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Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
The Railroad Investigation.

The following from an editorial of the New
York Herald has been handed us for publica-
ton
Nearly all the railroad men thus far called as wit
Saratoga seem to be inspired with the common idea
that it is their interest to ObSruct and defeat the pur
poses of that inquiry and not to assist them If there
abuses in railroad administration if there evils
that are detriment to the public and which deprive
the people of some of the advantages which pre-
sumed would be derived from the existence of those
great corporations when they created, they are
not desirOuS to expose Them but to hide and instead
of wishing to give every facility to public officials
they do their utmost TO impede inquiry in which
all are concerned. There can, we believe be no
man like Mr.. Vanderbilt Mr.. Vanderbilt answered
many important inquiries with the simple statement
that he did not know" and the fact that man at
the head OF such concerns as he is understood to
direct direct them with so little knowledge is one
of the most notable facts that the investigation has
brought out. 1t appears that the first recOmmen-
daon that the committee might make TO the LegiSla-
road presidents to be reasonably well acquainted
with the concerns of their companies. Ali of these
gentlemen put themselves in an attitude of Opposi-
ton toward properly authorized investigation on
the ground that the inquiry relates to their private
affairs" and touches facts that the public have no
right to know and which il is impeTtinent in the
Legislature TO attempt TO get at. The sooner any
man. railroad president or any one else gets over the
delusiOn that administration of great machine like
the Central Railroad IS his concern. and that the
public have no rights i'll regard to it, the better il will
be for his tranquility for If we are not mistaken in
the signs of the times the public mind has at last
reached the definite conclusion that this very theory
| of railroad managers which pretends TO shut ou
supervision is the first If not the greatest evil il
regard to those great corporations and is of the
/ first that must be overcome. Vanderbilts may come
/ and go; but the Central Railroad and other road
like IL will remain, and the public will remain, anC
| the relations of the two must be established on
basis that will make them mutually and permanently
| serviseable to one another.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Job Work neatly done at the TINES Office
For SALE-A good Baby Carriage, apply
at the TINES Office.
Celluloid Collars and Cuffs, and the justly
celebrated Planet Shirts, to be had at S. L.
Kahn.
ARGosY BRACE.-Wears longer than any
other suspenders. Cords run over pulleys
No chatting or wearing out. No strain on
any buttons. Being the only selfadjust
ing suspender made, for sale by S. L. Kahn
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

In the District Court of the United States,
for the District Of DELAWARE.
In the Matter of Worden & Evans.
Bankrupts.-In BANKRUPTCY.
At WILMINGTON, in said District, on the 5th day
Of September, A. D., 1879.
District Of DeldtCdre ss.
Notice is hereby given that Petitions have been
fled in said court by William Worden and Josiah D.
Evans, of Smyrna in the county of Kent in said Dis
trct, duly declared Bankrupts under the act of Con-
gress of March 3 1867 for discharge and certificate
thereof from all their debts and other claims prova
BILE under said act and that the 18th day of Septem
Der. 1879 at IL O'clock NJ is assigned for the hear
ing of the same at Wilmington aforesaid when and
where you may attend and show cause if any YOU
have why the prayers of the said Petitions should not
be granted.
sep 10-2w S. REDMOND SMITH
Clerk of the L. S. District Court Delaware District
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

BAD PREcEPT.-It looks rather strange for a youth
ful and generally fair journal like the Morning Herald
in these days Of advanced liberal thought and feeling
to defend the persons who guilty of such gross
violations Of law at the late election in Wilmington,
and condemn those who wish to purify the ballot
1t is no excuse that the Republicans did the same
thing as 1t asserts. The whole machinery of justice
from the highest court down to the lowest officer of
the city or county was in the hands of the Democrats
and they should have brought every culprit to
justice, and to do it would have been to them an
easy matter. The Herald as a champion Of good
morals and good law is pursuing very strange
in aiding and abettng criminals.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
Fruit Jars.

This is the season of fruit canning and our
industrious housewives have been in pother
and they in turn have bothered the grocery
men. The difficulty is a short supply of fruit
jars. The stock run short week ago or more.
On Friday last T. B. Megear succeeded in
getting fraction of an order filled, Is dozen,
and they were all gone in about three hours
after reaching his store. On Monday j. B.
Cooper had similar invoice which was wiped
out about as soon. The demand must be heavy
this years as the manufacturers in a late letter
say that they are 300 cases behind in filling
their orders.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
improvements.

Among our colored population the spirit of
improvement this fall seems especially manifest
story frame dwelling with kitchen attached,
on his lot adjoining the Bethel A. NJ. E.
Church. James Melvin has also erected a
house of the same character near the Cen
tennial Church Captain Gale Jones has put
an additional story on his dwelling on Chest
nut street. George Dolby has also erected a
two-story house, with kitchen, on his property
q miles east of the town.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
Centennial wi. E. Church.

At a business meeting of the Centennial NJ. E.
Church, of this town, on Monday evening Sept 18TH
the following persons were appointed q Committee
on Ways and Means, to make the necessary financial
this place the 25th of the present month Caleb JONES'
Malvina Peaker, Hannah GouldsbOrO Lydia Ryons,
Emely Peaker. Sarah Johnson Wesley Potts, Mary
Z. Lumn, Ebenezer Selby. II was also resolved that
the above named persons be given subscription papers
and that they be required to receive contributions for
the above purpose. 1t was further resolved that a
copy of the above be published in the SMYRNA TIMES
GEO. II. WATERS. President
Jos. KENTON Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
NOTICE.

NOTICE. .. Font
IN l, Jacob Raymond, of the town of smyrna Nm Nm
county and State of Delaware, do hereby give Ivf of
that intend 10 make application TO the OOoTs, OOos,be
General Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery t " G
State of Delaware in and for Kent county ~ lH 6r ~
session, which will commence and be heiu NJ tr, pU
in Kent county aforesaid, on Monday, the Msn!
seventh day of October, in the year of our LOr9 u
thousand eight hundred and seventy nine, Vet ~
license to keep an inn or tavern ana TO sell ~ be
ing liquors. in less quantities than one quar- ~
drunk on the premises at and in the mouse Ivr sre
eupied by me as tenant and known as the " 2 r
House.. The location of said house, wherein hsLtPoC
pose to keep an inn or tavern is IN hlteus If
District Nos and ~, in Kent county in the t e,a
Delaware, and ON the corner of Main ana MeuVsCa sra
streets in the town of Smyrne. in Kent count! I 10
said. The time when the said application WI sh ssy
made by me will be made ON Monday the LI.n 0sxt S
OF October A. ID. 1879 being the first day Of he pcs @
term of the said Court of General Sessions oil the r
and Jail Delivery of the State of Delaware III S-n
Kent county. The names of the respectable oiN'''
recommending my said application are
s. L. CLARK, H. c. Douglass,
A. scout d. J. Cummins,
VIM. Daniel, NJ. D., II. II. Smith,
Robt. J. Thomas, Frank Wells,
George T. Cunning Gustavus Wick,
I Henry LauterwaSser, W. 7. Cavehder'
James A. Collins, B. s. GOOtee,
''"H ''O''N JACOB RAYMOND
SMYRNA. DBL, Sept H. 1879.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

KENT INDEPENDENT" is the title of a new cam
Iagn pIperissued in Chestertiown. Nd on Saturday.
The initial number is bright and vigorous paper
that is calculated TO make the fur fly" The inscrip-
tion on IS banner is reform and retrenchment" It
contcua- FIR fair registrative and election; re-
+---,.- u tnc county expenses (which have nearly
quadrupled in the past twenty years.; resents the
secret intrques of the whiskey ring of Kent county
and its champion the court house clique and opposes
the present ring system Of rewarding personal
fevorites and partizans. The battle for reform in
Kent is waging with great warmth.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT d. HoFFECKER, Editoc and Pub
Usher, at Smyrna Delaware.
TERMs-SUBscRIPrIoN- year 200 in advance, of
$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
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate Of
Seven Cents line for the first insertion; subsequent
insertions and a-hafcents. AlibeIaldiscount
made to quarterly semi-annual and yearly adverti-
sers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged two cents per
line,
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

MARRIAGE BROKERAGE ILLEGAL-A case was deci-
cided last week in New York city. that fixes the
question Of procuring husbands and wives by third
party. Last winter Miss Meina Muller who was 30 years
Of age and weighed 2O5 bs. said to John r. winkler
real estate agent that If he would get her any sort
OF husband she would give him s25 Through
Winkler she was introduced 10 one Gustsve Muller.
ard they were in a sfort time married she migrate
fully refused TO pay brokerage and last week suit was
brought to recover but action could not bs sustained
because Of illegality.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

NEW YoRK.-The New Yerk Democratic State Con-
vention at Syracuse oil Thursday nominated Hon.
Lucius Robinson present incumbent for Governor. he
receiving 243 out of 30l votes There was stormy
time and the Tammany delegation withdrew and
nominated " Boss =" Kelly for Governor. The latter
accepted the nomination declaring it his only object
to defeat Robinson. There is much interest in the
suit in New York State.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

BUSINESS IN CHIcAGo.-Business in commercial cir
cles is active almost beyond precedent Certainly
autumn was never before signazed by such activity
in all leading departments of trade The city is full OF
merchants and business men from nearly every part
of the country west of the Alleghenies.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

The little town of Eppng. N H., has lost its champ
ion foOl-the man who won bets that he could eat
moro in given space of time than any other three
in the country His latest and last effort was to
bet and had thirty seconds to spare. In wentyfour
hours he was dead.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

merchant in New York city recently received an
answer TO dispatch sent 10 Shanghai, China, hours
previously. Shanghai is $4,000 miles distant from
New York by telegraph so that the message travelled
at the rate of 100 miles minute quite contrast
with the good old times"
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

AMERICAN OYSTERS FOR ENGLAND.-A New York
dispatch says the prospects large business will
again be done this in the shipment of oysters
to Europe. Some of the oystermen intend going C
Liverpool this month Oysters this season are report
ed to be unusually large and fat
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

EVEN Two HUNDRED PoUNDs.-The New York
Produce Exchange has issued circulars to manuiac-
turers OF -four throughout the country, recommending
hereafter that all barrels ofourintendedf for shipment
to that market shall weigh 200 pounds and the num-
Der of pounds marked OH each package
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

The working men Of California have elected q
majority of the new board OF Railroad commission
ers proyded for I'm the new constitution and these
the most important officials in the State. The new
constitution makes them complete masters OF the
railroads
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

He thought he heard 1.-THE angels sing" but 1t
proved TO Be chorous of yells from the next door
children He grew desperate procured bottle Of
Dr. Eulps Baby syrup aud sent It to Mrs s. with his
compliments. He was bachelor.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
MAPLEwOoD BREEDING AND TRAINING FARM.

JEFFERSON, o., Dec. IL, 1871
Dr. WILLIAM GILES, 120 West Broadway. n. v:
DEAR SIR-Please send me two quart bottles of your
Liniment Iodide Ammonia, flor horses.) During the
past two years have used II in my stable to the
cluson of all other lniments. II Is the best thing
have ever seen for either man beast. / could not
do without it. Enclosed, find draft for S..
Very truly yours, II, p. WADE.
Giles Pills cure BiOusness For sale by Jas. p
Hofiecker, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
NOTICE.

Special Meeting of the Stockholders of the Dels-
ware and Chesapeake Railway will be held at the
Station House of said Company, at Easton, Talbot
county. Maryland, ON Wednesday, the LIST day of
will Mortgage its property also to see if the Company
Will Lease its property any part thereof and for
the transaction OF such other business as may come
before said meeting.
By order of the Executive Committee
JNO. W. SCOTT, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

Hon. A. B. Cornell, the Republican candidate for
Governor of New York, Is man Of middle age, ana
ConkiInc's other favoeite, General Grant, he is a
{" silent man who CANNOT make speech.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
DEATHS.

PERRY.-At Ashland, Baltimore CO.. Nd on the 10Th
ints., Thomas C., only son of Rev S. NJ. and NJ. "
Perry, aged p months and IA days.
WOODALL-In Camden, on the 9th inst, Ann
WOOdall, aged n years, months ond days
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

out of 200 grain-laden vessels which s9iled FROM
Baltimore during the last year only two hoated the
stars and stripes IL the farmers of tho country were
as well protected as the ship owners we should
neither raise grain nor lasnd It abroad.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

The shipment of cattle and sheep to Great Britain
from the Dominion continues upon an extensive
exports of the present season win be far ahead of
1873
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

.n,,v,r,s,Sa CHEAT 1t has become so common TO
i, th heg,nning Of an elegant interesting article
VIII mIaN .t S MS, A. Fnto some advertisement that we
t al snch cheats and simply call attention to the
merls Of Hop Bltters i plain honest leTms as pos
sbie 10 induca people to give them one triai az no
one who knows theiF value VIII ever "S0 ''''''"s
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

Save money and time by having DIR. Bulls Balti-
more Pills always on hand, and using them for the
numerous diseases which moro less trouble fami-
lies at times. Sold everywhere. Price 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

At Republican meeting in Portland last week
Senator Hamn predicted that his colleague Senator
Blaine) would be elected President in 1880.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

The anniversary Of the overthrow of the Kellogg
government on Sept, IA, 1874, was observed in New
Orleans Sunday. Military companies paraded
through the streets, and requiem mass for the
members Of the militia killed on that OCCASION was
celebrated at the Cathedral.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
smyrna Price Current, Sept. II, 1879.
MARRIAGES.

GREENLY-GOLT.-In this town, on the 11th inst.
by Rev. J. NJ. Yingling, George H. Greenly and Miss
Emma J. Colt both Of New Castle CO., Del.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17

Great preparations are being made for the German
exhibition Of the wool Industry which win take place
at Leipsic in 1880.
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
MONEY.

Money, to loan on First Mortgages, in 'nmSOi ~
= "F'7- A. p. GRIFFITH, mi
avg 2O,ly Real Estate Agent Smyrna y"
Smyrna times., 1879-09-17
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

THE preparations for the Middletown Fair
indicate a very large and successful exhibition
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Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 2,


There is to-day considerable difference of opinion
among Democrats as to what course should be
taken in the matter of the last Vcto received yes
tGrday from the White House. But it is very
amiable difference, and doubt not an arrange
mCnt will soon be reached which will satisfy nearly
all Democrats and be agreeable to Mr.. Hayes
The concluding paragraph of his veto message is Il
broad offer to surrender everything except pay for
the dCputy-marshas, and assurances are rs thick
as autumn leaves that he will enforce the law, if
this be granted, in the least offensive manner pos
sibc. The significant language of the veto is this :
y" l have in my former message on this subject
expressed willingness to concur in suitable
amendments for the Improvement of the election
laws; but cannot consent to their absolute and
entire repeal, and cannot approve legislation
which seeks to prevent their enforcement
The promises come not only from Mr.. Hayes but
from the Departments and from prominent ltidi-
cal Senators and Representatives. The furry
which Immediately followed the veto soon died
away, and, us stated above, the impression this
morning is that all difficulty will be removed
another extra session avoided, and an early ad-
journment be reached
There are many rumors as to the standing OF
Cabinet mcmbers on the veto question. Its. how
ever, generally understood that Secretaries Evarts
and Schurz desired approval of the bill, and that
the former will take more active interest in
bringing about an agreement than he has hereto
fore taken in any affair not connected with his own
Department
That the inconsistent course of Mr.. Hayes in re-
gard to the appropriation bills has had and will
long have damaging effect upon his party-upOn
the Republican party rnther-cannot be doubted.
He has done just enough to further ALLEVIATE por-
ton of the party, and not enough to attract re-
crllitS.
The men who have worked up the case against
Senator Ingalls, now promise the ostqstonishing
developments. If half they say is true Mr. Ingalls,
should now be in a pcntentiary instead of the
Senate.
ed by the Senate was Geo II. Robinson, of Maine,
who was in the house of Mr.. Seward and was
severely injured at the time the Secretary was At
tackled by Payne. Mr.. Robinson has resided in this
city since the war. Hcwil probably bcput on the
retired list at an carly day. HILTON
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Trial of Miss Duer.

The trial of Miss Lillian Duer, at Snow
Hill, Md, was concluded on Thursday of last
week, the jury bringing in verdict of mot
guilty of murder, bnt guilty ofmanslaughter."
Judge Wilson sentenced her to pay fine of
$500, which amount was raised during the
day, and Miss Duer was released from custo-
dy. The case is a peculiar one in many re-
spects and the jury appeared to be greatly
perpleXed over the evidence Miss Duer
is native of Pocomoke City, or Ncwtown,
as it was formerly called. Her parents are
very respectable, her father being an indus
trious carpenter. She was well educated and
seems to have been fond of reading, but her
literary food consisted principally of story
papers and novels of the most romantic char
acter. She was an enthusiastic admrer of
Byron and was fond Histories of duels, fights
with savages, &c She was in the habit of
carrying pistol and of practicing with it in
the woods. She became very intimate with
Miss Ella IIean, young lady the very OPP
pOsite of herself About the first of last No
vembor there was GOODNESS between the two
young girls. Elias companions say that Lillian
resented Miss Hearn's partially for another
young lady. Lilians friends say that Miss
Hearn was jealous ola youth who seemed TO be
counting Miss Duer On the 9TH of November
Miss Duer visited Miss IIean, and a quarrel
took place When Miss Lillian arose to go cor
dial relations had not been rc-established. Ella
was backward about going to the door with
Miss Duer, but upon word from her mother
arose and followed Lillian, closing the door of
the sitting room. Not long aftcrward the
mother heard heavy fall in the hallway
chatting laughingly near the front door,
which was open After Mrs HeaIn returned
to the sitting room she heard pistol shot in
the hallway. She opened the door and met
her daughter coming in. One hand was
clasped over her mouth and blood was trick
ling between her fingers "l'm shot" she
said, and staggered 10, The lounge. Mrs.
Hearn testified that the front door was open
and Miss Ducr was not in sight Mr.. VIM
j. s. Clark heard the screaming and ran into
the room, where Ella sal on the lounge, moan
ing with pain Miss Ducr, pistol in hand,
was walking backward and forward in deep
distress. "My God" she said, shave hurt
her Take it away or I shall shoot myself
did it with this, Internationally II was nm
accident" Mr. Clarke took the pistol ffom
her. Lillian testified that while talking with
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Miss Hearn the latter closed the door, it being
cold; that she took out her pistol and told
Ella she intended to shoot that afternoon, if
they had gone together. While examining
the pistol, with her gloved hand, to see which
chambers were charged, the hammer slipped
and the pistol was discharged There was
great deal of contradictory testimony and
various conjectures about the case-jcalousy
and momentary anger being the motives
most generally assigned for the shooting by
those who do not think it was an accident.
The case presents many singular features
and from the testimony and what is learned
outside Miss Duers mind was not in n heal
thy condition. The effects of her course of
reading acting upon strong imagination
and romantic disposition no doubt produced
n hallucination similar to that which is sup
posed to have possessed the renowned Don
Quixote.
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Republican.
HAvRE DE GRACE ITEMs.-Mr. Robert Cullcy,
of Brooklyn, is visiting friends in Havrc de
Grace.
We learn that the IIambletonian colt DIR.
C., owned by Mr.. Wilton Grccnway, took third
money at the Oxford races last week in go
class.
Mr.. Richard Kcnly, who was stricken with
paralysis month ago, still continues in help
less condition, with no prospect of full re-
covery.
Misses Emma Whitney, Emma Horton and
Elsie La Porte, were thrown out of buggy, on
the 18th instant, by their horse taking fright and
turning II corner suddenly The ladies were all
considerably bruised.
Noah Williams, colored man who was Sc
rously injured by falling on the handle of his
shovel while at work on Hillcs d Boyd's coal
wharf last week, died suddenly on Tuesday, the
18th instant.
One day last week, Mr.. win Bosley, while
at work on his farm at Darlington, discovered
black snake which he made haste to kill. On
examining the reptile, after he had killed it, it
was found to measure four feet in length, and
had two heads, one on each end and both regu-
Iarly proportional The animal was noticed to
run backwards, and Mr.. b. says IL could 90 as
fast one way as the other. This would have been
n sight for Banum.