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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Harvard College.

PREPARING FOR EXAMINATION - REORGANIZATION
OF THE BOAT oREw-BAsE BALL-MLLARD FILL
MoRE's WARD.
Correspondence OF tile Commercially
CAMBRIDGE, MASS, May 6th 1872.
After long and dreary winter, spring comes
to us again thrice welcome. The stately elms
begin to show signs Of life, and our college lawn
to assume it's accustomed garb Of green.
College life of necessity is rather monoto-
nous one but Just at this time everyone is buster
than is their accustomed wont, owing to the
examinations which are to be gone through with
in few weeks, aud which will decide " for bet
ter or for worse"
The boat crew has been reorganized with r.
H. Dana, sophomore, as captain. On Saturday
last they gave their annual scratch races The
platforms Of the boat-house and the adjoining
wharves were well filled with large attendance
of students and their friends. The races were
we'll contested, and the winners were presented
with prizes consisting of silver cups. The base
ball season promises to be lively each OF the
classes having a we'll organized club, and the
regular University nine ia considered stronger
than for several years.
A young fellow, member of the Freshman
class, who rejoices in the name OF Millard Fill
more Webber, and who claims his illustrious
namesake as guardian, is missing from his usual
abiding place. He was one of the nObs Of his
class. and had contracted debts TO the amount OF
1880. His room was very elegantly furnish cd
by of the first upholsterers Of Boston, and his
entire wardrobe replenished by Cambridge
tailor but the bills remain unpaid and the dolin-
quent is no where to be found. 1t is alleged that
the names upon the bond he gave to the Facul-
ty to secure the payment Of his tuition fees and
rent were forgeries, and that last year he played
the same trick on Trinity College, at Hartford.
He assumed to be a native Of New York, and q
member of one Of the first families of the city.
He cultivated quite an extensive circle of ac-
quaintances, all OF whom he has duped out OF
certain sums of money, which he innocently
borrowed, and failed to return. Where he came
from is unknown, as well as his present abiding
place.
Ulysses S. Grant, Jr., son Of the President,
and a member of the sophomore class, here,
contemplates visiting Germany, after school
closes in June. WILMINGTON.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07

Fifty;two thousand cigars per day are made
in Key West the year round
At the Tredegar Iron Works, in Richmond, the
principal labor employed is that of colored men.
At Clear Lake, Iowa, on the first of May every
citizen was expected to bring at least one tree
and plant il in the public square.
Thirty thousand reed-organs, we see it stated,
are manufactured annually iu the United States,
Of various patterns and by different makers.
The strike at the Corning iron mills, Troy was
amicably settled, the engineers getting the ad
ditional twenty-five cents per day asked for.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., after expen-
ding about 300, 900 in sinking coal shaft, near
Pittston, have abandoned the project. They
struck basin of water which proved tobe mex
haustible, hence the failure.
We are told that street costumes recently sent
over from Paris are made short enough to cleal
the ground. Ladies just returned from abroad
| are surprised to find American ladies dragging
handsome silk dresses over the dirty sidewalks
| of New York.
There are thirty-two places Of Protestant wor
| ship in Paris where services are held in the
| French language. OF these, thirteen are what
| are termed Reformed churches. or Calvinist
nine according to the Confession of Augsburg
or Lutheran seven free churches two Metho
dist and one Baptist.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
n1nnufeetprIns DeIeaalIona.

GEO ALFRED TOWNSEND CASTS DELAwARE's 6 VOTES.
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times describing the Cincinnati frauds, says
Among the most conspicuous instances of
wholesale fraud were the States of Delaware,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Nevada and Or
egan, which with one exception were wholly rep
resented either by Democrats, or by resident b
of other States who happened to be in attendance
at the Convention. This was also the case in
part with West Virginia, while the States of
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island,
CONNECTICUT, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mis-
aissippi, Texas, and California, were represen-
ted by self-constituted delegations, numbering
from one to ten persons-there not being in the
case of any one OF these States enough persons
present to cast the full vote OF the State, which
was cast however, under the rule OF the Conven-
tion, by those who were present.
In this way a newspaper correspondent re-
siding in Washington cast the six votes of Della
ware another correspondent residing here,
cast the same way part Of the votes Of West
Virginia Washington City reporter, aided by
the notorious Democratic stumper, r. b. Gar.
penter, cast in like manner, the full vote o
South Carolina nine persons from Georgia
headed by man who says he means to vote fo
Grant, cast the twenty-five votes Of that grea
State. Thus through the list,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Heller AccommodntI a don. Needed.

To the Editors of 6,e Commercial;
1t is very frequent occurrence that passen-
gers travelling over the Wilmington 4 Reading
Railroad, stop at Chadd's Ford, to look over the
old battle grounds of revolutionary notoriety,
and it is a frequent occurrence that passengers
on this road. changing cars at this place, for the
p. 4 b. Central r. R., are compelled to wait
from four to six hours before the arrival of the
train. The thine spent at this place, on such
occasions, might be made far more pleasant, and
much more comfortable, by the arranging Of
better accommodations at this station. The
room could be kept cleaner and in better order /;
a comfortable lounge, or few chairs would not
be out of place. There is a water cooler, to be
sure, but it could be made useful, as well as
ornamental by keeping some water in it, and a
glass to drink out of. As it is, however the room
is dirty the cooler is empty, and minus of cup
or glass. and the only way to obtain water, under
the present system is to walk down the track
about quarter of mile, to dirty spring. This
might all be remedied at very trltiing expense
TO the company and certainly would add to the
receipts from travel to this place Of historic
interest, and add much to the comfort Of
TRAVEL Frs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
THE PENINSULA.
COUNTY.

CECIL OOUNTfs
BENZ. f. Terry has been appointed Justice OF
the Peace for the 1st. district, oioe Geo. g. Nor.
gan, declined.
Thos Pass has COW from whose milk he has
realized 295 ID. of butter in less than year
Oatharine, wife of Robt. Cantwell, died sudden
ly last Thursday night
TALBOT COUNTY.
Edward Foyd's son undertook to hold a lamp
while his mother lightsdit the other evening,
when an explosion ensued and he was severely
burned.
The telegraph will be In operation by the Doth
Of the month. 1t is said.
The body OF an unknown sailor was washed
ashore on Tighman's Island, last week.
wIcoAuoo COUNTY.
The farm ers are generally done planting corn.
Chas. Walston, an employee in Aliens kind
ling wood factory, attempted to jump from the
door Of the factory upon moving train, but in
doing 30 slipped and was crushed to death be-
tween the cars and the house.
A. g. Toadvine Co., are the largest mer-
chants in Wicomico. Their sales amount an.
nualy, to SIS 90.
The straw b ,rry vines indicate large yield.
The county is distressingly healthy-to the
DoRcHEsrEa COUNTY.
Let's immortalize him William Wiley sole
liquor in Cambridge for Eve years without tast
ing drop. This is our 'push"
Josiah s. Simmer q Ii ,hly esteemed citizen
OF Cambridge, died last week
3S, ,437 ID. of fish were shipped over the ID. d
d. r. r. in four daye, last week
BE sure you are right and then go ahead
Upon this principle the present State Attorney
has succeeded in convicting more prisoners thar
any OF his predecessors.
The editor of the Netos is studying law.
Cambridge held telegraph meeting, the othe
day, and is now trying to raise the money t.
build the line.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Delaware,s six Votes.

George Alfred Townsend, the Washington
newspaper correspondent, it appears, 'ods the
man who cast six votes at Cincinnati, on behalf
of the s ate of Delaware This may be very
good joRe@;it Is a good joke. Bnt the joker,
himself, can hardly pretend that it is anything
more than that, unless we come to consider the
conclusive proof it affords that the Cincinnati
Convention was an utter and impudent fraud
Other States, it seems were represented, in the
same manner, by persons who had neither a
residence therein, nor authority from those who
are residents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
The FInhInE I.Icenrc Law.

As we have explained elsewhere, there can be
no question as to Delaware's right of jurisdic-
ton in the arrests Of New Jersey fishermen made
last week But there is very serious question
as to the eonstitutionalty of the license law,
under which the arrest was made. 1t makes the
license fer residents of the State 90, and for non
residents 500 Tut this is oontray to tie spirit of
the recent decision Of the United States Courts,
that States must rot charge differential licenses,
discriminating against residents of other States,
the Constitution providing that ''citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all the privileges and
immunitieB of citizens in the several States "
The law il said 10 have another weak point,
but this looks to be its worst and probably a
fatal defect
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
PhiIndelrhin Top.cs.

Edwin Forrest has returned to Philadelphia,
having recovered his health.
The second game of the championship Sc
ries was played on Saturd ay, by the Athletics
and BJston lied Stockings. Result, 10 to in
favor of the Athletics.
There are $50 journeymen confectioners
and cake bakers in the city.
-aDolly Warden" is at the almshouse that
is this is the name given founding which was
sent there
The city realized $s97,5O from fines and
penalties in April.
Franz Abt will arrive on the 18th and a
grand concert will be given in his honor.
The public institutions of the city are in a
gratifying condition, 80 the Grand Jury says.
The Telegraph cries, 'down with the Slaw-
son box, on the street cars
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Aiinstrelsy.
SIMMONS AND sLoouM, LAST EVENING.

SIMMONS AND sLooUM, LAST EVENING
Simmons and Socum's Minstres. who lay
claim to the title Of the Champion Ethiopian
Opera Troupe, appeared, last evening, to fair
though not so large an audience az their per-
Torrance, undoubtedly, merited. They have
Just arrived from Niblo's Garden New York,
where they have played most successful en-
gagement Of three weeks. Were we to take the
programme of last evening and speak Of each
part OF the performance. as it deserves, it would
occupy too much space therefore, We will
merely say that every department of the per
formaRce was greeted with uproarious applause
Tonight they appear here, in an entire change
of bill, for the last time this season, and oul
citizens who enjoy good laugh would do vel
to seize this opportunity to witness what we cal
a first-claas minstrel entertainment
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Industrial News.

The New York house painters struck yester-
day for the eight-hour system and $3.50 per
day. Most of the employers are stated to have
yielded to their terms. The masons and labor
sra Of Newark N. j., also struck yesterday for
eight hours and increased wages
Delegates to the State Labor Reform Oonven-
tion are arriving at Willamsport. Those from
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Reading, Potsyille and
Bedford arrived on Sunday night. 1t was pro-
posed yesterday morning to nominate candidates
who could be endorsed by the Democratic State
Convention but last evening feeling was grow
ing in favor of nominating separate ticket
Strong tariff resolutions will be offered and
supported by the Western counties.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
The Baltimore Tragedy.
FUNERAL OF THE VICTIM.

The funeral of Mrs Emma Laura Wilkinson,
who was killed by her husband with butchers
cleaver, on Saturday took place yesterday after
noon, at four o'clock, from the scene OF the
tragedy, No SO McElderry street. During the
day there were large numbers of persons visit
ing the neighborhood, who stood in groups gaz-
ing at the house and commenting upon the
tragedy, policemen being stationed to protect
the premises from invasion by the merely curl
ous. The features of the deceased presented a
shocking appearance, although the wounds in
the face, M elk, and head of the corpse had been
neatly stitched by Dr. Simpson. The body was
enclosed in a mahogany coffin, with silver
mountiugs,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
PolisicaI Intelligence.

In mississippi, the Democratic papers approve
the Cincinnati nominations, and urge co-opera-
ton With the Liberals. =
The "Irish Democrat" "Irish People," ant
'Irish Citizen" OF New York, weekly newspa.
pers, will publish articles supporting Mr.. Gree.
ley for President.
Senator Trumbull. Chief Justice Chase, Gar.
rett Davis. John d. Defrees and Leslie Coomhf
have sent congratulatory dispatches to Mr.
Greeley on his nomination.
The Democratic members Of Congress ara
understood to be agreed that the 4th Of July
should be the time for the meeting of the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, but they are no
agreed as to the place. st. Louis, Louisville
and indianapolis are respectivelHfavored.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
The Fashions.
SOME OF JENNIE JuNE's" NOTES

SOME OF JENNIE JUNE's" NOTES.
Hooped skirts are NO longer worn, but the
tot3'niire is now an object oil the very greatest
importance, as the entire character of the cos
tune depends upon the more or less bogtdnt
style Of the tunic and its proper arrangement
The number and variety, therefore, of new bustles
and tournures is endless, and in the meantime
girls whose pocket money is scanty draw news
paper upon a string and try to counterfeit the
required lump without more expenditure than il
required for the daily intellectual feast OF the
average American citizen.
Parasos have reached the extremity Of size
and ugliness they are neither respectable as
umbrellas nor pretty aud ladylike as parasols.
Smelling bottles attached by gilt chains to the
waistband are considered necessary part of q
summer outfit.
Very handsome riding habits Of grey silk bea
yer, trimmed with grey gauze veil tied at the
back. are the latest for lady equestrians.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Murdered Ia Anger.

ONE PRISON CONVICT MURDERS HIS RooM-MATE.
ALBANY, May7.
VIM Webb, alias Buck, was killed in the East
ern Penitentiary, this morning, by his room
mate, Michael Timbur by striking him on the
head with an iron plate. The deed was acknowl-
edged by Webb who said he had killed him in
quarrel. Both were undergoing a sentence of
fifteen years for rape committed few years
since on Broad street. The prison is over
crowded and solitary confinement cannot be en-
forced in all cases.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Tho Dead Of the War
THE MEMORIAL MONUMENT AT 1oNaw

THE MEMORIAL MONUMENT AT LoNawooD.
The monument to the memory of Chester
Oounty's dead in the latelwar, to be located near
Longwood Burying GrouAd, in Kennett Town
ship, is now nearly finished, and will be placed
in position before decoration Day. It is hand
some structure and an enduring tribute. The
base is Of granite, feet inches square, with a
beautiful moulding upon which is inscribed
ITO the dear and sacred memory of our soldiers,
erected by their friends" Upon beautifully
shaped die is inscribed the names Of the sol
diers who lie buried in the Cemetery. Upon
the die rests a cap moulding, the whole sur
mounted with large obelisk with raised shield,
on it's front bearing the inscription, "God, Free
dom and Fatherland.n The height Of the mon
umept will be about ID feet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Pernonnl IntelIIsence,

to Col H s. McComb, arrived home, from New
Orleans, on Saturday. Col. McOomb is on his
way and will probably be here, in daY or two.
His loss of property, at the hands Of a Memphis
thief, was not 30 serious as was reported, his
watch and chain, worth some 1925, and two dou-
BILE eagles, used as pocket pieces being taken.
The bronze medal presented by Congress to
Cyrus W. Field, and which has been missing fol
several years, has been found among the unre-
deemed pledges in pawn 5roker's shop in New
York
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
1he M. q, General Conference.

In the Methodist General Conference, Sat
urday, the report of the Book Committee was
received 1t relates mainly to the alleged
frauds in the Book Concern. The Committee
found that the amounts lost were not large
enough to embarass the Concern, and con-
cluded that there was very little probability Of
any frauds having been committed, and that
nothing could be gained by keeping up the ag-
itation. A minority report will be submitted to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
DOMESTIC NEWS.
MEuoHBoRuno couaruEs.

"A spice mill has b.en established at Reading
Ninety five building permits were issued in
Reading last year.
Fred Douglass lectures in Reading to-mor-
row, and Barnum exhibits his show on the 10th.
Major General Pennypacker will start on his
European tour on Wednesday, the 9Th inst.
The machinery swindlers have renewed their
operations in Chester county with the advent
OF spring.
The spring exhibition OF the Chester County
Agricultural Society will be held at West Chester
on Friday and Saturday May 91st and June 1st.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
4tlarriaaeg.

BoYD-WELLS.-On Tuesday, April 5Oth, at st.
JOhns Church, HavTe de Grace, by the Rev II. B.
Martha, Charles A. Boyd to Mrs. Anastasia Wells
both OF Havre de Grace, Md.
CRAWFORD-WICKE ERSHAM On the 1Tth ult ,
at the residence OF the BRIDES parents in Lancas
ter CITY, by the Rev. A. H. Kremer assisted by
Rev Geo. Robinson, Rev. James Crawford. of
Newport Pa to Miss 0rlnne, daughter OF Hon.
J.P Wlckersham, State Superintendent Of Com
mon Schools
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
The Drama.

Tile sale of reserved seats for Jeirersons
two performances began at Boughman, Thomas
4 Co.'s. yesterday and the greater portion Of
the eparquet and parquet circle is already engaged
for Friday evening. The attendance, that even
ing, will certainly be large.
The Walnut Street Theatre Company, Of
Philadelphia. go to Allentown, next week, and
play London Assurance on Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
England.

FLOODS AND LOSS OF IIFE-mMsTRY DEFEATED.
LONDON, MaJ7.
Floods in Australia drowned four hundred
persons, and damaged crops.
The Ministry was defeated in the House of
Commons last evening, on the amendment to
tie Scotch educational bill
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
M Uae in TryipR Ii,

If an icicle forty-fve miles in diameter We're
thrust toward the sun with the velocity of light,
say twelve million miles minute, it could never
touch the sun, but would melt as fast as it
came II this is true, the experiment might as
well be abandoned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07

The Baltimore people desire the Democratic
National Convention to be held in that city. A
meeting was held yesterday and committee
appointed to urge the subject on the National
democratic committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
The Republican state Convention.

81. Georges, HeSt.-R 7. Lockwood, E. B.
Rice, James b. Clarkson. Alternates, A. G. Cox,
r. B. Mckee, H. G. Lloyd.
Brdndytoine, Edst-Alexander Valentine. ].
Wesley Perkins. Alternates, George Thompson
Robert Casey.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
New York.

CITY CHARTER AMENDED By THE LEGISLATURE
NEW YORK, May Z.
The City Charter has been amended by pro-
hibiting appropriations to sectarian schools. 1t
passed the House, and must now go to the Sen
ate
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
8eaths.

Hi DERMAN the residence of her parents
Wilming ton, Del May 4th, Lydia A. Hilderman,
only child OF b. Nj and NJ Hilderman, in her 9th
year. 49,
uncle No. 27 e. Miner street, West Chester, Pa, on
Wednesday, sth inst, at ~ O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07

Auditor General Hartranft Of Pennsylvania,
will accept our acknowledgment for copies of
his Annual Report on Railroads, Canals and
T.legraphs, and the pamphlet volume of Gen
eral Laws passed at the last session Of tho
Pennsylvania Legislature.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07

NJoW is THE TIME to buy coa', as 1t has not
IN been lower for years. Mt. Carmel and Kohl
moor Lehign are the favorite kinds All sizes kept
on hand under cover and carefully screened.
GEO. W. BUSH. French-St. Wharf.
HNNTERPRIsE CoAL-Persons VINO are tired Of
~ trying to burn slate and dirt, should go to
FOUT, West and Water streets, and buy the EN-
TERPRISE COAL, and get clear Of both. Try 1t;
won will want no other,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, May 7.
Cotton firm, 29492414,c. Provisions dull; de-
clining. Flour dull super6ne, $5.75@6.50 /;
extra family, 90 25@9 so. Wheat higher red,
81 1902 white $2@2.10; amber, $2@2 05.
Rye, 81. Corn yellow, zoe. mixed, 68@69c.
Oats quiet white, 54@55c. mixed, 53@531E.
Whisky, $500.
One of Nilsson's farewell presents was gold
banjo worth $500.
o. W. Holmes says it takes very true man to
be fitting companion for woman of genius,
but not very great one.
Ten cents bushel is thought to be high
market price for lemons and oranges in Brazil.
Native fruits are drug. Vegetation and pesti-
lence thrive.
The Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance
Company effected an insurance on a Chicago
banker last month, the annual premium OF which
is over $340O.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07

Utah, Mississippi, Carl schura, and Jim SEQ
vel, are among those claimed as having endorsed
Greeley and Brown. The support of Utah is
significant, fit, and important.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
5lettj advertisements.

n EVOLVING WAFFLE IRONS of several Sizes
ID Muffin Rings, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other
cake pans, for sale by ,,,-,,.D,
No. 1856 eight Thirty-nve) Market st, below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
EMON REAMERS, for separating the pulp and
Juice from the skin for lem0nade, pastry, tc.,
and lemon squeezers Of lion and wood for sale by
TRUMAN a SHAW,
No. ss5 Eight Thirty-pye) Market st, below Ninth,
Philadelphia
GoDA WATER SODA WATER
PURE AND COLD. HIGHLY CHARGED
Gas generated from
Pure Bcarb S0dL
Water drawn ON Pore slain-lined
Fountalna.
Syrups made from sound ripe Fruit
end best white sugar.
Pure Cream, daily, from the country.
Ice planed 10 each glass OF soda Water.
Arctic Apparatus Sparkling ana Drgnt
re.opened for the season Soda Water
FULL LIST OF DELICIOUS SYRUPS.
Carbonic Acid Water or Soda water as 1t ia popu-
larly called when properly made from pure mate
ras aud kept out OF contact with deleterious meta Is
like coppe lead or ass,is refreshing and whole
some drink grateful alike 10 the thirsty and to the
invalid Suc ii Soda Wate is drawn frcm our Arctic
AppaTatos, where we shall be glad to see all VIM
enjoy this agreeable beverage
No Intoxicating liquor is dispensed from our
SMITH d PAINTER, Pharmaceutlsts,
9aVenth and Market streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07

A Cuban correspondent, after witnessing the
manufacturing of cigars at Havana, writes that
he 10 "s,lad he early formed the habit Of cutting
off the tip of the cigar instead Of biting il"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-07
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION.
$3.50 II. M.
Chicago.

woRKINGMEN's sTRIKE-THE UNION PACIFIC R. R.
CHICAGO, Nov. 7.
Some laborers on buildings in the burnt dis
trict struck for higher wages. The employers
refuse to accede. 1t is not believed that the
movement will become general.
The Directors Of the Union Pacific r. R. have
resolved to make no change in the transfer ar
rangements at Omaha.