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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
DR.. WiIla,ba Frlke,I.


The following incidents may be well accepted
aud afford amusement to our readers.
That DR.. Frikelrs productions are his own dis
coHerles, the Press of tine old world, from 1885
to the present day, fully prove. Nearly all ma
Biclans, or those who call themselves such, imi-
taIe Dr, Fnkelrs discoveries and original per-
iormahces but IL generally ends in poor im-
.Atlon the consumation OF each performance
pelhg robbed Of its most difficult aud amusing
character,
Among the many travels DR. Frikel undertook
nc also visited Hungary. where he gained brill
hant success but his sojOurn came near ending
suddenly On q journey from Segatn to Tennis
var, which lie was compelled to make by extra
post, there being no railroads, he had to pass
through large dense forests and in one of these
he was attacked by the famous band of robbers,
araitzo, plundeTed and threatened to be shot il
he m made any resistance His presence of mind,
uo"eVer, helped him out OF his dilemma. bic
nau with him chemical preparation which he
put In Ills mouth unobserved aud suddenly began
70 spit forth flames and balls of fire. The rob-
uerS VINO were superstitious, were overcome with
WI VIII aud crossing themselves before the sup
posed DEVIL desired their victim to go on his
ulnolested. But they had taken his money
1UuouBl they left him the rest of his property.
WIN this DIR. Frikel was not satisfied and with
sieat courage he said: "The money you have
,la' ,ahen shall burn upon your souls. and unless
lou return 1t Immediately, within three days you
shal be crooked and lame. To convince you
unN speak the truth, l, by firing my pistol
SseAllst this rock, will make it bleed in sorrow
lor your misdeeds" To apeak Was to aot-he
sh'' AID the rock bled. The robbers again
Jo Jossed themselves, fell upon their knees. laid
nush ,n' the stolen money, together with much
'u mote and then escorted him through the entire
tts uiest upon his promising that he would not
,.,ll t',ni MS prophecy Frikell promised, and to
h'l 1oiliy Ills promise placed / is hands upon his
,a. eau and presented the appearance Of his hair
cs,.iig' uls.lg' he took the money, sprang into his
sH,lase, the position drove on, and behind HIM
rogDers rode as escort; and 30 DIR. Frikell
arrived safe and unmolested in Temisyar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
latest General News.

The trial of Stokes for the murder OF Fisk re-
suited yesterday, in verdict of Granddaughter
in the third degree" Stokes was sentenced to
four years imprisonment at hard labor.
The estimates OF appropriations for the next
fiscal wear, to be presented to Congress-, include
$40 900, 900 for the post-oflices In Philadelphia
and Boston.
1t is understood that the New Orleans banks
will resume currency payments on November
10TH
Ice was formed on Tuesday night at Memphis,
Mobile, Montgomery, Augusta, and other points
South. The Mobile Board Of Health notify ab-
sentees that they may now return to that city.
Snow fell in various parts OF Canada on Tues
iay night and yesterday accompanied by gale
At London, Ontario, six inches fell on Tuesday
night.
AlArge fire was raging at Freehold N. J., at
one o'clock this morEing. The Post-olfice and
fonr stores were destroyed, and the fire was
spreading.
Most Of the business portion of Americus,
Georgia. was burned on Monday night. Loss
S31 600,
Two men we're found frozen to death on the
prairie, forty miles east Of st. Joseph, Mo-, last
Monday.
Eleven deaths from yellow fever were repor-
ted yesterday in Memphis. There were no new
cares Of the disease.
the reception of Joseph Arch, in Boston, have
decided to dispense with the torchlight process
sion, and have public reception and banquet in
faneuil Hall. The reception will take place
next Wednesday evening.
Ex- President johnson was announced to speak
in famm ny Hall, New York, last night, but was
too Ill to appear.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

NEW THEORY IN THE FAULKNRR OAsE.-There
is resident Of this city lady who processes to
be in the possession of facts which 30 to prove
that Faulkner who was supposed to have been
was foully murdered. Faulkner, as we are told
the lady says although he worked at Chester.
boarded in this city, and on Saturday night was
seen with a considerable amount OF money on
his person. The new theory is that he was muir
dered, robbed, and his body then placed close
beside the railroad track 30 as to be struck by
the locomotive, and then give the impression
that he was killed in this way. We are not
aware Of the facts which the lady claims to have
In her possession, but il they are of any moment
they should at once be placed in the hands OF
the proper authorities that the case may be
worked up.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

FAsHIoNABLE WEDDING AT NEWARK "A very
fashionable wedding was solemnized at Newark,
Yesterday afternoon. At o'clock, in st. Thomas
church, by the rector, keV. Mr.. Stone, The
church was arti6cially lighted during the per-
ioimanee of the ceremony, and was we'll filled
by the people OF the town aud vicinity. The
contracting parties to the marriage were Mr.
Fred Brown, Of Philadelphia and Miss Fannie,
Youngest daughter OF ]. Watson Evans Esq, OF
Newark. Among the groomsmen and brides
maids were Chas. Heisler, of Philadelphia; Al
iTed Curtis, of Newark; Miss Agnes Evans, of
Newark, sister of the bride, Miss Agnes Evans,
OF Pottsvllle Pa; and Miss Maria Browne of Mas
sarhnsetts The bride was dressed in white
Elk e'i trdin, and wore flowing veil. A recep-
lion was gwen at the residence Of the brides pa
eally lighted, and at O'Clock, the Wedding par.
y left Tor Now York
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
from New Castle.
Correspondence of the Commercially
NEW CASTLE, Oct. 30.

Correspondence of the Commercially
New CASTLE, Oct. 30.
There has been unusually high tides this sea-
SOD.
We have heard nothing lately of that new pa
per which was to have been started in New Cas-
tie, some timo ago.
A certain school teacher in New Castle has dis
covered that whipping is not the thing. She in
snuates some better but otherwise harmless
drug in the mouth of the bad boy who uses vul-
gar and obscene language. Good
Work on the Water Works, near the basn is
progressing large force of men are employed
in removing the old pipes and replacing them
with new ones OF a larger capacity.
This evening the Second annual ball OF the
Fame Fire Co. comes off in the Tow2 Hall.
Our county Jail is now, to use phrase more
expressive than elegant, "chock full
The report that deputation from New Castle
is at Dover to interview the Governor in respect
to the appointment of q recorder is probably err
roneous So far as we could learn, no one has
left here for the capital for this or any other
object.
ire Buell. Family singers, will give a concert
in the M. e Church OF Tuesday evening, Nov.
4th, proceeds for the benefit of the improves
ments.
1t is reported that, owing to the want of ma.
terial and other causes, Messrs. TAsker & Co.
will suspend work on their buildings for q time
Two Lf that notorious Church street gang of
your city were brought over yesterday, by Off
The improvements to the M. E. Church which
we mentioned in Tuesdays COMMERCIAL nave a.
ready been begun. A Aseaffolding has been place.
against the front Of the church, and the paint
ing of the exterior will be commenced immedi-
ately. The trustees we understand, have met
with satisfactory response to their appeal for
aid in pushing ahead these much needed i'm
provements.
party of sportsmen, who are on a ducking
cruise in small steam yacht, came down from
Phia., on Tuesday night. They were hugging
the Delaware shore to avoid as much as pOssi-
BILE the storm, and mistaking the light of the
new government pier for that Of d vessel at
anchor there, in attempting to avoid which they
ran high and dry upon the crib OF the pier which
at that time was a little below the surface. At
high tide, yesterday, they managed to get their
craft off and proceeded on their way down the
river.
The latest excitement in town is legal war
which is being waged between certain public
spirited" cstizens aud our City Fathers. The
latter party had made their arrangements for
opening Seventh street "a much needed i'm
provement) and on Tuesday proceeded to finish
their work by tearing away the fences which in
tervened between South street and the avenue
Certain of the property holders Immediately, for
reasons best known to themselves in the way Of
all improvement, ordered the workmen to de-
sist, but their mandates not being attended to.
one of them put in haste to his lawyer and OBJ
tanned temporary injunction from the Cham
cellor. This put stop of course to further pro-
ceedings by the commissioners for the time.
What they will do is as yet in doubt. III. II. @.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
DEL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1873.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Council tonight.


Halow Fen comes tomorrow.
The Asbury Concert takes place tonight at
the church.
Secretary of State John Fl. Paynter WAS in
town, last night. f1
Chancellor Bates bids adiou to Wilmington,
to omorrow for several months.
Ogle q Miller, will have large sale Of books
aud chrome pictur es, this evening.
A new lamp diffnsed it's light for the first time
in 4th street, between Washington and Jeifer-
sou.
One. OF our manufacturing establishments
proposes to pay it's hands In silver on Saturday
next.
Rev. Henry Brown, Of Chester, will deliver
the usual Thursday night lecture at Calvary
church, this evening. j.
Prof. Hardness purchased the property on the
N. W. corner OF 10th & Market, and not on the
corner occupied by 2. Pickels. as is generally
supp osed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
South New Jersey Anuir.,

The potato crop of Cumberland is very large
this year.
A Z Ballard has been elected President OF the
Pitman Grove Camp Meeting.
Messrs. Bodine Bro, glass manufacturers,
Bridgeton, paid their employees % each in silver
last week.
There are now no licensed hotels in Bridgeton,
the City Council having refused to renew the Ii
cense Of O. o. Davis last week.
The number of excursionists which passed
over the Camden and Atlantic Railroad to " the
CITY by the sea, during the season of 1873 was
67'61j, aud that for the same period n 1872 was
67,UsO, showing q gain in favor of the pres ,nt
year Of 523,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
THIRD EDITOR.
The Udaerzook Fri Ia.
rURrHGR TESTIMONY BY On, BAILEY,

H4 WeBT CHESTER Oct 80.
Dr.. Bailey said there appeared to be an old
scar, one inch long, running up and back over
the right temple. The eyes were suuken and
partly open. The forehead was broad and Of
considerable height; the head was covered with
closely matted hair inclined to curl bore
looks of white man; the boly showed that
the deceased had carried himself very erect,
with shoulders thrown back, and breast forward
think he was man from 35 to 40; s feet 8
or inches high 3S to 40 inches around chest
limbs large and well developed tapering to
small hands and feet indicating man of good
physique but not laboring man.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Death ON the Rail.

A ADELAwAREAN KILLED BY THE CARS NEAR cHEt-
- TER.
t"r CHESTER, Oct 80.
Last evening. Phillip Il. Nobls.ast, FELTON,,
Delaware, and others were walking on the p.
W. & B r, r. track, near Chester, and in avoid
ing an approaching Northern bound train, Nc
BILE stepped to the other tracA as a Southern
bound train was coming, Being struck by the
latter he was instantly killed. The others es-
capped uninjured. Noble is unmarried.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
New York.
MORE FAILURES REPORTED IN NEW YORK.

MORE FAILURES REPORTED IN NEW YORK.
New YORK. Oct. 80.
Hoyt, sprague Il Co., have failed, and E,
Millnan Schmidt d Co., produce exporters, also.
THE HoYr, sPRAaUE & co. FAILURE.
New YORK, Oct. 3O
Hoyt, sprague Il Co. do not deny their fail
ure but decline to make any statement about
their affairs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

LARGE REAL ESTATE SALE IN SEAFoRD. Mr.,
Joseph q. Collins has purchased the property
situated at the corner of High and Pine sts.. OF
Mr. Geo. Hallowell, for the sum of 10000.
has two mercantile establishments, now occupi-
ed respectively by Messrs. Brown q Galway and
Mr. j. W. Allen, and fine residence, all situat-
ed in the very centre OF the town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
BRANDYwINE MILLS QUOTATIONS TIC

John Mclaughlin, aged 80, was murdered on
Monday night while driving in Cascade town
ship Lycoming county. He was found lying in
the mud with gunshot wound in his breast
His cousin James Mclaughlin, who started ont
with him in the morning, carrying a shot gun,
is missing, and supposed to have done the deed.
-Four men in a boarding house in New York
took drinks last Monday night from bottle OF
a mantel, which they supposed to contain cher
ry wine. Being taken violently i'll, physician
was sent for, when it was discovered that the
bottle contained a rheumatic lotion. Two OF the
men, Giles Taylor and John Donahue, died yes
terday, the others are expected to recover.
George Yocum, aged 96, of the law firm on
Bush Il Yocum, of Bellefonte, accidentally shot
Clearfeld county
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Eng'anh.

ERIE COMING TO GRIEF BEYOND THE WATERS.
LONDON, Oct. 30.
A house dealing in Erie shares has suspended
The house recently received an order from Jay
Gould to sell fifty thousand shares, and took
stock personally as buyers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
9eatGs.

HUMPHRIS'.-ln this city on Tuesday morning,
October 2s;h, Aun, vile OF Rev. Joshua Hum
phrlss.
The friends and relatives OF the family are res
pectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday
Slst inst Services at The Union M. E, Church. at
O'Clock, 10 proceed ny O'CLOCK train I'd Mt. Morah
CemetsrY, Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Nav Advertisements, This DAY,
JENKIne . ATKINSON

FairhanRs Scales ity Item
pnnlio sale Bakers Onion property
Nilmiuptan Glee at Asbury Concert
IA ury Concert, 10 night ss..
tiay on Loan for salem L Liehtenstein
Patsnt yoke ahiTt-Wyatt q Garrett
p0pular usic B0oks-o Dltson Co
Cl l,thing-Benuett a Co khilR
The Buell. Fsmily at Union NJ X Church
Honse for remit q BqughmAn
scOtch ter1ier lost--.C w Rowland
Salesman wanted-i Lemon Go
OTercOata at Buxhaum's
Cheap chine ana glasHwaFe-T Y deNormandie
DeWolf, the popular clOthier
Hardware, Ac.-TrumRn a shaw
BuukWheat meal and finnr-W N Chandler
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
LOCAL bFFAuRs.

Three drunks at the police hearings, this
morning. g[gEN
The Mayor is still indisposed, but is getting
better. -I.-t e., : q ~
Quite a number of school teachers are going
to Vest Chester, TO the Teachers Institute, to-
morrow.
Friends Social Lyceum holds it's first meeting,
next Monday evening. -
city Treasurer Kilgore has been quite i'll for a
week or more, being Threatened with typhoid fe-
YER but il better
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Paid Up Capital.
z EMOVALs
THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK


THE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK
Has been removed to its new location, in the Clay
ton House, where 1t is now open for business.
Six per cent has been regularly paid on deposits,
since the organization of the Bank In 1861 and it is
the expectation OF he Directors that the profits on
the accrued capital and the regular business will
enable the BanK to continue this rate of dividends
Deposits are solicited from persons in the receipt
of regular incomes. from Farmers, Mechanics and
Dealers, and from Widows and Cnildren's EBtates,
and from those whose business enables them to
keep a varying balance of cash, ON which, If
placed with us, they will derive an income in the
shape OF
sEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST.
rule Of the Bank requires notice to be given
the withdrawal of Deposits, but in all ordinary
cases depositors will be paid on demand.
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM s. hrLLEs, EDWARD DARLINGTON,
9RoRGR w. BUSH, CLEMENT b. SMYTH,
NJ. L. LICBTENsTRIN, GEORGE s. CAPELIk,
JOEN p. MCLBAB, NATHANIEL r. BENSON,
CHARLES W. ROWLAND, HENRY Il. DURB,
JoB II. jackson WIN. II. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS. 3"
VIM. s. HILLES, President.
$50. W BUSH, Vice President.
-tfapr14 K T. TAYLOR. Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
From Memphis.

THE PEOPLE INVITED BACK.
MEMPHIS. Oct. 80.
The Board of Health at Memphis officially no.
titled the absentees that they may safely return.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

DEATH OF AN ocTooENARIAE.-Wm. Retts, a
colored resident Of Seaford said TO be 80 years
old, died on Sunday night last. He was worth
some property, lived moderately we'll, and was
very much thought of by those that knew him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

THE REPORTED SUICIDE OF DANIEL GALLAGHER.
During yesterday, Mr.. Daniel Gallagher, OF
whom it was reported, yesterday, that he had
committed suicide, was removed from his farm
to lis house in this city. Mr.. Gallagher was
visited, this morning and he denies any attempt
upon his life, but says that tue wound upon his
was the result of accident which happen
cd by slip Of the razor while he was sharpening
it ON his hand. He was still in bed when visited
but sald he felt very well and intented to dress
himself later III the day. q.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Spain.

s1xTY.sIx LIVES LOST BY sUNKEN STEAMER.
MADRID. Oct 80.
sixty-six lives were lost by the sinking of the
steamship Fernando Cdtoltcus
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

We have disposed of Stokes and West Udder-
zook is being put through the mill; what cause
for thankfulness
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
:MuauEtaT.

E-HTRsT NATIONAL BANK,
OF WILMINGTON,
DsDUs sOTy 0T tIse Public R1OHSsss
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF tn UNITED sTATKs
EDWARD BELTS PRESIDENT.
GEO. D. ARMSTRONG, CAsHITR.
Paid Up ORpitaI,. S50O, 200
eg Philsdelphia and New York Exchanl fui.
niahed to regular depostors without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays, at sk A. II.
DIRECTORS:
CLEMENT B. SMYTH, 9EoHaE W. BusH,
lARASL PUsEY, ELL GARRsTT.
HENRY 8. MoCoMB, JOSHUA T. HHALD
DANIEL JAMES, WILLIAM TATlzALI1
EDWARD BELTS. oct1-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

The decentralization of the stock gamblers in
New York holds on longer. and does more to
reiard recovery from the Panic than any
other one influence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

Theatrical prices must come down.
Where the sun can't come, the doctor must.
Manager DAILY of New York runs four thea
tres.
ID.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

"HITE OAK PLANK-We have on hand arge
w stock OF the above IN perfectly seasunedcOn-
ditlon. GILMORE q HEWE,
0ct2, I'm Front and Pine SITS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD, TO-DAY.
New YORK, Oct. 80
Gold opened this morning, at 0ss<
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 80.
Probabilities: For the middle States easterly
winds warmer and clear or hazy weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 80.
Cotton lower; 144@l516c; Medium and low
grade flour declining; supers, Sal 11@514; extras,
whest dull red 81 45@1 so Corn dull yellow,
62@63c, Oats dull 46@5Oc. Whisky, 94c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
The Kent 60. Licences.

CONCLUSION OF rHEM-MR. FouNrAIN's ArpLIoA-
TON GRANTED.
Especial to The Commercial.
DOVER, Oct. 80.
The application of William O. Fountain, of
the Capital Hotel, in this town, for aliceuse, was
granted by the Court, to day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

Tilton has been expelled from Plymouth
Church for refusing to testify in the Beecher
acandal naaa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
The Beecher.EIllon scandaI.

TILToN REFUSES To TESTIFY. AND Is EXPELLED
FROM PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
SURVEYOR,

LlDw. TATNALL, Jr.,
u SURVEYOR,
Residence, 7O1 TstnsD street,
s-BuildInG lots for sale In several desirable locs.
Mons dao1o- -aNA1v
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

SCREW BOLTS and square hea wood screws
- Of variety OF sizes. Flr sale bV
TRUMAN q SHAW,
ladalnhia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
alelu sAdsmtisstas.As.

AH CLOTH vI9Es. carpet stretchers, ushol-
' BtereTs and housekeepRrs' tack hammers and
superior quality iron timed and leather headed
tacks. For sale by .as
TRUMAN & SHAW,
No. sOO tEght Thirty-Dvel MsTketst, below Ninth
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30

n a U IT L o N!
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-30
FIRST EDITION.
The Unitnrian Conference.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SESSION YESTERDAY AFrFH-
NooN-ADDREssEB BY VARIOUS MEMBERS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-08-07
Adventures OF a Letter.

The Portland Oreqonsan of recent
date, says: Yesterday, we were shown ~
long letter written by a gentleman whi,e
on his way from New ork to San Fran,
cisco ga Cape Horn. Connected with
thls letter is an unwritten history as re-
markable as true, and which we here give.
IN IN. 1he year 1S49, a gentleman named
Nlchols embarked on board sailing YES
sci at New York, bound for the then
famous gold fields of California Mr..
Nichois came from Massachusetts, leaving
pehlnu nm young wife and several
daughters. During the tedious passage
rom New York to Cape Horn, he en-
ployed a portion of his somewhat painful
leisure time in writing long letter to his
family, consisting principally of advice to
MS daughters, most of whom were unite
young. When off the Cape, terrific
storm arose, and for many hours the yes
sci was expected to founder During
these hours of desperate peril, Mr..
Nichols supposed that crew, vessel, and
all would go down. Impelled by kind
red motive, probably to that which
prompted the great discoverer, Columbus,
hundl eds of years ago, while in similar
position of danger, to commit to the
mercy OF the waves a sealed letter, Mr.
Nichols cast adrift the letter he had writ
ten with such tenderness and kindly in
terest to his family The letter was rolled
up into the smallest convenient compass,
and placed in a bottle which was
tightly corked and sealed with
wax. However, the vessel weathered
the gale in safety, the storm
abated, and, in due time, passengers and
crew arrived in safety at their destination.
Escaping the perils of the coast, Mr.
Nichols soon forgot the circumstance of
the letter, and became engrossed with the
cares and eXcitements incident to mining
life. But strange as it may appear, after
two years of butfeting from the sea, the
bottle containing the letter was stranded
on the Gillian coast, when it was acct
dentally picked up by some sailing mas
ter or miner From appearance, the bot
tie was supposed to contain liquor; but,
on drawing the cork, the letter was dis
covered. The bottle was broken, and the
letter, which was perfectly dry, taken out
and the contents read. The finder, who
ever he was, felt sufficient interest in the
matter to forward the letter to its destina
nation the first opportunity. After nearly
three years, this missive reached Mr.
Nichols family, having drifted in its
course more than thousand miles before
being picked up, and passing several thou
sand miles to reach the Atlantic seaboard.
Meantime, Mr.. N. quilted California, and
returned home some time subsequent to
the receipt of the letter. The very re
markable history connected with this let
ter caused it to be carefully preserved.
Two years ago, the youngest daughter of
Mr.. Nichols married and came to Port
land, bringing her fathers letter along
The letter bears evidence of great age and
much usage. Such a souvenir is worthy
of careful preservation.