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"Reading Without Tears,

'sReading Without Tears"
If You would relieve your eyes of hurtful
strain; If you would prevent the loss OF
to render reading physical as well as men
tai pleasure, use the diamond Spectacles, )"
having q small diamond stamped on every
pair.
For sale IN Wilmington by B. s. Clark, No.
407 Market street. febl5eod&wlw
The daily gazette., 1876-02-21

A YOUNG MAN FROM THE COUNTRY
This morning,a mill Creek Hundred
farmer came in town looking for a
young man lately in his employ. Sat
urday the young man came to town
with a load of corn, which be sold for
cash. He then put up the team at a
hotel, and has since made himself in
visible to his friends. The victimized
farmer left his complaint at the police
Station.
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WE1THER REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81, l A. Af
PROBABILITIES

In the Lower lake region and tin
Middle States barometer increasing,
northeast to southwest winds, rising
temperature and increasing cloudiness
succeeded by rain during the night
in the latter.
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Il NJ USEMENTS.
THE 36TH
ANNUAL RECEPTION
OF THE

UdsT.isgfOnkS. #. K. Co., No .,
Grand Opera House,
Tuesday Evening, February 22, 1876
TICKETS, $500 admitting Gentlemen and
Lady, and including supper. Each extra
lady $l.25.
A plain gold ring will be placed IN one OF
the ladies' programmes by dlsinterested
persons, and every lady who takes part in
The Grand Promenade will have chance OF
getting it. A Grand Operate Concert will
be given from s TO 8 O'Clock.
Grand Promenade ut O'Clock sharp.
Rules of order to be observed on the even
ing Of the reception:
LIST, Carriages will set down heads Dorsh
and take up heads south.
I'd. The ampest possible provisions havO
been made for the care OF hats, coats, shawls,
wraps, iurs &c.
3, No gentleman will be admitted to the
dancing floor who has neglected to vslit the
hat ahd coat room.
4, Guests while promenad1ng will be kind
enough not to touch the floral or other decora-
tions.
5, supper win b. served in the Basement
at IL O'Clock and the guests are part cul ir,y
requested not to remove any of tho flowers
iro III the tab'es.
JOS. fl. GREENNAN, President.
r. Ii, SINGLES, Secretary.
1anl+- tb
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RAILROADS.
DHILADELPHIA,w WILMINGTON u BAL
4 TIMORE RAILROAD.
NOVEMBER %, 1875,

Trains leave wilmington as follows for
Philadelphia and intermediate stations, 100,
$40, 500, 952, 1880. u m. ZOO Ale z.20 $50,
4. nj.
Philadelpnla and New York, L31, a. m. /;
l2.14. 1887, SAG P. m.
baltimore and intermediate stations, 1882,
o 05 a. m. $50, p. m.
Baltimore and Washington, l2.52, 1.55, 9.05,
q. m. 1856, l.23, $50, 7.l0, p. IN.
Trains for Delaware Division leave for
New Castle. aO0 $50, 9.3J. a. IN. LES, $40
pm.
Harrington and intermediate stations, 800
$50, a. m. GAO p. m.
Delmar and Intermediate station 500, $50,
a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS:
Philadelphia and intermediate stations, $40
a. nl., AIS, $50, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, l.Sl, a. m.
Baltimore and Washington, 1852, l.55
a. IN.
For further information passengers are re-
ferred to the time tables posted at tho depot.
H. II. KENNEY. Superintendent.
The daily gazette., 1876-02-21

The CHRIsTY SENATE.-The "Christg
Senate" held another meeting at Chris
TVS cigar store, on East Second street,
Saturday night, and increased their
subscriptions to the fund Of the Firemen's
Centennial Association to abouu 300.
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FREIGHT TRAINS ON THE W. & Il.
r. R.-No freight trains will be run
over the Wilmington 81 Reading Rail-
road, to morrow, and the freight office
In the city will be closed.
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HhkAr! VERY CHEAPl-W. Houck,
s ".n ana Spruce streets, has q fine
of excellent boots and
p;"as, p;Ees, which he is selling at very low
Pices. Call and see him.
The daily gazette., 1876-02-21

New HOSE CARRIAaE.-The members
Of the Fame S. f. +. Company have
built new four-spring hose carriage,
which is now being painted. 1t is Of the
usual style of construction, strong and
durable.
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|i]LA5SI||S|ffFF4H|!S

The value Of this article of diet has been
thoroughly established in England and the
anadss over all other preparations for
Infants mnd Invalids. Sold by all drug
gists, in cans, 35 cts 65 cts, $l.26 and $l.7J,
bearing siRniture of Woolrich u Co.
feb2leOd9m
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A shipwrecked sailor waiting for u sail
is like business man sitting at home
nursing cough or cold. Get DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and be cured.
The daily gazette., 1876-02-21

ILL.-Lewis q. Springer, Superin-
tendent of City Hospital, who has lor
some time been suffering with pull
monary complaint, is now lying very
ill
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
{, F. kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iro

has never been known to fail in the cure of
weakness. attended with symptoms; indi spo-
sition to exertion; loss Of memory; difficulty
of breathihgi general weakness; horror of
disease; weak, nervous. trembling; dreadful
horror of death; night sweats; cold feet |;
weakness; dimness OF vision; languor; uni
versal lassitude of the mus ular system; enor-
hot hands; flushing of the body; dryness OF
the skin; rallid countenance and eruptions
on the face; purifying the blood; pain in the
back; heaviness of tho eyelids; frequent
black spots flying before the eyes with tenn
porary suffusion and loss of sight; want of
attention, etc. These symptoms all arise
from weakness, and to remedy that use Il
F. KUNKEL's Bitter Wine of Iron. 1t never
fails. Thousands are now enjoying health
who have used it. Take only L. +. KUNKEL's.
Beware o. counterfets and base limitations.
As Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron is so well
known all over the country, druggists them
off on their customers, when they call for
kunkePs Bitter Wine of Iron.
kunkel's Bittrr Wine of Iron is put up only
in Sl bottles. and has yellow wrapper nice
ly put on the outside with the proprictor's
photograph on each bottle. Always look fol
the photograph on the outside. and you will
always be sure TO get the gen :ine. 81 per
bottle, or six Tor s5. Sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere.
Tape Worm Removed Alive.
Head and all complete in two hours. No
fee TIL head passes. Seat Pin and Stomach
Worms removed by DR.. KUNKKL, 259 North
St. Philadelphia. Pa. Send for circular Fol
removing ali ordinary worms, call on your
druggist and get bottle of KusKEL's WORN
SYRuP. Price, IL. feblO-d&w-lm
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Financial and Comm erciaI.

WILMINGTON, Del. Feb. q, 1875.
--latest ~LocK quotations furnished by
r. r. Robinson & Co.. N.F Cor. 4th ard Mar
ket street. wilmingtcn. D9l. at p VI. to-
day;
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REGISTER'S ORDE
RKaIsrER's OFFICE,

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Feb. 16. 1876.
Upon the application Of Henry Conner, Exc
cutor of Alexander keenan,, late OF Whining
ton Hundred, in said county, deceased it is
ordered and directed by the Register that the
Executor aforesaid, give notice of tho
granting of Letters Testauentary upon
tho Estate of tho deceased, with the
date OF granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within
forty days frem the date of such Letters in
six of the most public places of the county of
New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
mands against the Estate to present the same.
or abide by an Act of Assembly in such case
made ana provided. And also cause the same
to he inserted within the same period in the
Daily Gazette, q newspaper published In
Wilmington. and to BIO continued therein three
Given under the hand and seal
(Sp.. Nof office of the Register aiore-
Y DEAL /said, at New Castle. in New
Castle county aforesaid the day
and year above written.
S. G. BIGGs. Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the Es-
tate Of the deceased must present the same
duly attested to the Executor. on or
before february l6. 1877. or abide the Act Of
Assembly il such case made and provided.
HENRY CONNER,
Executor.
Address-4l5 E Sixth Street. Wilmington.
Del. febl7sod3w
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WANTS

W. ANTS.-wants from young men girls
w or any poor persons out of employ
ment, who desire work, will be published
aftern DON previous to the daily issue. If
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Truss & Brace Department

Truss & Brace DEPARTMENT
HAVINq a stook of Trusss,s, Rroces
IA rs,BuspensOries and O h
or mechanical appliances. unsurpassed in OK
tent and variety by that of any other sim,
lar establishment in the country. aud with
upwards OF
Twenty Years. Experience
In applying them, We feel confident of our
ability to give entire satisfaction to oil tb oso
requirins our services in this direction.
esUS INSTRUMENTS
Are constructed In the best manner, of the
best materials, and of various sizes I k,uit ali
cases from the smallest infant the arrest
A PRIVATE ROOM
For their adjustment. while our prices ara
moderate and so variea. ~ mr. extens;vc
assortment. as to suit the rockets ell.
a5!sF ss"S5aas ;4yias Gf H. sfsssss lssses
- 20 ~ cities. haye expressed
7 All Al ss5 ;s$ ;::; :; 5$!;
-t ~ been suited at our estab-
S9o% lishment.
L BRINGHURST IT Cl .Apothocaries,
norner Sixth and Market strests.
Wilmington. Dol.
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WY ANTED.-A 6 ntleman qualified to Ia ke
w charge OF Life Insurance Agency Tor
the state Il Delaware Headauarters at
wi mington. Address Clements Il Watkins.
% Post Office avenue Baltimore. Nil.
feb l2W
The daily gazette., 1876-02-21

VXr AN1ED- To hire two active work
w horses. Good feed aud care. Apply
to J. 8. RICHARDSON,
febl2tf Wilmington, Del.
The New York herald., 1876-12-15
A DARKROOM HOMICIDE.

man, named John Gleason, during . quarrel In Z
saloon few weeks ago, had his jaw fractured by
blow from Of his antagonists Yesterday he oicd
at the Roosevelt Hospital. Two persons arrested
suspicion OF being his assalants.
Early yesterday morning Coroner Ellingcr was
notified OF the death Of Gleason Tho Coroner pro-
ccedcd to the place. and Deputy Coroner Goldschmdt
made post-mortcm examination, by which he found
that death had boen caused by very bad douOle rac
turc OF tho jaw, evidently produced by external
violence. Al the hospital no oil the circum-
stances OF the could be Obtained
Further investigation showed that the case was ono
OF homicide. II appears that tho Sunday mentioned
the dcccascd went into liquor kept by James
Reilly, the corner OF Madison and Roosevelt streets.
While there he met two acqual lntanccs, Matthew
McCanrey, OF No. rs james street, and one Mortimer
O'DonnciL The mon began quurrelling over their
drinks, and from words came 10 blows free light
cnsucd, during which O' 'Donneil struck Gleason ter
rIbc blow the side OF the lace fracturng his lower
jaw. ODonnel arrested ut the time, and WAS
ientincd by Gleason before h,s death the man who
struck him. He taken to Court and put under
$1,000 bail TO answer. Last night the police of the
Fourth precinct notified OF the death OF Gleason
Oicer Karr detailed arrest McCaircy, the com.
panlon oi 0Donneil and alleged 10 be ono OF tho as
saan,s McCanrcy was locked up In the station
house, awaiting tho disposition OF Coroner Eiiingcr.
O'Donnell taken iLio custody III midnight last
night, by Ofliccr Carr OF the Fourth precinct
The New York herald., 1876-12-15

ocen venemcntiy assertci nv democrats that af
the county officers, who have charge. OF certicns
are republicans While ID Is true that they are APP
pointed by the Governor. yet ;t IS asserted and be-
cve truly. thai Governor Searns, well his prcde.
c.ssor, Governor Harl. adopted the liberal pocy oil
appointing democratic officers in strong democratic
counties. And. however thar may be, is a
fact that many o; these county officers acted with
the democratic party this election In a county
Ike Polk. tor example, which cast 456 democratic
aud only six republican votes, tale suppose thai
the machinery IN republican hands. Ana ! aln
satisfied that II Is wholly unfair TO upon the
theory that ali the election officers republicans
have come 10 these conclusions with great hasita
ton ana am conscious thar in my desire TO do exact
justice may have borne 100 severely against my owr
party But " 80, my errors OF judgment VIII readily
be detected the evidence upon which base my opin.
ions beng fully set forth. have simply tried to put
myself in the position which an impartial court would
occupy n the matter.
Annexed TO General Barlow's letter are the state.
ment OF c. A. Cowgirl and the protest OF Attorney
General Cooke. The former gives details OF facts
enumerated by General Barlow, and the latter has
already been published in the HERALD
The New York herald., 1876-12-15
CLOSING A DEN.

Acting on warrant issued by Justice Smith, Ser.
peant Miller oi the Third District Court squad on
Wednesday night raided on the premises No Al Bow.
cry, known as .Ihc Bowcry HoteI.n which Is classed
by the police "a for prostitutes and thievesn
The officers arrested the proprietor, August Won
Wudbock; Frank McAuley, tho bartender; Robert aud
Jane Burns, living IN the house; Charles Fcnton and
Peter Johnson, OF No. 40 Madison street; Ferdinand
Stern, OF Brooklyn; Thomas .Shanahan and James
Martin, of No Is William street; Thomas Murray, OF
No. 81 Henry street,; Mary Lockwood, OF No 5ls
Pearl street; Mary Smith, Of No. IL Bowery, and
Kate Bauman, OF No. IL Chrysto street The CON-
paint against the place was made ny atravclling
agent, named George Fleming, who, while stopping
the place, robbed OF bis watch and chain $400
Ia money Won der Walbock held TOR trial in de-
fault OF $500 bail The women prisoners fined
SO each aud the mon s. each. A man named Bcr
nard BREEDER oiorod himself AS bail for Won Wal.
beck and refused by Justice smith BREEDER then
SAID, ~ Will make you take my bail, /" and Justice
Smith fined him $25 Tor contempt OF court
Peter Zcor, bartender OF the place, arrested day
before yesterday, says that Fleming and friend
called "lom" under the influence OF liquor when
they went INTO the barroom and tom" insrnscd his
vauabos TO Zcllcr Tor Keeping until no should call Tor
them.
The New York herald., 1876-12-15

The MADHOUSE HORROR.

The appalling story OF tho outrages which Mrs.
Jane G. Norton described having been perpetrated
upon her by brutal the Bloomingdao Lunatic
Asylcm related in yesterdays HERALD and created
much indignation in Brooklyn. Heartfelt sympathy
thorough investigation OF tho matter was manifested
will aid by every means in her power Sho Is taxing
steps TO giyo 10 the public concise and careful
count OF the bad treatment experienced by herself
aud many others who have been equally unfortunate
msercs Her only object IL TO prevent repettons OF
these crucltes.
YESTERDAY HgRALp reporter visited Mrs. Norton at
her Eomc, NO. 24i Livingston street, brooklyn, 10 oo-
any further details in the ladys possession to sup
pcmcnt her narrative oil the previous day. sho had
Dccn absent during the greater part OF the Afternoon
state Commissioner OF Lunacy. who had Investigated
her last October Mrs Norton's object Was to as
why she and other persons concerned with her
had boon notified had been previously arranged
TO hear the Doctors report anu decision the os
mony given before him He had signihcd his intcn-
ton oil rendering this report and decision before tho
Board OF Governors OF the Institution and the wit
ncsses niter the 9th o December
But on Wednesday Mrs Norton learned that
tho report had been made indicated in
yesterdays HERALD. without her kpowleogc. Dr.
reason not inviting her to hear his decision was the
refusal OF the officials OF Boomngdalc TO give him tho
use OF tho sixteenth Street Hospital Tor tho meeting.
This ali that Mrs Norton had TO say about the
legal aspects OF the case AT present
Some further conyersaton OF an interesting chnrac-
ter took place her aud the reporter in relation to
the discipline OF the asylum. She said that owing 10
her troubles she had bad little opportunity oil OBJ
serving those OF others; but she was aware that
nearly all Of the patients had been subjected at dif
ferent times, TO the straijacket aud other equally
uncom Portable measures OF restraint She added
scarcely anytning her published yes
tcrday, and so tho reporter retired
The New York herald., 1876-12-15
SUICIDE ON BLACKwELL'S ISLAND.

John Devinc, agod thirty three. Irishman by
birth. an inmate OF tho workhousc on Blackwoi's
Island, during ht Of dolrium tremers jumped out
OF NTH story window of the institution sunday.
Ho received comminuted fracture oi tho skull, from
which no died Last Monday morning.
The New York herald., 1876-12-15


should be required TO reject H. thcn IN my Judgment
Friendship Church precinct should stand upon the
should not have rejected tho Key West precinct
In Monroe county. Courts are Reluctant to reject
whole polls thereby DISTINGUISHING the innocent wn
the guilty and II never should be done except upon
very clear proof that Is impossible TO place any
lance the return
should not have been willing to throw out tho
county OF Manacc The absence OF certified copies OF
the registration lists the polls would not, IN my
opinion justify the exclusion vi The county without
proof that those who voted wcrc la poiut OF fact,
registered
But II il had been proved beyond question that no
polling places were designated, am loss SEQ
how there could hsve been legal election. how the
socalcd vote OF the county could be canvassed how
ever great hardship might be that those who did
aciusiiy 90 to the last years polling places aud cast
their votes should lose them. And IL wculd not alter
the case II II had been proved (Which not tho case
nor II be presumed as hereafter cxpIancd) that
the County Commissioners were republicans.
But The proof that no polling places fixed rests
upon single aidavt, and 1t is not clear that the at
tcnon OF tho other side Was directed TO tho point in
time 10 contradict IT, That an election held aud
returns duly made probably creates presumption
and II the Couaty Commissioner had Jailed in
portant duty, IL Is hard TO believe that would
have been matter OF public notorety, while cannot
learn that II was ever heard OF until Green made his
affidavit. Upon this state Of facts should DO will
ins to resort TO so harsh measure upon single
parte affidavit
Tue precise truth upon this point can readily
ceraincd, and II shall appear that polling places
were appointed VIII 10 impossible TO complain OF ina
action OF the Board however harsh may have been
the rule applied oy them.
Doubtless some OF the members OF the Board know
Mr.. Green personally, and know much better tnan !
mere spectator how much reliance was 10 DO placed
upon his accuracy and truthfulness.
And, in my Judgment they cannot DO thought ais
honest Ia having relied upon this proof
AS 70 tho action OF tne Board Hamilton county,
do not know tho iacts and proofs, ana can 9ivo nc
opinion II was reppred In Tallahassee ina. Mr COCK,
concurred IN tho result in this county, but see thai
In his protest he condcmns It,
One othor matter ought 70 be mentioned. II ha'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-13
THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.

- BY virtue Of two deed, Of trust, dated respec.
%tiyely December Sd. A. ID. lisa, and recorded in
=. liber No az. folio ls' et seq, and lber No.
trct OF and 81 the request and By the d.
recton OF the party thereby secured, we will SELL at
putlc auction, in froht Of the premises, on TUES
DAY February LIST, A. d. 1876, alta O'Clock p. m :,
the following described real estate situated In the
City OF Washington, y; o., to wit All Of lot num-
bered My -four, In Edward Clark's subdivision of
isfpal lot numbered sixteen, 10 square numbered
SIX hundred and sixteen IS the same Is described in
the Office Of the Survey in said city, In book w
page Is. Also, part Of lot numbered fifty three
In said square numbered six hundred aud sixte n of
the same subdivision, the said part Of lot numbered
fty-' hIes being Immediately next AID adjoining
lot No g. In said sou are, on the west, and having
back with that width the whole depth Of said lot
fifty three to an alley.
Terms: One-tbiId cash, balance in siy, twelve,
and eighteen months, With interest the rate of
per cent. Per anpum, secured By o deed Of trust
the property ssid or al cssh 2, the option Of the
purchaser at time Of SALE All convey sbcing ut pur
cbsser's cost. II terms of ssIe are not com piled
wit in days the trustees right to
resell the properly at Il risk and cost of tue de-
faulting purch aser, after i've days advertisement
jas. fULLERr0H, irru.t.a.
DENNIS COnHeLL,f u''
jan4-eo&da TH06. D0WLIA9, Auetonser.
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ga pious Kentucky mother punished her
three children because they walked i've
miles TO camp-meeting, and after all came
home without getting religion"
~ The most Ingenious thief OF Council
bluns, Iowa, Is man who sets fsh-hooks IN
catch bis neigh bors' chickens. He places q
grain OF corn on the hook, and when the bird
swallows the corn down into its gizzard goes
The book and anchors there, thereby the fsh-
erfnan hauls said chicken through the fence.
RIA fellow in Kentucky ran away with a
farmers daughter and horse, and was hotiy
pursued The farmer got within close range.
ana nOurished a revolver. Don't shoot for
heavens ga ze :" shouted the lover. 81 won't, %
was the reply, "'cause I'm afeared I'll nit the
boss. just leave the boss and take the GAL %
The compromise was accepted by the young|
folks, who walked on 10 the preachers
house, the father riding home on his horse.
s[While service was being conducted fn|
the parish church OF Cherry Burton, an Eng-|
fish village, the other morning, the clock7
weight came crashing through the belfry|
roof and alighted on young girl, housemsidj
az the rectoTy, who was injured beyond hope
OF recovery. n young man sitting by he'd
was also hurt severely. The rope on which,
The weight was hung was renewed only the
week before. The two injured persons werd
10 have been married the next day.
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DIED

CAsTELL. On January y, st 8 O m OF con
sumption, CHARLES JULIAN CAsFKLL, aged
years and months.
Funeral will take place from tue residencs OF ID
fsthtr, I'll 6th street sOGtheast, on friasy. l4tl
instant, at Q. m. Relatives and fris1ds are Il
spectfully invited % attend. ST.
IIkDLER. AT o'clock .. m. W Wednesday, q 4
18th instant. atter long and painful lness. ID Z I
her age.
All relatives and friends are respectfully invftsl
20 attend the funeral on Sunday sftern Don 81
O'Clock, the 10th Instant, from ner late residence
No 1903 lsth street northwest. BLESSED are q
pure In heart, for they shall see Goa"
PAlNH. In Georgetown, Jsnuary nth. 1879, n
II. PAYNE. (son Of j. 7. snd Mary A. Payne,1
the 2alh year OF HE age, after long aa1 dslressf
illness, (eensum ptiOn,l which he bore with Ohr|
tfan fortitude.
Funeral viii take place from No. l4a Dunesrt
street. Desr High, Friday. O'clock D. m. R-iars
and friends Of the family are respectfully inv
90 attend.
TEEPLE. On the 18th fastanf, 81 10 Q.
EDNA 4, infant daughter OF De~iu n. snd II
y. Teepie.
WOOD. On the 18th instant, Of q. m, q
residence OF her daughter, Mrs. l. A. Dunn. Is
10th street north est. Mrs. ANN W0oD, reilct
the late Captain wm. w. Wood, m the sz1 yeer
Due notice win be given Of the funeral.