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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

WHATEVER the missionary collection
taken at the Methodist Church, SIM
day was, it came near being $1,000 less
by one of those little incidents now
and then occurring for which no one
is responsible, but which often effect
results materially. The gentleman in
question folded the note heatly in the
envelope which had been furnished,
and put it in his pocket with the Fsgu-
lar envelope containing the weekly
contribution. On reaching the church
he found the latter envelope was in his
Docket but the other one was gone,
where or how he could not tell, but he
sent his son back home to see II 1t had
possibly been left there. Returning
without it, the gentleman went himself,
but with 40 better result. Finally, his
wife suggested be might have dropped it
in the store, where he had stopped to see
after the fire) and acting on the sugges-
ton, be repaired there at one to find it
living on the hearth Of the stove where
it had dropped from bis pocket, not
vet having had time TO get roasted.
The note thus reached the destiaation
intended by good fortune that does
not always follow IN similar circpm-
stances,
Rev. r, K. Stephenson left last week
for Port Deposit, Md, to attend the
funeral Of his mother, Mrs. Agnes
Stephenson, who died in that town on
Monday night. aged "a years, and was
buried ct Hopewell Cemetery, on Fri
day. Six children survive her, one oil
them Mrs. Roberta Matlack, being also
of this town. The Port Deposit Fress
in speaking Of the death says; "Sbe
had been spending some weeks with
her son and daughter, at Smyrna, DEL
from whence she returned last Friday
afternoon. While in Smyrna she was
seized with what was regarded as a
mild attack OF bronchitis. to which she
had been subject for some years. A
physician was summoned and after
a short treatment she seemed to be
much better. But upon Der arrival
AT home she did not feel quite so we'll,
and therefore called ia her family
physician who prescribed for her. Yet
as she was not confined 70 her bed and
was az cheerful as ever nothing SER
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

THE Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at Mrs. T. B. Megear's, Tuesday
evening. January 26th. A full attend
ance is requested.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20
Maryland Items.


Ekton has secured its first fire
apparatus.
The american Union, published at
Denton, has been changed to a five
COLUMN folio,
An active contest oyer the appoint
ment of county treasurer of Kent
county, has begun.
Governor Brown begun his week of
executive work at the official chamber
early Monday morning.
j. s. Jarman, of Goldsborough, Car
Oline county, killed a chicken last
week that had two perfect hearts.
The Rev, p. D. White has heen in
vited by Millington M. E. Church to
return as pastor for the fourth year.
The suit of Peter Miller, against the
P. w. & B. Railrod Company, resulted
in a judgment of non pros. in the
City Court,
The wedding of D. Warren Wilson,
of Wilmington, and Miss Selena l..
Davis, of ElktOn, will take place jan
uary 9th at ElktOn.
Eight funeral services and eight
burials took place at the church at
Brick Meeting House, Cecil county,
on Monday, January II.
/
Captain Bird Lewis, of the oyster
schooner, Lydia Claville, was arrested
on bench warrant for alleged assaults
on his crew, was released on l,O0C
bail for court;
Intelligence has been RECEIVED from
Colorado Springs of the death of Mrs
Sarah H. Morrison, wife of DR.. s. W
Morrison, and sister of Mrs. II. r. ia
mar, of ElktOn,
Rev. J. d. Kemp, pastor of the Still
Pond M. E. Church Saturday last, gave
dinner to the official board of the
three churches under his charge
Still Pond, Union and Betterton.
David s. Ramsdell, Of Denton, hal
brother to the Postmaster of that town
died on Wednesday morning, of the
grippe, aged 70 years. His remains
were taken to LaOna, N. Y, for inter
ment.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Mr.. Gilbert Hagadone anC
Miss Fora Y. Swami, on the 9th inst
The ceremony will take place at la
O'Clock p. m. in the N. -. Church q
Ridgelyr -
Rev. II. Irving Watkins resignation
as pastor Of the ChestertowI
M. +. Church was accepted
by the Conference last FridBS
night to take effect at the next con
ference.
J.J. Nicholson & Sons, bankers, Bal
timOre, closed their doors Thursday
Andrew Nicholson, one Of the sons
dropped dead IN the hank few day
ago. Il was one Of the Oldest bank
ing firms In the State.
Captaia VIM. Burke, Of the oyste
schooner, r. @. Burbank, convicted II
the United States District Court Of tw,
assaults upon members Of his crew, wa
lned $50 Ia each case. Jos. Brady
mate OF the vessel, was acquitted,
The three hundred young ladies o.
the State Normal School, at Baltimore
Of their own sweet will have discarded
the corset and garter as any part o
the home, school or promenading cos
tune, result due TO their training
In physical culture.
Talbot county has ave appolntees Il
In the present legislature as follows
w. S. Merrick, Journal CLERK; W
sydney Easter aud Robert II Hadda
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

THE windows of Mrs. Chas. II. Reg
lister, on Commerce street is attractive
to the passer by, from their handsome
blooms of choice plants.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

PERSONS who have kept q watch on
the weather say there has been but
two full sunny days since the coming
ia of the year.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

A NEW timetable went into effect on
the Delaware road on Monday. The
only change in the north. bound trains
is that the last train leaves at 5.33 in
stead of $50, six minutes earlier. There
is also no change in the south bound
trains until the evening, the one leav-
ing here at $50 being six minutes ear
lier, 5 SO, and the last train reaching
here at $40 instead of SOP. The
accommodation which reached here at
80, has been Withdrawn.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

THIS is a great country. We are
always just holding an election, just
had one. or are in the thrOes of prepa-
ration for one that will be the most
important for veal or woe, end on
which the brightest prosperity or utter
destruction of this country depends
And yet it keeps lighting on its feet
every time. Business joys, on people gel
married, but it seems just now as il
the undertaken was the busiest man il
the community,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

TIE high tides last week interfered
considerable with the muskrat trappeTs.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The laws of Delaware have given
public notice that all children attend
ing the public schools shall be vacci-
mated unless already protected from
small pox by vaccination or by an at
tack of the disease. The time in
which it is required to be done expires
on Jan 22d. At that time all children
who have not been vaccinated are liable
to be prohibited from the schools un-
less they can procure a certificate
that they have been previously yacci
mated or haye had the small pOx
The law further provides, any chill
dren whose parents are unable &c
pay for vaccination, may be VaOcinated
free by physician appointed for thai
purpose by the trustees OF the pOOl
Of the hundred.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The firm of Buchanan & Collins has
been dissolved. Mrs. Collins, retiring,
the firm name hereafter being Buch-
anan & Co.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

If you want to help out your partly
worn suit until the spring with pair of
new pants, you will find a good as
sortment at moderate prices at Edward
G.. Walls.
THE Middletown Transcript calls
the prevalent epidemic which is caus-
ing such a small attendance upon the
church services, "Morbus Sabbaticus."
1t differs Somewhat from the grippe in
that it gets in its strongest work on
Sunday.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

A CONTEMPORARY says it is surpris
ing how many people write miserably,
that with either thought or pains could
do better. The great fault is not put
ting stops between their sentences.
Even those who write a pretty good
cut words short by technical and non
sensical authorizations, so that the
average reader cannot wade through
the crooked mess. There is no use in
learning to write if others cannot read
what you write.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

WHILE Mrs. Geo. n. Raymond was
at Church Sunday, dog got into the
chicken house and killed number of
fowls.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

J.. s. Jarman, of GoldsbOrough. Car.
Oline county, killed a chicken last
week that had two perfect hearts.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Last night brought US another snow
of two or three inches at the end of two
rainy days, and the muTcury down to
I4o. This is very much like winter,
but the worst feature is the very fire.
quent changes from rapid melting to
severe freezing.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

BY a lecture circular received by
last nights mail, from Superintendent
Tindal, we infer that the Kent County
Teachers Institute will be held next
week at Dover, though no announce
ment has been made.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

WE acknowledge from B. D. Evans,
M. D., Of Wilmington, assistant physi-
clan, copy of the annual report of the
Board of Managers of the Maryland
Hospital for the insane. Baltimore; 1.
N. Megargee & Co., 7l6 Chestnut
street Philadelphia, and A. B. Taylor,
mountaineering Co., No. 8 Hague
street New York, Calendars.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The bar room of the Delaware
House, J. G. Armstrong, proprietor,
has been fixed up by the owner in the
most tasty manner. The bar, which is
an elaborate piece of workmanship, is
of antique oak with cherry facings,
while the back against the wall, is of
corresponding finish with large mir
rors. 1t is claimed to be one of the
finest in the state.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The Rev. q. b. White has heen in
vited by MillingtOn NJ. E. Church to
return as pastor for the fourth year.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Governor Brown begun his week of
executive work at the official chamber
early Monday morning.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

TEN days per AnEum is the average
amount of sickness in human life.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Elkton has secured its first fire
apparatus.
The american Union, pull lished at
Denton, has been changed to a five
COLUMN folio,
An active contest oyer the appoint.
ment of county treasurer of Kent
county, has begun.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

IHE 9DtefJalQI0e0B given III Tue
Opera House on Friday evening last
for the benefit of St. Paul Church,
Clayton, THE program Of which was
given in our last issue) was unfOrtun-
ate in coming at the end of a snowy
day, though the snow had ceased ssv-
eral hours before. 1t was of that char
acter to be especially hindering to both
vehicles and pedestrians. For this
or other reasens there we're not more
than one third as many as expected =;
instead of nearly a hundred from
Clayton and vicinity, that was the ben
eficiaTy, there was not dozen outside
of those who took part on the stage
As an entertainment, however, it was
a success. The singing. much of which
was good, would have been manifestly
freer of defects had the singers and
accompanist been better acquainted il
practice. Outside the singing, "Hia
watha's WOOing," illustrated, and the
peak Family" were decidedly enter
tanning.
AN incident in the life Of one of on
citizens indicates possibly more thar
by any other measurement the strOnI
hand that death has played in on
community in the past two years
Some two years ago John Cameron
ST., who is now some distance past hi
four score, was stricken down wit
paralysis. The stroke was . YER
severe one, but be bias rallied from
that and different reverses since, an
shown a vitality that has surprised hi
friends. He had for years maninfestel
in his every day life that heart piet
that is unfailing in its fruits as well a
devotion to his church, and !
his confinement since, being unable t
leave his bed. he has been visited by
large nnmbeT whom he had met in re
ligious and social communion. Thi
brings us to the incident we starte
out to tell. OF the number who hav
visited him, thirty have died since b
was stricken down two years ago.
, would seem an excessive mortuary lis
but it reaches ibis a. enumerated b
his family.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The suit Of Peter Miller, against the
P. w. & B. Railrod Company, resulted
in judgment of non pros. in the
City Court,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

WHEN a great sin is committed in
any community the people are all hOr-
ri6ed. By their horror they mean stO
show how far they are from doing such
thing themselves. But few consider
how much society is to blame for that
dreaful sin. 1t is the duty of society
to teach the ignorant, to dispel the
darkness and close the gateways
through which temptation enters.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

THANKS to those who have respOpde
to the bills we have sent them,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20
Smyrna and Vicinity.

MRS. l.. A. COTToN calls attention
to her fine stock of dry goods.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Talbot county has Eve appolntees 10
In the present legislature rs follows T:
w. S. Merrick, Journal Clerk; W.
sydney Easter aud Robert II Hadda.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

THERE will be a boxing exhibition
at the Skating Rink, on January 18th,
by some of the best boxers and wrest-
lers from Pennsylvania and Delaware,
including the best of the local talent.
THE Peninsula Horticultural Society
which commenced its fifth session yes.
terday in Dover, will hold until to-
morrow evening, discussing many i'm
portant things for the benefit of farmers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

THE Wonders of the Old World will
be the subject of an illustrated lecture,
given in the Opera House on the even
ing of Wednesday, 9th inst, by Prof
l ]. Oliver Moque. The illustrations are
through stereoptican. It will doubt
less be both interesting and instructive.
STEVE DEMBY, a cOlOred man on the
/ farm of z. Beck had very severe kick
| Monday on the side of his head by a
mule leaving the imprint of the shoe
above the jaw. If be bad been little
further from the animal so as to haye
received the full effect of the kick, it
would nearly have taken his head off.
/ THE annual meeting Of the stockhol-
ders 10 the Philadelphia & Smyrna
Transportation Co., was held yester-
day. The following named were
elected directors for the year 1872
John H. Hofecker, b. F. TruaE, J.. X.
Stats, A. l.. Hudson, A. r. Jardine.
John III. Hofecker was elected Presi.
dent and A. e. Jardine, Secretary and
Treasury for the present year.
ICE, heat, rain anu SuoN was pue
+ topic generally discussed last week,
The Chilean complication, the talk Of
war. the silver question. the Presiden'
tial election and the situation at Wash
ington took q back seat to the weather
. and this is not TO be marvelled at. Five
( days Of rain, fog and slush made things
: about as miserable as could be imag
lned. Every person that one meets
D complains OF illness in his family. The
Q physicians are doing more business
r than they can easily attend to.
TIE unexpected snow that fell from
two until eleven o'clock Friday morn
}. ing. though the ground was wet ant
? muddy, was from four to Ave inches
a deep. If it had fallen on froZer
ground, it would have made q fine season
!, Of sleighing. AS it was, quite a pun
! Der of people, young people OF thu
! town and farmers from the country
: were tempted for first ride, though j
was fairly good only in spots, ever
after the freeze of Friday night. Thu
8 streets were quite lively on Saturday
Il but the sun OF Sunday and drizzle 0
q Monday made II entirely nn9t.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The wedding of D. Warren Wilson,
of Wilmington, and Miss Selena l..
Davis, of Elkton, will take place jan
uary 9th at ElktOn.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Eight funeral services and eight
burials took place at the church at
Brick Meeting House, Cecil county,
on Monday, January II.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

The three hundred young ladies Of
the State Normal School, at Baltimore,
Of their own sweet will have discarded
the corset and garter as any part Of
the home, school or promenading cos
tune, a result due TO their training
In physical culture.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

way, Committe clerks; Joseph B. Har-
ringtOn, Messenger to President Sen
ate; T. Mexican Metre, Page.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Captain Bird Lewis, of the oyster
schooner, Lydia Claville, was arrested
on bench warrant for alleged assaults
on his crew, was released on $1,000
bail for court;
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1892-01-20

Intelligence has been RECEIVED from
Colorado Springs of the death of Mrs.
Sarah H. Morrison, wife of DR.. s. W.
Morrison. and sister of Mrs. r. f. ia
mar, of ElktOn,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-03-26
THOSE DUEL LETTERS.
Their Publication Came About Through
Edward Fox.

Their Publication Came About Through
Edward Fox.
New YoRK, March 26. The latest de-
velopment in the Drayton-
trouble is that the publication of the let
ters on the duel issue came about
through Mr.. Edward Eox, aud that bis
fellow second, Harry Vane Milbank,
may call him out for his breach OF faith
Mr. Milbank has cabled to the Due de
Morny for a copy Of the letter he sent TO
the Duke containing the hypothetical
question on which was based the opinion
that Mr.. Borrowe need not fight.
Neither he nor Mr.. Drayton's friends,
however, would talk about the mysteri-
ious letter OF Mr. Drayton which, it is
said, has not been published, and which,
it is alleged, is a scorching arraignment
of Borrowe.
Both principals are still in the city and
both disclaim any idea of going away for
the present. There is little fear that
there will be any encounter between
them here. 1t is only question of time,
according to both parties, when a fuller
statement of the whole affair will have
to be made public
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-03-26
TWO CHINESE FIgNps.
They Conspired to Kill Ships Crew and
steal the Vessel.

They Conspired to XIII ships Crew ana
steal the Vessel.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, March ga hor-
rible story of mutiny at sea was devel-
oped when the ship Annie NJ. Stall ar
rived here.
The Chinese cook and steward had
conspired to murder the captain and his
wife, and when the plot was discovered
a series of revolving incidents occurred.
The captain says that the steward,
Aw Sing, was put in irons three weeks
ago because of signs of insanity. Cook
John Quong begged for Aw Sings re-
lease.
Then the men began prowling about
the ship at night On Tuesday last, the
mate rushed into the captains cabin and
said the cook was being killed by the
steward in the galley. Both men were
found on the floor, and the steward,
with knife and cleaver, WAS actually
chopping his countryman to pieces.
After the men were separated the cook
confessed that they had intended to kill
all the officers amp crew and seize the
captains wife and vessel. The cook
weakened at the last moment, which led
to the fight.
The steward took poison and died. Dr.
NJ orrow boarded the ship ana found the
cook in a mutilated condition and dying.
The Cinnamon had had no provocation
whatever.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-03-26

WHEELING, W. Va, March 26.-An ex-
press package containing $1,000, sent
here by the United States Express Com
pany several days ago from Long Run,
w, Va, was rihed of 5000. The seals
We're very eleverly broken, and the $500
extracted and again sealed. The package
was sent by j. Connolly to priest here
for the latter to invest for him, Who
the guilty party is is not known, but
suspicion rests on an employe of the
company here who has been living rather
extravagantly. Detectives are on the
casa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-03-26
BRUTAL TREATMENT
Hardships Endured by AdirOn'
dack Railroad Laborers.
A NUMBER FRoZ N TO DEATH
Dead Bodies Given to Wild Animals to
be Devoured.
A NUMBER FRoz N TO DEATH

One Boss Armed with Winchester Rifle
TO Every Twenty-Five Men-Treated Like
Conviots-If They Want 60 Leave They
Are Shot and Their Bodies Hung Up TO
Show That it is Dangerous TO Try to
Escape.
LYONS, N. Y, March 26.-James Hardy
negro from Birmingham, Ala, passed
through this village on his way TO Buff
falo de claims that he had worked on
the Adirondack Railroad for 3S days and
never received ceat.
In conversation with a reporter, he
said; "There was 70 of us VINO went
from Birmingham and were to receive
Sl.85 day and good board and lodging
Instead of that we were fed on sour
bread and molasses and a little bacon
that was unfit for USE.
"Our quarters were rough shanties,
and there were no hunks. We had to
sleep on the floor, and the weather was
so cold that four of our number froze to
death, and we were not allowed to bury
them, but they were thrown ont of the
picket live to be devoured by the ami
mals.n
He said regarding their treatment
while at work: "There were hosses ar
| ranged all along the line of work one to
each % men, all armed with Winchester
rifles. If one of us was sick we had to
work just the same, and several that
tried to escape were shot and their dead
bodies were hung up to show us that es-
cape was dangerous. L was not used to
the terribly cold climate and was taken
sick and begged to be excused from
work, but one of the bosses, a burly
Englishmrn, kicked me in the ribs and
made me go to work shoveling snow and
even made me work faster than the 9TH
ers, saying that l was only playing of.
| One of the bosses shot an Italian who
stole plug of tobacco from the COM
/ pany's store. and the others killed the
] boss the next night and then ran away. 1"
When asked about the number of
negroes employed in constructing the
road, ne said: II should think there were
| fully % -y-rJas and about 200 Italians
at wUrk W..t. I was there. There were
I desertioaj almost every day, but they
. kept coming in fran New York aud
| Tennessee faster than they ran away"
The other night three negroes stayed
all night at the gas house in this village,
and large crowd gathered there to hear
them tell of their hardship. They were
assisted out of town.
Hardy said he heard that there was &
gang of a hundred negroes from tht
woods in Syracuse who were on theil
way to their homes in Tennessee by way
Of Buffalo and the lake shore, walking
all the way