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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-09-08

Those to be fattened can be wen started
along now by feeding them meal scaldcd
and mixed with SKINNED milk few
handfuls of charcoal, mixed with little
ashes and sulphur is recommended as tonic
and regulator for swine, and will at least do
no harm. Hog, generally seem to like it,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
Fatality Amongst Horses

TIE BLIND sTAddERs IN THIS COUNTY
THAN TWENTY DEAD IN A SINGLE LOCALITY
The Smyrna Times of the 1st inst. reports that
early last week tho disease commonly known
the blind staggers, broke out smong.he horses in
Iloronghfare Neck, between that town and
Collins Beach, and within the last five days
over twenty have died in that section aione
while quite number on the Bombay Hook side
OF the Creek, EAST OF town, have also died
80 or 40 in all up to the present
writing. Tho names Of fifteen farmers in
Thoroughfare Neck are given, all OF whom have
lost one and some as many as two or three. A
valuable stallion belonging to A. Ennis,is among
those dead. On the South side OF Smyrna creek,
the names Of nine farmers are given, who have
lost horses, one Of them, Edward Hayes, having
three dead In Smyrna, Thomas i. Carty has
loht his valuable stall Ion 'and one or two other
horses have shown the Sickness but none have
died. 30 far the disease ia confined TO the
"Neck' district mainly, only one case
occurring west of Smyrna, The animals
nearly all droop and finally commence walking
in circle, to the left and thus continue till they
die. A few are too stnpid to walk, while others
still rant terribly and if left IN the stable would
batter their skulls open. 1t is thought the dis
ease is brought on by night exposure and the al
most perpetual dampness of the grass.
The matter having assumed SO serious an
aspect, parties at Smyrna united in n club on
Tuesday and dispatched to Philadelphia for a
veterinary surgeon. He came and pronounces
the disease cerebro spinal meningitis. which the
farmers think " all the same in Dutch as stag
gers. The disease is not contagious, he aays.
Yesterday afternoon number of new cases
were reported. and none of the horses that sur
vive the attack up to the present show any signs
Of recovery. 1t is thought they will ultimately
die
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
NElGHBDRIh0 NEWS.


Many Of the agricultural and horticultural ex-
hibitions to be held during the Fall are now
announced. We make the following list
Berks County Fair, Reading Pa, September
IA, Is, 10 and II.
Chester County. West Chester, Pa, septem.
bcr 8. 0, 10 and II.
Mercer County, Mercer, Pa, September 8, g.,
10 and H.
East Pennsylvania, Norristown, Pa, septem-
ber IA, 10, l6 and II.
Gratz. Dauphin County, Pa, September A.
10, 16 and II.
Delaware Horticultural Socety's Fair, Will
mington, Del, Qnstitute Hail. September 10,
1G, II, and IS.
Lebanon County, Avon, Pa, September 81, %,
80, and "a.
Montgomery County, Amber Station, Pa I,
Sept. 81, %, 23, and 9th.
State Fair, Lancaster, Sept 27,2s, 30. so, Oct
LIST.
schuykill County, ofwigsbars, Pa. Sept. %,
20, 80, Oct. 1st.
Lehish County, Allentown, Pa, Sept. %, 90,
80, Oct. 1st,
Beaver County, Beaver, Pa. Sept %, 30, ao
Oct. LIST.
Kutztown Fair, Katztown, Pa, Oct. s, G, 7 and
9Th.
Doylestoyn Fair Doylostown, Pa, October
Northampton County, Easton, Pa, Oct. s, 6,
Z, snd g.
York County, York. Pa. October s, 6, Z, and 8.
SNYDER County, Middeburs, Pa, Oct. s, 6, 7,
and 9Th.
Northern Pennsylvania, E.ie Pa, Oct. 5, 6, 7,
ard 9Th.
Briageville, Dell, October 10Th, Goth, and 2lst.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

The EurGhess Murder.

GovERSoR COCHRAN sTtEEIsG UP THE STATE oFFr-
CERs-A REWARD OF $500 OFFERED FOR WHIT
LOCK.
Governor Cochran soems TO appreciate the in
disposition of the county constabes to srrest the
Whitlocks, charged with the murder of the COL
ored man Furchess, and IN reward Of 5000
which he oilers for the apprehension Of the sor,
ne insert5 tii,5 paragraph, winch ls unusual but
very pertinent in view of the facts in this case
"And do hereby request the Sheriffs OF the
several counties of the State. their deputies and
balifs, and all other police officers of the State,
to be vigilant, and to use every eSertion and all
lawful means to cause the arrest OF the said John
Wlitlock. Junior. and his delivery aforesaid" "
Constable II. II. Foster, Of MIddletowD was
in the city, Wednesday, having stopped at New
Castle Oh the way. There, we are Informed.
high words passed between him and Sheriff
Lambson, whose deputy il is stated he was,
growing out of his conduct in refusing to arrest
the whitlocks. After he reached Wilmington
Leundeitlsk to upbriaid the Coroner, charging
him with giving the information which was
printed in the COMMERCIAL, and seeking to con-
vince him with reasons why he should have
kept the matter to himself. The Coroner very
politely informed him that bad he discharged
his duty there would have been 10 occasion for
the publication.
We are now informed that Mr.. Foster was
Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Coroner and County
Constable, all of which offices he has resigned.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
The AlmshOnse Coal COnIrscI.
HOW THE LOWEST BIDDER FAILED TO RECEIVE 1T
AiLEGEp uNFAIn nEALING.

HOW THE LOWEST BIDDER FAILED TO RECEIVE IT
ALLEGED UNFAIR DEALING.
For several days past there have been nccusa-
tions of unfairness made against the Trus-
tees of the poor In their award Of the
contract for coal. In order to get correct un-
derstandipg of tho matter, COMMERCIAL re-
porter on Friday last visited Mr. NJ. V. Pyle,
from whom the following information was OBJ
tanned:
Before the awarding OF the contract NJ. Pyle
Was solicited personally (the Board don't adver-
tise for proposals, although they consume 81
most 200 tons annually,) to put in proposals for
furnishing the Almabouse with coal. by MIR.
Lackey and Mr.. Barlow, to whom the proposals
were given. One or both, of these gentlemen
WAS invited into the coal yard and there shown
the Locust Mountain coal stored away.
This was the kind desired, and the
utmost satisfaction WAS expressed with that
which they saw. But on the day the bids were
opened Mr.. Pyle wns further solicited to fur
nish bids for Locust Fun coal, which he de
clined to do, and the award was made to James
Murphy although member of the Board con-
fessed to MIR. Pyle that his bid was the lowest
he thinks about 25 cents per ton, or on the lSO
tons to be supplied sI5 no.
The excuse given why the award was not CIV
on to Mr.. Pyle was that the Board determined to
take the Locust Ruu coal after the proposals had
been invited, but he was assured that had he
bid on this lie would have got the conssGct.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
civil Rights on n Steamboat.

CAPT. yEAsFY. OF THE EASTERN SHORE srEi-aBoAT
CO.. sUED BY A vIIGlSIA MuLATrowoMAN
Capt. W. +. Veasey, of the steamer Maggie,
which phys between Pungoteague and Baltimore,
was before United States Commissioner Atkins,
at Richmond Va, on Tuesday, for examination
upon the charge of violating the civil rights act.
The complainant IL l.. A. Spiverie, mulatto
woman. who was educated in Massachusetts
and is now teacher OF colored public school in
one of the lower tidewater Virginia counties.
She charges that about ten days ago, being at
Pungoteague, on tho Eastern shore of Virginia,
and desiring to go to Fortress Monroe, she
offered to purchase first class ticket for pas.
sage by the steamer Maggie, but on account OF
her race or color was refused by the captain, who
proposed to sell her second.class ticket. which
she promptly declined to purchase. The defend
ant, it Ii understood, asserts that on the day
named in the complaint the steamer was not
running her usual "trip, but carrying an excur-
sion PARTY For that reason when the woman
applied for passage he advised her not to go, lest
ii should be disagreeabie to her and to the ex-
cursonists many of the latter were drinking
and busterous.
Tho hearing was adjourned until the 2lstinst-,
and will then proceed at Onancock, Eastern
Virginia. The same woman also brought civil
action in the United States Circuit Court on
Tuesday. through Me-srs. Morton and Cuttings.
against Captain Neasey, laying damages ut $500
for refusing her trst-class passage. Henry A.
aud John S. Wise represent the Defendants.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
An Enoch Arden Case in Wilmington

WOMAN BROUGHT FACE TO FACE WITH Two Hus-
gASDs-HusBAND No. / RE6AISs HIS WIFE AND
TRoUNCEs NO. 2.
Wilmington has lad an Enocli Arden case.
1t lis somewhat different in its plot and finale,
however, from the ono Of old, and contradicis
the well-worn expression that history repeats
itself.
Hughes was tho name We have not been
permitted TO look behind the vail of couTtship
and early welded life, but probably the expert
ence OF Mr.. and Mira. Thomas Hughes was much
tho came as that Of Enoch and Annie. Our
story opens when life had become reality to
the Hughes, when several children had been
born unto them, and when the fires Of civil war
had been kindled all over the land. Thomas
was valorous. patriotic. He enlisted. sloudored
his muEket, and like the other good soldiers
whom Delaware sent TO the war ho did his duty
we'll At first his mlssives Of love came rapid
and regular, then they grew less frequent, and
| finally ceased to come ut ALL Tho wiie waited
long and patiently, but still no tidings were re-
| ceived. Tho returning troops also failed to in,
| clude in their number tho minsing husband and
| he was given up as dead.
| For seven long years his place abOuG the fam.
| lily hearthstoue was empty, his death mnurned
| Then John Hassiuger, whose sympathy Tor the
widow had ripenod into deeper and holler az
fection, declared his love, was accepted, and the
t--vweur mourning. 1alo s.'iue, IN ru'
time the marriage was soemnzed, and othel
children blessed their home. Seven other years
| followed, and their expiration broughtw with then
| husband No. 1, who was still alive and had beer
| living in other climes. The two husbands me
each other face to face; they took in the sitna
! ton at glance, and opened negotiations for al
ancaIle settlement of the dilemma.
| II was finally agreed that husband No. shoult
have his wife again, and with her he took ont
of IIassiugers eiiidreu, the latter taking the re-
mander Of them, But Ilassinger became pos
seseod of desire for his other child and went
| for it, when it was given over to him in friend
| ly way. Still lie fingered. His visit was made
agreeable to him by frequent quafiugs from the
bowl, until his braiu reeled, and ho refused
to obey the lord Of the household. Then q
scuflle ensued, which was terminated in the
Mayors Court, ON Saturday. by Hughes, who
had made the assault, being put under bonds u
| keop the pence.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09


ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE AT LEwEs
AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Correspondence ofHe Commercial.
Lrwrs, DEL, Sept. 8,
Tha Gra,a oaoo n n n ho,d ~. taoI,,,
o N'A"a " - n''u '' ."e"'i
annual session here, yesterday, in the hall OF
Lewes Lodge. Ten lodges out OF twenty-three
were represented and Mt roll. ali all bpt tbree
Of the Grand oIicars were nrssa,t wifi, q mo
iority Of tho standinp commttoea A small in.
creaso i, tho ,nsn,her.h,n ond .o,na G,,snn;a
imnroyemnnt nnnearad rom tho minutes
The followina Il list of the electeI and an.
pointiye Officers for the ensuing wear ~
q " a. n Rev A u DAVIS W;,m;,oto,
q. w. Counsellor. Mr.. A. M. BeattS' Wi,.
minoton. we
Il ~ Y r.. Miss NJ. A. Cronch Dover
q. W 4. @. M, Carey. Wyoming.
q. w. As. Mrs, q N. Carev Wvomino
a. W. Treas. Levi Sterner. i,ebanon
a W t,han' Giant q w inaenhs Tewes
a. w. NJ. Mis-, II Hedgemeu, MilToyd
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

The time has passed when women must be
pale and delicate to be called interesting--when
she must be totally ignorant of all practical
knowledge to be refined and high-bred-when
she must know nothing of tho current political
news of the day, or be called strong -minded.
1t is not sign of high birth or refinement to
be sckly or ignorant ThoSe who affect any
thing of the kind are behind tho times, and
must shake up and air themselves mentally, or
drop under the firm strides of common ideas
and lie crushed into utter insigniticance. In
these days the active, rosy faced girl with brain
quick aud clear, warm, light, heat, temper
quickly heated az intended insult or injury, and
Just as quick to forgive whose feet can run AZ
fact AZ her tongue and not put her out OF
| breath who IL not afraid Of freckles. or to
| breathe the pure air OF Heaven nnrestrained by
the drawn curtains of close carriage; and,
above all, who can speak her mind and give heI
| opinion on important topics which interest in
telligent people, is the true girl who will make
good woman. THIS is the girl who wins il
these days Even fops and dandies, wht
strongly oppose women's rights Ike woman
| who can talk well, if she is not handsome
They weary Of the most beautiful creature, il
she ia fool. They say, cav, ya-a-s she il
beautiful and no mistake, but she won't do TO
me-ack brains," for which commodity !
would ssem she could have little use III her As
sociation with him However, to please ever
an empty-hesded fop, woman must knoV
something.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09

THE SCARCITY OF wATER-A vESERADLE "pAM
Used IN MILL CREEK HuEDRER.

THE SCARCITY OF wArER-A vESERADLE "pAM ,
Used IN MILL CREEK HUEDRER.
The unusual scarcity Of water is shown by the
fact that on the farm of Lewis Thompson, in
Mill Greek Hundred, there is spring that has
been used for thirty year, in operating a hydrau-
lie ram, to force water to the buildings and that
the quantity Of water now afforded by the spring
il not moro than one half OF the smallest quaint
icy ever known at aug previous period during all
that time. There is not II suilicency OF water 10
operate the ram, and Mr.. Thompson is engaged
in making quite an extensive Improvement by
changing the location of the ram, taking in other
springs, &c, in order to obtain full supply of
water.
Another fact, stated to US in this connection,
is deemed worthy of notice. The first ram
used by Mr.. Thompson, which was put in IN
1915, is among the fret, il 1t IS not the very
first Que, made in this country. u was made
from description of Que given in the Far
lael's CdblRe, an agricultural paper publish
ed at the time, that had been I'M
ported from England short time before by
the distinguished engineer air. Lstrobe OF Bal
timore, and was in on Lis farm near that
city. The patterns We're all gotten mp new for
it by gentleman OF this city. Tho original was
replaced few years later by ono thought to
contain some improvements, but after being
out of use for several years it was again put to
work by Mr.. Thompson in another location to
force water TO his barn, and is now doing duty
as reliably and efficiently a. any one of more
modern construction. Compared with those now
made the old ram would be regarded as rather
odd looking. aud somewhat unpretending in ap-
pearauce, but for real working qualities It IL be-
lleved to be equal to any OF the improved stock.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
Death of Milton Whitney.

ONE OF DAL1IMoRE's GREAT CRIMINAL LAWYERS
PASSED AWAY.
The death OF Milton Whitney, well known
member Of the Baltimore bar, and particular
ly distinguished in criminal cases, &C.
cured at G 90 A. H., on Friday, Of in
duration OF the stomach, at Ashburnham,
Massachusetts, the village i'll which he WIS born.
Mr.. Whitney had not been well for some years,
and the condition of his health grew very seri-
Gus the past summer. He was sick for some
months at his home on the Severn river in Anne
Arundel county, where he was or gagged largely
in peach culture, on farm of nearly 1000 acres.
About two weeks ago, by advice OF his pbysl-
clans, he was taken, his wife accompanying HIM,
to his brothers at Ashburnham. He was very
feeble at the time and very much emaciated.
His stomach was in such state Of inflammation
1t would allow OF no nourisnment but the very
lightest kind and smallest quantity. He suffered
greatly. He died peacefully, rending messages
OF affection to his children in Baltimore, son,
youth, and three daughters, two OF whom are
grown.
Mr. Whitney was in his SD year, and had re-
sided in Baltimore about twenty five years. hav-
ing practlced his profession several years in
Massachusetts, before his removal to Baltimore
In 1855 he was elected States Attorney for Baltl,
more, and reelected in 1859, but resigned in
1860. This was the only office he ever held
His reputation was made chiefly in his profes.
sion, in which he was untiring in his zeal and
efforte for his client, and for whom lie always
made au able defence He was counsel in a
number OF prominent murder trials, among them
that OF the Pacas and the Black Mckag trial
in Maryland, both of which he won, and IN the
Goss- -Udderzook trial in Pennsylvania.
The funeral will take place tomorrow.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
short Hints Concerning sickness.

Don Whisper IN the Sick.TooM.
When the doctor comes to see you, remember
how many pairs of stairs he has to climb every
day, and go down to him if you are well enough.
When you are sitting up at night with pa
tient, be sure to have something to eat, if you
wish to save yourself unnecessary exhaustion.
Remember that sick people are not necessa-
rily idiotic or ibecile and that il is not always
wise to try to persuade them that their suffer-
ings are imaginary, They may even at times
know best what they need.
Never deceive dying person unless by the
doctors express orders. 1t IL not only wrong tC
allow any soul to 60 into eternity without prep
aration, but how can you tell but that he Las
something he ought to tell or do before he goes
away p?
Ii you have a sick friend to whom you wish to
he of u-e, do not content yourself with sending
her flowers and jelly, but lend her one Of yonr
pictures to hang in place of hers, or n bronze
to replace the one at which she is so tiring.
Don't have needless conversation with the
doctor outside of the sick-room. Nothing will
excite and irritate u nervous patient sooner. ii
you do have such conversations, don't tell the
patient that the doctor said " nothing He
won't believe YOU, anu lie Will imagine the worst
possible.
In hitting the sick, do not take them by the
shoulder aud drag them up on to the pillows,
but get some one to help You. Let one stand
on one side OF the patient, the other opposite,
then join hands under the shoulders and hips,
and lit steadily and promptly together. This
method is easy for those who lift, and does not
disturb the one who ID lifted.
Do not imagine that your duty is over when
you lave nursed your patient through his ill
ness, and he is about the house, or perhaps 60
ing out again. Strength does not come back in
moment, and tho days when little things worry
and little efforts exhaust, when the cares OF
business begin to press, but the feeble brain
| and hand refuse to think and execute. arc the
most trying to the sick one, and then comes the
need for your tenderest care, your most nnob
trusive wa,chfune.s =" Home and S0g'ety !
Scribae' for September.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
The Peach cutler Case.
TEMPORARY DISTORTION OF IT IN THE U. s.

TEMPORARY DIsPoeITIoN OF IT IL THE U. 8. COURT
The injunction case Of Z. W. Lockwood
against john A. Jones was temporarily disposed
OF in the U. s. Court, Thursday afternoon, by a
suspension of the injunction, until the further
orders OF the Court. The issue hinges
en- the employment in the peach-culler
patented by Mr.. Jones Of slat bottom, for se-
parating the leaves and dirt from the fruit,
which Mr.. Lockwood claims is an infringement
upon patent previously obtained by him. Mr..
Jones. on the other hand, insists that there are
differences in the construction Of the two bot
toms. sufficient to distinguish them, for while
Mr.. Lockwoods consists Of concaved Stats bis Ii
| plain open one. But aside from this, Dir
| Jones insists and announces his readiness to
prove that tho bottom patented by Mr.. Lock
| wood is no new thing ; that it has been in the
| knowledge and use OF farmers everywhere fol
many years, in sorting potatoes, fruit, &c, ant
that 1t is not properly entitled to a patent.
| Mr.. Jones's cutler is an extensive piece Of sp
paratus, while that OF Mr.. Lockwood is a yer,
simple affair.
The Court wa. asked by plaintiffs counse
to require security from the defendant, pend
ing the further consideration of the case t.
provide for any damage done by the latter t,
his patent, but this tile Court held under ad
| visemont.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
Vbe lscn, Estate Market.

BETTER LOCAL INQUIRY AND SEVERAL sALEs--TIME
AND PLACE OF Mr.. HEsLD's FIRST PUBLIC SALE.
The market for city real estate shows signs of
more activity. There is considerable inquiry for
good property. NJ M. Child Il Co. have just
made an important sale, dsposing of the elegant
residence of Joshua L. Puscy, 1909 Delaware
Avenue to John II. Adams, for $780, 900. They
have also sold three lots on Church and TAYLOR
Ste, to Chas. W. Horn for $1,000, an average Of
about s3lS per foot.
John Cow, formerly manager OF Con. Van
voorst's farm, near Milford, has purchased of
Thomas Hanson ID acres on the New Castle road,
opposite the school house, for $4,000. lie takes
possession on the 26Jh last, and will remove his
family there ut that time. It is his purpose to
devote his attention TO trucking, proincius tho
best varieties Of fruits and vegetables,
J T. Hcald will announce. in a day or two,
his first public sale OF ths series VIII ch he pro-
poses TO hold during tho fall and winter 1t
will be positive sale, none of the property put
up to be withdrawn or uuderbid, and tue list will
include several lots and dwelling, and a list OF
stocks and other securities, including shares in
| the Banks OF Delaware and Wilmington ~ Bran
wine. THIS sale will take place at the Clayton
House on Wednesday, September 10Th at H. A
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-09
The Handkerchief seventy Years ago.


The handkerchief which is now All indiapen-
sible appendage of every lady's md gentleman's Is
costume is Of comparatively modern mtrodnc-
ton. 1t was not very many years ago, deemed
e vulgar object instead Of mark of neatness
as now.
Until tho reign of the Empress Josephine, a
handkerchief was thought in France 30 shocking
an object that Il lady would never dare to Use it
before any one. The word was ever carefully
avoided in refined conversation.
An actor who would have used handkerchief
on the stage, even in tho most fearful moments
Of the play, would have been numerically
present century that a celebrated actress, Mile.
Duchesnoise, dared to appear with q haudker-
chief in her hand. Having to speak OF the
handkerchief in the course Of the piece, she
never could summon courage to call it by its
true name, but referred to it as light tissue.
fow years later, II translation Of one of
Shskespeare's plays, by Alfred de Nigny, having
been acted, the word handkerchief was used,
for the first time on the stage, amid cries of i'll.
| diguation from the audience. l doubt il
to-day French elegaptes would carry handher-
chiefs il the wife of Napoleon l. had not given
the eignal for adopting them. The Empress
Josephine, althoug really lovely, had ugly teeth
| To conceal them, she was in the habit OF carry
| ing small handkerchief, adorned with costly
lace, which she continually raised gracefully tt
to her lips. or conrse all the ladies' Of the cour
followed her example, aud handkerchiefs, have
rapidly become an impoi tant aud costly part o.
the feminine toilet 70 that the price OF u singh
handkerchief Of the b0nSsedu Of the Duchess O
Edinburgh would make the fortune OF neces
| sitQus family.