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Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

There is not probably woman in all this
broad, sunny land of ours who doesn't think
that the carving fork was made for the ex-
press purpose of pulling corks out of bottles.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

THE Diets AND FINANCES OF ENGLAND
AND FRANcE.-The national debts of France
and England are not now far apart in
amount, that of France being a little the
larger. The French debt is held by 1885,
900 persons, being an average of about $3.50
to each holder. England's debt, on the
other hand, by the latest returns, is held by
100000 persons, being an average of about
$4,000 to each holder. In France the mas
ses Of the people seem to be bondholders
in England the capitalists instead In France
there are about 100000 land owners, of
whom some 100000 have little plots of
about six acres on the average. In England
the number Of land owners is set down at
l173,O00 In France one person in five is
aland owner in England one in thirty. In
En- gland, however, $4,000 Of these owners
have in the aggregate but $4,000 acres,
being an average of trihe moro than one.
fifth of an acre each.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

Bordentown n j., is in astate of sensation
on account of the receipt there of the
largest hog crop ever raised in the county.
Twenty four of the hogs averaged 733 pounds
each, the largest weighing ST pounds.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

Some of the Mississippi papers are urging
Jefferson Davis as the successor of Bruce
colored, in the U. S. Senate. Others, again,
oppose it, charging its advocates as guilty OF
Bourbonsm.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

The ARRIE.-The great egg bird of the
North Sea is the arrie, while its southern
cousin supplies the people Of San Francisco
with a liberal number of its gayly colored
eggs taken from the Farallons; indeed, the
arrie is the only sea.bird of real economic
value TO man throughout our whole north.
west and north. 1t is probably safe to say
that the numbers of these birds which as
semble at St. George are vastly greater than
elsewhere on the globe. AS faint but
truthful statement of the existing fact the
following may be said:
When the females begin to squat con-
tinuously over their eggs, along by the end
of June and the first of July, the males
regularly relieve them, taking turns in
keeping the eggs warm. Thus they feed
alternately, going out to sea for that pur'
pose This constant going out and coming
in during the day, gives rise, at regular
hours in the morning and evening, to a darh
qirdle of these birds fying just above the 'oater
around and around the island, IN an endless chan
more than a quarter Of mile broad and thirt,
miles in LengthI This great belt of flying
arries represents just one-half of the mum
Der of these birds breeding on the cliffs
for only those arries are in the circlini
column that are off, or relieved by thei
mates for the day from the duty of incuba
tion.--H. W. Elliott, in Harper's Magazine 70
March,.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

On Sunday week, Rev. II. Melville Jack,
son, rector Of Grace Episcopal Church,
Richmond, Va, announced that, with the
expressed wishes Of Bishop Whittle, all
alter cloths would be removed, and that
floral decoration on festival occasions should
be dispensed w,'h in future. In fact, that
he had been requested to tone down all
religious services in the Episcopal church.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

Every person is miserable sinner" in
church, but out of it it is not fashionable,
polite or decorous to use the expression,
either in confession or imprecation.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

Hannibal lIamlin OF Maine is the oldest
Senator, being 20 years and Stephen w.
Dorsey OF Arkansas the youngest, being 81
There are nineteen senators over GO years OF
age, thirtyfolr between so and CO. nineteen
between 10 and 80 and three between 80
and 40. Fifty-four of the senators, are over
5O. Nine were Union officers, during the
late war, twelve were officers in the Confed-
crate army, fourteen have been Governors
and one has been Vice President.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

A short.sighted man went to an Opticians
to change his glasses, which were not strong
enough. After he had got the right ones
he asked "What number must l wear
after these cease to be strong enough p
This one" said the optician, showing him
another pair. "And after that !" "This."
You'll need little dog and a string
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

a movement is in progress among the
members Of the Society Of Friends in Phil.
adelphia for the formation of settlements
in the West, and active steps have already
been taken. There have been many com.
plants owing to the isolation of members
Of the Society in different parts of the
West, that they were gradually losing in
terest in the principles and customs Of
their sect, and by these settlements it is
hoped to bring them together. 1t is the
intention to form an association which
shall purchase tracts of land and sell farms
and lots to Friends, or those in sympathy
with them, and also to aid persons whose
means are limited with help in the erec-
ton of dwellings and other necessary
things in their settlements. The associa-
ton will lay out roads, and erect meeting.
houses and school buildings. In all deeds
a clause will be inserted prohibiting the
sale of Intoxicating liquors as beverage.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

An unsuccessful lover was asked by what
mischance he lost his divinity. ALAS "
said he, al hattered her until she grew too
proud to speak to me-
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

Elias Black, a farmer near Doyleston,
Pa, has sixteen harvests OF hay and grain
rotting in stacks on his farm. When farm
produce began to rise with the breaking out
Of the war he held his crop for still higher
prices. When prices fell, embittered by
disappointment,he kept on stacking until he
has $4,000 worth of hay and grain on his
] hands.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

What's jography, Bill?" ITS telling
of forrin lands that we know nothin' about
by cute chaps that never seen EN-" Bill
got government situation.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate pro-
vides that anatomists shall be jointly liable
with grave robbers who furnish them sub
iects for dissection.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

A member of the Kansas Legislature has
received a small coffin with the inscription,
From the people you misrepresent. Go
bury yourself.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

Capt. Paul Boynton, has undertaken to
float from Pittsburg, Pa, to New Orleans in
his life-savng suit.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

An Indiana editor has been indicted for
murder. His first step in crime was copy
ing paragraphs and clipping off the credits.
--Norristogn Herald.
Smyrna times., 1879-03-05

John Temple, the inventor of the tur-
bine water wheel, died in Dayton, Ohio,
last week.
, 1879-06-08
:VOCALlSM,
IDA LIVINGSTONE CHALLENGE
E: EN- 1lkA WELLS. -.

IDA LIVINGSTONE CHALLENGE
EN- MA WELLS. -
70 the Editor Of Ihe Tribune.
CHICAGO. June Tn your issue OF the 4th'lnaE
you highly e1tolled tho vocalism OF Bliss Emms
Wells, whom yon eaid sang in 4, distinct voieess
Curiosity, aa one motive, induced me to visit har-
lin Theatre. where tnis wonderful yoica could %
heard. Upon the Programme for the evening".
found her announced AZ .sThe Trans-At1ante
Sensational Phenomenon-direct from the prinel..
pal Theatres Of Great Britain, IN her great am
original speciality, singing in t. distinct voice.,
Baritone, Soprano Tenor and Alto: THE osta
FOUR VOICED VOCALIST IN THE WoHlDf" ,
That America cannot be out-done By Engiano
EVEN in this case, boldly assert, and will pfoss
this assertion, By meeting the Lady At any time or
place she may designate, and contest her Fighs -
the title OF TIE ONLY Fhenonseaat roes eJ ~
order IN THE WORLD, pu5liclp. It is t,me Amerl-:
can, sensational and phenomenal" hnnte!ss
ceased their Wild and frantic researches In Forrso
Countries to obtain talent to surprise and a%s nv
when It costs so much lees 70 s'took at home 90.
fore they look Abroad and bring to light <featsx
and more worthy ''home-talent" lying peru" -
their midst
Miss Wells, in her songs, brings in the notes OF
voices-1 will do more, will produce deeper t.c1
Ct and lower notes even Base notes an4 a1sh sinas
Ballads, will sng any chosen selection 1loT III III
popular Opera-Sha sings in English only L. w -
sing IN StI tdagugQes VIII Initiate tnc W.. Lii
childhood, manhood aud old age-ln fact w w
SUBSTANTIALLY PROVE that with me it Is not ~
ct prekerea ntit! That this s not braggaooeaU, e'
the testimony of many OF Jour citizens WHO nass
heard me, Us we'll a. almost volume OF Tx ~
notices to prove the veracity OF my Statements ~
which here nte tWo.-- -.
"a 1gonde7faz uotee, Of unusual eosspsse' ~
dstoished her audience nctth stotio1 Of nsas~
yoics, producing dep. Tsch soaoTons ooss nos -
high Sopyano-aae A1s As rarity Of ndss'es
, 1879-06-08

ClHcINNAr1, O., June 7.-The last day OF the
spring meeting OF the Queen City Jockey Club
drew very large crowd. A great many ladies
we're present. The weather was Gne and the tack
in splendid condition.
The first race. mile heats, best in three, had
eight starters The horses were sent on at the
third attempt with Wheeler in the lead. Surge q
close second and the rest close up. At the first
haf-mile Surge colared the leader, and they raced
together. AT the three-quarter mile post Virgil
liam came MP, gained the lead. winning easily,
EelIe Of Nelson second, Walton third. Time,
l:45A.
In the second heat tho pools sold: Belle Nelson,
so; Vrgillian, 81: Surge, ,18; the field, 10, They
got of ut the first attempt, with Surge in the lead
and Belle Of Nelson second. Surge maintained the
lead till coming in the home stretch, when Vir-
end Relie s Of 'ft Nelson % th'f wheeler h distanced
Third hcat-Firgillinn sold fer S10O; the field
ST., OF at the frat ATTEMPT, with May W.lton in
first quarter Firs1lllan gained the lend, but was
pushed hard By Surge On the last half. ViFgillian
winning By half length, Surge second; Belle
Second race, dash t,go and a half miles. Edn-
hnrg. Momentum, and Minnock started, with
Ed,nou5g the favos.te n the pools In the start
burg last. This position was maintained until the
last half mile, when Minuock fell to the rear, and
Ednbgrg took the lead, winning tho race in :46A.
Third race, mile heats. Before the start the
pools sold Frank Shorr 100; Dunklrk, 6l;
Nellie Booker. =6: Bette F., so; Crosslet l.; the
field. composed Of Ada Lambert, Ida Davis, and
Mollie Mckinley, Is. Short took the lead ut the
start closely followed by Cross1et and Nellie
Booker. The positions remained unchanged till
coming into tna honle-stretch, when Booker took
the second. place. and Dunkirk third, Short
winning easily in 1:46sl. Frank Short
now sold for 100. and The field p After six false
starts, they got of, with Dunkitk in the lead but
be soon gave it 10 Short who held IL TO the Close
winning with easc Bette T. second, Nellie Booker
third. Time, l:i7.
, 1879-06-08
TIE ST. LOUIS MEETING.

On TUESDAY OF the present week will be begun
the second meeting Of the St Louis Jockey Club,
and, from prcs"~' appearances, it will be most
successful one, sW.s that Of 1873. The pro-
grame is rcpet~ with interesting events, in all Of
which the fields will be large The first race will
be dash Of nine furlpugs, for all aRes. after which
the January Stakes. mile heats, for 3-ycar-olds,
will be run. There are fifty young cracks entered
In ths stake, and fast time may be looked for, rs
among the lot are Trinidad, Strathmore, volturno,
and Lord Murphy. mtle-heat race for all nges
will end the days sport mile and threc-qunrter'
dash for all ages the Greeley Stakes. three miles,
all ages: and mile heat race all ages is the pro-
granlmc for this second day. Lottery, the califor-
MIA +-year-oid, by Mundy. the sire Of Mo,lie Nc
Carthy, is among the good ones in the Greeley
Stakes and will meet Belle OF Nelson, by Hunters
Lexington, whose running last year as 3-year-
old brilliant The third day will be devoted
to two-mlte dash, for all ages; The Garncau
Cup mile heats, for all ages. IN which eleven nre
engaged. and q mile handicap. sFor the fonrth
day the programme is: Merchants Stakes. for s.
year odds, mile heats; the Hotel Stakcs. three
quarters Of mile, for 2-year-old colts; aad a
hurdle race. The last day will be begun By con-
ISOLATION race. with allowances for beaten horses.
Then comes the Lucas and Hunt Stakes, for 2
year~old hllies, thrce-9uarters of mile. There
are twenty -s1x entries in this event, and good
race should ensue. A milo heat race, three in
five, will close the meeting.
, 1879-06-08
CHICAGO VS.. PROVIDENCE
en.-s1y 7henote8 IN 1Ms 7t.fh,tnt


PROVIDENCE, B. l., June 7.-Terrifc batting by
the Chicago team this afternoon, and the conse~
quent Generalization OF the Greys, gave decisive
victory the visitors, and proved their superiority
in the series thus far. The GEeys were treated to
SOME lively leather hunting in the SIKH, seventh,
and eighth fnntngs ana the spectstots enjoyed the
sport immensely. Chicago won the toss, aud
Hines secured 3 clean home-run in the opening
inning BY powerful drive over left-held fence,
rear the spot where Flint the ball in the OPEN
ing game.
In the next two innings two men reached first,
but were left ut second. In the third for Chicago
six men took up the bat, md Williamson. Flint
Peters, and Anson secured single hits, upon which
Williamson and Flint ca rned two tallies. In the
fourth and fifth innings three Providence lads
reached first base on single hit called balls and
muffed ny by Dalry1np1e, but were left. Two
OF the ChicaEos saw first in the corresponding in
nings on q two-baser and 4 wild throw
by Hague, but in the sixth seven men
welded the willow: three single drives and two
bagger were secured, upon which Shaffer and
Quest earned two runs- In the same inning Hines
obtained first on \ base hit and ran home on a low
throw by Flint to Quest. In The seventh six
Chicaeoans occupied the strikers position. Two
single hits and two-bagger were hated, and
Peters, Anson, and Gore came in, assisted by a
wild throw by Brown. Two earned runs. In the
eighth, Ward and Start scored on a single hit and
q atwo~bases, with the assistance Of passed ball. u
wild pitch, and wild throw by Shat1er. The
eighth inning for Chicago Was notable for immense
hitting. nine batsmen facing Ward. On
four single hits. called balls, and sad fielding
errors, four runs adotned the inning space, OBJ
tsincd by Williamson, Da1rymple, Peters, and
Anson. In the ninth for Providence, seven Greys
went to bat. and Wright and York counted on
mu1ed thrown ball by Arson. two-baser, and
two pat outs. Williamson gained first in the eighth
, 1879-06-08

failure Of the new men to discharge the onerous
duties, in the nine which were so acceptably at
tended to by George Wright, Leonard, and
not fill the bill as George did. and it is telling on
the teams support OF Bond. In regard 70 the
play OF the Cincinnati team. it may be said that
team who act as volunteer Caprains.-New Yor:
Sun.
A very dizzy paper IN Utica, which vatnlE hopes
to gain some notorety out Of the matter, recently
kinnon case: Let McIIinnon, OF the Hop Bit
tiers, stand his ground asainsr tho arbitrary Presi
dent OF the League. The National Association is
ton can afford to ignore the League. particularly
when Hnrlbut becomes fastidlons as he is in the
case Of Mckinnpu.''
, 1879-06-08
wonderful work last year will be Of interest. IL
does not include his two defeats, described above:


FOREIGN EVENTS THIS WEEK.
During the present week number Of important
turf events are to take place IN England. and in
The majority Of them American bred horses hare
been nominated. Whether or not starts will be
made in all OF these events by the animals belong
ing to Mr. IoE1llard and others IL not at present,
matter concerning which there is any positive in
formation this side Of the Atlantic. but it Is fair
to presume that Parole is in shape for more work.
as his recent victories proved him 10 be in good
shape. His next engagement Is the Ascot Stakes,
to be run at Ascot next Tuesday, This is an i'm.
portnut event. and at the son Of Leam-
ineton and Maiden occupied conspicuous place in
the betting. The distance is long one, about
England concerning Parole seems to be that he is
deficient in staying qualities, it IS probable that
there will be plenty Of money to lay against h1m
provided the other cracks in the list OF entries
come to the post tit 10 run. The latest Rdcsng
Calendar giTes the weights and entzea as follows:
, 1879-06-08

Perhaps the most celebrated animal in tho lot,
aside from Molie Mccarthy il this 4-ycar- old colt,
6y Anndy, The sire Of Mccarthy, and out Of Jen-
nned to mile and o-miie heats. were Of the most
brilliant Character US he won no less than lime OF
the eleven races in which he started. aud in every
one Ut them met sncn speedy competitors that, III
order to get home first he was Obliged to run
every heat in fast time. In spite OF this facr,
ease, showing that he possessed stamina as we'll
speed. In only two OF his nine victories did he
lose even heat these occasions being in the two
mile-h races run At Carson and Reno. Oct. and
II. against Blossom and Jennie D., both theao
horses n Winning the first heat in their respective
races. The uniform success Of Mark L. has caused
Mo'le Mccarthy, VIZ: invincible. when in form.
ut weight for age. He started in last
season, March Is, . at Sacramento ing purse
in 1 so. 1:50h. On the lsth Of March, over the
same course, be defeated Beechcr. Madge. Dnke,
Mollie H. and Snap, mile heats in 1:4Sh, l:45.
Fl, he ran a match ut mile heats with ME. J. =.
Mcpoaalds u: s,a ally Lexington Belle. dstanens her
1as asst AattnG asat IN l:as At 5 Sans s.
race. the time being 1:45, 1:454. Marks first de-
feat Of the season was at san Francisco, June 13.
agea mile heats, against % modoc CHEF, o very m
speedy 5-year old. both horses. Notwithstanding
the two years difference in their ages, carrying the
the s1 %ss m 70 g % TE fas su
Modoc Chief won in 1:445l. 1:4tH: head only
separating the horses ut the finish Of each heat At
last defeat Mr. Baldwin's famous flly, Clara D.
beating him, mile heats, in the remarkably fast
time Of :i3. 1854. Then began succession Of
victories for Mark which lasted to the close Of
the season.
His next race WAS his fastest, and took place at
Sacramento. Sept 10, when he Led home field OF
such 3-year-olda as Glenta, Roucn, and Lex
ington Belize, in 1:+3. ! :42K. He then went to
Nevada, and at Carson Oct. Z, started il q mile
heat race. in ). against Clients and Mollte f.,
Winning h1n61V
place. Oct in wo-poile-heat race for all ages,
beat Blossom trho won the first hcat) and Bill
Hazel. T1me-3:4l, 3:4t3z. 3:@5A: At Reno.
the time being :44E, l:45H. Two naye 1ater over
the same course, he won two' mile heat race,
(Jennie D. winning the first heat). Time, 3:434,
3:45A, 3:45. This closed his career for the Sea-
son.
The following tabulated stassment OF this horae's
, 1879-06-08

1t will be noticed that the American hna been
given the top weight Thuris, the next one to him
in this respect, having four pounds less to carry.
At last accounts Jester. idotto, and Rystonc were
the ones most fancled BY the prophets OF the sport
lug press, but their opinion is worth no more than
that Of anybody else.
On Thursday Of this week the Gold Cup will be
run, but MIR. lorlards only entry In this race WAS
Duke Of Magenta, and as he has not fully recovered
from the severe sickness which manifested it<eFf
soon utter bis arrival at Newmarket, he has been
scratched In tue Rou5 Memorial: to be run the
same day, Uncas. Glen Jorsa, and Loeb Tanna are
named, but as Glen Jorsa is dead, Loch Tannn out
Of training. and UncaB in bad shape it is prop
able that any Of them will start Tue Hardwicke
Stakes and A1exandra Plate are On The card for
Friday. Glen Jorsa and Callum- a. Glen were
nominated BY the Duke Of Hamilton in the
former. bnt neither OF them will starr
Duke Of Magenta il in the Alexandra Plate, but
thc American horses ut Ascot are US follows. Pap
poosc and Cherokee in the New Stakes; Sylvia and
Loeb Tanna IN the Cosmopolitan Stakes; Glen
Jorza ana Ca1um- Glen in the Prince Of Wales
Stakes.
The following table shows the date, name, anu
distance Of the principal foreign to be run
this month. the PriK de Paris occurring to-day.
Those in which American horses are entered are
marked bS an asterisK;
, 1879-06-08
ST. LOUIS MEETING

ST. LOUIS, June THE second annual mectfne
Of the ST. Louis Jockey Club will commence next
Tuesday, June 10. under very 1attering conditions
Out OF shout 150 horses already here there are
but six cut Of training; all the rest are in excellent
trim for the work before them. The collection Is
pronounced on high authority to be the finest ever
seen in America The colts from Illinois are spe-
claly notable for condition. and promise that every
event will have numerous starters.
The January Stakes; mile heats, for 3-yesr-
for mile heats, be run on the third day, viii be
the special features Of the meeting, but all the
races will be good.
The grounds and truck are in splendid condition.
aud the prospects for large attendance ara very
fayoraDle. Horses from the Cincinnati meeting
will arrive tomorrow.
, 1879-06-08

-eA'
MuckIe, and is now in his stable at Pioua, o.
Hamblctontan nambrino. recora 2.o,,<
"a, ~ o;ra- +-;a1 - pa;,t 80. y, was se-
eeu ~ fisen t4ial d 1o1ne o1seze Fafk, Ph11s-
delphia, IL 2:22s1-
A running meeting is to be given A. Detro,+ ,ho
a.st ,sea,- :. Ta1- -.h. ss k'eu A. Oetro't tae
nIss week IN 'oly' "hen purses to the value OF
w. ooo Will DC offered. D.,
The Chicago trottcrs, Jennie Holton and Lady
McFatridgc, that were wntered ut Janesy:l]e, VII.
Dixie. by Swiecrt. As0A A''s 'ssn ofeo 10
..
Muscoden, the we'll known French steeple- CHASER
recently reported SOLD TO Mr. James Gordon Ben.
net, has returnsd to France and vii: hereafter run
Mr. wallace, the owner Of Derby. record 2:23,
wants to match him against any horse In the coun-
try barrins Rarus and Hopeful, for SIS, Goo side,
mile heats, three in five, in harness. =
Tho rair or Ar1h;a, bo,.a. -,.ou.1,.
Gen. Grant bv The KheIiye sEtty ~ E plesentea TO
New York aet week and have heen f!an 1sfHeu ~ at
, 1879-06-08

i
TKoT, NY, June 7.-The weather was cold
End windy. Audience only 800. The Troys bat
ted heavily and delded finely. Mitchell pitched
wildly ,ssgiving the catcher much trouble. The
Clevelands played miserable fielding game. They
60 to Boston tonight The game postponed from
- znnssgs- "a 9 So
Troy: ;;,,.~... ....2 - 2 ; 9 4 9 80
Base hits-Ttoy, Is; Cleveland. 10.
Total bases on h,ts-Tfoy. 22; C1eveland, 1e.
Reached first bsse-Troy, 50; Cleveland. II
First base on errots-Troy. s; Cleveland, 2.
Toal esrors-Tfoy, 1: C1cvelsnd, L.
Double plays-HAll and Clapp. Warner and
KelIy.
Bases on bal}s-Clapp. 8; ManseN and Evans.
Two-hase nitz-Hail Mansell, and Bradley, 2;
Carey, STREET,
Three base hits-Clapp and Evans.
Balls ca1led-BradleJ, Sc; Mitchell, 152.
Strikes called-o6 Bradley, II; Mitchell, 10.
Struck out-Ttoy, I; Cleveland, 2
1ine-Two hours and twenty minuteA
Cmpire-Schofeld, OF Troy.
, 1879-06-08
SPORTING.
BASE-B BALL


With druer hold than ever the Chicago Club
maintains nzst place. and right royalty does It de-
serve it. Having beaten the Bostons three games
"a their own grounds, and followed it up with two
victories In Providence. it begins to looE .s il the
peuuant WAS in sight. Tho Providence people
must begin to that the stories relative to bull
doing in cblcaFo weeo all lies. and that the Chi
cspo team won on its merits. The Club next in or
der of games won is the Providence closely fol-
lowed py Syracuae. whiie Cincinnati Boston. Buf-
falo Troy, ana Cleveland follow in ssep.sta'rs or
der. The following ia tbs record up to data:
, 1879-06-08

'UmplFc-Wi1iiam Mclean.
Home run-Hines.
Runs earned-Chicago, 6: Providence. /.
'Tvo-e base hits-Gore. Quest, Larkin, Start York.
Bases on called halls-Shaf1er. Williamson, Y ork.
Struck out-o'Ro urke, Dalrymplc, Peters, Shat
fer, Flint. ,
Passed haln-Flnt, 2: Brown, l.
Wild pitches-Larkn. l; Ward, 2.
Balls called-on Larkin, 10S: on Ward. Ill.
Strikes called-Of Larkin, 16; off Ward. I9.
Time Of eame-Two hours and fifty -dye minutes.