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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
1eatAs.

JACKSON.-In New Castle Hundred, Sept. 10th
l7I3, Cara p Jackson infant daughter OF Samuel
A. and A. Mary Jackson.
Tue friends of the family are respect fully invited
to attend the funeral from the residence of her pa
rents, New Castle Hd. Monday. Sept. 22d, to leave
the house at O'Clock p. M. Interment at Whining
ton and Brandywlne Cemetery,
JANvIER.-At the residence OF her uncle, Joseph
k Capele, B0wersvlle, on Friday, the 18th inst. I,
Lille Janvier, daughter of Ferdinand and Mary
j. JanVier. In the l6;h year OF her age.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
State Items.
Mosquitoes have gone.

Mosquitoes have gone.
The fodder has been saved in good condition.
South Milford is enjoying revival in build
ing.
VIM. B. Lowry and Miss Bessie Fisher, of
Milford, were married in Philadelphia on the
the 18th inst
The people around Georgetown are reported
as having done better with their peach crop this
year than those of any other section.
The schooner Commerce, of Philadelpha, la
den with pine wood, dragged her anchor off
Mispilion Creek, on Wednesday, and was wreck
ed on the bar
The Alden Fruit Preserving Company at Mil
ford employed during the height of the season
about 80 hands night and day in preparing the
fruit for the evaporators.
Henry Wolcott, Esq prominent citizen OF
Harrington and formerly member of the Leg
islature, has sold his property at Milford and
removed with his family to Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
Political Notes.

In Delaware County, there is a triangular con-
test for State Senator. A number OF Republi-
cans-most OF them Greeley men of last year
had a meeting on Thursday, at Media, and nom-
mated DR.. Hilborn Darlington, of Concord for
Senator, in opposition to the regular Republican
candidate, Thomas " Cooper. The Democratic
nominee is Tryon Lewis, and no union. .aofi the
two Is expected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

P. W. & B. R. MISUNDERSTANDING on Mon
day next. new time table will go into effect on
the P. W. d b. r R 1t embraces several slight
changes. The Wilmington and Port Deposit
train, which has heretofore left Philadelphia at
5.15 r. NJ, will leave at A. Mr., reaching Port
Deposit at 7,15. The Wilmington Accumulation
leaving at 10.45 A. NJ, will leave at 10.30 and
the p. NJ. train will leave at CAS- The after
noon express trains make fewer stoppages. The
drawn. A llother changes affect only the up
per part of the road, aud are of no interest to
our readers,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
AHiaI, Masonic Lodge.

On Thursday afternoon. at one o'clock, Col
or ado oommandery, No. /, Knights Templar'
convened in special conolave" on the summit
of Pixies Peak. After the conclave, the Knights
engaged in parade and drill. 'going through the
entire manual of arms in use by the Order. "
This is believed to have been the first NJ lsonic
body of the kind to hold meeting IA 900 feel
ahnva tho saa laval.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
TWO De.th. a scrnb Rncc.

At scrub race at the Atchison, Kan. fair last
week young jlcky namsd Jim B,ll, finding
himself behindhand, leaped his horse over the
inner fence cut straight across the circle. jump
ed the fence again to the track just as the other
horses were coming in, and threw the animals
into confusion which resulted in the death OF
Ball and another boy named Frank Brooks, both
being unhorsed and trampled upon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
The tsrea, ~. Lou,, bridge

The two centre sections of the arch between
the western abutment and pier of the new bridge
at Vt. LOUIS, were compile ed on Thursday Each
consists of an upper and lower arch, and their
completion is regarded at st. Louis lone OF
the greatest triumphs OF engineering skill in the
world" 1t is expected that three grand arches
of the bridge will be finished by December.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

DEPREDAToRs SHoT.-Two negroes were shot
while in the act OF stealing vegetables and fruits
from the truck patch of Mr.. Lovclace, at War
wick on the 11th inst They were not injured
very badly. but one of the lads might now and
in future pass fol small pox subject SO, beauti.
fully is he marked. The aim was right, as his
face is Enthusiastically marked by the pellets OF
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
THIRD EDITION.
Heavy Frosts.

THE CROPS DAMAGED IN THE NORTH AND WEST,
CHICAGO, Sept. 20.
A heavy frost formed, last night, throughout
he northwest, damaging the crops.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

BENG DEMoLIsHED. old Hallway wharf
portion of the top had already been torn off and
the structure will be shorted 60 feet. it project
ing that distance beyond the wharf lines recent
ly established.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

AMPUrATED.-Francis Short, Jr,, brakeman
on the p, W. & b. Railroad. while engaged in
shifting cars at the North East station, few
days ago, fell and was run over. mashing his
foot and ankle to such an extent that it was
deemed necessary to amputate his limb below
tho knaa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
aEroRr OF THE sIeNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.
Probabilities For the Middle State, pressure
will increase, with fresh and brisk northerly to
westerly winds, low temperature, and generally
CLEAR Weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

The New York Excursion next Thursday will
stop at the platform. West Philadelphia, at 7.30
A. M. for the accommodation of those going who
may have friends in Philadelphia that wish to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

Fishing at the Breakwster still continues
good, though the fayorite cstch-the croakers-
are much smaller in size than earlier in the sea-
con.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SALE ON sourHsIDE.-on Saturday, October
4th, Mr.. Heald will sell number of lots on the
Southside, close to the Sd street bridge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

The Excursion House at Lewes did prodta-
BILE business last season. 1t is rumored that a
New Yorker will purchase and enlarge it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

FhlI4hUhLPHIh hhHhEIbs
PHILADELPHIA, Sep. 20.
Cotton lower; 2O1&@21%. Flour firm supers,
s315@415; extras, S405Il; Penna extra family,
S715@81S. Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn
dull aud lower; yellow, CSC, Oats 48@52c. Whis-
key one dollar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

DRRss AND CLOAK MAKING
~ Also
CUTTING AND FITTING,
with all instructions.
MBs. e. L. RAMBo,
Rs3 North Thirteenth Street,
sep2O,sm Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
Weather Record.

N1Vt17OAFt
A Calcutta dispatch reports the loes of the
ship Indus with 4i8 Coolies on board.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
Bett advertisements.

GENUtNE l. Wilson butcher and shoe knives
NJ and sharpening steels, lat opened, and q va
riety OF other makes, for sale by
TRUMAN d SHAW,
No. sa5 eight Thirty-nVe) Market st below Ninth,
PhIladelnhia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
Less Of the Indus.

41s COOLIES ON BOARD AND SUPPOSED TO HAVE
PKRIsHED.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

YWNHE SITTING FLOUR SCoUP is convenient,
because you SC lOp up the f1our with 1t, and
then, holding It over your pan, by revolving the
handle 1t is sifLed into 1t. For sale by
TRUMAN Il SHAW,
Nc. ss5 tEght ThIrty-nVe) Market St below Ninth,
PhIladelRhia,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
stew advertisements.

CHEAP GOAL.
For sale, large stock Of Lehgh and shamokin
Coal. Persons wishing 10 buy the genuine Hare'Rh
Lehigh and Excelsior Shamokin Goals will please
send In their orders early as we confidently expect
to be more pressed with orders this season than
ever. Coal VIII be no lower and may be higher as
the season advances.
JOSEPH FOUT,
Orange and Water Streets and at the
apr19-1y-of Wharf of j. Morton Poole d Co.
EENHE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK,
No.4 WEST THIRD sTREEr,
Six per cent interest. Open Tuesday and Saturday
evenings and every day. A. II. Grmshaw. Treas
j. p. wales NJ. D., Prest; John +. Miller, Clerk.
je27-H
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

For the relief Of mothers suffering from sore or
cracked nipples. Worn on the nipples these
shields are found soothing and healing. They keep
the nipples soft and moist aud prevent the clothing
from channg the lnnamed surface. Prepared and
sold wholesale and retail by
Z. BRINGHURST Il CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner Sixth and Market streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20

CSPICeS, PURE GLOVES, CINNAMON and ALL
y spice, for preserving, at
lH0USToN'S. II E 4th Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
GARRATT'S ELECTRIC DISKS

Are self-acting, clean comfortable and durable.
They are worn with relief in Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Local Palms. Weakness, Lameness, &C. They
supply gentle now OF constant electricity and have
a wider range of use and help in the above named
class Of troubles than the rdnary battery. Sold BY
K. BRINGHURST q CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
TI PHYSICIANS.

LIebreich's Croton Chloral Hydrat. new hypnotic
which, unlike the ordinary chlora acts on the cere
bral nerves and not on the heart. For sale by
z. BRINGHURST d CO.,
ApothecaTies,
Corner Sixth and Market street,.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
yuccus BELLADoN, CoNIl.

Hyosciami of English manufacture Nitflte =.
AmYl, Aetlyliden Chlord OF Chlorasthyl Phlofids
gin, Choracetic Acid ScherlngB Xylol, Globules OF
Apial, drops each French Capsules OF Sandal
Wood 10 drops each; Capsules (Scherings) OF Xylol
and many other comparatively rare chemical and
pharm lceutical preparations at
H. BRINGHURST CO.'S
Corner sixth and Market streetp.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
MEDICATED WAX NIPPLE SHIELDS

The repairing of STOVES, HEATERS aud
RANGES attended to with despatch. 'aarlT-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
Ns EDICINAL WATERS

And Gelatine Capsules, especially adapted for ad-
mnstering remedies of dlsagraeable odor, unpleaA.
ant taste or apt to irrltate the mouth or throat
E. BRINGHURST 4 CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market atraAke.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-20
A j. s p R L N g e B,
TIN ROOFER
AND
SHEET IRON WORKER

NO. 12, B. SECOND STREET, WILMINGTON,
DELAWARE
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

MAGSASlMoUs Owe learn from a
responsible source that one OF our city
officials recently dropped al the Grant
House a pocket book containing one
hundred and fifteen dollars 1t was
picked up by little by who at once
sought the owner and restored the book
and its contents to bis possession. After
satisfying himself that the amount Of
bills was correct, be told the boy that
he had no Change" but would reward
him on the morrow. The next day he
called at the hotel and gave to the Vrong
boy, q boy who had had nothing to DO
with the transaction, the munificent
sum OF one dollar Comment is un-
necessary!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

MEssRs. ADAMS 4 Lucas, 100 Msrke,
stree, have just received the sole agency
for the celebrated "Kuabe" Pianos,
and have on hand a very large stock Of
those instruments. The Knabe Pi.
amos have been long and favorably
known in this vicinity, though they
have not been represented here by any
agency for year or two past. Within
that time they have been greatly inn
proved in respect to tone. touch and
workmanship.
They have all the improvements
which 20 to make up first class
Pianos, and every instrument is war
ranted for five years. They must be
seen and heard to be appreciated,
Call at Messers. Adams & Lucas, and
examine the elegant stock OF Knabe
Pianos, and learn their prices aud lib
eral terms.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17
0urMethers

who were the best and tidiest house
wives in the ~orld-excspting oul
grandmothers took especial pride in
the possession Of rows Of tinware that
glistened like q polished mirror. Eve
~ article about their houses suscepti-
BILE of polish, including the brass knock
er, was regularly frightened up until il
fairly glistened. With their primitive
materials, such an Bath brick, emery,
rotten stone, etc, it was seriops labor
albeit one OF love. Nowadays, how
ever, their daughters use Sapolio, and
in one hour can polish more articles
and do it better than they could in q
whole day. If you wish to excel your
mothers in the brightness Of your
kitchen ware, use Sapolio.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

The cases of Blatner and others were
tried before Judge Craumer, yesterday.
We admire the Judges decision in
these cases. We have no doubt but it
will deter them from eny outrage ola
similar character in the future. We
understand that there is State war
rant for the same parties, and sincere.
ly trust that the Prosecuting Attorney
will zee that these parties suffer the
full penalties OF the law. There is no
excuse for them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

NEARLY FiRE.-Yesterday some
boys attending the Third ward school
set fire to some dry grass in the yard
OF the school house which came near
resulting in something more disastrous.
The wind was blowing rather stiffiy at
the time aud the fire spread SO rap
idly that the fence adjoining the prop
erty of Squire johnson was developed
in the flames, and for few minutes it
was feared the 'Squire's house would
60 next. Fortunately the flames were
got under control and extinguished
without doing any further damage than
soaring the people in the immediate
vicinity nearly out OF their wits.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

RIVER NEws.-The bottom OF the
river is about out at this point. The
marks last evening showed only three
feet two inches in the channel and
falling.
The Andes, Mallie Ragon and j. f.
Rankin were hard aground on the
Captina bar at last accounts and there
is no telling how long they will stay
there The R. W. Skillinger is aground
at Burlington. The result fall this ia
that things about the landing are
mighty dull.
Gleanings from our Exchanges.
Valentine Dutenhoffer, OF Pomeroy
Ohio, has purchased one-third Of thu
R. W. Skillinger from A. J. Flesher
at the rate Of $4,000 Tor the entire
boat.
The Kittie Nye, the new Marietta anc
Matamoras side wheel packet, built by
Knox & Son, of Harmer, had steam
raised in her boilers and trial Wal
made which proved very satisfactory
Jack Rowland and Ed. Williamson
are plotting the Emra Graham. Mr.
Rowland reports a feet on Four Mile
3 feet on Twelve Pole and 80 inches OF
Eight Mile.
The Carrie Brooks has resumed he
trips between GAINESVILLE and Pitts
burg.-Cincinnati Gazette.
The Gazette is the only paper tina
has the news.
The Psrkersburg Times says: 9TH
Dick Henderson is out argain. He
new machinery works splendidly ant
she will make an excellent boat for bar
Dor purposes. The Clara Scott will e
on the docks for repairs. which vii
cause her to miss the next two or thre
trips to this city.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

L. S. DISTRICT c oURr.-The following
business was transacted in the United
States District Court yesterday.
The case OF John Johns, IT,, assignee
rs. the Charleston Extension Company
was revived in the name Of Hedgeman
Slack and others. The motion to re.
maud the case to Charleston was taken
under consideration.
A decree for the resale OF property
in the case OF the United States Us. the
Harper Ferry Water, Power and Manu-
featuring Company. Of West Virginia,
was issued.
The case of the United States u.s.
Jefferson T. Martin, was continued.
The Court adjourned until this morn,
ing at 10 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

COUNTY CoURT.-The following bus-
mess was transacted in this court yes
terday:
In the case Of William Stein Us. Jacot
Luikert, an appeal from the decision Of
H. W. Phillips, Justice Of the Peace q
Washington township, the jury re-
turned verdict in favor OF the plain
tiff, for one cent damages and the pos
session of the property in dispute.
E. R. Mckee was appointed guardi-
an for James R. Mckee, orphan Of
William Mckee. Bond $500.
D. W. Boggs, John Baird, Thomas
OBrien and James Heryey, were ap-
pointed commissioners by the Court to
appraise the personal property Of VIM.
Wylie, deceased.
The Court adjourned until Friday
morning at 9 clock,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

POLICE CoURT.-The Police Court
was well attended by visitors yesterday
morning and six cases were disposed
of.
Edward and John Blatner, Tim
Bobbet the men who beat
Officer Wernig 80 badly last
Saturday night, were disposed of for a
short time by bring sent to jail tor
thirty days, in addition to having to
paw a fne-the Blatners $50 and costs
and Bobbert $40 and costs. This was q
charge Of resisting an officer. They were
also charged with disorderly conduct,
but the Judge dismissed the charge as ii
was all one disturbance and two
complaints could not be made out Of
it.
Henry Klevis was picked up late
Monday night, as drunk as a lord. AS
he had often been up on the came
charge before, he was given IS and
costs or twenty days.
Thomas Young got angry Saturday
evening because he couldn't get some"
thing to drink in Heller's saloon, and
made so much noise about it that he
was arrested. S. and costs was the
amount necessary to secure his liberty.
Late Monday night James ONeIl
was making considerable noise on Mare
ket street and was ordered to keep
quiet by the policeman. As he didn't
do it he was arrested and locked ur'
AS it was his first appearance before
the court he was let off with three dol
lars and costs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

A VERY truthful magazine or news
paper writer-we forget which-says
Quitting advertisements in dull times
is like tearing out a dam because the
water is low. Either plan will prevent
good times from ever coming" We
object to the simile, but the idea is
nnrrnnt
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17
coMMIssIoNER,s sALE

TN PURSUANCE OF A DECREE EN-
TERED by the Circuit Court OF Ohio
county, West virginia. on the 18th day OF
July, It's, in the chancery case In said
Court pending, wherein Thomas McCor-
mick Is complainant, and Gather ne Nc
Cormick defendant, shall, as Commission
er named In said decree, offer at public sale,
On Saturday, September 20. 1873,
beginning at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, st the trent
door OF the Court House of Ohio county, the
following described property, viz: The
south half Of Lot No; ~ situated In Ca!d-
wells addition to the City OF Wheeling, to-
gether with ali the privileges and appur.
tenapces thereto belonging. Said south
half being 25 feet front, more or less, and
100 feet deep.
TERMS OF SALE-One third cash and
the remainder In six and twelve months,
the purchaser giving security for the defer
red payments, and the title remaining in
the Commissioners hands until all pay
ments are made.
THOMAS MCCORMICK,
Commissioner.
]. NJ. MILLER, Auctioneer. sepl3-a
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

FooT SMASHED Joseph Britt, OIL
Grafton, while attempting 10 jump on
q freight train at Webster Station on
the B. 20. r. Il, last Sunday, missed
his hold and fell. The train passed
over his right foot, smashing it go BADLY
that amputation will be necessary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

THE VIM. II. Sheib & Co., Pianos
are equal, in every sense OF the word, to
any frst-class Pianos in the market,
and can be bought for from 800 to
$3.50 less. The Estey Organs are I'M
rivaled. Warerooms on Monroe street,
opposite Mcclure House.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

JUDGE COCHRAN has gone to Pitts"
burgb, to attend the reunion of Army
of the Cumberland, to be held in that
city. The Judge won't return until
Thursday night and consequently the
County Court adjourned until Friday
morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

J. T. LAkIN & Co., No. 81, Monroe
street, are selling their stock OF Summer
Goods at greatly reduced prices, to make
room Tor Fall Stock. Gentlemen who
contemplate purchasing, will save from
20 to 80 per cent, by giving them a
trial. All work guaranteed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

MUNICIPAL CoURT.-NothiDg was
done in this court yesterday but the
reading Of the minutes OF the previous
day. The cases to be tried yesterday
were set for to-day, and the court ad.
iourned until ten o'clock this morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

IT appears that oue-fourth Of the five
cent nickel coins il circulation are
bogus. These counter!eits ars said to
be so skillully executed that it is almost
impossible even for experienced coin
experts to detect them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

INVITATION ACCEPTED.-Hon. E. G,
Cracraft, of this city, has accepted the
invitation to deliver the agricultural
address at the Cameron Fair on the
Goth of this month. What Bridge
don't know about agriculture is not
worth knowing.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17

The new bonnets coming into vogue
this fall are much larger than have
been worn this generation and are very
handsome. OF course all the nice girls
will 60 for them. This will soon revive
the old practice OF two heads under one
bonnet.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
Market Farm for Sale
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, MD,

TUBE FOLLOWING STATEMENT m
II strictly In accordance with the fhcts, Ana
Is no overdrawn picture Of what can b
done: ~. s
ofrich alluvial bottom lands, mot liahls y
Overflow, In the form Of an oblone sousts
level, and at this time In nne conditios
situated between thePotomAc river and ~
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, with q dsnos
or switch connected with the property, m
e about half way sstTs sa, GI am ma
OF Georges Creek Valley, where veeetablss
or, In other words the products OF Z trucS
farm, can be sold In any quantity and 4,
prices far exceeding the rates In Eastern
cities. -
excellent and ague and fever unknown bs
There are also about seyenty.ivs ares a,
strong limestone upland Eituatsd on The
opposite side of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad nom the bottom land.
The quality OF this land and In proximity
to certainly the most sctive and best mar
standing truck farming TO realize fortune
This region Of country u rapidly fillins
mn. and thus far the market cannot b mp.
piled without sending on for vegetables
nom other places.
II sny one uesirine 70 MAKE pronAbe
investment In such property VIII visit this
well as what Ia represented about our mar,
kets, &c, has not been correctly stated, his
expenses viii be paid. We therefore conn.
IDENTIFY invite persons to come and look ana
Investigate the matter for Themselves.
There Is q lime kiln on or near the prop
without rent, and thus make BIS lime Al
simply the expense Of coal and burning.
Address: r. d. JOHNSON,
febS-eod Cumberland IA