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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
The z. & ID. RaiIroad.

EXCURSION FROM PoMEIoY TO DELAWARE CITY YES
TERpAY-LooATIoN OF sTATIoNs-UNIoN DEPOT
AT LANDENBERd, &c.
Yesterday, the officers of the p. 4 D. r. r., in
special car attached to locomotive from the
New Jersey Central, passed over the road from
Pomeroy to Delaware City, for the purpose of
locating stations. The Car was fitted up with
every convenience for comfort, and plentifully
supplied witha large variety of Refreshments
served by couple of white -bibbed walters
On the Delaware end, the action of the Direc-
tors in locating and naming the stations already
in use was unanimously confirmed.
Upon the Pennsylvania end it was unanimous
ly agreed that neat commodious station houses
should be built at Landenberg, Avondale, Chat
ham, Doe-Run. Pomeroy, and at other places
along the route as the business of the road may
require, No definite action however has yet
been taken.
IT is generally understood that the station
house at Landenberg is to bo built conjointly
between the directors of the p. Il d. and the
W. IL W. Railroads.
No definite time is yet fixed upon in which to
commence the running of trains but it is expect
ed that the road will be in full operation by the
first Of June, probably sooner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Neighboring Counties,

Oxford will revive its Medical Society.
The Benevolent SOCIETY," at Oxford has teen
incorporated.
Secretary Boutwell, was visiting West Ches
ter on uesday.
An effort is being made to form new town
In Cumru township, Berks county.
Am attempt was made at Chester, yesterday,
to lauuch ship, but she wouldn't move
The Soldiers Orphans School at Chester
Springs will participate in thedecoration ceremo-
MES at Easton,
-Venders Of liquor travel all over Cheste :
county selling fancy labelled bottles as bitters
This is the way prohibition is evaded.
Geo. Cox & Co. wadding mill at Fleetwood,
Berks county, was burned by supposed incen-
diary fire, day two ago. Loss $35, 900; insur-
ance Sc, 600.
DIR. E. Lane shofield OF Lancaster, has
patient in Kansas. Now, practicing with pa
tients 80 far of is not very convenient and so
the DR.. has gone West to bring his patient
home.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
nnnfh of Chief InnIlcn Chnnn.

Tho decease of the Honorable Salmon p
Chase, Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court OF
the United States, is telegraphed us, to-day.
The announcement will painfully surprise and
shock the whole country, for though he has been
in failing health, no recent intimation has been
given of severe illness.
Judge Chase was a native Of Ohio, born in
1903, and had served as Governor of that State,
and in Congress both as Senator and Represen-
tative. In 1861, when President Lincoln organ
lied his Cabinet, he appointed Mr.. Chase to
the Treasury Department and his admins
tration OF its duties from March of that
year, until the close OF June, 1864, was marked
by extraordinary ability and success. The In
ternal Revenue Department was established and
organized under his charge, with Governor Bout
well at its head, and his financial measures os
pecially the greater ones of issuing the green
back currency, and establishing the System OF
national banks, were at once energetic, bold and
successful In December, 1868, both Mr.. Chase
and Mr.. Seward had rendered their designations
to President Lincoln, but they were not accept
ed, but at the end of June, 1864, Mr.. Chase
withdrew from the Cabinet.
On October 18th of the same year, the death
of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney left vacancy
at the hoad of the Supreme Bench and to this
place tho President, with a magnanimity which
did him honor, appointed Mr. Chase, on Decem-
Der 9Th.
Judge Chase was emphatically one of tho
abest men the country has ever produced ye
he had his conspicuous deficiencies. He pos-
sessed a statesmanlike mind, but he could not
always avoid the managing arts of the politician
His character was judicial, and his methods log
ical and analytical but he was not able even af-
ter he assumed the gown Of the Bench, to give
up his long entertained aspirations for the Pres
idency-desires which ought to be forever ban
lshed by one who becomes judge Of the Su-
preme Court.
These were however, blemishes upon which
We do not mean to dwell. For his conspicuous
devotion to the cause of Human Freedom, his
great abilities as Governor, Senator, and secre-
tary we profoundly honor Salmon P. Chaee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
A Recollection and a Record.

PRETTY WAITER GIRL YEARS Ado-A GOOD RE-
CORD AND PARDoN-JEALoUsY, A MURDER IN
SANITY, IMPRISONMENT, coNTRITIoN AND FREE
DOM.
At the close Of the days when tho "pretty wait
or girl" was not the mere abstraction she is now
TO the rollicking blades about town. shot was
hred in a public theatre from pistol in the
hands OF lover ftenzied with jealousy. The
murderous ball took the life Of girl who had
performed the role of pretty waiter on tn, rell
stage of life in one OF our then numerous free
concert saloo2s. A God-fearins and peopls-lov
ing Mayor seized the occasion of the shock
which ran through the community to wipe ont of
existence these fostering sores on the body poll
tic, and ever since the city boasts her ''provin-
calsm in 80 far as to be free from Bowery
olives" and similar Metropolitan places of
amusement above the pavement But it is not
the purpose OF this local to recall the tragic
death Of
MAGGIE BAER
seven years ago, but merely to notice the last
scene in tho drama, scene in which--to carry
out the metaphor--all the audience riso TO their
feet, and applaud the actor who played the GRIM
inal with such terrible intensity.
William Mcguire, a man now more than 25
years OF age, was convicted of murder in the se-
cond degree--the murder of Maggie Baer as re-
ferred to-and entered the walls Of our Peniten-
tiary an insane man, and continued so for near
ly six months after the judgment of the court,
From the time he recovered his reason up to
about ten days ago by his orderly conduct re-
spectful obedience, and sincere contrition for
crime, he gained the sympathy and good will Of
his keepers, warden and inspectors of the prison,
and when his friends sought executive clemency
none were more willing than those who had
seen his daily life to join in the recommends
ton FOR his pardon in escape of two years more
imprisonment.
GOVERNOR HARTRANFT,
In exercising for the first time his preogative of
mercy followed in the ster of Governor Curtin
and those magistrates who had preceded him,
and paid the prison inspectors tho respect due
them by asking their Judgment as to the adysa-
bility of a pardon in this case The answer
was given in warm recommendation. and tho
Governor pardoned the prisoner. He goes to
his home in neighboring city with the respect
and good wishes of those who know him here
PhtIdde,phid Press, 6h.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Industrial News.

Tho employing carpenters of New York held
conferences yesterday with their men to settle
the question of labor hours and wages. The en-
poyers arc willing to pay the So. so for ten hours
but the men want it for eight hours.
Several of the Rhode Island mills which were
running on Saturday arc now closed The crisis
Of the strike is expected about the close of this
week.
For some time past, the men employed at the
blacksmith shops of the Eighth Avenue Rail-
road in New York, have been threatening to
strike for higher wages, On Monday evening
the superintendent discharged them ali, and
filled their places with uon-society men. Trou-
bic being feared, yesterday, a guard of police
was placed around the shops. In consequence
Of the discharge of the Eighth Avenue men,
the Sixth Avenue Railroad Company's horse
shoers struck, yesterday. but their places were
also filled by non-U Union men
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Musical.

THkwEsLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE CONCERT.
We have nothing but praise to bestow upon
the concert by the Wesleyan Female College last
evening. The concert was given in the hall Of
tho college, and in the presence of well-filled
room, principally ladies'. Assistance was rem
dered by Messrs. Hoffecker and Chrissy, whom
the President wished it to ba understood were
not members of the College,
The programme was well arranged selection
ol popular music, very difficult in some OF its
parts, but well rendered by the artistic minds
which attempted it, The piano solos. by Miss
MetZ and Miss Powell were fine exhibitions of
musical SKILL while the violin solos of Prof
otlegler were rapturous. They were received by
% tie audience with tremendous outbursts of APP
pause, and loudly encored. Miss Ormond, OF
the facnlty, filled q conspicuous part in tho con-
gept' 1pt' and whether at the piano or attempting
uhhcult operatic airs, was alike graceful and
ssuccessful, and received merted recognition
rom the audience. Miss Kaufman, ALWAYS a
IaNorlte, because free from affectation sang yery
sWeetly, - Weel may the Keel Row." and was en-
coTed The DUETS, trios and quartetts, were
we wei rendered and received The quartette,
=. see our Oars" by Misses Smallwood and Ac-
toh and Messrs. Chrissy and Hoffeckergwas re-
PeSted by special request.
me entertainment was an especially pleasant
Que que throughout, and deserved the success
which 1t won.
cANTATA OF LAILA.
'uA"oy efehinBt may 0lbtI tho cantata
ot ''Laila" will beperformed at the Opera House
Ior the benefit of the Girls Department of No. /
School.
Inc story of "Laila" is a very pretty one,
anu points wholesome moral A large com.
pahy piu OF mountain girls gathered together in
M p,c'nle style, in grove, and while partaking of
s0 she spread which they have prepared, some fai-
sigt .;es disguised as beggars, appear and ask as
sa s,1.atce: They meet with cold rebuffs from all
save Laa, who proffers assistance, and finally
prevails upon her companions to do likewise
ana later IN the day, Laila strays away from her
oot otpanons and is lost in the depths OF the for
eia eIs greatly to her own discontinue and the
harm ama OF her companions, who go in search of
asa ael. AS they are about to withdraw from the
s.oye at evenfall, Laila is reproduced by the
.aiiles who say that her kindness induced them
nt restore her to her friends.
C,ae me music will be under the direction of Prof.
6ana assisted by Miss Rowland, and already
sssty ase they begun the training of the children.
oU, sy Will be provided to produce and bring
0sS NUN inly all the parts of the story.
uylt ttlchets are now being sold by the children.
R1,',ma may be exchanged for reserved seats at
97,,s lman, Thomas d Co.'s on and after the
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
PERSONAL AND pAaTlouLAa.
About May 2Oth, We may expect some news
from the LAVA I3eds. -a.a

About May 20th We may expect some news
from the Lava Beds.
Won Moltlze shocked sensitive American at
Bancrofts banquet by drawing out bandanna
and giving sneeze that tipped oyor his coffee.
The American plug hat is used TO measure
potatoes in by the Sandwich Islanders, while in
san Domingo it serves as a most for setting
hens.
-Ga1brldi is reported 30 dan gerously Ill that
his death may be looked for at any moment He
was born at Nice, July 22 1907, and is therefore
in his Goth year.
Tho James Fisk, Jr., monument. to be
erected at Brattleborough, will be seven feet
broad at the base, and twenty-six feet high,
very rich in detail.
"A Tennessee locomotive threw woman and
child over fence, aud the woman coming down
all right, scolded her husband for leaving his
wagon on the track.
"A North Carolina doctor wanted to put his
skeleton whore 1t would do the most good, and
left it to tho Anatomical Museum 1t might well
be labeled" pro bono opablioo."
"A witness in a case in one of tho Pittsbure
courts, on being asked his age. said he didn't
know exactly how old he was. His mother had
died when he was very young, and he had never
any talk with his father on the subject. He
thought he might be thirty-one or thirty weight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

To WHAT EXTENT RAILROADS ARE LIABLE-
Some time ago, locomotive on the Baltimore
Central Railroad set fire, by a spark from the
smoke stack, to grass field belonging to Jona-
than Hopes, in Chester county, and resulted in
out-buildings, and part of his dwelling. Mr..
Hoopes brought suit against the Company, and
was awarded $2,300 damages. Judge Butler,
however, decides that under the decisions of the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania the Railroad
fence, and haystack; and not for the barn and
other buildings that the fire was not communi-
Gated to the buildings directly by the defendant,
but by the hay-stack-'an intermediate agent
The defendants act was not therefore the i'm
mediate, but the remote, cause of the injury; and
consequently he is not responsible. He, there
fore, orders reduction of the award for DANA
ges to 5000
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

Tho ship Tennyson, of Newburyport, from
Calcutta for Boston, is reported lost at sea-
She had on board a cargo of East India produce,
valued at $325,000. The vessel and freight
money were valued at $11O, ,OOO making total
loss of S435,OO0.
very heavy rain storm prevailed in New Or
leans from about o'clock on Monday evening
until O'Clock yesterday morning. During the
twelve hours 1-16 inches of rain fell. the fall
for eleven hours being 616 inches. In the early
part OF the storm schooner was struck by
lightning, and one man was killed and another
severely wounded.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
The clayton House.
AnRIyALs ur mol 1.aO 2. M.. no.,

ARRIVALS UP TO 1.3O P. M. TODAY
Thos. II. Jollifre, Baltimore.
J. Wilton Hagy. Phila.
Chas McKnitt. st. Paul.
j. II. Hofrode, Phila.
A Hughes, Landenberg.
Il. O. Chandler, "
J. r. Barker, Williamsport.
Isaac s. Emmett, Phil.
IL. j. King, N. Y.
Lewis p. Bush, Jr., city.
u. II. Steward, Lewes, Del.
Mrs. Steward,
II. Il. Dimnick. New York.
Z. d. Sewall, Washington, D. C.
+. NJ. Crook, Baltimore, Md.
i. S. Reed, d"
Mrs. yane & Son, st. Louis, Mo.
Dol. Henry Finegan, city.
Paul d. Van Hook, Phila., Pa.
Il. W. Marsh. Conn.
/. NJ Heck, Philadelphia, Pa,
William Edger, Canada.
g. W. Wales, Philadelphia.
A Cause, Jr., Pa.
James Price, Phila Pa.
Herman Winter, Brooklyn.
Philip p. Armstrong and wife, Phila. Pa.
O. s. Solomon and wife, Maryland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

The Senate OF New Jersey yesterday passed a
local prohibition bill, not excepting cider OF
beer.
The Post-Oifice Department had received, up
to yesterday morning, orders for II 500, 600 Of
the new postal cards.
william Mahan, working man, was run over
and killed by train at Oatasauqua, Pa, yester.
cay morning. He leaves five children
The new law in Massachusetts, against the sale
of "strong" beer and lager, went into effect yes
tersay. Orders for its enforcement were issued
by the chief State Constable to his subordinates,
George B. Taliafero, aged 65, a commission
merchant OF baltimore, was run over by an ex-
and so badly injured that his recovery is doubt.
full,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
spain Dstermlned 20 HoId on 10 Cuba

President Figueras, in his reply to the speech
of General Sickles, on Saturday. declared that
Spain was fully capable of realizing tho glorious
works of Washington but in the meantime the
national patrimony should not be diminished
while the government was in the hands of the
RaDublicana
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Commercial Reports.
pHILApKLPH1A MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, May 7.
Cotton steady at 1916@2O1z. Flour Is lair
demand for best grades, others dull and nomi-
nal superine S5@559 extras l606.75 Penna
Ohio Indiana extra family, S8@975. Rice flour
steady at $4.62 Wheat active for choice des-
oriptions red $1.95 amber $2@S2.O5; amber
spring, 81. 80@51.85. Rye firm ,at 65 common
fair demand yellow 65 mixed 64. Oats moder-
ately active; wheat 51@5716; mixed 48049 !;
Whiskey steady at 81. Gold f796.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
bad Rornle In The RnnI...

Major James Lindsay, U. s. Pension Agent at
st. Louis, has just found out that his books do
not add up. right. The mistake amounts to
S22 900, and is ascribed by Lindsay "solely to
the incompetency of the accountants" He is
said, however. to have 'fmade that amount good
out of his own private funds" Notwithstanding
this he has been suspended by the authorities
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
THIRD EDITION.
Amusements.
THE AIMEE PERFORMANCE.

THE AIMEE PERFORMANCE.
Tickets may be had at Boughman, Thomas. d
Co.'S, for the performance at the Opera House,
tomorrow evening of the burlesque opera Of La
Grdnde Duchesse.b by Mile. Aimee, and her compa-
ny. We need hardly say to those who love Often
bach that Aimee is regarded as one of his most
beautiful, brilliant, and audacious Interpreters.
HowE's GREAT LONDON CIRCUS.
Which has already been repeatedly referred to
in our columns, exhibits, on Tuesday of next
week, the 18th, afternoon and evening, on the
College lot, Delaware Avenue.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
The BIodoc War.

FIVE CAR LoADs OF TROOPS TO THE FRONT.
ST. Louis, May 7.
Five carloads of U. s. infantry passed through
here. to-day, for the seat of the Modoc war.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Singular Fatality on shipbOnr.i,

A Dutch family, consisting of father, mother
ship NeUdda at Liverpool, for San Francisco.
When the vessel arrived at the latter port there
was no one of the family surviving, All had died
at sea- although there was no contagious disease
on board, and the health!of the other passengers
was good.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Indiana.

THE INDIANAPOLIS ELECTION DEMOCRATIC MAY
oR-THE REst OF THE oFFIoERs REPUBLICAN.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 7,
Foil returns sgives Mitchell, Democrat for
Mayor, 1913 majority. The balance of the ticket
is Republican,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
nInrrIs nIItcLnll Gaming.

A letter recsived in this city, this morning +,
from Mr.. Thomas W. Brown, her business agent,
announces the intention Of Maggie Mitchell to
come to Wilmington, about the 2lst inst. We
are unable to make further announcement.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

Boston and Chicago are companions in afllic-
ton. Tho former has her beer cut of, to-day,
and in the latter, the bar-rooms are to be closed
by law at eleven p. m; just at the beginning of
the evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

A waterfall 1900 feet high, or more than
twelve times the height Of Niagara, has been
discovered in British Guiana. 1t was the guiana
OF course, that produced this prodgious growth,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

The Reading Times and Dispatch appeared
yesterday in handsome new dress of type. We
congratulate our brethren of that sound and en-
terprising establishment, and hope that they may
i've long and be happy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

Still the people of other countries leave their
old homes for this side of the Atlantic. On
Saturday, and Sunday, four ocean steamers ar
rived in New York heavily loaded with emigrants
from Europe, bringing total of 5000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
ChIsf Justice Chane.

HIS DEATH FROM APoPLExY, THIS MORNING.
New YORK, May 7.
Chief Justice Chase died, at 1OA. NJ, to-day,
from an attack OF apoplexy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Horrible Railroad Accident.

VIENNA, May7.
A despatch from Perth brings the intelligence
Of a shocking railway accident near that city.
Twenty-one persons are reported killed, and
forty injured. Six Of the carriages were COM
pletely demolished.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

Judge Townsend, of Appoquinimink, sends us
Communication in reference to the route Of
his railroad. The statement in our report, yes
terday, was on the authority of the Secretary,
Mr.. Robbins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

The Centennial Commission will meet at the
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, to-day. There
will be an election for officers and other busi-
ness ofimportance will be transacted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
stokes Case.

THE SUPREME COURT DENIES NEW TRIAL
New YORK. May7.
The Supreme Court denied motion for new
trial in the Stokes case, and affirmed tho judl g.
ment Of the Court below.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
THE ELECTION AT ELKToN, MONDAY
Has there Been Another DIunstere

ship arrived at Queenstown yesterday, which
reports having passed large American ship on
fire. The burning vessel had apparently been
abandoned. Has there been another disaster /?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

The whole business portion Of Trenton, La,
excepting two stores, was destroyed by fire yes
terday morning. The loss is estimated at $500,
900, one-half Of which is covered by insurance,
mostly In New Orleans. as zl5f
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

BLOWING UP or THE vEsssEL--ADDrTIoHAI BODIES
FOUND.
HALIFAX, May
The steamship Atlantic has been completely
blown up and nothing Is to be seen above ii o
water.
Fourteen bodies were recovered on Sunday
and Monday.
Very few valuables were found.
The blowing up of the steamer is condemned
as injudlcious.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Boston.

oAKEs AMEs GROWS wEAKER-THREE OF sHIP-
WRECKED CREW SAVED.
Boston, May7,
oakes Ames is gradually growing weaker.
Only three of the crew of the ship Teanyson,
which foundered at sea February 22d, were
saved. They foated eight days on pieces OF
wreck.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

II Senator Bayard and CAsserly can always
correctly judge of the wants of transportation,
they are the very mon to inspect the proposed
Virginia canal ways
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Tennessee.
THE BUSINESS PORTION OF PARIS DUnNEp.

TIE BUSINESS PORTION OF PARIS BURNED.
LOUISVILLE, May Z.
The entire business portion of Paris, Tennes-
see, was destroyed by fire. yesterday. The loss
is one hundred thousand dollars, and the insur-
ance small
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

Butter was down to 40 cents per pound in
Market, this morning.
The new lamps, like the one at 9Th and Mar
ket streets, are a decided improvement on the
old ones, 30 far as appearance is concerned, at
least
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Sudden Death.

DECEAsE OF MRS. GENERAL WOOL.
Troy, N. Y, May7.
The widow of the late Major General Wool,
died suddenly. this morning, aged SO.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
1eaths.

MoLEAR-on May 9th, Annie B. McLear.
The relatives and friends Of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from the residence of her father
John McLear, No. 1927 Market street, Gu Thursday
morning sth ms, at II O'Clock, without further
notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
The Great Rxnosition.

The Vienna exhibition is improving, although
there are not 30 many visitors as were expected,
All departments are filled with goods, except
that OF the United States, which is still empty.
Great indignation is felt by the American exhibit
tors at this state of things. Tho public have been
admitted daily since the 1st of May.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

HEFUHI OF TIE bIHHAL BEKVIUE.
WASHINGTON. May Z.
Probabilities: For Middle States, and
Lower Lakes, diminishing pressure, lower tenn
perature, Northeasterly and Southerly wiads,
cloudy and rainy weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
Spain

SURRENDER OF A BAND OF uARLIsTs.
MADRID, May, 7.
A band of oarlists, commanded by Don Alr-
house, is surrounded by the Republicans, thirty
three miles North West of Barcelona
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07

Butter is tasting more of grass, and less Of
greenbacks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-07
.ARRATT'S ELECTRIC DISKS

Are self-acting, clean, comfortable and durable.
They are worn with relief In Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Local Pains, Weakness, Lameness, Sc. They
supply gentle now of constant electricity and have
q wider range of use and help in the above named
class OF troubles than the Crdinary battery Sold bF
E BRINGHURST CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market streets,