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CH1cAap: Sept. 4.-Much has b'en said in
praiss OF Mr. Mood.'s modesty an4 sch-denfA
in dsciining to tecsire compensation for his SER
vices, douoeurs from his friends and any pruhs
from the sale Of his books. n this way he Ia
said TO have rejected oyer $4,000 which ho
might have with perfec propriety receiv-
ed. Tbs laborer is xorthy OF his hire
and cannot be expected to work
for nothing, nor is it any minister's
or lsyman's dutr to :efuse what may be neeea~
esry to protect his family against want in old
ago. But euppoa, mr. Moody did not need tbs
money somaboiy else did. How much better
would it have been had Ar. Moody. like =
practical business ms1, accepted the gifts-nos
for himself, but foe some religious or charitable
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
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'Ehe HROIIy-'aree EDpiss

SOMETHING OF THE s1Ns STYLE PROJECTED AT
FRONT AND SIMPLIFY sE-chASdts Ar WATER
AND MARKET.
John b. Carson, who has been for come time
employed at the Holly Tree Inn, at Water and
Market SITS, proposes to establish something of
the same sort, but ON more extensive plan, at
Front and Slipley. He has rented the large
building formerly occupied by VIM. Jones; de-
ceased. and will fit it up Us an eating and lodg-
ing house, opening abont the 25th OF September.
lIe proposes TO sell all kinds of eatabes, in a
cheap form, q. ut the Holly Tree, and Will also
aecolioda.e respectable lodgers, charging about
rs cents for bed, bath, &c.
Tho success of the establishment at Water
AMI Market has been encouraging. Some recent
changes have been mado. reducing the quantity
of some sorts of food furnished for the hYei
prices. and dscoutinuing tho sale OF bntter,e eggs
and cakes The Judgement of the managers
WAS that they had been too liberal, but the ef-
fects of the reduction it is said, is conaidora-
be falling of patronage which has been for a
while very large Caseeudra McClees, who has
had charge since the opening OF the place, last
Spring. has resigned the position aud Will leave
about the 20th OF September.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
Dog Vat.

A RUSAwAy--A FAST HoRsE--A sAdAcIous poG-
A SCARED BOY.
DR.. Thompson OF Landenberg had coloredlad
to do little chores, horse to do heavier ones.
and shepherd dog with more than the usual
sagacity OF tho canine race. On Wednesday
evening, tho doctor sent the boy with the horse
attached to pair of cart wheels, about third
of mile distant for barrel of water. The boy
rode tho horse hut accidentally let fall the
hitcliug rein, and in grabbing for 1t alarmed the
horse which started OF up the hill towards home
at worry rapid pace, throwing the boy back
amongst the shafts where he lodged for the re-
mainder OF the distance, aud being right in the
way of the horses heels, it is not known how he
ever escaped being killed
The dog mentioned, being one of the party, per-
ceved that all was not right and running along
side after several attempts caught the loose rem
in his mouth, and had almost succeeded in stop
ping the horse The latter, However, not wilt
ing to be interfered with, struck the dog with
lis foot which loosened his hold Of tho rein and
sent him bowling to one side. After licking the
hurt, however, tho dog again tried to catch the
rem, but being unable to do so, he ran ahead and
placed himself in gateway through which the
horse would have to enter. This, though not
stopping the runaway, made him SHE to one side,
so much that the cart entered without hitting
the post The faithful animal then ran around
Dr. Thompson's house in time to meet the horse
coming in the other direction, and compelled
him to enter shed close by, where the docior
presently arrived and secured him. The boy
was taken out almost scared white, but without
being hurt, after his perilous ride OF third OF a
mile as fast as a strong horse could gallop. The
dog was the hero of the hour and received many
praises for his sagacity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
FIRST EDITION.
The Fire Mt Milford.
PARTICULARS OF THE BURNING OF THE ALDEN
FRUIT DnYlNa HOUSE.

PARTICULARS OF THE BURNING OF THE ALDEN
FRUIT DnYlNa HOUSE.
The burning of the Alden frit-dryng estab-
Ishment at Milford, yesterday morning, was
briefly reported i'll telegram to the CONNER
cIAL, in the afternoon. The fire originated In
the upper part OF tho evaporator, through the
superheatng OF the woodwork, and was discov-
cred at 80 late moment after its ignition that
its extinguishment was All mpoeribility, the
whole upper portion of the building being in
flames. 80 rapidly, in fact, did the fire progress
that only = portion OF the stock prepared ths
seuson was saved, and the whole building, with
all its contents Of machinery, &c was destroyed.
This fruit drying house was built some five or
ak years ago. and WAS among the first, rs well
as the largest i'll the State. 1t was owned by a
joint stock company, operating under the firm
name OF Vanzindt e. Co, Consisting Of some half
dezen gentlemen, who employed from one hun
dred and fifty to two hundred persons, men,
women and children, with a pay roll Of about
1000 per week. About five hundred baskets OF
peaches were consumed daily, gathered mainly
from orchards which had been bought up by the
company who will now be forced to put this ad-
ditonal quantity of fruit OH the already over
stocked markets. The loss il estimated at $40 900
and the insurance at $4,000, but we understand
that this will probably be reduced about one
half by the failure to complete policy for
which application had been made III the Kent
County Mutual Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
E'pa az n Beverage.

The beneficial results of the introduction OF
tea and coffee have been singularly overlooked
or moderated. 1t has been, however, well de-
scribed as leading "to the most wonderful
change that ever took place in the diet of mod
ern civilized nations change highly impor-
tant both in moral and physical point OF
view. These beverages have the admirable hd-
vantage of affofding stimulus without produc-
ing iutoxicatien, or any OF its evil conse
auences. Lovers of tea and coffee are, in fact,
rarely drinkers and hence the use of these
beverages has benefited both manners and NOR
ais. Raynald observes that the use Of tea has
contributed more to the sobriety of the Chinese
than tho seyerest laws, the most eloquent dis
courses or the best treatieses on morality.
Tea is 20 little drunk in Germany that it acts
like medicine when taken by native and per-,
sons decline cup OF good Bohea WIN NO.
thank you am quite well at present
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
Vhe " WhitIOciks.

A CONSTABLE RESIGNS RATHER THAN ARREST THEN
A REWARD IT BE OFFERED.
When the jury returned its verdict that Wi
liam Furches camo to his death by being shot BY
John Whitlock Jr., with John Whitlock, ST., ss
an accessory thereto Coroner Groves placed
writs for their arrest in the hands of II. II. Fos-
ter. constable at Middletown. This was some
ten DAYS or more ago. Last Friday, while again
at Midd!etown, MIR. Foster returned these writ
to the coroner, saying that he had resigned the
office, having taken this step rather than risk
his lie in arresting these parties. The coroner,
accepted his explanation, took back tile writs and
afterwards placed them in the hands of w. B.
Ford constable at Kirkwood. As soon az he could
find time from bis peaches Mr. Ford promised
to make tho arrest-on Sunday or Monday.
The wYite were made returnable to the coroner,
but as vet the prisoners have not been brought
before hlrn, although they may have been COM
mitted by a Justice Of the Peace, but il such
has been done the coroner has not
been advised Of it. And yet,
we arc informed, tho senior Whitlock
has been about Middletown for several days. lie
rays he is not guilty of any crime, and that II ar.
rested he will give bail The young man is said
to be now in hiding about Niddetown.
The Governor has promised to offer reward
il the prisoners are not taken. Possibly 1t Is
the expectancy OF this that occasions the delay.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
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ssnlisical Noses.

The Democratic press Of Pennsylvania diner
upon the subj ject of the finances as they do upon
almost every other subject of State or National
politics. The Doylestown Democrat is in haste
to get rid of our legal tender or greenbacl cur
rency, declaring il to be false and worthless, as
well as unconstitutional. The Jersey Shore
HeraM regards 1t rs the only certain, safe and
constitutional currency, while the Titusville
Courier demands that the financial plank of the
Columbus platform shall be inserted in the one
to be made at Erie.
The Cincinnati Commercial regards the bat
tie IN that State as already won OH the currency
issue by the Republicans. 1t says The cam
paign is important. 1t will have place in his-
tory as II campaign on currency Not only have
the Democrats been placed on the defensive and
discontinued, but the Republicans have been
strengthened and advanced to higher and clearer
ground Oh the great question of the currency.
II the Republican State Convention met to-day,
the financial declaration would be emphatic. 1t
would be square and ringing rs silver brick
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
The Poe Monument.
COMPLETED AND ITS DEDICATION TO TAKE PLACE IN
ABOUT FOUR WEEKS.

COMPLETED AND ITS DEDICATION TO TAKE PLACE IN
ABOUT FOUR WEEKS.
The monument to Edgar Allen Poo, to be
erected over the last resting place Of the poeI
at Westminster graveyard, Baltimore, WAS fin
ished at the establishment of Colonel Hugh
Sisson on last Saturday, and will be
placed in position in about four weeks. Invita-
tions have been sent to Henry W. Longfellow.
William Cullen Bryant, John G. Whittier, Oliver
Wendell Holmes and John G. SAKE, requesting
their presence at the dedication.
The memorial consists of plain Grecan ped
estal, formed Of Italian marble with a granite
base. The base is about foot high, and the
pedestal seven feet. Only two Of the dye blocks
will be used at present, one. for the bas-relief,
and the other for an inscription recording the
name and age of the poet. 1t was Mr.. Freder-
icks' (the architect design to make the monu-
ment simple, chaste and dgnifed, to strike more
by graceful outline than by crowdiug with un-
necessary ornamentation. The likeness of Poe,
as chiselled on the monument was taken from a
model of Yolck'H.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
SECOND EDITION.
rtase HAIL.
dANtEs YFnrERpA

GAMES YFsrERDAY--oTHER CURRENT MOTIFS.
The challenge of the Quicksteps for three
more games has been accepted by the Actives
of Reading, the latter proposing Reading Sep
tember l6th for tho frat game, Wilmington
September 29.h for the second, aud the third
game to be in Philadelphia. the time to be de-
cided upon Definite action will be taken to-day
by the Quickstep Association.
Tho Amateur, OF Downiugtown, and the Bran
dywine baYe arranged for match game on Sat
urday afternoon next, TO take place at the ''WaI-
nut Trees" near Chester
The second game OF a series Of five was played
between the Eureka Of Coatesville and the
Brandywine of West Chester, on Saturday after
noon last, reaulting in favor OF the Brandywines
by score of 2S to u, Loose fielding in that
score.
A match game of base ball will be played on
noxt Thursday afternoon on the Quicksteps
new grounds between tho Quicksteps Jr and
Robinson Base Ball clubs.
Yesterday the Bull Dogs and Wilmington nine
PLAYED at 9th aud Pine, the former winning by q
score of 80 to TO- Umpire, Mr.. Manuel.
The game yesterday afternoon between the
Fame Hose nine aud the Delaware Fire Com
pany's team, resulted u victory for the for
mer, by score of % to "a.
The game this afternoon between the Quick
stems and Doerr club of Philadelphia will no
doubt be well contested Game will be called at
3 M o'ClOck
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
Chicago Parks.


Chicago has under preparation system OF
public parks, which, when completed, will fur
nish, without exception. the largest connected
area of driving grounds and breathing places
in this country. Imagine city laid out OH q
dat territory, without a natural elevation ex-
ceeding six feet in height. This city is in the
form Of parallelogram, seven miles from north
to south, and four miles from east to west.
The eastern line varies according to the irregu-
larities of the shores Of Lake Michigan. AT the
north. east corner of this ground plan, aud ly-
ing along the lake shore, is q natural park con-
taining 1853 acres. This is Lincoln Park, and ID
already completed. The park system includes
"Grand Boulevard" with road way, 25O feet
wide, extending, from the northern extremity
OF Lincoln Park, four miles west, where lt ell
ters Humboldt Park, high piece of land con-
tanning 200 acres The Grand Boulevard il re-
sumed at the south end Of this park. and, CON
tiDuing two miles eouth, enters Central Park,
which contains 236 acres. mile south of Gem
tral is Douglas Park, containing 232 acres. Tie
boulevard which started from Lincoln Park,
connects the Central and Douglas Parks, and
thence continuing south and cast a distance
OF Six miles, where it connects with North Park,
tract of 800 acres or more. A mile and a-half
to the south and east of this, is located South
Park, which has something over QUO acres. Ii
will be understood therefore. that Chicago has
not merely park, but a succession of parks,
located at intervals of few miles along the
northern, western, and southern boundaries OF
the city, the whole, connected with a broad
driveway. planted on both sides, furnishing,
exclusive of the road-ways in the park, CON
tinuous drive of twenty-five miles. This system
requires time to complete it, The purchase oil
the land has been costly. Tie west parks
Humboldt, Central and Douglas-have been
planted and fenced, and tho interior finish OF
Central Park has been in part completed
iilnCOln ia a tbou9pnlA
and especially on Sundays.-J. ". Sieahan
Soribner for Sept
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
The Charley Ross Case.

TRIAL OF WILLIAM wEsTERvELT AS A PARTY TO His
ABDUCTION.
The trial of William Westervlet as party to
the abduction and concealment of Charlie Ross
was begun at Phiadelphia yesterday, District
Attorneys Sheppard and Hagert for the Common
waalth, and Joseph I. Ford and l.
N. Brown for the accused A jury was secured
without difficulty and the prisoner was arraigned,
an effort by Westeryelt's counsel to have his
wife tried with him having failed. Mr.. G. X.
Ross, the father of the child was the first wit
ness called. HIS testimony, which was not con-
cluded at the adjournment of the court,
referred entirely to the disappearance of
Charley, on the first of July, 1874 A number
of residents of Bay Ridge. L. l., including the
young man who killed Mosber and Douglass,
have arrived, and will he examined in the case.
PROGRESS OF THE TRIAL TO-DAY.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 81.
The trial Of Westervelt was resumed, to-day.
Mr. Ross continued his evidence. No new facts
have yet been developed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
aaxvslrk stems.

NEWARK, Aug 81.
Where, oh, whore, are they? What has be-
come of the tramps, that we hear no more Of
their military tread?
The worry largo boiler manufactured in vii
mington for Curtis & Bro. passed through New
ark on Saturday, drawn by nine horses. 1t ar
rived safely at its destination.
Several OF the college professors have come
but no students yet.
The Town Commissioners have got force ol
hands at work upon the streets and cutters, ant
the piles of dirt have disappeared
The entire change of books, in orr schools
ordered by the State Board, is likely to create
some dissatisfaction among parents. Whei
school districts Nos. 80 and Al were united the
books were made uniform, after many changes
and some tall talking, and it was thought nc
further changes would be required for years
But such seems not to be. An entirely new set
Of books Will have to be purchased for the chl
dren, except copv-books which alone are identi
cal with those ordered by the Board. In view
of these facts, it does seem hardship for ON
dis tricts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
FOURTH EDITION.
The Peach Girls ut Round Top.

MORE ARRIVALS AT BALTIMoRE-THE SOURCE OF
THE TROUBLES,
Yesterday six more girls arrived in Baltimore,
from the peach orchards at Round Top, and
made their appearance at the City Hall, where
they requested the Mayor to provide them with
passes which would help them to reach their
homes. Like the other girls who had visited
the Mayors Office on Saturday. they were desti-
tute, and gave graphic description OF the euf-
ferings of those employed at Round Top. They
had worked there one day, and found that they
could earn no more than forty cents per day.
Their board would cost 81 a week, but they could
not eat the food provided them. Mayor Vansant
presented them with money to procure some
food, and also provided them with passes. They
left for Philadelphia in the afternoon.
The cause of the trouble, says the American
appears to be that the proprietor of Round Top
has advertised for too many hands, and, as a
consequence, those employed cannot earn as
much az they expect. There are still many girls
at Round Top, who would gladly leave the place
if they would have any prospect that they could
return home. The girls who arrived in Balti-
more, yesterday, were conveyed there OH boat
which was laden with peaches.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
FIFTH EDITION.
Maryland Politics.
| MEETING OF THE REFORM PARTY AT BAITIMoRF-
ITS NOMINATIONS.

MEETING OF THE DEFoRM PARTY AT BALTIMORE
| ITS NOMINATIONS.
BALTIMoRE, Aug. 81.
Last evening massmeetiDg of the people OF
Baltimore was held at Mary land Institute to rat
ify the nominations of the Citizens party. The
vast hall was filed, and several thousand people
| gathered about tie building in the street. una
bic to gain admittance. O. l.. Oudesluys pre-
| sided. Numerous vice Presidents were elected.
or the officers OF the meeting thirty-three we're
gentlemen engaged in mercantile business, five
| professional men, two large property owners,
and seven manufacturers and business men,
Few OF them have ever been active in political
| affairs before, and their appearance indicated
the strength and character of the popular
movement. The movement is one of reform,
and the platform adopted demands economy and
retrenchment in city affairs.
The following were tho nominees Of the new
party, all OF whom accept
Mayor.-Henry NJ. Warfeld.
States Attorney.-H V. D. Johns.
Judges of the Orphans Court,-Judge John
A. Inglis, c. Emmerch, Justus Bruehl.
sheriG.-John NJ. McClintock.
City Surveyor.-Norval W. Wall.
Speeches were made by Henry NJ. War6eld'
s. S. Stockbridge Henry V. ID. Johns, and
others. The meeting was undoubtedly the
greatest popular uprising that has taken place
in this city for many years. 1t WAS character
ized throug ghout by spontaneous and hearty ell
thusiasm.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS IN DORCHESTER
CAMBRIDGE, Aug. 80.
The following ticket was nominated by the
democratic convention that assembled here to-
day: House of Delegates, VIM. J. Lambdin, R.
Watson Webb and Greensbury Holt Orphans
Court, John R. Keene VIM. W. Crawford, and
Jas. NJ Wrightson County Commissioners Jas.
T. Hackett, John Tubman and NJ. 7. Fooks
States Attorney, Chas. E. Hayward +; Sheriff,
George W. Hazard County Surveyor, John P.
Todd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31

The Atlantic Mills, at Lawrence, Mass., re-
sumed operations yesterday. with over 1000
hands, after suspension Of seven weeks.
There is prospect of steady work for the re-
mander of the season.
Union Adams. Wholesale dealer in gentlemen
furnishing goods New York, made an assign
ment yesterday for his creditors. His liabilities
are not stated.
The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered the
destruction of 800, 400 in legal tenders, being
80 per cent. of the national bank notes issued
during the month. Their destruction will make
the amount Of legal tenders outstanding, until
further notice, 1914 2i5 S08.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
Japanese Tea parry at Cane MAY.

given at Cape May by Mrs. Rev. DR.. Newman,
Of Washington. A complete Japanese tea set
was spread on the floor and the numerous
guests sat or squatted around in true Japanese
style. Four ladies' were attired in elaborate
Japanese costume, aud tea of the superior quail.
ity that is only used by the emperor and man
darins were served in dainty Japanese cups.
This tea was brought from Japan by DR.. and
Mrs Newman
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
NasH AaverIl.emenIs, .To-dny.

Carpetings-McCallum, Grease X Sloan
heap underwear-E arkln
Miss crowns school-Sept 9Th
highth ward Republican Nomination
Statement Clayton Fire Insurance co
Tstnas Brevuy
deNormannie's Brevity
Gourrt's Brevlty
Donahoeis brevity
Ha's-Webbs BreYlty.
Enterprise Mnf Cos Breyity
Dubel's Brevity.
Fulmer's Brevity
Bowman's Brevity
Maryland farm for sale
sterl scythes-Bllsny
Mosquito net ing-Billany
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
uo.,, puI,,i,ners Hang Up.

Announcement was made Yesterday OF the
suspension of the Publishing House OF Lee d
Shepard. of Boston, and Lee, Shepard & Dillipg-
Lam. of New York. The dullness Of the times
prevented the house from retrieving its losses
in the great FIRE of Boston, and the subsequent
fire in the Sudbury street building, in the same
city. The liabilities of the suspended firm are
stated at about 5500,00O, and it is said they VIII
nav 80 cents on the dollar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
Maryland.
PROMINENT MILL OWNER DROWNED.

PROMINENT MILL OWNER DROWNED
BALTIMORE, Aug. 81.
Aaron Anders,a we'll known and influential citi
zen Of Frederick Co., who was accidentally
drowned in the mill race at Lenganore, yester-
day, WAS one the proprietors Of the Lenganore
Touring mills, and Frederick City steam mills.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Kenney case is being investigated to-day.
The trotting entries for the Chester county
fair have closed.
BIr. Rhoads will resume his class in vocal
music to morrow, Sept. /.
1t is said there arc more peaches on tho
ground than on the trees in many orchards
down the State.
The U. s. Coast Survey steamer FdHomer,
Lieut. Grimes, U. s. N. commanding,iu engaged
in surveying the Delaware below Fort Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31
rerrihIc CnI-n.irOnne.

At IIopkinton, Mass, on Sunday, Maurice
Ryan, aged l6, started down stairs with loaded
gun to ehoot cat. and was caught by his sister
Mary, aged IS. who tried to pull him back.
Two younger sisters came to tho head of the
stairs al the same moment, when, in the sculfe
the gun went off, killing Mary and one of the
younger girls. The other grl and Maurice
lyera wounded
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31

CAFE MAY.-There were a large number OF ar
rivals on Saturday. Some of the houses intend
ed to close yesterday, but had too many guests
remaining to do 30. Among the arrivals on Sat
urday at Congress Hail. were Israel Pusey and
family Of this city, and at the Atlantic d. (iO
Dupont and family. Tho Daily Wace issued Its
last number for the season yesterday. 1t has
been very well conducted sheet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31

GRApEs.-drapas from vineyards down the
Peninsula are arriving. This morning, scme
very nice Concords, grown at Salisbury, were
sold by Todd, Welsh d Co. They were among
the first arrivals Prices are not very high now
and do not promise to be at any time during the
season. the quantity of peaches affecting the
sales of the grapes to a considerable extent.
This is the opinion Of the commission men.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-31

The list OF Democratic nominations for Coun-
ell is now complete. Two more-in the 8th and
10th Wards--are to be made by the Republicans,
the latter this (ruesday,) evening, and the
Eighth to morrow, "Wednesday evening.
The Republican executive committee of the
9Th Ward held a meeting last evening, aud
agreed to hold the nomination election on to-
morrow evening at l4th and King streets, from
to o'clock. George L. Rice IL proposed as a
candidate for Council. Mir. Underwood, the
present member, has expressed his unwilling
ness TO be again candidate.