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Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

WALNUT-The n. Y. Tribune gives an
interesting account of the history ofthe use
of black walnut for furniture in this
country, with statements of several of
the city dealers as to the growing scarcity
of this kind of timber and its steadily in
creasing price The prediction is made
that it will soon attain the value of ma
hOgany. If its costliness induces u re-
turn to the use of other kinds of woods
our rooms will gain in variety and beauty.
OF late years walnut has become so much
the fashion that it is difficult to find in the
shops any furniture made of other mater
ial. The more solid and handsome woods
which it displaced have to be sought in
the secondhand stores and in articles
made in the days of our grandfathers. A
veritable mania for black walnut has ragged
for the past twenty years, and the forests
of the West have .ulled of the trees as
far as the Mississippi to meet the demands
of the furniture makers. PeOplcw who had
excellent and beautiful articles Of mahog-
any, rose, oak, cherry or maple, sold them
for trifle in order to furnish their houses
with the fashionable wood. If counter
revolution is going to set in and bring
/ with it more variety and better taste, as a
result of the Wholesale destruction Of
walnut timber, no one need mourn.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

A COSTLY AFFAIR.-Work on Philadel-
phia's new City Hall is progressing slowly,
but it has already cost the snug sum OF
$7,063,2 ,249 1t will take about five years
more to complete it, and its total cost will
bein the neighborhood of 81 OOO,OOO-a
snug little sum for the contemplation OF
the taxpayers of that city, whoare already
grumbling because of extravaganza in
many departments of the city govern
ment.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

These are articles Of such every
day household use, that few people
who handle Them stop 10 consider
how they are made, or Of what
material.
With many purchasers, i: satisfies
them to be told that the articles are
Of solid silver.
But it is not enough TO know that
fork or a spoon is made of silver.
There are great differences in silver;
and there are all grades cfworkman-
ship in the making of these articles.
Our Forks and Spoons are made Of
Solid Silver, Of the British Sterling
Standard.
This Is the only silver that Will per-
fectiy answer the purpose.
American Coin Silver is too soft, ard
wears poorly when put into such every
day use as is required Of Spoons and
Forks.
Our facilities 70" making Spoons
and Forks in very large quantities,
and for purchasing entirely for cash,
enable US to sell the: e important
articles Of table service at even
lower prices than people are paying
elsewhere for inferior ones.
In patterns and designs, our
Spoons and Forks present the
latest novelties, as we'll as the
most artistic ideas.
As with all our other goods, so in re-
gard to Forks and Spoons, we invite
examination, comparison criticism. and
approval orrejeotlon, as may yseem good
to those who judge for themselves.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

Every one is acquainted with the old
nursery story about the hen that hatched
the ducks, and how one fine day they
went swimming in the pond near by, and
the Inducements she offered them 20 keep
out of the water; but It may not be gener-
ally known that whenever poultry has
anything to talk about in the latter days
the conversation always turns to the bene.
fits their species hnee derived from the use
of M. B. Roberts Poultry Powder. q
cents per package, sold by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

Mr.. Robert Bonner Is confident that his
trotters, Rarus and Edwin Forrest, can
beat the best time ON record, and says that
if he can get them into satisfactory con-
dition he may give an exhibition trot in
August. He'thinks either of them ought
to beat 2.1O, and the former driver of
Rarus thinks he can go in 2.0S. ats.4a
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

All Heavy Freight intended TO be hauled to Boat
I,y our Teams should be reported at our once he
night previous to departure of Boat
ANY Small Packages should be reported at the
j. Z. TYGERT co.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

Hamilton Disston has closed a contract
by which he becomes the owner Of 1000
600 acres of land in Florida, the largest
tract ever bought by a private individual
in the history of the world.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-AdditiOnal to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 1855 4. NJ 22O and
7.45 N. Leave Clayton for Smyrna 40 1OS5. lilo
A. NJ and 430 and 500 P. NJ. to make connection with
trains North and South) from Clayton. .
H. F. KENNEY, ,Supt.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

The Electric Light II making headway
in philadelphia, both brances of the eoun-
ellis of that city having granted perInis-
sion to the Municipal Telegraph and the
National Underground Electric Compa-
nies TO lay underground wires in condliits
for the purpose Of experimenting with the
electrie'light. EUIffAE .TfAYY rT
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

NoTIoE.-Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Re-
storer is the marvel OF the age for oil Nerve
Diseases. All fits stopped free. Send 20
931 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. oct 27-1y
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

-Four Philadelphia firms dealing In fire.
works were arrested last week for offering
their wares for sale, g
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Phila., Viii. & Bait. r. r
DELAWARE DIVISION.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY. May %. 1881, Sundays
excepted, l. trains will leave as follows:
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The Season OF 1881

hndt
E ar very ivean are ndS)mey out
md yenenc in nfcnPa
Vine them trimmed ndcov
nd W
e ence
~ Ou ly from
there be rbarsl heoad
%TERNs.-S7 to $40 per Week, So per Day.@Sa
GEO A. WELLINGTON, Proprietor.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
Perseverance will Tell

STOUGlITON, Mass. March 18th. 1880.
B. J. Kendall II CO.. Gents: IN justice to you and
myself think ought TO let You know that have re-
moved TWO Bone Spavins with Kendall's SPAWN
Cure one very large one; Don't know how long the
SPAWN had been there have owned the horse eight
months. 1t took me four months TO take the large
one OF. aud two for the small one. / have used 10
bottles. The horse is entirely well not at all stiff and
no bunch to be seen or felt This is wonderful
medicine 1t is thing here but if does for all
what it has done for its sale will be very great.
Respectfully yours. CIIAS. +. PARKER.
Is sure in its effects mild in It's actions as it docs not
blister and yet penetrating and powerful To reach
any deep seated pain or to remove any bOny growth
or any other enlargement il used for several days.
such spavins. splints curbs callouS spranS ell
ngS any lamcnCSs and all engagements Of the Joints
or limbs. or rheumatism IN man and for any purpose
for which niment is used for man beast. II is
nov known to be the best lumCnt for man used.
acting mild and yet certain in it, effects 1t i used
full strength with perfect safety all of the
! year.
! send address for Illustrated Circular which we
think gives positive proof of its virtues No remedy
has ever met with such unqualified success to our
/ know ledge for ht.ISt well tS man
Price 81 per bottle, or Xix butttls for - All Drug
gi>s have il get il for YOU it will he sent
any atiICs, Oh receipt OF price 10y the pTupT.cur>
DIR. Il. J. KFNDALL& Co.
Emnshurgh Fails. Vermont
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS, july 2i-ly
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
]. ID, B. e., and ". RAILROAD
n CONNECTION WITH THE
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY. June Goth, 1881 Sundays
excepted) trains will run as follows:
JUNCTION BREAKWATER r. R.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
Delaware G Chesapeake
Railway.
WINTER ARhtHGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, January 8, 1881, Sundays
excepted) trains will run as follows:
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

NEWARK VS.. PATTERSON Water rights
are beginning to be questions of greater
moment to inhabitants of cities. A ques-
ton has arisen between the cities of New
ark and Patterson, New Jersey, as to the
right of Patterson to discharge its sewer
age into the Passaic river. There are also
a great many manufacturing establish
ments along the Passaic which discharge
their dye stufls into that stream, and hence
the question becomes somewhat similar to
that which the litigation between Will
mingtOn and some of the manufacturers
on the BrMdywinc grew out Of Newark
draws its drinking water from the Passlir,
and therefore, denies the right Of the
manufacturers to discharge their dive.
stuiia into that river and also the right of
the city of Patterson to Discharge - = v
ers into ii. The courts will have 10 dc
eide the matter. Both cities have cXptil-
dcd large sums OF money, Newark for its
acqueduct and Patterson for it's sewers
The question is one that may interest
every onc.-Del. Gazette.
1t is somewhat alarming to learn from
the Commissioner of Pensions that there
are 100000 cases on file i'll his Office wait
ing preliminary information as to service
: from the War Department, and that the
number is increasing at the rate of 100 a
day. People may well ask when the de
? mands upon the Treasury ON account of 8
War which closed sixteen years ago arc
l going to cease. The Commissioner seem.
to have done good thing in cxpeditins
: the method of proceeding with these
: claims There is no use in delaying thei
e settlement. In the end the applicants vii
!, get the evidence required, if it is to b.
: had, and the Government will lose moth
ing by telling them just what is needed t,
S make out their cases.
t A WAR ON FARo.-MayOr King, O
Il Philadelphia, has expressed his determi
g ton to eXterminate the gambling fratern
a ity in very decided lsnguage, and the re
n suit will be looked for with interest. evel
# outside of that city, He says there viii
o be no partiality in the distribution of jus
e tice, and no matter who the offender ma,
;. be, he will not be allowed to go unpun
Y ished if the mayor can help it. Mayo
It King says he is extremely opposed to an.
: form of gambling, and as he is known t.
i be man of great energy and determine
e ton, he will doubtless make it warm 70
e the gamblers, if properly supported b!
s the police authorities.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29
From Rev. P. N. GRANGER,
Presiding Elder Of the St. Albans District

ST. ALBANs, VT, Jan. Goth 1880.
DR.. Is. J. Kendall & Co.. Gents; In reply to your
letter will say that my experience with KendAlFs
SPAWN Cure has been very satisfactory indeed Three
or four years ago procured a bottle of your agent,
and with it. cured II horse Of lAmeness caused by
SPAWN. Last season my horse became very lame and
| turned him out for a few weeks when he became
better but when put him on the road he grew worse,
when discovered that ringbon was forming
procured bottle of Kcndalis SPAWN cure and with
less thaH bottle cured him that he is hot lame,
neither the bunch he found
RespectlmllY yOnrs. p \. GRAN(iER.
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.z8E t34l1Aa
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COLLINS BEACH HOTEL AND PAVILION.


class Hotel omodto r Ra
M ing he
rim char of Samuel of
fore dOrP rPavlo
TERMS.$S
We envieyo inspection june
L. C. GRIEVES Proprietor andM Manager.
Smyrna times., 1881-06-29

.s4E toA1Aa
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Surpriaed.

On Friday evening last Mr.. George
Lawrence residing at No. 20, Wilson
street was made the recipient of a sur
prise party he having on that day at
tanned his Goth natal anniversary. His
friends from different sections of the
city met him as he reached his door and
escorted him in as the guest of the even
ing. Music, refreshments social con-
versation and jokes from the new
Eleventh Ward Councilman, brother,
were the order Of the evening. MIR.
Lawrence had a vague suspicion that
his wife had much to do with the sur
prise, a suspicion for which there were
some substantial reasons. However
the evening was pleasantly passed and
a number of tokens Of friendship were
presented. Many were the wishes
of the company in parting that Mr..
Lawrence would live to celebrate many
more happy birthdays.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
National Meeting A. o. III.

The National convention of the
Ancient Order Of Hibernians, in session
at St. Louis, has elected the following
officers: National Delegate-Peter kier-
nan, New Orleans, unanimously re- cleo
ted; National Secretary-M. j. Cos
grove, Elmira, n. Y. National Treas
urer-John j. Sheehan, Pittsburg:
Chairman of National Directory
Matthew Currin, Louisville; Directors
Cincinnati; =. H. McNellis, lndianapo-
lis, and Patrick McGuinness, New
Haven.
The Convention adjourned on Satur-
day afternoon, to meet in Chicago,
during the second week Of May 1882.
The Committee ON the Order reported
that it had membership of 5000, and
$500, 600 in the treasury. Resolutions
were adopted denounciug the conduct
of the British Government towards
Ireland, endorsing the land movement
in that country, approving the course
of the leaders, Messrs. Parnell, Davitt
and Dillon, and recommending the
various Divisions Of the Order in the
United States to forward five per cent.
of the funds in their control to the
National Treasurer for transmission tC
the National Land League in Ireland.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
B,ock and Gayel Presentation.

On Saturday evening delegation
from Fred Taylor Post, No. 10. G. A. X.
of the Department of Pennsylvania,
located at III Spring Garden Street,
Philadelphia, visited DUPONT Post No.
>, of this city. The delegation arrived
on .. 20 train and was met ut the depot
by committee from DUPONT Post and
conducted to the headquarters OF the
latter where they We're received with all
the amenities of the organization. Ad'
iutant General $. Redmond Smith in
remarks welcomed the
visitors to the hOSpitalitieS of DUPONT
Post. The camp fire was then lighted
and comrade John Galley of the visitors
on behalf of Fred Taylor Post presented
DUPONT Post with a beautiful rosewood
gavel and block of polished Italian
marble, resting upon base of Tennessee
marble each having artisticaily beveled
edges This handsome piece OF work
manship was made by ID. Caldwell one OF
the visitors who comrade Galley said
could do anything that any body else
could do. S. A. Macalister, Esq, who
occnpied the chair during the campfire
meeting accepted the present on behalf
of the Post. A campfire talk was then
INDUCED in for all hour or scatter which
visitors and the visited retired to an
other room in the same building where
a plentiful supply Of ice cream and cake
was served. Comrade Gregg and sew
eral other Comrades were found with eX-
ira dishes, but as comrade Gregg neglect
ed to bring his wooden spoon, he had to
be supplied with one Of the ice cream dip
pers for the occasion. The Philadel-
phia veterans were then escorted to the
depot where they took one of the late
trains for home, much pleased with
their reception and the attention which
had been accorded them.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
DEATH
SPRINGER.-On the l4th inst, Johr

SPRINGER.-On the l4th inst, John Sprin
ger, aged II years.
The relatives and friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from the res!
dence Of his daughters, No. Boy West Third
street. on Tuesday Morning, 18th inst, at lt
O'Clock, TO proceed to New (iarlCn. Pa. Ser
vices at the house on Monday evening al 145
o'clock.
BOYS.--On the 18th inst. Mary Boys, widow
of the late Henry Boys. in her S4th year,
Relatives and friends are respectfully IN
vited to attend the funeral from the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. John NJ. Scott. No. 1905
West street. on Monday afternoon. Services
at.the house at four O'Clock lnterment at
Wilmington & Brandywne Cemetery.
STARR ON the l4th inst, Isaiah J. Starr,
aged 63 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
rited to attend his funeral from his late resi-
dence fl8 West Ninth street on Iueiday
afternoon Services at the house, at
O'Clock, Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
NCCAULEY.-On Sunday, May 18th, Al
bert. son of Geo. Z. and Emma o. Nc
CauIey. aged years, 3 months and 10 days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully IN
yited to attend the funeral from the residence
Of his parents 62l Adams street, on TUESDAY.
the l7th inst, at 4 o'clock. lnterment at
RiverveW cemetery.
NTON.-AleXander son Of James and
Elizabeth Eglinton, aged months.
Relatives and friends are requested 10 at
tend the funeral from the residence OF his
parents. AIS Sherman street, on Tuesday al
tcrnoon at = O'Clock lnterment at Rivervew
cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Local Linklets.

A temperance meeting was vas, h'4 ras.e
posite to the Rosendale farh' '''
day, by the W. G. I. u ..,,+
The committee appointed to Sy:S, ;s,,
site for the Central Presbyterian 'D''
church did not report yesterday.
The officers of Camp No. d so,nnli ovD,
Veterans, were installed on '"'N'''
night. ,,,rod.
Three cases of drunkenness MeI. .,,1
posed of at the police court 'ni'
ing. -. Som
Samuel Hall, ("Buckskin ,nly| SII
living at the butcher Hone'i' y.
A rainbow was visible ap'U
o'clock last night. ,.,
st. Paul's r G. church fair ''''
morrow night.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Death OF Isaiah j. Starr.

Isaiah J. Starr, a well known cIti2eh,
died at his residence 6lS west Ninth
street, on Saturday morning last ola
dropsical atfliction with which he had
for a long time been suffering. He was
in the 63d year Of his age. Mr. star
was born in Pittsburg, Pa, but remoT;,
ed to this city thirty ago and engaged
in butchering. Five years ago he pHr'
chased a farm on Penny Hill, Brandy,
wine Hundred, Oh which he lived and
carried on both farming and butcher
ing. About five or six years as'
he removed again to Wilmns'On'
since which time he occasionally %I
sisted Levi Garrett or his sons IN tlt
Eighth street market in the SAFE
meat. Some ten years ago MI o,a,'
was converted and united with Mn
Pleasant NJ. f. church. lie becaAs%h
enthusiastic christian and spent Iasn
of his time in attending revlvaS" /" IT,
Iigion he being looked upon as M TS~n n,e
gelist, so great was his zeal IN 'LI r.; S'us.
of religion and temperance h!s .iar AZ
mains will be buried in the Kl'eNNS
cemetery tomorrow, religious SeF'T, .o,s
to be held at his late residence d. !"
o'clock, p. IN. The deceased lS"'''
wife and five children.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Twenty.Six Year Old Boots.

The Dover State Sentinel has the fol-
lowing Mr.. David Argo, who resides
upon one of DIR. Logan's farms i'll St.
Johns Neck, is remarkable man in
many respects. He is now 60 years OF
age, and although afull-handed farmer,
with thriving stock around him, has
not worn "a stocking Of any kind since
1850. He has pair Of calf.skin boots
that he bought of the late Henry
Heverin, in 1855. They have been half
soled once, and are good boots yet. OF
course they are only used for Sundays
and holidays, ana are likely to last for
many years to come. His feet are free
from corns or disease of any kind.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
R01us Certificates.

1t is no vile drugged stuff, pretending
to be made of wonderful foreign roots,
barks &c, and pulled up by long bogus
certificates of pretended miraculous
cures, but a simple, pure, effective medi
cine, made of well-known valuable
remedies, that furnishes its own certiti-
Gates by It's cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of medi-
cines. See another column.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
sale Of Real Esta'e'

The Sheriff, on saturdais 3 Cr@
and and wife, at the north VETS. wess to o
MAJ Maple and Franklin d,ao s'rse''' :,
!. Il. Heald, also on 1a,al = atsl propd
noon y, : sold the National hoaGs . oIas Jsp'
oo nooW' Water ter street, to Nicholas "
for "a, 800.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
,s.,,., .,,m.rovement society.

The A. NJ. /. Society was organized
on Saturday evening, by the election OF
the following officers: President, >. D.
McMullen; vice president, w. I, Groves
secretary, Fl. E. Heisler treasurer, A
Burke: critic, Miss Sallie Shaw ser
peant alarms, George Richards as
sistant sergeant-at-arms, Miss saIle
Moreland board of curators, Miss ).
Shaw, H. A. Roop, and II. +. HeiSIer'
committee on appeals, Rev. {. HUI, D..
J. McMullen, T. Drein and c. NJ. Leltch;
auditing committee, w. T, Groves, H.
A. Roop and J. J. McMullen.
The society will meet every Aohuas
evening al 7.4j o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
German EniSrants.

One hundred and twenty German
emigrants arrived in this city at l.3O
o'clock on Sunday morning. About
one-half of the party were men. The
other half were women and children
They were given lodgings at the Penn
sylvania House and the City Hall,
They left to-day for Edge Moor, where
the men will be employed.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Narrow Escape.

Edward Biddle, colored, of Middle
town, was run over at the west yard by
engine No. Is, about o'clock yester-
day morning He was drunk at the
time and had crawled under car to
sleep The fingers of his right hand
were mashed of, and his clothing was
torn from his body. He had very
narrow escape from death
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
installation OfOA"'' n

Deputy Grand Master a. a I%nNir tas inst,
assisted by his snbordinasteES' "a ES'riOrj I
t the following officers Of ,,;I1a ns'pS Oh
Lodge, No. %, of Bracklh''''''
urday evening. n.so,
n. G.-John M. Pearson
V G.-Norwood Palmer
r. S.-Amos Evans ,
p S,-John W. Dennlsoh'
Treas.-John A. Potts rresent
All those who were po,ovncIust
treated to ice cream at the con
the installation.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Good Soda.

j. r. Hartman, Druggist, cor. 9th and
Poplar streets, has one of the handsom-
est soda fountains in the city. From it
is drawn, 1--WE were about to say the
best soda water in the city,, but this we
will say, there is none sold superior to
it. Try it and judge for yourself.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
LET THEM &C.
Senators Conkling and PiaH nc
sIox, frO,n the T., n. Senate.

A telegram to the Every EYGNins MI, :
states that Senators Conkling and Platt
of New York have sent their reSlgna-
tions as United States Senators
to the New York Legislature to-day.
TThe Republican party can stano IL II II
they can. The people would ratter
have Garfield as President than Conk-
ling as king.-ED.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
PAraAHbAI-

w. S. Wood, taXidermist, 4O2 East
Eleventh street is going to Atlantic
City to remodel and re-arrange W. H..
Chadwick ) museum of curiosities. Mr..
Chadwick has very fine collection of
stuffed birds and animals which will
show to a much greater advantage after
having passed through Mr.. Wood S
skillful hands. Mr.. Wood notifies the
citizens of Wilmington in an advertise
ment elsewhere that he is prepared to
stuff birds and any animals which they
may desire to preserve.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
SDecfal Meeting,

The Young Mems Republican Club
will hold special meeting tonight to
receive reports from the committees in
rooms, furniture, newspapers and books
also to make arrangements for proper
observance of decoration day. All the
members are requested to attend.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
Satisfaction.

We aim to give this to all our patrons
and the large sales of Saturday assure
us we do not fail to do so. We have
more OF the best goods and latest styles
at a moderate price at the Wilmington
Clothing House, 4th and Market st.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-16
The Right Clothes for
Little Boys.

Little Boys.
Under the broad
roof of Oak Hall
there's no better
work done than ap'
pears in little boys
suits. 1t would, per-
haps, interest you,
it would certainly
profit you, if you
have a boy, to look
through the grades
of work, beginning
at a $3.50 suit and
going up to Sl4.
Thnra arn hut, fnw
so low or SO high.
Almost everybody
buys between ex-
treme prices.
At S. the clothes
begin to be good;
and they grow bet
ter as the price
grows bigger. No
body need grumble
at what S. will buy;
and betWeenS5 and
$40, everything is
good enough. You
choose one rather
than another, be-
cause you like the
cloth or style bet
ter; and the diver
sity is so great that
you may keep on
as long as
you like. When
YOU come to the
higher prices you
find the finest OF
suitable cloths made
with all the care
that is bestowed on
the finest tailoring.
Oak Hall, too, is
a pleasanter place
to go than it ever
was before. New
paper, paint and
carpets will not
S stand for good
clothes but they
help a cheerful as
pect, and very like
ly smooth the man.
ners of our statesmen
a little.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
OAK HALL. Market and Sixth. Phlla APPS