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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Reaths.

GHEEN.-Suddenly, Nov. 2sth, 1875, Jacob Gheen,
in the b6th year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend his funeral services at
his late residence, 55 North Fortleth street, Pha-
dephia, on Friday aft rnoon, December list, at
O'Clock. Funeral will leave the house on Saturday
morning, December I'd, at IL O'Clock. Wilmington
friends will meet at the P w. Il b. depot the
arrival the tram from Philadelphia, to proceed to
Wilmington q Brandywine Cemetery.
REYNOLOS-On Thursday morning, November
Both. 1876, Andrew Caldwell Reynolds, In the 6lth
His friends are respectfully invited to attend his
finerai on Saturday morning next at ten O'clock
from the house OF Mr.. Jacob b. Hyatt, Newport, to
proceed to St. James Churchyard,
STIDHAM.-In Christana Hundred, on Wednes-
day, November 2Jth, Jonas b Stidham, in his 49th
year
'fhe relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from hls
late residence on Saturday, December I'd, at IL
O'Clock. to proceed to Old Swedes Cemetery.
JEFFERSON.-On November 2ath, at New CASTLE,
Delaware, William Henry Jefferson, IN the 3lst
year of his age
Funeral from the Presbyterian church, in New
Castle, on Saturday, December 3D. at 2 ~ p. m. The
friends of the deceased are invited to attend without
furth notice.
QUINN.-In this city, November 29th, James Quinn,
son of Hugh and Martha Quinn, aged A Yeas
The friends and relatives of the family re-
specially invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, in South Wilmington, sunday, De-
cember 81, at l2 O'Clock, 10 proceed to Old Swedes
Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
THIRD EDITION.
The Stidham Suicide.

INQUEST BY THE DEPUTY ooRoNER-THE TEE
TIMoNY AND VERDICT OF THE JURY.
We gave briefly, in Wednesdays issues
the fact of the suicide of Jonas B. Stidham
a we'll known farmer OF South ohristians.
Deputy Coroner McOaffrey held an inquest
on that day. He found the corpse lying in
the corn-crib. upon pile of corn, with the
pistol lying alongside. From the evidence
it appeared that Mr.. Stidham, on Wednes-
day morning, went into the room of Joshua
Davis,a colored man employed ON the farm,
and took pistol belonging to Davis from
there. He was heard in the room, but no
suspicion as to his intent was entertained.
Later in the forenoon, he suddenly, after
conversing with his brother.in-law, Mr..
Foreman, coming from the barn to the
house, stepped aside into the corn crib, and
putting the pistol into his mouth, fired, in
stantly killing himself.
Mr.. Stidham appeared to be in bis usual
health and spirits during the morning, and
no cause could be assigned for the rash act;
but during the past year, he has been at
times unwell and occasionally somew hat
depressed in splits. The jury rendered a
verdict of death /" by pistol shot in his
own hands"
Deceased was about 40 years Of age, and
leaves wife aud several children,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

DEATH OF MIR. JEFFERsoN--ooNCERT BY THE
BAPTIST MIsstoN-NEw ENTERPRISES AND
IhPRovEMENTs-PoLIo BUSINESS LIVELY
Correspondence of the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, DEL, Nov. 30-In sorrow
we are compelled to record the death of
VIM. Il. Jefferson, in the 32d year Of his
age, citizen we'll known and highly re
spected in this and adj dining States for his
sterling integrity and prompt business
traits, of genial disposition, ever ready to
assist the afflicted. Our business commu-
nity has lost one of its shining lights. Mr..
Jefferson was of the firm of W. II. Jeffe--
son & Co., coal dealers, grain shippers, &C.,
and died of typhoid fever on Wednesday af-
ternoon.
The E. Els correspondent has had the
nightmare, and has been trying to throw
off the incubus by writing fearful forbod-
ings arising out Of the lection. In our hum
BILE opinion as prophet he is not success,
and it would be advisable for him to re-
member Horace Greeley's advice" young
man, go West"
The concert last evening was success in
every respect. The singing was of first
class order, and rendered in manner sell
dom excelled by amateurs. "Shelling Green
Peas" by Mr.. Humpries, was greeted by
great applause. I" Ma never told Lie"
by Miss Odgers, child of or years, was
sung with great feeling. Moung Erwin
gave two songs of his native land and spoke
at some length of the beauties of Burmah
A solo by Mrs. G.. Duncan, and another by
Mr.. Raymond, were particularly noticeable.
The choruses were fair. A flute solo was
received with great applause. Ii is hoped
that the Baptist Mission, in whose behalf
the concert was given, will soon be enabled
to erect church in this city.
VIM. f. Terry has purchased the house
and lot on William ST.. belonging to Mrs.
Mary Pattison, for 81, 900.
Mrs. N. @. Sneed has opened dress-ma-
king and tailoring establishment, on Tasker
st., above 9th.
James Painter is having a shop built on
Vine st., above Harmony, and az soon as
completed will open it as tonsorial estab-
lishment. This is needed, there being at
present but one barber shop in the city, and
we all want to be shaved.
At the Mayors office, there has been a
little rush this week, and returns filed from
Elk counties with fines of 81 in each case
with COSTS His honor has been refreshing
his memory, reading selections from the
statutes and is now in a state much to be
feared by all evil-doers.
The culvert on the road to Wilmington
is completed, and the road-bed covered
with oyster shells. This is a thing long
wanted. There is great deal of trave
over this road, and that part near Rogers
Woods is in fearfully bad condition.
This evening there <Vill be a supper Civ
en- in the M. e. church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Falher,s Esoy HsrosperIng.

Ananxious parent residing in the coun-
try, ,,who was somewhat doubtful Of his
sons prosperity in the city wrote ,inquiring
how much money he was saving, and re.
ceived reply that the young man cleared
over all expenses 80 65 per day. Being still
in doubt, the father wrote for particulars
piled that he hung around all saloons
watching for "treats," and in this way got
one hundred drinks a day, worth, at ten
cents drink, $40. He has no expense for
lodgings, as the police invariably arrested
him, and the next morning the court fined
him 81 95, which subtracted from $40 left
inst 50 6h
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Ladv Rurned 20 Deatn.

Sorrow prevails in Poughkeepsie society
over the terrible death of Miss Sarah D.
Van Wagner, niece of William A. Davies,
President Of the Farmers and Manufactur-
ers' Bank. Saturday afternoon Miss Van
Wagener went to her room, and had been
absent only a short time when her aunt
heard piercing shrieks. Hurrying to the
spot with visitor, she found Miss Van
Wagner enveloped in flames. They
wrapped woollen blankets around her and
extinguished the fire. Miss Van WageneI
was terribly burned from her feet to her
chin in some places the flesh seemed to
be cooked. She suffered the most intense
agony, and died Saturday morning, her rel
atives, who we're summoned from New
York, surrounding her bedside. She sale
she caughJ fire from the gas. She wes al
orphan, eighteen years of age, and beau
tifuland accomplished girl.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
The Absconding Treasurer.

MILLER, TIE SECRET SOCIETY CASE MAN,
CAUGHT IN WILMINGTON.
Samuel t. Miller, the treasurer of several
secret societies in Philadelphia, who ab-
seconded with their funds, as briefly stated
in the COMMERCIAL about ten days ago, was
arrested on Tuesday in this city. He
was captured at the Washington
House, by officer Beale, of Philadel.
phia, having been here but short time.
Previously. he had been at Norristown and
Reading. He was taken to Philadelphia
and committed, in default of bail. for
hearing, to-day.
Miller says he began to use the funds in
his charge, as long ago as 1871, and had in
vested them in the business Of the firm Of
which he is a member. The other MEM
bers say this is not true.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
FIRST EDITION.
The Political situation.

THE BOGUS DEMOCRATIC s. HOUSE IN SOUTH
CAROLINA FORCES ITSELF INTO THE CHAM
BER-PRoGREss OF THE COUNTS IN FLORIDA
AND LOUISIANA.
The New York Times summary says
The South Carolina Democratic managers,
finding they were making bad mistake in
attempting to keep up bogus House of
Representatives, made new move yester-
day morning. The whole body of Demo-
cratic members marched into the hall Of
the State House an hour before the regular
time of meeting, and organized, with Gen.
Wallace in the chair as Speaker. The Re-
publicans came in an hour after, and
Speaker Mackey took his place beside Wal
lace, while the clerk called the roll.
Both parties continued in session, each
fearing to adjourn, as the vote for Cover
nor is counted in joint session at noon TO-
day. Wallace was notified from Gen. Ru
ger during the afternoon that persons who
did not hold certificates of election from
the Board of Canvassers would not be per-
mitted on the floor next day. The Demo-
Gratis were badly demoralized by this, and
sent a long letter of protest to the Gener-
al. At O'Clock last night, the Hall OF
Representatives presented most Disgrace
full scene, and serious riot seemed to
Dnr0aIeu. Iuo OouuCTdbo WoIo 0AOIohSlg
violent in their speeches.
In Louisiana che Returning Board heard
more testimony IN the contested cases, the
evidence being such as to greatly strength
en- the Republican side. The committee Of
Northern Democrats are preparing an ad-
dress to the country to be published in ad
vance of the declaration of the vote by the
board, which will soon be made. The Re-
publicans will make their report at-
ter the result is declared. 1t will be
addressed to the President. An address
has been issued by number of citizens of
New Orleans on the general condition OF
Louisiana. The testimony of Tidwell, in
rebuttal of the story of Eliza Pinkston, is
published. 1t does much to confirm the
evidence it was intended to refute.
In Florida the Canvassing Board heard
additional testimony in regard to Archer
township in Alachua county, the result OF
which was mainly the exposure Of the un-
scrupulous use Of money by the Democrats
in buying witnesses whose own evidence
proves their shameless corruption and un-
truthfulness.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Annusemaemts.
WEDNESDAY EvENINa-''Two MEN OF SANDY
RAR.n

WEDNESDAY EvENING-''Two MEN OF SANDY
BAR"
Having in mind the fact that New York
critics found much room for objection to
Bret Harte's play, we are obliged to say
that in most respects it is very satisfactory
and some of its points are excellent
While COL Stdrbottle may not be 30 much
new and distinct character, as Mulberry
Sellers, Mr. Robson makes him much more
humorous and amusing chan MIR. Ray
mond's portraiJure. Tue introduction of
the Chinaman is first-rate feature, and, 30
far as we know, something entirely unique.
He contributes nothing, whatever, to the
development of the plot, but he adds no
small amount OF amusement. Apart from
the humor of the performance, we do not
see but that, as dramatic composition, MIR.
Hartes work is equal to the "Gilded Age"
neither Of them having any merit worth talk,
ing of in that respect. In 1.-TWO Men OF
Sandy Bar" there are q number of figures,
which from their action and surroundings we
regard with certain interest, but whose
relations to the general story are of Sec
ondary Importance. Those who see them
on the stage probably care very little about
the general plot, its development and
denOuenaent but are attracted and enter
ances of the chief characters.
The company supporting MIR. Robson is
good, and all the parts were we'll taken.
Miss Laura Don, as the Spanieh beauty, and
Mrs -- az the school teacher,
played with spirit. The "two men" them
selves, amount to very little, in the play,
but the characters were satisfactorily pre-
scented, especially that of OdkhurSt. The
audience was not large, though not
hax
obliged to lament, on occasions equally
deserving. There we're frequent laughter
and applause, and everybody present ap-
peared well satisfied.
THURSDAY RvENIAa "THE TWO FOUND
L1NGs."
Mr.. Carleton's new play was introduced,
last evening, to a large audience. It is, on
the whole, entertaining, bright, and full OF
good points. The travelling gypsy per-
formances of Melch1or, (Mr. Carleton } and
his company afford perfect legitimate op-
portunity for the variety business and
specialties of Messrs. Oheevers and Ken
nedy, and Mr.. Carleton, himself,
whose vertriloquism, in the second act,
was especially good. The play, we arc
quite sure, will be a success. Miss
Hermann, as Ndttee, the gypsy woman
looked very =handsome and played we'll
Greater familiarity with the parts, however
rs needed by all. aud this will be acquired
by further rehearsals and performances
The two boys, however, might refine ant
idealze their characters to advantage, es
pecislly Timothy. In the respect of famil
iarity with her part, and natural acting, the
little Miss Campbell, as FIetd, was one ol
the very best OF the Company
THE NORTH CAROLINA SINGERS.
This, and tomorrow evenings, the Nortl
Carolina Jubilee Singers will give concerts
at the Opera. House. They have performed
extensively throughout the country, an(
are said to be good company. Their con
certs in Philadelphia have drawn larg
houses,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
small Farms.

The Springfield. (Mass.) Republican says:
1.-THE real estate agents note remarkable
and steadily increasing demand for small
farms, worth from 81, 200 to $4,000, while
large farms are much less sought for. The
mechanics and laborers, whose wages have
been steadily reduced for the last two
years, form the majority of the purchasers,
and we fancy most of them will find that
the reductions have not been confined to
the city. Probably half Of these people
have not fully counted the cost, and will be
glad enough to get back to the city after
the novelty has worn off, while those who
go to their new avocation with determi.
nation to work hard, and make the thing a
success at all hazards, will be pretty sure to
RtaY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Political Items.

Hayes popular majority in Iowa alone is
larger than Tilden's aggregate majority in
every northern state carried by him.
In Buffers district, the official count is +:
Benjamin h. Butler, 12, 100; John K. Tar
box, 1919; E. lockwood Hoar, 1855.
A large number of betters on the presi-
dental election in Boston agreed to with
draw their bets Monday, and one pool-sell-
ing firm paid out quite sum. They still
hold large amount, however.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
A VALUABLE CnrgO.

The American Line steamer Illinois,
which left Philadelphia, yesterday, took
out to England another very valuable car
go. Included in it were goods valued at
over $60O,000 belonging to the British
section of the Centennial Exhibition.
There were two hundred and fifty oil paint
ings, and all the water colors, engravings
and ststusry, making up the entire balance
of the British fine art collection The first
instalment was sent out in the steamer In
diana last week. There were also several
packages of goods belonging to the South
Kensington and other museums.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
AmerLcan HArl.s Fam.

OPENING AND ARRAEeE4ENT OF THE FAIR
The TABLES AND ATTENDANTS IN THE
HALL.
We looked in, for few moments lass
evening, at the Fair oflthe American Rifles,
now in progress at Odd Fellows Hall, and
found large crowd fp attendance, who
seemed to be thoroughly enjoying them
selves. The room was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and flags, the gallery being
also ornamented with a fanciful central de-
sign of crossed swords. In the centre Of
the hall is an octagonal stand, festooned
with evergreens and flags, and surmounted
by large carved eagle, bearing shield
inscribed "welcome." This is designated
the furniture table, and is presided over by
Mrs. Jeandel.
In the rear of the room is long refresh
ment table, behind which ls a shooting gal
lery which is well patroniEed. The rear
wall is draped with the State and National
colors, belonging to the company.
On the left of the refreshment stand, is
the glassware table, presided over by Mrs.
Lucy Winkleman, and containing good as
sortment Of fancy glass and china ware. On
the table adjoining is a handsome model Of
full-rigged ship, which attracted great
| deal OF attention.
The table next to the door is in charge of
J Mrs Capt. Wood Prominent among the
/ articles displayed here we noticed hand
pome silver castor, and fine double barrelled
shotgun.
Mrs. Virtue, who has charge of the table
at the right of the refreshment stand, dis
plays among other things, a bed-quilt which
has drawn first premiums at both the
Peninsular and Middletown agricultural
| fairs and for which she was at one time Of
fered $1OO. 1t is now Offered for sale at
$35.
At the next table, which is under the
charge of Mrs. Hobson, we noticed some
very handsome artificial flowers. The ad-
joining table, presided over by Miss Minnie
Morris, contains quite variety of fancy
articles, noticeable among them being a
handsome silver watch.
The display, as a whole, is very credit
able to tile Company, and, judging from
the attendance, is likely to prove success
full pecuniarily, 1t will continue open fol
several days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

On the 1st of January there will be a
change at the Capital Hotel in Dover. Col
Fountain retires and Mr.. Lewis Of Balti-
more takes possession.
Two members elect of the next Legisla-
ture are now teachers of public schools
Harry Sharpley, Senator from New Castle
county, and John L. Thompson, Represen-
tAtiVe from Sussex.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
River of Older.

William r. Stauffer and his son, farmers
of Berks county, made during the past fall
664 barrels of cider with patent crushing
machine and one-horse power press. The
cider was made on the farm of the elder
Stauffer for the farmers Of the entire vicin-
ity, thousands of barrels of apples having
been hauled to the press during the fall.
1t required about 1000 bushels of apples to
make the quantity stated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Delaware ships and. Owners.

John W. Hall, of Frederick, owns share
in twenty-seven vessels, and is part owner
of brigantine of HOO tons now IN process
of construction at Oooper's Point, N ].
The schooner Samuel Warren, of Freder-
lea, was recently run down by steamer on
the Hudson river, near Yonkers. She sank
in so feet of water, and it has cost her
owners 81, 900 to raise and repair her.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

AUCTION SALE OF THE DELAWARE BUILD
ING FURNITURE.-On Tuesday next, the
"Delaware State" Centennial furniture,
from the State Building, will be sold at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder at Drake
& 90 g auction rooms, No. 4 East 4th st.,
at Q o'clock, p. M, consisting of one rep
suit, lounges, chairs, tables, flags, mating,
window curtains &c. &c. Sale positive.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Making ORE ans az smyrna.

The manufacture of organs is an industry
recently started in this town. Evans q Co.,
Jonathan Evans, recently Of New Jersey,
and j. d. Evans, brothers) now have five
under way, at the Griffith building, on " the
hill" An instrument of elegant tone, made
by Mr.. Jonathan Evans, is to be used at the
Presbyterian anniversary tomorrow even
ing,-TiTnes, 29th.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
Making Evergreen Decorations.

Making Evergreen Decorations.
Geo. L. Suydsm is at work in Milford
with twenty hands, manufacturing ever
green wreaths, ropes, stars and crosses for
the city markets. He finds steady work
for two months of autumn and early,winter
for twenty or more women and girls. The
materials used are turkey beard, cypress or
christmas vine and holly beard and berries.
The turkey beard is brought here from
Vermept closely packed in barrels and
bales, while the other articles are gathered
in this vfeinity. The quantity of these
goods manufactured surprised us but we
learn there ia sfargn demand for them. at
this season of the year, in all our cities.
They are used for trimming churches. halls,
and even private residences for Thanksgiv-
ing and the holidays. Mr.. Suydam's bust.
ness in this line amounts to about 90 500
for eight or ten weeks Of the season.-Mil-
ford, DEL, Ne,oS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
The Centennial open.

After 10 o'clock, yesterday, in recognition
of Thanksgiving day and the unveiling of
the monument to Religious Liberty, the
Centennial authorizes opened the Exhibition
grounds to the public, and many persons
took advantage of the opportunity to visit
the enclosure free Of cost. Prior to noon
485 cash Yisitors entered the Grounds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
mead by ahe CradIe~Side.

A few mornings aySa.A Mrs. Annie Fawkes,
OF Oedarvilss, 'Chssysp county, was found
dead in bed, with hek head leaning over
cradle, the little child in it playing with her
hair, unconscious Of its bereavement. The
cause of death was apoplexy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
SerIOus Fire in ChicaRO.

A large building in South Street, Chlca-
ga, occupied by Sherman, Hall & Co., deal
ers in wool George Ross, tea merchant ;
Brown, Camp & Co., wool merchants, and
other firms, was burned last night. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
New ROnneI.

The ''Daniel Deronda" bonnet has lately
made its appearance, and is much affected
by young women who have murdered their
husbands and been Tilted by their lovers
After this explanation the bonnet will prob
ably become fashionable.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

PARTRIDaEs BUT NO PELIoANs. = Our
genial south-side sportsman, Mr.. E. b Fur
ry, says that pelicans are rather scarcer so
far, this year, than they were last, but he
is having some fun among the partridg,es,
week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

No RETURNS AT THE POLICE OoURT.-Yes-
terday proved to be very dull day at the
Police Headquarters. No arrests were
ses before the Mayor, this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

CENTENNIAL VISITING. - Three families
near Smyrna were visited by over seventy
Centennial visitors from the North, during
the continuance of the "big show" One
Of the families entertained nearly forty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

A Northampton, Mass, horse recently
died from oslculi in the stomach, which cut
through the coat Of that organ and caused
death. Such case is very rare.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

H1sroRIoAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Historical So
ciety will be held this evening at 7.30
o'clock, for the election of officers and the
transaction of important business. Mem
bers are requested particularly to attend.
The public meeting will be held on Decem-
ber 14th.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

REAL ESTATE PURoHAsED.-Mr. Gideon
B. Guyer has purchased of Mr.. David
Campbell, the two three story brick houses,
No. 400 and 404 Walnut St., above Fourth,
and will commence to dav the erection of a
similar three story dwelling on the lot ad.
joining. William Hicken will do the brick
laying, and J. ]. Watson the stone work.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
QUOTATIONS. AT THE BRANDYwINE MILLS FOR

SuPpER AND CoNoGRr AZ NFw CAsrLE.---
The supper and concert at the ". E. church
at New Castle, last evening, was an enjoy
able and successful occasion. The tables
were iuvitinglv and bounufully spread, and
were surrounded by scores Of happy &s;fi
hearty people. The concert was in charge
of MIR. A. j. Brown, Sr., and Miss Lizzie /.
Clark, and passed off in manner agreeable
and satisfactory to all the company assem-
bled. It will be repeated this evening.
Admission free.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01

Y. M. G. A. FREE LECTURE. ScY-
mour will deliver free lecture before the
Y. NJ O. A, and the public generally in the
lecture room of the Association, this even
ing, at half past seven.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-01
weather Probabilities.
Associated press Teleorom.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1. = Probabilities {:
For the Middle States, stationary or lower
temperature, north west winds, falling, fol-
lowed by rising barometer, and clear or
partly cloudy weather, with occasional light
snoWe,