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Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND submitted
to Congress Monday his annual mes
sage, in which he makes a general re-
view of our relations with foreign
powers and South American republics
and of the work of the several depart
ments of the government, approving
MANY of the recommendations offered
by their heads for the betterment of
the public service. He approves the
recommendation of POstmaster-Gen-
eral Bissell that as soon as practicable
free postage for newspapers and maga-
zines be established. He reafiirms his
belief in free coal and iron and favOrs
the total abolition of the ditlerential
on refined sugar. He deprecates the
drainage upon the gold reserve. As a
substitute for the present banking sys-
TEN he suggests the plan favored by
Secretary Carlisle. According to the
Presidents recommendation, both
State and National banks are to be al
lowed to issue notes without deposits of
bonds, to an amount not exceeding rs
per cent of their capital, upon deposit
ing as a guarantee fund in legal tend
ers or new Treasury notes 80 per cent.
of their circulation, and making their
liabilities on notes a first lien upon
their assets, with individual liability
of stockholders. But the Presidents s
statement does not provide for State
banks the tax of half of per cent for
safety fund, or the other tax of hall
of per cent for expenses and official
supervision, which it requires Of Nat
iOnal banks, and these two items would
make difference of per cent profits
on circulation in favor of State banks
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

port showed a membership of 123 in
the makeup of the school, and the
spirit of the school more than usually
religious. The contributions of the
school were very liberal for their num-
Der. The motion verse" of the infant
school was nOticeably good, as was also
the "bible drill" and the "Thanksgiv-
ing clock" Pastor Adams made an
address and closed with
prayer and benedictiOn.
FAUST" AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
In the evening, after the quietude of
a Thanksgiving Day, the social festiv.
tiles took a greater turn. Besides the
anniversary of the Presbyterian Sun
day School, which is mentioned above,
another entertainment came off which
brought to the Opera House large
number of interested friends. 1t was
the rendition, after considerable prac.
tice, of the celebrated drama. Faust"
The drGmGtis persOn;e was taken from
home talent, mostly from the High
School, who desired to make enough
out of this drama to benefit the vari-
GUS supplementary departments of the
High School. The stage management
and drilling may be properly credited
to Herbert Farrell, who, during the
several weeks practice was untiring in
his efforts to make it success For
amateurs it was very creditable, as it
is drama of a much higher class than
ordinarily attempted by amateurs.
They might have made greater
success of lighter play, but whatever
discrepancies might have happened. g.
may be overlooked by the fact that it
was amateur from beginning to end
The chief defect OF the evening was
the delay between the acts, seven in
number, due to stage management,
and inaptitude in lifting and dropping
the curtain. This would he remedied
in the future with this or any other
play these amateurs might engage III.
The drdmdtiS persOnR were as fol-
lows:
Marguerite of Rnuct--a Village Madtn....
May FAIRIES
FauSJ-A learned Doctor. Mr.. Gilbert Jones
MephiStopheles-SatI Herbert Farrell
Nalentlne-A Soldier, brother to Marguerite,
Mr. Samuel HOtieCkeI
Siebel-A Village Youth, in love with Marguerite
49, Edmund Stevens
WAgner-A Oldier...............Mr. George DenneJ
| Martha Schwerlein-N -Neighbor to Marguerite
Florence Hazel
Soldiers, Angels, Demons and Others
The net receipts amounted to $50
which will be expended toward the
school.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
PROTRACTED MEETINGS - THE OLD
RIVER BANK OVERWHELMINGLY
OF GAME-ACCIDENT TO
RUNAWAY TEAM.

PROTRACTED MEETINGS - The OLD
RIVER BANK REPAIRED-sCARCITY
OF GAME-ACCIDENT TO A
RUNAWAY TEAM.
Special correspondence to smyrna Times.
The protracted meetings at Friend
ship NJ. T. Church have been attended
with marked interest. Several conver-
siOns have been made.
The services last sunday evening,
were in charge Of Charles Elliott, an
estimab,e young man of TaylOr's
Bridge, who spent Thanksgivining at
home. Mr. Elliott is student Of the
Conference Academy at Dover. he
has the hearty approval and sincere
wishes for the success of his calling, of
his many friends.
Miss Clara Staats, of near Chester
town, Md, is visiting her father David
w. Staats
James II. Staats has his new COW
stable finished aud is siabling his cattle.
He is proud to say that as well AS be
ing an economical agent in labor and
feed saving, it is the only humane and
profitable way of feeding cows for milk.
Wesley farrell has improved his resi-
dence with new roof and other re-
pairing.
The river bank which dykes the tide
water from the meadow of David j.
Cummins and :. G. DerricksUn, which
was damaged last spring, is again as
strong as ever, being put through a
thorough repair. The sluice which
was intended to carry off the refuse
water and keep out the tide water, was
also found in bad condition The old
gates of the sluice were removed, and
new ones put ia their place. With a
strong bank and a Sluice in excellent
| order, Mr.. Cummins thinks he can
make the meadow profitable.
The spOrtsmen have somewhat
abated their foraging in this section,
but not until they had about killed
most of the game. The belated farmers
and farm lads who 60 hunting find the
game scarce in most every case after d
days tramp, aud come home with an
empty bag, weary limits and sharp
ened appetite.
Mr.. SultZbaugh, near Collins Beach
had the misfortune to see pair Of his
horse which were attached to wagon
| drowned in one of the bitches that
drain the meadow Of the National
Dredging Company. 1t appears that
the team became frightened and during
the runaway one of the horses fell in
the ditch pulling the other with wagon
and all with him.
The Walker public school was in
session Thanksgiving day, Friday be
ing observed as the holiday.
Marshall Bice aud several friends o
Wilmington, spent Thanksgiving with
VIM. Bice
Friday night Ralph Jones, residing
near Collins Beach, was run into by
another team, causing him to fall and
dislOcate his shoulder.
Ualker, Dec. 3, 1894
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
HOLIDAY NOTICE! !


The Picture Books and
Reading Books are in now
and opened and spread out,
the Games and Blocks are
ready also, the Tissue Pa
per and Glazed Paper and
Gold and Silver Paper are
provided, the Photograph
Albums are new and rich
and cheap, the Bibles and
Hymnals and Poems, are
all here or coming, the fine
China goods and Glassware
are on exhibition, the small
things for the children are
ready for them, and the
goods and the prices are
both right. The stock is in
the store, not in the win
dOws. Then we have all
the Fruits and all the Gro
ceries and all the Spices
and Extracts and other
things seasOnable in winter
and Holiday times.
We also have the patent
double Roasting Pans, and
double Rice Boilers and a
great variety of Tin and
Iron and Wire Goods, as
we'll as Lamps and Glass
and China Ware and Am
munitiOn and Cutlery and
Purses and Brushes and
Ropes and Twines and Tubs
and Buckets, and Paper and
States and Ink and Pencils
and Spoons and Whips and
OilclOth and BrOoms and
Stove Pipe Guards and
Baskets and Shoe Findings
and Stockings and other
varieties as usual.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
Rrenford.

Correspondence to Smyrna Tines.
Whooping cough is becoming epi-
demic in this vicinity and not few
cases may be seen among the little
oues.
This week seems to be very busy
one with the farmers, killing hogs aud
poultry for the holidays.
One Of the farmers near Brenford has
just finished husking corn. He evil
IDENTIFY is not afraid of the cold weather.
A few of the young men spent their
Thanksgiving in Philadelphia in order
to witness the Foot Ball contest be.
tween Harvard and the University of
Pennsylvania.
Miss Mary T. Bradley, of Milford is
visiting Mrs. LoHand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirby have been quite
sick but are now improving.
Isaac Truax ann wife are visiting
Mr.. LOAand.
Messrs James Bright and Robert
Roe, of Wilmington Conference
Academy spent several days with Man,
ford Lower.
James Turner, is spending his holi.
day in Philadelphia, visiting his
brother.
Brentord, Dec. 4 1894.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

CLARENCE PRETTYMAN, who has
been selling out his stock of furniture
at cost, still has a number of choice
articles on sale which would come in
we'll for Christmas presents. The state
ment in the TIMES last week that he
had sold out was incorrect, he is selling
out now and is Offering great bargains.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
Leipslc.
ENTERTAINMENT OF LADIES AID So
CIETY-MARRIAOE OF EUGENE
FOssETT AND MISS ALLIE FOX
LOCAL MENTION,
Special correspondence to the Smyrna Tim,

Special correspondence to the Smyrna Times.
w. d. Rawley and Harry Hofecker
built floating house here last week.
Their intention is to stay in it this win
ter, while they are having their usual
winters sport of duck-shOoting, and
trapping. Their house is very cosy
and nicely arranged, so that they will
have a comfortable place after a days
cunning or trapping.
The Ladies' Aid Society are giving
some very fine entertainments in their
ball, They meet every Saturday even
Ing at O'Clock. Next Saturday even.
Ing the entertainment will be ysry at
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

GEO. H. DICK, baker and confect-
iOnery, moved to Smyrna on Monday
from North East, Md, taking the store
room and dwelling on Market street
adjoining the and 10 cent store of
Mrs. Tucker.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

THE little folks of Miss Mary
Spruance's school room have yearly
saving fund by which they accumulate
money to purchase presents for their
parents. 1t is in little amounts but
aggregates clever little sum to them
by the time the holidays come. This
makes the third year they have been
acting on this plan, the aggregate for
the time being $121.37.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

THE sun now sets six minutes after
half past four o'clock. This is the
shortest the afternoon gets. By next
Monday there will be a gain of one
minute, and by the first of the year
ten minutes. The mornings in the
meantime will lose 20 minutes.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

MRS BGHMLER &c Bro. have in thier
window dressing case for which each
$1.O0 spent for purchased articles secures
a guess, the award being Jan. lst. Mrs.
Tucker. on Market street, also has a
doll to disposed of in the same way.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

THE regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters will be held this evening at
the home of Mrs Temple, at o'clock.
Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

TOMORROW night the Sadia White
ford Co., play in the Opera House
after making an extended tour through
the south. This company will be re
membered by those who saw it as an
excellent one and they come back to
greet another audiance tomorrow
night with "Pygmalian and Galatea"
a comedy whose parts are broad, and
is laugh from start to finish. Go and
see them. Popular prices will be
charged.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

THE Ode Fellows of this town expect
to make a great improvement in their
hall on Main street.. At their last
meeting they decided to lower the first
floor of this building and then turn it
into large store with double front en-
trance. The whole will be fitted out
in the best style and workmanship and
when completed will be one of the fin
est stores in town. The entrance to
their lodge room will be made from a
neat stairway built adjoining their hall
so as not to pass through the store.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
THANKSGIVING DaV.
QUIETLY PASSED, AND CLOSED WITH
AN INTERESTING ENTERTAINMENT

QUIETLY PASSED, AND CLOSED WITH
AN INTERESTING ENTERTAINMENT.
Thursday was perfect Thanksgiv-
ing Day-Clear, cool and bracing. To
the lovers of outdoor sports, it had in
it all that was inspiriting. There were
no athletic games at home, so a number
of the young people went elsewhere.
the larger part to Philadelphia to wit
ness and commingle with the enthusi-
astic thrOng, some twenty thousand in
number, who attended the foot ball
contest between the University of
Pennsylvania and HaVard teams.
There was a minor matter of field sport
as INDUCED in by another class, rabbit
and bird hunting, to which the day
was entirely adapted to, but mostly we
think with unsatisfactory results be-
cause of the scarcity Of game.
To those who observed the day in
accordance with the Presidents recon-
mendatiOn, assembling in the house of
God and returning devout thanks for
the blessings vouchsafed to us during
the year, there was ample opportunity
to those thus impelled in the church
services at St. Peters and Asbury. The
number of people in both town and
country, and thankful people to, who
failed to thus commemorate the dav
was more noticeable in the breach than
the observance.
AT St. Peters Church Rev. G.. w.
Dame had fair sized audience mostly
of the regular congregation to worship
with him to whom he gave a good dis
course on thoughts in harmony with
the occasion.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
CUT FLOWERS.

......25 cents per dozen
BY mail, 80 cents per doz. In all natural oo1ors
II. s. ANTHONY,
,,oo, Corner South and Pearl streets,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

w G. PIERCE advertises two pairs of
mules and a herd of extra Holstein
cows.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

GIRLS all-silk handkerchiefs at L. A.
COttOn's. Price, 2 for 25 cts. imported
direct from Japan, embroidered or
hemstitched.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

A large, fresh loaf of bread at cts,
yesterdays bread at cents loaf at
the Smyrna Bakery. T
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

F. C. FAIRIES, successor to john T.
Collins, gives a list of hardware that
most every ybOdy wants.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

Teachers Examinations.

Examinations for 1st 2nd; and Provisional
Grade Certificates will be held In Dover, Satur-
day, Dec. 22nd; also Saturday, Jan. 5th.
12hR C. C. TINDAt. Sunerintendeni
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, De/.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 9Th, 1894.

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is a 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.
MS-SUBscRIPTIoN-s15 per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which 1t
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic &c. rate of SO
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

The officers of Mizpah Conclave,
No. 40, l. o. H., of this town, were
elected last night for the ensuing year
as follows: ArchOn, Jos. B. HUM ;
Provost. John r. Robinson; Prelate,
Wm. F. Brown; Secretary, Geo. NJ.
Stevenson; Financier, Wm. H. Baggs;
Treasurer, VIM. B. Start; Inspector,
VIM. Ashcraft; Warden, Jos F. Carter;
Sentinel, Benton V. Weldon; Medical
Examiners, VIM. Ashcraft and c. O.
Swinney; Trustees, John A. HOffecker,
Geo NJ. Stevenson and VIM. F. Brown;
Representative to Supreme COnclave,
VIM. H. Baggs; Alternate, Geo. NJ.
Stevenson The Supreme Conclave
meets in New Haven, Conn.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

BE sure before selecting your holiday
gifts to call at Dunn's. A fine line of
imported china, cut glass, bric-a-brac
and leather goods, etc. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

EDWARD STEVENS, who played the
role Of Siebel in Faust" on Thanks
giving evening, was seriously burned
while helping to prepare the phOsphor-
Gus to illuminate the skeleton for Act
VI, the revels of night of Walpurgis
They were preparing this substance
underneath the stage where they could
have more room. The chemical pro-
perties of this substance are such that
it must be cut under water, owing to
its strong affinity for oxygen. Some
how or other they allowed it to get dry
and as a result a cOnHagratiOn like to
have happened. The boys jumped out
of the trap-door in the stage crying
fire. A heavy volume of smoke poured
out. With the assistance of John Pat.
tersOn aud others the fire was put out,
after deluging it with water. Edward
Stevens was burned the worst. His
hand was blistered and his right knee
was badly burned. So much SO as to
con6ne him to the house under careful
attention. Cove Todd had his clothes
badly burned. 1t was very risky busi-
ness for these inexperienced boys
to play with. 1t is q substance that
even professional chemists are cautious
in handling.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
DEATHS

TUCKER-On the Sd inst. in West Smyrna, Thos
J. Tucker aged 10 years '-''
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

THE Mount Friendship entertain
ment on Thanksgiving-literary. social
and musical-was a successful event,
and netted them about $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

THE young men of Smyrna have a
dance in progress for Monday.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

MAX Won MITzEL, the tragedian
after giving two excellent plays on
Monday and Tuesday of this week goes
away with the highest cOmmendation
of those who heard him. His first play
was 'IngOmar," the character of which
will please all lovers of poetry.
Damon and Pythias"was grand sue
cess and such acting as was given in
that play would please the most sound
critic. Upon this, the knights of
Pythias" was founded and the play is
one whose parts show the strong devo-
ton that exists in true friendship.
Our best theatre goers pronounce Max
Won Milzel as exceptionally fine, and
one man. Shakespearean scholar and
whose criticism goes a great way, says
that the celebrated Forest, whom he
places in the front ranks of tragedians,
can do no better acting, in his opinion,
than Max Won Mitzel did in Damon
and Pythias" 1t is unfortunate that
more could not have heard him. They
60 from here to Dover
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

If winter is judged by the three first
days, the weather does not promise to
be severe, Saturday and Sunday were
damp and disagreeable while Monday,
the third day was charming. These
days however control nothing. The
rest of the month may be decidedly
cold, or it may be warm and dry, com.
paratively, but the choice OF most peo-
pie is, winter in the winter season.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
FOR RENT.

STORE AND HOUSE vacated by Mrs. C. NJ
Collins, opposite Smyrna House, for rent
Apply to
1l2lu DE, C. o. SWINNFY.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

JEREMIAH SULTZBAyGH, residing
near Collins Beach. had a singular, and
to him severe loss ia an accident near
Collins Beach on Wednesday. He had
gone down to the beach to get some
empty barrels and boxes which G. f.
Rothwell had given him. He had all
but one box which he had gone after.
The horses, which had been standing
quiet took fright at the rattle Of a
gater-proof coat on Mr.. Rothwell, and
started in a full run. In coming to the
AluiOe ditch and making a short turn
they plunged blindly into the water,
the wagon with its contents on top of
sthea, 1and were smothered before relief
could be afforded. The horses were
worth over SloO,on Of them q valuable
sone.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

The cheapest place for oranges and
bananas is at Riemans.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

JOSEPH WALRAvEN has moved from
the house at the rear of the basket
mill to the dwelling vacated by Jas.
T.White removed to st Georges.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

DON'T forget that "Old Kriss" has
made his headquarter again at E. K.
Behmler & Bro. See in our advertise.
ment what he has left there and come
and examine our stock whether you
buy or not.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

BUTCHERING hogs is the engrossing
topic with the farmers now that De
cember has come and the other farm
work done. Some killed their porkers
tie latter part of November. This
means entering on a three months
rest, comparatively speaking, with a
full larder. Who wouldn't be farmerP
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

BISHOP WAYMAN, who is now get
ting to be an old man, preached what
may be his last sermon at Bethel A.
NJ. E. Church last evening. 1t did him
and his Office credit.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

The anniversary of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held at the NJ. f. Church, on Wednes-
day evening of next week, when an in
teresting program will be given.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

The Fourth Quarterly Conference of
Smyrna Station will be held on Friday
evening, when Presiding Elder Smith
will expect a report for the year from
the heads of the departments. The
Presiding Elder will also conduct the
LOvefeast at $50 o'clock and preach at
the services Immediately following.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

A CHIEF feature with the ladies' of
st. Peters Church will be the Bazaar
and supper this and to morrow after
noon and eveune desire to
enlist the favor -44 attendance of as
many friends as possible.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

SEE new ad of L. A. Cotton in which
ladies' handkerchiefs, mitteas. faci-
natOrs, infants outfits, etc, are adver-
tised. We commend the stock to the
inspection of our ladies'. T
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

HOMEMADE mincemeat at Carrs'.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05

The Ladies' Mite Society supper,
which was postponed until Wednesday
Dec. 18th, will be held on that evening
at Mr.. Geo. NJ. Stevenson's Ice Cream
parlors. All are invited. Sec'y
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
AT THE NJ. E. CHURCH

At the M. f. Church, though the
number looked sparse as compared
with the usual Sunday congregation as
is always the case, there were enough
to make the occasion an interesting
one. The Organist played a beautiful
voluntary while the audience was as
sembling, followed by a well rendered
anthem from the choir as also a solo by
l.. NJ. Price. To those Of "A musical
turn OF mind there was enough behind,
if there had been nothing from the pull
pit, to compensate them for going to
church.
Rev. A. Stengle, the pastor, at the
close of the preliminaries preached
solidly and strongly on Thanksgiving
and the GaHses leading up thereto,
touching in the discourse several dis
turbing questions before the American
public that need to be remedied. He
was amply assisted by clergymen in
attendance.
Rev +. II. Haynes read the Procla
nation of President Cleveland. Rev
+. II. Hynson made the opening
prayer, Rev. YIN. X. Mowbray led in
reading the responsive Psalm, Rev. II
g. Budd read the second hymn: and
Rev. G. c. Adams pronounced the
benediction,
A noticeable feature was the contri.
button to the poor fund-as has been
the custom for some years. These were
placed in the yestibule, and consisted
OF baskets of potatoes, bags of -four,
sugar and other articles of domestic
use.
The turkey question was a matter oi
home discussion in the afternoon, al
was also that Of the pumpkin pie, &C
cording to the annual time for sucl
weighty subjects in the household, anC
it was not until o'clock when the
church bell again gave notice of an
other public meeting.
THE PREsBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY.
This was at the Presby yterian Churcl
the Twenty-fourth Thanksgivint
Annjyersary Of the Sunday School
This was under the charge of the Su,
perintendent, g. z. Taylor. and inter.
ested The audience during the hour 1
wss held. In addition to the regular
Sxercises there were readings by Misse
Grace u. swippey and Epnice B
Anthony and o solo by Mrs. Marior
CoverdaIe' Miss Ethel II. Cooper wa
oIso an the program for a solo, but wa
l ~t~N Gtanarini QnnRntio -.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-05
Beyond Description
The Misery Before Taking
AND
The Happiness Alternating
HOODS.

"C. !. Hood g. Co., Lowell, Mass.I
." Dear Sirs have been in poor health for
20 or 25 years. and have been taking doctors
medicines more or less all the time. l did not
get much relief My blood was in a bad shape
and my system was all run down. thought 1
must die, but noticing several testimonials In
tho papers In behalf Of Hoods Sarsaparllla
bought three bottles and found that It did me so
much good that continued taking It. / was
without appetite, slOthfuly sleepy, and had
headache most all tho time. In fact ! cannot
describe my feelings. After using one bottle of
Hoods Sarsaparilla found It was doing me