davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

ORDERS COMING IN.-Orders for canned to-
son, and White IL Dunning, at Denton, have II
single order of 10000 cams. The Gamers are
also preparing for their supplies, and numerous
contracts have been made with the farmers for
extensive planting. This promises to be a busy
AnAr with the cannerlen..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

Inc regular fortnightly meeting of the Board
of Trade will take place tomorrow evening. at
y,l5 O'clock
lacy IL. Hooper says, in one of her Paris let
Ne,s. mat there is nothing OH earth that French
"etfesses can better portray than girlish inno-
oece le.S anu purity which proves what very great
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

PnRsoNAL.-Rev. Joseph L. Smith, pastor of
Grace NJ. u. Church, after his winter of hard
and successful labor, left to-day for Saratoga,
where he will remain two or three weeks.
Delaware Clark, of Glasgow, in this county,
as gone to California, for his health, and ls
A0w ut Santa Barbera.
Capt. J. p. @. DeKrart, of the U. $. Navy
Nho Las been iii service on the Pacific for two
Years, il now at his home in this city awaiting
orders, having arrived last week. During his
ahsence he has visited China, Japan, the Sand
"ieh lslandH, and other places of more or less
interest.
q. e. Burlegh, WHO is spending few days in
NE city, spoke at Friends meeting yesterday at
=. NJ. and in the evening at Zion church. AT
n30, this evening, he will speak on intemperance
at Friends' Meeting House.
James Merrihew, son OF Capt. John P. Merri-
hew, who resides at 800 French street, has been
promoted to the superintendency of the Western
nlon Telegraph lines which radate from Phila-
delpha. MIR. Merrihew entered the Western
Union employ in this city at II years of age, as
an oriand boy. James Morrow was then man
Ager here, and the office was at 3rd and King.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
FOURTH EDITION.
'rhe yIrginIan FrOsts.

THEY DAMAGE THE TRUCKERS mrLLIoNs OF poIr
Lars,
WASHINGTON, April 19.
The effect Of the frost in Virginia has been
very disastrous. The loss to truckers in the
western part of the State is estimated at millions
of dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
Kentucky.

DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT LEXINGTON.
CINCINNATI, April -.
During quarrel at Lexington. Ky.,yesterday,
Michael Toby shot Patrick OBrien, and Toby's
wife. while interfering, was also shot. Both will
dia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
Netr advertisements.

~ GORGE W. BUSH & SON, FRENCH
" STREET WHARF, SELL THE BEST QUAIL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
Newark Items.

NEWARK, April 10.
Newark is to have spelling bee We hear
it is to be gotten up by members OF St. Thomas
Church, and will take place in the oratory of
Delaware College, OF which we will give due no.
tice.
Rev. Mr.. Spencer, of New Castle, and Rev. ].
A. Stone. exchanged pulpts, yesterday.
Snow fell last night, and it il very cold, this
morning.
On Saturday afternoon game of base ball
took place between the Greasey Nine and the
United. The United went under by score Of
40 to 10. They we're oyerrated.
Misses Harrie Curtis Lizzie Blandy, Alice Dom
nell and Sophie Stone commenced on Saturday
afternoon, in st. Thomas church, the very laud-
able effort of forming children's sewing circle
for the purpose of teaching the children to sew.
A very good attendance was had on Saturday.
The little ones were well pleased.
Prof. J. w. Shoemaker will read and lecture
on Friday evening. April 90, assisted by John
O'Byrne Esq. 1t is the anniversary of Shakes
peare's birthday. Subject Zone Hour with
Shakespeare" Admi sion, 25 cents P.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
The Reecher Trial.

REsuMp ION AND oRoss-ExAaIINATIoN OF DETEs
DANT.
New YORK, April 10.
The Beecher trial was resumed, this morning,
Judge Fullerton was present and continued the
cross examination Of Mir. Beecher.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
SECOND EDITION.
weather Record.
REPORT OF THE sraNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE sIdNAL SERVICE
WAsH1se-os, April 10.
Probabilities For the Midi states cloudy
weather will prevail during the rest of Monday,
with slowly rising temperature, Westerly to
Southeily winde and slight changeln the barom-
eter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

SELLING SEATS FOR THE BEE. Tho sale of the
tears for tho next Spelling Bee--proposed for
tie 29th-has begun at Boughman, Thomas, &
CO.. s and already quite number are engaged.
Prompt attention to the matter may be neces-
match between Wilmington and Chester county
,pcllers meets with favor, and will probably be
arranged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

POLICE CoURT.-Chares Harper, a junk deal
er in Front street between Orange and Tatnall,
was afforded hearing at noon on the charge of
buying stolen goods, knowing them to be such.
The particular object was ffty-six pound
weight which some boys had stoen from P. Me-
garity, and which they confessed. Harper was
held in $500 for court.
Dennis Sharp for dsorderly conduct, was re-
qured to pay the costs and enter peace bond
in 5000.
Four cases of drunkenness have been heard
since Fridays report.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

rE- Good food and plenty Of H. produces the same
effect upon person who has been starved that the
Peruvian syrup. and Iron Tonic, does upon the
weak and debltated; it makes them strong ant
vigorous, changing weakness and suffering init
strength and health.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

+ YKENS VALLEY COAL.

Just received and for sale one cargo very Su-
perior Lykens Valley stove end egg coal, Orange
street and Railroad avenue. - -
Hprl1-lyof JOShPH FOUI.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

ANOTHER FIRE ESoiNE ,TRIAL.-Thc Fame
Hose Co., through committee, have challenged
10 pop squirt against their steamer the en-
sne of any other company in the Department
and especially the Water Witch They require
that the challenge be accepted within five days,
otherwise the Fame will claim the championship
OF the city. On Saturday evening The commit
tee OF the Water Witch Co. ,which,was appointed
rome months ago to consider a challenge which
was anticipated from the Fame Co., met, but we
understand took no definite action. 1t Is quito
probable, however, that the challenge will be
accepted, when all due preminaries will be ar
ranged
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
BOSTON 99c. STORE.

MARSEILLBS QUILTS : A FULL
Ivl line Of the best makes of Maraeilea, Honey
CONT, and Bates Quilts, at less than former rates
w. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

POSTPONED Owing to the high wind and
roughness of the water on Saturday afternoon
the crews of the Christiana Navy did not turn
out, and their first appearance, this season, in
full uniform, was deferred until next Saturday
afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

DEsTRrcrIoN or TURNING EARLY
Friday morning Dyson's Turning Mill, situated
un the Lancaster turnpike half milo west of
toatsWlle, was destroyed by fire. Besides Mr..
lysonH latIes, tools &c, the building contained
personal property of considerable value, belong
aug to Mr. Caleb Bradley. Mr.. b. was engaged
IN manufacturing improved earth closets, quite
number Of which were i'll the building when
burned. His loss will reach |. 1000, upon which
there is no insurance. Mr.. Dyson had an in
eurance on his tools of $3.50. In the Chester
County Mutual. The building belonged to a
Mrt. Little and was partly insured
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

TEMPERANCE MEETINGS. Yesterday afternoon,
flcre was very large audience in the West St.
Friends meeting house, to hear a lecture on
BuIleigh. Many of the well-known advocates
IT the temperance cause were i'll attendance,
md tho lecture, which was delivered with all
Mr.. Biueighs wel-known earnestness and
clearness, WAS very well received. 1t has been
arranged for him to speak again, on the same
-ubiect, at the same place, OIL this (MondayD
ukenng. at IL O'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

QUICK TlME.-0n Friday last, the Limited Ex-
iress South made, probably, the quickest time
on record OF any train between this city and
BALTIMORE. The train was drawn by locomotive
10 Wilmington 27 miles, was travelled in 80
nlnutes, and between Wilmington and Baltimore
j. miles, only " minutes were consumed, in
c.udng stoppage of four minutes at Perryyille
iof water. In some places the average speed of
The tram was more than mile minute. Loco
motive No. 10 was built at the +. w. & L. shops
H ths city and IL one of the finest in the GER
vice Of tho Company.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19

\ PuzzLE FOR THE BoYs--We find the follow
ns puzzle in an exchange, and will give the an
tNer in day or two. Who can give ns the ex-
flanation i'll advancei
ship ut sea sprung leak Tie hole in the
tgttom was just one foot square. There was
hut board on the ship-this was sixteen
inches long and nine inches wide. 1t had pre-
e4dly the requisite number of square inches,
aud the carpenter cut it in two pieces only, and
lhese two pieces just fitted the hole. How did
"a tlf if
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-19
Com nerciaI Reports.

U. s. 5.2o's of 1862, os55.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25

homan races" in chariots driven bv
nAmazons, the "lberty races" in which
forty wild horses are turned loose in Tho
arena In exact imitation of the famous
carnival races of Rome and Naples the
standing races, in which the riders stand
on bareback horses hurdle races for ladies
nat races by English, French, and American
Jockeys; besides camel, elephant, ostrich.
and monkey races. Another feature will
De exhibitions OF Indian life on the plains.
In which the actors will be scores of In
alans, with their squaws and pappooses.
lhey VIII put up genuine Indian encamp-
ment, hunt real buffaloes, give war-dances,
pony races, foot races against horses, expibi-
tions OF daring horscmanship, lasso-throw-
ing. a band Of Mexican raiders, mounted
on their famous mustangs, will make a
pretended attack on the Indian camp, and
give mimic but faithful representation of
the Wild scenes enacted on the Western
frontier. The English stag-hunt will be
an exact picture Of the sport itself, with a
company OF $50 men and women in full
hunting costume, and large pack of
English stag hounds. There will also be
many other interesting and attractive feat
ures, the mere mention Of which would
make a small volume.
Mr.. Barnum certainly deserves great
credit for an enterprise which is calculated
to afford vast amount Of innocent, popular
amusement; and although this gigantic
venture involves an enormous outlay of
money, it will present too many attractions
not to be generously sustained. 1t is Mr..
barnum's intention to visit Europe next
autumn with the whole establishment, and
astonish the Old World with this wonder
ful exposition of what can be accomplished
by Yankee enterprise.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
B7RTHH.

On the 18th inst, Mrs. Frank Chipperfeld
of daughter.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
Like Men.

Roosters, says Josh Billins, are the pu-
gilists among birds and, having no suitable
shoulder tn strike from, they strike from
the heel. When rooster gifts whipped,
the hens all march off with the other roos-
ter, if he amt half so big or so hansum.-
1t is pluck that wins hen. BOOSTERS, az a
class, won't do emmy household work; yu
kant git rooster tu pay emmy attention tn
young one. They spend most of their
time in Growing and strutting, and once in
while they find a worm, which they make
great fuss over, calling their wives up from
distance, apparently to treat them, but
jist az the hens git thare, this elegnt cuss
bends over and gobbles up the worm.-
Jist like man for all the world
A gentleman caught cold by kissing a
lady's snowy brow
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
MARRIED..

On the 18th, inst, by Rev. J. Koehler Mr..
William Wesser and Miss Alabesta Christman,
both of Pike county.
On the Goth inst, by the Rev. Father p. J.
McManus, near Henryville, Mr. J. j. Durkin,
of Henryville, and Mrs. Bridget Barlow, for
merly of Boston.
At Jackson Corners, March il, 1875, by
Rev. d. Z. Schneider, Mr.. Isaiah Singer, OF
jackson, and Miss Amelia Stump, Of Pocono.
At Brodheadsville March 18th, by Rev D.
E. SchGdler, Mr.. John Tidd, and Miss Jennie
Krone, both of fChestnuthill.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
A QUEER BATTLE.
A Pennsylvania Farmer Whipped by
Rats.

The Carlisle Herald says: Mr.. Jesse
Laverty, of East Pennsboro, living neal
Booser's Mill, was lately very much an
noyed by rats, which carried off his eggs
and made sad work with his corn in the
crib and then invaded his granary and
commenced destroying bin of wheat. Mr.
L., on examination, found there was but
one place where the rats got in He there
upon resolved to kill the rats by an artifce
well worthy Of the cause. He strewed
corn meal literally on the floor of the gra-
nary, and about one hour later he nailed
the hole shut, he then called his dog Ga
Spanish terrier and armed with a club
went forth to battle.
Now the door to the granary is fastened
by long wooden latch extending full
across the door, and can only be opened
from the outside, and Mr.. L., on entering
the granary, drew the door shut and heard
the latch fall He then thought that the
enemy was his, but this was an error, for
the rats were more numerous than he eX-
pected, and finding no way Of escape, at
tackled both Mr.. j. and his dog with great
Jury. D1E. u. ldlu OH HIS DIONS HdI u anu
fast, and one blow, aimed at rat, unfortu-
nately hit the dog on the head and killed
him.
Mr.. L. being thus deprived of his faith
full ally, would have fed but could not. He
then commenced calling for help, the rats
meanwhile kept skirmishing around his
legs, ran up his body, bit his hands, and
one bolder than the rest bit his nose. 1t
is impossible to say what the result of this
unequal contest would have been, had not
passing neighbor, attracted by the noise
and cries, went TO the relief Of Mr.. L., who
presented shocking spectacle, his face and
hands bloody, and hands bloody, and his
clothes torn into shreds.
Mr.. L. being washed and rehabilitated,
sat down to reflect, when he luckily hit on
a better plan of warfare. lie went and
borrowed twelve cats, which with his own
made fifteen these he in the evening shut
up in his granary with the rats, and the
next morning he found, on examination,
ten dead cats, one blind one, and two with
one eye apiece The remaining two were
unheurt, and by actual count he found one
hundred and nineteen dead rats of the
dead dog there was nothing left but the
bones and hair, the rats doubtless having
eaten him while Mr.. L. was hunting cats.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
A FEARFUL TORNADO.
Georgia and South Carolina Swept by
an Awful Storm of Wind, Rain and
|


AUGUSTA, Ga, March 21.-The tornado
caused fearful destruction along its track
laying waste houses, trees and fences, and
killing persons and stock. The Baptists
were holding meeting at Elan Church,
near Camack, when the storm demolished
it, killing three and wounding twenty-five
persons. Residences and out-houses were
demolished on many plantations in War
ren, McDuffie and Columbia counties. In
Georgia the destruction extended into
Edgefield Aiken and Barnwell counties
In South Carolina in some places persons
were blown distances of sixty yards. Every
house on Mrs. p T.. Walton's plantation,
including her fine residence, was DESTROYED.
In Columbia county three negroes were
killed and twenty-five persons wounded.
Ten houses on Dr. Hamilton's place were
destroyed. 1t is impossible to give cor
rect idea of the amount of property lost,
and several hundred thousand dollors will
not cover it. Fearful suffering is already
reported in the devastated territory, it be-
ing the severest storm ever known in this
section.
THE LIST OF CASUALTIES.
The list of casualties by the tornado near
Thomson are John l.. Stevall and wife,
and two daughters of John n. Morgan,
badly wounded by falling houses. Several
negroes were killed and wounded. At
Apling, the houses of S. Hutchinson, Solon
Reese, John Boston and others were de-
stroyed. Mrs Martha Darcy and Miss
Maggie Bailey were killed. Miss Malone
and Mrs. Grey seriously wounded. One
end of the courthouse was blown in. At
Ganad everyhouse, except one, is destroyed.
Mr.. Fielding, telegraph operator, was
badly bruised. Tom Gessling had a train
on siding the tornado struck the train,
demolishing it completely and killing him
Instantly. All trains coming to Augusta,
except the Central, are destroyed, but there
is no serious damage to the railroads There
is no loss Of life or damage to property in
Augusta. James Gordon, white, and
Charles Ramsey, colored, were drowned
by the capsizing of a boat in the Savannah
river.
A Camak dispatch says: Mrs. Wright
has two ribs broken Mrs Jones had her
back broken Rev. Mr.. Pitcher killed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
DIED.

In Stroudsburg, on the Goth instant, Mrs
Fannie Troch, relict of the late Joseph Troch
aged IS years, 3 months and 4 days.
In Hamilton, on the 11th inst, Mrs. Anna
Mariah Mansfield, aged so years, months
and % days.
In Polk, March 10th, 1875, Nicholas
Zacharias, aged SO years.
In Stroud, March 2lst, Mrs. Martha Chip
perfield, wife Of Frank ChipperfeId, aged &c
wears.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
Special n office.

Just received at Williams Drug store a
large lot Of English Sailed Potash, warran-
ted good. Oct. SIT
Just received at Williams Drug Store, a
large stock of White Lead, Linseed Oil and
VARNISH for the spring trade. Price of
Lead and Oil reduced. March l8, rs.
BgS] If YOU want fresh Groceries, call at AID
ans & Walton's Grocery Store, next door to
Williams Drug Store, Main St, Stroudsburg,
Pa. March Is, '65.
Ba5~ If you want a nice fitting pair of Boots,
Shoes, or Lady's Caters, call at Adams &
Walton's. March Is, rs.
Rss- Produce taken in exchange for boots
shoes and groceries
Give us a call. GEO G. ADAMS.
March Is, 1S75.-3t JAS. k.WALTON.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25

The Revised Statues of the United States,
Sections 1892, 3237, 323S, and 3239, require
every person engaged in any business, avoca-
ton, or employment which renders him liable
to a SPECIAL TAX, to procure and place con-
spicuousiy IN has establishment place Of business
STAMP denoting the payment of said
SPECIAL TAX for the special Tax Y ear be-
ginning May /, 1875, before commencing or
continuing business after April 80, 1875.
The Idres embraced acithin the provisions Of tie
lac G60ue quoted are the foliouing:
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25

An honest old farmer from Clinton coun-
tv, who had come down to the city to pass
Sunday with his metropolitan friends, be-
ing asked by one Of them this morning
what the people up in Northern New York
think of the Beecher scandal, replied that
he never tried it, and didn't know any
thing about it-that he and all his neigh
bors burn kerosene.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
Health and Pleasure.

A gentleman wishing to camp in the woods during
the summer, wants the companionship of four FIVE
or young men more TO take part in hunting fishing,
boating, &c &c. Fox information apply to this Office,
or b. letter TO
MISSOURI,
March /, 1S75.-S.. Experiment Mills Pa.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
r. MAINONE,
Maker, Tuner, Regulator and Repairsr
Pianos, Organs and Me|odeOns,

Parties residing in Stroudsburg and vicinity wish
ing their instruments thoroughly tuned regulated and
repaired at reasonable price, will please leSvo
their orders at the Jeffcrsonian Office.
Those wishing to purchase Pianos other instru-
ments will find to their advantage to call on Hav-
ing had pTactice experience of over twcnty-six
years in the musical line, l prepored to furnish
the latest and most improved Instruments the lowest
possible prices. 1 have located myself permanently
here and solicit your favors.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25

Rectifiers 5000 90
Dealers, retail liquor % 90
Dealers, wholesale liquor 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale so 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail 20 90
Dealers in leaf tobacco % 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco 500 90
And on sales of over 81 900, fifty cents
for every dollar in excess of 81, ,000
Dealers in manufactured tobacco 500
Manufacturers of stills so 90
And for each still manufactured 20 90
And for each worm manufactured 20 90
Manufacturers of tobacco 600
Manufacturers of cigars 10 90
Peddlcrs of tobacco, first class more than
two horses or other animals) 80 90
Peddlers of tobacco, second class two
horses or other animals) 25 90
Peddlers of tobacco, third class lone horse
or other animal) IS 90
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class ION foot
or public conveyance) 10 90
Brewers of less than 500 barrels so 90
Brewers of 800 barrels or more 100 90
Any person, so liable, lcho shall fail TO COMPLY
nth the foregoing requirements ,VU be subject to
SeUere penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any Of the Special
Tdres named aboUe, must apply to FRANK
REEDER, Collector of Internal RcUeaue at Eas-
ton, and pay tor and procure the Special Tar
Stamp or Stamps they need prior to Nay l, 1875,
and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
J. w. DOUGLASS,
Commissioner Of Internal Rerenuc
Office Of Internal Recenue,
Washington, ID. G., February l, 1875.
March IS, 1S75.-4t.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
NOTICE
NOTICE

Is HEREBY GIVEN of the intention to apply under
the of Assembly of the wealth of Penusy-
vania entitled "An act provide for the IncorpOr-
alton and regulation ofcertain Corporations" approved
April IS 1874 for charter of corporation to be called
the Stroudsburg Gas Light Company" the charter and
object Of which is to supply the people OF the borough
of Stroudsburg with illuminating gas.
DARIUS DREIiER,
NICHOLAS RUSTER
JOHN II. CONNER,
&. X. ANDRE
NJ. w. RHODES,
J. X. SHAFER,
D. s. LEE
j. G.. KELLER,
JOSEPH WALLACE,
WM. HOLLINSHEAD
LINFORp MARSH
T. =. WILLIAMS
JERE MACKEY,
&. BURNETT
J. S WILLIAMS.
March T. ls75.-3t
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-02-05

ABOrT TltETHERMoMErER-The ther.
mOmeter has the yngarics as we'll as other
things. In times Of extreme heat or cold
there Is generally some dispute as ia
what the true standard is. Thermome.
tiers, Of course, vary according to OK.
posure; and much Of the difference in
observations Ia on account Of the fact that
some Use alcoholic or acid Thermometers,
while others stick to the more reliable
mercurinl article. The alcoholic and
acid thermometers are more sensitive to
the extremes Of The weather than the met.
curial, but on that account they are not
40 steady. In the descending scale, for in.
stance, in the alcoholic and acid, there Ia
a geOmetrical increase In the rapidity Of
the descent with each degree, so that when
d mercnrial thermometer marks, say
eight degrees below zero, the alcoholic
will show slightly lower record In the
same locality. Mercury will freeze be.
fore alcohol will, for this reason alcohol.
ic Thermometers ar taken OIL scientific
expeditions; but comparison is always
made between the mercury and alcohol,
40 that after the mercury freezes allow
ance can be made, by mathematical cal.
for the ''faSt" pfopehSites Of the
alcohol.