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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

The entertainers gathered in picturesque
groups about the tables, and the guests. pretty
and graceful ladies' and good-natured gentle
men, :ook the seats; chatter being kept up at
in a furred cloak called the meeting to order by
saying that silence was needed, blessing would
be asked, the boys" would then give some mu'
sic and then-well, all should see in good time.
After the Christian blessing was invoked, the
band struck up. The musical Instruments con-
sisted OF drum made of skin stretched across a
firken, sort of tambourine, two banjos, fiddle,
two wide-mouthed clarionets, and cymbas. The
music was not 80 good as that OF Reinhard' d
Band, nor 30 bad as that of country village
played.
Then came the refreshments, plentiful and Of
liberal distribution. The Chinaman's faces were
alight with smiling hospitality as they passed
around their goodies to the American visitors.
Not one guest could escape their generous no
tice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Washington Notes.

The "Little Tariff Bill" just become law,
contains provision, introduced by Represent
ative Myers, repeating the stamp tax on medi-
cinal preparations. The tax on proprietary or
patent medicines remains in force.
1t is believed in Washington that the Presi-
dent will nominate Governor Campbell, or Wyo-
ming, to be Third Assistant Secretary OF STATE
The President, yesterday, signed the bill max
ing an appropriation to defray the expenses OF the
visit Of King Kalakaua.
General Sheridan has sent note to George
F. Hoar, Chairman of the Congressional Invest
igating Committee, which has just closed its la
bors at New Orleans, stating that the number ol
persons killed in Louisiana from 1866 to date, OF
account Of their political opinions, is reported
at 2t4l, and the number wounded at 2ll5.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Failures. Last Year.

The annual circular of Dun, Barlow u Co.., is-
sued in New York on Friday, states the number
of failures throughout the country last year at
$3.50, against 5,183 in 1873 4,0G9 in 1872, and
2,925 in 1861 Total liabilities OF the failures
last year, $155, ,239, 900. against S22s, 499,
200 in 1878 $l21.O56,000 in 1872, $780,
1852, 900 in 1871. In Connecticut, Indiana
Maine, Massach usetts, New jersey, Pennsylya,
mia. &C., the failures were more than in 1915 ane
less in Alabama, Missouri, North Carolina and
other Southern States the causes, no doubt, be
ing purely local. Another noticeable feature II
this exhibit is that while the number OF failures
exceeds that of last year, there ID marked dimi
mutton in the amount of liabilities. In Delaware
failures in 1874 were 27, liabilities S57S. 900 II
1873, failures 31 liabilities S663,0oO; in lof2
failures 20, liabilities S189,0O0.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Dfaths.

Philadelphia, on Wednesday morn
ing, 10th inst, Annie, daughter OF the late Thomas
Plumy, and wife OF George Thompson, formerly
of this city, aged "a years.
Due notice Of the funeral will be given.
JEFFERIS.-In this city on the 9th inst, sbrahan
Jeffers, in the 91st year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the residence
OF his brother Elias A. Jeeris 1929 French street
Thursday afternoon, at O'Clock. Services at the
house at IN O'Clock. To proceed to wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery. ,...',.,
ROoP-Tn this city, on the OIL inst, Mrs Maria j.
Roop, widow Of Joseph Roop. aged IS years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully Invited to attend the funeral from her late res
idence, 43 e. 9Th street, on Friday, February l2th
at TWO O'Clock P. NJ. To proceed to the Wilmington
and Brandywne Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
The ChInamen's New Year.

ITS CELEBRATION IN NEW JERsEY-CHINEsE RE-
IIoIoN, HOSPITALITY AND HAPpISEss-DoIEa UP
WORSHIP FOR THE WHOLE YEAR IN ONE DAY.
On Saturday last the Chinamens New Year
was celebrated at Bellville, near Newark, N. j.,
with all the pomp and ceremony peculiar to this
people, A reporter of the Newark Courier was
present, and after describing the pyrotechnic
display, in winch twenty Thousand fire crackers
were set Off with better effect and louder report
than the best OF our independence days, he pro-
ceeds to relate the ceremonies OF the occasion
and gives description of the dormitory," as
Entering the building the reporter found that
IL was the Chinamen's dormitory. Going into
one room, he found it large and supplied with
two clean hunks. .,.,.
was the altar before which each Chinaman dld
up ON Saturday his religion for the entire year.
| The altar WAS rude though doubtless not crude,
| for it was the outgrowth Of centuries; One was
| reminded by it OF other altars. There were
| long colored cylinders that were in shape sugges-
tive of great candles Gilt china vases held MA
gree things. In earth contained in bowls were
Stuck what looked like little cat tails" the
furred ends OF which were burning and giving
| forth fragrant incense. Bunt hes OF these little
cat tails were lying near contained in paper,
| red at one end, OIL which were printed Chinese
| characters. Lying on the altar were several
balls that resenbed the mystic ball. On eact
side was large high Vase with circular open
ing at the top in front, in which WAS wafch
| face and were two human figures.
On table in front Of the altar were various
sorts of fruits and nuts Pasted on the walls OF
the room were strips of Chinese paper with
Chinese characters printed on them. And also
nosted on the wall for the public to look at wai
an express bill amounting to thirty-nine dollari
and twenty cents being charges for freight OF
things imported from China for this festivity.
The hundred thousand crackers being free
off, our friends, the Cinnamon, circulated amonf
their Americans visitors inviting them to anoth
ar room where new festivities were awaiting
And with linguo-labiAl chattering of many Asiat
ic tongues filling their ears, the Ohinamen'
son across the Yard to the refeotOry. This wa.
large room wherein were tables filling one hal
and chairs and settAes the other.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10


In general business it seems also probable
that tho lowest point OF depression has been
reached, and that the coming on Of spring, now
near at hand, will bring with it an improvement.
The Fall.River strike looks ominous, and will do
much harm to those engaged in it, but it does
not seem possible that such an example can be
contagious, or that even Fall River can long &c
on without some compromise between labor and
capital. ''.. .' DE-. .'"i '-.
The burden thrown upon the taxpayers by the
strike is very heavy, the outlay for relieving tue
poor being more than double this winter whal
It has ever been before in that city,. In the
neighboring cities of New Bedford and Taunton,
however, there is no great suffering, norris there
in Lowell or Lawrence, or the other small cities
In Boston thcre ia much more than common
but it is provided for without difficulty. ..
The health Of the poor suffers under tht
stress of this hard winter, and there is more
sickness than ever before. In Worcester eoun
ty small pox begins to prevails again, and scar
let fever is very general But there is no alarm
ing epidemic as yet and the approach Of sprint
will diminish the sickness and mortality.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Diamond State Loan meets, this evening.
The Orphans Court and Court OF Chancery
opened at New Castle to-day.
The Great Union Pacific tea company is still
selling teas and cofees at old prices at 5l2 Mar
ket street.
s. M. Pettingill L Co. deny upon their own
positive knowledge the published statement
that Fairbanks Il Go. are discharging hands, and
the production Of their scales is less than for
merly.
Charles Warner Il Co. announce in an adver-
tisement that their stock of Shawnee coal is ex-
hausted but they will furnish Lehigh to their
customers until navigation opens without an ad-
vance i'll price, unless there should be marked
advance in Wholesale rates.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
SECOND EDITION.
Loan Associations.


EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MUrUAL-THE
TERaiSATISo AND SERIAL PLANS COMPARED
The 9Th annual meeting Of the Mutual Loan
Association was held, last evening, and from the
auditors report then submitted we gather the
following statements
Receipts from dues, interest, premiums and
fines in the first series, 33, ,O06. l8 do second
series, (three years old s6,S70.5O 90 third
series q years old) sS,2GS. 90 do. fourth series,
q year old 50, 245.78 whole receipts from all
sources s67, ,50G So. Loaus were made to mem
bers as follows 1st series, 1858 End 80, $50 !
3rd, SO, 200 4th, $1,000. The present number
of shares s, lst series, 1874 2nd, III 3rd 320
4th. 227 in all 1892 which are held by 270 stock
holders The net gain has been: Oh shares in
the 1st series, sl4.9l.54; 2nd series, 1886 3rd
series, 81. .095 4th series, 5.Sl9
A comparison of the progress made in the an
nual net gain of the loan both before and after
tue commencement OF the serial plan is submit
ted AZ follows
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
rhe NaIionnI Grange.

In the National Grange, in session Mt Charles
ton, s. c., resolutions were adopted on Monday
night declaring the existing patent laws OPP
pressive, and requesting Congress to grant no
further extensions, and to 30 amend the patent
laws as to allow any person to use or manufac-
tire any patented article on payment of reason
able royalty. 1t was agreed to lend to each
State Orange sum equal to two dollars and a
half for each subordinate grange in such State,
the loan not to be distributed among the subor-
dinate oranges. The members of the National
Grange spent yesterday in an excursion around
Charleston harbor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

The COLD SNAP.-Lsst night was the codest
of this cold winter, following q day that will be
remembered as one of the keenest, with most
blustery north winds, experienced for several
years. The thermometer, yesterday, i'll north
in the day, though the day was sunny. Atnighi
the wind fell. The thermometer, at the COM
MERcIAL Office stood, this morning, at o'clock
at zero. At Bringhurt's drug store deg. above
while over the Brandywine a gentleman wllc
fell 6 deg below zero. At HockessIn, it fell
deg. below zero, or one degree below the "colt
Sunday" showing it to have been the coldesi
Weather we have had this winter
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
u. 3. Court.

CONTINUATION OF THE cHAs. H. B. DAY CASE
In the U. s. District Court, the case OF the
United States VS.. Chas. II. B. Day is still in pro-
gress, George " Massey occupying the sessions
of yesterday sfternoon and this morning in citing
authorities from the records Of our OWE country
since 1889 to the present time, and also from
other countries, to show that the Government
had no claim on the securities in this case. The
bond on which they entered, he
claimed, expressly specified that the collector
should settle with the Revenue Office IN Wash
isgton, once month, or as much oftener ss
might be demanded, and the securities were as
sured there was no liability for money only for
this time. This was the law Of 1852, while law
was passed in 1864 greatly enlarging the
collections and requiring special bondsnen
They entered in the bond Of the first act only,
while the government is suing them for dehc-
iencies ON the last act, the collector collecting
taxes under it without any change from his first
bond. t-l.-l e r. ga
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
senator Buci,ingham's Funeral.

The funeral OF the late Senator buckingham
took place yesterday, at Norwich, Conn. The
Senate of tho United States, the State Leg
isature, tile State and the city Governments OF
Hartford, New Haven and New London were
represented at the funeral, which was also at
tended by an immense eoncourse of people from
the surrounding towns. The streets through
which the procession passed were draped in
mourning. In the church, the services were
conducted by one Episcopalian and three Con-
gregational ministers, and the Episcopalan ser
vice was read at the grave. All business was
suspended in the city during the afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
GATHERED cHUMBs.

The Committee of the House to find who the
''rampagers" were that misplaced the furniture
of the hail. a few evenings ago, have not met
yet and it is altogether probable that the inves-
tigation will fizzle. ,.,....o.. o.. ....., .
No liquor was furnished at the Legislative
ball on Monday evening, which is in keeping
with the character OF the Legislature for sobrie-
ty,. yet there were others not members, who
practiced at the bar rather freely. o.,
great many ladies' visited the Senate and
House yesterday, to see how laws were made.
but as they could hear nothing for nearly an
hour they must have thought it was an exceed
idgly dull and sleepy business especially after a
| ball, >. ii.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

Governor Ingersoll of Connecticut. has ap-
pointed Senator elect VIM. W. Eaton, of Hart
ford to fill the vacancy in the United States Sem
ate caused by Senator Buckingham's death.
Senator Eaton will leave for Washington soon,
probably to-day.
The Philadelphia North American states that
Edmund Smith, Esq, vlce-president of the
Pennsylvania railroad and director of the Ameri-
can Steamship Company, will sail for Europe in
the spring to purchase additional steamers in
EurOna
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
NesfertIay'N ElreS.

The house of J. L. Woods, at Lexington,
Mass. was destroyed by fire yesterday with s12,
900 in Government bonds, 5000 in greenbacks,
and valuable collection of paintings. The
Rumsey block, at Buffalo, was damaged by fire
on Monday night to the extent of about $25 900.
The Atlantic County Almshouse, at Smiths Lam
ding N. j., was burned yesterday. The in
mates, 20 in number, were removed in safety.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Masonic Dedication in New York.

The 2nd of June is the time set apart for the
dedication of the Masonic Temple OF New York.
The pageant will be an imposing one, as invita-
tions have been extended to the fraternity III
all parts of the United States and the Canadas
The temple is a very fine one, but not so mas
sive, elegant or costly az the one erected by the
Masons of Philadelphia few years ago, nor are
the dedicatory ceremonies likely to be any more
grand and impressive.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
New Advertiscmenls Is, ;ro-dny.

The Jubilee singers-opera House
For sale-A small farm
Public sale-Horse and wagon
Card-Charles Warner K Co
For sale cheap-Engine and boiler
A few words to delicate women
From the Boston Journal of Commerce
Funeral notices
Hardward-W II Billany
Oysters-Fullmer, Breviiy
onfectlon-MaXwell,B Brev.ty
New hats--Webb, Brevity
Cigars-Singles x Son, Brevity
Hats-Dubell, Brevity
Patent tchairs-Enterprise Co, Bre .ity
New gloves-Morgan, Brevlty
Bowman's, is the place, Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
senator Carpenters Promised speech

Senator Carpenter delivered his promised ad-
dress i'll the Academy of Music, at Milwaukee,
last evening, to a crowded audience. He at
tributed his defeat to the opposition of the rail.
road men, and highly complimented his success
or Mr. Cameron, whom he knew to be firm
Republican. He commented severely upon GER
tain recommendations of ex-senator Doolittle,
| for the abolition of the secret ballot and the
| establishment of educational tests in the South
| and, in conclusion, urged his friends to forget
personal disappointments and remain true to
| the marty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
PerhOn nal.

--Bergh is encountering uch i'll will in New
York. The Herald calls on him to resign, and
other papers denounce him in unmeasured
terms.
William Cullen Bryant WAS presented to
both Houses of the New York Legislature, at
Albany, yesterday, and was highly complimented
In speeches by their presiding officers.
Rev. Mr.. Spurgeon has left London for the
Continent in search of health.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
The Louisiana Compromise.

A compromise resolution WAS adopted by the
Conservative caucus Of the Louisiana Legisla-
ture, on Monday night, and presented YESTERDAY,
morning to Mr.. Wheeler, OF the Congressional
Committee. II the members OF the committee
deem proper, they will consider the matter IN
Washington, and reply by telegraph. The ma
ture Of the compromise is not published.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

FIRE-The alarm of fire, this afternoon, at
half past one o'clock, was occasioned by the
burning of frame dwelling on Water street
near French. The fire was first discovered
on the roof near the chimney, and 1t is
supposed to have caught from spark
1t belonged to the heirs Of James Plum
kett, and was leased oy T. B. Merritt, Of the
United States Hotel, to which it is Joined as
wash house. The engines were soon on the
spot and tbe flames extipguished before much
damage-was done. n '-f
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
RxnrKr AT HANp.-Moved BY the recital in yes

RELIEF AT HANp.-Moved by the recital in yes
terday's COMMERCIAL of the robbery under color
therefrom in the family Antoine Benson, Mr..
George Newstead, assisted by friends, this NOR
ming prepared donation Of relief which was
placed in hands which will properly
administer it,. % The donahon con
sisted sof articles Of clothing and goods
70 be made up both fol, the wife and child, or
ders for provisions enough to last week, a
quarter OF a ton Of coal, medical advice and
necessary medicines. We have every reason to
believe the case a.needy. one and was SO i'm
pressed when the article describing it WAS writ
ten. A reasonable time hence it would be we'll
if other parties would interest themselves in it
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.


PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
Cotton held firmly at 155s@16c. Flour dull
supertne, S375@3.8719; Penna. Indiana and
Ohio family s5.25@5.75. Wheat dull red 81. IL
Oils; amber $121. Rye firmer; 95c. Corn in
moderate demand; yellow, 78@79c; western mix
ed SOc Oats advancing white 66@67c; mixed,
62@6i. Mess pork quiet at 520@2O.50. Whis-
key is worth Sl.O3.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwISE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND aRAIN-ooRREoTED DAILY.
Family Flour ur.,...............i7 i7.75@ 8.75
Extra Flour 6.50G 1926
Supertine Flour. ... ........ i.75@ 5.75
Wheat, 1.20
Corn New 7sc
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

The WEATHER AND THE MABKETs.-The severe
weather OF yesterday and this morning was toe
much for many Of our country people who rarely
fail to be in with their wagons and take then
stand on King street, and thus wait for hours the
demands Of cusotmers. A number however, die
brave the weather, both men and women. but
the customers being out In slim force the supply
WAS equal to the demand.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
FIFTH EDITION.
New York.

PROGRESS IN THE TnroH- H-BEEcHRR TRIAL.
NEW YoRx, Feb. 10.
At the Tlton- Beecher trial. to-day, all the par
tics are present except the defendant. MIR. Til
ton continued his evidence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
weather Record.

REPORT OF TIE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
Probabilities For the Middle States. falling
barometer, winds shifting to easterly, clear and
warmer weather, followed by cloudy weather on
"Wednesday night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TODAY.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10.
Gold, to-day S1.149i.
Furnished ny Crage, johnson Il Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Sts.l
LONDON, 1890, p NJ, Feb. 10.
United States Bonds dull but firm at closing
quotations. Erie common shares 25 preferred
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

AoKNowLEDaMENT.-The Union Aid Society
acknowledges the receipt of 500. .05, the proceeds
Of Prof. J. X. Taylor's sterioptican exhibition
To Prof. Taylor and his assistants, to Rev
Fielder Israel, Hannah Brown. Priscilla t
Speakman, Allen Gawthrop, Jr, to the newspa'
pers generally for advertising and to Whining
ton Institute for use OF room, the Society has
passed q vote of thanks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
THIRD EDITION.
New York.
FIRE IN A BLIND ASYLUM.

FIRE IN A BLIND ASYLUM.
New YORK, Feb. 10.
The cook house aud refectory of the blind
asylum was partially burned this morning with
a loss Of $4,000.
A FATHER eHoT BY HIS BON.
Adam Churchill was fatally shot by his son
Walter, aged sixteen, To- striking his mother
during family quarrel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

DISASTER ON THE BAY.-A telegram from
Lewes, states that the steamer Mary, for Provi-
dence which struck on the Breakwater on Mon
day night, sank yesterday morning. All of the
crew were saved, part of them being taken off
by steamer and the balance reached the rocks.
At the time the despatch was sent efforts were
being made to get them from the rocks to the
mainland. The steamer belonged to William p.
Clyde 4 Co., Of Philsdephia and was one OF
tho vessels OF the line between that city and
Providence. She was 220 feet in length, 80 feet
beam and 10 feet depth Of hold, and was built
by Cramp & Son In April, 1873.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Ns,p advertisements.

- : - =. -. = =. = :.
nOOR SPRINGS NOW Is THE TIME
IL to keep the cold air out by having spring on
- -. -.I-Iii -..'., WIN. II. BILLhNY, ,
914 Market Street, wilmington.
NOW Il THE TIME TO REGULATE
IN the heat in your room by having Thermometer
In It. For sale by ,LL.iE
,,,4,,, 2l4 Market Street, Wilmington
DOOFING--OLD LEAKY TIN, SLATE
N shingle and Composition roofs made water
tight ana nd duEa5ls by ., coat Of PLASTIC SLATE
PlastIo sia'e, Asbeatos and Gravel Ro6nng.
,RQBERT ATKINSON,
nv 4 .iif ssHcd y HahhAa Hardware store,
feaJJ-1yo' ''pf'tiuH . "a Naxket Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

LOAN SALEs.-The Mechanics Loan Association
sold, last evening $500. at 80 per cent, $500. at
2811, $100. ut 25, $1,000 at 25, 5000. at 90, $50
at 15]9 per cent, and $1,000. were used for with
draWaln. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

NARROW ESCAPE FROM BURNING BUILDING. =
On Tuesday morning, the 9th, between five and
six o'clock, the dwelling house Of John Simmons,
East Nottingham township, was destroyed by
fire. The family were aroused, but the flames
had made such headway that tho stairway was
burning fercely, and exit thus cut off. Never
theless, Mr.. anil Mrs. Simmons rushed down the
steps and were badly burned. daughter,
sister-in-law and child escaped by throwing a
couple of beds out Of an upper window and leap
ing upon them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

DECEASED. = William Welsh, an influential
farmer and much esteemed citizen OF Kennedy
vile, Kent county, Maryland, die d. suddenly OF
Monday of pneumonii. Mr.. Welsh was about
45 years OF nge, and served in both the Senate
and the House of Representatives of Maryland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

NEARSFILLFS QUILTS - A FULL
lvt line OF the best makes of Marsees, Honey
comb, and Bates Quilts at less than former rates
T'f w. b. SHARP,
rH-' Fourth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
W ashingt0n.

CONFEDERATION OF THE TARIFF BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
The Ways and Means Committee has resumed
is consideration of the Tariff bills.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
Neiu Adpertisfti1suts.


GEO w. BUSH 8 SON, BY THE USE
" OF THEIR PATENT DUMPING WAGON PUT COAL
INTO CELLARS WITHOUT DIRT OR TROUBLE
Os x IS NUT, $6.35 STOVE COAL,
" WIN. j. BROWN,
febls-lyof South of Market Street Bridge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10
OLD RELICS,

The old State House bell, but short time ago
80 nearly sold with old rubbish, has become so
valuable that it is to be sent to the Centennial
exhibition. Yesterday, Messrs. Riddle and
Shakespeare were appointed committee by the
Senate to negotiate with some parties In Phila-
delphia who had in their possession number of
old Revolutionary documents relating to Della
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-10

FALL OF ASoAFFoLD.-Yesterday A whilst storing
ice in the Arctic Company's houses, platform
IA feet from the ground to which the ice was
lifted before going into the hands Of the pack
ers, gave way, preopitatipg James M. Johnson
to the ground and iniuring him severely.