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Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
A MATTER OF POPULAR INTEREST.

perfect system eId rules of selfmeasurement
make it possiklc to please people 1000 miles
DSr9g6 3%ag j @Sperfoe'ly as if they were here in
v. "I suppose you have at least half dozen
different departmentsY
A. My dear siri we have more than tcenfy,
each charged with its own business. and each
thoroughly organized, u necessary wheel with
in the great wheel"
V. "Will you name a dozen or so of them ?"
A. "With pleasure. The Custom Depart
ment, for those who prefer custom made to
%t6 its 2S6sS st@e5 e III pfBddee' 1hdeT#eaF'
making our own iirst-class shirts. The Trim
ming Department, itself as big as many u regu-
lar store. The Garment Stock Room. The
Receiving Room. The Order Department,
named before. The Special Uniforms Depart
ment The Delivery Department, with its
score of messengers. The"
V. Hold, hold sir. enOughW
A. I'm not half throughI The Advertising
Department with its billand sign distributors,
editingand publishinN business and popular
j8gTnm3 m Ed; Thr monthly Many
Department, witfrits many rooms. The Boys
Department. The Youths Department. The
Children's. Department., with its special
mCnt The Chief Clerks Department, with
its ok-kccpers and assistants. General Man
ayers Department; Financier's Office, and
other offices of the firm/ all busy as bees
thinking, planning, .exe2uting, buying, max
and in thOusand<EiyS joining their forces
to carry on a businessNWith the people amount
ing to between S2,000i000 and $3,OOO,0OO an
nually."
V. "S-t-u-p-e-n-d-o-u-sw
A. Indeed it is! l forgot to name the
Cashiers Department which handles its S25, 900
of retail sales on some single daysm
V. "S250OO! Immense That's what enables
the house to buy cheap and seYcheapY
A.. Exactly You have iEst hit it. The
people throng here, knSki9E that We depend
ON low prices and immCfA Esales.'
v. What are the FOUR RULES hear so
much abOut?"
A. Our system of business DEALING. One
price, no deviation; 2. Cash for everything; 3.
A guarantee protecting the purchaser; 1. The
money returned if the buyer can't otherwise
be suited"
: V. Nothing could be fairer"
A. Nothing. And the people see It,"
attention"
D A. Not at nll It's pleasure to soFve you
J, Call again; and be sure of the pl9Ee--Wana
maker d Browns Oak Hall lSkoIEh- East cor
l ncr Sixth and Market "
v, Thank you'll shall be happy to do so
T Good morning"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

We condenseE from the LGhigh Register tho
n Rme2cS TstdP dPsGsdf ssad
attendaneAfe the speakers:
Visitor. "What corner is the Building on?'
Attendant South East corner of Sixth and
Market Please note the SIXTH, for some
strangers seeking Oak Hail. have been misled
by designing persons"
". " It is perfectly colossal Do you know
A. $4,000 square feet-66 on Market, and
$50 odd on Sixth, six stories high, has over
three acres q flooring, and covers space once
2esgPliSa Gess PpiadeSy 1y twenty different 0uSl-
V."Do you use steam-power?'
A. "a giant young engine furnishes power
for the freight and passenger elevators, and the
boilers steam for heating, and the other opera
tions of the house"
V. What order do you Jake with goods?"
the basement, on long I0% counters, and taken
tors room on thSSSh floor" "
V. " Is inspectinythe first operation"
a. "No, sir measuring. The goods are first
measured in the piece, then inspected. The
cloth passes over rollers in the face of a 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
and avoid 1t when he comes to cut the gar
V. "You must employ an arrzy Of cutters?"
A. Come to our fifth tloZ and seel We
Keep ~ Adluo all CXsllIlB u INC ClOlH
into garments,-besidcEED machines that do
a dozen mems work eaclNt q stroke"
V"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,
v; Your system must save you a great
deal?"
A. In every direction, sir, 1t is tR system
and economy we practice all tAe WaE through
aatd that enables s0 Us to put our to the
". After inspecting the work, what becomes
A. Before it goes into Stock it is ticketeG
Every single garment has its number and
other points Z oted on it, so that its entire his
tory can be traced without fail, upon oul
books"
V. You must have so or 40 salesmen?'
A. "Why sir, on busy days you maYsee 10t
in the various rooms and suites of rooms
selling to the throngs of custOmers"/
V. Do you do an order buSScT by mai
and exprcss?'
a. Very great. All over the country. Gu
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The newspapers of Independent proclivi
ties, Democratic antecelents, and wide in
fuencc, have come out squarely for the st.
Louis ticket. The Chicago Tgmcs, which
bolted from its party's nomination of
Horace Greeley i'll 1872, and has steadily
and pleasantly spoken of the Democracy
since as the "putrid reminiscemce," says it
prefers Tilden to Hayes, and promises to
do all it can to secure his election The st.
Louis Republican, which is the other journal
alluded to, has always had tender spot in
its heart for the Democracy since it an
nounced its purpose not to be party organ
a few years ago and while it gives warm
support to the party nominations now, it
shows no inclination to abandon its freedom
of thought and criticism.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

Among The other anecdotes related of
the late Sultan is the following: Abraham
Beg used to he his scandal-mongcr One
day, just before an audience, Abraham was
asked by one of the Ministers to tell the
Sultan that Turkish bonds were at 90,
alleging as his reason that the Sultan had
been so informed by his Grand Vizier
Abraham promised acquiescence. Having
heard his gossip, the Sultan asked the
Jewish banker what figure bonds stood at.
Thirty answered the complaisant rogue,
boldly. DO they q he replied "thcn
sell these for me-, and he handed him a
big bundle of bonds to sell at once Abra-
ham was bound to take them. and to pay
even according to his word, but the bonds
fetched him only -"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
BGrAKwATrE q rEAHKroEp AND won.E-rrr l.. j..
>...t.1.rf,,., -.,t-TlIy- ,l.l,

Passengers from Delaware RailTaod connect at iIur-
rington at I4.20 NJ. with train making connection
with steamers for New York which leave LcWcS on
Tuesdays and Thursdays AT 2. n, and on saturdays
ut $50 p. VI. steamers have good accommodations
for freight and passengers Rates Of fare and freight
very low.
ON Saturday trains leaving Harrington at 2.I5 p NJ.
will connect with steamer. on Tuesdays and Thur>-
days no connection is made by any train leaving
Harrington after leo 7. NJ.
Trains connect i'll the morning at LcwcS Del forall
points named above, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays with steamers that left Pier 81 North River
New York at ; p NJ, the day before.
\. BROWN. Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent J. <. r..
B. X F., and W. Railroads hcwcS, Del.
H. \ BOI RNE, Gcn Surt. Q. ID. = :. Co., l91 CirCCn-
WiCh 81, y. \.
THOMAS GROOM Supt. J. X T. r. r., LcwcS. Del.
}. l.. MAPES Supt b. * f., and W. Roads Berlin, Nd
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

A New PLAN OF CHARITY.-Mrs Eliza
Sproat Turner, of Chadd's Ford Pa, a most
philanthropic lady, has proposed to her
neighbors that each family who could con-
vicinity do so should offer to take into their
homes for a short season this summer, one
child, or one delicate woman, or a woman
with baby, for a short respite and breath
ing spell from the sitting heat and foulness
of their city homes. In a short period six
teen families responded favorably. Mrs.
Turner, with others to aid her, will find
the children in Philadelphia as fast as
places for them are offered, but will send
none who are not recommended by teachers
personally acquainted with them.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

Pere Hyacinthe is delivering course of
lectures in London on "The Prospects Of
Christendom and the Reform Of the Catho-
lie Church." In his second lecture he
spoke in favor of a unity of the different
religious bodies, and said he believed that
the Latin Church might yet become the
center of a united Christendom. lie
argued that this could be brought about
only by a reform of the Church, and that
this reform was contained in these two
points rupture with the Papacy, and faith
fulness to the order of The Church Mr..
Gladstone, Mr.. Grant Duff, Mr.. Beresford
Hope, the Bishop of Carlisle, and the Duke
of Argyll were present.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The Centennial Exhibition continues to draw
its thousands of visitors daily, to look at
the wonders of the world displayed there.
Our Exhibition of Splendid Clothing also has
its countless throng of admirers, and when
our patrons compare our reliable and stylish
clothing, and our exceedingly low prices
with those of other establishments, it is
universally conceded that the best place to
procure your Summer outfit is at the reliable
Bazaar of BENNETT & Co., T6wcr HaH 5lS
Mrkd Street, Phaadelphia, where the Large
CI0ck is over the door.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The .Staots-Zeitung of New York city is
not especially pleased with the addition of
Hendricks to the st. Louis ticket. Itsays ::
"The Democrats have always understood
remarkably well how to weaken their
position before the people in this manner.
To 90 back no further than 1864, Mcclellan,
the War Democratic, had Pendleton, the
Peace Democrat, hung like leaden weight
about his neck; the same was the fate of
the conservative Seymour with the desper-
ate Blair, and the honorable Greeley with
the despicable Brown; and now the earnest
reformer and hard-mOney man Tilden with
the routine politician and financial trimmer
| Hendricks"
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
Treasury Department.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
WASHINGTON, June 23d 1876. I

OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURREHCY,l
WASHINGTON, June 23d, 1876.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented 10 the
Il has been made 10 appear that "The
Fruit Growers National Bank of smyrna" In the
Town Of Smyrna in the County of Kent and State Of
Delaware has complied with all the provisions Of the
Revised Statues Of the United States required to be
complied with before association shall be author
ize(i' 10 commence the business Of Banking
Now therefore /, John jay Knox, Comptroller of
the Currency, do hereby certify that "The Fruit
Growers National Bank Of Smyrna" In the Town OF
Smyrna In the County of Kent and State Of Della
ware Is authorized 10 commence the business OF
Banking as provided In Section Fifty-one hundred
and sxynine Of the Revised Statutes Of the United
States.
, In testimony whereof witness my hand and
tsEAi-l Seal Of Office this 23d day Of June, 1876
JOHN JAY KNOX,
juno o8th I'm Comptroller Of the Currency.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

UNCLE SAM HOSTS THE BLACK FLAG.-The
little speech made by Governor Tilden to
militia company in Albany on Friday is
worthy of note as his first public expression
since the nomination. The Governor
sneers at his rival as " negative" adopted
to save a system upon which the party i'll
Office has iattened. This speech Of Cover
nor Tilden is in marked contrast with that
of Governor Hayes, who went out of his
way to pay compliment to Mr.. Thurman,
who was then a prominent candidate for
the democratic nomination, and to incul-
cate harmony and good feeling in the can
yass.-N. y. Herald.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The celebration of the Centennial Fourth
of July was commenced in New York city
at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, at
which hour the factory whistles were
blown, Trinity Church chimes played and
other bells rung
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

Out of total of 2l3 deaths in Baltimore
last week l40 were children under one year
of age, and 76 by cholera infantum. The
week before the cholera intantum total was
96, and the week previous 81. Total in
three weeks 223.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The delegation of French workingmcn,
who are coming to the Centennial Exhibi
tiOn for the purpose of examining the
mechanical arts, are in New York.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

WHAT WAX WOMAN Can DO.-She
can it ut the open window Of a railway
carriage a stiff notheast wind blowing in,
that chills everybody in the vicinity to the
maIro ". for two hours in Il thin muslin
dress without hinching.
She can dance or waltz down the captain
of j marching regiment, and at the eleven
o'clock supper put away lobster salad, ice
cream. champagne. cake and coffee without
iiuciiine, sufficient for weeks nightmare
e q strong man.
She can comb her hair all back so as to
leave the roots Of it to the full play Of a
December breeze. and wear bonnet on
top oI a chign0n, leaving ears and head eX-
POSED with impunity with the ther-
laometor at ten degrees below zero.
She can pull over a thousand dollars
worth Of dry goods for the investment OF
fifty cents.
She can study music for ten years sufi-
c!ently to enable her to perform eXcellently
when not in the presence Of those who de
sire to hear her.
She can balance herself on the ball other
great toe and d shoe heel the size of dime
ali day in the public streets without fal
ling.
she caH occupy three seats in horse cal
and be utterly obliyious that any of her OWL
sex are standing up.
She shows unusual strength and firmnes
in the holding of real estate, solitaire dia
mOnds, and other valuable property which
her husband places in her hands previou
10 his compromising with his creditors 70
twenty cents on a dollar-Bosto,. C6amey
c,1l Adrertser.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The funeral of the late Bishop Cummins
was held on Wednesday. After services at
his late residence in Lutherville, Nd, the
coffin was conveyed to the Church of the
Redeemer in Baltimore, where the regular
funeral services took place. Addresses
were made by Bishop Cheney of Chicago
and Bishop Nicholson Of Philadelphia. 1t
is cited as a singular fact that the corner
stone of the Church of the Redeemer was
laid by Bishop Cummins, and his funeral
was the first held in it. 1t is believed that
Bishop Cheney will be elected to fill the
vacancy.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

For the first time in the history of the
government the doors of the United States
Treasury were closed on Saturday, and all
payments suspended, as there was neither
Secretary of the Treasury nor United
States Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The efforts of the police of New York
city to enforce the Sunday liquor law
caused a riot at Jones's Woods, where
German society had assembled to spend the
day. The barkeepers who were selling
LIQUOR were arrested, when the Germans
set on the officers of the law, gave them a
beating and rescued the parties who were
ments and recaptured their prisoners
besides arresting persons who were most
active in effecting the release of the bar
| keepers.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

Ex-SPRAKRR BLArNR's HEALTH.-Mr.
blalne's family physician considers his
patients nervous prostraiion more severe
than has been supposed. He prescribes
absolute rest, forbidding him even to write
letter. He gives no encouragement that
ne will be able to take any part in the
coming campaign.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

SMYRNA BRANCH 1RAIN--Adiitiunal t" those
above leave smyrna for Clayton Iu5t a. NJ. il 80
and"Wl, l,r.M. Leave Claytontur ~myuUt#J, Nla, An
80 i:n, 80 aild 80 =. ". To make connection with
trains North and SouthJ from clayton
II. I. KENNEY. ~Ul,t
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

n BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.-I confess that
increasing years bring increasing respect for
those who do not succeed in life, as these
words are commonly used. Heaven is
said to be place for those who have not
succeeded upon earth, and it is surely true
that celestial graces do not best thrive and
bloom i'll the hot blaze of worldly prosperity
Ill success sometimes rises from superabun-
dance of qualities in themselves good
from conscience too sensitive, Il taste too
fastidious, selfforgetfulness too romantic,
modesty too retiring. | will not go SO
far as to say. with a living poet, that the
world knows nothing of its greatest men,
but there are forms of greatness, or at least
excellence, that die and make no sign !;
there are martyrs that miss the palm, but
not the stake; there are heroes without
the laurel, and conquerors without the
| triumph.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
SIX CENTS REWARD.

Runaway from the undersigned June 2Ith, 1876
Letticu Green, an ndentured coOrcd girl. about six
teen years of age, brown complexion. All persons
are fOrcwarncd from trusting her my account as
will pay no bills of her contraction.
THOMAS JESTER.
SMYRNA July lst, 1S7G.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

p, a PIoUs FAMILY.-Of Gov. Hayes DIR.
Iatft says in the Northern Border: ellis
Wite, whom we knew in her grlhood as
Lucy Webb, was educated at the Wesleyan
Female College ut Cincinnati, and is con
slstent member of the Methodist Church ::
ana he is himself regular attendant upon
Its services. There is one fact which we
cannot forbear to state. Though not a
professor OF religion, so far as we know, he
mas always maintained the beautiful habit
of reading the Scriptures night and morn,
ing in his family and after the chapter is
read they all kneel down and repeat the
Lords Prayer, as if they believed in God 5
providence and goodness for guidance and
protection. Should he and his estimablc
wife have the fortune of taking possession
OF the White House, we are morally certain
that each day will be opened and closed in
the same manner. = From, tie Methodist.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
Methodist Camp Meetings.

reporter of the New York Herald at
,he Round Lake Camp, Saratoga, \. Y,
thu, gives what an old minister said to
him last sunday:
/, is a failure" he said, " this effort to
.ncraft the old religious fervor of the
NethodistS upon the more material, if per
hap, more aesthetic, element which finds
II, qualification in cottages, lawns, croouet
and all the varied means of ENJOYMENT
found AT summer watering place. The
novelty of the idea attracted at first, and
the business sentiment of the people found
vent in the laying out of lots for those
beautiful structures; more protitably, too,
than the forest ground, which was free to
all 1t was then the first come the first
served. don't complain of all these
rh,-.cal enioyments, but they are apt to
lead the mind away from the means of
srac, nj the stand and in the pray ermeet-
I'M, t.ntS Our people were accustomed to
adjourn from one to the other, with short
intervals for the preparation of meals, in
which all took a part, and which were
seasoned with prayer and song and the
Divine blessing. Now there is a too fire.
aueit adjournment TO crOQuet or the boats
ou tlr lake, and suspect to an occasional
game in the cottage parlOrs, not very repre-
hru>ihlc in themselves, but d-time MethO-
ti.~m. OF which camp meetings were the
natural ont growth. he'd in its economy no
'ltcc for these. The servants now prepare
the meals. and somehow they seem to have
~ part or lot in the economy of grace
I.0-'k at our prayer meetingS-there Is one
iu progress now. II is entirely decOrous,
vou see. and if a brother, or what is more
rare. sister becomes somewhat boisterous,
observe hc quietly he is suppressed by the
calm tones of the Bishop there, or by a
hNuu which Is never sung out of tune /:
and Vet i was the emotion manifested bv
;h:~ bo>t arou>ncsS that was won't to sweep
over the camp like a hurricane. arousing
H." heart. startling the conscience and
Lt.u.ir. souls 10 Christ. The cultured
i.,I.e of our towns and cities see a great
iulreycnent in this, but with the improve
m,ut tia, day of camp meetings went out,
and pcol T. might rs we'll stay at home and
practice lropriety in their churches
Allowing for the preiudices of the old
clergyman. who had thus responded to an
inquiry regarding the meeting which has
been in progress here for the last ten days
there may doubtless be found in his word.
g solution of the fact that, neither in point
Il numbers nor in the increase of religion,
feeling. has il been a great success. The
-..vic,-- have been constant, the preaching
IS character which would do honor to the
no-, popular city pulpitS, the singn:
artistic and melodies exquisite, but unfortu
u4tciy It the same time the boating ha
been very pleasant. the crOquet lawn
-.ecn with verdure and the weather suffi
GENTLY warm 10 make an idle eXistenc,
,nduiab.c. and so it is that the powers o
darkness under these agreeable aspect
have held their own with the angels 0
-h, on the lattcr'S own fighting ground.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
THE MARKETS.
FOR SALE.

\ TEN Q0) ACRE LOT OF GROUND highly i'm
proved, adjacent to the Town ami North of Main
Street, nearly opposite the MethodistS Cemetery As
a grazing lot il is very valuable.
GEO. W. CT 'MMINS.
SMYRNA, July 9Th, 1876.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

senator Bayard has been talking to
New York HeraH reporter with his usual |
mOdesty about the Presidency. Among |
other things he said " know that | am a |
possible candidate, but | have not made |
the slightest effort to secure the nomina- |
ton. Were it not for the thought that
might be useful | would instantly declare
that under no possible circumstances could
] accept the office. No mans domestic or
real happiness is increased by public station
except where he can do great good. The
consciousness of being able to do good is
great compensation for the trials of public
Office. The greatest proof of its hardships
Is afforded By our greatest, our best men.
See how Washington yearned to return to
his Mount Vernon. If any good, honest
man is nominated / will support him. If
Tilden is nominated / will support him,
IT Thurman is nominated | will support him;
ifHendricks is nominated will support him.
We have an abundance of good available
candidates. / think that the Democratic
party contains as good material for the
honest and efficient government Of this
country as it ever did. Do not under
stand me as saying that there are no good,
pure men in the Republican party-there
are as good men in it as there are anywhere
but they are overTidden by the bad
elements of the party because the power OF
the party is in the hands Of the machine y
The Democratic press is feeling very bad
because, as they say, Governor Hayes has
had little or no experience in public affairs
Let US compare. Governor Hayes is nov
serving his third term as Governor of Ohio
and has been in Congress two terms. Fol
fouF years he fought bravely against th'
enemies Of his country, and to-day bear
marks Of a terrible wound received on tn
field of battle. As TO Mr.. Tildeu, he served
two terms in the State Legislature, bu
was never heard of outside of his owl
district, and is now serving his first term a
GovernOr. During the war, when Genera
Hayes was bearing the brunt of our civ
contest, Mr.. Tilden, peace Democrat, wa
discouraging the soldiers and growing in
mensely rich from the corrupting influence
OF railroad monopolies. Who has the mos
experience, and who has earned the graf
tnde of united and saved Republic2 2
Wash. Repubhcan.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

A portrait of the Rev. DIR. Dgfiield, the
first Chaplain Of the Continental Congress,
has been sent to the Centennial Exhioitlon
by Gov. Bagley OF Michigan, IL VIII be
deposited in Independence Hall.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
FUNCTION g. BREAKWATER,
y BREAKWATER & FRANKFORT,
~ AND WORCESTER RAILROADS
N tu$NE'TIO& WITH TIE
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
I'II N.,L lf-
CHANGE OF TINE.
NnETIM
'IlTUW WAI:l.

ON ana after ESpAY. May 10Th. 1876. lilr trains
viii be run - i,Il.'ws. daily, except -uuday-:
JUNcr!pN & EEfNKWATrE Il. r.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
Maryland & Delaware r. r.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

on and after MONDAY. June lost, 1876, trains will
run daily follows. sunday excepted:
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

Our passions are the only orators who
are certain TO persuade us.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

All frcighS must be ut the various stations at least
thirty j3nl minutes before starting of train, otherwise
they will lay over twenty -four (2D hours. Freight
trains will have passenger car attached and will be
subject to delays Incident Ia freight business.
j. l.. caldwell Supt.
Innc 1G 1S1G
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
PHILADELPHIA, Wilmington & Baltimore R. R.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
SUMMER AERANGEMENT.
NtiI;1IIW ARR

ON and after MONDAY May Sth, lNld, l-un,I:.y cx-
,,'tcd,l trains will leave ;s fpuU~: