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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
'rrIaI of Fire Engines.

REPORTED suCoEss OF THE cLAPp d JONES CO.
CELEBRATION By THE WATER WITCH co.
On Tuesday last, trial of the several makes
of American Fire Engines WAS made at Chicago,
to decide the ability Of each to throw the longest
stream Considerable interest was felt among
the firemen of this city with reference to the re-
ault, the Fame Hose Co. having lately purchased
Gould engine, which was entered for the trial
before its delivery. This interest was somewhat
heightened in view of the proposed contest be-
tween the Fames steamer and that OF the Water
Witch Co. 's--a Olapp d jone6-one OF which en-
gagged in the trial at Chicago.
The first intelligence of the result received IL
this city from the trial was letter sent by D. H.
Rainey, Secretary of the Clapp & Jonas Co., to
Thos l. Russell, which reads as follows
HUDSON, N. Y, Sept 10.
Thos. l. Russell, Wilmington. Del,
Dear Sir. ALI have yet received from ths
Chicago trial of yesterday ID the following from
Mr.. Clapp ess
Six hours test Ahead on all. Twenty-Five
feet ahead ON the two inch stream.
Will post you IL get anything more before
leave home during this p. Nj. ml
Yours truly, $. RAIsEY.
On the strength of this information, the Water
Witch Co. ran up long string OF flags and
broom to the top of the fiag-pole on its engine
house, shortly after noon, to-day. and vigorously
rang their bell in celebration of the event Many
people mistook the ringing for fire alarm and
betook themselves to the engine houses, but the
companies having been previously notified, did
not turn out. .,i .al f+.-.l
The Fame Hose Co. has received no intelli
gence from the trial, but their officers expresa
their determination to engage In the proposed
contest with the Water Witch Co. as soon &c
their steamer arrives and the necessary prepa
rations can be made, no matter what may be the
result at Chicago. The Water Witch Will NOT
decline to allow the Fame the opportunity to win
the championship.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
Leaving His Teeth in Pawn.

HOW AN IMPECuNfoUs HUNGRY MAN sArIsfIED THE
HEaTAuRANT KEEPRR--AND HOW THE LATTER
pfssATisr1ED HrM.
This Is story that comes from Philadelphia
through private sources - A respectfully
dressed man entered a restaurant, on Seventh
St, some weeks ago, and ordered and ate a
hearty meal. Cpon coming to the point of pay
nsnt for 1t, II proved he had no money. The
proprietor insisted ON the cash, or In default Of
that, something of value to be held az pledge.
Lut the unfortunate dinner eater could not eyen
supply that, and finally in default of anything
elso, he took ont his false teeth and left them in
pledge, to besredeemod Sin few days." saying
that he would of course, return promptly with
tiie money.
The restaurant man, thinking this was ia dead
sure thing" put away the teeth and carefully
kept them but the owner did not appear. Two,
three, four days, then q week or more, went by,
and nothing was heard from him. Perhaps he
hae concluded he could gum it, as steady diet,
VI maybe he had obtained the loan Of a set of
grinders from friend. At any rate, the restau-
fsnt man sold the teeth the gold plate being OF
some value, when to his chagrin, a day or two Ia
ter, here came the man with the money to redeem
chem. 1t WAS then too late. The deed was done,
The teeth were in the meiting-pot. Explana-
tons were OF no avail /; remonstrances amount.
ed to nothing. The sufferer proved il he had
10 teeth, there was plenty of Jaw in him, and he
nnally went away to sue the restaurant-keeper
The result OF the suit We have not learned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

City Council this evening.
A Fall schuetzenfest will be hold.
The Penn Loan meets this evening
They call 1t Barnumania in Baltimore.
Have you attended the horticultural
Flies and mosquitoes are becoming debiiitated.
The Midiletown fair is less than one week oil.
Liddell q Evans, upholsterers, have dissolved.
The Bombay Hook r. h. sale takes place TO-
day. .W.e
The rain has been worth dozens of street scav-
engers. Ys
Excursions to Pennsgroye are not out OF sea-
son yet. ..
Quarterly meeting nj the Union NJ. +. Church,
this evening.
James Wilson il having the dam breast at Mt.
Cuba repaired.
The repairs to the rolling mill at Wooddale
cost about 100000.
In ordinary times We wonld cry enough /"
Let the heavens weep.
Hotel keepers will soon commence publishing
applications for license. .-.
The DELAWARE TRIBUNE, issued to-day tiH
brimful Of information aa usual
A literary and social time at Wilmington Dvi-
sion, No. /, s. of t., this evening.
Many passers by stop TO admire the drawings OF
the new Rehoboth Beach hotel in Billany's show
window.
The excursion OF Trinity Sunday School will
be postponed until further notice, owing to the
rain storm.
A very pleasant sociable was held al the resi-
dence OF J. q. Hnlett, near Wooddale, on Tues
day evening. -''-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.


The less men think the more they talk.
An unsatisfactory meal-Domestic broil
A man who has no mind will not change it.
job boiled over when his patience gave way.
Horse thieves in Texas are serenaded by
string bands.
Although woman's age is undeniably her
own, she does not own it.
Many a man has discovered that a good
square meal is not always round.
"A good way to dispel darkness from about
you is to make light Of your troubles.
There is one man whose reputation for all
time to come has been ruined by Moulton's last
statement. His name is Mouton. Cincinnati
Gazette.
The Icelanders gave Bayard Taylor the title
OF Skaid." II they had pitched him into the
Geysers he would have been Skalded- Cfncia-
matt Inquirer.
1t is stated that " Max Adeler " CHARLES
Heber Clark, of the Philadelphia Bulleigl) hns
purchased an interest in the Danbury Ne,os, and
is going there to live.
"A New York anctioneer says that twenty-five
years experience has taught him that people are
willing to pay as much for old things at auction
as new things would cost at the store.
"A white garment appears worse with slight
soilng than do colored garments much soiled.
So little fault In good man attracts more at
tenton than great offense in bad man.
There were 1000 deaths in New Jersey in
1873, and 1906 died OF consumption. Hoboksn
was the unhealthest city in the State the death
rule being in &c. while in Orange il was hut
in 1873.
The mushroom crop in Angelsby WAS 30
heavy this season that for three days the Lon
don and Northwestern Railway Company was
obliged to run special trains for the conveyance
of the crop to the English market.
Ignorance is grand, good thing and ought
to be taught in the seminares. 81 don't know"
covers up more Sins than charity and saves more
trouble every day of the week twenty times over
than all the learning Of all the school mon of an
tiqnity.
friend. After looking him over he said "My
dear follow your condenser ID all right, but what
you want Is new boiler" / thought SO" said
the sick man "but can't you say a compliment
tary word for my cut-off?"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

PRINTING COMPANY.
Latest General News.
Howard II. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. Ferris.
81 for Terms, stc.. see Second Pu9e.

The annual reunion of the Society of the Army
OF the Cumberland took place yesterday,
st Columbus, Ohio The city WAS pro-
n,sely decorated. General Sherman presided,
and addresses were made by Generals Sherman,
Belknap, Custer, Granger and a number of other
officers.
The Capital Woollen Mills, in Sacramento, Cal
,rornia, were burned Tuesday, causing loss of
over s200,000
Bullard the Boylston Bank robber, at Boston,
has confessed that the total amount stolen was
s494, 900. Glover, who was convicted of this
crime, and Ia now serving term of twelve years,
Bullard says is entirely innocent.
On the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, yester-
day, eight miles from Stannton, passenger
train ran into q train carrying a circus. The
fireman of the passenger train was killed and
two of the circus seriously injured.
The Illinois Episcopal Convention Las elected
Dr. Seymour, Of New York. Bishop, rs the sue
oessor of the late Bishop Whitehouse. DR.. De-
Koven declined being a candidate.
The Mechanics Exhibition and Art EXPOSE
uon at Boston opened yesterday, and la said to
be the most extensive display ever given by the
Mechanics Association.
Phineas 4. Barnum was married yesterday In
New York to Miss Nancy Fish, daughter of John
Fish, of Southport, England.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
SECOND EDITION.
LATER FROM NEW ORLEANS.
CoLoRED MEN PRESSED INTO THE MI
LITIA.
u,0os WHITE LEAGUERs UNDER
ARMS.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. ID.
Reports have been received from the outskirts
Of the city that colored men are being pressed
into the Penn militia. The object of this move-
ment ia not yet clear. A feyersh excitement
prevails among all Union men aud Republicans.
All the leading officers of the ousted State Gov
ernment remain in the Custom-house day and
night. The entrances to the building arc barri-
caded and strongly guarded by United States
soldiers.
Mrs. s. B. Packard, wife OF the United States
Marshal, says that since this morning an armed
guard OF White Leaguers has been stationed in
frontof her house, and nearly all carriages pass
ing that wey are stopped and searched. The
Marshal remains all the time in the Custom
house. Mr.. II. H. Mari yesterday sent word TO
Gen. Longstreet that 1t would not be safe for
him to appear on the Streets and that he (Marr)
did not think it was safe for him to remain in
tile State. 'Nt
Police Commissioner aaudet, colored man,
aud Dr. Milmer, q white Republican, who are
known to have been arrested by a body Of White
Leaguers ON Monday, have not since been heard
of by their families. Large numbers of armed
men are daily arriving from the country. Regu-
Lar barracks are b ing built for their reception
on some vacant lots on Josephine St, in the up
per part of the oity. There are said to be
now moro than 10000 White Leaguers under
arms.
Acting Gov. Penn being asked To-day, in the
presence of a number OF gentlemen, What he
would do if the United States forces called upon
him to surrender the State House, replied that
when that demand came it would be time enough
to answer. It ia understood that Mar Is for re-
sisting the United States troops shonld they be
called into action, hut Ogden s for II protest
| and surrender s=, ...-... ...t,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

The New York Democratic State Convention
4let at Syracuse yesterday. Nothing was done
ueyond the selection of permanent President,
Ano the convention adjourned until this morn
ing. 'f
u The Tennessee Republican Convention met at
1shattanooga yesterday, and nominated Hon.
horace Maynard as their candidate for Govern
ur
The Arkansas Republican Convention ad-
loarned yesterday without nominating any tick
=. ior State officers under the new State Constr
1ulion @ which the Convention has resolved to oI'-
AN attempt is being made in South Carolina
~ organize an independent movement, in oppo-
sltion to Chamberlin. Some of the coored Re.
puiDleans Of Charleston, who are dissatisfied
WIN this action have issued call for mass
nsetins tonight to endorse the movement.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
The New York Convention.

II NoMnlATEs TILDEN FOR GOVERNOR.
SYRACUSE, N. Y. Sept. H.
The Democratic Convention nominated g. J.
Elden for Governor.
THE PLATFORM OF THE CONVENTION.
The platform adoption by the Convention
pledges the party to the principles adopted last
year-gold and silver to be the only legal tender,
no currency inoonvertable into coin steady
stops towards specie payments the payment
of the Public Debt in ooin Federal Taxation
for revenue only no protected monopohes
equal and exact justice to all men a free press
and no gag law official accountability enforced
by better civil and criminal remedies no third
presidential term economy in the public ex-
penses that labor may be lightly burthened
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
THIRD EDITION.
EMORY READS THE RIOT ACT.
THE REBELS WILL COME DOWN.
NO FORCE NEED RE USED.

New YORK, Sept. II.
A special dispatch dated at New Orleans at
midnight says General Emory had an interview
with "Goyernor" MeEnery, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Penn, and other officials. Emory in
formed them that the State administration must
be restored, the arms returned, and that the
status before insulreetion must be resumed. He
guaranteed them freedom from arrest. Nc
Emery replied that such demands
would be submitted to, and that no display of
force would be necessary on the part of the fed
eral authorities.
They insisted that neither Kellogg nor his
Government should hold one inch of Louisiana
territory. In leaving they stated that hereafter
they would regard this as Z" the Province of Lou
isiana ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
FOURTH EDITION.
TROOPS ORDERED TO NEW ORLEANS.
{, 1000 MEN TO BE CONCENTRATED.
AND THREE VESSELS oE WAR.

WASHINGTON, Sept. II.
The esrnestness OF the Government i'll dealing
with Louisiana affairs is evidenced by ordering
the 22nd Regiment of Infantry to New Orleans
The troops at Fortress Monroe have also been
ordered to hold themselves in readiness.
1t is supposed that five Thousand troops can
be concentrated there in week or ten days. Thus
is about one third Of the entire active force OF
the Army.
Three VESSELS of war have also besn ordered
thitber
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
New Advertisements. To-aas I.

Agricultural Fair-Middletown. Del
Canary blrds-W Chandler
Take notice--TaX-
Wanted-Colored woman for housewofk
Notice-Dissolution of co-partnership
Lessons in inusic-Miss Julia Wyatt
Tea--Great Union Pacific Tea Company
Green gnger-Houston Prizer
Horse for sale--Evans Pennington
Purchase money mortgage for sale-h Penntnstoh
Goose and chicken feathers-L Adair, BreFitJ
Linen suts--M Lichtensten. Brevity
Teas and cOffees--Houst0n Prizer, Brevity
Reed birds at Fullmer5
Cheap hats-Duben, Bravity
Parlaga cigars--Singles Son
Buxbaum the clothier, Brevity
sewing machnes-Grover Baker
Furnitnre-Enterprse Co
Fall overcoats-N Bayne, Breylty &C.,
Neat fitting shirts-C Morgan, Bfevltf
Fall hats-W p Webb, Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

Ur Wilmington city Bonds are offered for saie In
sums of Fifty Dollars and Its multiple.
In the Act OF the Legislature of Delaware, au-
thorzing said Loan, 1t s provided that SIX Fnous.
and Dollars (s6,000) shall be paid annually In jury OF
each year, until the whole loan is redeemed.
The Bonds bear interest at six per cent. per au
mum, payable semi-annualy on the 1rst days OF
now levied or 10 be levied upon the principal or in
trest thereof by authority OF the State or of the
United states.
For safe and permanent Investment for Trustees
or others seeking security aud prompt payment OF
interest, there is none better.
The income OF the Water Department from Water
Rents and other sources cxceeds 900 annually
The following statement Will show in what man
ner the loan Is to be Issued and when redeemed.
nm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
Deaths.

RUSsEI.-In this city on the 10Th inst, John Rus
sci, IN the 4sd year of his age.
he relatives and friends OF the family are invited
10 attend his funeral on Friday morning at O'Clock
from his late residence, i1b shpey street Mass at
kt, Peters church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
Maine.

WITHOUT A LIQUOR LAw-No pRoHlhYToR7 ACT Fos
TWO YEARS.
PORTLAND, Sept H.
The Agrus says that owing to Legislative
blunders, there has been no liquor law in Maine
for Two years past, nor any law prohibiting the
sale of liuuor
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

The TRIplETs PASSENGERS. The following ID
a list of the passengers by the T,plet which left
Wilmington at o'clock, this p NJ, for New
York John Jones, Thomas H. 6avery, Henry
Mendinhall, Job H. Jackson, Geo. s. Capele.
Washington Hastings, Jas. Bradford, Edward
Belts, C. Warner Calvin Marshall Robt. Frazer,
Chas. Huston, Chas. Huston, Jr., Geo. A. Le-
Maistre, Chas e. Pennock, Preston Lea, Q. b .
Smyth VIM. H. Swift, Geo. W. Bush, f.. T. War
ner, VIM. G. Pennypacker.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
Personal.

COL H. b. Judd and wife, who have been
travelling in Europe for more than year past,
arrived home, last night, and are stopping at the
Clayton House for the present.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

aErosT or THE SIGNAL SERVICE
WASHINGTON, Sept. It,
Probabilities For the Middle States, North
easterly winds, backing to Northwest in the
Southern portions, cloudy and rainy weather
partly clearing away by Thursday night, station
AIRY temperature, followed by rising barometer
Cautionary signals are ordered along the coast
from Cape May to New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

When Emery read the riot act, last evening,
AeEnery seems to have acted like the coon
lis that you, Capt. scott ?" "Yes." Then
don't shoot, Captain I'll come DOWN"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

THE PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY GAGGED.
WILKEsBARE, Pa, Sept II.
The bank here was robbed, this morning, by
five men. The President and his family were
gagged. No further particulars are furnished.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

The McEnery crowd had colored man on
their ticket. II they we're elected he waH But
they did not put him in Office a white lawyer
took that place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

SPECIAL RATKs OF fRkiiml
BY tile r. w. n Is. II. ~ "a Al biniichts, VIII bs giyeu
TO exhibitors upn nj animals alhi altic,e3 ior
the air. Excursion Trains will ha run Ia ami from
MddletoWn
Grand Formal Opening ceremonies on Wednee-
day, sept 2a. at 10 o'clock A. ". The
HON. THoS. f.. BAYARD,
and o.her emlaent speakers Will be present, and
open the exhibition with appropriate addresses.
The Trials OF speed will be conducted under the
Rules OF the National TrOttlng Association. The
Grand stand has been erected, commanding view
of the entire track. All animals and articles for e1
hibiton must be on the grounds by O'Clock, A. M {,
nrst day OF the Fair Entry Books are now open al
the off1ce Of the Secretary.
ADMISSION:
single Tickets 81 cents. Children under u years
25 cents. keason I ickets S1.00. Saddle Horse %
cents single Carriage IS cents. Double Carriage
2b cents Tickets 10 the Grand Stand % cents. Hx-
cnrsion Tickets admitting the holder to the Fair
Ground, may be had at all stations on the Phllada
Win. n Bait. r. r. and branches
CHAS. BEASTEN, Pres.
WV. n. COCHRAN, Chairman EX. Com.
j. THo9. BuDD, Sec.
The Grounds will at all times be under the control
of the Executive Committee and strong police
force will preserve order and enforce the rules of
the Associa ion.
VIM r. COCHRAN,
sepl7-Tt Chairman Executive Committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
dlsm advertisements.

EXTRA SIZE WILKESBARRE NUT,
IL We are to-day Sept. bth,) unloading u csrgo,
extra large size Wilkesbarre Nut Coal, clear OF
slate and dirt Our patent wagons deliver directly
into the cellar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

McEuery will hereafter call it "the Province
OF Louisiana" Well, that will do as well as
'sThe Rebels Capture" or "The Outlaw penn's
Tract. HH.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

There are several Temperance saloons now in
Wilmington but they all sell Weiss Beer. Some
of them sell ginger pop.
Rev. NJ. McMakin will preach at l019 A. M.
and ~ P. NJ, in the End Baptist church, Of
this city, on Sunday next.
The Democratic County Convention has been
called to reassemble at New Castle, to fill Mr..
Birds vacancy on the Legislative ticket
The Reading Eagle thinks that John Millway
should have ' knocked down the females who
assaulted him =" and treated them in all respects
as he would have served two blackguards or
scoundrels." Innocence inspires valor. Mr. Eagle,
but submission is the offspring OF guftfs N'l
| Early sown wheat is coming up.
| The eqiinoctial will soon be Here. r.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

BOLD BURGLARS IN THE HoUsE.-A lady of this
city, residing on Washington St.. was visiting
th family Of her married sister on North llth
ST. Philadelphia, few days ago, whom the house
was entered by burglars in the night. and tho
roughly ransacked. They entered by pryng
open shutter, and after exploring down stairs,
proceeded to the bedrooms, where they. took
two watches, Zone silver and the other gold one
valued as a gift from his mother) and purse OF
mon ey, from the master of the house. Entering
also, the bedroom of the Wilmington lady they
took a watch from the bureau, belonging to
another lady, but as the former had hers under
her pillow they failed getting it. A purse, lying
near the watch on the bureau, was also missed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETs.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IL.
Cotton steady at 16jJs@171ac. cloyerseed $40
@12.50. Flour dull and weak for low grades,
supers $3.50@3.75; Penna. extra family, S5.7
@6.25. Wheat unchanged. Corn dull yellow
95c Oats active at 82@65c. Whiskey $l.05
QUOTATIONS. AT THE BRANDYw1se MILE FOR FLoua
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

The meeting at st. Louis, last evening, was
addressed in a grossly and scandalously treason
able style, and amongst others man named
Garesche declared that If the President "dared
TO interfere in Louisiana, he was for '.letting
alp the. dogs of war, and joining the rebels in
their armed efforts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
Entertainments.

DELAWARB HORTICULTURAL EX-
IL HIBTTION. -t
For the benefit OF
HOME FOR FRIENDLEsS AND DESTITUTE
CHILDREN.
CONTRIBUTIONS so 0LlClfEp.
Al INSTITUTE HALL, September 18Th, 15th ls.h
and 10Th.
HENRY 1'.ATNALL, WILLIAM CANDY.
Secretary. sep9-eod5t Presldent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

The Presidents course, throughout the Loui-
.ians business has been straightforward and in
precise conformity with the Constitution and
laws. He referred the whole subject to Con-
zrese, and stated, then, what his course must he,
if that body failed to take action.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

This msn, Mari, who ia "a Chairman of the
Committee OF Seventy advises General Long
street that he had better leave Louisiana-his
life ia not safe And yet the most perfect qui-
stnde prevails !"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

at 100000
GEO. 8. GRUBB, BROKER,
All kinds OF Stocks and Loans Bought and Sold ON
Commission. ANY amount of money raised on pro-
per security. Promissory notes specially.
feblQ-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

10 be iinpariiaily awarded by competent and dis
interested judges OF the respective classes Of Horses
Cattle, Sheep Swine, Poultry, Fruita. Flowers,
Agricultural Implements Mechanical Arts of the
various kinda and the display OF Household Skill
Acricultufiss Pomooglsts, Hortioniturists Pouler-
ers, GraZiers, Mechanics and Housewives are re-
spectfully invited TO become exhibitors
The Executive Committee have enclosed heautl-
ful piece of land OF about twenty-five acres short
distance from the centre Of the town, and have
erected commodious buildings for the display of all
kinds OF Products and for the comfort and safety Of
Stock hey have also laid out very superior half
mile TIottng Course, for the exhibition OF trained
horses in Trials Of Speed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17

JOSEPH FOUT
- Sells
ENTERPRISE, HARLEIGH, LEHIGH AND
SHAWNEE COAL, AT soHUYLKILL PRICES.
We try to excel all our nelghbors In the prepara-
tlon of our Coal how far we have succeeded we
will leave our customers TO say for US.
once, Orange and Water streets.
apr1s-1y0f JOSEPH FouT,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-17
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