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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27


At Avondale last week, little daughter of
Jacob Logan was playing with a band OF rubber
n which she had pin fastened The child
thoughtlessly put one end of the rubber in her
mouth and stretched it and then suddenly re-
leased it when the elastic flew back ami drove
Inc PIN into the ball of her eye up to its head.
ihe pin was drawn out, but her pain has been
intense, and the doctor fears the LOGS OF the
eyes sight
William IL. Slingluif, Esq. of Norristown, Pa,
who mas been for fifty years an officer of the
montgomery National Bank Qormerly tho bank
"t montgomery county, twas visited on Saturday
~ large number OF gentlemen, belonging &c
me Associated Banks OF Easton ponnsy lvauia, in
hohor OF the completion of his half century ol
service.
, Dlngee Conard d Co., nurserymon, at Wes
Grove, shipped box of trees to Nevada u few
aays since, by Adams Express company the pre-
pad charges upon which were 800. They
also shipped 2l boxes by freight, the charges
upon which were 800 each.
Nr. Marshall Hannum, of Kennett township
ohester county who this year adopted the plal
ol roinng in feeding his stock, relates tina
he led eighteen head OF cattle for sixty days
upon an acre and half Of corn sowed for tina
purpose.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

Kcnt Sv,.n,y Courts.
BUSINESS on MONDAY AND TuEsDAy EIGHT
LICENSES GRANTED.

BUSINESS on MONDAY AND TUEsDAY - EIGHT
LICENSES GRANTED.
The Kent county courts began their session at
Dover, on Monday at noon, with Judges Gilpin
and Wales on the bench. A party named John
sou, charged with resisting Dover policeman,
WAS defended by Richard Harrington, and &C.
quilted. This was Mr.. II. g first appearance in
Court in that town, since leaving Washington.
In tile suit Of Hoffecker 4 Bro. Us. the New
Castle County Insurance Co., motion for a
special jury WAS granted. The trial Of the case
is expected to begin on Thursday, and is regard
ed with considerate interest. Messrs. Smithers
aud Massey are for the plaiutiffs, and Eli Sauls-
bury and Geo H. Bates for defendants. The
in Smyrna, originally used by plaintiffs as a fac
tory. and burned in September, 1870 The de-
fendant allege that their insurance was upon
it rs an "empty building" and that the
plaiutiffs without giving notice to the Company,
or having permission endorsed on their policy.
as the Company's bylaws require, had allowed
it to be used as a sash-factory, and peach-bas-
ket factory, and that it was 30 used when the
fire occurred.
Ira Corby, indicted for selling liquor without
license, was fined 300. each in two cases, and
costs in two others. Samuel Higgins WAS fined
500 each In four similar cases, and three others
were continued to next term. Wesley Jackson,
on same charge, was fined $50. ia Que caAo, and
costs in three others.
Tie following licsnces to se liquor were
granted yesterday Justus Lowery. Milford /;
ma Thos. Fountain, Harrington VIM. G.
Fountain Dover Geo. NJ Milllngton, Smyrna
Ohas Il. Foxwell, smyrna; Edwin G.. Shaw,
harrington. Very little opposition has been
made to the granting of these licences, which
were all granted last year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
SECOND EDITION.
= .neNsail Jackson,

UNWILLING OF TIE STATUE BENT OVER by BRITISH
sYMPATHtzEBs-A GALA DAY IN RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 2G.--The formal inau-
guration Of the statue by Foley, presented to
Virginia by number of English gentlemen, took
place to-day, the imposing pageant and interest
ing ceremonies combining to make tue grandest
demonstration ever witnessed in this citv. The
attractions of the State Fair and this extraord-
nary event brought together immense numbers
OF people. There was procession, which
occupied an hour aud half in passing,
composed of all the city military, infantry and
artillery. visiting companies from Norfolk,
Petersburg, charlottesville Staunton, Williams
burg, and North Carolina the corps of cadets
of the Virginia Military Institute, with their bat.
terry the cadets OF the Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Blacksburg Va the sur
vving members Of many of the commands
OF the late war, including those
OF the Rtonewall Brigade; Catholic societies Of
Richmond; the students Of Richmond College,
singing societies, &c., besides long cortege Of
carriages and other vehicles, containing many
disting uished individuals. Gen. Joseph L. John
ston was chief marshal, and General Harvey
Heth his principal aid. Notwithstanding Cen
cided not to turn out, although it was believed
they would up to the last moment.
The procession moved to the Capitol, where
the statue stood yelled. Here Bishop Doggett,
OF the Nj. f. church South, made prayer, and
Governor Kemper, after an introductory address
presented Rev. DR.. Hoge, OF the Presbyterian
church of Richmond, as the orator OF the day.
He spoke Mt length, and as he closed the cover
ing OF the statute was suddenly withdrawn, amid
cheers and firing Of cannon.
As the veil was lifted, Mrs. Jackson, the Gen.
erals widow, and his child Julia, girl of 49,
went forward and placed garands on the pedes-
tai. The statue s declaredsto be poor likeness
OF Jackson, but fine work of art.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
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Political Notes.

Judge Robert W. Hughes OF Virginia. has
written long letter on the ilGancia question, in
which he says "Until lately had supposed
that both the South and North had had enough
OF imitation to make them avoid it for many gem
erations. At the South it overthrow all our
banks, insurance companies and moneyed cor
porations, and destroyed all our stocks OF every
kind. In this aud other ways it cost us the
loss of more capital than the abolition of slavery
itself"
Tho prohibition vote does not appear to be
very important factor in Iowa. The returns
thus far from the recent election show that the
candidate of that party poled only one hundred
aud twelve votes.
After careful review of the situation the
New York Herald Expresses the opinion that the
real choice for Speaker of the next House lies
between Mr.. Kerr and Mr.. Randall with chances
IN favor of the former, Mr. Wood and Mr.. Cox
weaken each other by both coming from Now
York
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
APaIncc OIL wheels.

rgAurlFuL sPECIMES OF GAR BuILDIsa FROM THE
SHOPS OF THE II. & u. co.
The Harlan Il Hollingsworth Go. have just
clmpeted at their car works in this city pri-
yate hotel car for A. A. Cohen, Ed, OF San
Francisco. This afternoon, t.ial trip will be
made to New Castle to timber up the Journals
and prepare tho car for its voyage to New York
aud San Francisco. Ii will be rent to New York,
tomorrow, to Mr.. Cohen, who is awaiting 1t
there with his family.
This car is one of tho hanlsomest, both in de-
sign and finish, that has ever been constructed i'll
Wilmington. Flftyfour feet long, it Affords
ample room for the several compartments into
which it is divided-parlor, dining room. sleep.
ing rooms and kitchen. Tho paror, in
one end OF the car, ia elegantly furnished. Tie
sides are Of walnut. with the panols veneered
with French walnut, carved, and with mshogany
coping. The tlcUr is nicely carpeted with brus-
sells. and the furniture upholstered with mo-
liet. The sleeping apartments are between
the parlor aud dlnlns room, which COM
along QUO side OF tho car. From this
l,a the sleeping rooms, two i'll number with
communicating doors, arc onterod. These arc
also very elegantly aud comfortably furnished
with double Ia, stationary wash stands &c.
The paues are venecred in these apartments
with birds. eye maple
In tho diuing room the sides are. built of wal
nut with panels of butternut veneer, handsome
" carved. Tue moor ~ rlciiiy caiPsteu, anu tne
furniture il upholstered in plush. just beyond
tiis apartment is the kitchen, which is supplied
with range and storage room for AL necessary
articles for the preparation of fool in the most
approved method OF the culinary art.
Tho car IL well lighted with large windows Of
the best plate glass tho wood work IL highly
polished, the patent bed eofas in the parlor aud
dining room are capable of conversion into dou-
be bods wires connect with an anuunjiator IN
tho kitchen from every apartment Of the car,
there Is an abundance OF room, and altogether
We very mu oh doubt if there Is more complete,
more conf Portable or more elegant private car III
tile country. Baker heater warns the several
apartments, and handsome chandeliers arc hung
IN the psror and dining room.
The car il mounted on slx-wheel trucks,
which will afford a safe and easy ride. Beneath
the car is a water tank for the kitchen, refrig-
orator for the carriage OF ice, and closets for the
storage OF provisions, fuel &c. Mr.. Gohens Old
car is now standing in the II. & II. yards.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
FOURTH EDITION.
knights OF P3illias.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE
The Grand Lodge of Delaware, X. OF p, met
in annual session, at 2l1 Market street, this
morning, at 10 o'clock. All the Grand Lodge
officers were present. and thirteen out of the
sixteen subordinate Lodges in the State were
represented Fifteen new members were ad
mitted. Wm. G. Wer presided.
The reports of the Grand Officers were read
and referred to appropriate committees. The
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal set forth in
his report the numerical and financial condition
of the order from which we extract the following
No. of members last reported. 1897 initiated
during the term, Is admitted by card. rein
statements, 6 Withdrawals by card 6 suspen-
sions, 60 deaths, 5 Knights in good standing,
97G.
The financial condition Of the order Was thus
shown: Receipts from limitations $3.50, from
admissions by card $40, from re-instatements
$21, from dues and fines $3,096.12, from other
sources 1927. 80. Expenditures-tax due
Grand Lodge S235.S0, for relief of brothers
$437 40, for funerals 1854, for sick benetits
$1S69 so, for relief of widowed families S15, for
other purposes 513S9 Gl. The total amount in
hand and invested is sl1 1,658.78.
The session will be continued this afternoon,
and the Grand Officers be elected and installed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
The Centenp IaJ,

VARIOUS ANNoUsoEM sSTs-GRAND DECORATIONS
FOR THE MAIN BUILDING.
For the Nam Exp ostion Building four very
elaborate pieces are being Designed, and as
soon as completed will DO placed in position.
They represent America, Europe, Asia. and Ar
rca, and each is 80 feet in height and 40 feet
wide. America is represented by Columbia,
holding in her hand the staff surmounted by the
Liberty Cap, with busts of Washington and
Franklin Europe by female figure, with busts
of Homer and Charlemagne Africa by an Egyp-
tan female with busts OF Rameses and Sesos-
tris and Asia oy a fourth female figure, with
bists OF Confucius and Mahomet.
MACHINERY HAIL..
The officers of the Bureau of Machinery have
received from France III application for 5000
feet more of space in Machinery II Ill. That
country has already 10, 900 feet, aud consequent
ly il its application is favorably considered, 1t
will give it altogether 10000 feet. There have
already been received l,23l applications for
space in this department of the Exhibition 93l
from exhibitors in the United States and 300
from foreigners. At the Vienna Exhibition
there were only 95S exhibitors in Machinery
HALL showing that the Worlds Far of 1876 will
be of much greater extent, in this department
at least, than the Vienna Exposition OF Jo73.
There are about $3.50, 900 square feet of available
space in Machinery Hail. one fourth of which
will be occupied by foreign countries, and the
balance by the United States.
THE GREAT FRENCH CAFE.
The plans have also been approved for tho i'm
mediate erection of a French cafe. 1t will be un-
der tho direction of Leon Goyard, of Paris, and
everything served will be in the French style.
The bnilding will contain large banquetting-
hall, 1870 feet long and 80 feet wide. The struc-
ture will cover ground space of 200 feet IL
width and $50 feet III depth. 1t is estimated tina
at least 4, 900 persons can be served at one time
TIE EXHIBITIONS OF LIVE STOCK
will take place in the old drove-yards OF the
Pennsylvania Railrsad Company, one third of a
mile from the main entrance OF tho Centennial
grounds. They cover % acre1, aud stalls will &C
commodate 1000 head OF EACH class of animals
The exhibition will be as follows.
Horses, from September to 10.
| Neat cattle, from september 20 to October ..
| Sheep, swine, and dogs, from October 10 10 20
| Poultry, from October 70 to November ~.
| 1t is desired that all persons intending to ex
| hbt stock shall, without delay, make prelimina
| ry applications for stalls, so that estimates may
| be made for preparations necessary for tho ad
! vantage OF all concerned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

Nine Patton, nlnety-four years old, still
dances in French circus company. which leads
to the belief that her method Id Patented.
--Pollteness is the mother of peace She
keeps familiarity and impudence from being
knocked to death, and often saves herself a
broken head
"A Vincennes, Ind mau and his wife after
stand up fight of an hour, concluded to call IL
ga draw" She drew about six handfulls of hair
out OF his head.
Touching conclusion OF an obituary notice
in an Indiana newspaper: He WAS an elder in
the Methodist church, and the leader of the
brass band in the village.
The editor Of the Bowmanvlle Statesman,
had man fined ten dollars for throwing an ink
bottle at him. Yet this editor has been
alinging ink at everybody elsa for years-only
ho didn't sling it bottled up.
The London Advertiser says that Sarna
man bet ton dollars that he could ride the fly
wheel of a saw-mil and as his widow paid the
bet, she remarked g. William was q kind hns-
band. but he did not know much about fly
wheels
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
FIFTH EDITION.
THEiVlRcIhiA CITY FIRE.
TERRIBLE CONFEDERATION
FURTHER DETAILS.
THE PEOPLE GROW -PANIC-sTRICKEN
WHEN THE WATER GIVES OUT.
By Telegraph to tie Commercial.

San FRANCISCO, Oct. 81.
special despatch to the Morning Call, from
Virginia City, says the destruction Of the city
was owing to the bad management Of the chief
engineer of The fire department, at the
BEGINNING OF THE CONFEDERATION,
which started in the undertaking establishment
on street. spreading to an adjoining livery sta
BILE. Streams of water were then turned upon
the whole, allowing the flames to communicate to
the county buildings. The fire department now
lost it's head, and the wind blowing briskly from
the west carried the flames through the town
and the water supply gave out. The engines
and hose were burned in the street, q panic
seized the citizens and the fire swept on, unim-
peded to the mills and hoisting works OF the
Consolidated California, destroying everything
in its course.
Another special despatch to the Cal from Vir
ginia City says that by
GOOD FORTUNE THE WIND SHIFTED
and the south end OF the town was saved. The
fire still swept northwardly and the town pre- =
sented a scene of the widest CONSERVATION and
panic. The streets were blocked with goods and
houeehold furniture, and recent scourge OF
typhoid fever caused the presence of many help
lobb luVauby VIII WoTo polilb W PiSooe VI
safety by their friends. The extortionate de-
mands of owners OF vehicles in one case at
least
CAUSED A MURDER.
A man on B. street was endeavoring to engage
q teamster, and unable to comply with his de-
mands in desperation drew pistol and shot him
dead.
Approximate hgures from the insurance COM
panies place the losses sustained by them in the
neighborhood of $1,000, 600. The heaviest losers
are the Etna, Imperial, and Queen land Com
mercial Union companies, which lose about s1OO-
900 each; the North British and Mercantile $780,
900; London Assurance, and Underwriters,
Agency $4,000 each; Hartford & Phoenix about
s35, 900; and other eastern and foreign Co.'s for
small amounts.
Among the local companies the Commercial
loses 100000; the Home Mutual $4,000 or
more; and the Firemen's Fund. $50, 600. None OF
the companies admit that they are at all embar-
rassed by the losses.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Fire OH Big Elk.

4 COTTON FACTORY DESTROYED ON MoSDAY-THE
ioss MOSTLY COVERED BY INSURANCE..
brief telegram from Newark to yesterday
COMMERCIAL stated the fact Of the destruction
Of John Sentman's cotton factory. The fire took
place between twelve and one O'Clock on Mon
day The factory was n large two-story stone
building, and stood on Big Elk creek, near Fair
tti,l, IN Cecl comfy.
The origin OF the fire liz unknown. Before the
halnes could be arrested, the mill with ITS ma
chlnery and etock was entirely consumed. II
was operated by Joseph Harp, OF Phiadelpha,
who leased it Of Mr. SelItmau. The loss is said
10 bo mostly covered 10y insurance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
The baltimore Election.

A FAIR DAY AND HEAVY VOTE BEING PoLLKD-DEEP
INTEREST IN THE RESULT.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.
The municipal election, to-day, is attended
with great interest, and a large vote is sure to
be poled. Business is to considerable extent
Suspended. The law requires all drinking places
to be closed from midnight Of Tuesday to the
same honr tonight, and it is generally observed,
or appears to be-
Both sides appear confident. The Reformers
claim that they are sure of a large majority, un-
less great frauds are perpetrated against them,
and say that unless they are cheated 10000
votes they will carry the city. In the 1st, 2nd.
Sd, 4th, sth and 9th, they particularly fear the
commission of frauds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Our Keviying Industries.

ANOTHER CONTRACT AWARDED TO THE HARLAN Il
HoLLISaswoRTH co.
The Harlan n Holingsnorth Co. have receiv'
ed from the Delaware River Steamboat Com
pany contract for the construction Of side
wheel steamer which will ply on the Upper Della
ware, between Philadelphia and Bristol. in con-
junction with the John A. Warner. The new
steamer will, however, be larger and more pow
erful than the Warner and will also be more
handsomely finished and furnished.
The dimensions OF the steamer will be
Length on deck, $50 feet; in beam, moulded. 30
feet; depth Of hold, 8 feet inches. She will be
provided with working beam, jet-condensing
engine, with cylinders 50 inches in diameter and
II feet stroke with Sickels independent cut Off.
The shafts, cranks and water wheels will be OF
the best wrought iron.
REVIVAL. IN CAR BUILDING.
There is very hopeful indication OF
q revival in car-building, at present,
which renders that branch of man
ufacture more cheerful to those engaged in it
than for some time past. Enough orders have
been received, we are informed by builder, to
continue the present forces employed during
the winter, but it is probable that an increased
number of hands will be taken on. 1t is an es-
pecialy gratifying fact to know that while some
Of the Eastern car shops are closed entirely,
our Wilmington shops continue in operation
and this. with the great activity in some branch
es of trade, and moderate amount OF business
in others, is very hopeful indication of more
comfortable winter than was anticipated some
weeks ago.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Suicide OF a baltimore Merchant.
cHAs. H. BRuNpIdE SHOOTS HIMSELF THROUGH TIL
HEART.

CHAs. H. BRUNDIdE SHOOTS HIMSELF THROUGH IhI
HEART.
Charles Il. Brundige, forty-seven years old,
we'll known as foreign fruit dealer, committed
suicide yesterday noon, at his home, No. 2ls
North Stricken street, Baltimore, by shooting
himself through the heart. In the morning,
Mr.. Brundige seemed to be in his usual health
and frame of mind. He breakfasted at the
usual hour, and remained in the house with the
members Of his family until about eleven
o'clock, when he went up stairs to his bedroom.
few minutes after noon his sister heard
shot while she was in the passage on the
second floor, and going into her brothers room
saw him sitting on the bed with pistol in his
left hand, which hung listless by his side, She
screamed and MIR. Brundige turned his eyes
toward her, AZ If he had heard her voice, gave
few gasps, and then fell back dead, having spok-
en- not a word. From the arrangement Of arti-
cles in the room it appeared that Mr. Brundige
had washed, shaved and dressed himself care
fully, and evidently proceeded to carry out his
intention with a cool precision and determine
ton. Mr.. Brundige was widower and leaves
three SONS, aged respectively ten twelve and fif-
teen year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
REVIVAL. IN CAR BUILDING.
The scnutzen Park Races.

FALL MEETING OF THE WILMINGTON TRoTTINd AS
socIATIoN-oPENING RACES TO-DAY
The day ia favorable for the opening races of
the Wilmington Trotting Association which take
place this afternoon at the Schutzen Park. A
large crowd of persons is expected to be pres
ent Many have driven out in carriages, hacks,
and other conveyanoes,
Three races will take place this afternoon
trots for purse of $50, by four minute horses;
for 1920, by Q 30 horses; and for 5000, by 2.40
horses. The last is expected to be very good
race.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
tlts.

FERRrS-In this ci.y, on Sunday October 2itb, John
II. Ferris aged II years.
Tho friends aud relatives Of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence NO. 1919 W. Front street, on Wednes-
day next. Services at 81 O'Clock.
SEARLES in this city, on Saturday Inst Margaret
B daughter of Charles w. and Sarah Searles,
aged II years.
The friends and relatives OF the family are re-
spectfu ly invited to attend the funeral from the
residence OF her parents at Front and Broom street,
on Wednesday, Service at the house az clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Virginia City Burn c d /.

Virginia CITY, Nevada, was visited yesterday
with q disastrous conhagraton. which swept
away all the principal portion of the place, ,nclu
ding the mills and works Of the consolidated
Virginia Mining Company, the Catholic Church,
telegraph office, railroad depot, and various
stores and other buildings: The deficiency OF
tbe water supply deprived the town of the only
defense it had against such a disaster, and the
fire continued its work of destruction until Il
burned itself out. The losses it is thought will
exceed 81 900, 900, and ten thousand persons are
rendered homeless.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
Moody ana Sankey's Meetings.

Moody and sankey revival prayer meeting IN the
Brooklyn tabernacle yesterday morning, the I'M
animous support of the clergymen being great
aid to tho evangelsts. Prayers were offered by
fathers and mothers for their children, and
prayers were offered in behalf OF men who lad
become drunkards. Mr.. Moody then prayed i'll
behalf of all for whom requests had been made
The Mayor of Brooklyn has ordered an examna-
ton of the rink building, in which the larger
meetings are to be held, to ascertain If there are
sufficient means of escape in case of emergency.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27

DR.. Sumner Stebbins, Of Unionville, Chester
county, well-known physician, as well as tenn
perance advocate, is about quitting practice. DR..
Perdue succeeds him.
The West Chester IL Philada. II. q. will not
build the proposed new station at Swartlmore
untl next Spring. They are getting live new
passenger cars and heavy new locomotive the
latter from the Baldwin works.
Several fatal cases of epizooty are reported
among Chester county horses.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-27
s,ys Aaver,isenienIs. Yo-dsy

Dubell's Brevity
Elmwood collar-brevity
Webb's Brevity
Donahoes brevity
Gouerts brevity
BuxbauT's brevity
Wheeler Il Wilson-brevlts
Gawthrop's brevity
tullmer's brevity
List OF unclaimed letters
Fosters Blood Purifier
For rent-pleasant house
Camel coal-Warner & Co
Dog cOllars-Billany
Hand fiutes-bill my
For rent-FlTst class piano
Registers notce-Albert Smith
A tea meeting in Grace chapel
Maryland Il Del X R-Time table