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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Hearth aud Home remarks that one of the
most important SUI jects to be considered in the
care OF young child is that OF diet both in re-
gard to regularity and quantity. 1t ia a yery
cries. az II it were nothing but a stomach, and
had no other demands than those of hunger
There are many things child may want, and
many ways in whichit may be uncomfortable,
and its only language is that of crying. Infants
doubtless cry oftener from overloaded stomachs
than from hunger, but it is the theory of many
10 stop the cries by filling the mouth, which
only brings temporary quiet. child's stomach
needs rest quite as much as any other part of
the body, and if it is fed all that it wants at
regular intervals, mother may be sure that her
child is not crying for want OF food
Three hours is considered by many physicians
proper interval, but those Of delicate organ
izations need to be feed oftener than those who
are stout and hearty. AS the child grows older,
the intervals can be gradually heightened
These rules, however, are scarcely applicable up-
I'll baby is few weeks old. The habit OF
feeding a child of any age between its regular
meals is positively injurious, unless there be
some special reason for 70 doing
The habit OF tasting food at the table, allowed
10 children by many mothers is very pernicious,
not only being injurious physically, but cultiva-
ing an unhealthy demand for a desire to try
every kind Of food that comes within sight cans.
ing the mother much unnecessary trouble.
When child first asks for unsuitable food il NAV
be taught that it is injurious and the matter be-
eanng spSeSl OIs plOFlulDB that some kind
child-comforter does not give the irrt tas,a
The benefit of bathing thiEk is very generally
admitted 4 full bath once each day serves not
only to keep the body Clearly but also as a tonic
For this purpose it is important that the tenn
perature OF the water should not be too high. az
very warm baths are very weakening A healthy
child will soon find tepid bath more agreeable
than very warm ono, II the bathroom IL suili-
cieltly warm.
II Is very good rule of hygenic institutions
hat la ba
warmer than the water. A full bath NAV he
given daily with beneficial results, under favor
able circumstances, at all ages. The importance
OF ventilation in the nursery can hardly be over.
rated. The necessity of pure air to health We
all understand, and if essential to adults how
much more important to the sensitive lungs and
organs Of child. A practiced physician TOLD
me that, in his opinion, Group was very often
produced by children lying on the floor at play
and sleeping in trundle.beds or low cradles, and
thereby experiencing the under currents OF
cold air, and breathing the caTbonic acid gas
which settles to the lower part of the room
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Cotton unchanged Good flour, steady in
ferior dull supers. 4s(@51f extras, 81 Penn.
extra family, 63l@914. Wheat, firmer Red,
5000 Choice White, 22s. Corn. firm yell
low, go White, 65. Oats, active, 47G5O. Pro-
visions of all kinds very active, Whiskey, 9O}5
Mgl Gold I'LL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

COMMENCEMENT DAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PA.
PHILADELPHIA March 10,
The medical department of the university Of
Pennsylvania, held its annual commencement at
the Academy Of Music, to-day.
Nintey-nine graduates received the degree Of
NJ D., including sixty-three from Pennsylvania
and four from New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
@peEial alattfes.
aatcheIor,a Hair pre.

This superb HAIR DYE is the Best Ia the World
Perfectly harmless, Reliable aud instantaneous.
No Ridiculous tlnts,ur unpleasant Odor. The genu-
inc w. A. BACHELORS II Allt DYE produces
IMMEDIATELY a splendid BLACK or NATURAL
BROWN. Does not stain the SKIN, but leaves the
HAIR CLEAN, SOFT and BEAUTIFUL The only
Sale and PkkfECT bye. sold by all Druggists
Factory l6 DOND ST., New York.
maT5-ead&WlV
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

kunkePs Bitter Wine of Iron.
DIR. Jayne's Expectorant for Coughs and Colda
Ayers Cherry PectOraL
DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrupi
DR.. Roses Cough Syrup,
DR.. Sehenck's Pills.
Dr. Roses Pills,
DR.. Jayne's Pills.
DR.. Ayers Pills. and ali the leading patent med-
cines in the market.
Also,a full and well selected stock OF fresh Drugs
Medicines and Fancy Articles on hand
Country stOre-keepera and grOcers supplied with
ParegOric, LadRnum &c.
Essences Of all kinds, wholesale and RETAIL at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West Streets
Wilmington, Delaware,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

A fire at Tuscola, ILL.,, on Tuesday night, des-
troyed the national bank, dry goods store Of
Lamb 4 Co., Journal newspaper office, and about
8 dozen other buildings, causing loss OF $780,
900. twas started by the explosion OF coal
oil lawn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
rom our Late Kalnon Of Yesterday. J


NEW ALARM FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE GORGE.
PHILADELPHIA, March Is.
A despatch from Port Deposit, dated at noon,
reports that the river has risen q foot within
two hours Portions of the ice gorge moved
down, filling up the channels made in the ice
and gives a threatening look to Affairs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

at Buffalo, Theodore Tyrer, Of the drup firm
OF Root Tyrer, has been lodged in jail on the
charge OF having committed forgeries on several
ranks, to the amount OF S30,0OO. lie asserts
that he is innocent.
Ten dwellings at Ashland, Pa, were destroyed
yesterday, by fire, originating from defective
chimney. The loss is probably about $4,000.
Diaries Lener, Il. Burnhardt ]. Bohanna, and
y, freshman, were lightly injured by a falling
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

In reply to the demand of the leading rail
road companies for increased compensation for
carrying the mails. coupled with the notifca-
ton that, unless the rates demanded were paid,
the companies would withdraw their post-oflice
cars after the 1st of April next, and return to
the old mode of transportation, the Postmaster
General cites the action of Congress in the mat
ter and says that he is 10th to believe the com
panies would assume the attitude before the
public in which such withdrawal would place
them. This reply will be considered at meet
ing of the Eastern Railroad Association in New
York to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
BfgtstEr's guttfes.

ID EGISTERS OFFICE,
HI NEW CASTLE COUNTY Mar. Tth, 1873.
Upon the application Of Elizabeth n. Gillls,
Edward n Gills aud John P. Gilis. Executors OF
Commodore John P. Gillis, late Of wilmington
City in said County, deceased; 1t is ordered
and direc ed by the Register that the Ex-
ecutors aforesaid, give notice Of the granting Of
Letters Testamentary, upon the Estate of the de-
ceased with the date Of granting thereof by causing
advertisements 10 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 DA CON-
AEHCIAI4 newspaper published in Wilmington,
and 10 be continued therein for three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal OF once OF
Il 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
NoTICE-All persons having claims against the
Estate OF the decsased must present the same duly
attested TO the Executors on or before March
Ith 1874, or abide the Act OF Assembly In such
made and provided.
RL,ZABETH 7. GILLs,
JOHN p. GILLIS,
Address, Wilmington, Del maFll-sW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
A Healthy Digestion.

Life Is rendered miserable when the Digestive
organs are impaired. Food becomes repulsive; the
body emaciated, the mind depressed, and melan-
choly broods over you. TUFTS VEGETABLE
LIVER PILLS ia the remedy for these evils; they
produce sound digestion; create good appetite,
impart refreshing sleep and cheerfuness OF mind.
DIR. TUFTS BXPKCToRANT.
An who have used this invaluable medicine for
Coughs Colds. Asthma, Splitting of Blood, Group. Ia
namati0n OF the Lungs or Chest Hoaraeneas, DIM
Guilty OF Breathing, Bronchitis and all diseases OF
the lungs attest It's usefulaess. For Lung affec-
lions IL has no eqnal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

FURNITURE AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
GOULD CO. sell the Cheapest Furniture.
GOULD co. sell the Best Furniture.
GOULD Il CO. sell the Strongest Furniture.
GOULD co. sell the handsOmeet Furniture.
GOULD 4 co have the largest Stock.
GOULD 4 Co have all kinds OF Furniture.
GOULD co. have the newest Patterns.
GOULD co offer Bargains.
GOULD co. buy and sell for cash.
GOULD CO. always give Satisfaction.
GOULD co. have great advantages in Manufac-
turing,
GOULD CO.'S Furniture is the most elegant.
GOULD 4 CO. have Polite Attendant.
GOULD 60 have wel-lightad Stores.
GOULD CO. have four stores.
GOULD CO.,
N Cor NINTH and MARKET, Nos 81 and 80
N. SECOND ST., 1896 MARKET 81, and 272
s. Second Street.
PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Rev, Mr.. Merritt preached special sermon to
the Legislature, last evening. We hope his
merit as preacher is indicated in his name, for
never had any one fairer missionary field. His
prayers are also badly needed in that direction
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Johns Hopkins. OF Baltimore, has made fur
Their donation OF $4,000, 900 to the hospital for
INDECENT sick and orphans which he has found
ed IN that city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Mr.. Gladstone and his Cabinet ministers ten
dered their designations yesterday, which were
accepted by the Queen. Disraeli will form
new minisfIy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
Pratt's Astral oil.

Pratt's Astral OIL, wholesale and retail emporium
and headquarters at Fosters Drug Store, Front and
West streets, Wilmington, Delaware.
large invoice Just received, in l gallon and 8
gallon cans, convenient for family use. Sold by the
quart, gallon or barrel, TO suit purchasers
GrOcers and dealers supplied at lowest wholesale
rates.
1t is the only safe and reliable burning nuid in
use, gives the most briant light does not grease
the lamps and Will not explode. The gallon cans
are conveniently put up for family use.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

The West Jersey Press Camden learnedly
discourses upon the propriety of our remember
lag that when the Pea Patch decision" was
rendered, Delaware was slave State, and the
Court which gave the decision was under the
control of the Slave Power This reasoning is
rather opaque. What the Slave Power had to do
with fish or what odds it makes to the law and
facts of the issue Of jurisdiction between Della
ware and New Jersey. whether this State held
slaves, ia 1S47, certainly mo fellow can find
out But, in fact, there was no Court about
the decision at all, it being rendered by an arbi
traitor, the Hon. John Sergeant, of Philadelphia,
who was selected as referee by the two parties
in interest. Mr.. Sergeant had nothing under the
sun to do with the U. s. Supreme Court and was
not by any means, friend of the Slave Power.
We recommend our neighbor, the Press, to rub
mp its knowledge Of the Pea-Patch business,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

DR., Lesley's contemplate measure 10 divide
Justice and double costs, by making half
mans wages subject to attachment passed the
Senate, yesterday OF course, DR.. Lesley once
travelled in Turkey-wasn't he attracted by that
country as a permanent residence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
Humphreys Specific Homeopathic
Remedies.
As well as other family medicines are sold by
w. 4. ALRIClS, ApothecarY,
T0I Market street.


Will consult their own interest and insure a safe
speedy and prompt transaction Of their business by
communicating with LOUIS DAGGER 4 CO., solicit
tors OF Patents an Attorneys-lt-Law,N No 6i6 sixth
st, N. w (near the U. s. Patent Once,) p. D. Box
"a, Washington, d. G. All letters, inClOslng three
cent postage stamp, will receive prompt attention
and answer. Bear In mind that apparently trivial
inventions or improvements are often the most
valuable. Copies OF all patents issued, and draw
ings, will be furnished at reasonable cost Our fees
are extremely moderate ard all cases are prepared
and attended to Immediately. Give us trial.
mara I'm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Supplies fully the want for perfectly safe and re-
able Illuminating oil for family use, free not only
from the danger OF an explosion but from the dan
ger OF the nuid gniting should the lighted lamp be
upset It is free from Objectionable od0r. burns in
the ordinary kerosene lamps, furnishing light un-
equalled by gas, satisfactory In every particular and
free from all apprehension Of danger. II ia put up
in one gail, i've gall. and ten gall packages; eacn
can is closed with metal cap bearing the manu-
facturerss stamp. By purchasing these cans with
the seals uncut the Eenulneness OF the goods il war;
ranted with the assurance Of obtaining oil per-
fectly pure and safe. Supplied, wholesale and re-
E BBINGHURsT L CO., Apethecaries.
cor. Sixth and Market streets
Wilmington
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

DAKERS POPULAR HUMAN HAIR EsTAB-
ID Ll5HMENT.
The Assortment OF BRAIDS, WIGS and CURIS
cannot be equaled In the United States,
jan2-tf No. 900 Chestnut street, Phila
4 ARGE ASSORTMENT OF BRAIDs, CURIs
Ia and WIGS.
one yard long brads, IS.
No, log South Eleventh street. Phila.
Jan2-u BAKER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Titles of honor are loosely used. Our neigh
bors at New Castle telegraphed the world, last
evening, that - the Honorable George Gray =
had made speech. Mr. Gray is a clever young
lawyer and gives counsel, (sometimes not very
wse,) to the Levy Court, but he has never filled
any position giving him the little prefix OF
- Hon"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

TNHR ARTISANS SAVINGS BANR,
NO, GOT MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DBL
Open to receive deposits daily Sunday exeepted
during the usual business hours, and on TnesSsv
ana Saturday evenings from to so'ceck p. M.
All the profits of the Bank, after the payment of
necessary expenses, are deVited to the btnefit of
the depOsitOrs, and dividends arc made semiannn-
ally In April and October. Since the Organization Of
the Bank in 1884, the dividends have uniformly bsn
at the tate Of six per cent per annum.
Dividends not drawn are regarded as deposita ann
O. once become entitled to participate In future
dividends
No manager ia allowed to borrow any of the funds
lntrusted TO the Bank
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM s. hnI4Ks, GEORGE W. BUSH
CLEMENT b. SMYTH, GKORGR S. CAPRLLH
SHAkLEs W. ROWLAND, NJ. L. LICHrEHsTKIN
EDWARD DARLINGTON, N. X BENSON
HENRY Y. DURR, J0B Ii. Jackson,
JOHN hcLKAR, WIN. Ii. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN. $. HILLES, President.
GE0. ". BUsH, Vice President
octi9-lY JOHN p. MCLRAR. Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

For the Holidays.
odor Cases ia Velvet, Russia Leather and Rose
Cigar cases in Russia Leather.
Antique Bronzes.
Gold and Silver Capped Pungents
Cut Glass Colognes In pairs aud sets
wax Flower Materials, COlOrs and Tools,
Bohemian and Cut Toilet Sets
Pocket Match Boxes in Russia Leather and Gilt
Bronze. ~ '
Bouquet Holders, Flour Vases and Mantel orna-
French Plate Toilet MirrOrs
Hair Brushes and COmbB
Powder Puds and Boxes
Novelties in Perfumery
Suhdnes In Relic Wood. Scotch Plaid Wook Rase
Mood, Turkish Wood, Russia Leather, swiss Carved
Wood, Satinwood.
Thermometers In great variety.
at uniformly low prices al
SMITH d. PAINTER'S.
Seventh and Market.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14

Something Now.
sICUM PLASTER,
For Rheumatic pains, Neuralgia, Stiff Neck. Head.
ache, Lumbago, &c.
It will not blister like Mustard and can he an
Piled without any trouble. For sale by
B. d C, SHOEMAKER,
500 Market Btreet, Institute building.
Wilmington DeI
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-14
9tuauftaI.

ENIRsT NATIONAL BANK,
OF WILMINGTON,
DepOs'tcTy Of the Public Monies,
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
EDWARD BETS, PRESIDENT.
GEO. D. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER.
Paid Up Capital, $500, 600
- Philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished TO regular dep0sitoEs without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays at sk A. N.
DIRECTORS:
CLEMENT B. SMYTH, GBlRGR W. BuaR
ISRAEL PUsRY, ELI GARRETT
HENRY $. MCCOMB, JOSHUA n HAM
DAEIkL JAMES, WILLIAM TATRAII.
hDWAhD bhI1s. OCtl.lY
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-11-20
WATER IN STOCKS.

We are very tired Of hearing, from
the Chicago Jlribnaae and come other
papers which seem influenced with a
desire to court the favor of the least in
felligent farmers. the absurd state ment
that high freight charges on railroads
are due to watering stock, and if some
thing will only squeeze the water
out of the stock" the farmers may
look for transportation ut more reason
able rates. What on earth has the
price Of stock to do with the rate
charged for freightso Stocks are
"watered' for all sorts OF reasons,
some good and some bad, but al, Of
them have reference to the market
value of the stock and the ability to
borrow more or less money on it.
Charges for freight, on the other hand,
are governed by the amount of bust.
ness done, the amount and character
of competition, and, when affected at
all by the financial condition Of the
road, are in ninety cases out of a hun
dred affected by the amount of bonds
1t has outstanding, and not at all by
the amount Of stock issued
watering stock has any tendency
to produce higher freight charges, then
certainly those roads whose stock has
been subjected to that operation should
charge higher rates than others whose
stock has not been watered. Wander
bilt is the great stock waterer no
other stocks in the country have been
so largely diluted as those of his roads
Next to his roads, the Erie and Allan
tic and Great Western have done the
largest business in that line. Now it
happens that the lowest average rate
per ton per mile on any road In the
country whose full statistics are pub
lished for series of years, is on the
Atlantic and Great Western, aud the
Michigan Southern, one OF the Van
derbilt combination, where the rate
was | cent and sa-l00, and cent and
4O-lO0 per ton per mile respectively !;
the next was on the Pennsylvania
Central, where the rate was l.64. Thus
among the Eastern lines, the Erie, be.
ing watered, carries at lower rate
than the Pennsylvania, which was not
watered and the Central, which has
plenty of water in it, is scarcely be-
hind, and far ahead of most large
roads. Compare 1t, for example, with
the Boston and Albany, whose stock
Is not watered at oil, we believe, but
whose average rate is 2.Os. So the
Michigan Southern, a Vanderbilt road
maintains lower rate than the Pitts.
burgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago.
Coming westward, we believe the
Chicago and Northwestern has the
reputation Of having as largely wat
cred its stock as any other leading
road, but it's average rate per ton pei
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-11-20
The Judges Story

II don't see how / could have done
more for him than did but still, the
man should not have been punished
he should have been acquitted"
With these words the Judge awoke
to the consciousness that he had fell
low-.raveler: and then, as if some ex-
panation of his remark would be in
order, he went on
1--WE had very interesting trial in
Austin last week; Tom Carberry--Irish
Tom, he is calied-was tried for muir
der. | defended him, and never strug-
gled harder for client in my life.
For week before, and throughout the
trial. | worked night and day to look
up testimony, and to present the case
to the jury in the best possible light.
consulted with all the attorneys not
engaged for the prosecution. We got
him off with three years in the peni-
tertiary; but he ought not have been
punished-he should have been ac-
quilted"
The fellow passenger queried as to
the circumstances attending the al
legged murder and the Judge answered: +:
They were very peculiar. and that
is the reason why the trial was 30 very
interesting. A woman up in Mon
tana, who never saw Tom Carberry,
thought that he had done her great
wrong and SO, when she was asked,
as the phrase is, to take up with a
new man. she named her terms:
Kill Tom Carberry, of Austin,
Nevada
But l never saw nor heard OF the
man. said the Montana aspirant.
Nevertheless said she, kill Tom
Carberry.'
1t is the depth of winter, was OBJ.
jected, and we are hundreds of miles
from Austin. The journey can not
now be made
Kill him in the spring. said the
unrelenting woman.
Yes, said be, and the compact was
sealed.
With the opening of travel in spring
there arrived at Salt Lake City, by the
Montana stage, an individual who
freely announced that he was on bis
way to kill Carberry. Salt Lake City
is long way from Austin, but the
friendships of border men span much
| greater distances. Tom was quickly
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-11-20

Thursday forenoon session the Rev.
J. w. Clinton conducted the devotion
al exercises.
The question was taken up, "Are
there any recommendations for license
to preach?" r. w. PEBBLES present
ed the recommendations of Sylvanus
B. Warner and J. 7. Henderson.
Revs. r. w. PEBBLES, J. w. Clin-
ton and X. Swearingen examined
them on Doctrines and Discipline and
reported favorably; and on motion
they were granted license to preach.
The work of Exhorters was taken
up and referred to the pastors where
thcv severally reside.
The committee on Ministerial Sup
port made their report, which was
adopted. The report requests the
Presiding Elder to preach sermon
on each charge on the duties of the
members to the financial interests of
the church.
The committee on Benevolent Col
lections presented their report hearth
ly endorsing the benevolent enter
prises Of the church, and urging that
they be presented early in the year
to the people. The report was adopt
ed.
Committee on Parsonages and
Furniture made report, stating that
of the fifteen charges only FIVE were
without parsonages. They recon,
mended, among other items, that the
ladies of the church be assigned the
duty of furnishing the parsonagcs
The report was adopted.
The committee on Education pre-
sented their report, which was adopt,
ed as follows:
Resolced, That we are more thar
ever convinced of the necessity of q
more thorough and higher grade ol
education, not only among the minis.
try and laity of our own church, but
as being general want upon the
part of all the rising generation
throughout our land: and as we be
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-11-20

In North Germany the reduction
of the extensive lowlands that have
heretofore remained uncultivated for
lack of drainage, is now proceeding
with vigor under the auspices Of
company employing q large capital
ann effective steam ditching machines.
Each machine cuts . canal 20 feet
wide and six feet deep, and from 100
to l20 feet In length every 10 hours.
The peat is delivered on the surface Of
the ground alongside the canal whore
il is dried, cut into bricks, and sent to
market. 1t is an excellent fuel. In
Holland and Friesland there are 1000
square miles Of this bog-land, now
worthless, which will .be rendered
hsbitable and profitable - fast . ths
canals are cut, to say nothing OF the
immense quantities Of fuel that win
be obtained by the ditching opera
tions,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-11-20

The Davenport Democrat, in urging
its people to contribute to the suffering
settlers In Northwestern Iowa, re-
minds them of the Latin proverb, that
he gives twice who gives soon. The
whole State may we'll be reminded
that in this Instance, q double blessing
will attend their bounty.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-11-20
Justices.
.IOHN s. TUTHILI..

II lTsEacE OF THE PEACE, NOTARY PUB-
~ lie assurance Agent. and Conveyancer
Itfiice witG the County Recorder in the court
hrns.. 1apton, Iowa, Jan. Isl, 1865. nlvl5.