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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

The working force in the mills at Fall River,
Mass, continued to increase yesterday, and help
came in from Lawrence and from places in New
Hampshire, Connecticut and Maine. Nearly all
the mills had a full force of spinners, and ex-
pected to soon get all the weayers they wanted.
The first case under new law of Nova Scotia
authorizing the confinement of habitual drunk
ards on complaint of their friends, is being tried
at Kentvile. The defendant is q well to dc
resident and the prosecutor is his father-in-law
Col. ]. W. Forney is expected home from Eu-
rope before the close of the Pennsylvania cam
paign. He will enter at once into the Canvass
Pittsburgh, Lancaster and other places.
The Louisville Coffin Works, at Louisville
KY, were consumed yesterday by an explosion
of alcoholic vapor, and four men were burned,
two of them fatally.
The annual town elections in Connecticut viii
be held next Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
B0ardiOf Health.

REGULAR MEETINa-TnE GARBAGE QUESTION -
OTHER NUIsANoEs.
At the meeting OF the Board OF Health last
evening, the nuisances complained OF at Van
dever Avenue and Head Streets, on tho South
side, were reported abated, and progress re-
ported on others.
Tho president had read communication
from George G.. Lobiell, complaining OF a nui-
eanoe made by the Wilmington Poudrette Com
pany at what is known as the Yellow House, IN
New Castle hundred. The president stated that
he Immediately despatched health officer Rob
inett TO the premises complained OF to inyesti-
gate the matter. That officer reported that he
had made thorough examination but could
find no grounds for complaint. There was
disagreeable smell peryading the atmosphere,
but 1t came, in his opuion, from phosphate
factory in that vicinity. The communication
and report were referred to the Second Ward
Committee.
A stagnant pond of water in tho 10th Ward,
was referred to the committee of that ward.
Mr.. Thatcher, after some explanatory remar bs
introduced the following, which was adopted
with but little opposition:
Whereas In tho collection OF the garbage,
the contractor complains that he ia compelled to
remove large Quantities OF water and liquid not
properly within the obligation of his contract,
nor authorized by the ordinance and that the
same materially interferes with tho proper col
lection of the garbage, therefore
ResOtped. That the contractor is not bound by
law or contract to remove unusual quantities of Ii
quil not forming part of garbage or kitchen offa
matter;
ResoiUed That housekeepers and others be
and are hereby requested to refrain from depos-
itng wash water and other liquid matter in theil
garbage vessels
Mr.. Buzine presented an invitation from thu
building committee of the Levy Court to visi
the County SMALLPOX Hospital, which on his
motion was accepted, and Wednesday next at
O'Clock selected as the time for the visit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
SECOND EDITION.
Reform I'm Baltimore.

AN IMMENSE MEETING IN MONUMENT SQUARE, LAST
EvEEfHd-THE GREATEST GATHERING OF THE
TIMEH--ADDREasFs by MR. HARRIS AND OTHERS
BALTIMORE, October 2.
The great Reform gathering, postponed from
Thursday evening, took place last night in Mon
ument Square, and was very large, the number
present being estimated at not less than $4,000
The SIN says sit was an immense gathering"
and the American that sit will take rank among
tho greatest that have ever been held iii Balti-
more"
The chairman of the meeting was William
Woodward a distinguished merchant, head of
the firm of Woodward, Baldwin Co., and the
vice-presidents and secretaries included many
well known citizens. Addresses were delivered
by Hon. J. Morrison Harris, Col Edwin Will
kins, Mr.. Wariield, the candidate for Mayor,
and Mr.. Johns, the candidate for District At
torney.
Letters were read from s. Teackle Wallis, Hon.
A. b. Hagner and Hon. Luther Giddings, all
sympathizing with the meeting. Mr.. Wallis
fears he will not be able to speak in the CAM
paigu and says '' This is the more annoying
to me, from the extent to which it must neces-
sarily interfere with my efficiency in the cause
which | have been nominated to represent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
OIL of VifriOI.

THE ACCIDENT IN DELAWARE oouNTY--How INJu-
RY FROM THE SPILLED ACID MAY BE AVOIDED.
few days ago the COMMERCIAL referred to
the facts that farmer in Delaware county,
named Granville Rollins, Cor Rawlings,) had
been badly burned by the accidental breaking of
carboy of oil OF vitriol, (sulphuric acid. 1t
seems that the injured man, with two others,
was making ''homemade fertilizer" using sui
phurio acid, as usual. This was i'll large car
boy, from around which they incautlously took
the basket work which enclosed the bottle They
placed the bottle upon a bench and one man
held the bucket to receive portion of the Ii
quid, while MIR. Rawlings and the other man
managed the bottle, which burst, throwing its
contents over the three men. Mr. Rawlings had
the lower part of his pants inside of his boots
burnt and considerable portion of the liquid
made its way into his boots, and before he
could remove them and his pantaloons his feet
and limbs wore badly injured.
In connection with this subject very inter
esting and important paper was read at II recent
meeting of the Delaware county Institute of Sci
ence, by DIR. j. 4. Huddleson He said A sin
gle drop of the acid applied to the skin, if not
interfered with, will soon cause an affecting u-
cor, which the early application of a drop of wa
ter would not prevent, but only add the effect of
scald to that of m escharotio; whereas an
ounce OF water early applied would wash of the
acid at once, and not ve5tige of itH presence
would remain. Fifty years ago. Was in Phila-
wheeling barrow, on which was carbuy Of oil
OF vitriol In raising the wheel over the curb
stone at the corner of Fourth street a
sudden concussion broke the carboy. The
man Wore shoes, one OF which had all its
vacant spaces Immediately filled with the acid
The sda-8utter was fortunately at the time flow
ing with waste water from Il brewery at a short
distance, into which directed the unfortunate
knight of the barrow to put his foot before he
drew off his stocking. The stocking had already
changed color from dark blue to bright yel
low. The crowd which had already collected, a,
II by magic, vociferously opposed my prescrip
ton, and clamored for sweet oil. Meanwhile,
urged the trial of my remedy in vain, the Grove
Insisting most vehementy that the contact will
the water would enlauger the loss of the foot
and 1t WAS not until had announced myself a
a physician and promised to cure the man grat
II damage resulted, that got the foot, stocking
and all, into the dirty water whence the foo
came out in about minute perfectly unscated
and then took advantage of the opportunity t,
impress upon the minds of my audience the su
perior merit of water III remedy in all simila
cases.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

but it did not, although there was an enormous
crowd of people present. 1t was one Of the
saddest episodes of this whole wretched bust
ness
The theatrical interest continues strong. Mr..
Sullivan has appeared as " Beverly in the
Gameste'', and M " Macbeth in addition to his
previous parts, but do not find anything fur
ther to say on those performances beyond what
remarked on his " Richard and :" Richeeu.' ~
He possibly appears to better advantage in
Macbeth than in any other character. Mr..
Davenport has had the best engagement, it is
said, that he ever played in Philadelphia. He
has certainly acted delightfully."-, although it has
duced physical condition. . INDEX.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
The Dram n.

THE LADY OF LyoNs-MR. RIdNoLD COMING.
All admirers of true dramatic art will be grati-
hel to learn that on Monday evening, Oct. l1th,
Mr. George Rignold, the eminent and talented
English actor-one of the best that has visited
America for many years-will appear in Bulwer's
drama, the " Lady of Lyons" supported by Mr.
o. b. Bishop, and leading mombers of
the stock company OF Booths Theatre, New
rk,and Ford's Grand Opera House, Baltimore.
Mr.. Rlguold is one of the handsomest mon that
has graoed tho boards Of an American theatre
for years, and this, coupled with tine and care
fully cultured voice, and a certain manliness of
character which appears throughout his acting,
renders him great favorite wherever he APP
pears. As the youthful monarch in Shakspeare's
great historical play of "Henry the Fifth" Mr.
Rgnold fairly took the thoatre-goers of New
York, Baltimore, and Washington, by storm.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

A handsome spire is being built on the Green
Hill Presbyterian church, in Christiana hundred.
The services of the Rodney st. Sabbath school
will be resumed tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
W. Scott Vernon of the Republican, has gone
up to Chatham, Chester county, to rustcate u
few days.
meeting for religious worship will be held
at Mt. Cuba, tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. r. Israel will be present
The extra meeting at Scott NJ. L. church con
tinues with Increased interest. 1t is expected
to continue during next week.
Bishop Lay Of Easton, it is understood, will
preach the Convocaton sermon in Trinity Chap
el on next Wednesday morning.
Ned Hyatts crowd at Market and Water Sts.,
is increasing az tho frosty weather comes on.
They will soon find lodging over in Fort Lamb
son.
The sacrament of ''The Lords Supper will
be administered in Grace Church tomorrow
morning after short service The pastor will
will preach in the evening on "The duty of low
ing ones self"
Greenbank is the most hourishing village on
the Wilmington and Western Railroad. Three
new dwellings, have been built and store start
ed since the road was built. The post-oifice il
still needed
The Rev. Dr. Charles Breck formerly of this
city, Dr. Chandler of Baltimore, DIR. Duane Of
New York, and Dr. Boggs of New Jersey will
deliver addresses at the delegate meeting in
Trinity chapel on noxt Wednesday evening. Tho
public are cordially invited.
1t was bad enough for the Moyliag Herald to
print, i'll it's abstract of Mr.. Lockwood report
on the.peach shipment, that - crate of Rus
Fayorite" was kept out and saved. &c, but for
tho Milford Neics, which thinks it knows so
much about peaches, to carefully copy the error
ID still worse.
The temperance meeting to be held at Mar
ket and Water streets, tomorrow afternoon, at
O'Clock. will be addressed by Rev. David
Dodd, OF Georgetown, Delaware. Mr.. Dodd
was formerly engaged in the mercantile Ous-
ness at Georgetown, but has removed to Will
mnGton, whore he will soon engage in busi-
ness
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

DAsTARpLY CONDUCT OF TRAMPs.--On Thurs
day, a couple of tramps called at the residence
of Jno. b. Barney, near Chadds Ford, in the abb
sence of the family, and demanding something
to eat were refused. They then set upon Mrs.
Butler a lady left in cha ge, of the house, and
abused her in a shameful manner. They
caught hold of her, pulled her hair, bruized
one of her arms and threatened to strike her
with bar of iron which one of them carried.
She at last succeeded in breaking loose from
them and running out of the house, she rang a
large bell by way of calling some men, who were
working in a corn field near by. This alarm had
the effect to frighten the "tramps" but not until
they ransacked several rooms in the house.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

The funeral OF DIR. Porteous took place yes-
tefday in Brooklyn. His friends in that city
give no credence to the story that he was foully
dealt with, and will take action in the matter.
PRESIDENT Grant and party arrived at Omaha
Yesterday morning, and were entertained by the
e,tzens n pnblic reception was given by the
President in the afternoon, after which he left
for Denver.
The Ohio infiationists are quieting down very
rapidly, and their organs are conducting them
selves with the solemnity of well-oriered
funeral The change within the past week has
very marked. The loud defiant tone has
changed to one of bitterness and almost of des
pair The Republican journals, on the othel
nand, are exceedingly iubilant and confident oi
victory.-N. Y. Tribune.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

Straw hats are the incest things in the world
for kindling fires.
The man who sowed the wind and roaped
the whirlwind didn't put on any airs at the
breeze he had raised.
The Milwaukee girl who was arrested for
stealing a pair of shoes to wear to Sunday school,
Gays she will never try to be good again.
There are nearly one million more women
than men in Germany. But the police system
over there is so efficient that the men are COM
paratively safe.
There are two times in a mans life when he
eagerly scans tile enewspaper-once. when lie liza
been il, an awful scrape and again, when he ls
looking for puff.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

SEAFoRD AND VICINITY IrEMs.-[ From Hle CIT
isen.l "A five year old son of Warren Morgan,
near Concord died suddenly on the 2Sti.
The popularity of home made fertilizers com
pels Ball Il Ross to run day and night.
VIM II. Selby was sent to jail few days ago
charged with threatening to burn the fodder
stacks of Isaac Cannon, between Seaford and
Bridgevle Selby admits the threat, but says
it only referred to his own portion OF the fodder.
Henry Lord of Bridsevlle, who has been
gradually losing his sight for several years, has
become wholly blind.
The Citizen reviews the start of business in
Seaford and thinks that while other towns are
suffering there are indications that its own vii
be actlye this winter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
Dailv Gemmereiaf.
{ COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard M. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis G. Ferris.
s-F0r Terms, etc., see Second Page.
On our third page we print, to day, a very
dramatic and thrilling description OF some ter
rible experiences by one of our citizens, which
are reported exclusively for the COMMERCIAL.

Another sign of revived Industries We give
elsewhere details concerning the two new roll
,ng.mlls of the Mccullough Iron Company, in
this city, in which operations have now been com
menced. The starting Of those mills signiies
an increase in the business prosperity of Will
mlngton, aud new source OF employment to our
mechanics and laborers. and at this particular
time it ia a just cause for fresh encouragement.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
1saths.

BAYNE.-Of diphtheria, on the 1st inst, Mabel
Mad. daughter If Nathaniel and Elizabeth O. II.
Bayne, aged years and Two montls.
Funeral from her parents residence 1l2l Market
street, Monday octob 4th, at O'Clock, p. m.
wHANN.-In this city on Friday. LIST inst, Mary
Whanp.
The friends of the 'amily are respectful invited
to art ,ni the funeral on Monday morning, at nine
O'clock from the residence of her no her. 625 JEFF
fers n street, to proceed to Head OF Chrstiana
church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

1875 PRoBArIoNERs REoEIvEp AT GEACE
OHURoH.-Durng the Grace Church revival, last
winter and spring. 1I9 persons were admitted to
probationary membership. The six months pro-
baton having expired, 125 OF them were taken
into full membership last evening. ~ had
moved away from the city, taking their certif-
Gates, and one had died, leaving only II who
were not recommended. Several of the latter
are continued in a probationary state, and may
yet be received This is considered very large
percentage of faithful members ont of 20 large
number The services were of an interesting
and impressive character, and such a long line
OF persons awaiting admission is seldom seen in
any church at one time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YoRK, Oct. 2.
Gold opened this morning, at Sl.17.
Furnished by Craige. johnson Co, Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Sts.
LONDON 1890 P. NJ Oct. Q.
U. s. s 90 & of 1865, $1O611 do. of 81, coupon
$107h 10.4O's Sl04s4. New SIS of 81, S1O49s.
Consols for money, 93 1916 for account, 93 10
16. Erie common shares Is. Preferred, 30.
New York Central 90.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

MoDRvITT SENTFNcEp.-,Ih counsel of Nc
Dewitt, the Delaware county murderer, withdrew
the motion for new trial with the understand
ing that the court would impose II light sentence.
81 fine and costs and be imprisoned one year in
the county jail, from May 2lst, 1875, suggested
petition for pardon, and said he would sign it.
This was on account of McDevtt's previous good
character and the unprovoked attack made upon
him by Fletcher On account of exceptions to
the Judges charge, the case will be carried to
the Supreme Court by Messrs. Broomal and
Robinson, counsel for the defendant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

Fennessey's brevity.
Adairs brevitv
Webh's brevity.
Reed blrds-Fullmers brevity.
Large stock of hats-iubells breyty
Neat taoriDg-Gouerts Drevlty
Tatnalls brevlty
Elmwood collars-brevity
City Laundry brevity
Noice-Meeting of Citizens Loan
Mortgages for sae-J n Head
Card-Woolley u Nantrnmp
Carpet drpartment-G Worrell
IIarman's brevity
Douahoe's brevty
Iost-Back cloth oveTcoat
Special bargain-sam Eastburn
Nice bread-Grinith
Lot for sae-Wm Candy
Assignee sale-Wm Candy
Public sale of building lots-J t Head
Wauted-Girls wishes situation
New six roomed house for salem M Child.
For rent--M Nj Child u Co
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
The 20-Mile Race.

To The Editor OF Tie C0flntefc7nt:
1t is to be hoped that the Mayor, and the
Manager of the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals will at once interfere and
prevent the Interstate Race, announced to cake
place next Tuesday, at Schuetzen Park Can
il be possible that q race so cruel and criminal,
will be allowed in this community? Never
HUMANITY
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

US. CoUBr.-A session of the U. s. District
Court was held, yesterday and the trial of the
admiralty case of Boyer and others Us. the
schooner Hotgate was set down for Monday
next
The assignees of Pratt Campbell and Joseph
L. Williams passed final accounts and were dig
charged from their respective trusts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

PnospEors OF AN OPERA SEASON. pres
ont Indications we will probably be visited by
"The Redpath English Opera Company" some
time during the present. month. The company
having recently appeared in Boston the Daily
Htrald thus speaks OF their performances
The Redpath Opera Company is composed of
excellent artists. Aside from their histrionic
ability they are musicians In the fullest sense of
the word. 1t is something unusual to hear a
quartette of vocalists evenly balanced. There
is no false desire TO attract attention or to make
points each and every number of the opera is
given with the utmost care and satisfactory eff
feet,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
QUOTATIONS AT THE BaANDrwIsz mII1s roa f,oua

PUBLIC SALE OF LoTs.--J. 7. HeaId. Tor him
self and the Chrstana River improvement Co.,
announces public sale of lots, on Saturday of
next week, the Och inst. They are located ON
the Phada., Wilmington, and Baltimore rail-
road, and the Avenue running to the river, lex
tension of Vandever Avenue.) and on Davis,
Thatcher, Heald, and 18th SITS. This is a part
of this city which in time will become very val
liable for manufacturing purposes, as well rs
for dwellings,.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

LARGE William A. Talley, of
Brandywine Hundred, has raised some very
large pumpkins, the present season. He has
several that measure two feet aud six inches
either way in circumference. He had half
a pumpkin with him in market this morning az
big around AZ barrel head which he intended
to present to the President of We the People
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
Italy.

CARDINAL M'oIosK EY TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES
-sPANIsH AFFAIRS.
ROME, Oct. 2.
1t is understood that Cardinal McCloskey will
leave for the United States about the 10th inst
Cardinal Simoni ia said to have made report to
the Vatican of his hopefulness Of an arrange
ment with Spain.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

SERMONS ron THE TIMEs.-Rev j. NJ. p Otis
has commenced series of sermons for the
times, on Sabbath evenings, in the West Pros
byterian Church. On last Sabbath evening he
preached to quite large congregation on
"Ananias and Sapphira and other Liars y he
breaches tomorrow evening on "Judas lscaliot
and other Traitors and Defaulters."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.
Flour dull and dropping; Penna family $3.50
OF 25; high grades s7.75@s so. Wheat firm;
old red, 81 As; new do, $1.20@1. 40; sprouted
81 0O@1. 10; white S1.40001.55; amber, 1.25@
S1.43. Corn steady, yellow 7215@73; mixed,
7l1$072c. Oats tirmer, mixsd 42@43c. white,
4215 0D4sc Mess pork, $22 HOOP 50. Whiskey,
~ 10.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

THE NEWARK ExuIBiTIoN.--The Fair of New
ark Grange, Patrons OF Husbandry, was.opened
yesterday and in the departments of fruits flow
ers, vegetables cereals. and the fancy work .,,of
the Sister Patrons, the display is good, and
much more than was anticipated. There were
also some very superior sheep, as well as some
very fine colts. Upon the whole it was much
more than the Patrons themselves anticipated
and the exhibition one worthy of the occa-
sion. 1t Will be again open to-day at from two
O'Clock P. NJ. until 10 this evening. At 8 o'clock
the Master will deliver all address. The public
are respectfully invited to be present.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02
A sharp Suggestion.

TO The Editor Of The tOnlneFcidl
A few more words we wish to say before the
twenty miles race comes OIL that those who
feel the wrong of it, and do not protest openly
against it, are equal in guilt to the owners and
runners Of the horses. MANAGER s. p O. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

DIR. YILLERs' LEcTURE.-The lecture by DR.. j
J. vrers at the Opera House, last evening, was
listened to by about three hundred people. His
character delineations were intensely humor-
ous and kept the audience in roars of laughter.
limitations were also given of ventriloquism
which were also very funny. The whole en-
tertanment was in fact one of fun and was
greatly relished.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

DAMAGES RECOVERED AGAINST THE P. W. Il b.
Coin the Cecil County Court, at Elkton, the
damage case of Russell Thomas Us. the p. W. u
b. Co. was concluded on Thursday. 1t
was a suit brought to recover damages for
setting fire to and burning up some thirty-three
acres Of woodland near North East belonging to
the plaintiff Damages amounting to 1896 were
awarded the Plaintiff.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

AN OLD CITIZEN OF MILL CREEK HUNDRED
DEoFAsED John Tweed, well known citizen
and for many years leading farmer of Mill
Creek Hundred died at the residence of his son
near McClellandsyillo, on Thursday morning, of
cancer of the stomach. Mr.. Tweed was the
owner of several farms, two of which were in
Chester county. He was in the 9th year of his
age, and has been leading Democrat since the
breaking up of the old Wing party. He was in
tered at White Clay Greek cemetery, to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

RETIRING CAus.-Between seven and eight
hundred cars have been retired from the peach
trade. some going to the respective roads to
Which they belong and those of the P. W. & b.
Co, into the car shops for conversion into house
cars. The demand for this kind of cars for i'm
mediate use is very great now by the p W. & b.
Co.. there being such an accumulation of freight
at Philadelphia that the Co. is cramped for
room. The alteration of the cars is being made
as rapidly as possible.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-02

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued .
call for the redemption of s5,0O0,000 in U. >.
bonds issued under the act of June 30, 1864, the
interest upon which will cease on the 1st OF Jan
uary next