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The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
Gone into Winter Quarters.

Down at Fifth and Fine streets, yester-
lay afternoon about haif-past one O'Clock,
The local celebrity, "Blubber Davis, walked
out to settle his dinner. Unfortunately he
arred too long in The bright sun shine; for
eiore he had the rtmotest idea of the fat
consequences attending this delay, he was
watched by the keen eyes OF officers Nicker-
son and Donovan. AS soon as Davis became
ognizant Of the fact, he walked sadly, but
hastily away. The officers followed him,
md overlook his iorasaip as he was enter
ing Moore's shipyard very much after the
.4yle he left the City Hall some weeks since.
rhc officers brought Mr.. Davis to the Hall,
and at 2 O'Clock be held q consultation with
Mr.. O'Toole and Mayor White!ey; the bail
was fixed at $500. During the consultation
Mr.. Davis expressed wish for carriage
ride, which was granted him and he was
taken, in company with Sam Bush, to New
Castle. He will doubtless spend the remain
in. months of winter therein unmolested Sc
clUsiOn.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
Total
THE ESUPERINTEvDE ENT or PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.
THE CANDIDATES NEXT YEAR

Although the election for a Superinten-
dent OF our public schools does not occur
until next May, the friends of several gen
Slemen prominently connected with the edu-
cational interests Of our city, are looking
out for the chances.
The present incumbent, Professor Har
Ian, who has served acceptably for a
long term, will be candidate for
the reelection, and, his friends Say
that his chances are excellent. Profess
sor Reynolds, who at the last election was
candidate and came near beating Mr.. Har
Ian, is stated on good authority, to be a
.andidate this year Stansbury J. Wiley.
Esq, who is now the Principal of our Gram
mar school, it is said, will also enter the lis
Tor the position, and:severa others are talk
ed of.
Either of the gentleman named would fill
the position with credit to themselves and
profit to the city. .....
The position although very desirable
one so far as the salary is concerned, is also
one in, which there is much work, and rc
quires considerable executive ability.
Prof. Kealey, who is now connected With
Professor Reynolds school, and who has had
extensive experience in the kind of work le'
CURED for the place, is also mentioned as
probable candidate, but it is doubtful if he
will consent to the use of his name.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
TOO MUdiLI GAS

A TONIC BEER EsTABLIsMENT AscENDs.
Shortly before one O'Clock yesterday after
noon, the occupants of the Louise on the
Southwest corner of Front and West streets,
were slightly disturbed by what bore all the
semblance to modern blow up. The
cause of the disturbance was the blowing
up OF most Of the machinery used in the
manufacture of tonic beer. The circum-
| stances are as follows: In the basement of
the dwelling alluded to, is an establishment
owned by Mr.. Cummins, in which were but
recently all the appliances for the making
OF that delightful beverage, Tonic Beer. Mr..
Cummins was working with the machi cry
at the time and supposed that everything
was perfectly safe. The guage on the gas
generator marked only 50 pounds, while its
capacity was over 60. Mr.. Cummins thinks
the guage was out of order, and failed to
Indicate the proper amount Of gas; be that
as it may, there was all explosion and ere
Mr.. G. was aware of il, he saw lis earthly
possessions IL the shape OF burstcd retori
beer bottles and white marble ascending
heavenward with remarkable velocity. A
portion OF the retort struck the floor
above, passed on through it knocked one of
the boards from tie dining room table
which the family had just left, AMI thenc.
PIsheu w ~ Use tClllHt', HtSlldttCIlIlS IL
with white marble and vitriGl
The floor of the room was torn up in
several places, one of the iois was liter
ally kroken in two 4 porter bottle which
had started with the evident intention OF
visiting the starry Armament, met with an
obstruction-a piece of pine joist, in which
it was completely buried. The cellar was
sprinkled with the contents OF the retort
and in every nook and corner were to be
seen some relics Of the disaster. Mr.. Cum
Minis was standing alongside of the re-
tort at the time and though the air was
filled with flying pieces of copper, bottles,
&C., strange to say he escaped without re-
Giving any injury other than a thorough
sprinkling of yiriol and marble A few
,lrops OF the yiyriol struck his face, but with
sut any serious results. None of the family
we're III the least injured hy the explosion,
hough considerably scared. Mr.. Cummins
has been rather unfortunate in his business,
rs this is the second explosion of the kind
since Christmas. The former blowing up
osting him about $500.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
AMUSEM ENTS.
MISS CHARLOTTE THOMPSON NEXT WEEK.

MISS CHARLOTTE THOMPSON NEXT WEEK.
We are sure that Miss Charlotte Thomp,
son will again visit our city, OH Iuesd s 5
next. It will be gratifying intelligence to
The public.
The good impression which she made on
former visits was deepened upon her lasO
appearance, and her noble impersonation OF
':Jane Eyre" has prepared us for something
if possible, more worthy Of her great ta]en,
in "CAmmilla' the unfortunate.
Tie same company, the Walnut street
Stock, will support her upon the occasion.
This perfol nance will be worth the tint
and money 81 ent, and we advise every one
who admires true dramatic talent, and
desires to eI courage the better class Of
theatrical performers to 60 and sec Miss
Thompson.
On Thursdr and Friday evenings, JAN
uary 2Oth al 2lst, the Redpath Opera
Trour" will, r the second time, appear at
the Grand G era House with the two
charm ~ k>,ras, f" The Spectre and
" Mat. = in the latter G. B. Rhoads, Of
this city, will make his debut, taking the
part of Lord Tristan. All who witnessed
the performance of the troupe during their
first visit here will need no urging to be
present second time.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
From the Poor House to the Hall

Yesterday afternoon, one of the inmates
of the Poor House, in the Western part Of
the CITY, was provided with horse and
buggy, and the necessary orders, and sent
to obtain sundry articles which were needed
at that institution. The jolly pauper started
going on his errand, and the authoitits
looked In vain for his return. He failed to
put in an appearance, and the hospital was
minus an inmate, and there were articles
necessary for supper wanting.
There were various rumors as to what had
become Of him, and it was not until
about eleven O'Clock that his where
sbouts' were asciertained, when officer
Moore discovered II wagon filled
with bundlss and containing besides a
drunken man, drawn up to the side Of the
road on the Philadelphia Pike. The officer
took charge of the team aud lodged the or-
cupant in one Of the City Hall cells. lie
proved to be the missing pauper He had
evi.ently obtained enough whiskey to rem
der him completely insensible, and instead
of taking the road to the hospital he had
driven across the Brandywine and out the
pike. The team was taken in charge by
the police authorities and will bc returned,
together with the messenger, this morning
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
MINOR LOCALS.

Brandywine Loan Association meets to-
night.
United States Court meets to-day at 10
o'clock.
The Mutual Lo Association meets this
evening.
Buy your heater coal of Geo. w. Bush 4
Son and you will get the worth of your
mon@y.
A special meeting Of the Delaware
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
animals, will be held oa Friday next, al
the Society's office, No. West Sixth rect.
On January 27th, the Soci"v known as
the X 0. X. G. will give literary enter
tainment in the Masonic Hall. Admission
25 cents. Proceeds to be given to the Young
Ladies' Relief. Society.
The 81 hooncr, AmericGn Lag'c, arrived
here on Saturday with a cargo OF birthstone
for L. I. Dupont, as soon ~ she is unloade0.
she will take a cons. si.gnmont "i corn neal to
New York for William Lea & Son.
Prof. r. D. Porter Of the Delaware State
A gricultural College VIII deliver a
lecture before lhe Newark Grange. No. 5,
F. of II. on Thursday Jan. Goth, at > O'Clock
IP. NJ. Subject" Fertilizers their manu-
facture and USE Patrons 1rom all ocali-
ties arc requested to be present.
The farmer who was thrown from his
carriage, near Smyrna, ON Saturday, wa,
named Abel j. Porter, and not stroud, as
was reported at The depot. II was sup
posed that hc was killed, as he did not
recover consciousness for more than an
hour Although still living lie is in II pre-
carious condition.
J This evening an entertainment for the
benefit of the Young Ladies Relief Society
will be given in the First Unitarian Church,
West street above Sth. Tickets for admis-
sion are only 81 cents, and it is to he hoped
the t.ffair Will be greeted with tUlliol
The object is cert ainly worthy AMI
serves both encouragement and commen
tioA,
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
The Dynmite Flenl.

New YoRK, Jan. I7.-In connection with
the mysterious loss Of the steamer City Of
Boston, the theory advanced to show the
participation of the Dynamite monster,
Thomas, in the disappearance of that ves-
sci it is now stated that months previous to
her sailing from New York which was in
March 1870, man corresponding to the
description given OF Thomas had
an interview with Senor .Alfaro,
agent at that time of the Cuban
Republic and proposed scheme for the in
Jury of the Spanish Navy by means ofdyna-
mite lodged in thick tabular glass recep-
tacle to be placed in Jumps of coal which
would be clandestinely shipped to Havana,
and scattered in with the coal supply of the
Navy. When placed in the ships furnace
The Jumps would explode. and the vessel in
evitably destroyed with all on board. The
proposition was rejected by the Cuban
Agent U. ..lsf pI r''ap
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
i IS OyER THE CABLE,
The Elect ions Yesterday.
American Press Association.

PARIS, Jan. 17-The general elections
for,senators and Deputies for the new Leg
islative Assembly took place yesterday
Partial returns, so far as received, show
that in the larger cities the voting has beer
only about one-fifth Conservative. tht
Republicans being largely ahead. The re.
turns from the rural districts, however,
will probably lessen the Republican pre-
dornihence. hrl ''
The Centennial Rifle Match.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE English National
Rifle Association have accepted the chal
lenge of the Rife Association of America to
compete ina match for the championship
of the world during the Centennial Exposi-
tion.
The Times this morning says that Sir
Henry Haltord has arranged all the prelimi-
naries for the rifle match for small Ibores,
between the National Rifle Association
of Great Britain and the American Aesocia
tion. This match will also occur some
time during the Centennial Exhibition -s +
suicide. '''r a'' =
CHAMPAIGN, Jan. 17.-Isaac L. Wilson,
formerly Of Columbus, cut his throat with
razor at this place, aud then jumped from
the third story window Of q hotel. yIa
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
BY MAIL AND IELEGRAPH

The Sing Sing Prison Laundry is ipjurine
the washing business in New York city.
Even All Sing can't compete with SIM
Sing. rb 81 SEssFES s"'A N
Saturday afternoon the steam jacket on
the boiler Of the hoisting engine at theF new
reservoir in Montreal burst, killing the en-
.,ineer, named Durcher.
Two boys named Theodore Baumgarten
and Edwin Starr, were drowned Saturday
afternoon while skating on Colgate's Creek
near Lower Canton, Nd.
1t is understood that the counsel of La
Page, who was sentenced on Wednesday last
20 be hung for the murder of the Langmaid
girl, are endeavoring to have new trial.
The wife of ex-President johnson died, ut
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Judge
Patterson, near Greenvi.le, at IL o'clock
saturday night. The funeral will take
place to-day. IA
At an enthusiastic meeting of the Bow
don Boat Club, beld on Saturday night, it
was unanimously voted to remain in the
Boating Association and to send9a crew "
'Saratoga, next regatta. . &t ~,
The evidence in the Abbott Frost case, in
the Fourth Congressional District OF Mas
su,busetts, has been found on further
examination of the box of documents for
wsrded by Commissioner Holmes to Nash-
inston.
Louis NJ. Henry, at one time superinten-
dent of the Mint at San Francisco, Cal, at
tempted to killghis wife on Saturday night
and thinking he had succeeded, blew out his
own brains in the presence OF his three
young children. His wife is recovering.
Hon. Henry s. Randall, Of C""t'ans, has
received IN invitation from the Philadel-
phia Centennial Committee on the restorA-
tion of Independence Hall to furnish a
biographical sketch Of Thomas Jefferson,
to be deposited among The archives OF the
National Museum. -...a
Saturday night, man supposed TO be
Samuel Abrahame, was found lying along
side the the track of the Northern Central
Railroad, near Baltimore, with his face
badly crushed and otherwise seriously in
iurpi. He was taken to a hospital, where
he died Sunday morning.
The Advisory Council of Plymouth church
meets early in February. 1t is understood
that large number of clergymen through
out the country have been invited by letter
At this council the church rules for drop.
ping members for various causes will te
discussed. The attitude of Storrs and BUD.
inyton on the matter OF the Mutual Council
lately abandoned, may also bc discussed
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
ONE CENT.
Williams q nd the Centennial.


EFFORTS TO BE MADE TO ALTER HIS DE-
CIsION.
We understand from prominent mem
ber of the Centennial Commission that
either a delegation will be sent to Washing
ton to consult with Congressman Williams
in regard to his opposition to the Centen-
ntal bill, or that other efforts will be made
to prevail upon him to alter his determine
tion to vote against the measure. There
are general expressions of regret that Mr..
Williams has seen proper to oppose the
present bill. He probably has GOOD reasons
to himself for the position which he takes,
and no one would oppose his intention to
vote with his conscience, but it is hoped
that arguments can be produced which will
convince him that he is mistaken. Whether
the Commission will litself as body take
up The matter our informant did not state,
but he assured us that steps to this end
Would be taken.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
Ident1nsation Of q suicide.

By American Press Association.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 1.-THE suicide who
laid down on the track of the Green Spring
branch OF the Northern Central Railroad iu
Baltimore County, on Friday afternoon and
who, discovering that the engineer had OBJ
served him and stopped the train, sent
pistol ball into his brain, causing instant
death, mas been identified as an Englishman
named Honkley, who came here from To-
routo several weeks ago, and had been
from London, his native place, but two
years. He was identified BY fellow board
er, was twenty,six years Of age, and from
mis- general bearing and appearance is sup
posed to have been well connected In rela-
tionship. At his boarding house he was
called !" Hunting and sometimes " Hunt
ingdon," The name +" Honkley was o,ra
pawn ticket on his person.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
A Prominent Citiren Murdered

By American Press Association. 4. ...
MAssELoN, Jan. 16.--Edward Richard
sou, of this place, was shot dead by. Lis
wife yesterday. The deceased was a. lead
ing merchant and member OF the City
Council. His wife says he was-attenlpting
to cut her throat, and she did the shooting
in selfdefence. There sre, However, strong
indications that tie shooting was premedi-
tatrd, and it is thought other parties will be
implicated. A Coroner's jury is now inves-
tigating the case. -n". ~
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
MILLIONS tor the CcnIennisl.

By American Press AssOoiatiOn.
: SAE FRANCISCO, Jan. II --Afessrs. Flood
4 O'Brien Managers of the Consolidated
Virginia and California Mines have all
nounced their inten ion of sending the pro-
ducts Of the two MINIS for May next. to the
Centennial Exposition. It will amount to
91O. 900. 900 in ore and $50 tons in gold and
silver bullion. Fifteen cars will be required
to carry the precious load.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
Ti:o Weather To-day.

For the New England and lfiddls States
and Lowsr, Lake Regions, partly cloudy and
paymer ,0eatisr .tolloued by rain during tho
evening with Easterly TO Souther'y wi'sds aud
sloplu fnXiy1 barometer. ny"
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18
ANNUAL MEETING.

An annual meeting of the New Castle
County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
was held yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
in the office 6O2 Market street. The follow
ing statement of Finance was presented by
the Treasurer, s. D. Smith
RECEIPTS FOR 1875.
Received from Premiums, s11,1s7 y y
Z" " Interest, 1853 I2
I" Rents, 21S rs
/, ,,r ...r.... S13, $50 81
EXPENSES.
Paid losses by fire, $5,70l 81
Salaries of officers and
managers, 1880 2S
Accrued Interests on
bonds and notes, 100 80
Refunded premiums, 50 IS
Paid returning members 395 SO
l.,''' g City, County and
State taxes, ex-
- penses in case of
Hoffecker & Bro,
water rent and re-
ETC., $50 so
Balance net gain, ,4,46s So
-13,259 Ga
Surplus of Co. last
year, As, ia II
Gain of Co. for 1875, 4,468 50
.2 1858 30
HOW INVESTED.
On collateral security "a, ,794 20
Bonds, S,l75 90
Real estate at New
Castle, 1900 90
Real estate 6O2 Mar
ket street, 1915 90
Cash in Bank Jan. /, 1889 OF
- Total, $40, ,565 30
Amount insured 3,954,O65 90
Premium notes liable to as
sessment, 242O93 on
The following named gentlemen were
elected directors, to serve for three years
William Tatnall, E. T. Bellah, E. Bring
hurst, John Jones and George C. Malis.
The two latter are new members and sue
ceed John Guyer and Samuel Candy.
William Tatnall was subsequently elected
President, and J. D. Smith Secretary and
Treasurer, T'
The Morning herald., 1876-01-18

On collateral security "a ,794 20
Bonds, 8,l75 90
Real estate at New
s Castle, 1880 90
Real estate 602 Mar
ket street, L., 1875 90
Cash in Bank, Jan. /, 1889 OF
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Ealing Lpnrcs.

The FREE TRADER and Prairie Farmer, on,
wear for So ID
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Some OF the abrcviatons in the Board OF Su
pervisor proceedings OF last week were rather
ambiguous For instance, An. D." one compos
itor SAYS it means much damn, basing his opin
ion on the amounts claimed and allowed set op
posite each and sc. H. DOESN'T mean CharieJ
Hook, though many paupcrs do 20 to Chas. HOOK
Nor does "B. & s." mean bought and sold by the
Radical party-they don't generally ouy any
thing, they take 1t.
When Adolphe went home the other night
from the meeting at the wigwam his wife re.
marked quietly: ~ am afraid, my dear, you have
taken more enthusiasm or beer than is good for
you" The unexpected reply was; swell, think
myself could have brought it home easier in a
jug"
The time of spring poetry has passed. But the
day when they sing; "Blest Is the nutmeg that
binds" cometh Let us be thankful.
We have il from good authority that the city
editor Of the Ottawa FREE TRADER uses one OF
the deacon's old boots for waste-paper basket,
and the other for spitoon, and by this means
saves one years subscription.-Ld Sale Press.
That's majority. When the seniors boots are
turned over as used up there isn't much left save
the straps.
He came into the Office the other day, with
downcast look. His eye was done up in two COL
ors, while props held his nose in position. He
looked, in fact as though he had run into car
load OF dynamite. He said he wanted it in the
paper; then he explained: He SAID the other
night he had been discussing politics with a
democrat and when the democrat said he was In
for reform" he had called him blank BANKED
blank-just as lack said once Of Garland that's
all he remembered but he thought he had taken
part in the explosion at He'll Gate-there was a
good deal Of hell about there anyway. We told
him that the democrats in this town were bad
men. He said he had found it so, and was more
certain now than ever that they meant to des-
troy the Union. And then he babe us sorrow
full good bye, as he was going into Indiana, un-
der contract with lack to make few speeches
In favor of peace and the spoils, especially the
spOils.
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French system of Strengthening Reeves.

The forming Of societies for the prevention
of cruelty to animals marks a tide of public
feeling averse 10 the infection of needless
pain on the lower animals. Some have 10
spend lives IN our service, and these deserve
constantly kind treatment in return for the
labor they perform even when untoward and
fierce, it has been proved that mildness effects
more than violence or compulsion. A Rarey
tames by gentleness horse that no violence
conld subdue.
Where animals must serve as our food hu
manity and regard for the general health
require them 10 be taken to the shamb les, 80
as not TO overhead them and inilame the
blood; and TO dispatch in such n way as TO
cause instant death and prevent long linger-
ing torture, which must exercise an injurious
effect on the flesh as food.
a method of slaugh,ering food animals has
been devised In France, at the new aba,toirs
of La Fillett. which must challenge the at.
ten,ion OF every friend OF dumb beasts. A
mask IS placed over the head, covering the
eyes. In the forehead is placed a metallic
plate fitted with sharp spike. The killing
Is done by the butcher striking this spike
with heavy hammer, thus piercing The brain
and causing instant deaih.
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On Tuesday night tramp, as it is thought,
though he said he belonged in Seneca, and was
at the time working at Whites new cellars, went
to Mr.. Barton's house on the west side, and said
he wanted beard for himself and four Others
and almost demanded it; but Mr. b. told him he
was not keeping boarders, in such manner that
his meaning was unmIstakable. lie then went
away and was next heard Of at eagles saloon.
He went in there and as Mrs. G, alone was there,
demanded glass Of whisky, which she refused
to give him on trust. He thereupon seized her
by the dress and threw her out OF the door, and
down the steps, injurng her seriously. As no
one was present to arrest him he went on his
way unmolested.
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splendid fall suits at NJ. Stiefers.
THE AGE OF HUGE EVENTS.
What will DO our Future.

Those who have lived three score and ten can
scarcely realize the rapid changes that time and
our active and intelligent workers have made
within three-Quarters OF century. Our modes
OF communication, the telegraph and railway
are the revolutionsts and civilizers Of the world
Time is dstanced, and space annfiiilated by those
twin co-operators, and nowhere, on the broad
face OF the globe, are the eventful transitions OF
century SO plainly visible on this Continent
and within The limits Of the United States? Our
Centennial furnishes unmistak able proof OF our
progress, and IS the admitted Huge Event of the
Age, and to see IL our readers must take q flying
trip over the Great Fort Wayne and Pennsyl.
vania Railway, which is the only direct line 10
the Exposition and Eastern cities. During the
trip they will discover the completeness of the
famous road, and coincide with the pablo that
the Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania has virtually
attained degree OF perfection, beyond which, IL
is thought impossible for men, money, brains,
enlarged views or compass Of thought to pass
With solid road bed Of broken stone, the heavi.
est continuous sleel rails ever tested, double and
triple tracks, machinery constructed for strength
and speed the strongest iron and granite bridges,
cars combining the most approved models for
safety and luxury, sober employees reared In the
service, telegraph and signal corps,
block stations. and all the mechanical triumphs
Of passengers that rejecting railway experts and
discerning genius may devise, are brought into
requisition. Can the future do better? For in.
address G. NJ. Clark General Ticket
Office, IS Clark street, Chicago.