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Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

The remains of Prof Samuel d. Gross
the eminent surgeon of Philadelphia we're,
after an autopsy had been made, cremated
at the famous lie Moyne CrematOry at
Washington, Pa. This was done in COM
pliance with his written will The fact
that's eminent escientist as Professor Gross
should in his legally executed will provide
for this disposition of his body will doubt
less give character and additional impulse
to this methsd Of dealing with the dead.
Very recently, however, the British Gov
ernmen has refused permission to estab-
lish a erematory as substitute for burial
An exchange has the following on this sub
ject:
!" The sound arguments against crema-
tion are two. The first is, that it furnishes
especial facilities for destroying inculpa-
tory evidence, in the case Of persons who
have died by poisoning. 1t often happens
that no suspicion Of poisoning arises until
the victim has been buried. If cremation
had taken place, the charge could not be
investigated, and this would be unjust to
the innocent, as well as useful to the gull
ty. The other argument is from the uncer-
tainty that the process of combustion
really destroys all those vital germs, which
might be the means Of spreading infection.
The experiments of Mr. Bastian in the
matter Of spontaneous generation, satisfied
Professor Tyndall that n very high degree
OF heat might be applied, without DESTROY
ing al the germs Of vitality. 1t is true that
IN the crematOries, besides the heat to
which the body is exposed in the retort an
open ire is maintained in the chimney
shaft, and that all the products of combus-
tion are passed through it. But even this
precaution does rot give the security that
Is needed. After all is said. earth remains
the best and safest disinfectant known to
vs.. There is not an atom of evidence tn at
disease has been prOpagated from any body
which has been rightly inferred, although
the old grave-yards Of Europe have been
builtup with the corpses Of persons who
died Of the black death, the plague, and
other highly malignant diseases.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

The Republican State Committee, elect
ed at the Convention held on the 18th ult,
met in Dover, at the Hotel Richardson, on
Thursday last, and organized by electing
Jas. Pennewill, Esq, Chairman, and w.
T. Smithers, Esq, Secretary. All the
members but two, H. F. Pickles, Of New
Castle and DR.. A. NJ. Day, Of Kent county,
were present. This committee has started
out on a very different basis from that fol-
lowed by the one which they have succeed
ed. They propose not to interfere in the
matter Of the Federal appointments with
the local sentiment respecting them, and in
all matters coming under their notice they
propose to act on the majority principle,
and in no case to allow the authority or in
huence Of the committee, as a committee,
to be given or used except with the con-
sent of a majority of its members. What
ever else may be said in favor of this new
move or plan, the fact that it does not
smack of bOssism" will gain for it the
respect and hearty support Of the Republi-
cans of the State, and with this confidence
in the State Committee, good campaign
may be reasonably expected
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

THE House seems to have considered the
New Orleans Cotton Exposition one Of de-
cided merit, as by a very liberal vote It has
passed bin leaning a million dollars to
its management The South produces
two-thirds Of all the cotton used in she
world. Her Development in this and other
industries since the war has been rapid and
substantial but as yet she has only made
a beginning. The Exposition will direct
the attention Of the world to her industries.
and must operate to her great advantage as
we'll as to that of the entire country, by
turning Northern capital into her boarders
for profitable investment and by further
developing her vast resources, calling into
life new industries and giving additional
impetus to those already existing The
loan just made by Congress is manifestly
proper, as in loaning to the Sorth she loans
to the Nation.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
Smyrna and Vicinity.
CHERRIES will soon be ripe.

Smyrna and Vicinity.
CHERRIES will soon be ripe.
DON'T snore with your windows up.
STRAWBERRIES are coming, get your
cream ready.
On the fourth page will be found a
column Of State items.
WE certainly have a building boom,
even the birds are at it.
MEASLES are prevalent among the
school children Of the town.
B.V. WELDON is now ready TO re-
ceive the taxes Of Duck Creek hun
dred.
THE latest style of cane is a bamboo
with head ofsilver, carved wood, horn
or bone.
COURT adjourned at Dover on Thurs
day last. Il is now in session at Will
mington.
STRAWBERRY shipments from the
lower Peninsula are expected to begin
in q day or two.
THE IA. f. Sunday School propose
placing new song book in the school
in week or two.
REys. s. Il. GRAcEY and III. 8
Thompson will occupy the III. T.. pull
pit on Sunday next.
THE conductors on the Delaware
railroad have donned the pennzv's .
regulation white cap for the Summer.
DIR. 4. G. MOORE, homnopathist has
opened his Office opposite the SMYRNA
House. See advertisement I'D another
column.
CARDS ara out for the wedding O,
Joseph Stephenson and Miss Laura
yanWinkle, which is TO occur on the
2lst inst
w. " NELSON is having an IA put
on the front Of bis residence on Meth
oqist street. This win be decided
improvement 70 bis property
LEy1cK HRoNs, whose failure We
reported last week, says that his credi.
tors Will All be paid in full. He has
effected az arrangement to that end.
InE Diamond State Pi0klipg Com.
papY have disposed Of nearly an theii
stock put up asi year, and will soon
begin fhe campaign forRDother season.
ORANGES aud lemons ave selling
along Market street. phlladclphia. ai
l11 cents for the former and 3 cents
ior the latter Were they ever before
sold SO cheap
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
Personal

RoOt. u. Hoitecker, the editor of the
LINES, has, during the past week.
maze the hrst apparent improvement
IN his health. He hopes to be able to
get down stairs by the first of next
week, and to his sanctum as soon
thereafter as possible.
theodore Z. Haughey and wife. of
indianapolis, Indiana, spent Sunday in
town visiting friends. Mr.. H. is a
delegate to the General Conference.
While here he paid the TIMES a friend.
~ visit. He is Ben Harrison man
put IS also a staunch friend of Mr.
Blaine. Mr.. II. is one of the TIMES
warmest friends and first patrons. he
began with the first issue and has been
patron ever since. We were GER
tainly glad to see him.
Editor Hinsnn, of the Milford Ne,rs
and AdUertiser, made the TINES a
fraGernal call on Monday last.
Thomas +. Hammersley, of Milford.
IS the guest of o. B. VOsheH.
MIS-; W. Ii. Baggs is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Peter 5. Collins is payinga short visit
to his daughter Mrs. DR.. Wilson of
Leesburg, n. J.
Mrs: Rev. J. B. Quigg has been
spending several days in Philadelphia.
Mrs. DR.. Caldwell and daughter
leaVe tomorrow for an extended visit
to friends in Maryland.
Mrs. Francis Hyatt, Of Wilmington
IS visiting relatives here.
Dr. X. 5. w. Hirons was in Wash
ington last week in attendance uDon
the meeting of the American Medical
Association.
Miss NJ. Grace Quigg is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Harry K. Smith, Of New Castle. is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith, of this town.
,. L. kaha, of Philadelphia, is spend-
ing a few days in town.
Miss Addie Long. of Warwick Nd
IS the guest of Miss Fannie Fvans of
this town.
Miss Julia Wright is spending a few
weeks with friends in Philadelphia.
George Melville, of Philadelpeia. is
visiting friends in this town.
Miss Hennie Neville, of Sudlersville.
Md, Is the guest of Mrs. w. G. Pierce
Mrs. VIM. LouderbOugh, of Dover.
was here on Sunday i'm attendance
uEon the funeral Of Adams Mahood.
Ms. Jones, of Baltimore. Md is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. b. Allen.
Mrs. DR.. Green, Of Church Hill. Ma.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM. Carr. in
this town.
Miss Anne +. Bewley has gone 70
Fniladelphia to spend a few days.
MISS Emma Fairbanks, of New York,
IS visiting relatives in this town.
Mrs. Thos. Jones, Mrs. A. b. Bennett
and Miss Ida Pepper, of Dover. have
been visiting d. J, Price, of this town
Misses Amy Jones and Nav Martin
dale, Of Dover, spent Sunday with
friends in this town. "'H
Mrs. Peter r. Burton, of Angola
and Mrs. Daniel Burton, of MiIlsborl
ough, Sussex county, are visiting Mrs
Edgar r. sipple, Of this town.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

Da. SMITH, the State Geologist of Ala
bama, has made test at the University
Laboratory, and developed the fact that
immense rich phosphate beds exist in that
State. This discovery viii doubtless be Of
immense value to the agricultural inter-
ests Of the State, and may tend to cheaper
phosphate supplies, even in our own mar
kets.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

BILLS have been introduced in both the
Senate and House and passed in the for
mer without opposition, placing General
Grant on the retired list with rank and full
pay Of general Of the army. This win be
bat a smallreeognition on the part Of the
Nation Of the man whose courage and
genius saved the Union. Let the House
now endorse the Senate's bill and place the
brilliant chieftain beside those whom he
commanded in the dark days of the war
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

THE Woman's Silk Culture Society has
made two beautiful flags entirely from
American silk, which are to be presented
toihe Senate and House of Representatives.
They are handsomely trimmed and mount
ed, and are some ten feet in length. They
are at present on exhibition at the Union
League, Philadelnhia.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
New AdvertieeIoants

The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements
Clothing-JOhn f. Phillips
Business Locals-Wm. A. Devnisb
Clothing-Wanamaker & Brown.
Situation Wanted.
Notice for License-C. J. Hall, Clerk.
Bees Wanted-P. Z. Reiman.
Physician and Surgeon-Thomas C.
Moore, NJ. ID.
Commission Merchandise Z. Philleo
& Co.
Evaporators-W. r. Phillips.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

WM. H. MONEY, of near Green
Spring, had a horse badly injured
Monday morning last by getting one Of
his forelegs over abarbed wire fence
along his pasture field. There was a
horse in the adjoining field, and, while
in a frOlicsOme mood Mr.. Moneys horse
reared and in coming down got his,
foreleg over the third wire, between
the hook and hoof, and, being unable
to unlOOse it, drew it back and forth
over about 10 feet of the fence, until
one of his neighbOrs, Mr.. Vanpelt,
seeing his danger came to his relief.
1t was thought the horse would bleed
to death, having nearly severed the
main artery, but Dr. Boyd, of this town,
was Immediately called and succeeded
IN stopping the hemOrrhage. The foot
is cut about half of, but the horse
seems to be doing well. 1t is $3.50
animal. Mr.. M. is going to take up this
wire fence and says he would not have
another one on his farm.
A Mr.. APPLEGATE has patented a
system of electric calls and burglar
alarms on a somewhat different princi-
pie from any other in vogue. The
basis of the system consists of an invisi-
bic electric mating placed under the
carpet or other floor covering, and
which, when trod upon or touched by
the foot, sounds instantly an alarm or
signal in any desired portion of the
building or outside the same, at any
distance, near or remote. Properly
adjusted throughout a building no
burglar or sneak thief can enter with
out starting an alarm that will not
stop until the aroused inmates stop it.
The windows and doors, it is claimed,
may be left open for ventilation, and
yet the same result be obtained. With
such system in operation compare
tive protection from burglars, SC, is
had. VIM. B. Megear is the agent for
this community and will gladly explain
the practical workings of the system.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

+ DURINea storm in Ohio last week. hail
Is reported to have fallen to depth Of
ten to fourteen inches. doing great damage
TO cattle and fruit. In New Hampshire
violent thunder storms occurred, several
people being killed BY lightning and much
property destroyed. North Carolina also
suffered from heavy thunder and rain
storms. We, as q section, seem to be COM
paratively exempt from these violent dem
onstrations Of Natures forces, and we'll it
is 50, fora cyclone or hailstorm such az are
common in the West would do inealcula-
bic damage to eur peach orchards espee-
ially.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

NEW AFRICAN FLAe.-The Sag of the
International African Association, which
we have just recognized as that Of friend
" government, is blue, with golden star
IN the centre Stanley pool on the Congo,
which Mr. Stanley in his partial survey es-
timated as covering 55 square miles. has
been eireumnavigated by Rev. T. J.
AcComber, and found to have an area Of
over $50 square miles But McCombers
party did not dare leave their boat finding
the natives along the shore hostile. STAN
ley's men do not meet with hostility nova
days. The natives know he means peace.
and a market.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

New applications of the electric light
are being constantly made. It is now pro-
posed to Introduce it into railroad cars as a
substitute for oil or gas, In England the
London, Brighton s. South Coast road have
been using it it in their Pullman cars for
some time. There is no reason why the
improvement in lighting our cars should
not Keep pace with the other changes for
the better that are constantly occurring.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

: JUDAH P. BENJAMIN, the distinguished
lawyer and advocate, died at his apart
meats in Paris last week Mr.. Benjamin
was first the Secretary Of War and afser-
wards Seeretury Of State Of the Confeder-
ate Government He was decidedly the
most brilliant member Of JEFF. Davis cabi-
net. AT the close Of the war he escaped to
England, where he distinguished himself
as lawyer and advocate, and amassed a
large fortune.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

The Centreville Observer has enlarged
70 nine column paper It now claims to
be the largest county paper in Maryland.
The Observer is an enterprising sheet and
has large advertising patronage. We
are glad to note the prosperity of our Co
temporary and wish for it a continued sue
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
Mysterious KnOclrinrs.n y
ny THE nARD on r0wER nALL.


Mysterious sknOckings,-some facts 1 win nsptiop
And hope that no skeptic the matter viii scouf.
soch tnsngs are occurring, in manner TOO stub
To leave room for even the ohosi Of a donb,
sherih was standing, writ in his fingers
anu AuAlllf pounding away dt n door
But spirits within had secreted the bodies.
response TO MS raps he did vainiy implore
ihere was nothing so strange In his manner Of
The noise Of the raps showed the zeal Of his
The mgsisIy lay in the rogue at the window.
VINO laughed as he he saw the poor sheriff de-
mefshant was bnsy-his books he was n,s,i,,
Ihe cash was deficient, and dark was MS brow
neg Sr,s studied and pondered Il over and over,
- Inc lucre was missing he could not tell how
lie had new salesman, with him was rhe ses-.i
a fellow brought mp In a back country so,rn-
iAS iesllsa IN week that mysterious knocking
mysterious trulYilals called sl.s..iaa8 e,,r,S y
A stranger was walking one night IN The civ
ID. aroane nis was silence-no loafer was nieh-
nqs = ~ his walk be was turning a corner
~ he got mysterious kn0ck ia the eve
Ihe stranger believed In the aianifrsfnfiossr
ana 1houshstheta question he then would pro-
Say how many are thereg' twas ans,re,aa,,
knocking. ~
"A a couple q bni.en" that fen on his nose.
Aile slr9agef lay bleeding. The splriis proceeded
~ rifle his pockeis-it truly was shocfiro
anu ssis ss,io o, 'hem cried when his pocket book
Och hsre g ne charm u nsssisrious l,,oot,oe,
tee sl& iiticians--reNarded for nioaanq-
VINO long e the government crs5 ftave 'boe., ga
AsS ~ etied on hy mysterious knockinqs f
.re. rea,nen lute unexpectedly knocked IN the head
AHou4s many The knockings, in mystery shrord-
That siarlle the skeptc-awakirr his wopd.,
AA@ 4nocking Is plain-that the dealers in cloth.
To O. ll n: a. on bargains, are an knocking nm.
The truth; sSa that their clothing Is bes, and me
hHoets now at the hearts Of The pnrcha.e,.sn
Anq q tnet Is ne best III ingsieriois tserfisos "'
I,sii, ,siiiiS,tefeu VIII lead % me famed Tower
Snst Before Making up Yaur grina
about your Spring and summer ontef os,i...,
ss ,ei sle splendid Clothing we have nrepareS
AthoHgt Of such eie0anf ouaiai,s
4itd utSfoot niolcri1is made IN
pa nc bcN manner aad lllsf
4y'ct oar prices iCiN BE- G1mf
ioHtr ulQn q asked f0r inferior
p Goods cisetcatre.
n.iNN hAfhhAiNED NOT 10 ~ UNDrnao,t. ,..
"a =, ~, -. sENuiNk hAhQAiNa, ANn Tur prrr..
"-'i'i of hxkhH QAnNENr PURCHASED '''N
TIE BOYS DEPAR1ur,T
ial Of splendid Suits. Is on
tie ground loor 0four new
aaiidings Nos. ill and 5ls
MINOR STEEEr. recently
GUIDED % TOWER HALL
Nnefe bargains are plontl
6ARlTEE, MASTER & ALLEN, (
TOWER HALL.
o1s and SEQ MARKET, e...
PHILADELPHIA, pa.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

CHARLEs o. CoNNOR, the eminent lawyer
and leader Of the bar Of this country died
at his residence in Massachusetts, yesterday.
He has long beenin declining health and
his death is not surprise to the country.
lie was 81 years cid.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoET. D. HoFFEcKER. Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
AfS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-O year 500 IN vance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end Of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only AZ the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENT viii be inserted At the rate
ofseven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions eeand-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES Will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

TIE receipts for the ten days during
which Forepaugh show was in Philadel-
phia were $4,000, and Barnum's claimed
to reach 100000, This does not seem to
indicate any suffering from bard times on
the part Of PhiladelpEians.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

CAPT. THOMAS Morals, of Smvrna
Ldanaing, has become a partner of John
STS,oSoney IA the oyster dredging business.
Inc captain has with him crew of
vessel he sails. ''i0
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

JoHN F. SLATER, the philanthropist who
gave $1,000 600 for educational purposes in
the South, is dead.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

ONE hundred and seventeen bodies |
have thus far been recovered from the !
Pocahontas coal mine in Virginia
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

THE General Conference has fixed upon
tomorrow (Thursday), for the election of
Bishops Five viii probably be the num-
Der chosen.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

THE third and last steamer Of the Greely
search expedition sailed from New York
on Saturday last
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

AT sale of jersey cattle in New York
last week, a heifer brought Sill 900.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
MARRIAGES.

"a EWis-e ENNEN NILL.-At the brides homo IN
lover Nay olil, by Rev. u r stonocinher
tnehlan Il Lewis, NJ. D., of Harrington ana
NiSs annie y, caughter Of Caleb s. Pennewin.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

INCLUDING
One Stave Cutter.
Two Bottom Cutters
One Cutoffand Bolting saw combined
One Hoop Beveler.
One Palmer.
One Hoop Bender.
One Top Hoop Saws and Table.
One Middle and Bottom Hoon Sav,
and Table. "a"
One Emery Wheel and Attachments
A lot of Belling, Snafiingan, Pullevs
A lot of and Basket Nails.
From IS to 100 Basket Forms
One Wagon and Harness.
One GrindstOne.
All for sale al "A Bargain. and every
article mentioned in good order.
BE-This is Il good opening and q
Rare Chance for one wanting 10 90 in
the Business.
My reason for offering this AIaebinerv
Is that have connected myself with
IHE DELMARVIA FERTIIIZrNG Cow
PANY, of Smyrna.
A. LEE CUMMINS.
SMYRNA. DEL.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
DEATHS.

~ ! hhi E.-At spruance City May 18th Harry
son Of Leonard aud Mary Guthrie. aged vsSir
and months RI "eNN year
MAlHOOD.-At Ctavtsn Nav -th 81. -,
nooai aged ~ yetrs, months and "a days.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
NOTICE.

ooeuience 20 an Act Taxing Mauufnctnrprs
ana for other purposes notice Is herebv vi,,ar
tna. tne time 90 take out LICENSE is the frst dev
Peace IN Dover ~ 'nN
may ii-iw ~. HALL, Clerk.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14
GBr Smprna Gmcs.
,ya51,/uu. UeI.

wodnosday Afternoon. Nay "A. 1854.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

ONE Of our young bachelors IN
spending the evening with his best
girl, who lives IN the country. re-
Gently stayed too long for the patience
Of his horse. Compelled. at last ~
yield to the inevitable, he babe he oiri
good night, and with mind full Of
pleasant reveries, sought his horse and
buggy, but alas only q small bitofthe
hitching strap remained to indicate
where his steed had once been. Lone-
~ and sorrowful he wended BIS wav
aioot towards home. After he had
gotten well under way he came sud-
denly upon what be had expected "a
find at the post some distance back
his horse and buggy. Some brother In
the courhng business. homeward
bound, took ia the situation at 4 glance.
stopped the straying steed and fastened
nim to 9 fepce post, knowing that
sometime hts 0whaf ' ould be passing
that Wny. This young man on rs
next visit will doubtless take vessels
cable for hitching strap.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-14

The distinguished scholars of I" Mid
die Alley " school, for the month end
ing May 8, are Lille Donovan. 81 ;
Wilson Rees, 96.5; Crawford Stevens,
96i Sallie Rees, 95.S; Charles Burton.
95.6; Patty Kittle, 95.5; Anna Rees,
95.3; David Rees, ,95; William Dono-
van, go Mary Rees, SO. The maxi
mum is 100.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-24

The Democrats ofIennesscc, in con-
vention assembled, rcnOminatcd Gov.
Bate by reclamation and adopted a
sound Democratic platform favoring
IA reduction of the tariff and demand
Ing that mo more revenue be raised
ism is required TO defray the legit-
innate expenses of the government
economically administered" The
convention pledged itself 10 support
the platform of the National Conven-
ton at Chicago on all measures Of re
form. There were only forty-siX
dissenting votes to this last resolu-
ton. There was but one boltcr-John
!. Littleton, editor of the Chatta-
nooga Democrat, who left the con-
vcnlion saying he would do all he
could against the Democratic party
because he did not like the tariff
plank of the platform adopted. lie
was iccrel and Kissed as lie took his
departure. Most of the delegates to
Chicago favor Cleveland for Presi-
dent.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-24

The Indiana Republicans have nom
i .atcd Congressman W. ii. CalkiLs
Of Lpporte county, for Governor, and
Eugene Bundy, of Henry county, fol
Lieutenant Governor. The Pr0hibi.
ton Republicans were severely sat
upon and a resolution submitted by
them was not even read. They ART
very much dissatisfied with the non
nation. The party did not cho' 81
its strongest leaders and the Demo
Gratis are jubilant. The Democrat,
convention will meet in Indiamapoli,
Tomorrow. Mcdonald, Hendricks,
Voorhees,, Holman and other dustin
guished statesmen will attend.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-06-24

We have no desire to handy cpithcts
with the Calhoon Courier. Its editor
has stepped out Of the domains of de-
cency,.outragcd the amenities Of jour
naIism and, in his alleged advocacy
Of Mr. Clay, made statements personal
to the writer which can only BE- char
actcrized as willful lies, uttered with
pcrniciOus intent. AS we do not
knowingly exchange with paper,
whose editors are not gentlemen, W,
have, in order to maintain our self
respect, stricken the Calhoon Couricu
from our exchange list.