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Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

STATE TEACHERS INsTITUTE.-The
goth annual session of the Teachers
Institute for New Castle, Kent and
Sussex counties convened in the Opera
House, Dover, Tuesday and will re-.
main in session till Friday, October II,
at 4 p. m. This meeting is in accord
ance with resolution adopted by the
State Board of Education at its January
meeting. The joint meeting of the
counties is judged to be especially i'm
portant now, for the reason that uni
form course of study for all the schools
of the State is to be put in operation.
Among the special instructors that
have been engaged are Miss LA. Kirby
DIR. M. G. Brumbaugh, Supt. Henry
Houck, Supt. R. NJ. McNeal, DR.. A. N
Raub. The law requires the attend
ance of all teachers. who draw salary
while attending the Institute.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

In the midst of so much insincerity,
deception and known political deprav-
ity, tthe work chiefly of men who are
after the ofiices,) there is something
encouraging in the fact that not one of
them eulogizes vice or its methods, but
on the contrary claim to be cleaner in
candidature than is the case with their
opponents. 1t goes to show that they
do not like to lower the Office nor their
man to fill it, below the American
ideal. There is always hope however
low they may get in practice, when the
respect for high standard predomi-
mates
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

COLLINS BEACH, which has been in
state of innocuOus dissuetude, so to
speak, for several years, seems to be
looking up, with prospect of renewed
life another season. Last week the
owner, Mr.. Mott and Mr.. Dempsey, of
the steamer Republic, in company with
Capt. G. G. Deakyne, who has been in
charge of the property for some months
were there looking out for prospective
improvements for the coming season,
including a new pier. They have in
mind the construction of new pier,
which they found by measurement, 1T
distance of $50 feet, would give them
seven feet at low water. If satisfactory
arrangement are made, the initial work
of improvement will commence shortly.
The steamboat company thinks that a
daily excursion down to the head of
the bay will be more satisfactory and
profitable than run to the capes.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THIS nation lost on Sunday last, two
conspicuous men, one, the genial poet |
and brilliant prose writer of Boston
Oliver Wendell Holmes; the other
Pennsylvania's great war Governor
Andrew G. Curtin. Both lived long
useful career, and both made the world
better and happier because they had
lived in it.
Oliver Wendell Holmes was one of
the most remarkable men of this CEN
tury. Born of noble parentage, in the
historical gambrel-rOOfed house of
Cambridge, Mass, raised with the ut
most care and given the advantage of
a liberal education at Harvard Uni
versity, Oliver Wendell Holmes started
his career as a poet and almost from
start made himself famous by his poem
"Old Ironsides." But wishing to have
a vocation, he subsequently took up
the study of medicine, going to Paris
for an advanced course. He received
his degree in 1886. From then on DIR.
Holmes filled professorship in Harv-
ard Medical School, during which time
he devoted considerable attention to
literary work. On the establishment
of the atlantic Monthly he became one
of its loyal contributors and made this
magazine popular by the introduction
of the "Autocrat of the Breakfast
Table" DR.. Holmes soon gave up his
profession and devoted the rest of his
life to literary work, writing "The
Professors at the Breakfast Table" and
after long interval "The Poet at the
Breakfast Table" Next came his
novels, "Elsle Venner" and "The
Guardian Angel" On the occasion Of
his SEVENTEEN birthday, 1879, the pub.
lishers of the atlantic Monthly, gave q
breakfast in his honor, when he read
his poem, entitled The Iron Gate"
Oliver Holmes was doctor, an es
sayest, a novelist, poet, historian
and an orator, and in all these he dis
played an indomitable spirit that ha.
made for him great success. In al
these he has not only manifested grea
mental resources, but mas dignified tn,
human mind and helped the human
race by his lucid perception and daunt
less cheer. He possessed a brillian
intellect and was supreme master o
style.
Ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin wa
a man of heroic mould and served hi
State and country during a period tina
tried mems souls. He was the righ
hand man of President Lincoln durin
the dark days of the Rebellion, an
aided him by sending troops froI
Pennsylvania. For two consecutiv
terms he was the popular Governor {
Pennsylvania, being elected both time
with a large majority. As Ministt
Plenipotentiary to Russia he serve
with equal vigor, causing the mo-
friendly relations to exist between tn;
great power and ours. As a memb,
of Congress he proved himself to be
man of great intellectual force. In IA
his whole life was devoted to the publ
good and the uplifting of humanit
He was a great man and the achiev
ment he made while in active wor
will live after him in the history of Oh
of the most glorious States in Il
Union.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE conflict seems to be reaching q
crisis between China and Japan, the
alarm with the European nations being
for the safety of their subjects in China,
the advancing japanese endangering
Pekin, the Capital of the latter. The
dangers Of foreigners arises from fright,
disorder and instructions among the
natives.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

LITERARY NOTE. E.-October Book
Nei0s give portrait of George Du
Maurier, the artist-author Of the fam.
Gus 'Trilby," with sketch descriptive
of his life and works The usual col
lection of reviews of the months books.
very full list of new books and new
editions, all critically noticed, pictures
from theui, notes of authors doings.
with full announcements from the pub
fishers for the holidays msNrs I
magazine that is a necessit
who would be posted in thing
PHILADELPHIA
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

NOTHING is calculated to make a
football player quite so mad as to have
his parents, at this season Of the year,
send him u comb and brush for birth
day present.
THE condition of corp this year is the
lowest on record, with the exception of
September, 1881. =
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Oct. 10, 1894.

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock
THE TINES 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.
s-SUBscRIPTIoN-s1.5 per snnum. 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
resents, but for the outlying district of which il
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
KentOn, CheswOld, Leipsic, &c. A rate of 50
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semiannual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
A NEW STOCK OF
AFall Goods

now on hand. Here is an incom-
plete list of a few things to be
found at our store:
Dress Patterns, in all the lat
est novelties, a fine assortment
of Silks, Broadcloth for Capes, a
nice line of the new combined
Jet-and-Silk Trimming, Handker-
chiefs, Ladies' Coats, Mems
Stockings, a splendid line of
Ladies' Underwear of all kinds,
Ribbons, Ladies' Hose-in short,
about everything our ladies need
in the furnishing line. Our prices
are low and we ask the patron
age of the public.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
The National Bank Of Smyrna, Del.

SMYRNA, Oct. 4, 1894
The Board of Directors of this Bank
have this day declared a semi-anRual divi-
dend of four (4) per cent. on the capital
stock, payable to stockholders on demand,
clear of tax.
w. II. JANNEY, Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10


STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT, IS:
l. W. H. Janney, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swearthat the above statement
is true to the best ofmy knowledge and belief
w. H. JANNEY, Cashier.
subscribed and sworn to before me this Sth
day of October 1894.
E. V. COOPER, Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest:
W. POLK CUMMINS,O
ROBT HILL, Directors
W. GEO. HILL,
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

SATURDAY was the last day upon
which the registrars sit for the purpose
of registering voters. On the two Sat.
urdays Immediately preceding the elec.
tion the boards of registration will sit
in each hundred and there will be some
chance of those who have neglected
being registered before to get regis
tered. The boards of registration will
also on the two days on which they
sit correct the lists whiSh have been
made. The registration of voters in
Wilmington will not begin until next
Saturday. The registration days in
Wilmington will be Oct. 13, 20, 26, 27.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE new hay baTer of the Transpor-
tation Company at the Landing is sup
plying our dealers with some cnnven-
lent bales. Several tons of excellent
timothy from the Jefferson farm near
town were thus compressed Monday.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

MRS. AMANDA SPENCER, who has
had grocery store corner Delaware and
Cummins street, for some years, is dis.
posing of her goods with the ultimate
intention of making her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Jamison, in Wash
ingtOn.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THERE, was school Monday but will
be no more this week, all of the teach
ers leaving for Dover to attend the
State Institute. Including as it does all
the teachers of the State, the Institute
will be large body.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

WHOLESALE dealers in fun at the
Opera House Tonight, Jay Bluff & Co.
This play is entirely new and is sup.
ported by Delaware man, William S.
Hitch, of Laurel, Del. Come out and
see it. Popular prices, 25 and 35 cts.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

The work Of laying the sewer mains
in South and Union streets has gone on
slowly the past two weeks, caused by
defective pipe, two carloads of which
had to be returned for better material
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

EVERYBODY is well pleased with the
new stock of clothing at Edw. G..
Walls. You can really buy good,
serviceable suits for $500 and $3.50.
The $1,000 suits are beauties. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
Dress Making.

Having just moved from Wilmington
where l have been carrying on a success
full business, desire to notify the public
that am thoroughly prepared to take in
dress making. All styles and fashions
neatly done.
Miss LOU CLAYTON,
Corner Mt. Vernon and Delaware Sts.,
9l94 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
For the Snvnd Times.
Resolutions.


The following resolutions of SYM
pathy and respect to the memory of
Laura Deakyne, who departed this life
September 80, 1894, has been adopted
by the Epworth League:
WHEREAS, II has been the will of the Almighty
to again visit the home Of Brother and Sister
peakyne, aud remove q beloved daughter, there
fore DO II r.
ResOlged, That in this affecting dlspensation the
family has sustained an irreparsble loss,
Resolved, That i'm this hour of trial and bereaVe-
ment We tender the family more than ever our
heartfelt symDathies.
Resolved, That while bowling 10 the will Of the
Heavenly Father we would commend the family
TO the care and keeping Of the all Wise Father
and point them TO the happy reunion with the
loved and lost beyond the river of death.
Resolved, That our Affections here which are but
for moment will work out for us ia the end a
far more exceeding weight Of Glory.
"For God has marked each browning day,
And numbered every secret tear;
And heavens eternal bliss shall pay
For all his children suffer here"
Reeolued That q copy Of these resolutions be
transmitted 10 the Smyrna TIMES for publication.
one also TO the family and one engrossed on the
minutes Of the Epworth League.
CLARA ELLIOTT, co,,..,,,..
IDA srAATs. NomHittee'
Deakynevllle, Del, oct. 8, 1894.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

JOHN r. BRADFORD, an employe at
the StOeckle House, Clayton, was found
dead in bis room yesterday morning.
He had been about the evening before
in his usual health, his death resulting,
it was thought from heart trouble.
After CorOnor's inquest his body was
taken by Undertaken FAIRIES to await
the action Of friends or for interment.
He was about 54 years old.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

GEO. w. TILGHMAN, who is running
a team to supply the logs for his mill,
since the death of Emory Lum, is busy
getting out lumber to meet orders.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

The delegates are off to the annual
Convention of the w. G. T. U. of this
State, which meets IN Wilmington to-
day. Among the distinguished persons
from a distance will be Miss Frances
E. Willard and Lady Mary Somerset,
Of England.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

ROBERT H. DARRAH, of the middle
Alley" intending to go more into the
milk business has built SilO as food
ecOnOmzer. 1t has capacity of 125
tons, and is nearly filled. 1t has some
cow-pea, but The larger part was corn,
cut about the fOddering time. The
main feature in constructing a Silo is
to have it at the bottom and sides air
tight. Mr.. Darrah has reached this by
using three thicknesses of board. with
building paper between. John Mcguire
of that vicinity, is preparing to build a
large one by another year.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

REV. Mr.. JENKINS, the evangelis
is expected here on Monday to aid
pastor Adams, of the Presbyterian
church, in special religious services.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

FoR the benefit Of those who do not
understand the numbering of houses,
it might be stated that r. g. Hyde has
not the authority to compel the prop
erty owners to put the numbers on,
nor is ne compelled to collect money
as was stated in the TIMES last week.
The owners have the privilege of buy
ing the numbers and putting them on
themselves, If they choose to, although
Mr.. r, O. Hyde claims to do the work
cheaper than any one else. All that
alter that every
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

Mrs. ANGELICA COLTS is the first
private residence to be connected with
the sewer. Connection was also made
with Jacob Leinberger's place of busi-
ness.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE farmers have rarely ever had
better conditions of weather for plow-
ing the ground and seeding wheat.
Much wheat has been put in the ground
the past ten days. The heavy storm
that set in last night is the only wet
weather for two or three weeks.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE carousel, that has gathered up
a good many nickles from our labOring
classes, finished up on Saturday night
preparatory to going to North Carolina
and thence to Florida.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

The Delaware & Atlantic Telphone-
Telegraph Company are putting in the
drug store of W. F. Dunn, long dis
lance telephone in place Of the old
short distance one. This is being done
throughout the State to facilitate ber-
ter service. It is great improvement
over the old one, doing away with the
yelling and bawling which was so an.
noying. With the present arrangement
our citizens can talk 1400 miles away,
,,-from here to Chicago with the utmost
sAse
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
L. COTTON
Opposite First National Bank

The Fairehild-Grace Democrats Of
New York have put Everett P. Wheeler
10 nomination against Senator Hill for
Governor. They also endorse Strong,
the Republican candidate, for Mayor
of New York.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

II would rather trust that medicine than
any doctor know of, says Mrs. Hattie
Mason, Of Chlltin, Carter county, Mo, in
speaking of Chamberlains Collie, Cholera
and DiarrhOe Remedy. For sale by Cliff
ton d Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

The Misses Wright who have recent
ly gone into the millinery business and
advertised in the TIMES last week
new line of goods that had been pur.
chased the week before, found the as
sortment broken by Saturday night,
and had to send an order Monday to
replenish stock.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

AUCTION.-Fifty (5O) head of suck
ling mules, sges from to 6 months,
selected from the best breeding dis
tricts in the West, will be sold Satur.
day, Oct. 18th, at P. NJ, at Middle
town, Del, by Sapp & Raughley. 7
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
Fbr TIC Smyrna Times.
Pomona Grange.

For he Smyrna Tlmes.
Pomona Grange.
FELToN, DEL, Oct. 8, 1894.
DEAR SIR;
Pomona Grange meets in Dover the
18th inst, at IL A. NJ. The following
is the program:
Address Of Welcome by members Of Capital
Response John Heyd, Of Trophy
Mesters Address II. Derby
Lecturers Address A. w. slaymaker
Reports Of OVerseer and other officers
Neae, Of Newark Grange
Answer TO query, What can the Grange Do 10
Prevent Bribery at the Coming Election ?"
Ii. Bancroft
what new Legislation viii the Grange ask the
J. Rosa of Milford Cranoa
Election OF officers and other business
,. W. KILLEE, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

The reports of our national banks
elsewhere, show the aggregate amount
of money on deposit subject to check
to be $249, ,761.O9
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE Prohibition party organized a
club at the Cooper building Monday
evening with the following officers,
Chas. H. Register, president; G. o.
Swinney, vice.president; L. M. Price,
secretary and g. w .Batsford treasurer.
There were nearly twenty on the roll.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that ! have taken out
letters of administration on the estate of the
late John E. Collins, and hereby notify all per
sons having claims against the deceased to pre-.
sent them for settlement Persons indebted to
the estate will likewise come forward and settle
the same
GEO. d. COLLINS,
lOlOj Administrator
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

On next Friday there will be some
interesting races on Reeses Driving
Track, near Clayton. There will be
representatives from Middletown,
Townsend, Leipsic, and this town,
besides few from Maryland. Some
exciting heats are expected. There
will also be a bicycle and foot race.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
. MARRIAGES.

CRAN0R-CHADWICK.- the 3rd inst. by
Rev. w. r. MOwbray, B. P. Cranor, of C-ump
ton, Md, and Miss Elva J. Chadwick, of near
Smyrna
CK-MERED1TH.-O1 the 4th inst, al
the residence Of the brides mother. NJ s. NJ,
Meredith in CLAYTON. by the same Mics Me.t;o
- Meredith and James b. Chadwick, of nea
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

ALL the mills of this section now
have the roller process for making
flour. The last to give up the old
method of grinding individual grists
has been the Central Mill, "near Bren-
ford, J. V. Malcom, proprietor. The
new machines were put in by the
Augur, Wolf Co., of Pennsylvania. and
consist of three stands and six break
mills. Mr.. MalcOm manufactures three
grades of -four, which besides the local
ity of the mill, he has been serving to
some of our citizens.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
No. 1881.
RESOURCES.

EPoRT 0FTHE CONDITION OF
IL THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA -
at Smyrna, in the State Of Delaware, at the close
of business October 2 1894.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters Circle will be held tonight
at the home Of Mrs. Laura Temple, at
7 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

SWEET potatoes are being put up in
splendid condition. They are cheaper
by the barrel than by the basket.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

A BIG stock of underwear bought of
the manufacturer for spot cash and to
be sold cheap, at Edw. g. Walls. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

WHITE or round potatoes are turning
out better than was expected though
some patches are worthless.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE cooler weather has put pork into
the market in its various forms, includ-
ing Registers popular scrapple.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE high wind storm of last night
made it nice for the small boys to
gather chestnuts. There are plenty of
Chestnuts this year, and by the first
touches of frost will be gathered in
abundance.
THE ]. B. Counselman & Co.'S, Can
ming factory will close Friday for the
season. The fruit this year has been
very unsatisfactory, which in a busi-
ness way has not been what they had
anticipated. During the season they
have turned out a great deal of stuff
and have found great convenience in
in freighting the supplies through the
Philadelphia and Smyrna Transporta-
tiOn Company.
NEXT Sunday will be Glad Tidings
| Day in the M. E. Church. An inter
esting program has been arranged by
the Sunday School, who will have the
principal part in that service. The
Sunday school will occupy the front
part of the church. The object of this
special service set apart as "Glad It'd
ings Day" is TO unite in one collection
the church benevolences. A large at
tendance and a large contribution is
anticipated.
OUR school children are having &
holiday this week, while the Stat'
Teachers Institute is being held a
Dover. The program will be an inter
ting one during this session and thos
of our citizens who so enjoyed the Ia
stitue here last year can have the pleas
ure of hearing it again, but shOr
distance away. DR.. BOmbaugh will
deliver some of his addresses. H
made happy hit in Smyrna last yeaI
Miss LOUISA A. CUMMINs, while dig
ging among flowers in her garden on
day recently turned up coin that W
should think would be considered b
numismatics rare and rich find.
) was a piece of money bearing the st
t prescription of King Henry II, VIII
t reigned considerably prior to the dis
covery of America by Columbus. Ther
is an impression or indentatiOn on th
. coin as if struck by bullet. and ha
= in that sense probably acted as lif'
: preserver.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

The roads in this vicinity need a
good crowning up now that the tomato
hauling is entirely over.
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10

THE high wind storm of last night
made it nice for the small boys to
gather chestnuts. There are plenty of
Chestnuts this year, and by the first
touches of frost will be gathered in
abundance
Smyrna times., 1894-10-10
News Items.

The present campaign in North Carolina
is said to be the most animated that has oc
Cured since the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

story interesting TO collectors Of
folklore is told of Mata belle bitten
by a white mans watchdog. The
native claimed compensation for the
injury. It was refused on the ground
that the man was trespassing. and
the dog had right to attack him
The justice of the ground of refusal
was admitted. But at least" said
the would-be thief, give me hair
Of the dog that bit me to put on the
wound. and all will be we'll" It is
curious to find the English supersti-
ton with regard TO the hair Of a dog
that bites US paralleled in the belief Of
the Mata belle people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22
sIruArlons wAnrEp-FAEE.

Are you IN need Of work. II 50. you are as
4oerty 70 use these columns for assistance in
MhaJ direction. While this notice appears the
STATE JOURNAL win publish free on Saturday,
r,~onle All 1otca- ~ 7itl1a tifISs wanted nor
exceeding Ave iLnas, OF thirty-hys words, "
length Provided that all advertisements or
this nature handed in previous TO
ten o'clock saturday morning; also on Wednss-
day. Thursday aud Friday, all advertising OF
THIS class handed 10 By ten o'clock Wednesday
morning.
NO advertisements Of this nature to be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. No OBJ
ngaEon - incurred on the part OF the adVertis-
er- No worthy and needy man or woman need
hesitate 90 take advantage Of this offer. No ona
ia business OF having emplOym5nt is expected 70
aFau themselves freely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-22

Tar rapIn Rapidly Becoming EEtinct.
1t is said that that rare delicaey,
the terrapin which is found only i'm
Chesapeake bay and it's tributaries, is
rapidly becoming extinct. Fifteen
years ago a terrapin hunter could
capture fifty or sixty a day; now he
is lucky if he gets three or four.
Then terrapin were about 50 cents
apiece; now they range from "a 70 49,.
according to size. There are about
IS, 600 IN pond at Crisfeld. and IL is
said that there are not 5000 more on
ca rth. and terraPin raising has bees
tri ed without success