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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
Decoration Day,
SOLDIERS MEETING, LAST EvEN1

SOLDIERS MEETING, LAST EVENING.
A meeting of the soldiers of the late war was
held, last evening, in McLear's building, and
steps were taken making arrangements for dec
Grating the graves of their fallen comrades of
the army and navy. Allen Gawthrop presided,
and f. p Grubb acted as Secretary.
The following Committees were appointed
Flower Committee-Messrs. Swggett, Valen-
tine Grubb, McAllister, Hignutt and Murray.
Gawthrop.
The City Hall will probably be secured as a
depository for flowers, and all those who feel an
interest in this matter are requested to make
contributions
All soldiers and sailors are requested to join
in the procession on Decoration Day. There will
be no other display than the marching to the
cemeteries and strewing the graves with flowers
and small flags.
Capt. Allen Gawthrop was chosen as Marshal
for the occasion. The meeting adjourned to
meet at the call OF the Chairman OF the flower
Committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
"The Penrh WeeviI."

NEW ENEMY To THE FRUIr-DAMAGE DONE TO
THE HALE's EARLY.
Reports from about Milford declare that much
damage has been done the Hale's Early peaches
by new enemy, worm. 1t is stated that this
depredator is found in most OF those buds that
are Just willing, and varies in size from the
point of a cambria needle to u inch in length,
and under a glass bears strong resemblance in
color shape and motion to the black heart-worm
of corn, though unlike the heart-worm, this can
suspend itself by web after the manner of a
caterpillar. 1t is thought he is Matched outside
of the bud on or about the tree, eats his way in,
and then departs very soon. for although a
grower, looking for him, examined great many
buds that were dead and found the cavity, the
worm was gone When the mischief is done on
a thick shoot or terminal bud, the damage is
slight, but when a number of buds are affected
on small shoot, it is invariably killed with
the fruit that is omit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
The Swedish Servants.
THEY LEAVE MIDDLEFowN-eREArER ATTRACTION
In WTIMINgroN

THEY LEAVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ATTRACTION
In WILMINGTON.
AS has already been stated in the COMMERCIAL,
nearly all of the first party Of Swedes, who en-
gagged with employers Iabout Middletown for a
year, and whose time is just expired, have left
and come to Wilmington, expecting to get places,
here. The Transcript says they refused to re-
main longer with their employers, though offered
wages, and adds the following severe comment -
ut is certainly profitable speculation for our
citizens to bring these people here and bother
with them year when they don't understand
the language, and then have them go away as
soon as they learn enough of English to be
good for anything The Swedes are failure.
They were we'll treated here hut they want to
live in the city. We understand that all the rest
intend to leave as soon as their time of service
expires"
We have a letter, this morning, from the
neighborhood of Middletown, on the subject,
which we will use on Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

themselves prospectively erich beyond the
dreams of avarice." Our humble old friend, the
Apprentices Library, will come in for something
between quarter and 3 half million. Great
things are also expected from the art gallery and
there Is much pleasurable anticipation in that
regard.
4 sort of new departure has been made in me-
gro minstrelsy, which, IL not OF vital Importance
to our generation, has still passing interest.
The rule has been for the best establishments of
this kind to locate permanently for the Fall and
Winter season, and to travel during the summer.
An exception TO this fashion was made by the
Duprez and Benedict Company, which has for
some time travelled the year round, but other
wise the rule held good with all the leading
troupes. Last season. however, Carncross and
Dixey reversed the usual older, that is to say,
the Company has been travelling during the
whole regular season, and after a week d per-
formance here at the Arch-St. Theatre will,
about the 1st of June, disband for the summer
The managers say that the competition of tho
circus companies is too active to make summer
travelling pay, and that in winter the desire for
amuaements in town not regularly supplied is 80
great as to render that kind OF speculation profit
able That at least has been the experience of
Carncross and Dixey, and their success will
doubtless encourage others to enter the same
fold next eason. Rivalry in the cities has been
30 excessive that some such opening was needed
for burnt cork genius. There is room in Phila-
pephia for one regular Minstrel Hall, but last
winter we had two. neither OF which did striking
ly we'll, and but for the withdrawal here mem
toned there would hava been three companies
cutting enc another's throats, l might also
mention that Carnoroes, the, leader of this
troupe, having made money, and be-
come ambitious OF better things, resolved
few years SINCE to give minstrelsy
the cold shoulder and to embark in other bust
ness Before giving up the stage he had, in
fact, started music store on Eighth street,
which hourished fairly. Upon selling out the
11th street Opera House, however he embarked
in the auction business which did not do at all.
To retrieve his fortunes he once more took to
backing his face and to warbling those senti-
mental monstrosites which arepopularly believed
to be characteristic OF the colored race
INDEX
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
The unntotn Of tho HnymnIer..

We call special attention to the Concert which
will be given, on Tuesday evening, at the Opera
House, by that very meritorious organization Of
amateur vocalists, the Mendessohn Choral Union.
Upon strong solicitation, they have consented to
a ,ain render Roots beautiful and popular Can
tata of The Hdymakers, and will give it, in full,
on that evening.
Upon the occasion OF the previous perfor-
ma ice, there happened to be one or two other
musical entertainments. which divided the public
support, yet large audience was present, and
the affair was highly successful. Tuesday even
in :, there are no other public attractions, and all
our musical people should unite in giving lib
eral support to this Concert.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
ohester No,es.

Post Wilde, G.. A. II. will observe the decora-
tion ceremonies. Mr.. Snowden, OF Philadel-
phia, will be the orator of the day.
The office of Register of Wills is still vacant
with only two aspirants-Jacob @. Bsrstler and
Candy S. Smith. All the others have with
drawn.
David H. Hill of South Chester, has perfected
an invention for levelliDg billiard and other ta-
bles by means of a powerful screw.
The U. s. Revenue Marine steamer Mdnhdt-
tan, built by Weidner has left for service at the
New York station.
The May term OF the several Courts in Della
ware county, commences in Media, on Monday
next. The criminal cases are not numerous
The civil list is large and has upon it a number
of important cases.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

RECOVERY OF A STOLEN HoRsE AND ARREST OF
THE THIEF.-Week before last, an old family
horse was stolen from the stable of Mi ton Steel,
of Mermaid, Mill Greek Hid. On Monday last
the horse was offered for sale in Elkton by ne
gro named Hawkins and he and ex.sherif Denny
were about to deal, having driven into the coun-
try to try the nag, when sheriff Thomas came
along and suspcioning all was not right took
both horse and Hawkins into custody. Hawkins
subsequently confessed the theft. Mr.. Steel
has recovered his property, aud the thlef VIII be
forwarded to New Castle for whipping.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

SUMMER ExcURsIoNs.-Mr 2. Il. E. Smith in
forms us that he will make his customary excur-
sions this summer That to Mauch Chunk and
around the Switchback r. r. will be made on or
about the 9th of August that being the earliest
day possible. The trip will be further extend
ed, including ride over the new Il. H. which ID
now being built to Moores Falls, charming
and delightful spot. The excursion to New York
will not extend beyond the city this year, and
the route will be VIA the Camden d Amhoy II.
r., leaving the cars at South Amboy. The ex-
cursonists will be conveyed hence on steamer
through the harbor and as far up the Hudson
as the palisades, landing at Pier No. l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
Tho ,lInyion IIonse.
ARn1yA1s ur To 1.sO 2. M., ro-pAY


ARRIVALS UP TO 1.30 p. M. TODAY
]. Fletcher, Philadelphia.
George W. Grant, New York.
j. II. Cose, Phila.
Ii. O. Holloway and lady.
Charles Crowell, N Y.
W. IL. Thompson, Phila.
James Moor, Baltimore.
Ben Ferris, City.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Duff, Phila.
Isaac p. Beck. Pottsville.
q j. S. White, U. s. Navy.
Reuben Haines, Elkton, Md.
r.. G.. Ellegood, Concord, Del.
George W. Brown, New York.
Frank Huges, Easton, Pa.
Fred s. Edwards, Cork.
]. Phillips Il Wife, Worcester, Mass.
@. L. Umbstand, Pittsburg Pa.
Geo. H. Moore. Penn.
j. w. Seymore Phila.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
Especially reported for the Commercially

Especially reported for the Commercially
BALTIMORE, May a. 1873.
The Assembly met yesterday at o'clock, the
Moderator, Dr. Howard Crosby, in the chair.
MILEAGE COMMITTEE.
This committee reported that they had suff-
cient funds to pay the claims OF all commission
ers in full.
The report was accepted and the disbursement
ordered.
RECEPTION OF DELEGATES.
Rev. Henry d. Cause, the New York dele
gate from the reformed Dutch church Rev.
X. McCelland from the Presbyterian synod OF
Canada. Rev. G.. Patterson, aud Rev. J. Ben
nett, from the synod of the Lower Provinces OF
Canada Rev. George Bacon, from the National
Convention of tine congregation church in Amer
ica, and Rev. j. Il. Kerr from the United Presby-
teran church, presented the salntations and
christian greetings OF their respective churches.
The Moderator replied most happily and with his
irresistible humor.
THE eUsTENTATIoN SCHEME.
Rev Dr. Campbell, of Rochester, N. Y, pre-
sented the report of the standing committee re-
porting receipts for this object, to the amount
OF $S3 900, and that 30S ministers in II different
States were aided by this fund.
DIR. Campbell and DIR. Jacobus spoke in favor
of the report and it's recommendations, which
are too long to give here.
Dr. Vau Dyke, of Brooklyn, and DR.. ] q Backus,
of Baltimore, spoke in opposition, showing the
false economy OF the system, ana tne tfOuDle
and confusion in the operations of the Board of
Home Missions.
The report was not acted upon.
FINANCE BUDGET FOR 1873
Elder ]. Taylor johnson OF New York City,
presented the estimate of the amount necessary
10 be raised by the churches for the Evangelis-
tic work during the year, and the way in which
it should be apportioned.
Amount required 81 100000 to bo distributed
as follows:
Foreign Missions, 5000 OOO-s4O per cent.
Home MisssunS. S352 500-2313 per cent.
Sustentations, S52 50O-5ll per cent.
Education, $l05. .00O-7 per cent.
Church Erection $120, 0O0-S per cent.
Freedmen, $75, ,0O0-5 per cent.
Publication, SIS, ,000-5 per cent.
Ministerial Relief, 800, 1000 per cent.
MINISTERIAL RELIEF.
The standing Committee reported receipts
from the churches, amounting to SSl, 1902, against
500 79O received in the year previous.
The total number of persons aided by this
fund were 379; 1856 disabled ministers, 20i
widows and orphans Of 20 families.
The report OF the Comn4lttee was adopted un-
animously.
Governor Whyte, of Maryland, and Mayor Van
SAINT OF Baltimore, visited the Assembly during
the day and were formally received by the Mod
orator in the name of the Assembly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
j. G. H,
etormn in the We.t

Details OF the tornado, in Iowa, on Thursday
show it to have been very destructive. At Des
Moines the Methodist church was blown down,
nine houses demolished and other damage done.
Iu other localities, 1t is stated that hail-stones
measuring nine inches in diameter fell, and the
roar of the tempest WAS heard at a distance OF
ten M les. Tho same day tornado passed north
of Prairie City, ILL.,. in an easterly direction
leyelling houses and everything else in its patti
half mile in width. Several persons were kill.
ed and injured. Cairo, III. was visited yesterday
by ''the heaviest storm of wind, rain and hail
known for wears "
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

SEIZURE of Observation-Disclosures Prettyman,
was not properly stamped. The goods were put
upon the market by large dealer in Philadel-
phia. The penalty for this violation is severe.
and dealers must look out or they will bring
trouble upon themselves.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
nRArpYwINE MILLS QUoTATIoNs To. DIV
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The roads are in wretched condition.
A band of gypsies passed through the city,
this morning, going Northward. They came
from Cecil county.
Letters of administration upon the estate of
Mary A. Leonard have been granted TO William
ID. Pickels, of this CITY,
Rev. Mr. Daheen proposes to open an Eng
lish and Swedish evening school, at 8th and
Monroe streets, for the free instruction of the
Scandinavian, commencing on Thursday next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
THIRD EDITION.
The Indian war.

CUNNING sTRATAaEM OF THE 5AVAdEs-THE PEo-
PIE DEFENcELEss-THE GOVERNMENT UNABLE
TO Assist THEM.
VIRGINIA CRY, NEVADA, May "a.
The Indians were descoyered stealing lead
from the smelling works, and were traced to
their camp, where their War Council was in
progress, attended by Indians from Utah.
The people are becoming alarmed,
1t was ascertained that the Indians had bought
up all the powder, leaving the settlers defence
less, and application was made to camp Halleck
for supply, but it was refused.
No help is expected from the Government
troops, as the regular garrison of camp Hal
leck is absent in the Modoc war, leaving only
seven soldiers there. +-.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
Police CONT.

VIM. August was fined so cents and costs for
drunkenness, upon the payment OF which he was
turned ont. He became drunken agan at once |;
was again arrested and fined so cents and costs.
James Brooks, Henry Abbott and John King
1vera zach fnad 30 cents and costs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
EnRInnd.

CELEBRATION OF QUEEN uoroRIA's BIRTH DAY.
LONDON, May "a.
salutes by the ringing of bells ushered in
in Queen victorias birth day. A grand review
of the troops takes place at Aldershoot, this
evening.
Inndon will be illuminated
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
pennsylvania.

SUICIDE OF a pERANaED AND BROKEN MERCHANT.
BRsroL, May "a.
James N. Boileau, of Flushing Mills. Burks
county, suicded by drowning in Neshaminy
creek. He was lVnber merchant, who failed
recently and became deranged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

VERY SIoK.-Rev. ]. D. Merritt, Pastor of ST.,
Paul's M. L. Church, is, we are sorry to learn,
very sick with the ty ohoid fever. His condition
was not in the least improved, this morning, and
visitors are forbidden to see him. This is the
third time he has been afflicted with this lnger-
snf,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
The EI4tsn DeIn0craI-Ketiracy of q. W
ruih shank,

@. w Crnikshank. who has so ably conduc-
ted the Elkton Democrat for the past eight years,
bringing it from comparative obscurity to the
front rank among Maryland country newspa-
pers, has vacated tue chair editorial in favor OF
DR.. r. q. Mackall, who has also been admitted
to half interest in the paper. Tho DR.. wields a
fac.le pen, and will undoubtedly make good
editor. He has lofty aspirations, and poss esses
the vim to attain them. The paper will continue
TO be Democratic
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

And George Macdonald also sails home to-
day.
The old cable rates of 81 per word to Great
Britain will be resumed on and after the 1st of
June.
Josh Billings declares of porcupines that
"they hav got destiny to phull. 1t may be
only hole in the ground, but they kan phil
that az phull az it will hold"
Richard Harrington. ESQ, will deliver the
address to the Graduates, at the Commence
ment in the Law Department of National Uni
versity, at Washington, on the 2Sth inst.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

SWEDISH LABoRERs ON THE BERKs County r..
R,-Hawman d Co., contractors on the Berks
County Railroad, have employed on their Sec
ton near New Tnpoli, about 20 Swedes as labor
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
9eaths.

ZANE in this city, on the 22d inat Ella j. zane.
aged 20 years.
Inc relatives and friends OF the family are re-
sp9ctfullY invited to attend her funeral, from the
residence OF her father, T5 Monroe street. on Mon
day afternoon next, at O'Clock. Services a5 ~
ntnlnnk- i
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
Industrial News.

Trouble is brewing between the operators and
the coal miners in Schuylkill county. The for
mer demand that the mlners shall enter the
mines before seven O'Clock in the morning and
remain until half-past five in the evening. This
the workmen are inclined to resist. A local pa
per says that compliance with this order will
kill miners faster than the German war killed
Frenchmen." 1t is probable that strike will be
the resut--the end said to be aimed at by mines
owners, as many of the collieries are now work
ed at positive loss Of money
The Lackawanna Iron and Goal Company's rail
mill at Scranton is now turning out 900 tons a
week of finished rails. The puddle mills of this
company made during the month of January H.,
451 tons OF puddle bar. being, it is claimed, the
largest amount ever turned out in a like period
by the puddle mills of any one company in
America,
The customer boot and shoe makers in sever
al OF the priloipal shops of Bostt N are on a
strike for higher wages. They are sansuine OF
SUCCESS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
Marriages.

TOWNSEND "Wednesday the 18th inst
Bt st Paul's, r. E. Church, in Petersburg, Va, by
the Rev. DR.. Wiugneld, W. Fiak Townsend and
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
nRGANIZ ED I SIS.
JOHN M'LEAR & SON,
EXCHANGE AND DEPOSIT BANK.
No. 6O2 MARKET STREET.

WlLmlNdTONt DELL
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, Subject to Check at sight
Same as at National Bank,) solicited from nrms
corporations, and individuals.
FIVE PER CENT INTEREsT per annum allow
ed on deposits. payable on demand.
SPECIAL ARRANG EMENTS for interest made on
deposits of specific sums for fixed periods
COLLIE TIONS OF Dividends, Notes, 1 terest
Drafts, &C., made with despatch, and accounted for
the day payment is received.
CHECKS on inks, in Philadelphia, New York,
Boston, Baltimore, Delaware, Pennsvlvania and
Washington, will be credited on receipt of CUSTOM
eTs Ht par.
BONDS STOCKS, GOLD, &c. - Government Se-
curitiei Go d, State Bonds, Railroad Bonds and
StsCgs bought and sold on commission. Local Sc
curilies speciality. Being represented In all the
principal cities ny reliable correspondents, we are
prepared to attend to any business in this line with
promptness and despatch. Persons wanting TO buy
or sell are invited to give us a call Quotations of
the active Stocks at New York and Philadelphia re-
ceved daily at our ofllce.
SOUND INVESTMENT Securities negotiated and
for SAFE.
EVERY KIND of legitimate Banking DONE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
DAiGH Guwmtrtiaf.
Number g. Of The Wayaide, is issued from the

Number 8, Of The Wayside, is issued from the
press, to-day. On the first page, it bears a
handsome illustration, and well calculated to do
good work. 30 cheap paper--ony 80 cents a
a year-to be so good in character, is something
rare, and 30 people seem to think, for orders
are coming in to the publisher from all parts of
the country, daily, aud The Wdyside may safely
be regarded Il success.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
Commdrcini Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, May "a.
Cotton quiet 191l@2O11c. Good Flour firm,
others dull super S4S1 0751I extras sd@64 I;
prime red wheat ;S19S01s5; white S208@42, 10 I;
Corn quiet; yellow 65@6tc Oats 57@6O. Whskey
firm %,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

WNERKES VINTON, Brass Founders, and Man-
ufacture's OF Globe Valves Gauge Cocks, &c.,
for Steam, Water, and Gas, Importers of and
dealers in PLUMBERS MATERIALS. Send for
Price List No. CAT Arch st., Phila.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

-. MADRID, May "a.
The Ministry postponed the elections In Cuba
but fixed no day for voting.
The Carlists deny the report that the prison
ers taken at Sanahuia were murdered, and declare
that they are still held as prisoners and will be
exchanges for Carlists in the hands of the Span
ish authoritiaa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
SECOND EDITION.
From New Castle.

CONTINUATION OF THE SPRING wHIprISds.
New CASTLE, May "a.
The execution of the sentence OF Mary Meter,
as far as the whipping is concerned has been
postponed. She was arraigned for killing her
son, seven months old, John Miller and Daniel
Clark, both white, received twenty lashes each
for larnnnY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
weather Record.
REPORT OF fnE SIGNAL SERVICE.

WASHINGTON May "a.
Probabilities For the Middle States, rising
barometer, southwest to northwest winds, cool
ar clearing and clest weather
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
and and Market Streets
.ARRATT'S ELECTRlc DISKS

Are self.acting, Clean comfortable and durable.
They are worn with relief In Rheumatism, Neura-
gia, Local Pains, Weakness, Lameness, &c. They
supply gentle now OF constant electricity and hav
a Wider range of use and help In the above named
class Of troubles than the ordinary battery. Sold by
L. BkINGHURST h CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

PARIS, May "a.
President Theirs made speech in the Assem-
bly, urging definite establishment of the Repub-
lie, and was received with cheers by the left,
while the right remained silent. The Assembly
took recess till afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24

LSoUCHoNG, Pc ovchong and English Breakfast
- Teas, for sale low at The only Tea House, u f.
Fourth street. j. L. nOU SToN, JR.
JAPANESE Imperial and ooonR Teas for sale
0 u cheap at the Oaly Tea House In the cltv,-H e.
Fourth Street, j. L. HOUSTON, JR.
MOCHA, OLD GOV JAVA aud Linerian Coiiees
INE for slle low at HoustoD.s, II Fourth street.
j. L. HOUSTON, JR.
NN ARLCABO, Laguira and Hio'a. az low prices,
yI az The Tea Stores II u Fourth street
j. L. HOUSTON, Jp. n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
spain.

THE ELECTIONS IN CUBA PosTPoNED--THE CARLIsI
BUIOHERY DENIED.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-24
BeT AGrErtGsEmRuts.
M EGIsTER's OFFICE,

I'd EGISTERS OFFICE,
ID NEw CASTLE COUNTY, May II, 1873.
Upon the application OF William D. Pickels Ad-
ministratOr OF Mary A. Leonard, late OF Wilmington
City, in said County, deceased; 1t is ordered and
directed by the Register that the Administered r
aforesaid, give notice Of the granting OF Let
ters OF Adm nistration upon the Estate OF the
deceased, with the date OF granting there
OF, by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date of such Letters, in
six OF the most public places of the County OF New
Castle requiring all persons having demands against
the Estate to present the same, or abide by an Act
nf Assembly in such made and provided. And also
cause the same to be inserted within the same
period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL, a newspaper pub
llshed in WHINING ton, and to be continued therein
two weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal of ONCE Of
Il. ST. the Register aforesaid at New Castle, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and wear
above written. b. GIBBS, Register
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrator on or before May
18th, 1874 or abide the Act OF Assembly in such
case made and provided.
WILLIAM D. PlCKELs.
Address, wilmington n, Del Admir-.
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