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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

PEACHES ON THE HUDsoN.-From the
Hudson River country nothing but favor,
able reports received, and it is pretty
generally thought there will be a very
liberal supply of peaches gather there
this fall They will, however, reach
the market quite late, and not till the
weather becomes so cool that peaches
cease to be very popular fruit. 1t is evi,
dent that no very correct system of as.
certaining the extent of the peach culture
along the Hudson has yet been devised,
as the estimated quantity of trees coming
into bearing this season has been variously
given at from 100000 to 100000.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

s Way SHE OPENED HER MoUrH-A
gray-haired woman was recently arrested
in Philadelphia OIL the charge of stealing
1875 in bank notes. She tried to swal-
low the notes to destroy the evidence of
her guilt.
A woman was produced to search the
prisoner, but the accused refused 10 per-
NIT her and attempted to swallow some
thing which she placed in her mouth.
On being asked by the magistrate what
she had in her mouth, she replied, My
tongue" "What else?" inquired the
magistrate my teeth" rejoined Lizzie.
The woman displayed remarkable OBJ
stinacy, and the detectives were unable
to induce her to give them any clue to
the money, which they believed she had
swallowed. She was sent to prison,
when the prison physician informed her
that be intended to administer an emetic.
The woman then dropped from her mouth
a roll of notes, in good condition, which
proved to be the ones stolen.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

The Ecumenical Methodist Conference,
which meets in London September I, and
continues until September 30, will be at
tended by delegates from all countries in
which Methodlsm has obtained foot
hold. The programme, embracing Thirty
eight topics, has been agreed upon, and
the American quota of essayists and in
vited speakers were selected at Cincinnati
last week Bishop Matthew Simpson will
deliver the opening sermon, his subject
being Christian Unity" The rules
agreed upon for the government of the
conference, as well as the topics to be
discussed, were published in the Balti-
more Sun last week.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

DIR TANNER has demonstrated that a
person can go without food forty consecu-
tive days and live. Miss DEUEL. has
shown that such abstinence can be carried
to the extent of forty-seyen days before
death ensues Mr. Griscom, who is the
latest asplrant for notoriety in this line, is
probably led by these facts to the conclu
sion that torty-iive days fast is about
what is practicable consistently with the
preservation Of life, and he announces his
determination to undertake the expert
ment sin the interest Of science" Ii he
succeeds he will not only beat Tanners
record, but from the circumstance that he
survives, which the Western woman failed
to do, he may claim to have beaten Miss
Deuel's also, and to be thus entitled to
the championship of the civilized world.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

Unless some very unfayorable weather
should prevent between now and the
rpening season, there will be very
abundant supply Of strawberries from
Charleston and Savannah to Oswego and
Lockport, while there will be more straw
berries grown on Long Island this season
than for any four seasons combined here
totore. The blackberry crop has been
very badly injured by the hard winter
from Virginia to Connecticut, and un-
questionably that fruit will be scarcer
than it has been for several seasons before.
There is every assurance given that the
asparagus crop will be the greatest ever
gathered, as the acreage has been ex-
tended by fully 30 per cent, and the
grounds were never in better condition
than now.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

CHEAP GAs.--The consumers at Will
mington, Del, are luxuriating in cheap
gas, the Coal-Gas Company of that city
having reduced the price of gas to $3.50
per one thousand feet. The officers of
the company say the reduction has been
ordered precisely as similar ones have
been, because the company long ago
learned that gradual cheapenlng was re-
ally profitable, as it has induced largely
increased consumption.--Bak. San.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

Reports from all the counties of Kan
sas, collected within ten days, show that
the winter wheat is in excellent condition
--better than usual at this season. The
weather for the last few days has been
hot and windy, but the farmers believe
that, with rain and favorable weather fol-
lowing, the crop will be.the largest ever
harvested in the State. The reports of
the condition of the spring wheat are un-
favorable
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27
.AgTScyLlaETNI.
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW.
by CHARLES MACKEY.

If fortune with q smiling face
Strcw roses on our way,
When shall we stOop to pick them up?
To-day, my love. to-day.
But should she frown with face of care
And talk of coming sorrow,
When shall we grieve. if grieve we must:
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow!
If those who've wronged US own their faults,
And kindly pity pray,
When shall We listen and forgive?
To-day. my love, to-day!
But if stern justice urge rebuke
And warmth from mem'ry borrow,
When shall we chide, if chide, We must?
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow!
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27
10 EANSILMpIlIES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured Of
that dread disease, Consumption, by simple remedy
is anxious 10 make known TO his fellOw-suerers the
means of cure. To all who desire it he will send
copy of the prescription used. free of charge with
the directions for preparing and using the same which
they will find sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma
Bronchitis. &c. Parties wishing the Prescription. will
please address Rev. L. a. WILSON, 1874 Penn St. Will
liGmsburgh n y. ian loom
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

Over six thousand steerage passengers
were landed in New York one day last
week. There has been an increase of
immigration in 1881, as compared with
1880, Of 10000 people,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-Additonal % OF I'M ani
above. leave Smyrna for Clayton 1l0o NJ ~ m
TAD NJ, Leave Clayton for Smyrna ~ W., Wiz
A n and $50 and 500 p. NJ, TO make eonnecGVD
trains North and South) from Clayton srn't
H. r. KENNEf, sup"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27
Din o 9 r.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PTMPTES

Will mail Free, the ecipe for Il simple Vegetable
Balm that will remove Tan. Freckles, Pimpes and
BoIches leaving the skin soft clear and beautiful :
Also instructors for producing luXulnn growth of
hair on bald head or smooth face. Address incos-
ing &c. stamp Ben VNndclf d Co.. Beekman St N. y
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

Your breath is offensive from catarrh, one
application Of DIR. Hartley's catarrh remedy
will remove the unpleasant odor. NH 23m
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

Robert S. Wilds is still engaged with the
Popular Clsthing House Of A. c. Yates &
Co., Phila. apr 3m
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

4 Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
n Debility, Premature Decay. and all the effects of
youthful indiscretion win for the sake of suffering
humanity. send free to all who need it, the recipe
and direction for making the simple remedy by
which h. was cured Sufferers wishing to profit BY
the advertisers experience can do so by addressing
in perfect confidence.
JOHN b. OGDEN 40 Cedar St.. New York.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27
FRRORS OF YOUTH,

A GENTS WANTED Big Pay. Light Work Steady
II Employment. Samples free. Address. NJ l.
BIRN, 10 Nassau Street, New York.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27
a NEW INVENTION.

There has never been introduced or offered for sale
q Sewing Machine that has given such marvellous
satisfaction as the New NO. Wheeler az
wilson 1t stands far above the average and
without exaggerstion. can say that the No. IS the
best family Sewing Machine now in use. 1t is the
lightest running almost nOiSeleSs has Shuttle has
Straight Needle and self setting automatic nRder Ten
SION independent take up Double Fed springs TO
get of order and light that Child 10 years old
can operate with and has less wearing pats than
any other marhine. hence 1t must necessary wear
longer This is not the old Wheeler Wilson Sewing
Machine improved, but entire new invention, and
we do hesitate TO say il is the best Sewing appa
ratns in the World. We took the only Gold Prize at
Paris in 1873 over eighty competitors.
Remember. that since the decline in Sewing Ma
chimes the country has been flooded with low priced
and commonly made machines which you can
hny az any price. Now Sewing Machine is some
thing You not buying every year. hence the ad-
vantage of getting the best in all the cheap
est in the long run and when you purchase from the
old Snd valuable Wheeler & Wilson Company you
never go wrong Send for price ist ana circular
Main Ohice and Sales Room, 72s Market street,
Wilmington, Del.
~. PRIMROSE,
Manager iuT the Penininsula.
R2rGood Agents Wanted.~5a
z. LURTY. Agent for Smyrna, Del. sep 22tf
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27
M. COLBOURN & CO.,
Phila., Viii. & Bait. R. R.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, January To- 1881 lsu"
days excepted trains win leave as follows:
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

FIN new Genie return Envelopes, n, Ioes
IU{ Sts. - ~. % new run SS[us Mid3eboro ALAS
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1881-04-27

SPECIAL RATES OF FREIGHT at all stations OF
the railroad
Orders filled promptly for any amount from Que "a
load To ten thousand bushels. send orders early
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31
Business In wheeling for the Year 1881
-prnsnneIA AhNhh.

The year 1881 will be remembered as a
yenr Of very general activity and prosperity
in this city, especially the latter half OF 1t.
The labor Of our community on both sides
Of the river has been fully employed at
remunerative wages and peace and plenty
have been found, as rule, under the roof
Of every industrious and sober citizen.
During the last few days representatives Of
the 1NTELLlGENCER have made inquiries at
most Of the principal places OF business,
and the same uniform tale Of plenty 70 do,
fair prices for goods and wares Of all kinds,
and good wages for work, has been told to
them. This is indeed glad story to hear,
and the 1SrEtLtGEScER takes pleasure in
telling the story to lis large circle Of read.
ers, to the end that all OF them may know
that this particular region Of ours is indeed
20 s6udly portion Of the earth's heritage"
Where there is employment and food in
abundance for all Of the children OF toll.
Inquiry disclOses the fact That the farm.
ing communities for fifty miles around the
city Of Wheeling are In excellent financial
condition. Their crops for the last three
seasons have been above the average in
yield and more than average prices have
been received for them. This has enabled
farmers who were in debt to pay of their
obligations, and others to add Msurplus to
their savings, The consequence has been
that the farmers have traded literally with
this market duringth the past year, aud have
shown that they, too, like every body else
when theyaro prosperous are more inclined
to spend money freely for articles Of house.
hold necessity and luxury. Hence they
have bought not only more goodS THAI
usual, but a better quality oigoods.
AS far MS we Gun learn the farmers arc
feeling In excellent heart over their pros.
poets iorlhc future, Fortune still promises
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31
A CARD.

To all who arc suffering from tho errors and indS.
CretlOns OF youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss OF manhood, &C.. | will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
WIS discovered byA missionary In South America.
Send seltRddresSed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. IHMAN, Station D. Ne,C YORK. CtlH de1S.1TIIS4W
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31

inioruality are good features Of
themselves under almost all cirSun-
stances Of life, but in this age OF
active and severe Competition it Is proper
that every centre Of trade, as well as every
large business therein carried on, should
have its advantages duly made known, in.
asmuch as in this way, in part at least,
trade is enlarged and capital and popula-
ton attracted from other parts Of the coun.
try,
In conclusion, the INTELAIGEScRR eI-
tends its congratulations to all the business
men Of the city and Of the surrounding
suburbs on the success achieved by them
in the year 1851, and wishes for them all
the most abundant prosperity in 1852,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31

GRUSR-On Friday morning, December 30. 1851,
at II o'clock, EMMA, wife Of Frank Cruise, aged y
years, 9 months and days
Funeral irOm'the residence Of her husband, No,
2SOS ChaplIne street, on Sunday afternoon At ~
o'clock. Friends Of the family are invited.
BROWN-On Wednesday, December 2S 1881, at
eleven O'Clock r. NJ, GERTRUDE, wife Of Henry n
Brown, aged G3 years, month and Is days,
Funeral from her late residence, No, all EoA
street, Saturday, December SIst, at I'm Inter
mont nj Greenwood.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31
DIED.

No REMEDY except PCruna does always CO.
incide with the ris medieGlrix HGIurd
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31
RHODES
ROUSING
Remnant Sale!

On JANUARY 9, 1852, We will be
ready to begin our Grand Remnant
and Clearance Sale, consisting Of
Remnants of all kinds, from five
cent Calico up to 81 90 Black Silk.
At this saIepersOns will have an Op.
pOrtunity never before offered, or
that may never Occuragain, to buy
good desirable goods at CHEAP
PRICES.
As we will in q few weeks make
u change in our store rooms, We
must reduce our large stock, and
will, in addition to our Remnant
Sale, close out n great many goods
at half prices.
Please remember tho date, JAN.
UARY 9, 1852, at the CASH DRY
GOODS HOUSE of
]. i $. RHODES 8 CO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-31

TOIsSOLUTIoN.
Co.pARTN ERsHIP.

In retiring from the late firm Of Boyd & PrRther
| wish 10 tender 10 the trade my thanks for tho
liberal patronage heretofore extended tho old firm
and earnestly solicit for tho new firm continu'
ance Of the same. ..,...
Hnui N pRATITEn
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-08-13
Timely Suggestions Is to Treatment
/ Of Persons Overcome by the Heat.

!. Garry the patient carefully, but
promptly, to the nearest shade. pa@g
: g. Secure for him as much circulation
of wholesome air as may be possibly OBJ
tanned. rs; 4ged " =NIf'A i+'' "
A 8. lift skin is hot, sponge with cold
water or ice. 't'i.'a'.sf.0 81 e'''' -
4. If the head is very hot, and the ar
teries Of the neck pulsate violently, ap-
ply ice. l-'', ..'. A.. ,'...,t ..... 'n..s
s. Give two tesspoonfuls Of good
brandy or whisky every ten or fifteen
minutes. The addition of two or three
drops Of laudanum to each dose of the
stimulant prevents vomiting or purging,
which is liable to occur and often to
prove fatal. 10 ~ '' ~ '.'
6. Don't give large draughts Of cold
water or any other fluid even If the pa
tient is able to swallow them.
Z. Don't allow the patient to1e moved
or raised from q recumbent Ropition I'M
til sufficiently recovered to~render it
safe to do 80. This seldom occurs for
hours, and often not for days, after the
attack E!'"t"n1j ~ 0'''.@
/, 5. Send at once for doctor, not for
half dozen. Otherwise valuable time
may be lost BY differences in opinion as
to whether the case is one Of congestion
or exhaustion. .,fs. ~.s t
|, It's always safer for non.professional
prescribers, and generally safer for doc
tors. to- nursne methods of treatment
calculated to relieve mofe or less pro.
found exhaustion Of vital powers En-
cllQnQe. 4, 49, --- ~.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-08-13
Fresh Air.

Too many houses are closed up at the
back in America, there are no through
draughts; front and back open and a
current set a-going, that's fresh air. Air
stagnates, and curtains drawn, blinds
down, carpets on floors, doors closed,
and one bit of window just opened
goodness, where's the life to come from
to breathe in SO many cubic inches even
of oxygen! ~ -
Now, then, in the morning let your
maid open your street door for an hour.
and set something airing, some current
into those stagnant air layers, that stuff
each other up and can neither move up
nor down, nor in, nor out. y
Ladies are faint, children droop, b.
bies die, men swear, and all for want Of
3 little current Of fresh air just passing
through the house. z {
Look to it and open your house-door
the first thing in the morning, and It you
can, set current going through IT,
Food aud Heal1. q 80 = is.,'
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-08-13
A Wise Coon.

Did you ever see raccoon? / Am
going to tell you about one that va,
sent from the South as a present to
lady whose name was Isabella. He VA,
called Zip Coon, aud very wise coon
he was. oh" s'
Zip had long, low body. covered
with stiff yellowish hair. His nose was
pointed, and his eyes were bright n
buttons. His paws were regular little
hands, and he used them Just like
hands. '' -
! He was very tame. He would climb
up on IsabelIa's chair and scramble to
her shoulder. Then he would combher
hair with his fingers, pick at her ear.
rings and feel OF her collar and pin and
buttons. .. .u.''.r..g,
! lsabella's mother was quite i'll, but
sometimes was able to sit in her chair
and eat her dinner from a tray IN her
lap. She liked to have Zip in her room;
but, if left alone with her Zip would
jump up in the chair behind her and
try to crowd her of. He would reach
around, too, under her arm and steal
things from her tray. 's" ','e
Once the cook in the kitchen heard
brisk rafting OF tin-pans in the pantry.
She opened the door, and there, ona
shelf, was Zip. There were two pans
standing side by side. One had Indian
meal in it, and the other nice sweet
milk. In front Of the pans stood Zippy.
He had scooped the meal from one
pan into the milk in the other pan, and
was stirring up a pudding with all his
might. He looked over his shoulder
when he heard the cook coming up be.
hind him, and worked away all The
faster. as if to get the pudding done BE-
fore he was snatched up and put out Of
the pantry. u .a. ,asre irfetH
Zip was very neat and clean. BE
loved to have bowl of water and
piece of soap set down for his own use.
He would take the soap in h;s hands,
dip it into the water and rub It between
his palms; then he would reach all
around his body and wash himself ! 1t
was very funny to see him reach WY
around and wash his back. e ..4s' R
One day Isabella, not feeling wen,
was lying on her bed. Zippy was Play.
ing around her in his usual way. Pretty
soon he ran under the bed, and We
busy q long while reaching up and puu'
ing and picking at the Stats over big
head. BY and BY he crawled out ana
what do you think he had between hls
teeth? A pretty little red cotI e..
ring that Isabella had lost several wen
before. lips bright eyes had spec "a, \
as he was playing around under ae
bed. So you see Zip Coon didisens
good that time. ..,...,.. d. !. ts..f b .a...ti.
When Zip grew older be becaneg s 70
cross and snappish. that be had . % !,
chained up in the wood-shedi ri ri fFgnt -
his little house. On the dooS. q as
house was printed in red letters zap
Coon: de bites" -Nursery. aaisso'l -
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-08-13
Improve the Odd Momen&

In almost every life there aFe ~
ments Of waiting, when there y no.a.
ing particular to be done: "a SOM
cases these may be properly improves !.
by rest, 80 that our work, wnen y
comes, may be better done. In MAJ!
instances, however, these odd momeau
may be best improved by having eone.
thing to do-a book to read q som a
light labor to perform. IL. ri, -.
It is surprising how. much may %
done by using few moments ~ aslI !.
Of course, they cannot properly ~
used for all purposes. since there az ~
some duties which require continued y,
application for a long time. 'IheO
are, however, many kinds Of Ign y
Dor and many subjects Of study W y, y.
may be followed quite successfully y
taking only a few moments at "n -.
It is said Elihu. Burrltt. wholwIi
known for many years as 1.-THE leatnss
blacksmith was in the habit. wnen -
apprenticeship, Of having q gramn as.
Of English or of some ether Language
fastened before him on the chimney ~ ~
the forge, so that while. he was blowlu Z
the bellows he could get an occas'oaA
glimpse OF his book. ,,.o
Ben Jonson, celebrated poet wn so
lived over two hundred years ago. va :S
in early life bricklayer. 1t Is :. ~ =.
that he always carried a BOOK ~ us +.
pocket, and, while waiting tor ule ~ :.
borer to bring him mortar or orlck .;n =
improved the odd moments in stuoyn.s
bis book. -. no,;;,
Let our young friends try the es s. see
ment, and they will be surprised ". ..s; Sos
how much can be eone by r'ghtiy as aad
a few moments at time. GU nv H.
not take time frosa sleep to 10 'l.,,
Have a time for everything aug % J. y
YOU do, do thoroughly, whethsf ): =,
Sleeping, eating, working or pias. .;s.
for all these are, in their rsspeO''''
places, rights. $. Cassn'1'e'
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-08-13

zoe a w.. nave peen IN bed alld.,r
"of course; papa said you w.:
stay in bed all day, and / am ".te %
your place." - 'aakng
"kut you are not me-" 'f'!#t.
"Kut am your substitute.'
son. Mary. you dear, dear, .d..:
sister! you are better than Al y
grandmothrrs and aunts in the w wo! 40
catch them going to bed a Who'll, "ot!d:
for a fel'ow'' cried Charlie, kissiop Jay ~!
proudly. ler
place, Charlre' your
"lou get up now, Mary and NJ
give you my pIn-wheel and nv rocta :. IL
aud you and Ella Bates can firs .S
all off. | wouldn't be 50 me,s Aen
let YOU lie there any longer ), 's, %
Charlie, beginning to remove h;s o ,Mn
THAT will do, Charlie" said n wva''
coming into the room. "Get M pop" p
little daughter; Charlie has learned ny ny
lesson, am sure" LILY
Indeed have, papa, and am ro,,
sorry.' ' AZ"
That same evening Eddie Bates W.,
Boosting to a crowd of boys sbout h;s
grandmother having saved him from a as
evening OF sorrow in his own room M
when Charlie spoke up:
"Grandmas and aunts are all vol,
enough, boys, but sisters are a he.n ,
better. You just listen" And in :
voice OF pride and love he related H.; s
sisters generous act.
And the gay little crowd gave Mari
three cheers and tiger, besides tirin.s
of nine starry rockets simultaneou,l'9
! in her honor. Little 4. Bqrr, IN He;
per's Young People.