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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

A French naolhinist has discovered that, by
keeping his turning tools constantly wetted with
petroleum, he was able to cut metals and alloys
with them, although when the tools were used
without the oil, their edges were soon turned and
dulled The hardest steel can be turned easily il
the tools be thus wet with mixture of two parts
of petroleum with one part of turpentine.
Corn cobs are extensively used in Europe for
fire lighters. They are first stepped in hot water
containing par cent. OF saltpetre, and after be-
ing dried at a high temperature are satuated with
so per cent of resinous matter. These lighters,
which sold at SO to "a the thousand, are EN-
ployed with advantage and economy in private
houses and for lighting furnaces.
At Salt Lake City yesterday, Judge Boreman
issued an order commanding Brigham Young to
show cause why he should not be punished for
contempt for dsregarding the order of Judge
Mexican, requiring him to pay S0500 almony to
Ann Eliza Young.
The Georgia State Fair opened Yesterday at
Macon. There was q fine display Of goods and
attendance of visitors. General Hawley arrived
at Macon last night, and will speak on tho fair
grounds to morrow.
A Burlington (yt.) boy being asked by his
teacher the other day, what occasloned the salt
ness Of the sea, after reflection, advanced with
some confidence the opinion that it ''rnust be
owing to the goldfish"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
FOURTH EDITION.
The sabbath school Cause.
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ooLoRED CONVENT
Determination. THIa MORNING.

MEETING OF THE NATIONAL CoLORED CONVENTION
ORGANIZATION, THIS MORNING.
The Colored National Sunday School Conven-
ton met in the African U. M. P. church, F.
Zion church is undergoing repairs,) French
street between 9th and 10th. About two hun
dred delegates are present, about one hundred
and fifty Of whom are from abroad.
Rev. w. H. Hunter called the convention to
order, and the exercises we're opened with rel-
gious worship. "The Soldier Of the Cross" was
sung, when Rev. j. F. Thomas re I'd the 17th
chapter of Acts, and Rev. ]. r. johnson offered
prayer.
A temporary organization was then effected,
with d. Ii. Gustus in the chair Mrs. Esther
Armstrong secretary, assisted by Miss Harriet
Sterling. Committees on Permanent Organiza-
ton and Credentials of five each were appoint
ed, who retired to prepare reports All the del
egates were admitted. The following officers
were reported
President. Rev. W. II. Hunter, of Wilmington.
Vice Presidents, j. F. Wright, of Washington,
Rev. j. L. Cooper, of New Jersey, Rev. j. +.
Thomas, Wilmington, Alfred Price, Maryland.
Secretary, e. @. Baxter, of Pennsylvania.
Assistant Secretary, Miss Esther Armstrong
Rev. w. H. Hunter made brief address, upon
taking the chair, thanking the convention for
the honor conferred. and hoping that he would
have the hearty corporation OF the members of
the Convention. 77H
At this juncture an adjournment was made to
O'clock when the address OF welcome and res
ponse will be made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
The Jury List.

DRAWINGS FOR THE NOVEMBER TERM OF THE COURT.
The following is list Of the Petit Jurorf
drawn for the November term of the Court
Guest, John Neale, Westley Harrigan; Whining
ton-Dayid p. Derrickson, John L. Richardson,
John z. Ruth; Christiana-Wm. Woods, George
Miller, George W. Ely; Mill Creek-James Ward
Levi Moore, Samuel Sharpess; White Clay
Creek-rhomas Lum, Daniel Draper, Joseph
Pogue; Pencader-John W. Reed, VIM. Thomas
Dayett, Samuel Comfy; New Castle-Edward A.
Stoops, VIM Banks, Geo. Hawthorn; Red Lion
John i. Keybod, Francis ID. Dunlap, II. G..
Alexander; ST. Georges-James r. Hofrecler, b.
f. Boulden, VIM. Wood; APPOINTMENTS Henry
W. Wells, John W. Naudain, Francis Vandyke.
Second panel Brandywine hundred-Jas. L.
Hornby, George W. Harriet. Nelson Foulk
Wilmington--James Chrsty, David Woolman,
Lewis 4. GrubD Christana-John Evans, Wm.
Brackin Wills Passmore Mill Creels-Crawford
Rankin, Calvin Derricksop, Charles Rubencame;
liam Cooch, Edward II. Wilson; Pencader-
Thomas II. Mccoy, John A. Moody, Charles
Walton New Castle-Thomas Appleby, +.
Leckler, John Burnham Red Lion-Chares s.
Wright, Samuel M. Porter, William Ashcraft,
Jr. st. Georges-Thomas i. Dlworth, Jos.
Hanson, Charles 7. Foard, Appoquiumink-
Oolen Ferguson, VIM. Daniels, James Donovan.
Additional Jurors for Oyer and Terminer
Brandywine hundred-Curtis Handy, Isaac
lip G. Plnnkett Christiana-Samuel Gamble,
Jacob Way Mill Creek-James Rdgeway, Jo-
seph Derrickson White Clay Creek-James L.
Crossin, John Wayne Pencader-Stephen
Cunningham. Chas. Leak New Castle-William
p. Forrest, David Mccoy f; Red Lion-James H.
Hopkins, Chas. g. Bigger; st. Georges-Wllliam
L. Fandyke; ppoquinimlnk-Ihomas Deakyne,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
What Women Cam DO.

In the Womens Congress at Syracuse, Thurs
day morning, Mrs. Croley, of New York (Jennie
June), delivered an address OH "Women in Jour
nalism." She was of opinion that men we're ut
terly unfit for the highest duties of journalist;
'women alone had the qualities for euch po-
sitions, and they would soon show it," Miss
Strazey, of Boston, read a translation of a paper
by French professor on "Women in Medicine, y
who asserted that no danger would occur to eth-
or sex from their co.education in medicine
.no more danger WAS to be appreheuded in the
dissecting room than in the ball room or the sa-
LOOM" In the evening. Mrs. Mary L. Livermore
spoke about superauous women" denying that un-
married women were "superiluons" and advert
ing to the untold good accomplished in all ages
by the noble and nnselfsh work of single wo-
men. She argued that all women should be fit
ted for some legitimate industrial pursuit. The
audience at the evening session was go large
that hundreds were unable to gain admission.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

Mr.. Moody is satisfied with an audience OF
| 10000.
The matrimonial newspapers in London are
| to be suppressed.
Mr.. Fechter has resumed his engagements,
| appearing in Toronto as HdMigt.
| Governor Stanford Of California now owns
Lula, tho darling pride Of the turf.
| Young women are advised to set good exam
PIES, because young men are always following
them.
| Out in Indiana they are talking of employ
ing female principals in the schools. "Princi.
pals not men " is the cry.
"A company of Indians claiming to be Mo.
| docs are exhibiting themselves in Paris. and
drawing immense crowds.
"A man eighty years old has applied for ad-
| mission to the German orphan as,lnm in Balti-
more, saying he is an orphan.
The Cresset Of Denison Texas, remarks
See to it that yonr wife is kissed and petted,
and caressed, even if you have to do it your, elf
The sale of American patent medicines has
been forbidden in Turin, because somebody took
an overdose anu was unable to toll what the eff
feet was.
large apes are regularly employed on the
island OF Ceylon, India to pull cocoanuts. They
are said to selecr suitable fruit with great dis
elimination.
The pullost-baokeRt of phil backs is worn by
Mira. Oates in "dro1e- Giroha." 1t il great
deal pnller- backer than May Savile's in "Our
Philadelphia TFmfs. 4
They must have fine quality OF gas iu St.
Louis. The Globe Democrat says that a black
cat, hung to a parlor chandelier by the tail,
would be an improvement on it.
-" I'm two years older than you," said little
girl to New Castle boy, the other day. "Wel
[ don't care" was the reply ; I'm going to
wear trousers soon, and that you'll never do"
"A man lately sent four stamps to the Eng
lish mint to pay for coming for him two pen
nies, one with two heads and one with two tails
He adds "N. Bit is for tossing that want
them"
Dancing is said to be on the decline in Lon.
don, and polite society appears to be acting on
the hint given by the Shah OF Persa when lie
inquired of tho Prince of Wales at ball, '.Wly
don't you employ servants to do this for Won ?'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
coIored schools and scnoa, rax. /.
sr Fm Terms, etc., see Second Page

he REVENUE FROM THE AssEssMENT OF coLoRnr
TAx.PAYERs-THREE SCHOOLS OPEN, AND FOUR.
TEEN APPLYING FOR HELP.
Three colored schools are now open, in the
VI ate, outside of Wilmington, but fourteen
more have notified the Actuary of the Delaware
Association OF their desire to begin on the LIST OF
November. The Asso ;iation remains in dou BIT
Us to what funds will be placed at its disposal
as the result of the new law taxing colored peo.
pie for school purposes. considerable
amount OF these taxes has already been
collected, no doubt but Mr. Herbert, the Treas
urer of this county, states that none has been
paid TO him, 30 far as he knows. The fact il, we
presume that the Collectors, who hand over to
the Treasurer sums " on account" OF their du-
plicates, at various times have not distinguished
AZ to which part OF the money comes from col
ored taxables. III they should postpone this
classification, until their duplicates are settled,
months hence, it would seriously interfere with
the maintenance Of the colored schools for the
present season.
The Managers of the Association met yester-
day, and appointed a committee OF two to confer
with the County Treasurers, and enleayor to
lectors made payments the sums coming from
eolored taxables for school purposes should be
designated as such. so that they could be drawn
and used by the Delaware Association, as pro-
yided by law, during the present winter.
Itnow anticipated that it will be difficult to
procure funds from the taxes, in time to meet
expenses promptly il, indeed they prove sufIi-
cent in the end, and there seems to be no re-
source, for the present, but to ask those who
feel an interest in the work, who are able to con-
tribute to its support, to subscribe as they have
heretofore done. Several new schools will be
opened on the 1st of November, but the opening
OF some others will be deferred few weeks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

=. hum Ia twelve and half times as stimula-
ing 10 cider. The equivalent of ono glass OF
or.nay i taken in ten glasses of cider or porter
or hx glasses of caret or five glasses OF bur-
suhoy, or four glasses of champagne, or three
e'ashes OF port, sherry or Marsala.
,,,l;ls ihe En-. Methodist Episcopal Conference,
wa.n wuieh net At Youngstown, Ohio, Oct. 7, by a
,' Wy o. ii9 Yeas to IS NAYS. passed resolution
ea'lnS "a, upon the General Conference to make
,l,o once N OF Presiding Elder elective by the an
-, colorado paper reports that President Grant
Silia in that State expressed the intention of
aouylrS a lot and building at Manitou, and resi-
Ip.ne pne there good part Of the time after his
PRESIDENTIAL term closes.
;, Mhen your child puts penny into its mouth
.u,leau OF its pocket or the contribution box,
stse ,,s ~ castor oil at night and whites of eggs
inles day, avoiding all acids until specie
'"! '''sn'h are resumed.-Piusburg Commercial,
= &C certihcate Of marriage was issued in Boston
a,n Jew Gays ago to a woman only eighteen years
o'd' VINO had been married twice before.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
Political Notes.

Tho Snow-I1il Shield, (Dem.,) refers to the
Independent ticket in Worcester county ss
respectable ono, and says it will receive large
vote. 1t further intmates it's belief that the
candidates for sheriff and District Attorney vii
be elected over the Democratic candidates.
The Elkton Democrat mournfully states the
deInoralized condition of its rooster, since the
news from Ohio. 1t says that I" Chapman' has
no crow on him. He is evidently suffering in
his eraw. He has been fed on rags, without
any hard substance to assist Digestion"
Tho New York Times notifies the Republicans
Of the State that New York CITY will do well,
next month. 1t says 'the insolent dictation of
John Kelley has reused the anger OF all decent
citizens. The Germans are likely to act with us
in solid body. The Democrats are split up
INTO almost innumerable factions. Let our
friends in the interior only work with will, and
we shall carry The State. And we certainly
should not have been disposed to hold out that
promise ten days ago. But John Kelleys ar
rogsnt dictation to the people of the City and
the result of the Ohio election have greatly
changed the look of things"
The Canyassing Board OF Wood county, Ohio,
have decided to throw out the Perrysburg vote
on account Of fraud. This will elect two Re-
publican Senators from the county, and raise it's
majority for Hayes from 469 to 1923. 1t also
gives the Republicans five majority in the Sem
ate.
iesteruay NEW YORK Ece1lng Post proposes,
as " Democratic. Republican nominations for
next gear "For President Samuel j. Tilden.
pf New York for Vice President, Gen. VIM. +.
BARTLETT, Of Virginia." This is supposed to be a
feeler, and to indicate that Tilden would be
quite willing to take Bartlett on the ticket with
HIM. The latter, however, is not " Of Virginia"
but Massachusetts, where he has Just withdrawn
from the Democratic State ticket
Gov. Kirkwood carried his own county in Iowa
by l5O majority, thus redeeming an old Demo
cratic stronghold.
The Pennsylvania Republican State Committee
nas determined to make a vigorous campaign
from now till the first Tuesday in November.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
SECOND EDITION.
the Financial Question.

STEWART L. wooDFoRD ON THE INITIATION CRAZE
FEELING OF THE WESTERN PEopLE-A DEsPER-
ATE STRUGGLE IN THE FUTURE PRopHEsIED.
Specia, Telegram TO the Neio York Herald
WAsHHaToN, Oct IS.
Stewart L. Woodforl ex Lieutenant Cover
nor of New York, has just arrived from his big
stumping tour in Ohio, He says imitation is by
no means dead. Its friends arc as sincere as
were the Southerns for slavery and disunion and
they will fight to the bitter ond. The recent
election shows their strength, and they will do
their best to capture the National Democratic
Convention and elect an initiation President. The
hard money democrats about balanced by
the soft money republicans. Notwithstanding
Thurman is for an honest currency, he worked
for the election of his uncle Allen after whom
he is named. Mr.. Woodford thinks that the two
great political parties Of the country will be di-
vided until the finance question is settled.
great change has taken place since Aliens
defeat Two weeks ago the Western people
were made. Paper money WAS the cry every
where and the more enthusiastic supporters of
Allen seemed to have lost their senses. They
are somewhat sobered, but are still determined,
and desperate struggle may be looked for
next year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

SENATOR CHANDLER ACCEPTS, Is SWORN IN, AND
TAKES HIS SEAT.
WASHINGTON, d. O., Oct 10.
Ex-senator Chandler has accepted the appoint
ment of Secretary of the Interior.
The commission for him WAS made out immed
lately on his acceptance, and note sent tc
Chief Justice Cartier, of the District Supreme
Court, to appear at the White House at twelve
O'Clock. The Chief Justice accordingly proceed
ed to the Executive Mansion, and administered
the oath Of office to the new Secretary.
The Cabinet then met and Mr.. Chandler took
his seat at the table.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
-------------
RGYiXHI OF IIIldnhlrY.

MIR. Aaron Il. Bowman, Manager of the Leb-
anon Rolling Mills has enough orders on hand
to keep the mills running night aud day for
some time. He is now filling an order Of $50
tons blue annealed iron for Portland, Me-
A telegram from Pottsyille states that the
mills of the Palo Alto Iron Company, which
have been idle for more than a year. resumed
operations yesterday About 800 men are en-
ployed in the mills, at reduction of 20 per
cent. from their former rates OF wages
The Valentine Iron Company at Williamsport
has $3.50, 600 order for manufactured iron
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

olomew, an aged and respected citizen of York.
lyn, died suddenly, on Friday morning, OF q
paralytic stroke. Last Tuesday he went up to
Chester Valley on visit to some friends, in
company with his wife and while there he was
striken, but recovered sufficiently to be remoy-
ed to his home on Friday, which he was anxious
to reach, but only to breathe his last an hour
and three-quartersi afterwards Mr. B. was in
the 77th year of his age, was married AZ years,
and it is said this has been the first death in the
family. The funeral took place, this morning,
at o'clock, from the residence of tho deceased,
and proceeded to Paoli, where the remains were
MT
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
Pennsylvania Htems.

The post-oflice at Myerstown on the Lebanon
Valley Railroad, WAS robbed on Saturday Of all
the, letters, money and stamps it contained.
Joseph Evans accidentally shot himself dead
while hunting, near Frackyille, in Schuylkill
county, yesterday.
Rogers Il Burclfield, iron manufactures of
Pittsburg, haye suspended, but their assets and
liabilities are unknown. They have been oper-
ating two mills, one at Leechburg and another
at Apollo, in this State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

BEFoRE Eeo. BBADY.--Jacob Bruner Market
street watch smith, was held in $400 for Court
to answer charge of appropriating to his own
use a watch which belonged to Patrick Dooley.
1t seems from the evidence that Dooley had
pawned his watch, and he swears that within
the time allowed for returning it he
called and offered the money upon several oc-
casions, upon which he was put off, and was
finally informed the watch had been sold. Suit
was brought to recover the value of the watch
Annie Pedrick waved a hearing on a charge OF
assaultng Teresa Haetfey and gave bail in 5000
for Court
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
Bold Theft in a Rank.

On Saturday afternoon gentleman who had
just drawn 5000 from the Bark of Commerce
was counting the pile of notes at side desk,
when he was touched on the shoulder by gem
tlemanv-looking man and informed thaG he had
dropped dollar note. The gentleman picked
up the note, thanked the stranger, and went on
with his counting. When through he was as
tonshed to find himself $40 short. The polite
party had thrown down the dollar himself, and
while his victim was STOPPING had quietly ta-
ken $3.50 and had time to walk away and escape
before the loss was discovered philadelphia
TeLedtdDh
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
Heavy customs Seizures.

Special Treasury Agent Col. F, E. Howe seized
yesterday at New York upward of $50 600 worth
Of millinery trimmings from No. AL Broome
were conveyed to the seizure room Of
the Custom-house. The goods were ex-
ported by tho trimming warehouse of Louis
Goldberg, of No. Love lane, London. The
goods seized filled eight wagons. The London
firm in question is believed to be cognizant of
frauds committed on the United States revenue
to the extent OF 800, 900 at least.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
Trial of = Wife Murderer.

JAMEs DARRAUGH AREAIGNED IN MARYLAND
COURT.
BALTIMORE, Oct 10.
The trial Of James Darraugh charged with the
murder of his wife, Catharne Darraugh, by
kicking her to death, in April last, removed case
from Baltimore city, was begun in the Circuit
Court of Baltimore county at Townsontown yes
terday. A jury was obtained and the eramina-
ton of witnesses is now in progress.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
Eeccipts OF Foreign saoId.

At the U. s. Assay office, in New York, 49,
600 English soyreigns were received from pri-
vate parties yesterday, to be sent to the Phila-
delphia Mint for coinage. Recently there was
received E70 900 in the same coin, making to-
tai, within the month, Of c95,00 This is said
to be the largest amount of English coin re-
ceived for conversion for the two years past. A
further receipt of English goldis expected in the
course of the week, but from what source. of
course, cannot be made public.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
FIFTH EDITION.
Washington -,

ExAMIsArIoN OF WITNESSES IN THE TREASURY
swINDLING CASE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.
witnesses were before the Grand Jury, yes
terday and to day, to testify in the Witowski
Finitier fraud case by which the Treasury WAS
recently swindled out of about s2s, 600 G. Artis,
Deputy Second Comptroller, Adjutant General
Townsend, and other Witnesses were examined.
ARREST OF POST OFFICE CLERK.
John Fl. Nickols, clerk in the City Post Office,
has been arrested, marked money and decoy let
ters having been found upon him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SUPPOSED STOLEN GOODS CAPTURED. The
police, last evening, captured three supposed
thieves and their booty. One was a lad who
gave his name az Joseph Mathews. He had a
brass journal which has been identified as the
property of the 2. W. s. B. Co. but where stolen
from is not known. Matlews said he got it
from boy who wanted to sell it to obtain money
to take him to his home in Baltimore. The
other prisoners were Andy Johnson and Charles
Muller, who were taken into custody while en-
deavoring to sell asset of double harness at junk
shop in Front street. Officer Ricketts, saw the
men when they went in and followed them, re-
quring the door which had been locked behind
them, to be unbarred to him. 1he parties are
all awaiting an examination.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

The RAILROAD CAsuALTY.-The man killed on
Sunday, near West Chester, as stated in yes
terday's COMMERCIAL, was named Patrick Ca
hill. He was a blacksmith by trade, and until a
month ago had been working in Philadelphia
His mother and sisters live near the place Of the
accident, and it is said that sister was killed
about ten years ago by falling through railroad
bridge near where Patrick was run over. The
Coroners inquest returned verdict that he was
intoxicated and was lying upon the track when
the engine struck him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19

BASE BiIL,-The game between the Quick
steps and Flyaways, of New York. champion am
ateur club of the United States, has been ar.
ranged and will be played on the new grounds
on Friday afternoon next.
Tomorrow afternoon the deferred game be-
tween the Quickstels and Philadelphias will be
played.
West Ends of Philadelphia, by score of IL to g.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-19
A child, s years of age, which gave its name

| A child, 8 years of age which gave its name az
| Warrington, went up the w. d W. r. R, yester-
day, on trlant errand to Phiadelphia. After
this fact was ascertained, the conductor took the
child in charge, and after he had played a while
at Landenberg he returned home thinking he
had really been to "the CITY,"
The death OF NIrs. Ruth W. McCalla, wife of
James s. McCalla, of the Episcopal Register,
occurred at Salem, N. j., on the 4th inst. She
was tho daughter of Cornelius PAINTER of Sus-
She was in her 7let year.
Council has appropriated to its .own uses al
most all the increased space in the chamber.
Spectators have not much more room than for
merly; consequently such audiences as have
been gathering in Odd Fellows Hall cannot be
entertained.
Todd, Welsh & Co. are receiving potatoes from
tho West by the carload, which find ready
sale. A carload came in from Chicago the other
day, and this morning another YVES received
from Michigan.
The Western First-day School Union will
meet at Unionvle, Chester CO., on Seventh
day the 30th OF the Tenth Month, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ.
The police record, this morning, was only two
DRINKS. Last night John Reilley was fined $40
for keeping tippling house.
Hopkins and Williams are building new tin
and stove store in Front street, a few doors east
of the Western Market
Jacob 2. Herdman is laying the foundation for
small dwelling in Justison street north of the
railroad.
These are busy times with the store men, who
have had several months of dullness.
Mr. McIntire has resumed his old place as gem
eral foreman on the new reservoir.
John Peoples has Withdrawn his interest from
the firm of Bowers, Dure & Go.
There is not much probability of scarcity of
coal this winter.
Two for quarter is all that is being asked for
California pears.
The Brandywine and Mutual LOANS meet,
this evening.
Lchtenstein has frightened up his store
front.