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The daily gazette., 1875-12-16

That Administrator organ" at Wash
ington being the National Republicans, a
journal largely owned and wholly di-
rected by Babcock, now under indict-
ment for conspiracy to defraud the Trea-
sury, is Of opinion, as our advioes this
morning show, that war with Spain
would tend to relieve thu situation, if
not OF Cuba. at least of Babcock. The
Democratic majority in Congress will
probably prefer not to interfere with
the due course OF the law in St. Louis.
1t is proposed by the Centennial
Commissioner, that the local celebra-
brations of the Fourth OF July, 1875,
which will be held throughout the
land, should be made to contribute to
q permanent historical memorial of the
centennial cele bration. In each county
provision should be made for the de.
livery of an address tracing the histoi Y
of that particular community for the
past century, or from the time of its
settlement, and including sketch of
It's growth, its resources, industries,
prospects, etc. These addresses should
be published in a uniform size-that of
the Congressional documents, for in.
stance-in order that they may be
bound together by States. To compe-
tent persons the preparation of such
addresses would not he an unduly
burdensome task; but in the aggregate
they would constitute an invaluable
historical repository such as no ma
tion has ever had the opportunity to
collect
Designations OF the historians ought
to be made without delay, In order
that they may have time to accomplish
their work. 1t is to be hoped that the
press will give general circulation to
the project, and that each journal will
see to its consummation in its owe
locality, and that the slight expense
involved be assumed by the county ol
/ town authorities.
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deci6w9t Committee on arrangements.

NY,Tl E.-rhA Auunai Meeting of the
~ Farmer Nutu i Pre- lnsur nee Com
ptny. will t he't ~ the Mermaid in Mill
Gre k Hundred. on MONDAY the Sd day of
January, is1G, vt o'c ck y. NJ
J. l. J. BALDWIN. S'c'y.
AoruLLA DEkICkSoN. rres't. decl5-2t~
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USbILCES.


NOTICE q
A Meeting 90 Organize II Delaware State
Teachcrs' Association,
Will be held In School House No ], Will.
ming ton, commencing at 10 O'Clock A. nj :
THURSDAY Dec. 30, 1873. Al persons
teaching in ,hc tate are requested to atten
this meeting and participate in itssproceed.
ings. u, W. Harlan
W. u. PURSRLT,
W. A. BtYNOLDS,
=. 4. WILLIAMS,
T. n. WILLIAMS
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BOOTS AND SHOES
At Remarkably Low Prices
S. E. CORNER NINTH 4 SPRUCE ,

III u oPKUCE =
w Gen,iemer's Boa,s iuiI sbas.O aasss.OF-nea: 4
tiers, Ladies. Misses aud Ch;Idrronneel nel - "a
an Gai ers. mad at the best ma. ~, 1flos;
In the best and ! test stNle. which ~ IN aod
selling at prices that defy comp't NV We x
cordially sno invite the public to call and DR.; cy0S
pu'cSosina e Sa s,oSk STd learn our prices beiS
CHI ap. S'' cneap-ve-J|
novl9-sm. WN uor,c.
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The Daily Gazette.
c. p. JOHNSON. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

THE DAILY GAZETTE is pueished every af-
.ernoon, (Sundsy excepted,) at h6 Market
Street, and served by carriers 70 Subscribers
md villages, for six cents a week, payable
weekly. Yearly subscribers. % in advance.
HE OK DEMoCRAric DAILY IN THE srATF.
WA, is the largest and most dourishing week
y In the State, and has larger circulation:
dam any other on the PeninsAa Published
every Thursday afternoon, at u r year, in
N1~Ance-
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
Re-Opened.
LOUfS MARTIN
Practical Boot & Shoe Maxi
4.A EAST SEVENTH ~

Boots and shoes made to order in t,o
and latest style. of superior mata,;agg ag oe-,
rranted as good a cit as ever va mad. al
az Prices to suit the present hard times aAa
Part 'cular attention paid to fttipr
to suit ali customers. ''Ns up lSs;i
Repairing neatly done at short nob,o
! Inc rnblic are respectfully invit.i n ..-
nov30 -3m
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EMOVAL
8, w. CANN & BRO

Respectfully inform their friends ssr ssysSt1
public that they have removed iiva. a.t cornel
Of ). XTH AND LO aBARp. n1ppss0Vil
viii continue the GR0C Ekf an0 Tbsy reI
SION business. in all its brsnchrss; ~, friend
specially solicit the patronage Oh 'n"' des4
and the pub Gensrally.
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NERMANIA BUILDING IN D LOAN
~ As>0JIAT1oE No. .. A special me- t.
ing OF this hssocltlion, will be beld ON Wed
nesday the 18th instant at 3 =. NJ to act
oU proposed amenumen to Bylaw
NJ. l.. LICHTENSTEIN
0eclS-St Secl etaIy.
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:, AK PAYERS TAKE NorlCEi

=. AK PAYERS TAKE SOTlCEi
The undersigned. RECEIVERS of City and
School Taxes for tue city OF Wllmingt for
l>75, give notlce 10 persons who have not
paid their ily and School rax for LIS, and
have had their bllls presented, that the, are
required by lAw, 70 cal and settl the same n
D days from del very OF the bull The ecsivers
No ~ East >ixtb street, and settle without
delay; they having given bonds 70 the city,
The money is due them and they are respor
sib for H. and they h~pe tho that can ray
cannot pay at once, will cal and maze some
arrane ements TO pay when they Can and we
most respectful ly ask you 70 pive this
your attention 80 MS to avoid trouble costs
unpieasantness The city needs money
and rs-qu res us TO coll ct 1t or pay IT, and
what we propose 70 do 10 70 collect and ay it
fhe RECEIVERS also give Lotice OF NUN.
Der OF lots in the %, 3D., 9th 7th, sth 9Th and
luth wards that they cannot Gnd the owners
Of All such persons owning said lots will
please CAL and settle or We will sell them
for taxes and costs
ofloe No 10 East Sixth street between
Market and Ki't Hours from 10 O'Clock
every evening and on market mOrninRs
EDMUND PROVO r.
X ceiver Northern district uncluding all
EDWARD FARMAR
Receiver Southern District (inciuding all
south VI 9Th streetl octli.f
| NO1ICE-At the last stated meeting OF
| ~ the managers Of the " iimington Sav
ings Fund Society. II was on motion received
| % pay 70 the Depositors b@ per cent per an
mum, calculated monthly. no interest b. ing
allowed on fractions OF a month, 70 commence
| II the beginning OF the next hscal year and
tha' Che Treasurer rive notice OF the increase
OF the rnte OF interest at least three months
before the end Il this year
| ALBKkT W. SMITH, reas'r,
W. 3. f. society.
Wilmin gton. Sc pt 20, 1875 70 ,ai
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Gabriel Conroy," by Byet Harte,
philip Nolau's Friends"
By EDWARD EVERETT HALE.

Th,s is an historical, romance. The scene
Is laid 10 tho Southwe't at q time " hen tn It
territor, was first spanish, then Free ch and
then hmeric4n, and when war was imminent
TO obtain the oon,r of the mouth OF the
Mississippi. II is liselv TO ho the great ro-
nance Of the Mississippi Vslley, as GABRIhL
CoNRoY will bo of the Pacific slope
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CONTINUATION CAN Be CuKEu
N J. MckAtC
w GRAINER.
House and Sign Palntef'
and Glazier.
No. sl2 KING STREET.

All kinds Of House and Sign Ps'nIIeg s tsrm "Ti.'
in the besl manner aud on reas n.ols .'5@ atej
Graining a specially. which Tili g. T,saes S, az
IN such artistic style to resemos ~ ;ye I'D
s6arpest vision. All work guarantee. S.s,.lT III
tattsfaction. -
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ELECTION.
IL NATIONAL BANK OF WIlAIkGTON>
AND BRASDYWISi.
INJECTION.

Wilmington Del, Dec. 10th ls7j.
Notice is hereby given that an Election
will he held the Banking House on Tues
day the llth 'ay of January, ls7G, between
the hours OF and up NJ Tor nine Directors
to crve the ensuing year
deelO-ie L. RICE, Cashier.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Singular Case.

George O'Brien, boy of ten, died suddenly of what was supposed to be cholera morbus, in New York. The physician who attended the case, having no reason to suspect any wrong, gave the necessary certificate, and the child was buried. A few days after the boys half sister, 8 girl of twelve, informed her parents that a girl who is sixteen years of age, and who, it seems, has passion for attending funerals, had told her on the afternoon preceding her brothers illness and death, that she would give him something green, and if he should die they would both have ride to Cal vary cemetery, and have nice time sec ing the tombstones. Later in the after noon she was called away to go on an er- rand, and while she was gone she says the girl compelled her brother to eat a green apple. The boys father has ap- piled for permission to have the body exhumed for the purpose of making an examination of the stomach of the body.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Coasting Catastrophe.

A terrible and fatal accident occurred in Meriden, Conn.,, while. a party of thirteen persons were engaged in coast ing. The party was seated on what is known as Q "double ripper" It was twenty feet long, was constructed for the purpose of entertaining the party so se- nously. injured, and was made very strong. The moon shone brightly and
 the hill was glare of solid ice. Several trips3h been made, and the party, con sisting of young ladies and gentlemen, were in great glee. Unfortunately, on this particular downward trip the steer ing apparatus caught and refused to act. As the "ripper approached Liberty street, the steepest part of the hill at that point, the steersman was unable to manage the helm. With speed faster than ordinary railroad trains the {" rip per- was canted on one side of the street, into the, gutter, anl finally brought up with crash against the iron posts of fence. William Minchen, aged. sixteen years, was killed almost in stantly, his head striking a post, cleay
 ing it almost in twain. Dr. T. s. Rust, dentist, had his head badly cut. Lima Woods, girl aged seventeen, had a hip bone broken. Lilla Bacon had both
 eyes forced from their sockets, and will lose them. Addie Harvey, sixteen years of age, received internal injuries of a se
 rious character. Hattie Cooley, sixteen, was hurt about the chest. None of the party escaped l,ninjured.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Terrible Story. .

Dr. Ricardo,s of Passaic, N J., re- gently mulcted in heavy damages for a1- legged malpractice in dressing the arm of a little boy, is now on trial for criminal charge of assault with intent to kill to cover up the malpractice. It is claimed he gave the lad morphine, and then said he would die. The child survived that night, which seemed to greatly surprise the doctor on his arrival the next morn ing. The next night thesame watcher was called in, ard Ee was told that the child would certainly die that night, and the morphine powders were ordered to be given again. The doctor went to an undertaken and told him that the child would die that night, and made arrange ments with this undertaken for the burial. Ricardo then told the watcher, the undertaken, and the mother of the child, that if the child died, not to re- move the bandages, as it would be dan gerous for them to do so. The reason that the child did not die was because the powders were not all given as direct ed, only a portion of them being given, the attendant and the mother being alarmed at the excessive size of the dose. Seeing that the child did not die, Mrs. Schaffer sent for Dr. Watson, an old family physician, who examined the wounded arm and found that it had mortified and partially decayed, the flesh fairly falling off from the bone. The arm was amputated, and the unfor- tlnate little boy (now ten years old) re- covered - ...=e
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Brave Fireman.

Fireman James Kain, on express train No. 4, Delaware division, of the Erie railway, performed daring act, saving 8 mans life at tho risk of his own. As the train made curve between Hancock and Hale's Eddy, both Kain and John Kinsella, his engineer, saw man walk ing on the track a short distance ahead. A freight train going west was passing at the same time, and the noise drowned the sharp signals given by the engineer. The man did not see his danger, and the fireman quickly let himself out of the cab window, and ran along the locomo- tive to the cow catcher. The train was then within a few feet of the man. Kain shouted to him, but he did not hear, and the next instant the pilot struck him and threw him up ill the air, higher than the smoke-stack. He fell back, head down ward, alighting on the COW catcher. His feet struck near the headlight, and his head hung to the bottom of the cow catcher. Kain caught him by one leg as he fell, and held him firmly on the cow catcher until the train WAS stopped. The man was not much hurt. He gave his name as R. A. Chambers, of Philadel- phia. But for Jim Kain he would have fallen from the pilot to the track andmet a frightful death.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Strange Mad Man.

MT. Morris, hunter, found covering by @ few embers in @ swamp near Hamil ton. Canada, an insane man named Will liam Smillie, whose clothing consisted of au old hat, older boots, thin trousers badly torn and smock-frock that left uncovered his neck and chest. These were frozen, as was his whole face. The madman has wandered in the swamps for two years, refusing assistance. He lives there without shelter, only quitting them when driven by hunger. One meal a week is his allowance, and he gauges it's suficiency by broad leather belt. Loosening this to the last notch he dis tends himself with meal that would as- tonish an Esquimau or an Indian, then betakes himself to the bush and day by day tightens the belt as he begins to feel hungry, till the last buckle hole on the inside is reached, which is an announce ment that he must again go forth in search of food. His brother, well-to-d do farmer, lives in the township. The mad man evidently regards his manner of liv- ing with pride, but admits that the pres ent winter has been somewhat severe to people living without @ roof over their baoHs
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Murderer in Cuba.

The movements of the man Sharkey, or Campbell, as ho has been known here, says writer in Havana, since his escape from the condemned cell of the New York Tombs in November, 1873, may be briefly stated as follows: After his es- cape in woman's attire, he remained con cealed ill New York for about four months, putting the detectives off the track, and waiting an opportunity to get away. Finally, one Saturday night, he was taken by some friends aboard of Q schooner, which sailed the next morning for Santo Domingo. From here he got passage on 0 fruitcrer to Baracoa, in this island, and after remaining there awhile he made his way by steamer to Havana. He seemed to be well supplied with money, and put up at the best hotels, but the career of dissipation he adopted, and an uneasy suspicion, which finally became general, that he was Sharkey, operated against him, and he was turned away from all of them. He used to spend great deal of his time in drink ing saloons, where foreigners congregate, and had frequent quarrels. He seemed to be generally regarded as dangerous man, and was summed by all. An attack of yellow fever stopped his career for awhile, and for time the arrival of Mag gie Jordan seemed to have wrought 8 change in his conduct, but he gradually relapsed into his evil courses, and was arrested for threatening to kill sea cap tain. It is the general opinion that it will go hard with him. He will either be as severely punished as the Spanish law will allow, or be ordered to leave the island. He has been for quite long while known to the police, and under surveillance, but it is to be regretted that there is no extradition treaty be- tween Spain and the United States, whereby such characters as Sharkey, and others who find refuge in this island, can be delivered up to justice.
 On one previous occasion, however, he has been searched for concealed weapons, but without result. His arrest has been received with feeling of relief by the Americans in Havana, and his long de- tention is hoped for.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
American Women,

It is a melancholy fact that American women have degenerated in point of health and physique, until they have be-
 come literally race of invalids. How sad it is to look around us and compare the frail and effeminate looking lady of to-day with the hale, hearty and buxom ladies of days gone by. To all such the late discovery of Dr. Walker, of California, which is known as Vinegar Bitters, is priceless boon indeed. For this class of diseases it is certain and safe, and any lady, old or young, call take it with entire confidence in the re- suit, and thus avoid what to thousands is a stumbling block never overcome, viz. n consultation with a family physician. Iris true there may be cases of years standing, that will necessitate most powerful treatment, but in nine cases out of ten this remedy will reach the disease, and after little time effect a cure. The number of ladies cured by it are numbered by thousands, and are scattered through every State in the Union.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
The National Grange.

. The National Grange of the United States, at their last meeting, adopted resolutions of a public nature as follows:
 In favor of the Texas Pacific railroad. That Congress be earnestly requested to initiate such steps as may be necessary to repeal all laws taxing tobacco, and that Congress be requested to urge the general government to use it's best offices with foreign governments to induce them to reduce the duties on tobacco. In favor of better and cheaper transporta- tion routes, and asking the right of way for road from the East to the West.
 The ritual of the order was not changed. No change is made as to the dues and fees. But one degree may be conferred on one person at one meeting In favor of using the funds of the Grange for Christian purposes when necessary. The Patrons everywhere were urged to contribute funds for the completion of the Washington 1nonu- ment. Members of the National Grange were desired to take with them to the next session specimens of the leading products and minerals of their respective neighborhoods.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
A Railroad with Maple Rails.

A correspondent of a Chicago paper, writing from McGregor, Iowa, says: The Iowa Eastern railway (narrow gauge) is extending it's road by means of a maple rail- This extension commences from the station near Elkader, and will be car- ried the present season six miles, to Mo ton Mills. The maple rails are three inches thick by five inches high. The ends of the rails are fastened together and lap one foot and ahalf, and are firm ly bolted with carriage bolts. Nearly one-half of the ties are grooved, in which the rails are placed and keyed, in with pine keys. The rails and grooves: are painted to protect them from the wealth CT. Two miles are in running order, and work well. It is estimated that train can run safely at a speed of twelve miles per hour on maple rails The rails will last at least four years, and by that time the earnings of the road will be sufficient to replace them with iron rails. The Iowa Eastern have tested the practica- bility of these wooden rails for over two years on side tracks, and find them en- tirely satisfactory.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
Treating the Wrong Disease.

Many times women call upon their family physicians, one with dyspepsia, another with palpitation, another with trouble of the breast, another with pain here and there, and in this way they all present alike to themselves and their easy-going and indifferent doctors, separate and distinct diseases, for which he prescribes his pills and potions, assuming them to be such, when, in reality, they are all symp- toms caused by some uterine disorder and while they are thus only able perhaps to palliate for time, they are ignorant of the cause, and encourage their practice until large bills are made, when the suffering patients are no better in the end, but probably worse for the delay treatment, and other complications made, and which proper medicine directed to the cause would have entirely removed, thereby insti- tuting health and comfort instead of prolonged misery.
 From Miss Lorinda E. St. Clair, Shade, Athens
 county, Ohio:
 "Dr R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.-Your Favorite Prescription is working almost like a miracle on me. I am better already than l have been for over two years"
 From Ella A. Schafer, Zanesville, Ind:
 "Dr. Pierce-I received the medicine you sent me and began using it immediately. As a result of the treatment l feel better than l have for three years
 From Mrs. John K. Hamilin Odell, III:
 "Dr. Pierce-The Favorite Prescription has done me good, which am very thankful for. y
 Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription is sold by dealers ill medicine.-Conl.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
Went for One Night.

Going over the Lowell railroad the other day was 8 fussy little man who was in evident doubt as to which of two New Hampshire cities it would be advisable for him to stop over night. He ques- tioned the conductor as long as he would stop to listen, and then turned to the other occupant of the seat, thick necked, short-haired party, and queried els C. good place to stop at?"
 stFus rate," growled his companion.
 "Did you ever stop there ?" asked the anxious traveller.
 "Yes, went up there to stay for one night, and stopped for ten years
 "You don't say," said the delighted interrogator. "What d you do n where d you stay?"
 "Opened a store, and staid in the State prison," responded the gruff one, and the little gentleman changed seats and cars at the next station.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
The official report of the Austrian oov

The official report of the Austrian gov ernment respecting tho musical instru- ments at the Vienna Exposition, declares the Mason X Hamlin Cabinet Organs to be "the most distinguished and praise worthy instruments of their class :; praising in detail their power and reso- nance of tone, variety of combination and solo effects i; fine power of expres- sion smooth, even and sympathetic tones, and thorough workmanship. They were awarded the first and highest medal. Other American organs in com petition were declared to be far less meritorious, the tones and workmanship being both inferior. In comparison, it was said: "Judged leniently, they do not rise above respectable mediocrity. " This was undoubtedly the most extensive, thorough and competent comparison of such instruments ever made. %
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12
FisiIy.

Some of the enthusiastic members of the American Fish Culturists' Associa
 tion expect that " Aqua-culture," or the tilling of the water for its harvest of fish, will yet assume an importance nearly equal to that of agriculture. This seems 8 high-flown hope, but certainly the stocking of streams and lakes with valu- able fish is worthy the attention that has been given it, and much progress has been made in the work. s'
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12

If man wants bottle of whisky, let him buy it and take it home like man, and not sneak home with bottle of "bitters," or "cordial," and pretend that it is medicine. If he wants tonic that is something better than temporary stimulant, he should get bottle of Peruvian Syrup Gan iron tonic), that will vitallze the blood and give durable strength to the sYstem.-Co7n.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12

BY NEGLEcTING THE PRECAUTIoN which common sense dictates, many fall vic- tlms to their own imprudence. We have seen the young and beautiful girl, the hope and pride of her parents-her check flushed with anticipation, ind her eyes beaming with the gay dreams of life-we have seen all this changed for shroud by neglecting common cold which had settled upon her lungs It might have easily been cured if it had been at- tended to in time. Now, when your lungs are first diseased with the incipient stages of con- sumption, you should use Aliens Lung Balsam, which will relieve them without fail. For sale by all medicine dealers.-COn.
Connecticut western news., 1875-03-12

At Keenes Station (N. Y.) man fell dead upon hearing of the failure of bank where he had deposited $500, and his wife also died within a week, from the same cause combined with the loss of her husband.