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Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

The place to Buy your Furniture, Look
ing Glasses, Picture Frames, and all kinds
of Household Goods is at the the wareroom
Of Z. w. Mcdowell, Commerce ST., Smyrna.
A few Ladies' Coats, very cheap, at Kahn's
Clothing House.
Bones! BONES! BONES Highest cash
price paid for old bones. }. +. Tygert d Co.
CHRISTMAS Is CoMING.--J. V. Smith IS
now opening fire stock Of Christmas and
Holiday Presents, and already his window
and show cases vii! compare favoraby with
any on Chestnut st., Phila. His long eX-
perience and admitted taste enables him
to suit more people, and at less cost than
almost any other place you can find. lie
is in direct communication with some OF
the best houses in Philadelphia and Ne"
! York, and if he has not on hand what you
wish, can order at once. Call in early anC
select, as many have already done, or ordel
in time what you wish. You can no doub
buy as cheap at his place as amy where il
the city, hesidcs saving expense Of travel
| Use DIR. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP.-Makc
the skin beautifully white and healthy removes dana
ruff chatting prcEly heat. sores, cruptnnS burning
singing and itching of eskin and scalp. AHu.Phu
bath with it is highly recommended. Away, a,E !"
| il by its full name Jdi! !'-'!
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

ESQUIRE HENRY G. BUDD has been re-
appointed Notary Public for another term.
THE best paying product of the farm
now is eggs; they keep up better in prices
than anything else.
PROF. GROVES will hold an examination
of candidates for teachers in this town on
Saturday the 2lst inst.
Two more weeks till Christmas. The
notes of preparation for the great holiday
are heard all along the line.
THE philosopher of our real estate Office
states it that "the turkeys not ready for
Thanksgiving have had their time ex-
tended until Christmas"
A LITTLE attention to our uneven and
wornout side walks, by the town father,
would be timely and heartily appreciated
by our townspeople generally.
The weather for the past two or three
weeks has been favorable for the late sown
wheat and it has been making improve.
| ment but is considerably behind last year
f. II. BECK has made an improvement
| in his coffee mill at his store, which enables
him to grind a pound every fifteen seconds
and he says puts his ahead Of all others
The Aqricult,tria for December comes tc
us with its ample pages well filled with ex
| cellent matter and numerous illustrations
1t is adapted to every branch of the house
hold.
THE open weather is an important mat
ter to those who make livelihood by out
door work, and the plyer Of the saw, thu
hamer and the axe are kept in full EN-
ployment
| THE State Temperance Convention, whicl
is to meet in this town the day after Christ
mas is likely to be largely attended, es
pecially as it is endorsed by the GooC
Templars and other similar organizations
THE storm of the two preceding day
ceased yesterday just before sunset, tn
bright sun casting on the receeding cloud
} perhaps the brightest rainbow of the year
J calling forth the admiration of the be
: holders.
WATER MELoN.-We were favored yesteI
day with piece Of water melon grown b
George Buchanan, living near Greensprinl
which has been kept since October in
o fodder stack. He has others in a goo
state of preservation.
: THE Neos states that in the vicinity {
+ Milford three.fourths of all the farme
$ prohibit shooting on their premises. w
do not know that the same ratio of "pr
a hibits" exists here, but it is certain that tt
\ farmer who likes this sport, but prefers
!. y get his crops in first, finds there is lit
: : worth going for when his grounds are ope
= = to tie city or professional gunners. I'll
= man who raises the game should have II
\ privilege of its use, and should assert b
prerogatiYeS TO the same.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
COUNTY AND STATE ITEMS.

Eliza Hopkins a cOored woman 50 years OF age,
living near Townsend was burned To- death last week
from her clothes taking fire.
Mr. Wescott the former proprietor OF the Brick
Hotel Georgetown. has purchased the Seatord Hotel
now occupied by Mr. Patterson, and Will take posses
sion on January LIST.
Dr. Isaac West the man who attained widespread
reDutaOn few years ago on account OF MS cOnnec-
ton with the COoch Turner affair at Dover Is prac-
ticing medicine at Houston, Texas
Two bodies washed ashore Monday near New Cas-;
tle were recognized as those of a young man named
Anpln and John Nolen. sailor. Both were lost du
ring the storm of October 23 from the schooner BUCK
eye
MIA. G. Cox of Middetown, Grand High Priest OF
the ROval Arch Chapter, MasOns. baS been mQKlag
onr ofthe State and visiting all the royal arch chap
ers under the direction of the Grand Chapter OF the
State.
Affairs are becoming rather lively over the New
Castle misunderstanding The present incumbent, though
having licked" stamps for the last fourteen years,
wishes to retain the posish -Four other. gentlemen
want the berth.
Mr. George VanVleet living near Wilmington, in
this state Is said TO have in his possession the original
ordinance of secession of tho State OF South Carolina
He bought 1t at a public sale OF Confederate ruDDlsh
after the war was over.
ESQUIRE p W. KOllock, an old soldier Of 1872 is 50
wears of age and still remains justice OF the peace lie
has resided in Georgetown for ~ years anu Is sun
effective ms peace officer. He draws pension from
| the Government as a veteran OF lolZ'
The position of teacher in school district No. %
near AiddetOwn seems TO be sure pass 70 mat,
| rimony and come have succeeded 10 TINS Dlissful
state by simply being applicants for H. IL rs no Won
| der that when vacancy occurs tle COMMISSIONER
| are overwhelmed with applicants
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

TUE U. s. SIGNAL SERvICE-Gradually, the wild and
ungovernable forces of nature are through science
made of use to man. Following in the wake of the
ingenious inventions for the nSe of steam aud ele,
ricy comes the organization of the L. :. Signal Ser
vice Is II not wonderful that system could be
originated and perfected whereby an operator can
accurately predict the weather of distinct locality?
And yet experience proves storm signals" to be
reliable. Equally great are the advances made in
the science of medicine. step by step, Uncertainties
and doubts have yielded to absolute certainty The dis
Coveries of Harvey and Jumer have been succeeded
by the Golden Medical Discovery of Dr. X. V. Pierce
No longer need people despair because some physi-
clan has pronounced the lungs unsound. Hundreds
Of testimonials arc file in the Office Of DIR. Pierce
from those who had abandoned all hope, and had
been given up to die by physicians and friends.
lncipient consumption, bronchitis, and scrofllOus
tumOrs, speedily, surely, and permanently yield to
the heating influence of this Discovery If the bowels
be cOnstipated use DIR. Perces Pleasant Purgative
Pellets. For full particulars, see Perces Memoran-
| dunn Book given away by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

THE TRAIN WRECKER'S EsCAPE-More interest has
centered in the of Harley G. Brown the train
wrccker than any other that has been tried in the
courts of State for long time. because it brings
the question of safety home to every man and woman
who travels. The jury acquitted him on the charge
of murder though he was the means of the untimey
death of four men and the wOundng of a number of
Others The prisoners disclaimer of intending to
take life when he put the tie across the track in
front of the heavily loaded passenger train is par
with him who would apply fuse to powder maya
zine but didn't design hurting any one in the in
closed fort. 1t is putting too cheap value on human
life. Persons who enter train for a few hours
travel do not like to feel it is the passport to eternity
People in such circumstances like to feel they are
secure at least that their lives cannot be put in
jeopardy without adequate punishment upon the
culprit who would in the slightest measure tampeI
with it. The law subjects such criminal to the
penalty of death and that Browns sentence lei
down to manslaughter," is owing to the tender
mercies of twelve men sworn to try him on the
| evidence That Brown intending to accomplish
different result than murder, is of consequence
to those whose lives the result of his rash act
and justice them demands that he should suffer the
4 full penalty of the law.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
nEATEG.

MCCURDY.-In Dover, on Sunday, lst inst, Mrs
sarah MCCur1y. aged ii years
CAHOUN.-Neaf Dover. Oh Wednesday. December ith,
1s7s, sarah Elizabeth, wife Of Wnl. 4. Cahoon. 81.
and daughter Of tie late Joseph Hofec6er, Of
Smyrna. aged 20 years
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from
hcnccurh: Yea. saith the spirit. that they may rest
from their labours: and their works do follow them.
Rev 14-13 This passage ofscrpture seems specially
fitting the subject Of the above notice and formed
the basis Of her funeral discourse. She converted
in her Eth year and united with the NJ + Church,
and from that time She has cXcmpitcd the Christian
life. Her continual desire was 10 DO good and labor
for her Master wherever duty called seeking shed
upon others the light She had already received from
| Him. Her illness was long and painful but the
| brightness Of the beyond enabled her 10 endure
e" long suffering with joyuncs, She said to a
friend, ." willing 10 live or 10 die, haven't q
prayer to offer that is all done Thus has passed
! from US. one whose life constant testimony 10
the truth Of the religion of Christ Her remains were
inferred in the Cemetery AZ Dover attended by large
| number OF her friends.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

THE LAW OF CONFESSIONAL will be recoected
that i'll the celebrated trial of Dr. Isaac West for the
murder of Couch Turner at Dover, he was acquitted
by the jury on the plea of his council Senator now
Chancellor Salisbury that having admitted part Of
the prisoners evidence they were bound to take the
whole Having admitted in his previous confession
to killing Turner, the able attorney made the jury
believe that his subsequent statement of having done
it in selfdeence must also be taken and thus he
capped the penalties of foul murder. 1t never had
been law and the people did not then believe it was,
but the verdict had to be submitted to though under
protest. 1t was law of their own making un-
authorized by previous decisions and unsupported by
the charge of the Court. similar plea was set up
it seems in the case of Brown at New Castle, but
without avail. In charging the jury the Court was
very distinct this point in theu of the following
| language:
You may if you feel that you are constrained TO dc
So believe his statement and acQut hmOf malicious
homicide, and find him guilty of manSlaughter But
you are not bound to believe that statement, though
you must consider it along with what he said agains
himself In all cases of admission the whole of wha
the party said at the same time and relative to The
| same subject should be given in evidence; bu
does not follow that all parts of the statement art
to beTeceved equally worthy of credit for the jury
is to consider how much of the whole statement they
deem worthy of belief including well the facts as
serted by the party in his own favor as those making
| against him.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
TIE MARKETS.
MARRIAGES.

Ps-VOSHELL-At Davis Corner. Noy. y,
l:5H by liey ), " Im%linfg9 r4muti g. HhiIhP' 10
BENSON-Bl.E%ON.--On tine nh inst. by Rev r. II.
Adams at the residence OF the brides parents in t.
Michaels, Md, William J. Benson. Of Wyoming. Del,
and Miss Lillian d. Benson. Of It. Nichacls.
CIARK-PAKKER.-D 3 lN7S by Rev. Dr.
Cooper Harry 7. Clark and Miss Lizzie Parker all
of Camden. Del.
SIPPLE-EMEKsON.- the 9Th cf December $50
nt the residence OF the brides mother; by Rev j. T.
Mowbray. Capt. Waitman SipIlc to Miss haIimda
Emerson. both OF Frederick.
MOORE-GODWIE.-On the lst Of December is
near Frcdcrica bel. by Rev. J. I. Mowbrny. Th":.,
Moore to Miss Mary Goodwin, both Of Kent CO. Dcl.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
For a nice present, buy one of McDowell
Wall Brackets.

For nice present, buy one of McDowelrs
Wall Brackets.
BoNEsl BoNEsl BONEs!-Highest cash
price paid for old bones. j.. Tygert & Co.
If you want Corner Brackets, Wall Brack-
cts, Wall Pockets, Hanging Towel Racks,
or Picture Frames, 60 to McDowell's.
Judgment Notes with and without Ex-
emption clause) and Bonds at TINES office.
All those indebted to me will save ex.
penses by promptly. paying. Those | am
indebted to, can have their coupons by
calling on me- S. /. KAHN.
A Large Stock of Picture Frames Look
ing Glasses of all kinds at E. w. McDowelrs $,
which will be sold at the lowest prices for
cash.
Selling out Clothing What is not sold
shortly at the sacrifices, will be offered al
public auction. s. l.. Kahn.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
KRISS REPLIES,

Last week was invited
TO call on Robert Gass,
And so the opportunity
didn't let il pass
1t was upon last Saturday night
happened for to call,
An Oh! the Candy which saw
Surprised my visions all
There were MIXTURES in profusion;
Oh my but they were cheap!
And Cdndy Toys SO brilliant
All lying in heap;
Cream Hdiauts so delicious,
tasted one or two.
I'm going there for my Candies,
And that's as true as true.
There were Chocolates, Gum Drops, Jelly Clkes,
But its past my comprehension
To tell of every thing saw
Or cen their names to mention;
But can't forget the MirturcS-
Oh my, but they are cheap
Mr.. Editor, 'twOuld be worth your while
To so and at them peep.
But twill not do for me to talk,
Or blow that they're so nice.
Or tell to every one meet
How low they are in price.
For don't you see on Christmas eve,
My Mixtures might miss
Ss folks would run and buy them all,
AMI leave mono for poor KFiss,
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
Watch and CArOlOmGter Maker from Scotland

This is to inform the public that ". +. 1. Woodcock
Dover Del, has secured the services o! hTt tciass
Watch and Chronomccr Maker from scotland, who
has recommendations Of the highest character rs 70
ability &C. where he has worked in scotland, England
Ireland and in the United states. W. +. y. Wool
cock is prepared to repair watches OF every KIND ana
class in the very best manner. tIt|"rl"t>"d an ne
World Give him call if you want satisfaction and
want your watch run and keep correct time Price
and check yivcn before doing the work. nov -9-tt
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

We were exposed last week to pitcss Storm that
wet our feet and stockings, and indeed person
all over In fact we took a cracking cold which
brought sore throat and severe symptoms of fever.
The good wife asserted her authority, plunged our
feet i'll hot water, wrapped us in hot blankets. and
sent our faithful for bottle of Ayers Cherry Pee
toral 1t is a splendid medcine-pcasant to take,
and did the job. We slept soundly through the night
and awoke well the next morning. We know we owe
our quick recovery To the PcCtOra and shall not heSi
tate to recommend il to all who need such medi-
cine.-IchudcdHa (Tcras) Presbyterian.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
TBe Smprna Times.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, December IL.

THE TIMES " is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and Pub
Usher, at Smyrna Delaware.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-On year $500 in advance of
s25Oif not paid till the end of the year. No paper
discontinued until all are paid-only at the
option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate of
Seven Cents line for the rstinsertion subsequent
insertions Three-and -halfcents. Aliberal discount
made to quarterly, semiannual and yearly adverti-
aers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged two cents pei
line.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

The community owe Doctor Giles, of New York a
debt of gratitude for the discovery and introduction
of his Liniment Iodie Ammonia and Pills Gout
Rheumatism, enlarged Joints, Piles COStivencSs Dis
eascd Liver Headache Female troubles are ali cured
by their use. B. a. MITCHELL.
WhOlCSdle Druggist, LORd0n OltGrio
Sold by all druggists. JAS. =. Hoflecker, Agent
Smyrna. Trial size % cents. Send for pamphlet.
DR. GILES,
120 West broadway, n Y.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
HOLIDAY GIFTS!

RETURN OF Mr.. G. w. BRADFORD.
will return to Smyrna and resume Business on the
10th of December All that want Pictures for the
Holidays will find me ready and with increased
facilities for making better work than ever.
G.. W. BRADFORD.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL, Nov. % 1873
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

Benz J. Partlett 577 W. Lombard ST. Baltimore
says, =" l have used Kellers Roman Liniment in my
family for Neuralgia and have also seen its benet
ca effects when used by one of my eighbors for tht
same complaint 1t has cured promptly i'll each in
stance, and is the best remedy know Of
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
ELECTION NOTICE.

THE FRUIT GROWERS NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA,
SMYRNA DEL, Dec. 10, 1879.
The Annual Election for Directors Of this Bank will
be held at the Banking House, Tuesday, January
H. 1879, between the hours Of and o'clock. T. NJ.
dec ll-iw n. +. WILDS Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
ELECTION.

The Stockholders of this Institution hereby noti-
fed that the Annual Election for Twelve Directors
serve the ensuing year will be held at the Banking
House in smyrna Tuesday the l4th day of January
next, 1879 between the hours of and O'clock p.
BY order, W. NJ. BELL Cashier.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA,
SMYRNA, Dec. ., 1875 J dec ll-4w
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
FOR RENT.

The Large and Comlaodious Store House formerly
occupied by the WOrden Manufacturing Company.
The best store room in smyrna Situated on Com
merce Street. Possession March l. 1879.
Apply to W. w. TSCUCDY,
or SAMUEL Cats
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
Christmas Presents.

Come up to the Office lately occupied by flOS' -
ender and get a Christmas Present , Frs5.
Also has the agency for the LdieS Journdt tog.lul !.
! ions and Christian Voices. ue''
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

To Pareuts-HOw often does slight cough or cold
lead to the most serious consequences Keep DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup at home. Physicians prescribe il
Thousands take it. Price p cents
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

Galusha A. Grow, is not q third term man. A
statesman.-not third term, is what he thinks we
want in the next President.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
FOR RENT.

store and Dwelling, on Commerce Street; Office
14X16 corner Delaware and Commerce Streets, and
Two Comfortable Dwellings, Il South street Posses
sion March l, 1879. Apply to
dee ll-tf W. W. lSCHUDY Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
EpR RENT.

Two stores for rent OH Commerce Street, now in
tenure of Isaac X. Shortman and James McCarter
Possession on the lst of March, 1879.
Apply 10 EDWARD WARD.
dec 11-3w Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11
FOR RENT.

Two Dwelling Houses situated on Main Street.
Apply to
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMRYNA
SMYRNA December 10, ls7S.-u
Smyrna times., 1878-12-11

Gard. and Circulars printed at this Office
The Republican journal., 1878-05-09
The New Champion Mower !

HAVING taken the Agency to sell the Ne,c
IL Champion JIocer and Tiger Rake in the
towns of Belfast, Northport, Belmont, Waldo, swan
ville Monroe Winterport, Frankfort, Prospect.
Stockton and Searsport, would say to those who
are thinking Of buying Moving Machine or Horse
Rake that believe it may be greatly for their in
terest TO see these machines or send me their ad-
dress, before purchasing. | have them set up at my
house, where l shall be pleased to show wherein
they excel, and are sure to lead A. STROUT.
Belfast, April u, 1873. SWl7
The Republican journal., 1878-05-09
PATENTS.
r. H. EDDY,


No rs State ST., opposite KIby, Boston,
Secure. Patents in the United States. I,D u Great
Britain, France and other for IN countries. Copi,-
OF the claims OF amy Patent furnished by rcmitting
ON" collar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
No 1geary in the tlHa{ Ntut.S possesses spp1-j9r
tasi0ies f;,r obtti4ia4 Tottots ar aSnrtGiojtqthe
pnteHtabaUy m jarttioaS. K. II LDpl, solicitor
OF Patents.
TtSIMoNIAL~.
N regard Mr. Eddy a. one 81 INK ,aost copoi1r WIZ
successful practitioners With whom Have htd onl-
cial Intercourse
CHAs. MASON Commissioner Of Patents p"
"Invcntor8 cannot employ a person more trust
worthy or capable Of securing for them early
and favorable consideration At the Patent Office"
EDMUND BU kkE +, late Com. of Patents 50
BoSTpN. October ~ $50.
K. H. EDDY, ESQ.-pear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent. Since then YOU have
acted for and advised me in hundreds Of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions. /
have occasionally employed hr best agencies in New
York Philadelphia and Washington, but still gyc
YOU almost the whole Of my business, in your line.
and advise others to employ You.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston, January !, ls1o.-lyl
The Republican journal., 1878-05-09

ADVICE TO STUDENTS. Sit up to the
table when you read easy chairs abolish
memory. DO not read the same book
too long at one sitting. If you are really
weary of one subject change it for anoth-
err Read steadily for three hours day,
for five days in the week; the use of wet
towels ana strong coffee betrays ignor-
ance of how to read. Test the accuracy
of your work as soon as you have finished
it. Put your facts in order as soon as
you have learned them. Never read at
ter midnight. Do not go to bed straight
from your books. Never let your read
ing interfere with exercise or digestion
Keep clear head, good appetite, and
cheerful heart. Medical Examiner
Schenectady clergyman is delivering sermons
on Heaven 1t has seemed to US for some time
that something ought to be said on that side of
the subject. Buffalo Express.
The Republican journal., 1878-05-09

>.r John Lubbock continues 70 give his
observations on the habits Of ants. He
confirms all that has been said Of THEN at
tachment to friends and ofthcir bitter hos
tility TO strangers. But he does not have
a very high opinion OF their intelligence.
he placed some honey within narrow
circle Of glycerine over which he threw a
bridge " paper. The ants readily crossed
tofr,d VA thc honey; but when the bridge
was removed the glyccrinc was an insu-
pcrable obstacle to them, although i few
grains Of earth would have made them 4
crossing The commencement Of ants
nests is still a mystery. ANTS avoid light
and as to coiors they prefer red, and show
amaykcl aversion to bluc or violet. The y
l.gr sometimes five years.
The Republican journal., 1878-05-09

IN
The Republican journal., 1878-05-09

An Ilcctro-falHanic battery combined with
q highly Mcdi,attcd Strengthening Plaster,
forming thr best Plaster for pains and aches
III The " Grid Of Medicine.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-29
A NEY INSANE ASYLUM.

It seems to be generally conceded that
some provision must be made for the over
flow of patients from the present insane asy-
lum. The State cansill afford to erect an
other asylum at present, but it can take adj
vantage of what has already been done and
thus secure a second asylum at moderate
cost. Senator Nelson offered bill few
days ago, which hit the mail squarely upon
the head. His bill proposes to transform
the Inebriate Asylum at Rochester into an
Insane Asylum and thus give the State,
at once the benefit of an expenditure of
some thirty thousand dollars.
The class legislation establishing the Inc
briate Asylum, was wrong, originally. and
the State ought not to hesitate in making
this transfer. If all dues up to Jan. LIST, 1873,
under the Inebriate Asylum law, were paid,
some $4,000 more would be collected,
which could be turned over to the Insane
Asylum fund. This sum, with what is al
ready on hand and expended, would supply
all present needs, and the State would secure
a second Insane Asylum without any addi-
tional taxation. A want would not only be
supplied, but an improper law would be
erased from our statute books. Senator
Nelson's bill ought to have favorable action
without delay.