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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

All the cotton factories in Bolton,
Eng which lately stopped on account
OF strike, have resumed opIations,and
the difficulties between the workmen
and owners VIII be settled 10y arbitra-
ton. About IL, 600 men We're engaged
il this strike. They could. OF course
I'll afford to Ice idle for amy length OF
time. even though they might thereby
secure slightly increased wages. Re
course to arbitration was for them the
most rational, as it is the most cconomi
cal method foE obtaining justice
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03
SUPPLY ANn DEmANIi

Representatives Of the manufacturing
corporations having their headquarters
in Boston, IN convention at that city
Sept. %, voted that the production OF
the cotton mills Of New England should
he reduced at least one third until the
proper relation between the cost OF
production and the market value of
goods shall PIE re-established, and the
true relation between supply and de-
mand adjusted. A committee WIS APP
pointed to recommend the mode in
which this result may toe reached, the
committee to report ut future meet
ing.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03
total. ABSTINENCE UgT0N

A call has been issued for an mnuJ
convention Of the Catholic Totat Absti-
nence Union of America to meet in Chi
caeo ON Oct. Z. The committee Of ar
engagements there have been rendered
the hall of the Grand Pacific Hotel for
the use Of the convention, and 1t has
been accepted. Letters have been re
ceived from Archbishops Bailey. Purcell.
Perche, lynch and others endorsing
the movement.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

The Russian government, on account
OF the extensive emigration Of Nennon-
ties, proposes to exempt members Of
that sect from actual military service,
but to hold them liable to duty as hos
pital attendants The Mennonites of
the Nolea district viii probably accept
these conditions.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03
DEATH OF THE CArToR OF sURRArT.

Henry Benjamin Ste Marie died sud
denly in Philadelphia recently. The de
ceased. 1t viii be remembered, was the
man vino captured john 4 Surratj, for
whom the government offered "a reward
Of SO, 600. Hereeeived from the govern
mont but $4,000, and Ste. Marie iEsti-
uteda suit for $4,000, the remainder of
the reward. The deceased was n native
of Canada. and was Il Yeals OF age
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

III handling the body, and one of them
suffered from gangrene OF the hand,
caused by its being frostbitten. There
seems to be no doubt that Newhouse fell
y victim TO rash experiment.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

SAID Pennsylvania political orator.
warming up as he approached the eli
max Of his speech: Let us conduct
this campaign. fellow-citizens. upon the
~ Hsiples enumerated hy dlc Immortal
Linz In. With ma1ice towards aH anl
charity 10 none.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03
ar La C,.nese Democrat. :

Fannie Nevins, of la Crosse,
recently sailed started for Halifax, where
she goes to spend the winter with her
uncle. Judge Jackson, formerly OF Mln-
eral Point now American consul at tilt9
place. -Chas Williams, OF la Crosse has
been held $500 bail on charge q
rape
Lafayette County.
Tan large barn on the farm OWED b.
Mr.. Joseph White. near Cottage Inn,
was destroyed by fire recently Il was
one Of the finest barns IN southwestern
Wisconsin-120 feet long, with wing 80
feet built IL very best manner. Zen
head OF horses, several hundred bushels
Of wheat, and nearly all Of his farm ma
chincg were IN thc barn, and were de-
strogtl The fire commenced about
midnight, and was undoubtedly the
work Of M incendiaTy.
Marquette oUHty
Nh. O'B1ENIss, recently, while hunt
ing, saw a huge serpent III the Grand
River marsh, whose length, p the terror
inspired by the monster, nc did not cal
cciate Hon. VIM. Peters, Of Monteilo,
is reminded by this circumstance tha1
twenty years ago last SUMMER he aaEg
the same snake, GA the same marsh
AIr. Peters says the snake would meas
ura full sixteen feet IN length ri that
time, and about aiGit on ten inches IN
circumference.
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IN C,l.l- 100 600 -
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WV i''l - i''iil''@I ''''"l' NC
''o'l5
o"i9za"'ie '''a"ty'
AT Sc" london, recently, Af. 1fof-
con Robertson ill industrious, honest
ana Respectable eliligii, dollS Vel ~
/ BUSINESS .@'thd Alinseli unable 80 collect
moneys non QUE nun, though mere fhatl
%z0o was MS Que, became distressed
aooSla some small real estate pay meHts
','-Il :, 'i-i'- 81 ~ OWING IN Allt"aHKea.
Il bb'Aoil' J3}hpefaneht and the damp
stoo-4E Hsta OF i}St week ptaTeJ Oh ms
5--'u1'. '. ..l ne attempted 20 smash ms
iies@' WIN ms VIE potato mailet she
lot3 IL from nm a1't Went ton assistance.
pm 1fluffiSo 10 md illa lach, ki.ife
ps'si'd d'ep Ia ms Ihfoaj- tie lett 2
we ana one elli'a
Racine 1a"n'y,
LEE turner's o. E2clne federated them
ne" hail September y. Bach's Mil
Walfae band was present, "A fire
/ pEoE9 'lit IT, q barn owned by Mr.. Pier
95ll; IL .1't55StJHtl LVtebi4E. Inc o.tth
vas oltlIel5 G,es'Lo5ed7 and one horse
consumed - lhe Hahles.
Rock s.""a.,'
AiEasIa. tEET kEGLER. lumber
merchants 1t Belolt, report business very
blak. During the last year dis firm
/ gCI owen D .atE Geo feet 81 hmm hes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.

"i''Ata+'-
The Reform congressional convention
Of the third district met at BOsc0bel
Sept. y. On the 10Th ballot Charles
Thompson, OF Green county, was nond-
mated for Congress. 4 platform was
adopted and the convention adjourned.
/ In the sixth congressional district the
/ Reform convention met at Oshkosh
sept ~ lion. Gabriel J. Bo5iek,
! Speaker OF the assembly last winter,
vas unanimously nominated. MI. i5oaeA
was present and accepted the honor.
THE Reformers Of the fourth district,
In convention assembled in Milwaukee,
nominated Samuel Riudskopf, of Nil
/ waueae. as thcir candidate gor Congress.
Penn ro.-- -,-rl-l,,n f.n ~.
oil,1, ,l;t, -;l-(- - I, IA - c. III
So % Hon i 8 1reD;il rraleni
i,cl5T,benf vas -l,,a,,ir,gI,er-- ra-n,.7ai-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

Mr.. Stone, q well-known and excel
lent Christian gentleman. belonging to
one Of the Murray Hail churches, IN
New York city, was up III the country
In the summer, and leaning that au
evening prayer meeting vas iu progress
ut the village church, walked in and took
seat in the bacl, part of the room.
The brother in the chair conducting the
meeting, observing the stranger, left his
seat, and coming 10 Mr.. Stone, said 5a
him
. What is your name
= Ny name is Stone
:. Where are Won from =
81 [ am from the city OF New York.
- Are You one of the Eord's people p
Il hope that | am, answered Mr.
Stone, with becoming humility The
presiding genius, satisfied with the am
swcls to ms catechisn. returned to his
elevated seat. and at the end cf the
hymn rose and said
- VIII Brother Stone, froE New erik,
favor us with lew remarks
Mr.. Stone, willing TO TO what he
could, and having often been told by the
New York Observer 10 do Ill the country
what he would IN the city, rose and
made Il few practical observations to the
best Of his ability. No sooner had he sat
down than the Presiding EIdeT rose and
sand.
VIII Brother Stone, of New York.
ask the Lord 10 bless his fcebIc re
murka ?"
Undisnayed by this commentary on
his sVe1ch. Mr.. Stone offered prayer,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

LIGHTNING entered the telegraph Of
flee at kevaunee. recently, setting fire
70 the window castings, but doing little
damage. -Jno. Fitzgibbon and Jacob
Calf. both farmers and old settlers of
hewaunee, died recently very suddenly.
la Crosse S0E18fy-
STATE Treasury Agent, c. 4. Ebert,
of Milwaukee Is ia this city, looking up
some Of the peddiers who failed to pay
the State license. Since here he has
found two and walked them mp to the
tune of so for one and so for the 9th
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

TaERE is great activity at the Little
Suamico MIL, late A. G. COINS, prepar-
atorv to the introduction Of ehingle ma
cliue,y, They have now !, 800, 900 feet
Of logs to begin on Eldred's new
min averages 100000 shingles day,
bat they experiences considerable Diff
Gully in getting logs TO the mill.
John Leigh, of Oconto, has got over
, 100000 feet OF lumber down the river
lately
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

IEG Chippewa river, at Chippewa
Fails, recently rose sevaufoot lii twenty
tou- hougs-lhe rev bridge across
tn aver ogtwoen the Falls and French
town is approaching completion, brit
progress j. rather slow for want OF ma
tcljel.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03
Racine taUniy

TIE Turner's Of Racine dedicated their
new hall September y. Bachs Mil
wauisac band was present,-A fire
broke 1Ht in q barn owned by Mr.. Pier
SON, IN &agetovn, recently. The barn
was entirely destroyed, and one horse
consumed b. the flames.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-10-03

At Kenosha Sept ., as William
Quail, q brakeman Ola the Rockford Di-
vision d tie Northwestern Railroad.
was engaged Ia uncoupIing cars in mo-
ton, he was caught by the train and
thrown under the wheels One truck
OF freight car passed over his body,
maocling him horribly, and causing
death IN q few minutes. ). Slos-
son. eft Kenosha, whose funeral took
place Sept. 3. was n prominent mer-
chant of the city, who commenced brsi-
ness there I'm 1919.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09
Dailu Commercial.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard N. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. Ferris.
tY- For Terms. etc., zee Second Fugs.


It il stated that three conductors OF tho Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western Railroad have
been discharged for embezzlement.
The fires around Egg Harbor and Elwood In
New Jersey, continued yesterday. At Elwood
the flames spread from tho right to the eft-hand
side Of the railroad, toward the "Atlantic" cram
berry meadow.
The twentieth annual exhibition of the Berks
county Agricultural Society began at Reading
Yesterday with larger display than in any pre-
yions year 1t WAS visited by thousands of peo-
pie.
The parade of Knights Tempar at Trenton,
n. j., Yesterday, was a very 6no one, five COM
msnderies being represented.
A temperance camp meeting of the New En-
gland states began at Portland, Me-, yesterday,
With fair attendance. Addresses vera made by
Governor Dngley, Ex-Governor Perham and 9TH
eT.
At Louisville, on Monday night, George NJ
Daily, q street railroad officer. was shot dead by
]. NJ. Cole q railroad CLERK.
William McIntire and his wife Mary fatally
beat Thomas Rodgers with lathing hatchet
aud club in Brooklyn on Monday night They
vvere arrested,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

The following transfers in real estate have
been made in the country round about us since
our last report
Geo. W. Ingram, real estate agent at Middle
to xn sold, last week, the farm of Il. Jones to
Geo. Wiggin, of Brooklyn also the farm Of
VIM. Deshane to Joseph Peacock. Terms IN
both cases private.
John d. Burton, administrator OF James Ford,
deceased, sold tract of 80 acres in Kenton
Hundred, Kent county DEL, for $40 per acre,
and another of 1G acres. for S8 81 per acre.
Milton Wlckersham sold his property, the
clover farm" in Newlin, Chester county, 81
aoros and 81 perches, to Wm. b. Sweaten, OF
Chester, Delaware county, for $1,000.
The lands late of Samuel I. Price, near Ken
ton, have been sold to James Williams, (Con-
gressional candidate OF that town. as follows ;
The home farm, containing 1873 acres, the i'm
provements upon which are a two,story frame
dwelling house, barn, stables and other out
buildings for S1l.50 per acre. Also the tract
situated in Dover Hundred, containing 1s acres,
for So per acre
The Loud farm near Easton, Talbot county,
lately the pi operty of George +. Anderson, was
sold last week k to Mr.. II. NJ. Jackson of Pennsyl-
yana, for $500. 1t contains 1857 acres.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

lhe Republican Convention of South CARROLL
10 met at Columbia yesterday. f. NJ. Wilder,
p,'s'naster ,s was elected temporary chairman,
IOe'eathg Og Congressman Elliott. After the APP
FO,uaneht OF committee oil credentials, the
usshtlon adjourned until to-day. 1t il ex-
FgSseu osehat mat "a new man will be nominated for
toI,o mI,olnlnatlons for Congress have been made ~
,Sa aVMs oNs John q Smith by the Republicans of
tae tl Sfd district Of Ohio Jeremiah NJ. Williams
y mug rne democrats, 2nd Alabama.
,Iisse. ,Iisae republican State Central Committe of
ton a,r''url 'a met at st. Louis yesterday resol-
aon was adopted calling tile State Convention
,e. resa,s AZ Jefferson City, on the 23d inst, to
Ipl menSina 'ne principles of the party but recon-
II d1s will place the party amongst the following
daysago. r'' i''Ae'' hohih@'eu ie"
uan,s aae pemocratic Convention of Massachusetts
tbes. euss at Worcester to-day, 1t was believed
O'v loO n iasl night that ex-Mayor CASTOR, Of Bos-
msiior "o"d be nominated for Governor hy accla-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09
--------------------
sgOnHta of Trade.

aEETINd OF THE MANAGERS LAST EVENING a--yARI-
oUs huBJEcrs UNDER DISCUSSION.
lilo managers OF the Board of Trade met last
evening, for the first time since the Summer va
cation. There was general attendance, inclu-
ling Messrs. Lea, Warner Garrett, Gibbons,
Belts, Alendinhall, Bradford, Van Trump, Croas-
dale, Worrel, Jenkins, Head, Capelle, and
Stone.
Mr. Capelle, from the Committe on the Penns-
grove Ferry, reportedthat the I'dh dde has been
put OIL the route, and is understood to be fairly
supported. The Committee WAS discharged.
The finances OF the Board were stated 10 be in
fair condition. The subject Of annual dues,
1c., was Left to the Finance Committee, aud
will come up, according the charter, at the all
nua meeting, early in October.
Ii was proposed to hold an annual dinner, at
which all members Of the Board, by the payment
Of their annual dues, should be entitled to seats.
and resolution to this effect, offered by Mr..
Heald was referred to a special committee, con-
aisting Of MesArs. Gibbons, jenkins, and Men
dlnball.
The Franklin Institute Industrial Exhibition
shortly to be held in Philadelphia, was referred
to by Mr.. Belts, and on his motion . resolution
waS adopted calling il to the attention of Will
lnington manufacturers.
Mr.. Croasdale offered the following, which
was adopted
hsolctd: That the Board learns with satis-
iavhuh VI tho UNI nutcuhilcti
Mbltion about TO be held at Middetown, and
counsels Cur manufacturers and merchants, and
our people generally to lend it all the encourage
ment in their power.
Mr. Gibbons spoke of the favorable situation
u this city for the shipment of grain, including
tie crop Of the Peninsula, and also grain from
the West, and mentioned the extensive and cost
" elevators and other appliances built in Balti-
more, Philadelphia, and New York, to secure
this trade. In his Judgment, there was nothing
Which Wilmington could now better do than to
secure the erection of an elevator here.
The President of the Board. Mr.. Lea, said he
had in his possesHion plans of anew elevator.
built at Peoria, H., holding 250,000 bushels of
grain. and costing but 500 0c0.
The following resolution was adopted
hesoloed That special committee of three
he appointed, nf which the President shall be
Chairman. to take into consideration the subject
Of the erection of grain elevator in this city,
with instructions to report plan and cost Of a
suitable elevator, and any further suggestions
on tho subject that in their Judgment may be
important.
The President appointed Messrs. Head and
stone the other two members OF the Committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

iauE MILF FOUND Against THE ALLEGED eMud-
0LERs-orHER BUSINESS.
Yesterday afternoon, at 5 O'Clock, the L. y.
court re-assembled, and the Petit Jury was dis
missed until 10 o'clock this morning.
The Grand Jury returned late in tho after
noon, and reported that the following true bills
had been found.
Against " II. Ellegood for importing goods
'ontrary to law.
Against Andrew II. Baker ard W. S. Crosby,
Tor the same offence.
AGAINST Joseph Ellegood, for smuggling.
Against John Mullegan, Michael Coneway.
Daniel Collins and Allen Thompson for retail
ing liquor without license.
Against George WhItelock for selling liquor
without general license.
This case was postponed ON account OF the alb
senee OF material witnesses.
THIS MORNINGS SESSION.
lle court reassembled at 10 o'clock, Judge
bradford presiding.
Ihe cases OF Allen Crosby and JOS Ellegood
we're postponed until the next session Of the
.our' and the principal held in $4,000 bail, and
ue witnesses in $500 bail each for their appear
anee a. that time.
Andrew ii. Baker confessed to violation of
"e revenue laws and was fined 800 aud costs.
q, All the other cases were either referred to the
treasury department for settlement, or post
pv,eu n until the next term of court
II, lne case OF Allen Wayne Thomas WAS tried by
nie @ Jury and convicted of selling liquor without
uuense vs He was required to pay 81, 900 fine and
Imprisoned for six months.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

TWO YOUNG MEN CAPTURED IN AN ATTEMPT TO
BELL STOLEN wAToH-oNE OF THEM CONFESS
Ell To HAVING ROBBED A HOUSE IN vINELAND, N.
j.
This morning, two young men appeared at the
jeweliy store OF I U. Buth, 7th and Market
streets, and attempted to dispose of firstrclass
ladies' gold watch. The actions of the two hay
ing convinced Mr. Bush that something war
wrong, he quietly had Chief Brady informed Of
the circumstances AID they were arrested
Upon their appearance at police head. quar-
ters, the younger Of the two confessed to nay
ing stolen tue property with money and other
articles from the house of Mr. Kinder, of Vine
! md. N. j. on Sunday last, whle he, with his
family, were out riding.
They gave their names as Joseph Morris and
Lewis Foster. Mr.. Rlnder has been telegraphed
to by Chief Brady in regard to the matter. In
the meantime, the two young men are held for
a hearing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

KENSETr SQUARE, Sept =.
WIN. Pyle, OF Kennett township, and Evan t.
swayne, of Kennett borough, authorized agents
of the s. P. @. A, had warrant issued Oh
Tuesday morning for the arrest of the firm Of
Sill and Bailey, charged with cruelty to animals,
in the shape of muzzling calves and not allow
ing them to the COWS for twenty-four hours
Marshall Bailey, answering to the summons for
the firm, aud admitting the charges Squire
Passmore imposed fine Of twenty dollars and
costs. MIR. Bailey paid the costs, and appealed
from the decision given by Squire Passmore.
Dealers in COWS and calves will wait the action
of the courts with interest
Mr.. Joseph Taylor, father of Bayard Taylor.
gave dinner to his many friends 10 day, Tues
day. the 9th, i'll honor of his 79.h birth day.
The ground is su dry in this section thai far
mers are unable to plow. We have not had a
rain to amount to anything for one month.
E. p. Mercer while unloading some new stoves
at the corner of State and South Union St to-day
let one fall ON the pavement, which judging
from the pieces, would now make more than a
TEMPLATE stove.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

COCHRAN GRANGE, Sept. 7, 1874.
GENTLEMEN Il have the honor to ackrowl-
edge the receipt Of your letter OF the 1st inst.
nomination by the Democratic convention, as
sembled at Dover on tho 9th ult, as th candi-
date OF the Democratic party of Delaware for
Governor, and asking my acceptance of the
same.
l should feel that had done great injustice
to friends both in and out of the Convention
were to decline an honor 10 magnanimously
bestowed by them and for which / return my
most grateful acknowledgements.
hereby endor the principles enunciated i'll
the resolutions adopted by the Convention rs
the platform Of tn Democratic party.
l can offer no better pledge to my friends for
the unseltsh manner in which they have accept
cd me as their standard bearer and in the com
ing canvass than my past record, and should We
be 30 fortunate as TO consumate the work SO no.
bly, begun the election of the whole Democratic
ticket on the Sd day of November next-no ef-
fort on my part, as Chief Executive, shall be
wanting to carry out the wishes and best inter-
ests OF the people of the whole State.
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me again to
tender you and through you to the members of
the Convs ntion, my hearty appreciation Of the
hattering manner in which you have been pleas
ed to speak Of my nomination.
Hoping to have the opportunity Of expressing
to you my sincere thanks for the honor conferred
when shall have the pleasure of personal i'm
teryiew with You, with sentiments OF high re-
gard,
remain with much respect,
Yours very truly,
JOHN T.. COCHRAN.
To WILLIAM DEAN, ESQ.,, and Others Committee
OF the Democratic State Convention.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

nina. 'uo 18Th of August, the bodies of five
A r'o .n.', were found in San Luis Park Colorado.
dat hf,sor boD Of the party named Packer, reported
nounto,na ,iau suffered terrible hardships III the
np;a[a Tsa drawn lots to see Who should be shot to
discnyaral9 l9ou Tor the others. It has now been
Chopnnoe ! mat Packer murdered these men by
them n, l on their heads with hatchet, robbed
told tbe ,e1a ehelr money and other property, and
He hae ha ,ale OF cennibalsm to conceal the crime.
Aael Swou oue9 lodged in jail His victims were
cahiotnia iron, from Missouri Geo. Noon, from
been from 0hal shannon W. Bell, supposed to have
nsmeS ned F"esl See1 from Philadelphia. and derman
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-09

TIE LATE MASSACRE OF coLoRED PRIsoNERs.
MEMPHIS, Sept. 8.
Governor Brown arrived here yesterday from
the scene of the late massacre of colored per-
sons It is believed that only five of the six
teen prisoners were killed. One negro who was
wounded, is getting we'll and it is thought that
the rest escaped. Governor Brown declares he
will leave nothing unturned TO ferret out the
authors of the bloody deed. The Grand Jury ia
engaged in an indictment against the jail break
ara