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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
An Embezzler in Custody.

sbeoclatSu truss Dispatcn ny speclhl Wres.
CHICAGO, March 17.-Detective Mat
thew W. Pinkerton returned last night
from Detroit, having in custody Lewis
Benditt, one of the clerks lately employed
by NJ. X. Fairbanks & Co., who is charged
together with Frank Elsbree with having
embezzled several thousand dollars from
the firm, and both of whom fled to
Canada''about three weeks ago. Pinkerton
ascertained that Benditt and Elsbree
were in Sarnia, Canada, and proceeding
to Detroit last week, succeeded by means
of kilograms and letters and also by con-
versation, which he held with Benditt by
telephone in inducing him to leave Sarnia
and come to Detroit, where he was ar
rested and agreed to return to Chicago
without requisition papers. Benditt re-
fused to make any statement whatever
when seen by reporter. Elsbree is still
living in Sarnia under an assumed name.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
aoVERNoR MURRAY.
His Resignation Asked Fora Jour
NAILS Tribute 30 Him.
ARsnciRfad Praas Dianatnh by Rnacial Wlrna.

Associated Press Dispatch by special wires.
SALT LAKE CRY, UTAH, March w.
Directly upon the accession of President
Cleveland's administration Gov. Murray
signifed. through Judge Harlan, that his
resignation was at the disposal of the
President whenever desired. Yesterday
he received telegram from Secretary
Lamar that his resignation was desired.
Gov. Murray promptly replied saying
that his resignation would be handed to
the President by r. NJ. Baskins,
the delegate chosen by the non
Mormons to proceed to Washington to
represent their interests. Mr.. Baslin
will proceed to Washington Immediately.
Governor Murray, prior to the receipt Of
Secretary Lamar's telegram, had prepared
synopsis of his work during the period
since his last annual report, closing it
with his resignation, and had placed it in
Mr.. Baslsin's hands to be given to the
President.
The Tribune, reviewing the work of
Governor Murray, says HE felt that he
had done all that was fair to ask of him.
His work is triumph for right in this
territory and he gres out OF Office covered
with honors, with q record of integrity
and perfect Justice which will be crown
of glory for his children. He was kept
in office for year after the new admins
tration assumed power, which in itself is a
high endorsement especially when we
know that his immediate superior, the
Secretary of the Interior, was all the
time his bitter foe. That there is deep
regret among the gentiles at the action of
the President it is useless to deny. They
feel that their dearest wishes have been
disregarded and they will feel that way
until they know who is to succeed Gov.
Murray. He may be some one as stall
wart and true and brave and clear sighted
as Governor Murray. He may be stick
and the doubt which hangs on the differ
ence will make disquiet in every loyal
heart in Utah until the truth is known
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
THE MESS EN- G. Err MURDER.
Cumulative Evidence Against HUM
phreys and His Pal ssTexas.''


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHICAGO March 17.-Within the past "a
hours events have transpired which have
established the conviction among detect
ives that Mike Humphreys is one of the
men who robbed the Rock Island train and
murdered Kellogg Nichols. Humphreys
supposed accomplice in the crime is known
TO the police by the soubriquet of
"Texas." He is ad-shouldered,
muscular fellow, feet 8 or 8 inches
in hight, weighs about 40 pounds and
has jet black hair and moustaohe.
Texas" was known here by certain
detectives as the ex-stage robber. He
came from the far west, and though not
at all communicative about his past, il
leaked out that he left the west to avoid
the ardent pursuit of lynching party.
II is said that he and Humphreys were
inseparable companions. They were seen
together very often iu the neighboriiood
of South Hilsted and Madison str, cts.
About three weeks ago they disappeared
suddenly, the detectives as yet being
unable to understand why, and this
phase of the matter is made still more
complicated by conflicting statements to
the effect that both men were seen on the
west side during the latter part of last
week. At all events investigations into
the case of both men has led to the
positive belief that they are the guilty
parties,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
SEAFORD.
A GOOD Peach Crop Still Possible
Communicating.

A Good Peach Crop Still Possible
Commissioning.
special Correspondence Gazette and Journal.
STAFFORD, March 11.-Since there has
been so much gossip in regard to peaches,
some Of our most prominent farmers have
examined their trees. Some say there will
be but very few, while others claim to
have as many os the trees can possibly
bear if nothing happens to kill them from
date. About two-thirds of the leading
growers say it will be the largest yield
for several years in this section, lower
Sussex.
A band of gypsies is encamped in
Wright's woods, about one mile from Sea-
ford.
L. @. Ross, who has been sick for
several weeks, is gradually improving.
Superintendent T. N. Williams and
wife are visiting relatives in Seaford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
The MILK producers Meeting,

The association of milk producers,
shipping over the p, W. q B. railroad
will meet at the Clayton House at TO- a. m.
on Saturday next. Bylaws of the new
organization will be presented for adop-
ton and an invitation has been extended
the Practical Farmers Association to
unite with the milk shippers. The new
association meets with the hearty ap-
proval of all dairymen in this section and
it is probable that the organization will
include nearly all the milk producers in
the State who dispose Of their product in
Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Sssths

BAIRD.-On the 18th inst, Mary a., widow OF
the late George Baird, In her sist year.
BARLOW. On March 18th, Sarah florence,
daughter OF Sarah &. and Lewis Barlow
BROWNING.-In this city ON the 14th inst,
Thomas Browning, husband OF Alice Brown
ing, aged 42 years.
BIARDOT.-On the 18th inst Of pneumonia,
s. A. L, wife Of A. Blardot
BANCROFT,-Nea Camden, on the ID inst,
Alice, wife of Hiram Bancroft aged 70 years
cowPERTHwAIT.--o n the 18Th Inst. Thomas
Cowperthwaik
The relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited 70 attend the Funeral rom
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

At noon yesterday the improved state
manifested in Mayor Rhoad's condition
this morning showed neither increase nor
abatement. This morning improvement
however, was of character to justify
the hopes entertained of his recovery.
While asleep his respiration was easy and
natural, and his temperature and pulse
were nearly normal, though both rose
perceptibly. When he awoke he realized
his surroundings. He also at various
intervals recognized his physicians, at
PENDANTS and family. His scondition is
still critical, but should the favorable
symptoms continue he will soon be i'll
condition to warrant positive prediction
of ultimate recovery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
CRANOR & CO.,
No. 62-1 MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON DEL

his late residence, 8i8 Washing on efres,. on
notice. 717a
cRozIER.-In this city, on the 10Th lost, Xii
GBTTY.-On the 18Th INST, Rebecca A., widow
OF the late James Getty, aged 80 years
G0RDON.--In this city, on the 18th inst, George
Clinton Gordon, In the 62d year OF his age.
JEFFERIS In this city, on the 1lth Inst.
Martha, wife Of Jacob Jefieris, In the 7eth
HILL-On the ie'h Inst, Thompson 4. Hnl,
aged 20 years.
L0NG.--ln this city. on the 10th inst, Mrs.
Eliza Long, aged So ears. ~
RITTENHOUsE-At State Road Station, on the
pm Inst i 70, Ds. A, wife Of John R Ren-
RITCHIE AT Centreville, Del, on the ioth
inst, James Richie.
wEsToN.-on the 18th Inst, George Weston,
aged 46 years.
IN MEMORY OF MAGGIE W. BARLOW
l.
Weep not for me parents dear --
Angels now are bending near,
All, zee them now they say
"Come, thou loved one, como away.
All the earth Is fair to thee
But fairer world see,
For though dim this mortal sight
Siill beyond It's wondrous bright
III.
And the gate will open wide
When cross the flowing tide,
Angels soon will bear me DER
And IN stand upon that shore.
~.
Then when Jesus do greet
oh my 10y Will be complete,
And with the angelic thronK
can sing the glad new song.
"
Weep not for me In that home
viii wait for you to come,
Sisters. brothers, meet me there
For II is divinely fair.
vi.
And dear teacher, school mates TOO
I do send a last adieu.
For my work with you L. done
Soon Is set my earthly sun.
VII.
Now lean upon HIS breast
An, IL Is eternal rest,
Jesus beckons behold
Gods great glories manifgld.
VIII.
kiss me once before go
For my voice is sinking low,
Heaven dawns upon my sight
Meet me in that land OF light
WILMINGTON, DEL, March 8, 1886
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
ST. GEORGES.
shor, aud Fatal Illness of Raymond

short and Fatal Illness Of Raymond
CleaVer-Che ssigRins Homestead.
Special Correspondenceo Of Gazette and journal.
ST.. GEORGES, March 11.-Nr. Julius
Cleaver's eldest son, Raymond, aged 10
wears, was taken i'll last Thursday and died
Sunday afternoon at his fathers residence
near Nit. Pleasant. He was buried Tuesday
afternoon at Hickory Grove cemetery, the
Rev. L. W. Layfleld officiating.
Mr.. John G. Higgins has removed to his
old residence after remcdeling 1t and
greatly improving the exterior as well as
the interior appearance.
The Rev. Henry Sanderson has repaired
his house In this town, which has been
vacant one -year. 1t Is to be occupied by
Miss Gustie 0thosen.
Mr.. George NJ. Morrison of New Castle is
loading large barge having capacity OF
10000 bushels, with corn. ]. F. Reybold is
his agent.
Z. II. McCallister moved to-day from the
Cleaver farm to his own on the New Castle
turnpike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
RurIaI Of Mrs. Bayard.

The funeral of Mary Sophin Bayard,
relict of the late Richard IL. Bay ard, took
place Thursday afternoon. The services
were held in Philadelphia, at No. 1914
Pine street, and were conducted by the
Rev. George Wolsey Hodge. At their
conclusion the remains were placed on
the 3.O1 train and brought to this city,
arriving OF 3.47. They were taken to the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
and inferred in the family vault there
The interment was attended by only male
relatives and friends. The pail
were Secretary of State Bayard, DIR. Add
Lippe, William Beight and Mr.. Thomas,
the three last-named being friends of the
family in Philadelphia. In addition to
the above the remains were followed to
the grave by A. Halter Gross of Philadcl-
phia, DIR. Hodge, and two grand children
of the deceased. The burial took place
at 4.30 o'clock, and the mourners imme-
diately departed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
PArRIOT's RURAL.
sswe, the People'' Inferred win
military IIOnOrs-LarRe Funeral.

1Wes the PeOpIeV hhterfeu Nhh
military IIOnOrs-LarRe Funeral.
The remains of Eli Crozier, the veneer
able patriot, were inferred, with military
honors, in Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery on Saturday afternoon. No
local funeral occasion of recent years has
attracted such general interest, nor has
large concourse of our people viewed
solemn cortege on its passage to the grave
for decade The streets were thronged
with people. The thoroughfare in front
of the funeral house was. literally choked
for square or more with people, and the
sides of the streets on the way to the
grave were thronged.
The body was exposed to view at the
house of Mrs. Kay, No. 304 King street,
long the home of the patriot. Crowds OF
people filed in and around the remains,
taking q farewell look at the face which
was familiar to every Wilmingtonian.
The body was at rest in a walnut casket
mounted in silver, on the lid of which
was ''Eli Crozier, born February %,
1903; died March 10, 1885," The form was
clad in a black suit, and the features were
very life like aud natural. An American
ape was draped in folds at the foot OF the
coffin. and q ripened sheaf of wheat from
the president of the Loyal Ladies League,
an auxiliary of Smyth Post, rested on the
stars and stripes.
Brief services were conducted at the
house by the Revs. W. B. Gregg and W.
Il, q. Murray and the remains were con
viewed to the hearse by detail from the
Grand Army posts, which also acted as
ouard of honor 10 the remains, marchine
by the side of the hearse to the place Of
interment.
The funeral cortege extended several
souares and was made up of Smyth fos'
Drum Corps, Go. A, F and O, First hegl'
ment, D. N. g., Smyth and DUPONT Posts
q. A. r., clergymen, relatives and trlendi
~ the deceased. The drums bent {
diree as the cortege moved along TO TIT
cemetery, the militia marched with re
yersed arms, and emblems of mourning
were conspicuous on the flags OIL tn
Grand Army posts.
AT the cemetery the veterans and Tiiitl
formed q hollow square about the grave
and. after brief religious services
euloRy was pronounced by Robert 7
Fraim, Esq, who stated that this tas
was one imposed upon him by the &c
ceased, who made the request about nv
wears ago. After the benediction 20.
fired salute of three rounds over IN
omen grave, and the earth was hiled
above the remains of the dead patriot an
friend Of the widows and orphans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
nIed rhis Warming.

Thomas Cowperthwait died this yester-
day at his late residence, No. SIG Wash
ington street, aged about 6S years. De-
ceased was an Englishman by birth but
came to this country when young man.
During the California gold fever in 1919
he went out to the gold fields in company
with William A. Murphy of this city, and
both were unusually fortunate in their
labors. They returned to Wilmington and
established the brick manufacturing firm
of Murphy & Cowperthwait, which they
also conducted very successfully. Ten or
twelve years ago they sold out the bnsi-
ness and have since refrained from the
active pursuits of life. Mr.. Cowper-
thwait leaves wife and two grown
dauphters,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

During Monday night a horse was
stolen from the stable of George H. Lewis
on Aldridge Lane, South Wilmington.
Chief Dougherty was informed of the
theft yesterday morning and soon after
wards received dispatch from Chief of
Police Williamson of Chester, Pa, an
nouncing that a man named Charles
Hin,le had been arrested in that city
while trying to sell horse which he was
suspected of stealing. AS subsequent in.
formation showed that this horse answered
the description of the one stolen from
Lewis, Chief Dougherty and Mr.. Lewis
went to Chester this morning to inyesti
gate
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
sale OF a Large Fnrn.

On Saturday last at Currinder's Hotel, In
Christiana, the land and buildings OF
Thomas Written, deceased, were sold by
Hon. George Gray and H. H. Ward, Esq,
trustees, by virtue Of decree In chaneery.
The farm Is located in White Clay Greek
and others. II Is bounded on one side by
Christiana creek, and contains 262 acres. It
Is provided with a two-story brick dwelling
house, harms and outhouses. The purchasers
were David and WilliamJ. Written. Price
about 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
A.snnIted at Her Door.

Mrs. Amanda A Gruner, residing at
No. $3.50 Madison street, while going
home, Saturday evening, was followed
by colored man, who overlook her just
as she reached the steps of her house.
He seized hand-satchel she carried and
struck her violent blow in the face
which knocked her down, but she held
tightly to the sntchel and cried for help
Her cries frightened the villainous assail-
ant who fled without committing his con-
templated robbery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Your Frlend. wln Woven TelI WON.

but perhaps somebody, who isn't your
friend, will, that your presence is rem
dered offensive by the foul, fetid smell of
your breath. Every word you utter,
though il be the very echo of wisdom and
poetry, disgusts your hearers, and your
laugh is productive of anything but mirtb
to them. II is duty you owe, not only
to yourself, but to society to remove this
cause of offence. DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy will heal the diseased mucous
membrane, will bring relief to yourself
and others. Do not hesitate to employ it,.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
.one Mai, Drives out Anolher,,,

is French saying that finds exemplifica-
ton in the way;one disease will substitute
itself for another and graver one, in very
many cases. Liver diseases for instance
will soon induce blood disorders, throat
ailments, skin affections and eventually,
because of impoverished blood, consump-
ton itself, unless, indeed, it be treated in
in its incipiency and early progress by
DR.. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery"
which acts as specific in these ailments,
accomplishing rapid cure by its power
full Alternative action upon the great or
gans of the body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Reau,,1uI CORRECTION OF Pansies.

The spring exhibition of horticultural
Society of Pennsylvania opened in Phila-
delphia Tuesday, Among the exhibits
was a collection of different varieties of
pansies, some of them beautiful and new,
of all possible colors and variegations,
from white and yellow to deep browns
and puppies, was shown by John Stewart
of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Marrtaafs.

GIBBS-CLEvENGER.- Georgetown, Del,
on the Sth inst, by the Rev. George W. John
son, Mary @. C1evenger and john S, Gibbs,
both of Hollyville, Sussex county.
NEY-ENNIS-At Georgetown, on the 10th inst /,
by the Rev. George W. johnson, Sarah j. EnDis
OF Stockley, Del, and Charles d. ey Of
Tunkhancock, Pa
MEYERS-wA Milton, Del, on the
10th inst, by the Rev. ]. Il. Maloy, Mary c.
county.
6HEPPARD-COLE.-At Smyrna, on the Sd
inst, by the Rev. E. Z. White, Harry II. Shep-
pRrd and Lizzie E. Cole.
SoN-WILLIAMS.-At North East, on
the Sd inst, by The Rev. +, X; Miller, John d.
Thompson and Lizzie A. Williams.
wEsT-HUDsoN.--At Redden. on the 30 inst,
by the Rev. Mr.. LeClair, William T. West
and Sadie Hudson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

A vigorous but bloodless set to disturbed
the peace and soporific quietude Of the
courthouse Tuesday morning. The parties
to the affair were well-kpown resident of
this city prominent In banking circles and
deputy in one of the offices. Tho first
mentioned party was the aggressor
by attempting to take from the
office document which had been
postulated at this proceeding vainly for a
time, but finally grabbed the appropriation
OF the papers and finally secured them.
The stirring incident YVES watched with
hated breath by the levy courtmen and
others who were attracted to the scene by
the protests of the dutIful official.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

At 1915 o'clock Tuesday morning, Officers
Brickle, Shields and Mcguire saw four
colored men on King street near Fourth,
carrying tub In which were. about 90
dressed chickens. Suspecting the parties
they arrested them and took them to the
police station, where they gave the names
OF Berry Cathie, William johnson, John
Nicholas and Lewis Morris. The men were
locked up and the chickens taken around
to John P. Donahoe's bottling establish
msnt and placed in a refrigerator, for safe
keeping until the owner turns up. Mccoy
the chickens as his property. Yesterday
Cathie and johnson were discharged and
Morris and Nicholas were held In 1900 bail
for appearances at court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

The Stone Masons' Society has decided
that the standard wages of the members
of its organization shall be So per day.
Any member, who by reason of old age or
disability is rendered unable to perform o
fair days work, will have hisrate of wages
decided by committee of arbitration;
composed of his fellow-workmen and II
representative of his employer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

smyth Post, G. A. r., last evening ap.
pointed John M. Dunn, Edward j..
White, Zachariah Pickles, A. j. Thomp-
son, Richard Heritage, W. E. Lednum,
Thomas Heap, Thomas H. Challenger,
Daniel Ross, Charles L. Stout, James
McAleer, James Mcdowell, William H.
Farra, Robert Brown, Robert Liddell and
George A. Oorley committee to raise
funds for the expenses of Memorial Day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
uonumeu, 10 FL, orozIer.

Smyth Post, G. A. R., last evening ap-
pointed Zaohariah Pickles, W. s. McNair
and Charles H. Combs committee to
raise funds for monument to the
memory of Eli Crozier. The committee
will cooperate with the Monument Asso-
citation il the latter will take the matter
in hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Miss Florence Barlow of Brookhaven,
near Chester, died at midnight OF Saturday,
in her 18th year. Miss Barlow was n fire.
duent visitor to Wilmington and had many
friends here. The news OF her death came
TO them before II was generally known that
she was seriously i'll, She contracted q
heavy cold which brought on rheumatism
Of the heart, OF which she died.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
In a Natural Gas Crcmatory.

PrTTsBURG, Pa, March 1.-THE re-
mains of Milton Fisher of Columbus,
Ohio, were incinerated in SIMPSONS
natural gas crematory this morning. The
body was placed in the retort at 7.S0
o'clock and in less than an hour was re-
duced to ashes. This was the first time
natural gas has ever been used for cremat-
ing purposes, aud its advantages were
apparent at once. The body was accom-
panied here by the relatives of the de-
ceased and several Columbus journalists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Moses Jurney was committed to Jail by
charge OF burglary for trying to
force an entrance into the house Of
David j. Wilson of Brandywine hun
dred about midnight last night. The
offender was armed with gun and club,
and swore vengeance upon Mrs. Wilson.
He has previously conducted himself SINH
lnrlv tnwnrd the household.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

The lake shad which DIR. Shortlidge is
matching in great quantities at the city
mills hatchery, is a fish of delicious nayor
and much sought after. A few days ago
he sent 81, 900 of these fish to James ~
Scott of Buford's Mills, this county. Mr..
Scott deposited them in Churchman'S
nond. mile from Christiana on the line
between New Castle and White Clay
Greek hundreds. The pond is 800 yards
wide. from two to 40 feet deep, and it is
hoped the fish will live and thrive
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Arguments Before Judge Wales in
the District COurt

In the United States district court Friday
morning argument was heard in the admi-
rally case OF Bailey against Dorman, libel
for wages for sea and salvage duty. The
argument was on a motion for an order on
the libellant to give security for costs. l..
@. Vandegrift, ESQ, appeared for the libel
liant and Levi U. Bird, Esq, for the respon-
dent. The court held the motion for con-
sideration.
Argument was heard In the case of Hartje
and others against the Vulcanized Fibre
Company Tuesday week on motion for
leave to amend the bill. Henry G. Conrad,
Esq, was for the motion and e. G. Brad
ford against. The court took the papers
and will give decision in a few days.