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Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
A "Hull-less Oats" Decision.

One of the important "hull-less oats"
notes cases was decided in Kent Co.,
Md, court. This was the case of Me-
ginnis VS.. johnson. The latter gave
note of 500 in payment of ten bushels
of oats. At the same time he received
a paper in the form of contract
which bound the Grain and Cereal
Company of Carroll county to sell for
the said johnson twenty bushels of
oats at $40 per bushel, so that the oats
and the contract were the considera-
ton for the note. This note fell into
the hands of Mr.. Joseph Megiunis, of
Queen Anne's who obtained from
Johnson a second note for $50 in lieu
of the original 500 note. The court
gave judgment in favor ofJOhnson, and
imposed all the costs upon Meginnis,
declaring that the whole transaction
was u fraud, and the holder of the note
had knowledge thereof as shown by
the evidence.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
A Diplomatic Coachman.

A Washington special says: Albert
Hawkins, the executive cOachman is
brOad-minded philosopher. Like the
sun he shines for all. As the White
House coach was standing in front of
the porticO yesterday morning a gen.
tleman came up, looked at the horse
with a critical eye, and remarked:
THAT is not as good team as Cleve-
lands is it?"
Albert's black face was covered with
an expression of unutterable disgust,
and he said:
"NOw, boss, you ought to know
more than to be saying such things
like that to me. You'll get me in
trouble. The other day 1 was standing
out here and some ladies came along,
and one of them says, albert 1 am
glad that President Harrison kept you
in your old place. Thank you mum,
says 1, for your Kindness Then she
says, Albert, Mrs. Harrison is not as
pretty lady as Mrs. Cleveland, is
she?' There were lots of people
standing around listening to what she
was saying to me and what was say
ing to her, and 1 tho't 1 would fall of
the box; but 1 just drew myself up
and said, Madam, 1 amt no judge o.
| women"
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

It is not often that a rooster has any
particular desire to take bath, but a
few days ago Port Dram, N. j., bird
showed that, under the pressure of
necessity, he could swim like a duck.
He was chased by dog to the edge of
the Morris canal, and, seeing no other
mode of escape, he jumped In. The
dog followed, but the rooster, using
both wings and feet as propellers,
forged rapidly through the water. An
eyewitness reports that the winged
one was clearly the faster swimmer,
and when he struggled up the opposite
bank the dog was bad second. The
triumphant rooster stood upon the
shore and crowed for over q minute
and, while thus indulging in self.lau
dation' the dog landed and almost sue
ceeded in catching him by the tail
He saved himself by huttering into 9
tree.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
Delaware's Contingent.

The Delaware contingent at the
great parade in New York, on Tues
day, was a conspicuous feature of the
occasion. The first Regiment had the
right of line of the second division,
comprising the militia of the different
States, and Governor Biggs, who led
Delaware's National Guard, mounted
on a spirited charger which he rode
like centaur, was a target for the
continued ovation of the assembled
multitudes. The press notices of Del
aware's troops and Delaware's Gov
ernOr were quite hattering Some are
here given:
Little Delaware came first, Governor
Biggs at the head of her delegations.
The gray-haired governor set an ex-
ample for all the governors after him
to follow by riding his horse as if he
and the animal were one and by lift
ing his hat in salute with the bravest
courtesy. New York is not used to
these things, and the spectacle fairly
upset the crowd. Gov. Biggs' staff
trooped gallantly after him, and then
Colonel Marshall led past his First
Regiment, and Captain Rice the B
troop of Delaware's cavalry.-Phila-
deLphia Press.
The flowing white locks and demon
strative bowling to the right and left
by Gov. Biggs, of Delaware, elected
hearty rounds of cheers from the
densely-packed stands along the route.
Senator Higgins, who was next TO the
Presidents party on the reviewing
stand, pointed eagerly out to Vice
president Morton the Delaware dis
play, which was very creditable.-
Philadelphia Record.
Delaware sent one regiment of in
fantry and a cavalry troop. Governor
Biggs rode at the head of the line, a
tall, dashing figure, his long white
hair floating in the wind. He lifted
his hat constantly in response to the
cheers he aroused, and was easily the
most conspicuous figure in this divis-
ion.-N Y Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
A Decision of Interest to
Farmers.

The decision rendered BY the Su-
preme Court of Pennsylvania decides a
case in which hundreds of farmers
throughout Eastern PENNSYLVANIA are
interested. This was the case of Gere.
Platt & Johnson, vs.. John Unger, a
suit originally tried in the courts Of
Berks county. 1t arose out of the
transaction of the famous Bohemian
Oats Association, which at one time
had branches and did an extensive
business all over that section of the
State. Its mode of operation was TO
sell its Bohemian oats to farmers. guar
anteeing to sell their product to the
amount of twice the number of BUSH
els purchased, at $40 per bushel. The
offer was accepted by hundreds Of
farmers, but the association was una
bic to fill its contract, and the aggre-
gate of the money lost by farmers in
Pennsylvania was some time ago esti-
mated to have been 10000 The case
just decided arose in the following
way: In December, 1885, Unger
bought 80 bushels Of the oats from
Irving Becker, representative of the
Bohemian Oats Association. and paid
for them with a prOmissOry note FOR
$500, due on April !, 1887. At the
same time Becker gave Unger a bond
of the association, agreeing to sell 80
bushels of Bohemian oats for him al
$40 a bushel. Unger's note finally
came into the hands of the plaintiffs.
who are manufacturers of agricultural
implements at OswegO. n. Y. The 80
bushels of oats which Unger bought of
course produced only an ordinary crop
and even on that crop Unger never re-
ceived any money, having delivered
the oats, withOus receiving payment,
to the person to whom the association
had sold them. To the suit upon the
note Unger filed aflidavits alleging
these facts, and the Berks County
Court refused to grant judgment. This
the Supreme Court now sustains.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
DON'T

get into the habit of taking medicine for every
little imaginary trouble Nature often reminds
us by slight shocks that we have transgreSsed
the laws of hygiene, and that our conduct in this
respect needs correction. In such cases prOphy-
lGctics are more eficaciOus than therapeutics.
But there are physical antagOulsms which 1t is
folly to neglect. Clearly defined disease Tequir'
ing prompt ana speclhc treatment-ot these
lntermlttcntS chills and fever-are the most
common, and of the remedies proposed some are
so nauseous as to be unfit for weak stomachs
while others disastrOuSly affect the head and
nervous system. From such heroic remedies the
disguised sufferer turns to LOwbers Brazilian
vegetable Pills (e egantly sugar coated ana hnds
immediate relief, without any physical disturb
auce whatever from the action ut the medicine.
This IL the secret of the immense popularity Of
these Pills.
zone Pill usually cures me of headache, TO
which am suhject."-A. W SMALL, Lincoln, Del.
"They cause natural evacuation of the bowels
without any of the diSagreeable effects common
to other medicines, ] use them for costiyenesS,
f. KNIGHT, 5O9 Commerce street, Philadelphia.
Peter Smith, Esq +, formerly manufacturer IN
Philadelphia, now residing on his farm near
Hazlettyille, Del, furnishes us strong testimo-
NAL ofthe transcendenJ virtues OF this remedy.
He says
Dear Sr-I was anl ictei with fever and ague
from August, 1887, to February of this year loool
tried all sorts Of chill cures without avail, and
grew so emaciated and weak that | could not
get upstairs In February l began the use OF
your Brazilian Pills, and before | had taken hall
the box | was so far recovered that / could use
the Mall and Wedges. l am now april 30l, in
'uptOp' condition. l have had dyspepsia all my
lifa, but since taking these pills every symptom
has disappeared, my mind and memory in sym
pathy with the body is clearer and more active
-PETER SMITH
so Pills in a box (sugar-coated) 80 cents. Fol
sale by Druggists and Dealers.
Lowber's Worm LOzenges,
Pleasant to the taste, cordial to the stomach A
reliable Worm destroyer, excellent for bilious
ness in children-3j in a box, . cts. Druggist
| and dealers
None nenline lpitloMt the fac.simile siqnaLnre Of
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
Sussex Members Caught !?
THE STATE CAN GET $50 ACRES FOR
$1,000.

S0,OOO.
As the legislative smoke clears away
the result of the session which ended
Friday week is gradually being made
known. The latest story is that the
Sussex county people somehow put
their foot in it" when they added an
amendment to the Insane Asylum bill,
providing for the purchase of the Sus-
sex insane department by the State.
The price fixed by the act was $4,000,
and now it is said that a literal inter-
probation of the act would include the
farm of $50 acres upon which the
building stands. The farm is worth
about 100000 and the other day sew
eral members of the Legislature ex-
pressed the belief that the State, if it
wished, could claim all the land and
only pay the specified $1,000. There
was considerable smiling over the
possibility.
A Kent member said that when the
purchase of the insane department Ol
that county was suggested to be pur-
chased with the New Castle and Sus'
sex buildings, he asked a member o
the Levy Court of Kent: do you
people not use a portion of your insane
buildings for paupers?" Yes" wa:
the reply. "Well, what would you dc
if the State bought the building p
asked the representative. Il do moi
know" replied the Levy COurtman
Il never thought of it,"
The Kent amendment was killed.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
The President Decides Every
thing.

The whole trouble about appoint
ments is in the fact that the President
carefully investigates and decides upon
every important appointment himself.
While his Cabinet pass upon them pri-
marily, they practically decide moth
ing and the President decides every
thing. This applies to all Cabinet Off
GERS out of necessity. 1t applies most
forcefully with those who are crowded
and pressed by old political friends to
pay off personal obligations. The
President is entirely cordial with
Blaine, but he does not mean that his
administration should become legatee
to Blaine's many aud often tangled
obligations. Postmaster General Wan
amaker, on the other hand, has no pO
litical obligations out, no protested
promiseses from old battles, and hi
and others of the Cabinet who are sim
ilarly situated begin and end by fairl!
executing the wishes of their Chief.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is so well known and so popular
as 10 need no special mention. All who have
used Electric Bitters sing the same song Of praise
"A purer medicine does not exist ana ~ Is guar
will cure all diseases OF the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, B0ils, Salt kheum ana ana
other affections caused by impure blood.-Mlll
drive Malaria from the system and prevent as
well as cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure OF
Headache, Constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteep
or money refnnded.--Price 90 cents ana Sl.uO per
bottle at Jas. p. Honecher's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

With the close of the last of the
great centennial celebrations of events
connected with the organization of our
own government, public attention is
likely to return again to the PROPOSE
tion to celebrate properly in 1892, the
4OOth anniversary of Columbus first
voyage to America. The only definite
plan thus far proposed is that Of a
great international exposition to be
held at Washington. Such an exposi-
ton, if it could be made to display
particularly tho enormous develop
ment of the continent chat Columbus
first practically opened to European
civilization, would furnish the most
satisfactory method of observing the
anniversary of the continents dis
covery.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

1t is interesting, says the New York
Tribune, to see the young man from
the country who keeps hold of the
hand of his girl from early morn until
dewy eve, apparently under the i'm
preston that she is in imminent dan
ger of being kidnapped by some bold.
bad GOthamite.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
I. conrumntion Inournhlei !

Read the following: Mr. c. r. Morris, Newark
Ark says "Was down with Abscess OF Lungs,
and friends aud physicians pronounced mo an
Incurable Consumptive. Began taking DIT.
Kings New Discovery nor Consumption am now
on my third bottle, aud able 20 oversee the work
on my farm. Il 1.-THE finest medicine ever made.
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had Il
not been for Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption would have died OF Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now In best oi
health" Try il. Sample bottles free at Jas. =
Hoiiecker's Drug Store,
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

The Rev. J. NJ. Williams, who was a
president of the late Wesleyan Female
College of Wilmington, has been trans
ferred from New Hampshire NJ. F..
Conference to New England Southern
Conference and is stationed at St.
Paul's Church, Fall River Massaehu-
sets. He is recovering from a three
months illness and will spend two
months in Europe during the coming
summer
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

Mr.. Bates another Of the Samoan
Commissioners are objects Of criticism
In Berlin because they sought to walk
the royal round in frock coats. "The
first qualification for American diplo-
macy y comments the New York World,
ais a swallow-tailed coat"
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

The expenses Of the New York CEN
tennial viii aggregate upward Of half
a million dollars. The receipts for
the sale of privileges, grand stand, ball
and banquet tickets, &C., will probably
amount to nearly one-third the cost OF
the great celebration.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
ConsumnrIen surely Cured.

To THE EDTrOR-Please inform your readers
that have a positive remedy for the above nam-
ed disease. By its timely use thousands Of hope
less cases have been permanently cured. shall
any Of your readers who have consumption II
they viii send me their express and poStofice
T. a. sLOcUM' N. C.. lsI Pearl st.. New York.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

Now that the centennial cyclone
has passed, let's all settle down to bus
mess and endeavOr to make the Re-
public during the next hundred years
worthy of all the nice things that have
been said of it.-NeW York World.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

Women cheered during the civic pa
rade in New York when they saw Pres
ident Harrison decline glass Of wine
offered him bv the conductor Of one OF
the German "aoats.N
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

Secretary Blaine has granted Perry
Belmont leave Of absence to go to the
Paris Exposition. These two Mr.. BIS
seem to have forgotten and forgiven
all old scores.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

The Indiana Of South America be-
lieve that the devil assumes the form
Of fy. If this be true, what myriads
of devils make the seacoast Of New
Jersey their home in the summer
time
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

"And what will you do. now that
poor Flossie is gomez Sibyl. mourn
ing the demise of favorite poodle:
"Ishall marry I"
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

''Coin is round it is made to roll
away p says the spendthrift. "Coin is
fat, it is made to pile mp" says the
miser.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

Mr.. Giddy-Thsy have always told
me that glass of wine sustained a
man, yet 1 have drunk more than
forty and can't keep on my feet.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08
SEEDS.

ONE hundred and five years ago David Land
" reth commenced the business Of rearing Gar
den Seeds for sale, and was the first in this
country to pursue is on a systematic plan. His ef
forts eminently successful-secured public conf
dence, and established for his produce reputa-
ton unapproached by the other seeds sold in
America. The concern thus founded has passed
to the third generation the present propretors Of
Bloomsdale, with whom it has been leading
object 20 perpetuate the professional reputation
of the founder. The establishment continued on
principles laid down by its founder has been
gradually enlarged, increasing with the growing
wants Of the country, aud continues to be by
far the most extensive in the Union, supplying o
large share of the demand in the United States
and exporting to Europe. Asia and Africa, West
Indies South and Central America, Mexico and
Oceanica. Catalogue published in seven different
languages. Our new Catalogue for 1889 now
ready. containing descriptive lists Of novelties
and standard sorts, with 72 photograph ilustra-
tions Of choice vegetables, with culture instrue'
| tions and recipes for preparation and cooking
Sent free to all applicants.
LANDRETH & SONS
Implement and Seed Warehouse,
Nos. 2f and 23 south Sixth Street, or
Delaware Ave. and Arch sts., Phila
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

In tearing down the Davis block, at
Warren, wOrmen found in Williams
restaurant a stuffed crane, which some
wag took to the river and set ahOat.
In three minutes, by the town clock,
a dozen duck hunters were at the
river, blazing away at the strange bird
which held up its head and sailed Sc
renely on. After much powder had
been burned some of the spOrtsmen
got on" and folding their guns be-
meath their coats, they stole home by
unfrequented streets.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

Apparel does not make the man, bnt
his first pair Of trousers makes the
small boy man, at least in his own
estimation.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

The prospects for a large peach
crop in South Jersey were never better,
it is said.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

An army of $4,000 volunteer soldiers
has been gathered in New York City
last week. That is the largest army
ever assembled at any one point in
this country in time of peace. The
event has been deemed of sufficient
importance by foreign powers TO justi-
fly the sending of special officers TO
observe rnd report upon it. To our
own military authorities it has given
the opportunity study carefully the
facilities for the prompt collection and
transportation of an amp to a threat
ened point on the sea coast. To the
country at large it has given a striking
illustration of the vast reserve force of
the FatiOn. To the militia itself it has
given an opportunity for comparison
Of systems and discipline that cannot
but be of the greatest value.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

A New Hampshire paper makes the
assertion that One-third of the product
of the farmers labor is destroyed by
insect pests, and it is very probable
that there is more truth than fiction in
the statement, as the number and va
rieties of insects seem to increase every
year. This paper suggests that if fires
are lighted at night, thousands upon
thousands of these pests could be de-
strOyed by their well known tendency
to fly into a fame. This plan might
prove successful in destroying some of
them, but the most effectual means is
to encourage the propagation of insec-
tivOrOus birds and prevent their de-
structiOn.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-08

where the style and fit of Clothing are SUI
perior to any in the State, and prices are
the lowest. Look here, you can see if we
are not on the pinacle of success as fair and
square dealers.
We have Suits for Children in kits.
Two and three piece Suits, short and
long Pants, from $1.5Oup; for Youths,
from SO up; for Men, from So up; and
a full line of goods to order from 500
per Suit up to the finest.
When you are in town, call at our Store,
if for nothing more than to rest and make
it your stopping place while here.
Ms~A Ball and Bat, or Pigs in
Glover, given with each Boys
Suit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-15
THEIR OPENING NIGHT.
The County Democracy Have a Festive
Time at Their Dedication.

The County Democracy Have a Festive
Time at Their Dedication.
The members of the County Democracy
celebrated the opening of their new club
rooms in the Mellon bank building last
night Fully 500 persons were present
w. ]. Bremen, Esq, Chairman of the Demo-
cratic County Committee, made the opening
address. He reviewed the history of the or
ganization and eomplimented it on its adher
ence to the true principles Of Democracy
The speech was followed by an invitation to
the visitors to the festive board which was
spread in the former meeting room of the
club.
Upon refreshing themselves after the dough-
ty little chairman's remarks, the company re-
turned to the main assembly room where they
listened to an address delivered by the Presf-
dent of the Association. Dennis ]. Boyle The
following programme was then rendered:
Song, Mcclellan Quartet; overture, Royal
Ruadrille Band; specialties, Leon ]. Long;
song Marguerite ]. o. Poland; recitation.
William p. Clinton; song 'sIhe Warrior Bold"
George Williams; recitation, James Callaghan;
song. Let Me Like a Soldier Fall" H L.
Aland: piano recitation, William Schmidt:
song, Lewis Quartet; song, "fou Will Re-
member Ne" h. B. Meldon; recitation, Charles
V. Lewis.
The old quarters of tine club were too small
Tor the large and growing membership. so that
1t became necessary to secure the large room
in the rear of the second floor. This has been
handsomely papsred carpeted and furnished
The old meeting room will be used as a smok.
ing and committee room, and will be supplied
with sideboard and refreshments for the use
of members.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-15
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday.
DIED.

ANDERSON-On Tuesday. May IA, 1889
MARY JANE MCBRIDE MAY, daughter OF
James and Annie Anderson. aged II years.
Funeral services at the residence of her pa.
rents, Hazelwood avenue. on THURSDAY, May
16. at 1:3O P. M. Interment private. 2
BOYER-On Tuesday morning, May IA, at
$50 o'clock, ADAM BOYER, aged Is years,
months and 8 days.
Rest in Peace.
Funeral from his fathers residence, 172 Nc
C1ure avenue, Allegheny, on THURSDAY
AFTERNOON at 23O. Friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend. 2
DEFLEY-At lakewood, on Monday, MAY 13,
1889, at ll:45 A. NJ, BRIDGET, daughter of John
and Margaret Defey, in the 18th year of her
age.
Interment at Grafton, Pa. on WEDNESDAY,,
May Is. at 10 NJ Friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend. 2
FLANNERY-On Tuesday, May IA, 1889, at
Ia. NJ, RAYMOND, youngest son of James ].
ami Hattie E. Flannery, aged years, z months
and days
Funeral from the family residence, 54l Grant
sire t, on THURSDAY at 23O Pm.
MELDRUM-On Monday May I3, 1889, at 6
o'clock A. M, EMMA MELDRUM, aged "a
Funeral from her late residence, liz Forty
third street. on WEDNESDAY, May Is, at 2
o'clock P. NJ. Friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
MCGINESS-At Sewickley on Tuesday. Nav
IA, 1889, at 8l0 P. M, FRANCES EMMA, Youngest
daughter of w. L. and Emma G. McGiness,
aged 10 years months Is days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
ROBINSON-On Tuesday, May IA. 1889. at 9
P. M, ANDREW ROBINSON, late of Company
B. One Hundred and Twenty-third Pennsylva-
mia Volunteers aged 81 years.
Funeral from his late residence, Grazer street.
Brushton, on THURSDAY at 2 P. NJ Friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend.
SPEAKER-On Tuesday morning Nav IA.
1889, at SIS o'clock, s. II. SPEAKER, at his resi-.
dence, Is Tustin street.
Funeral will take place THURSDAY, Nav I6.
Services at Zion's Evangelical Church, High
street, between Wylie and Webster avenues.
at p. M. Friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend.
WIBLE-On Sunday, May II at Il:9O P. NJ.
Mrs. CHARLOTTE WHILE.
Funeral will take place from her late resi-
dence, Shaler township, on WEDNESDAY, May
10, at lO O'Clock A. NJ
WELLER-At her residence, SO Kirkpatrick
avenue, Allegheny, on Monday, May l3. 1889. at
8:45 p. NJ, CATHERINE HECK, wife of Jacob
Weller, aged SO years.
Funeral on WEDNESDAY, May Is, at o'clock
P. NJ. Friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend.