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Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided in favor of the
United States in the case brought up
by the Governments of Great Britain
and Canada in the name of Thorn as
Henry Cooper, owner of the schooner,
w. P. Sayward, to determine the right
of the United States to exercise exclus-
i've iurisdictson over the seal h5heri es
in Behring Sea. The court holds that
it has the right to review the decision
of the Alaskan Court, but that the
Jurisdiction of the Alaskan Court in
the case appears fully on the face Of
the proceedings, and therefore the
question of jurisdiction cannot be
raised now. The Supreme Court does
not pass on the politics involved but
intimates that on that question it,
views would be favorable to the con
tention of the United States.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
Getting Through Rough Experiences

Willard G. Pierce in his trip to Ken
tucky after the mules advertised in
these columns had series of expert
ences that would have been rather
trying to the nerves of timid man.
The 6rst was a severe collision and
wreekage of a train just ahead Of him,
then near JohnstOwn of a lot of cars
that had been thrown together and
had caught fire, producing cOntaSra-
ton as large as a dwelling on fire, then
in the West where one train had tele-
scOped another, causing a delay on the
track of three or four hours, and later
on still another, four wrecks on trains
lust ahead Of them before they reached
| their destination. Returning it was
not quite so bad, but on reaching Bal
timOre travelling with the train carry
ing his mules) they, (Mr. p. and Geo.
Cole who was travelling with him)
were quite hungry only having about
Eve meals in the four days, and on
starting to an eating house to which
| he had been directed was arrested by
an officer, with the declaration at the
same time, II summons you in the
name of the State of Maryland to sit in
inquest on the body of that man yOn.
der" pointing to a man who had had
his head mashed in and instantly
killed by the cars. But said Mr.
Pierce, 81 have plenty of good reason
why should be excused" mo ex
cuses granted" chimed in both the
officer and Coroner and they had tC
accept the situation without redress
When the Coroner had thus gathered
his Jury, he turned to Mr.. Pierce and
SAID in the most laeOnic way, Il ap
point you foreman of this jury" and
so it was, but being a plain case they
were not long in hearing the evidenc'
and making a verdict. But it it ha'
) been otherwise it would have been al
the same. Mr.. P.l6nally got home, w
need not say tired, hungry and emin
emily satisfied with his trip. But her
comes the singular part Of it: he passe
! through wrecked, burning and tele
scoped cars, corOnOr's inquests an
> mules heels, to cut his hand aeverel
: with a pen knife while whiting
! stick, abstractedly absorbed in though
> as a purchaser was trying to drive hiI
= in a sharp deal. Mr.. Pierce goes abOu
q with a bandaged hand, but he ca
+ talk mule all the same.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
gOung men t. recall their younger

gonng men tq recall their younger
days.
General amusements, consisting of
music both instrumental and vocal and
games. Then came the selling of bas-
kets, auetiOned off by VIM. George
Truax, amounting to about twelve
dollars.) Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Presley Ford, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Vane, Mr.. and Mrs. James Truax,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Truax. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Windal. Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. John Slaughter,
Rev. r. X. Stephenson and lady, the
Misses Swinney from Smyrna, Misses
Clara Ford, Ella Wheatman, Elma
Frazier, Ida and Emma Slaughter
Eta and May Benson, Lille Ford
Sadie Rawley, Nellie Hanson, Ollie
Cummins, Martha and May Logan
Matte Jones, Ida Slaughter, Messrs
Mat Ford, Joe Benson, James Truax
Samuel and Andrew Cole, Frank
Jones, John and Samuel Wheatman
Harry Benson, Harry Cole. Eli Logan
Will Broadway, Clarence Ford, Thos
Fennimore, Nat Carey, Themas JefIer
son, James Madison, Fletcher Truax
Fred Williams. X. IN.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

THE half dozen minOf parties which
met at St. Louis last week, surprised
the politicians by holding together
with sufficient force to unite in a single
party with many diverse views, and
resolving to enter the contest with
Presidential candidate. A New York
paper thus criticises this Third Party
The convention of all the cranks at
St. Louis closed the session by the
adoption of singular platform. Not
one voice of dissent was raised against
the long platform adopted, but in part
because the advocates of WOman's
Suffrage and Prohibition had become
disguised with their treatment and
the more prominent of them at least
had Withdrawn. AS things stand alb
solutely nothing appears in the action
of the convention to satisfy the PrOhi-
tionists and the question of Woman S
Suffrage is by a separate resolution
relocated to the Legislats res
of the different states and territories,
in blissful ignorance of the fact that in
most of the states and territories no Leg
islature can touch the question, since
the solution depends upon their own
constitutions. All the other factions
and fragments were placated by the
insertion of some idea or catch
word in the platform, and the conven
ton appointed National Committee
to act with the Peoples Party Com
mittee in calling Presidential nomi
mating Convention.
The cheap money people had thing
their own way. They put into thei
platform the 2 per cent sub-treasur!
plan, the unlimited coinage of silver
speedy increase of currency to not les
than $50 for every man, woman ant
baby, graduated income tax, pOsta
savings banks, and Government own
ership of railroads, telegraphs an
telephones
The labor element in this conventiO
had to be satisfied with catchwOId
and empty phrases. The platfOrI
contained no demand for eight hour
day nor for any other measures tha
labor organizations insist upon as net
essarV rt OF money WOrkme
are 10 receive Tor their labor is a kin
supplied without limit by the sui
treasury plan, the unlimited cOinag
of all silver and the purchase of a
railroads, telegraphs and telephone
The Knights Of Labor who participate
seem to have had little power; Il
control Of the whole affair was in II
hands of the Third Party Allian'
men. 1t is therefore more signifiCal
that not a word appears favOring q
change of tariff, or opposing PrOtectit
but contrary the subject was met
the assertion that the old parti
proposed to drown the Outcries of
plundered people with the uprOar oi
sham battle over the tariff"
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

MARCH WEATHER. - Hicks the
weather prOgnOsticatOr forecasts the
weather for March as follows: Rain
storms turning to sleet and snow
storms may be expected about the I'd
and Sd. Billiards need not surprise.
Watch your stock. Very cold days
will follow. About the 7th it will turn
warm, and many storms will occur
from that date TO the 11th. Watch and
see These storms and cold following
call for special care of man and beasts.
The 14th is the censor of reactiOnary
movements. From 10th to 23rd look
for eauinoctial storms and gales. They
will cOmel Sea-faTing folks beware
Mercury will drop very lOw-rising for
reactionary storms about 26th and 2Ith.
Month will end growing warmer. with
storm conditions moving from the
west. Earthquakes, natural feature
of March perturbations. Shelter and
feed well your stock.
The Democrats in the House have
got to face the silver question. The
Committee on Rules reported a reso'
luton making the Bland bill special
order for March % "a, and notice wal
given that this resolution will be con
sidered Rext Monday. If a vote Il
not reached on the bill at the end o
the three days named, it is understood
that extraordinary efforts will be pu
forth to prevent hlibustering AM
further delay.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
For ne Smyrna Tunes
CheswOld Items.
DEATH OF MRS EVANS - CLAYTON
CHURCH RECEDED FROM ITS PROP
OSITION, sc, &C

DEATH OF MRS EVANS - CLAYTON
CHURCH RECEDED FROM ITS PROP
OsITION, &C, &C.
The deal for the Delaplain Mcdaniel |
farm near Cheswold referred to last
week was not oOnsummated, owing it
is said TO some teChnIcality that might
effect the title w 8. Hardcastle will
probably remain on the farm, and MIR.
Garrison take his farm purchased OF
the DR.. Goodwin estate near Kentou.
Mrs. Aunie J. Evans wife of Owen
Evans, near CheswOd died Thursday
evening last at the age of 55 years.
Mrs. Evans was great sufferer with
cancer which she bore with great pa
tience aud christian fortitude She
was a very estimable lady aud was
much admired for her many good quail
ities by those of this vicinity who have
had the pleasure of making her acqain
tance in the period of probably ten
years of life among US. Funeral ser
vices were held Sunday at O'Clock,
p. M, at the Evans home conducted by
Rev. Il, w. Dame rector of St. Peters
7, F. Church, Smyrna, and the body
was conveyed Monday morning to
Evansburg, Montgomery county, Pa,
by the 7.l5 train from Cheswold for
burial, followed by her husband and
Edward A., Herbert o., Mrs. Edgar l..
Spruance, Miss Mabel and Master
Percy, her children.
Our aged citizen and friend Elihu
Jefferson living near CheswOld who
has been confined to his house for sew
eral weeks by poor health, has, We
! learn, improved so that he now takes
daily walks Mr.. Jefferson is more
than four score years of age.
Clayton now refuses to accept the
proposition fixed upon at a meeting
before Presiding Elder Smith week be-
fore last at which she was represented,
viz: to remain on Smvrna Circuit with
the understanding that a junior
preacher be added SO as to meet her
demands for two preaching services
each Sunday. Therefore, the affairs
of the circuit remain as unsettled as
they were in the fall when she an
nOunced her first intention to be sci
off Bethel and SeversOn's are grow
ing impatient to the point of letting
her alone to steer her own bark and
take the consequences thereafter.
David Dannenhauer, an industrious
and well known German who came L
this locality about 80 years ago, dice
in CheswOld last Saturday. aged Z
years. He has served as Sexton fO
Bethel Church for ten years or more
up to failing health a year ago. "Davy
as he was Familiarity known, was G
positive make up and Temperament
that prompted him to speak his min
respecting any person or any thin
unreserVedly. He seemed hOweve
, seldom to have given offence, bu
rather to attract many to seek hi
company, and his opinions, which ger
orally were given in no uncertai
!; sound. He was buried on Monday a
! Bethel cemetery of which church h
, was member. He left widow an
l three children.
4 Bethel Sunday school has chosen Mr.
:. J. II. Bishop aud Mr.. T ID. Garrison d
I delegates to the State Sunday SchOO
Q Convention to be held in Dover Mare
1lth and l2h. Mrs. W. F. COllir
aud Jefferson Cooper were chose
. alternates.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The negotiations between the Unit
ed States and Great Britain, looking to
the submission to arbitration of the
controversy in regard to the Behring
Sea seal fisheries, resulted Monday in
the signing of treaty of arbitration
between Secretary Blaine and Sir Jul
ian Paunceforte. 1t is understood the
board will be composed of seven per-
sons, two from the United States, two
from Great Britain lone of whom is to
be Canadian) and one each from
France Sweden and Italy.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Mar. 2, 1892.

THE "TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
MS-SUBsCRIPTION-One year strictly in ad-
vance, sl.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 firstinsertOn sub
seauent 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., 1892-03-02
DRESS GOODS,
DRY GOODS, (
NOTIONS,
LADIES' COATS.

To those who have not yet
purchased or are contemplate
ing purchasing a Winter
Suit, we can say that our as
sortment is still good, com
prising colored Serges, Cash
meres, Henrietta and Bedford
and Diagonal Cloths.
Specially fine values in
Black Dress Goods, Henri
ettas at rs, 87!, 100, and As
inches.
Diagonal, dotted and silk
Striped Serges at 100 per
yard. The best twilled Red
and Plain White Flannels
we ever offered, at 25 cents.
A full line of the best makes
of Muslins, Sheetings, etc.
All sorts of Innings, Trim
mings, Velvets, etc. Extra
fine black ribbed Hose, at
12l cts. Large assortment
of Ladies' and Children's
Underwear, including the
Natural Wool.
Our stock of Ladies Coats
are going at remarkably low
prices, sizes broken, but quite
likely yours is here. A rare
bargain for you if it is.
Come and see.
Prices reduced on Robe
Dress Patterns.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
The Enworth Learue Social.

The following account of the Social
at SeversOn's Church was intended for
our last issue but reached US too late
for Insertion:
The Epworth League Social, Rdver.
tised in last weeks paper came OF and
was brilliant success. Bashful youths
and blushing maidens alike found a
companion with whom TO eat the lun
eheon, the older folks too, had such a
desire to be young that they even
brought their lunch TO entice the
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
MARRIAGES.

ROSS-BURROWS.-On February 2Gth
at the residence of the brides parents by
Elder f. Rittenhouse, Mr.. Benjamin II.
Ross to Miss Mary c., daughter Of Frank
NJ. Burrows, Of KentOn, both Of Kent
county, Del.
BULLEN- -STAATS.-On the 25th inst,
vt the Scott NJ f. Parsonage Whining
ton, Del, by the Rev. John France,
Lewis NJ. Bulen to Maggie d. Staats.
daughter James Staats, deceased, OF
Thoroughfure Neck.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The new steamer, MGine, recently
built at Harlan and HollingswOrth, on
its way to New England, anchored on |
Thursday night in the bay opposite |
the Bombay Hook Light House. Dur
ing the evening they exercised their
search light, and Mr. Benson says the
light on their porch, from the steamer
over two miles distant, was brilliant
enough to see to read a copy of the
SMYRNA TIMES. 1t was cast in various
directions, when tnrned skyward,
throwing light in the sky very much
like the tail of comet. The light was
seen by persons in this vicinity.
THE work of chartering the steamer
| Clyde for Excursions to Woodland
Beach has already commenced and
several churches have selected their
time, Among these are the Scott,
EpwOrth, Asbury aud several other
churches, of Wilmington. Parties in
Chester, Camden and several other
places have it under consideration.
The Clyde's every day excursions to
| Woodland Beach from Philadelphia
and Chester will commence on June
18th. The time from the lst of June
until the 10Th will be taken up by
special charters of churches and Asso-
Citations.
THE long delayed Quarterly Confer
ence, the 4th, was finally held at tn,
NJ E. Church on Friday evening
There was a good attendance, though
several atsentees, the proceeding
however developing nothing Outsid
the usual routine business of the Con
ference. mainly the reports of pastors
local preachers, class leaders and Sun
day School uperintendents. John H
Hoffecker was reelected District Stew
r ard, Joseph Smithers, Law Delegate t
the Annual Conference, and HERNIA
Roe, Alternate. The candidates fO
t delegates were balloted for withOu
q any one being put in nomination, an
5 il took several more ballots in eac
case than usual, to reach a majOrit
vote. The question of pastOrate wa
] not alluded 10, the conference bein
J. relieved from its consideration ty I'll
definite knowledge obtained two
0 three days previous that the GhurC
Y was almost unanimously in favor {
d the three years limit, and that the
lr would be no effort to change or supe
sede this.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The riot that threatened the peace
of Vienna for two or three days last
week, finally subsided by Sunday.
The thousands of people engaged in it
were clamOring for Bread. 1t is stated
that there is much suffering in the city
among the poor, and the charitable
have incessant demands made upon
them to assist families who are on the
verge of starvation.
About 10000 skilled mechanics and
$4,000 unskilled laborers were out Of
employment.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

THE three suits brought by impor-
ters to test the constitutiOnality of the
Mckinley tariff act, was decided by
the Supreme Court of the United
States. The act was sustained. Chief
Justice Fuller and Justice Lamar dis
sented from that part of the decision
holding the reciprocity section cOnsti'
tutiOnal.
The Supreme Court also sustained
the legality of the Dingley worsted act
and held that the House of Represen
tatives had a right to make the mt
quorum" rule.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
Matrimonial.
BARNEs-NORRIs.

Geo R. Barnes, of Philadelphia, for
merly OF Smyrna, and Miss Lizzie G..
Norris, daughter of Robert Norris, of
this town, were married by Rev Dr..
Stubbs at the parsonage of Thirteenth
street NJ. f. Church, Philadelphia on
the oath ult. They will reside in Phil
adelphia.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
N1i-.., Nouo o.d Tiu.. pi1Is

Act on new pTIncIpTe- -reguINtTng the
liver, stomach and bowels hroUgh the
nerUe. A new discovery DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste
torpid liver. piles, constipation. IIRequaled
for men, women, children. Smallest, mild
est, surest 80 doses, % cts Samples free
at j. Wesley Denneys drugstore
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
RnolIen,s Arnioa aIHe

The best Salve IN the world for Cuts BruSe
Sores, Ulcers salt Rheum, Fever Sores Tetter
ChGpped Hands, ChilblainS, COrus, and all skin
EruptionS, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. II Is guaranteed to give perfect salts
| fActUn, or money refunded Price p cents per
| box. For sale bv James r. HOffecker, smyrna
| & G. HarmOnSOn Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
For the Smyrna Times.
MR. EDITOR

MR.. EDITOR
want to say a word in behalf of
Richard Brown the hack driver and
in doing so believe / am vOicing the
sentiments of the whole town. He has
been among the first to respond at the
first tap of the fire bell On many Oe-
casiOns, running his horses at full
speed, carrying the hose carriage and
fire apparatus to the scene of cOnta-
grafton, and thus far without any com
pensation whatever. A good many
think the Town Commissioners should
compensate him, and il might not
hurt the FIRE insurance companies to
do likewise. This is written without
Richards knowledge. He is faithful
public servant and should be paid.
JUSTICE.
Another communication on the same
has been received, subject covering the
same idea and saying that there is sub
scription paper for raising a fund "
reimburse Brown for his trouble, whidh
can be found at the store OF Mccoy
Brown.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

A MOVEMENT is afOOt in New Castle
county, looking to the calling of a
convention to draft a new State COnsti-
fntinn
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

L. M. PRICE calls attention to his
special fertilizers for potatoes, truck
and berries.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

WANAMAKER & BROWN make their
spring announcement in this issue.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

WE have merged from winter into
the first spring month, though we have
no balmy vernal breeZes yet.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

SUBSCRIBERS who have changed
their residence will please notify as as
to their post office.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

THE winter can leave now just as
soon as it gets ready, and the sooner it
goes the better the great majority will
be pleased We want the builders to
get to work, and employment for the
carpenters and other outdoor lahOrers,
many OF whom have been on short
commons for a month or two past, and
whose store bills have accumulated
which weeks of steady work will be
necessary to obliterate. We want to
see the robin and blue birds and hear
the frogs and sample the garden sass
and early strawberries.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
PRODUCE.
AmNrnA

The executors Of George W. Cummins. deceased
will sell at Public sale ten iluI shares of the
Capital stock of the National Bans of Sm, rua.
at h "Deaware Huuse,' smyrna. on saturday.
March 1892. at o'clock P NJ. Also nineteen
l9I shares of the Capital stock of the Farmers
Bank at Dover. in front of the County Building,
Dover on Tuesd ~, March = 1892, at O'Clock
P NJ.
ALEX. g. CUMMINS
WM. POLK CUMMINS
Executors
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
Observation-Disclosures

Harry Stevens, young farmer re-
siding near BackistOn's Cross Roads,
and Miss Annie E. Harris, of Clayton,
were married in the NJ. E. Church,
Clayton on Wednesday evening last by
Rev. Il. K. Stephenson in the presence
of a number of friends. The candidates
stood under an evergreen arch from
which suspended an imitation horse
shoe made of white roses, while the
ceremony was being performed j. f.
DeFOrd and Vim. f. Buchanan, who
were the ushers, proceeded and stood
up with the young couple at the altar,
Miss Mary Anthony in the meanwhile
playinglM glMeudlessohn' wedding march
The bridal party then drove out to the
residence of Wesley Stevens, father of
the groom, who gave a reception, at
tended by 80 or 80 persons.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

ABOUT one O'Clock Sunday night the
dwelling on the farm Of Harry ID.
Boyer occupied by David G. Cummins,
81 miles below Smyrna on the State
road was burned to the ground with
all the contents except few pieces of
furniture. Fortunately the wind set
off from the Outbuildings so nothing
was destroyed but the dwelling except
the smoke house aud milk house ad-
Joining. The house was insured in the
Kent County Mutual for $500, or inclu-
ding the two others named, $545. The
furniture of Mr.. Cummins was insured
very recently in the North British and
Mercantile for $500, and the goods
we're packed to go to Wilmington in a
day or two. The loss on the furniture
was adjusted yesterday at $500. Mr..
Boyer is making arrangements to re-
place the house by better one.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The friends of Miss Addie V. Cooke
will be pleased to read striking poem
from her gifted pen on our first page.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

LARGE assortment muslin underwear
at l.. A. Cotton.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

The Cheyenne aud Arapahoe lands
In Oklahoma, will bo opened about
March /.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

A MORE gloomy day than yesterday
for moving could not we'll be devised.
For ten days the wind had set persis-
tently from the North East, chill,
damp, threatening and sometimes rain
ing. the sun nearly all the time shut
out from view. Old Pluvius seemed
to be gathering his resources to pour
out at moving time, a furious storm
coming in at noon Monday and lasting
all day Yesterday. A number made it
convenien 80 get out Monday morn
ing before the rain came, and were
fortunate. there were some yesterday
of necessity, but all who could deferred
for better weather.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02

A FEW ladies coats at less than cost
at l.. A. Cotton.
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
BUCKsoN-sMITH.

Joseph A. Buckson, of Taylor's
Bridge, and Miss Annie l. Smith, of
ST. Georges, were united in the bonds
of wedlock at the residence of the
brides mother, in st. Georges, on Tues
day afternoon 23rd inst at 3 o'clock, by
the Rev G. l.. Hardesty. of the NJ f.
Church The home was beautifully
decorated with evergreens and pOtted
plants, thoroughly darkened, after
ward beautifully illuminated, and the
appearance of the interior was affect
ing. Guests numbering over l25 were
present. The bride was attired in a
light tan bedford cord, trimmed with
velvet and pearl passementerie, the
groom wearing the usual dress. The
brides sister, Miss Rosa Smith, of St
Georges, was the bridesmaid, and
Harry BucksOn. the grOOm's brother,
was hest man. Many handsome and
useful presents were received from the
many friend of the contracting par
ties After the impressive ceremony
refreshments were served and the gath
ering dispersed, wishing Mr. and Mrs
Buckson years of welded bliss They
will make their residence on the G.. +
ROthWell farm, near Smyrna,
Smyrna times., 1892-03-02
Will Open June 1st.

VIM. J. Oglesby's orchestra, of
Chester, will open our Wednes-
day Evening Hops on June oath.
Among the new attractions
will be the Switchhack Railway,
put up and in charge of j. b.
Maxwell, of Middletown, Del.
The steamer Thomas Clyde
will commence her regular trips
on June 30.
LIP. CAMPBELL, PFOp'F.