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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

The THEODORE THOMAS CONCERT The sale
of seats, yesterday, for the Theodore Thomas
concert was 81 large as to indicate a very good
attendance. Those intending to be present
should secure their Places immediately.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

A DELMAR HOG ITEM. Hog killing is reach
ing its zenith down the Peninsula, and every
town is writing it's record, A friend in Delmar
sends as the following as the weight of four
hogs slaughtered there yesterday-150, 159. 352,
1922, the latter being the " star hog Of the
place. These porlers were owned by Richard
Hudson, proprietor OF the hotel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

completed the laying of pipes out Front street to
Clayton and along Clayton to the city limits The
residences of Senator Bayard, VIM. Bush, II.
G.. Banning, and others along Clayton street will
hereafter be lighted with gas.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

AT PUsEY JONES a. Co.'S MARINE RAILWAY
he stesmer Major Reyboid of the Salem Line,
mas arrived at the yard of Pusey, Jones ~ Co.
ior repair. 1t is stated that she will be put
through thorough renovation, which is to in
eiude her lengthening, and other important
changes. The Pilot Boy was launched, this
morning, to make room for the Reybold on the
marine railway.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

LANDENBERa IrEMs.-William Fisher en-
ployed in the mills of NJ. Landenherger's Sons
by mischievous boy gougng it with hot
wire.
A little daughter of w. II Greenwalt fell ON
some stones and cut her head in q frghtful
manner yesterday.
W. Ewing has just completed the erection of
a dwelling house, and will soon commence an
other. He has built six houses since the open :
ing of the W. & w. r. r. to that place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

RETURNED TO THEIR OLD BusINEss The
Whtlocks, father and son, who were acquittod
week before last, of the murder of tho eolored
man Furchess, have paid little heed to the admo.
nitons of the court as they discharged them. but
they have returned to Mddletown, aud their
unlicensed saloon is in full blast again. We
are informed that it was re-opened immediately
upon their release. The people are great
y incensed that the law officers do not interfere
to break the place up, and some not very com
plmentary illusions are made to the iGty
which acquitted them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

CURE FOR CRoup.-It ia said that four or five
drops Of coal oil is a sure cure for membraneous
Group. A gentleman of this city says lie has
tried it, and can vouch for Its efficacy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
The Rutland Murder.
STRONG cIRcUMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE AGAINST Hur
TAN-HK ASSERTS HIS INNOCENCE.
AsS0ciated Press special Islegrdnl


Assoeiated Press Special Telegram.
WATERTowS, N. j., Dec. Z.
The excitement over the murder of Miss
Conkln, at Rutland, last week, is unabated
Ruttan, who was arrested on suspicion of killing
the gill. and who is now in jail in this city, is
years of age, and is an adopted son of neigh
Dor of the murdered chlds father.
The chain Of circumstantial evidence against
him ID almost unbrokon, but he continues to as
sert his innocence
Ruttan has been severely punished on two oc-
casions for imposing upon girls in the neighbor-
hocd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

UNABLE TO PAY THE Cosrs.-Anna Gers was
arraigned i'll Justice Frazer's Court, this morn
ing, charged by Mary Wallace with an assault
upon her, and also with the larceny of chickens
from her Mary Wallace.) A fine of six cents
was imposed which Anna was unable to pay
with the Costs, and she il locked up at police
head. .qnarters.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

The GRACE CoNoERT.-We would remind our
readers that the Grace Church concert taxes
excellence, some of the best talent in the city
having consented to participate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
Weather RECORD.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
AsSociated Press Special Telegram.
WAeHINaToN. Dec. Z.
Probabilities-Fo Middle States, stationary or
falling barometer, increasing northerly winds,
foggy weather, with rain CT snow, aud stationary
or higher temperature.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
Fire in New York

3. coNDEE & son 3 KNITTING FACTORY BURNED,
associated Press Special telegram.
OswEGo, Dec. 7.
$. Condee Sons knitting factory was burned
this morning. The loss is stated to be $50, 900.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
The Liquor Licenses.
List CT THOSE GRANTED AND RKFUstD BY THE
COURT, THIS MORNING.

LIST CT THOSE GRANTED AND RYFUsID BY THE
COURT THIS MORNING.
By Telegraph to the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, Dec 7.
The Court, this morning, announced its de-
cisions in the matter of applications for liquor
| license. The applications of the following were
| approved:
Wilmington : Smith u Painter, Margaret
Burke, VIM l.. Gilbert, Gatharine Ford, Joseph
Stoecke, T. i. Merritt E. Bringhurst " Co.,
Francis Bickta, Hugh Mcguire, Andrew Will
helm, William Allsentzer, James N. Downing,
Thos. d. Gibson, Joseph IL. Richards Joseph
Fulmer Emil Beck, George Russell, Sarah Std
ham, John Hartman, Mary A. Reynolds, Emma
Meenan, August Tenweges, John Fehrenbach,
Bernard Bonner, Daniel Welhemer.
Christana Hundred-Francis Bradley.
Delaware City-Henry u. Paulin, Bernard
Tiller, VIM. T. Giflith, Michael Mulligan.
Odessa m. Morris.
Newark-Henry B. Boyd Albert Bender
White Clay Creek Hundred-David Boulden.
New Castie-George Whitfield, Sarah Shearer,
John Keegan.
Newport. t.-Jacob B. Hyatt.
Mathematician Briant, Alex Maxwell.
Brandywine Hundred-Oliver H. Perry.
Summit Bridge-Sylyester w. Clement.
Klrkwood-Wm. B. Ford
The following applications were rejected !;
John Mealey, Joseph orme, John McCaffrey,
John A. Beers, Chas. Cannon, Joseph Neider-
MEIER Frederick Heiss. John G. Lavery, and
John Joyce, all OF Wilmington Samuel Yearsley,
of Port PENN John W. Gray, of New Castle, and
Charles Dever, Christiana Hd
Tho Court then adjourned. H. G. 7.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

ALTERED STREET CAn.-Car No. l, of the City
Passenger Railway, came out this morning,
with an improvement the desrability of which is
being tested. The improvement consists in the
boxing up of the entrance in the rear and placing
the door on the side. awavssfrom passing cars
and vehicles, so as to prevent accidents in being
run over, several of which have recently very
yearly occurred The design was obtained from
one of the passenger railways in Baltimore. By
this Improvement seats are furnished for four
more persons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
SECOND EDITION.
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY
NEW York, Dec. T.
Gold opened, this morning, at s1.14s5.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

VACANCIES FrLLED.-A meeting of the Second
Street Market House Association was held, last
evening, President Miller in the chair. Among
other things done, Joseph L. Carpenter was
elected Treasurer in place of George Adele, and
James Fulton Secretary in place of Jno. L. Rich
dson, both of whom had resigned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
THIRD EDITION.
THE WILMINGTON g. WESTERN R. R.
Riii in Equity sor Foreclosure ana sale

wM. NJ CANDY APPOINTED RECEIVER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

There we're DO police he irings, this morning.
Three arrests for drunkenn 'ss were made pelofe
breakfast.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
Ofeaii dStsamships.


A MEXICAN LINE = FL Il xefafA
N AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COM ssseAzf&
PANY OF PHILADELPHIA.--Wsekly mail Steam
11.p eorvice between
PRlLApEJ pHIA AND LIVERPOOL,
CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN,
Sailing every Thursday from Philadelphia, and
sstliug every Wednesday from Liverpool.
The following Steamers appointed to sail from
Philadelphia.
ILLINOIS. Nov IS 'KSNuwoR-H Dec
.LoRD CLIvE, Nov 25 INDIANA, Dec. 10
oHIO, Dec. PHFksYLVAEIA, Dec. ~
PRICES OF PASSAGE IN CURRENCY.
Cabin 81 o s10e, according to location.
bteerage and Intermediate GlcKetS 70 and from Rn
points at the lowest rates.
Steamers marked with Star do not carry inter-
mediate.
Passenger accommodations for all classes unsur-
passed. Ample attendance Is provided. Every
steamer carries a surgeon and stewaTdess.
These steamers are supplied with Itfe-Refte In
addition to the usual Lite-B0ats and Lfe-Pre5ers-
ers.
Through tickets and through Bills Of Ladina
sued between all prominent POINTS.
For passage, rates Of freight and other infor1ns
fETRR WRIGHT Il SONS, Genl Agts-,
807 Walnut St., Philadelphia
RichaT son, Spence d Co. NOD. .CulnminshB Bro
Liverpool Queenstown
8. F. BELTS, Agent, Adams Express ONCE,
mingtoD, Delaware. a. Il. GRIMsHAW,
Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

DED STAR LINE-APPOINT- lfHfA
IN ed to carry the Belgian and United Sk
States Mas. The following STEAMERS are appointed
TO sail
FOR ANTWERP:
From Fhladephis. From Rev YORK.
vADERLAND, Nov. 90 STATE OF NEVADA Nov. II
NEDERLAND, Dec % SWITZERLAND Dec. IL
FROM ANTWERP.
For Phsdepnis. For New York.
NEDERLAND Nov, 20 SWITZERLAND, Nov. II
VADERLAND. Dec. 23 STATE OF NEVADA Dec. IL
PRICES OF PASSAGE IN CURRENCY.
First Cabin 500 Second Cabin, $50
Steerage and Intel mediate tickets to and from all
points at the lowest rates.
Passenger accommodations for all classes ungur-
passed. Ample attendance IS provided. Every
steamer carries surgeon and stewardesa
Through tickets and through bille OF lading Issued
between all prominent points.
For massage, rates OF freight and other informa-
ton apply to
PETER WRIGHT 4 SoNS, Gen1 Agts.,
30T Walnut street. Philadelphia. ~ Broad Street,
New York. Il. Wonder Becke, General European
Agent. Antwerp. $. T. BELTS, Agent, Adams Ex.
press once, Wilmington, Eel. A. H. GRIhHHAW,
Agent, Wilmington. Del my7-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07

1t is now estimated that the number of deaths
caused by the explosion in the Swathemain col
liery will not exceed $780,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
FIRST EDITION.
From Washington.

THE LEADERS OF THE uoUsE--woRt ExpEcri TO
BE DoNE-THE oATERER OF THE HOUSE OF REP.
VISITING DAY"--THE CARRIAGE
or THE RUSSIAN MINISTER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
...-- FOURTH EDITION.
- - - - - -
FRlGHTFUL STEAMSHIP DISASTER.
A STEAMER LOST ON A SAND BANK
ON THE NORTH SEA.
One Survivor Keaches the English
COusf.
Marine Disaster.

LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP DEUTSCHLAND" OF THE
BREMEN LINE--A TERRIBLE DIsAsTER-ALL THE
PAssENGERs AND CREW PROBABLY LOST.
associated Press Special Telegram
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
che English coliiery Explosion

THE LOSS OF LIFE NOT OVER l30 PERSONS.
Associated Press Special Telegram
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-07
alsw advertisements.

NORTH FRANKLIN RED ASH COAL
" For OPEN CRATES MAKING A Quick
FIRE, WITHOUT DUSrDR SMOKE. PRICESI 90
CASH. ALSO, PRIME IiIC KORY WOOL.
GEO. W. BUSH \ SON, Frenoh ST. wharf.
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
Uncertain Signs of War.

The New York Jo,nmGl of Commerce thinks that the special message of the President, advising an appropriation to improve and test the guns now mounted in Notifications, coupled with the recent official newspaper intinations that he. expects trouble with Spain, afford some ground for suspicion that there is war in the wind. There is another bit of evidence to the same purport upon which the wiseacres will fasten. Admiral Por- ter has just made report on the poor con dition of the pavy. * A short time ago Secretary Robeson sent ill his annual statement of the condition of the navy, and spoke of it proudly and boastfrllly, and the President echoed his sentiments ip his December message. ..a-
 Had the President not given unusual importance to the subject of our defen- sive system, by special messago-and were thereno other incidental suspicious circrlmstanoes-no one would interpret the Presidents recommendations ss look ing toward war; We know not what IS in the President's mind, says the Journal, and do not undertake to explain itswork- inuq -...#
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
A Nation of Dyspeptics.

We live fast-dissipato in everything except righteousness, and fill carly graves. We drink all kinds of poisoned alcoholic spirits, and swallow, without mastication, pork, grease, and every con ceivable carbonaceous, soul -dwarfng, life-destroying, system-clogging, indi- gestible food. Dr. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bitters cannot stop this in a radical manner-but it will remove the evil effects, and the recovering patient, with fresh, pure, vitalized, electrical blood flowing through his arteries and veins, will have clearer head and q cooler judgment, which, coupled with experience, will cause him to abstain in the future Good, nutritious, digestible diet, which the most delicate stomachs may take, can be found ill cracked wheat, corn bread, tomatoes, raw or soft boiled eggs baked apples, boileds rice, plain rice pudding, corn starch, rare beef, mutton and poultry. With Vinegar Bitters and moderation in eating and drinking, there is no incurable case of dyspePsia.-Co
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
A New Libel Law.

There is before the Pennsylvania Legislature bill which provides that on tho trial of Indictments for libel the truth of the matter charged as libelous may be given in evidence, and that if it can be shown that the publication has been made from good motives or for justifab1e ends, and is true, it shall operate to the acquittal of the defendant. The bill also provides that no conviction for the publication of libel shall be had anywhere except within the county where the paper containing it is printed, and that any person convicted on a criminal prosecution in an inferior court may, for cause shown, carry the case to the Supreme Court on appeal, as pro vided and practiced in civil cases. eg
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
Execntion of A Carlist. Chief.

The Madrid correspondent of the Lon
 don Duly Telegraph writes as follows concerning the execution of the Carlist Chief Lozano by the Republicans:
 'But LoZano was not sol fortunate. Though he had been but 8 year in Car list uniform, he had ravaged a third of Spain, had damaged railway property to tue extent of over million sterling, and shot in cold blood railway officials down eYen to the grade of porter. The ques- tion before the government was-could they spare his life, or daS'e they take 1t. HsWasI hard choice, and all honor to them for deciding in the Gnly way that would satisfy public opinion. The ln- human scoundrel has been executed at Albacete, and, what is even better, the Carlists have not ventured to fulfil their threat. Eozano showed consid dsrable pluck at the last moment. He was, after being confessed in the chapel of his prison, at seven in the morning driven to the place of execution, not in the prison van, but m the open carriage of a private gentleman, and the account from which I quote says he occupied the place of honor therein. Two priests and an intimate friend occupied the other seats. He descended from the carriage and walked to the fatal spet with the greatest serenity, and he h inn self gave the order to fire. He fell de nd at the first discharge but in order to make assurance doubly sure ball was afterwards fired into his head. He had such great hopes his life would be spared that during hig incarceration he gave orders for a pair of new riding boots. He addressed petition for iaduLto to the government himself, at the request of his family. He had served just one year in the Carlist ranks. He joined them on the 3d of December, 1873, at Chelya, in his uniform of captain in the Republican army. On the 3d of Decem- bef, 1874, he was executed in Albacete. He was but twenty-six years of age. Six days after he deserted to the Carlist army he was made commandante and given command of battalion, which he had to organize himself, and to which he gave the title of Cazadores of Ori- huela. He appears to have taken an active part in the disgrace and arrest of the Carlist chief Santos, whom he srls- perted ofAentering into treaty with the
 Madrid 'governm ment. m sgs.T, .i7s
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
Two Villages.

Show me two villages, says Thoreau,
 one embowered in trees, and blazing with all the .glories of October, thu other asnerely trivial and treeless waste, or with only a single tree or two for sui cides, and shall be sure that in the lat ter will be found the most starved and bigoted reaigiohistsS and most desperate drinkers. Every washtub and milk can and gravestone will be exposed, The inhabitants will disappear abruptly be- hind their barns and houses, like desert Arabs amid their rocks, and I shall look to see spears in their hands. They will be ready to accept the most barren and forlorn doctrine-as that the world is speedily coming to an end, or. has al- ready got to it, or that they themselves are turned wrong side outward. They will perchance crack their dry joints at one another and call it a spiritual com munieation. .,.;s IT., ,tH4... -- ...1.t
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
SpOnges.

The total value of the sponges fshed on the coast of Syria is from twenty to twenty-five thousand pounds per annum. The production is, however, falling off through excessive fishing and the conse- quent exhaustion of the fishery grounds. About two hundred and fifty to three hundred boats are at present employed in this industry on the cost of Syria, manned by about fifteen hundred men. The eenters of production are Tripo,it Latakia, and Rartreun- on the coast of Mount Lebanon. The best qualities are t,, be found in the neighborhood of Iii poll and Bartroun but the boats visit all parts of the coast, from Carmel in the south to Alexandretta in the north, Sponges abound everywhere men who. always -ead paper but never pay for it Subscribe for some paper and desa't be a sponge, -..., ts ,...-., -... ,..ar.5
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
A Brakeman's Bravery.

Charles Crandall, brakeman on the New York and New Haven railroad, saved the life of Mary E. Jones, of Port chester, at the imminent risk of his own. Miss ones was crossing the track, when she recognized an. acquaintance in lit tie boy and stopped to talk with him. He was not on the road bed but Miss Jones stood on the track, which was .tremblng zwitli the approach of 6 Bos- ton express at full speed. A freight train stood on the other through track, and the men were busy switching cars on aside track. Crandall was on freight car that was moving, and hearing the express shouted to Miss Jones to get out of the way. She seemed not to hear, and continued her conversation. Gran dan jumped from the moving car, and ran toward the woman, who, too late to save herself, saw her danger.
 "I thought all of sudden that I'd try" said he afterward, in relating the story to his friends, s'and I knew that it must be an awful quick try. She didn't see mo coming, but just glanced over her shoulder quick like, and then shrunk all together with a sort of shudder, and whispered: { I'm gone I heard that whisper, and it seems as though the en- zine might have heard it, too. It was about as near her as I was It was which and 'tother between me and the express. The girl put her hands to her face and tottered backward. I just caught her around the waist, and lugged her off the track as the whole train scur- ried past. I looked down at the little woman, and she was as pale as a ghost and hardly breathed. Then I was afraid she would faint, and I wouldn't have known what to do. then. To pull a woman out of danger is easier for me then to bring them to when they faint
 But she opened her eyes and stared into my face in wondering way, just as one does on waking from sleep after. being sick and hghtheaded. I think the scare itself came near killing her. She found out where she was quick enough, and bounded away. Don't you ever come around this track again, said I. Then she laughed and started for her home, as she remarked: I think shall remem- Der this forever. ''' - '& rt&@E
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
The Pig.

The pig was thr4s written up by a Geergia boy, whose composition was published in his local paper, the Griffin Nea0s, and was as follows: The pig is about as big as 9 sheep, only pigs wool isn't good for making stockings of
 Why is Q pig like g tree? Because he ro6ts;j that is . eonundrunl.i ! A pig washes himself in the mud. A pig has four legs, one under each corner of his body. They pickle pig feet, butnot until alter the pig is done using 'en. A pig squeals awful when 1t rains, also when you pull it's tail. A pig has got first rate voice for squeahng, and he grunts when he feels good. You can't make a whistle of pigs tail, 'cos it is crooked.
 Why is pig like Tommy Granta Cos he's got his nose in evrybody's busi- ness. This is another conundrum, which is all I know about the pig.
Connecticut western news., 1875-02-05
BaSOue and Apron.

A very dressy basque shown in the fashion journals is modelled after the double-pointed front basque that Worth IS using this season for ladies' dresses. The front has but one dart, the side bodies are gracefully curved, and the garment is buttoned down the front. A pretty color is added, and extends down the front for trimming; boa of gros grain ribbon is behind, and the edge of the garment is very simply trimmed.
 The sleeves have plating turned each way, and bias piped band. The pretty little apron eYerskirt is one of the most graceful and fashionable shapes, It is quite long in front, rounds upward on the sides, and has fanciful reyers behind i; sometimes this revers is omitted, the back IS drawn closely. together,' and covered by dropping sash loops. The skirt pattern of the plaited waist suit will serve with this dress, and is trimmed with three, Tapped gathered ruf1es cut bias. The handsomest materials are now being made up by. this model. In these days of extravagance it is not unusual to see girls of ten or twelve years dressed Ih black or blue velvet made by this design and sbordered with chinchilla fur, or else the ebasque and apron gre of camel's hair, with the sleeves and skirt of velvet or of silk of the same shade. Mothers who prefer to retain something of girlish simplicity in their daughters attire select the soft cashmeres and the plaid serge and camel's hair for such dresses. As we have before said, dark, grave, quiet colors are as stylish for chil- dren as for ladies, and the plaids used now are not the clan tartans cf many brilliant hues, but invisible plaids of two or three shades of dark brown or gray. The only real Scotch plaid used is the Forty-second Highland plaid, of mingled blue and green, and of this small bars are chosen. .s...,..-r-s ..... ' ,...r.- e~.