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CRIME.
d Hen Robbed and Tied to a Railroad
1raek---lio Is Run 0ycr
and Killed. n


A. nam Robbed and 1tct ON n fsnilrond
Trncl&-ajna,llo 10 1sofenso 1nlntsolss
He In l1tsn over by u Train 1tnd D1os
OF H2iH InJnrfeh.
JEyrgnsoaytLLE, Iud., Aug. aa.-A frenol-
n,an, nnrpod AugsBt Gardner. who aald 10 "sa
from soymour Ind, while walking On .l'a track
of tho Jef1orsonvlllo. Madison Il indianapolis
Railroad, uoar nenryyllo, Ind, about 10 o'olock
last night, was attacked by three mon. They
took his rockot-book and e5, and tl'en tod him
on tho track will, rope. ovor en'all culvort'
anu left him. IEo succocdol IN getting tho
ropes that held Ills body united, but before ho
got tho That bo t tsn Left oe toet on ISoaInea @
lie, In That desperate 1nomontt threw l1is body
tho track Tho train ssehd day. Gy'f 91a o 1Sy fS
in tho culTTert, but crnwlel out, and
10y there IL nglt: llo M Tae IT, pskea sa,str up at !, an
passing freight.train arA brought to this city,
whero o revived sufficiently to make h tho a;s nn9ye "
o'clock i. m. There ID ITO Glow to tho perpo-
tratorB of tho crime.
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sptciai DsnaseA to The Ch.eado TrtoRnt.
UnuASA, O., Aug. 30.-A shooting ARRAY took
plaoo laat night At Wolclt l. Mnrrny's Wholesale
liquor houso. iii thin city, in which ono Eugene
Brown. colorod waitor at tho Weayer HouHo.
WON shot iii tho right side and seriously wot1ndcd.
md 10 Jamsa, Of Dayton, slightly In tho foot,
THE shooting WIS done by young mai iamoa
Alexander Kiksongcr, who cnmo up with tho
Dayton Base ball Club. The disturbance orig
inrIcd In tho Weaver liouae ut ten. Drown
stabbed Messenger in tho face with fork. Tho
latter drew n revolver, but was prevented from
using 1t by those prceont. Later IN the evening
tic parties met with tue above result
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kilograms received from Shreveport, La., bring
tho startling intelligence that /. budy of sol
armed negroes las assembled at Co.lehatta, and
that thu greatost alarm and cxcteinont prevails
Throughout tho Whole Upper Red River country.
The Immediate ohjeot of this gathering il not
stated. Later dispatches report thnt all III quiet.
Tho ringlcadera Layo beon arrested and aro now
iii mil.
, 1874-08-31
REGENERATION.


Of aacortatning Tho truth. And tho conclusion
roaclloti will be generally lndorHed BY oil far-
minded rerAons who have given tho ov1dorce
thus far ad1uced careful Rni impartial conR!d-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
success,nLife,

Perhaps the first and great requisite to per-
feet success in life is to be fully persuaded in
your mind what is the object you wish to a..s'',.
Many make their first false step by "a wavel.ng,
uncertain beginning. Not quite sure what their
true aim is, they waste precious tine and ac
quite habits that will unfit them for any patient
continuous or energetic labor.
Success must depend, in great degree, upon
the determination to concentrate ones self upon
the object of ones ambition, then, fully and
unchangeably decided, the plain path of hard
working perseverance, punctuality, and hones.y
should be pursued. There is no royal road to
success; for though, as David Copperfield has
told us, some happy talent and some fortunate
opportunity may form the two sides of the lad
der on which mon mount, the rounds Of Ithe lad
der must be made Of stuff to stand wear frd
tear.
For the first round there is perhaps no better
substitute than neutrality-suspicious.
that will lead one to work, to go over and over
the same dull routine of what is often merely
mechanical and uninteresting labor. 1t is doub.
ly needed at the commencement of business, for
here concentrate all the great obstacles that i'm
pede the way, so that it often seems that the
first third is the only really difficult port ON OF
the road to success.
| Puuctuality, though seemingly ranking among
the lesser virtues, its absence will occasion as
great evils as many graver fault, and it cannoi
- NiSIShpSN "Aei- IA any VI eho uopditihShtb VI
| life. The professional man is ruined without it
and in a business man its absence cannot bt
| tolerated.
Honesty is, if from selfish motives only, the
best policy. Honesty tnat will lift man not only
above dishonest act, but mean act, or unwor
| thy motive honesty that will extend into all lii
dealings, that will sllow shuffling or slirkin(
of duty, no appearance of wealth not actually
possessed, no extravaganza of living for himsel
or family that may not strictly and knowingly b,
allowed, without detriment to himself, or hi
business, or without injury to others.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
THE SOUTHERN ELECTIONS.

The North Carolina election took place yester-
day, and the success of the Democratic candidate
for Superintendent of Public Instruction
only State officer to bo chosen lis conceded, by
10000 majority. At the last State election, in
1872 there was Republican majority of less
than two thousand. The Democrats are also re-
ported to have carried seven of the eight Con-
gressonal dstricts-thus gaining two Congress-
men. There were numerous disturbances and
affrays, generally between parties of whites on
one side and Of coored men on the other, and a
large amount of bad blood seems to have existed.
This is to be mostly ascribed to the differences
over the Civil Rights BILL the excessive unpopu-
larity Of which, in the South, has greatly
weakened the Republican party. The elections
held within a few days in Kentucky Ten
nessee, North Carolina, and at Vicksburg all
show that except in one or two States, where the
colored vote is in the majority, the passage of
the Civil Rights bill by the Republicans of the
Senate, and the attempts to pass it in the House
have practically destroyed the Republican party
in those States. Senator Brownlow and Horace
Maynard perceive that i'll order to save any
thing they must take ground against the bill,
and while the former did so, most energetically,
several months ago, Mr.. Maynard has recently
followed suit
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
Newark Items.
Especially Reported for the commercal.l

Especially Reported for the Commercially
NEWARK, August 6.
We are to have baseball game, on Saturday
between two clubs of colored players, nine
from Elkton, and one from this place. We ex-
pect this to be an interesting game.
The Bay party referred to some days ago left
last evening for Delaware City, where they went
aboard their vessel. They expect to be at Lewes
to-day. About seventeen got aboard the cars,
and large number of people were on hand,
here, to see them off, and wishing them pleas
ant voyage.
The Cooch brothers are sending away about
twenty-five tons Of iron ore, each day. They
have been filling contract of one thousand
tons which is about done. They have other or
ders now to fill.
George f. Bailey 4 Co.'s circus will arrive
here on Monday morning next The Deer Par k
hotel takes forty of the members, the Washing
ton hotel fifteen, and the Newark hotel, fifteen.
The rest will be scattered around loose.
We understand that in the arrangement Of
teachers for our united school district, Robert
M. Montgomery will be Principal, Miss Lizzie
Wilson, assistant in school house No. Al, and
Miss Sallie Lumb takes school No. 80. Miss
Lizzie has served numb er Of years in No.
80. The promotion is we'll deserved.
The P. Il d. r. r. ran up a long train of emp
ty freight cars this morning. 7.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
Political Notes.

Horace May nard, who is on the stump in Ten
nessee and will probably be the Republican cam
didate for Governor, agrees with Senator Brown
low in opposing the school clause of the Civil
Rights bill He fears that it would destroy the
public schools in the South and take away from
the colored people just that which thoy most
need-education.
1t is rather early in the canvass for Presden-
tial candidates to decline, but Gen. Hancock
seems to think it necessary for him to set the
example. A paragraph stating that he was a
candidate for the Democratic nomination for the
Presidency having come to his notice, the Nor
ristown, (Pa-) Herald is authority for the state
ment that he made prompt denial and said
that he never sought and does not now seek any
political office.
There are strong indications that Congress-
man H. L. Pierce will be the Republican nomi-
nee for Governor of Massachusetts. He has 30
far reconsidered his determination not to accept
a nomination as to say that he does mot seek it
but if it is offered him he will not refuse It,
The Republican candidate for Mayor of Yicks-
supported mainly by colored voters-was
Martin keary, an lrishman by birth. The Dem
ocrats in order to prevent him from getting the
Irish vote, in combination with the colored peo-
pie, also nominated a son of the old sod, Rich
ard 0'LeaIy. The latter was elected.
Andrew Jackson Smith, Chairman OF the Dem
ocratic State Committee of New Jersey, has s-
sued a funny address, Describing the occasion
| OF its preparation, the New York 1ribnns says
And then with Jersey lghtninSs playing round
his manly brow and whole volcano heayino
his patriotic bosom in graceful. periods ant
flowing lines, with sounding tropes and sti, ring
metaphors, with roll of drum and blare of bugle
snd rattle and roar of rifle and cannon snd flut-
ter of flags, and march of armies, he filings into
an address" the oyerhowing emotions Of the
Democratic State Committee.
Further nominations for Congress H. R. Ii
Bromwell,by the Republicans of Color To-; Johr
A. Kasson re-nominated by the Republicans, 7tl
District of Iowa A. NJ. Pratt, by the Republ
cans 9Th Ohio M. s. Robinson, by the Repub
licans, 9Th Indiana
The place OF meeting of the Democratic State
Convention OF Louisiana has been changed from
New Orleans to Baton Rouge. The Committee
OF Seventy, OF New 0rleans held a meeting OF
Wednesday evening, and issued AN addiess Il
all parties opposed to the Kellogg Government
asking them "to elect delegates to the Conven
ton which will decide upon the conduct of the
campaign
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
Distressing seIf-Destrnctiop

SUICIDE OF NEW YORK MERCHANT.
The Philadelphia express train, due in Jersey
City at 1880 a. m. yesterday, came in behind
time, and in passing Jersey-aye. struck
and instantly killed Henry Dean of the
firm of Dean& Badeau. foreign fruit dealers at
Nos 83 and 95 Park-place New York City. Richard
Hanlon, the gate. keeper at the crossing, noticed
man leaning aga inst the gate-post, but as he
seemed to be sober and respectable he paid no
attention. When the train came near Hanlon
lowered the gates, but before they were down
the man stopped and passed inside. He stood a
moment on the outward bound track and waited
until the train was within ten feet Of him, when
he deliberately stepped in front of the engine.
He was thrown 25 feet and struck again on the
pilot, and was terribly mangled, His intention
was evidently that recognition should be impos-
sible. The body was cut in over so pieces. The
remains were removed to Brady's Morgue, where
they were identified by the articles found in his
clothing.
Mr.. Dean was born in Stamford, Conn, was
43 years Of age, and leaves wife and four child
rem. He had been associated with MIR. Badeau
for 20 years, though the present firm is of recent
formation, and was highly esteemed by those
who knew him. He had been respondent for
two months, and 80 depressed became his con-
dition that his suicide even was not great sur
prise. Mr.. Dean slipped out OF his store yester-
day morning without being noticed, and on lis
absence being discovered suspicious of his in
tentions were Immediately aroused. 1t is thought
that the absconding of Mr.. Deans confidential
clerk, which took place not long since while lie
was in partnership with Mr.. Lockwood, caused
his depression.-N Y. Tribune 6h.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
Municipal reform i'm Cb,capo,

public meeting of the citizens of Chicago
was held on Friday in regard to municipal af-
fairs when after a short time citizens associa-
tion was formed, comprising some of the lead
ing business men, who seek to reform their city
government A committee of one hundred was
formed, from which the names of all of1ice-hold-
ers were excluded. A special committee report
ed an address setting forth that
"The machinery of our city government is un-
necessarily cumbersome and expensive. City
legislation is crude, hasty, and consequently in
many instances injudicious. Our fire depart
ment is imperfecily organized inadequately
supplied With engines-in many localities with
water-lacks other facilities necessary for the
extinguishment of fires, is defectvely dsci-
plined, and though composed of good material,
is necessarily inefficient. The police depai !
ment is composed of discordant elements in
1uriously affecting the police force and impair
ing its efficiency. Taxation is burdensome and
oppressive and unless some means are speedi-
iy found to correct these and other evils which
certainly will not correct themselves, the credit
aud prosperity of the city must and will be &C.
riously injured"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
An Affecting Scene,

An affecting drowning scene occurred on FIJI
day last, on the Schuylkill canal, opposite the
Cross Keys Hotel, in Bern township, Berks Co.
A little girl, five years of age, with her brother
eight years Of age, children of Mr.. Charles
Gehrich, were passing over a small bridge, when
it is supposed one of the boards gave way, and
the little girl fell through. Her brother caught
hold of her, and meanwhile both cried for as
sistance. The little fellow held on as long as
he could, and then remarked, 'I am getting
tired I can't hold on much longer" The brave
little girl replied, Let me drop" and no one
coming to their relief he was compelled to do
so, and she fell into the canal. Finally Mr.. Jas.
Ricketbach heard their cries and hurried to their
assistance. He jumped into the canal, and got
the little girl out but relief came too late as She
was dead. The distress of the parents, especial-
ty the mother can better be imagined than de-
scribed. No more affecting scene has ever oc-
Cured in that township, and we doubt whether
in the county.-Redding Times and Despatch.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
IFrom our Late Editions of Yesterday
England.

OUR AMERICAN ATHLETES DOING wEIL-THE EN-
eIIsH FLEET ON THE SPANISH COST.
LONDON, Aug. 6.
The cricket match between the visiting Amer-
leans and the Princes Club commenced to-day.
The English players were sent to the bat and at
lunch time, they had scored nine runs, with
seven wickets fallen.
1t is believed the Americans will gain an easy
victory, as the best players of the Princes Club
are out of town.
The order for the Mediterranean squadron to
proceed to the Spanish Coast has been counter
mandad.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
state Politics.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION OFFICIALLY CALLED.
John P. Cochran, the Chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, has issued his call for
the meeting of the State Convention of that
party, at Dover, ON Thursday, August 9th. This
is the date previously talked of. Fiftytive dele
gates are authorized in each county.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

The Republican Convention of Louisisua is in
session still, the feuds of the oontending Kellogg
and Pinchback factions still prevailing. The
Committee on Credentials yesterday reported in
favor of giving half vote to each Of the contest
ing delegations. Without coming to conclusion
on the report, the Convention adjourned until
to-day
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

County elections were held in Tennessee, yes
terday. In Memphis the Conservatives were
successful, and their majority in the whole
county, (Davidson,) is about 5000. Democratic
gains are reported from the surrounding coun-
ties
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
Spefis. Aptifes.
Improved vaporizing snhaie,

Improved vapOrizing inhaler.
FOR innallng the fumes OF Muriate OF Ammonia
with any other medicine desired in the treatment OF
NASAL CATARRH, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA,
DIPTHERIA, oZENA, AND HEADACHE,
1t being the best way for the medicine to reach the
diseased parts. Endorsed by the best medical au-
thorty.
(LEWIN'S PRINCIPLE PATENTED Jan. IA, 1871
For sale wholesale AID retail by the sole agents OF
Wilmington
b. n c. SHOEMAKER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

The Republican Convention of Montgomery
county, pa which met at Norristown on Mon
day, re-nominated Governor Hartranft for re-
election This starts the ball and we
have no doubt that the Governor will be practic-
ally unopposed when the time comes for the Con-
vention, next year. His official acts have been
prudent, judcious, and honorable, to the rarest
degree
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

Persons leaving the city during the Summer can
have the COMMERCIAL mailed to their address by or
dering the same at this ofiice. Terms, including
postage, sixteen cents week In advance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
The EniInre of Luna

Casts golden-green shadows for the benefit OF way
farers and for purposes which are ornamentala as well
as useful. And K. BRINGHURST a CO., what of
them? Why, their SODA WATER of course pure
sparkling, tnvigorating. refreshing and as cold as
pared from the juices of the various fruits repre-
sented in combination with the best white sugar
.heir medicinal waters on dranght comprising those
from the High Rock, Geyser and Excelsior Springs
at Saratoga also Klssengen and vichy Waters are
highly esteemed and in great demand. The purity
OF the water, the lusclousness of the fruit and
cinal spring waters are a few of the many things
which have made their store on MARKET STR REE.T
in this city.
Lippincott's Cold Sparkling Soda Wa
ter,
And choice fruit syrups, soda cream, open for
the season, at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

II the two candidates for President, proposed
by the Elkton newspapers are nominated by their
respective parties-and why not we shall have
very pretty race, in 1876. The Whig names
Mr.. Creswel, and tho Democrat Mr.. Bayard.
The former has the advantage of years. weight,
and bigger State to support his claims, besides
his devotion to sounder principles, but Mr.
Bayard is considered by Democrats a man Of
function, and is no mean competitor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

Social YIsIr.-Wawaset Tribe, Improved Or
evening, August 27th, pay friendly visit to
Chickahookee Tribe at Grubb's Corner, Brandy
wine Hundred. They will doubtless have
pleasant time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

Several readers of the COMMERCIAL have re-
presented to us their regret that paragraph
published one day last week seemed to reflect
on Mr.. Christian X. Ross, of Philadelphia, the
father of the lost child. We did not mean to do
more than ask "How about Mr.. Ross ?" and
the replies personally given us are that he is a
man of high character, whom none who know
him would believe capable of acting dishonora-
bly, in such sad though strange affair.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
LIppincotrs Cold Sparkling soda wa
Mrs. Fosters Cholera Mixture,

For Children and Adults, cures Cholera, Cholera
Morbus, Cramps Diarrhoea Dysentery, and all pains
In the Stomach and Bowels, caused by eating green
fruit and vegetables, for sale at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
asaiI goad Eines.
IrII. II.MINGTnN & WESTERN r r.

WILMINGTON & WESTERN X H.
GOING WEST trains leave Wilmington, foot Of
Market Street. at $50, 1925 A. NJ, and lSO ana o'so
p. M. =. ,,
8 30 and Z, L. Nj. .,,,,. l.. -, 80 ,,.,,,,
trains TO Philadelphia Passengers from rnlla9e' ,
phia make connection with the 1928 p. M anu tne
80 aud SO trains West. The $50 A. NJ tram wes'
from Wilmington and the 1RO r. M. east, from Inn
denberg, connects with the penna Delaware f.h.
jy2e-tf DAVID coNNELL, supt.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON 81
L BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
APRIL 90 1873.
Trains will leave Wilmington as follows, for; ,o
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations, 6.bO, slO
$50, 1890, a. m. 2, 4ao Ilb lO2l p. III. o,7 40
Philadelphia and New York, l.Sl a. M, l2.l', o'az
- Baltimore and Intermediate Stations, 1852, 1902
Baltimore and Washington 1889, 2.Oe 1902, am,
lY3, b.20, 7.10 p. m.
Trains for Delaware Division, leave for;
New Castle, 1880 1910 a. M, 1.25 ,G35, 500 p in'
Seaford and Intermediate Stations, 1858, l0lO a.
m 685 p. IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
phludelphia and Intermediate Stations 4.d5, $50,
Philadelphia and New York, 1.sl a. m.
Baltimore and Washington l2bs, 2.Os a. m. ,,.oo
For further information passengers are referred
to the time tables posted at the depot.
mar13-1y II. +. KENNEY, Superintendent.
CAMDEN & ATLANTIC RAILROAD.
~ on and after July 3, 1874, from footo vine
street, Philadelphia.
FOR A ATLANTIC CITY.
Mail, including sundays, 90 a. m.
Express Through in z fours), 2 p. m.
Express Through In 1al hours), $50.
Accommodation, 4.15 p. IN.
Accommodation, saturdays only-east OF LAM
mOnton stops Of Egg ilarhor City only y. m.
TRAINS LEAVE ATLANTIC CITY.
Accom-, Mondays only, s.b0 n. M.
Accommodation, 6.l0 a. III.
Extress (through in 1& hours). 7.20 a. m.
Express IL IL a. m.
Mail, including Sundays AS p. m.
Express trains stop only at llammonton.
Woodruff Parlor Cars attached to each express.
ROUND TRIP TICKETS FROM
WILMINGToNM TO ATLANTIC CITY.
Sold at reduced rates.
FARE FOR TIE ROUND TRIP. ......S3.50.
jy2-9m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

SALES OF MosEY.-At the regular monthly
meeting of Hope Loan Association last even
ing, 500 sold at 29l5 per cent, premium, and
1000 at 80. Withdrawn shares to the amount of
$1700 were paid off.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
SeasonahIc.

During this swelterng weather every one should
be familiar with the value OF GOOD TOILET pow
DER in preventing and removing exuoriatnns,
chafngs, irritability and molstness Of the skin
large assortment OF the finest quality of French
English, and American manufacture for sale by
E. BRINGHURST CO.,
Apothecaries,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

The Democracy are ralying But their old
time spirit lost. They are no longer the unter-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07
warm weather.

When the mercury hovers in the vicinity of 90 de-
grees people become much interested In the ther-
mometers and notice every variation of the tenn
perature An extensive variety of instruments of
this kind, at moderate prices, may he had Of
E. BRINGHURST Il CO.,
Corner 9Th and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

Mr. Joseph E. Thropp, of the schuylkill VAL
ley, returned from Liverpool in the steamer
Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. He has been max
ing an extended European tour, visiting the
largest iron works in England, Scotland, and
Wales and says that the English iron workers
lament the loss of the American trade and are
straning every nerve to regain it, repeated re-
ductions in the price of labor having taken place
within the last year with that end in view.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-07

DRY Grods, &c.
A QUESTION OF TODAY,
IN QUESTION OF TO-DAY,
WHY Is 1T THAT
SO MANY GO
TO JOHN MOORE d CO.,
THEIR DRY GOODS TO BUY?
THE ANSWER,
THIS Is OUR EXPLANATION
OF TUE REASON WHY
so MANY GO TO JOHN MOORE 4 CO.,
THEIR DRY GOODS TO BUY;
BECAUSE
They sell good Lawns at 8, s, 10 and i2%o.
They sell good Cac0s 6il, 7, s. 10c
They sell good Muslins s, 10, i2hc.
They sell good Tickngs 12h. 10, 49, 2Oc.
They sell good Flannels 20, 20, 81, 3Ikc.
They sell good Boys Wear very cheap.
They sell good Mems Wear very cheap
They sell good Girls Wear very cheap.
They sell good Womens Wear very cheap.
THE REASON THHN Is SIMPLE
THE REASON THEN is PLAIN,
AS ALL WHO DO READ THIS
FIND IT HERE EXPLAINED.
THEN COME FROM THROUGH THE CITY,
AND COME FROM SMALLER TOWNS,
AND CONE FFoM OUT THE COUNTRY
FOR MANY MILES AROUND.
For we intend TO sell for 4 few weeks, some OF the
greatest bargains in dress goods white goods black
goods cotton goods, woOllen goods and linen goods
we have yet offered TO the pnhlc.
JOHN MOORE Il CO.,
5l7 and 619 North Second Street. above Noble
my13-3m PHILADELPHIA.