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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

AN INLAND waterway from Long
Island to the Mississippi river is the
last project for Commercial transpOrta-
ton. In April paper was read be-
lore the Philadelphia Engineers Club,
by Spencer G. McCOrkle, of the U. S.
Coast and Geodetic survey. In OctO-
Der this was followed by another from
John c Trautwine. Later, commit
tee consisting of Capt. McCOrkle, Ru-
dolph Herring, J. Foster Crowill and
Prof. Haupt, of the University of Penn
sylvania and Lieut. Swift of the U. s.
Navy, has been appointed, who, sitter
careful study of the subject, will
memorabilia Congress.
Captain McCorkle's idea, and it had
been endorsed by many eminent en-
gineeFs who have given the matter
careful and earnest consideration, is
that nature has provided a series~-0f
inlets, bays and sounds along the At
lantic coast, which should be utilized
Grant favored the plan, and in support
Of it said that "such route along our
coast would be of great value at all
times. and of inestimable value in case
of foreign war" and that mature has
provided the greater part of the route,
and the obstacles to be overcome
are easily within the skill of the
engineers"
This land-loeked route would be for
light draft vessels, and would be es
pecially valuable for local trade be.
tween coastwise cities. In case of war
this route would afford a means o.
communication between the coast cit
les and the carrying of supplies, and
at the same time American vessels
would have an advantage in frinl
from still veterinary of the inlet
ha..E eep water-while the enemy
vessel would be in the open sea-
Briefly outlined, the route from New
York city to Charleston would pSa
through Raritan bay and up the R1u
tan river to New Brunswick, N.
through the Raritan and. DelaVar,
canal to BordentOwn, N. j.; down th'
Delaware river to Delaware City
through the Delaware and Chesapeake
canal TO Chesapeake bay; down thi
bay to Norfolk, Va; from Portsmouth
loppOsite NOrfOlk) up Southern rive
and through the Albemarle and Chesa
peake canal, North Landing river
Currituel sound. a short canal and tn
North river into AlbemaFle and PIN
leo sounds; and thence through Cor
sound TO Beaufort and MOOrehead City
n. C.. thence by sheltered inlets, Of
which some work would be required
to Cape Fear river, N. c., and iron
this point by q series of streams en-
bays and sheltered inlets aided b
canals, existing and contemplated, I
Charleston, s. g.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

'NS "nAeC hNoe uuW al OHot i0tufiidi
express confidence of their success

ing white heat aud all tbs eea,i 5is1ssh.
express confidence of their success
It Is thought there will be considera-
BILE trouble in seating the members of
the House because of the large prepon-
derance of democrats.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has es-
tabiished a new ferry from Jersey City
to New York. and has spent 81 600, 900
in improving its terminal facilities in
the former city.
Governor Robert j. Reynolds yes
terday granted a pardon for Francis
Gibson who had served a little over
five weeks of six months sentence
in Jail for assaulting Policeman Samuel
T. Brown.
Senator Sherman has written to the
Ohio republican committee proposing
that the Legislature of Ohio elect a
United States Senator in place of Mr..
Brice, just as though IA vacancy existed
and allow the person so elected to
conduct IL contest before the Senate for
| the seat.
There is tremendous gain of grain
laden vessels in Buffalo harbOr, the
amount of grain afloaJ being estimated
at 100000 bushels. The elevators
are full and the railroads have short
supply of cars. If the grain is not
moved more rapidly than ut present
much OF the tonnage in port will be-
compelled to lay up with the cargoes
intact.
A large meeting of both Democrats
and Republicans was held in st. Paul,
on Saturday, at which it was unani.
mOusly voted to invite the Democratic
National Convention there. The
Chairman was authorized to appoint a
committee of 100 to have full charge OF
the matter. This committee is to
complete the guarantee fund of $50,OOO
The firm of Field, LindIey, Wiech.
ers Il Co., bankers and brokers, New
York, of which Edward NJ. Field, son
OF Cyrus w. Field, i the head, made
an assignment to Charles w. Gould
The assignee stated that Edward W
Field, who managed the affairs of the
firm, is mentally broken down and thai
no statement of the business could be
obtained from him. Outside report!
placed the firms Indebtedness as high
as 81 100000. There was also much
talk of suits concerning securitie,
alleged to have been rehypotheeated
The trustee has failed to find any
; assets.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
The McGaw Cannery

Sheriff Cole sold the canning factory
Of Al. N. McGaw & Bro, with contents
and other personal property, on Mon
dav. The things sold in the main at
about the estimates put on them by the
creditors. The sale amounted TO about
IS 600, the executions Of the two sisters
oftbe membersOf the firm being $4I6e7.
This will leave little after the expenses
ara taken out for the other creditors,
whose claims aggregate about $4,000,
Including a judgment Of $4,000 OF
Tbos. Roberts & Co., their commission
IN.
The building and canning machin-
was knocked off to Tschudy 4
d 81 1876. This was considera-
han the cost. The 200 cases
brought nearly city
he tin and many
Ne fate Of the fac.
interests the
it will be
Srm that
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

GENERAL BUTLER's forthcoming
book will be one of the largest histOr-
ical autObiOgraphies ever published.
1t will contain one thousand large
pages, printed upon high grade paper
and illustrated with several hundred
wood engravings. 1t will be published
in English, German and French. The
best artists are now employed ON the
work. The Dickinson Type Foundry
is casting type especially for it. The
Typography and press-wOrk will be by
the Barta Press, of Boston, the first
edition to be not less than 10000, pro.
baby double that number. The gen.
eral and exclusive agent for Delaware
is John G. Bryant, 5O6 King street,
Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
How TO Succeed In Life.

The TRIBUNE will also continue the series Of
articles to Young Men and Women DoDraS ~ 20
men who, beginning life themselves with few
advantages, have nevertheless succeeded honors
Oily and brilliantly. Il will also reply to ones
IonS as 70 what Young men and women s6ould
DO to succeed in life, under the particular cir
eumstAnces in which their lot In life ia cast
Inc replies will be written under the direction
OF Roswell q. HOrr, whose Familiarity with
American life and opportunities and whose deem
ana cordial sympathy with all who are strug.
gllng under adverse circumstances, promise 10
III axe the replies practical and satisfactory
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

DURING the active time of filling the
cellars with coal in October, one of our
citizens remarked that in twenty five
years such thing as coal deliveries at
your house, with its consequent litter,
noise &C., would be numbered among
the things of the past. and that the
houses of Smyrna would be heated in
a much more easy and pleasant way.
They are already beginning to work
on this line in Chester. The ADVOCATE
of that town says: 1.-THE best steam
heat in Chester is that furnished by
the Steam Heating Company. 1t is
always on tap, and ready for work,
whether little or much is needed.
When our people are educated up to
its many advantages, the company
will have many more customers than
it has at present. In talking with
those who have it in their Offices and
homes. all express themselves highly
of its comfort, cleanliness and conven
fence. The only drawback is that pay
day sometimes catches them wheT
they are not ready for it. But then
coal bills have to be paid too"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Vt news from China indicates
ling of another civil war in
The rebellion in the north of
in which a number of priests
i've Christians have been killed,
20 have for its end the driving
PRESENT Emperor of China from
and the placing of a Chinese
IN the throne. The present
a Manchurin, whose ancestors
China in 1914 and placed upon
e the son of their leader.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

.nIner & Bro, 1891.
u REPUBLICAN, NEWSPAPERS,
The Tribune for 1892
Roswell q. HOrr ON the Tariff

Inc Republican party. triumphant In $50,
wherever national issues were at stake Ta,s,ts
SggreSsiVely and bravely the fight for 800 IT,
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, the ablest Inosi reliot ne
SiG t pest % 9o 6eBuollcGn papers leads the yay
witty orator, will contribute in THE TeIsrv KS h'
Telinsrksole articles on the Tariff Reciprocitv
coinage and the Currency. These tones are III
understandable; the Republican Doficv in 81
gstd 70 all Of them is right, patriotic and imDre9
nsDle; out dust has been thrown in the PEOPLES
eyes and the air has been filed with 10 a.,
lying and tricky Tarif-Reformers the Inn
t USE prints from one to five exceedingly enter
questions. ''''"s THESE
MT. HORT begins at the beginning Of every sinh.
Ject' ana makes it so clear that everyone can M,
ueiSIshd ana no one can answer him. Ask snv
Heish0or what he thinks Of Mr. Horr's Whiting;
ne WI! IelI you that they are genial, clear en-.
ter5Alnlng and perfectly unanswerable A sne
crafty u made OF answering all questions asked
~ good faith, on the Tariff Reciprocity CoInsos
me currency, and the projects OF the Farmers'
Ailahce. The TRIBUNE is the best national Re.
during 1892 paper
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

In addition to the regular two pages q week OF
now 70 run farm and make it pay, there will
ne, curing lo92. special papers on :" Hot House
Lambs" " Model Farms Tobacco RAISING
sugar BeetF Fancy High Priced Butter MAY
ing, care OF Bees Market Gardening" Live
branches of American farming. '''''
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
! SMYRNA TIMES.
SMYRNA, DeI.,
lnesday Afternoon, Dec. 2, 1891

TIMES" is published every Wednesday
ernoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
0prietor, at Smyrna, Del.
2Ms-sUBscRIPTION-One year, strictly in ad-
uce, $3.50; if not paid in advance, 500. No
er discontinued until all arrears are paid
vat the option Of the Publisher.
VTIsEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
Cents line for the frstinsertion sub
Insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
scOunt made to quarterly, semi-annual
ly advertisers.
YNO TICES will be charged Five Cen
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

THANKSGIVING services were held
Thursday in the Episcopal and Meth
odist churches. Rev. G. w. Dame
preached in the former and Rev. G. G.
Adams, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, in the latter, an interesting
sermon from Isaiah, iv, 2: Wherefore
do We spend money for that which is
not bread, and you labor for that which
satisfeth nOt2 Hearken diligently
un.o me, and eat We that which is good
and let your soul delight itself in fat
ness" During the evening the Pres
byterian Sunday School held its usual
Thanksgiving Anniversary - music,
concert reading, the Inner Temple
an allegorical representation, offering,
Superintendent report, etc. The
heavy rain that was falling and thC
"Deestrict Skulen which came off an
hour later described elsewhere) pre-
vented the usual full audience.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

% =, , 4I14st stHu 171geE lis. -
liver, stomach and bowels through the
merUes. A new discovery. Dr. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliOusness, bad taste
torpid liver, piles, constipation. Unequaled
for men, women, children. Smallest, mild
est surest so doses, % cts Samples free
at j. Wesley Denney's drugstore.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Stephen q. Ryan, formerly a large
dry goods merchant, Of Atlantis, Ca
went to jail at Atlanta, Saturday night.
The Supreme Court of Georgia decreeS
that he should pay bis creditorg sF~
600 or go to Jail for an. indef-
iod. He claimed that he b
fortune in betting and oue
ton.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

JAS. f. STEWART, residing on farm
of A. l.. Hudson, near BrenfOrd, died
on Friday last in the 49th year of his
age. Mr.. Stewart was an industrious,
quiet man, Obliging as neighbOr and
we'll thought of by his acquaintances.
He first came from down the state to
work at "WoOdlawn" as a farm hand.
He showed by his industry and relia-
bility that he had the quality in him to
succeed, and had been advancing ever
since. But few men who have started
with nothing but the labor of their own
hands have succeeded better than he.
He had never been sick before in his
married life. and the blow to his wife
and family comes therefore with the
greater force. He leaves a widow
and nine children ranging all the way
from infancy to some eighteen years Of
age. His remains were inferred on
Sunday in the Odd Fellows Cemetery
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
WANTED.

A DRUG CLERK to take charge of
Drug Department and assist in general
merchandise store. Good wages.
ROBT. BUCK,
Rockland P. o.
1223t New Castle Co., Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

The contractor Tor putting in the
steam heating apparatus IL the public
school building, has not turned it over
to the commissioners yet. He went to
Wilmington on Saturday, not returning
until Monday noon, and there was con-
sequently no school that day. The
heat on Tuesday morning was suffi-
cient for all the rooms but the Princi-
pals-a room that under all circum-
stances seems hard to heat. Much
lost time has been caused a part Of
the school by imperfect heating, and il
is to be hoped the steam arrangement
will be made to remedy all defects.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Hardcastle& Jones on W..
dwelling is being erected.
Rev. w. M. Strayer, President
Marylany Annual Conference, prea,
at the different appointments OF Cl
ton Circuit the past week.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

WE are sending ship loads of apples
to England just now, and they bring
better prices over there than the ma
tive varieties. Apples are not the
only articles we send. 1t keeps a
large feet of steamers busy in supply
ing the mother eOuRtry with the good
things we have an abundance of, and
if it wasn't for the fruitfulness of these
once upon a time colonies, the old
mother would be put on short com
mons frequently. But as she sends
her gold in exchange for our oysters,
wheat, corn, cotton and fruit, we
will not complain.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

PARENTS wishing to enter their chill
dren in the lowest grade of the Smyrna
Public Schools should do it at once.
December LIST is the usual time for the
formation of new class, but as school
was closed on that day, it will be
formed on Monday. The next date Of
admission to lowest class will be on
April LIST. Scholars prepared for higher
grades will be admitted at any time.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

ALTHOUGH Christmas is some weeks
off, those who have learned to make
an intelligent use of the customs that
have grown up about the holiday sea-
son have already begun their prepare
tions to make it an enjoyable season
for their friends. Gft-giving as a
mere custom has nothing to recon-
mend it, but the custom may be hal
lowed if observed in the proper spirit.
If one desires to testify his affectiOnate
remembrance of friend he naturally
takes the opportunity to do so in the
holiday season. He gives because he
wants to give; the only part that Gus
tom has in the matter is that of deter
mining the time of giving. What shall
he give is an important question, and
his sincerity may be gagged by the
way in which he answers it. He should
be a thoughtful giver, and therefore he
should begin to think about it long be-
fore the occasion.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

The Ladies' Mite Society of the M.
E. Church, at their last meeting unan.
imously voted an expression of thanks to
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker, and
their assistants, to all who took part in
the exercises, and to the Drug Stores
of the town for their kindness in sell
ling seats in connection with their re-
cent entertainment in the Opera House.
Dec. LIST, 1891. By the Secretary.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

FEBRUARY 1892, will have % days; il
other words, 1892 will be leap year.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

J.E. JARDINE has bought the dwell
ling of Chas. J. Allen on South Street.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
For Old Soldiers.

FGr veterans Of the war there will be page a
week Of war stories. answers to Questions newS
ana gossip. Mrs. Annie Whittenmyer will sup
ply an interesting column of news Of the W, K.
- - lhE lkIBUHEs War Stories of the past year
nave never been surpassed for thrilling interest
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

L. o. WALKERS show cases look as
if he was prepared for Christmas.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

OUR toy and other dealers in holiday
notions have already commenced lay
ing in their Christmas goods. They
will be in greater variety this year
than ever before. The Behmler store
has a large stock,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

AN informal ball was given in the
Opera House Friday evening. The
Arion Orchestra furnished the music.
Among those present were: William
s. Colpitts and wife, Clayton; Mrs.
Charles Allen, Mr.. G.. Davis Brown,
Philadelphia; Misses Mabel Thompson,
Margaret Blackirton, Alice Spruancer
Nettie Tschudy, Sue Culbreth, Kate
Tschudy, Edith Collins, Florence Hall
Nan Honecker. Minnie Allen, Maia
Farrell, Cora Tschudy. The gentle
men were Messrs. L. o. Waller, Her
vey p. Hall, Harry HURT, r. d. Hof
fsckeT, Jr., w. @. Warren, Hironl
Denney, Prank Bailey, Daniel Wells
Woodlawn Hackett, Frank Strickland
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Joseph E. Carter, between work in
Smyrna and Clayton, has his time fully
employed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

The farmers are nearly all don e
husking corn, unless we except the
big crops in White Hall and the other
Necks. The cold weather of this week
will hurry up the hog killing, the next
thing in order prior to long winters
rest.
THURSDAY morning dawned cloudy
and threatening, but that did not deter
number of gunners from starting Out
to try their luck. They must have
had a poor day for about 10 a. M, a mod
crate rain began to fall setting il
strongly after one and continued
throughout the day.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

PRICES of corn are SO irregular in
the various markets for this cereal,
farmers in the vicinity of CheswOld are
at sea as to the price that ought to be
established at home consequently
they are holding their crops.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

The protracted meeting that was
kept up for several weeks at the
Methodist Church, was suspended on
Sunday until the first of the year. In
Guiding ten at the Landing Chapel,
some thirty conversions will be re-
ported to Conference.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Families will value the pages devoted to
Questions and Answers Household Decora-
ton, Home Interests" Cooking KNITTING
and Crochet Young Folks" and the Fashions
=, great edi torial page will be printed. and tc
non l9Telgn letters, book reviews travels check
ers ana chess and fun abundantly supplied
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

DEALERS in eggs are paying 26 cents
per dozen for them, but the tendency
in market is to a lower price, nOtwith-
standing the near approach of the great
holiday. When eggs get above %
cents q dozen housewives drop to
about half the quantity in the family
cooking, causing a much larger supply.
Besides, many people have been pre-
serving then for their own use in lime
or some other way, or to have them
to put on sale. There is also, we are
told, evidence of lower price on pOul-
try. Those who bought turkeys here
for the Thanksgiving market, unless
they had special place to put them,
could not have made much for they
sold in the Philadelphia market at the
same price they were purchased at
here-16 cents per pound.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

WEEKLY, 81. SENI-WEEKLY, 81 Free for the
rest OF 1891, to those subscribing now FOR 1892
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
FOR RENT.

ADWELLING ON SOUTH STREET,
modern mprOVements-gas, hot and cold
water, bath room, water closet, etc.
Apply to
MRS. H. G. BUDD.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

The average age of marriage license
applicants is constantly increasing.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

THIS is the season of the year when
a man who owns now or ever did own
a bird dog, likes to sit around the fire
in public places and tell of the wonder
full qualities of his favorite hunter.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

THE ladies of the NJ. e. Mite Society
have well earned a reputation for
skillfal fnanceering. While festivals
we're a popular entertainment they
formed their Thanksgiving evenings
entertainment, but they varied with
the popular mood and wisely, as the
1925, clear Of expenses COVERED into
their treasury on Thanksgiving even
ing, will testify. Two years ago the
Mite Society assumed 81 900 of the
cost of improvements on the church (;
q payment Of $3.50 was made yesterday
leaving 2 balance of 1925 yet to be
met.
SUNDAY was a cold, gray, raw day
making people hug about the stove,
giving US a clear morning. Monday
with the thermOmeter marking 15o, a
low point for November. but 1t has
since moderated, In this latitude a
cold wave rarely amounts to more than
q reasonable excuse for laying in an
additional stock of heavy clothing; but
on the Western prairies and along the
great lakes things are very different,
Saturday Minnesota had q l0e below
zero temperature, end in Western
New York the spoY was six inches
deep Old Boreas has come With Bit
ter and killing frost at bis heels,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

to kill hOge =
intends to unhal % road gate 80
that all the visitC an come that want
to.
Extra meetings at the NJ. P. Church
at Leipsic are in progress. So greet
has been the zeal shown, that Pastor
Wright conducted the services on Sat-
. nrday evening also.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

REV. R. K. STEPHENSON commenced
his revival meetings at Bethel last
Sunday evening.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02
Smyrna and Vic1n1Uy.

WINTER comes in with skating on
the small ponds for the boys.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

"IF that's turkey yer given nae"
said a tramp haughtily to housewife,
take it away, for l amt eat nOthin'
but turkey this week. Just give me
some plain bread and butter"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

Send for terms to agents and raise a club for
The TRIBUNE ~
Subscriptions.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

r. p. MASON, who spent week at
the hotel de Cole in Dover, speaks in
the highest terms of the fare. He says
Coles pOne was as good as pound cake,
and that the meat and cabbage were
splendid. Altogether he was rather
pleased with the table de 'hOte.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-02

THE Clayton Call, which has hereto
fore been set up and printed entirely
at home, comes to us this week with
its outside pages made up of electro
type matter from the city.