The daily gazette., 1877-12-18

n ISdrn burned ON SATURDAY al
ternoon, about o'clock, the barn of Mr.. |
George Cunlifie, on the Concord Pike
near Cartertown, Delaware County, Pa, |
about ten miles from mWilmington.caught
fire and was destroyed, together with
nearly all its contents. His dwelling
house had narrow escape, and was
saved only by the violent exertions OF
himself and neighbors. The barn was
fine two-story structure, and at the time
of the fire contained three horses, fifteen
cows, feed, farming implements, etc.
The following property was destroyed;
Three cows, 30 tons of hay, large guam
tity Of straw,4 tons of feed,1 new mower
and reaper valued at 5000, a new dear
born wagon valued at 5000, ana all the
harness of Mr.. Cunlifie. The cows were
valued at $50 each. There was an in,
surance ot 81 l,250 IN the Delaware Coun-
J ty Mutual Insurance Company on the
barn, but Mr.. Cunllffe's loss will exceed
that amount at least $4,000. The origin
Of the fire is not definitely known, but
it is surmised that it was caused by
tramp, as many of the class are nightly
driven out of the barn.
MiaStrelS. Lovers of minstrelS will
have rich treat on Monday evening
next December oath, when Barlow, Will
son, Primrose and Vests minstrels, with
eighteen star artists, will appear at the
Grand Opera Rouse. The Rochester
IN. W Chronicle thus speaks of their
recent appearance in that city;
alt has long been admitted that this
troupe is one of the very best now trave-
ling, and their reputation is increasing
every day. The four names that appear
at the head are aD excellent show them
selves. Certainly they are without SUI
! periors in their respective lines, and the
enthusiastic reception they received
shows that their merits are well appre-
ciated by the people. 1t seems hardly
necessary to state that the performance
was first class in every respect, and that
the applause was unlimited. Milt Bar
low was very funny, Wilson the same
. irresistible comedian as of yore, and the
dancing by Primrose and West about as
. near perfect as we often see."
: anecdotes of Dogs.-A lady was SER
: iously i'll, and confined to her bedroom,
!, to which her favorite dog was rarely
/ granted admttance. The servants of the
i, lady daily made beef tea for her, and
c threw the meat, after the juice had been
:, extracted, to the dog. Apparently the
= brute came to the conclusion that his
= dear mistress was being starved, or at all
!, events that his piece of meat would &c
y her good. Waiting a favorable oppor-
y tunty, in the evening he stole into her
# room with the beef in his mouth, and
v when she awoke she found it deposited
q . as an Offering of affection on her pillow
Proposals are advertised
O for in to-day's GAZETTE for lighting, ex-
l. tinguishing and cleaning the city lamps
= during the year 1878, and also for FUR
. nishine the necessary coal oil during the
J. same period. No bond will be requir-
ed with the first proposals,as one months
Ee salary will be retained by the city unit
n the expiration of the contract, but the
k PROPOSALS for furnishing oil will be re-
,e iected unless they are accompanied by
= bond with approved security in the sun
of $100.
u Bridoe Oper The BrdndWcine.-A new
III bridge has Just been constructed across
lie the east branch of the Brandywine, a
Ackland's ford, in Wallace township
u Chester county, Pa. 1t is low truss
wrought iron structure, 50 feet long ant
10 rs feet wide 1t was built by the Can
II ton (Ohio) Iron Bridge Company, at
u cost of $500. The masonry, grading
r.. and other work make the total COST o
in the bridge $24O0.
nr 1% Ahead. as UsuQl.-The GAZETTE
r. Yesterday, was ahead of the other pa
m ners in local news, and gave the onl.
ur mi renort of the Blackbird Fores
murder that was published. While
ma the other papers presented meagr
or accounts. the GAZETTE, though IL
snecial correspondent, gave full ant
onmnjeted details of the fatal affair.
Nearly Finished.-The bark James a
wright, recently launched al tne oach
es, son & Sharp Co.'s ship yard, is near m
rse finished, and will be ready ii5e, III ie'
Ter davs to depart. She will go to fhllauel
mia. when she will receive genera
!. cargo for Liverpool.
Anniversary. second annual al
nd nversary of the Model Institute VIII Gavs1 IAN
for ,lIoce in the Institute rooms, oaN III
Building, on FRIDAY: evening aa,,anc neaI az
'' o,oiock A programme of rare exceliehG !;
= has been prepared and will be accep'aoi
presented. 49,
Entertqinment-A grand musical a an ,.
,.a".,, entertainment by the OxIor
Literary % Circle of Philadelphiia Will I40o
gdee Shenel Il on nj next Thursday evening; G,ldl IN
proceeds pnSpe are for the beneftof the ohuFci
". NJ Kenaard d Co. are closing Losing on o.
tbeir entire stock OF winter sioLliS .;S an
Sassmsaesk %ssir stock Il is large and they must MAX
room n1 for s spring stock. Persons m may y,r e.
,aot harpaiuHs va