Smyrna times., 1890-09-24

D., Bishop of the diocese of Delaware,
will start for a two weeks pedes-
trian tour in Virginia.
The Republicans of Little Creek un-
der the leadership of Messrs. Hendrick-
son, Potter and Harrington raised
pole II feet high on Thursday.
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.
William P. Corsa, of Milford, has
been appointed clerk of Chief VanDe-
man of the pOmological division of the
Agricultural Department at Washing
ton. The salary is about $1,000 per
year.
The directors ofthe Conference Acad-
emy have decided to erect ladies,
in connection with the Academy. A
building committee was appointed and
instructed to receive proposals and
award the contract. Bonds will be is
sued to the amount of $4,000 The
building Will cost $4,000.
Mrs. Catharine R. Burton, relict of
The late Benjamin Burton, died at
Georgetown Thursday. Mrs. Burton
was born in Concord, Delaware, on the
Both of September, 1921. She was a
daughter of Major-general Jessie Green
and is a lineal descendent of Helen
Calvert, who came to this country
with Lord Baltimore. She leaves six
Eyes examined tree by Prof. We'll
scientific Optican, 305 Market street
The only exclusive op-
tical establishment in this State. A
celebrated Oculist in attendance daily,
who advises upon all diseases of the
eyes, free of charge. Prof Wells o,
b. P. spectacle is guaranteed to be the
bsst in the world, made only by him
self. Will correct any defect of the
AisiOn and cure headache.
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
from Red Lion, is the Sena-
tors brother.
T. B. Coursey on Saturday last, took
from one of his fish ponds over five
hu ndred carp, ranging in size from q
half grown sun fish to 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 a few
days and place them in the mill pond
at Spring Mills.
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.
MEETING OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS
The third annual convention of the
League OF the state of Del
aware will convene at Wilmington on
October 8 next at 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.
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, J. Francis
Bacon, Esq, secretary, and William
H. Pierson, treasurer.
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 we'll known. The
speakers will be limited to ten min
utes each.
The personal property of the late
Judge Paynter wan sold at admins ira
trix's sale last Thursday. Bidders fol
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 500 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 $96. Houston's reports ais,
brought large prices.-GeOrgetO1Oi
Democrat.
SHERIFF ALIENS LAST WHIPPING