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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
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IL wooh b great Mfssugsane ~ Jury u
Ehs Dsssh~ eaas sheaA fall % agzsa. AvsF6at
Of snilty would scarcely b.. laas desirable taan
dLnAgEssaaa.A for II. bsseesf vsaid suA3 IN
~ latter eass aAnoat - mach - in The former,
while ths whole business veaA ssaAaln undasad-
ID II W afs forced 10 admit htm guilty, ~
verdict 10 which all must sus0ae, ths blow
however ssvaso-will have bssn dealt and
W can turn to pasasantse things, but
II the question % 70 rs0Aan In tbs unsettled
stats u has hsA foe ~ nlany nsnlhs, ncehing
will b. gained for those who bsasvs Tlton in
the right, while The doabt attaching 70 the 9th
o. side will b tsdloes and distrssuinG weight
30 numerous have bsso The ooaszsdietioos and
opposing visws Of this unhappy dispute That II
u NO dispaxags0ant Of the gsnsrk intsllissnsa
10 aanit that opinions upon what would b thu
ultimate dsciaioa d tAs Jury have undergone
different changes and notifications. We nay
suppose very readily that ths jarors themselves
have felt the same unosstainsy, fact that wouk
b NO more rsproach 70 them than to othsl
people II has 1t various times seemed iunpos
slbls that the vssd Of should b. other than On,
Of triumphant and unqualified aoquittal; 1t hal
u no time ssssnsa possibls-in our visw-tha
Triton should secure verdict; but there hav,
bssn other psriods whom fear Of disagrssmsn
has been strong, and such fear 10 unhappil
felt now 1t ths very close ct the oass. Thar
wa . significant alteration On Tuesday evsnin
between some Of Of the juror, relative to ALLOW
: ing Mr.. Evarts extra time 10 continue b
argument, which dosa not appear to have bes
noted 10 any extent. One Of the jurymsn, N
I Thyer, addressed Nr. Carpenter, (ths foreman
! in nhsru manner. vhen thu lsttar raptleans
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
THE POLICE Asp orHxR SCANDALS,

The scandal now attaching to the police, in
consequence Of Officer O'Neill's conduct, Ia not
tho only one, and it has been, perhaps, an i'll.
judged clemency which has permitted the others
to pass without severe comment The reckless
shooting In tho streets, by which ssllis Doyle
WAS killed. had been preceded by other equally
culpable acts, aud these with the present situa-
don Of the State in reference to her represents
ton in the Criminal Courts, smirch the good re-
pute of our community, damage the fame Of the
Commonwealth, sacrifice the public interests,
and are such . shame and rsproach npon the
Democratic Party which ia responsible for them,
that they should blister that organization, and
will do So IL its skin is not too Gallons for bis
tering process.
Mayor simms and his party must be held re-
spousible for forcing upon the community the
three police officers to whom the Council, in
1872, objected. One Of the three was Officer
O'Neill. = second il still on the force, and the
third WAS dismissed after repeated acts Of de-
linquencv. Two Of them, at least, ought never
to have been appointed, and the Council exer-
cising ita just discretion, would not approve
+ them, when, taking the course 10 often employ.
ed to override the will Of the people Of vii.
mington, the Legislature repealed that clause o.
he Oily Charter, by which Council passed upon
Tho M-r--'- .n.,'"..;,r. .rd .hrs e.-. ',to tSe
hands OF that officer, what other Mayors had moi
been granted, the exclusive power Of appointing
police. In such manner, the Legislature, eve,
too ready to use the high authority Of the State
for petty interference in our city Affairs, over.
rode the resistance Of the Council, and put upon
the people IS protectors mon whose protection
has proved to be fatal.
The reckless use Of the police revolver ia not
new, though we are now suddenly brought to =
keen sense Of the outrage. The scenes OF last
Falls election CANVASS. especially the firing into
crowd Of inonensive colored men at 4th and
Orange streets, by which one Of them was
wounded in the hand, will be easily remem.
bered. No one was then killed now, these
reckless bullets have found 4 vital object but
they were Is wrong Is unlawful, then - now
Add to these circumstances, the failure Of the
police to enforce the license laws. Add to them
the disgraceful Sunday riot in the den ut Hedge
vile, when Officer Nickerson was shot. Add to
them other scandals, known though not pub
+ lished, and it is to be confessed th.. the Mayor
has good reason for apprehension concerning his
administration. But what then? Suppose oil
his officers had been vigilant faithful, and ener.
getic What follows when Offenders come into
the courts The poor and the friendless will b.
/ convicted, doubtless, but what ~ to others {
Never did the State Of Delaware stand 20 dis.
graced ~ she now stands in the respect Of hel
public prosecutors. How much longer ia It to
last
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

American society il once more ScAndAlized
through the New York Tammany robber, VIM.
NJ. Tweed. In all the records Of law and Court
the parallel Of this strange case is hardly to be
found. The disgrace attendant on it seems to
be never ending. Beginning in the low state Of
social morality which renders such crime posi-.
ble, the public was afterward brought to face the
humilisting fact that the law itself, with all it,
supposed safeguards, has not been
able to Withstand the influence OF
plumber yet held in reserve. No one believes
If Tweed were the poor man he is represented
to be that these unprecedented efforts to free
him from the punishment for his crimes would
be taken, and there is no sensible person but
who feels sure that much Of the plumber is yet
virtually under his control.
1t has only beon 4 few days Since the New
York papers were reading MS instructive
homilies on the useleaness Of sin, rs illustrated
by the fate Of the TammAny Ring. Most i'm
pressive these lectures were, and 1t is well they
were published in good season printed to day
they might read rather awkwardly. One Of the
thieves psrdoned barely = week SINCE ~ the
price OF his revelations Of the working Of the
gang his statement riveting the chains Of guilt
yet more closely about the chief criminal and
the sheets containing the monstrous story hardly
dry from the press before the man who wanted
contemptuously to know OF the defrauded tax.
payers "what they we're going to do about it" ia
set free 1t is almost enough to destroy every
confidence in Bench and Bar.
The famous query of the Boss" s.tsins .
wider meaning than the robbcr gave it, What
are the American people going to do Abont 1t
when it ia proven that the law can be wrenchea
this way and that, under the influence of con-
siderations sordid and debAsing in any view but
which become in the highest degree offensive to
morality when they seek to sway the arm Of JUS
tice5 Nor will it. at all satisfy tho popular
sense Of right in this)cass to DO told Of technical
errors in the legal measures taken to convict
Tweed. That conviction was successfully fought
by the same tactics for years. Who doubts his
guilt Not even the lawyers who have effected
his release. II justice cannot DO dealt 10 shame.
less an offender what hope il there in An Ameri-
can Court Tho secret Of it all We have NJ
question will one day be found in the
fact that the robber managed to so dispose Of =
portion of his booty that the authorities could
not seize it, and that the money hAs since been
devoted to perverting the law through agencies
which are unhappily always open to such ap-
proaches. However, regarded, and whether
Tweed Is yet brought to satisfactory punishment
or not, the case must remain . lasting shame to
New York and to the country.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

A writer in the st. Paul Press tells new story
Of Horace Greeley. Horace wrote note to ,
brother editor in New York, whose writing was
equally illegible with his own. The recipient Of
the note not being able to read it, sent 1t back
by the same messenger to Mr.. Greeley for eluci-
dalton. Surprising It to be the answer to his
own note, MIR. Greeley looked over 1t, but like
wise was unable to read 1t, and said 10 the boy /:
$50 take it back. What does tho damned fool
mean?" "Yes, sir" said the boy, that is Just
what be savsN
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
4teaie1I.
PUBLIC REPORT
OF A POLICEMAN.

I have NOT enjoyed good health for several years
past, vi have mot allowed 1t 70 interfere with ny
labor. Every ons belonging to the laborins claa
known the iAcoavsaisaos Of being obliged to labor
when the body, from debility almost refuses to pef
form IT. daily task. l never was believer In dos
Ing with medicines; but having heard the vsoRrINn
spoken Of no highly, was determined to try It, and
shall never regret that determination. Al q tocic
(which every one needa 1t some time) 1t surpases
anything ever heard Of. II invigorates the whole
aystem u 10 great cleanser and purifier Of the
have taken it and AL unite in praise of IL satiafac
tory effect.
parts 70 tfsm sSs sne thing most nesdfui in Oh
ssrsnssSsnins the %na a. Wei ~ ,He BODY. One
.Sa hs. Saa from II see
having tried many remedies with NO favorable re-
e; sr Sds 20 Y, ss ss s.
she might he able 10 look upon the man who had
'''' ''' -41 Your respectfully.
or. III HODGE, Police onicer, Station ..
BosroH, Mas, Nay .. 1871.
HEARTFELInP PRAYER.
ST. PAUL, Aug. n, 1904.
H; r: sTavMs, Ee;; .u.,., u.,.... :,
failed TO acknowledge what the HE0nrIsR has
done for me. was attacked about eleven months
since with Bronchitis. which settled into C0usump
ton. had night sWeats aud fever chill1 /: waS
distressed for BREATH and frequently spit blood ;
was all emanciated very weak, and 70 low that my
i was advsei 70 make . trial Of the vEokr1xv,
which, under the providence OF God, has cured me.
That he may bless the use o. your medicine 70 others
tend you, 10 the heartfelt prayer Of your admrlns.
~"'''''' ' ' BENJAMIN PErTINGlLL.
P.s.-Miue is but one among the many cures your
| mi q . thtQ n
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

We understand, from some observations in
other journals, that the Philadelphia bulletin
has recently expressed the incendiary opinion
that William Penn did not wear broad brimmsd
hat II this idea ia to gain general crsdenoo,
what revolutionary efforts may not be enoour-
aged by it2 Did William wear stove-pipc hat,
do you suppose2 Perhaps II Was . white plug
such y Tie Phiiadslphia politicians call "Har.
tzanft hats." Really, Mr.. Bulletin, this IL going
too far. Fancy William Penn making his treaty
with Jockey cap on his head
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
Now Castle Items.
NEW CASTLE, June II

N NEW OAHIIAk, 1UH6 II
Jonathan Williams. an old respectable citizen,
died on Friday morning in the 10th year of his
aga. g.
Swimming seAssn having arrived the boys
have oosnn1Aced to use the old coal wharf ~
their fAvorits resort. The practice ought to be
broken mp - they are exposed to the view Of
ladies In The battery.
Another brick, stamped 1901, was found on
Friday 1t tho Whithelds. This one is still older
than the ono found Thursday.
Another fight occurred on Thursday night
The colorsd population have been holding fes-
ayl for some time past and on Thursday night
M thp ending Of II, 20 some Of the men thought
they would oloss It In their own way, for which
Neyor OHM imposed u Ans and ellis costs.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
Delaware College,
BEGINNING OF THE COMMENCEMENT ExERclsKs--
THE NEW STATS IN THE oRAToRY.
Special to the Commercial.

NEWARK, June ii.
The commencement exercises Of Delaware
College. wero opened, last evening, with the
baccalaureate sermon by Rev. MIR. Sheppard.
The discourse WAS delivered in the College ora.
tory, which was filed to repletion by an Apprecis-
tive audience. The churches in the town were
generally closed, and the congregations, with the
resident ministers, with one exception, repaired
to the college.
The exercises began with tho singing Of q
hymn by an united choir under the leadership
OF Harry zimmerman, after which Rev. ], il.
valiandingham read a selection OF scripture, and
ltev. Alfred II. Dashiell offered up . prayer.
Mr.. Sheppard then began his address, taking his
text at tho 32nd verse Of the 18th chapter OF the
Ind Samuel 'And the King sAid unto Cushi,
Is the young man AbsSlom safe ~ The sermon
occupied an hour in its delivery and was listened
to with the greatest attention. Rev. Geo. q.
Porter gave out the closing hymn, and the bene.
diction was pronounced by lev. Mr.. Sheppard
President Purnell respectfully invited those
present to attend this evening, when the exer-
cisea will be continued with declamationB, read
ings, &c.
The oratory in its palmiest days did not look
better than on last evening. The new seats had
been placed in tho hall, aud the chandeliers shed
brilliant light upon the newly whitened Iwalls,
The wisdom In the liberality with which the i'm
Prorements have been made was fully attested
last evening.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

From the Mlddletown Transcrlpt-Dem.I
The killing Of tho young girl, Sarah Doyle, in
Wilmington. on Thursday morning, in whAteyer
way it may be accounted for, whether the re-
suit Of an accident or Of csreessness, is = ter
rble affair.
II il can be proven that Sergeant O'Neills bull
let did not kill Miss Doyle, we shall be glad Of
his innocence, but IL, on the contrary, her death
WAS caused by his sct he should be made to
suffer the punishment his carelessness deserves.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

CROWDED AND FINELY DECORATED HALL-THE
FNERCIsE-.
Correspo- dence Of the Commercial,
NEWARK, DEL, June l6
The annual exercises OF the Athenean Society
OF Delaware College took place in the oratory,
last evening. which was beautifully decorated
with flowers woven into artistic representa- lions.
The hall was densely packed.
The exercises were opened with an overture
by Ritchis's band, which furnished the music
for tho occasion, after which Jno, Il Martin.
chairman OF the Society Committee insuRursted
the literary portion of the programme. Rev.
Geo. ]. Porter asked divine blessing, when
Geo. Morgan, Esq, delivered the society
address. His subject was Whitewashed
Trees" being sarcasm upon the custom
OF fastening preiudices, pandering to vicious
tastes and WITHDRAWING the defective in hu
manity. Tho orator showed a clear headed con-
ception OF the evil results flowing from such
practices and counselled a straight-out crusade
for the good, the beautiful and the true IN the
only proper remedy.
After performance by the orchestra, Rev
Epher Whitaker, orator OF the evening, was M
troduced, and announced ~ his subject 1.-THE
Progress OF Religious Liberty" We cannot find
room, to. day, for the very full abstract which
has been furnished us.
In response to numerous calls short addresses
were made by $. NJ Harrington, Esq. MIR. Mar
shall, Judge Houston and DIR. Frost, after which
the audience were dismissed.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
81 Out of FOlillcs,,'
wilmington Letter in Breakwater Ii

Wilmington Letter IN BreHkWHter LlRHE.1
"Out Of politics." is = new, and contagious
fever, that has become epidemic in this section.
Will BimarubA Bitters cure it? ! am reminded
Of the first cases that came TO my knowledge
1t WAS during the contest for tho Postofice after
the retirement Of Postmaster Lewis. Two we'll
known politicians met upon the street, and in
talk that ensued, each assured the other 'of his
intention to go "out of politics." One confessed
to to tho writer that he lied, and knew that the
othAr did
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
Reduction In Labor In Now York,

Thew want Of activity in the building trades which
prevailed all last season, and the caution shown
by capitalists in entering into large enterprises
in construction this year. have considerably de-
pressed the price Of labor in New York. Brick.
layers who last year received on the average
the exception Of the men who lay front bricks,
who. being more skilled, get u 80. Carpen-
tiers earn from "a 80 to IS. Is against an average
of $3.50 last year. HodcArriers get &1.75. where
last year they earned $3.50 per day. Painters
only get 50 to s2.75, against an average last
year OF SO. Stonemasons are satisfied with .
reduction OF so cents per day. Stouecutters
take all they can get, from $3.50 to $3.50 per
day, against "a to So last year. Cellar diggers
have submitted to reduction Of as cents per
day. their wages now ranging from els to
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
The PennsYlvania Prohihi,iouisss.

The Pennsylvania State Temperance Conven.
ton met Tuesday. at Harrisburg. Tho follow
Ing officers were elected President, w. L. Wy
lie, OF Centre county Vice Presidents, Rev. b.
X. Junkin, Of Lawrence county, and IA others |;
Secretaries, Bev. d. U. Babcock, of Philadelphia,
and .. M. sayford, Of Harrisburg. Among the
resolutions was one declaring that persons who
traffic in or rent property for the sale of intoxi-
obtaining license, or in any other way favor the
traffic. ehould be subjected to church discipline.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
Wilmington 4 Western 10. 10. Exlem.

The canvass for subscriptions for the extern.
sion Of the Wilmington Il Western r. r. il now
being prosecuted along the line, and Jno. G.
Jackson, Esq.,, is present with the canvsssers
assisting them. So far, we are informed by q
Director Of the company, some few of those who
will be greatly benefited by the extension Of the
road have not responded Is promptly, or AZ lib
orally, as well-grounded expectations would
seem to warrant, and the Directors express con-
siderable disappointment thereat. 1t is greatly to
be hoped that these gentlemen will act promptly,
and that all those who feel any interest in tho
work will contribute literally to the enterprise.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

klnd-hearted, peace.loving Baltimore man
painted his front steps twenty three times, try.
ing TO got color to suit his wife and then she
decided that the first color was the best.
Since the inter-county bee at West Chester, in
which Bucks was too much for Chester. tho West
Chester papers have boon mum on the bee bus;.
ness. The lively daily 10 entirely disguised Witt
the hum Of the bee.-Orford Pres,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17

The fruit growers met at Dover, Tuesday
They estimate the crop Of peaches for tho pro-
sent year at 100000 baskets, and in order to
move this quantity to market discussed the
practcability Of opening new routes, especially
to Boston. No conclusion was reached, Serick
!. ShAllcross WAS elected President in place Of
Hon. Jno. p. Cochran, resigned.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
BUNKER HlLL-JUNE ~, 1ssA
TIE OLD SOLDIERS STONY.
Contributed Jor the CpwsHssveial.

Come, comrades, gather round me yru have ofsea
wished TO know
How We Jared when nrst ia open asld W met the
British foe;
They ofsaa fsisnsd 70 doubt OUT strength, and bold
oar valof light
4 nj said with bitter ,aunA and jeer, The reosls
would mot AgAt.
But we'll We showed At Bunker HuI What noble
( hearts md true,
when battling for their couuuys rights 1ainss
Tyranny eeaA d. t-..- 4f-s .g-
The picture Of that bloody ueld $40 before me
Al, who that sazed on such sight. could e'sr the
scene forget! .......
1t was the seventeenth Of June, still remember
Wen.
How bright on river and on hill the morning Aup-
beams fell.
All nature smiled In lovnem. q II II were 70 show
How soon the wrath Of man can chanss the flares,
scenes below.
Tie hour has come -across the tide The boats make
for the strand,
And quickly Oh the beach below the loops In orael
land.
The word 10 VEN" Fosward!"-to the sound O
dfe and drum,
In long and threatening array their columns on
ward come,
With ranks close dressed and hasshty crest, an,
| col0s floating free
Although our foes. they really were gallant aish
| to sect ~ H'i "a
But many q one within those rAnks who left hi
native shore Ed
At duty's call. shall see bic home and loving friend
no more!
And many heart that now but dreams Of fam
and glory MI, N
Shall, ere the setting Of the sun, in death lie col
shds 'raut 81.
Yet nearer, nearer they approach-ws neither spok
nor stirred,
But hushed IN silence, sreathlesaly await on
leaders word.
We dreaded bot the connict, for though Inn the
| Howe could boast. ..I
0Sr Prescott, Putnam, Warren, were In ,hemsslve
| host.
We let them come until within come nifty yards {
| higher, ....
When, like lightning from % mer cloud nashe
| forth our sheet Of "Firew
Al from the trees in Autumn fail tho sers leave
thick and fast,
When thro' the bleak dismantled WOOD, sweeps Q
| the furious blast;
30 fell the foes before us-so melted ranks away.
80 Ger the Geld those wanting troops were sea
tered In dismay. 90 Hl..
-. s"e' ''Aus'' ''''' 'Hen-ssA'n III ranks ''s
s". "'n s.H'e' steps s"'A"ce " 'neos "
u,, n,oim' ...-.--. 49,.
A'A' "'~'' VI "s' sS~'n"' W !" ool
n'us,
A"'m s"'p' "u' "oANas "A''e''e' open "o''S On "
| no,
AND see u! they've nrsd the town below, while like
funeral pail,
Black clouds Of smoke oersaresd the ned az
censely cover ali;
And a. the lightning cleayes the SKY. 20, ever ~
anon,
dor snona, 'S'''
Once more they near our breast work again o,
volleys pour,
Ana shout and shrek Ia concer. blend, amidst u
deafenlng roar.
Think what hldeous sight, my friends, was the
to US revealed,
When battle s shrrud asd, Va, cast thst hid Il
CORY neld.
Even those from early youth innrd wars wilde
scenes to brook,
Could not on that dread spectacle without shudd
10 K.
ppt bo,, s,au ~. -..,,, ,,., NON,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
SENTENCE OF THE pIorEps,
The Next Maryland Les isIasu,e,

In Baltimore. Tuesday Democratic primarie.
were held, to nominate delegates to . Leeisls-
tive Nominating Convention TO be held to-day.
The American says that the Legislative ticket
that will. according to present appearances, DO
formed, have but little claim to even moderate
character Of responsibility and capsbility. There
is not more than two or three upon it Of real
standing and character, whilst the majority are
are Of that description Of nominations "not Ut
to be made"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
The HsaiIroaA Cosnprsmise.

IT 10 AccxPTED N TEE PENNSYLVANIA co.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno 10.
The Board OF directors OF the Psnna- r. r..
have approved the basis OF arrangement with
B. 4 o. R. r. entered into In Now York on Friday
last The action Of the BALTIC. l. Ohio directors
h not yet known.
THE ACTION OF THE y. L o. wrTMMHID.
DALrnoRa, June l8.
The action Of Directors Of the B. 4 o. II. r.
Co. will not be given to tho press till after thee
o'clock, II then.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-06-17
Good News for the Fruit Growers.
IMPORTANT REDUCTION IN FREIGHT TARIFrs ON
THE DEL. Il. n,

Tho management OF the Delaware H. II. has
made An important reduction in the tariff for
fruit on that road. The reduction, we are in
formed by authority, was made out Of consjd.
Grafton for the prospective low prices Of fruit,
and to render the crop more profitable TO
the growers. While making this reduction there
has not been and will not be any lessening in tho
accommodations of former years on the con-
trary, trains will DO run with ~ much dispatch
and az frequently as occasion may require.
The new tariff went into effect with the berry
crop and will cover all the berry and fruit ship
ments, including the peaches. In order to
show the exact amount OF the reduction in the
berry freight we present . statement Of the
tariffs Of 1874 and 1875 from the principal
stations along the road, the same being The
charge per 100 pounds to New York.