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The daily gazette., 1879-08-23
WILMINGTON DEL. SATURDAY, AUGUST g. 1879.

Assessment for curbing &c., in various
parts Of the city; entered Oct. %, 1877:
VIM. ii. Natrs estate, W 0l
jacob Richardson, % "a
Gideon B. Guyer, ~ W
Samuel w. McCaulley, ~ 80
Joshua Maris, l6S ~
VIM. Thatcher's estate, 7lS 70
Assessment for curbing, &c, in various
parts of the city; entered February IA,
Edward w. Jackson, s 40 16
J.D. Wipslow, As
John Fehrenbach, " ~
Assessment for grading, curbing, &C.,
in various parts of the city entered Nov.
%, 1873:
Catharine, Hastings, sMS saS1 p
]. A. McCaullsy, SO7
Estate of Thas q. Prichard, 63 AZ
Edward Forrest, 30 70
Patrick Quinn, 63 20
James III Bepps, 80 IS
Assessment for paving bed of Ninth
street, between Washington and Mon
roe; entered Nov. %, 1878:
Herdman & Cleland, 80 81
James Morrow, 57 70
A ssessment for sewer on Tenth street,
| from Walnut to LON bard; entered Nov.
| %, 1873
Vulcanized Fibre Company, S "a 20
ALIEN BOOK IN BAD SHAPE.
The above concludes the list which
the GAZETTE has been publishing for
the past two days, of persons who are
charged on the lien book with owing the
city for paving, curbing, grading, &c.-
| These entries on the lien book constitute
a lien against properties, until they
are settled, and they should bs sa isfied
as soon as the payments are reported 10
the Council by the City Auditor. This,
however, City Auditor Underwood
states has not been done, previous to
last year He says that of the list of ap-
parent delinquants already published in
the GAZETTE nearly three-fourths have
long since paid the amount of their i'll
debtedness and should have the liens
against their properties satisfied. The
hen book is the legal evidence of indebt-
edness agai nst persons for paving, &c,
and this state Of affairs shows that Coun-
| Gil should at once take measures to have
| 1t credited In accordance with the credits
on the books in the City Auditors Of
| fee.
| These omissions on the lien book al
occurred previous to lat year, ,aud as the
present CLERK of Council has entered
every credit sent from the Auditors of.
ice since he has held the position ol
| Clerk.
| THOSE WHO HAVE PAID.
The persons who have paid the amount
| due them, aud are not credited on the
lien book, and who have the receipts In
their possessions are as follows:
James Bradford, 90 u
"a "a
Nicholas Jcnney, 80 Vi
John G. Haddock, II II
The daily gazette., 1879-08-23

Washington left an estate worth $780,
600. John Adams died moderately well
of. Jefferson died 20 poor chat ii Con-
gress had not given him $50, 900 for his
library he would have been bankrupt.
Madison was economical and died rich.
Monroe died so poor that he was buried
at the expense Of his relatives In this
city. John Quincy Adams left about
$4,000, the result Of prudence. His son.
Charles Francis Adams, gained large
fortune by marriage. jackson died iol-
erably we'll off. Van Buren, died worth
some $500, 900. 1t Is said that during his
entire administration he never drew any
portion of his salary but on leaving took
the whole 100000 in lump. Polk left
about $15O, 200. Tyler married lady Of
wealth and accomplishments end died
rich. Taylor left about $3.50 900, Fill
more was always an economical man and
added TO his wealth by his last marriage.
Pierce saved about $4,000. Buchanan
left about $500 900; Lincoln about $75,-
600; johnson about $4,000. Mr.. Hayes
but Mr.. Hayes has not made up his mind
to leave yet.-Bah. Gazette.
The Treasury Department has prepar-
ed statement of customs receipts at the
principal ports in the United States dur
ing the fiscal yeaI closing with June 30,
which contain some figures in which
Philadelphia Is interested. A compari-
son with the previous year shows that
the import trade at Baltimore aud New
Orleans, as we'll as that of Chicago ard
ST. Louis, has fallen off, while there has
been a slight increase at Boston and a
great gain in both New York and Pila-
delphia-at the former port Of over six
million dollars and in latter city of over
TWO millions.
Large amounts of Uuited States bonds
are on their way from London to this
country, and on Thursday steamer
from Havre brought over $500, 900 worth
of gold bar.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-23
More Russ,an Cruisers to Ss Built.
THE CONTRACTS LIKELY TO CONE TO
PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY.

THE CONThACTS LIKELY ~ SO"h ~
PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY.
The cable despat h from London In
yesterdays papers announcing that 'the
Russian Government is on the point OF
signing contract with the agents OF GER
tain American firms for the construc ion
Of number Of cruisers, at a to.al cost OF
1920, ,OO0," set many people thinking
as to the precise locality where they
wer. to be built. 1t may now bs COLI
sidered almost certain that they will be
built in this city, Chester and Whining
ton. As to the number to be ordered
nothing is known, but q despatch from
Berlin via London, in this mornings
pa. er, says that some persons put the
number as high as twenty-five, "but five
or less seems the more probable mum
ber."
Mr.. Wharton Barker, who acted as the
fiscal agent of the Russian Government
in the building and fitting out Of the
Europe, America, Africa and Zablaca
last year, lett this country recently for
st. Petersburg, his intention being TO
secure If possible the contempt Ated large
contract. Since his arrival in Europe be
has stated in letters that the ships would
either b, built in the United States or in
France. At the l,test advices Mr.. Bar
ker and Mr.. Charles Cramp, senior mem.
ber of the firm of William Cramp Il Sons,
were both in London.
About six months % several Russian
officers were sent to this country to ex-
anime the various private ship yards,
with reference to their facilities for do
ing work rapidly and we'll. They were
treated with every consideration. and re-
turned to Europe when their labors were
completed. During their examinations
they visited the shipyards Of Philadelphia,
Chester and Wilmington, and requested
the following firms to draught and sub
init plans and sp citicatiOns tor certain
numb ar of iron vessels William Cramp
u Sons and Neafe & Levy, of Philadel-
phia Jno. Roach u Sons of Chester
Pusey, Jones & Co., and The Harlan &
Hollin.sworth Company, of Wilmington,
and William II. Webb, New York ship
builder; the idea in asking these firms
| TO furnish plans being to select the besl
features of each and use them in the con
strucsion OF the vessels needed. These
plans were made and forwarded to st
Petersburg.
Since the plans were sent to st. Peters
burg nothing definite has been heard by
those submitting them. The only infor
nation wa, that sent by cable.
Cramp IL Sons now employ $50 meL
and il they secure heavy contract will
at once increase their force to 1000 OF
2500 men.
The disbursement ofthis money would
| IL.
The daily gazette., 1879-08-23

: M 10 y y
ut for Shipley Run Sewer,
ladison and Monroe str eet;
ste, $132 %
The daily gazette., 1879-08-23
STEALING GRAPES.

The only case of Importance that came
before the Mayor last night was that of
two boys named James Quinn and
Joseph Lamplugh, who were CHARGED
with trespassing on the property Of w.
ID. Swift and attempting to steal pears
and grapes, The boys have been giving
ployed James Meekam as a watchmsD.
He Caught the boys in the act of taking
the grapes. The Mayor fined them 81
and costs and held them to keep the
the sum of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-31
Spelling Reform.

The discussion OF educational topics Is not
confined within the limits of the school year.
Indeed, the vacation season commendS itself as
the fitting time for busy educators and all in
terested in the subject of public instruction to
meet and consider suggested Improvements In
school work. The proceedings of the national
educational association, now holding its annual
session Ia Philadelphia, are so arranged as to
include the consideration OF nearly all questions
OF educational interest. In the various sections
the subjects OF elementary education, normal
schools, higher instruction, school Superinten-
dence and Industrial art have been discussed.
The debate upon the last subject attracted
much attention. The proposition to introduce
a system OF instruction which shall prepare the
hand for skilled manual labor as the mind Is
prepared by ordinary educa for Intellectual
labor, is supported through its advocates by the
same arguments that were successful In caus-
Ing the establishment OF public schools.
Idleness, they claim, is as dangerous to the
community as ignorance. Another matter of
interest which was considered was that of
spelling reform. The spelling reform associa-
ton Is, however, an Independent organization
from the educational body and was admitted to
Its deliberations by formal motion. One Of the
papers upon this subject calls attention to the
serious impeachment to the Introduction OF the
reformed system. 1t consists In the fact that
no one Is willing to begin. Many give accept
ance to the abstract principles OF the associa-
ton, but Will not spell after the reformed sys-
tenn as long as their neighbors use dictionary.
American Journalism is expected to furnish
the remedy. Attention Is called to the fact
that In single year the newspaper press of
the United States sends out larger number of
printed pages than are contained In all
the libraries of America. But 1t may
h od rrho jf no
to persuade newspapers than individuals to
make the radical beginning, which the spelling
Teformer regards as the one thing needful.
There is quite marked tendency, however, In
American Journalism and on the part of writer's
generally, In this country, towards the disuse
OF surplus silent letters in spelling. This pro-
cess OF simplifying the language Is 50 thorough
~ In accord with the American idea of taking
short cuts, and impatIence of surplusage and
circumlocution, that there is no doubt 1t will
go on working slow but steady photographed
reform
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The British Mission.

1t Is pretty generally stated In the newspapers
that Wayne Macveagh, OF Pennsylvania, can
have the English mission If he wants 1t. From
what can be learned In well-1nfOrmed quarters
Mr.. MacVeagh has never been mentioned in
connection with the vacancy at the court Of st.
James. Two things seem inevitable whenever
a vacancy occurs in any important official
position: either Gov. Hartranft and MacVeagh
will be trotted out as prominent candidates or
they will trot themselves out
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{ ,OAA' ,ou,,o,r , WOOD.
MOOD. IELEPHoNIC CoNNKCTIoNe. OOAI.
Full WEIGHT
GOAL. Best Quality. WOOD
Low Prices,
MOOD; Prompt Deliveries. GOAL.
MAIN ONCE, wharves, mill and depot connected with
xr,. uptown offices by TELEPHONE
With nnequaled facilities and advantages for eco.
nom1caily conducting the wood aud coal trade,
to stock up largely when coal IL lowest; Offices
throuehout the city, and all In immediate communi
prepared to offer to patrons the best varieties Of
coal at the very lowest prices.
Remember. we insure strictly pure coal. f2.2A0
pounds to the ton.
JOHNSON BROTHERS,
Main Office, mill and depot foot Of 18th 18th ana
ets: aW. Offices: 1902 st. NV. 11l2 9th st NV;
14le 1th 81. NV. and 22l Pa. ave- Sc jylStr
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Attention Is called by the Tribune to the fact
That New York has permanent pestilence In
the shape Of scarlet fever. 10 the tenement
house districts, and In other densely populated
portions OF the CITY, scarlet fever has fairly set
TIED itself. and there Is a weekly aver
age OF cases and deaths, which, were the
disease less familiar, would cause great
alarm. the number OF cases OF yellow fever
last year did not exceed the number of
cases or scarlet fever; and yet, while the
first pestilence attracted the attention OF the
whole civilized world, the latter the Tribune
says, does not even arouse the people who are
suffering from IL to the adoption of any ade-
quate precautions against Its increase Per-
sons living where there are cases OF scarlet
fever are not even required TO fumigate their
clothing before passing out into the streets.
ana as consequence, contagion Is deliberately
ana openly carried among the population.
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Though IL Is TOO soon to judge with any Ger
tainty, there is yet considerable ground for the
nope that the yellow fever will be much less
1atal this year than last. For one thing the
experiences Of last year serve as lessons as to
the mode Of dealing with it now, and especially
In the particular OF removing the fever material
with promptness from the locality of the cpl
0em1c. Thus when the fever broke out In
memphis last August, the population OF so, 900
was reduced to 1880, and of those who re-
manned about 5000 died. This year the popu-
1ation has already been reduced to less than
$4,000, and OF these but 4,O0O are white, or only
about one-fourth. The colored people
who thus form large proportion OF those
remaining are much less liable to the
fever than the whites, and when attacked by 1t
are much apter to survive. Again, it appears
that OF the $1,000 remaining all but about 1000
nave had the fever and are not subject to an
other attack. The amount of fever material
LETT 1t Will be seen Is thus reduced to very small
proportions. and II the ravages of the disease
can be confined to Memphis the amount of
fatality Will be comparatively small. Even
should 1t revisit New Orleans and other local.
ties. 1t Is probable that the same cause.-the
rapid removal OF the fever material, and the
1act that those remaining are to a great extent
fever proof, may be counted upon to greatly
diminish the fatality Of last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-31

1t has been well said that a good advertise
ment In widely circulated newspaper is the
best OF all possible statesmen. IL Is a salesman
who never sleeps, and is never weary; who goes
a1ter business early and late; who can be In a
Thousand places at once, saying to each one the
DeSt thing In the best manner. good adver-
0sement tnsures business connection On the
most permanent and Independent basis and Is
In certain sense guarantee to the customer
OF fair and moderate prices Experience has
shown that the dealer whose wares have Oh
tained public celebrity is not only enabled 10
Sell, but is forced to sell at reasonable rates.
and to furnish good article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-31

The New York Herald having demolished, to
lts own satisfaction at least, the candidacy of
MI. Tflden for the presidency now brings its
guns to bear upon Mr.. T1ldens Governor Robin
son Of New York, to show why he should not be
Candidate for reelection. The Herald asserts
that however good governor he has been
IL Is clear that he cannot unite his party, but
tnat, ON the contrary, his denomination would
cause division in its ranks which would un-
doubtedly defeat 1t.
The Herald seems to have taken quite con.
tract On its hands 10 undertaking to demolsh
both Ttlden and his following, but it enters
upon the job In way that looks like business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-31
COAL AND WOOD.

GOAL! COAL! COALl
am unloading several careoes OF Kalmis. Ivkere
Valley, Lorberry and White Ash
COAL.
which viii be sold at bottom priceg
Gall early and leave your orders
l. WIN. GUINAND,
0]S La 40. and list St..
Between B and @ Sc
"uAfi Ioot OF 90 b. Sc. my7-ly
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1ne dDOVe 1s Only smaII part OF the property for
rent and sale on my books. For complete list Zee
bulletin issued on the 1st and 18th of esch month
which can be had on application at my office, or viii
be sent by mail If desired.
auction Sales.
On MONDAY, August 4th. at p 10, No 504 18th
st. NV.
Loans,
$4,000, D., 600, 1880. 81 800 $500, S7OO $500 n
per CT $26OU at Ger Ct ly30 II
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YOU WISH TO FELL JOLLY, COME To
RiEER SPR1NGs-Sat Water Bathins. a =
81 rlngs is rot Blaliston,s Island, as many Is:Hl
ssuppose Fishing, Fruit and Medical Attendance
IONS Board. Ter day, $50; over ten days el ~ !;
Coltons i. o., Md iys ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-31

faroie was beaten In the Goodwood cup race
To-Day Dy 1sonomy, the horse Parole beat 50
badly In the Newmarket handicap, but who
has since that race won both the gold va se and
gold cup at Ascot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-31
THE ARLINGTON.
l. OCEAN Chow. NEW JERSEY.
10. E. HUTCEIES. Mauaeer

CHAS E. ROWLAND, Proprietor
Ihs popular Hotel, unlike ali other no . . n
,e's al ihe Grove, occupies entire block NA0
~ trS S on Tour OF the principal streets
nuo mas 10 rack rooms The location ie The fs.f ,,,
Ie Grove, being near the Beach, Post Ofice Damn
Sronhd and Wesley Lake No pains viii he snaresi
on the Atlantic cast 0 "a 'Ae 49, 81 q ~, aes
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lust RECEIVED
preesly for our fine trade
SARDINES FRAIS SAUCE MOUTARDE-very
fine, pound can, only 30 cents '
MOUNTAIN TROUT-Finest Favored fsb cauebt
in American waters
FRESH COLUMBIA RIVER SALMON-serve hot
MACHIAs BAY LOBsTER-For salad or q Ia
SWEET MIXED PICKLES
BOSTON GOLDFISH BALLS-Ready for the table
b. w. REEDS SONS,
IMPORTERS FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES.
3el4tr 1916 r sfree< n.sc.
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Open from June LIST to December Annually Un-
for the cure OF ac.d dyspepsia, kidney and NJ /
bladder troubles, uterine ailments. govt. 1S: G
unfailipg eolveut Of calculi These waters have
proved Of great value. In many other diseases, but
narnesSShan any other mineral sprinss in this conn.
try. I guarantee . cure, Il durable by mineral
exceissd ANYWHERE The new And e,eeSnt evimminr
POOL 20 10y AZ feet ttbe LARGEST in the yrsnia noun
tairs1, Is especially attractive 81 No safer bet
ter place fer ladies and children to learn TO swim
The air OF this elevated reon 10 pure and delicious
troubles Capon being nearer to All the ctee norfh
OF the Potomac than any Of the vir<inia springs OF
So.e 10y an ayefsgs OF hundred and nfty miles,
claims large patronage that score. For pleasure
or hesth the traveller need not further Send for
psmphlets- Direct or call on W. g. THOMPS0N,
water. VIM SAFE Pronriexor
W. A. LEWIS, Cashier
Music 10y Werping's 23d n. Y Band iylHlm
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CLEARING OUT SALE OF SUMNER STOCK
- AT sELBY'S.-$l 80 busters, Toe; Toe gH
Boys Jackets, 25c. 81. so Black and Ooored@
Alpaca Coats now 81 rs Linen Pants now75c {;
Coats at oneh half: 81 Is Boys Alpaca ackets now
soc. Boys Broken Suits at one-half; o.. so Light
Cashmere Pants now $3.50; 81 SO Blue Flannel
Pants, 80 Straw Hats at one half to close out E0c
Unders hirts and Drawers Is and 35c.
tH30-tr 1014-1016 Pa. 0Ues
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PK1aoNs LEAVING THE CITY may have THE STAR
yent to their address by MAIL postage prepaid, for
such period of time they may desire, II the rate
q Is cents per week. so cents per month, SI76 for
three months, or eS FOR six months
~ The money to pay for the time required must
In AL cases accompany the order. Otherwise the
paper cannot be sent.
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GREAT DlDCOVEUY.
The greatest and most pleasing discovery OF the
TO housekeepery 10 the incontestsble fam thaf
the following leading brands OF FLOUR are not
only the hanasomest Ia the District OF Columbia.
"CERESm-The magnificent Minnoeoes Patent
Process. MINEEOLA II splendid Minnes0ts
Patent Process. STkRLIN0.-The celebrated ~
Louis Eancy Patent. and GOLDEN HILL the
We defy competitors to bring forth sny Flour
superior to Ceres, Minneoa Sterling and We feel
VII never Use any thing else
me abovensmed F1ours can be bought at any
nrst Class grocery store. Wholesale depot corner
LIST street and Indiana avenue.
y2Sly W. NJ GAIT 90
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14

Ohio has done does not, of cours,
definitely settle the matter for either
party, but the nomination of Fos-
tsr is looked upon by many radi-
calls MS the hardest blow yet given
to the Grant movement, and as
reducing the contest on that side
to Sherman, Blaine and few other
politicians Of neutrality-suspicious.
rs soma profess to believe, to Sher-
maH and Blaine alone. On the
Democratic side the candidates arc
so many and SO good that the qucs-
ton Of availability will be the one
having greatest weight. II is no.
ticeable that Mr.. Tilden's friends
now claim that neither Thurman
nor Ewing can get the necessary
votes, added 10 the 1%S conceded
form the South, to cary tie cleo.
ton, and that Tilden, with perhaps
Randall for Vice President, or, al
any rate with bis active support
could carry New York, Connect
n,,I AL No,r Inryo,. y.l,;ol, v,o,,1 =
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1879-06-14
Ln,cicss,iess In Gilncr County.
Srorr;s Mills, May Is.

Srorr's Mills, May Is.
Editor Democrat: y
Having seen an article in your
paper of May 10th, in regard to tho
Wyatt mob, I wish to reply there
to. You stated there was about 30
or 40 disguised men connected with
the affair. l bog leave TO differ
with you a little. There We're sup
posed to be 200 mon, or more, con.
nectcd with the affair. The cause
of the act is not found in the fact
these Wyatts were witnesses against
one Francisco Lynch. The just
cause of tho act is found in the fact
that their conduct in the noighbor-
hood had beon very bad, and they
deserved all thoy got. As for
threats being made against W. A,
Ncrthcott, they arc false; for he is
o gentleman in all respects, so far
us We know. As fer the other gen.
tleman, H. l.. Brannon, we claim
the same for him also, except that
it was on account Of furnishing
Coon Wyatt with spondulix 10 buy
4 dozen eggs. We have Coon'a
own story for this. With regard To
those is who were identified, you
will have to subtract 4 at least who
have proved themselves clear, and
you will still have to subtract after
trial,