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Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
The Tarr Entertainment.

The visit of the Dickinson College
Glee Club, here on Friday the 9Th
prOximO, for the benefit of Prof. E. d.
Tarr, and under the auspices of Rev.
w. S. Robinson, L. Irving Handy and
W. G. Lake, will doubtless afford our
citizens a novel entertainment while it
will enable them to aid in a most phil
anthrophic cause. Prof. Tarr has
braved difficulties in providing for
himself for a quarter of century or
more such as most persons would not
have had the courage to do. He is
now by age and i'll health become in
capacitated for this; has neither friends
nor home and the effort to get him in
the Home for the aged in Baltimore is
laudable on the part of his friends
while it will be a great kindness to
him.
We are assured by Mr.. Lake who
was connected with the musicians in
his college life that they give very
pleasing entertainments. They are
not like any of the other companies
that have been here they are of q
class to themselves, just as cOllegians
are different from cOmmedians, dram.
atists, &C., and from what we can learn
will be liked both for their novelty
and excellence.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

always above reproach. 1t was his
native honesty that gave him that un-
questioned confidence of the people
that his decision, whenever given,
would be according to the law and the
evidence.
His independence of political consid-
eratiOns was shown in the Ku-Klux,
Civil Rights and other decisions, in
which he did not hesitate to set aside
Republican legislation which he be-
lieved to be unconstitutional, any more
than he was deferred by the fear of
being accused of friendliness to great
corporations from joining in the dece-
sion for the Bell Telephone Company,
the rendering of which was his last
official action.
Mr.. Waite's disappearance from the
bench of the Supreme Court is an event
of deep interest, because of it's political
consequences, which may be of vast
Importance to the country. For the
first time since the death of the author
of the Dred Scott decision, a Demo
cratic Chief Justice will sit in our high.
est court.
When Mr.. Waite's successor has
been appointed, two places will be fill.
ed with Democrats. Three of the re-
naming Justices have already passed
the retiring age. This makes it practi
cally certain that the next President
will determine the political character
of the Court, and the voters of the
country will be called upon to decide
indirectly what shall be its complexion
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
To Protect the Peach Orchards

The peach growers in Maryland
seem to be in earnest in their effort to
fight the peach yellows. Mr.. Brce, a
member Of the Legislature from Kent
county, has introduced a bill to pre-
vent the spread of the contagious dis
ease commonly known as the "yel-
lows" in the peach orchards in the
State of Maryland. 1t provides that
upon notice given in writing to any
person or persons, body or bodies cor
pOrate, owning peach orchards in this
State, of the existence of the contagious
disease known as the yelows" in
their orchard or orchards, they shall
within ten days after service of said
notice, and after said affected trees are
pointed out, dig up and burn said trees,
and upon failure 50 to do, it shall be
the duty of any constable of the county
in which the trees so affected shall be
found, upon being notified in writing
and the said affected trees shown to
him, to have the same dug up and
burned, and he shall receive the sum
Of one dollar for every tree so dug up
and burned, and that the same shall
be paid by the owner or owners of the
land on which said trees may be found,
said sum to be collected in the same
manner as any other fines in the State
of Maryland. The constable or the in
former shall not be construed or held
to be trespasser in discharge of the
! duties imposed by this act. Upon the
willful failure of any constable to dis
charge the duty imposed by this act
he shall be subject to be indicted BY
the grand jury Of said county, and upon
conviction in any court having crimi
nal jurisdiction, he shall be subject to q
fine Of not less than five hundred dol
! lars.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
A Very Strange Circumstance.

1t does not fall to the lot of MANY
men to know the CONSERVATION that
their sudden death would cause i'm the
community, because the opportunity
does not offer to one in many thou
sands as it did last week to DR.. Thos.
G. Moore. What must have been in.
tended as a joke, for there could have
been no other object, had in it all the
elements of a most affective dispensa-
ton. The doctor and two or three
young men went to Philadelphia
Wednesday on the 356 train. Thurs
day morning at eleven o'clock a tele-
gram was forwarded to Alex. II. Will
son from Philadelphia, that DR.. Moore
had died the previous evening, and
that letter would follow.
The name signed to it was that Of
T.. ThOs. Clayton, one of the persons
who went with him, thus giving it
plausbility, for in the distress created
in the minds of his many friends, the
possibility of joking with so cruel a
subject as death could hardly be enter
tanned, of course it passed rapidly from
lip to lip and from house to house and
was conveyed to his father and mother
near MoortOn, with what result need
not be pictured.
kilograms were sent to Philadelphia
but without answer, and it was not until
DR.. Moore and his party, all oblivious
to what was going on at home, step
ped off the cars at eight o'clock it was
learned that DR.. Moore was still alive,
in his usual health, and overwhelmed
with the congratulations of his friends.
The good news spread more rapidly
If possible than the bad, and a heavy
load was speedily taken from the COM
munity, and especially his patrons and
relatives.
Indignation Of course run high to-
wards the party or partieslwho could be
50 weak or wicked as to send such a
dispatch, and the next day Messrs.
Clayton and Mccoy returned to Phila-
delphia to find out if possible who was
the perpetratOr. The dispatch was
forwarded from the Continental Hotel,
but they could not identify the hand,
and the description of the sender did
not answer to any one they knew. 1t
is good for that individual that he re-
mains incogaito.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

THE Mills Tariff bill which is nearly
ready to come before the House after
numerous changes and alterations to
catch the votes of Representatives from
different sections, it is believed by this
mode of dOctOring stands fair chance
of getting through the lower branch of
Congress. 1t is the present intention
to limit the debate to two weeks, after
which it will be in order to move
amendments. The friends of Mr..
Randall say that he will move to strike
out the enacting clause and substitute
his bill without reference to what the
Republicans may do: They say that
he intends to antagonize the measure
at every point.
A prominent Republican, who does
not aspire to leadership, in stating the
party position on the revenue question
SAYS AS ] understand the view taken
BY our friends, as we were not consult
el in the framing Of either bill we
cannot be expected to support either
In committee our friends were voted
down in every effort to make amend
ments. In compiling his bill Mr..
Randall did not call any Republicans
in to intimate what would be agree
able to them therefore, why should we
aid him. Besides, it is a Democratic
fight with which we have nothing to
do"
As to the line of policy they will
pursue, the Republicans are still at sea
There is an increasing tendency, how
ever, in the direction of preparing a
bill of their own and putting that in
as a third proposition for which tc
cast their votes. They expect by this
course to avoid the growing charge
that they are playing the roll of OBJ
structionists when the people, irrespec
tive of political affiliations, are de
manding a reduction of surplus rev
enues.
With the bill of the committee Of
ways and means, the bill of Mr.. Ran
all aud the bill Of the Republican
there will be a three-cornered fight
which presents a very hazy prospec
for revenue reduction.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
To Our Men Of ENTERPRISE.

In another item we publish the fact
that A. n. McGaw will be in Smvrna
on Friday evening and Saturday next to
know the final conclusion of our farm
ers in regard to growing tomatoes for a
new cannery which is proposed to be
established in our town. The farmers
were invited to give this their atten-
ton last week, but thus far only about
one fourth as much as desired has been
reported to Mr.. Jardine. There is no
time for delay. They must know this
week. Other places are ready to con-
tract for any amount desired, Moorton
offering 300 or more acres if they will
locate there. They want from $50 to
200 acres, and if this is not proffered,
Smyrna will lose it, and the benefit
that will grow out of it in the large adj
ditiOn to our circulating medium from
money paid for labor. 1t is a matter
that interests both town and country,
and both should direct their energies
to bringing about this result at once.
The Messrs. McGaw have had their at
| tentiOn fixed on this town as desira-
bic place to run their business since
the visit here some months since.
They will pay the full market price fol
the desired product, and pay weekly
semi-monthly or monthly as NAV be
wanted. We again urge a spontaneous
effort to secure this enterprise in OuI
midst: if not, some other place more
alive will profit by what we have vir
tually thrown away.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
New Advertisements.

The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
John B. COOper-Notice of DiscOn-
tinuance of business.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Lord-Bargains in Trim.
mings, Notions, Millinery goods, &c.
+. G. Walls-Spring and Summer
furnishing goods.
John r. Wilson-Russell Goes High
Grade Bone Phosphate.
VIM. p. COrsa-the Delaware Win
ter-a superior keeping apple.
Smyrna Building and Loan AssOcia.
tiOn-Tenth Series.
L. P, Campbell-License Applica.
ton.
G. F. Lippincott-NOtice to debtors
Hart Cycle COmpany-Bicycles.
Listers Agricultural Chemica
WOrks-JOhn M. Voshell.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

The House bill for a conference in
April, 1889, in Washington, between
representatives of all the independent
natiOnalities in this hemisphere, was
passed by the Senate with amendments.
The object of the bill is to promote
closer commercial and international re-
latiOns between the United States and
the countries south of it i'll Central and
South America. Among the subjects
to be discussed are the questions of q
customs service, a common, silver coin
age, arbitration and improved means
of communication.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
Death of John M. Rovd.

John NJ. Boyd, familliarly addressed
as DR.. Boyd, from his business as vet
erinaTy surgeon, died on Sunday morn
ing last at his residence in this town.
from Brights disease of the kidneys, in
thes50th year of his age. He had been in
poor health for two or three years, but
some six or eight months ago there
was a complete breaking down when
this fatal disease seized him, reducing
him to great weakness and circum-
scribing his sphere to the sick room
the bed and easy chair. His death
was as likely at any time of this period
as when it did come, and was not to
him an unexpected visitor
He was born and grew up in St
Georges Hundred where a number OF
his relatives, the BOyds and Cleavers
still reside as prominent representa-.
tives Of that section of New Castle
county.
He was first known here when quite
young man from a residence of sew
eral months in the town and vicinity
After that he lived in New Castle anC
Cecil county, Md, returning here about
nine years ago. At that time there
was a great fatility among the horse.
of this section from the disease
known as the blind staggers." H,
happened along here in the mean time
in the pursuit of another business anC
learning of the disease, said he had
remedy which would cure it. He wa
induced to try his skill which he die
with success and at the instance o
several of our citizens decided to ente
upon the business of veterinary sur
geOn, not only for this disease, but fo
those generally incident to horses an,
cattle.
DR.. Boyd was a man of frank, gen
ial temperament, unusual kindness @
heart and willingness to render assis
tance in the sick room or wherever h
could do a personal favor. He leave
a wife and son nearly grown. The re
mains were taken this morning t
Drawyer's Cemetery, near Odessa, tn
family burial place, for interment.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

THE DeIaUarean, after long contu-
macy, has thrown its objections out on
the deep waves, and yields its assent to
the denomination of President Cleve-
land, thus taking back its assertion
some months ago that there were hun
dreds of Democrats in Delaware who
would not vote for him again.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
To Planters ONLY.

A limited number Of extra large Del
aware Winter Apple trees are offered
for a few weeks only at 90 cents
twenty cents each. These trees are
three Years old and must be removed
from nursery row this spring; they
have been headed in for scions, that
is, all last years growth is cut in.
II VIM. p. CoRsA, Milford, Del.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
Business Locals.
Only pure Candies to be had at
BOehmler's New Candy Kitchen.

Only pure Candies to be had at
Boehmler's New Candy Kitchen.
States, Pencils, Pens, Ink, Tablets.
Erasers. Blank Books, Crayon, and ali
other School Stationery, and all the
School Books, at J. B. Cooper's Book
Store.
VIM. z. SmitheTs has to loan $1,000
in sums of $1,000 each; and also 81, 500
on mortgage on farm land.
Try the Wilmington Citv Steam
Laundry, w. F. BUCHANAN, Agent.
Carpets by Sample or in Stock at J.
b. Cooper's Dry Goods and Garnet
Store. Prices low.
Goods called for and delivered bv
the agent for the Wilmington City
Steam Laundry.
Granite and Porcelain Tea ard
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated at
J. B. CoOper's.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOper's.
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna. 90
" NeO' NJ. SteVenson's, Market St.
Wilmington City Steam Laundry
W. f. BUCHANAN, Agent.
Window Shades made and hung to
Oruer. Artists Materials and Hand
Painted Pictures at Wilkinson's.
Don't miss to try some of BoebmIer,s
homemade Candy, at bottom prices.
Constantly on hand a large lot Of
Picture Frames. Frames made to
order at WilkinsOn's.
GEO. NJ. STEVENSON will receive
and ill all orders for ice cream at the
| shortest notice.
Deyoe Brilliant Oil, the best and saf.
est oil made, at J. B. Cooper's.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
FRESH Candy every day at Boehm-
ler's Candy Kitchen.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at J. B
COoper's.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at }. b. Cooper's. Loops and Fringes
Order any Book you want, at J. B
COOper's.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

THE Delaware county, Pa, Record
in speaking of its tenth anniversary as
an Independent paper says:
THE time was and not very long
ago. when men held the dogma that
none but a partisan newspaper could
meet public demands; that newspapers
had but one major mission to perform,
and that was to play the role of organ
to political cliques and partisan mana
gers. That dogma has been exploded
The ablest, most profitable, the widest
read and consequently the most inhu-
entail newspapers of the present day
are those which owe no allegiance to
party save and except as fairness and
equity should rule between man and
man which aim to present a faithful
resume of all the news without fear or
favor, suppressing naught of vital in
terest on the contrary, exercising, as
far as possible, discreet and impartial
functions in the presentation of all
legitimate news, matters which, while
they instruct, entertain and amuse, yet
are void Of Otfense to morality and in
tegrity of character This is the one
and only rightful mission of true, pro
gressive journalism, and wherever this
standard is lowered, injury follows tC
both newspaper and clientage. To be
effective, in these days, newspapers
must aim to reflex the highest aspira
tiOns and best impulses of the body
polite; they must be truthful, loya
and steadfast in the advocacy of grear
principles which underly, foster anC
promote the public welfare, and theI
they are sure to have patrons, becaus,
they deserve them"
There are still people who cherisl
inherited opinions, do not want t,
know or wish to find out whether the!
are right or wrong, do not want t,
hear or read only what they alread,
think, are content to go through life il
a narrow treadmill with a scope of Wis
ion shut in to their own narrow con
fines.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

AFTER listening to a tariff reform
speech from Mr.. Salisbury the Senate
Thursday passed bill providing for a
commission to investigate the alcoholic
liquor traffic of the United States.
There are to be five commissioners, to
serve, if necessary, two years each, and
to receive each $40 per day and neces-
sary expenses. They will take testimO-
ny as to the practical results of license
and prohibitOry legislation in the sew
eral States, consider the liquor traffic
in all its aspects and make a report
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

THE death of Chief Justice Waite, on
Friday last after a few days illness
and before it was really known that he
was i'll, has caused a deep regret
throughout the length and breadth Of
the land. His appointment was made
after the choice Of two Others by
President Grant, thought to be injudi-
cious: Mr.. Waite was at tonce endorsed
by those who knew him and has since
grown in the esteem Of the whole ma
ton He may not rank intellectually
with some that have filed the Office,
but he was a jurist Of fine mind, great
iadustry and in his decisions was
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
To Tomato Growers.

A. N. McGaw, of McGaw & Bro, of
Aberdeen, Md, will be in Smyrna at
the Office of the Philadelphia & Smyrna
Transportation Company, on Friday
evening and Saturday next to meet
and contract with the farmers of this
vicinity for growing tomatoes for can
ming purposes.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

WE are indebted to Senator Gray for
handbook of the Tariff on imports
into the United States including the
Free List, as contained in the act pass
ell March 3rd, 1888. 1t also contains
the Hawitan Treaty, and extracts from
the Navigation and Oleomargarine
acts.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
DEATHS.

BolD.-n this town, March 18th. John NJ. Boyd.
aged 81! !eBrS. -
DANiD;-ln Ihoroughfare Neck, March 23d. of
dIphiheria, Ruth David, daughter Of Nehemiah
age. az
win, aged "a years.
SMITH.-Near Brenford. March 22d. of diphtbe.
Tia' Ethel, daughter of W. r. and Ella smith. in
the 4'h year Of her age
SENN.-Near Moorton. March 9th. John Jacoh
Sem, aged &c years
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
GBs Smgrna Jimcs.
S@1YI'H@, De/.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Mar. %, 1888

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTION- years. 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 Cent
per line.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
TENTH SERIES.

The Smyrna Building and Loan Asso-
citation will issue its Tenth Series of stock
on April 24th, the first payment being due
on that day. Only two hundred shares can
be sold. Subscriptions received by
j. b. COOPER, Secty.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
NOTICE.

The undersigned, intending to close up
his business, hereby gives notice to persons
indebted to him that all accounts must be
settled by the lst Of April, or they will be
placed in other hands for collection.
G. +. LIPPINCOTT. Agent.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

RESERVED SEATS for the Dixie's on
sale at drug stores Of J. p. Hofecker
and Ashcraft & Clifton balcony seats
at Willumsen's.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
LO0Ki !


1t will pay .you to look oyar,,.
column, but itwillpa, yon ~ KIN, IN,
and make. and the best IF ai iIii'.Ity ny
price; Remember thol.o q" lae
standard goods and recon-. 1f5 /.
by the trade as the un,t ,-5d MED
fitting, durable and hanJr..II .IIec,
linen goods on the Inarkrf 'i,lrst IN
are the product of skilled v.i.i .ngy
manship, iudicious and rar...', "ofh,
selection Of material anJa.I,,,'g. I,glG
can be said OF the discrininaa,.t;c a,tcL
III styles, and we will saw in ..,... ~.
respect they are second r. r,,. gls
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

Those failing to hear the Dixie's at
the Opera House on Tuesday evening
will miss a rare treat.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

For Dry Goods go to Cranor & Co.
621 Market street, Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

The severe justice of the License
Court Of Philadelphia, will probably
reduce the number of licensed houses
in the city from $500, now existing, to
less than 1000. The houses for which
licenses have been refused will have
to be converted to other uses.
The River and Harbor bill, now
nearly ready to be reported, appropri-
ates a gross amount of $40, 0,432, 1882.
The Southern and doubtful States and
those whose delegations are needed to
pass the Mills Tariff bill appear to
have secured the lions share Of that
SIM.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
GRAIN.
Philadelphia Z Smyrna Transportation Company
March 28th, 1888.
NEW wHEAr.
MARRIAGES.

CAAsHito-,CIoLLINs;;--on Thursday, March 18th
T. Casino and Miss Ellen l.. Collins b6th nf
Newark. Del Va
iEA l MAN-CROW-Att their home. l23 Lin
den street, Camden, n. j., February 2gth. by the
heE John !. Dobbins, Benjamin F. Wheatley
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

We would call your special at
tentiOn to a new and full line Of
fine quality
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28
ECHO
STRAUoBURG. ACME.
Width in. Width 81 in.

Width in. Width 81 in.
Our leading bran Glen we sell
Collars at Is cents cuffs at .
cents, and we will put them with
any line in the market, regardless
of price.
Our next is the Spear Brand.
made of good linen; collars 10
cents, cuffs Is cents.
Smyrna times., 1888-03-28

Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. Cooper's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-11
DeslrnctiEe EirN
by telegraph to the DispstcAl

CaArrAsoooA, Tenn, August 10.-The
fire which broke ont IN Grifiis Caldwell
block destroyed tbe eutire block, be-
siaes the binding of =. Dictzsn a. Bro
ther, the Baltimore Clothing Houss. and
Shelton & Howard. The sUtel lose on
buildings and stocks is $4ca 6o. The
following firms were burned ont ID
Block Drug Compsny, Bsfsdt Printing
Company. Gibson 4 Lee Manufacturing
Company, stove manufacturers Rose
man 4 Crutchfeld, Wholesale dry-Coods /;
Baltimore Clearinghouse Chattanooga
paper box factory Shelton y Howard,
Wholesale harness and saddles, tesiaes
many other small conecrns Tbs ire
WIS under contro AZ 1880 O'clock A
wall isu on four men stsr midnight
two OF whom are slli under sAe.dstrls.
J. j. hcSilIin, prouinens cihzen, was
lost in the fire. bat tha other prties arc
not known. Two men we're gotten out
probably fatally hurt.