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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

Philadelphia Topics.
-l6i ships i'll port, Saturday.

iot siilH NJ Poit' touthiuaS-
, A staunch Republican tho Baietia is.
| An alligator ten feet long has been placed in
| the Geological Garden.
Canary seed has riz ; it was s3 busllel
| this time last year, and now it is s10.5O.
Heal estate, after period of unprecedented
depression, IL attracting more attention.
The loan Exhibition for the benefit of the
Centennial is to be kept open two weeks longer
The Buitetim says the maiiorty of tho so
called independent papers are independent
of principle only.
John Wanamaker las engaged forty rooms
in the new hotel at Scat Grove, Cape May, for the
gratutous use of members of the ministry.
-Chas. Lehman paying teller of the Girar 4
National Bank, has hold that position twenty
nine years, and been bank official for fifty
years.
1t is rumored that other leading railroad
corporations will follow the example of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company in cutting down
lis dividend
William Cramp X Sons nave made a contract
to build All iron screw steamship of one thousand
tons register for tho ALASKA Commercial Com
pany of San Francisco.
The work on the erection Of the Main Ex-
hibition Building WAS begun Saturday morning.
number OF the iron columns and one of the
largo iron girders are already in place.
The Teigrdph regrets that the streets are
not made of india a-illbber-the population in-
creares so fast. But then the oIscieuces OF
the city officials will rtrotc, enough to leave
nothing desired.
"A large aud powerful wooden screw steamer
for the Canada Shipping Company of Montreal,
to be used Tor towing and passenger service be-
tween Montreal and Bic, the pilot station on the
st. Lawrence, distance of 300 miles, has just
been completed by Ncalie & Levy.
1t ID stated that Col. Forney will sail for
home early next month aud proposes, ON his
return, making statement of his connection
with Pacific Mail, which, his friends say, will
wholly free linn in the public mind Of having
done other than most honorable and legiti-
mate net.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
FIRST EDITION.
serious Shooting ARRAY.

sERious SHOOTING AfFBAY- A POLICE OFFICER DAN
GEnousIY sHoT IN A DRINKING SALOON.
Yesterday morning, police officers Nckerson,
and King, went to an unlicensed drinking saloon
in West Wilmington. more generally known at
"He9gesille, kept by Mrs Sarah A. Heritage,
who is more famiarly called "Sal" They we're
admitted through the back yard into the house,
and Nickerhon Immediately called for drink,
which WAS furnished. Some conversation fol-
lowed, which the woman represents to have been
al insulting proposal from Nickerson, rejected
by her, and tliis led to quarrel, when, accord
ing to Mrs. Hertages story, Nickerson drew II
revolver from Kings pocket and threatened to
shoot her. Mrs. Heritage however, also carried
a pistol, and promptly produced it OH this inter-
estlng occasion. In fact she not only drew it
but fired, promptly at Nickerson, the
ball striking him in the right cheek and
lodging in the jaw above the eye tooth. A
brother of Mrs. H., living in the neighborhood,
being attracted by the noise and shooting, came
in and forcibly elected Nickerson into the street
Nickerson was then taken to Cottingham's
loon, on Maryland Avenue, when Dr. West was
sent for and soon arriving probed the wound
and removed the ball. Though the officer is
otherwise wounded, that described is the only
serious one. Mrs. Heritage who gave the re-
porter OF the COMMERCIAL the above information
says she fired three shots, but some of the
neighbors are positive there were six shots
fired and some say seven. One of the balls
passed through the officers clothing and just
touched the side. Sho says that during the
scuille Nickerton caught hold of her and pushed
her down on box behind the bar. Stains of
blood on the box and other places showed how
serious tho conflict was.
The officer has been removed to his home, but
his wound is 30 painful that he did not desire to
make any statement this morning, which how
ever when made may differ materially from the
information given by Mrs Heritage. Hearing
l,ut r.. Hon.
Sarah repaired to the Mayors office last evening
and gave herself up" She was held to bail in
her own recognizance, in the sum of $1,000. to
appear for hearing on Tuesday morning at II
N q
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
THIRD EDITION.
THE " SCHILLER" DISASTER.
THE SHIP FAST UPON THE ROCKS.
TO HER PNSSEBLE IN
FAIR WEATHER..
By .at,ant;c caD,e to The Commercial.

By .fdantir Gable 10 tie Commercial.
LONDON, May 10.
The sea is too heavy, to-day, for boats to ap-
proach the wreck of the Schiller, and no floating
salvage Of any Importance has been recovered.
Fishermen report that the steamer is firmly
settled ON the rocks, and will not fall off into
deep water. Although it is difficult to approach
the wreck now. there will be many days in sum-
mer when salvage may be Affected
There was life boat in every one of the lS'ift-
ler's berths, when the disaster occurred. The
captain ordered belt to be fastened to every
woman. This was done, but the women were
drowned by the heavy sea.
STILL PICKING UP THE DEAD.
LONDON, MAY 10th.
Boats cruising in the vicinity Of the wreck of
the Schiller continue to pick up bodies. When
the steamer left st Marys Island to-lay, nearly
fifty had been found.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Literary Notices.

The Wayside Magazine, Vol. III, No. Ii
New Series.' is just out. 1t s printed on tint
ed paper and finely illustrated. This number
contains variety Of original articles from able
contributors. Altogether it is decidedly attrac-
tive publication. and very cheap at 10 cents a
number or Sl.0D year 1t is edited and pub
Ilshed by DR.. I. 4. Hicks at 6l7 Market street,
this citv,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

'.signor Wandanna injured himself internally
while perform ng sword swallowcr,a ,at Calais,
Me-, a few nights since, and died of Ills injuries
last evening.
The jewery store of Benjamin l.. Hood, in
Albany, N. ". was robbed yesterday afternoon
of $4,000 worth of diamonds, watches, and
other valuabes.
The President has been invited to attend the
Centennial Celebration in Westmoreland county
on the 18th instant, but it is doubtful il his en-
gagements will allow him to attend.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Newark Items.

NEWARK, May 10.
The lecture OF DR.. L. 2. Bush, of your city, in
the oratory of Delaware College, Friday evening
last, was very well attended, and we'll repaid
those who did attend, being very interesting and
instructive.
Our former townsmau. Prof. S. J. Wiley.
called on us last Friday on his return from
Baltimore.
Some one lost tickets of the Bee enclosed with
a small amount of money. The tickets are with
s. r. Choate, the money in the hands of Patrick
Corbert at the p. w. & B. Station.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
C,ncinnati,s Music,

The Cincinnati Musical Festival will open to-
BILE success which attended the festival of 1873
leaves no room to doubt that the present affair
will be grand success in every respect. Theo-
dore Thomas, with his orchestra reinforced to
one hundred performers, will furnish the instru-
mental music for the OCCASION and the grand
chor,ises will be sing by choir of one thousand
trained voices. The programme is almost wholly
classic music, and the series Of concerts will sur
pass anything of the kind ever attempted in this
cOuntry
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Registfr's Nnttfes.
D EGISTER'S OFFICE,
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t(L0lDl Eh . VI lSiI,
III NEW CASTLE COUNTY, April Esd 1875.
Upon the application of George w. Bush exc
cutor of Rebeeca Leonard, late OF Wilmington
Hundred in said county, deceased it is ordered
and directed by the Register that the execu-
tor aforesaid give notice of the granting OF Let
ters OF Administration upon the Estate of the de-
ceased, with the date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements to he posted, within forty days from
the date of such Letters in six of tile most public
places of the County OF New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate to pre-
sent the same, or abide by an Act of Assembly In
same to be inserted, within the same period, in the
DAILY COMMERCIAL, a newspaper published in Will
mington, and to be continued therein three weeks,
cod
Given under the hand and Seal of ONCE of
IL. 81 the Register aforesaid at New Castle in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written s. G. B1GGS, Register.
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same, duly
atested to the Executor before April 49, 1876,
or abide the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided. GEO. w. BUSH, Executor.
Address, wilmington, DEL apr243weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
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Hold .Ieyx'C.iry Pil.apc.

At Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday morning, a jew
eller named Benton went to his store, at the
corner of Seneca and Superior streets, to wind
the watches and look over the place. When he
opened the safe he vas attacked by two masked
men, one of whom knocked him senseless. The
robbers then rihed the safe of diamonds and
watches, took a diamond breastpin valued at
$4,000 from Mr.. Benton's shirt bosom, and es-
capped. The value of their booty has not been
ascertaned. 1t Its supposed that they entered
the place through the cellar during the night.
Mr.. Benton was unconscious for two hours but
his injuries are not SERIOUS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
OFFICE,

III NEW CASTLE COUNTY, April 19th 1875.
Upon application Of VIM. $. Hilles,, Executor Of
Mary Platt late of Wilmington Hundred in
said county, deceased 1t is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Executor aforesaid give notice
of e,granting of Letters of Admins ration upon the
Estate OF the deceased, with the date of granting
thereof by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date of such letters in six
of the most public places of the County OF New Cas-
tie requiring all persons having demands against the
Estate to present the same, or abide by an Act of
Assembly in such case made and provided. And also
cause the same be inserted within the period
in the DAILY COMMERCIAL a newspaper published in
Wilmington and to be continued therein three
weeks, {eodo
Given under the hand and Seal Of ONCE of
H. ST. the Register aforesaid, at New Castle,l In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. s. G. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICE-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Executor on or before April 10Th,
1876 OF abide the Act of Assembly in such made
and provided. WIN. s. 'HILLES, Executor.
Address, wilmington, Del. apr22-3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

NARROW ESCAPE FROM SUFFooATIoN.-On Sat
urday last, DIR. Z. G.. Shortlidge was summoned
TO the residence Of Jno U. Bratton, who resides
in East Thirteenth street, to prescribe for the
wife of that gentleman. Mrs. Brattop had been
almost suffocated by gas omitted from coal
stove, but was discovered by her husband before
she was entirely unconscious She was found
lying on the floor by her husband, with the room
full of the fumes of coal gas, and DR.. Shortlidge
thinks that but for the ventilation which was af-
forded by an open door death would have re-
shifted
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
A ,vncnt,icaI Scl,.ation.

peculiar theatrical event this week will be
The appearance of the two Misses Conway Q4ili-
an and Minnie) in the play of the Two Orphans,
ut the Brooklyn Theatre, of which their mother
recently deceased. was the manager. 1t Will be
the ''two orphans in real life. So unusual a
circumstance borders on the sensational almost,
and for the moment it may be said to fairly di-
vide with the Beecher business the public inter-
est in BrnoklYn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Nearing the End.

There is good reason for the belief that by
next Friday the testimony in the Beecher case,
on both sides, will be all in. Mr.. Evarts, in his
usual courteous way intimated as much this
morning, thus coinciding with similar opinion
expressed by Judge Fullerton yesterday. As
counsel will require about week each to sum
up it is safe to assume that the case will go to
the Jury about tho LIST of Juue.N u Corr.
Phlafn i.ed1el.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS s.

Amusements continue. The Peak Family Bell
Ringers are billed for early arrival.
Carncross x Dixey had full house, on Satnr-
day evening, and gave good performance. They
have we'll selected company.
Edwin Chambers, Of Philadelphia, whose death
is elsewhere noticed was a brother to the late
James I. Chambers, OF this city. His life had
been prolonged, though not saved, by the opera
ton of TRANSMISSION of blood the veins of one OF
his brothers-Cyrus-being more than once
opened for the purpose.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

THE TANGIER. new steamer Tangier,
which was built in this city by tile Ii. ~ H. Go.
has made one round trip between Baltimore and
Snow Hill. The trip both ways was made in
less than the usual time and the steamer gave
perfect satisfaction. This passage was not a
test one, at all, but her speed will be fully
brought out in subsequent trips. The passage
from Wilmington to Baltimore, in actual running
time, WAS thirty-one hours. Captain Wilson COM
mands her, with Chas. II. Coulbourn pnrser,
VIM. Stewart chief engineer, and Parker Smith
first officer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Total amount Of sales, ........... ..l.sl02t
MR. lemons SALE.

David Lemons sale of real estate did not take
place on Saturday, as announced, he having
Withdrawn the Property. The lots he says,
however, are still in the market, and unless DIS
posed of privately he will expose them to sale
at .some future time. His sale of personal
property took place announced and
was largely attended. The horses brought
good prices some Of them reaching az high az
1885. This sale Of stock was not, az las been
stated, with view to the withdrawal OF his wa
gons from the Peninsula. but was only, MIR.
Lemon says, to rid himself Of some fancy stock.
lie is desiroua to confine hs whole attention to
dcayorlng to invest his whole capital in that bus
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

CoURr.-Court began at New Castle, this
morning, and there has been the usual exodus
from this city in that direction. The usual rail
road accommodations are afforded. Trains
leave the Wilmington depot for New Castle at 5.
6.2O, 9.25, and 1910 A. NJ, and 1.25, 5.25 and
GAO p. M. Returning trains leave New Castle
at 7.20, and 9.55 A. NJ, and 1905, $50, 4, and
G.20 P. M. The 9.25 A. Nj. train from Whining
ton, and the 1905 p. NJ. from New Castle, are
special trains to run only during the term of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Halfway pisasfcr Avertcd

An attempt was made on Friday night to burn
the trestle bridge of the Phadelphia and Read
ing Railroad, above Locust Gap, and it was 30
much damaged that trains were not run over it.
A terrible disaster was averted by the presence
of mind of a watchman who went to the nearest
telegraph office and notified the morning OK
press train from Shamokin Of the insecurity of
bfii,sn-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

FINE OFFICE DEsK,-Isaac N. Mills, General
Superintendent OF the Delaware II. r., has put
into his private office at the depot IL very hand
some revolving top desk of solid walnut, which
is handsomely paneled and veneered. The desk
has but one lock, and when the bolt in it is turn
ed all the drawers and the top are securely fas-
tened. The desk was made Ill the department
of the Superintendent of Bridges of the p. W.
& B. Co.. and was designed by j. L. Smith, The
desk il probably the finest in the city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

Mrs. CHADwIoK's BURIAL.-The remains of
Mrs. W. II. Chadwick were inferred on Saturday
afternoon last, in the burial ground of Mt. Salem
M. E. church. The religious exercises were
conducted at the late hcme of the deceased by
Rev. T. Il. Martndale, pastor of Union NJ. +.
Church, in the presence of a few of the friends
of the deceased
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

SITTING IN STREAM DEAD.-A few days ago,
Dudley Wilson, late resident of Hartford coun-
ty, So years of age, was found sitting upright in
water waist deep in Stirrup creek, that county.
1t is supposed that he accidentally fell into the
water while in an intoxicated condition, and that
death resulted from exposure.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Another steamer wrecked.

ALrsBcN AND LONDON sHIP--16 LIVES Lost.
LONDON, May IS.
The steamship Cadiz WAS lost near Brest
while on voyage from Lisbon to this city,
Sixteen persons were drowned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

SPRINKLING THE STREETs.-Joseph Daniels,
who keeps a corner stand at Fourth and Market,
has engaged in the work of sprnkling the
streets At the present time his sprinkler is on
ly running on Market street, between Front and
Sixth, and Fourth street, between Market and
French, but an effort is being made to create a
Seventh The sprinkler is large bsrrel-shaped
concern and performs its work we'll. Weekly
subscriptions Of twenty-five cents are made by
the citizens along the streets named as a COM
peunation for the work
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

~ Eggs for Hatching-The usual price for Brown
Leghorn eggs for Matching with poultry breeders,
Is s. per setting These eggs, warranted fresh are
now being sold at only 81, and the breed pure For
the table Brown Leghorns are good fowl, and for
laying qualities thy have no equal. Apply at 42i
Market street mar24-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

A WILMINdToN SPIRITUALIsT Down THE ZEN
iNsuLA.-Miss Martha Eaton,a native of Caroline
county, having been born in the neighborhood
OF the Bloomery, but for several years past a
resident of this city, is now visiting the friends
stay in Wilmington she has become a spiritual
ist, and the Denton .jouihdi relates that ''4he
Las given one If not more free exhibitions OF
her familiar intercourse and friendship with de-
parted spirits. She conyerses with them III the
most easy manner and it seems that the spirits
wll impart to her secrets of the gravest possible
character. She answers readily whose friends are
III heaven and whose are not; who
is to be saved and who ID TO
TO be lost, &c 1t is stated that she has made
some converts, but the majority of people in
The neighborhool are said to be indignant at
what they call her presumption. few years
ago woman was indicted by Grand jury for
caroline county as a witch, her witchcraft beiag
not widely disslmilar from Miss Eaton'a sealices,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Commercial Rep0rts.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
Flour firm, Penna sc. o6 60; high grades,
t7.p8. wheat dull, red S143@1.45; amber
$1.4G; white 81. 4S0D15 rye Si.10; corn, yellow
s9c; oats quiet, white 76@78c; mixed 15c; mess
pork 1872. 50@23; lard 15ta1Gc; whiskey $1.1y.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND aRAIE-CoRnEoTED DAILY.
Family Flour. sS.004 800
Extra Flour 6.750D $50
Superine Flour ur....................4 4.75@ 5.75
Wheat .................. 1856
Corn, New, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. soc
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

THE MIDDLETowN SPELLING BEE.-A " Beo :
will be held in the Town Hall, AIiddetown, to-
morrow, (Tuesday) evening" the proceeds to be
applied to Deeware's quota of the Centennial
fund. Thirty-tive names are on the list Of spell
ers, and this number makes it complete.
Among the contestants, it may be said, there are
quite number of excellent SPELL
ers, two of whom came from Newark. The pri-
zes have been received, and consist of one share
Centennial stock. with one bronze Centennial
medal ; one solid slver medal one bronze med
all one small medal; aud one primer The Bee"
will be opened by musical prelude.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

The SPECIAL TRAIN.-The special tram to
Philadelphia. yesterday morning, was very
well patronized. -Four cars of the train were
filed at this depot, and other passengers were
taken on I'D the road.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
Real Estate.

sALEs IN THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF THE CITY.
On Saturday last, MIR. J. 4. Heald, for himself
and the Chrstana River Improvement Co.,
sold through l.. W. Stedham " Son. auctonecr's
the following lots
c. H. /. co.'s LOTS
These lots are located on Cedar, Wright,
stroud, Oak and Anchorage Streets in tue South
Western mart of the city
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
leaths.

BIRNIE.-In this city, on Sunday morning May
Nth, James w. Brnie, aged Al years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence at SIS French street. Tuesday afternoon,
May 18th. Services at the house at ~ O'Clock, to
proceed to Wilmington and Brandywlne Cemetery.
BDWbRDS.-On the Sth inst, Mary A.. Edwards,
daughter of the late Joseph 0gilby.
Funeral from her la e residence No. 1907 BonvIer
streel, near 18th and Columbia Avenue. Phadel-
phia, at 1890 O'Clock, A. M on Tuesday, the 11th
inst. Interment at Fair Hall.
CHAMBERs.-On the Ith instant, Edwin Chambers,
of Philadelphia, in the 50th year OF his age
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
New Announcements, 'ro-day.

Funeral Notices,
Furniture, Brevity-Bnt. Mani. Co.
A True Balsam-City Item.
Singles Il Sons cigars-Brevty.
Dubell's brevity.
DIR. w. B. Meloney-Professiona Card.
For sale-Swo 3-story dwellings.
Fullmer's dinners-Brevity.
wanted-Situation, dressmaker, etc.
Notice-Central Loan Association.
Brown leghorn eggs-Brevlty.
X. w. Birnie-Sailmaker.
Mccartney Il Kenney-Brevity.
Mrs Bradway's children clothing.
Wanted-Girl to cook.
Mems and Boys Wear-E. Larkin.
Buxbaum's clothing-Breyity.
Webb's hats-Brevity.
List of unclaimed letters.
Elmwood Collar-Breyity.
Auction sale trimmings-Stidham \ Son.
Linen faced collars-Canary's hreyty.
Notice-Del. Lodge, |. o. +.
Merrick's Bazaar sales.
Wanted Coach painter Kent X Co.
Wanted--Tin smith.
Carpets cleaned-Ferry brevity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FOURTH EDITION.
The SundaysSchooI.

OPENING OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TO-
MORROW
BALTIMORE May lO.
The first international Sunday School Conyen-
tion assemblies in this city at Masonic Temple
tomorrow morning. very large number Of
delegates arrived yesterday. Up to Saturday
night last 40 delegates had expressed their in
tention to be present. representing q States
Canada, Nova Scotia and England.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

RUNAWAY WITH L ATAL ErFECT.-On Thursday
morning last, Joseph Garretts team ran away in
the suburbs of West Chester. and in trying to
check the flight of his horses Mr.. Garrett fell
astride of one of the shafts. From this position
he fell to the ground wheel passing over his
neck broke it and also crushed his skull. Death
WaH almOst instantaneous
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-10

RUNAWAY, THIS MORNING. Meal Duffy's lum-
ber team took fright this morning, coming up
Fourth street, and made an ugly runaway.
running up French street and down Fifth, they
ran into David Nc Cullins wagon at Fifth and
Walnut, having scattered the wagon to which
they were attached in various pieces along the
way. 1t was badly broken up, but the horses
fortunately escaped serious injury, and no one
was run over