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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Industrial Items

The Patterson Mills, at Chester, after un-
dergoing repairs and some improvements,
are again IN operation.
The colleries within the limits OF She-
nandoah, Schuylkill county, can, by working
steadily for nine months, produce 1900, 900
tons Of solid coal.
Seventy five hands are employed at the
Glen Mills paper mandatory, Delaware
county, and ton and q quarter of revenue
stamp paper is shipped daily from that
place.
The Williamstown Colliery, located forty
milesnorth Of Harrisburg, Pa, tits claimed,
ships more coal to market than any colliery
in the country. Last year it worked steadily
through the whole year, and produced
299, 978 tons.
At Pottsville, Pioneer Furnace, No. /,
has resumed operation at Lebanon, the
boiler works of Pott q Bro, are full of
work, with prospects good at Coplay, in
the Lehigh Valley, the second stack of the
Lehigh Valley iron works is being filed,
preparatory to blowing in.
Messrs. Jacob Spang, of Reading, Joshua
Hunsicker, of Maidencreek, and Samuel
Erb, OF Lebanon, recently purchased from
the administrators Of the Merkley estate
the Maideucreek Iron Works. The pur-
chase consists of a charcoal furnace grist
mill, mansions, 10 dwelling houses, and
277 acres of land, for the sum of $21 900.
They also purchased 1000 acres of noun
tain land. Tne iron works are situated at
Lenhartsville, along the Reading and Le-
high Railroad, 10 miles northeast of Read
ing. 1t is proposed to put the works in op-
GRAFTON next spring.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
THIRD EDITION.
Now UastIe Ltenas.
Correspondence Of the Commercial.

Correspondence Of the Commercial.
New CASTLE, Nov. 17.-0wipg to Il Q
rain and muddy condition of the streeis,
the parade did not take place last night
The Good Will engine has been thorough
ly repaired and will be put in service this
afternoon Mr. George Duncan had the
contract, aud those able to judge speek
highly Of the job.
good" was forcibly illustrated last night.
Several hundred persons had coperegated
i'll front OF the Court House IN anticipation
OF seeing the parade. when Prof. Wells,
OF London, put in an appearance, and at
once gave notice that he was prepared O
cure any or all the ills that flesh ia heir to.
For over an hour the crowd kept increasing.
and at p. m, there were not less than 500
listeners.
There is a general interest felt by this
community in the new ''range lights" and
great many are looking southeastoriy for
them. We would say for the information
of those who have failed to locate them
that they cannot be seen except in coming
up the river. One of our jail officials was
last evening stating to an admiring crowd
that the oil used must be Of very inferior
kind, for the light was very dim. This of
course raised the question from where had
he seen them. On his making answer and
volunteering to step out and show, a crowd
followed and had hearty laugh at his ex-
pense. The light house he saw turned ont
to be street lamp
The City Hall has been very neatly deco
rated for the ball this evening. A liberal
patronage should be given the Actives, as
this ls the first time they have called upon
the public for any assistance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
PERSONAL AND PERTINENT.
Velvet cloaks are being revived.
Rihhad atonlrincta nrn faaIinnahla

Velvet cloaks are being revived.
Ribbed stockings are fashionable.
-Poplins are coming into vogue again.
-Hoop-skirts are regaining popularity.
Black lace collarettes are fashionable.
Cardinal red cashmere net ls in demand.
The Lady Washington is late basque.
Quilted satin skirts are very fashion
able.
Anna Dickinson is in Cleveland this
week.
Cardinal red is the rage for bslmoral
skirts.
"A wise man will make more opportuni-
ties than he finds.
The pleasure of doing good is the only
one that never wears out.
"A rural lady brags of "soandal wood
bracelet from the Centennial"
"A bronze statue of the poet Burns is to
be erected in George Square, Glasgow.
There are thousand hacking at the
branches of evil to one who is striking at
the root.
-"Business is bad-there are no Ameri-
cans in Paris" is the cry of the thrifty
Frenchmen.
Nasty has evidently given up Tilden's
election and the post office at the Confen-
rit X Roads. He is said to be writing nov
ell.
Evil speaking will cease just as soon as
evil hearing does. In this business the
tongue depends upon the ear and is its SER
want.
"A Utica girl has brought suit against a
saloon keeper, whom she charges with fur
nishing her father with liquor, which drove
him to suicide.
Rev. Mr.. Fay, of Taunton. Mas, has
excepted call at a salary of $500 from the
First Unitarian Parish in Sheffield, England,
large and wealthy society.
john b Drake recently entertained his
friends at the Grand Pacific Hotel, in Chi
cago, with banquet at which about forty
kinds of wild game we're served.
AT a football match in Stockport, Eng
land, the other day, vigorous player ran
against one of the opposing club. He fell,
but was able to get off the field, declaring
himself to be all right; but he died two days
afterward from his injuries.
Martin Farquhar Tupper says our exhi
bition, compared to other exhibitions is as
Victoria Regia to common water lily, and
as "for mentals there is not better educa-
ted people on the face of the earth" Tup-
per is a pretty good poet, after all.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Fate of Three Big Hotels.

The Trsnscontinental Hotel, at the Cen
tennial grounds, was closed on Monday.
Since then, clerks have been cataloguing the
furniture and fixtures. This done, an auc-
ton sale of the hotels contents will be
made, after which the building itself is to
be sold in the same way. The building is
of brick and cost about 100000, the cost
of the furniture and fixtures being $50, 900.
The Globe and the Grand Exposition Ho-
tells were also closed early in the week.
General Fl. Il. Bingham, president of the
company owning the Globe, says that
different propositions are considering for
the disposal Of the building and contents,
but as yet the officers of the company have
come to no definite conclusion. The officers
of the company owning the Grand Exposi-
tion Hotel say that their building and fig
lures will probably be sold'py auction within
q few days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
The LouIsinnu SITUATION.

The Louisiana Board has determined to
begin the official account and to proceed
strictly in accordance with the law of the
State. The Republicans from the North
now in New Orleans have replied to the
communication Of Mr.. Hewitt's Democratic
Peace Commission, declining the proposal
to supervise the work of the Canvaesers,
and denying the right Of outside parties to
interfere in any way with the execution
u dsAe laws. There is y felicitous alluslon
to the Democratic doctrine Of ''home rule"
in this letter that will make everybody
smile except the distinguished Northern
Democrats who proposed to interfere in the
domestic affairs of Sta9e in which they do
not reside.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
NOtes ON the EResuIt.

Betting in New York is now even on Til
den and Hayes.
The official canvass OF the State Of Ohio
gives Hayes majority over Tilden Of T.
516.
The Vermont Legislature is now in ses-
sion, aud will pass bill to remedy any de-
fects in the existing State law regarding
the rights of the electors to fill any vacan-
cies. This will be done in order to remove
any doubt that existed as to the eligibility
of the postmaster chosen as an elector.
In Connecticut, it now appears that a
number of Democratic tickets were voted
with Governor Ingersoll's name spelled
wrong -"Ingesoll. =" OF course, they should
be counted for him, but just at this moment
when the Democrats are raising all sorts Of
technical points to defeat Hayes, the matter
deserves notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

The master splnners OF Lancashire have
resolved to carry into effect general lock-
out on Monday A meeting of the opera
tives will be held on Sunday to decide
whether the masters terms shall be accept
ed
The Clty of Manchester, the loss of which,
while on voyage from Liverpool to Cal
cutta, is reported, had a crew Of thirty-two
persons, all of whom are supposed to have
perished.
The Supreme Court of South Carolina
heard argument yesterday on the question
of the powers of the State Board Of Can
vassers. decision will be rendered to-
day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

Joseph Worth, of West Chester, caught
the first fox of the season on the Brandy
wine hills, on Saturday. 1t was large
specimen.
The business portion Of the town of Mag
nolia, N. O., was destroyed by fire on We'd
nesday night Nineteen buildings were
burned.
Another "Charlie Ross" has turned up,
this time at Sunbury, Pa. The suspected
party is in custody, pending an investiga-
ton,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
New steamships at Uhester.

The Chester EUening Neaos announces
that two new iron steamships are to be
built by the Roach Works in that city, this
winter. They will be Of moderate tonnage
probably 1000 tons each. The order for
them is given to the Company by Mr..
Roach himself, in order to keep the works
employed, he trusting, we presume, to be
able to sell them hereafter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
The Athletics bankrupt.

The Treasurer of the Athletic base ball
club reported at the annual meeting held in
Philadelphia Tuesday night that the club
was bankrupt to the extent of more than
six thousand dollars, due mainly to it's play
ers 1t was stated that report would be
made at the next meeting suggesting full
arrangement for a settlement of what was
called " the clubs temporary embarrass-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Total Centennial Admissions,

The official compilation of the record OF
admissions to the Centennial Exhibition
shows the number of cash admissions from
May 10th to November 10th to be s, 004, 274 !;
Total cash receipts So, 813, 724 The free
admissions represented exhibitors, atten-
dants, employees, &c. Thursdays admis-
sions were 2,187.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
9eaths.

SICKRLS.-In Kenneth Square, on the morning of
the l4th inst, Mary e., daughter of Il. K. and Ly.
dia Sickels
Funeral from the residence of her parents, on
Saturday mo ming at II o'clock, to proceed Long.
wood Cemetery
PFNDLETON.-On the 10th inst, Eliza j., wife
deceased
The relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from the residence of her
mother, No 1909 Harrison street, Monday, Goth inst.
Services at 1919 a. m.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
The UentenniaI After-Piece.

With the grounds kept beautified, the
Main Building, Machinery Hall, Memorial
Hall, Horticultural Hall, st. Georges
House, the apanese dwelling, the German
Pavilion, the Ohio Building and probably
the Swedish School House left standing,
and with permanenG exhibitions in the first
three named, there will be a very fair sec
ond edition Of the Centennial to enjoy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
HOW He Gnt OfF.

A Canadian who had been acquitted of
the charge of cattle-stealing was tried
again on charge of receiving the stolen
property. Then it came out that he COM
mitted the original theft, and as he had
been acquitted on that there was nothing
to do but let him CO.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
The New York EIection Esess.

There having been expressed very
of bets and equally vast amount of money
staked on the presidential election would
be paid, reporter of the Herald was sent
to Mr. Morrissey's rooms Tuesday evening
for definite information. The response
was that no bets would be paid until the
result is definitely and finally ascertained.
~ Y Herald
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Ahend in INC Cnnnt-

Brown, senior We'll, Fred, what did
you see during your trip abroad ?" Brown
junior " Aw-'pon M word, don't know
'xactly; cnly know I did more by three
countries, eight towns and four mountains
than Smith did in the same time"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

A PREVALENT TRoUBLE.-W. II. Cloward,
Esq, the Secretary and Treasurer of the
Board OF Education, has been laid up for
ten days. and last evening the Board made
provision for the discharge Of part of his
duties by the Chairman Of the Boards FL
nance Committee. Joseph II. Seal, the ex
press man, has been also on the invalid list,
and on Monday, the 9th, had an operation
performed in Philadelphia, which has since
confined him to the house. The trouble in
both cases is the same with which the ma
jority OF menkind seem to suffer-piles.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
nnanish KoIrorres.lon.

The Spanish Minister of the Interior has
introduced into the Congress bill which
abolishes universal suffrage, establishes
voting by departments, and grants suffrage
only to persons paying a certain amount OF
taxes and to members of certain profession.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

ARRIVAL OF THE BODY OF MIR. CRUDE
George X. Mousley and Jacob Sharpley,
who went down to Magnolia Station, yes
terday morning, to bring back the body Of
Thomas B. Grubb, who committed suicide
there last week by hanging, arrived in Will
the deceased was taken out to his late resi-
dence in Brandywine Hundred, and will be
buried to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

AN ADDRESS TO THE ooUNTRY-THE FALsITY
OF THE DEMoCRATIo CLAIMS FxPosED-THE
STATE REPUBLICAN BY A DECISIVE MAJoRI-
TY.
Special Dispatch to the Ne,O York Times.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov, 16, 1876.
To the People of the United States
The undersigned are informed that tele-
grams are being sent North tonight from
this State, based upon the tables of report
ed majorities in the Floridian extra of this
afternoon, claiming that Tilden and Hem
bricks have carried Florida by 637 majority.
An examination of these tables shows that
in the County OF Alachua alone, the actual
Republican majority of 717,as shown by the
official canvass now on on file is reduced
to 49S by leaving out certain
precinct votes ON false pretenees of
fraud and that in variety of other ways
the actual figures have been changed, so as
to give an apparent Tilden majority. The
undersigned are satisfied, from a careful
examination in detail of the returns alrea-
dy received, that, allowing the Democrats
all the majorities now claimed in the coun-
ties kept back by them, the returns from
the whole State will show majority for
Hayes and Wheeler This majority can be
largely increased upon ample proof of
Democratic frauds aud intimidation. The
Republicans OF Florida are not devoting
themselves to manufacturing public
opinion at the North, but, convinced that
the State has been carried for Hayes and
Wheeler, they await with perfect confidence
the result of fair and impartial canvass,
which they are sure will carry full convic-
ton to the people of the country.
j. M. Thornburgh OF Tennessee.
T. w. Osborn, of Florida.
W. E. Chandler of New Hampshire.
M. Martin, Chairman Campaign Commit
tee.
j. P. O. Emmor1, OF Jacksonville, Fla.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

FRI IN THE OoUNTRY.-A bright light in
the country, northwest from the city, last
night, shortly after twelve o'clock, speedily
called out the fremen, and aroused many
of The citizens in the western part of the
city, from their slumbers. Some of the
companies went out beyond McDowellville,
but finding that the light was at an uncer-
tain distance out in the country, they re-
turned
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
weather PROBABILITIES.

@IuoVt71tl7ls1 I15o I LottVIUWza
WASHINGTON. Nov. II. - Probabilities /:
For Middle Atlantic States, north-ea wind,
cloudy weather, falling barometer, with
slightly higher temperature, and possibly
light local rains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

FACTORY FOR SALE.-We are assured that
the woollen factory advertised for sale il
the COMMERCIAL can be bought at bar.
gain. sas-aaH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Financial.

Associated Press telegram.
New YORK, Nov. 17.-Gold quoted, thi
morning, at $1.09%,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

LOCAL OPTION AT DovER.-Rev. P.
Ooombe commenced his canvass for Lceal
two serrLotls, and delivering lecture to
the Sabbath School. On Tuesday afternoon
he held a ladies' meeting and appointed
nine good lady oanvassers, to circulate Pc
titions amongst the legal voters and wo-
men, the petitions being ruled for the
names of each by themselves. The Kent
County Executive Committee met on Mon
day afternoon and adopted measures for
thorough CANVASS. Owing to the great po-
litical excitement produced by the uncer-
tainty of the Presidential election, the audi.
ences were not large, but the sermons and
lectures Produced marked effect in favor
of Local Option.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
TTNDERWEAK.

haying completed our large purchases Of Ladies'
and Gentlemen's Underwear for the incoming sea
son, would call special attention to the choicest
line of these goods ever offered in our city.
VIM. Il. SHARP,
Forth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
VOOLENs, FOR FALL AND WINTER

Superior black diagonal for SUITS handsome plaids
for mems suits, very superior English sutings new
effects in Black Goods for suits, comprising the
finest stock of Woole" we have ever displayed.
YM. b. SHARP
Fourth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

AN APoPLEPTIo STRoKE.-Orpha Hart
man, wife of George F. Hartman. 812 East
9th street., had an apopleptic stroke while
in Scott NJ, E. Church, last Sunday morn
ing. Her husband being along with her at
the time, had great difficulty IN getting her
home, where she has grown worse, and this
morning there was no hope Of her recov-
ar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

No HEARING YET. The case of Delos A.
Dodge, charged with illegally voting in the
Fifth Ward at the Little Election, has not
yet been heard. He appeared before the
Mayor on Tuesday evening, October 91st,
and not being ready for hearing had his
case postponed until the following Thurs
day at 8 O'clock. The time appointed came
around, and the witnesses were present but
no magistrate was there to hear the case,
even had Mr. Dodge been present We do
not know what the facts in this case are,
and we hope there is no good ground for a
charge against the Doctor, but it must be
remarked that the slackness in the case is
very different from the way in which pros
ecutions against Republicans have been
trumped up and pushed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Ddilp Commercial.
rHE COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
The Temperntnre, To-day

AS REGISTERED AT THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE.
At7A. M..............41 AT P. M..............5O
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

THF CHAMPION HOG OF PENcADER Our
Newark correspondent says: 'Joseph Grif-
fith, Esq, had killed, on Tuesday, hog
WEIGHING 500 pounds. This is the cham
plo9 of Pencader Hundred"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
PhtladeIphla Markets.
Associated Press Telegram.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17.-Petroleum in
active, but demand firm; sales of rs, 900 bis.
refined 2515@26c crude 16c.
Flour strong with good demand extra
$4.15; Minnesotas family SO 1906 so;
Penna., Ohio and Indiana family $6@$6. 25;
high grades $7@$8.75.
Rye flour "a 25CD4 so.
Corn meal 49, 90.
Prime wheat active and firm, Penna. red
1.28; western do 81 23@1.27; amber 1880
l. 35; white 81. 1.3101 So.
Rye 72@73c.
Corn active but stock light; yellow GOO
Gle; mixed SOC; new 42@49c; sail 58@5S15c.
Oats in demand; new white 36@42c; old
47c
Whiskey declined, western $1.10.
QUOTATIONS AT THE RRANDYWINE MILLS FOR
FLOUR AND GRAIN-CoRREoTEp DArLz..za
M ~
FaLnllyy = hlour .yA...'. $5 Ssa'9. 90
y -. ''''ss.s.s...... o.1O(DS 0U
Svperfine Flour. ur............... 4.75@5. rs
Wheat. ..................... 13
roW OOTH s...s.............,.. Duo
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
Arrivals at the clayton House.

ArfIVaIs at the Clayton HOuses
B P Peetuane, N. Y.
P Corbitt, "
A H Nierdlinger, Rochester, N. Y.
JD B Higgins, Norfolk, Va.
W 81 Robinson, N. Y.
H. W Wilson, Penna.
wv Newbold, N. Y.
D R Anderson, Ohio.
Frank L Allen, N. Y.
M Norman,
j B Turner, Pa.
s Bresk, N Y.
G Wilson, City.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

10 CORRESPONDENCE -" Anxious Inqui-
rev. does not send his name, and thereby
violates strict rule regulating correspon-
dence intended for newspaper publication.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

TRAIN HANDS DIsoHARGED.-On Wednes-
day 35 conductors, brakesmen and baggage
masters were discharged by the P. W. T.
B. r. R., the Centennial rush being over.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

"A number of Russian girls are studying
medicine in Switzerland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

THE GRANaERs. s.-The Delaware State
Grange will hold its annual session at New
ark on Tuesday, December 18th. A part of
the important business To be transacted is
the election Of officers. Newark Grange is
already making preparations for the recep-
tion and entertainment Of the delegates.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
gGw Adrettisemtents.

SELF SETTING MOUSE TRAPS. FOR SALE
y by
VIM. IL. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street.
NANCY DOG COLLARS. FOR SALE BY
VIM. II. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
BLANKETS.

Direct from the manufacturer, "a, 81, 1914, ia,
l24, 1874, IA l64 Blankets, which, on account of
the great decline in these goods, enabled to
offer in unusual bargains.
VIM. b. SHARP
Fourth and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17
SECOND EDITION.
Republican Florida.

OF THE DEMoCRATIo CLAIMS FxPosED-THE
STATE REPUBLICAN BY A DECISIVE MAJoRI-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

NE EYSER (SARATOGA) WATER, HAW.
w THORNE (Saratoga) Water, Bedford Water.
Fresh supplies of these popular waters received and
for sale by n. BRINGHURSr a 90.
former Sixth and Market strsets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-17

VARIOUS DEMOCRATIC SCHEMES TO BEAT HAYES
AFTER THE PEOPLE Fleet HIM-MR. BLAINE
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE SEN
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25
Amateur Art Criticism.

4 Detroit artist has for the last five or
six months been throwing his whole soul
into landscape which is now on exhibit
ton in a Woodward avenue window. 1t is
called fine painting by art critics, yet
what are art critics in number to the great
public no two of whom see or criticise alike
There was a crowd around the pictures
yesterday, and boot-black took square
look at the painting and said:
''Purty good river he painted, but it
runs uphill. Wonder if the artist didn t
ever go fishing ?"
There was pause, and an elderly gentle
man with spectacles on remarked
"What strikes me most is that all those
six cows should be switching their tails the
same way and at the same time"
The crowd looked closer, and it was the
general opinion that the artist should have
switched over some of those tails
''It's very nice, said a young man with
a sore eye, "but look at that log house from
builders view. Why, it's so far out of
plumb that it will fall over and hurt some
one before night, and the chimney wouldn'
draw if there We're forty fires below"
There was long period of silence as
each one of the crowd lined the walls with
his eye. Then an old woman cautiously
remarked
"No matter about the house or the cows
or the river-its nice picture. got
two chromos that paid dollar apiece for,
and | don't believe they are bit better
than this,
There was woman at her side with a
head of cabbage in basket, and she put in !;
'If | can find "a smooth board anywhere
I'll have my husband make three or four
pictures like that p
There was another long silence, and then
a sedate man, whose garments were fast
going to Times hospital for old clothes,
elbowed the boys back with great show
of authority, and remarked;
'You folks don't know anything about
art You had better go and criticise a
lamp-post or a street sign. That there
painter has used up three yards of good
factory cloth, whole day S time and more'n
two shillings worth of paint, and you
ignoramuses come around here and 80 to
abusing his picture !''-Detrou Free P.'ess.