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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
MLLKMEN ORGANIZE.
Preparing TO Form an AssOcIation
and Establish n Philadelphia

HHoPahfHE 10 FORM an Association
and Establish a Philadelphia
Agency.
In response to public call about 25 milk
producers OF New Castle county met in the
gentlemen's parlor OF the Clayton House, In
this city, at 10 O'Clock Thursday morning. A
temporary organization was effected by ap-
pointing Thomas Dilworth president and t..
o. Reybold, secretary.
The secretary read the constitution of the
Media, Pa, Milk Producers Association,
The meeting then resolved, after a
thorough discussion Of the subject, to form
an organization of all persons who ship
milk to Philadelphia blythe p, W. 4 B. and
Delaware railroads, and to establish an
agency at Broad and Carpenter streets,
Philadelphia, A permanent organization
was effected by electing the following Off
GERS: President, q. C.Reybold of Delaware
City; Vice. President, David ]. Murphey Of
Newark; Secretary, Delaware Clark OF
6lasgow; treasurer, Thomas Dilworth of
Port Penn.
The organization is designed to be milk
producers protective association, but the
selection OF definite name and title was
deferred
Joseph s. Petitdemange, member of the
milk association OF the Practical Farmer.
was, present. This association ships milk
by the early train to Philadelphia, while the
others send by the train leaving Wilmington
at 10 o'clock, a. m. 1t being deemed de-
sirable to unite the two associations, Mr..
Petltdemange was appointed q committee
to invite the Practical Farmer association
to meet the new association at an adjourned
meeting to be held at the Clayton House on
Saturday, March Goth, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
The president, secretary and treasurer
were appointed committee to prepare
constitution and bylaws.
The meeting then adjourned until Satur-
day, goth instant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

The attempted removal OF furniture from
a dwelling on Harrison street below Fourth,
and the equally determined efforts of the
prevent the removal, attracted considerable
attention Friday morning. In a struggle
over bureau, especially, it looked for a
few moments as though actual hostilities
might supervene. The understanding of
the situation, gathered by some spectators,
was that the purchase of new set OF false
teeth by the lady of the house had caused
her to fall behind In the rent. The trouble
seemed to have been adjusted during the
day, as the tenants moved out unmolested
during the afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
DrA TN OF r. y. ooUnrNnr.
The PossessOr OF a Valuable Secret
" hlch NJ axes NIiIIiOnn OF Money.

Henry B. Courtney, member of the Dia.
mond Match Company, died at his residence
No: 102 East Sixteenth street about ii sc
o'clock Friday night. The deceased had been
In poor health for a long time, and has not
been able TO leave his house since Christmas
eve. While his ailment, pulmonary affec-
ton, was such that it forbade all hope OF his
recovery, no immediate anxiety was felt by
his family until about 10 days ago.
The deceased came to this country from
England In 1853 upon the recommendation
OF Bell, the great London match maker
Edward Tatnall had started a factory in
this city, and wrote to Bell asking him to
send practical man to his establishment
mere. Mr.. Courtney came In response TO
the request, and after serving In the en-
ploy OF Mr.. Tatnall short time he, with
". II. Swift, purchased the plant and under
the firm name of Swift q Courtney they
operated the works.
The firm for years had monopoly of
what is known to the trade as narlor
matches, and Mr.. Courtney was the only
man In this country who understood the
compoundfng the preparation for dipping
the matches. In 1872 a Yankee manufac-
tnrer OF match making machinery named
Beecher, was taken into the firm, and
under the name of Swift, Courtney Il
Beeeher the business was Conducted until
1880 when 1t was Incorporated as the Dia- |
mond Match Company,
Ihe business of the company for several |
years past has been immense and for long |
time It's profits were enormous. Mr.. Court |
ney alone possessed the secret of the COM
position which was used In preparing the
matches, and this he did not diyulge until
very recently when he impaired 1t 10 a son
who has since taken charge of this depart
nent OF the factory, and will probably sue
iced his father In the company. Owing to
he superiority of this preparation, the PRO
iuct OF the company has almost been
leyond the competition OF rival
manufacturers. He always prepared
he composition with his Cwn hand and the
inhalation of the fumes, superinduced the |
lng trouble which resulted In his death.
Vhen he first came to this country he went
y the name of H.. b. Coughtree and
hanged 1t to Courtney upon going into |
usiness for himself.
MIR; Courtney leaves large family and
cry large estate which 1t fs said he claimed i
eeently was worth between 90, 1000 900 and | 9
5000, 900. This estimate may not be ex- {
'ayagant as the firm OWES numerous
ictorfes and several valuable timber tracts :,
eside Mr.. Courtney individually owned
real estate and valuable per y
onal property. q
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
NEwARK, March 10.-Superintendent
Fl. FL. Carter has issued orders that the
stage and hack drivers who meet all
trains at the Newark station shall be kept
from the company's premises. This order
is regarded here as foolish and unwar-
ranted. 1t was caused by groundless COM
plants of persons with fancied wrongs
Passengers coming home from the city
with bundles or baggage are now com
PEELED to seek the hacks, and attend per-
sonally TO their trunk checks, whereas
drivers formerly attended to these things.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
-FOUR OLD THIEYEs.


.shh "a OasN tu Ue hAOCatt Culpr1hHs
Chief OF Police Dougherty, armed with
the proper requisition papers, went To
Media, Pa, Thursday, and secured the four
negroes arrested by the Chester police on
suspicion OF being connected with the rob-
berry of gum clothing from the warehouse
OF George W. Stone, In Wilmington, on the
night OF March I'd. He brought the cul-
prits to this city and locked them up in the
police station cells.
On his arrival here 1t was discovered that
the prisoners were old offenders, who had
been previously arrested on suspicion of
robbing Stidham's auction store and COM
mitting other depredations, but escaped
conviction on account of the lack of posi-
tive evidence of their guilt. The names
they gave to the Delaware county officials
proved to be fictitious, and when they were
arrafgned before Judge Cummins at CITY
court, this morning, they had TO acknowl-
edge that they were Ambrose Wilson, Joseph
Caulk, Dennis Lewis and Henry Anderson,
four well-known colored thieves of this
city, and to forswear the aliases they had
gwen to the Chester police. The circum-
stances of the Stone robbery, together with
the arrest of the prisoners, were detailed,
and Judge Cummins held each of the ac-
cused to bail in the sum of 81 900 for an
pearance at the May term of the court of
general sessions of the peace and iail de-
livery. AS it is impossible for the prisoners
to procure bail they were committed to
New Castle jail Friday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
FORD ARD MURPHY HANGEL.
Their Lifeiess Forms Carried 10 the
ScaffOId.

NEW ORLEANS, March 12.-This being the
day appointed for the hanging of Ford and
Murphy the prison-keepers went to the men
at 7.3J q. m. to prepare them for death.
Iney were unable to wake them uD.
Physicians were called In and an examina-
tion made which resulted in the conclusion
that the condemned men had attempted
suicide by taking belladonna. At 9.30
Murphy rallied little, but Ford was still
unconscious. Sheriff Butler telegraphed to
the governor for instructions: Should they
not revive before the hour fixed shall exc
cute the warrant notwitstanding?"
The governor replied: ''Yes, go on with
the execution. Garry out the warrant"
Inc doomed men last night, although
declaring their innocence OF the crime Tor
which they were to be exeeuted-that of
wilful and premeditated murder and in
sisting that the tragedy of December LIST,
1854, was the result of chance meeting
ana street light and that their punishment
was too severe, seemed resigned to their
fate. They passed the night up to 2.3O a.
m. In prayer and In conversation with re-
porters and prison officials, and at the
hour Indicated both retired to their cells
and were locked in. They were
not disturbed until about 7.30, when the
Keepers went to waken them and found
them to be unconscious. The governors
reply to the sheriff was received at ii .35.
and at 1910 Sheriff Butler, accompanied by
several subordinate officials, proceeded to
the cell where the bodies Of the doomed
men lay, still under the care of physicians.
Murphy was In the same seml-conseious
state, and, although his eyes wandered In
all directions he could not understand what
was going on. Only once did he return to
his senses and then he held ont his hand TO
Ford and endeavored to shake hands with
MIN. This Was only for an instant, for he
once more lost consciousness. The lifeless
forms were lifted from their recumbent
positions and borne IN the arms of the
iepuiies TO the Scaffold amid profound
"iehee. The bodies were carried up the
teps to the plane of the platform and held
u erect po ltions while the nooses were
Iiewn around their necks. No sign of life |
wns observable in either man. When the |
last rites had been performed, the trap
sprung by an unseen hand, and the men
launched into eternity, a hush fell upon the |
little group of unwilling Spectators
The officers of the prison declare that
they have no idea how the men procured |
the poison. In Pat Ford's waist coat |
pocket was found note begging pardon OF |
The Sisters of Charity who had attended |
ltm during his last hours and cnrslng Mr.. |
Parker, editor Of the Picdyune, and the |
Rev. DR.. Holland of Trinity Church, the |
ormer because of the course of the Plea |
june in insisting on the execution, and the |
after because of communications published |
n the city papers demanding that the law |
mould be allowed to take its course in their /
,ase.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Assigning It's CIRCULATION.

NeW iork Woriu bpeciaL
WASHINGTON, March 10.--A clever en-
ploye Of the treasury department has sue
ceeded In getting some of the surplus silver
into circulation. He has been engaged In
scooping the coin into bags after 1t has
been weighed. By "palming" coin out
of each bag slowed away he has managed
to appropriate considerable amount. He
was detected slipping money In his pocket
yesterday, and nine new dollars were found
In his possession. Several of the bags were
re-weighed and found to be short. The
theft has been going on for several weeks
and several millions Of dollars will have to
be recounted to determine the exact amount
taken, procedure which will be expensive
and tedious, and the result will. probably
cost more than the amount actually lost,
The loss will fall upon the treasurer Of the
United States unless the money Is reoov-
cred. A great effort has been made to CON
ceal the facts, but II leaked out through the
dismissal OF the guilty employe,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

James Richie, well-known farmer of
Christiana hundred, died Thursday at his
home near Centreville. He had been in
preearious health for the past year and was
under the treatment OF DR.. j. H. Chandler
OF Centreville. He was about 65 years OF
age and leaves a wife and several grown
children. The remains were buried on
Sunday last In Lower Brandywlno ceme-
terry. Martha Jefferis, a widely-known old
lady, died Friday at the residence Of her
husband, Jacob Jefferis, No. 1928 Adams
street. She was In her 10th wear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

The silk dress taken to the policdt
ton by Sergeant whelan Thursday, win :,
was recovered by him at o PhiladelphiSs
pawn shop, was fully identified last
night by Mrs. Mousley of Brandy
wine hundred, whose house was recently
dress were also taken away, and from the
clues in his possession Sergeant Whelan
the stolen property but capture the bur-
glars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

IseIcased From Cu.,nsiv.

Samuel Fl. Shull, arrested on a capias on
Thursday last, was given hearing before
Judge Mhiteley Friday morning and dis
charged from custody. Shull is a druggist
and has been In charge of DIR. Burwell's
pharmacy. He was accused OF embezzling
to the amount OF 81 800, and the capias was
that Shull was about to abscond. Testi-
mony was heard upon the matter and the
charge not being sustained the prisoner
was released from custody. Levi @. Bird,
Esq, appeared for Mr.. Shull.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

John Emery, young colored man
living in Guthrie's row, south of Market
street bridge, had his right leg broken
above the ankle while assisting in un-
loading the schooner Emily N. Jenny Of
lumber at George Churchman's wharf
Thursday. Frank Righter, employed by
James Morrow q Sons, ran date hook
through his right hand while Mt work
yesterday. While experimenting some
work at Bush's wharf Thursday, Edward
Truitt, mate of the steam packet Alice,
was accidentally struck in the mouth by
one of the hooks of hoisting apparatus.
Two teeth were knocked out and his
upper lip was split.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Officers have been elected as follows by
the Wawaset Gun Club: President,
Charles Buckmaster; Vice President,
Daniel Buckmaster Secretary, Nathaniel
b. Hill Treasurer, Elan Page; Quarter
master, William Fl. Pierce Directors,
Robert Miller, George Cloud and Philip
Ambold. The club agrees to accept chai-
lenges from any like organization in the
Middle States. 1t is requested that COM
munications be addressed to Nathaniel B.
Hill, No. 1910 East Thirteenth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

COLUMBIA, s. c., March 11.--News has Just
reached this city of the lynching at Hainp-
ton Court House, a place remote from tele-
graphic and mail communication, of negro
boy aged 10 years, known only as Charles.
of Mrs. Gideon Sauls, a widow lady living
near Hampton Court House. At daybreak
Monday morning the lad entered the lady's
chamber and struck her on the head with an
axe, then robbing the house OF considerable
money the boy fed. Later in the day Mrs
Sauls recoved her consciousness, and crawl
ing to the window aroused help. The boy
was subsequently captured and said the
negro waiting maid induced him to commit
the crime and had the money. She was also
arrested. At last advices Mrs. Sauls was
not dead, and it is believed that the female
accompifee will share the fate OF the boy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Acc,dent % . nor.

John Writ, aged about 8 years and living
way to No. school Thursday afternoon, at
tempted to run across Third street at
Walnut In front of a team from Kirkman's
east end stable, and was struck and knocked
down by the horse and had one side Of his
head badly cut. He was put In the carriage
and taken to a neighboring drug store to
have his injuries dressed. n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

ASKING A NEW TRIAL
For Sam JOhusOn Convicted OF Kill
ing John SharnIeNs.

Lawyers Robinson and Cummins Thurs
day in the Delaware county, Pa, court,
filed their reasons for asking that Samuel
Johnson, the negro convicted of the murder
of John W. Sharpless, should have new
trial. The bill comprises 80 specifications,
the most important Of which are that, con-
trary TO his answer under oath, William
Baker, one Of the jurors, formed and ex-
pressed the opinion before the trial that
johnson was guilty, and that there is i'm
portant after-discovered testimony. The
latter is the statement of Meyers and its
circumstantlal corroboration. Fifteen OF the
reasons are on account Of errors in the
Judges charge to the jury, and four refer
to the admission of irrelevant testimony
The motion will be argued before the full
court on the first Monday In April. Counsel
havereceived asevere communications from
persons who are prepared to contradict al
legations made pre1udicial to the accused
during the case. District-attorney Baker
is carefully investigating the story of
Meyers, and it is thought will not make
much effort to prevent new trial being
granted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

BAITnoRE, March 11.-Captain Jarvis OF
the British steamer Wilton, which arrived
here this morning, reports that at p. M,
59.S2o west, took off the crew of eight men
and the captain of the barque Margaretta
of Eisinore. from Wilmington, N c., for
Liverpool, With rosin and turpentine. They
were rescued with great difficulty, as there
was veryheavy sea running and a half hur-
ricane blowing. Great credit is due to the
first officer, Mr.. A. Lewis, for bravery and
GOODNESS in commanding the life-boat dur
inp the resnuA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Spencer Wiley, colored, was arrested
several days ago in Milford by Police officer
Coffin, on the charge of selling liquor with
out a government license. Wiley was
brought to this city Tuesday week by United
States Marshal Newlin. Thursday after
noon he was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Smith and admitted his guilt.
He was committed In default Of $3.50 bail to
appear for trial at the April term of the
United States district court. He now lies in
New Castle jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
A Wedding.

Thursday evening Gilpin P. Lyman of
Newport, was married to Miss Annie L.
Nicholson of this city, daughter of
Isaac ]. Nicholson, at the residence of
the brides uncle, Lewis M. Maxwell, No.
9O6 West Seventh street, by the Rev. w.
Il. ). Murray. The ceremony was wit
messed by about 65 friends of the con-
tracting parties, and was followed by a
pleasant reception, during which refresh
ments were served in abundance. The
presents were numerous, useful and valua-
BILE. Mr.. Lyman recently purchased q
farm near Kirkwood, upon which he and
his wife will reside.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

The superstructure is being put up for
the b. & P. railroad span across Della
ware avenue near DUPONT street. The
bridge will be of iron and is all ready to
be set up. At the diagonal grade cross
ing on Scott street five lines Of tracks are
being laid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

The will of Louisa Lee Bayard, deceased,
Wilmington, was admitted to probate before
Register Grubb Thursday and letters testa-
mentary granted Thomas +. Bayard, execu-
tors. The will OF John Hammond, decreased,
this city, was also probated, and letters
granted William Hammond.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
A stallion Rr,nas aIs.ooo.

lion Sultan with record of 2.24 was sold
yesterday by l.. j. Rose to W. II. Wilson of
Cynthiana, KY, and P. s. Tolbert of Lex
ington, for $4,000. There were also sold
by Mr.. Rose 13 other horses, the get of
Sultan: The total amount realized was
$4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
Ere Saturday rrorninu.

A two-storied frame dwelling on Van
Buren, street near Maryland avenue, belong
ing to George t. Woodward of Newport,
was partially destroyed by fire early Satur-
and the origin of the fire Is supposed to
have been tncendiary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

NEW YORK, March 12.-Fire Chief Mahedy
was killed this afternoon while returning
from a fire. An engine ran into his buggy,
throwing him under the wheels of the en-
gine and crushing his shoulder so that he
died in short time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

A cat belonging to William D. Dewey OF
this city, gave birth to a kitten Friday
that was without face or mouth. It's head
Is perfectly formed and but for n pair OF
ears ii would exactly resemble small fur
ball. The kitten was born alive, but was
drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

A p, W. q b. locomotive was derailed at
City branch Of the Pennsylvania railroad
Thursday A wreck train,.was sent
down from this city md the locomotive was
soon righted. : -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
ooroner,s IDauest.

The Inquest on the body of Thomas strlck-
land, Yorklyn, DEL, who fell dead in Ken
nett Square on Thursday morning, was held
Thursdayevening and resulted in verdict
OF death from heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Amos Taylor, IN aged and highly re-
spected citizen of Sharon, Pa, was Fri
day acquitted OF the charge OF felonious
assault upon Miss Maggie, OF the same place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

Astrange disease, called brain fever or
laundice,. has appeared among the horses
In Campbell county, Virginia. Seventy
five animals hayo died OF 1t within few
weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18
5uululbtou,
ID. j. MENTION,
II. Fl. TAYLOR,
MERRIs TAYLOR,
=. G. MooRE,
THOMAS II. LATIMER,

Immediately after the report Mr.. Blake
offered a resolution providing that the re.
port be accepted, and the question
whether or not the park grounds shall be
purchased be referred to the people at
the next municipal election. He moved
that the resolution be adopted, but the
motion was not seconded.
Mr.. Mention moved that so copies of
the report be printed and that Council
meet on the grounds.
Mr.. Hawkins said that if Council met
on the grounds the meeting should be
called for the morning, as it would take a
whole day to go over the property. As
Council had already provided for an ad-
journed meeting Saturday afternoon, Mr..
Mention altered his motion so as TO pro-
vide only for printing so copies of the
report.
MIR. Blake then offered his resolution
MS an amendment to this motion. Mr..
Farrell favored the amendment, and said
that where there is a project involving
the expenditure of $3.50, 900, the people
ought to have some say, as il is q matter
that touches their pockets.
Merris Taylor moved that further con-
sideration of Mr.. Blake's amendment be
postponed until the nextregular meeting.
This motion, after brief running de-
bate, participated in by Messrs. Mention,
Farrell, Moore, McKenna, Baynard, Muir
ray and Merris Taylor, was adopted by a
standing vote of IL to 5.
Mr.. Farrell moved that Mr.. Mentions
motion to print SO copies of the report
be amended by adding that vote of
thanks be rendered the park committee
for its arduous labors. He said he offered
the amendment in all sincerity, as he felt
that the committee had givema careful
and laborious consideration to the subject
and deserved credit.
Mr.. Mention said the park committee
did not want vote of thanks.
The motion to print so copies of the
report was then adopted and council re-
sumed the consideration of routine bust.
ness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-03-18

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The young
senator from West Virginia occupied the
floor to-day In behalf Of the chief executive
and the Democratic side OF the great con-