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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
lEREs.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journsl
LIVES, Oct, For the last few days
fishing along our beach bas been qnite
profitable A largo catch by seines has
been made of mullets, butter fish and
orocus, OF which the most have been
shipped to the markets of Wilmington,
PHILADELPHIA and Nav York. This has
been God send to many Of our beach
fishermen as they have had poor luck SO
far b ia season.
M,ssrs Luce Bros. and s s Brown &
90, the ptoprietors Of our fish mills,
have come hack with their steamers and
crews to open for the remainder of the
season. which will PROBABLY last until
tine middle OF December. They have for
the earlier part OF this season been oper.
a'ita at their factories ia Connecticut,
and 1t is said been very successful.
II ia reported that In consequence Of
the excessively wet weather during the
past month many Of the potatoes OF late
crop have rotted In the ground. Harbs.
son Hickman had good prospect of raising
of from 10000 to l6, 900 bushels, had the
season proved favorable on his farms.
Our town authorities arc having our
atrtes repaired. The citizens Of Lswes
thiuh It quite time something was done.
Robbinh' circus la coming az the small
boy, as we'll as larger boys, Is saving his
pennies and dimes 10 see the show, which
is plscarded to be here on the 18th inst.
Cards are out for the celebration of the
golden wedding of Captain P. B Norman
and wife, which is oIpested to take place
on Wednesday, tho l7th inst This is
said 10 DO the frst golden wedding ever
celebrated 10 Lewss The oaptsin has
large family connections and II will
donbtless be very enjoyable occasion to
all the part eipents.
The sails rigging, anchors and chains
OF the schooner Gay Thomas, which was
wrecked near Ocean City, as reported In
a late communication, were sold by the
captain at auction on the Lewes pier on
Tuesday afternoon. The Lewes wreckers
purchased most Of the material.
Our farmers are getting ready to seed
their wheat, having been delayed some
what by the wet weather. The prevail
ing high prices will stimulate them to put
In o late quantity.
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for Infants and Children.
a PITrsBOAG ssSsArION.


Atedtls.ir Tfrt-g ilsphfri ~ sDtJiH Wiran
PITTsBuRo. Oct. 10 Detective Shelf
field, OF Chicago, whose mysterious trips
to and from the west to this city have
caused so much talk, has returned to
Chicago. Before leaving the city he
said: 81 am not yet ready to explain the
object of the visit OF Attorney Frouth.
man and myself TO this city,
but I will when / return. The
various rupnors published about our bust
ness here are all wrong. We are not
working up a diseased meat case nor has
Milton Weston en- ployed us; nor are we
In search Of Taseott, the murder. Neither
do we suspect that the Chicago boodlers
are located here.
''0ur business here Is not known to any
person in the city except ourselves and
the Shadows have engaged There
will be two arrests of prominent persons
in this city and one in Milwaukee. They
are involved In series of gigantic frauds
and depredetions whinh have been going
on for tho past five years. An immense
sum of money is involved and the case is
Of vast importance to the residents of the
city.
81 don't look at our work from O SEN
sstional point Of view. but when matters
come to crisis decided sensation will
be created among business circles. The
parties who are oriminaliy involved may
know of our presence here, but they can
not run away. Tho 'shadows' are look.
ing after them"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
NE WARK.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
NEWARK, OCT. 4--Hiram Walker, aged
about 80 years, died at his residence at
Cowantown, Nd, about three miles west
OF this place, yesterday. The deceased
had been sick about three weeks. His
vile, two sons and daughter survive
him. The funeral will take place on
Saturday with interment at Head Of Chris
tiana Church.
The colored boy who was accidentally
shot some time ego, Ia still living, with
fair protpsct of getting we'll. If he does
1t will puzzle the medical fraternity.
NEwAAK, Ost S.--The Cleveland and
Thurman club held meeting in Grange
Hall ON Saturday evening and despite
the stormy weather the attendance was
large. Joseph Dean was made chairman
and IN q neat speech introduced John y.
Writ, L q of Eikton Mr. Writ who is
an eloquent orator spoke for over an hour.
He clearly defined the position of the two
parties and showed the Inconsistency OF
the Republicanparty on thetariff question.
A report is eurrent here that D W.
Csskey, who moved to Glenoldeu, Pa,
some time ago. has transferred his Newark
property. consisting of Caskey Hall and
several houses, for city real estate.
The sad intelligence reached here on
Saturday that Mrs. Julia Goodwin, o
daughter OF Mrs. Bower, had disd after
several weeks illness. She ives fest taken
with typhoid fever, which developed into
other complaints, and from which Bhe
rapidly sank, The funeral will take place
from her late residence on Tuesday. Ser
vi 'es at the house at p m.
The heavy rain ON Saturday cansed the
earth 20 cave in in several places along
the trench, but red lights were placsd OF
the dangerous spots and no accident 90.
CURED
The iron tank has reached the hight
Of 80 feet and the flushing touches viii
be made this week. The main pipe has
been tapped in several places and as soon
as the water is in the main the dwellings
will be applied.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11

Mondays Philadelphia Itanfs has the
following: Mr. Adam Forepaugb, the
Snowman, sat in his lnxuriously appointed
parlor last night and talked about his
ee's. He said: 81 have wsgered about
Sl8 600 on Cleveland. The laas bet of
$1,000 was made on Saturday. have
teen traVs ling abont all over tie country
FOR the past biz months and have had
my eyes and ears open, and have seen
and hesrd enough to convince me thst
Mr.. Cleveland will have walk over. I
think have had better opportunity 10
study tho political situation all over the
country than people vho are settled in
one place. wouldn't risk $4,000 on
Cleveland if hadn't pretty good reasons
for believing that / was going to win,
"Oleveland will carry Indiana and he'll
sweep New York State. The Republic
cans can talk hb1ut the alleged disoord
between the friends Of Hill and Oleye.
laud, but there's no truth in it. I know
there is not. Why, Bill is going on the
stump for Cleveland, and he and his
friends are going to work as hard as they
know how for she administration.
81 heye visited every prominent place
in New York state and the people are for
Cleveland, All through New EuRiand [
found that Uleyeland's policy has won
him thousands of votes that he didn't
have when first elected and his retaIia.
tion bill has won him the friendship of
the fishermen of New England. Quay
will get fooled about New York"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
MAGNOLIA

Special Correspondence of @ ,zst'e and Journal
MAGNOLIA, Oct. q The public schools
opened on Monday last with q. George
acting principal. The school board
waited upon Mr.. George the third time
asking HIM to take the school, but be
said he had firmly made up his mind 10
reIinqu sh the work OF teaching, but
finally agreed as an accommodation to
the board and school to opsn the schools
and act as principal till permanent one
could be secured. Mr. George Lincoln
Whitaker Of Dover, will, /. is believed,
acnept the position.
Tho oyster law is now out and the BIZ
valves ore being brought to town in large
quantities.
James Z. Sapp, formerly merchant
here, is abuut to begin the erection of q
comnodious dwelling on Main street.
The Grand Army Post is about to re.
Move f,om their old quarters over the
Baptist Church to Grange Hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11


A valuable driving maze belonging 10
]. Park Postles, dropped dead on Hsz j
Dell track Friday while being exercised.
Letters testamantary on the estate OF
John W. Wright, deceaeed, st. Georges
hundred, have been granted Martin d.
Burris.
Mrs. Belle Townsend of Millville, this
State, lost valuable gold watch and
chain while visiting IN Chester dsy or
tuo ago. The tins piece Yves afteswsrd
fouad and returned to its owner.
The Harlan d Hollingsworth Com
pany's new saw and planning mill on Jus.
tison street below the railroad, is almost
completed. It is 82x1e2 feet. two stories
high, with one story aunox for this en-
CINE room. A big 0orliss engine, to run
the machinery, is being built by the REM
ington Machine COMPANY. The lower
4 ior OF the mill will be occupied by the
saw and planning machinery, and the
upper floor devoted to the manufacture
Of sash, doors and mill work. Near the
MIL has been erected large dry kiln for
drying lumber, connected with the mill
by a covered platform. Railroad tracks
are being laid from tho mill to the rail-
road, and the ground is being graded 10
the proper level.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
ELRa'ON.


Special Correspc ndence Of Gazette ard Journal
ErKroN, Oct The truck OF a pailYr
car on the p, " d B. railroad train due
at e kton at SO p. m, broke shortly
before reRchiny tire station here last
night. The car, which was the rear one,
vas left on siding and the passengers
transferred to the other cars. The acct.
dent was caused by heated Journal
The train was running very slowly at the
time.
Edward Bowen, o young farmer resid
ing near Elktor and brother OF John
and Levi Bowen Of the DclaDare Ltdosy,
was shot in rather pecuiir manner on
the fair grounds Friday He was passing
back Of wooden structure placed to re-
ceive balls from the riff at shooting
gallery when ballet after passi q
through On inch board entered one OF his
legs about the same distance, DR.. Howard
Bratton probed for the bull but failed 70
find IL
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11

The Northwestern Independent Church,
Philadelphia, Of which the Rev. Waldo
Messaros, who has many acquaintance
here, was pastor, end at whose request it
some months since became a Ffea-will
Baptist Oburch, is again preparing to
change Its UNCONVENTIONAL belief. A ma,
jority Of the members are now said to be
IN favor OF becoming connected with the
Presbyterian Church, while others are
DESTROYS of uniting with the Baptists.
While the members arc in favor of ANAL
gamation, they are unable to agFeo upon
denomination which wonld he sstisfac-
tory to all. The Spring Garden Baptist
Church Is said to be willing to assume
the mortgage Of $4,000 against the
church and psy floating Indebtedness Of
about 81 500, provided the church would
be turned over to their ownership and
tbs members would be allowed TO be-
come members of the Spring Garden
Church II they should observe the rite Of
immersion. The Presbyterian element,
however, arc an4iuus 10 Join with Tie
German Reformed Church, and are now
consulting with prominent members of
the latter. A congregational meeting
will be held next Monday evening, at
which an attempt will be made to select
another religious belief.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
Tho West Yard Death Trap.

William Wilson Of Sharon Hill, al
years of age, o freight brakeman on the
p, W. d q railroad died Thursday night
from the result of irjuries received at the
West Yard between and o'clock, p. M.
Thursday. The deceased Was standing
ON the top Of one of the cnrs when sud-
den shutting sent him down between the
cars aud under the wheels. His right leg
was fearfully maugied. Amputation was
necessary, but the young man died from
the combined effects of the loss of blood
and the shock. Doctors Draper and ogle
were in attendance. Coroner Barnhill
held sn inquest ut 10 O'Clock this morn
ing, when verdict in accordance with
the above facts was rendered by the jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
1faths.

, $40 n~s q
b. YLE-In this city On /, An inst Howard
Boyle. In III 66tn year Of HIS age
BONNER -on the sth inst. DAVID CharIes. son
OF David and Catherine BoLnsr. In his ION
year. ~''N-
COL ms In PhllsdsIphis, on the 5tb instant.
1t the res dsro' Of her sOn.in-l W. Antftew
Ase,msn 4e26 B own street sarah j., /, widow
o. eoSa las. md dauehtsr Of the late
Theophi us Jones q this city.
GRUBB = On ninth mo III, 5th inst. Of psrnIy-
8, Susanna NJ, wife OF John e Grubb, aged
~ esre.
G EEN--on the Sd inst, Frank W so1 Of
Jin and Virginta Oh ron, aged 80 years,
JOY E-In - 10 city, on the 9Th Inst, anna 4.
c., aSed 90 yesrs.
F. Masuire, aged e6 years.
MuLQUTNS la inia ,i-y. on tina xsh instant,
cha Mulqnns, sgei 30 ysars.
SCH Ds-on the h Int, AugaId Thasing,
wife OF John scha I her 44th yssr.
TuBBs - n q g b inst DIV r r.. twin son Of
W .. and Kate ruhb.. aged yesrG
WHIrB,-In this CITY, on the SIN inst, Esther
B., dhu - OF George g. and Esther White
ag' 30 m nihs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
Death of an Athlete.

Victor h Pyle OF this CITY on Saturday
received Telegram announcing the
sudden death Of J Fred. Midgley, on
Friday evening, from typhoid fever.
Midg!ey, it will be remembered, was
training in this city Last spring for the
tijyele races at the Warren Athletic
Olub's sports when he was accidentally
struck on The shoulder VITA q hammer
thrown by one of the athlsteB. He had
narrow escape, Be would have entered
the races at Hp2sl Dell on Thursday aud
Friday but for his sickness. He was
perfect athlete in form and strength and
hissudden death is mourned and regretted
by many friends and acquain.ances in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
INAUaUAArINa urs pA.ao.arn.

- II liza
'Fhe First oIlurct, Congregation A.
senns the First nermon by lts New
Pastor.
The Rev. George III. Hickman preached
the inaugural sermon OF his pastorate al
FIRST Presbyterian Church on Sunday
morning to q large congregation. Taking
BIS text from Z,chsriRb ~, O.. ssNot bv
miRht, nor by power, bat by nv spirit
saith the Lord Of hosts.n Tbe divins
dweit with much emphasis upon fha
nect ssity OF animated and constsht action
ID the church, al d the unity OF fort m
1ne pafl OF the congregation. Nj Hck.
man MADE an excellent Impression aud AZ
tne n,oae OF his sermon WAS surround d
oy his congregation and warmly wei.
coined. he ia on easy, fluent speaker.
employing a bright discursiye style with.
cni arriving for oratorical eject No
manuscript or notes arc employed
III the delivery. the speaker frs.
qnently ohanging his position on the pul.
PIT during the discourse. Mr. Hiokmsn'a
diction is admirable and bis subieot
matter is aptly illuminated by historical
parallel OF modern incident. His methods
OF reasoning Rre consecutive, ingenious
and attractive and his subject i, tioridly
Treated. His sitniles and word pictures
arc ornate and his thoughts are conveyed
with concise directness in beautiful form.
The sermon of yebterdsy was exees dinghy
effective, the text being embellihbsd and
enlarged and admirably employed to
stimulate each member Of the conpreea.
ton to full sense and performance of
spiritual duty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
MILFORD.

special Corresnnnd snce OF Gazstte and journal
/ MILFORD, Oct. There was heavy
frost last night, which will surely put an
end to tbs tomato crop. Gamers express
their delight at the appearance Of frost
and soy they wish it bad cgrnn a month
ago. They have been packing tomatoes
I at loss for some time, and ii is said that
D. Reis, the largest Gamer here, would
have made more money If he had not
packed any tomatoes, but had sold his
cans, which have advanced lowing to the
enormous number used) from "a cents to
4 cents each.
| II is feared by some that the frost will
also prove damaging to tho big potato
crop which is in the ground.
William Mills died early yesterday
morning of rheumatism OF the heart he
was about 70 years of age. and had been
a sufferer from rhsumatism for many
years, though always attending to his
vocation as wheelwright and carriage
builder. Mr.. Mills leaves several
children and widow.
MrLFoRp, Oct. Work hes been re-
sumeo on the approach of the new bridge
over the Mispillion creek at Church
avenue.
There has been no school held in the
public school building in North Milford
this week, owing TO ths iaeficiency of
the heaters. The sessions will be resumed
on Monday.
Nj johnson, manager of the Milford
electric light plsnt, has rented ,he dwell
ing lately vacated by R D. Grier on
south Walnut street, and will remove his
family from Smyrna and occupy Ii this
month.
Mark g Il fland of this town this week
Hought The $50 ACRE farm of George p.
X light, q miles north Of Frederick, for
50 900
William A. Deputy has bought tract
OF land in the eastern suburbs of South
Milford OF Mrs. Eliza Fisher, and will
immediately begin thu cons ruction of
dwelling thereon Mr. Deputy il another
Of tbs several farmers who will soon
move into Milford.
The young ladies of the w. O. r. q
have been busy during the past week re-
furnishing and decorating the young
mep'a reading room On Walnut street
The Governor St0chlsy. the schooner
which sank of Wost Flats in the early
part OF September, has been raised by
the owners and towed TO her wharf at
this pace. IL was found that she was
not damaged in tho Riightest. The GOAL
in her hole YVES vi saved ana only the
deck load was lost bv the accident.
Many ducks are being shot ty sports
men on the marshes of Slaughter Neck,
where tho game is plentiful
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11

The ANIMAL session Of the Philadelphia
branch of the Women's Foreign Mission-
ary Society Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, which was held in Scranton
ended on Friday. Tuere were present
rom this CITY Mrs Z d. Stevens, Mrs
William Y. S4iggstt, MIS-. W. q Tom
kinson, Mrs W. e Avery. Mrs. Anna IL.
Phillips and Miss LIZZIE Irwin. Mrs.
Bwiggett was elected vice. president,
Mrs. Stevens a member of the board Of
managers and conference secretary and
,drs. Tomkipson delegate to the General
Executive Conferences. which meets in
Cincinnati on October 26th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
Marriaaes.

B9OwN-T ENTZ -st -'ckersvilIs. on tbs
1t inst, bsf %e Gsorge a. w. Is 70, Jus ice Of
the Pesr~, Mr.. edward e arown and MISC
an NJ. LeNis, both 81 K mbievills, Chester
ounty, Pa.
NoKAY--pYLE--At Asbury NJ. ParsonsRe.
samuel NICK y and For encs x. Pyle, bosh q
this eitr.
WILL ARD--BEDD12- the S'h inst, by the
REV. Q, a % q Tucker ut MI reeid nee, NO.
Lard and Mary 3 y Bed i's, both Of this CITY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
ss v oAs4Ls.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Jonrnal
NEW CASTLE, Oct 4.-rhe trustees of
the New Castle common held their regu-
lar monthly meeting last night. A COM
mittfe WEI appointed and authorized to
erect sheds and out buildings which were
destroyed by the recent cyclone on the
farms of Robert Morrison and Mr..
EeOoy, which farms are prnpertieB Of the
common. Mrs. Theodore Bruce, whose
husband was killed in the cyelone, and
who Is tenant of one OF the common
farms, WIS released from paving rent for
one year. There was no report from the
treasurer, but he was instructed TO pre-
pare statement OF the finances for the
next regular meeting. The committee on
academy reported progress Mr. Cars
we'll, the architect, will report the plans
and specifications for repairing the old
building to the tyusts es in few days.
After other business of minor Importance
the meeting Adjourned.
J. he slonp Reindeer, Captain William
dunter of this city, while anchored in
the Delaware opposite here on Tuesday
night was boarded by river pirates and
stripped OF her sails, rigging, tackle &c.
The thieves also entered the cabin and
took all the clothes belonging to the cap
iain, besides gun and numerous other
articles. The captain and crew were
ashore OF the time of the robbery. The
sloop is owned by Philadelphia parties,
and was used for carrying hay 10 thar
city. She was light at the time.
New CASTLE, Oat 5.--uompany Il, d.
N G., has undertaken big thing in the
1 wap nf anti Ia yaa,,ta Sax ~, ,,;.s,. -
o rare treat liz in store for everybody in
the form OF course of six select and ex.
| ceptionally doe entertainments Season
tickets will be issued and should be
bought oy all who desire TO encourage
this effort TO make our winter evenings
pleasant.
New CASTLE, Oct. Sowing to
break down of the bridge over the Chris
tiana, on the New Castle cut off on f, itlsy
night, several freight trains which ran as
tar as the bridge were obliged to back
ont and proceed over the old road to
Wilmington. The bridge was repaired
Saturday morning aud trains run over as
usual Saturday afternoon and yesterday
William Herbert, executor. will sell at
public sale OF the j. ffvrsun House on Sat-
UtNNt AhNAs-fA'B hSAbs real tstdtb
ing to the estate OF the late John d.
Iindle.
A man named vandegrift had both of
his feet mashed by heavy iron pipe fall
ing on them at the Delaware Iron Works
on Friday night, He was removed 10
his home in Dobbinsyille and DR.. Black
summoned. He was doing as well as
could be expected yesterday.
By the falling Of some plaster
from the ceiling in the jswelfy
store of T. A. Smith, under the
Opera House, early yesterday morning.
SHOW case valued ut SIS and q handsome
clock valued at $40 were destroyed.
Herbert Spencer of SMYRNA, who has
been visiting his sister Mrs. j. @ Jemi-
son in this city, returned home on Satur-
day.
The smell band of gypsies which are
encsmpsd in Shawtown near the brick
yard attracted crowds Of cusious persons
yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11

The kev. George Nj. hickman and
wife were aivsn reception by the men,
bern OF First Presbyterian Church Tuesdsy
night in the lecture room of the ed fee.
The room was beautifully decorated with
flowers and an shuudsnceot refreshni ents
wore served. The choir sang several
pretty selections. Mr. hickman is pieased
With his new charge, but no more so than
the congregation is with its new paator.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11
A COLLISION ArsRA.
Twenty Lives Lost From a French
Fishing Schooner.

AoAtrfF t,LlAuVntks
&sHrciAted sr-ns D,zpAtcL y o'aciAi Wires
NEW YoRK, Oct. 10.-The National
Line steamer Queen, which arrived to-.
day from England, is reported 10 have
oollided with the fishing schooner Made
line on the 9th instant. II is said that 90
persons psfi5hed.
The collision occurred at 2 so O'Clock
Of + iday lust during fog off the banks
Of Newfoundland. The Queen struck
tho Madeline amidsh,ps, cutting
her in two ard sinking her
immediately. The captain, first and
second mates and steward of the fishing
schooner were rescued after they had
been IN the water nearly an hour, but
the rest of the crew, numbering 90, were
lost.
Ia the collision the Queen lost her
bowsprit and foremost. The Madeline
was French fishing schooner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-11

A tour of the Inspector Of customs for
Manitoba. along the boundary line be-
tween Dakota and Manitoba, revealed the
fact that extensive smuggling operations
In opium, wheat and other valuable prod
uots were being carried on in that dis
trict, and that large quantiliesof Canadian
timber have found their way into the
United States without the knowledge of
the owners or government officials The
headquarters Of the parties engaged in
these operations are 1T Joe and Waihaila,
OAK, and Morden, Manitoba.