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Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
Political Topics From our Exchanges.

THE FARMERS AND THE TICKET.
The farmers are Interested and oro
going to take part in the election in
November. TIE Republican State
central Conn Aittee has already come
IN iOr como emnation. The farmers in
Ihis part of the State believe that the
uay OF the state convention was chosen
lusV when they will be the busiest of
We year, for the simple reason of keep.
ing them out of the convention and
away from the primaries, and they
will resent the intended slight at the
proper time. 1t will take something
more than doodle" to win this wear
and the politicians must know it, and
must not depend upon buying the sue.
cess of their ticket.-Mlford Chronicle.
| (Rep)
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
Another Railroad Change.


Inc Baltimore and Delaware Bay
Railroad, running between here and
Cnestertown, has relapsed, under the
elect of the loss of the peach crops Of
last year and this to it's former condi-
ton. Much money has been spent
during the last year in putting the
road in order especially in the pier at
bombay Hook. 1t is understood that
oupt. Stacey, Mr.. Bice and lhOst of the
employees have been discharged, or
rather intend leaving because of re-
duction in wages, leaving VIM. H.
Croft in charge of the road. A dispatch
from Baltimore to the New York
Tribune says:
The Baltimore and Delaware Bav
Railroad has passed back into the
hands of the Jersey Central Company.
by which it was turned over to Emil
Thielens, Of Philadelphia, and Others.
over year ago, under the provision
that certain expenditures should be
made for rolling stock, etc. It was un-
derstOod that Mr.. Thielens on or be-
fore May 1, 1891. should have the on
tion of purchasing the road at stipn-
lated sum, selling out for a specified
amount, or keeping up an annual nav
ment of per cent on $25O.OOO. II is
understood that Mr.. Thielens has re-.
turned the road to the JERSEY Central
before the expiration of his time. Nav
1, 1891, and will keep up the interest
as required. 1t is supposed that the
Jersey Central will assume full and
open control of the property, and at as
early date as possible, sell out TO the
Pennsylvania, if that company will be-
come purchaser.
Since the above was put in type the
denial has been made that there was
any change in the management of the
road, and it is stated the trackmen
laid off will be taken back in a few
weeks.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
Cranes.

Our grape growers who escaped the
ravages of the rose bugs and beat out
the rot disease by spraying, have made
good thing of it because of the gen.
eral failure of the crop in New JERSEY
and elsewhere. The early varieties,
MOOre's Early Champion, &C., have
been mostly harvested during the past
week, and it is needless to say that
those who have grapes to market this
year are feeling exceedingly comfort
able. j. E. Carter's, from some quail
ity of the ground. seem to ripen the
earliest and he has shipped some 41OO
pounds, mostly in crates containing
small baskets. L. E. Anthony has
shipped from 5000 to 5000 pounds
finishing his early varieties on Mon
day, and W. T. Massey will finish to.
day some 10000 to H. 900 pounds ofthe
same varieties.
The baskets, containing 10 pounds
(sold with the fruit) have sold with
little variation at $1.25 per basket
The Climax basket seems to be much
preferred by the shippers both as a
carrier and for sightliness, to what is
known as the Tschudy basket, and
has been generally used.
This II to IA cents a pound. OF
rather the loss of it, is not a pleasant
reflection to those who had the vines
but for one cause or another lost the
fruit. There are others in the vicinity
who have also been shippers, whose
operations we have not heard Of w
Z. Cummins did not commence to Gu,
his until Monday, those on warmer
soil being nearly finished when he
began. He has some five or six acres
There are several large growers who
have only a partial crop because they
neglected to spray their vines.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

WATER MELONS and cantaloupes are
coming in from the country quite
freely, and the people are having what
they did not have during the contin-
ued wet weather last year-a good
cheap supply of this desirable fruit.
RoBT. J. REYNOLDS, the Democratic
candidate for Governor is a native of
Smyrna, having been born while his
father, Robt. W. Reynolds, was part
ner for short time with Geo. W. Cum
Minis in the mercantile business, in 1888.
His wife is also from Smyrna, daugh-
ter of VIM. E. Riggs, whom he mar
ried in 1861. He would thus seem to
to be more identified with Duck Creek
Hundred than any other section away
from his home down in Murderkill.
His Companion, John w. Causey, is the
youngest son of Ex. Gov. Causey, and
has always lived in his present home.
N ~eC WitU y CyStUOGG GTOtC6f
says:
Taking ten years together, there is
nothing pays the fruit grower better
than well-managed blackberry patch.
Don't allow the sweet potato vines
to take root they draw the strength
from the hill and retard the growth of
the potatoes. - More potted straw
berry plants will be set out on the Pen
insula this summer than was ever set
out from pots before. Bubach No. 5.
Haverland, Michael's early and Candy
are being set out more than any others.
Never work celery when it is wet,
either from rain or dew, it will cause
it to rust.-Some fruit growers along
this time of the season begin to neg
lect their strawberry patches, and they
are soon run away with weeds. Friends
this will not pay keep the cultivator
going till October, and the hoe too, if
the beds are not already we'll filed up
with plants.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
WILDS.

VIM. Denney Wilds died at his resi-
dence in KentOn on Wednesday last
aged 10 years. He was a son of the
late James D. Wilds, took an active
interest in public affairs, and was a
frequent Contributor to the newspa.
pers. He was postmaster for a time
under the late Administration.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Aug. 13, 1890.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFECKER Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN- 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 Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the firstinsertiOn sub
Sequent insertions Threeand-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Gents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

Dismal crop reports are received
from Great Britain and France. A
general advance in the price of bread
stutls is noted in both countrias. In
cessant rains have damaged the wheat
crop in France to the extent of S1OO .
OO0,OOO and the price of bread is al
ready advanced by the Paris bakers.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The UnAed States exports one
fourth of its wheat, One.iifth of its
cheese, one half of its tobacco and
two-thirds of its cotton but taken
collectively, these and all other ex.
ports of agricultural products are only
about one-tenth of the total value of
farm products on the farm. Of the
farmers market 80 per cent is a home
market.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

that after all they were rather glad to
get out of the business. They say
there was very little money in it.
They had been continually harassed
by the authorities and one agent said
that his attorney fee had been greater
than his profits.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

SAYS the New York Tribune in re-
gard to apples: Fancy prices will be
exacted for apples this year, and there
are rumors current concerning the i'm
minence Of corner in cider. For not
only in Western New York, but also
in Ohio, Indiana and other apple.
States has the crop of that
exceedingly popular fruit become a
total failure. Nor is the latter limited
TO apples alone. For nearly eyery
other fruit seems to have suffered in
the similar manner, and the present
year will remain on record as one Of
the most disastrous years to fruit-grow-
ers that has ever been known. Ger
tain districts of NewJersey which have
in past years been accustomed to ship
many thousands of tons Of grapes to
this city will be unable to furnish a
single carload this fall.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

Orange county, N. Y. was visited by
an electric storm, accompanied by hail
rain and wind. One church was
struck by lightning, another unroofed.
a camp meeting grove swept, numer-
Gus barns burned, and much damage
done to crops.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

II oFFECKER'S COLUMBIA PLASTER. cpres
II palhs IN the breast, side and back Sure
and rapid cure for sprains burns ana scsIdy
DIrugglsts b. G. HOtfecker I7s2 WyIie street
Philadelphia j. Wesley Denney, SMYRNA. Del
or Dr. II. NJ. Howe, Leipsic Del Si25 ei
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

]. w. DENNEY has on sale D. c. HOf-
fecker's Columbia plaster-that is
growing in favor where it is known as
remedy for sprains, burns and
scalds.
With no peaches this year to bother
with, and in fact but little other fruit,
August is pretty much a holiday
month with most of the farmers, and
between the Beaches and Canpmeet-
ings, they are putting in a good deal
of leisure time.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

DIVORCES Speedily quietly For parties in
= : VA'VHO'aly State Desertion all csnsaS
[,i4nk ID n 99ppplicaton free. Robert White, AtTy
5S Broadway, N. Y. -''' ,
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

LAST Friday was a regular down
pour of rain, increasing as the day pro-
gressed. 1t was just what the farmers
had been wanting-a mud rain the
first of August, TO secure a good corn
crop. Several of the bridges were
washed away in the vicinity of Black
iston's Cross Roads. The two weeks
of hot weather was terminated on Sun.
day night by cold wave, giving US
the other extreme, the thermometerfall.
ing each morning since to where fire is
comfortable, below co.. Another up.
ward move is now in order.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The Democratic primary meeting on
Saturday was more like the meeting
"f former days than anything that has
occurred for four years at least, and the
ballots cast were pro fOrmG, the candi-
dates having been agreed upon at a
meeting the night before, half Rev.
nolds and half Salisbury, each faction
pledging to support the nominees of
OF the convention. There was evident
satitactiOn and some handsbaking on
this apparent easy method of burying
the hatchet. The delegates thus cbos.
en- for Duck Greek Hundred, unplede-
ed, were as follows
James G. Robinson, WAC. Hard
castle, l.. /. Handy, John Cosgriff
Thomas Kirby, R. Y. Wallen, James
7. Truax and L. P. Campbell.
There were eight voters, all VOL
colt, who wouldn't have Salisbury
man on the ticket.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
FOR SALE.

THE VALUABLE FARM FOR
MERLY OWNED BY J. FRANK
DENNEY, and now occupied by him.
Possession given March 1st, 1891.
Apply to iulo8.t tf
IHE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The town commissioners of Ches-
void at meeting held Monday even
ing decided unanimously, owing to
the dullness of the times, not to saddle
the town with the expenses of street
lamps for the present. The taxables
were about equally divided on the sub.
ject.
The Railroad Company have erected
new board platform and coal house
at Cheswold. The petitioners for a
new depot exceedingly fear and quake
lest this will be all the improvements
they will get just now. Cooper Bros.
are offering 1925 per ton for tomatoes
delivered at Cheswold for shipment
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The Farmers Alliance, of Caroline
county, are trying the method of
beating down the manufactures in the
purchase of 1000 tons of phosphate to
divide among themselves. They pro-
pose applying the same methods to
farm implements.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

REV. Mr.. WILSON after being absent
for several weeks in pulpit exchanges
&C., was in his place on Sunday. The
services in time were made to conform
to the dog days." and in prayer, SER
mon &c there was nothing to tax the
mind. The worship was completed in
the space of about an hour.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

Corn advanced nine cents bushel
during July ; wheat thirteen cents and
oats eight cents,
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The Summer School of Supt. Han
dy will close on Friday. AS he goes to
another field, this will probably be
the last one held here, we are sorry to
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

r. J. Henry, who has filed the posi-
ton of clerk to Master Carpenter
Seiders at Clayton for several years,
has stepped out and is succeeded by J..
Ed. Hofecker, time keeper of the Del
aware Division. F. L. Reynolds, tick
ct agent at the depot, has succeeded
MIR. HOfecker, and Thomas G. Metz,
of the train despatcher's Office, succeeds
Mr.. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The few Bartlett pears that escaped
the frost have been marketed and
brought good prices. Col. G. w. Cum
minis has number of trees of other
kinds handsomely loaded.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

GEO. w. TILGHMAN is making an
important addition to his shop by the
erection of building directly in the
rear of the present one, and extending
directly to the engine-house, 38x2O
feet. Besides giving him more room,
the iron palmer and other machinery
bought at the Taylor sale will occupy
it. The people will be glad to see Mr.
Tilghman adding such mechanical
conveniences to his business.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13
SmVrna and Vicinity.

Sweet potatoes have been in market
several days and promise to be album
dant.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

THE heavy rains of Friday filled up
the mill ponds, which were very low,
and thus rejoiced the mlllers.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

Jos EVANS of this town and T. J.
Middleton residing near town, have
bought the wood leave on the remain
ing 100 acres of the Tilghman tract
near Blanco, and have put in place a
strong portable saw mill to reduce the
trees to lumber. The land is heavily
tlmbered with white oak and will af-
ford them a great many thousand feet
OF ship timber, car and truck frames.
house and barn lumber &c. They are
now receiving orders, and will have
their mill going this week.
Smyrna times., 1890-08-13

The appearance of the growing corn
was an agreeable disappointment to us
in ride of a few miles in this vicinity
a few days ago. From what we had
heard it might have been inferred that
the crop was unusually light, whereas
we saw but one or two fields of indif-
terent growth. If the corn in other
sections is as good as the fields that
came under observation there will be
a fair crop made in this county.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
y LOVELY SLIPPERS Y
FOR
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
FOR

AS may be expected, we lead
again this season with the
very handsomest, as well as
most profuse line of "Slipper
Novelties" shown in Whining
ton. Beyond egOtlsm, we
proudly assert that no three
other houses-in point of va
riety, beauty and style-can
jointly display the lovely de-
signs we show beneath one
roof. We have taken particu-
lar care in our selection to
adapt our styles and prices for
the masses.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
MHstszsa4@tsAE'%.

Christmas special at ten dollars
tie pair! Ask for the "North
Star" Each blanket bound
up at both ends and the pair
put up in a neat box.
Bed Coverings of all kinds
have a similar welcome.
Comfortablss-
sateen, covered and filed with clean cot
ton, Sl.sO each, from 81 25
Down Quilts
Covered with best quality French satteen.
stuffed with good, clear down; full size
(9x6 IT,, and the price $3.50. Ten dollars
wOuldnOt be out of the way.
Silk Covered Down Quilts, newest patteres
and cOlOrings. sl5 and Si7.
24.inch Down Pillows $3.50 each.
You can sit in your easy
chair at home and do the Book
choosing, if you care to.
Get Book News, fVe cents.
Then you have every clue that
anybody has. Each Holi-
day Book is held up for you,
its story told, sample pictures
shown and the proper price
given. You can't go wrong
if you trust to Book News.
How the great heaps Of
Books are melting away !!
Bright matter and smart bind
ing aren't all the reasons ;
those pencil marks inside the
back cover help-the prices.
Look at these sets, all neat
L L--- ] - z II
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
HUNT THESE up!

Included among the Dry
Goods and other things now
being closed out at co st at
my store, there are a lot of
Shawls, Coats, Hoods, Mits,
Fur Capes, Fur and Feather
Trimmings, Blankets, Quilts,
Silk Fringes, Gloves, etc.,
many of which are bargains
worth seeking for. Then
there are several Carpet REM
nants and two or three Felt
DruggetS, thatcan be bought
low. Tea Sets, Chamber
Sets, Fine Lamps, &c, all at
cost to close out. If the peO-
pie want the goods, l want
to sell all off by March l,
1891. Groceries are kept
in full stock. Also, School
Books and School and Gen
eral Stationery.
J. B. COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24

OPTICIAN We'll ATE NUMEROUS
Quail BUT 80 WERE TOO MANY.-A
month ago Optician Moses Well enter
ed Hotel KirkwOod, stated tLat he had
just eaten three quail, had never eaten
that fowl before and was delighted
with it. H. D. Bronson of Boston, Ov-
erheard Mr.. Wells remarks and said:
My friend, l will wager 500 that you
cannot eat one quail daily, for thirty
successive days" Mr.. We'll insisted
that he could and bet was made
The wager provided that quail should
be eaten daily for thirty successive
DAYS, that the fowl should be eaten in
the hotel Kirkwood, that the stakes
should be 800 a side, that G. ]. H
Beckett, manager of the hotel should
be allowed SIS for purchasing the birds,
| that Mrs. Beckett should be allowed
| the same amount for cooking them
and that the $50 for purchasing and
cooking them should be deducted from
tho stake.
On November 20th, the day after the
wager was made, Mr. We'll began his
difficult task. For II successive days
he ate quail, principally fried and fric-
asseed, with hearty relish. During the
next few days his appetite seemed to
fail. On Monday evening of last week
he went to the hotel and ate an oyster
pan, two quail, half of rabbit, and
two sausages. This large meal must
have prevented him from winning the
bet. On Tuesday evening he did not
eat more than half quail. He COM
plalned of the cooking and ate with
considerable difficulty. The bird eater
on Tuesday was the twenty-seventh
On Wednesday Mr.. We'll did not sc
near the hotel and consequently los
the wager.
The 5000 stake less the $50 for pur
chasing and cooking the birds, will 6'
paid the winner of the bet when n
comes to this city next week.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
m~u~aas~kSr'%-
pul,.,prIrurA. Monday, Dec. p. l80O.


How you thought how al
ways and everywhere welcome
a Rug is? OF course the top
note of richness is struck with
the Orientals (the grandest as
sortment ever shown in Phlla-
delphia, $3.50 to $500 is
right hefe), but there are a
hundred grades of Rug de-
light beside. ..-,,
"a Moouet.e Mats and Rugs. ls1se 70 ssH'2
iaeaeis iaiss Vel veivet sG Rugs 4sxGs and 99xslO
,7s W. seoias s9a Administer Rugs down from slA
,osg 20 y RpSs sp1 % down from sI2 to SO, and from
90 ingram Rugs 27xls inches, u rom o. sigy AZ
About , 600 bsstquality Smyrna h9ssl as ~ ~ ~
1ese ~ one third under price oiii0 "
III sizes 6x21O 70 4xI. -. q, =s IN,
Ingram Art Squares, 81 Genus VIZ
stsp s9uaR5s Rngs yAiiiIk ike menagerie, gone wroul
/ ana Mountain China Goat Nhlts' 53s3
black. S2.75 TO s55O, ana ss fo s275
sneen woski Sim thirteen shades, sl.50 to SD
A Lambs Wool Blanke
with beautiful broche borders
Soft as down, almost; light
Auffv. Twice over as warm a
warm as one Of the soggy sol
that weighs more. A blan
kst delight. Would be quo
at $I1.5o. we n'aN0 =
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
To Philadelphia
and Return
Without Cost.

Most everybody within hundred miles Of our store IS
talking about the generous plan It's tradebrnger No
question about that Wanamaker & Brown are the head
and fronof the clothing business in Philadelphia sure We
buy cloth direct from the mills We manufacture the cloth
into clothing We sell Clothing direct to the people who
wear it There are no profits lost in selling II therefore
We sell at the lowest prices possible as to get the largest
business There no question about the goodness of our
Clothing No better can be manufactured There is no
question about the variety You get choice out of the
greatest largest best choicest Clothing stock in all Phia
delPhla' There is no question about the price
There's no question about anything except-Can you,
A RESIDENT OF SMYRNA,
get to Philadelphia while Wanamaker & Brown keep open
their offer to pay your fare Philadelphia and return?
It's filling store with crowds of buyers every dav
That's what it done for Just purchase the ticket at your
station at regular excursion After you've bought the
proper amount OF Clothing present your coupon and
pay you the price of your excursion ticket
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
n1ins, Nsrve and Liver pills

Mi es' Nerve and Liver. Pills.
An important discovery. They act on
liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new principle Ihey .speedlly
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver,
niles and constipation. Splendid for men,
women and children, Smallest, mildest'
surest so doses for 25 cents. Samples free
at J. w. Denney's.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
Our Window Display.

Gives but a mild hint of the
great concourse we have to
show. Lots of cat Home
Comfort for the feet for father,
mother, brother, sister-and
slippers are such lasting, use
full and appreciated tokens of
remembrance. Every color in
leather, plush or velvet, you
may wantr Then we have
them
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24

AS double team belono;ro 70 .b,.
WIN hmiilm'9gton Transfer Company was
Wi1 WV9i1ng urlven along Eighth street. in
wilmington last week, one of the bor.
ses st ran against an electric light wire
tnat had been dislodged by the storm
ana was instantly killed. The driver
24hn ;r5 cochran, was slightly shocked
Inc animal was worth 5000.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24

NhFHEN an obstinate Cough does
not yield from other treat
ment, get a bottle of Wild
Cherry ETpectOr0Jat. 1t is
an absolute cure. 35 cents at
JAS. P. HOFFECKER'S.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
Buoklen's Arnica alive

The hest salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever sores, Iettel
Chained Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all SKIN
Ernptions. and positively cures Piles, OF no pay
reouired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satls
| faction or money refunded. Price - cents Pei
/ hox For sale bv James P. HOfccker, Smyrna
G. C. HarmOnsOn. Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24

During the storm on Wednesday
morning, the small twO-masted schoon-
9gr' mary ID La Dow, of Bridgeton, N.
y, loaded with sand, foundered off
Delaware City in the Delaware Bav.
ana sank on flats not far from Fort
delaware, and was damaged to the ex-
tent OF $500. Her crew were rescued
4y a tug after vainly trying to reach
the shore in a small boat
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria'
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria'
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria'
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24
RER49RRTS Se4ioEEEE o4EioIEE SsE SokPITJISoYhk 81 TJISoYhkSa oE
at Smyrna, in the State of Delaware, at the close
OF business, December 10, 1897.

III 90
STATE OF DELAWARE COUNTY OF KENT. IS:
l, W. II. Janney, Cashier of the abOVe-named
bank do sOlemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
w. H. JANNEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this oath
day of December, 1890.
E. J. COLT, Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest:
u. J. CUMMINS,
JOHN COLLINS. Directors.
w. POLK CUMMINS
Smyrna times., 1890-12-24

THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR
DELAwARE.-A Washington dispatch
says that according to a statement made
by the third auditor of the treasury the
following amounts, on account of ad-
vances and expenditures in the war of
1872, with interest computed, will be
due on the first of January next: New
York, $1OO,77S; Pennsylvania, $685.
All; Delaware, $3O,717; South Carroll
ma, $349,O47; Virginia, $l,46O, ,657; and
to the city of Baltimore $9O672. As
far as Delaware's quota is concerned,
the announcement is an entire surprise
no one in Wilmington seemed to know
that Delaware had such a claim ag-
! ainst the government. It's under
stood however, that the claim is for rails
ing and equipping troops for service in
the war of 1912. Congressman Pen
ming ton it is said, discovered the claim
aud pushed it to a successful issue
EUery EUening.