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Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
Retiring from Office.

BY notice in another column it will
be seen that meeting of the policy
holders of the Kent County Insurance
Company is called for the goth inst, at
Dover. This meeting is the more i'm
portant because that on it devOlves the
election of president. A year ago we
announced that Col. Geo. w. Cum
minis, because he had held the Office of
president long time and was feeling
the pressure of advancing years, had
decided to decline a reelection. This
he did, but so many of the policy hol-
ders demonstrated with him in regard
to his proposed step that he was vir-
tually forced to withhold his resigna-
tiOn. But now he is quite decided that
the step contemplated year ago was
right and his resignation of the presi-
dency of the Kent County Mutual Fire
Insurance Company and dictatorship
in the Farmers Bank of the State of
Delaware, at Dover, have both been
forwarded. 1t is hoped that Mr. Cum
minis will yet be spared many years in
the pursuit of his private business in
our midst.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

the limitations upon credit in the bust
ness centres has of necessity brought
the whole country nearer to the cash
basis that is the only safe foundation
Of business enterprise. This departure
from the reckless speculation of inflated
war times has worked incalculable
good. 1t has not only put general
business on a surer basis, but it has
cheapened all the necessities of life
and enlarged consumption ana with
our better business methods, the gen.
eral sOlvency of the people, and the
universal confidence that prevails, the
business outlook of 1886 is vastly bet
ter than the record of the year Just
closed.
"Of the great staples produced in
this country, we fell OIL last year only
in wheat and petroleum, while we in
creased in cotton, corn, iron, coal, rice,
fruits, etc. The North has increased
its chief products, Notwithstanding the
fact that wheat and petroleum are
mainly products of the Northern States,
and the South has added full hun
dred millions to its product of cotton,
corn, rice, sugar and fruit, with a nOta-
bic increase in coal and iron. For the
first time since the war, the South has
Il large surplus over cost of production,
and nearly a hundred millions will be
expended there during the present
year to enlarge the facilities for indus
trial products The South will this year
supply large cash custom for machin-
cry and other products of our more ad-
vanced ingenuity, and as our markets
enlarge in the South, the gates are
gradually opening for enlarged trade
with Mexico and the Central and South
American States. We are inst on the
threshold of a new era of cheapened
and multiplied products in the North,
without reducing the wages of labor,
and the South and the Central and
South American countries will soon be
large buyers of our products unless
suicidal folly shall rule our business
policy.
Intelligent business men under
stand that business revolutions in this
enlightened age take no steps back
wards. The age of sudden fortunes by
speculation is past; the age of success
in great gambling schemes is elIaced
from the present; the age Of ten.
Twelve. fifteen and twenty per cent. for
money iR legitimate enterprise will
never again be known in this land
and legitimate methods, is now the only
certain road to fortune There Is much
more faith in legitimate business enter
prise today than there was one year
ago, and that is the crucial te-t of the
better condition Of business. Capital
is quite as abundant as at any time in
the past"
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

Mr.. BAYARD may have made mis-
take in going from the senate where he
had acquired high reputation for can
dor and ability for the uutried position
of Secretary of State, hut it strikes Us
that there is an uncalled for bitterness
of criticism in the assaults that are be-
ing made upon him from all sides. If
he is not judged by harsher rule than
has been the custom with former secre-
taries, then indeed he must he eyre
giously at fault. 1t does not stop with
political attacks or rather censures of
his official acts, but writers for the Re.
views take up his history as if he were
the but to-day Of every WRITINGS fly-
ing shaft 4t -com, who but brief
twelve month ago was the cynosure of
so many plans and of snch pri4matic
hopes" Only a tattered remnant of
the reputation he had acquired for
political capacity is now left. A brief
summary are; The strange adventures
OF Mr. Kelley, the fantastic correspon.
dence with the Austrian Government
the many diseFeditable appointments
made upon his recommendation. and
the conversion of the Consular Service
into clearinghouse for the liquidation
of political debts, have brought re.
proaeh upon the State Department
The extraordinary agreement with tn,
British Government respecting fsberie,
clauses has been pronounced by dis
tinguished Democratic authority NJ
Spohord an act Of usurpatiOn demand
ing the penalties Of impeachment r,
complete Secretary Bayard's hnmilia
ton, one Of the United States Conrt
has reviewed his proceedings in rela
tion 70 the Colombian insurrection an,
convicted him Of ignorance Of the law
o. nations. 1t is a little singular we re
marx again. with Mr. Bayard's Ion,
experience in our national aRlira bov
ne should get 30 far wrong in almos
every case that has come befor. him
~ thus stated in the public print,
hasat 81. Bayard some friends wb.
can eSne 70 his rescue?
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

4 CURIOUS law case has been decided
at New Orleans, establishing the vail
dity Ola will leaving beuuest 10 pray
his soul out of purgatory. ThO-. Gun
ming, the testator, died in 1881,
leaving the money hut it was argued
that as there is no beneficiary OF the be-
quest it is not valid. A contest would
not have arisen, probably, if the eXecu-
tors, by good management, had not in
creased the sum to $1,000 That is
more than Mr.. Cummings friends seem
10 think his soul was worth, and they
contested the will. They have been
defeated, and the masses viii proceed
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
WrArHEn to-dav snnallv and cooler

THE celebrated Kempa Ladies' Or
chestra will give a concert in our Town
Hall, on Friday evening, January Sth,
1886. Lovers of instrumental music
will be delighted with this superb con-
cert. 1t is difficult to speak too highly
of the Kempa Family. The Misses
Kempa display a wonderful brilliancy
of execution upon the violin, the bells
and other instruments, while Prof.
Albert Pieczonka Kempa upon the
piano is equally brilliant; as attested
by many leading newspapers of this
country, England and Germany.
Tickets can be had at ClOaks Drug
store.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

The Sussex journal, Democratic, sees
the silver question from a very differ
ent stand point from the Delagaean.
1t says:
The continued coinage Of light
weight dollars at the present rapid rate
cannot fail 20 bring financial disaster
upon the country and it is the duty of
congress to steer clear Of that danger.
If we are to have compulsory coinage
let it be compulsory coinage of an hon
est dollar and not one which. when
weighed in the balance is found want
ing The silver men ought to be con-
tent if the government buys their sill
yer. 1t is presumption in them to at
tempt to dictate the kind of dollar the
government shall coin"
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

THE fight last week between the
rebels and Egyptian army on the Nile
indicate that England apparently has
serious work on her hands in Egypt.
General Stephenson's attack on the
Arabs at Giniss does not seem to have
frightened them much. 1t is remarked
that they are gathered there in great
numbers and that they fight better
than they did in the last campaign.
So much did the English teach them.
Their intention now seems to be to in
wade Lower Egypt, and if they do 80
the invasion will prove that Lord
Wellesley was right when he advised
against abandoning DOngoIa.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
Gbe Smgrna dimes.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 6, 1886

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
RMS-sUBscRIPrIoN-On year 500 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.
ADVERTISER ENTS 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., 1886-01-06

THERE are twenty-five Japanese in
Philadelphia, the sons of titled gentle
men in that country, who are learning
the profession of civil engineering.
Many of them are on the engineer
corps of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, and others are in the Poly
technic College.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
business Locals.

Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
mercs, at J. b. Coopcr's.
For SALE.-A good Door Frame
with three light transom. Geo. NJ.
Stevenson
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets. plain and decorated, at
}. b Goop"r'-
Colored Wool Laoea for Trimming
Wraps and Dresses, the Latest STYLES,
l.. A. Cotton.
$50 Sewing Machine for $25 Cash.
Attachments. Guaranteed for Five
Years. A Bargain. Will sell anv
make you want. J. II. PRIMROSE.
ELY's CREAM BALM has cured me Of catarrb of
several years standing: restored my sense of taste
and smell r. G. Ogden, Elizabeth, Ill
was aiHlcted with catarrh and cold in head
II uSGG IGl,, ,I-Iy cream Balm which cured me W
H. Hllllard, Dentist BordentoWu, MI,
Prepare yourself for the Winter bv
buying your Clothing, Underwear and
Hats from the new and large stock of
John +. Phillips.
The Capitol Shirt will be Made to
Order IN Any Style, by leaving your
Measure with w. B. Megear
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at J. b. COOper's. Loops and Fringes.
A Large Stock of Capitol Shirts Just
Received vt Megear's.
Order any Book you want, at J. B.
Cooper's.
Globe Shirts, Crown Collarsand Cuffs.
take the lead J. f. Phillips.
Ready Made Coats for Ladies and
Children, Lower Prices than ever.
L. A. Cotton.
F. II. Burgess Capitol Shirt in All
Grades and Styles, Call at Megear's,
NObby Suits and Nobby STYLES of
Clothing. very cheap, at Phillips.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
Phillips stock of Underwear, Neck
wear and Footwear, is par excellent.
The Best rs Cent Shirt in the Market
Capitol, at Megear's.
A good line of Overcoats and Fancy
Cass Suits, at Phillips.
J. E. Carter has engaged Joseph
Stephenson, an experienced paper
hanger, to take charge of his papering
department for the season. He is
ready for business.
100 Good Farms for Sale. Several
Town Properties. J. H. PRIMROSE &
Co., Real Estate Brokers.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOper's.
We have the Boucle Cloth, Home
Spun Cloth, TricOt and Plain Cloths for
Fashionable Dresses, L. A. Cotton.
Our sales in Hats this season have
been larger than ever before. The
cause-superior styles. ]. E. Phillips.
There can be nc better Shirt than
the Que" sold by J. B. Cooper only.
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. COOper's.
For Fine Dress Shirt Call for the
Capitol, for sale at Megears.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

The DeiaWnredR'S 80 cent man has
been found hut he is in this country,
near the silver mines Of Colorado, and
not in England. He is the editor of
she Denver Ne,Cs and offers to buy all
the eighty per cent. silver dollars he
OaR get for ninety-nine cents. 1t is
wonderful how rich some of these
Western editors are when measured
by their ink horn.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

For a vessel which was so awfully
bad that the Administration really
could not think of accepting her for a
long time, the Dolphin is doing fairly
well. She has been in a twenty-four
hours gale and made twelve knots an
hour throughout it, although the wind
blew at the rate of seventy miles part
of the time. This is not fifteen knots
to be sure; but it is better than eight
knots, which is about as fast as anv
other United States vessel can 90.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

THE King of Prussia and Emperor of
Germany, Sunday celebrated the TWEEN
ty-fifth anniversary of his succession to
the Prussian throne. In the quarter of
a century of his reign he has witnessed
and has to a great extent brought about
a vast extension of the area and in
AueRce of his kingdom, having by war
and diplomacy raised Prussia from the
rank Of "A secondrate power to her pres
ent unique position as the controlling
element in the most powerful empire
on The globe,
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

THE question of a constitutional con-
ventiOn in Maryland will be one of the
most interesting with which the pres
ent Legislation will have to deal. Ii
the people should at such election vote
for a convention it would be the duty
and the right of the Legislature of 1885
to provide for the holding of the con-
vention and the election of delegates
thePet0
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
For the Smyrna Time,

Mr.. EDITOR:- Why not send out a
call to the merchants as well as the
public as has been done the past few
days to close their places of business
during the extra meetings at our M. f.
Church not only to allow their
clerks and themselves hut also those
who cOngregate around their liresides
and talk of everything else, but what
tends to feed both soul and mind.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

fsD Philadelphia Tines IN discus-
sag ne new year and the business
pfospect, sagss
re new year opens with ihe bl0b.
seiaAent % business eaGfg t6at
- .'esa known for q quarter III 4 ~.
go thatis one most important
"a measuring the bueiuess N
tfs ihe tendency IL ail bgsi
oeeh g llmit credit b0fh ~ 81
~ sif9aDi sod il has lsgicsii,,
| aeAlihy condition N fgeds
49, aat feRafd - 4 m.
teHia4s ihat fbes ,.lt
~ ffse credit ssslei5 ye ~
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
A Word to the Wise should be Sufi-
dipnf

William c. Fountain, formerly of
Dover, but late of Wilmington, Del,
died last week aud was insured in the
Mutual Relief Society, of Rochester,
N. Y, for $1,000. Why delay when
the cost is so light Don't put it off.
Apply at once for an insurance, as to-
morrow is not yours, and death gives
us but little warning; you can't afford
to be without some protection.
j. II. Primrose is the local secretary
at Smyrna, who will give you any infor-
nation you desire. This Society is
very prompt in paying their losses and
has never failed to pay single death
loss.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
Insurance Notice.

O6ce qf he Kent County Mutual InsHrdPce CoRpaRy
Dover, DEL, january T. 1856
The Annual Meeting of the Policy yhOldCrs of
this Company will be held at the office of the
Company, in Dover, on Wednesday, the 10Th inst
(peing'the third Wednesday of january between
the hours of 10 \. NJ. and +. NJ, at which time an
election will be held for Three Directors to serve
for three years
jqn6-2w WM. DENNEY, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
Smyrna Library.

The Annual Meeting of the Smyrna Library
Association will be held at the Library on
Thursday, January 7th, A. D. 1855, at ~ O'Clock,
P. NJ. Al which time AN election for officers to
serve for the ensuing year will be held
WALTER o. HOFFECKER Secretary
Smyrna Del., January an, 1856.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
The water-worl1s a Success

The Water-WOrl1s a Success.
We have given from time to time the
progress Of the water works towards
completion: this week we have the
pleasure to announce that the work
has been so nearly finished as to admit
a test assuring their complete success.
On Monday the fire was started up un-
under the boiler and the pressure of
steam applied to the pumps. ThePe
was some friction usual in starting new
machinery, but yesterday they were
put at their legitimate work of forcing
water up through the mains, and in
the early part of the afternoon the
stand pipe was full and running over.
An hour or two later hose was attached
to the plugs at different places along
the line and the stand pipe pressure
was found sufficient to throw water IL
considerable distance over the tops of
the houses. The best tests were at the
Town Hall and COOper's store, an inch
nozzle throwing a heavy stream above
them. When two streams were thrown
from the same plug there was but little
appreciable difference in their force
as when there was but one. In case of
fire, and having direct pressure from
the pumps, two streams could be
thrown on it from either side. Some
leakages were found in the main as
was to be expected, which are being
repaired to-day. Engineer Cassln says
we have the completest water works
in the State, with an abundance OF
clear excellent water. 1t is a happy
event for our town that we are thus re-
lieved from that dread of fire which at
times has been oppressive.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

At the Presidents reception call the
ladies wore visiting dresses and bon
nets except the two daughters of Sena-
tor Brown, of Georgia, who accompan-
led their father in full evening dress. -
If Georgia were to try to set the fash
ions for the country this would be Just
about the kind of fashion Georgia
would set.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.
The undersigned, will offer at Public Sale,
in front of the Hotel of f. Thomas
Clayton, in Smyrna,
On Saturday, January 80, 1886,
At , o clock, ?. NJ, the following described
Real Estate:

At o clock, =. NJ, the following described
Real Estate:
No. ALI that three-story frame dwell
ling house and lot in tenure Of Rev John
FRANCE, having ten rooms, 4 hall with open
stairway and cellar under the whole the
lot has front on Delaware Street, of %
feet and extends back in parallel lines ia
feet with the line of Thos. Buckmaster's lot
No. "A twO-story frame dwelling house
and lot in tenure of Joseph Hammell, hav-
ing six rooms, hall and cellar, the lot has
front on Cummins Street of 80 feet and a
depth on Benson Street of 81 feet to the line
of BuckmaSter's lot.
No. "a twO-stOry frame dwelling house
and lot in tenure of Isaac NJ. Wilson, hav-
ing seven rooms, a hall and good cellar, the
lot has a front on Cummins Street of % feet.
running back parallel with No. 2, 81 feet TO
Buckmaster's lot.
No A building lot adjoining No. 3,
having II front on Cummins Street of 35
feet and depth of 81 feet to Buckmater's
lot
To persons desirous of securing a home
or looking for an opportunity to invest
capital, these properties offer many induce
ments. If desired One-half the purchase
money can remains lien upon the property.
Attendance given and II plot exhibited
on the day of sale by
JOHN II. HOFFECKER.
dec &-6w for $. p. WRIGHT.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
StOrieSOfthe War

Will be published in each number from the
g6lest writers who participated in the
bloody drama of civil strife, and each will
be profusely Illustrated. The most enter
tanning and instructive STORIES from the
best writers of fiction will appear in each
issue, with illustrations.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
FOR RENT.

STORE ROOM on Main Street second door
from Mr. Bewley's.
jan 6-tf S p. MASON.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
FOR RENT.

The Dwelling in tenure of Z. NJ. Cloak NJ. D.
Possession March LIST next Terms reasonable
Apply to
dec G-tf WILSON T. LAVENDER
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
1901' 1886.
Reynolds Stores.

We extend to the many ri.,I.
aud patrons Of our Stores ,,,r mo-.
cordial and hearty thanks forr,;
generous and liberal appreciation
Ofour efforts to supply their want.
and meet the demands for A..
Holiday trade. And, though NTH
almost unprecedented cyclone of
business that swept over us Christ
mas week our stocks were greatI,.
diminished, we have still a cboio,
and varied assortment Of mann,
beautiful and desirable article. nv
proprite to the season-citber -.
Wedding, Holiday or Birthday
presents-and our buyers are
already in the markets rcplepisb.
ing our stocks with such useful
and staple goods as Fashion. Neces-
sity and the Season demand. w.
are still prepared. and no Efforts
shall be spared to keep 50. to meet
the demands of the public.
We cordially invite ALL to come
and examine our goods and prices
and see fer themselves.
S. M. REYNOLDS & co.
MiddletOWn, Del.
E. REYNOLDS & CO..
Dover, Del.
fri fFv
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

A party paid ten dollars for a horse at an auc.
ton sale. The horse was lame, bruised all over.
had the scratches, and was terribly "'ralled A
bottle of salvation Oil, costing 25 cents was used
ana III two weeks you would not have known the
animal. 1t is now valued at two hundred dol
lars
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her CASTORIA
When She was Child, she cried for CAsTORIA
When she became Miss she clung to CAsToRIA
When She had Children, she gave them CAST'A
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

A Cold taken now Is apt to cling to
the system all Winter, and may result
in Pneumonia or Consumption. Bra
lillian Balm is the only remedy that
acts constitutiOnally and will eradicate
1t from the system. No opium or poi
son. Try il.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

What is hvaven'S best gift to man ?' She asked.
Sweetly smiling on him "Dr. Bull's Cnugb
syrup he replied, with prudcuce lie has In,t
been cured by il of ad cold
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

When will the limit Of hlg guns be
reached. Krupn is stated Ia be max
ing for the italian Government four
l2O-ton guns, which will throw pro-
jectile weighing y ton.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

We do not want silver demonetized.
We simply want it of honest value,
convenient for use and not more than
is necessary for the time.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

THE Perkins & House Non -Explos-
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
plode or break. Sold only by J. B.
Cooper.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

IUHDM0, Sold by all news agent at
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4n4lIuu mail, 50 per year, or 81 for
SIX months. Clubs of ten, $l5 and an
extra copy to the getter up of the CLUB
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Smyrna times., 1886-01-06

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Smyrna times., 1886-01-06
CRYSTAL Wedding.

For the Smyrna Times.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-10
Rib-TickIers.

ItIO-
A literary cent-er-A penny paper
Lowell Citizen.
AS the mercury goes down the the plumb
ers' bills go up.-LOwell Courier.
There has been so much cold weather
this winter that ice ought to be cheap
enough next summer to use in Sunday
school picnic Observation-Disclosures
Herald.
Young Murray Hill-Here's a ccnun-
drum, old fellow. What is slower than
Philadelphia?
II think have great talent for the
Thespian profession. What line would you
advise me TO follow?" asked a long-haired
individual of a busy theatrical manager.
what line? The Decline, sir. Good
morning. It'd Bits.
An old man who was discharged from the
regular army in Texas a few weeks ago,
after having been in the service twenty
years. has since been married. His army
experience made il impossible for him tC
lead a quiet life. That's why he married.
Philadelphia Herald.
Lady Ito applicant) what wages will you
expect as nurse?
Applicant-How ould is the baby, mum?
Lady-Seven months.
Applicant-WidOut laudanum, num-
$3.50 week; wild laudanum, S2.-GoOdalP:
Sun.
THAT Miss Jones is a nice-looking girl
isn't she?"
Eyes, and she'd be the belle of the tow
if it wasn't for one thing"
whats that?"
''She has catarrh so bad it is unpleasant
to be near her. She has tried dozen thing:
and nothing helps her. L am sorry, for
like her. but that doesn't make it any les:
disagreeable for one TO be around her."
Now. if she had used DR.. Sage's Catarrt
Remedy, there would have been nothing o.
the kind said, for it will cure catarh every
time.