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Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THE Stars and Stripes, it is decided,
are to wave 1920 above the ground
during the Worlds Fair, from an Amer
lean Tower. The structure will hold
more than $4,000 persons at one time,
and two of the many elevators are to
start directly from the ground and run
more than a thousand feet up, directly
to the lookout landing. The width of
the tower at the foundation level is to
be 440 feet in each direction. After
long negotiations, the Keystone Bridge
Company, in which Andrew Carnegie
is interested, has made offers in writ
ing that are satisfactory to the promo
tiers.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
The Decision in the Will Case

The Decision in the Will Case.
The Seminal in commenting on the
decision of Register Cooper in the
Cummins will case says:
The Democracy of Delaware have
long commended that our mode of Sc
Letting the Judiciary was the best. as
it kept the Judges from the hurly burlv
OF politics and made them independent
in their decisions. No case that has
been tried in our courts has been SO
good chance to test the merits of this
appointing power, as the one Just de.
clded by probate Judge COopef. While
there were no politics in it, yet it was
between members of family of the
Democratic faith and the attorneys
also of that faith. So that the Judge
had to choose between members of his
own political family. As it was a
question of fact and not of law. one set
of attorneys cOhtended that it should
90 70 the Jury, as has been the uniform
practice IN al such cases the other
attorneys commended that not the PRO
bate Judge but the Superior Judges
were the competent authority to deal
with the question. The workings of
the appointing power were disclosed
in the case. Messrs. Wolcott and
Ridgely did not recommend Judge
Cooper for his present position, while
the other parties did. He decided in
favor of those who bad recommended
him to Office, leaving Messrs. Wolcott
and Ridgely to get along the best way
they can.
About the merits of the case we
know nothing, but IL any elective Ju-
dietary could be more arbitrary and
show more favoritism in favor of his
party friends than was shown in this
case, it would be hard to imagine it.
The whole fabric of feudal Govern
ment as conducted here by appoint
ments by the Governor should Be done
away with. The public have no show
whatever. 1t is one man power pure
aud simple. A few more doses like
the present one will convert even Mr..
WOlcOtt aud force him to come out on
the side of the people VS.. the appoint
ing pc wer.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

HE three days Convention OF the
w. c. T. U. held in this town last
week, was suspicious in every way.
The over one hundred and fifty dele
gates were mostly here some part of
the time at least, the weather was
bright and exhilarating, the moon
light nights charming, and the ming
ling of those who came and those who
were here, was a season of social
pleasure not the less enjoyable because
to promote great moral and social in
terests. The time was from the first,
thoroughly occupied, and yet there
was a rest, relief to many because a
change FROM the treadmill duties in the
daily routine of life, and though some
additional care to the receivers, there
was a compensation besides that of the
renewal of friendships in the series of
rare evening entertainments. The at
tendance on the latter was unpreceden.
ted. There seemed to be a common
impulse to be present at the evening
entertainments, and the galleries, with
the enlarged space made by the addi-
ton erected for the new organ, barely
made room for the people of all denOm-
nations who were attracted to the
spot-pOssibly over 1000. The first
night the speaking was by the minis
tiers of the tOwn-Messrs. Wilson, Ad-
ans. Smith, Dame, Roe, and Mrs.
Washington, substituted for Mr.. Ste
phenson, temporarily absent. Preced-
ing this was the address of welcome,
by Mrs. Hudson, appropriate and well
phrased, and was responded to by Mrs.
Culbertson, for New Castle county,
and Mrs. Jefferson, of Sussex.
Thursday was also full day, every
moment of the time being occupied.
The entertainment at night with
grand chOruses, to say nothing of
the other music, was inspiring.
Friday was similar to the above, only
needing more hours, the evening again
devoted to fine music and an address
by Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt, that
was but little short of the commanding
address by Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, the
evening before.
A drOpper-in on these conventions
who had seen them in their beginning,
is struck with the great advance made
after the manner of deliberative assem-
blies. They are presided over, work
laid out, motions put and debated, and
business dispatched with as much ce-
lerity in their gentle way, as do the
sterner sex with their bOisteFous meth,
DDS. There were essays and papers on
innumerable subjects, showing surpiis-
ing thought and tact and care. As a
school it is equal, if not superior, dur
ing its short period, to the University
Extension" now growing 80 popular
in the cities. Timid, shrinking WON,
en-, who few years ago, could hardly
rise to second a motion, are now at
home on the floor or on the platform,
making or responding to addresses of
welcome, or presiding at their great
meetings. Another striking feature is
the piles" of work they get through.
They hardly take time to eat, and the
day was never long enough. The
Lords of Creation" might go to one of
these conventions and learn a lesson
from them as well as looking at the
busy bees, and perhaps this is why
nearly all of them are buzzing around
the flower of Female Franchise. which
they soon expect to open its bright
petals.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Oct, 81, 1891.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
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OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

ALL but eighteen of the forty-four
states in the Union, will, in November,
vote some form or other of the Austria
liam ballot. The eighteen states are
Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Lou
isiana, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada,
North Carolina, North Dakota, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Germany without negotiating for
NAL treaty, has removed the prohibi-
ton on American pork, and our Gov
eminent, In consideration thereof, has
left her sugar on the free list. This
opens to US an entirely new market.
and from $l5,0OO,O0O to $4,000, 600 of
American pork will be consumed per
annum, where not q pound has been
taken for ten years. The reciprocity
provision is proving very useful in
fern products.
u Is not often that q map viii give
up ten thousand dollar salary for a
salary of four thousand dollars. Rev
Phillips Brooks did it to become q
bishop.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
FOR RENT.

A GOOD FARM in White ua
Neck now in tenure of Enocb C "a,
row. Possession March 1T, 1893 y a.
Apply to
MRS. MARY HOFFECKFp
Oct. q, 1891. 2t SMYRNA nd
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
LOST.

On Saturday evening, Sl8, betwe..
Hobbs store and the residence ~ ~
Andrew Slsco. Finder will he 70
warded by returning it to
LEE SISCO.
Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
Six Cents Reward.

Runaway from the premise, of the sinh
scrlber on Monday morning. SOM gs,I XII
an an lndentured colored boy named FlMrio,
Votes, aged III years A reward If ~
cents Will be given for his return. aud III
persons are forbid harboring or trusting
nm under penalties of the law
= STEPHEN MINER
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Smyrna ana Vicinity.
CHOICE timothy seed att. b. Coop =.
DIR. VOLTS fall analysis Of ferlil.z IS
will be found in another part of THE
issue.
SEE our stock of Ladies and Misses
Goats and compare prices. L. A. Cot
ton.
The house Of Chas. J. Allen, which
was sold at public sale on Saturday,
was bought by himself at 81 200.
HERMAN KOE's lecture is taking the
tide. Look out for your seats at J.
w. Denney's no extra charge.
Do not forget that the Benevolent
Festival and Entertainment, which
will be held Thursday evening, Octo-
Der 18th. -
A SPECIALITY Of fine grades of under
wear for men and boys. Also q big
stock of medium and cheap at Edward
G.. Wallis T
GRAND Chief Patriarch, Hubert A.
Roop, of Wilmington, paid Mcdonnell
Enc0mpment, No. 2, I. o. o. F., an
official visit last evening.
STACKS on top of stacks. You
would be surprised to see the quantity
of new clothing opened at Edward q.
Walls in the last ten days.
Notwithstanding the corn crop is
large, it is likely to command D good
price. It is well TO remember that the
corn cribs are empty, aud there is no
great surplus from last year to glut the
market. The new corn not yet gather
ed, will be in healthy demand.
L. o. WALLER put in bis teWelry
store yesterday one of the large-sized
6re-proof safes of the Herring patent,
manufactured by Farrell & Co.. Of
Philadelphia, Of which Geo. +. Brown
is agent. Mr.. Waller, in his increasing
business, included in which is large
stock Of fine jewelry and watches.
found the safe he commenced with last
year, entirely inadequate.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
DEATHS

CVdMdIMlNs.-Emma E. Cummins, born March %
iIS s ana died October 18th 1891, daugter OF
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

DON'T forget to enjoy some of the
buckwheat -four, which is beating its
record at Harvey B. Stewards. 4
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

HERMAN Roe in the Opera House
on Friday night. He is always well
come before Smyrna audience.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

WILL Buchanan had horse injured
by hard driving by some one taking
him from his stable Thursday night.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

LAST Thursday the Ox-roast was the
occasion, not the object, of hack-load
and one or two carriage-loads OF roughs
coming up from Dover. The company
seems to have been composed of the
worst element of blacks and whites in a
fraternizing way. They hung about the
nearest saloon until near the close of
the meeting at night, when they made
things howl. They fred off pistols,
wanted to fight and used the most
abOminable language. In some cases
they would hold their pistols to the
heads of men and women and dare
them to move. Finally the people
who were there got past aud away
from them, and having no one else,
got in brawl among themselves. It
MAS between two and three O'Clock
when they finally got off for home.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

A SPECIMEN of growing and ripen-
ing Brandywine raspberries has been
shown us, brought by Mrs. John Helm
old from Pennsylvania.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

For fresh homemade, plain and
nut tafies, call at E. X. Behmler &
/ PRO %
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. T. B.
Megear, Tuesday evening October q.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

CORN husking will be general in a
few days.
FARMERS are nearly done seeding
their wheat.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

brance, a quantity of very excellent
cake, for which the printers return
their thanks and congratulations.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

METHODS that are generally success
full, must have merit for their
foundation.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21
MUSIC.

Miss Emma MutschIechner
=, From the New England Conservat.ry IL v,..
Boston, will receive pupils in pign, i,.i .'l,c
street, smyrna, bel '''-'1 Aain
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

The contract for heating the school
house by steam, was yesterday award
ed by the directors to Mr.. Harry A..
Miller, of Wilmington, who will place
in the building horizontal return tn.
bular boiler, 10 feet long and 80 inches
in diameter, with % 3-inch tubes, 8 ra,
diatOrs of improved pattern in each of
the rooms, and 4 in the Railways.
Mr.. Miller came to us very highly
recommended rs one well-Versed in the
business and thoroughly competent in
every way. The work will be COM
pleted within three weeks from the
beginning and ample security given
tor the satisfactory working of the ap-
paratus in every way. which is expect
ed to make a saving of % per cent at
least in the amount of fuel alone.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

HA! HO! The cunning and fodder
yarn season has about commenced at
Harvey B. Stewards.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

REV. Mr.. WILSON commenced a sea-
son of revival services on Sunday,
which, it is hoped, will grow with the
intervening days. LOvefeast was held
at o'clock at 1870 Rev. J. c. Clark
preached a sermon of much spiritual
force to large congregation in the
afternoon Rev. Grant c. Fuller, in
charge of the Second Methodist
church, in Dover, addressed the united
Sunday-schOOls, and Rev. Mr.. Clark
preached again at night. The meet
ings are being held nightly.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THERE is at the store of Buchanan
& Collins, a very curious formation,
representing a miniature nest with a
duck in it. Some weeks ago a farmer
in the ALLEY" transversely cut
an onion, and laid one section upon
a ledge in the barn. 1t was the inner
part of this that developed a perfectly
shaped duck with colored bill, while
the outer circles assumed the exact
shape of nest.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THE way to build up town is to
give the people of the town your pa
trOnage.
Such is the sagaciOus advice of an
exchange. The proposition is unde.
niably true. and it is also of univer-
sal application.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THERE was considerable disappoint-
ment by the friends of B. B. Allen that
he failed to get the Office OF Prothono-
tary from the Governor.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

f. BECK in our advertising columns,
calls attention to an immense stock of
dry goods, carpets, coats, provisions
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

REV. J. d. REESE, of Blackbird was
belated one night last week at Friend
ship, where he is holding protracted
meeting. He had been spending the
day visiting his parishioners in the
Neck, and after supper the horse was
geared up for him to go to church. In
little while after he started the horse
got into q run and became unmanage-
able. Mr.. Reese pulled as best he
could but with as little effect as pulling
on a post. The animal turned this
corner and that with every wheel
lifted from the ground, met and
knocked the horse to Abraham Staats
carriage fat in the road throwing Mrs.
Stats out, end kept on going. Mr..
Reese finding himself powerless to
check his speed threw down the reins
and swung himself of from the back of
the carriage. The horse reached his
bone in Blackbird fortunately without
a bruise to himself or break to the har-
ness or carriage. u YES found on ex-
animation that the bit was not In his
mouth and the britch- baud had not
been buckled-the whole difficulty re-
suiting from gross parelessness in the
boy who had hitohed him up,
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

A GOOD, all-wool Cheviot, elegant
fitting coat for Ladies, $4.75 at l. A.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Stop, think! Where can you find
just what you want in Fall and Winter
OvercOats and Clothing. Edward G..
Walls is the place. 4
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

The Madam Fry Concert Company,
well known to our citizens, will be at
the Opera House tonight, and How
orth's big show, "On Trip to Ireland"
tomorrow night. This company has
II specialties.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

WM.-E. RIGGS, Jr., came to town as
is the custom Saturday night, and
when LIE came to go home, lOl his
horse and carriage were gone, nor
could dilligent search reveal any
thing Of it's whereabouts. The country
was secured around on Sunday with.
out finding any traces of it. 1t had
evidently been driven off by some one,
who wanted the team to help him on
the way. Well along into the even
ing a gentleman in Blackbird hundred
saw horse and carriage in the road,
with the halter dragging on the ground.
He hitched it, and no one coming, put
the animal up. Both parties were In
search on Monday, an by this means,
Mr.. Riggs regained his lost property.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

The session this morning was Occu-
pied by the conference of workers.
The meeting was conducted by Mrs.
Washington and was a very helpful
one to practical temperance workers.
The exercises consisted of the relation
of actual experiences of the workers
and suggestions of the more expert
enced as to methods.
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers, president of
the Kent County Union, submitted her
report of work of that county.
Miss Thomas, as representative Of
the State "Y's" Mrs. Tillie Sudler.
superintendent of literature; Mrs.
Marion B. Price, superintendent of
juvenile work Mrs. Mary NJ. WolcOtt,
superintendent of legislation, and Miss
Annie W. Sutton, superintendent of
press work, participated in the super
intendent's symposium.
The afternoon session Thursday
opened by devotional exercises con.
Quoted by Mrs. Pennewill, of Smyrna.
In the continuation Of the superinteud-
ent's symposium the participants were ::
Miss MOllie Caldwell, of Frederick.
Mrs, Roberta Matlack, Mrs. N. b.
Smithers, Mrs. q. p. Butler, Mrs. A. +.
McSOrley, Mrs. Mary T. Jakes, hrs.
Mary L. Cox, Mrs. s. E. Slaymaker.
Mrs. Mary H. Hunt.
Mrs. White, the matron of the Will
mington police station, was present
during the season and read an inter-
estlng report of her years work. Mrs.
George s. Capelle and Mrs. Davidson
spoke in hearty appreciation of Matron
Whites work.
Mrs. George s. Capelle was appointed
to represent the Delaware w. G. II. u.
at the Worlds Fair.
The memorial services held during
the afternoon was a very interesting
one.
Mrs. Caroline Il. Williams read a
memorial of the death of Mrs, Laura
L. Fairbanks, Mrs. Culbertson one on
the death of Mrs. Eliza Anderson. the
secretary one on the death of Mrs. A.
Harrington, Miss Caldwell on. Mrs.
Margie Thomas, Mrs. Donnell read q
memorial on the death of Rev. Mr.. Por-
ter, of Newark, written by Prof. Ches-
ter Of Delaware College; Mrs. Duhad-
away proposed memorial tablet in
memory of Mrs. Annie II. Martindale.
well known throughout the State.
The time of the afternoon session, to
which the school teachers of the town
were invited, was occupied by Mrs.
Mary II. Hunt, in an address on
temperance teaching.
The evening session was presided
over by Mrs. Kate Z. Smithers, presi-
dent of Kent County. The choir COM
posed Of the choirs of the several
churches Of Smyrna, uader the leader
ship OF J. Ed. Hoffecker, sang grandly
an anthem, "Gloria.n Mrs. r. II. Mat
Lack hgd charge Of the devotional ex-
ercises. The speaker Of the evening
was Mrs. Mary II. Hunt, Hyde Park.
Mass, National Superintendent OF Sci.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THE two nights festival at Ray
mond's Church last week realized
abO,,t dix
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

HERMAN RoE's lecture is taking the
tide. Look out for your seats at J.
w. Denney's no extra charge.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

w. J. LUCE, of Philadelphia, who
comes around yearly before Thanks
giving, after turkeys, it will be seen by
advertisement, is with us again.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THE immense peach crop is over,
and bananas, oranges, dates, and cram
berries have returned to spend the
winter at Harvey B. Stewards. 4
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

THE house of Chas. J. Allen, which
was sold at public sale on Saturday,
was bought by himself at 81 200.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

SEE our stock of Ladies and Misses
Coats and compare prices. L. A. Cot
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Mrs. L. A. COTToN returned from
Philadelphia yesterday, where she has
been to replenish her stock of Dress
Goods and Ladies' and Misses Coats.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Smyrna ana Vicinity.
CHOICE timothy seed at J. Is. Coop -.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

The good rain of Monday night was
very gratifying to the farmers. The
wheat was terminating slowly for
want of moisture, and few belated
farmers were waiting for it 20 prepare
their ground.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Do not forget that the Benevolent
Festival and Entertainment, which
will be held Thursday evening, OctO-
Der 29th. -
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

STACKS on top of stacks. You
would be surprised to see the quantity
of new clothing opened at Edward q.
Walls in the last ten days. 4
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

A SPECIALITY of fine grades of under
wear for men and boys. Also a big
stock of medium and cheap at Edward
G.. Walls.'
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

Mrs. BOEHMLER & Bro, in addition
to the usual products of the Bakery,
call attention to fresh line of home
made nut and plain tafiies, cakes, etc.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

GRAND Chief Patriarch, Hubert A.
Roop, of Wilmington, paid Mcdonnell
Enc0mpment, No. 2, I. o. o. F., an
official visit last evening.
Smyrna times., 1891-10-21

DIR. VOLTS fall analysis Of fertile IS
will be found in another psrt VI THE
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Under the Cross of st. George" at
the Opera House Friday evening. The
lecture will be accompanied with fine
vocal music by our favOrite singers and
sOlOists.
A SPECIAL m Getting of the Ladies
Benevolent Society" is called for Sat-
urday evening, Oct. "a, at Mrs. T. B.
Megear's. A full attendance is re-
quested. Committees will please report.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-13
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Mrs. John L. Sullivan was baptized into
the Salvation army yesterday.
A guard has been placed over the grave
OF P. t. Barnum. Rumors are afloat that
the body is to be snatehed.
Sundays baseball games: AtSt. Louis
st. Louis, 10; Cincinnati, 9. AtLouisyille--
Louisville, 10; Columbus, g.
Gilbert F. Chinn, Baltimore and Ohio
railroad colored porter Mt Baltimore, has
fallen heir to $50, 600 In Colorado.
Near Pinnacle Springs, Ark, NJ. S. Good,
charged with forgery, killed James p.
Baxter, Nebraska officer who attempted
to arrest him.
Saturdays American Association ball
games resulted: At st. Louis-St. Louis,
13; Cincinnati, 8. At Louisville -CoIum
bus, z; Louisville, 9.
A wall fell upon masons at work In lay
ing foundation wall at Cincinnati, and
Paul Glenn, the contractors 1S-year-old
son, and William Gihsen, SO-year-old
stone mason, wore killed
At Springfield. Mo-, the large brick
building occupied by the Ames Packing
company and the Calhoun Buggy and Inn
plement company was destroyed by fire,
Ths loss viii not fall short Of $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-13

WASHINGTON, April t3.--About four
miles from here, at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, a two quart nitro-glycerine
can exploded, instantly killing Tom
Mounts, Jr., aged 10, and probably fa-
tally injuring his younger brother Will
lam, aged 12. The two boys had found
the can, which they supposed was
empty, and struck it against fence
post, causing terrible explosion. Parts
Of the body of the oldest boy, who was
from the scene Of o tbe ioe acoident' nO Tbs 1ges
younger boy was blown about 150 feet
through the air and was found in an adj
joining orchard. He is internally in
jured.