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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
Letter From Washington.
GRAND PREPARATION TOR THE INAuGURA-
TIoN-THE MASS OF sTRL NGERs.

GRAND PREPARATION TOR THE INAUGURAL
TIoN-THE MASS OF sTRL NGERs.
Especial Correspondence Of EVERY RvRSISa.l
WASHINGTON, Mar. 3.-Thc city is filled
with strangers from all points Of the com
pass. Yesterday morning, Immediately al
Gay-break, the work OF decorating the
Avenue commenced at various points, but
the inclemency of the weather for a time
interrupted the proceedings. The Senate
Was in session till a. m. Sunday, and
then took a recess till : p. M, at which
time, the crowds Of prOmenaders on the
Avenue might have heen seen vending
their way TO the capitol. The halls of the
building were thronged with persons
anxious to obtain admission to the gal
lcres, and these were filled to repletion.
The proceedings in the Senate were quite
undressing, and the listeners we're con.
stantly coming and going.
The avenue, however, Is to-day the
grcst place Of resort The erecting of
platforms, raising of buntii q, and decor
ating generally is the order of the day,
while every piece Of ice, every undislurbed
remnant of snow, every obstruction to the
pedestrian and sight-seer disappeared this
morning, as if by magic before a regi-
ment of scavengers, armed with picks,
shOvels, scrapers, horses and carts.
1t IL probably one of the features Of our
republican institutions, yet it is strange
TO see the wonderful collection that an
Inauguration ceremony brings together,
persons Of every color, complexion, kind,
character and nativity. The most lively
feature of the affair, thus far, is the flash
and feathers of the military, who arc here
in large numbers from Boston, st. Louis,
New York, Albany, West Point and
other places. The West Pointers. some
220 in number, are lively looking lads.
They, this afternoon, went through
some Of their drill performance, IN front
of the Arlington House, and in presence
Of au immense crowd Of spectators. The
hotels are, of course, full TO overlooking,
and hundreds are yet unprovided with
lodgings, and when such is tho case al
ready, how will II be by midnight seeing
that every additional train sends its march
ing regiment Of satcheled gentlemen aloug
the psvemcnts of Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Avenue Is really a grand sight, not
so much for its display OF drapery as for
the moving mass of men and women, and
the intensely interesting study which the
representatives of the various nationalities
naturally excite. There are, as vet, but
few Wilminglonians on the ground. II is
presumed, however, that this nights train
will Increase their number. l heard to
day that the Legislature OF Delaware had
had place assigned them in the process
slou. NJ.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Last
Saturday night as Samuel P. Hucy and
Jehu Yarnall, of Willistown township,
were on their way home from West Ches-
Ter. they were met near Milltown by
man carrying a club, who coming up
mon them struck Mr.. Yarnall a blow
which kpooked him senseless. Following
up this advantage the desperate aimed a
blow at Mr.. Huev, bat Mr.. IL. discovered
il in time TO ward of its force by throwing
up his arm, and which had the effect to
knock the weapon from out the mans
hand, which Mr.. II. forthwith picked up
for his own defence. At this erisis me
assallapt drew a revolver which he dis
charged at Mr.. Huey, but which luckily
missed its mark, and the man took TO his
heels and made good his escape The in-
tention on the part of the man WAS intent
TO rob, and had not Mr.. Huey warded of
the blow of the club it is fair to presume
he weuld have accomplished his ends
West Chester Neirs, Feb. 2eth.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
TIE WEST CHESTER a PHILADELPHIA COM
PANY.
Our City's Growth.
THE PROMISE OF A CENTURY FULFILLED IN
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

THE PROMISE OF A CENTURY FULFILLED IN
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
From the Cecil tMdI nem1er~i, Of Saturday.
Twenty-Five years ago, an eminent cit-
zen of Delaware, composed for his little
son, now a silyer-tongued orator of that
State, an ode to be recitcd on some public
occasion, IN which the prophetic poet sung
the song of the Delaware Of "a hundred
years hence and INDUCED the following
prediction concerning the then provincial
town Of Wilmington:
That beautiful city that stands on a hill,
q hundred years hence will stand there still,
But not stand still, for progress immense
win Wilmington have made hundred years
hence
The hopeful proenostieator has been
gathered TO his t,uhers, full Of years and
honOrs, but his son remains TO be witness
of the wonderful realization, in quarter
Of the allotted time, and TO swell with
fuller faith the anthem Of Wilmington's
future progress-guaranteed by he past
Twenty-Five years have more than fulfilled
what State pride alone was brave enough
TO predict could be accomplished in q cen
fury. What the remainder OF the century
may accomplish, prophecy may well hest
tate to picture. From provincial town,
Wilmington has grown in two decades
into Que Of the first manufacturing cities
in the country, and In the ship aud car
building industry is already ahead Of an
competitors. Her commerce, too, Is rapid
ly growing, and with railroad Ritgr rail-.
road making her b som its cei tire, she
must shortly assume a Face equal to her
manu-, cturir < eut rpiise. And with the
accumulation Of the ne onrces Of Industry
a. enleIp lie, splendid publ c ard private
buildings are almost mag cally springing
up. Her churches are OF the bAndsomest.
Her stores aud factories are of the most
exier sye. She has, too, her Park, and
her Grand Opera House, here even the
marye lous Jsuau-rhek does not disdain
10 exercise her talents. And now, AS lf to
signaAze the rapidly Of her advancement,
"a magnificent hotel, equal 10 beauty and
appointments TO the best in the land, has
usurped the spot a year ago occupied by
her hest tavern. But, croWniug. evidence
Of enlightened progress la Wilmington,
three vigorous daily newspapers now
proper where five years ago Sleepy semi
esolsiss was all that the hravest would
dare hope for Well iAay Delaware be
proud of ner jewel
And well may many Of the towns not
far from. Wilmington strive to imbibe
the zeal, 10 emulate the spirit, and to
profit by the example of that growing city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08


the CITY COUNCILS PROTEST AGAINST TIE
TNF.NAt.s SCHEME TO DEPRIVE THIS CITY
-, -, e,,.sn,,,,rsr
Vf SELF NhNNhIHl'
The folloNing Il the fall text Of the pro-
test adnrt.d by Civ Council. against the
rim - af,r.tb. Stoto Senata 10 annotnt
water commissioners Tor wilmington =
WHEREAS, There il now pending in the
Senate ami House Of Representatives. Of the
state Of Delaware, IN General Assembly
now in session AZ hover, hill, amendatory
OF the civ Charter. entitled an Act TO en-
large and improve the Water Works of the
City of Wilmington, in which the full right
and control of the Water Department is
taken from the peoples Representatives, who
are directly responsible TO them. and placed
IN the hands Of three commissioners, TO be
appointed by the Governor, and upon whom
the powers. some vested and others not now
vested in file Iitv Council are conferred I'M.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
Serious Fall Of ez.sherltf Arm.trOng.
HE LAYS IN CELLAR ALL NIGHT IN An
lNsENsIBLE CONDITION.

HE LAYS IN CELLAR ALL NIGHT IN AN
lNsENsIBLE CONDITION.
On Monday night between s aud O'Clock,
as ex-Sh.rif Armstrong was walking on
Third street near Orange, lac slipped and
fell on the ice ia 'front.' of VIM. Z. Martins
livery stable and rolled down the inclined
plane leading to the cellar, where he lay iu
an insensible condition until this morning.
The hostler, George Conner, heard some
one fall about that time In the evening,
but supposed lie got up and walked away.
lie Lett the stable about 10 O'clOcS, and
before going closed the doors leading to
the cellar. When he came back to the
stable about 3 O'Clock this morning he
heard moaning in the cellar, and imme-
diately went down and found the ex Sheriff
aging there in half.conscious state.
With the assistance of the Waterman of
Springer, Morley * Causes building he
was carried up into the office Of the stable
and gradually became conscious.
IL was found that ne had broken his right
ankle in two places. He was removed Ia
his residence, n. e. corner Of Sixth and
jefferson, and Drs. Diaper and Kane pro
perly dressed the wound. Mrs. Armstrong
is not home, and the family were in great
suspense all night, as ii was very unusua
for him to stay out late in the evening
and comfOrted Themselves with the falls,
impression that he had been called awal
Unexpectedly on business. Had the hos
tier not closed the cellar doors, 1t Is prob
able that the ex-Sherin would have frozcl
to death, as last night was one of tn
coolest of the season. lie is getting alonl
very nicely, and we wish him a speed
recovery.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

CONC TO WASHINGTON ON BUSINESS
On the through train to Washington last
Monday night were about % roughs from
the vicinity of SeyeHth and Catharine,
Philadelphia. A number of them were
without tickets, and when they reached
this city were put of, given under charge
of officer Legg, who turned them over to a
squad Of policemen, when they were
marched TO the City Hall cells, number
of them, no wever, escaping. They were
held In custody until to-day, when they
were fined costs and cent to Philadelphia
ON the 1880 train. The names Of those
arrested are Joseph Cummings, John
Marsh, Anthony Harding, Samuel Jones,
VIM. Jeilries, Cornelius Brown, John
Oakley, Frank Riley, George johnson and
| Aaron Fisher.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
Monthly Statement of the Chief Police.

NUMBER OF ARRESTS DURING THE MONTH
or FEBRUARY.
The whole number Of persons arrested
during the month of February was rs, as
follows For receiving stolen goods, l /;
larceny, S violation of city ordinance, 2 /;
assault and battery, II dsorderly con
duct, IS intoxicstlon, 81. Total, 0S.
Amount received for fines, $40 number
Of dogs registered, 1903 amount received,
Sll5; number Of dodgers, 494 white
males, 543i colored males, 1922; white
females, 27 colored females 5.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
Peaches.
NEW CASTLE coUNTY's PROSPECTS FOR A
CROP.

NEW CASTLE coUNTY's PROSPECTS FOR A
CROP.
The prospect for even half crop Of
peaches in this eouHty this year ls very
bad indeed-nearly all the buds having
been killed by the severe weather during
the winter. sewell G. Biggs, Esq, in
forms us that careful examination of
one of his peach orchards, numbering
about 5000 trees, showed that not a single
bud was alive. Samuel Townsend does
not expect more than one-third Of a crop
from his orchards in this county, and bu;
few will be able to gather SO many rs
this. In the lower counties the crop
promises to be one Of the largest for years,
and, everything considered, there will
doubtless be as many peaches sent to
market this year a. ever before Last
year Kent and Sussex counties grew com
paraiively few peaches, whilst New Cas-
ties crop was very large. This year the
order will be reversed, and KEN and sus-
sex will doubtless reap harvest.
In the Eastern Shore counties the
peach crop will also be heavy, unless the
buds are killed during the present montt
or 10 the early part OF April.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
An Indian River Mystery.
REPORTED FINDING or MAN WITH 81, 500
ON HIS PERSON.

REPORTED FINDING or A MAN WITH 81, 500
ON HIS PERSON.
The Breakwater Light of Saturday has
the following We have heard this week
that about the first of last month drown
ed man was picked up on the beach near
Indian River Inlet, By two men who resided
near by. The man had been drowned
several days, from appearances, yet his
clothes were perfect and showed that he
had been richly attired. On his person
papers were found, showing that his name
was Taylor, or Saylor, and that he had re-
sided in New York City. The story. how
ever, is not yet told our informant further
says that on this mans person was also a
large amount Of money, p sum exceeding
81, 500, and that the finders concluded to
be keepers, and buried the poor uniurtu-
nate on the beach and quietly walked of
with the spolls, but 1t seems from some
misunderstanding between them, the affair
has "leaked out, and we are now left to
anxiously await further developments
which we believe Will soon be made.
Murder mill out
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
The Water Losn Bill.
WHERE THE WATER COMMISSION BILL
ORIGINATED.

WHERE THE WATER COMMISSION BILL
ORIGINATED.
MesSrs Editors The protest pr scented
to the City Council Thursday night, by
Mr.. Baker against the passage Of the
Water Commission bill now pending in
the state Legislature, led to discussion
which revealed two important facts, or
rather items Of Information. The first is.
that instead of the property owners and
taxpayers asking the passage Of the above
bill, the whole thing was iuauguratcd at a
caucus meeting of the Democratic mem
bers Of the City Council
The second is that to he an honest man
one must be the possessor in his own right
of not less than two hundred thousand
dollars worth Of real estate, and be sure
not to have the title to the same vested in
his wife. We had been led to think that
a poor man earning his bread by the sweat
OF his brow could be just as honest as the
man who by industry, sobriety and per.
severance has accumulated fortune.
We know that among the working mea
there is quite as much honesty as Mr..
Hayes of the Fourth Ward, will find
among the mllionaires.
If Gods nobest work he nm honest
man, then the Democratic Council caucus
must have concluded that in shaping the
Council. He bad overlooked the men
composing that body, both as to wealth
and honesty, for they (ihe caucus) have
taken great care to say that no member OF
Council shall serve upon the water COM
mission. Either because they are too poor
or dishonest, is the natural inference.
SPECTATOR.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
THE EDWIN ADAMS TROUPE.



The Edwin Adams Troupe have come,
And we welcome them again in Wilmington;
Their play OF Enoch Arden, last night
Was performed to the satisfaction and great
delight
OF the numerous audience in attendance,
Who made the welkin ring like indie
pcudence,
We an shonld rejoice because we can seq
Such Splendid acting Az they display.
The name of Adams is WOrld-renowned.
But Edwin Adams is the chief crown
OF all the Adams's that have gone before
In modern times, or ancient lore.
We mean in the line in which he's engaged,
OF producing popular plAysf for the American
stage.
The Company who support him in Enoch
Arden
Would gain great eciaf in Winter Garden,
or any retreat, where good acting should be.
In this country, or o. or the sea.
And IN this connection We will mention
The names Of Martin, Parker, Knowles and
Clifton,
As bright particular stars in their parts,
But detract nothing from the other noble
hearts.
Suffice to say, no one at all
Should fail, this evening, to visit Masonic
Hall
A friend of EVERY EVENING, who owns
one Of the poetry machines, was inspired
by the sight Of this piece of handiwork to
start the thing in motion, and instantly
ground out the following
To THE COMMERCIALS MINOR POET.
Bard! Mock sublime
Whose frantic rhyme
Fits well your chosen papers page
Pray tell how many
Free seats-it any
II, Aua's ypu loI a. Una, also;
on wb,t terms for ntber "Shibitions' u' "''
To furnish such YOU will engage?
| Pray tell us how
You did allow
io"' ~ sisU,os i,l . M9 ,Ii.s 'hat
Whnsa COW .l,eii Fing
/ have seldom heafd equalled-never sur.
| passed2 and also what kindof sixteen
! 1907 poi, YOU measured me lines " or
a. mess,,rist vou ,nay tai'a nv Ky.
Mark Twain's emotion
When DER the ocean
He stood beside Dld Adam 8 grave,
N " call4 hi 70 inns
yo,, anpear 10 nave feit a. tho oror. tJo,,,o
on friday night at thcsight or this later
representative of his race and name, ass isted
as he was'hy Martin, Parker; Knowles and
t5a T,'r, }9u rs .i1i dnIeRenuenee
and got IN YOUR entiusiasm so higb rs t6
break into disiointed song-finterested-to
| the amount OF two seats At least for Satur-
day pightJ really hone 1 shall not miss
/ VOur next effusiou
L rather like to hear Won rave
Yours. fine MAcHINF poer
! r, 1,, =, - Co.,
Tue ua@fNe nau VI Suluruay, spccl'
men OF haud'made poetry even more
roughly hnlshed ana loosely hung together
thah that oil the Conn.src'a', ana we are
prepared 10 c'alil tnat tne llaclluc mace
arucle is as goou as anything we nave
se'u, anu we snoulu poluly attsch the
tscniue' useu Ior inc purpose by our
ttlsnu anoEt ll.utloneu' 70 our ehglne shd
J'u our gon'cll' p1IaIies uGnsne9; out mat
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

WILMINGTON AoADEMY.-Mr, Alex. Q;
Harris has leased the whole Of the third
foor of the worrell Building, 22o and S22
Market street, and will open school 70 for
both sexes there on Monday, March 10Th.
He proposes to have a irst-cless English
Classical aud Commercial Academy. Fa'
cillties will be afforded for teaching
modern languages and drawing by th'
best professional teachers in the CITY y,
Mr.. Harris proposes to 1T up the sehoo
room in the finest style possible.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

PATENTS GRANTEp.-The following pat
ents were granted, among others, the past
week Back Band of Hirness-saddles-
To Samuel F. Marshall, Wilmington, Del.
The shaft.tug Is made to swing on a pivot,
and may be detached from the back-strap.
Earth Closet. Benjamin l.. Kent,
Coatesville, Pa; The earth-box has an
open bottom, from which proceeds fexl-
bic diseharge-tube to an opening in the
rear portion of the seat-lid. A U-shaped
" cut off, consisting of bent rod pro-
vided with rearwardly extending arms, Is
pivoted to the back part of the lid, so that
by the action of the seat-lid the discharge
Of earth is regulated as 1t passes from the
earth-box to the bucket.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

AN EDucATED Doo.-Mr. Benjamin
Foster, says the West Chester Nses, drug
gist, on Gay street, West Chester, has
dog of the Alpine Spaniel species, which
displays more than ordinary brute intelli
gence. This morning we witnessed him
going through his role Of performances,
which consisted of his rolling barrel to
and fro on the floor, walking erect, and at
the bidding of his master shut the door
lust as handily as though he possessed
hands. When ordered to sit ''like man"
upon the sofa, he mounted 1t and placed
himself in such n position, erect and de-
cdcdly amusing. To various questions
asked of his dogship he answers ''yes"
and mo" by barking, the Eyes" being
given in louder tone than the "no."
lie presents himself bidding at the store
counter, and with feet upon the top, looks
askingly tor something, which something
is liquorice lozenges, of which be is very
fond, and after getting his supply play.
| fully kisses his master in return in The
most approved manner.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08
Railroads

MIDDLBTowN AND ODESSA MARROW GrAGE.
And now It is proposed to build a mar
row guage railroad from Middletown 10
Odessa. The name OF the new road is 10
be the Middle,own and Odessa Narrow
Guage.
p. H. X, +. co. VS.. ". R. r. II. CO.
The Philadelphia IL Reading Raihoad
Co. 49, Wilmington IL Reading Railroad
Co., injunction case will be argued be.
fore the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania,
which meets in Philadelphia this week
ELEToN ASn NAssET's.
On Thursday of last week the subscrip-
ton books Of the Elktou and Massey's
Railroad were closed. al The stock having
been taken, and the following officers
were elected Ptesideht--Jacob Tome, of
Port Deposit. Directors r. e. Mackal,
Of Elkton james B. GrOome, Of Rlkton /
John Peach, of Bohemia Manor Sewell
Green, of Middletown, Del; jeremiah C.
Price, OF sassafras Neck William VI.
Knight, OF Sassairss Neck, and Alex.
Wilson, Of Kent county. The company
has decided to Immediately employ com
petent engineers to make the necessary
surveys, estimates, etc.
TIE WEST CHESTER PHILADELPHIA COM
PANY.
The West Chester Record in its last
issue says; Some time since the Penn.
sylvania Railroad Company made an offer
to the West Chester * Philadelphia Com.
pany for the western four miles of theii
branch leading from West Chester 10 the
PenR'a r, r. Intersection. The Penn'a
Company desired to make a competition
over from the Steamboat to West Chester
This proposition was not accepted when d
proposition was made to take the Who'll,
road. Negotiations have now been il
prlgress for some time looking to a leas,
of the whole line from West Chester tC
Philadelphia there being several bids
Unless something unforeseen takes place 8
lease Of the road will be completed at Al
early daV
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

AN ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE BRASDYwIsB
ON ICR.
On Saturday afternoon, jesse Hartman,
colored boy, about ~ years Of age, sou
of WIN. Harman, attempted to cross the
Brandywine on The ice, at Rockland, about
100 yards above Jessup Il Moore's paper
mill, when he broke through and drowned
before assistance could reach him. His
b dy was rccrvcr'd in a short time after
the accident. Yesterday afternoon Coroner
Winslow summoned jury and held an
inquest, who rendered verdict Of acct
dental downing
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

FoAMATIoN OF A NEW ONE IN WILMINGTON
On Mondaynight Samuel j. Wood, Deputy
Chief Washington, assisted by Past Guar
dian S Solomon, Mary L. Solomon and
James Morton met in the Mechanics Hall
Fifth and Market streets. and formed
Lady Franklin Communion, No. 4, OF
Delaware" with thirty charter members
aud installed the following officers:
Guardian-Phebe johnson.
PrOphetces-Annie Taggart.
Priest-Charles Shields.
Priestess-Hannah Barnes.
Recording Secretary-Lydia G. Christy
Register Mary j. Couoway.
Treasurer-Jesse Barnes.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DRowNINe.-
On Saturday morning, little girl while
attempting 10 drown kitten In the race
opposite the City MIL, fell In and nearly
met the fate she had destined for the
kitten. Two gentlemen standing In the
mill saw her fall, ran to her assistance and
rescued her from her perilous situation.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-08

EsTABLIsHMENToFAN NEW INDUSTRY IN VIII
MtNGToN-POETRV FACTORIES STARTED
THE OLD BATTLE; MACHINE. MADE
AGAINST HANDMADE.
There seems reasonable prospect that
another industry is to he added to the
many which now bring wealth and pros.
perity 10 our city, but az the very beginning
The Old battle between the hand workers
and the machiuc workers has broken out
aud it is difficult to tell which tu.ns out
the finest work. Here i "a specimen OF
the hand work from Saturdays CONNER.
eial;
THE EDWIN ADAMS TRoTrpE