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Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

quart OF strawberries at one sitting because
.hey are cheap.......Wm. Polk Cummins
h"s' ollrlng the past week, lost a valuable
morse morse and mich cow-the latter valued Mt
2oO. The horse died from clock iaw
John II. Williams also recently lost one of
MS best horses.....O Our farmers are too busv
investigating their crops and the town
people the article and manner of individual
business to be much concerned about con.
Sresslonal investigations. They only don't
want them to make business more inset.
tied''..... The whooping cough is soiourning
with us for a time. Not a very desirable
visitor, but as he had to come, no moro
httener'' time than the season of the roses
could have been selected. .....A gentleman
oil our town, whose opinions always com.
mahd respect, says he has given the sub
Ject considerable study for the past six
years, and he is satisfied that the chief
cause of the "hard times" is the creat
contraction of the currency in cbonging
from the expansive condition of the State
bank to that of the National Bank system
......New potatoes will soon be i'm market
One OF our citizens, w. w. Nelson, told ms
nearly week ago that he found on ex
amlmng hill, potato rs large as turkey
egg. The cool and damp atmosphere Of
the spring has been favorable to a larre
Yield. lrma Quartette have our
thanks for the compliment of an excellent
serenade last evening-none the less en-
Joyed because the one for whom it was es
peclally intended was quietly sleeping in
another domicil.......Milton Farson planted
his flying jimmy" in the yard of the SMYRNA
Hotel on Saturday, and the youngters had
a day OF excitement and the proprietor
ample receipts. 1t carries eight horses
turned oy two,-men power-and the sen.
satlon in flying around is said to be very
pleasant. Most every boy and girl in town
had ride and one boy had between fGtv
ana sixty. Frank Raymond opens to-day.
Tor the benefit of our ladies, new stock of
goods. In the lot is a new style of dress
goods, II yards for a dollar. The ediice
OF the Americus Club, and the store house
OF ). l.. Kahn are each the recipients ofjm.
proving strokes from the painters brush.
1.-The Benevolent Society will meet at
Mrs. +. }. Colts o,morrow-Thursday
evening.......The supply Of old potatoes
was exhausted yesterday, the crop of new
Is not matured enough yet to die. and the
COOKS, per consequence, are in distrcss.......
/ he improvements, designed by the Mite
society on the NJ. f. Parsonage. have com.
the first being a new front of
weather boarding.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

CamP .Hcctlag-A camp meeting for Mil
lington NJ. f. Church, Rev. II. J. Williams.
pastor, will be held in Seagur's woods,
commencing August 9th and continuing
until the 20th inst. Preachers and people
oil adjoining charges are cordially invited.
/ Haf faH.-The .HuyLaoa c2ii-rn saws
gentleman NAMED Aaron Smith, who
came from Canada in December or January
last, and settled near Centrcvil!p. u few
days ago received - letter from McIbourn.
Australia, informing HIM that u certain
party had died, leaving AN estate. real and
personal, of EiO0,OGp sterling. which is
nearly two million of dollars The deceased
party is Mr.. Smiths grandfather, and lie
and four brothers and three sister, are the
only heirs.
The SNOW IIiil .Ura~,r3u get of the fol-
lowing at the expense Of two c0urtino
Young men: " Girdletree Hill youth, on
Sunday night of last week, buckled on hi.
store clothes and rode down 70 sec the fair
damsei tor whom lie is ready to siyh or die.
Our esteemed young friend has rival. who
resides somewhere IN the vicinity of Box
Iron. and the latter chose the same ucco.
SION to visit the young lady. They arrived
at the mouse in due time each surprj,rd to
vowed to sit the other out. We'll. thev
stayed little too long, for about II 0 o'clock
u terrific rain storm came uu and for
several hours things were deuged generally.
Aot caring to take wetting, the vounc
men yielded TO the solicitation of thelr ho.t
ana went to bed, where their troubles for
the time being ought to have ended. i,,,t
dd not. About one o'clock they were
awakened by their host, who informed
them that his wife had been suddenly taken
Ill., and a physician was needed; ditto a
female nurse. OF course, tile chivalric
youths could not refuse duty, and out in
the binding storm went our heroes 10
make long story short, we will sjmpIv
state that the doctor and nurse were nro.
cured, and that when morning came the
heroine OF this story was sister to a dear.
wee bit OF humanity which bids fair TO grow
up and become as handsome as herself.
o"ng men who 20 counting, should never
stay all night
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29
MARYLAND ITEMS.

D wo ch1u,r'c,heEs.--Protestent y, {, Episcopal and
Koman CathOlic-are to be erccrcd n,
Ocean City.
During the past week the pillino sa;ne
hsherman have been much more successful
than here to.fore.
Purnell Toadvine, formerly wildly known
as an enterprising and successful merchant
OF Salisbury, died at his residence in that
town on Tuesday of last week.
The wheat on the farm of John Stnmp
at Perryville, Cecil CO., has attained the re-.
markable height of six feet three inches
1t is of the Fultz variety.
A sturgeon over feet in length, and
weighing more than POO pound, dressed.
was hauied ashore IN seine at the Shin
last.
George w. Cruikshank, A. NJ, of the
Ccc@ Democrat, is to deliver the Anniversary
Oratlon before the Delta Phi Literory
society OF Delaware College on Wednesday
evening, June 10.
=, me Quarterly Conference of the M. T..
Church OF Centreville has determined to
hoid camp at the Wye camp meeting
woods, commencing August 9TH and CON.
tinuing until the 10th.
The bearded wheat in the southern nnrt
OF Cecil county is badly injured by the late
iroSt; the Fultz wheat, being more ad.
vanced when the frost fell was not so badly
injured as the other varieties.
The law enacted at the recent session of
the Legislature prohibiting minors from
attending certain variety performances
has gone into effect, and the police have
been instructed to rigdly enforce its pro,
visions.
Thomas Hughlett, State Fishery Com.
missioner, last week turned out 100000
young shad in the Choptank river, at
Greensborough, and 100000 in the Nanti.
coke river, at fredericksburg. He intends
to place 100000 in Miles river, as soon ms
he can obtain them, and then give his at. |
tention TO stocking the Pocomoke and |
other rivers in the lower counties.
Mrs. Kate Waddell, who was charged
with having murdered Mr.. Fitziareu and |
his wife, an aged couple, in Talbot county. |
early last fall, died near Church Creek. in |
Talbot county, May II, of consumption.
Mrs. Waddell made no allusion to The !
charges against her, and as vet this most |
horrible crime is wrapped in darkness
She was held in prison for some time ON
he charge of murder, but the grand iurv
lfter investigating the case, failed to BRING
n bill. W ''i"s
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

THERE is no longer any doubt that n
general agreement has been reached among
the European Powers for Congress, which
will assemble at Berlin at an early day.
Count Andrassy hasaccepted the invitation.
and the Chancellor of the Exchequer has
referred in the House of Commons to the
prospects of Congress in way that must
be accepted as an unofficial announcement
that an agreement has been arrived at.
This is a firm assurance Of peace, and the
signs, so far as signs are of value before a
meeting Of diplomatists to discuss new
boundary lines and weigh international
grievances, are favorable to its continuance.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

REFORM OF OUR ELECTORAL SYsTEM.-The
greatest blessing the country could now
have would be the adjournment of Con.
gress. The business of the country has
been kept in a state of unrest from its
very commencement. There are men
there ready to set on foot any revolutionary
scheme without regard to consequences so
it would benefit them. The people want
these disturbing causes settled, and as they
have remained in session thus long, it is to
be hoped (after passing appropriations for
the necessary governmental expenses) thev
will pass one more bill and adjourn. We
have reference to a reform in our electoral
system. 1t is quite possible for the next
election to be about as close as the last, and
may very easily hinge upon the vote of
single State, or rather upon the question
how single State shall be counted Tn.
less some rule has been previously adopted
there may be almost the same contest as
that of lS76-77 over again. The country
should demand of Congress that this matter
must be attended to before it adiourns.
The essential thing is that some system
shall be devised and adopted which will
settle all questions that may arise. The
subject has been before Congress, and a
committee Of the Senate to which the sub
ject was referred has reported through
Senator Edmunds. Mr.. Edmundss plan
recognizes the authority of the State over
its electoral vote, which was asserted by the
Republicans in the XLIVth Congress. and
sustained by the Electoral Commission.
State tribunals are to decide all controyer
sizes respecting the title of electors, and
where any such disputes are transferred to
Congress, that body is to ascertain, if it can,
what the lawful tribunal of the State is.
and adopt its decision. In order to afford
ample time for the determination of such
questions, the time of election is advanced
one month, bringing it early in October. |
and the time Of the meeting of the Electo- |
raj Colleges is put off one month, bringing |
1t IN January, thus leaving a space Of three |
months between the two days. During this |
to be decided by the lawful State tribunal. |
and its judgment is to be conclusive eyi. |
dence of the lawful title of the electors"
When but one return has been received |
from State, it is not to be rejected except
by the affirmative vote of both houses of |
Congress, and when there is a question
whether the title Of the electors has been
reviewed by the proper tribunal, or where
more than one return has been received
and there has been no determination of
the question within the State, onIy such
votes shall be counted as both houses. acting
separately, shall decide to count. Whether
1t will ever get beyond report, it is diff.
cult, judging from the wrangling disposi-
ton of Congress, especially the House. to
decide. If the same energy were spent in
deVislng means to prevent a recurrence
OF such an uncertain title as is now attached
to the Executive chair that there is in
getting up possible revolutionary schemes.
a peaceful future would be assured.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

If THERE Is NOT big difference in the
usual treatment of male and female viola.
tors of the peace, there certainly must be
as to locality where tried. In Delaware,
VIM. Thomas crazes himself with drink.
cut his wife's throat and after short i'm.
prisonment and trial is discharged from ius
tlce without the first mark of legal punish.
ment Kate Southern, a young married
woman subject to epiletic fits, killed in
Georgia, the paramour of her husband un
der circumstances enough to craze her.
We are ashamed to say that Jury of
Georgia men, presumably white outside,
convicted Kate Southern of murder Our
shame comes of the knowledge that if the
paramour had been a man and the killer q
husband, there would not have been. in
Georgia, even the formaity of trial, much
ie-' conviction for murder. There is
probably no State in the Union where the
husband would have been punished. In
III" -hould have spent good
deal OF money to hide behind emotional
insanity" but we should have made sure
not to convict the avenger of his domestic
wrongs. In the South they Just let the
matter drop-which is manlier, as we'll as
less expensive. But the Georgia jury who
convicted a woman Of murder for killing
the disturber of her domestic happiness
must be lacking in common decency and
Governor Colquitt instead of committing
the death sentence to imprisonment in the
penitentiary for ten years ought to pardon
her entirely. When men are hung for
such acts we will consider the propriety Of
hanging women for them.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

II You want a Coat. Pants, Vest or Suit
90 and see the assortment Of Fashions and
Suitings, at Fowler's.
Something New in Dress Goods. - wards
for Sl.00, at Raymonds, opposite Delaware
House.
>, Fowler IS putting in better Innings and
trimmings than has ever been used in
Clothing in this town.
\ Big Bargain on lot of Hamburg Insert.
lnGs' . cents yard, at Raymond's. opposite
Delaware House.
Tschudy has a lot of Chester Paving Prick
always on hand. They are the only kind
fit for paving.
Will open to day very choice stock of
Gallcoes at prices that will surprise YOU, at
Kaymond's opposite Delaware House.
Coal and Wood constantly ON bord and
for sale by W. W. Tschudy. '''''
Bones Bones! BONES Highest cash
price paid for old bones. J.E. Tygert & Co.
Tell it far and near that Phillips is now
ready with as good line of Ready.Made
Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing
Goods as he ever had the pleasure of offer.
ing to the people OF this community.
An elegant line of fine Fur and Straw
Hats made especially for our trade lust in
stock. We invite those wishing the latest
Fashionable Fine Hats to call and see US,
johnson Bros
Phillips d Co.'S stock of Hats cannot ba
beat They have now the largest stock
they ever had and feel justified in saving
that they can suit every body, even the
most tastldious. Please give US a call
every body-and we will show YOU the
incest line Of Hats you ever have seen.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
The Boot and Shoe firm.of r. NJ. &W ~
D ohnson by mutual consent has this dav
dissolved partnership. The Smvrna bus;.
ness Will be continued by w. T. johnson.
and K. NJ. johnson will take charge of tho
business. The firm desires IN
return their sincere and earnest thanks to
their many friends and the public generally
Tor the kind patronage with which they
nave been generously favored during their
business career.
r. NJ. JOHNSON.
w. Il. JOHNSON.
SMYRNA, May Goth, lS7S.-3w
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

Gen. Sherman and sixty lesser generals
will parage the streets of New York in full
uniform on decoration day. -..
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

The shah Of Persia is expected in Paris
on the I0th Of June lie will remain six
months in Europe, and visit London. Mad.
rid and Lisbon.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29

THE " TIMES" is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT d. IOFFECKER, Editor and Pub
Usher, at Smyrna Delaware.
UBsCRIPTIoN-One year $500 in advance. or
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year No paper
discontinued until all arrears are paid-only at the
option of the Publisher
will be inserted at the rate of
Seven Cents alinc for the first insertion subsequent
insertions Threcand ahalfcents Aliberaldi discount
made to quarterly, semi-annuOl and yearly adveri-
sers.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29
A Terrible Reptile ExpeIlea

NMYENA, DEL, Nav 2Qth. ISIS.
10 ~iom i ptay ac,r.:-Dr,. Stcarns &
Wilson, expelled from me this day a monster
lape Worm, head and all, about 100 feet
long. | give my consent that this NAV be
published in any way that it may be deem.
cd advisab le for the benefit of others who
are afflicted with disease.
Smyrna times., 1878-05-29
HoHr. " o.,

at the Alley Mills, near SMYRNA.
ne above worm was on exhibition at the
Delaware House to-day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-13
The Most Disagreeable Sort Of People,

It will always be = nice and difficult
question to decide who are the most dis.
agreeable people to live with. Our first
thoughts will be directed to the more
ugly and venomous passions, such a.
hatred, envy, jealousy and the like. 1t
will probably be found, however, that
those qualities which come under the
head OF foibles rather than Of vices rem.
der people most int"lerable as COM
panions and coadjutors. For example,
it may be observed those persons have y
more worn, jaded and dispirited look than
any Others who have to live with people
who make difficulties on every OCCASION,
great or small. Iii is astonishing to ses'
how this practice of making difficulties
grows into II confirmed habit of mind,
and what Disagreement it occasions.
The SAVIOR OF life is taken out of it when
you know that nothing you propose or
suggest, hope for or eudeavor, will meet
with any response but an enumeration Of
the difficulties that will lie in the path
you wish to travel. The difficulty
mOnger is to be met with not only in
domestic and social life, but also In BUSH
ness. 1t not unfrequently occurs 10
business relations that the chief will
never by any chance receive without
many objections and much bringing for
ward of possible difficulties, anything
that is brought to him by his subordi-
mates. They at least cease 10 take pains,
knowing that no amount Of pains will
prevent their work being dealt with In q
spirit of ingenius effectiveness. At last
they say to themselves: 1.-THE better the
thing we present the more opportunity
We will have for developing his unpieas-
apt talent Of effectiveness and imasina-
live power of inventng difficulties"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-13

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was kicked for few minutes, went on
with his business, in utter ignorance Of
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most interesting aud happy courtship--
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-13

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ing sun. Fiercely closed the Young
champioas ia life ~ death. Loud echoed
LOWS IfVf2 tIf Castle
rivets fiex from :heir srmor ard splinters
of steel fell into the river on either hand.
All who bebeld maryellei TO see such
strokes. at each of which it seemed that
one of the fighters must fall. Blood and
sweat poured down their bodies; they
painted for breath; they exhausted their
strength. lint neither would weld aninch.
It Was a good blade that Girard's neph.
ew had from the Jew. but no steel
could withstand the matchless Durandal.
At last divers sword broke in his hand.
He was forced 70 his knees: already he
almost felt the enemv's sword in his
heart. he closed his ewes and thouoht Of
heaven. and his SISTERS desnair;ng crv
rang in his ears.
Rnt Roland fling awav his weanon
"Rise." he said. Fl am the nephew of
the K;no of Frsnca T. CLAW not nm.
armed men" ~ Guy INV
Oliver rose 70 h;s feet and +hev faced
each other with naked hands. Thew tore
nm two sanl;nos ard with them struck
MIGHTY hlows fiiI these wera broken
Then thew Iocked their bodies tooether.
and wrestled like lions. till both At the.
same moment came TO tho ground.
When thew stood nm hrcathIess the
King saw them unlace their helmets and
embrace.
"Hai ia NV nenhew tired Of the f;oht2,
he cried. and Ganilon WHISPERED into
his ear that Roland was betravino him
for love of that ladv unon the castle
walls.
"Nav." said tho wise Duke Navmes
II will 90 through the fire or fioht a,
Saracen eiant. if Roland he false 8 and
so smoke all the neers whose own hearts
were l0yal.
In friendly converse the vouths re.
posed throuyhout the noon. dav heat
Another sword was brought to Oliver
from the castle. and a great gold
flagon of wine, from which both drank
to the LADY Aida and pledged each
other.
"Right GLAD am I.nsaid Oliver ito
have to do with so good man."
sand sad am l." said Roland. "to
grieve SO fair LADY,"
They aided one another to lace on
their helmets, and with fresh strength
renewed the battle. The hot sun went
down toward the west, but still they
fought on. and the two hosts watched
thar, ooxr, With hoDo ool No., -,:.L e..