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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

TWO MEN KILLED ON THE W. & r. r. R.

two MEN KILLED ON THE W. q r. R. r.
Yesterday afternoon, an accident occurred on
the W. & R. r. R., which involved the death of
two men - Sharp and Griffith one resi-
ding at Coatesville and the other at. Pennington
ville Chester county. They were both carpen-
ters, and both were engaged at the time Of the
accident in the repair of freight cars at the
Companys works, short distance this side of
Ceatesville.
The accident was the result OF an open switch
The cars which were being repaired.were stand
ing on siding by the shops, and the victims of
the accident were at work upon the bumpers.
The freight train which leaves CoatesviIle,
south, at 1.50 P. M. came laundering
round the curve, and running OH
on the switch, collided with the cars
standing on it, before the headway of the train
could be checked. Sharp and Griffith were
thrown to the track, in front of the cars which
were driven forward and the wheels passed over
their bodies, horribly mutilating one 80 that
death was instantaneous The other survived
the accident only few minutes
The switch is supposed to have been left open
by an employee of thecompany who had gone to
the siding for hand car. After he had got his
car out upon the track he heard the rumble of
the train around the curve and in his anxiety to
get his car off the track he forgot to close the
switch and the accident occurred
An Inquest was held over the bodies, yesterday
afternoon, but we are not advised as to the YER
dict,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

THE TBAcK-LAYISd IN PROGRESS PROSPECTS OF
THE WESTERN CONNECTIONS.
The grading of the Peach Bottom Railway be-
tween Oxford and the Susquehanna River, a dis
tance Of about 20 miles, has been for some time
completed, and the ties and iron have recently
been delivered. The track-layers are actually a.
work putting down the rails, and up to the LIST
inst, had progressed about half the distance be-
tween Oxford and Hopewell.
1t is expected 10 have this section OF the limo
ready for operatioA by New Year. The crossing
OF the Susquehanna, at Peach Bottom, that river
being very broad will be made, for the present,
by ferry boat. Ultimately, it is proposed to
erect a suitable biidge.
Beyond the Susquehanna, the road is surveyed
to York, forty miles. The grading has been in
progress at various points. and il nearly COM
pleted. and negotiations for the purchase of the
rails have been under consideration. the purpose
being to open the whole line to trade at the ear
llest possible time.
The Peach Bottom corporation does not pro-
pose to build beyond York, but other enterprises
are on foot, with excellent prospects, which de-
sign to extend the line Westward to tho Broad
Top coal regions, and South Westwardly through
the Southern tier of Pennsylvania counties. We
understand that work is actually in progress on
a section of % miles from York to Berlin, con-
nection being made at the latter poiut with the
Gettysburg road.
These last named lines it must be distinct
ly understood, are connections with and practi-
cal connections of, the Peach Bottom road, and
the latter ending at Oxford, will be able to de-
liver to tue Wilmington and Western, at the lat
ter place. large amount OF freight, and many
passengers, the moment the link of sixteen
miles between Landenberg and Oxford is con-
strueted. Every energy of those Interested in
Wilmington, in the country along the route, or
in the present Wilmington aud Western corpor-
alton should now be directed to the construc-
ton OF this link, which can be built at very
moderate cost, and operated with the same
force of employees, and the same rolling stock
required for the road now in operation between
Wilmington and Landenberg.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

SEVERAL CHANGES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF PROF. sCHoENHERR Az INSTRUCTOR IN GER
MAN.
The Committee on Teachers, OF the Board of
Education, at a meeting, this morning arranged
number of appointments and promotions of
teachers. They engaged Prof. Henry l.. Schoen-
herr to be instructor of German, in Public
School. No 1. This is an excellent selection,
and one which are sure will do credit to tho
Board Prof. Schoenherr has high endorsement
as all instructor, from the faculty of Delaware
College, and from gentlemen of this city ac-
quaieted with his qualifications He will teach
daily in the school, having as many classes as
may be found necessary. His salary is fixed at
$500
For the instruction in Latin, Prof. Wiley will
make necessary arrangements, and no addition
al teacher il required
There being, usual, a great pressure for
seats at No. 4, with quite number waiting for
admission, and number already seated entitled
to promotion to No. l, an additional teacher is
required in the latter school, and Miss Susanna
Pyle, of No. 4,has been promoted to be 3D. as
sistant in the Male Department. The following
promotions are also made
Eliza Craig, from No. l, to Miss Pyle's vacan-
cy.
sallie G. Boyd, from No. A, to Miss Craig 3
vacancy.
Susan M. Blteman, from M. A, to Miss Boyd's
vacancy.
Sarah A. Taylor, from No. 10, to Miss Bate
mans vacancy.
sallie A. Brown, from No. Q, to Miss Taylor's
vacancy.
Sallie E. Rice from No. 3, to Miss Browns va
vancy.
Emma A. Coyle from NJ. 8, to Miss Rice's
vacancy.
Annie speakman, from NJ to Miss ooyle's
vacancy.
Ala j. Armstrong, from NJ. to Miss Speak
mans vacancy.
Miss Cecilia Magarity, a new teaohsr, to the
place made vacant by Miss Armstrong.
The Committee state that they regret to be
obliged to make 80 many changes, but the res
ignat,ons of the teachers, and the need for an
additional one, have compelled new appoint
menis and in making there. they think it just to
adhere to the rule of promotions, following the
names as they appear on the "Roster."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
A Curious l.aw-Suit Decided.

DRoTsIoN by CHANCELLOR BATES, AGAINST THE
RIGHT OF MAN TO CLOSE HIS NEIdHBoR's
WINDOW.
Chancellor Bates, of this State. delivered a
very interesting decision of the Court OF Chan.
Gerry, at Dover, last Thursday. Mr. J. H. Prim.
rose, of Smyrna, commenced the erection, over
two years ago, of shed in the rear of his store
house. The adjoining property is occupied by
Dr. j. u. Clawson, and the shed when complet-
cd would have closed up the window of the
Doctors sitting-room. He therefore sued out a
preliminary writ OF injunction restraining Mr.
Primrose from building the shed, and after the
usual course OF such cases, the matter has now
been finally adjudicai cd by the Chancellor, the
injunction being made perpetual, and Mr.. Prim-
rose being ordered not to build the shed.
The Chancellor has held the case under ad-
vsement, since it was argued a year ago, and
has given the question careful consideration his
opinion being exhaustive. He considered that
the right to light and air, enjoyed without inter
ruption for over twenty years, rested on the
same ground as all other "inoorporeal rights"
under the Common Law Of England upon which
he based his decision. He stated that the Con
stitutiou Of this State adopted at the Revolu-
tlon, l776, accepted the Common Law of Eng
land for its governance that for this particular
case, which was the first ever brought before
the State Courts no law had ever been provided
and therefore the Common Law of England
must guide him in his decision that that law
provided that where light and air had been ad-
mitted to a dwelling from any quarter, upinter-
Iuptedly, for period Of twenty years and over,
II could not be shut of, and that under this ru-
ling, the Doctor was entitled to the light and air
which had 80 long been afforded him uninter-
ruptedly, by his window, and ne should there
fore make the injunction perpetual
The consequences involved in the decision
may seem scarcely equitable, in some cases,
wnere man will be forbidden to erect build
ing on his own property, in such position as he
may DESIRE on account of the inconvenience it
may cause to neighbor who has chosen to so
locate his dwelling as to get light by way of No
lis lot. In some of the States the English law
of "ancient lights" has been rejected by the
courts, on grounds Of public policy. as being in
convenient in the rapid growth Of our towns and
cities. The Chancellor, without making any
question on this point, considered that the pro-
per remedy was with the Legislature that the
province of the court is not to alter the law but
to administer it as it s, and especially 30 where
rights of property are concerned
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
Our Iron NIapufaclures.

THE PROPOSED NEW ROLLING MILLS OF THE NC
CULLoUGH IRON co.
The fact that work is now in progress on two
large new rollng-mills in this city does not
seem discouraging. The contract for building
the engines for the Mccullough Iron Compa
nys extensive sheet-iron rolhng-nill, at ''The
Rocks" on the Christiana were awarded, som
time ago, to the Scott Works, at Reading, and
tue machinery, is now, as we understand in
process OF construction. The contract to erect
the building has been made with Messrs. Doan
& Lawrence, OF COatesville Pa, and work will
commence on the foundation walls, by the ma
sons. Messrs Mcdowell Il Bro, of Rowlands-
vile, in a few days.
THE MILLS WILL DE
Two in number, one being 222 feet, inches, in
length, by so feet, 8 inches, the other 1856 feet,
10 inches long, by II feet inches. The roof
and sides are to be constructed OF corrugated
iron. The contractors for the work, Messrs.
Doan " Lawrence, have already put up several
extensive rolling-mills and foundries in this
city, and are regarded as efficient and thorough
mechanics. 1t is their intention to advance the
building to such an extent before the Disagree
able weather of winter arrives that the foundation
for the IN ichinery, etc. inside eau be laid while
it is impossible to conduct outside operations.
The whole work will probably be completed ear
1y in the Spring. The corrugated iron work
about the mills will be done by the company.
THE MCCULLOUGH IRON COMPANY
Is mostly composed of citizens of Wilmington,
but its operations are carried on at North East
Westamwell, on Big Elk creek, and Rowlands-
vile, on the Octoraro, and in Philadelphia. Its
mills are largely engaged in rolling sheet iron,
and the manufacture OF galvanized sheet iron,
and they have been very busy. The past season
was an exceptionally good one for work, on &C.
count of the plentiful supply of water in tile
several streams by which their mills are opera
ted, 80 that the product of the year will be unu-
sually large. When the new mills in this city
are also at work, the Company will be among the
most extensive manufacturers of sheet iron in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
p. w. & b. II. R. chnnxes.

FRANK CARLISLE To be MADE DISPATCHER OF TRAINS
AND THE OFFICE To BE REMOVED TO PHILADEL-
PHIA.
An important change is about to take place
in the management ofthe P. W. & B. r. R. On
Sunday next Mr.. N. W Gookin will be retired
as General Dispatcher of Trains, and Mr..
Frank Carlisle, his first assistant, will be pro-
NOTED to the Office, with headquarters at Phila-
depha. Mr.. Gookin will become Depot master
at this city, with Thomas Bryson as assistant.
The change made, was we presume, to bring in
to closer relation this officer and the Superinten-
dent of tho road. Mr.. Gookin has made most
capable officer, and haslperformed his duties, 30
far as we can learn to the satisfaction of the COM
pany. But Mr.. Carlisle will be equally efficient.
His calm Judgment and preserving energy en-
inently fit him for SO responsible a position,
and the experience which he has already acquir-
ed will enable him to perform the duties of the
Office in a proper manner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

SECOND DAYS DISQUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS.
Inc annual session OF the Grand Lodge r
d A. NJ. OF Delaware, was continued yesUeI DAY
afternoon, and at As p M. concluded
An election for Grand officers, was held with
the following result
Grand Mdster-John p. Almond.
Deputy Grand Mdster-T. N. Williams.
Grand Sr. Wdrtien-C. @. King.
Grand Jr. Hidrden--John p. Marshall
Grand Secretdry-William s. Hayes.
Grand Iredsurer-Charles II. Heal.
The resolution paying representatives, passed
Wednesday was repealed but MOTTO affect. the
present session.
The Grand Officers elect were installed.
The next session will be held in this city on
the first Wednesday of October, 1874.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
From New Castle.
JERSEY MARKETs-THE TAsBER oPERATIoNs-aEN
ERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Florraanondanna nf tho CounuarotaI1

JERSEY MARKETs-THE TAsKER opERATIoNs-aEN-
ERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Correspondence of the Commerciall
New CASTLE, Oct. 8.
Fall trade is looking brighter.
There were a great many strangers in town
yesterday.
We have dancing school and in consequence
our young people are made happy.
The long wharf no longer obstructs the entire
view of the river south, quite large portion OF
it having been entirely removed.
- ~Jeffersons wharf is fast becoming quite an
active market Early in the mornings, the boats
from New Jersey loaded with produce, (now
principally sweet potatoes can be seen lining
one entire side, and iostling each other in the
endeavor to obtain the better position. BY this
means we are generally pretty we'll supplied
with such truck as is grown in Jersey.
Mr.. t. T. Tasker was in town yesterday. He
didn't look il the panic had affected him, md
from the fact that work is being pushed ahead
as usual at the iron works we should suppose
that the enterprise is all o. X. One Of their
wharves is already approaching completion and
the crib for second one is now being built
and by the time that the first is finished, will be
ready to be towed into position. II. Fl. O.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
WILMINGTON. DEL. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1873.


Never suspend yourself
Coal in Quebec ia 80 ton.
Champagne is as good at 8 years as at 80.
Shaded feathers are the most fashionable
sort.
3Lotta's Zip pays as well as Jefforson's
"Trip"
ALI the Champagne in France is corked by
hand
Tho New York Times favors specie pay
ments.
A tip-top cigar is a rare occurrence in
France.
Nothing demoralizes printing office like
parade.
Secretary Belknap is expected to return to
Washington to-day.
General Sherman left Washington on Wed
nesday night for a brief visit to New York and
West Point.
The jewish citizens OF Louisville have rails
ed Sl2OO for the relief of the yellow fever suf-
ferers in Shreveport and Memphis.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

LOCAL AFFAIRs.

Forepaugh's circus will probably exhibit in
Wilmington next month.
The Citizens Loan last evening, sold 1880 at
4}2<, and $500 at AZ. The Germania, at its S0th
monthly meeting, sold about $1,000 at an aver
ago of 2l5 per cent.
Horses and cattle should not be'--suffered to
run at large, in the city.
Notwithstanding there are thousands of bolts
and many seams in the John Hopkins the ves-
ssl has not leaked drop since the boat was
launched.
The P. W. & B. Co. is rnnning BALTIC. & Ohio
cars on the Delaware II. Il.
The Episcopal Convocation closed yesterday.
Rev. MIR. Spencer of New Castle, preached the
convocation sermon yesterday morning.
The city finances are low.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

hlor oF THE fhhss u-uB
Last night, Geo Walker, Jsmes Hawkins,
John Berry and VIM. Brown, Ill coored and
members of what they style thu "Press Club, y
i. e., they force their way into assemblies with
out tickets, were arrested for diDrderly eondu 1t
and melting to riot. They ATTEMPTED to force an
entrance to the colored people'shop at 9th and
Walnut and were resisted, when Officer Nicker-
son undertook to arrest Walker, The leader, but
was resisted, and the melee was becoming gem
eral Other officers soon reinforced Mr.. Nicker-
son. and they all seized man piece and were
bringing them up to the hall. when they were
followed by crowd who were peting them with
bricks. Several shots were fired, 1nt no one was
hunt. The rioters were held in $500 each for
court.
VIM. Toney, for disorderly conluct, was re-
qHired to pay costs and give bono in 5000
One drunk.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
The "Independout Dslawaron River Line.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS IN THE COMPANY.
Mr. Jas. II. Redfeld, of New York, the Gener-
al manager of the Independent Line, which has
heretofore announced it's purpose to place boats
on the river, between Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Cape May, informs us that at meeting of
the Directors Of the Company, in New York, ON
the 1st inst the following officers were elected
@. Wesley Poulson, Prest and General Di-
Frank d. Estabrook, Sup't Delaware River Line;
William H. Granger, Treasurer; O. E. Etting,
Assistant Treasurer, Phila. r. Etting, General
Freight Agent; G. f. Goldthwaite, General
Ticket Agent; P. G. Galpin Attorney.
Mr.. Redfeld adds: MIR. Poulson is now the
youngest officer occupying a similar position, in
the world"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
South New Jersey Affairs.

II is proposed to extend the premiums at fairs
to the best kept orchard.
Bridgeton has new daily, but our opinion
is reserved until we see a copy OF the paper
Cumberland county held an agricultural ex-
hibtion, lately, and the gross receipts were $2,-
Sl5 80
Millville will issue no license to sell liquor,
and the hotels have closed. The saloons now
entertain the people.
The late superintendent OF the N. J, s. r. r. /,
Mr.. @. y. Wilson, has been appoioted to the
same position on the New York. Boston u Mon
treal II. II.
Charles Musgrave, of Gloucester City an en-
ployee in a manu- acturing establishment, has
just discovered that he had been left a fortune
Of $50, 900 by grand uncle in Maryland.
MIR. Holmes Pierce, OF Gouldtown, Cumber-
land county, has made a sworn statement that
last year he realized from hi cabbage crop a
clear profit of 421S,S5, from one acre OF ground.
I. Danzenbaker, OF Cumberland county, this
season, raised on twelve acres 444 bushels OF
red wheat, at a profit of so, and also l41
bushels white wheat on acres. which he sold
for $2j9,OO
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
8egtstRr's Hnttres.
N EGIsTER's OFFICE.

EGISTER'S OFFICE,
HI NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Sept. 49, 1873.
Upon the application OF ReO6cca s, ueisler, Ad-
minstraIrix OF Barzillai Heiser late OF Wilmington
City in said County, deceased; 1t is ordered and
directed by the Register that the Administrative
Aforesaid, give notice of the granting OF Let
ters OF Adm nistration upon the Estate of the
deceased, with the date OF granting there
of, 10y causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date of such Letters 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 Act
of Assembly in such made and provided. And also
cause the same to be inserted within the same
period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL newspaper pub
lished In Wilmtns ton, and to De continued therein
three weeks
Given under the hand and Seal Of Offlce OF
IL. 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and wear
above written. B. GIBBS Register.
NOTICE.-Al persons having claims against the
Estate OF the deceased must present tine same duly
attested to the Administrative on or before Sept.
29sh, 1874, or abide the Act of Assembly in such
Case made and provided.
REBECcA HEIsLER,
Administrative.
Address, wilmington, Del. sep30.1St
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

The Mayor of Marshall, Texas, telegraphs to
Little Rock that Marshall is free from yellow
fever.
John O. Heenan is reported to be dangerously
Ill in Montana, where he went for the benefit of
his health. His trouble is bleeding Of the lungs.
There we're 20 yellow fever interments in Mem
phis ON Wednesday, and in Shreveport.
Among the victims in Shreveport were Rev.
Father Gorgaud and Lieutenant A. L. Woodward
There were IL yellow fever interments at Shreve-
port Yesterday and 27 at Memphis The total
number of deaths in the latter city was Al.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
The Evangelical Conference.

FORMAL OPENING OF THE SESSION, TO-DAY.
New YORK, Oct. g.
The formal opening for business of the Evan
gslical Conference, at SteinwaY Hall, was attend
ed by an immense throng, overlooking the build ..
ing.
Hon. VIM, f. Dodge made speech welcoming
the delegates from all quarters OF the world.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

EPISCOPAL CoNvo0ATIoN.-A session of the
Episcopel Convooativ,I ttuIInolu Delaware
was held in Calvary Church, on Wednesday af-
ternoon and evening. The question How to Aid
T,lnity Hospital was extensively discussed. Rev.
W. r. Ellis, of Millsboro' Sussex Co. described
his labors in that field.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

The New York Democratic State Convention,
yesterday, nominated the following ticket: Secre-
tAry of State, Diedrich Willers, Treasurer
Thomas Raines; State Engineer, s. II. Sweet
Controller, Asher p Nichols; Attorney General
Daniel Pratt; Canal Commissioner. James jack
son: Prison Inspector, George W. Millspaugh.
Raines the nominee for Treasurer, is Liberal
and the present incumbent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
2olitifaI Huttfes.

ANARD.-I respectfully present myself as a candi-
date for Sheriff, at the ensuing nomination Of
the Republican Party, in New Castle County.
Fl. II. MOMULLIN,
6ept9, Inn New Castle Hundred.
CARn-I again offer myself as
- candidate for Sheriff of New Castle Co. SUBJ
sep4.tf JAMES MARTIN.
NARD.--CAPT. c. II. GALLAGHER Will be can
~ didate for Sheriff of new Castle County, sub
ject to The Republican nomination. sep8.tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

PRICE OF GOLD TO DAY.
New YORK. Oct. 8.
Gold, opened this morling, at $1.1O1S,
81 200, 900 SHIPPED YESTERDAY.
LONDON, Oct 8.
The specie shipments for America yesterday,
were twelve hundred thousand dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

A fire at Toledo, Ohio on Wednesday night, and
another, yesterday morning, blrned 800, 900.
worth.
At Cairo, ILL.,, yesterday Cobb. 1laisdell & Co.,
were awarded verdict of 81 $50 damages
against the Illinois Central Railro.d, for delay in
the transportation of grain duringthe war.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
apr1s-tf

NOS. $40 AND s22 MARKET ST.,
MASONIC TEMPLE.
During the month of June, 1873
I had placed q special order Vith
the celebrated Linen ManufoCtuT-
ing House of
HENRY MATTER & SONS,
BELFAST. IRELAND.
for q full and entire Tine of all
their Nos. of both LADIES' and Cen
tLensen's Hems;itch and Plain L6n-
en- Cdmbric Handler chiefs, to be
made sUttA especial care Of the best
Grass BIPGched PURE LINEN,
and to be of EXTRA WEIGHT.
These Goods are nOaU IN Stock
and aUiU be ready for sale on Tttes-
day, October Sth. They are put up
One-haLf Doc. irs q POc, aOith mig
oaOn name on each, and sOiU be sold
either sin0Iy or by the original
package, as buyers prefer.
He solicit the most careful COM
pariSOn of these goods aOith any or
all ether makes, GeIieUinO custom
ers sOuL find, as they should find,
unusual advantages to themselves
In encouraging direct importation
in our city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.
Probabilities for the Middle States, light winds
shifting to SOUTHEAST, rising temperature and
increasing coudiness
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03
SECOND EDITION.
FrOIn West Chester.

ARREST OF JONES THE HIGHLAND MURDERER--THE
UNDERTOOK TRIAL.
WEST CHESTER, Oct. 8.
Daniel Jones who murdered Nelson in High
land township, about month since, has been
captured and was lodged in Jail last night. Both
were colored men.
The trial of Undertook on a charge of mur-
dering A. @. Goes, will come up on Monday
the 27th inst.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

The funeral services of Rear Admiral Winslow
will take place at Boston to-day. Military hon
Naval officers will be present, but there will be
no procession.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-10-03

MB. GouFRT, the well known tailor on L. Fouith
street. having returned from brief tour TO Europe
and laid In a stock OF Fail Goods, which ne n
vtes attention. Mr.. Gouert is one of the reiables,
and can always be depended on for mica work,
promptly done.