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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
A wife With u Pistol.

A correspondent at Chrisheld: writing on
Saturday morning gives information of a piece
of scandal which then greatly excited the
town. The facts stated are that Mrs l.. has
been suspicious OF her husband apparently
With cause. Going OH visit TO Baltimore
with the avowed intention of remaining some
time, she suddenly returned ON Friday mig h,
and found her husband and the object of her
jeaionsly IN ttagraHte deltctu, whereup0n she
fastened up the door. drew revolver and at
last accounts was keeping guard: with the de.
clared intention of shooting the girl, (why
hot the husband also?l The couple remain
| ed locked up and Chris seld was ablaze with
excitement.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
social Visit.

WILMINGTON ODD PILLOWS PAY VISIT TO
THEIR ST. GEORGES BRKTHRRN-A GOOD TINE
GENERALLY.
Yesterday afternoon, at four O'Clock, about
sixteen Wilmington Odd Fellows tumbled into
one OF McMullen and Seals four horse hacks,
and started off for st. Georges. The party COM
prsed representatives from Eden Lodge, No. 81,
Hope, No II, Fairfax, No, s, Asylum No. 23 and
Oriental No. IL. They arrived in,S Georges et
645, P. NJ, and after spending n hdtf hour or so
looking vt tho = raging canawf' and other points
of intereat abont town, they went around to the
meeting room of National Lodge, No. 81, into the
sacred preclnts Of which they were duly admitted
A warm speech Of gresting was made by II. T.
Harris, Noble Grand OF National Lodge, which
was enthusiastically responded to by every one
Of the visitors. The members of National Lodge
also made short speeches, and tho evening was
enlvened with songs, recitations and social con
verse.
Auout eleven o'clock oil hands adjourned to
the large dlning room Of j. 7. Walace's hotel
and, oh | such a supper as they sat down to. II
tickles the palate even yet to think about 1t
There were oysters, fish, turkies, chickens
cakes and pies. coffee and tea. and hosts of othe
things palatable and good TO eas. And how they
suffered. There was no lack of appetite on th,
part Of any present The piles Of edibles disap
peared as if by magic. and it really seemed fol
awhile, that famine in St. Georges would be tn,
result. But mine host was one too many Tor hi
guests and kept pilipg on tho food faster thar
they could devour 1t.
Finally, all hands became full, and after fur
ther social conversation, the visitors, about on
o'clock A NJ, got into their hack again, and afte
pleasant drive, arrived home safely about fou
o'clock. They were delighted with their visit
| aud made divers threats Of what they would d.
when the the vlsit was rsturned by their "
| Georges brethren. A royal reception awaits than
whenever they see nt to como. 80 =
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-At the annual
meeting of the Oxford Agricultural Society. on
Monday last, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year; P4e,,Jsnt-J. Lacey
Darling ton; Niee rIesiden,s-Saml Dickey, Il.
Haiq2s FasAmore, j. NJ C. Dickey; Recording
Se6retaries-H. Smith Worth, w. A. Long
Corresponding Secretary-H. L. Brinton; Tress'
urer-Samuel II. Dickey;' Managers--Jos, 7
Reynolds, DR.. d. d. Kennedy. VIM. NJ Ru,hsr
ford, Moses Briu:on, Francis j. hnnock, Thos
Wood, John l. Carter, William Armstrong
James s Patterson, Henry d. Hodgson, Jos. T
l1illipps. Samuel Clifford. The two last nance
are new membsia.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

POLICE CAsRs.-John Flsmer got into
flaming passion and kicked little Geo. Sell
lers over the eye. He was arrested for the
oiiense, by officer Mullen, which cooled The
Hame considerably. lie was still further
cooled by fine Of SIG aud costs. which
Mayor Simms imposed, besides requiring
him to give bail In the sum OF $500 TO keep
the peace.
Lewis Harvey Was PLACED Il.der a peace
bond of $500. Tor threatening harm to Mar
shat Morgan. officer Bernard made the ar
rest.
Two dollars and costs and 5000 bail TO
keep the peace WAS the sentepca imposed
upon Joseph Lang, for disordorly conduct.
He was arrested by officer Mullen.
Johnny Willis, jolly old vagrant, was
arrested by officer Springer, and sent to the
| front ii o., New Castle jaill for sixty days
Since Monday morning. two cases o.
drunkenness have been disposed OF before
tho Mayor, al tifty cents and costs each.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
stray Waits.

Fair weather smiles upon us to-day.
Butter is having a downward tendency.
Hope Loan association meets this even.
ing.
New Castle held All etclting election yes
ter,lay.
Call and see specImons of printing at the
GAZETTE Office.
There were twelve dodgers at the City
Hail cells, last night.
A handsome pair of carved horns adorn
the headlight OF engine No. 62 OF the p,
W. & b. II. X.
The beautiful sketchings on Bush's win
dows vie in attractiveness with the elegant
jewelry displayed beneath. Both are the
admiration of all observers.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
8oCIE D..
MEETINGS THIS HvxNrNa

franklin Council No. Q, o. U. A. M, at 6ll
Market street. 50 g"
Hope Lodge, No Il, / q O u, at Odd Eel.
lows Halt al aud Hing Sts.
Morning Star Division, No g, 3 of T, at 5th
and Market Sta.
Delaware Council, No ., o u A NJ, at Me.
chanics' Hall, 2l9 Market st.
Rodney Council, No l3, o u A NJ, at 702
East 7th st.
Diamond State Lodge, No. 5, u F, at Good
Feows' Hall, Sd and Market SITS.
Champion Lodge. Nc g, X OF p, at knights o
Pythias Hall, 2ll Market st.
Oriental Lodge, No l3, X of P. at Ferris i
CARROTS Building, 5c4 Ma7kat St $500
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

THEFT OF AN OX.-Monday night, Gne
Ok was stolen from tho premises OF Mr..
Thos. =. Lyman, near Newport, by some
unknown parties. Mr.. Lyman, coming to
town yesterday, came across the hide In the
establishment where they are sold, and up-
on inquiry learned that It had been sold by
Geo. Reed, n butcher. who had stand In
tho Second street market house. Heed, 1t
OK. prepared 1t Tor MARKET, reserved one
half for blmacl: apd SOLD the other half to
| seversl butchers. A warrant for HIS arrest
| Was sworn out before Esquirs Publ, and
given to Constable Truitt, bnt Reed had be-
come alarmed and He'd. The officers are
| 10 oking for him.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
Special Notices.
urE,rE, Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron.

uE. F. KunkeIs Bitter Wine OF Iron.
This truly valuable tonic has been so thorough
y tested by all classes Of tho community that u Is
now deemed indispensable as Tonic medicine.
IL costs but ittie puries the boed and gives tone
I'd the stom ach renOvates the system and proiongs
life Eyery BODY should have 1t.
tlor the cure of eak StOmacbs, General Debility,
Indigestion, Diseases of the stomach, and for all
cases requiring tome,
This wine includes the most agreeable and
efficient Salt of Iron we possess Citrate of Mag
netic Oxide combined with the most energetic OF
vegetable t0nics-Y elbow Peruvian Bark.
DO you want something to strengthen your
DO you want good appetite?
DO you want to get rid oil nervousness!
Do you want energy? -
W you want 20 sleep well -,
Do You want to build up your constitution
Do you want a brisk and vigorous feeling? an
If you do, try KUNkEL'S BITTER WINE OF
IRON,
i only ask n trial o. this valuable tonic. NV,
Beware of oounterfeits, as kunkels Bitter " Inc
of Iron is the only sure and efectual remedy In
the known world for the permanent cure OF Dys,
pepsia and Debility. md as there are number OF
limitations offered to the public. l would caution
the community Ia purchase none but the genuine
article, man uiactured by Il. H. kunkel, and haV
ing his stamp on the cork of every bottle. Inc
very fact that others attempting to initiate
this valuable remedy. proves its worth aud speaks
volumes in its favor.
Sold only in 81 bottles. Sold by Druggists and
dealers everywhere mayi2m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

A SAGACIoUs Doa.-A gentleman residing near
Elk View, on the baltimore Central Railroad, is
u subscriber to Philadelphia morning paper,
which is thrown out into his field, each morning,
as the train passes his residence. lie also owns
q fine Newfoundland dog, which generally ac-
companied him when he went down to pick up
his paper. This dog has become 80 accustomed
to going after the paper that he now goes alone
without any bidding, scizes the paper as it is
thrown from the train and trots back to the house
with 1t. lie knows to minute when to expect
the train and grows angry and impatient wher
IL happens to be behind time.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

PAYRaNs OF HUsBANpRY.-At Ruthsburg
Caroline county lMd., last week, a Grange o
Patrons of Husbandry, known as the "Farmers
Grange" was organized: Master, Jno. T. Jump
Oversser, Franois Turner; Lecturer, VIM. l.
Taylor; Steward, Noah G. Merchant; Assistau
Steward, Robert r. Cahall; Chaplain, WIN
Hunter; Treasurer, VIM. Richardson; Secretary
Richard ii. Bus.ecd; Gate Keeper, John Mon
tague; Ceres, Mrs Elizabeth Turner, Pomona
Mrs. s. Z. Taylor: Flora. Mrs. Elmrs Cole
Lady Assistant Steward. Mrs. Lou Lucas.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

A COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT. range
ments haye been completed for giving q COM
plimentary Concert by the ladies' and gentle
man who participated in the Triggs Concert,
the proceeds of which are to be divided be-
tween the Children's Home aud the st. Pauls
Orphanage for Boys. The concert will take
place on Thursday evening May Ssth inst.
The members of the chorus and all yosalists
who are willing to participate are invited to
attend the first rehearsal in the fourth story
| OF the Opera House onIhursday evening next
May 9TH at eigh: o'clock sharp.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

5. OF T. Another Division of colorod Sons OF
Temperance was organized in this city, last even
ing Ivy G.. W. A, J.J. Haley, the G. w. T., John
Ii. Publ, being unable to attend by reason OF
sickness Several members OF the Grand Divis-
ion assisted. The following officers were elect
ed W. f., George IL. Stephenson; w. a., Rach-
ael Harris Il. S., Matilda Brown; +. $. SUSANNA
Meatord Treasurer, iachael }. Lewis; A. C.
Catherine Feshur; l. s., Caroline Cannon y. T..
Louisa Burton. The colored people now have
the required number of divisions to form Grand
Division for the State, and we understand thai
they will soon accomplish this work.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

The TnEATRE-The Vivian Vernet troupe
did not reach the C ty yesterday, and consequent.
ly there was no performance al the Theatre last
night. We are not apprized at this writing oil
their arrival, but NO doubt the company will
be here this evening and play as announced
Richmond Enquirer, Tuesday morning,
We think there is dcuht, and if Mss V. v
appears in Richmond We would ike to heal
frop, her. We would like to hear when the En-
guircr and other Richmond papers get paid fol
advertising the expected performance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

CONSTABLE EDOHAN.--Constable William Doran
thinks Every Epenng's report OF the attachment
OF the "V. "" baggage did him injustice, and he
therefore comes to the GAZETTE to have his posi-
tlon put right He says he was called ont OF bed
just before midnight, on Sunday evening, to 60
and serve the attachment which Col. Sawyer had
obtained, and that he went as simple matter OF
duty.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

A Row AMONG THE BoYs.-At Sixth and
Broome streets. last night crowd Of dsorter-
ly boys became engaged in fight. Sticks and
stones we're freely used. and several Of the COM
batants were severely i2jursd before there was
a cessation Of hostiliiies. These rows among the
boys are becoming quite serious pd should be
looked into,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
From Cecil County. Md.

ELKTON. Md, May I. IS7I.
Governor Groome Is in town and will
leave for Annapolis on Tuesday evening.
The scaifoldng of the Presbyterian church
OF this town. fell to day, breaking the log OF
Z. &. Strickland, above the ankle, causing
a compound fracture. The bone protruded
several inches He refused to take chloro-
form during the setting OF the ley. John
son and Greene, who were on the scailold
at the time, were both injurod slightly, re-
ceivIng several cuts and brui ises.
DIR. Chas. Nj. Ellis was appointed physic
ian to tho poor by the trustees OF the Aims.
house, to-day.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
NEW CASTLE ELECTION

A SPIRITED CoNTEsT-THIRTY TWO CANpI-
DATEs-THE VOTE.
Yesterday the election for Town Commits
siOners ofNew Castle was held and contrary to
the usual rule Occasioned a spirited contest
The old Commissioners were mainly elected
by flattcring votes but the scattering votes
were divided between moro than twenty five
candidates. The sucressful candidates wert
Messrs. w. ii. Jefferson NJ. M. Cleayer, Ed
ward Challenger and B. X. Ustick. below
will be found full list of candidates and tht
vntoa raaai vad hx, oo
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

BopY REoovEREp;;-This morning the body
in the Chistiana near Third street bridge on
the night of April 10th Gas mentioned in the
GAZETTE at the time) was recovered near the
spot where the man was drowned. 1t was yer,
much disfgured and swollen. The Coroner
being notified held an inquest and the jury
rendered verdict of death by drowning
Moody resided over Eleventh street bridge.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
Real Estate.

SALE OF soUrHsIpE Lors BY JAS. BENNETT.
Yesterday afternoon, Messrs. L. W. Std.
ham q Son sold for james Bennett, on the
premises, sixty.eight building lots on the
Southside. These lots are situated South OF
the Wilmington & Western Railroad, with
In about three squares of Eden Park, and
front on C. d, Heald and Claymont streets.
and New Castle avenue. Thsy sold M fol-
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

LOST GIRL.-A little girl named Smith,
about three years OF age, residing on Sixth
street, between Poplar and Lombard, was
brought to the Police headquarters, this
morning. by gentleman who found her
crying at Seventh aud Washinton streets
Officer Stewart stated otf with the little
girl, to try and f.nd her home, but at Sixth
aud Ming streets he met the anxious moth.
or, who gladly look her lost child, fol
W hom she had been searching.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

/ Loss OF A FINE HoRsE.-A fine young horse
belonging to Mrs. Caroline Cunningham, died
yesterday, at the Black Horse Hotel stables. The
horse had been suffering some time with the dis
eass resembling lung fever, which is said to be
quite prevalent among horses at this time. The
an imaI was valued at 1900
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

Composed Of Pure Iron Chocolate. and sugar
are n very conv enient eticacous. and palatable
farm for administering Iron in general Debility,
and a deficiency of coloring matter In the blood.
Those Lozenges are valuable as n toric for i'm =
parting strength and a healthy color to invalids'
Particularly adapted for females ard children.
Preparsdby n.,,ur,,r
sf.Fft=t |.4+. Apothecaries
aprl Cornel Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

SOCIAL, IIoR, R,-tast night the members of
Washington Circle Brotherhood of the Union
gayo social hop ut the City Hall. There
were twenty five couples on the promenade,
and all hands enjoyed themselves greatly un-
| til o very late hour. 1t was very pleasant
affair.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

The RKIIABLE RRFRIGERATOR.-R. Morrison.
No. 4O3 Shpley street, calls attention, by adver-
tisement In another column, to the Reliable Re-
frigerator. This Refrigerator. he claims, Is COM
pletely dry, and circulates more cold with less
ice than any other. Call around at his store and
examine one
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
Religious.

Preaching in the West Church tonight
the Rev. I. l.. Springef will preach in the
West Presbyterian church this evening a,
so'clock. All persons are cordially invited
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
LOCAL INTRLLIoHNeE.

SHERIFP's SALE-Yesterday afternoon Sheriff
Armstrong soldst poblc sale the psrsonai proper
~ Of James Taylor, at Stanton. The proceeds OF
the sale amounted to $500 ..e
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

FRAcus'- Saturday evening. fracus occurred
al the gas works, between two men, during
which one OF them named Haley, had his head
severely cut by blow from q trowel. The other
combatant was discharged.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

LosT.-Last evening, Attorney General Lore :
child wardcred from her home aud was supposed
to be lost The bell-man was sent out, ard q
search instituted. when the little one was found
at the house of friend.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
Bathing sponge,

Of Bne quality In large. medium and small pieces
for sale. Nv holesale and retail by
L. BRIN0HURST J. CO..
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
Food for ,Iae Rabies.

Children fed on RIDGES FOOL. will thrive. be
strong and healthy. and become little models OF
youthful strength and childish beauty. aprsd9m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

FARM SoLp.-The farm and residence Of the
late John d. Hepburn at Bsrndywine Sammit
station, Pa, consisting Of about 69acres. was
sold on Thusday az public safe for $4,000.
Eli Harvey was tAe purchaser.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

tho negro Nil Skelly will be hanged on
Friday next, In Nashville, for rsping q
white woman.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
Toilet Mirrors,

A full assortment of all sizes, including double.
maguifying. &c. ,,,,
Corner of Six th and Mark et st reefs.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

Ca.r,age sponge,

Ca.rtasp spensr"
A large supply OF sponge of cow vensnt size and
shape we'll suited for washing carriages, &c.. for
sale Wholesale and retail by
L. BRINGuURST 4 CO.,
.t Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
THE MARKRTs.-Owing to the fair weather.
fhia mnrninr the ctraaL market Mas well snnnlind

THE Markets to the fair weather,
this morning. the street market was well supplied
and largely attended. Prices ruled as follows
eoDs So.2s cts ner % dozen t chickens % RANGED from
81 25aS2 20 per pair; beans, 10 per quart; homipy,
10 do. or three quarts for % apples, 25a35c per
half peck, or 81 25asl 20 per bushel; tunips Sal0
per half peck, or 45 bushel: white potatoes, 20a2j
per half peck, or 81 Az per bushel parsnips pei
bunch celery 3a5 do. cabbage, 5al0 per head
mince meat, Is per pound; cranberries, II per
quart; beet lGa22 per pound pork. loal4 do.
veal, l0a20, do mutton, sale do. liver, 10 do.
lard, llal9 do. sausage, II do.
At the fish market there was fine supply OF
shad, which sold from 80 TO Is cents per pair
Herring were sold at from Is 10 20 cents pei
| dozen hallbut 20 per pound; pike, ld do; rock
10 do; salmon, do; perch, Is per dozen 'ye
| low neds," 20 do; suckers, rs lo !; catfish, ID do
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
thsl.aois skins.

Several kips of beau tiful soft skins. satable for
Gloyos Wlndows, Carriages or other purposes. Just
Received by f. BRINGHURST i CO..
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

THE LOAN AssocIATIoNs.-Last evening, the
annual meeting Of Delaware Loan Association
which had been adjourned from the Tuesday
night previous, was held at the office OF George
G. Maris No. 302 Market street. The report OF
the Secretary and Treasurer as approved by the
Auditors, was read and adopted. A synopsis of
the report has already been published in these
columns. Some Directors and Auditors were
elected, and the officers are now as follows:
President-Joshua Msris.
Vice President-D. ii. Kent.
Secretary and Treasurer--G George g. Mari3
Directors-H. W. Perkins, John W. l,eeve, ID.
SchsFer, Wiliiaa Who'd. iiehry NJ. Fainsworlh,
Thomas Johnson, Allen Smith, Geo. Hyatt, Il. G.
Pierce.
Auditors--T. J. Lawson, VIM. Silver, Z. s.
Coudon.
The regular monthly meeting was also held
when $3.50 sold at 45ls per cent. premium. The
balance was devoted to the payment of withdraw.
ing shareholders.
At the regular monthly meeting Of Fxcelsio,
Loan Association, held last evening, $500 sold al
| 43 per cent. premium. Withdrawn shares to the
amtunt Of $500 We're paid Off
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06
pink Twinos

FSs the yas Sf Druggists, Jewellers, and other"
WV g. BKINGHURsT i CO..
Corner Sixth and Market Street,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

fDoBERT HADDoCk. Piastering and caleimin
III ing. Is: y: Cor. sth and Shipley Sts. Resi-
denee, go w. Ninth street. apr2-dSm-
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-05-06

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist. No. 2s5 Market
street. respectfully informs his friend and the public
general that he Keeps ON hand all descriptions OF
medicines. and that 4 competent person Is at all
times ready 70 prescribe for such sick call at tha
and that charge Is made pt the regular
price Of the msdi ,nes the same price they would
pay anywhere else; but that ne one is visited at
heir esdpces
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cred, 1l9Z a 100; do. do. do, coupons, 1904 a
121h; do. flve-twenties, 1862, registered, u7Z a
lis; do. do, do, coupon, 1l7X a 1855; do. do,
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1l924 100; do do, do, coupon, 1905 1903 do
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q lis; do. do, coupon, l14l rs; do. fves,
1881, registered, lis 1851; do. do do, coupon,
1151 l1511.
THE CLOSING PRICES OF STOCKS
were as follows Western Union Telegraph, sou a
sou; Delaware, LacKawanna and Western, Ill q
1111<; Panama 115 l16; Pacific Mail, 4S]a 4sH;
New York Central 10lh 1918; Erie, 4O& a 404 4;
Harlem, 12e 1903; Lake Shore, soA 81; Union
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and Northwestern, SIX 5714; do. preferred, 73ss
a 735s New Jersey Central, 107 1919 Chicago
and Rock Island, 1914 1071S; Milwaukee and st.
Paul, Az AS do. preferred, 64I a 64I; Toledo
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ASK; Hannibal and ST. Joseph, 324 S2h; do.
preferred, 3s7s 4oA; c., G. and /. G., 32s S2k.
The possibility Of a ne1o issue OF tnconpertib,e
paper regard ,ctth dnuazenent and anJtety, and.
in my judgnaent, such an issue ecoAd be a det,'t-
Daent and q shdnae.-CHARLEs SUMNER.
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