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Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

OBITUARY.-lt can hardly be remembered
when death in this town caused sucii unlyer-
sal grief and depression as was manifested last
week at the death Of our young townsman,
+. +. Rasin, ESQ. We record it in the proper
place. In the full flush Of youth and energy; ;
in the full tide of most prosperous buSl-
ness career; in the fullest enjoyment OF re-
markable personal pOpularity-his young life
went out almost without warning, and even at
this distance our sorrow. stricken people can
hardly realize their loss. When, after repeated
invitations, he was taken from his isolated sleep
ing room in his place Of business TO the CON
genial chamber of taste and comfort in the
house of an ardent friend, it was hoped he
would soon be restored, but Omnipotence
ordered otherwise There, surrounded by those
nearest and dearest to him, he yielded up his
life to it's Author.
Mr.. Rasin possessed some remarkable traits.
With the keenest relish tor the enjOyments
of society, he followed strictly the rule of
business before pleasure )" and with the
widest range of social acquaintance, he could
not be induced to break with his resolution of
total abstinence Though the youngest of our
merchants, he was one of the most prominent,
and held business status in the community
enjoyed by few. He had been resident OF
the town since his seventeenth year, and his
prosperous business career covered period OF
over six years. He was the oldest son Of the
late Dr. Rasin, of Millington, Md.-the reli-
ance of devoted mother, the pride OF sisters
and brother. So clear a record rarely falls to
one in his position.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

3 In the National Temperance Convention,
at Saratoga, Thursday, on motion of Rev. ID.
w. -Conant, grand national mass meeting
was ordered to be held in Philadelphia in 1876,
in connection with the Centennial, and the
chair was authorized to appoint the committee
OF arrangements for the purpose. The sum of
sll, 900 was subscribed by delegates, to pay
the Indebtedness of the National Publication
Society Resolutions were adopted declaring
that vendors of intoxicating liquors should be
held responsible for damages caused to
inebriates that all temperance societies should
advocate the repeal of all State license laws,
and urge Congress to pass laws abolishing the
manufacture and sale of liquor il the District
of Columbia and the Territories; that this
temperance issue should be introduced into
State and National politics that temperance
men should cooperate with existing party
organizations when such approve the policy OF
prohibition, but otherwise organize a separate
party; that Congress should appoint CON-
mission to inquire into the effect Of temper
ance on the public welfare that ministers Of
the Gospel should preach against the use Of
intoxicating liquors; that temperance soce
ties should be formed in Sabbath schools
that Congress should prohibit the importation
of alcoholic beverages; and that the National
Temperance Society should issue text book
for schools, showing the evil effects of intem-
perance. On motion, the appointment of a
committee to prepare the book suggested il
the last resolution was ordered, and the Con
vention then adjourned sine die
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

REHOBOTH.-From a correspondent of the
Commercial we compile the following items
about RehobOth The first season at this new
place of resort is about closing, and it has been,
on the whole, successful in itself, and very en-
cOuraging for the future. All the cottagers
have lett. Mrs. Keene will close to-day
wednesday, Mr.. Todd proposes to remain
here, probably until Christmas, and some one
will be placed in the Surf House. to take care
Of it throughout the Winter. The Surf House
has been quite successful, and during July and
the first week Of August it could not nearly
accommodate all who wished to become guests.
a house twice as large might have been easily
filled. The excessive rains came, however,
and somewhat damped the season, and follow.
ing that the break in the railroad kept away
quite a number who had arranged to come
There are now here, however, some thirty OF
forty guests, and the house is far from empti
ness Altogether, the number Of guests in the
house, during the season, may be estimated al
thousand. The house and furniture belong
to the Camp Meeting Association, and cost
some Sl2 900. Notwithstanding the fact thai
many of the original lot purchasers who took
two lots have been selling One-in some case,
getting $3.50 for what cost them $50-and 81
supplying the demand Of new purchasers, the
Association has sold some twenty-five l0t
within six weeks. The Camp Meeting, thi,
| year, was the only thing in the Association
programme which fell in any degree short.
was held too soon in the season there was no
time to sufficiently prepare for it and the peo
pie Of this section of the country, who woulC
have attended little later in the season, wer
busy in their harvest fields, and among thei
corn. A number Of the cOttagers stayed unit
last week-Mr. Mccullough, Mr. Corsey, DR.
! Dawson, and others.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

WHAT Hon. j. CLANCY JONES THINKS
Hon. j. Clancy Jones, who lived three years
at Camden, has written letter in reply to
newspaper correspondent who desired his
views. We make the following extract !:
Il have produced wheat equal in quantity per
acre, and in quality, and price in the Phladel-
phia market to the average yield of Pennsy-
vania and New York. The climate is mild
moderated by the waters nearly surrounding
the Peninsula, and the average longevity of
the inhabitants is quite equal to that of any
other country in the world. As t. its people,
they are like other people who are land owners,
anxious to see substantial, industrious farmers
purchase lands. settle OF and improve them,
and whenever such come into this region of
country, with an honest view to the improve
ment Of their worldly estate they are cordially
welcomed, regardless of their political or reli-
giOuS beliefs. In this regard they are as free
from bigOtry and prescription as any people
ever saw. L bought nothing to sell again, and
| have no hesitation in saying that the
Peninsula offers inducements at this particular
time to be found no where else to the pur-
chaSers of land, but | advise no man to come
here with a view to speculation. If farmers
with small capital will come to buy homes
labor themselves, fertilize their lands as they
do in Pennsylvania aud New York and refrain
from intermeddliDg needlessly and Oficiousl
in the institutions peculiar to this section be
fore they are warm in their seats they viii
prosper, enjoy as good average health as car
be found in any country under the sun, anC
find as cordial reception from as hospitable
people, without regard to politics or religion o
the new comers, as they will find anywhere
in the United States"
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

The BOMBAY Hook Il. r. EXTENSION
Work on the Massey end Of the Bombay
Hook railroad is being rushed ahead As
day is sometimes laid, and if the weather i.
not unfavorable it is expected to complete the
tracklaying between Clayton and Masseys by
the 10th inst. Work on the extension from
Chestertown to the Chesapeake. ("Herrinl
Ponds, W is also in favorable progress. Tn,
Chestertown NeUs says:
''The work on the extension of the Ken
County Railroad from Worton Station to tn,
Bay shore has been considerably retarded by
the recent rainy weather. but il is being agail
pushed forward with energy and dispatch. A
mud machine is engaged cleaning out the pom,
at the terminus on Gales shore, and the pile
drivers have arrived and are ready to com
mence operations"
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

The most serious step yet taken toward the
establishment of new organization in State
and National politics is the action of the
Democratic and Liberal Committees of Wis
oonsin in throwing aside their former names
and uniting in a call for Peoples Convention
ON the oath of this month.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

IKE kEv f JAMES ,h IS, RIPPLE P I MILt.MIhe P1; pro
ported to be worth about $500, 900. The real
estate is all lef: to his son with the exception
of the house occupied by his son.inlaw Mr..
Field, worth some 100000. The stock and
machinery are equally divided between the
son and daughter, Mrs Field, and the busi
ness is to continue as formerly under the name
Of James Riddle, Son & Co., Mrs. Riddle is tC
receive 81 500 per year, and to continue to oc
cupy the old mansion, or have a house erected
in such a place as she may desire. A few
bequests are made to nicces and nephews, and
S45,0O0 to charitable purposes as heretofore
enumerated. .-Repubhcan.
The other Wilmington papers deny the cor
rectness of this statement.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

A large meeting Of Grangers and veterans
of the Mexican War was held at Sweet
Spring, near Brownsville, Missouri. Nearly
fifteen thousand people were present, many of
whom came considerable distance, and many
prominent citizens and members of the
Missouri Legislature were among the number
Thomas B. Allen, Master of the State Grange,
opened the proceedings with speech He
said that the farmers movement, which at the
outset created little interest, had now become
a great power, and attracted attention from all
quarters aud all parties. He believed it was
time the farmers, who were the nOblest class
in existence, had something to say about pub
lie affairs. The Oranges were multiplying,
and before January, twenty-four States would
be prominent in the movement lie con-
cluded by warning monopolies mot to crowd
them, or they mi ght make them go too far =
Major G. W. Gibson, of ST Louis, then ad-
dressed the soldiers of the Mexican war, after
which a committee was appointed to prepare a
memorial to Congress on the subject Of pen
| fiOnS
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

THE TIMES is published Wednesday afternoon by
Joseph H. HoFFECKRR Editor Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
year se.OOn advance, or $3.50
not paid till the end the year paper until
all paidonly the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
aline subsequent insertions rhreeana
a-hatf cents liberal made TO quarter 'semi-an
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE DOLLARS
STOLEN-THE THIEF CAUGHT George +.
Grubb, baker of FELTON,, had in his employ
man named William COnnOr. On Sunday
week while Grubb was at church, Conhol
entered Grubb's room and abstractcd six
hundred and forty five dollars, and left
Grubb took the cars for Georgetown, and
Connor was lying on the platform at the depot
as the train came down on Monday. Grlbt
was on the train. lie was spied by Connor
who "cut stick" for the woods. Grubb offered
a reward of fifty dollars for the capture of the
man and one hundred for the man and the
money Sheriff Sharp, who, by the way, i,
sharp on catch, set out after the fugitive
and finally arrested him about four miles south
of Milford on the railroad about sunrise the
next morning. He was lodged in Jail.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

The SPIRTUALISTs. The Spiritualsts of
Wilmington held picnic last week, at which
j. S. Rowb0tham, better known as "Cheap
John" the auctiOncer, acted as master OF
ceremonies. After dancing awhile, DR..
Richardson, a blind medium from Massachu.
sets, took on spell or trance, and the
spirit OF a man named White, poor editor,
talked to the audience through the Doctor.
Mr.. White merely wanted to congratulate the
party, when his spirit fled DIR. Richardson
then appealed to three or four in the audience
and described the form and character of some
loved ones whose spirit was lowering near
One spirit came with book under his arm
as he was accustomed to do in the days of hi,
flesh. The person in the audience to whom
this was addressed said the description wa,
correct and his name was William. That's it
said the Dr., and so he applied the same tes
to two or three others in the circle, all answer
ing correctly, except one who stood outside thu
circle and refused to answer. A man nance
jackson preached in defence of SpirituaIism
but did not endorse the free love ideas o
Victoria Woodruff.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

ANOTHER STEP-The Northern Pacific
Railroad Company has with characteristic en-
ergy taken another important step in the pros
ecution of its great undertaking. The camp
fires Of the Stanley Expedition will hardly die
out in Dakota, before those of the construction
corps will be burning The Company on the
18th inst, advertises for contracts to grade and
bridge the line between the Missouri River
and the Yellowstone, distance Of POS miles,
through the country which the expedition has
just now passed; or rather the located line is
some 30 miles north Of the route pursued by
Stanley, avoiding the bad lands through which
he passed, and traversing rolling prairie
region, well watered and covered with the rich
buffalo grass, which affords the finest pastur-
age. The success attained by the Engineers
of the Company in finding SO good line
through what has been regarded as one of the
most difficult sections Of the whole route, must
afford satisfaction to all interested in this great
National thoroughiare
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

Gov. ROss's FARM.-Y. S. Walter, editor
of the Chester Republican, was recently
visiting down the State and this is what he
writes ofthe farm Ofex-GOv. Ross, near Seatord ::
''The farm of ex Governor Rosa model one
in every respects managed by his sons,
intelligent and industrious young men. Ii
contains eight hundred acres, three hundred
of which are in peaches, pears, apples and
small fruits 1t is said, he has cleared this
season on the latter crop alone, $4,000 and
that, including his peach and other crops, he
will net $4,000 this year. Through the
courtesy of a son OF the proprietor, an OPP
portunity was offered for a half hours ride
through one Of the extensive peach orchards.
The trees we're loaded with fruit, most ef them
containing from four to five baskets. 1t is
estimated that his crop will reach twenty thou.
sand baskets all of which have been sold al
high figures, to be delivered at the station
nearly at his own door. To gather this crop
he has had nearly four hundred persons en-
ployed at one time. Many acres of the farm
are used in the cultivation OF the strawberry, and
Wilson black berry, and there is a vineyard or
the farm loaded with grapes, which will bt
ready to market within the next week. 1t i,
estimated that this crop will reach nearly
twelve tons. One hundred and forty acres O
good corn, and a corresponding quantity o.
wheat and oats are the cereals grown thi
season upon this fine farm. The most casua
observer cannot fail to see that the farming
business Of ex Governor Ross is managed witt
system care and good Judgment, and to thi
may be attributed his success.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

A TERRIBLE HOMICIDE.-On Wednesday
week, John Burton, of Lewes & Rehoboth
hundred, was beaten by Frenchman named
Benjamin Menely so that he died on Friday
morning. Meney was arrested and in default
of Dail was sent to Jail. 1t seems that there
was an old grudge between them, and the
Frenchman had been drinking pretty freely.
a chair was the weapon used and the difficulty
Burton sought refuge. Mr.. Burton was very
frail man and upwards of GO years of age.
The Frenchman will await the next term Of
the court, when he will be tried for his life
SuSSer Journal.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

KENT COUNTY BIBLE SoCIETY.-The next
annual meeting of this Society, (the l5th),
will be held in the M. E. Church, Milford, on
the first Thursday in Sept, next, (the 4th,) at
and u o'clock. p. NJ. The friends of the
Bible cause are invited to attend and the
pastors of the different churches within the
County are requested to send their collections
to A. j. Wright, Treasurer, Dover, on or be-
fore the day of meeting WM. CUMMINs.
SMYRNA, Aug. 10th, 1873. Rec. Sec y.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
THE
lADY'S FRIEND
Washing Machine!

This Machine, IN prIce. suits the times; it has in
its comb nation. the PERFECTION OI all olher ma.
chimes OF It's order by means OI the Patent Pendn-
inm Attachment the operator has great ease IN the
pressure against The clothing, that delicate sODaa
small chdd operate with II successfully
Read The following certificates order Ihe machine.
give 1t trial IN accordance with the accom- panyIng
directions for three months and If satisfaction ROT
gwen. we will return The money. less
the return OF The machine in good order ReIsem.
ber the PRICE, SI3, at the Factory
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
For Rent.

FRAME DWELLING HOUSE. at CT LAYTON
recently in tenure Of Mr. Lynch In good order.
Inquire Of JOHN III. BEWLES.
ap9ti Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

'As MAD AS A MARSH HARE. The
Milford Ne,cS is terribly indignant over the
management Of the junction Il Break water
Railroad. It says: Tie shippers by this route
are utterly disgusted and indignant and the
general expression is that the country here
would be better off if every rail and tie in the
rotten and bankrupt concern were blown to
atoms. The causes for the complaint are
manifold: little river steamers are put on to
carry the fruit which they are compelled to
throw overheard if they encounter weather the
least stormy. They make no time and get the
fruit in so late that its sale is ruined. The
company take TIE freight all along the line re-
gardless of the capacity of the boats to carry
it from Lewes and the result is that large
quantities of fruit are left upon the pier to rot
and ruin before the next boat can take it to
market. Every possible obstacle is put in the
way Of shipping by the Delaware road and the
small growers are thus virtually compelled to
submit to tie Outrages inflicted by this picayune
corporation. And they have no redress The
company is pecuniarily irresponsible and a
Judgment against it for damages would proba.
bly, be worth less than the paper on which il
was recorded The policy Of Barmgsrdnel
seems to be to get the last dollar possible out
OF the rotten concern, which OF course he viii
pocket, while the outraged patrons of the road
can pocket their losses.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
TESTIMONIALS:


From PdstOr Of VI. f Church, Smyrna, Del.
Ma. A. f. WoRDEN- Dear Sir :-It gives me great
pleasure TO recommend The Ladies Friend" Wash
ing Machine. have been using one in my family
since The lst OF October. 1874 prefer II to any
other we have tried II IS thorough washer,
quick wnsber. economical washer aud alIOg ether
The cheapest washer for a large family that have
ever known. II neither rubs nor tears the clothes
10 pieces 'ioes il give pain to the back. or
side OF the operator. u is largely used by the lami
lies IN this community and every one who follows
the printed directions accompanying the Machine, is
delighted with the results. You and your agents
ought TO push The sale of the Machine with vgOr for
you will be doing good TO many households by help.
ing them in the IIresome labor Of the wash. .dav.
Yours truly, G. A. PHGBUS
Pastor NJ. Church, Smy rna, Del.
Asbury NJ. E. Parsonage, Feb. 9TH, 1873
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

Marine and Pocket Chronometers, Lever,
Duplex, Keyless, Repeating, Centre Seconds,
and every other fancy watch as well as ordinary
watches-either plain or adjusted, both fusee
and going barrel-made to order and repaired
by w. +. A. Woodcock, (Iate of Chestnut st.,
Philddeiphia,) opposite NJ. 4. Church, Dover,
Del. Every article combining sound work
manship with moderate price. Perfect salts,
faction guarantee
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03

Suicide Near EastOn body of a man,
his ,hrOat cut, was found floating near Miles
River Bridge, Talbot CO., last Saturday. A
jury Of inquest proceeded to the premises,
where the body lay, and the investigation
resulted in the identification of the body as
that of ID. il. Echternach, of Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, who came to Easton some ten
days ago, as an agent for the sale Of a washing
machine, in very depressed spirits, and bearing
marks of having been on long spree, although
he did rot drink much while there after the
first day. The Easton Star says: lie stopped
at the Easton hotel. Seeing his depressed
condition, Mr. T. B Garner one of the prOprie.
tors of the hotel, and formerly from Pennsyl
vania, offered to take him home to his wife, 10
Lancaster county, but he declined, saying he
could get home alone. lie called at Mr..
Frank Wright's livery stable on Thursday
evening, to be carried down to the steamer
after he had gone, Mr.. Garner found the
! following letter in the hotel, written by the
deceased before he left, which indicates his
deranged state of mind, and justified the jury
in rendering a verdict of suicide. Instead of
going on the boat on Thursday night he
crossed the river on the bridge, and rambled
about the neighborhood. Mr. Echternach was
good looking, well dressed man, with dark
beard, and wore CATERS, with gold studs IN his
bosom, and gold ring on his finger. $40 81
was found in his pockets. He was apparently
about 40 years of age. The body was buried
by Mr.. John Mason, by order of the Coroner.
The following is the letter above referred to,
now in the possession of Mr.. Wheeler:
EAsToN, Aug. 2Sth, 1878.
Dedr Friends and NeighbOrS: Il bid you
all adicu in this fair world-alsO an advice to
you all. Trouble was at the start liquor
wound it up. Every persen please take my
advice and prosper. l am ready any moment
to give up my life for others.
d. L. ECHTERNACH.
ond hona 70 p,oat ,,,, III in baayoD
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
Pastor NJ. f Church, Smyrna, Del.
Asbury NJ, z. Parsonage, Feb. 9Th, 1873.

From the Proprietor Of The Clayton House, Whining.
ton, Del
WILMINGTON, DEL June %. 1873.
A. Z. WORDEN, Eso-Dedr n:--Havng used one
OF your Ladies Friend" Washing Machines for sew
erai months. find II TO be a great Labor Saver and
gives entire satisfaction in every respect and would
cheeriully recommend the Machine to all parties
string 10 purchase. Very Respectfully.
h. w. SAWYER.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
and hope to meet you all in heaven.

Thousands have been changed by the use of
the Peruvian Syrup IA protoxide of IrOn) from
weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to strong,
healthy, and happy men and women, and in
vaids cannot reasonably hesitate to give it a
trial For Dyspepsia and Debility it is specific.
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
From the Presiding Elder Of Edsion District, M
4. Church, Smyrna, Del

A.E. wORDEN, ranufacturer,
Sept. 25-Iy. SMVRNA, DEL,
Smyrna times., 1873-09-03
From James Riddle. the loel-kno.on cotton factor,
I.ns. nj

From James Riddle the ,oelknoson cotton factor, Of
Wilmington, Del.
BRANnywINE COTTON Mills. August I3. 1873
Ma A. 4. WORDEN-Dear Sir;-Your Machine
gives enIre satisfaction and The ladies Of my house
are very much pleased with it. We have had other
Washing Machines, hut yours seems 10 answer the
purpose better than any we had previously tired. In
closet. please find chock for $500 in payment,
which please acknowledge aud oblige.
Yours truly JAMES RIDDLE
From the Presiding Elder Of Edsion District, M.
E. Church, Smyrna, Del.
SMVRNA, July 7Ih, 1873.
MR. A. T.. WoRDEN-DeGr Strive have used
your Washing Machine .tcalled 'The Ladies' Frend'')
IN my family for some time past. now take pleasure
in certifying that IL has given satisfaction IL does its
work we'll saves time, labor and clothing. and at
this day when hOuse labor is 5Ificui TO command
this Machine as what Il purpOls to be. THE Ladies'
Friend. as twi'h the assistance ef small boy il does
the dIudgery in This department Of Housekeeping
Yours truly. JOHN HOUGH.
A. Il. wORDEN, Manufactures,
Sept. S5-ly. SMYRNA, DEL,