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Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
New Church Work.

The statement was published some
months ago that Hon. L. F. Bayard had
given a very eligible site for the build
ing of a Methodist Church on his prop
erty at Clayton, which a year ago was
surveyed and laid off into streets and
building lots. The NJ. E. Church has
for some years past felt this was field
that ought to be cultivated, and espec-
tally has this conviction been strength
ened since the rapid development of
the town during the past year or two
The predominating regard for this COM
munion which prevails throughout
this region it is thought is the same at
| Clayton as elsewhere, and for this rea-
son the church feels prompted TO Sc
cure place of worship and organize a
society for the spiritual interests of
considerable population who have been
| in measure isolated from its fellow
ship. Whether this lot above referred
to be taken or site located on the
| opposite side of the railroad, it is pretty
certain that an effort will be made to
establish an NJ. Z. Society and Church
/ at Clayton after the Winter is over.
The place of worship may take the
| form at first of q tabernacle with a
young man appointed by the Confer
ence, or be supplied with regular preach
ing and work from the local ministry
of this town.
There are likely to be in a very
few years still further changes in the
circuit plans and preaching arrange
ments in this vicinity. UptO 42years ago
the Church of Smyrna was the centre
I .,c, l., ~, 40
churches between MiddletOwn and
Dover, and several over in Maryland
For some years after the church in this
town became a station, it remained 9
large circuit of eight appointments
Now Smyrna Circuit comprises only
four preaching places, and as has beer
indicated, there is a probability of fur
ther changes and Encouragement of tn,
work. KentOn has grown from
small village to that degree of number
and wealth that very naturally claim!
= a larger share of recognition. A mum
Der of the more progressive of her citi
zens feel that they should have a min
e ister-an appointment of the Con
ference settled among them-and 5
they ought. The conservative pOwe
and social and religious influence of
i, minister's family is an important factO
to any community. When KentOn
5 ready and becomes plucky enough t
assume the responsibilities of takin
$ care of a preacher (which means
much greater liberality than that e2
e pected from an isolated circuit appoint
y ment) the way will doubtless be Opene
i for them to have the benefits Of a res
dent pastor. In this event the churcht
q that would compose the circuit would
y probably KentOn, Central and Black
tons. There are many communities
$ Pennsylvania and New Jersey less abb
q financially than that at Kenton alOn
which support pastors. In case the'
ID churches should be thus set off, Frient
Q ship and RaymOnd's would probably
united to Bethel and SeversOn'sto to for
Smyrna Circuit, unless, indeed, Frier
ship should want to set up for herse
as she has the numbers and financi
al ability to do. AS at present arrange
~ the pastor and his flock are in MAJ
10 cases widely scattered, and much goo
Il; might be accomplished by bringiI
d! them in closer fellowship.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
For the Smyrna Times,
Think About It.

A fodder stack or hay stack is a very in
nocent thing. Another one alongside of
it is also innocent and stable full of hay
and fodder few feet away is as innocent
as either but when the fodder stack takes
fire, and then the other one catches the
blaze, and the wind sends the sparks into
the stable and the flames begin to lap out
their long tongues and take hold Of the ad-
joining houses, then people stand back ap-
palled and wish the fodder stack and stable
had been II hundred yards away. Why
not put them at safe distance at first SO that
they will be rs innocent whilst burning as
before. Let property owners think about
this as the people of Salisbury are doing
nov. WARNER.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
Personal.

Fletcher E. Cooper, who is now con-
nected with the New York Herald
came to spend Thanksgiving with his
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. John
B. Cooper, and remained over until this
week.
Frank Bailey, of Lafayette College
spent from Thursday until Monday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Bailey.
Herman Bessy principal of the
Odessa public school, spent Saturday
in Smyrna.
John McGOllerick and wife, and Miss
Rose Gallagher Ia bridal party, have
been visiting VIM. II. Sithens.
Misses Annie Collision, of Dover, and
Hattie Smith, of Wilmington, are
guests of Miss Elva Smith.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
For The Smyrna Times
SMYRNA Library.

A short time ago there appeared in these
columns short hurrledly composed
letter from this pen under the above cap
ton. Your esteemed cotemporary, with
the usual and cOmmendable editorial vigil
lance failed to comprehend it correctly,
and nut construction on the article that
was entirely foreign to the meaning the
writer expected to convey. Our object
was. not to "indulge in deal Of quiet but
merited sarcasmp but to ask in modest
way of the readers a large subscription list
We are not personally acquainted with the
editor of this paper. He never did us harm
in anv way, and il would seem odd, to say
the least, for US to vent any spleen against
one Of whom our knowledge is so limited.
The article in question was directed more
particularly to the readers than to the
editor IL was from among their number
that an increased membership was solicited
although editors are eligible as long as
thew conduct themselves properly (?). We
are writing this simply to dispel the false
light under which we are placed by the
Comments Of the Record. We have no de-
sire to take issue against him or anyone
else over such trivial matter, and we are
endeavOring TO use no expressions IN this
that SAVIOR of sarcasm.
tbe afw6olesome advice" for it is whole
some advice for any one to join the Lii
| brarv We repeat to all who are now
reading this his own nervous words, not in
] az be9oinO. piteous or sarcastical manner
.'t;eb nov be attributed to them, but in n
s,,ir;t nrornpted by a desire TO see the insti-
tntion largely patronized Do join"
N,or S,.vrna, Del., Nop 2sth, 1856.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

THE whole world is interested in the trial
Of the Doodle" alderman of New York
who escaped conviction ON the recent trial
because of the disagreeing of the jury.
The public will watch the second trial of
McQuade, which began Monday, with
keen eyes. Interest in the matter has been
redoubled by the scandalous failure to Sc
cure a conviction on the former trial, and
no mistake or false step now on the part OF
the prosecuting attorneys will now be elightly
overlooked.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

THE name So Progressive Democracy is
the title which the Henry George party
proposes to sail under in the future, absorb
ing. as is its purpose, all the labor organi-
cations in the country and thus aggregat-
ing by such accessions, sufficient strength
to enter the contest for the next presiden-
tial Office The committee Of q of the
United Labor Party, of Chicago, in form
ing a permanent organization for political
purposes, have issued the following as the
pledge to be taken:
J. - - hereby declare that l
have ceased to be amember Of the Repub-
llcan or Democratic party, believing said
parity .rgauizutiOns to be irretrievably cor
r.t and their continued existence menace
% ADerty, and declare my belief in the ne
cessity for the political organization of the
United Labor party, and hereby offer
freely to that party and its nominees my
cordial aid and support. That | recognize
and cheerfully submit to the constituted
authorities Of the United Labor party, to
whom have been entrusted its safety and
existence, and that failure on my part tC
abide by their decision or instruction will
work my expulsion from the organization
without further proceedings"
Mr.. George ProgressiveD Democracy
bids fair to be an important factor in tn,
future politics Of this country The mana
gers have hired headquarters, employed
secretaries, and are actively engaged il
organizing the party, not only in New
York but in other cities also, for the cam
paigns Of 1887 and 1888 The G8,OOO vote
cast for George on November 2nd, have in
spired the leaders with the idea that tn
party has a great future just ahead oft.
We do not suppose that any thoughtfu
observer imagines for a moment that tn
- Progressive Democracy" will ever carr
single State in the Union. 1t is the MOI
distinctively class movement that hs
taken definite political form in the histor
Of the country and class movements ca
never obtain control Of the Government
either ofthe Union orany important Stat
But tho Progressive Democracy" ma
have a very important effect upon the 9th,
parties, and upon State ard National pol
cies.
The Progressive Democracy wi
simply be political asylum for the revol
tlonary foreign elements IN the countr
and for the cranks and sentimentalists
native origin who have been political
homeless for some years. OF the $50
votes that George received it is estimat
By careful local observers that at least 8
600 were cast by citizens Of foreign brt
including all the Socialists, Communis
dynamiters, Fenians, and other prOmine
disturbers Of the city, Three-fourths Of /
voting strength Of the party is made up
foreign-born citizens, and its growth v
necessarily be confined to the eleme
Throughout the country from which
present strength was derived. These 9
ments have been much moro largely i'd
tilted with the Demoeralic than the Rep
iican purity, and The probable effect Of
withdrawals from the old parties Is vi
makes the next Presidential contest one
be guessed at outside Of the old lines
calculation.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

HENRY WARE BEECHER in his Thanks
giving discourse said he looked upon
Socialism as only a skin disease" and the
labor agitation as a blessing that breeds in
telligenee. Indifference to these agitations
he looked upon as the worst heresy that
aflicts our country He looked upon the
great uprising Of labor all over the
globe as a divine advent, because it meant
the bringing Of all classes together by
raising the lower strata to level with
the top. He had no patience, however,
with the Anarchists, which to exterminate
is no more culpable than to extermtnate
rnttlesnakes
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
VIM. B. SHARP'S.
FOURTH AND MARKET,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington, Delaware.

A full line Of elegant French
worsted stripes in the new fall
shades are reduced from IS cents
to 40 cents 38-inches wide.
Quilted Satin Innings are here
in splendid shades and qualities.
Crimson, Cherry. Old-Gold.
Gend'arme, Black. 81 from SIPS.
An item regarding Seal Cloth
Coats. Here's the story. Custo-
mer, anxious to buy one Of our
Seal Coats couldn't DO it. sold 50
fast, out Of her size Goes To
another store and don't find them
as good. Says she will wait until
ours come again, which puts the
merchant in an amiable humor
at once, and he, with suavitv un-
surpassed, blandly remarks to
customers anxious to buy.
"What, wait for Sharp's Coats,
why don't you know he gets his
Seal Coats made over there, up
that dirty alley"
Well, that's a pretty hard re-
cOmmendatiOn, but we don't get
our coats over there up that dirty
alley, and our excellent and ami
able merchant is not likely to sell
that customer. What queer char
acters trade develops
We are receiving daily new
styles of Ladies, Misses and
Girls Coats. Our new line Of
Little Girls Coats is particularly
pleasing, the price is low, the gar
ments good and stylish. $3.50 to
/ $12.
Ladies' and Misses Water
proofs, all sizes, 81 to $2.75.
To close up the season we have
reduced special lots and lines of
Carpets and Rugs, which are in
teresting to late buyers.
We have from two to three
hundred remnants of Moquette.
Body Brussels and Tapestry Car
pets, each containing from 10
II yards. BY using them with or
without fringe you can get from
this lot a very handsome rug for
very little money.
MOquette S5c per yard from 81 %
Body Brussels 75c per yard from l 40
Tap'y Brussels Csc per yard from "a
One lot Smyrna Rugs. both
sides the same, about a hundred
of them are reduced to
Slip from $3.50
1.6S from 2.25
237 from $50
400 from $50
A rich and elegant Salonica
Rug, a finely finished and Mo
quette effect, same on both sides.
is 50.
A large line of Skin Rugs. all
the desirable colOrs, $3.50. $2.25.
$2.75.
Large size genuine Angora
Rugs, white, buff and blue. $3.50
and $4.
Two lots of 5 frame Body Brus-
sells reduced, S1.1O from $l.4O and
| 95c from $1.25 are selling fast
r nothing better for library, dining
room or chamber, and you'll like
ly pay more elsewhere. Some
people are wise enough to buy
: them for spring.
WIN. B. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

PLEASED with rattle, tickled with a
straw" is an old saying that the editor of
the Wilmington Home Weekly can apprO-
pirate with perfect propriety in his efforts
to be amused. lie can pick out a slang
phrase intended for just what it was, and
affect to be merry for the amusement of
his readers, but his laugh is the laugh of a
how
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
To Spectators.

The survey of the South Street Pro-
perty aggregates Acres less one
seventh Of an acre., and ! am now open
for bids for it by the acre. If not sold
by December 7th, it will be laid off in
Building Lots and sold in blocks, sec
tions or lots to suit purchasers. This
is a rare chance to make money. Call
and see tho Plot at my Office.
A. p. GRIFFITH.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
New Advertisements.

THE attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Dress Goods, &c.-Wm. B. Sharp.
Cooper & Conard's Fashion Monthly.
Executors Sale of Valuable Real
Estate-RObert N. Shippers.
For Rent-Hirnheimer.
Business Locals-A. p. Griffith.
The New Quinine-The Kaskine Co.
Organs and PianOs-Mason& & Hamlin.
To SpeculatOrs-A. p. Griffith.
Business Locals. V. Smith.
Executors Sale of Real Estate
Samuel w. and J. Augustus McCaulley.
Horse For Sale-W. T. Collins.
Boys ClOthing-J, T. Mullin & Son.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor at Smyrna, Del.
S-SUBsCRIPTIoN-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
ADVERTISEMENT will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
seauent insertions Three-and-a-half cents.
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

COERCION was openly exercised in Ire
land Sunday. Meetings in Sligo were
broken up at the point of the bayonet, and
the speakers were threatened with arrest.
Beyond that point the authorities hesitated
20 eeo
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
Attention. Young Men.

A course of lectures by the Rev. w. B.
Gordon, is now being delivered at St.
Peters Church, upon Sunday evenings,
upon reasons for believing christianity.
They embOdy, in a concise form, the
results of most extensive reading and thor
ough research and present a clear, fair
and most fOrcible resume of the entire sub
ject. In many years of reading in leisure
hours one will not cover such breadth of
information upon an important subject,
and as all phases of sceptical criticism are
reviewed, great interest as we'll as instruc-
tion will be found in these praisewOrthy ef
forts of the reverend scholar to enlighten
our people upon the fallacies which have
become so prevalent in recent times. His
first lecture considered the reasons why the
g common sense" of men should convince
them of the existence of Creator. The
second reviewed the peculiar character of
Christ and the vast influence of His person
al history upon the wOrld-bOth being un-
apprOachable by any known human history
| or even any creation of human imagination
| in any age, before or after His appearance
among mankind and as nothing in human
| life or human Imagination had been found
to parallel those wonderful features which
| characterized the personality and influence
| of Christ--their explanation must be sOugh
| in something more than human. Finally
| ne argued II ChrlSC really HVeu IN Jht
world and was not simply myth, that un-
known thing, PERFECT man. had liveC
He must therefore have been God Tn
next lecture, thespeaker announced. wOult
| consider the historical and philosophical
| proofs that Christ did actually exist ant
was not a nyth. 1t will be delivered mex
Sunday evening. 1t is to be hoped that tn
invitation given to all will be accepted b.
those especially who are pondering thes
subjects silently within their own minds.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
GIVEN AWAY.

Not Clothing, but Watches.
We have an Overstock of
Boys and Children's Cloth
ing, and as an inducement
for you to buy Of us we will
give you one of the Genu-
inc Waterbury Watches
with a splendid Nickel
Chain and Charm with a
Boys Suit, Overcoat, or
both, at SO or upwards.
Our ONE LOW price is
plainly marked on every
garment and is exactly the
same as before we COM
mencedgiving theWatches.
What we want is advertis-
ing, as our Fall Season, the
best we have ever had is
almost over and we know
the Boys will talk about our
goods and prices.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

IT is thought possible that President
Cleveland will have the appointment of
four or five Supreme Court justices. before
the expiration of his term.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

THE editor of the Georgetown Democrat
seems never to have heard of the elastic
quality of collector S tax receipts in stretch
ing over time limits.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

CONGRESS meets next Monday, when
the Presidents Message will be laid before
the country.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
EXECUTORS SALE
CT
Valuable Real Estate.

viii be sold at Public Safe at the Hotel Of
Alexander Maxwell, in Middletown Delaware
on Thursday, the 18th day December,
described Real Estate, being the property Of
William McCaulley, deceased. to wit
No. AL that farm or tract of land with the
buildings thereon, situated in Blackbird Hun
dred, New Castle County and State of Delaware,
at the Long Bridge, on the public road leading
from Smyrna to Collins Beach adjoining lands
OF Thomas Deakyne, heirs OF William Gardner,
and others, and containing li6 acres and 40 per-
ches, more or less. Edward F. Jones, tenant.
No. 2-All that farm or tract of land with the
buildings thereon, situated in Bl0ckbird Hun
dred, aforesaid, on the public road leading from
Smyrna to ThOrOughlaTe Neck, adjoining lands
of William Baker John FARRELL, Charles Deakyne
and others, and containing 3i2 acres aud III
perches, more or less Charles McNamee, tenant.
No. 3.-Al that farm or tract of land, consisting
of cleared land, cedar swamp and maple swamp,
with the buildings thereon, situate in Blackblrd
Hundred Aforesaid, on the public road leaning
from TaylOr's Bridge to Collins Beach, adjoining
lands of Ananias Ennis, Isaac Stats, DrRobert 7.
Johnson. David J. Cummins the heirs of William
McClRne, Robert DerrickSOn, Benjamin David
and others, and containing 542 acres and l29 per
ches. more or less. Benjamin David, Jr., tenant
No. 4.-All that farm or tract OF land with the
buildings thereon situated in Pencader and New
Castle Hundreds, on the Purter's Mill Road, lead
ing from the State Road TO the New Castle and
FTenchtOwn Turnpike, at PorterS station on the
Delaware Railroad, adjoining lands Of Robert X
RObinson's heirs William W Stewards heirs, j.
d. litter Thomas Poole and others, and contain
ing 226 8Cres more or less Mrs. Margatetta
Stradley tenant
No. 5.-All that farm or tract Of land. with the
buildings thereon, situate in Pencader Hundred
aforesaid on the New Castle and FreEchtown
Turnpike at Glasgow Station on the Delaware
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, adjoining lands of Ferdi
nand Janvier, J. ID. litter and Robert K. Robin
sons heirs and others, and containing II acres
and 99lOO perches, more or less. Benson r
| Palmer, tenant.
All Of these farms are well supplied with dwell
/ ling houses barns, stables and Outbuiding. The
| buildings are all Of frame and some of them near
| ly new Nos. and have tenant houses upol
! them also fair apple orchards.
| The tenants above named, will show the prem
/ ises to any persons wishing to view them.
| Attendants will be given and terms mad
! known on day of sale by
SAMUEL W: MccAULLEY;. J Executors
J. AUGUSTUS MCCAULLEf. ( -Ne0u'o''
6O6I5 Market Street. Wilmington, Del
| L. W. STIDIIAM 4 SON AuctiOneers. dec l-3w
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

A great fire at Duluth, MINI, satur-
dav 5ight. destroyed several grain ele-
vafors and other property, causing a
loss of over S765 900.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
Notice to Farmers |!

There will be an Agent at the Railroad
Station in Smyrna every Monday mill
further notice, from IL until , O'clock far
thepurehase ofall kinds of Dressed Ponltrv
Game and Eggs, for which the Highest
Cash Price will be paid No poor stock
wanted.
nov l7-lm H TJTCE
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
SMYRNA Price Current, Dec. l, 1885.
PROVISIONS.
MARRIAGES.

FOsTER-C -COSDEN.-On November 2sth, by Rev.
J. J. Sleeper, at his residence, 81 Cooper Street
Camden, n. j., Harry S. Foster, Of Philadelphia,
and Miss Mary l.. COsden, of Chesterville, Nd,
formerly of this town.
DRYDEN-PRUITT.- the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. Sallie Pruitt, in snow Hill,
Md, November oath, by Rev. Z. =. White of
this town, COard Dryden and Miss CARA Fruit
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01

$50 :. !.
~ - YOU free Of ehangeL na'
will be the best investment for you TO make.
Send 30 cents for our l76 mage pamphlet Addres
GEO. p. ROWELL & cos,
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING BUREAU,
10 Spruce Street. New York.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
FOR SALE.

"a A fine Bay Horse, eight years
E9 y old. Will be sold cheap for
-NSSAs want of use.
w. T. COLLINS,
smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
500 Reward.

/ will pay the above reward for tns
arrest of the thief and GbscOHder, A. =
MCLEAN.
d. w. TRUMPELLER-
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
FOR RENT.

One S-roomed house on West Commerce
Street, with heater that will heat rooms
Everything in good order Also, stable
and carriage house with it, if desired.
Two good offices on second floor, north
east corner of Main and Commerce Streets.
Possession given March lst, lS8l: For
information apply at HIRNHEIMER'S
Clothing Store, Commerce St., below Main.
Smyrna times., 1886-12-01
]. 7. MllLil & Son,

TailOrs. 9Th q Market,
ClOthiers. Wilmington.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-09-14
Van Wyck's Canvass.


Senator Van WSck, of Nebraska, is
prosecuting his campaign for reelection
by visiting the county fairs. Wherever n
few farmers are congrcgated together
there may Van Wyck be found also.
With the people the venerable Senator
Is popular, but with the railroad and land
companies he is decidedly unpopular. If
he is to have any chance of succeeding
himself he must depend upon the people
whom he has sought to serve, and his
freedom in mingling with them is en-.
tirdiy unobiectionabie.
The opposition to him does not mani
fest itself in these places. 1t knows too
well the temper of the masses, and while
he cultivatcs his popular boom his ad-
verSaries are making preparations to Sc
cure by trickery that which they never
could obtain openly, On the election of
u legislature which does not honestly
represent the great majority of the voters
of the state rests the hope OF the monop.
oily crowd that they Will be able to pre-.
vent Van Wyck's reelection. The re-
suit of the contest will be watched with
interest, for in no other western state
have the lines between monopoly and
anti-monopoly been so closely drawn.