jackson OF this town, left yesterday
morning, TO fill three months minstrel
engagement with lIealey a. Bigelow's
minstrel and variety combination. They
will appear first Mt Council Liberty Hall
and atterward at other places of amuse-
ment in that city.
Mr.. Seymour, graduate of Hamilton
College, arrived here Saturday evening TO
fill the position of principal of the South
Milford public school, made vacant by
the resignation of Willard q. Crocker last
week. Mr.. Seymour comes well recon-
mended, and he will likely fill the posi-
ton successfully.
The subject now agitated here is the
incorporation of a new gas company, and
it is thought that company we'll man
aged would pay the stockholders q hand.
| some dividend,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

MILFORD, Jan. 6.-The anniversary of
the NJ. Il. Sunday school was held last
evening in the Avenue NJ. e. Church, and
the church was crowded. There were
several selections sung by the choir and
school, appropriate for the occasion.
james Pennewill, Esq, of Dover, and
Joseph Holland Of this town We're che
speakers of the evening. The Rev. W. $.
Robinson congratulated the school on the
occasion of another anniversary and then
introduced Mr.. Pennewill, who made a
pleasing address.
Mr.. Holland was next introduced and
made short and well-spoken address say
! ing that he was not at all pleased at the
managers, as he had not expected to be
called upon TO speak, and was sure that
his hearers would bemore displeased after
he was through, but they were more than
pleased.
The scholars of the Sunday school
then adjourned to the school-room below
where bountiful supply of cream, cake
and candy awaited them.
John CULLEN, a well-to-do farmer, who
sided about four miles from Milford
died yesterday morning at o'clock from
the effects of blood-poison, produced by
cancer. Mr.. Quillen wss highly respected
in this community.
Mr.. Clark, q we'll known philan
thropist, offered to contribute 81, 0O(
toward liquidating the debt against til,
Nj. Il. parsopngeif the rest of the deb
was collected and paid. off. All of th,
money was raised,
Scout Flanner is again in Milford
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tsaItInlore Msrisess.

O.. ~.
Asso'N''ea Iiess Disp',.s'- " ~ ~
hnTIAoHB Jan --flouf, stetuy sLs as w ~
ioWtru street. anu Wtsliil ~ ~ ~ = ~ !.
W, extra. sS;SoiA ~ 10 r. a. so,a *
mus supernne, SoLs 70. eAer. III, ~ ~ vs.
40 no branus' s1!oaoV0; fatapsco
90 ,Ss,nperiative patent, ~ vcsto-, b,cber
Wheat, southern, nomlnhl, western o nIgitr
with fair demandi southern rel, splH5c.;
90. amber: giaaglc.; NO weStatn wlnVrr reu
sIot eoaooA; JanuTvt eo52.i % Sso
s7aic.: March, S9s6nSgsfc; May, g3Ha9, -,
Corn, southern, nominnlly stoady western
higher; southern whites 43aA.c;; 40 VI.
loW,4ia4tc.: WEsINrh 1llSen spot: y = splu Iesil'
January, db1Sc.; February q"Aaohc.; st'aiher'
a3a43Ac. ,,-,o -...
,,,, Ua.s' oe n' 1Is, sasSsc pcmnari'
vania, siasgc.
Rye, quiet; 65s7Oc.
Lay, steady; prime to choice western, rom
nsylvania and Maryland; slS ooalhm ,oo-. ,,.,,.
Provisions, DUH mess pork, SiUipa,oso quiz
meats, shoulders ana clear tiD siies, phSkeu'
dsa5Nc; bacon shoulders, oH; clear rio Sizes
On; hams, iOhallc
Lard, refined, 7ha7Hc. -, ,..oo,
Butter, lower; western packer, iol@%c'i
T,s,s inyy S1.." Sooo,c limed 1sat7c
PetToIenm' steady and 1uiet. reiinei, 7,Sa7lc
CoITee. flrm Rio cargOea, ordinary % fair,
7sIasI6c
Sugar, quiet; A soft, 6s<c.; copper refined
dtm, 10 6ai0Ac..
n.,E var. y1r-re,..
n o,'- - - ,,,.,..
hsSNClttcu TTusS RhSi'tstoh W DlNN'e' '''a''7'
NEW YopK. Jan 8.-Flour state and western,
dul, and drooping: southern firm.
Wheat opened stronger and advanced hakc.,
Inter weakened and lost the improvement,
with a moderate trade: No. white, nominal:
No red, JANUARY % ssa9OsSc.: February, 81 ga
a.; March, esSaS3Sc.; April, s5as5 I%c'; Niay,
96Eag6Xc.
Corn, haA,c higher aud more nctive mixed
western spnt, 42a5ic,; do. future, a Aa5Ge.
Oats, quiet aud flrin; state, a6saa5 western,
34Ka43c.
beef, dull
Pork quiet and firm.
Lard higher and hrm: So 49,
Spirits turpentlIe. dull $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-07

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6-noon--Stocks, steady;
Philadelphia d Erie, 81 Reading, i0x; Penn
sylvBnia, 64k; Lehigh Valley. O.. United Conn
panies OF New Jeraey. 2O5; Northern Pacific,
28X; DO. preferred. COS; Northern uentrai. =;
Lehigh Navigation, X; Norristown,1 09, Central
Transportaticn. 80 Buffalo. New York a Phil
adelphia, 81 Little Schuylkili, 53%.