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Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
The Way Evangelist Pasons Put 1t.

Rev. Mr.. Parsons, in his gospel meet
ings (fOr he has very accurate know
ledge ofthe bible as we'll as discerument
of the foibles of human nature) showed
more than one man that he might be
governed by very erroneous conclu-
sions. He was dwelling one night on
the favorite declaration of so many
persons, that they don't want to be
long to church because there are so
many hypOcrites in it," and hence fol-
low their own goddess life. The Rev
erend gentleman admitted there might
be hypOcrites in the church, viz: men
who dissembled religion for evil pur-
poses, but said he, where there is one
| hypOcrite in the church, there are one
! hundred outside of it. Aud besides,
you are not responsible for them, they
| are responsible for themselves as
you will be responsible for yourself
You refuse to lead a better life and
unite with the church because there
are hyyOcrites in it, and yet you are
preparing to i've with them in The
future life entirely separated from th'
christians, for all hypOcrites and thos'
who will not give their hearts to God
| will be shut out from his presence.
A hearer had not thought of it il
this way. He had not been going t.
Church only occasionally for SON,
years because there were some people
there who did not live up to their pre-
fessiOn, and he did not want to be i
any association with them. The strik
ing thought was impressed by th
Dreocher that thew wOuld he the Onl
ones after short time he would hav
to live with perpetually, shut out frOI
, those who had lived life of faith
, the son of God and followed his pr
= cepts. It naturally set him to thinl
! ing as to his course, and whittier aft
{ all, he himself and not they would
, responsible, for a life shut out from q
q that was lovable, because he ha
r failed to do his duty to himself and h
| God
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

The question that has been agtating the
projectors Of the Columbian Fair is, shall
Il be distinetively American in that the
Sabbath shall be observed day Of rest?
If Delaware could decide the question, it
would be that the gates should be closed
on the Sabbath, at least such has been the
vote Of the State Board. The Morning
Ne,os in discussing this subject, says:
A dozen vesrs ago, Bishop Potter, Of the
Episcopal diocese Of New York, made
strong and impressive plea for the perpet-
uation of the American Sunday, as distin-
Onished from the foreign Sunday, and it is
lie American Sunday which Delaware be-
Iisves in. Mr.. Geo. V. Massey has steadi-
lv used his great influence in the manage
Inent Of the Worlds Pair. against turning
Sunday into an exhibition day. Chicago
itself Is decidedly foreign ia this respect,
athletic sports being freely carried on thera
during the season on Sundays, some Of thf
theatres being open on Sunday evenings
All this will seem very natural 90 the foF'
eigners who visit the great fair during the
coming year, particularly 70 those Wbf
come from the continent Of Europe.
But It would be a very impressive oblee
lesson TO these same foreigners, who VIII o.
very worthy persons. and many OF tneh
etrict in their observance Of the Sunday
according to their customs, n IN their 10
speetion Of this country, OF its territoria
vastaess, its material resources its mecnan
zeal iRstrumentalities, its social order, the.
will ask. "What is the Governing fore
whieb has produced all this vast range o
accomplishments through common, popu
lar impulseg' II TO a mind puzzled Wit
this thoaghtful inquiry, there could .
conveyed a trae impression Of the Amer
can Sunday as Il has been maintainse pc
landing Of the Mayhower, one great secrs
of the course Of American growtR 40
American civilization would be disclosed
The men who have made this great. eouH
cry what It is, both in daily life and IN go'
ernment, and. who are stili carrying y ~ ~
vgard on the same grand lines, are not me
uho participate in bese ball games on SUI
dav. o. who attend the theatre on Sunda
evenings, or who regard such use OF IN
day as Wholesome or safe.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
Memories that Command Respect.

In the death of Daniel B. Cummins,
though q resident of Philadelphia, he
had been so identified with this COM
munity in social and business interest,
taking a run down for a day or two
every few months, mostly to spend q
Sunday with his friends, there is much
of the same feeling that would have
been accorded a member of the COM
munity. In the first place, there was
great respect for Mr.. Cummins, indi-
vidually, as broad, high-minded, lib
eral gentleman, aside from that certain
respect that always follows the finan-
cially successful man. His mind was
of that cast that clung to the memOr-
les of earlier days, that time only hal
lowed The farms that belonged to
his father, Timothy Cummins, in the
Neck, where he spent his bOyhOOd
days, he retained through all the
changes. His interest in the town out
side of that as manifested to individ-
uals, has been shown in his cOntribu-
tions to the Smyrna library.
Perhaps nothing showed clearer his
continued interest in the affairs of the
community and state than the pleasure
he took in its weekly events. He was
| one OF Lne mOSG SuDSIduJldl pdIFOuB U
the SMYRNA TIMES, commencing WI
T think with its first publication, anG
following it along through all th'
years. He may have differed with i
at times, judging another way the bet
ter, but it was the exponent of event
and historian of the time, and was gen
erous enough to believe that whateVe
} might be wrong, time would max
right eventually.
, Many persons who leave the place
their birth, in the course of time trans
: fer their interest and affection als'
8 There is striking similarity betwee
e Mr.. Cummins and Mrs. Ann Peterson
widow of Alexander Peterson wh
! died year or two ago. They wei
a both born in what is called the Neck
. and spent their childhood there, incll
n ding its Identification with town an
n went to Philadelphia in early lif
Though successes brought them in
l. entirely new social relations, there wi
D. no dimlnutiOn in their regard for ca
lier associations. Mrs. Peterson W
not onlO an early patron but no less ,
= interested reader than Mr.. Cummir
of the TIMES and its record of even
N in the scenes of her girlhOOd. The
y. is something beautiful in such co
n stanGy, that always challenges al
~ deepens respect and esteem.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

NEXT month the Republican and Dem
ocratic conventions will meet to make
Presidential nominations. Minneapolis
has been selected by the Republicans and
Chicago by the Democrats. As the aus
picious days get nearer and nearer, it looks
more and more as if the ticket would be
the same as in 1888, Harrison VS.. Cleveland
and Cleveland VS.. Harrison, just as you
may place them. Under either leader the
country will not go to the dogs, but this
does not prevent the people from having {
choice, and, as sometimes happens, th'
man who is the most vehement knows th'
least about it.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

The women are forging to the front in
we'll graded steps. At the interstate ora
torical contest in Minneapolis last week,
Miss E. joan Nelson, of De Pauw Univer-
sity, Ind, defeated nine competitors from
as many different states, winning a cash
prize of 800, in addition to the hOnOrs OF
the occasion. She is the first of her sex to
win oratorical honOrs in an inter state con-
test. Her subject was industrial reform
She is but nineteen years old.
Two women are expected to attend the
Republican National Convention at Min
neapOlis, Mrs. Theresa jenkins and Mrs
Cora G. Carleton, as delegates from Wy
oming. Both women are described a
ready speakers, and have been prominen
in various moral and political reform
movements in their state.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

THE Worlds Columbian Commission
has run out of funds. 1t had on May 4th
last a balance of just 81, ,0l229, to pay sala-
ries, rent, ETC., for the remainder of the
fiscal year ending June 80. The monthly
expense account averages $4,000, therefore
it will have 81, 900 to pay off $4,000 worth
of debts. As Congress has made no appro-
priation for next year, there is prObabil-
itv that the commissioners will have to &C
around begging for pocket money.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
HOw,s This

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by the firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Calarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the BLOOD
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c pc
Bottle. Sold ny all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

THE migration of French Canadians to
the New England States is large. 1t is
stated that for two months the regular
trains on the Grand Trunk Railway car
ried each week about 1000 French Cana
dans to the United States.
These immigrants settle mostly in New
England, and accounts largely for the
changes going on in the politics and relig-
ion of that section.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

At meeting Of the Dem ocracy, OF
Blackbird Hundred yesterday, the fol-
lowing we're elected delegates to the
State Convention; Andrew w. Web
ster, VIM. B. Wilson, Geo. r. Donovan
VIM. Lockerman, Harry David.
TO the County ('onventiOn-B. F,
David, John II. Roberts, r. Q. Brock
son, Thos. Cavender, p. G. Warner.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoE-O 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 line for the firstinsertion 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., 1892-05-11

THE political campaign virtually opened
in Delaware last week, by the convention
of the Republicans to appoint delegates to
the National Convention, theirs preceding
that of the Democrats only by the differ
ence between the 7th and the Dist of June.
1t will be seen by the proceedings on our
first page, that the convention was full
one, principles strongly state, and that the
state will be well represented at Minneapo-
lis
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

COMMANDER-IN-CHIE Palmer, of the
Grand Army ofthe Republic, has suspend
ed the commander of the Louisiana depart
ment for refusing representatives from
cOlored posts admission to a recent en-
campment. COmmander-in-Chief Palmer
says he has no other alternative, under the
law of the Grand Army, adopted last
August in Detroit
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
Buoklen,s Arnioa aIvn

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sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores letter
Chapped Hands, Chilbains, COrns, and all Skin
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required. II Is guaranteed 70 give perfect salts
iactOn, or money refunded. Price % cents Der
box. For sale by James ?. HOtfVcker, Smyrna
G. Harm0nSOn. CLAYTON
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

REPORTS from the west tell the same
story of cool weather, excessive rain-falls,
damage by floods. The acreage of oats
and other small grain is greatly reduced
while much corn ground is yet to be
ploughed.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

There will be game Of base ball be-
tween the married men and single men on
Saturday afternoon which promises W Oe
very interesting
The Kenton base ball club has been or
ganized for this year with Dr. K. B. Good
win. president and manager OF the team
=. &, Stockwell, captain, and ID. Hoheckel
secretaFy and treasurer. The CLUB IS open
for challenges from clubs that have local
John S. Wilds, son Of David 3. Wilds,
student al Drew Theological Seminary hai
returned home for the vacation.
j. B. Messick, who has not been engaged
In active business for the past year or two
has moved 10 MiddletOwn where he will
6pen store in about two weeks.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
Personal.

Miss Sarah c. Cummins, Miss Louisa
A. Cummins, D, J. Cummins, Alex. G.
Cummins, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson T.
Lavender, Mrs. ]. G. Bailey, VIM. M.
Bell, VIM. G. Mitchell, Miss Sadie
Mitchell. Miss Agnes Cummins, w. P.
Cummins, Albert w. Cummins, attend
ed the funeral Wf Daniel B. Cummins,
Monday. The services were in Holy
Trinity Church, Philadelphia, conduct
ed by the rector, DIR. McVickar, and his
assistant.
Jas. p. HOffecker has been on visit
to his son, Ralph, this week, Cam
bridge, Mass.
Col. Geo. w. Ingram, of Middletown,
was in Smyrna yesterday and called at
the TIMES Office.
Rev. VIM. B. Gregg and wife, Wyom.
ing, visited friends in Smyrna yester-
day.
The B. M. S. K. met Monday even
ing with Miss Alice Spruance.
Mrs. w. o. HOffecker and Miss Nan
Hoffecker spen the past week visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Alice WagamOn, of Washing
ton, j. c., is the guest of Mrs. n. F.
Wilds.
Miss Maia Farrell leaves to day fol-
an extended visit to ShamOkin, Pa.
Misses Fora and Laura White, o
Philadelphia, are home on a visit t
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. White
accompanied by Miss Nellie StaytOn.
M. F. Peck, commission merchant o
New York, is guest of c. H. Regis
ter.
An enjoyable leap year party wa
held at the home of Miss Mary Antho
ny Wednesday evening, attended b
twenty-five young people.
Cards are out, announcing the MAJ
riage of Thomas Attix, Jr., and Mis-
Shorts, both of Downs Chapel, on tn
17th
Ralph Spruance, in the cOmmissio
business at Chester, is on visit to h
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Presley SprI
, ance. Watman Spruance has taken
, position with Adams Express Co., RI
| between Norfolk and New York.
z Mrs. Geo. Walker and son, of Phil
f delphia, are visiting their uncle, WI
( G.. Mitchell.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
Kent Conntv,s Assessment.

The following table shows the com
nlete assessment of Kent County, real,
personal and poll. This table shows
aver 1850 voters in Kent County.
Nearly all the voters being assessed aoo az
$500 poll tax, but there are aooht 2gO
men in Kent assessed at $4OO for poll
However, every man can make MS
own calculation and Judge for himself
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
MARRIAGES.

HURT-GILDERsLEEVE 18th by Rev
2. II. Rawlns. Francis V. A. Hurt, of Philadel-
phia, and Lizzie Cummins Gilderseeve. second
daughter of George II. Gildersleeve, Of Camden
Del.
WELB-LEWIS-April 27th, by Rev. p. H. Raw
Inns, at Union NJ. E. Church, Kent County, Del.
Ernest Webb and Ida J. Lewis, all of Ken
County.
NATURALIZATION Thursday. Apri
2Sth, 1892, by Rev. Geo. NJ. Hickman, James II
Burnham to Miss Beulah Clayton, both of Mid
dletOwn.
AURELIUS-POORE-On tho tn ult Mis-
Annie H. POOre, of Chester, daughter of JOIN
i. POOre, formerly of this vicinity, and Jane
4. Aurelius, of ROSeand, H.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

THE lawyers after a conference at Dover
last week, decided it would be better to go
on in the crippled condition of our courts
until the next meeting of the Legislature,
rather than to call an extra session Of the
Legislature to pension the disabled judges.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

J.B. MEssICK, of Kenton, advertised
in our last issue a horse, buggies,
sleigh, and general driving outfit,
which he wanted to dispose of at once.
The advertisement brought the answer,
and by Saturday night the articles
had been sold. His purpose was to
change his residence, by moving
to AIiddletOwn, to which place
be went yesterday to open store OF
general merchandise.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
Mics Narva andT.ivo p,IIa

Act on new principIe regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels through the
merUey. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste
torpid liver, piles, constipation. URequaled
for men, women, children. Smallest. mild.
est, surest 50 doses, 2j cts. Samples free
at j. Wesley Denney's drugstore
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

The twelfth victim Of the Grand
Central Theatre Gre died lp Fhiladel-
phia yesterday. The subject OF the
proper construction Of theatres Is now
being agitated in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

It. L. Mason, who recently left here
for Wilmington, is to locate in Clayton
John P. Hudson having commenced
the erection ola drug store for him.
Abel Sevil has been reelected Town
Commissioner of Clayton for FIVE years.
Mrs. Sarah Pratt has commenced
the erection of a new dwelling in
CLAYTON. P. Wright has burn
a kiln of 10000 bricks. .-Dr. b. q.
Frame intends to resume the practice
of medicine in KentOn.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

The Democratic members OF the
House were startled yesterday by the
discovery that the appropriation OF
this Congress thus far, are $4O.OOOlVOe
more than those in the corresponding
appropriation bills in the first session
Of the last Congress.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

The "slap jack" seems to have re-
sumed its place Of fascination with the
bows. and unfortunately it is with the
BOYS largely who are destructive and
cruel. A few days ago gentleman
noticed a robin on his approaching 1t
in his ward, rise with something hang
ing from it lookIng to be cOYeFed with
feathers. II went hut little ways be-
fore lighting again its hampered CON
dition causing him to take a closer ex-
animation TO see what was toe matter.
He found the poor biFd had y broken
leg. and the featheFs that stuck to u as
it daneled from its body were matted
there by the blood from the wound
the breaking Of the helpless birds leg
was doubtless caused 10y stone from
cruel boys slap jack. The law imposes
a fine of $500 for killing insectlVerous
birds. and it should be seen to that the
law is not defed. Window glasses
also seem to have very great attrac
tIon for praoticing with the slap JACK
The other day another citizen heard
freouent noises like stones thrown from
a nsall catapult, which were found TO
come from three boys trying thell
skiII. from a secluded spot, on the END
window of house, nor were they willlnt
to stop their destructive fun on the hrs'
remonstrance at their conduct,
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
M MarVland Items.

A project is on loot to connect Sine
puxent bay and POcOmoke river by
canal.
Much damage was done on the East
earn Shore by the storm OF Friday
evening.
1t is said the negro murderers of Dr.
Hill of MIllingtOn will be brought to
ElktOn and tried in the Cecil county
court.
Walter y. Coppage, a young aud
well known farmer, died at his home
near Cecilton, Md, Friday. He had
been i'll of consumption for several
weeks.
Under the lead of the pastor, Rev.
J. D. Kemp, it is proposed to build u
new church at BettertOu, to cost about
$1,000 About half the amount
is provided for,
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

As heretofore announced, the contest
for the Demorest Medal will come Oft
on Monday evening next, 10th inst
No entertainment of a public nature
during the spring has been more inter
esting than the first contest a few
weeks ago, and this will doubtless be
equally well attended. The indica-
tions are that the contest will be very
close and spirited.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
DEATHS.

HOWELL.-Near Camden, May 4th, Mrs Lizzie
NJ Howell, wife of 7. Hanson Howell, aged "A
years.
FRAZlER-Near Collins Beach Nav 7th 1892 of
memoranOus Group, Cary, son of James II. and
Amelia Frazier. aged years, 10 months and ID
days.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

Jos. E. CARTER is painting the
houses of VIM. H. Thompson, Thos.
James, Mrs. S. f. Pratt and store OF
Ashcraft & Clifton, and Geo. M.
Stevenson. The finishing touches
of Mrs. Geo. H. Raymond's house
were put on the past week. He
finds himself overrun with orders for
papering. Paper is so cheap that a
number of persons in the country, are
using paper in the place of white
wash, as cheaper.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

The MillingtOn Creamery Company
has leased a suitable piece of land in
Sandtown, ON the outskirts of Milling
ton, from John S. Walters, for term Of
ten years. The creamery company is
to erect the building, and lease II TO J.
w. Hubbard, Of CrumptOn, for ten
years. Hubbard will put in the ma
ehiuery aud run the creamery, paying
the company per cent. on the money
actually invested.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

John D. Haines, cashier OF the Ma
tiOnal Bank of Rising sun, and Miss
Emma +. Passmore were married at l2
o'clock Thursday. The ceremony was
performed according to the custom Oi
Friends, and their marriage certificate
was signed by twenty-five witnesses,
members of the two families.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
PRErrxmAN's for shoes or oxford

The strawberry patches have been
in blossom for the week past, and look
unusually thrifty, but the crop will be
a week or two late. With favorable
weather, the amount for marketing
will be considerable in the aggregate
no very large patches, but number OF
small ones. More plants were set this
spring, for new patches, than for sew
eral years past. The good prices o.
last year was a strong stimulent for
| larger production.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

A GREAT LEvEE BROKEN.-The
alarming news has just been received
that the MOrganEa levee near New
Orleans has broken.
This Is the most important levee Of
the Mississippi river and, in fact, is the
largest 10 the world. 1t Is the key
levee to the whole state. IL is situa-
ted In the very centre of Louisiana.
It's break is an awful calamity, for its
situation is such that il Is utterly i'm
possible to close any breach.
With the break the tremendous vol
ume of water which isimpossible to stem
will pour into the country from the
river to the gulf.
The damage will be enormous, and
in the neighhorhood of eight or lime
millions Of dollars. The Ceche coun'
try, the best sugar lands in the south
viii be utterly destroyed.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
RECENT for a Good Town.

Grit
Vim.
Push.
Snap.
Energy.
Schools.
Morality.
Harmony.
Cordialty.
Advertising.
Talk about 1t.
Write about II.
Cheap property.
Speak we'll for It.
Help to improve it.
Advertise in its papers.
Good country tributary.
Patronize its merchants.
Elect good men to Office.
Help all public enterprises,
Honest competition in prices.
Make the atmosphere healthy.
Faith exhibited by good works.
Fire all loafers, crOakers and dead beats,
Let your object be the welfare, growth
aud promotion Of your town and It's
people. Speak we'll Of the public spir'
tied men aud also one Of YOURSELF
Mansfield ITEM.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

THE Prohibitionists will hold State
Convention in Smyrna on May 18th
at two o'clock P. M, in the Good Tenn
plars Hall Cooper Building) to elect
delegates to the National Convention
which will be held June 29th, at Gin
cinnatti. All that are in favor of tenn
perance are invited.
R.M. COOPER, Chairman.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11

AS the warm weather approaches
so do the hours which the average
clerk in a country store has TO spend
behind the counters, lengthen.
And there is no notable decrease in the
plumber Of people who do nothing all
day but wait until the clerks are ready
to close the stores to go home before
they do their purchasing. They never
think perhaps Of causing the long
hours Of the clerks 70 be still longer,
but if they were to exchange positions
for a week they would no doubt be
more thoughtful.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
BEST SOC baby shoe at Prettyman'a

A HANDSOME STORE.-The store of
NJ. Zineman & Bro, the well-known
opticians, at No. 130 South Ninth st.
Phila., is to be handsomely remOdelled.
The firm has given the contract for the
work. The store is to have a colonial
front, and the interior will be finished
in Moorish effects. The decorations
will be- produced by a firm Of New
York decorators, and it is announced
that no expense will be spared in max.
ing tie establishment the finest optical
goods 81 ore in the country.
Smyrna times., 1892-05-11
THE CELEBRATED HAMILTON
CORN PLANTER.

The king of all the Corn Planters.
Equaled by none. Sales larger than ever
before. Farmers will buy no other planter
after seeing the Hamilton.