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Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

DEMBY HELD FOR COURT.-A Motor
ious Negro Committed to Jail on Ser
iOus ChGrge.-Edward Demby and JON
athan Jones, cOlored, were brought to
New Castle Thursday by Constable
Craddock of Middletown, AID were
given hearing before Justice Janvier
on a charge of assault and battery to
commit rape. The evidence shows that
Demby and Jones ran up to a buggy
which was being driven along the pub
lie road to Middletown, by Mrs. G. E.
Hukill on Wednesday night, Sept. 10.
Jones crawled in under the seat, while
Demby tried to climb in the side of the
buggy and seize Mrs. Hukill She
used the carriage whip vigorously both
on horse and man, and as the former
was running at full speed, another car
riage was overtaken and the men frigh-
tened off. Mrs. Hukill identified the
man by being enable to see the whites
of his eyes, which are the most promi-
nent features in black mans face at
night. While she scanned the fellow
in the Justices court Thursday, she
noticed that his eyes were of dark
yellow color.
Jones admitted being connected with
the affair but said he did nothing and
that DENNY is the guilty man. The
latter declares he is innocent of the
charge, that he was at work on farm
below MiddletOwn on the night in
question and that he can prove an ALI
bi. The justice held him in $500 bail
for court and Jones was held as wit
ness.
Demby is a notorious character and
showed his guilt when the officer at
tempted to arrest him. He was work.
ing in field near Mlddletown when
the constable found him and tried to
escape. The officer started in hot pur-
suit and fred several shots at him, but
did not capture him until completely
exhausted. Demby was the negro.
who, while hand-cuffed, made his es-
cape from a Newark constable who
had stopped in Middletowu sometime
ago, and has never been seen there
since. Officer Craddock however took
the necessary precautions and hand
cuffed the two men together, with their
hands behind them. A similar case to
the one for which Demby is now in
Jail, occurred a few nights before, when
a colored man tried to attack Mrs.
Maxwell, also from NIiddletown, in
the same neighborhoOd.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
FOR RENT.
NTOTTfyE.

NOTICE.
IN Notice is hereby given that we. william
Ashcraft and John W. Clifton, trading as Ash
craft x Clifton. of the town of Smyrna, in Kent
County, and the State of Delaware. intend to
make application to the Court Of,General Ses-
sOns of the Peace Of the State of Delaware n and
for Kent County, on Monday, the 9th, day OF
October A. D., 1890. Then to be holden at Dover
for license to sell intoxicating liquors as a drug
gist, in quantities not greater than one quart
by order or prescription of a regular practcing
physician at the house or place of business situ-
ated in United School Districts No, 8, u, and
l07 in Kent County aforesaid and located on the
North West Corner Of Main and Commerce
Streets, in the town Of Smyrna aforesaid and
the names of the freehOlders and respectable cit
liens recommending the same are:
tJOhn NJ. VOshell, IL, H. Beck
tW. w Tschudy, Nv. A, Winford
tJOhn Z. Collins tJOhn h. Collins
Edward q Walls, ~. @. BrintOn
tIOseph B. FAIRIES, X. s. w. HirOns
N. +. Wilds NV. T. Cavendar
FreehOlders in Districts No. 3, II, and 1O7.
ASHCRAFT * CLIFTON.
Smyrna, Del, September 18th, 1890.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
nrnTrCE

NOTICE.
IN I;JamesP P. Hohecker, of the town Of Smyrna
In the county Of Kent and State of Delaware and
residing within the limits of the United School
Districts in said county designated as Smyrna
Public Schools" being licensed druggist and
carrying on the drug business at and in the store
house owned by me, located on west side Of
main Street" in the Town of Smyrna aforesaid
adjoining lands of "The National Bank of Smyr-
ma, and lands of Others and within the limits Of
the United School Districts aforesaid do hereby
give notice of my intention to apply to the Court
Of General Sessions of The Peace and Jail Delivery
of the State OF Delaware in and for Kent County
at the next session to be held at Dover ON Mon.
day, the twenty seventh day of October, 1890 for
license TO me, as such licensed druggist, TO sell
Intoxicating liquors at and in my said above
designated drug store In the mode prescribed by
law in that behalf The names of the respectable
citizens (more than one.half OF whom are sub.
stantial freeholders) recommending my said ap-
plioati9n are
John H. HOfIecker, John VanGaskeu
Edward s. Dwight, NJ d., John b. Cooper,
William II. Baggs, Edward Farrell,
samuel Taylor Thomas Q. Moore, NJ. ID.
Alexander G., Cummins, Robert D. Hoffecker,
David 4. smithers, William A. FAIRIES,
Alfred L. Hudson.
JAMES p. H0FFECKER.
SMYRNA, DEL, September i7tb, 1890.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

Fred Ross died in Milford from lock-
law Saturday, which was caused by
the recent amputation of crushed leg.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
Fall Announcement
FROM
Wanamaker & Brown.

The old coors go the front for the Fall Campaign
of 1890 Better clohing-lOwer than anybodys prices
these the appointed tadebngers and saesmakers for
Wanamaker Brown High Class Ready Made this season.
No standing still tolerated in our successful business
Improvement side by side with large sales
People dress better than You have grown up under
standards of Honest Quality and Low Prices Low prices
nothing unless they're tied sterling value the goods
and workmanship The best is wanted for the good dollars
laid out We've used you careful asking and careful
buying And we've manufactured and made ready for YOU
this season the most magnificent finest best made and
choicest variety OF clothing possessed Nothing in
it but the superior in value. We've kept watch over its
making. Every button is fast every stitch solid everv
price the lowest Every of clothing finest and for
everyday-P provided Weguarantee the quality
and with nearly thirty years of experience back of u.s. we
know what to guarantee.
We go for great increase to our great business.
Don't buy at any price till you find how low our prices
are.
Wanamaker & Brown,
Sixth and Market, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The armory at Delaware College
,Nawark) will shortly be completed.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

village camp has been in progress
~ tne NJ. E. Church at Delmar since
aug. 81. A large tent is erected in the
-eAr OF the church and is the scene OF
most wonderful work ofgrace. Ser
wees were held day and night last
~esk' From the first the meeting has
Seu attended by unusual power.
-'Ous 10 persens were converted in
-e week, 27 conversions occurring on
Auuay the 9TH inst. Many Of these
sonFeF's are railroad men and their
-slsA1lon is hailed with delight BY the
Snusch.-'Susser Countian.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

County and State Items.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

We know of cheap Scissors,
that examination shows to be
cast steel. Any blade to cut
should be forged-wrought.
Here are forged blades in scis-
sors. 5000 pairs, and taken
altogether the ShGrpeSt Bar
gain we have ever offered.
There are five sizes, 4 to 6
inches, and the price is 25c
for either size, $I.25 for the
set. Made by the Rodger
Shear Co., of Solingen-looks
as though the Germans had
anglicised a name.
Linens, Blankets, Dress
Goods, Laces all heve Bar
gains from the Re-organized
Wholesale Stocks.
John WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

T. B. Coursey on Saturday last, took
from one of his fish ponds over five
hundred carp, ranging in size from a
half grown sun fish to a fair sized pond
fish eight inches in length and placed
them in the mill pond at WOodside
mill near Camden. He expects to
take out five hundred more in few
days and place them in the mill pond
at Spring Mills.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The choir of the NJ. E. church at
New Castle has increased the church's
exchequer by giving a soap bubble
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Sussex county PrOhibitionists
wiII meet in county convention at
Georgetown, September 80.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The old church of Broad Creek, near
Laurel-built in the year 1772-was
the scene of very interesting services
on Thursday. They were held morn
ing and evening and were attended by
a large concOurse of people. Bishop
Coleman preached at the morning SER
vices and in the afternoon addresses
were delivered by Revs. Littell, Arm
strong and w. L. Woolsey.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The personal property of the late
Judge Paynter wan sold at administra-
trix's sale last Thursday. Bidders for
the law library were present from all
parts of the states and from Philadel-
phia. A full set of Harrington's re-
ports were purchased by E. D. Hearn,
ESQ.,, for $145, or $29 per volume, and
an incomplete set of the earlier vol
umes Of Delaware Laws at $4.05 each.
An incomplete set of Harrington,
consisting of the first four volumes,
brought s96. Houston's reports also
brought large prices Georgetown
| Democrat.
SHERIFF ALIENS LAST WHIPPING.
Sheriff Allen handled the lash at New
Castle Jail on Saturday and whipped
his last batch of prisoners. The sher-
ifs term Of Office will expire before
more are sentenced to receive similar
punishment. The whippings began
at IL O'Clock. George T. Wilson re.
ceived five lashes without a murmur
George Cooper colOred, twenty lashes
James Strange, colored, ten lashes
Frank Stanton, twenty lashes; Will
liam Burley and James Piner, botf
colored, and John Ryan, each received
FIVE lashes each Hall Nash, colored
cody took ten lashes. George Cooper
John Lyers and Samuel Long each
stood one hour in the pillory.
HAzING AT LAFAYETTE COLLEGE,
w. Penn shockley, is attending cOlleg'
at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa
While he was sitting in his room on,
night last week he was ordered by
crowd of twenty or more of the soph
omore class to open his door, which h
refused to do. The sOph's immediate
7 ly forced an entrance, and as the doc
of the room swung open, they made
rush for young Shockley, who was de
termined to defend himself. He seize'
a baseball bat and launched into th
crowd beating and forcing them to re
treat. Two Of the leaders wer
knocked senseless. The faculty sus
pended the two leaders for year an
cOmplimented young shockley for hi
bravery II Milford Nelgs.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Republicans of Little Creek un-
der the leadership of Messrs. Hendrick-
son, Potter and Harrington raised a
pole II feet high on Thursday.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Kent county Republican con-
vsution will be held at Dover to-mor-
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION MEET.
ING.--PreparatiOns for the Republican
ratification meeting next Saturday
night on the post-Ofice lot, in Wilm.
ingtOn, are now being made. The
stage used by the Democrats last Sat.
urday night, will be used, and the same
electric lights will illuminate the place
Among the speakers named to make
addresses are William G.. Spruance
Esq, E. G. Bradford, Esq, and 9th
gentlemen eqally well known. The
speakers will be limited to ten min
utes each.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Delaware Women,s Christian
Temperance Union will meet in con-
Veution at Dover from October IA to
16. inclusive.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

So much for cuts. The morning af-
ter the nomination the Philadelphia
Times had a good likeness of Mr.. Rich
ardsOn. Of the villianOus one in the
Morning NetUs, the Sussex COuntiaH
says: "a Republican remarked to a
reporter of the COuntiGn, when he saw
the cut of Mr.. Richardson in the Morn
ing NelUs, that if that was the kind of
thing his party expected him to vote
for, he was done with the party. Now
for the benefit of Mr.. Richardson and
his friends we wish to correct the i'm
preston that has gone out broadcast
from the Morning NeUs' cartoon of its
candidate, that Mr.. Richardson was
nothing more than brute without
brains. Now this is Incorrect Mr..
Richardson is an honest plain sort of
an every day fellow who is both kind
and good looking. There is nothing
the matter with Harry save that he
can't be elected. The fault is with the
Morning NeUs' Harry should get a
gun and go to Wilmington and perfor-
ate the Morning NelUS editor until he
was made to look as hideous as was
his portrait.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

William N. Wilson, justice of the
peace at Middletown, died Monday
aged about fifty years. His death was.
the result of a complication of diseases.
Mr.. Wilson was appointed justice of
the peace by Governor Biggs to sue
ceed Squire Vasey.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
Closing Of Mails.

o.,ng North, $50, $50 A. NJ, $50. 7.2O Pm.
S,o,rS south, $50 A. NJ, 7.2OP.N.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

Mrs. McComb, wife of the Whining
ton millionaire, will oppose in court,
the confirmation of the commissioners
finding for divorce, and will ask to
have the case reopened.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

In St. Georges hundred D. w. Cor
bitt, Senator Higgins warm friend, de-
clined to accept the nomination for
State Senator, and James H. McMul-
len, was named. He is about 35 years
old, a farmer of Dutch Neck, and is
not a member of the Higgins faction.
John G Higgins, the representative
candidate from Red Lion, is the Sena-
tors brother.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

1t cost New Castle County in the
neighbOrhoOd of one hundred dollars
to convict cOlored man who stole 12
cents and red plush purse. Who
says we do not need radical change
IN our system of criminal prosecution ?
Sunday Star.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding of William A. Green, of Middle
town, aud Miss Iona Harris of near
Glasgow. The ceremony will take
place in the Glasgow Presbyterian
Church, on Wednesday evening Octo-
Der 1st, at six O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
The Democrats of Sussex think they
nominated strong ticket.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN
TICKET.-The full Republican ticket
nominated on Saturday is as follows:
Senators-John Pilling of White Clay
Creek; James H. McMullen, of St.
Georges
Representatives-Joseph H. Chand-
Ter, ,Christiana John G. Higgins, Red
Lion; David w. ElkintOn, New Cas-
tie; Edward F. Thomas, Blackbird ;
Thomas B. Smith, Wilmington ThOm-
as R. Day, Brandywine Charles Wat
son, Pencader.
Levy Court-James S. Clark, Red
Lion; Richard G. Buckingham, Mill
Creek; Paul Gillis, White Clay Creek;
P. R. Simpler, Blackbird John W.
Jolls, St. Georges; David P. Hutchi-
ison, Apoquinimink.
William Simmons, of Will
mingtOn.
Coroner-Charles E. Sparks, of Will
mingtOn.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

Delegates from fourteen German So
cieties met in convention in Whining
ton Sunday, and decided to celebrate
on October 6 the bi-centennial of the
first German to this country. 1t is pro-
posed to give a parade in the afternoon
and in the evening to listen to speeches
by prominent speakers on the history
Of the Germans in America.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

A patent medicine agent distributed
thousands of wierd sounding whistles
TO Wilmington juveniles Saturday, and
all day the city was disturbed by the
piping noise. The police finally made
the distributor, who was stationed at
Sixth and King Streets, cease his
work. Numerous sick persons were
aggravated by the din.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The managers of the fair are talking
about setting apart two days of the
fair for the politicians. 1t is proposed
that they have Republican day and
q Democratic day. Each party to
have some celebrated speakers present.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Presbytery meets at Middletown
on Tuesday, October 7th at 7.9Op. M.
The Right Reverend L. Coleman, D.
D., Bishop of the diocese of Delaware,
Will start for a two weeks pedes-
trian tour in Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
Opening Of Mails.

rom the North, 11.OO A. NJ, 900, 1.A5P. N.
-, the s1uth. 7.35, 11.9O A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Rev. Fred E. McKinsey, of the
ME-. Church at Port Penn, in addition
to his pastoral work is taking a classi-
cal course at Delaware College.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

A steel bridge has been built across
the NanticOke river at Seaford, in
place of the old wooden structure.
The new bridge is 176 feet long.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

JOHN PILLING CHAIRMAN OF THE
STATE COMMITTEE.-The Republican
State Central Committee met in the
Hotel Richardson at Dover Monday
for organization. The reports received
from the various parts of the state
were very encouraging and the COM
mittee decided upon making an active
and aggressive campaign. An elec-
ton of officers was held, and John Pill
ling was chosen chairman, ]. Francis
Bacon, Esq, secretary, and William
H. PiersOn, treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The Sussex Countian says :"Robert
J. Reynolds is on his way to Dover,
while John w. Causey is marching
RAPIDLY to Washington.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

SUSSEX COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICK
ET.-The following is the ticket nOmi-
mated in Sussex county: Senators
DIR. Hiram r. Burton, Lewes and Reho'
both Hundred; William S. Phillips,
DagsborO hundred.
Representatives-Isaac ]. Brasur,
Baltimore hundred; N. w. White
Broadkiln; L. E. Wallace, SeafOrd
Stephen E. Blizzard, Indian River; Jo-
seph G. White, Little Greek Stans-
bury ]. Matthews, Broad Greek
John c. Short, NanticOke hundred.
Levy Court-Sammuel M. Reed,
Cedar Creek hundred James A.
Brown, Seaford John G. Calhoun,
Nanticoke; Charles H. Lingo, Indian
River; Joshua J. Townsend, DagsborOi
James NJ. Hollis, Northwest Fork Hun
dred.
William J. McNatt, of Georgetown,
for sheriff, aud john w. Green, of Sea-
ford, for coroner.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

John McGonigal, of Newark, Ohio,
died at the residence of his father-in-
law, R. H. Ramsey, in COvingtOn. KY.
on Saturday morning last of consump-
ton. The deceased was a native OF
Delaware, son of VIM. McGonigal, and
was born in Kent county in 1849.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

The trial of Michael J. sharkey, the
Wilmington City Councilman who has
been indicted for challenging Charles
W. Edwards to fight duel with Pis-
tolls, has been postponed until the No
vember term of the New Castle coun-
ty Court of General Sessions. Sharkey
is held in $1,000 bail.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24
That BOY and GIRL of ours
Morning Afternoon md Night Sessions,

Opening day September I'd, 1890. Eleven
hundred and forty-One Ql4O separate students
last year. Early application necessary.
Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

MEETING OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS
The third annual convention of the
Republican League OF the state of Del
aware will convene at Wilmington on
October 8 next at 8 o'clock in the af-
ternOOn.
Thepurpose of this league is to take
such steps as may be deemed advisa-
BILE to ensure Republican success, to
elect officers of the League, select a
State Executive Committee by dist.
riots and'the election of four delegates
to the next National League Conven-
ton to be held in Ciucinatti.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-01-10
S SWiNDlED AN IDIOT.
two Schemers Furnished Him a wifS W
tho Male Persuasion.

s"o oCu6HAera FurnlBu0u HIM WHO OF
the Male Persuasion.
BOONE, Ia, JAN AAANefnon Ham.
mock, = half.witted amateur detective,
Sas recently made the victim of two
'chemers. Vernon has great desire to
marry, and knowing this they agreed to
furnish him with a wife If he would
stand treat. He agreed, and going to q
restaurant ordered seven glasses Of
slider. Having no money to pay for the
drinks he offered to leave his wateh Al
security. This was refused, and Brown,
one OF the men, said hs would pay the
bill and take the timepiece. On tho
nlght OF December ss they met asAin at
the same place, where Varnon was in
troduced to Judd Rxtlar, the other man.
and he was attired as woman and
heavily vetled. The marriage carea,SSny
was read by mock justice and the dupe
placed gold ring On Buffers hand.
After shor. time they went out, tell
ing Hammock to await their return. He
waited until weary and then started eHs
to hunt them up. When Hammock
found he had been fooled ha offered to
say nothing II Butler Would give back
the ring and Offered Brown the 35 centa
tor the watch, Both refused to give up
the property and on aaauainting the
county attorney, Rtackett, with the
facts he filed an information against the
men, Who are held to await hearing,
Inc property is valued at Sl5, and Il
hammock can regain possession ha is
ontent. This is not tRe ttfst time ne
has Seen made the victim of practical
Jokes, but it is tho first instance of his
being robbed like this,
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Prize Fighting Prohibited.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 3.-Mayor Shake.
sbcafs hss Issued a proclamation pro.
hibiting all prize fights, glove fights and
other pugil;stic encounters and instruct
ing the chief of police to stop them and
to use whatever force necessary to do
SO. The mayor bases tho proclamation
upon the action CT the principals in the
last two Fights. There wns great deal
of ecanGal attending the Mciiale.1 Bowen
meeting. Mcllale being found to have
cloth anu plaster of paris under his
sleves, and tiie light betweah ,tfata and
Miller Monday, resulted in foul The
mayor expressed the opinion that it is
impossible to have fair fight even when
given under the auspices of the most
repathhls citizens, aid according i'll:
structed the police to stop ali encount-
ers. This will necessitate the Kilrain-
Vauquclin fight coming off in a neigh
boring parish.
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! sioux AND THE SCHOOLS.


TuO Chlefs Object to Hampton and Car.
Isle for Good Reasons.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-It is under
stood that the Sioux chiefs had = rather
turbuleNt ihtereie# With tiia ootamis-
sioner of Indian affairs on the subject vi
Indian schools. Irvine Miller, secretary
OF the Sioux commission, when ques-
toned upon the subject, said. 1T is
natural that the Indians should be dis
hatlsHeR ~i,h HE ssHSSHHts ut Hampton
and Carlisle. In the first place from 81
to 70 per cent. of the pupils at Carlisle
and Hampton die within four years of
their return home-die like sheep with
tho murrsin, principally from pulmon-
airy coilplla:ints. thts Il aHs eitbat foo tfia
effects of the eastern climate or to the
eneryating influence of closed houses
after an outdoor life. 1t may be that going
back to Che hills and the rude tepees of
theirs parents after the comforts of ci vii
izatidn Is the. catse Of this great NOR.
talits, fat the de#tf fats fs fesrfri and
the Indians object. to tne easteIiii
schools. Another objection is, urged
that several years in the cast teaches
the young Indians to despise. their kins-
men, to lose the natural gratitude and
affection due their parents whom they
find on their return living in ignorance,
saHsler and WT9tchedness, and their
education makes gEp @t.eF eanHat he
abridged, while, il the schools were al
the agency, the children would daily
take home some evidence of civiliza-
ton and better mode Of living and
lift theiil paafet.s to 4 higher leveTn,
One old Indian expressed himself
sFry POLITICALLY to the Indian commis-
sicner when speaking OF the fogs which
are frequent at Hampton. 1.-The breath
of eefth.ih said he. rises up and poisons
our thi.dteA.h tfhe stsas eeu,n,issien.
ers favors the agency school plan and IL
seems to have the weight Of argument.
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REcEIyED nY MAIL.
uNEARTHEB 4 TRAdEaY.

An Insan6 sIah Stands idard Over the
Dead 1sSds OF MS ,wlfs and Child.
BEookifS, N. i.. aii1fi "a Horrible
tragedy was brought to light III vii.
liamsburg at noon. The police were
notified that man named Franklin
rnd resdIns III a t 81 y ''s s aDS Mange1 sne
street, had not been seeii W r1eigh-
bors since Wednesday. Two policemen
forced an entrance to the house and found
Franklin sitting on the edge of bed
with revolver at his side. AT the en-
trance of the police Franklin shot him
self and fell over dead. Mrs. Franklin
and child werc found dead on the bed,
the rorlner shot through the head and
the Child stranglcd. 1t was the opinion
that thef Had. beet dead two days
Everything liidlaates That Franklin was.