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HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
rUOOKKDIMJ'i OF LAST MIGHT*« URDU
LAB UKRTINU
La»t OTontDg the regular monthly
mooting of the Hlstoiical Society of
Dataware was bald in the usual place of
meeting.
The committee for the distribution of
tbe publications of the society reported
the work done. The latest publtcahotb
distributed are sketches of Peter Minu
it and Win. Us^elnix, prepared for the
society by the late J.U. .Mickley.
A reoort from tbe committee«« to ex
amine into the propriety of reducing
tbe annual dues was adverse to such ac
tion aud tbe report wa- adopted.
The librarian reported the following
gifts to tl<e library » nee tiie last report:
Hooks, 10; pamphlets, 0f>; almanac», 7;
newHpapets, 358; cards, 11;M88., 1; relics
1;total 4ÖÜ
The president presented hound copies
of the Pennsylvania Gazette, from Jan
uary, 1774, to December, 1776.
was preset ted from Henry G. Miekley a
bronze medal of his father, the late J.
G. Miekley'
The aociety adopted a preamble and
resolutions recitn.tr that certain docu
ineuis bearing upon the history of tbl*
State bave been sold to tbe librarian ^of
Congress by the widow of the late Dr.
Ksnt Gilbert, of rbiiade'pbta, aud ask
lug that tbe General A»»embl> fake some
steps to prot ure those documents.
Isaac Elliott was proposed aud elected
as a member of the society.
We have been Hummed that a largo
glass factory iu the state of New Jersey
bas been engaged in uothlu^ el-e but tiie
manufacture of bottles lor l»r. Hulls
Cough Hvrup—tbe sale of which la enor
mous. Prlre 26 cents.
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■UAZKL KIUKK" AT THE GRAND OPERA
floues.
"Hazel Kirkf," Lite gieat Jramatlc
lucceu of New York, was prutlucvtl for
the Hut tim« in Wilaiingt.ou, last night,
a: Hie Grand Ojwra House, before a
targe aud liulituuable sudienee.
Tha plaj, on lit at impressions does
uot seem to be of such a character as lo
warrant Ilia tremendous success it lias
received in New York, bul wiiltal il i« a
smooth aud pleasant diaina, and one
which,iu the hands ol a good company —
such as that performing u Iasi «veiling —
cannot tall of proving amply satisfactoiy
to ail who witness It. it is not ss char
acteristic as "Jane Eyre," "nor as emo
tional as "East Lynne," but il possesses a
mystic vein of attraction that grows and
strengthens at lire simple siory of human
love aud passion, pathos and humor,
spiced with the most delicious fbolish
ness aud folly, is giadiially untnldeJ un
ill it reaches the height of dramatic con- \
cepiion, aud filially ends as pleasantly
as a smiling morning it Slay. On the
whole, "11.ael Klike," while at first it
may not prove "all that fancy painted
it," is likely to become as popular with
the general public as it has been with
the theatre-goers of New Y ork lor more
than a twelve-month.
The presenting company was all that
could he wished lor— being thoroughly
good. With exquisite feeling Miss Elbe
Eilsler depicted poor llaziTa touching
woes, «bile the naluially kind heart
but stem, unheading will of liunulan
Kirke was ably presented by Mr. U. VV.
(Jouidock. Guslavus Levick made a
graceful aud finished J.urd Irarvru,
while every original point supposed lu
he wrapped wiLhiu the chai acter of
rUtacue Ureen was developed by W. J.
Furgusou. Tiie balance of the support
was equally good,and the play proceeded
in a smooth aud pel feet manner to Lite
cud, gaining, as it richly deserved, tiie
frequent and genuine applause of tiie
large audleuce.
B. W. I*. * W.
On Friday evening next IJarlow,
Wilson, Prim roe a & West's famous
Minstrel company will appear in Ibis
city. This company lias always been a
favorite bore, and made its first appear
ance iu this city upon Us organization.
Within the past year tlio company has
beau largely augmented, and it now
contains a number of the best known
actors iu Mins rels. Tiie sale of reserved
seats will open at C. F. Thomas &> Co's
book store to-morrow morning.
Diamond Course.
Marie Rose sings iu the Grand Con
cert Thursday night, Feb. 24ib.
served seals now on sale at Thomas'
book store. Tickets should be pur
chased at the earliest opportunity, so
as to secure good seats.
Saturday evening, Feb. 20, Hon.
William Parsons, the most successful
English orator, will take his audience
back 1000 B. C., to introduce us lo
Homer and "tbe Heroes of the Home
ric Age." This lec uro is deservedly
popular and will highly interest every
Bale of reserved seats opens
Thursday, 9 a. m., Feb. 24 h.
Marie Hose.
A special train will be run from Wil
iilugloe to Chester st tbe close ol the
Marie Roze concert Thursday evening,
to accommodate people from Chester
sud intermediate étalions., who wish to
rear this renowned prima donna. The
tale of reserved seats op ms to-dsy
I Tuesday) at Thomas & Co's book store.
LEGISLATORS IN TOWN.
Several Seuatora and Representa
tives of the General Assembly are
on a visit to Wilmington to-day,
discussing the railroad question.
This afternoon they will take a trip
up the Delaware Western railroad.
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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS.
The hard weather lias been very severe
in roofs, aud James F. Wood Jt Co., Metal
leofers, at Front A Orange streets, re
lueat their customers and others to send
heir orders In early to iusure their work
tone promptly as the weather moderates.
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NOTICE.—Dr. Kliue's Great Nerve
lestorer Is tbe marvel of the age for all
4erve Diseases. All fils
lend lo 031 Arch Street
stopped tree.—
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CHANCERY COURT.
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Chancery for this countv opened yester
day morning, with On»' eellor Sau sbury
and Judge Wales on the heneh.
The following bu-lue-s w - transacted:
On motion ol Allllioliy Higgins, Evq.
order of sa'eol the estate of Catharine
KlelknlTwas granted.
The return of the sale ofZado-k Towns
end, Jr.'s property to Win. Bsedenkolt
was made by J. H. Hoflecker, Esq., und
ttie sale eonllrmed.
Orders were made for the sale of the
estâtes of Mary Armstrong and W. U.
Reynolds, deceased.
Alimony Higgins, Esq., reported for the
commission appointed to divide Hie laud
of Annie Kline, deceased, that the land
eann >t be tqultubly divided, but that
the appralueu value is $3,7.10. Repot t cua*
firmed.
Benjamin Wields, E«q.. preferred the
petit'.ou of M. A. Warren, widow of
l hurles Warren, and others children of
said widow, asking that Giles J.Hlijbson
ebher furnish further security or be
removed fiom tbe trusteeship of their
properly. Tbe rule (was made returnable
at mem tomorrow.
C oar les B. Loro. Esq., asked that a
milice be appointed to examine Thomas
DavIsJEsq., fur sdml.slou to practice in
tiie court of chancery.
W.c. rtprum.ee aud Charles B. Lore,
Eaqs.. rep esenting Henry Mendluhuil,
J. 1'. Wells, excepteu to the
p eferrtd by cer
a
receiver
l.llOWHMCB tf clal
tain creditor*. (J*mj postponed .to give
cosnsel additional lime.
1 ne i'hmi'h of the Delaware J Wes tern
Railroad Company vs. Charles O. Baird
et at., aud of Hood, Boubright d* Co.,
vh. John Waiiiwright, et ul., weie con
tinued.
'i he case of Martha B. Grant vs. tiie
Jackson dr Hharp Company was marked
lor trial at thiH term.
The chancellor gave notice that here
after the court would meet at 10 a. in.
and adjourn at 11 p m.
He also Mpecialiy request' d member»
of the bar never to *ame perrons for trus
tees of property unie»* counsel Hhall leel
that such persons are good for the
d, aud that their »urelle» are able to
pay any ow of the cesti que nus«'* pro
y •
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Court adjourned until to-morrow, ob
a legal holiday.
vlng to-day
WASHINGTON'S B IRT HD AY.
To-day is Washington's birthday
aud in commemoration of tiie fact,
the banks and public schools in this
city are closed. None of the shops
are closed, but a number of work
men laitl off for the day. A large
number of flags are displayed around
the city. There are no spocial at
tractions announced except the for
ty- lirst animal bail of the Wash
ington Fire Company, t hat takes
place iu the auditorium of the Opera
House this evening.
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Till LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
WHAT THE 1IOTKL EKKI'KIIS OF THIS
CITY OK.litE TUE I.EItlkLATUME TO
PASS.
The liquor dealers of this city have
petition the L"gislatuie 10 pass a spec
lal act lor the sale of spirituous, vinous
\ or malt liquors iu this city,
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Section 2 of the hill provides that the
Secretary of is la lo shall furuish to the
Clerk of the i'eace blank licenses sign
ed by the Governor, and a duplicate of
the entry ol such blanks lo ihe Auditor.
Becliou 3 provides that tha Uleik ol
the i'eace shall annually on the first
Tuesday in October lender a foil ac
count of all moneys received by him for
the use of the Slate, and deposit tiie
same in tbe Farmei'a Bank of this city.
Section 4 provides that every Justice
of the l'eace, Mayor, Sheriff, Deputy
Sheriff, Coroner, Constable, policeman
or oth r pubi c officer, within the city,
whenevei he shall have knowledge that
any person is selling liquor without li
cense to enter complaint before some
Justice of the Peace, or oilier proper
officer, who shall at once proceed against
such delinquent person, and any officer
wiio refuses or neglects to give suvli in
formation shall he guilty ot a misde
tanor, aud be fined $21), aud forfeit ins
office.
1 he hill next defines the manner of
obtaining^ license. Every peuun or
persons desiring to eogagi in the busin
es , shall register their names with the
Cleik of tiie Peace, before obtaining a
license. The amount lo hs paid by re
tail dealers to bo one hundred dollais,
and by diuggisis, twenty-live dollars.
All licenses issued under this Act to ex
pire on April 1st. All persons having
registered their names with the Cleik
of the Peace shall upon application, be
grained a license by him upon the pay
ment of the amounts named above.
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BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Boatil of Health met last evening
ill regular session, President öiugley iu
Lite chair.
After tbe readings of tiie minutes, on
motion of Mr. Kennedy tiie rules were
pended in order (o «lent a member to
the Board from tiie Fourth ward in place
<>f Joint Aikin, removed from tiie ward,
lie nominated Michael Whelan, and
their being no further nominations, Dr.
Springer, cast tbe vote of tbe Board.
The newly elected member was tbeu
sworn in by llis Honor tiie Mayor.
Under a suspension of the rules, Mr.
Bennett, nominated August Hilger to
fill the vacancy in theSecoud ward caus
ed by tbe resignation of William Mc
Clintock. He was elected iu tbe same
manner as Mr. Whalen.
The Secretary slated lie bad prepared
annual report ot the deaths and
burials, and and also of tiie proceedings
of the- Board. It would be printed by
Thursday next, and be would mail a
copy to each member of the Board.
Un motion adjourned.
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FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL.
The forty first annual reception ol the
Washington Fire Company will take
lacc in the auditorium of the Opera
ilouse this evening, and promises from
present indications to be one of the laig
esi »finir» that lias laben place in that
édifie. Tiie committee of arrangements
have worked with a will to have euery
ttiinsr iu the best of order for the parlie
pants, ami ihe accojumondations will
be ample for all who attend a delegation
of the Washington Fire Co ..pany ot
Uoushohoekeu, P*., will be présentât
the ball.
severe
Metal
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send
work
•■Ohl why should the spirit ol mortal
be proud ?'' We give It up—but when we
a niau driving a "proud spirited"
team, we unhesitatingly remark—that
man uses M. B. Koberl's Horse Powders—
2( cents at all drug stores. lault-lm
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Th« Railroad War.
IlTTAVOB OK THE BILL.
For the Gazette.
Mb. Editor—I t is amusing with
what alacrity the P., W. & B. Road
is backed by the Pennsylvania It. It.
Co. to prevent the extension of tiie
Delaware Western to pass through
our State.
Is it not fair to presume that a line
of road runniug through our State
would not be benetioal to our people,
not particularly in Wilmington but
throughout the whole Peninsula ? We
will take for instance the rates of fare
in 1870 whou a passenger left Phila
delphia at 11 30 p. m. to come to Wil
miupton he was charged ft and if he
bought a ticket to New Castle it cost
him but 85 cunts, which is a distance
of 5| miles further.
Mr. George V. Massey, who, as
counsel of the P., VV. <& li. R. R. Co.,
there is no doubt at ail is paid f jr his
services iu such capacity. But the
question is, is Mr. Massey acting in
good faith for the interesis of the peo
ple of his own State or the paid serv
ant of P,, W. & B. and Penn. Railroad
Companies. In a fair c .nvass of the
citis' us of Wilmington, and of the
county, there is at least 85 per cent,
of the people in favor of the exen
sion of the Delaware Western charter.
It is astonishing to think, but never
theless, ii is true that the names of
those who are signed to the remon
strance against the grant of the Dela
ware Western because they are in the
employ of the P., W. & B. R. R. Co.
li is an old settled and well fixed
principal that competition is the life
of business.
There ib no doubt but that tbeLeg
isiatuie is justified in giving a grant
to the P., W. & B. Road in its infancy
and many of our citizeut lost every
cent they placed in it to put it on a
sound basis.
The question now arises, is it to be
a monopoly? The opposera of the bill
altempt to intimidate the people of
this city and county, that should this
hill pass the Pennsylvania Company
will lease the road and remove tue
shop from Wilmington to Altoona or
jersey City.
I would ask if there is a sane man
in the Legislature or iu the State be
lieve such a thing to be possible from
the very fact if an accident was to
happen an engine, between Philadel
phia and Baltimore, that it would
take 240 miles to go to Altoona, and
160 to Jersey City, is it reasonable to
suppese iu the miud of auy thinking
man, whether the Superintendent of a
road would sacrifice the interests of
the stockholders at a cost of 1-3 more
than he could make the repaiis made
right on the line of the road.
Now a few words as to the men who
are tlio jobbyists lor the P., W. «Sc B.
and Pennsylvania Companies. Peter
Vincent, formerly freight conductor on
the Delaware Railroad, who is a resi
dent of Dulmar, the last place you see
iu Delaware, where he keeps taveru;
last year he kept tavern iu Salisbury,
Md.j Mr. MaHsey and his coadjutor
from Wicomico county, Md., although
very clever gentlemen, they are made
the cat's claw to pull the chestuuts
out of the lire for the P.. W. <Se B. and
Pennsylvania Railroad Companies and
do, no doubt, receive a snug fee for
their services.
It is ulso amusing to hear the argu
muuts these gentlemen make, that in
case the Legislature extend the char
ter of the Delaware Western, that it
will losu the State to the Democratic
party. Wliat sophistry to attempt
to tingle iu the ear of an intelligent
maul
Any person who knows George V.
Massey, Esq., kuowstiiat every idea
of his politicaly has been antagonistic
to the Democracy of Delaware's. Fore
sooth, why should ho become Mos s
aud take iu his tender care the iuter
t hLh of the party and lead them across
the desert? Surely the hon aud the
lamb have laid down together.
As to the political aspect of the case
he P., VV. Jt B. Company have no
right to ask any specisl favors of the
Legislature of this State, fiom the
very fact, J. N. Mills, Superintendent
of the Delaware Railroad, used every
thing iu his power as superintendent
to convey aud recouvey passengers to
political meetings throughout the
Stale to defeat a Democratic Legisla
tuie from the very fact that the ul
terior object was to get control of the
Legislature aud therefore thwart the
objects of the people iu having a direct
communication hetweeu the metropo
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AGAINST THE BILL.
For the Gazette.
Mr. Editor The P. W. & B.
road may be almost considered a
Delaware institution. It has been
fostered by the State, and in return
it has been of the greatest advan
tage to our community, Wilming
ton owes a large part of her pros
perity to the location of this road,
and the prosperity of Wilmington
is extended to the country around
her.
It certainly would be bad policy
to do anything to cripple that road.
It is able to carry all the freight aud
passenger travel for years to come.
These large through roads are try
to cut each other's throats, it
is not simple competition, but a
struggle ol life atul death.
Now it is better to have one good
road than two poor ones. The P.
W. & B. lias been very prompt to
put iu use uil the best improve
ments, and give us safe and com
fortable cars. They have provided
a double track to make travel safer.
They keep everytbiug iu good re
pair, anti use the utmost precaution
to iusure safely iu travel; and to the
traveller, safely is the highest con
sideration.
Now if you make an unnecessary
rivalry, it may be the means of dit
abling that company from continu
ing to make tiie road still safer and
pleasanter for travelling, but even
cause it go backward and be less
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safe. But what I wish to call your
attention to is the peculiar situatiou
of this road between Wilmington »
and Philaadelphia. It has the river
on one side effectually cutting off all
way trade and traffic from that side.
So important was this matter con
sidered, that a few years ago a new
line was constructed at great ex.
pense from Chester to Philadelphia
iu order to secure the local traffic.
Now if a charter should be grant
ed to the B. & O. road, the line will
be run nearly parallel to and a short
distance west of the P. W. & B.
thus effectually cutting off all the
way and local traffic.
Under this condition of affairs it
would seem an act of injustice to
charter such a rival road unless
thero was a greater necessity for it.
It were much wiser for the B.& (J.
to buy the P. W. & B.
Our good water routes to Phila
delphia and the ocean will always
insure to "Wilmington cheap freights.
I am not personally interested in
either route. PHOIBOS.
Prevention 1« surely better than eure,
and to prevent the diseases of babyhood
from attaching your child, use In season
L»r. Bull'a Baby Hvrup the safest and best
remedy for enlldren. All druggists aell
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THE LEGISLATURE.
Specially reported for the Gazette.
SENATE.
Dover, Feb. 25, 1881.
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Senate met at 10 a.
The report which may be found else
where of the Insurance Commissioner
WHN read and referred to a special com
mittee ol thiee consisting of Messis.
Cooch, ^enuewill and Connaway.
T he House joint resolution appointing
William P. ownea to be purchaser of
the necessaries for the next general As
sembly was coucurrtd iu.
The loilowing hills were given notice
of:
By Mr. Betts—An Act to establish a
Hundred,[This Act
road iu Brandy wl
provides for a public road from Edge
moor Htatiou, over the marshes on tiie
east slue of the railroad to the city line
of the city of Wiimingtonj also :
An Act to incoporate toe Marshall Iron
Company ol Newport also
An Act to vacate a road In the city of
Wilmington.(TiiIs road is known as the
Huulf Mill Hoad.]
Tiie following persons named pray|
an Act may be passed to transfer t
property irorn School District, 42
of HUskGX county to school district 122
of the same county, Mary Kooks, Daniel
Hbort, George Hcott and Cornelius Pretty
man. Their prayer is concurred lu by 2Ö
lax payers ot thool district 12.
Mr. cooch Introduced ihe bill to incor
porate ihe New Castle Cemetery Compa
ny of New Castle.
House till concerning offenses against
the persons of indlviouais was passed.
(The bill provides that (If any person
shall lewd. y aud lasciviously, play or
toy with any female c .lid under the age
ol twelve years he shall be deemed guiltV
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be lined not exceeding five
hundred dollars and shall be imprisoned
a term uot exceeding three years,
(Senate bill incorporating the Front and
Union street rail w..y was passed.
Adjourned to 10 a. m, on Wednesday«
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HOUSE.
House met at 8 80 p. m.
Bills from Governor Hall, Auditor
rtt lats and John Hunter were presented
and relerred to the Committee
Claims.
Sir. Moore Introduced aud had read a
bill to continue in office a Little Creek
constable,
Mr. Robinson presented a petition^for
tbe vacating of ft certain part of the road
in India.. River Hundred Bussex couu
Mr.
Mr. Moore presented a remonstrance
signed by D, F. Burion and 7Ô otbers, ol
Ouver, against the passage of tue Lleiu
wure Western ulll.
Mr. Robinson presented a petition for
lor tbe
by tue
passage of the bill providing
biibhùiaut of a spt-cial school
the
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allege-a Indians ol Indian RiverHuudred,
Sussex county.
The Senate bill providing for a change
of tho boundary lino of District No. éi,
:oud tune und releried to
tho L'oniui ttee on Education.
Mr. Van iiurka ow introduced and had
road a bill to Incorporate the Do vor
River Improvement Com pa iy; also a
petition lor the passage oi t ie same.
(1 ho capital slock of the company is
limited to ,000, in shares of #10 ouch;
John C. Durborougn, Thomas Pickering,
George il. Gilderslneve and otuers, aie
corporators, aud'tbe charter Is
to ko into operation w ieu L9 shares of
slock have been subscribed. Tho corn
Lhorized to do everythin*
was read a
u.mtd
pany la
ciHhary to Improve tbe navigation ol
Jones' cieek.
Mr. Eantburn ga«e notice ;of a bill to
appoint aJuatice ol the Peace for Hock
eaolu, New uaslle couuey.
Mr. McNeal gave notice or a bill to ln
eorpora.e ihe uerricksou mill pond and
rtt. George's Branch Ditch Improvement
Company.
Tne House bill Incorporating the Hol
lywood CemHery Company, ol Harring
ton, .was taken up, and the Heuaie
amendments 10 the bill concurred lu.
Mr. Tomlin on presented a petition for
w road. Intersecting tne road from
Milford to tbe beacn ; tne road asked for
betug about 1% mues ln leugtn,
1 be ui. 1 authorizing the construction of
a drawbridge over Muiderklll Cieek, In
MiUord Huudred, was read a seaoud time
-,m relerred to tlio Committee on Roads
and Highways.
Mr. Jones presented a petition for the
passage of a block law for District No. 81,
.-su-sex county.
The hill to consolidate School Districts
Ne. 32 and li.S, Suss X county, was .end a
second tune aud relerred to the Commit
tee on Education,
Mr. Cahull presented it petition for a
road 111 Mlspilllou Hundred; length ol
road asked for about 3 miles.
gave notice of a bill to
preveul stock running at large In District
No. 177, Sussex c.muly.
Mr. T. N. Williams presented a petition
for the r peal of Ihe special tax on phy
slelans. Rele red to the Committee
Revised rttat tes,
The same uuniuer prestnted a petition
for additional legislation to prohibit fish
ing with seines or nets, alter 2u,n
of each year in Delaware waters, lleler
red to theCommttlee on ü'tsh, oy sters aud
^Tne blll providing for tbesstabdsbment
of a school by the reputed Indiaus ol
rsussex county, was re.d a second time
aud referred to the Committee on Cor
porations.
Adjourned until Wednesday at 10,36
a. m.
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MARIE ROZK.
Tiie associate singers lo appear next
Thursday evening, in the Diamond
Course grand concert with Mme Mane
Rule ara Miss Lizzie Aniiandale, con
tralto, big Giovaum Perugini, tenor,Mr.
F. G. (Jaufiinan, base. Mr. b. Liebling
the celebrated pianist bas also been se
cured. Musical director, big. de Nov
ellia. The aale of reserved seit» opens
to-day (Tuesday) at Thomas & Co.'s
book store.
Fifty boxes of Twist Just received at
tbe great Tobacco Marl,4ih and Shipley,
which we are retailing at 36 cents per
Largest stock in the Stale.—
rices in the country.
A. A, Chapman, Prop'r.
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jowest p
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A COMPLETE CHANGE IN THE
RAILROAD WAR.
THE F. W. A B. It. It. SAID TO HAVE
PASSED INTO THE CONTROL OF JAY
OOULD AND THJB li. A O.—PROBABLE
TRUTII OF THE RUMoB.
Railroad complications have been ex
citing enough during tbe past two
mouths in this State, but the most as
tounding feature came to light this morn
ing, in the probable confirmation of a
rumor to the effect that the Pniiadelptra
Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad had
passed into the hands of Jay Gould aud
the Baltimore &Ohio corporation. Such
a rumor almost took away tbe breath of
those who heard it. It seemed astound
ing, and everybody smile J incredulously
at the first reception of the news. But
minute by minute tbe rumor gained
strength, and by ten o'clock people were
saying "Well, it must be so." %
Tbe news first came to Wilmington,
last evening, and by nine o'clock it had
been announced by one and corroborat
ed by another railroad magnate. This
morning the information became spread
among the public, aud tbe excitemeut
ran high.
D.,
" I
WHAT WAS SAID.
George U. Gordon, Esq., counsel of
tbe P. W. & B. R. It. Co., heard the
news with quiet complacency, aud said
he knew nothing about it.
Henry C. Robinson, Esq., had not
even heard the rumor until nearly nine
o'clock, aud was strongly inclined to
doubt it.
Among the lawyers the opinions
varied. Some damned the B. & (J. offi
cials for treachery and lack of good
laitb in regard to the Welaware West
ern bill, while others asserted that Col.
H. b. McComb, tired of the dilly-dally
ing of the Legislature, had exercised
his well-known railroad shrewdness to
get his plans developed without the aid
of the Legislature.
Bût here the question comes in : "Is
the Delaware Western in this little
»[rangement or not ?"
The Delaware Western people held a
meeting, a little caucus, so to speak
over tiie matter. The result is not known
but if D. W. is in the game it cuts out
all «bailee of anv other eorporation us
iug its franchises for a competing line,
and leaves the monopoly greater than
before and in entirely new hands.
Levi C. Bird Esq., thinks the I'ennsyl
vai 'a P tlroad is in league with the B.
& U. in this more. If this is so then the
monopoly is complete and crushing, and
in tbe railroad w ar that has so cont
plely stirred up Delaware the people have
received a black eye.
THE KACT8 OK THE SALE
briefly sta ed,are said to be as follows:
Alarmed at the prospec' of a compet
ing line. "My Boston Stockholder.',"
who control the P., W. & B. Railroad
becoming alarmed at the prospect of
a depreciation of their stock consquenl
upon tho construction of a competing
line, pooled their stock and placed it
in position for immediate sale. Jay
Gould owns the Centra' Railroad of
New Jersey aud is the prospective
controller of tho great Reading corpo
ration, thus iusuiing his control of tiie
line between Philadelphia and New
York. The B. & O. officers, seeing
tho opportunity of buying the connect
ing line hetweeu Baltimore a"ud Phil
adel 'liia, which is certainly préféra
ble to building line, aud being already
in relations with Jay Gould's line to
New l'ork, join with him iu forcing
the Boston stockholders to sell out,
holding the prospect of a competing
lino over them as a threat to compel
terms.
The salo.it is said,was consummated
last evening, iu the office of Drexei,
Morgan & Co., in New York. The
tlgures are not yot made public.
WnY SO SILENT.
if
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The telegraph monopoly, practical
ly controlled by Jay Gould, can be as
signed a« the only reason why tin
prospective sale of the P., W. & B. R
R. stock, and subsequent operations
were kept so carefully concealed from
tho public.
Fully developments are expected by
noon, to day, aud will be fully detail
ed iu the Gazette.
THE DELAWARE WESTERN OUT.
The Delaware Western, it is now
known, is entirely out of tbe new com
bination. Col. H. S. McComb and
Wm. H, Vaudeibilt, of New Y*ork,
were both offered tbe opportunity of
becoming associated with it, but de
clined. Col. McComb declined be
cause of tba position be bad placed
himself iu before tbe Delaware Legis
lature, as be desired to act in perfect
good faith.
The D. W. bill will still bo press
ed before tbe Legislature, and there is
yet hope that the people will be saved
from a monopoly more crushing than
ever.
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THE NEW DEPOT.
WORK BEGUN ON IT THIS MORNIN«.
The loug promised aud much talked
of new P., W. A B. It. R. depot iu this
city, now seems to be, or at least will
be iu tbe course of a few months an
accomplished fact.
The work of tearing down tbe old
car shed, formerly tho old freight
bouse, ou tbe square bounded by
Water, Front, Walnut and Poplar
streets was to have commencedyesier
day, but owing to tbe storm was post
poned until this morning.
At 7 o'clock this morning a very
large force of workmen commenced
the work of tearing dowu the building
aud by night it is very probable the
entire root will have been removed.
A Steam pile driver is on tbe ground
for tbe purpose of dnviug several huu
dred piles that will bo necessary in'ke
construction of the building. 1 he
work will be pushed rapidly lorwaid,
and after the completion of the first
section, work will bo commenced on
the building proper, between Water,
Front, French and Water streets.
MEETING OF SWEDEN BORGIA»«.
The Maryland association of the Mow
Jerusalem church met last evening in the
Swedenborgian church, corner of Dela
ware avenue and Washington street,this
city. There were about twenty delegatee
present, and between flttv and * hun
dred persons. A very ablf
preached by Rev. C. Giles, from St.
Johu, lCch chapter 12ih and 13 h Tenet.
The Mary laud association Isa volun
tary organization of the Swedenborgian
church, not unlike a local conference,
but possessing no legislative pewen—
it was organized more than half a cen
tury ago by the Rev. John Hargrove, of
Baltimore, the first ordained minister of
the Bwedeborgian faith in this country.
The organization includes the Mew
church societies in Maryland, Delaware
Virginia, West Virginia and Mew
Jersey. Last year the annual meeting
was held in Baltimore. At that meet'
lug the Washington society, Wiltuln
ton Society, and Baltimore German so
ciety reported an aggregate of 181 mem
bers, and 165 persons in the Band
Schools, The church here has bat
communicants, though the congregation
is couslderably larger.
Among ' all the Ills that flosh la heir to"
none ore mors provoking loan a trouble
some couch end but for mat reliable
remedy, hr. Bull's Cough rtyrup, many
would be iu despair. Price, £> cents.
e sermon was
Rheumatism.
Pro'essor WM. V. RICHARDSON. If.
D., oi the Ht. J ouIh Medical College,*aya:
" I have ordered Liebig Co.'s Arnloaied
Extract of With Hazel |to be
cully in Kheumat am and
marked rede! iu every cane." Beware of
worthier imitatioua uuder ours aud
similar name*. Also curea Files. Catarrh,
Neuralgia. Painful Monthlies, Old Uioers,
Lumbago and Weak Eyes.
Hold in llfty centa and dollar
febltt (it.
applied lo
with moat
sizes
Marriages have Increased 40 per
since young men have learned of
soothing efleet of Hines' Tar, Wild Cherry
and Hoarhouud upon Oables. Young
if you keep a botile on hand for an emer
gency, you are safe in bringing things to
a climax. febS.
cent
tbe
CHARLES HARTMAN, Toledo, Ohio.
iys: 1 know It cured me, and I hope
there similarly troubled with pain in tho
chest may be helped by the "Only Lung
Pau" as I have.—H ee Ad v_ febU-Gt.
MARRIED
BEDWPLL—CLAYTON.— In Smyrna,on
the 15th lost., by Rev. J. M. YlngUng,
Benjamin Bed well aud Mi*s Willie
Clayton, both of New Castle countv. ^
LAWS—MOOR-.—On the 3d Inst., at tho
residence of the bride's parents, by
Rev. W. F. Corkran, Outten Laws and
Mi 8« Carrilla Moore, bo h of near Cow
gill's Corner, Kent county.
FORD—JOHNHON.—On the 7th Inst.,at
the residence of Joshua Boyde, near
Leipsic, by Elder E. Kl i teahouse,
Charles G. Ford and Miss Husle John
son, all of Kent county.
1IIED.
CHALFANT.—On the 21st Instant, Mary
A t,n ('Util fan t iu the 6Kd year of her age.
Tbe friends and relatives are respect
ful 1 y Invited ta attend b er funeral, from
the residence of her son-ln law, John
Brooks on the Hhtla. Pike, Nluth Ward,
on Wedn stlsy next at 10 o'clock a. m.
To proceed to Chadd's Ford. *
NEW AOVtKTiSliHKM'rS,
URINE88 CHANGE.— T. W.rth.war*
bus leased bit mills, wltb flour and
f ed store attached, to Wm. L>. Bedswlekv,
who has been favorably known aou Iden
tified with tbe inaiiulacm Ing Interest of
our city lor a number of years. He ta a es
posseshlon on tbe first or coming month.
Friend rtbeward ou reililng f rum public
business ext'nds thanks to hit patrons
for tbelr
tlnuauce oi tbe .ame to ble eucoeeeor,
ne expects to be with for a time
f. b2S-lt,
B
ay lavore and Invites a c«n
wht
in his new enterprise.
I VOR SALE.—Pour finely elevated build
ing lots on Front street, corner oi
Jackson, 08 feet on Front. Apply
EVANS PENNING PON,
801 King Street.
I o
fehlS
KAND OPERA HOU«K,
«stone night only.-««
FRIDAY EVKMKG.FEBBVAIYM,
na-OKUANIZED AND ENLAKOKD.
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose aod Weit'i
MAMMOTH
G
MINSTRELS
The largest and most complete organ*
izdtlou la America.
PERFORMERS.
EVERY FX1TUKK NSW.
Customary Prices—Reserved seat* tbree
days iu advance at Tnomas A Co.'s book
store. feb22-4t.
40
QUAND OPERA l OUIK.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1881.
Engagement of the most mlrthfnt of
the great Oomediank,
MB, «I!« WILLIAMS.
'• He cannot try to speak with gravity,
But one perceives he wags
He cannul try to look demure, but spite
Of all helloes he shows a laughter's cheek;
He cannot e'eu essny to walk sedate,
But iu hm very gait one sees a JeeL"
Mr. Williams In his play of
idle tongue;
0(111 (JKKMIN SMTOB,
Supported by
A GENUINELY BRILLIANT COMEDY OO n
Under the maniement of Mr.
Johu Klckaby.
Reserved seats for sale at C. F. Thomas
& Co. Prices 36 and 60 cents. Reserved
»eats 75 ceuts. feb28 6t.
JpUBLIO SALE.
The [subscriber having rented bte farm
to John Moody, Jr., will evil at Publie
Sale at Ins residence In Peucader Hun
dred, Del , about two miles soutueast of
Newark ou the road leading from Chest
nut Hill to Ogletown,
TUESDAY, March 15, 1881,
At 13 o'clock,
The following Personal Property, via
6 Lead of hoi ses. all young aud
good workers, 1 yeurung cu, t>gfl^X>.
ü young much cows, some
them Will be in profit by day oIJMse.
-ale, 5 yearling hellers. 2 farm w.gous
(I irou axle ueany newj 2 hay w-gone,
l horse carl, 1 Wueeler, No. 6, Conjoined
rteif Rake Reaper, 1 Russell combined
dropping reaper, 1 wtieel rake, 1 Huok
,,y-ia,u and puosphste drill, 1 Wood
A Halues drill, 1 roller, 1 No. 9 Silver A
Henning teed cutler (uewi, 3 Syracuse
chilled plows, 1 Moore plows, 2 No. 4
Wiley plows, 1 Plauel, Jr., ooru eoverer
ana cultivator (uewj.lcorn drag, 2 double
harrows, 3 cultivators, 1 No, 6 Dedrtok
hand hay press ( u g ,od order), 1 cross
cut saw, double aud single trees, forks,
rakes, Ac., 2 sets of wugou aud plow har
ness, cart naraess, I -cl of carriage Har
ness, undies, ouilars, Hues, *o.
Terms.—A ll sums oi twenty dollars
aud uuder cash. All sums over that
amount a credit of ulue mouths will be
be gtvi u by purchaser giving a bankable
uote with approved security. If not paid
when due interest from U -te.
JOHN |R. RfflR,
W. J. Lank, Auctioneer.
w-3tpd,