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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-25

One who was stalnmercr for years,
writes "No stammering person over
found any difficulty in singing. The
reason Of this is that by observing the
measure OF the music, by keeping time,
the organs OF speech are kept in such
position that enuncintion is easy. Apply
the same rule to reading or speech, and
the same result will follow. Let the
stammerer take n scntence-say this
one, Leander swan the Hellespont. Pro.
nounce it by syllables. Scan it, keep
ing time with tho finger, II necessary,
letting each syllable occupy the same
time, thus; .Le.An-dOr swan tho Hell
les,pont, and he will not stammer. Let
him pronounce slowly at first, then
faster, but still keeping time, keep.
ing time with words instead Of sylla.
bles, and lie will be surprised to find
that, by q very little prdcticc, that he
will read without Rtammering, and
nearly rs rapidly as persons ordinarily
talk or read, Then practice this read.
ing and conversation until tho habit Ia
broken up. Perseverance is all that ID
necessary to perform q perfect cure"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-25
Diamonds.

Tho Steele gives the following strange
intelligence: "Among the diamonds
brought Wy tho Shah are said to be
some Of n kind totally unknown in
Europe. They have all tho properties
Of other sorts, the same transparency,
brilliancy and hardness, but they are
reported to possess the property Of
emitting perfume in m atmosphere nj
an elevated temperature, in an apart.
ment where many persons are assembled
or, better still, in that of ballroom IN
the midstof tho animation Of the dance.
These gems arc found in remote parl
OF Persia, the soil Of which is composed
Of ferruginousand cNrboniierous strata,
Tho scent they exllale resembles that
Of amber, q little incense and special
odor peculiar to the forests Of that dis
trint."
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-25
That Mysterious Safe.
The Secrets OF the Chinese InquIsition
---IIow the Work Is Don0---A Victim.

The Secrets OF the Chinese InIuiSiiiOh
---IIOw the Work Is Dons---A Victim.
Tho examination OF tho charges oil
conspiracy against the members Of the
mysterious Chinese tribunal has been
deferred, says San Francisco paper,
and in the meantime the police are
making every effort to secure evidence
for their conviction. The safe taken
from the council room still remains ut
the police headquarters. Tho Celestials
refuse to open it for IN inspection Of
its contents. Tho curiosity to know
what it contains is intense, many be-
lieVing that the tales OF the Spanish in
QUESTION would pale before the start
ling revelations which an inspection OF
tho records of this society supposed to
be ir the safe) would bring to light. On
the other hand, there are those who re-
gard the Chinese as too cunning to
place on record any OF tho more serious
judgments OF this council.
Their mode OF procedure with n
doomed offender is dark and secret. A
hired assassin is chosen among their
lower classes, the victim is pointed out,
and the assassin is offered n certain sum
OF money, generally supposed to be
81 200, to put him out OF the way. The
man who is thus condemned is not up.
prised OF his sentence, but the hired
assassin dogs his steps and watches his
opportunity. At q time when ho least
suspects it the quick daggerpierceshim
from behind. or the favorite weapon Of
the Chinese, tho murderous hatchet,
cleaves his brain, and he falls victim
to this "fearful power" His body is
either cut up into pieces and burned, or
secretly buried, or placed in n sack and
anchored III the bay. His bones do not
return to the Flowery Kingdom. How
they account to the home Government
for this Noncompliance with ono OF
their Btrictest rules is unknown, but
Chinese ingenuity is equal to that small
requirement in the line OF falsehood.
Two or three years since Chinaman
was found drowned in the river near
Sacramento, o few days after he leftthis
city. II was we'll known that he was
under the ban with this society-in
fact, that he had defed their power.
The evidence that lie had beei foully
dealt with was conclusive. He had a
brother residing in this city who spoke
English we'll. He did not make move
toward discovering his brothers assas-
sin, but meekly bowed to the supreme
power of this terrible society.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-25

Ivan Turgcniefr, in his novel, "Di-
mitrl Roudine, has not a few good say.
ings, of which We clip the following:
" II Is true, woman did offend me-"
continued Pigasoff, "Ond yet she was
u good, n very good woman" "Who
wasit2" "My mother" "Your mother |
Howcould she offend youH' "By bring
ing me into the world"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-25
The ReIected Lover.

l heard that in this land were many poor,
Therefore HOughl them out from door to door
Mo.hOught had a gift would comfort give,
And mako them wish on earth to longer lyO
Mygiit offered freely OyOrywbOrS
To those who sOnod deep want did asom to bear,
But all in valni for only nmplOr store
ofsOld they wished whereby to heap up moro.
Ny gift was loyc-vhIch they must needs pass
by
Since It cIacts tho largest usury.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
THE aoODRICEr TRAGEDY,
LUcETTE MYERS TELLS HOW AND why THR
MURDER WAS COMMITTED.

ale StOddard was indicted al Brooklyn. Sat
uFdaY, Tor the murder Of Charles Goodrich. She
appeared careless and uuconcerped when brou0ht
into court and showed no signs OF grief or re-
peniance. The time for trial has moi been sci
although il will probably take place next month
Lucette Myers, who is held as witness in the
case, states that on the Monday previous to the
murder, Roscoe and Kate StOddard came 10 her
room, and that she there heard them agree 10 go
70 1oodrlchs house on Thursday night, when
they said they would fix matters. On Thurud, =
Goodrich came to see her, and she warned hin,
OF his danger, but he laughed at her fears.
Thursday evening, Ia company with aman nar :
ed Beach, she secreted herself in Goodrieks
house, to see what would be done. Soon alter
ward the heard Kate in the front basement.
where she was Joined By Goodrich. Neither
che nor aeach could sec anything from their
hiding place, and they did not dare to move, for
fer Of being discovered. The only thing she
distinctly heard Kate say was, "This is the last
time you leave me to visit any" and on
this instant a shot WIS fred, and she Lelrd a
body fall heavily upon the fcor. Goodrich said
"Oh; don't" and then a second shot was fred
Lucette was SO frighttnsd that she could moi
move. Following the second shot she heard some
rush into the room. and then heard the third
shot fired She then ran out into the room, and
saw Kate leaning over the PROSTATE body o
Goodrich, wipinR the blood from his face. When
she entered the room, she was recognized and
confronted by Ro7cOe. He asked what she wa
doing there, and said he had good mind to shooI
her on the spot. He said: "Now 60 and II ever
you drop one word of this, I'll put a buIIet
through yoOl" After she was fist arrested, she
met Roscoe on the stree and had q long tall
with him, but he did not allude in the sliShtes
way to the murder. She has not seen Rosco.
or Beach since, and has no knowledge OF theiI
whereabouts. She SAYS that if the police hsC
given her any assistance, she could have place.
Roscoe in their haRds long ago. and that as soor
a. he was captured, Beach would have come for
ward.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
"a Gor YelIoE RaVar nnaerern.

Dispatches from various cities indicate that con-
trlbutions are promptly coming forward in aid OF
the yellow fever sufferers at Memphis and Shpeve-
port. Louisville, KY, seems to take the lead. A
dispatch from that city says:
The Board Of Trade In forty hours have OBJ
tanned subscriptions amounting to 5000 for
Memphis and Shreveport Another large meet
ing was held yesterday, and committees appol mt.
ed to canvass the whole city. The churches con
tributed $2,OCO Sunday. 1ouiSVille will raise
Sl2,Cl1 or $4,000 at once. The ladies' are work
Ing energeheaily ard have appointed committees
10 canvass the city. The Ma Ons raised Si 500 lasl
night.
SUBSCRIPTIONS are reported as follows: Knox
ylhc. Tenn., u 900, and mOEs to c0naas AtlarIta
"a, Liberal subscriptions" and collections il
churches Sunday; Chamber Of Commerce. CiDcin,
natl, $1,000, In addition to private subscriptions
Chicago, liberal subscriptions and collections ID
churches, board of trade subscriptions, SC. IL
new 1ork quite large sums are being raised by
the various exchanges and In mercantile and dry
goods circles.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
DAILY GAZETTE.
The cussOn House.
ann NATUnH or TIE IMPRovKMErs TO BE MADE
THE WORK COMMENCED


THE WORK COMMENCED.
The work Of improving and altering the u. 8.
Oaseom House and Post Once, at the S. f. corner
g SKtn and King streets, has been commenced
.as mAan features Of the alteration will be as fol-
lows: - W.
On the hrst floor, the room recently oseupied nv
AAs collector OF Internal Revenue will be reftted
aAa rsfuFnished for the use Of the Postmaster
1os prssent PostmasteF's room will be occupied a.
money order and registry Office
The pOstofIice letter boxes will be removed 10
ne rear -r.ion OF the room at present occupied
eas post ohiee, and in that portion now occu-
pied by the letter boxes will be placed a number
ot9ohnsons patent Rotary Boxes. These boxes
val be so arranged that the renters can see in
SIDE OF them and so ascertain at n glance whether
OF not they contain any mail. The general deliy-
esy Will be open day and night 90 that renters of
@e.es can obtain their mail at any time
"a the second iloor, no alteration will be made
~ tae present arrangement OF the rooms, but thew
vii b differently arranged Inc Clerk OF the
v. >. Court will occupy the room recently occu-
P'ed py the Aas't U 3. Collector, The rSom for
merry used as q receptacle for the papers and doc
nents 10 the charge of the Clerk, will be fitted
~ ior the occupancy Of the u. 8. District Alto:
ney. IN the Court room, the judges bench will
DC enlarged These, with a general oyerhauling,
RHlntlng aud Whitecoatng Of the walls, constitute
the proposed improvement TO the Post once build
ing. N'''~' ''''''-
Daring the progress Of the work, the post Office
VII be located in McCIary's building, Market
street, above Sixth.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
Memphis and Shrovaport-

We continue to publish from day to day ac-
counts OF the spread OF the yellow fever Ia the
Sortlern eitie': Neither the progress Of the dis
ease nor the need Of aid has, we believe, been ex
aggerated Trade and industry OF all sorts are
almost Immediately Paslyzd in town at the
hrst advent OF this scourage, and the poor. who
are unable to Ay are thas lsit penniIess. even II
not attacked BY the pestilence.
We note among other CO ntributions to the suf-
Jews Of different eittsa and W0 oail ntiention 20
the fact simply as one notes the striking of clock
that marks the progress the world has made in
time time rom DAY to day. A few hundred years ago,
Chrstlans IN every country we're burning and
SlanghteTing the lsraelites to force them 10 dis
gorge some OF their boarded wealth, only too Iax.
they thought In their charity u the burning was
longed through hours of torture To-day, the
Jew out OF his abundance strStchss forth an ea-
ger saving handtO hh QhriaGAu brother in his
sore strait We who profess to follow Christ
should not opher those who reject II "a 10 prove
themselves bis most faithful dasiplss.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

The FIRST AcCIDENT.-The first accide mt
on the Peach Bottom Railroad, now being
built (the road with which the Whining
ton q Western when extended, will connect, }
occurred recently, and Is thus described =
The traeklayers have two small hand cars
for carrying rails, ties, &c, as the work goes
forward. These two cars were Iashed near
together with rails laid on the top of each,
forming long carriage for carrying ties. On
It was loaded about 200 ties aud several men
and while descending the heavy grade from
Oxford towards HOpeWell the brakes broke,
and the car shot forward rapidly. just at
this point all the men jumped of and escaped
with but slight bruises. The heavily loaded
car soon increased its speed at q fearful rate
and BY the time they reached the end of the
track, about half q mile distant, its velocity
was terrible to witness, the roar and whiz It Is
said, equalling whole park of artillery. At
the end OF the track the car went of like a
shot, and the ties scattered as rapidly as il a
keR Of powder had exploded under them, some
being thrown q distance of fifty yards. The
cars were not much broken, and after stFaiQh-
tenlng an axle and mending n few breaks
were soon put upon the track again.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

THE UNION TKusF CoMPANY.-The manAsers
Of the Union Trust Company expect to resume
business on the 18th with about S4,OOO, ,0CO, cur.
rency, in the vaults; though il may be that they
viii be delayed till the 20th.l Commodore Van
derbilt, on behalf Of the Lake Shore road and
other accounts, owes Tho Trust Company very
nearly two million dollars. He has made az
engagements TO pay this In currency before the
10th. Including that with what they have now
on hand aud within eall, tho TTust C6mpany have
already secured $Ss500Oco. Mr.. Freeman Clarke
says nc would not be surprised II they should
have 81, 500 000 IN currency by thotimo thew open
the doors. He Is thoroughly impressed ln favor
OF the entire solVeney Of The inslltutlon aud be.
lieVes 1t will continue business as readily and
nseinlly as Il did before the panic.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
DIED.

GROWTH Topeka. Kansas. on Tuesday Septem.
Der 26th, 1873. Owen c. Grow. in the SD year Of
his age. Son Of owen q, Crow. near Smyrna.
Delaware.
THOMPS0N.-On On the 9th inst. Edward NJ, r., sou
year.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral from the
Thursday afternoon. Oct. 9th. n. 3Is o'clock, with
out further notice. Services at o'clock.
VANDEGRIFT.-Sudden on Tuesday. Oct. Tth,
Mrs. II. Nandegrift. in the 55th year of her age:
Funeral from the residence of her husband. 5. q.
Vandegrin, Geraldville. near Port Penn. Del, on
Friday. 10th inst. at II o'clock. A NJ. 9 st II
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
PhIIadeIphIa IInrkets.

HedHesddV. Oct. 70 p. N.
FL0UR.--Thers is q steady home eonsumptive
demand and prices are we'll maintained, but the i'm
quFy Is chiefly for the niger grades. Sales Of 400
barrels, including extras, At $5a6 81 Spring Wheat
Extra Family at $7aS . Winter Wheat, do, do, al
s7as 50. and fancy at s. 75al0. No change in Rye
Flour or Corn Meal.
GRAIN.-Wheat Is dull Sales of PENNSYLVANIA
and Western Red at 81 33al 5; Amber at 81 Goal IS
and No. Spring at 81 45a1 AZ. Corn Is In fair 70.
quest and Is 900 bushels sold at Csc for mixed and
6Sc for yellow. Oats are active and higher 20OOO
bushels sold at 53a55c for white, and 50a52c for
mixed. The receipts to-day are as follows ESQ
barrels Flour, 1860 bushels Wheat q 90 do Corn
T7OO do, Oats. 1000 do. las barrels Whisky.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
SHERIFFS Sales.
SMERIFFS SALE.

ny VIRTUE Of a writ Of ais Leyari Faeias Ia
- me directed, will be exposed to Public sale
~ the Lainyette Hotel Sal Shipley street. kept 81
Sastle County. Delaware, on SATURDAY, the 25th
Jay OF october. A. ID. 1873. at , O'Clock, D. m the
following de 'cFibed Real Estate viz: "
All that certain farm or tract of land situutsd in
Christiana Hundred, in the County Of New Castle
ing from the city Of Wilmington to Kennett
Square, also by Wilmington and Kenneth Turn pike
oy land OF Benjamin Seal. Lands Of Reeee Pyle ana
Sthef lands, and containing Seventy Six and half
Acres OF Land. more or less
SeiLed and taken in execution as the property Sg
Ellis NJ Nichols, bis wife. and to be sold by
ROBERT L. ARMSTRONG. Sheriff.
Sherih's Office. New Castle, OctOber l. ls7j-osl-j,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

sfAs DoylastoWn Eatsliigsnesr says: The Rub
-. WesN e AoEEisVilla have lately received an
Company, which vii give ths sStablishment cor
aiqarable employment The rubber used is i'm
parted from Peru, and is combined with snlphur
and zine. 70 give Il proper consistency. An ar
Einsement Wlll probably be made 10 manufacture
gneoer hefseshoes Tor party in Camden, the shoe
being designed 70 prevent korIOl iron interIer-
ing. 1he haaiuess prospect at MOrrisvills is now
very promiaiug.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.
NOTICE

7 GEO. +. ROBINSON, do hereby eivo nol,os
~ that shall apply to the judges Of the Court
n ~ denerai sessions Of the Peace and Jail De
Eo1nty OF New Castle, at the November Term, a.
~ IcIj. Tor License 10 keep n Tavern called the
ooeEehth ward House, ). W. corner Tenth and
Oranse street, in the Seventh Ward, WilminRton
Dei and the following freehOlders recon m end the
said application, to wit
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

"YALLSR FKvkR. .S91Aa McatsOnisfy Aasssh-
ser says; "Iha tFain tom Mohile yesterday mora
lngS hads as PaEe Of - e1pEesa flPight, q frame
like those used In stores for dlaRaR a elotho.,
dresses. etc. This particular frame kaa oA q pair
OF yellow breaches Whlch were visible and The
rest eoneealed b. elotA covering. a llGtls negro
as the freight Was being carried from the car t0
the eSpFess wagon exalalned sRah, yAh, hr,ug-
Ing yallsg favaT from PsnsaoolaP A an9hAenSd
individual mAkl0g ready 10 hoaEi The eaIs, with
terror plainlY depicted % his eOuntananea, want
Cd 70 know the little nearo's roason, aud hs gave
h By saying; Look yondor, doat yon 80 thai
man beng put u the express WAgoa- ha got Il %
bed Aia clothes hR5s ell tn1nsd yellow That
frightened man Weat % anA nag pomihli b
golng get"
-, {, ,----. -s..
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

TIE President yesterday ppOlnted Samuel
Il. GLASGOW, 0e Iowa. 20 b Consul &C Glasgow,
ena Sehn y. BEldgelAnd, OF Indiana, to be
COnenl e lIRVFe.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
MARRIEn.

SB0RN-WRIGHT.-0n the sth inst. by Rev. W.
@. Robinson, at No. 1925 South Fourth street,
Phila.. Mr. Theodore II. Osborn. to Miss Clara A!
Wright. both Of Wilmington. Del.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
CARn % THANKS.

WYE, thepndersmea. feeling gatided tor the
w kindand liberal patronage extended US by
the merchants along Market aud Second streets. as
we'll the Butchers OF second street Market. during
the past summer in our endeaVOr 10 sprinkle said
streets, hereby return sincere thanks fer their
patronage. and hope with the new and improved
streets next season, 10 be more fully prepared TO
perform the work, and hope TO receive the Same
kind support which vas extended us the past
ess -dst THR DELAWARE 8. F.R.cO.
NYOTICR.-Notie i hereby given thu my Wiis,
IN Annie DnWoFth. having LETT my bed and
board without lust eanse or prOVOeation. all per-
sons are forbid trusting her On my aeeopnt as viii
~ y '''-'' y - CLOub DILWORFH,
sOs d2t-Wlt Kennett TWO. AelsF Co., IA.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

Fhe expoln e produce from New York dur
ms ne week ending On the 7th Instant, were
see lat4est % recofa, their total value being
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
NOTTCE.

SMIrH PAYNTER, druggists hereby an nnounce
- tnelr lntenti0n OF applying TO the Judges of
the Court ot General Sessions Of the Peace and Jail
Delivery q the State Of Delaware in and for tho
1873 tor license to dispense spirituous iquOrs for
medical purposes. at No. 70l Market street, Viii
mington. Del, Firth Ward The said applieation ia
recommended by the following substantial fres
holders. to wit
8. Bringhurst, Jr,, Chas. G. Rumfard
Levi Z. Bird a. n (3rubh
4eoFge AlmOnd, EllWoOd Garrett,
gOel ErEG Levi q. BOOtes,
gonn A. Name, NJ. d William Candy
howard Jarrett. Vim. u. Gibbons.
JOhn a. MalraVen, Thomas II. Savery,
=. ). kumford, eranville Worrell,
samuel MAFshau, beVi q. Clark,
y; n Jones, Aaron Conrad.
Edward W. HOoDes, E. NJ Stotsepburv
Robert Scott, Samuel NeCIaTv tr
]. 7. Heald- = ocs-3t
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-A NIGHT SCHOOL under the direc.
IN ton Of the Board Of Pablie Edueaton, will
be opened in the Old Academy Building in the
d. @. SHORTLIDGE
Oel0 So JAS. z. MORROW.
Committee
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09

FKANCIS QUIGLEY. hereby give notice that
tensrai Sessions of the Peace and all Delivery Of
kqe state OF Delaware, in and for the County Of
New Castle. at the November Term, A. D, iS7I for
4, License to keep Tavern. called the Madison
At 6a0 Madison street, in the Fifth; ard
comment the said application. 10 wit
Daniel Reddeu. Ds1iel MeAvev
Hugh Q1iElay, Miehaal DonS1srtv
James MahaFf. John IIaPkios
James Butcher John IISrkins Jr
y. r: ia son, AdOlphus Hesse
JanieI artek, Michael Mundy
NeAi y lJ0unePs Charles HiggiAs
Edward Dougher.y, his
gonn : g; Philip n Doa9heI,y,
Ezra Comfort, Jr Wrr-Neai Daugbav,r.
samuel Bs-kley, JOseDh Rad 'S'
John Seelman, oca -
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

General Sessions. 0fthe Peace and Jail DeIivey Of
the State Of Delaware in and for the County of New
Castle, al the N0Yemhar Tern. A. d. laI3 for .
License % keep Tavern called The y altan House.
ak Ne. aOt Walnut street. Mnmingt0a. Del. and the
following ffoahOldera recommend the said appliea-
ton. to wit: s.4s1 4 = sss.
NAFieF u. Jacquot, 0eofge Abele.
nAn DoughertV, u. A. kFansna.
James CnFrnn, j. w. McAlialoP.
william unhaHt. james LYneh.
q. unhart. I0hn MeEiuee.
j. A. Hart, JOhn Burnside.
~. b LAYnA1. his
Daniel kegAn. JOhnS MeNulty,
GeoFgQ LAnoys mark
I0hn kAnegNns WTR-JohR MeClaNeFtY.
James MoCoys Henri M0EroW.
David EoaloF. Peter IFaynaF
Thomas b Raton, ROaeaT MRguire,
Alax. d Hart 0t1.1
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-10-09
NOTICE

- that shall apply to the Judges Of the Court
oi General Sessions. of the Peace and Jail Delivery
q Ine state OF Delaware in and for the County OF
New Castle, at the N0vsmbsr Term A D. ISL for
2 License to keep . Tavern, called the ''Legan
House, at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Du-
font street, IN the Tth Ward. Wilmington, Del and
cation. to wit: wv"
Joseph Orme. James McKenriek.
John hartmann, j. Cieaden,
James Rice. Il. II. kumford,
,,,.,,. ms Joseph Flanagan,
" Lllam NAlkIn, Thomas SMITH,
mSrk. VIM. I. Bullock
Wif-IhOIaAS GraVes. William Berry,
John DonOhae, John MOntgOmeFy
Riehani Walker, Samuel Williams
Louis BaFthOlOmi John MeRioDev
NJ. L. Lichtenstein, AndTeW SteWaTt
Phihp T. Tyre, II. Ahrens. ocS st