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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
Attempted Suicide.

DROWNING GAMBLING REvERsEs IN LAuDANUM AND
DEATH.
James Woodward, resident Of Chester coun
ty, near West Chester, attempted to take his own
life, in this city, on Saturday. The Thursday
night previous he had spent in gambling, to
which he is said to have been much addicted, and
on Friday morning asked for room at the Della
ware House, which was given MN, Wneh ne iAy
down and slept until about four o'clock, r NJ;
He then arose and dressed, and leaving the
house, did not return until early on satulusy
mornin0 when he was informed that some
narties had called there for him, which appeared
10 oiye him trouble. He remained but snort
time. and went hence to Bringhurst's drug store,
where he purchased three drachms OF iaudanum
and swallowed it, first having inquired II i tnere
was sufficient quantity in the bottle 70 kh
man. a.. L.., .na
| told the clerk, who was q friend, that he was
| diving man and sat down in chair II was ~
| first regarded as joke, but he was soon op-
/ TEMPT was made to raise him he had LOST ali sen
/ control. With the aid Of galVanic battery aha
some emetics he was soon arrouseu, anu snApiou
10 walk up stairs to bed, but upon being ieI. aone
he locked the door upon the inside IN tne
| thelaudnum would perform its desired work. AN
| entrance. however, was effected with announcer
| kew and watch was kept over HIM until the
evening, when his wife and another relatNe
| came for him and he was conveyed TO MS nome
| Woodward is drover, about 33 years OF age
and has made considerable money in his time
But by gambling, which is said by his friends 70 p'
| bis great besettlnR sin, he has squandered II All
| and has several times arisen from tne BAlniut v
| table in a penniless condition. he 10 SAID u
have lost az much as $1700 in a single ventu re
| Ua was unsuccessful ON the Thursday nigh
| spoken Of, and it may have been that the lauuA
nnm was taken whilst labortng IN the btAte
depression which ensued.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN.-W William G. Jones,
one Of the oldest and most respected citizens Of
Wilmington, died at his residence, yesterday
morning, after q short illness. He was born,
here, in 1884, and resided during the whole OF
ldy Sts., where he died. He commenced busi-
ness as an undertaken, in 1906, and continued it
till within few years. During the War Of 1912,
he was in the service Of his Country. For near.
Iy 20 years, he has been Q consistent and faithful
member OF the Baptist denomination, being the
first convert baptized, Qn the Brandywine. in
l803) by Rev. Daniel Dodge. In the course Of his
k6psi peluga aintntS hg~ia4 azn6 1000 mr.
famed At the time OF his birth.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

Gold closed on Saturday at 1881. Govern
ment securities generally advanced SaS.
The steamer Nick King was sunk near Darien,
Ca, ON Friday night. Her passengers and crew
were saved.
A fire at Darien, Ga, on Saturday night, des-
troyed the Court house, with the public RECORDS
and other property.
In Oleaveland a woman recently shot and
killed man, and confessed her guilt, yet Jury
there had found her mot guilty"
The Senate of Arkansas on Saturday passed
bill requiring all contests for the State offices to
be made before the Legislature.
The Jersey Street Methodist Episcopal Church
at Buffalo, was burned on Saturday. Loss $lO,'
0O0. 1t is supposed the fire was incendiary.
The mining districts of Utah have been visit
ed by terrible snow storms. Little Cottonwood
is completely shut OF from all communication
even by Telegraph,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

Gilt illets are now worn in the hair, In the
ancient Greek style.
The late Edwin Forrest left real estate located
In aiK different States.
Queen Victoria is expected to open the next
Parliamentary Session in person.
Nevada derives an income of $4,000 year
from granting gamblers licenses.
/ Over 1000 cattle have been recently stolen by
thieves in Box Elder county, Utah.
The epizooty in, Utah has caused general
been discontinued. total suspension OF trans
portation, with heavy losses to the mining COM
nAnies is threatened.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
New Castle.
Specially Reported for The Commercial.

Specially Reported for the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, Jan. "a.
TIE sR1PpNa.-In addition to the vessels
named, last week, as here loading with grain,
the sohooners O. A. Warren, and y. b. Ander-
son have arrived and are loading with corn.
The Florence Knotceu has finished loading and
IL now ready to sail.
The HARBoR.-The harbor is practically clear
of ice the North-westers having driven 1t over
ON the Jersey Shore Quite number OF vessels
pnt in for harbor, every evening, and clear next
morning.
TMBER.-Quite quantity OF timber logs arc
being collected on the wharf, ready for ship
ment in the spring. The timber is mostly brought
here in the Winter, and shipped away on large
steam lighters during the Spring and summer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
philadelphia Topics

There is great revival in the Third Baptist
church.
buchanan Reads effects were sold at auction,
on Saturday.
There is a movement to purify the Democra-
tic party, in the city
The second STAR course Of lectures will
open with the oratorio Of "The Creation, Febru-
Ary 10th.
Horned cattle cannot be driven within GER
tain city limits, between the hours OF 10 A. M
and p. NJ, after March LIST.
Horace Binney has given $1,000 to Harvard
College. IThis venerable gentleman, aged ninety
three was graduated at Harvard in 1877.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

Ten States, and the District OF Columbia are
represented in the institution, seven OF the stu
dents coming from Delaware. The latter are
Herbert Weir Smyth, Of Wilmington Anna
Bringhurst, Wilmington Francis Skunk Brown,
Dover Mary Andrews Richardson, and Maggie
Richardson, Wilmington; Joseph Oomegys
Heverin, Dover and Daniel Mifln Wilson,
Dover.
Since the last annual report Edward II. Magill
A. NJ, formerly principal OF the preparatory de-
partment has been elected President. Several
other changes have been made in the Faculty,
which now comprises seven members. The res
ident officers OF instruction and government
number twenty. The libraries of the college
now contain nearly two thousand volumes. The
general library is open to all the students at
certain times and under restrictions laid down
by the Faculty. The Anson Lapham Repository
contains 9 small collection OF Friends books
which are at all times accessible. Regular daily
exercise in the open air is required of all the
stu dents, the extensive grounds and gymnasium
connected with the college atora ~I.f.s dsn,l,.
ties Students also receive regular mstrucuons
from teacher Of gymnastics.
The classical and scientific courses will both
be thorough and elective hereafter, and civil en-
gineering will be taught. Special departments
will be constituted. The new Professor OF Latin
and French, was graduated at the University OF
France Of Greek and German, at Harvard OF
Chemistry, at Yale OF Civil Engineering, at the
Rensselaer, Polytechnic, and DR.. Joseph Leldy,
continues in charge OF Natural History. The
co-education OF the sexes is said to prove salts
factory In our higher institutions of learning
all over the country the same verdict 10 being
rendered. In Western colleges separation 10 the
exception -co-education the rule and the best
results are thus attained. Various improvements
have been effected around and about the col.
lege. New buildings have been erected and
others are in progress Of construction the
grounds are being improved and trees planted
The college is obliged still to rely upon private
hberality, as heretofore, for the necessary addi-
tions to the libraries and apparatus and improve
ment Of the buildings ana grounds the receipts
being about adequate for the current expenses
and REPAIRS. Another pressing need is the edu-
cational fund. BY its aid students whose means
are limited might be retained in the institution.
Beside an educational fund, the collegeis in need
of another gymnasium, which would cost $5OOO
and apparatus, books, maps, charts, cases. spec
linens, workshop and mechanical appliances
DC, to the extent of $4,000 more.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
weather Record.
nrponr on THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT or THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. H.
Probabilities. For the Middle States, cloudy
weather and snow, the Winds shifting to North
erly and Westerly ,IprobAby tonight with falling
temperature and clearing weather.
REroRrxp DAILY AT PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. /, BoY's
DEPARTMENT.
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 9th, 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
Temper Height Dew Wind Rain
ature Of Baron Point Fall,
$50 29.76 in. bl.934o N Sin
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

Thomas Holme, who killed his wife, was con-
victed at st. Louis, on Saturday, OF murder In
the first degree.
A new line of steamers is contemplated be-
tween America and France, to come to Montreal
in summer and Portland in winter.
Charles A. Russell, convicted Of the murder OF
James Crotty, was sentenced at San Francisco
on Saturday to be hanged on the 2lst OF March.
Ohanzi Levi, was arrested in New York, yes
terday, for stabbing two boys while rambling
through the streets. 1t is thought the boys VIII
die.
A Scranton despatch says that Edward Mills
was crushed to death on Saturday night while
disconnecting machinery in the Lackawanna
Company's rolling mill.
Margaret Scott, colored, was found beaten to
death in Forty first street, New York, on Setur-
day. Joseph Hood with whom she lived, II
suspected Of the murder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
California soil.

1t has recently been demonstrated that the
soil and climate of California are admirably
adapted to the profitable growth of cotton. Tbs
same claim is now put in for tobacco. Those
who have grown that plant there assert that
double the quantity can be grown to the acre
there that is raised in the beet Of the Southern
tobacco growing States. Quantity, however, Is
not 30 much prime element of success al ha-
vor, and in this respect it is asserted that even
Cuban tobacco does not surpass that grown anu
dried in California. This is certainly strong
statement, but credible testimony is given on
the hubigct
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

The Cashier of the New Haven Bank has held
his position for forty-seven years..
Three hundred persons wore lately engaged in
n free fight at Bridgeville, Ky, and local paper
forbears to mention names " on account OF the
respectability Of the parties"
A Chicago editor says Of his rivals paper that
n neyer contained but one article whlch
concern was lined $500 for publishing that,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
Ncishboring Counties.

The debt of Chester County to-day is s541,-
626
The Winter exhibition OF the Oxford Agri-
cultural Society takes next Monday.
A note was deposited in Reading bank, the
other day, upon which was written "This is the
last of fortune OF 100000 bursted, by thun-
der! I"
up at Reading. the epihipio, at least the
doctors say it is, has broken out among the peo-
pie, and promises to be be as general a. 1t was
among the horses.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

ELEvrNTH STREET BRIDdE.-This bridge, dam
aged by the recent freshet in the Brandywine,
will be repaired as soon IS possible. The lum-
ber is being prepared. under the direction Of
Milton Lackey, OF the Levy Court, under whose
Jurisdiction the bridge is and communication
will soon be resumed with that part Of the city
beyond the Brandywine.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
BAHk'Ho HOUSE
OF
JAY COOKE g. 90,

II
OF
JAY COOKE s. CO.,
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company now has
in tun operation, with regular daily trains sai miles
Of road. distance Of nearly 700 milss more is
constructed. The Minnesota section. immediately
on its completion, entered upon satisfactory bus-
ness. including local traic and the large carrying
trade of the Northwestern British settlements and
the Hudson's Bay Company. The recently COM
pleted section of sixty-nve milea, on the Pacific
sMss.t. 4+-eoes ADaJOands nrnntahls huaineas be-
done by coastwise steamers. On the opening Of
spring, with more than 800 miles OF road in regular
operation, the company win control the extensive
and productive trade of the Upper Missouri, much
Of Montana and the Northwest. The earnings OF
the road for 1873 will be large.
Arrangements for pushing construction vigorous
ly the coming year are progressing satisfactorily.
OF the nearly ten million acres Of land accruing
to the Company in connection with the portion of
the road now virtually constructed, some two mil
lions acres of excellent average quality are in the
market and their sale ard settlement progressing.
The average price thus far realized s sss per acre.
which is at the rate Of more than 100000 per mile
of road for the whole grant.
The Company has already begun the process Of
redeeminS and cancelling its First Mortgage Gold
Bonds as they are now Being received ct Sl.lO in
payment and exchange for the COnpanys lAndh
with these accomplished results and most faVora-
BILE prospects, the Company is now selling ita First
Mortgage 7.sO Bonds for the purpose of completing
i.s line OF road. We recommend than q well Sc
cured and unusually profitable investment They
have the following eemsns of strength and safety;
Tnsy are obligation Of strong corporation; they
are First Mortgage on the Road. ita right of way
telegraph lines, Equipments and Franchises. and
nrst lien on its Net Earnings. In addition 70 this
usually suf,ient security, there is pledged for the
payment Of principal and interest 9 Land Grant OF
10 $50 acres per mile of road through the States and
q, COO through the Territories The rAteof interest
tseyen and three tenths per cent gold In equal now
to about \ currency. Gold Checks for the SEMI
annual interest on the Registered Bonds are mailed
tn the Post of,ce address of the owner.
All marketable securities ere received In exchange
on most favorable terms.
FOR SALE By
JOHN aIcLRAR &s SON.
decsi -6t-ja jan25 .6tof'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
Commercial Reports.
pHIr.ADEIpHTA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. az.
Cotton limited demand 20s<@21H. Flour
unchanged Spring wheat extra family, $500,
Rye -four held $6.25. Brandywine corn meal
S3 80. Wheat less active State and Vested red
s194@1.97; amber %, frye declined 81 81.
white 49051 Mess pork frmer $13.75D14. Lard
held 8lG NhiskeY frmer, 96. Gold 1.I3E
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ANOTHER CAUoUs.-Another Democratic Oau-
GUS was held on Saturday evening" this time by
the party, Its celebrations will not be made
public, but, among other things, we understand
il was determined TO urge Arepeal Of the Attach
lau
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

MAN HURT.-One Of the brakemen on the W.
Il W. r. r., on the o'clock train from Landen-
burg, this afternoon, while coupling two cars
got between the bumpers and was quite badly
hurt. He was brought to Wilmington on the
train and received medical attendance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

Isr NATIONAL BANK OF SEAFoRD.-The RECORD
states that Isaac M. Fisher, Esq, cashier Of the
First National Bank who has occupieditha posi-
ton since the organization OF the Bank, in 1854,
has resigned He has boon q most capable offi-
Ger. Mr.. NJ. ]. Morgan fills the place, at present
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
THE PENN suLA-
poRcHEsTER COUNTY.

Court began to-day. The Platter trial com
mences on Wednesday, with the prospect OF
ten days trial.
The freezing and thawing has given the wheat
poor appearance. . .,.5, 90
quired one enlargement.
The Champion has resumed her trips TO Jam
bridge. Il. c-.,.-,a .,,;s
summer. a,o a.
$40 per acre before the d. q ID. Il. X; was openeoi
but it now brings from 5000 TO $500.
Col James Wallace proposes TO erect large
cannery in Cambridge in the Spring.
TALBOT COUNTY.
Protracted meetings are in progress 10 tne N N =
T.. and M. p churches at Easton, and the M. H.
Church at st. MichAsls.
Major Oraighiil SAYS that q channel can DO aug
through Kent Island NArrows for $2S 600. The
opening Of such would shorten the distance from
ST. Michaels and Wye River to Baltimore some
20 miles. :. A.,
The stove-pipe in the engine house use ,si,, a. ,hs
Easton depot exploded, the other day with
loud report, but did no material damage:
The smallpox is abating at St. MichSels'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

ONLY ONE DRUNK.-Ned Hyatt was the only
case before the Police Court this morning for
drunkenness. Ned has been 30 often before the
Mayor for the same offence and been 80 often
sent to prison that the terms Of the law fail Ia
have any impression on him. He was remanded
to his cell to await further disposition of his
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

TEE "WAsHY" BALL.-The Washington Fire
90. gives its 33rd annual ball at the Opei
House on the evening Of the 21st of February.
Announcement is made elsewhere by advertise
ment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
N0tiaaAffn..an,..s
Ayers Cathartic Pill

For the relief and
N cure of all derange-
Sao ments in the stom-
- ach, liver, and bow
~ els. They are mild
kRS&Z K& excellent purgatiye
~, W. table. table, they ts' contain
EEhzzn asksA mercury or min
EAZ Elfs eral whatever. Much
a& serious sickness and
ed by their timely
use; and every family should have them on hand
FOR their protection and relief when required:
Long experience has proved them TO be the SAT
est, surest, and best Of all the Pttts with whlch
tho market abounds. BY their occasional use,
tho blood is purified, the corruptions of the ays-
tom expelled distractions removed. and INC
whole machinery Of life restored 70 It's heaithy
activity. Internal organs which become clogged
and sluggish are cleansed by ayers ItHsS ana
stimulated into action; Thus inclPient @ aisease
when reckonei on the vast multitudes who enjoy
H. can hardly be computed. Their sugar coating
virsnes 'I unimpaired for any length Of time.
thl they are ever fresh, and perfectly rchapIe.
Although searching, they arc mild, ana 9pera.9
without disturbance TO tho constitution, or Diet or
Full directions arc given on the wrapper to
and and for ihc following complaints, which these
For For Dyspepsia or indigestion, Listless-
ness Languor, and Loss OF Appetite, lhey
hnuiJ be taken moderately to stimulate the stom-
nch, and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complaint and Its various symp'
toms, bilious Headache, Sick Head
ncho, Jnundice or Green Sickness, Biz
ions Collie and Bilious Fevers, they should
he indiciOusy taken for each case to correet the
diseased action or remove tho obstructions whlch
cause 1t. ~. o..
mild dose Is generally required.
For Rheumatism, Gout, Gravel, PAL
Sidc, BACK, and Loins, they should be ,contins
uousiy taken as required, to change the diseased
action of the system. With such change those
complaints disappear. ,-,,,
/ thoy should be taken in large and frequent uoses
10 produce the effect Of drastic purge.
| For SuppressIon, q large dose shouu pc
i taken as Ii produces tho desired eject py SYM
pathy. 49, p,yy. 10
| promote digestion and relieve the stomach.
| An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels restores the NJ petite, and nvigorales tne
| system Hence 1t Is often advantageous where
| 10 srrious arrangement exists. One who feels
| to,nr,bly we'll often finds that dose OF theso
J,Iis makes him feel decidedly better, from their
cleansing and renovating effect on the digestive
apparatus.
| PREPARED ny
Dr,J. G. AYER q co., Practical Chemists
| LOWELL, MASS, U. s. Il.
FOR SALE ny AI.E DRUGGISTS EvERYwHERl.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
swarthmore College.

ANNUAL CATALOGUE AND URcULAR-PRodREss OF
THE INSTITUTION.
The Fourth Annual Catalogue OF SwArthmore
College has recently been issued. The list OF
students includes 260 names, and the steady
progress Of the institution in its collegiate char
College Department is increasing, and that in
the Preparatory Department is decreasing, while
the Freshman class, from year TO year, shows
large Accessions. There are now six in the Be-
nior Glass, who will graduate at the close Of the
echoolyeAr ten in the Junior Glass; IA in the
Sophomore and forty in the Freshman.
The co-education OF the two Sexes, II is
well known, is one of the distinctive features Of
Swarthmore. Some of it's manifestations are
seen in the classified ton by sex, Of the four Col
lege classes, thus
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
Marriages.

RAILEY DAISEY,--on the evening Of the 21st
inst AT the residence of Captain Hudson of Phila-
delphla BY the Rev. j. q. Peters, Captain Henry
Bailey, of Monmouth county, y: j. 70 Misc Almira
s. Daisey, second daughter Of Mr. Thomas Daisey
of Sussex county, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
ItsIy.

vEsuUus AGAIN ACTIVE.
NAPLES, Jan. az.
vesuvius Is again in eruption. No damage has,
as yet, been done, but the villages at the foot OF
the mount are alarmed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
SECOND EDITION.

2:3O. p. M.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27
GutErtatut1Ents.
NON sIBI SEQ 0MINIBUS.

OF THE
WASHINGTON 8. p. z. AND II. AND L. CO., No.
Win DO held in the Masonic Temple, FRIOAY even
ing, February 81, 1873 Grand March at O'Clock.
Tickets admitting Gentleman and Lady, including
Supper . SOC TO be had OF the Committee.
ing, head south. jan2T-eOdtb
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-27

tn SITUATION on sATURDAY-rHE ICE GORGE -FOUR
MILES LoNa-BUsINKss STILL SUSPENDED.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

A CHANGE.-l will hereafter be found in my
N building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (Staunton) in the second sto-
nv, the entrance to which is atthe east end Of the
building ascending fight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession, l, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been SO modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
OF tho Sur,-cr,s Court ~ t,e rn'tea States. in
- -;ks..is,
Will, too. give special attention 10 the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonable commissions.
IF WATTS, Attorney al Law
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-16

Arrive At DanyiIle hv m

Arrive at Danvile by p m.
4746 From Independence by Longs Gap, Clem's
Branch, and Flat Ridge, to Rive Valley,
80 miles and back once week.
Leave Independence Monday at am;
Arrive at Rye Valley by pm;
Leave Rye Valley Tuesday at M;
Arrive at Independence by m.
4747 From Martins Station to Drapersville.
Bidders to state distance and propose
schedule.
4748 From Rural Retreat INIT Airy Depot) te
Black Lick Davis Mills) In. o., mile:
and buck.
Leave Rural Retreat Wednesday and Sat
urday at pm;
Arrive at Black Lick by 5.30pm;
Leave Black Lick Wednesday and Satur.
day ut p IA;
Arrive at Rural Retreat by 2 80 M
474e From Blacksburgh, by Prices Fork In
o.) to Cowan's Mills On. o),, II miles
and back, ence week.
Leave Blackshurgh Saturday at am,
Arrive at Cowan's Mill BY ii 80 a m;
Leave Cowan's Mills Saturday at 10 m
Arrive at Blacksburgh by s0pm.
1850 From Vickers to Prices Fork In. o.),
miles and back, once week.
Leave Viekers Saturday at o m;
Arrive at Prices Fork by pm;
Leave Prices Fork Saturday at 8 pm;
Arrive at Vickers by p m.
4751 From Gainesville (n o TO Grundy, &C
miles and back, once week.
Leave Gainesville Wednesday at Z an;
Arrive at Grundy Thursday by pm;
Leave Grundy Monday at m;
Arrive at Cladesville Tuesday by p m.
1852 From Lynchburg, by Bgbee's shop. to
Perrow's Store, 16 miles and back, three
times a week.
Leave Lynchburg Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at p m;
Arrive at Perrow Store by pm;
Leave Perrows Store Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday at am;
Arrive at Lynchburg by u m.
4753 From louisville, by South Hill, Lombardy
Grove, Union Level, In J, and Stony
Cross. to Boydton, 26 miles and back
twice week.
Leave louisville Tuesday and Saturday
ats am
Arrive at Boydton by 4 pm,
Leave Boydton Monday and Friday at
am;
Arrive at louisville by p m.
FORM OF PROPOSAL. GUARANTEE AND
CERTIFICATE