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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
woman suffrage In wyoming.

The Laramie Sentinel, one Of the carly advo-
Gates of woman suffrage in Wyoming Territory
tells of the practical workings Of the system in
recent issue. II says To us the novelty
has worn off, and we have had time to coolly es-
Innate the results There are those here who
can remember the condition Of things here Blk
or seven years ago, and can compare them with
the present; and though we might differ some
what as to the causes which have produced TINS
change for the better, yet we 6hall Dc apie TO
agree upon few facts. We never had term
OF court here, held in a decent and comfortable
place, with its proceedings marked throughout
by decency and decorum, and diveated OF every
thing pertaining to levlty and blackguardism, ,tiii
otr ladies' were nummoned to attend and partlci-
pate init. We never had grand jury here who
boldly and unfiinchingy took hold to investigate
offences against decency and morality, and hunt
ont and bring offenders to punishment till we
had grand jury composed largely OF ladies':
We had had several terms OF court, but mad
soarcely been able to convict single criminal
for apy crime, however henious, through the
medium of those courts till we got juries COM
posed largely of women. We did not have q
single election here without drunkenness,
rowdyism, quarreling, fighting, and bloodshed,
until our wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters
were permitted to accompany lis to the polls.
| We well remember the time when many man
STAYED away from the polls losing his. right
| OF citizenship rather than encounter the danger
and the rowdyism he must meet in order te
| exercise it. But all this is changed. Our elac
| tions 20 off as quietly any other social gath
| erinr. no matter how heated political cam
| pajgn may be or how important the issues a.
staSe. And we all point with pride to the re-
sult, whether or not We agree.ss to the cause
which has produced it."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
The Peach Trade.
WILMINGTON, DEL, August 1

WILMINGTON, Del, August II.
Besides the railroad shipments to New York,
on Monday for yesterday mornings market, the
Lswes steamer brought 100 crates. The qual-
ty of the fruit had improved, Troth's being the
chief variety forwarded, and prices won't up to
good figures. Our telegram yesterday stated the
chief features Of the market. At its close, the
demand had slightly slackened and outside fig
ures were hard to obtain. Under the full supply
forwarded yesterday, prices may be expected to
fall Off somewhat.
The arrivals OF fruit in the Baltimore market
Yesterday, were increased about $4,000 boxes
coming by the various steamboat lines to Light
1t. wharf. Most were Troths, but there were a
few boxes OF Early Yorks, which brought 81. 30.
Hale's brought 10000. and Troths sold up to
S125. Two-thirds that arrived were shipped
to the South and the West one firm, Needham
y Co., shipping eight hundred boxes to the
West. The packers have not as general rule
commenced their purchases.
The first peach train West on the Baltimore *
Ohio road left Baltimore, last evening, for Pitts.
burg. Cincinnati, and Cleveland. 1t consisted
of ton cars. The fruit came by boat to Baltimore
none being yet sent by rail uid this city. The
fore the end of the present week or the begin
ming of next. The new peach cars OF the Balti-
more and Ohio are working very satisfactorily.
There are conflicting reports with reference to
Sam Townsend's first experiment with the re-
frigerator cars. He says, we are informed. that
the peaches sent to Chicago paid him $3.50 per
basket but another report gives it that the
peaches on their arrival were in worth
less condition and brought very
low figure. II the latter state
ment be true, it is believed that it was due to
the perishable nature of the fruit and the bad
condition in which it was gathered during the
late rains.
The shipments, yesterday, we're
10 Jersey ClIy, .,..................'' 40 os.
To Philadelphia, ....................... ~ ="
IopAi, .....'..........' ~
THE PHILADELPHIA MARKETS TO-DAY.
(Report j. T. d D. II. Kenney, 3ob N. Water ST.
By Telegraph to the Commercial.
PHILADELPHIA, August II.
The receipts to-day, are light and the demand
good. We quote prime at f1.2501.75, down to
60@75c for poor.
THE NEW YORK MARKETS TO DAY.
tReport by L. shanly Davis, 95 Barclay ST.
BY Telegraph to the Commercial
NEW YonK, August II.
Iquote Troths in crates at one dollar and fifty
cents to two dollars per crate. Hales are selling
at any price and slow at that. The market is on
tho decline.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
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Centen nial Progress.
TILE ERECTION OF THE BuILpINoe

THE ERECTION OF THE BUILDINGS.
Tho east and west wings of the main building
are nearly completed and large force is en-
gagged on the western front, which is to be 4S
feet in depth and 4s0 feet in length. The gran
ite work OF Memorial Hall is nearly done, and the
larger portions of the Government building ia
finished The wood work for Agricultural Hall
has been cut, and the work on the building WAS
commenced yesterday. =.
The fence enclosing the buildings is all up. 1t
III about three miles IN length and nine feet
high.
MACHINERY HALLS SITUATION.
Mr.. Quigley has the framework of this build
ing all up, and the western section, which ia
the furthost from completion, is nearly ready
for it's 'front.' The structure will be l ,402 feet
in length, and of this at least !, 200 is erected.
indeed, the eastern section of 600 feet has all
the GLACIERS work finished, the roof on, and
the painters are now giving it the finishing
touches. 1t looks very neat. The numerous
iron girders are colored blue, while the wood 90,
work is white with light and dark drab. The
bnding is airy and well lighted.
THE woAIEN's DEPARTMENT.
Mrs, Gillespie announces that she has received
between $240U0 and S25,000 for the new wo
mons building, with several States yet to heal
from. The plans and specifications for the spe
cial building in which womens work is to be ex
hibited are finished, and estimates will be asked
this week for its erection. The Commission hal
decided to locate this structure on 9 plet o.
ground northward of Horticultural Hall, in {
section which will unquestionably be one OF thu
most beautiful within the inclosure. Mrs. Gil
lespie has received $3.50 from Mrs. s. @. Hughes
of Tucson, Arizona Territory, the receipts Of I
tea party held in that far away region, for th'
benefit Of the women's department..
BEAUTIFYINa THE GROUNDS.
The grounds will be beautified by many foun
tans OF the highett artistic merit. A fountain
will be placed in the centre OF the lake, north
Machinery Hall.
coRLIss's GREAT STEAM ENGINE.
George Corliss, of Rhode Island, will mex
week begin the erection Of the foundation wor
for his 400 horsepower engine, which is t.
supply the motive power for the machinery
The betting leading from the engine will be ui
der ground rs much as possible. In southern
extension of Machinery Hall will be buildin
20S by 210 feet to be devoted exclusively to hy
draulic apparatus. A pit 142 feet long, 60 fee
wide, and s feet deep will contain the water ne
cessary for the use of the machines. All tn
shafting for the machinery will be placed in th
building by Messrs. William Sellers X Co., @
philadelpbia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
The Eastern Shore.
QUEEN ANNE's COUNTY .


DIR. Denny of Kent Island received 10 bushels
OF wheat from one-half bushel Of seed.
G. A. L. Wright has been made Justice OF
the Peace to supply the plaae of E. t. NJ Fore
man, deceased.
Late rains have improved the corn but dam
aged unthreshed wheat. One farmer estimates
his loss at 800.
Steam threshing has largely superseded horse
power, and the fact is more noticeable this year
than ever before.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
DR.. J.. Zack. Taylor, of Wicomico, has located
On Deals Island for practice
Thos. A. Bouldin, assistant teacher of Wash
lngton Academy, Princess Anne, died at Oxford,
Talbot county, few days ago, while on visit
there
On Saturday week Arthur Holbrook, Prin-
cess Anne carter stuck nail in his foot and last
Saturday he died of lockjaw.
Samuel Schofeld, q colored boy 16 years OF
age attempted felonous assault on a little
daughter Of s. L. Tull, near Marion, and was
locked up. He has since been bailed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

NEW TELEGRAPH AT CHEsTER.-Yesterday the
Phila., Reading and Pottsville Telegraph Co. ex-
tended their lines to, and opened offices in,
Chester. This arrangement with the railroad
gives this growing city direct railroad, telegraph
and express connection with the whole region
reached by the Reading Railroad Co. and its
numerous branches.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
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New Castle I,enas.

NEw CASTLE Aug. II.
215lbs of powder were exploded under the Goa
wharf yesterday afternoon, with good effect,
leaving large number of logs loose.
The Good Will Fire Company met last night
at the police headquarters.
The bank of earth by the Jail wall on Market
street ought to be removed, as it is dangerous
for those passing by at night.
The wonderful fat woman, accompanied by the
little cannibal and educated hog, left last night
for parts unknown.
Geese are still running at large. notwithHtand
ing the ordinance issued by the Mayor,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
Dkaths.

FaLL.-On the morning of August 10Th, Franklin
Fell, in the 62d year OF his age.
Funeral from his former dwelling No. zoos Arch
street. Philadelphia, OH Friday morning, at eleven
O'Clock Services will be held at his late residence
at Falkland, on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock.
RoBINsON-st Greenbank, Delaware, on August
10th, Mary T., daughter Of George III. ID. Robin-
SON aged months and days. .
The friends OF the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral on Thursday, at O'CLOCK, TO
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
City POIillcs.

A meeting of the Democratic City Executive
Committee was held, last night, to which return
of the nomination election on Saturday was
made. An explanation, fixing the blame for the
disorder in front of the City Hall on Saturday
night upon young man who was bent on fun,
was also adopted for publication. 1=
The Democrats Of the 4th ward will meet at
the Reliance Engine Honse, this evening, and OF
the 9Th ward at 702 Spruce street. on Friday
evening. The business of each meeting will be
to take the preliminary steps to the nomination
of ward tickets. 5= ., .5.--... D..
1t is reported that an effort is being made to
get up q Democratic dissemination meeting, the
managers hoping thus to satisfy the ill-used
friends of ESQ. 0'Neill. 5=E
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

THE PROPOSED RAILWAY ExTENsIoN.
day, William Wharton, Jr., of Philadelphia,
builder of our present city railway, was in town
and accompanied by James Bradford walked
over the proposed route of the projected new
city passenger railway in Front and Union
streets. He spoke favorably Of the route, and
took back with him data upon which to frame an
estimate of the cost of the enterprise.
The following gentlemen have been appointed
to solicit subscriptions in aid of the new railway;
Geo. W. Bush, James Bradford, Henry G. Ban
ming, William Ferris. Philip plunkett, William
D. DOVE, and James Morrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
John bright and the "CIaimant.

John Bright has written letter expressing
the opinion that the Tichborne claimant is an i'm
postor. He says:-"I have read all the evidence
and all the speeches of both trials, and the sum-
ming up of the Lord Chief Justice. This last
| have read again during last month. To me
tho convict in Dartmoor ia the greatest criminal
Of our time. His crime has extended over ma
ny years; it is most base in character and inclu-
des in it almost every crime for which evil men
are brought to punishment"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
FAMAnc1ais
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRIoE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK, August IL.
Gold opened, this morning at $1.13%
Furnished by Cralge, johnson q Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Stsl
LONDON, 1890 P. NJ, August II.
U. s. 1865, 1071a 1s67's, 1887 Ten-forties
1OG11 New Fives of 81 ,1041S. Consols for money,
"a SIG. Account, 81 7-1G Erie common shares
13. Preferred &C. New York Central, 93. Mar
ket quiet, dull.
FRANKFORT, August II.
U. s. s. 20s of 1862 9859.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

THE TRADE OF MILFORD BLooKED.-The trade
by water OF the town of Milford is completely
blocked by the schooner Adkinson, launched on
the creek, below the town. some two weeks ago.
She ran stem foremost into the mud, and cut
through that into the more solid earth and
gravel below, and lies directly across the chan
mel, hard and fast. All efforts to haul her off
have proved entirely frnitless. Vessels cannot
pass her, and some which had come into the
creek with freights for Milford have been pa
tiently awaiting the removal Of the obstruction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
Base Ball.

ONE AMATEUR AND BCRUB GAME YEBTERDAY
A good game of base ball was played yester-
day at the Schutzen Park, between the Niagara
club of West Chester and the Idle Boys OF this
city, in which the visiting club came off victor
ieus by score of 81 to 1G j. Gheen umpired
the game.
The Gazette, which has heretofore claimed the
champions belt amongst the printing Offices OF
this city met their match yesterday when they
faced tho Advertiser boys, at John O'Byrne'a
residence ON the Philadelphia pike. The score
gtood % to 20.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

TERRIBLE FALL. "A little son of William
Mackie, of the 4th District Cecil county, aged
about eight years, met with very severe acci-
dent on Thursday last. He was climbing will
low tree in the yard when branch broke and he
fell upon pale-fence beneath, upon which he
remained impaled until taken off by person
attracted by his screams.-Orford Press.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
The Reformed EpiscopaIians.

FORTY CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED sTATrs AND
CANADA.
NEwBxRoH, N. Y, Aug, IL.
Bishop Cummins at the meeting here on Mon
day evening, preliminary to organizing Re
formed Episcopal church, said there were now
fifty ministers and forty congregations Of that
church in the United States and Canada.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

HELD FOR CoURT.-Jonas Royer, on Sunday
last, inflicted a rather more severe trounclng on
Abram William Thompson than his mother,
Mary Thompson. Thought was due. So she
brought suit before Esq Frazer, stating hel
grievances in detail Roger waived Il hearing
and gave bail in $500 for Court
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

ARREST OF AN OLD OFFENDEn.-Some weeks
ago the store of Augustus Dennis, at 2O5 East
Third street, was robbed of several pairs of
shoes, and Harry Barnard was suspected of the
theft. He jumped the city, but returning yes
terday was captured and locked up for an exam-
nation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

CHANGE OF DIREcRoRs.- Chas. II. Stubbs
and Isaac Bradley, both of Fulton township, Ian
caster county have been elected Directors of the
Peach Bottom Railway, to fill the places of San
ders Mccullough of Oxford and Slater B. Rus
sell of West Chester, who recently resigned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS

WYOMING INsTITuTE.-This institute opens
September 7th and gives full course Of study
for both sexes with moderate schedule OF char.
ges for board and tuition. The principal will
send circular to all requesting one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
'hree drunks completed the record to-day.

In CANA party of half dozen young men
of Reading are now snugy encamped on the
Brandywine near Painters station on the Will
mington & Reading r. R. They pitched their
tents on last Saturday, and we understand it is
their intention to remain until next Saturday al
ternoon. They amuse themselves in fishing,
shooting at target and other pasttimes, and
thus far haye had very pleasant time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
VIM. A. ssrahAnl.

HIS DEATH AT SARATOGA, THIS MoHrISa.
-r SARATOGA, Aug. II.
Ex-Governor William A. Graham, Of North
Carolina, died of organic disease Of the heart
at Congress Hall, this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

POLICE CoURT.-Joshua Backus, fond of corn
juice, after he had guzzled considerable quan-
tity Of it, professed fondness for kissing white
ladies, but as they did not relish his color con-
motion was created in the neighborhood of 18th
and Orange. An officer came to the relief OF the
ladies, when Joshua suddenly gave vent to an
ebullition of bad temper and began an assault
on the policeman. He was finally locked up,
and this morning fined $5 and costs and peace
bonded in 5000.
Three drunks completed the record to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

THAT "SourRREL RUN" ArFAIR.-Mr. McDon-
ahoe called, this morning, to correct the state
ment made some days since wherein his
wife was made the aggressive party in
quarrel with neighbor's family
family were responsible for the whole af-
fair, began the troubles, and were fined before
Esq. Frazer for three separate offences, where
as the printed report placed the fines upon him
(McDonahoe.) Esq. Frazer has given him writ
ten voucher for fhe accuracy Of this state
ment We can only say in explanation that our
reporter understood Esq. Frazer as we reported.
Mr.. McDonahoe further says that it was Cald-
well who ''trounced his wife" and not he.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

LOCAL BASE BALL NOTES.-The game of base
ball. yesterday, between the Niagaras, OF West
Chester and the Idle Boys, of this city. resulted
in favor of the former by score of 81 to 1G
: Captain Mullen and Manager Mishler met in
Philadelphia, to- day, to fix upon another day fol-
the game between the Quicksteps and Actiyes.
The Quicksteps start on their tour down the
State tomorrow, playing at Milford in the after
ternoon, at Dover on Friday, and possibly at
Smyrna on Saturday.
HIt is rumored that manager Mishler, of the
Reading Actives, will take charge of profess
sional nine in one of the large cities, next sea-
son.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
NOTICE TO sUBSCRlBEhS.
T. Ellwood singley is not now In our service, and
s not authorized to collect money on our account.

The list Of deaths in the CITY last month is one
Of the largest ever reported. Cholera infantum
proved fatal in no less than twenty-one cases,
and out of tho whole 9s deaths, 80 were of chill
dren under five years of age. What slaughter
of the innocents Seven deaths wore by small
pox in tho early part of the month.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

Miss Murray of Montreal, and a son Of Rev.
Mr.. Wilson, of Kingston, were drowned at Que
bee, on Monday night, while attempting to step
from the wharf to q steamer which was just
leaving.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

THE MIDDLETowN INQUEST. Coroner Groves
found, upon his arrival at Middletown, yester-
day, that he had been called thther to hold an
inquest over the body Of tramp. whose name
was given by fellow traveller AZ William Della
ney, and his rosidence as Philadelphia. During
Monday Delaney WAS observed lying in the Ma
tional Hotel stables, In great pain, and the host
Ter administered dose of morphine, obtained
from physician, without effect. Sometime
after midnight the man died. At the inquest
two physicians gave it as their opinion that
death resulted Hfrom modification of the
bowels, brought about by exposure and the inn
prudent eating of nnripe fruit" Delaney, it is
said, has a brother in good circumstances in
Philadelphia, and word was autographed him
yesterday of the decease. At the direction OF
Coroner Groves the body WAS placed in coffin
with instructions to be buried yesterday after
noon, if not claimed by that time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
The Western Floods.

CRITICAL eITUATIoN AT MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Aug. H.
The situation on the river, to-day, is very crit
cal. From six o'clock, last evening, to ten O'Clock
this morning, the river rose over one and half
inches, and is now within lees than half an inch
of the spring food.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

PERSONAL NorEs-N. r. Benson and family
have gone to Van Writ, Ohio.
Rev. j. P. Oonkey and wife and Rev. 7. Ct.
Littell and wife went down to Cape May to-day.
Thomas s. Bellah left for Ocean City, this
morning.
DIR. Benjamin Lee and family returned, yes
terday, from their summer recreation in Penn
sylvania.
Capt R. B. Young formerly manager of the
Grover and Bakers Sewing Machine business
ters are in PhiIadelphia, and he is now driving.
with his customary enthusiasm, the axle and
rolling mill grease business. He says stheres
millions in ii.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

The sweepstake race at Saratoga yesterday was
won by Madge, 1.1515-said to be the fastest
time ON record
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

John Emmons fell from wagon, near Sharon,
N j., yesterday, and broke his neck. He leaves
wife and child. ql.I
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

DLACK TAMISE.-WE HAVE RE
ID ceived direct from the importer full line of
these elegant goods. to which we invite attention
- w. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
England.
TROUBLE IN An

TROUBLE IN AMERICAN RAILWAY sTocK m ENGLAND
LONDON, Aug. II.
In the stock market, to-day, Penna. R. r.
shares declined n per cent Reading fell per
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

Thomas Dunn, aged 10 years, was run over
and killed by train at Baltimore yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
Larceny. Last Night.

A sToRE ROBBED OF s400 WORTH OF sHoEs-FoRcED
ENTRANCE
During the storm, it is supposed, this morn
ing side window in the shoe store Of James
Kane in Sixth street, between Pine and Spruce,
was foroibly broken open by q jimmie which is
at Police Headquarters. The sound of the
breaking fastenipgs did not arouse the sleeping
inmates, who were not aware of the perpetration
of the robbery until after they arose. Eleven
boxes OF shoes, all the custom work in the store
and all the shoea in the show window
were stolen, worth in the aggregate
about S400. The plunder WAS removed in a
wagon which stood in the shadow Of the Catho-
lie chnrch, and was there seen by some residents
in that locality, who also profess now to have
heard the whistlings of warning among the
thieves. No arrests have been made, although
strong suspicious are entertained.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11

FoR SALE.
10 SHARES FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
$1,000 FIRST MORTGAGE DEL. R. BONDS,
s7,S0o list MoRTaAGE BONDS,
OF THg
BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION,
OF WILMINGTON,
SECURED BY REAL ESTATE WORTH FOUR
TIMES THE AMOUNT.
Interest payable quarterly-May, August, Noven1-
Der, February.
r. R. ROBINSON d CO.,
BANKERS,
FOURTH AND MARKET STREETS, WILMINGTON. DEL
CRAIGE, JOHNSON g. CO.,
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
sIzrH AND MAKxEr sIs.. WILMINGTON. DEL.
NEW YORK ArIp PuILADA. s1t,eRs BOUGHT
AND SOLD ON COMMISSION
Every facility afforded for persons desiring TO deal
or invest in Stocks Bonds, or Gold.
Telegraphic quotations received constantly during
the day.
jan1,1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
new Advertisements. To-day.

Adair's brevity
Webb's brevity
Gouert's brevity
Tatnall's brevlfy
Fulmer's brevity
st. Anne's School
Cottage Seminary
Lost-Canaiy bird
wyoming Inst1 ute
Linden Hall seminary
DeNormandles brevfty
List OF unclaimed letters
Elmwood collar-bfevity
Wanted-Grl for housewo-k
Cambridge Female eminary
Dress 3oods-John Moore h Co
Large auction sale Of crockery ware
Clearing out sale-Buxbaum's breyity
Walnut furniture-Ent Mnf Co, brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
THIRD EDITION.
weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

7 WAbHINuTUNt zfuB' II.
| Probabilities For Middle States, increasing
cloudiness, and of rain, stationary or fall
ing barometer. and no decided change in tenn
| peraturo,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-11
John Moore & Co.'S Stores.

BIT and bl9 N. Second St., above Noble, Phia.
PS,-We have now open very choice line OF
Black Dress Goods Shawls {ln our new room for the
purpose, to which we invite the attention OF buyers
aup11-14 j. M. Il co.