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Deceased.

John Young, one of our elderly citi-
zens, died on Friday afternoon, after a
brief illness in the 73rd year of his age.
Mr.. Young, from early bUyhood main
tanned steady, upright character.
When boy, he was indentured to
John Savin to learn the farming bust
ness. Mr.. Savin dying about the time
he had reached his majority, he made
an engagement to take charge of the
work On the farm at $500 per month.
the rate of farm wages at that time.
and when the nine months were COM
pleted he had taken up only four of
the $4,000 due him. Industrious, hon.
est, reliable, saving of his means, he
was in short time farming for him
self, and about twenty five years ago
bought and resided on a valuable farm
few miles from this town in Black
bird Hundred, retiring from active life
and coming to Smyrna to live nearly
three years ago. He was member of
the Methodist Church, from early life.
enjoying its communion, without ever
taking an ective part in its services.
He leaves a widow and eight children.
all grown. His remains were inferred
yesterday in the Odd Fellows Gene
terry attended by large number of
friends from the town and country.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

THE Morning NeaOs in a long editor
ial on the Courts and Politics" de-
clares that during the past ten years,
mo matter what the question may be
no matter what lawyers may be en-
ptoyed-nO matter what study and in
vestigatiOn these lawyers may apply to
the preparation of their briefs-the
final outcome of the proceeding is
always in favor of the Democrats"
while it says in any other matter nus.
iSess, enterprise, Sc, r6Iss Republicans
talks siiolSading place and their judg-
ment is not questioned. In contradis-
tinction to this it cites the action of
judge Bernard, of the New York Su-
preme Court, an intense democrat,
who was counted on confidently by
Gov. Hill to use his judicial power in
aid of the latter's scheme to secure the
Senate of that State, Judge Bernard
saying he had carefully examined the
action of the Board of Examiners
(under the direction of Gov. HilD and
had ordered their action reversed and
and the certificate given to the Repub-
iican because there was nothing to show
that the ink mark Of a quad" that
had risin in the type had any cOnnec-
ton with intent on the part of the
voter. The Ne1Vs went into this COM
parisOn perhaps with greater earnest
ness because the editor has been Sc
verely criticised for some structures on
justice Cullen in a recent decision in
Wilmington, where the Republicans
adopted the tactics at the last election
that the Democrats had been using
for years.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

BUT few trials of recent years in our
state have been surrounded with
greater interests and come to so well
defined, clear and satisfactory an issue
as the DUPONT barn burners which
commenced a week ago, convicting
VIM. j. Gibbons on Saturday, and pro-
ceeding with the several others with
the same vigOr since. Attorney Gen
eral Biggs, who has convicted more
men under State indictments perhaps
than any predecessor for some years
showed that he had an intelligent and
strong grip on the sire bugs" from the
first, and the charge of Judge Cullen
was noted for its freedom from YER
bosity, points strongly stated, and "ifs"
or DEPOSITS usually given in a charge,
so presented as not to obscure the EVIL
dence to the unframed minds on legal
subjects composing the jury.
The weight of evidence was so strong
against Gibbons, that despite the able
effort Of Attorney Hilles, the jury after
a careful revision of the evidence
reached a unanimous verdict on the
first ballot. The case is remarkable in
showing how far revenge can be car
ried in matters of simple business
changes,-diseharged for good reasons
The trial of the remainder will be fol-
lowed u.. euse interest. and III
every ..-. ....o "Iil be rejoicing thaE
the Messrs. DUPONT had boih ice
money and persistent courage to b.ins
the perpetrators of these crimes to JUS
tice. 1t is expected that the full pen
atty of the law will be meeted OUt to
them.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

TIE question Of the restriction of
the immigration from Europe by the
hundreds Of thousands every year, is
one that is likely to take a deeper
hold on the people in the future than
it has in the past, as men Of all parties
are speaking of it in deprecatory terms.
A labOring man of Wilmington, who
has been exercised on the subject from
his stand point. has addressed an open
letter to Hon. Anthony higgins in the
EOery E0ening in which he says:
Having read your admirable speech
on immigration, directly upon your
return from Europe, and having for
merly held a conversation with you on
the same subject, take the liberty of
addressing few thoughts to You, hop
ing that you may be the pioneer in re-
moving some Of the evils that beset
labor in this country. Many of the
laboring classes have been patiently
awaiting to see if either of the great no
litical parties would move ia the direc-
ton of restricting, if not totally stopping
foreign immigration to this country.
Immense sums of money have been
expended in legislation to protect
American industries, while compare
lively nothing has been done to pro-
tset American labor from 1850, 0O0l five
hundred and fifty thousand foreigners,
who swarm to our shore yearly, and
are received with open arms by govern
ment officials and commissioners, to
take the place of American laborers,
who to-day are walking the streets BY
thousands looking in vain for work BIZ
which they might feed a starving fam
lily. Undoubtedly the government
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Personal.

N. F .Wilds, Grand Master of the
Masonic Fraternity in Delaware. made
the lodge in Milford an official visit.
though unannOunced. on Thursday
resulting in a most pleasant evening
all around. 1t was the occasion OF
their regular Communication and work
in the third degree, the members hav.
Ing further surprise by the visit of 8
delegation from Milton. After the
work in the lOdgeeroom was over. thew
crossed the street to The National
Hotel, where banquet was spread in
the dining-rOOm, followed by post.
prandial speeches by Mr.. Wilds and a
half dozen others, closing with one
from the versatile J. s. Willis.
William ROthwell, formerly of this
place and Middletown, lies seriously
i'll with pneumonia at the New York
Hospital in New York.
Mrs. Carrie Appleton, of Odessa. is
visiting relatives, in town.
Samuel G. Pratt is home from Pitts.
burg for the holidays.
Mrs. Lofand, of Christiana. and
son, Howard Lofand, were guests OF
the family of a. L. Hudson on Sun
day.
Mrs. R. H. Matlack is to give one of
her select bible readings in the KenCon
M. e. Church on next Sunday evening
at 7 o'clock.
Mrs. S. J., Kahn and son, of Phila-
adelphia. are visiting relatives here.
q. II. VanBuskirk, who has been a
salesman for Lewis & Co., has left to
take position with ]. A Cranston g.
Co., of Wilmington, the first of the
year.
Rev. H. s. Thompson and family.
spent Monday night with his mother
in this town.
VIM. M. Lewis is spending q week
cunning down in Virginia.
Miss Florence Hall will visit KEN
balville this week, and attend the
College dance at Newark on Friday
evening.
Frank H. Harper, of Still Pond, Md.
spent last night in Smyrna.
DR.. +. Geo. Walls, of Colorado
Springs, is a guest of his nephew, J. G.
Armstrong, at the Delaware House.
He is on to meet his wife, who has lust
returned from Paris. They may spend
the winter in SMYRNA
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CLAYTON.

VIM. Leinberger who has been in the
butchering business in Clayton for
several years has sold out to W. H.
Pavis, of Milford, who has been associ-
ated with his father in the same bust
ness. Mr.. Leinberger goes to Phila-
delphia.
Frank Reiman, recently residing at
Walkers School House, Familiarity
known as the "bee man." has opened a
store in the building occupied by Colon
Ferguson last year.
Rev. John A. WRght's protracted
meeting at Lei|psic has closed with the
asgGditIOn of As names to the church
roll.
A meeting to be addressed by Rev.
Herman Roe and others, will be held
at Clayton Friday evening to re-organ-
ize the Good Templar's Lodge.
Rev. ]. w. Norris is running a sue
cessful protratced meeting at Downs
Chapel.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

THERE is a growing demand for
strong reliable shapely and genteel
clothing and you can depend on get
ting it at Edward G. Walls. I
J. w. DENNEY, druggist, has the
largest assortment of fancy goods he
ever has offered to the public. Call
and he will take pleasure in showing
them. #
THE Trustees of Bethel Church offer
q reward of $500 for the thieves or
information that will lead to their arrest
for stealing blankets from carriages
there on Sunday night.
The large ana fine show cases which
L. o. Waller has added to his store,
give it decidedly improved business
appearance, and besides they are full
OF attractive goods.
J. B. COOPER is agent for the new
Webster's International Dictionary,
and for the r. S. Peale & Co., edition
of the Encyclopedia Britannica, both
good Holiday gifts. 4
To meet the demands of December
and Christmas trade, an extra stock of
clothing and OVercOats has been put in
at Edward G. Walls. Special prepare
ton has been made for the boys. T
EDWARD SHEPPARD whose shooting
by u woman was noted in our last
issue was carried to his fathers near
Queenstown on Friday, and is reported
to be in bad way, the bullet still re.
naming in the leg, above the knee.
L. o. WALLER hasthe finest stock of
gents and ladies solid gold watches
jewelry, silver and plated ware that
was ever sold in Smyrna. Give him
a call before purchasing your holiday
goods.
E. G. WALLS had his large bay win
dow broken Ia Saturday evening about
8 o'clock. A crowd of men were
standing in front and in tusling and
pushing each other, one fell ia the win
dow breaking the large pane ofglass.
WE are indebted to John T. Jakes,
of Wyoming, for a couple of japanese
persimmOns from prolific tree in his
garden. According to directions they
were eaten like peaches, with sugar
and GREEN, and found quite palatable.
ARLINGTON's Minstrels, who come
under the auspices of the Athletic
Association, will be at the Opera
House tomorrow night, and the AssO-
citation would like them to have good
house. They are commended as first
class in their line.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

The Philadelphia Record Almanac for 1892 L
on our table, and is fully equal 10 It's predeces
eOra 81 the vast amount Of useful information
and valuable records which u contains.
Any one not knowing just what books 10 get
for Christmas, can easily find out from Christ.
mas Book Nel0s. Philadelphia publication, sell
ing for only five cents. 1852 pages with many
h0ndsome illustrations from the Important holi-
day PUBLICATIONS. More than 500 new books in
Tie Descriptive Proc List, Book Neigs tells what
books to biy4-and prices. il
The odd Fellows Grand Marchn anG Inc "Air
Ship Waltz are two Of the latest compositions 81
isaac Doles, indianapolis, Ind. Both areimusical
gems They comprise five pages each, sheet
music size, besides illustrated title pages, not diff
and sell 90 4Oc each. By way Of Introduction
NJ pples will mail them to any address IN me
receipt q lSn cents each, when accompanied BY
this notice ~
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
.SneTa'Wu, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 16, 1891.

THE " TIMES is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT D. HoFFECKER Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna Del.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. year. strictly in ad.
vance, s1.5O; 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 Gents line for the firstinsertion sub.
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NO TICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

LA GRIPPE has again visited Phila-
delphia and the papers say some thous-
ands are affected, but the disease is of
a much milder form than two years
ago, and not so many deaths are ex-
pected.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ExcUR.
sIoNs on THE Pennsylvania RAIL
RoAD.-In pursuance OF the custom
long since established, the Pennsylvan-
ia Railroad Company will sell excur.
sion tickets between all stations on its
lines for the Christmas and New Year
holidays at rate of two cents per
mile. These tickets will be sold Dec
ember 23rd. 1891, to January LIST, 1892.
inclusive, valid for return until Jani.
airy 4tb, 1892, INCLUSIVE,
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WANTED.

A DRUG CLERK to take charge of
Drug Department and assist in general
msrchandise store. Good wages. '''''
RoBT. BUCK,
Rockland p. o.
ls2St New Castle CO., Del.
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STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT. 81:
l. w. H. Janney, Cashier of the aboye.named
Dank. 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 nth
day of December, 1891. ~"
CoRRECT-Attest:
d J. CUMMINS,
w. G. HILL, lDirectors
W, POLK CUMMINS.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

nh OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the residenc o.
me o Itt paren IS, Cecil county, Md Deeem
Kills t Is P, isSI by Elder E. Rittenhouse Mr..
eSugnter OF Mr. John Dunsmore, ali of Cecil
q NpSEtittL-AAH-On the 9th inst. by Raw. w
A al ss SSenaell and Miss Mary Elizabeth Kay
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16
NO. 2338.
pEPORT OF THE CONDITION. M
III THE FRUIT GROWERS NATfoNAf.
BANK at Smyrna. in the State of Delaware
at the close Of business, December 2. 1891 w


STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT *.
In. +. Wilds, Cashier Of the aboye-named hanb
40 Solemnly swear that the above statement trne
70 the best OF my knowledge and belief
o..,.--,,, N. +. WILDS Cashier.
subscribed and sworn 10 before me this Ibib
day Of December, 1891. ''" iO'h
CoRRECT-Attest: NN'0'
JOHN II. HOFFECKER,)
A, i. HUDSON, Directors
SAMUEL ROBERTS.
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Stockholders MEETING

The FRUIT GROWERS national BANK.
SMYRNA, DEL, Dec. IL, 1891.
The Annual Election for Directors will
be held in the banking house. ON
Tuesday, January 18TH, 1892,
between the hours of 2 and r. NJ.
I2l62t N. F. WILDS, Cashier.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

HORNER.-Wm. c. Horner of pb;,aao,.,.,.
merly Of Smyrna, died Dec. s. ISS pc O.. iC ~
years Inferred in Mount Peace Cemetery
" years, mos. days. iOuHs'
BICE:-In Clayton, Dec 18th 1891 Frank p SON
OF Frank +. aud Addie " Bice aged years {;
months ''' u
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For handmade clear toys, fruits.
nuts &c, 60 to Stevenson's.
MCLAIN & Co., will be here to take
charge of the Photographic Gallery the
first Of January, when customers can
get good work at reasonable prices.
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Smyrna Athletic Associa'n
RESOURCES.

u EPOHT OF THE CONDITION 0E
IL THE NATIONAL EANK OF SMYRNA .
at Smyrna, in the State of Delaware. at the close
of business, December ,, 1891.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

NOVEMBER went out quite cold, but
December has given US, except one or
two days, delightfully."- dry and almost
springlike weather. In fact, every
body would prefer it little cooler.
neutrality-suspicious. say the outlook
is for weather of better quality than
that of the three or four previous years.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

THE building of 1.-THE National Bank
of Smyrna" has received a new paint
ing in dark olive cOlOrs-the same as
the recent painting of the Continental
Hotel-which greatly improves its ap-
pearance. The dwelling part has also
been carried through a thorough paper.
ing and painting. The "Raymond's
corner store" in the tenure of Ashcraft
& Clifton, has had a new tin roof
placed ON it.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

IF its Christmas present for your
father, brother or friend, you will find
kid gloves, driving gloves, silk and
linen handkerchiefs, silk and cashmere
muftiers, neckwear, fur caps, silk and
gloria umbrellas, or overcoats at
Edward G. Walls. T
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

J. B. COOPER is agent for the new
Webster's International Dictionary,
and for the r. S. Peale & Co., edition
of the encyclopedia Britannica, both
good Holiday gifts. +
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

OUR shOpkeepers are busy. Some
are preparing for the holidays while
others are already in the business
swim. Of course those who advertise
their wares attract the most customers.
An advertisement last week of fine
ladies' goods attracted the attention of
a citizen who had purpOsed going to
Philadelphia in a day or two, not
knowing such goods could be had in
Smyrna.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

The large and fine show cases which
L. o. Waller has added to his store,
give it a decidedly improved business
appearance, and besides they are full
OF attractive goods.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

To meet the demands of December
and Christmas trade, an extra stock of
clothing and OVercOats has been put in
at Edward G. Walls. Special prepare
ton has been made for the boys. #
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

Young men and boys who loaf at
street corners, are very likely to shake
hands with the devil there, and it will
be miracle if some day he does not
succeed in getting his handouts upon
their wrist during the handshaking.-
Err. How about the clubs?
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

For a line of useful Christmas goods
go to Edward G. Walls. 4
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X: J. LUCE adyerliseS 10 be at
Smyrna Station on Saturday next, 10Th,
and Monday following, to purchase
Christmas turkeys. Our farmers know
Mr.. Luce as a mon who pays big prices.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-12-16

WE beg the indulgence of our read
ers until the Holidays are over, when
our reading space will not be en-
crOached upon. The announcements
of the merchants however are not
without important information to the
general holiday purchaser.
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Smyrna and Vicinity.

For a line of useful Christmas goods
go to Edward G. Walls. 4
BOEHMLER's store looks like Santa
Claus's headquarters.
For useful Holiday gifts, see adver-
tisement of l.. A. Cotton.
DON'T buy your Christmas candy
until you see Stevenson's.
The attempt to say a good word for
some people is Loves Labor Lost"
For cheap lumber go to Bailey's-
hemlOck boards and scantling at SIS.
OUR two banks have on deposit and
subject to check, the sum of S318, 391 20.
A NICE assortment of umbrellas for
ladies and gentlemen at Edward G..
Walls. #
LADIES Musquetaire Kid gloves,
dressed and undressed, $1.00 at l.. A.
COttOn's.
BEFORE we can turn new leaf there
are several accounts that must be set
tied on our books.
CHENILLE Table covers, tray cloths
napkins, Holiday handkerchiefs make
acceptable presents. See ad. of L. A.
Cotton.
For your Christmas candy go to
StevensOn's, where you will find one
Of the finest lines of candy ever Of
fered in Smyrna.
J. w. JONES is still in the country
produce business and pays the highest
cash price for eggs, poultry and furs.
His store is on the corner of Commerce
and Main streets, Smyrna. Il
The Quarterly Communion Service
was observed at the Methodist Church
Ellsworth American., 1891-07-23
Worse Than a Plague.

Archbishop Ireland says: The evil
is the drink plague Plague will call
it, not iinding a better name u expires.
it- lnhuman hideousness amt its demon
like power to harm men. Ii is ubiqui-
tous. 1t has SHOT through the land it,
pc ison-bearing arrows. II holds in
cities, pompous courts, riots amid wild
reyelry i'll burg and village, breaks in
with savage howls upon the quetuess
of rural homes. 1t obtains dominion n
among all classes in the social scale
The poor mans garret, the marble
palace Of the wealthy, open equally
their doors. Peasant and prince, mer-
chant and laborer, man and woman,
child and adult, are 10 turn stricken.
down. Not the ignorant alone feel its
deadly touch; over brightest minds it
casts its Stygian shades. Wherever 1t
enters, the plague debases and de-
grades. 1t scatters broadcast disease
and death. Poverty and vice form its
retinue. 1t demolishes homes, blasts
the happiness OF wife and child. laughs
at the pnrest affection, delights in the
ruin Of virtue and innoceuce 1t fills
jails and asylums, carts victims to
morgues and gibbets 1t eats into the
very foundation of civil society and
destroys strong governments, whose
arm it paralyzes. 1t annuls the potent
mnistratons Of religion by locking
against them the minds and hearts Of
men. All forms Of evil and misery are
its allies and march in its track"
Ellsworth American., 1891-07-23

PASADENA, Cal, June 3, 1891.
Mr.. Editor 81 suppose by the time
this note reaches the AMERICANS Office,
most # New England's farmers will
have finished this springs planting. I
want to say Just word Of how we
plant aud raise potatoes here, as it is
SO very much unlike potato propagaiing
with your people. To illustrate, l will
say. three years ago l planted a patch
on my home place just for my own use.
! dropped them in furrows-no manure
and covered. That year the crop
was very poor. Last year concluded
not to plant again, but the potatoes
volunteered, aud l had fine crop.
This year | plowed the land as last
year to keep down the weeds, and now
l am digging the second volunteer
crop, and this, far better than last.
So you see at this rate. one planting is
good for all time lat least it seems so
from my experience in this line.) ana
each succeeding crop improved, both
in quantity and quality.
Yours truly,
=. G.. WOOSTER.
Ellsworth American., 1891-07-23

There il no: rural town within
boarding distance Of great city which
could not At I'll i-ht expense assure itself
ali the city boariers that il could ac-
commodate by the simple process Of
Systematically and inleligcntly i'm
proving AMI beantifying its roads Ii
il were 70 appoint town committee
with power u employ experts. or 10
obtain expert advice. and to carry out
the suggestions thus obtained In road
Improvement, the mere public adver-
tlsement ot that proceeding would At
tract boarderS from all directions. The
expense would not be great. la nearly
every case the gravel or cracked stone
necessary for the construction of a
serviceable, Well drained road can lie
obtained within moderate distance.
There j., for example, in some parts
Of Orange county, il New York state,
a kind Of soft red sandstone To be
found IN great abundance. which
brushes readily under the wheels and
makes hard, firm road-bei. which i,
never dusty and never muddy, which
i yielding 70 the horses feet ani most
agreeable t" ride over. Ordinary
gravel can be used with almost equally
good results. Tie main thing i t. ~
cure something ike scientific know
ledge in the construction ot the road
and IN the mixture ~ materials. Tie
vicious idea that anybody can make a
road hv -hnvellng dirt into tile middle
Of il from the gutter, ur, what j. the
same thing III a wholesale form. haul
Ing Il there by means pt ''-craper. "
must be abandoned at tile outset, and
not only abandoned but prohibited.
mil that j. done 10 reform viii hc
possible Cur,ry.