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Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

THERE has been no equal case of
horror for some time as that of the
burning of the Hotel Royal, a FIVE
story brick building at Sixth Avenue
and 10th street, New York, early Sun
day morning. There were 1873 persons
in the house tiftyfOur are missing,
and from twenty to fifty are supposed
to be lost. The fire is supposed to
have been started by pot of fat left
on the kitchen stove.
The Hotel Boyal, more than one
New York paper notes, was place
where mo questions were asked. 1t
had respectable guests. Families lived
there. Its doors were open to all the
transient trade all hotels near a great
depot secure. But always, and on a
Saturday night in particular, the man
agement asked no questions.
In the evil fraternity of sin, such
places become known to vast mum
ber. They remain semi respectable.
The police do not trouble them. No
scandals are heard. No disorder takes
place. All within its wall have too
heavy a stake laid on secrecy and
silence to run the risk of vulgar de-
bauchery aad loud license.
But Saturday last Death spread his
net in the Hotel Royal, over uncon
sciOus and sleeping sin. The hote
was open as usual. After Z O'Clock
Saturday night it took in twenty-five
couples, men and women, turning theil
steps to safe walls which told nc
tales and where mo questions were
asked" The house was full. Every
room was taken. Many we're unde
assumed names on the register. Som,
had lodged this curt record altogether
Through this place, where no ques
tiOns were aske1 for so many years
fire swept and left no answer to b,
made. No imagination can think Oft
more awful fate than must have RISE
before some men and women IN thos
brief, bitter moments.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

REV ]. A. B. WILSON is big enough
man to be in the papers nearly every
week. There are other preachers such
as Spurgeon, Talmage, Brooks, Foster
&C., who are brought frequently before
public notice, but theirs seems to be
for the good they say and do, while
with the first named it seems to be the
reverse. The acts of his administra-
ton, or rather mal-administration,h have
rung the changes along the line from
alto to base ever since the last session
of Conference, but the last cause of
new spaper eruption is the exception
which he or his friends take to a circU-
lar sent out by an official committee of
the NJ. E. Church of Dover ian out line
of which is given on our first page
asking for information and the coop
Grafton of those in Dover District, who
like themselves, were suffering from
the mal-administratiOn of the Presid-
ing Elder, so they could properly pre-
sent their grievances at the coming
Conference.
The sending out this circular was
like throwing bat into a hornets nest
The reverend gentleman and biz
friends have gathered up these circu
lars and rushed into daily papers with
them, with the evident intention o
gaining sympaty for what they term {
persecution but which the others claim
is for self preservation. The EUerJ
Evening of yesterday has a letter over
column and a quarter long amusing
for the particularly with which it hug
the title D. ID at every mention of thu
name Of the Presiding Elder, anC
which scores the aforesaid committee
The animus Of the circular and tn
note- thst teeompanied them may b,
gathered from an expression one of tn
committee used viz You and other
have shown me that yo' feel his pa'
on you" Here is an intimatiOR tina
they have had this year to buck tn
tiger" All this sounds strange in writ
ing Of a minister in high and respOns
BILE position, and it could not be so
there was not something. Whethe
the reverend gentleman is wrong
wholly, or in part, remains for tn
Conference to determine after inVesti
CATION, but it is evident that chang
a sweeping change must be made if tn
churches of Wilmington COnferenC
are to have peace and prosperity, An
the messengers of the gospel be to the
people those Of peace and good will.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
College for oolored Students.

The famous old LOckerman mansion
on the Smyrna road, near Dover, drew
perhaps a greater and more distin-
gu;shed crowd to its doors on Thurs
day than It's portals ever opened to
befrre. The mansion has been re.
modelled and turned into Delaware's
College for COlOred Students, and was
on that day formally dedicated to that
use.
Two o'clock was the hour set for the
opening of the dedicatOry exercises,
and at that hour the large orchard in
front of the building looked like an old
time camp meeting ground horses
and carriages were everywhere visible
about the grounds, aud their owners
were scattered all over the large man.
sion aud its Outbuildipgs.
There were also about tifty ladies
from the vicinity of Dover present, who
manifested much Interest in the building
and its appointments. President Webb
and his family are already established
in their Queen Anne's cottage situated
to the right OF the main building. All
the buildings are lighted by electricity.
all the apartments being literally
supplied by lights. The school opened
Thursday with three students-HO
ard D. Young, of Sussex county An
drew Walter, of Delaware City, John
Benn, of West Dover.
The faculty includes Professor Yves.
ley Webb, PRESIDENT NJ. n. Beamer
and L. COnwell, Assistants. Mrs.
Drucilla Mitchell is the matrOp.
Addresses were made by Hon. Char.
les b. Lore, who recited the history OF
the movement which developed into
the completed college. Rev. w. d.
Cook, cOloTed, congratulated tho peO-
pie of tho State on the successful inaug-
uratiOn of the colored college; Rev. p.
II. Rawlips spoke il the same cOngrat-
platorY maRasr, particularly to the
OOlOPed people.
Hon. w. i. Sirman spoke of his vote
for the act which guaranteed the col.
lege, y. D. WaFing, cOlQred, Of Balti-
more, Rev. ]. W. Cook, cOlOred, and
Daniel y. HRmiltan, Of Wilmington,
made short effective speeches, followed
by Henry @. Conrad,
A CheswOld correspondent writes
! was at the dedication of the COlOred
College last Thursday aud among other
good things said by DIR. Cook (cOlored)
of Wilmington, he told them this story
as related by Bishop Wayman. The
Bishop while travelling in the far
south was asked by piOus member OF
the cOlOred church what kind Of peo
pie the Northern Yankees were P''
"What do you mean, y said the Bishop.
Why" said the member, "'It Seems
they can do any thing. In the first
place, while we we're slaves, they set
us all tree, then they got to runnin'
railroad with lightning, aud nOw they
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

Hon. James f. Boyd, democrat, who
was elected Governor of Nebraska last
fall. but who has been kept out of the
Office by the republicans on the ground
that he was not naturalized citizen,
took possession Of the office Monday.
Governor Thayer, the republican hold
over Governor, offered bis hand, but
Governor Boyd declined to recognize
him ia any way. Mr.. fhayeF left the
room.
Mr.. Biaine's letter of decliDation has
greatly encouraged Senator Cullum
and other Presidential RspiTants, but
the general impression seems to be
that President HarrisOA will be the
republican nominee.
Senator Hill is said to be much EN-.
barassed by his obligations to the
liquor dealers, who demand legislation
that is vigorously opposed by the
churches and various refOTmaLOrV or
CARNATIONS.
Hon. A. H. Leonard has WsSt4en .
letter accepting the nomination of the
republican party for Governor of Lou
isiana.
Senator Sherman says he is not q
candidate for the presidency of the
United States.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
Public Sales.

The following persons will have ven
dues on the days indicated
J. +. Jones, In Raymond's Neck
Wednesday, February 18th.
J. II. Bishop at Bishops Corner, near
CheswOld, on Feb. 10, 1892.
On February 18th, near Delaney's
Church, Patrick Hannifee.
On February %, near Blackbird
camp grounds, James f. Cats.
On February ODD. one mile from
BlancO. Edward Burris.
On February oath, John S. Griffin,
in Spruance's Neck.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
DRESS GOODS,
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS,
LADIES' COATS.

To those who have not vet
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 IS, 87l, 100, and 45
inches.
Diagonal, dotted and silk
Striped Serges at 100 per
yard. The best twilled Red
and Plain White Flanncls
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
12I cts. Large assortment
of Ladies' and Childrens 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., 1892-02-10
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 10, 1892.

THE "TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFECKER Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna Del
RMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-On 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 Gents line for the firstinserton; 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., 1892-02-10
DEATHS

MOORE-On the Ith inst near SMYRNA, Cove
Moore. son of A. and Elizabeth Moore, aged
aged, 10 years, days.
BEDWRIL-On the 9TH inst. in town, Elizabeth
Bedwell, aged 65 years. The remains were in.
TERED at Bethel church
WEANER,--On the 9th inst, In Clayton. Eliza
Weaver in ner Slth year
START-On the 9th inst in PHILADELPHIA. Mrs.
VIM Start, formerly widow of Vim. H. Man.
neringO aged SO years.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
MARRIAGES.

B0WERS-ARCHER.-On the 9th inst, by Rev.
w. G. Robinson, at his residence, l4lO Christian
street Philadelphia. M Charles + Bowers and
Miss Mary A. Archie both of Wilmington, Del,
PARKER-HORN-O Sunday, February 7, at
the NJ, +, Parsonage, in LeipSic NY Rev. W. NJ.
Warner, Mr.. Charles Parker and Miss Maggie
Horn, both of Leipsic, Del
DULlN-DULIN-0n the 3Oth inst Harry Dulin
of GrumptOn, and Miss Dora Dulip, of Milling.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
Kenton.

The grip has its hold upon nearly
all of our town folks, but no one seems
to get hold on II.
The peach crop in this vicinity is not
very Aattering. as the buds are sup
posed to be very much injured.
Owing to poor health. Mr., T, ]. Poor
will dispose Of his household goods at
public auction, on Saturday February.
Goth. Mr.. Poor aud wife expect to
board this year.
Miss Mayme Burrows has returned
from a visit to MiddletOwn.
NJ" Louis GrGham, formerly Of Ken
ton, but now H3 Of Pltisb.GiPg i9 visiting
We are glad to announce that Miss
Male Wilds who has been very i'll for
sbhe tims is Improving. \. ~
The weather has been beautiful since
Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

The friends of Ex- President Cleve.
land in New York aud Washington.
are comforting in regard to the steps
that are to be taken against the ma
chine rule of SenOtar Hill in the En-
pire State.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
BuolIen's Arnica aIwa

The best saIye 10 the world for Gus, Bruise
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter
ghRpned Hands, ChilblaiRs, COINS, and all Skin
hruntinns, andpoaitively cures Piles, or no nav
required lttsguaTanteed to give perfect salts.
iaOt0nl or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
99aS' For sale hy James P. HOffOcker, Smyrna,
C. q. HaFmOnsOn, CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
Mi-ss' Nerve and Liver p,lI.

Act on new principle Regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerUes. A new discovery. Dr. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste
torpid liver, piles, constipation. URequaled
for men, women, children. Smallest, mild
est, surest 80 doses, 25cts. Samples free
at j. Wesley Denney's drugstore.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoFia,
When she was a Child, she erIad for oastoFia.
When she became Miss, she chung to CastpFia
When she hal Children she gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

The first day of the House Of Repre-.
tatives under the new rules, resulted in
the passage of but one bill, small
appropriation for continuing the work
on the census.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

Miss JANE LowBER, who has lived
in Washington for a number of years,
died there last week, and the remains
were brought here Monday for inter
ment in the Episcopal Cemetery. She
was sister OF Mrs. Ellen Cummins, of
this town, widow of the late DR. VIM.
Cummins, and also of Mrs. Rachel
Smith aud Mrs Kate Christman, Of
New York, who were in attendance
upon the funeral, The remains were
met at the depot and conveyed di-
rectly to the cemetery, Rev. q. w
Dame officiating. The deceased was
65 years old.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

MANY BUDS ARE LIVING. w.
Kerr, writes as follows to the Denton
Journal.
1t requires considerable nerve TO
write anything at this early period of
the season, relating to unfavorable
conditions affecting the prospective
crop of peaches for 90 AS a protec-
tive or saving clause, | announce that
my observations only refer to twelve
varieties in my own orchard. Fifteen
buds of each varieties examined dis
close facts as follows; On young aud
vigorous tree of Family Favorites,
eleven sound buds; Lord PalmertsOn
two; Ellison, seven; Muir, eight;
Steadley, five; JOhnsOn's Yellow Cling,
fivei Honey. ten; Bsll's FavOrite, three;
Globe, four; Bailey, four; Schumacher,
nine. The foregoing Were all young,
vigorous trees, and on old trees the
following: Early Stuart, eight; Old
Nixon. six; Heath Free, eight. This
partial investigation includes white
and yellow flushed kinds, early and
late. cling and free. When they were
injured is a question with many sides.
That there are a plenty Of sound buds
left uninjured to insure more profit to
the industry as a whole than if all had
remained sound is quite probable,
though this depends measurably upon
prospects elsewhere That the Lord
will continue to provide for the lame
and the lazy, as well as for the indus
triOus farmer and fruit grower, there is
no reason to doubt.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

WALTER r. MASSEY has found a
fairly active winter employment in cut
ting and shipping grape cuttings to
northern nurseries. They are cut from
the vines and tied in bundles of hun
dred and forwarded in large boxes
holding 1000 or more. He has thus
sent away from 500 900 to 100000 cut
tings. J. B. FAIRIES, has also been en-
gagged in the same business and has
sent away nearly as many.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

THE evenings are now one hour
shorter than they were the first of Dec
ember. Old Sol is returning from the
north with rapid strides.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

VIM. H. Money has sold his farm
near MiddletOwu to p. OthOsOn, and
will remove to Townsend about the
last of March.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

ST. VALENTINES DAY this year falls
on Sunday next. The following day
will be observed by those who want to.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

THE dime museum man, who made
so much noise, left on Monday. He
worked hard enough for larger pa
tronage if he had had better show.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

MASON WALLER, of Laurel, who has
been purchasing hogs in this vicinity,
shipped a car load Monday.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

THE following are the officers for the
ensuing term of Smyrna Conclave, No.
AS, Independent Order of HeptasOphs: ::
ArchOn, G. o. Swinney; Provost, VIM.
f. Hall Prelate, r. d. HOfecker i;
Secretary, Geo. NJ. Stevenson; Finan-
cier, VIM. H. Baggs; Treasurer, Wm.
B. Start; Inspector, A. II. Smith {;
Warder, D. T. Smithersi Sentinel,
Titus l. Hobbs; Medical Examiner,
VIM. Ashcraft.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
Incidents Towards the End of Good
Life

Rev. DR.. John A. Roche, who came
on last week from New York to tie the
Megear-Hall nuptial knot, and who
has a warm place in the memories of
our older citizens, is in many respects
a remarkable man. The apprenticing
to Benson Il Cats to learn the carriage
trimming business with some thirty
others learning the trade in the differ.
ant departments, the trials incident to
the boyhOOd of that day, his con
version in the great revival of 1929.
the hours devoted to prayer aud study
Though the work hours were from sun
to sun In the summerand till O'Clock in
the winter the work of ofhimselfand asso-
clates as earnest evangelists, his intro
duction to the pnlpit in the near
churches, &c, will possibly never be
given IN detail by his biOgrapher.
Many of the most important events
in civil aud ecclesiastical history of the
nation have occurred in his day, and
yet at the age of 70 he is as alert, res
ponsive, and in the full possession Of
his faculties as in the days of the past,
though doubtless not impelled by the
same untiring energy as when in the
full effective ranks. He makes the re-
markaOle statement for one nearing
his four score years, that he is not
troubled in preaching or any other
labor with any sense of fatigue.
Flfty-seven years ago he left Smyrna
on his horse Fanny" with his saddle
Bags behind him, for the hills of Cecil
county, to enter upon the work Ofan itin-
Grant. Fourteen years after he re-
turned to Smyrna with a family as
pastor of the Methodist church that
had given him his youthful commission
to preach the gospel, and sustained,
we might say, without u uOte of dis
sent during the full term, his reputa-
ton for piety, eloquence, and single
ness of purpose in his ministerial
work
But very few Of his intimate friends
of forty aud fifty Years ago are now
living to greet him when he returns
His last previous visit was to minister
at the funeral services of an aged lady
with whom his youthful days had beer
associated, Perhaps no one was more
etiusiVe or greeted him with a more
cordial grasp than the late Geo w
Cummins. They both belonged to tn,
old school where demonstration and
cOurtiness of manner was more 9Th,
thing than is now and it was interest
ing to see re enacting Of the expressiv,
civilities of the fathers and the su4vt
manner Of their day.
Another hand that had passed ava,
was w. w. Nelson whose warmth o
grasp was with a nervous force tina
had depth of feeling, for they wer,
boys together in the same shop an,
starting together in the religious life
they had both followed with unwaver
ing steps the same guiding star Eve
much the larger part Of those he be
came intimately associated with a
= pastor, AZ years ago have gone to thei
reward, and soon he and the remainde
? will likewise hear the apPlaudit, I'VE
done good and faithful servants" an
be gathered to the Fathers,
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

SOMEONE complained once to Henry
Ward Beecher because he did 50 many
funny things in the pulpit. 80! but
if you only knew the number Of funny
things think of and don't say" res
pOnded the great preacher, "yOu
wouldn't be so hard on me-" In like
manner complaint is often made about
the number of things which get into
the newspapers, and which, 1t is
claimed, ought never TO be published.
But these critics rarely take into
account the number of things which a
newspaper knows but doesn't publish,
and for the best and purest reasons,
too,
The unusual prevalence Of sickness
this winter has worked great hard
ship upon many seeEet gOcieties in this
state. OF course, beneficial orders ex-
pect to relieve members when sick or
in distress, and in doing that, untold
good Is accomplished. But it can
readily be Eeen boy soop the treasury
of subordinate lodge that has not a
bank account and plenty Of money in
vested in stocks and bonds, will be
drained to the last penny by the pro-
tFaeted illness oflifteen or twenty mem
bers. Several Wilmington lodges,
says the Sunday SGT, have borne just
such o draip on their finances for the
past three or four months, and Q few
have been seriously contemplating the
suspension of sick bene6ts altogether.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

WALTER o. HoFFECKER has sold
John w. Houston, of the ALLEY" a
fine Weaver cabinet organ.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

SPECIAL reductions in OvercOats and
underwear at Edward q. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

TISSUE PAPER ENTERTAINMENTS
The Band of Hope will give tissue
paper entertainment, February 22nd.
The public only need to be notified of
the appearance of these little folks on
the stage to draw full house, as all
parents are interested in the success of
their children, we hope for their sup
port and encouragement on this Occas-
ion, as it promises to be one of the best
yet presented. SUPERINTENDENTs.
At meeting of the Clayton Hose
Company Saturday night, the follow
ing officers were elected President, A.
Sevil; Vice President, f. r. Burns ;
Chief Engineer, w. d. Gray; First AS
sistant, T. B. Fluharty Second Assis-
tant, John Ennis Third Assistant,
Chas FAIRIES; Secretary, Thomas w.
Downing; Treasurer, Thomas HOlli-
day; First Nozzleman' B. r. Flunarty
and Second Nozzleman, c. N. Lloyd.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

BUCHANAN & Co., commencing with
to-day with greens from Virginia, ex-
pect so keep in supply of early spring
products, from the sOuth-tOmatOes a
a few weeks later on.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

The Steamer Ella resumed her
trips yesterday, carrying to the city a
large cargo of freight.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

To THE EDITOR OF THE TINES. -
Kindly permit me in behalf Of the as
sociated orchestras of Smyrna to ex
press my sincere acknowledgment both
TO those who SO ably contributed to
make the presentation Of Joshua
WhitcOmb," +" a success and also to the
pnblic who encouraged the effort with
such generous patronage. The net
financial result to the Orchestra
nearly $50. will be used to unity and
develop the orchestral talent of our
town for the production ofa light opera
at an early date.
Yours truly,
G B. TAYLOR.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
SEED POTATOES.
EXTRA FINE VARIETIES.

Iandreths' Farmers All
anOO I'OtatOS new variety of great
value. Tried last year alongside Of 2Oj sorts and
Il surpaSse hem all In productiveness. Fine
navoT' very early, good keeper. Per busb.
$500; per bbl, 5000.
Green Mountain Potato. Large and
snowy, very productive, excellent quality me
dlum early. Per bush 50 90; per Dbl 81 90.
Landrcth's CARRIE Potato We have
oeeh selling this variety during several years past
with unqualified Subtraction 10 our customers.
Medium early, pure white fine grained, meAly,
and Of extraordinarily fine flavor. Per bush
$500; per bbl "a so,
Landreth'a State Of Maine Potato.
One Of the finest varieties We have, over medi,
um size, very productive, flesh when cooked
snow white, crystalline or mealy, delCiOusly
pu;ty flavor. Per bush. 500; per Dbl
$3.50.
Descriptive Circular Of these and other vare
ties mailed free to all applicants.
ID. LANDRETH e. SONS,
II q % south 9th ~ Phila.
BRAN II STORE: Delaware Ave. & Arch st.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10

DURING the past week, OfcleaT even
ings, an unusual spectacle has been
presented in the west of what appeared
to be almost a double star. The two
planets, Juniper and Venus kept draw.
ing together until Saturday morning
when they almost touched. but since
that time have been separating. The
phenomenon was an interesting one,
The saying, 80 near and yet so far -
is pre- eminently applicable to it,
Although they seemed slmost to touch
there is the trifling distance of 400 O00,'
600 of miles between Venus and Jupi.
ter, by far the hugest planet of oursys-
TEN. The spectacle was taken advan
tage of to the fullest extent by every
one interested in astronomy.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-10
Yours truly,
G b. TAYLOR.

CONSTABLE WELDON gathered up in
the midst of the several hours of snow
fall Friday, several boys who had
been annoying and calling an elderly
man names, the latter having lodged
complaint with E-quire Cooper. The
boys that were known were held in
hail for their good behavior but there
are several others who were engaged
in it that stand chance to be gObb!ed
up the next offence. There are lots Of
hoys who seem to have no home man
mer4, or knowledge of prOprieties.