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ANTE-PRANDIAL FANTASIES.

The bigger the turkey, as Il rule, the
tougher the meat.
Bad oil is what ruins hotel salad.
A good pounding is the secret of
many a tender steak.
NicOlni objects to "oyster Patties"
on the hotel bills of fare.
A turkey to be delicious" must be
! constantly basted while roasting.
Grape jelly is now declared to be the
proper thing to eat with game.
People who love frog legs have now
to be contcnted with the canned article.
Fresh vegetables from the South
have not yet made their first appear
ance.
American celery is now shipped in
large quantities to Europe in ice boxes.
Sweet potato pie is put forth in many
| places as a substitute for pumpkin.
Never before were oranges more plen-
! titul or nearer the financial reach of
the most economical.
Ice-cream is in disfavor and very
rarely is it served at the fashionable
dinner parties of the season.
Boned turkey, which used to be a
very fashionable dish, is of very little
! consequence nowadays.
Another family has become all
doubled up from eating canned lobster.
Look not upon the thing when it is
! timed"
At one of the dinners in Washington
last week the salad was of shrimp and
chopped celery over which was poured
the white of an egg.
| Here, waiter, take away these fried
oysters. They are bad" 4 know it,
sir; but we have given you two more
for to make up for it.
ApropOS Of the object Of eating, the
| editor of Halls journal of Health saws
1--WE eat for warmth and strength
hence almost all articles of food have
both these elements; have carbon ia
Warm, and nitrogen to strengthen. ia
| give power to work. Butter. sugar
and oils are almost all carbon. Meats
flesh of all kinds abound in nitrogen
Food which has most nitrogen is most
nutritious Butter has SO per cent
of carbon and no nitrogen an egg has
no carbon and 90 per cent, of nitrogen
Milk contains two parts of warmth
and one of strength. Bread contains
one part of nitrogen and eight of carbon
1t is thus seen that in reference to eat
| ing, carbOn-which is charcoal fuel
and warmth are one and the same
thing while nitrOgen-which is in
effect salt petre-gives flesh or muscle.
which are one and the same thing in
! substance with strength"
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

SEWING WITH A WoMAN's HAIR
A Baltimore merchant tailor says he
frequently does fine darning with
strands of hair from his his wife's head.
1t often happens that there is a small
cleanly-cut place in Il bolt Of goods.
1t may not be known until after a gar
ment has been cut out. But when it is
! discovered the tailor cannot afford to
throw the piece away. He simply
calls on his wife for several strands of
hair, hands them to the best-skilled
workman in the shop and bids him
mend the rent. He uses Il very fine
needle, and docs his work 50 perfectly
that it is never known that the cloth
was cut. lie said to a reporter: q"
once knew tailor who got in a peck
Of trouble from having cut the baton
holes on the wrong side of a costly coat.
He finally overcame the difficulty by
mcnding them with his Wife's hair
Once upon a time, as the story books
say, l cut out and had made fine
cloth coat, which was discovered, be-
fore beng sent home, to have a defect
in it that could not be remedied with
| out stitching in a piece of cloth the size
Of Il ten.ce silver piece. After puz-
zling over it for half day, | secured a
sharp tubular steel instrument, such as
one would think might be used in cut
ting gun-wads. With this | cut out
the defect in the cloth, fitted a
piece in the hole taken from a scrap OF
the same material, and sewed it with
hair. OF course l was careful to have
the nap run right. 1t was so carefully
done that no one ever discovered it. -
| Baltimore Sun.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

60 South bolnd-Express leaving Philadelphia at
l0.11 p. NJ, runs daily, and stops at New Castle
ll.5S P. NJ. Middletown 1890 A. NJ. CLAYTON - so
A. NJ, Harrington 1.33 A. NJ, Seaford 2O6 A. NJ. to
leave passengers from Wilmington and points
North and to take on passengers for South of
NorthbOund Express, leaving Delmar at 225
a. NJ, runs daily, and stops at Seaford DAB A. NJ
Harrington 3l4 A. NJ, Clayton 353 A. NJ Middle
town ii A. NJ, and New Castle 4.42 A. NJ, to leave
passengers from Delmar and points South thereof
Ne'0 Castle accommodation Irdins-Leave VIII
mington at 6.l5 A. NJ and 800 P NJ Leave New
Castle at ll.25 A. NJ. and 45j p. NJ
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-Ieave Smyrna
for Clayton 7.23, 842, $50 and llO5 A. NJ, Ia AIS
442 and 743 P NJ. Leave Clayton for Smyrna
l3l, o32 1908 and ll.lG 4. NJ, 1.55, 426, So and
7.54 M.
CONNECTIONS Porter with Newark q Della
ware City Railroad At Townsend, with Queen
Anne's& ntRailroad AtClayton, with Delaware
q &Chesapeake Railroad and Baltimore IG Delaware
Bay Railroad. At Harrington, with Delaware,
Maryland Il Virginia Railroad. AtSeafOrd with
Cambridge SeafOrd Railroad. At Delmar. with
New YORK, Philadelphia & Norfolk, Wicomico &
fOcOmOke, and Peninsula Railroad
CHAS. +. PUGH, General Manager
J. r. WOOD, General Passenger Agent.
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GBe Smgrua Timts.
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"Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. %, 1855.
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsBURY METHODIST EPIsCoPAL-Sunday-P
ing at l0% A. NJ. and P. NJ. Sunday School
9A.M. and2P.M. Prayer Meeting-Thursdays at
7P.M. Rev J. B. Quigg, Pastor
ST. PETERS PROTESTANT EPIsCOPAL.-Sunday-
Preaching atl0% AN. and "a P. NJ. Holy Days
~ A. NJ. Sunday School, P. NJ. Prayer
Meeting, Wednesdays at IA P. NJ. Rev. VIM
b. Gordon Rector.
-Sunday-Preaching at 1917 A. NJ
and ~ p. NJ. Sunday School, P. NJ. Prayer
Meeting-Fridays at ~ P. NJ. Rev. J. 7.
Umsted, Pastor
ST. POLYCARP CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Second and
Fourth Sundays of every month, at 10 A. NJ
and P. N. Rev. Geo. 5. Bradford Pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL (Colored)-
Sunday-Preaching at l0% A. NJ. and ~ P. NJ
Sunday School, P. NJ. Rev, D. A. RidOut
Pastor.
A NJ. E. -Sunday-Preaching at 1O15
A. NJ and ~ P. NJ. sunday SchOol-212 P NJ
Rev Seth d W. Smith, Pastor.
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Keeping in its various details are eminentlv prac-
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Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

JOIN KELLY A MENTAL WRECK
Now among the men | have mentioned
as victims of living too fast, by which
| mean working, eating, drinking or
worrying too much, John Kelley's case
is really about the saddest. He is, |
fear, permanently disabled He is Il
physical and, it is generally believed, 4
mental wreck. Many think he is suf-
fering from softening of the brain.
He sees few or none. Indeed, one of
his most intimate friends was denied an
interview recently on purely a social
visit.
Among the best informed party men
in New York it is thought that the
election of Cleveland and the defeat of
Tammany's independent candidate for
the mayorality broke the old chief all
up.
He did not want Cleveland elected.
That was serious blow. What was
the severest was the defeat of his own
Tammany candidate for mayor
Since the election Mr. Kelley has
not been the same. He has been grow
ing steadily worse. The general i'm
preston is that he will not recover.
He may rally for months or IA year or
even more, but his mental vigor will
never be recovered Cor. PutShuq
DiSDdtch.
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L. A. COTTON,
SMYRNA, DEL.
1884.
Harper's Magazine.
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With the new volume, beginning in December,
HdTpsT's MGgd=iHc will conclude its thirty-hfth
year. The oldest periodical of its type il is yet,
in each new volume. a ReIO magazine. not simply
because il presents fresh subjects and new pic
tines, but also, and chiefly because it steadily
advances in the method itself of magazine max
ing. In a word. the MdQlziRe becomes more and
ment Leading features in the attractive pro-
gramme for 1883 are: new serial novels by Con-
stance Fcuimorc WOolsou and W. d. HOwelS Il
new novel entitled AT the Red Glove descrp
Clifford, 4. A. Abbey, II. Gibson, and Others
Goldsmith's " She Stoops to Conquer" illustrated
by Abbey important papers on Art, Science, etc.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28
SECRET SOCIETIES.

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Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

Bismarck appears now to be inspiring
legislation to prohibit the importation
of American wheat into Germany. He
has been trying for along time to shut
out American pork and he does not
look with loving eye upon American
coal oil. On the other hand he appears
very kindly disposed towards Russian
wheat and Russian petroleum.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

DELAPLAINE MISUNDERSTANDING
Mcdaniel, president of the Mccullough
Iron Company and the Mcdaniel &
Harvey Company, who died in Phila-
delphia on Wednesday, was born at
Newport, Delaware, in 1916 In 1850
he began the manufacture of galvanized
sheet iron at Wilmington, and is said
to have been the pioneer inthat industry.
The business is now carried on in three
States. Mr.. Mcdaniel was one Of the
promoters of several large corporations,
among them the Diamond State Iron
Company OfsWilmington. He leaves a
son, j. l.. Mcdaniel, who is vice-presi-
dent of the Mcdaniel & Harvey Com
pany, and two daughters, one of whom
is married.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28
RIDDLE.

1 am found in every mans abode;
Am needful to men of each race.
In the poor mans home l simple am,
In the rich oft adorned with lace.
I'm used in sickness and in health,
By people of every grade:
And though am old as the oldest man,
Yet each day must be made.
am sometimes short and sometimes long,
And am both narrow and wide:
And childhOOd's faults and daily sin,
Are often told at my side.
Again-I'm narrow and deep in the earth,
And still belong to all
For all must accept me as their home,
Rich and poor, young and old, great and small
EVA H.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

While four of the great continental
Powers are now practically combined
against England, it daily becomes more
apparent that Italy and Great Britain
are on the iriendliest terms. The full
significance Of this alliance is perceived
when it is remembered that England
and Italy possess the two strong
est navies ON the globe.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

THE KING or THE MAoRIs.-The
Auckland, New Zealand, Daily Herald,
in referring to the departure of His
Majesty, MawhiaO, for England, to visit
the Queen to be confirmed King of the
Maoris, expresses pleasure, editorially,
at the cures of His Majesty of rheuma-
tism by st. Jacobs Oil, and says that
during his stay at Mercer he was intro
duced to the Great German Remedy.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28
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Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

SOMETHING FOR THE BABY.-What a terrible
afiiction about the house is a cross crying baby
might easily be frightened from his purpose by
having too much of that sort of music at the
home Of his married friends. Yet babies cry com.
monty only when they are sick. One teaspoon.
ful Of Parkers Tonic, given the little one, will
bring rest and sleep to the baby and all in The
house Only 30 cents, at druggists jan 7-im
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

How can become poet 2" wrote a eonceited
youth 70 the singer Longfellow Eat fish INV
dear sir" But we doubt the advice. no man
however has ever doubted the fact that Dr. BulTs
Cough syrup is the greatest cough remedy now IN
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

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Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

The war of rates for steerage passen-
gers across the Atlantic has spread to
the land, and emigrants are now able
to 60 from New York to st. Louis, or
Chicago, for 81 each. This is all very
generous on the part of the companies
but even at such a price a steerag G
passage is hardly likely to become
fashionable. If the railway managers
really want to do an immensely popu-
lar thing in these hard times, they will
bring their fares to New Orleans and
back to something like the heemigrant
basis.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28
lO4I KENT CUUAII 1884.
Mutual taSHraRCpGo
DOVER, DEL.

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Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

AN ENCOURAGING OUTLOoK.-There
is an evident teadency towards bust
ness revival throughout the country.
Reports from manufacturing centres
indicate that the factories are prepar-
ing to resume operations, which is a
sure sign that the accumulation of
stocks is being worked off There is
an improved feeling apparent in the
talk of leading business men and finan-
ciers. They say the bottom has been
reached, and the backbone of hard
times broken. Wheat and corn are ad-
vancing in price, which will bring into
market the immense surplus crops,
putting money into circulation and
making times easier in all branches of
business Many men go as far rs to
claim that the present year will be Il
very prosperous one, and that there
will be a constant advance in prices
that will stimulate trade. Let us hope
these predictions will prove true,
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28
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DIRElI IlItlN
AGENTS

NTENIN:
ANDREW J. WILSON, General Agen, p,y.r
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- !, p i,,iy Ioh'y Let. tUy LemUa " Hapbs L.7rt.
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t0H
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r. r. HdHordy Berlia Nd ''''" ~ -1'-
"". u. Dickinson Pocon.olc city. Nd.
All DuS ness communications should be addressed
TO
WM' DENNEY, Sec'y,
March (, 1883. no,,rp r,.,
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Abstract Of stnten,en1.1...

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Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

A CURIOUS CAsE.-A New York
man, it is reported, went to the theatre
with young lady, and did not wish
the circumstance to be known. There
are any number of reasons why a man
might so desire. The New York er dis
guised himself with false beard and
moustache, but the contrivance did not
stick right, and every time he moved
it wObbled. 1t was dead give-away,
and in few moments the audience
was much more interested in the per-
formance of the man and the beard
than in the performance on the stage.
Presently an usher came along and
invited the man out into the lobby.
The man went, was handed over to
the police, taken to a station house and
locked up all night. The charge was
disOrderly conduct. In the morning
he was let off after payinga fine of five
dollars.
The man is not at all satisfied, and
is going to see if he was not illegally
imprisoned. If he was he intends to
make it warm for somebody. 1t is not
alleged that he was making noise or
creating a disturbance, but the author
tiles hold that the wearing of the false
beard and moustache was disorderly,
and that they have law to prove it.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28

New YORK MARKET ITEMs.-New
cucumbers are selling for fifty cents
each.
Quail are down to rock bottom
prices, and sell slow at $1.5O per dozen.
Spring chickens about the size of
blackbirds, find ready sale at 81 per
pair.
The poultry market has been glutted,
and the refrigerators of poultry dealers
are filled with tons Of poultry that is II
drug on the market. Many farmers
who are dissatisfied with their returns
have visited the city, and are making a
personal canvass to sell their stock
but this only tends to demoralize the
market, by keeping back the retail
buyers.
Eggs have come into market from
the West and Europe in such over
whelming quantities, that practically
there is no sale. Many dealers com
planned last week, that they were un-
able to sell the stock on hand.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-28
Boilers of Various Sizes
kept on hand or made
at Short Notice.
THE WREN PATENT
Crate Bar.

We claim the follow
ingssfor this bar:
1st.-A saving of fuel
over the ordinary bar.
2nd.-Such construc
tiOn as will equalize all
strains resulting from ex-
pansiOn and contraction,
thus avoiding warping, and
thereby insuring long ser
vice.
3rd.-Thorough com
bustiOn of fuel, owing to the
large air spaces exposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-17
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
John s. Wise Nomination by Acclama-
tiOn for Governor.

RICHMOND, Va, July l6.
This morning resolutions of sympathy with
Gen. Grant were unanimously adopted
The nomination of candidates was then pro-
ceeded with and an hour and half was oc-
cupied IN nominating Hon. John S. Wise and
Attorney General Frank S Blair.
At two A. NJ. the roll of counties was
called and at its conclusion, at 2.45 A. NJ,
Mr., Wise had received 450 votes. Before
the vote was announced the name Of Blair
was Withdrawn and upon his authority the
nomination of Wise was made unanimous,
amid unbounded enthusiasm. Wise was i'm
mediately brought to the front and briefly
acknowledged the honor bestowed upon him.
Capt. Blair was then called for and made
warm speech for Wise. The two men
shook hands on the stage amidst the greatest
enthusiasm. II. Clinton Wood of Scott
county for Lieutenant-Governor and Capt.
Frank S. Blair for AttOrney-G General were
nominated by acclamation. after which the
convention adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-17
THE INDIAN ALARM.
Two Cowboys Murdered by Indians
Excitement Among the Red Men.

WICHITA, Kan, July l6.
The Daily Eagles special from the Chey-
enne agency says despatch was received
from Fort Supply, announcing the arrival
there of courier who reports the finding of
the bodies OF two cowboys on the " l.
range on the Cherokee Strip, who had been
murdered and their bodies staked to the
ground 10y the Indians
Another despatch says the horses of the Y.
l.. and another branch have been seen among
the Indians in the last few days
Great excitement exists among the Indians
aboat Fort Reno, the agency and cantonment
who have been my,terlously informed of the
intended arrival of Gems. Sheridan and
Miles. The question to every white man
who will talk to them is whether the general
means TO disarm them. If the excitement
among them increases it will be impossible to
hold any of them on the reservation All
the streams in the Territory are swimming
full, which prevents the rapid movement of
troops that are daily expected. The high
water does not interfere with the Indians,
however. as one of their favorite pastimes i
swimming their horses in rapid and swollen
streams. Gems. Sheridan and Miles are ex
pected hourly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-07-17
CROP REPORTS.
The Springfield Republicans Reports.

SPRINGFIELD, July l6.
The Republican to morrow will saw
The promise is bright for an unusually
abundant harvest in Western New England.
Special reports from nearly every town in
north western Connecticut, Vermont. New
Hampshire and western Massachusetts show
that the hay cop is much larger than last
year, when early frosts affected all crops ser
iously Some localities report several times
greater harvests in this staple crop and few
say 1t is the best in 10 years. The promise
for cereals, roots and tubers is good Pota-
toes are not so much troubled by bugs as
usual. Rve and oats are. in most sections
the best known in several seasons Corn is the
only back@ar crop of any size, but there Is
no reason to complain for the promise is ex-
cellent for a good yield. The apple crop
will vary about as it did last year when early
frosts played havoc with orchards in many
places. There were no frosts this year, but
bearing and barren years are sadly mixed