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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

Tho Citizens National Bank of Washington
removed from Hagerstown--be business to-
dsv Expos tmaster General Creswell is one
of ia directors, and on the.1st Of January next he
will succeed Mr. Tome as its President.
The firm of Harbaugh Matthias Il Owens, of
tbe superior Iron Mill, AZ Pittsburg, have gone
into involuntary bankruptcy. They suspended
few days since.
The Newport and Cincinnati Bridge Company
hronght suit at Newport KY, on Saturday to re-
cover from the Louisville Short Line Railroad
s3ONOO arrears of rent for the bridge, and to OBJ
IAN the appointment Of a Receiver for the road.
The War Department has been officially adj
vsed of the defeat of a gang of depredating In
dians in Wyoming by detachment of troops un-
der Captain Bates with twenty-five Indians
Killed and about one hundred wounded two
soldiers killed and three wounded. The Indians
ted after half an hours fighting, leaving their
children in the lodges.
A square of small dwellings, in New Orleans,
was burned yeaterday. Loss, $4,000.
Van Ness, alias Livingston, arrested in Rich
mond, Va, three weeks since, on charge Of hay-
ing forged the name OF Commodore Vanderbilt
ia large amount of paper, was discharged on
Saturday. the prosecution failing to get Witness
@, against him. His family, who had been con-
fined as yagrants, were released, and all were
ordered to leave the city in twenty-four hours.
Joseph Reid, brass founder OF Brooklyn,
was killed. in drunken quarrel in New York
saloon OH Saturday night. He rose from table
and went to the counter, whore Michael II. But
Ter was standing, quarrelled with Butler, was
knocked down twice, and died in falling the
second time.
John Elliot, colored cook of hotel in st.
Lonia, was found dead on the lower hall Of the
hotel on Saturday morning, he having been
murdered with dirk. Another colored man
named Lawson, suspected OF the murder, has
been arrested.
Dennis Sharkey, one of the three men who at
tempted to murder Alfred Queen or Green, at
Jermyn, in Luzerne county, last Tuesday, was
su-estef on Saturday night and lodged in the
W.ksbarre Jail, Ha had a bullet hole in one of
bic ankles, received at the time OF the aifray.
A three mile scull race at Peekskill on Sat
urd@' between Ten Eyck and Baldickman, was
won isy the former by half length. Time, %
minutes, IA seconds.
The Nutuals defeated the Chicago club at CHI
cago on Saturday by score of to 2.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

Inc first town well has Just been dug in Bar
'ff,asY;ine, Knox county, Ky. Local option
r. Matermelons are only five cents apiece in
n1oNIlhnis' Ga,, and first class cole ls within
ule reach of the humblest
Ihe clubs of London are simply cooperative
s sol'A institutions, one of the aims of which is
~, ave , the members sumptuous fare at the low
est possible rates.
.oA "A friend friend invited Horace Greeley to call and
na, n.Ul' n.' ending the invitation with, "If am
ss,l ,. az nome you can always see my wife" Oh"
tne philosopher, ~ don't think it's well to
@"o practice Of that" And it isn't.
distinction without diiferance," was what
AMY n9s'tucky farmer thought when seven or
and sle eh men called him out of bed the other night
boo. compelled him to give them several sides of
steaI se' saying they must have food but couldn't
Ia meh ,'si you see young fellow strike a match
snma1 e1' MS cigar, and then restore the uncon-
auu '', fragment to his vest pocket accept it az
boah liiat he has been reading some good
mem ailhe In the Necessity Of economy for young
A'e' about to marry.
tic eiS %p,nan !. IN hernight clothes, dragging lit
'coma "ish n' her at great speed, and crying
fnrn1S s'ohg at one o'clock in the morning
not y9t ~ sensation in indianapolis which hat
FORE ,ho oeen explained, as she disappeared be.
on nv ne amazed residents could interview hel
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
NIiddietoyvn Items
Especially Reported for the Commercial
MrDDy rrouNr Auo q

Especially Reported for the Commercial
MpDLETowN, Aug. 8.
Saturday was gala day with the colored peo-
pie, it being the occasion of grand parade of
societies known as True Lights, Good samari-
tane, and Daughters of Samaria." The process
sion was headed by Harding's Independent Brass
Band, of Wilmington. After parading through
the principal streets, the societies repaired TO
Daletown where dinner and refreshments were
provided. Addresses were made by Revs. j. w.
Brown. Jas. Wilmer, and others.
Mrs. Mary A, wife OF Jas. X, Hoffecker, Esq,
died suddenly, Saturday morning. The funeral
takes place to-day.
Mrs. H. Backiston, accompanied her daugh-
ter to the depot, Saturday morning and while
waiting for the train was taken with paralysis
and had to be taken home in a carriage. She
has been subject to these attacks.
Last week, man supposed to be one OF the
many tramps with which our town is infested,
entered the house of Mrs. Hardcastle. he
aroused the servant girl, who on speaking to
him. notified him of his detection and he made
his escape. The next morning the doors of the
house were found open.
Rev. DR.. Matlacl preached in his church, yes
terday morning and evening. Rev. Mr. Butler
preached in his chnrch in the morning, but was
not able to hold service in the evening. Rev.
Patton, who has been away for several weeks,
is expected home this week, and DIR. Matlack Will
be away during this month, to attend several
camp meetings. OBSERVER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
stuffed Dog for Cherry rlme

A Worcester boy was engaged in nocturnal
cherry stealing short time ago. and was OBJ
served by the owner of the fruit, who unnoacea
by the young robber, placed large stuffed dog
at the foot of the tree, and retired to watch the
resnIt of the strategy The boy, about descend
mo observed the dog. and then the fun COM
meen,ced. He wh;stled, coaxed, threatened una
vailngIy the animal never moving and finally
the youth. accepting the inevitable, settled down
to m passing the night in the tree, after some on,
hours had passed, YEARLY enough 70 Ine traa Iao'
nnmng from the house, asked hlm how he came
tn be- IN the tree to which the boy answered
hat be took to it to save himself from the dog,
Who had chased him quite distance. IL lsn
healthy for smaller boy to say stuneo oos u
that youth now.-Sprtnghetd hepuO"cd'''
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
New Advertisements, To-day.

Soda water-E Mclna |, Breyity
Linen suits-M l. Lichtenste'n Brevlty
rurniture--L + Adair, Brevity
Elucat,Dnal-FrieLds ch0ol
pariware- Truman x shaw
Funeral notices
Educa .ional--Ella X Pusey
Pi mos and organs-Robelen 4 Bro
Sorrel horse for sale-henry Bradley
Pasture Tor horses--D Lemon
SEfeware1Blafik 5T 4ai9 9pdw wt2q sa999r S9a lost
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
1eaths.

CHANBEhS.-0n Seventh day morning, sth month
1st, James T. Chambers.
Interment will take place from his late residence.
No S22 Washington street, ,on Second day afternoon
the sd inst, at O'Clock. The friends OF the faruy
are invited to attend without further notice.
G1oD.-on the 1st inst, in this city, John Cool, in
the 5lth year of his age
The relatives and friends of the 'amlg are re-
specially invited to attend his funeral from his late
residence, No. 5l3 W. Fourth street, on Tnrd-daf
afternoon, to leave the house at 81 ocOck. TO prj
ceed to Wilmington and Brandywne Cemetery
NIvEN.-on August I'd, Hannah NJ. Niven, in the
Goth year of her age
Funeral to leave the residence OF her husband, No.
2l5 Poplar Street, on Wednesday next, August 9th
at 80 p. NJ. 10 proceed to kiverview Cemetery
Ser, Ices at O'Clock. kea ivcs and friends invited
to att nd without further notice.
BRITTON.-On Saturday, Aug. ist, Martha NJ, wife
OF John ii Britton in the both year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited TO attend her funeral from the
residence OF her husband, 70l Tatnall Street, on
Wednesday afternoon next. service at o'cOck p.
NJ. Internent at Rivervew Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

Fl ATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DlsBuRsLMENrs.
Afnll and complete statement OF the receipts
and disbursements of the Soldiers Monument
ASSOCIATION is furnished for publication by DR..
W. b. Nolen, Treasurer, and will be found OF in
'efest at this time. We had expected to publish
1t to day, but will give it tomorrow.
STAY OF EXECUTION GRANTED.
Ihrongh the exertions of Mr.. Crozer, better
known az I'VE the People," a subscription of
Two hundred and ten dollars, in liquidation of
me debt of the Association has been obtained
Eom twelve gentlemen, and a stay of execution
hss been granted, 30 tina the sale by the sheriff
VIII not take place on Saturday, as advertised.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

COOK, YEsTEnDAY-A COW AND CALF PERISH IN
THE FLAMES.
Especial to the Commercially
NEWARK, Aug. 8.
Yesterday afternoon, about o'clock, smoke
was discovered issuing from the barn on the
farm of Mr.. Cook formerly owned by Alexander
Crawford, and occupied by Samuel Draper,
about two miles from Newark. near Ogletown;;
Mr.. Draper's family, except the housekeeper and
two children, were at camp-meeting.
The fire burned very rapidly and in a short
space OF time consumed the barn and all the
outbuildings, with their contents of wheat,
hay and oats, being the whole of the crops. The
dwelling house which stood near was saved ,i og
by the wind being in an opposite direction. All
tie furniture was removed by the neighbors in a
damaged condition. One COW and calf perished
in the flames. Almost all tile farming imple-
ments were saved.
The origin of the fire is not known, and an es-
innate of the loss has not yet been made. The
buildings were insured in the Penna. Mutual, OF
West Chester.
The estimated amount of wheat consumed was
800 bushels. The hay amounted to 4O tons, and
the oats was the crop Of Is acres.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

About a ton of ice is used every, night 70 cool
the air that is pumped into the House Of Com
Mons The air Is filtered and rendered absolute
ly pure.
Patrick" said the priest, "How. much hay
did Won steal?" "Well, may as well confess TO
vonT reverence for the whole stack for am 60
Ing after the balance of it to night.
4 blast of from $500 to 5000 tons was made by
the Toniber Brook Mining Company IN MOTIFS
county. N. j., recently. exceeding in magnitude
sny ever before accomplished in America.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

John Hughes, coal trimmer fell into the
hold of schooner, at Baltimore, on Saturday,
and died of his injuries in few hours.
Adam G.. Rose, conductor of freight train on
the Lebanon Valley Raroad was killed on Sat
urday afternoon, while shifting cars, at Sinking
Springs, about six miles from Reading.
Congressman Platt, of Virginia, has brought
suit for libel against the Sunday Gazette, OF
Washington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

The Maryland Editorial excursion, which was
to have left Baltimore on Wednesday next, for
the Atlantic beach in Worcester county, has been
postponed for the present. This has been
caused by the delay in obtaining the tents with
which the Association was to camp out and the
failure Of the editors who intended to participate
to respond promptly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
nec,,ne OF BathIng at Newport.

Writing of the general desertion of the surf
at Newport correspondent says "The bath
ing season comes late and goes early great
proportion of the bathers are children and nurs-
es. Now and then mamma takes a coy little dip
in the waves, and at intervals one sees a party
of young people, two or three OF those VINO Ia
ter will figure in muslin and grenadine, and one
or two of the bronzed boat heroes, who have
lust come from their triumph or defeat And
the young ladies OF to-day are no timid expert
menters in bathing They do not need much
assistance from the bronze heroes. Ihey are
more likely to strike out boldly ON the rising
crest of a great wave and come riding in victori-
ously ahead The fashion of muscular exercise,
the long course of sliding and shedding ana
skating aud boating, and wadlng since early
childhood has brought about this happy result Tor
the girl of this generation. 1t may seem a little
angular that with such dexterity our young lady
does not make daily visit to the SURF. But
there is involved here the subtle question OF Dc
comingness. Do the best she may, her appear
ance on the return trip il not lovely. III she
goes in with abundant locks streaming to the
breeze there do remain few girls OF the nlne-
teenth century whose locks are aDunuant-she
comes out with them cinging 80 closely uat
both abundance and color are lost TO the eye
If she wears an oil-silk cap for protection, the
effect is still more hideous. Everybody knows
how the bathing suit suffers sea change INTO
something new aud htrahSei anu aiVu-
pether that no device will serve to beau
| tfy the bather. Add to this the wearisome de-
tails of the toilet before and after and the long
interval II the hair is unprotected from the wa
ter ere is again t for dressing, ana ocstu m is VT
| tie wonder that girls, especially IN society
have gradually come to regard the surf-bathing
as more of h trouble than pleasure. But to
thuse valiant ones who still cling to their bath,
let me give a bit of advice. Choose always a
| black woolen bathing dress trimmed with wnlte
braid. Follow suit with black straw nat, low
crowned and crossed in basket, or any fantastic
device with white braid and the effect after
wetting will be far less Objectionable than am any
Of the grays, reds and blues. Black drenched
with water presents tat snng p gSoay sy prety rpp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

AN UNKNOWN UEN NIIE7IA1' rN''I77 HI'O" THE d I'1n
Err ''sUE," ON SATURDAY.
Especial to the Commercially
CAPE MAY, N. j., Aug. 2.
A stranger fell from the upper deck of the
steamer Sue on Saturday afternoon on her down
trip, when ten miles above Cape May. lady
gave the alarm and they backed the steamer
and lowered boat and caught him, but life was
extinct and could not be restored. As he float
ed and froth was at his lips, he must have had
commissions. He was fine looking, very well
dressed, and weighed about two hundred
pounds Nothing was found on his person to
identify him. He held a ticket to Loves, Cape
Henlopen, where the boat was bound after land
ing at Cape May, He was entirely unknown on
board. His body was brought here for inquest.
.InuN McMAKIN.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

MORE LARGE TRAINs.-All the trains which
left this city, this morning, were unusually large,
especially those which came up and ran down on
the Delaware Division. The up train consisted
of eleven cars, all filled, and the train down was
made up Of six passenger one mail and one ex-
press cars. The through trains were proportional
" as large, the one north consisting of eleven
pas ienger and two express and baggage cars and
one mail car.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
Newark Items.
Especially Reported for the CommerciaLl
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Especially Reported for the Commercially
NEWARK, Aug 8.
Between the Red Lion camp-meeting and the
colored camp at the Buck, our liverymen made
quite harvest. All the teams i'll this part of
the country were called into requisition. The P.
& ID. R. R. ran down a good number to Red
Lion.
Last week, one of our former tax collectors,
who had tax bill against a party to whom he
owed store bill, which the latter declined to
pay but desired to credit the collector on his ac-
count with the amount, brought suit and obtain
ing Judgment seized the horse and cart of the
delinquent on the street. The owner then
came and paid the tax bill and costs. How
about this d? Z.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

MELONS The melon season has fairly opened,
and water melons and cantelopes are already be-
coming plentiful The prices for the former
fruit are very moderate, but the latter are high
as yet. Good watermelons can be bought for
from % to so cents and even lower. Cantelopes
are selling at from SOC to 9l.25 per basket, and
not excellent fruit even at this price.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
Reception 90 NIr Jewell.

Ex Governor Jewell Postmaster General is
expected home from Russia about August 10,
anl Hartford is taking steps to suitably receive
him, A call s extended IN the Hartford papers
~ ~el'i2eus of Hartford, without regard to politi-
ca preferences to Join in a meeting for making
arrangements, to be held at the City Guard Ar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

Nhai can be more startling than to see deli
cate and fascinating Young lady with long train
suddenly turn around, without giving the unsus-
Eecung individual behind her any warning what
e Yer gently stoop, reach back with her right
I NJ and kick desperately She is going to
eF '-S the street. and is merely switching of her
TIA, U for the new direction
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

New CASTLE IMpRovEMENTs.-Ihe new houses
of VIM Holschumakeri Esq, near the depot, at
New Castle, have been completed and are now
ready for their occupants. They have all been
rented, except the large one at the corner of
the two intersecting streets. which will be occu-
pied by MIR. Hoschumaker's son, as bakery
and general provision store. The block pre-
sents a very fne appearance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

THE COMING FALL REGATTA. boat clubs
ale already making preparations for the regatta
in September, which will probably occur on the
last Saturday in that month. Each club is prac-
ticing continually and the new club expects to
be ready by the time specified to enter on the
race. The Uidine club are making efforts to
purchase a new gig, to be ready in time for the
cnntaht. s.la.ssl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

IT Will BE DISMISSED ON "WEDNESDAY.
New YORK, Aug. 2.
The libel suit against Titon came up in Brook
lyn, this morning. Judge Riley read his deci-
sion, giving notice that he would dismiss the
case on Wednesday next, to which day the Gaze
was adjourned.
The Judge said he made this pcstponement to
allow the complainant to apply to the Supreme
Court for mandamus to compel him to pro-
ceed, when he would cheerfuly do so.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03
Found Drowned.

AN UNKNOWN MAN PICKED Up IN DRAWERS
GREEK.
Especial to the Commercial.l
MIDDLETowN, Aug 8.
An unknown white man was found drowned
on Friday evening in DIawyers creek, near
Odessa From tablet found in his pocket it
would appear that he had been engaged in drov.
ing. An inquest was held, and verdict OF
indicate that there had beenfoul play.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

PosrPoNEMENT OF TIE PRES DENTS VISIT TO NOR
RlsrowH.
MoRRIsrowN, Aug 8.
The President has postponed his visit here till
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

NEw HOTEL AT NEW CAsTLE.-There is pro-
liability that new and large hotel will be built
near the Tasker Works, in New Castle, before
the close of the present season. The hotel will
be erected near the new houses which have just
been completed, and will be adapted to the
wants of the workmen in the new mills
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

BOARDING HOUSE CLOSED. D.-The Boarding
House at 506 Market street, which has been kept
for more than a year past by Mrs. p A. Town
send is now closed, her furniture having been
sold to-day under landlords warrant The
house will not Immediately bere opened, as Mrs.
T.'s lease does not expire until the 25th of
March next. She still holds the keys, and ex-
presses determination to rent out the rooms
singly for sleeping and other purposes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

The U. S. steamer Canandagua arrived at
Kew West on Saturday from Santiago de Cuba,
with all well on board. The ossipee lelt Key West
the same day for Punta Rosa.
The new torpedo boat Intrepid went into COM
mission at Boston on Friday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

RECOVERING. Mr.. Woodrow who fell from
his wagon on last Thursday, and whose life was
despaired Of, is now recovering from the effects
of the fall. His many friends will be glad to
hear of his imnroYed condition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

SUBSCRIPTION HoP.-A grand Subscription Hop
will be given at Brahdywine Springs on Thurs
day evening, August 1lth, which promises to be
be master of the ceremonier, and the managers
are E. Tatnall Warner, Granville Worrel,
VIM G.. Mendinhall, Charles W. Jones, Harry
Prettyman, Alexander Lowber and W. W. Pu ey.
Notwithstanding tickets are sold for the hop it
will still be select affair, and only those inyt-
ed will pc permitted to participate. Tickets for
lady and gentleman, including supper So.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

BASE BALL.-A match game of base ball was
played at 7th and Lombard streets, on Saturday
afternoon, between the Swab and National clubs,
which resulted in victory for the former by a
score of 13 to u. Only six innings were played.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

Cattle moderately active, and prices higher
Sales of seventeen hundred extra Penna. and
Western steers at 7@71ac fair to good, 6@61Sc;
common 4l15@511c. sheep dull sixteen thou
sand were sold 416@5ISc Hogs higher, with
sales Of 1000 lbs, $40. 75@l175.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

last, the residence of John Bradley, at Riddles
Banks, was entered by burglars, but nothing
was stolen. The family were sleeping up stairs,
but being aroused they prevented the taking
away of any property.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHNaToN, August 3.
Probabilities For the Middle States, the pres
sure will increase somewhat with northwest to
north east winds and generally clear and cool
weather except possibly hight rain on the coast
to-night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

Chicken cholera in the Neck district.
Taylor's Island camp, Aug o.
Geo. II. Brown & Bro have purchased the
basket factory of Richards Ashton, IN East
Cambridge.
The Beckwith's camp has been postponed to
August 49,
The peach shipments are already over.
The first fruits of Local Option in this county
WAS to free a man from six indictments for sell
ing liquor without license prior to its passage.
The Local Option law was defeated III the Sth
district, but the citizens of the district, ire
spective OF opinion on the subject, appear to- be
united in their opposition to the liquor traiic
and are using every means of dscouraging the
re-opening Of the trade in that locality.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-03

The 10TH STREET RESERVOIR reservoir
at 10th and Market SITS. was leaking badly this
morning, and up to the present writing all ef-
forts to find the leak were unavailing, and the
basin will be emptied IN order to mend the
hraa