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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL There Will bs n
strawberry festival Ia the OhIet Chapel corner
oi Adams aud Chestnut streets, on tue evenings
OF the 9TH, 10th aud II insts Extensive prepare
tions are being made, and very pleasant aud
profitable time is anticipated. Ali are invited 10
come
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
Carriage sponge

large supply ot sponge of convenient siEe aud
thape well suited for washing carriages &c, tol
'''N Il, GkINGHURST i CO,
Corner sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

EXCURSION -Madeiey NJ T.. Sunday School
went On an excursion. yesterday, 10 Mt. CUBA, on
the Wilmington x Western Railroad. The ex-
curslonists filled four cars, and returned at an
early hour III the eveHing, alter spiendSiga yery
pleasant day
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

SPECIAL OFFICERs-Wm Bouzsarth has
been appointed special officer in the Fret Dis
trIct, rice Charles Wiri, deceased
VIM Dollard has been appointed special
oflicer TO patrol the banks OF the Brandywins
until the hrst OF October
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

FREE LUNCH --Fehrenbach, (who by tue WHY
has lately been elected ice President oI the Ma
tionai Brewers Assocation,) gives i Tree lunch
this evening At hIs place, y " corner OF French
and Fourth streets
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
pink Twine

For the use Of Druggsts, Jewellers, and otheis
'''' ""''''o N BklNGHURsT 4 CO.
Corner Sixth and Make street
Bathtug sponge
OF fne aualtv In large. medium and small pieces
Tor sale Wholesale and retail by y.z, . ~,
Il. BkINHHURST CO
Corner 81 xth and Market Streets,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

CHROME RUsINR.s.-The demand for this
article has caused the reopening of several
pits near Rising sun, Cecil county Nd, that
have not been worked Tor many years, be
sides digging up the barrens, along streams
TOR sand chrome. Mr.. r.. NJ. Bye, OF this
city, has steam engine aud some forty
hands employed in digging and washing.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
SpeCiaI Notices.
Food for tho Babies.

Children fed on RIDGES F00D will thrive. pc pc
strong aud healthy, and become little IS InoSeis VI
youthful strength and childish beauty. spr2a9m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

STRAWBERRY PROSPECT MIR. Heisler OF
lhls city owns a tine farm on the outskirts OF
oharleetown, Cecll county, Md, where they
faFse great nOny strawberries, and there Is
prospect OF more this spring Than they have
ever had before,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

fok NEW CAsTLE.-A fine baud OF mus sic
passed our Office about haif-past twelve O'Clock
ihey we've on their way to the depot TO escor
The Democrats OF the city 10 the Democratic
County Meeting at New Castle to-day Tie
Ihln lett lbout one O'CLOCK Well lilled.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

NEW CASTLE, Jane . Tho new s,ea mer
CITY ut Toxic, ior lhe Pacific Steamship
Company, from Chester passed here IN tow
ul tho sIeantugs RelleI and Cyclone Tor
l'ew 1orL, whore SHE Will receive her ma
ehluery.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
chs ul 1Is Sktn u

Several kips Of beautiful soft skins. sdItabie Ioi
Gloves Window, Carriages other purposes. Just
,aceivet nv r. BkINaHUkSf CO.,
Corner ixth and Market streets
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
THE LAST PERFORMANCE

srNauIAR.-on the morning of his drowning,
officer Wits wife tried to .persuage him from
going fishing, when he took from his finger bis
gold ring, and placing 1t upon hsr's, told her to
wear IL until his return and that he would not be
gone long. When he was leaving his residence,
his dog, q fine animal, caught him by the pant
Isq, IAN act he was never known to do before, J
when he drove him oh; and rs he started OF
the dog seized him by the leg again, and eonld
not be driven Of, seemingly trying to prevent his
master from leave home, when Mr.. Writ TO get
clear OF him, took his revolver from his pocket
and shet HIM (Avesieis. 5ss
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
AMpSHNi ENTS.
MADAME RENTS FEMALE MINsTRELs A
THE GRAED OPERA HOUSE

MADAME RENTS FEMALE MINsTRELs AT
THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
A medium sized audience assembled Mt
the Grand Opera House, last evening, To
witness the per formance OF Madame Rent2 i
Female Minatrels. The whole character OF
The entertainment was an agl enable sur
prise 10 us and WAS unmarked by any OF
that indocourus dressing and coarse Ian
xuape which too often attaches Itself TO fe-
male perforIners. Tho olio performed was
quite creditable. Nj iss Sallie Adams in her
bapio performance, the Castello's in the Bar
and .Irapeze act, Miss Hattie Forrest 8
comic songs, M iss Ada Foreman's songs
and dances, Miss Ellsworth's club evOlu.
lions, Miss Egerton's Sailors Horn Pipe
and Messrs. Jule Keen and John Pendy in
their negro and Dutch specialities, all went
to mako up fair exhibit. The finale was
the farce OF The Dutchman's Baby, which
was fairly. DONE One word of advice to
Messrs. Keen and Pendy. Never attempt
to make joke out OF profanity. Failure tc
obey this erule last evening marked whal
would otherwise havu been q very fair Ex-
hibition.
THE LAST PERFORMANCE
By the koyai Marionettes, will be given a
the Institute Hall, this evening. They have
delighted crowed houses during the week
and all who have not gone should aval
themselves of the last opportunity thi,
evening.
HARRY ENocH's SPECIALITY COMPANY
Will appear at the Opera House. this ey en-
ing. In o hpe performance of attractive spe
ciaiities. Their array of talent is large, ant
their attractions unequalled. Don't fail I,
go.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

oNtlRAATioNs Bishop Lee administer
ed Tho rite oi continuation TO Twelve persons
IA ~. fAul y church, Georgetowu, Oh Sun
uay. tue Jlst ult., ind on Tuesday last con-
lilhied class OF twelve Ia 81 Lukss
SsaiuTi
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
RehobOth Beach
CampGIound & Seaside Resort!

A Camp meeting will be held at 'Rehoboth," !"
commencing july l4th. The Methodist peo ople OF
the Peninsula are earnestly invited 10 JOIN US III
our Feast OF Tabernacles." We hope TO make the
meeting season of earnest religious effort we'll
as an OCCASION OF social reunion and recreation by
the sea.
All persons who tented on our Grounds last year
can occupy the same places this summer. 1t they
notify US OF their desire on or before June lst
TENTS-Canyas or Board single or two story.
Superintendent.
Ss-Shares of Stock and Lots are now offered At
the rate OF 800 for share of Stock and Lot OF
Ground.
JOHN b. QUIGG. Superintendent,
)e6-lt Coz W 4th ST Wilmington Del
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06
e.SANCIAl, AND COMMERCrAL.

WILMINGTON. Del, June >. 1874.
,.., Stock ouotniions furnished by Merrick
,L,snn J. "a. T. cnr 9Th and Market street
JVuui.,or pal IA. to day.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-06-06

| ltis said that eight hundred bushels OF trout
were caught At one haul, by some fishermen near
Milford last week.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24
FOR .M.aGZSTR.qTE.
J. II. DAWSON,
Bayou liapidos Ward.
e. G. WEEMS,
LamOurie Ward.

JOHN j. ADAMS & CO.-This pop
nlar and cntcrprising New Orleans
Wholesale Grocery House sent that
prince Of good fellows, our hand
some young friend, Fred Bonito up
to the Fair with numerous articles
for exhibition and will without my
doubt, he rcmunerated for their
trouble by an increased custom
from this section Of country. We
arc glad to note that they received
tho First Premium for tho Best
Brand Of Whiskcy, being John 1.
Adams s. Co.'S. Magnolia Brand
and also for tho Best Jutc Bagging
from the Ludlow Works. With
their characteristic generosity they
donated both 0: these articles to
tho FairlAssociation, to be sold for
its account. These gentlemen arc
fortunate to have secured the ser
vices Of a gentleman SO popular as
is our amiablc and genial friend
Fred Donito, than whom no man is
more liked IN this community and
who can do moro to advance their
interests up here than any one we
know. We noticed that oven in
tho excitement of the races, Fred.
had an eye 'to the main chance"
and was interviewing some OF our
largo merchants and planters solic-
ting cash orders for his house.
That IS a safe maxim, Fred. "Bus-
mess before pleasure"
We commend Messrs John l.
Adams & Co., to our readers as
thoroughly reliable and worthy of
their patronage. Those in search
of Il first class house with whom to
deal can not do bettor than to give
them u CALI
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24

~ When you arc buying your
Groceries, remember that w. II.
Simons keeps always on hand a full
aud complete stock OF the very best.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24

ss -
ease all the way round back to the
stand, an easy winner. They came
out in the order in which they are
mentioned shove. |
As this was the last race of tho
day, the exercises were closed, and
the crowd dispersed to reasonable
upon the morrow. e.
Second Day.
The attendance was good but not
50 large ~ upon the previous day.
A good many new entries OF arti-
cles tor exhibition were made and
the beauty and variety of the dis,
play was considerably 1ncreascd.-
The 'Plowing Match" which was to
have taken place on this day was
postponed until the day following :
Noticeable among the stock entries
of this day was a display OF Colts
wool and Southdown Sheep, enter.
cd by Mr.. Alexander G. Compton
of Bayou BGut. We should like to
SEQ thousands of these sheep in Ra-
pides, and we can very easily have
them II our planters will turn their
attention to the raising OF them.
We have the finest pasture lands to
he found anywhere. We noticed
also several entries Of hay and cot
ton, for the liberal premiums offer
ed by the Association for those ar
ticlcs. There was a fine display of
Avery plows on exhibition, from
the house Of J. NJ. Sandidge & Co.
RACES. Z
Tho races Of this day were very
interesting and were more closely
contested than OH the first day..
In the first race of milo dash, the
entries being w. X. Johnson's Mo.
doc, Carroll Jones' Rapidcs and X.
L. Luckett's entry, Bruce, q new
horse, the knowing ones were
taken in. The odds were
as high as five to one on Mo,loc,
who had SO easily won the race of
tho first day. The horses got
good start and tho race was close
throughout, Bruce winning tho
purse, with Modoc second and Ra-
pides third.
FIRST RACE-Moore Stakes. VAL
ue 800. For 3 year olds. One
mile:
r. L. Luckett's Bruce. l
w. X. Johnson's Modoc. 2
Carroll Jones' Rapitles. ........ 3
limo SCI.
In the mule race there were four
r. l.. Lnckctt'a. Robin Hood
Cappell & Pnul's.. Unknown
Carroll Jones' -...M Mouse
John SnellinSs' ..........S allic Goodman
Timc: 235:
Mile Heats. In tho first heat
Mr.. Capnell was thrown by his
mule. DR.. Luckett who was riding
Robin Hood held him back until on
the home stretch when he rushed
to tho front and won tho heat,
pushed by Sallio Goodman. The
other two were distanced. The So
cond heat and tho race was easily
won by Robin Hood.
For the Hurdle Race there were
three entries
Staples ...-...........-.. Bogus Charley
Sanford's .-.... notwithstanding ipsey
Stock Co., Entry ..................Tex Texas
Tho race was u pretty one. b.
gus Charley was the favorite with
the odds offered on him without
my takers. He jumped the hur-
lies in gallant style and at every
hurdle widened the distance be-
tween him and Gimpsey who was
right after him, but who lost at the
hurdles what she gained between
Them. Bogus Charlie won the race.
Third Day.
The attendance upon this day
was not large but by the time the
races commenced a very respecta-
bic crowd was in attendance. Most
persons not caring to attend all the
days saved themselves for the last
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-24

Second Annual Fair
OF THE
Rapidcs Agricultural Fair
Association.

fk0p10cS ASrlCu ktUr0l E0lf
Association.
First Day. y
The Second Annual Fair of the
Rapides Agricultural Fair Associa'
ton opened At their Fair Grounds
on Bayou Rapides, two miles from
Alexandria, on Monday the 10th
inst, and continued four days, with
large crowds in attendance each
day, and wound up. with.a, Grand
Calico Ball on the last night.
THE FAIR GROUNDS.
The grounds Of the Association
are, as has been stated above, stu.
ated upon the left descending bank
Of Bayou Rapides, aud about two
miles above Alexandria. They
were known as the Rapides Course
before tho war, and was one of the
finest tracks in..the, State, if not the
very finest. The present. Associa-
ton purchased tho grounds less
than two years ago, without a
building on them and have since
then thoroughly repaired and fenc.
ed the race track, and have it now
in as good u condition as it used to
be in ante Dclum;;s. days; besides
which they have erected a Grand
Stand, Judges Stand. Exposition
Hall, three Stables and the neces.
sary Stock Stalls &C., all of which
buildings as we'll as tho fences, are
now neatly whitcwashcd, and pro.
sent q very imposing:::appcarance
The track measures an even mile.
Tho Association is now amply pre-
pared for the accommodation Of
visitors, for the proper care. Of
stock, for the suitable exhibition Of
Machinery, Plantation Implements,
fancy articles and everything else
that may be brought for exhibition.
THE PRESENT OFFICERS.
At their last meeting tho Stock
holders elected the following Board
OF Directors under whose supcrvis-
ion the present Fair was conduct.
ed; viz:
w. +. Blackman,
J. w. Prescott, Julius Levin,
II. =. Hunter, j. U. Pickolls,
w. X. johnson, F. Seip,
y. w. Hynson, Us. Fish,
j. s. Butler, Il. i. Luckctt,
jeff Wells, Il. II. Carnal.
This Board: then elected the fol-
lowing officers for their own gov
ernment:
w. +. Blackman,. ...... President
J. w. Prescott. Vico
J. q. French, ........... Secretary
s. Cullen. .............T Treasurer
j. Il. White,. Attorney.
To assist them in preserving or.
der and in enforcing the rules Of
the Association the Board Of d.
rectors some time since elected the
following Marshalls:
Col. j. q. Wise and Mr.. w. T..
Grand Observation-Disclosures
Ewcll, d. T. Stafford, G. NJ. Flow
er, Il. M. Wells, A. G. Compton,
Jonas Rosenthal, Abram Martin.
Besides the Marshalls there was
an efficient force of Police under
the command of Mr.. Samuel Eel
lows, who with tho Marshalls kept
perfect order and decorum upon
the grounds.
THE ATTENDANCE.
On this day tho attendance was
not as largo as it should have been
but still there was a large crowd in
The Ladies' Stand
was not crowded but was pretty
we'll filled with the fair daughters
If Rapides and adjoining Parishes,
among whom we noticed many of
The beautiful young ladies from the
of Evergreen in
Avoyellcs Parish, who fully sus-
tained the reputation Of that sec
ion for pretty girls. There was a
large turn ont Of gentlemen, and we
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15

should no longer he n locked portal 70
commerce. and owned by the Oregon
Steam Navigation Co. With n deter
mined will and anything like united eff
ort, the means Of release are within their
grasp, The opposition line is sustained
by n liberal mail subsidy ana needs but Il
through connection 70 withstand the u.s.
ual eXredicnts of its powerful antaco-
mist. The missing link, steamer owned
or controlled by the opposition on the
upper Columbia. is impcratively de-
mandci. One constructed and s"s-
t.incl by the PEOPLE Of Walla-walla
county in which they would feel az in
dividual pride and interest, would at
once remove the greatest burden to
which they have been subjected.
Now is the time for effort, while the
energies of the Portland monopoly are
enlisted in other objects. Will it be
made? Or will the people OF the finest
agricultural district on the Pacific Coast
and probably equal to any on the con-
tincnt-alIow themselves again to be
quietly bottled and set away to mature
by arc?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15
THE COLUMBIA RIVER MONOPOLY.

The people of Walla-walla are now
afforded an excellent opportunity to rid
themselves of the odious monopoly
known as the Oregon Steam Navigation
Co., corporation of Portland capital
lists who have been squeezing the very
ife-blood out of our Eastern neighbors
for nearly score of years. The relief
is afforded by an opposition line of
boats placed on the route between Port
land and The Dalles. 1t has been we'll
patronized so far at the very reasonable
rates to which freights Immediately fell.
The Oregon Steam Navigation Com
pany, ever imperious and dictatorial in
its policy, cannot brook the presence of
this rival on a river which it claims as it's
own by long possession, if not by the
right of discovery, and is using the ordi-
nary alternatives to embarrass and de-
stroy its rival A reduction has been
made by the company on freight to The
AolACo, W IO1IutI
and the cost of all through shipments
has been immeasurably increased unless
received at Portland and carried by
their boats to The Dalles. The same
unjust discrimination is made on down
freight, compelling the people, as it
were, to cut their own Threats and
abandon all hope of future reward.
This policy of the Oregon Steam
Navigation Company has been, we must
admit. in times past, remarkably effect
i've, but we doubt whether it can be relied
upon in the present instance. The peo-
pie of Eastern Washington, it is said,
have come to the conclusion that it
is unwise to pay further tribute to a
cause in which they are always the vic
inns. They believe that the Columbia
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15

SUSPECTED POISONING. learn from
the Walla-walla Union that family Of
four persons named Quiner, living in
the country, were recently poisoned by
eating bread made of flour in which
strychnine had been placed by some
wretch during their absence from home.
Fortunately, antidotes were used, and
all have recovered from the effects of
the poison.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15

The WHEAT CRop.-A Walla Walla
paper says threshing has commenced in
that valley, and it is found in many in
stances the yield of wheat will be much
less than last year. From all accounts
not over two-thirds as much grain will
be sent this way from east of the Cas-
cade mountains this year as was re-
ceived from that section the past twelve
months,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15

ESCAPE AND CApTURE.-On Sunday
evening, Dabney G.. Jones and George
Teufel escaped from the county Jail, and
their absence was undiscovered until
morning. Sheriff Billings, on Monday,
offered reward for their apprehension
and return, and several officers were at
once dispatched to track the fugitives.
No information was obtained of them
until Thursday morning when Mr.. Col
vim and son discovered both of the men
near Tenino, and at once took them
into custody and returned them to their
old quarters in the afternoon of the
same day. 1t is thought that escape
was effected by means of aid from out
side, as grating was removed and the
cell doors unlocked.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15

@ The Courier says that Gov.
Ferry received last week rcquisition
from President Grant upon the proper
authorities in British Columbia for the
surrender of half-breed named Thorn
as Pierre, who committed a homicide
in Stevens county some months ago,
and then fed to the kootena country,
where he was arrested and held SUBJ
ject to this requisition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-08-15
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COM
MISSIONERS
o. Tharston county. mt mn adjourned meet.
ing held Aug. 18th, Is7i

The Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Observation-Disclosures Lone
mirc, Harmed and Yantis.
The County Auditor submitted ce,-
tilted abstract of all the votes ra-
turned at special election, held on the
Sth day of August, 1874, which were re-
ceived and ordered placed on file.
petition WAS received from A. r.
Mabie, praying for a relocation of n
portion of the road crossing his land
Petition ordered granted, PROVIDING
said Mabie shall put the new road in
as good condition us the road now tray-
eled
1t was also ordered that j. D. Spir.
lock be authorized to change the conn-
ty road across the VIM. Plums' claim.
in section 6, township 16 l west, from
its present location to run immediately
east of and along the Olympia Tenino
Railroad, provided he put the new
road in as good condition as the one
now travelled.
1t was ordered that the Auditor be,
and is hereby instructed, to draw war
rants on the Treasurer for the payment
OF the officers of the last election.
When the Board adjourned until to-
morrow ut eight A. NJ.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13, SA. M.
The Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, all present as of Yesterday.
The contract between the Board of
county Commissioners and the Olvm-
pia Railroad Union, providing for tile
issue of seventy-five thousand dollars
county bonds, together with the bond
and mortgage of said Olympia Rail
road Union, rs provided for by Act Of
Congress, approved May 9th, 1874,
were now duly executed and placed in
hands of the Auditor, with instructions
to have the same recorded.
The following bills were examined,
approved and ordered paid:
To DR.. Ostrander for attendance on
county prisoners and poor. ........ SOL IS
4. X. Elder, fees as Justice Of the
|. Y. Mossman, fees rs Constable. 5 40
!: V. MosSman. fees as Coroner. ~ 90
Francis Henry. legal services ...... 20 90
X: u Hewitt. print ing election laws % W
WI. Craig, attendance on District
VIM. Billings, fees as Sheriff ...... /? 81
A petition praying that new cleo
ton precinct he established south of
Bush Prairie was presented, signed by
L. G.. Abbott and fourteen others. Or
dered that snid petition be placed on
file, and that the prayer of the peti.
TONERS be granted, said precinct to be
known as Union Precinct. and the place
Of voting to be at the Union school
house, about one mile south of Bush
Prairie; and the officers of said pre-
cinct at the next election shall be as
follows: For Inspector, l.. &. Abbott;
for Judges, James Wood and A. c.
HoXie.
The following per diem and mileage
was ordered paid to members of the
Board:
To Bcni. Harmed. 2Cfnys. ...............S so oa
\. :. Tantis, days and 40 miles. .. 1G 01
JAS. Longmirc, days and 80 miles. Ii 81
When the Board adjourned.
A. A. PHILLIPS,
County Auditor.