davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
Senator Higgins, Maiden Speeoh.

Senator Anthony Higgins made his
hrst speech in Congress Monday in ad-
YOcacy of the Blair Educational Bill.
The Washington Correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press speaks as follows
Senator Higgins, of Delaware, made
his first speech in the United States
Senate to-day. His subject is the
Blair Educational bill, and had a lar
ger audience, both on the floor of the
chamber and in the galleries than has
heretofore listened to any part of a long
debate upon this measure. 1t has been
customary when 2 O'Clock arrived the
hour at which the educational bill is a
special order, for the Senators to seek
the cloak room and the galleries to
empty themselves, leaving the cham
Der in the lonely possession of a half
dozen Senators.
To-day however all the leaders of
the Senate on both sides remained in
their seats, partly out of curiosity,
partly out of compliment, and after
MIR. Higgins had begun very plainly
from interest. There was at the out
set OF the speech q thin attendance in
the galleries, but all who were there
AVndlu0ut duu SO many OGlerS came
in that Mr.. Higgins delivered his per-
OratiOn to u large audience. His de-
livery was smooth and unembarrassed
throughout. In some passages he was
SO earnest and fiery as almost to dis
turb the placid traditions of the upper
branch of congress.
The Washington Correspondent of
the New York Sun says Mr.. Higgins
is one of the numerous Yale men who
have come into congress lately, and of
whom big things are promised. His
first speech in the Senate shows him
to be a man of ability and force, and
the line of thought which he pursued
gave evidence that the subject had
been carefully, thoroughly and system.
ically studied. The Senator's effort
did not receive that attention from his
colleagues which it deserved, and
which would have been given to one of
the old and suppOsed-tO-be brainy Sem
atOrs. II was a much better speech,
however, than the Senate is in habit of
listening to.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

WHAT was the matter with our
neighbor, the editor of the Record, that
the simple statement in reference to
the town election last week about
there being no division of sentiment
and a second ticket that varied
from the first only in one name,
"emanating it is supposed from where
such tickets have for several years" ="
(which statement came from his friends
down town should have called for a
half column diatribe? He made more
fuss over a little harmless expression
than a school boy would in sitting
down on bent pin or a tack.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
Business Locals.

Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at }. b. CoOpers. Loops and Fringes.
For the BEST Lemons in Smvrna On
to Geo. NJ. StevensOn's, Main Street.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at JB.
CoOper's.
A few Carpets and Mattings left at
J. b. CoOper's will be sold at Yery low
figures.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOpar's.
States, Pencils, Pens, Ink, Tablets
Erasers. Blank Books, Crayon. and all
other School Stationery, and all the
School Books, at ]. B. 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 ]. B. COoper's.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
J. B. COOper's.
Order any Book you want, ,J.B.
CoOper's.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

The Leconey trial from beginning
to end cost Camden County N. j.,
nearly $4,000. This impresses most
people far less forcibly than the fact
that it cost Leconey all he was worth
to defend himself against the charge OF
numbering his neice. This strikes the
average citizen as grave injustice. Any
ont may be falsely accused of crime
and it is certainly a very great wrong
that he should be obliged to part wish
all he possesses to prove that the agents
and attorneys Of the State made big
mistake and tried to have an innocent
man punished for a crime another man
committed. IA
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

MEChANlCAL ACCESSORIES.
II. Coupler, Great to Pedal.
H. Swell to Pedal.
13. Swell to Great
IA. Swell to Great, Octaves.
Is. Swell Tremulant.
l6. Bellows Signal.
PEDAL MOVEMENTS.
II. Balanced Swell Pedal
IL. Great to Pedal Reversible.
10. Great Organ Forte
20. Great Organ Piano.
q. Engine Pedal.
That is to say, there are two organs
having entirely different characters;
One-the Swell Organ-having the solo
stops, the tremulant, and the swell, by
means of which an effective diminuendo
or crescendo is produced; and the other
the Great Organ-having the stops
of fuller tone and more carrying power.
In the Swell Organ the Salicional
will always be favorite on account of
its delicacy and sweetness. When the
swell is closed the effect is as of music
family heard in the distance. The
Flute HarmOnique is a perfect imita-
tiOn of flute and is clear and bell-like
in tone. The Flautina is high and
UAAAAAohV OuO nDL ldISus ne HlOllu
DiapasOn is rich and substantial, and
the Stopped Diapason, so called because
the pipe is closed at one end is
mellow and full.
On the Great Organ the Open Diapa-
son is very strong; in fact, the strongest
in the organ; the Melodia is much
softer, and the Dulciana softer still, has
very sweet tone, and gives a good
elect, particularly as an accOmpani-
ment to the solo stops of the Swell.
The GemshOrn is bright and snowy.
The Pedal Organ has the Bourbon
only, though it can be coupled to either
or both manuals, thus giving control of
all the pipes within its range. The
Bourbon is the deep, fundamental bass,
and could not be dispensed with.
An examination of the organ shows
manuals, 116 keys, q pedals, l2 stops
and 13 other mechanical cOntrivances
to be manipulated, but these are so
arranged as to give the organist COM
plete control of the instrument, and
registration, though complex, is rem
dered easy.
Among other good points of the organ
may be mentioned its perfect tempera-
ment and tune. The beauty of design,
the smOothness and quickness of action
throughout, the admirable arrange
ment of mechanical devices, and the
rich, sweet tone combine to make it a
most perfect instrument.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
The Norma Glee Club.

Weagain call attention to the double
entertainment on Tuesday evening
next, 18th inst, at our Opera House
Of choice singing and reading. The
names Of the gentlemen composing the
Norma Glee Club of Dove: are p.
Burnet, G. E. Treidler, c. w. Fisher,
H. V. s. Stout, E. LouderbOugh, B. F.
Harris. o. D. Hill and John Carrow.
Prof. p. Hamm, pianist. Geo. B,
Hynson, Esq, of Philadelphia, who has
acquired a reputation as an elOoutiOn
ist, will vary the exercises with choice
readings. Admission 25 cents, re-
served seats 35 cents. Next Tuesday
evening.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

The passage of number of bills for
public buildings in various parts of the
country has caused conservative mem
bers of Congress to sound a warning
against the possibility of the appropria-
tiOns for these and other purposes ex-
ceeding the revenue of the Govern
ment.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
DEATHS

GkA1.-On the 9th inst, nea Green Spring, Mary
Elizabeth, daughter of Wm T. and Mary GRAY
aged years, II months and Il days.
Our daughter is sleeping so free from all pain,
on, wake her not, sweet spirit, to suffer again;
She slumoers 50 soundly, oh, let her sleep on,
her Sunerlngs are all DER, her troubles are gone.
oh' think how our darling bore her aflictiOn in
patience and love,
TIL Cod in his glory sent down from above
An angel that whispered the message of love
close IN the arms OF Jesus from her parents who
lOVed her SO. MOTHER.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

THE TIMES " is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 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 a 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 Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
NOTICE.

A FULL ATTENDANCE OF THE
members of the Duck Creek Hundred
Republican Club is earnestly requested at
their club rooms on Monday evening next.
March 18th, at 8 o'clock. The election OF
officers for the ensuing year will then
occur, together with other business OF
vital Importance. By order,
SANS CATS, President,
j. ED. HoFFECKER, Sec.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
LET NOT THE GUILTY ESCAPE.

MlddletOWn Transcript DEM
If fraud exists let it be exposed; let
not the guilty escape just punishment.
Investigate without regard to party
lines. The people pay for all services
rendered. and are entitled to full value
and perfect honesty. If an investiga-
ton can be had which will do good,
the people will be thankful for it.
Every office holder is responsible to the
people. He is the servant of the people
not their master. Exact from him the
service for which he is paid as much as
you would from any other laborer
whom you hire.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
PUBLISH LEVY COURT RECORDS.

-. IODHIoH LEV COURT KEcORDs.
Milford Chronicle Rep)
The story of robbery by and political
disgrace of former county official of
Sussex, which has startled the people
OF Delaware this week, is mortifying to
state pride, and sad blow to the old
addition, division and silence rule, un-
der which the affairs of each county in
Delaware have been conducted. The
entire proceedings relating to the
county finances should be published at
least annually in the newspapers of
our county that those interested THE
taxpayer) may know what is being
done.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
Mi es' Nerve and Livsr Pill.

.. An important discovery. They act on
liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new principle. They SPEEDILY
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver
piles and constipation. Splendid for men
women and children, Smallest, mildest
sur9st; 30 doses for 2j cents. Samples free
at j. w. Denneys.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
Opinions as Extracted from the Public
Press.
NO ExC11sE Eop wDo,,o ,,,,,,,o,

NO EXCUSE FOR wRoNG-DoING.
Dover Delawarean Dem.)
1t is very small minded man who
justifies corruption and wrong.doinp
by his party or his associates because
some other party or persons have done
wrong, and not been sentenced to the
whipping post.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
THE LEGISLATURE AND COURT.

IIII7 I3EOIoI1AI . RE AND COURT.
Peninsular News (Rep)
The suggestions of Chief Justice
COmegys that Sessions of the General
Assembly be limited to sixtv davs and
that they pass laws prohibiting rail.
roads from giving free passes are wise.
10 these suggestions we wish to add
another; namely, that the next General
Assembly pass law recurring the
Judges to hold court hours per day.
This would prevent the Judges from
adJournlng court to attend weddings
and other Notifications, and save that
50 per day for extra sessions.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

AURAND-PARVIS.-O March 4th. at the Pres
oylerian mOnse in Dover, by Rev J. +. stone
elpher' Almond w. Aurand and Miss Laura !.
faTVis, both of East Dover hundred
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

AT no time in the history of the
State have the farmers been so active
IN public matters or rather, matters
that pertain to their interest in a pub
lie way, as at the present time. Here
tofore they have been the wheel
horses they seem now the lead
horses, champing the bit nervously,
impatient for the word of organized
authority ''to CO." The feeling seems
to be simultaneous throughout the
state, manifestly so in New Castle
and Kent counties, actively stimu-
lated by the low price of products and
high taxes growing out of our complex
political system.
The action of the late Farmers meet
ing in Dover (which we publish entire
on our first page has the authority of
q legal investigation of our public ex-
penditures, which mainly comes out
of the pockets of the farmers. 1t de-
serves a careful reading on the part
Of every one who cares to know what
goes with his hard earned money in
the way of taxes. We do not want to
do away with improvements: we want
to keep up with our sister States in
this regard and to do so, an investi.
CATION Of their financial affairs shows
that we can we'll initiate them by hav.
ing a less expensive system and was tt
of such a large amount in per cents to
collectors and county officers before
reaching the real object itself. A
careful reading Of the report of DR.
Ridgely, lawyer Fulton and others
will show where the farmer is inter
ested in these matters.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
WHAT is SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE SHOULD
BE SAUCE FOR THE GANDER.
Laural Cor. Phila Press (Renl

/.
BE SAUCE FOR THE GANDER.
Laural Cor. Phila. Press (Rep.)
Less than two months has elapsed
since the Delaware Superior Court
decided that the tax collectors were
not obliged to receive moneys from an
agent of the taxables. This decision
coming from Democratic Bench
created great enthusiasm in the Demo-
cratic camp, as it was intended to assist
the Democrats in their game of dis
franchisement of Republican voters
These rejoicing Democrats had entirely
forgotten that Sussex county was under
the dominance of the Republicans for
the first time since the war, aud that
their own medicine might be given to
them.
The Republicans, under the manage.
ment of Joshua Marvel and George r
Smith. directed the collectors to adhere
strictly to the decision of Chief Justice
Comegys. This they have done. and
the result is Il tremendous howl of
condemnation and Indignation from the
Democrats. The son Of Collector Rig-
gin, of Laurel District, had to seek pro-
lection from the mob in a sources office
while at Delmar, simply because he
refused taxes from an agent of the man
he did not know. The elder Riggin was
chased nearly ten miles by an angry
mob clamoring for receipts.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

When baby was sick, we gave her CastOria
Mhen she was Child, she cried for CaStOriA
When she became Miss, she clung TO Castoria
"hen she had children. she gave them CaStCnA
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
THE MARKETS.
GRAIN.
PRODUCE.
FOR RENT.

Store House on Main St.
Also, Two Desirable Houses on North
ST., and one on Mt. Vernon st.
febl2,tf WM. NJ. BELL.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
The New Organ.

The finishing touches have been put
upon the new organ built by c.. S.
Haskell, of 1920 Kater ST., Philadel-
phia, for the Asbury Methodist Episco
pal Church, and nothing now remains
to be done but to attach the water
motor. As the organ is an uncOmmonly
fine one, something more than a pass
ing notice may be of interest to our
readers, hence we give the following
scheme and detailed description:
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

The Kent County Farmers Insti-
tute held another meeting last week
at Milford, attended by about 20I rep-
resentatiYe citizens of the county. in
cluding some from Sussex. They dis
cussed number of things pertaining
to husbandry. J. J. Rosa explained
the proper way of packing asparagus,
berries and fruit, sending only the
best and in new baskets. In straw
berries he, recommended that stems a
quarter to half inch be left on the
berry. ]. G. Brown endorsed new
baskets and new crates, and said they
would make three trips in season.
Mr.. Woodall, Capt. Rice and Charles
Barker recommended the long basket,
but A. W. Slaymaker objected to them
because the farmer does not get them
back.
DR.. Pratt thought market could be
opened for our products by personal
investigation that in some of the large
sections they did not know that sweet
potatoes .grew in such quantities in
Delaware. Charles Barker said that
in the Northern markets sweet pota.
toes brought from $1.35 to S1.4O pei
basket: only 60 cents could be got
here, and wanted to know who got the
profit
J. Alex. Fulton, Esq, said not hall
was done that could be in finding 3
market for our fruit: that a friend o.
his had bought car load of peaches al
Dover for 81 go per basket and shipped
them to Greensburg, Western Penn.
sylvania, and cleared 500 above al
expenses. A. N. Brown said that 4
Delaware farmer received 40 cent
more than any other because h,
shipped only first class fruit. Mr.
Hall, Of Hartford, had sold l7.Ool
baskets Of peaches at from 81 so I,
$3.50, while Delaware fruit onl,
brought from rs cents to $1.5O.
Rev. j.. S. Willis thought the firm
with the best financial backing wer
rot always the most profitable to shil
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
CUNNING AFTER THE sHERIFF's EMoL-
UMENTs.

CUNNING AFTER THE sHERIFF's EMOI.-
UMENTs.
Every Evening tDem)
This is a simple question of lesseninp
expenses. If the rate is lowered 10
cents per day it means a saving of
81, ITO per year to the tax PAYERS and
retrenehment must begin somewhere
and IN some way. If the cry of poll
ties" is to stand in the way there will
never be any retrenchment. This ne.
tltlon Is being numerOusly signed bv
the best citizens of New Castle county
without respect to politics. The names
of Republicans and Democrats are in
termingled thereon; many of whom
are Keeping their own tables we'll at a
cost of considerably less than 80 cents
per head per day and who can see no
good reason why they shonld continue
to be taxed to keep up exOrbitant rates
Tor prison iOod-pOlitiCs or no politics.
These men are in earnest and thew
don't wish to be imposed upon anv
longer, no matter what party runs the
county. If there is politics" in this
item of retrenchment, where are YOU
going in to 1ut down taxes without
running against the same bugbear ?
The county has gotten the cost of feed
ing the inmate of the almshouse and
the insane asylum down to about Al
cents per meal, according to the grand
jury's report, and does any one imagine
that they are not better fed than the
inmates of New Castle jail? Suppose
the taxpayers had been frightened off
by the cry of politics" from enforcing
economy on the trustees of the poor?
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
MARRIAHrs

Side Bracket, and Extension Lamps
at J. B. CoOper's.
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
SCHEME OF ORGAN.

Two Manuals, compass &C to a3, SO
notes; and Pedals, compass CCC to p. q
notes
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12
No. 1890.
RERT0}IRST ,,IY,T OF THE 6CIS0sNPIT1EQpHlS 9fE

BANK" at Smyrna. in the State of Delaware,
az the close of business. February 18th, 1880
RESOURCES. -o
Loans and discounts
III 81 BONDS tO secure circuIatiOn.,....... 50OOOO0
Due from aDprOypd reserve agents....... 17,55O.46
Due from other National BANKS ... 2lS5 .Sy
Real estate. furniture. and fXtures...-.. lOU00'e0
Biils az other Ranks 4O750
Fractional paper currency nickles ana oo5 Il
%5o s5
legal tender notes 10,267W
redemption can 9G IN %h " n treasurer 25OOO
Total ..................... .Ssl2,O2OO9
LIABILITIES. ooooono
Capital stock paid s0o0SSS s00SSSS
Surplus fund O01e %
Undivided e0o900
National Bank notes Outstandlng...'.. ,aao0'SSSsS
Individual deposits subject 70 check. 4zV ~, "a
Due 10 other National Banks.......-..'.. o'OVl.-s
To,., .ssi2O0Os
STATE OF DELAwARE, COUNTY OF KENT, s.: A,t
IN. F. Wilds Cashier Of the above named " trne
do sOlemnly swear that the above statement Is uN'
20 the best ofmy knOwledff 81 ..asss
Subscribed .. s.S and sw9': Ss s1li' sPf NJ B
At . :'s.S oasRoAss .sl' 3
~
Smyrna times., 1890-03-12

BANK" at Smyrna. in the State of Delawa
at the close OF business, February 2Sth, 1890
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1890-05-07
THE WAITER STOOD ACHAST.
a Comedy of Errors Enacted i'll wash
ington Restaurant.

A good story in which two distin-
guished Louisianians, and Il no less
distinguished Georgian, figured some
what conspicuously in o restaurant
in Washington, D. c., q short time
ago, was related to d newspaper
man. The Louisianians were
Hon. Thomas J. Semmes and 4Ir.
James Legendre of this city, and the
Georgian was Hon. Ben Hill, son Of
the late senator, and himself a prom
inent Georgia politician The party
were en- route to New York city to
attend the centennial of the Supreme
Court of the United States.
On the arrival of the tram at
Washington, d. c., tho usual time
for breakfast was announced, and
Messrs. Semnes and party, taking
advantage Of the opportunity thus of
fered, hastened to the nearest res
taurant. Each ordered as his taste
and inclination prompted, and set
tied his own account. Messrs.
Semmes and Hill attacked the bill Of
fare to the extent of 81, and Mi.
Legendre contented himself with q
75-cent meal.
Breakfast ended, the three gentle
men each handed the waiter silver
dollar exact amount of money
due by AIessrs. Semmes and Hill.
twenty-five cents were due Iegen-
dre, however, and this amount the
waiter returned to him on his tray.
Nh. Legendrc had enjoyed his break
fast and, being in Il good humor, he
replaced the quarter on the tray to
tip the waiter.
The waiter, placing the money il
glass on his tray, passed in to Nh.
Semmes as a gentle reminder Of what
was expected OF him. Nh. Semmes
was, however, busily conversing with
his friend, Mr.. Hill, at the time, ,andi In an
absentminded sort Of way quietly ap-
propriated the tip money under the
impression, no doubt, that it was his
change. The waiter was dulnbfound-
ed, and AIr. Legendre, somewhat EN-
balrassed, beckoncd to him and
dropped an additional quarter on the
tray to sootAe his feelings. This the
waiter passed to Mr. Hill with the
hope that he at least, had caught
on and that Mr.. .Semmes might final
ly be brought to Il knowledge OF his
mistake. But he again made a seri-
Gus error. Mr.. Hill dealt with the
tip money just as AIr. Semmes had
done in the first instance and the
conversation proceeded in the ordi.
nary way.
NJ. Legendre was already out so
cents in the scheme, and was conse-
quently not further inclined in that
direction. and before the waiter could
recover sufficiently to explain the
mistake the three strangers left the
restaurant and were on their way to
New York.-New Orleans Times
Democrat --,-,---