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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The Eastern shore.
DORCHESTER COUNTY.


John Mills, while cutting wood, one day last
week, cut on several toes
East New Market has amateur dram attic
troupe which proposes to give benefit to jas.
e. Willoughby who was recently shot while
cunning.
A meeting Of the corporators of the Cam
bridge and Chesapeake R. Il. will be held OH the
23rd
The Misses Muse with their brother Daniel,
will give concert IN Cambridge during Christ
mas.
Geo. ]. Meekins, in leaving the Jail one night
last week, was set upon by masked burglar
who knocked him down in the street but lied
without robbng him. 1t is supposed that Mr..
heekins was mistaken for the sheriff.
wIcoMco COUNTY.
Tie Tyaskin oyster men say that oysters are
now scarcer than ever known before, and that
prices are dull.
The recovery OF Judge woolford, Of the Or
phans Court is despaired OF.
The pulsometer mud-machine, after repeated
trials fails to remove the sand from the chan
nel OF the Wicomco river as it should. An en-.
trely different style Of machine will, in all prob
ability, have to be used before the dredging il
done.
The Salisbury Circulating Library will proba.
bly, give course Of lectures during the win
ter.
The project of steam communication betYeer
Salisbury and Baltimore seems to be tagging.
cEcn. COUNTY.
The Deputy Clerk OF the Court and the presi
dent OF the County Commissioners come tt
blcws, last week. No serious damage.
Mrs. John Mearna, OF North East, was thrown
from her carriage one dark night last week by
one OF the wheels colidng with a rock, and aI
arm was broken.
West Il Carroll OF Port Deposit have obtained
the contract for building the new State Inebri
ate Asylum at Catonsville, Baltimore county.
Twenty-six new buildings have been put up il
Chesapeake City, this year. some Of them large
hne structures. the new Catholic church ranking
conspicuous among the latter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The NEarianeIf.,s

Quite recently, the Royal Marionettes, which
are to appear in this city to morrow evening,
gave several performances in williamsport, and
3 local paper thus speaks of their second enter
tainment:
At times the audience was silent, as though
attempting to solve the mechanical problem, and
convince themselves as 10 the particular manner
in which the life-like figures were worked
and then an outburst of applause would
follow, fairly deafening al the clown
and pantaloon of the pantomime became
involved in inextricable difficulties. People
were not delicate in their manner of laughing,
but loud outlaws burst cut all over the audience,
others followed, until there was a chorus
of laughter, such as is seldom heard.
But the admiration OF those present WAS
not complete until the curtain rose upon the
transformation scene, the crowning feature OF
the spectacular entertainment. "What beau
tiful scenery" was the exclamation heard on
every .side, and when the drop curtain
fell upon the birth OF beauty in the bower Of
FERNS" Respondent in colors, and sparkling with
its gold, silver ard pearl borderings, the
audience retired satisfied, and loud in praise OF
the meritorious exhibition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Relief for fhe Poor.

CONTEMPLATED MEETING TO PROVIDE nRLIRF-Kx-
EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS INVITED TO oo-opE"
RATE.
number of gentlemen propose to meet on
Wednesday evening, Dec. 10th, at IN o'clock, at
the Board of Trade rooms in the Masonic Tenn
pie, to mature q plan for the judicious relief Of
the poor Of this city during the present winter.
All who desire to cooperate In such work are
earnestly invited to be present.
As the result of an informal consultation Of
those who have united in calling this meeting,
it has been considered that probably the best
mode of effecting the object in view would be
to use the existing organizations, OF which there
are more than one in this city, for the distribu-
ton Of such means as citizens may feel dispos cd
to contribute during the winter, rather than at
this late day to undertake the formation of =
new organization.
1t is, therefore, suggested that such Relief 60
cieties as are at present organized, whether op-
Grating through the whole city or in particular
districts should be represented at this meeting
in order that there may be an opportunity TO "a
certain clearly how far existing organizations
may be sufficient to carry out this necessary
work during the winter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The secretarisI,,p OF state.

by Governor Cochran of Ignatius @. Grubb
Esq, to be his Secretary of State. or Mr..
Grubbs fitness for the place no one will doubt
but some disappointment is felt that the honor
was not conferred upon Edward Reynolds, OF
tho Transcript, who was the first to nominate Mr.
Cochran and who by the persistency with which he
urged the nomination, brought him to the notice
of the party. There are some Democrats, also
who are at q loss to understand tue haste with
which the selection has been made, and the pa.
ternity Of the forthcoming inaugural and mes
sage Ia question Of anxious Importance to them
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
FOURTH EDITION.
COafesyiIle.

THE WASHINGTON HosE CO.'S ooScRRT--AccIDEs-
tai sHooTING-REvIvAL.
tConesp p7naence Of the Commegcial.l
CoATEsvIILE, Dec. IL.
2 The Washington Hose Company, No. l, Of this
place, will give their third grand concert on
Friday evening next, in Market Hall The COM
pany will be assisted by able talent, residents
OF the place, thus making it purely local af-
fair. The programme is an excellent one and
great pains are are being taken to make the en-
tertainment acceptable. The concerts given by
the company, last winter, were largely attended,
everybody being desirous of helping the COM
pany pay their Indebtedness, and we feel conf
dent that the Hall will be crowded to its utmost
capacity on this occasion, hard times to the com,
pany notwithstanding.
Mr.. James Richards, a puddler at @. E. PEN
mock Co.'S rolling mill, accidentally shot him
self on Saturday while examining pistol which
had been loaded for some time.
The meetings Mt the Oliyet NJ. +. Church still
continue with much success. Many are nightly
ut the altar inquiring the way Of salvation.
About fifty persons have joined the church on
probation many more are still und r conyic-
tion. G. Ii. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

LARGE SALE OF On. PArNTINGs.-The largest
and best collection OF oil paintings probably ever
offered in this city is now on ex nbition In the
auction rooms of Thomas NJ. OHle in the Nc.
Clary Building, the sale of which will commence
on Thursday afternoon. The paintings are from
the Philadelphia Art Gallery OF GEORGE @. Rem
kauff. Although it is impossible to mention all
the beautiful pictures representing winter and
summer scenery, mountains, forests, hill and
dale, there are are few that de erve more tlan
mere Preferential notice. Amongst these are
the following "Sprng Flowers" by Kate Gra,
of London; Forest Interior" by @. IL. sheareri
"Ihe Companions by the same; "rhe Ear
King, by j. Heinefetter; "Sunset at Newport
h. l. by E. D. Lewis, of Philadelpha; "Englisi
Farm Yard Scenes" by Shayer; Winter Plea
sures;" by Prof. s. P. Dyke; ''Wiuter in Bayaria'
by Prof. A. Doll. The citizens are respectfully
requested to call and examine the paintings be
fore the sale commences.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Obituary..
DEATH OF sAaruEL FI.oyp.

DEATH OF SAMUEL FLOYD.
Mr.. Samuel Floyd died at his residence, this
morning, at I'll Washington street, after pro-
tracted illness of several weeks with typhoid
pneumonia. During last week, there were dec-
ded indications of convalescence, but these we're
only temporary and the disease resumed its
sway, yesterday and this morning. when he grew
suddenly worse until death relieved him from
suffering towards noon, to-day.
MIR, Floyd is best known by his connection
with the National Bank of Delaware, which he
began as teller on August 14th, 1889. In Sep
tember, 1874, he was elected 10 the cashership,
position he held with great credit to himself
and advantage to the bank for over 29 years, un-
til December 1st, 1873, at which time he
resigned. MIR. Floyd was cashier when the at
tempt was made in November, 1873, to rob this
bank, he being seized bound and gagged by the
robbers.
Since Mr.. Floyd left the service OF the bank,
he has lived in retirement, giving much Of his
lsisure time to the affairs Of his church and OBJ
jects Of benevolence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The Hungry to be Fed.

HOMELESS WANDERERS TO HAVE sUpPFR AND
BREAKFAST SERVED AT THE CITY HALL.
Miss Mary s. Casperson informs US that ar
rangements are being made by which the home
less persons who find nightly lodgings in the
City Hall cells shall be provided with supper and
breakfast at the City Hall. A person has been
employed to remain constantly on hand in the
Hall to take charge Of all food sent there by the
public and give it to needy applicants.
ALI persons willing to aid this noble charity are
urged to send such food as they can spare to the
City Hall at any hour of the day, where it will be
cared for and used to the best purpose. Per-
SONS sending teas and ooffees to 607 Market st.
are assured that it will be prepared for these
homeless wanderers and supplied to them as
needed.
By all means let those hungry and thirsty
strangers at our gates be thus provided for, and
let it be done at once. Seventy-one Of these per-
sons found lodgings, last night at the City Hall
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Washington.

PRoposED CHANGE IN THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
AND vrcE-PREsIDENr-MR. whIdHT's RIIL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
In the Senate, Mr.. Wright submitted amend
ments to the Constitution providing for the
election OF President and Vice President by the
direct vote OF the people, the President to serve
six years and be ineligible for q second term.
II no candidate has a majority Of all the votes
cast, second election shall be ordered, but only
the two candidates securing the highest num-
Der of votes shall be voted for on the second
day-the returns to be canvassed by the su-
preme Court
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
AT THE unAsDYwwr MILLS voR rIoUn
EalaI Burning.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT FROM THE uPsErrISa OF A
LAMP-A Lazy BURNED TO DEATH.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT FROM THE uPnETrINa oP
LAMP-A Lazy BURNED TO DEATH.
A sad accident occurred at No. 1914 Wilson
street, last evening, about 81S o'clock,
by the upsetting OF coal
oil lamp. 1t appears that a family by the name
of Lapier, who resided at the place, were about
retiring for the night, when Mary, a daughter
about II years OF age thoughtlessly put her
hand upon the leaf of the table, which precipi-
tated the lamp upon the floor, when instantly
her clothes caught fire, and in spite Of the COM
bined efforts Of the family, the unfortunate
young lady was enveloped in sheet Of flame.
Her screams were heart-rending, and brought
several of the neighbors to her assistance, but
not until she was terribly burned from head to
foot. Her burning clothes were finally removed
and she was taken to bed where she lay in in
tense pain until O'Clock this morning, when
death put an end to her sufferings.
The father, mother, and another daughter
were all considerably burned in trying to extin-
guish the flames.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
societies.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Asylum Lodge, No. 23, 1. o. o. f., at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sd and King street.
Good Intent Division No. 8, S. of T., Nicola
ry's Building.
Humanity Circle, b. U. @. A. Hall 5O4 Market
street.
Lincoln Lodge, No. 8, X. Of F., at Knights Of
Pythias Hall, 2l1 Market street.
American Star Lodge, No. 1, A o. of G. F. at
McClary's Building.
Columbia Lodge, No. 49, l. o. G. T., at Fifth
and Market streets.
Washington Lodge No. 1, A. P. A., savilles
Building.
Equal Rights Lodge No. 10, A =. A. NJ, 12th
street between Orange and Market.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Industrial News.

A new match factory has been started at
Reading but affords employment at present to
only a limited number OF hands.
Messrs. Weimer Il Birltinbne, Of the Weimer
Machine Works. Lebanon, have just concluded
a contract with the Central Railroad OF New Jer-
sey, for the building of 500 ceal cars.
The Tredegar Iron Works at Richmond have
lately put in a horseshoe machine which il now
in successful operation. On Saturday 610 kegs
OF horse-shoes we're shipped to southern cities.
The working people of Elzabethport, N. j.,
are reported to be suffering greatly on account
of the suspension of work in the various mills
and boundaries there.
Camden, n j., having borrowed a considers
bic sum of money with which to prosecute pub
| lie improvements will set to work to-day or to-
| morrow large force OF men who are now idle.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Prairie Chickens.

Philadelphia Star The prairie chicken,
which is popularity supposed to flourish nowhere
but on the western prairies, has been success
fully introduced into some of the meadows near
the sea shore, in the lower part Of the State Of
Maryland. They, together with the California
quail, were placed there by DR.. Purnell five years
AGO. and the readiness with which they have
adapted Themselves to the new locality suggests
to sportsmen the idea OF enlarging upon the
hint Would it not pay to try the prairie chicken
in the great meadows Of New Jersey and por-
lions OF Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The Road TO He,.Itb,

Cleanse the stomach, bowels and blood from all
the acrid, corrupt and offensiv- accumu ations
which produce functional arrangement, and ou re-
move the cause of most diseases which afflict the
human family, and thus save argf doctors bills
The most e1ectual and reliable renIeiy for this pur-
pose is found in DIR. Plerces Pl asant Plirgativt
Pellets. No cheap wood or paper boxes, hut KEPT
fresh and reliable in walls.
High livers, those indulging In ease and pleasure
and those OF sedentary habits can prevent bois
patton, piles drowsiness, biousness, and OH
conditions lndu, ed by such habits, by taking frou
four 10 six OF DR. Pierce's Pleasant purgative P' I
lets once week, or better still, one or two eacf
night. They are sold by dealers IN medicines
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

DEATH OF JUDGE BArLEy-1he Honorable
John P. Bailey, formerly and for several ternr
an Associate Justice Of the Chester coul !.
Courts, died at the residence of his nephew near
Parkersville, Chester county, Sunday night, at
the age of 70. Judge Bailey was a gentleman
of classic mind, with fine education In early
life he was a civil engineer of considerable eel.
ebrty, and spent considerable time in the Gov.
ernment service in that capacity. He also stu
died law and was admitted to the bar, hui nevel
made the practice of it profession. He WAS
member Of the Society Of Friends and vii
be buried in the Friends burying grounds a
Parkersville, ON Wednesday next at II o'clocl
A. M
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
deaths.

RELLEY--on the morning OF the 4th inst :. lex
ander son OF Alexander and Ma iret A. kelley.
aged 20 years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the fun raj, on Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock, from the residence Of his
parents, 2l9 West street. without further notice.
DOUGLASS.-At his residence at Buena VISTA
New Castle county, Delaware, Oh Sunday orn,
the late Hon John M, Clayton, and f'rmerly pur
ser in the u. s. NAVY
Funeral at New Castle, on edn,sday, the 10Th
Meeting at the residence at IL m.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
FIFTH EDITION.
Massachusetts.
rInr ALARM nxoIrrMENr IN Boayok.

FIRE ALARM ExoIrEnEsr IN BoaToF.
Boston, Dec. 10.
Alarms OF fire were sounded so frequently.
last night, as to cause fears Of general confs-
grafton The principal FIRE was in Plympton
street, and destroyed sixty thousand dollars
worth of property The fire was not so serious
as was anticipated at midnight
LATER THE BUILDINGS DEsTHoYEp-
The fire on Plympton st. destroyed large
number Of wooden buildings, lumber yards, saw
mills and furniture manufactures, throwing hvs
hundred men out Of employment. The loss
amounts TO half a million dollars
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PAUrERs.-The hard
times and the approach Of winter have contri'
buted towards filling up the Aims House.
Amongst them are many who are able to work,
provided they had the work to do. In order to
keep them employed, the Directors of the Poor
have put them to work grading Second street
from Broom westward to Rodney street. The
dirt from the excavations is used for filling mp
low place between Rodney ano searles street,
without expense to the city. 1t ir also in con
temptation to grade for the pavement OF Third
street through the county property if the wealth
or will permit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Nudge.

Up in Pottsville they have discovered a new
game, which they call Nudge The couple
seat themselves at becoming distance, and be-
gln to nudge--and nudge and nudge until they
can't get any nudger. We presume the fun
commences as soon as they can't get any "nudg-
er" The beauty of tins game is that it doesn't
tax the brain to any alarming extent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

SPECIAL TO THE LADIEs.-It has been deter
mined to offer the ladies of Wilmington spec
ial opportunity to attend the first sale OF chro-
mos at 312 Market st., and therefore Sndham
will sell tomorrow afternoon Mt 8 o'clock, some
Of the finest of the collections. The ladies
please notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

pRIoR nr GOLD TO-DAY,
NEW YORK. Dec. Is.
Gold, to-day, $1.l1s4
LONDON FINANCIAL oUoTATioNs-ro-DAy.
Furnished by Merrick, johnson n Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Sts.]
LONDON. 1890, P. NJ, Dec. 15
1865 g, 1861 1s67's, 1O9lS; Ten-forties,
1O41< New Fives of 1884, 1929 Erie Common
shares, 2494@25. Market weak.
FRANKFoRT. Dec. Is.
United States 5-2O's of 1862, 97sS. Weak.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

To WATER REsTERs.--Water reuts for 1875
are now due and bills are ready for con-
yonience in settlement at the Office 1000 Market
street. II paid before January 81, settlement
can be made for the face Of the bill, but if not
paid within that time 5 per cent. additional will
be added. Other penalties are added for fur
ther delay. See notice Of registrar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
NewAdvertisen ents, To-day.

Roard wanted
Earring lost s. reward
Notice-To wAter-renters
Bowman's Brevltes
The Road to Health-Brevity
Delaware spring Works
Auction sale OF Pantings-rM NJ ogle
Notlce-Hiram Grand Lodge, A + AM
Wanted-Boy to serve Commercials
Funeral notices
Hardware--W Bilany
simaruba Bltters-E McInal Jr, Breylty
Boots and shoes-Turner 4 Co, Brevlty
City Laundry-Brevity
Carpets shaken--Ferry, Breviy.
Underwear-C Morgan, Brevity
Fine furniiure-Enterprise Co, Breyity
Felt hats-Dubell, Brevity
Primera cigars-Singles son. Brevity
Sporting material-Hindle Co, Brevity
Fine cothing-Gouert. Brevity
sewing machlnes-Grover d Baker. Brevity
Cheap Furniture-Harman, Brevity
Whitmans confectlons-Miss Maxwell, Brevlty
Driving gloyes-J P ID 'ughten, Breyity
C0atlngs-Bayne, Brevlty
Oysters-Fullmers. Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

THE BRowNINa. Browning Literary Socie-
ty of the Wesleyan Female College will celebrate
its second anniversary on Friday evening, Dec
ember 18Th. A well arranged Programme of
music, recitations, colleagues. essay r, discus
sions ETC., has been provided such as will delight
the fortunate holders of tickets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

The FIRST SAcRAMEST.-The first sacramental
sermon was preached in the new st. Johns
chapel, in North Chester, last Sunday evening,
by Rev Edward H. Chlppey, after which COM
munion service was presented by Mrs. Susan
Sharper, in behalf Of the Sisters OF Charity, of
the A U. Church, OF Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

PARposED BY THE PREsIDENT.-Wayne Thom-
as convicted in the United States Court in Aug
ust last Of selling liquor without a Government
license, has been pardoned by the President and
was released from New Castle on Sunday. His
term of imprisonment WAS for six months, and
he had served out about four.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Amusemfnts.

A SICAL ENTERTAINMENT
IA will be given under the direction of Prof
Rhoads at the Old Union Church seclnd nd Wash
for the benefit Of the tY Mission School. Some of
the best musical talent OF the city has been engaged
Among the number, young Polish Miss Will sing
Tickets, 25 Cents dec14-3t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

lain is making some much needed improvements
upon his farm near Hockessin which he pur.
chased during the summer. He has Just
finished the erection of large overfhcot add
ton to his barn which largely increases its capa
city and affords excellent shelter for cattle and
other stock. 1t 10 not improbable that Mr..
Chamberlain will make his residence at his new
ly acquired property at some time not far in the
future
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Newspaper Suspension.

The New York Republic, the new Republican
paper whose publication was begun q few
months ago, suspended yesterday. Its career
has been short, but it showed unmiatakable
evidence of ability in journalism. 1t ia only
another instance of the difficulty of oyercrowd-
ing the field.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The August Andrew.

SHE rs FLoATED OFF RoMER SHOALS.
NEW York, Dec. 16.
The steamer August Andreto has been hosted
OF Romer shoals without injury,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

MAcIsTERIAL APPOINTMENT. james Springer
has been appointed Justice Of the Peace for
White Clay Greek Hundred by Governor Ponder,
vice James II. Ray, whose term bad expired.
Mr.. Springer qualified on Saturday and has eu-
tered upon his duties
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
The Philadelphia Ring.

REvERsE, LAsT NIGHT IN TIKI UNION LKAoUs
ELECTION.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL.
The old Ring ticket was defeated in the cleo
ton for officers of the Union League, last night
by decided majority.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Weather Record.
aEpoRr OF THE eloNAI SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE eIeSAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. is.
Probabilities For the Middle States, the clear
and cold weather will continue with high barom-
eter in the interior, rising barometer on the coast
and brisk northerly winds during the day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15

BARN REpLAcED.--The barn OF Mr.. D. Draper,
ON the Couper farm, in White Clay Creek Hun
dred, which was burned in August last, has been
replaced with new one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
mr.. uiiburn,s Lecture.

The PARIS Continental Gazette speaks in the
following terms of the Rev. W. H. Milburn, who
Is to lecture in Grace Church on Thursday eve
ming !" ..s..a E....
'Mr. Milburn'a rare power OF thinking, gener-
alizipg, discriminating and picturing, are invest
ed with every charm which his koen perception
and rich fancy can weave for them in the loom
Of his descriptive eloquence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-15
Com M erciaI Reports.
pnILApELru1A MARKErs.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10.
Cotton weak, 1514@159S. Provisions steady /;
-four dull Penna- extra family 5&CQ6. Wheat
quiet red S1.25; white Sl.35@L42. Corn stea-
dy yellow 81@s4c. Oats 66@6Sc. Whiskey
S100.