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The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
ORDINANCES.
ANORDI JANICE MAKING ADDITI ON.
"A AL AND EXTRAORDINARY AP-
fROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEA II 1878.

ANORDI INANCEMAKING ADDITI ON
"A AL AND EXTRAORDINARY AP-
FROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEA r 1875 q
WHEREAS, The amounts appropriated for
feveral Of the departments of the, CITY
have been expended, In consequences Of lar
ger amounts being r. quired than was an
tseipand when the annual appropriations
AND WHEREAs. II is necessary that ne
City shall be be,persecutad, without delay. u
therefore, I'd accordance with the provi,,
Sons Of Secti1n 46. of the CITY Charter ana
BY virtue Of the powers therein granted,
Be IL ordained by the, City, Council OF
Wilmington, two thirds OF all the men,
bers thereof concurrins,
section /, That the appropriation for
Sewers, for The yeal 1873, be tAcreased by
tho addition thereto Of tho sum Of Fifteen
Hundred nollAis That the anpropriation
for Water WORKS be Inc eased by the addl.
tiOn thereto of the esum Of Five Thousand
Five Hundxd Dollars. That the app O.
pration for Repairing and Cleaning streets
sun oiseven Thousand Dollars. 90
That the appropriation for Opening ana
Grading streets be increased by the addi,,
lion thereto of the sum OF One Thousand
Dollars, and that the appropria tion 4 IN.
cidental and Miscellaneous Expenses ps
increased by the addition thereto Of tn
sum Sun OF Two Thousa na Dollars nroees, ana eSs
by the addition here to of the sum OF Tw'
Hundred and Fifty Dollars
Passed at City Hall, sept. 10th, 1873.
r MI, LICHTENsTEIN. ,
&, f President of City Coupc cil
b. ,. FRAZER. Clerk OF Council
sep1-2t ~
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27

AN IMMENSE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE YES
TERDAY-PRYoR DOESN'T SPEAK BUT NO
ONE CRIEs-A RUNNING REVIEW OF THE
WILMINGTON ExHIBIToRs-GLANcE AND
eLIMPsEs OF THE FAIR.
Especial correspondence Of the HERALD.
DOVER, Sept. %.
With o breeze that came sweeping gently
up from the southwest and flying clouds
that denoted nothing except q tempering Of
the suns rays--the day on the fair ground,
st Fairview Park, yesterday, which was the
third day Of the fair, promised to be suc-
cessful and thropged. And verify the day
was crownipg triumph, and IT appeared
that the successful opening on Tuesday,
and the grand day of Wednesday was but a
we'll kept promise Of the greater things that
were to follow. The attendance was double
that of yesterday, and is put down by per-
sons capable of judging at the immense
number of ten thousand, and some even say
that will not cover It. ... ~
The train leaving Wilmington at 6 80
brought down five carloads, the 10:45 train
north added nearly thousand, ,and the train
from Wilmington reaching here at 1l:3O
drew up with eleven passenger cars packed,
and empti nearly all Of them out.
Among the prominent gentlemen observed
on the grounds during the day were: Judge
Houston, Hon. Benz. T. Biggs, Thomas NJ.
Ogle. Hon. Ell Salisbury, State Chancellor
salisbury State Attorney John B. Penning-
ton, Ex,Sheriff Peter L. Cooper, Col. e. L.
i Martin, Thoe. Bird, w. Scott Way, Thos
4 Hslcomb, G. j. Hall, j. F. Denney, John
/ Sayen, M. Connoway, James r. Lofand,
Judge Whooten, Hon. James Williams, NJ
i HAYES, DR., T. A. Brown, Jacob G Brown
VIM !. CLARK, ex-stste Treasurer; John g
Pennewell.
Contrary to the expectations Of the pre-
ponderance of visitors General Roger A
Il Pryor didn't put In an appearance and In
stead was perhaps enjoying himself among
the sugar cane Of bis Virginia farm.
Al early as quarter of 10 O'Clock scen'
of some animation was presented on th'
home stretch In front Of the grand pavilion
where q fine display Of first colts with thei
DANES, and afterwards stations and geld
inps was made while the judges of award
examined them. A stroll past the stable
in which the racers arc stabbed revealed tc
them all looking fresh and spirited, ant
during the forenoon many OF them were ou
on the track exercising for the work the,
/ were to take part, later in the day.
THE WILMINGTON EXHIBITORS.
A place which attracts much attention
/ from all in general, and the ladies in partic
ular, is the main exhibition hall where tber
is much Of the Industrial and fanciful to b
eeen. One thing that renders it doubly al
. tractive to Q Wilmingtonian 10 tas numbe
Of Wilmington dealers that have space ther
and another thing Is the general excellenc
! Of those articles which they show. Proml
nent among these exhibitors is our enter
prIsing clothing man, V. e. Holmes, of tn
Boston One Price Clothing House, who ha
a fine display. The sewing machines ar
| represented by Mr.. J. A. Van Duzee, ofth
/ Singer, and J. d. Primrose, of the Me-
American. Persons of musical inclination
are attracted and pleased by the di.
play Of that sotoical and Yideawak
gentleman Prof. F. Becher and Messrl
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
ENCOURAGING

The old mill on DqPonts banks, known
Is Breck's min, which has been standing
idle for. about ten years Is receiving thor
ough course of repairs BY the company who
have q large gang of men at orkciesning
mp, after which machinery VIII be PVT pin
and work started Immediately BY manu- H nli
factuferH by the name Of Traynor, from
Chester or::thereabo thisisVeryl enconr-
aging for the people of DuPonts banks, ~
things in that location ara. beginning TO look
blue, the company is laying on hands and
cutting down wages and anythiug like are
vi1al Of business will be glhdly receives, 1--WE
wish Mr.. Traynors enterprise will. beat BE- At
tended with success. -
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ONE CENT.

Chief Engineer of the Water Department
from 81, 200 to 1 900, as by the ordinance
the Office of purveyor, he had
more to attend to.
On the vote being taken, It stood IL to 3,
the above gentlemen voting IN the negative.
= w. ORDERS. -
During the evening the following orders
we're directed to be drawn:
. Elizabeth F. Taylor SN001; e. A.
Cleaveland, $72O; Sinking Fund Commis-
sioners, "a, ,OO9; Mrs. A. Montgomery, $25;
b Field dmsir, SIS; ", Cochran, $2;I g, Rob
insen, IS; H. W. Moore, s136.67. .
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
, CoLORED iMASONs.

The Hiram Grand Lodge, Of Colored
Masons, Of this city, went to New Castle,
yesterday, on the steamer" Alice =: Preston;
The officers Of the Grand LodRe, and sew
eral memgers of st. Paul's Commandery,
K. T., accompanied by two obrass bahda'
also went over. The object of their tYisit'
was the dedication ola new masonic hal.
erected BY q newly organized lodge OF
Masons. zany persons were In attenda,, &c
from other places and a delightful time. .was
spent. The Wilmington Lodge returned
home last evening. a. s5 ro1r ruit,.i
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
THE MlLLARD CLUB CONCERT.

Last evening the Grand Opera House was
filed with q refined and intelligent audience
on the occasion of the Millard Clubs grand
concert for the relief of the yellow fever suf-
ferers. The singing was without any excep>
tion grand. Great praise is not only due the
members of the Millard Club, and those as
sisting, but to every one who gave help.
ing hand to make the concert q success,
thereby giving something to relieve the suf-
fering people in the South who at some
time will return their heartfelt thanks.
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
THE HERALD.
wilmington. Del, Sept. e7 1875.

THE WEATHER:-T0-dG H scI Ibt
cloudy possibly sctth rtan IN the morning
tOllo.ved by clearing sveGther.
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
ALMOST A, HOMICIDE.

A colored man named Loafman, shot an
other colored man named Moore, in New
Castle, on Wednesday night, LoatmaanJ pa Js ais-
charged the, contents Of one barrel s!'1faa of a
double barrel gun at Moore: which took ef-
feet in his left arm. he raised the trigger
of the second barrel, took aim, but raised
are, He then fed and has not yet be ca
seen. Moore's arm will probably lybeampn-
tated - .... ,,,.,, f,saosTo,., 4, 4 -oitsatrD
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
COUNTY POLITICS.

The Republican Executive Committee, ct
their meeting on Wednesday, request ed the
various hundreds to nominate their candi-
dates for Senator, Representative, &C., on
Saturday, October 9Th A resolution was
passed urging the State Central committee
to organize and consider the practibility OF
nominating State Ticket.
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
FIRST WARD COMMITTEE.
MORE PLAIN TALK, TO THE DEMOCRATIC
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL.

MORE PLAIN TALK. TO THE DEMOCRATIC
MEMBERs.oF COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Democratic voters Of
the First Ward was held last evening at the
house of John F. Dolan No. 404 West Front
street. The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Johh F. Dolan who occupied the chair.
On motion Thos. Welsh was appointed
Secretary pro tenn. ..'' 10 'NH'Yd nh'''
James A. Plunkett was nominated for
Inspector and William Kyne, John E. Do
lon and Thomas James were elected as the
Ward Executive Committee for the fall
campaign. .. .f-,i-q q ,,.;fgg
The following resolutions were read by
Mr.. Thomas James and after some Discus
sion were unanimously adopted. slEil,, W
WHEREAS the Democratic party only
holds power In this city because 1t has faith
fully promised the people to administer It's
finances with economy and to fllall offices
with the best class of men to be found In
the party, and
WHEREAS these promises were made, in
the most solemn manner during the last
city campaign and the party Is thereby OBJ
| ligated to carry them out. 1i't ! q" go sn'
L Now therefore be, 1t resolved by theDemo>
Gratis Of thr First Ward in Ward meeting
/. That in making tie appointments to
1.-The Offices of Clerk of the Council and
Hospital Superintendent the Democratic
members of Council have proved false to
the expectations of the majority of the
Democrats who placed them in Office q, and
we condemn those appointments as In 3irect,
opposition to all the party pledges made to
the people of this city before the election. ~
Q. That in appeinting DR.. Shortlidge to
be Hospital Physician. the Democratic mem. :.
bers of Council have shocked the voters OF
the Democratic party, by giving Office to 3
political trimmer, whose only desire Is, to
to be found where he can conveniently grab
the spoils of office. II hos ,c.ilibH.9 ~
8. That we condemn the holding Of any
oath bound caucus by the Democratic mem
bers Of Council DoO9 J. aijhGsa aEfI All
/ H.. That we. desire the Democratic mem7
bers Of Council to distinctly understand that
the Democrats OF this Ward are tired or
voting to keep professional office hunters
That the Seer Secretary Il this meeting" 8" bee
Instructed to have these resolutions pub
ltshed. .5-i.sa div g9n,iT093G nj gtioi1'a
RI. The following resolution was also unan-
mously adopted H. alHU ygrG! joH ii 'y'i
RESOLVED That the Chairman of the
Street Committee be respectfully requested
TO place known and worthy Democrats at
work upon the streets Immediately in prefer
ence to Republicans, "A apoa9ga, smay9d
The meeting then appointed Messrss; Ralph
Mccall, Eugene sayars and John F, Dolanl
to hold the nomination election for Assessor
and Inspectors. 'r] 10 sal,isoflrs sAp
After some discussion on minor matters
the meeting adjourned to meet Of the call oi
the chairman. IN. sa,J,-
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
CITY POLITICS.

At meeting Of the Fourth Ward Demo
Gratis last night Dennis Kane was nomip ated
for Inspector of the Sixth District OF the
Fourth Ward, and w. H. Brady TOR the 9th
District. 4.
Ward Executive Committee-W. Il
Brady, Michsei Whealen, Lewis Paynter.
David W. Hughes is . candidate for As
SCISSOR Of the Southern District. <, .enI
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27

zee and see suttefley's fine cabinet pic
lures OF babies, 302 Market street! 49,
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
THE STATE FAIR.

AN IMMENSE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE YES.
TERDAY-PRY0R DOESN'T SPEAK BUT NO
ONE CRIEs-A RUNNING REVIEW or THE
WILMINGTON ExHIBIToRs-GLANcE AND
eLIMPsEs OF THE FAIR.
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
RACING AT FAIRVIEW PARK.

THE MOST INTERESTING DAYS TRoTTING
tYRT-FLoBA RUNS THE COLT RACE
PENELoPG THE 2.26, AND SHERMAN
MORGAN THE 8 MINUTE CLASS. j
Special Correspondents of the HERALD.
--D = - u II, DOVER, Sept. 26th..
"A rare days sport in the turf line, was
witnessed at Fairyiew Park this afternoon,
on the third day of the State Fair. The
track was Just excellent and the weather
the very thing for racing. The track was
the centre of attraction, and the races were
Witnessed by perhaps six or seven thousand
people. Twenty-one hundred people packed
and crowded the grand pavilion till It could
hold no more, and on both sides of both the
home-stretch and starting quarter there
was vast crowd OF interested spectators.
The daily allowance of three races were
trotted. The first was. colt race confined
to all less than five years old; the second
for the 2.26 class, and the third and last the
free for all, minute class. .l'y. d II. yI3
The colt race started In the first heat with
eight on the track, and was won by Tom
Baysrd with FELTON, pushed him closely.
In the second heat FELTON, took the lead and
kept..ft, while FELTON, kept second and close
up to her all around. The third heat was
similar to the second except that Tom
Bayard took the third place instead of
Moscow, who had held it in the first and
second. -. 10 - = -@aA' seI
l.,-.. ,'a-h 4'3.'1 5' SUMMARY, I
Colt race--Purse, 500. ~ T. Il
e. Bailey, b. G. Gloucester, dis.
M. a. G. Wilson, b. m. Flora, 811
Thos. 8. Clark, b. G. Geo. Carey, 4 dis.
=. Davis & Co., p. 6. Tom Bayard, 16 9 =
N. Clark, b. 9. FELTON,, q
James Moore. = Honest Moscow, 334
Hambleton Asso., b. m, Bertha, D.
| E =. Smith, ,,s. e. Tuckahoe, a., z dis,
Time, 2.51, 250H, 2.46H.. e. .--- .A-
Three horses, Mollie, Rose Medium, and
Penelope were all that took part in the
second race. The first and second heats
were won by Penelope with Mollie second,
and Rose Hedium last. The third was de.
cided different, and each held the lead
alternately, and Rose Medium came under
the wire ahead of Mollie by half length,
and Penelope j good ways behind. The
fourth heat was won by Penelope, and she
wen the race. ...- .-' 4rI 10 r..
- .,--', SUMMARY. ..
2.8 class-Pul SO, $500. ....-a.. . ..,..'
W. H. Doble, c. m. Mollie, 2222
J. Il. Phillips, BIN. Rose Medium
G. b. Conway, b. IN. Penelope,
Time 2.31, 2.34, 1888, 2.32H.
The last race, free for all, was won by
Sherman Morgan In three straight heats,
with Judgement second place, and Tom
third.
l -.. SUMMARY.
i Free for all, minute class-$300.
T.. 8. Clark, b. m. Clara R., 9 dis,
J.B. .Whorten, ,b,s. Sherman Morgan. ] ! !
u. 8. Mccoy, b. m. Mischief, dis
J. Fl. Goldsmith, b. g. Judgement, 223
L. R. Redmond, d. g. Lyman, 344
Jas. M. Startt, b. 6. Tom, 632
]. q. Philips, b. 6. Pilot, 775
Time: 2 35, S.3615, $40. s
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27
q FIFTH WARD IMEETlN&

The Democrats efths Eth Wasd are
hereby requested to meet at Che Lafayette
Hotel at 9Th and Shipley street this even
ing at 7.30 sharp. A full attendance is re-
quested as Business ofimportance isto be
brought before the meeting y',.2,| W.. ~ Eat
By order ofthe Chairman Chair lr
The Morning herald., 1878-09-27

THE MOST INTERESTING DAYS TRoTTING
SYET-FLoRA RUNS THE COLT RACE
PENELOPE THE 2.S6, AND SHERMAN
MORGAN THE MINUTE CLASS. j
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-07-04
Deaths.

At Sharon, June Sth, Merrils Mclean, aged 76 years. -}
 At Salisbury. June 22, Miss Amanda F. Reed, aged 34 years. At Ore Hill, June 14th, Thomas Flanagan, aged GA years. At the residence of her sonin-law, Hon. M T. Granger, m Canaan, June 16, Mrs. Mary Ferguson. aged 86 years. At East Canaan, June IA, Mary C., daugh ter of Nathaniel Beebe, aged years. At Colebrook, June. 18th, Hiram Baldwin, aged 77 years. 3
 At Colebrook June 10th, Mrs. Laura A. Smith, aged 87 years. -
 At Torrington, June il, Della, only child oi Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan, aged 3 years. In Wolcottville, June 15, John Kennectle aged 80 years. @ At Torrington, June IA, Sheldon Johnson aged 75 years.
 At Harwinton, June F, Laurain Barber aged 75 years.
 At Higganum, June IT, Stephen G., young est son of Horace and Ellen c. Fem, of Plym outh, aged year. At Woodbury, June IT, Mrs. Elena, widow 1 of the late Nathan Judson, aged 66 years. At Woodbury, June r, Mrs Vfning, aget 68 years. At Bridgewater, June 27th, Phelps M. Ad dis, aged 40 years.
 At New Milford, June g, son of Olarl Marsh, aged 9 years.
 At New Milford, June 22, a son of Franl Chase, aged years. al
 In New Milford, June g, Jabez W. Corrill aged 30.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-07-04
Kent.

Among the arrlvals in town we note Mrs. Patty Pratt of Wolcottyille, formerly of this village. We notice she is one among the many..who wear the lit le strip of blue. 56
 We are informed that the festival on the 18th ult., in the town hall, was decided suc cess. The museum composed of rare and val uable curiosities from different parts of the world, fish pond, post-office, flower stand, &c., brought to the society nearly $100. The Feiee Islanders dress worn by one of the natives, as per advertisement, on the occasion had ten- dency to cheer the down-hearted and enliven the gloomy minded, as well as being curiosi. | ty to all. ~
 There were three persons baptised in St. Andrews church by the pastor, Rev. l. c. Sturges, on Sunday last. a, .ssas
 The Rev. Mir. Lancashire of New Preston addressed the Kent Christian Temperance Un- ion, on Friday evening, the 21st ult,, to the pleasure of all who listened. We return him many thanks, and shall be pleased to hear him again. About 90 persons have signed the pledge lately, rolling the number up to nearly 800.
 | "A refreshing shower passed over town on Thursday, the 27th ult., accompanied by sharp lightning and heavy thunder. We have heard I of no damage being done, but expect to.
 Farmers are crowding their having faster than common in June, as the grass crop il heavier than usual. Corn is backward, yet the warm days, last week and this, cause it tS shooi up rapidly. Old potatoes sell at 25 cents pel bushel; new ones are looking finely crops good generally. *+..'
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-07-04
Southington.
lIOI.LIUS.

Temperance prayer meeting at Temperance Hall, still continues every Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p. m.
 A musical and literary entertainment by Miss Lily c. Walker and Miss Ludella L. Peck, was given at the Good Templar's. Hall, Plantsville, Wednesday evening last, with a full house.
 -Southington Cornct Band are preparing for grand entertainment about the 4th.
 The rain prevented many from attending the excursion on the steamer "Laura" to Sea Cliff, L. l., which overlooks Hemstead Bay.
 The Union Temperance Celebration of all the Protestant Sabbath Schools of children, on the Fourth of July, is to be held in the oak grove on Carter Lane road, not far distant from Cart Wheel pond, about one fourth of mile east of the residence of Mir. Robert Holcomb. If the weather should not prove warm or un- pleasant it is expected to be the most interest ing celebration that has ever been held in Southington.
 The Sixth Annual Reunion of Go. A, Tenth Conn. Vols, will take place at Com bounce pond, Thursday, July H. Invitations are extended to members and their families. The company will assemble at 9:30 a. m. and lunch at 12 m. Arrangements are made by the committee. Na PERsoNALs.-Miss Carrie I. Burgess, opera tor on the Western Union Telegraph at Wes Morris, is spending her vacation here with friends.
 The late Capt. Julius Bristols wife is lying very ill and threatened with typhus fe ver e-E
 R.C. Dunham, the genial proprietor q Shuttle Meadow Lake House, has added tc the numerous attractions of the place, spa cieus pavilion for dancing and all bids fail that this will be second to no other resort in the state. The lake is embraced by the Blue Hills and is the upper reservoir of New Britain. '5 12fr JOHN |
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-07-04
NTarr1ageS-

At Copake, June 3, by Rev. James H. Nit chell, George E. Davis, to Miss Clara E. Brad ley, all of Lakeville.
 In Canaan, by Rev. Mir. Bradley, Frank H Partridge of Granville and Miss Ida L.. Fer guson, of Canaan.
 In Winsted. by T. M Clarke, justice of tht peace Hiram A. Merrill, of Canaan Valley and Adeia L. Smith, of North Colebrook. In Winsted, June 20, by Rev. z. D. Baird Mir. Charles Munson, and Mrs. Jennie Kellogg In Hamilton, Ontario June 26th, by Rev W. W. Carson, Charles Hinman, af Winsted and Miss Maggie Alexander. In Harwinton, June 25th, by the Rev. Mir Meserve, Daniel l.. Barber and Emma J. But Ter, both of Harwinton. In Huntington. June 19, by Rev. l.. H. Hig gins, Mr. Yale, of Plymouth, and Miss Fannie Ambler, of Huntington. In Woodbury, June 5, Egbert Carpenter and Lilly, youngest daughter of Uri Strong. In New Milford, by Rev. James H. Crofut Mr. Gearge w. Hannon to Miss Helen NJ Booth, all of New Milford. Iu New Haven, by Rev. J. N. Meserve, Cy rus w. Kellogg, formerly of New Hartford, tt Miss Fanny G. Mclean, of New Haven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-07-04
Goshen.

We had a glorious temperance meeting on Monday evening of last week, and the follew- ing officers were chosen:
 PRESIDENT Norton.
 SECRETARY-CharlesJ J. Porter. TREASURER E. Allyn.
 VICE PRESIDENTS. s.--Orson Buell., Alsen San ford, s. P. Oviatt, s. A. Bartholomew, D. N. Lucas Jr., Dyer S. Howe.
 EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-The President, the Secretary, Dwight Stent, W. E. Gaylord, Mrs. Lyman Hall, Maria, Morton, Octavia Wadhan1s, Amanda c. Brook.-Center Dis tstct, Willie Barton, Lucy 0. Ludington, Eliza Herald. .-East Street, Edward M. Norton, Mrs. Franklin Wadhams, Lottie Davis.-Lud- ington District, Wm. Bushy, Eva Bushy.- South End, Edward J. Wadhams, Mrs. Addi- son Palmer, Cornelia Smith, Vest Side, Hen- " Barton, Mrs. Theron H. Page, Mary Wad- hams West Goshen Robert I. Allyn, Mrs. Darius Thomson. Rosa Merwin.-NorM Go S1ea, Lewis Curtiss, Mrs Edmund Apley.- Ne,ocOn6 District, Mrs. James P. Vaill, Mary B. Dickinson, Frank Dickinson.
 The ex-Committee met and arranged for a Temperance picnic on the Fourth of July.
 H. N.