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Smyrna times., 1873-01-15
MARYLAND ITEMS.

The colored citizens of Elkton were last week
badly frightened over report that Baltimore
medical students are in town after subjects. "
Fatal Burning Steele, an aged lady
residing near Blue Ball, Cecil county, was
burned so badly last week, as TO cause her
death. She was standing on the hearth warm
ing herself with her back to the fire, when her
clothing ignitcd, and before the flames could
be extingushed the injuries proved fatal.
Sudden Dedth.-AarOn Gooding, merchant
Of Chesterville, Kent county, died very sud
denly on Sunday evening week. He had been
assisting his workmen in protecting his mill
property, near Galena from damage by the
foods of that day, aud is supposed to have
he ceased working.
O"trdge.-A revolving outrage occurred in
Piney Neck, Queen Annes county, on We'd
nesday last The victim was little daughter
of Mr.. Thomas g. Anthony, aged about 10
years. The perpetrator of the horrible deed is
a youth named Millard Pearson, aged about l6
years. 1t seems that Pearson caught the
child in the stable, and locking her up, forcibly
committed the horrible crime. He was
arrested and sent to Jail in Centrevlle.
A Religious QuarreL-A little unpleasant.
ness has been created between the Episco-
palians and other denominations in Kent CO. j.,
because the Vestry OF st. Pauls Episcopal
Church, in that county, have severaltimes, re-
Gently, refused to allow other denominations
(mostly Methodist) to hold funeral services in
said church. The burals would take place in
the burial ground adjoining aud it was desired
to hold funeral services in the church, but the
Vestry refused because the ministers officiating
were not Episcopalians. The dissatisfaction
has grown to such pitch that the Vestry have
felt constrained TO publish q card in justlfica-
ton of their conduct. In this card they say
that their action has been misunderstood; that
they have no desire to add to the pangS Of any
sorrowing friends, but their refusal to open
their church to dissenting ministers is based
upon the teachings, laws and traditions of the
Protestant Episcopal Church-laws established
since 1889 for the government of the Prot,
Epis. Church in the United States. They act
upon sense of duty, and state that they
must continue the Withholding of such con-
sent for the use Of any such ministers ofhciat-
ing, unless from persons properly authorized
and authoriatively accredited as regularly or,
dained ministers in the Prot. Epis. Church.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

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ted preparation iOr The Of colds ong
and avurablV known IN most u lhe Northern States
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Dealers IN the United Slaes II sD inlaIIibe rem
edy for the cnre OF coughs. colds hOarse ness sore
throat bronChIls and Group IN children. For the cure
OF chronic catarrhs and asthma. IL never tails For
whOOping cough and Group, there m no preparation
known 10 the profession superior To IT. Il will relS,e
whoOpIng cough 10 all hour twO aud a lew bottles
Will make permanent cuIe OF asthma II is no pn
vaIe g" "qI'ck preparation 10 was originally pre-.
scrlhed by sUme Of The celebrated physlcars in
the United States. AMI Is now recommended by the
most eminent dot tors IhruughOu ell paris Of the
country The prOprIetOrs are wiling TO give g full
list OF the Ingrrdenis 1t contains 10 any respectable
ply yscIan. but lis merits alone Will recon mend
II TO IheIT favor and patronage.
Prise so cents per bOlIIe
P S-See that the signature OF Russell Lands,
Prnnr's is each wrapper
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

CHANGING THE County SEAT tF New CAsrLE-
The ousion OF changing the county seat Of New
Castle county from the town Of New Castle to Will
mingtOn has been agltated for a number of years,
and II its proposed 10 bring the subject before
the Legislature. With this object in view a special
meeting Of the Wilmington city council held
last "Wednesday evening. committee from the
Bar Association and the Board OF Trade were in
attendance. Hon. 4. +. Bayard, of the B,r Asso
citation, addressed the council at length on the sub.
ject. lie contended that the removal would benefit
two thirds of the population Of the county, which
now resides in and above Wilmington, and would
not dIscomTOde the other third, in the five Hun.
dredes below Wilmington. He also stated that viii
mimgton should be at all the expense ni the change
erecting new buildings, elc.-and that the old
buildings at New Castle could be turned into State
Prison. o: a Juvenile reIormatory school, both OF
which were much needed in Delaware. Al u meet.
ing of the city council last Thursday evening il was
recommended That the council offer eligible site
for building suitable for county and city purposes
also that the city pay oSe-haf the cost Of erecting
the same, in the event Of the passage by the L"gis
ature Of an act removing the county seat from New
Castle 10 Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

ton to the fact that this cruel sport is prohibited bv
law. BY turning 10 section of chapter 81 Of the
Revised Statutes of Delaware. it will be seen that
any person who shall nstituto, or be concerned in,
or shall bet upon any cock fight or shooting match
shall be deemed guilty of mIsdcn,eanor. and shall
be fined thirty dollars. Section ) Of same chapter
also prohibits any person discharging "n gun or
pistol within any town village within this State
within quarter Of mile Of the centre thereof
within one hundred yards Of mill dam upon
which there is public road" and any one guilty OF
violating said section shall be liable to fine Of five
dollars for each offence.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

NEw CASTLE LOOMING UP.-Tasker & Co., OF
Philadelphia, the extensive iron workers, have
bought large landed estates in the town oi
New Castle, including the Olu locomotive works,
and nIened it is said, their extensive shops
TO that town. The citizens Of that quiet burgh are
delighted. When the old locomntIve works was
off red the firm for $4,000 and they decided to pay
$4,000 and no mor' the other 81 900 promptly
made up by the properly owners Of the town, and
the TITLES were transferred on Thursday last. The
Commercial says The present establishment Of
these gentlemen, in PhadelphiG, (caled the Pascal
Iron WOtks,'H is very extensive. employing about
ouO men, in the manufacture OF wrought iron boiler
tubes, gas. steam. and water pipes. plumbers and
gas4ilers' mate &c II is proposed to transfer
this whole business to New Castle, and 10 increase
it, adding rolling mill, to roll the iron, which the
firm now purchase IN sheets or strips prepared for
working into pipes.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

ENrERFRIsE! ENrERPRIsE !-Realizing the ne.
cessty and importance of manu- facturing interests
in Smyrna, we, the undersigned citizens. would in.
Ve all those favorable To home enterprise TO attend
meeting 10 BE- held at Foxwrll's H.tel on Thuts.
day evening next, the Gih insI at 7 O'clock for
tho purpose Of taking such action may be deemed
advisable for building up the business interests OF
our town. Signed by John A. Cnvcnder, William
Surgen, J. IL. PrimrOsr, w. w. Tschudy, John w
Flick, John II Hnffecker, Erastus f. Rasin, J. w
Mariner. r. II. Cummns. J. w. Denney, William
Daniel, ]. P. Huffecker, |. ID. Hamilton, Ward &
Phillips, J. c. Stockly. II. C. Douglass, A. StocEly
F.. BIAS. N. T. Jerman. f. J. Colt N. r. Leverage
&. III. Raymond. WIN. Denny, Moses Price, Samue
Taylor, Geo. w. Taylor. John II. Bewley, Hall &
Hardcastle, J. E. Collins, w. B. Collins and James
Z. Clemenia.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

DEsERTIoN.-On Wednesday last, in Wilmington,
James Boyden was held 10 bail in 800 for appear.
ance at Court, to answer tie charge Of dcserion OF
his wife, Josephine. The parties came to Whining.
ton three years ago, and boarded at several different
places, says Euery EUening. They lived apparently
happily for some time as man and wife, but in
August last he turned her out of doors and abused
her shamefuy lie refusing To do anything for her,
and even denied the marriage, which had been for
Reven years The woman being in distress. with a
child three four years old, applied TO the Trustees
OF the Poor for snstenance. The Trustees Of the
Poor ordered warrant for the mans arrest Ior her
maintenance, which brought the case before the
Justice.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

WEDDING.-A wedding in Dover, on Thursday
evening last, ecpsed the Legislature in point Of
interest. The "hgh contracting parties were
DR.. Sam'l ID. Marshall Of Milford. (fnrmerly Of Dover
and Miss Ella. daughter Of Wilson L. Cannon, ESQ
The ceremony took pl ce at The handsome residence
of Mr. Cannon, Rev. J. B. MERIT officiating. The
bridesmaids Misses Mary Cannons Lizzie
Bnrnham and Ida Cowgirl and the groouismen
Messrs. John d. Marshall, Presley E Chambers.
OF Philadelphia, ((ormery of Smyrna) and DR.. f. o.
Shakespeare reception was gwen from to IL,
and a most brilliant affair. The happy couple
started for Washington on wedding tour on Thurs.
dly,
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

p, w. e. B. r. r. Co.-AVNUAL MEETING The
annual meeting Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad Company was held in Viii.
mington on Monday. Officers were chosen, as fol-
lows; Dlrectnrs.-Isaac Hinckley, Samuel NJ. FELTON,
William Sclles. Samuel Welsh, jesse Lane, Joseph
Bringhurst. Samuel Harlan. Jr., Thomas Whtridge
Thpmas Kelso, Thomas Donaldson, Jacob Tome
Nathaniel Thayer. ). NJ. Shoemaker, WIN. Minot
Jr.. Enoch Pratt. The Presidents report read
and at meeting Of the directors held subsequently
Isaac Hlnckley was elected President, II. +. Ken.
ney. General Superintendent, and Alfred Horner
Secretary and Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

CAN JEWELERS. TELL THE GENUINE PROM THE
SPURIOUS GOLD D-T'he Gazette OF Monday tells the
following of Wilmington jeweler: about three
years ago gentleman went TO jewellers and pur.
'ased bar for his wStcI cham, which the jeweler
warranted as good gold, and charged eight dollars
for. short time SIT c., the gentleman sent n
friend to the same jewellers with small articles
Of jeweIry, among winch the same bar, which
he desired to dispose Of for the purpose of purchasing
something else The jeweler, in announcing the
prices he would offer for each article stated that he
would not give ten cents for the bar as It was not
gold and worthless. He evidently did not
recognize the article for which three years ago, he
had charged eight dollars.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

We appreciate the compliment conferred
upon us by G. W. Childs, ESQ, of the Phila.
Ledger in sending us the Ledger Almanac for
1873; little work that is almost indispensable
to us and to the numerous subscribers to the
Ledger in this town. We prefer it to any
almanac we have seen, and when we reflect that
Mr.. G. has, at heavy expense, printed 100000
copies for gratuitous distribution among his
patrons, it shows at once the popularity of the
journal and the generosity of the man.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

EXAMPLES os TIE UsURY SYSTEM 1T ia the prac.
State $50 reliably ussured TO send its avail.
able funds regularly to Philadelphia. by an officer
Of the bank, IN purchase commercial paper ut the
current rate on THIRD street. This shaving il fol.
lows because il pays. and meanwhile local borrowers,
whom the State forbids TO offer more than sir per
cent, go unsaIis6ed, aud are driven under the
Sheriffs hammer. A correspondent al MiddIetown
states; "I know OF good farmers, nov paying IL
per cent. per annum. for capital, aud we all know
the for risk, because less reliable parties
Maryland obtain money at 8, 10, and 70 per cent"
-C0mmereiaI.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

JUNCTION e. BREAKwATER RAILRoAD-At meet
ing of the Stockholders Of the Junction y Break.
water Railroad at Milford. Monday the following
Directors we're elected g. X. Reed, L. Banmgard-
ner, J. A. Sheaf and J. NJ Boney. all OF Pennsyl-
wanna, and G. $. Watson, C. @. Stockey, BENZ. j.
Burton, Harbeson Hickman and +. ID. Kitchens, Of
Delaware. The Directors elected the following
officers: President, G. X Reed Superintendent, J.
A. Sheaff; Treasurer, w. $. Vauls; Secretary.
]. Y Foulk.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

Ma. HENRY GERKkR. the we'll known peach grower
lover 500 IN peach trees) at MORTON Station,
near this town. has distilled this year about three
thousand gallons Of peuch and apple brandy, which
he is selling at from 81 50 to 80 per gallon. aud will
realize from o. 500 to 90 0O6 by his aggregate sales
He has recently dug up 5000 IIae's Early peach trees
which he regarded us "cumberera Of the ground,
and has, or will, during the present year, plant
tpeniy acres in asparagus. This vegetable has be-
come one of the best marketable esculcnts, and IL
beinp canned 10 a considerable extent.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15
Smyrna Library Association.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of
the Smyrna Library Association was held at
the library on Thursday evening last, the
President in the chair. The report of the
President was read and accepted. 1t reads as
follows:
SMYRNA January 9th. 1873.
To the Stockholders of the smyrna Library
The Trustees submit the following. which is the Fifteenth
Annual Report and they again able to congratulate the
members OF the Association its growing usefulness ana
increased These largely owing the important
increase in the collection of books which resulted from the
beraty Daniel Cummins ESQ., and OF those whose sub
scrpon enabled the Board Of Trustees to accept his
propOsOnsthe latter have already been reported to YOU
Since the last Annual Meeting the COLLECTION of Two Hun
DaED DoLLARs.-for stock subscribed by czens-
has been effected and the Association is thus authorized to
the the check Two Hundred Dollars reported to the
last meeting deposited with geeteman here by Mr. Cum
be delivered whenever the collection above mentioned
shOud be made.
The of Stockholders hundred and sixty
five. and they hold SHARES
representing value of S7GoO At expense of s243
hundred and fSx volumes have lately been added
the collection winch EMBRACES, caalOgued 2lO2
volumes, including 79 wells. of Public Documents late eH'
Of the brarymaie January 9Th 1873 exhibits 80
absent the shelves, and not charged to
OF have within the past but they
expected The Board In April last
ceeded in securing salary of $4,000 the services
OF lady Librarian whose popularity with the subscribers
the Library just recognition courtesy and kind
the Of the distribution of the books She
asks. in her efforts accommodate ALL that no
books shall be taken the Library Room until is certain
that she has record OF them During the last hun
dre and persons used the booksan increase
the previous The number of volumes used
5i-and by far the largest number
year the establishment Of the Library
The the ASSOCIATION has thus been advanced
l ers selsupportng with the create
expenses cessary incurred Tor Rent and ILbraFan
salary This result further materially aided within
few months by Col Geo H. Raymond ofour town and after
wards by John OByrne, ESQ., Wilmington both Of whom
the request OF the Trustees delivered, Ratutousy pub
lectures for the benefit Library. gentlemen
receive the thanks OF the Association for their
Osity, and public spirit
/ The Treasurer reports
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

ASSOCIATION ron MoRAL REFoRM.---A meeting OF
"The Association for moral Reform ofihe State Of
Delaware will be held at Dover, at 70 o'clock noon
on the third Tuesday, the 2lst OF this present
month Business Of importance will come before
the society and the members thereof and all per.
sons friendly to temperance, are respectfully re-
quested to attend. Attest:
c. s. LAYToS. President.
A. J. WRIaHr, Recording Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

THE TIMES is published Wednesday by
JosEPH H. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor Smyrna
Delaware.
year So 90 in advance, sG5O
not paid till the year. No discontinued unit
all arrears padonly ut the option of the Publisher
will beiuserted at the rate of SevenCens
ane insertion; subsequent insertions
ahsl cents. liberal discount made TO quarterly semsn
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

The Selma Times, leading Democrat c
journal of Alabama, recommends that Hon.
Richard Busteed be chosen United States
Senator from that State, it being impossible
for the Democrats to elect u candidate OF their
own,
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15
The Board OF Trustees, by

The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, J. C. StockIy; Vice
President, DIR. j. +. Clawson; Recording
Secretary, r. l.. Cummins; Corresponding
Secretary, Joseph II. Hoffecker; Treasurer,
Geo. W. Cummins, Jr; Managers, John II.
Hofecker, Henry e. Budd, " r. Wilds.
Smyrna times., 1873-01-15

ARE We BEGINNING TO SEE THE PoINr?-
We publish call in this issue for a public
meeting to be held to morrow evening to take
such action as may lead to the building uD of
the business interests OF this town. In other
words a number of citizens want to start some
mechanical industry among us that will not
only keep at home and support the mechanics
already here, but induce others to come among
us. Our men of means find that our work
ing men are leaving town and going else
where to labor, thus depreciating the rental
value Of property and letting some tenements
even go without an occupant. Merchants find
their trade slackening, and other tradesmen
begin to feel the effects Of the stampede This
state Of affairs exist not especially in Smyrna,
but all through the Peninsula. Mechanics are
going where they can make living" and so
many have gone that property owners not only
begin to see but to feel the effects Of their
absence.
1t is to be hoped that this meeting will really
be one of some vim and effectiveness Let those
who attend It talk business" and not theory
Let those who have means go there and not
merely say how important an industrial enter
prise woull - t1' how muah they will give
towards securing it. The question is, 4" how
much" Unless the meeting does come
squarely up to this point we do not see what
good can be accomplished.
The other day when s2O0e stood as bar to
the establishment Of the Tasker iron works at
New Castle, the town raised the money with
out any flourish of trumpets, and that sleepy
village is wider awake than it has been for
years. A week or so ago, when a number OF
journeymen mechanics of Wilmington were
prospecting for location for cooperative cal
factory, Oxford, Pa, offered all the land they
wanted, to donate 5000, and to loan the
association, for a term of years, $25, 900
Kennett Square offered building and machinery
rent free. Coatesville offered to donate all th,
land needed by the association, and appropriat,
probably as much as $4,000. We will hav,
to talk and act like these towns are doing. II w
want mechanics, as we certainly do, we vii
have TO invest more in mechanical industry AM
less in the paper" of crippled artizans an
unfortunate farmers. Let us follow the ex
ample Of New England and the Wester
States in this respect. Nothing else wi
bring the answer. Nearly all the .heayy men
OF Wilmington are mechanics, and they inves
their capital in the line Of business in whie
they accumulated il. Hence mechanics
industry is lively there aud some of our work
men 90 there 10 get work. We say go; nay
they are driven.