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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Local Time T&olc.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON


For Ne,e FORK -1.s2 A. NJ. .e.2s, i2 ~ oss p
M. sundays, l.32, A. NJ.
For Philadelphm.-1s5, 100, $40. 90o Q 90, 1890
A. NJ 12lI. 12-42. ECO 40. o46, I.20. 9sl, P. M
SUNDAYS. ! 80. $40 A. NJ. /; IS. 9 80, 9 81, 7. NJ.
For baltimore -i252, 1.o-, 9.oo. III. 1855. l2s,
$50, 40, T; M; SUNDAYS, y 50. l.s. A. N;
For Wdshington.-l2 tq, b5. s.05, A: NJ. 1856
129 T10, p. NJ. sundays. 1882. 55 A. NJ.
For Ne,o Castle -d2o 80, A. NJ. LES, a. P. Nj.
No Sunday Trains,
For Dsld,oare R. Rs 80, A. NJ, to Crisnald 6 40,
P. M. to Harrington. No sunday Trains.
For Wilmington Western X. RIO 30, A. NJ
o.35, P. NJ No Sunday Trains.
Fer Wilmington d Reading r R.-e45, A. N
345, 5.1o, z. M No Sunday Trains
TRAINS ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON
From Neto York-1.5s, A. NJ. 2t4. 1.ls, 90 p.
NJ. SuAdays, l.t3 A. NJ
From Philqdeiphia.-l242. I53 o %. Q "a. \. NJ.
1900, NJ. l25i, l.9 415, 5l5, 50. 90, $40 ll.O0
7. n. snndays, 1912 SO, 1905, a. Nj, I3O, II 90
FfO,n Bahi,aore-1.22, e47, 4. NJ; l2 70, l2 40
5.36, Y.2t, z. NJ. sundays l.22. A. N g2i, =. n.
92l, z. NJ. sunuavs, l.22, a. NJ. ;92l, +. NJ
From Port Dtposit.--SoO, i. NJ No sunday
Trains.
From De'aiOpre r. R $ 50, A. M, from HaIrtng-
ton; 4 60. +. Nj from Cri Il ID
From NeiU CastIe-S 90, A. NJ; 1900, NJ t05,
6t5, p. NJ. No sunday Trains.
From Wilmington d Western n. X u hi, A. NJ.
3.l5. Z. N. M sunday y rams.
Prom w nlingon d Reading n Rs 20, A. NJ
1900, NJ 80, T.. Nj. No sunday Trains.
TRAINS LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR wrMIS6TJ IN
NJ, l2t5 40, 400 5l5. 90 Is, 80, II 80, y. NJ.
sundays, s 30, A NJ. o 90, $50, II 80. p NJ
From 32d aud Market Streets-12 40, a. NJ. u TO-
1918, go, 7. M. sundays, i240, A. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
Il. y. Kunners BITTER WINE o, lron

This truly valuable tonic has been 10 thoroughly
tested hy all cnssPs Of the community that II s now
deemed lndl ,pensable as Tonic medicine II costs
Lut Little, putihas the blood and gives tone TO the
stomach renov4ts the syst III agd prplongs life.
Everybody should have II. For the cure OF weak
stomach3 geuersl dtbi'y, in1lgt ston, disease OF
the stomach, a ii I all eases requi!ng q tonic
salt OF iron we possess-C lugte Of Magnetic OXIDE
combined with the most emerge c Of vegetable on
ics-Yeilow pernv an Bark.
Do you want something to strengthen y1u"
10 YOU want good app tte2
DO you want 10 get rid of nervOuantss'
Do you want energy?
DO ycu want to sleep well?
DO you want TO build up your Constit- ton2
DO yon want TO feel well?
Do You want Il brisk and vigorous feeling2
II you do ny KUNKEL'S BITTER WINE OF
IRON.
only ask trial o. this valuable tonic?
Beware OF countcrfeits as Kunkel's Bitter wine
Gf Iron is the ony sure and eiectua remedy In the
and Debility ana as there are number OF imta
lions offered TO The public, would caution the com
munlty to purchase none but the genuine article
manufactured hy 4. II. kunkel, and having hi,
stamp on TIE corr of every bottle The very fact
that others hre attempting to initiate this valuable
remedy, prove Its wrrth and SPEAKS volumes IN II.
favors Sold only In 81 bottles Sod by drugg ST,
and dealers everywhere
TAPE WORM REMOVED ALIVE.
Head and all csmplcte, IN 'wO hours. No fee IL
head passes Seat. Pin and stomach Worms rcmdv
ei by Dr. kunke 259 North Ntn'h ST., Philadelphia
Pa. send Tor crcnlN. For removing all Ordinary
Worms. call on your druggist and get Il bottle o
kunk Ii Worm Syrup. Price 81.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
From The Missouri Republican ISL Lsuis)
4 iIamnrll nhln Professional SnceNi

Among the notable prof sslonl. men OF this
counrg who have achieved exlraoi dinary success is
lr X. V, Pierce Of Buffalo N. Y. The prominence
which he h 5 attained has betn reached through
strictly Legitimate means, and 50 Ia, therefore, he
deserves the euvabie reputation wluch he enjoys
This .arge mCasure of succ, So IL the resu of a
thorough end careful preparation for his calling
and extensive reading during long and unusually
large practice, which have enabled hun to gain high
coInIncndation, even from his professional b-ethren
pevotng his attention to certain specalites of the
science he has SO carefully investigated, he has
been rev ar;ied In remarkable degree. In these
specialities, he has become recognized leader.
Not few OF the remedies prescribed by him have
II Is said been adopted and prescribed by physician
in their private practice. HIS pamphlets and larger
works have been receivtd as useful contributions TO
nedlca knowledge. lie has recently added another
ana p, rhsps more tml ora1t worh because OF more
general apple ition, - the list q his published
wri'lrgs. This book, entitled " The Peoples ON
mon Sense Medical ADVISER" IL designed 10 enter
mo genetal circulation. Dr Pierce has received
acknpwl rdNnents and hoaOrs from r'any sonrces,
and especially scientific degrees from two Of the
first uedica institutions IN the land.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
Services OH Chrfstm Day.

ST. Johns p E church Christmas services al
6Al and 10>S, u. III.
New Jerusalem church, Delaware Avenue and
Washington st., services at 1880, with sermon
by the pastor, Rev. 8. s. Seward, on "The birth
Of the Lord in US, and in the world"
Trinity Chapel 9th and King SITS. The fol-
lowing programme Of music tomorrow
Opening Hymn, Adeste Fideles Novello
Venite, DIR. Boyce TeDeum, g.. w. Warren
Jubilate Deo, G. W. Warren Nicine Creed DIR.
Hopkins; Christmas Hymn, DR.. Geer; Introt, ,Avi-
son; Kyrie,G. W. Warren; Glori.e, G. W. Warren
Christmas Hymn, Mendelssohn Ascription,
Ebdon Christmas Anthem, Verrindeer Sursum
and Trisagon G. W. Warren Gloria in Excel
sic, J. H. Cornell Nunc Dimitts, Ebdon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

W Neruotts DebAny.--A depressed, irritable state
OF mind; weak, nervous, exhausted feeling nc
energy or animation; confused head, weak men,
ofy. The consequence Of excesses or mental over
w0fE. This Ae'uo,,s bebiltty tpts sovereign cure
in Bumphreys Homeopathic Specifc No. 2s. II
tones up the system, dlspels tile mental gloom and
uespOndency, anil rejuvcnateS the entire system. II
is perfectly harmless AMI aways efficient Price
to FOR package OF hyn boxes ard large s2 vial o
powder, which is important IN old seriens cases
or 81 per single box. sold by AL druggists, or sem
by mail on receipt Of price. Address humphreys
specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., No. ot2 BROAD
way, NY feb95.d&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
Eost and found.

EEhT F.CATE LOST-LOST OR MIS-
" LAID, certificate for thirtS-One shares OF
stock ia the nationa Bank Of 6llmington Bran
dywine standing IN the name q Ann Eliza Chest
mt | have Ilaie application to the Bank Tor
another ccrtilf a'e fer the saIpe.
dec4.tf CALVIN CIlHsrNLT. Administration
Il OST-ON FRIDAY MORNING, DEC.
i - II, cys' al lock It, win two photographs II
4 suitable reward Will be paid 10 return of sanie to
THOMAS GARRETT,
luC24,2' 3il West street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
3roposals.
DltOI'OfAl s.

NO. 1000 Market street. J
WILMINGTON, L FL, Dec. 18th, 1875.
Proposals for laying water pipe under the bed OF
the Chiistiana and Brandywine Creeks at Whining
ton, Delaware, will he received Vt The Water De-
partment office until THURSDAY. December Both,
1875 ut O'Clock. p. m, for laying cast l. on water
pipes, twenty tg0) inches internal diameter, weigh
ing two hundred ami twenty pounds per lineal foot
OF good strong iron under the beds OF and across the
Chiis'lana and llrandywine Creeks, (navigabe
streams) Across the Cnristiana at n point east of
AMI near Third street bridge; across the Brandy
wine at a point north of and near Eleventh street
bridge, both points to he designated 10y the Chic,
Englneer The pipes must be laid with a sufficient
nun ber of wa er tight flexible Joints to AVOID any
undue strain upon tie pipes. Ihe joint to be ap-
proved By the Chief Engiuoer and Water Commit
tee each pipe to have two ugs cast near the Joint
OF sufficient rength to admit of the shrinsage OF
two wrought iron links TO secure the Joints The
top Of pipes when laid must be at least two feet be-
low the present reds of creeks, except at channel
where II Will be required 10 be SIX feet below the
beds OF creeks and covered with the material taken
from trench to conform with present beds of creeks
The pipes To be laid at such points at shore as NAV
be designated by Chief Engineer he pines when
laid to he subjected TO a Bydrostatic pressure of
three hundred 600 pounds per square inch and wa
ter tight under that pressure.
The stance across the Christlana is about three
hundred and seventy live (15 feet and the distance
across the Brandywine three hundred and fifty (35
feet The contractor Will he qured to furnish ali
the material, lab DT, tools, implements and machine
ry necessary to complete the work OF laying said
pipes,
the Chief Engit eer The contractor will state price
per ineal foot said work to commence on or before
the list day OF May ls1G,and TO To be completed
hy the 10Th day OF July following. Satisfactory &C.
cnrlty viii be required for the faithful performance
OF contract.
The right to reject any or all bids will be reserved
For further information apply at 1000 Market st.,
llmlngton, Del. ALLkN RUTH,
declsto3O Chief Engineer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

4 ,OMPOSITION ROOFING IN ALL IT'S
branches, Old shingle, tin, slate, and eaky
composition roofs nH!r water tg1t, by coating
with plastic slate. Work promptly done at prices
TO suit the times.
ROBERT ATKINSON,
423 Market Street
Metal roofs painted with best Of oil pglnt at cent
per foot and less according to Size
noV25. imo VI
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

W-AtM this season Of Tie ycar, when many peo-
pie are suffering from Gods We cal attention to
Ayers Cherry Pectora as a sure cure not only for
coughs and colds but all affections OF the lungs and
throat. Having used 1t In our family for many years
we can speak from personal knowledge OF its ell
cheney. There may be other remedies that are
good, but In all our experience this has royed tC
be by far the best Its qualities are uniform and
who ly reliable. IL is pleasant to take, and should
he Kept at command, by every family as protec
tion against class Of complaints W ich seem harm
less in the beginning, but b all cting and dan
gerOus u neglected.-Nele Baren Eeytetsr.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
The Dianunsi.',

As the diamond is The royal member OF the family
of gass. so the "Damond Spec.acts," every pair
having the diamond trademark, have e-tahlshed
themselves as the most valuable OF all Inventions to
aid fai iing or impaired sigIt.
For sale In Wilmington by u. s. CLARK.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

sF-I The Human Machinery, unlike inanmate me-
chanicsm, possesses a seli.Iepairng and self-re
newing power. Health may be surely preserved
anu m iie oy heeping Inis SIsi alrlDuse
lions have been recommended for THIS purpose hut
none have received such emphatic professiona
sanction are comparable in point OF efficacy, to
UDoLPHo WoLFEs CHIEDAM AROMATIC StHNAPs.
sep3O dIt.yW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

Eg-J largs room. to display it in, splendid
stock to show, and at wonder uly low rates, be any
inducement to those who intend to buy Furniture.
they will nni all they want at McCellsnd's, 1879
Chestnut Street. Philadelphia. $4,000 represent
the cost Of the stock at the commencement OF the
month ; and so well pleased have been the pur-
rhasers that the sale has prove. satisfactory to
AL cnucprnpl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

rI-A Morbid appetite for Excitement is the only
effect OF the unInedcated and adulterated spirits
frequently used under the impression that they are
wholesome stimuants. Abandon such "Durning
ruidsn at once and forever. II you are weak, low
spirited, dyspept!c, nervous, or suffering from the
bodily energy that real stomachc and nerve ano-
uyne, UDoLPno WoLFE's ScHIEDAa ARoMsTfc
scHEAPPs sep23, ltdSw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
3paraing.

pOARD-WiTH EITHER INGLE OR
ke communicating roons, at sol West street, VIII
mington, Del. toct+t III
A FEW GENTI EMEN CAN BE AC-
N CONMuD aTED with board OF
auszo-u 3O4 KING STREET,
pOAkDINtI FOR GENTLEMEN AZ;
- ang2O-tf sl2 KING STREET.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

LAED SwISDLEs IN SALEM CoUNTY-The Sa-
lem Standard doubts not that some Of the peo-
pie ~ Salem county have been vctmzed by
worthless deeds such az have been given for
land in the West 1t says that few months
Elmer, and doubtless other sections of that
county, of deeds for lands in the South, which
probably will be found bogus when the holders
attempt to ascertain the whereabouts of the
property decided.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

sr-1hOs. Y. de Normdndie has ipithdrdwa from
everything outside OF his china and glass business,
st 1902 Market street. He WILL in the future give
ms personal attention to that alone and hopes bv
prompt attention to business a carefully selected
stock and reasonable prices to merit and receive
the patronage of his friends and hts old customers.
lovl1tojan1, &c
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
Dress Geads.
BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS

FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
MUCH BELOW FORMER PRICES.
CASHMERE sFRaEs, 20 CTS.
BEARREHZ CLUrrI, %
BEARtETI CLOTH, ~
sERGEs. 70.
eEhGES, %.
CASHMERE SLi,9Es, 81
CASEn nkkE .l,,iE5, 81
K CssHM ERE, BY,
< CASHMERE, 31&,
PopIiNS, BIZ,
Ihe Above nre in New Dark Snndcs.
ALL WOOL sEKGBs, S7H,
ALL WOOL SKhGES, BY,
NEW fl.AIps 80
NkW PLAID. 70,
nKw tLAlDs, sli!.
NEW PLAIDS. 3T+.,
The Above have boon EXtsnsiveiy
Marked Down to Close
BROCHEA sHAWis
BROCHEA SHAWIS
ELANKET sliAWLs,
-....-.- BLANKET SAWS,
FANCY COUNTER,
FANCY COUNTER.
FANCY TIES,
TREFouS9E KlDY TIRE CHOICH GLOVE,
TREFUUSSE KIDs, THE CHOICE GLOVE,
FANCY HANDKF's COLLARS AND CUFFS,
FANCY HANDKF's COLLARS AND CUFFS,
FINE HOSIERY, FANCY HOSIERY,
FINE HOSIERY FANCY HOSIERY,
LADIES' SILK HANpKERcalEFs,
LADIES' SILK HANDk ERCHIEFs,
sENrEEaESs ES fss 2ii.k sitk HASBkFs. hASDkF {.
LACE CURTAINS REDUCED, TO CLOSE.
LACE CURTAINS REDUCED, TO CLOSE.
one OF the finest line OF Black Dress GocdI III the
Market
". N. KENNARD IL CO..
306 Market Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

4 4 II 4 @ U X BOOKS ON CHEMICAL
Y paDer, almost M neat aa engraving, printed at
b 00sxsamAL once, dhsGpsr tAsn sl.ssksrs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
Holiday Goods.

hrd every day g0Dds, staple AMI fancy, tine quad
rup.c extracts III balk, and new style bot les; also
lna soaps, hair brushes, ct sets, etc., at the Del
aware venue rug Store.
iHlI-tf ". 4 ALRiCHS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
AMetion Sales.

The following described Real Eriute, OF liz nl fss
Martin AMI wife, tuated In KennHtt township. G1
Chester county, Pa Two niles south of Kennel
Sluare, AMI HE same distance from the Philade
phia a Baltimore Central Railroad, boundei by
lands OF leyis Wa ker, Thomas y. Marshall IAryei
Phillips, and Others, containing one Huutret ami
Flfty-nve acres, more or lees. he Improvements
consist OF large two story stone house, wi nine
rooms and Il basement, dining I0om AMI kchrn, an
excellent vault suitable for large dairy. AMI a
never-faillng spring supplies the house aud bain
with water. large stone barn. 6l by 40 feet, with
dormer and corn erin back, and shed front go BY Gl
leet, also snediiog In the vest aud extending across
i99e xp65f ~ hsha 8plleAvp VIII slaelgg slHle%en %
cart-nouse and work shop, with other out hud
ms. The public rOii Leading south from henntit
Square fung through the farm also the eaSt brenV
OF the Red Clay q eek, upon which there IL q g1oi
water power. II IL divided INTO convenient ehcip
surcs with water Ia tacl, und under gOod fence.
good apple orchard IN prime beurAg. aid 0,hrl
fruit trees. From ten 10 twelve ncics Oi yOnnt
thriving TIMBER and abuut twenty acres u gdci
meadow. lhl land H. o! brat quality and u dtI
good cultivation. There is also upon the properly
Inc appearance OF bed of r.cl iron ore, whlcl has
been frequently turned ~ by the pow ON ore ot
the nigh points of the land, anu Which, when ana
lyzed, was loand To contain ninety per cent OF rX
eelent iron 1his property Is WORTH the attention
OF capitalists 9s 1t must he sold. Persons deslriuy
10 view th9 reniises VIII call upon lrenic; Martin,
residing theTeupon.
Also, at the same me and place, the following
Personal Property 10 wiz: Eighteen tons OF excel
Liant bay, lot OF straw, +, nrtcen Acres Of Wheat
In the ground Potato by the pushel, e.c., Ell,
sale TO commence at ! o'elort, r. NJ G. C'nilliola
III sale ISAAC MEN DENnALL teslfnee. y
u. ~. Robinson, Auc
rG-Thc gned alsl holds a. private eae, y
SM ALL FARM Of about NiNkTY THREE ACRES,
s'inatei In PenGsburg township, hes er county
ga within nve miles OF Weal Chester, and nesi
tne Juno ion OF the Wilmington 4 keating win
the ihiln iepha baltimore Central kuilroad an /
Is well adapted f1r i.ary Farm, being well water
e aud fenced, Of good quality and beautifully VI.
ua'ed. Terms easy ANY person Wishing iu'ih'
dec9O 0l ISAA MENDENa,lLq
ITamOItJu, lA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

~ 10 Cent Seydr for Cents.-Genuine Havana
segar, Concha size, cts, large ones, for quar-
ter; Lorilasds Rebecca and Musselman's ! ght and
lerE navy. bowman ID and King.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
dVanted.
2artnership Notifes.

NOlICE.-THE G '-PANTNERSII IP
~ heretofore existing between Gavin Thomson
and Samuel ID. P2schall, trading as Tn )mson ,
Paschall, has been tpis day dissolved by mutna
consent Samuel d. Peschsll Is alone authorized TO
settle the business OF Said late nrm.
GAVIN TuOM ON.
ICEABER 10Th, 1915. ). ID. PASCuALL
N B.-The business ot the lnte nrm Of Thompson
Pis.hsll IN manufacturing carrln es will he con
tnund hy samuel ID. Paschall dec5y Gt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
for 3fnt.

Eu X X N THE STORE AND
y dwelling, No 50g Market street, occupied bv
John +. FrOck Three stony dwelling No, ,0s French
street, lp ro0n-s. Apply lo
ID. CHANDLER,
decgA Ct s04 Market st.
TSf0R RENT "A STORY BRICK
a. house snd stone In good 0rder will rent the
whole, or store alone. Apply TO
JOSEPH jULD,
De gl-lm ON the premises
JSOK RhNI--LUMBER YARD COR.
L NEh Front and Taindl streets.
Large StJre House on Front Street near Tatua
six stores on Second street, corner 'ratnal
Yards for lumber, coal, &c, OH Water aud Orane.
streets.
Two carpenter shops on Orange street.
Four rOOmed cottage and one acre of ground In
the city, good Or trucking.
Apply, N. H. COR FRONT y TATNALL
decll, ,eOdlm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
TlVlDEND NOTICE.
tfiics OF THE DELAWARE RAILROAD co,
nnNEu lll.I.- 1sls

tftlCs OF THE DBLAw AnR RAILROAD co,
DOVER, dec. ~, lsi5.
ye'O THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
i DRLAWAR RAILROAD
The twenty-fourth annual me ii z OF the Stock
holders OF this Company will br held ut the oce In
Dover, on Thu sday, January 18th, 1876 at o'clock
?. m. al which time 6n ectiun Will be held for
Directors and Treasurer To serve tie ensuing wear,
stawim NJ HAYES. sec ettry.
w ! |. Nj N q i q n AND READING
w RAlLfOAD COMP N.Y. Io!lers of First
Mortgage b Inds, of the MllmicgtOn AMI Reading
Railroad Co, desiring 20 unite N the plan for the
prot cton OF their interests. al opted by the gener-
al meeting OF bond. holders, held December l4th,
1873, can do so by calling ut THE FIDHLIrY IN
sURANCE TRU ST AND SAFE DEPOSIT CO., 329
Chestnut street, thilad lpha, and complying with
lhe terms OF the agreement. sny information
an bs obtained from Lewis Vain Smith. ksq
Counsel for the Committee, No I1i Walnut ST.,
Phlla. MATTHEW ,IRD
Chairman OF Bond-uoder,' Committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
Corporation Totires.

LNLEUTiON - A MEElING OF THE
~ stockholders of the Wimn ton 4 Philadelphia
Turnpike Co. will be held n the Directors room. IN
stitnte, ON the sl day of lst CIanuary 1876 AZ
p. NJ, when an election for ten managers Will tax.
place. Il. TATNALI4 DR.,
uecY1 .tmeOl 1fW Sfrr1tarV
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
ID EGie,1Ri BUREAU NOTICE.

y EGiSTRi BUREAU NOTICE.
ali property holders within the city who have not
had their property registered, are respectfully re-
Guesied TO present to this oIce correct deacrip-
ZION OF their property.
copy OF the Registry Law aHd blank forms for
tho description of property win bo furnished on ap-
pllcGLion at this oiice.
all dee,is, cunVeyances OF transfers OF Roai Ks-
tele n;e after July 1ith, 1874, must be entered In
ihis .co before they are sort 10 New Castle to be
recorded.
M. q. CONWkLI.
Chief ENGINEER and Surveyor,
jans0-tf Telth and King StreotA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
The Temperature, To-day.
City Council.

As KEGIsTERRD AT THE COMMERCIAL ofFics.
) a. .M........,.....4ss ALP. M,.....,..".4l'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

:. Y. CORNER SEVENTH AND ARCH STREETS
:. L CORNER SEY ENTH AND ARCH STREETS
PHILADELPHIA.
nova to- iGnl PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24

An OPEN SWITCH AND DAM aED DgpoT On
Wednesday evening. an accident involving dam
ages to the extent OF $4,000 but no lives oc.
Cured at the railroad depot III West Ceester A
switch had been left open, and when the s iG
train came in it shot upon siding where were
several empty passenger cars. colliding with
sufficient force to send the'foremost one through
the brick wall at the east end Of the building,
thence across the hall way into the ticket Office,
breaking down partitions, doors, ceilings and all
distinctions, and pushing through the partition
wall between the ticket office and the ladies' sit
ting ROOM The stove in the ticket Office was
knocked over, and but for the prompt action Of
some of the depot employees fire wou.d have
added its assistance III the damaging work. Miss
Baker, the agent, was fortunately absent at the
time. No one was hurt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24
NOTICE 10 WATER KLNrER5.-
TNAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE /

the undersigned, Receivers OF city and School
Taxes for the city OF Wilmington. for 1875. give
notice tO persons no have not paid their City and
School Tax for 1915. and have had their bills pre-
santed, required, by lay, TO call and nette the
samc Ia days i.unl tile delivery Of the bill. The
receivers requcsJ all such perAons to call at their
oiilce No. 10 bHAt Slxtn street., and settle without
delay they having given bonds 10 the city; the
moHey is due them and they are responsible for 1t,
aud we hope those that can pay Will be prompt,
while, perhaps some that cannot pay at once viii
call and make come arrangements when they can,
and mort respectfully ark you to give this your
attention to avoid trouble costs or UNPLEASANT
ness. The city needs money and requires US to col
ect it or pay 1t, and that IS what we propose TO do,
collect 1t.
The Receivers also gives notice Of number OF
lots In 3D. Sd, 9th, 7ih, sh 9th and l0h wards that
they cannot find the owners OF. All such persons
owning sid lots will please call and settle or we
will sell them for taxes and COSTS
Olice No. 10, East sixth street, between Market
and King. Hours from to O'Clock every evening,
anu on market mornings.
EDMUND PROVOST,
Receiver Northern District Qncluding all North OF
9th street)
EDWARD FARMER,
Receiver Southern District (ncludiug all south OF
9th sIreeL.) Octll-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-24


One lot OF very good Merino Shirts, 3s cents for
small sizes, rising cents to the si2-.
as CENT
45CEAT GIRLS SHIRT.
IS CENT BOYS SHlRm.
shirt
Cue lot, timer grades, small Sizes 10 ceLts, rising
: cents to the size.
The above prices are al least 25 per cent. below
former figures.
MEN's MERlNO SHIRTS.
MEMS Wool SHIRTS.
we have in ctock lines OF Mems Shirts 10 waie,
clouded and scarlet, from 80 cen to tile fnest do
mestic and English makes
CHILDRBN'S
CHtLDRRN'S STOCKINGS,l
LADIES' STOCKINGS, EVERY STYLE.
GENTS STOCKINGS,
JOHN NJ. FINN,