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Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

TIE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MCLEAR FUNDS
(bankruptsl Of Wilmington, is creating some
interest. The assignee has now in his hands
nearly 100000, of which the greater portion is
derived from the individual estate of John P.
McLear. There is very little in hand, how
ever, from the firm s estate, and the character
OF much of the property of said firm is such
that it cannot be rapidly converted into money
without the most disastrous sacrifice The
assignee, anxiOns to divide what fuuds he has
among the more anxious creditors, asked the
U. 5. Court for permission. The Court, how
ever, decided that the funds derived from the
individual estate must remain subject to the
individual debts and could not be divided
among the partnership creditors until the final
settlement of the estate, and it was directed
that no creditors meeting should be called
until further ordered. The debts so far proved
against the individual estate amount only to
$4,000, OF which amount one claim, amounting
to over $4,000, the assignee believes to be
illegal and void, and has taken proceedings
to have it set aside So there will be no share
of the debts paid until the court orders it.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

That SWINDLE AGAIN-That wretched lot
terry swindle which is delusiyely coaked as
" Grand Gift Concerts for the Benefit of the
Kentucky Public Library is again advertised
for the fourth time We decline the adver-
tisement. We cannot oppose lotteries on prin-
clple and at the same time become their agent
in the run of business. The tickets for the
concert are $50 each and it is proposed to sell
enough of them to amount 70 $4,000, 900. The
inducement to buy such high priced concert
ticket is the chance land very narrow chance
it isl Of winning back, as a gift, any sum from
$50 to $250,0O0. If any one should buy a
ticket he has fOrty-niRe chances to one of not
getting even $50 prize-what he paid for his
ticket-while there are Fifty thousand chances
against him getting the big price of $3.50, OO0
Suppose by advertising it in the TINES four
fools should be induced to buy tickets. 5000
would thus be taken from this community for
the extremely slim chance of getting anything
at all in return. 1t is as much as any com.
munity ought to endure to bear the drains of
life insurance companies without suffering fur
ther infections from lottery swindles OF the
$2,5O0,O 900 hoped to be realized by this gift
concert, not s5OO,000, it is estimated, will be
returned to the ticket. holders in the way of
prizes. The balance, $2,00O,0O0, after paying
the trifing expense and giving 100000 or SO
to the Library, is divided among set of sharp
ers, who pocket the money and thank their
stars that the fools are not all dead-and then
prepare for another concert.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

BISHOP CUMMINs DEpOsED. Although DIR.
Cummins has not been publicly deposed as
assistant bishop of Kentucky his deposition,
according to a statement of the bishop of
Central New York, was decided by the bishops
May 29th The Kentucky diocesan convention
voted to pay his salary up to the time of his
withdrawal
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

We this week record the death Of one of our
young tOwnsmen, H. Rob't Pennington, Esq
Mr. +. was well known throughout the State.
particularly among the legal profession, of
which he was a respected member He was
born in Wilmington July lst, 1910. He was
educated at Delaware Academy, at Newark, and
at the University of Pennsylvania, and studied
law in that city with ex Chancellor Dan'l NJ.
Bates, Messrs. Harrington, Lore, and other
prominent members Of the Delaware Bar being
his companions in reading. He was admitted
in 1868 and in 1865 he located in this town in
the practice of his profession. He manifested
an ardor and love for his practice, notwith
standing feeble health kept his admirable ener.
gles in check. AS a citizen he was most
courteous and kind hearted gentleman. He
was deeply attached to the church of his
choice, (Episcopall and particularly to its
Sunday School, of which he was an officer.
His purity of motive and moral rectitude were
marked characteristics.
The funeral rites were observed at St. Peter s
Church this morning, at o'clock, Rev. DR..
Frost officiating, after which the remains were
followed to the train by large circle of friends.
lnterment will be made in Brandywine Gene
terry, Wilmington.
The town sympathizes with the parents.
and especially with the mother, whose hopes
are crushed in their fondest cinginRs to an
only child.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

The Rev. DIR. Il. o. Haven has accepted the
Chancelorship Of Syracuse University in place
OF Chancellor Winchel resigned. DIR. Haven
was for time editor of lions Herald, after.
ward President Of Michigan University, more
recently President of the North Western Uni.
VSerslty at Evanston, ILL.,, and Corresponding
Secretary OF the Board OF Education of the
NJ. Il. Church. He will enter upon the duties
OF his new position at the opening of the next
college year.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

THE "FMES is published Wednesday afternoon b
JOSEPH H. HeFFEcKER Editor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
TEHMS-SUBSc RIPT!0N-0ne $500 advance. $3.50
end of the No
sarrearsare psii-only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will he inserted the
ane forthe first insertions Threeand
S-hat cents liberal made 10
nual and yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

WEsrON's TINE BEATEN.-The attempt of
Edward Mullen, the champion ten.mile walker
OF America, to walk 500 miles in six days was
concluded in New York at 1924 Sunday morn.
ing by the expiration OF his time. He made
4Sat IN the entire time, beating Weston by Al
miles miles. his 43Oth mile was fine ''spurt," and
seconds. S"o
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

The FOURTH IN DovER-The Delaparean
says the Fourth Of Julyers tif we may use that
pharase for SHORTY of that town have secured
the services of the Middletown brass and
string band to furnish music on the occasion.
The band musters 10 horns and string instru.
ments. The days exercises will commence
with game of base ball between the Milford
and Dover clubs, to be followed by procession
OF masked horSemen mot Ku Kiux) in a
variety OF comical DISCUSSES. We understand
that about 100 persons will engage in thi.
piece of fun. After dinner race in bags by
boys will be introduced to excite mirth; to be
followed by the laughable performance Of
bndfOld wheeling of wheelbarrows; a fooI
race and throwing of weights, light and heavy
Will furnish amusement for the feet and mus
cular; the game called ducking for duck and
chase after creased pig will conclude the
afternoon entertainments. In the evening
after dark, handsome display of fireworks
will take place, the whole to conclude with !
ball in the open air, by torchlight, for which I
tioor, 6Ox60 feet, will be laid A portion Of
the ground will be shaded by paw illion.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

CAMDEN CAMP.-The drawing for tents for
the Camden Union Camp Meeting was held on
!ne grounds on Thursday, last, when the follow
ing named persons drew lots, to wit:
CIRoLEnQ. NJ. Wharton, DR.. Isaac jump VIM NJ sh.k.,.
ae. . Iakes j. b. Wharton NJ. 4. Van BurkaIow DIR r.
DAWSON Mrs p. Hamm, Thos jackson MrS Anns ~
Il Il Web,Tiae' W,e' gohn u Pennswl w. L. Oough Edward Lord
wallace r. b Clarke, Philip Burnett Rev a. D. Watsoo
10 Haman, J. W. Cullen. - "'s"''
SIRsT AvENUE-W. L. Hubbard, W. C. LonRiellow,
SECOND AveNUE-Dr. /. T. Cooper
THIRD AvENUE.-JOhn W, Collins
FOURTH AVEEUE.-JOhn Mansfield, W. p. LiudaIe
FIFTH AVENUE-lfarrett Lewis, H. Pratt, Jr, W. D. Fowler
Martina seward, = Cooper, q. O. Rabbit Thomas H. Lewis
JOS reen JOS y Mcbride ThOs. NJ Batte Wm q. Hazel
las " KINNEY rhos Gooden. James II. Evans, H. HInsry
Noe sG5ds O. D9rborouEh q Aaway Charles q. Temple
Mrs Terry j. H. George r P. Knock Mrs Mary Knight
Miss Merriam Cooper. W. II. Smith.
OENTRAL AVENURSo. Townsend, Mrs. A. r. God win Iohn
w. White. Mrs II. NJ. Cowkil. ~
SIXTH AvEEuE-T J. Lambdln. Powell Aaron, John ylav
r. RchardHon, g. Smith. yas r. Powell D. McClongai
Ninth AvRNUE.-DabrieI NlckersOn
Mra Buckmaster. 49, 'O's'
TwELFTH AVESUE.--L. NJ. Bell. Jas II. Todd
Dover AvENUE-Jas. NJ. Kerbin. Total -.
Bread Tent, JAS. NJ. Kerbiu, Dover. Food
Pen, j. G. Lewis, Dover. Barber Tent not
yet taken. About 25 more tents are expected
to be taken. Several able preachers have been
invited.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

AN EDITORIAL CoNvENTION.-W see it
stated that press convention of the Delaware
Peninsula has been called to meet at Salisbury
in October next, for " the consideration of va
rious subjects relating to the press of Delaware
and the Eastern Shore, and todeVise means for
the improvement and development of the
Shore
II may be we'll enough to hold such q con-
vention, particularly if anything can be done
for the development of the Peninsula, or any
concert of action arrived at in dealing with ad-
vertising agencies, or any agreement effected
by which no dealings whatever will be had
with lottery swindlers and obscene medicine
vendors. We do not know that a convention
would bind publishers down to a reform in
these respects, as there is room and necessity
for doing, but we are in favor of trying the
experiment We are in favor Of the conven.
ton even if it only give the press gang" an
opportunity to blow off, - like the peach men.
or chance to eat good square dinner, like
the medicine men. 1t might do good. while
there is not much probability Of its doing harm.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

SMYRNA SEMINARY held its annual com
meDcement en- Wednesday evening last, when
the following programme was gone through
NTH. .
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01

Two thousand nine hundred acres of land
are advertised in Kent county, for sale, and
their R,ilroad also.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

MEAT FOR THE PooR.-Eli Crozier, Presi-
peut of 1--WE the Feople," q few days ago, had
slaughtered, line large bullock, which be this
morning at the City Hall distributed to the poor
of cur city. The bull was raised in Sussex coun-
ty, and weighed when, dressed. 1000 pounds. II
was killed by John Morrison. butcher of This
city, and carefully cut up into 450 pieces. The
meat was fresh and clean, aud in good condition.
By way of attracting attention 10 the hall, the
artistic banner of 1--WE the People" was yester
day hnng up over the door II contains graph
ic view Of the Battle of Brandywine, correct
picture of the "Bstsey Jane steaming up Shell
pot creek, under command of Rear Admiral
Christy We the People pursued by goose
the historical COW which has furnished so many
dinners for the poor, and several other picture.
of thrilling historical "reminiscences
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
* HIIGl1JUS.

Satvices will be held at the First Baptist
at l0t A. NJ. and : P. NJ. Preaching
by Rev. E. Y. Harris OF Batimore; Baptism Ser
vices will be held at the ID Blpti.s Church at
O'Clock. All are invited
The West Presbyterian Church cofner OF 3lh
and Washington SIS Preaching tomorrow at
10t o'clock A. NJ. and T. NJ. oy the pastor,
Rev. J. NJ. F. OTIS, Subject for the morning
"How Christ jesus is lifted up to be the Savior
of Man: for ibe Evening "The startling Ques-
iou.' Ieung Peoples prayer meeting at Z 7. NJ
All are cordially invited.
Seven persons last evening, related their s1.
periences, at the extra meeting in the First Zap
tisl Church. They will be baptized at O'Clock
tomorrow aliern on. in the Second Baptis
Church, corner Fourth and French streets b'
E. n. Harris.
Annyersarie. will be held tomorrow atter
noon, by the Union and Mount Salem NJ. Z
Sunday Schools, Both events will be very 10
teresting.
A NEW RELIGIOUS PAPER,-It is statet
| that several gentlemen prominent in th
Presbyterian denomination have purchased
the Presbyterian Weekly, of Philadelphis
| and propose issuing i: in Baltimore afte
the 1st of March. kew. DR.. Smith. OF th
| Central church, aud Rev. MIR. Morrison, o
| the Bethel church, will be the editors, as
sisted by some OF The first talent in tha
| church. Mr.. j. BENJAMIN Kurt, (nephev
of the late Rev. DIR. Kurt the presen
publisher will continue in that capacit'
here. Mr.. j. F. McJilton, for so man
years connected with the old Bil:imor'
Pdtrio., will have charge of the busines
department.. TIE paper will be puolishe e.
lunder the firm title OF McComas, Morrison
& kurtz,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
a King Street Sensation.
THE VENGEANCE OF A NEGLECTED wIFE-CoM
BAT BETWEEN TWO WOMEN.

THE VENGEANCE OF NEGLECTED WIEE-COM-
BAT BETWEEN TWO WOMEN.
This morning, the biggest kind of on excite.
ment was created at Second and King streets,
occasioned by stirring fight between tw o
woman one OF whom was endowed with eX-
tremely warlike propensities. A man and a
women were proceeding down King street,
when, on arriving opposite the Market house,
another women rushed up. seized woman No.
/, by the back ofthe hair, pulled her violently,
10 the pavement, and began pounding her in
the most approved style. The man took in
the situation at q glance, and quickly disap-
peared. The bystsnders attempted to separ-
ate the two women, but did not succeed until
the first one was severely punished. Her
hair was torn her clothes were muddied her
bonnet smashed and her right eye adorned
with large discolored lump. Her assailant
was comparatively unhurt The warlike
woman. after her anger had cooled. explained
the situation by stating that the man In ques-
tion was her husband, and that he had mo
business to be foollng around with that ere
woman, so he hadn't" How he will manage
to make his peace with his wife, VIC CAM
imagine.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
ROBBERY OF A MARKET WAoos.-Last nisl

ROBBERY OF MARKET WAGON Last a ut
a market wagon belonging Lewis Graves Of
Christina Hundred, which was standing on King
street, between Fourth and Fifth. was robbed OF
box containing ten pounds of butter, one turkey,
one goose, three pairs OF chickens, thee pans of
scrapple, and about a in money. The next morn
ing, Mrs. Burns, living on Filth street, between
French and Walnut, found q box with Mr.. Graves
name painted on it lying on top of which was her
husbands ovcrcoat. The lock of the box had
been broken, and the contents taken away. Mrs
Burns, sought Mr.. Graves and returned his boz
With regard to the overcoat. She stated that it
had been stolen several days previous, and that
yesterday, certain parties, whem'they suspected,
had baen notified to return the coat next morn
ing, or stand legal prosecution. The coat aud
the box were found together, bnt whether or not
they were brought by the same parties, is not at
present known.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

SEyERELY INJuREp-At the p, W. IL B. r
r. depot, this morning, . boy named Speakman,
was severely injured BY the cars. AS the 1880
train was leaving, going north, the boy attempt
ed to spring on one oil the cars, when he stun
bled over one Of the boxes which are placed
along the track, 10 assist passengers to alight.
He fell 10 the track, and the wheels Of car
passed alcng his right leg, crushing the flesh in
. shocking manner. He was removed to bis
residence, FoVrth and Walnut streets, he was
furnished with proper medical attendance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
REHOnOTH BEACH.

PROTEST FROM A PORTION OF THE IoTHOI-
DERS.
A portion Of the lotholders of the Rehoboth
Beach Camp Meeting Association have issued
the following protest
We the undersigned, lot holders in the
ground of the Rehoboth Camp meeting Asso-
citation respectfully represent, that when we
bought lots offered for sale by the Association
we understood that we were to have fee
simple title to the same, subject only to the re
Strictlon in trade and traffic in such things as
were considered of an immoral character, and
that we could at any time sell and convey
similar title when we chose 10 do so. AS
there was nothing said at the time of sale re-
lative to an annual ground rent or indeed
taxes or any kind, we were led to suppose tn at
the money received from the sale of lots would
De ample for the purchase money on the farm
ana all necessary improvements, L.. however
| TINS Is not sufficient we would not OBJ ect to
uniform tax for such purpose, provided we
have voice in the matter and a vote in elect
ing commissioners to lay the tax. But we do
| oD1ecc to paying ground rent or taxation in
any form without representation, and some OF
us VINO own Cor rather have paid for) lots Will
let them remain as they are without rishing
more by building. and when the stockholders
lay claim TO them for ground rent, will test
the legality of the claim
The stockholders had q right to make
money by the sale of their lots if they chose
holders were given to understand that all
money realized beyond the payment of the
purchase money on the farm would be expen-
ded in grading ant adornment of the grounds
and this was supposed 20 be sufficient for the
purpose; at all events nothing was said about
ground rents at the time of sale
We therefore protest against the form OF
lease offered, and claim a clear title to the
, several lots purchased by us, and voice in al
matters in which We are interested, just a.
f tue citizens OF cities and Incorporated towns
, have elsewhere:
, Where lots are sold subject to ground rent
it Is usual to explicitly state the facts, other
wise the purchaser considers that he is buyint
fee-simple title, and would under such cir
! cumstauce be justified in refusing payment
E Tor any other.
a ! Had we understood tha we were only buy
ing ground rent title, some of us woult
have kept our money for other purposes. w
r therefore, object to the form of lease offere
g by the stock holders, as we consider it i
: plain terms fraud in practice if not in IN
y tent. 4. b. Coursey, and Others
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

REsUMINo WonK ON FULL Tina On Monday y
next, at the Delaware Iron Works, at Wooddale,
On the w. & w. r. r, Allan, Wood & Co., Pro-
prietors, work will be commenced on full time,
aud continued until hot weather. Then the
works will be suspended, for while, while new
turbine wafer wheel is being put in.
At the Gregg & Bowe coach works, in this
city, last week, tull time work was once more re-
sIlInpl
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

ESCAPED FROM THE AIMsHoUsE.-I.ast
night or early this morning Fillmore Glasgow
an insane man, escaped from his quarters at
the Almshouse. Mr.. John Guthrie found
him near Twelfth and Washington streets.
and took bin 10 the City Hall. At noon a
policeman returned him to theAlmshouse Glas-
cow is a very powerful man, and has broken
out on several previous occasions
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

In the pariment lately dissolved there were
only seren Irish members publicly pledged 10
the Homo Rule principle. Mr.. Butt claims that
by the general election Just ended the number
OF Irish merbers who are pledged to Home Rule
has been increased to Jftty-ntre, the whole rep
resentatiou of Ireland now being enc hso'drea
and three In addition, twenty.four Home Rule
members have been elected in Euglsnd, there
fore more than one-eighth OF the entire hous
of Commons -eighty-thlee out of six hundred
and ffty-two members-are Home Rule men.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
CITY NOTICES.

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist. No. rs Market
treet respectfully informs his friend and the public
ln general. that he hand all descriptions OF
|msticines, and thar d Competent person y at all
store, and that charge is made pt the regular
price of the msdi zines. the price as they would
pay anywhere else; but that one Is visit cd At
heir esidnces
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
SOCIETIES..
MkKTINes THIS RyEaIHa.

Mechanics Lodge, No 4, I y F, at Odd Eel
ows' Hail. Sd and King.
Minqua Tribe, No. 8, D X Al, at Red Mems
Ha'u 4l5 Market st.
Jefferson Council, No. 10. o u Nj, at Mechan-
ics' Hall. 2l9 King st.
La Fayetts Lodge. No .. OF p, at knights OF
Pythias Hall, 2ll Market st.
Asbury Lodge, l of 4. at fifth aud Market
Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

UNPAID WATER RENTs-The month OF Febu-
ary is drawing to a close, and we would respect
fully remind tbose who have lot yet paid their
water rents that unless they DO so by the sud Of
the mouth, ten per cent will be added 10 the face
Of the bill Five per cent. has been added to bills
thus far unpaid, and deinquents will save further
addition by paying OF once. The ferrules will be
drawn. and the supply of water cut of, in all
cases where payment is not made before March
25th.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
HACK. HACK! ! COUGH, COUGH J!

Cough is a symptom by which various diseased
conditions ot tho throat. bronchial tubes and
lungs u iniiest themselves. But whether II arises
ifom the lrritatiOn Iroduced in the throat ana
iyrux by taking cold, from an attack OF Bronchits,
from nciplent Cousumptlon. or from various etner
causes. nothing viii at.gy 1t more permanently
than DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Ii
does not matter whether it lie q recent attack. or
a lingering cough the Discovery is in either case
equally welt adapted for its relief and permanent
cure. In fact il will cure cough in one-hait the
time necessary to cure il With any other medicine
and 1t does. MT BY drying it up. but by romoving
the cause. subduing the irritation and healing the
affected paris. Notime should be lost in com
mencing the use of a proper medicine for the re-
lief of Cough for unless this course is pursued,
serious and DANGEROUS disease of the lungs liable
to result.
DOCTORS SOON LEARN ITS TALCE.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. II. 1870.
DR.. PIERoE-For the past six months / have
used your Golden Medical Discovery in my prac-
tice, end In that time have tested its merits IN
severe coughs. beth acute and chronic. IN chronlc
disease of the throat. severe cases OF Broncnltis
general arrangement of>the system, conshpatea
condition of the bo sels and wherever thorough
alterative has been indicated. In all cases have
found 1t to act gently yet thoroughly and enectu
ally in removing the various diseased condiuonl
and bringing about u healthy action throughou
the system generally, Yours, fraternhlly =,
febl7 -eod&v ID. l.. HALL N. y.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

TIE TRIaGs BKNEFIT.-A meeting Of those IN
terested in getting up an entertainment for the
benefit OF Prof. Richard Triggs, former music
teacher OF this city, was held Thursday night 1t
was then decided that the concert should be par
ticipated in by choirs of all the religious denoml
nations in the city, and meetings for practice will
be held commencing next week. Prof. Triggs
now resides in Chester, Pa, is partially paralyzed
and is in yeIy INDECENT circumstances. The con-
cert will be given in the Masonic Temple, and.
judging from the interest already expressed the
ali air it will be very successful.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21
CURRY POW DE n.

A popular kitchen requisite of Vast India origin
tor 1avoring SOUPS. meats. fowls. game. capsuts,
chow chow. &c, small portion imparting very
agreeable. slightly puugent. aroma. Prepared
trou the genuine receipt by
Il. BRINGHURST d CO,
Apothecaries,
Corner Sixth and Mark ct streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-21

ANNUAL REPoRT.--We &C know ledge the receipt
from Charles H. Gallagher. Chief Ehgineer OF the
Wilmington Water department, OF his annual
report for 1873 1t is quito an important doeu-
nlent, filled with interesting statements and sta
tisties concerning the work of the Water Depart
ment ior the past year. We have already published
in these columns, the main features OF the re-
port at the time OF its presentation to the City
Council