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Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

THE situation in the East is very much as
last week. Russia and Great Britain are
both busy at war preparations while the
negotiations are in progress. Russia has
strongly fortified her position near Con-
stantinople, and evidently believes that
England means war as soon as she is ready.
The indications are growing more warlike.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

The Madonna Miniature (new style) and
Satin Photographic lat Bradford's Smyrna, Del.
If you want Pumps, go to Tschudy's; he
has a big lot and sells them cheap.
If you want Coat, Pants, Vest. or Suit
go and see the assortment of Fashions and
Suitings, at Fowler's.
The Pro?t efhe Pudding IS in tie tasting not
N tie Llo,ciag there is about a.-Respectiully
referyou to those whom have cut and made
Clothing for in regard to the style, fit, cut
and make. No obligation to take a gar
ment ordered if not perfectly satisfactory.
No occasion to say l would willingly give
$40 dollars more if my coat was cut as
wanted it, if it is not cut and made as you
wanted it. ask you to leave it on my
hands and don't try to coax you into be-
! lieving it is. did not start this business
with the intention Of driving cid citizens
out, but with the intention of keeping our
money at home. Remember | have the
best trimmings and that is proved. | make
the best work at no higher figures than
slopshop. Time will tell the truth. Call
and see me. S. l.. Kahn, Main ST., Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

THERE is no better index Of the drift of
opinion as to the chances OF war between
Great Britain and Russia than the opera
tions of the Produce Exchange from day to
day. The advance in wheat, corn and
pork shows that men who are best informed
believe war to be probable.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

OVER two hundred and fifty petitions in
bankruptcy have been filedwithin the past
four days in various parts Of the Union, in
anticipation of the repeal of the law. This
rush of business tends to confirm the gen.
eral opinion that great part of the bank.
ruptcy cases with which the Courts are
loaded down is originated in fraud of the
rights of creditors.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

THE " TIMES is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT D. HOFFECKER, Editor and Pub
Usher, at Smyrna Delaware.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-On year 81. 100 i'll advance, or
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No paper
discontinued until all arrears paid-only at the
option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate OF
SeVen Cents alne for the first insertion subsequent
insertions Three and a-halfcents Alibera discount
made to quarterly, semi-annual and yearly adverti
sers
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

Ten gears Of Horrible T6rtuc.-Mrs. Sarah
Hanlon, of East SD street. New York for ten years
bore patiently as she could, the agony of leg
swollen TO four times its natural SIZE which red
and raw. and from which constantly Oozed blister
to complete soundness Sold by all druggists. Jas. p
Hofleeker, Agent Smyrna, Del. Trial size p cents
Send for pamphlet.
DIR. GILES, AL Sixth Avenue n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01
DEATHS.

WIISoN-Near Delany's Chapel, on the 25th ult.
J. b. Wilson, aged 10 years.
WILSoN.-Near seyersons Church, April 18th, 1875
Ralph infant SON of r. O. p. and Molle L. Wilson,
aged year, ? months and IA days.
PIERsoN.At Persons Corner, April 25th 1878. Mr.
William Pierson ST., in the seth year of mis- age.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

The reports of grain crops from all parts
of the United States continue to be un-
usually favorable, and there is promise of
an unusually early harvest. Foreign ad-
vices are not so favorable. The weather in
European countries so far this season has
been particularly unpropitious for growing
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

The opening of the permanent exhibi.
ton at Philadelphia has been postponed
until the 10th Of May, by which time it il
anticipated the Preparations will be fully
completed for very attractive exhibition
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

Two thousand operatives are out of en-
ployment at Fall River, Mass, by the stop
page of the Border City and Sycamore
mills. They will have mass meeting next
Saturday,
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

The TARIFF BILL.-The New York Tri.
June prints what is claimed to be care
fully prepared canvass of the House, which
indicates that Mr.. Woods tariff has no
chance of success. The count shows that
the number of Representatives against the
bill is l56, those in favor 1876.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

Try the experiment. Give one table
snooufl of Foutzs Horse and Cattle Powders TO one
OF your MIX Cows every other day. and you VIII soon
see the increase Of milk
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

Country life. fresh air, and bathing are
m verv well hut If YOU want 10 cleanse your system
thoroughly use few bottles Of Dr. Bulls Blood Mix
fure.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01
BY TIE AUTHOR.

There's " Little Yaler Wagon" cruising all about
this town.
And one object of its owner is, to keep the prices
down: i
'Tis a great accommodation, such we've never had
before ~
lfyou wish to understand this thing just call at wor-
den's Store.
And give to them your order for such things as YOU
may need,
You then can see that wagon 20 with everlasting
speed.
You may order almost anythng-youn find they
have il there
But if they fail 10 have it, you'll scarce find it any
where.
Their Goods are fine in quality with prices very low
Anu you WISH 10 purchase you can quickly prOveitS
AtWorden's Store, Herrin' Hin"-location's shame
is good,
For twas famous fishing ground sometime before
the flood.
Fine Grooeres, Provisions too you'll find in plenty
there; f'
Cigars Tobacco Candy Fruit with Stone and Earthen-
ware.
Their stock of Glassware you will find quite large and
With clerks well drlrd attentive obging and polite
oi Dry Goods Hardware, Cutlery, and every kind of
Wash Tubs and Water Buckets with Wash Boards and
They have fine assortment of all the Goods I've
Besides for Farming Implements their store has long
been famed:
Plows, Harrows, Reapers, Churns, with Hoes, Rakes
At prices made to suit the times all sizes and all
grades
OF Stationery too you'll find they have a good supply
With many, very many things which must just pass
There's Paints and Oils and Colors all sizes too of Glass
Coal Oil and Putty, Floarand Feed, and Lamps which
Stone Lime ofextra qua,ity-the price not too
Fine Plastering Hair you'll find it there quite clean
Peach Basket; BY the million, and Blinds and Doors
With Lumber in abundance, which can all be bought
Smyrna times., 1878-05-01

Fowler is putting in better Innings and
Trimmings than has ever been used in
Clothing in this town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
AND COMMEn,1.

The Fourth" broke in upon he Y.cek, w, =,
no timo was holiday more Convenient, Ths
s.egnstun in business renders a day GU If
very little consequence, as the demands uucn
the time Of business men is not by shy mesr.
pressing just now. The low prices rctard the
movements Of grain, snd though the prospect
for any improvement is not bright, yet farmer.
do not seem inclined to be in hurry to ahip
their crops. Money is stsglsnt ike other
things, and while the scarcity is SO keenly fol.
''on the street," in monetary circles" upon
good colaterals, 10 difficulty is experienced il.
obtaining sll needed. In Baltimore the money
market is reported dull and anguid. the supply
of capital being increased by tho payment OF
July interests. Tho rates sre per ct for loans,
and 4! for discounts. In New York money is
still easy q. 14a2 per CT for csll losns and ga
for prime mercantile paper. In Philadelphis
money is abundant, and the quotations are ga
per CT for loans, and Sac per ct for double mans
paper. The rates for gold are shade frmes'
ruling at sci, but principally at the former.
Governm emf bonds are active aNd generally
frmer. State securities are generally quiet and
easier, Virgins consols selling st 57a5is. de-
cline; coupons dull. with sales a: 15aI9. hall
road securities are very quiet, snd quotations
nominal; 3. {, 0. stock SO; scrip 81 Local
shares are very dull, and wo quote nomlnslly ::
O.. A. s. NJ. IS 464s5l; Va. 8, Tenn % Gs 9Os96.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

Eliza Pinkstcn. the negro woman WAC made
affidavit last week that she waa induced to play
the part she did III he louisiana fraud for and IN
consideration OF he promised sum CT S5OO,
only $50 Of which had been paid, COW takes
mains 70 let the radicals know that il the
remaining $3.50 bo given her, st once, SO that
she will not again have to rely Oh their promises.
she will appear before the subcommittee 10
New Orleans and swear to anything they want.
Mrs. Pnkston, Mrs. jerks Captain jerks aid
Secretary Sherman are the champion pc'Jurers
of the age. OF the quartette, however, the
Secretary takes the lead, for while other extra
Ordinary perjurers, like Rev. Mr.. Beecher and
Senator Blaine, would, were they in.bis place,
have sworn positively they never wrote the
Sherman W eber letter, he went bow shot
beyond them, aud testified that he did not
recollect whether he had written it or not; in
other words that tho most important act of his
life had entirely escaped his uninpaired mem
ory. What strikes foreigner as the most
remarkable circumstance attending the tesi-
mony of these self convicted pe,jurers, is the
fact that the entire republican party, among
whom arc many good and true men, asserts its
belief 10 their not only improbable but impos-
sible evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
News of the Day.

The trial of BENJAMIN Hunter at Camden,
N. j., fer the murder Of Armstrong ended
Wednesday in the jury bringing 10 verdict of
murder 10 the first degree. The jury was out
less than two hours By an act OF the Lagisa-
ture, passed last winter. capital cases 60 at
opce to the Court OF Errors without argument
before the present court, 1t is supposed that
new trial will be granted. The counsel OF
Hunter have decided that the case shall be
carried to the Court of Errors and Appeals, at
the November session.
Mr.. Hayes said yesterday, when talking about
the Potter committee, that it Was OF small con-
sequence whether they were in session or en-
Toying recess; that the whole affair 80 far was
a farce-an example. indeed, of much cry and
little wool; or moro correctly, no wool at ALL
IF they had accomplished anything it was the
reatarniug bv Congress of his title, which was,
probably, what they dill not start out to do
He thought certain republicans, some of whom
be named, originated the affair, and were con.
Quoting its operations under cover.
The official election returns for the California
Constitutional Convention show that the non.
partisaus will have majority of seventeen or
twenty over tho sociaiistic workiugmen, parti-
sans. Though the Kearneytes carried 80 large
majority in San Francisco, the non partisan
ticket carried the State and elected tho thirty
two delegates at large, 90 that the revolutionary
element will form only small minority in the
convention.
The Buffalo Express says :-"Aexsuder
Hunter, who wrote the romance regarding
Wilkes Booth Mas Bessie Hale and Rob bert
Lincoln, declares that there is a Mr7. Temple
though that is not her real name; that she was
the trusted friend Of President Lincoln AID
Senator Morton, and that Mrs. Temple told
him the story as he related it. Very well; we
suppose the truth is that Mrg. Temple 10 Mrs.
jerks ip disguise.
The great racs," four nile heats, st Louis
Vile. KY, between Ten Brock, OF Ken:ucky,
AID Moie McCarthy, OF California, yesterday,
reeul:ed in Mo!lie's beicg dlstanced On the
fist heat. Ten Brock time was Sl9z. The
stekea were 5000 Tho Caliio!niaas present
bot all the money they had Oh the result, aud
some ofthem will hav3 Ia borr4T finds to get
home upon.
Tie civil authorities Of Maryland Want 10
uiake Col. S. s. Smoct answer for some lr.
regulariiea connected with the Southern Mary.
laad Improvement fund, but have great dlh
Guilty ia getting held Of him.
J,cl1c DoughcrIy :7a4 stabbed and killed al
tho corner vi FRINGE aaii Greene streets N. \,
escy yastcrda? morning during scuH with a
party CT y2ung nlen whom he hed met. The
murderer whose name is unknown escaped.
Wales shirt factory, ct Bridgeport, Conn.,,
YVES damaged by fire lsst night to the eztont OF
$500 Oae hundred and fifty hands, mostly
women, arc 'hrow1 out Of employment
rho estate OF tho late DR.. j. G. Agar i said
to be worth fifteen or twenty mliloos.
Ore OF The riders at the Monmouth Park
races yesterday was thrown and killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
The Presidential Fraud.

The examination of Z. L. Weber was con.
tinucd after the Gazetto's report of the pro-
oeedings OF the Potter committee closed on
Wednesday, but it was merely corroborative of
what he bad previously stated. The commit
tee then adjourned until next Wednesday.
At the examination before the sub. committee
in New Orleans William Simpson testified that
he was formerly private secretary t. Colonel
Casey and afterWard, for seven years, cashier
of customs; witness was relieved from duty by
Collector King; shortly afterward he met a
friend who had also been dismissed from service
10 the Custom House, this friend. whose name
witness positively refused to divulge, told wit.
ness that he was present in Governor Kellogg 8
Office and saw member of the returning board
receive $4,000 before he signed the proceed
ipgs of the returning board; the member re.
fused to sign until the money was paid; this
member and witness friend and informant are
now employed in the Custom House; witness
wrote long confidential letter to President
Hayes, complaining Of the bad treatment re-
ceived in being dismissed from his position in
the Custom House, and also making state.
mcut, as above, 10 regard to the bribery of
members of the returning board; the President
referred witness letter to Secretary Sherman,
who referred it to Acting Collector Anderson
Tor investigation, but nothing further was heard
of it until it was published in the newspapers
few weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05

MF AN IMPORTANT FUNCTION STIMULAT-
ED-The kidneys exercise most important func
tons, which are 30 wesrigome that they tax to
he utmost the strength and endurance Of these
ton of the heart. every movement Of limb,
every thought, makes waste and necessitates the
development of new atoms. The used up parti.
cles in the blood are sifted from it and dissolved
in watery fluid by the Kidneys which then
discharge this fluid into the bladder. a train OF
disasters to the system would follow if these
''ashcs" 20 to speak. we're not thoroughly strain.
ed of and discharged. This s the case when
the kidneys become inactive Hostetter's Stom.
ach Bitters by restoring their activity, not only
keeps open a most important outlet tor impuri.
ties, but prevents diseases of the kidneys them.
selves, which, when inert become liable to fall
prey to diabetes, BrighIs disease, nephistis al.
bumenuria, snd other maladies specially Incl.
dent to them, which. although not specially rap
id in their progression, are particularly obstinate
and fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
Money Robbery.

TORONTO, ONT, July 5.-Three men yes
terday entered the Receiver Generals office, Oh
conversation, while confederate slipping ioto
the vault, stole $l2. 600. $40, 600 in two dollar
bills. s., 900 10 ones and $500 in silver, No clue
as to their identity is known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
LARGE Fire.

CINCINNATI, July 5.-Scbenck & Sou s NAM
moth warehouse at Vevay, Iud., was burned
yesterday, together with it's contents. Loss
$40 0OO; Insured for s. 600 each n the Phonix
of Brooklyn, North American of Philadelphia,
and The Niagara Of New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
Fatally Injured.

MEMPHIS. July 5.-Msj. Will 0. Woodson,
agent of the Associated Press, was seriously
hurt, last night, while returning home from a
fireworks exhibition. While long line of street
cars was passing rapidly down the grade he at.
tempted to jump on one of the carr, but miss.
ing tho car step he was thrown on the track,
and the car Immediately behind was on him
before it could be stopped. 1t is feared his
Injuries will prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05

It's reported that one thousand Mexicans
are drilling at Ell Paso, Mexico, aud threaten
to cross over into Texas to aid 10 the rescue of
Desedase Apodaca and dispense the Texas State
troops. The prisoner ia held for participating
in the riot 10 December last. He is said to
have implicated some prominent Americans in
the disturbance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
The Arkansas Democracy.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, July 5.-The Demo.
cratic State Convention met here yesterday and
organized by electing Hon. T. B. Hanley, of
Phillips county, chairman. After permanent
organization had been effected one ballot was
bad for Governor, resulting as follows: Miller,
II; Fletcher, 46; Hughes, SO; Embey, -; Hill.
6; Bunch, 2; necessary to a choice SO. The
convention then adjourned to 9 o. 10. 10 day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05

While bathing yesterday evening Osgood
Wiley attempted to rescue his son. who had
got beyond his depths, at Skowhegan, Me-,
and both were drowned. $50 +,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLi BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
FRIDAY EVENING ........ ..."JULY b. 1870
Neither education nor reflection is conducive

Neither education nor reflection IS CONDUCIVE
10 happiness. The happiest are those VINO
neither know nor think. Unfortunately, how
ever, tho selGsbness Of this age demands the
vigorous exertiou of every faculty of man, 10
order that be may resist the efforts ct bis tel
lows to drag him down aud trample him ID
their desire to beat him in the race Of life
Hence, if he would succeed, aud be enabled to
defeat the constant efforts that are made to
cheat and deceive him, he must learn all that
he is capable of acquiring, and must reflect
upon all that he sees and bears. Doing so makes
him miserable. but the exigeucles cf the times
leave him no escape. The recurrence of the 4th
Of July, then, in this country, is by 20 means
a happy occasion, for when one reflects upon
the honesty and consequent economy that char
aoterized, aud the true principles of liberty that
impelled, the men who wrote and made effective
the Declaration Of Independence, aud compares
them with the actustiDg motives Of their de-
scendauts; when he contrasts those who Don.
troled the country in the early days of the gov
ernment With those now at the head Of affairs,
and realizes the fact that there has been a
gradual but uninterrupted decline 10 the morals
OF the people, until riches, DO matter how o.
tanned, have become the true measure OF o
man. social and political iofaence, be has little
GAUSS to be proud of republican institutions and
but little hope for their continuance. lode,
pendeuoe csn only be properly appreciated and
maintained by liberty. loving people. Those
who will sell all they have, even their freedom,
for money, Of course, have no love for free gov
eminent, and when to that large GLASS is added
the immense number who, retaining their self
respect, have become Disguised with the COR
ruption of those Into whose hands tho control
of national affairs has fallen, and who despair
of improvement, it will be found that patriotism
has but little sway in the hearts of majority
Of the people Of the oountry, and :hnt they not
only anticipate change iu the form OF govern
neut, but look upon such change in no unfa
voreble light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTlCE-Havlng
II taken out letters of Administration On the
estate OF MARY s. MASSlE, decd, all per-
sons having claims against Said cststs 1eque2'
led to present the same, duly authenticated, 70
the subscriber for settlement and those lndebt.
ed TO the estate are requested to make prompt
payment. ,,,r,n .a,,,-
je lin JAS. r. CAfsLlN' 6AoA -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.

Collectors Office, Alexandra, Va,
July 9Th, 1878.
The attention of oil parties interested is re-
specially called to the following provision in
the revenue bill, passed by the City Council Of
Alexandria for the year 1878, viz:
Upon all bills paid IL full in United States
currency, gold or silver coin, by the 1st day Of
August, 1878, the Collectors Of Taxes (e1cert
taxes on licenses) shall allow discount Of
twelve and half per cent but no discount shall
BIO allowed on any bill paid in coupons.
J. T. HILL, Col. N. Dist.
s. K. FIELD, Col. s. Dist.
Ofice-Room No. Roysl ST. front Market
Building. jy Stall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05
VIRGINIA News.

The L5ucbburg Virginia says: Mr.. Chas;
NJ. Bsckford's little boat, the "Sprite, "
10 which were Mr.. Blackford Miss Ellen kean,
of this city; Miss Marie Tanner, of Petersburg,
and young Messr5. Randolph and Robt. Kean.
sons of Mr. r. G. II. Kean, started from the
boat house Tuesday evening for pull to the
Big Dam. JUS! this side Of the Rolling Mill
tho keel hung upon ledge Of rock, the boat
turned across the swift current, dipped, filled,
and was swept down into the deep water. BY
the exerions OF the gentlemen. all Of whom
fortunately could swim, the ladies were rescued,
but no! until they had been thoroughly sub.
merged, and had suffered great dilapidaliou Of
wardrobe. The calmness and presence of mind
of tho young ladies, though their lives were 10
great peril, is described as truly heroic, and
contributed much to their safety Tho party
reached home after night, damp 10 the extreme,
but we'll ard happy.
A correspondent Of the Richmond Dispatch,
telegraphing from Old Point Wednesday, says {:
Young Bradley johnson, son OF Gen. Bradley
T. johnson, of Richmond, narrowly escaped
drowning at Old Point last evening. He swan
out too far, and the powerful current exhausted
him. AS he was sinking boat from the hotel
picked him up. The parents of the young
man were on tho beach at the time, watching
his exploits ia the water.
The Loudouu Mirror says Temple Hail."
the beautiful estate belonging to the heirs OF
the late Henry A. Ball, situated about FIVE
miles north Of Lcesburg, and containing 2eS
acres of land, has been sold to Richard Heater
for 5000 per acre.
Rev. Matthew w. Jackson, Of Charlotte
county, who is upwards OF eighty years old,
has just led to the hymeneal altar blushing
bride in her teens
Joseph A. FaIconer, q carpenter of Gordons.
vile, fell from porch Oh which he was work
ing, near Orange Court House. last Wedocs
day. and broke bis neck.
The annual convention OF the Sunday School
Society of tho Baltimore Conference NJ. E.
Church South will meet at Staun:Op, 90 the
Sth inst
The time during which the catching Of bass
is prohibited has expired.
A Cathoo church is to be built at IIeesburg
The JENNINGS EsTATE.-An adjourned meet.
ing of the Jennings heirs was held in Camden,
New Jersey, on Monday, about one hundred
persons, mostly ladies, being present. The re.
port of the finance committee which was accept.
ed proposed that the effort be made to raise the
sum of ST. 800 to be handed to Samuel Cook, of
Hsddontleld, N. D.. who is to leave for England
in few weeks to look after the heirs interests.
a PORTION Of this money is TO be expended IN
obtaining COPIES OF the documents in this count.
Cook in the course of an address, said that tho
chain of title of the American Jennings had
been completed, and That not single link In the
chain OF genealogy was missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-05

At Port Deposit, yesterday, VIM. McGill
shot James and Thomas Armstrong, and then
killed himself