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Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

mischievous. 1t perverts the mind,
pcisons the heart and furnishes an ex-
cuse to crime. No poor man was ever
made richer or happier by it. It is
quite as illogical to dispise a man be-
cause he.is rich as because he is poor.
Not what man has, but what he is
| settles his class. If wealth has been
honestly acquired and is honestly used
if the possessor of it is just and kind
if he does not make his riches a bar
rier to our approach and confidence,
let us not do so. In the fight we must
makelagainst fraud and oppression he
may be on our side, if we not class
him out. The rich are a small minOri-
ty; but if you inaugurate fight against
prOperty-the right of man to hold
and enjoy what he has honestly ac-
quired-the majority against you will
be overwhelming.
The right to acquire is more impor-
tant to the poor than to the rich. MANY
reforms are wea kened by their excIus-
iveness-the invitation is not wide
enough. Men are put on the other
side, because of their surroundings or
the color of their skin, withot a chance
to make their own choice. 1t is a most
wholesome and saving fact that the
working people of the United States so
generally reject the teachings OF an
archy. The workman is a producer;
the Anarchist destroyer; and fellow.
ship is Impossible. How shall the poor
be helped by the destruction Of other
mems property, or by assassination, or
riots? When doors are barred, and the
streets are fall of tumult, and mems
hearts of fear, is there any harvest for
honest toll?
could wish there were fewer very
rich men and fewer very poor men in
the world. But am quite sure that it
would not help, but greatly hurt to
take by force from the one what he has
honestly acquired, and to bestow upon
the other what he has not earned. We
should destroy thrift, enterprise, in
dustry; for men will not labor unless
they can enjoy the fruits of labor. We
should destroy self respect, manliness,
personal pride; for he only is, and feels
himself, man who eats his bread in
the sweat of his brow and not in an
other mans favor.
But, on the other hand, we NAV
yes, we must-see to it that there is no
handicapping in this great serious race
of life. If we cannot destroy the pro-
pagating power of million dollars,
without destroying that of one dollar,
we may do much to preserve the true
proportion, to give the small people a
chance. That one brother is housed in
marble and another in sod should not
suggest the mutilatiOn of the family
tree: If be fOrgives you for being rich
surely you ought to forgive him for be-
ing poor
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

Mrs. Amanda Spruance of our town
is Vice-President. There are 90 in
number, having lighting capacity of
l,5OO candle power each. Each COM
pany having an interest sent special
agent here to look after their respective
appliances, and see if it bears the
proper test.
The rack on which the switch board
is attached is a complication of many
electrical devices. Besides the different
switches, are the voltage and ampere
meters, to enable the engineer to regu-
late the current.
Benz. Redman. the engineer, took
full charge last Sunday and is running
1t now on time.
There are 325 lights already in oper-
alton. The people are taking hold of
it rapidly, which is one proof of its
being a financial success, and it is
hoped that it will be paying a revenue
soon. Supt. Taylor is kept busy most
of the time receiving and attending to
different orders and is labOring earn.
estly and faithfully.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
Donation.

The good people of Severson's Neck
did the clever thing by their pastor,
Rev. w. r. Mowbray, on Saturday in
the way of donation. The usual
course has been for the people to take
their donations themselves to the par
sonage at stipulated time, stay for
several hours, eat a large part of what
they carried and leave the house pretty
well Uttered up. The leading spirits
determined for the pastor and his
family to have all, so by arrangement,
the articles were carried to Severson's
church and conveyed in two wagons
from there to the parsonage, in this
town, by VIM. Geo Truax. The articles
embraced about everything from u bar
rel Of Aour, on through fruits, vegetables
and meats to coop Of chickens. Mr.
VIM. NJ. Broadway, very kindly be-
thought himself of the stable and its
occupant, aud gathered up from his
own and his neighbOrs' cribs, lot of
corn for the preachers horse.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

Rev. DIR. MORGAN DIX, in a sermon
in Trinity church, New York, on the
heresy in the Episcopal church, is find.
ing the natural results of modern
idolatry in substituting vestments.
fummeries, millinery work and hollow
ceremonials, for the spiritual faith and
worship instituted by the great head of
the church. In his sermon he said:
And of the signs evident in the af-
fairs Of the Church, these are indeed
too dreadful to speak of. Who does
not see that the old paganism which
once triumphantly defeated is TO-DAY
In free and enlightened America COM
ing back into power? Who does not
comprehend that unless we can purify
the Church, which has become corrupf.
there must be great falling awav
from religious teaching and practice?
Inc time has come, alas ! when what.
soeVer things are untrue, dishonest.un-
just, impure, unlovely, and of bad re.
port are served to Us as mirrors of
nature by degraded journalism and
received with pleasure by q demoral.
lzed community. Meanwhile tho
church has lost her authority and has
failed in reaching the masses, and the
wonders of science and the reyelations
OF nature have been used by the yicious
against religion with a maliciousness
that would cause even the devil tn
envy. Professedly devoted sons of the
church have come into the ministry IN
teach, not the things which thew like
best and believe to be true themselves
cannot conceive of anything worse
than this, unless it is the eagerness
with which the people at large follow
after these cratic guides into whatever
oy-paths OF danger they lead, whether
70 political or social anarchy or re-.
liglous skepticism. How true it ia that
there has been an awful relaxation in
their discreet behavior The advent
of Christ draws near, but the democrat
lied condition of both the world and
the Chu reh leads men to declare with
confidence that the Saviour of the
world is not coming at ALL"
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
Cheswold.

Our Cheswold letter reached us too
late for insertion, with the press ol
other copy in hand. In addition ID
the usual greetings and dinings our
correspondent notes a new feature of
the day-a six o'clock morning meet.
ing, the early goers enjoying the baImv
Oreezes and bright moonlight. The
company was large and the service
greatly enjoyed. After the breakfast
nour one of the prominent citizens en-.
llyened the morning, as a diversion. bv
urlving through the streets with
sleigh bells.
tuesday evening the church was
packed by people from all quarters 10
see the Christmas entertainment. by
the Sunday School, Of recitations. dia.
lCUgues, songs &C., including a Santa
Ciaus, IN costume, who came in with a
STORE STORE OF good things to make the chill.
aren happy. The choir presented Miss
anna Barnard With handsome
hymnal.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

Ex-PREsIDENT HARRISON made an
address last week to the graduates Of
the Pierce Business College in Phila.
delphia. 1t covered a good manv
points of interest to those thus starting
out in life. On the subject of iudivid.
ual rights he said:
"God gave me life. and I have M
more right to sell it OF throw it awav
than you have to take it; no more right
to ALLEVIATE my liberty than you have to
rob me of it. 1t is quite as contrary 10
natural right to prevent me from work.
ing as to force me to work when I do
not choose.
The equal endowment, however. Il
must not be forgotten is of rights. not
OF health or strength, or riches. or in
tellect, or social estimation. some ot
these are acquired things-aeouired bv
US or our ancestors in the strifes Of
trade-if the greater success has been
fairly attained, envy is ignoble and
malice a crime. Wealth should neither
be the object Of our enmity nor the
basis OF Osr consideration. The indis.
criminate denunciation Of the rich is
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
Beware of Oinments for Catarrh tbnt
contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely DESTROY the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering in through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on per.
scrlptions from a reputable physician.
as the damage they will do is ten fold
70 the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrb Cure mann.
iactured by F. J, Cheney & Co., To.
ledo, o., contains no mercury. and is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood aud mucous surfaces of tbe
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II
IS taken internally, and made in To.
iedo. Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co..
Testimonials free. '''
per bottle.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

The Baltimore Sun, published by S.
Abel & Co., is one of the best papers
among our exchanges. While sup
porting and defending what are called
Democratic doctrines it always treats
opponents fairly, and invariably re-
frains from the use of offensive terms,
and never stoops to personal abuse
The Weeklg Sun contains agricultural
hints, poultry department, a veteri-
nary column, household receipts, puz-
zles, &c. The price for the Daily is Sc
per year; Weekly 81.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
Our Electric Light,

Smyrna has metamorphosed as it
were into blooming city. Suoh is
ones feeling as he walks up and down
our beautiful bouleVardsh at night
with the dazzling brillianoy of our arc
ilghts suspended across the streets.
Inc village that stood between the
forest aud bay" has flashed into a
beautiful panorama, and with its
twenty arc lights, has assumed that
idea OF business. thrift and ENTERPRISE
that is pride to all her citizens and
much admired by all visitors.
IL was reported last Wednesday
night that the long looked for lights
would be turned on. As a result. great
curiosity was agitated among our peo-
pie, especially those Of the ebony hue
VINO have never seen the effect of this
occult fluid. There was as much bub.
quo ana confusion as there ls at an il.
Elimination over some victorious party.
some of our colOred people were scared
and ran out of town, as though thew
expected a cOnaagrati0n to run wild,
others stood looking at the wires no.
ping to see the electricity run along this
metal TO the lamps; some exDected
when 1t was turned on to be as bio and
brilliant as the sun, and hid themselves
for fear it might blind their eyes. Such
were the many amusing scenes along
our thoroughfares a short while before
u was turned on. But in a little while
after 1t was turned on, about 10 O'Clock
their fears were dispelled and with
pride they looked upon it with amaz-
ing wonder.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

SATURDAY the commercial Christmas
Eve, was as baimy as an October day,
and made an excellent one for shop
ping. 1t was very unlike last Christ.
mas Eve, which was cold and bleak,
our boys making sport by skating on
the ice. There were good number of
people in town, our streets being
crowded most all day. The thermom-
eter registering over co., seemed to
bring he country people out from all
sections. Most of the stores did well.
Mrs. L. A. Cotton (who has steadily
advertised through the year, says it
was the best Christmas season she has
ever had. John B. Cooper, Messrs.
Megear & Son, VIM. B. Start, Hall &
Son, Clarence Prettyman and others
speak of either Saturday or the whole
week as being better in sales than last
wear,
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
wednesday Afternoon, Dec. q, 1898

THE ." TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-O year, strictly in ad
vance Sl5O; 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
ofseven Gents a line for the irstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents A
liberal diseOuntmadS to quarterly, semi annual
and yearly advertisers
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

SMYRNA's Christmas gift has been
an Electric Plant-presented by the
franchise of the property holding voters
of the municipality. May its bright
light be harbinger of prosperity and
advancement.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

PRESIDING ELDER SMITH preacbed =
searching sermon on Sunday morn;n,, !,
on the waxing cold Of Christian Io.s
ana the remedies therefor. the nastor
Rev. A. Stengle preaching at ni1ht On
the Tree of Life" as set forth In tba
last chapter of the book of Reyelations
making it the foundation for a verv s,,,
gestive train of thought on Christmas
developing more and more in a com.
memoFatiVe way the advent of Christ
The Christmas tree was madeto svmhoI
re the lower with the higher ideaas se,
forth in the scriptures. The pastor an.
nounced the Quarterly communion ser.
vice for next Sunday morning. and n
watehnight meeting, to Commence at
lO.sO o'clock at night. This will in.
augurate ths Week Of prayer and pro.
tracted meeting.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening Jan. 2nG.
AS there will be an election of officers
full attendance is requested.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

We publish in this issue the sermon,
preached by Rev. G. W. Dame, of st.
Peters Church, Christmas morning. 1t
is a thoughtful investigation of the
incarnation of Christ-correctin loose
or erroneous views in relation thereto
of mony who go to church, as we'll as
the most of those who stay away.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

REESE JONES, a well known colored
man, who grew up and resided here
until some twenty years ago, in the
meantime moving to Philadelphia, died
Wednesday night aged "a years. and
was buried here on Sunday, in the old
cemetery. His wife Sibby, was buried
here three months ago.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

ONE of our fair young lasses who
was very desirous of seeing the cleo
trio lights, when first turned on, was
called out one evening with the plea
that there was one light shining with
dazzling brilliancy. She was quite
taken down, however, when her escort
showed her the etfulgent glory of the
moon.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

THE farm in the Alley, west of Clay
ton belonging to the estate of the late
John Appleton, and during the time
in the tenure of John H. Hoffecker, of
this town, was sold at public sale last
week and purchased by him for 81 ,O85.
This was about $54 per acre.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
SECRETARY.

THE biggest event of the holiday
week in society way, is the Reception
OF the B. NJ. S. K. which takes place
this evening-20O invited guests.
They have had the uniform luck of
striking good weather,
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

THERE is stir in insurance circles.
The Kent Mutual has cancelled NUN
Der of insurance policies and advanced
the remainder about 60 per cent, to
make the rates correspond to those of
the stock companies, which have
united, after the manner of a Trust.
on certain and fixed rates for all. The
valued policy law is charged with
bringing about this result.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

We have received the Columbia
Calendar, published by the Pope Mfg,
Co, of Boston. The Columbia bicycle
plant is the most complete in the world.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
FOR RENT.

A DWELLING ON TrNrro,, eo
opposite the Episconal Cbn.anEI n SbMaEN STREET
Apply to ~'0''
MRS NJ. r. BLACKISTON.
hNA Smyrna Del
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

AFTER all that has been said in favor
OF the electric light, it isn't to be com
pared with piece of twisted paper to
light acigar with,s so says a young sport.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

A considerable number of fox hunters
OF the Neck took Christmas day for a
chase. Reynard was scared up near
Bombay Hook and made tracks for the
Big Oak, the course of the hounds
being well defined by the music thew
made, so appreciated Ly the horse and
his rider. The willy little animal made
double here for the big woods to the
east of this.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

The first entertainment at the Opera
House since it has been wired and
lighted by electricity, was by the CaIef
Comp, Christmas night. The improve.
ment OF electricity over gas was yerv
marked, giving brighter, safer and
more perfect light in every way. The
ola chandelier, suspended from a
moulding in the centre of the ceiling
mas been removed, and the rosette
pierced by burners that throw a III
ilant white light over the whole build
ing' Besides the foot lights, there are
Two rows OF burners out of sight. among
the scenery throwing light down on the
stage. = v" VIC
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

A. B. CARPENTER, of this town, who
IS one of the fishermen at Bombay
Hook, caught shad on Saturday. 4
shad in the Delaware, before Christ
mas, is we think, nprecedented. Thev
are occasionally caught in February.
but very rarely so early as January.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

w. w. TsCHUDY. because of i'm
paired health, is making arrangements
it is understood to discontinue the mer-
camille business the first of March. His
successors are to be A. E. Fowler and
w. G. Lease.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

The Love and Union lodge No. 2651
OF Mt. Friendship, near Kenton, will
turnout in their new regalia on the 9Th
OF January, 1894, to celebrate old
Christmas day. A lecture will be de.
liyered by VIM. NJ. Winston, of vii.
mington, at o'clock P. NJ. Subject.
The Future Destiny of the Colored
peOle in America.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

MR.. WIN. NJ. BELL received yester-
day from Prof. L. Irving Handy, now
on lecturing tour in Western Penn
sSylVania, splendid wild turkey, much
larger We think than they usually
grow. 1t weighs 19lbs. and measures
hve feet from tip to tip, and four feet
in length. 1t is beautifully marked
bird throughout, with bronze back ex-
tending half way the wing.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

A master should sometimes appear
to be blind and a servant as if he were
deaf.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

MONDAY Jan 1st at the Temperance
room the "Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union" will hold a devotional
service at half past two.
SECRETARY
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

QUITE a number of those who ora
aoIe TO pay, take advantage of the dull
ZINES .lnes as an excuse not to pay debts
winch they arelabundantly able to dis.
cnarge, thereby making bad matters
worse There are far too many of this
KIND. They think they are benefit.
ung themselves, but they make a mis-.
take. Often the payment of a ANAL
9ill 70 needy man will result in me
Ilscnarge OF dozen obligations. and
ne VINO would start the bail will
proDaoly y have more than the original
amount come back to him in the satis.
laetlon OF claims which he has con.
sidered almost hopeless. 'O"
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

The expressmen were busy last week
forwarding little souvenirs 1t is sweet
and pleasant to be remembered.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
MANY PerSons

Many Persons are broke,
down from Overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebn,lds Tho
system, aids digestion. removes excess OF bile
$nd cures malaria Get the genuine.
If YOUR BACK ACHES,
OFyou are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, II is general debility. Try
BhOlfN'S IRON BITTERS.
II will cure YOU cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

The amount in our two banks sub
ject to check is 1920, ,253.64.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
INAUGURATION.


On Thursday night every connection
having been made, and tested "a formal
Inauguration was in vogue. Our town
council were there to witness the eere.
9ony, and about half past six. Miss
Ethel Taylor, daughter of Supt. Sam.
uel Taylor, turned the throttle which
set the massive engine in motion. The
dynamo whizzed at a rapid rate
everything was moving smoothly. In
a short while, Miss Margaret FAIRIES.
daughter of w. A. FAIRIES, one of the
Town Commissioners, placed her hand
on the leaver and in a moment. the
town was illuminated, every light burn.
ing successfully throughout the circuit
THE POWER HOUSE.
The power house adjoining that of
The water works, makes annie room
for all the electric appliances. The
engine manufactured by the Amas
from Works. OswegO, New York, is
proving splendid success. 1t has a
perfect motion, aud 80 smooth and easv
does II move that you can hardly de-.
tect any vibration. II stands on a solid
masonery about six feet deep.
Contractor White procured the
dynamo and excitsr from the Westin0.
house Electrical Co., The dynamo
which is the alternating system. has
u capacity Of 600 lamps. 1t runs so
smoothly that you would scareceIv
know IL was moving. did YOU not hear
the buzz. II flies at the tremendous
rate Of 1000 revolutions minute and
ls working perfectly. The EXETER too
IS doing its work at 2l00 revolutions a
minute and keeps the magnetic Geld
inside the dynamo charged at verv
high tension.
There are two circuits, the com.
mercial aud domestic, and the arelieht
These are, by aid of switches. oper.
ated at stated hours by Engineer Red.
man. There are 20 ineandescent lights
placed at intervals throughout the
town and In great many business
places and dwellings. They are also
from the Westinghouse Electric Co
and give brilliant white light, making
an effect on our business places, far Ell.
ceeding gas or the big Rochester burn.
ers The Helios arc lights are i'm.
ported from Germany and are sold In
This country by Helios Electrical Co.
81 which Daniel G. Spruance, son of
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

CAN'T hold candle to it-gunpOw-
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

sklR
STATE I OF M DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT. s..
w. H. Janney, Cashier of the above.nap,e5
bank. do solemnly sweart thatrhe abovS statart
Is true 10 the best of my knowledge and belief
sr,so.,,.,, 49,, w. II. yANNEY, Cashier.
day of December, 1898 N'' Ni'S %o'h
CoRRECT-Attest: -'''N'1 Euollc'
J. CUMMINS.
ROBERT HILL. D'e0'o'S
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27

Holiday II!
ss @ s@ Goods
THN
Bibles,
Hymnals,
Albums,
Picture Books,
Miscellaneous Books.
Fancy Paper and
Stationery,
Cutlery,
Glassware,
Chinaware,
Lamps,
Games,
School Bags,
Oranges, Lemons,
COcOanuts,
Raisins,
Currants,
CitrOn,
Cranberries,
Prunes,
Mincemeat,
Buckwheat,
HOminy,
Extracts,
Pickles,
Apples,
Butter,
Spices,
White Vinegar.
Large variety of Bibles,
Hymnals and Miscellane-
GUS Books, for all readers
7 d Noo~on
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
Smyrna and Vicinity.
New YEARS day next.
EASTER Sunday, March 25th.

A novelty in pocketbooks is cash.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-27
No. 2336.
r EIR40RT 4 4lIR OF THE CONDITION {

''''''ss'
STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT -.
4, ~; II. Milds, Cashier of the aboye-namea h,,,,
40 solennly swear that the above statement ~ tr,
10 the best OF my knowledge and belief - ue
N. +. WILDS, Cashier.
day OF December 1888 's'''e me TINS 10th
coRnrcr--.,,os,k =, V, COOPER. Notary Public
JOHN H. HOFFRCKERN
SAMUEL ROBERTS. ME-.
WILLIAM ELLISON Diree'ors.