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The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Os4r Miniature Poster.

Go to McBride's for your Oil Cloths, He
has all kinds for sale very cheap.
A photographer says that at eighteen a
girl will sit twelve times for photograph,
and then be dissatisfied. At forty the same
person will sit once and take the picture,
even if the artist points out three or four
defects.
All kinds of furniture for sale at Adair's,
Fourth and King streets.
"Some Internal idiot has put that pen
where can't find its" growled Old Asperity
the other day, as he rooted around the
desk. "Ah, um, yes; thought so," be
continued in lower tone, as he hauled
the article from behind his ear.
Life is full of sorrows and disappoint-
mcns, but the most sauguine hopes of all
those who try DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup are
always realized, 1t never disappoints.
A Chinaman in California. whose life
was insured for large amount, was SER
ously injured by falling from wagon.
There was some doubt of his ever getting
better, and at length one of his friends
wrote 10 the insurance company. "Charley
half dead; like half money"
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Caught at Last.

For long time there has fourished in
this city, Monk Austin, who has been able to
keep within the limits of the law, or at
least been too sharp to allow the police to
catch him at any trick which would admit
OF his arrest. Two years ago he blossomed
forth as a crack base ball player, and did
excellent service upon Mr.. Adkin Law
-rence's nine, but that gentleman had con-
tinual trouble bailing him out of Jail, when
he would every now anG then get commit
ted for vasrancy. Last summer he dlsap-
peared from the city and went to peach
picking, eventually turns up at Dover,
where he was employed ',pon the famons
club organizad there lass season. Lately
he has been hanging about Wilmington and
the police have had an eye upon him, but
until recently, nothing could be discovered
against him, although 1t was supposed he
was dealing crooked: Yesterday, however,
he was arrested for stealing lead pipe from
the establishment of A. L. Hindell s. Co.,
Third and Tatnall streets, and last evening
he was held in 5000 bail for his appearance
at Court, and as he cannot furnish it, he
will be committed this morning.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
80! Where Are They?"

The establishment of Burbane & De-
mainville, tobacco dealers, 722 Market
street, has been closed for the present,
owing to the somewhat sudden and in
convenient absence of the members
of the firm, who on Monday night,
after consulting as, to the exredi-
ency of making a brief visit to distant
relatives, determined to take the midnight
express north. The fact that some time
since, the father of one of the travellers to
parts as yet in the minds eye" was per-
suaded to invest some $4,000 In the business
to sustain It's failing credit, and that nu-
merous solicitous friends who have "some
dealings" with the parties are somewhat
distressed at their continued absence from
business, render this case of sudden de-
parture additionally interesting.
"Harrie's" numerous friends who Click
cred" at the store, regret that the journey
which he has taken will not admit of his
return until later in the season.
1t is entirely unknown when the firm will
continue the business In the other parts to
which they have gone, at present unknown,
and any information that could be left will
those who deeply mourn their loss, will bt
thankful received at either police head
quarters or elsewhere. 1t is said that being
solicitous for their safety ,as they are known
to have carried considerable amount ol
money with them to defray the expenses o.
the journey, an officer has been detailed by
"many friends" to discover if they have
been foully dealt with.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
n Surprise.

Among the adult bible classes in the
West Presbyterian Church sabbath school
Is one conducted by the pastor, Rev. DR..
Otis. Upon invitation previously given,
the class paid the DR.. visit at his resi-
dence, 1907 Washington street, last even
ing, ,and the visitors and a pleasant evening
were expected, and liberal provision was
made for the social element, but great was
the surprise when feature not ''down in
the bill" WAS introduced by VIM. H. Corn
brooks, Jr. a member OF the class. Short
after nine o'clock, one of Rogers groups of
statuary, "Coming to the Parson," and q
handsome pair Of vases, were mysteriously
placed in the parlor, and Mr.. Cornbrooks
in an appropriate aud feeling address spre-
sented these articles to the pastor and his
wife. That this was entirely unexpected to
the DR.. was shown in his countenance. He,
however, soon rallied and responded in q
happy manner to the donors. The COM
pany then repaired to the dining room,
where the DR.. and his wife had prepared
for the inner man. The whole affair was
most enjoyable.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
ROWcn Again.
y the American Press Association.

by the American Press Association.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, March S.-Bowen has
made statement before the Plymouth
church Committee, tonight, to answer the
charges brought against him for SANDER
etc. Bowen denies that he is guilty Of vio-
lating covenant with Plymouth Church.
ne denies he is guilty of slander, because
eharges of adultery, perjury and hypocrysy
made by him against Beecher are not false
out true, and because by publication OF his
communication Of February 4, he had
had himself liable to suit for
ho"l before civil courts and the faci that nc
snch action has been brought against him
Is presumptive proof that he has not been
guilty OF SANDER. He denies being guilty
ol unchrstian conduct or violation OF mr.
covenant with the church. He has refused
10 answer no questions put by the churchs
orAer; he denies inqusitorial rights to any
cAurch by his action in declining to give
lacts and names.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
HOSfOL Cards.

EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-Can nothing
be done to get rid of this nuisance? COntne
them to the purpose for which they were
originally adopted, the transmission of
purely local messages, and they are very
convenient. But use them as they now are
business letters-and they are an unmitigated
nuisance. You cannot file them as you do
other letters; and don't want, If you can
help It, to be bothered with them. l never
receive one Of business character but /
feel inclined to send it back. The alleged
economy Of their use is very near akin to
pure meanness. G
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Base Ball NeaCS,

It is proposed now to change the style Of
suits, as worn by the Quickstep Base Ball
Club last season. The exact nature of the
change is not determined upon yet, but the
proposition to retain the britches and stock
ings, and make the shirt of some other
color than white, either blue or orange,
which will be ornamented by monogram
figure worked in the front. The nine Will
be organized next week, and there will be
but three changes made from last year, two
of the new men coming, we are officially
informed from tho Baltimore Peabody
Club, who will play first and second
base. When the nine is organized 1t Will
he put TO practice Immediately, and they
will be required to practice every day ex-
cept when there is a regular game. tits
understood that several Of the old Quick
steps will not he upon the nine, because
they would under the new organization be
compelled to give up their business, and
play ball exclusively,as they would be regu-
iariy paid for the summer,
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
The Methodist Conference.

Preparations IRE now being made at the
Union NJ. Z. Church, Fifth and Washington.
to receive the Wilmington Annual Confer
ence, which assemblies in this city on Tues
day next.
The mating is being put down, and
other arrangements for the comfort and
convenience of the Conference made. On
Monday evening the examination commit
tees, as follows, will be In session for the
purpose CT examining candidates, and will
occupy the different class rooms of the
church:
To examine candidates for admission on
trial.. w. Pierson, t. s. Williams, W.
+. Talbot, j. T. Van Burkalow, w. H
Hutchin.
First year,. B. Merritt, Vaugher
Smith, VIM. Uric, G. W. Burke, E. G. En-
win.
Second year.--L. G. Matlack, T. H.
Haynes, W. B. Walton, J. f. Bryan, j. NJ
Williams.
Third year.--A. W. Milby, j. L. Taft, j.
H. Caldwell, 7. L. Tomkinson, T. NJ.
Chatham.
Fourth year-R. W. Todd, CT. Shep-
pard, G. NJ. Pegg, j. D. Curtis, W. Davis.
To examine local preachers for deacon's
orders. III. H. Bodine, E. E. White, r. G.
Jones, j. A. Artcrs.
To examine local preachers for elders
orders.--J. D. Curtis, j. A. Brindle, T. B.
Killiam, I. Jewell.
At the last session of the Conference the
following preamble and resolutions were
passed:
Whereas, The General Conference oi
1879, adopting the recommendation of the
Board of Bishops, has counseled the Church
to appropriately celebrate the Centenary
of American Independence, and each An.
nual Conference during its session in 1879
to give the necessary directions to secure
in all our churches, the observance of com
memorative services in 1875: and
Whereas, The Methodist Episcopal
Church In these United States owes its
origin, under God, to the acknowledged
independence of this country, giving If
both political and ecclesiastical freedom
therefore,
Resolved, That the Wilmington Annual
Conference hereby accept the recommends.
tions of the General Conference of 1879.
Rssolyea, That Committee of Five be
appointed to develop the plan for appro
priately discharging this very pleasant
duty.
The committee appointed was as follows
J. H. Caldwell, H. Colclazser, G. A
PhGbus, T. E. Martindale and j. B. Quigg
The committee has appointed Rev. George
Phebus, Of Elkton, to preach the centen
nial sermon, which he will deliver in this
city during the present session. The com
mittee will also, during the present session
of the Conference appoint some day OF
which the churches in the Conference may
hold commemorative services of proper
character.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
NEW CASTLE,
Education -Shtpptng Nsws-4 Leap
Year Pastv-FsrsOssaI

The Tsustsss Of the Common Board of
Education -Shtpptng Ns,os-A Leap
Year Partv-Fsrsossal.
Prom our Regular Correspondent
New CASTLE, March 8.-The Trustees of
New Castle Commons met last night a. the
City Hall. DR.. John j. Black was elected
president and Peter B. Vandever, Esq,
secretary for the ensuing year. The treas
stock held by the Board. After transacting
some business of private nature the Board
adjourned.
The City Council met at the City Hall,
president Gray In the chair. The minutes
having been read and approved Mr.; Guyger
from the Street Committee reported Young
and Gray streets, recently condemned, were
now open to public travel.
Union street near St. Peters Church, was
referred to the Street Committee with
power to act.
Messrs. Holcomb and Truss were ap
pointed committee to examine the treas
urer's accounts.
Mr.. Challenger, from the Board of Edu-
cation, presented the annual financial re-
port Of that body, which was examined and
found to agree with the vouchers presented
and was then approved.
Several motions in regard to opening new
streets were laid over.
Mr.. T. r. Booth was requested to repave
in front ofhis property on Delaware street.
The Council adjourned to meet Friday
evening the 10th inst.
Schooner G. B. Jones, loaded with grain
by W. H. Jefferson & Co., left for Fall
River, and schooner Julia Newall, loaded
by Stockley g. Bro, sailed for Providence
this a. m. Steamship Vsderland for Liver
pool sailed at a. H.; schooner Fleetwing
arrived to-day to load grain for 3. P. Truss.
A leap year party was given by number
of young ladies at the residence Of Mr.. W.
H. Rudolph on Vine street. 1t was well
attended, and the music and refreshments
provided were the subject of comment.
Mr.. M. N. Wier, our enterprising dealer
in flour, has added full line of groceries to
his stock. He has our best wishes for his
success in the new line.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Funeral Of DR.. Askssc.

The funeral of DR.. Askew took place
yesterday afternoon at 8 3o'clock, from his
late residence at Seventh and Market streets.
The services were performed at the house,
which was crowded both up and down stairs
with the many friends of the deceased. On
both sides Of Market street, for distance
of nearly one block, above and below the
house were throngs of people, probably
nearly fifteen hundred who completely
blocked up the sidewalks. The remains
had been placed in very handsome coffin
covered with black cloth and mounted with
silver, and occupied the front parlor, where
they were viewed by hundreds of persons,
both before and during the services. Rev.
F. Israel, pastor of the Unitarian Church,
delivered an address in which he spoke OF
the exemplary life and character of the de-
ceased, and of his personal relations with
him. He alluded in touching manner to
the Doctors many acts of kindness to all
with whom he was associated how he
nance of any duty that tended to the good
OF his fellcN-men; and how he had fOr
nearly half a century consecrated his SER
vices to the practice of his profession, so that
he acquired both honor, and the confidence
of his numerous patients. Mr.. Israel spoke
for some time of the Doctors charitable
conduct toward tho poor and needy; and
concluded by admonishing all to live like
him for the good Of others.
Rev. Mr.. Smith, Pastor of Grace, NJ. E
Church, next spoke in "a very appropriate
manner, saying he believed that DR.. Askew
died in the faith Of God, and though his
life had been three-score and ten, and only
little beyond it is only, he said, brief Pc
riod which we are permitted to enjoy in
this world, that we may improve the oppor-
tunity given to prepare ourselves for the
next. "We may" he continued, Sin life,
graduate at this university or that univer-
sity, but after that We are only school boys
preparing, in the end land fitting to graduate
from the University of Life"
When he had concluded, Rev. Mr.. Israel
offered very touching and fervent prayer.
The coffin was then taken to the hearse,
Drs. Wales, Grimshaw, Bush, Jones, Dra-
per and Maull, acting as pail bearers. The
funeral cortege consisting of about thirty
carriages, preceded by the Odd Fellows in
full drass, proceeded slowly to the Brandy
wine Cemetery, where the remains were
deposited In their final resting place, the
Odd Fellows performing the ceremony ac-
cording to the rites of their Order, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen officiating as pail
eearers P g NJ, Joshua Maris, N, JET
berson P G NJ, D Farra; G NJ, Yates, and
g NJ Pierson, and P q NJ, Mayor Valen
tine.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
The Levy Court.

The Levy Court held another session yes
t.rdav and some business relative to the
assessment was transacted. Mr.. Gay, the
Solicitor of the Court made decision in
the matter of the legal right of the body to
appropriate sum Of money for the Centen-
Mai, and after quoting authority, and CIV
inc The result of his investigations, he gave
it it. as his opinion to be without the sanction
ot the law. A vote was then taken upon
the proposition of Mr.. Febiger to appropri-
ate $500, and it was lost. No time has, as
vet. been decided upon for the appointment
of the county officers, but it is supposed
that it will be done either tomorrow or
early next week.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
The Un10n Pacific,
BY American Press Association.

Oy AulCrlCAu IICSS IASSOCIhUlOu.
BosToN, March s. At the annual
meeting OF the stockholders of the Union
Pacific Railroad, held this forenoon, Sid
ney Dillon was chairman. Among those
present were Jay Gould, G. M. Dodge,
James Richardson, Charles Osborn, mem
bers Of the old board and directors. The
annual report says the gross earnings last
year were $l1 ,993, ,S32O9 operating ex-
penses s4,9S2. 2.O47.95 leaving surplus
Of earning of S7,Ol1 ,7S4.l4, report says
the future prosperity is no longer doubted:
The following directors were elected: Oil
yer Alnes, Elisha Atkins, Sidney Dillon,
F. Gordon Dexter, Benjamin E. Bates,
Oliver Ames, (secoud), N. d. smith, y sChas.
Ira II. Baker, 8. H. H. Clark, James Rich
ardson, Johu Sharp and j. NJ. Dodge. The
increase and surplus earnings eover 1874, is
81 ,3OG, ,6O7.S0.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
PMrMell and Allen.

The two colored men, Philip Purnell aud
Robert Allen, who were recently arrested in
this city for robbing the store OF Meanler
Slack, near Brandywine Summit, have just
been tried at the court now sitting at
Media. Slack testified to the manner in
which the prisoners gained an entrance to
his store, and to the fact that some of the
goods which had been stolen, amounting to
about four hundred dollars worth, were
found in their possession. There was no
evidence in rebuttal. Verdict, guilty. Sem
tence, fine of 81 90 each und imprisonment
for one year.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Delknap Arrested and Bal led.

Ey the American Press Association.
WASHINGTON, March S.-Chief Of Police
Richards to-day, formally arrested Belknap,
and brought him to the Police Court. Ex-
Senator Carpenter accompanied Belknap as
counsel. He waived an examination and
the bail was fixed at $4,000.
At4P NJ. Belknap's counsel returned to
the Police Court accompanied by VIM. W.
Rapley, prominent stove dealer OF this
city, who went on Belknap's bail bond $25 )
900, for his appearance at this term of the
criminal court The prisoner was released
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
A Train Falls Over HundreO Eeet

An appalling railroad accident IN virginia
occurred at the narrow passage bridge In
Shenandoah county NEARLY midway between
Edinburc and Woodstock, on Monday night
hetween ten aud eloyen O'Clock, ON what Is
known as the Valley division OF the Baltl-
more and Ohio Railroad.
The train went well until it reached the
narrow passage bridge, the highest bridge
in the valley, being l1S feet from the pot
tom of Narrow Creek, from which it takes
it's name. At this point the accident which
makes one shudder to think OF, occurred.
gentleman who lives near the bridge
doscribcs the accident as one of the most
fearful sights he ever beheld. He saw by
the moonlight the doomed train as it ap-
nroached the bridge; saw the huge engine
as Il, went down into the abyss below, ana
ali the cars, with their freightage OF human
life and dumb creatures, take the 1earlul
plunge upon the rocks. More than nun,
dred feet below the train of cars were plleo
up for thirty or forty feet. inc Wonaer Is
that ANYTHING on the train that had life was
not instantly crushed. Of the large num-
her of cattle, sheep and hogs, hut q solltary
steer showed sign oflife remaining. when
daylight broke upon the scene the cars were
1oInd broken into fragments, making the
wreck , complete. The accident has created
a deem sensation all through the valley and
doubtless mad much to do in determining
suii for damages which was pending in the
Iircnit Court when it occurred.
The bridge commenced going down . a.. as
aeon "a the engine had gotten upon the hrst
snan. It was wooden structure, ola; ana
rss known to be unsafe for very heavy
| l,o Spo
There we're twelve persons instantly
killed and eight injured.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Recovery of q Watch.

On Monday evening Constable Wood
ward succeeded in arresting three colored
men named respectively, James Smith,
Mark Moore and James Robbins, charged
with stealing, on the 4th of October, last, a
silver watch, the property of Charles D.
Agness. Constable Woodward worked up
the case and succeeded in bringing the cul-
prits to justice. Yesterday morning they
were given hearing before Esquire Brady
Smith was discharged, and the other two
held III the sum of $4OO each for appear
ance at Court, in default of which they
were committed.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The Republican State Central Committee
of1owa is called to meet on May 81.
The wife of K. J. Schcnck, who was
cashier of the Iron Mountain bank at Saint
Louis AMI defaulted to large amount,
recently committed suicide through shame
Yesterday Schenck blew out his own brains
Navigation between st. Louis and Davel-
port, Iowa, was opened yesterday, the ear
liest of any season for ten years.
The report that articles Of impeachment
had beel presented in Congress is pro
nounccd premature.
The Goethe Club, Of New York, gave 9
reception last night, the occasion being the
presentation Of bust Of Goethe to the
Metropolitan Museum.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
Car Trucks for Cuba.

The Harlan and Holingsworth Company
have received au order from one OF The rail-
roads in Cuba, for twenty new passenger
car trucks, of the latest and most approved
American patent. The trucks Will be pre-
pared Immediately and 1t Will not be long
before.they are shipped to their destination
It is suggested that there is probability
soon Of some sort of peace upon the Isle
and that the railroads there are preparing
for that event.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
The Brooklyn Holocaust.
American Press Association.

American Press Association.
BROOKLYN, March Sth.--Sixteen vic
tins of Yesterdays terrible holocaust, at
the Home for the Aged, were buried yes
terday. Only twelve were Unidentified, the
others being burned beyond recognition
The bodies oftwo others have been claimed
by their friends Four are still missing
but as search has failed to find any more
bodies it is thought they have wandered oil
and are safely housed somewhere. the
Coroner's jury was impanelled to-day. The
inquest commences next Monday.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-09
ONE CENT.
ASssOr Locals.
Council meets this evening.
A musical concert will be held in West
( chY5ch clhaYY5Thk Il 3cUMMiNs, Ttisht
ASsiOT Locals
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

HAAE:TEk CUMMINs,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Prayers will be held in Trinity Chapel on
Tuesday and Thursday mornings at half
past six o'clock.
The steamer Vesper, yesterday, lett the
yards of the H. &. II Co., where she was
lying during the winter.
The Samuel NJ. FELTON, is being repainted
preparatory to resuming her trips between
here and Philadelphia.
The contract for the new Second street
market house has been signed and the de-
molition of the old building will commence
next week some time.
On Saturday the city cars will resume on
ten minutes time instead of fifteen as here
tofore. During the Centennial extra cars
will be run on the Sabbath. ~, ,
Mr.. Robert Fell, living on Seventh street,
between Orange and Tatnall, who sustained
severe injuries a week since, from tall, is
now rapidly recovering.
A special prayer meeting Will be held
this evening in the Central sPresbytel an
Church, Eighth and King streets; and to-
morrow evening a meeting ihGsalsO be
held, during which Rev. Samuel j. Fisher
will deliver sermon.
A meeting of the Moot Court was held
last night in the Law Library rooms. An
action Of assumpsit was argued by Messrs.
Smith, Harrington, Richardson and Hilles,
the two former for the plaintiff, and the
latter for the defendant. The decision of
the Court was reserved.