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Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

JOURNALISM and what constitutes its
chief excellency is like the occupation
of the play actor, ever a subject of crit.
ieism as to ability, taste and propriety
Our esteemed cotemporary, the Ever,
Eveniag, has shown adecided approba-
ton Of reckless journalism, that which
Is just the opposite of its own dignifed
or, as others classify it, tame style Of
writing, ignoring the abandonment
of character and principle without
which, and nothing at stake, the indi-
vidual runs riot. The Bohemian who
has reduced himself to only a shabby
suit of clothes and garret to rest in,
may have the ability to worry a clever
actor or actress to distraction by sharp
but unfair criticism, yet it is 3 very un-
usual thing for the judiciOus and fair
minded to Stand ready to applaud
them because they can exeoriate others
who could not, if they would, get down
to their level.
The history of journalism in our
State for the past thirty years has af-
fOrded but three or four decided types
of this class and the career of each has
been short. The first of these in the
time named was G. w. S. Nicholson
the publisher of the DelaCare State Re
porter, of Dover, who took pleasure in
slashing men in and out of his party.
the result being the starting of the DEL
GlCaredn by joint stock company and
the extinguishment of the Reporter in
less than two years, with a heavy loss
to its owner. The next was the Com
n1On'VeGLth, of Wilmington, in the excit-
ing times Of the war, run by Jim
Montgomery, on the distinctive line of
personalities, the chief blows from his
rapier being leveled at James A. Bay
ard. There was a great rush for the
paper at first, but at the end of a wear
large number of those attracted to it
for its vigOr tired in reading week after
week its personalities and abuse. and
IN about three years it disappeared en-
tirely from view. The third case we
will name is that of VIM. T. Croasdale.
of the EUery Evening. Mr.. c. welded.
an able and fearless pen bat he lashed
numerically, making enemies for him
self and the paper by the score. Both
ne and the stockholders of the paper
saw the necessity for him to step out.
Though in his departure the editorial
department of the EUery E0eaiag
passed under an eclipse from which its
patrons say it has never emerged, it is
very apparently in a much better finan-
cial condition, though it is sought for
exclusively for its news, which is well
coIlated. The fourth case is the
Smyrna Record, without a shadow of
pretence as to character and nouted
only as a sensational sheet, resulted to
It's late editor in less than three Years
the inevitable experience that falls to
the lot of men of his class.
1t gives US pleasure to say that "dead
Mes in the pot of ointment - of pen
lnsular journalism are rare. and that
there has been a marked growth in it's
years. ~"
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

smyrna and Vicinity.
Tue last run of shad.
Go TO the Festival tonight.
The picnic season is at hand
Roses are beginning to bloom.
CLOVER is beginning to bloom.
ANOTHER fife and drum corpse n is
70 be organized in Smyrna.
MONDAY the S1st inst, is Decoration
Day. Let it be duly observed.
WHEAT has attained an unusual
CROWN and is ready to head out.
MAeNoL1As are now in bloom and
are the eager quest Of our juveniles.
FlREs have been great deal more
needed in May than they were in April
PERSONS wanting berry checks can
get them neatly and cbeaply printed 81
this ofhce-eight colors.
HARDWARE at Cost the nex, tb;.,,,
days with view to change Of business
W. B. COLLINS.
!, The bestp newspapers. like the
Dest people, seldom make claim ~
5leir own superiority. Georgeio,e5
TWELVE car loads Of strawberr;es
passed up the Delaware road Mondsv
ano ifteen yesterday. Thev cano
from about Salisbury. 0.'nle
SEE what Ioi- = pt,,.
,,,Sss CO. cy ready made clothing, hats ana
ana ana, ,,ai.e Gen1s furnishing goods. Trunks
-0 FA'lses &c, on third pace.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
C5e Smgrna Gimes,
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, May 19, 1886.

THE "TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER. Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRlPTION-O year 81 90 IN advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
Ofseven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-snd-a-hslf cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi annual
and yearly advertisers
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Gents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

BAR silver has fallen to 44f pence
per ounce, which makes the bullion
value of our standard" silver dollar
worth less than 76 cents, the lowest
price ever known. The tumble has
been 8 per cent. within a fortnight, and
the Baltimore Sun asks, sis it gold 60
ing up or silver going down." The
question is respectfully submitted to
our esteemed contemporary, the DeIa-
aCarean, the editor of which assumed
last Winter a knowledge in regard to
the subject that few others could COM
prehend.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

IT is now considered that Mr.. Glad
stones scheme for Home Rule in Ire
land is in great peril and he is reported
to have informed the Queen, despite
her protest, that she must dissolve
Parliament unless the defeat of the
hOmerule measure is overwhelming.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
A Question in Real Estate.

One of our Real Estate Agents was
put in a singular and perplexing fix
the other day. An elderly citizen who
has been feeble for long time and es-
pecially so very recently, concluded
his end was drawing nigh and in this
event he thought it better for his chill
dren, all minors, for the house and lot
to be sold before he died so it would be
no encumbrance in changing their
home as would most likely be the case.
The agent above referred to was sent
for and the purpose stated to him, but
said the elderly gentleman, 81 dont
aOdnt to sell If I lire" The agent was
ready for business, so was the old man
if he died, but if he lived, and he did
not seem anxious to "suille off this
mortal COIL" he did not want to sell
his home. The embarrassing question
of the agent, "well, what shall do"
was settled by a postponement of its
further consideration for the present
probably until a third factor, out of the
control of each, relieves the case of its
embarrassment.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
New Advertisements-

The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Town Taxes-J. B. Cooper, Sec'y,
Mare For Sale.-Jos. r. Jefferson.
Clothing, &c.-JOhn E. Phillips.
Delaware Division Time Table.
Clothing Hart.
Wall Paper, &c.-J. G. Finn & Son.
Business LOcals-Wm. FAIRIES.
ClOthing-J. T. Mullin & Son.
Battle of Gettysburg.
Notice to Fruit Growers Price.
Mirrors, Frames, &c-Albert G. Lowe.
Clover and Timothy Hay For Sale
Robert Denney.
Oxen and Cow For Sale-B. B. Allen.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
DEATHS

BRATTAN.-In Philadelphia, May 18th, Abram
Brattan formerly of near Smyrna in the 95th
year of his age.
CANN.-At st. Georges May 9th, Miss Eliza Cam,
in the Sith year Of her age.
JONES.-Near Leipsic, May 18th, John Jones,
aged 70 years, 10 months and 10 days.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

THE Georgetown Democrat fears
know nothingism as a result of socialist
riots in Chicago, and thinks as a lesser
evil we had better endure the an
nrchiaie
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
MARRIAGES

BURROWS the NJ P. parsonage,
Clayton, May 10Th, by Rev. c. NJ. Thompson,
Henry +. Burrows and Miss Mary NJ. Chance,
both of this county.
JONES-SPRY.-A the NJ. P. parsonage, Clayton,
May 9th, by Rev. G. NJ. Thompson, Daniel w.
Jones and Miss Sarah c. Spry, both of this
county.
[Chestertown papers please copy.]
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
Special Bargains

No. IA three-story new Brick House
rooms on Commerce Street, centrally Ia,
Gated. Would do for dwelling and place
of business. Good yard. Everything in
order. Price only $4,000.
No "A new frame Dwelling. on Gam
merce Street, 8 rooms, good size lot. with
back entrance. Price, only 80, 800. A
bargain.
No. 3.-Is farm of lSO Acres near
Smyrna, with good buildings and in a
splendid neigh.borhoOd. Party means to
sell and will give special price to anv one
wishing to buy. Good Peach Orchard
No. A new seven room Dwelling. on
Delaware Street. Only S1.35O. CheaD
also have -Four Building Lots left on
Methodist Street, 40 by lS4 feet, Price.
only, S42o Likely to advance.
Auuress OF cail upon may 5-8w
E. H. BECK,
Real Estate Broker, Smvrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
NOTICE..

This is to Certify that JOHN PRICE
has been duly appointed and Is our authorized
agent for the sale of Nursery Stock in our name
We hold ourselves responsible for the safe de-
livery OF first class stock, in good condition for all
orders which we accept of Onr above named agent
our Judgment we cannot I'll it properly in which
case the party ordering will be notified at once.
HOOPES, BRO. & THOMAS.
West Chester, Pa. May II, lSSG.-lm
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
Town Taxas.

discount Of FIVE per cent. viii be allo.,od -,
all Town Taxes paid from Nav 90tb M 15, ,,ai ~
site: ave: ray 20 y. Y. WELDON, Collector. from
A. ~ 70 P M, and from % 0P. M. -''"'
BY order Of Board
in"S ~" J. d. COOPER Secretary
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
FOR SALE.

40 One pair Of good Work
sS& Oxen. Also, good Mich
--A Cow with a Calf by her side.
b. B. ALLEN,
may lS-Iw smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
PER BUSHEL.
5hO1 1NGu sssssss.s ssssssssss ss.ssssss
NOTICE.

In obedience to an Act Taxing Manufacturers
and for other purposes, notice is hereby given
that the time to take out LICENSE is the first day
Of JUNE next, AZ the Office of the Clerk of the
Peace in Dover.
C. J. HALL Clerk.
Dover, Del, May p, lSS6.-4w
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
ASTONISHED.

A gentleman who
Tor the first time took
a look through our
establishment and
stock the other day
seemed surprised that
such a place, such an
assortment of fine
goods and such a
variety Of styles could
be found in Whining
ton and showed his
appreciation by Civ
ing us his order.
Such expressions and
such appreciation is
very pleasing and en-
courage us to make
every effort to have
an establishment
which shall reflect
credit on our CITY,
Ready made clothing
Of the present is far
in advance of that of
former years and
those who would nev-
er have thought of
wearing i, can now
find just their idea of
a nice fitting and
stylish suit in our
stock. We have also
just received some
new and handsome
spring Overcoats in
the latest styles of
materials
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19
GRAIN.

OFFICE OF
Philadelphia ! Smyrna Transportation Company,
May 10Th, 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

1nai;tiA oia,iA books all Styles, Sizes and
at ]. b. Cooper's anu
Smyrna times., 1886-05-19

when Baby was sick, we gave her CAsToRIA
When she was a Child, she cried for CAsTORIA
Mhen she became Miss, she clung to CAsTORIA
when she had Children, she gave them CAsTA
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at j. B. Cooper's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-11-26

they just quit and went to sitting in so
determined manner that Mrs. Slocum
didn't attempt to argue the case, she
returned the money sent by mail,
denied the neighbor, let the Brahmas
do as they pleased, while she reckoned
up the profits.
"Th'rty six dollars worth of eggs
sold, and nineteen dollars paid for ad.
vertising. Thus ends the first season
OF selling eggs for Matching at three
dollars sitting. l don't seem to be
getting rich very fast; but perhaps I
can get even upon the chickens this
fall"
ITO be Continued.)
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The Farm.
FARM MISCELLANY.

Permanent pastures are looked upon
by Prof. Arnold as a stumbling block
in the way of progressive dairying and
a thing to be avoided, except under
peculiar circumstances. He tells the
Farmers Advocate that permanent
pastures and meadows are great institu.
lions in the eyes of lazy and dull men,
and perhaps are as we'll suited to their
capacity as anything.
Pasture land in its best state gener.
ally pays the poorest of any of the ar
able part of the farm, and permanent
pasture poorest of all. There are sew.
eral reasons why this should be SO.
First, the grass in a pasture is necessar.
lily unthrifty, because it is SO frequent
ly cropped. No plant can flourish and
be vigorous which is deuuded Of its
green heritage. Every time it is wound
ed by cropping its growth is put back.
1t stands still, or grows but feebly, till
it RECEIVERS from the shock and has time
to gather renewed energy sufficient to
throw out new shoots, only again to be
stunted. and to repeat the same thing
over and over again throug b the season.
or until frost silences any attempt at
growth. The present season has fur.
nished sorrowful demonstration of the
short-sighted policy of subjecting COWS
solely to the uncertain supply of food
furnished by pasture only. even if of
the best and freshest sort. Almost all
sections have suffered more or less.
And thisis repeated to some extent every
year. Cheese factories and creameries
have been closed for lack of milk, and
the returns from private dairies have
dwindled to ruinous pittance almost
everywhere, and loss is common. Prof.
Arnold takes the view that all this is
avoidable-not necessity. Such men
as Hiram Smith, Of Wisconsin; John
Gould of Ohio; Harris Lewis, of New
York, and Edward Burnett, of Massa.
chusetts, and many others of the same
sort, 60 through such crises without
wincing at all, and make money while
others are losing. These men have
learned that it is unwise to put their
sole trust in pastures, especially old
ones, and that tillaee and rotation of
crops are better, and by their steady
success, whether drought prevails or
mot. they are public examples of the
fact that, be the seasons what they may.
hot or cold. wet or dry, dairyipg is one
of the most profitable and certain of all
agricultural industries when fair share
of common sense is employed in its
management.
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Weed Out the Poor Cows.

How few dairymen can tell what
cows pay them profit, and how much.
There are cows in the herd that they
are Keeping at loss, but not having
tested them they cannot tell positively
about them. In the fail is good time
to weed out the Improbable cows, for
the wiutering of these is just SO much
money wasted. They consume as much
food IS IA COW that would pay a good
profit. and even if it should be antici-
pated that more could be realized for
them in spring, the probabilities are
that the returns from good cows would
more than offset what advance in price
there might be, provided there was any.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-11-26
ReMeWs Her Youth.

Mrs Phoebe Chasley. Peterson. Clay
Co, Iowa, tie Is the following remark
able story, the truth of which is vouch
ed for by the residents of the town; 81
am 70 years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself
without help Now am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do all
my own Homework I owe my thanks
to Electric Bitters for having renewed
my youth, and removed completely all
disease and pain" Try bottle, only
DC. at L. R. Kinks Drug Store.
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IN addition to our Premiums, a list Of
which will be sent on application. We wish
to call especial notice to our Cabinet Por-
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Sheep.

Push on the lambs. But to do this
they mnst be kept in yard by them.
selves. Keep the stock ram in vigor-
Gus condition by daily allowance Of
corn and rye mixed. Ewes that are
safely in lambs should be given little
extra food. The quality of the lamb
and the strength and milk OF the ewes
will depend upon this. Where sheep
are not shearcd in the fall, dry shelter
should be provided whenever they are
kept out of doors as in the South.
Fall.sheared sheep suffer less from the
cold winter rains than unshorn ones
whose feeces hold so much water that
t ey chill and benumb the animals. Til,
fact applies everywhere to sheep ex-
posed to wet and cold together. Dry
beds are indispensable for sheep at this
season, and damp air is to be avoided.
Sheep laugh at dry cold; but are made
miserable by wet. An unhappy sheep
will soon be sick one.
Examine the feet of the flock and
pare overgrown hoofs. When a sheep
is seen upon its knees, look to the feet;
they will be found in bad condition and
In need of attention. See that salt is
given at least once week; and observe
as to the time feeding, espec-
tally with fattening sheep.
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Poultry.

All poultry intended for fattening
should he put up at once. Three weeks
Of feeding will make fowl as fat as
can be. Clear out all the dead heads.
A fowl is small thing, but it will eat
its head off very soon. Male birds are
useless and should be got rid of some
how.
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faith in Christ, which will keep them in
the favor of God s'if they stick to' their
belief in Christ and their efforts to refrain
from sin sste the best of their ability :"
Since "the wages of sin are death" and
the only One endowed with power to free
from the ''wages of sin" is the Lord Jesus
Christ, il not freed by Him there is as
the Bible says no name given under Heaven
by which men may be saved except the
name of Christ" The man that depends on
the air in the Bellcomes out, possibly, all
right but the man that follows the Messiah,
loves Him, has belief and faith in him, will
VIII surely be resurrected among The chosen
The man in the Diving Bell at the ocean
bottom expects life sustinehce rom the air
coming down. Let men look up to Christ
the crucified one on Calvary, the ssended
Saviour pleading the cause of all that come
TO God through Him, for the believer will
be sustained by him in Gods grace more
so than mau can sustain life in hi. body a,
ocean bottom while he can obtain air
Faith In Christ as given of God is evidence
TO such people that they have the right be-
lief In Christ, who says that he holds
in His in hands the words of Eternal Lite
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Argument Court Proceedings.

Petition of J. Howard Neely ad. a. b. n.
C. t. a., of Joseph Pomeroy, deceased, for
order of sale.
Petition OF Martha E. Robson, Admins
tratrix Of William NJ. Robson, decd, Tor
psyment to her of sl435 &C., out ofthe pro-
ceeds of the estate.
Petition for the sale of real estate oil
John Earnest for the payment OF debts.
Petition for sale of real estate OF Abra-
ham Book, deceased.
Petition for sale of real estate of Joseph
/. Miller deceased
A. J. Patterson, auditor to mike distrI-
bution of the balance in the hands of Hon.
Jacob Smith, assignee of Michael Auker,
filed his report.
B.F. Burchfield, John P. McWilliams'
John B. M Todd were appointed 10 view
and to lay out road in Milford township.
Lewis Degan, John Musser and PhihI
Harley were appointed to vacate road IL
Monroe township.
In the case of VIM. S. Richenbach VS.
Addison Seibsr, Hannah Z. sieoer anc
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s.If when blacking a stove, small lump
of suagar and little soft soap be added, it
will improve it very much.
That small piece of charcoal placed in
the pot when boiling cabbage will prevent
It from filing the house with the smell.
That the application of bit of ice or ev-
en- cold water to the lobe of the ear will
will stop hiccoughing.
When baking fruit pies that if the bottom
crust is glazed with the white of an egg,
they will not be soggy.
That if you scorch clothe in ironing they
should be placed in the sun to draw the
marks out. That cold tea is excellent for
cleaning grained wood. That tepid milk
and water will clean oil cloth without soap.
That vinegar will clean the mica in stove
doors"