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Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, who seems
to be an enigma to the politicians, is
surprising them in that he does not
proclaim policy and drive his party
into its support. Like Jackson, he has
an opinion but unlike him, he does
not propose to drive every man in the
party into his exact method of thought
and especially it is announced he will
not seek to influence the legislation of
Congress, by the use of Federal patron
age. He is content with making rec
concentrations to Congress as to what,
in his judgment it would be right to
do; and having done this he will make
no attempt with the members of Con-
gress to secure their favorable action.
On the other hand, it is stated that
Secretary Manning, who is more of a
politician, wants the president to exert
the entire power of the administration
to force the Democrats to vote in ac-
cord with it on the matter that the
proper way is to make a direct issue,
and that the Democrats who attack il
on the silver question be regarded as
enemies. He thinks that the Admin
istration is 80 committed that to allow
the Democrats in Congress to pass any
more silver legislation will be to dis
credit it both at home and abroad SC
he persists in urging that the line be
drawn and the administration use all
its influence to bring its party sup
pOrters in Congress to its position on
silver, or serve notice upon them that
they must expect no tavOrs. Instead
however, Mr.. Cleveland will use the
veto power to check hurtful legisla.
tiOn.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

THE Presidential Succession Bill
passed the House of Representatives
last week, and having previously pass
ed the Senate, only needs the signature
of the President to become law. The
country will now be relieved from the
anxiety resulting from the present de-
fective law and especially that the sue
cessor to the presidential office in case
of the death of the President or Vice
President should be of the same polit-
ical party. By the new law, in case OF
the death of President Cleveland, Sec
retary of State Bayard would become
President, the succession following in
the line of the Secretary of the Treas
nry, on down through the Cabinet.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

" ANOTHER RICHMOND" has taken
the field in defense Of our assessment
laws which have been 80 severely CEN
sured for what the North american Re-
Uierv calls their DISTINGUISHING tenden-
ciea Much can be affirmed and de.
MED in regard to this law, but the fact
remains that IN its present form the
minority party viii always be in 3
chronic state Of complaint and the ma
jority party defending law that can
- made an engine Of power 70 the
strong and Of weakness TO the weak
4ftbe assessments were All made Will
the same care ia getting and spelling
fhe names, manipulated me same y
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
GRAIN.
OFFICE OF
Philadelphia I Smyrna Transportation Company,
January 20th, 1886.
PER BUSHFI.
MARRIAGES.

BOYLES-MCKEE.-January 9th, in this
town, by Rev. E. Z. White, Joseph G.
BOyles and Miss Helen T. Mckee, both
of Kent county, Del.
CATS S-BRATTON.-At the residenoo
of Robert d. Ratledge near Middletown.
January 18th, by the Rev. A. Stengle,
John b. Cats and Miss Matte B. Bratton'
both of Chester, Pa, but formerly of
New Castle county, Del.
CLENDANIEL-SCHREITZ.-InS ST
Annes p. +. Church, Middletown, Jan
uary l4th, by the Rov. J. Beers John
Henry Clendaniel, near Chestertown
Md, and Miss Sarah J. Schreitz, of
MiddletOwn.
FRAZIER-STEELE.- AT Thomas NJ. T.
Chapel, January 9th, by Rev. A S.
MOwbray, Calvin r. Frazier and Miss
Rachel Steele, both of Kent county. Del,
GRENNELL-MACONNRLL.-Att tho
residence of Peter Mcconnell, near Fel-
ton, January 9th, Orln Grennen and
Miss Libbie Mcconnell.
X--KERSEY.- Y.-Januarv ,s,l
by Rev. John Miller, James III HendriI
and Miss Emma +. Kersey, both of
Dover %
HILL-SHIRLoW.-At Camden, N. j
n" Afth, ny lno hov. William r.
DAVIS Thomas II. Hin, Of Smyrna, Del.
phia. "''"V0'-
SFkVhNS-JQHNSTQN.-At the resi-
dence Of tho brides parents, near Sassa-
ms Md January 9th, by the Rev. a. D.
Swlu,sln, lh9mgs l.. Stovens, Of near
clayton, and Miss Jennie M Johnston
WlLSQN-F0UNTAIN.-In Wnmin0-
Ton, January 18th, by Rev. Rufus II
Adams, Cove 5. Wilson, Of Dover. and
Miss Eugenia l., Fountain, Of Whining
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

THE demand for home rule in Ire
land is creating excitement in England
and there are rumors that the English
Government is contemplating forcible
measures. There is great destitutiOn
in Ireland, and writs of eviction are
being issued by the hundred. Mr..
Parnell will demand of the Tories a
fulillment of their compact to give
home rule to Ireland.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
A Word to the Wise should BE- sufi-
0ioflf

William c. Fountain, formerly. of
Dover, but late of Wilmington, Del,
died last week and 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 infoT-
nation you desire. This Society Is
very prompt in paying their losses and
mas never failed to pay single death
loss.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
Yyopaonai

Mr.. Q. Kinsley and bride OF Peru
Northern New York, are guests Of Mrs
j. ~. Anthony. Mrs. Klnsley and
Mrs. Anthony are sisters,
Miss Sue 0ulgg "a on visit Of sever
al weeks 10 relatives in Baltimore,
Miss Kate Clark, ol Downs Chapel
a visiting Miss Hannah Yau0nsken
Andrew q. Grow, Of Wilmington u
n town to-day.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
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, p. NJ, the following described
Real Estate:

~ SlOCh. I. NJ, Lne following described
Real Estate:
No. l.-All that three-story frame dwell
ling house and lot in tenure of Rev. John
france, having ten rooms, hall with open
stairway and cellar under the whole. the
lot has a front on Delaware Street, of u
feet and extends back in parallel lines ia
feet with the line of ThOs. Buckmaster lot
No. IA twO-stOry frame dwelling house
and lot IN tenure of Joseph Hammel, hav-
ing SIX rooms, hall and cellar, the lot has
a front on Cummins Street of 80 feet and
depth on Benson Street of 81 feet TO the line
of Buckmaster's lot.
No. IA two-stOry frame dwelling house
and lot IN tenure of Isaac VI. Wilson. hay-
ing seven rooms, a hall and good cellar the
lot has front on Cummins Street of % feet.
running back parallel with No. >, 81 feet 10
Buckmaster's lot.
No A building lot adjoining No. 3.
having front on Cummins Street of b
feet and depth of 81 feet TO Buckmater.
lot.
To persons desirous of securing home
or looking for an opportunity to invest
capital, these properties offer many induce
ments. If desired, One-half the purchase
money can remain lien upon the property,
Attendance given and "A plot exhibited
on the day of sale by
JOHN II. HOFFECKER
dec 23-6w for 5. p WRIGHT.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
Gbe Smprna Gmes.
SMYRNA, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 20, 1855

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-O year $500 III 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
of Seven Cents a line for the first insertion; sub
seQuent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annua
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Gents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
Business Locals

Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. Cooper's.
For SALE.-A good Door Frame.
with a three light transom. Geo. NJ.
Stevenson.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
J. B. COoper's.
Colored Wool Laces 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 any
make you want. J. II. PRIMROSE.
Since boyhood have been troubled with catarrh
anI ~ nay leyer. Eiy's Cream Balm has cured me.
+ Z; T. l.. Clckener New Brunswick, y. J.
Elys Cream Balm cured me of catarrh-restor.
ed my sense Of smell. For cold in head it works
IKE magic.-E II. Sherwood, Banker. Elizabeth
New Jersey.
Prepare yourself for the Winter by
buying your Clothing, Underwear and
Hats from the new and large stock of
John E. 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 }. b. COoper's. Loops and Fringes.
A Large Stock of Capitol Shirts Just
Received at Megear's.
Order any Book you want, at J.B.
Cooper's.
Globe Shirts, Crown Collars and 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 aud Footwear, is par excellent.
The Best rs Cent Shirt in the Market
capitol, at Megear's.
A good line Of Oyercoats 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.
There can be no better Shirt than
the Que, " sold by J. B. Cooper only.
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. ]. f. Phillips.
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. COOper's.
For Fine Dress Shirt Call for the
Capitol, for sale at Megear's.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. CoOper's.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
New Advertisements. .

The attention Of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Mules, Horses, Cattle, &C., at private
sale-S. i. Richardson, Massey, Nd.
For Sale--S700 Mortgage.
Statesmen Wanted--Glen Brothers.
Carpets. &. J. Dobson.
New Dictionary Of Stltches--Straw
bridge & ClOthier.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
FOR SALE.
Statesmen Wanted !

Energetic, reliable men, not less than
ttwenty-four years old, to sell the choicest
Fruit and Ornamental Nursery Stock on
salary 'cih expenses paid, or on commis-
SION as preferred. Steady employment
throughout the year Business o1ickiv
learned. Send for terms. N''
GLEN BROTHERS, Nurservmen
Jan zU-4w Rochester, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

nearly died with inflammation of the
stomach, bnt half table spoonful of
Brazilian Balm In cup of hot water
relieved me instantly. RET
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

The Ciyll'herylee Reform Association
ot New york in contemplating nn At
tack on Collector liodden
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
FOR RENT,

from MIR Bewley> '''' second dro,
jan 6-tf
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
1861. 1886.
Reynolds Stores.

We extend to the many friends
and patrons of our Stores our most
cordial and hearty thanks for their
generous and liberal appreciation
OF our efforts to supply their wants
and meet the demands for the
Holiday trade And, though in the
almost unprecedented cyclone Of
business that swept over us Christ
mas week our stocks were greatly
diminished, we have still choice
and varied assortment of many
beautiful and desirable articles APP
proprite to the seasOn-either as
Wedding, Holiday or Birthday
presents-and our buyers are
already in the markets replenish=
ing our stocks with such useful
and staple goods as Fashion, INeces'
sity and the Season demand. we
are still prepared. and no efforts
shall be spared to keep so, to meet
the demands of the public.
We cordially invite ALL to come
and examine our goods and prices
and see for themselves,
5, M. REYNOLDS & CO.,
Middletown, Del.
E. REYNOLDS & Co.,
Dover, Del. n,4,,
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

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., 1886-01-20
FOR SALE.

Gr"c.ry Soe Iiu ana fIHtur'i fo Gi an OH and et -
for selnng. Apply at TN, Oi!icc ''ri ea,oa
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
FOR RENT

The Dwelling in tenure Of II n
Possession March lst next Terms r.,.,A .'aA N. D.
Apply 10 '"De
uec o'u WILSON 7. CAVFNbra
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

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 ]. B.
Cooper.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

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Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

BOYLES-MCKEE.-JanuaryG 9th. in this
town, by Rev. f. f. White, Joseph G.
Boyles and Miss Helen T. Mckee, both
Of Kent county, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

FRAZIER-STEELE.-At Thomas, NJ T.
Chapel, January 9Th, by Rev. A. S,
MOwbray, Calvin r. Frazier and Miss
Rachel Steele, both of Kent county. Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

HENDRIX--KERSEY.-Januarv 19,b
by Rev, John Miller, James III. Hendri2
and Miss Emma f. Kersey, both of
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

SCIENTIFIC.

Tie EndtslrUctibility Of Gold-Gold
may be said to lie everlasting, indie
structible. The pure acids have no
effect upon Il. AR and water are alike
prohibited from working its destTuc-
ton ; while to baser metals they are
decay, to gold they are inn0cuous.
Bury 1t through long years and when
the rude tool of the ~exGavatOr again
brings it to light, while everything
around it has returned to dust from
which it sprang while the delicate
form which 1t adorned has become a
powder so impalpable as to be map.
probable while the strong bone of the
mighty warrior crumbles as you gaze
upon 1t /; while the trusty sword lies Il
mass of shale rust, the delicate tracery
in gold which adorned it, or the finely
wrought tiara which encircled the lofty
brow of the fair damsel, is there in its
pristine beauty, perfect as when 1t LETT
the workman's hands and became the
JOY of her leeting moments. Yes,
days, years, centuries have rolled by (;
mighty empires have risen and fallen a;
dynasties that dreamed their power to
be everlasting have passed away I;
armies have marched, conquered and
become nerveless.with decrepld old age;
cities teeming with population and
commerce have become the dwelling
place of the owl and the bat ; the very
pyramids themselves, raised IN the pride
of power and destined to be forever,
have crumbled and are crumbling, and
yet the thin flament Of goldbas stood
unchanged. O..
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

You grasp an iron ball and call it
hard it is not the iron that is hard,
but cohesive force that packs the par
tIcles of metal into intense ~sociability.
Let the force abate, and the same metal
becomes like dust let it disappear and
the ball is a heap of powder, which
your breath scatters in the air. Ii the
cohesive energy in nature should get
tired and unclench its grasp of matter,
our earth would Instantly 60 to pieces /;
50 that what we tread on is not ma
terial substance, but matter braced up
by a spiritual substance, for which it
serves as the form and show. Al peCu-
l~iarities of rock and glass, diamond, ice
and crystal are due to the working of
unseen military forces that employ
themselves under g~round-in caverns,
beneath rivers, in mountain crypts, and
through the coolest nights, drilling
companies of atoms into crystalline
b~attalions and squares, and every
caprice Of fantastic order,
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

COULDN'T you find room enough
for yourself on that bench, without
pushing that little boy off on the floOr3''
asked an Austin school teacher of the
bad boy of the school.
81 didn't want any room for myself, .
was the reply; l wasn't crowded at
ALL"
Then why did you push him OFF,
"To give him more room. He was
the boy who was crowded, so I pushed
him off to give him plenty of room.
There is a great deal more room off a
a bench then there is on it,"
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

WELSH cookies are made of two cups
Of sugar, n cup Of butter, and two
thirds of a cup of sweet milk with one
teaspoCnfGl OF bi-carbonate of soda dis
solved IN it. Beat two eggs quite light
and add them, mix two teaspoonfuls of
cream of tartar with a quart Of flour,
mix this in, then add more flour, if
needed, to form a smooth dough which
can be easily rolled. Flavor with Gin.
namon, cut in fancy shapes, and bake
in a quick Oyen..
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

BosroN PLUM PUDDING.-One loaf
of bakers bread, cut in thin slices and
buttered, butter the pan well; put a
layer of bread and of raisins, a little
cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar; then a
layer Of buttered bread, and continue
until the pan is full; put milk enough
around it to soak it over night; cover it
with a plate to keep it downs before
putting it in the oven, beat from three
to seven eggs, according to size of pud-
ding; milk enough to have it moist, but
not to have it run in the oven.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

The nitro.glycerine bomb Is a recent
addition to destructive projectiles, its
seryiceableness In reducing entrench-
ments being, it is claimed, unexcelled.
In its construction a heavy conical shell
is first cast, and SO arranged that one
end is much heavier than the other, one
end being also closed with a tightly
fitting cap, screwed on after charging.
The interior of the shell is divided into
three compartments, each separated by
a heavy plate.glass cap: the division
furthest from the open end is flied with
sulphuric acid, the next with glycerine,
and the outer one with nitric acid
these three elements being the compo-
nent parts of ~nitro-glycerine. A small
opening through the centre of the cap
fitting the open end OF the projectile
admits a steel rod, to each end of which
is firmly attached a small circular piece
of metal the inner end resting against
the first glass cap the outer cap is then
screwed on, and the projectile is ready
for service. According to the principle
of gravitation, the heavy end naturally
strikes the ground first, the steel rod is
driven through the plate glass parti-
tions, the chemicals are mingled, and a
nitro-glycerine discharge takes place.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06
FACETIE.

CHARLES AUGUsTUs-"Is it true,
ma, that love takes away the appetizer
Malt certainly does"
My worst fears are realized. OIL
now can | bear up under it2"
why, my son, what is the matterr'
You know how deeply THAT is
now much / think Of Miss Blank"
"A charming girl, and l 4 am glad you
like her."
but she cannot have a particle Of
love for me-
why not?"
because her appetite is not affected
IN the least. Last evening she took
lour plates of ice cream at one sitting. y
Don't be alarmed, my son; ice cream
don't eount.n
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

YES" said the noted detective,
II have seen a great many queer things
IN my experience. discovered a great
many gigantic frauds, L suppose?" ven
tured an admirer. "Well, should say
So was the reply, but, between you
and me, the most complete piece Of de-
ceptiOn | ever saw was a woman, young,
pretty, and l would have sworn that
she was an angel" "But she wasn't2"
Il should say not. She has a temper
like a whirlwind, and when she gets
mad the very earth seems to shake"
"Good graciousl and how did you man
age to get down to her true char
acteT2' Well, I-ahem-the fact is, /
married herr
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

RATS are said to lave such a dislike
TO potash, that if it is powdered and scat
tered around their h5unts- they will
leave them, a piece ut rag u IL soaked
in a strong solution Of cayenne is a
capital thing 10 put into rat or mice
holes, as they will not attempt to eat it.
A plug of wood covered with . piece of
flannel so prepared may be ustd TO fill
up the holes. Cockroaches and ants
have a similar dislike to cayenne, and
a little strewed about the oflar will
keep it clear of them. !
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

Wood intended for paper pulp is
shaved by q machine devised for the
purpose so thfnly that it takes $50
thicknesses to make an inch. The
cutting knives are kept sharpened
while in operation by an arrangement
of whetstones, which are constantly at
work upon them.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

GINGER candy, which may be given
to children With colds, is made by boil
ing one poun0Nf clarified sugar with a
very little water until it is brittle, when
-ooi STIR in one %teaspOonful Of powdered
ginger. Or beat the white of an egg
very light and add this to the sugar
with twenty drops of Jamaica ginger.
Pour upon buttered plates and mark be-
fore 1t is too stiff in the form of blocks;
when cold you have to chip them apart
with a cold, sharp knife.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06
VINEGAR Buffers

Ia the great BLOOD Purifier and Life-gfv1ng
Principle; q Gentle Pnrgatiye and Tonic; a periect
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I'm vinegar Bitters there is vitality ouI
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Diseases of the Skin, Of whatever name
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vinegar Bitters allays feverisnness: LIZ
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Vinegar Bitters cures Constipation and
prevents Diarrhpa.
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The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06
Those who hope for no other life are
dead even for this.
4 I;emedy for Lung Diseases.

DIR. Robert Newton, late President of The
Electric College. ofthe city of New York,
and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DIR.
WIN. HALLS BALsAM very extensively in
his practice, as many OF his patients, now
living, and restored to health by the use of
this invaluable medicine, can amply testi-
fy. He always said that so good a remedy
ought to be prescribed freely by every phySi-
clan as a sovereign remedy in all cases OF
lung diseases. 1t cures Consumption, and
has no equal for all pectoral complaints,
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

DUCHEssE POTATOES. - Usually
served with fish on the same plate. They
are little cakes of mashed potatoes.
Take four steamed potatoes and mash
them with an ounce of butter, the yolk
Of egg and salt. Spread on a pie.plate,
brush owe with the yolk of an egg
mixed with a spoonful of milk, cut in
pieces of any shape, take up the pieces
with a knlfe-point, place them on a
creased b~aking.pan and bake a nice
color on top.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-03-06

IT is extremely difficult to induce a
servant always to hang up a broom
when it is not in use, but the house
keeper will be repaid for the extra care
OF looking after this herself by the
added length Of time that the broom
will wear. Standing on the handle
serves almost as well, the object in both
cases being to prevent the straws from
being bent out of shape by their own
Weight.