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Publications.

The american Agriculturist for July.
contains over one hundred different ar
ticles by leading writers, and over sew
lis by well known artists.
y ,ue most interesting and i'm
y0rtant papers are those which treat of
the insects just now injuring the crops
all over the country. These are illus
trated, and furnish the latest scientific
Investigations as to the habits and ex-
termination of these insect pests.
StrawJridge & Clothier's QuarferIy-
The Summer number of "Strawbridue
& Clothier's Quarterly" is Just out. and
sustalns the justly earned reputation of
this popular ladies' magazines. J. Il.
TrOwbridge, the popular American au-
th0r, contributes short story called
The Lady's Yes, while the maya
zine contains other reading matter.
and plenty of it, besides 50 pages of
patterns, styles, and prices of house
hold dry goods. The Quarterly" is
sold at l5 cents a number, or so cents a
year.
The ReUiSed Bible.-We have recciv-
ed from the Henry Bill Publishing
Company, Norwich, Connecticut q
copy of the Revised Old Testament
1t is bound in Persian morocco. and is
superb specimen of book maxine
The publishers have taken great pains
to have their issue accurate The
cheapest style of the English Old Tes-
lament is III four volumes. and tho
price is $40, and in Persian morrocco
$50. The Henry Bill Publishing Com
pany claim their edition of the Revised
Ola Testament to be the standard edi-
tlon, and it seems to us that their claim
| IS Just. The issuing of this book was
quite wonderful feat of book making
1t having been ready for sale within
eight days after the publishers received
the English copy.
! Two portraits Unmarked interest. in tho
July Century, are the frontispiece mic,
ture OF Frederic Mistral and the fnn-
page portrait, after a dagureotype of
Henry Clay. Not less strikinS tban
the portraits are the articles occonn-
panying them. George Bancroft con
tributes a vivid sketch of Claws ner-
Sohaity. of timely importance is the
lndo-Atghan paper, 1.-THE Gate of In
uIa, Dy w. l.. Fawcett. Description
OF George Eliot's County, the scenes
OF her country life and her novels-bv
Miss Roe G. Kingsley, the daughter Of
Canon Kingsley, is the opening illus
tratrated paper. Others, are DIR. Ed
ward Eggleston's profusely illustrated
paper ON Social Life in the Colonies. u
The war papers Of the July number
are prOfusely illustrated, and comprise
a description of the Confederate pur.
suit during "McClellan's Change OF
Base" by Gen. ID. ii. Hill; Gear.
Guard Fighting at Savage's Station. .
by General w. b. Franklin "The Sew.
en- Days Fighting about Richmond ,
by Gen. james Longstreet
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
Improvements in Phosphate Manu-
facture.

For several weeks past the active
work of manufacture at the Peninsular
Bone Phosphate Works has been sus-
pended for the work of making needed
repairs and the construction of impOr-
tant additions. The chief of these has
been the construction of building at
the lower end of the mill for holding
sulphuric acid, which is largely used as
Il dissolvent. This building is 35 by IS
feet, lined with lead, over five feet
high, thus having capacity of 12j
tons. In the interior of the mill, adj
joining the mixer, additional tanks
have been erected with IL capacity of
five tons to which through syphons
forced by the steam power, the acid is
conveyed from the larger receptacle, as
needed. The acid is brought down
from Philadelphia in Il steam barge
which they have for the purpose and
loaded into the tank in the same man
nor it is conveyed into the mill. The
improvements have been costly anC
tedious, but are about completed, anC
the work of manufacture for the Fal
sales will be proceeded with at once.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

w. SCOTT WAY, editor of the Mid
dletOWn Transcript, sprung quite sur
prise on the fraternity by the announce
ment in his last issue that he had sold
out his paper and good will to A. l..
and John B. Moreau, of Freehold, N. J.
Mr.. Way has been a decided newspaper
success in the eight years he has been
at the business, and any such step as
this was not anticipated. He gives as
a reason that he wants to get out of the
drudgery of oditinga local;paper with a
view to devoting his talent to literary
work more congenial and less taxing.
He has been for some time n cOntribu-
tor to Puck, his taste being in the direc-
tion for humorous writing, for which
he has conspicuous talents. While re.
GREETING his departure from the field OF
local journalism, we are pleased to
know ON his statement that his sue.
cessOrs are gentlemen who will dc
credit to their place and vocation.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
F0I the Smyrna Times
Rash's Woods Camp.

The camp meeting at Rash's woods
will begin Friday, July 3lst and close
Tuesday, August l1th. The managers
design clearing off more Of the woods
and cleaning the grounds better than
ever before, so as to make the encamp-
ment larger, more airy and pleasant.
A larger number Of tents is expected
this year than has ever been in this
woods at one camp meeting.
The remembrance of the meeting
there, year since, is very pleasant.
Harmony, good order and a high de-
gree of spirituality prevailed from COM
mencement to the close. This year we
are full Of expectation of the same har-
mony and good order, with large in
crease of spirituality, divine JUNCTION
and success in the salvation Of precious
blood bought souls.
Perfect cOnsecratiOn, the necessary
self denial and earnestly looking tC
God, with perfect trust in Christ, j.
bound to secure the coveted good, and
make the meeting memorable for the
good accomplished. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
Letter from KentOn.

Kenton has been unusually quiet the
last few weeks, but rum asserted her
old time power on Saturday night and
the air resOunded with blasphemy.
The harvesters are enjoying this cool
wave. Thomas Wilson has sold quite
number of the Deering self-binders
and they are giving entire satisfaction.
John Dunlat had a tine of a fork
stuck through the heshy part of his
hand while loading hay last Thursday.
Tom and Kate, son and daughter of
John w. Graham have returned fro'"
school, the former standing FIRST
class of Is at State Normal s. =
Trenton, n. j., and the latter gradu..,
ing third in class Of "a at the Lincoln
Grammar School, Philadelphia.
The plans of our new school house
are nearly completed, and the com
mittee will soon be ready for contrac-
tors bids.
School will close this week.
The railroad company estimates the
peach crop here at $1,000, which is
thought to be 1000 baskets too high.
| think there will not be more than
One-fOurth of IA crop. There will be a
full crop of blackberries and raspber-
berries. *.*
KentoR, DeJ., June %, 1885.
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Personal.

N. Watkins, of the Government
Printing Office at Washington, came to
town on Saturday and remained until
to-day the guest of Col. Geo. II.
Raymond. He was the foreman of
the TIMES Office from the time it
started until 1859, and though
resident of the National
Capital for a quarter of century, the
impulse of early friendships has never
abated, and his warmth of greeting
was a pleasure fully reciprocated by
his old friends in this town.
Miss Mamie Heitshu graduated at
the MOravian Seminary, at Bethlehem,
Pa, on Wednesday last, with the high
est hOnors, being the valedictOrian, and
was also awarded the gold medal for
the best record in algebra.
Mrs Jas. II. Groves left last week
for visit to friends in Dover of week
or so, after which some weeks will be
spent with her sister in Railway, n. J.
Prof. Groves future residence is not
determined upon, but probably a more
central point than this may be Sc
! lected.
J. Hope Caldwell, Esq, of Baltimore,
is home on a visit to his father, Rev.
Dr. Caldwell.
Miss Elva Smith is visiting friends IN
Dover.
Geo. G. Woodkeeper and wife, of
Jersey City, N. J., are on a visit to his
father, VIM. H. ...WOOdkeeper.
AlOnZO S. Raymond, who has been
sick for the past month, in st. Louis
with a severe attack of typhoid fever,
is cOnvalescing.
Miss Nettie Waugh, of Manassas,
Va, who has been on n visit to Mrs. S.
w. Raimond, of Glasgow (both former
residents of this town, is expected to
arrive here in few days, the guest oil
Mrs. VIM. H. Baggs.
Rev. +. II. HynsOn, of Camden, was
visiting friends in this town yesterday.
Mrs. F. w. Griffith, of Chester, Pa,
is a guest at "Sage Cottage"
Mrs. Susan Ford and Miss Hannah
Ford, of Wilmington, are visiting Mrs
Carr.
Miss Sue r. Colt, of Dover, is the
guest of Miss Carrie Cathcart.
l.. Irving Handy has gone to Frank
town, Northampton county, Va, tC
spend his vacation with his parents.
Miss Mary Spruance will spend th'
first part Of her vacation in visit to
, her uncle, Rev. DIR. Roche, Brooklyn
Ny,
! Miss Hobbs, who has been on q Yisi
J to Mrs. Janney, returns to-day. Sh'
will have in company to Baltimore
Master Ralph HOflecker, who goes OF
J a visit to his uncle, r. S. Cubreth
} Esq.
Mrs. Anna p. Collins, Of laurel, is
guest of Miss Julia Collins and Mis-
Ida B. Bacon, Of the same place, o.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
For The Smyrna Times.
Gay and Festive,

On Monday evening the young men
of MOorton excelled anything in the
way of a toast or banquet that has ever
been witnessed in this quiet little Will
age. A grand banquet was given in
honor of w. II. Wilson, u young man
of high social standing, who has but re-
Gently come among US. And upon this
occasion all who took part in this fes-
tive glee did so with heart and hand
joined together, and extending the
right hand of fellowship, good will and
prosperity to Mr.. Z. When the festive
hour arrived the company was led into
the dining room, furnished for the Oc-
casion, where awaited them the table
ladened. and grOaning under the load
of refreshments. After the refresh
ments were over, a very handsome
boquet was presented to Mr.. G.. by one
of the company who did honor to the
occasion. The response made by Mr..
q. was grand, being very touching,
and it will doubtless be remembered
by all for many long years to come
We hope this gay company may vet
enjoy many more pleasures with the
same motive as upon this occasion
Long may they prosper.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
Distributing the Bible.

John f. Franklin, a student of the
Conference Academy, whose ultimate
object is the ministry, has been en-
gagged by Rev. J. F. Stonecipher, presi-
dent of the Kent County Bible Society,
to canvas Duck Creek, Kenton and
Little Creek hundreds, in the interest
of the Bible cause. Mr.. Franklin ar
rived in this town on Monday and com
menced at once the work of colpOrtage.
The object is to see that every family
is supplied with a copy Of the Holy
Bible-those who are without but able
at a nominal price, and to those who
are not able or Indifferent, copy will
be presented. Mr.. Franklin comes
among our people with full credentials
of qualification for the office, and it is
hoped his visit may be the means OF
good.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

DID YOU say the times are re 6ardT 6aI;tE
waii in view of this fact, j. Y. Smitn
W. |" 81 determined from now until the 4th
nF l,f'1 INV To sell Gold and Silver WatchesI
r. Fine = Chains, Jewelry, Clocks ,t ana
Fnncv : en0 Goods without regard to Cost
IyaItSam ! 8I Watches, solid silver cases.
$3.50. Gold Watches that sofa az ooo, "oo
now $50. All things in accordance 1
with these low down prices. All
kinds of repairing done in the DesS :S
manner and at one-third less tnan III III
the city. Bring us the work ana you
shall be satisfied in every respect anu
we would like you to examine tne
stock whether you buy or not:
% nov 28.tf ]. V. SMITH.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

ONE of our widowers seems to be
quite toast with the young ladies.
On a recent pleasure trip they had
quite a jOvial contention as to which
should become the possessor, when the
proposition was made and at once ac-
cepted by the crowd to draw straws,
but unfortunately for the widower, the
lady who drew the long straw was al
ready mortgaged and hence of no
avail, but the girls had their fun all the
same. Straws are sometimes valuable
however, to show which way the wind
blows.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
The Purity of the Ballot.

Thomas B. Coursey, of Frederick.
one of the best known men Of the
county has been life long defender of
the ballOt-bOx. lie commenced writ
ing against the vice of tampering with
the purity of the ballot 80 years ago
and in communications to the press
the Milford BeGc0n in 1850 the Smyrna
TIMES in 1858, the PeRinsuiai Netcs in
1869 and the DeimUdredn in 1SS3-he
has continuously raised his voice for
the purity of the ballot.
In 1858 in letter to the Smyrna
TINES, Mr.. Coursey gives a history Of
the evil. lie thinks that il originated
from the custom Of the party paying tax
cS of their own men; this was consider
ed as enabling them to vote their sen
timents. But politicians soon cOnclud-
ed that a person who had 50 little ~
gard for the elective franchise, as not
To provide seventy or eighty cents to
pay their taxes, had very little semti-
ment i'll the matter and would for IL
| triiie vote the opposite ticket" This
trltle more was given, and each cleo
| ton became trlle more "until the
sum paid for votes tempted men occu-
pying respectable positions in society
to reason with themselves about the
propriety of making little money in a
very easy way. Thus the number of
| purchasable votes increased, until, it is
said, twenty thousand dollars were
spent during the last campaign in this
little State" One comfort we can de-
rive from this, things are no worse now
than they We're in 1858; we may hope
that they are little better.
Mr.. Coursey's letter published in the
Del0Cmedn in 1888, and his plan for
checking bribery by enclosing the poll
ing window and allowing no one but
the voter and challengers to be present
are doubtless familiar to our readers
Like the uniform ballot law, which
Mr.. Coursey was one of the first to re
commend, this would make the pur-
chasing of votes very uncertain busi
ness; but the evil will never be cured
until men acknowledge that the bri.
berry of an ignorant voter is as mean IA.
stealing from blind man.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

II is not without deep regret that
we part with DR.. VIM. H. Purnell from
the affairs of our State and Peninsula,
be having accepted the presidency of a
large female college in Maryland, and
thus in vacating the post he has held
as president of Delaware College for
the past fifteen years, he becomes lost
to the State. Aside from his connec-
tion with the college, which has been
characterized by both dignity and
scholarship, he has been commanding
figure in not only the scholastic inter-
est of our State in the various depart
ments Of advanced education, but also
in the high moral issues intended for
the improvement and elevation of the
people at large. In all the qualities
that go to make up a high type of
manhood the trustees of the college
may congratulate themselves if they
can find a man to fill his place.
In fact the Trustees have no easy
task ahead of them. The changes have
been radical-a new president, new
board Of professors with one exception
Prof. BentOn-and the abolition OF
co-education which has existed for
thirteen years. The admittance of fe-
male students has had its strong oppo.
sers for the past several years and they
have finally triumphed. Eleven.
tweIfths of the graduates have beer
males, entirely disproportioned it wa.
argued to make up for the loss of those
who would come were it entirely SCI
apart to the young men. 1t is sincerely
to be hoped that the new order of thing
which it is designed to set on foot il
September will work for the institution
the prosperity its friends so much de
sire
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
New Advertisements.

The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Special Town Election.
Time Table-Delaware, Maryland &
Virginia Railroad.
Peach Baskets-Tschudy & Cats.
Lessee's First Grand Excursion to
Woodland Beach.
Fourth of July at Woodland Beach.
Daily Line between Smyrna and
Philadelphia.
AReduction in Clothing-Brownings.
Very Low Prices-J. B. Cooper.
Harden Hand Grenades-J. b. Coop
er.
For the Fourth-Jobn Winter.
Watches, Clock, Jewelry, &c.-J.
Frank Alice, Dover.
Cows For Sale-Wm. A. Cummins.
Auction Sale of Watches, &c.
Flowers at Cost-Wm. Beck.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
MORTON, DEL, June 80, 1885.
Letter from CLAYTON.

The cool wave and rain that closes
up II dry, heated June must find accep-
tance with most people, farmers par
ticularly. Last week | found them ali
in the midst of harvesting at Massev's
iMillington, &c, while about here they
have fairly commenced this wee;
We have y poor show for fruit this
year as compared with the lower parts
Of the State. In consequence of this
many of the commission men of Phila.
delPhia, New York, and lesser cities
are making second visit, and Gull
Of them from the Bingham House reg.
ister the following: A. S. Phillips.
William Wanser, once the Peach King:
L. g. Bradley, A. S. Cook, G. &. Cus6,
man, Curtis f.. Mapes, Noel Davis and
l.. Shanley Davis.
Frequent complaints are made bv
parties who not being posted fall into
a dis"""naahle mistake through the
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

THE committee in charge have made
arrangements for the Annual Press ex-
cursiOn on July 25th, the route being
down the Peninsula to Old Point Com
fort, thence to Baltimore on the Bay
line and from thence to Washington,
the time occupied being five or six
days. This will be a new and no doubt
a very enjoyable trip to the members
of the association.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
Reunion at Rehoboth.

The Grangers of the State will hold
Il reunion and picnic at RehOboth, July
22nd, 23rd and oath. An invitation has
been extended to the Patrons in New
Jersey and Maryland to participate.
Public meetings will be held each day
and interesting lectures are expected
from Mortimer Whitehead and others
well known in this State. The commit
tee are arranging for low rates and ex-
cursiOn tickets good for the week, also
for an excursion train. All who wish
to visit this delightful resort are invi.
ted to attend. Full particulars at an
early date.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

THERE is an unusual actively in
building in Chicago, so active that GER
tain labOrers are commanding n pre-
MUM, the erection Of the numerous
new buildings being in the main for
the investment of surplus funds. Why
it is 50 invested is thus stated:
People, you know, must put their
money into something. They cannot
keep it by them, or thieves would steal
it. 1t is not worth placing it in bank
where it will draw hardly any interest,
and where it would be at the mercy OF
some speculating cashier who was
familiar with the through route to
Canada. If you buy stock OF
bonds there is no assurance of divi.
dends or interest. If is put into new
building you have something substan-
tial to show for it. 1t is a form Oi
property that cannot run away; you
can always see it if you want to, and
even if it does not make immediate re
turns that are satisfactory in market
value .tis sure to advance with the frs
return of brisk times. Besides yOU
can always raise money on it as readi
~ as you can on railroad stocks. Tha
is the philosophy of the whole matter
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

THE daily papers of the last week
have given as much space to the boat
race between the crews of Harvard
and Yale Colleges as though it decided
some material contest involving great
issue. The only thing decided, how
ever, beyond the fact that the Harvard
boys were this time the winner was,
that the heavy weights are not the
best pullers, because their wind gives
out first. The man of 1GO pounds is
found safer to rely on than the one OF
1S0 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
MS-SUBsCRIPTION-O year $500 III advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Gents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
Peninsula Real Estate Brokers and
Collecting Agency.

Farms, Houses and Lots taken for Sale or Rent
All Kinds of accounts and bills collected mort
gageS negotiated and money to loan. All bnsi
ness lntrusted with us shall have prompt attention
We snail DO all in 0nr power to seek hrst-elfsS i'm
vestments and sell ali property given ms III tho
very pest advantage. We hope by our prompt
~ > ana our endeavoTs to do our duty as A Real
Esea1e brokerage, 20 merit part of your patron-
age Have employed best of counsel for aivica
J. II. PRIMROSE & Co. SMYRNA Del
es,..s,, Office over Post Ofice
be closed qpt at bargain, N''''''' "'ii
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

THE death of Emperor William, of
Germany, which is deemed likely to
occur any day, it is thought will make
an important change in the politics of
Europe by bringing about close alli-
ance between England and Germany,
the wife of the Crown Prince who sue
ceeds to the throne, being a daughter of
Queen Victoria.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
INTPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage Express and Carriage Hire and stop at the
Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot
Elegant rooms fitted up at a cost of one million
dollars, reduced to Sl.0O and upwards per day
European plan. Elevator. Restaurant supplied
with the best. Horse cars stages and elevated
railroad to all depOts. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at
amy other first-class hotel in the city. aug l3-1y
J. Z. Carter has engaged Joseph
Stephenson, an experienced paper
hanger, to take charge of his papering
department for the season. He is
ready for business.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
GRAIN. &c.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
MARRIAGES.

DEVLIN-VINCENr.--At St Paul's Church, Will
mington, June 23rd, by Rev. f. j. Redman.
James r. Devlin and Miss Nellie j. Vincent for
merly of Dover.
DlLL-COOPER.-AtC Cedar Grove Farm the resi-
dence of J. w. Cooper, June 18th, by Rev. G. ].
Smith, John c. Dill, of Willow Grove, and Miss
Mary S. Cooper.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
CLYDE
Time Table and Price of Tickets:

Arrive az Cape May at 10 NJ, returning. leave
Gape May at P. NJ, giving hours at the Canes
me delaware Railroad, North and Sonth. and
me Delaware 4 Chesapeake Railroad. Fast ard
west, makes close connection at Clayton morn
ing ana evening. Excellent MUSIC on the hoat
Also, refreshments, Breakfast, Dinner and sun.
per. Passengers from Harrington and Stations
NOrth as far as Clayton; also, from Faston and
stations east as far as Clayton viii take the early
morning train; they eau return by the evensnsr
tfaln irom Clayton. Excursion tickets M re-
duced rates. ~ ~
FRED. GFRKFR Irssrr
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
FRED. GERKER. LESSEE.

A great storm of wind and rain ragged
Tor twelve hours on Saturday i'm In-
diana and Illinois. Great damage was
done to Property in different. places,
and the crops also suffered.
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01
DEATHS.

CAMPBELL.-At Clayton, June 26th, Emma 2
wife of Vim. J. Campbell, in her 36th year
MCCOY.-In this town, June 22nd, Louis. infant
son OF Louis NJ. and Maggie Mccoy, aged l
year, month and days
Smyrna times., 1885-07-01

BERRIES AND PEACHEs.-Th Phila-
delphia Ledger says: Delaware is send
ing in black and red raspberres to
market in limited quantities-th form
er selling at II cents and the latter at
30 cents per quart. WhOrtleberries
from North Carolina are in full supply
at 9 and IL cents per quart. A few
blackberries from the same State have
been received, but not sufficient in
quantity to warrant quoting. Peaches
from Georgia and South Carolina are
coming forward freely. They are OF
varied qualities, a wholesale dealer
quoting them at from 80 cents to So a
crate.