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Smyrna times., 1883-02-14
Townsend, February 5, 1888.

An excise bill has been agreed on
for presentation to the New York
Assembly which will probably pass
that body, as it is q compromise of con-
ficting interests. 1t is general bill
to regulate the sale of liquor in all the
cities of the state. Under the proposed
law policeman ON discovering that a
liquor dealer is selling liquor on Sun
day can summarily arrest him, but if
the same dealer violates any of the
commands of the excise law on a week
day, the policeman mast obtain a war
rant for the arrest from police magis-
trate.
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IT tTtO F7FFIII TTE IT
Union Church.

MR.. EDIToR.-My attention has
been called to an article in last weeks
issue of your paper headed Friend
ship Church" in which the writer first
speaks of the prosperity of that church
(which | am glad to see), and then
closes his article by speaking disparag-
ingly of Union Church, and meanly
attacking certain members of that
church and saying that they are like
bad pennies that turn up when they
are not wanted. / think | know the
author, and | believe he has taken
this sly way of insulting a certain
prominent member of Union, because
he will not do everything to please the
Ministry of the NJ. f. Church. Now
wish the public to know that this
particular member whom the writer
has designated as bad pennies" has l
will venture to say paid more money
into the treasury of Union Church for
the support of the gospel in the last
thirty years, than any other member
If there are any malcontents" in
Union that can be compared to bad
pennies l am not aware of the fact
on the contrary | believe there is not 8
single member of that church but
what would be willing to make great
sacrifices to see her prosper. 1t i.
true that Union Church is not so strong
now as in former years, but to assume
that her decline has been caused by
the actions of one member is simply
absurd, think that one incompeten
minister will injure a church more THAI
a hundred members, and Union 70
: several years past has had her shar
! Methodist measure) of such men 9TH
j present minister, l beg leave to say
= being an exception The members c
u Union would feel very sorry to b
= separated from Friendship, as the re
Is latiOns Of the two churches have bee
" Of the most friendly character fc
. years, but | believe they would nt
; make any serious opposition becau,
y they (UniOn) believe that God havin
y sustained this grand old church fC
III more than half century throug
storm and sunshine, will continue
ne care for her, despite the opposition
III her foes
Us While Union I believe would n
III object to being consolidated vii
Townsend under an amicable arrang
ps ment, they at the same time wish
ul distinctly understood that they do n
no go begging in that direction, Towr
ne end church Il have been creditably
ca formed) has already intimated desi
to join with Uuion, or Appoquinimil
Iai circuit, consequently the writer of Ii
an weeks article has placed the c'
re- before the horse.
Ter No man has the right to misrep
ip- sent or insult another especially in
est public manner, and the author of Ii
'ad weeks issue shonld have the manlin
ms to apologize for injuring fellow me
we Der. 1t is very unpleasant for me
ne, have to answer such an article bu
nd think it is my duty to protect any m
the that has been misrepresented a
ca insulted thus publicly.
for JUSTICE
of Townsend Februarv 1892
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SOMETHING THAT NOBODY
KNOWS.

The stars are spinning their threads
And clouds are the dust that flies;
And the suns are weaving them up
For the time when the sleepers shall rise.
The ocean in music rolls,
And the gems are turning to eyes,
And the trees are gathering souls
For the time when the sleepers shall rise.
The weepers are learning to smile,
And laughter to CLEAN the sighs;
Burn and bury the care and guile,
For the day when the seepers shall rise.
Oh, the dews and the moths and the daisy red
The larks and the glmmers and flows:
The lilies and sparrows and daily bread,
And the something that nobody knows.
George Macdonald.
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Silver PLATED w are.

The great Improvements during the
last few years in the manufacture of
siIver-plated ware, have in many
ways increased the desirableness of
this excellent substitute for solid silver.
Not only has great durability been
obtained by the new methods, but
pattern and finish, which formerly
betrayed the difference between it and
silver, now give no clue bywhich even
an expert can distinguish.
Clumsiness of shape has given way
to the lightest and most artistic forms,
and the production of meritorious
pattern in the solid metal is quickly
followed by its appearance in the less
costly material.
Even such elaborate decorations as
repousse and hammered work-long
confined to solid silver-are success
fully produced in plated ware with a
delicacy and beauty leaving little to
be desired in respect of appearance.
1t is, however, only in the higher
grade of electroplated ware that these
excellencies of the designer are at
tempted to be wrought out, such per-
fection of workmanship and dainty
finish being impossible in the inferior
varieties, in addition to the vital def
cheney of these in durability.
BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE limi
their assortment to the best makes
which they can fully guarantee. Par
ticulars will be furnished promptly a
to patterns, qualities and prices, oi
application, and any goods desire'
will be sent by express on approval
to anyone known to the house o
furnishing reference.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

THE OLDEST. T.-The 333rd anniver-
sary of the founding of the city ofSanta
Fee, New Mexico, is to be celebrated
in July next, the necessary funds hav-
ing been secured for the purpose
The two chief features ofthe exhibition
will be the display of the historical
treasures of the Territory and of the
material resources, the Territory being
rich in both. The exhibition will last
during the entire month of July, q
delightful season in New Mexico.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

At least one woman is mad as .
March hare. She gave away an old
chest of drawers, with claw feet, which
she deemed almost worthless, but now
such furniture is in great demand, and
she could get enough money for it to
buy a splendid silk dress
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

Montana has mosquitoes in winter;
but Bombay Hookers needn't emigrate
to that territory on this account, as the
home crop will be as large as ever next
summer.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

Mrs. Tharp, of Easton, Md, wife of
Capt Reuben Tharp, died Tuesday
week. Her husband is a brother of
ex-Gov. Tharp, of Delaware, deceased.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

Another real estate firm has opened
an office in Dover; Messrs. ]. r. Nc
Gonigal and James Hopkins.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

Reuben A. Stewart has been con-
frmed by the United States Senate dis
postmaster of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

BROWNS
IRON
BI77ERS

Ladies and all sufferers from neu-
ralgia, hysteria, and kindred COM
plants, will Emd it without an equal.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14
BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14
BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

ennches the blood and puri6es the
system; cures weakness, lack of
energy, etc. Try bottle.
Smyrna times., 1883-02-14

verciful Man is Merciful to his Beast
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16
The rour-Oarcd Gig.Racc.

The Washington Star, in its report OF
the Columbia regatta, thus describes the
four-0ared gig-race: The next race was
for four-oared gigs. The starters were
Pennsylvania, Of Philadelphia; Cockade
CITY, OF Petersburg, Va, and the Rich
monds. The Philadelphia boys were the
iayorites, and large odds were offered that
they would win. The livcliest betting,
however, was between the hackers OF the
Cockade City crew and the Richm0nds.
At the word The Richmonds took the water
first at q rafting stroke. and within the
first hundred yards were leading by a
length the Cockade City, who were little
ahead Of the Pennsylvania. Notwithstand-
ing their position, the friends Of the Penn
sylvanias on the tug offered plenty Of bets
that they would win without any takers.
They were pulling beautiful stroke and
worked like a clock. At the quarter the
Cockades were within half length OF the
Richmonds, and the Pennsylvania within
4 half length OF the Cockades. The rest
CT The race was magnificent struggle. At
the half-mile the Cockades were almost
even with the Richmonds, but they could
not quite stay there. The Pennsylvania
were rowing well within themselves. and
without quckening their stroke were gain.
ing inch by inch. At the thrce-quarters
they had passed the Cockades and were
almost even with the Richmonds. At the
mile they had lead Of a length over the
Richmonds, who were holly pressed by the
Cockades. At Easby's Point the Pennsyl-
vanias were two lengths ahead, while the
Cockadcs and the Richmonds were abreast.
Before reaching the Analostan boat-house
the Richmonds made a magnificent squirt
and drew away from their rivals, and ut
the finish led by three lengths. The Penn
sylyanias crossed the line i'm 0:42, two
lengths ahead OF the Richmonds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16

and holding character Of the deposit OF
black mud left behind, which, however,
IS 10 q certain extent OF advantage to the
saua,ter as A fertilizer TO the soil. Mr..
Morrison crossed the river Darling at Will
Gamma. wei, known rs one Of the hottest
places In the globe. the Lachlan mt Booli-
gal. the Murrumbidgee at Hay, and the
Murray nj Echuca, whence his route SOUTH
ward Law through q wcll-settled country.
He finally reached Melbourne In safety
after nm adventurous walk OF some 1000
miles. which occupied him 120 days.
The fatigue be underwent and the RISKS
he ran in the course OF this long. soli-
tary excursion can be fully appreciated by
those only who know Central Australia.
The journey was made In the height OF
summer, when at places like Wilcannia
and Echuca IL Is by no means uncommon
for the mercury TO stand at from 110o to
1909 in the shade. North OF the northern
limits OF Victoria the blacks are apt TO
show hostility to exploring parties, and a
man who ventures in this country
alone and unarmed must be possessed
Of no small amount Of hardihood. The
brief report OF Mr.. Morrison's walk
states that his rate Of travelling was
much impeded by the heavy weight he
had TO carry; but il would be interesting
TO learn with what store OF provisions he
commenced his journey, as furnishing a
guide TO those explorers who have to
economize space and weight az far as prac-
ticable. Mr.. Morrison's feat commands
the admiration OF all interested in explora-
ton, and must be set down as one OF the
most remarkable Of pedestrian achieve
ments
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16

Lord Glendale. who has been travelling
IN Arkansas, when asked how he liked the
country said: ooh, Pm much pleased
with the country, and very much enjoy
travelling in 1t; but do you know that your
railroad clearinghouse system is very annoy
mgr just as man sits down and per-
suades himself into nap negro comes
along, shakes him, and says: Supper at
Catfish Youte him yes and arouse YOUR
self. You are, o. course, very hungry, and
every time the train stops you expect TO
hear some one shout, 'Catiish-twenty min
utes for SUPPER but the train rolls on. After
awhile the negro that aroused YOU comes
along. and you say, How far Is it to Cat
nshs' 'Sahi' 'How far Is il to Catfish ;,
Bout twenty-five miles, sah.' what
made YOU arouse me back yonder?,
wanted to know whuder yer wanted
supper, so | could telegraph ahead. Da
only cooks what's ordered, sah.' Twenty
miles TO a hungry man is long distance.
and you Toll around with q cigar awhile.
ana ilnally drop otto sleep. After awhile
you awake and wait for the train 10 get TO
the station. The negro comes through
again. How far Is 1t TO Catfish?' sSab ?,
! asked how far Is 1t TO CatfishY' 9We's
1un passed dar, sah.' why didn't YOU
wake meS' case yur got mad when /
woke yer afo', sah.'"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16
RriefNeAS liens.

A New Yorker proposes TO raise the fund
for the erection OF the pedestal for the
Barth0ldi statue by notifying the million
aires that a slab will be inserted with the
names Of all who contribute 5000 or more.
He says that notoriety is so fashionable the
fund could be raised in week by such an
offer.
When T. c. Hunter, OF Huntington, Pa,
saw stone too large for him to move on
the railroad track near his home. and heard
the roar of an approaching passenger train,
he went crazy with excitement. lie sue
ceeded, however, in stopping the train,
but with not a foot to spare. This was
through the act, and has Just died a raving
maniac.
Mr.. w. III. Vanderbilt performed CON-
mendable act of generosity on the eve OF
his departure from the Glen House, New
Hampshire, by leaving his check for $4,000
with the proprietor Of the house to be
equally divided among thirty student wait
ers who entered the service OF the hotel
from schools and colleges to earn some
thing towards the expense Of their educa-
ton. 1t is doubtful whether he could have
bestowed the favor in more appreciatiye
quarter.
A dispatch TO the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette says: "James Nixon, OF Ludlow,
Ky, has been working seventy men near
Cumberland Falls, KY, making ties for
the Cincinnati Southern railroad. On Sun
day night Charles Slagel, one of NiXon's
men, who slept in the same bunk with
James and John Odair, and man named
Claiborne, arose after his companions were
asleep and crushed their skulls with an
axe. He then rifled their pockets Of about
800 and escaped. Nixon put the whole
force in pursuit, and to-day slagel was cap
tured. 1t is thought he will be lynched."
Commander Pearson, commanding the
Wachusctt, reports to the Navy Depart
ment the arrival OF that vessel at Apia,
| Samoan Island, May 10th, twenty-three
days from Honolulu. He SAYS that on the
day OF sailing from Honolulu his Majesty
King Kalakaua, accompanied by members
OF his stall, came on board and went seye-
raj miles to sea with them. Captain Pear
son forwards a description OF a terrific
storm, accompanied by shocks of earth
quake, which visited the Samoan Group
on the night OF March 24th, wrecking seye-
raj merchant vessels and causing considera-
bic damage on shore. The American brig
Sheet Anchor, OF San Francisco, Captain
Marril, was driven upon the reef and be-
came complete wreck. The captain and
steward were lost. The German vessels
Zolide, Venezuela, Vavan, and Apia either
sank or were wrecked IN the inner reef.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16

ALICE f. CURTIS. of Brunswick. Me-, writes MS
on May 13, 1883: "That she has suffered very
much ut frequent intervals with kidney-dselse-
and the attacks were increasing IN severity so
steadily as to cause alarm. Her aunt, Mrs. n. VI.
Small, persuaded her 10 use Hunts Remedy. and
after using several bottles Miss Curtis has been
freed from the severe aches and pains 20 which
she had long been accustomed; and further says
that Hunts Remedy never fails TO relieve the Sc
we're pains in the side and intense backache, and
Miss Curtis pronounces 1t n real blessing to woman
for all kidney-disoases, and she cordially recon-
mends it for the many Ills and pains peculiar to
women au 16. Th(wl,Sa&Tu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16
Extensive Professionalism.
A WALK ACROSS 900 MILE
THROUGH A WILDERNESS

THROUGH A WILDERNESS.
Mr.. Ernest Morrison, q son of Mr.
George Morrison, OF the Scotch College
Geelong, Victoria, says the London Times
lisa young man whose love Of exploration
aud adventure has led him thus early In
lie TO undertake long rambles in the 6acl,
country OF the colonies. Several wears 40 q
he determined TO devote his vacation 10 \
walk from Queenscllle, some forty miles
south OF Melbourne, on the western sboreS
" Io7 lnihp, TO Adelaide, the capital
OF The adjacent colony Of South Aus.
'raIia. This Journey he accomplished ap-
parently without much difficulty, and his
success ncrying him TO greater efforts he
Planned still longer walk. He deter
mined To cross the continent from north 10
south, starting from the shores OF the Gulf
OF Carpentaria. and making Melbourne his
goal-a similar Journey TO that undertaken
by Burke and Wills, except that his start
ing point was the northern instead OF the
southern shores OF the continent. lie sci
out from Normanton, ON the Gull OF Car
penteria, a week before Christmas. mn.
accompanied and unarmed, and followed
down the Diamantina and Thomson
rivers into Central Australia. He struck
the Bulloo ut Thargomindab and
he Parco at Hungerford. North OF Thar
;omindah be was caught by very heavy
aims, and the level country thereabouts
vas so flooded that for u distance OF some
80 miles be had nearly as much wading
nd swimming rs walking. These central |
lateaux are occasionally subject TO ire
Iendous floods, which extend as far as the
re can reach, and, as rule, put CON-
etc stop W locomotion. Even when
q waters have subsidized the country Is
most impossible owing to the depth
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16

DETECTING IN HIMSELF TIE GERMS OF IA
tai DISEASE AND LAUGHING AT DEATH.

DETECTING IN HIMSELF THE GERMS OF A FA-
| tai DISEASE AND LAUGHING AT DEATH.
| A Chicago telegram says: A strange ac-
count is given OF the death OF DR.. Frank
| l.. Rea, assistant demonstration OF anatomy
| i'm the College OF Physicians and Surgeons,
which occurred here on Friday, OF malig-
nant facial carbunce. His death has at
tracted great deal OF attention from medi-
cal men in the city. The history Of his
aillictiOn was related by one Of bis asso-
ciates. On Tuesday, July 31st, he was
sitting in his office when he felt prickling
sensation on the left side Of his upper lip.
He went down stairs to druggist, and
asked him to pluck hair out OF his NOUS
tache over the place Of the pain. The
druggist complied with the request, and,
when he had plucked the hair, Rea looked
at its bulbless end and said: "Mr. Jacob
son, that is the last OF me it is facial car
bunce. viii lock up my Office, bid you
goodbye, and 90 home to die. Carbuncle
started on my lip. l know what it
means"
The same words were afterward entered
in his diary at home, and directly under
them the writer added "No pOSt-mOrtem,
il you please" Then followed reference
W iut DtE'S VI ~ StiiiiiiU h'NtNei wa NJ
in which the remarkable fatality OF the dis
ease is spoken Of. The Doctor had got his
intimate acquaintance OF the disease by
treating the case OF fellow-student, Mr..
Eagle, which ended fatally at the hospital
year ago.
After making the entry he persisted in
talking Of his approaching death, and
made all his plans. Everything was done
TO distrac. his attention. but without avail.
The sore was opened and cauterized. A
week ago last Friday another pmpIe ap-
peared about the same time on the other
side of his lip. A day or two afterward it
was opened and cauterized. The disease
remained Indifferent for day or two.
The Doctors temperature then arose TO 13l
and his pulse TO 40. lie went to bed on
Monday, and was in a comatose condition
from that time until he died, five days
later. Death was due to the facial veins
absorbing the poison of the sore and carry
ing it to the brain, where it formed fun
goUs growth that put him to sleep. and, by
the sympathy OF the nerves, caused his
features to swell beyond recognition, the
eyes being pried almost out OF the sockets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16

The following extract from letter writ
ten by the Rev. A. Harris, rabbi OF the
Elcvcuth-streets synagogue, Beth Ahaba,"
who Is at present travelling In England, to
one Of our young citizens, gives brief
but interesting description Of Buxton. the
".Euglish Saratoga:
BrxroS, Augu st 3, 1883.
Since have been In Buxton. the English
Saratoga, / have often thought Of you.
How Immensely would you enjoy the
grand vocal and instrumental concerts.
This place Is really and truly Paradise.
The scenery Is a. grand as any one can
possibly conceive. switzerland cannot
surpsss it. The city lies 1900 feet above
the sea-level, with grand, picturesque
mountains on all sides. There is garden
here half the size Of Richmond, most beau
tifully and elaborataly laid out, with all
kinds oi flowers river, with
boats, in the centre, lofty mountains
forming the background. Then there
are concerts OF high order every
day or two, each two hours, besides
piano or organ recitals by master hand.
The wealthicst come here-indeed, the real
aristocracy--and well they may. l cannot
conceive place where more true, rational
enjoyment is to be had. Many people
spend their whole time in the gardens.
have not known a moments uncomfortable
weather since / left New York. Most OF
the time have to wear an overcoat and
winter flannel. The ladies wear sealskin
jackets. You can see plenty Of them every
day. The mineral waters have done me
much good. They are excellent for dys-
pepsia and inactive liver. The first time
you visit Europe shall most strongly urge
you 10 visit Buxton. i am going
10 London for few days. and shall leave
England for home August the 22d by the
Spain-ihe same vessel IN which / sailed
and in the early days Of September hope
10 meet you all in health and strength.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-16
CT OOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE

am u locomotive engineer, and have been for
twenty years, and am now running on the Maine
Central railroad. Life on an engine, as all engi-
neers know, Is very trying to health and strength
The continual lar OF the engine and strain on our
long trips all tend to weaken the kidneys and uri-
nary organs. In addition 10 this, ten years ago ]
met with severe accident, and was taken from
under my engine with severe internal injuries
which gave me great pain. was laid up for six
months, and suffered more than can describc'and
more than wish to suffer again. resumed work,
but nv kidneys began TO disturb me, and my ner-
vous system seemed 10 be out of order. could
not sleep, as my water demanded such constant
attention that was kept awake great part Of the
night to urinste caused severe pains employed
the best medical skill in Portland and elsewhere,
but continues TO grow worse.
Twas persuaded TO try Hunts Remedy, as found
that many of my friends in Portland had used 1t
with great success yet had no faith that itwould
reach my case. However, l sent for half-dozen
bottles AT one of the drugstores In Portland, and
from the use Of the first bottle found great relief
My water was much better, and the pain in the
back and limbs greatly relieved. continued its
use until had used len bottles In all, and 1t has
been 10 me wonderful blessing, and have deem
ed it duty and privilege 10 recommend IL 10
those troubled in similar manner; and you may
publish this for the benefit of our ralroad-men
and the public IN general, rs 1t has completely
cured me. GEORGE W. BRADLEY.
Engineer Maine Central railroad.