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Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Local Brevities.
Sunset at 1923.

Sunset at I.29.
Sunrise tomorrow at 432.
Moon rise tonight at 1877.
A Peninsula Directory is what yeu want
Price SO.
Quick catalogue printing at the COMMERCIAL
Job office.
Fine ladies' custom work at Murray d Bros,
107 w. I'd street.
The "old Curiosity" shop sale at Naff's
draws large crowds, daily.
very fine stock of light material for sum-
mer wear, at Gouert's, l3 e. 4th street.
The furniture made by the Enterprise Man
ufactory is extending its reputation widely.
Chairs caned in an admirable manner by
Ada r, 4th and King street. Prices very rea-
sonable.
Gentlemen who appreciate fit in clothing,
ought to patronize Bayne, opposite City Hall.
Ladies can get the City Laundry to wash, in
a beautiful manner, their lace and linen cur
tains.
An easy way to get soap is to trade off waste
fat for it at Wilson's soap house, foot of Or
ange street.
Big stock, new goods, low prices, satisfacto-
ry to all, at Chafant'S cheap shoe store, Sd and
Market street
Remember, it can't be beat, that snapper
lunch, at Milne's, Sixth and Market streets.
Try It, it is the boss.
Webb's mackinaw hats are creditabe to
Wilmington artizans, and ought to be worn by
all Delaware gentlemen.
If persons who feel the pressure of hard
times, would get their clothing OF Bull, 81 and
Market Streets they would do well.
Young men are encouraged to buy their
summer straw ha at Duhell's, by the very
moderate prices asked for stylish hats.
What is Woods patent spring bottom, there
is SO much talk about? Why, it is a false bot
tom it'll spring attached, and is placed on the
bottom of your coor and refrigerator. 1t
saves the ice ana also the cooler hey have
all sizes to suit, at Wilson, Wood ~ Co.'S,
| "rOnt and Orange streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Tlte Glturfttes, Tn-tIorrotv.

NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH, Delaware Aven-
~ ue and Washington streets, Rev. 5. s. Seward,
Services at 1870, subject "The use or benefit of
going to church.
EIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, West street
n above 8th, Rev. f. Israel, pastor.
Rev. O. G. Ames of Germantown, will exchange
with the pastor services at 1019io'clock.
Meeting for religious worship at Mt. Cuba at p.
m. g. G. Ames will be present.
HANOVER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9Th
Ii and King streets, Rev. L. Marks, pastor
Preaching morning and evening by the pastor.
Evening service at O'Clock.
SCOTT M. f. CHURCH, 7th and Spruce streets,
~ Rey D. Owen Sypherd, pastor.
Services at lO& a. M, Micah6th chapter, 8th verse
AT p M, subject, THE four Lines"
nELAWARE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH,
~ Delaware avenue and Vest street, Rev. |. NJ.
Haldeman, pastor.
flowing to the daath of the sister of Rev. A. Nc
Arthur, the acting pastor, there will be preach
ing, but meeting for prayer and experience at the
usual hours, morning aud evening.
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, King
' J street above 7th.
Rev j. Howard Nixon the new pastor, will
preach morning and evening, at the usual hours.
INLM STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, cor Elm
H and jackson Streets Rev. h. r. Bartlett, pas
Preaching at 1O4 a. m. Sunday School concert,
l:45 p m. Sabbath school at Il. m, and p. m.
NNTEST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, sth and
w Washington Streets Rev. j. NJ. p Otts,D. D.,
pastor
Preaching tomorrow at lOg9 a. M, and p. M, by
the pastor, Rev. j. Nj, p. Otis Subject for the
morning, 1.-THE Better Country . for the evening.
+" Jesus and the Common People" All are cordially
invited.
CT. PAULS NJ r. CHURCH, Market street,
- above 7th, Rev. w. P, Davis, pastor.
Preaching morning, and evening by the pastor.
Morning subject, Christ our. Wisdom Righteous
ness, ,Sanctifcation and Redemption :. evening,
" Nothing but Leaves" Ushers will conduct
strangers to comfortable pews.
EPWORTH CHAPEL, corner Tenth and Church
H. Streets Rev. Louis Il. Barrett, pastor
frenchlng at lu.SO 4. M. and 40 p. m. Morning
subject Sampson's Riddles /" evening, " The
Prince of this World
TTNION NJ. r. CHURCH. 5th and Washington
u Rev. r. Il. Martndale pastor
A Gospel Temperance Meeting at 8 p. M to be
addressed by Miss Frances T.. Willard of Chicago
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
secretary Brlstow ResIgns.

Secretary Bristow has, for some time, con-
templated resigning his Office of Secretary
of the Treasury, and has had several con
versdtions with the President on the sub
ject, and on the first of this month advised
him of his intention to resign but not un-
til after the Cincinnati Convention, because,
to do so before it was held, might be con-
strued as a political movement. His reas-
ons for resigning are purely personal, his
private affairs are in such condition as to
require his attention. He has been in of
fee two years. No successor has yet been
designated. Mr. Bristow will retire at the
end of this month.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
The Fire EEecord.

SEVENTEEN BUILDINGS DESTROYED IN A N. @.
TOWN.
WILMINGTON, N. O. IA fire at Lum-
bertown, last night, destroyed II buildings.
The loss is 800, 000 and the insurance six
thousand The fire is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary.
FERRY STEAMER BURNED
PORT Huron, Mich, June 1.-THE Great
Western Railway ferry.boat Union was
burned at her dock here, last night. The
loss is $50 900.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Presidential congratulations.

GRANT CONFIDENT THAT HAYES WILL BE HIS
SUCCESSOR.
Associated Press Telegram.
WAsHINaroN, June 17.-President Grant
sent the following telegram to Governor
Hayes, last night
WARRINGTON, June 1G.
G0O. R. B. Hayes, Columbia, o.
l congratulate you aud feel the greatest
assurance that you will occupy my present
position from the fourth of March next
[signedl U. S. GRANT.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
QuicKsteps VS.. Cincinnati.

THE QUIoKsTEPs BEAT THE RED STOCKINGS
SCORE 10 TO 4.
Notwithstanding the excitement in the
city during the ballotting yesterday for
President, which kept many persons usual
ly in attendance at base ball games away
from the grounds, about 500 persons were
present at the game between the Quick
steps of this city and the Cincinnati club.
Though many expected the home club to
beat, they were not prepared for such a
sweeping victory. The playing was good
on both sides, there being very few errors.
The reds " found it impossible to hit Laf-
ferty's balls, and when they did it was only
to pop them up in the air and drop in the
clutches of the Quicksteps. Harry Sher-
win umpired the game and gave general
satisfaction. The following is the score
Innings. 12345 789
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

Now You SEE IT, AND NOW You DoN'T.-
Hundreds Of people, yesterday, were perch
ing the Rodney street base ball grounds,
and seeing the game without paying any
thing for that privilege. willow limb.
holding about ITS rounds of humanity az
long as poesible, gave way under the weight
with a CT, sl followed by thump on the
ground beneath, where the anxious sight
seer " didn't see it, any more. Happily no
bones Wsre broken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
rno UAarIes G. Fisher Case

The testimony was yesterday con-
cluded in the case against Ohas. G..
Fisher which is pending before Judge
Macarthur at Washington Ex Judge Fisher,
father Of the prisoner, was put on the stand.
One speech was made on each side, yester-
day afternoon, and an adjournment was
made to Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
An iii starred church.

EFFORT To FIRE THE HoUTzDALE CATHOLIC
PLACE OF WoBsHIP.
Associated Press Telegram.
HoUIzDALE, Pa, June 17,-Last night, a
man was detected in the act of setting fire
to the Catholic Church in this place. The
discovery was made by woman, and be-
fore the alarm could be given she was
knocked down and the incendiary escaped.
This is the same church in winch CON
tractor was killed. and thirty persons were
injured, last Sunday, by the floor giving way.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

FIRE, THIS MoRNINa.-A fire broke out
this morning, about 315 o'clock, in the roof
of the P. W. & B. r. R bridge tenders
house at the foot of Eighth street. The
fire department was speedily on the ground
aud put out the flames, but not until the
roof was nearly consumed Considerable
damage was done to the furniture. The
fire was caused, it is supposed, by sparks
from passing locomotive.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
The Ayr Disaster.

ALL THE FEMALE OPERATIVES LOCKED WITHIN
THE BURNING BUILDING.
AssOciGted Press Telegram.
LONDON June 1.-THE Times account Of
the fire in the wooden works of James Tenn
pleton, at Ayr, by which "a women lost
their lives, says : cit is stated
that Barr, the overseer, who
was himself burned to death, locked the
door of the room in which the female
operatives were at work, thinking
the alarm of fire false. A girl who jumped
from window states that she first en-
deavored to escape by the door, but man
pushed her back.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Rri.,n..,. Retl, e,nent.

III. Rts!aNATIoH TfHm Etp ASp ACCEPTED.
associated Pr'ss Teleyran.
"AsFlYeT N, June Z --Sacre. aTy Bris-
tow formally re4i.neG tie portfolio Of the
II ia ury tatu"i', lh;7 murnlng, and
LIS rerigi a Vi y as atsei it-d.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Massachusetts.
FIEND1sH WORK AT CONWAY.
Asgociated Press 7elenranl.

SPRINGFIELD, MAE, June II Miss Nan.
cv Keyes, a much respected woman, aged
7G, living alone at Conway was brutally out
ragged by an unknown mipcreant, late Thurs-
day night. Her recovery is doubtful.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

STREET MEETING.-The usual o'clock
p. M. meeting will be held at Eighth and
Church streets, tomorrow. VIM White,
Esq, will have charge, The Reformed
Mems Club" will be represented, Several
interesting speeches may be expected. The
exercises will be interspersed with singing
from Sankey's selections.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

SUNDAY TEMPERANCE LEoTURE. Miss
Frances Willard, the great lady tenn
perance lecturer OF the West, will deliver
at Union church, tomorrow evening, her
lecture entitled "Everyody's War;" In the
afternoon, at o'clock. she will address a
union mass meeting Of the children of Han
over church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

DIsAGREEABLE PEOPLE. - On Tuesday
evening next Rev. A j. Rowland will lee
ture at the Second Baptist church on the
subject Of Disagreesble People" Mr..
Rowland has very happy way OF making
his audience laugh even while he tells his
hearers of their faults, while the know
ledge which lie imparts is of the most use
full kind. Go hear him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
FIFTH
Now SIOOp &

A PoNDERoUs oYLINl Al 81
THE CROSS BEAMS AM #
An unfortunate accid, AL N Il '|l 4
Of war Trenton, yesterday.
built by Roach & Co. at New YdfkS
day, while the cylinder, weighing ~
was being lowered into her from suspend
ed derrick passing steamer agitated the
derrick, by the swaylng of the
water, causing the cylinder to
crashed through the cross beams and drove
half inch bolt through the hull of the
vessel. The hole was speedily plugged up,
but it will be nearly week before the dam
age done by the falling of the cylinder can
be repaired.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Harrington indicted.

HE AND ARTHUR WILLIAMS CHARGED WITH
BRIBERY.
Associated Press Telegram.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Grand Jury
yesterday, indicted Richard Harrington and
Arthur B. Williams, the latter ex. assistant
U. S. Attorney, charged with bribery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Message from the President.

HE CALLS ATTENTION TO AN APPROPRIATION
NECESSITY.
associated Press Telegram.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE President
sent to the House a message directing
their attention to the danger of not having
various appropriation bills passed before
the first Of July, and an important debate
is proceeding in the House on the message.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

REMARKABLE Gaze OF LocKJAw. &C. p.
Cochran writes to the Mid'letown 7raas-
cript giving the particulars Of what he
says is very remarkable case Of lockiaw.
The horse being over heated and permitted
to cool suddenly, soon showed signs
of stiffness, evidently accompa-
MED by severe pain which was
of such nature that skill was required and
DR., White was sent for Finding the case
a serious one, he severed the carotid or
main artery of the neck, extracting from
one or two gallons of blood, and much to
the surprise of those witnessing the opera
tion, the horse some few hours afterward
was out in the field feeding apparently
with as much comfort and As composedly as
though nothing had transpired.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

ESQ. FRAzER's CoURT Yesterday, John
Groves, for an ungallant assault upon Mary
Jane Anderson, was required to pay 80
cents and costs
George Robinson was discharged from
the charge of stealing market basket, but
paid the costs in the case.
Sslle Dyer, getting in bad, jealous hu-
NOR. threated to cut Mary Ann Boyer's head.
The squire told her she mustn't do it, and
fined her 80 cents and costs for making the
threat.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Innings.

POLICE AFTER THE BUTCHERs.-The trou-
BILE amongst the butchers who back up on
Third street market still continues notwith-
standing the extreme leniency of the Mayor,
who gave them the privilege of backing up
at twelve o'clock, one hour before the time
required by the city ordinance. A butcher
by the name j. G. Hey backed up, yester-
day morning, but was soon displaced by the
police. He soon returned with his wagon
loaded with wood to take his stand as a
" too thin" Ho was invited bofoIo the
Mayor last evening where he had to pay a
fine of 50 and costs.
Moses Grubb was also fined costs for g
similar offence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

BEDDINa OYsTER- IN LIrTLE CREEK. Mr.
VIM. H. Hobson, of Little Creek Landing,
has been largely engaged during the past
winter i'll procuring oysters in the Chera-
peake and planting them in the Delaware
and in shipping oysters from Little Creek
to Philadelphia. About 100000 plants -
have been bedded by him and his CO.
partners at figures that warrant good
profit in the future. The State revenues at
Little Creek has been about $4,000 the past
year.-Mtlford Nelcs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

WILMINGTON FLOUR FOR PORTUGAL
December last, some parties in Philadel-
phia purchased a parcel of Currituck flour
from j. e. Price & Co., and sent it to Por-
tugal. The consignment was 80 satiefacto-
ry, and the flour 30 well liked, that another
order has been received for L. 400 bags.
equal to 700 barrels, to be shipped to Phila-
delphia and thence to Portugal, Should
this second consignment prove as satisfac-
tory as the first, Of which there is no doubs,
a large trade may be built mp between the
Brandywine mills and Portugal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
for Salf.

EOR SALE.-A FIRST CLASS RESIDENCE
- witt AZ the modern improve ments, No. gl4
WEST STREET. Apply as above jel6,tf
EOR SALE "A STYLISH BLACK HORSE
~ six years old perfectly sound and gentle, suit
able Tor lady or physician,
G. r. JFFFERIs.
lel5,u 9OS King street.
EOR SALF.-PASTURE FOR X QRSES AND
II cattle on Maryland avenue, one mile from Viii
mngton, ile1l.l2tl r. l.. ROBINSON
NOR SALE, VERY CHEAP-ONE PAIR OF
II mules, at ARCTIC ZOE CO.'S,
ie6,t East Second street
TNOR SALf.-A VERY DESIRABL'G THREE
Il story brick House in this city. Convenient to
the city cars. Pleasant surroundings and in every
e-prct irst-class property Apply 10
SAM'L W. MCCAULLEY,
marlltt zoo Market ST.
EORSALE
Il 100 Bbls. fine Old Rye whiskey.
~ Bourbon
10 New England Rum.
10 Apple Brandy.
Old Irish and scotch Whiskey.
Wholesale or retail by FRANCIS KELLEY,
nuvl4,ly l03 Market Street.
NOR S LIE TWO PURCHASE MONEY
II mortgages on Wilmington property. well locat
ed 8200l $3.50 The interest promptly paid
my3,WTS REYNOLDS co.
NOR SALE.-EMPTY BARRELS WOOD AND
Il iron bouud cheap. In lots to suit purchaser
@. AZ. PYLE,
je3-eod 4w 9Th and Monroe SITS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

Don't forget that the Scott festival at the
Odd Fellows Hall will close, this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
CITY ITEMS.

9S3THE NEW ATLAS HOTEL, Philadelphia. Pa,
is conducted with special reference to quiet and
pleasant accommodations, at small cost. ie4,6t
S-THE BEST IN WILMINGTON. - Centennial
buckle-shoe of our make.
JOHN X. BABCoCK,
aprl2tf S. W. Corner I'd and Market.
eHHWE HAVE large stock Of children's school
shoes at the lowest prices. ,JOHN X. BABCOCK,
aprl2,tf ) w. Corner I'd and Market.
eE-T The HUMAN MACHINERY, unlike nanimate
mechanism possesses selfrepairng and self-re-
newing power, Health may be surely preserved and
life heightened by keeping this vital attribute in CON
stant activity and full .yigor. Many preparations
have been recommended for this purpose, but none
or are comparable in point Of efficacy, to JpoLPHo
WoLFE's ScHIEDAM AROMATIC ScHNAPs
sen.a. .dlt.NM
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

general meeting of the members Of the
Order of American Mechanics will be held
this evening at their hall, 2l9 King street, to
make further arrangements for the Centen-
nial parade of the order.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
PhiladelphIa MARKETS..

ASS0cluteU ITe68 IeleJTUN'
PHILADELPHIA, June 17.-Flour dull.
Wheat quiet and low grades weak. Corn
in good request for export, but local lnqui-
ry has fallen off. Provisions active. Whis-
key S1.12.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRA DIVINE MILLS Fo
FLOUR AND GRAIN-ooKREoTBD DAILY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
}oardinn.
SpanteA.

NMANTED-A SITUATION AS VEGETABLE
w and fruit gardener by one thoroughly skilled.
Bestreference Apply:at EDWARD HART'S,
lel46t 223 Il Front street.
NNANTED TO SELL--GOOD WILL, STOCK
wv and fixtures of good boot and shoe stand,
doing fair business. Wants to quit the business
on account Of health. Address,
ie15st IS l. w" THIS OFFICE.
NMANTHD.-A BOY FROM THE COUNTRY
w with good education to learn the printing
trade. Appy at [myl6,tfl THIS OFFICE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Iust and .ffnun1.

EOUND-ON TRAIN OF p. w h b. r. R. on
IL Monday bunch of keys which the owner can
have by paying for this advertisement. Apply at
my3l-tf THIS OFFICE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

Nor A FA1LURE.-The plain dress sunday
school at Elm street Baptist church is no
failure, and those who made prediction
Uliat it would be are kindly invited to come
see Last Sunday Is new scholars were ad-
ded to the number in attendance. Some
had the Ego to meeting" and Others the ''go
to work clothes on, but that makes no dlf
ference, for all are kindly remembered, and
no partiality shown to those who are finer
dress ed than others.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
Amnaements

nIsAGREEABLE PEOPLE,
Is the subject for a lecture, on
TUESDAY EVENING, June 20, 1876,
at o'clock,
AT THE SECONp BAPTIST CHURCH,
corner Fourth and French streets, by
REV. A. j. ROWLAND, OF PHILADELPHIA.
MIR. Rowland is very instructive and humorous
speaker, who cannot fail to instruct and amuse his
audience. Admission, adults, % cents children
under II years. 10 cents. Tickets be had at the
door. jel7-3t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
roc Aemt.

TYOR RENT,-A STALL IN PIONEER CLUB
II stable, Orange street near Ninth lel6.2ts
THO LET. - HOUSE 500 WEST STREET IN
Il QUlRE AT ljel6,6t'l 6O9 WEST ST.
II excellent order Possession given Immediately.
Apply at iebtf ti17 TATNAL LII ST
TTOR RENT--A seven-roomed house in good
NJ order With asdl.. ..i,,,ut minutes walk from
Smiths Bridge Station, on VIII. & Reading r, r.,
eight miles from VIII. Del. One half the rent be
worked out if desired. Apply the premises of
Isaac I. Hopes, at 3O1 West Front st viii. Del
may29-tt THOS. w. STEWARD.
TNOR r EN- T.-CARRlAGE FACTORY AT
II Front and West streets Apply at
my4tf $ -. COR. FRONT AND WEST
TNOR RlNF.-HOUSE S23 WASHINGTON ST.
II Possession given Immediately
". Il. WESTBROOK,
mar3Otf N. E Cor I'd and Market.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

TRINITY SEWING SCHOOL. Almost 200 of
the children belonging to the sewing school
Of Trinity church, under the charge of Rev
DR.. Frost and other frIenda OF the school,
left, III the city cars, this morning, at Fifth
and Market streets, for the grove on the
Brandywine at the foot of Broome street, to
spend the day. The amount and variety OF
fluit and delicacies indicated good time
for both Young and old
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

sEcUaITY AGAISsr BURGLARS. The Di-
rectors of the Citizens National Bank
of Middletown have, this week, put an ele-
CANT tune or chroaometer lock upon the
door of the vault IN their banking house.
Thelock is very good one and cost the bank
some S400. similar lock will be put
upon the bank at Odessa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17
AWttipn SaIss.
AT MERRICK'S BAZAAR,

CORNER OF FOURTH AND WALNUT SITS
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

The Nd. & Del, II. r. goes back to its
old schedule of one train day on Monday
next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-06-17

GOSSIP ABOUT RAILROAD AND SUMMER RESORT
PRosEoTs AT REHoBoTH-ooURT OF ERRORS
AND APPEALS, &c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
LEGLSLA TURE.

March -Senate-The general appro-
priation bill was reported, with amend
ments increasing the appropriation $780,
SS6, of which $4,000 is for the improve
ment of Providence dam, and $4,000 for
a new Penitentiary shop. The bill was
made the special order for the Dist.
The Governors nominations for Peni-
Tertiary Directors were confirmed.
Bills passed: House bill to abolish the
office of Comptroller Of the Treasury, and
transfer the care of the State House and
Grounds to the Adjutant Gel eal Senate
bill to require the Solicitor of Hamilton
county to transact all legal business for
county offices.
House-Mr Holloway presented a
protest against the resembling of the re-
solution for an investigation into the af-
fairs ofthe Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Home but it was ruled out on account of
containing an affidavit.
Senate resolutions authorizing the SEN
tenCe of f. Love and John Halligas to
the Reform Farm, were lost.
Bills passed: House bill for the aban-
donment of a portion of the Hooking
canal, east of Chauncey, Athens county;
to authorize Scioto township, Ross coun-
ty, to levy a tax to pay Indebtedness;
Senate bill to reorganize the police force
of Cincinnati.
House joint resolution to grant the use
of the State Library to Columbus ply
sicians and members of the Ohio State
Medical Society, was adopted.