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Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

TO-DAY the lOng-expected congress
Of American nations will be opened at
Washington. The delegates from
Brazil, Colombia aud Costa Rica have
been here for some time. Those from
San Salvador, Bolivia, Honduras, Ven
ezuela and the Argentine Republic
reached here last week. Delegates are
not named from Chilli and Peru, but it
is to be presumed that they also
viii be represented. The invitation
coming from the United States govern
ment, it is to be expected that in re-
spending to it all these gentlemen,
with their secretaries and attaches.
viii be the guests Of the nation.
The Baltimore Sun in speaking Of the
convention, says: "The object on the
part Of the United States is to draw
closer the trade relations between our
selves and the Spanish-American re-
publics, and, in connection with this,
the'e win be strongly pressed upon the
coLgress the adoption Of a resolution
faVoring subsidies to American ships
plying between our own ports and
those Of South and Central America.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Kent County Inrnrs.

TIE following is the list of Petit
Jurors drawn to serve at the term of
Court commencing October %, 1889:
Duck Creek-Wm. B. Megear, Jos.
B. FAIRIES, Nathan Moore, Ephraim
Lower.
Kenton-Samuel Hutchinson of NJ,
David o. Downs, Francis Greenwell.
Little Creek-Henry Williams, Jas.
Denney.
West Dover-James B. Clements,
Joseph VOshell of o.
East Dover-Eldad L. Clarke, VIM.
7. Cullen, Charles Denney, Edward R.
Knots.
North Murderkill-Chas. NJ. Carey,
Andrew w. Slaymaker, Lansing n.
Buell..
South Murderkill-John G. Barnett,
George F. Cooper, Samuel A. Brown,
William l.. Davis.
MispilliOn-Martin B. Smith, Colum-
bus F. WILLIAMSON, William A. Smith,
Evan G. Reese.
Milford-Geo. Roach, Jacob Har-
rington, Sr., Hezekiah Masten, Jr.,
John D. Bickel.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Smvrna,s characteristic

The business men of Clayton claim
there IS marked difference between
that town and Smyrna in relation to a
community Interestingly readily unite
and invest what capital they can spare
for any enterprise that will be a benefit
to the town, while Smyrna does not
and they naturally see in it an element
ofweakness that will be to their advan.
tage. They are looking out for every
thing that will add to their population.
prestige and success. To do this they
work as unit. Thus, when a paper
was started they drew in their print
ing from all other places and centered
it there: and likewise withdrew their
advertisements from their near papers
and blOOmed out in great big ones in
their local sheet to boom Clayton and
its enterprises and keep their money
at home, while readily gathering all
they could from their neighbors.
Smyrna, on the other hand, or at least
some doing business in it, give their
patronage from home apparently in
preference of at home. They seem to
be indifferent to those that with them
go to make up community, and thus
help those of another instead of their
own town, even where there is no reci-
prOcity.
Those who have known SMYRNA for
years admit this to be characteristic of
the town. There is and has been in
| dividual enterprise, but there is a woe
ful lacking of a community of interest
in fostering mechanical or other enter
prises. The unifying principle is lack
ing. This is not for want of means but
evidently from that other character
istic where the interest for all others is
lost in self. A number of towns are
waking up to the importance of getting
out of their sleepy condition by offer
ing inducements for industries to be
established among them. Newark has
perhaps taken the lead in this particu-
lar, by taking stock in, and furnishing
land to the amount of nearly SAC, 900 to
establish an organ mandatory in the
town, simply to increase their popula-
ton and augment their business.
Smyrna is letting plant in which the
whole community, town and country,
is interested actually pull up and 90
away from them when half what New
ark has done would prevent it. Thus
it was in the days of the construction
of the railroad and thus il is to-day.
In the language of an old book, "the
fathers eat sour grapes and the teeth of
tie children are set on edge"
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
New Advertisements.

J. G. Brinton calls attention to a full
line of parlor stoves, heaters, cook
stoves. and roofing and spouting.
Alfred M. Hardness & 10, will sell
40 mules and 20 horses at the Hark-
ness Bazaar, 9th and SAMSON streets,
Philadelphia, on Tuesday next.
]. +. West, located near Tasley Sta
tiOn, Eastern Shore of Virginia, calls
attention to peach trees grown in the
Onancock nurseries, 80 miles below the
line of peach yellows.
Justis & Davidson of the Boston One
Price Clothing House, 2l3th street,
Wilmington, advertise q large and
varied assortment of clothing.
WINS & Bro. 55 North I'd street,
Philadelphia large, handsome, and
cheap stock Of furniture.
Henry S. Anthony-fresh eggs want
ed for incubator purposes.
Mrs. L. A. Cotton-September open
ing of dress-making parlors.
Jefferson & JefIerson-notice of dis
solution.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Suicide of Young Married Woman
While Insane.

Annie W., wife of John w. Simmons.
farmer living near the Blackbird for
est, about five and half miles from
Clayton, committed suicide on Satur-
day by hanging herself to the limb of a
tree, while 10 a tit of despondency.
About daybreak on Saturday morn
ing Mrs. Simmons arose and after
dressing herself went down stairs, tell
ing her husband that she was going to
prepare breakfast. A few minute later
Mr.. Simmons dressed himself, but on
going to the dining-room he could not
see any traces of his WIFE, He did not
become alarmed however, as he sup
posed his wife had gone to visit some
of the neighbors in the vicinity. The
morning passed and still Mrs. Sim
mons did not appear.
During the afternoon the husband
becoming alarmed, inquired among
the neighbOrs concerning the missing
woman, but received no information.
The night passed and still there was
not tidings. Sunday morning a search
ing party of farmers was organized
and after securing the country for sew
eral miles, the body of the unfortunate
woman was found dangling from tree
in the midst ofthe forest. The BODY
was suspended by means of plow
rope and when found the feet were
almost touching the ground. Death
resulted from strangulation. This was
the third attempt she had made on her
life.
Deputy Coroner William II. Lee
Monday visited the scene of the sui
eide where he held an inquest.
A verdict of suicide while despond-
ent was rendered. A correspondent of
the Morning NelOs says the cause of
the wOman's act was due, it is
thought to dependency. She and her
husband lad at one time been in much
better circumstances, but they failed
and moved to very small farm near
the forest. At one time Mrs. Simmons
lived on the farm of Attorney General
John Biggs. She was about 35 years
of age and leaves two children, a boy
of and a girl of years of age. Much
sympathy is felt in this vicinity for the
husband, who is a Woodworking man.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Smyrna High School.
AVERAGES FOR THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER.

4 Cass.-George Taylor, 8.3; Harry
Tschudy, S.3; Harry Cotton, 81; Emily
Spruance, 81; Mary Budd, 9; Nellie
FAIRIES, 90; Julia Griffith, 9.l.
B QGss.-Willie Riggs, 8.S; Charles
Stern, 80; Mary Fell, II; LllianWilds,
8.3; Florence Hall, 7.G; Katie Kennedy,
7.S; Bertha Smithers, SO; Clara Beck
EFT, 7.6.
GGss,-Alexis Mustard, 8.3; Chas.
Burrows, 81; Townsend Jefferson, 70.
John Chatham, 6.8; William Warren,
7.5; Robert Denney, 6.8; Willie Diehl,
rs; Mary Stewart, 90; Christine Scott,
8.8; Eunice Anthony, 8; Saida Smith,
8; Anne HOffecker, 9,4; Nellie Steven
son, 8.3; Grace Swinney, S.8; Eva
Swinney, 90.
Of the thirty pupils enrolled in the
High School, IA have been present
during the entire month of September
without tardy or absent mark.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Personal.

Rev. Herman Roe, in the absence of
the pastor, filled the N. +. pupit ac-
ceptably Sunday morning and evening.
Three more of our Smyrna boys left
this week for Philadelphia TO enter on
business pursuits. They were Irving
Cooper, son of J. B. Cooper, to enter
the bookkeeping department of busi-
ness establishment; J. V. Smith, Jr.,
son Of J. V. Smith, to enter a drug
store, and Frank Cameron, son of John
Cameron, in search of a place as clerk.
John Mannering, George Barnes and
William Collins also leave for Phila-
delphia this week.
Joshua P. Eyre, wealthy and prom.
inent citizen of Chester. Pa. died
Thursday, aged So years. Mr.. Eyre
and his wife have until recently been
frequent visitors to the families at
WOodlawn and Belmont, near this
town.
Edward Budd, who on graduating
from our High School went into the
Taylor machine works to learn the use
OF machinery, has taken position with
Bement & Styles, tool manufacturers of
Philadelphia.
Rev. Walter G.. Benson, formerly of
this town, recently of the Ohio Confer.
ence, has been transferred to the Ken
lucky Conference, and stationed at
Pineville.
Joseph Smithers and wife left on
Monday for trip west, the objective
point being Denver, Colorado, to visit
then son. They will take in important
places on the way and in the far west,
and be gone over a month.
Z. G. Gordon, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday in Smyrna to meet his father,
Rev. w. B. Gordon, and former asso-
ciates.
Miss Rose Lessig, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Miss Minnie Reed.
Miss Woodall, of Georgetown, Md.
is the guest of Miss Minnie Allen.
Judge Ware and daughter, of Salem.
N. j., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Evans.
Mrs. M. w. Culbreth aud daughter.
Miss Sue, who came to Smyrna in the
early summer, returned to Philadelphia
| to-day.
Harry W. Jefferson, who started for
the South two or three weeks ago, has
located in Memphis, Tenn, (where his
brother Paul isl with the Oliver Finnie
Grocer Co., one of the largest and most
reputable firms in the South.
Miss Laura Doughten, who has been
selected as judge in the ladies' de-
partment at the Dover fair, spent Sun.
day with her relatives in Smyrna.
Little Tommy Humphreys, whose
parents both recently died, has been
taken to Odessa for his future home
with relatives-the family of a Mr..
\ Short.
Rev. Mr.. Handy has been Joined by
his wife from Virginia, who will remain
some time with her son, Supt. Handy.
Mrs. T. V. Cahall, of Frederica, is
visiting Miss Clara Bewley.
Miss Serverson, Of Wilmington, is
visiting Mrs. Charles Weller.
Mrs. Lottie Leon is visiting relatives
in this vicinity.
Miss Kate Westervslt, of Newark, N.
j., is visiting the family Of J. G. Brinton.
Olin I. Hough and Vim. Z. Baker. Of
Philadelphia, have taken a run down
to see the Fair and friends al. the same
/ time.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

THE Journal Of Commerce, in a re-
view of the wheat outlook, says the
foreign product is far below the re-
quirements, and that the bulk of the
shortage must necessarily fall upon the
United States. This country will be
called upon, it says, to the extent of at
least 100000 quarters to fill the
European nav.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

TIE numerous commissions for the
government of Wilmington come into
frequent conflict. The last was be-
tween the Park Commission and Water
Commission but was finally settled
amicably without resort to law. The
WilmingtOniGn- Democrat of Saturday,
had the editorial items in succession,
all scoring the commissions.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

THE capitalists of England are max
ing a strong effort for large invest
ments in this country. A despatch
from Chicago says that two English
syndicates have expended fifty million
dollars in this country for the control
of industrial enterprises. No business
was acquired which has not paid at
least 124 per cent. a year for the last
five years. Grain elevators, flooring
mills and breweries have been the IA
vOrite investments.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Baltimore & Delaware Bay Preferred Stock

A NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVING
"A been made for the Preferred Stock Of the
baiumore and Delaware Bay Railroad the man
agement have decided 10 offer a limited amount
az ~ in lots of not less than three or more than
twenty shares 70 any one person. The total
amount OF Preferred Stock Is $3.50 shares par
FaIue i0O; When completed 70 colchester the
road road Will have bonded Indebtedness OF abonf
sooUO per mile, the smallest of any road in tbe
country considering the amount Of money exe
pehed on It's reconstruction. judging from the
present earnings Of the road despite moor cronS
% she STOCK ls more than likely 20 earn a dividend
Mlthlh the next twelve months An important
factor Is me rapid increase Of the passenger bus
ness, ana me TACT that the Baltimore and Della.
ware bav Railroad is run on strict business Drip
eples, Tor the benefit of the stockholders and in
NE ne interest OF the country IL traverSes Il Is 10
De hOped the new enterprise will be endorsed
anu supported by all citizens along the line. who
nave the interest of the road az heart and wish 10
&c preserved an Independent outlet to New York
and points East. Subscription will be received AZ
the National Bank Of Smyrna. ~
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

TIE tax collectors of Wilmington
have made themselves the subject of
another newspaper controversy over
the way they receive taxes. requiring
every man to come and pay himself to
get receipt, whether it suits his con-
venience or not to get another to do
this little act for him. They say they
are going to conform strictly to the
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Oct. 2, 1889

TIE TIMEs" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN- year, strictly in ad-
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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 hrstinsertiOn; 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., 1889-10-02

THROUGHOUT Europe the result of
the recent election in France has gen
orally been hailed as an assurance of
peace and order, and the stability of
the republic.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

THE four territories applying for
statehood held their elections yester-
day. The news this morning indicates
that the two Dakotas and Washington
territory have gone Republican and
Montana Democratic.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

Advices by mail from Japan confirm
the dispatches which announced terri
BILE disasters by floods in that country.
By the inundatiOns at Wakayama
10000 lives were lost and at least 80. 600
people have been made homeless. 1t
may interest the Johnstown sufferers
to know that there is a system Of relief
in Japan which provides for an such
emergencies, and that aid il given
almost Immediately after the disaster
occurs.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
NOTICE.

~ Ihe members Of the Union Protective
OinO .l1 "a are requested to meet in the Centen-
Marshall president Of the State I,eaoue
ana MIR. Joshua Parker have been invited
GEORGE DENNY. President
DAVID A. PoTrs, Sec'y. 90 It.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
News Items.

President Harrison and family have
returned to Washington from Deer
Park.
Hillman was convicted of murder
ing Peddler Herman in New Jersey in
November last.
Corporal Tanners chances for the
recOrdership of deeds are said to have
vanished since the Dalzell letter was
published.
The bodies recovered from the ruins
caused by the landslide in Quebec num-
Der A. The IA wounded victims are
in fair wav to recover.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
DISSOLUTION.
Inc ,oopartnership heretofore existing
ui uhder the hrm Of Jefferson & Jefferson is
J. HENRY JEFFERSON.
HARRY w. JEFFERSON.

!, All persons having claims will present
them for payment, and all parties indebted
TO said firm are hereby notified 10 settla
same with undersigned at the old stand.
J. HARRY JEFFERSON.
Smyrna, Del, Sept. 10, 1889.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

"Black Bart" the Michigan stage
robber, with FIVE other prisoners, es-
capped from jail at Bessemer, Mich.
Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew thinks that
Mr.. Cleveland will be the next demo-
cratic candidate for President Of the
United States
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
Reduced Railroad Fares
Liberal CaShaDdSp Premiums
Running and TFOtting Races Each Day.
SPECIAL AnrnsEnrrNns.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, -Basebou
and Tournament
OnThursday and Friday-Athletio sports
under the auspices of the Warren AtbIot;o
Club Of Wilmington. VIZ
For catalogue or other information, Apply to
JOHN PARTRIDGE seo
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02
DEATHS.

TRlBBlTT.-On the 25th, near Kenton, Mrs Will
helmina Tribbitt aged % years.
SIMMONS.-On the 23th inst. near Thomas
Corner, Mrs Anna W. Simmons, aged 80 years.
DAVIS.-On the Both inst. near Clayton, of mem
branOus Group, Neya Slaughter Davis daugh-
ter of Thos Davis, aged yrs, 2 mos and Z das;
FlSHER.-On the 9th inst. in Smyrna, of mem
branOus Group, Emil Oscar, only son of Oscar
Fisher, in the 9th year of his age
HAWKINS.-In Chester September SOth, 1889,
OrenZo b.. youngest son of James and Mary A.
Hawkins, aged 10 years, months and 20 days.
lnterment at Odd Fellows Cemetery Smyrna.
We lay thee in thy silent tomb,
Sweet blossom of day.
We just began to view thy bloom
When thou were called away
At length relieved from all thy pain
Our darling sweGtly sleeps.
How calm and peaceful thy repOse,
While Christ thy soul doth keep.
Our third in Heaven.
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child She cried for CaStoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When She had children. She gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1889-10-02

Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at j. B. Cooper's.
Wichita eagle., 1889-09-07
Chicago Gram and Produce.

CHICAGO, Ill, sept G-The wheat pit
was dominated today by bearish influences
and the feeling became weaker as the SEES
sion progressed. Prices receded to the
lowest level touched this week. there being
a decline rs compared with yesterdays
close of IA full cent in the more deferred de
liveries. Nobody was surprised at the
initial decline Of "a &c. Instead OF q cold
wave coming the weather in the wesI was
warmer and generally clear. which allayed
all fears Of frost for the present and weak
ened prices on the whole grain list For
time speculative trade dragged, but to-
wards noon the unloading by discouraged
and tired longs was followed by shorts
selling on a pretty large scale, and The
market sageed rapidly. The principal
local fear was the selling out OF long wheat
late in the session. The lowest future in
the list today was May. It broke l sc and
closed at the bottom. December showed Il
net loss of &c and September and October
declined &c There was a corresponding
decline in all grades Of cash wheat.
An active business was done in corn
during the early part Of the day, trading
being unusually heavy around the open
ing, after which the pit became quiet and
active by turns and fluctuations We're fire.
quent within w re range. The feeling
deyeloDed was weaker and transactions
were at lower prices. The local crowd was
long, and as the frost predicted for last
night did not materialiZe, offerings on the
opening were heavy. Initial trades We're
5stg1Ec below the closing of yesterday, and
under the liberal offerings marked, a de-
cline of - { more was recorded. The mar
ket then reacted a little on buying by
shorts, ruled weak and closed /.@@4c low
er than yesterday.
Oats were weaker and 7<@1Ic lower.
The weather was fine and cool, and the
corn market weaker and lower This III
duced fair selling and caused depression
IN the prices, as the demand on the whole
was light.
\ fairly active trade was reported in
mess pork but the feeling was unsettled
Prices ruled irregular and rather easy at
the opening but soon advanced ~ "a 15c
and closed compal atiyely steady
Trading in Iard was only moderate The
market was easy early ana sales were
made at use decline. Toward the close
the feeling was easier and the market
closed quiet at medium figures.
a fairly active business was reported in
shor; ribs The feeling however was IN
settled and prices ruled Irregular. The
market opened steady ut Yesterdays prices
but soon weakened and a reduction 5a,lsc
was submitted TO. Later the market ex-
hibited a H,le more strength and the
greater portion of yhe decline was recover
ed. Near the close it ruled easier. Closed
quiet.
TIE leading futures ranged:
Wichita eagle., 1889-09-07

NN ANTED-A nurse girl u or If years old En-
w quire at DR.. Stoner's 1867 y. Empora ave
Wichita eagle., 1889-09-07

FGGS-Strong and active at l3c- WV o.,
FLOUR-Active steady AA, "A g g; 80. "a n nS
family, 81 05; choice, 81 %; Etncy, q W oAs '
81 Or patent, 81 S0al 80,
MILLSTUFFS-Barely steady
CORN MEAI-50c.
CORN CHOP-5Gc.
SHIPS UFF-sJc.
BRAN-z5c. 90 soe>, M,
HAI-Steady. Good TO fancy, praIr1ei =" '0sf 'O
poor. 81 JgG,5 Ul
FLAX SEED-20c lower at 81 Il ooox~
BUTTER-Dull and easy. Good 70 1sne 0ie'A'D
cry il@l4c; good TO fancy dairy. ,tgl2c-
CHEESE-Steady. 1ip&S5Ec. 90 coa
LIVE POUI TRI-Steady. Choice tens; r ~ W 70
-: ROSTERS 81 5E spring chickens &C. IurAi vs. &C.
PRONISioNS-Dull but steady.
HAHS-ilc.
BREAKFAST BACOE-g9c.
DRIED BEEF-Sc,
DKY ) ALT sIEATS-Firm. short n 5 D. ana m 10 hs
clear - o.; shoulders, - 5t short clear . %: 49,
SMOKED NEATS-Steady- short IDS, 20 So9h
Icing clear IS as shoulders, IS l; short clear 30 SV
PORh-~teady su 30
LARD-firm 81 ..
Wichita eagle., 1889-09-07
Value of Contrasts.

Little Boy-Mainma, why are you so cross
at me all the time!
Tired Mamma-Because you keep doing
wrong, and l want to make an impression on
your mind.
Little Boy-Well, mamma, guess if you'd
be good natured just once it would make a
bigger impression.-New York Weekly.
Wichita eagle., 1889-09-07
WANTED-BOARDERS.

w ANTED-Stuation by boy, IS years old. in a
Charles Ii. this Office. 400 KS
Wichita eagle., 1889-09-07
Harvest E1eursions-Lo- Ra,es.


The Santa Fe route will sell, on August
6 and 70, September 10 and p. and October
:, lSs9, round-tyip excursion tickets al
greatly reduced rates-about one fare for
round trip from Wichirs 20 ali points IN
Texas, Panhandle OF Texas. Colorado,
New Mexico. Utah. Wyoming, Idaho
and Montana. Tickets are good for
thirty days from date OF sale, with stop
overs allowed a. pleasure on return trip.
Parties desiring 20 make thirty days
trip 20 any OF the western mountain re-
sorts including Las Vegas Hot Springs,
Colorado Springs. Cascade Canon, Mani
tou. Green Mountain Falls, etc. can save
money by taking advantage Of the low
rates on the Harvest Excursion dates For
ticket rates and other information, call on
W d. Murdoch, agent A, T. * :. Z. z
r., or address
ego. T. NTCEOLSoS.
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