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Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

INDIAN HEAP-About three.quarters Of a
mile from the village of MillsborOugh, Sussex
CO., on the line of the new railroad from
Georgetown to Frankford, was, until about ten
days ago, when it was destroyed by rairoaders,
pile Of brush which had been there ever
since the country was inhabited by the Indians.
1t was known as the Indian Heap. We learn
from a very reliable gentleman the history of
this old relic 1t is said that an Indian chief
was killed by one Of his subjects and buried at
this place, and whenever one of them passed
by the place, through respect for their
chief, they would throw a piece of brush
on it. The custom became universal at that
time and was transmitted to their successors
who kept it up to such degree that the pile
has never been known, at any time, to be so
small as not to mark the spot. Persons
passing, from habit, and, in some cases.
superstitous belief, would not allow themselves
to go by without conforming to the old custom
1t is also said that Benjamin Burton had q
clause in his will that the heap should not be
destroyed, which doubtless had much to dc
with keeping up the custom.-Deld,odrean
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

Dixon, Abel j. Rees, William +. Cacy. The
board was then organized by the election OF
Moses w. Serat president, and FL. W. Vickers
secretary, to serve without compensation.
The majority of the stockholders in this county
voted for the Gould ticket, under the impres
sion and belief that, if elected, a change for
the better would be made in the running of
the trains, that the road would be completed
to the bay at an early day and operated, aud
that the arrearages due the employees and
others would soon be paid. If this is done,
the new managers will have the hearty sym
pathy and CO operation of our people, and
there is no doubt that the road will become
remunerative. 1t is certain that it will never
pay with its present connections and must
continue to be run at a loss, except perhaps 10
fruit season. OF the SO, 95629 floating debt
the report of the treasurer shows that 81, 533,-
OF are due for wages, while $2,839.9l are due
on vouchers Much of this latter sum is nc
doubt owing to persons in this county. Ii
has been the reproach of the company foI
some time past that it failed to meet its obi
cations, and many of our people had come Z
the conclusion that no change in it's manage
ment could be for the worse, while many be-
lieved that under GOuld's control it would bt
completed and efficiently operated. We hope
this expectation may soon be realized, and
shall wait with interest to see what will b'
| done.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20
STATE AND LOCALS.

A Sunday School Institute will be held in the
Forest Presbyterian Church of Mlddlelown on
June 49, 1874.
The Brandywine Summit camp meeting will
commence On the l1th OF August and continue
for eleven days
There is a proposition on foot to build an
Episcopal church 10 Milton, Sussex county
Gov. Poul-g .ue.
The first anniversary of the dedication of the
Catholic Church in Dover was appropriately
celebrated on Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Ridgeway and family, of Milford
are on visit to- relatives living in Maryland
He is In feeble health.
1t is rumored that the night passenger trair
now running to Sealord is to be Withdrawn anC
put on the road to Lewes.
The Kent County Association of GooC
Templars will hold their second auarterl
meeting in Milford to-day "Wednesday.
MIR. I. E. Carly, Of this town, lost hi
pocket diary and money lover $2O) last Sunday
for which he offers $40 reward. See adv.
The peach louse or bug, so destructive I
the peach trees in Caroline county, Md, ha
made It's appearance in Middletown orchard.
At the dedication of Rev. j. f. Clymer'
new church, 10 Pnts6ed, Mass, last week
the net collections for the day footed u
$45,OOO.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 26t
and 9th, Edwin Booth, the tragsdian, will al
pear in two OF Shakespeare's plays in " i
mington.
A small colored boy fell overheard into III
canal at st: Georges, last week, aud w;
drowned. he was on a vessel from Sno
Hill, Md.
OF the l5S liquor applications before Il
New Castle court last week, SO were granite
and rs rejected. OF the s3 granted SO we
from Wilmington.
Rev. Jacob Todd, (of Philadelphia, recent
of Grace Church, Wilmington is about bull
ing handsome cottage near the rolling surf
Rehoboth Beach.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

Persons in want of Fine Ready. Made Cloth
ing will consult their interest by calling upon
us, as we have the largest stock III Smyrna and
are selling cheaper than any one else can do.
j. f. Phillips 4 Co.
Evans 4 JolIs at Clayton, solicit consign-
ments of fruit and produce TO the Old estab-
lshsd house OF John Combes, No. 100 Park
Place, New York. apr 22,3m
A nice line of we'll made fine Shirts at J.
+. Phillips 4 Cos. Persons in want Of good
fine Shirts will do well to call upon US, as We
can beat the town in quality and price.
Evans & Jolls Clayton, Del, are prepared
to furnish Rambo's and Mclnness Schuylklll
Land Lime, Chester Valley Land Lime and
SeaiOrd Shell Lime. apr. 29-3m
Combining wholesale with retail trade enables
Cowgirl 4 Son, Dover to keep their whole
stock fresh and to sell at very close rates-try
their prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Are you going to paint or paper or want new
window bnds7 Cowgirl 4 Son, Dover supply
the closest cash buyers and the largest coDSu-
mers in this sectiOn-try their prices.
J.E. Phillips Il Co. have nice line of
Hats, among them will be found the Pocket
Hat, the easiest Hat ever made tor the bead
very fashionable.
While the lamps hold out to burn, ths
shrewdest buyer will ever turn-into ohnson
for cheap and stylish Boots, Shoes and Hats. -
For latest styles, largest stock and cheapest
Hats, call on Kahn at New Clothing Hall
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

1t takes everybody's attention. What does?
Why that beautiful pair of New Style Prince
Albert Patent Leather Ties. These are first
class in every respect and we are tie only par
ties that can sell them in Smyrna. We are
having good supply made to order which will
be sold far below city prices. Call and ex-
anime sample, at Johnson's.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

TIMES is published every wednesda, afternoon by
lDslaw.:e.
year SS.eO IN advance s25C
mOtpad till the end of the No until
Alarresrsare paid-ony at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will Seven Gents
ane the first insertions subsequent insertions Three-and
Ahalt cents. liberal unit quart ery semi an
nual and yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20
THE SUCCESSFUL MAN.

The ladies swear by him,
The gentlemen swear at him.
The beaux get mad at him,
The bellies set their cap at him."
Cash comes indeed to him,
Business succeeds with him,
Friends always speed to him.
All who'd proceed like him
Should dress in the stylish, handsome, sub
stantia and reliable clothing now being sold at
such exceedingly low prices by BENNETT L.
CO., TOWER HALL, 5l8 Market Street,
half way between 5th and 9th Streets, Phia-
delphia.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

REPUBLICAN NOMINATION ELECTION. Last
Saturday the Republicans of New Castle
comfy held their nomination election to elect
their candidates for Sheriff and Coroner. The
result was as follows:
FOR SHERIFF:
James Martin, Wilmington, 1924 votes
VIM. A. IIukill, ST. Georges, l438
Ii. IL. McMulen, New Catsle, 1873
FOR CORONER:
Peter B. Ayars Wilmington, 1916 votes
Benz. Michener, Newark, 1885
Messrs. Martin and Ayras were therefore the
successful parties The results as far as the
Sheriffaty was concerned, was a surprise to
many persons. The defeat of VIM A :. Huki
was unexpected by many. An undercurrent
of feeling in favor of Martin had all along
existed, however This was the case all ovel
the northern part of the county, though in the
lower section Hukill led considerably, receiving
the unanimous vote of Appoquinimink Hun
dred. Mr.. Martin is drOver and butcher il
Wilmington, and man held in high regard
He was not considered much of a politician
though always a strong Republican. Mr.
AyarS lost an arm in the war. He is young,
man Of family and flagman for the p, w. 4
b. II. Il. in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

HoAxEs.-Whcn a poor wit cant do better he
gets up hoax. Our latest 10 a hoax, perpetrated
by the Baltimore Bulletin at the expense of Senator
Earles ship canal project which proposes to cut Ihe
Peninsula Of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and
Delaware. "Captain Thorndyke, engineer" now
supposed TO DO engaged the needfn work of
strengthening Mississippi river leveos, aud "Mr.
Jennerson, of the U. $. photographic Office, Wash
Ington, made TO in the opinion that il is
not safe to cut through the Peninsula from any point
above the WiconcO, because the Eastern Shore. we
are informed, is a tongue of land resting
SubeTranean Seu, and is in danger oc falling in and
getting wet In other wsrds the Peninsula, il is
caimed consists Of rich deposit of sand, soil.
clay and mari, resting on ard buoved up by beds Of
compacled peat Of marine agae floating on the sur
face Of a subtcrranean Now if the cana is cut
this tongue Of land assured the isolated
portion will gradually relax its continental hold and
drop into the Suberranean Sea, and lhen-good.bye
Eastern Shore II is trusted Senatar Earle will
pause before such calamity. II is pity. too that
Mr.. Thorndike's "Papers" containing data Of sound
ings of the Snbterraneen Sea made through holes
in the ground in the woods of the Eastern Shore
have been lost. Had they been preserved they
would be valuable contributions doubt TO the
scientific stock Of the Bulletin.-BGltinOrs Sun.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

Watches Clocks, Je,oelIg, and Sluer Ware
Of every description, sold and repaired perfectly
by W. +. A. Woodcock, directly opposite
NJ. Il. Church, Dover, Del.
''Do you take trade for goods" is ques-
ton so often asked Cowgirl & Son. Dover that
they give general notice that, except butter,
they give the top Of the market for country
trade Of all kinds.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

SHABBY TREATMENT. Several citizens OF
Dover, who have had their lives insured in the
Guardian Life Insurance Co., a. New York
concern, have become uneasy, because the
Company fails to keep up it's dividends. The
Sentinel says: Last week, Messrs. John w.
Cullen and Samuel Hsrgadine visited New
York for the purpose of making some arrange
ment with said Company with a view o
securing themselves against loss. And il
company with their attorney, Arthur Mcdaniel
Esq, they called on the President of the
Company, who offered to pay Mr. Cullen 800
on condition of his surrendering his policy, OF
which be had paid some $25OO. Mr. Cutler
thinking "a bird in the hand is worth two it
the bush," consented to take the 800, anC
surrender his policy. Mr.. Hargadino com
promised also, on about tho same terms
These are only two of many other simila
instances occurring in this vicinity.
1t is understood that this Company is abou
six hundred and fifty thousand dollars benin,
in paying its dividends now due A larg,
amount of this sum is due te citizens of Dover
Smyrna times., 1874-05-20

BIBLE MEEr;NG.-A meeting for the formation of
Bible Society lor Misplon Hundred was held in
Harrington M. +. Church, Sunday evening, I7th
inst. temporary organization was effected by
calling VIM. 4. Sharp to the chair. and appointing
Z4dOc Fleming, Secretary. after which the 639
hymn was sung and prayer offered by Rev. w. +.
Talbot. pastor Of the church. whereupon Rev. VIM.
B. Gregg read the Il9 Psalm and announced the
GS0 hymn which was rendered with spirit. Messrs
Talbot and Gregg then addressed the large and
attentive audience with spirit and power, making,
we bcIive. deep aAd strong impressions on their
hearers Of the importance Of giving their aid ia
spreading the Word of Truth. Az the close oi
the addresses a permanent organization was made
by electing the following officers. viz: President
W.E. Bates; Vice President, G. L.. Baird; Secretary
w. I. VanResel; Treasurer, Eli Harrington. The
6S2 and 676 hymns sung al appropriate
intervals and the audience dismissed with denedic
ton by Rev. Mr. Talbot. Mr.. G. shows a zeal il
the cause and an ability in presenting the subjec
that augurs him much success. May great pros
perity own his labor Of love.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-07-01
1rELEGRAPHIC.
soseisl pspateho, to the Dallas Daily Herald
WASHINGTON.

mazda near EsteiIa General Concha
TI,I.d- demand for Fun Indemnity
nam spain for the Murder ofthe Nir-
uinius Prisoners,
WASHINGTON, June 30.--rhe follow
ing isa summary of the battle near
Estella: General Concha was killed
while leading the center. He died al
most instantly. The republican loss
is fifteen hundred. The Carlists esti-
mate the republican loss at four thou
sand. The republicans saved VI their
cannon and fell back eight miles.
It is stated that this government has
made demand on Spain, through
Minister Cushing, for full Indemnify
for the Virginus prisoners slain by
Burriel The demand is quite rs de-
cided and as preemptory as that OF
Great Britain for indemnity for lives
destroyed and loss to their families
The postmaster general has ordered
the establishment of postoflice at
Arcola, Fort Bend county, and the APP
polntment Of p, II. Jaeger as postmas-
ter thereof
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, June 50, 1t isreported that
the catholic bishops in session at Full
da, last week, have sent conciliatory
proposals to Berlin.
The communists in this city gave a
banquet to Jourde and Groussart last
night.
A special to the Times from Madrid
says the army of the north will con-
tinue its operations against Estella.
General Mariones has been appoint
ed chief of Sealodos staff.
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MARKETS.

GALVESTON, June S0.-C0tton easier
and !c lower Good ordinary, HE;
midling uplands, l6sc.
Gold l0f.
NEW ORLEANS, June 30.-Cotton
quiet. Sales $50 bales; last evening
800 bales. Middling uplands, l65c;
low middling, l54c; good ordinary l4lc;
ordinary l2s.
Exchange, 39@4Ol; bank, 4S3; sight,
i@5-l6 premium. Gold, ll@lll.
LIVERPOOL, June 3O.--Cotton easier
and declining. Uplands Si@Slds; Or
leans, sgd. Sales, 5000 bales; for spc-
ulation and export, 1000 bales.
NEW YORK, June 30.--Gold opened
at III aud closed at lls.
Cotton nominal. Middling Or
Orleans, 1Sc; middling Alabama,
lac; middling uplands, l7sc low
middling, l61c; strict good ordina.
ry, l63c; good ordinary, lose; ordinary
l4sMl4fc.
Exchange quiet and unchanged, 39l@
Az; SIXTY days, S7l@SSl; commercial
sixty days, S59S6l.
LONDON, June 30.-Bonds, new 5s
1O43.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 30.--Chan-
cellor Walker in the case of Nenabe
against the Paducah and Memphis
railroad for damages, has decided that
no such corporation as the Paducah
and Memphis railroad is known to
law or authority under which the char
ter was granted. The said charter being
unconstitutional this decision, which
has been sustained by the supreme
court, will render all contracts entered
into by said corporation null and void.
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A FOrctaste OF Their Future

NEW YORK, June 30.-Yesterday was
the hottest day in this city since 1856,
and with the exception of one day that
year was the warmest in five years.
AT four O'Clock in the afternoon the
mercury reached one hundred and two
degrees in the shade. Sixteen sun
strokes are reported. The weather is
cooler to-day, with good breeze.
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WILKEsBARRE, Pa, June 3d. Dur
ing thunder storm to-day the light
ming followed q rail and killed q miner
under the ground. The others were
stunned. No damage to life above
the ground.
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"Ofsmch is the Kingdom of

PARIS, KY, June 3O.-Kate West
died from an overdose of arsenic, sup
posed to have been taken for the i'm
provement of her complexion.
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Suicide.

NORFOLK, Va, June 30.---William
l.. G. Kent, late sheriff of Norfolk
county, committed suicide this morn
ing at his residence, on Lainberth
Point, by shooting himself through
the head. The cause of the act is UNI
known.
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Remarkable Experience With q Snake
Bite-Eaiciency Of Iodine.

The Houston Telegraph publishes the
following private letter from DIR, Ash
bel Smith:
EVERGREEN, HARRIS CO., !
June "a, 1874. !
F. II. Cushing, ESD:
Ny Dear Sir: Ican't walk, but, with
help, have holbled to the table. II l
improve reasonably in hobbling, by
Friday night, | shall be at my post, In
your city, on Saturday. My lameness
would deserve but the shortest mention
but for some facts connected with its
cause, which may, perhaps, be of in
terest to Others In similar circum-
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New ORLEANS, June 3O.--Charles
Behrens was sentenced todeath Tor the
murder of Edward Coleman.
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HOnewarti Bound.

CHARLESTON, Va, June 3O.-The
president took the regular train home
ward yesterday at noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-14
THIS EVENING.
10y LATIMER q CLEARr,
- Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers,
Southwest corner Of Penna, avenue and nth street
Star once Building.

by LATIMER q CLEARr,
ID Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers,
Star once Building.
OF fHE WHULEssLx And REftIIi rss
tsea GSM FkisisS on OF The i sasash
And skotERs, s3ppL hI9sssEEvS EVE ssh IN
WASHINGTON, T0GETHER WITH kLARGE
saSfGuas, AMS NJ sSTfPss AND Hp, ssStaR
sPOk1 ING MATERIAL
n On FRIDAY MORNING, March Is, 1874,
Ataoh morning aid evering commencing at
- eiook) thereafter until all is sold, We shall
story warehouse Of Joseph L. savage. Esa', mo No.
IOO3 Pennsy vania avenue, be wesn 10th and lith
soct ss this plan to Of hi.
business. We name In part
- MS aoosn h B.nshe s different kinds;
81 zen w ashtubs, all sizes;
80 dozen Bowls and Trays, wooden shoTeIs and
200 dozen Az ard other Handles:
100 dozen b sskets, different kinds;
90 dCZs n Shoyels, best make;
Is doZ, n Side and Box Coffee-miils:
Counter and Platform scales;
nxtensivs assortment Of SIeishs and Skates;
spertiIg Goods, comprising Guns and Rifles OF An.
proved patterns and makes:
Fine POCKET Cnsisry sns Raf6s 5aih e ISo st
FINE ana extensive assortment Of Silverwsre Of
A spleadia stock 10 q Table Cutlery;
An extensive assortment Of Staple Hardware;
LarPe collection Of Oarpenters' Tools;
Shell HARDWARE of every dsscriptiou; nu"S'o'
pwipss end Cords, Iinware OF every description;
Together with many articles not necessary to men,
N. B.-we would call special attention to the
above sale as the goods are positively to be sold.
mario If LATINER OLEARY, Aucts.
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ID 4 Z ID

CALLAHAN. On the 18th instant. JEROME
CAlLAHAk, IN the x5tb year of his age.
His funeral will take place on Sunday sfternoon,
let street northwest, st O'Clock. The friends aud
scqusntances Of the family respectfully invited
to attend.
MCNAMARA. On the 18th instant, JOHN
hchAmARA, aged 81 Years: May he res; In peace
Relatives and friends OF the family are res peot-
fully invited TO attend his funeral from late resi-
dence. oOrner ID and streets northeast, Sunday,
O'Clock pm.
SETH J. TODD, IN the s3d year Of his age.
Eunerai from nn ,ste resissnce corner % and D
YOUNG. On the morning Of the 18Th instant
IN the 75th year Of his age, Mr.. AMMI b YOUVC
formerly Supervising Architect Of the Tressurv
Department.
The funeral will take place ct his late re.idepes.
4oT Is street RorthN est, q. 5 O'clock NJ nj -.
norr.w. Friends and relatives are Invited 90
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b. x assioa.sr: ! nd III 81 s.... Broken.
Sal S%ss sssi ss: ''d nth
TRUsIIIB, sALE, BE CATALOGUES, OF rHn
IAN hSrEL fsTTs n 5a 81 srENfNksSHRSt
sIk1ETs, con PRIsIHG AeoUT TWO HUN.
80 81 yirus Il H DEED q trust, dated tn. Is.
dsS Of N naf s1. ls. and Sao,S ,eS s Ia
county bsfo q d es
sell 81 public auction. by direction Of the party
Ss n Is oef and
each day thereafter until the whole is disposed Of
one elegant Psrior Grand Piano. "Georss Seek .
Large NUN Der French Plate Mantel and Pier Mir.
About ,ffsy Rosewood and walnut Psrior Suites,
klts.nt Ro.e.oca and walnut Marbls-to Tables.
o haniss and Ga. Fixtures.
kss velvet and SrTsssIs CARPETS and Rags
sissie ana double french Piase snStf eops
ble.top inclosed wasnstauds, and Marble top
wslnuI Chamber Furniture, consisting of M.rbls
Up Dressing "a SS1re.us, MarbietOp wssh,tands,
Mshosany Furniture, consisting Of Marble top Blu
TrssI,, msIbels;top washstsnds, warirobes,
M.rble;tsp paintea Cottage Suites.
About $50 Osne-sest and other Chairs.
Pine Hair Mattresses, Ootton-top Husk Mat.
Fine Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
Spring Beds, Tues 3 patent and other springs
About 500 pairs of Blankets.
Finely carved Rosew ocd Marble-top Bouffsts.
Walnut ExteI sion Dinioe Tables.
An in mense quantity Of Tsblew are, embracing Sill.
yer- plated Oastors Butter Dishes, Mir Pitch rs
Sugar Bowls, Knives, Forks, Table aud Tea
Spoons &C. Also, French aud Stone Chiaaw are,
and Gut and Engraved Glassware OF every de.
scfiption.
Linen consisting of great quantities OF Sheets Pill
low, ard Bolster Gases, Spreads, Towels, Damask
Table Olot hs, Ma pkins &C, &C.
Fiue collection Of Decorated ana Plain Toilet Sets
About Sc 0OD worth Of fne Liquors, cOnsisti az of
the standard Champagne Wines Fine Ola Bran
dies aud Whiskies, foil line of Wines and Cor
dieis OF every description.
Several fine Clock, Fire proof Safe, d SKIS, Coun-
ters, settees, Walnut O1ice Tables and Onairs
Steam Engines, Boilers, Stoves, &C, &c.
An extensive assortment Of Copper and ether Cook
ing Utensils, together with all other good, con
taint d in the above hotel.
Terms of sale: Two hundred dollars and under,
cash; over that sum, credit of sixty and ninety
for satisfactory notes, bearing interest at e ht
per cent per aunum Catalogues eady March 23.
RICHABD r. MORSELL, r-
RICHARD HARRfSGTON, Trustees.
LATIMEk CLEARY, Aucts
:. N. On the morning OF the sale we shall of or
the uneIpired lease of about two years and half
of the above me ntiOncd hotel maTQ. IA