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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
EXPENDITURES.

Tho Board then proceeded to the election OF
superintendent of the Public Schools. Messrs.
Jenkins and Hebley being appointed tellors
Mr.. Moore nominated ID. w. Harlan and Mr..
Jenkins nominated William A. Reynolds.
MIR. Harlan received 1G votes, to 10 for Mr..
Reynolds, and blank and was declared elected.
Mr.. Baird stated that mortgage and several
deeds belonging to the Board were missing
The Secretary was instructed to make searcn
for them.
The rules OF order reported at a previous
meeting, were on motion OF Mr. Eckel, adopted
AZ whole and 30tcopies ordered to be printed.
The following orders were drawn during the
evening:
nL. r. Adar, So 90; d. Appleton x Co., $66
ID. IL. Barker, 81 80; W. ii. Blany, Sl.l;
Boughman Thomas X Co :5s4. 81; James Brad
ford, S7.96; M. d. Crossan, ;1.25; James Davis,
tls.i5; Stephen Davis. $9.6S; Every Evening,
Publishing Co., 1881; Finn ~ Jackson, s11.25
Il. G. Frain, $lS0; W. NJ. Holt $3.50; Geo. w.
jackson, $780, James y Webb 55O Mills y
Comb, I'll. .55; Ruth 4 Bro. s75.67; Speakman Il
Bro, $1615; O. Warner Il Co., $50 II; VIM. IL.
Wilkinson, $3.50.
After the adjournment of the Board tho Sec
rotary read communication from ID. w. Har-
Ian, the Superintendent elect, inviting the mem
hers of the Board and all connected with it, in
cluding the reporters of the press to adjourn to
lsobnson's ice cream saloon, the invitation wat
generally accepted, and full Justice dono to the
entertainment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
Washington.

THE CIRCUIT COURT IN sEssIoN-THE PACIFIC NAIL
CASES.
WASHINGTON, May IL.
The circuit court has begun its May term.
Amongst the important caAes to be tried are
three which grow out of the Pacific Mail investi-
CATION They arc: Pacific Mail Steamship COM
pany Us. Shaw, for SIS, ,O00 same Us. Berrett, for
$4,000 same Us. Fout for $4,000
The cases of tho game company Us. Don Piatt
Amos 3. Corwin, Il. II. Cormick, j. II. Hersey
and Charles Albert have not been matured.
In all these cases the company sues to recover
money, which it was alleged before committee
Of Congress, had been paid to them III connec-
tion with the subsidy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
DEL. TUESDAY. MAY ii. 1875.

The Judge came of long-ved family. A
brother died at the age Of 82, and sister aged
49,. A brother and sister survive, aged respect
lively 81, and 85. He has said that His constitu-
tion did not seem robust in youth, but that he
strengthened it by exercise and the habits OF
simple life. In yonth he walked to school two
miles and a half, "going in the morning, return
ing at evening, with crust for dinner"
The funeral is elsewhere duly announced
1t will take place on Thursday. at IL O'CLOCK,
Rev. MIR. Marks, of Hanover church, conducting
the services. His male friends are invited. He
expressed a repugnance to having his remains
viewed by strangers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
QUOTATIONS. AT THE BRANDYwINE MILLS FOR FLOUR

RAILROAD FACILITIES DEsIRED.--The Muiile-
to'on Transcript says that Mr.. l. N. Mills, the
superintendent OF the Delaware branch OF tho
2. w. h. Il. II. WAS endeavoring to make ar
rangements for the running of an early train
from Middletown to Philadelphia starting from
the former place about six A. Nj. and returning
leave Philadelphia about g. Is p. M.
MIR. Mills states that the above is the desire Of
the Middletown people, and it has been spoken
of, but that this being pancky year the pro-
ject would not certainly be carried out at the
present time. He however, hoped that busi-
moss would 30 revive as to enable the company
to run the extra train as desired during the Cen
tennial ut Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

UNION NJ. L. SUNDAY ScHooLs.-The following
teachers were chosen, on Sunday, for the next
Keen ors
F. Blackburn; Female Superintendent, Miss Liz
zie Hallowel Superintendent of Infant School
Miss Lizzie Buckman Assistant, Miss Clara
MurgaJroyd Secretary, Miss NIolle j. Lowe ;
Treasurer, s. Hersey Collector, William Nc
Cormick.
afternoon School, Superintendent. Panooast
Allen; Assistant Superintendent, William d..
Pickels; Female Superintendent, Mrs. Sarah A.
Pierson; Superintendent of Infant School, Mrs.
Sarah Moore; First Assistant, Miss JENNIE Pierce;
Joseph j, Taggart; Assistant Secretary, Frank
Reeves; Treasurer s. Hersey; Collector, William
Mccormick; Librarian, James A. Oliver; Assis-
tant Librarians, William Grant, Miller Il. Poole;
Organist, Miss Sallie Findley; Musical Director
Paucoaht Allen.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
Tho clayton House.
ARRIVALS, Ur TO THE MORNING

ARRIVALS, Ur TO THIS MORNING.
!. \ l.add, Phila.
L. Thompson !" ~. -4.-
" Springer. st Louis.
David Gillispie, ILL.,
Frank b Green, New York.
David Ephram, 90
Chas Nj Clemens, rhila.
John Harper, South Bond, Ind
VIM. ]. Graham, Ohio.
DIR. j y Prettymai, Suasoy
N Pratt, Milford,
Mrs. Ware Cape May.
l. Harris, New York
y huntington, g
N q Willard, d"
fhos SummervilIe, N G.
Jos Leonard -
X Brown, Mass.
w Shakleford, NY.
y q Porter, Maryland. --ls
]. M Smith, Del. s."..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
------7.----
Board OF Education.

REGULAR MEETING, LAST EyENINd-D. ". HARLAN
RE-EiECrED suPEnINTENDENr FINANCIAL
hrATEMENr-noUrINE BUSINESS.
The Board of Education mot, last evening,
President Shortlidge in the chair.
The Finance Committee reported the bond of
the Treasurer satisfactory, and properly signed.
1t was accepted, and the bonds of tile late Treas
urer, and that of Wesley Tailey, also, were Or
dered to be cancelled. The City Treasurer re-
ported 520553 of school taxes on his hands.
The subject of appointing committee of one
from each ward to appraise and set valuation
on the school property Of the city and to arrange
new system Of accounts was on motion of Mr..
Fraim indefinitely postponed
The resolution laid over from previous meet
ing to notify tho Board of tho disarrangement
Of tho property Of the Board, coming
mp for consideration. A communica-
tion from the Webster Literary Asso-
citation was read explaining the cause of the dis
arrangements. Tho explanation being satis-
factory the resolution was indefinitely post
posed.
Tho resolution of Mr.. IIeisler to lcngthen tho
term OF tho Superintendent to two years, that
gentleman moved to postpone until the first
meeting in December, which motion was lost.
The resolution itself WAS also indefinitely post
poned.
The Treasurer. prosontei the following ro-
port
Balance on hand last month, ........ n, $3.50. 90
biiis payapie, .+..........-.-.... SuuO w
Water tax refunded. d...,............... 925
Cily lax. Observation-Disclosures. 9I22U
Sale of mortgage bonds. s............... 2, ,523. .33
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
9Faths.

HALL-On the 10th inst, Hon. Willard Hall, ex
Judge OF the United States District Court for Del
aware, In the 20 year OF his age.
The male friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral at his late residence
No $40 Market street, on Thursday, May 18th, at II
O'Clock, Il IN.
BRITToN.-On the 10th inst, Mrs. Ellen Britton.
Due notice of the funeral will be given.
BlRNlE.-In this city, on Sunday morning, May
9th, James w. Birnle, aged Al years.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence ut 8l8 French street, Tuesday afternoon,
May llth Services at the house at az O'Clock, to
proceed to Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
New AdverIIsemenIs, Io-da,.

sun umbrellas at Frock's-Brevity.
COrnwells chart-Brevty.
City Ordinance-Ltcatio of streets.
For sale-Two coed horses.
BuXbaum's Brevity.
Pennington's slloes-Breviy.
Wainwrlght's Dry Goods card.
CITY I.aundry-Brevity.
Dried fruits at ioblnson's-Bre,ily.
Wanted-PersOn to adopt a child.
Lykens Valley coal dos. Foui.
Funeral Notices.
i'ownan's cofee-Breyily.
Donah0e's Brevity.
I.awrences patent curry comb liilany.
For rent-House, d0S r. I'LL.
Enterprise Co. BrevIty.
Wanted-Two Protestant girls.
Horse and shoe brushes -Bany.
Fullmer dinners-Breyity.
Grand Opera House-Peak Family.
Auction sale of fine goods -Sti,llilln.
Dubell's hats-brevity.
Singles 4 Sons cigars Brevty.
Williams Cleaning FlGid.
Mare for sale-Cty Hotel.
WeOb's straw hats--CreYty.
Notlce-Fourtl annual meeting.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

FINE TAMoRINa.-G Gentlemen who dress with
taste, are apt to have their clothing made to or
der but even in this case they do not always
succeed in getting clothing to fit. One of tho
most skillful tailors in Wilmington known FOR
years to all we-dressed people is John II.
Muhlhausen, at 415 King street, and at his CO.
tablishment no one is allowed to go away dis
satisfied He is now fully ready for spring
work with most tasteful selection OF material
for spring and summer garments. We know
Mr.. NJ. to be as reliable as rail road chronome-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
SECOND EDITION.
Terrible Explosion at Hridgevliie.

THE BOILER OF A PORTABLE sAw-MiLL BLOWS up
ONE MAN KILLED AND TWO HURT.
speciai Telegram 10 The Commercial
BRIDdEvILLE, Del, May 10.
Tue boiler of a steam portable saw mil, owned
by patten Phillips, exploded on Saturday eve
ming. David Bullock, the sawyer, was blown
through the roof OF the mill and instantly killed.
Two others were badly injured. The damage
done by the explosion s estimated at three
thousand dollars
1.-THE above, sent from Bridgeville carly yester-
day morning by correspondent OF the CONNER
cIAI. was duly received here, and delivered at
our Office but was by accident mialald until late
in the afternoon.--ED
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

The R-CoUNTY BEE,-The following Of
ficers have been selected for the orthographi-
cal contest which takes place at West Chester
on Friday evening next, between Chester and
Bucks counties :-President-Wm. Darlington,
Esq, of West Chester. Vice President VIM.
7. Seal OF Attleboro, Bucks county. Chief
ter. Associate Judges-Henry 7. Darlington,
Doylestown. Hannah E. Holoomb, Newtown
Miss Sarah W. Starkweather, West Chester,
and Prof. Richard Darlington of Ercildoun Sem
mary, Chester county.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

TRADE ON THE CANAL--The total number of
vessels which passed eastwardly through the
canal for the week ending May 1st was $50,
from which s6297.59 were collected in tolls.
The amount of bltuminous coal from Baltimore
for New York, Peiladelphia, &C., was 1G. GGs
gross tons oysters, for planting in the Della
ware bay aud for Philadelphia and New York
markets. 1914. 900 bushels.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

PnoF. CLEMMER's JUBILEEs.- ]. N.
Clemmer, who is touring in the organization of
chidren's jubilees,s meeting with great success
in New Jersey. One night last week he gave
jubilee in New Brunswick, which was one of his
most successful efforts, the audience being largo
and appreoiatlye, and the production being
brought out with fine effect. The local press
SPEAKS Of him in terms of high praise.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AT NEW CASTLE.
"A. A. Meader, Esq, Superintendent of
the School at Chester has been elect
ed Superintendent of the Public
Schools and Principal of the High School
at New Castle and has accepted the position
or him the Chester Daily Nelos says Mr.. Mea-
der has been most assiduous in the discharge Of
his duties, both as City Superintendent and as
Principal of the High School, and much of the
efficiency Of eur schools ia due to his watchful
care and oversight. He will carry with him to
New Castle the best wishes of very large circle
of friends
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

GROCER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.-Tle sew
enth anniversary of Grocer Theological Semina-
ry, at Upland, near Chester, will take place to-
graduating GLASS; the public exercises beginning
at half past 10 A. M. The annual sermon before
the missionary society WAS preached on Sunday
evening by Rev Robt Turnbell, OF Hartford,
Conn. the baccalaureate sermon having been de-
liyered in the afternoon by Rev. DIR. Bliss. Tho
Grafton before the alumni was spoken last eve
ming by Rev Geo. Frear of Norristown.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
Cincinnati.

THREE LtDIEs DROWNED IN sASDUsKT RIVER.
CINCINNATI, May IL.
Three ladies, daugiitera of Peter Hatnum of
Upper Saidusky, wero drowned noar that place
yesterday, while attempting to cross tho san.
husky river in wagon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

CHARGED WITH GAMBLINa.--Howard Rice and
George Williams colored people, We're before
Esquire Hagany this morning charged with
keeping II gambling house OH French street
above Fourth. They were held for further hear
ing oil Thursday evening
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

The WOUNDED POLICE OFFIcTR.-AIr. Nieker-
son, the officer wounded in the fracas fully re-
ported yesterday, is suffering considerably, with
some danger of eryspeas. The hearing, which
was to have taken place this morning has in
consequence been postponed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

AN ExoHANaE.-A year ago John II. Yetter
came from Chester county to Newport and fol-
lowed Jacob Hyatt AZ the proprietor of the ho-
tel IN that place. Mr.. Hyatt becoming proprie-
tor Of the City Hotel Oh Front street in this ci-
ty. This spring the same parties have ex-
changed again, Mr.. Hyatt going to Newport
and Mr.. Yetter to the Black Horse Hotel on
Front gtreat
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

CENTENNIAL BUBsoRIpTIoNs.-Ou citizens are
showing their faith in our great centennial e1-
hibiton by the liberality Of their subscriptions
During the past two days, almost three thous
and dollars worth Of stock has been taken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
FIFTH EDITION.
baltimore.

THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
BALTIMORE, MD., May II.
The International Sunday School Convention
assembled hero to-day in the Masonic Temple.
Rev. Philip Gillctt, Of Illinois, was elected
temporary president. Tho attendance Id very
larra
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

LEoruRE.-ltev. j. Barnett Mann, of New Cas-
tie, DEL, will lecture i'll Mt Pleastant NJ. II.
Church, Brandywind hundred, on Thursday eve
ming, May 18Th. Subject ''Shams"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
kansas.
An EDITOR FATALLY SHOT.

LFAvEHwoETH, May IL.
Col, ID. X. Anthony, Editor of tho Times and
postmaster was fatally shot last evening by W
Embrey editor of tile appeal, on the stairway of
the Opera House. Ill feeling existed between
tha Iartiaa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

CHESTER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL NoTEs.-The
Ph9nix Iron Co.. at Phnnixville, suspended a
number of the moulders on Wednesday last for
want OF work.. The factory of the Downing
town Improvement Company was sold at public
sale on May |, to Robert Needy, East Brandy
wine, for ~, 600.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

TEMPERANCE STATE CoNvENTIoN.--The Wo-
mans Temperance Union of Wilmington, have
issued call for a State Convention, to be held
in Grace M. T. Church, in this city, May 9th.
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. for the purpose of organ
izing State Union, auxiliary to the National
lady delegates. The committee intend to send
circulars to each minister of the different de-
nominations in the State, asking special atten-
ton to the subject
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
r YKENS VALLEY COAL.

Joseph Fout is still receiving daily Lykens Valley
and Shamoken coal nut, stove and egg sizes on
hand ready for delivery at short notice. He Is not
using the patent shute wagons o. which the ladies'
complain so much of Hliing their houses with coal
dust from cellar to grret. Orange Street and Rail-
road avenue.
aprlT-lyOf JOSEPH FOITT,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
HeW AduRrtiseMeuts.

GEORGE w. BUSH u SON, FRENCH
" STREET. WHARF, SELL THE BEST QUAIL
TILES OF HARD WHITE ASH EGG AND STOVE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

WOUND That ENDEp FATALLY.-The little
daughter of Thomas Pugh Of Toughkennamon,
died at Landenberg, yesterday, from the result
Of falling upon sharp stub which struck her
in the eye, penetrating the brain. The accident
was reported in the COMMERCIAL at the time
1t happened,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, May IL.
Flour firm, Penna &c. .25Ca6 50; high grades,
F7.@s. Wheat dull, red Sl.130Dl.45; amber
sl,50. Rye, $l.10. Corn dull; yellow s76ps7i5c
Oats dull, at ~ white 70W73c; mixed mesa pork,
22c. Whiskey Sl.2O
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

CLOSED BY THE SHERIFf.-J Joseph L. Booth,
cabinet maker having been unfortunate in bust
ness his establishment was closed this morning
by the Sheriff.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

SPECIAL MEETING or THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CAILED.-Dr. Il. q. Shortlidge has called
special meeting of the Board of Education, to
meet to morrow at 10 o'clock A. M, to make az
rangements for attending the funeral of Judge
Hall, and to prepare fitting tribute to his
memory.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
MarrfHgfs.

F0ULKE-DREWEFT.-ln Kennett square, April
2sth, 1874 by Rev. j. j. Fraser, S. II. Foulke OF
this city, formerly of Indiana, to Jennie Drewett
of this city
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
~. Louis.
A MunpEnER cArrunEp.

ST. LouIs, May II.
Peter Brow the negro who murdered his wife
here, has boen brought back from Kansas City
where he was captured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

REPAIRING FRONT BTREEr.-Last fall layer
of stone, gravel and sand was put on
Front Street, from Market out to West,
which, when it had become settled, made the
street like a newly macadamized road. Work
mon are now continuing the improvement out
to Maryland Avenue.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
Germ any.
A nuMoR coNrRApIcrlD.

nUMoR G0N1RADTcTID.
BERLIN, May II.
The rumor that Germany and Russia intend to
address the representatives from France in re
lation to arnaments il false.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
THIRD EDITION.
Weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

Probabilities For the Middle Statos soutll-
west winds, stationary or falling barometer,
warmer and clear weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
Afitj advertisements.

WE CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO
w the new patent Lawrence's endless wire
curry comb For sale by
WIN. Fl. B1LLANY
914 Market Street, Wilmington.
WE HAVE A VERY FINE ASSORT-
w MENT Of horse and shoe brushes on hand.
For sale by
WIN. Fl. BILLANY,
914 Market Street, Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
FOURTH EDITION.
Maine.

A CLERGYMAN COMMITS suIuIDE.
LEWISTON MAY, II.
Rev. Dr. Gao. Webber of Kent Hill commit.
ted ruicide by hanging this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

DIsoRDERLY.-G George Blake, for being disor-
derly and using threatening language to his
neighbors, WAS brought before the Mayor last
evening and held in $500 bail to keep the peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11
DAILY Gommertiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard II. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis C. Ferrin.
~ for 7ernS, etc., see Second Page.

An anonymous letter from Coatesyie, in re-
lation to the Spelling Bee, hold some tmo ago,
is behind time and out Of tune. We suggest to
the writer that ho has magnitioI and exagger-
ated what he supposes to be his facts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

WILLIAMS CLEANING FLUID.
FOR PRINTERS
Cheap and excellent to clean rollers, !o.ms cuts,
plates and presses from Ink.
FOR PAINTERS
To clean OF old painted and vanished work, dirty
brushes, buckets. etc.
FOR MACHINISTS
To clean up dirty engines and machinery, also to
clean dirty cotton waste.
FOR CARRIAGE MAKERS
10 clean paint aud varnish from Old work
FOR SHIP MASTEKS
To clean decks, spars. etc
FOR HOUSEK EEPERS
To make soap, clean dirty wood, brick, or s. one
work. Also to clean and remove dirty paint, WASH
clothes and eradicate bed buggs ant, other Insects.
For sale at retail prices by Il. Mclnall, Jr, and e.
Bringhurst Co. At Wholesale by
WILLIAMS Il CO.,
my11,1m p. o. Box No. ~, Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK,
No, 4 WEST TGlRD STREET
Six per cent. interest. Open Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings and every day. A. Ii. Grimshaw,
Treas. j. z. Wales, NJ. D., Pres't. John +. Miller,
CLERK. je27-H
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

at 100000
GEO. s. CRUDE BROKER.
All kinds of Stocks and Loans Bought and Sold on
Commission. Any amount of money raised on pro-
per security. Promssory notes Il specially. city
Loan for Sale. feh1O-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-11

THE FRUIT AND GRAIN CRops--BuILDISG IMPROVE
MENTs--A NEW MARKET HOUSE, &C.
Special TO the Commercial.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-09-22

RUNNERs.-The Enterprise is very
boastful of the performances of some
of the Comstock runners and talks
disparagingly of the efforts Of the
Base Range boys in the same line.
Among other things it blows about one
John w. Cozad, who made his seven
five yards in a little less than seven
seconds. That may be good time on
the Comstock, but it wouldn't be deuce
high out here; in fact, we have one fell
low, considered a rather slow coach at
that, Who has got over his one hundred
yards inside OF six seconds. Talk
about your seven-second man! Whv
there Is not a school. boy on the Base
Range who is not able to choke such a
dutfer as that to death with a forty foot
rope. If you have anybody who is
able to amuse our steppers Just send
him out and see how we will land his
boat. We bid you, however, to take
warning, for a blue streak OF creased
lightning IL not more than a snaiI's
pace as compared with our fastest
men, and our fellows are on it from
m jump to the SUI .nmit of the Rocky
Mountains and back. Come up, or
dry up.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-09-22
wO0DvILLE kILvEk MINING
COMPANIES IT AsWINDLE9

Some Eureka shareholders in the
above company have requested US TO
reproduce, from the defunct Carson
Herald, the following statement made
over the signature of Captain d. II.
Meder, OF Carson City. The article
will doubtless be read with interest by
sgreat many persons who occasionally
"dabble in stocks:''
This mine was originally the Wood
vile: In January last Its capital stock
was Increased and its shares doubled,
TO wit: from 10000 to 40, 900 shares;
but the original holders OF stock did
not receive any additional shares of the
increase. Subsequent to this increase
OF stock an assessment of 81 per share
was levied, delinquent la May last;
anosner assessment was levied OF 60
cents per share, delinquent on the 10th
OF August, and now we have another
assessment OF 81 per share payable at
tne present time. These assessments
aggregate S3I2,000! With this state.
meht OF facts In view, is 1t not the
duty OF every shareholder, however
sinai MS Interest may be, to inquire
Is 70 what disposition il made Of the
FUNDS thus collected? What has be-
come OF the Si92, 900 supposed TO lie
paid In the last three month"; A gen
we'll posted In mining matters,
practical miner, having seen the said
mine, says there has not been n lepiti.
mate expenditure of $40, 600 on the
.h'ne the last six months! What,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-09-22

THE BALL LAST NIaHr.-The ball
given under the auspices Of the order
of the knights of Pythias at Bigelow's
Hall last night, though not numerous
ly attended, was a very pleasant affair;
The hall was appropriately decorated
with emblems of the order. the music
was excellent, the supper at Moch,s
fine, and everything vent OIL smooth
ly. The Indications were, when oui
reporter left, that the dancing would
be kept up until a late hour.