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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

DRoWSED.-Ye Yesterday afternoon, between
three and four o'clock, lad named James Kane,
aged about th1EtOep years, was drowned in the
Christians at the foot OF Orange stseet. Young
Kane, with several companions, was in bathing.
when he Incautiously ventured beyond his depth.
Being unable to swim, he Immediately commenced
10 struggle, ct the same time calling for help.
One OF his companions went tn assist him, but the
drowning BOY struggled So that the other lad
found it impossible TO render him any aid, with
out endAngeriDg his own safety. Some men, who
were worting near by, were then notified of
Kane's perilops situation, but before they could
arrive at the place. the unfortunate boy had dis
appeared below the suTface Of the water. Efforts
were immediately made Cox the recovery of the
body, which, however, were unsuccessful until
about eight o'clock in the evening, when II was
recovered and conveyed to his home, in porter,s
alley, on Orange stnest, above Second. This morn
ing Coroner WiDslow held an inquest, and the
jury rendered verdict of death from accidental
drowning. .a-.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23
PEMIMsULAR NEWS.

Two cases Of Asiatic Cholera have occurred at
Royal Oak, Talbot county, both proving fatal.
On Thursday, 10th inst, Mr.. Eugene GoodIne.
OF Galena, came near losing his life by the acci.
dental discharge of his gun.
A mule belonging to Augustus Reid of Priu-
cess Anne, ran fence log about half foot up in
his stomach last Thursday
Some of the farmers who have machiped their
wheatSin Caroline county, are somewhat disan-
pointed. Plenty of straw, but not much grain.
Mr. James Redstrake, as Mortgage. sold Mt
Church Hill on Saturday the farm Of Jobn n
Holden for Sl,OO0; purchased by Mr. Redstrake.
John Murray, col, who was serving out SEN
tence OF six months imprisonment, In the Gem
trevlie jail, for stealing chickens died in his cell
last Tuesday. S'''
The drought has been very severe all over the
Eastern Shore, drying up vegetation aud the crops
generally. From present appearance the corn
crop will be very short
The laying Of the corner stone of the Wvo
Neck M. T. Church, on Thursday next Il 4o ks
done by the Masonic order of Centreyille. The
I cSrelnonls' promise to be Of very interesting
Mr.. Thomas II. Kemp residing on Rent Tslspd
met with . painful accident on SATURDAY. Iast =,
Whilst assisting In the removal of a horse mower
MS baud was caught under the heavy wei0It and
mashed terribly. "D"
Last week pet cat belonging to the family Of
mayor Nenemiah Bailey, near Centreyilie was
taken with hydrOphophla, and became verv vi.
clous, attacking anybody who came near her. The
animal was killed.
The resignation of Rev. A. HeaIon, from the
pastOrate OF the Presbyterian Church IL Princess
anne, which no has held for IS years. was ac
cePted last week. His congregation allowed him
70 20 sooner than allow him salary suffioient TO
keep himself and family alive. -
The lightning on Friday did more than usual
damage; stable on the farm belonging to VAL
entlne b: Clements on Paca's Island was burned.
~ ~ .Io A4In oi mrs. VIM. II. Forman the barn
was also burned. A stack of oats on The farm oc.
cuPled hy W.. Robt. A. Simpson was burned, apd
a snoek OF wheat belonging to Mr.. VIM. J. Price
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

Destructive SToR1.-A violent storm of rain
and hail sed over the upper part Of this county
last Friday, causing great damage to ths crops vet
htanding In the fields, unrooRng buildings, and in
some instances breaking every exposed pane of
glass In theAchool houses, churches and dwellings.
Orchards were stripPed of foliage and frnit, and
aome oats and corn fields were entirely DESTROYED
Squire John King, of West PilIeland, had corn
held just coming in teTsel, nearly every stalk OF
which was cut of at the ground. His oats field
likewise was swept as clean as if a reaper had
passed over it. Mr.. Joseph Snyders barn was
partially unroofed and much injury zone by food
lag she hay anl grain already housed. Other
farms sustained more or less damage
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23
New oaStTe. Items.
PROSPECTING FOR A PAPER-BAD BoYs-sALE OF
THE JEFFERSON PROPERTY, &C.
ISpecial CoyTesponde,,ce of the Ga=ette.1


Special Correspondence of the Ga=ette.l
NEW CASTLE, Del, July %, 1883.
Yesterday, q gentleman from tho upper part Of
New Jersey, was in our town, prospecting with
view OF establishing here a hrst-cass weekly, local
paper. He callel on several business men and
County officers, and seemed to be greatly pleased
with the inducements offered him, A neWsuaDer
is now one Of the standing needs of the town, and
before long, one will be firmly established in our
midst.
A large force Of negroes are at work here, dur
ing the day, on the branch railroad leading to the
rasker mills. 1n the evening, as they return to
their homes, fiat car, they are met, at the OUT
er depot, by crowd of bad boys, who pelt them
unmeECifully with stones, brick bats, and clods of
dirt Last evening one of the negroes had his
head cut by one Of these missiles. The Railroad
officials have taken notice of this matter, and IL
these vicious lads don't stop their reprehensible
practice, the first thing they know they will have
to pay sudden visit to Sheriff Armstrong
Tomorrow (Thursday) the jefferson property,
in this town, will be sold by the executors Of the
late Elihu Jetferson. This is the only town prop
eTty, having front on the Delaware, which is for
SALE or will probably be offered for long time
The tract comprises about two acres of land which
will be sold In building lots, or in Que piece to
suit purchasers. This is u very important sale,
and should be well attended.
GILES IL ,mbsOu, lumber merchant, has now some
four or i've large rats of line lumber ut the wharf,
which he Is rapidly unloading into his yard.
Rutan, the Contractor Tor building the Tasksr
wharf, was in town yesterday. BY the pleasant
counteranc0s worn by his employee' last evening,
l judge he must have left -ome cash with them
The principal amu.ement at the Battery last
evening, was quot pitching, which was largely IN
dulged IN, and the quoits flew abouthn all dircc-
tions. Some of our young men can toss the iron
| rings with great accuracy.
Buelfs umbrella factory is working smoothly,
and we can now breathe freely during the ap-
proach and continuance OF rain storm
The members and friends of the NJ E. Sunday
School had very pleasant tine, on their picnic
! to Psnnsgrove, yesterday W
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

TIE MARKETs.-Butter,4 45a55 per pound eggs
S3a35c. per doz new potatoes 40a45o per half peck
beets, l0c. do; appeS l5a3Oc. do; lima BEANS la
l6c. per quart; cabbage, 6al4c per head; salad, &C.
do; horseradish, 6s8c. per root; radishes, 2a5c
per bunch; Thubarb, base. do. spinach, lSc.
per half peck; green peas, 26a2S. per bali peck
tomatoes. 2Oa26c. per quart string BEAM, 35c.
per half peck; cherries, lSal8 per quart raspber-
res, 16a20c. do; dewberries, iOa25c do black ber-
rea 2Oa26c. do; Chickens Sl25aS2 per pair beef l6
Zoe; veal outlet 25c do; sliced ham, 22c. do pork
steak, 15c. do; sausage, l5c. do; lard, l2c. do;
white perch, zoe. per bunch; yellow perch l5c do.
cat fish, loo. per lb.; haddOck, &c. do; halibut
25c. do. rock, 13c.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

The STEAM RoLLER-TLe new steam roller,
recently purchased by the city, to lie ul In ma
cadamizing Fourth street, is now on the stree, ,
ready tor use. 1t was put together by j. Morton
Poole q Co.. and at the trial test worked very
satisfactorily. On the way to the foot of Fourth
street. the rClie1 owing to its great weight, crush
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23
The OOh0StzOn9sSe!
THE HHoOT1Na 4O-DAY-THE ltAN TARGET.

The shooting at the Park continues with
u1abating zeal, and each contestant feels sure
Of winning prize. The contest is close one,
some OF the best marksmen in the country be-
ing present. A noticeable feature among the
members Of the several clubs, Is the large
number Of handsome medals, OF gold and sil-
yer, warn or their coats, which have been won
at other festivals.
The target for to-day, Is the "lEan Target, "
on this target, there are thirty prlses offered,
varying from $40 down TO eS Unusual inter-
est Is manifested in the shooting, and less to
the surrounding scenes. The smaller games,
of dancing, rope jumping, copenhagen, &C.,
are abandoned almost, and all seem to have
something at stake at the shooting stand.
Tomorrow, the festival closes, and ct the
conclusion Of the shooting, the various prizes
will be awarded. The attendance to-day and
Tomorrow will doubtless bU much larger than
heretofore.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23
LOCAL lMrGLLuoEMoE.

Go to the Schuetzen Park, this afternoon.
Local news Is excse linely dull and scarce.
Union Loan Association meets this evening.
Mvsrled coaehmen are becoming quite common
sightp on.our Streets - ----,-lsll1
Large numbers Of people make the trip to Phile-
delphi BY steamboat.
AThe Democratic City Executive Committee will
meet this evening, at the Amsricus Club rooms
Those who have to stay al home, this pleasant
weather, don't envy their fortunate neighbors at
the seaside, so much as they did last Summer.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

.CHoLERA.-lt is believed that the death of Jere-
miah ewisher, who died suddenlyon Sunday last,
near Rowlandsville, Cecil county, was caused by
cholera. He was In his usual health on Saturday
morning. but sometime in the forenoon he was
suddenly taken i'll and continued to grow worse
until Sunday afternoon about half past one, when
be died. He was attended by Drs. Rowland aud
Romans, who pronounced 1t a case of cholera
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

NEW CHURcH TO BE ORGANIZED. The meas
Ures for tie organization Of the Elm Street Chapel
(Baptistl into church, are now beginning to as
sumo definite shape, and eighteen persons have
sgnifed their willingness to become members.-
On Wednesday evening next the Both inst, q
council Of the different Baptist Churches of the
city Will be held for the purpOse of recognizing
and organizing the new church.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

ATTEMPTED AssAULT.-On Monday night, as
BENZ. Davis, residing at 1927 Lombard street, was
walking along the sire t near his home, he saw
a man creeping towards, him through the We ds,
which line one side of the street, evidently with
the intention of assaulting him He calle1 to the
man and warned him that il he made an attack he
would get shot. Upon this, the man arose, aud
ran swiftly aWay
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23
CITY NOTICES.
P0PLE OFTEN WONDER
HOW 1T Is
THAT BARCOCK q BRO.

De much business when other houses are so dull.
The facts Of the matter simply as follows;
1st. We advertise ONLY iOhGt zoe haUe for sale
End. We haUe for sale what we OdUertise.
3rd. The people buy our shoes because they are
pleased with the styles make.
4th. The people are sGfiSfed that they get g4I
Udtue for the moRen they leave with us and they
c2me again and send their Tiends, and so the multi
plicatiOn of sales and customers have gone on, un.
til in less than sir pears of constant application and
hard work. we have built up trade, that far ex-
cecds any in Wilmington.
We invite every body to call and see if the above
are not stubborn facts at 206 and 20S Market street,
Wilmington. Del.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

TAKM 70 NEw YoRK This morning. tine
Pacific Mail Oompany's steamship, GREHApI.
recently PEilt st the yard of Harlan & HolIinQs-
worth C9npspy, ip this city, left for New York.
ln tle loW o. z steam tug. 1t ihst city, The
land, will be put 10. The Grenada Wa n
charge Of her commander, Capt Maurv. A few
WilminNoniass went on The trip.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

THE PBAcT1CAL FARMER.-The practical Far
mer's Hotel about Ave miles distant from this city
on the Philadelphia pike, has been lebuilt IN
modern style, and Is now kept by Mr. E. j.
Hnughuey. Those patrOnIxIng this house will be
kindly received by the courteous proprietor and
they will find the accommodatiops of the house
entirely satisfactory
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

SALE OF WHARF AND BUILDING Lors IN
new CAsHE,-We call attention to the saie
OF nve building and wharf lots in New Castle
to-morrow. These lots sre part of the JET.
Ierson estate and as the water front is some
VIA. M,aS SontEaeted, the lots must become very
VIII about double its dwellings during this and
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

VIM. Stewart and Wm Hughes, were arrested
by officers Scully and Nickerson, for disordery
conduct. Each was fined 81 and costs and held to
bail, in the sum OF 500, TO keep the peuce.
Joseph Hickey and Daniel McElheny, by OIL
GERS Whalen and Scully, for drunkenness, were
each fined fifty cents and costs.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

SHIP SMTTH, SHoP. Henry Barry, hSs re-
Sy SSently erected frame ship smith shop, ia
OF the rigging loft, recently put In operation'
Two practical smith ships have rented Il. and
are already busy at work. This is 0nite an
Important addition to the industries Of the
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

HIaH PRIcEs.-Butter is selling in our
market for 20 to 90 cents a pound, green corn
at 40 cents dozen, and other things In pro-
portion. while in Reading, Pa, butter com.
laanqea Only ~ 70 80 cents and green corn 25,
quite remarkable, -
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

NEW HoUsEs.-Andrew Crumllsh proposes to
erect two brick houses ON the site OF his recently
burned stable, ON WOllaston street, near Eighth.
nsiRhborhood,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

Do not WAIT. this warm weather. for a customer
made pair Of seasonable cool walking Shoes or gait
era, hut 90 where you have large stock of ready
made work to select from. good as custom made.
Most Of our ready-made work has been made spe-
ciGtiy for our saes an we can guarantee to al
most every one a good fit. from our large and COM
Dete stock. Call and see at Babcock & Bros. 2O6
and 208 Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

THE LARGEST SHOE HOUSE IN THE STATE
Our SUMNER styles walking shoes and CATERS. are
light cool GenteeL and give general s0tiIdcon to the
wearer, Great variety and our prices are low at
Babcock Bros, 206 and 20S Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

Sill another reduction, in the prices Of Ladies'
LISTING, Buttonei and Laced Caters, to reduce our
large and unequaled stock at
BABC0CK q BROS,
jyl4-2w 2OS and 2OS Market Street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

IAEGEsF NUr Coal in the city at VIM. ].
BROWNS. South of Market Street Bridge jyl2-8m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

CHEAP CoAL.-Stove at s5.s5. Nut, $5I5 per
234O pounds for CASH only, at the wharf south
of Market streetbridge VIM ]. BRowN
July Ist.-3m.. Ir
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

Fn9ce Alfonso, son of Queen Isabella. has
PSsseo - q 91s examination at the Theresian0m Col
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

Just received one Of the largest assOrtments
of the latest Spring Styles Of hats and Caps in
the city which am selling at the very lowest
Prices. Mysllk hats are speciality. Call and
examine my immense stock and you will be
sure to be suited. LEWIS @. SPRINGER,
Hat Store. tt No. 293 Market Street
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-07-23

The WILMINGTON q WESTERN RAILROAD.
The railroad meeting at Washington school
house, New London township, on Thursday
last, was largely attended. Sylvester Ne
garge, OF Philadelphia, presided, and Linton
Stephens. Of Elk township, was appointed
secretary. Engineer jackson made report
OF the recent surveys and addressed the meet
ing IN torcible manner, giving much enSOur-
agement to the friends Of the enterprise. Ad-
dresses were also made by Il. M. Jenkins, ,edi-
tor Of the Wilmington Daily Commercial, and
DR.. MackalI, editor Of the ElktOn democrat.
Remarks were also made by r. II. H0dgsOn
and others. The speakers dWelt ON the lmpor-
tance Of the extension Of the road and the
great advantages to De derived from 1t by the
country through which It would pass.
That part Of the route from Landenberg to
Spring Lawn, known as the franklin Summit
route, has been adopted. The following NAM
ed were appointed a committee to obtain sub
scriptions TO the stock and right of way along
this route Darlington Cope, Thomas Mercer,
Taylor z. Brown, John w. McHenry and
Charles Robinson.
Two sets OF canVasserS were appointed at
the meeting 70 ascertain what amount Of the
routes from Spring Lawn TO Oxford, with the
right Of way, viz On the Elk Summit route,
crossing the Big Elk ct Spring Lawn and
striking the survey Of the Elkton and Oxford
railroad on the Little Elk between Pass
bridge and Glbson's mill and thence to Oxford
Charles Robinson, 20. Forge, McHenry's
paper mills, &c.-JOhn w. NcHenry, VIM. H.
Way and B. +. Mcdonald. More than usual
interest was manifested ct the meeting and a
ford was asPxprossed. Engineer Jackson stated
that II $4,000 could b6 raised between the
two points the rOad would be built.-Oyerd
Pres.
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cannot be Matched artifcialy yet. but we do not
know when some process may be discovered.
80 PUBLIC BENEFACTORS.
Among those men who are not only eminent IN
the piscicultural science but beneiactors OF their
race a. shown IN laboring for the greatest good OF
the greatest number, feel proud to mention the
name OF the Hon. Robert b. Roosevelt His speech
In the House OF Representatives. on May l3, 1872
stcci on the records Of the nation. Compared With
the 0diOus trash despatched by our unettered
legislators their deuded constituents this bril-
liant effort OF cultivated and master mind sug-
gests that we yet have American gentlemen
who employ their wealth and ease In study
sns public pnnSsr with lis
vast fortune, his clear powerful style OF writing,
and his intimate knowledge Of the theory and
be found .c0ursng through the great rivers Of
America, sparkling in her brooks and rivulets, and
seas 81 onr what SsSsf
can honor the name OF any man than the public
recognition that be Is chespener ofour daily
than TO have 1t said OF him that IN the depth or
bitter Winter he travels In snow shoes across the
cold drifts r Of Nothesm New YORK to deposit the
thereabouts may lind food they cannot reap from
their acres nor XIII In their woodss Let the
soners 70 snsrs the Son sns with M
ss s Mr. % no
or service he Is now performing for the United
this topic at its real and vast importance. Con-
corning. as 1t does, the n0urBhment Of at least
thirty millions 81 e degree dare mo.
age, we can divert to other purposes $500 0O0 coo
that we annually overspend on our st0machs We
are coming to cheap living every day the world Is
coming to 1t; but 1t Is weary while to await the
complete development OF . great and day-by-day
shifting agricultural system sim we must NAT;
OyerstOck our rivers, our lakes, our bays and our
brooks that in ave years those reservoirs and run
ming waters. now destitute OF their own natural
occupants, would satisfy Mr.. Seth Green's biggest
conception OF fsh barrel. 4, y. f.t ss.,,, 81.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

From Sheldon & Co.-"A Fair Saxon" by
Justin Mccarthy; "a Paradise in the Pacfc A
Book OF Travel Adventures and Fact in the Sand.
witch Islands, y by william r. Bliss.
From A. s. Barnes 3 Co.-"The Nature and
Utility OF Mathematics, with the Best Methods OF
Instruction Explained and Illustrated" by Charles
Davies LII d,
From T. B. Peterson h Brothers, Philadelphia
"Lord Hopes Choice" by Mrs. Ann 8. Stephens.
From the Catholic Publication Society-"The
Nesbitts; OF, A Mothers Last Request" BY Uncle
Paul
From Harper Brothers-"Robln Gray" o
novel, by Charles GIbbon.
From Loring Boston-"ArtIste," by Maria II.
Grant. .t4
From william Wood & Co.-"The Educational
Year Book, 1873"
From Scribner, Armstrong h Co:-"Orley." BY
"Lindon )" ''Sam the Land OF the White Elephant
as 1t Was and Is" BY George B. Bacon.
From Caxton, Remsen and Haielnnger, Phila-
delphia:-" Tides and Tendencies OF Religious
Thought" BY J. L. Dudley; IAN Exposition OF the
Prophecies Of the Apocalypse" BY Rev. Jas. do
Put, A. ID.
From J. B. Lppincott 4 Co., Philadelphia
"Pascarel; Only Story" BY Ouida.
From VIM. White h Co., Boston =" Biography OF
Mrs. J. H. Conant, the Words Medium Of the Nine
teenth Century" by Allen Putnam.
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SENATOR O,BRIEN,S CLAIMS.

Will Messrss Van Mort and Stebbfns Az.
cept the Appointment ms Comm ission-
ers to Adjust tho Claimss
HERALD reporter went to see Commissioner
Van Mort and Park Commissioner Stebbins yester-
day to ascertain II they intended to accept the an
pointment as commissioners to adjust the claims
Of ex-Sherin O'Brien. Mr.. Van Mort was lot In
town. but Mr.. Stebbins assured the reporter that
he was as ignorant about the matter as new.
born child" He said this could scarcely Do
called an appointment, as the bill had not even
passed the Assembly, and might be materially al
tered before 1t ever reached the Senate. when
asked whether he would accept the appointments
he said che could not tell whether he would accent
the appointment in matter about which he knew
nothing" The reporter asked him IL he was a
friend OF Senator O'Brien, and Mr.. stebbins re-
piled that he mad exchanged the courtesies OF the
day with him. He begged to be excused
Is ne h nn,, to attend to some very Inn
phia, and the reporter left to call on Sherifr
brennan. The Sheriff said he knew NOTHING
10 regard TO these claims, but the Under-Sheri6,
conversed, thought that Senator OBrien was en-
titled to the money under the law allowing the
Sherin nlty cents for each commitments. The
claims are very large and will probably exceed one
hundred thousand dollars. The ComptrolIer win
probably refuse to pay the money even II the bill
should pass; but the bill provides that the payment
OF the claims, when they have once been AUDITED
by the Commissioners, may be enforced by manda-
mus me original bill named William @. Andersen,
henry II. Anderson and Corporation Counsel Smith
been ot the s Van Nor
ana Stebbins substituted. Mr.. Barker, the Deputy
commissioner OF Public Works, told the reporter
ws san IN Mort a Knew nothing 9, see
seems, therefore, that neither OF the two gentle
Wen had authorized the USE Of their names
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the HERALD COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ON CUBA.
From the Rochester Democrat, April III

From the Rochester Democrat, April Ill
The HERALD OF yesterday publishes long letter
from O'KelIy, which certainly contains material
enough to hang him. 1t gives what Is substan-
italy manifesto OF President Cespedes to the
world, aggravating the wrongs OF Cuba and the
crimes of Spain, and setting forth the resources
OF the rebels and the weaknesses OF the gov
erment. We have seen heretofore no such clear
statement OF the condition OF affairs in the
unhappy island; and the political effect will
doubtless be so powerful tnat the Spaniards
will be unwilling to regard Its publication
as piece Of HERALD enterprise. II the state.
ments put into the mouth OF Cespedes are authen-
tic he Is well fitted for the leadership which he
holds. He is, evidently q clear-headed politician
as well as an enthusiastic patriot. Cespedes sets
the Cuban force at from ten to twelve thousand
men, but acknowledges that 1t fuctuates with
every vicissitude Of fortune O'Kelly is fine
looking dashing young Irishman, who has served
in the Legion Etrangere OF the French army, meet
ing with many perllous adventures in Mexico, and
aiterward taking active part in the Franco-Prus-
sian war. It is rather pity that young fellow
OF such ability and pluck should stand in danger
OF meeting with the fate Of spy. AS he is still Q
British subject England will nave to bestir herself
in the matter.