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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-28
PRODUCE.
BAItimore.

BALTIMORE, February ~. - Flour
Firmer aud without change. Wheat
Western firm No. 2 western winter
red. spot and seller February 81 lo!,
seller March 81 l6l@l lo:, seller
April 81 l7IaI i7:: seller May 81 Ia
Csl III. Corn - Western quiet and
about steady: western mixed, spot
and seller February 55.c; seller March
54t6t54!c; seller April 5Sic Sked;
seller May 53Gp5j!c; steamer SIC. Oats
No receipts: no transactions. Rye
Firm and quiet at 81 02(g o5. Hay
Unchanged. Provisions - Unchanged.
Butter-Quet. Eggs-A sisds 6rmsr
at 1920. Prtroeum - Unchanged.
CofIee-Dnll Rio cargoes, ordinary to
lair l0tGdl2ic. Sugar-Quiet; A soft
9,c. whisky- Steady at al lldl II.
Cnicexo.
CHIcAso, February % Flour Finn
and not quotably higher. Whest-
Steady anil unchanged, No. 2 Chicago
spring 9Sc bid cash. ys!c Keller MAJ ch; /;
90 bid seller April; 81 02iGl O. seller
May. COrn-Sleady and hrm at StlS
3sic casl; 81 ic seller March: i2c seller
Msy. Oats- steady and unchanged st
c9d sole cash; 29ic seller March; 33.c
seller NAV. Rye-Pirm at Ole. Barley
-AtSl or. PorS-Firm. but not quot
ably higher at 81 62I(9ii 75 CASH and
seller March; $lI SnaI4 s2i seller April.
Lard-Fsirly active AID higher at
$40 10 cast; $40 l0tsl0 l2i seller March I:
$40 20 seller April. Bulk Mesu-Steady
and unchanged. Whbky-stssdy and
firm at 81 0s.
CrxcrsSAri, February 8.-Cotton-
Dull at lite. Plour-Dull but firm; /;
family 81 sO(a,5 10; fancy 3 2Ss5 -.
Wheat Dull and lover; No. 2 red win.
ter 81 Oi. Confirm; No. niIed
i2iC14Sc. Oats Steady and firm; No. 2
Bc. Rye-stron2; No. 90. Barley
Steady and unchanged. Po'k-Quiet
at SIS 25. Lard Firmer at $40 o.
BuIt Meats and Bacon Unchanged.
whisky-Du,l at 81 u. Butter-tn n.
changed.
ToLuDo, February %. - Wheat -
Dali: no. rel Wabash seller March
Al o.; SELLER April 81 OIL: seller Nay
81 90; 40. 2 red Wabash 99ic. Corn
Dali; high mixed held At 42ic; Nc. 2
spot held ., 42tc; seller March 42ic /;
seller June nominal At 4sc; rejected
Uic. Osts-Quiet; No. 2 34.c. Clov,r
s~ed-s,rsdy; prime mammoth $ 80;
prime &, ly I'D do 81 81: No. 2 "a 81;
old 81 20. Dressed Hoys-At S so.
Pittsburgh.
PrrrssrssH, February 26.-Petroleum
Active; crude, unsettled; United esi.
tiicates Sole; refined &c for Philsdel'
phis delivery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-28
WASHINGTON.
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL PASS.
E0 THE SENATE.

The Democrats Hold 4 Caueus-The Fund
ing Bill will Become a law-ko De-
csOn on the Apportionment Bill
Blaine Retained TO Fight
Garfeld's Battles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-28
Appointments. A

Justice Ward Hunt, oi the United
States Supreme Court, to-day reappoint.
ed Louis F. Payne L. :. Marshal OF the
southern district OF New York. to hold
the office until the appointment shall
have been made by the President and
the appointee duly qualified. The nom
ination OF Robt F. Muslin, Of Pennyl-
vania. to be Receiver OF the Land Office,
at Montana, has been Withdrawn by the
President.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

LARGE PEACH ORCHARDS The Phila-
delphia Times quotes from a Georgia news
paper, an item to the effect that Mr.. John
Parnell, brother TO the great Irish agita-
tor, owns in Alabama, the largest peach
orchard in the world. The orchard is
said to cover 250 acres. Georgia has
been claiming the largest peach orchard
in the world, but it yields to this 25O acre
orchard in Alabama. It is rather funny
for Georgia and Alabama to be contend.
ing over the largest peach orchard in the
world, forgetful of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland and the little State of Della
ware. A few years ago, what is known
as the Round Top orchard, in Queen
Anne's county, situated in sight of Ches-
teFtown, covered over 900 acres. Many
trees have been cut off, and it yet covers
over 400 acres The orchard on the farm
formerly belonging to the estate of the
late Judge Z. + Chambers, but now the
property of Dr. s. E. Ford, covers 800
acres and probably more. A farm be-
longing to the estate Of the late Col.
Wilkins, situated in Quaker Neck, has an
orchard that covers 400 acres. Mr.. Jas.
HURT, residing in the upper part of Kent
county, on Sassafras river, has peach
orchard that covers shout 400 acres.
There are other orchards in Kent aud
Queen Anne's counties that will proba-
bly, over top $50 acres. -ChestetOscn Tran
script.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
.Hg2'ScMLIM2'UI.
Barbed Wire.

This material, although but Of recent
introduction, has become one of the
prime necessities of the day for enclosing
farms against the intrusion of stock, and
every day its utility is becoming more
apparent and its necessity more keenly
felt. The rapidly increasing demand for
its use is causing its manufacture to be
introduced all over the land, and the un-
slightly old "worm" fence of rails is
gradually disappearing and being replaced
with this neater substitute. Unfortunately
this great necessity of the agriculturist
has been seized up by capitalists as
means of ''heecing" the farmer, and
sharp system of tactics adopted in order
that the highest price possible may be ex-
tracted from the purchaser. Through the
pooling of several of the early issued
patents their possessors have been able to
make out case which they have success
fully carried through the various courts,
until of late favorable decision has been
reached in the United States circuit court
whereby the principle of barbing wire for
fencing is granted them, and all other
parties engaged in the manufacture are
enjoined from further benefits except
through the payment Of royalty to them,
besides being called upon to ''walk up to
the captains Office" and settle for what
they have already done. There yet re-
mains the place Of last resort open to the
defendants-the United States supreme
court but the case having been decided
against them in the inferior courts offers
but little hope for more favorable YER
dict if an appeal should be taken and the
case there submitted Several of the
minor manufacturers have already ne
gotiated, and with others negotiations are
still pending, for the privilege of manu-
featuring by the payment of royalty
and the hope of the farmers receiving
this article so essential to the carrying on
of his business at fair rate as would be
the case if open competition prevailed,
has nearly vanished until after the expira-
ton of one or more of the patents
through which this decision has been
reached. We are informed by those in
terested in the manufacture of this ware
that the royalty equaled is about one cent
per pound and just that much more must
be paid for it under existing circum-
stances. This will take millions of dol
lars from the pockets of the farmers of
the land and transfer them to few men
who obtain them through sharp practice
by which the spirit of the law is set
aside
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Creameries.

The latest thing in matters agricultural
is creameries Nearly all the counties
contiguous to Philadelphia have estab-
llshed one or more, and now Delaware
county, not to be outdone by her neigh
bors, has followed in the wake. Con
cord township takes the lead, having es-
tabliShed one few days ago. There are
probably some advantages and very MANY
disadvantages in the problem of creamer-
les. among which may now be noted that
OF the diversified quality of cream. Take
tor example, the milk yield from we'll
selected and well-cared for herd of Alder
ney or Ayrshire, and mix the same uuan-
tlty OF inferior quality milk yield from
Durham or DevonShire herd, and whilst
the ultimate result TO the respective own
ers of the latter breed Of cattle might be
satisfactory, it could hardly be so to the
owners Of the Jersay cattle. We are not
able to see how such cooperative plan
would act equitably, unless the milk sup
piled by each farmer was of uniform
quality, or some plan was devised where
by the full quota of butter should be re-
turned proportionately-not with the bulk
or volume of milk supplied, but with the
butter-yielding qualities of the milk itself,
gradations in the quality of feeding to
the same breeds in different herds of cat
Gle, is another drawback, because the
quality of milk-yield from a well-kept
and well-housed herd, compared with
those where low feeding and insufficient
attention is the rule would he very marked,
and always operate to the disadvantage
and loss Of the thrifty and progressive
dairyman. All things considered, we
have not unbOunded faith in creameries,
and do not think our Darlingtons, Thorn
ass and Harveys will be very eager to
join in the new innovation. A business
that is worth having, is worth the best
attention and keenest supervision to make
it a success. And no business can long
succeed without the constant exercise Of
these qualities Media Record.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Labor for the South.

There is said to be Just now general
demand through the South not only for
field hands but for every other kind of
labor Skilled mechanics and artisans
have always been scarce in that region.
the social circumstances of the section
making residence there unpleasant for
those classes. These social unpleasant
nesses have now nearly disappeared, the
planting families, reduced to comparative
indigence, select the towns for residences
when they are able to do so, and the
dreary conditions of Southern congrega-
ton life have in great measure been re-
moved, or at any rate are rapidly disap-
pearing. In South Carolina and Mlssis-
sippi particularly this demand for labor
reintorcements is urgent. The Charles
ton Is. C.) Erena2g Ne1OS states that in
some sections of that Commonwealth the
supply of colored field hands even is SO
short that ''recruiting agents. have gone
to adjoining counties to secure more labor.
A great many colored people are buying
land, and in each case where this is done
the man and his family are withdrawn
HNN IhO "5SiCS"OC vi ldOOL WIllCn GILL
be hired. The area of arabic land is also
rapidly increasing, and thus the supply of
Southern work-people is burning the
candle at both ends. In Eastern Nlissis-
sippi, section well adapted to general
farming, the demand for labor is also
urgent. The Meridian Mercury is quoted
as saying: "We would be glad to see
industrious and thrifty farmers from the
North and West locate among us. Lands
are cheap, and can be purchased in large
bodies to suit colonies, within easy reach
of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, which
is a thoroughfare to the Gulf of Mexico
and to the Northwest" These cries from
the South for labor, so urgent and un-
ceasing, may be said to foreshadow what
the San has repeatedly claimed, that in
the not distant future it is the South and
the Southwest that the great current of
migration will be directed, bringing with
it wealth and prosperity in a remarkable
degree.-BqltimOre San
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
The Foolish Hen.
A FABLE.

Mrs. Brown Hen was known throuob-
out her neighborhood as a modest. hard
scratching, patient biddy. She never
complained of the cold or found fault
with the heat, and no one ever heard her
express an envious wish. Great was the
surprise, therefore, when she appeared
among the barnyard fowls one day, and
began:
-" I'm tired of being hen. It is moth
ing but scratch for worms and lay eggs
for the family. Let peacock pass by
and all praise it, but what member of the
family ever has a word of praise for me?
I'm going to be peacock"
That you cannot be-" replied vet
eran old rooster, as he shook the dirt off
his back. {" You lack in size and shane.
Nature intended you for hen, and as a
hen you are a success"
"But can dress like peacock" per-
sisted the hen. Pm sick and tired of
these brown colOrs. l see no reason WHY
l shouldn't dress as well as any other.
fowl"
Arguments and reasons were of no
avail, and Mrs. Brown Hen walked away
to carry out her programme In an hour
she appeared among the peacocks with a
red ribbon around her neck, a gay feather
over her ear, and red wooden rag tied
around her leg. She strutted about and
tried to make herself at home, but one of
the peacocks stepped forward and said:
You are simply deceiving yourself.
We all know you for hen While you
were acting the part of hen we all re-
spected you. Now that you are crowd
ing in where you don't belong, and where
neither nature nor education have fitted
you, you deserve only contempt"
The hen persisted in trying to be
peacock, and as she strutted around in
her borrowed finery the cook observed
her and said:
"No hen with her means could have
come by those things honestly She was
the best hen in the coop as long as she re-
mained in her place, but now that she is
out of it she will be gossiped about and
made miserable, and | will therefore
wiring her neck and eat her."
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

The champion bee.keeper lives very ap-
propriately, in Beeton, Cal, and bears the
not unfamiliar name of Jones In the
year 1879, from 500 colonies of bees he
obtained $4,000 pounds Of honey, and in
1880, from 400 colonies he obtained 90
600 pounds, worth S2, 900, and the latter
was Q bad year for honey. During the
latter year he obtained 600 new colonies
from the 400, and commences 1881 with
1000 colonies of bees, valued at $1,000
independent Of the cost of the hives.
Mr. Jones says he will clear at least ten
thousand dollars this year. e.~ 3
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

Beef having tendency to be tough
can be made very palatable by stewing
gently for two hours with pepper and
salt, taking out about pint of liquor
when half done, and letting the rest boil
into the meat. Make gravy of the
pint Of liquor saved.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
n Debility, Premature Decay and ali the effects of
youthful tndiscretion viii for the sake of suffering
humanity send FREQ 10 all who need it, the recpe
and direction for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the adyertisers experience do so by addressing
in perfect confidence.
JOHN b. OGDEN, ~ Cedar st.. New York
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Substituting Twine for Wire.

Many manufacturers of reapinr ma
chimes are trying to substitute twlne for
wire in binding sheaves of wheat and
other cereals In addition to the fact
that a royalty has to be paid on the patent
Tor binding with wire automatically, the
the use of wire is alleged to be objection
able for the following among other rea-
sons: When 1t gets into the thresher it
breaks the teeth and renders the machine
useless small pic ces of wire with needle
like points attach themselves to the straw
and have pierced the intestines of A ami
mails who have eaten of the straw, caus-
ing their death several fires in mills have
been attributed to sparks thrown off by
the contact of the milestone with the,
wire; when the straw is used to make
papers the pulp has been rendered useless
by the presence of particles of wire, and
large magnets have been required to
eliminate them. 1t is estimated that farm
ers will require on an average 200 pounds
OF hemp or fieX twine, the cost of which
would be about $40. or one-half the cost
OF wire. To bind wheat would require
three feet of twine to sheaf, 100 feet to
a bushel Of grain or for the whole crop
raised last year in the United States fifty
thousand tons of hemp, which could be
made into cord long enough to girdle
the earth 10 times. 1t is suggested that
IT twine came into general use as binder,
the farmers, especially in Kentucky and
Missouri, who have been raising hemp
and flax principally for the seed, would be
able to dispose Of the stocks also. There
are now 10 factories in this country devo.
ted TO the making of twine, but their
capacity is less than the amount of twine
that would be required for the full crop
Of wheat.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

A detroit preacher was discharged from
his congregation for kissing one Of the
young lady members. A young lady
that he did not kiss told on him.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
To COISTIMpTIVES.

The advertiser. having been permanently cured of
that dread disease Consumption, by simple remedy
IS anxious to make known to his fellowsuerers the
means OF cure. To all who desire it he will send
copy OF the prescription used free of charge) with
the directions orpreparing and using the same which
they viii find sure Cure for Consumption Asthma.
Bronchitis &c. Parties wishing the Prescription will
please address Roy. Z. A. WILSON, 19I Penn St. VIII
liamsburgh, n. 7. ian ie6m
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS-Additional 10 those
above leave smyrna for Clayton IL % A. NJ 80 aud
40 p NJ Leave Clayton for smyrna 30 1890 II IS
=. n. alii 4'iu ana > U to make connection with
trains tNorth and South from Clayton.
H. f. KENNEY. snp't.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Perseverance will Tell!

SToCGHTON. MASS, March 10th 1880
H. j. Kendall q Co., Geuts: In justice to YOU and
myself think ought TO lct You know that have re-
moved two Bone Spavins with Kendalrs SPAWN
Cure one very large one Don't know how long the
SPAWN had been there have owned the horse eight
months II took me four months 10 take the large
ono on. and two for the small one. l have used 10
bottles The horse is entirely we'll not at all stiff and
no bunch TO be seen or felt. This is a wonderful
medicine 1t is new thing here but If it does for ali
what II has done for me its sale will be very great
Respectfully yours. CHAS F. Parker
Is sure In It's effects mild in its actions as IL does NOT
blister and yet II penetrating and powerful t reach
any deep seated pain or 10 remove any bonv growth
or any other enlargement. if used for several 1avs
such as Spavins Spnts, curhs callous sprans swell
legs any amenesS and all engagements of the Joints
or limbs or rheumatism in man and for any plirDose
Tor which liniment is used for man or beast Il L
now known ia bo the best linimen for man eypr usej
ectlng mild and yet certain in its effects II is used
iGl strength with perfect safety all seasons of the
year. " "'0
Send address for illustrated Circular, which we
mink gives positive proof of lie virtues No remedy
mas ever met with such unqualified success 10 our
knowledge, for beast we'll as man
Price 81 per bottle. or six bottts for So All Drug
gStS have 1t or can get for you II will be sent 10
any address on receipt of price ny the prnpretors
DIR. B. J. KENDALL. & CO.
co,DD,. -, v> Enoshurgh Falls Vermont
9OLD Dl ALL DhCGOlSIS. july 2l-ly
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PTMPTES

will mail (Free) the recipe for a simple Vegetable
Blotches leaving the skin soft. clear and beautiful;
also instructions for producing luxuliant growth of
hair ON bald head or smooth face Address, inclos.
ing &c. stamp, Ben. Vandelf & Co. 3 Beekman St. N Y
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
ERRORS on YOTTH-

A GENTS WANTED Big Pay. Light Work, Steady
~ employment. Samples free Address NJ i.
BYRN, 40 Nassau Street, New York = =
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Presiding Elder of the St. Albans District.

ST. ALBANS. VT. Jan. 10Th 1850
Dr. b. j. Kendall d Co, Gents In reply to your
lettcr VIII say that my eXneTi1nce with Keniall's
SPAWN Cure has been very satisfactory indeed Three
or tour years ago procured a bottle Of your agent
ana win H. cured horse of lameness caused by a
SPAWN Last season my horse became very lame and
turned him out for a few weeks when he became
OGter but when put him on the road he grew worse
~hen discovered that ring-bOne was forming |
procured bottle of kendalls SPAWN Cure and with
less than bottle cured him that he is not lame
neither can the bunch be found
Respectfully Yours v CPAICEp
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

The ship BredkICdter which was temnorarilv with
drawn from the Delaware Line in consequence az
the burning of the Isaac Bel at Norfolk is again
running between Lewes and New York making two
rlPs a week, leaving Pier 81 North River \ y at
dV p NJ, Mondays and THURSDAYS Leaving Iewes
AT 5O0 p NJ. connecting with train leaving Harrino.
ton at l2l5 p ", and due in New York early the fol-
lowing morning; 1t isexpected that this line shin
@ ouIIt Ior the Delaware Line will now remain on il
permanently Passenger accommodations good
Rates of Freight and Fare low s0'N
\. BROWN, Gen. Pass Agt
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
CarrOllton Hotel,
Baltimore, Light and German Streets,
BALTIMORE, ND.

. Rates Reduced to $500 and $3.50 per day according
Extra Charges for Parlors Baths and Double RoomS
according TO size The most convenient ana iotas;
built Hotel in the city ~ ''o''
Elevator runs continuously to all floors
All lines Of city passenger cars pass its doors
jan 2b-lOw y. w, COLEMAN, Manager
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Phila., VIII. & Bait. r. r.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY. January TO- 1881. fsun.
days excepted trains will leave as follows:
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
J. &B, B. e., And ". RAILROAD
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SPRING ARRANGEMENTS.

On and after MONDAY, January 18th. 1881. lSnn.
Gays excepted trains will run follows:
JUNCTION ( BREAKWATER p
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

AGENTS:
ANDREW J. WILSON General Agent Dover
GEO y. Money DeI. City LRmneL " V1okes Ic,r,s
J. S. Hu6ingtOn Smyrna. .J0ha w. W00tttn IGurd
a JdcKsOl. Jf. Cdnndeh. Henry W. Baker SeGtDrd
jas. B. ARdersOl FFedeTica n r. Ibnroj0O Gfnrtt,,,
Reynenr WiRidMts, MilfOrd .E,aes It,ade,9 Mini
George MOOre. Felton,. B. r. UGmf1gon EIr d,,r,r
Cd Harrington. FdTminOtoR Spsa r
{. 4. Rd1HHs BridJeUiuc.
James W. Io1tdyke, ChestertOyu Nd
John y. Mnntire CireeDsbOrG,,0b Nj
Jeremiah B. Fletcher, ITestOa, Nd
m 49, James Cannon, So1isJUrg Mt
ChGrlcs COViRs Berlin, Nd. - ''
Vim. q. DjctinS0a, P0c0moke City Ifi
AUbnStneSS Communications skOuld be ad{resse{to
VIM. DENNEY. Jr.. Sec'y,
March 4, 1850. noVEt, nrr
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Delaware & Chesapeake
Railway.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY. January 8, 1881, (Sundays
eXcepted) trains will run as follows:
GOING NORTH co,N,c so,,-,,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
l847. KENT COUNTY 1880.
Mutual Insurance Co.,
DOVER, DEL.

lnsuTes against loss by fire, issuing mutual policies
Only under which payments made annually in
advance during membership and ceasng to be
members Whatever remains uneX Xpended after paying
losses expenses and dividends is returned, thereby
insurance at cost
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
Kendall's Spawn Cure.
From Rev. P. n, GRANGER.

The most successful remedy discovered as it is
below. f'
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02

Receipts for the Year 1879. - 500 29G. "A
Losses and Expenses for the Year IS79.... Sli5.73
Dividends Paid - gl7l "a
Paid Members on Withdrawal ............. 26Ij2a
Amount to Credit of Members Dec 81, 1879 96 I0j %