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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

THE RACES.
The racing was delayed by the Inteness
Of the train on which the starting Judge
had left Philadelphia. This was Mr..
Comfy Jenkins of that place. Mr.. Will
liam Van Osted, who has served often in
that capacity, will serve during the other
days of the fair. Messrs. William III.
May and I. d. Davis were associate
judges. Ex-Sheiiif William j. Smith
acted MS distance Judge and Captain Will
liam q. Furnell served as clerk of the
races. The colt race was embarrassing.
OF six entries but two came to the scratch
and young Wilton Greenway's M Nellie
Gray had everything her own way. W.
j. Morrison's May1ower was allowed
second place. The premium was $50
divided. Best time, 1922.
The second race WINS the ESQ class for
5000, 800 to first, $50 to second, $50 to
third and 800 to fourth. Il. t. O. Crouch's
Willow Switch and George Seniors Brown
Joe did not start. The former belongs in
Elkton and the latter in Chester. The race
between Prince Allen and Lady Mascot
was interesting at times, the Prince lead
ing occasionally.
Amos Cowden, williamsport, Pa,
Lady Mascot. 1
A. s. Hensley, West Chester, Pa,
Wilton Greenway, Havre de Grace,
Tom Marshal. ..............,3 8 8
Floyd Bros, New York, Stranger. dis
Time, 2.45, 2.47a, 2.50.
The asa class race was very interesting
all the heats being holly contested. Pre-
miums, $500; $3.50 to first, $75 to sec
one, $45 to third and $50 TO fourth. The
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

The small steamer Fannie H. of Salem,
N. j., Captain John Walker, and the
lighthouse buoy steamer collided in the
Christiana, near Fourth street wharf, Mon
day morning, at O'Clock. There was
u dense fog ut the time, and it was diff
cult to see an object at q very short dis
lance. The collision occurred Just as the
Fannie n. began blowing to warn
other boats of her approach.
Both bonts were going slowly
and the force of the shock was light and
neither boat vas damaged much. The
Fannie II. was struck about midway of
her sti.rboard side. She was loaded with
truck and lost basket of peppers, bas-
ket of potatoes and had some empty bas-
kcts damaged. The people on the Fannie
II. were frightened, but were not hurt.
After the mishap both boats continued to
their destinations, the Fannie Ii. to
Church street wharf, ="
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Another Rrfx Contract.

The Brandywine Granite Company OF
this city on Saturday received from the
national government, the contract for
furnishing $4,000 tons of stone for the
Delaware Breakwater at $2.10 per ton.
The other bids were James Andrews Of
Maine, $2.45 per ton; John Satterly,
Englewood, N. j., $2.195 per ton; j. A.
Boucher of New Jersey, SAIL per ton.
The stone is to be delivered OF the Break
water, and the fulfillment of the contract
will take all winter, and it will give en-
ployment to about 100 hands,. This is the
third contract the same company has re-
ceived on the special work at the Break
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
A FR1GHrFUL BURGLAR TRAP.
10 Was Set and worked with Ter
ribIe Effect.


CHICAGO, Oct. 5.--A special from Fort
Keogh, Mont, says: A Butte miner
named W. P. Emery fixed up burglar
trap in his cabin Saturday and went off
prospecting. He securely looked the
cabin, but 80 arranged the interior that an
entrance would destroy g combination,
setting of heavy charge of dynamite.
When he returned from the mountains he
found that terrible explosion had taken
place. The burglar had entered through
window. The floor was torn up
and splintered and the cabin gen
orally badly wrecked. The interior
was spattered with blood. There
was blood on the door and blood on the
wall. A lot of stone in one corner was
covered with blood. The window sill
was stained red and just inside the room,
some three feet from the window, was a
pool as If quart or more of blood had
oozed from the wound of some person
who had fallen there. Search was made
and the would-be burglar was found near
by. He was in frightful condition. His
skull was badly fractured, the top of his
head being nearly blown off. He WAS
barely conscious, and gave tho name of
Harris. He cannot survive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
Scnnclzc,, I.ark Admired.

While in this city. recently William NJ.
Singerly of the Philadelphia Record
visited Schuetzen Park and, it is said,
admired it's location and race track. It is
stated that he said Wilmington would be
n desirable place for horse racing, Chiefly
because horses could be brought here by
boat, thereby exposing them TO less dan.
ger of being injured than they are exposed
to ON truins. In sporting circles il IL be-
lieved Mr.. Singerly contenlplates buying
the park.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
A Party OF Reform.

The ticket nominated on Tuesdays en-
titled to the support of every Democrat
and every constitutional reformer in the
county. Its personnel is good and it
stands upon platform that must compel
the respect of all men who are Interested
in the welfare of the State. Every man
upon political ticket in accepting his
nomination accepts the principle enun-
ciated in the platform and pledges him
self to carry out the instructions given
him by his party. The Democratic party
of Sussex county has enunciated the
principle of constitutional reform and
has instructed its legislative candidates
to vote for law submitting the question
of constitutional convention TO vote
of the people. Those candidates, there
fore, who accept their nomination, accept
these principles of reform and pledge
themselves to vote as instructed by the
party platform. The passage OF this
resolution made the Democratic party
distinotiyely O party Of reform, and
every candidate by his acceptance of his
nomination becomes an out and out re-
former, and as such is entitled to the vote
of every Democrat and every reformer in
the county, for Democracy and constitu-
tional reform are synonylnousinth this State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

The Edison Illuminating Company of
West Chester on Saturday declared q
dividend of 3 per cent and an examination
Of the books shows last years business
netted the company over $500 per month.
The company furnishes illumination
cheaper than the local gas company and
in the matter of lighting the street lamps
saved the taxpayers nearly 5000 last
year, and made money by supplying the
iiuht nj the reduced rates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
IlltnoIs on,,ls nIsan.s.

CHICAGO, Oct. ga special dispatch
from Pekin, ILL.,, says A disease resemb-
ling hog cholera has killed eight cattle
out OF a fine herd owned by Christian
0esch, who lives near Elm Grove in this
county. When an animal is taken sick,
matter discharges from the nose and the
head swells badly and death ensues very
quickly. The neighbors will appeal to
the livestock commission for aid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Consumption carries OIL Its thousands of
victims every year. Yes, thousands Of hui
man lives are being wasted that might be
saved, for the fact Is now established that
consumption In It's early stages, L. durable.
DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
will, ifsused in time, effect II permanent
cure. III has no equal as remedy for
bronchitis, coughs and colds. Its efficacy
has been proved in thousands OF cases. All
druggists,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
q. & o. wharvss in PhiladOlphla.

Alta regular meeting of Philadelphia
board of wardens Tuesday a number of
licenses were granted to the Schuylkill
River East Side Railroad to build bulk
heads on the east side of the Schuylkill
river in the vicinity of Vine street. A
license was also granted to Henry B.
latham, the receivers OF the Philadelphia
& Reading Railroad Company and the
Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad Company
jointly to repair the slip or ferry known
AS Windmill Island Ferry, situated on
Delaware avenue, north of South street,
l12 feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
INC W.. q N,s New wrnuel,.

The new branch of the Wilmington 4
Northern Railroad is nearing completion
and will shortly be ready for use. The
track has been laid from Mt. Airy on the
Kentmere branch, to the Barley Mill Lane.
The road is built for the purpose of offer
ing better shipping facilities to E. ] du
Pont 81 Co. II has been surveyed from
luPont's station to the terminus of this
new road and it is thought that tho two
will be connected before long.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
BrsR0p WINeFIsLD DsollNss.
The Fifth Failure to Ein Easton,s
Vacant Hs,e.


Special Correspondenceo of Gazette and Journal
CENTREymLE, Nd, Oct. 5.-The Rev.
James A. Mitchell, rector of st. Paul's
parish here and secretary of the diocesan
convention, received from Bishop Wing
field this morning the following dispatch
dated, Beuicia, Gala, October 4th. "a
Thousand thanks for the honor. Volemus
sed, non possumus:"
The official letter, notifying him of his
election, had not been received by Bishop
Wingfield and the above was in reply 10
q telegram. There is hope that he may
yet be induced TO accept.
Bishop Wingfeld is the fifth who has
been chosen by the Episeopalians of the
Diocese Of Easton TO fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Bishop Lay. The
first three of his predecessors declined,
as he has done; the fourth, the Rev. DIR.
Drysdale of New Orleans, accepted, but
died within week afterwards, and before
he had set out to take possession of the
vacant see. Bishop Wingfield's Latin
signifies 1--WE are willing but we are not
able" (or tive cannot.m1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

The jackson Il Sharp Company is
nearly overrun with orders for mill work,
and, in consequence, is increasing its
facilities. Eight pieces of machinery
arrived from Williamsport Tuesday, and
win at once be put in the loft in the boat
yard, there not being room for them in
the mill. When they are set mp fully 10
men will have to be employed to work
them. The company is said to be much
behind with its orders for mill work, and
the mill hands will be kept busy for some
lima
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Letters of administration on the estate
OF Julius Bradford, deceased, Wilmington,
have been granted e. G.. Bradford, ESQ.,,
and letters ON the estates of Elizabeth
kerbaugh, deceased, toiEmeline Jennings.
The will of Sarah A. johnson, deceased,
has been probated by Register Bradford
and letters testamentary granted Rachael
A. Stokes and Sarah e. Lund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

A horse. buggy and harness were stolen
from the stable of Richard W. milford, at
Summit Bridge, on Wednesday night last.
The horse was gray, with soar on its left
hind leg. A reward Is offered by the owner
of the missing property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
Ano,l,sr Man GONG pnfl.

Officer Gross Tuesday morning arrested
n man who prowled around the stores in
the vicinity of the p, W. Il ID. railroad
station. The man ia crazy and when taken
to the police station refused to give his
name. He prays frequently and exhorts
all who approach him to reform and lead
a Christian life. He has several dollars
about him. He will probably be sent to
the insane department of the almshouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

BY the payment of $91 200 the Penn
sylyania Railroad Company has obtained
sole control of the ferry-boat Canton,
owned jointly by the Pennsylvania and
the Baltimore II Ohio Railroad Com
panies. The steamer was built recently
by the Harlan g. Hollingsworth Company
and is used in ferrying trains across the
basin at Baltimore. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
A. R. Redsecker, baltimore, Nd, b b

A. R. Redsecker. Baltimore, Nd, h
boutwell, ...,,.................
b. Crossin, Philadelphia, Maggie A. -.
q. Carter Hall, Baltimore, Rosette..
NJ. L. Arnold, Carlisle, Pa, Ben Pryor.. A
Time, 1.48i.
The race was good one and the favor
tie got left.
The Elkton Cornet Band, Harry Mo
Crone leader, played good music between
the heats as well as in the morning.
The special police force this year con-
sists of about 90 men, under Constable
Walter s. johnson. There were no ar
rests to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
sighting over Insurance rsom.y.

The three brothers named Atkins of the
late Mrs. Jones, who was burned in her
house few weeks ago, came to this city
Monday from Georgetown,aud will contest
the letters of administration taken out by
Undertaken J. Il. Kilmer, who, they claim,
had no right to take charge of her effects
They have placed their case in the hands
of q lawyer. Mrs. Jones had about $500
insurance ON her stock, which the brothers
claim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

The artesian well of Hart " Brother,
pork butchers at Fifth and Poplar streets,
which is to supply the establishment and
ice machine with water, has reached q
depth of 1877 feet, but will be bored still
deeper until supply of about 40 gallons
Nor minute is obtained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

j. H. Hoffecker, Dr., Esq, started this
morning for White Oaks, New Mexico, and
will be absent about two weeks. He goes
in the interests of number of the stock
holders of the Baxter Mining Company,
to investigate the condition OF the COM
pany's mine, and TO ascertain how much
of the money paid in by the stockholders
of Baxter has been used to develop the
oompany's property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
A Young Man Instantly killed.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
NEWARK, Oct. 6.-Lewis Seminar, aged
10, son of Michael Seminar Of Delaware
City, was instantly killed at the Newark
station this morning. He came up on the
Delaware City train and In crossing the
track was struck by the north-bound New
York and Washington express, passing
Newark at 9.44.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
yomrnnIl.tic changes.

james L. Good has resigned the city
editorship of tie Morning NelOs and with
Samuel A. B1othe will start m indie
pendent newspaper to lie called ihe
Weekly 7mts, the fist issue Of which
will eppbar on Saturday, October 9Th
Joseph NJ Rogers, recently of the Phila,
dolphin 7Tnsss, IL to fill the vacancy
created by Mr.. Goods resignation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Henry Frazer, little colored lad
about IL years old escaped from the
Ferris Reform School on Sunday night
for the second time. He was caught by
Agent Harvey p. Vandegrift of >. L. y.
d. wandering along the railroad Monday
and was returned to the institution on
Tuaadav
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

And the lowest prices. Daniel McOusker
ID still at the old stand, 2i6 West SECOND
street. He has large stock OF men >,
women's, misses and chiidren's poots and
shoes of all kinds for the fall trade ana
he will sell them Of the lowest prices
Give him call and save money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
rrnzer,s suIt AgaInst tho CITY.

The suit of ex-Registrar Frazer against
the city for $i8.29, came up before Squire
Vandegrift Friday. At complainant's
request, the claim for $i5 for stamps and
extra work will be referred TO referees. At
the request OF City Solicitor Turner, the
claim OF Sa.29 was POSTPONED for one week,
as was also the other claim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Aspecial to the Philadelphia Press from
Pottstowr, Pa, says; "Mita Nellie Loie
CLARK, an artist of superior talents, died
here this morning, aged ~. She WIS the
daughter Of the late Ella II. Clark, and
WINS educaied ut the Wesleyan Female
College, Wilmington, Dbl, afterwards
entering the Academy of Fine Arts, Phil
ndalnhin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

The workmen of the Wilmington Il
Northern railroad will take down the
bridgeat Birmingham Park about October
8.h. II will be taken apart and put away
until next spring, when it will again be
put in position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
A Priest KILLED while AZ ma..,

DUNN, Oct. 5.-Archdeacon Kaya-
nagh, parish priest Of Kildare, County
Kildare, and formerly president Of ST.
Patriok's College, at Carlow, was In
stantly killed this morning while oele-
brating mass at his own altar by portions
Of II falling on him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

r.. M. Jones of Dover, Del, used Dia-
mond State Fertilizer on his wheat crop.
Result 44t bushels to the acre. he pre-
fers Il 10 any fertilizer he has yet used.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

By addressing Lord 4 Polk Co., No.
10 South Delaware avenue, Philadelphia,
hundreds of testimonials can be furnished
showing the wonderful results obtained
by the use of Diamond State Fertilizer
90 .,rhnnt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

BALTIMORE. Oct. 6 Flour, steadier and
quiet Howard street ana western super
fine, E2.2b4s IS; do. extra, f2.75.a3S0; DO.
family, H008isO; rity mills supernne. s. 25a
275; do extra s3ss.75; do rio brands, 81 37a4. 49,
patspeco family, D.ib; do. superlattve patent
$3.50
wheat,soutnern, steady, quiet; western, lower
cloain dull;southern red, a.. &C.; do. am 7ar, 80
~ No. 2 xss'crn winter red spOt sos S0h
'tobar, 80tSll9Gc: November, s2I6r S2hc.; De
cember, s4IS .s4hc-
corn, sosti. srn. nnUina'lv steady; western.
easier aud du |; sou h -rn white, Hahl, d v'''r
inw. HlHS1 wfaterli nlixf-l sJtn 4t%aii ar.:
O t0ber, 44hc. hid; Novnni bsr g5IfhIh nc 80
vember or - ee her, new or old 4hai5ysr.
uALs, easier A. Il qul G.: .Vutl.rrtl, a36".;
western Wiiito s3ss6 :: dc. nixah. Boa &c;
Pennsylvania 32ns6c.
Rye, steady; e4asSa.
Hay, stesdy and firm; primo TO choice west
ern, SHOALS.
Provisions. steady with fair inquiry mess
pnTb ,Tll 50; bulk meats, shoulders ami clear rii
sides packed, TAaSc.; bacon RhnuideTs, Sagc-
clear RIB sides. sl6c.i hams, lS<al4c
Lard, refined, g.
Butter, nrmer; western packed, lsais ';creain-
cry, 23A29c
Eggs, firm: 2na2lc.
Petroleum steady refined, $40.
Conee, quiet; RIO cargoes ordinary 20 fair,
l0Nall6c
sugar. ateady; soft, 5ySc.i copper refined,
steady; gLii.9%c.
Whisky, firm 81 2ssi "a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07


NKw YORK, Oct a.--Flour. state aud west m,
dun and declining sliperfire STATE, s2.lhs2.s5 :
extra dc. g 40a9 O5 : choice do, ~ 10as4.O0 ;
fancy do, "a c59475 rortnt hoop Unto
s2.40s3 rs choice no., 50 S0tlA60; tuNer-
ane western, 81 l5a2s5; common % Fooi
extra do, 81 4Da3 Of; choice do, g. load as:
dull common 10 lair, extra, $S.sSaS IS; good
N choice do, 80 70g5.
What opened weak, later ruled stronger and
advanced 5Sa%,.., leading % fair spe ulat We
buane 3; NJ red, octoher, Sl at3sS W.: Novsm-
Der, siAas5sSt'' December. IS ls lsas6sSc.; jan
uary, HhasSlSe.; May, g35saSS<c.
Corr, AaSr. higher and moderately active I;
mixed western spot, 45a46Lic.; do future, 451sa
50kc.
Oats, shade stroI ger; state, s94s7c.; western,
31a4 c
Beef, dull; $7.50aS.
Pork, duh and heavy; new, $40 95aiO So; old,
S9.75a10.
Lard, stronger; $500
Turpendne, quiet; S7Hc-
Eggs, state aud Pennsylvania, Il 10 western,
201fa2lc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Tx Mullen and John Montgomery of
Kennett Square went fishing IN the
day or two ago, and caught
81 bass, which weighed over 80 pounds
altogether.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Why hesitate2 Hop Porous Piastrrs are better
than others, do thr work q ticker and never tail.
Inc pure and reliable virtues of h- HOP Pas
tTs give hope and strength TO weak, sof lungs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
ooun,r commllfeo nree,inu.

The Democratic county executive COM
mittee will hold q meeting in the court
house, this city, on Saturday morning at
10 O'Clock
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wire

z157u-I5pvu u lFFFlFT WIVES
PHuADsLFHIA. Oct 6.-noon.--slucks. strong:
Pennsylvania, co.; Lehign Valley, 6A !:
United Companies of New Jersey, 2tf /;
Northern Pacific, 49, do do. Preferred, a3k /;
Northern Central ~ a krd Lehigh NRyi-
gati9n. b2A lie, risuwn 100 ; Oantral Tram
pnrtsfioD 32; BLaaij, Mo- York a Philh-
IiHipi In liz sitils BehuyIkill, s.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Piles permanently cured, without pain or loss
OF time. Send for circular to DIR. II Iced, 1850
South Thirteenth street, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

400 Doses Ono Dollar Is true only OF Hood,s
sarsaparLlla, and u is an unanswerable argu-
ment IA TO strength and economy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07
NOTICE., THOMAS FARMAR

M OlIOI.-Ii IHOhIAb FARMAK,
In TIE owner Of the house situated al s. n
corner OF Fourth and Poplar Streets in the
Fourth ward Of the city of Wilmington,
county of New Castle and State of della.
ware, III compliance with the requirements
OF the acts Of tho General Assembly IN siIch case
made and provided, do hereby give notice that
! shall apply In writing to tho Court of General
Sessions OF the Peace and JAN Delivery bf tile
state of Delaware, In and for New Castle county
on MONDAY, the nth day of Novnm her, a d. 1856,
being tho next term Of said court, for license,
Tor said house AS an inn or tavern for the s,le
therein OF intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart TO bo drunk on the premissys
AMI the following respectable cltizhlis of saii
w war r9e9mmend tho said application, viz:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-10-07

Associated Press Dispatch byspeciai Wires
NEW YnRE. oHt 6-noon.--Stonks, Fctiye and
firm; money, quiet, 5a6. We. O., a.; Mi soul
80, 10Y Damon Company. 81: New York
Central q Hudson, DIX erie, 355f Adams,
l41 Michigan C4utrAl. 93'S Pittsburg, 92sf I;
Lake Shore, 184H; Illinois 'entral, l53; Roak
Island. i26A: Rofi Wayne, 1876. Western Union,
7sS Wspnsh. BOX Fsw JerssY Central. So /;
01iiErto Il WnstSfr 2lsS