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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-07-04
COrrespOmdemcia del BOLETIN.
HABANA, JUNO 20 de 1877.
Sr. d. Jose Perez Morris.

Mi estimado amigo: Aver public6
ell peri6dico Official una importante
resolution del gobierno general, que
mas adelantc transcribo, en- virtud
de la cual ell primer dia del proximo
mes de julio, y por el t6rmino de
seis mcses, Sc ADRIAN los puertos to-
dos de esta Isla para la libre entrada
del ganado yacuno, mular Y oaballar
de esa Isla, y solo satisfaran la mitad
de los derechos que senala ell aran-
eel 1 la misma clase de ganado que Sc
importe de pafscs extranjeros. El
decreto dice asf
"Gobielao Gepefoide la IIa de Cuba.-
Hacicada. Atendida Ia conveniencia de
favorecer la introduction de ganado Ell
la isla, tanto para las necesidades de la
como para ell racionamiento
y serviclo de trasportes del ej6r tito, de
con las razones manifestndas
por el Egemo. Sr. General en- lefe del
Ejercito de operaciones, con ell asenti-
miento del Banco Hispano Colonial Y
snte autorizado FOR el Gobier-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-07-04

sfGailto esta invadeable y, para re-
Iuediar Ii perdida de los vados, Sc
cstablecerdn 10 mas pronto possible
balsas. All general lie tiene desespe-
RADIO este tempo. que interrumpe las
operacioues y lie impide haber salido
va dc Cuba, como deseaba.
En- la Capitania General Sc han
recibido las siguientes roticias oticia=
les de Sancti-Splritis ..ss,s
Eel Il del corriente el coronel Oc-
hando, entire ell potrero de la Campo.
ma y los limpios de Taguaoco n de.
sembocar por Ia vereda de Ojo de Aqua,
bati6 al enemigo, desalojandolo dc. dos
campamentos; haciendole tres haridos
vistos ueretiraron y cogido- o-yarios afso-
tos Slguiendo ell rastro por el eamino
de Manacas le condujo nuevamente al
potrero de la Campana donde Ell e1efni-
go fue batido otra yez Y puesto en- pre-
cipitada fuga. Ell cabecilla Jimsnez
con otros dos, 4 los primeros disparos
abandono la fuerza hayendo q Ia carre-
" OCHO SuGIIlIlcIOS SdllcTOu dthlAE-
los, haciendoles algunos disparos, pero
sin poderlos alcanzar. FL enemigo de-
is en- el campo al titulado captain Be-
nigno Benitez Y tres individuos mas
muertos, retirando en- sus caballos siete
i ocho heridos; dej6 tambien dos cAba-
Hos muertos, cogiendoles de ellos, dos
heridos, la tienda de Pancho Jimenez,
varias monturas, armamentos, carteras,
machetes Y efectos de campamento.
Por parte de nuestra fuerza hubo un
soldado confuse grave del battalion de
Alcantara y dos caballos heridos. So
han distinguido en- este combate el-cs-
pitan de la cuarta guerrilla de Sancti-
Spiritus, ell alf6rez zero y un sargento
de Ia misma. En- reconocimientosp prac.
ticados despues por el captain Hodri-
guez de Alclntara batio un grupo ene-
migo como de ounce caballos, haci6n-
dole dos heridos y recogiendo una car
terra de uno de estos ensangrentada
un caballo tambien herido.
Las demds noticias apenas tienen
inte"es r
Hasta mi pr6xima.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-07-04
gHlS N sNaIEIVK
FELIX RoURA.
- 1870

Nuestro ilustrado coIega Ia Fos.M \ /,
de Gse5a Sc ocupa con acierto del sa-es.
qtase escandaloso que s0fid eil laa :
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-07-04

Las lluvias no han cesado hasta
hace pocos dias en- ell departamento
Oriental, dando lugar 4 inmensas crc-
cidas de rios. no obstante 10 cual han
continuado las operaciones de cam
pafm, pues el soldado espanol ha des-
preciado siempre ell peligro y burla-
dose de las fatigas. Las columnas
que operan en- Mayoria abajo, dom
de hubo una inundacion, Sc han He
gado i encontrar sin raeiones, por
hah6rseles mojado las que llevaban.
El aqua amenazaba cubrirles, y
hubo necesidad dc que Sc subieran
q los arboles los soldados para Ii
brarse dc la inundacion. Es ver-
daderamente asombroso, dice el CO.
rlesponsal de la prensa, que con un
tempo tan terrible como el que te-
nemos, continden las operaciones con
toda Ia actividad compatible con el.
= Los prosentados muestran gran
admiracioE de que las trs pls, no OBJ :
tante el aqua, operen por puntos
donde es necesario pasar rios, que
estan hoy sumamente crecidos. A
Fin otra carta agrega el mis,no ::
" La crecida de los rios es terrible /
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

AN OPP CoNTEST.-A singular contest
between two Methodist Cnors is to TAX
place in Wilmington on the 18th inst, at
the Opera House. The Newark Choir is to
sing against the Choir Of Scott NJ. f.
Church, in Wilmington, and it is to he put
to vote to see which is the best. S. NJ.
Curtis, of Newark, and II. F. Pickles, of
Wilmington. are to lie the Judges, and they
will choose referee.
MINISTERS OPPosINGA TEMPERANCE MovE-
MENT.-A Ssn9"lar M0ceme"t.-Ld~t week
the Nj. E. ministers of the Wilmington Dis
trict held District Conference in the town
"t Newport, near that city, and it appears
from the published reports that two local
preachers, Rrvs. VIM. Taylor and Isaac l..
Crouch, came near losing their licenses for
taking part in the Wells temperance move
ment in Wilmington. During the session
of the conference the question of licensing
these two local ministers was discussed,
when the case of Mr.. Taylor came up and
Rev. a. ID. Davis took strong ground against
the temperance movement in Wilmington,
condemning Mr.. Taylor for being present
and preaching at such meetings. Rev. w.
L. Davis thought Mr.. Wells and his helpers
were trying to ruin the church; if he Wells
was II member Of his church he would bring
him to trial. lie also said that the only
use they had for the ministers and church
members was to get their influence and
money.
a long debate took place on the renewal
of Brother Taylor's license, some approving
and others bitterly disappearing his course.
Finally, by a vote of l2 to ! | his license was
renewed, aud a committee was appoined to
confer with him as TO his course.
1t was urged that he olliciated at that
place on Sabbath evenings in meetings that
drew members of the church away from
their respective places of worship, while
these meetings were led and controlled by
persons who antagonized and run them in
opposition to the church and to the hurt of
the cause Of Christ.
The case of Mr.. Crouch then came m.
and was referred to committee. The
committee reported in favor Of renewing
his license, and appointing committee to
confer with him about his course. The
trouble in Mr.. Crouchs case arose out of
the dance OF the temperance men. on the
Fourth OF july last, at their pic mic in Rid. |
dies woods. Mr.. Pegg asked if the license
OF man who upheld dancing should be
renewed? Mr.. Crouch denies that he up. |
holds dancing, but says he has some
sympathy for the reformed men.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12
Our Public Schools.

In accordance with the law requiring an
annual report in December, from the State
Superintendent Of Puplc Schools, Prof
Groves has submitted the following to
Governor Cochran
TO his Exoellency, John p. Cochran,
Governor Of Delaware:
SIR-The Legislature not being in session
this year i have thought it best merely to
report progress i'll my department.. The
schools under my charge are receiving all
the attention that is within my power to
bestow, and | am glad to state, are steadily
improving. The teachers have nOhly come
up to their work under gradual elevation
of the standard of qualifications to such an
extent as to compare tavOrably with those
OF our nrighbOring States. Teachers Insti-
tut2s IN each of the counties have been
regularly held and well attended. The
sentiment among the people, generally in
favor OF more advanced law, in regard to
our public schools, is being quickened. In
short, the outlook is much more brilliant
to-day than when you received my last re-
port. have, with great difficulty, col
lected the statistics appended. The figures
are official, with the exception of partial
estimate OF the number of children in Sus
sex comfy, between the ages Of } and 81
years. There were fourteen districts of
Sussex county failing to report. Your
obedient servant,
j. II. GROVES,
state superintendent of Free Schools.
SMYRNA, DEL, Dec. t, 1871
Statistics of the Free Schools of Della.
ware, from December 1876 to December
iS't, showing the whole number of children
between the ages OF and 2l years the
number attending schools, and whole
amount OF school property:
Whole number Of white children between the
a9e Oh ana y years in New Castle County, go
"n"ie number, &c. in Kent County,. Gs sti2
'9''s>eA ~
Iotal............ ............3l Si9
Whole number Of white children attending free
ScIiooIs IN New Castle County II J-i
"l"lc number, DC, i'll Kent County ..,..... 800
7'AacA O,i1f
- ,i.S
Whole number Of colored children between the
ages OF ana 2l years in New Castle cOunty 800
"hoie number, &c., in Kent County y......... 400
'"S9cN ,liN
Total. .............. $500
"h9le enumbcrof colorcd children attending free
schools III New Castle county 80
"hnIe number &c., in Kent County ........... $50
" sussex .................. SOB
Total. ............. SOB
NnolG amount Of school property in New
W. ~ S}l ,299pi
Nnnle amount OF school property i'll Kent
County lSossO1
"nole amount OF school property in Sussex
County 81 OgjGO
Toai.................... $50 g56Gi
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

OUR CHIEF JUSTICE made a very pointed
remark in his charge to a Jury before the
New Castle County Court last week when
he said the character of woman was eaual
to the life of man. We are pleased to
see our Chief Justice, who has not been
charged with being an advanced thinker
on the higher morals, taking such ground
and enunciating such sentiments that ac.
cord with a higher civilization. The judge
stands on plane but little less elevated
than that OF minister. One upholds the
majesty of the divine, the other of the
moral law, and the latter has its root and
foundation in the former. 1t is almost in
VAIN for one to erect a temple of beautiful
proportions. if the other by statutory inter
pretations tears it down
The rulings of the just Judge will
always be in favor of the weak and help
less, especially if the moral force be
on that side. 1t really does seem as if
there IS "revival" among the Judi.
ciary; that higher light is cleaning on
a.
Some of them may have received only a
single ray, but as whole, in the past
twelve months, the rulings have been of a
higher order than any time within the
past generation. Until very recently it has
seemed very easy thing for any moral
culprit, especially in our cities, to break
through the "meshes of the law but wit.
ness in Justification Of the remark how
every week now We read of some defaulter
of trust funds, defamers of character, &C..
being placed in duress.
The ancicnts p.e,uied the Goddess of
Justice sitting bIindlolded, evenly weighing
the balances. If thcy. before the light of
Christianity dawn.' .r.... r. pathway. thus
typefied II, why might we not expect it in
its fullest measure in this day of grace.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

MERRY CHRISTMAS.--Parents and
friends you can make Home happy by sup.
plying 1T with good Piano or Organ. Try
1t. Prices the lowest. A. Price Griffith.
For THE HoLIDAYs-You can't do anv
thing better than 60 to John W. FHck's
establishment, and look at the goods, which
are offered there at the lowest cash prices.
Miss Allie F. Smith is agent for two of
the best Sewing Machines in the market,
the New Wheeler q Wilson and New
Weed. You cannot mistake in buying
either OF them. Her place of business is
with her father, j. V. Smith, Matchmaker.
Tschudy has lot of Chester Paving Brick
always on hand. They are the only kind
fit for paving.
We are too busy to get up an advertise.
ment this week, but will say in brief-we
have never had so heavy or so good line
OF Boots and Shoes in our Stores as for
prices. We say it openly. We are out of
the range of successful competition.
II. NJ. & w. T. johnson.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

New PCBLCATIONs.-We have on our
table from the publishing house of Lee g.
Shepard, Boston, the following popular new
books:
That VIE cf lEnc, by the author of "That
Husband of Nine" The best evidence
that these books meet popular want, is
the fact, that $4,000 copies of the latter
book have been sold in month This
book in its incidents, its characters, its
language, are of the everyday sort, but its
very simplicity and naturaness give it a
charm to the ordinary reader.
Just lis Lusk is a story of real flesh and
blood boys in whom human nature is
strongly engrafted. And yet, in spite of
the boyishness which pervades the story. it
contains an appropriate moral and presents
many a precept worthy of being followed.
His o,'n Muster by that popular writer
). I. Trowbridge, is most dverting book
for the young. Jacob Fortune, the hero of
the book, is poor boy who by pluck and
perseverance succeeds in reaching his des-
tination. Many of the characters presented
are striking in originality and rugged
westernisms.
The prices of these volumes are bound in
paper 80 cts. or cloth Sl.OO.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12
MARRIAGES,

BAYNARD-WILSoN.-Int the NJ. L. Church. Smyrna
ON the 5th inst, at $50 NJ, by Rev. Enoch Stubbs
George T. Baynard, of Easton, Nd, formerly OF
Smyrna and Bell Wilson, of this town.
OFFECKER-TRUAX.-0n the 9TH inst. at the resi-
dence of the brides father Mr. sam1 IIargadine, in
Dover, by the Rev. ], II. Caldwell, Joseph v Hof.
fecker, of this town, and Mrs. Sallie T. Truax, of
Dover
HlCkMAM-BARRETT.-De 9TH, in Philadelphia,
at 10 a. NJ, in st. Andrews r f. Church by Rev. Dr.
Pattock, Geo. B. Hickman, Of West Chester, Pa and
Adele Barrett daughter of Mrs. NJ Barrett formerly
ofSmyrna.
MoOltE-DENNEl.-Nov 2sth, at the Circuit Parse.
mage, in Smyrna, by Rev. r. H. Rawlins, Joseph T.
Moore and Allie p, daughter Of John p NJ Denney,
both of East Dover HID
WILldAMs-STRoUP.-on the 10Th ult., at the resi-
dence of the brides uncle by Rev D. W. c. McIntire.
Bruce r. Williams, of Kent County Del, to Mary
stroup, of VenaDgo County Pa.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12
For The Smyrna Times.
The EliasOn.Lecompt Case,
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. sth.

- PHILADELPHIA, Dec Sth, 1877.
MR.. j. H. HoFFEcKER--E Editor Smyrna TimeS-Dear
Sir-ln your version of the EasOn u.s. Lccompt usury
case, as given in the Times of this week. there ore
several Inaccuracies, In justice to Mr. Eason who is
mere placed IN the light of shaver trust you will
rect some of them. ~
First. Ingram Il Co. were not Mr. Fliason's acants
but Mr.. Lores. sS'
Second. Mr. EliasOn had nothing whatever TO do
wth the original transaction. purchased the orig-
MAJ notes myself consequently know of what speak
ana afterwards transferred them TO Mr. Eiason and
received for them their face with interest
uldalso say that instead of there being oripinal
only one note of 0OO there were two notes OF S 02
each. - 4-'0SS
BY inserting the above iH the columns of vour mn
you VIII greatly oblge Yours Respectfully.
C. +. NAUDAIN
1912 Chestnut st.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

w. w. TsCHUDY an1 Sam'l Catt<, of this
town, have sold the Ephraim Jefferson
farm, in Raymond's Neck, to C. D. Everett,
a young man recently of Phila., for $4,000
100 acres. They purchased this farm.
recently, at Sheriff sale, for $500. The
same parties have just purchased the
Trainor farm, on the Dover road two miles
from town. Terms private.
KENT COUNTY TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-The
third annual institute of the teachers of
Kent county meets in this town to-day.
They number over 100 members. They
convene at the town hail this afternoon at
81 o'clock, and will he in session until noon
ON Saturday as per the following pro.
granne:
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

The singular instance in connection with
the ill-fated Huron, narrated in another
column, is strictly true. Mitchell, the
engineer who suffered himself 20 be court
martialed rather than finish his cruise, was
tried at Norfolk and the late Dr. Culbreth
was one of the members of the court. The
Doctor and the other officers supposed that
Mitchelfs excuse was only pretext, and
that he gave it to hide the real cause, which
he did not wish to make known. He was
always regarded as an honorable and faith
full officer.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

trance of Mr.. Kellogg of louisiana into National
politics is Senator Davis of illinois, The deed was
accomplished many years before Judge Davis dreamed
that ne would one day BE- whole party all by him
sell MI kellogg, in an elaborate story of his life
Whlch he has impaired 20 correspondent of the Gin
cinnau Enquirer, says Judg, Davis recommended him
70 MT Lincoln in 1861 t,ood man for Chief Justice
OF NEBRASKA and he received the appointment. Mr.
5hc9n wished TO reappoint him in 1865 but finally
decided to make him Collector of New Orleans be-
cause Harlan was bent on putting his wifes brother
ih-law, Saunders" into Office in Nebraska So IL Il
had not been for Judge Davis and Haran's wiies
orOther.in-law, New Orleans might never have seen
MT. Kellogg, and the everlasting Louisiana case
might never have burdened American politics
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

First-class Photographs only made At
Bradford's Smyrna, Del. 81
Guaranteed the best Coal OIL at Wo.
den's, for !" cents per gallon.
Coal and Wood constantly ON hand anil
for sale 10y W. w. Tschudy.
Fresh supply Of Mems, Boys and Chill.
drtn flats and Caps in, at r. NJ. & " r
'o'i'9"" = December 9TH
Shot, 81. ID per bag.
Shot, s.. - per bag.
Shot, S2.l per bag,
At WoRDENS.
Music! Music! Sheet Music and Nru.;.
Books. New Stock Call and see it bis.
count to Teachers. Cheap to ALL 4. Price
Griffith. ''''
Cards and Circulars printed at this Office
If you want your Watch properly rc.
paired, take it to J. V. Smith, Main st.. in
TINS Town. His long experience and nc.
khowiedgcd mechanical ability gives him
an advantage over many in this trade.
Guaranteed the best Coal Oil. at Wor.
den s. for is cents per gallon.
For good Jewelry, Watches and Clocks
90 to the store Of J. V. Smith. Main Ct
Don't buy presents until YOU pay him 2
visit. He will order any thing not in stock.
and remember every thing lie sells is
warrantedT,S represented.
lfyOu want Pumps, 20 to Tschudv's: he
has bIg lot and sells them cheap.
Two Good Howe Sewing Machines for sale
cheap, for cash, or something We can turn
T.. II
Stove, at K. NJ. II W. T. Jonhson's, Shoe
Store.
DIR. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP.
DR. VAN DYKE. whose nfe long specially. and world
Tor years to combine exerna treatment lie has accom-.
pnn S driFS6t & result IN the preparation of his
by thousands. it is highly recommended to III our reader.
Whoiessle Drp" 400 m s q OF RTGe oce' 30 NJh T.
Druggist For sale by Jas f. lIoTecker smyrna Del AMI
Druggists generally. iuIy 4 is
Remember this fact, r. VI. lS W. +. john.
son are the heaviest cash Boot and Shoe
dealers on the Peninsula. Their system Of
conducting the business enables them to
give advantages in prices, quality, style and
repairing, that places them beyond Compc.
.tition and saves thousands of dollars in the
communities i'll which they operate.
"HERMAN SYRUP. No other medicine
in the world was ever given such test of
its curative qualities as Boschee's German
Syrup. In three years two million four
hundred thousand small bottles of this
medicine was distributed free Of cLuys by
Druggistsin this country to those afflicted
with Consumption, Asthma, Group, severe
Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases Of
the hroat and lungs, giving the American
people undeniable proof that German Syrup
will cure them. The result has been that
Druggists in every town and village in the
ln!ted States are recommending it to their
customers. Go to Your Druggist, James P.
liottecker. and ask what they know about
1t. Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size
% cents. Three doses will relieve any case.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

The most important event that has taken
place since the beginning Of the Russo.
Turkish war has been the fall of the strongly
contested fortress of Plevna, 0sman Pasha
having surrendered with his army of 49,
600. This, with the surrender of Kars, it is
thought, will nearly end the war, though
hostility still continues.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

REMARKABLE PREsENTIMENT.-In March
last while the ill.fated u s. steamer Huron was living
IN the harbor of Port Royal S. c.. Lieutenant Arthur
IL Fletcher, her executive officer, left the vessel on
twenty four hours leave of absence and failing 10
return at the expiration of that time the ship sailed
for another port without him. few days after Mr.
Fletcher returned 70 Port Royal, reported 10 COmmo
dore H. b Clitz, senior naval ofbcer present." and
stated 20 him that for some time past he had pre-
sentiment that II he went to in the Huron for the
purpose OF finishing the cruise two years. he would
DC wrecked This feeling took complete possession of
his mind, and he used every means to get detached
but the Navy Department refused to order Il without
better reason. when he found that all his efforts
bad failed. he left the Huron in the manner stated
with the intention not 20 return. For this he was
placed under arrest and tried by court-martial at
Washington Navy Yard in August last In defence
he made statement In substance as above and
called Commodore Clitz. Commander George p. Ryan
OF the Huron, and other officers TO prove that before
leaving the ship he had told them Of the dread-in
fact, houor-he had of finishing the cruise m the
vessel This Is matter OF record on file In the Navy
Department, and though such a line OF defence was
laughed az when made, the fate Of the Huron viii
cause many superstti0us people to think that Mr.
fletcfers premonition fully proven TO be true
one by the wreck of Kitty Hawk, ~ C--Jpdshinoton
Republican. S''''
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12
SnSV1'RU, DEL.

THE " TIMES" Is published every Wednesday after
noon by JOSEPH H. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Proprie-
tor, at Smyrna Delaware.
TERMS-sUBscRIPrIoN-One year $500 in advance, or
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No paper
discontinued until all arrears are paidonly at the
option of the Publisher
will be inserted at the rate of
Seven Gents line for therst insertion; subsequent
insertions Three-and a-halfeents Aliberal discount
made to quarterly semi-annual and yearly adverti-
sers.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

THE Eliason-Lecompt case, published last
week, is more fully explained in this weeks
issue by c. f. Naudain, of Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

Rev. Mr.. CLYMER.-ThO following, from
the Troy IN. w Daily Times may interest some
smyrnians The lecture OF the Rev j, \, Clymer at
the North Second Street Methodist Church last night
on the Secret Of Success was largely attended and
was in itself most capital sllccoss The different ee
ments that enter into and constitute success in lies
varied work were wisely chosen, and were such as
naturally commended themselves. Mr., c. Is one of
the prominent young clergymcn of the Troy Confer.
enee and Is deservedly popiIlar.n
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

December. Now is the time for farmers
ana stock owners to prepare their animals 10 stand
against the inelemency of this and the ensuing winter
months, which are the most trying 10 their stock
1hs can De done by the Judlcous use of Foutzs Gel
ebrated Horse and Cattle Powders by using Them ae
eording to directions your cattle will be kept In a
sOunq healthy condition free from disease and will
more than repay its cost by the gain in flesh alone
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12
DEATHS.

sIPPLE-In Milford, November 2sth Caleb sipple
aged 25 years
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

Promises kept inspire confidence; and
Dr. Bulls Raby Syrup never promised relief I'm the
diseases of childhood without mt once effectlng it
Hence the popular reliance lpon IT, Price 25 cents
bottle.
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

Senator Kellogg says President Lincoln
said to him q few days before he was shot: .The
leading question In American politics for the next
MY years will be finance With ali possible rever
ence 70 Mr. Lincoln, it Is impossible to helm WISHING
he may prove wretehedIy inaccurafa Fvr,,,ai,.ss
Thityseven years more of tussling with
= doefnl outlook. Mr.. Lincoln had no idea how
neeD finance modern political economist could
crowd into one year, or he would have said f,ftaen
years instead Of fffy. = = ''''esi
Smyrna times., 1877-12-12

Good assortment of Wall Papers, cheap,
at Tschudy's