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Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
I. O. 0. F.

The members of the Morning Star
Lodge, No. 6, |. o. .. F., to the num-
ber of 55 had an interesting day of it
Sunday, the occasion being sermon
preached for their special benefit bv
the pastor of the NJ. +. Church, Rev.
w. W. w. Wilson. The front seats
had been reserved for them and prompt
ly a few minutes before the time of
service they filed in and were conduct
ed to seats assigned them, the regular
stters of the front pews very cheerfully
falling to the rear, the auditorium be-
ing thus we'll filled, and a number in
the gallery
A noticeable feature in cOmmemOra-
tiOn Of the occasion was the looping
across the desk just below the bible
rest, OF three links, representing Friend
ship Love and Truth made of Chrys-
anthemums, the inner link of yellow,
the outer Of pink. 1t was a pretty de-
vice well executed.
Rev. DIR. Robinson made the opening
prayer, the Rev. Mr.. Wilson followed
in due course with the sermon, taking
his text from lst Corinthians, 1913
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity,
these three but the greatest of these
is charity" The sermon which Occu-
pied nearly an hour in its delivery
elected more than usual interest from
the beginning to the end by both the
visitors and the audience, and received
concentrations from all sides from the
thought and care manifested in its
preparation. 1t was besides delivered
suFtf h., /. -, 4 Il
giving it the proper turns to make il
applicable to the Order, and the seed
thoughts thus sOwn, if falling into gooC
and fertile soil could not but result in an
impress for good.
The text was amplilied with especia
emphasis on Charity-LOVe-dr
largely on the context to enforce anC
make plain the lesson which the great
/ Apostle meant TO impress on man in hi
| duty TO his fellow man. lie maintained
| that to be a good Odd Fellow, viz: tt
/ live fully up to the principles of the
order, was life nothing short of that
of Christian, but that that or no 9th
er similar society could be substituted
for profession of the Christian faith
The speaker touched on many points
ending with complimentary reference!
to what bad been done in the past anC
commendatiOns for the work that liei
before them in the future.
A few figures will show the beneii.
cial results through Morning Stal
Lodge from Nov 1st 1889 to Nov. Is
1890 the number of brother Odd Eel
lows relieved during the year, II. The
amount of money paid out for sick ben
efits, 1929 The amount paid in fu-
neral benefits, $4,000 Amount ex
pended In charities $40
In addition to the members from
the from the town and vicinity
they were joined by the following from
a distance: Thomas Mallalieu, Mil
lingtOn A. l.. Quillen, Townsend
Frederick Knotts, Middletown G.. f
Hoffman, Leipsic II. S. Woodkeepe
Taylor's Bridge George a. Deakyne
| KentOn.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
We've Heard

That the oystershells have improved
our streets cOnsiderably-That the pro-
prietOr of the late Smyrna Record has
sold his Campbell press-That Smyrna
needs some new enterprise for the
laboring class of people-That George
Sylvester was in Wilmington this week
That Gilbert b. Taylor was confined
to his home the former part of this
week with a strained back-That some
of our colOred population had some
very bad behavior ON one of our Main
streets on Saturday night-That Misses
Mary Ransom and Elva Jester spent
several days with the family of John
Bishop, near CheswOld, this week -
That our new jeweler, E. o. Waller, is
very busy at present-That James
Nanwinkle will move his family to
Chester next week-That there are
about twenty houses Torrent here--That
| our policeman bad 4 very narrow es-
cape OF his life on Sunday evening
That one of our sporty boys visits New
street in Dover pretty often, but we do
not know what the attraction is-That
| Jacob Leinberger, Sr.. is improving
! from fall he received some weeks ago
That quite number of young men
are leaving on account of having moth.
ing to DO here-That there have been
several shade trees cut down on Pearl
street-That there are one or two oi
our streets need looking after by the
Street Committee-Th Charles T
Jordan has accepted a position as sales
man with George w. Tilghman at the
Enterprise Works-That there will be
a Big Day" at Woodland Beach on
Thursday, November 9th. U.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Political Gossip.

The following paragraphs of pOliti-
cal prophecies and prophets are culled
from our exchanges
The slate of the incoming State al
ministratiOn is full, and the names of
some of the prize winners mentioned
are as follows David T. Marvel, esq,
of Georgetown, Secretary of State.
He will remove to Dover to be ready
for a higher step up the ladder in the
near future when vacancy occurs
Marvel is a prOtege Of ex-Secretary
Bayard, who is the power behind the
throne with the new administration.
Lewis G. Vandegrift, of Wilmington,
will be Attorney. General. Ex-GOver-
nor Charles c. Stockley will be Regis
ter of Wills for Sussex County, and
Edward Houston Clerk of the Peace.
The eleventh hour men, says the Sen
hneL, will be compelled to stand on the
curb-stone and see the procession
pass by.
Robert w. Reynolds, George Har.
ringtOn, Nicholas r. johnson and nu-
merOus others are candidates for State
Treasurer. Mr.. Johnson is thought to
have the inside track with the mem
bers. The Office pays an annual salary
Of 81 500.
The Sussex county slate is said to be
ex-senator Edward Houston, brother
of ex-State Treasurer S. Mitch Hous-
ton, to be clerk of the peace and ex-
Governor Charles G. StOckley, register
of wills.
The first county Office to be vacant
in Kent county will be the prOthOnO-
tary's Office now filed by Uncle Joe
Burohenal. Il is said that Peter K.
Meredith, an old neighbor of Mr.. Rey-
nOlds, will be the next prOthonotary,
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

PRESIDENT Polk, of the Farmers
National Alliance says there were
thirty Representative elected to Con-
gress directly through the efforts of
this order. and that there are probably
a dozen more who are pledged to as
sist the aims and purposes of the or
ganizatiOn. 1t would appear, then,
that about One-fOurth of the Demo-
cratic membership of the next House
will be made up of Representatives of
of the Alliance OF kindred associations
of farmers. 1t is true that these rep
resentatives will not be numerous
enough to hold the balance of power,
but they are sufficiently formidable for
mischief in the Democratic ranks. This
feature of the elections of 1890, is in
most respects "a repetition of the farm
ers' movement in the elections of 1874.
Sixteen years ago the Grangers who
were then in politics as the Farmers
Alliance is now, joined hands with the
Democratic party in opposing specie
resumption, in advocating an initiation
of the currency, and a variety of other
plans more or less visionary for the re-
lief of the farmer, but which from the
wildness of their measures, as with the
sub-treasury scheme, now advocated
by the Alliance, brought about strong
reaction in the next two years. The
principles on which these men were
elected to Congress are in substance,
rs follows:
(1.) The immediate abolition of ma
tional banks.
(2l Absolutely free and unlimited
coinage of silver
49, The imitation of the paper cur
rency of the national government.
"A The creation of a sub-treasury
system by the government, by which
money shall be advanced to the farm,
ers, the government accepting mort.
cages on their lands or on their crops
rs security for the loans.
Whether the conservative forces in
in the Democratic party will be able tC
resist this powerful element in the
party, embOldened with its success in
the South and West, or whether it will
temp0rize with it, as the party did af-
ter the elections of 1874, will be one o.
the most interesting problems of thu
near future.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

NOTHING of a sanitary or Medical
character has recently caused as much
discussion in the newspapers as Prof.
Koch's cure for Consumption, and no
wonder, for no other disease has So
many fatal results. A summary of
the Professors contribution on the
subject to the German Medical U..4 .
has been published. Professor hueu
does not yet disclose the secret Of H.,
curative lymph, and he il " sviy COZ
servative of his statements as TO is
effects. With equal wisdom h. opp
ses its indiscriminate use. lie prtf.Is
that the treatment of patients shoul /
only take place in institutions where
proper observations can be maintained.
The necessity Of early treatment is en-
phasized in advanced cases of tuber-
eulosis nothing more than temporary
improvement can be hoped for. Pro-
fessOr KOck displays the true scientific
spirit; be claims nothing that he does
not feel certain of. There can be little
doubt that he has made a discovery oil
the FIRST importance.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

NEWS the past week of the embar-
rassment of the great London banking
house of Barring Bros. & Co., and of
their assistance by Eank of England
syndicate, absorbed geneneral atten-
ton. The liabilities are stated at $1O5,-
100000, and the assets at present de-
preciaLed values $190,OOO,OOO. The
relief syndicate have subscribed S5O.-
100000. Wall street became panicky
Saturday over the Barring announce
ment, and stocks sold off sharply, but
there was a rally and better feeling
at the close. South American invest.
ments OccasiOned the Barring troubles,
which have been the shadow over Lon
don and Wall Street for weeks. In
our cities the London news produced a
profound sensation.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

SHERIFF COLE is confronted by a
duty early in his term (which most
men elected to the Office of Sheriff wish
to avoid of a double execution at
Dover of two men for murder, Young
and Proctor. This will be the first
double execution in the State since
Samuel Chambers and George Collins,
both negroes, were hanged at New
Castle September q, 1877, for rape.
On February, 4, 1870, John Jones and
Lewis Capenter, both negroes, were
hanged at New Castle for rape, and on
July 81, 1851, Empson Bayard and Jas.
Anderson, then known as free negroes,
were hanged at New Castle for the
murder of white man aged 75 years.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

The panic in stocks that caused such
hutter last week among the brokers
of New York and the other large cities
carrying several of them down includ.
ing bank or two, calls to mind for
mer panics, the greatest of which was
seventeen years ago. By the way, it is
stated that the last claim against the
estate of Jay Cooke & Co., tue bankers
and hackers of the Northern Pacific
railroad, who failed in 1873, has Just
been settled. This firm was supposed
to be one of the strongest in the coun-
try at the time, and when the crash
came it was the first brick that toppled
down the row. 1t unsettled values for
months, and firms thought to be strong
enough to stand any financial storm
went to the wall. It was years before
the country recovered confidence
Merchants could not collect outstaud.
ang bills, and many were compelled IN
go out of business and work at their
former trades or go to peddlinO
as means Of livelihood. Some re.
gained financial footing, Others died
poor.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

IF there is anything in the pledges
made beforehand, the next Legislature
will be prolific of important reforms.
The Democrats in their state platform
promised us Constitutional Conven-
ton, stated mOdestly it is true in three
or four lines, but set forth explicitly
and decisively in the County platforms.
AS the organic instrument it should
embrace all the lawful improvements
of our advanced civilization, but be-
fore this can be attained possibly we
have promised a reform in the method
of ballOting. and as necessary cOntin-
gency of this a registry law to keep out
aliens, delinquents, &c. The position
that New Castle county is in, will aid
largely in maturing these reform meas
urpS
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

Ex-SECRETARY Bayard has at last
discovered that the elections in Will
mington are not pure, but there has
been a shameless pollution of the bal
lot box &c, set forth in his letter to
the committee of the Dover celebra-
tion. The things he discants upon and
much more have been complained OF
for years bitterly in that city, and it is a
hopeful sign, though a number of years
have passed, to see our vigorous ex-
Senator step forward in the interest
of pure and untrammeled ballot.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

Political candidates in New York
are compelled to make sworn state
ments of their campaign expenses. One
admits spending twelve dollars for the
irrigation of his arid constituency"
A Conservative of course. Another ack-
nowledged to putting out fifty cents.
If these statements are true, Office
seeking is not so costly in New York
as it is in Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THE second day of the National
Woman's Christian Temperate Union
Convention at Atlanta, Ca, was at
tended Saturday by delegates from
every State and Territory and from
Canada, Manitoba and Mexico. Miss
Francis E. Willard presided, and en-
couraging reports from the various su-
perintendents were read. The report
of the Worlds w. c. T. u, was espec-
tally interesting, and showed wonder
full increase in the work of the union
all over the world.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

KENT COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY
The annual meeting of the Kent coun-
" Bible Society was held Yesterday at
Milford, Rev J. F. Stonecipher, Presl
dent, Il. Nj. Cooper, Secretary. The
attendance was not large, but the re-
ports of the treasurer, John r. Jakes,
and a. Cowgirl, of the Bible Depository
showed the past year one of larger
receipts than usual. President Stone
cipher read his report and various
points were discussed by Rev. Dr..
Motlitt, Agt of the American Bible So
ciety, Geo. NJ Jones, Rev. X. Watt,
and others. The amount reported on
hand by the Treasurer, was $685.. 5.56,
$3.50 Of which was donated to the Par
ent Society. r. NJ. Cooper, Robt. d.
Hotiecker and w. T. Vaules were cleo
ted Life Members of the American
Bible Society. The next meeting v i'll
be held in Wyoming. A public meet
ing was held at night, to be addressed
by Dr. Mofiit and Revs, Runstein and
| Watt.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Kent County Court. Murder Cases
Last Week.

Jessie Proctor and Frederick Young.
were Saturday sentenced in Kent
county court to be hanged on February
18th, for the murder of Stephen Lind
say, an old cOlOred man, committed in
the lower part of this county on Aug.
28th last.
The Jury was composed of r. w.
Davis, Jas. w Frazier, Thos +. Fra
zer, +. Wix, c. w. Fisher, 5. n. Low
ber, John F. Startling, John Numbers,
w. S. Hardcastle, Alex. B. Draper.
Geo. G. Mason and w. f. Ross. They
were out about thEee quarters of an
hour, and returned with verdict of
murder in the first degree
This is the only case of any one being
convicted for murder in the first de-
gree since 1871. At that time. Ed.
Darnell Young, near relative of Fred
Young, the present prisoner, was con
victed of killing peddler within Il
mile of where the old manLindsay was
murdered, and hanged. Young is "A
lad who has been thrown into bad
company all his life.
Thomas Bedwell was convicted of
attempting to murder Caleb Ford. near
Ildl llCyt III JulN 1dSl DtNWtll ldu
betrayed Ford's niece, and fearing the
vengeance of the latter attempted to
murder him. He was sentenced to
five years imprisonment, $500 fine and
to stand one hour in the pillory.
The case of Jacob Kelley, of Chester
Pa, who was indicted for shooting and
killing Elizabeth Moore. colored, at
Woodland Beach, while shooting at a
target, was taken up next, and was ac-
quilted for want Of proof. Kelley 5
wife and child were in the court room
and when Kelley was acquitted rushed
| to his side in the dock 1t was learned
that Kelley had no money to pay his
fare to Chester, and the Dover lawyers
and iurymen made him up purse in
a twinkling. He left there happy
man.
An argument to set aside the sher-
itf's sale of the property of N. T. I'm
derwoOd, occupied nearly all of Satur-
day mornings session, but the sale was
confirmed.
The following liquor licenses were
granted Dover, George A. Millington
! Hartly, Nehemiah Jacobs; Kenton
Levi P. Griffith Clayton, William w
WhItlock; 4; Smyrna, DOmiuick McEI
wee, Charles W Smith, William Fell
Willoughby Slime, of Milford, who
had made application for license tC
sell in quantities not less than a quart
Withdrew his application saturday
morning.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

HENRY GEORGES Single Tax the
ory has got footing in Delaware, an
Association having been formed in
Wilmington last week with some
twenty five members. The Club is to
meet fortnightly, and is delighted over
the election of two Single Tax Lead
ers in the Country to Congress. As a
general rule, they are identified with
the Farmers Alliance movement.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

though Edmund Bailey and Joseph
Burchinal Jr., are named.
It's not thought that either Hall or
Williams of Kent would accept the
speakership of the Senate on account
of their age, and it is said that Kent
wants the speaker. Daniel NJ . Ridgely
of Kent, who ran away ahead of his
ticket, and who stands well with both
factions, will be pushed for the speak
ership of the House.
This would fix the clerkship of the
House in Sussex, and there are several
young lawyers down there who are al
ready laying pipes for it. The clerk
ship of the Senate on this programme
would 90 to Kent, and among others
Frank NJ Dunn of the Index is spoken
of for the position. The young legal
element will also loom up in Kent fOl
this position. and there promises tC
be some hot fighting.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

GREAT INDUCEMENT.-If your eyes
are failing do not neglect them but
call at once on Prof. We'll, 3O5 Market
street, Wilmington, Del, and have
them examined free. If you wish to
purchase Gold Spectacles or eye glass
es for holiday gifts, examine our stock,
the largest and cheapest line of optical
goods on the Peninsula, prices reduced
for the holidays. Glasses exchanged
if not suitable, free of charge.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Laburnurn

Is pronounced the queen of silk
and wool textures by all who
have seen it. Its surface is eX-
ceedingly smooth and regular
while its colOrings ahe unequaled.
81 9E a yard. Among the pop
V"%V ular tints are Beige. Cas-
tor, AutOmne, Boa, Tahac, Bo-
gotta, Russo, Argent, Marine, Old
Blue, Prune and Grenat.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
A handsome

Bed Room Suite IN oak lt
G0E is one of tks asAias Srs =
Wv ures of our FetGsk$urs be
partment. Cannot y had else
where for less than aSA Don't
overlook our FurnitGrO RONnas if
you desire to save money.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

FROM a circular received from the
Superintendent of the Census it APP
pears that Delaware stands No. AZ in
the relative rank of population of the
40 States and Territories. The States
having less population are Montana,
Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, Del.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Nov. 10, 1890

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-sUBsCRIPTIoN-One year, strictly in ad-
vance, s1.5O; 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 frstinsertiOn; 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 Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Perfection"

Black Silk is unsurpassed for
wearing and dressy attributes.
1t is alike on both sides and has
no rival in the silk world at any
thing like the price. CIEC
a yard. Always ask 0I'JJ
to see "PerfeCtiOn."
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THE Democrats have taken advan-
tage of their privilege to rejoice over
sweeping victories, and had immense
Publications in Laurel, Lewes. Milford,
Dover and other places the past week
in the lower counties.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Victoria BrOadCIOth

Is a highly priced fabric for
dresses and lightweight coats.
80 81 inches wide, 7En a yard.
Only the most I0G. beauti-
full colorings here.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Plain CamelS'

Hair Goods in tints of Silver
Gray, Old Blue and Cocoa. $1.25.
SL.5O, and $l.S5 Il yard. Our
stock of these excellent fabrics
is unrivalled for its magnitude
and beauty.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Rnoh10n,a An... L.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, COrns, and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
tAOtOnl or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale bv James F. HOhecker Smyrna
c. c. HarmonsOn. Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
BROWN S IRON BITTERs
Cures Dyspepsia, In
digestion 6 Debility.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla.
When she was Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

Busteed, Willard F. Weldon and J.
Fletcher Truax. The next meeting
will be held at the residence of Miss
Emily Spruance.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Mi es' Narvo aud T;u, p.1I.

MT % 4N8IVF. hMu LlVer FIIIs.
>. An important discovery. They act on
nerves. A new principle They speedily
cure biliOusness, bad taste, torpid liver.
piles and constipation. Splendid for men
woman and children, Smallest. mildest
surest. 30 doses for 25 cents. Samples free
at j. w. Denneys
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Ladies' Cloths

In all the prevailing shades of
the season, are unexcelled for
quality and style. so inches wide.
56C a yard.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
The Most Radiant

Low price and high value star of
the mercantile Permanent is oar
ever famous
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

MAIN STREET as an antidOte to the
usual mud of Winter, is rejoicing in a
good coating of oyster shells.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Two Dollar Lamp

Every Improvement for illumi-
nation and safety, besides a gen
erous bestowal of art upon shade
and vase.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

HENRY S. ANTHONY has 1900 young
chickens in his brOodery and 2600 eggs
in the incubators
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THIS will be good year for saur-
krOut cabbage are large in size, fine
in quality, and cheap in price, in spite
of the Mckinley bill.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THANKSGIVING next, 9th inst. Then
Christmas, when young as well as old
will not only give thanks but sing
praises to the Giver of all Good.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

EGGS are scarce and high in price
Oh, Mckinley, you're the man whom
every housewife will bless for this kind
of home protection, and sending the
hens off on a strike.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
Black silk Warn
Henrietta

4G inches wide, Of a very high
d3"5isL a yaTI "iia this 'p'Ta, Partic-8 81 .19
ular make has never been sold
for less than $3.50 Our special
prlce will remain unchanged
while the goods last.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
MARRIAGES

MALlS- -AAOLARf.-In kenneu square Pa
November 7th, by the Rev o. Burt W. Ellis
worth MHlin. of Concord, Pa, and Miss Anna
g. Maclary daughter of j. S. Maclary, SMYRNA,
Del
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
SharpIeSS Bros,

Our Store is betteE.sRseaeA to
serve buyers than. s4Tf ssspse,
the new Department. AaiAE ss-
peclally attractive ytS&S %aeir rich
collection Of desirable g0oJh.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
FOR RENT.

DWELLING HOUSE ON SOUTH
STREET now in tenure of II. j. Wilson.
Possession March lst, next Inquire of
lllHf w. B. COLLINS.
Smyrna, Nov. u 1890.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

The inventor of corn husking ma
chine would soon become a millionaire
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19
FOR RENT.

House on Delaware Street now ih tenure of
John Tucker also one OH South Street now in
tenure of C. Z. Hynson. Possession given March
lst. Rent low.
lll9tf j. b. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THERE is considerable news paper
talk about Clothing as to quality, style
and price, but Edward c. Walls is
prepared to do as well if not little
better for you than elsewhere. 4
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THANKSGIVING services will be held
in both the Episcopal and Methodist
churches Thursday, next week.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

QUITE a number of Odd Fellows
have gone to Wilmington to-day to at
tend the session of the Grand Lodge.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-19

THE Presbyterian Sunday School
will hold on Thanksgiving evening
their usual Anniversary exercises.