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Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
For the Smrna Times.
Baltimore & Delaware Bay R. R.

Mr. EDITOR Il saw a short time
since in the paper that the people at
Crumpton and other places in Mary
land were finding fault in not receiving
their mail regularly owing to the un-
certainty of the above road making
their trips and had petitioned to have
their mail sent by the way of Milling
ton, on the Queen Anne's Railroad,
now run by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, thence by wagon. The rail
road from BOmbny Hook, Del, to
ChestertOwn, Md, some twelve or
fourteen years since was leased for 81
per year to its present lessee, and from
that time to the present has been run
ming low down until it is entirely un-
safe for travel. There have never
been any new ties except gum or
black oak placed on it, and it has
been the burial ground for old ties
taken up off of other roads for sew
eral years, consequently the whole
road has been going down until
nothing can save it and will have to be
rebuilt its entire length, bridges very
unsafe, with new road bed, iron and
ties, at a cost, suppose, of $4,000 per
mile. 1t was the intention of Col n.
Scott, when foreman of the grand jury,
to have the road presented and if de-
clared a nuisance publicly, as it should
be, then the public will know the
great risk they run in patTonizing it,
and the Government will withhold its
subsidy and not permit it to carry the
mail, for it is so unsafe and unreliable
that the Government is not aware of it
or else it would not contract with
One-man and rotten railroad. The
train has run off the track twice within
sight of my house, once when the Pres
ident of the Fruit Growers Bank was
on board and he was compelled to ride
on a very cold day on the dinckey to
Clayton, a distance of ten. miles.
Again, the engine upset and so re-
NAMED, buried in the swamp for near
ly week, besides numerous other
times and places where it has jumped
the track, set fire to the woods and in
open fields killed numerous stock, &c.
By the storm of January 8th the
whole train was stuck in a snow drift
and there was no train on the road for
five days. and this storm of the third
inst. it Is again stopped six days. In
the first place if they had the motive
pOwer-Only two old aud worn-out en-
gines-the road is in such condition
that it will not stand the pressure nee
essary to keep it free from snow. Can
you inform me why this concern is not
condemned, and if Jay Gould caunot
be held responsible says he don't
know any such railroad-where is
there any responsibility in case Of acci-
dent or loss of life ? Certainly none
with the present one-dOllar-per-year
lessee.
The Government, think, pays Ger
ker 81 POO per annum for mail service
and pays the route agent $65O-very
nearly $4,000 for serving the public by
a road that will run if it can, and. as
the public as above stated say, very
uncertain. F. p. 5. f.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

THE resolution offered by Mr.. Bland
which passed the House asking of the
President and his Secretary of the
Treasury their " future policy in re-
latiOn to the silver question, will give
them very interesting reading if Mr..
Cleveland and Mr.. Manning send them
in reply copies of the Message and Re
port bearing on this question, which if
read and inwardly digested would
make the silver men wiser men for
their pains. Could they expect the
President to go back on principles so
broadly laid down, simply for a wordy
resolution the emanatiOn of windy in
fationists, even if they be majority
of our National representatives?
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

WASHINGTON is having a political
scandal very much resembling that of
the Credit Mobilier, which involves
two of Mr. Cleveland's cabinet Mr.
Garland, the Attorney General and
Mr.. Lamar, the Secretary of the Inter-
ior The iercest onslanghts have been
made by the two leading democrat pa-
pers of New York, the World and the
lSaR, both Of which call upon Mr.
Cleveland to reconstruct his cabinet
The trouble is between the great Bell
telephone monopoly and the Pam -Elec-
trio Company that set up in opposition
to it. Mr.. Garland accepted 81 SOC, 900
in stock Of the latter company while a
member of the Senate, the object being
Of course to secure his political infu-
ence. The Bell monopolist want to
secure controlling patent on tele-
phones. and the Pan-Electric is resist
ing il. and it is claimed that the two
members Of the cabinet above named
are influenced 10 favor Of the latter
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
Business Locals.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. CoOper's.


Ladies', Gents and Children's GossR-
meres, at J. B. COoper's.
For SALE.-A good Door Frame,
with q three light transom. Geo. NJ.
Stevenson.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
J. B. COOper's.
Prepare yourself for the Winter by
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 }. 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.
F. H. 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 IS Cent Shirt in the Market
Capitol, at Megear's.
The only reliable catarrh remedy on the mar
Ret day IS Ely's Cream Balm, being free from
poisonous drugs and offensive odors II has cured
| thousands of acute and chronic cases where ali
other remedies have failed. II quickly cures
cold in the head and catarrhal headache Price
| fifty cents.
A good line of Overcoats and Fancy
Cass Suits, at Phillips.
J. E. Carter has engaged Joseph
Stephenson, an experienced paper
hanger, 20 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.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COoper's.
Our sales in Hats this season have
been larger than ever before. The
cause-superior styles J. f. Phillips.
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps,
at J. B. Cooper's.
For a Fine Dress Shirt Call Cor the
Capitol, for sale at Megears.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
THE Perkins & House Non-Explos-
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
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Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
Peach Exchange.

On Wednesday last J. G.. Brown and
A. n. Brown, of the Wyoming Fruit
Exchange, came up to confer with Pa
irons of Husbandry of this vicinity. in
regard to the formation of a branch of
their exchange at our shipping station
Clayton. Their purpose was to meet
the members of the Grange at their
Lodge, but the sDOwstOrm proved too
much for the members with the excep-
ton of A.. i. Hudson, who met the
visitors and took them home with him
to dinner and to talk over the subject
at the fireside. The Messrs. Brown are
quite enthusiastic over the success of
their scheme set on foot two years ago.
and conducted the past year with great
satisfaction and profit TO the peach
growers, the proof of which was the
bringing of peaches to Wyoming for
many miles, and right past other ship
ping stations. The growers, it is stated.
got about as much for their peaches
there as the shippers did in New York.
thus saving freight, commission, risk of
delays and accidents. In other words.
they went to the Exchange with a load
of peaches and returned home with a
pocket full of money with no anxious
cares about the returns for tomorrow.
This IS very pretty picture to lay
before farmer-far excelling the Rs-
thetical effect on the cultured eve, of
an orchard in full bloom. Our peach
growers are fast coming to the conclus-
ion that the market should come TO
them, instead Of they going to the
market. They think it has been the
ether way long enough. Heretofore
they have had all the risks-frost.
sleet, tOgs, curculis, railroad accidents
and delays, the sales in the market,
often arbitrarily set by the middle-men
and finally the returns after the last
shipment. They are still willing to
take all risk until the ripening bloom
pronounees the luscious fruit ready
for the market, but then they want
the men who get the most out Of them
with the least at stake, to take the
risk until they reach the consumer, at
the most week; or as mathemati-
cally stated, they one week against
the farmers iifty-one.
The Grangers here take TO the idea
very kindly, as we think will the far
uicis senerally, but the mind Is rum
sink ~ Ihe direction Of an indepen-
uyns ~ rainier Than q branch exchange.
~ ~ requested 20 ask The peach
I kfVWeis WHO are not members ii tne
1inilhn ~ meet with the latter in their
pau near clayton 90 three O'Clock on
/ wednesday afternoon next. 10 dlaeuoe
the organization Of q Fruit Exebange
.af clayton -
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

from personal interest. The President
it is said will stand by his cabinet of
fcers, believing them to be above the
influences charged against them. A
leading journal thus tersely states the
present aspect of the case:
"The verdict of the Democratic
press, with few dissenting voices, is
that the Attorney General must either
sell his stock or resign. The verdict
of the Republican press is that ne must
either be removed or impeached. The
verdict of every journal of influence
and character is that the telephone
scandal requires a thorough, searching,
impartial investigation at the hands of
Congress, whether the Attorney Gen
eral stays in or goes out"
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
New Advertisements.

THE attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
ClOthing-Garitee, Masten & Allen.
OratOriO of Esther, the Beautiful
Queen.
Merchant Tailor-G. T. Eichman.
Moquette Carpet. & J. DObsOn.
Public Sale of Horses, Mules, &C.
Benjamin B. Burrows.
A Big Ofer-The National Co.
Advertisers-GeO. p. ROwell & Co.
Ely's Cream Balm.
Consumption Cured.
Fits Cured.
A Standard Medical Work.
Four good Rooms For Rent
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

New CASTLE COUNTY, has been con-
siderably disturbed by the election of
the President of the Levy Court where
by Mr.. Taylor of Appoquinimink hun
dred was chosen over Mr.. Shallcross of
st. Georges Hundred, because it was
thought to be done in the interest of
jobbery. As we understand it the
change was made for very different
purpose viz; to get the presidency of
the body from under the domiDancy of
the MiddletOwn ring" who seemed to
be leading the rest of the county by
the nose. The Levy Court of New
Castle county with such large monied
interest under their control has grown
to be very important body
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
COlOred Teachers, Institute.

The third annual institute of the
cOlOTed teachers of Delaware was held
in this town last week. A worse time
could not have been selected, taking
the weather into consideration, the
heavy snow making it impossible for a
number not on the line of the road to
get here, but those who did seemed to
make the best use of the time.
Wednesday being a very stormy dav
the Institute did not convene until
Thursday, when thirty-three teachers
we're in attendance. Owing to want
OF time much of the programme was
omitted. The essays were noted for
their excellence. II. F. Owens. of New
Castle introduced geography; his ex-
plantations were valuable, his principal
plea being for local geography. J. b.
McGlnnls, A. NJ, of Dover, explained
arithmetic from rotation and enumera-
ton, through common fractions bv
forming three different classes of
teachers, the primary class being most
interesting. w. II. Tyrrell, suffering
with rheumatism, was carried to the
Institute to introduce grammar. His
diagrams were as usual faVOrablv re-
ceived and showed that he was fully
acquainted with his subject. The
evening entertainment was enjoyed by
all present.
Thursday evening was devoted to
music, essays and addresses.
Friday evening Mrs. Fanny J. Cop
pin entertained the audience for one
hour and twenty minutes, her subject
being Industrial Education" Mrs.
COppin is noted for great learning and
her public addresses on whatever con-
Germs her race and country. C. Con-
rad, Esq, Actuary for the ColOred
Schools of Delaware, made few prac-
tical remarks. He said that next to
his family circle came the colored
schools OfDelaware. State superinten-
dent Williams and Carpenter did not
put in an appearance because of the
cold weather.
The Institute adjourned to meet at
Milford during February, 1887.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

ANOTHER of our distinguished men,
General Winfield Scott Hancock, died
On Governors Island, his head quarters
very unexpected yesterday of kidney
troubles. During the late civil war
and as the Democratic candidate for
president five years ago, he filled a
conspicuous place in the affairs of the
nation. General Hancock was gallant,
brave, honorable, a gentleman in the
highest sense of the term; and as an
exalted type of the American soldier
and citizen, the people will mourn his
death.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFECKER Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTION-O One year s.. 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
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., 1886-02-10
EOr the Smnrnn Trnles

Mr.. EDITOR:-I don't want to
irighten any one, but let me tell you
the peach buds in this vicinity are
certainly killed. l have examined sew
eral orchards and fail to find a solitary
live bud. OfcOurse thousands of hope
fnl ones will not believe this until long
after budding time.
Respectfully,
CALEB BOGGs.
Morton, Del., Feb. Sih, 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

THE Senate has passed the bill to ad-
NIT Dakota into the union by the vote
of 80 to % all the democrats except
Senator Voorhees, voting against it,
When the bill reaches the House the
decision doubtless will be that she can
wait until another sister territory has
grown sufficient to be admitted with
her
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
Queen Estha,,

1t is with pleasure we announce
that the beautiful oratOriO of Queen
Esther will be presented to our people
again by Prof. d. p. Wyatt, the dates
fixed being Thursday and Friday,
nights, the 25th and 26th insts.
As most of the singers participating
in it are those who took part two years
ago, a much finer presentation is to be
expected. In fact the two or three re-
hersals the weather has permitted in
dicate that this expectatatiOn will be
fully realized. The chOruses are much
fuller and richer than those of two
years ago.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
Desirable Property
FOR SALE.

Comfort, convenience, and economical
living depend largely on the interior ar
rangement ofthe home and its surroundings.
We offer to those seeking a home our Pro
perty on South Street, just above Delaware,
combining advantages of location, ample
grounds, amongst excellent neighbOrs. with
garden of Small Fruits, &c, that cannot be
surpassed by properties now on the market.
Whole House 24x40, is so arranged that all
the. rooms on the first floor can by a series
OF double doors be thrown together or sep
Grated at the will of the OCCUPANTS and
heated above and below by the kitchen
-'"ve and one parlor heater Spear. con-
timing jointly not over seven tons of coal
l. YOU want to secure a Home that you will
always be satisfied with, call on
r. M. JOHNSON.
At the Smyrna Boot and Shoe Store for
terms and reasons for selling.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
1T Was a Joke. >

1t Was a Joke"
Under the above caption the sub
editor of the Record assumes to perpe-
trate what he may consider a huge Joke
upon me. If the smart sub had not
been in such undue haste for an item
he would have investigated the mat
er before publishing it. l gave him to
understand at the time that it was n
mere jest between Mr.. jefferson and
myself and not intended for him, but
as he had large paper to fill and not
much to fill it with, he was like the
drowning man, grasping at every
straw that came along.
/ would advise that if the real editO T.
contemplates another trip and wishes
the service Of our witty friend, the
sub, to take charge, that he reduce the
size of his sheet at least one half, that
he may have time to get things
straight and not snap at every fly that
may chance to pass his way.
J. G. BRINTON.
For he Smyrna Times
Ixenton.
The excitement over the collector
ship has died out. Jas. d. Wright,
Esq, the fortunate man, is happy.
RumOr says a change will be made
in the cOnstableship.
Business is very dull since the heavy
snow fall.
Terrence Carvin has purchased line
stallion from Robt. Steel, of RhiIadel-
phia. The animal has a very fine ped
igree.
Evening parties are raging in this
community.
The Downs Chapel Lyceum will dis
cuss the following at its next meeting:
Res0IUed, That Ireland should be free
and independent country, This is
live question and promises to be we'll
debated.
s. II. King, Esq, teacher at Downs
Chapel, is quite unwell, and it Is feared
he may be compelled TO resign.
w. Denney Wilds has not yet taken
charge Of the post-olIiee, but expects 20
In few weeks. CENsOR
keat0n, DEL, FEB. Sth, 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

IL Is q common thing and considered
compliment In China for present of
nice collin to be made to very aged
person.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
PUBLIC SALE
OF
H0FSGS, Mules, Cattle
Farming Implements, &c.,
NEAR CLAYTON.

lhe subscriber intending 10 quite farming win
sell his entire Stock at Pubic -aIe Mt Ii, ri ''
deuce, on the road faom SMYRNA T.. I.,-
ton, about one mike from The former
place, and about one mile soufh
east of CLAYTON
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
FOR RENT.

on Reasonable Terms to family with
opt children -Four Good Rooms. Good H. io-
aalitty and good water. wv" io7
'oO lO'tt Apply at this Office.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
CATTLE
Farming Utensils &c


, iron axle Farm Wagons . iron avI. sn-iro
reach Wagons, so baskets each. low spring
Dear6ornS for peach orchards. "A baskets each
10" iron axle spring Peach Wagon. :6 Ia> kets.
Manure Spreader ChamninII- EeaI,.r ana Ifl,rar
combined, Buckeye Mower0ud Reaper combined.
Buckeye Mower, Buckeye SefBinder steel Tooth
spring ha6e, Grain Fans. > Corn Shelters. cider
Corn and Cob Mill, Sleigh , Hay higgins. Circular
saw Roller. Thomas smoothing Harrow. Gang
IioW' steam Generator for cooking feed for stock
Flows, HarrOwS, CultivatOrS. Hog Scalder Snades
ShovelS. Hoes Forks Washing Machine Clothes
Wrngcr. lot Of Wire Trays for driving fruit jot Of
Slde ana shoulder Meat, and many otherarticles
too numerous to mention.
IERMS.-SumS of $50 and under Cash: over
that amount credit of l. months viii be given
by purchaser giving his judgment note or bond
interest added, with approved security Nothing
TO be removed untilthe Terms are complied with
"A. L. HUDSON.
B. V. WELDON, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
On Thursday, February 18th, 1886.
AT 10 o'clock A. ~. sharp. the Following Personal
Property 10 Wit.
4 head Of Horses.

- No. l. Dexter" bay horse. 1l yesr,
Esr driver " 'ie
A&O~@S' No. - Gipsy," black mare. yean
"IH, good Tor farm and good driver
No. D" sherman" roam colt wears Ola ,,.o1
work horse and will make a tine driver s'''
No. II Lucy bay mare year> ,,I5 ,.,3
worker and "A fair driver '
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
Horse For Sale.

0 A good work horse, fair travail
N<l Ter on the road, gentle to All kinds
ol harness, and will be sold ebean
Apply to ~''0"P'
GEO. w. TURNER
Lower end Of Commerce Street o,,r,,,.;.. a,l.,
the residence of John M. Voshell' l'0'''e
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
GRAIN
OFFICE OF
Philadelphia Z Smyrna Transportation Company
February 10th, 1886.
PER RusHRI.
FOUND

a Pass Book containing Judgment noto
tor SOL The owner can get the sama b'v,
Identifying. it at this Office and paving foyy fy
this advertisement F'' '''s io'
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
MULES

well broken, years old ~
Nos. 3 and "A pair of gray Mules va
good size, well broken, years old SlkzHs
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10

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Who Struck that Blow?

For the Smyrna Times
Smyrna times., 1886-02-10
r. NJ. Johnson

At the Smyrna Boot and Shoe Store. for
terms and reasons for selling.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-25

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find inclosed) for the Spanish pista-
reen contributed to the Mrs. HAN
COCK fund by his brother 'Reb,' DIR.
7. E. Nagle- Were his means pro-
portionate to his desires he would
gladly make the offering 81 for each
year of the coins existance. Should
the amount forwarded secure the
prize (and the writer sincerely hopes
that it will not), he will forward his
address upon an intimation in the
World to that effect. If it does not,
please credit the sum to the fund in
any instance as an appreciation Of so
worthy an object, and as coming from
an humble but ardent admirer of a
brave and distinguished opponent
the hero of Gettysburg
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-03-25
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.

Mr.. WALTER III. PAGE, had some
sensible advice in his last New York
letter to the Raleigh Chronicle con-
corning the Postal Savings Banks.
This is system, towards which a
healthy sentiment seems to be formu-
iating, and the bill now being consid-
cred by the House Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads will doubtless
be submitted with favorable report.
The postal savings bank when es-
tablished would be standing invita-
ton to the people to save their hard
earned money and habits of thrift and
economy would be happily engender-
ed. The interest while not likely to
be large, would be duly appreciated
inasmuch as the majority of the de-
positors would probably be among the
poorer portion of our inhabitants, and
indeed were there no interest to ex-
pect, it would be their good fortune
to thus have the opportunity afforded
them of depositing their little surplus,
where they could have the confidence
in its being absolutely safe.
If there is a saving institution in
our State The SENTINEL is at pres
ent unable to call it to mind, therefore
we consider that the postal savings
bank would be veritable God send
to the people of North Carolina. If
q bank of this char acter was establish
ed in every large town in our State the
laboring masses would rapidly learn
to appreciate them and a large
amount of capital would soon be ac-
cumulated, which would later on be
withdrawn by the individual owners
and invested where better interest would
be paid, thus the upbuilding of the
State and its industries would be eff
footed.
The system has been in vogue in
in England for years and is not the
oretical experiment. It is very pop
ular there and the people would as
soon think of disposing with the pos
tai facilities as the postal savings
banks.
Ifthe bill comes up in the House,
The SENTINEL hopes its Washington
correspondent can have the pleasure of
reporting the fact that every one of
the North Carolina representatives
advocated it and voted for it.