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Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

The case of Parr, with his strycnnia.
cheating of the gallows and the assertion
Of some of the physicians present that no
known antidote had been discovered for
the poison, recalls the fact that there have
been several authenticated statements OF
wonderful restoration by means Of common
salt. Given in the form of a solution i'm
mediately after the strychnia has been
swallowed, it is claimed that in every in
stance, where the experiment has been
tried on dogs, the results have been sue
cessful.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Dress Goods.

An overwhelming stock of every conceivable fab
vie co or quality and price. Buntings will be pOpu
lar again and we have them Plain. Striped. Plaid.
Iaees Beiges, Figured Laces and Albatross weaves;
nces from 25c to 81. In and exquisite novelties
6fIyons makes we have some magnificent bargains,
ranging in the neighborhOod of 81 per yard. In
sfretIy wool De Beiges we have superb selection
that are pronounced remarkably cheap by customers
who bring samples and compare at our counters. In
Zephyr Ginehams, Prints, Percales, Jaconet Lawns,
We have every good thing $50 far as know that is
made aad the crowds generally at the counters say
OD' JOHN WANAAIAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

According to the RaiI,0ay World, nearly
four hundred thousand persons are employ
ed on the railroads in this country, and five
times that depend upon the roads for sup
port. 1t is also estimated that between
$3OO,O0O,000 and $400,000,000 are annually
paid to employees, and 20 persons who fur
nished the companies with supplies oi
various kinds. This vast business has
sprung up in the lifetime of one generation
and its growth is still rapid. What anoth
er quarter of century will doubtless seem
fabulous could it now be foretold.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Silks.

Think Of having 5000 pieces to select from.
Think of 22-ineh Black Silk for Sl.00.
Think of BsllOns celebrated Lustre Silk at S1.25.
Think of F0ulard Silks at 6S cents.
Think of the privilege of returning Dress Pattern.
The newest idea is Polka, Dots, Satin Stripes,
figured and shaded cOlOrings.
Satins in cclOrs and Blacks. now so much worn, we
have in beautiful array. Also, rich Roman Plaids.
handsome Stripes and watered stripes. and the new
Sapphire Shadings and other rare and scarce tints.
Fancy Silks start at 50 cents and of Friends Plain
Stripes and Checks we have fine assortment The
rapid sales in this Department keep us filling in the
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

AN IMPERIAL GOLDEN WEDDING.-The
Emperor Wilhelm, of Germany, celebrated
his :" golden wedding THE fiftieth ami.
versary of his marriage-last week, with a
great many imposing festivities, and it is no
more than fair to say that almost the entire
German nation participated in the celebra-
ton and rejoiced because of the occasion.
The Emperor of Russia was not there,
State reasons and the dread of the assas-
sin OBTAINING him; but Wilhelm, although
he has been shot at several times, and
severely wounded once, is asoldier, and. did
not suffer these incidents of his divine right
to interfere with his enjoyment of the occa
sion. The Emperor is eighty years old he
has been temperate, honest and virtuouf
monarch, and it is likely that posterity
when it comes to sum up the merits ant
deficiencies Of his reign, will ascribe thu
most Of its Objectionable features to Bis
mark, and all the pleasant circumstances h
Wilhelm and his virtuous and amiabl
spouse, Augusta.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Boys Clothing.

To-day ice open full stock Of our our o1Cn carefully
manufactured Suits, made IN tCOrkTOOns OUeT
neaU patterns of beautiful shape materials spOnged
lueu seloed and pOekes stayed We hare no bought or
lchOesde gO0ds0 Of kind. We can gtue pieces for mend
ina 1CheR desired.
The prices range from So per st up to $40 and s12
though gisit will giUe better idea than an advertise
ment.
We mean 10 maintain reputation for reliable bes
and cheapest goods as the people aCu see by this seasons
stock. is poor business TO make erpertnes an buying
BOys Clothing Having manufactured goods for Boys JOI
lS edrs aee can afford TO stand b all sag Of the goods
tUe qiue 10 our customers kOaO hO1O sure they are
S''' ''''' JOHN WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

It is estimated that the population of
Kansas will be increased by 100000 this
year and there is a similar influx of set
tiers in other Western and Southwestern
States. The next census and the conss-
quent Congressionalapportionmentwillg will give
political importance 10 this movement
which it is now hard to realize.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Hosiery.
MEMS HOSIERY

MEMS HOSlEk1.
GERMAN HALF-HOSE AT 16C.
These goods full regular made and double heels,
and are such rs we sold last season at D cents.
ENGLISH HALF-HOSE AT 17C.
We have just opened another lot of our English
Super Stout and fine Half-HOse at II cents. Judging
from the remarks our customers daily make, We in
fer they much better than any selling in the city
at this price
We show Plain COlors, ribbed, regular made,
~ CSil.e'
We show full regular made, Light Effects,
dt. - Ce1S.
We show full regular made Dark Effects,
They much better goods than usual at this price,
being bought from the importers in large quantities
al sacrifice
ENGLISH FANCY HALF-HOSE.
We show 4 distinct styles, very handsome Goods,
y CeAltS'
We show different patterns, very beautiful Goods
...''OO Genus
We show the small Plaids and Polka Dots, original
:. ...... =.
We show by far the most varied and handsomer stock
ever seen in Philadelphia.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

One of the most striking features in the
movements of population this spring is the
rush of immigrants to the far Northwest,
especially Northern Dakota and across the
line in Manitoba. Entire trains are charter.
ed for the use Of such passengers, which
run through from Ontario to Manitoba
without change. The new settlers in these
regions are Of higher character than the
average one of the Canadian parties.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

When so good an authority as the London
Standard declares that ait seems highly
probable that the United States are entering
upon long period of prosperity" we can
form a pretty correct estimate of the senti'
ment of foreigners toward us. This encour
aging outlook has long been evident tc
observers on this side of the Atlantic.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
I'm BOun' to Leave Dis Lam"

DWELL, uncle your bound for Kansas 1
suppose?"
"Yes, sab, is. Me an ole Aunt Mehi.
table is gwine elong of de young uns eff it
kills the oldest COW in Greenbriar kounty.
Wese stahted fo' Kansas, and isn't to be
talked out on it, nuther."
What started you all out ?"
"Well, l isn't Mississippi niggah my
self, no how, cepin' fo' the last three years :;
but since bin thar the craps was bad and
the critters, lots of 'em died, an the cow
brutes went dry, and the 'possums was
leaner, an a curry-comb, and the hog'n
homlny gin out; an so men Aunt Ne
hltable, we des sorta thought we'd go to
Kansas or somewhat wha' de cotton
wouldn't fall and de ground hog would low
hisself to be cotched 'casionally, n 80 we
des ups and starts.
" Have you money enough to take you
through, uncle?"
"Well, cap'n I'll tell you the Iivin'
evalastin' truf, Cap'n; men ole Aunt Me-
hitable isn't"
O. How are you going to make it through
then ?"
"Well, Cap'n I'll tell you the truth once
more, I'll be des essentially ding fetch eff
| know"
"Old Aunt Mehltable" " took a hand in
the conversation and said "De good
Lord'li see us safe fru, massa-hes got us
all in the hollow of his hand and he'll fotch
US fru to Kansas or dc prmis' land all in his
own good time-ah ~ Amen, sister," said
the dark patriarch, and the reporter stroll
ed over to the next group.
My name, sab, is Theophilus Bent; I'm
from Mississip' N I'm gwine to Kansas OF
bust. Wese been starved n abused n
treated wuss N the devil, N what we wants
is land wha' a darkey IL hev half a chance
for show down on his last beans. We'se
gwine to Kansas COS the people of Kansas
wants us to come, an eff we have sortel
broke down hayr that'll be all right. We
amt none of US gwine to starve, reckon
though some of us may shave it mighty
close. You'll see, boss, this'll turn out al
right and we'll git to Kansas. ."-.&. Lou;
! Post.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

At the recent demonstration in Rome
against the spread of Professionalism in the
Eternal City there was great exhibition OF
relics at St. Peters, including the heads of
st. Peter and St. Paul, and the large piece
of the True Cross, foot long piece of wood,
black with age or burning, preserved in
glass jar.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Umbrellas and ParasOls.

NEWEST STYLES IN PARASOLS
Among the new parasols that are brought forward
at the last moment none find greater favor than those
of satin, in brown, dark blue black olive or beige
shades, with white polka dots and the polka dot
We believe we are the only Philadelphia house
showing the Polka dot border"
We have every combination of color
Our special offering this week is 200 Twilled Silk
36-inch rain Umbrellas fine natural wood handles
Paragon frames cOlors Dark Green. Blue, Black and
Brown. These are identical with the same goods we
have been selling at S325.
PRICE NOW &2371%
JOHN UANA MAKER
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
SHE BANGED IT.
She banged her hair, and then the door,
And down the street did sail,
To see driver on his cab,
Who'd banged his horses tail.

According to the estimate of the National
Brewers Convention, the production of ale
in the United States averages about two
kegs to every man, woman and child in the
country, :,
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

Strawberry festivals being about over, the
next social excitement will be the Sunday
School excursions, where the lambs of the
religious flock will be taken out for day
ofskipping pleasure, superintended and per
haps participated by the shepherds and thu
mature sheep.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Linen Goods.

Special Display Of me and elegant Table Cloths Nap
"''' '"''' FINE LINEN GOODS
Full ydrduCide, very fine and hedUy Linen for Ladies
atnderUedr
"A Housea0ife Linens.
A DTdtDeT Linens.
4O-inch Bolster Linens.
42-inch Bolster Linens.
45-tnch PiLlOIg Linens.
5O-inch PLlO1D Linens.
54-inch PiLLo10 Linens.
Warranted Pure Linen and made by the most reliable
manufacturers.
sOIineh or 1914 Linen Sheeting. 60c. per yard.
SO-inch or 10-4 Linen Sieetigg, 75c. per yard.
Fine Linen Sheetiugs, q 21% 23z to yards a0ide.
Fiis Double Ddndsk Table Linens,
1"'' '>'''' - sl!OO. sI25. s15O, $500 ger gard.
FINEST CLASS OF
Satin Ddndsk Table Cloths. Napkins 10 match and at
Low PRICES.
RoldL Irish SlcetiRgs ertrG heGUy.
TEN YEARS AGO
Pure Linen LdtCn sold at 35 10 45c per gard We Of7
The same quality Of goods today from % % Bic per yard
TOtCeLs In DdrRdsk and Huck and special designs
at much less than market prices.
BOARDING HOUSES AND HOTELS.
All hO1sekeepers should see 1Ohdt Udst stock hdU
laid In Of To1Dels Napkins Seengs, and all kinds Of Bee
Room Goods Curtains, etc. The close attention Of
bs 10 This department iasures extra LOtO prices fvitiI
| personal inspection tchetter buying OrnO
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

The past week has been remarkable for
great storms. The East, West, North and
South have suffered alike from terrible
cyclones, and the damage from lightning
has been considerable. In many sections
much injury has been done to the growing
crops.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
4 DAY IN TOWN!

Magnitude Excellence and Cheaness New Stock
Spring aonshes everybody.
people that the cost of travel to and from the
over the prices lower and money
at the GRAND DEPOT
kinds of goods under roof time saved
saw they day There Lunch
Room building and Special Room, where people bringing
with them can have privacy
Our friends the country invited to make themselves
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

COPS HAN IN THE EXODUS Christian
Advocate says: "Years ago the purpose of
the God OF Heaven and Earth to bring de-
liverance to the victims of American slavery
was clearly enough manifested to all sensi-
BILE people, As nation, we have stood in
his way and ventured to oppose his plans ;
and it has cost us half million lives of our
best and bravest-the rst.born, or the
equivalent-in every family throughout the
land and still, since the day of darkness
and death, we have refused to fulfil our
pledges, ard secure simple justice to the
long-suffering bondman. But God has not
forgotten him, the same arm of power that
opened way for his people through the
depths of the Red Sea, can find a way tC
bring deliverance to those who now cry Il
l him for help in their time Of need"
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Black Goods.

We open to-day twice as good stock as last season.
The most notable bargain is 500 yards of Fancy Her
nanie Just received that we sell at
JUST HALF PRICE.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

Some of the pupils in our schools may
have low grade in arithmetic, but every
one of them can INSTANTLY tell you how
many days it is until vacation.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Shirts.

Though the price of Muslin Is advancing, we have
. increased our facilities Of manufacturing that we
e3n ahord 20 sell the excellent Grown Shirt un-
Aundried at IS cents made of Wamsutta Muslin and
good Linen Bosom, with workmanship of the most
eDstanta kind, seams stayed, etc. 1t is not gene
Ially known that for years we have had immense
wofk rooms. where we make shirts in large quant-
yes We make three popular grades that the people
by wear
THE CROWN SHIRT. Cents.
LII IONQO
lhE UNIVERSITY ....................... Id
Inc latter is made 50 beautifully that the ladies
pronounce il better than home made"
popularity of our make of Shirts is that they
not skimped" or sighted in any particular.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Stationery & Fancy Work.

Tn Writing Papers and Envelopes. and all kinds Of
FdnC7 Std0ner hare the finest lUeN the cheaper
grades an experienced StdtiOner gOueras this Depart
eHt and the large business aCe do in the these goods
prOues that goods are all that is claimed for them IN
0ftdEity and price.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Travelling Bags and Trunks

# We show we believe the largest stock in the city
We have every shape and size, and customers have
choice of
Four Hundred Bags to Select from.
JOHN wANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
In Gloves & Furnishing Goods.

The famous Jugla" Kid Gloves.
Inc famous Alexandra" Gid Gloves.
=, IhouSand Of dozens Spring and Summer Fabric
Soyes many Of them imported expressly to our order
ior the most fashionable people.
"DE JOINVfLLE" SCARFS.
A most extraordinary bargain was opened few
ATs ago at the Grand Depot In De Jonvlle" Scarf:
I " Gentlemen. and were rapidly sold. They are ar
41a quality Of Silk small neat effects and measure
y y inches long and inches in width. There are 2,
inherent colors. We have succeeded in getting
ah0ther small lot.
The real value is S1.25.
Our price is so Gus.
JOHN WANAAAKER.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
JOHN WANAMAKER.
In Mantles and Suits.

very important purchase has Just arrived from a
BERLIN MANUFACTURER
OF Modern Garments, perfect in shape newest Trim
mings, and beautiful in finish.
From the commencing of the season we shall offer
decided advantages in
READYMADE DRESSES OF
SILK AND OTHER FABRICS
AND IN
WHITE DRESSES
I'VE HAV We 4 SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

We are having the perfect days, the
"rare days" of June.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18
For Sale or Rent.

Il The House formerly occupied by Mrs Ann
M c. Holding, ON Methodist Street. Smyrna
lasshA For information, apply TO
@-- w. ID. HOLDING,
At Denney's Flour Store.
Smyrna times., 1879-06-18

NOVEL; coming the City New Goods for Spring,
send Samples We Large Business through the Mail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-30
vIRGINIA'S STATE DEBT.
HOPEFUL PROSPECTS OF THE FINANCIAL con-
FERENCE AT RICHMOND.
my TELEGRAPH I'd THE HERALD

by TELEGRAPH I'd THE HERALD
RICHMOND, Jan. 20. 1879.
Great interest is manifested in all circles here to-
night to the probable results Of the conference
tomorrow between the creditors of the state OF yir
gua and the committees appointed by the Legislature
to represent the houses thereof. Mr.. Hugh McCu-
loch. chairman of the Funding Association OF New
York; Mr.. Ward representing the Barings: Mr.
Charles NJ. Fry. president of the Bank of New York
Mr.. Coston. of the banking house Of Wilson Colston
Co.. of Baltimore and other fuancicrs are already
here. 1t is understood that the Association OF
Foreign Bondholdcrs. or London. of which Mr.. Dou-
verc is chairman. s TO be represented by Mr.. Car
rington. lawyer of this city. A preliminary meet
ing oe the confcrces held this afternoon at the
Exchange Hotel. when t agreed that the confer
once would have ia first regular session to-
morrow. at eleven A. NJ, in the Office of the
Auditor of the State, in tho capitol. There
has existed for time past feeling of rivalry
and antagonsm between the London and New York
associations. which complicated matters connected
with settlement OF the debt. each party proposing
its own scheme. This difficulty now to be
adjusted. and these parties will cooperate in reach
ing agreement with the state authorities Of
course. rs yet. there can only BIO conjcc-
turc as to the result. All good men recog-
nizs the importance of an carly aud n
Anal settlement. II is important not only
in reference to the affairs of this state, but also
because of its influence upon North Carolina and
Tennessee and probably, other Southern States
Carefully prepared statements OF the debt of the
State aud of it's revenues Indicate that IL il very
doubtful whether four per cent interest be paid
upon the principal and accrued interest Of the debt
without increase in the present rate OF taxa
ton. and it, is very evident that this Leg
islatrc will not Increase this rate. Here lies the
difficulty of the situation. Tho creditors have mp
to this tine claimed that four per cent Is the lowest
point 90 which they viii come. There il danger IN
letting the matter drift any longer and IL may be
better agree upon something less for few years
to come provided the question can be settled finally
and taken out of politics. On the whole the feeling
a. " On agreement rather hopeful than otherwise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-30
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 90, 1870.
THE NEW YORK APPoINTMENTs-A Lively DE-
BATE IN EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REPLY TO GENERAL ARTHUR.
The New York Custom House nominations came
MP for consideration by the Senate in executive scs-
sion this afternoon the pending question being the
disposition to be made of the report from the Com
mittee on Commerce adversely to the confirmation
Of the appointments Of Messrs. Merritt and Burt.
The debate lengthy aud lively, and sustained
chiefly by Senators Conkling and Thurman. The
lsttor gentleman contcndcd that when the
senate was called upon to consider a
matter connected with and involving the
collection of the at the port OF New York,
where fourfths of the customs OF The whole country
received. 10 beloved that body TO be deliberate
and calm In its judgment before taking final action
to who should or should not DO the collector of
vast an amount OF money. The President had seen
at. as he asserted. In the interest of civil service
REFORM to select and send in the names of gentlemen
whom he thought to be most capable and proper to
administer tho duties dcvolving on the In
cumbent Of this important Office, and the
Senate had heard the statements of tho financial
agent of the government Mr.. sherman, and the
rcjoinder OF Mr.. Arthur Both sides had their YER
sions Of the controversy made public and sent broad
cast throughout the length and breadth OF the land
It seemed TO the speaker that tho Secretary of tho
Treasury ought in justice to be allowed TO make his
rconder and that the Senate should pause to get aud
hear it. There serious and vital questions at
issue in this matter.
Mr. conkiing urged Immediate action. He wanted
great respect for tho opinions Of the Senator
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-30
THE BLAINE INVESTIGATION.
CONCLUSION OF THE TESTIMONY IN REGARD TO
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION EVIDENCE
TO SUIT BOTH PARTIES.

CONCLUSION OF THE TESTIMONY IN REGARD TO
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION EVIDENCE
TO SUIT BOTH PARTIES.
CHARLESTON, Jan. %, 1879.
The Teller Committee to-day examined two repub
the vote at the Ave precincts where the republicans
had majority thrown out on account of alleged
informalitcs. and the county thus given to the DEM
ocra,s. The remainder OF the testimony related TO
Charleston county.
The democrats put up q. Il. Walker TO contradict
the testimony OF X. O. Brown 10 the obsrnction OF
voters and other irregularities at Mount Pleasant.
s. j. l.. Matthews. white democrat, testified to
the quctncss OF the election and the strength of the
colored democratic vote in the city
coIOnED DEMOCRATS
stephen Hayne, a colorcd witness. estimated that
100 colorcd voted the democratic ticket in the
city at the last election. He had been repeatedly
II. smith (colored). who has been democrat since
1877. was positive that three thousand colored
men in Charleston voted the democratic ticket at
the late election. They longer feared that demo-
cratic successes would impair their rights and they
Increased in number daily Witness had been hooted
by colored republicans for being q democrat.
coLoRED REPUBLICANS.
On the republican side Frank Johnstonc. repuO
lican supervisor. testified that coored voters
challenged and refused the right to vote in ward q
q. H. Dant1man tcoore,il. republican supervisor,
testified to the rejection OF colorc voters, the OF
tissue tickets and fraudulent additions to the poll
list in ward q.
A copy OF the poll list was produced ana witness
declared that IL contained the names of dead and
others who did not vote ~ the last election.
Mayor Sale. OF Charleston, was summoned TO ap.
pear and bring with him the census of Charleston,
lately taken aud published, but failed re-
fused 10 appear.
The committee then adjourned, to meet in Wash.
ington next Monday.
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GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 90, 1870
REsuMprroN--coIN IN THE TREASURY ON THE
Observation-Disclosures TO BE PAID IN GOLD AT
ALL POINTS.
II Is stated at the Treasury to-day that over
s25,OoO0O0 of coin obligations. including ST. 4Ooo
United states notes, presented for redemption have
been paid during the current month. and yet the
stock of coin in the Treasury has steadily increased
by direction of the Treasury Department all
Assistant Treasurors OF the United States
will hereafter pay the interest ON govern
ment bonds in gold. IL demanded. as was
tho case prior to January 1. The payments Of the
Jansry interest was in legal tsnders coin checks