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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
THE CORN oURoULI0.
A Bug That is Doing Much Damage
to Growing Corn in This County.

to Growing Corn in This County.
An insect hitherto little known In this
State has been doing much damage TO
growing corn in New Castle, and in some
other hundreds Of this county. The
insect is black beetle about half an
inch long, with q proboscis or snout QUE
third of its length, with which 1t pene-
trates the stalk aad extracts this juices CT
the plant The effect upon the plant is
not 10 kill 1t, but to destroy its vigor, so
that it has only diseased life and rarely
makes ears. A gentleman whose corn
field has been badly injured by this
insect sent samples OF them to the sgri-
cultural experiment station at Newark,
and has received the following communi-
cation from Prof. Beckwith, entomolo-
gist, which will be of interest and prob
ably of value to farmers:
NEWARK. Del, June II, lss9.-Dedr Sir
Your favor Of June 12fh. aud also the box
containing insects Is at hand.
The insects are tn sculptured corn
curculio-sphenopho sculptills. They
have been reported injuring the corn
crop In various LOCALITIES Eince the year
l847. The Insects were especially abundant
and destructive to corn in the vicinity OF
Geneva, N. y, during the years 1867.
Without doubt the corn curcuiio are the
cause Of much OF the injury to corn that is
attributed to the cut-w0rm. l have re-
Gently been informed of damage to corn,
supposed to have bsen caused by cut
worms, that may have been the work OF
this curoulio. shall visit some OF the in
feeted fields as soon as other work will per-
nit.
Wild grasses are said to be the original
food plants OF this insect and during un-
usual freshets and very rainy weather they
are driven by the water from their natural
place OF deposlting their eggs upon the
roots and base OF plants. Corn affords
abundant food and opportunity for egg de-
posits and they very naturally attack that
plaut.
From what Is now known concerning the
life history OF this insect, the pupa etate is
passed In the tap root and In the base OF
the stalk OF the corn. Prof. Riley says that
the perfect heatles make their appearance
In the fall and pass the winter mainly In
the stalks and roots OF the corn In the field.
In Alabama and Arkansas. where the corn
was infested with this insect, much good
resulted from burning the roots andstubble
OF the corn,
The beetles probably can be destroyed
while feeding upon tbs young corn by using
either white hellebore or pyretbrum pow
der, mixed with lime or land plaster, one
part OF the powder to six parts OF lime,
dusting the mixture upon the infested
plants, or mixed with water, one ounce OF
the insecticide to two gallons Of water.
Very respectfully,
M. Il. BEcKwiTH, Entomologist.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
THEY WE'RE Az DEnAWlREAss.

Company q and the ReRimentaI
Drum Corps TO go 20 Dover July
din.
A circular has been received by the
various militia companies OF the State
from Colonel Marshall suggesting their
presence ct the Dover Fourth OF July
celebration. An invitation was sent
Troop B Offering 40 mounts for the day.
The troop has declined. Co. O and the
regimentai drum corps have accepted.
The city companies and Troop B have
also received an invitation to Join the
parade Of the o. o. A. M. in this city on
Independence Day. Troop B has declined.
Through an odd accident the only
photograph existing Of the First Regi-
ment, N. g. D., as it marched down
Union Square during the resent New
York centennial, was discovered in Phil
adelphia the other day. E. Harold
Rhoads, late of the Delaware Regiment,
with some friends, was inspecting pho
tographs Of the occasion when the Della
warean, who had in his hands a large
picture marked "First New Jersey Regi-
ment," happened to look little closely
at 1t, when he thought he saw some
familiar forms and faces. With the aid
OF magnifying glass the stRlwart
forms of numbers of Delawareans,
including Colonel Marshall, Major
Carey, Commissary Weller, and several
others of the Blue Hens Chickens were
diacerned in the regiment. In fact, it
was no photograph of q Jersey regiment
at all, but a very fine full view OF the
Firat Regiment, N. G. D. The photo
graph is nov on exhibition at the cigar
store, No. 829 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
10 URTa OF JULY
On the eAlleghenies-tsran Pleasure
TOur TO CressOn.

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Tour TO Cresson.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
in order to provide an attractive tour for
the holiday season of the Fourth, has
arranged grand pleasure tour for the
Aleghenies and Oresson on Thursday,
June 9th. This tour 10 fixed at most
opportune date, as every one desires to
celebrate the holiday of Independence by
some pleasant jaunt. There is no
pisasanter trip one can take inan TINS, ,nur
any more appropriate, for where could
the birthday of liberty be more fitly ceIe-
brated than on mountain top. The sum-
mer merits Of Ofesson arc too we'll known
to need more than mention. 1t ia one Of
the choicest spots in the land, and offers
everything that can in any way contribute
to pleasing diversion.
An additional interest sttschess to
Oresson on account OF its proximity to
Oonemsugh and Johnstown. Frequent
trains run between the points and one
has an excellent opportunity of seeing
the ruins caused by the late floods.
Round. trip tickets, including one days
board ct the celebrated Mountain House,
good for return trip within 10 days, will
be sold from Wilmington at $S so. The
special train under the supervision Of the
tourist agent will leave Broad street sta
tion, Philadelphia, at 1910 a. m. Tickets
will be good on any regular train of June
9th arriving at Philadelphia in time to
connect with the special. Itineraries
may be procured at ticket Offices OF the
company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

II. Clay Dodson Of st. Michasl's, Tai
bot county, has been appointed deputy
collector OF internal revenue for the fifth
division OF the district OF Maryland,
comprising the Eastern Shore counties,
in place of George E. Haddawsy, the
Democratic encumbent. Mr.. Dodson is
leading Republican politician in Talbot
county, and was settled upon at con-
ference of leading Republicans from the
First congressional district Of Baltimore.
The other applicants for the place were.
from Talbot, ]. E. Tylor, editor of the
Easton u setts, DR.. George +. Nickerson
and A. L. Tharp; from Queen Anne's,
Charles T. Rich; from Kent, Samuel
Mallalieu; from Cecil. Ool. L A. q.
Gerry, Mr., Haddaway's predecessor, and
from Dorchester, w. P. Frazier.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
THE RAsHF,s NEW ENGINE.
She Gives Two Very Satisfactory
Exhibitions.


The new second. class Amoskeaq engine
of the Washington Fire Company was
given thorough trial yesterday week,
and although she realized all reasonable
expectations. she did satisfy some who
were too saneuine. She was given the
first test in tue sluioe on Guthrie's lane,
opposite the foot OF French street. With
$50 pounds OF steam and $50 pounds
water pressure she threw a stream through
/ inch nozzle and two lines OF hose,
siamezed, each so feet long, 3l3 feet.
John Hubert Of the Fame Hose Company,
and Moses II. Wiley of the Friendship
Fire Company, measured the squirt and
vouch for its accuracy. Mr.. Bean, the
shop boss Of the Manchester Locomotive
Works, ran the engine. This is about IL
feet more than the best record made by
the Pbenix and 4 feet short Of that
claimed by the Friendship.
These distances were all made in pop
squirts, and under varying conditions,
and are not considered fair test of tie
capabilities of the various engines. Said
a member of the Washington Company
"Our new engine will be just as reliable
as the old one was, and, in that respect,
We will best them. We will render good
fire service for whole day better than
any of tho other engines and that Is the
main point. The builders Of the Amos.
keaR engines make no contract as to dis.
tance which the engine osn squirt, but
they agree to furnish q good, substantial
and seryioeabie engine which can be
tested, and IL found wanting, returned to
her builders. am perfectly satisfied
with the engine"
A second trial later In the afternoon at
the foot of French street, she threw
stream 2s5 feet for an hour through Il
inch nozzle, all the other conditions bs.
ing the same.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
one Result Of the Law.

The drivers of the Cool Spring leo and
Goal Company have been instructed not
to sell ice from the wagons to occasional
or transient customers any more. This
action is taken In view Of the passage OF
the new peddlers' license law. as the
vending of ice in that manner is equiva-
lent to peddling goods by wagon, to do
which license Is necessary. AS alioense
would cost Sl02.50 per annum for each
two.horse wagon, the profits arising from
such sales would not warrant this outlay.
OF course the law does not affect the de-
livery Of ice to regular customers by
order, which continues as usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
STREETS AND sEWaRs.
The Wilmington City Electric Con,
pany Carries orr the Prize,

@hAS sum wy OoNh-
paDy Carries orr the Prize.
The Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department met in special session Thurs
day and awarded the CONTRACT for light
ing those streets not lighted by gas or arc
lights to the Wilmington City Electric
Company 10 accordance with their bid
made on Tuesday week. There will be
from 800 to $50 incandescent lamps
which are to take the place OF the gaso-
leue lamps in the outlying districts of the
city. The poles erected for this purpose
when used only by the city will be ex-
empt from taxation.
The secretary was instructed to bring
suit against Peter J. Ford for opening the
bed OF Scott street between Second and
Third streats, and for tapping the sewer
on Front street, without paying the pre-
scribed fees.
Davis q Brother were awarded the con-
tract to repave Sixth street between Wal
nut and Poplar streets.
The city auditor was requested to make
a report at the next meeting, of all col.
leotiona from liens up to that date.
A resolution was adopted fixing and
establishing the grades on parts of
streets between Lancaster avenue and
Beech street, and from Clayton to Union
HtEeets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

union camp meeting will be held in
Langhaada grove near Marcus Hook boat
landing, Linwood station, p, W. & b.
railroad, under the auspices of the
Heavenly Recruit Association. 1t will
open July I'd, and continue until July
18th. There will be six services held
each day. They will consist of preach
ing, testimony, faith, healing, holiness,
&o. The Hook creek runs through the
grove, and many expect to be baptized
there by immersion during the camp.
All are cordially invited. The recruits
expect an old fashioned time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Wedning nt ohc.terto,vn.

CHEsTERruwN, Nd, June 10 --Ohrist
NJ. p. Church, Chestertown, was filled
this afternoon by the many friends OF o
popular couple to witness their marriage.
The church decorations were an arch Of
evergreen and q large and beautiful ship.
The bride was Miss Fapnie N Russell,
daughter of T. Waters Russell, and the
groom Joseph N. Wheatly, young mer-
chant. The bride was dressed in lead
colored Henrietta cloth, with hat to
match. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. w. b. Graham, and Mendels-
sohn's wedding march was rendered by
Prof. O. v Schofeld. The ushers were
DR.. II. L. Dodd, William B. Wilson, Jr.,
William II. Russell and William Fowler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
ALI THOUGHT HE WAs DEAD.


Old Jesse Kennedy Wakes from a
swOon and Cries s'I'm n DEMO-
crat.,s
Last Friday morning tall, elderly
man was seen to fall on the pavement In
front Of the Delaware House. He was
fond unconscious, and was carried
across to the police station by two Off
GERS. The man was Rhastly pale, respi-
ration was almost indistinguishable, and
It was feared he was dying. Mayor Har-
rington who was present sent for ply
sioiRn. Meanwhile the SICK man was
made as comfortable as possible with
cushions under him on the station
floor. DR.. MANI soon arrived when
the patient gave slow Indications
of recovery. The doctor went out to get
some medicine when the sick man sud
denly sat up and exclaimed: "Pm
Democrat" It was pleasing news to the
mayor that his ward at least was alive.
After informing him that he was "a
pretty lively corpse" Mr.. Harrington
discovered that the sick man is Jesse
Kennedy, 20 years of age, of No. II East
Twenty. second street. II is likely he
tainted from extreme heat ptostration.
A carriage was sent for and the man was
driven to his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

The Smyrna Times says; A pest known
as the Texas fly is causing come anxiety
among our farmers and great deal OF
worry to cattle. The fly is small black
inset, smaller but similar in shape and
color to the house fly and attacks the
cattle very severely. These insects have
appeared in great numbers in different
parts Of the county. They mot only stay
srouud the horns, but pitch on the body
Of the stock. good application OF tar
has been suggested as an ffsctiveremedy.
Our dairymen tell US these O .es are more
distressing to stock than all the other
flies which have been the distress OF the
summer put together. The latter do stop
when night comes giving way to the
blocdthlrsty mosquitor but this last pest
buries in the hair like tick and feeds all
night. When stirred up from one place,
like book of blsckbirds they light down
Immediately upon another, and TINS they
revel 10 the blood and torture Of the poor
animals,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
NEwspApnR ssBAK rHrHYss.
hhe NeWsdeaiers of the City Appeal
70 Judge BAH for Protection from
Newspaper Thieves.

AO NSWhuedters OF tne CftY Appeal
20 Judge Baii for Protection from
Newspaper Thieves.
Some Of the leading newsdealers of the
city were present at Thursday mornings
session Of the municipal court, interested
10 the change brought by William Cos
nell, No. 2O1 West Tenth street, againat
10 years-old boy for stealing news.
papera from offl ces and business places
along Market street. The boys mother,
an extremely respectable woman, was
present. Her extreme ohagrin over the
child's disgrace and her request endorsed
Dy that OF the court officials gained for
her a suppression OF the little thiei's
name. Testimony, however, showed that
he was caught in three distinct thefts
that morning between Sixth nnd Ninth
streets on Market. e. 8. r. Butler,
william Gosnell and Herman q. First OF
Friat d Davis in turn explained that
their intention in prosecuting these cases
70 not on account of the value of
tue pepers stolen, but that they are
driven tc this course Old account Of the
incessant complaints Of their customers,
who are always complaining Of not get.
ting their papers. The newsdeslefs,
although they have the most efficient
boys to serve the papers, cannot Protect
themselves and customers agains. suoh
thieves. The stealing has grown to such
proportions that they are driven to the
necessity of prosecuting the thieves in
court no matter how triAing the indi,
vidual offence. The dealers are daily
losing customers through this condition
OF things. Mr.. Butler lost 100 last year
on this account. The other newsdealers
tell the same story. The little thieves are
up between 8 and 6 in the morning watch
ing the routes. Their custom Is to steal
paper and then jump on the cars to sell
1t. After the sale, which Ia usually easily
made In the morning, they get off the
cars and steal more, and so on. Judge
Ball was inclined to be lenient with this
mornings little thief. He gave the boy
o severe reprimand and informed his
mother that II the child is caught steal
ing again he will be sent straight to jail.
Boys Of larger growth will reoeivs no
clemency whatever; tLey will get the full
benefit Of the law. II In understood that
In Philadelphia aud New York IL is
treated as criminal offence. II Is stated
that within the last year even the philan-
throplo George W. Childs has nad 20
such cases prosecuted and the prisoners
sent to Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

John COX, living on Hutton street, IN
the Ninth ward had his right foot crushed
at the west yard shortly after midnight
Thursday. he was about to cut train
when his foot caught in a guard rail and
before he could extricate 1t the cars
struck him and tore him from his danger
GUS position. He had presence OF mind
enough to hold on to cars until he was
safe. when he dropped to the ground.
He was brought to the station, where de-
tective Jones dressed his wounds. No
bones were broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Wheat harvest in Caroline county,
Nd, began Monday week. After careful
survey of the wheat fields throughout the
county it is now believed that the crop
will be light one. The heavy rains
during May produced an abundance of
straw, but there has been an absence of
that dry, cool weather which farmers re-
gard rs essential for a good yield. In
several sections q strange kind of worm
has appeared and cuts the stalks Just bs-
low the head. What is known as "scab"
is prevalent and some fields are seriously
injured. Tuokshoe Neck Is about the
only section where the crop is not
thought TO be injured to any extent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Miss Laura Davis, sister of q. e.
Davis, formerly of the NsDs staff, was
married at her ONE in Pottstown, Pa,
yesterday week O. B. WiokershsIn, an
iron manufacturer OF that place. About
four years a while sksiing on the
sohuylkill at o.tstown, Miss Davis
broke through the ioe and was drowning
when young wickersham went to her
rescue. II was after u most perilous and
difficult effort ne was able to save her
life, narrowly -scaping drowning himself
in tina attempt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Several prominent farmers of Caroline
county met at Denton, Nd, Tuesday after
noon week and organized farmers club
by electinR Mr.. John r. Griffin, presi-
dent, Charles E. FARRELL vice-president,
and Howard Melvin, secretary. The chair
announced the following to compose the
executive comGittoe: Robert Jarrell,
Tiighmsn Kelly, Robert NJ. Messick,
Charles q. Jarrell, John Il. Griffin, VIM.
8. GosIin and Wm. q. Sattes field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

The William A. Ford farm, located in
Tuokahoe Neck and one of the most
valuable farms in Caroline county, Md,
was put up at public sale Tuesday week
by Messrs. j. W. Bryant and Edwin Il.
Brown, trustees, and bid in by the heirs
for $lS,500. 1t will be sold at private
GALA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Register Bradford has issued letters Of
administration Q. t. a., upon the last dis
covered will OF King Dolbow, deceased,
to William O. Spruance, ESD; also, letters
testamentary upon the estate OF Dennis
Fitzgerald, late Of New Castle, to Patrick
FITZGERALD, executor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Only a Moderate Crop.

Mr.. Isaac Il. Wright Of Dorchester
county, Md, says the yield Of peaches In
Maryland and Delaware will not be large.
MIR. Wright has an orchard Of 35 900
trees, but expects 10 ship only q moderate
crop. The late frosts caused the peaches
to drop. The trees were loaded when
the frost came.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Harmony Council, o. F. A., has elected
the following officers: W. p, Mahlon
Hilles; V. r., Lulu Viagofski Il. g., III.
B. Reid @. Emma Burris; G. L., Jennie
Hamblin; g., David Marvil /. g., Harry
Reynolds o. s., Jesse Taylor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Commissioner 90 Paris.

Friday morning Governor Biggs sp-
pointed Levi O. Bird. ESQ.,, commissioner
to represent the State of Delaware at the
Paris Exposition. Mr.. and Mrs. Bird
leave for Europe July 20th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Postmastsr-general wanamaker has
established now post office 10 Wicomioo
county, Nd, and bestowed upon 1t the
name OF Wapamaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
Po.,u,n.,er nd NInrvdrI,

Daniel Hayden was Thursday appointed
postmaster at Marydel, Caroline county,
Md, close to the Delaware line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Minqua Tribe, Imp'd o. R. NJ, will give
an excursion TO Bay Ridge on July 18Th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27

Mr., Forrest moved that the rsport pe
adopted and Nj. Johnson called for the
eyes any nays ON the motion. The result
was an unanimous affirmative vote of ~
ayes.
Ths bill Of Merrls Taylor, clerk OF the
eommittee, $50, was allowed. Mr.. Quinn
moved that an order be drawn in favor OF
Dapiel Forrest, chairman OF the committee
for sl59, to pay the expenses OF the COM
mites and witnesses summoned to appear
and give testimony. MIR. Shhrkey opposed
the motion, and President Farra declared
the motion out OF order, as the matter
would have to come up in the shape Of
regular bill, to be referred to and reported
BY a committee. -
Mr., Quinn made lengthy address cover
Inc the work that had besn done by the
committee in the Investigation OF the pass
see Of the rider, and denounced the meth.
ods that had been employed. BY the same
means, be said, bill might be smuggied
through the Legislature disfranchising half
The people Of Wilmington.
Then MIR. Forrest presented Dill for the
Committees expenses which was referred
to the law committee.
Liens for curblng amounting to 81 ,604 SO.
were confirmed and sent to the auditor for
collection.
Evening journal., 1889-05-23
Meathar.

For Delaware and Maryland, / M
Fair, cooler weather; fresh to brisk
northwesterly winds.
New York Herald weather forecasts
The cool wave now everything this Sec.
tion and the lake region will probably
move eastwardly, with light frosts this
morning near the lower lakes. large
depression, extending from Texas to
Manitoba win probably advance east
northeast, causing a warm wave" in
the Atlantic States on Saturday. Tenn.
perature fell in the Eastern and rose in
the Western half of the country yester.
day. The chief minimum reported was
26 degrees at Marquette. Mich. the chief
maximum "a, at Dodge City, Kan.
In the Middle States fair, cooler weather
will prevail, and fresh to brisk north
westerly winds, preceded by rain neal
the lower Jersey coasts and followed BY
higher temperature, with winds shifting
to southerly in the western portions
and in New England cooler, partly cloudy
TO fair weather and fresh to brisk north
westerly winds, becoming variable anC
shifting to southerly in this section; ant
on Saturday warmer, fair weather.
Baynard's thermometer, z q. m. 63
Q a. m, ~; II a. m, 70, 1 p. M, "a