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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

The CHIsLETT FAMILY-In referring to
the Wilmington City Directory of 1868, 1t
will be seen that the Chislett family, at that
time, were residents of this city. William
Chislett Sr., the man murdered at Elwood,
New Jersey, was a morocco dresser, living
at No. ii East Fourth street, and was fore
man in Pusey, Scott & Co. & morocco fac
tory. He had two sons, one named William
who was a coach painter and the other
named James, yet in his minority. A
daughter lives with her aunt in Philadel-
phia, and in her testimony stated
that her two brothers lived at
Wilmington, not her fathers brothers as
has been reported by city paper. An ac-
quaintance Of the family informs us that
| William, the oldest brother, i'll trucker
some place around Wilmington, and that
James, the younger brother, is well known
amongst the butchers, being sometimes
employed by Otley Vernon. The confes
sion of one of the men who murdered ole
Mr.. Chislett, was printed in the CONNER
/ CIAL, last week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
Serviam Affairs.

SerViam Affairs.
TcHERNAYEFF's ARMY PRocLAMs PRINCE MU-
Lam KING.
Associated Press Telegram
LONDON, Sept 18.-A dispatch to Reuters
Telegram Company, from Belgrade, says
General Tchernayeff's army, OH Saturday,
proclaimed Prince Milan King Of Servia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

ROBBERY Yesterdsy the house of D. E..
Buckingham, in Washington street aboy e
Tenth, was entered, it Is supposed, by a
couple OF colored men, and robbed Of a
coat, belonging to Mr.. Buckingham, and a
nice large sponge cake.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

NEARLY QUARANTINE.-Ye Yesterday about
noon, the schooner K. A. Garter, laden
with phosphate rock, from Charleston, s.
G, for Walton d Whann, this city arrived
at the mouth of Christiana creek. Her cap
tain came in town this morning, in search
Of tow up, when he was informed that it
would hardly be safe to bring his vessel in
to the city, without having his crew in
spected, as he had shipped them at Charles
ton, the yellow fever being now bad at
Savannah. The Mayor notified of the
fact, and DIR. Draper sent out to investigate
the schooner. His report is that there il
no sickness on board nor any sign of it,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

BASE BALL.-Mr. Z. P. Wise is arranging
for rather novel game of base bali, to
take place in this city, on Saturday next.
he has invited sufficient number of the
p, W. g. B. r. R. employees, of Philadel-
phia, to engage in game with the employ
ees Of the Delaware Railroad. The game
will be played on the Adams Street grounds,
and an admission of fifteen cents will prob
ably be charged.
on Saturday the Red-stockings defeated
the Quickstep juniors, at the Adams street
grounds by score of "a to IA. Batting
totals Reds 27, Jr. g. This was the third
game between the two clubs, of which the
Red Stockings have won two, and they now
claim to be the champion junior club of the
city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
FINANCIAL q coMMERcIAL.

WILMINGTON DEL, September IS, 1876.
Owing to the interruption in telegraphis
communication by the storm, we have not
received our financial quotations to-day.
STOCK AND BOND DMARKEr-coRRECTIoN DAILY BY
R. R. ROBINSON co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
Correspondence invited. Roofs laid by contract
ROOFS.

Why not make your roofs last lifetime, an save
the expense of roof every 10 or 10 years 1t
can be done if You Slate Paint, it will not only
resist the effects of water and wind but shield sou
OLD ROOFS.
Protect your Buildings by using Slate Paint which
neither cracks in winter nor runs in summer. Old
shingle roofs be pa nted, locking much better,
aud lasting longer than new shingles without the
paint for one-four'h the cost of re-shingng. On
decayed shingles fills up the holes and pores and
Curleo warped shingles il brings Their places
and keeps them there. This paint requires no heat
ing, is applied with brush and very ornamental. 1t
is chocolate color when tirst applied but changes to
uniform Slate color, and is TO all intents and pur
poses slate
ON TBN or ERON ROOFS
the red color is the hest paint in world for dura.
bity. 1t has heavy body, is easily applied ex-
pands by heat, contracts by cold, dries slow and
never cracks nor scales. One coat equals of any
other.
NEW ROOFS.
Mills, fOundries, factories and dwellings a speci-
allty, Materials compile steep HAT
huof of Rubber Roofing costs but about half the
price OF re.shnglng. FOR priv te houses. barns and
buildings OF all descriptions it is far superior to any
other roofing in the world Tor convenience in LAYING
and combines the Ornamental appearance, durab
y, and treproof qualities of tin, at one-third the
cost No Tar or Gravel Used
How to save e-shit gng-st1p leaks effectually
ana cheaply IN roofs OF all kinds 100 page book
iEee Write to-day. and ask Tor II.
N. Y. Slate Roofing Co. Limited.
Cedar street, New York. Agents wanted.
! sepls 4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
Philadelphia Markets.
Associated Press gelearan1.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1s.-Refned petro-
leum 26c crude 19@191(. Bark $50 for
No. quercitron cloverseed $11 timothy
$1.75 flaxseed ST. 9O@132. Flour firmer
extra $6@$61a high grades $685.. Rye
flour unchanged. Wheat steady and in
fair demand; Western and Pennsylvania
red $1.10@$1. IS ; Southern do. $1.180
$1.22; amber $1.20@126; white $1.24@
$125. Rye dull. Corn firm yellow 500
Coo; mixed 5619@5Sc; steamer 54@55c
sail SEC Oats dull and weak; new western,
3515@45c. Whiskey steady, western SLIP.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE-FOR BOTH
IVA sexes, at Concordville. Delaware Co. Pa, on
Philadelphia Baltimore Central Railroad En-.
glish branches, Natural Science and Mathematics
receive special attention. Greek, Latin German,
French, Spanish, &c, most thoroughly taught.
Rates reduced-&4 per week for girls and R4 81 for
boys. Term commences ninth mo. (September), Is.
Hon. Washington Townsend, West Chester, Pa,
says: " AS TO the progress of my late ward, who
under your and tuition for over two years was
well isted with the school, its arrangements and
discipline, and the progress in knowledge he made
whilst under your instruction."
Send for circular TO JOSEPH SHORTLIDGE, A.
aug5-2md ,w&fs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
IESTER ACADEMY,
CHESTER, PA.
FOR BOTH SEXES.
GEORGE GILBERT, PRINCIPAL.

Students prepared for College, Business, or Teach
ing. Primary and academic courses Fall term,
begins Sept. A. Send for circular sep4-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

Three drunks. with the usual fines, and
costs, have composed the hearings al the
the police court since our last report.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
Gdnfatiuitat.

FAMILY. BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS
IT and girls A real home, and tirst-rate instruc.
tons. Send for circular to Rev. j. l.. SCOTT,
Hammonton, New Jersey aug3O1mdwEft
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

Philadelphia CRItIe Markets.
Associated Press Telegram.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.-Cattle in fair
demand. Sales of 1900 extra Penna. and
Western steers at 6@615c; fair to good do.
5@51Sc; common 4@4S4c. Sheep in fair
demand sales of 100 head 5D6c. Hogs
firmer sales of 1000 head at $8. 50@$9. .25.
Financial.
Associated Press Telegram.
New YORK, Sept. 1S.-Gold quoted, this
morning, at $1.10.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

DARKESBURG CLASSICAL INSTITUTE
FOR both sexes Parkesburg, Chester county, Pa.
very high and elegant grounds, on Penna Railroad,
"A miles from Philadelphia, IL miles west OF Della,
ware City Railroad junction, Opens September A.
lsio Pupils admitted at any time. For further in.
formation address
REV. FRANCIS HENDRICKS,
augl9d,w&f,1m Vice Prin sipal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

Just the book for the times Gives a full history
of the National Capital and Government Shows
how the government has been managed since its or
ganization. Explains how jobs put through con
gress. Gives full history of the Whisky Frauds,
Beknap, and other Scandals 1t gives the Lives Of
Hayes, Wheeler, Tiden and Hendricks Grand
chance for agents. Address, JAMES BELTS &
CO., Hartford, Conn. sep44W
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18
Asir Castle advertisements.
educational Gitu.

II H. ANDERSoN'S DAY SCHOOL WILL
-lLsre-open rear of Zion Church, on Monday, Sept.
4th E. a ANDERSON,
Aug21-12teod Teacher.
II KINDERGARTEN.-T KINDERGARTEN
IN on Delaware Avenue between West and Wash
ington Sts, conducted by Miss Noyes, will reopen
on Monday, Sept 18th
For particulars apply at 800 WEST ST.
Aug21eodtoSept1S
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

w ENCK'S PERFUMES FOR THE HAND.
wv kerchief and toilet are delicate and durable.
For sale by f.. BRINGHURST & CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-18

QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANnYwINE MIIl.s Yor
FLouR AND aRAIN-ooRRKoTEp DAILY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
A Horrible Tragedy.

A horrible tragedy occurred on the top
floor Of No. 201 West Twenty third
street, New York. julius Blank, aged
thirty eight years, native of France,
by occupation professor of music, shot
his wife Mary, aged twenty-eight years,
in the head with large revolver, infict-
ing a mortal wound. He then caught
up his little child, Amelia, aged three
and one-half years, and placing the
deadly weapon close to her head, fired,
causing almost instant death. Before
the child had expired he ended the ter
rible deed of blood by blowing out his
own brains. The noise of the pistol
snot attracted the attention of neighbors,
who rushed in only to find the child and
father lying dead in pools of blood and
the mother unconscious and dying.
Within ten minutes police surgeon was
on the scene, but nothing could be done
for the only surviving member of the
fated family. Her wound was fatal.
She was, however, quickly removed by
an ambulance to hospital.
The causes that led to the terrible
crime and the details of the tragedy are
unknown. No person could be found
who Witnessed the shooting, and only
surmises of insanity afford an assignable
cause. The father and murderer was
totally blind, and supported his family
by giving music lessons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
The Late James Lick.

James Lick, the philanthropist, died
in San Francisco. He had been sinking
for some time, and death resulted from
in the world Of commerce. was singularly
successful. He was born at Fredericks-
burg, Pa, in 1886. He was engaged in
commercial pursuits in South America
from 1921 to 1847, when he went to Cali
fornia and invested in real estate and
other enterprises, which resulted in the
accumulation of great fortune. In 1874
he assigned $4,000 900 from his estate
to trustees for various public and
philanthropic purposes, including
800, 900 for telescope and other APP
paratus at Lake Tahoe, $500, 600 for a
school of mechanical arts in California,
$3.50, 900 for public monuments and
$3.50, 900 for public baths in Sacramento,
$150,000 for a monument to Francis
Scott Key, the author of the "Star
Spangled Banner" and other large
sums to various benevolent societies in
San Francisco. The selection of suit
able persons to guard these vast charities
has always been source of trouble and
uneasiness to Mr.. Lick. Since the last
change in the trustees of his charitable
fund the deceased has frequently ex-
pressed himself better satisfied with the
condition of affairs, but has manifested
considerable concern at not hearing
from bis son, John Lick, of Fredericks.
burg, Lebanon county, Pa, to whom
both letters and kilograms had been sent
requesting his resignation as one of tho
trustees. ALI the rest of the old board
have rendered their designations, though
they have not yet been confirmed by the
court.
The trustees say the business is in
such shape that no complications can
ensue in carrying out Mr.. Lick's de-
signs, though there is some fear that the
action of John Lick implies his inten-
ton of contesting matters in the courts.
The total value of the trust fund is esti-
mated at about $5,000,000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
A Bungling Execution.

Francis Ept was hanged at Cochocton,
Ohio, for the murder of Abraham
Wertheimer on the twentieth of NUvem-
Der last Ept, who was born in Ger
many, was thirty three years of age.
At precisely one o'clock P. NJ. the fatal
trigger was touched, aud Ept's body
fell six feet anda half but the fall did
not break his neck, or even cause
strangulation, the knot having slipped
to the front, so that he was held by the
back of his neck. A local paper, de-
scribing the terrible work, says: The
moose slipped around in such a manner
that its knot was over the hanging mans
chin, and the fall not having broken his
neck, but merely for a moment stunned
him, he was now, amid the agony of
death, crying for relief. "Let me go,
let me go I" he shouted in German.
"Oh, have mercy on me, oh, have mercy
ON me Oh, God, the Father, have
mercy on me Oh, let me go, let me
gol Oh, Mother OF God, help me
Father Epping, cut the rope and let me
go !" Cries of horror sprung from the
audience, while the sheriffs and Father
Epping ran to the edge of the scaffold
platform. "Shoot him and put him
out of his Misery" suggested a by
stander. "Oh, shoot me, shoot mel"
CIRCULATED Ept, who was now fully sensi-
BILE I" 1 was ten years a soldier; shoot
me, and don't hang me like dog"
Pull N up /" said one of the sheriffs.
Two strong men seized hold of the rope
aud dragged the dangling victim, hand
over hand, to the platform, Here he
was placed in chair, while his cries,
means, and pleas for mercy would have
melted the heart of stone. Courage,
my son." said Father Epping "think
of the suferings of our Redeemer, and
be man." "Oh, Father Epping, for
Gods sake cut the rope and save me, "
prayed the quivering wretch. Thus he
cried until the trap had been readjusted,
and then he was again lifted on to it.
Now his nerves were unstrung, as we'll
they might be, and he was almost as
limp as a rag. He never ceased beg
ging for mercy, and, in the midst of
his cries, the trap was sprung, and this
time the work was effectively done.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
Remarkable Storm Phenomenon.

At the head of Cabin creek, says a
correspondent with Gen. Crooks COM
mand, furious and remarkable storm
assailed us. The heavens were suddenly
transformed from serene to an angry
and menacing aspect. The wind broke
loose, and rain was hurled from the
cl Juds in huge drops. The sun was just
setting, and, despite the dark mood of
nature, there was an azure disk of the
sky in the west suffused with golden
tinge. While it was yet glowing, hail
stones as large as walnuts dropped like
bullets, cutting leaves and twigs from
the trees in an instant, and then amid
the deafening roll of the thunder and
the fitful glare of the lightning, two
great rents appeared in the clouds, and
the moon and dozen stars looked down
out of their upper chamber into the
gloom. The strange phenomenon lasted
a quarter of an hour-sunligbt, star
light, moonlight, rain, hail, wind and
lightning, all displayed at the same mo-
ment. A faint rainbow formed before
the lingering "reminiscences of the sun
was gone from the west. Then the sky
assumed consistent blackness, and the
storm grew in wildness until it reached
a passionate climax of giant tears, liquid
and CONCEALED, more violent than ever,
and then subsidized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

In the forty years that the Merchants
Gargling Oil has been before the pub
lie, thousands of patent medicines have
been ushered into the market and retir-
ed. while this old remedy has held on its
way, increasing in popularity with each
succeeding year. Merchants Garglng
Oil is known Familiarity the whole length
and breadth of the land. and the name
of the secretary, Mr.. John Hodge, of
Lockport, has a fame as wide as the
medicine he dispenses. We have no
data as to the number of bottles sent
out from the mandatory last year, but
the quantity must have been enormous.
The company distribute two millions OF
almanacs and domestic recipe books an
nually, and when it is remembered that
these are given away, some idea of the
extent of the advertising enterprise may
be formed. A medicine that will stand
the test of forty years, as the Merchants
Gargling Oil has done, needs no special
Endorsement at this late day.-BufalC
Courier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

English authorities appear to be afraid Of an
effort to release the FeniAn prisoners in Chat
ham prison, as they have doubled the guards
.... Goldsmith Maid beat Judge Fullerton in
221Sl. 2211f and 2.24. at the Fleetwood park,
near New York, in the free-to-All race.
Julius Bank, blind musician, OF New York,
shot aud killed his wife and three-year-oid
daughter and then committed suicide
Mr.. 0'Connor Power, NJ. p, Of England, has
arrived as the bearer OF q series Of resolutions,
passed in Dublin on the fourth OF July last,
congrstulAting President Grant upon the CEN
tennial OF American Independence. Sixty
thousand people we're present at tho meeting.
The address, which was then adopted by &C
clamaiion, is Handsomely engrOssed on parch-
ment in old English letter with illuminated
Dorder and initial letters 80. By cutting holes
through two walls, burglars gained entrance
to Horizons jewelry store, New York, aud
robbed it of SIS, COO worth of treasures-tak-
ing everything in the store except the con-
tents Of one safe and some plated ware.
Gen. Babcock aud Mr.. Somervile, on trial in
Washington for completely in the safe burg
larry, were acquitted ..... The American con-
suls at Porto Rico report that the recent hur-
ricane destroyed great many residences and
other buildings; and that some Of the crops
we're ruined. +. -. Hon. Joseph Warren, editor
of the Buffalo Courier, and president Of the
Associated Press, died Of congestion Of the
lungs. e. James Lick, the California phi
lanthropist, is dead. %. An outward-bound
steamer ran down small schooner in Halifax
On. S. } harbor and two brothers named Smith
were drowned. One of them, 0bed, pulled as
bow oar in the Halifax crew at Philadelphia.
$3.50. BY the swapping Of ferryboat in Yon-
gal harbor, Ireland, fourteen persons were
| droyynad
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
From n Physician.
HYDE PARK, Vt, Feb. 7, 1875

HYDE PARK, VT, Feb. 7, 1876.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle & Sons, Boston:
Gents-You may perhaps remember that
wrote you several weeks ago in regard to the
use of the Peruvian Syrup for my wife, who
was suffering from general debility, the Sc
quence of typhoid dysentery. had tried the
most noted physicians in this State. and also
in Canada, without relief. AT your recommen-
dation she commenced the use of the Syrup
the first four bottles made but little impress
sion, but while taking the fifth she began to
improve rapidly, and now, after using six of the
dollar bottles, she has regained her strength
and is able to do most OF the work about the
house and I feel that cannot speak toe
highly in praise of the Peruvian Syrup.
have prescribed it to several of my patients
and have procured the sale Of several dozer
of it here. You can make any use OF this let.
ter you see fit. Yours, very truly,
ii. d. BELDEN, M. ID.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
In New Zealand.

A Maori of New Zealand was arrested
for theft and brought before two of the
native magistrates, one of whom was
chief of his village, and the other of the
village where the theft was committed.
The former, with Roman virtue, refused
to take rart in the hearing of the case;
the latter promptly fined the culprit e5.
The fine was paid to the convicting
magistrate and he descended from the
bench. There he forgot himself and
bent over to tie his shoe laces. This
action in court was breach of Maori
etiquette. The Roman magistrate at
once had him arrested for contempt of
court and fined e5. Both tribes had
had justice done, no one had lost money
and all then went home happy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
Cut This Ont.

The Astor Place HOTEL Aston Place, Third
Ave- and Eighth St., New York, is one OF the
best places for stranger to stop-well kept,
centrally located, alking distance to principal
stores and theaters, and with good bed,
clean, airy rooms, at so cents to 81 per day, il
does not cost small fortune to spend a few
days in the city. With the affable and gentle
manly Mr.. Borden Zone of the proprietary be.
hind the counter, no one can help feeling al
home. Go and sec him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

Assesses and sores of long standing,
which have resisted the operation Of ONT
ments and washes, may be eleansed and
healed by frequent and persistent washing
with GLENNs SULPHUR SOAP. Depot Crtten-
toms, No. Sixth avenue, New York.
Hills Instantaneous Hair Dye makes old
folks young.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

Many valuable horses die from the
effects of collie. The best thing to do in q
case of this kind is to pour bottle of John
sons Anodyne Liniment into a long necked
Junk bottle, add half pint of molasses and
water, then pour the whole down the horses
throat. In ten minutes the horse will begin
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

Chapped hands, face, p1mples, ring
worms, saltrheum, and ether cutaneous affeo-
tions cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth by using JUNIPER TAR SOAP. Be care
ful to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard
& Co., New York, as there are many limitations
made with common tar, all of which are worth
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

Charles Human, of San Jose, CAL,
brought in from the foothills en- the
road to San Felipe valley, bunch of
wild oats, the stalks of which measured
niue feet and and half in length.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

Parsons Purgative Pills will greatly
relieve, if not entirely cure, dyspepsia, when
everything else fails. They have been tried
in some desperate cases, and have given more
relief than any other medicine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
UPE on !

If you have Rheumatism, Neuralgi
Headache, Burn, or Bruise, procu
a bottle of Eupeon. 1t will give instai
relief, as thousands can testify. Fc
sale by all Druggists. H. A. HURLBu5
& CO.. rs and TT Randolph Street
Chicago, Agents for the Proprietors
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
Currency Outstanding.

The following is q statement of the
United States currency outstanding at
this date:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14

The attention of soldiers and their
heirs is called to the card Of Mcneil & Birch,
Of Washington, ID. O., in another column.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
Sis SHOT GUN

a gun bar or front action LOCKS WRrr0ned
genuine twist barrels ana good shooter, OR NO SALE
with Flask Pouch and Nad-cutter for 5. Can be sent
c. o. D. with privilege to examine before paying bill send
stamp for circular to z. PONELL SUI. Cmeinnatl -