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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
WILMINGTON. BKL..
Tuesdas Aftsrnoon. April 2s.
TWO M0N0P0LIEs IN A FTGHT-MR- COW
EN- RIGHT, FOR 0HCR

very cheerful case of diamond-cut diamond,
was that just decided in the Philadelphia oonrts,
the parties being the Adams Express Company
aud the Philadelphia Reading Railroad Com
pany, In general squabbles between these tough
old Monopolies, we confess we sympathize alto
gethsr with those who don't care cent which
wins, but in this particular case Mr.. Gowen and
his railroad for once seemed to be right. There
had been contract between the express compa-
ny and the railroad to carry the formers cars at
tached to fast trains their road at fixed rates
this contract to be terminAble upon sixty days
notice from either party. This notice was given
by the railroad company and from the expiration
of the contract that terminated they declined to
carry the. express oompAny's cars or goods over
the road upon any other basis than that which
resulated the cars and goods Of ..other persons,
I'd ct the same time started the express bust
ness over the road upon their own account
This caused the trouble. The Adams monop-
oily would not quietly consent to be kicked on
Of the large business which they enjoyed over
the Readings lines. and accordingly suit was
commenced in its behalf by its President, Mr..
Dinsmore, and a gentleman named Gambloss,
who was a stockholder in both corporations,
Cjmpany from carrying on its own express bu-
sinees. The result was reached on Friday, when
the Court decided in favor of the defendants,
and the Railroad, so far, wins its fight
The assumption of the Adams Company that
i: had right to transact the express business Of
the Reading Railroad and that the latter could
not forbid its enjoying the right, was wonder
fully cheeky assumption, and Mr.. Gowen, in
taking the control of all the carrying that is done
over his line is only doing justice to it, and to
the stockholders in his corporation. Most per-
sons, We presume, are ignorant Of the scandal
GUS extent to which the revenues Of many rail-
roads have been bled by the fast freight lines, :"
the sleeping-car owners, and the express COM
panies. These parasites have listened on the best
business of the railroads. leaving the latter to
transport the cheapest freight and ordinary travel
In many cases. the officers Of the railroads
have themselves been interested in the con-
tracts granted to these parties. and have grown
rich by giving away from the railroad treasures,
to their private pockets, privileges and profits
which they should have watched and preserved.
Mr.. Gowen is the first railroad president. 80 far
IS We know, to re-assums his express carrying,
and unless he is ultimately beaten by the Adams
Monopoly, which will of course, interfere with
and embarrass him in every possible man.
ner, he will have established good precedent
for the other railways OF the whole country.
They ought to provide their own sleeping-cars,
to transport their fast freight, and carry their
own express matter, and probably az the Read
ing Railroad sets the example, they may follow
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
The Herse-shse.
President Atlantic, Mississippi

MEETING OF ENGINEERS TO ADOPT PLAN FoR THE
REMOVAL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AT THE HoRss
SHOE SHOALS.
The commission appointed to devise means
and decide upon the best plan for the removal
Of the distractions at the Horseshoe, on the
Delaware river have been holding private meet
ings in Philadelphia.
The measures suggested are three in number /:
first, breaking up ice and removing it by active
machinery second, meliorztive treatment of the
locality by works OF construction and by improve
ment of the waterway and third, avoidance of
the obstructed part OF the river by the construc-
ton of lateral unencumbered channels.
The river swells out from its natural width at
the Horseshoe shoals, which form a cove on the
Jersey shore. The width at this point il . mile
and an eighth, or 1900 feet. The average width
o. the river above and below is 1000 feet. The
floating ice is forced upon the shoals, and forms
an obstruction which materially interferes with
the commerce ofPbiladelphis.
1t is proposed to construct an artificial water
way of continuous sections of iron piling. The
Jersey line of piling will extend from Gloucester
Point to Eagle Point, and the Pennsylvania line
from GreenWich Point to the north end Of
League Island The length OF each section will
be about two miles and will cost about 81 900 00O
Thursday the board adjourned until May 13
without arriving at any definite decision 1t was
understood that they would have . conference
meeting with a committee of Councils but
through come Misunderstanding the Council
committee were not notified. In the mi Idle of
May the water in the river will not be a. high as
at present. and it is the intention of the board
personally to inspect the ground.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
LITERARY NOTICES.

Among our American story writer's, the Rev.
erend Edward Eggleston is taking quite prom
nent position. He has now printed three stories
of rural life, founded, as their structure and
details bear witness, on an observation of real.
Character among the people of the Interic l
States. The latest is The Mystery of Metropolis
othe 1t is good story, told with rim and
naturalness. 1t will serve the authors purpose,
of portraying correctly certain forms Of Ameri-
can life and manners, most admirably while
through it all runs love-story whose attractive
ness is not lessened that its hero and heroine are
dVellers on the frontier, and are rude as nature
about them. 1t will be read with general inter
es.. and start the tears and move the risibles.
alternately. Wereceive the book from Orange
Judd Co, the publishers, through Porter Il
Co of this city.
..-Hdrper,s Weekly, in it's last Issue, announces
that Colonel ForneylE exec ediugly graphic and
interesting Anecdotes and "Reminiscences OF
Public Mem will be published at an early day by
Harper Brothers. These "reminiscences orig
inally appeared in the Washington Sunday
Chronicle, and for two years formed one Of the
principal attractions Of that journal. The pub
lie men were not merely these who had distin-
gnished themselves in the halls of Congress- but
also those who had attained eminence at the
br, in diplomacy, in literature, medicine, the
Drama, in journalism, or had fought their way
10 the front in any Of the industries of life.
The Atdine, for May, has not only wealth
or engraYlngs, as usual, but some excellent
literary matter. The poems and sketches are
among the very best that the magazines of the
month AFFORD. "Pierres Crime, by Mrs. Kate
Putnam Osgood 'Poe's Early Poems, by Frank
Jocelyn. and what Shall We Name the Babv -
by Mr.. stoddard, are sufficiently good to distract
the attention of the reader entirely from the
beauty and perfect execution of the pictorial de-
partment In the latter are included a fine
marine view, 'The Lee Shore" by Mr.. F. H. De
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
ExteauIss sf The Delaware 3. n. Line.

WHAT GEN. MALONE SAYS ABOUT THE ROUTE TO
oHKRRYsroHK.
The following letter, written by General Ma
hone, Of Virginia, is recently published:
LHNcHBURe. Va.
April 10, 1873.
DEAR SIR: In reply to your letter of the l6th
inst, desire to say briefly, that made the
survey many years ago, for . railway beginning
either at Cberrystone or Cape Charles, and trav-
ersing the Eastern Shore counties to the Mary
land line. The results Of this survey were TO
disclose that railway could be built over that
ground taking Cape Charles as the initial, abb
solutely straight or Cherrystone, with one
curve, and that no place upon . grade greater
than eight feet all the way upon a slight en-
bankment, no cuts, no bridge, one culyert. l
take it that irst-clAss road could be built there
In this day st an average cost OF Sl2, 500 per
mile, ready for an equipment.
The object In that day was to establish
more direct coast line route betweeR New York
and the South, via Norfolk, crossing the Della
ware near the Breakwater by ferry and by fer
ry from Cape Charles TO Norfolk Philadelphia,
in that time, manifested some interest in this
enterprise, looking then to Norfolk as her port
OF entry, and to some extent perhaps on this
account the Eastern Shore road, 80 called, was
more rapidly pushed down the Peninsula.
The construction Of this road from Cape
Charles, or Cherrystone. to connect with the
road already built from Philadelphia, could not
fail. as you suppose, to stimulate the cultiya-
ton OF fruits and vegetables on the Eastern
Shore counties, and would create, doubtless, 9
large traffic in oysters and fish, for northern
markets.
The saving of anything like eight or nine
hours between Norfolk, Philadelphia and New
York over the Bay route, would attract large
travel. not 30 much for the bay, for that route
is taken mainly for Baltimore, but from that
route known a. the coast, via Washington, Rich
mond and Weldon and it would laFaw from our
A. N. & o. r. r., converging at Norfolk, which
now leaves it at Lynchburg for PhilAdelphiA and
Norfolk.
should not suppose that the people of the
Eastern Shore would hesitate to give the right
Of way for the construction Of this road and they
could we'll afford, it seems to me, to subscribe
else, 600 to its capital stock, especially il the
payments were continued to be made upon the
completion of the work.
Our company would look upon such Inns, ,oon-
nected with it by reliable steam ferry service
with the most friendly interest. You're, &c,
VIM MALONE,
President Atlantic, Mississippi L Ohio R, R.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
Cmy Superintendent Of Public scho, Is,


The Board of Education, last evening, re-
elected Mr. David W. Harlan, the present Super
intendeDt Of the Public Schools of this city, by a
unanimous vote, and subsequently, his salary
was fixed at $500. Hitherto, it has been $780,
an amount by no means commensurate with the
laoors involved in the position. This action Of
the Board is certainly complimentary to Mr.,
Harlan, and, in our Judgment, it is we'll
deserved. The Superintendent has labored since
bis occupancy of his present place, with great
patience and fidelity, to systematic the schools,
and bring order out of the chaos which prevailed
a few years ago. Naturally enough, his changes
have been resented and resisted, and he has met
with discouragements where he should have been
helped. In future, it is to be hoped that all
those in charge Of the Schools Board, Supsrin-
tendent, and Teachers-will be harmoniously
associated in their common duty and object of
laboring for the success Of the schools.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
spfftal gutires.
Inventors

VIII consult their own interest ard insure a safe
speedy and prompt transaction Of their business by
communicating with LOUIS BAGGER 4 CO., solicit
tors OF Patents AMI AttOrneys-at- aw No clio sixth
St, N. W Inesr the U. s. Patent Onlce,) p. D. Box
~, washington d. g. All letters, ,incloEing three
cent. postage Ltamn, will receive prompt attention
and answer. Bear In mind that apparently trivial
inventions or Improvements are often the most
valuable. Copies OF oll patents issued, and draw
ings, vill be furnish It reasonable cost Our fees
are extremely mode :, and all cases are prepared
and attended TO immediately. Give us a trial.
m Inn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
HGoo,l-B,e CoIonrI.

The following anecdote has outlived its early
youth, but it stlll reads we'll John PhPnix tells
the story that he was one day leaving San Fran
cisco by the steamer Everybody else was TAX
ing leave Of friends-bu he did not know a soul
in the crowd Ashamed of his loneliness, as
the boat sheered off he called out in loud
voice, Goodbye. Colonel !" and to his great
delight. every man on the wharf took of his hat
and shouted, Colonel, good-bye''
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

Haas IA Trout Brook" dnsof Oasilsar's f1ost
delightful studies ''City Girls and County
Girls," by Dore, and " Unbiddsn Guests, after
Monquist. Among the remaining engravings
are series Of sketches Of It's nsw Chicago, which
has evidently arisen from the ashes greatly i'm
proved By its passage through the fire.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
Pratt's Astral OF

Supplies fully the want for perfectly safe and reli-
able Illuminating Oil for family use, free net only
from the danger OF an explosion, but from the dam
ger Of the mud igniting should the lighted lamp be
upset 1t is free from Objectionable odor, burns In
the ordinary kerosene lamps, furnishing light un-
equaed by gas, satisfactory in every particular and
free from all apprehension OF danger. II Is put up
in one gail, i've gall. and ten gall. packages; each
can is closed with metal cap, bearing the manu-
factnrers's stamp. By purchasing these cans with
ranted with the assurance OF obtaining an oil per-
fectly pure and safe. Supplied, wholesale and re-
tail by
z BRINGHURsT 4 CO., Apsthecariea.
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
wilmington
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
INsTITuTE BUILDING.
on the Rreakfas
RoYer's hoof LInInent.

] have tested Boyer's Hoof Llniment on the feet
OF over one hundred horses. The difference in the
condition of the feet is great in its favor that
would not be without 1t for ten times its cost 1t
should be properly applied to every horses hoof, es-
pecially In the SUMMED when tina horses feet are
always In contact with the heated earth, which
dries them up and they become hard and feverish,
which produces contraction, corns, quarter cracks
contraction OF the back sinew, commonly called
"Knee Sprung" and often from the pains in the
hoofs II produces sweeney in the shoulder. We re-
commend 1t as the best preparation we ever used.
1t should be used on every horses hoof as commOR-
ly as oil is used on harness mems beots 10 keep
them In good condition. E. X. CONKLIN,
Proprietor and Superintendent Of the Continental
Stables, SAMSON Street, Philadelphia.
Z. BRNGHURsT CO., Apothecartea,
cor Sixth and Market streets
Having been appointed Agents for this popular
Hoof Mniment are fully prepared to supply It
wholesale and retail Rt the manufacturers pFicea
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
ssIssIstx Powders.

We call attention 20 oar Ssiditz Powders 50 uni
veraaly popular everywhere They are made up
fresh and pure, every few days and claim them % be
equal TO any In the MARKET fully up to the standard
To be good they must be fresh and pure. This In
our special claim, 10 prove which they need only 70
be tried. Don't forget the place to get them, at
FOSTEhS DRUG STORE,
Front and Wet afYeaia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
Fortlfy the BODY against Disease.

This is readily done by purifying all the Fluids of
the S, stem With Dr. TUFTS Sarsaparilla and
Queens Delight. Then there need be no fear of
epidemics, Chs and Fevers Bilious attacks, Rheu-
matism, SKIN Disease or Nervous ebility. BuoyRnt
heath and elasticity of spirits will be the result.
NO ONE CAN TAKE DIR. TUFTS PILLS
And remain long unwell. They increase the pow
ers OF Digestion, and excite the absor0enlB TO ac-
ion, whereby all Impurities OF the system are car
ried of. The old stereotyped opiuiOn that Caleme
must be used -. carry of the Bile" has given away
before the light of science. The Vegetable KING
dom furnishes remedy rec from all deleterious.
such are TUFTS Pills.
1.-THE BLOOD is THE LIFE"
How many diseases have their seat in the Blood
Diseases which have been treated vainly for years
in eight cases out Of ten II the blood alone was pn
rined now soon would Health and Happiness re-
turn. Dr. TUFTS Sarsaparilla and Queens Delight
is neyer-failing cure for all Blood, Scrofulous or
Syphilitic diseases.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
Pratt'a Astral OH.

Pratt's Astral OIL sold wholesale to grcceFs deal
ers and country store keepers 81 wholesale rates In
/ and gall n cans or ~ the barrel BY
@, FOSTER,
Wholesale Agent for Delaware,
Front and West gtreets Wi . Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

The Maryland Editorial Association have de
lighiful trip in prospect. On Thursday, the 18th
o. June, the annual reunion takes place in Bal
tlmore, and on the same day the Association
starts on its annual excursion. From Baltimo re,
they proceed to Richmond, via the York River
Line of Steamers thence to Huntington, on the
Ohio river, via the Chesapeake & Ohio R. R. .one
of the most romantic routes Of travel in the
country, stopping at Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs from Huntington they go to Cincinnati
ii via boat, and thence to Louisville, st. Louis,
and Chicago, when the homeward trip will be
commenced. An opportunity will be afforded to
inspect the Mammoth Cave. This will be the
longest, and, doubtless, the most pleasant, ex.
cursion, which this Association has ever made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

No news of importance has been received
from the Lava Beds since the Goth, when Lieut..
Leary's company was attacked near the camp.
The Modocs are reported to be encamped at the
blse Of the mountains on the south end of Ithe
Lava Beds. The horses of the cavalry are suf.
fering from the epizooty, and their operations
are consequently much impeded A special cou-
rier from the front, who arrived at Yreka on
Sunday night, said it was believed at headquar-
ters that the Modocs would not make another
stand, but break up in small parties.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

kAIIIeF's Horse and Cattle Powders
Fout's Cattle Powder, II. II. Il. Liniment Roberts
EmbEocation. Chicken or Poultry Powder and al
prominent Patent Aedi ines In the market, for sale
a. FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Front end West streets,
Wilmington. d. DtlaWaTo.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
SpsfM Astifss.
Pure anicea.

Gum CzmphoE, Corn Starch, Farina Oatmeal,
Coeoa, Chocolate. Arrow hoot Barley and hne ~
s0Etment Of toilet goods at the Delaware Avenue
Drug Store. w. +. ALRICHS.
WhitmaaH nns Confecfieus and Juiuse Losen-
gee. ". 4. AIARICHS, Apothecary,
800 Delaware ayenue, Opposite the Bspsist ChuTchl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

X EMoVAL,
THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK
Has been removed to its new location, in the Clay
ton House, where It is now open for business.
Six per cent has been regularly paid on deposits
since the organization OF the Bank In 1861 and II s
the expectation OF The Directors that the profits on
the a"crued capital, and the regular business will
enable the Bank to continue this rate OF dIvidends
Deposits are solicited from persons in the receipt
OF r gular incomes. from Farmers, Mechanics, and
Dealers, and from Widows and Cntdren's Estates,
and from those whose business enables them t6
Keep varying balance Of cash, I ON which, II
placed with us, they will derive an income in the
shape Of
SEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST.
A rule OF the Bank requires notice to be given
OF the withdraw of Deposits, but In all ordinary
cases depositors will be paid on demand.
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM .. hnLEs, EDWARD DARLINGTON,
GKoRdR W. BUSH, CLEMENT b. SMYrH.
NJ. L. LICHTENsTRH, GKoRGH g. CAPKIIE
JOIN +. M0LBAR- NATHANIEL r BENSON,
CHARLES w. ROWLAND, HENRY r. DURK,
JOB ID. jackson, WIN. II. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN. =. HlLLKS, President.
GBo. W. BUaH, Vice President.
apri4-u K T. TAYLOR. Treasurer
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
oanphorI camphor !

A large lot on hand and fsr sale ohesp-laid mex
pressiy foF spring use-To preserve nuffs fuFs, ear
pets and winter clothing from moths and vermin.
Nov n the tina 70 buy Also, the mcst popular In
sect Powders, Including Lyons Magnetic, The Per-
sian and others. Bug poison, Rat and Roach Exter-
minator, Zine stones Copperna, Alum, Yellow Ochre
and all housc-cleaning materials used in Spring
time, At
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets,
Wilmington. Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
Rarhers. Attentlon,

BaFbeFs, Attention.
BARRIERS, combs soaps, erushe6 sponges superior
bay rum, stick pomatum, puns, powders, and bar
bers supplies generally, &c very low prices Hair
ponads specially, always fresh and highly per-
fumed. BARRIERS Supplied at wholesale at
FOsTKK'S DRUG STORE
Front and West streets,
Wilmington. delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

EnRlIsh RAustaFd
Pure English Yellow Mustard, ground or grain.
Choice favorfng extracts, viz: ext L mon. Vanilla
Peach, ext bitter almonds ext strawberry, etc. Ali
Of the most celebrated max 9. for sale a.
FOSTkRS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets,
Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

EURNITURE AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
IL GOULD co. sell the Cheapest Furniture
GOULD co. sell the Best Furniture.
GOULD CO. sell the Strongest Furniture,
GOULD co. sell the handsOmest Furniture,
GOULD co. have the largest Stock.
GOULD CO. have all kinds of Furniture,
GOULD co. have the newest Patterna
GOULD co. offer Bargains,
GOULD co. buy and sell for cash.
GOULD co. always give Satisfaction.
GOULD CO. have great advantages in Manufac-
turing.
GOULD CO.'S Furniture is the most elegant.
GOULD CO. have Polite Attendance
GOULD co have we-lghted Stores
GOULD CO. have fur stores.
GOULD CO.,
N. z Cor. NINTH and MARKET, Nos 81 and 40
N. SECOND St, 1906 MARKEf St, and 272
S. Second Street.
PHILADELPHIA,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

MEETING OF ENGINEERS TO ADOPT PLAN FoR THE
REMOVAL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AT THE HoRsk
sHOE sHoALs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29

cox's Refined Sparkling CeIatIne.
Is reliable and cheap; always on hand at
SMITH PAINT RRS, Druggists,
Ith or
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
Best:Rehned camphor.

Put away your furs woolens, &C., with Best Re-
fined Csmphor, which you can buy to advantage at
SMITH PAINTEK's, Drugg sts,
7th and Market Sta