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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
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RAuRoADERs TO THE RESCUE ON THE VALLEY
RoAD-AN ENGINEER TRIES TO LAsso HTN-A
BRAKEMAN BITTEN IN THE ARM.
lFron the Reading Eagle.
On Saturday about noon the people residing
near Avon station on the Lebanon Valley Rail
road, were in fearful state of alarm. A huge
black bear escaped from freight car, jumped
over fences, advanced on the farm yards III that
vicinity, aud there was a terrible excitement.
It appears that the animal was the property of
a Mr.. Diemer, residing near Wesnersville He
owned the bear, and was desirous OF making it q
present to an old friend of his at Palmyra station
on the Valley road. The animal was accordingly
placed in large hogshead and was chained in
there. Both were then placed in stock car. The
train hands moi thinking it possible for the ami
NAL to escape, closed but one side of the car,
and the train started. They had not proceeded
on their journey very far before passenger train
passed them, the engine whistlinS and the steam
kissing in its escape. This, together with the
rattling and rumbling of train scared MIR. Bear
and he determined to get out of that hogshead.
And he did He tore and twisted and finally the
chain snapped, the few boards that covered the
top were forced Off, aud the bear got out in the
car. Just as the train was rolling slowly into
Avon at the rate of eight miles per hour, the en-
gineer looked back aud was startled to see the
animal jump from the car and scamper towards
the fence. Over the fields aud fences, he went,
aud finally he brought up in an apple orchard.
By this time another train came along. After
putting everything into proper shape and care
fully seeing that the trains were in no danger,
several of the crews started out to catch the
hear The farmers by this time had heard oi
the enemy, and they assembled with pitchforks
and guns. The women folks drove in their geese
and ducks and doors were barred against the
bear. The railroaders approached, and the beal
growed and snapped. Although tame he wal
worked up to high pitch of excitement, and il
was dangerous to be near him. The railroaderi
skirmished and tried to outhank the bear, but il
was of no use. He growled and showed his tushi
the same as any other bear, wild or tame. A
rope was then procured, and au engineer un der
took to lassoo him, but the bear growlet
louder than before and the knight of the throt
tie got out of the way and said he wanted ''nt
more bear in his life" One OF the brakemen,ii
his efforts to secure theanimal, was severely bit
en- in the arm. AT last by united effort, the bea
was driven into COW stall of barn, where i
was finally taken possession of by its owner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
Nexv Castle ssems.

DR.. Jump paid visit TO our town yesterday.
Mr.. Bud Fols intends to open livery stable
very soon--a thing much needed now, and soon
to be an imperative want Of rapidly growing
New Castle.
Mr.. Geo. Whitfield is making great alterations
and improvements TO his well-known hotel, OPP
posite the Court House. which with extensive
additions contemplated to be made, wiz make it
one OF the handHomest, as it has always been
tells in the State. He has taken down the old
porch and is having new and tasty verandah
put in its place. The entrance is to be directly
from the street on marble steps which cost
S250.00. The windows to tho first story have
been lowered and closed with now ssshes and
large panes of glass. In the cellar to one side
of jhe piazza there is to be an oyster saloon,
and in the other barber shop. In the spring
the whole building is to be surmounted by a
mansard
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
Catholic Temperance Union.

RETURN OF THE WILMINGTON DELEdATIoN-uLosE
OF THE SESSION, AT BALTIMORE.
The Irish Catholic Benevolent Union which
convened in Blltimore on Wednesday morning
last, concluded its sessions on Friday night, after
selecting Rochester, N. Y, as the place of hold
ing the next convention. The business, through
out was of routine characteristic only excep-
ton being the fight of the Delaware delegation
for State Union instead of Local Societies repre-
sentation.
The officers of the Union for the ensuing year
are
A. NJ. Keiey--President.
Rev. Father Phelan-1st Vice Pres.
Henry-Treasurer
NJ. l. ]. Griffin-Secretary.
Rev. Father O'Connell, A. II. Laughlin and
George Chance Executive Committee.
Messrs. Monaghan, o'Neill, and Toner, of the
delegates from this city, returned home on Friday
night, and MessrE. Chance, Turner, and Donahoe
remained starting for Washington on Saturday
morning, visiting the Capitol and various points
of interest and returning home on the p. NJ
through train. The members Of our delegation
are enthusiastic over thoir treatment in Balt
more, having received the freedom of the city, a
banquet at the Eutaw House and the compli
ments of John T. Ford to both the Holiday st
Theatre and Grand Opera House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
REPUBLICAN MEETlNcsl
Equal Representation. Reduced Tax.
cs, Popular Education. and State
Reform

The people inved to assemble and hear the issues
~ the present cdngass discussed;
18TH and LOMBARD STs., 6th Ward on TUES
DAY EVENING, October 27th, at IA O'Clock. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by Dr. WIN, G. Davidson,
Anthony Higgins, ESQ., j. II. Hoifecker, ESQ.,, and
Geo W. Roberts.
AT GLASGOW, Pencader Hundred, on TUES
DAY EVENING, 9th inst at O'Clock, 10 he ad-
dressed by Levi G. Bird, ESD, amid II. HoiTecker,
Esq.
SECOND WARD, Wilmington, (oyer 81 Street
Brldge) WEDNESDAY EVENING, 2Sth inst, at III
O'Clock TO be addeessel by Anthony Higgins, Esq
and Geo. w. Roberts
AT CHRISTIANs, WHITE CLAY CREEK. on
rHUR>DAY EVENING, Goth inst, a, I O'Clock,
to be addressed by Levi C. Bird, ESQ.,, aud j. II.
H0ffecker, ESQ.
At the CITY HALL, Wilmington, on FRIDAY
ENENING, October 3Oth, at Il O'Clock, to be adj
dressed by William G. Spruance, Esq.
SIXTH WARD, wilmington, at the cor EIGHTH
and CHUh CHI ST, on FRIDAY EVENING, october
B0tn, ut IN D NJ. Addresses will he delivered by
Levi c. Biri and others.
At MADISON ST. AND MARYLAND AVENUE,
Wilmington, on SATURDAY, Oct. 81, at ~ O'Clock,
me ting of the Republicans of the 1st and 10th
Wards, to be addressed by Anthony Higgins, ESQ.,,
and Levi o. Bird, Esq
Meetings In the CITY HALL, Wilmington, on
SATURDAYs EVENING, the 3lst inst, and MON
DAY EVENING, November 2nd to be addressed by
prominent speakers.
BY order OF the Republican State Central Commit
tee H. Il. P1CKErs, Chairman
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

BOAT BUILDING ANOTHER KEEI. LAID --BusIS8Ss
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENT
REvIvALs-TowN TALK, &c.
Especial Correspondence of the Commercially
MILFORD, DEL, Oct. 26.
The weather for ths past week has been all
that could be desired. Work of all kinda has
been pushed forward, and everything moves
along in its regular routine.
This morning, Mr.. VIM. Scribner has taken
on large force of hands, and commenced to
build seven hundred ton vessel. Others proba-
bly,, will soon follow. The house carpenters all
seem to be busy, as there are some six or seven
buildings going up at this time, and some are
repairing and repainting their property.
DIR. Clarke will, early in the spring, build
large brick house on Front street. Messrs. Parker
and Headley have exchanged their places of
business with each other, believing change
would suit each others business better. Mr..
Joseph Parker expects, i'll a few days. to open a
harness shop in connection with his flour store.
Mr. Alex. Dempstec has opened tailoring store
on Walnut street. Justis Lowery has opened a
tobacconist and variety store on Front street.
Elisha Warren has commenced the broom man
ufacturing business on Water street.
1he temperance subject is again being a6ita'
ted here pretty strong. Several public meet
ings have been held OF late, and the question
has been fully discussed by able persons. Strong
remonstrances have been circulated around and
large number OF persons have signed them.
great many of those who recommended
license have signed remonatrances, and have
asked the court TO drop their names.
| Political matters don't seem to run as high
here, this fall as usual The Republicans have
not had as yet any public meetings; the Demo
Gratis have had but two and they we're on small
scale. Probably things will be stirred up, this
week. by both parties.
| Mr.. Alex Hyer lost horse last Saturday by
trenchion 49,. Messrs n. NJ. Il ". ]. johnson
have had large bulk window put in their boot
and hat store 49,. The farmers are now basily
engaged in housing corn. Some Of them have
good crops; others are short. ...... The acquitta
OF Vines for the murder OF Deputy is not salts
factory to a majority of our citizens. Ap
pies are getting scarce and are in demand. ....,
Chestnuts are coming into market, and are sell
ing at "a per bushel. FRANK
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
Chester Notes.

A new campaign paper Is out 1t is edited by
H.. G. Ashmead, of the Republican, and is deyo-
ted exclusively to advancing the political inter
ests of Thomas ]. Clayton, Esq, Of South Ches-
ter, the independent candidate for President
Judge.
On Sabbath afternoon next the cornerstone
of the new st. MchaelH church will be laid. A
parade of several T. A. b. Societies will be
made.
The Front street r. Il. extension is being
pushed rapidly forward.
The Commissioners are reported to have pre-
pared report recommending the division OF
South Chester into election divisions.
The cattle disease has broken out, and j. o.
Deshong has lost three COWS from it
The mill in South Chester recently purchased
by Mr.. Montgomery started up to-day with a
full force.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
---------------------
speech OF Governor Dix-Fhe Third
Term.

Governor Dix, of New York, addressed large
night. At the conclusion of his speech he was
greeted with loud cries of " How about the third
term?" He replied that he did not come to
thrust any opinion of his into the canvass but said
he would answer that question frankly lest his si-
lence should be misconstrued, and added, " say,
then, distinctly, that am not i'll favor of u
third term" The Governors statement was re-
ceIved with enthusiastic cheers. He concluded
by.expressing the belief that no purpose OF a
third term existed anywhere, and that Gen.
Grant who, like Washington and Jackson, had
twice received from his countrymen the highest
mark of confidence and gratitude, would wher
the proper time arrived, ''express desire to be
relieved from the cares of office, and give by hi
action additional force to the example of his IL
ustrious predecessors"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

THROWING sfoNris AT cABs-rIE TRAlNs ASSAULT
ED--A TRAIN WITH ARMED MEN PASSES UNDIs-
TuRBED-woRK AT THE ROLLING MILLS.
Especial TO the commsrcial.l
CoArEsvILLE, Oct n.
On Friday morning at one o'clock, as the first
express freight west on the Penna Railroad was
passing Coatesvlle, east of the bridge, n voley
of stones was hurled at the train, several of
which passed through the engine house win
dows. The four succeeding trains on the same
run of freight were also assaulted and the win
dows demolished in one of the cabooses. In
formation of this was teegraphed back from
Parkesburg to West Philadelphia, and when the
first section of the Pacific Express was dis
patched at o'clock, extra men, we'll armed,
were put aboard. This train passed unmolest-
ed, but the second section, twenty minutes later,
received yolley from the scouadrels. Three
colored men were arrested on Saturday. charged
with being the assailants but sufficient evidence
to secure their committal was not presented, and
they were bound over to appear on Tuesday,
when the Company's attorney, with additional
evidence will be present
The Iron works of G. E. Pennock Il Co. are
running brlskly with plenty of work ahead. Five
furnaces are in operation at Steele q Worth y
with about two-thrds the usual force employed,
and the Lukens works are running full handed.
NIXON
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

NEWARK, Oct. "a.
festival about Thanksgiving night, to last Thurs
day and Friday nights, November 26th and 9th.
Preparations ore being made for the same by
getting out subscription books for the different
articles the different parties are elected to col
lect for.
VIM Russell has on exhibition at his store a
pumpkin weighing 80 lbs. 1t was grown BY Geo.
Casho, who also has one on the vine of so lbs.
Politics is running very high here at present.
So much so that one very fine lady has almost
made up her mind she cannot see how any man
can be christian and Democrat How about
it? 1t is bad enough to tell tales. We cannot
give names.
Our Town Commissioners have had some very
good CUTTERS put In of stone. More of it would
make great improvement to the towns appear
anoe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
New Advertisements, To-day.

Stocks and Bonds-Merrick, johnson q Co
Proposals for grading Searles Street wanted
Funeral notices
Hardware-W II Billany
Application for license-George W Ortlip
Application for llcense-Mary rilon
Merchant 10. or Geo Ii Ash
Live agent wan ed Finn
Application for license-Joseph Fnllmtr
Ladies' Sults-Marter n Co
Inman Line of Steamers
Promenade concert, Brevity
Steamed oysters-Ainscow's Breyity
Tatnall bulbs, brevity
Bonnet bleaching-Cloud. Brevity
Shoes and -Pennlngton's. brevity
Fine furniture-Enterprlse Co, Brevity
Cheap nats-Dubell, BrevltY
Partaga cigars-Singles IL Son, Breyity
Sewing machines-Grover q Baker. Brevity
Celebiated shirts-C Morgan, Brevity
Teas and coffees-Houston Prlzer, Brevity
Fresh oysters-Fullmer 8, Blevity
Groceries-Bowmans brevlties.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

PRoF. Traces FuNERAL.-rne body OF the
late Prof Triggs, of Chester, formerly Of this
city, arrived here from the former city, this
morning, accompanied by the students of Col.
Hyatts Military Academy and distinguished cit
izens from Chester. The body WAS taken to
Hanover church, corner 9th and King streets,
and requiem, "This is the Resurrection and
the Life, sung by the Trinity choir and friends
of the deceased. Rev. MIR. Marks assisted by Rev.
]. E. Smith, of Grace, conducted the ceremonies.
after which the body was taken TO the Whining
ton & Brandywine Cemetery, where the inter-
ment took place
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
Dfaths.

MASoN.-In this city, on the Path inst, Charles
Mason, in the 42d year OF his age.
The relatives and eds of the family are invited
to attend his funeral from his late residence, Nc
91O Walnut Street, on Wednesday afternoon. Meets
at 1, and moves at O'Clock. To proceed TO the A
NJ. Il. Zion Church, from there to st. Peters Gene
terry.
LATHAM.--On the 26th inst, Annie Caroline
youngest daughter of Henry l.. and Annie Nj. La
than. In the third year of her age.
The friends and relatives of the family are re-
spectfully invited TO attend her funeral from hel
parents residence near Flemlngs Chrlstlana Hun
dred, Del, on Wednesday the 2Sth nst to leave the
house at three O'Clock, to proceed to Mount Salem
Cemetery.
Asleep In Jesus.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
Bishop Payne, late Protestant Episcopal
biehnn of A frioo ia daad

Bishop Payne, late Protestant Episcopal
bishop Of Africa, is dead.
The vacant postmastershps at Galveston
and Houston, Texas, have been filled.
Tho Indians of the Red Cloud Agency be-
came indignant at the raising of United States
flag, on the 23d inst, and would have caused
bloodshed but for judicious management.
There are charges of extensive official corrup-
ton in Mddlesex, Mass. 1t is said that some of
the records have been burned to prevent detec-
ton.
A fire in Georgetown, Mass. yesterday, de-
stroyed property valued at S125,000.
The lockout of New York coopors ia an accom-
plished fact, neither employers nor workmen
will yield.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
THIRD EDITION.


LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS s'-ro-DAY.
Furnished by Merrick, johnson a. Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Stsl
LONDON, 11.40 A. NJ, Oct. n.
1865, 1858; 1s67s, 1O9; Ten Forties 10915; New
per cent Loan of 1881, 1O3; Erie common
shares, 271z@27sl. Market dull
FRANKFORT FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS TODAY.
FnANKFoRT, 1890 P. NJ, Oct. 81.
U. s. Five Twenties of 1852, 971a.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YORK; Oct. 81
Gold to-day 4 1.10
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

The speakers Mt tho Republican meeting, to-
night, should tell the voters of the Sixth Ward
the fact that Senator Bayard does not approve
of the education of all children, but thinks it
unreasonable. The great majority of the clti-
zens OF the Sixth Ward send their children to the
public schools, and they have right to know
that the Democratic organization, run by Soma
tor Bayard, is disposed to take that opportunity
from them,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FOURTH EDITION.
kidnapping Case.

ARREST OF WOMAN IN BALTIMORE, YESTERDAY.
BALTIMORE, Oct. ~.
Mrs, Miller was arrested, yesterday, charged
with kidnapping little daughter Of W. a. c.
French, of Harper's Ferry. She was released
on bail. Mrs. French is the mother-in-law OF
Mrs. Miller, and on returning from recent Wis
it Mrs. Miller brought the child away with her.
paper was produced at the trial showing that
Mrs. French had given control of the child to
AFRO NT;1la,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
alew AdpertisemelIts.

HASPS. HASP5 AND STAPLES, IRON
IL and brass hinge hasps, for sale by
VIM. II. BfLLANY,
21f Market Street, Wilmington.
CHAINS, CHAINS, IRON AND BRASS,
~ coil and Jack chains trace and halter, for sale
by
VIM. Fl. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street, Wilmington.
GEORGE II. ASH,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
NO. 4, EAST THIRD ST.,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
A good assortment of OVERCOATINGS and
WoRsTBDs, CLOTHS CASsIMERRS AND VEST
INGS.
rW-Examine our Stock. oct77.9m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

The financial condition of Ocean Grove is thus
stated by the Treasurer Proceeds from sales
of lots, nearly 100000 Receipts from other
sources about $4,000. Total liabilities 100000:
Forty thousand persons, it is estimated, visited
the Grove during the past season. In the light
of these facts Ocean Grove is pronounced to
have risen above the expirement to grand sue
cess
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

MERCHANT TAILoRiNe.-Among the various
tailoring establishments of this city worthy the
confidence of the community, we name that of
Geo II. Ash, whose place is at L. Sd Street
MIR. Ash has the reputation of being we'll accom-
plished in his business and OF not turning cus-
toners away dissatisfied. The stock of material
for winter garments he now has on hand will pay
examination,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

CUNNING IN MAnYLAND.-On the 10th OF the
present month the game law expired in Mary
land and the shooting of partridges is now law
full. The birds are said to be plentiful all over
the Eastern Shore, and the gunners arc going
down in great numbers. On yesterday morning.
train on the Delaware Railroad there we're no
less than Al dogs by actual count
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

STABnINa NEAR KENNETT.-On Saturday eve
ming, says the West Chester Nelcs, John L.
Pearce, colored resident of Kennett Square,
while returning home from party had some al
tercation with companion which led to the fel-
low drawing knife and inilicting a wound in
Pearce'a side. The wound is said to be of a &C.
rOua character
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

A GERMAN swALLows LAUDANUM WHICH RE HAD
BOUGHT FOR BATHING PURPOSES.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 27.
A German named Hoepner, swallowed an
ounce of laudanum, last evening, which he had
purchased at p drug store for bathing purposes,
in order to put an end to his life No cause is
assigned for his attempt at self destruction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
2rapnsals.

DROPOSALS
Il FOR
GRADING THE BED OF sEARLES ST., FROM
FRONT ST., ABOUT 1b0 + ". TOWARD SECOND
ST., OK FUhTHER IF DEE MED NECES AIRY
BY THE COMMITTEE.
Sealed Proposals will be received by the Commit
tee ON Opening streets, at the office of the street
Commissioner, No. So hast sixth Street, Second
story,) until
THURsD AY, OCTOBER 90, 1874.
at a O'clock P. M.
For filling the bed of Searles Street, commencing
at Front treet and extending ABOUT 100 feet toward
Second Street, or further # deemed necessary by
the committee the urt to be tah en- from Rodney
street. and to he leveed Searles street at the ex-
pense of the contractor.
All bids must be by the cable yard, the work to be
done under and 10 the satisfaction of the street
Comm ssioner.
The right TO reject any OF AL bids Is reserved
VIM NJ. CANDY,
Chairman Committee on Opening streets
oct9I 81
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

THE DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION IN DELAWARE oP-
POSED TO EDUCATION AND IN FAVOR OF DEPRIv
ING THE PEOPLE OF THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE.
Resolued, That the elective franchise is a po-
litical privilege and not natural right, and s to
bo granted or withheld by the several States to
their respective inhabitants, as In the free, sound
Judgment and discretion of each State shall be
deemed best for the public interest and welfare.
[The foregoing resolution was part of the plat
form adopted by the Democratic Convention of
Delaware 1868 and was drafted by Hon. Thos.
IT. Bayard.]
81 do not believe that human happiness is to
be manufactured by statutes nor do L believe
that the extension of suffrage in every country
will assist us in having better government
here for am one of those who have long be-
lieved that already the suffrage in this country
was far too widely extended that already the
ignorant and the corrupt OF our nation have q
voice, which it is very unfortunate for the peo-
pie that they should have. These are no new
views with me nor are they newly expressed"
[The foregoing ia is from the speech of Hon.
Thomas +. Bayard in the U. s. Senate, Decem-
ber 16, 1869. See Congressional Globe, Part l.,
Page I'LL
1.-THE Honorable Senator FRI m Indiana, in his
argument of yesterday, attempted TO justify the
imposition of these permanent conditions upon
the State of Virginia by the excellence in the abb
stract of the propositions they contain to wit
Universal Suffrage, the right to be universal
ly elected TO ofhce--no dnBqualillcation TO be
interposed, and the matter OF universal
education, and because these things
argue favorable to a republican form Of gov
ernment, he said he would vote to put them into
the constitution of this State permanently.
"The result of such a dangerous proposition
would be this That If the experience
of future generations should discover
| that unlimited suffrage is not a
benefit to the people of a State that restrict
ed suffrage is wiser for the people of a State
that your system of uniuersal education is mol
he udluable system that you suppose il to be, as
| IL aocu may be they toould that such system OF
| education is injudicious and unreasonable, ope-
rating unfavorably upon the mental and moral
health OF their people and should desire witt
the light of experience. to reform and improve
| it, then comes this condition arbitrarily imposed
by Congress- upon that people,"
rThe foregoing is from the speech of Hon
Thos +. Bayard, U. s. Senate, Feb. Is, 1870
Sec Congressional Globe, Part 2, page 1881
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

Day dooDs.-Stidham, the auctioneer, is still
selling dry goods at 9l2 Market street, for the
Chambers estate The goods are closing out
and bargains get better as the stock declines.
There is fair amount of desirable goods yet
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27
commercial Reports.


PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 27.
Cotton dull at 149<015c. Flour dull and un-
changed Wheat dull red, $1.10@11 10 white,
91.28@132. Corn dull, yellow S4c to s5c.
Oats steady at 57@601ac. Mhiskey, Sl.02
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

LOAN SALEs.-The following sales were made
by the Franklin Loan, last evening $1,400 at
25 S4O0 at 27lS 81, 900 at 27, and $4,000 at 20
300 we're Withdrawn,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-27

Turn out Republicans, at the meeting at 7th
and Lombard. St., this evening. Dr. David
son, of Milford, Anthony Higgins, Esq,
George w. Roberts, and others, will speak.
Rouse tho the old Sixth ward, and let her once
more keep step to Republican music