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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

ITS PRESENT coNDIrIoS-rHE WORK OF THE PA
YEAR.

ITS PRESENT CONDITION WORK OF THE FAST
YEAR.
The second annual report of Samuel W. Sprn-
ger, Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department was
submitted to Council, last evening The report
gives ia detail the several fires which occurred
during the past year, beginning with that at the
/. W. i. depot by which the round house
and other property was DESTROYED on NAV sth
l~,l, and concludes with the burning Of the back
buidiugof Nier's grocery, on the 18th OF March.
1872. During the interval between these fires
thirty-oue Others occurred entaiing a loss Of
800 533 81. upon which there was an insurance
Of =9j 5l5.33 so that the actual loss was moth.
ing.
The report sets forth. fully, the property Of
the several companies and states it all to lie in
good condition. There are il the Department.
slN steam ire engines, ten hose carriages. one
hook and ladder truck and 1850 feet Of steam
forcing hose in seryiceable condition. The &C.
tive membership Of the Department numbers
IA.
After suggesting the propriety Of donation
OF two hundred feet Of gum steam forcing hose
70 each ccmpany and the establishment Of lire
alarm station, the late Chief Engineer concludes
Lis report with a retarn OF thanks to the officers
and members Of the differeut companies 10 the
Mayor and Council Committee on the Fire De.
lartment, and 10 the Police force OF the city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

TIE ADJOURNED SESSION, LAST EvENuNG
Council met, last evening, in adjourned ses-
sion, TO complete the business Of last Thursdays
meeting. Joshua Maris, President, presided
The contracts for paving around the Soldiers
and Sailors Monument, aud for grading the bed
of Eighth street. from Church to the r. H. were
let to c. II. f. Simmons.
Mr.. Febger introduced resolution instruct
ing the Clerk, as soon as the City Assessors
made their returns, to prepare the school ASSESS
ment, and that he be allowed the assistance OF a
clerk until the LIST OF July whose salary shall
not exceed $50 per month Adopted,
Deeds were presented from Allen Bush for the
bed Of Tenth street, between Lombard and Pine
from Samuel Ililles, for bed Of same street be-
tween Walnut and Church, and from j. II. Beeg-
for bed VI same street between Walnut and
Lombard. Tie deeds were accepted and the
Clerk was instructed 10 proceed with the usual
lremnaries to secure a commission to con-
denim the remainder Of the land necessary to be
taken ~ the opening Of said street
The second annual report Of the Chief En-
gineer Of the Fire Department was here read, a
summary o. which appears elsewhere.
Mr. toulk introduced al ordinance TO allow
Henry Eckal to inciose his steam engine with d
frame shed, which was read twice.
Mr., Hayes called up ON its thrd reading ls
ordinance prohibiting the sale OF meats Oh the
streets by butchers and 'shIuuers.' Mr.. Febi-
ger offered a substitute for the third section to
this effect That after the expiration Of tue
present licenses the market houses be torn down.
Tie substitute Eas los, AMI tie ordinance was
adopted by the following vote Ayes Joshua
Baker, J. G Baker. Dillon. Fouk Fiuegau.
Hayes Heusted Lichieustein Iickel-, Quinn.
| QugIey, SAur,lige aud President Mau--lj
uays-EebIser. Mention, Mcdowell, Phillips,
Paynter, Taylor, Underwood-7.
HE following petitions were presented For
water pipes ON Ieuth above Wilson, and on
Fourth, from Brooue TO Harrison for gas
lamp on east side Of Madison street between
stu AID 9th; torpayiug the east side Of Nall-
sou street from Sth TO Delaware Ayeuue for
water / Is on West street, between 18Th and
/ 18th.
Proposals for furnishing 1000 feet Of curb
stone to the city were opened, as follows
! jos. Flanagan, A. .. per foot
! lilut, scott, 4j "
/ W. ". Simmcus, IS
| Rob; SIl.h. 81
/ l.. AeDu"ell. AZ
/ The contract MAS let 10 Joseph Flanagan.
Orders were drawn as follows; 5. W. Springer
! 500 Iho- l. Russell, $50; John Z. Watson,
| s50 Friendship Fire Co., Sl25 National Pro-
gress. s29 2j; l., T. Grub. S75 Bernard
Nugent, Sl,S7.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
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EDITORIAL Notices are so common that Il is almost
Impossible for an editor to express his honest opn-
ion OF the merits Of any article without being sus-
pected Of Interested motives. This fact however,
SHAH not deter us ron saying what we think Of a
new addition TO the Materia Medica 10 which our
attention has been recently directed. We refer TO
Dr.. j. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERS, a
remedy which is making its way into more families
Just row than all the other advertised medicines
put together. There seems 10 he no question about
the potency OF its TOME and Alternative properties,
Whlle II possesses the great negative recommends
uoh or containing neither alcohol Nor mineral poi
SON. That II is a specific for Indigestion. Bilious
ness, Constipation, and many complaints OF nervous
origin, We have reason TO know; and we are assured
On COCA authority mat as general inVigoraut,
regulating and purifying medicine it has no equal.
IL Is stated thar It's ingredients, OBTAINED FROM the
Wllds OF CalifOrnia) are new 10 the medical world
and It's extraordinary effects certainly warrant the
conclusion that 1t IS compound Of agents hitherto
unAnoHh II popularity Is any crit r1nn, there can
ne no uoubt OF the efficiency Of the NISkGAK BIT
TERs, for the sale Of the article is immense and con.
tinnally Increasing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


Bflnsington for Philadelphia, IL.
as, 9l0 1880 a. m; 1890 400, 400, bs2 I.1b,
1870 p. M. Sundays $50 1920 p. m. .,.rt-
1.t WRssingion rOr Hetu Tsrk
l.sO a m la0O and 1A9Rm.p tu
Wilmington for Baltimore, 1907
1851, 2os and 1000 a. m; 100 and G1T p. m.
Wilmington ror Harrington
l25o a. m freight with passenger attached and
1o.l0 a m. 62b p. m. Crhere Is Loo p. M. train
" New Castle)
Wilmington ror C0atesviile Reading BethlehsIn and
f0ftsrilie.
6.sO. and i09Ga m. LAO ana 500 p. m Sunday
Philadelphia FOR WILMINGTON
$50, 11.O0 and lisa N $50, 400, $780, 100, 900
and li.s0 p. m Sundays 900, 1i.SO p. m.
Trains arripe from Deiasars r. r.,
sOO Ofrom New Castle) 1ol5 a m s.55, 1000 .. m.
CIT sitter subject to delaya)
Trains arrive from W. a r. R. r.,
s.15 ard 1l.4O a m AS and SIS p. m. nday
train at p. m.
see time tables for further particulars
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

THE SWEDISH CoLoNY.-The colony Of Swedes
for which Mr.. II A. Malmston was dispatched
by the Mldlletown Immigration Society. some
two months ago arrived at New York yesterday.
ON the steamer Yrmdcrid, aud landed to-day
The entire party will 20 down to Alidllvtowu t.
night, passing through this city at %. The
colony numbers about fifty persons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

tw- B1te1siUe Furniture Store--The attention Of
Republic is called to the very large and varied
stock Of furniture of j. ]. n. Harman, No. 4lo
King street There is nothing equal TO 1t IN the
State Of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
for ONCE or dwelling can doubtless be accOmmo-
dated by this old and reliable firm. They make
their goods and sell at prices low as the best
hOuses I'm the large cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

COUNTRY Ice CREAM-Messrs Clark n Cox
have established an extensive mandatory Of
ice cream at their diaries, in Brandywiue Hun
dred, aud have favored us with a very satisfac-
tory sample. They propose 10 furnish it in
moderate sized cans, iced in small tubs in such
manner as to keep for some time. Their ad-
vertisement appears elsewhere, to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

R-A fad Falling Quilt is indeed sad falling
out when, after years OF the closest intimacy the
hair parts company with the head. Fortunately the
lamentabe separat on may be easily prevented and
the twain mo closely united than ever by a timely
and systematic use OF LYOSs KATHARiOS, the most
pstent invigOrant OF the hair and promoter OF It's
growth and beauty known TO modern pharmacy. 1t
completely oOviates the dry and par,hed condition
of the roots OF the hair which is preliminary 10 It's
coming out, by supplying the precise degree Of
moisture requisite TO It's preservation In healthy
state. IL is the only true dissovent and evapOrani
of dandruh and other impurities OF the scalp whose
presence is Injurious TO the hair. As a beaut fer oil
the head the katharion has no equal VI net only
Increases the quantity of the hair, but improves lis
quality Immediately, imparting lustr, us appear
AAoe ana silky texture which are exceedingly at
tractiVe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

The committee unanimously voted the priv
ilege to Joseph Pyle,wh represented st. pauls,
to treat to ice cream Tor lis good luck in draw
ipg No. /.
The CoaImittBe then adjourned to meet on
"Wednesday eSdhing, Nav 10Th. after which a
pleasant 6uie' was enjoyed at StHrE's ice cream
saloon at the expense e the lucky Representa-
tive of St pauls
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

Ew-SPRTSG G00DS-Mr John II. Muhlhausens
pleasant tailoring establishments al AIS King street.
has Just been supplied with fine stock Of sPRING
GOODS, selected with much care and discrimination,
just such stock as tasteful people ike TO examine
and select frem. Mr., MS customers have the adj
vantage OF his Is years experience in the selection
OF goods and styles OF make up. Those needing
Spring goods should, by all means, call at his place
before getting measured
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
Aotites.

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NOtN MCGpNltLr' ulgnI mar ana eWs1 leIt
~ ms muse ia Ne"aiS III lile las, OF ApIll was
seen IN WIN nRton nh Meuheshay morning. ISL Oi
MAY, since when .line , ,,, 10y uen seen Any IN
MARY MUGONlGLE, or
mav2l-5t JAS II. RAY, RsQ
-
a NAHD-Io N, fptbhcaa l0'ers OF Ntm as
"a us TOMMY MISUNDERSTANDING ! an agaM
b aten, am none the less grateful Tor the l,u62
woes WhlCh teteNu. hu. heallnv lhanhng my
friends for the same, would earnestly recommend
tnat inty ~ lolh me III lIYlng 70 teCnte VT, At-
stlVnk eleO,i1 Ntvthci Miui wy WI ~ hepuoi-
the past contest that IT Is necessary that one shall
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

SLIPPED AND FELL.-Two horses. attached to
a heayily-laden wagon, in descending Fourth st
hill slipped and fell to the street when near
King, this morning. One escaped unhurt. hut
the other was severely cut and bruised. The
team belonged to Halowell N Cults, up the
Braudywine.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

LADIES, MISSES, AND GENTLEMEN,
Are most respectfully invited 10 call al
NO. 10 WEST EIGHTH STREET,
and satisfy themselves that that is the place to &c,
hand made BOOTS, SHOES and CATERS made
To order. A perfect 1t guaranteed.
LADIES, MISSES and CHjLDREg's
machine sewed boots and shoes for sac at the very
lowest prices. Do not forget 81 call and learn my
prices before giving your orders elsewhere for Gus
tom boots shoes AMI CATERS
repairing neatly and promptly done.
j. NJ. HOLMES
Ne, 10 West Eighth st.eet,
mar29-u ga door from Shipley,) VIII. Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

MEETING OF THE ooMAurTEE-DRAwINd FOR POSI-
TIoS IN THE LINE ON PARADE.

MEETING OF THE ooMMTrrEE-DRAWINdF FOR fosi-
TON IN THE LINE ON PARADE
The Committee OF arrangements for the ap
preaching Sunday School Jubilee held a very
interesting meeting last evening, every school
intending to participate in the demonstration
being represented. The various sub-committees
reported progress, and the different denomina-
tons are working together with the greatest
unanimity, and determined to make the occa-
sion grand success aud one long TO be remem-
bered on account Of the breaking down OF the
thin partition walls which have heretofore been
an obstacle to Christian union.
The Committee on Printing Was instructed to
have large posters printed and to advertise the
event in the various newspapers.
Leander II. Riddle and William ii. Foulk were
added TO the Committee on Finance.
Committee consisting OF VIM II Foulk,
Joseph Pyle aud II. D. Moore was appointed to
wait upon the officers Of the various Railroad
Companies and make arrangements to have eN-
cursion trains run, and excursion tickets iseued.
The Committee on Music was instructed to
engage in addition to the three already engaged,
another brass band containing from 20 to 80
instruments.
The representatives Of tho various Sunday
Schools then proceeded to draw for position in
the liue Of parade. For the purpose slips OF
paper numbered from TO 49, were placed in a
hat and well shaken. The drawing Of the NUM-
bers caused considerable amusement, as a school
Of one denomination became securely wedged in
between the schools OF sitter denomination.
The following is the result Of the drawing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

Cool, to-day.
The E1-ohef Engineer of the Fire Depart
ment reports.
Work has been resumed on the new NJ. f.
Church at Lewes.
Prof. wickersham lectures at Central
Church, this evening.
The Brandywine and Mutual Loan Associa-
tions meet this evening.
Tony Pastors Minstrel Troupe, at the Opera
House, tomorrow evening.
A special meeting Of the Brandywine Loan
Association will be held this evening.
The steamer John Sylvester, well known in the
Delaware waters, is now running in the James
river between Norfolk and Richmond.
f L. Frank at 5l1 Market street, has laid in
a fine stock Of goods for the summer trade, in
addition to the line Of goods Of his own mann
faoture. Everything in the way of LADIES' and
ohildren's furnishing goods can be had at Mr..
Frank store.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

The subscriber hereby gives his friends and the
public generally TO understand that, nOtwithstand-
ing the absurd reports TO the oOntrary-gotten up
and circulated by certain crOssgraned individuals,
aciuated by malicious motives he may still be
found at his place Of business, Nos. bl2 and 5l4
Market street, where he expects TO remain until II
sutts his pleasure to remove elsewhere and from
which he does not contemplate speedy removal,
as be has I'VE years lease OF the premises.
Respectfully etc.,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

STRAwBERRIEs.-Th strawberry shipments are
increasing Seventy crates were yesterday ship
ped north over the Delaware Railroad, from
westoyer and Princess Anne, principally the
former. The general shipment wall begin, prob
ably. next week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

PRoPosAIs ISyIrED.-The Committee on Re-
Treatments for the Childrens Jubilee invite
proposals for the privilege OF the refreshment
stand elsewhere No liquor will be allowed on
the ground. For particulars consult the adyer-
tisemeut.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

Clesrel-The schooners George b. Solat!
COtdSSet, and Nn. James.

LOtUNSCt, and WIW. JUWfN.
TIE SHFmFF NoMNNrIoN In footing mp our
table OF returns, yesterday, MIR. Hukils vote
should have been made s4l instead Of TAI In
East st Georges. mot Included in the table
the vote was, Hukll. 207 Armstrong, 5 Mr.
Hukill thinks there il an error Of 10 in the re-
ported vote OF Peucader, and in South Apo
quinimink. and that Ills proper total is s4l, as
already reported, plus 2Oi. plus 10, plus l. maxi
ing 1862.
The material has run ont and pile driving at
the LeMes pier has been snspended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
8uardiug.

DoARnlNG.-A a N. Fstherein having rented
III the building at the corner OF Eighth and West
Sts formerly occupied by the Misses Grmshaw, as
u school intend 10 open boarding house, aud VIII
be ready In few weeks TO receive borders
Table board also furnished. apri0-n
DOARDlNG-ln private family; beautiful view
ID OF city and country; high, healthy location,
large airy rooms. Apply at
ElGHTH AND FRANKLIN SITS,
mys-tf Wilmington Del
DOARDiNG Three or four gentlemen or gentle
Nd man and wife can pr cure board with pleasant
ronms vt
mya6t 800 EAST FOURTH STREET.
DOARnING, for ladies and gentlemen at
margT.u aiT MARKET ST.
10 OARDING-At
I'D aprA6m 900 DELAWARE AVENUE.
LNRoNr ROOM, with board for man and wife, at
marriott 202 W. NINTH ST.
ID oARDING.-A few gentlemen can be accomO-
dated with board at
fehs-tf 2s1 WALNUT STREET.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

HW7he cheapest place TO buF Furniture and Res
ding Is at Graves s. & corner 4th and King streets
fps-aOd9m- mon
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

gE-CdH or Send for estimates, prices and other
information as 20 Job Printing. + @. Ferris sup
eriptendent COMMERCIAL Press JOB Rooms, bth and
Markkt Sta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

REPAIRS COMPLETED. - The locomotive Dor
chester, Of the Dorchester Il Delaware Il, r.,
which has been undergoing repairs in this city,
was sent down to the company this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

CARS FOR THE SouTH. The Harlan \ Holdings
worth Company shipped two passenger cars ia
the Richmond & Atlanta Railroad to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

EWRamphlst aud Book Work, of all kinds, Done in
the best style at the Jon on e, s. W. Cor of Rfth
and Market Sts.. Second StnryO
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

Is FOR REPABs - The schooner BrdndYeine,
which was wrecked some time last winter, has
arrived at this port. She will be laid up at
Moore's ship-yard where she will undergo re-
pairs,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
gust and found.

n osT-A email Italian Greyhound, marked with
4 4 white, email scar on back. A suitable reward
myaost ~ ''' 'S POST OFFICE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

IMPoUNDED. 1t is time people should know
that there is a city ordinance prohibiting cattle
from running at large. Three COWS were taken
to the city pound, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
for Sale.


HORSE FOR sALE-Lsrge nne dark bay horse
seven years old, 10 hands high; und and
well broken. sold for want of use. Inquire OF s
L. ARMOUR, at Bullocks shops on 10Th street.
INoR SALE "A red roam HORSE, i6 hands ~.
u high, weight l,sO0 lbs, excellent worker 10Y
and driver; must be sold. Apply or address
K p. MERCER,
my2l-st Kenneth Square, Pa.
LNOR sALE-A piano and melodeon.
IL A. IA. GRIMSHAW,
myl6-it' No. 4, W. Third street
NOR SALE or RENT.-salOOn, 81 bile and lot
II on The South side Of Market Street Bridge, VIII
~ v. A. EHARTH,
myi9-Gt on the premises.
A FARM FOR SALE.-The undersigned being
IA advanced I'm years, having concluded TO dis
continue farming VIII Sell his farm containing
ninety I'VE acres more or ess, situated In Sussex
Co., Del on public road lea Ting from Ga.estovn 10
seafOrd; six miles from latter place, and one-half
mile from Mantle Ike river. IL is divided into i've
nvlds, tive Of which are well set In clover the land
being highly improved and well adapted to tine
grOwth Of corn, wheat oats and the grasses. There
are about seventy i've acres In cultivation the bal
orchard OF different varieties and a small peach or
chard. The buildings consist Of new tW0-stOry
fra ne dwelling VITA single s.Ory adjoining. Out
buildings sum tent and In good repairs. Fu.ther
Information gyea on application TO Dr: y. Fisher or
the proprietor, EZEklEL REED, .
mylt-Sm \ aford, I'll.
ENOR SALE OR RENT. Two houses on IN
~
rooms each; front and back yards; hot and cold
water; terms easy. Apply 20 -
Real Estate Agent
mar6-u No. $40 W. Seventh 81.
I,NoR SALE.-The very desirable threestory "A
II brick residence, No. 800 Tatnall street; u
containing ten rooms,and all modern improvements
mp7-if iO6 Walnut street.
INoR SALE.-Scattergoo Allen, 1906 W. Front st
Il is receiving large supplies Of Baled Hay, by
rail-, which he Is selling AT the lowest market prices.
Also nice lot OF Hay loO.e By the ton Call aud
leave your orders, apr24-tf
INOR SALE-A three story BRICK HOUSE, q
~ Within one square OF Market street: seven 3a
rooms anu baIn; Ia good repair. Apply at
marl5 u TnlS OFFICE.
INok Saba 80 horse boiler and engine in
isb2gf W. X. a II. CAUSE.
INOR sALE-The large threestOry brick ~
H. DWELLING, on lot 28xs4 feet on s. w. s
corner Of Fifth and Shipley streets. Terms easy
posse sSion March 25th. Apply 10
DIR, X, JEFFEk
janis II No. 2ii W. Eleventh stfeet.
INOR SALE-HUuse 5l7 West street May be seen
x. II. WARMER, JR.,
apr91,tf Market-street wharf.
IINOR sALE-HOUsR AND LoTS.-One three -
IL story brick mouse with tWo-etOry back
building NO coz w. sixth street; hot and cold water
IN Kitchen and bath roomi heater in the cellar; in
good order,
one lot 90 feet front on Washington street, below
Ninth.
one lot 60 feet front on Linden street, above
Adams
These lots arc both in good location The streets
are D 9gTSed and paved and no srsdng e required
Telegraph ONCE, Third and Market,
mar9su OF s2T Washington street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

CHAS. II. NNE,
Proprietor Wilmington Restaurant ana Billiard
parlOr
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21
TIE WILMINGTON 4 READING r.. r..
COMPANY

nave completed arrangements 10 carry MONEY
PACKAGES, ami EXPRESS NATTER to and
from all points ON the line Of their road auG West
chester. Express matter sent 10 Franklin Telegram
ONCE, No z, West Ihri street or their Depot Front
ana Madison, or orders lefs with NJ Mullen A seal
delivering agents VIII receive promp attention.
apr6-u C. SrOIL C,anil S1nt
HNAKE NOTlCE-PersOns selling or dI.posing Of
Il property must notify the AssessOrs or they
VIA De held responsible for the tax. ALEXANDER
onAN DLkh, Clio Washington street. North Dtstltr
WIN. SIiLLEH. 2zl Poplar street, South District
ASS, ssors. sixth street Is the dividing liue between
the two districts. tauQ6 N
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

The tluUact vas II 10 Joseph flanagan,
Orders wele drawn as follows s. W. Springer
SlUO Ihos. l. RUSSELL $50 John E. Watson,
$50; Friendship Fire Co., Sl25 National Pro-
gress. S23 % l., T, Grubb S75 Bernard
Nugept, Sl,s7
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

NJOTIUE.-The old boot and shoe stand .nfRn
~ recently occupied by Nicholson a Foulk III
will hereafter be conducted by /. II. Foulk- IN
An work and 0rders will receive his indiVid-
ual attention Your patronage ie solicited,
l0a West Second Sired.
WILMINGTON, DEL, April l, 1910. apsH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-21

VoTN MCCONNELL, lght hair and eycs) left
- his house ia Newark, IN the last of April; was
seen In Win nRtOn on Wednesday morning, list Of
May, since which time has not been seen. Any In
formation Will be thankfully received by his vile,
MARY MCGONiGLE, or
mav2l-5t JAS II. RAY, EsQ.