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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Cheap Death to the Bugs.

Republic county (Kansas) farmer has fur
nished the public with his way of exlerminating
potato bugs which is certainly cheap II effectu-
al This is his experience
"In the spring of 1872 planted three-quar-
tiers of an acre in Peach Blows, in rows both
ways, the same distance apart as corn. l culti-
vated them well and kept the ground free from
weeds and paid no attention to the beetles until
the first installment of eggs were Matched and
the young were well under headway then, one
day the ground being dry and quite hot, and the
vines well covered with bugs I. with assist
ant, each armed with an old BROOM "went for
those bugs and brushed them on to the gnonid
into the furrow in the centre Of the row, and it
was encouraging to see them crawl a few
inches toward a potato hill then turn
over on their backs, lie there q
short time and then they would burst open; and
in half an hour you could not soc the sign of a
bug, except few that fell near the vines and
get into the shade before they were overcome
by the heat. Two applications of the broom in
the middle Of very hot days saved my potatoes,
and the bugs were as thick on my vines the first
time, think, as ever saw them"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
The .Christiana Navy

A RACE FIXED FOR NEXT sATUBDAY-PRoGRAMME
FOR THE sEAsoN-A NEW SHELL SECURED BY THE
BACHELORS.
The Undine Club Of the Christiana Navy have
challenged the Bachelor and Pioneer Clubs to a
straightaway scrub race of ~ miles for Satur-
day rext. The two clubs have accepted, and ar.
rangements for the race are now being made.
The course will be from Mill Creek to 3rd street
Bridge.
To make the present season a lively one the
clubs of our navy will have races every two
weeks during the season The names and po.
sitions of crews will be given before the coming
race.
The Bachelors will house four oar shell to-
day, purchased from the Vesper Club Of Phila-
delphis. We hope Wilmington will put in an
appearance in the great Centennial races, next
year in Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
The Wee Presidents Views on the
SOush.

Vice President Wilson was serenaded at st.
Louis, on Saturday, and made speech in re-
sponse. He said he came not to speak of pub
lio affairs, nor had they anything to do with his
visit He had been travelling in Kentucky
Tennessee, and Arkansas, and had received moth
Ing but kindness from all with whom he had mot.
He had come to the conclusion that there were
great effsrts making to improve that section Of
tho country. There was more peace and
order, and hope and confidence than at any time
since tho closing of tho war. He trusted
that ii would increase and that in
every section Of our country we should come
to know each other better, and love each other
more than we have done. We have he said,
magnificent continental empire; we
had proved ourselves in peace and
war a brave people we are a strong people.
United we could stand against the world. Uni
ted, he believed,w are to be, and it is the duty
OF the patriot and Christian to bind every SEQ
tion Of this land together in bonds of love, af-
lection and interest," This country Ia large
enough for us all, for every race, and he be-
lieved We should by word and act ooncede equal
rights to all men put into our hearts what
we put in our constitution and laws and that
peace and harmony, that brotherly love and a
rivalry in doing good and in building up the
country would animate every heart in every Sec
ton Of the land.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
a IN llsenlemts,

This afternoon, at O'clock and this even
ing at 8. Tom Thumb and his little companions
give their levees at Institute Hall.
Tomorrow evening, at the Opera House,
Mark Twains great drama of 1.-THE Gded
Age" with Mr.. Raymond as Mulberry Sellers.
Reserved seats to be had OF Boughman, Thomas
Il Co.
-"The Big Bonanza" which Dalys 9th Ave-
nue. Theatre Company present here next Satur-
day evening, has been received with unbounded
enthusiasm in many cities. Aa exchange says !:
The fame which preceded the company did not
begin to give an idea of tho fun inspiring quail
ties Of the piece. No play was ever produced in
this city which exhibited happier blending Of
mirth and healthful ,sentiment, and from tho
beginning to the end the whole audience was in
o,nstant roars of laughter
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
PedesIrianisnl.

As MILES IN 25 HoURs-stR. ADAMS ON HIS WEARY
WAY, WITH A BLIsTERED FOOT.
Last evening, at five minutes after eight
o'clock, Prof. Adams commenced walk of 115
miles, at the Atlantic Garden. A wager of $3.50
is offered, that he cannot walk the distance in
25 hours. The first mile was walked in II min.
As sec., and the first ten miles in Oh, min.,
so sec. This morning, Mr.. Adams, does not
appear to be in very good condition, having a
blister on his foot, and beng affected by the
cool weather last evening. Notwith standing
this, he is ahead OF time, and had completed his
sixty-fifth mile at ten minutes after eleven
o'clock, this morning; making the total distance
IN Is h. min. The time for the completion of
the walk is 12. .05 o'clock, this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

A painful accident which may result fatally
to one of the parties concerned, occurred to two
small boys about noon yesterday. Some per-
sons had carelessly left bottle containing a
quantity of powder lying in an open Hot on JEFF
ferson street between Second and Third streets,
which was found by come boys, and
transferred to tin to mato can and placed in
the earth. Some one Of the boys having a
match lit it and applied it to the powder, whom
it went off with tremendous explosion.
Benjamin Reynolds s years of age was burnt
severely about the face, but not
dangerously hurt. Warren W. Johnson, years
of age, and son of John B. johnson had his
face neatly over the can and received the con-
tents with part of the can fairly in his eyes
and forehead. 1t is feared chat his life is en-
dangered, and if he should recover, 1t is thought
that the sight of one eye will be gone. Several
physicians were called in who did all in their
power for the wounded boys.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
9faths.

DAvIs.-1n this city, on the nth inst, Harry N.
Davis In the 11th year Of his age
Angels bright and ever fair
Take oh take him to thy care.
The relatives and friends of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral without further
notice from the Home of Friendless Children, on
wednesday afternoon the 18Th inst, at o'clock, to
proceed to Kiverview Cemetery. Services at the
Home at O'Clock.
RDwARDs.-on Tuesday morning, May 18th, Carl
Nj, infant son OF John T. and Alice Edwards.
The relatives and friends OF the family invited
to attend the funeral from the residence OF his
grandfather. Geo. W. Mortimer, on Thursday after
noon, the goth Inst, at O'Clock.
BALDWIN.-on the 14th inst, William H., son Of
William and Carolina Baldwin, age 20 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral from the
residence Of his parents, No. ol3 K. Firth ST., on
Tuesday afternoon at O'clock To proceed to Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery.
MURDICK.-On the 18th inst, George Murdick In
the 73d year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence so3 Madison St.,
en- Tuesday, the 18th at AZ O'Clock 7. NJ Interment
at the Wilmington and Brandywlne Cemetery,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
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Coal Coming Forward Freely.

To the Editor Of the Commercial:
Dealers can buy coal at a less price, now, than
a week ago. More coal is coming than is wanted.
hear OF over seventy cars of coal being "turned
out" in one day last week, from 9th street and
Richmond Yards it having been shipped in ex-
cess of orders. or course dealers do not want
large stocks, when coal is declining and buy but
sparingly. Customers do the same and for the
same reason, but any one who wants coal can
get it. There is more coal to be had, and at less
price, this week than last week, and next week
will see the same change. We have seen the
greatest scarcity and the highest prices and a
few weeks will prove this assertion
FACTS AND FIGUREs.
PHILADELPHIA Nav IL,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Aleu- advertisements.

DOSE ND LOTHROP BRICK
III trowes, and Henry Dlsston plasterlng and
pointing trowels. For sa by
VIM. H. BILLANY,
al4 Market Street. Wilmington.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GRASS
IA hooks Of various styles. For sale by
WIN. Ii. BILLANY,
214 Market Street, Wilmington.
TTHE COMMERCIAL PRESS.
ALL VARIETIES OF PRINTING EXECUTED.
Commercial Printing,
Circulars Cards, Labels,
Bill-HeRds Letter. Heads,
Tags Statements, Price-Lists
Check Books
EVERY JOB OF PRINTING THAT THE MRR.
CHANT NEEDS,
By THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY,
South West Corner Fifth and Market streetsyD
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Brandywine and Mutual Loans meet this eve-
ming.
ing here at 7, A. NJ, and Philadelphia at 3,P. M.
Charlotte Short was arrested yesterday by Of
ficer BozUtb, for vagrancy, and Mary Jane Hin
son, ,coored, by officer Brinckle for like cause.
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal church of Con-
cord, Delaware county, on Sunday extended
unanimous call to Rev. Joshua Copeland OF
Virginia.
The berry crop in the neighborhood Of Leip-
sic promises fairly and the steamer Ldmokin
will be on hand, usual, to get it to market, as
per advertisement in another column.
Last evening, little child Of J. W. Higgins,
residing at sos Shipley street got "shoe but.
toner lodged in it's throat, but DIR. d +. vande-
yer, who lives near at hand, succeeded in re-
moving it, the hooked end decorating the throat
somewhat.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
The Clayton House.
ARRIVALS, UP TO THIS MORNING.

ARRIVALS, UP TO THIS MORNING.
JN W Springer, St. Louis.
David Gillespie, Del.
Thos. Rhodus, st. Louis.
Geo. Batten, Philada.
] H Kellogg, N. Y.
Thos ]. Nelson, BALTIC.
J s Redfield, Phila.
d Marvel, Del.
s Prettyman Milford.
DR.. VIM Johnson, Washington.
ID J Seidel, Mechanicsburg.
John johnson, U. s. N.
II @ Noble New Britain, Conn.
@ @ Getter, Albany.
II O Stebbin, Grand Rapids.
p T Flood, Newark, N. J.
r Mutt, Gen Tom Thumb & Troupe.
Geo Peck, &" {"
Lem Malone, Md.
Isaac s Jones, BALTIC.
Archibald McOallums N. Y.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Base Hall.

OPENING OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vs.. KEY
STONE.
About four hundred persons assembled at the
Shutzen Park grounds, yesterday afternoon, to
witness the first match game OF base ball of the
season. The game WAS played between the Quick
steps, of this city, and the Keystone of Phila-
delphia; resulting in victory for the latter club
by score of 81 to 16. The game was one Of
only ordinary interest but little brilliant playing
being shown. The Quicksteps were minus
some of their nine, and complaints are made of
the Umpire. gentleman from Philadelphia,
giving unfair decisions against the home club.
The score by innings was as follows =
Innings q a3
Quicksteps, 0 0 0-16
keystone, 8 0 0 O-2l
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
NEW AdverlIsements, To-day.

Funeral notices.
Fumer's DinneES-Brevity.
Brevity-PartagaS.
WEBB hats ate nice-Brevity.
Donahoe's shoes-Brevity.
Books, magazines etc-E. 8. Il. Butler.
Ieipsic and Phia. Steamboat.
Gnarentee Trust Il Safe-Depost Co
Dried Fruits aud Canned Goods-Allmoni.
Advice In buying water r-coolers-Brevlty.
McMakns Atlantic Hotel, Cape May.
Human Hair switches-F L. Frank.
Thump. thump, thump-Brevity.
New Crop Usage Orange seed-Crppen.
Excursion to kehoboth BEECH.
Robinson's teas and cofees1Brevlty.
Brevity-Pennington.
Lawn and porch chars--Brevity
Fine assortment OF cothing-Buxbaums Brevity
Del. CITY National Bank Statement.
Newark Nation Bank Statement. .-
Fine Prlntng-Brevity. =-t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

;, 1t is asserted by a Roman journal that the
Pope has resolved to convoke the Vatican Coun-
ell at an early day to discuss ecclesiasticl re.
Incendiary fires have been raging for several
Gays in the woods in tho neighborhood of Mauch
Chunk, Pa.
Fifty six striking miners we're arrested at Os-
GSeoa, Pa, yesterday and taken to Olearfeld
jan, no resistance being made. Nine Germans
went to work at the Franklin mines. From 9TH
CT sections everything is reported quiet
:, A telegram to London from Madrid says that
the Papal Nuncio has made formal demand on
the Spanish Government for the restoration Of
Oathalio unity in Spain. The Government is re
solved to maintain liberty of Worship.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
societies.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Asylum Lodge, No. 29, I. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sd and King street.
Good Intent Division No. g. 8. OF T., Nicola
ry's Building.
street.
Lincoln Lodge, No. o. X. of P, at Knights Of
Pythas Hall, 211 Market street.
American Star Lodge, No. l, A. o. OF G. F. at
McClary's Building.
Washington Lodge No. l, A. p. A., saville's
Building. =. ,o.,
street between Orange and Market.
Franklin Circle, B. U. O. A., No. O, McClarys 8
Rui1dipU
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

Rev. L. STUBS LEoruRE.-Last evening,
Rev. Enoch Stubbs, of Smyrna, delivered leo
ture in Central Presbyterian church, on the sub
ject. "The Bible and the Young Men of the
Age" AS the subject indicates, the lecture was
an appeal to the young men Of the present age,
to engage in the study Of the Scriptures. The
principal events mentioned in the Bible were re-
ter vividly shown. The lecturer eloquently told
OF the moral wealth that person would receive
by the study OF the Bible, and while he could
not condemn absolutely all works of fiction,
there was nothing that should be selected with
more care. A large audience was present, and
the lecturer WAS listened to with close attention
throughout his discourse.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
FIRST EDITION.
Wnat Our Foreign Commerce shows

TO the Editor Of The Commercial:
The following interesting statistics, compiled
from the monthly official reports, indicate the
cause and effect, to some extent, of our vary
ing and irregular business experience OF the
last few years.
Comparison Of the Imports and exports of
merchandise in gold values at the port OF
shipment, from January 1st to Dec. 81 of the
years.
Imports ..s63s 09o s04 $50 420q q9s $s5s 262 ssi
Exports. A48l0 92l soi5,S29 ia sc40, ,l9o43l
Balance
against u s. ..$lss 7ss5.2 $3O,59.123 $.s,CG5 $50
Many Of your readers may not be interested
in examining these figures, but the facts here
Indicated, affect the interests Of most Of them.
Tho present condition Of our, Foreign Commerce,
as shown by the latest official reports published
seem to point to the approach OF more health
full state. And! II the present forced economy
becomes habitual IN the place of the past ex-
travagance, in the consumption of foreign luxu
ries, &C., with the product Of our gold and silver
mines undiminished, it will not be long. until
our paper notes will be equal to the desired
gold.
very gratifying feature Of our foreign trade
is, that the exports are very nearly the Same in
1873 and 1874, and abont 500, 100000 more than
1872 OF any previous year, notwithstanding they
were periods Of great suffering and depression.
Our present foreign trade is more than double
that of anti war times, and would now give en-
ployment to hundreds of American ship build
ers and marines, to construct and navigate the
vast number of vessels required to carry what
might fairly be considered our share OF this i'm
mense traffic, but our want Of foresight as q ma
ton, with the enhanced cost here, has enabled
foreign vessels to carry three-fourths Of it, A
change in this respect would benefit no place
more than this city. LEA PusEy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Tho CIearfieId Miners.

SENATOR WALLACE, RIFLES, AMMUNITION, AND AN
AoITAToB ALL MOVING.
TYRONE, Pa. May 1s.
Senator Wallace arrived here on the Pacific ex-
press West. Boxes OF rifles, and ammunition,
haveIpassed here directed TO the Sheriff of Clear
field Co. Xingo Parks, on organizer and sgita-
tor has gone westward. Several warrants arc
out for his arrest
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

WoMEN's TEMPERANCE UNIoN.-The Women's
Temperance Union meets tomorrow at Friends
Lyceum room, 4th Il West streets, at o'clock
A full attendance Of the members is desired /;
also delegates appointed from tho different
churches as business Of Importance with refer
9th inst, will claim the attention of the meet
,,,.r
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

ST. JAMES CHURCH, NEWPORT Saturday
last, a meeting of the vestry of St,James church,
Newport, WAS held and a decision reached to
build an edifice after the plans prepared last
year, and which have heretofore been fully des-
cribed in the COMMERCIAL. The new church
will be 24x52, and will be built on admirable
site on the Lancaster pike in the North Western
part of the town. A strawberry festival will be
held on the 18th 18th and 10th Of June in aid
Of the new church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
FOURTH EDITION.
The Death OF Breckenridge

PARTICULARS OF HIS LAST MOMENTS.
LEXINGTON, KY, May IL.
Mr.. Breckenridge died of ASSESSES Of the liver
combined with consumption. His latest hours
we're quiet and peaceful. He sank rapidly un-
til near five o'clock, when he became speechless,
and died at fifteen minutes to six o'clock. He
was conscious apparently up to within few
minutes of his death. Around the death-bed Of
the general, were his wife, two daughters and
one son and few other immediate relations.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
LnbOrs COncIuded. .

The HAate committee appointed at the last
session OF Congress to examine into the work.
ings of tho various departments Of the Govern
ment and suggest such reforms as are neces-
rary, have completed their labors with the ex-
ceeption of the State Department.. The commit
tee will meet during the summer to prepare
their report
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

A LIVELY CoNTEsr.-For some weeks past, the
village of Landenberg has been exercised over
the citizens dividing off into "down town" and
"up town. parties. Meetings have been held,
addresses made, resolutions adopted, petitions
filed, remonstrances passed, and noses counted.
but the 'up town" party has triumphed, and the
new school-house Vill be built upon the high
hill to the north east Of the town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

HANDS DIscuAnaED.-The American Kaolin
Company near Southwood on the W. & W. R. r.
on Saturday last discharged about thirty work.
mon, retaining only four or five to finish up
some work yet on hand. The discharge was not
made for want of ORDERS but because the vein
of clay suitable for the manufacture of fire brick
had been worked out. Parties ARE prospecting
for new quarries of brick clay which are believed
to exist near by, and when they are developee
operations will probably be resumed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

FATAL FALL.-Sarah Hownstad, an aged lady
living in the family of Mr.. William Kinsey, at
Sharon Hill, on the p. W. Il b. II. r was
aroused about one o'clock this morning by the
coughing of Mr. Knseys children, and in at
tempting to pass from her room to apother
slipped ON the floor, and falling received inter-
nal injuries which caused her death almost i'm
mediately
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

MONEY STOLEN AND HETURNED'-Yesterday
Charles D. Agness missed 1884 from his secre:.
tary drawer, when suspicion Immediately fell
upon some parties who had been about his
house. Having made complaint before Esquire
Hagany against the parties he returned home,
when he found the missing money minus $275
on the floor under the secretary. where he sup
poses it had been placed by the parties to avoid
being arrested and prosecuted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

LEO BRoKEN.-Yesterday afternoon Edward
fred Lee of this city were in Downing's restaur-
ant at Third and Market streets and became en-
gagged in friendly scufiie of strength, during
which Mendenhall fell and somehow broke one
of his legs below the knee. Dh Draper was
called in and reduced the fracture.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

WOODS FmED.-Last week the large rocky
woods between Wooddale and Ashland, on the
W. & w. II. II caught fire from sparks from the
were burnt over. Yesterday the remaining por-
tion caught fire and finished the whole woods.
No damage to the large timber has been DONE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

MILL-DAM DAMAoRH-The flood gates of Pc
ter !. Causey's dam at Milford Con the road that
leads from the depot to tho lanyard and bark
mills,) were blown out on Friday and large
portion Of the dam breast washed away. The
loss is estimated at one thousand dollars. A
new bridge and flood gates will be required The
work Of repairs has already been begun.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

SUDDEN DEATH.-John Mcintosh, morocco
dresser, residing on Fourth street, above Pine,
died suddenly, last night, from an attack OF
small pox. The deceased had been i'll for several
weeks past from mild form of varialoid, and
last evening" he rapidly got worse, and soon ex-
pired. He was buried at an early hour this
morning at the Old Swedes' church yard.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
TneI,ocust PIngues.

The Governor Of Missouri has issued pro-
clamation calling upon the people OF the State
to observe Thursday June 9rd, as day OF fast.
Divine Providence to avert from the State the
grasshopper plague, with which it is threaten
ed with its consequent evils.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
The Briggs-Heycrin case,

Judge Briggs. yesterday, agreed that the stat O.
ment OF his complaint against Mr.. Heverin
should be reduced to writing by stenographer,
and an answer in writing presented on behalf of
Mr. Heverin. With this understanding the case
was adjourned until Wednesday morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

ocoos sbes roof beonsna Apo't TO- the % 1obdei bss
Car Wheel Company caught fire from sparks
from the cupola 1t was extinguished by local
help, without the aid OF the Fire Department,
which WAS promptly on hand.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
Death of Jonn @. Breckinridgc.

-. John O. Breckenridge, formerly U. s. Senator,
Vice President from 1887 to 1861, and afterward
General in the Southern army, died yesterday
At Lexington, Ky., in his 55th year
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
FIFTH EDITION.
Farther from the Coal Regions.
LARGE FIRE IN MAHANoY CITY.

PoTrsvnLE, May 49,
Early this morning, a fire broke out on Centre
street, in the principal business portion of Ma
hanoy City, destroying six business houses, i'll
Guiding shops and stores, seven dwellings, and
number of stables. The lsrs is $4,000, most
ly incurred. The fire on the mountains, in that
vicinity, continues and is spreading in all direc-
fopa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

THE REHoDoTH EXCURSION. Rehoboth
camp meeting association excursion will come
Off on Tuesday next, the 25th inst, leaving this
city at A. NJ and leaving Lewes,on the return,
at 5 p M. Tickets I3. to loves and return.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18
ExfMrStnMs.

FxoURs1oN
TO REL 9TH.
The annual excursion of "The Rehoboth Beach
Camp Meeting AssOclation," will take place on
TUESDAY, MAY 18TH.
Excursion train will leave Wming'o on at O'Clock,
A. M, returning will leave Lewes at O'Clock, PM.
Fare for the round trip to Lewes and return, s3o0.
Tickets for sale by X. II. Robinson Il Co., w III.
Billany and q. r. Rudolph. my1S6t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

The Rugby Monthly. for June, is already out.
d. W. Jordan ls now Editor, and Chas. G. Phil
lips Business Manager.
The Board of Trade will meet at 7.45 this even
inp. q lf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

BENEFIT EsrERTAINmENT.- The White Rose
Minstrels, will give concert, in the Odd Fell
lows Hall Tonight, for the benefit of Charles
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-18

ExcuRs,nS TO CREEDMooR. = Tho sabbath
schools OF sc. paul's NJ e. church will make an
excursion to Creedmoor, on the Delaware, above
Philadelphia, on Tuesday, the 22nd OF June.