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The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
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THIS EVENINGS PERFORMANCE.


The Opera House will no doubt be
crowded this evening to greet the ap-
pearance of "Buffalo Bill" in his new
play written for him by Col. Prentiss
Ingraham, entitled "Knight of the
Plains" Buffalo Bills" reputation as
an actor is well known in this city, and
it is almost useless to refer to him.
The following notice is taken from the
Dramatic Nesos:
The Buffalo Bill Combination made
marked success at the Grand Opera
House last week. "The Knight of the
Plains" the play presented, is melo-
drama in four acts, from the pen of
Col. Prentiss Ingraham, who, as an au-
thor, has made considerable reputation
in the elaboration of frontier novel
writing, and may justly claim for HIM
self the credit of dramatist as well.
The plot is interesting, the necessary
action, and incidents of the characters
it deals with, exciting situations but
not at all improbable, and at the finish
of each act posing the principal partic-
ipants in effective tableaux, devoid the
customary illuminations of red fire and
clatter of firearms and combustible
matter that generally attend dramas of
this type. A camping scene is intro
duced, displaying the natural and dusky
red men OF the far West, and knowing
them to be genuine, appearing as they
do, robed in their elegant beaded
blankets, and executing their droll war
dances, combine to constitute most
interesting exhibition. While Buffalo
Bill fills high ideal of noble type of
manhood, most attractive when seen
amid such picturesque surroundings.
"PIRATEs OF PENzANCE."
The event of the dramatic season will
occur on Wednesday evening next, the
occasion being the presenlatio OF Gil
bert and Sullivan's last opera, the "Pi-
rates Of Penzance." The presentation
of the opera will be under the immedi-
ate supervision of D'Oyly Carte, busi-
ness manager of Gilbert 81 Sullivan.
The New York World Of January 1st,
contained the following complimentary
notice of the opera
The subtle wit of the author Of "Pin-
afore" and the true musical humor oi
the composer of that moS popular OF
comic operas, have again been united
successfully In new work called "The
Pira es of Penzance," which was pro
Luced last night under the immediate
supervisor of the author and composer
by Mr.. D'Olly Carte's opera company
at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. The text
is ezcruiatingly funny, the pot more
elaborate and interesting, and the satire
more deftly concealed and more general
ly applicable to the everyday experiences
Of life than anything to be found il
the works of Mr.. Gilbert, excepting
perhaps, his famous satirical comedy o
Engaged"
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
The Committee of 1hirty-One.
THEY MAKE GOOD SHOWING FOR THE
SUCCESS OF THE MASS MEETING AT
THE SESSION SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

THEY MAKE GOOD SHOWING FOR THE
SUCCESS OF THE MASS MEETING AT
THE SESSION SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
1t was reported by Mr.. VIM. Baxter,
the treasurer Of the Irish relief commit
tee, at Its meeting yesterday AFTERNOON
In the room Of the Shields Library AS
sociatlon, that over sixty dollars had
been secured toward paying the rent
for Opera House for the proposed public
meeting.
II. q. Turner, Esq :, said that the rea-
son he was not present at the meeting OF
the committee on Fnday was that he
was in Philadelphia making arrange
ments for speakers, and was delayed by
waiting for despatch from Hon. q. 8.
ParneIl. A despstch from Parneii in
formed him that Messrs. Murdoek and
Dillon could add tess a meeting on the
18th lust, and another from Mr.. Dillon
AT st. Louis, No.. was to similar effect.
A committee on printing consisting OF
III. Z. Turner, james Murphy and
Thomas Mellon, was appointed.
Discussion arose as TO the p.au that
should be adopted In raising fauds at the
Opera House. At length q gentleman
moved that no admission fee be charge d
80 all could attend, land contributed what
they saw ft. This was opposed BY sew
eral. Mr.. Turner thought IL would be
cents, all attending could contributed
that amount, and Messrs. Dillon and
Murdock could appeal to the people by
subscription. The motion having been
Withdrawn. Mr., Turner moved that fifty
cents be charged as an entrance fee to
all parts of the house. This was adopted.
The committee on printing were Civ
en- authority to have tickets aud posIers
printed and advertisements inserted in
the newspapers.
The committee on securing the Opera
House, were authorized to rent it for
Thursday night next, 10Th inst.
Mr.. Turner moved that a committee
of ten to receive Messrs. Dillon and
Mul dock be appointed. 1t was. adopted I,
aud the committee was appointed by
wards as follows: First Ward, Merris
Taylor; Second, john Plunkett; Third,
j. J. Smith; Fourth, George Abele;
Fifth, Archibald Given; Sixth, Andrew
NJ MulrIue; seventh, M. l.. Lichte nstein;
Eighth, William II. Meg arrity; Ninth,
Marin Farrell; Tenth, Thomas Ford.
The meeting adjourned to u,neet at the
office of ii. G. Turner, Esq, on Thurs-
day evening next.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
*. OFF,
THE TWELFTH Anniversary OF LIN
COLIN LODGE NO. 8,


Lincoln Lodge, No. 8, K. of p,
held it twelfth anniversary Saturday
evening in Odd Fellows Hall There
was very large attendance, and the
audience contained many ladies.
Prayer by Rev. @. M. Pegg opened
the programme, and was followed BY
singing again we meet" II. O.
Conrad, Esq, read selection and the
choir sang "The Lord is my Light"
The financial report, read by A. J.
Shrack, master of the Exchequer,
showed that the Lodge had on hand
and invested about 90, 400. During
the year they had paid out $500 for
sick benefits, and $3.50 for funeral
benefits. The Lodge had 201 members
OF good standing. No suspensions had
been made during the year.
Rev. G. M. Pegg was introduced
and made an address. He referred in
opening to the fact that men in the re-
lations of life were more or less de-
pendent upon each other. This state
left ground for the existence ofa char
liable and helpful organization. There
was also reason for the existence of
the Lodge on account of the common
calamities oflife.
When man was positive that what
ever befell him he could get aid he was
likely to be encouraged. This encour-
agement came through an organiza-
ton of this kind. Another advantage
was the intercourse Of familiar spirits.
A comparison was drawn between the
organization of Knights of Pythias and
social drinking clubs. The former was
calculated to benefit the members, but
the latter was always damaging. The
reverend speaker referred to several
facts by which the organization COM
mended itself to the community, viz :
Its Cody principles, its reputable
character, its charitable fruits, its rep
resentation of respectable men. In
conclusion Mr.. Pegg, recommended all
to join the Lodge if they wished to
know its worth.
The programme was very long one.
An address, that was very much ap-
preciated was made by j. H. Cotton.
Miss Jennie Wollaston recited the
"Ride of Jennie McNeap' in spirited
style. II. G. Conrad, Esq, gave anoth-
er reading, and number of comic and
sentimental songs were well sung.
The affair was an exceedingly pleas
ant one, and enjoyed by all.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Brief Locals.

4, ". 4 b. Il, X. Co, now unload
Ah ny means OF a steam plow.
u prisoners were taken to New CAS-
morning.
rpahs, Court, and Court Of Chan
eeI al New Castle to- day.
lslo BIZ at the Opera House this
Sd lated monthly meeting OF the His.
ooclety viii be held this evening.
ner Butz held another INQUEST thi,
si lie mas had quite q number OF
''n'h the past few days.
eeung In aid Of the Irish sufferers
an myiu III the Opera House on Thurs
sale OF reserved seats for the "Pi.
ifehZance," commenced this morn.
lection In aid OF the Irish sufferer,
Fday. '"oiio Shurche'
osli ~ y. OF d the Washington Fire Com.
|aAe' place on Friday night next.
roads are still very muddy.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
G.. AR.
DUPONT POST, No. 2, MUSTERED sATUR-
DAY NIGHT.

DUP PoNT POST, NO. 2, MUSTERED sATUR-
DAY NIGHT.
Winfield Scott Post, No. ia. Ct. A. 4.
of Philadelphia came to Wilmington on
Saturday evening for the purpose or In
stituting the new Grand Army OF Repub
lie Post that has been organized here.
The visiting post consisted Of about 66
mem bers anu was accompanied by Its
own fife and drum corps.
They arrived AT this city at O'CLOCK,
under command of Post Commander DR.
Joseph Ferguson. AT the depot they
were met by q delegation of the new
post, and escorted TO the headq uarters in
McClary's building on Market street
above sixth. Here the installation Ger
emonles were gone through with, being
conducted by Post Commander Fergu
son.
The officers Of the new post were a.
follows:
Communicable J. p. Wales.
Senior Vice Commander-S. RodmaT
Smith.
Junior Vice Commander-C Charles e
Evans.
Adjutant-S. 8. johnson.
Chaplain-J. w. Luke.
Quarter Master-E. ii. Gregg.
Quarter Master Sergeant-JOhn Gal
lagher.
Officer of the Day-Wm. McCrea.
Officer of Gusrd-Wm. O'COnnor.
Sergeant Major-James l.. Hawkins
Ordinate s Serseant-Geo. w. jackson
Surge 1n-J. Linton Smith.
The name adopted was DUPONT Post
No. G. A. II. of Wilmington, Del Fol
lowing this nearly 50 chartered members
of the new post were mustered In and
signed the roll.
When the exercises had been conciud-
ed, which was not till 10 o'clock the Wis
iting post were escorted to the Lafay-
ette Hotel where asunptuous repast was
spread.
The majority of the members Of Win
field Scout Post left on the midnigh:
train for Philadelphia, though some oi
them remained until to-day. III were
much pleased with the treatment re-
ceived at the hands of DUPONT Post
Post Commander DIR. Ferguson Is also
an editor OF the Grand Army Review.
DUPONT Post will occupy a foom in
the Maris building at Sixth and Shipley
streets for the next six months.
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over with comparative ease. Mr.. War
ner also pointed out the survey made
for this road by the late VIM. Thatcher,
who was one Of the corporators In the
charter for railroad up the Brandywine
under which the p. ". & b. r. r. is
working up this new enterprise. This
survey came up Fourteenth street, to the
Brandywlne and followed the tortuous
banks Of this stream TO the grain mills.
This route, Mr.. Warner said, was not
practicable row, as in addition to the
great expense of filling in aud grading,
1t would interfere with the business Of
Jessup Il Moore's storehouse, which
fronts directly on the creek, so that the
road could no. really pass by the build
ing.
Returning TO terru .tirmd once more,
the committee started of, map In hand,
and made a diligent search for the line
OF the road up to Market street. To find
the line across the Thatcher property
and back of Jessnp u Moore's store
house was an easy matter, but the re-
maiDder OF the route was a continued
puzzle. Finally, after tramping through
the mud and dogging around the hou. es
that are scattered around, promiscuously
In this neighboThood, the line was close
ly followed until 1t came out in front of
Lea's mills, plump up against the north
ern abutment Of Ma ket street brdse.
"Tbis will be the end of the line for
the present." said Mr.. Warner. at is
proposed, however, to keep on up to st.
Augustine mills, and, If the business
will warrant, we may bridge the Bran
dywine, and take in the trade of the
mills on the south side of The stream"
The committee then re entered the
carriages and returned to the City Hall.
A meeting will be held on Tuesday ev-
ening for the purpose Of considering this
important subject.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Dug Up By a Dog.

HOW A POSSIBLE INFANTICIDE AT
LAUREL HAS COME TO LIGHT.
Sussex Journal,
A short time ago part of skeleton
of child was taken from dog near
Adams -four mills, at Laurel. About
the same time box was found on the
old Judge Cooper farm, now owned by
Benjamin Fooks, Esq, from which the
ske Teton had been taken. The box had
been scratched out of the ground where
it had been buried by the hands OF some
one without the aid of shovel or spade,
and contained the wrappings In which
the child had been laid, with part OF its
hair. The people of the community have
been very anxious to have the matter
investigated, but have been quietly wait
ing for the development OF some evidence
that would lead to the solving OF the
whole affair and the conviction OF the
guilty parties. Suspicion now likes the
crime upon certain parties, and 1t Is said
that tie chain OF circumstantial evidence
is 20 strong that a conviction of these
parties will be secured. The services OF
the Coroner will PROBABLY be requested
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Ha,.pe1''s Magazine for March
1870.

Harper's Magazine for March Is full oi
attractive articles, he lutiIully illustra'
ted. The most facinating thing in the
humber is William Hamilton Gi bson's
winter Idyl," not only from the pecu-
liar charm of the authors pictures, but
also from the beauty Of his descriptions
OF winter scenery, and from the familiar
associations recalled by every page oi
his delightful paper.
The nnm Der opens with a thoughtful
paper by j. j. Jarvis on "The New
School Of Italian Painting and Sculp-
ture,' illustrated with engravings OF
paintings by Morelli, Chlerci, Vinea,
Cont, and GellI, and of statuary by Gal
lorl and Aloano.
Madame Moscheles, widow Of the eel
cbrated player and composer, relates
humorous musical adventure, experien-
ced by herself and her husband msny
years ago in Thuungia. The story Is IL
lustrated by Abbey.
G. q. Coffin contri butes a graphic de-
scriptionT of harvesting on the large
farms in Dakota. His paper is handsome
ly illustrated.
j. L. Cloud, author Of the Connem-
ara Hills," describes aud illustrates "An
Irish Wake"
Mr.. Has es's Colorado papers are con-
cludaj in this mum ber bv a review of che
"Vacalion Aspev,s' of the Centennial
state, with eleven fine illustrations by
Rogers.
st. Valentines Day Is very happily re-
mem bered in u two-part poem by Philip
o. Sullivan, with two Illustrations by
NJ aria X. Oakley.
Longfellow's new poom, "The Sitting
of Peter." is a folk-song of unusual mer-
1t. Paul Hayns contributes "a poem, en-
titled "Suow- NJ essengers," giving char
acterist,c pen-portraits of Whittier and
Longfellow. Mrs. Frances l.. Mace con-
trl bntes an exquisite poem, entitled
"Isls," aud Jamo os L. Fields some i'm
pressiVe blank verse, emitted 'Honoria.'
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Kent County Real Estate.

Sheriff Dunn sold the real estate of
John Ii. Bewley, in Smyrna, on Thurs
day last, at the following prices No. 1,
storehouse, corner of Main and Com
merce streets, to Mrs. NJ. j. Be~ley, for
S2,255. No. 2, storehouse, on Com
merce street, to DIR. W. Daniels, tor
Sl,5I0. 40. 3, residence, to Mrs. NJ. j..
Bewlew, for $3.50. No. a, double
dwelling in Smyrna, 10 Tschudy and
Cats, for 1881. No. B, double dwelling
in Smyrna, to Messrs. Hubbard q Bro,
for I,4lO. No. 9, dwelling at Smyrna
Landing, to j. S. Brown for $3.50. No.
7, granery at Smyrna Landing, to VIM.
Tchudy, for S345. No. 8, granery at
Smyrna Landing, to Tschudy q Cats,
for $500. No. 8, lot in Smyrna, to Mrs.
NJ. j. Bewley, for $424. No. 10, farm
in the Neck, to Schudy q Cats, Tor
So, 900.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Died During the Week.

During the past week there were nj
teen deaths reported TO E. B. Frazer,
Registrar of Deaths and Burlals,as hav-
ing occurred in this city.
Of the number IL were born IN the
United States, aud three in Ireland.
White, o; black, G.; male, 10; female,
3; coroner'c cases, 3. The causes were
accident, /; asphixia, 2; convulsions, 1;
consumption, /; dropsy, /; diphtheria,
/; meningitis, 2; neglect, l; old age,
/; pneumonia, 3; found drowned, !,
By wards the deaths were Second
ward, 2; Third, 2; Fifth, 3; Sixth, l
Seventh, /; Eighth, A; Tenth, 2. Two
bodies were brought here for interment,
and poIe were sent away.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
SECOND EDITION
Unloading by Steam.
A NEW IMPROVEMENT MADE BY TIL

A NEW IMPROVEMENT MADE BY THE
p, W. & b. r. r. co.
The p, W. g. B. r. r. Co. never
stop at making one improvement, but
continue at the work of making others
as fast as possible.
The latest improvement that they
have made is for unloading gravel cars
by steam. In order to do this, they
use ordinary fiat cars. In the centre
of the car is firmly fastened strip of
wood about 6x6 inches. The cars are
closely coupled together, and in order
to cover up the space between the cars
after being coupled, temporary floor
has been constructed, which is fitted
in while the cars are loaded. On one
Of the cars is constructed windlass,
around which is run steel rope. At
tached to the steel rope, is what is
termed a plow, somewhat in the shape
Of plow. After the cars are loaded
they are hauled to the place where it
is necessary to unload the dirt. The
cars are then braked, and the locomo-
tive is attached to the front part of
the plow, and started forward. The
plow runs on the narrow strip of wood
mentioned above, and as it is pulled
forward by the locomotive, scatters
the contents of the car on each side of
the track. By this new means car
can be unloaded in almost a second.
The company now have about twelve
cars constructed for this purpose,
which, when not in use, can be used
for any other purpose. They are now
being used at the improvements
which the company are making near
Browntown, They are also expert
menting with steam shovel, which,
being filled twice, is sufficient to fill a
fiat car.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
The Chess Congress.
EVERYTHING IN READINESS AND PA
ING TO COMMENCE To-NI0Hr.

EVERYTHING IN READINESS AND PLAY
ING TO COMMENCE TONIGHT.
At meeting of the chess players OF
Wilmington at the Clayton House on
Saturday night, Lew A. Bertolette,
Esq, was elected permanent president
of the Congress and umpire Of the toura-
ment.
Twelve players assented to take part
in the tournament, ana all the arrange
ments having been oOnsummated 1t was
decided to commence playing this even
ing. A governing committee was ap-
pointed az follows Messrs. Bsrtoletts,
Herr, Price, Bacon, and Tatnall. M
1t is presumed that it will take q
Eonth to finish the tournament. The
prizes and rules Of the contest have al
ready been published.
The folio wing is the result OF the
drawing for the first round OF the tour
nament, which will be played this even
ing:
J. Fl. Price against z. W. Hechkep-
pei
L. A. Bertolette against J. v. Cars
well.
G. Konitzer against j. B. Bell.
George Tatnall against Walter Bacon.
III. A. Herr against A. Z. Cropper.
J. f. Fran!E against y. A. Brand.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
G Maryland Scandal.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 10, 1890.
pey Shores, the well-to-do farmer
Ierset county, who recently mar
stwelye-year-old stepdsughter, has
lrresled, and also the officiating
pan, Zaehariah Brown, on a char e
|a;ing State law, which prohibits
frhm marrying his siepdaughter
|Cman her stepfather, under a pen
500. The Clergyman is also made
pie TO the same law. Shores fun
pail in the sum Of 5000 for each
accused to await the action OF the
Jury of the county. The case has
extraordinary interest and much
|hllOn among the neighbors.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
gully Sasstts'

|=,,n.r Of Irisbnen hold commands
|n'erTs sFnie. both of Chilli and Peru. Peru.
a s',Ho, ot,,cer of the Peruvian artillery
Bs.Ol :, OlIS o'Horgau, and,according to
E"''e, E.Ie Of Lima, there are five majors,
| captains and over two score score &" .,
.(Iplerior grade either Irish by
| y as,cen. ,,1 fighting in the army Of
[,,Is ,be Irish element In the
L.. (o,ces of the hostile republic Is
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
RRrSOn0L.

Thomas MoClarnan, formerly of this
city, but residing IN Lancaster, Pa,
where he works in new rolling mill,
was IN town yesterday. He reports that
work is very brisk in Lancaster, and
that tue mill wherein he Is employed
turned out a la ge amount of wor" last
week. A number Of Others who went
from here to work there came dJwn
with Mr.. McClarnan.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
The Washington and Ohio Rail-

In the case of Lewis and others VS.. the
Washington aud Ohio Railroad Compa-
NY, Hon. Thomas +. Bayard resumed
his argument Saturday. He was follow
lowed by Hiram o. Claughton, of Wash
ington. The court adjourned ut o'clock.
Messrs. Bayard and Claughton having
completed their arguments, Juds &c Mer-
edith is expected to speak Today. Mr..
Bayard left Richmond for Washington
on Saturday at 5 p. m.-Richmond Wig
of to-day.
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Sent to NesU Castle.

This morning Chief of Police MAX
well committed Edward Cassidy, alias
"New YORK Ned" Barney Haughey and
of the payment OF fines and costs and
also bail to keep the peace. The prison
ers were taken over on the 8 10 Delaware
train.
Remove all cause of irritability and
discomfort from the baby, Dy using DR.
Bulls Baby Syrup. the surest, best and
hence cheapest remedy in the world fol
the diseases of babyhood. Price % cents
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Left for Philadelphia.

The steamer Twilight that has been
undergoing repairs at the Harlan q Hol-
lings worth Co., left on Saturday for
Philadelphia.
She will resums her trips to-day be-
tween that city and points up the river.
Fire damaged the pier at Lewes to
the extent of $3.50 last week.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16

The United States House of Repre-
sentatives was in session on Satur, ay
for debate only. Most of the time Was
occupied by Messrs' Hayes, of Illinois,
and Chittenden, of New York, in dis
cussing the financial question.
Think twice before you swallow once,
In medicine. But remember that DR..
Bull Baltimore Pills arc pre-eminently
the liver-regulator and blood-surifier OF
the day. PfIce 25 cents.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Aryivad in Town.

"Buffalo Bill" who performs at the
Opera House this evening, arrived here
with his company, from Baltimore, on
the 1912 train, this morning. The lu-
dians who accompany him made street
parade on horse back at l1.30 o'clock
headed by his military brass band. They
attracted an immense crowd along the
streets upon which they paraded.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
An Fyen Thing.

!, Free Press: The other day
en,ers ,s n'vs were tOasting their shins i'm
sds''J iss sidss Of a big stove In a fer,
y si| saloon, and it was noticed
~ y oS,en looked at each other as
certain that they had met
's,e before. Finally enc OF them
",s, I've seen a face almost
urs' "s'' Did you ever have a bro'h-
|"
he a sailor'"
was" ,, 60,
mat about ten years ago."
nUer." continued the first, seem
alIy affected, "l've sailed with
[aber Bill. We were wrecked
: on the Pacific, and before help
had to kill and eat himl l knew
b,t be related. I'm awful sorry
4 1your brother, and though | was
10 i and the law can't touch me
hlIng to pay You damages. Be
fair with me for Bill was old and
About how much much do you
FAM"
o,ber wiped a tear from his eye
hos, the stove, and replied:
hucer, where is your dad?"
IN dead these twelve years."
ID in Nevada, didn't hep"
out here son ewhere."
N, [ killed him. | knew you
Is son the minute | saw you. He
We're in a mine, aud one day as
te going up in a bucket | saw that
rope was going 20 break under
Bin. When we we're up about
ndred feet | picked up your old
d dropped him over. IL was baC
but it saved me. Now, you at'
blber Bill, aud | murdered you
BID | guess we'd better call IL eveI
ke 10 see who pays for th'
shook, drank, and the old lax
hs who could not tell a lie had /,
and realize how sad 1t was tha
ere born with such tender COZ.
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
Notice..

,o'e VINO wish to take advantage OF
'aon can do so by leaving their Or
,us Ihe balance of this month. at
1 Vuel Tailor Store. for a spring suit
nave already on hand III different
"oih which TO select) and thereby
yourselves OF all advantages before
N m Ma 7, Spring trade comes on. Car
Aot street. f0bl6-8l
The daily gazette., 1880-02-16
he Court House Trouble.

|lenth and Market streets this
Plg about ten stone carvers went
H. Mr.. Given having promised
Ilal he would see that they got
Pay' The stone cutters are still
s back, but the majority will re-
WORK as soon as satisfactory
eements are made, which Mr..
is nov endeayoring TO do.