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Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

The attempt on the life Of the Emperor
of Germany has thrown that empire in
state of great excitement. The spirit OF
Socialism is alarming and Bismarck, in his
hearty hatred of it, is no doubt ready to
turn the present commotion to account,
and thereby secure a more docile legisla-
ture. The firm hold which the Liberals
have on Germany may, however, prove too
strong for him. They have already fore
stalled this appeal to the people by disa-
vowing fellowship with political fanatics,
and offering to pass extraordinary mea-
sures to save and heal the State" They
will have likewise in their favor the proba-
bility that Nobiling will prove to be
lunatic, who would have de6ed all the laws
that human ingenuity can devise. The
over zeal of the authorities may also pro-
woke irritation, and deter the people from
giving them the support they would other
wise deserve. The Reichstag, as now con
stituted, consists of 397 members, who are
chosen by universal suffrage and ballot fol
the term of three years. AS the number
of electors is over S,500,000 the social dis
turbance, which an election, under the
present circumstances, would cause, threat
ems to be veay great.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

THE Potter Investigating Committee Is IN
daily session, butnothing has been positively
developed beyond the showing that poll
tics is dirty pool that very few can 60
into without getting solid. The chief
witness relied on, Anderson, swares so many
ways, that neither party has any confidence
in him. He clearly reveals the fact that
throughout he was working for pay. His
statements and letters however, give the
"visiting statesmen trouble, and causes
them to make doubtful answers to their
personal disadvantage. One ofthe Louisiana
electors, Levisse, testifes that he was offered
100000 to cast his vote for Tilden. 80 far
the man most damanged is Stanly Matthews
who refuses to "rise and explain" " and he
has been subpenaed. There has beer
nothing to compromise President Hayes
with fraud, and the leaders of the investi
CATION say they have no revolutionay
schemes on foot to interfere with his titl'
as President.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

PEAcHEs.-The estimation of peach
crop of 100000 baskets few weeks ago for
this station is brought down now to $4,000,
and they are still falling from the trees.
Wyoming, that promised such large
yield, has reduced the estimate to $4,000
baskets. Some of our farmers that six
weeks ago counted on 5000 baskets, do not
now expect 500 baskets, so destructive has
been the work of the Curculio.
In the neighborhood of Laurel, Delmal
and Westover, the present indications are
favorable for a large crop. At the former
place it is expected that ten car loads daily
will be shipped. Along the line of the
Junction & Breakwater railroad the ship
ments will also be large.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12
THE MARKETS.
MARRIAGES.

DAVIS-VANHORE.-O the ;}0th ult., at the NJ l.
parsonage. Smyrna, by Rev T. H. Haynes Mr. ileiii!
Davis and Miss Rachel Nanliorn, both OF New
Castle co, Del.
McKNATT-THOMAs--l Dover, May >, by, Rev
VIM r. Davis Mr.. c. McKnatt, of Moorton, and Miss
Annie Thomas. Of Dover
VIRDIN-CRAIG-At the Presbyterian parsonage,
Dover, April ~ le7o, by Rev. C. Huntington, Mr.:
William Nirlcn, jr, to Miss Emily Craig, both OF
Kent CO.. Del. .
MIIIS-LON ILOW.--In Wyoming. Monday. May
9th BY Rev. u. ". G. McIntirc, Mr. Nillard r. Mills
to Miss LaUr;t Longfcllow, both Of Wyoming Del.
MONTAGUE-LGFIEN.-At the n. F. EaTSonage'
Mr. Frank Montague to Miss +. V. Loften, both OF
Caroline co. Md. >,
TODD-IIAZZARD-ln Philadelphia a! All Saints +.
Alonzo r. Todd Of Ilila, TO Margaret G., youngest
daughter OF Mrs Lucinda Hazard, OF Scttord, Del
HLACkLIDGE-MUlPNY May }th, in the
East Montgomery Avenue NJ. T. church, by the Rev
Thomas c. Murphy assisted by the Rev. \. Eitten'
house Rev james Backlidge, of the Philadelphia
Conference, To Miss Sallie :. Murphy, daughter OF
the officiating clergyman.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12
For the Smyrna Times.
Our Grievances.

When the House had disposed of the
appropriations we found we were left
out in the cold, but still hopeing there
might be some chance of success, when
the Senators took up the subject. Ac-
cordingly letter was written to Mr. Sauls-
bury by one of our prominent gentle
men, and the contents read and approved
by another of our influential citizens, who
appended few lines, indorsing all the
other had written, accompanied with the
request that the letter should be handed to
Mr.. Bayard. OF course we thought that
our long waiting and ardent desires would
be attended to now successfully. Our
respiration became more natural, and hope
predominated.
We all know that the Messrs. Sauls-
bury are prominently fortunate in their
undertakings, having ruled Delaware for
number of years, and occupied the most
important offices themselves. They are
athletic men, well educated, refined,
talented, orthodox in Methodist theology,
and admirably qualified to be leaders The
three brothers are an incompatible trio,
having rare abilities, and perseverance to
accomplish anything they desire. But, in
this instance it seems the Hon. Senator
cannot serve us, for he looks upon such ap-
preparations as unconstitutional. Strange
indeed if he holds such views, that he
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

THE German capital is now centre of
interest, both as the scene of the attack on
the Emperor William and the city selected
for the meeting of the European Congress.
Berlin is likewise invested with interest as
the place where the campaign against
Socialism is being planned. 1t is consider,
ed certain that the Reichstag will be dis
solved, and that the new elections will be
held in July. Arrests continue, and heavy
penalties are being inflicted for using dis
loyal language. Lord Beaconsfield is or
his way to Berlin to attend the Congress.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

The STRAWBERRY shipments over the Del
aware Railroad this season have gone up to
630 car loads. This would amount to
100000 quarts or l57,500 bushels. The
returns clear of freight and commits
sions have averaged about cents per
quart, which would show the clever sum re-
turned to the Peninsula of $352,S00. AT
. cents per quart, the price Of picking, il
would show that $l0,O80 has gone into the
hands Of the pickers, leaving profit clear
of all expenses to the grower of S342, ,720.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

CUBA.-The latest news. from Havana
gives reason to believe that the long insur-
rec aa ~ an end. Since the proclama-
ton oI the peace conditions it is stated that
over ten thousand of the insurgents have
surrendered, and the close of the war for
independence seems to be at hand. Gen.
Jovel!ar is going home for his reward.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

A CORRESPONDENT in another column can
not understand why Senator Salisbury
should consider it Unconstitutional to
vote small appropriation to improve the
navigation of our own Creek, when he
obtained an appropriation of $4,000 to
build Post Office in Dover where $4,000
would have answered all the requirements.
Perhaps the Honorable Senator can answer
the conundrum.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

Representative Williams voted last week
for the Wood Tariff hill-the passage of
which manufactures say would still further
paralize business-and still the Gazette has
not a word Of commentator for our Rep
resentative.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

F0REIGH.-The German liberals profess to believe
that liberal majority will be returned to the new
Parliament. Bismarck, however, counts on thorough
political revolution Prince Gortschakof has gone to
Berlin. One hundred thousand refugees from Russian
and Bulgarian persecution are in the RhOdoph noun
tains many sick and starving. The acting premier Of
ROumania is a socialist.
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

THE TIMES is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and Pub
Usher, at Smyrna Delaware.
TERMS SUBSCRIPTION year s2OOin advance, or
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No paper
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ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate OF
Seven Cents aline for the first insertion subsequent
insertions Three and ahalfcents Aliberal discount
made to quarterly, semi-annual and yearly adverti
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OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged two cents pei
limo
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

Gold is now flowing in q steady stream into thi,
country from abroad. With an improved G"VGrtmtn
credit foreigners now prefer to Keep I nleI HttIt
bonds and Iay us gold for the balances due on ''l'
Of brcadstuiis, cotton, petroleum, etc
Barn,un'. circus recently took S9s,ooo in y days
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12
DEATHS.

FLUHARTY.-Nc0r MORTON on the 9th inst, John
l.. Fluharty, aged - years.
CLEMENTT-ln ITonkiicld Missouri, on the @rd
inst Joshua r. Clements formerly of North Muir
derkill Hd. Kent co.. Del, aged about - years.
NOEE.-At the residence of her SOn-in-iaw. William
Evans near Wyoming on June 9TH, lS1s. Mrs. Eliza
NIlrl In n - nfh hnr q n
Smyrna times., 1878-06-12

The San Francisco Chronicle says the prospect ot
this time is that the present year will be- by millions
of centals. the most productive Of wheat and other
cereals ever yet experienced by the farmers Of Cali
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Pretty and Young


n every feature but the hair, which had
Il grown white from fever This lady at IS
writesus: al have used Parker's Flair Ralsam
six months and am more than pleased with
It. II has restored the natural brown color of
my hair and given it silky sofness, nicer
than ever before. There is no Dandruff, no
falling hair, and it leaves the scalp so
clean and nice and cool that / am ever so
much pleased, and feel and look like my
self again" Disiufectant properties that
enter chemically into this preparation render
it healing, cleansing and healthful, and the
beautiful, fresh and vigorous hair il produces,
together with its property of restoring the
hair to its natural youthful color, leaving the
head entirely freed from Dandruff, clean and
healthy, surprises no less than it pleases.
Buy bottle from your druggist, Joseph B.
Boyle, or A. II. Huber, Westminster, Nd,
and test its merits, dec 22-1mo
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Excitement in Washington.

A Washington letter says Very great ex-
element has prevailed here since SATURDAY.
because of the terrible outrage perpetrated
upon a young lady in the eastern part of the
city, just after dark last Friday evening, the
second case of the kind within two weeks. The
citizens of that section have become very Sc
riously alarmed, and movements are now
progressing for the organization of a vigilance
committee to patrol the streets and put an
end to such shameful deeds of violence as
have shocked the entire community within a
few weeks. 1t is plainly apparent to every
one that great necessity exists r. n strong in
crease of the police force OF 1te city, and
particularly east of the Capitol.
Two negroes were arrested, Saturday, on
suspicion of having committed the assault,
and but for the strong protests of the police,
who assured the crowd that had gathered in
the vicinity of the arrest that there were pro-
liabilities of the proper parties not being in
their custody, II IS very certain that summary
punishment would have been visited upon at
least one of the arrested persons, then and
there. The victim of the shameful assault is
still very much Frustrated and is unable to
identify her assaiant. An Indignation meet
ing was held at the Presbyterian church, on
Eighth street, on Saturday evering 1t was
largely attended by the respectable and infu-
entail element of the neighborhoOd, and
though the proceedings were characterized by
earnestness and determinationthere was moth
ing like riot manifested. Many of the speak
ers referred to the fact that their wives and
daughters had been grossly insulted by rowing
bands of reckless negroes, and it was a com
mon occurrence for their ears to be polluted
by ribald songs and obscene jests, shouted by
these shiftless negroes, seeming for their es-
pecial benefit The time had come for them
to take steps for their own protection, and
something must be done at once. In the
course of the remarks some one asked ''where
is Judge Lynch?'' and was comforted with
the answer from the chairman that if the gull
ty party in either of the recent assaults was
found, Judge Lynch would do his work with
out any prompting.
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MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides parents
near Westminster, on the LIST Of January, by
the Rev. Jno. A. Earnest, Mr.. Harry A. Mil
Ter and Miss Barbara Z. Bankert, both of
this county.
On the 18th of December, in Littlestown,
by Rev. John Ault, Mr.. Amos Lease, of this
county, and Miss Mandilla Sheely, of Adams
county, Pa
On the 23d of December, by the same, Mr.
". n. Forney and Mrs. Margaret Angel, both
of this county.
At the q. B. Parsonage, Littlestown, De-
cember 10th, by the Rev. K. II. Whitlock,
Mr. John I. Clingan and Miss Mary Z. Whit
more, both of this county.
December 18th, 1877, By Rev. E. ]. Metz
Ter, Hamilton II. Bair, of this county, and
Miss Amanda NJ. Shoemaker, of Frederick
county.
On the 23d ult, by Rev. John Ault, W.
u: Forney and Mrs. Margaret Angel, both of
this county.
On the 10th uli., in Littlestowu, by Rev.
X II. Whitlock, John I. Clingan and Miss
Mary Whitmore, both of this county.
On the 10th ult., at the same place, by the
same, Pere Winchester and Miss Kate Z.
White.
On the 23d ult, at NJ. E. parsonage, in
Hanover, by Rev. A. r. Miller, David H.
kirchuf, of Adams county, Pa, and Miss
Louisa A. Jones, of this county.
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NGORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF A VALUABLE
Lot Of Land Near Westminster.

PY virtue of power Of sale contained in
- a mortgage from Jesse F. Arnold and
Mary E. j. Arnold his wife, to the undersign-
ed, bearing date April 2, 1875, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records of
Carroll county, in Liber F. 7. S., No. 8, folio
43S, &c, / will sell at Public Sale, at the
Court House door in Westminster, to the
highest bidder, or
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9Th, 1878,
at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, all that part of a tract of
land called browns Plague Resurveyed,"
situate, lying and being in Carroll county,
Maryland, containing One and one-half Acre
OF Land, more or less, being a part of Lot
No. 16, as designated on the plat of Edward
LYnch's land, bought from Michael Baugh-
man, and being the same tract OF lot of land
which the said Jesse F. Arnold obtained from
Edward Lynch and wife, by deed bearing date
May Is, 1872, and recorded among the Land
Records of Carroll county, in Liber ]. B. B.,
No. AZ, folio 2, &c. This land is about one
half mile from Westminster. near the Toll
Gate on the Uniontown Turnpike Road. The
Lot is enclosed by good paling fence, and
is in goo3 state Of cultivation.
Terms Of SdIe,-Cash, or if desired By the
purchaser, one-half cash, and the balance in
SIX months, on note with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale.
SUSAN ARNOLD, Mortgage.
CHAs. u. REIFsNIDER, Solicitor.
J. N. Yfngling, AHctiOHeer. dec lots
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MANCHESTER FrExs--There was quite an excite
menf in town on New Years morning. ocessioned BY
upon the person OF Eliza Weitzel aged about twelve
years step-daughter OF Frederick KoeneF, residing
about four miles east of this place Reich Is ma
tive Of Germany. Is forty years old has been IN this
country about i've years. married about hiteeil
months ago, and lived with his wife from me ume
of his marriage until the latter part Of last septei-
Der, when he left her. and made his home with MI
koener. According % hcsatement OF the girl the
repeated on the sd q last month. Mr.. and Ms.
kOener being absent both occasions, leaving the
girl In the power OF the monster who compelled her
threats that she did not make the fact known until
last Monday morning when her mother Inaae ais-
coyeries which led 70 inquiries that brought out an
account Of the affair. Mr. Koener went Immediately
% have the offender arrested. but the warrant was
not placed in the hands Of the officer until Monday
evening. and at late hour on Monday night Con-
stable Burns proceeded 10 the house Of koener
town. where he was kept in custody until Tuesday
morning, when he had hearing before Justice Mot
Ter and was committed for the action OF the Grand
Jufy The child was very much bruised hy ner as
sailant, and complained. but would not tell the
of her injuries until questioned By her mother
Enamel Lutheran sunday School gave an enter
tainment consisting Of declarations, dialogues, &c
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings OF last week
IN the lecture room OF the church They reAiized
about $40 which VII be appropriated 20 the purchase
Levi iair sold his property situate about two miles
south OF this place, 70 Ms NJ A. Aenchey, ior seo
SuRPRIsE.-Dr. S. B. Souiherland's family
was greatly alarmed on New Years Eve by
large company of people gathering about
his house and then entering, when, upon the
Doctors appearance, and the familiar faces
of friends shining in light, the object of the
gathering was understood. The members Of
his congregation M. p Church, desiring to
cheer his home, replenish his larder, and tes-
tify to their appreciation of his labors and the
ties that bind them as brethren, had used this
means of expression. r. B. Norment, Jr.,
made the presentation speech in few pleas
ant words, to which DIR. Switzerland respon-
ded in his usual happy manner. A general
intercourse between friends, kindly shake
of the hand, many good wishes, and the gath
ering dispersed, leaving behind them substan
tial proofs of their call.
A violent snow-storm set in yesterday
morning, and from the force of the wind the
snow must be very much banked. The storm
abated about ten o'clock
There was decided change in the weather
ON Wednesday night A snow squall passed
over this vicinity lasting only a few minutes.
Elias Marker has been appointed Janitor
Of the Court House by the County Commits
sioners, vice VIM. S. Brown.
Get your ice houses ready so that you will
lose no time in filling them, when the ice is
Of sufficient thickness.
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The MERRY MAsKERs.-0n New Year
Eve, party of ladies and gentlemen, well
masked and disguised, went from house TO
house singing carols, taking with them mis-
sionary box for contributions 10 the children
OF the poor. Several dollars were realized,
and had their object been better understood,
the amount would have been largely increas-
ed. On New Years Day eleven handsome
New Year Gifts were distributed to poor but
deserving children, and their little hearts
were made glad through the efforts Of the
Merry Minstrels on New Years Eve, who. in
the midst of their mirth, failed not to practice
the golden precept, ssTo do good and to dis
tribute forget not :" The leader of the mas
queraders desires us to return thanks to the
generous contributors to the fund for the
benefit of the children of the poor. We give,
below, the song which they sang with such
pleasing effect on that occasion:
Here we come wassailing
Among the leaves so green,
Here We come wandering,
50 fair TO be seen.
cHoRUs-Love and Joy come TO you,
And TO you your waSsafl TOO;
And God bless you and send you
happy new year.
Our waxsail-cup Is made
% the rosemary tree,
and 80 Is your beer
We are not daily beggars
That beg from door to door,
But we are neighbor's children
Whom you have seen before.-cHo.
Good Master and good Mistress,
As you sit by the fire,
Pray think Of US poor children
Who are wandering in the mire.-cHo.
We have a little purse
Made OF ratehings leather skim
We want some of your small change
To line Il well within.-cHO.
Call up the Butler of this house,
Put on his golden ring:
Let him bring glass OF beer,
And the better we shall sing.-CHo.
Bring us out a table
And spread Ii with cloth:
Bring Us out a nouldy cheese,
And some your Christmas loaf-CHo.
God bless the Master OF this house,
Likewise the Mistress too;
And all the little children
That round the table go.-CHo.
ar nmst.s.~ - .-xt1 ~s-....1.
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HardWar |!
ANDREW N. STEPHAN.

ANDREW N. STEPHAN,
SUCCESSOR TO RElFSRIDER & STEPHAN,
"ILL continue the Hardware business OF
w the late firm at the old stand CORNER
MAIN AND LIBERTY STREETS, WESTMINSTER,
and has on hand and will continue to keep at
all times full stock of
Builders Hardware,
Nails, Spikes, Locks, Screws, Window Glass,
dc.
Coachmaker's Material,
Hubs, Spokes, Rims, Ducks, Drills, Oil
carpet, Bolts, Axles, Springs, BOwes, and
Ready Made Wheels.
Blacksmith's Supplies,
Iron, Nail Rods, Cast Steel, Old Car Steel,
Horse Shoes, Steel Fire Hoop, Band and
Sheet Iron, Anvils, Bellows Blowers, Vices,
Screw Plates, Rasps, Bolts, Nuts, &c.
Saddler's Hardware,
Buckles, Rings, Bride Bits, Webbing, Hand
Parts, Gigtrees, Hames, Harness, Leather, &c.
Painters Material,
Oils, White Lead, Varnishes, Colors, Brushes
and Bradley's, Ready Mixed Paints.
Carpenters and WOodworker's Tools,
Planes, Hatchets, Chisels, Augers, Braces,
Draw Knives, Hand Axes, Plane and Brace
Bits, Mill, Circular, Cross Cut and Hand
Saws, Rules, Squares, Gauges, &c.
Housekeeper's Articles,
Tubs, Churns, Buckets, Coffee Mills, Ladies',
Knives and Forks, Spoons, Flat Irons.
Depot For
The Celebrated Excelsior Cook Stove, Heat
ing and Parlor Stoves.
Farmers Supplies,
Forks, Shovels, Spades, Mattocks, Picks,
Hoes, Rakes, Hames, Traces, Breast, Halter
and Cow Chains, Leather Betting, Axes.
Agent for the Celebrated Kanawha Cucum
Der Pumps.
Leather,
Hemlock and Spanish Sole, Calfskins, Kips
and Upper Leather, Sheep Skins, and Shoe
Finding.
ReVolvers,
Guns, Razors, Pocket Knives.
All the above and innumerable other goods
at lowest Cash Prices. dec 22-tf
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Ratification Notice.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
December Term, 1877.
Estate of John K. Zimmerman, decd.
ON application it is ordered this 24th day
~ Of December, 1877, that the sale of the
Real Estate of John K. Zimmerman, late OF
Carroll county, deceased, made by Henry l..
Zimmerman, Executor of the last will and
testament of said deceased, and this day re-
ported to this Court by the said Executor, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause be shown
to the contrary on or before the 4th Monday,
18th day OF January next; provided COPY OF
this order be inserted for three successive
weeks in some newspaper printed and pub
lished in Carroll county, before the Sd Mon
day, 2lst day of January next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
twenty-five hundred dollars (S25O0.)
True eopy,-Test:
HENRY E. BELTZ,
dec 29-3t Register of Wills.
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DIVIDEND.

Union National Bank of Westminster,
December Is, 1877.
HNHE President and Directors of this Bank
Il have this day declared a Semi-annual
DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER CENT.
upon the Capital Stock of the Bank, PAYABLE
on or after Monday, January 7th, 1878.
State Taxes paid by the Bank
J. w. Herring,
dec post Cashier.