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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

How THE CITY ooLLEo rs ITS FINES FROM THESE
PEofLE-THEIR WORK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
Several months ago. in few notes Of trip
to Reading, an editor of the COMMERCIAL alluded
to the system which prevails in that city for the
collection Of fines imposed upon vagrants and
the lower order OF criminals The Reading IA
gle, OF yesterday, gives the plan somewhat in de-
tan, from which We clip as follows:
The men who come to the Station House for
lodging are principally those who have no
homes. They go from place to place, beg from
house to house. spend their money for rum.
and are dangerous class to have in the COM
munlty. Since the passage OF the ordinance
these men have been taken in charge and placed
on the streets to work, Information is lodged
against them as being common vagrants, the re-
gular punishment therefore being 80 days i'm
prisonment, but as the number is 30 large dur
ing the winter it ia impossible to accommodate
them in Jail, they are required to work one
day at present, which is equivalent to 81 rs.
They take breakfast at the Station House. and
dinner at the Packerack Hotel The expenses
are paid by the Highway Department. Vagrants'
II eas are furnished at 35 cents each. and the bal
the city.
The above is a detailed statement OF the pres
ent plan. 1t is however the suggestion of the
highway and Police Departments, in connec-
lion with the Committee on City Property, to
erect at an early day a commodious and suita-
second street, in the Northwestern part of the
city for the accommodation of these vagrants
who are to be placed at work breaking stone to
be used for spalling purposes. The shedding, at
present on the farm of Judge Stitzel, and be-
longing to tho city, may be moved and axed up
ior this purpose at trfing expense. When
ths has been completed vagrants coming to
the station house will be Immediately trans
ierred to this building and be compelled to
WORK ont fine of $3.50. During the winter
these men will be put to work in removing snow
and ice from street crossings and ice in cutters
a., az the crossings. This will keep them busy
ulthe opening OF spring.
This morning fourteen vagrants were put to
WORK on the streets. which evidences the fact
mat the number will certainly increase with the
approach OF very cold weather. It must not be
Understood that all of these so-called vagrants
are without money. Chief Cullen states that
mere are many who, upon learning that they
WI, VIII be compelled to do days labor, express
lr .nelr Willingness to pay from 90 to $5 to be
allowed to depart. Some of them have shown
qulte respectable sums, after they have been
seehtenced to work, which is then too late for
.hem to pay a fine The above plan OF the city
authorities may go into effect as soon IS the
proper legislation can be obtained.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

THE STORY OF THE DEN AT 6TH AND wINpsoR-THE
OCCUPANTS ALL SENT OVER TO NEW CASTLE.
The residents in the vicinity of Sixth and Win
sor streets have long been annoyed by the pres
ence and indecencies of den of iniquity in that
locality over which Charlotte Grosser was the
presiding genius. 1t was the general rendezvous
Of number of depraved characters. and many
grave suspicious we're entertained that it was
also the receptacle OF much stolen property.
Policemen and County Oonstables have alike had
an eye over the place for some time and al
though searches have frequently been instituted
for missing goods, none could ever be found
there, and no overt act of of violence or positive
proof of misdemeanor could be lodged against
it.
The carnival Of crime, however. has reached
it's fullness, and the plague spot is obiterated.
The occupants are all now, or will be before the
sun goes down, in the New Castle Jail, some to
await trial before the court on double charges of
msdemeanors, and others in default of security
for better behavior.
The occupants of this den of vice with Char
lotta were Beck Burton, VIM. Cox, John Skilley
and Edward McNuty. They were arrested for
keeping disorderly house, and hearing was
giving them last evening before Esq O'Nei
acting as Mayor. The evidence possessed was
cumulative, and Charlotte was held in $500 for
Court. and the remainder in $500 to keep the
peace, in default of which all were sent over.
But the story does not stop here For some
time past the policemen have been accumulating
evidence against these parties, and they were no
sooner released from one charge than they were
arraigned upon another-larceny Charlotte
Grosser for the theft of a ladies cloak and hat
from the residence of Aaron Conrad, and Skilley
and McNulty of kit of mackere from Francis
4 Sipple, grocers at Sd and Madison. The arti-
cles of ladies' apparel were found in possession
Of the female head OF the gang, and the guilt of
the other parties was proven by the Testimony of
oompetent witnesses. Charlotte Grosser was
therefore held in the further sum of $780, and
Skilley and McNuity in $500 each to answer these
cilafuLB
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
FIRST EDITION..



Correspondence Of the CommercIsIl.
New CASTLE, New. 8,
The dancing school will give grand Ball on
the 18th of this month in the Town Hall.
Two vessels left this morning with cargoes of
lumber for New York City. We have heard that
two regular lines will be established between
New castle and the above named city, next
spring, to be employed in the transportation Of
lumber.
IL was announced some time since that Mr., ]
Carr had bought out the plumbing Il gas fitting
establishment of F. Leckler This is all correct,
bat it has led to the general impression that Mr.
Leckler would discontinue business altogether
which is not the case The stove and tin ware
portion of the establishment will be conducted
by that gentleman, and be has requested US to
make this announcement.
On Monday Mr.. Herdman the turnkey of our
prison, lost very fine terrier which followed
one OF the employees OF the Jail as far as Hare's
Corner station on the Del. railroad. The dog
was general tavorite with every one about the
prison, and any one returning the same will re-
ceive the thanks Of our Jail officials.
The Kntckerbocber passed here, yesterday
morning, about IL o'clock. Her appearance
caueedI considerable interest and quite num-
Der collected on the wharves to catch glimpse
of this Wilmington built steamer Her two
smoke stacks were the subject of considerable
remark, as very few steamers pass up or down
the river with more than one.
Philadelphia gunners are visiting our town in
great numbers A batch of abont ten came down
this morning, we suppose to gun for ducks II
we are not mistaken there will be some work
for the Wilmington sportsmane club provided
they have not all gone fast to sleep. If we were
to judge from the past we. would naturally infer
that this may be the case.
J. B. Mack, from Salem, N, j., has established
on Delaware street, below.N Market, q candy man
ufactory. His window is perfect show case of
sweet things, and we doubt il Wilmington can
boast one which can surpass 1t In the taste with
which the tempting sweets are arranged Mr.
Mack has a large establishment in Salem, of
which this is branch.
The Buell. Family gave concert in the M, E.
chuch, last evening, under the direction of the
committee of improvement. The church was
filed with a most respectable audience.
1t would be unnecessary for US TO add anything
to the just praise which has been given to this
most talented family. The singing was pure and
distinct with no attempt at stage effect. and the
audience were more than satisfied with the af-
fair. The net proceeds exceeded $50, notwith-
standing that tho tickets were sold at 25 and 10
cents. II. H. @.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
SECOND EDITION.


RgsULT IN THE EAsFERH SHORE ooUNTIEs--oARo-
LINE.
Especial 10 ne Commercial
DENTON, Nov 5.
The election passed of in a quiet manner,
yesterday, except at the polls in this (the 3rd)
district. A melee ocou.red in which one colored d
man sustained cut head.
]. Fl. Williams, Republican, is elected to the
Legislature by Q majority. The remainder Of
the Republican ticket is defeated. Vests ma
jority is only six votes.
There is said to hsve been at least 90 fraud
lent Democratic votes in the End district.
KsFT COUNTY.
CHEsTERTowN, Nov. s.
The Democrats elect their entire ticket ex-
cept County Surveyor, to whom there was no
opposition. The average majority on the State
ticket is 100; on the county ticket, 80.
TAtsRoT COUNTY,.
EAsToN Nov. s.
H. H. Goldsboroheh, Republican for Comp
troller, has 4s majority, and j. H. Price. Clerk
of the Court of Appeals. 80 majority.
Valiant, Republican, and Seth. Independent,
are elected to the House Of Delegates
Small, Republican, for County Surveyor, is
also elected. The remainder of the Repub'i-
can ticket is defeated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

THE ANNIvERsARY EXERCISES OF LAST EVENING.
The Anniversary of the Christian Association
of the Central Presbyterian Church, was held in
the Church, last evening, at half past seven
o'clock. The meeting was rather small there
being only 100 or $50 present.
The Presidents annual report was read 1t
was a very lengthy one, showing the condition
OF the Society as it now stands. He said that not
many new members had Joined last year, and
that their society only numbered % or 80 He
then announced the following officers elected for
the ensuing year
Presdent-E X. Crawford
Vice President-Robt. Armstrong.
Secretary Il. r. Bush. Jr
Treasurer-Henry b. Seidel.
The President elect was introduced, who came
forward took the chair and announced the
names Of the different Committees, Librarians,
&c,
The congregation was next addressed by the
Rev. j. G. Hammer, in few remarks interest
ing and appropriate to the occasion.
Rev. j. p. Oonkey next delivered few re-
marks, in relation to the doings of the society
during the past year. He referred to that portion
of the Presidents report which stated that they
had given up one of their Chapels to the Presby-
terian Association of this city, because it was
decreasing in members, and they thought it
would be benefit to the Chapel to transfer it.
This Mr. Conkey said was disgrace to the Cen
tral Church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

Stokes has consumption.
They have hickory nut parties In Illinois.
The city debt OF Philadelphia is $50, ,000, ,0L0
The Vienna Exposition closed on Saturday.
joaquin Miller is corner-lounging in Paris.
The belle Of franklin, Pa, is hotel wait
ress.
Good singing canaries are sS so in Charles
ton.
Travel to Florida has set in earlier than us
ual.
Collapsed financers call IL :" All-Hollow-
Fen"
Charleston oookshops sell slspjacks and hot
dodgers.
Malignant typhoid fever prevails at Davsn-
port, la.
Cincinnati ia agitAting the question of more
theatres.
The tail end of judges charge is what tells
on Jury.
81 kept moving is worth 81, 900 concealed in
old hosiery
The richest plumbago in the country undel
lies Vermont.
:" Blue-mouldy for fight is an expressive
Irish phrase.
-Burnished blue steel is a nice trimming for
dark blue suits.
Lace, If used now as a trimming, is inter-
spersed with JET
-WorknB peOplo compose ono-nhii tue poP-
ulation of Paris.
Good winter apples at Buchanan, Mich are
81 so per barrel.
Nothing turns woman's head like bonnet
going past her.
ga lumber mills at Saginaw, Mich, shut
down or Saturday.
Daniel Drew, in Wall street phrase. is reput-
ed to be wiped out"
Tho new Masonic Hall in Georgetown,D. o.,
is nearly completed.
The crests of the North Carolina mountains
are all covered with snow.
The ballad "Td offer thee this hand" was
written by card player.
The Providence Journal thinks calico pret-
tier than an India shawl.
The bonded debt Of the District of Columbia
is within the legal limit.
The American male brain averages 4816
ounces the female, 45 ounces
1t is estimated that the wardrobe OF fash
ionable New York poodle costs $l6.
The first ppan of the great Bonneville bridge
across the Mississippi river, was successfully
swung recently.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
THIRD EDITION.
PRoDEEDINGs IN THE CASE, TO-DAY.
WFar CHEarFR Nov /

PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE, TO-DAY.
WEST CHESTER, Nov. 5.
Testimony was given to show that Goss with
drew his balance from the Mechanics Bank the
day previous to the IRE of his shop.
The Commonwealth offered various letters
and other documents proved to be written by
Goss, or Wilson, as evidence, but objection was
made by the defence. The objections were
overuled by the court.
The mother of the prisoner examined various
letters, and testified that in her Judgment she
thought it likely they were signed by her son, no
other answer could be elected. She said her
eye glasses she used did not suit her eyes, and
she could not answer more positively.
One witness exhibited pieces OF charred
cloth, found where the fire had been which were
exhibited.
Mr.. Baldwin, owner Of the wagon, said the
oilcloth had been torn away, but he saw small
splotches of something like blood which had al
80 run through crack in the bottom.
John Harley, living mile from Bears woods
on the night of July first, heard the noise of
two men quarreling and loud cries, but could
not distinguish their words. He afterwards
heard wagon driving fast Saw the light of a
fire in the woods near daylight.
The defense asked the witness whether the
noise he heard sounded as if some one was di-
recting another to hit or strike a third person.
He replied that he heard word like "hit'. or
'hitOh, but could not say what it wss
Several Witnesses testified seeing smoke in
the woods.
Samuel O. Jeffries met the prisoner on the
morning of the End of July. coming toward
Js1nerville from oochranville, and asked him
what he had done with his partner He said he
had left him at Parkesburg.
Mary A. Lee testified that Mrs. Jane Udder-
zook washed for the prisoner two shirts on the
second Of July that she witnessed the shirts in
first water. but there was nothing unusual about
the shirts. The witness testified that on
the third day the prisoner went on
the cars to Kennett Square and re-
returned to Penn station with valse the same
evening, and on the morning of the fourth got
on the Baltimore train without the valise. The
valise and box of collars given up by Mrs I'd
derzook were shown in court. Cinders from the
fire in the woods were also shown.
Marshal Tray, of Baltimore, and other polic,-
men, detailed the particulars of Udderzook's ar
rest, and the statement made by the prisoner that
the man in the wagon with him was a stranger
he picked up on the road, and was taken by him
to CochEanville.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

DR.. FRIKELL's MAGIC ART. LAST EVENING.
All who attended DR.. Wiljalba Frikell's enter
tainment in the arts of magic last evening were
highly pleased and amused. Old, as we'll as
young, laughed heartily. and applauded his skill
fully-performed feats. They were, in all respects
superior TO any we have ever Witnessed and ap-
parently placed themselves quite beyond the
ordinary capacity OF belief. This evening, there
will no doubt be large audience.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

me me Moosio Powder Mills at Hyde Park. Pa.
Mlp.1aed Mir,;d Yesterday, killing three men named
naftin, Hanahy and Abbott.
~, y. Nicholas Doyle, formerly a resident Of
naelua' T., arrived at st. John, N b., on Sat-
= ,as hlght with his wife, and Sunday they took
aLlerward u shot and killed himself. Jealousy was
Tue supposed cause.
nsI' pIisn9p Gross, the Catholic bishop of Savan-
@'' VINO was dangerously i'll, is convalescing.
pane lanes Lennon has been arrested for killing
1niip Harvard, at Jamaica L. l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

1t is stated that the Cabinet meeting yesterday
was chiefly occupied in discussing the financial
situation and hearing statement OF the views
which Secretary Richardson proposes to embody
in HE annual report, now in preparation.
Governor Kellogg, of Louisiana telegraphs to
Attorney General Williams that the military sent
to Grant Parish to arrest the perpetrators OF the
Colfax massacre did not arrive until after the
recent outrage in that parish ia alleged to have
taken place. He also says that advices Just re-
ceiyed indicate that the account of outrages in
Grant Parish is fabrication"
At Augusta, Ca, nearly all the acceptances
due yesterday were met by the merchants and
cotton planters. About $500. was paid, Cotton
is coming in freely to Augusta.
The savings banks of Concord, N. H., deter
mined yesterday to pay no depositors until jan
uary.
The President Cabinet officers, General sher.
man and one or two invited guests will visit the
Loudon County Fair, at Leesburg, tomorrow.
Sandwich Islands advices TO Oct 18TH report
that King Lunalilo is recovering from his Illness
Thirty-fve Cinnamon arrived at Augusta, Ga,
yesterday, from Indianapolis, to work on the
Augusta canal. More are expected in a few DAYS
One man was XII led and two others we're in
tured, by boiler explosion at Rutland, Vt. yes
teId4y Que OF the injured men is not expected
to recover.
Christopher Rafferty,. twice convicted of mur-
der Of policeman in Chicago and sentenced to
be hanged, has been granted a new trial by the
Supreme Court of Illinois.
The Providence Tool Company, now making
go 900 rifles for the Pnrkisn Government, has
received notice that 100000 more OF the same
pattern will be ordered
There is considerable feeling among the work.
ingmen of Jetfersonville Indisna. because the
officers of the pententiary are hiring convict la
b1r cheaply outside Of the State grounds, in OPP
position to decision of the Supreme Court Of
the State.
The trouble Of the East Tennessee Virginia
and Georgia troad continues.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

THE STATE JOURNAL OFFICE IN FLAMEs-THE
LooH1EL HOTEL ENDANGERED.
HARRISBURG. Pa, Nov. 5.
B. F. singerley's State printing and State
Journal Office, five stories high, is in flames and
will be entirely destroyed The operators bare
ly escaped with their lives. Several lives are
reported lost.
The Lochiel Hotel is in great danger.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
W0OLLEY & VAN TRUMP
Insurance Agents.
No. l., Journal Building

Adjoining Chty EHhhg
WILMIN NGToN, DELAWARE.
We are the AUTHORISED AGENTS OF the follow
ing Companies:
Mutual Life Insurance Company, NetD York.
Royal Insurance Company, England.
dtna 1 :. :. Hartford.
Atds " "
Insurance Company North America, Phild.
Franklin Insurance Company, Philadelphia.
Continental Insurance Company, NeIo York.
Niagara "
Mdrlhdtdn " "
PlleniI Fire and Marine " "
Springfield, of Springfield, Mass.
Peoples Fire Insurance Co., Trenton. NJ J.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., York, Pa
DeIdrdre Fire ms, Co., Wilmington, Del.
Travellers ms. Co., Accident Hartford.
Rallt0ay Pass ms, Co., Accident Hartford
The necessity of No. /, INSURANCE, never
existed more decidedly than Just now. We there
fore refer with pride to the above list Of Companies
and confidently say we can furnish PROMPTLY the
STR0NGEsT POLICIES In THE WORLD.
Our facilities are such that we can place any
amount Of Insurance desired.
Application by mail or otherwise will receive i'm
mediate attention.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
IndGhtrlal News.

The Fshback iron mills at Pottsville are again
in full blast.
At Lock Haven all the mills with one excop-
ton, have suspended.
The iron furnaces at Allentown have blown out
two of their stacks.
The anthracite production for the present year
up to last week shows an excess OF nearly 400,
900 tons over the product of last year. All things
considered, that is not very bad exhibit. The
bituminous shipments show an excess over last
year of nearly 800, 900 tons.
On Friday last tine Wilkesbarre Coal and Iron
Company mined at their several works about
fourteen hundred cars of coal-about seven thou
sand toms This says the Scranton Republican, is
the biggest days work that is yet recorded in
this coal region, and the quantity is believed to
be the greatest that single company has eYor
mined in one day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
NeIghbOripE Counties.

The reporters of the Udderzook trial COM
plain of being cramped for room.
Iron bars 81 feet long weighing 2, 900 pounds,
were rolled in Phenixville, last week, aud are
pronounced the heaviest of any ever made in
these works.
-Seyfert, McManus 4 Co., have resumed
work at their rolling mills and tube wor ks in
Reading, giving employment to 600 hands
Tile Reading r. r. Co., began paying off
it's employees on the 4th aud the paymaster ex-
poets to finish up by the 2lst or 22nd.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05


Far Sale-Brlck house on MARYLAND ave
For rett--Houses IN W. wilmington
It's an III wind that blows nobody good
Card-Henry H. McMnllen
a. 1h0mpson-Jew Try end silver ware
Drekas-DictiOnary Blotters
Help the Torpid Organs
p. nnsylvaT ia RallrOad-Time table
Roots and sh es--Babcock Il Bro.
Make no error-9tB Market street
French cors, ts-At Franks
Hand made c0raets-bl1 Market street
Formers, stud economy-Go to B18 Market
NOtlce-Oelaware 0an Association
Hardware, &c.-Truman 4 shaw
IL Ia useless Bennett, Tower Hall
B0ardlng-By q Young man
Special N0tce-W NJ KFnnard 4 Co
For rent-Ronm In Masonic Temple
Sap0lIo-City Item
Fixed fact-Df Wolf
Those who ontemplate-Commercia ofIce
Penty of light at Buxbaum's
The reader rwill-DeNormandie
DeWOlf not 0nlv sell clothing
Bayne, tn tailor.
People acqaainted-Clayton Loan
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

The cases OF two election inspectors. charged
with having refused the votes OF ofoolored citizens
at Lexington, KY, in January last, are. on trial
before the u g. circuit Court, at Louisville
The counsel for the defence demurs to the ju-
risdiction OF the Court.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

BILLIARD MATCH. = Do not fail to visit the
Bank Exchange Building Room at 9th and Mar
, ket street. tomorrow CThursday) evening to
witness the match between the well-know Phia-
dephia expert VIM. l.. Rockhill and Prof II. J.
Hunter of our city. The room has been newly
furniahad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

We were surprised, yesterday, to learn from
one of our city contemporaries the immense size
of an iron steamship, just fnished by our Will
miugton builders. Her Dimensions are stated
by the journal in question to be 226 feet length,
and l40 Dreadful This would be q very wide
ship, and might we'll be oonsort to the one.
which, according to the Chester Ne,os, was be-
ing built In that city, with capacity Of 60OC0
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

Bishop Gilbert Haven. of Georgia, will be in the
city, Nov 6. Thursday, and remain that night, the
guest of DR.. Matlack. He will be present and
speak at the meeting in Grace Chapel. The Bis
hop is on his way to the meeting OF the Bishops
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. to be held in
New York Citv
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

Two drunks at the hearings this morning.
James CLANCY, for an assault on Pat. Huston,
was fined $5 and costs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
Che EIeotisas, Yesterday.

THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY IN THE N. ]. LEaIs-
LATURE.
In New Jersey, the Legislature will be Repub
lican by majority OF seven in the Senate and
four or five in the House, against Democratic
majority of thirty In the House last year
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The FIRE ALARM. fire alarm, sounded
about noon, was caused by small frame house
in a court in thS neighb6rhood of 9Th and Pop
lar streets taking fire. No damage was done.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

SooTT CHURCH. REV. G. d, Watson, Of the
Dover M E. church. will preach at Scott NJ. E..
church, corner of 7th and Spruce, this evening,
eervice to commence at ~ o'clock Service
every evening this week, except Saturday. All
ara invited
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

o., AZ trial Of two negroes in Wilmington, N. O.,
a aoI the murder OF q white child, jury composed
entirely Of colored men acquitted one of the ao-
tnsea tts and found the other guilty Of murder in
the hrst degree.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-05

X. OF P. VIsITATIoN.-The uniformed and
equipped club of the X, of p, of this City, ac-
c0mpanied by other members of the order, will
evening.