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The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
MINOR DISPATCMES ES.

| OswEGo, N. Y, Dec 3O.-Robert Parker
fof Pennellville, N. Y, was killed thi'
morning ut that place, by being crushed he
tween 'wo freight cars; he died soon after
wards.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-Cassius M. Clay
Of Kentucky, writes to gentleman of thil
city that his State will present his name te
the National Democratic Convention in 1876
as the nominee for Vice -President.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. sO.-The rumol
that there will be speedy change in the
post office here is again revived and Henry
Q. Paine will probably receive the sppoint-
ment. He is the candidate of Ludingtou
and will probably be appointed after recess
New YORK, Dee. 3O.-The officers OF
the Vermont, Central and Grand Trunk
Rail Roads to-day held private conference
with representatives Of trunk lines running
out of this city, their object being to arrive
at settlement of the Western freight rate
difficulty. The result was Lot LEANED.
BosToN, Dec. 3O-Charles Delargardiere
formerly teacher in the schools her, and
well known, was arrested for swindling
about fifty persons whom he had induced to
join bogus Masonic lodge. He had pock-
etcd all The fees, AMI was detected ouly by
his peculiar method of initiation. He had
relied on his victims ignorance of Masonic
laws to carry out his scheme.
OMAHA, Neb. Dec. 3O.-Theo. NJ. Vail,
mentioned as likely to succeed Mr.. Bangs as
Superintendent Of the railway postal service,
lived in this city until two years ago. He
was postal clerk on the Union Pacific R. R.,
and was detailed to go to Washington for
service in Mr.. Bangs Office, one year ago.
He vas promoted to be assistant superin-
tendent of the railway postal service.
New YORK, Dec. So.-An informal meet
Ing OF the representatives of various rail.
roads aud business intetests, was held to-day
at the ,Astor House, for the purpose of
comforting in relation to building a new
railroad from the Hoosiac Tunnel at North
Adams, to Albany, Middlcburgh, Hancock
and Carbondale, thence connecting with the
coal and oil regions, the object being to
secure direct transportation, for coal and oil
to the Eastern State, through the tunnel
he road will be III miles ldpg. Nothing
: (6ite was done at the meeting to-day.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
BURGLARY,

DARING ROBBERY IN TAYLOR STREET
Last evening, Phoebe Caulk and her
brother John, both colored, were arrested,
and brought to the police station, charged
with burglary, but the former was dis
charged. The particulars of the affair are
as follows:
Herald Rice, who lives on Taylor street,
has had put away in strong box, in an up
per room in his house little sum of money
which he has saved up from time to time.
Phoebe Caulk, who has lived in another
part of the same house, left on Tuesday,
and now resides on Greeleystreet. Before
she went away she shifted the sash from
the window frame Of the room where the
money was kept, but it was replaced by
Rice, who suspected that robbery was in
tended. Phoebe then sent her brother John
back, he said, to obtain some articles which
his sister had left in the room, and he also
shifted the window sash, but 1t was again
replaced, and Rice supposed that he had Sc
curely fastened it, and his money was
safe. He went up last evening about six
O'Clock and all was safe, but in about nm
hour he heard thud against the side of the
house where the window was and retreating
footsteps. Upon fastening to the room he
found his strong box broken open and his
money gone. Examining the side OF the
house he discovered that the gate had been
taken from its hinges and placed against the
side of the house. 1t had been made use Of
as means Of entering the house. He i'm
mediately had the brother and sister arrest
ed, but did not appear against the former
The boy will Le given hearing this morn
ing
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
A Stnrtltng Rumor.

New YORK, Dec. S0.-A Washington
despatch says that startling rumor IL
afoat, that the real cause Of activity in ar
my and navy circles, is that Spain and Ger
many have been negotiating with view of
the cession to the latter by the former Of
the Island of Porto Rico. Bismarck has an
eye to the creation of great German
marine, and is anxious to obtain colonies,
and Spain agrees to let Germany have Porto
Rico in consideration of the former inter.
vening in Spain's behalf in Cuban affairs.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
SMYRNA.
NOTES FROM THE TINES.

NOTES FROM THE TINES.
A surprise visit was made to the n. f.
Parsonage Of Smyrna last Thursiay eve
ming. when Rev. Enoch Stubs and family
were made the recipients Of numker Of
donations.
Commencing on Saturday, but one train
per day will be run on tho Maryland and
Delaware Railroad, leaving Easton at 1045
10 the morning for Clayton and leaving
Clayton for Easton at II: is in the morning.
On Monday, Dec. 3oth, Drs. William W.
Parvis, of Leipsic, and I. r. McClyment, Of
Little Creek Landing, successfully removed
BY the aid of the knife, q fibrous tumor
from the head of an infant nine month";
old.
The largest hop of the season took place
at the Town Hall, Smyrna, on Tuesday eve
ming. There were about forty couples, and
Prices orchestra, of Middletown, rendered
the music. Some very pretty toilets were
observed among the ladies, number of
Whem were from surrounding towns. Ths
floor manager was John wilkinson, Jr., A.
sisted by William Stevenson and De"ney
Clough. Committee on Invitation, Thos.
Jefferson and John Wilkinson, Jr. Thirty
two dances were on the programme.
The following Smyrna ''boys" came home
to spend Christmas Robert H. Hill, T. Nor
ris Cloak, Charles R. Clements, George n.
Reynolds, Harry Beck, Benjamin B. FerRv-
son, John A. Cavender, Thomas Parrot,
Thomas E. Humphreys and Lewis Clawsoa,
all Of Philadelphia Dr.. George 8. Cul-
breth, U. s. Navy, Norfolk; Richard 8.
Culbreth, Yale College Benjamin A. Haz-
ell, Texas; James E. Black, of Maine.
(now Of Philadelphia); James Grinan,
Chicago; Walter Cummins and Harry Van.
Gasken, of Wilmington; Frank Evans,
Bridgeton, N. J. We may also name
some "girls": Miss Emma Jefferson and
Mrs. Kate Buchanan, Wilmington; Agnes
Cummins and Allie Smith, ''from school"
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
Tweed'S SUFettes.

New YORK, Dec. SO.-Judge Donohuc's
order declaring Tweed's sureties on seven
criminal indictments, recently found, to
have forfeited their recognizances, was set-
tied and signed to-day. A writ of ccrtior-
ari was taken out on the spot, which has
the effect of stay.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
The MOuItOn Matter.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 29.-Hon. Joshua NJ
Vancott, has been engaged as counsel fol
Mr.. Moulton, in place Of General Pryor.
withdrawn. The Committee of Plymouth
Church have sent reply to Mrs. Moulton's
last letter, saying that they have no ints,l
to press her into undue haste in calling
material counsel and asking her to meet
them personally or by representation to ar
range matters of detail
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
KENT COUNTY REAL ESTATE s1xrs

Last Thursday Sheriff Cooper sold in
Smyrna the real estate Of William Collins,
located in "the Neck" between that town
and Leipsic, as follows:
The MARTINS Bridge farm" near Leip-
sic, 1Go acres, to Joshua Boyd, for $4,6So-
s29 Per acre.
The home farm, 80 acres, to Joseph E.
Disch, for 81 ,O25-$A.72 per acre.
The Raymond farm,'' $50 acres, to
Ephraiu 8. Garrison, for 36,000-40 per
acre.
The "Marsh" or Dutch Neck farm"
Of John c. Bailey, Of this town, for ee, 5ss.
Total amount Of sale, 81, 100.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
THE METHODIST GENE1A1 COW.
FERENCE

The polity OF the NJ. &. Church provides
for the in reduction Of laymen to q seat in
the next General Conference, which IL to Oft
in Baltimore May 1st, 1875. Each circuit
and stations is required ia elect delegate
TO what is known as an Electoral Confer
ence, to set during the time of the Annual
Conferences. These Electoral Conferences
elect the two layman who are to represent
the Annual Conferences at the General
Conference. The following are the delegates
elected so far from Easton District to the
Wilmington Elect Conference: Smyrna,
A. Price Griffith; alternate, w. W. Nelson
smyrna Circuit, X. NJ. Cooper; alt, D. 8.
Clark. Appoquinimink, Jas. Stats; alt. :,
G. Ferguson. Galena, G. H. Layman; ali. i,
Richard s. knighton. Cecilton, Richard
Simmons; alt, 8. H. Mcgee.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
Charley Ross Again.

BRooKLYN, Dec. 30.-A we'll dressed
lady called at the police headquarters this
afternoon, and had private interview with
Superintendent Walling, in relation, it is
believed to clue to discover Charlie Ross
A number of detectives have been placed in
the case.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
WASHINGTON.
|,rCs FROM THE.CA
A Flank M0vcmenent.

h sH1NGToN, Dec. 30.-The Pres
,i,put has announced hfs dcterm-
ion 'of finding a place fer every
an m yeieran out Of a position by the policy
Frtel BY the Democra ic House of Rep
ntaiyes. lie will make room for them
,uruur W. Democrats now holding po-
ors in theSS'ecutiye departments.
Tho Mexican Awards. t..-
r.suJrGroy, Dec. SO.-The Mexican
American Joint Commission sent in a
Of their awards this morning. The
|, Mining Company, got the. principal
Binerest on their claim, amounting to
10000.
Revenue Appointments.
EAsH1yGroN, Dec. S0--The following
E0;utments were made to- day: Store
(rrs-W. F. Costellow, for the Eighth
tnct Of Kentucky ,and Springer Skackel-
| for the Ninth District of Kentucky.
1cers-Thomas A. Irwin for the Third
tIict of South Carolina; James B. Doug
for the Fourth District of Missouri;
N Dunbar for the Seventh District of
hOis: simon W. Morse lor the First Dis
Illinois; and Gilman D. Gore for
crado.
The Centenrial Mails.
ssH1TGToN, Dec. 50.--Scc md Assist
Post Master General, Tynor, has issued
ers for proposals to carry the mails be-
len the Philadelphia post office and the
,ennial post Office, at Fairmount Park.
que wagons, harness, &c., bearing ap-
jriate emblems, will be used for the oc-
On, and the driver will be uniformed to
guate his peculiar service.
The Currency,
ssHlNGToN, Dec. 50.-The following
traction has taken place January 1st,
legal tenders $40, ,176,7SO, fractional
erey, s2.2o}, ,495 ; National Bank circu-
p1, s6,275, ,169.
be reports that General Bordith, Conn
toner Of the general land Office will be
pyel Secretary Chandler says they have
q word of truth in them.
be following is the financial exhibit Of
Treasury to-day Currency S9,361,-
special deposit, "a ,335, 900; coin,
s5O 5110; including coin certificates,
10000; outstanding legal tenders,
2,4l,172.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
OUR URIM1NAL RECORD.

Yesterday Constable woodward captured,
in this city, W. E. Lutz, who is a fugitive
from Philadelphia justice, he having taken
500 bill which hotel keeper in the for
mer city, J. W. Heldny, had given him to
procure change with, and decamped with
it. The prisoner signif1ed his willingness to
go to Philadelphia with the officer, and was
taken up in the afternoon, to appear before
magistrate of that city.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
PERSONAL,

Hon. Samuel J. Randall was in town
yesterday. He was the guest Of Mayor
Whiteley.
Hon. Thos. T. Bayard has returned from
Washington for a few days.
Jay Cooke, Esq, Of Philadelphia was in
town last evening.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
ONE CENT.
REHOBOTH.

THE NEXT SEASoN-INTERRsfINo Ifyne
ABOUT THE PEN1NsuLA RHH0Rf-A
WILMINGTON LADY TO TAKE oRAHo1
OF TIE NEW H0THL-THI 1BNrHopL 4
CAMP MEETING.
DR.. Dawson. the efficient superintendent
ofthe Rehoboth Camp Meeting Association,
has been in the city for some days past
looking after the interests of the assoeaa-
tion, and collecting monies due. He says
that the affairs of the association arc IN 4
very promising condition, and the season
next year, from present indications wfl be
the most successful of its existence.
The hotel project, which the BaltimorsAas
last season talked Of and for the erection Of
the building Of which $4,000 have bssa
subscribed will probably be abandoned.
It Is quietly reported that the projsctors
of the scheme have become somewhat die.
pleased and dissatisned with the refusal Of
the Board of Directors to allow proper
amusements, in the shape Of ten pin aNeys
and dancing. Mr.. Hooper, Of Baltimore.
however, says that the subscription Of 4l3,.
oCO has not been withdrawn and 10 boau
tide.
Nv ASW AVtSA3 WulCu uTs OTlS0L, OF IQlS
city has erected, has also interfered with
this project, and rather taken the wind out
the sails Of the Baltimoreans. The hetel,
Dr. Dawson says is much finer one than
the old Surf House, and has double the ca
paeity, only lacking four rooms. The house
will be under the Management of Mn. 0snbb
Of this city, the wife Of tho propristor Of
Grubb's hotel, at Front and Market streets.
The proprietorsbip was offered to Mrs.
Keene, who formerly managed the eurt
House, but as she expects to have her hands
full during the Centennial year, ct her
boarding house In this scity, she declined ths
offer. In regard to the proposed Pentnsular
camp meeting, DR.. Dawson said that the
Committee on Public Worship had not yst
met, but that President Bright intsuds to
call q meeting in very short time, and the
will then be arraased. The
meeting will be held In this city, and O.
here is much interest being taken In the
matter all down the Peninsula, It 10 expect
ID that any effort the committee win make
will be heartily taken up BY the preachers
md laymen Of the Conference.
With new hotel, q large camp meeting
n prospect, aud new railroad, things look
fright for the next season at the Peninsula
Watering place.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
JO7YLNGS ABOUT zVWN.

On Front street 10 sign which bears the
(inscription, "steyedoring.V A country
man read 1t yesterday, and dryly remarked :,
NAs l live, Steve. Doring has moved to
Wilmington"
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
OVER THE CABLE YESTERDAY
Tho Rife.

LONDON, Dec. 30.-The Times this morn
ing makes the following announcement =
"The National Rifle Association of Great
Britain have accepted the challenge of the
New York Association to take part in the
match for small bores, to be heli in the
United States during the Centennial Celebra-
tion. Sir Henry Halford has heen appoint
ed Captain of the English, and is now busily
engaged in arranging the preliminaries."
What Spain VIII Ds.
MADRID, Dec. S0.-The Lmparsial asserts
that Spain will shortly address commnni-
cation IF Importance to the various Huro-
pean Cabinets on tho subject of Cuba.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31

|DS ~ ont., Lec. 3O.-Jno. Phillips,
5. I;"S IIs"yota u week ago by his brother
|ittodd d'tu today. Charles has been
wv W await trial for manslaughter.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
Protcstant Defcnse Alliance.

QUEBEC, Dec. 20.-A meeting will take
place here tomorrow, the object of which
is to form branch Of the Protestant De-
fense Alliance.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31

It's nice to be French politicians wife.
Comtesse de Renneville, wife Of, the De-
pity, attends the sessions of the Assembly
regularly, and appears in new hat every
day,
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
The Weather To-Day.

a Middle and Eastern States rising b.
tr and sou'hwest acinds, aoarmer, .toggy
d!ar'ag weather.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
the CATHOLIC FAIR

Now being held In the Institute Hall, for
the benefit of the Orphans of st. Peters
School, is meeting with very favorable at
tendance from the many friends of the Or
phans. The well filled tables of refresh
ments and useful articles have succeeded in
attracting many purchasers, so that should
the patronage continue as it has begun,
there will be q very neat sum realized.
There fs now Tn exhibition at the fair
beautiful Irish flag, which is one of the
finest, if not the finest of its kind in this
country. This will doubtless be the only
time the flag will be on exhibition before the
close of the fair; all who can should avail
themselves Of an opportunity to sec it.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
FAIRS,
THE A. U. CHURCH FAIR

THE A. U. CHURCH FAIR
which opened about 1 week ago, has been
quite we'll attended Notwithstanding the un-
favorable weather. The refreshment and
chance tables have been we'll patronized,
and thus far the affair has been q very fat
teripg success.
The Morning herald., 1875-12-31
Tho Mexican Awards.

E,suJEGToN, Dec. 3O.-The Mexican
American Joint Commission sent In a
Of their awards this morning. The
"a Mining Company, got the, principal
futerest on their claim, amounting to
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
TO THE PUBLIC.

4 SHALL give the highest cash prices for
L GRAIN, or | will freight the same from
Whites Ferry, Edwards Ferry, or Seneca
Warehouses, and shall keep constantly on
hand at Edwards Ferry and Whites Ferry,
the best
F E TILIZER RS,
for Wheat and Corn. Also, FINE GROUND
PLASTER, which will sell as low as they
can be bought in Baltimore or Georgetown,
freight added.
@a- shall also keep for sale, FLOUR,
SALT and FISH.
respectfully ask yourattention, hoping TO
give satisfaction.
apr 4-y. E. v. WHITE.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
7UMBERLAND COAL.

Just received, large lot of Cumberland
Coal. which will be sold in quantities to suit
purchasers, at lowest rates. by
GARRETT 4 CONNELL,
may % Rockville Depot
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
ROCK WILLIE
TIN A N d SHEET IRON
MANI TORY.

THE subscriber having located his place of
Il business on the corner of Montgomery
Avenue and Bridge Street, two squares from
the Railroad Depot, in ROCKVILLE, Nd, is
now prepared TO execute every kind of work
in his line, such as
Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Work, Roof
ing, Guttering, Spouting, Repairing
Stoves, &C.,
and being q practical workman, he feels con-
ident that he can give satisfaction 10 all who
of which he respectfully solicits
no Tinware of all kinds constantly on
hand and made to order at the very lowest
prices. Stoves bought and sold on the mosi
liberal terms.
Gzs- Orders FROM any partof the county
promptly attended to.
may 8--y HENRY VIETT.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
DR.. OELLIG & PFOUTZS
CELEBRATES TONIC ELIXIR! /!
THE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY.

nURiNG thirty-fye years DR.. Oellig has
been using this Elixir in his private
practice He is one Of the most successful
physicians in the State Of Pennsylvania. His
practice has been extensiye--all kinds Of dis
eases have come under his noiice, and wher-
ever and whenever he has used this remedy,
has found il to answer his purpose. Indeed,
so .eliable and beneficial has he found II TO be
in curing certain diseases, that he has kindly
placed it within the reach Of the public so
that all who are suffering from these diseases
may take it and regain their health. IT. will
cure
Dyspepsia, Siich; Heoclqche, Li0er Com
plai1, HaJitual CostiUeness, Cronsp
IN the Stomach, Grarel. Diseases Of
the Skin, General Debility or
Weakness caused BY EDcess,
Imprucience or Exposure,
and all NER VOUS AFFECTIONS.
It's invaluable as TONIC. II will i'm
part strength to the system, purify the blood
and restore the lost appetite Il is also GER
tain to remove all distractions TO the regular
course Of nature in females purifying the
complexion and giving elasticity to the spr-
its. Also, sure remedy for the diseases Of
GREEN SICKNESS or CHLOROSIS, LEU
CH0RRHEA or WHITES, WOMB COM
PLANT or Falling of the Womb. &C.; but
like all remedies Of this class should be used
with caution by Married Ladies'. This Elixir
is composed of Pure Herbs, and all that nse it
will perceive that the combination is power
full and yet harmless to the constitution. 1t
is impossible for diseases to withstand this
formidable remedy Diseases are forced to
leave the system.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REV ARD
win be given 10 any person who will produce
any medicine that will effect more speedy
and perfect cure Of the diseases mentioned.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29

.tOhl your nose is as cold as ice. !"
a Boston father thought he heard his
daughter exclaim the other evening. as
be was reading in the next room. He
walked in for an explanation, but the
young fellow was at one end of the sofa
and the girl at the other, while both
looked SO innocent and unconscious that
the old gentleman concluded that his
ears had deceived him. and so retired
from the scene without word.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
IAN ALSO SELLING
Hay Cutters, Wheat Fans,
Corn Shelters, Cider Mills,

and all other Agricultural Implements and
Machinery at from 25 to 80 per cent. less
than TIE usual retail prices.
This can afford to do for the reason that
I have gone extensively into the manufacture
Of Agricultural implements, with all the fa-
cilities for furnishing First-Class Goods as
cheap as they can be had at wholesale any
where, and ! propose to give Farmers and
others an opportunity of purchasing their
Implements, &c., at FIRST COST,
In order to make il an indncement for Far
mers aud Others to purchase their implements
and Castings from me, shall keep on hand
and sell for ACTUAL COST
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
OLDFIELD,S


Al snort notice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fix
lures, of thevery best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps made ont the prem
ises where they are to be placed, when desir-
ed, at so cents a foot.
AllPumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one year. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten years, for the moderate sum of 81 pr year
All Pumps putin and not proving satisfac-
tory, will be taken out and the money re-
funded.
Orders by mail, or in person, attended to
with promptness, and at moderate prices.
@g- For any further information, apply to
Mr.. :. ByHRs, Montgomery House, Rockville,
Maryland.
WM. 0LDFIELD,
PUMP MAKER,
apl9-ly Fountain Green, Hartford Co.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
District advertisements.
FOR THE SPRING OF 1874
DUNLOP e. co.
THE MAXIMUM /"
FERTILIZERS.
District advertisements.

va We manufacture gradesof Max
imum,n one OF which is composed of 500 lbs
of Peruvian Guano, 100 lbs. of Dissolved
Bone, and 100 lbs of Muriate Of Potash the
other, 600 lbs of Peruvian Guano, 300 lbs.
Dissolved Bone, and 100 Muriate of Potash.
These articles are prepared and combined
with great care and nothing is spared TO make
them the HIGHEST GRAD PERIILE
ZERS in the market. Theproportions herein
indicated are guaranteed and the articles to
contain NOTHING that will not readily pass
through a Drill.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29

A Milwaukee man hid in public
doorway and jumped out and kissed his
wife. She didn't whoop and yell. as be
expected, but replied: Don't be so
bold. mister-folks around here know
melv
Montgomery County sentinel., 1875-01-29
LI @ IT O R So

We shall always be supplied with com
plete stock of Foreign and Domestic Wines
and Liquors, &c, of the best brands.
Gg FLOUR, ofall brands, CORN NEAL,
&c, always for sale a. market prices.
Es- Having purchased our stock uron
terms that will enable us to sell AS LOW
AS THE LOWEST, we respectfully ask an
inspection of the same before purchasing.
wMB- COUNTRY PRODUCE bought at all
times, at the highest market rates, and peo-
plefrom the country will find it to their radvan-
tage 10 give us call
THOMAS j. METZ,
80 Bridge Street,
Jan 26-yI5 Georgetown, D. C.