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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
WILMINGTON, DEL. SATURDAY, AUGUST So 1878.

immense number Of houses OF the smaller class
built in Philadelphia on this plan. In many Of
them the work is up to the mark, but in still
more it Ia of the fimsiest and most worthless
description. Some of tho contractors" are per-
feet rascals, and the men to whom the Jobs are
farmed out being no better the city is dsgraced
with whole neighborhoods of worse than WORTH
less residences West Philadelphia has been es-
pecially afflicted with this species Of specula-
tiOn. A builder named Ooulson, in the LIST In-
spection District, ,is likely to be made an example
Of and the facts in the case have excited general
indignation. All the provisions OF the building
law have been neglected in the enterprise in
question, and not one OF Mr. Coulson's ninety
houses are safe to live in. The walls are only
four inches thick, and there are no battlement
yalls above the roof whatever. The joists have
% bricks between them, and the fiues have only
tsr-inch backs. nine inches being required by
lEW. or course the walls have already settled.
Thousands of people live in this city to-day in
just such houses. There must be reform the
evil has been growing from year to year, endan-
gering the lives Of citizens and spelling neigh
borhOods deserving of better things There is
hope that the exposure OF CpuIson may open
the way This is one of the hundreds OF matters,
affecting the comfort and material interests OF
the people. which are of vastly more account
than the senseless wrangles Of the politicians.
INDEX.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
che. To- ncrroy.

Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Preaching
morning and night by DIR. Matlack pastor. Last
Sabbath the pastor was away from the city,
preaching at WOudlawn camp-meeting Although
urged to preach at the Brandywine Summit camp
tomorrow morning he declines, and prefers the
home Sabbath service. which will occupy him
hereafter throughout the year. During the sum
mer he informs us he has attended seven camp
meetings, preaching at each and in some instan-
ct two or three times.
Central Presbyterian church, King street near
Eighth. J. Z. Conkey pastor. Services on Sab
bath at 1016 A. NJ, and on Wednesday at Z. NJ.
sabbath Scnuol in Gilbert chapel corner Of Thir-
teenth and Walnut streets. Subject OF discussion
tomorrow Sequel to - Christian Perfection"
The West and the Hanover street Presbyterian
churches will worship together tomorrow
preaching by the Rev ]. M. p. OTIS, in the West
church at 1015 A. M, and in tie Hanover street
church at 8 z. NJ. Subjects, for the morning,
1.-The Working Church ;" for the evening, How
to apply the heart into Wisdom l. Strangers and
the public generally are cordially invited.
Rev j. A. Whitaker, of Missouri, will preach
in the First Presbyterian church Market street
above Ninth tomorrow at lO13 A, Nj. The pub
he are most cordially invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
nhe i,itx RIer,Inn

Republican success at the election next Tues
day is not only important to our municipal inter
ests but very essential in its relation to State
affairs. We cannot say of Wilmington that we
are at liberty to disregard political considerations
in The choice of local officers, for much of
future progress and prosperity is dependent upon
State Reform that welare bonnd to omit nothing
which will contribute to secure 1t, and expert
euce has most thoroughly demonstrated to MS
that that will not come 30 long the present
Democratic organization retains control of Del
aware.
We do not say this in any spirit of party
warmth. but as the deliberate utterance Of a
well-established fact. 1t was cOnclusively shown
US at the last session OF the Legislature. That
hody was not merely invited but urged and dehed
to pass such measures Of Reform as were de-
m .nded by the interests of the whole people but
1t did substantially nothing 1t refused to make
such reasonable reduction of taxation as the
condition of the revenues amply warranted, and
ths depret sion of agricultural interests loudly
called for it refused to take any step whatever
toward an equalizng Of representation in the
Legislature it did nothing to improve the sys
tenor lack of system-of public education ::
and in nearly every other particular, it omitted
to discharge tho duty demanded of it by the con-
dition of public affairs 10 Delaware, including
such acts ss its refusal to repeal the Attachment
Law. in the face of petitions from hundreds Of
our workingmen.
We cannot afford, either in this or any other
city election, to disregard our relationship to
State politics. With over one-fourth the popula
ton Of the State, we are bound 10 consider what
influence its vote will have upon the general re-
eult, and any tyro in politics knows that the in
fiuence and prestige OF success iu Wilmington
are most valuable to either party in it's canvass
of the State. In all sections, the people look
with deep interest toward Wilmington to see
whether our people are awake and whether they
manifest real and political interest in the po-
ltice welfare OF the State. The Republ-
cans of Delaware all regard Whining
TONS action al most important, and they
are encouraged or depressed in correspondence
with our energy and our success, and our apathy
and failure.
To every citizen Of Wilmington who desires
practical measures of State Reform it is to be
be said with candor and truth that HE vote is de-
mant ed ON Tuesday next, for the Republican
candidates.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Begtster's Euttres.
N EaISTER,s oFFICE.

h EGISTER'S OFFICE,
Id NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Ang. goth, 1878.
Upon the application of William 3. Hies and
john 5. Hilles, Executors of Samuel Hles late Of
wilmington City In said County deceased; 1t s or
dered and direc ed by the Register that the Ex-
ecutors aforesaid, give notice Of the granting Of
Letters Tpstamentary, upon the Estate OF the de-
ceased with the date Of granting thereof by 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 per-
sons having demands against the Estate to present
the same abide by Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period In the DAILY COM
MERCIAL- q newspaper published In wilmington,
and to be continued therein for three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal OF once OF
H. 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attcsted to the Executors on or before August
2Oth 1874 or abide the Act Of Assembly in such case
made and provided.
WILLIAM 8; HIJLLEs, ! Executors.
Address, wilmington, Del sug9l-SW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Brandywins suH.mit UssE Meeting.
THIRD DAYS SERVICES WITH THE
ExERoIsEs-LEAKY TENTS AND woMANLV DE-

THIRD DAYS sERvIcEs-INrERTERENoE WITH rHE
ExERorsEs-LEAKY TENTS AND woMANLX DE-
VICES.
Correspondence Of the Commercial
BRANDxwIEE SUMMIT, Aug, 20.
The services of yesterday we're concluded by
sermon by Rev. John @. Gregg, from the text,
"Why Halt ye ?" At the conclusion number
presented themselves at the altar and five per-
sons professed conversion. Yesterday was day
OF Unusual power and productive Of much good
fruit, it being an era in the history OF the camp
which will not soon be forgotten.
This morning, the o'clock meeting was de-
voted to the specific object OF the promotion OF
holiness, and will 80 continue to the end OF the
camp.
The morning sermon was preached by Rev. j.
NJ. Williams, Principal OF the Wilmington Con-
ference Academy taking as his text Luke xli-
24-"Strive to enter in at the straight gate, for
many shall seek to enter In and shall not be
able" His subject was the necessity OF Chris
tian effort, which he addressed to the reason,
rather than the emotions, and was logical and
conclusive argument.
ing was held in st. Paul tent, and was address,
ed by Revs. Enoch Stubbs, VIM. McMichael,
Clement Frame and DIR. MAtIack. These meet
ings are very popular and are attended by large
number of adults. as well as children.
This afternoons sermon was preached by Hev.
T. L. Tompkinson, his text being I'd Cor. VILE
'For ye are the temples of the living God" Be-
fore he had proceeded far In the sermon he was
interrupted by rain, which compelled the audi
ence to repair to the large tents but there has
not sufficient rain fallen as yet to stifie the
Methodist fire which was soon famed into .
flame by the eloquence of Mr.. Tompkinson.
We are still enjoying "the patter of the soft
rain oveFhead" and the constant dripping upon
and through the roof causes forebodings for the
future, Judging from the past. But the inge-
nuity Of man is able to overcome the greatest
difficulties, and we have found q new use for an
old article. which 10 the institution Of soap and
caadles for the purpose Of stopping the leaks in
the boards-an invention of the ladies' we be-
lieve, which accounts for its not being patented,
as they would not be 80 sordid.
1t is a fact worthy of note that dismal as are
the surroundings. yet they do not seem in the
least to lessen the good nature OF the people
and only affords another opportunity for many
pleasant little sayings and doings.
There has been reported up to the present
about conversions. The following ministers
have arrived since our last report Rev. Messrs
Bodine, Maclean, Davis. Downey. Townsend
TomBinson, Wilson, Williams and France.
VERDANT.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Pennsylvania PIckings.

-Four oranges in Bucks county.
Burglars trouble Williamsport.
West Chester still waits for an omnibus.
Oil at Jitusville only seventy-iye cents per
barrel.
Sudbury claims chicken with its wings re-
versed.
Easton gents listen to opera, in their shirt
sleeves.
Harrisburg's heaviest beer brewer weighs 3l5
pounds
juror at Petroleum Centre settled his opinion
by euchre.
Allentown has case to test the power of its
health board.
Harrisburg ID repairing the old bridge across
the Susquehanna.
Bethlehem ladies' spend two weeks at saratog'
with single trunk.
Col. Matthews, a prominent soldier of Read
ing, has been paTalyzed.
Scranton has an arIStocratic lady OF 80 years
who never rides in the cars.
A man burned to death in Pittsburgh had
dreamed of his fate the previous night.
Pittsburg is running glass-blower for the
Legislature. He will be useful there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30

A fire at jamestown. N. Y, early yesterday
morning, destroyed the Monitor House, Moore g
carriage factory, Green Brothers livery stables
and Eddy's carriage shops. Loss about $40,O
f. @ Evans, mayor of Reading, who accompa-
MED the Philadelphia Councilman on their trip
to California, arrived home last evening. de was
warmly We ecomed home.
Frank Stafford, patient in the insane asylum
at Auguta, Me-, who killed another patient in the
same asylum about eighteen months since, COM
mted suicide yesterday by hanging himself.
Seventy laborers employed in rebuilding the
Standard Oil Works, near New York city, struck
on Thursday morning, because non-society men
we're eugagd. In the afternoon fight occnred
between the strike rs and the men at work, 81
the police had to be cal Id on to restore or der
and escort the workers no ne
James R. Jamison, original owner OF the
Jamison Oil Farm, on which the town OF Petro-
liza is peing built. committed suicide at Iitu5vlle
yesterday, by shooting himself He had been
defrauded out Of large amount of stocks and
money.
At Wikesbarre, yesterday, Joseph Sheen was
arrested on suspicion of having murdered John
McCart on Thursday night. They were out
together on spree" and quarrelled and McCarts
body was found in the morning with three bullet
holes in the head.
Michael Angelo Mcfarland brother of Daniel
Mcfarland, who shot Albert d. Richardson, died
in Bellevue Hospital, New York, on Thursday
evening he spsht @zouUu III uelence oi hls
brother, and having died destitute and friendless
is buried in the Potters Field
A night express train on the Detroit and Mil
waukee Railroad was disabled on Thursday night
by the engine parting with its driving wheel. A
freight train coming up ran into the rear car OF
the disabled train, killing four women and q
child, and injuring ten other persons, all immi-
grants.
David Mcknight, President Of the National
Union Bank of Reading died in that city yester
day. in the Goth year OF his age. Deceased wal
a prominent citizens. and for many years con
| nected with some of the principal business in
| terests of this State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
New Castle.
TOWING BACK THE cRIB-THE SCENE As IT WAS GOT
IN PosITIoN-THE NEW wooLES MILLS. DO.
Correspondence Of the Commercial.l

TOWING BACK THE oRIB-THE SCENE As IT WAS GOT
IN PosIrIoN-THE NEW wooLEN MILLS. DO.
Correspondence Of the Commercisl.l
NEW CASTLE, Aug 80.
1.-THE Crib has been towed to its position"
was the astounding intelligence which first
greeted US after short visit to your city, yes
terday Had bomb suddenly burst at our feet
we could not have been more startled. "Impos-
sible," was our first ejaculation, as soon as ut
terance returned, but our friend insisted, and
as soon as possible under the circumstances, we
were of to the scene Of action. Rushing with
breathless haste down the street, we were snr-
prised to find every one taking the same direc-
tion and making apparently for the same objec
tive point.
Gaining the foot of Jefferson's wharf, we be-
held, first the EUery Eoentng correspond
ent, waving in an ectasy Of joy an American
flag, and in his dsengaged hand holding the
frsee Of small cannon. The next moment we
were startled by the deep report of this piece Of
ordnance and through the clouds Of smoke be-
held the joy-lit countenance of our veteran quill
driver, peering further through the fast falling
rain in the direction OF all eyes and we caught a
transient glimpse Of that uncenquerable ''crib.'
Gaining better position. it loomed up In all
its vastnees looking for all the world like some
immense creature Of the deep 1t was there we
had seen it, The ''crib" had actually been
moved, and we felt like offering up thanks that
the feat had Doen accompaniment ana tnat we
would see the last squib concerning that crib
in the EDe,y Eueninq of to-day.
But seriously, the much talked-of crib
was towed down, yesterday, by two
tugs, and placed in its legitimate
position after having been buoyed up by means
Of immense scows, and as it was slowly pulled in
front Of the town, the wharves were the scenes
immense interest. People fiocked from every
direction, and had it not been raining at the
time we do net doubt but that half the town
would have gathered on the river front. 1t has
probably cost Mr. Simpson, the contractor, 49,
900 to place it where it is,
Tho woolen mills, which certain gentlemen
here have contracted to build for Mr.. Knowles
Of Phila., are now completed and ready for oc-
cupation. They will be known as the New Castle
Woolen Mills.
The Jury to ASSESS damages incurred by the
opening OF Harmony and Green Sts., met, yes
terday, and awarded $50 to Mrs. Mary Cooper
This is the only award made. Il. II. O.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Chester Pa.
Correspondence of the Commercially

Correspondence Of the Commercial.I
CHESTER, Aug 80.
Times, outside of the ship-yards, here are
rather dull, the wet weather shut down on out
side work, and as the money market is close,
work don't brisk up as it should yet il is mos.
to soon to close up for the winter.
We have fair produce market, but at higher
prices than in Wilmington. 1t will pay those
who need few dollars worth to go down on the
s. m. FELTON, and buy in Wilmington, and then
bring IL up on the boat. WstermelonH, can
telonpes and sweet potatoes are quite plenty,
supplied by the Jersey truckers. Tomatoes are
scarce and high.
Sportsmen are preparing for large harvest
in the reed bird shooting. The law allows them
to commence Sept 1st.
1t is raining here this morning.
Glad to hear the Del R.R. is open for freight;
We want one more crate Of peaches. s. L. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The cloudy weather delays the ripening of to-
matoes.
Buy your canning peaches before they go up
in price.
A free press is the palladium of the peoples
liberties.
Many Market street business men want the
market returned to Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30

A telegram from Dover, N, H., reports Hon.
John P Hale to be in dying condition. His
daughter arrived at his bedside on Wednesday
from West Point, but he was able to recognize
her only by her voice. His sight and voice are
reported to be gone.
The bank of gravee pit, near Ridge village
on the Iilionis Central Railroad caved in yester.
day, killing and injuring number OF laborers
At last accounts three dead bodies had been re-
covered and several others were supposed to bt
under the gravel.
At Montpelier, VT, yesterday morning. Josepl
Daniels, employed in the Montpelier Manufac
turing Company's works entered room where
Miss Carrie Demmon was working and shot her
inhicting dangerous wound. He then com
mitted suicide by shooting himself.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
NOTICE TO INVESTORS

The attention OF the investing public is called to
the limited remainder of the NORTHERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD 7-3O LOAN. OF the 81, s,OOO.oOO of this
loan unsold on the first OF June last less than
IS 5OOO 900 now remains, and this balance will soon
be absorbed, after which the Company has resolved
to issue only six per cent. bonds.
There are now between t0J and 800 miles Of the
Road in regular operation, with growing trafflc,
surveys and construction are progressing satisfac-
torily. The Company's lands amounting TO more
than 20 900 acres per mile OF road) selling TO
settlers at average price of nearly six dollars per
acre. and the proceeds OF land sales constitute
Sinking Fund for the repurchase and cancellation
of first mortgage bonds.
The Jompany's seven and three .tenths per cent
gold nds, the last Of which now offered, yield
nearly sE per cent. per anuum at the present price
Of gold
All marketable securities are received in exchange
at current rates. and full information furnished on
inquiry.
JAY COOKE GO.
John Mclean. 81 Son,
BANKERS,
No. 6o2 Market Street.
apr1bAm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
The Eort ELL nIn,nncrs.

Fort Sill advces to the 2lst, received at St..
Louis, state that Gen. Davidson left the fort
ON the 2Oth with his cavalry, under orders from
Gen Anger, to quell the Indlan disturbances on
the Texas border. He left only three compa-
MES to garrison the fort, aud was expected to
be gone forty days. Since the 2lst, nothing has
been heard from Fort Sill, and the fact that the
garrison was weak, and the Indians Of that re-
zion were familiar with all that relates to the
defence OF the fort has caused apprehension
ia ST. Louis that the report from Waco of its
capture and the massacre of its inmates may be
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
miohiEsu.

HORRIBLE r. AocIDKET-A WOMAN AND CHILD
PINNED TOGETHER.
DETROIT, Aug. 80.
Six women and children were killed by an acci-
dent on the Milwaukee Railroad. One woman
and an infant were impaIed by splinters, which
pinned them together in the sleeping car. Six
others were wounded, but not fatally.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30

ELopINa GIPsEY HUsBAFD.-This morning
Mrs BedingeriP almer, the female head of tribe
of gipsies, appeared at police headquarters and
made complaint that her husband had eloped
with little girl named Harrison, only 15 years
OF age. while they were at Lancaster, and offer
ing 300 for his capture. He left her TO provide
for II horses and three children. which she finds
too great task. She said that her husband had
been arrested once in Baltimore, but escaped ;
but she declares he cannot remaia upon this ter
restrial globe apart from her until she has paid
him for his treAchery,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Now AdverlIsr menls, ThIa Day.

Notice In Adniralty
Sale of houses and building lots F Townsend
dissolution cop ntnership
Wanted-1irl TO do general housework
For sale-The ConnIy Farm
Hni for Camp-Wm Barker
Pubic sale VI housef--Dr Brown
uardware-Trumgn Il Shaw
Funeral notice
PuDlic safe OF iurnlture-Mrs Snowden
Offiuial n lrice-J l. Simma
w W-nted-0irl do h upework, In Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Peach shIpmenIs. >
FRIDAY.
Real Rstats Gales.

Messrs. Reynolds & 90, 9i5 Market st., an
nounce public sale at Hockessin station, ". ~
W. r. r., on Saturday Sept. 18th, at P. M, of
80 acres of Kaolin fire brick clay and red brick
clay land and building lots.
Mesers Reynolds & Co, 915 Market street,
respectfully call the attention Of the public to
large sale of building lots, on Tenth street and
Delaware Ave, comprising two squares OF
ground, which they will make Sept. 10th, at 8
o'clock 2. M.
The auction sale Of 9th ward lots by NJ M
Child 4 Co. will take place on Sept. ID.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER %.

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER Sd.
MAYORS oFFIcg,
WILMINGTON, DEL, Aug. 80. 1873. :
The attention Of those engaged in the sale Of in.
toAicstng liquors s called to that section OF the Il.
uuor law Tecently passen and which goes into effect
Sept lst 1879 relating to the sale OF intoxicating
liquors on election days, as follows:
isAnd no person licensed TO sell liquor shall sell,
give away or dispense any Intoxicating liquor on
the day Of any general, special or municipal cleo
tion, within one mile Of the place where the same
midnight before till the midnight after s1ch election
and any person violating this provision shall be
guilty OF misdemeanor, and upon conviction there.
OF shall forfeit and pay fne OF not less than you
nor more than $lOu and If holding license under
this Act shall forfeit the same 10 addition 70 suen
ane and be incapable Of receiving license fer the
space of two years thereafter"
1t is made the duty Of the police and other peace
officers 10 report all violations Of this Act.
euosO 80 j. L. sIMMS, Mayor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
THIRD EDITION.
The Fort Sill Massacre,

no NEWS OF IT YET-sAErANrA AND BIG TREE.
, ..a..,.p WASHINGTON, Aug. 80.
The Indian bureau has no information rels-
tive to the reported Fort Sill massacre.
Santanta and Big Tree are on the way to Fort
SILL and in October q conference will be held
there to Determine what disposition will be made
OF them.
No one doubts here that they will be deliberat-
cd,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
JENKINS = ATKINSON.

ss-Persons leaving the city for the summer, and
wishing to have the DAILY COMMERCIAL sent to
them will please send us their address, Where the
paper desired for less than one menth the postage
had best be prepaid at this ofiice. By prepayment
OF postage by stamps, regularity of delivery will be
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
The Lucy Disaster.

ARRIVAL OF FIVE SURVIVORS AT NEW YORK.
New YoRK, Aug 80.
Five sailors have arrived ct Petersburg, Va, q
part of the survivors from the steamship Lucy
reported as burned at sea on the 10Th, of Cape
CanAverel. Two of them are seriously burned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-30
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, August 80.
Flour steady, superfne $3.5O04.25; extras
@40D4 so; -Penna extra family 81 5008 so.
Wheat quiet, S1 60Ol69 white s1.75@1 So.
Corn quiet yellow 62c. Oats 39@46c. Cotton
quiet, 191SD20k. Whiskey 81 10.