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Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1875-07-27
FOURTH EDITION.


CONTINUATION OF THE BLOODY REcITAL-soME
PRETTY CONCLUSIVE TESTIMONY AS TO LEES
GUILT
The trial OF Jno d. Lee for the murder oil tile
overland emgrants at Mountain Meadow twenty
years ago, continues ut Beaver, Utah. Yesterday
Ann Elizabeth Hoog was put upon the stand and
gave this important testimony
Was at the meeting called before Lee and the
Indians started for the massacre it was stated
at the meeting that tile emigrants were to be
destroyed an express was sent to Brigham
Young, and Lee at the head Of the soldiers and
Indians started after the massacre meeting
was called to hear Lees report Lee
stood ND and said he wanted the In
dians TO rush OH the emigrants they would
not; he then put up handkerchief; a man came
out tho emigrants were promised peace II they
gave up their arms they agreed, and marched
ont along with the soldiers, who shot them down
at signal and the Indians killed tho woman {;
he said one man had baby in hls arms after
tho first fire Lee said, "Give up that child
the man replied, 'If die this child dies with
me ; / know you, John d. Lee, despite your
paint Lee said he had to shoot the man and
child; while Lee was reporting President
Young arrived, and saw the children in wag-
on in front of the meeting house; one
boy eight years old pointed to indian
Joe and said, "That man killed my papa he
has got my papa's pants on y Lee said, Don't
talk to tho children y he wanted them to forget
about the massacre.
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A SAD CASE IN DELAWARE coUNTY-A BLACKSMITH
DtEs WHO WAS BITTEN THREE YEARS AGO.
On Saturday last Samuel Hance blacksmith,
residing at Thornton, Delaware county, died with
the symptoms of hydrophobia. He was native
of Brandywine Hundred. the nephew of Andrew
Hance, residing on Poplar St, in this city, and
three years ago was employed in Il blacksmith
shop at McDowellville. in Seventh Ward One
day. while shoeing a horse, little dog came
running under the animal and snapped at him,
making print of his teeth on Hances hand
but not breaking the skin or causing any blood
to flow. Afterwards, 1t was reported, or perhaps
ascertained, that the dog was mad and from
that wound, it is now said, Hance died. lie had
thought about it at times, since, and probably
NAV have been somewhat sensitive TO the idea
of danger from hydrophobia, as he had been BIT
ten, some seven years ago, by a cat which was
considered mad"
Last Thursday afternoon, symptoms like n.y.
drophoba began. He felt desire to snap at
other persons, like dog, and his men noticed
that upon attempting to take drink, he shud-
dered and could not swallow the water. On
Friday morning, shortly after shoeing horse
he was seized with violent spasm, which lasted
for some time. He was taken to his home and
medical assistance was procured at once IN the
persons of Drs. Hoskins and Horner, but all ef-
forts proved unavailng. and the poor man, after
suffering untold agonies from numerous con-
vulsions, died on Saturday evening about 95U
o'clock. During the intervals between the con-
vulsions he was perfectly rational, and it was at
his own request, that he, at the last, was tied
down to his bed. He conversed with his friends,
telling to them the circumstance of how and
where he was bitten by the dog, and at times
grew quite communicative. Upon seeing water
he was Immediately seized with violent spasms,
which was regarded az proving the case one of
genuine hydrophobia Deceased was a young,
vigorous man, only 23 years old, and leaves Il
wife and babe to mourn his sad death.
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a292.12

iEsrIMoNY NOT GIVEN IN THE ISyEHTIGArioN-
COMPLAINTS OF EXTRA PAY TO MEs-Mc KEsNhr
HK-RMPLoYED.
The affirmative testimony in tho City Neser-
y1ir investigation closed last evening, but
we are informed that there are more witnesses
who possessed knowledge on one OF the charges
declined to come forward, in consequence OF the
courso which has been pursued toward witness
es by the Eoery Eoening, and especially toward
Mr.. John W. Hawkins. They were willing to
testify but not willing to encounter Systematic
misrepresentation and attack in reckless news
papers. For this reason, We are advised by the
Chairman of the Committee they declined to give
their testimony.
1t is further stated to us, as a fact proper to
he made public, that man namei VIM. Camp
bel who has cart and sprinkler employed
on tho reservervoir, and is paid for them, with
their horses and drivers at tho regular rate Of
s2,40 each, drives one himself, but is paid, also
~ u laborer, though he does not work az la
boror at all, thus receiving $3.50 per day extra
McKenney, the man engaged in the disgrace
rul fracas, few weeks ago, and who was Or
dered to be discharged by the Water Committee,
has been again taken on the work.
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Daifu Commercial.


REGULAR MEETING, LAST EvEsiSa-PRoposzD AL
ITERATION OF SCHOOL HoUsEs-cosr OF BOOKS,
No
At the meeting of the Board OF Education, last
evening, Mr.. Ruth from the fuel committee, re-
ported that the contract for furnishing coal had
been awarded to @. Warner & Co.. for a5 Sc per
ton.
The proper officers were instructed to draw
upon the City Treasurer for $6, 989- 80 taxes for
the year 1875, also for $1l788, taxes for 1874,
mud a check in favor OF the Treasurer OF the
BOARD. was ordered to be drawn for SIC, 900 to
meet note now due, also one Of similar char
acter for $1,000 to meet note coming due Aug
nst 9th.
The Committee appointed at the last regular
meeting of the Board, to consider and report
upon the proproty of making certain alterations
IN the class rooms of schools Nos. 8, 8, 10, and
l2. reported In fsvor OF said alterations and
that the cost would not exceed $3.50 for each
school, The report concluded with a resolution
creating committee OF five to procure esti-
mates.
The report was adopted, and on motion of Mr..
ruth, left in the hands of the committee making
the report.
The Superintendent stated that in the appoint
ment of teachers inequality existed in the
salaries OF Misses Brown, Countiss, and Lack
lan their salaries not being equal to that OF ot-
or teachers OF like grade. Tire inequality be-
ing an error, the Committee on Teachers WAS in
rtructed to mako the necessary correction.
The subject of repairing heaters being intro
duced by Mr. Baird on motion of Mr.. Frock the
subject was referred to a committee of five, with
instructions to report at next meeting plan for
the better and more uniform heating of the
school houses. Messrs Frock, Ruth, Chandler,
Pierce and w. j. Morrow were appointed said
committee.
The Superintendent made the following re-
port OF money received and expended for books
and stationery during tho last year
nprt tt,rl
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The RehObOth Camp.
THE SERVICES OF SATURDAY AND sUNDAY-sEHMoNs
ny REV. E. srUBBs, REV. DIR. NAyLoh, AND 9TH,
ERa-kgRIvALs AND DEPARTURES.
Correspondence of the Commercial.
Nrunnnrn BEACH CAMP GROUND,

THE SERVICES OF SATURDAY AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ny REV. Z. sruBBs, REV. DIR. ShfLoh, AND 9TH
ERs ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
Correspondence of the Commercial.
REnoBorn BEAcH CAMP GROUND,
Monday, July %.
Saturday morning dawned with clouded skies
and considerable fall of rain. The dampness
made things a little uncomfortable for while,
but no water stands on the ground for any length
of time; it is absorbed or runs OIL almost az it
falls. BY eight o'clock the clouds had all disap-
peared, and we had a beautiful day. There was
quite fitting Saturday morning, many people
leaving and some of the tents vacated by those
who had occupied them from the beginn ng
These tents were at onco re-tahep, ana oaher
parties moved in them.
DR.. Matlack preached Saturday morning, rev.
T. B. Hunter in the afternoon, and Rev MIR.
Green at night. These sermons were all favor
ably spoken of The ladies' held a very interest
ing meeting at half past six o'clock Z. M. IN the
Tabernacle. ~
The hacks brought large additions to the
crowd on Saturday afternoon.
Yesterday (Sunday) began and ended with
| smiling skies, Il very pleasant air, and proved an
exceedingly interesting day. The eight O'Clock
| morning meeting, WAS an unusually pleasant
| season, the time until the hour for preaching,
being fully occupied with testimony for Christ
At ten O'Clock, preaching services began. hev.
| Z. Stubbs OF Smyrna, preached from the words
"Fight the good fight &c The congregation
was large. aud listened to the sermon with much
attention and interest. At half past one O'Clock
Rev. r. W. Todd conducted childrens meet
ing. This was both spirited and spiritual. A
number of the larabs Of the flock, were made
happy in Jesus. p....
| At three o'clock, Rev. Dr. Naylor, OF Fayette
street church, Baltimore, preached from these
words ''Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desiret
to have you, that he may sift you as wheat
but have prayed for thee that thy faith ran nor
and when thou art converted, strengthen til.
brethren"
The sermon was well delivered in sc
touching and tender style that the congrega
ton listened, in tears almost the entire time.
| At half past six o'clock another ladies meeting
took place, but this time there was general at
tendance, and very precious meeting was TIN
result. At night Rev. Mr. Caldwell agail
preached All earnest excellent sermon.
This morning many are leaving for hoihe'
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26 12

RURAL NoTEs ON THE W. X W. r. R-The oats
crop is generally lying in swaths and is consid-
cred very fine crop.
1t is beginning to tassel and large yield is ex-
pected.
Norris Palmer, the agent at Hockessin has a
very pretty floral device in the station house,
which is much admired by all beholders. 1t
needs sunshine though.
The agent at Ashland cultiyates carefully a
" rockery at the end of the station house.
The cooperative flower bed at Grecnbank is
flourshing, and there was great joy over the
first lady-slipper.
Fruit all along the road is abundant, the peach
and apple trees groaning beneath their load.
In the midst OF such an abundance the train
hands are often remembered.
Mt. Cuba wears well. The more it is rubbed
the brighter it looks, and is after all the best
place on the road for pic-nics.
JEFF Pennington at Hockessin, il nothing hap
pens, will have another large yield Of grapes,
this fall.
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SECOND EDITION.
City Politics.

ELECTION OF A DEMOCRATIC CITY EXECUTIVE COM
MITrEE
Another meeting Of the Democrats OF the city
WAS held at 211 Market street, last evening.
James W. Ware presided. The committee ap-
pointed at the meeting on Friday night reported
the following Executive COMMITTEES, which was
accepted
First Ward Jacob Butt, Henry Blair, Ralph
Mccall, Jas. A. Plunkett Michael O'Connell.
Second Ward d.-Wlliam Bareford, Charles
Cannon, Roger Fitzpatrick, William stlley,
Thomas A. Commages.
Third ward.--J. II. Rowlenson, THOMAS
James, Josiah Mccall, Jas. McClinch. VIM.
Woodward.
Fourth Ward.-Henry Buxbaum, Michael
Whalen, Philip Traynor VIM. Morrow, Chris
tian Messick.
Fifth Ward-John II. Frazer, Samuel $.
Adams A. Given, John W. Carey, Joseph l..
Carpenter.
Sixth Ward Harry s. Truitt, George Hepbron,
Thomas Morine, William McShea Thomas Cor
ry.
Seventh Ward-Thos J. Bowen, Jehu Pyle,
d. T. Bradford, Albert ThatcherS. d. Springer.
Eighth Ward--Geo. @. Ward, Vincent Walker,
Edwin +. Morrow, james Kennedy, John N.
Zeigler.
Ninth ward-Jesse W. Johnson. VIM. T. Bay
lis, Niyin Gamble, James j. Walker, George
Cloud
Tenth Ward-John Ruth, John G. Doyle, d.
Findley, Philip LYNCH Martin Bunce.
The committee was empowered to fill yacan-
ces and also to select its own officers.
On motion Of II. B. McIntire, the nomination
election was fixed for Saturday, August 7th, the
same to be by ballot at the City Hall. The polla
will be opened at IL Nj. and close at p NJ. One
judge from each ward will be named by the
Chairman of the Executive Committee.
The meeting adjourned until Friday.
THE NEW CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR.
Bills were posted, this morning. in several con-
spicuous places announcing James Leake az a
new Mayoralty candidate. This created consid-
cradle interest, especially since mono of the
Democratic party managers knew the gentleman
announced. 1t was finally found out that the
announcement was practical Joke perpetrated
upon young printer named James Leake who
was formerly employed at the GdSette Office but
more recently at the Advertiser. 1t is under
stood that tho Aduert,sers printers were the
perpetrators of the joke.
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Fire IN Hartford County.

noHERu HOLLANDS BARN BuRNED-ALI THE
YEARS CROPS DESTROYED
About midnight, of Sunday the barn and gran
ary of Robert Holland, an old and respected far
MGR Of Hartford county, near Bel
air. was burned, and all their
contents completely destroyed. Mr.. Holland
had Just flushed his harvesting on Saturday,
and the grain was stored in the granlry, with a
quantity left over from last year. Several wag
ons and all his farming implements were also de-
stroyed. Mr.. and Mrs, Holland during the pro-
eress of the flames made strenuous efforts to
rescue from the flames favorite colt, aud also
A calf Their endeavors were crowned with
success, but they both were severely burned,
The family mansion was not touched by the de-
vouring clement Mr.. Hollands loss is esti-
mated at sj,UU0 upon which there is an ins'1-
rance of 81 Geo.
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buuTV1uIy DoIuI4O 7" UT u T'31r4 - " o
Hon. Francis Thomas, lately q. $. Minister
to Peru, arrived in New York yesterday.
Assistant Secretary Cowan. Of the Interior
Department, has returned to Washington.
The river at Memphis was stationary yoster..
day morning. and there were no further fears of
Il serious flood.
George H. Mumford, Nico President of the
Western Union Telegraph Company died on
Sunday, in Paris, after short illness.
John H. Ship was arrested at Avon, in Leh-
anon county, Pa, yesterday, for attempting to
commit u feonous assault upon girl nine
years old. He confessed his guilt He is mar
ried and 25 years of age.
man named johnson, his w.fe and five
children, were crossing the Coosawattee river,
in Gordon county, Ga IN a wagon, few days
since, when the wagonbed tloated of and all
the children were drowned. Tho bodies OF
four of them we're recovered.
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9eaths.

poNAuoE --t,n Tuesday, July 2ltn, 1875, James
Emmet, son OF Edward and Margaret Donahoe,
aged years. -
1he friends and relatives OF the FAMILY are re-
snectfnly Invited TO attend the funefal from his
rents residence. 3 Z Market street, on wednesday
afternoon, the 2sth inst, at O'Clock.
sILvER.-In this city, July 26th, 1875, Hannah X
Silver wife OF John A. silver and daughter OF Rev
Edward Kennard
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
specifuls invited TO attend the funeral, from tnt
reside ce of her parents 14l2 Delaware avenue, or
Thursday morning, the 29i inst, at eleven O'CLOCK
wARE.-In this city, of lock-jiw, James P. Ware
in MS 30th year
Friends and relatives OF the family are Invited tt
attend the funeral, from his late residence, No
IU5 E. Front street on wednesday morning, at II
O'Clock, to proceed to White Clav Creek Church.
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ELECTION or A DEMOCRATIC CITY ExEcUrIvE COM
| hITTEE.
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CEDAR LAKE, n. J.--ITs LOCATION AND ArihAo'
TIoNs--A REGATTA ON THE LAKE.
Cores pondence Of the Commercial
CEDAR LAKE, N. j., July 2l.
This beautiful spot ID situated on the Blue
Mountains. one and a half miles from the thriv-
ing village of Blairstown, Warren Co., N j.
The house is wen adapted for the purpose, with
verandah. surrounding the building. The
grounds are nicely laid out, aud line livery Is
attached to the establishment. The lake ID sit-
uated about one hundred feet from the house,
and a fine lot of boats are kept for the accom-
modation of the guests. Boating il one OF the
chef attractions, and the annual regatta tooh
place ON July 22nd and 23rd, between the guests
of the house. They formed two classes, heaIy
weights and light weights. Inc FORMER "eie n
Randall Wilson, II. Webb, and IL. Nelms, Jr',
ali OF Philadepha. The light weights were were,
A r.. Buddy, L. II. q. Moon. Phladelphia, and
VIM Lacklan of Wilmington, Del. A.
THE heavy weights had their contest on Tue
evening of the 22nd and MIR. Wilson was the w, rl1'
tor. MI. Webb coming in second, CLOSELY ioi, M
lowed by MIR. Nelms. Owing to storm, tne
iioht weights contest did not come OH, but wa was
postponed to the following morning ae ine
morning WAS all that could be askee te
for. and shortly after breakfast the
honIs of the lake we're lined with the guests
| of the house. In short time, the boats gol
into position and three very pretty start5 were
made, Buddy taking the lead, closely ioio%ee we,
s race. for time, was very closely contested be
tween Buddy and Lacklan, but when about
Ssf way over the COURSE the latter passed and
came in several boat lengths ahead; The iadS M
friends OF the light weights had gold badge Iol
tha nerson making the best time, Lack
Ian. Iuo Of Wilmington, being the victor
Mr. Chas Herder, OF Philadelphla acted l as a. star
ter.and ai T Dr.. R. Sergeant, wm Johnson'P. Glaze
Phadepha acted as aaSeh the p pre ssntstol
Sneech on after which fine collation. was seryee
p sP'by BY the generous proprietors and the festv
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FIFTH EDITION.
THE NEW YORK FAILURE.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SUSPEND.
ED FIRM.
Liabilities, SIX Millions os Dollars.


IT TAKEs JUMP IN NEW YORK BUT FALIa AGAIN.
New YORK, July 27.
Gold advanced to 51.16a5 upon the announce
ment of the suspension of Duncan, Sherman 4
Co., but is now, at p NJ, ?1.14Il.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SUSPENDED FIRM.
The following announcement has just been
made by Duncan Sherman d Co.:
A careful examination of our business and af-
fairs shows rs most unexpectedly that through
losses and misfortune our available assets are
81 reduced that We are compelled to go into
II ii1uidation.
We have, this day, made general assignment
to Hon. W. ID. shipman of this city, whose ad
dress for all matters connected with our affairs
will be at our building, house Nassau st.
DUNCAN, SHERMAN, & Co.
THE LIABILITIES.
The liabilities or Duncan, Sherman Co.
are six millions The assets fall far below this
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The RepdiuV,s Prices for Coal

The Philadelphia Ledger of yesterday print
cd the following;
The anthracite coal trade id fairly active and
the demand for all the several sizes of prepared
coal good. For lump, steamer and broken coal
the demand s not likely to equal the supply un'
I'll the various classes OF iron works are more
generally in operation. 1t is given out that sey,
ea Of these works in the Schuylkill region will
ieHnme early in the coming month OF August
me prices of coal, AZ we have already stated
VIII advance monthly on the previous month
prices to the end of the season. The following
tables Of comparative prices for July and Aug
nFt show the changes by the Reading for the
coming month:
Prices al Richmond for Hard White Ash.
Lump Stem'r Broken. Egg. Stove. Chest
!aly. - 30 81 60 $4 10 "A So % 80 - y
august 50 GO 10 95 40 Al
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THE CoIoRED PEOPLE REPORTED ON THE wARPATH
CLARION THREATENED.
CINCINNATI, July "a.
despatch from New Orleans states that q
riot is apprehended at Felicia, where the negroes
have assumed the offeneive and are collecting
and arming throughout the parish for the sup
posed purpose of capturing the town Of Clarion.
Great excitement prevails throughout the Par
ish.
A number of whites have armed and congre-
gated to patrol the town. Bad feeling has ex-
listed between the races in that parish for some
months,
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The Sea View House at Rye Beach, N. II mar
towiy escaped destruction by FIRE last night. An
lnsecurely fastened chandelier containing twen..
" lighted naptha lamps fell in the hall, and
l.led 1t with mass of flame, The prompt use
VI hre extinguishers prevented serious damage.
The dead body of William Ison, aged q, was
found In the woods near Glen Rock station, AZ
miles ina from Baltimore, on Sunday morning. His
ueath resulted from stab in the left breast
near , the heart A Sunday school picnic which
tore.
John Noble, a farmer of Nillbury. Ottawa
,,uunty Ohio, murdered his wife last evening
s beating her with a club and then cutting
UT @Nor throat 1t is said that she was unfaithfnl.
' ,ooe' who Ia 80 years of age, was greatly re-
sfis spncted BY his neighbors He surrendered him
sei' to the authorities.
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Police Court.

Nancy and Emma Haggerty, for disorderly
conduct, were each held in 5000 to keep the
peace.
George Dixon and Thomas Moran, for corner
lounging at 9th and Madison, werc fined nifty
cents each, and required to give bail in $50
each to abstain from such practice.
Frank Smith, for disorderly conduct, and
sma shing the windows of George Miller, No.
214 +. Front street, was held in $500. for court.
Francis Simmons, for assaultiDg Hettie Car
penter, paid costs and gave a peace bond OF
1900.
One rase nf drunkerneaf
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DAILY AT CoArEsvILLR.-The Daily Item is the
name of penny daily paper which has just
been started at Coatesville by J. M. Jenkins,
formerly merchant in that borough, but a
practical printer. The paper is well filled
with advertisements, makes a very oredltable
display of local news, and in its first issue says
it has arranged for news by telegraph.
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HOME AoAIN.-Wilam s. Hilles, Of this city,
who left for tour to Europe on May 18th,
reached home on Sunday, having come on the
Pennsylvania. He is enjoying excellent health,
and reports having had very pleasant excur-
son He visited England, went up the Rhine,
through Switzerland, and returned by way OF
Paris He was particularly impressed with the
vast manufacturing industries OF Lancashire
and thinks we have no one district to compare
with them in extent, amount OF capital en-
ployed, &c.
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The Usage of war Conference.

PROJECT NOT ABANDONED, AND DATE FIXED tFoR
NEXT SPRING.
ST. PETERSBURG, JULY 81.
The Galos announces upon semi official AL
thority tha; the Government has not abandoned
its idea of having session of the Conference
on the usages of war at st. Petersburg. 1t says
all the powers, except England, have accepted
invitations to participate, and the Conference
will meet in the spring of 1876.
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The DOVER DISTRICT PRECEDING ELDERsnIp. -
Bishop James has appointed Rev. ]. M. Williams
A. NJ, Presiding Elder of the Dover District in
the place of the late DR.. Kenney. 1t is under
stood that the appointment is only for the re-
mainder of the Conference year, and that Mr.
Williams will continue Principal Of the Confer
ence Academy. Mr.. Williams has in Prof. Il
H. Skinner, A. M. very efficient vice principal
who will be in charge during his absence in the
discharge of his duties as Presiding Elder