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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The ultimate possibility Of newspaper premiums
seems to be reached this year by the New York Tri.
bune. When 1t gave away Websters Unabridged
Quarto Pictorial Dictionary 10 single five years sub
scribeIs 10 its Weekly thought it had gone TO the
utmost limit But It placed 1900 of these Dictiona
ries-the biggest sale ever heard Of-and is now
starting out on something yet more surprising To
single five years subscriber who merely adds 81 to
the regular remittance for five years TO its Weekly
making in all Sl2), 1t sends as gift full set Of
Chambers Encyclopedia the latest edition with
American additions in twenty volumes, containing
in all. by printers measurement. II per cent more
matter than Appeton's CyclOpa.dia which sells for
eighty dollars We don't know how the thing Is done,
but what the Tribune has accomplished heretofore in
the same line shows that it does The Tribune is now
the great national paper of the Republicans, and
whoever wants New York paper should send for il.
We print its prospectus elsewhere and urge friends
that after their local paper the very best way to
make voters for the Republican candidate for the
Presidency IN iSeO Is 70 push tne if'oHneS oTcn t
out last Fall The Tribune Is besides the best farmers
paper; while its pure tone and abundant provision
for the household interests and for the children
always make it a family favorite.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
Lookout for Christmas.

Once more upon the wings of time,
Sweet Christmas will be here
To fill the old with youthful thoughts.
The young with joyous cheer;
And as no children happy are
Upon that merry day,
Unless they taste the sweets of life
10 chase the sour away.
And nothing on this earth can make
day of joys so sure
As little stockings trimming full
With Cuadics flesh and pure:
And so TO make the little eyes
To sparkle with delight
And make the merry laugh TO ring
From mornings dawn till night
Just step to GASS'S, Mixtures there
Ten hundred pounds displayed
To suit the purse of every one
All pure and freshly made;
Fire bushels full of Cdndy Toys
Now lie await in store.
Two hundred feet of Walnut Bar
TO greet you at the door.
Cream Chocolates. Gum Drops, Jelly Cakes,
Almonds Burnt and Rose.
And those delicious CaramelS
Which clears away Your woes
There's COcOanut candy. what lot,
Near past all comprehension
Their many virtues to point out
Or cen their names to mention.
There's cakes and balls and bars and strips,
And Caramels and cream
In red in white in brown in black.
Fresh sparkling from the steam
But time would fail TO tell You all
Just stop in as yOu pass
And see how cheap these Candies are
That's sold by MRS. GASS.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Those Of our readers who hitherto have not seen
the Mammoth Clothing House Of A. G. Yates q Co.. OF
meant by large business ably conducted. The inn
mensity OF the structure, the Ledger building, in
object Of curiosity and surprise ~ the seeker OF
curious things so abundant in the City OF PENN but
when In connection with such gigantic proportions
Of space large growing and prosperous business Il
considered the wonder increases and mere recital
of the facts becomes inadequate 10 convey the mag
nitude of the transactions daily managed in this en-
terprising establishment
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A movement is on foot for making Sena.
tor j. D. Cameron first member of the
Republican National Committee, in place of
Mr.. Kemble, and then chairman. Polti-
clans at Washington, where the committee
will meet on Tuesday, have various theories
about the object of the movement 1t is
said that Mr.. Cameron is supported by
friends of Secretary Sherman. IN tho belief
that he will make their candidate his second
choice. A declaration from General Grant
in relation to a third term is expected to be
made at his reception this week at Phila-
delphia.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

There has been a political crisis and
breakup in the ministry of Spain, ending
in the restoration of Don Antonio Canovas
del CASTILLO to the Office of prime minister
in which he has had some experience. The
difficulty arose out of the proposed abolition
OF slavery in Cuba-the principle of eman.
clpation being conceded by all parties in
the Cortes, though whether the action itself
should be immediate or gradual within ten
years, was disputed. On Thursday the new
ministry took their seats in the Chamber
of Deputies, and the premier announced
that their purpose was to support the
abolition Of slavery and would Immediately
bring in a bill for that purpose.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

SUSSEX COUNTY is never without bone to
gnaw. 1t always was so. This bone this
time was obtained at the Teachers Institute
held at Laurel. The Georgetown Inquirer
and writer in the Seaford Inder are both
gnawing with glistening teeth. Mr.. Scho'
field and Miss Offley gave them instruction
in the phonetic sounds-the quality and
force of the letters in the formation Of
words-and they thought they were being
made fun of because they were "down in
Sussex" The writer in the Index wants to
know when will the people of Kent and
New Castle quit treating them as if they
were "ten years behind the times" This
statement of time is rather modest: the
childishness and petulancy they exhibit
would make the word "forty' express il
better than "ten." The science which the
very capable instructors above named
wished to give them an sight into, and
which was heard with eager ears by the
teachers of Kent and New Castle, and
which has but recently been introduced
into the best schools of Philadelphia, wa
objected to by these indignant writers as I
waste of time, because they had beer
familiar with the sounds of the human
voice from their cradles" They would
have US believe they are born cultured.
Perhaps they are; but the people else
where would like to hear a different kind
When the people of Sussex become teachs
bic, they will find there is something I
learn. But nothing better can be expecte
of such writers as the above alluded to VIII
would like to do away with the present La
and superintendency and drop down t
their provincial teachers and schools thre
months in the year
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

THE Philadelphia Record in speaking OF
the Bayard resolution says;
1.-THE Bayard resolution cannot now "
be considered until after the RECESS ~
having been postponed by the senate
Finance committee along WIN we ,, So ~
other tta pFOp1 pered rt to- them Five Of
Ina r%ne members of the committee, including
Mr. Beck, of Kentucky, are said 10 be
n mi; to the resolution; although, as
u y noattsr Of courtesy to its distinguished
author . thor: it will probably be suffered to &c
before before the Senate upon its merits. In the
meontime the friends of the wise and need
full measure proposed by Mr.: Bayard should
make themselves felt in its support oy
urging its passage upon Congress through
the exercise of the constitutional hight o.
petition.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

FoREIGN.-Spain is about to send several
war vessels to Cuba.-Thomas Brennan,
the Secretary of the Irish National Land
League, has been arrested for sedtion.-
Turkeys and geese are being sent from
Canada to England. Car received
great popular welcome at the theatre in
St. Petersburg.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

rur ovation to Gen. Grant, yesterday IN
ph;Iodelpbia. was the grandest yet given to
LIN, in the Nation, and by far the grandest
I ,-,an.tr.tion ever witnessed in that city.
The procession, which started at about "nn
eleven o'clock, was five hours passing any
given point, and the rear of it did nOtFs ""l
the point of destination until after DARK Fl
H. National emblem, which decorated the
most of public places and private residences $,
could he counted by the thousands. All
nIaces of business, factories, &c, were
closed and the city wore great holiday
o.noct The streets were thronged as
never seen before. In addition 10 'ne
military bearing arms and the Grand Army
of the Republic unarned, the city depart
ments and trades were represented
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The National Association to Prevent
Adulteration of Butter is going to proclaim
a general warfare all over the country.
Hereafter, the sellers of oleomargarine will
have to be careful of which side they butter
their bread.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The old abolitionists are quarreling
through the pulpit and the press as to who
did most for the emancipation of the slaves.
We have an idea Harriet Beecher Stowe,
Abraham Lincoln, and the Boys in Blue
had something to do with that matter.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

CAUSE AND EBBEoT.--The main cause of
nervousness is indigestion, and that is
caused by weakness of the stomach. No
one can have sound nerves and good health
without using Hop Bitters to strengthen
the stomach, purify the blood, and keep
the liver and kidneys active, to carry off all
system. See other colunln.--Adudnce.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A woman has been discovered at Buffalo,
who for nine years has successfully worn the
habits of a man, and she wouldn't have
been exposed now but for the weakness OF
her husband. Her name is Sarah Jane
Ward, and she has worked in brick,
yard, and a regular . brick she has shown
herself to be.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The way Grant draws was shown in Gin
cinnati, where, while the procession was
passing the Custom-house, and the clerks
were temporarily absent, thieves broke
open an inner door of one of the safes and
secured from $500 to 81 900 belonging to an
employe.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The National Board of Trade, in session at
Washington, have asked Congress for a
government supervision of railroads. The
railroads ought to retaliate by asking Con-
gress for a government supervision over
sugar weighing or egg counting
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

India is not loyal and never will be to
England. The old feeling of race and
religion which expressed itself so terribly
in the Sepoy revolt, showed itself again
Thursday in the attempted assassination of
Lord Lytton at Calcutta.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The largest organ in the world is not in
Europe now, or will not be when the new
one is completed, now in process of con-
strucsion for the church at Garden City,
Long Island, wficb was built by the late
A. T. Stewart, the Nav York millionaire.
1t will be the largest, and in many respects
the most remarkable organ in the world
it will cost $4,000, and is to DO in place
next gprin0
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A cookery school for demonstratve lee.
lures in the culinary art has been estab-
lished at HIP Girard street, Philadelphia.
1t is very popular, and will be as useful if it
teaches the art-not only of making char,
lotte russo, but of broiling beefsteak,
making good, plain soups, and baking
sweet and wholesome bread. That kind Of
cookery will always make things boom in
the major number Of families.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

.,-rr, TIME" is published every Wednesday aite
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Ontion of the Publisher .o ~
opILUm OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will be inserted at the rate OF
ADN line the rstinsertion; subsequent
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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Who has not heard Of Frank Hardenburg,
Of the Fifth Avenue Theatsr, New York,
(Rag Money Jim in "Pique'') He says, |
always use Giles Liniment Iodide Ammonia;
it is wonderful remedy for pain, especially
inhammatory rheumatism, sore throat,
enlarged joints and varicose veins, from
which suffered; was cured by its use.
| Giles Pills cures Billiousness.
Sold by all druggists Jas. P. Hoifecker
agent, Smyrna. Trial bottles 25 cents
Send for pamphlet. DR.. GILES,
100 West Broadway, N. Y.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

There was a time when even a rosebud
in the hair was regarded by the average
Philadelphia lady as a vanity. Now some
of their pretty descendants are discontented
because gold-enameled buttons for dress
trimming cannot be bought for less than
! $4,000 dozen.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A LADY's WIsH.-"Oh, how | do wish
my skin was as clear and soft as yours"
said lady to her friend. You can easily
make it so, answered the friend. How 2
inquired the first lady by using Hop
Bttsrs, that makes pure rich blood and
blooming health. 1t did it for me, as you
observe" Read of it.-Car0 Bulletin.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber win sell ut Public Sale, the Personal
Property of the estate of Ann Farrew, deceased in
front of the Post Office. Clayton, Delaware, SATUR-
DAY. December 20. 1879, at o'clock, p NJ, TO wit:
Beds and Bedding Bedstead so Yards of Car
pet Tables Large Cupboard. Chairs lot of Queens
ware. and many other articles of Household Goods
and Kitchen Furniture.
Terms Cash ON delivery of goods.
A. McCONACGIIY, Administrator.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Christian X. Ross, father of the abducted
Charlie, is working two clues-one in South
Carolina and the other in England. No
finer illustration Of the devotion of parent
to an offspring could be found than this.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Ulysses the Greek warrior, never received
greater honors in his day than Ulysses, the
American, is having paid to him at present.
All that is wanted now is Homer to sing
his praises in poesy.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The Democratic majority in Congress
proposes to increase the appropriations all
round this Winter. The cheese pairing
process of the last session neither helped
them nor hurt the Republicans.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A l5-year.old boy and l6.year.old girl
eloped from New York the other day, but
were promptly arrested. Their love, though
tender, was not legal tender.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

While Congress is debating upon the
best way Of supprcssing polygamy and won
dering whether the Mormon pledges of
better behavior can be trusted, the dis.
closure is made that Delegate Cannon has
taken fifth wife within so short a time
that his plea of the Statute of Limitations
will not avail him." This is surely a prac
teal proof of Mormon repentance.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The French legislature, on Wednesday
last voted five millions Of francs to relieve
the existing business depression. 1t is to
feed the suffering poor who are out of work,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Hanlan signed an agreement in New
York yesterday to row Courtney within
five weeks. The stream is not named, but
we hope it is in the river Styx.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
s25 REWARD.

Stolen from my stable, Sunday night. Nth inst
q dark brown mare Mozel" once owned by Stockly
Daniels about Is hands high. right hind foot white
white spots on the BACK rom saddle gals is bad 70
for information that will convict the theft and re-
turn the mare orSlO that will enable
me to recover the mare,
T. E. CARLY,
SMYRNA, Del
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A significant fact of the prosperity of
the country is, that three thousand miles OF
railroad have been constructed during the
past year.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Long Live the Republic cry that has
been silent in Spain for many years, was
beard in its Congress on Wednesday. II
may. yet again resound throughout the
whole Iberian peninsula
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
The Great Grant Greeting.
The JOURNEY FROM HARRISBURG TO PHILA
DELPHIA -RECEPTIoN AT THE LATTER
PLACE-CHARACTERIsT SPEECH BY
TUE (irNEpAT

LANE-ChAtANl E'tNlSllC ~ EhNh DA
THE GENERAL.
GERMANTOWN JUNCTION, Pa, Dec. 10
The special train carrying the ex-President
and Mrs Grant, Governor Hoyt and staff,
and the Committee of the City Councils Of
Philadelphia, left Harrisburg at Cos this
morning. At Lancaster, although it was
barely daylight, large crowd had assem-
bled, and at Coatesville, Downingtown and
other places crowds were gathered, but as
the train ran through to Philadelphia
without stopping, General Grant did not
make his appearance.
The day broke clear and bright. Every
thing promises we'll for an unusually fine
day for the grand parade in Philadelphia
and as the train neared the city the sun
was shining warm and bright and not a
| cloud was to be seen.
At the city limits Mrs. Grant and other
ladies of the party were transferred to a
separate car and taken to the regular depot
at West Philadelphia, whence they were
subsequently driven to the Continental
| Hotel.
Meanwhile the remainder of the trair
with General Grant, Governor Hoyt and The
reception committee, proceeded over thu
New York Junction road to the Nortl
Philadelphia station, at Somerset and BroaC
streets.
The train arrived at $50 A. NJ, when al
immense crowd greeted the ex-President
Mayor Stokely and other officials at one
entered the car and formally welcomed tn
General to the city. To the Mayors speec
of welcome General Grant replied
"To you. Mr.. Mayor, and the goo
citizens of Philadelphia, which has alway
been a home to me since | first becam
acquainted with the citizens of Philadelphia
, return with great pleasure"
The Keystone Battery then formed i
the vicinity and fred salute. The parad
moved at 1925.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The Senate Democratic caucus has agreed
that it will remove no other of the faithful
employees of that body, and especially no
manned soldiers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The House was in a working mood Friday
and passed the pension and fortifcation
nPPp0pt"%H Ss Goo T nd P 36e "r G
bill, as amended, appropriates $425,00O A
bill was introduced for the appointment OF
an intaroceanic commission to determine
the best plan and route for the proposed
canal across the Isthmus of Darien.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Cincinnati has dubbed itself the " Paris
of America" but it resembles Paris only in
its way of Decorating the Sabbath. Its beer
saloons, concert halls and many of its
theatres are open on that day, and the
managers and police commissioners are
having q contest to test the legality Of
keeping places Of amusement open on
Sunday.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The Ute Indians say they are willing "a
be tried anywhere outside Of Colorado
They should be sent to New Jersey.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
Smyrna Price Current, Dec. II, 1879.
GRAIN, &c.
MARRIAGES.

TRUAX-WHEATMAN.-A the Smyrna Circuit NJ.
L. Parsonage. on the llth inst by Rev. p. H. Raw
linS, Henry T. TruaX and Miss Julia 7. Wheatman,
both of near this town.
EDGELI-HOLT.-At the same place and by the same
on the 10th inst, VIM. f. Edgell to Miss May E.
Holt
PHILLTPS-BA the 18th inst, at NJ. E.
Parsonage. by Rev. 7. H. Haynes VIM. J. Phillips to
Miss Mollie +. Barcus. both of Kent CO., Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

1t is said that British government does
not intend to proceed with the sedition
trials in Ireland.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The British are having some more hot
fighting in Afghanstan.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Manager J. II. Havsrly is rapidly becom'
ing the Jay Gould of theatrical enterprises
he is now reaching for Philadelphia
theater
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Business continues to improve. $30,S00
wins paid at Nav York auction sale yester.
day for seventy.eight pictures.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

A Russian, with a lot of dynamite "to
blow up the Winter Palace" at st. Peters
burg, has been arrested.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Lord Lytton, Viceroy Of India, was shot
at by drunken Indian.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
Disastrous floods prevail in Hungary.

The political crisis in Spain has serOu
look.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Sherman Il Co.. Marshall Mich. want an
agent in this county at once at salary of 800
per month and expenses paid. For full par
ticulars address as above
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

solomon said. in accents mild.
spare the rod and spoil the child;
BE they man, or be they maid.
Whip and wailOp, EN-, solomon said.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
DEATHS.

BROwN-On the 10th inst, near Dcxters Corner
John Brown aged 40 years.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17
PUBLIC SALE
OF
STOCK and FARMING UTENSILS.

The subscriber intending to leave the State will
sell at Public Sale at his residence in Snow Neck on
TUESDAY, December %, 1879, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ the
following Personal Property, to wit:
STOCK.-HoRsEs NO. 1-Bay Horse John young
and good driver. HamiltOnian" stock. No -
Katie years old Frank Pierce" stock. No s.
Cows most of them half AldeTnys pure Alderny
Bull heifers, half Alderny; yearling Calves fine
young Bull, years old, half Alderny; 20 head of
Sheep, 2 Berkshire Sows.
FARMING UTENSILS.-2two-horseP Peach Wagons
2t-one-horse Peach Wagons, Farm Wagon, Wood
Reaper and Mower Grain Fan, Champion Wheat
Drill, new; Wheat Drill old New Steel Tooth Rake
order: Corn Shelter In good order: Cider Min .
Twin Harrows. Harrows. P;oughs Cultivators, 5
sets of Wagon. Carriage. Dearborn and Plough
Glover Hay. lot of Peach Baskets. &C.. &C.
TERMS :-Ail sums Of $40 and under the cash viii
be required: all sums over that amount credit of
months will be given by purchasers giving bankable
note with approved security.
JOHN TRUAx.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

The Peace Society of Philsdelpnhs ;s
preparing to give banquet to the sOiu''
who said Let US have peace"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1879-12-17

Broad is the road that leads to debt,
And thousands walk together there;
Prompt payments find narrow rut,
With here and there a passenger.