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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
FRS Taylor AcAAelmy.

RENOVATION OF THE BUrLDiNa-THE RE.oPENINo
| .'u g--PRoePEcTs FOR THE YEAR, DC.
The Taylor Academy, at sth and Wollaston
streets. lately purchased by Prof. J. X. Taylor,
re-openet for the school year on Monday lsst.
During the past several weeks workmen have
bsen engaged in renovating and reftting the
building aud furniture. until everything is in
the most Through aud complete order, Atrording
comfort for the body, as well as pleasure for
the eye '.... -..I
Il, its renovated condition, the building once
more assumes that bright and cheerful condition
Of the lste Clarkson Taylor. The walls in the
several departments have been newly papered,
the furniture In the boys department has
been frsshiy painted, and in the girls depart
Eagle works, Harrisburg, have been put in. The
old black boards have been replastered and new
ly slated, and new ones added until every avail.
able foot Of space in each of the rooms has been
devoted TO thus purpose, adording in all over
be found In any other school building in the city.
Prof. TsylY places great value upon the black
boards as ap aid to Daching, and hence the lib
eral provision which he has made for them.
The lcctu1e rooms are very cosy in their rehabil-
itated condition, and into them Professor Taylor
has introduced cabinet Of his own collection,
comprising many minerals. az well a. numerous
specimens Ct insects, reptiles, &c. The chem
icsl and philosophical apparatus is all in good
condition, and In quantity sufficient to admit Of
all necessary experiments. Mr.. Taylor also has
fine stereopticon lantern, the lenses of which
are OF French manufacture and were imported
by the late Cisrkson Taylor at the time Of the
purchase Of his somewhat famous lantern.
The gymnasiums have also been put in good
repair. and viii afford ample exercise to tho pu-
pills Of the rehool during their hours of recrea-
ton. In fine there ia no part of the building
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
The Rebel war Steamer ozark.

After long and eventful career, says New
Orleans paper, the stextasr Ozark has at last
brought up in the junk shop, and will thence bo
sold "for better or for worse" The Ozark was
built, no matter where, for peaceful pursuits in
the Arkansas River. 1t was there she made her
maiden trip; there she first dredged the sand
Ssrs, bumped on the logs and bravsl dared the
uating in that school, the Ozark next
appeared at the Crescent landing, in New
Orleans, and challenged competitors for the
trade Of the bsyous and Of the Ouachita aud Red
Rivers Following downward career the old
weather-bcaten stern-wheeler was At last moored
to the banks OF the river in Gretna. A remark
able characteristic OF the old ship was aud s that
she never let down in her Intervals her lungs
ana other centres Of locomotive power seem to
have defed both use and time albet her eXte-
rior joints are sore aud rhsumatio.s After long
rest in Gretns, the faithful steamer was q last
called to participate in the exciting scenes and
events. which followed upon the heels Of tho
Grant parish war. Falling into the hands Of
one Of our citizens for the moderate sum Of
Sl5oO. the Ozark was sold to the State ~ war
ship, for the round price Of $4,000, and WAS soon
d;,,oa s,gsedG armed Cd ard I'd, equipped for dashng
itan Brigade of the State militia The history
Of the expedition is too fresh in the minds Of
the public to justify repetition il is enough to
say that she soon returned loaded with the spoils
lazy part but whether from the want OF adven-
turous opportunities or from supposed unfitness
fol- hard service, it il not for to say. Certain
! It is. she bumped at the check post until tho
State, having given DER its ambition to acquire
nayalrenown, was 10th to sell her, to satisfy the
| insatiAte greed Of the junkshop for the paltry
sum Of $500. We say insatiAte gro,d, for what
is there in oil the calendar of dilapidation that
iunkshop will not buy, from broken cradle to
an old steamboat? There she is now, and will
so far ~ her cabin iand woodwork generally IL
concerned, soon pass under the salesman's ham
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
Leaf Photographic.

Y, A pretty smusement, especially for those who
contemplate the study Of botany. is the taking
OF leaf photographs. One very simple process
w.. st any druggist's get five cents worth Of
bichromats Of potash. 1 Put this into . two ounce
bottle OF soda water. Whsn the solution has
become saturatsd-that IL, the water has dissol-
we'd az much o. it will-pour on some Of tho
olsar liquid into a shallow dish on this float
piece of ordinary writing paper till it Is thor
onghly and evenly moistened. Let it become
nearly dry in the dark. 1t should be bright yel-
low On this put the leaf, under it piece Of
s0It black cloth and several pieces OF newspA-
per- lut this botween two pieces Of glass (all
the pieces should be the same size) and with
spring clothes pima fasten them altogether. Ex-
pose to bright sun, placing the leaf 80 that the
rays will fall on it q nearly perpendiculAr -
possable. In few minutes It will begin to turn
brown, but il reqiirs from half an hour to Sow
eral hours to produce > good print. When it
has become dark enough take il from the frame
every few minutes til the yellow part b.
comes perfectly white. Sometimes the venation
OF the leaves viii bs quite distinct BY follow
ing these directions 1t is scarcely possible to fail
and little ,fpractce will make perfect. The
photographs, tt well taken, are very pretty, as
well as Interesting. ,1ij 'fH'.rl :
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
NUMBER >4O2.
The Lulll ber Market.

It 10 very evident, says the Baltimore Amsri-
| can, that mora lumber has been cut in tho Last
three years than the building operations of the
country required. At all the great lumber de-
pots there arc immense stocks OF boards await
ing shipment, and tho dealers have more In
their yards than they can readily dispose Of.
great deal Of the lumber now at the saw-mills
will be well seasoned before IL is sold. In view
Of the large stocks on hand, the timber dealers
are taking measures to diminish the production
during the present season. A meeting was held
et TonawandA (near Bufalo), the great lumber
depot OF Westezn New York, on tho 9th ult., at
which number Of the largest operators pledged
themselves to redpce their force Of cutters in
the Michigan forests and elsewhere, and to do
.ll IN their power to limit the production to the
These gentleman set forth in the resolutions
adopted At their meeting that a spasmodic and
unhealthy stimulus was given to tho trade by
the demand for lumber which set In at the close
Of the war, and that q large amount OF capital
was invested in timber lands and operations
were begun on an extensive scale. The demand
soon foil on, but the raitsmen and saw mills
kept on with their work. The results are now
seen in the stacks Of boards that crowd the lum-
ber yards. There have also been numerous fires in
the lumber regions, which have neoessitated the
cutting OF the chArred trees, and this has added
to the over-supply. The Tonawanda dealers al
80 state that for the last three years large GUAM
tities Of lumber and timber have been handled
~ !oea 70 the producer, owing to the excess Of
supply aud the high price Of labor. There will
be iumbermen's conventions held at Williams
port Pa, and East Saginaw, Michigan, during
tho coming autumn, and it is highly probable
that they viii follow the Recommendation Of tho
Ionawanda dealers, and take steps towards re-
iucing tho cutting force in the forests. No
ioubt the present dullness In the trade is partly
iue to the money panic Of last year. The re-
pairing and building of houses have been post
,oned on account Of the Nhard times" With Q
'evival OF business, and more satisfactory set
isment OF the currency question, building will
20 on - before, and the lumber dealers will
make their customary profits. Should the pro-
inction be immediately stopped, however, there
will no doubt be an advance in prices, without
my increase in the demand. ~
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10

body wAs fJund by her own son while lie was
walking along the river unmindful of her.
!. Absn Savage, young man "a years Of age,
the support Of . widowed mother, was killed IN
stantly iby the bursting Of an emory wheel, at
the stotAS works OF Orr, Painter Il Co., at which
he Wss employed. ........ .. .aIf
The etrcot railways are giving satisfaction and
paying beyond the most sanguine expectation.
The sixth street line averages upward Of $50 per
day, and have run but four carr since they
open. This week six more cars will be placed
on the hne Tho Penn street line is also doing
well, but their one horse cars do not give the
sstisfaction they should They are obliged to
run them with two horses and employ conduc-
tor. Il Ia difficult to keep them on the track, AZ
the least Uneven balancing Of the passengers tilt
them and throw them on. The Slawson box Isn't
liked at al. "A
Onr schools opened for the term Of "a and rs,
on Monday I- 7''.-
The 0ty Passenger Railway Co. have decided
to constrrst the Ninth st. branch Of their road
at onoe. .......,..
The Active base ball club OF this city arc max
ing . sccce .sfol trip through the State playing
the clubs oi other cities and towns. NurMnu.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
The Pnrdoned "Refofmcd', Convict

now HEzEKIAn. SCOTT Is BEHAVING IN LowEn DEL
TED.
This noted thief, Hezckiah Scott, instead Of
having reformed his life while at the Maryland
Penitentiary, We were informed few
days ago, is at his old home in Della
ware, . terror to bis neghborhood and .
nuisance TO society. Our informant states that
he saw him q. a public auction at Farming
ton only few days ago, drunk aud
bidding largely for property
offered At public sale, and somewhat
furious on account Of his frequent potations OF
common whiskey. SO annoying " his conduct,
and such is the dread Of good and peaceable
that they would cheerftilly contribute
in liberal manner TO be rid Of bi1 presence.
The most prominent citizens Of thAe seighbor-
hood are deeply incensed at his cd Nict and
think the Governor Of Maryland has done a
great wrong in turning him lose again upon go
ciety. - f,r. ,.' ...sI.. r.1'r-,a-. '... ODD.
His pardon was conditional one, expressly
that he was to leaye this State
and never again return. He has violated
the terms Of his pardon by returning
again to Maryland only two weeks ago,
and committing on the spot the very act
for which he was found guilty and sent to the
states prison. For violation Of this condition
Of his pardon he ia liable to arrest at any mo-
ment and to be recommitted to the penitentiary.
and IL the people Of Delaware are anxious to be
rid of his presence, they have only to arrest him
and deliver him into tho hands OF the Maryland
authorities. .-Denton Union.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
Robert seemed unusually s,lept At dinner and

Robert seemed unusually ailent at dinner, and
fancled he was looking pale and III. He kissed
the baby, but did not toss her in ths air aud play
With bar q he generally did g for myself eve
hort had gone, took my little girl. in my arms
, and rocked her to sleep, then threw myself in
my chair AgGin, md silently brooded over my
uniappiposs. II nBeenied to me that good, hearty
| cry, would be . luxury, but il was . luxury III
Ss @ determined ,.ssS ,owy not .aS
wonder why baby did not wake. Iwent over to the
cradle. Her face WAS fuhhed, aud thought
her breathing was, unnatural. "What II our
darling should be III |" cried, and tion with u
from M the cause Of our dispute9" Tl-trT
At that thought great reyulsion Of feeling
came over me knelt down by my baby's era
de, and wept unrestrainedlv. "Aftsr ALL" l
Thought, "is II not natural that Robert should
name % Mary? And what right have to decide
without tonsulting him. what her name shonld
be.Y Oh, II he would only come" ....,. s.t
took baby IN my arms and went to the
wtndoy % look for him. Then ! remembered
hspPsn, should never forgive NJ %yseIi ilSd s"iS.
shAi lait hserd his footstap Oh tho stairs i
laid the baby down and Just rlisl,ed to mssthim,
@s"Oh Robert cried, ss I threw my arms
Arouttd his neck, "nsme her Laura or anything
you pleaee. but do lot ne love each other again"
He kiseed me ir, silence and then walked into
the parior. In All instant he came ont, bringing
with him M. fathers wedding gift-A large faml-
y Bible. 81 la'l .'I' -.
! He opened it, and turning to the Family lls-
cord, pointed TO line under tho head Of Births;
Il was tins +; Mary Evelyn Spencer, born May 10,
l86b! httt oH' - ~. - ''' - =.
i"I wrote IL this noon," he said. 30, ~,
4 cannot toll what happened next, for really
do not Know, but have had seven children since
then, aud they have all been named without the
least Dart{cIe of trt,uhle hntwean thar fothor
and mother, and In closing this little acoount OF
our hrst real difficulty, thank God that sua
enabled 10 declare 1t was not only our first but
onr last Hb usehold Magazine. -. - ''. ~
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
A club FOR Boeh kexex,

/ The Saturday Review printed q cynical arti
fie on the London club for ladies and gentle
mon. II was formed more than year ago, and
pn..its 1rst evening RalpL Waldo Emerson was
iIs gnsst Mr.. Uonwsy says Of It i am bound
70 acknowledge that in lts original form ii failed
aud the causes Of its failure were such as to rom
der tho SUCCESS Of the larger experiment now
being made doubtful But 1t is only just to add
that not ono Of the difficulties anticipated by
the Saturday review has been found In the way
Of the original club. Its experience proves Il
quite delusiye to apprehend Lst either riyalries
between old woman and young, ugly or
homely, or hirtAtioDs, are promoted by
This "epicene" club. There were NO jealousies
shout dress or about husbands and wives. The
whole difficulty found to be in the class-feel-
lg that is 30 deeply rooted in this country.
There MAS timidity. shown by everybody about
every other body not known to them. Ladies
Knew that II they met persons on equal terms
u the club, they might have to meet them in
their drawing rooms. aud that implies possible
was found breaking up into little groups Of peo-
pie who knew all about each others families.
There was Stiffness unknown in male clubs
where men met other men Familiarity whom
they would never think Of inviting to their
houses. believe that there will never be . suo-
cessful club OF both sexes in this country un.
less 1t meet under tho show ut least Of an ulte-
riOr or non-social object. Mrs. Smythe does
not feel that she has socially adopt
cd Mrs. Smith by uniting with her even famil-
isfly in Dorcas society. There are plenty Of
mon-and women clubs in London, but ostensi-
bly, they are for entertaining Orientals Or pro-
noting liberal discussion or for studying
Shakespeare, or for some other object which
does not sociAlly commit those who belong to
them. II number Of cultivated people would
only start club here and call it . Society for
the Abolition Of EngIish Caste no doubt Il
would Hourish, for there are plenty Of people
who wish to, escape the restrictions Of caste
practically At present the only real instance of
. club Of both sexea is one nisds up Of persons
peculiarly situated. It is tho club Of The Bo-
hemians,' chiefly actors and actresses, who have
glorious dinners In the neighborhood of Covent
Garden, and are The envy Of half the aristocrstic
ladies Of London. As FOR aristocratic gentle
men, it is their privilege to dine with the Bohe-
mians and pass the remainder Of the evening
with the highest, not to say driest, circle"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10

A SPECIAL NESTING, LAST EVENING" HoRTICUI-
TuRAL FAIR TO De HELD-sEP. 18TH THE PROB
ABLE DATE U u spg .". I'
meeting Of those interested in the holding
of horticultural Exhibition for the benefit of
the "Home for Frendless Children was held
Wednesday eysning At Institute Hall. o. as.
Joseph A. Nphardson was called to the chair,
and remarks we're made by Job IL Jackson and
others present. urging the special Importance OF
having fair this season, OH account Of the pro-
bable necessity for charitable effort resulting
from the DEPRESSION of buainess.l Whereupon
II was unanimously voted to hold tho usual hor-
ticultural Exhibition, and chairmen OF various
committees for that purpose were appointed and
the meeting adjourned 10 meet on Monday even
ing Sept. It'll to consummate the arrangements.
Considerable zeal and determination were
manifest in the tone of the meeting that the
exhibition should be success and it ID hardly
necessary to urge upon all to cooperate in this
estmable enterprise In view Of its special impor-
tance to one Of onr most commendable :institu-
The fair is likely to open on Wednesday the
18th inst, and continue to the following Satur-
day. h.P.N 7"- ~
II is hoped that there will be a large and in
terested attendance At the msstins ON Monday
next and tina; our community, will lend even
more general and cordial support than hereto-
w the Horticultural Exhibition. 8g.n
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
The ". 4 .. Raii Roaa.

iNoSEAsE OF FREIdHTs-ExcuRsloN T1cKxTs, &c.
Notwithstanding the lullin manufacturing and
the general dulness of the times, il is gratifying
Reading Railroad Is gradually upon the increase,
though the quantity doee mot equal that Of =
year ago. Lately several boat loads Of blooms
from the State Of New York have been land
Cd at the Company whArves in this city and ship
ped By rail to the forgea and rolling mills along
the line Of the road There 10 also : perceptible
increase Of local freight which is qlite encour-
aging 10 the friends Of the road. 49,
1t is the intention Of the company to issue ex-
cursion tickets at redacsd rates to and from
Reading from all points on tho road during the
Far which commences on tho 7th instAut. The
tcksts will be good from tho 7th to the 18th In
stants inclusiyo.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10

In Nashua, n. a., resides young girl whose
pitful lot excites the deepest sympathy, yet for
whom sympathy can do but little in alleviAton Of
tho sad miAfortune which has darkened her life.
When child she was terribly scalded about tho
injuries, she was thenceforth dishgured for life,
and the rosy face Of childhood was changed to
. mask tfavessy on the human countenance
Absolutely fightful in its hideousness. In
Lowell, Mass, where she once lived, so greet
was the horror excited by her appearance tbl8
she was forbidden by the authorities to show
herself on the street At Nashua she yentured
ont the other day, and several ladies tainted at
the sight Of car, and call is now made upon the
authorities of that place to forbid her appearance
on the streets. li' 7'' .,t j.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10
II q. Of q. IT,
ANNUAL MEETING AT DOVER ON wRpxEspAY--orFI-
'H N' GERS ELECTED, &c,

ANNUAL MEETING AT DOVER on wRDNEspAy--oFFI-
GERS ELECTED, &c. .-.. .
The Grand Lodge Of the Independent Order
Of Good Templars Of Delaware met in annual
session ut Dover on Wednesday, the 2nd inst
Tho attendance Of Representatives from the re-
spective Lodges in the State was the largest, for
several years, and the interest manifested con-
siderably on the increase. The finances Of the
order were represented in . good condition, and .
commendable increase Of membership was also
reported. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year; 'i'y A''.f.. ffN s-s'--A
CIV. @. T.-Rev. A. d. Davis, Georgetown.
G. w. Counsellor Mollie A. Crouch.
Dover. - e.. ....,'. ~. s-rlr
G. Wv. T.-Miss Anna A Everton, Whining
ton. Ear @. '-''a"
q. W. Ssct.-C. NJ. Carey, Wyoming.
g. w. Treas.-John A. Stevenson, Dover,
q. W. NE. d. Tarr, Dover.
@. W. d. M-Miss Addie B;ce Dover.
i q. W. Chap.-Rev. J. Dare, Wyoming. si H
g. W. l. G.-H. p. Lowman, Wilmington.
q. W. o. CIV. II. Bradford, Wilmington.
John G: Pennington, Esq. of Dover, was
elected Representative in the G. l.. and
Mrs. $. b. PleAsanton Superintendent of the
Cold Water Templars, q juvenile branch under
the Jurisdiction Of the order. .f.5. -.
In the evening large and enthusiastic meet
ing was held in the NJ E. church which was
presided over by Rev. A. d. Davis, and address,
ed by Genl. L. Wagner, G. ". @. L. Of the order
in Pennsylvania. The Genl. reviewed the history
of the order and advised everybody to take the
total abstinence pledge. g.
The next annual meeting will be held in Lewes
on the first Wednesday Of September, 1875. nsg.
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8 The Free Ride 90 Dover.



40 Isrs UPON THE ORCHARDS, &c. .....
'".' [From the, State Sentinell .. F.....
Thursday, the 9th day of Aug. 1874, will be
long remembered by those who suffered depre-
dations by the crowd Of roughs that infested our
town on that day. Mr.. John W. Smith, living
out State street, had all his watermeions stolen
BY them. Mr. Jas. L. Smith, member OF the
Dsmocrstlc Central Committee, and who called
the Convention to order, also had = visit from
them. While he WAS attending the Convention,
Lis Democrats friends were paying their re-
spects to his leacli orchard, aad not satisfied
with stripping the trees of their fruit broke the
trees badly. All kinds Of fruit, green az well AZ
ripe, suffered at their hands Mrs. Coroner
Cats had all the grapes that she had on
young vine stolen by them. Messrs. Richard
son & Robbins had to shut up all the PASSAGE
ways leading into their factory to keep out this
horde Of corn,ddnts. 1t was ''snytiling to eat"
with them, no matter what. Mr.. Fred Williams
also suffered IN the loss Of pears. We think
that this trip has given the Democrats here
abouts enough OF having free rides, especially
for such . crowd as was here on that day-many
Of whom deliberately appropriated to their own
use whatever they thought they wanted, without
asking the privilege Of any one. -iT
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-09-10

Heading.

JUDGE wooDwARDs NoMINArIoN-THE DEMOCRAT
&c COUNTY ooNvkNrIoN-hEvIEw OF THE PoLIT-
IcAb SITUATION IN THE cIrY-CITY NOTES, &c.
. Especial Correspondence Of the CommercIal.l s
.'.,-.r.. .... u. READING, Sept. s..
With what degree Of satisfaction and pleasure
the people Of our community Of both political
parties looked upon the action OF the Democrat
ic State Convention in nominating Judge Wood
row for the Supreme Judgship, I will not at
tempt to describe. Everyone was glad to
know the fact, but sorry, after asecond thought,
to think that We would have 70 surrender him
up from our own court and leave it without 80
remarkable head, and one 30 universally loved,
The news was received with cheers from every
asBemblage, and the congratulations which
poured in on the Judge since the event would
have done honor to Cesar. .'''
.1I THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. o..
One Of the biggest (at least it was intended
that it should be) times that we have had in our
city since the opening Of the Berks County Rail-
road was the Democratic Convention hold at the
Academy Of Music on Monday. From beginning
the nominations made were the mere staple of
a firm styled the "Grasshopper Ring" More
than week before the appointed time for hold
ing the Convention ticket had been framed
and determined upon, by the Ring, and when
the Democracy were all drawn in, under one roof,
the ring was attached TO each Of their noses and
the whole mass OF them tied down to stake till
tnelr ncke. mas Sc- nsoa uu 10,
lore were I.tsn ;n ths corntr v .bsra
.ne De'io I suI ,,.,ar hayora .re go thare
,s weLe wooI ra ~ ~acL ~ nni;t;cisns soid
snGn c,, so ~ conrsa "a ennn,;nasad ey sor
ae.s.el CmI, We asorvaG ~ 70 ho hut ,Ia rs.t
Sons.ess, "s - 10 ,sasL ora ID nhan,:.,s ~
n,snv and ware n not that te;r msinr;ts in
nniy' .nu S.,,r,, orcaa' som ti,a Ran,bi,SS.,.
,,;,ht ,.La Lo,a ,ith : nros,,act ~ snccsaa ~
their ticket averages $500 majority this fall, IL
will be by great effort.
y ~ rur o.wp.,as a.E-4'n t4iaa.'
l'H - gV ..,lg
SO Tar ~ our OIy independent OF he