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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

The journal du Havre rccounts ter
rible encounter between the liOn-tamer
Bidel and number of wild beasts.
Ridcl's custom was to 20 into the cage OF
these ierocious animals accompanied by
sheep, which was by his presence kept
safe from attack. On recent occasion
he proceeded to the lions cage, and his
first act was to place the sheep on the
back of a lioness, as he had frequently
done before. No sooner had he done this
than powerful lion sprang upon the
poor sheep and buried his teeth deep into
a vital part of its body. There was a
large number Of spectators present, and,
as may he imagined, the sudden act of
the lion created an instant and general
panic. Bidcl stepped forward, and with
the u most coolness ssruck the lion Il
blow on the mouth with heavy stick
which made him crouch and yell with
pain, and throw his bleeding victim
trembling at the feet of the courageous
performer. In another moment, how
ever, all the wild beasts were lashed into
fury by the sight of the blood, and no
one in the assembly believed that Bidcl
could possibly escape. Preserving his
presence of mind, however, he kept the
other animals at bay until he had subducd
the lion and chased him back to his cage.
lie then fought his way back through
the other animals, and amid the
braves of the assembly came out trium-
phantly, carrying his wounded sheep
with him. The poor animal, which was
great favoritc of the lion tanner, has
since died of its wounds.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24
TIM ELY TOPICS.

'rnE cost of the engines Of the new
British iron'cIad, the InhcxibIc, is $6OS,.
$50. The engines of the BcIlcrophon
which ship visited Ncwportrccently, were
he most expensive of those now ahoat,
They cost S443,OOO,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

Two young Ladies residing at Bakers.
field. VT. who went to bed the other
night leaving u kerosene lamp dimly
burning, were found unconscious next
morning from the effects of the gas
which had generated from the lamp,
and were with great difficulty restored.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

Tnr other morning a husband escorted
his wife to one of the depots, that She
might start on visit to tn" country, TO
he gone six weeks, and rs She was about
rcadyt enter the ear he said, dear me.
but won't he lonesome though ~ Il
rather think you vii" ," she responded, in
Il dry, cutting tone, for Eve arranged
with six women, four policemen, and
two detectives to keep AN eye on yOu.'
He smiled. but it was u sad smile
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

AN Indian mound on NIurphy's island,
st. Johns river Florida, has been opened.
After making breach of thirty-fvc feet
the explorers discovered hard wall.
made Of coquiua, or shell rock. This
wall was cemented, and was oruamentcd
with various figures of warriors with
bows and arrows, and various reptiles.
Alter much difficulty a breach was made
IN the wall, and by the light of torch
Several Of the party entered, and found
themselves within 4 vault eight feet
high and fifteen feet in length by twelve
in breadth, in which were armed war
riors cncased in inches, all in a state of
decay.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

The marriage Of the Princess l,cuioc
TO the Marquis Of Lornc has, by reason
of the very snubs which have made it 50
unpleasant to both parties been of some
value in the lesson it has afforded to the
youngest sister Of Louise, the Princess
Beatrice. The latter young lady has de-
cllncd to consider herself in the light of
y possible wife for a noblcman compelled
to pinch and save for the purpose of keep
ing up appearances. She is even said TO
rcpudla'e the idea of taxing the country
for her support and ohave expressed hor
intention Of marrying tradcsman.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

METER paying all the Alabama claims,
The government will have a balance of
81 900, 600 ON hand, which the insurance
companies are hungcrng after, as they
want to be reimbursed for their losses
1t is probable that, if they are paid any
rhng, it will be the excess of the current
rates charged on account of the war risk.
There being some doubt as to the validity
Of the claims of the insurance men, in
case their demands are not granted it
would seem quite proper to return the
balance of the fund to the English gov
crnmcnt, since the original payment of
.Slj, 800, 600 was too much. There is a
bill before congress now for the reStora-
tion to the japanese government of ST.
800, ,OOO the excess of the amount nee
cssary to satisfy the claims for damages
to American commerce in the rebellion
in 1864 in that country. 1t seems that
we got more than our share of indemnity
money in both cases.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

NJ ALEXANDER DUMAS sayings and
doings furnish large amount of mate
rial to the newspapers. A writer in the
London News gives an account of visit
I" him, and describes his personal ap.
pearancc. "lIc is TALL stalwart very
pale, and his first aspect is proud cold,
stern, and a little defiant. But he quickly
tlIawS and shows himself the most laSci-
mating OF ca"SeUs. He is gay, cordial,
vIvaclous, and simple, full of anccdotc,
wit and laughter He seems to wear his
heart upon his sleeve, and to hear his
conversation is like drinking champagne
OF line vintage. lie talks very freely
about anything and everything,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24

THE coming carnival, in Memphis, bids
fair to exceed in briIiancy all previous
efforts of its orignators. In fact, it is
predicted that it will excel in spIcndor
Of appointments any similar effort at
tempted upon the continent The master
-prit of the pageant, from it, inception
to the present period Of its history, is
Lou Icubric, Esq, Count DeNoscs who
deserves credit for the genius and energy
he has displayed in giving Memphis one
OF the most magnificent spectacIcs Of
modern times. Memphis owes much to
Mr.. Leubric for his taste and enterprise,
and we hope his talents will receive that
commentator they 50 justly deserve.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-02-24
LATEST NEWS.
sOUTEu ANR WEsr.

McKcc's ccunsci at st. Louis have
moved ior new trial.
/ Crowds of people are leaving Yanktor
daily for the. Black Hills country,
In Jackson, Miss, ON the Sth, Hugh
! Henderson was accidentally shot and killed
! by Clay Barrett
The Fayetteville and Florence railroad
will soon be graded from the former town to
the South Carolina line,
The Kentucky senate donated ten
thousand dollars toward Centennial pur
poses. The house couldn't see it,
! Up to and including the 9th inst.
Memphis cotton receipts showed an increase
Of lOO06S bales over the receipts for the umc
period last year,
The Texas election occurs mex month,
and the legislature then chosen will elect a
successor to United States Senator Hamilton,
whose term expires March !, 1877.
A causclcss panic in RobinsOn'S Opera
House, Cincinnati, last week during n per.
lormancc TO packed audience resulted in
the killing and manning Of several persons.
The forty-second ginhousc burned in
Georgia since the first of September S that
Of Mr.. 7. j. West, Of Hancock county.
Eleven bales Of cotton were also destroyed,
John Stalwagen, a private banker of
Buffalo, who suspended lately, has drowned
himself in the Erie basin. His body was
found frozen solid. His assets are $ll90OO,
liabilities $lOS,OOO.
Reports from Custer City, in the Black
Hills, of January 25th state that over forty
houses are now up, and sixty more in process
of erection Water had been found twenty
feet from the surface, and n steam Saw-miIl
had been in operation for eight days,
The landholderS of middle Florida,
who held convention at Tallahassee the
other day, did two very sensible things. One
was TO inauguratc the division of their large
plantations into forty and eighty acre tracts;
the other was to take steps TO advertise them
properly.
Ata point about ninty miles southeast
of Tucson, near the Sonora line, in Arizona,
silver mine has been discovered, which is
supposed to be the famous PlanchaS La Plata
mentioned in Spanish history two hundred
years ago as yielding such immense blocks of
the pure metal that the crown contiscatcd it
for its own enrichment,
II. NJ Clark shot and killed sam. W.
Boyd, at Brownsville, last week. Clark sur.
rendered himself to the authorities immedi.
atcly, and was released on bail in the sum of
eight thousand dollars. The affair grew ont
of dispute, and the parties had been
friendly up to the moment OF the quarrel,
which resulted 50 fatally.
The controller of the state of Tennes-
see has furnished the following statement OF
a., ,,n,liii,n ,,f tho gtntp.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19
A MATTER OF POPULAR INTEREST,

We condense/ from the Lehigh Register the
substance of a Conversation about Oak Hall, in
WanaTa6er an Browns Largest
attendant>Afe the speakers: '''
Visitor. What corner is the Building on?"
Attendant: "South-E East corner of Sirth and
Market. Please note the SIXTH, for some
by designing persons"
"" 1t is perfectly colossal Do you know
its dimensionS?'
A. $4,000 square feet4-66 on Market. and
$50 odd on Sixth, six stories high, has over
three acres q flooring, and covers space once
Sssg 6ssgPSS pisdasy By twenty different bust
V. "Do you use steam-power?'
A. " A giant young engine furnishes power
forthe freight and passenger elevators, and the
boilers steam for heating, and the other opera
Y. What order do you take with goods?"
the basement, on long 11M counters, and taken
tors room on theVAEM floor" 'P''
Y. Is lnspectingthe first operation?"
A. No, Sir, measuring: The goods are first
measured in tho piece, then inspected. The
cloth passes over rollers in the face of strong
light, and two men sit, one before and one
behind the goods, watching with the eye of a
hawk for the least pin-hole imperfection, and
marking every flaw, SO that the cutter may see
ments."
Y. You must employ an ar1ky of cutters?"
keep 20 hands all the ti@e cyting up the cloth
into garments,-besideSsEH machines that do
dozen mems work eacliRt a stroke"
". DO you manufacture all your own
goods?'
A. 1--WE do, and most carefully. Our ex-
aminers inspect every stitch and seam, and
certify to every garment as extra-well made
before we put our ticket on it, and become
responsible for it,
deal 2" ''O si'"'
A. I'm every direction sir. It is tM system
and economy we practice all tAe wat through
1aa5fa 9aat enables Us to put our to The
of it?' ~''-e ''-' "0-A' " i11' Deooiiie'
A. Before it goes into Stock it IS .icke.ea
Every single garment has its number anC
other points OF ed on it, so that its entire his
tory can be traced without fail, upon ou
"" You must have so or 40 salesmenY"
A; why sir, on busy days you mayfsee 10
in the various rooms and suites of rooms
selling to the throngs of customers"/
V. DO you do an order buSAeS by mai
and expreSs?' W.
A. Very great All over the country Gu
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

TIE GREAT EXHIBITIoN.-The letters of
Mr.. Bayard Taylor and of our regular cores
nondent in PhiIadelphia bring some cheer
ING intelligence from tie great exhibition.
Already the chaos is forming itself into
order, beautiful shapes are springing up out
of the confusion, the long vistas of the
Main Hall are decked with color and
variety, and every hour sees a new beauty
rise. In the Machinery Building, where
the delays have been most serious so much
has been accomplished during fortnight
that we can predict an imposing display for
the opening; and though the arrangements
will be far from complete, yet the great
central engine will not have to turn its
mile of shafting in vain. From fifty to a
hundred carloads of goods arrive on the
grounds every day, and by the admirable
system of the Commission their contents
are promptly distributed. The National
and State buildings and other special struc-
lures are making brave appearance; the
fower-beds are bursting into bloom and
the lawns and hillsides are putting on their
carpet of green.
Few Americans probably realize that in
some respects this is to be the greatest eX-
hibition the world has ever seen. None
has ever occupied so beautiful a site as that
chosen Tor us among the WOOued Nils anu
gentle slopes of Fairmount Park. None
has ever covered so generous aspace. None
has ever equaled in general effect the
splendid interior of our Main Hall. In
the Art Building likewise we shall surpass
all former exhibitions; and in the smaller
edifces it is only Paris and Vienna which
can venture to compare with us. The
question that remains doubtful is respec
ting the goods, rather than the buildings
the grounds, or the general arrangements
and this is doubtful only because so many
of the American exhibitors are behind
hand. The Art display however, we know
will be magnificent. The foreign display:
generally, save those from Asia, will be az
fine as they were at Vienna-defective it Ii
true in certain departments, but wonder
fully rich and varied on the whole. The
Machinery Hall, when it is fairly in opera
ton, will be the most remarkable sight o
the kind that man has ever beheld. Ant
we have at least the satisfaction of knowing
that if the products of American skill ant
ingenuity cannot yet compare, in artist
beauty and perfect finish, with those of tn
old world, there will be valuable instruC
ton both for our manufacturers and thei
customers, in the comparisons which tn
exhibition will compel.-N. Y. Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19
THE MARKETS.
MARRIAGES,

MARRIAGES.
EI.IAsoN-BIsCOE-o Tuesday. April ilth, at 3sS
West Fayette St.. Baltimore, Nd, by Rev. John
warthman, Thomas Walker Eliason, Jr, Of Chester
town, 10 Miss Mary f. Biscoe, Of ST. Marys county
Nd, daughter Of the late William Biseoe ESQ., oi
81. Marys.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

perfect system CAD rules of self-measurement
make i t2ossiEle to please people 1000 miles
nSrsg1 away IS 2Sperfeetly as if they were here in
v II suppose you have at least half dozen
different departmentsY'
A. My dear sir We have more than ttrcnty.
each charged with its own business, and each
thoroughly organized, a necessary wheel with
in the great wheel"
V. Twill you name dozen or so of them ~
A. with pleasure. The Custom Depart
ment, for those who prefer custom-made to
ready made. Tke Furnishing Dapartment.
with its NAGEnse stock of all Underwear
The Shirt &ctory with its busy machines,
making our own trst-class shirts. The Trim
ming Department itself as big as many q regu-
lar store. The Garment Stock Room. The
Receiving Room. The Order Department,
named before; The Special Uniforms Depart
score of messengers. The
V. Hold, hold! sir, enoughr'
A. " I'm not half throughl The Advertising
editing and publishinM business and popular
tell all your send for itj The foItIs Menss
Department, witr1ts many rooms. The Boys
Department.. The Youths Department The
Children's Department, with its special
entrance for ladies. The Telegraph Depart
ment The Chief Clerks Department, with
its book keepers and assistants. General Man
ayers Department; Financier's Office, and
other offices of the firm/ all busy as bees
thinking, planning, executing, buying, max
ing ing rfsgstetFbng fgg sending out selling
to carry on q business with the people amount-
ing to between $2,0OO000 and $3,0OOOOO an
nually."
V. "s-t-u-p-e-n-d-o-u-sw
A. "1ndeed it is l forgot to name the
Cashiers Department, which handles It's S25 ,OOO
of retail sales on some single daysr'
". "S25,OOOl Immense! Thats.wh enables
the house to buy cheap and seITcheap?'
A. Exactly You have jEst hit it. The
people throng here, knSssiIE that we depend
ON low prices and immei Esaies."
v" What are the FOUR RULES hear SC
A. "Our system of business dealing-1. One
price, no deviation; 9. Cash for everything; 8
guarantee protecting the purchaser; 4. Tn,
money returned if the buyer can't otherwis
be suited"
V. Nothing could be fairer."
a. Nothing. And the people see it."
V. We'll, l thank you, sir, for your polit
A. mot at all. It's a pleasure to s9fve you
Call again; and be sure of tho pl9Ge-Wana
maker & Browns Oak ,HallEsoTGh-East COZ
v. THANK you! shall be happy to do &c
r Good morning"
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

The New RELIGIOUS SUMMER RESORT, SEA
GROvE-This new watering place, just
below Cape May, came into life almost like
magic last year. 1t is expected to have
from 2000 to 5000 residents this summer.
Says correspondent:
Originally conceived, the idea was to
afford for the Presbyterian church similar
advantages to those becoming so popular
with other denominations. But this limited
idea was soon abandoned, and the gates
were thrown wide open to all welldisposed
comers,-a pleasing fact as to its religious
complexion being that the nearly 800 lot
holders embrace ministers and laymen of
all denominations. The sale of liquor is
forever prohibited within the precincts, and
the early occupancy of so many of the lots
by a sensible set of people from Pittsburgh,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wilmington, and
other cities,-people who are not slaves OF
Mrs. Grundy, nor fatally afflicted with Nc
Flimseyism-is an assurance that the condi-
ton of social life there will be of the most
happy and attractive sort.
Whilst continuous religious services OF
the campmeeting sort are not contemplated
and attendance upon religious meetings
will not be at all obligatory, yet frequent
public services will be enjoyed, the means
beng PROVIDED IN Jne spacious paVlllon
constructed specially for this use. Already
the Sea Grove movement has been signall
zed by an important Christian convention
of evangelical ministers and laymen, and g
large Union. Sunday-school Convention and
branch of the Worlds Evangelical Alliance
are expected to hold their sessions there
the coming summer.
To get bird's-eye glance at the new city
the best point of view is the pavilion
This is an octagonal structure 100 feet il
diameter, very substantially built, in rustic
style, with flooring and comfortable
benches, seating at least 1900 persons
A large tower with balcony rises over it t
the height of IS feet above the ground
affording a magnificent outlook upon tn
whole region. Let us 60 up into the towe
to take our observations. The pavilio
forms the plot and circle from which th
city is laid out.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19
STOCK FOR SALE.

Pair fine Gray Muels, large size good Fam
Horses, and an elegant Young Mare four wears old
nice driver very gentle. Apply TO
JOHN H. BEWLEY,
mn S-u smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

HARRINGTON AND THE SAFE BURGLARY
The Grand Jury of the District of Column
bia in Washington on Saturday indicted
Babcock, Harrington, Whitley, Benton,
Miles, Nettleship and Somerville for COM
plicity in the safe-burglary conspiracy.
BabcOck gave bail ip $4,000, Ex-Governor
Shepherd becoming his surety. Warrants
were issued for the arrest of the others. 1t
is believed that Harrington, who is at
present missing, will come forward and
take his chances of a disagreement of the
jury rather than remain hidden for several
years. There is said, however, to be very
conclusive evidence of his guilt. 1t is re-
ported that he has gone to Europe. No
evidence whatever is i'm the District Attor-
ney's office or the hands of the Grand Jury
duplicating any other person than those
already indicted.
No trouble is anticipated in securing the
presence in Washington of Whitley. Nettle
ship, Hayes, and Cunz whenever they are
needed as witnesses. Whitley's pardon
depends upon his testimony, and upon hi.
testimony hangs the whole case against
General Babcock
Says the n. Y. Herald: In speaking O
the safe burglary case on Monday evening
Mr.. Alexander, the victim of the conspira
tors, said that, from certain information
just received, he believed that Dick Harring
ton would soon return to Washington anC
make full confession. \ few weeks age
Alexander had an interview with Harring
ton, who finally admitted, in substance
that he had spent $4,000 in trying to keel
the secrets of the Ring and shield tn
unknown leaders OF the conspiracy. Alex
ander told him that if he were wise h.
would make clean breast of all he kney
about the case and spare no one
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

Senator Bogy and Congressman Stone,
Wells and Kehr, of Missouri, on Monday
presented to President Grant a petition
signed by over 5000 citizens of st. Louis,
including the Mayor, Councilmen, Judges,
bankers and merchants, asking the pardon
of Constantine Mcguire, who was sentenced
to six months Imprisonment and the pay.
ment of a fine of $4,000, for violation OF
the revenue laws. The President referred
the petition to the Attorney General, and
to receive the recommendations of Judge
Treat and District Attorney Dyer, in the
usual course. The pardon is asked on the
ground that Maguire's violation of duty
was only technical, and that he received
no money from the whisky frauds.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

Lieut.. Gen. Saigo, the Chief of the
japanese Commission to the Centennial
Exhibition, is said to be an officer of great
distinction in his own country. He COM
manded the expedition against Formosa,
and was previously at the head Of the
military operations against the rebellious
Daimios. He is a frequent guest at club
receptions in Philadelphia, and is described
as having in only slight degree the
features of physique and physiognomy
peculiar to his countrymen. He is tall in
stature, has large eyes of intense blackness
and peculiar brilliancy, wears a heavy
mustache, and his looks and bearing would
stamp him as man of mark in any com
pany. He speaks 10 European language
his social converse being carried on with
the assistance of his associate Commission
ers who understand English very well, ol
of the Secretary of the Commission, Mr.
Owen.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

CONTEMPF. AND CONTEMPTIBLE-Judg
Gilbert on Monday fined Mrs Foster, an
aged lady, $l.50 for contempt of court, in
not appearing before him on March "a, for
examination. She declared she was too sick
to leave the hOuse.-N. Y. Tribune.
If that is so, then we hereby proclaim
our utter contempt for Judge Gilbert for
fining poor old woman, who was too sick
to leave the house, Sl.50 for not appearing
in his august presence. Rich men and
influential men generally get off, in such
cases, by word of explanation; but a
poor, sick old woman has to satisfy the
wounded dignity of the court by paying a
fine of one dollar and fifty cents IN. y
Ledger.
| Cards and Circulars neatly printed al
! this office.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19

A DEFENSE OF LARGE FEET-A Philadel-
phia lady writes to the New York Graphic:
| protest against all this talk about large
feet as if they were personal disgrace or
defOrmity, and small feet as if they were
sign OF beauty. In the first place, this is
not true. No lady who is of average height
and weighs $50 ought to wear a smaller
shoe than No. B. \ smaller foot than
that-at any rate a shorter foot-becomes
a personal blemish. Moreover, all this
talk is demoralizing. When Gabriel blows
his horn you newspaper men will have a
heap of sins to answer for. Your descrip-
tiOns of fashionable parties and your praise
of Miss Soandso and Nine Suchaone as
"the beautiful" "the bewitching," and
the peerless" all tends in the wrong
direction-all tends to make fools of sensi-
BILE young women. The old-fashioned
eulogies of wasp-waists have passed away
and the "waist of the period" is more
natural than that of the preceding genera
ton. Let us hope that all this silly tall,
about the necessity of having microscopic
feet will soon also pass away.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-19
PEACH TREES.
GRAPE VINES.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Apple, Cherry, Shade and Ornamental Evergreens,
and other Small Fruits, at special rates.
Pure Grape WTne for Church and Medicinal
Purposes.