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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
"A CIrcun RI.lrr kIIInd.

In fracas at Council Bluffs, Iowa. a few
weeks ago, in which some of John Robinsons
circus men were engaged, John Lobdell. an
equestrian, received severe wound, from the
effects of which he died at Omaha on Tuesday,
9th inst. The LeAvenwOrth Commercial says
that on the night that the trouble occurred, Lob
dell. with four or i've other circus men, while
drinking together on the close of tho entertain
mont, got into fight with some OF the town
roughs. knife was drawn by one OF the circus
volver, and the bullet took effect in Lo5dells
breast LObdell was not the man who drow the
knife, and he stepped in between two men who
were armed, just in time to stop the bullet that
WAS intended for some one else Lobdell did
glnlan by birth, and his remains have bsen sent
to Norfolk for interment He was about twenty
hye years OF age and leaves young wife, to
whom he was married short time since
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
4 rOquet.
ANOTHER NEW MALLEr-ELAsrIcIrY Irs MAIN PEA.
TURE.

ANOTHER NEW MALLEr--ELAsrIcIrY ITs MAIN FEA.
TURE.
Mr.. I, II. Robinson residing at 600 Orange
street, has made new croqu.t mallet which is
different from any now in use 1t is put to-
& ,ther in three pieces, by means OF staunch
pun which extends through the mallet. ard pre-
serves the egg-shaped form Between the juno.
ture OF the respective parts piece OF india rub
Der is inserted, about an eighth of an inch in
thickness. This gives the mallet greater elastic
ity. preventing any jar to the hand from the
stroke, and it is beleved that 1t will preserve
the ends Of the mallet from ndention. But
should it even fail III this respect it will be very
easy matter to replace the bruised end with a
new one, and one mallet may be made to last a
long while in this way. The now mallet pos-
sesses all the weight Of the old one, and snilic-
lent solIdity, we should judge, although we have
not given II tIial yet for all practical purI oses
The elastic nature Of tho ebouite Uals found
favor with players, and it may be that an elastic
mallet viii be very valuable supplement to
tile bAllH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

One new case OF cholera was reported al
Evansville, Ind, yesterday.
The brig W. W. Welsh. for Philadelphia, rar
ashore at Green Island, n S.. in a dense fog
last Friday night, aud is expected to be total
loss.
j. Anderson. alias O. J. Smith, was arrest
ed at Evansville. Ind, yesterday, on the charge
OF having committed large forgery in Mem
phs, few weeks since.
A fire in Warren R. l., on Wednesday night
destroyed the blacksmith shop, boiler house and
machine shop Of the Mechanics Machine Com.
pany, causing loss of 5000
Colonel Cobb, member of Congress from the
Wyandotte district OF Kansas, has brought sui
against Il F. Taylor, of the Wyaudotte Gazette
for defamation, claiming 100000 damages
Paine's lumber mill and steam saw works, Sag.
inaw City, Mich, were burned on Wednesday
About 200, 900 feet OF lumber and 1000 barrels OF
oil were also destroyed. The loss is estimated
at $95, ,000
The stable Of s. D Brown, at Riverside a
suburb OF Paterson, N. j., was robbed on We'd
nesday night Of two horses, phaeton, and five
sets OF harness. The stolen property was val
ued at $4,000.
Barney Challenger, employed in a tannery, at
Milford n. H., jumped fIom window in his
boarding house, on Wednesday night, and was
killed. He had been drinking freely. He leaves
a wife and six children.
The st. George and st. Louis Cricket Clubs,
OF st. Louis have chosen eleven OF their num-
ber to be styled the " United Eleven of st.
Louis" to play matches with the cricket clubs
OF the var ious cities of the Northern States and
Canada.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
A Fighting Bridegroom in n sIeepiDs Car

We lind the following Ia recent issue of the
Louisville (Ky.) Ledger groom and a bride
entered the sleeping car at Batimo e the groom
glaring at everybody as though he wanted to
hight on the spot. His little wife, however,
seemed to be very happy and good natured.
After the train got out of the city. the newly
married gentleman became extremely disagree
able. He picked quarrel with the negro pOr-
ter on the car and knocked him down. The
sleeping car conductor interfering, he walked
into him, and after a brief struggle laid him on
the ileor bleeding at every pore. Having made
way with these individuals the rest OF the pas
sengers carefully kept out of his way, and he
sat on his seat boiling and simmering with wrath
and ready to engage in a fresh conflict.
After while his wife expressed desire to
retire, and he had berth made up at tho point
OF the bayonet, and the bride letting her hoops
and other useless juncs fall OH the floor crept
INTO the berth, followed by her giant liege lord
Thinking that all was quiet and safe, the gem
tleman who had the berth above that OF the
newly married pair attempted to reach il by rest
ing first one foot on the champion fighters
berth. No sooner had he taken his first step than
his leg was seized by the monster below, and he
found himself dragged down with violence to
the floor, suffering considerable injury Then
he received Il blow from the fist OF the warke
groom. He, however, leaped up and, regard ess
OF the presence OF the bride in the berth, gave
the groom good thrashing as he lay cramIed
up. This quoted him, aud the car at last had
rest.
When the conductor came around for tickets,
Mr. Groom, reaching down to the floor picked
up his wifes drawers, and mistaking them for
his pantaloons. felt for his tickets for about
twenty minutes, but not finding any receptacle in
this garment for tickets, he gave it up in disgust.
when, at the suggestion of the conductor, he
looked up his breeches and found them,
The fellow was well dressed, apparently had
plenty OF money, and was not intoxicated. 1t is
supposed that the novelty OF the situation over
came his reason.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Fire, Inst slight.
A BARBER SHOP "aUrIED," AND THE STOCK OF
CIGAR sroRE RUINED.

A BARBER SHOP "oUrIED," AND THE STOCK OF
CIGAR sToRE RUINED.
About 10 o'clock, last night, fire broke olt
in the barber shop OF William Valentine, Jr, at
Front and Shipley Sta, which destroyed all the
furniture within the room, and damaged the
building to a considerable extent. The chairs,
lounges &c. were charrsd beyond further use,
while the glasses, cups, razors towels, &c. were
entirely destroyed or rendered unfit for further
service. All the woodwork in the room was
badly burned, and the front of the building was
considerably Injured.
The stock of cigars and tobacco Of John E.
flare, next door, was seriously damaged by wa
ter. but rem owed.
Mr., Valentines loss will reach about 5000 !;
no insurance. The building belonged to Henry
Bradley, and was damaged to the extent OF sew
eral hundred dollars. Taere was an insurance
upon 1t.
The shop was closed, and the fire is believed
to have been the work OF an incaudiary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
hlatinRfon-Tbs g.ehiEh Terminus of tho w
A. waansina

N X. extension.
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press
writing from Slatington, Pa, says: The slate
business is rather brisker than usual this sea-
son, especially here at Satington. the chief slate
quarrying, mining and manufacturing dstrict
IN the country. Here are located the auarries
and works of the American, the Lehgh. the Gil
rard, the Riverside, the Franklin Ii Williams
and other companies, all OF which are in a pros
nerous condition. The slate formation OF this
regiOn-the quality of slate being of various
grades OF hardneHs-peculiary adapts it for the
various purposes for which slate is used The
larger veins are OF the best roofing slate
material in the country. while the. smaller
veins, OF u softer nature, are not 30 we'll
adapted Tor roofing purposes, and are used
for mantles, blackboards, school slates, &c.
Inc paving slate. manufactured from the large
veins here found, is superior tO that OF any other
Locality. both in quality and appearance Much
enterprise IL here manifested among slate men
and the different companies are engaged ia ex-
tending their works in order to accommodate the
extensive trade which the business here has es-
tabHhed. The American Slate Company il in
cIeasing it's capital to S400, 900, for the pnrpoae
OF enlarglng it's already extensive works, and for
building large number OF houses TO accommo-
date its laborers. This great quarrying and min
ing district is highly favored with railroad and
water transportation facilities, near all the large
companies having branches laid on their premi-
ses from the main road. Slatington Is the term
nus OF the Borks County Railroad. which IL an
extension OF the Wilmington and Reading Rail
road, thus enabling operators here to ship di-
Tectly south.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Peach shipments.
THuRsDAY.
The CLAYTON House

ARRIVALS UP TO 1.3O r. M, TO-DAY.
Thos. j. Jordan, Penna.
JnO. d. Woods, City.
Jno. IL. Meadowcroft, "
VIM. Yellard New York
": s. Auchincloss City.
Miss. Comfort, "
Mr.; 4 Mrs; W. D; NAPLES y son Savannah Ga
A. II. Stoddard, 2 children & 2 servants. "
Jno J Conway, Baltimore.
Jno McElrethan, New Jersey.
VIM Shelly, New York.
Jno Bursk. Phila.
VIM jerks Fell, Falkland, Dol
A Goodman, Penna.
W Ii Hull Dennison. Texas.
Herman Winter Brooklyn.
II w REYNOLDS, Del.
McCaulley. Phila.
T II Savery, City.
MIR and Mrs Geo Brown, phila.
W Curtis, Newark, Del
] + Scravendyke, Phlla.
Hart, Doylestown
Q ii Brinton, City.
Cbas Watson, Pbila.
James T, d |, Phila
W. W. Woodruff, Knoxville, Tenn.
W. A, Lighthall, Brooklyn.
y. w. Wilson, "
Saml. Y. Grier, Phila.
W H Roster, Philad'a
Geo L Westmore,
Leonard G. Van Kleeck, City
Rev = Wilson, Penna
u Wilson, "
John Collins. New York.
w. H. Ritchie, Newark n. j.
W. M. Pemberton, New Yolk.
John Sleydnill, "
Jacob Pertins,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Industrial News.

In New York yestei dy morning committee,
consist ng of Messrs. McCauley and Walsh OF
the Carp enters Union, Kennefeck ard Boyle OF
Bennett OF the Operative Plasters waited
upon President Smith of the Police Board at
headquarters, to protest against work under the
supervision OF the Police Board being done un-
der the ten hour system. claiming that the law
called for the eight hour system.
Four of the largest machinery manufacturers
in Berlin have peitioned the German parliament
against the proposed repeal of existing duties
on machinery. They claim that their present
ability to compete successfully with other ma
tions is due in great measure, il not wholly, to
the Protective duty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Female college Professor,

The feminine college at Evanstown, ILL.,, il il
future to be known as the "Woman's College o
the Northwestern University" A rule of the in
stltution is that at least one Of the faculty mus
be woman. The first feminine professor ap
pointed is Miss Frances Willard She occupie
the chair OF esthetics, and has salary for th
first year Of 81. 800 with assurance OF annual ad
vance for the next three years of 5000. Five la
dies have been elected to the board Of trustee
Of the University
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

deputy sheriff was killed In Monroe county,
Ark, last Saturday, while trying to make an ar
rost.
The first bale of new cotton received at Ment-
gomery, Ala, arrived there yesterday morning
are reported to be doing much damage" in
Alabama.
The post Office at Litch6eld, Montgomery
county, ILL., was rob bed Of from $500 to $500 in
stamps and money on Wednesday night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

committee appointed to investigate the af-
iairs of the Auditor and Treasurer Of Fairfield
county Ohio, report a deficiency of Sl42, 900.
The present incumbents are exculpated and
their predecessors blamed for this deficiency
The President OF the Police Commissioners of
brooklyn, N. Y, has notified the police captains
or that city that they will be held responsible
Tor the existence OF. policy shops and faro-banks
III their precincts,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

The ordinance to increas salaries was NOT
acted on, last evening, in Council, There is but
one point involved in tho proposed increase.
is the present compensation sufficient to Be-
clre competent officers In the case of the City
Treasurer no man can tiuthfully deny that the
amount now paid (Sl2OO year, is sufficient.
Then why raise il Gentlemen Of the Council,
please keep an eye to Economy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
THIRD EDITION..
The Wawasset Disaster

BEGINNING OF THE INvEsTGATIoN-THE BOAT IN
GOOD ORDER In MARCH.
WARRINGTON. Aug. Is.
The examination into the WdDdsset disaster
commeRced to-day, at the Treasury Department.
The inspecting officers testified that she was in
spected in March, when she was in every re-
spect first class, with three life boats, several
fire extinguishers, an abundance OF life pre-
servers and pumps in good order.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Buy your coal during this month.
VIM. Canby returned to Cape May at noon, to-
day.
The Western r. r. excursion to Cuba Hill ID
to be September 4tb.
The boat clubs which participate in the com.
ing regatta are both in training.
The car driver who drove through the colored
parade on Market street. this morning, did an
unciyil thing.
The Laurel people want our s. p. q. A. organ
lied.
Business men can haYe botters gratis at the
COMMERCIAL Office.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

IfGovernor Booth, of California doesn't curb
his speeches, he will find himself the Peoples
candidate for President, in l876-always provid.
ed that he is as honest as heis bold and not a
political seif-seeker trimming his sails to the
breeze that Is coming.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YoRK, Aug. 1r.
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA. August Is

PHILADELPHIA, August Is.
Cotton 191s@2Oc. Flour in good demand
superfine 19941G extras $411D516 State
Ohio and Indiana extra family, S794@S16. Rye
and old red 81 5OC9l 50 new amber 81. .6501. 20;
new and old white 81 G56D1.S5. Corn held firm
ly; yellow 50 to 60c mixed western. 5S059c
Oats dull white, 45@47 mixed, ,4O@43c. Whis-
kau qGl LnnAI
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Lost in the Voc dn Five Dave.

The Schlocton, Wis, boy who was lost while
picking berries after being searched for vainly by
600 citizens turned up on the sixth day five
miles from home. His clothes were in tatters
and he was 80 weak aud helpless that he was
confined to his bed. He had lived on nothing
but blackberries the whole time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
SECOND EDITION.
Ohio.

A DrABoLro ATTEMPT TO Oct RID OF WITNESSES.
CINoINNArII Aug. 10.
Two men have been arrested at Mansfield,
Ohio, charged with attempting to bloW up the
house occupied by the Barnard family. to pre-
vent the appearance Of the girl and her father g.
the trial of W. II. Dobbs, for an attempted ont.
rage on the former. Dobbs is charged with hir-
ing men to do the deed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

The DOWNWARD RoAD-John H. Barr was
sent to the almshouse, this morning. few
years ago he was one OF our most respected cti-
zens. man in easy circumstances, a cigar man
ufacturer, and q contributor OF some notority to
newspapers. Several years ago he became
wrecked both his fortune and his life, and he
goes to the almshouse to end his days in power
ty Tis ever thus The intoxicating bowl, If
patronized.long enough, brings sure destruction,
and we ars afraid we have in Wilmington many
candidates on the broad road.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Fatal Accident.

KILLED ON THE GRAVEL TRAIN.
['pecial Telegram to the Commercial
NEW CASTLE, Aug. Is.
William Foster, son of Henry Foster, while on
the gravel train just below town. this morning
fell on, and was run over by the cars.
He died in a short time. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
MEDlCATED WAX NIPPLE SHIELDS

For the relief Of mothers suffering from sore or
cracked nipples Worn on the nipples these
shields are found soothing and healing. They keep
the nipples soft and moist and prevent the clothing
from chafng the innamed surface. Prepared and
sold Wholesale and retail by
(. BRINGHgRST & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

FLoUNDERRa IN A GUTrKR-The heavy rain
OF night before last washed away the covering
OF the gutter at West street and the railroad,
and two men fell into it at their peril. The
matter was brought before Council, last night
and iron nlates Orderad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

W-Persons leaving the city for the summer, and
Wishing to have the DAILY COMMERCIAL sent to
them, will please send US their address, Where the
paper is desired for less than one month, the postage
had best be prepaid at this ofiice. By prepayment
Of postage BY stamps, regularity OF delivery will be
insured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

The LoANs-The 66th monthly meeting OF the
Star Loan was held last evening, when $140O
were sold at II per cent. $500 at TO- and $500
at ..
The Young Mems monthly meeting was also
held, last evening, and $1,000 were sold at 28L
per cent. premiumn 5000 were paid to withdraw
ing shareholders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

AMPUTATED On Tuesday last, Charles Lewis
Westerbood. 16 or II years Of age in the employ
Of a Mr.. Berry, up the Concord pike, near the
State line, got his hand and arm caught in the
cogs Of a horsepower ice cream freezing ma
chine, and they were terribly lascerated. Moth
ing was done for the arm until Yesterday except
to stop the circulation OF the blood. The young
man was removed to the almshouse, when Dr.
Shortlidge amputated portion of the hand and
three fingers, assisted by DIR. 0gle. After 30
long neglect they have grave doubts OF their
ability to save the arm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
ENCOURAGING MANUFACTURERS.

A meeting of the Directors OF the Bsrks
County Railroad, Henry Bushong, Esq, Presi-
dent, in the chair took place at their office, in
Reading, Wednesday morning. To aid in the es-
tablishmeut of manufactures in the northern
part of that city, the following important resou-
ton was ado pied
WHEREAS, Several large manufactures are
about being established on the line OF the Bsrks
County Railroad, in Northern Reading, and va
rious others are in contemplation, provided the
proper railroad facilities and accommodations bo
extended to them, therefore it is
ReSOlved That this Company will agree as
soon as their Road is completed to run passen-
ger accommodation train to and from North
Heading every morning and evening, for the
benefit Of the employees and others in that Sec
finn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

CoLoRED MASONIC EXCURSION. - Harmony
Grand Lodge, +, A. A. Y. Masons, made an ex-
curson to Salem N, Jon the Ariel to-day. The
boat was crowded. Beffe leaving the Grand
Lodge made street parade, proceeded by the
Independent Band.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
9eatAs.

ARMSTRONG.-Augus 18Th, Richard b. Armstrong
in the 18th year OF his age.
Funeral frsm the residence of his father, William
Armstrong. Christiana Hundred, on Saturday after
noon at O'Clock, to proceed st. James Church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
MEDICINAL WAFERs

And Gelatine Capsules, especially adapted for ad-
ministering remedies Of disagreeable OdOT unpleaa-
ant taste or apt 10 irritate the mouth or throat
Z. BRINGHURST 4 CO,
Corner Sixth and Market streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

WAsHINaToN Aug. Is.
Probabilities For the Middle Atlantic States
Northeasterly winds, possibly veering to South
easterly. low but rising temperature, partly
cleudy weather and occasional local rains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Marriages.

SASSE-MILLS.-on the l4th inst. by Rev T. L.
TompKins0n, at the residence Of the brides
mother, Mr. Louis Sasse to Miss Lizzie Mills, all
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15

light-draught iron steamer formerly running be-
tween Port Deposit and Havre de Grace, is now
plying on the Nanticoke river between Deals Is-
land and Seaford. She makes three trips from the
former to the latter place week-Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, and takes the northern
bound produce from all the landings on the riv-
er up to the railroad at Seatord An effort is be-
ing made to form company to purchase this
boat for the river trade.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
Suocus RELLApoN, coNII.

Hyosciami of English manufacture, Nitrite y
Amyl Aethyllden Chord Of Chlora- -thyl Phlorld.
Ein Chloracetic Acid ScherIngs Xyiol, Globules Of
Apial, drops each. French Capsules of sandal
Wood, 10 drops each; Capsules (Scherngs) OF Xylol
and many other comparatively rare chemical and
pharmaceutical preparations at
H. BRINGHURST 4 CO.'S
Corner sixth and Market strseta.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
The Berk. county n. II.
PURCHASE OF THE FIRST LoooM lTIye.
rErnm tho Iaoatnc, ri,,,,

[FrOm the Leading Times
The first locomotive for the Bsrks County
Railroad arrived in this city yesterday afternoon
from Lebanon, where it was purchased from the
Cornwall Railroad Company, and is now on the
siding at Bushong's furnace. 1t will be used for
the construction train in conveying material for
laying the track. The track laying through this
city has been completed from the treste- work
neart he foot of sixth street to point near Kiss
ingers Bridge. The force of track-layeTs will be
largely increased immedi itely, aud the work of
laying the remainder of the track will be rapidly
proceeded with.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
FLINN Do JACKSON
2Is Market Street.
apri4-ly
CARRATT'S ELECTRIC Disks

Are self-acting clean, comfortable and durable.
They are worn with relief in Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Local Pains, Weakness, Lameness, dc. They
supply gentle dow OF constant electricity and have
wider range Of use and help in the above named
class of troubles than the ordinary battery Sold by
E. BRINGHURST d CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market atraeta.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
THE PENINSULA.
CAROLINE COUNTY.


The colored camp at Harrisville is now in prog.
ress
Jas A Fountain, a native Of Denton, is now
connected with the firm of J. J. Richardson &
Co., Philadelphia.
John Shultz, German, aged between 10 and
SO years, making his home with a Mr. Shaffer,
near Greensborough, committed suicide on FRI.
day morning last by shooting himself in the
head. lie had been sick for some time.
A Sabbath School jubilee will be held at the
camp ground, known as Chilton's Woods on Sat
urday August 23d, commencing at o'clock A.
NJ.
During the thunder storm which prevailed on
Friday evening last, the barn on the farm OF Mr..
VIM, Slaughter, near Ridgeley station, was struck
by lightning and entirely destroyed, together
with his stacks OF straw, corn house and con-
tents No Insurance.
Charlie IA year old son of d. J. Zacharias,
saved the life Of little son of H. d. Marvel
while bathing in the mill pond, last week. The
little fellow was in bathing, and getting beyond
his depth was fast drowning.
Hon. John Nichols, born and raised in Caro-
line county, died at st. Paul, Mimi. ON the 29th
OF july last
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
TNO PHYSICIANS.

LIebreich's Croton Choral Hydrat new hypnotic
which, unlike the ordinary chlora acts the
bral nerves and not on the heart. For sale by
X. BRINGHUkST 4 CO.,
ApOthecaries,
Onrnar airth and Markef atraafa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
T .00K! LOOK! LOOK!
NHEAP COAL.

NHEAP COAL.
For sale, a large stock Of Lehigh and Shanokin
Coal. Persons wishing 10 buy the genuine Harlegh
LehiRh and Excelsior Rhamokin Goals will please
send In their orders early we confidently expect
to be more pressed with orders this season than
ever. Coal VIII be no lower and may be higher as
the season advances.
JOSEPH FoUT,
Orange and Water Streets, and at the
aprl9.ly-of Wharf Of ]. Morton Poole , Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
DsiEY Gpawa,ertieG.
JENKINS 4 ArkINaoA-

WILMER ATKINSON. ON,...,,..,..,.. .P.Lu...r.
sw-For Terms, Etc., See Second Page.