Smyrna times., 1889-01-23


IHE POTTER EsTATE.-At the meet
ing OF the State Medical Society at
DoVer last week, DIR. Dawson offered
cepted: W was az
Resolved, That the Legislature be re-
quesSed to distribute the proceeds of
the estate of Benjamin Potter, deceased.
among the sick poor of Kent county.
Benjamin Potter bequeathed ali of
MS real estate to the poor in Kent
county, but as the will did not specifv
whether it was intended for those in
Ihe almshouse or others, it has never
been distributed.
Inc following committee was appoin.
ted to encourage it's passage Dr. Daw-
son, Wilson, Bishop, Owens, Hirons.
Hargadine and Nathan Pratt.
Some fiend incarnate, without the
lear Rood or man before his ewes. had
the colossal impudence to hang a piece
OF Grape on Mayor Harrington's Office
door Tuesday morning when the news
OF Higgins election was received in
Wilmington. The emblem of mourn
ing was discovered by the Mayor on
coming down to his office in the morn
ing, and it rightfully excited his lust in
dignation to such degree that he Sc
rlously contemplated, the swearing out
OF warrent for the arrest of the un
known miscreant. But, on second
thought, he cOntented himself with
just plain swearing, without the war
rant, and ended up by offering Janitor
Sterling ten dollars for information
that would lead to the arrest and con-
viction of the culprit.-Sunday Star.
Says a Wilmington writer: Next
month our Levy Court will meet. and
among its first duties will be the ap-
polntment of tax collectors. For the
rural hundreds there will not much of
struggle, but for the two Wilmington
plums there is going to be the prettiest
nght ever seen in this city. Despite
their solemn protests and published
cards when Hickman's head was in
danger, the two worthless who have
enjoyed these fat perquisites for the
past SIX years-Dickey and Nearv-
nave the effrOntery to ask for another
term. The party is appalled, at
their cheek. These offices are worth
from $500 to $1,000 year apiece, and
the average Democrat thinks that a
sixteen years term in such a good
job is enough for any man. But, they
cry, see what we have done for the par
ty. See how we have defranchised the
Republicans, carried delinquent Demo-
Gratis and furnished tax receipts for all
bummers and FOUNDERS who could be
found to vote the Democratic ticket.
Well, what of it? is the response. Are
there not other men who can do as
much?"
SENATOR-ELECT HIGGINs.-A public
demonstration in honor ofSenato--elect
Anthony Higgins was held at Whining
ton Friday evening under the auspices
of the Young Mems Republican Club.
Proceeded by a baud, the procession
waited upon Mr.. Higgins at his homa.
where, after cheers of welcome. the
Senator elect addressed the throng in a
ten minutes speech.
Mr.. Higgins said thatit had been his
fortune to inherit what was earned in
full measure by some of the noble spir-
its who have passed away. The repub-
licans of Delaware have right to rejoice
that at last they control one house of
the Legislature and are to be represen-
ted in the United States Senate. He
trusted that it might be in his power to
do something for Delaware's great ship
ping and agricultural interests. He
hoped the brilliant example of Della
ware would be followed by Maryland,
Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri. Com
ing to local issues he trusted that this
session of the Legislature shall not pass
without calling constitutional conven-
ton, repeating the unjust features ot
| the assessment and collection laws, a
! dOpting a registration act and enaeting
lOcal-Option or high license legislation
| He held that Delaware is republican
by fair vote, and that with proper
election laws and a united party the
republicans may gain control of the
State two years hence, to hold it TWEEN
| ty-tve years to come. His remarks
were literally applauded.
After the speech he was escorted to
the club headquarters, where he held q
reception, at which prominent republi
cans, from the three counties were
! present.