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d.
We observe from circular pretty widely
distributed N this section, that our worthy
townsman, Dr.A +. Merriman---who&l Known
and recognised = one Of the most reliable and
1killful practical serseon Dentists In Ken
tucky--has Adopted an ingenious and novel
method Of increasing his business and avoid
ing the trouble, annoyance ana expense ol
collecting his fees for dental work. A large
experience in the practice Of his profession.
has taught him that "a bird in hand L worth
two In the bush," and therefore be has deter
mined in future to demonstrate his spprceia-
ton Of liberal patronage and cash paymenss,
BY dividing amonghis patrons, approximately,
the amount Of his natural losses BY bad debsss
cost Of collecting, ETC., under the credit sys-
TEN, In the way Of useful and valuable pres
cnts. II we understand Ms circular, he pro-.
poses to issue TO bis ratpoosnpon the payment
Of a designated sum, due hill for the amount,
payable in dental work u his published rates,
redeemabls within Twelve months, and trans
ferabie. This dine bill also entities the holder
70 chance in The distribution Of scversl
thousand dollars worth Of gifss; the distribo-
ton TO take place Whenever one Thousand
tickets are sold. The sifis consist Of fne
piano, iine buggy. baaks. Pla,-s. jrwcirys etFy
etc. There are no blanks, and each pairdA
will receive present, Of some value, vhise
several lucky ones willget handsome Prs<Snss.
The mode Of distribuiion Is admirable. faif
and equitable, and the whole scheme well get
ten up for an amsisur in the bnsinessl Dr.
Merrirnan Is we'll and fzvorably kno~uin all
this section Of country, and as his pasrsns are
to be the gamers in this little novelty Of his
the tickets are going OF like hot cakes. Sue
cess 20 the enterprise.
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The negroes don't take TO matrimony this
year; only twenty-thrcc licenses issued in this
county since January Let.
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Owing 10 the cholera scare, the attendance
at the Spring Hill Park races was very slim.
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Several rcfrcshing showers mi. week and
intervals Of scorching temperature.
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The scorching suns Of the past few days
have singcd the gras. considerably.
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Nose way thought he had discovered a
sulphur spring, but found Il was only hole
where our devil" is wont TO wash his feet
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THE most complete stock Of Drugs
and Medicines ever brought 10 this
market q Z r. chsasals's'
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60 to Z \. chsnaults for your school
books, ~.
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The third racs ~--- . eaase-s he,~es.. =
field d Owe mnlc-, which afforded lots q fan,
and ~hich Was Won BY j. n Embry's bay
mnle In two consecutive heat< Time 222,
22A IOur notes Of TIC 1soond dsy's racing
were misplAoe4 Epl :
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Butter, fair to god country a. u 70 Isc,
choice 1st920c. codta iuqni5y fair and The
choice che Rio 2scS 2sc'-- fsss dive and irm ! :
Feathers, prime, &c. f1ouf stock reduccd
and market firm, extra family s. %, A No. l
S7@0 rs; Fancy 81 75G.87b. Ginrcset new
isrge Toc:, well dried. 81 1901 Is; Wheat,
crop red 81 20; Ambei SIS J -, and white
81 &9i as. Corn, light demand and pricss
fully supported, sheilrd in kulk 45s5oc !;
ear corn on arrival ssi1ble at ~ 500. Oats,
moderate demand, new and I'D crop Sos
81 bulk. Rye, profnpt saIc q zoe. Hay in
moderate demand and steady, new lovse pses>-
Cd $l2@15 90 on arrival Hidfs, dry lint
Mes Fork SD 5oeis rs por Be. Bacoa
fair; shoulders ol6l0 Die; clear rib sides llc-
packed Hams, plain ii ls(9lslc, and sug.r
cured i4al5c packed. Bulk 1ssata, sisoul-
ders s}<asa; clear rib Ole, and elear eides Ole
loose. Sugar active and frn{.st eight al
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PREMIUMS.

There will be one hundred and twenty five
premiums awarded at our Fair on the 4th and
9Th Of next month.
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Notwithstanding the devastating are hend
that destroyer Of mans noble and grand
works Of architecture. which visited Us some
two years sinee-is rapidly building up. Our
House Of justice win be large and masnif-
cent building, and completed perhsps against
our next Spring Court--while splendid brick
business blocks and other neat buildings are
supplying the places Of those burned. Our
citizens are wide awake and hopeful Of more
propitiona, better day. We feel confident at
this time that the
CINCINNATI sourrKRs p. n,
VIII Ger long be built through our county,
and near 70, or within the limits o. our town.
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In the 6rst race, mile heats, two best In
three, there were four starters; Campbell's
Dusty. Scott Farris' Annie, II. Drane's Prang
and II. W. Farris' 10. B. The first heat was
won by Dusty; time las; 10. B. second !
Prang third Annie fourth. The second heat
was a repetition Of the 6rst, Dusty an easy
wisasr in. ls5oi 10, j. and Annie distanced,
the former flying the track.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
ANey. Idea IN RuILding.

wire netting for plastering is being rapidly
introduced to take the place Of laths. 1t takes
less labor to place on the walls; is more contin-
uous and will not burn. Coarse netting with
one inch mesh, and made of strong wire, is
found to answer best. For ornamental corDlce
work 1t is especially valuable, for it can bo bent
into any desired form. Secured to iron stud
ding in a brick building our greatest danger on
account Of fire would bo removed. still fur
ther application of this to make round bags of
iron, resembling barrels, and to coat them in.
side and out with cement. When it hardens
they resemble stone barrels. Filled with sand.
sunk in rows and masses. they make excellent
building material for break-waters. Another
extension of the idea has been tried with sue
cess in England. 1t consists of making iron
framed buildings, covering them with wire nett
ing, and spreading concrete on both sides. 1t
is claimed that house-walls, floors, doors, par
titions, and all-has been built, that is strong,
firm, and absolutely incomhustible Various APP
plications of the use Of wire netting, and plaster
or cement, readily suggest themselves, and the
matter is worthy of the attention of mechanics
and builders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
Ocean Pathwnyn.

Eleven steamship lines use tho game path. viii h
nearly the same degree OF latitude and lonei.
tude between the old world and the new, and it
is seldom that steamer crossing the Atlantic is
not within few miles OF another vessel bound
in the same or in precisely opposite direction.
The number of craft plying this path is increas
ing almost daily; their proximity to one another
Is consequently more marked, and that collisions
are not more frequent is the result of chance
From the masthead of each steamer A watch ;s
supposed to be kept, and in foggy weather the
whistle is sounded about every fifteen seconds !.
but when vessel is rolling heavily it is almost
impossible to see the lights of another steamshin
1t night time, and, except when off a dangerous
coast the engines are continued at fnl
speed. 1t is strange therefore that 80 few dia
asters IKE that in which the United States mail
steamer Arctic ran into another steamer in Or
tober, 1851, and went down. occur at the presen,
ume. a code regulating the passage is believed
Dy some persons, hewever, to be absolutely re-
oessaIy. Inc interest in the matter has been re-
newed from the fact that a company running
four steamships week between this CITY Rns
ton, and Liverpool, has adopted plan known as
the " lane route. proposed as long ago as 1855.
by Professor M. +, Maurv
This contemplates the designation NJ ono
strip OF ocean through which VESSELS bonnd
east small pass and another for those bonnd
west. 1t is claimed that thereby not only will
the liability OF collision between steamer and
steamer be lessened, but that a new resonrca
Will be Afforded to those in distress on the hiob
seas. Fogs and calms often occur together, and
ships moved by canvas are not likely to runIin-
to one another, but they are placed in peril .by
the steamers. 1t is added that il the masters
knew the track Of the steamships they would
carefully keep out Of it, and that the more sail
ing vessels will agree to keep out Of the lanes
the more it will concern ateamars m lSaa1 i
them. P 80
The part Of the ocean traversed by the steam
snip lines in their voyages is about $50 or 200
Inues Droau, and II ls proposed in the new plan
TO mark out lane from this 10 or 25 miles broad,
wnlch Will at least reduce the present risks 1t
is further claimed that the lane to the west will
pc 81 miles shorter than the route generally
aAken, and delays from fogs will be avoided as
1t passes 100 miles south OF Cape Race. Another
advantage claimed for the lane system is that
one 3 way 1t lies along the northern edge of the
Sul1 stream, where there is an eddy setting
,E westward often at the rate of knot an hour
Ihe close OF the argument in favor of the sys-
tenn is that tire distance from Cape Clear To
sandy Hook will be practically shortened 80
ni1es, =. sno tnat! while it prolongs the distance
to Europe 70 miles, compensation will be found
20 the greater security and the advantages Of
bune.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
A wife for Rigst Dollars.

A novel spectacle was recently Witnessed in
Detroit Mich. About a foItaight since, a widow
named G9thner met an acquaintance on the
street. and said that she was in a destitute con.
dltlon, and had no means Of keeping starvation
and death from her door. The gentleman thns
addressed looked at the woman a moment. and
replied that she was young and good looking
enough to marry again. To this Mrs. Gatbnel
answered that she had no objection to such an
arrangement, but she had. thus far been unabla
TO mad husband. an sell you at auction. re-.
phea the gentleman, land the only proyiso sbaIl
be that the highest bidder shall court Won for
week, in order that you may know him." The
woman consented, and the sale was Announced
The auotiopeer stated to the crowd which as.
Sembled that he had known the woman for year,
and that he knew her to be industrious and M
good character, and he opened the sale rid.
ding was lively, and everybody in great humor
ln the crowd was an old bachelor, named Joslvn
and he was the only one who took the Joke AZ !
real fact. He jumped the bidding from 43 cent?
to 20, and then raised it to So. The auctioneer
called on that figure, and the widow was knock
ed down. Joslyn handed her the money. agreed
TO the proViso, and left the crowd, none of whom
had thought that a marriage would take place
One did take place, however, after the terms of
the proviso had been faithfully carried ont
And while it is quite certain that Joslyn has
found good heipmeet the bridegrooms friends,
say that he is sober, steady, good-tempered
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
"ssaEs strusk.,,
SPECIMENS OF THE NOTES WITH WHICH MANAGED
ARE FLOODED.

SPECIMENS OF THE NOTES WITH WHICH MANAGERS
ARE FLOODED.
The Baltimore News of late date has the
follouing; Last Eight, Colonel 6iun, of Front
Street Theatre, overhauled his private desk, pre-
pAratory to placing II In order for tbs fall sea-
son, and threw aside anumber Of notes which
she News reporter aaked to be placed In posses
sion OF, and which request was granted by the
Colonel. From the batch the reporter selected
the following:
BALTmoRs, October 25,-I am "a years old and
my wife is 65. We would like to have q situa-
tion ON your stage, to play old peoples charac-
ssss. think We are old enough to play them
'DaaGSEsc; BAITMoax septemSsr en1S 1s-wbSn was
child my grandfather used to tell me of q play
that he saw acted when he was boy in England
and which was called "Maniac Highwayman."
Gould you not get the play and produce it at
your popular place OF amusementse / think IL
would pay.
Truly yours, ALFRED s..
BALTIMORE, December 2.-Dear Sir: My son,
who has belonged to an amateur association for
two years, would like to be an actor. He can
dance good jig and lecites poetry first rate.
Now, on what terms will you take as an appren-
tice to acting? would be willing to board and
clothe him for the first six months, after which
time will want salary for him. would like
him to be an actor like Mr.; Jefferson
BALTIMORE, December 29d-Sir: / understand
that my son has fallen in love with one of your
actresses, and wishing that he shall marry his
cousin, warn you not to sell him any more
tickets to your Theatre.
Respectfully yours,
Abraham
BALTIMORE, April 27, 1871 would like to
hire with you for a few weeks. am very Supple
and can turn somersets first rate just like cir
Gus man-learnt to do it without tights, and if I
had tights could turn somersete better. II you
say SO, / will come down to the Theatre and
throw somersets for you sometimes of q morn
ing. Charley s.
BALTIMORE, December 25th.-Your bill man
has been hanging bills in my barber shop for
nearly two years, and have charged him moth
ing; now can't you give me a free season ticket
for the same. With respect,
John barber.
BALTIMORE March 6.-I have a white rat that
turns round in q squirrel cage just like one of
them animals and will eat out of my hand, it
also sleeps with our cat. How much will you
give me for it2 don't mean the cat. Send me
word to No.-Hollins at.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Friday Afternoon, May 23,

The lecturers are once more organizing.
Bxrsly is the Season" closed, before they pre-.
pare new descent upon us. The list of theii
number is formidable. Among them is Mr.. Ed
ward Jenkins, of England, the famons author
OF "ainxs Baby" and other satirical brochures.
John b. Cough, always popular, will keep the
platform, Of course /; Wendell Phillips proposes
not to lecture great deal Mrs. Livermore
VIII discourse on "Womsn's Husbands !" Rev.
a iirondsek Murray, the Boston preacher, pro-
poses TO tell Of ''The Perfect Horse; Dr. Isaac
l.. Hayes will lecture on Arctic Ocean subjects
Do Lewis will tell what he knows about ''our
Girl" and ''our Eyes"; Jim Parton, the maga-
zine writer, has selected 'our Scandalous Poll
ties" for topic. Senator Sumner has s1th IT.
lied the statement that he wishes to lecture
and will lecture. II his health will permit and
Secretary Boutwell, will also devote the month Of
vemt sr to this occupation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

Hons. George A. Halsey and John Hill, both Of
New Jersey, have returned their back-pay to the
Treasury. But we hear no such word from
senator salisbury and the Honorable Benjamin
Thompson Bggs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

very entertaining discussion Of the whipping
post is now going forward, between tho Phils
delphiA Press, and the Gazeae, of this city. TIE
contestants are very fairly matched, and the
struggle may be watched with great interest
What is the reason, by the way, that Democratic
newspapers generally defend the whipping sys-
tenn Is the lash still considered Democratic
instrument even since Emancipation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

1t was rumored in Washington yesterday that
the Mexican Government had proposed to sell
Sonora to the United States. The sonorous
notes of annexation will therefore now be heard
In the land.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

A fire at Plymouth, Ohio, on Wednesday night.
destroyed four stores and damaged several other
buildings loss $25, 900. -0-
Elihu Moore, q convict in the penitentiary at
auburn, N T., was stabbed to the heart yester-
Gay morning, by another convict named Michael
Donohue, and died soon afterwards, 'N'-'''
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

The Postal Cards bid fair, certainly, to be q
great success. The demand for them Is simply
enormous, and far outruns, for the present, the
producing capacity of the engravers. We hope
they will be able soon, to get up a handsomer
card
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

The President has issued a proclamation
warning the insurgents in Louisiana to disperse
and retire peaceably TO their homes within twen-
ty days. And il they don't do it. what then 2
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

Mayor Havemyer is not giving satisfaction to
the Reform feeling in New York. His appoint
sss. though generally creditable, have recently
Included some sealy material, especially in the
Blard Of Police Commissioners. One Of these
is Oliver Charlick, one of rweeds mos; servicea-
BILE coadjutors, and man eminently unfit for
the place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
aeIdIItz powdeva.

We call attention to oar Seidltz Powders SO uni
verBally popular everywhere. They are made up
resh and pure, every few days and claim them to be
equal To any In the MARKET fully up 10 the standard
10 be good they must be fresh aud pure. This is
be tried. Don't forget the place to get them, at
FOSTEh'S DRUG STORE,
Front and Vest atraPta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
BaFbers, Attentlon.

BARRIERS. combs, soaps, brushes sponges, superior
pay rum, stick pomatum, putfs, powders, and bar
per supplies generally, At very low prices Hair
pomade a specially, always fresh and highly per-
TUNED. BARRIERS supplied at wholesale at
FUsTEE'S DRUG STORE
Front and West streets,
WilmiuplOn Iala
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
EnoIIsE1 Nnuatnrfl

Pure English Yellow Mustard, ground or grain.
Choice nav0rng extracts, viz: ext Lemon, Vanilla,
feachi ext bitter almonds, ext strawberry, etc Ali
OF the most celebrated max, o. for sale at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front aud West streets,
Wilmington Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

And now Camden lays claim to Philadelpbia's
infant commerce. Neighbor Chew, of the Press
having returned from Trenton, and sounded in
front Of the whartes, declares that " there ia
plenty of water at Kaighns Point" But thi !.
kaighn's Point is above that awful "Horse- Shoe.
However, We are quite willing to let Camden have
Wilmingtons place in the quadrangular fight
with Chester, New CASTLE and Delaware CITY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
8egIster's Dottfgs,

} EGlSTERS OFFICE,
~ NEW CASTLE COUNTY, April 29th, 1873
Upon application Of John Boys, Executor of
Abraham Boys, late of wilmington CITY, in
said County, deceased; It is ordered and di-
rected by the Register that the Executor Aforesaid
give notice OF the granting of Letters Testamenta.
~ upon the estate of the deceased with the
date OF granting thereof by causing advertisements
70 posted within ~ days from the date OF such Let
tersi In SIX OF the most public places Of the County
OF New Castle, requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same or abide by
an Act OF Assembly in such case made and provided.
ANA also cause the same 10 be inserted within
the same period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL, q
newspaper published in Wilmington, and TO be con-
unued therein three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal of once of
IL. 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New
Castle County Aforesaid, the day and year
above written. b. GIBBS, Register
NOTlCE-All persons having claims aQalnst the
ESTATE or the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Executor on or before April 29th
1874, or abide the Act Of Assembly in such case
made and provided
JOHN BOYS, Executor,
Aodress my2-sW wilmington, Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
SuefsaI y1tifes.
RaaaanahIa.

8989onabtes
At this season Of the year when ell prudent house.
Keepers are packing away their furs and WoOllen
goods andsputtng their houses In order for the ap-
proschinR summer, the questions very naturally
stiHe Wnat shall We use TO prevent the rayages OF
a. roscSs shs ys get rid Of such pests
The best known insect destroyerz, are
Corrosive SubItmate,
An active poison best suited for use on bedsteads
and furniture, under the wsshboardB and along the
eaEes OF carpets, in The form Of solution.
cARBoLio ACID.
Which destroys all the lower order Of plapts and
anlmala II cheap and eneetual, should be used in
very dilute state az 1t leaves tarry odor behind
WHICH, tnough wholesome is somewhat persistent
Persian insect Powder.
Pyrethrum Roseum,) an innocent vegetable powder
Whlch enectually baniehes Ants, Moths, Bugs, Red
perry applied and s pronounced by many fnrrlefs 70
be one OF the best and cheapest articles in use.
GUM CAMPHOR,
Which. being volatile permeates the entire mass or
bundle of goods, and is soon dissi ated when the
goods are opened for use again.
GEenfsOOrth's Roach Poison,
We have found, from several years experience, to
De the most effective preparation for the destruction
OF Reaches. Unlike many other preparations they
IN atraetea Dy THIS article devourtng it with great
avidity and are not likely to die in their hiding
places. This remedy ts also destructive TO mice.
All the above articles sold In any quantity and In
formation ncerning their use and nature cheer
e. BhlNGHURsT CO., Apethecaries,
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

SdupnoFI CampnofI CamphoF
large lot on hand and fer sale cheap--lad in ex-
pressy for spring useTO preserve mnffs, furs,
Nov ls the time 10 buy. Also the mCst popular In
sect Powders, including Lyons Magnetic, The Per-
sian and others. Bug poison, Rat and Roach Kxter-
minator, Blue stone, C0pperas, Alum, Yellow ochre
and all house-cleaning materials used In Spring
time, At
FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Front and West streets
Wilmington. DelaWRra.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

Fout's Cattle Powder, Ii, H. II. Liniment, Roberts
EmbIocaton, Chicken or Poultry Powder and all
prominent Patent Medicines in the Market for sale
at FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
Best Refined camphor.

fut away your furs, woOlens &c., with Best Re-
nheo Camphor, which you can buy 10 advantage at
SMITH PAINTERS, Drugg sts,
7th and Marke et Sta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
Pratt'a AstraI ON.

PIatts Astral OIL sold wholesale TO grocers deal.
ers and country store Keepers at wholesale rates IN
and gallon cans or by the barrel, by
q. FOSTER,
Wholesale Agent for Delaware,
Front and West streets VIII Lei
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
Pure snlcaa,

Gum Camphor, Corn Starch. Fsrtna. Oatmeal.
Cocoa, Chocolate, Arrow Root Barley and a fne as
sortment OF toilet goods, at the delaware Avenue
Drug Store. w. n. ALRiCIiS
MhiImsns fine CONNECTIONS and jnjrse Iozen.
gee. W. 4. ALRICHS, Apothecary
100 Delaware avenue Opposite the Baptist Chnrch)
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

Drugs, &C.
When in want of anything In the Drug line, 20 TO
HARrM ANS,
lombard street, near Fourth.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23

Fine Preparations.
Good goods, nne preparations, everything sati 8
factory, even 10 prices, ut
HAR TkIAM'S Drug Store,
Lombard st., I'd door above Cor. Fourth,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-05-23
Persian insect Powder.
GUM CANLPHOR,
GEentsOorth's Roach Poison,

Which, being volatile, permeates the entire mass or
bundle of goods, and is soon diBsiI ated when the
goods are opened for use again.