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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
SURPLUS CONCERN.
A Plea for the Expenditure OF Some
of the surplus


Editor Gdsstte Dc Journal. tits full time
the United States, were prepar ing for
war. Disputes with foreign countries are
arising almost continuously. War is
imminent at any time. ALI the nations OF
Europe are prepared for instant war. IL
used to be that Europe was two months
away, now they arc scarcely two weeks.
Inside OF that time a German army could
be landed at the Breakwatsr, where we
have prepared nice hsrbor for them
without q gun to defend 1t, and march
mn the peninsula and capture Phila-
delpbis. Or, there Ia nothing TO prevent
them entering the Chesapeake and land
ing at Annapolis, capture Washington.
Here they would obtain gold and silver
enough 10 pay all expenses. The prize ID
tempting. To be sure, II they destroyed
ali OF the bonds, the nation would be re-
Iieyed Of that much debt. But should
this event take place, what would our
paper money be worth? do not think o
foreign enemy would attack our sea-
board cities from the sea, II we put good
guns In the forts. The best way to find
out how they would proceed, Is to oon-
slider the methods which they have used
heretofore.
When combined English and German
army moved on New York from the sea,
thew did not sail up the harbor and
lombard the town, but landed on Long
Island and captured the city from the
land. 1t would be we'll to throw up some
earthworks now on some of the most likely
routes. And how did this same English
and German army capture Philadelphia?
| Not by sailing up the Delaware river, but
L Az ka hov landing
| at the Head Of Elk and marching TO the
rear Of the city. And how did the Eng
| lish army capture Washington Not by
| going ~, the Potomac, but by landing on
| the western shore of the Chesapeake and
marching across. It would be well TO
| throw up an extensive system OF earth
works TO the east of Washington now, SO
| that they may be ready to be occupied
ON Occasion by our militia. A
great deal of money might be wasted
| Ia building forts that had much better be
| employed in ''crganizing, arming END
disciplining the militia" Congress DAY
| strangely neglected this important duty.
| We need SOC, GOO militia, armed with the
| best MaRarim rife and equipped with O
full complement of field batteries OF the
most approved style.
Our present condition merely invites
attack. And, mind you, our enemies
will not give us notice when they intend
to attack. They will not say, TAKE
care, gentlemen, we are going to shoot, I"
6ut the iirst thing you viii know win %
/ their troops landing on our shores. The
Chesapeake bay is our weakest point on
the coast line. II opens way hard to
be defended into the heart of the central
states. The best defence is plenty Of
good men, with good arms in their hands
and plenty OF good quartermasteH stores,
ready on demand. II would be much
more sensible 70 employ the surplus In
the treasury in making such provision for
defence, than in allowing tito be carried
off by some foreign government.
w. r. QuInBx.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
rrAns'Is the purest and best Soap made.


PH1LApEIpHIA, June 17.--Gsorge Nc
Gam, a huckster, murdered bis wife on
Saturday afternoon by beating her brains
out with Ratchet. Mrs. Mccain had,
during the day, removed her household
effects to new house, against Mcoann's
protest. The latter went ont and bought
a new hatohet, with which no returned to
the bedroom where Mrs. Mcoann was
taking an afternoon nap. 1t appears be
attacked her while she was sleeping and
struck repeated blows. An alarm was
soon given, but Mcoann escaped and Mrs.
MoCann died beforsa patrol wagon could
be summoned. Last night McOann was
arrested but pretended to know nothing
of the crime. He had changed most Of
his clothing, but his vest had several
small blood spots on it. Mrs. Mcoann's
10 years.old sister, whom Mooann had
sent on an errand, returned in time to
witness the tragedy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
rhe MI. q ID. rrottlng Circuit.

Representatives OF the Maryland and
Delaware Trottlng Circuit met on Friday at
the offlce OF State Agricultural Society,
Saratoga and Charles streets, Baltimore:
There were present George w. Miller and
George W. 4Oramer, OF the Frederick Fair
Association; Charles II. Wooters, Talbot
County Fair Association; Frank Brown,
Maryland Agricultural Society, and
d. p, Barnard OF Dover, Delaware.
Advertisements for entries to the race
will be made during the second week in
July. The total amount OF money to be
given by the different societies In the cir
cult is: Pimlico, $4,000; Wilmington,
S7 900; Frederick, $4,000; Easton, $4,000;
Dover, o., COO; Gentlemen's Driving PARK,
$4,000. The privileges at the different
tracks are now open. The circuit will start
a representative out July LIST, to go through
all the eastern circuits and secure entries
for the races.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
THE PENINSULA.

The old charges Of fraudulent assess
ment laws were reiterated and the dis
reimbursement Of Republican voters
dwelt upon with emphasis, but In his
(Mr. Rigeins') enthusiasm over the cleo
ton of the lower branch Of the General
Assembly and majorities in the levy
courts Of Kent and Sussex, he utterly
forgot to mention anything about the
great amount Of Doodle used by his party
and to ascribe the victory to dissensions
among Democrats, instead OF Increased
strength Of the Republicans Nor did he
remember TO state what may have seemed
to him an unimportant fact that, not
withstanding the election Of local tickets
In the lower counties, the State gave
Cleveland and Pennington majorities Of
more than three Thousand votes, and,
therefore, still remains among the list of
Democratic states.--Delaware Democrat.
Maria Short, well-known colored
woman of this town, died last Sunday
week aged about 65 years. Maria
was one of the old-fashionod darkies
whose kindness gained her many friends
among the white people. In the days OF
slavery she belonged to Col. Green, father
of Dol. George Green OF Baltimore aud
of Mrs. Oatharine Burton of this town.
Che afterwards belonged to Jonathan
Torbert, who about 40 years ago sold her
to Judge wootten, in whose family she
remained till her death, having attended
all the deceased members of the family
In their last illness. She was member
of the Friday night clasa In the NJ. F..
church and was noted for the simplicity
of her faith. Her funeral was preached
in the church by the Rev. j. d. Kemp
and her remains inferred in the M. e.
cemetery last Monday week.-SasSe1
Journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
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NE w Road LA w.
some of lts Provisions That should
Isc Understood.

some of lts Provisions That Should
Ise Understood.
A newark correspondent writes tue
new road law that is now In effect is
rather stringent In some Of its sections.
II any commissioner shall suffer any road
or bridge within his Jurisdiction to be in
bad condition for want of repairs shall
be Hned $40. Ii any overseer of roads
shall neglect to observe and execute the
duties OF his Office shall be deemed
guilty of q misdemeanor and shall pay o
fine OF $40.
Section ~ says: "Eyery overseer of
roads or bridges in this State may enter
on any land near public road within
his limits, and make necessary bitches to
drain such road or upon any land con-
venient to procure earth, stone and tim
Der or other material necessary for such
roads or bridges, aud any owner OF such
land or other person who shall hinder
him, or shall obstruct any such ditch
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall pay 500" 1t is altogether
probable that but few are acquainted
with the provisions of the road law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

The Philadelphia Record of Monday
has the following interesting item: 1.-THE
first baby of the land has been shot--by
an amateur photographer. Twelve
years-old Harry jackson of Wilmington
Is the happy possessor of the negative of
the famous infant. The youngster was
sitting astride his nurse's knee in resdi-
ness for his afternoon drive when the
camera knight passed by and quicker
than wink his wondering expression
was caught. The baby's grandmother,
Mrs. Harrison, was aimed at too, as she
stepped into the carriage, but her big
parasoI was the only thing that left its
impression upon the dry plate"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
rHn NIxrH wAaD oAsns.
A Correspondent Mskes some Hn-
teresinR Statements and Asks
SDma Pertinent llnnsIinIla.

Some Pertinent Questions.
Editor Gazette d Journal: you will allow
Inc the space III your valuable paper |
would like to make few remarks about
the editorial In the Neies OF Saturday
which go unjustly attacks the Department
OF Elections. In the first place, In regard
to the charges made against several Demo-
and his voluntary committee of
Republicans In maklng the charges
% the Department OF Elections
dhe writer being presently granted that
those men were on the 1883 assessment and
had tax receipts for tnst year. Allowing
they were returned az errors, has the De-
partment OF Elections the power TO investi-
gate the account OF Patrick Neary with the
levy court? In my mind it IL clear the
voters had complied with all the require
ments Of law, and II they were returned as
errors 1t Is a question between Mr.. Neary
| and the levy court.
What proof is there that they were re-
turned IS errors2 II tho three lawyers OF
nnlmpeaehnhle character, de-, namely,
Messrs. Curtis, Elliott and Walker, made
the search of the records at the court house
! Of the six typical" cRses would not want
| them TO make any searches for me; for the
Department of Election clearly dlsproves
the statements OF this voluntary COM
mittee In three cases out of tho
six. They have satisfed themselves
| and the attorney general about the
other three. Hero Is whore the Republicans
would be benefited by removing" the
error list. Suppose after making the
charges they found they were in error
| in all or most of the cases. would
! II not be to their advantage to remove the
list 80 that the reaction Of trumped mp
charge could be oontorted 30 as to
reflect on the Democratslllt the meanwhile,
l presume, they thought these men would be
arrested and have to get bail. This would
only be- continuation OF the bull dozlng
plan started by Mr. James L. Hawkins, In
challenging nearly every Democrat in the
Second district Of the Ninth ward on cleo.
ton day Why did certain Republicans
approach Democrats and ask them TO drop
the very cases they (Republicans) asked to
be Investigated, and at the same time ask
that DO more negroes be prosecuted for
illegal yoting2
In reference to what the MorBtng Nelgs
terms the "most insolent paragraph ever
penned by public officer" Mr.. Curtis was
the spokesman Of the volunteer committee
and told the department they had some gu
more cases like the 'tRpical'' ones. 1t it
not to DO supposed the department would
want TO investigate 10 times as many cases
which were by their admission "like" the
ones which wese shown by the department
to have been different from the charges
VIII this volunteer committee, who are
trying to hew to the line, no matter whal
person or what political party Is hurt,
offer their services to the Department OF
Elections and the attorney-general and
help them convict tho negroes under arres
for Illegal voting Time will show then
and the editor OF the Ne,Ds, who is trying
to shield them and to put the guilt on tn
| Democrats, Il,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
s0MB VIEW COWS us.
Hut a FaoosIer Gets the P'nce That
I'd. Greeley know les Wanted


HUT a FEOoSIcr Gets the Place Ehat
NJ, Greeley know les Wanted
An Associated Press diepatch announces
the appointment BY the Presidens tne tol,
lowing persons 10 be consuls-general OF
the United States at tbs places named:
HalIfax--Wakefeld G.. Fteye OF Maine.
shanR Hai--Joseph A. Leonard Of Minne-
sofa. s,.. -
RIO de Janeiro Oliver Il. Doekery OF
ST. Psterbrrg-ollver P. simcns of Col
orRdo. :, .,. d, r,o,v,
sylvania. ~.
The consult generslship at Oonstanunople
ia The position for which Horace Greeley
Knowles OF this city. backed by senator t,t.
Higgins, made such an earnest apIucatlon;;
Bnt indiana influence was too great, ana
Knowles will have to wait for some lesser
snap,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

The Typographical Union concluded
its session in Denver, DOL, on Saturday.
Messrs. Harrison Of Philadelphia and
Vaughan of Denver were chosen dele
gates to the American Federation Of
Trades, and oowley of Cincinnati and
Caron of Montreal delegates to the
Worlds Labor Congress, A report rec
ommending the adoption of resolution
demanding that the government return to
the process of hsnd-work in printing
government bonds and bank notes was
adopted. The convention endorsed gov
eminent control Of the telegraph. The
next convention will be held In Atlanta,
Georgia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

WILKEsBAGRE. PA, June 10 AT IN early
hour this morning at Edwardeville David
Thomas, a policeman entered Thomas.
Shields saloon to uuell disturbance. A
burly Polander named Schiiilng caused the
trouble by guarrelling with the landlords
wife. Thomas proceeded to arrest Sohilling.
force was about to strike the officer when
the latter drew revolver and shot
Schilling 10 the abdomen. The ball pene-
trated the spinal column in which 1t was
imbedded. Schiliing can live but a few
hours. He Is miner, So years OF age and
married. Thomas has been arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

ZANZIBAR, June 17.-Letters received
here from Ujiji. dated March 10th, says
that Stanley met Tippoo lib and sent o
number of sick followers back with him
by way OF the Congo. Stanley intended
coming to the east coast with Emin
Pasha. Tippoo lib will arrive in zanzi-
bar in July. Three OF Captain Wissman's
steamers are reported to have been lost
on the Benadier coast. German men Of
war have gone in search of the missing
1yasaola
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

Miss Carolina v. Hamilton, daughter
of Joseph Hamilton OF Elan, graduated
at the Chester Academy on Thursday
last, taking one of the highest honors of
her class. She chose as the title of her
essay, "OonAict Strengthens Character, +"
o subject which che handled in an inter-
estlng manner. Miss Hamilton has
passed q successful examination before
the county superintendent, and will teach
OF No. 8 school, in Concord township.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
ME-. BLAINE AND THE PR0rOo0I.


He Wants Further samoan Conces-
siOns TO the United States.
BERLIN, June 13.-The American COM
missioners to the Samoan conference
have received instructions from MIR.
Blaine. the American Secretary OF State,
in relation TO the protocol drawn up BY
the conference. Mr.. Blaine disagrees
with several provisions of the protocol,
and alao Is of opinion that England and
Germany have not gone far enough in
respect to the rights conceded TO the
United States. The conference had o
sitting to-day to receive Mr.. Blaine's
reply. The English and German COM
missioners will afterwards consider Mr..
Blaine's objections and decide upon what
policy they shall pursue, and upon the
attitude which they adopt depends the
continuance of the conference.
Judging from what has passed, and
especially In view OF the American declera-
tions, the commissioners have probably .
large amount of work still before them.
II ID likely that the regular sittings Of
the conference will be resumed. There
ia a material difference Of opinion on
various points between the three powers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
Laurel Republicans Dissatisfied.

A Washington special says: 8. d.
Mudd was at the post-ofiioe department
to-day to see Dol. olarkson in reference
to his action in suspending the appoint
ment OF James Ourley rs postmaster ut
Laurel, in Difference 20 the objections OF
Senator German. Some Of the Republic
can residents of Laurel are inclined to
protest very strenuously against Mr..
Clarkson's action, and Mr.. Mudd was
urged to take the matter to the President.
III view of the fact, however, that 1t has
been the inysriable custom of past ad-
mipistrgtions to consider the wishes Of
senators in the appointment Of post
masters in their own towns, and that Mr..
Harrison has respected the precedent in
other cases, Mr.. Mudd may conclude to
suspend sction in this respect until Mr..
CIarkson's final decision is made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
An Ola Eriena WIN a Nes Faoe.

my dear Rose" said Miss MacIver,
"where did you acquire that brilliant com.
plexion2 1t seems to me that you are still
the beautiful girl Of eighteen, whom knew
twenty years ago" "My friend" replied
the lady addressed, sit Is not me you ere
eomplimenting, bnt "Glenn's wonderful
Sulphur Soap" Have you never before
witnessed Its effect2 There Is nothing i'm
possible to its powers as a beauttter.
Beware OF counterfeits. Sold by druggists,
The fair Rose was right, and she might also
have mentioned the fact that Hills In
stantaneous Hair Dye" glvss as much salts
faction when applied 10 this gray head as
the Sulphur Soap" does to the pale, dis.
colored features. 1t is cheap. safe and
sure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

The article taken from the West Ches-
ter Locas Retos relative to the alleged
arrest of John MoMahon, who is now
pitching for the Norristown club, on the
charge Of diaorderly conduct is denied
by Mcmahon. He was in no way con-
nected in tina case. His name was con-
fiietsd with one Of the other members OF
the club, although no arrests were made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
JESTER APPOINTED.

Gov.rnor Riggs Settles an official
C0ntest That HAS Been Agitating
Dover for Weeks.
DoyyR. June l5.-Governor Biggs has
annointed John 3. Jester jugtice OF the
peace in this town, vice John Brown, term
expired. ,..on. hos
been agitating Dover FOR weeks, anu mere
were half dozsn applicants. Jester nnd
wears. but when his term expired, come
months ago, Governor BIggs declined TO
reappoint him, as hts policy is adverse TO
reappolntments. He Is now appointed 70
All he vacancy caused by the expiration oil
Justice Brown's term.--ED. q. q J.l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

yINoEssrs, IND, June 15.--The June
floods have worked disaster to the farmers
Of Southern Indiana who have crops IN the
bottom lands. The Wabash river at this
point is over 16 feet in the channel and
still rising. The farmers on the bottom
farms near the White river were compelled
to move their families and live stock to high
ground. The damage Will amount to many
thousands of dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
sRooE4s vs.. PEDDLEas.

rhs Effect Of the Now I.myy Upon
the latter Class OF Merchants
Hbe hnforcenient OF the Law Pro-
auoes Gonerai Discrimination,
NO Dill passed by the last session Of ,ha
Legislature, unless II be the one to which
me famous 20 street rider" was attached
mas rused such q hubbub as the amend!
ment o. Chapter SO OF tho Revised Oode
prescribing the license fees to be- paid h,
inc State by that class OF perlpatetic and
ltinerapt merchants known az peddlers.
me blli was prepared at the instance al
tue Retail Grocers Association Of this cltv
and Waa designed TO knock out the nulner.
Gus peddiers who supply 80 many cus.
TONER'S In Delaware, but according 10 a
strict construction OF fts provisions II has
knocked out not only the peddlers, hut the
srooets themselves and all other persons
who distribute their wares by wagons and
take orders or goods through the divers
81 the vehicles by which the PURCHASES ara
delivered to the customers.
HEAVY INCRRAsE,
The hrst move in the bill "a a heavy In /.
crease In the fees charged for pedilers,
licenses, and comparison OF the charges
ander the old law aud those under the now
law, Will be found In the following table;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
- ~ nu,olcs Cured.

John T. Wood Of stratford Ont, was eure w. oi
.. "Vn IN the legs by wearing ALLcocks FOR
M Pr ksTgRs. Mr.. Wood says
some tlireo months ago was taken very slch
..,,S severe paln III tho small Of my pack oNor
W., a,sn s J1 Tho pain was excuiciaiing'
snpied an ALloocss POROUS PLASTER ,, ,r 0rst
. upI agscted region and had relief almost
MT VIZ an hour. AT the same time in conlaho'
VIZ. ,rt,n mis- Trouble, mad very great nervous
u 1,.,,ance. Affecting my legs with cramps 30
Iie' scarcely sleep. Meeting with such sue
.o ,S,,n nv back applied plaster nnder
c 81. W., w On each leg, and in three days was
.au, n cured and have mover been troupi'u
IN sither way since.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

EAsroN, ND, June l3.--It is given out
In Republican political circles today
that Mr., II. CLAY Dodson of st. Michears
has been eettled upon as deputy COL
leotor of internal revenue for the fifth
aiyIsicn of the district of Maryland,
comprising the Eastern Shore counties,
in plsoe Of George e. Haddaway, the
Democratic incumbent. Mr.. Dodson is q
leading Republican politician in Talbot
a,unfu
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

peaches are beginning to become sip ,e,ea ~
disappear. Tho early peaches; wa'oh a asd
a now oY nsroliua, are more plentiful than
usual at this time of the year. sna LUZ
larger markets are well stocked %,tn a .n and
They also possess much petter ta ~ ee ants
sell quite readily. Tney pf n XII morning.
NJ XII srat ~ the Peninsula peaches wlii
make a@I their appearance about the middie OF
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

BnowsyILLE, TEX, June 16.--A courier
arrived here yesterday from the military
moral Adler Hutchings and Private Paul
Marnuant OF the Third Cavalry quarreled,
and Hutchings shot Marquant fatally and
then blew his own brains out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

The remains of Charles A. Marshsll,
formerly OF this city, who was killed in
tha recent Johnstown disaster, were
bnr;ed at Louisville on Tuesday, June
4th. The deceased was not drowned
hut was killed by falling timhers, Just
before the food came, Marshall had gone
into the Hurlburt House to dry his
clothes and when last seen he was stand
ing with his back TO the Kitchen range.
ais wife, who was Miss Della Coleman
of Louisville, has returned to her
parents' home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

The first annual report of the Alcott
Olub, which was organized on June 9TH,
1888, was submitted q few days ago. The
members were provided with barrels and
since the first collection, in September
last, the members have reported their
collections monthly. The membership
now numbers $50, divided into 10 chap
ters, whose collections were as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20
For Nervous Exnnus,ion

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate. DR.. II. Q.
Mccoy, AlRona, Ia, aays:"l have used 1t Ia
cases Of dyspepsia, nervous exhaustion and
with pleasant results. ALSO
think ii of great service Ia depressed con-
dltion OF the system resulting from hillary
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-20

Bosros, June 15.--oaptain L. Howard
Dsseel. who conducted large subscription
book business here, has disappeared. IL is
said he leaves a large numbsr OF creditors
and several warrants for his arrest have
been issued. His wife Is here, but knows
nothing Of his whereabouts.