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Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

When Gov. Vance was canvassing the
North Carolina mountain district for Con-
gress in 80 he found at one of his appoint
ments an immense audience, and one in
genious mountaineer who had taken adj
vantage of the occasion to set up a
menagerie exhibition with one rattlesnake
in a glass case. The exhibitor stood at the
door and drummed up his audience with a
set speech, while long fiddler added to
the interest of the two-headed snake show
within. After the speaking was over in
the evening, the Governor approached the
snake shanty, put down his ten cents and
walked in. His disgust was great when he
heard the man on the outside cry out {:
"Oh yes! ladies and gentlemen, come this
way and see the greatest curiousities in the
world, the two-headed snake and Zeb.
Vance, both for ten cents-come this way,''
&c.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

A youth refused to take pill. His
crafty mother thereupon secretly placed
the pill in preserved pear and gave it to
him. Presently she asked "Tom, have
you eaten the pear?" He replied: eyes
mother; all but the seed"
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20
BREAKwATER & FRANKFORT AND WORCESTER r. r.
NDRTHWARD SoI-TuV,pD

Passengers from Delaware Railroad connect at Har-
rington at l203 p. NJ. with train making connection
with Steamers for New York which leave Iewcs on
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at p. NJ. Steam
en have good accommodations for freight and pas
sengers Rates oftare and freight very low
Trains connect in the morning at Lewes. DEL for
all points named above on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and saturdays with Steamers that left Pier 81 North
River, New York, al 3 p. NJ. the day before.
A. BROWN, Gen Fr't d Pass. Agt J. IL B., b. & F.,
and w. Railroads.
II; A: BOURNE, Gen. supt. o. D. s S. Co 1877 Green
wich ST., n. Y.
THOMAS GROOM, supt. J. & B. R. r., Lewes, Del.
JOHN L. MAPES, Supt. & F., 4 W. Roads, Berlin
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

1t is said that very few railroad employees
are killed during their first years work.
After they think they know all about a
railroad they become less careful.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

Boston ha ordered that no fire works
shall be used within her limits on the
Fourth Of July. and New York has lust
followed sur +" 'Iding the firing off of
any KIND Oi nro works in the streets though
arrangements are made for fine pyrotechnic
displays in several squares.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

A tall man having rallied friend on
the shortness of his legs, the friend re-
Piled: My legs reach the ground-what
more can yours do?"
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

An exchange remarks that parasols are
like loaves of bread-the smaller they are
the more they cost.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

A well moulded arm is prettier without
bracelets, besides, they are no so liable to
scratch fellows ear.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

If Augustus gives Angelina a pair of
earrings, need they necessarily be called
beau-Gus jewelry.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

A lady, inclined to firt, says men are
like cold, easily caught, but very hard to
get rid Of
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20
ARTIYE.

SMYRNA BRANCH IRA
above. leave Smyrna for CT
P. NJ. Leave Clayton for 81
$40, p. ". to make connects
South) from Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20

AINS.-AdditiOnal to those
aytOn lO.4j, \. NJ. and 7.il.
myrna 7.25, A. NJ, 2.l0, and
ion with trains (North and
II. T. KENNEY. Snn't.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20
Phila., Viii. & Bait. r. R.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
SORTHwARD.

On and after MONDAY, May 1ith, 1871, (sundays
eXccptcd) trains will leave as follows:
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20
Maryland & Delaware II. Il.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
GOING SOUTH.

On and after MONDAY, March 18TH 1877 trains will
run daily as follows, Sunday excepted
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20
$40 REWARD.

Will pay the above Reward for the apprehension
oi lne party or parties who attempted 10 bore holes
Inrough the window shutters of the Hamilton * Cum
minis store, ON Tuesday night 22d inst
GEO. w. CUMMINS, sR,
may zo-zm Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1877-06-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

0he week in your own town. Terms and 81 outfit
UUU free. II. HALLETT IL CO., Portland Maine
National Republican., 1877-11-27
cnILDRES's o vercoats, at ErsEMAN's, 7th and E.
Hotel Arrivals,


HUNTSVILLE Ala; James II Jones and Jos b Stewart,
New sans aa'GS GsS GwS 6a1.cn ASdOs a
Troy, Pas Chas Laneyear, Nv; o v Dallas, Albany,
Snssr 5Sh f%Ept snS Se% 5os A sarr
Rhasa RnS md w cT R6son aa at:S sSsi T. hSasy a
q n9oth, y Eo5s,S, S,S,n and viz. EPgISnd;
zandt and p " styrners, PhiiadeipiIa; L o Gorhert
aud wife, camden; 4 j caldwell Dubuque; II q Hui.
vi nnd a. Sn va A.h%an nnS Sna and
Parker, Psitsye; Ashley ley and M u scott phiia-
Fla.
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ana b pink, fT Days Nsy rSyisi, Va; Gsp,
Mass Is Tni,S GScm, mt X; 9Y Yoo%s rs Reed. Nd
sisf f'asnnnssa aRiSSn, fG JOHN. Va Baehsnan
"IsaR 1ns fa
Eli bi Nd; sGsT"S Sariin Eli rfa''00d VI DR. II
MSfPSS % Ros.op % wharton. fS!ls,Iei eRSi% > I Nor
sS ssa FRA Rs'
philrdelphla D Bates and HIS McComb, Delaware
and Mrs il n Twomby, NY, '''
ps.I "a P GHTs MasT.y MssIssy G' cGqs
s Lasdss: - \ Galley s9d J TSEi5oy, rs i
MMSeS S sH TSGd RI London hSe;ifa g Sn II
v vs. sratcs' Nd and 4 i . jacobs, SY. ~ ~ v '''" "
Ariington. r. Gibbs, u 8 Minister to Peru; F Ker
otSofp iiGas InssnEs EsHeS'f S TS6%p
rd % 'PS T sIES
| ii Hall, NY.
dnpsrtqI;-,Parker Sisters, n Y. Mr. MazIpas and
TiS., Mr. MollaId and VIE Mr pppIsn and wife Mi,'
o'Noii, PHI aieiphis; j Riley city -
National Republican., 1877-11-27
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITr NOTES.

-Roose sends New York papers In advan &C.
Miss Annie Story will act in Baltimore
next week.
The old wagon body against the Treasury
looks out Of place.
The Senate galleries were crowded at an
early hour yesterday.
A man cannot drive into BabcOcks little
lake with mpunity nowadays.
Boys were gambling on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., above Seventeenth street yesterday.
When will the chariot drivers learn that
x is not the whole Of life TO driver
Many men found employment yesterday,
1n gathering drin wood from the Potomac.
Tho cold-water movement has reached
our city; let the friends Of temperance rejoice!
--"Seekers" are beginning to make things
lively in the colored churches in the northwest
The ladies Of the First Presbyterian
Church are preparing for festival 10 be held in
Masonic Hall next month.
The reporter, with his note book, was en-
gagged yesterday on the south side Of tho Avenue,
reducing water TO matter"
Tho new building of the modern Gothic
Style at the Deaf Mute Asylum erected at cost OF
100000, is almost ready TOR occupancy.
We might speak Of the appearance Of the
Washington Monument In Its aQuaous setting, but a
loke on this subject would be too original.
The boys had good time yesterday sail
g RATS, &c., and SO do not let US regret the other
little Inconvenience resulting from the ffeshet
An Olu SCNentn-stTttt uuOrneu WIN
The Opera. House bill boards and posters attracted
considerable attention on tho Avenue yesterday.
"A dilapidated negro stuck his head in a
utore door on the Avenue yesterday and asked for
. "hour barrel to make chicken-coop TO put a
pig in"
is the Patrick Powers who was attacked
BY rutrans on street sunday morning the same
Ean who marked his coat by sewing two peas in
he lining?
Several houses are being put up In the
neighbOrhoOd of the printing office The residents
are calling for lamp'po and this Is what they
call progress.
DO you know" gushed q young school
girl of ten 10 friend on the street, that at our
school, If you don't drop your s'atepencil on the
hoor for whole week, you get five merit marks?"
The Washington City Bible Society met
last evening AT the Depository but. as there was a
iim attendance, motion to adjourn was carried.
The next meeting will be on tho evening Of De
oember 81.
A course of lectures, embracing science
Snd literature, accompanied by calcium light Illus
trstiUns. will be given ut the Hamlue Church. cor.
ner of Ninth and streets, commencing tonight
The Secretary Of the Navy and others will partci'
PATE In the exercises
"A runaway horse, driven by lady dragged
4go-cart. propelled by negro. two squares ycster'
Gay morning The negro and lady both held on
tefusng to call time, and the spectators were
cruelty deprived of the pleasure Of witnessing a
Air match by meddllng interloper who stopped
&e horse on q street. AL bets were al once de-
GlaTed of.
National Republican., 1877-11-27

Police Court.

sourt.
United States cases.-Nace Lee stole lot of
rubber hose from Julius Pach and was sent to jail
for thirty days. Isabella Stokes q blanket thief
will also spend thirty days in Jail. John Connell
assaulted Patrick Connell, but was dismissed for
want of prosecution. noLe pros. was entered in
the case Of Berta Smith charged with stealing $40
from Maurice Wright Mark b Whteside con-
tributed ss7b to the District treasury for assanlng
Louis Auerbach. Cornelius Carter, charged with
the larceny Of pair Of reins from James i. Mari,
will spend Christmas in jail. George, alias John
Stewart, stole a shovel from John Whiting, and
will also spend the, the holiday, in Jail: John
cents. The Judge after hearing the statement
,hg 10 Ssy be %"oS wSch was 80 pad i bV %
spectator, and the defendant was discharged. Ben
Iamin Bryant assaulted Daniel Johnson, and was
fined $40 or thirty days in jail William Ware was
charged with stealing some bags and ice cream
plates from william Glasscock for which he paid
SO, sllas Taylor, charged with stealing curry
could not be proven. Mark +. Scott charged with
engaging In an afIray dismissed. James simons
assaulted Margaret Foster with brick, by which
her eye was bunged and her lip split open. Hewlll
spend six months in Jail. Charles Turner. ham
thief fined $40 or thirty days for stealing ham
from Charles Koler. lie was also charged with
stealing a lot of sausage meat and two hams from
Frank Augenstisfer, for which he will spend six
months In jail
District cdsts-Gassaway Ford Indecent exposure
paid s. Nelson J. Reynolds, same; paids5 James
A. Kingsley, same; paid 81. John Hart violating
hack law paid S.. D. J. Smith. profanity; handed
over V. Robert Bsyliss, violating hack law paid
81. Michael Mickey, loud and bOisterous In front
of National Hotel; fined IS. Mary. Thurston, a
yagrant, was sent down for thirty days. French
Ross. a cOlored SPORT, whose place Is on street
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest
was arraigned on the charge Of keeping gambling
house. The evidence not being sufficient, the de
fendant was discharged. The witnesses four in
| number, win were found in the room where the
| alleged gambling was carried on, were then ar
raigncd Ns vagrants, but HIS Honor decided to dis
| miss them.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
$40 BEAVER overcoats. ErsrsAS's, 7th and f.
Distressing Accident to a washington Lad,

The many friends of Miss Appaline Alex
ander will be panied to learn that she met with q
most painful accident last Thursday, at Pough.
keepsIe y. Y, where she is attending school. 1t
seems that she, with other young ladies, were tax.
hair, which was hanging loose down her back
caught fire and before 1t could be oNtinguished the
flames had burned almost all the hair from her head
besides badly burning her about the back. chest
and arms, The accident, while not IN the least
dangerous Is nn exceedingly painful one, and will
require long and patient nursing. Mrs Alexander
was Immediately telegraphed for, and left for
Poughkeepsie on the first train
National Republican., 1877-11-27
Report of the Grand Jury.

The foreman of the grand jury submitted a
report of the work done by that body. They were
in session IS days, examined 1853 witnesses, and
found l72 indictments classified rs follows: Muir
der rape g. burglary IA, forgery H. false pretenses
4, personal violence upon a member OF the police
force 7, robbery s. keeping gamingtabls L. assault
with intent to kill 81 poddling without license l.
perjury l, house-burning s. receiving stolen prop.
ssrty / purloining poss'aGe, /, iI6tl larceny
Attention is called to the absence Of any law
providing punishment for the fOrcib!e breaking
and found 1t in good condition At tho work
house they found nen women, and children
thieves and prostitutes, all huddled together In a
loathsome, filthy mess of rags yermin, and dirt
While speaking disparagngy of the institution no
reflection is cast upon the management.
Justice Macarthur cOmplimented the grand
jury for the faithful aud efficient manner in which
they had performed their duties. and then dis,
charged them from further serylce.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
Indictments and DIsmissaIs.

The grand jury yesterday came into court
with the following indictments and dsmissas:
Frank White, petit larceny, second ofcnse, two
cases) Frank Freeman, petit larceny, second
oftense; Mary A. johnson, petit larceny, second
ofiense two cases3 Adolphus Burgess, petit lar.
ceny. second offcnse; Richard Burnett, petit lar
ceny, second ofcnse; Henry Carter, larceny;
George Harris, larceny; William Norton, larceny:
Charles Lans on, llrceny; James Carter, house
burning; Horstio Ribey assault with intent to kill
IIusterd purloining postage stamps Annie Jack.
son aud William Newton, forgery Anthony Brooks,
forgery Charles =. Iushaw forgery; Cert Solomon,
gerry.
The following were dismissed: G. d. Smith.
keeping gaming table; J. NJ. Wllboro, grand lar.
ceny; Henry Charlton, petit larceny.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
$3.50 ovERcoAr. EsEMAs Bros, cor 7th and T.
Donation Party for Christian Women.


There will be donation party at the Home,
Thirteenth street. between and =, tomorrow
afternoon and evening, from three TO nine o'clock
where the managers Of the Women's Christian As.
soCiAtion will thankfully receive contributions of
money groceries, clothing &c The indemtigable
labors Of the active members OF this charitable
association the truly benevolent character Of their
work In relieving the suffering and providing q
home for homeless and friendless children, the
faithful administration of It's affairs, the empty
treasury and approaching inclemency Of winter,
all emphasize this appeal
The enjoyment Of our Thanksgiving can but be
enhanced by the consciousness of having cOntr-
buted means of comfort and happiness TO those
destitute and fricMdless women and children.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
s5 ovERooAr. EIsENAs BROS, 7th and X.
Death Of Bishop e. NJ. Marvin.

Death Of Bishop E. NJ. Marvin.
The residents of this city, especially the
members Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South will regret to hear Of the dc ath Of Bishop T.
N. Marvin, of that church. This eminent and
worthy divine died in st. Louis, No., yesterday
morning at ten o'clock. He was regarded as one OF
the most powerful pulpit orators In tho church to
which he belonged, and only recently returned
from missionary tour around the world. He was
greatly beloved both by the members Of his church
and those belonging to other faiths, His funeral
will take place tomorrow, from the Centenary
Church, Rev. DR.. Taylor, pastor, and there will
doubtless be large attendance TO do honor 10 his
memory.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
ORITUARH
Cant, John A, Clark,

The late John A. Clark, Of the Warrant Di-
vision, United States Treasury Department whose
death was announced in these columns as occur
ring In this city tho morning Of the I'D instant
was son Of Aaron Clark one OF tho former may
ors Of New York City. Deceased was q great IA
vorite there In his youth. Having emigrated to
California, he was for some years deputy county
recorder of San Francisco, Cal. Ho organized
and for long time commanded the San Francisco
City Guards" and host OF his old comrades, still
in California will sorrow at his death. Capt Clark
had been connected with the Treasury Department
since July, 1875, and during his residence In this
city had made many warm friends. The body was
ment,
National Republican., 1877-11-27
BOYS Oyercoats. EIsENAS's, Tth and y.
Miss Emma Thursby

Was among the many callers who paid their
respects u tho President and Mrs Hayes yesterday.
She was received with much coriiaity, and Mrs.
HAYES expressed herself bong gratihed with u
visit from one Of whom she had heard 50 much as
singer and as n shining light in social circles
Miss ThurSby was shown through the mansion,
snd visited the conservatory, in company with Mrs.
Hayes and Miss Platt, who Is guest a. the Execu.
tive Mansion. The visit was most pleasant one,
and upon leaving Miss Thursby extended an invi.
tation to Mrs Hayes aud the President to be pres
sntp the concert this evening. which invitation
was Is cordially accepted as Il was offered.
National Republican., 1877-11-27

A Novel Direction.

A Novel Direction.
There came to tho Held -for-Postage Divis-
lon" of the Dead. Letter ONCE yesterday o letter
bearing the following inscription:
Heloa Uncle Sam, let me go In your mails,
As I've taken notion 10 ride on the rails
To Illinois State and there let me stop,
And In Mclean County Just let me drop;
In Leroy post. Office, there let me lay
Until Judson r. King takes me away
Below this the postmaster, gfted with an equal
share Of sarcasm and poetry, had written:
Played out my dear boy;
There's no use of talking;
1fyou can't pay your way
You'll have to try walking.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
The Briant-Craig Trial.
A WITNESS ADMITTING THAT HE COMMITTED
PERJURY,


The third week of the trial of George W.
Briaut and William Craig, indicted for presenting
a fraudulent claim against the United States Coy.
ernment, was commenced before Justice Mac
Arthur yesterday
The counsel on both sides were present, also the
defendants.
The testimony was resumed by recalling Capt.
John Williams, whose examination was not con-
cluded on Saturday. He stated that he received
letter from Col. Craig at Dallas, Texas In May,
1875, and subsequently returned It to that gentle
man In this city.
number of kilograms that passed between the
witness and Col. Craig were here read and put in
evidence.
The witness said that he was at Dallas when he
received the first dispatch and the $3.50, He then
went to Dennison, Texas, and received $50 more at
that place Then he went 10 81, Louis. Col. Craig
agreed TO pay his expsnses but did not do II, and
National Republican., 1877-11-27
SIS ovERCoArs EIsEMAs BROS, 7th and K.
Temperance .aIass-Meeting.

A very interesting temperance mass. meeting
was held at the Sixth Presbyterian Church last
night. Mr.. Charles Nye presided, with Rov. Dr.
Noble, Mr.. George Savage, Jack Reynolds, and DIR.
Harvey on the platform. Large delegations were
present from the Jonadab and Dash Away socie.
ties. Various persons told their experience includ
ing Mr., MichOl. Gen. Hayward, OF Indiana, enter.
tanned the large audience for an hour. Over hun.
dred persons ilgned the pledge.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
FANCY plaid listers, Ei,ENAS BIOS, 7th and E.
Torchlight Procession.

The well known and enterprsing firm OF
Ran Bros equipped a goodly number Of small
street Arabs last evening with large luminRtions,
pearlng varied advertisements of their bushes on
Seventh street, and to the inspiring strains Of the
festive brass band marched the aforesaid small
boys, with their banners, through the principal
streets OF the city. The novel advertising dodge
Slresdy immense business done by the Nessrs
kaG
National Republican., 1877-11-27
Still Another burglary,

At an carly hour yesterday morning some
unknown men broke in the window on the NJ street
side of Mr.. Yewclrs grocery store corner Of Ninth
and NJ streets, but were frightened of before their
object was attained A short time aitGrward, how
the premises, and the money drawer which con
tanned about Sl2 In change, was rtCd aud left
~pennilcss,' Nothing else was taken, and II is
supposed that the burglars were frightened off and
not given time for further depredHtiOns. 1t is a
strange thing that merchants will insist on leaving
money In the cash drawer over night, when thclls
are Of such common occurrence.
National Republican., 1877-11-27
NEW ADTERTISEMENTS.

Aimee-National Theatre.
Grand concert-Lincoln Hall.
Opera -House-New company.
Nanted-Position as noverness.
Sale Of oil paintings by B. C. Brooker,
Postponement OF sale Of old furniture.
For rent-Room, 1910 Tenth street northwest.
For rent-Room,, 2O6 New Jersey avenue south.
east.
Social Lodge, No. l, r. A. A. NJ. will meet Decem'
Der 9.
Branch Of the Philadelphia Electropathio Insti.
tuition.
National Republican., 1877-11-27

the Government paid the bill to enable tn. wit.

the Government paid the bill to enable the wit
ness TO obtain his trunk.
When the witness came 10 this city, In July. 1875,
nothing had been said as TO what pay Col. Craig
would give hin. Amer his arrival they had con-
versations, and there was an understanding be-
tween them, but no amount was stated. He gave
the witness In all $3.50 Tho day the claim was
paid Col. Craig gave him 500 In the store at the
corner OF Tenth and d streets and q receipt was
given for H. Col. Craig purchased him q suit Of
cInfhas and tOId
National Republican., 1877-11-27
JOHN ]. FULLER,
bS II street northwest.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. %, 1877.
W r. DowSEy, EsQ.-DEAR SIR: Before adopting
your valuable invention was q frequent sufferer
from the backfow sewage matter, which on sew
ernl occasions was the cause Of tenants leaving my
houses but am happy to say that since the intro
duction OF your trap. although We have had SOW
cral heavy storms my premises have on no occa.
sion been flooded. Respectfully. yours,
MRS MARGARET FLYNN,
a26 First street, corner Of X northwest.
Fof further particulars call on or address the in
ventor, W, i. Downey b07 Fourteenth street, oppo-
site Willards Hotel.