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Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
Death of George C. Simpson.

Geo. G. Simpson died at his resi-
dence, 1909 Washington street, Will
mingtOn, Wednesday last, in the 10th
year of his age. In his early life he
was a builder, but having with Della
plaine Mcdaniel bought large tract
OF land between Bethel Church and
Cheswold; he moved down to it in 1856
and resided there until he sold his in
terest to John Heitshu after the close
of the war, when he returned to vii.
mington where he became interested
with Jethro Mccullough in the iron
business and also as one of the organ
izers of the Vulcanized Fibre Com.
pauy, besides investing in real estate.
The qualities of push and energy by
which he was known here as farmer.
was carried into his business enter
prises in Wilmington, to which was
added a keen foresight in real estate
Investments. He had thus acquired a
large estate. His funeral services were
largely attended on Saturday after.
noon, conducted by Rev. DIR. w. L. :.
Murray, (Of Dover). assisted by DR..
Hulburd, of Grace Church and Rev.
MIR. Terry, of Union. DIR. Murray paid
high tribute to his unblemished
character as BUSINESS man and strength
of purpose as a Christian. The inter
ment was in the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery. He left besides
a widow, two children, Mrs. John 9.
Hotiecker, now residing at Clayton,
and Miss Sue Simpson.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

The Boston Transcript a few days
ago had a correspondency advocating
an amendment to the State COnstitu-
tion providing for the election of the
President Of the Senate and Speaker
Of the House by the popular vote. He
gives as mis- argument that these places
are often obtained by personal wire
pulling. which would be impossible if
these Offices were made elective by the
people. As it is, under the present
system, they are tools in the hands of a
few men who gave them the Office and
are thus obliged to do aud act at their
bidding. He then goes on to give an
argument on several other points, ono
of which gives the presiding officers
despotie power This we do not agree
with, but we do think the Speakership
Of the Senate of our State should be an
elective Office by the popular vote and
the same idea that is carried out by
Ou= Federal Constitution. This dual
system is worked out in Pennsylvania
in which the Lieutenant Governor
elected by the popular vote. is PFesi
dent Of the Senate, while the Speaker
Of the House is chosen by its members
As is now the case. the Speaker of Oul
Delaware Senate will be a Democrat
while the Governor is a Republican
and according to the statute laws, thi
death of the latter would succeed tn,
iormer, Democrat. to the Gubernator
iAl office. There seems to be nothin,
iAir In this, yet, under our system it i
perfectly legitimate. The Speaker O
ene House should be elected by II
members, but the Speaker of the Ser
@'e' whether he comes in rotation fo
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

J. ALEX. FULTON, ESQ, of Dover,
has taken a bold stand in the public
prints for the suppression of bribery in
Delaware. He j. doubtless sincere in
what he advocates, and is to be ccm-
mended for standing up for an honest
ballot, whether his particular plan is
accepted or not, to bring about this
result. The Democrats have the ma
chine, have prejudice, have tradition,
have the court, have money, ali they
can get: the Republicans seem left
only to one of these, money, as the
only avenue of successful approach. 1t
would seem that the methods would
become tiresome to both parties, and
sooner or later each ready to adopt
measures for relief.
Mr.. Fulton favors the formation OF a
central organization, with headquarters
at Dover, embracing men of all parties
and from all sections of the State; this
society to adopt methods, raise funds
and employ agents; local societies oil
vigilance committees to be appointed
detectives to be employed to investi
gate secret schemes for cOrruptiou; all
offenders to be promptly arrested; the
agencies of the pulpit and press to be
invoked; individual citizens to "de
nounce the crime and the criminals
whenever and wherever we have op
portunity"
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

choir entertaing with additional music
while they were out. When read. it
was disappOinting-only $1O5.24 Old
debts that were once subscribed and
ought to have been collected are al
ways unpopular, and this seems no ex-
ceptiOn. While demonstrations of an
entertaining character may be made
and enjoyed by the people, the fact
still remains that the individuals who
pay the most in the beginning, have to
bring up the rear collections when
there are any.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
Brenford

DEATH OF J. V. MALCOM LOCAL AND
PERSONAL MENTION.
Special correspondence to the Smyrna Times.
J. Y. Malcom, proprietor of the Cen
tral Mills, near this town, died verv
suddenly last Thursday from pneumo-
MIA, after a weeks sickness. He was
66 years of age, fourteen of which he
has lived in this community. Mr.
MalcOm has been an industrious miller
ever since he was twenty-One wears
old. He was born in Greensboro and
upon entering into manhood his father
moved from there to Camden. Del
Shortly after this he took charge of
the Central Mill and has been running
ever since. About three years before
his death, he had his mill thoroughly
repaired and new set of rollers put
in. Mr.. Malcolm was leading man of
the community and his death is felt by
many. He leaves a wife and eight
children. Two of his children are
nearly grown, one young man about
20, who will probably take charge OF
the mill
Mr.. MalcOm's remains were taken to
Camden, Del, for interment The fu-
neral was very largely attended by his
friends of this community,
Mr. George d. Wright has exchanged
so acres of his farm near Clayton for
very valuable store and house be
longing to Mrs. Christopher, situated
on LOckerman street, Dover
Miss Kirby, who has been quite i'll
for the last two weeks, is slowly recov.
ering.
Mr.. George Turner has returned
from Philadelphia to spend the Christ
mas with his parents.
Misses Sadie and Edith Severson
have gone to Philadelphia to spend
several weeks.
Mr.. r. +. Roe and James Bright
spent several days with friends near
Brenford on their way home from the
Academy.
Mr.. George Denney, of Duck Creek
spent several days with Manfred
| Lower.
BrenfOrd, Dec. "a, 1894.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
FOf IH1 ItWl
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Steele.

The death Of Mrs Mary A. Steele.
Dec. 18th, aged 24 wears, months and
days, cast a sad gloom over all the
community. She was the daughter of
David Reese, a prominent farmer, liv-
ing near Clayton, Del Her bright
cOuntenance won her lots of friends:
she was liked by everyone. She came
down near Marydel, Md, in 81, to
teach school, where she met her hus-
band, Eddie Steele, on Dec. 25, 1898
they were joined together by the band
of matrimony. Ever since. she has
been a faithful wife. until the grim
monster death called her from this
world to better one. Sadly they laid
her at rest on the Dist inst. at Brvn
Zion cemetery, near KentOn. Scores
of friends gathered at her home to paw
last tribute of respect While the
friends were taking their last view the
Marydel choir sang the beautiful songs:
well Never Say Goodbye in
Heaven" and 1--WE Shall Meet Bevond
the River"
The voice of morning came,
She started up to hear.
A mortal arrow pierced her frame
She fell,-but felt 10 fear.
Morning came. dim and sad
And chill with early frost
Her quiet eye lids closed
She had all other morn beyond the skies
Though her life was just unfolding
Like pure and fragrant flower,
Bringing forth some unseen beauty
Every passing day and hour.
All is dark within my home
sad is my heart to-day
For the one loved SO dearly
Has forever passed away.
Wen fold those cold and lev hands
Across her calm and lifeless breast.
sleep. dear wife sleep thy labor DER
The blessed saviour gives thee rest
How she suffered. tongue can never tell rs.
But she bore il well.
Till God said, it is sufficient
Come thou home with me to dwell
Peaceful be thy silent sumber,
Peaceful be thy grave so low
Thou no more VIII join our number
Thou no more our SOrTOwS know.
Yet again We hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in heaven, with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed
loved her-yes, no tongue can tell
How much loved her, and how we'll
God loved her too and he thought best
To take her home to rest
Rest for the toiling hand
Rest for the anxious brow.
Rest for the wearyWay sore feet
Rest from all labor now.
BY HER HUsBANr.
Adryda Nd, Dee "a 1891
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
Shall We Have the University Exten
sion Course?

The Kings Daughters, a splendid
circle of young ladies of our town.
whose whole motive is for good, have
been appealing to our better class of
citizens for their cooperation in get
ting course of lectures here, by the
American Society for the extension Of
University teaching. The courses have
been meeting with such popular sue
cess in Milford and Dover, that these
young ladies see no reason why they
cant be made interesting to our COM
munity also. They are exceedingly
splendid courses, of high intellectual
culture and 50 arranged as to give
plenty of time for research. Leading
authors and literary lights are brought
up and their works are thoroughly dis
cussed. Few in reading the works of
our popular writers, take time enough
to appreciate the many beautiful
thoughts and conceptions that they
mean to portray, and hence in hasty
scanning are lost to view. The idea of
University Extension Course is to get
class working together where they
can exchange ideas, and question the
lecturer on different points and thoughts
which our master writers have en-
deavOred to set forth. Thoughts in
great works are like "dowers born to
blush unseen" 1t is indeed a great
intellectual advantage to attend these
courses, and to the interested ones il
becomes a source of great pleasure.
DR.. Wm. Craston Lawton was here a
few days ago for the purpose of ar
ranging a course on the "PoetrV and
Romance in New England" but be
didn't meet with much success. The
Kings Daughters took the matter up,
and it looked at one time as if it would
go through. but after the HOLIDAYS thev
will start with renewed efforts. Their
object is to make it benefit for our
town library, which is badly in need OF
books, and if for no other reason than
this, every educated citizen should
help the cause.
A Milford paper has the following tC
say of DR.. Lawton's lecture:
The sixth and last lecture of the
New Englrnd Poets" series, was de
livered by Prof. LawtOn at the Chape
on Monday evening of last week, before
the largest audience which has vel
been present at any Of the lectures. and
all were highly pleased with Mr.. Law
! toms finished remarks. He commanded
throughout the deepest interest, anC
closest attention, and many wish tha
there was n seventh lecture of the
series. Prof. Lawton leaves behinc
him many friends who will in the lonl
twilight of the winter nights, rever
with pleasant "reminiscences to the nea
! little Chapel, the old New England
poets and Prof. Lawtor's refreshinglv
crisp and well rounded sentences
abOunding in wit, humor, pathos, anc
with all "a commentary and criticism
unquestionably able aud just"
So well pleased are the people O
Milford with these courses that a can
vass by a committee of the Universit,
Extension Circle has resulted in tn,
sale of tickets necessary to secure
second course of lectures. Prot. Lvmar
Powell Delaware boy, and graduate
of John Hopkins University, has beel
chosen as the lecturer, his subject bein,
American Political History"
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

CHRISTMAS has come and gone. Yes
terday was festival of peace and good
will, all over this land, and all over
other Christian lands, this same prin-
ciple was beautifully set forth. The
pleasure of Christmas is not in the gifts
of the dinner with it's laden tables of
seasonable things; it is not so much in
the receiving the gifts, yet this is a
great pleasure; but it is the giving, the
giving to the poor and needy, and
making some sad hearts gay. No one
who is entirely selfish can enjoy Christ
mas or appreciate its meaning without
this spirit of giving. The anticipation
Of its festivities is a pleasing feature
This is why the home which is SO
blessed as to be full of happy children
enjoys the Christmas season so we'll
It is indeed a trUism that Christmas is
not Christmas unless there is children
interested in it. While some are for
tunate and happy, cast you eyes around
you and see how many this December
are unfortunate and unhappy How
many, many children looked with dis
appointed eyes at their empty stock
ings on Christmas morning, who nigh
have been gladdened by a very it'll
thought, or by the eH. tore Gf
few pennies by some charitable neigh
Dor. Christmas is a great event and
should ever be a season Of happiness
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

The Philadelphia Inquirer took
formal possession its new home on Sat
urday week ago, and celebrated the
event by issuing a forty-fOur page
paper as its Sunday edition. The Sun
day edition of the Inquirer required
sixty tons OF paper on which to print
it. or about one-tenth of that required
in 1889 to print the Inquirer for whole
year. These figures give some idea OF
the growth of the Inquirer under the
management of President ElversoD.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
18th Anniversary of the C.T.U.
INTERESTING EXERCISES OF OUR LOCAL
BRANCH.

A large audience greeted the 18th
Anniversary of the local w. G. T. u.
on Wednesday night last, and those
who heard it, pronounce it the most
interesting entertainment they have
ever given.
The church was beautifully decorated
with potted plants, holly and ever
green. From each ga4 fixture hung a
spray Of holly and the alteTway was
beautifully arranged in potted flowers
! and festOOns of evergreen. At each
side of the pulpit recess, banquet lamps
sent a soft red light over the scene
Every where the emblematic white
ribbon Of the w. e. T. U. predominated
Aside from the usual costom four
young ladies acted as ushers, they
were: Misses Bertha Smithers, Ethel
Tay lOr, Arie Hynson and Nellie FAIRIES
| Special music had been made by the
choir and sweet voluntaries were rend.
cred,
The Grst thing on the program was
the professional march by the Band OF
Hope. They marched about 40 strong
with banners waving, singing some ap
prOpriate song as they proceeded uI
and down the aisles. Following the
opening exercises Mrs. +. II. Haynes
read the Crusade psalm"
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers presided, aud
after greeting the audience sht
branched off into a most interesting
talk on the Echoes of the Great Ma
tiOnal Convention at Cleveland" She
gave an excellent recital Of the work
Of this great gathering.
She said the press so ably reported
the dOings of the convention that little
was left for her to say. The only thinl
that seemed indescrible was the tire
mendOus enthusiasm. IL was indeed (
wonderful sight TO see the enthusiast,
waving of handkerchiefs and white
ribbons over that mighty throng, anC
the decorations too, were a specia
feature of that occasion A grea
amount of time was devoted in hearin,
the reports of the different Stat
Unions and the grand and glOriou
work that was being done in this anC
other countries. To show how sys
matte everything was carried on, eacI
speaker was allowed three minutes an,
when this time had expired the gOn
of bell denoted that they should stop
, even If they were in most interestin
part. This was necessary owing to th
vast number Of reports to hear frOm
and unless limited in this wise il woul
have taken many days to reach it
round.
In ailudng to the address of tn
Mayor of Cleveland, she said he wa
} the most embarrassed person hear
during that great convention. II
} hardly knew what TO say, but to cor
gratulate them over and over AGAR
He gave them very pressing inviti
ton to hold their cOnyention there i
J 1895.
l Touching very complimentary O
/ the resources of Gleyelapd, its bsaut
= ful avenues and points of natural an
: historical interest, she spoke of no
: busy were its people in working for Il
9 ! cause Of temperance. Their sou
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

the G0yernorship or not, should be
elected BY = popular vote. There are
many laws in our Constitution which
need revising and since our people
have voted for change, we may hope
Tor better laws by the time the Consti-
tutional Convention is through with its
work
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

THE Levy Court of Sussex county
after long delay compelled it is ap-
parent by the force of public opinion)
have done the right thing by qualify
ing Robert F. Hazard, who was cleo
ted by large majority, the Assessor
for Cedar Creek hundred. The Erery
Ereaiag, in speaking of it, says; "the
Levy Court is to be congratulated on
rectifyiug its mistake in a manly man
ner." This is good, but it will moi
come up to the spirit of true Demo
cracy until it likewise qualities the
Assessors from the other hundreds who
we're elected by a majority Of the
popular vote at the late election.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

THE Japanese tried to conduct their
war on the principles of Western civili-
zation, which is the outward product
of Christianity, and they did remark
able we'll until they got to Port Arthur
when their heathenism broke through
the veneering of civilization in hor-
rible butchery of some 2OOO helpless
victims. Japan's war record has been
most reputable otherwise las all wars
are based on cruelty and if it can re-
deem its record in the future, it will
show up as we'll as may wars between
what are called civilized countries.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

that one railroad fare to and from any
given point, will allow a man the right
to take his wife along with him free of
charge. The same idea is to be carried
out in everything in life. If a husband
buys a suit of clothes. the clothier or
tailor shall in turn give his wife free, a
silk dress. All amusements and enter
tainments shall come under this same
category. The aspirant to Congress is
man of middle age and any prospect
of his bill going through, he would re.
ceive the hearty cooperation of all
mankind. A special election would
give him a unanimous vote.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
The New York Tribune.

The enormous circulation of The NetO York
Tribune, now the largest of any political weekly
III the United States; undoubtedly did mnch Ia
influence the country in the safe direction in
the late campaign. Having sharpened its arrow
and spear afreSh, Tho Trib1mt has again taken the
trall for big game. To secure the Presidency in
lSg6 for the Republican party is now the object of
Its laborS The Tribune is great paper nd is
commended TO our readers Roswell G Horr's
articles on the Tariff, Coinage and Labor, are
alone worth the pri- c of the paper. Friendly to
the old soldier, devoting much space to Agricul
ture and printing every week superb and abso-
lutely unequaled Market Reports, editorially
able and entertaining The Tribune is worthy 4
place in every home II illustrates the news OF
the day proiusely. Thousands of Democrats take
II for its articles on public affairs and its purity
decency and freedom from smut The Tribune
stands like rock against the reactionary poll
cieS OF the Democratic party. Every Repu Dlcan
should have IT, The Tribune Almanac for 1895
out in January and % cents II copy will be val
liable on account Of its full returns of the phe
nOmeRal elections OF 1894
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

For rheumatism I have found nothing
equal to Ohamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t re-
lleves the pain as soon as applied. j. w.
Young, West Liberty, West Virginia. The
prompt relief it affords is alone worth many
times the cost 90 cents. Its continued use
will effect permanent cure For sale by
Clifton y Raymond, Smyrna, Del,
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
MARRIAGES.

On Sunday morning, Dec. 23d, at
the Mt. MOriah Baptist Church, by
Elder, f. RittenhOuse, Mr. Franklin
o. Frasher, of Wilmington Del, and
Miss Rosalie A., daughter of Thomas
r. Frazier of Frederica, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare Of the town it represents and the
State Of which it is part. 1t also gives the
items of importance Of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
ROBT D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT D. HOFFECKER, JR,
Associate Editor.
TERMS MS-SUBsCRIPTION-Sl.5 per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resens, but for the outlying district of which 1t
is the centre, embracing the towns Of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate OF 90
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
CECILIAN oUARTETTE;

IN the evening, an entertainment
was given by the Cecilian Quartette of
New York supported by Mr.. Ballen-
tine. They were greeted by large
house and from the number of encores,
it was easily seen they made a happy
hit. The quartette was exceptionally
fine, as we'll as the sweet solos rendered.
Mr.. Tom Ballentine is a prodigy and
is one of the best, if not the best i'm
personatOr we have ever had in town
Every time he came before the foot
lights he received two ii not three
encOres. His ventrilOquism was highly
pleasing to the audience
The entertainment was a splendid
success in every way and the proceeds
will be expended for the benefit of the
Christian EndeavOr Society of the
Presbyterian Church.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
NOTICE.

THE Regular Annual Meeting of the stock
holders in The Philadelphia and SMYRNA
transportation Company will be held at the
ohlces OF the company. in the town OF smyrna
Del, on TqesdRy, January I D, 1898, at .
O'Clock P. NJ
l22dSt A. f. JARDINE, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

The largest hog killed in Queen Anne's
county this year was butchered by Mr..
W: Motfett. 1t was 10 months old and
weighed bl5 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26

Snow began to fall to.day-the first
real touches of winter.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
FOR RENT.

STORE AND HOUSE vacated by Mrs. C. NJ
Collins, opposite Smyrna House. for rent
Apply to
ll2lu DR.. c. o. SwINNEY.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-26
No. 23S1.
II THE NATIONAL BANK Of SNIiNJ.
at smyrna IN the state of Delaware ar The d.. ~.
OF business, December g, 1884

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. Slltu;f-1
OVerdraftS. secured and unsecured - -lt-l
= DoHds 10 secure circulation ........... l...u
frcmlumS on L. :. Bonds ...... ..a...
stocks. securities. etc. c... -.-,
RANKING house, furniture and fixtures 1s --5 II
OlueT real estate and mortgages owned. iIssrH
Que lTom National Banks not Reserve
agents f..... .......... % UtI -
Due from approved reserve agents 1l-I.fl
Checks and other cash items "a F..
Notes OF other National Banks. 3....,
FIacuonaI paper currency, nickeiS and
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE Is BANK. VIZ.
specie OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. U33@I
Lesal-tender notes. 5U20u0- so-2s5
Redemption fund with T. 5 Treasurer.
7per cent of circulation. I.......... lllrul
Total..........-.-........... ........s3lI.- .-,47.
LIABILITIES.
capital stock paid n.............. sluou01up
IIIRlus l3hd 4iUooop
OhulVlded profits, less expenses and
. taxes pald............. .. @UtS -
National Bank notes outstanding - u Iq7 10
Due 70 other National BaukS 4q4sui
Due 10 state Banks and bankers .0s %,
individual deposits subject TO check 10; 3;l r
Certified checks .... ~ m
Liabilities other than those above sta
''''''''''.'.' ........-.... lgNlla9
Total.............. S3o1 5>l :,
STATE or DELAWARE COUNTY Of KENT -.
l. W. II. Janney, Cashier of the above-ualae3
oahk, uo Solemuly SwCarthat the above. statement
Is true 20 tllt best OF my knowledge and belief
". II. JANNFY Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me tI, -t,,,
day of December. 1891.
c,auu F. Y. COOPER Notary Public.
d CUMNINS.
WM: POLK CUMMINS, directors
ROBERT HILL