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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

PERSONAL Fathers O'Kane and
DeWolf, pastors of st. Mary's church, have
returned from an attendance on diocesan
conference at Harper's Ferry.
A letter to the Warrenton linden says
During the past week at Westminster Chap
ell (Presbyterian), in Fauquier, Rev. DR..
Dnwiddie, of Alexandria, has been hold
ing an interesting religious meeting. Rev.
Calvin Stuart, the Pastor, is now resident
of Marshall He has begun collections to-.
wards the building of mission chapel at
Berlin
Judge S. Bassett French, Of Manchester,
after confinement of several weeks with
malarial fever, is now able to attend public
business again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

HuRr.-Capt. T. D. Williams, the yard
master at the Virginia Midland depot, at
Danvile, while shifting cars on Thursday
evening, was knocked senseless for while
by blow from heavy piece of wood fall
ing on his head from one of the passing cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The following
we're elected officers of the Reform Club
last Monday night: President, H: NJ: Foltz
Vice-Presidents, NJ. R. Norris, c. R. Her
bert. and Charles E. Ward Secretary, J.
B. Penn; Financial Secretary. s. NJ: Arnell;
Treasurer, VIM. H. Smith First Marshal,
D. w. whiting; Second Marshal, c. L.
Aruell; Sergeantat-Arms, 7. J. Simpson
Lib arian, W. II. Lyles, jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

The MARKET this morning, though toll.
erably well supplied, showed falling off
when compared with its aspect this time
last wear. The effects of the prolonged
drought are beginning to be felt, and vege-
tables are advancing almost daily. Forty
cents per pound was charged for butter 10
some instances. The butchers had their
usual supplies of fresh meats, and the fish
displayed were of extra quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
: yOI0RED CAsHMEREs, wide double width

4 IOI0RED CASHMEREs, wide double width,
~ all pure wool in Garnet. Blue Brown and
Green cash price, 81 1ac.; credit price, SOC.
Brocade Black Silk Velvet; cash price, 81 ;
credit price, 81 %.
Cloth for Boy s wear; cash price, 81 1ac.; credit
price, soc.
Colored Silks cssh price, 75c.; credit price, 81.
Cream Table Dama.k, pure linen, fine quality !;
cash price. 50c credit price, 81 hc.
Black Silks; cash price, 81 credit price. 81 25.
Black Cashmere Shawls, pure wool; cash price,
$50; credit price, Sl.75.
Colored Fancy Silks 81 1ac.; Black and Colored
Satns Soc; colored Silk Vevets 1925; Pure
Wool Double Blankets SIS; Colored Cashmeres.
double width all colors CSC.
Ladies Cloth shifting, pure WOOL all colors, 25c.;
sold last fall at 37c.
CATERS, I'll Market Space
sep2O Washington, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
Report Confirmed.

CAIRO, Oct 1.-THE Mudir of Dongola's
agent ut Ambukol and the Governor OF
Merawe, confirm the report Of the murder OF
Col. Stewart by Arabs. Gen. lord Wolse-
ly has ordered the Mudir to proceed to Me-
rave with strong force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

FOREST FIRE.-Residents OF Fairfax coun-
ty who were here to day report that the
woods about six miles southwest of this
city were on fire yesterday, and consider
able damage is feared. The fire, it is
thought, was the work of some malicious
person, as its origin was too far from the
lines of the railroads to have been started
by sparks from passing engines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
EDUCATIONAL.
DAINTING ESSONS

Il
Mr.. LUCIEN POWELL
Will REOPEN HIS CLASS IN OIL PAINTING
about the list of November. For further particu.
lars enquire at Arlington Institute, corner Of
Duke and Washington streets. octS-eo3t
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY, WIN
y chester, Va, prepares for University, Army
Navy or Business. c. L. C. MINOR, II. A. (Uni-
versity of Virginia) LII. D. aug13-2aw2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

THE HoUGH CAsE-The case Of George
w. Hough, Of this city, charged with homi-
eide in Washington will be fixed for trial at
the coming term of the Criminal Conrt of
that city, Judge Andrew Wylie, presiding.
The District attorney at Washington has
bad number persons summoned before
him and has had their staten MS taken
down Under oath. The friends Vi Hough
have retained for his defence Messrs. Ed
mund Burke and John III. Greene, Of this
city, and Col. w. A. Cook, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

STEAMED OYSTERS he lov.le Of steam
ed oysters can be accommodated now to
their hearts content. Mr.. J.. Bill, jr., pro-
prietor of the Opera House Restaurant, has
lust COMPLETED arrangements for steaming
oysters. He proposes to give half peck of
fine Norfolk oysters for twenty-hv cents.
The name this house has enjoyed since its
opening is a guarantee that whatever is
gotten there will be served in manner not
to be excelled. The Opera restaurant has
been remodeled in excellent style, compar-
ing with the finest RI s.aurants of New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

FAIR.-Golden Light Lodge, No. 337, I.
O.G. T., announces that ladies' fair, under
the auspices of that organization, will be
held. commencing Monday evening Nov. II
and continuing during the week. Judging
from the entertainments given in the past
by this lodge, the fair will no doubt be a
sncnees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

CORPORATION CoURT.-The October,
which is grand jury term of the Corpora
ton Court, Judge n. B. Meade, will com
mcnce on Monday next. There is but little
criminal business on the docket, and the
case of Geo. w. Hough for shooting with
intent to kill will not be called, as Hough is
now held in Washington on a more serious
charge. It ia understood that the grand ju'
ry will hear complaints from citizens rela
tive to the unsafe condition of several old
shanties on some of the principal streets OF
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE.

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
as s. Washington street, Alexandria, Va.
The eighteenth annual session begins Monday
September %, 1884, with enlarged accommoda-
tions and full corps of teachers. Every advantage
will he given to the pupils in English and French
course, Music aud Art. Calisthenic Class at the
Institute Terms. moderate. For circulars apply
to MISS REBECCA C. POWELL.
aug1 4eo2m Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

No MEETING.-For the past three weeks
the Blaine organs Of the State have an
nounced that ]. c. Fowler (pce-wee) would
address the sovereigns of this city gu the
n'go, Of Saturday, Oct. II. Thi. being the
night appointed, the reporter off the GAZETTE
sought diligently to-day to find out where
the grand meeting was to be held and un
der the direction of which club, Mr.. Wind
sor's or Mr. Burke's, would the meeting be
conducted, but not one word of information
could be learned. One prominent repubi'
can said be had not been notified of Fow-
ler's coming, that his party had made no
arrangements to receive him, that there
would probably be no meeting and added
"but don't say id word about it; let the
thing co."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

ACCIDENT TO LADY.-When the seven
O'Clock loaf from Washington reached here
last night Mr.. John Donnelly, who had,
with his wife, been visiting in the former
city in buggy, attempted to drive of the
steamer. The horse became balky, and in
stead of starting ahead persisted in backing
toward the stern of the boat. Mrs. D., sup.
posing that the vehicle and occupants would
soon he forced overheard, jumped from the
seat, but in the darkness fell, and was first
run over by the buggy and then trampled
upon by the horse She was picked up as
speedily as possible and conveyed to her
home, when it was found, that though con-
siderably bruised, she bad sustained no seri-
Gus injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

ELECTION NOTICE.
John H. Strdrr, esq. having received the ma
iority OF the democratic votes cast at the ward
meeting, held in the Third Ward. on the 18th of
September, 1884, he is hereby announced as the
democratic candidate for Councilman. at the
Special Election to lie held in the said ward, on
TUESDAY, the 14th inst.
Teste: JAMES R. CATION,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
LEONARD MARBURY. Secretary. octS-te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was cool and
clear until about three o'clock when it be-
came cloudy. There was one prisoner and
one lodger at the station house. The Mayor
this morning disposed of the following cases
George Carter, colored, arrested by Officer
Thomas Hayes, charged with stealing a
watch, was discharged, there being no evil
dence against him.
The case Of a saloon keeper for an assault
which was continued yesterday till to day,
was dismissed, the complainant failing to
appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
BOARDING.,

MISS N. B. MARYE, who has recently taken
lNl the house on Prince street, near the corner
of Pitt, desires to take BOARDERs, BOTH WITH
AND WITHOUT LODGING. Large airy rooms
and good table. seq 2w*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

r HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT WILL NOT
i be responsible for any debts contracted in my
name Storekeepers and others are warned not
to trust any person persons on my account.
oct11-3t JAMES DUNCAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

FLOUR! FLOUR! FLOUR FAMILY, EX-
l. tra Superfne and Fine Flour for sale at
Wholesale and retail, and delivered to all parts of
the city by CHAS. S. TAYLOR, Jr.,
lei 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

TT AMS1OCKS. HAMMOCES! HAMMOCKS!-
IL 4 new supply just received, in cord, (col-
ored) at So cts and 81 90, and the best Mexican
Colorad Grass at $500 each,
iyI3 MCLEAN & UHLER, 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

u o110n
All persons having claims against C. II. cow
LING or COWLING & BRO, of West End, are
requested to present same for payment by the
18th of October. oct11-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

NATIVE OLIVE SOAP.-Just received sup.
~ ply of the above named Soap, which we are
aellug very cheap.
SUMMERS & ALLEN,
iy&1 Cor. King and Royal streets.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12
CBe Smgrua Gimes,
S@zY2'n0, DeI.,
"Wednesday Afternoon, Nov. IL, 1884.
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsBURY METHODIST PIsCOPAL.-Sunday- Preach
ing at l0% A. NJ. and P. N. Sunday School
"a and2P.M. Prayer Meeting-Thursdavs at
JPN. Rev. J. b. Quigg, Pastor.
ST. PETERS PROTESTANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Preaching atl0% AN and ~ P. NJ Holy DAYS
w A. NJ. Sunday SchOol-2 P. n. Prayer
Meeting Wednesdays, at ~ P. NJ. Rev. Vim.
B. Gordon, Rector.
PREsBY -Sunday-Preaehing at 1917 A. NJ.
and ~ Pm. Sunday School, P NJ Prayer
Umsted, Pastor.
ST. PoLYCARP CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Second and
Fourth Sundays of every month, at 10 A. M.
and P. NJ. Rev. Geo. S. Bradford, Pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL tColored)-
Sunday-Preaching at 1917 A. NJ and ~ p. NJ.
sunday School, P. NJ. Rev. d. A. Ridout
Pastor.
A. NJ. F. -Sunday-Preaching at lO%
A. NJ and " P. N. Sunday SchOol-2% P NJ
Rev. John G. Brock, Pastor
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

Science has now performed a most
excellent service in lowering the record
OF a cannon ball passing from the earth
to the sun from twenty-five to fifteen
years. The advantages are two fold.
First, it would give the sun time to
dodge, and, second, if we should hap
pen to become involved in war with
that luminary, the expense would not
be so great.-BOstOn Post.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

BOILING THE WATER.--When
Swindells, of Austin, was in New York
week before last, he saw a steam fire
engine for the first time.
" Don't you think it is a pretty good
arrangement to put out a fire ?"
" Yes it does the work better than
the old hand engines we have in
Austin, but what l can't understand is
why they boil the water before they
squirt it on the fire."
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

An UNcoMMUNICATIvE FAUCET
Matilda SNOWFALL is a domestic in the
family of Judge Peterby. A few morn
ings ago Mr.. Peterby asked Matilda:
Why do you 90 over into the
neighbours yard to get a pitcher of
water, when there is Il faucet right
nnder your nose in your own kitchen ?''
Hum, nobody kin hab any enter
tainment wild a faucet"
n. B.-There is colored coachman
on the adjoining premises.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12
SECRET SOCIETIES.

MORNING STAR LODGE. No. 6. 1. o. o. F-Meet
every Friday evening, at o'clock
MCDONNELL ENCAMPMENT, No. F-Meet,
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of eacI
month, at O'Clock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. Is, A. F. A. M-Meets FRS
and Third Thursday evenings of each month
at ~ o'clock.
SMYRNA CoNCLAvE, No. As, ORDER or HEPTAsoPus
-MeetSeYery Wednesday evening. at ~ O'clock
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

A redwood tree recently cut in Santa
Rosa County furnished all the timber
for the Baptist Church in Santa Rosa.
one of the largest churches in that sec
ton, the inteIior of which is finished in
wood, there being no plastered walls.
Sixty thousand shingles were made
from the tree after enough was taken
for the church. Another redwood
tree kept two men BUSY for two years
in cutting it up into shingles. -fHla-
delphiG Press.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12
Political Items.

Ben Butler, as the boys would say,
is political " chestnut
What will the mugwumps do now
Republicans pay no premium for de-
serters and the Democrats have no
further use for them.
A close election is as uncomfortable
as a close coat; it pinches at the most
critical moment and leaves it's victims
IN an agony of doubt, sure of nothing
except that thereby hangs a tale.
1t is estimated that OH election day
i've million people remarked: "To-
morrow will be cold day for some
body" and repeated the observation.
on an average, at least a dozen times.
Two New England States still re-
tam clause in their constitutions de-
handing the election of governor by
the Legislature if no candidate receives
a majority of the popular vote. The
next governors of New Hampshire and
Connecticut will be chosen in this
way.
The telegraph companies are the
only American institutions which profit
by election turmoil. During the red
heat of the count the blooming and ir-
repressible idiot who thinks he has
both friends and opinions constantly
PUSHES to the nearest wire to save the
country.
The Democrats will control the next
House of Representatives but by a
greatly reduced majority. In the pres
ent House their majority is seventy.
Tuesdays election reduced it over one
half. The Senate is Republican bv a
slender margin which is likely to be
increased during the year.
Connecticut claims to be the banner
State in the speed and accuracy of the
election returns it is able to gather.
On Thursday morning the papers of
the State were able to publish complete
tables of the vote cast for President.
Governor, congressman and State
Senators in every town aud county.
After practicing on the people at
large General Benjamin Franklin
Butler may now return to his profess
slOh OF the law with the coo and strut
of pouter pigeon descending from a
dung pile. While he could not befoul
himself he has scratched up a great
cloud of foul dust and made more pro-
fessions than he could practice in the
next half century.
An analysis of the vote in New York
city shows that about twenty thousand
Republican votes were given for the
Tammany candidate for Mayor and "A
nearly equal number of Tammanv
votes transferred to Blaine. There is.
OF course, an element of conjecture in
this calculation, as also in the compu-
tation Of twenty thousand Independ-
ent Republican votes for Cleaveland.
but the figures bear out the careful
study given by the New York Times.
These twenty thousand votes repre-
sent the deal between the Blaine
managers and the local workers of
Iammany Hall. They were Just
enough to neutralize the large indie
pendent vote in the city and make the
result in the State so distressinglv
close.- Philadelphia Times.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

The LAST LoCAL.-A PRESBYTERIAN
doctor Of divinity once said to me at a
general assembly: You newspaper
men must have queer views of things.
You are always looking on and never
taking part. Your knowledge and
habits of thought must be very circum-
ferential and superficial. l suppose,
now, your idea of the day of Judgment
IS that you will have table off at one
side and report the proceedings for the
morning paper"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

Two DANGEROUS SEAsoNs-Spring and Fall arc
times when so many people get sick The
changes in the weather are severe on feeble per
sons, and even those naturally strong are apt as
they say to be feeling miserable" Then they
are Just in condition to be struck down with
some kind Of fever A bottle OF two of Parker's
Tonic will invlgOrate the digestion, put the liver
Kidneys and blood in perfect order, and prevent
more serious attacks. Why suffer, and perhaps
die, when so simple medicine will save YOU d?
Good for both sexes and all ages. nov slim
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

The household feline is one of the
most valuable Of fur-bearing animals,
and when they disappear from the
back yard they often find their way to
the furrier. In 1882 over 100000
house cats were used by the fur trade.
Their skins were made into Innings
Boston journal.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

The new cathedral at Moscow Is one
Of the most remarkable churches in
Europe. Not many cathedrals can
boast Of having been built in one life
time, but there are Russians still living
who saw the French army depart from
Moscow, to commemorate which event
the church has been erected.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

Great oaks from little acorns
grow" Plankton, the Milwaukee
Pork King, began business there fifty
years ago on capital of 81 1850. In
recent years his business has amounted
to $4,000 per annum. He was for
twenty years a partner with Philip
Armour.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

Boston Times: A Boston lady, it is
said, recently inserted the following
advertisement in paper: Wanted
A careful man to look after the
house and be company for her dog
during her absence in Europe" This
suggests endless possibilities. In the
good time coming every well-regulated
family will have a dogman and cat
man, and possibly parrot woman !;
and the coachman won't be able to
boss things as he does now.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

A street bootblack will shine YOUR
boots for five cents and for an addi-
tional five cents will touch his hat and
say " Thank you" The hotel boot
black will charge you ten cents for
putting on a shine, and can't be got to
touch his hat and thank you for less
than another dime. Sometimes he
wont do it for less than quarter.
This is all the difference there is be-
tween getting your boots shined inside
and outside an hotel.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

A SLY DARKEY.-" Does you know
John JacksOnY asked Jim Webster of
Pete Simpson.
l should say does know him. He
is an awful sly cuss."
What has he ebber done dat was so
berry smart ?"
"Tho other day I seed him walking
along on the opposite side of Austin
avenue. | called out, John. YOU
John ! two or free times. De nigpah
made out as if he didn't heah me. /
overtuck him and cotched him bv de
arm, and dang my buttons if he wasn't
anudder niggah entirely. You bet he
am sly one"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12
L. A. COTTON.
SMYRNA, DEL.
a Lady, on window washing.
BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.

Once & Lady. a funny writer.
Known To all who papers read
Wrote some time ago for Journal
something slartllng-yUs indeed
~ no; nave window pane washed "
tlhis IN black and white She wrote.
IiI by pGr elective trHuchi>"
Women are allowed tu vote"
Much re p"ctrt. mdtchless lady
DIRTY VIII your windows grow
Ere Won greet thc time you dream Of
NheIl ballot yoU can throw
PaneS 81 glass with dirt upon them.
VIII not be your ONLY pains
In mansion having windows
only washed by failing rains
GA VIII sigh 10 See Your ueighburS
When, upon the street they pass:
But your glance, however piercing.
viii not 90 through dirty glass
NOuIl desire to break the windows
80 that yOu the street may scan:
Ana, no d0Utt, Wall tell your husband
You have thought of such plan
Then, of course, he viii oppose it,
Anc will plainly tell you how
You may keep from breaking windows
by your breaking of vow
Dear Lady though il almost
Breaks your heart to break YOUR word
believe that by your servant
lour sweet voice will then be heard
shouting, Biddy, get some water.
soap aud water in "a trice:
And then scrub the windows. Biddy,
Till you make them clean and nicer
"neh the servant makes transparent
Every pane IN every sash,
You will say ,sOilOquizing)
Well, know my VOW was rash
And while can rule my household
And its happiness promote
In my proper sphere of action,
Though I'm not allowed to vote
shall be wife and mother
Happier far than any queen;
And, in duty keep my conscience
And my windows ever clean"
NOTE-WOmOn should not do the voting
Men alone should do il all
In the nicely fitting raiment
sold at famous Tower Hail
BEYOND ALL QUESTION the Ladies should be in
dulged in anything that will promote their hap
pineSS.
GENTLEMEN can easily be made happy by dress
ing in the elegant STYLES Of Clothing sold by
GARITBE, MASTEN & ALLEN,
AT TOWER HALL,
Nos. DIS x 52O Market street.
DTITF NnLNT DIITR ia
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

Henry Beckemeyer, st. Libory, ILL
nois, writes, that his wife suffered
with neuralgia for years, when he APP
piled st. Jacobs Oil, the magical pain
annihilator, which cured her
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

DIVIDING FAIRLY.-The English
are doing great deal toward the en-
enlargement Of education in ireland.
That is all very well, but Ireland
should receive all substantial rights to
which she is entitled. Encouraging
education while Withholding the right
OF self government is very much like
the even divide James made with his
younger brother.
Did You divide the paper Of choco-
late fairly?" asked his mother.
" Yes, certainly, mamma. ate the
chocolate and gave him the motto. he
Is so fond Of reading, you know"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12
EXPRESS.

NtiO Caste accommodation 7}diRS-Ieave Will
mingtOn at els A. n. and 3 On P ". Leave New
Castle at ll.2j A. NJ. ana Asa p. NJ.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-Leayc Smyrna
for Clayton D. S42 80 and H. Oj A. NJ, a. AIS
4.42 and 743 p. ST. Leave Clayton tor smyrna
7.5l p. NJ
CONNECTIoNS.-AtP Porter. with Newark d Della
ware City Railroad. At Townsend. with Queen
Anne'S tN Kent Railroad. AtClaytOn with Delaware
d Chesapeake Railroad and Baltimore * Delaware
Bay Railroad. AT Harrington. with Delaware
Maryland & Virginia Railroad. AtSeafOrd, with
Cambridge & SeRfOrd Railroad AT Delmar with
New York, Philadelphia Il Norfolk, Wicomico &
POCOmoke, and Peninsula Railroad
CHAS f. PUGH. General Manager
]. R. WOOD, General Passenger Agent.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-12

A new clock has been invented. and
coming into use in Europe, which is
warranted by its manufacturers to run
Tor five years without either winding
or regulation. The Belgian Govern
ment placed one in a railway station
in 1881, sealed with the Government
seal, and it has kept perfect time ever
since.