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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

MEETING OF THE PEACH GROWERS AT huDDLETowN
TIE GROWERS DETERMINE TO sEND THEIR
FRUIT INTO NEW MARKETS IN INTERIOR PENN
sYLvANIA-AFREEzINar PROPOSITION FROM NEW
YORKER.
Special Correspondence tho Commercial.
MrpDLETows, DEL, June 10th, 1875.
call for meeting Of peach growers for the
main purpose of opening new routes for the i'm
mense crop of this year was responded to, this
afternoon, by the principal growers OF thisci-
cinity, representing over 1000, 900 baskets.
The meeting WAS called to order by appointing
E. W. Lockwood chairman and,J. Thomas Budd
secretary. ..l-. la-ia.
Gov. j. P. Cochran thought best for each ship
per to designate a place Of shipment by the
Phla q Reading and Lehigh Valley railroads,
and to sign their names to register 30 that no
shipments would conflict with each other. Many
agreed to his proposition by signing. Allentown,
Scranton, Williamsport. Sunbury, Wilkesbarre,
Reading, Pittsburg, and Harrisburg are among the
places that are to receive extra shipments, taking
| from one to ten car loads per day, each.
tariff was read by the secretary, showing
the price per car to points In PennsyiVahh, anu
Tho route to Boston was favored, AMI many Of
| the prominent shippers stated the advantages
| of said route, one being the avoidance OF new
ceive part Of the finest of the crop as 1t ii be-
| lieved to pay.
| On motion of j. p. Cochran, II. N. Willis and
| B T. Biggs were appointed q committee to so
to New York and confer with carriers OF the fruit
| from Jersey City to New York in view OF a re-
ducton of one cent per basket.
| 1t was stated that II this reduction could be
effected, it would save the growers at least S40
| 600, and this is sum that they rghtfuly claim.
| The committee was instructed to call meeting
Of carriers at some suitable place IN New York
CITY, they to be accompanied by commission mer-
| chants, and to state the enormous size OF the
| crop and that it would be almost necessary to
make q reduction of ono cent Other powers
| were given the committee.
| After a discussion on the subject OF dstribu-
| ton, the meeting adjourned to meet in this
| town next Saturday afternoon at 2 O'clock sharp
In conversation with e. X. Cochran, Esq,
your correspondent was informed Of a PROPOSE
tion of a New York man to the peach growers
in this neighborhood Mr. Kicker, the said gem
tIemen, offers to put up machinery and buildings
to cost 800 900 and store from 1000 to 10O,O0C
| baskets of peaches. to be furnished by growers
and the quantity to be determined upon by
them. After storing he will freeze the fruit by
cold air and keep them in a perfect state until
late in the winter. when they can be shipped to
any point and disposed of to financial adyan,
tage. This offer is looked upon as being gooc
one, though nothing definite has been done II
| reUard to il.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
EDITORIAL EycursiOns.

1gs PENNSYLVANIA KNIouTs OF THE QUILL oRl
FOR BEDFORD SPRINGS.
II. NJ. Jenkins, Editor OF tho COMMERCIAL, lef,
for Philadelphia, this morning, to join the Penn
sylvania editors on th sir annual excursion. The
association meets, to might. at Huntington, and
will Co. tomorrow, by special train to Bedford
Springs, where the annual dinner will be spread
in the evening, at the Bedford Springs Hotel.
On Wednesday the annual meeting will be held,
and on Thursday an excursion will be made to
Cumberland, Md, for an inspection OF the coal
lelds. The return trip will be made on Friday.
THE NEW JERSEY EDITORS.
The New Jersey Editorial Association started
On its annual excursion, this morning. They
yo from Philadelphia TO Harrisburg. Chambers
burg, and thence TO Orkney Springs, Vs.-their
destination. Among the party will be represen-
tatves from seventy New Jersey newspapers
udltora actually in the harness-about q dozen
New York editors, ten editors from other States,
about dozen clergymen, few other prominent
citizens, including Senator Bsyard and about
one hundred and twenty ladies'. The party will
pass through Wilmington on its return.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Police Court.

A large and motley crowd was arraigned be.
fore acting Mayor O'Neill this morning.
Officer Rickards presented Thomas Mason for
disorderly conduct. Fined 80 cents and costs.
Officer Bradford presented John Bird and
John Reyburn for disorderly conduct. Each was
fined 50 cents and costs.
Thomas Gardener WAS charged by officer
Wheelan with a similar offonse for which he was
held in 800 bail for his good behavior.
Joseph Jenkins, for insulting ladies up the
Brandywine was fined 80 cents and costs.
Sallie Sinex. an old customer, was given thirty
davs rest in fort Lambaon, for vagrancy.
leave the city, which he did with considerable
quietness
Officer Bozarth presented Isaiah Temple, John
Duckery, and owen Fisher, for committing an
aggravated assault on John Gordon, for which
each was fined IS and costs, and wero held in
5000 each to keep the peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Anna Dickinson am Actress.

telegram from Chicago, June 13, says =
Miss Anna Dickinson is stopping at the Palmer
house here, and to-day dined with the Rev. Rob
ert Collyer, and settled the rumors which have
been abroad for some time in reference to her
She detailed to Mr.. Collyer her plans, and told
linn that she should leave Chicago in two weeks
to go to San Francisco to make her debut there
under a wel-known manager. She returned
from the south some time ago with enfeebled
health, cancelled her remainingllecture engage.
ments, and began to study for the stage. The
first character she is to assume has not yet been
announced. She goes to the far west to begin
an acress's life under the advice of numerous
friends, who believe that she will succeed best
By earning her laurels there fret, rathor than
run the gauntlet of Ne w York critics.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
1eaths.

WILSON.-In this city, on Friday June IS, 1875,
Mary A, wife of w. W. Wilson, aged IS years.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral from the
Monday next, at 8 p. M, to proceed to Wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery.
CANBY.-In tais city on June 2oth Samuel Candy,
aged 81 years.
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his
late residence, on Wednesday the 23d instant tc
leave the house at II A. NJ.
GRUBB.-On the the 2ist inst, Eliza j., wife OF
Capt Evan P. Grubb, in the sgd year Of her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re.
spectvely invited to attend the funeral from heI
late residence, No. bOT Shipley st., on Wednesday
afternoon. the Esd inst, at O'Clock, without fur
ther notice. Services at the house at ~ O'CLOCK
Interment at wilmington and Brandywine Gene
terry.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
WILMINGTON, DEL, MONDAY. JUNE 2l
State Isoms.

Collins Beach opens on the Oath.
Fred Anderson, of seaford, denounces De-
| mocracy.
The laying Of gas mains In Milford has beer
completed.
A large sum has been subscribed for 4th Of
July celebration at Dover.
The farmers about Lincoln will pc-nio at thai
place as usual on the 4th Of July.
J. Whitlock, at Middletown, has hog which
| is estimated to weigh 600 lbs.
A bar for colored people is being fitted up IL
the basement Of the Middletown Hotel.
The schooner Chesapeake made the psssage
from Baltimore to Seaford, 1l3 miles, in Il
hours the other day.
The Forest Presbyterian cemetery at Middle
town, is to be inclosed by fence, the front Of
which shall be of iron.
1t ia proposed to establish line of hacks
between Milford and Harrington, go as to con.
meet with the early and late trains.
The Seaford CAizen has information that an
entire family in Maryland were poisoned by
potato bugs, and two Of the family died.
The Alden Company at Milford are about in.
creasing their capacity by the addition OF two
new evaporators in their establishment
On Monday workmen commence tearing up
the bridge across Little Creek, at Little Greek
Landing, for the purpose Of putting in = new
one.
Eighteen basket makers struck at Worden' d
mills, Smyrna, last week, for higher wages, but
their places were supplied without interruption
Of work.
A Thousand pound shaft in the mills Of Can
non Bros, at Concord, broke few days ago,
with loud report and some damage to the
machinery.
The examination Of teachers in Kent county
was begun at Milford, few days ago, and so
presented themselves. 1t is said that 4 fair per
centage acquitted themselves creditably.
The dwelling of Mrs. Sarah Cannon, Con-
cord, occupied by Talbot Matthews, was burned
on the night Of the 18th, with almost all its
contents. A child narrowly escaped beng
burned alive.
The young colored men Of Smyrna are organ
izing "piok-ax club, to parade in procession
in Dover early in July, when . picnic is to be
given in that town by the colored brass bands
Of Smyrna and Dover.
A new strawberry, called Col. Cheneys seed
ling, has been propsgated at Dover. 1t is q
hybrid of the Triomphe do Gand and the
Green Prolific. The berries are large, we'll
formed, mot quite as firm as the Wilson's Albany,
but lighter in color and sweeter, and more pro-
ff1c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Dailv Ge.a.mereia(.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard II. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. rerris.
~ For Terus. etc., ses Second Paos.
Personal.

.-Saml. A. Crozier, ESD, Of Chester, whose
recent severe illness occasioned great concern
to his many friends, is much better, and the
Dauy Ae,os, OF Saturday, reports the eXpecta-
ton OF his early restoration to perfect health.
--Bayard Taylor will spend very short time
at his home, Cedsrcroft, this summer, probably
not more than week. 1t is expected that he will
be present at the Friends Lyoeum picnic, on
saturday next. An invitation has also been sent
to Jno. q. Whittier.
Mayor Simms is expected home tomorrow.
Secretary Belknap has returned to Washing
ton from West Point.
Postmaster General Jewell arrived vt St.
LOUIS ON Saturday and inspected the post office
there.
Secretary Robeson goes to Annapolis to-day
to datribute the diplomas to the graduating
class of mdshipmen.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Political Notes.

The Republican State Central Committee OF
Maryland met in Baltimore last week, and
passed resolution directing primary meetings
to bo held in the different counties on or before
tue 4th OF September, to send delegates to the
State convention which is to assemble at West
minister on September 9Th. The Baltimore city
primary meetings were ordered to be held on
the I'd OF September and the city convention on
the 9Th. Considerable discussion took place Al
TO whether the Republicans should nominate
candidates at all or not, and in the call for the
convention the word "Republcan" was stricken
out, 80 that that body might be left in position
by which they could endorse any Independent
Democratic ticket that might be in the field. The
opinion was ventured by some of the more san
gnine members that great dissatisfaction exist
cd in the Democratic party.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

The trial of Jerome J. Kinds, In Washington,
for bribing post office clerk in connection with
the procuring of fraudulent mail contracts has
ended in acquittal.
The liabilities of tho suspended firm of Z. d.
Jewett Co., of st. John, N. b., are stated at
nearly &C. ,0O0, 600. One of the st. John banks
holds $3.50 600 of their paper two others 1920 OOO
each, and fourth 100000.
large number Of collieres in tho Schuylkill
region resumed during the week, and others will
resume to-day.
The contracts for supplies for the navy yards
throughout the country will be awarded THU
s40s, ,000
The engineers In the North Chicago Rolling
Mills, Sc in number, struck on Saturday night
The places Of tho strikors have been filed WILL
non-union men.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Aseminnry at Ogontz.

1t is understood that negotiations are now
pending between representative gentlemen OF
the Presbyterian Church in this city and the
trustee Of the Jay Cooke estate, for the pur-
chase of Ogontz, Mr.. Cookies country seat
the intention being to establish there a
first class female seminary, under the auspices
of that denomination like vassar College. 1t Ia
said that Messrs. Alexander Whildin, Matthew
scribed $4,000 each for the purpose Of creating
the fund with which to purchase the property;
1t is expected that the sale will be consummated
within q short time philadelphia Inquirer 1871
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
The KnOlin Deposits.

ANOTHER pIscovERy OF PURE ARTICLE IN NEW
GARDEN TOWNSHIP.
Correspondence Of the OonamerciaL]
HocKEssIN, June 10.
The report some time since, that the deposit
of clay on the property Of the American KAolin
company was exhausted, only referred IL sp'
pears, to a vein they have been working during
tho past two years, and We are glad to be in.
formed that the company, In aeveloPins ano.he, ~
mart of their property, have opened up one OF
the largest and most pure deposits OF kaolir
ever discovered in this country.
This will add additional interest to the busi-
ness OF New Garden township, In which the e1
tensive works Of the company are established
and will enable them to continue the supply OF
these valuable FIRE bricks, so necessary to the
iron interests Of that part Of the State:
These bricks have been shipped to the manu-
f.oturers OF the valley of the Connecticut river
also to those OF Virginia. The Company are II
receipt of orders, at this time, from Doth sec
lions OF the country, as the brick, whom manu-
factured from pure kaolin, are considered supe
rior to the best imported.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
The BriRhts ON woman suffrage.

London Correspondent OF the N. Y. Tribune.l
Some surprise has been expressed in Ameri-
can papers at Mr.. John Bright's opposition to
the Woman's Suffrage movement One journal
goes 30 far as to remember the time when he
used to be for it, and to wonder what can have
led him TO change his views. The truth is, Mr.
John Bright has never advocated womans rights.
Whenever he has voted on the question OF con.
ceding political rights to women he has voted
against, and not for, that concession. He " no!
an favor Of their voting even in the limited
spinster way, which is all they arc nominally
sgitating for here. The mistake abont his posi-
ton arises from the prominence Of his brother
Mr.. Jacob Bright. in the movement Now Jacot
and John are partners in the carpet-weavine
business, but not in politics, and neither OF them
can be sued for the opinions Of the other.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

THE MIDDLErowN FAIR.-Preparations are Al
ready being made for the second exhibition OF
the Middletown Agricultural and Pathological
Association which takes place on the 9Th, 7th
and 9th of October. The Ladies' Department
will be provided with new building 80 feet long
and 40 feet wide, shingle roof, and well lighted b,
large windows. The Press will be provided
with reporters gallery apart from the judges
stand, but sufficiently near to be advised Of the
progress OF the trials of speed. The musiciant
will slso have their stand apart from the crowd
The Catalogue OF Premiums is now being print
ed, and will soon be distributed by the Score
tary. The Judges have already been appointed
and notified of their appointment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21


A District Conference was hello. at North East,
last week, beginning on Friday. The holding OF
these conferences was authorized by the General
Conference, at its late session in Brooklynn.
Such nssemblages had been previously held in
some of the Conferences, but this was the first
ever held within the bounds of the Wilmington
Conference. si t.ff.
Presiding Elder Quigg took charge of the
meeting, and Rev. Jno d. Rigg was elected
secretary. There are upon the roll about l5O
members, and about sixty of these were pres
ent. The conference is composed Of the pas
tors, local preachers, exhorters district stewards,
and one Sunday School superintendent from
each charge within the Wilmington District.
The gifts, labors and usefulness Of each local
preacher and exhorter were inquired into, and a
plan for their employment for six months was
provided. The examination of these persons
gave rise to some discussion on disciplinary
questions which was conducted with interest. -
Various committees on sunday school, mis-
sionary and church extension were appointed,
to whom were referred appropriate matters for
report at the next session, to be held at Elktonf
sometime about the 1st OF December next, A
number OF places were also designated for
home missionary and church extension effort,
among them Delaware City, where the Metho-
diet society is feeble, and new church is need
ed. p - t'.'A-A
Three candidates for license to preach were
examined, but their applications were not
On Saturday afternoon, q Sunday School In
etitute was held, which was addressed by
Presiding Elder Quigg, -Reys. T. N e.
Ma-tindale, J. D, Rigg, and Rev. Mr.. Squires
of the Presbyterian church. The singing was
conducted by Rev. G. n. Bristor. The sabbath
schools from Rowlandsvile and Elk Neck came
into town to attend the Institute in large wag
ons with banners flying.
Some anomalous cases Of local preachers
were referred to committee for examination
Report will be made in these cases at the next
session.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
New Castle Items.

8 r-,. -f.~ -.s0. NEW CASTLE, June II.
In Council on Saturday night, ordinances in
relation to building lines and fireworks passed
to their third reading, The body adjourned un-
til tomorrow evening. .rb a.
The Jefferson House hack driver has been ar
rested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct
The damages in opening Seventh street has
been assessed at 5000.
Bishop Lee confirmed five persons at Immsn-
uel church, last evening". ,..H s,tls5. J
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
EreiuIlIa AdYancinR.

A Baltimore telegram states that the confer
ence between the ticket and freight agents OF
the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Rail
roads, held in Philadelphia OH Saturday night,
freights in Philadelphia and Baltimore to-day,
and that further advance will be made in q few
days. There will be no change in passenger
rates for day or two.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Mining Accident.

suFFocArIoN OF THREE MEN DY BLACK DAMP.
HAzLETToN, Pa, June 20,
W. II. Curney, John Gartnel and James Weber
were suffocated in the Stockton mines, yester-
day, while engaged in clearing the chambers Of
black damp. Three other miners WHO we're in
the mine at the time were overcome with the
foul air, but are recovering. ,5.t.,.....
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
Progress OF the Settlement.

conference will be held in few days be-
tween the officers of the Penna. the BALTIC.
Ohio and the p. W. & B. Railroads, to further
negotiate for a permanent peace. 1t is stated
that President Hinckley will then advocate the
withdrawal of the limited express trains, and
will also ask that the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsyyania Railroad Companies run separate
trains his road, upon satisfactory schedules,
and not in conjunction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
The LOuiskaua Raised

The steamer Louisiana, which was sunk III the
Chesapeake, off Smiths Point, on Nov. l4th
last, has been raised, and is now in shoal water,
near the mouth of the Great Wicomico, where
the process of tightening can be continued
The wreck is expected to reach Baltimore in 9
few davs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

An OLD LADY FELoNIoUsLY AssAuLTED.-On
Saturday forenoon, about 10 O'Clock, az Mrs.
Mary Ann McKeever, quite an aged widow lady,
residing in the Ninth Ward, was entering coop
er shop, q young intoxicated man by the name
of Thomas Jordan committed an aggravated as
sault upon her with a feloDious intent The
lady's screams of "murder' alarmed the drunk
en- yagabond SO mush that he beat hasty re-
treat. Officer Orr got on the track Of the cnl-
prit, and arrested him about o'clock, in the
evening and lodged him in the celle. This
morning, he had hearing before acting Mayor
his appearance at court
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

day last, Armstrong Lodge, No. 26, A. F. A. NJ,
of Newport, elected the following officers W.
NJ, J. W. r. Killgore; s. W., r. O. Justice; ].
W., DR.. 8. Chandler; Treas. J. W. II. Watson
Seo j. A. Cranston.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
Off the Rail.

4 TRAIN THROWN FROM THE TRACK, NEAR HAAlL-
TON. tt~
CNc1NNATI, June 81.
The Atlantic and Great Western eastward
bound passenger train, last night, WAS thrown
from the track at Hamilton by displaced
switch. The fireman, James Kirk, was killed,
and the engineer, James Grey, was badly bruised.
No other persons injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

The crop prospects in Kansas, it lie said "were
nsver known to be as good as now"
Maggie Keefer, aged 2S, was fatally burned
in Baltimore on Saturday night by the explosion
Of coal oil lamp.
fire at Grand Rapids, Mich, on Saturday af-
ternoon, destroyed about sixty buildings, mostly
two-storied, and caused a loss estimated at
Sl50O00 -i-....
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

LAFAYETTE CoLLEaE.-Next week, the com
mencement exercises at Lafayette College, Eas.
ton. Pa, will take place. On Sunday, the 9th,
the baccalaureate sermon will be preaohed. Or
Monday senior class day occurs with its campus
exercises, on Tuesday the alumnm reunions, and
on Wednesday the commencement proper.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21
New Aaverllsements, To. day.

Resumption-Geo W. Bush.
Wanted-Good Cook.
Lost-Canary Bird.
ONCE Of the Delaware Railroad.
Public sale OF Walnut Furniture.
Diviiend Notice.
Local Time Table-(on 4th page.)
" Go to art sale."
Reduction in coal-Fout.
Dry GoOds-Jno. Moore Co.
Lstar's Balsam.
DeNormandie's Brevlty.
Infants caps--Mrs Bradway's breytty.
Cool Enthusiastically.
Buxbaum's Brevity.
b. b. hats-Webb's Brevity.
Fullmer's brevlty.
Wanted--Youna man.
Funeral notices.
Fruit 1ars--Cohansey Glass Co.
Large stock Of hats-Duben,s brevlty.
Singles & Sons brevity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

Forma, anpcation for the release OF W. N.
Tweed will be made tomorrow.
The Supreme Court Of Utah has ennuiied the
conviction of George Reynolds, in the District
Court. Of bigamy, because the jury was compos-
ed of 29 instead Of 10 grand jurors.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

Tho Orphans Court Of Baltimore City decides
that Paul Shoeppe has failed to prove his mar
rage with Miss Steinecke and pronounces the
will 4 forgery Shoeppe is In prison In Illinois.
Thomas Henry Smith was shot and fatally
wounded by W. NJ. Meter, white, in Baltimore on
Saturday evening. They were quarrelbng about
the payment Of debt. b.. .i rt.s. S. .,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

AN ARTERY CUT.-A lad, about 16 years Of
age, son of Joseph Adams, 103 West Street, had
thrusting his arm through pane of glass, in a
quarrel with some other boys. Fortunately DR..
Shaddinger was close at hand and ligatured the
wound, or the consequences might have been
serious. .
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

AN OcrodENARIAN.--Profess Pancoast Al
en Of this city, started, this morning, for Clay
ton, New Jersey, where his mother resides, and
where he will join in the S0th anniversary OF her
BIRTH Tomorrow,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

RAILROAD CHANGES AT RIDLEY JUNCTION.
Yesterday, large force of men was set at work
by the P. W. & D. Co. at Ridley Junction in cut
ting the tracks, and making commencement in
raising the road bed and other important rail-
road changes at that point.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

CHUnoH OyERRUN.-The Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church was never before 80 crowded as
it was last night. Every seat WAS filed, scores
were standing and many more went away
unable to gain admittance. Nine ladies' and
three gentlemen were immersed. a3I.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

EXCURSION TO CREEDMooR. morrow, the
Sabbath School of St. Pauls NJ E. Church will
make an excursion to Creedmoor park. The
boat will leave 4th street wharf at 7 o'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-21

Picnic TO-DAY Tho members and friends oi
st. Peters Catholic Church are enjoying socia
pic MIC to-day on the now cemetery grounds OF
the Lancaster pike beyond Union street.