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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

KaiIrOnd War at oxford.

FoRcIBLE ATTEMPT ny THE BALTIC, CENTRAL co. TO
INVADE PRIVATE PROPERTY - THE INVADERS
DRIVEN OFF WITH REVOLVER.
At an early hour on Sunday morning last, says
the Oxford Press, gang of about twenty-five
railroad hands, employees of the Phila. Il Balti-
more Central Railroad Company, invaded that
town on special train and proceeded to take up
a side track III the vicinity of the engine house
for the purpose of relaying it III front of Wool
Ions IL AleXander's coal yard. The former part
of the work they accomplished. Not so the lat
ter. The propretors OF this land denied the
right OF the Company to appropriate it, but the
latter claiming the possession OF release OF
right OF way, proceeded to tho work.
Messrs Woollens Il Alexander romonstrat-
ed, showing their titlo deeds and for6idding
trespassing unless the Company could show
their right of way. This tho railroad men did
not do, and after asking MIR. Alexander how
long lie intended to remain in ther way and re-
ceiving an answer that lie 'would stay there un-
til You leave or am carried away" ono OF the
men advanced to the work at the command of
the foreman. On putting his shovel into the
ground, MIR. A. pushed him aside aiid then drew
"a revolver threatening if any man laid hands
upon him he would blow his brains out. The
workmcn seeing that Mr.. Alexander was deter
mined to resist encroachment upon the proper
ty to the bitter end, withdrew and gave up the
contest.
The trouble in this matter commenced last
week, when lot adjacent to tho property OF
Woollens Il Alexander owned by the Keystone
National Bank of Phadelphla, lying along both
sides the railroad. WAS fenced up on Friday by
the owners tho fences extending close to the
tracks. portion of this fence was removed by
the company on Sunday morning, tho company
claiming thirty feet each side Of the centre OF
the track. Mr.. Torrence, agent OF the Bank,re-
built this fence on Monday when it was again
torn down by the company after his departure.
Messrs. Woollens & Alexander had not OBJ
jected to the laying Of the track which was for
the use Of the Peach Bottom road, provided it
was kept outside Of certain stakes. This Mr..
Darlington agreed to do and 30 the matter
| rested but tie firm ascertaining the President
| of tho i. a. b. X. IL. Co., had issued stringent
orders in regard to accommodations for them on
the road, refused to allow the track laying to
proceed.
Tho Press says the action of Messrs Woollens
& Alexander s very generally commended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
CHAT with the Farmers.

wu,r THEY BAY ABOUT THE CROPS THE RAIS AND
THE BUGS
Iu ranyersa.on this morning with the farm
era in the market we learned something like the
f,owlng: The crops especially hay and wheat
will be considerably under the average. Hay
will not be moro than half crop and wheat
about two thirds. The latter may do better
with good weather in filling ont, but the straw
will be deficient in quantity.
oats are hurt by the dry weather but there il
time for them to recover. lost ground with good
weather. Corn looks promising but about two
weeks more backward than usual. The dry
weather has been protection from worms
potat0es have been very much hurt by dry
weather. especially the early ones, but il the
hugs would leave them alone, there would be Il
far crop OF late ones. Fruit promises to be
abundant.
TLo late rains have started vegetation, as il
with magic wand, and have been abundant for
corn oats, potatoes and truck but not sufficient
to vet tho sodded ground very deep, nor to raise
the spring heads.
The bugs are still the terror and pests OF the
farmers. The rain, if any thing, has brought
larger number to tho surface. The farmers are
however, waging an earnest war against them
much used for killing the larvm. A
farmer from Mill Greek Hundred in
formed us that he was using "Peck's Atom
izer," which throws a spray, containing cheml-
Gals over the vines. 1t is very destructive to the
bugs. and not injurious TO the vines. 1t has to
be- rnneated after every shower.
The farmers are plucky and seem determined
To get ahead of the bugs somehow, though it
takes time, trouble and money.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
THIRD EDITION.
After the Indian Ring.

SPECIAL AGENTS SENT OUT TO y1sIT THE AGENCIES
ASTOUNDING FRAUDS EXPECTED TO BE DE-
.yELoPED.
WAsHINaToN, June 8.-Secretary Deano has
sent from this city six special agents to visit the
various Indian agencies in the several Territor-
iee. They are each accredited with eItraordi-
nary powers, and have instructions to make a
thorough investigation as to the manner Of the
issuance Of supplies OF food and clothes. 1t is
in these issues that the Indian Ring have
thrived by giving the Indians food and
clothing inferior to that contracted and
paid for. In the issue Of beef cattle alone
it ia estimated that the Indians are cheated out
of thousands Of dollars annually. The Secretary
will push the Investigations with all the force at
his command and is determined TO break up the
Indian Ring if it exists, even to the extent Of
changing every agent now Ill the service. 1t is
believed as the result Of his action in this direc-
ton few weeks will develop most astounding
frauds. The President will heartily cooperate
with Mr.. Delano in his efforts to suppress this
Ring, believed to be as formidable as tho one
just broken by Secretary Bristow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwINE MILLS FOR >
New Castle Items.

NEW CASTLE June 6.
A festival will be held on the |" School Green,' >
under largo spread Of CANVASS, OH the 18th,
10th, 18th, and 18th days of this month. Ice
cream, cakes and Strawberries, with other re-
freshments, will be.furnished. There will also
be an Art Gallery and music.
DIR. Lesley has opened Sixth ST., for the ac-
commodation OF foot passengers. He will re-
move the trees and then open the street to its
full width.
On Monday night, two men engaged in a fight
on Delaware st. between Market and Water.
McCabe, one OF them, bit the other mans lower
lip off. The Mayor, yesterday morning, held
him in $1,000 bail for his appearance at Court.
The Board of Education has agreed to furnish
the books in the public schools.
The First Grand Annual Picnic of the Good
Will Fire Company will be held in Hare's Corner
woods, on Saturday June 18th. The floor mana
ger will be r. Reynolds. The Committee Of ar
rangements,H. Dobbs, II. s. Martin, Il. Wingate,
j. Dougherty. Hacks will leave the City Hall
every hour, for the ground.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
Milford.

THE LowERY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAINST THE
GAS Co.-sUDDEN DEATH-TowN GOSSIP.
Special Correspondence Of the Commercial
MILFORD, DEL, June s.
The latest sensation in Milford WAS the letter
of Mr.. Lowery in the COMMERCIAL of last Mon
day, the 31st, in reply to one that appeared Bow
days prior in ono of the Wilmington papers.
As soon as the report of the letter in the COM
MERcIAI. got spread around town, the paper was
sought and read and listened to by scores OF peo-
pie. 1t came TO be the general conversation for
two or three days. reply to this letter is daily
looked for from the opposite side.
On Thursday morning last writ OF lpJunction
was served upon DIR. Cloud the superintendent
of the gas works here, to restrain iurther WORK.
there being few citizens who oppose Inc cree
tion of gas works 30 near their buildings. lm-
mediate steps were taken by the company TO
have the matter investigated before the Court
an soon as possible. This raised quite an excite
ment. The superintendent Went. TO Dover 10
see the Chancellor and returned that night, and
on Friday morning resumed work. Pipes are
now being laid through the street, ana the WorhS
are nearing completion.
Mrs Mary White an aged widow lady, WHO
lived all alone, WAS found in her yard dead on
Wednesday afternoon last. 1t is supposed she
died with apoplexy. ,
| school held an entertainment at tho chapel on
| last Friday night, and it was well patronized.
| The NJ. l.. Sunday School will make an excur-
sion on next Wednesday, the 10th. Tho young
people anticipate much enjoyment
We have at last had some line rains when mas
greatly revived everything. The strawberries
Are ripening very fast and are selling III our
market from to 8 cts. per quart
The potato bugs still trouble the farmers, and
| it is said that the bay shore is entirely i've with
| them Every effort is being made to drive thehi
| from the potato fields. e..
Corn and vegetation is growing now very fast,
| and the wheat is heading out, and some helds
looks well, while other are thin and poor.
The prospect now is that there Will be plenty
! OF peaches. 'hANA'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

When the bell of st. Marks n Venice begins 20
c,sna ont the hour of noon, not pigeon can be
seem: before the bell ceases the air will be black,
the sn,,are where they are daily fed. On Sun
day no grain is given. The old bell Jars out
conntEthey know when Sunday comes.-Boston
Journal
A boat race between picked crows OF the Pat
apsco and Schuylkill Naves, in four cared Shells
took place yesterday at Baltimore. 1t was won
by the Philadelphlans, almost by a 'walk over"
Time, 49, 539l. About ten thousand persons
witnessed the race.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
PhIladcIphiaT Topics.

Tho horticultural Fair is open.
The Mayor proposes to renovate his police
force.
Rev. DIR. Eccleston OF West Philadelphia,
las accepted the bishopric OF the Episcopal
church Of Iowa.
The Mayor has signed the ordinance pro-
yidng for the appointment of experts to e1-
anime into the water supply.
"A meeting of the associated banks was held
on Monday, to arrange for the mass meeting OF
bankers of the country at Lansdowne,J June 24th
"A building attached to tho large woollen and
cotton factories of John Brown IL Sons, at 9th
and Tasker Sts,, was burned Monday afternoon.
Loss $4,000.
Coy. Hartranft has presented to tho Ma
tlonal Museum silver inkstand, supposed to bt
the one used by the signers OF the Declaration
OF Independence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
MIR, Eyurts, Close.

William NJ. Evarts concluded his argument in
summing up for Henry Ward Beecher yester'
day, and tho defendents case, in the great
trial, was finally left in the hands of the jury.
The principal points touched upon BY the
orator yesterday were General Tracy
pledge" Mr.. Moulton's financial relations
with the plaintiff, some of MIR. Beecher'r
letters, the alibi OF June 2, Mrs. Moulton's tet'
timony, and some OF the general features OF the
case. The peroration was long and eloquent
lasting until 80 Z. NJ. Mr. Beach will begin
his argument for Mr.. Tilton this morning. There
u some probability of his completing 1T thu
week
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
New Hanlpshire.

THE LEGISLATIVE DIePUTEs-TuE sUPREK
COURTS AcTIoN-wILL THERE BE MORE TRoU-
BLk.
CoNooRp, N. H.. June 9.
The refusal Of the Supreme Court to take any
action on the question submitted them concern
ing the admission of the two Democratic Sena-
tors, is. very unsatisfactory to the Repubh-
cans. The Monitor says "a court
which could thus lend itself to the perpetuation
Of usurpation has forfeited the confidence
and respect of the State, and cannot long sur
vive the popular Indignation which its action will
evoke.
1t is believed that Mr. sanborn, the Democra-
tic presiding officer of the Senate, will not At
tempt to act as Governor, but that the Senate
will join the House in an election. He has 80
intimated in an interview with q correspondent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
The Maryland GoyernOrship.

BALTIMORE DEMOCRACY FOE CARRoLL.
The Baltimore Democrats elected delegates to
their City Convention, yesterday. The Conven-
ton meets to-day, and will nominate a Sheriff,
and elect twenty-one delegates to represent the
city in the State Convention. The contest, yes
terday, was between John Lee Carroll and W.
I. Hamilton, the former carrying a large major
ity of tho delegation. Governor Groome made
very little figure in the fight. Carroll carried 80
delegates, and had total vote of II, 1879 ; Ham
ilton carried Is delegates, with total vote of
6,361 and Groome 8, with 313 votes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

EXIT PATsEY DooIEY The ups and downs OF
the Seventh Street Varieties Theatre have been
numerous, but it is now probable that the clos
ing act i'll its drama has been played.-at least
under it's late management. Patsey Dooley, for
several months past its manager, has Jumped
the city. His absence s mourned He leaves
numerous creditors, and it is even runored
that one gentleman has failed because of him.
Patsy pulled up on Monday morning last.
The stars were twinkling above him, and
the eyes OF several Of his neighbors were upon
him. Some of the policemen also saw him re-
move his gooda to small batteaus at King and
French street wharves, and afterwards place
them on sloop at 18th street wharf, when he
weighed anchor and was waited by favoring
breezes beyond Delaware processes. Patsey il
now happy in another community he has be-
gun business, but we are not advised that it is in
the capacity Of Theatre manager. He can con-
duct saloon better than a theatre, and the sup
position is that lie has returned to his " first
Iowa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
The Penna.. Canvass.

SENATOR CAMERON ENTIRELY CONFIDENT OF RE-
PUBLICAN SUCCESS.
special Telegram to tho N. Y. Times.
WARRINGTON, June 8.
Senator Cameron, who was here to-day, ex-
presses the utmost confidence in the ability Of
the Republicans of Pennsylvania to elect their
State ticket next November. He says the
victory gained in Pennsylvania by the Demo.
Gratis last Fall WAS purely accidental.
1t WAS not owing to any serious defec-
ton among the Republicans Of the
State, but arose from local causes which have
been swept away by defeat, which has served to
make the Republicans united and determined in
the pending struggle. The third term question
might have troubled the Republicans in the can
vass had it not been stifed by Grauts letter.
The third term, however, is now out Of the can
yasS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
SOciclios.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Hope Lodge, No. 81, l. o. o. F., at Odd Fell
lows Hall 3rd and King streets.
Morning Star Division, No. 2, S. OF T., in the
McClary Building.
Olive Branch Social Degree Temple OF True
Templars at McClary's Hall.
Delaware Council, No, 2, o. U. A. NJ, at Me-
clIanics' Hall, 219 King street.
Harmony Lodge, No. s, A. o. of G. f., Nicola
rys Building.
Champion Lodge, No. g. X. Of p, at Knights
of pytliias Hall, 2ll Market street.
Oriental Lodge, No. 13, X. of p, at Slver's
Building, 5li Market street.
Cherokee Tribe, No. 4, l. o. II. NJ, at Red
Mems Hall, 415 Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

WAnHINdTos FIRE Co. ELEoTIoN.-At the
regular meeting OF the Washington Fire Co.,
on Monday evening, the following officers were
elected President, Joseph II. Greenman
Vice President, Henry Vandenbraak !nvesti-
eating Committee, W. Hanna, j. Il. SaVille, ]. T.
West. Directors, VIM. II. Shepardson, Edward
Hazel, John Il. Hitler, Theophllus Jones, Sam
uel b. Virtue, Thomas J. Massey, Hugh Brien,
James N. Thomas, H. Vandenbraak, Henry S.
Kyle John Ii. Bricks Richard Jackson.
The company were also the recipients Of two
handsome fairy baskets, presented to them by
two lady friends OF the company for which they
extend their sincere thanks. The President re
ceived the presents in some appropriate remarks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

DEATH OF JAMES G. OLIvER.-J james q. Oliver,
the engineer on the freight train which was
wrecked on the Baltimore Central II. r., last
week, has died of his injuries He stuck to his
engine to reverse it,when he might have jumped
OH and saved his life. But going
over with it, he was terribly burned
by falling among live GOALS thrown
from the engine, besides receiving a fracture of
one of his legs and being severely bruised. The
water from the tank poured upon him as soon as
he fell under the wreck, which drowned out the
fire but formed Il hot gaseous steam, the breath
ing of which is supposed to have seriously in.
jured him. reward of $500 has been offered
for information which will lead to the discovery
of the parties who tampered with the switch.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
New Announcements, To-day.

Notlce-Y. M. q. A. meetings.
Brevity-Husk and mattresses.
vulcsnized Fibre CO.--Carriage washers.
Brevity-Fibre & Co.
Williams Cleansing Fluid.
Infants clothing-Brevity, Mrs. Bradway.
Where Fennessey's ls-Brevity.
Buxbaum's Brevity-Fnll suits.
Mccartney & Kenney's Brevity.
Tags, etc-Brevity.
List Of unclaimed Letters.
Md. Il Del. R. R.-Summer Tina table,
Del. state Bonds.
Excursion-2nd Baptist s. School.
Elmwood Collars-Brevlty.
DeNormandie's China Sale-Brevity.
Cheap bureBues and bedsteads-Breyity.
Better grades OF furnitnr5-Brevity.
Broad-brimmed hats-Dpbell's Brevity.
Brevlty-Fullmers Soup.
A pleasan flavorc-Brevity,
Webb's Hats-Brevity.
City Laundry-Brevlty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

Pork is now shipping from Chicago to Phila-
delphia, all rail, at SOC per barrel; during the
war as high as s5.94 per barrel was paid.
The body of Miss Ida Marble, missing since
yesterday, in the river, at Harmony, Me. 1t is
supposed she was murdered.
In Washington, on Monday night, James
johnson, colored, had his head split open by an
other colored man, named George Washington.
Drunkenness and jealously caused tho deed.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Ramsey was shot by a
horse thief whom he was attempting to arrest,
shot, he killed the thief, but survived only an
hour himself.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

The Chancellor at Trenton has appointed ex-
President Jewett, of the Erie Railway Company,
receiver of all the company's interests in New
Jersey. The order for Mr.. Jewetts appointment
is similar to that issued in New York.
In the United States District Court at Winona,
Mimi, yesterday, Judge Nelson read an opinion
sustaining the constitutonality of the Supple
mental Civil Rights law. The opinion WAS in
response to question by the Grand Jury.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
The Clayton House.
ARRIVALS, UP TO THE MoRsrSa

AHulNAls, UP 10 THE MOltNiNh'
II /. Elton, Chicago.
Mrs Chillls, Newark Del.
Miss Ghillip,
Mrs Chillls,
y NJ Curtis,
j $ Prettyman, Milford
IL + Aikman, Detroit.
II S Kenney, Md.
Geo l.ondrem, Phila.
q NJ Brown, New York.
G Coles Dusenberry
Mrs q Dusenberry, t
Il + Crossett, Wis.
u Frye, New York.
Harry Bond, Phila.
NJ Il Benton, Dol.
Richard Young, N Y.
Warren Hastings, City.
Daniel Conkley, BALTIC.
Mrs + MoIlton, Brooklyn.
VIM + Shippers, City.
y l. Peters, Lancaster.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
The following is the score

Maple Leaf .........5 3 / = q 0 i 25
Picked Nine. .........1 3 . 4 U 1 0 1 / 20
NJ. II. Kane umpred the game, which lasted
Two honrs.
MATCH GAME, TOMORROW.
Tomorrow afternoon, a match game will be
played at Shutzen Paik, between the Quickstep
club of this city, AID the Archer OF PllIladel-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Three "drunks" constituted the police hear
ings, this morning.
Tho pipe layers, like the potato bugs, are
moving rapidly eastward.
At the dry goods auction sale this morning
every thing sold very low. Tho sale will con-
tinne tomorrow at 10 and O'Clock, at 7th and
Market st.
An effort was made in the Delaware County
Court, on Saturday, to release Chas. McDeytt,
imprisoned on the charge of numbering james
Fletcher on bail, but the motion vas denied.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
ssase hail.

A MATCH GAME AT cuEsTEn-MApLE LEAF VIZ. A
PICKED NINE.
At Chester yesterday, match game of base
ball was played between the Maple Leaf club,
of Wilmington, and picked nine of that city
The Wilmington club won tho victory. A cor
respondent complains OF disorder by outsiders,
which permitted tho picked nine to score nine
r,ns To which they were not entitled. The
Maple Loaf appeared in handsome new uni
form
fnlln,rinn Ia tla acnra
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

BAsE BALL AT NEwARK.-The game of Base
Ball between the Agiles Juniors and Seniors, on
Saturday afternoon last, resulted in a victory fol
the Seniors by a score of ~ to g. From the fact
that the Jrs beat the End nine Of the Seniors
to one in two games, the lovers OF the sport ex-
pected to see close game but from the appen-
ded score it WAS one sided affair.
Inniura Q q d q Z 4 Q Total
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
Seniors, 8 8 0 II . -42
Juniors, 0 0 0 5 0 0 l l -6

FIRE IN WIcoMIco CoUNTy.-Samuel B. d.
Jones' residence, about two miles from Quanti-
co, was destroyed by fire last Friday night with
nearly all che furniture, some silverware and
some money. Loss $4,000, on which there is no
insurance. The family barely escaped in their
night clothing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
European Isrends,urSs.

Tho Mark Lane Express of this week, in its
review Of the breadatufs market, Gays in Great
britain cooler weather and more rain are want
ed. On the Continent, frosts and drought have
caused general advance in prices of from one
to three shilliugs. The London market is AZ
dull as ever
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
England.

CONTINUED SUCCESS OF MIR. KooDIs REy1yAIs.
LONDON, June 9.
1t is estimated that $4,000 people have attend
cd the meetings Of Mr.. Moody in Bow Hall dur
ing the past three days. In the same time 5000
persons have visited the inquiry rooms.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
~ Republican Movement In spain.

The Times Paris correspondent telegraphs
That there are rumors of II republican movement
III Madrid, in consequence of recent military
events, which proves that the troops are unable
to gain any advantage over the Carlists. 1t is
probable that these rumors are at least forerun-
ners OF n movement which is in preparation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

The LoANs.-The 106th monthly meeting OF
the Mechanics Loan was held last evening"
when $500 were sold at 80 ; 5000. at 2G, and
$500. at 20. Tho remainder was applied to the
payment of shares in the first SERIES
The Diamond State loan meets this eyering
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

THE OXFORD FAIR.--On tomorrow, the spring
fair Of the Oxford Agricultural Society opens
and will continue two days. The entries 30 far
include numerous horses in the different classes
and the extraordinary nur1ber of thirty-eight
entries have been made for the trotting ring, AZ
follows in class 10, twelve in class IL, eight
III class II, seven in class 13, eight and in
clagp "a threo
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

DIscHARdED.-JosephF f. Waite. arrested aud
brought before Esquire Hagany for selling Ii
quor without license and selling on Sunday
was discharged, there being no evidence to war
rant binding over.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

Two men, named Beale and Loitner, quar-
relied in Columbia county, Ga, on Monday.
Meeting again yesterday morning, Deale hred
Killed his antagonist,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09
Com m erciaI REPORTS.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, June o.
Flour $5. 75caG % for Penna. family 56.750D
for high grades. Mixed wheat, $1.310D
1872 red. $l.33@l.34 amber, $1.4O. Rye,
30. Corn, yellow, s31 5@8ic western mixed,
S3@s31ac. Oats, white 71@73c. Mess pork,
$2O15. Lard 13s4@1i15c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

RuNAwAY.-While VIM. NJ. Cloud who resides
on the Concord pike, in Brandywine Hundred, was
returning from Lancaster, yesterday, his horse
took fright at dog which suddenly ran out and
barked at him, just outside Of Perry's Tavern.
Sir. Cloud was thrown out and slightly bruised
and the top OF his carriage was broken to
pieces. The horse continued on his way home,
and reaching there unobserved, was not found
until this morning, where he was discovered
night. Search was made ali over the premises,
yesterday, but the horse was in some way over
looked in the shed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-09

POSTAL AppoINTMENT.-Henry M. How is ap-
pointed postmaster at Leipsic, Kent county, vice
NJ. Preston, declined