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Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
After 55 Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. G. F. Harper, of
Madison, Indiana, made Smyrna
visit Monday and yesterday, which, if
gratifying to them in the cordial recep-
ton they received, was none the less
to our older citizens as well as the
younger ones who met them. Mr..
Harper, remembered by his old assO-
ciates as Frank" is in the wholesale
and retail drug business and has been
quite successful; Mrs. Harper, whose
maiden name was Frazier, was the
daughter of prominent citizen Of Dor
chester county Md, and most pleas
ant lady.
1t has been So years since Mr.. Har.
per was in Smyrna. He came here
from the Eastern Shore when boy
and apprenticed himself to the car
riage making business with Benson &
Cats for five years, but his family
coming into the possession of wind
full, >" he bought the latter part Of his
time and went West to get an educa-
tiOn for "A different kind of business.
Coming East to join his wife who had
been in Cambridge some weeks in at
tendance on daughter in her final
sickness and death, he wanted to visit
the scenes where he had spent several
years of his bOyhOOd. He called to
mind the boys in the same shop, Wm.
w. Nelson, Rev. John Ruth, Rev. WIN.
| Maginnis, Rev. Jas. Woods and others,
Rev. DIR. John A. Roche, of New York
and Joseph Reynolds, of this town being
the only ones now living. He found
the town quite changed and called to
mind but few of the old landmarks
the old carriage shop in which he
worked or part of it, in the rear
grounds of John II. Hoffocker's resi-
dence, the Smyrna House, the Pen
nington, Spruance, Patterson, the
house where Rev. Solomon Sharp died,
the Cummins, Raymond and few
other places.
He is aV arm personal friend ofour for
mer tOwnsman, Theodore p. Haughev,
OF indianapolis, and was particular to
| visit the house and room in which he
was born, in the Pennington house
He only met some four or five who
knew him, Mrs Elmira jefferson, wife
of Thos. f. Jefferson, who was a mem
ber of the Benson family where he
made his home, Joseph Reynolds, Wm.
Wilds and Miss Ann Bewley. This
included about all who were living
here when he came nearly GO years
ago except Mrs. 5 p Mason, whom he
did not see but remembered very well
as woman Of bright literary attain
ments and called to mind controver-
sizes he had heard between her and the
teacher Mr.. Heating, whose sons
have since been leading lawyers of the
Centreville bar.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Harper expressed
themselves as well pleased with Smyr-
ma and its people and carries away a
pleasant recollection if they should
never see it again. He is carrying his
age remarkably well, 73, and might
readily pass for several years younger
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

EVERY year or two the time seems
to come around for a glorifcatiOn of
of the Eastern Shore as a health cure
for oonsumptives. The last is from the
pen of DR.. c. w. Chancellor in the
Times and Register. medical journal
of Philadelphia. DR.. Chancellor
writes
"From statistics furnished by num-
Der Of intelligent physicians and other
persons, it is safe to assert that the
Peninsula of Maryland, known as the
Eastern Shore, large area of which is
only a few feet above sea level, fur
nishes one of the grandest atmOspheres
for persons suffering with pulmonary
affections to be found in the world
Many physicians practicing in this Sec
ton of the State testify that cOnsump-
ton is an exceedingly rare disease
among the native residents, and that
in all forms of bronchial affections, the
climate is very generally beneficial
especially in cases where there prevail:
great irritability of the bronchial
mucus membrane.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

THE Wilmingtonians intended to
have big demonstration on Columbian
Day, with thousands of men in line, but
the Grand Army Post, that in con-
junction with other associations were
TO march with them, is in a state of
dissatisfaction because Chas. Summer
Post, No. 4, composed mostly of col
ored men, has been excluded. Past
Commander Fraim of the G. A. R., Of
Delaware is out in letter in which he
says:
'In the Grand Army no castles are
known. The officers of a colOred
Grand Army Post and its representa-
tives, or delegates by it elected, have
the same right and privilege accorded
to them in the meetings of the State
Department as the white members
thereof have accorded to them; and
colored representatives from State De-
partments have accorded to them in
the National Encampment, the same
rights and privileges as the white rep
resentatives to the National Encamp-
ment have accorded to them"
And winds up by saying that he sin
cerely trusts that unless the committee
rescinds its action in reference to the
Chas. Summer Post, that every white
Grand Army man in Delaware will re-
fuse to take any part or place in the
Columbian Day celebration. The in
dications are that the Columbian Com
mittee will remain firm and exclude
all colOred men.
A joint meeting of the Catholic socie
ties has been held, and after declaring
that the discovery of Christopher Col
umbus was universal blessing for all
mankind, asked the colored men to joir
with them in celebrating the anniver
sarV,
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
Rank Teller Under Arrest.

This community was shocked as it
rarely is or could be done, by the an
nouncement yesterday morning, of the
arrest of Obadiah B. Voshell, paying
teller of the National Bank of Smyrna,
by United States Marshall, Henry G.
Mahafy, charged with making false
entries on the books. U. S. Bank Ex-
aminer Geo. W. Stone, when here
week before last, found a discrepancy
of nearly $4,000, which Mr.. Voshell
could not explain. He has been alb
sent from the bank since, in a nervous
state of health, which accounted for
his being away, and the shock to his
wife and friends can be better imag-
ined than described. He was in bed
when the marshal called, but though
feeling physically unable, he dressed
himself and accompanied him to Will
mington on the 8.28 train.
When arraigned before Commission
er Smith, VOshell pleaded guilty tO
the charge of making false entries, but
denied that his culpability reached
beyond the mutilatiOn of the bank
records. He stoutly denied having
received a cent of the funds of the in
SJlUuClOn. Inc prisoner was nelu IL
$4,000 bail, his father, John NJ. Voshel
going his security.
They returned on the afternoon
train. Mr.. Voshell afirms to his
friends that he has not used a cent OF
the banks funds beyond his salary ,anC
while admitting he has made himsel
culpable to the law, as proceeded
against by Bank Examiner Stone, be
is innocent of any peculation and be-
leves all the money is in the bank
only that his books got in error, and
fail to show it. AS we read public sen
timent, there is almost universal be-
lief in the community that he is limo
cent of any misuse of the banks money
There is nothing, his friends say, in hi
habits of life, his surroundings anC
associations to indicate anything differ
ent in his usual economical way of liv
ing. He thinks an examination of the
books by an expert will show the errO
and his innocence, and he went to Will
mington this morning with his father
and a friend to take legal advice t.
bring such thing about. The busi
ness of the bank is no way affected b!
the unpleasant affair.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The New York Sun, which is afraid
of NEGRO domination" in Alabama
where the colored vote has been re-
duced from $4,000 votes to a fraction
over 5000 by the new registration law,
is also dissatisfied with the Australian
Ballot Law, and calls it disturbing
element"
The labors of the managers of a cam
paign for President, says the editor,
are always arduous, and the money
requisite for conducting it is a great
sum, always raised with difficulty, but
this year the task is made much heav-
ier than ever before by this intOlerable
obstacle to universal suffrage. Not
only must the people be got out to
vote, but they must also be instructed
how to vote under the new-fangled
and vexatious system. Schools must
be established in every neighborhoOd
to teach them how to avoid the many
traps by which the odious contriyance
seeks to invalidate their ballots. Men
who have net the dexterity of bank
and lawyers checks at that business
must be instructed how to pick onl
their ballot from the many furnished
them at the polls, and how to fold it ID
the requisite fashion in the secrecy anC
confinement of the cells provided fol
their sequestrRtion.
The necessity for such preliminary
tuition imposes novel and exactinl
labors on campaign managers alread,
vexed by multiplicity of details. Thi
editor concludes as follows:
The purpose Of an election is L
obtain an expression of the populs
will. The effect, if not the purpose, Q
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

IT was wondered last summer if the
defiance of all state and municipal law
by the Homestead strikers would go
unnoticed by the authorities, and they
seemed to fancy it would, hence the
greater surprise sprung on them last
week when the chairman of the advi-
sorry board and four others were ar
rested on charges of high treason.
Chief Justice Paxon, Of the Supreme
Court of the State, issued warrants for
all the members of the advisory board,
namely: David H. Shannon, John Nc
Luckie, David Lynch, Thomas j.
Crawford, Hugh O'Donnell, Harry
Bayne, Elmer E. Ball and others. The
charge is that the defendents being
under protection of laws Ofthe Common.
wealth of Pennsylvania, and owing
allegiance and fidelity to the Common
wealth, melted to insurrection against
the Commonwealth. They were put
under heavy bonds.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
For the Smyrna Times.
Raw View Notes

A number of farmers in this neigh
bohOOd have lost valuable horses by
the staggers We are glad that the
recent rains have put check on the
disease.
What might have proved quite a SER
ious accident happened to young lady
and gentleman of this vicinity recently.
They were taking an evening drive,
enjoying themselves very much, when
a rude COW appeared in the road right
before them. OF course there was a
collision, and the horse got away. The
young couple reached the ground
without any assistance, but fortunately
more scared than hurt. Mr.. - Gays
he will do the driving after this.
John Bradley, who has been in from
the West since spring, intends to re.
turn to his position about the first of
October. His many friends wish him
success. B.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

IF the statements in regard to high
prices in Chicago are true, it will have
a deterring effect on the persons de-
string to attend the opening exercises
of the Columbian Exposition on the
21st inst. The last statement was the
determination of the livery stable men
to charge the highest possible prices,
$500, to convey visitors to the Fair
grounds. The fact of this trust has
compelled the committee in charge to
pay several thousands of dollars more
than fair price for the use Of carriages.
This may be regarded as a small mat
ter of itself, but as it comes months
before the fair will open and is an Incl
dent Of the preliminary proceedings
it amounts to an admonition which
will not have an altogether pleasant
effect upon Tie -.-ltry. 1t will unfor-
tunately help to confirm in the minds
of people some of the stories already
too freely circulated. This high price
business had better be stopped at once.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

this imported English contrivance is to
prevent such an expression. 1t is the
most devilish device ever invented for
preventing universal suffrage, the
greatest of tie many popular rights
secured by the triumph of Democratic
principles. 1t is also dangerous, for
by reason of its completely, it multi
plies the difficulty of getting the bal
lots in the boxes and hinders the pro-
cess of counting them. If the election
in any State is exceedingly close, it
may prove a perilous experiment.
at any rate, the Australian humbug
will introduce into this election an
element of uncertainty which we have
never had before, and which must re-
ceive due consideration from every
one who is making guesses as to the
result. The vote cast next November
is likely to be relatively the smallest
ever polled at Federal election.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

THE Columbian Celebration in mem
ory of the discovery of America, 400
years ago which begins on next Satur-
day in New York, from present ap-
pearances, as a whole, will far surpass
anything of the kind ever attempted
in this country. For the great naval
parade of October 18th the manage
ment, under charge of S. Nicholson
Kane, has already received requests
for position in the line for $50 vessels.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

THE General Convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church to be
held in Baltimore, beginning to-day
will bring together hundreds of clergy
men and laymen to represent a COM
munion which has won a high place in
public esteem. The proceedings of
this Convention will be of more than
usual Importance in that it is expected
that the question of liturgical revision
will be settled definitely.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Episcopal ConUentiOn.-Th general
convention of the Episcopal Church Of
the United States, which meets in Bal
timOre on Wednesday, will be attended
by 20 bishops, about 225 clergymen
and an equal number of laymen, rep
resenting seventy dioceses and mission.
airy Jurisdictions. Among the matters
which will claim attention are the new
hymnals, canons of ordination, mar
riage and divorce, the election of ad-
ditional bishops, the PRAYER book, mis-
sionary work, etc. The diocese OF
Delaware will be represented by Bishop
Coleman, Rev. X J. Hammond, Kew.
p. B. Lightner, Rev. T. G. Littell, Rev
J. Leighton McKim, Edward G. Brad.
ford, DR.. Horace Burr, S. NJ. Curtis and
Joseph Swift.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Col. VIM. Singerly, owner Of the
Elkton stock farm, has in his posses .
sion an OK six years old, half Durham
and half HOlstein. 1t is u feet in
length, II feet belt feet, inches in
height, weight, 3,84O pounds and still
growing. is Mr.. Sipgerly's intention
to exhibit this monster at the Chicago
Worlds Fair next year, when he
prophesies the animal will reach the
enormous weight of4,O9O pounds A
Snowman offered him $25OO for the
use of this massive contraction of beef
for two years, but the offer was refused
with the remark, "he is not for hire.
He was purchased when "a calf in
Michigan.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
FOR SALE

4 STANDARD BRED BROOD MARE,
bay, with black points, years old. l6 hands high
and weighs 1850 pounds; sound and kind in
every particular, fearless of everything and can
be driven by lady Sired bv Lncifer, dam
Chichester by Companion, this mare can road 10
miles an hour and can pull a wagon a 3-minute
clip. Ifhandled for speed should 90 fast She
has a colt five months old by Star Duroc a per
feet beauty, with all the points of his diStin-
guished sire. | will sell them separate or
together and at low figure, considering their
breeding. Come and see them.
n. F. WILDS,
q Smyrua Del
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

THE "TINIES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMs-S 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 Cents a line for the irstinsertiOn 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 Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The Prohibitionists League of Will
mington has thrown out a challenge to
the Young Mems Republican Club, or
the Young Mems Democratic Club, of
that city, for public debate on the
evening of Oct. 18th, with Samuel
Dickie, chairman of the Prohibition
National Executive Committee, the
issues which the several political par
ties are now presenting to the voters
for their suffrage. As yet it has not
been accepted.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

1t is hoped and believed that some
law will be enacted at the next session
of Congress that will place some res
friction on immigration. The gates of
Castle Garden or Ellis Island ought
not to be quite as wide open as they
have been.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

BLACK HENRIETTAS, in all
wool and silk warp.
Camels Hair Suitings. Plaid
and Plain Cloths. Plaid and
Striped Suitings.
Navy Blue Dress Flannels.
Eiderdown, Ginghams aud
Prints, Red White and Gray Flan-
nels,
Pillowcase and Sheeting Mus
lin, Cotton Flannels, bleached
and unbleached Table Linen,
Towels and Napkins.
Ladies', Misses and Children's
Underwear, Hosiery, &c.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
MARRIAGES.

WICK-EVANS.-On the evening Of
Sept. 80th, by Rev. w. w. w. Wilson.
John NJ. Wick, and Miss Mary NJ.
Evans, all Of Smyrna
VANHORN-GUESSFORD.-Sep 18th
by Rev. r, K. Stephenson, Geo. 5. Van
Horn and Miss Helen D. Guessford, both
Of New Castle county.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.
Cor Commerce & Market SIS,
SMYRNA, DEL.
State Auditors Notice.
STATE OF DELAWARE, !
STATE AUDITOR's DEPARTMENT. I

STATE OF DELAWARE,
STATE AUDIToR's DEPARTMENT,
DOVER, October Sd, 1892
To the School Committees of the seUeraL
School Districts in Kent County:
The following schedule has been ar
ranged for the settlement of the accounts
of School Districts of Kent County, viz:
Monday, October II, Districts from No.
TO No 20, from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Tuesday, October l8, Districts from No. q
to No. 4G from 10 a m, to p. m.
Wednesday, October 10, Districts from No.
AZ to &C. from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Thursday, October 20, Districts from No.
81 to l30, from 10 a. IN. to p. m.
On these days the Auditor will sit at his
office in Dover. Also.
Friday, October 2l, from 10 a. m. to 5. D.
m, at Newman's Hotel, Harrington.
@- Prompt attendance is required
JOHN P. DULANEY,
State Auditor
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Thomas ]. Heating, JT., and John
W. Temple of Centreville, will enter
the Maryland University to resume the
study of law,
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The owner of a Wicomico peach
orchard, who offered to sell the fruit of
his orchard in May last, has since sold
$500 worth of peaches.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

GEO. A. DEAKYNE, of Denton, Md,
and o. S. Leathers, of Clayton, have
each bought lots of A. Sevil in Clayton
to build houses on.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
M arvland Items.

The distance from Chestertown to
Baltimore, as the crow flies, is 2S miles
but by the steamboat route it is fifty-
two miles.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Sunday morning week, E. #. Benson
discovered that his store at Royal Oak
had been opened and robbed of 5000
worth of goods, mostly clothing.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The above REWARD will be
paid for information that will
lead to the conviction of the
person or persons who set fire to
my farm buildings and destroyed
them and the contents on the
night of Saturday, September
3rd, 1892, about s O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Charles Jolls, the efficient mail clerk
on the road from Clayton to Chester
town, has received notice of transfer
70 the road between Philadelphia aud
Crisheld. The salary of Mr.. Jolls on
the new route will be 5000 per annum.
On the Kent it is $3.50. Mr.. Edward
Lambert is an applicant for the yaca t.
ed position.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The Sassafras Creamery and Galena
separator paid $1.lO per 100 pounds of
milk during August. Locust Grove
paid Sl.O0 and Kennedyville 81 cents.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Miss ELvA JESTER went to Phla-
delphia yesterday to lay in her fall
and winter stock of millinery goods.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

a large stock of dress goods, trimmings
and children's coats for her fall trade.
A NEW church at Dulaney, on the
Sassafras and Massey Circuit, of which
Rev. Fred. E. McKinsey is the pastor
i'll charge, will be dedicated with i'm
posing exercises next month.
THE Sugar Trust yesterday reduced
refined sugar prices ! to of cent per
pound. The housewives preserves
have been put up at recently advanced
prices, and the bulk of the canning
business for the season is over.
THE ladies of the w. G. T. u, re-
sumed their monthly meetings Monday
afternoon, Mrs. Il. H. Matlack giving
an earnest talk. These meetings differ
from the meetings other Mondays,
being strictly of a religious character.
THE B. NJ. s. K, met at the home of
Miss Nettie Tschudy on Monday
night, and re-Organized for the coming
year. The officers elected were, Pres.
| ident, Miss Rena Williams, Vice Presi-
4 uEubs MISS kJdld 1OCuAAs eJECIGAdIY duu
Treasurer, Miss Ella Smithers.
THE Grand Lodge of Good Templars
meets to-day in the Cooper building.
This evening, Oct. 8, there will be q
public meeting in their hall. Speakers
invited-Presiding Elder Smith, Rev
w. WV. Wilson, Rev. Geo. E. Har-
destY, Rev. Mr.. Bounds and others.
Programme interspersed with music
The public are cordially invited to be
present at eight o'clock, this p. M.
The Calsf Comedy Company have
the boards at the Opera House the
three first nights of this week, CLOSING
tonight with what they claim is theil
best piece-Love and Poverty. This
company goes on its own merits. Our
citizens who have attended the prev
ious performances, pronounce then
creditable in every way. They seen
to excel 10 everything, including fn'
singing and piano music.
OF all the justly abused and much
to-be-dreaded nuisances, says an ex
change, that suffering humanity has t,
contend with in the preseut age, is tn
newspaper borrower. Many of ou
town and country subscribers hav
lodged complaints, and urged tha
something be said TO remind tbes
friends ofthe great trouble, the annoy
ance and inconvenience they give T.
their neigbbors. It is extremely em
barassing to the subscriber who pay
tor his paper to have to refuse poin
blank, but many of our readers sa,
they scarcely haye time to look owe
the paper before it it is called for b,
I one or more neighboFs,
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

a Rare Sight-Fully rs large hen
hawks, all focked together and soaring
IN the air at height of few hundred
feet, could be seen at tho TuEpin farm
occupied by y. =. Green, Esq, near
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

BIDS For DREDGING.-Bids were
opened in the United States Engineer
ing Office, Monday, for dredging in
Apoquinimink, Smyrna, Murderkill
Rivers. The sum of $1,000 is to be
expended in the Murderkill, and
$4,000 in the Mispillion near their
mouths; $1,000 in the ApOquinimink,
and $4,000 in Smyrna, inside
The following were the bids, the
price being by the cubic yard
Smyrna-American Dredging Com
pany, 81 cents, Frapk G. SOmers, 20
cents; Chester T. Caller, 13 cents; Ma.
tional Dredging Company, 234 cents.
For dredging ApOquinimink, Somers
and Caller each bid IL cents per cubic
yard. Somers agrees to begin Novem-
Der Is, 1892, and will be done by April
80, 1893; Caller to begin April 18th
1898, and be done May 10th, 1894.
Caller is the lowest bidder for Muir
derkill and Mispillion Rivers. All the
figures will be sent to Washington fol
final action.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
Dental Notice !

Any patients of DR.. VIM. McKown
deceased, having unfinished Denta
Work or any persons wishing Denta
Operation of any kind will be waited
on at the Doctors former residence, on
Fridays, by E. W. Haines, d. d. S.,
Resident Dentist of Newark, and pre-.
ceptOr of DR.. VIM. McKOwn.
VIM p MCKOwN
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Mrs. Annie V. Jones has sold her
farm, Mahorer's Folly, Miles River,
Talbot county, to a Chicago gentleman
for Sll ,000--$6, 600 cash, and the bal
ance in Chicago property. The farm
contains 90 acres.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05
Smyrna and Vicinity.

w. F. DUNN has opened new line
of wedding presents this week.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

So far this season no second crop of
strawberries have been reported.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

Mrs. L. A. COTTON spent several
days in Philadelphia this week buying
large stock of dress goods, trimmings
and children's coats for her fall trade
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The water in the ill-ponds contin-
ues to be low.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

The Calef Comedy Company give
one Of their best plays this evening
Love and Poverty.
Smyrna times., 1892-10-05

+. G. WALLS takes enlarged space to
call attention to his winter stock of
clothing.
THE days are growing shorter and
shorter. Soon will be Election. Can
you realize it?