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The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
A Contract for EdOens0Or.

The New York Times, of yesterday, says,
that a contract has been signed by Mr.:
George M. Pullman, of that city, on behalf
of the Gilbert Elevated Railway Company,
and Mr.. William Sellers, of Philadelphia,
on behalf Of the Edgemoor Iron Company,
Of Wilmington, Del, for the construction OF
an elevated railway, beginning at the Bat,
terry, and running through Church and
Chamber streets, West Broadway, 8. Fifth
avenue, West Third street, and Sixth ave
nue. to Central Park, a distance OF five miles:
The structure will be over the centre of
the streets named. supported by two rows
of columns, and there will be two sets OF
tracks. The material is to be the best
double refined iron, with steel rails and Will
be capable of supporting moving load OF
1000 pounds per lineal foot. The iron.work
will be of artistic design and ample solidity.
The equipment will be of superior style, and
trains will be run every two minutes ouring
the busy portions of the day. The road is
to be completed and in running order py
August LIST.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Gen. Butler,

Gen. Buel0r,
A Washington despatch to the New York
World says:
Butler still lives, and his latest flank
movement is on the House Appropriation
Committee, out of whom he wants to get
$500, 900 for the Soldiers National Home ut
Hampt Roads, Of which he has been
President, Manager, and Treasurer. Hith-
erto the Board of Managers have pretty
much had carte blanche on all the money
accruing from soldiers fines, desertions,
and decisions of court-martials, and 1t 10
rumored he has been abundantly able to sail
along smoothly without either practising
rigid economy or indulging in any very
elaborate system of bookkeeping.
Now, however, they are out of funds and
want 100000 appropriation. so BeDjs-
min got up a junketing excursion, and
taking the Secretary of War and the Chief
Justice, managers ex-officio, and the Board
Of Managers of the House In tow, as an es'
cort to the House Committee, he steamed
away for Fortress Monroe, where yesterday
they had inspection and speeches; then to
the Hampton Normal School, where they
had intellectual entertainment and speeches;
finally to the soldiers Home, where they
had dinner and speeches. The chances OF
the General getting his appropriation are
not fattering, but three is very good pros
pect of his getting an investigation Of the
management Of this and the three other
soldiers homes, -.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
The Moot lIOss1't.

The Moot Court met In regular session
last evening, Judge Grubb presiding The
case of the American Guano company Us
John Sardy was called.
The following is statement OF the case:
On the 1st of July, 1869, the defendant,
who is merchant and dealer in Guano IN
Liverpool, made contract with the plain
tiff, corporation located in New YORK,
and the owner of several guano islands IN
the Pacific ocean, for the purchase OF all
the guano which the plaintiff should ship
to Liverpool from Bakers island during
the wear 1870. On the 5th of April, 1870,
the Ship Artic arrived in Liverpool, with a
cargo of guano, which was delivered, ana
received BY the defendant under said con.
tract, but after it was discharged and
warehoused, the defendant discovered that
it was not Bakers island guano, in fact, 1t
came from Howland's island; and although
the plaintiff claims that it was as good as
the Bakers island guano, it was not known
in Liverpool and hence was not salable.
The defendant, however, kept It, and dis
posed of it on the best terms he could, and
offered to pay the plaintiff the value OF 1t as
evidenced py the price that he sold it for
The plaintiff insisted upon the contract
price, and brought the present action. The
defendant rendered the amount he mao
offered to pay, and brought the money into
Court, and the only question at the trial
was, whether the plaintiff was entitled te
recover. the contract price. The Judge
ruled that he was, and the jury found
verdict accordingly.
The defendant moved for new trial Tor
misdirection.
J. A. Richardson, Esq, appeared al
counsel for the plaintiff, and Austin Har'
rington, Esq, for the defendant. Inc oe
cision of the court was reserved.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29

OUERR LARCENY.
The Justice Courts.


John smyth and Joseph Hogan were
brought before Esq. Frazer, yesterday, upon
complaint of Mrs. Herman Rau, upon
charge of larceny. The facts in che case were
that Smyth, who is a son of Mr.. Smyth, the
ieweler of this city, in company with Ho.
gan, on the 25th Of the present month took
from the residence of Mr.. Rau, who is q ten
ant of Mr.. Smyth's, sewing machine for
back rent $3.50, which had been allowed
to accumulate on account of sickness. 1t
was offered in testimony that Mr.. Rau had
paid the rent on the 25th, before the ma
chine was taken away. Each was held In
$500 for court.
Last evening before Esq. Frazer, Patrick
Gardner was given a hearing charged ny
Thomas Heeney with trespassing upon his
property on the 25th, Goth, 9th and 2Sth of
March. The circumstances Of the case are
these Heepey rented to Gardner the back
portion of his house, and the front portion
to one McDonahuc. Gardner moved IN on
the 25th, and procured permission from
the owner of the house to store his GOODS
in the front part of it. Yesterday Donahue
wished 20 move in, but was prevented from
so doing by Gardner. Accordingly Heeney
brought suit on the charge mentioned. by
chap. 1875, sec. 81 Of the revised code OF
Delaware laws, Gardner was rendered ia
BILE, and was therefore fined 81 and costs OF
prosecution, and held in the sum OF you to
keep the peace.
Before Esq. Brady, Abe Comegys was
J arraigned on the charge of assaultlng El
| Kennard. He was found guilty and held IN
the sum of $50 to keep the peace.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Gone to Jail.

Yesterday morning. Rebecca Jane Up
dyke. and Emma Jones, were sent over to
the county Jail. The former by Esquire
Frazer, and the other by Hagany. The
charges brought against Rebecca were
drunkenness and disorderly conduct, while
those of Emma were threatening violence
to her mother and otherwise showing her
respect by such strange demonstrations,
that the elder lady was led to believe that
Emma had serious intentions OF scalping
her. The charges having been maintained
against both of the offenders, in default OF
bail, they were escorted to New Castle.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
NOTICE
SEcRErARY's OFFICE,

SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION.
W1LMINGToN, DEL, March 18th. 1876.
AN ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF
n the Board of Public Education OF the
City Of Wilmington. will be held SatuIuny, ..,
April lst, 1875, in each of the waros Vi 'he
City.
Polls open at one o'clock, and close at
seven o'clock, p. m.
The members to be elected ind the places
for holding the election are as follows:
lst Ward-One member for three years;
polls, old No. l3 school house, SECOND street,
near Washington street.
Ind Ward-lJne member for three years !,
polls, FELTON, House, Second and walnut.
3rd dWard-One member for three years;
polls. Jacob Hauser's, Fifth ana orange
streets.
4th Ward-one member for three years; !;
bth Ward-One member for three years;
polls at lafayette Hotel, corner Ninth anu
Shipley streets.
9th Ward-One member for three years |;
polls, store of I. r. Gallagher, 3. u. corner
Walnut and seventh streets.
7th Ward-One member fSr three years ]
polls, No. 2 School building, Eleventh ana
Washington streets. .-.
Sth Wald-One member for three years;
polls, cooper shop, corner Fourteenth ana
French streets.
9th Ward-One member for three years
polls at Old Academy building.
10th Ward-One member for three years.
polls, No. 10 school building, corner Elm
and Adams streets.
WIN, H. CLowARD,
m2O Secretary.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
The Molly MaSuIre Trial.

Just previous to the adjournment of the
court yesterday, In the Molly Mcguire case,
motion was made by Kelly's counsel for
change ef venue. 1t is supposed that the
motion will be denied.
The Commonwealth feel satisfied that
they have better case than they had In
the Doyle trial. Ifthat was sufficient to 90.
cure conviction, and. as the testimony In
this better, it is not probable that the jury
will consider three hours over their verdict.
Kerrigan may not be put on the stand At
all. The Commonwealth will press for .
conviction of him after Kelley's case Is de-
cidcd, and he may be saved the trouble Of
making another confession. The prosecu-
tion can convict their man without him, and
may not burden the jury with the mass Of
testimony which he will give.
No one is permitted to enter the jail.
Sheriff Breneiser has given positive orders
that no one except those directly interested
in the welfare Of the prison, the two pris-
oners' counsel, and the new prisoners to
come in at this Court be admitted.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
LOCAL NEWS.
LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Third asssMal Meeting of the EnceIstoT.-
Z lection of officers.

THIRD annual Meeting of the EncelstoT.-
Z lection of officers.
The third annual meeting of the Excel
sior Loan Association was held last even
ing at the rooms, No, 404 Market street.
The following report was read and approx
ed: Statement for the year ending March
2Sth. 1876: Balance in the treasury at the
beginning of the year, sl3 AZ. Receipts for
the year, dues from the different serles'
$40, ,4O5; nterest from different series $l,-
77S. rs; fines do, $l44; premiums, do, 81
53S, ,O5; unpaid dues, 1924; unpaid interest,
$2O5 SO; fines, $146.77; insurance refunded,
$50 .95; forfeited stock, -; amount loans
from different series, $1l,95O. Total re-
ceipts, $l5, 5,568.44.
The expenses are as follows: Advertis-
ing and printing, $26.50; rent OF room $50;
secretary's salary, 5000; W. A. Reynolds,
auditor, $40, paid Withdrawals, III ,ssO ";
due from shareholders, first series $500 $50,
second series $50.37, third series, 50; paid
insurance, $62 40; forfeited stock 81; bal
anee in treasury drawing interest, 81 ,OSl 90.
Total, $15 ,56S. A.
Number of shareholders, first series, 81;
second series 26; third series ~. Number
of shares, first series 531 second series, 2O7;
third series, 1856. Number of shares with
drawn, first series, Is: second series, %.
Number of shares in force, S73.
Amount paid on each share, $12. Value
of each share, first series, $1s.sS 9; second
series, $17.H 8; thi.d series, $3.50 4. Az
vance on each share, first series, $6.oo "
second series, $5.7l s; third series, 81 81 4
Highest premium paid (AprilD 40 pei
cent: lowest premium paid, (September) IL
per cent; average 21N per cent.
The statement for the past three yeari
showed the whole amount of receipts to b'
S47, ,7Ol .43; and the whole amount of loans
$46, ,619.58. The balance in the treasury
drawing interest, is l,OSl .S5. The following
will show the present condition Of the asso
citation:
Whole number of shares sold, 1876; mum
her of shares withdrawn, IS; forfeited
1853 now in force, 1873; shareholders, liz
amount paid on each share In first series
36: second series, "A: third series IL; valu
of each share, first series S5S "a 9; secon'
series s37 S6 3; third series, SIG so 4: ad
vance on each share, first series, $2s Ga
second series, $13 SO 3; third series, 81 so
value for all the shares, $4l ,2Os 80.
During the evening the following officer
were elected:
President, VIM. Emmons, Jr.; Vice Pres
dent, Jos. X. Tantum, M. p; Secretary
Daniel T. Hawkins; Treasurer, VIM. b
Pierce: Directors for three years, Robe1
McCauley, Joseph R: D.. Seeds, Caleb
johnson; Auditors, VIM. A. Reynolds, Cha'
G.. Betelle, Samuel H. Baynard.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Julius Caesar.

One of the grandest dramatic treats that
has ever been presented to the Philadelphia
public will be the production of Julius
Caesar, at the Academy of Music, in that
city, commencing on Monday night, and
lasting until Saturday night. The play
will be produced with all the magnificent
scenery and appurtences that gave 1t such
great eclat in New York. The cast is suffi-
cient alone to draw packed houses every
night, including Lawrence Barrett, Frank
G. Bangs, Milness Levich and E. L. Daven-
port. To the people of Wilmington, this
will be dramatic treat that they seldom
have an opportunity of witnessing, and tho
convenient hours with which the trains
run between here and Philadelphia will
place the opportunity within the reach
of all.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
The Nesv p. W. d Il. Buildings.

Plans and specifications have been made
out by the authorities of the Philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
papy for at least one Of the proposed new
buildings in this city, the machine shops,
which the company propose erecting ad
Joining the new round house which is now
In course of erection at the foot of Second
street. The new building, which will be
much larger and more convenient than the
one now in use, has been photographed and
copies distributed privately. The photo
graph represents the new shop and the new
round house as they will appear when COM
pleted, and the appearance Of the two is
very fine. They will make valuable and
handsome addition to our manufacturing
buildings From the photograph, the
building will be one story in height, and ex-
tending back, along what would be Second
street. several hundred feet, surmounted in
all its length by an improved sky-light.
It will be built something after the style
of the new Mccullough Iron Works, and we
are Informed of the same natural iron, only
that it will consist of one single building
and not o group as are the Mccullough
buildings. The estimates for the cost of the
building has not been exactly determined,
hit It will be something over q hundred
thousand dollars it is thought. The COM
pany does not appear to be particularly
anxious for the publicity Of their plans, bnt
from what we are able to learn, 1t seems
probable that they intend to commence the
erection of the shops as soon as the Round
House is finished, so thas it is likely that
the entire building will be completed by the
coming Fall.
The City Council, at It's last meeting only
passed favorably upon the resolution, intro
duced by Mr.. Paynter relating to the shops,
and did not take action upon the ones in
reference to the proposed new depot, but
there is no reason to doubt that that body
will take like action upon this matter
We are informed that the plans for the new
depot are now being considered, and that in in
every respect it will be such an edince a.
the company and our citizens may be
proud of.
Whether the other railroad companies
are making an effort to make the dspo
a union one, we are unable to say, bu
there is talk in Railroad circles to tha
effect.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29

RAND OPERA HOUSE.
THE SECRET OF
MASTERING FRENCH
With Conversational Fluency.
oral SYSTEM, NO GRAMMAR.
FREE LECTURE,
For Ladies Only,
BY PROF. ETIENNE LAMBERT,
Thursday, March 3Oth, at p. M, at Grand
Opera House.
AgNo system equals Prof. Etienne am
berts for ease, rapidity and thOroughpess
in acquiring q full mastery of French con.
versation III an almost incredibly short
Lectures in Ep lish especially adapted
for these who wish to learn French 1ol
Centennial purposes.
Lecture followed by formation of New
Elementary Freoch Glasses. ms
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
WANTS.

GENTS WANTED-To engage in the
sssnes sgsssss will Ts iHs
l,s le and the best terms direct from the
emsnufactory. en To a business man $3.50
n"uth viii be guaranteed. The machine
s1n ~ tirst- class in every respect and was
awarded the first premium at the Franklin
aam"stitnte Fair over nineteen competitors;
aiso ,owar1led the SEQ t Legacy Medal, the
siI hirbest @ premium in the gift Of the r'rank-
~ Institute. Any one interested IN sew
ina i,m machines or even sewing machine
work ,s should call and see Its operation at
the Washington House, 20o Market street'
in this city. FL. ovoi MnM iUM. nna,+
m29-3* oehe'"l 1AsoAO.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Aiss0r Locals.

The Fireman's Centennial Association
will meet this evening.
One drunk, with the usual fines and cost
comprise the hearings at the Police court
last evening.
The costumer for the Clayton house car
nivsl, owing to the wet weather yesterday,
will remain in the city until this evening,
and furnish costumes to those who wish
them.
The following additional subscriptions
are reported to the Centennial fund:
Pioneer Debating society, $40; Mrs. E.
B. Mcclses, IS; Crozier's cigar store, Scots;
and Liszie Crozier, 10 cts; total now re-
ceived by Mr.. Adams, 81 ,SS2.15.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Our Miniature Poster.

It is said that there 10 confined in Paris
madhouse printer whose lunacy takes Q
mild though curions form. The poor fellow
was once foreman of Q newspaper off1ce,
and the demands for heads of colums for
advertisements, puffs, etc., has driven him
crazy.
Beds renovated, and all kinds of furni-
ture for sale at Adair's, Fourth and Mar
ket streets.
When birds soar they warble, but when
q throat's sore 1t doesn't.
We can safely assert that nothing equals
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for all cases ofSore
Throat, Coughs, Colds, etc. Small bottle,
rs cents; large, so cents.
The proverb says, "Laugh and grow fat"
What saving of corn it would be IT pigs
could laugh.
Now is the time to get stove patterns and
rugs at McBride's, 72S Market street.
"Natural humbugs''-bees. Artificial
humbugs-girls. A ''big bug"-the cock
roach.
When are eyes not eyess When the wind
makes them water.
Go to Ryan's Centennial News Office,
6O7 Market st., for your Daily and Weekly
papers, magazines and all kinds Of station
ary. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
A chap on his way to Washington to get
a patent for q scandalometer incautlously
took his machine over to Brooklyn, and
now he is looking for the pieces. He says
it wasn't calculated to register beyond the
Ten COMMANDMENTS York CONNER
cial advertiser.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
nnrySvuu,& NUNER.

----nnrNEVEU,& ON NER.
|asBase and lot of other fellows have got
4 my way and can't see anything.
CLYMER."
Viewing it through the glasses obtained
rom joyce, Mcdonald and Co., I fail to see
nv eclinse at all. BRIsTow."
s'From my Bower it is total eclipse.
PENDLEToN."
"Shan't try to see it.
ULYSSES"
1.-THE obscuration appears to be in the
multitude of gigantic water bond.
HENDRICKS"
"Shall reserve my observations for my
daily. RANDALL"
4 1t has very Wierd appearance. :,
Z robson"
SssHelen Blazes! It is more as hoondert
iiles high. BOSS HEss1NG'
81 see it. Sorry can't straddle.
SCHENCK."
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
STATISTICS FOR YEAR 1875.

STATISTICS FOR YEAR 1875.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Number Of Life Policies writ
ten in 1875, ~ &,o90 9V
Net gain in amount insured, l,2oo,ool w
Net gain on life policies In orr
Whole number written to date, N,542
Whole number of life policies ,o,.
ro,a, IN smoSst 5oTSs insured, ,e,les,l lSS55 %
ACCIDENT DEPARTMENT.
Number of accident policies o,or-
written in 1875, 3z,so'
Net cSsn for same. Rae.n'"' 45e,s25 90
Who,e ,eritten ~: "''eA' p Sw,l84
N,r,her nf claims paid in 1875, 2,l83
Whole eoid No. Oh acc'aen' '' 2s,2%
"ho,s c1o,ms % paid. 2,2ss7s7 II
IotaA mants lossts p"'o' '1 1855, ,lO2 80
las. g. PATTERSON, Pres.
Rodney Dennis, Secretary,
John E. Morris, Assistant Secretary.
wOOLLEY & VAN TRUMP, Agents,
1taw3w. WliWlhsCou, De.~" ".
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
NOTICES.

v,INAL NOTICE-TAXEs FOR lSE-
This is the last appeal we shall make 10
delinouents for City and SchoOl IaXes 10.
1873. bills having been rendered ana calieu
f)r several times and notices sent by postal
card. Some few have pald no AIIsnu.oa W, ~ "
these requests while some others nave pro-
missed and have not paid. Now, on accouht
of the short time we have to settle and the
City urging us for the money, we are oD-
liged from necessity and for our own pro-
lection, to levy on the goGds a anu ccmmens
ced to do 80, 1--WE will continue to make
ievies and sell until the taxes are palu:
Those having no property ana VINO a,e r,ino no'
able to pay, will please call at the Collec-
Tors, office and make satisfactory arrange,
mants and to those who are able to pay ana
will not we say that we do not lntena
to nav for them, and we ask them 10 give
this their attention. II they 40 not pay
there is nothing for us to 40 out pay tne
city taxes or take mem do 70 JAIL " ''e '''
'eo once Me ~ No. 10 East Sixth street, between
vi Hours from O'clock a. m. to IL M, and
from to and to p. m.
EDMUND PROVOST,
Receiver of Northern District. Qncludlhg
all north OF Sixth street.
EDWARD FARMER,
Receiver of Southern District, tncludlns
all south of Sixth street.
NOTICE TO REAL ESTATE OWN
ERS.
THOSE WHO SELL OR TRANSFER
REAL ESTATE WILL OBL1GE tn
UNDERSIGNED BY LEAVING A No
TICE THEREOF AT OUR OFFICE THA1
WE MAY ASSESS 1T TO THE PROPER
OWNERS.
EDMUND PROVOST,
EDWARD FARMER,
mN.tf City Assessors
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
The Wilmington and Western.

The cars of the Wilmington and Western
Railroad have all been re-painted, and were
put on for the first time, yesterday, In their
new dress. The old yellow paint has been
discarded and the maroone color Of the
Pullman cars adopted. The cars present .
bright and attractive appearance. Some
other improvements have also been made
upon the cars, which odd much " the con-
|Ysuienc6 ~ ~ yaegQngoy1. \ &
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Ad,niuist7'0tOr's Sale.

Attention is called to an advertisement in
another column of an administrators sale
of real estate which takes place to-day at
II O'Clock from the Delaware House. Thos.
II. LallN administrator. The property to
be sold is of very valuable kind, and
should attract large attendance.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
MQki9sO Ertra Time

The employees Of Bancroft's cotton mills
are now working extra time, in order that
they may get time to spend two days at the
Exposition duriag the month of July next.
The hands work from $50 in the morning
uutil $50 in the evening.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Anniversary.

On Saturday evening next, April lstt;;,
the Lenape Tribe No. 6, l. o. Il. M, Will
celebrate its eighth annual anniversary IN
it's wigwam, In McClary's building, Market
street above Sixth. The exercises Will con-
sist of vocal and instrumental music, and
Morris H. Gorham; of Philadelphia, Il. 5.
8. of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania,
will be present, and deliver an address.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29

Two drunken hunters in Nevada saw
Chinaman washing gold dust In Q creek,
and made target Of him with their rihes.
Ono fired and missed. "You always
ought to aim above the mark when II y 70
far oif, said the other, "See how do r."
He was correct IN his theory, and correct
|moFtslly wounded, u 4. Il .s,l q
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Centennial NeNs Store.

flour readers wish to have their daily
and weekly papers served regularly they
should leave their names at the Centennial
News Store, COZ Market street. All the
periodicals are received directly after pub
lication, and Immediately upon their arri-
val served 10 the customers.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29

Professor John G. Harkness, has con-
tracted for the erection Of q new four-story
building on the Northwest corner of Tenth
wiil be used as ! school, and tho frat floor
for stores, ofIlcsa, vtc. John g. Haddock
H M saslgas AZ tns y Nheas! e.! y E0sk 4 4
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
Death of Hambletonian.

n Death Of Hamblel0nfan.
Rysdyk's world-renowned stallion Ham
stonian died at Chester, Orange county,
.Y :, early Monday morning. The horse was
but thirty years of age. He was the sire
Mr.. Bonner's king of the turf, Dexter,
id of many other noted trotting horses OF
le country. The income Of Hambletonian
as over $4,000 year, 1t is said that at
ne time 800, 900 was offered for the horse.
ie was bought about twenty-seven years
20 for $3.50, from the Seeley family, at Su-
The Morning herald., 1876-03-29
RESTAURANTS.
LUNCH ROOM,
AVA No. Q MARKET STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa.

During the warm days coming when an
Delaware will be taking steamboat trip
10 Philadelphia, to escape the dust OF rail-
way travel, could not do better when they
land at the wharves. en- route
FOR THE CENTENNIAL.
+hon tn refresh themselves at No. on that
Straat charley McShane will take as much
esre of them there as he does at Cape May.
's Remember, If you want q toothsome
lunch and tip top drink-stop at Charley's!
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