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Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

THE recent serious fires in Lynn,
Boston and other towns, have come as
plaques to the insurance men in their
destruction. The question is how
shall they secure protection. The
Philadelphia Press in discussing this
feature says:
The latest lesson to Boston was of
an unusually uncomfortable charac-
ter. That city believed that in the re-
built district, at least, it was practically
secure from a renewal Of the visitation
of 1872, and it had an unpleasant
awakening from its sense of safety
when it saw blocks of what were con-
sidered fre-prOof buildings melt in the
fierce heat of the Thanksgiving Day
fire. The city is naturally troubled as
to what preVentiOns it can trust now
when all those so far devised have
been shown to be inadequate.
1t is doubtful if the present method
of fighting fire can be carried to greater
perfection. The fiTe-engine, operated
by steam and directed by skilled en-
gineers has probably reached its limit
of usefulness. If the style of building
had remained where it was twenty
years ago the present fine equipment
of most large cities would, doubtless,
be found in thei main adequate. But
while the engine has remained on the
ground, and only a little has been
added to its capacity for forcing water
buildings have been mounting iutO
the air. New sources of danger have
also been added by the improvements
in methods of lighting and heating
which must be met by new methods.
The most practicable suggestion yet
made is for the establishment of per-
manent fireprOof water towers i'll the
closely built-up business neighborhoods
of cities, One such tower on each
block, we'll equipped with apparatu;
and with hose running to every build
ing in the block, could render more
effectual service than half a dOxer
engines on the ground. 1t was alsC
proposed some years ago in New York
to erect in the centre of each block in
the dry goods district of that city a res
ervOir containing as many thousand
gallons of water as possible and con
nected by hose with every building
This could be quickly brought intC
service wherever needed for the ex
tinguishing of fires anywhere on th'
block.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
WiImingtOn COmmeroial COLLEGE.

The exercises opened by singing a
selection, "A Legend on the Rhine. y
Professor II. s. Goldey, principal of
the college, made a brief and happy
address, full of sound advice, and was
received with much applause, The
Requiem" a solo was admirably sung
by n. ID. Cloward, and Miss Lillian
Jackson also sang a solo. Hon. Char
les B. Lore then made a brief address,
The quartette sang "HOme is the
World, Boys" Henry Q. Conrad, Esq,
on behalf Of the college, awarded
prizes. Presiding Elder w. L. S. MUIR
rey and Prof w. A. Reynolds were
called upon and made brief addresses.
After the literary entertainment was
over the former and present students
OF the college held a reunion in the
banqueting room.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
Death Of DR.. Cahoon.

DIR. G. Il. CahOon, one of Crumpton's
prominent physicians and her princi.
pal druggist died on Thursday of
typhoid pneumonia and was buried
at st. Peters Cemetery, Smyrna Sunday
afternoon.
He was the son of William Cahoon
who spent his early life in Smyrna,
painter in the carriage factory of John
M. Denning who afterwards moved to
Philadelphia. The deceased on grad.
uatingin medicine, went to Maryland
in 1880, the first two years in Chester
vile, changing then to Orumpton.
just about a year ago the deceased
was married to Miss Matte Glanding
Of Baltimore. They had scarcely got
settled in their pleasant home ere the
pale messenger separated them. He
was succeeding well, both in his prac-
tice and in business, and died posses.
ed of a valuable town property. Pro
fessionally, socially and in business, he
will be greatly missed,
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
NTCK-NACKS.

Just open. Two barrels offrl., dgare
nick-nacks just from the bakery in New
York. These goods are especially
suitable for the children as the nick.
nacks have the shape of hundred djf.
ferent animals. They are very cheap.
too.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
DEATHS.

MONRO.-On the 18Th inst. near RIaos,j-a
Alexander Monro in his SO year Inferred an
friday IN the Episcopal cemetery.
CANENDEk.-On the 2lst inst Robert Fletcher
lavender, son Of Thomas and Hope Cayender
aged years month, 10 days.
WRENCH. Near SMYRNA. Doo 10 C1o..,,...
inlant son OF William u. and Nollie b. Wrench
Aged months ~ " 'S'iOi
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
STAPLES.

There's 'ea for example. Do YOU
know what you are getting when Won
buy it ! l have some chests of choice
Gunpowoer, TINS year S crop, Drought
via the great Suez canal. Green. Black
and Mixed, 45c and 55c. YouIbe,
lucky if you can match it elsewhere at
Soc Fruit Puddine, Makes the incest.
quickest kind OF dessert You've
missed something if you have not tried
it.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
Business Locals
= . AAADN7F1 LIOOCIIos
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at J. B. COOpers. Loops and Fringes

Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at }. b. Coopers. Loops and Fringes
Rupture cure guaranteed. Ease atonee. Noon
GRAFTON or business delay. Thousands cured For
circular, DR.. J. 3. Mayer, 83I Arch ST. Phila Al
Keystone Hotel, Reading, Pa. % Sat. ofeach month
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna. 90
to Geo. NJ. Stevenson's. Main Street.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at J. B.
Cooper's.
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.
sHre cure for Coughs, WhoOping Cough BrOn-
chial or throat objections Of any kind
States, Pencils, Pens, Ink, Tablets
Erasers. Blank Books, Crayon, and all
other School Stationery, and all the
School Books, at J. 3. COoper's Book
Store.
Devoe Brilliant Oil, the best and SAT
est oil made, at J. B. Cooper's.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
]. B. COoper's.
Order any Book yo9 want, al. q.
COOper's.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
MARRIAGES

FRAZlER.-BAYLEZ- December D. at Peters.
burg, Kent county, Del. by Elder Ritten.
mouse Mr. William II. Frazer to Miss Ella BAY.
GRUWELL.-FRAEIER- Same dav nv tho sa,,o
MI; LeWellyn Gruwell to Mis-, Natalie, daugbt,I
oi Peter {. Frazier Esq, all of Petersburg, Del
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
Stockholders Meeting.

The FRUIT GROWERS NATIONAL BAyK.
SMYRNA. DEL, Dec 23d. 1889.
The Annual Election for Directors
Will be held in the banking house
On Tuesday, January I4th. 1890.
between the hours OF and 4 r. NJ.
dl0,N N. +. WILDS. Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

Knives and forks, tea and table
spoons, carvers, scissors, shears, pocke ct
cutlery, razors, children's sets. pistols,
guns. rifles, carpet sweepers, sad irons,
useful Christmas presents, all cheap for
cash at w. B. Collins hardware store.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

THE TIMES is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-O year, strictly in ad-
vance, Sl.5O; if not paid in advance, $500. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option off = Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS W. e inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line iol the frstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions ree-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., 1889-12-24
NEW ENGLAND BEANS.
HOMNY.
CANNED LIMA BEANS
CANNED SUGAR CORN

Two new brands Of coffee we can
most confidently recommend Crown
Prince and Keystone Rio. = and 28c.
Old Government Java-35 cts.
Many coffee inferior to these is sold
at 50 to $50.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting Of the stock.
holders in the Philadelphia and Smvrna
transportation Co. will be held Mt the 3lfice
OF SAID company in the town of SMYRNA.
Oh AueSOay, january 2Ist. 1890.
AT o clock, 2. NJ.
A. E. JARDINE. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
BASKETS.
LAMPS

Fairy Lamps, Baby Mckee I.amn.
have some lamps that have improrn.
ments over anything Of the kind ever
sold in Smyrna before. Some vcrv
nice ones for Christmas gifts.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
CANDY

Pure fresh candy, and fresh stock
aimo-t every day.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

Have you arranged your INSURANCE
for 1880? If not, 20 TO J. b. Miniin for
the lowest rates against Ere, lightning
and tornado.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

Beefsteak Ketchup- A brand tha,
cannot be excelled. Ifyoa are a con-
noissOur Of good article try it.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
VASES

A choice lot of vases, bought a. a
great bargain and will be sold at almost.
unh'ad of-prioes, They're going fast =:
1t you want one you had better come
soon.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
MEGEAR'S
MENU
For the RoIiday8.
CANNED VEGETABLE

N@AAs AZ I'll VGGEIAbLE.
Green Corn-Snow Flake.
Green Corn-Paris
Green COrn-Bnkers.
French Peas-Petit Pois Eugene Du-
rack"
Morrowtat Peas-McGaw Bros
Iomatoes-Hotfecker Bros
CANNED MEATS AND FISH.
Lunch TOngue-Armour S Co.
Lunch Ham-ArmOur IL Co
GRABS deyiled. with shells. very fine.
9almon-Saw Log Brand.
french Lobster--Chebuck Brand.
Sardines in Oil, imported
Sardines, Is and is, Domestic.
COFFEE.
Mocha-The Best.
Laguyra-Rich Flavor.
RiO-GOlden.
RiO-Prime.
Megears Ola Blend at 80 cents tho
best drink in the world.
Bakers Cocoa and Chocolate.
HOLIDAY SPECIALTIEs.
Florida Oranges.
CALIFORNIA and Malaga Raisins, in I
Croft & Aliens Candies, just made.
Fresh Nuts, all kinds.
Bricks Celebrated Nonnoriel Nina
Mine, just made. p''' ~ ~ ''''
Plum Pudding-R Il r.
French Potato Chips.
imported and Domestic Cheese.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
CHRISTMAS GOoD2

l have an entirely new stock Of
Christmas goods, bought to sell, marked ID
low, and must be sold this season a.I
shall not care to carry them over.
BASKETS.
Plain and fancy baskets Lunch
Baskets, Market Baskets. CIe,ba.
Baskets Work Baskets, all at about ,
third less than they are sold for ei..
where.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

Every property owner should exam
inc thoroughly their policies and cost
Of finsuring for 1890 The Valued Policy
Law has 10 many companies caused an
increase IN rates. J. B. Mifilin insures
at the same rates and can give YOU
insurance In any form. Call at office.
Commerce st., Smyrna. Del, or write
It is the scissOrs-grinder who likes TO
see things dull.
Crank B. Gowen had a marvellous
nemory. after reading long poem
through twice he could repeat witbont
the text, word for word. ''01'
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
CANNED STOCK VERY LARGE.

The whole stock is constantly chang,
ing and therefor constantly fresh. Our
increasing sales are sufficient testimony
that we give 100 cents worth for a
dolla~ every time Quite rushdmirg
Christmas week but we can accommo-
date the rush.
I. B. VICKERS,
The Leading Grocer.
Cooper Building Main Street
smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Inc regular annual meeting of the Stock.
holders IN the Peninsular Bone Fertilizer
20. Will be held at the office of the com
Gany, ~, IN the town Of Smyrna, Del,
"" Asoay' January I4th, 1890,
d243t DAVID STEFivVApT @.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

Side Bracket and Extension Lamps.
at J. B. CoOper's.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24
II Horses. Mules & Colt
a5g2 % Head Of Fine NiIcb Cows

NYY@H These Cows arc all good Dairy
7-1-,--~ - Cows, Durham stock Three Grade
holSteln Calves, from two 20 six months Old i'm
hne condition; Two Grade HoStein Bull Calves
months 9!d: One year Cd Holstein Bull. Ten
Head of Eve Sheen Five Head Of Uoge M
Brood Sow and Six Pigs
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24

we offer the above suggestion f,r
and dinner '"
Smyrna times., 1889-12-24


Mr.. Spruanoe started Off by quoting
number OF authorities to show that
John Wesley Hawkins, the petitioner
in the case had a status before the
court.
Referring to the petition Mr. Spru-
ance said the allegations were not de-
MED, and am willing to stand bv the
admitted facts. Let us see what thev
are. The collector admits that these
15O applicants to pay taxes were duly
assessed.
He then goes on to give the details
Of his office From May to October he
says he sat and these men did not call
to pay taxes, but from October on the
scene changed. He says he could NOT
wait upon all who came. He was
busy in his correspondence and he was
sick about three weeks. He does not
deny that taxpayers in large numbers
came to pay taxes. He does not denv
that he left his Office at IL O'Clock.
He says they did seek to nav their
taxes. He says these $50 and more
men came in a tumuIutous manner
under the lead of selfish and design'
ing men, demanding the right TO nav
This man, Dougherty, admits that
these men and others beset his office
Mr.. Gray objected and said that the
answer did not show that these 15O
men were there.
Mr. Spruance read the answer of
Dougherty and showed that thew were
there and the Chief Justice said that
was the proper construction of the
language.
Mr.. Spruance, tumultous were thew .
They had right to be tumultous and
Dougherty may thank God that thew
not hurl him from his seat and teor
MIN limb from limb. am not in favor
OF mob violence but ! must admire tba
foTbearance Of our outraged people
Picture the crowd of taxpayers wait.
ing to pay their taxes. They stond
there without o murmur, with dime
pals hanging to their arms. A man
comes up to pay property tax and the
crowd is forced to wait until the nron1
erty man is accommodated ArpttPp.
anu ah9ther property taxpayer comes
~, anu tney are accommodated and
lhe crowd told to wait. Is it anv
wonder that this man and that man
comes up and says here is NV money
ana demand my receiptP lie disre.
saIu91 the rights of these men, This
man nan Doughherty opens and shuts the
ooor on who he pleases,
ton. Nso MUS
II thls man holds the key on whom
ne Pleases, what are we doing before
TINS hour. This is not defamation. n
is solid truth. -
'Mrs s5prgance then proceeded to sd eIi
cuss the power of attorney. III salar
my son with a1Sorder TO tha. ba o ia 70
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-19
THE "cHIppY" YOUNG DRUMMER

To us old-timers on the road nothing
is so amusing as the "chippy" drum
mer. We can always tell him at sight.
lie may look as fly as thoroughbred,
but his baggage gives him away. He
comes on his first trip with trunk
full of clothing, and when he gets on
a car he is loaded down worse than an
old maid who is going sixty miles.
lie is sure to have two valises and a
satchel with a strap hanging from his
shoulder. A hat box. two canes Zone
for every day wear. and one for Sun
day., an umbrella, three railway
guides, half dozen Rand & McNally's
state maps, a silk travelling cap, new
novel, a pair Of slippers, a rubber coat,
amohair buster flask and pipe,
are few Of the things he surrounds
himself with. We know him because
he kicks at everything. The road is
rough or crooked, or the time is slow.
lie notifies the conductor Of the Pull
man before he leaves Of his intention
to report him. He discourses for u
hour on the extortion Of the baggage
master.
When he gets off at a station he re-
fuses to pay 80 cents to the omnibus
man and walks to the hotel, and swears
later when required to pay drayman
Is cents for hauling his baggage from
he depot. He asks for the best room
in the hotel and does not get it. Meet
that same fellow four years later, and
he has dropped all his valises except
one small one, and no longer travels
with canes, umbrellas, slippers, railway
guides, maps, rubber coat and all that.
One side Of his valsie will contain his
samples, and all the clothing he will
need for two months trip is on the
other side He carries two suits Of
Undertaking, two white shirts and q
change Of socks. When the train is
side-tracked, while the road is being
cleared Of u freight wreck, he takes Z
nap When he goes into hotel the
clerk recognizes him as one of the
boys, and gives him the best the
house affords; and then he takes q
hand in having fun with "chippies''
himself Chicago Drummer in Globe
Democrat.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-19
JEWISH STATISTICS.

Scotland reckons only 1900 Jews; Ireland.
only 1000.
In France there arc 10000 Jews, Of whom
10000 are In Paris
In the British colonies there arc something
less than 1000 Jews
The total number Of Jews throughout the
world Is between 100000 and 100000
Jews arc found in large numbers along the
northern coasts of Africa, as well a. In Abys
sinin
In America there are 100000 Jews, and
Jews ore dwelling In Mexico, and In almost
every state of South America
There are supposed to be from 10000 tc
10000 Jews In Persia. 10000 to $4,000 In the
khanates, and o like number In India
About 20, 900 Jews were transferred upon
the annexation Of the provinces Of tho Ger.
man empire, among whose 100000 Of In
hAbitants COO 00O belong to this remarkable
rece. fftNr
In tho United Kingdom there are about
100000 Jews, Of whom seven-tenths ars N
London. tho great part Of the remainder I've
ing in Manchester. Liverpool, Leeds and Dir
minghani.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-19
The LATEST IN JEWELS.

Small silver kcttle drums are q recent ad-
dition to baby rattlcs
A tendency Is again being shown toward
the gold ball ear ring.
An original conception In brooches II fac
sinile " gold Of a tumble down fence.
Miniature crutch sticks of gold, with
frosted handles, are a late fad In shawlpins
A stockinged limb followed out, and OF
oxidixed silver, Is q new whim in match safcA
One Of tho latest fads with the ladies Is to
suspend from the ear a skeleton gold initial
Two horizontal bands set with rubies and
diamonds are neat setting for lady's ring.
The twisted bark Of tree, duplicated in
oxidized silver, Is quite q conspicuous match.
box.
A bronze pugilstic figure, illustrating the
noble art Of self defense, isa formidable look.
ing paper weight
Links of rich, fllmy gold woven into delicate
threads are what they arc making up now as
misses necklaces
Decidedly odd Is bronze key that holds a
Thermometer In its handle and Is mounted on
blue plush colored shield.
Smokers are adopting cigarette holders
with long narrow stem and bowl Of oxidixed
silver and amber mouthpicce.
Extremely unique arc cuff bottoms In the
form Of Japanese dolls In miniature. trimmed
with border Of small brillianta
paper cutter that Is being kindly taken
to issan Indian dagger Of polished silver,
incased In q sheath of the same metal.
Already brooches arc appearing with the
figures 1880" worked IN several curious
devices and intended for New Years gifts
Gold chased thimbles are In the market,
around whose rims are depicted pretty
enameled daisies Of inflnitesirnal proportions
Just turned out Of tho factory Il laco pin
Of oxidized silver made to represent crab
bling net, and holding In Its meshes tiny
crab.
A lace pin that IL much admired IL but.
ter6y formed Of q delicate network Of silver
wire, with ruby In tho center Of each wing.
Jewellers Review.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-19

A local physician says the prevalence
here Of coughs, hoarscness and phlegm
expectorntion Is not produced from TAX
ing cold, but from inhaling fine par.
ticles Of quartz dust, with which the air
has been filled Cor several months. These
particles arc carried into the lungs and
throat and cause irritation, and tho ne
auent coughing b the Intellectual effort
Of nature to rid the system OF tho foreign
PARTICLES. The phyaician further stated
that constant inhaling OF this fine quartz
dust will produce symptoms almost iden-
teal with and more speedily fatal than
hereditary consumption. He cited the
well known fact that the fatality among
miners employed in the Crown Point and
Belcher Is due to the upper levels OF
these mines being constantly flied with
quartz dust. which has played havoc
with the young men employed there dur
ing the past five years The doctor re-.
fcrred to christened the disease quartz
dust consumption" and says the only
remedy for It Is to einigrpto TO moister
climates like Oregon or Washington ter,
titory or locate con sands TINT are salt
from the kiss of the sea. " The prevent
i've is to keep tho streets thoroughly wet
down and to cease ballasting them Will
quartz --virgiria lNev.> Chronicle
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-19
OUR THINKERS.

Tho average human brain weighs forty
nine or fifty ounces In the male and about
forty-Gve ounces In tho female
n the weight Of the brain were an infalli
bio gauge Of intellect tho average woman
would, 50 to speak, have five ounces IeH In
tellect than tho average man.
CuvIer's brain weighed dxty-iour ounces
but Gambetta's brain weighed lss than thu
average womans brain, which 4 peculiar he
cause Of his great Enthusiastically.
Great brain weight y not always asso
ciated with intellectual vigor. q q shown by
the fact that IN IDIOT = known 10 have had q
brain Of over axty ounces IN weight
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-19
PERSONAL GOSSIP.


The Bantam Of Berlin forbids his servanh
n wear mustachea
The Bulgarian legislature has pardoned
MAI PopoH. Popoff may yot make some
noise In the world.
Mr.. Gladstone says DO can quote from
memory any page Of Homer Of which the
6rst line Is given him
The car has commanded Anton Rubinstein
to compose an oratorio on the subject Of his
recent railroad accideut
Tho sultan never uses plate, but takes his
food usually with spoon or his fingers di.
rectly from the little kettles In which IL 4
cooked. . f
Bonapartists charge NJ. Carnot with the
"evil eye.n lts baleful glance, they say,
browns sailors, makes rivers overflow and
burns housea
Col Higginson says that most Of tho prcju.
dice against college bred men which ho has
encountered In political life has proceeded
from other college bred men. tt
Charles Sheriff. champion runner Of Yale,
class OF 80, who Il seriously III ct biz homo In
Washington, will probably regain his health
but be win never be ablo to run again.
Mr. Huggin, an English astronomer, has
received the Jansen gold medal from the
French Academy Of Science. It Il evident
that Huggin embraced his opportunity.
Tho Christmas present OF tho young king Of
Spain was mali pony, the harness for which
il kept In tho Spanish national colors A tiny
dog cart painted pure white completed this
present
The slot device for engnaring pennies, nick
els, quarters and dimes originated In England,
and was imported to this country by Erastus
Wiman, who, It Is said. owns the American
rights to the invention
Philip Frank Thomas, Of Maryland, and
Fl. NJ. Watterson, father Of the editor Of The
Louisville Courier-Journal, arc the only two
now alive Of the 24l members Of the house
and ffty-two senator's who composed tho con
gress Of lSS0.
Mr. Gilbert, of Gilbert and Sullivan, Whose
"Brantinghamo Hall" was 20 severely criti.
ciscd, has written to Clement Scott, the critic
Of The London Daily Telegraph, to say that
rather than submit to tho latter's ''insolent
gibes," he viii write no more plays
The poorest rich people in America are the
heirs Of Commodore N. w. Kittson. They
have s5,O00, 900 I'm sight as theirs, but the
trustees Of the estate REFUSE to pay them q
dollar except to settle their monthly bills,
because the estate Is made tho defendant In
suit for $1,000, 600
George Elliott, Of Baltimore, il probably
the Oldest aeronaut In tho world He began
ballooning in 1884 and has made 1917 accents
In all, In only one Of which he was seriously
injured His thigh was broken OH this occa-
sion, and he ceased his aerial flights Now be
is 81 years old and practices shoemaking