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Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The City of Wilmington is not only
infested by burglars but what is much
worse-frebugs. Ever since the
Dupont barns were burned, fires OF a
mysterious character have occurred IN
different parts of the city, and as yet
NO clues have been gained. The city
and state detectives are at work and it
is TO be hoped that their efforts will be
crowned with success.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Joseph Poor has been appointed
postmaster at Hartley.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Frank E. Herbert, son of ex-state
Treasurer, William Herbert, is can
d date for Mayor OF New Castle.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

THE DEEsTRICT SKULE OF YE OLDEN
TINE. This most amusing entertain
ment will be rendered by home talent
in the Opera House at Dover, on the
evening of Monday February %, under
the auspices of the ladies' mite society
of the NJ. E. Church. and those who
20 anticipating good time will moi
be disappointed.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Chief Justice Comegys has not been
well the last few days.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Milford people want a marine
railway over the bar at the mouth of
the MispilliOn.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17
MISCHIEVOUS JAN E.
BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.

BY THE BARD OF TOWER HALL.
A mothers pet, a little Jane,
Who was but four years old,
With azure eyes Ger rosy cheeks
And CuTls like Skeins of gold;
Que morning searched the pantry shelves,
When mother was not by,
And took with dimpled hands from one
A nicely baked mince pie.
Then knife in hand upon the floor,
She cOOlly took a seat,
And gave the cat and kittens each
A piece of pie to eat.
Her mother came-amazed, she said:
well here's pretty show =
81 couldn't help it, Ma! said Jane.
81 love the pussy So
The girl no couldn't help it grew
From feeding cats on pie
To be girl of sweet sixteen,
Delighting every eye
And then to win her youthful heart
There went a suitOr bold,
She gave him both her heart and hand
Then she her mother told.
Her mother asked why did you thus
Your hand on him bestow ??
Il couldn't help it, Ma she said,
II couldn't help it, no.
go, nonsense, girl exclaimed her ma,
You made the same reply
When you were but little child,
And fed the cat on pie
Il know did, responded Jane,
And will the reason show;
fed the cat and married John,
Because loved them So
Fair James excuse was very good
'Tis one tnats made by all
Whose friends inquire, Why did you buy
Your clothes at Tower HallY
They say, We bought them there because
We bought at prices low;
And by a sense of duty led,
We couldn't help it-no.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Maryland House of Delegates
last week adopted by vote of IS to 3,
a resolution expressing as the sense of
the House, that the National House of
Representatives should act upon the
tariff in harmony with the broad
lines" marked out by President Clev-
Glands message of 1887 and also by
the Mills bill.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Reading deal, it is thought
will result in better railroad facilities
for Kent county, Md.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Dover Creamery started up on
Monday, and is turning out about 60
pounds of butter every other day.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Richard T. Turner, a prominent
man of Kent county, Md, fell dead at
his door on last Sunday evening. He
was well known throughout Kent and
also in other sections of the Peninsula.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Opening of Mails
From North, 80, 1919 a m.' 4.zU anu O'0 p IL
BY d N Wilmington only
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Ebenezer T. Jacobs, died very sud
denly of apOplexy last Monday evening
at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr..
Edward Lusby, who resides near
ChestertOwn, Kent county.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The friends of United States Senator
Charles H. Gibson, of Maryland, will
give reception in his honor at
the Hotel Avon at EastOn on February
26. The Senator made his first visit to
Easton since his election on Friday
February II. He was given a recep-
tion at the Club House Of the Chesa-
peake Bay Yacht Club.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

More Gas at ParsOnburg. John T.
WIndrOw, OF ParsOnburg, has struck a
third gas we'll in that village. Since
| Mr.. Windrow struck his first well, four
other parties have struck the same
vein, and are using the gas for light
and fuel. The matter creates great
excitement from the fact that there is
not known coal bed any nearer this
gas than on the Western Shore of
Mary land.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Rev. J. z. Otis, of Bridgeville, Del,
conducted the revival services at the
Elkton NJ. E. Church last week. The
lumber Of persons who have been con
verted since the meetings begun is
about sixty.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

A correspondent of the Milford
Chonicle writes that Robert w. Rey-
nolds, of Frederica, a candidate for
Ex-Governor Halls place in the Senate
is in consonance with the plans of the
Democratic party in power in Della
ware, and should it go through it
makes the name of Governor Reynolds
something more than possible for
election to the United States Senate to
succeed Senator Gray.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

A new line of railroad to connect
GreensborOugh and fredericksburg, Md,
by way Of Denton is projected, and
will be built in a short time.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Mrs. Joseph Roberts, wire of ex-Levy
Court Commissioner Joseph Roberts,
died suddenly at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Lewis Truax, near
Middletowu Sunday. Mrs. Roberts
was daughter of Henry Davis, of
Middletown, and leaves two children.
daughter and a son.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17
CLOSING OF Mails.

co,,, North 7l5. s.2s. s.51, A. NJ. $50. 5SS p NJ
SOin Soi,.s Sontb e27 n O3 A. M, so, 53S, $40 p
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

attacked by Mad DOg.-Mrs. A. G.
Harley, Jr., a teacher in the public
school in Tilghman's Neck, owned a
shepherd dog which, for Eve years had
been the devoted daily companion of
herself and pupils. On Thursday
while with the children he gave evil
dence of hydrophobia. Having no
means of conining or killing him, Mrs
Harley walked home with him, and
while on the way there was attack ed
by him several times, but received nc
injury except the tearing of her skirts
The dog was shot when she reached
her home.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

A LARGE ESTATE. Register af WILL
Cooper, of Kent county, has granted to
samuel W. Hall, letters of administra-
ton on the estate of his father, eX
Governor John w. Hall, requiring him
at the same time to give bond to the
amount of S8OO,OOO the largest amount
ever given in the probate court of
Dover. The personal property of the
deceased is said to be worth $500 900,
and he also owned a large amount of
real estate. He was fortunate in all
big investments, and his career was
one well worthy the emulation of all
young men.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

John :. Sudler, Of Somerset, is ap.
pointed fish commissioner IN place OF
Mr.. Rider, of WicOmico.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Mamie Seth, daughter of VIM. H.
Ssth, Oxford, and niece of General
Joseph b. Seth, to Charles f. Wooten,
of New York, at Grace Chapel, Oxford
February 18th.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Gonn1Y and state Items.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Methodist Episcopal parsonage
of Centreville has been remodelled and
improved by the congregation at an
expense of $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Mrs. Mary Anne Martin died Friday
at the residence of DR.. E. Il. Trippe,
in Eastou, aged 81 years.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

About thirty children are out of
Dover public school, on account of
inability or refusal to be vacClnated.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The SECOND FEBRUARY WHIPPING
Sheriff simmons Saturday punished
nine prisoners, eight of whom were
whipped. Two of the eight and one
other man were placed in the pillory,
the y hipping beginning few minutes
after IL o'clock. Nearly 300 men and
boys stood in the open jailyard. The
men in the pillory suffered very much
from the intense cold. They were
George MaRlove, colored, horse thief ;
John Shorter, colored, the man who
attempted to kill the Rev. Samuel
Ambrose at Delaware City on the night
of November 26, 1891 VIM. McGran,
better known as "Bucky McGinnis, -
who broke the store window Of + H.
HaDf aud grabbed some watch cases
which were afterwards recovered. The
victims of the whipping post were
William Frazier, cOlOred, 5 lashes
| John Doris, lashes; John Jackson
cOlored, 5 lashes; Frederick Brown
cOlored, 5 lashes JOnn HOrner, coloreC
3 lashes; Edward Beeson, colOred, {
lashes; VIM. McGran, 20 lashes
George ManlOve, 15 lashes. Their,
we're II men whipped on February 6
making a total of 20 for the February
term of court.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Last week. the deed from r. NJ. and
Wm. T. johnson for the land and
plant of the Electric Light and Water
works in Milford. was delivered to the
Light and Water Commission and by
hem accepted The deed calls for
consideration Of $l5 900 and it is made
out to the town Council of Milford.
The commission accepted the deed
subject to mortgage OF 81 600, which
was deducted from the amount paid.
Chronicle
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

MARRIED.-Ou Wednesday, Febru.
arv 10th, at the residence of the bride :
parents, near McDonough, New Castle
county. by E der E. R'ttenhouse, Mr..
Julius G Clcaver, of Middletown, and
Miss Annie, daughter of Isaac and
Sarah f. Green, of the former place
The Green family were well and fav-
orably remembered as formerly resi-
dents of Clavton, with hearty good
wishes for the bride.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17
S. E. Cor. 9th & TatnaII
AND
SIG TATN.HLL ST.,
WILMINGTON, DEL.

Why do DGlaWaTeanS travel the whole
Length Of the State, when wanting Car
pets or Furniture
Because we are on the up
per end of the State, and
have the largest store well
stocked with everything in
our line and all sold on a
close margin.
We aim to be lower than the
prevailing market prices, and
our aim is true.
Write us for any informa-
ton. Also write for our il
lustrated book or what ii
costs to furnish a home.
Sent free on application.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Bedford Cord Ginghams in many cOmbinR-
tiOns of contrasting stripes, S7% and 40c
Bedford Cord Grape Gin hams in cluster
stsipes wonderfully beautiful and entirely
new, 45c.
Striped CrepOn Zephyr Ginghams in two
tone and self colors, 45c
Plsse CrepOn Zephyr Ginghamsin two tone
and self cOlOrs, SOC.
Crocodile Zephyr Ginghams in self color
ings only, 60c.
Zephyr Ginghams Of cotton and silk in
ChevrOn and Damasse designs. 75c.
Novelty Dephyr Ginghams, light and dark
grounds with solid and open work pOlka
dots, 50 and 60c
Bordered Zephyr Ginghams in polka dots
Bedford Cords and lace borders, AZ inches
81 and 85c,
Fancy Chevron Zephyr Ginghams, 45 de
signs, S7l4 and 45c.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Mr.. J. Edward Tylor of the EastoH
Gazette, has accepted position in the
Custom House at Baltimore.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Ex.G 3vernor Jackson, of Mary land,
bos determined to make his permanent
re idence in Washington.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Friday, during fox chase near
Centreville, the horse ridden by John
Perry fell and broke its neck.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Rev. DR.. Julius +. Grammar has been
called to Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church, Baltimore, as assistant rector.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The fish commission steamer Fish
Hawk will soon begin to locate the
oyster beds in Chesapeake waters.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

A CAR WRECKED. When the morn.
inc train on the lower division of the
d. NJ. & " Railroad. was in the vicin-
ity of Stockton last Wednesday, a rail
broke and tie passenger car was
thrown of the track. The car turned
over against four foot hank at the
side of the railroad, and was badly
wrecked. There were about six pas
Sengers on board, all of whom were
more or less bruised.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The car stables of the Norfolk City
Railroad, were burned with 80 horses.
Loss, $4,000; partially insured.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

BURNS CASE POSTPONED The
State was ready to 90 to trial Monday
ID the case of Eugene Dupont Burns,
charged with setting fire to the Elem
ing barn of +. j. Dupont. DeNemoUrs
& CO., on December 2l, 1890. H. II.
Ward, attorney for Burns, announced
that he was not ready owing to the
absence OF material witnesses. He
asked continuance until the May
term, which was granted
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Young Mems Social Club OF
Middletown, will give the last dance
Of the season at the Opera House to-
morrow evening.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Three fourths of the ale population
of Delaware City are engaged in pre-
y ring nets aud boats for the herring,
shad aud sturgeon fishing.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The revival meetings in the NJ. f.
Church at Tow nsend, have resulted in
great good. About 40 conversions
have occurred.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Samuel Darlington, a we'll known
resident of Newark, Del, died Tuesday
after a short illness of pneumonia. He
was about rs years old. Nine grown
children, five sons and four daughters,
survive him,
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Rev. T. E. Martlndale, pastor of
the VI. E. Church at New Castle, is a
candidate for Presiding Elder OF the
Wilmington district, to succeed Rev.
W. L. S Murray.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Last week DR.. J. G. Daw son left
Milford Tor Matteaw an, n. Y, where
he succeeds the late DR.. Jacob Strong,
who had large practice there.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The Grand Lodge of the Knights of
RecipI Ocity-a farmers organization
has issued circular stating that or
&anizatiOn will be effected in every
state in the Union.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

14LLSGED Horse THIEF CAPTURED.
-. y. Hooper, alias John Todd, was
ios'so in" >, at Milford Saturday for steal
a. morse from man named Rich
tbs tbon Sul In Maryland. Hooper traded
Eoororse uorse TO Peter LO6and of Milford.
Po-,Pes was taken before Squire
eomn'i,,. who after hearing the case
ian iSSed :, D him to the Kent county
Cons,sISI0V Aver, where he was taken by
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The marriage is announced for this
evening of Rev T. E. Terry. pastor OF
the NJ E. Church of Dover, and Miss
Amanda Gilt EFT, at Mrs. r. A. Slaugh-
ter's on the green.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

William w. Shoskley, the Townsend
jeweler, will leave shortly for Milford
To take charge of his brothers grist
mill
Mrs. William Burton, living near
Laurel, was made insane by an attack
of the grippe. Her recovery is consid-
cred doubtful.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

c. R. Layton, James w. Smith,
samuel Lingo, David p Greenly and
John WIldcutts are candidates tor
Inspector of Weights and Measures for
Sussex county.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

]. Frand Wilds, distributor of the
direct tax, has refunded up to the
present time. $5l, 900. The balance is
$4,000, and the remaining claimants
number 5000 persons.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

Ex-R preventative Philemon ScOtten
died at his home in Marydel on
Thursday, aged about 81 years. Fun
eral on sunday morning, at 8 O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

A PREACHER TO WED Cards are
issued W for the wedding of Rev. Olin :
walton, pastor of Red Lion M. +
TSnureh, and Miss Sallie Silver, at Red
S-'On SaOn on Wednesday evening, February
q. The wedding will be at the home
n ge sne brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

The annual session Of the Stat'
Sabbath.schOol Convention, will be
held 10 Dover Friday and Saturday
March llth and 18th. Prof. Reynolds
prominent Sunday School worker,
will be present. Prof. John r. sweeney
Will conduct the music.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17

John c. Higgins, president of the
Delaware State Grange, Patrons of
Husbandry, has issued circular call
ing upon all subordinate oranges to
observe WashingtOn's birthday as
young Patriots Day"
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
Sunday school Convention.

The Friends Society of Oak street
held most interesting and successful
Sabbath school convention during Tues
day and Wednesday. The opening adj
dress of welcome was delivered at 2.3t
o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Mr.. Harry
Wood of South Portland and responded
to by Mr.. Frank E. Jones of South
China, Ne. Addresses by many talented
speakers, including Mrs. Harriet Dalton
Collins of Rhode Island, Miss Elizabeth
Z. Larkin of Peabody, Mass, George L.
Crossman of Saco, David j. Douglas OF
Hallowell and many others were features
of the convention.
Mr.. Fl. ". Shaylor gave pleasing and
instructive lecture on the subject OF
Palestine Tuesday evening. The
i-scenes which lay in and about Ramallal1
were of especial interest to the audience,
as the Mission Home there is supported
by the Friends N. E. Yearly Meeting of
which Oak street is branch.
An appropriate solo was rendered by
/, 2sr. Harry Harmon.
On Wednesday the exercises consisted
# addresses and discussions, the conven-
ion closing with grand gospel temper
ance service in the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
An Oversupply of Bark.

There are about 1900 cords of bail
stacked at the yard of the Casco Tar,
ming Company on Green street. 1t i
worth about $4,000. The two hug
piles, similar in shape and nearly n
large as barn, that can be seen fror
the street, are worth nearly $500 eacl.
This year there is an oversupply of ba ]
in New England. 1t costs 50 less a corr
than last year, and not for twenty year
has there been SO much stacked in Ne
Hampshire waiting for a market. Fou
years ago it was difficult for the Case,
Company to procure 500 cords of bark
except from the largest dealers; nov
1000 cords could be obtained within II
dius of 60 miles from this city. Th
oversupply of bark is due largely to til
fact that the trade in leather has bee.
very dull the pastfew years and the bari
has been left over from year to year a.a'
accommodating.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
FIRE AT ALIENS CORNER.
A Small Boy Acknowledges He Was the
Incendiary.

A large barn near Aliens Corner, Deer
ing, owned by the estate of J. o. White
was destroyed by fire yesterday after
noon about o'clock The barn con-
tanned quantity of hay and straw and
agricultural tools to the value of about
$500. The contents of the barn belonged
to Simeon Tracey and were not insured.
A small boy aged eleven years, who
gives the name of Joseph Ivy and says he
came from Maiden, Mass, was brought
into the station last evening and ac-
knowledged that he was the incendiary.
He came from Maiden the other day, ar
irving here on the boat from Boston. He
says he went out to Barrett's in Deeling
because he had an aunt who had visited
there, and got a chance to do chores at
MI. Barrett's house. He acknowledged
that he broke some windows in the
school house near by the other day. Yes
terday he got some matches at Mr.. Bar
rett's and set the barn ON fire. He is &
colored boy and says his father is sexton
of a church in Maiden.
Last night there was the light of APP
parently extensive wood fires in Deerine.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
MARRlAG ES.

In this city. April 20, by Rev Matt S. Hughes,
lanes E. Stephenson and Miss Marion r. Smith
Of Portland
Afred w Snow and Miss Efie Morrissey, both both
Of Deering.
In Cumberland Mills, April 10, by Rev. E. M.
Cousins, Samuel Dingley of Standish and Mrs.
Ellen H. Frank of Westbrook.
In Cumberland Mills. April 90 by Rev. E. M.
Cousins, Arthur Merrill and Lucy A. Babbidge,
both of Cape Elizabeth.
In Brunswick, April 16, Fred F. Dunton and
Hiss Cora Bell Tedford.
In Rockland, April IL. Elkahah E. Boynton
lad Miss Jennie L. Ingrallam.
In Gushing, G. Ivan Young and Miss Ollie E..
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
Cumberland Rowing Association,

At City Hall Wednesday evening, April
9TH, the Cumberland Rowing Associa-
ion will give their friends a hearty well
come. The occasion will be the annual
concert and ball. The committee hav-
ing the matter in charge will do all that
Is possible to bring it up to the usual
standard of success attained by this
organization and will endeavor to in
crease their roll of friends by adding
,aany new ones.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
WILL He DO 1T?
What the Young Democrats Request o
Treasurer Walker.

1t is well known that the young Dem
ocrats before the city officers were elect
ed were very firm on one point; the turn
ing out of all Republican office-holdcrs
and replacing them with Democrats
Treasurer Walker declined to remove
the Republican clerks in his department.
and it is reported that the Young Men
Democratic Club have sent him lettei
making demand on him to remove th>
Republican clerks and replace then.
with Democrats 1t remains to be sccr
what he will, do s
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
In Menoriam.

At meeting eof the Portland Society
OF the New Jerusalem held Tuesday eve
aing, the following resolutions were
made and accepted:
ResoJUed, That in the death of Mr. Luther
FArrar Pingree, the Portland Society has lost a
salued member, who has done great service to
The society and the church in general through
ont the state, and that we express our sympa-
t5iY to his family.
Resolved, That we, as members of the Port
land Society of the New Jerusalem hear with
sorrow of the death of Mrs Sarah W Berry,
ani tender our sympathy to her husband and
t;nlly in this, their great affection
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
DEATHS.

In New York city, April 10, Mrs. Sarah N.
Morse: formerly Of Portland, aged "a years.
noon at 2 O'clock
In Old Orchard, April IA, Gilbert Berry, aged
70 years.
IN China, April 10, Elbridge Ward, aged 81
years.
In Monmouth j. R. Partridge, aged 81 years.
In Yinaihaven, April z, Mrs. Lydia G. Clark,
aged 63 years.
In vinalhaven, April 5, Isaiah Barton, aged
o9syears,
In Dayton, April Is, Charles Davis.
In Boothbay Harbor, April 10, Nathan G..
Hodgdon, aged CT years. ~ ~
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21

On APRIL 2IsT, 323, B. {
died DIoGENEs, the Cynic, vi,
despised mankind, lived in a tn,
and asked ALEXANDER the Gre.
to stand out of his sunlight.
He was born at Sinope, A..
Minor, and pirates sold him as
slave to wealthy Corinthian VII
treated him generously. He G.
ried a lantern in daylight, loohil
as he said, for an. honest man
Evidently the ancient Cynic die
not have an opportunity to read the
Clothing advertisement of the present
day, else he could have located his
man without a lantern. Honest
Clothing is easy enough to get when
you find the right store.
Our Hat Department is receiving
deserved attention. Our SI.5o and
$500 hats save you 50 cents from
the ordinary price.
Store open till noon today,
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
Baptist Social Union.

At the Western Maine Baptist Socia
Union, which holds its next meeting Il.
the Preble house, Portland, on Wedne4
day evening, April 81, there will be "a;
address by Rev. Philip s. Moxom, pasto3
of the First Baptist church, Boston Tit
supper will be served at Z O'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
First Baptist Sunday School.

The annual meeting of the First BaI,-
tist Sunday School Society will be held
in the vestry this evening at I O'Clock,
followed by social hour, which will be
made of special interest by the teachers.
Parents of scholars and members of the
parish are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1892-04-21
ON A STRIKE.
The 3uarrymen at Redstone Are All
Out.

The quarryrnen at Redstone, North
Conway, are on strike owing to differ,
-ences in regard to the contract under
which they are employed. The strikers
each receive dollar day from the ma
tional union. If the strike is not settled
before Monday there will be a general
strike of quarrymen over the country.