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Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

In cases of forced suspensions of
labor we frequently hear of much suf-
fering and destitutiOn among working
men and their families. This NAV be
In measure unavoidable, yet it ap-
pears that in a great many instances it
might be prevented by the exercise of
a certain amount of economy and pru-
dence during the prosperous times. 1t
may be useless to talk to people about
selfdenial and the Importance of saw
ing money for case of strinrcncv.
still 1t is apparent that nice little pile
put away and ready for use if needed
to tide over period of forced idleness.
Is better than spending a third or a
half OF the weekly wages in drink.
smoke, and other prOfitless pleasures.
Blessed is the man who when "bard
times come along can fall back on his
little fund and fears neither starvation.
the landlord nor the sheriff. It is nm
anomaly peculiar to this country that
the recent stringent times have been
caused by "over-production," or, in
other words, too much of peace and
plenty, and it seems out of place that
IN the midst Of inexhaustible abun-
dance there should he the amount of
destitutiOn that is prevalent at fire.
qnent periods. With the Summer
drawing to close and a prospective
Winter more or less rigid, it would be
well for the working people to take
thought of these things and by careful
industry and prudence prepare to keep
want and suffering out of the home.
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ton is on a short visit to his father, Col.
G. w. Cummins.
WILDER T. Hoffecker, of Wilmington
has been a guest of John H. HOffecker
for several days.
Andrew A. Bateman of MOrristOwn
n j., is visiting, r. Chalmers Umstead.
Miss Min Sutliff, of Church Hill, is
the guest of Miss Ethel Cooper.
Horace Allan and William GauthrOp,
of Wilmington, are visiting friends in
town.
Mrs. McMullin and her daughter
Mrs. Ida Winter, are visiting Mrs.
DIR. Lambdin.
Mrs. Maggie Hand and son and Miss
BERTHE Hand, of Centreville, Md, are
guests of Mrs. B. V. Weldon.
Miss Elise Stempel, of Hamilton o.,
has been spending the past week with
Miss Mary Heitshu, near MOorton.
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Odd Fellows Cemetery
A. A. CHRISTIAN.
j. +. SALISBURY,
&. G.. WoODALL

In Keeping up with the improve
ments that are constantly making in
our community, it has been our pleas
ure more than once to refer to that
made by the Odd Fellows in their Gem.
etery at the eastern approach to our
town. All that has hitherto been said
In praise of their efforts and Lahore
they have fully merited. For certain
ly the site they have chosen ia a most
desirable and eligible one of which to
make city of the dead" The
ground IS high with gentle incline to
Ihe creek, which winds its crooked
way behind it, giving thereby what is
very desirable, good drainage. The
Immediate presence of our beautiful
mill pond and the precipitous banks
winch follow the widening of the
meadow as it leads by the old mill to
the creek give it picturesqueness that
belongs to no other spot in our vi
clnlty. The beautiful and historic
Belmont, which fanks it on the East
gives 1t an additional charm. and to
complete its eligibility it has its front
OF entrance upon our brOadest high
way and is just outside the town limits.
Inc Odd Fellows have been at a great
expense in placing along the entire
'front.' OF this cemetery a distance of a
Thousand feet beautiful and substan-
tial wrought-irOn fence. This fence
was made and put up by G. w. & S.
Taylor, one of our enterprising manu-
facturing firms. Now that it is set
and arrayed in its coat of green paint
II forms a most beautiful as we'll as
strong protection to the cemetery
and is certainly an ornament to the
roadside. just outside of this fence
ana along its entire length the Odd
Fellows have graded q fine foot walk
Tor the accommodation of pedestrians
and 1t is proposed to line this walk
with shade trees, These improve
ments have Of course been o heavy tax
upon them, but they make all the more
desirable and certain the sale of their
burial lots. It is yet a very new ceme-
terry, but already there are dotted
about in il several tombs marking the
resting place of the dead, and if kept
up las it doubtless will bel it will soon
multiply these silent monuments.
Don't fail to read the advertisement
of IohneOu Rroe
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desired by the hero himself would be
the fnlflmont of his heartfelt entreatv.
" Let us have peace, THE brotherly
union of sections. a solid Republic, and
a prudent, prosperous and dignifed
people. Perhaps a reasonable degree
of monumental enthusiasm Is good, but
as to single structures to cost millions.
in New York or otherwhere, there are
many channels in which money can be
applied in a wiser and more charita-
bic manner. 1t is noticeable that this
country is sometimes too generous-a
good fault, but we do not wish to think
of our own land us Sydney Smith
wrote" The population of Great Brit
ain consists of thirty-millions, princi-
pally fools"
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

STATEMENTS are abroad in the Load
ing newspapers to the effect that the
New York undertaker's bill for the
funeral of General Grant will fipure nm
TO the amount of thirty or forty thous-
and dollars. And this is but one item
IN the massive total of expenditure for
the burial OfOne man, who, if he could
have had voice in the affair would
doubtless have objected strongly to the
whole magnificent arrangement. and
would have preferred to be placed ot
rest in plain and appropriate manner
involving the outlay Of moderate sum
The departed hero is worthy of all
honor At The hands of his countrymen
but 1t Is a question whether the souan-
dering of fabulous thousands. the i'm
mense, and in many instances over
wrought display, the apparent money!
making devices, aud the common
newspaper comment altogether consti-
tute an honor to man of the Generals
manly common sense and well-knOwn
sensible tastes. Itissafe to estimate that
ia mourning decorations, preparations.
the fares of the many thousands of Wis
itOrs to New York, the aggregate of
hotel receipts, the military and other
general expenses, sum reaching ten
or twelve million dollars was expen-
ded; and we cannot help thinking it
would have been better If a triHe Of
this amount, say three per cent, could
have been at the Generals command
in the time Of his great financial trouble,
which he bore like all bis burdens with
an uncomplaining and heroic fOrtitude.
ARd in regard to the monument hum
bug, which was placed before the peo-
people almost before the great leaders
death, il will appear to any rejecting
person that the monument most to be
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DEATHS.

HSOLLANDZIn Dover, August 18th, Edward Hol
land, aged 63 years.
slLCOX;:-ln Dover, August Goth. Elias Silcoy
aged so years.
NELiS.-Near Camden, August 23th Miss Sopbi,
"ells' formerly OF this town, aged IS years.
VIII NiHiIE-At Magnolia, August 18th. John Wesle,
"hlte, aged 90 years, months and days.
WOOD:-Near this town, August 25th. william
Wood, in his 6lSt year
Inc relatives and friends of the family are in
Vlted to attend his funeral from his residenc,
near smyrna. on Friday afternoon. at > o'rIock
4hIernent at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MRS. ANNA p
OSBORN.
There came to the threshold a stranger preat
99teIhly demanding their dearest and best:
ne seemed in such haste, no time for farewell
al lo'IlHB bright hopes, fed ere VeSper bell.
Why cannot thou hear thou angel of death
"hy stlll this young heart, with thy ice cold
breath? ny iNe 0Olu
Many are longing from pain to be free.
AGED ana weary ones waiting for thee
am but servant was Deaths reply
me AIaster hath sent me know not why
III N her pure white robes at the gates of pearl
ne "aIIeth 70 welcome you darling girl
II, IN tremulous accents the mOnrners sine.
W. We weep but we fear not, 0 death thy Sting.
tnee Jesus We trust hath laid in the grave
ana IN THIS dark hour is " Mighty 10 save" y n
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GBt Smgrna Gmes.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Aug. 26, 1885

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
IEkMs-SUBscRIPTIoN-O year 81 90 IN 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
ofseven 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 Cent,
per line.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
RaSa RaII-

A game was worked off on Monday
afternoon on the Smyrna base ball
ground by the nine known as the
Dudes numbering as follows: Robt.
Norris, Will. Willumsen, Chas. Whar-
ton, Dan. Bailey, John Sargue, Alex.
Wilson, Al. w. Cummius, Walter Grie-
yes and Benton Weldon, as against the
club titled "Red Star Tramps," aver
aging thus,-PrOf. N. NJ. Davis, John
Patterson, Walter Conner, John Car
row, Isaac Start, Chas. JOrdOn, Rich'd
Cunning, Wakeman Spruance and j.
G. Mannering. The labor resulted in
a score of % to in favor of the Dudes.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
For the Smyrna Times.
Analysis of the Analyses of the
State Chemist.
PHOsPHORIC ACID.

1t has been proved elsewhere that
insoluble phOsphOric acid derived from
| South Carolina rock is worth nothing
to the farmer. A comparison between
South Carolina rock and animal bone
will reveal some striking facts and iig-
ures that ought to be considered in
chemical computation and valuation.
Thus while insOluble phOsphoric
acid is worth nothing in rock il is
worth all of its estimate by chemists in
the animal bone and more too. Della
ware and Pennsylvania find it in fine
bone 54c, and in coarse bone DC. Now
since animal bone will, without the mid
of sulphuric acid, dissolve itself in the
soil, it can readily be seen how mucb
more valuable it is as a fertilizer than
rock. Rock is as nothing to the soil
without the aid of sulphuric acid
Bone dissolves in the land and assimi.
lates and fertilizes for years. While
the lns0luble of rock is dormant IN
bOne 1t is active. There is in good
bone, beside the phOsphOric acid ard
bone phosphate of lime, about K no,.
cent. OF ammonia; but in rock there IL
no ammonia whatever. %
The good common sense of tho ,,o,,
eral fertilizer market settles this oSSoa
ton. Dealers aud farmers both tno9,
That in hard cash, animal hone of 6,s.
class sells for nearly double the nr;oo oo
OF south Carolina rock. And vet tbe
laws OF states and chemists have ,u aS
certalned the value of phosphorus ao;5 %
70 DC the same whether derived froua ,'oru
@ rock or bo9ne-that is the availabIeMac
per pound. How is thisP Simply bo o'
0boS;o U6uSG ~ IN! the Laboratory idea Dhos- |
tiwa RnOa'S "a acla IS phosphOric acid ali the |
r. Tt'n, moI'ol 10 matter now or whence derived |
get u from rock or bone. This = YOU
very we'll, when you cannot dato.rs, - al
wnleP substance is used-roek or honn S'rae
DuI @ VIII this stand the test In aor;cuI
Sural chemistry 2 What ;nteiiioo... racul,
iarmer would not feel grati6eds i6sen' tn
Ano" that the phosphate be hoy !
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
The Wnrtnn Fair

The 18th Annual Fair of the Kent
County Maryland Agricultural Society
which is to be held on September 22nd,
23d and oath, at WOrtOn, is advertised
in another column. The Chestertown
Transcript says it has not in years past
presented as many sensational features
as some other fairs. but it has offered
from year to year liberal premiums and
has pursued Il steady, conservative
course. There can be no doubt, even
among those who are disposed to criti-
else the management of the fair, that
the annual exhibits have done a great
deal to improve the stock and the gen
trai agricultural interests of the county.
The influence which the annual fairs
have exerted cannot perhaps be dem
Onstrated or estimated, very few in
tluences in this world can be. But it
Is certain that these annual fairs have
melted an ambition for better things
among Kent county farmers in more
directions than one. One fact is sig
nificant,-Kent county has produced
more fast trOtters than any other
county in Maryland There is another
fact also worthy of note, and that is
the number of breeders of improved
stock IN the county. There are not six
or ten of these, but more than q hun
dred. Indeed, fine stock is so plenti
tul in the county that most raisers
think it hardly worth while to exhibit
it at the fairs.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Ely's Cream Balm.
Magic Mosquito Bite Cure.
Agent wanted to sell the Life of U. S.
Grant.
Notice to Physicians, Undertakers,
Midwives, Coroners, &c.
Kent County Agricultural Fair.
Shoes and Gaiters-Johnson Bros.
Carriages For Sale-Dr. c. o. Swim
Mules and Horses For Sale-B. B.
Allen, Agent.
Coal Oil Stoves-C. F. Lippincott.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
Third Day Thursdau

Flrst Trial 2ao Glass, free for all. Premium s,-o
$50 '' iee Ior all. Premium
"EH dar !Fial Peninsnar Colts four years and nm
I,e entrance fee ten per cent of the purse
Conn,y 10 DC made in writing 10 the Kent
County, Md. L!hch s. Kent
dress anu 'uTuer information ad-
aug 26-tf l. NOkKIS, Secretary,
Lynch'S Mi.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

GERMANY seized the Caroline Islands;
they belong to Spain. The cholera has
seized Spain. Spain threatens to seize
Germany. Bismarck is Germany. Bis
marck doesn't want to fight. Deutsch-
land wants the Islands. How about il?
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
GENTLEMEN

This week we look for the largest and most handsome
line of Mems Fine Mat Top French Calf Bal and But.
ton Caters brought to this town any other Pc
ninsuIar town. They Beauties -Hand-made-at s.
Machine-made at $4.25 We don't hesitate to ouop
prices We know they cannot be beaten. We will talk
of these more freely next ISSUE but see these before p
chasing elsewhere, you will regret it as long as that
other pair lasts
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

when Baby was sick, we gave her CAsTOR1A
WI mneh she was Child, she cried for CAsTOR1A
,,,, wnen she became Miss she clung to CAsTORTA
"nen She had Children, she gave them CAsTA
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
wANTED-AcENTc-- - -

wbo a man mar has been found at Aptos. Cal
VINO mas never heard Of Gen. Grant Gt1s1 tai''
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
Business Locals

business Locals.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOper's.
HAY FEvER.-1 have suffered greatly from Deri
odical returns of Hay Fever fused Ely'S Cream
balm during severe attack receiving immedi
ate ana continued relief. / heartily recommend
It those suffering from this or kindred cOmDlaintS
-tRev) Il. A. Smith, Clinton, Wis.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's
J. f. Carter has in stock 10000
PIECES of this Springs Patterns Of
Choice WALL PAPER.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's. w
J. f. Carter is prepared to do all
kinds of Painting and Paper Hanging
ut the shortest notice. o.
Ladies', Gents and Childrep's Gosso-
meres, at J. B. COOper's.
go TRY 1T YODRSEIF
me PROOF OF the pudding is not i'm chewing tho
Nuius, out III having an opportunity 10 trT tbo
aItcle yourself James z. HOheckeT Druyyoist .
mas iree trial bottle of DR.. BOsankOs Cousb S,
Lung syrup LOT each one who Is aflicte5 ,'itS
ton. "uS Lung Alice
= Order any Book you want, atJB
COOper's. ~ . D.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
FOR SALE.

Four pair of Young Mules
7s1A Also good Brood Mares. with -r,y&3'N
HW Colts by their sides IN ~ ~.
Apply to N-4A
aug -o-0" b. B. ALLEN, Agent.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
oTr5aI THIS = IDEA OF GOING wEST

CHdanlte Granlte and Porcelain Tea and
TnRm9er ! q @es Sets, plain and decorated r NJ
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

tho mere @0 can be no better Shirt than
'he Que" sold by J. B. Cooner onI1, vnan
ST., >, =. Carter has engaged Josenh
6opnehsOn, an experienced noIar
dSmae deer, :, 10 70 take charge of his paperino
uelsartment uol ls for the season Ho y
ready for business ne Is
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
CURE FOR pups

weig5t a. are frequently, preceded bv a soDso =.
abdomen eaSsSe ISek ioins lower part tor Of bs
~ ne aneeton Of the kidneys op nu PP9se he has
Sent as stes, symptoms Of indigestioD ara or
etc. moisnra iaaey 1neasness Of the stomheS IS lS
very disagreeable itcbinP S,plratlon producing a
Piles veiid isdeadant Blind Bleeding AMI Tto Is
sankos Pe At once @ the application OF bhg bT RGg
the parts aiiected tdesS S which acts directly upon
ne5t te e, intense itching and eecti5g siisy-
BossnEo Mad,6ie..e d,iee % cents. Address. Tbe ~.
Hoffecker sunS.le Co, Piqua, o. Sold by las nP' q
dec lily
,,,a ! HE 1 Perkins & House Non.Exnlos
,Ye NJ lamp is the only Lamp it to ne
uneI uIe9 among children. It cannot az
Roo! Rlode OF break. Sold only bv p
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
Exhibits Solicited from All.

o,.i.n ms promises TO be the most attractive Fair
nSld "y the Association. Special attractions
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

Don't fail to read the advertisement
Of Johnson Bros.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

q ESGdado or New Mexico FOR p1re WEST aT y,
would s y br 81 so.ohsEe %isaEe ANY 9fGe
nTap Snp i9r Consumption in ali rs sIs1 ana Lung
CoISs S RIn % ye relief in ali cases ' Of ssgeS Il
ections i primary Pains in the Chest ana All a
and ST. Sold By James p Hofsci HIiSni Price so cents
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
Trials Of SPEED Each Day.
q Entries close September 9Th. "a "a
TRIALS OF SPEED.

First Day-Tuesday.
HIrS' Irlai' 24O Glass, free for all Premium s.0
'ecInG ,nin I5lsl $50 Class Peninsular Horses Pre-
Third Trial, p Glass, free for all p,s,,.,,.ss
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26
Second DaY-Wednesdau

First Trial 25O Glass. Premium SEQ
rr6,, RAJ 25o Glass, free for all PAGERS md
premium $50. 4i'Sul"T H9ISeA
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

loved SdFToRs te nlSlhjgliteted TlSl II Men you are al
& Dye celebrated VOllaic BeII with E,,o use OF Dr
appliances, for the speedy Tsiinc gus, %
tally and Manb STTg OF Nervous Debility loss Of wa Va
i, also, LOT many other diseases CnmnSo troubles.
No ris Hie4.h vigor and manhood
ul informatonr goTrea fcrml illustrated pamphlet with
dressing Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall N,ae Tree by ad.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

at J. B. Cooper's. ''O" Lamps,
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

We have a splendid line of Calf Shoes fl
Button as you like, and just in. We have
Of Medium Grades for either School or DIR
tial and stylish at Low Ligures.
Smyrna times., 1885-08-26

Clayton, DEL, august %, 1885.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-08
Fighting with Bashi-BaZOuks.

An English correspondent writing from
Egypt, says: 'tFor the little garrison of
Bashi-B i-Bazouks I have great respect.
Time after time it has been attacked,
and has successfully defeated the at
tackers. The last time the Arabs had re.
course to strategy. They beat their tom
toms very vigorously half a mile off;
meanwhile they crept silently into the
ditch underneath the low bastion where
was the one gun of the fort. One of
them, however, let off rifle by accident,
and the garrison were at once alarmed.
Though it was dark they could perceive
thousands in the ditch, and they opened
a whitening fire upon them. The enemy,
however, succeeded in actually seizing
upon the wheels of the gun and also the
legs of the Turkish commandant, who
was standing by, and a pull devil, pull
baker took place. AT length the officer
was dragged within the ramparts. Hun
drsds of Arabs were moved down in
their desperate attempt to enter In
some places they threw skins over the
prickly abattis. At others, where there
was no ditch, but merely mimosa against
the wall, they mounted on each others
shoulders. At one time they actually
succeeded in bursting open wicket
near the gate, but all who entered were
caught in rat trap-they found them
selves in an open court from which there
was no exit. and they were moved down
mercilessly. For two hours did the as
sault continue. At length the Arabs,
having lost the greater part of their
number, retired. In these desperate
assaults by these Arabs ono is reminded
of the heroism of their ancestors, the
Saracens.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-08
The Wrong Side.
LITTLE JOKE THAT PROVED DEsTRUo-
TIVE AS B0NIBSHELL.

The Fergusons and the Robinsons
are out. The Robinsons gave Thanks
giving dinner and invited the Fergusons
and maRy others, says the Chicago
Herald. The Robinsons are in politics
that is, Mr. Robinson is. He expects to
be a great man some time, if the rews-
papers will let him alone, which they do
not always do. In fact, there are two or
three journals of opinion which hit Rob-
inson's head every time it appears.
The day before Thanksgiving Ferguson
saw q funny story in one of these
papers, and cutting it out, put it in his
pocket. At the dinner table the next
day the guests were all telling stories
and having glorious time, when Fer
guson remembered the anecdote he had
read the day before, and thought he
would repeat it. Then fearing he could
not do so, he explained that he was rot
much of story-teller and he would pass
the clipping around. Slowly the piece
journeyed around the table, leaving
track of desolation and ruin. As Fer
guson beamed across the festive board,
asking the people what they thought
of It, and Isn't that pretty good %
they smiled pityingly upon him.
At last he began to suspect that some-
thing was wrong. When the clipping
came to Mr.. Robinson he was busy
serving the cake and he passed it on
without reading. In this way it got
clear around to Mrs. Robinson, who sat
next to Ferguson and wife. She read
the clipping, ,colored up, showed her teeth
in a sickly attempt to look pleasant, and
handed the clipping to Ferguson, who
had begun to breathe hard. AS he took
the paper in his hand he noticed that
the crowd had been reading the wrong
side, and that the article was headed
d" How Robinson Cheated his Servants. P"
Ferguson has been apologizing by
wire, telephone. district messengers,
letters and mutual friends ever since,
but there are some bloody chasms that
cannot be closed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-08
Queen Vic's New York Hotel.

A New York letter says The Victoria
Hotel is the resort of most of the titled
British people, and it is adorned with
the Queens portrait at full length in
the Office. Mrs. Paran Stevens, who
owns this house, is the mother-in-law of
one of the Paget family, the chief of
which is the Marquis of Anglesea. Mrs.
Stevens was the second wife of the most
enterprising hotel-keeper in this coun-
try-a man who had a cook-shop in
Boston which became popular for its
Yankee dishes, and gave him enough
credit to recommend him to the pro-
prietor of the Revere House when that
building was erected. He finally be-
came the best known hotel man in
Boston, and then he got possession of
hotel in the South, at Mobile, next of
the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia,
which was, when put up, considered the
most remarkable hotel on the globe.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel was built lit
tie later, and Stevens secured that too,
which turned out to be the best piece of
hotel property to make money any
where. He left a large fortune, and
before he died he put up the Victoria
Flats, which he called the Stevens
House. They were rather ahead of the
time. and not in the best situation to
make money as flats. When Stevens
died his widow put up the Victoria sign,
and the hotel now does good business.
Mrs. Stevens is a woman of trong will,
and is popular with the young foreign
sprigs who come here with letters of in
PRODUCTION to her. Their favor has
rather given her an eminence in city
circles.