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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
A baltimore Tragedy.
TWO BROTHERS SHOOT MAN AT HIS DrNNER-rABLK
A " SISTERS WRONGS TO BE REveHaED.

TWO BROTHERS SHOOT MAN AT HIS prNsER- R-rABLK
A eIsrER's WRONGS TO BE REvEHaED.
At Baltimore, yesterday afternoon, Col. J. Lyle
Clark. well-known citizen, and travelling
salesman for mercantile house, was approach
ed while at the dir1ner-table Of the st. Clair Ho-
tel. by two young men. one of whom shot him
in the back of the head. Tile youths we're Ar
rested, and gave their names as 81. W. and j. N.
Brewer, of Georgetown, D. O., saying that they
were brot]iors, and had a sisters wrongs to
ayenge. They wore committed TO await the ac-
ton of the Grand Jury. The ball which struck
Clarke entered the side of his neck, Just below
the ear, and passed out Of his mouth. His
wound WAS not considered fatal, but he was
greatly exhausted last night from loes OF blood.
The young Brewers are very resp ectably con-
nected in Georgetown and one OF them Was in
the rebel army, under Harry Glmor. On their
way to the station house, one OF them remarked
to the officer who had him in charge that Clarke
had seduced his sister, and that was the cause
of the shooting Both the young men are Of
good appearance, the one who did the shooting
being the larger, and nearly six feet tall Tho
younger brother, j. N. Brewer, is about five feet
six inches high. Neither of them seem to re-
greet the occurrence The younger brother, how
ever, seemed to be little nervous about it.
Col. Clarke is a native of Gloucester county,
Va, and is about forty years Of age. He came
to Baltimore as boy, and has been all his life
in mercantile pursuits. Before the war he was
we'll known as the commander OF tho lndepen-
dent Greye, at that time the military organiza-
ton Of Baltimore He went South, and rose 10
the rank Of lieutenant colonel in the iOonfedsr-
ate service, S0th battalion Virginia infantry. he
lmps now from various injuries received IN the
Confederate army. Since the war be has been
engaged as commercial traveller for ChAs. 81.
Myers & Bro, Wholesale liquor dealers, kEx-
change Place. For the past two years he has
been in the same capacity for Thomas J., Flack
q Sons. He is a tai, strong, fms looking SOL
dierly man light hair, blue eyes, long sido whis-
kers and mouatache. Hs is . widower, and has
for three years boarded at the st. Clair Hotel
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
SECOND EDITION.
Ex,raordinary official Change.


ANNOUNCEMENT THAT Ex-CoNaREssMAN roFLAND
Has BEEN APPOINTED COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL
REVENUE.
The Washington Star, of last evening, pub
lshed brief item to the effect that James R.
Loaand has been appointed U. !. Collector of
Internal Revenue for the District of Delaware -
The came information appears in some OF the
Baltimore and Philadelphia papers, this morn
ing, copied perhaps from the Star. It does not
appear to have been telegraphed TO the Associ-
ated Press, as the New York papers do not con-
tain the item, and we feel inclined to doubt the
possibility of the story being correct, as such a
change In tue Collectorship would be most i'm
proper and unreasonable. D4" 's1n ''i-'
Collector Prettyman, who is displaced, accord
ing to the announcement. was not in town, this
morning. being attending to the duties of his
Office in Kent county, but his clerks here knew
nothing of the report, until representative OF
the COMMERCIAL called their attention TO it. DR..
Prettyman was appointed in 1869, and has made
one OF the most efficient and vigilant officers un-
der the Government. Why Mr.. Lohsnd, whose
election to Congress both in 1872 and 1874 DR..
Prettymsn earnestly advocated, both personally
and through his newspaper, should now seek, in
30 secret and underground way, to get his place,
the pay of which is reduced to q very moderate
figure, ia something which will need iexplana-
ton. The general feeling here, amongst busi-
ness men, is that the removal Of the Collector,
being without cause, is an entirely wrong pro-
ceeding, and that he should be at once replaced.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
lsaths.

DIxs0N.=On the 2slh inst, Mary Dixon. In her
Funeral from her late residence. cor ner pela-
ware Avenue and Franklin Street, on Sixth day,
7th month 2nd, to leave the house at 12 O'Clock.
The friends Of the family are invited to attend.
CLAY ToN.-At Baltimore; June 2s, 1916, Emma
Bell, AGED months and 10 days, daughter Of
Joseph D, and Kmma e Clayton. Uk
TowNsRND..on Wednesday, June soth, 1875,
Emily M wife Of Robert Y. Townsend
spectfuly Invited to attend her funeral, from the
residence OF her husband, No. blb W. Fourth street,
on Saturday afternoon, July Sd, At O'Clock.
BIERMANN.-In this city, on Wednesday morning,
Mary. daughter OF August and Iheresa Biermsn1,
In her 5tn year. II- .a.- al ~ 3l-1
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral, from the
residence Of her parents, 4th and Tatnal streets,
Friday afternoon, at clock, to proceed to Catho-
lie Cemetery on Delaware avenue. rg D.
Mo orONNELL.-This morning, Annie O.. dsusfli or
OF Robert and hebeccs MCDONNELL, In the soth
year of her age.
spectfully invited to attend her funeral from her
fathers residence, 48 Market street, on Friday af-
tsrnoon, at O'Clock. Services at IT. Andrew 3
church. 1r.flt- ffrfs.g..l .isf.s a. -aI.s b
wEIR-In this city, on the 2stn Of June, Granville
HIS friends and relatives are respectfully invited
father-in-law, Andrew Armstrong, 709 Tatnall ST.,
Thursday afternoon, at O'Clock. Services at half
past three. Interment at the Wilmington Bran
dywine Cemetery. -Lt TIA
MENDINhALL--In this city, on the goth inst,
Sarah R. MendenhAll, in her 10th year.
Friends and relatives of the family are invited to
attend the funeral from her late resden 70, 6O7
Washington street. sixth-day morning, seventh
month, I'd, to leave the house at half past ten
O'Clock. Interment at Wilmington d Brandywine
Cemetery. "-.' -f'
sCANLAN.-On the asth Of June, Of scarlet fever
Lizzie May, only daughter OF James W. and Ida
Seaman, aged yeArs, months and II days.
The friends OF the family are respectfully invited
to attend the ruuersl from the residence Of her
parents No 1877 Waet l1th street, on Thursday af-
ternoon, July 1st- Services at the house at Az
O'Clock. 1nterment at Rivervlew cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
FOURTH EDITION.
The Los dcr-Pricc story,

AN EFFORT TO GET Irs EXPLOSION BEFORE THE
JURY-coNfzRENcE BETWEEN TILroN AND
BEEcHER's coUNsEL ON THE suDJEcT-No ACTION
YET.
The afidayits OF Loader and Price being be-
fore tile Jury, Mr.. Bcecher's counsel addressed a
nore on Tuesday to Judge Morris to obtain his
consent that the exposo of their story be also
sent to the jury The same day Mr.. Beecher's
lawyers met Gen. Pryor and Mr. Morris in con-
sultation en- the subject. Messrs. Morris and
Pryor were unwilling to act i'll any way or make
any promises until they had seen Mr. Beach and
30 it was arranged that Mr.. Beach should he re-
quested to go over to Brooklyn and general
consultation then be held.
In pursuance OF this plan, Mr.. Beach went to
Brooklyn in the forenoon of yesterday. series
of private consultations were held during the
day in Judge Nelson's private room in the Court
house, Messrs. Beach, Pryor, and Morris and
Messrs Shearman, Tracy, and Hill being pres
ent Judge Nelson himself was in the room
part Of the time, merely, however, as a passive
listener. The defendants counsel offered to
modify the request cortained in the above letter
in any way which would he entirely consistent
with their object of removing from, the minds of
the Jurors the false Impressions which had been
made by the publication oi the affidavits of
Loader and nrico. The s'i'davits we're published
in the Heraldt''n y"er .ijgg .Ae Jury retired
and it was knrs,i .... come of the Jury possess
ed or had seer copies OF this paper.
Mr.. Beechers lawyers argued in the debate
that the declaration of Mr. Morris and Gen.
Pryor that they were unwilling to appear as
counsel for Loader was virtual abandonmenr
of his case and that il they were not willing to
sustain and defend him when prosecuted for
perjury they ought not to be responsible for his
affidavit in these proceedings, and ought to con-
sent that the jury Should be told this. The de-
fendsnts counsel offered to let their opponents
put the subject in the proposed explanation to
the jury in their own language, and showed a
willingness to agree upon almost any plan that
would withdraw the affidavits entirely from the
minds Of the jury.
Nevertheless, it WAS found to be impossible to
agree, and when Mr.. Tilton was sent for to take
part in the consultation and brought in by Mr..
Pearsall, the defendants lawyers left the room.
Here the matter rests. Counsel for Mr.. Beech
er have not given up the hope of perfectng
some ouch arrangement as the one already dis
cussed before the jury have ended their deliber-
ations. Mr.. Evarts is to be in Brooklyn to-day
and his advice will be taken as to what is best to
be done.
The examination Of Loader has been begun
before Justice Riley. 5f...
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
Wilmington Ph otogr.phy.

9RHE ExcEILENCY OF THEIR WORK OBTAINS FOR N.
4 W. GARRETT CONTRACT PROM YALE COL
LEdE.
NJ. Il W. Garrett, photographers OF this city,
BhAve obtained from the scientific class OF Yale
LOollege the contract for supplying tho annual
class pictures, college views, &c., which 1t is the
}custom to order. The Committee of the Aca-
sdemic class also reported in favor OF awarding
the contract to these gentlemen, but tho class
'declned TO approve the contract and it WAS CIV
On to hoffman, of Montreal, who has received it
Ffor several years. 1t is proper to say, however.
that this action Of the GLASS in setting aside the
Recommendation OF its committee is unpre-
cedented. 1t is possible that the Messrs. Gar
lrett will receive the contract from the Divinity
and Classical departments also but this is not def
initely settled yet. The contract Of the Scientific
Department is r large one and will neceesitate
the lifting no of studio at New Haven and
in view OF future possibilities this may be an
important step. fi f' Ifs'flA
1t is but just to the blessrs. Garrett to say
that this contract WAS obtained upon the merits
OF their work alone. They became bidders, be-
ing unknown to single member Of the, Ool-
loge, and also came into competition with such
men as Notrnan of Montreal, photographer to
the Queen, Warren of Boston, Kurtz and Sarony
of New York and 9th ors.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

Testing the Now water Mains.

SEVEN STEAMERS PUMPING WATER AT ONE TIME
FRoM THE PIE In SECOND sTRKET--A FINE
WATER PRESSURE OBTAINED.
The new water main in Second street WAS
tested, last evening, as to its ability to supply q
flow Of water, with strong pressure, to all the
steamers in the Fire Department of the
city, should the occasion for such a
thing ever arise. With this OBJ
object in view, the several steamers were AZ
tached to firerplugs ~ follows the Phoenix,
at Walnut Street. Reliance, st French, DelA-
ware. at King, Washington, at Market, Fame,
in front Of house, Friendship, at Tatnall, Water
Witch, at West, and the Weocacoe at Washing
ton. i-ii-lH ',H , ~ = - -. .,.
At . given signal the engines began to play,
lines Of hose being run down to the .Christisns
to carry OF the water. The test lasted for
about forty. minutes during which water pres
sure Of from 40 to f46 pounds was obtained by
each steamer, which is regarded - pretty
strong. The Fame engine alone undertook to
ascertain the capacity Of the main, few days
ago, obtaining about the same pressure The
pressure obtained from the old mains is only
sbout from 40 tos60 pounds. - 10 a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
Political NOtes.

Looking upon the two parties as they enter
upon the canvass, and their relative condition as
compared with 1873 and 1874, it must in fairness
be stated that the prospects Of the Republicans
have greatly improved, and that their chances of
success in October are SO favorable as to in
spire them with hope and encourage them to
work. Cincinnati Commercial.
The Boston papers are justly eiated over the
warm expressions of friendly feeling in the com-
ments of the Southern press on the Bunker Hill
Centennial. Those comments show that an i'm
mense amount OF good has been done by it, and
that the prospects OF an era of good fe .ling be-
tween all sections of the country have made
very decided progress witi'n the lsst sixty days.
Albany Journal.
Boss Tweed said the other day ~ want it
distinctly understood that / aol good Demo-
crat to-day az l ever was" Certainly he is and
il it were not for outside public opinion the
Democracy would give the Eoss his old place in
the party.
A Western exchange notes this nice distinc-
tion "While Massachusetts was celebrating
Bunker Hill, the Ohio Democrats were nominat-
ing Hunker Bill"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
building statistics

MONTHLY REPORT OF TEE NEW BUILDINGS
The following is the report of the new build.
ings for which permits have been issued during
the month Of June:
Il. W. jackson, houses, south west corner Of
Second and Adams streets.
George Ainsworth, house on Tenth between
Chestnut and DUPONT streets.
E. Bringhurst, stable on Tatnall between
Seventh and Eighth street.
Robert Cameron, houses N. L. corner Third
and French streets.
Fergus Kelley, house N. E. corner of Reed
and jackson streets.
John B. Kindall, house on Kirkwood between
Seventh and Eighth streets.
Benjamin Rigby house on Franklin near Lin
den streets.
w. Y. Warner. extension Of morocco factory
on Beach street. near Maryland Avenue.
Philip Plunkett, rebuilding Of sheds and stable
on Water street between Shipley and Orange.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
The Leaky jail.

lFrom the Philadelphia Bulletin, Jun e so.l
That Bastile at New Castle, Delaware, is .
terrible place OF incarceration, the only mitga-
ton Of which is that when the prisoners get
tired they go away. Seven of these weary in
mates walked out on Monday last, by the des-
perate process Of picking up a ladder and CO.
ing over the wall 1t is usually by some such
daredevil exploit as this that these desperadoes
effect their escape. They appear to have gone
out, merely to spend the afternoon, "Shadrach
Trusty.' repairing to the Episcopal Church,
which for once contained two naves, and whence
he returned to the fiery furnace OF his cell in
the course OF the evening. "Blubber Davis
aud John O'Brine" sought the salt marsh as
their natural element, while Freddy August"
convinced that he was at least month ahead
Of timo, confded himself to the care of the
county, until his time should come. A model
prison is New Castle Jail, open not only to all
corners, but equally 80 to all goers. Does not
justice need new castle in Delaware?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01


Secretary Delano and Oommissioner Smith re-
turned to Washington, yesterday from. Long
Branch, where they went to consult with the
President on Indian affairs. 1t is stated from
Washington that ''the Secretary has not aban-
doned his desire to retire from the Cabinet, but
the period at which this may take place is un-
certain"
Thomas H. Delbitt, for many years Secretary
Of the Board of Public Works Of Virginia, com.
mitted suicide at Richmond, Va, yesterday morn
ing, by blowing out his brains. He was about
70yaars of age, native Of New York, and a
prominent Mason and Knight Templar. He had
been suffering from illness for some time.
Another victory wsA won by the American
rihemen in the shooting near Dnblin yesterday.
Sevon members of the American team and all
the Irish team and shooting club, participated in
the contest for the Spencer cup, which was won
aildersleeve and Yale also won prizes.
The Democrats Of CAlifornia yesterday nomi.
gated William Irwin for Governor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
Daily Commercial.
NUMERICAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Toward n. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. Ferris.
- Fnr Terms, etc., sss Second Pase.
Personal.


Vice President Wilson will spend the Sum-
ner at Saratoga, and proposes to press forward
be preparation of his last volume Of "Tho Rise
nd Fall Of the Slave Power"
& --President MoCosh, OF Princeton College,
allied yesterday, accompanied by his sick wife,
pbr Scotland, where their son Is lying very i'll.
d General Sherman's SON. -in-law, Mr.. I. w.
Fitch, received this telegram day or two ago
" Thomas w. Fitch, IF ST. Louis: Minnie
has son, and is reported doing well.
w. 7. SHERMAN"
Jeremiah Willetts, member Of the Society
5pf Friends and formerly of Philadelphia, died at
Richmond, Va, Oh Tuesday, aged 81.
Baron Yon Schwarz Ssnborn, lately Austrian
Minister, and Count Corti, lately Italian minis
Der at Washington, sailed from New York yoB-
Eterday for Europe.
n Hon. ]. Lethrop Motley arrived at Now York
yesterday from Europe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
Inebriety nj the Reservoir.

10 the Editor Of the Commercial:
Would it not be well for the committee Of
Council, who are investigating the charges pre-
ferred by John W. Hawkins against the MANAGE
'ment of the Cool Spring Reservoir, to take cog
nizance of certain parties who are in authority !?
The writer had occasion to be in the vicinity Of
tho reservoir. on "wednesday yesterday, and
he will be qualified that he saw one of them very
much under tho influence OF liquor, and persons
in that condition are not capable of attending to
business in proper manner. Surely the Wator
Committee Of Council can procure Bober and
competent men to take charge of their business
FAIR PLAY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

IsonEAsx IN PosrAL SALARIES. -The Postofice
announces the read djustment Of the salaries at
Increase has been made ~ follows Aireys,
from $32 to s69 I; Bishopville, e12 to 322 Ches-
tsrville. from a62 to sol !; Church Greek, from
s86 to $3.50 Girdletree Hill from e12 to $50
saa to ss9 ;Inslssde, from ON sss to sSs IibsTty |
Grove, from $12 to 1856 Linkwood, from e53 to
$40 Nanticoke, from e22 to e47 ;Oxford, from
S74 to S110 Parsonsburg from $12 to e42 /;
Pottsvlle, from $52 to $50 Quantoo, from Ell
to S110 Stockton, from e47 to S91; Sudlsrsyille,
from $50 to $3.50 Upper Trappe, from $40 to
S55 Woodland, from e12 to ~ Woodlawn,
from s44 to $14o Wye Mills, from $17 TO e64.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
Thc iowa Rcpublicans,

The Republican Convention Of Iowa met yes
terday aud nominated q ticket headed by Sam
uol }. Kirkwood for Governor, and j. J. Newbold
for Lieutenant Governor. The platform adopt
cd declares gold and silver the only reliable le-
com should be gradually attained favors "a
revenue tariff adjusted to encourage home in
dLstry !" demands revision Of the patent laws,
to relieve industry from the oppression of mo-
uopolies opposes third Presidential term aud
believes that President Grants letter 'fairly re-
moves that issue from our politics !" demands
the subsection OF railway and other corporations
to the law making power, and supports the pros
ent system of public schools. 1
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THE First National Bank announces dividend
Of five per cont, payable on demand.
The Union National Bank announces div.
dend of five per cent, payable on and after the
9th instant. r -.r4
The Bank Of Wilmington & Brandywine an
nounces dividend OF seven per cent, payable
on and after the 10th inst. i
There WAS no quorum at the meeting of the
Board OF Trade, on Tuesday evening. 1t is pro-
tho Board will then adjourn for the summer.
General Stephen v. Benet IL the Chief of Ord
nance Of the U. 3. Army. Our types yesterday,
made it Bernet, but we observe that other city
papers, installing the name altogether, made it
Bluit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
Financial.
pgIox OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK. July l.
=, Gold opened, this morning at sl.l6et.
fFurnished ny craige, johnson Il Co., Bankers and
-1-. ll'i Brokers. 9th and Market Stsl
'a '"'a LONDON. $780, P. NJ, July /.
q. 8. 1865, 106gl 1s6Ts, l06sI; Ten-forties
l04A;. New Fiyes Of 81, 1OS%. Consols for
money 90 1-16. Account 90 s-16. Erie common
shares 12h. Preferred. 81. New York Gen.
tral. 81. Market strong.
FRAsG FORT, July !.
US, 5-2Os of 1862, 9SJs,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

AN IMMENSE OAsT1sa.--Pusey, Jones & Co.
poured, day or two ago, at their foundry, the
largestiron casting ever made in this city. 1t
was an anchor plate for the East River bridge at
New York, the first Of Four such pieces which
this firm are to furnish. 1t weighed 10000
pounds. and 81, 600 pounds Of metal were melted
to make it. The operation OF producing this
immense casting was successfully performed, in
very brief space OF time, only about three
minutes being required to pour tile metal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

The LANDENBERaEH EsTATE.-In the matter
Of the Landenberger estate Judge Cadwallader
yesterday made an order confirming and ratfy
and directing that the Philadelphia Trust and
Safe Deposit Company, trustee, and ]. l.. Erin
ger, assignee, upon payment to them Of the pur-
chase money shall execute the conveysnces.
This confirmation Of the GALES Of. the mill and
other property will it Is believed by the friends
of Martin Landenberger, lead to the resumption
of business by the firm. s e. -- i. " D.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
A Plnyful Zepbyr,

The Burlington Qowa) Hawkeye says "a lit
tie zephyr struck Floyd county the other day
and nearly turned it upside down. 1t blew John
Bsrney's house over. with Mrs. Barney and the
children in it, rolled it over three times, jammed
1t against a tree and tore it to pieces, and the
inmates were only slightly bruised. As post
script to all this we would say that Mrs Barney.
who is somewhat deaf, never desisted from her
knitting all that time and when the final crash
came only looked up and said, Come in-don't
XII ock >"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

BURIAL OF MRS. Col. CHESTNUT Mrs Ann
Eliza Chestnut, relict of the late Col. VIM. D.
Chestnut, Of Baltimore, and sister Of Edward L.
Rice of this city, was buried at Mt. Morish Gem
etery, near Philadelphia, yesterday. . She WAS
about 65 wears of age.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

CHURCH WEDDINa.-A large audience was
present, last night, in Grace M. e. church, to
witnes.' the nupta ceremonies OF Mr.. Joshua
Copner and Miss Mary A. Christy. Both the
bride and groom were handsomely dressed, and
everybody wished them long and happy mar
ried life Instead of taking the first train for
Niagara or some other fashionable resort, they
repaired from the church to their home, 627
West Fifth Street, which had been furnished
and prepared for their reception,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

AMERICAN MECHANICS CENTENNIAL PARADE
ASSOCIATION The American Mechanics Of Del
aware have formed : Centennial Parade Asso-
citation for the purpose Of joining In the parade
of the Order at Philadelphia on July 8th, 1876.
The officers are President, Jno. Roberts, Vice
Cochran of No. 8, John Arthur OF No. 4, and d.
B. Markley of No. 6, Rec. Beo, @. d. Snyder;
Cor. Sec., J. l.. Killgore; Treas, ]. Maris; Fin.
Sec, William Journey. 1t il the intention Of
the Association, il enough enthusiasm can be
color of which have not yet been determined on.
Failing in this, the parade will be in regals of
the order
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

CoRosER's VERpIor.-The Coroner's Jury,
summoned yesterday, to hold an inquest over
apopexy, brought on by her own negligence"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

ned illness of Mr.. Tanning who is still lying sicl
OF something like typhoid fever, the paintings Al
the Masonic Temple will remain ON exhibison
for the present, and be offered at private sale
during thiS week and next he-sHl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01

The RKsEnvorR Row, 1t is understood that
the Water Committee held another meeting yes
terday Afternoon or last evening and, modified
or resoInded the RESOLUTIONS passed on MondAy.
Mr. Candy, the Chairman Of the Committee, de-
clined to state what had been done, not consid-
ering 1t proper for public information, but it is
ssid thai tho subject will be brought upin some
shape, this evening, in Council. o. s9nEy