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Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

SAYS Washington letter writer ::
The silver question is by no means
dead in either branch of Congress as
has been evident since the present ses.
sion began. Mr.. Voorhees, has intro.
duced in the Senate a significant bill
coming from the chairman of the FL
nance Committee and the Administra-
ton spokesman at the recent session
which proposes to authorize the coin
age of the "seigniorage," SO called, at
the rate of 100000 a month and after
that has been accomplished to restore
practically the Bland bill and compel
the purchase and coinage of $4,000, 900
worth month in silver bullion. An.
other provision of the bill provides for
the retirement of all small notes and
gold coinage under $40, which would
compel every person to carry around
at least $40 worth of cart-wheel silver
dollars for anything in the way of
change below a $40 note.
The House Committee on Banking
and Currency is almost ready to report
bill to repeal the tax on State bank
circulation and thus revive the old
wildcat bank currency, and Speaker
Crisp is urging the committee forward
IN that work. On the top of all this
the free silver men in both Houses. in
eluding the free silver Republican
Senators, are urging the passage of the
bills to admit all the Territories to
Statehood. The free silver Republican
Senators lobbied in the House on the
Republican side on behalf Of the bill to
admit Utah as a State, and some of
them are even urging the outrageous
measure to admit Arizona.
Speaker Crisp's Committee on Rules
brought in a special order in the
House for the consideration of the bills
for the admission of Arizona and New
Mexico, and after the adoption of that
order the Arizona bill was called IN
Tor consideration. Action was defeated
because the Republicans, with the ex-
eeption of four or five of them, refused
70 vote, and thus broke quorum. But
there is no doubt that the Democrats
VIII put through both the bills for the
admission of Arizona and New Mexico
and probably another for the admission
of Oklahoma.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20
Cheswold Items.

The line of carriages in our streets the
crowded stores, the increased number oi
packages about the railroad department,
and general air of expectancy beamin0 In
thefaces of our boys and girls are, all forciblC
reminders of the approaching Christina,
tide of 1898. We hear some sneak of X
however, as 1.-The poor Christmas. SOM
children are told that Old Krissi nael, nil
be very light this time. "''
Between 1000 and 5000 pounds of noultrv
was shipped. from Cheswold Monday anS
Tuesday for the Christmas sales
Jefferson Cooper's now store house and and
outdoor attachments are nearing com.
pletion. We here that Mr.. Coober exnect,
to greatly enlarge his stock Of hard ware ~.
gether with coal, lime, agricultural imnIe.
ments and the addition Of lumber. Sncres,
to the now venture
Cheswold Nj. K. Sunday school will hold
aChrlstmas entertainment of songs speeches
&c., by the children followed bv = treo,
Tuesday evening Dec. 2Gth. An entertain
ment OF like nature will be hold at Rethol
also,we hear to come Off Wednesday even.
lug, es"''N"' 0'0"'
Rev. Alfred Smith, p, E.. preached nj
Cheswold last Sueday evening on GChris.
tan ferseverence' a sermon Of much solid
practical thought, that the audience could
afterwards talk about and carry home with
them; The Quarterly Conference was held
Monday morning at which Pastor 4. II.
VanDyke was UNANIMOUSLY asked to return
next year.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

1T is a qualification to know that
Smyrna enters on the winter in such a
healthy condition. The summer and
fall work was fuller than some wears
and no branch of industry has been
shut down in consequence of the gen.
eral depression. The shirt factory is so
tar as we knew, running along the
same as If nothing was the matter, and
the hosiery mill that was for several
weeks on three quarter time (the fall
belnging usually slack is now running
on fall time. The putting in operation
OF the Electric Plant hasaided labor and
given an impetus to general business,
aud but for the low price that makes
sne farmers think they are trading on
q very narrow margin, we would
hardly know there was a national crisis
bat for the newspapers.
Turning to other States we find
. very different condition of affairs
Thus tie Albany Express says:
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

IT looks as if there would soon be
two or three new States added to the "A
that now compose the Union. A bill
to admit Utah passed the House with
a resolution that polygamy should not
be tolerated, and it looks as if bills to
admit New Mexico and Arizonia might
also become laws. Even the territory
of Oklahoma is seeking admission into
the bond of sisterhood of States.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

STEEL bridge construction has we'll
nigh attained to perfection in this
country, and the fall Friday of a span
of the new structure over the Ohio at
Louisville, with its distressful atten-
dant loss of life, is an accident so rare
and so unexpected that the most
thorough investigation of the causes of
the. catastrophe should be made. Our
bridges should be as safe and as solid
as the rock.ribbed hills.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

REPRESENTATIVE Mcmillan, a mem
Der of the ways and means committee,
believes that the entire deficiency of
over $50, 900, 900 caused by the reduc-
tion of customs duties in the Wilson
tariff bill can be made up by the impo-
sition of tax on incomes in excess OF
$4,000. 1t is thought the ways and
means committee will not make the
tax on inheritances more than l per
cent, probably less, and tax of 5 per
cent, or less on collateral inheritances.
If the tax on whiskey is increased il
will only be slightly.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20
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= 10 al hearts both young and old, the 25th OF
december brings with Il always, a feeling OF Joy
and good fellowship that makes IL easy 20 join In
the glad refrain Peace on earth good will to
In the midst OF all the happy joyous Chrstmes-
tide; there comes a time Of special rejoicing for
every true white Rihboner" On the 23rd OF De.
cember--Just twenty years ago, little band OF
praying women: with hearts that shrank, from
what they felt so plainly 70 be their duty; went
mothers prayers and tears could do for Mothers
Sons
Twenty years ago. and from that crusade,
led by educated refined women, the leader be-
ing the Governors daughter known 20 the world
70 day as Mother Thomson name dear 70 tho
heart OF white RihbOners" as Santa CLAUS 10 the
children, the outgfowth Is the Womana Christian
Temperance Union, that Is spreading 50 rapidly,
aud so far; that makes II true indeed THAT there
are bands Of ribbon white around tho WoTld.p
To celebrate The AnniYesary Of the Crusade,
VIZ WotHlai y y " oqFistlan IempeFanoe Union viii
meet 4. tne ~ Z, Parsonage, Friday evening at
fsQ ~ oeloeh, the QYening promises 10 be full Of
AZ. SECRETARY
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

A PARTY of eighty-fvs Nihilists were
surprised in house at Moscow and in
the fight which followed fifteen police
men were woanded. Five Nih;lists
committed suicide rather than be cap
tured and twenty escaped. 1t is said
that the bomb explosion in the French
Chamber of Duputies has made pain
ful impression on the Car and his
ministers and may effect relations be-
tween France and Russia. Valiant
the man who threw the bomb in the
Chamber of Duputies last Saturday
week, has been attacked by a fever
arising from the extraction of a nail
from his own bomb, which penetrated
his thigh.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 90, 1893.

THE "TIMFS" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
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sequent insertions Three -an6-a-half cents. A
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and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

EXCITEMENT at Honolulu is said to
be at fever heat over the tension of
political affairs. 1t would require but
small provosation to start a riot. 1t is
reported in California that Minister
Thurston will urge the establishment
of a republic.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20
Personal.

Gov. r. J. Reynolds was in Smyrna
yesterday in attendance on the funeral
of Mrs Elijah Keys, who was a sister
of his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Hoffec ker went
to Philadelphia Monday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. HIS grandmother, Mrs.
Chorlotte NeiA, who died at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, VIM. II. Wan
amaker, on Saturday, in her 85th year.
Mrs. A. Duncan Yocum has gone to
Chester to spend her Christmas hOli-
| days.
Charles Newman of Baltimore, ma de
Smyrna visit last week guest of Miss
Mable Thompson.
Chancellor Walcott is in town D.day.
Herb Brown was made gls d last
week by a letter from the pullman
Car works Wilmington askinF; him to
resume work. He left M onday for
that place.
Mrs. John H. Hoffeck er, who has
been on a four weeks visj to her sister
Mrs. Baldwin, in Brooklyn, returned
last week with her little niece Gertrude
Baldwin.
Samuel G. Pratt of Pittsburg has re-
turned for the Xmas holidays.
Mrs. ]. w. Jones and Miss Irene
Roberts,are visiting friends in Philadel-
phia.
Miss Mary Leese of Millington is
visiting her brother George Leese.
VIM. Wilds, salesman for the Butler
Tobacco Co., is home for the Xmas
holidays.
Miss Bessie Cliff, of Sassafras, made
Miss Mary Stewart, visit yesterday.
Quite a number of our young people
in Smyrna have received Invitations to
a dance TO be held in Middletown the
| % inst.
Charles Van Fossen, of Wilmington,
is making his home a visit.
Alex. FAIRIES, returned last Saturday
from six months visit to DesMOines,
Iowa. Mr.. FAIRIES went to stay with
his sister, Mrs. Sarah d. Mcclellan,
in her last illness, the latter dying Dec.
11th, aged so years.
John r. Robinson, and Miss Jennie
Cleaver, residing near Blackiston Cross
Roads, were married on Wednesday
evening last, Rev. G. j. Smith, officat
ing.
Lotto Josephine Leon, formerly of
this town was married yesterday by
the mayor of Philadelphia to Baron
| Brauner, of the Swedish armV
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

The way that Chief Justice Lore is
making the lawyers settle cases that
have stood on the docket for years, is
astonishing the members of the legal
profession. Ten cases were disposed
OF during the first week Of the present
term of the Superior Court, and at the
present rate with which cases are be-
ing settled or otherwise disposed of
witao4t trial, an average Of about two
cases daily reach Ejpal disposition.
The Chief Justice evidently msans
business and will take no excuses,
remarked young lawyer; and he
added laughingly: "It is good thing
for the Young lawyers, II will remove
from the docket many gases which
there Is no hope Of settling and which
have served the purpose Of adyertjs-
ing the lawyers engaged Ia them long
enough. ."--SuHday Star.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

1T is stated that the Electric Light
will be turned on for trial tonight, to-
morrow night for good.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

The purchasing price for wheat is 60
cents, corn 9Sc, turkey 10 to 12, eggs
28c, chickens 8 to Sc, potatoes Soc.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

The following were the officers in.
stalled at Mispah Lodge, No. 16, A. o.
U. W.: Past Master Workman, EN-.
Fowler; Master Workman, Joseph E.
Carter; Foreman, Jos. b. Hum; Over.
seer, VIM. B. Start; Recorder, Geo. M.
Stevenson; Financier. G. Prettyman:
Receiver, o. b. VOshell; Guide, John
X. Robinson; ]. w., Jas. Ed. Hof.
tecker; o. W., John A. Hoffecker; M
Ex., Thos. c. Moore; Trustees, E. C.
FARES, Jas. B. Hum and ]. T.. Carter.
Representative to Grand Lodge, Jos.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

THE great revival which has been In
progress at Asbury Methodist Episco.
pal church, Salisbury, for nine weeks,
has closed. There were 202 conver.
sions, 119 of whom have since Joined
Asbury Church. The Evangelist Mr..
Galloway who assisted Rev. Mr.. Hill
will go to Salisbury to live 10 the near
future Ex-Governor Jackson will fur
nish him with a beautiful home. Mr..
Galloway, who labored so earnestly at
our great revival, has made many warm
friends Ia Smyrna, who wish him much
success 10 bis future home.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

THE Post Office will be closed from
II o'clock until 6 P. NJ, on Christmas
day. THos. JEFFERSON, JR,, p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

THE Kings Daughters will meet at
the residence of Mrs. Laura Temple, at
z o'clock sharp this evening.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

On Friday night last while watch.
man Pratt was on his round, in the
neighborhood of the depot he heard
the cry Of fire, given by the shrill voice
of a woman. He did not give the
alarm, thinking 1t was a crowd Of boozy
fellows. The next morning Benz. f.
Jacobs residence at the west end OF
Mt. Vernon street was reported to have
been the scene of the excitement. The
fire was caused by an overheated stove
setting on fire the Fireplace. 1t might
have resulted in loss of the building
had it not been for the speedy work in
extinguishing it.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

MR.. JOHN E. PHILLIPS brought to
the TIMES Office yesterday afternoon
some relics Of historical interest. One
was an old and worn family bible dedi.
Gated to the most high and mighty
Prince, James l, King of Britain, France
and Ireland. 1t was published in 1749
in the reign of King James l, and has
been handed down to Mr.. Phillins
through long list of ancestors. He
also had with him two old style pic.
lures about 100 years old, The design
was painted on bark with India ink bv
Mrs. Phillips mother ia Germany. /,
is quite curiosity. Among his other
relics he has an old campaign badge OF
l644, bearing the features of Henry
Clay while around 1t are these words.
His cOuntrys' friend In the hour OF
danger, Henry Clay, Pride Of America
and the Peoples choice for the Pro.
tector of American Industry"
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

Look at the ad of J. B. Cooper, in
another column and see what he has
in Xmas lines.
UP to date 80 tickets have been
sold for Miss Jefferis' entertainment
New Years night.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

EACH year new ideas are suggested
IN regard to decorating the Christmas
trees until it is possible, with a little
care to make them marvelously beauti-
ful. One of the handsOmest effects is
secured by having the tips of green
6oughs glittering with crystals and re-
hecting the lights in many brilliant
eOlOrs.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

A NUTTING SOCIAL was given last
Thursday evening under the auspices
OF the |. o. G. T., at the residence of
Jacob Stein, on South street, there be-
ing about 80 persons present, who en-
Joyed a very pleasant evening by play
ing. games and singing. The party
broke up about 1920 O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

REFS BROS. have marked down the
prices of Overcoats, so nobody need to
go without one, even if money is scarce.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

THE Smyrna Athletic Association
are endeavoring to pay hanging debt
which was incurred three or four years
ago, when Smyrna was favored with
such splendid games of base ball. The
Calef sisters come under the auspices of
this Association and will appear in the
Opera House Christmas night and the
night following. On that night will be
the first appearance of Electric Light
in the Opera House. See ad in an.
other column and come out to see it.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

HOLIDAY GOODS
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
Miscellaneous Books for all
readers.
J.B.Cooper
Co.. AalH and Commerce Sts., II
SMYRNA. DEF,
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

The Cecilian Quartette which sang
in the Opera House last Wednesday
night, proved to be one Of the best
musical treats that Smyrna has had for
long time. Their voices blended in
perfect harmony, sweet and low cords
being prolonged until the strains died
away in perfect symphony. B. F.
Miller, 1st tenor had an unusually
sweet voice and was always greeted by
an encore. VIM. Bartel's soft tenor
made good second. w. P. Dickson
has an exceedingly fine baritone and
with the rich and full bass of Goult the
quartette was Goppiete, An attractive
feature of the evening was the ad,
dition of Miss Belle Mullins soprano.
She had perfect control of her voice
and could reach the high runs with de.
cided success. John E. Keefe was the
pianist and accOmpanist, which place
he filed admirably.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

8
Holiday
\; \; &;doods
IN
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
a.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

REV. T. G. SMOoT, closed a pro-
tracted meeting at Raymonds church
last nigt, there being eight conversions.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

THE Calef Sisters have every reason
to feel elated over the warm reception
accorded them here by large aud in
telligent audience, that entered fully
into the sentiment of the play and
manifested its appreciation of the many
excellent features of the performance
by liberal and enthusiastic applause.
The acting was characterized by an
energy, dash, grace and enthusiasm
that completely captured the audience
which was large One.-DdLLds Teras
NelOs. Will appear here on Christmas
afternoon and evening for the benefit
of the Smyrna Athletic Association.
See their advertisement in another
column.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20
WANTED.

The Armitage Manufacturing Co., Of
Richmond, Va, want an agent for their
Asphalt Ready Roofing and Asphalt
Paints, three eOlors, red, brown and black.
no experience necessary. If you are ous
OF employment, write them. l224
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

r. ~ HvNsenl' Swoll'ng house occupied by Rev. 4
'''se'' Possession March ist, 1894. ''""A'e
]. Il. COLLINS.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

WE wish to correct a mistake in last
weeks TIMES. David S. Knots will
sell at public sale his household goods.
farming implements &C., on the John
GrlIhn farm, Shows Neck, about four
miles east of Smyrna. The date of
sale is Thursday, Dec. 2lst. 1898.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

III Ihe OnlCeu states OF oOOO population
and over.
Smyrna and Vicinity.
SKATERS are ready for that slippery
kind of sport.
A FINE assOrtmenof handkerchiefs at
J.. R. Chances. T
MANY a turkey is being fattened for
the annual feast.
OUR doctors are all busy. As a
class they earn their fees.
WOMEN take greater risks than men
in going for man or a train.
THE SIS ulster and the $50 overcoats
now meet on a common plane.
PEOPLE who have to be paid to be
good, stop as soon as the pay stops.
How many couples will be made
happy this Christmas under the mistle-
toe?
The TIMES wishes its subscribers a
Merry Christmas and a happy New
Year.
Don't forget the 6 o'clock meeting
Christmas morning at the NJ. E.
Church.
WHILE out shopping for Christmas,
be careful to be clothed warm, espe.
cially the feet.
1T is said that the average daily con.
sumption of water in the U. S. is q pint
for each inhabitant.
THEY will have to go if low prices
will accomplish it That is what Refs
Bros say about their Overcoats. #
NEXT Saturday will be virtually
Christmas eve and our merchants are
hopeful that it will be busy day.
of for the children's pleasure, but the
old ones are as eager for the pleasure
OF receiving presents as the young ones.
NEXT Sunday, Christmas Eve at 9
A. M. Presiding Elder Smith will con-
duct the Love Feast after which he
will preach his regular quarterly SER
mon.
ATTEND the sale of Dawson & Stew
art, at POrters, Del, on the 28th inst.
you Will see some good stock. Look
at their advertisement in another
column.
TABLE linen, napkins, towels and a
variety of staple goods suitable for
Christmas presents. Call and see
them. No trouble to show them at
L. r. Chances.
w. +. DUNN invites the public be-
fore purchasing to call and examine
his large and fine selection of imported
china, cut glass and bric-a .brac suitable
Tor holiday presents. I
CARDS are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss May Martindale formerly
OF this town, to Mr.. James Edmund
Bryan, Jr., at New Castle, on Thurs
day, December 28th, 1898.
HARVEY B. STEWART invites the at.
tentiOn of the people of Smyrna, before
buying elsewhere to give him a call.
He has just received an invoice of
Christmas supplies. See his attractive
advertisement.
WE wish to correct a mistake in last
weeks TIMES. David s. Knots will
sell at public sale his household goods.
farming implements &C., on the John
Griffin farm, Shows Neck, about four
miles east of Smyrna. The date of
sale is Thursday, Dec. 2lst. 1898.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

LARGE quantities of poultry for ship
ment to the city market have been
coming In town for the past week. All
day yesterday wagons were in front of
j. w. Jones store. Mr. Jones shipped
this morning about 300 barrels of
poultry the largest shipment he ever
made at one time. From to-day on
local market will be supplied.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

HARVEY B. STEWART invites the at.
tention of the people of Smyrna, before
buying elsewhere to give him a call.
He has just received an invoice of
Christmas supplies. See his attractive
advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

CARDS are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss May Martindaie formerly
OF this town, to Mr.. James Edmund
Bryan, Jr., at New Castle, on Thurs
day, December 28th, 1898.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

Two deaths have occurred In this
community since our last issue, each
from consumption or a complication OF
diseases. Mrs. Sarah NJ. Keys, wife oil
Elijah Keys, died on Saturday, in her
49 year. She was the daughter OF
VIM. E. Riggs and sustained we'll her
part as wife and mother. The remains
were inferred in the Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Mrs: Priscilla A. Truax, wife of Capt
Eben Z. TrauK, died on Monday, in
her 52nd year. She lived a quiet
christian life. her love being for her
home and family. Interment was made
in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

REV. T. G. SMOoT, closed a pro-
tracted meeting at Raymonds church
last nigt, there being eight conversions.
l.. r. CHANCE has just returned from
the city with fine assortment of goods
suitable for the holidays. Call and
see them. #
CHAs. BEDWELL, of Thorougfore
Neck, shot himself in the left eve on
Friday while trying to extract a car
fridge from a pistol.
For fine assortment of storm over
coats for Men or Boys, go to Refs
Bros. and if you are after bargains,
you will find them there. 4
The victorious eleven of the High
School foot ball team have engaged the
new photograph firm, Smyrna Photo
and Portrait Co., to take them in
group.
Go to w. F. Dunns' anytime during
the year as he has constantly on hand
a choice assortment of imported china
and fancy goods suitable fo- birthday
and wedding presents. 4
A good house greeted Stetson's
Uncle Toms Cabin last evening and
were entertained until late hour.
TOpsy, Marks, Little Eva and Uncle
Tom were the star actors of the play.
L. o. Waller invites the public to
look at his handsome line of goods.
In his watches he challeges superiority.
Look at his summary of Xmas goods
and give him call. 1t is Just the
place to get suited.
POSTMASTER JEFFERSON has rented
the office occupied by J. G. Robinson
and will open grocery store there in
the near future. Geo. d. Hazell has
rented the store now occupied by Nor
ris & Co., clothiers, where he will open
grocery supply.
Smyrna times., 1893-12-20

OUR business men in the neighbor-
hood of "the Four Corners" are hint
ing gentle appeal to our Town Com
missiOners for new crossing to be
extended or the old one fixed between
the Prettyman building and John Ed.
Collins store. In rainy weather it is
miserable place and should be properly
attended to.