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Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Delaware College.
TO BE TURNED INTO AN AGRICULTURAL
STATION.

NEWARK, Feb. 21.-A special meet
ing Of the trustees of Delaware College
was held here to-day to take action in
reference to the Act of Congress for the
es Establishment of agricultural expert
mental stations; the object being to
make the $4,000 appropriation for this
State available for Delaware College.
Among those present were: Gov
ernOr Biggs, Congressman Pennington,
DR.. KollOck, J. H. Bewley, John F.
Salisbury, eX-COngressman Martin, J.
Alexander Fulton, David J. Murphy,
ManlOve Hayes, eX-COngressman Lore,
DIR. Bush, Ex-Governor Stockley, DIR.
Buck, NJ. H. Clark, DIR. J. H. Caldwell,
James HOssinger, George B. Evans,
DIR. Purnell, George w. Cruikshank.
DIR. d. w. Marshall, John II. StockIey
and Edwin h. Paynter. DR.. Bush pre-
sided.
1t was resolved that Delaware Col
lege should be re-established on an az
ricultural basis. The selection of
grounds aud perfection of arrange
ments were referred to the agricultural
committee, to report at the March
meeting.
There was a long discussion about
the appointment Of director to take
charge of the experimental farm. Sew
eral OF the trustees favor electing man
at once. There was an application
with recommendations, from Henry
Afford, professor of an agricultural col
lege, who will take the dictatorship at
a salary of $4,000. The matter was
finally referred to the agricultural com
mittee, to report on at the March meet
ing. Meanwhile the committee will
visit several agricultural stations par
ticularly one at Raleigh, N. c., which is
said to be the best equipped in the
cOuntry.-EUery EUening.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

AFTER nearly two months oflost time
in which hundreds of thousands of dol
lars have been lost to the miners and
Reading railroad and the cost of coal
greatly increased to millions of con-
sumers, the causeless strike collapses
with loss to everybody but the retail
coal dealers. The miners, the railroad,
the consumers all out of pocket. to
satisfy the tyranny of agitators. They
had no grievance to justify a strike.
They were told that if they remained
at work the question of wages would
be considered and they should have
the highest rates paid in the anthracite
region. Instead of taking counsel with
their employers, they preferred to take
counsel with paid agitators from out
side, and against all friendly advice
they quit work.
There is no doubt that all differences
may now be amicably adjusted, but
the loss entailed by this interval of
idleness can never be made up. Such
an experience ought to end forever the
power of the so-called leaders who
alone can find profit in a strike.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Mr.. Wanamaker's Last Purchase.

In conversation with Saml. p. God
win In the colossal house of Hood. Bon
bright u Co., in Philadelphia, we gath
er the following facts in regard to the
wonderful further advance step of
John Wanamaker, which is the topic
OF universal conversation
Mr.. Wanamaker being DESTROYS to be
IN the forefront of the wholesale lob
bling trade of the United States. found
an opportunity to purchase the entire
business of the old reliable house of
Hood, BOnbright & Co., in consequences
OF the increasing years and responsi-
0lllty OF the senior members of the
hrm, and in the purchase made such an
arrangement as that the old firm with
one eXception) remains intact under
the old firm name, and with Mr.. Wan
amaker conduct the business with
largely increased facilities and capitaI
Mr.. Goodwin says it will be the object
OF the present combination to make
the house of Hood, BOnbright & Co.
the great distributing centre of from
$l5,OOO,OOO to $50,00O,OOO sales per an.
mum, and thus give Philadelphia a pri-
mary and not secondary place in the
great wholesale dry goods, &c. outlet
OF the country. After 20 years of con.
tinuous and honest attention to bust
ness, the combination, +" with increased
facilities and the wonderful executive
ability of Mr. Wanamaker at its head.
expect to increase a now 8 million dol.
lar plant to immense proportions.
The old friend of 1.-THE Peninsula ;,
Saml. P. Goodwin, remains at his desk
and business with renewed vigor and
increased trade.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

CONTRARY to what was predicted in
regard to the effort to concluded treaty
with England on the Fisheries uues-
ton, that much has been done
and signed by all the negotiators
of both sides, whether ratified by the
the respective governments or not.
The worst things were predicted of
Mr.. Bayard by his enemies, that he
could not with his English predilec-
lions effect treaty that would be sat
isfactory to his own country, that he
was slow, would be Overreached, &c.
1t may be the very result of great eau
ton and patience that has in the end
thus crowned his labor with success.
Just what are the conditions of the
treaty cannot be certainly known
whether it prohibits the purchase of
bait in Canadian waters, or whether
our fishermen are prohibited from GER
tain bays or not, will not be known I'M
til it passes from the Presidents hands
for ratification by the Senate. Mr..
Bayard is said to be we'll satisfied with
his work. If the treaty is such that it
will settle the irritations between ours
and the Canadian fishermen and give
us harmonious commercial relations, it
will be great diplomatic gain.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
News Items.


The Mississippi Senate co.,,.,.
HuoPteu the House bill to pay $50 wear.
y pension TO officers, soldiers and
sailors and their servants who serT,n 81
IN the Confederate army from Missis
SSippl, and who are now unable to iob p,9
vice. III Uhe SER
The loss on stock in the Nrouo;o
country alone during the severe storms
OF TINS winter is placed at $4,000 beaJ
oy reliable authorities. This section
lies partly IN Central New Mexico and
ARIZONA, aud the storms have bean Of
an unprecedented severity. The cnoU,
IS now mostly melted and stock is in,
proving. 7'0ON ID I'm
II the Canadian view of the fisbaries
ue"ly IS correct Though it should he
observed that all discussion of its nro
vi"lonS prior to its publication is based
on more or less OF guessworkl Than
Uhe senate could not do better thu
IiIlIy IL at once. The Canadians ao1-
mat All their claims have been snrroH.
uefed TO the United States witbo"+
equivalent. Mr.. Cleveland and NJ
Bayard are very lucky if thew ba ul,
made treaty Of that kind, Rnf if %
canadians don't like the treaty let
mem ana their home Government dron
II. Americans won't chase them
around begging them to accept it.
Great enthusiasm is manifested
throughout Florida in view of the an
uclpated visit of the President and
yrs. Cleveland, and several Thousand
dollars have been raised in Jackson
vile to decorate the city and entertain
me distinguished guests. Eight tri-
unpnaI arches will be erected across
inc streets and various committees are
at work making elaborate preparatione
Tor day which will be one of the most
noteworthy in the history of the State
The carriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve.
land will be bower of fragrant orange
blossoms. gu ~
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
EFFECT OF BLAINE's LETTER.

The significance of Mr.. Blaine's let
ter of withdrawal in it's effect upon the
Democratic party is hardly second To
that upon the Republicans. So long as
they believed that Dir. Blaine was to he
the Republican candidate, (which was
the common belief among them. as thew
could not know the inner feeling ofthe
Republicans,) Mr.. Cleveland's renomi-
nation was almost thing of course
The man who had beaten Mr.. Blaine
once could do it again, it was thought.
ana II was especially important to So.
leet the Democratic candidate with ref
eerence to his power to detach voters
from the Republican party. But now
II Is felt that the situation has heeon,a
much more complicated. The chances
are that the Republicans will nominate
q man who will be acceptable to all Of
Ineir own men, but the determined
FREE Traders, and this makes h less
llkely that the great bolt of 1894 can he
relied upon in 1888. With Mr.. blaine
out OF the way and with Mr.. sherman
OF MT. Harrison, or Mr.. Hawley, as the
Republican candidate, there will be a
return of the genuine Republican ele-
ment to its right place. So in that
iiight Mr.. Cleveland is less of an attrac-
uon TO the Democratic show than he
was four years ago.
IN another quarter be is distinctly a
weakness to the Democracy. He never
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Destroying Old Landmarks.

One by one the landmarks are disan.
pearlng. The last is a broad sDreadino
beach tree that stood on the brow 6f
the hill facing the mill meadow at the
southern limits of the town, made IA
nous by tragic scene, perhaps one of
the most tragic in the annals of our
town, 1t being from one of its limbs
mat ran out at right angles to the tree
from which Jacob Hamilton swung.
This was about twenty-five wears AGO.
the penalty for heinous offence that
put his life at the mercy of an infuri-
ated mob, who became his execution.
ers a. the decision of Judge Lynch.
we will not recall the history that
would be better to pass into oblivion.
and should not thus briefly allude to il
put for the work of the axman, that is
Is so often a work of spoiation. The
Tree, IN the purchase of the Peterson
lot by the society of Odd Fellows for a
cemetery, became their propertv.
Standing as it did on the brow of a
steep hill, it was an ornament. while
not in the way in this particular DIFF
fering somewhat from the majestic
sycamore tree that marked the site of
the " white House " on the same land.
that linked the past with the present,
which early fell prey to the remore.
less desire seemingly TO turn our noble
old trees into firewood. They stand as
mementoes of the past, linked with the
sentiment and fact of an hOnored an
cestry, and why should not tree that
stands az monument to commemorate
the past be allowed all the years that
nature will give il, the same as If of
the more enduring qualities of stone /?
IL may be a sentiment to reverence and
cherish historic objects, but the nations
who are the most educated and refined
are those that put an estimate far be-
yond the par value on their old castles.
towers and trees.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

The farmers who are making a de-
termed fight against the railroad are
expecting the Interstate commission
to sit in Dover in March to give them
a hearing. Levi q. Bird, and George
II. Bates, Esqs., are counsel for the
farmers, who claim that they have col
lected sufficient testimony to establish
all their charges, and enough money to
push the case. 1t is said the Commits
sion have never yet rendered a decision
on the charge of discrimination. F.
H. Bancroft, one of the pioneer fruit
growers in this county, says: Further
delay of hearing of this case means
that there will be a tremendous shrink
age in the amount of berries grown
next year, and that no grower can af-
ford to pay the present high freight
tariffs Of from $50 to $50 per carload.
especially as he must shounder all risk
of arrivals at1Jersey City or Philadel-
phia.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

The State Temperance Alliance. AZ
Will be seen by resolutions on our first
page has, in an alliance with the Tenn
perance Reform Party, cast its lot with
the National Prohibition PARTY. and
named delegates to attend the Conven-
ton which will be held in INDIANAPOLIS
In June. There was some debate on
the resolution taking this action. not so
much because of a hostile spirit to
making it a political question. as a
desire to obliterate the old orgapiza-
tons in our State and start with dis
tinetly new party. This was the tenor
OF Rev. Mr.. Wilson's speech who was
quoted by the single reporter present
as desiring to keep the temperance a
non-partizan question. The latter
phase of the question was not debated
what talk there was on the resolution
was as to the purity and effectiveness
OF a Third Party organization, as such
The full force Of the step taken cannot
be known until after the National con-
ventions Of the several parties are held
in the Summer.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Miss Whites Lecture.

Miss Narcissa E. White, of Penn
sylvania, in the interest of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union, spoke at
the M. Il. Church on Monday evening.
Considering the condition of the
weather, the audience was a good one.
especially in the turn out of the w.
Z. L. u, and the Loyal Legion. The
chancel was decorated with flowers.
After singing Miss White read chap
ter from Isaiah called the "TemDer-
ance chapter" of the Bible, that sets
forth the evils of the drink habit as
clearly as if written for this genera
ton. Her address followed the PRAYER
OF the pastor, an hour in length but
seemed hardly half so long. Miss
White while laying no claims to ora
tory Is both an instructive and pleas
ing speaker, and doubtless calculated
for effective work. Her business in
the past two or three years has called
her from Canada to the Gulf and from
Maine to California, and she is often
asked where she finds the strongest
temperance sentiment. She saws she
IS really at loss to tell, so RAPIDLY
Is the temperance sentiment growing
In all parts of the land that it seems
to permeate the very air. She believes
In an educated moral sentiment. and
bases much of her hopes of the future
on the fact that the children are
taught, as part of their education.
the evil effects of alcohol on the svs--
TEN, hygiene now being taught by
legislative enactment in twenty-seven
OF the states and all the Government
schools.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

I" How NOT to do it" is one of the
well understood arts just prior to a
Presidential election. This is iIlustra-
ted in the following paragraph in rela-
to certain matters before Congress:
" The House has the usual Commit
tee on Pensions, and it is sitting "a
usual, but with the understanding
is said-that no Pension bill, either
general or personal, shall be reported
Mr.. Cleveland earned so much odium
oy his treatment Of such bills. last wear
that It is thought best not to weight
aim as as a candidate with any more
veto messages Of that kind. Another
committee, constructed not TO repeat.
Is that on the Alcoholic Liquor Traffic
The Prohibitionists have been pressing
measure TO suppress the liquor traffic
IN the District of Columbia. where the
national Government has both the
power and the responsibility TO deter
mine the question. But their measure
has been buried in Committee and
will not be heard from, II certainly
would be a good thing for the District
and for the nation to enact some Of the
vigorous regulative laws which have
been attempted in other parts Of the
country, OF. to give the people Of the
District local option il The matter. But
neither win be done
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

had any sympathy with the labor ele-
m1ent, and his Free Trade message has
allenated many voters among the wave
carriers who have no sympathy with
doctrines whose reduction to practice
might take the bread out of their
mouths, and would be sure to reduce
their wages. For this reason his re-.
nomination would be as distinct a God
send ser, to the Republicans, as that of M
Blame would have been to the Demo.
Gratis. DeluO-
!, a "a thlrd reason for the selection of a
different candidate is that the Damo !"
cratic party wants a man of even ,IIlluo
paonounced craftsmanship than, as thew
coI BS.i' the President has so far beer.
-PhttddelphiG American. ''' O0'"'
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Vote Of Thanks.

AT meeting of the Citizens Hose
Company on Tuesday evening last the
following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, This Company having been
presented with a handsome chandelier by
Mrs. Geo. ii. Raymond, and wall clock
ResotUed, That this Company extend to
Mrs. Raymond and to Mr.. Fisher vote of
thanks for their kindness
ReSotUed, That the said resolution be
spread upon our minutes and inserted in
both our local papers.
III. ID. boyer, Secretary
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

The news from Europe is singularly
contradictOry-while the papers and
the princes talk peace, the most active
warlike preparations are all the time
going on. The feeling throughout
Europe, as indicated by the tone of
both the Continental and British press
has been peaceful, during the week
past, considering that the preparations
for war have not been abated a lot.
Russia is still pushing troops toward
the frontiers of Germany, Austria and
Roumania, and there has confined to
be similar movements on the part of
Austria an1 Germany toward the Rus.
sian frontier.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Opinions of the Press.
FEELING FOR A PAPER TRUST

HEELlNG TUX A PAPER TRUST.
As nearly every other business that
is protected by tariff duties is now
swallowed up by a trust or combine.
the paper manufacturers are greatly
feeling their way for a paper trust to
so advance the price Of paper. When
1t is considered that the mere fraction
Of a cent per pound in the price of
paper makes a difference running into
the hundreds of dollars weekly in es.
adjustments like the Times, the impor-
lance of the movement will be appre-
ciated.
1t would be well for the paper man.
ufacturers to look carefully over the
field before they rush in under the
trust or combine umbrella of the whis-
ky ring and other business combina-
tiOns to advance prices. We need only
a little more illustration of the extor-
tiOns of trusts in protective industries.
to bring about a general destruction of
all protection to industries which thus
hagrantly prostitute the wise polioy of
protection.
The paper manufacturers made n
combine some years ago and arbitrarily
advanced the price of paper, but in six
months thereafter the greed of the COM
bine broke itself and greatly cheapened
paper by the multiplied product
Philadelphia Times
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

The Blair Educational bill which pass
ed the Senate last week by a vote 80 to
%, twenty-three Republicans and six
teen Democrats voting for it, is hardly
likely to get through the House with
Speaker Carlisle and his forces set
against it. The wonder is that it ever
got through the Senate.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Blu SineSS Locals

States, Pencils, Pens, Ink. Tablets
Erasers. Blank Books, Crayon. and ali
other School Stationery. and ali the
School Books, at ]. B. Cooper's Book
Store. D00N
VIM. Z. Smithci- has to loan $4,000
III sums of 81, 600 each; and also 50 zoo
on mortgage on farm land.
Carpets by Sample or in Stock at 7
81 Cooper's Dry Goods and Garnet
Store. Prices low. P''
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated 81
}. B. COOper's. '''~N'' az
There can be no better Shirt than
the Que" sold by J. B. Cooper oniv
. Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa.
meres, at }. B. COoper's.
For the BEST Lemons in SMYRNA. 90
TO Geo. NJ. StevensOn's, Market st.
Window Shades made and hung 70
order. Artists Materials and Hand
Painted Pictures at Wilkinson's.
Constantly on hand a large lot Of
Picture Frames. Frames made to
order at Wilkinson's.
Fortunate and Grateful Wom,n
Mrs }. H. Giles, of Everett: Pa. saws s,,t;r,,
I IS many years from Kidney and Gravel tronbIe
BESIDES, had other complaints common ~ ~,
sex; began using DR.. David Remedies Eorns
ne remedy, Of ROndOut n. Y few words teiI
y.,v tgSG nIoo am happy and perfectly well
ms Fsvorte Remedy. Price 81. anu
GEO. NJ. STEVENSON will receive
and fill all orders for ice cream at the
shortest notice.
Deyoe Brilliant Oil, the best and SAT-
est oil made at J. B. CoOper's. D''
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper,s
THE Perkins & House Non-Exnlos-
I've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to he
used among children. 1t cannot ex-
Plode or break. Sold only by J. r.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
. Table and Pocket Cutlery at J.B.I
COOper's. -
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at }. b. CoOper's. Loops and Fringes
Try the Wilmington Citv Steam
Laundry, w. F. BUCHANAN, Agent.
= Order any Book you want, at J.B.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
A Card.

The Pink Tea and Apron Bazaar"
gwen by the Mite Society of the Pres
byterlan church was one of the most
pleasant and enjoyable occasion of the
season. AS social it was success
netting the Society the handsome sum
OF Sl7l.27 which amply rewards the
ladies' and gentlemen for their earnest
labor.
The Society hereby wishes to return
thanks to the Band of Hope, Musical
Association of Smyrna, and those who
so kindly aided in entertaining a gen
erOus public.
LADIES MITE SOCIETY.
Smyrna, DEL, Feb. 22nd. 1888.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
Z" DUKE OF DELAWARE"
Solid Color, Black Points
Black Tongue.

DUKE was out Of Nankeen. imrrrra5
cow herd registered in the American Jsr,
5iey, Club and Herd Book, No. 77--3 Dsm
Lidy Bird sire, Toby. " '''
Duke sire name Dalgarno, Herd reg
ana number in the American Jersey II +
90. Dalgarnos dam was Little Butter.
cup no. o4l5, solid fawn black points. im-
ported COW. 6red, by William Alexander
sire was Montezuma, H. r. and n" Ii-o IN
a. j. G. G. II. B. ave- ~ ILL
Duke was dropped October l,t. lssj. on
the farm of VIM. r. Williams Falls Of
Schuylkill, Philadelphia. Pa. Sined here
by VIM. R. Williams.
The above beautiful bull is offered
for sale because have too much stock
ROBERT H. DARRAH,
leu Io-4W Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

THERE is a revival of the canning
business all over the Peninsula. Every
town is clamOring for either a tomato,
corn or general vegetable cannery.
Hartford county over the Susquehanna
which has Overreached itself in this
business, is swarming out to meet this
demand in several places on the PENN
sula. 1t is to be hoped that this great
boost of the business will not overdo
and glut the market as it was two or
three years ago, to the injuring of a
number of young establishments.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
DEATHS.

die, aged so years. -"ViN"s a nd
CUMMINS.-At Leipsie Fab nj, ~,
Cummins, aged &c years ''' MIS- mary
1ibB;s5.-EAtered into rest February i4th. At the
FGssShl1Henee OF her sister-in.law. Mrs BenS
Gusisya Sbbs AiI ~ ihd Del Miss Hannah
HOLLAND.-At Clayton. Feb. on Issso q M,
land, aged 70 years ''''' 1''a0 " hoi-
hb = w, ~ ON.-Near Blackbird Feb 18th. Allan
~ heivestOn, infant son of Allen ana Georssal
snha HelVeston' aged months and Il DAYS
IA M6kDiN.-At Camden, Feb. 70, Miss Emma
Lambdin, aged 50 years. D"'iiei
Delaneys, Feb. 18th Catherine
Mahon' wife Of Patrick Mahon, aged S. wears
FARMELY I'm Dover, Feb. 18th, James ParmeIv
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

The Morning NelOs comes to us this
morning increased in size to an eight
columned paper, printed from new
type and on new Hoe Double Cylin-
der Press, and in every way looking
more like newspaper of the advanced
type. The change cannot but have the
hearty endorsement of its patrons.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

The Morning Ne,Vs thinks that the
demand of the hOd carriers added to
that of the carpenters for increased
wages adding so much to the ex-
pense Of building, will be very bad pol
icy for Wilmington, as it will increase
the cost, and thus prove detriment to
building new houses. Seven out of
ten of the new houses built it saws are
for laboring men, and the increased
cost will simply be so much more cost
to the house and so much more for the
rent.
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22
GRAIN.
OFFICE OF
Philadelphia { Smyrna Transportation Company
February 22nd, 1888.
OFFICE OF
NEW WHEAT.
MARRIAGES.

the residence of ,bo h.,,o,.
father, Feb. 18TH by Rev. ID r Fy1eii IsIue ,
AttiX and Miss Annie Bell Clark botL &c iSaiiA
ton. Hundred - VI Nen-
AT the residence or tho h-,,o,.
parents, Feb. 9th, by Rev n Stevenson lies ~
S Ta!s OF New Castle county, and Miss MARI
Eta Eta carey, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Philin
carey OF queen Anne's county. Nd.
EN- ERSON-STEVENS- Camden Del Fob
10Th, Pennel Emerson and Miss Emma Stevens
daughter off. W. Stevens. 'eHs
ID 11MS,SSsO JN 18th, by Rev. ]
pnIllls, Garrett L. HynSOn and Mrs pierfe
Brown, both of Milford Hundred '''Ne
AUGHTER-DAVIS.-In the NJ. f Cbprcb q,
Templeville, Nd, Feb. LIST by Rev w w Wa ~
neE solomon slaughter. Of Wilmington. Del
ana MISS Lucy Davis, OfTemplcvtlle MO,
Smyrna times., 1888-02-22

PHIL SHERIDAN the famous fighter
says the Presidential bee never buzzed
in his bonnet and furthermore, that if
the Republicans should give him the
nomination he wouldn't have it.
Sheridan has always had a way of
doing as he had a mind to, both in
times of war and peace.