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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Schedule of General Claims presented to the
County Board, January 10th, 1889.
Name Nature. Claimed. Auow'd
Industrial school for Girls, board
and clothing 70 IN fu!
John F. Starry, witness fees. . "
A F. Bishop, coffin for unknown
child ...-....... 1 w
D. thinner. J. P, state vs. Lee Cork 60
II. &. Jones' publishing proceedings % 90
(Referred 10 full board.
H. q Jones. printing - in full
II. Niedecken q Co, blank books, q so "
". 7. Peters, mdse .................. - -
VIM. Sands, j. p state VS. J. Rogers, &c "
do do do NJ. FOss, ... II 50 -
do do do J. Doe and
L. Rowe 6S ~
B. W. Gillett, Record Book.............. S. -
Lllewellyn Davies repairing, etc,
court house --,..-...-.... ......... - %
Pryor q Williams mdse. ................. 10 -
Crawford IL Bro pub. proceedings, % 70 a.
2 j. bennett printing .,,,,......;.. s. 90 in full
". J. ThomBs. mdse...............-..... - -
Louis Ryall mdse. ....-....... - "
A. Macarthur pulling proceedings, p 90 "
Thomas Perkins rdSe. ) IS g
J. ". Pengelly, State VS. Doe and
Rowe. u ou
H. q j. Rowe, merchandise, ............ 10
\ :. Hearn, printing Il %
John Charles, diagram and extra
expenses, state vs. VI. TeTTiil-... y - 10 W
balance referred to Co. B'd.)
Jones & Owens mdse.- .-............... - i'll tuII
II. c. Cutler, NJ D., eXamin'g insane, 800
Geo. PaulsOn, Co, Clk's certificates, Us W
Owen King, lumber ................ 10 u -
L. Carter, expense returning insane" J. II
~ 1,,or u, r,,1al
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Laid over under the rules.
ON motion of Mr.. Smith, the board adj
i0urned to 500 tomorrow morning.
THIRD DAYS SESSION.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

The committee on accounts of District
Attorney and Clerk of Circuit Court sub
mittcd the following report:
To the lIonornble Board of Supervisors of Iowa
county:
Your committee on the accounts of district at
tOrney register Of deeds and clerk Of circuit
court would respcCtf lily report that we have eN
amned ssit reports and lind them correct.
JuSEFH FEOzT
=. ". hEANE,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Nov. 7,lS6Z.-li-mf
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
Salisbury and Wolcott.

The following forms a dispatch that
was sent from Dover to the Philadel-
phia Record:
DOVER, Del, May 19.-The appoint
ment by Governor Biggs of John F.
Salisbury rs Secretary of State has
stirred up the bitter quarrel between
the WolcOtt and the Salisbury factions
in this Kent county. WOlcott, who
is ut the head of the LaGer, published a
very uncomplimentary reference to the
new Secretary in his paper, and ycster-
day the DeIdUdredn, of which Sauls-
bury is the editor, came back at him in
terrific fashion. 1t devotes a column of
abuse to Wolcott, of which the follow
ing extract is a specimen
''As far as received we have publish
ed the opinion of the press of Delaware
in relation to Governor Biggs' appoint
meut Of Secretary of State. But one
editor, or one paper, that we have seen
has spoken either disrespectlully of the
Governor or the appointee. That
paper is the Dover IndeC. and that ed
itOr is James l.. WOlcOtt. He is moth
ing but low, dirty, i'll bred cur, who
stands before the public 0s a dishonor-
able, ungrateful blackguard. This is
strong language, and language that nc
honorable man deserves and language
that none but a coward and a sneak
would wear"
This language is so outrageous thai
there is much curiosity to see what
course Wolcott will take in ASSERTING
himself. From present indications
there is less prospect of bringing th,
warning factions together than eve
| before.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
Personal.

Rev. VIM. r. McFarlane, Of Anna
messick circuit, Md, has been spend
ing several days in Smyrna.
Olin 1. Hough, with Jacob Reeds
Sons, Philadelphia, is spending week
home.
James Baker, also of Philadelphia,
has been home on two or three days
visit.
Mrs. Andrew E. Smithers, of Dover,
has been spending a week with her
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Spruance.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Taylor left on
Monday for a trip to Ohio and Illinois.
Rev. Herman Roe went to Cam
bridge, Md, to fill the pulpit of Rev
Alfred Smith on Sunday, the latter
being in another place dedicating q
church
VIM. p. Smithers, who has been shut
in the house the past three weeks with
a severe cold, is out on the street again
Ed. II. Thomas, who went to Pari:
about six weeks ago, returned hOm'
yesterday.
Hon. n. B. Smithers, of Dover, wa
in Smyrna yesterday, spending tht
time mostly at "Woodlawn."
Miss Caro- Spencer, Of Norristown
Pa, is visiting Mrs. f. e. Postles.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

The strikes which were so disturbing
to trade in our country several years
ago but which have grown less with
each recurring year because in the main
disastrous to the strikers, is disturb
ing the continent beyond the waters
The strike now in progress i'll Germany
and other parts of Europe attracts much
atteLtion by reason Of the great num-
ber of men and the extent of the inter
est involved. In Germany alone over
100000 men are on strike, the feeling
prevalent that the better times and
improved position of the manufactur-
ing class should be marked by an ad
vance in the wages of labor. Small in
dustries have been replaced by large
ones the small shop, with its two or
three workman, by the large estab-
lishment employing many thousands.
The organization of labor has thus been
greatly facilitated, and the different
trades. hitherto more or less isolated
from each other, now find it practica-
bic to cooperate 10 effect common
objects. Hence the extent and persis-
tence of the strikes of which Germany
is at present the theatre, and Of which
the Emperor and Prince Bismark have
been compelled to take notice. Strikes
are, however, says the Baltimore Sun,
extreme expedients. They mark a
transition stage in the industrial
lives of countries giving way after
a while to arbitration and Othel
cOnciliatory methods OF settling dis
putes. Years ago England resound
cd with the noise of strikes anC
lockouts, but at present, although mucl
privatiOn is experienced, a strike j.
seldom heard of. arbitration and The
sliding scales adopted years ago pre-
venting the loss and suffering labO
and capital formerly suffered from dis
agreements. Germany, having nor
recently employed machinery on
large scale, has not yet passed tn
transition stage, in which industria
war, with riot and conflict, is the pre-
valent mode of existence. France ha
attained more mature developmeu
in this respect.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
No Verdict in the Parvis Case.

A notable case has been before the
court for three days in Wilmington
ending last night-that of Mrs. Hen
rietta V. Pafvis vs. the p, w. q B. r. r.
It was an action for $4,000 damages on
account Of the plaintiffs husband, DR..
John II. Parvis who was killed by be.
ing struck by d locomotive on the Del
aware railroad, as he was driving over
the Frogtown crossing, near Middle
town. The plaintiff alleged that the
engine whistle and bell were not
sounded as the train approached the
crossing, while the defence maintained
that these precautions wero observed.
and that the deceased was negligent in
not observing due care and diligence
in driving across the tracks.
Testimony upon these points was
taken at length and concluded Mon
daY morning. when the argument be-
gan. The case is a notable one on
account Of the amount Of damages
claimed, Snd by reason Of the eminent
counsel engaged in the trial. For the
plaintiff there were Hon. Charles 3
/ Lore, Of Wilmington, and Albert Con-
/ stable, Esq, Of Elkton, Md. the noted
attorney who has won so many suits
against the p, w. & =. r.. r. Company.
On the other side were our United
States Senator George Gray and
George p Massey Esq, of Dover. II
was a veritable "battle of the giants''
among the legal fraternity, and the
court room was crOwed to hear the able
arguments. number Of witnesses
testified that no bell rung on approach.
ing the crossing, while others testified
that they heard IT,. The railroad made
out a strong case that proper diligence
was not shown in looking out for the
train, or the accident might have been
avoided. The jury after being Out
niue hours returned saying IL was i'm.
possible to agree-standing 10 to 2 fol
conviction, the case thus falling foi
want Of a verdict.
The jury ia the Parvis case were J
S. Dobb, foreman, James Mills, Charlie.
d. Everett, Columbus Watkins, r. L.
Armstrong, William Wilson, J. II
Chambers, Charles w. Gouert, w
F. Smally, Abner Hollingsworth, J. L
Reybold and A. J Hossinger Soor
after the jury bad retired the senti
mcnt was in favor ofa verdict Of SIC. .OOl
for the plaintiff. Mr.. Dobb opposed
any verdict in favor Of the plaintiff
Mr.. Wilson was in favor Of So COO dam
ages for the plaintiff After consider
! able discussion Wilson went over /,
Dobb aud when she halloting began !
was found that the jury stood 10 to
ln favor Of verdict for The plaintiff
Here IS whore the jury hunn
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
ANOTHER ACCIDENT.
Eighting Disease in Grapes.

There Is a clever Investment III grape
growing in the Vincinity Of Smyrna,
but it has been Improbable for the
past two years because Of black rot.
The crop in both eases started as well
as could be expected, the vines being
we'll set with rich clusters, but fun
gus known as the black rot was ma
terially aided by the continued heavy
rains and eventually ruined the grapes
as marketing crop. This with the
the devastatiOEs Of the rose bug has
made the grape anything but salts
factory crop. The growers have been
reading and studying the best methods
of cOunteracting these difficulties.
Walter Y. Massey has been in CORES
pOndence with the Agricultural Bureau
at Washington for several weeks on
the subject and last week sent them a
disased fruit tWig OF this years growth.
He was answered promptly, the dis
ease that was showing ITSELF in the
developing leaves being pronounced
"Anthranose". They recommended
/ spraying with what is called the Dor
/ deauX Mixture" which is composed OF
! 6lbs. Of unslacked lime ana Glbs. OF
sulphate Of copper dissolved in . gal
Ions of wafer. There are other forms o.
the mixture. Mcssrs. Anthony, Cum
Minis, Carter aud others preparing tC
spray their vines, and fight the rose
bug by this or some other means when
they come. There is nozzle used cs
pecially adopted to this business
One day last week Mr.. Wood on the
farm Of J. e. Carter, with horse an(
the other proper appliances, sprayed
four acres of vines in four hours Prof
Neale Of Delaware College, in the inter
est of agricultural in Delaware haC
promised to come down on Monday
but was prevented by the rain. Th
result Of mis- experiment will beawaitet
with considerable interest.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

MEssRs BIcGAw & Bro. have con-
tracted with eur farmers for feam ;240
to $50 acres Of tomatoes .or tanning.
This spring has been particularly good
for starting young plants
THE Smyrna Creamery is now aver
aging $500 quarts of milk per day. and
from present prospects will soon reach
1000 quarts per day. They are making
from 300 10 400 lbs ofhuttera day, and
are finding ready sale at highest mar
ket price The company paid out
twelve hundred dollars (S1200) for
milk in April The company expect to
put in an extra separator and be pre-
pared to seperate 5000 quarts per day
and thus be able in a short while to pay
out 600 per month.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

Independence to enable him to break
loose from the party yoke and fight
the party nominees. But concerning
his case of individual independence
this article is to be mum except so far as
its lesson may require attention to the
fact that he worked against the party
nominees and within a few months
thereafter is appointed to high Demo
cratic position. Heretofore the rever-
ence with which some men have re-
garded the party organization has
almost amounted to superstition. This
has been the case with members of
both political parties. Men have been
taught and almost believed that they
ought to support the party nominee
even though be the devil incarnate.
The idea that no man who kicks against
the party can hope to obtain Office has
been industriOusly spread by the bOur-
bOns of all political organizations. The
result has been a servile obedience to
the dictates of self-appointed bosses
bent upon the perpetuatiOn of their
own power. Political parties are of
course necessary in all governments,
but it is not necessary that the party
nOhiihCSo DO etAM dJS DO oAppOA 1C0 ~
"ardless of their fitness or unftness
for position. If there were no inde-
pendent voting the same party would
forever be in power. Ifthere had been
no nugwumps there would have been
no president Cleveland. If men never
changed politics would always be cor
rupt. We admire democratic princi-
! pies, but we also admire the man who
can bolt the Democratic organization
in case it abandons Democratic princi-
plies. We eare glad that Governor Biggs
has struck a blow for the independent
voter and that he has given the lie to
the proposition that the man who bolts
the ticket digs his own political grave
If it is understood that the masses
possess the kicking qualities that Mr.
salisbury mas displayed, political par
ties will put better tickets in the field
Hereafter let no one say that kicking
is unhealthy.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
Two railroad Accidents.
LARGE LOSSES 70 pENNsYLvANIA,

Sunday morning at $40 O'Clock q
train of freight cars On the Delaware
road ran into Broad river at Laurel.
Engineer w. p. Kirk had charge OF
the engine, No. 81, and Conductor j.
D. Phillips had charge of the train.
Kirk did not see that the draw was
off until short distance, and although
he put on the brakes and reversed his
engine, it was to late. He and the
fireman escaped by jumping off, while
the engiue and tender and three cars
ran into the river. Four other cars
famed against the bridge and had to
be deranged and thrown overheard in
clearing the track. The track was
blocked eight hours by the accident.
The dIaw was opened about ten days
ago.
The Morning NeaUs correspondent
says The bridge tender segnaled for
the train to stop, but the signal was
disregarded and the engine followed
by seven cars dashed through the
draw into the river.
A wrecking train from Clayton, and
with the aid of guy ropes the cars
wich projected above the track were
pulled over so as to allow the draw
which was uninjured, to be turned on
ANOTHER ACCIDENT.
Two freight trains on the Philadel
pha, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road colidcd Monday morning nea
Charlcstown Station, ana eight or ter
cars loaded with dry goods and othc
merchandise were wrecked, and mucl
of their contents destroyed. Th,
loss is stated at 'many thousand dol
lars" William Strickland, engineer
was badly cut in the face and head. !
appears that one Of the trains was com
PEELED to stop by the heating of a box
and the other, which was following
ran into it.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

THE Democrat papers in discussing
the action Of Gov. Biggs in appointing
John F. Salisbury secretary Of state
have been in the main from factional
standpoints and Of course very diver
gent in views. The Dover Inder and
Smyrna Record were especially verysav-
age at the Governor and the appointee.
The SUSSEX Journal is astonishing in the
advanced position it takes. 1t does
not sound like the politician who has
been used to wear a collar around his
neck, OF if so, it shows a determination
to protest against the whole collar and
branding process. It is so refreshing,
50 thoroughly exaulted above the low
grade politician that we give it entire,
not for what it says in reference to this
particular case, but because there is
such spirit Of manly in dependence
in it. The editor says:
Governor Biggs has rendered a ser.
vice to his State and his party in the
appointment of John 4. Salisbury tc
the Seeretaryship Of State. Aside from
the fact that Mr.. Salisbury will make
an excellent officer there Is a lesson in
his appointment which is well wortl
the learning. Whatever NAV hav,
been the merits Of the late unpleasant
ness in Kent whether we call Mr.
Salisbury a s0re-head or a kicker
whether we commend or condemn hi
action in the late canvass. the fact re
mains that he stands for independence
in politics. However much he ma
have thought that ho and bis had bee
Wrongad BY the regular party convei
ii0n II required q certain amount I
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
New Steamer for Smyrna River

Having purchased from r. w. & E.
Lutte, of Mt. Holly, n. j., the new
steamer Ella, built in March, 1888, the
Philadelphia s. Smyrna Transportation
Company are having her equipped as a
Grst-class freight boat, with limited
passenger accommodations Special
care has been taken to give plenty Of
room between decks in freight house
for horses and stock. This boat is par
ticularly adapted for this trade and can
come and go on any tide. Her freight
house is very large and can accommo-
date all the fruit carried without put
ting any in the hold. The intention Of
building new iron boat had to be
abandoned for the present owing TO the
lack Of time to complete her without
rHshing the work. and involving con-
siderable outlay of money, more than
will be necessary if the work is done at
a season when ship building is not
pushed to the extent il now is. This
boat will run as per time table from
Smyrna Landing, leaving Rothwelps
Landing one-half hour later and Elem
ing's Landing u hours later. The fol-
lowing is the timetable for June:
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
New Laborers.

Two weeks ago % Italians came
down to cut brush on the Shorts Land
ing farm, and last Saturday % more
came. This brush is for use as the
foundation for stone pile to extend
down the river from Reedy Island, one
account says to Ship John Light. The
object is to change the current in the
river and prevent the formation of a
shoal that is now developing in the
ship channel. The contractor who is
cutting the brush says they will likely
be at work all the season. Our own
workmen were employed, but the re-
building of the BOmby Hook railroad
and the demand for farm labor took Sc
many of them away as to make it nee
| to procure Italians.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

WILMINGTON has just passed through
its annual political Spring eruption.
The trouble was over the receiving Of
taxes, the whole machinery, and espec-
tally collectors Dougherty and Mckee,
showing an exasperating dilatOriness
to the Republicans who besieged and
besought them for days to take their
places at the seat of custom and re-
ceive their taxes. Their disregard of
the law and their duties called for cen
snre not only from the best Democrats,
but such papers as the Ecery Ereniag
and the Dela,Uarean. They finally did
take their places on the two last days
of the allotted time for registration and
received about 200 taxes. The de-
crease shows a falling off this year
from last Of 445. The Daily Republi-
can says that atleast 1000 more Repub-
licans would have registered if they
had had ample opportunity to do SO.
The Eyery EUening Of Monday is con-
strained to make the following state
ment in reference to one of its parti-
zans:
"There was a large crowd in waiting
at the county tax Office Saturday after
noon, and when Collectors Dougherty
and Mckee arrived Levy Court Com
missioner Henry d. Hickman tried to
pursuade them not to 60 into the Office,
but to drive away with him and so pre-
vent the waiting Republicans from
qualifying for registration by paying
their taxes. They refused to do so
The collectors worked until $50 O'Clock
when they closed their desks, leaving
about 20 applicants for tax receipts uG.
supplied"
There was a large number who
would not go and stand in a line fot
hours, and hence from not being ablt
to register, have no vote at the city
election in June. The Morning Ner
is in cOngratulatOry mood that tn
collectors deigned to receive taxes evei
for two days, and thinks they will hav
an interesting election.
The vote of the city at the last Pres
idential election was a tri1e over s, COO
whereas the assessment CT the pas
winter was 1898 we quote fror
the Republican, against 1888 votin
population a year ago aAd regstra
ton list Of G,93S. The registration 4
finished on SATURDAY. va- 6543. Ther
IS an inter. .- lA. suIe
not only ia tAels political a.. It, br
in the loss to the treasury ia wa
of derelict taxes. Iu much oi is tn
individual voters are to blan = then
selves because they do not ill.,. ely a
tend to the personal duties prei .quisi
to an exercise Of the rights of franc5;s
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, May %, 1889

THE "TIBlEs" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
Rds-SUBscRIPTIoN-On year, strictly in ad-
vance, 81 so; if not paid in advance, $500. 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 firstinsertion; 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., 1889-05-22
Business Locals.

When you want Ice CREAM call at
STEVENsON's, Main Street, leave your
order and get the best. Wholesale
orders filed promptly.
Send your orders for Ice Cream to
Chas. G. Boehmler and get the worth
of your money.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at ]. B. Coopers. Loops and Fringes.
VIM. P. Smithers has to loan $4,000
in sums of 81 900 each; and also $2,50O
on mortgage on farm land.
Rupture cure guaranteed. Ease tonce. No Op-
GRAFTON or business delay. Thousands cured. For
circular, DR.. J. B. Mayer, 81 Arch St, Phila. At
Keystone Hotel, Reading, Pa. ID Sat Of each month
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna, go
to Geo. NJ. StevensOn's, Main Street.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at J. B.
CoOper's.
Ice Cream always on hand. Orders
filed promptly, from one quart up.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Get my prices
before ordering elsewhere.
CHAs. c. BoEHMLER.
A few Carpets and Mattings left at
J. B. COoper's will be sold at very low
| figures.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOper's.
Use Marvellous Cough syrup.
A sure cure for Coughs Whooping Cough, Bron
chial or throat affections Of any kind
States, Pencils, Pens, Ink, Tablets
Erasers. Blank Books, Crayon, and all
other School Stationery. and all the
School Books, at J. B. CoOper's Book
Store.
Devoe Brilliant Oil, the best and saf
est oil made, at J. 3. Cooper's.
Blank Books, ali Styles, Sizes anC
Qualities, at J. B. COoper's.
Granite and Porcelain Tea All,
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated. a
J. B. COOper's.
Order any Book you want, at J. i
Coopcr's.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

THE unusually warm and fair May
has hastened the annual exodus from
the city to the country. The depart
ures to Europe this Spring have been
unprecedentedly heavy and have in
cluded many of the leaders of society.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22
GRAIN.
UFFIJE OF
Ftih3!lpsa I Smyrna Transportation Company
May 22th, 1889.
FOR RENT.

A good Dwelling on South street. ad-
joining the residence Of Mrs. f. Hill, late
in the occupancy of Walter Lane Pos
session given Immediately; terms moder-
ate. JOHN H. BEWLEY, Atty,
May22m1 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1889-05-22

If you don't want a new
one let us polish your old
piano and make you think
it new. We make a spec
ialty of renting pianos.
We can sell you pianos as
low as Sl65. We don't
want to. Why? Because
a piano even fairly good
cannot be built at that
price.
At 5000 we can give you
a fairly good piano, at $3.50
a tip-top piano, $500 for a
irst-class piano, and from
that you can go as high as
you please. We do not
handle stencil pianos. If
we did we could take any
price you offered. A lot of
new organs, which v
bought because they were
cheap. we are selling at $50
to $50. Same as offered at
$50 elsewhere. Smith
American, Estey, Mason &
Hamlin and other second
hands at Sl5 to $40.
Several rare bargains in
pianos slightly used.