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Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

THE Worlds Cotton and Industrial Fair
ofNew Orleans is now fairly on its feet. The
appropriation made it by Congress together
with that obtained from other sources is
sufficient to erect the buildings and inaug-
urate its beginning. The receipts are ex-
Exposition a financial success, as it will un-
dOubtedly be Il success in its exhibits.
William Dean is the Commissioner of the
the Fair for this State and says round
trip ticket from Wilmington will only cost
Sl2.l2 which is at the rate of one cent a
mile both going and coming. What fine
chance to visit new Orleans this Winter.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

THE Presbyterian General Assembly, at
Saratoga, adopted report on Sabbath OBJ
servanee in which, among other things,
Sunday newspapers, Sunday travel and
taking mail matter from the post office on
that day were disapprOved Of
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

Mrs. CAROLINE SPAULDING BURDETTE,
the wife of r. j. Burdette the well-known
humorist, died at her husbands residence
ut Ardmore, Monday, of consumption.
She has long been II helpless invalid.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
Reduced Rates to Chicaro.

For the accommodation Of persons desiring to
attend the political conventions Of the two pur-
ties, TO be held in Chicago in June and July the
Pennsylvania Railroad has fixed the round-trip
rate at figure equal to an unlimited fare in one
direction. The Republican Convention is to be
held June 3rd, and the Democratic, July Sth.
Tickets to Chicago and return will be on sale at
the offices and stations of the company from May
29th to June 2nd inclusive for the Republican,
and from July 3rd to Sth for the Democratic Con-
ventiOn. The rate for the round trip from Phila-
delphia to Chicago is $3.50. Full information as
to details may be obtained at the Offices and
stations of the company.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

IT seems that the Hewitt letter in reply
to Oliver turns out to be forgery. Won
der if this letter suggested in any degree to
Mr.. Hewitt the Mercy letter?
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
New Advertise1nents.

The attention Of our readers is called to the fol-
lowing new advertisements:
5000 Chestnut Post and Rails for sale-Isaac
Slaughter.
H. II. Huntington.
Crown Oil StOye-J. G. BrntOn.
Strawberry Crates for sale-Wm. Daniel, MD.
Walter A. Woods Harvesting Machines--w. G.
Fairbanks.
Buckeye SelfBinder-B. b. Allen.
Break in ClOthing-B Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

MOsr of the savings banks in New York
city will close the month, it is believed,
with an increase Of deposits over withdraw
aIs, notwithstanding the runs.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

THE sad accident which beiel the five
year-old son Of Samuel J. Thompson, of
Laurel last week, that of accidentally
shooting himself, and the circumstances at
tending it should be warning to parents
to exercise especial care with regard to fire
arms. 1t this case revolver was kept in a
bureau drawer in the bed chamber, and the
little fellow stole up stairs on an exploring
expedition and in his innocency took out
the revolver and somehow discharged it.
The ball entered his breast and passed clear
through his body, being found in his cloth
ing. He only lived few hours These
accidents are too common and may be
largely charged to carelessness on the part
of parents.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
MARRIAGES.

BOYER-TAYLOR.-Ma 2Sth. at the residence Of
the brides father Geo W. Taylor, by Rev. J. T.
UmSted, Henry D. Boyer and Miss Evolyn Tsy
lOr, both of smyrna Del.
Observation-Disclosures the residence
of the brides parents this town, May DIST, by
Rev. VIM. X. McFarlane, Joseph Stephenson
and Laura, youngest daughter of James and
Sarah A. NanWinkle.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
Wedding Bells at the Light
House.

House.
On Thursday last for the first time in half CEN
tury the nuptial rites were celebrated at the light
house at the mouth of Smyrna creek. The parties
to this act being Miss Annie p, daughter of Jos.
B. Benson, and Charles E. Osborn, of Philadel-
phia The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.
&. Rakstraw of that city After receiving the
warm congratulations of the numerous relatives
and friends present the newly made bride and
groom took the afternoon train tor Philadelphia
where at their new home they were given a
grand reception. The bride was the recipient of
very many valuable presents embracing articles
of immediate utility as well as those of ornament
and decoration The wedding was spoken of as
a most happy occasion, and the novelty Of the
affair must have delighted even the thick old
walls of the light house. The TIMES is indebted
to the bride for kindly and most bOuntful re-
membrance in the shape of wedding cake in some
half dozen varieties and whistles her and heI
husband a long and happy sojourn together.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

THE Methodist General Conference has
passed resolution recommending the
establishment of evangelizing agencies
among the Roman Catholics in this coun-
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
DEATHS.

BECK--ln this town, May 2ith, Helen NJ
daughter of Charles A. and Kate Beck, aged
year, > months and days.
KEEN.-In Chester, Pa, May 23rd, Capt. Thomas
Keen aged 20 years
REGISTER-In Philadelphia May 10th, 1884,
Wilhemina b., wife OF Dr. John L. Register, of
Dover
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

PROFESSOR SUMNER says real panics are
brought on by bad debts. The late un-
pleasantness grew mainly out of bad invest
ments
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

SECRETARY FoLGER has issued the one
hundred and twenty-eighth call for the re-
demption of bonds, SlO,OOOOOO of 3 per
cenfs.. mntnring .Inne 30th
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

THE memorial statue of Martin Luther,
in front of the Memorial Lutheran Church,
ut the junction of Massachusetts and Yer
mont Avenues, in Washington, d. G, was
unveiled with appropriate ceremony on
Wednesday last. The figure is of bronze,
Of colossal proportions and represents the
religious reformer as he stood at the Diet of
Worms declaring his unalterable cOnvic-
tions. Justice Miller, Of the L. S Supreme
Court, was the presiding officer and Sena-
tor Conger, of Michigan, made the opening
address and Rev Dr. Morris, of Ballti-
more, the Grafton eulogistic of Luther's life
and work This adds another statue to the
many already adorning this beautiful city.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

THE public schools of Cecil county, Md,
have closed till the first Monday in Septem-
Der. 1t strikes us that this is rather early.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28

LONDON is threatened with a smallpox
epidemic.
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
NOTICE.

In obedience to an Act Taxing Manufacturers.
1 and for other purposes, notice Is hereby given
that the time to take ont LICENSE is the first day
Of June next at the Office Of the Clerk of the
Peace in Dover.
may 14-4w G. J. HALL. Clerk
Smyrna times., 1884-05-28
FOR SALE.

A good twO-story Frame Dwelling R-yA
with buildings attached, good smoke fEETtIIf
house, a very large garden good well of ITIlfn
water building lot adjoining the prem
ises Known as the property of Daniel b. FAIRIES,
situated on Methodist Street Smyrna, Del.
For particulars, address
CHARLES FRAZIER.
may 2l-tf Red Lion, New Castle Co, Del.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
Scooped EN-.

Yesterday the South Ends, base ball
club of this city, composed of boys not over
Is years OF age, went TO Green Ridge and
played game with the first nine of that
burg. This nine are all great big, stout
80. any one of whom could swallow all of
the Soi.h Ends, and then complain oil
being hungry. But they can't play bali
like the Sedalis "kids," and the result OF
the game was a score Of 81 to Is, in favor
Sedalia.
There was an immense crowd to witness
the game, as it was played on the open
prairie and no sdmitance was charged.
Frank Kennedy csptained and caught for
the South Ends, and he did good work.
Van Dyne, Conrad and Baldwin, each
made three Dagger. The boys felt proud
of their victory. see Mexico Bill and
Postlewaite's band, Sedalia Fair, Sept. q
to q.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
Deserted His Family.

About nine weeks ago a man named
Stewart Stanton arrived in Sedalia from
Benton county with his wife and went to
work at the water works. On Sunday
September 9TH, be announced to his wife
and friends that he wss going TO desert his
family, which he carried into effec; and
left. LIST Friday he returned TO this city
with a couple of blankets nd gun. He
did not go and see his family hut an
nounced to his friends that he Intended
leaving agsIn. never to return. Siace this
he has been non est.
Mrs Stanford, who IS reported to be a
very worthy woman, is in destitute circnm-
stances. and resides on the corner OF Nor
gan and Ossge streets.
Stanford must be very unfeeling speci-
men Of the conint species 10 thus wiillully
abandon helpless wife and Two children
10 the cold Charities of the world. Ny
the creature not sleep At night and may his
ears turn into rulaba gas, unless he acJs the
part OF man and helps his family to the
necessities Of life. See Mexico Bill and
Postlewaite's band at Sedslia Fair Sept.
23d to 9th.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
FI2zLED OUT.
The Blaine anc Logan Ratification
Meeting Failed to Meterial-
izs Last Night

For several DAYS In. ~ has been 4 double
leadec notice in the evening organ Of the
republican party In this CITY, announcing
grant republican rattle ION meeting,
with sorg-, music and speeches, 10 take
Eiacs RI the court hous last night" \
BAzOo reporter. with MS Cleveland
bat, VS. early al the appointed
Place 70 ak in the gram ratification.
sEd take down the burning words As thsy
might ISL from lirrs eloquent and vol
uble. But, alas, and aIack The fauhfu!
FAMED to show up, and the court room re-
msinei undisturbed by light OF life. 1t
looked like a banquet nall deserted, and
the reporter felt as lonely as a grain
of good wheJt IN bushel
OF rodent droPpings. The 6zzle was pain.
full exhibition OF the want OF enthusiasm or
even cold blooded interest on the part of
the lights and shadows of the party, which
is to pulyeriza bourbon democracy, a. we'll
as the effete influence OF The organ" II
make its a6herents toe the mark. Rally
round the a *, boys" and then go out and
weep. See Mexico Bill and PostlAwaite's
band at Sedalia Fair, Sept % 70 81
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
DIDN'T KNOW THEM.
Mrs. Kennedy Attempts To Have
Some One AIRES, ed She
Does Not Know.

From present indications il seems that a
6rst-cl ass newspa Der item is getting ripe on
East Main street A room over lbig &
Calls gruce,y sore Is occupied by Mrs.
Kennedy, who, i, is said, might De little
"strsighter goods" than she is, although
she never has, rs yet, figured in police cir
cieS.
Friday morning the woman appeared
before Justice Hslstead AMI stated thai she
wanted to have two young men arrested,
but as me did not know their names the
writ could not be issued. She is not liable
10 find out their names either.
The troubl. as BAzoo reporter heard
il, is IS follows: Thursday morning, be-
tween the hours of three and four o'clock
two young men made toeir appearance at
her door and knocked for Ambulance She
asked who was there, and upon receiving
an answer told them they could not come
in, and that they had better go
to the room from which they came.
This they did not seem disposed to
do and one of them turned the door knob.
The door was not locked and they walked
right into the room.
The woman tried TO drive them out but
failed, after which she let into them and
gave them a sound cursing. They then
went down stairs and were followed all the
way by the "terrier" who
kept up a continual bowling OF
sire, police, murder" until the
sidewalk was reached, when the young
men made themselves conspicuous BY their
absence.
1t is good thing for the woman that she
did not know their names and could moi
have them arrested, for If she had she
might have been asked questions which she
would not like to have answered, as the
young men informed BAzooITE that they
would see the thing through
Frequent complaints have been made
about this house and particularly this
woman, bat the BAzoo has refrained from
publishing them, thinking that some one
would file an information against her and
that she would be given thorough venti-
lation in the police court. 1t seems, how
ever, that no one is willing to do this
hence the BAzoo does its duty to the pub
lie. More developments may be expected
See Mexico Bill and Postlewsite's band al
Sedalia fair, September 23Td to 9th.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
POLICE PPUNIWGS.
Seven Cases Disposed Of by Re
Recorder Rauck Yesterday
MOrLiug

There was not as much fun IN the police
court Yesterday mOr0ing as expected. Fol-
loving were the proceedings:
Lee Grant was arrligned on the charge
OF disturbing the peace He pleaded not
guilty but was found guilty and fined IS,
which he paid.
J. ]. Clair, for disturbing the peace, had
his case continued until Monday morning
at 9 o'clock.
Tom Maloney got on 'high-lonesomeD
and was tapped s.. He didn'; have the
necessary funds and was locked up
Hy Lse was arraigned on the charge of
trespassiug bu; WIS dismissed.
II. &. Corkerv was taken In for intoxica-
ton and fined s.. He liqu;dated and went
his way rejoicing.
Emil BiertnrmpfOl was taken off the
"blind end" OF b,g- age car and assessed
% for trespassing The judge gave HIM a
stay OF execution 80 leave town and ne left
j. j. Clair was i,r ught up 10 ans wer the
charge of misdeme nor by obstructing the
street. He plead j not guilty, but the
| judge found him gullty and fined him SIS
/ As usual he wanted To take an appeal. but
the judge wouldn'J nave it, and he will be
compelled 10 pay hi fine. His plea was
that one of the aldermen had told him TO
leave his sidewalk here II was. AID that
the petition giving twenty Ct - r .r,rrtv
hG.tiers would pass The citv attorney no
rihed him to mo=r Il, gu, ne did no; Gun
ply, hence tie fine. See Mexico Bill and
PosIlewait's band at Sedaiia Fair Sept.
23d 10 9th
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
THEY MEET.
An Encounter Between the Mucn
Abused East Seoslia Hus-
band and his Wife

There were some decided develop menis
last night in the case which appeared II
the BAZoo Yesterday morning, In regard t.
the woman who refused TO get her hus-
bands supper. Ii seems that she has no,
been home since she had the rumpus with
her husband, and he has been taking care
of the little ones himself.
Last night the much abused husband
met his wife, in company with
prominent druggist. walking
along Main street. He asked
her to go home with him, bu; she refused;
and began abusing hun. He became en-.
ranged and, it is said, struck her
Friends interfered, and the gentleman
was led away from the scene OF action. The
wife then resumed her journey. Where
she went the reporter WAS unsbl- to l-arn.
If the husband had given his wife's par
amour a severe lhrsshiug, the public would
have said ne did perfectly right, but hs
ought no; 20 have StrGck the woman, al
though she ri hiy deserved it for the
heqrtless manner IN which she tres,ed the
man she vowed - love.
the one who was with her Is doubtless
the whole cause 81 the trouble and sboniG
be made u gay the penalty. Il he goes
out with her again he may expect to hrd
his name IN the BAzyo, and 1t vii appear
in such manner that be viii not be de.
lighted with IL
The family have lived in the
neighbg rhooi Of where the trouble oc-
Cured Friday night but short time, bu!
the other residents of tbs. part Of town
say the woman has kept lie: husband in
hot wster sill the time, refusing 10 get he
mesis and making him miserable
whenever he CHANGED to be ct home.
They say the husband is always pleassn;
when at home and never crosses his wife in
anything, but still she is not satisfied
She ought TO be ashamed of herself. A
woman who had as nice a husband as hers
was ought 10 be proud Of him instead Of
making his life a burden. See Mexico Bill
and POstlewaite's band, at Sedaia Fair.
September % to q.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16

If the electric light don't give Richard
awsy?
How the barn caught FIRE yesterday
evening?
How the boys keep the mosquitoes off
of WHIP
When the FIRE engine will be supplied
with coal?
Why the kid" left the figures out
Friday night?
Who has the contract for numbering
the house. in the city?
If = certain young lady will try riding
| a horse again very soon?
- How VIII eujoyed his walk home, and
/ ( he wants 10 try II over?
The name OF The young man who Wius
Il Ruhv il B.aine j. elected?
Why Charley wouldn't IL his girl see
the leiter on his sleeve buttons?
ii Philip really takes coal oil inter
nalIy 10 keep OF The m"squitoes?
How Frank liked the bouquet, end
why he wouldn't wear j, OF the street?
If the authorities will COMPEL j. j.
Clair TO move his fence out of the str ct
Why certain young Isdy wishes her
fellow would forget old time aequsint-
ances?
If certain yOupg lady will grieve
herself to death if her /, How does not come
pretty quick
The name Of the Eas: Third street
merchant who sleeps in place of attending
TO business?
What the farmer would have done ii
he had caugh, the boys going through his
hedge fence?
The name Of the lady who is gone on
the heavenly blue eyes" she saw al
Stacks drug Store?
The ~ame OF rhe lady Joha was hsv
ing 50 Inu:h i'm with Friday night, and
how he tJj4yed il?
Ii certain vould-he dude who hang
out az Fast Mann street heels sore over Ihe
s.useiu. ~ a"t It a d,uCe Friday nigh,
See MexicJ H. Il and p IL Tai's', band al
>edGlia Far, September % 20 -.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
Adams Arrested.

The BAzoo has pretty well ventilated
the escapade of one Frank Adams, who is
charged with the serious offence of having
betrayed the love and trust OF Miss Laura
Baker, young lady living near Otterville.
Adams skipped away from the neighbor-
hood when he found his rsscality was
about to place him in the clutches of the
law, and for time his whereabouts wac
unknown. He was, however, located at
Warsaw, and his arrest soon followed.
He is now in Jail at that point. Lewis
Williams, deputy sheriff of Cooper
county, arrived in this city, yesterday, on
his way to Warsaw to secure Adams, but
AS he missed connecting with the train he
had to return home. he will make the
trip tomorrow.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
Police Slate.

There had been three arrests made up to
II o'clock last night, as follows:
John Keath, for drunkenness. John was
found at the depot trying to borrow hat,
be having lost his own on the train.
Adam Funck, for plain, unvarnished
drunk.
John Carter for shooting craps" the
colored mans favorite mode of gambling.
There is a den of these fellows which
should be broken up. See Mexico Bill and
Postlewaite's band at Sedalis Fair Sept.
23d TO 9th.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
How So 2

Immediately after Lee Grant was reless-
ed in the police court yesterday morning
he was taken before Justice Rife to answer
the charge of assault and battery. The
prosecuting attorney dismissed the case
and then turned right around and arrested
him on the same charge and bound him
over to the criminal court in the sum of
800. Jus; how it was done the BAZoo
does not know, but it seems rather strange
for a man to dismiss case aud then have
the defendant arrested on the same charge.
There have been several cases before the
worthy prosecuting attorney which he
could have made good deal more out OF
than this one if he had taken the pains to
do so. The prize fight for instance, or the
case OF stealing the vslise from the cattle
man. See Mexico Bill and Postlewaite's
band at Sedalia Fair, Sept. % to q.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
What He Lost.

The BAzoo of Tuesday last, gave an sc.
count of burglary which was perpetrated
at the residence of Mr.. Ed. Hurley. but did
not state what was taken. as no informs.
ton to that effect was then obtainable
Last night Mr.. Hurley stated to a reporter
of this paper that the burglar got away
with a gold watch, with Mr.. Hurley.
name engraved on the outside of the case
and rolled plate chain, watch and chain
being valued at Sl25. The watch is an
English hunting case, American movement
There was also taken one gold bresst-pin
e pair of CATERS, No. z, fourteen dollars in
money, a pocket knife and some Other
small articles. Mr.. Hurley offers a reward
of $50 tor the return of the property, or
any information leading to their recovery
See Mexico Bill and Postlewaite's band al
Sedalia fair, Sept. % to q.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-16
DOWN ON TRAMPS.
Why the Don. Has Become Dis
gusted at the Nomads Who
Roam the Country
Over.

Three Missouri Pacific conductors stood
talking in front of restaurant yesterday.
and one of them remarked:
CPL tell you what I'd like to see, and
that is all the professional tramps in tbs
country tied down TO the rails right In
front of the cannon ball"
whats the matter with you and the
tramps now ?" asked brother ticket taker.
"Matter enough. The other day pass
enger pulled the bell rope aud stopped :hs
train. He said he hal sen the body o; a
man by the side of the trscI. We pulled back
a ways, and, sure enough, IN the di;ch lay
a tramp. He seemed to be dead We ex-
amiDed him, but he showed no sigIs
of life. Then We carried him H.
the baggage car and fixed up bed for
him. Pretty soon he opened his eyes and
gasped: Fell-off-train. Badly-hurt.'
There was doctor on the train, and be
said the fellow was injured internally,
probably fatally. He prescribed stimu
lants. So we skirmished around and got
bottle or two Of whisky. He drank it like
water, all the time rolling his eyes and
grooming. He emptied that bottle and
asked for more. The kind hearted bag
gagemsn brought quart flask out of his
chest and told us to give him some of that
When We pulled into Jefferson City he
was sleeping, and was afraid dying. The
bsggsgeman went to lunch, and / to tele-
phone for the police. When we came
back our patient had recovered and disap-
peared. The quart bottle of whisky, 8
good suit of clothes and a nickel plated
seven shooter had gone with him. Cuss 8
sneaking tramp, anyway" See Mexico
Bill and Pos,lewaite's Band, at Sedslis
Fair, Sept. % to q.