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Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
MARRIAGES

MINCH-CCMNIINS-At the Circuit NJ. E parsonage
this town. on the 10th inst. by Rev. j. A. Brindle
Jacob Minch and Miss Anna Cummins, both of
Raymond's Neck.
18th inst. by Rev. W. L. s. Murray Jas Townsend
and Miss Laura r. Stevens, both of MiddletOwn.
ELLISON-GRIFFITH-At Middletown on the 18th
inst. by Rev. Mr.. Layeld. Clayton Ellison and Miss
Carrie j. Griffith. both of Cecil county, Nd.
WARREN-SAILOR.-At the home of the bride on
the 18th inst, by Rev. Robert s. Rowe John H.
Warren and Mollie H. Nailor, both of New Castle
county.
BLOOD-HOLLlS.-On the Sth inst. by Rev J. Robin
son, at the home of the BRIDE Simeon Blood and
Miss Gertie Hollis, both Of Camden, Del.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22

win" But while Smyrna ms a town should
adopt some system for use against fire, |
am inclined to think that the Kent County
Mutual Insurance Co., will be making n
great mistake if they neglect to protect
themselves with fire facilities. Being almost
a stranger here and still greater stranger
to the workings Of the Kent County Mutual
Co., it may seem presumption on nay part,
yet | am confident that should they inves.
tigate the points given, Smyrna will in a
short time have no reason to complain for
the name Of protection against fire.
am reliably informed that this company
has insured property to the amount of
great many thousand dollars in this town.
Under any circumstances they as company
are running u risk, but under the present
circumstances they are taking lin my opin-
ion) an unwarrented risk, for should fire
break out in the center Of this town and a
strong wind be blowing, Smyrna would be
in ruins. This certainly is a great risk for
any company to run. 1t is such risk that
| am inclined to believe no company has a
right to run.
Between Smyrna and Clayton, about
fifty yards north of Horace SpIuance's gate
is a running stream known as Green S
branch, that never runs dry. 1t has been
suggested that this stream be tapped in a
proper manner by twelve inch water
main and run it from Mr.. Spruance's
through Commerce street to Stockley's
corner. | understand the bed of this
stream to be some twenty feet higher than
the center OF the town. If this be true,
fire plugs could be placed at any point OH
the main and in case of fire all the water
! required could be obtained Immediately
The expense of this project would be slight
! compared to the protection it gives the
company, and by adopting such a course il
is only reasonable to say that within twenty
years this main will have paid for itsel
many times over, and by reason of the
company's protecting itself it will gain
many friends that now 60 to other com
panies for insurance.
AGITATION.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
G9s SMYRNA Gimes,
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 22, 1850.

THE TIMES " is published every Wednesday after
noon by ROBERT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and Pro-
prietor, at Smyrna Delaware.
S-SuBscRIPTIoN-O year $500 in advance, of
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No paper
discontinued until all arrears 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 Three-and halfcents. Alberal discount
made to quarterly, semiannual and yearly ADVERT
sers
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged two cents per
line.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22

The above expresses the obligations of
those only in front of the fire. There were
q score of others who were in the same
danger had the flames not been hemmed
in, and in their behalf we have the follow.
ing furnished by one Of the number.
The property owners and residents in
the neighborhood of the disastrous fire on
Saturday night last, desire US thus publicly
to thank the heroic and hard working men
who SO faithfully stood their ground and
fought the flames on that occasion. But
for their noble efforts many dwelling
would have been in ashes TO day No
names are appended to this because the
request comes from the whole neighhor.
hood alike, and all alike seek this means of
expressing it.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
Fbr the SnUJ,d Times


SMYRNA, DEL, Dec. 81, 1880.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Permit us the subscribers
Giving near Tschudy & Cats Basket
Factory that was burnt on the evening of
the 18th inst.,) through the medium of
your paper to return our thanks to the
citizens Of Smyrna and vicinity, for their
aid and assistance in helping US to remove
our household goods, aud for preventing
our dwellings from being burned.
Samuel Griffin, VIM. p. Smithers, James
Vanwinkle, Joseph Smithers, VIM. Wilds,
Geo. Vanwinkle, J. A. Brindle, r. NJ.
johnson, J. S. huntington, Mrs. Jane
Hunter, Reese Taylor, II. II. Huntington,
]. S. Taylor.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
DEATHS,

WOODHULL-0n the 10th inst. near this town, of
pneumonia, Phoebe. wife Of Francis Woodruff and
daughter of Rev. Mr., DoSie. of Bay Shore, Long
Island, where her remains were borne for inter-
ment,
Just as earth's loved ties were riven,
Death bore her spirit to the gates of Heaven.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22

NOTICE.
IN Notice is hereby given that at the next session
of the General Assembly of the State of Delaware.
which meets in Dover in January 1881. shall apply
for divorce from my wife, Clara " Pennington a
UiRclilO Ih0LiimORii.
GEO. W. PENNINGTON.
DOVER. DEL. Dec. 90, lSsO4w
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
SMYRNA LIBRARY.

The Annual Meeting Of the Smyrna Library Asso-
citation will be held at the Library Thursday the
9th day of January. A. D., 1881. at ~ o'clock P NJ
At which time an election for Trustees TO serve for
the ensuing year will be held
HERMAN ROE, Secretary.
Dec. II, 1880.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22


At the Novelty. Wards Building
j. B. Cooper, Crackers and Fancy Cakes.
Don't forget to go to Gordon next week,
to get your Christmas.
J. B. Cooper, Mince Meat, Canned Meats,
&c.
Old bachelors Christmas wreathes begin
and end in smoke.
J. B. Cooper, School Books and Blank
Books.
Gordon's is the the place to get Fine
York State Apples.
r. NJ. johnson sold ten pairs of shoes to
one man yesterday with which to make
Christmas presents.
Ladies' and Misses Coats. Call at w. W.
Tschudy's and see the large assortment
fresh from the manufacture.
Remember, we are putting in splendid
line OF Dress Shoes, from an Infants No. |
20 Ladies' No. 7, in fact | shall carry
double my present stock. DO not forget ii.
r. NJ. JOHNSON.
Before making your selections for Christ.
mas presents, go TO the Novelty. If you
don't you will wish you had.
Everything in the way of Groceries and
Provisions, at Gordons.
First-class Wilmington City Sausage for
sale by Jos. E. Williams, who also has fresh
beef constantly on hand.
Gould is buying u number of pretty little
railroads for Christmas presents.
Ambitious men are Of two kinds-those
who work and those who worry.
Visiting Cards of the latest styles-round
corners, square corners, concave corners,
clipped corners, beveled edges, turned
down corners, &c.-always on hand and
printed to- order, by VIM. A. Devnish,
Smyrna, Del.
Christmas is coming and the healthy
tramp will soon be eXclaiming: "Mince
pie is very indigestible. Heaven pity the
rich"
J. B. Cooper, Perkins & House Non Tx.
plOsive Lamps.
For the Best Grades of Cigars and
Tobacco, go to GordOn's.
]. B, Cooper, Black Silks, Cashmeres and
Alpacas,
Cucumber Pumps reduced 335 per cent.
less than list price, to close out balance of
Bankrupt Stock, they are first.rate pump.
w. w. TsCHUDY.
Go to J. V. Smiths il you want good
watch, watch chain bracelets, neck chain,
lingering, toilet articles, fancy frames,
Brick. a.brac, pocket books, perfumery, &c.
During the coming holidays he will display
new, attractive and suitable novelties for
holiday presents at low and popular prices.
j. B. Cooper, Canton Flannels and Wool
| Flannels.
GO to Gordon's for all kinds of Foreign
and Domestic Fruits.
]. B. Cooper, Argosy Suspenders and
Linen Collars and Cuffs,
Ladies' Arctic Ogershoes, Ladies' Self
acting Alaskas, Ladies Footholds, Ladies'
Imitation Sandals, also Misses, Chidren's
and Mems Arctic, Mems Selfacting Alasllas,
Mems Clogs, just around the edge Of the
foot, Mems Imitation Sandals, all at R. NJ.
Johnson's.
NoTtcE.-Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Re.
stoEer is tho marvel Of tae age for all Nerve
Diseases. All fits Stopped free. Send to
9Sl Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa,
J, B. Cooper, Autograph and other
Albums.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
FOR SALE!
A VALUABLE
Mill PROPERTY.


Situated on the Delaware Railroad within one-half
mile of the hourishing town of
Clayton, Kent County, Del,
Suitable for large Custom or Merchant Flour Min
or large Manufacturing Business The location Is in
one of the best Wheat Corn and Peach growing sec
tions Of the State and enjoys railroad facilities 10 all
points North and South, being within five minutes
walk of Clayton Station.
The Water Rigkt Is a ESvtSlaSs sireasa, rscsiv;no
It's supply from tsro large streams.
The water power one Of the best in the State smith
Of the Brandywine River There is erected on the
site large Saw Mil, GO feet by l6 feet Sstories high
Dwelling House and Stalking, with other ontbuild
ings IN iair repair and Fifteen Acres Of Land more
or less is constitutes the Mill Site This Is a rare
opportunity for capitalists Wishing TO invest The
climate Is healthy Convenient to churches and
schools one-andahalf miles of the large and pros
porous town Of smyrna. 49,
Also Fifteen Acres. more or less of good land well
adapted to the growth of Small Fruits and Grain the
above all taole: apple orchard and other fruit trees
In bearing; well enclosed with good Usage ORANGE.
q good fwo-andsa haif story Frame Dwelling on the
above. For further Information, apply TO
CASPERSeN & SHAW
acc xzssih Clayton, Kent Co. Del
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22
ELECTION.

The Stockholders of this Institution are are, nj q
notified that the Annual Election for Twelve "
tor 70 serve the ensuing year. will be helIs%
Banking House, on Tuesday. January iIsH;,
between the hours OF 10 o'clock, A. NJ, si'u ''N'
Pm. By order, ,, Csshjer
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA
Dec. It'll. 1850. J4w
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22

One Of the handsomest features in the
preparations for the Holidays, is the large
Christmas Tree in the store Of Miss Maria
D. Sipple. 1t is loaded down with Beauti-
tul Articles for sale.
j. p. Cooper, Carpets and Oilcloths.
Gordon's is opposite the Delaware House.
The season OF mysterious packages is
now at it's height.
J. B. Cooper, Best Makes Sewing Silks.
J. B. Cooper, Ladies' Rubber Circulars.
Sugar, Teas, Colfees and Spices, at
Gordons.
j. B. Cooper, Underwear and Blankets.
Don't work any Slippers they cost so.
You can get five Or six styles, with as many
prices, all less than it will cost to have the
bottoms put on the home made ones.
X. NJ, JOHNSON,
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22

Gordon'S is the place to get Seedless
Raisins, London Layers, Malaga, Muscatel
&c. &c.
Smyrna times., 1880-12-22

Carpets! Carpets!! have large stock
aud will sell at less than city prices. W.
W. Tschudy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13
POLITICAL POINTS.

Several State conventions were held
on Wednesday, May 5, which arereported to have
selected delegates to the national conventions
of the parties as follows: Mr.. Washburne secured
nine of the delegates appointed by the Wiscon-
sin Republican Convention Mr.. Blaine, seven
Mr.. Sherman, three, and Mr. Grant, one. The
Blaine men asked for three-fourths of the dele
cation to Chicago, and endeavored to force the
convention to do as they wished, but combi-
nation by the friends of the other candi-
dates resulted in the defeat of the Senator
from Maine-The delegates to Cincinnati ap-
pointed by the New Hampshire Democratic
convention are not communicative, but will
probably support Tilden. They were instructed
to uphold the two-thirds rule.-The Mississippi
Republicans commenced their convention on
the 9th inst, and from test vote upon the
election of Chairman, 1t was shown that coali-
ton of the Sherman and Blaine delegates
were in majority over the Grant men.-The
North Carolina Greenback Convention met at
Greensburg, and appointed uninstructed dele
gates to Chicago.-A test vote on the selection
of permanent Chairman in the Tennessee Re
publican Convention showed the Grant men f,
have majority of ten. The meeting adjourned
till next day. William H. Young, a colored
man, was temporary Chairmanof the convention.
Nine political Conventions were
held on the 9th inst, the result in each being
as follows: An anti-third-term meeting was
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13
Evading a Fare.

The stealing of pin is apparently a
slight offense. Yet it may reveal char
acter as clearly as the theft of $1OO.
Some years ago there lived in New York
a shrewd old merchant named Aymar.
He used to receive cargoes of mahogany
and logwood, which were sold at auc-
ton. &s
On one occasion cargo was to be
sold at Jersey City, and allhands started
from the auctioneer's store to cross the
ferry. When they were going through
the gate, Mr.. Aymar noticed one of the
largest buyers slip through the gate
without paying the 5 cents fare. He
told the auctioneer not to take bid
from that man.
"WLy," said the auctioneer, with an
expression of surprise, &C. thought he
was good"
$50 did l." answered Mr.. Aymar !;
"but [ have changed my mind, and I
will not trust him ST."
A few months proved the accuracy of
the judgment of Mr.. Aymar, for the
slippery merchant failed, and did not
pay cents on the dollar. It does not
by any means follow that business dis
aster will come as retribution to a dis
honest trader but this is certain, that
man who will steal even so trifing a
sum as would pay his fare in the horse
car or the ferryboat will cheat you out
of larger sum if he finds safe oppor-
tunity.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13
One Fnll Meal a Day.

Adelina Patti takes only one real meal
on day when she expects to sing in the
evening. At IL o'clock she is served
with meat and eggs, but very rarely
vegetables Bordeaux and settler water
accompany these substantials. Then
she takes nap two hours long, after
which she goes out driving. When she
returns, she sits down at the piano and
practices, in preparation for the COM
bat, as she herself says. Just before
leaving for the opera house, she takes a
little co1asonaG1e, but no dinner. After
the performance she eats a substantial
supper. Patti herself seemingly be-
heves that she owes the preservation of
her marvellous voice to this course of
hygiene, for she adheres to the latter in
the most minute particulars, and moth
ing would probably induce her to aban-
don it. She never, without exception,
utters word on any morning until she
has drunk her cup of chocolate. That
done, she then tries her voice by sum-
moning her maid with the full force Of
her lungs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13
Colorado Excursion.

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad Company will commence May
l, 1880, and continue during the season,
the sale of frst-class excursion tickets
from Chicago and local points to Denver.
Colorado Springs, asd Pueblo by six (6)
different routes. These tickets will be
good going west within fifteen Q5) days
from date of sale, and to return until
Oct. 81 following. Pullman palace-cars
are run by this company from Chicago
to Council Bluffs, Topeka, and Kansas
City, forming line with but one change
of cars to Denver and Pueblo. Dining
cars are attached to all through trains.
i'll which meals can be obtained at the
price of IS cents.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13

Young out of $1,O00,0OO AMI for causing the
Imprisonment in the penitentiary of the ex-
ecutors, and jeopardizing the liberty Of John
Taylor, President Of the church.
The San Francisco Board Of Super
visors has instituted ceedingslooking to the
impeachment of Mayor Kalloch.
Victoria's band of Apaches seem to
have taken to the war-path in real earnest
Last week they killed thirteen herders near the
Moyellan mountains, N. NJ, slaughtered several
miners in the same Territory, and attacked a
farming settlement on the Frisco river, but
we're driven off.
At Aston City, near Leadville, Chris
Sibb and William Spittstozer fatally shot each
other while quarreling over mining claim.
Judge Cooley, of Michigan, decides
that Christmas is a legal holiday.
While returning to shore after having
set their nets fleet of fishing-boats was over
taken by squat, and some twenty of them
we're blown upon sand-bar off the coast Of
Oregon and many were swamped. Twelve fish
ermen are known to have been drowned, and
some others are missing
Justice Dangerfeld, Of the San Fran
cisco Superior Court dropped dead on the
bench, the other day, of heart disease.
The explosion of copper still at ST..
Louis set fire to the building in which it was
situated. One of the employees was burned to
death and another is missing.
Heavy forest fires are reported to be
raging in the lumber region i'll the vicinity of
Farwel, Mich.
The revenue cutter Tom Corwin, APP
pointed to go to the relief of the Arctic-bound
whalers and the missing Jeanette, has been
sheeted with inch oak and provided with ice
breakers of boiler iron from her bow to ninety
feet aft. Capt. Hooker expects to reach Behr-
ing Straits from San Francisco by the 18th of
June, and when the ice breaks he will get into
the Arctic as early as possible thereafter. Where
he may afterward go depends upon the infor-
nation he may gather from the natives. The
Corwin takes one years provisions.
Victoria's band of Indians are report
ed to have killed twenty families near Rock
Creek canon, Arizona. At latest accounts Vic
toria, at the head of ninety warriors, was trying
to make good his retreat to the San Carlos res
ervation. Lieut.. Kramer and about fifty caval-
rymen were in pursuit
Twenty-Five fishermen, not twelve as
at first reported, were drowned off the mouth
of the Columbia river, Oregon, during the re-
cent heavy squall.
Baseball, our national game, is at
tracing more attention this year than ever, and
the contest for the League championship, which
has now fairly commenced, promises to be close
and interesting. The result up to Saturday,
May 8, was as follows
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The House Committee on Indian At
fairs agreed to recommend the passage, by the
House. of bill to transfer the Indian Bureau
from the Interior to the War Department, with
an amendment, that the transfer shall be made
July l, 1881, instead of 1880, as originally pro-
vided.
The Cabinet has ordered that the two
Mexican soldiers who, in pursuit of deserter,
crossed into Texas and accidentally shot wom-
an, be released from arrest, as there was no in
territorial violation of law.
There is movement on foot in the
Senate, started by Voorhees,, to establish Ma
tional Library at Washington.
Vice President Wheeler has left
Washington, intending to remain absent
during the rest of the session of Congress- Mr..
Thurman will act as President of the Senate
the remainder Of the session.
Secretary Sherman has issued a circu-
lar notifying the treasury officials that the APP
preparations for light, and fuel, and water for
the public buildings will be exhausted about the
18th of May, and that as the law forbids any
official from entering into any contract for
which there is not money in the treasury, the
gas companies and coal vendors mnst be notified
accordingly.
j. Dehergermann Lindencrane, the
Danish representative at Washington, has been
transferred to Rome
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13

tween the States; by Mr. Cabell, allowing tobacco
manufacturers to import iquorice and quorice-
paste in bond, and exempting the same
from duty; by Mr.. Wright, a resolu-
session of the House shall begin at IL o'clock a. m.
Mr.. MCGOWAN. from the Committee on Epidemic
Dieases reported back the joint resolution requiring
ference to meet in Washington, d. c. Passed
The Legislative, Executive and Judicial bill
was reported from the Committee ON
Appropriations 1t appropriates SIG, 12O. 93I.
Consideration was then resumed of the Curtim-Yo-
cum contestedeleetion case, and the House was ad-
dressed by Mr. Stevenson i'll support of the claim of
the contestee. Mr. Frost introduced bill providing
date OF commission. At the night session of the
House, Mr.. Stevenson, of Illinois, made
speech favoring the election of President and Vice
President by direct vote of the people.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-05-13
MISCELLANEOUS aLEAN1Nas.

Grain in sight in the States and Cana
da Wheat, q, 1876, 600 bushels; corn, IL, 748,-
900 bushels oats, 100000 bushels rye, 1885,
900 bushels barley, 1928, 900 bushels.
The Western Iron Association, in ses-
sion at Pittsburgh, has made another material
reduction in prices of bar iron.
Hon. George Brown, editor of the
Toronto Globe, who was shot few weeks ago
by discharged employee, is dead.
Richard Tobin, drunken brute, of
Chicago, killed his daughter, aged II years, by
stamping on her; pounding her, and finally
throwing chair at her. He had previously put
the whole family outdoors in the storm.
Gen. Fisk has presented to the Meth
odist General Conference, at Cincinnati, the re-
port of the commission appointed to adjust the
differences between the Northern and Southern
branches of the church. The report set forth
that all the differences had been amicably ad-
justed that harmony should be established.
and the two churches should work together
church some church property, the report occa-
stoned exciting debate, but it was at last rat
fled.
DR.. Livingston, ex-Indian Agent at
Crow Creek who has been tried on several
charges of crookedness and acquitted i'll each
case, has secured another verdict of not guilty
on the fifth Indictment, relating to the alleged
stumpage frauds
The United States Supreme Court, in
recent decision, declared lotteries to be a
species of gambling, and bad in their infu-