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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

30 Cases Oatawba Champagne.
TNHlS WINE 10 full, equal to the troneh
i and imported ChampaGne
Dec 18 g. eEHGERS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Powder Mill Explosion.

EXPLOSION IN THE "HAaLEy" YARD OF THE
MEssRs DUPONT.
Last evening, about 90 minutes past O'Clock,
three bright flashes of light were observed up the
Brandywine, each succeeded by an explosion
which percephbly shook the buildings especially
in the Western part of the city. This morning, a
COMMERCIAL reporter visited the Dupont powder
yards on the Brandywine, and found that dust
ing mill, or rather two busting mills driven by a
single shaft, had exploded, and although there
WAS no person in the mills at the time and conse-
quently no lives were lost, yet the damage done
was greater than usual. The mills are built with
very thick, substantial walls with flat roof that
instantly lifts off, in case of explosions. This
time however the roof went Off, and the walls
were completely shattered and knocked down,
rendering the construction OF new mills
necessary. The third flash and re-
port noticed was caused, probably, by
the explosion of some loose material. The only
other damage done was the breaking of large
number Of panes of glass and some sash in the
Henry Clay Factory and other buildings in the
vicinity. With the improvements which modern
science has introduced, and the increased pre-
cautions taken against accident, these explosions
are seldom serious, nowadays.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
The CIea-ficId Coal Region.

THE STRIKE SUBSTANTIALLY ovER-woRK BEING
RESUMED, AND Likely TO BE PUSHED VIGOROUS
LY.
In the Clear1ield coal region, the strike of the
miners seems to be broken up. New men,
mostly Italians, have arrived at some of the
mines and will be protected in working. Mr..
Coleman teegraphs to the Philadelphia Ledger.
from Tyrone, that the strike may be considered
at an end. He adds
Fifteen men who were driven away from the
Excelsior mine last week were taken back
again to-day by Mr.. Fisher, one of the firm.
They were all armed with Spencer breech-
leaders, and are determind to remain. The
thirty-one Italiaus from Philadelphia, now at
Tyrone, are to be taken to the Powelton mines
at Sandyridge tomorrow morning. New men
were also placed in some of the other mines.
This action Of the operators has created con-
sternation among the miners that have been ON
the strike as they have no idea how many more
men will be brought into the region. Parks, the
State organizer, who has been very active all
through the difficulty in urging the men to con-
tinue firm, was arrested this morning at Osceola
by the Sheriff and taken TO Clearfield and placed
in jail, bail being refused. Tho men arrested
on Monday and taken to the same place are still
in Jail, no one having yet appeared to go bailfor
them.
The Sheriff remained all day at the Excelsior
and Ocean colleries for the purpose of seeing
that the new men were not moested. These
two collieres will be at work tomorrow to their
full capacity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
FrightfuI scene mt "A Dedication.

THE WOODS ADJOINING sEr ON F1RE-AN APPALL-
ING sPECTACLE-THREE HORSES BURNED TO
DEATH AND ABOUT DOZEN BADLY CRED
EIGHTEEN CARRIAGES DESTROYED.
Tho Reading papers report terrible scene at
the dedication OF st. Michaels church, in Upper
Bern, Berks county, on Sunday afternoon.
While they were in progress, the people being
assembled inside the church, II fire broke out in
the woods adjoining the edifice some two hun
dred yards away. The fire is supposed to have
originated by some one carelessy throwing a
high and the flames were soon famed into fu-
rious blaze, which looked at one time as if the
whole forest was on fire. Quite close to the
woods was railing to which the teams of those
i'll attendance were hitched, while many OF the
animals were tied to trees. These poor brutes
were soon on fire and three of them were
burned to death, while about twenty
were 30 badly burned that they may not recover
from the injuries received. The spectacle when
at its height Was appalling one. The poor
animals who could not free themselves suffered
the most excruciating agony while burning up,
their shrieks being something terrible to hear,
which were continued until death relieved them
of their misery. Those who caught fire and
were enabled to tear loose or were cut loose, ran
away wild with fright and utterng the most
heartrending cries Of mingled pain and terror
other animals covered with flames ran round in
torture and crying with anguish.
There were between four and five thousand
persons present at the dedication services, which
were interrupted by the cry of fire, the shrieks
of the horses and the excitement which follow
ed. The estimated loss in horsee carriages
timber &c, il $1,000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Philadelphia Topics.

Tho markets are odorous with pine. ples
The Herald hears report that Judge Briggs
will be impeached.
Woodruff parlor cars supersede the Pullman,
on the West Jersey road.
There were 373 deaths in the city last week,
10 more than the week previous.
Tile U. s. Centennial Commission, Gen.
Hawley presiding, is now in session.
The Abbotsford came in yesterday morning,
from Liverpool, with 237 passengers and a full
cargo.
Richard Schel tinsmith residing at 1924
North Second st., hung himself in his yard, yes
terday morning.
The Star believes that the Centennial will
result in making Philadelphia city of one mil
lion inhabitants.
The Farmount Park Association has refused
to allow the city to erect gas holder in the Park
for the Centennial.
Chandler Hart 4 Co., boot and, shoe deal
ers, 42S Market street, haye suspended. Liabi-
lities over 100000.
THE river Schuylkill is uncommonly low,
and very little water passes over the dams. A
water famine is apprehended.
A l.. Bonaffon has been elected President
of the Philadelphia and Darby Railroad Com
pany, vice S. Gross Fry, resigned.
The American Baptist Board of Publication
has made arrangements to erect a superb white
marble building, five stories high, on Chestnut
street, west of Broad.
The Mayor has received and will accept,
an invitation to attend the Centennial ami
versary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Govern
or Hartranft and staff will go, also
Tho two original doors Of the Chew house,
which bore the brunt of the attack of the
American forces at the battle of Germantown,
have been placed in the National Museum.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Political Notes.

The Media american represents the Republi-
can organization OF that county as in a fair way
to harmonize all differences and go into the con
test this year with old-fashioned unity and vgor.
Strang appears to be the favorite for State
Treasurer.
Mr.. Bayards strength does not extend above
Claymont. The Delaware County Dem ocrdt
comes out in favor of Gen. Hancock as the DEM
ocratic candidate for tho next Presidency.
In regard to the proposed Liberal Republican
Convention at Wllllamsport, recently referred to
in the COMMERCIAL, the Philadelphia Times
says a. II nobody knows anything moro about
the aforesaid Wiamsport Convention than Mr..
Mcclure does, there will be no great stir in Her
dies hub of the lumber business when it comes
or II Mr. Mcclure is to engineer it, he should
at least be advised Of the exact day it ID to be
held"
Judge Cyrus L. Pershing, of Schuylkill
county il now being named for the Democratic
gubernatorial nomination in Pennsylvania He
is all excellent man, but the people OF Schuyl-
kill would object strongly to letting him leave
their bench.
General Harlan the Republican nominee for
Governor of Kentucky, is native Of that State,
and splendid specimen of her public men. lie
will take the stump in person, and, although
he has slim chance of being elected, will
make things lively for his Democratic op-
ponent.
We doubt il there is another man in the Ua-
tied States who would make better President
than Henry Wilson, and, if his health had not
failed after his extraordinary labors in the last
campaign, he would now be the most formidable
candidate in the ield.-The Independent.
Vice-President Wilson'S trip through the South
may prove to be national blessing. Prominent
journals of both parties have expressed their
confidence in him as an impartial observer, and
any public expression he may make of his views
on his return cannot but have great and import.
ant influence. The Springfield Qll.) Journal
gives this endorsement in advance OF anything
Mr.. Wilson may say :" Mr. Wilson may not be
in position to bring his views prominently be-
fore the people in Congress or elsewhere, but
whenever he has occasion to speak of his obser-
vatons in the South there will be an ASSURANCE
on the part of both the people OF the North
and the South that his opinions are made up de-
hhoratey and without prejudice"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20

Cassius 4. Stubbs, Esq, and wife, of Fulton
township, Lancaster county, started on Monday
last for Colorado Springs, Colorado Territory,
where they intend to reside.
1t is remarked OF Sampson Moore, the Oldest
citizen Of West Nottingham township, Chester
county, who died on Friday last, in his 95th
year, that he never drank intoxicating liquors
nor used tobacco.
An excursion by railroad from Oxford to
South Amboy, via Philadelphia, and thence by
steamer up tho Hudson river, is advertised
by VIM. II. Miles and Isaac Richards of
Kenneth Square, to take place on Wednes-
day, juno I'd.
In tho recent School Directors, convention
at West Chester, the thirteen female directors
of the county were all present, One vote was
cast for Miss Belle Hoffman for County Super
intendent. In Tioga county Miss Sarah J. Lewis
was elected County Superintendent, at salary
of $1,000.
The members OF the Supreme Lodge Knights
of Pythias participated in parade of the Order
bers were in uniform, and the procession was a
large one and presented a very fine appearance
Smith and Jackson the husbands of the wo-
men drowned at GAINESVILLE on Sunday night, and
telegraphed to Tuesdays COMMERCIAL, have
been arrested for mansaughter. None of the
bodies have been recovered except that of Mrs.
Smith.
Arthur Roseberg, Swedish sailor, returned
to Boston week ago from cruise, and found
his afianced married to another man. He shot
and severely wounded her yesterday, and then
attempted suicide, but is expected to recover.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Daily Commercial.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard n. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. Ferris.
'~- For Terms, etc., see Second Page.
Personal.

Rev. j. s. Inskip, the Evangelist, was in
town yesterday and stopped with his aunt, Mrs.
Foster, at 822 West Fifth street, He made calls
upon many OF his friends during his stay. His
departure WAS taken, this morning.
1t was reported at the Opera House, las
evening, that Mark Twain was present, which he
wasn't.
The funeral OF John @. Breckinridge took
place yesterday, at Lexington Ky, and was at
tended by an immense assemblage Of people.
Jeremiah Hamilton, a well-known colored
broker aud banker of Wall street, New York.
died yesterday, aged 62. lie was reputed to pos
sess s2O0O,0 900 and to be the richest colored man
the United States. Early in life he was
slave in the West Indes
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Attenplcd suicide.

A DUTCH coMNEDIAN SWALLOWS LAUDANUM.
Last night, man named Charles Fox sought
to take his life at his boarding place, with Mrs.
Ward. LOG Market street. by swallowing
laudanum. Fox has been acting at the
Adelphi Theatre and is well known as the
Dutch Commedian character in which he was
a great favorte with frequenters at that place.
One night this week benefit YVES given linn at
Odd Fellows Hall by the White Rose Assembly,
from which he realized about forty dollars.
Since that time, it is said, he has drank
considerable liquor. and this with the receipt,
yesterday, of a telegram announcing the death
of sister in a hospital at New York. is sup
posed to have led to the attempt upon his life.
An emetic was promptly administered, and Fox 3
death was prevented, but he is confined to his
room to- day. He will recover.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
A nlilsenlents.

The Big Bonanza will be mined at the OPP
era House, ON both tomorrow and Saturday eve
nngs. The California people who have seen it
say it ID a greater speculation than anything in
the Comstock lode. The performance is by an
excellent Company, from Dalys Fifth Avenue
Theatre, New York, one of whom. in particular
Miss Sara Jewett, is an excellent actress.
Last evening, our people listened to Colonel
Sellers demonstrations where the millions"
lay, aud We venture to say that very seldom has
any thing on tho stage been more heartily
laughed at and enjoyed. Mr.. Raymond does
not need our saying that he has created Il char
acter as distinct and al truly resembling an ideal
figure IN American life AZ Rip Van Winke, or
Sol0n Shingte. He places himself in the rank of
the half dozen of our greatest comedians by the
force and brilliancy of his portraiture. The
other acting, last evening WAS good. The To-
male parts, by Mrs. Sol Smith-a veteran ac-
tress, and always reliable-hIiss Gordon and
Miss Clayton, were well sustained, and 10 W was
that OF the villain of the piece, by Mr.. Sheridan,
though it is only too evident, after witnessing
the play, that it il nothing Of .
drama The intensely Mark Twain
ish scenes and episodes, OF which 1t is COM
posed, are only extravagant chunks of absurdi-
iy, wit, and sensation, strung together but
scarcely having cohesion The characters show
knowledge OF red life, the situations are full Of
humor, and the hits in the dialogue are often
palpably funny, but as for dramatic work, we
suppose the author himself does not consider it
one. Not that we underyalue it however, on
that account it has merits of q decided and
unique sort, and it is sure always to bring re-
sponsiye appreciation from those who sec and
hear it.
Mr.. Sheridan, the villain last night, WAS here
Mr.. Fechter, several weeks ago. He
il a good actor, but has cold-blooded manner.
The pretty young woman who served the turnips
and water is his wife,
The idea is that the Christian Senator, Dill
worthy, is Pomeroy Of Kansas He was n won
derfully good man.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
The Peach LOuse.
ITs REAPpEARANoE IN CAROLINE oou,

1Ts REApPEARANcE IN CAROLINE COUNTY.
The aphis, or peach louise, which spread havoc
among the nurseries and young peach orchards
in Caroline county, Nd, last spring, has, says
the Denton Union, made its appearance
again this season and is ready for
an attack upon the young peach stock.
With the increasing warm weather there
are fears OF millions of this pest the coming
summer. What will be the result of their dep
relations upon the older peach trees or upon
the growing crop of peaches, cannot now be
foretold. Tho Union believes there has not
been an effectual remedy yet discovered to dis
patch them
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
FOURTH EDITION.
France.
FOR THE AMERICAN CENTES-


TWO COMMISSIONERS FOR THE AMERICAN CENTEN-
NAL DECIDED UPON.
PARIS, May 20.
The Superior Commission upon the Interna-
tional Exhibitions yesterday decided to ap-
point two commissioners to represent France
at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, one
Of whom must reside in the United
States, and the other in France. Resolutions
were also adopted to render the mission effective.
The commission will ask the Assembly for
credit OF S6Oc,0O for the expenses of the French
representatives
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20

On Monday evening, in the session of the City
Council. Messrs. f. ]. Hinkson, Jr., and Barton
had a "personal encounter" in which they Crap
pied with each other, reeed to the railing,
swayed against chandelier, jostled the desks
and stirred up the hat rack. They we're then
grasped by the Chief of Police and several other
witnesses of the affray, who separated them
with the greatest difficulty. Mr.. Barton's face
was scratched in the encounter, the blood flow
ing quite profusely.
The depot and telegraph Office Of the Reading
Railroad, at Excelsior Station, near Shamokin,
Pa, were burned on Tuesday night, it is sup
posed by incendiaries.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
The Kent County IL. Il.

AN INDEPENDENT ROUTE ANTICIPATED AT AN EAR
LY DAY.
The Smyrna Times says it is generally un-
derstood that the trains on the Kent County
Railroad, from Chestertown to ..Masseys,
will be, shortly, run on through
to Clayton, over the Bombay Hook
extension instead of connecting at Masseys
with the Kent IL Queen Anne's road, on to Town
send, as now. By this plan the Kent Company
can have an independent ronte, which induces
the change, we understand. The distance from
Maeeeys to Clayton is nine miles.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Mrs Beecher Relieve. Him Innocent.

That she is perfectly confident Of her hus-
bands innocence cannot be doubted. That she
would be ready to quit him at once and forever
II she thought him guilty is, from her
known character, equally plain. Whatever the
effort cost her, Mrs. Beecher is not one who
would meekly suffer and endure ali offense
which she characterized in Tilton's case as the
chief OF sins. And though her attitude has
no legal bearing on the case, there are few
who will not regard her conduct as additional
evidence in her husbands favor.
Crimes such as laid at the door OF Mr..
Beecher may be committed without detection by
the wife but when finally they are discovered,
a hundred circumstances at once flash upon her
mind to lend presumptiye proof of guilt. 1t is
impossible that this should not be 30. No man
ever did or ever will commit this oifense without
thosc tell-tale evidences 1t is plain that in
THIS case none are found. The calm, patient,
unwearied devotion which Mrs. Beecher exhibits
towards her husband proves that to her at le asst,
the charges are false and the prosecution NAL
iclous.-ChicdgO inter Ocean,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
New Announcements, To-day.

Large sale OF Elmwood collars-Brevty.
Tax collectors notce-Chandler and Stiley.
Works of art-public sale.
Williams a Co.'s iuid-Brevity.
Shoes, PenDington-Brevity.
The cheapest place, Donahoe's-Brevitg.
Wanted a woman for ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Spring bottoms for coOers-Brevty.
No humbug, 90 cent store-Breviiy.
Fullmer's Dlnners-Brevity.
Funeral notices.
Porch and lawn chairs-Breviiy.
New hats, Dubell-Brevity.
Singles 4 Sons Brevlty.
Latest styles hats-Webb's Brevity.
Buxbaums Clothlng-Brevity.
Large sale of Real Estate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
9saths.

STEPHENS.-In this city, on Wednesday, May 10th,
1875, Mrs. Rebecca Stevens, aged 90 years.
The relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from her late res
idence, corner cd and Walnut Streets on Saturday
next, at clock, to proceed to Old Sweeds church
cemetery.
MILLER-In this city, on the 18th inst, Isaac MIL
Ter, in the 10Th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence gil
Tatnall St., Friday afternoon to ave the house at
O'Clock.
SD year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend his funeral on Friday
afternoon at O'Clock, from his late residence, No.
245 Tatnall street lnterment at Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20

A LADY BBUTALLY siURDERED-THE SUPPOSED
GUILTY PARTY UNDER ARREST.
On Wednesday horrible murder WAS commit
ted near Trappe,in Upper Providence township,
Montgomery county. The Norrstown Herald
gives partial particulars of the affair, the full
details Of which were still unknown at last
accounts.
On the day named, Mr.. Jas. r. Weikle, with his
wife and others of his family went to Norris
town. They left at home Mary Ann Whitby a
sister to Mrs. .Weikle, aged about thirty-fve
years. and the hired lad, Thomas Francis Curley,
aged about eighteen. At o'clock in the after
noon, Miss Whitby was found in an out kitchen,
dead, with cuts over both temples, and also up
on the chin and ear, the terrible wounds having
been made with an axe.
Yesterday morning Officer Bradley arrested
man named John Herpst complaint of
woman who said he was following her. He was
found trying to enter yard, and said he came
from Reading and was peddling brushes, He
answered the description, too, given by Curley
of tramp whom the latter charges with having
committed the murder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Improvement In the south.

From the Philadelphia Ledger, May lei
The efforts being made by Vice President
Wilson to bring about better understanding
bet ween the masses Of the people South and
North, are worthy of all praise. He has been
making visits in Kentucky, Tennessee and
Arkansas, and comes back expressing his con-
vlction that the people in the places he visited
are making strong efforts to improve their
sections by cultivating the ways and arts of
peace, and with the welcome intelligence that
there is better condition Of order, hope and
confidence prevailing there than at any time
since the war
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20

To BE CoMPLETED.-The new boat which was
begun at Moore's ship-yard, year or two ago,
and which has been lying in frame Will now be
finished, and workmen are engaged in panking
it. The boat was originally intended for pack
et for ferry line between Wilmington and
Pennsgrove, but when the Jerseymen declined
to take as much stock in the boat as was thought
would sufficiently interest them in the proposed
enterprise, the effort WAS abandoned, although
every share could have been sold in Wilmington
we understand. The boat will now be finished
as a small schooner and will be for sale.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
GSfMrStntls.
EXCURSION

EXCURSION
TO oBOTH.
The annual excursion of "The RehobOth Beach
Camp Meeting Association will take place on
TUESDAY, MAY 18TH
Excursion train will leave Wilmington of s O'Clock
A. NJ, returning, will leave Lewes at O'Clock PM.
Fare for the round trip to Lewes and return $500.
Tickets for sale by X. X. Robinson Il Co, W. H.
Billany and c. f. Rudolph. my1s6t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
Mrs. Lincoln Declared insane.

Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, has
Deer been adjudged insane by the County Court at
1Ihicago, and will be placed in the hospital at
batavia Ill. The case came up on a petition
from her son, Robert Lincoln, praying for test
OF the question Of her sanity. When the verdict
was announced, Robert took the hand of his
mother m affectionately, and she exclaimed, Oh.
tobert to think that my son should ever have
.d,o done this p The poor lady's insanity began at
the time of her husbands assassination.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-20
The HeycrIn Case

Before Judge Briggs, in Philadelphia, yoster-
day, the Heverin case was up. Mr. Cassidy,
attorney for Mr.. H., said he had prepared the
Judges bill of specifications, and had prepared
his answer, which was then read. Mr.. Cassidy
said the answer raised no issue OF fact, but dis
tinctly dsclaimed any intention of affront
to the court, and he did not know
that there was anything more than the law to be
considered. The judge seemed to be somewhat
Modified, and held the matter under advisement
until this morning at 10 o'clock.