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Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Base Ball.
SMYRNA VS.. CHESTER

The Smyrna and Chester base ball
clubs crossed bats here last Friday.
The game was a very exciting one up
to the sixth inning, when the Chester
club commenced leaving the Smyrna
club in the rear and continued until
the game was finished, the score stand
ing Is to 6 in favor of the Chester.
The Smyrna club played better than
they have any time this season. The
first of the season, when at the bat,
they would 'fan the air ," every time,
but Friday they batted the Chester
pitcher land he was a good one) all
over the field. They expect when they
play Camden to "knOck Smith out of
the box" The following is the score
by innings:
Smyrna...... no 0 0 so / o.
Chester. .........~...........2 0 . 7 / lis
Struck out-By Hyndman, 13; by Shearer, s.
Umpire, 0. b. NOshell.
George Barnes made the best hit of
the seasOn-knOcking a few boards on
the fence near the ice house loose.
Wharton and Patterson are gaining
quite a reputation as coachers.
G. Barnes is one of the best batters
on the nine.
Lake, the crack short-stop, made a
fine tWo-base hit.
Sheldrake, the popular Cd base, made
fine double play, the only one in the
game.
Shearer pitched a fine game. The
Chester club speak IN the highest terms
Of him.
Collins, of the Americus. did Justice
to himself as catcher for the Smyrna.
Willumsen made a fine catch in the
left field.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Ruth's Rascality.
FORGING THE SIGNATURES OF BUsT
NESS MEN OF WILMINGTON.

J. Frank Ruth, of this city is wan
ted for forgery. Ruth is a contractor
and builder and an ex-member of the
Board of Education. He has been in
financial trouble for some time. but the
discovery of the forgeries was not made
until last Monday, when a note for
$3.50, made payable to him and en-
dorsed by n. B. Culbert, was protested
by the Union National Bank for COL
lection by the Farmers Band of Della
ware. On receiving the notice of pro-
test Culbert declared his endorsement
to be forgery. When accused of the
crime in the presence of Joseph L.
Carpenter, Jr., and N. B. Culbert, Ruth
confessed his guilt, but pleaded his
financial difficulties as the excuse and
promised if given a chance, to make
good the payment of the notes. A
note of S45O, discounted by the Farm
ers' Bank, also with Culbert's sigma
ture, was found to be a forgery. This
Ruth also confessed. Not having fur
nished security for the payment of the
notes by Tuesday noon a warrant was
Issued for his arrest, which was placed
IN the hands of acting chief of police
Tucker, who vainly endeavored to find
MIN. be is thought to have left the
city. Ruth has the audacity and un-
blushing efirOntery to ask Culbert to
go his security, even when it was
proved that he had forged his name to
three other notes besides those men
toned.
Other forged notes, aggregating
90 G00 bo.ro kco,. r.
Sl,7OO was offered to the Farmers
Bank for discount, but was refused
One of 5000 was offered to Daniel
James, Jr., the hardware merchant at
2O4 Market St. Mr.. James was suspi-
cious of Culbert's signature and asked
Ruth how he got it. Ruth told him
that he did not know Culbert well
enough to get his signature, but a
friend got it for him. Mr.. James, how
ever, did not take the note. A note
of 5000, drawn by Joseph Hammell in
favor Of G. w. Horn, bearing the en-
dOrsements of G. w. Horn and N. b.
Culbert, was at Ruth's request, also en-
dOrsed by ii. ID. Wolter, the real estate
agent. This note matured on Satur-
day at the Union Bank and was pro-
tested. Cnlbert's signature is a for
gerry and Q. w. Horn pronounced his
% pc forgery. Mr.. Horn says be
never endorsed a note for man in the
clty. Mr.. Hammell promised 10 nav
vnls note but did not do so.
lsu1n JAILED in business and has since
in.ia,., I,Ja a0s4lng as manager for his father
h,,i15ws, h.ilw, Joseph Hammell. He has baen
oea,alek nea'. 5s, q row Of houses on Pine 81
49, ,gitt i.flIh, and expected to finish thee
me-. 49, she .t proceeds of his forgeries ara
some sIe diea notes as they matured bnt
hae r,,,5. e,llcelty ia the title 10 tbe IanS
cove,,, ~ ,u-.eiay and caused the a.
nal u MS iorgeries.- Erenino .yo,r-
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
For the Smurnn Tim.


Mr.. EDITOR In looking over vour
paper, dated July Is, 1883, find that
Gold Dust" comes out very plainly
and makes some assertions that per-
haps he thinks is very smart. The
young man is quite personal in his re-
marks and tries to get out of one state
ment he made by saying my son told
him thus and so. Now he goes on to
say that myself and son have been in
Wilmington for some time at work
which is untrue. He also states that
have done no work nearer here than
wilmington. That is another untrutb
ana putting the two together makes \
Dig lie. l have not struck a lick in the
city above named for fifteen wears
NOW, Mr.. Editor, | would not be sur-
prised If this young man has soft
spot in his head. think if he will let
his head rest awhile and harden he
will perhaps do better The vonng
man has undoubtedly gone out in the
World alone and we have to allow for
MN. II he will only stick to the truth.
we will try and get along with him. II
seems as though he should watch him
self for truthfulness, rather than be so
much concerned about others I
would advise him to watch himself
close y and never try to cast reflections
on Others, or make any assertions. ex-
cept he be able to substantiate them
1t looks badly for q young man to act
thus. hope he will think this over
well and be ready to act more wisely
IN the future. He is very nice look
ing and well developed vouno man
and is composed of two things one Is
good, the other bad, and he is only
letting the bad part out first. SO we
VIII try and keep him straight until he
Is able to recover himself l will saw
In conclusion that will make no more
replies to the young man, as / don't
care TO have any further controversy
with any one who will purge them.
selves to carry their point. q,
Cneswotd, July 20, 1883.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Enr Ne S.ni.r..c ~.

A"i the ''f'tS'is- -l.9eS.
Mr.. EDITOR You "coon valley "
correspondent of Cheswold evidently
thinks himself a perfect" gentleman
by the way he writes. Speaking of
" Gold Dust's" truth telling failures.
l think he would do well to spit on his
own doorstep" and take his bandker-
chief, if he has one, and rub his own
furnished reputation into a brighter
shine before criticising others faults.
The fearful suspense" he speaks of is
a gentle reminder" that he once tried
to take sleigh ride" when the place
was MoortOn, not Cheswold. / am
pers onally acquainted with C. P. Rick
ards, Esq, and think that when he
wants a puppy" to bark for him he
will certainly send for Mr. "Sancho." ="
or c. X. c., and when he wants a pig
to "squeal'' he will set w. f. F.
Some of our boys went to Rehoboth
on Thursday and were very much
pleased with the place 1t is as dry
OF Intoxicating drinks as any place
they ever saw in their life The train
was late, arriving about l.3O p. NJ.
Dinner was gone before the last train
arrived. 1t was said that there was "a
loaded cars on the beach. Coming
home the seats were full, platforms
full and the aisle nearly full. There
were several parties discussing the
number of pounds rhey could strike.
but no blood was shed. A party got
of at Milford to tIy their muscle, but
the number of rounds fought was not
reported.
My parting words to "Sancho," and
the gentleman who says live and
learn, " is that when he goes to csitirise
anyone, rememberthat he is trainer"
Of youthful minds, 10y trade, hut not
now, so he must not punish to severely
as there is fine for any injury TO the
body that he may indict.
SIC SEMPER URANUS.
Leipsic, DEL, July 80, 1888.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Periodicals.

The Century for July has frontise-
piece of Pasteur and his granddaugh-
ter. 1t is connection with a timely
article on Disease Germs, and How
to Combat Them" Among the many
excellent articles contained in this
work it is to particularize. It is a
splendid number.
Harper's Magazine for August ap-
pears to have been arranged with an
eye to the fact that in this month more
people are at leisure than in any other
month of the year The Number,
therefore, is full of good reading COM
monty called fiction. In Mr.. Howells's
Annie Kilburn," as in a mirror, the
devote of private theatricals may be-
hold his Tor her) motives clearly re-
vealed. The affectation Of intellectual
interests and culture, so common
among people who have neither intel
lect nor culture, is depicted with
fidelity.
Scribner for August opens with a
beautifully illustrated article entitled
Rivers and Valleys" The illustra-
tions of recent numbers of this maga-
zine demonstrate that il is making a
push for first rank among the illustra-
ted periodicals.. American Locomo-
tive and Cars" is the title of an article
continuing the series of railroad arti-
cles. In the current paper the ancient
as we'll as the modern rolling stock is
described and copious illustration
brings out more clearly the progress
that has been made in engines and
cars. Henry James story, "a London
Life" reaches its third part.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for
August. The Battlefield of Gettys-
burg It's Memories and Memorials1 is
most Interestingly treated in the Popu-
Tar Monthly for August. The famous
points of the great battle. the visits
paid to it by the commanders and by
officers and soldiers of both armies.
the monuments that now mark the
ground where regiments held their
own under withering fre-al these
come before the reader vividly. "Over
the Tete-Noire" takes us TO Alpine
travel, and will interest all in a land
that cannot be too well described or
pictured. "The Spice Trade of New
York." Il an i'lu stration of how
''many a mickle makes muckle.p D
Few would suspect the amount annu-
ally invested in these triles Of the
kitchen, or how the world is circled to
get them.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Death Of William H. Wright.

William H. Wright, a retired car
riage manufacturer, died rather sud-
denly of hemorrhage at his late resi-
dence in Wilmington, about 2 o'clock
Sunday morning. He had been afflic-
ted with consumption for Is years but
retired on Saturday night, apparently
as well as usual The deceased was
born in Salem county, N. j., February
Sth, 1884, but he removed to Delaware
while still young and learned the car
riage business with Benson & Calhoun
at Smyrna. He removed, and after
working as journeyman with Gregg &
BOwe, started in business for himself
about q years ago, from which he re-
tired about six years ago on account of
bad health. In May, 1868, he married
Miss A. Addie Moore, daughter of the
Rev. Charles Moore, one of the oldest
ship-builders in the State. Mr.. Wright
was of a quiet and retiring disposition.
He was a member of the Central Church
and an officer in the Sunday school.
He leaves a widow and one son, Will
liam H. Wright, Jr. The elder son
died in March last. The funeral took
place yesterday at Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery -Every EUening
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Business Locals

GEO. NJ. STEVENSON will receive
and ill all orders for ice cream at the
shortest notice.
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna, 90
to Geo. NJ. StevensOn's, Market st.
VIM. P. Smithers has to loan $4,000
in sums of 81 900 each; and also $2,5OO
on mortgage on farm land.
Ice Cream and Water Ice at Boehm-
ler's.
Try the Wilmington City Steam
Laundry, w. F. BUCHANAN, Agent.
Carpets by Sample or in Stock at !
B. Cooper's Dry Goods and CARPET
Store. Prices low.
Goods called for and delivered nv
the agent for the Wilmington City
Steam Laundry,
Pulpit and Family Bibles. at J. r
CoGper's.
Wilmington City Steam Laundry.
w. F. BUCHANAN, Agent.
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. ''-
Orders for Ice Cream, &c, received
and promptly attended to at Boehmler's
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. II IL
COoper's. - D'
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Ghamber Sets, plain and decorated at
}. B. Cooper's. 90
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at ). B. Cooper's. Loops and Fringes
Order Order any Book you want, at J. b.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Democratic Clnb.

The Democrats of Duck Creek Hun
dred assembled in the Opera House
last evening to form a Democratic
Club. After some little wrangling
Benz. A. HaZell was made temporary
chairman and VIM. d. Holding tempor-
ary secretary. A committee Of seven
was then appointed by the chair on
permanent organization. They re-
ported the following officers, who were
duly elected President, Robt. Hill
ice-presidents, VIM. E. Hall and B,
b. Allen; Secretary, VIM. Polk Cum
Minis.
The club was named the Cleveland
and Thurman Democratic Club oil
Duck Creek Hundred.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
SMYRNA LANDING VS.. LEIpsIC.

The Smyrna Landing club went to
Leipsic Saturday to play a game with
the club of that town. The game com
menced with Willumsen as pitcher for
the Smyrna Landing, but as the Leipsic
club would not play with a curved
pitcher against them, Farrell was put
in the box, with Coverdale as catcher.
The game seemed to be all on one side,
as the following score will show:
smyrna Landing......4 1 O-28
eipsic......................1 0 ? > 0 1-lO
After the game was finished the
Leipsic club asked Willumsen to give
them an exhibition of curved pitching,
which he willingly did.
The people Of Leipsic gave Charles
Wharton, of this town, a vote of thanks
for his impartial umpiriLg.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
The Peninsula Press Association.

The Press Association at a meeting
held Monday morning at the Blue
Mountain House, Washington county,
Md, elected officers for the following
year, as follows: President, r. D.
Hofecker, of Smyrna, Del; vice-presi-
dents, Oscar M. Purnell, of Snow Hill,
Nd, and H. H. Curtis, of Wilmington,
Del; secretary and treasurer, Fred.
Bach, Wilmington, Del; executive
committee, McKendree Downham,
Georgetown, Del, c. L. Vincent, Snow
Hill, Md, and H. G. Carpenter, Of
Dover, Del
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
SMYRNA VS.. DOVER.

Our boys went to Dover yesterday to
play the lOng-talked of game with the
club of that place. The game was one
OF the most exciting ever played in this
State. The game was called at $40 P.
NJ, by Mr.. Sharp, of Camden, as UNI
pire. Smyrna had as her battery
Shearer and Thompson until the 9th
inning, when Day was put in. Hodson
and Magee were the battery for Dover.
Hodson struck out II; Shearer, 4 and
Day. The following is the score.
Smyrna........................O / 20 o.
DOyer..................,.....I o o O q q "a
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
MILFORD VS.. CAPE NAV

A thousand persons witnessed an
exciting game of base ball at Slaughter
Beach yesterday afternoon between
the Cape May and Milford mines. The
game lasted an hour and fifty minutes.
MIR. Richardson acted as umpire. The
score by innings:
Cape May....................O 0 q q q q . :
MlltOrd........................0 0 0 0 0 0 CO
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

While laborers were engaged in ex-
cavating fora new building in East Du-
buque, Iowa, Monday, they came upon a
number Of skeletons, all Of grown per-
sons. One Of the skulls has a bullet
hole through it. A quarter Of CEN
tury ago the site was occupied by a
frame boarding-house, and old settlers
remember stories of mysterious disap-
pearances Of strangers about that time.
All the bones found were those Of mid
die-aged men. The parties who kept
the house at that time have long since
disappeared. Further search is being
made: It looks as if another Bender
tragedy had been enacted there in
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Fatal Accident at 4 camr.mentinr

~-N~~~-N@Ne Nv - NesAAA 4AAGGGAAAE .
The Penrose or Modoc camp meet
ing, about seven miles from Dover.
opened on Thursday last and Sunday
it is estimated that 10000 people con-
gregated on the camp grounds, coming
from within radius Of 35 miles. There
were visitors from as far as Centreville.
Md. Religious services were held ali
day. A number of accidents occurred
among this immense mass Of people.
A little girl named Davis from Phila-
delphia, aged z years, got too near a
vicious horse and was kicked so badly
that It died from the effects of it's iDju-
ries. The mother tainted from the
shock Of her child's sudden death and
at last accounts she had not revived
and her own life was despaired Of
Another child was also badly kicked
but will recover. John Daley, OF Pler
sons Corner, near Dover, while ahght-
/ ing from his carriage at the CAM
grounds broke his ankle EUery Hpen
ing.
Since the above has been put 10 typ'
a correspondent informs as tnat ~
does not think there u any truth y
the report.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
M. MEGARY & SON
WILMINGTON, DEL

Having greatly enlarged
wareroomS' ! we are better n,-
pared than ever to give y,p pre-
large assortment Of goods
prices as low if not love- ;, ''
Philadelphia prices. Ev4r,.tb.a I'.aa
guaranteed as sold or mon. ,''s
funded. IT,
Knowing this TO b. tn. L...
part Of the year tYr buv.r. '..''
the State, We viii invite v1., !.
needing anything in ' "
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

Yesterday morning Justice Van
syekel read very elaborate and NC
found opinion declaring the Local o.
tion aud High License law Of New Ter-
sey constitutional. He not onlv de-
cided the entire law valid, but brushed
aside every objection made against h
by the opposing counsel. The vote on
the high license feature was unani.
mously in favI Of the opinion, but on
the local option clauses the vote stood
s to z in favor Of its constitutionality
Judge Reed read a dissenting opinion
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
Blue Mountain House, Nd, July 80, '8s

Two maiden ladies, Maria and
Viretta Reeves, living near Davisville,
West Virginia, Monday night shot
and killed one burglar and mortally
wounded and captured another. The
encounter happened about midnight.
One of tie sisters saw man in her
room, seized a revolver and fired.
killing him. He was shot through
the temple. The other sister
was awaked, seized a weapon, and
sprSng on the other burglar as he was
trying to escape through window.
He was too late, as he fell to tie
ground with bullet through his groin.
Both burglars were strangers in these
parts, but are supposed to be old
timers.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor at Smyrna Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRPTIoN-O year 200 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 Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

The Trust which regulates the pro-
duction Of jute bagging is said to be
bagging $4,000 by its advance IN
prices. The Senate may consider this
a question ofjuties in fixing up a tariff
bill ~ " '''iih
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
BuolrIen,. A,,,. -,

o.Ihe Inc pest salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises
SS93tes, S3, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter
ITnepPeu hands, Chilblains, COrns, and an Skin
Eruhtlons, aud positively cures Piles, or no nav
required IL is guaranteed TO give perfect salts.
shctoh, or money refunded. Price 25 cents Nor
OoN' FOR sale By James P. Hofecker.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

Sam Jones in recent sermon said
" Whom God hath Joined together let
no man put asunder, but whom the
devil hath Joined let them 90 to Chi
cago."
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
DEATHS.

FARIEs.--In this town, July 27th. Geo. W In.
FAINT son Of Geo. W. and Mary J. FAIRIES, aged
year and month
MOORE.-In Camden n. j.. July 27th Miss
Clara Moore, aged about 35 years
HACKETT.--In Clayton July 2Sth, 1883. Mary r
wife ofJno. b Hackett IN her 22nd year "
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
A FEW OF OUR PRICES.

Maple Bedroom Suits.
OolD SIS upwards
,1-,,D so upwards
11,;,. QUA. $50 upwards.
pI,,., p,,..,.. $50 upwards.
o,,,,. $40 upwards.
Chairs, 2" '''s'
SO cents a piece upwari,
Brussels Carpet.
Ingram Carpet, 80 ~
from IS cents UPWARDS
Rag Carpet, go Vs.
from 30 cents upwards.
In fact we can give YOU from
the cheapest to the best Writ
us for information.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

When baby was sick, we gave her Caetoris
W. W Hrn she was Child, she cried for Ca,toria
Mheh She became Miss, She cung to Castoris
Nhen She had children, She gave them CaStoria
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

Carpets or Bedding.

to give us a call and learn or-
prices before placing your ord.r.
We deliver everything To vor
IN good order and at no cxpcns-
to you.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01
GRAIN.
FOR SALE.

A HORSE years old. well broken q
good worker and driver Inquire of
DILL Il MONTGOMERY
Commerce street. SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-01

Side Bracket and Extension Lamps,
at J. b. COoper's.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-07-07
Purify Your Blood.

Dod;!I and mental health depend upon
o heal ny condition Of the blood. The
blood particularly In the spring and
summer months, becomes elIgged with
impurities, which poison IL and generate
disease. A harmless blood purifier 10
necessary 70 restore Q healthy tone.
The best purifier and tonic known 10
Swift's Specific e. 4. ~. OF its won.
derful purifying and tonic powers We
give few tsstimonials:
Mr.. VIM. A. Eebold, with George 2.
RsweY & Co., 10 Spruce Street, New
York, writes: "I feel it my duty, for
the benefit Of others who may be NJ.
1ictcd - was, to write you this letter,
which you can use in any way you
choose. ! suffered great pain from
boils, all over my neck; conld not
turn my head without scuts pain. After
trying all The usual remedies. and hnd.
lag no relief. used one bottle s. 8. 8. Z.
my Jobs Ccmforters.' Now not 0
siSn Of my afiictiou can be seen"
Mr.. II. q. Hsmlin, Winston, n. c.,
writes: ~ use it every spring. It al
ways builds mo mp, giving me appetite
and Digestion, and enabling me to stand
the hot summer days On using IL
soon become ssroag Of body and easy OF
Mr.. c. E. Mitchell, West 3d 81.
Ferry, New York, writes: ~ weighed
ll0 pounds when I began taking your
mediciDe, and now 162 pounds. would
aot be without g. SIS. for several times
It's weight In gold"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease
nAilsd FREQ. TEE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer Q, Atlanta. Go
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-07-07

Tom Hart died this week Tuesday ct sbsss
. o'clock in the skeraoon. The eause Of his
death was iAaammatisn Of the bowels, eaas.
ed BY Q rupture. This rupture Ten hsosgh,
sa BY lifting large barrel Of sugsr int Q
wagsr a, his sheep camp near Ciiasos. Msso
county. CAL, about mssth ago. He was
i'll at that place for ssse dsys bat 6aaliy re.
covered ssakeiest stxeageh IL be hrought to
Dayton last week. Or. HssIett wss em.
ployed and did all in his pswes to save the
young MAS life, but it was Of no avail.
Hart was native Of Indiana. and at the
time Of his death was 81 years Of age. He
came to Nevada absat three yeaEs ags. and
BY his agreeable manners made many fEissas.
Less than year ago he married the eldest
daughter Of Judge Ha~iins. aud sssut that
time engaged 10 the sheep Susissss. hsviag
Q lease Of the Buskland had. Ten leaves
wife and TIVE brothers here and q methsr
and two brothers in the east. The funeral
tssk place Thursday under the auspices Of
the Dsytoa Ledge. I. o. o. f.. Of which
Tom was member, and Rev. Mr.. Williams.
Of Virginis City, preached the funeral ser
mon. A large number Of friends followed
the remains Of deceased to the grave.