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Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
The Course of Legislation.

A writer in a Wilmington paper in
discussing the meeting of the Legisla-
ture thus states the leading issues that
are likely to come before it:
Every measure of reform demanded
by the peOple-a call for constitu-
tional convention, the reform of our
methods of county government, the
repeal of our Infamous, disfranchising
assessment laws, registration law, a
wise and judicious amendment to the
liquor laval these should be
promptly passed and sent to the Sen
ate. If the Senate cOncurs, all right:
the Republican party cannot be de.
prived of its just share of the credit for
such benefcent legislation. And
should the Bourbon majority of the
Senate be foolish enough to set its face
against the reforms that are so clearly
demanded by the people, the Demo
cratic party would not be able to stand
up against the storm of popular indig-
nation that would sweep over this
State during the campaign of 1890.
1t IS great opportunity for the Re-
publican members of the House, and if
they measure up to their responsible
ties, as they doubtless will. the Repub-
llcan party will be strengthened bv the
coming legislative session, and placed
IN a commanding position for the next
State campaign.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
Senator Salisbury and the Appro.
Driaflons

We saw it stated recently that MANY
OF the efforts made to get appropria-
tiOns for Delaware had been thwarted
by Senator Salisbury. The facts are
against this statement. The people of
wilmington know that Charles B. Lore
was instrumental in getting us the an
preparation for the proposed post Office
building, and he was not opposed in
that work by Senator salisbury.
Again, Dover has a new post office.
An appropriation is under wav for a
similar building at Smyrna, for which
senator salisbury deserves the greater
share of the credit. Duck Creek has
an appropriation and so have several
other streams in the lower end of the
state. We have it moreover from the
mouth of several responsible gentle
men of Milford that the MisDillion
Creek could have had federal aid for
years, If the leading Democrats of that
town had been willing that this aid
should come through Senator Sauls-
bury. Appropriations for the Mispil-
lion were prevented at the instigation
OF leading and Office-holding Demo-
Gratis at Milford, because thev feared
that such appropriations would make
Mr.. Salisbury too popular in that mart
OF the state for their purposes. Well
informed men in the lower counties
know that Senator Salisbury over
came his scruples against internal
improvements" by his constantly grow
ing interest in the welfare of his state
and cOnstltuents.-EUe Journal.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
Secretary Bayard's Plans.

A. Wilmington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Press says: It is pretty
generally understood that Secretary
Bayard at the close of the present ad
ministratiOn will return to his home in
this city, Delaware Place" and take
up a permanent residence here. He
will doubtless Withdraw from active
political life, even so far as it pertains
TO local affairs. and will live in abso-
Lutte retirement. Tt is scarcely proba-
bic that he will engage in the practice
of the law again, but more likely that
he will possess himself of tract of
land close to his home and indulge his
tastes in fancy farming.
Contrary to the general opinion Mr.
Bayard Is a comparatively rich man.
lie is, at least in very comfortable cir
cumstances, being possessed of about
S3OO'OOO. This money or the greater
part OF it IS invested judiciously in Bal
umore real estate and pays Il handsome
revenue. From the late Senator Bay.
ara, father OF the secretary, the latter
inherited about $4,000 and through
MS wife the secretary has acquired
about three times that since. Some of
his investments have been exceedingly
profitable, and though while not con
sidered a mOney-getter he has probably
added 100000 to his fortune tbrouob
good investments. There is no thouGIt
hut that he will return to reside here
lie is deVOtedly attached to his home
here, which was the childhood habito.
ton OF Myra Clark Gaines. the world
famous claimant, cosy old mansion in
a splendid lawn of forest trees Mrs
Bayard's fondest wish was for her hus.
band to retire from public life to this
old homestead and pass his days.
The secretary has three sons. all Of
Whom are designed for the law. the
eldest, James A., is in Arizona as sec
retary OF the territory, and is STUDYING
law. Thomas F., the second son. i nj
Yale, and concludes his course in two
years In him to a great measure. do
the hopes of the family rest. He is
brilliant young fellow, over six feet in
height, broad and sialwart. q prrfr,t
duplicate of his father at the same aoe
Philip, a third son. is bright lad fuII
OF go, hard student and manly stall.
wart youngster for his years. The
Misses Bayard will all have been for
mally introduced into the best and
most exalted social circles of this conn
try by the close of their fathers official
career, and it is probable that thew
with him may make a trip abroad for a
year or two before coming to their
home.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02

THAT there is a growing sentiment
in favor of greater purity at our cleo
tions is attested by the following from
the Dover Iader
" We publish in another column a
communication from Mr.. Brothers,
urging the people to petition the ap-
preaching Legislature for a law that
will prevent or curtail the vice of brib-
cry at elections. This is a move in the
right direction, and we hope the people
will take hold of it in good earnest.
Unless the practice of buying votes at
the elections is broken up, the express
sion of public opinion through the
medium of the ballot box will soon be
practically ended. The right to vote is
one of the highest privileges of an
American citizen, and ought not to be
the subject of either barter or intimi-
datiOn. A bought vote, or one pro-
cured by threats, represents nothing
but the money of the purchaser or the
will of the bulldOzer. We believe the
Republic stands in no danger if the
methods of ascertaining the honest
sense of the people upon matters of a
public nature are kept free from such
vices"
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02

THE absorbing question in Delaware
politics, and but little less throughout
the nation, if we may judge by the in
terest and space given to it by the
great metropolitan papers, is that of
the election of United States Senator
to succeed Hon. Eli Salisbury. This
great interest arises because it is to be
a Republican, and thus make Delaware
to the incoming administration a bal
ance of power for sure party work.
There is therefore much hanging on it,
as the result will be the selection of a
person who will have it in his pow
er to be an important factor in both
State and National politics. 1t is
case that rises or should rise above the
petty difference that controls the Sc
lection of men for the ordinary Offices.
The question that rises above county
lines, railroad or granger influences, is
that first, of ability and secondly, in
tegrity. The nation is a great deal big
ger than our little State and in select
ing man for the U. S. Senate where
they are supposed to be the represen-
tative statesmen of their respective
States, Delaware should see to it, that
the traditional line shall not be broken
Of having one or both, the peer of those
Of the largest States. January 18th
inst, is the time fixed to make this
choice There is an unfortunate want
of unanimity in the selection of a
choice. There is a grave responsibility
resting on the Republican party: for
its future good it cannot afford to select
one who does not embody in himself
the representative principles of the
party at home and who will not rise with
his opportunities in the National Coun-
ell. With such a man, the minor OBJ
jections that might pertain to a Hun
dred or County Office would rub off in
contact with national representatives
and interests. The man to select is he,
who in the best interest Of all con-
cerned, will best represent his State.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
A Bad Adviser.

The Delaware Democrat of George
town, the organ of the Paynter faction
OF the Democratic party, which Aatters
itself that it escaped all contamination
or damage from the recent factional
struggles, cOmmends the State Senate
to a policy of inactiOn this winter so as
to make a record around which the
party may rally" We do not know
what influence the Democrat may have.
1t is well remembered that it was the
sole opponent of all the press in the
State to the movement for a constitu-
tiOnal convention. Its columns pub
lished the only arguments" against
such a movement, and it seemed to
have pride and to glory in it's thor
Oughly bourbon attitude. The fight it
made was partially successful.-Eren-
ing Journal.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
Business Local

Window Shades and Snrin.r.
at j. B. Cooper's. Loops ,ls and fixtures
GEO. NJ. STEVENSON ,,n, seS
sG sbortaIt It all orders for ice cream Ie[eiye af
VIM. P. Smithers has to Io.,.
IN sums OF 81 900 each; and Iu oItl 5000
on mortgage on farm land '9o $500
.-is5PT Kq5Pture cure guaranteed. Ea.o.,o.
etaI0n or business delay. Tbonss@E'o 'once. Noon
circular, DR.. J. B. Mayer. s3t XoG as cured Ft
ey''ohe HOTEL Reading, Pa. 2d Sat r9ia At
For the BEST Lemons in Sr..
~ "eo' NJ 0tevenson's, Market 81 ST. go
.r-. Use Marvellous Cough Syrun
ot,iai a. sure cure orCoughs WhooDin, c"l
'''"i VI 'nroaI affections Of any ki1d 'ugh' Bron.
COoper's. U'iery at J. r.
A few Carpets and Mattirc.
figures. 7oiu al very low
Pulpit and Family BibIes
CoOper's. -'i'ieS' at J. B.
States, Pencils, Pens. Ink r,
Errasers. Blank Books. CraI~,, a@,lets,
0ther School Stationery, ana ana ana all
School Books, at J. b. Coonn., "|" all the
Store. N'0Per Book
ast Deyoe eii 9el3d Brilliant Oil, the best and ..e
est oil made at J. b. Cooper, anu SAT-
oi,L. Blank Books, all Styles. Size. ..,
Qualities at J. B. Cooper's. N'' and
Granite ana Porcelain r.,
J. B. COoper's. 00'ia'ed' at
COoper's. "''' al j. p.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02

Ihe Independent publishes a viporors
arUcle from the pen of John M'DowelI
LeaVltt, ID. D., entitled "An Annsai 70
Episcopalians." DR.. Leavitt is q ciorl
gyman In the Episcopal Church vet q
S.lv'clAes ~ the Offices, the Homilies. ana
CONSTITUTION OF that Denomination in n
manly and scholarly way He pro
poses a crusade against the ritualistic
errors which have invaded the Church
on new line. He would 90 to the
root oil the Evil, and change the PRAYER
BOOK so as to make it conform to Scrin.
ture IN every particular. He wonid
eAVifpate the doctrine of infant reger-
Grafton because it is taught in tba
Otnce OF baptism but not i'm the RibIo
lie would abolish the priesthood he.
cause 1t IS a sacrifcial Office con6neJ
10 the old dispensatiOn and fulfilled io
Christ. He would overthrow the NJ
tlon That episcopacy is essential to tbo
Ohurch. DIR. Leavitt says 1--WE can
not end our struggles by the ola 60b+
0eOween digh-Church and Low Church
nlgh-Church appealed to the Offices
ana was sustained. Low. Church an
pealed to the Articles and was supto;pe
ed. But High Church pared the Grti
cles, and Low-Church twisted tba
Othces. Both uncandid. A reCorno
party is rising which proposes to beoin
at the root. We would measure PSI 5,n
DoOk oy scripture" The article has
produced profound sensation anon,
Sne episcopal clergy. DR.. Leavitt Is q
toro,ole eoI,,ole writer, logical thinker. and n
ieariess Christian, and proposes TO de-
iend the position he has taken. believ-
lng TINS the true and only ground on
s9 wnie9 the ritualistic party can be de-. |
,eSated, believing that the tendency of
lhe rltualistic party is TO deprive the
cnurch ! 1i,ch OF It's masculinity and make Il |
I Ihurch tit only for the efleminate
rieh and superstitious poor.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
TOT Ne SmBTno Times
Masquerade Party.

The young ladies of ThorOuphfare
Neck in order to avail themselves of
leap year gave the last partv of the
year TO the young men on last Thurs
day evening, the 9th inst, at the res.
idence of w. G. Deakyne, Jr. AS the
party was a masquerade, every
body was anxious to array them
selves as to avoid recognition. The
guests to the number of fifty or sixty.
began to assemble about seven O'Clock
Miss India Deakyne, the hostess. re-
celved them in such a manner that no
one doubted her cordial greeting and
hospitality. During the arrival of the
guests, which lasted about two hours
the house was cOnvulsed with merri-
ment and excitement. Some were dis
guised so completely that they de6ed
the detection and scrutiny of their
most intimate friends. Among the cos
tunes, we noticed those of preachers
doctors, phantOms, plantation negroes
nuns, quakeresses, sailors, butchers
etc. After three hours of solid fun the
merrymakers were invited to partake
OF a rich collation. prepared by the com
mlttee, Misses Laura Huggins, Ida
Deakyne, and Eta Benson. The
masks being removed, many surprises
followed. Supper over, the remain der
OF the evening was spent in pleasant
conversation, games, charades, etc.
1t was long after midnight when the
guests dispersed, and each one ex-
pressed heartfelt appreciation of the
Kindness Of the host and hostess and of
the pains and assiduous labors of the
committee Of the young ladies who did
so much to make everyone happv and
agreeable Thus the evening was
spent, pleasure to all, and It is to be
hoped that the occasion will soften tbe
cold and inert heart Of the bachelor
both old and young; also, to inspire
Them to tread the pleasant paths that
lead TO connubial felicity.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02

WE have had occasion to sneak re-
Gently Of several important features in
which Wilmington excel!s-its manu-
featuring and general commercial
thrift, its political corruption. its de-
moralizing clubs. its gambling dens.
&c.,-and now on the authority Of no
less a person than Johu Cullen BRYANT
whose field Of operation in dispensing
literature takes in the larger part Of
New England as we'll as Wilmington
we have the statement that our metrop-
oils IS " one of the best cities in the
Union for the sale of irst-class booksu
This is very gratifying counter-state-
ment to that affecting another and large
class Of society, that it was fast going
IN the direction Of the bad.
Here is the statement of Mr.. Bryant
as given in the Republican.
Mr.. Bryant for number Of vears
has been alternating back and forth
between this city aud the leading cities
OF massachusetts,, principally Boston
Springfield, Haverhill and Holvoke
lie has no hesitation in making II
known that he has much less tro1ble
IN selling standard works in Wilming-
ton than in any city in New England
that ne has ever visited.
There are many who. from the
Doasted superior intelligence of the
people Of New England, who would
consider this detrimental to the inteIli-
gence Of the people of Wilmington. the
la0ter being more easily persuaded h
guy books not knowing their merits
But not 50, says Mr. Bryant. the boot =
completely on the other leg. IL Is be-
cause Of the more general education
Wilmington. FSPio "a
There is no place in the country
n9ortn, south, east or west. saws M
Dfyant, where The people are better
educated than in Wilmington. Where
New England man hesitates and
looks al through a book to see what If
'Ne, wilmington man has heard Of
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02

PERHAPS the question of greatest
gravity to come before the Legislature,
which assembled in Dover yesterday.
is that of Constitutional Convention.
Not its desrability, for that has long
since been determined, but the actual
way to get at it. The vote taken last
year whether we should have a Con
ventiOn to revise our Constitution
showed that there was not only a ma
jority Of the voters in favor of the
measure but a practical unanimity of
the people therefor, but very few show
ing their dissent by voting against it,
Next Wednesday the vote of that cleo
tion will be opened and counted before
the Legislature. This will be pro
forma, the result being already known.
But it brings a test question of whether
the way is open to immediate proceed
ure, or still to be hedged about by con-
stitutiOual limitations. The prevalent
view it is believed, is that the people,
who are the supreme power, have suf-
ficiently spoken on this subject. This
was the view Of the Republican party
as spoken in their State Convention.
and the progressive element in the
Democratic party, such as is voiced by
the SUSSEX Journal and we believe by
the EUery EUeaing and Dover Tnder
take the same view. There is but one
paper in the State, so far as we know.
the Georgetown Democrat, that wants
the old constitution to remain in force.
and with it the feeling grows out of
extreme conservatism-a fear that any
change may break the hold of party.
There IS with others who acknowledge
a need of change in our organic law,
an actuating reverence for both the
spirit and letter of the old Constitution.
while admitting it was Intentionally
worded TO defeat future popular ex-
preston in favor of its amendment
Respect for law, though it may be old
and effete, is not to be gainsayed. and
these persons want in some way to con-
form to it while procuring at the same
time a mOdernized Constitution. OF
course the plan of such persons is to
have another election. One way. and
the most speedy suggested, is for the
Legislature to authorize another vote
on the Convention question, to be
taken long enough before that BODY
adjOurns, for them to act on the result
and authorize, by enactment, the call
ing OF Convention. It is more than
probable that the Legislature will be
divided on the two methods above in.
dIeated, but there is no question that
the people who feel that sovereignty
rests in themselves, think that theirs
when expressed in the proper voice. is
The authority Of potentiality.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
Ches1Coid, Del., Dec. 3OH 1888.
For the Smyrna Times.
Christmas Entertainment at Walkers.


The Sunday School at Walkers held
their Christmas entertainment New
Years Eve night, and although the
weather was very inclement. vet at an
early hour the scholars began to gath
er, many of them bringing their mar
ents with them. Bv seven O'clocl, tha
house was packed. standing room not
being attainable. The house was nicely
decorated with evergreen. the sides
being covered with suitable notices
while in front, suspended between two
large WreathS, stretched from side to
SIDE, were the words, i'm large red let
sers, Jesus the ROyal Branch y
large platform had been erected in
front, which held most of the scholars
especially those To take part in the en-
tertalnment, while in one corner stood
a large tree, beautifully decorated with
little trlnkets, candles &c. This was
all very beautiful, indeed, but TO the
younger scholars there was sometime
far more attractive and feminine
rms, upon having the privilege to ex-
anime later IN the evening proved to
De bags well filled with nuts, candy.
oranges, &c
Promptly at seven O'Clock. Stunt
Mattiford tapped his bell bringing his
audience to quiet. Brother Conway
being present led in a short PRAYER
after which the program, consisting Of
Determinations, Dialogues, Ouartetts
and Choruses, was taken up. This
proved very entertaining, the partici-
pants being the younger members of
the school, many ofthem deserving spe.
cial mention had I the space. Organ
lst r. Frank Williams assisted by Mr..
George Sylvester of Smyrna. with his
cornet filled the house with good mu-
sic. During the singing of the last
piece when the children We're natur-
ally looking forward to the good tine
coming, stripping the tree of its choice
fruit, 10, and behold, old Santa Clans
walked in and stayed until everything
was distributed among his children
The Supt. after wishing his school a
happy new year dismissed them bv
having them join in concert and sneak
the Lords Prayer. X
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
Loan Association Stock.
CAN IT BE ATTACHED FOR DEBT /,
THE QUESTION AT DOVER.

THE QUESTION AT DOVER.
"A case of particular interest to those
connected with building and loan asso-
Citations will be tried at the next term
OF the Kent county Superior Court. It
Will decide the question as to whether
under the law the shares of BUILDING
and loan associations are attachable for
debt. William A. Mills, who holds
shares In one of the Dover Building
and Loan Associations borrowed 81 900
IN the usual form, giving a mortgage
upon property which he had purchased
IN Kenton hundred. Afterwards Mills
gave a second mortgage on the prom
erty to Frank Temple, of Kenton. The
property was recently sold at sheriff
sale and bought by Mr.. Temple for
$1,000, subject of course to both mort
cages; but Mr.. Temple argued that as
the building association shares were
worth $3.50 and Millis's shares were ali
paid up to date, he could clear off the
associations claim for $3.50 and tbus
come out clear on his own MORTGAGE.
But when the association was offered
the $3.50 the treasurer, under advice of
counsel, refused to accept it, claiming
that it was entitled to the full 81 OO0
on the ground that Millis's shares in
the loan could not be attached that
they were held simply as collateral
security by the association.
Some years ago a case similar to this
come up and J. Alexander Fulton.
Esq, counsel for the loan association
secured the full amount claimed of the
loan but in another case, it is stated.
tried before the courts at Dover. the
loan was compelled to accept lust the
balance due on their mortgage. The
Revised Code exempts banks, saving
funds and loan association from attach
ments, but as it is held by some that as
" bank stock" is attachable, building
loan shares" are in the same cate
CORY.
The case is looked forward to with
considerable interest, as Dover stands
way up in building associations. 1t is
stated in this connection that out of
100000 which have passed through
loan associations in this community
not $400 have been lost.
In Wilmington shares of this kind
are never attached under the impress
sion that they are exempt.-Correspon-
dent EUening Journal.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
FOF me smyrna Tunes.
Fire at ChesWOld.

The startling cry of fire rent the
midnight quietness of this little VIII
lage on Friday night of last week. In
vestigatiOn showed it to be the lately
erected residence ofMr. Samuel Moore.
Mr.. Moore had moved only a day or
two previous and the house was not
yet occupied. That it was the work of
an incendiary is very evident. The
dwelling was completely destroyed, the
efforts of the citizens to check the con
hagratiOn being utterly futile. As it
happened, the wind was blowing
toward the railroad and away from
adjoining buildings, or else we should
most likely have to report a much
larger loss. Insured, though whether
the insurance will be paid or not, con-
sidering the circumstances is another
question. Who the guilty parties were
we cannot state, but we hope with
others that they may be apprehended
and punished to the full extent of the
law for their dastardly deed. Loss
about $500.
WILL.
ChesUOId, DeI., Dec. 3Oth 1888
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
Public Sales.

On Tuesday, January 8th.-StoclI,
Farming Implements, &c, by Alex.
Jarrrell, near Cbeswold. B. V. We'll
don, Auctioneer.
On Tuesday, January 15th.-Stock,
Farming Implements, &c, by James
Slaughter, near Woodland Beach.
On Thursday, January 17th.-Stocz,
Farming Implements, &C., by John
Haldeman, near Clayton. A Hayden,
AuctiOneer.
Smyrna times., 1889-01-02
A Cheap Paper Combination

The attention of our readers is called
to the Prospectus of the Weekly Press
In another column. The Press in its
news, agricultural matter and general
literary intelligence is one of the best
papers in the nation, and when il is
considered it and the SMYRNA TIvFs
can both be had for $500 cash in nd
vance, no one need look for a better
combination to get both the local and
general news at cheaper price than
these two papers afford. 1t is an on-
Portunity for those who do not take a
ualiy paper and yet want TO keen nm
win the current events, general and
local, should avail themselves Of