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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
nenl E,1nte in Bucks County

Farm lands in Eastern Pennsylvania are ad-
mitted to have sustained some decline i'll price
yet We u number o { sales in Bucks, reported
III the h.telliJencer of the 18th which show good
quotations. Among these are farm of 6l acret
~ Doylostown township, for 5l27 por acre ; tive
farms iii Lower Wakefield, of 105 and III acref
ut sl25 and $3.50. 10 per acre, respectively anf
IL farm of 50 acres in Bensalem, for Tl75 pei
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY
NEW YORK, Oct. u.
Gold opened, this morning, at s1.15sl.
Furnished by Craig. Johnson d Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market sts.
LONDON, 1890 p. M. Oct. 27.
Consols for money, "a 11-1G; account. 81 11-16
U. 3. 2Os of 1865 slo29s, 1s77s, $lO794, 1O-4O'a
s10isl. New IS of 81, s1O39s. Erie common
shares, 15ts. Preferred, 3llz. New York Cen
traI, 80.
FRANKFoRT, Oct. 81.
us 5.2U's OF 1865, 901s.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

DEATH OF CH1LDREN.--Last week, a little girl
of about four years, the child OF Francis Quig,,
ley, who keeps saloon at 620 Madison St., died
after short illness, with dphtheria, and on
Sunday morning, another child, boy OF Six,
also died OF that disease. Mr.. Quigley has had
ten children, of whom eight are deceased, all
having died while young, and in pairs--two at
time. within few days Of each other.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

William Fox, an old resident of Leipsic, about
so years of age, died very suddenly in his chair
on Saturday and was buried on Tuesday.
The draw pier of the p W. Il B. II. r. bridge
over the Brandywine has been heightened and
strengthened.
No police hearings since yesterday, except the
o Donnell case.
The Courts at Dover are not very largely at
tended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

The U. s. CouRr.--It was intended to have
opened an adjourned session OF the U. s. Cir
cult Court, this marning, for the argument of
the appeal case of Amelia F. McLear os. VIM.
Candy, assignee of Jno. McLear Son, but
Judge McKennan not arriving further post
ponemept became necessary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

TIE OYSTER BuslSEss.- depression ol
Baltimore is a good thing Tor Crisfield oyster
packers The business here is good. and in
creasiug. Houses last year which employed
but corporal's guard Of shuckers, now hardl,
have room for their large force Of shuckers.-
Crisfeld Leader.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDywINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND GRAIN-CoRRECTRp DAILY.

REPORTED FAILgRE.-A Dover letter to the
Morning Herald says it is reported there that
John S. Collins K Co., of Lebanon Canning Fac
tory, have failed for some $40, 600. Mr.. Collins
has always been reputed to be wealthy man, a
large owner of real estate in New Jersey, and it
is hoped that the failure may be only temper
ary
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

CHESTER Co. CoURTs.-Oourt began at West
Chester on Monday. There are over fifty cases
on the docket for trial, two Of them for murder.
John Miller colored, will be tried for shooting
Lewis Clarkson, at Penningtonvile, in May last,
and Grant Fields will be tried for the shooting
OF Jacob Agnew short time since. There are
great number Of minor cases, such.as larceny,
assault and battery, etc.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

The TEMPERANCE MEETISe.-The temperance
meeting, Tonight at st. Paul's NJ. L. Church
bids fair to be very interesting. Hon. W. p.
Drew is spoken of highly temperance lec-
turer, and those who miss his address, will
doubtless lose much that would benefit them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

LEWIS.-In this CITY, on the 2Ith Inst, Annie H..
daughter Of J. B. and Elizabeth Lewis, aged 20
years.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the
residence of her parents, No. TatHau street,
t, meet at the house at III O'Clock, Saturday after
neon, to proceed to Riverview cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 27.
Flout active best grades very firm Penna.
family S650a7.50; high grades $77598.75
Wheat dull new Penna. red S1.38@1. 80 F; white
$1.45. Corn frmer, yellow 70@71c. Oats dull
at 41@48c. Provisions weak, Whiskey 81. l6
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
The stamp business.

The post office at Avondale, N. j., has been
Discontinued, tho postmaster having Increased
his salary from about 7lO0 to over S2 600 per
anum by selling stamps to be used In New YORK
and vicinity. The mail for Ayondale now goes
to Rutherford Park.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

BIBLE RFADINa.--To-morrow afternoon be-
tween and o'clock, Rev. 1. NJ. Haldeman will
give Bible reading at the Delaware Avenue
Church. with instructions how to read the Bible
The public are invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
THIRD EDITION.
Wealth er Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WARRINGTON. Oct. 20.
Probabilities the Middle States, rising
barometer, and clear or clearing weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

Ellwood Garrett and Albert W. Smith are exc
cutors of the will Of the late Samuel Wollaston,
and give the usual notice elsewhere.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

BRANpYwINB CHURCH SUpPER.-The date of the
supper to be given by Brandywine M. E. church
has been changed to November 18th, on which
date it will be spread in the church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

STEAM PowEH IN COUNTRY MILLs.-The contin.
ued drought of the past two years has compelled
the introduction of steam engines into many
country flour mills. Many of the mills in Ches-
ter county can do nothing at this time owing to
the small supply of water, and the prospect il
that the farmers cannot get the usual amount oi
corn cobs ground this winter, for the reason
that the millers will not have the power to do It
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

The STORM, Last NIaaT.-Existence, this
morning, after the rain is rather more endura-
BILE. The drought which had been prevailing for
some time is broken, and we are now froe from
the dust which has been pretty troublesome in
some portions of the city. Before the rain be-
gan to fall, last night, out door existence was
miserable. The driving wind picked up the sand
and dust from the streets and filing the atmos-
phere sent it stingng binding, into the faces
of those who were out almost sutfocating them
The rain fall was heavy, but no damage is re-
DOrted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
The National Expenses During tht
Century.

Secretary Bristow has ordered the preparation
of statement showing the cost Of the govern
mept for a hundred years. The work will be
completed in June. The Navy Department has
cost the government, sinceits organization, 81
OOO O0O 0np
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
AeW advertisements.

rJNHE GENEVA HAND FLUTERS AND
i hltlng tongs. For sale by
VIM. II. BILLANY,
z1a Market Street wilmington.
nOG COLLARS-FANCY LEATHER
L and chain collars, large tnd small brass pad
locks and CHAINS. For sale BY
VIM. Il. BILLANY,
21d Market Street. wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

SUGAR NAPLES IN DEMAND.-There has been
a great advance in the price of sugar maple
trees for ornamental planting within ayear or
two. Naples of fair size are now quoted at
from $50 to s75 per hundred in the nursery
catalogues, and are considerably higher at retail.
Those who grow the trees have to give them a
great deal Of care, and several years Of time are
required before they are of marketable size.
Norway naples are quoted the same as sugar
naples, but silver or soft naples can be had at
half the price.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

YOUTHFUL TRAVELLERS. On Monday evening
last, two SONS of David II. Tubbs, bridge tender
of the p. W. Il B. Co., at the Brandywine, made
a flying visit to Washington. They are quite
small, the eldest, Eddie, being only years old,
day, they conceived the idea that they would
pay visit to an aunt at Delmar, but reaching
the depot too late for tho Delaware train they
took the next, which Eddie said went to WASH
ington. So when the conductor came around af-
ter the train had left Wilmington he found the
little fellows enjoying the ride ; but it was too
late to put them off. He took them on with him
to Washington, cared for them, and yesterday
brought them back TO their home. Eddie who
is bright little child, tells wonderful tales of
his trip, what he saw and how he Jared.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

ESOR THE BATH-BATH BRUSHES,
: I Bath Towels and Bath Soaps in great variety.
Also, Flesh Brushes Straps, Horse Hair, Friction
Gloves and many other articles of the same class at
E. BRINGHURST d CO.'S,
Cor, sixth 4 Market Sta.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

HARD ON LEwEs LIoUoI SELLERs. Jacob
Wells, proprietor of the United states Hotel in
Lewes and the only licensed liquor seller in the
town, died on Sunday afternoon after long and
severe illness. 1t s said no more liquor will be
sold under the present management at his
house.
A Mrs Davis, who kept an unlicensed place
for the salo Of liquor also died suddenly on Sun
day night.
n John Fenwick, proprietor Of the ''pavlion" on
the beach, and who sold liquor without license.
had 10 indictments found against him at the last
term of Court but before he could be arrested d
he suddenly absconded with but little eIpecta-
ton of his return.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

FALSE RuMoR ABOUT MORRIS, TAsKgR Il Co.,
The Phiadelphia Telegraph, of last evening,
says 81 1t was reported, to-day, on the street
and the report occasioned buzz in business
circles that the old-established house OF Nor
ris, Tasker &Co., had suspended and closed the
doors OF their large manufacturing works. at
Fifth and Tasker streets. visit to the Office
of the firm, on Third street below Walnut, re-
suited in learning that the reported failure was
wholly untrue and the probable foundation for it
was stated This Is the season Of the year when
the firm take their annual account Of stock, and
the doors were yesterday closed in order to rem
firm intended to reopen the establishment ON
Monday next, but in view of the fact that the
election occurs on the following day, work will
not be resumed until Wednesday morning next.
This is the cause of tho rumor, which, 30 far as
the failure of the firm ID concerned, is wholly un-
true
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Com n, erclal Reports.

.U.s. 5.2O's OF 1865, 9ols.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
THE BAwDY-HOUsE CASE.
An Important Witness Disappears.

An important W1LnesS disappears.
In the Police Court last Saturday morning Mr.
Darlington assistant United Ststes district attor-
ney called the attention OF his Honor to the fact
that the case Of Mrs. Mary ]. Patterson, charged
with keeping bswdy and dIsarderly house on q,
between Seventh and Eighth streets northwest,
had been assigned for that day, but the most i'm
portant witness for the prosecution, Judge John
ceived by the officers IL was believed that he was
drunk in Baltimore. He saw no way OF having
him in attendance, and was therefore compelled
TO ask that the case be continued until tomorrow
and that an attachment be Issued for Nels0n also
for Lottie Wood and VIM. II. Shorter. II he re-
leased on his own recognizance, but 1t was an
undisputed fact that since that time he had been
seen at the hcuse Of Mrs. Patterson Intoxicated,
and IL looked very much as II the defendant had
something to do with his absence. He was deter
mined to prosecute this case as he felt convinced
that defendant was guilty OF the charge: The
counsel for the defense, Mr. VIM. Evans, said that
they were anxious and desirous of having the
trial proceed, and were ready to 20 on. The case
was continued and attachments issued to compel
the attendance OF refractory witnesses. Among
those on the list summoned to testify in the case
are the names of John Fletcher, color ed: John L.
Nelson, VIM. H. Shorter, Benjamin T. Men, On
Hineline, U. W, SkIppon, L. S. Dlnsmore, L0ttie
Wood and Mary Acker.
II was raid on the street on Saturday that the
missing and wanted witness, Judge Nelson, was
not and had not been out Of the city since the raid
on Mrs. Patterson's house, but that he was not as
first day the case was called. The case bears the
appearance now Of undergoing the dOctoring pro-
cess, and the chances are that the Government
will fail TO secure conviction.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
CAPE NAY,
Select Family Exeursion.

To enable those who participated in the Grand
Tempiar Exeursion Of last year to Cape May to
again enjoy the surfbathing, beach drives, blue
fishing, and the invigorating ocean breezes ofthis
delightful seaside resort, arrangements have bean
made for . select family excursion Of those above
referred to- and their friends who desire TO accom-
pany them, to leave Washington and Baltimore
wednesday, August IS, and to remain at Cape
May from nve to fifteen days, as each Individual
may desire.
Col. Cake, the proprietor Of Congress Han, has
generously reduced the price Of entertainment at
this magnificent hotel from y 80 to e 90 per day,
and the very low rate Of % 80 from Washington,
and 81 rs from Baltimore for the round trip in.
cluding transfer through Philadelphis, has been
secured, making this one Of the cheapest 90 we'll
ganized.
The party VIII leave Washington August Is,
at T45 .. m, via the Baltimore and Potomsc r.
r.; Bsltimore at o:55 q. m, and Philadelphia at
2:l5 p M. Tickets good TO return for ifteen days
Those desirous Of joining the party will send
their names to the committee, Of whom only
tickets can be procured.
Pennsylyania avenue; J. E. Waugh, corner Of
ury Department.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
ROBBERY COMPRESSED.
RAILROAD ENTERPRISE.
Probable Extension Of the Washington and
Ohio Road.

Probable Extension OF the washington anu
Ohio Road.
At recent meeting Of the Washington and
Ohio Railroad Company, held in Alexandria, Va,
o proposition was adopted making Mr.. Oscar \.
Stevens, president and general manager Of the
road, conditionally that sufficient money should
be raised to extend the road to Winchester, Va
It is understood that the capitalists who are act
ing through Mr.. Stevens, Will assist the company
not only to carry the road to Winchester, but to
the coal fields in Hampshire county, twenty three
miles beyond. Washington may then hope to
secure portion of the large produce trade OF the
valley Of Virginia, by far the largest part OF
which now goes by the Valley and Baltimore
and Ohio railroads to Baltimore. Also, perhaps
a share Of the trade in coal from Hampshire
county, which coal is represented to be Of o su-
perior quality. This extension will do much for
Alexandria, which Will be the natural shipping
port for coal.
The arrangements with the newly chosen gen.
ernl manager provides: l. That o. A. Stevens
shall be appointed vice president Of the company
Stevens shall negC tiate bonds to an amount to
produce $500, 900, to be used in paying the debts
and extending the road; 3. Assigns a majority Of
the stock to trustees to hold in escrow; 4. The
president and directors to resign, the designations
to be withheld for the present, and until tue
contract is complied with; 5. Unless Mr.. Stevens
negotiate the bonds by November next the prop
ositions submitted to fall and be void.
MT Lewis Mckenzie has been identified with
the road from the formation Of the company as its
FOR its success. He thinks that should the prop
osition be accepted the line will be completed
to the point designated, and he thinks 1t will be
to the Interest Of the stockholders to pursue this
the offer is backed by the PennsyIvania Central
Railroad Company.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
EMPLOYING PRINTERS.

Their Ultimatum TO the Conpositors.
The following resolutions recently adopted by
the employing printers will go into operation at
the date therein named:
Whereas we believe that Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. l0l, which assumes to reSu-
late the conduct Of the printing establishments Of
Washington city in the matter Of the rate Of
wages to be paid, hours Of labor, employment Of
apprentices, SC, is controlled by employees OF the
Government Printing Office; and whereas the
rules established and maintained by said Union
onerous, and detrimental to the private print
ing interests OF the District, any modihcation OF
those regulations being denied alter respectful
and earnest request made; therefore
Resolved, That we, the Undersigned, proprietors
of private printing Offices in Washington city, do
hereby give notice that we will not be governed
in the matters complained Of from and after
August 2, 1875.
Resolved further, That we will not employ any
apprentice who shall leave his employer without
the written consent of such employer; and that
we will maintain these resolutions, in letter and
spirit, until they are rescinded by majority of
cur number.
JOSEPH L. PEARSON.
JUDD 4 DETwEILER.
BEREsFoRD.
GIBSON Bros.
X. A. WATERS.
MCiILL < WITHERow.
JOHN l.. GINCK.
r. D. PoLKINHoRN.
Z. WALDECRER.
q. W. KOCH.
JOHN H. CUNNINGHAM.
7. W. BRAsHRARs.
W. J. MURTAGH.
LOUIS SCHADE.
~ w, ID. KNIGHT.
], D. MCGILL.
BEARDsLEY & SNoDGRAss.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
Tonight ON the POTOMAC !.

The sixth Of the Memorial church excursions, 1t
will be remembered, comes of tonight. The
Pilot Boy will leave her wharf, foot Of Sixth
street, and reach 1t on the return at II o'clock in
ample season for all the cars. The Memorial
church will be Joined this evening by the Y. NJ.
q. A. The very finest instrumental and vocal
music will add to the pleasures of the evening.
Refined and cultivated company will be on board,
and refreshments will be served at city prices.
These excursions have the surroundings Of ele-
giant and happy homes. The children Of the fam
lilies Of the good miDgle and play in the cabin and
are refreshed by pure air and saltwater breezes,
and everything is safe for no intoxicating liquors
are sold on board. All who go tonight Will have
much reason 70 thank their good fortune.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
z. II. c. A. Lyceum.

The regular meeting Of this renowned lyceum
vas held last Saturday evening in the Y. M. q.
A. building at 8 o'clock. The question arresting
the attention Of its members was that Of free
trade We. protection. Many points never touched
upon In any Of the discussions in the United
States Senate upon this SUBJECT were here con-
sIdered and elucIdated. Messrs. Robert O'Hara,
free-traders, while Messrs. L. o. Williamson.
HillmaD, Freeman, Young and Milliken devoted
their oretorical abilities to earnest advocacy Of
the advantages Of protection. The people Of Wash
ington are invited to attend further examina-
tion Of this subject at the hands Of this lyceum
next Saturday evening at the same place and
a. rna
National Republican., 1875-07-26
Cutting ARRAY in Georgetown.

About $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, young
man named Charles L. Wood, who resides in
Georgetown, at the corner of Fifth and Market
streets, was cut severely on the arm with razor,
in Keyser's restaurant, on High, near Bridge
street, by colored servant employed there,
named Thomas Smith, alias Lee. Sergeant Mills,
as soon as an alarm was given, went to arrest
Smith, but he had made his escape through a
back way. Wood said he had entered the restau-
rant to get something to eat, when he was at
tackled by Smith, and cut as has been stated, and
that he did not know for what reason Smith had
assaulted him. Woods injuries were dressed
and he was taken to his home. Smith has not yet
been arrested. 30
National Republican., 1875-07-26
BRICK THIEVES.
Purchasing Stolen Property.

Late last Saturday morning John Pepper
Michael Hagsn and Edward Flaherty were
brought before Judge SnelI, the frst named on
the charge of purchasing stolen property, know
ing It to be such, and the two last with larceny
The former resides on Seventh, between NJ and n
streets northwest, and the others are boys en-
ployed In driving brick yard teams. 1t Is alleged
that Pepper for sometime past has made prac
tice Of meeting boys engaged IN hauling brick
to IS per thousand for brick, and through those
transactions has collected between 1900 and
l4O00 brick which he has stored in q stable. The
case coming to the knowledge Of the authorities
Lieut. Ecklofi and Officer Mari, Of the Sixth pre-
cinct, arrested the above-nsmed parties and tool
them into court, where the case was postponed un
sver the charge Of receiving stolen goods, Ed
ward Flaherty in $500 to answer the charge Of
grand larceny, and Hagan In 900 to answer fol
petit larceny. "H
National Republican., 1875-07-26
Base Balf-Bensfit Of VIM. R. Parks.

By reference to our amusement advertisements
It will be seen that there Is to be match game of
ball this afternoon between our two fine home
clubs-the Nationals and Eagles, amateur and
junior champions Of the District. The pro-
the late Washington club, TO move his family
back to Philadelphia 1t is hoped that q good
audience may greet the beneficiary on this occa-
OF whatever assistance may be given him. He
VIII play left field for the Eagles, position he
has so successfully allied for several seasons The
Eagles have lately reorganized and strengthened
their nine, and q good game can be expected.
Both clubs deserve much credit for their kind.
In volunteering to play for Mr.. Parks benefit.
National Republican., 1875-07-26
OrnXned.

A party Of colored boys-JOe Bennett, Alfred
Wilmer, end two others - yesterday morning
started up the river in boat. About o'clock in
the afternoon Wilmer and the other two returned
without Bennett, and reported at the Georgetown
station that he had been drowned. Bennet; and
the rest had been fishing a few rods below the
Chain bridge, and before concluding their days
sport Bennett proposed to take a swim IN the
river. The others objected and endeavored TO
persuade Bennett from doing it, as none Of the
party could swim. He jumped in the water from
the boat, and sank almost Immediately for the
last time. His comrades, after waiting about the
place for long time in hopes that he might come
TO the surface, were compelled to bring the sad In
telligence Of his death home. Bennett was young
man about twenty-five years of age, and resided
with CHARLES Hail, on E street, near TWENTY ffth
National Republican., 1875-07-26
APOPLEXY.
naath Of a Yataran Printer.

James Shipley Jones, aged nifty years, and q
printer by trade, was found dead In bed at his
residence. No. 1907 Ninth street northwest, yes
terdsy morning about $50 o'clock He retired
the night previous at the usual hour and appar-
emily In his usual good health. Not rising az the
accustomed hour, and thinking him unwell, one
OF the family visited his room to awake him, and
found that he was beyond waking in this world,
having died during the night. The coroner was
notified, but after viewing the body deemed an
resulted from apoplexy. The remains were
placed In charge Of the family for interment
National Republican., 1875-07-26
A CHICKEN THIEF.
He Cleans the Roost and Gets Shot.

He Cleans the Roost and Gets shot.
Saturday morning, shortly after o'clock, Mr.
Francis Schuman, 3 clerk, residing at No. l2I
E street northeast, was awakened by the noise
his chickens were making in an out-bullding, and
suspecting thief was among them clearing the
roost, he arose from bed and armed with shot
gun proceeded to make an Investigation. He soor
saw something or somebody moving about under
the shed where the chickens generally were roost
ing, and he discharged the contents Of the gun to
wards the object and proceeded to search out the
result. He found the shed pretty we'll cleaned
out Of It's usual occupants, one old rooster and a
couple Of lonesome hens alone remaining. The
closest scrutiny failed to disclose the whereabouts
Of the thieL, but pools Of blood were discovered
Later In the morning Mr.. Schuman learned that
the msrauder was Q negro who lived In an alley
In the vicinity, and that his wound was likely u
prove very serious II not fatal.