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Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
Building and Loan Association

The Chester, Pa, Advocate, has the
following in reference to Building and
Loan Associations We are told thar
all the building associations of Chester
show larger payment at the January
meetings than was received in Deeem-
DER. There Is no truer sign of inn.
proved business conditions than this
Building associations are among the
hrst to feel depression, and eonaIlv
as quickly feel the reaction. Let us
al DO what we eau to keep this busi-
ness barometer up to where It is plain
sailing. IL will add to the comfort and
happiness of the toilers and 10 the nros-
perlty OF our business men.
The income Tax bill. now before Con.
sress, s,sss, proposes TO tax saving banks.
building associations, factories graat
ana small, associations for mutual am'
pioyment and profit. A tax on tba
capital stock Of a building association
WIN De death Llow to these institn.
tions. and yet they do more good ~ .
community like this than anvthing 49,
we know of. OF late building ssso
clatlons have not paid more than fros,,
six to eight per cent. and this Il ~,
operative until the association winSs
up, generally from eleven 10 twaI,,l
years from the start, "0'Fe
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

SMYRNA for the first time. was en-
tlrely without electric light last night.
and for the brilliant light of the moon
darkness would have reigned supreme
The Opera House had been engaged
by the Torbett Concert Company to
give concert, but the absence of cleo
trio lights prevented them from carry.
ing it out. The trouble seems TO he
the EXETER which had been condemned
by Contractor White some time aoo.
A new one has arrived and will be nut
In place as soon as the contractor ar
nves. The commissioners have been
notified Of the shipment of the new
dynamo from Pittsburgh, and the Ames
engine is also expected this week. The
new machinery is to be planted and in
operation before the town election
comes of-March the 9th next. It is
reasonable to suppose that when the
uonDle machinery is in operation, there
VIII De no more trouble as one can SUM-
plant the other in cases of emergency
Inc new EXETER, we learn upon going
10 press will be placed in this after.
noon, an agent having been sent to
auJu 1t, so our citizens may look for
lght tonight. The concert will come
of sure tonight, and tonight only.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The editor of the DeEawarean shot
one Of his porcupine quilts at this paper
ON Saturday, but it fell harmless the
animal strength having been exhausted
Dy too frequent use of his bristles at
the slightest disturbance. Even anao.
eidental error in quotation cannot be
referred to without demeaning thrust
the party alluded to being an idiot
hliputian, imbecil or other phase. be.
Hitting or contemptuous. If President
Cleveland is not spared his dim;nutive
adjectives, other in minor spheres can
hardly be expected to. The editor
thinks bis rough adjectives especially
elective whereas they have ceased 70
have the usual effect of genteel bonn
bast-Only laughed at. The troubla
with the editor is,and he is to he mora
pittied perhaps in this than blamed
strabismus of vision--one eve turned
on others sees through a diminishing
lense while the other eye turned on
himself magniies to a great big 1.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

THE great powers of Europe seem all
IN the iand-grabbing business in Africa
France is after a part of Eastern
Africa, her latest conquest being Tim
buctoo. The force took the city with.
out fight, but they were afterwards
amoushsd. it is said, with heavy loss.
TimbuctOO is essential to the success
OF the scheme of consolidating the
French POSSESSIONS. The idea is to
build railway southwark from Algeria
via Iimbuctoo to Senegal. The CITY is
valuable as trade centre. Repeated
attempts 70 reach It have failed. Cant
Flatters wa acred with his party
In 1881 by the Tuaregs while trying to
survey a route for the projected rail-
way. France will ultimately carry its
point, but the French taxpayer is find.
ing that the acquisition of foreign en-.
pire is expensive.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The United States warship Kearsage
Oso well remembered by those whose
memories go back to the civil war)
which was foundered in the Caribbean
sea on the Rancandor Reef, Feb. 2rd
is total wreck, but the crew were
gathered from the reef and carried to
Colon.
The Kearsarge is the vessel which
sunk the Confederate cruiser Alabama
oil CherbOurg, France, June 10, 1864
after the latter had destroyed some
Sl5,OOO,OO0 worth of Federal shipping
BY hanging chains on her vulnerable
parts Captain Winslow obtained for
Kearsarge an advantage over the Ala
bama which was decisive, after the
Alabama had planted she'll in the
stern of the Kearsarge which would
have sent the latter to the bottom if it
had exploded.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

to list their property, or who shall
make false returns. If the bill is en-.
acted in its present shape it will com.
pei assessment of all taxable property
In the State between the first Tuesday
IN June and the second Tuesday in
September next, and every fourth year
thereafter new assessment by boards
OF control and review appointed by the
Governor. These boards will lave
power both to assess personal propertv
and revise assessments of real prop
erty. P
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

WE received by a late mail from
State Treasurer VIM. H. Burnite. a
copy of the Auditors Report, John p.
Dulaney, showing the finances of the
State of Delaware, for the year 1893.
1t is a book of 12O pages, bearing the
imprint Of Jas. Kirk & Son, of Dover,
which is to say that it is neatly printed
1t contains, in addition to the expenses
OF 1893, an estimate of the expenses for
1894; the distribution of the school
fund for New Castle, Kent and Sussex
counties; the State Hospital current
fund; the oyster fund; the larger part
being occupied with the General Fund
of the State. 1t is valuable book in
every way to those wishing informa.
ton on the financial condition of the
State.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

THE Morning. Ne,os in discussing a
Dill now before the Legislature of
Massachusetts, giving the editor, if he
has been led into error in regard to
the facts an equal chance to explain or
apologize in regard to the same. saws ::
There is an erroneous idea held hv
many folk that it is the delight of
newspaper publishers to deliberateIv
mallciOusly misrepresent and libel citi-
zens, 1oth private and public. No re-
putaDle newspaper ever wilfullv prints
a libel on any man. The utmost care
Is exercised whenever the question of a
mans onclal or private character is
Drought into consideration in a news
paper othce. There are times when
the newspapers are imposed upon bv
those whom they have been led to
trust, but when a mistake or misstoto,
ment has been made an apology or
retraction is always accorded uDon re-
quest. That is right.
We do not believe that a newsnaner
mas any more right than an individnaI
to libel public or a private citizen
Care is always taken bv resnectobia
newspapers to confirm ali stories of a
personal nature before they appear in
PRINT, put even then there are occasions
when injustice is done. 1t is rare. in
deed, that malicious libel is printed
and when that is done the one ininred
Is is justified in demanding a retraction
Ihere Is too much of disposition. how
ever, to annoy and embarrass news
papers by those who imagine that thew
nave grievance against a newspaner
and 1t is against them that newspabers
need proper protection. There has
heen introduced in the Massachusetts
Legislature bill relating to libel. which
should commend itself to the legisla-
ture OF all states where the law of libel
needs amending. '04
A public officer is always a proper
subject for criticism when his public
acts are to be considered but even thew
have their rights which newspaners
cannot Interfere with. Public officers
are responsible to the people whom
they are called upon to serve. hence |
lne newspapers, as the representatives |
d the people, have the right to criticise
nose who do not perform their duties
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

AS we were going to press last Wed.
nesday, the property of the late James
h. Clement was being disposed of at
public sale. Being unable to get IL ali
IN time for that issue, we give TO-DAY
the amount and property in full. The
aggregate property was appraised at
Sl2,9OO and sold for $12,579. The fol-
lowing Is the list of property sold and
purchasers for same:
No. l, store property corner of Com.
merce and Delaware streets. bv s.
Cats, for So, 300; No. 2-Stable. DeIa-
ware street, by S. Cats, for S655
No. Sold frame dwelling. Commerce
street, by Mrs. Geo. W. Cummins. Jr
for 81, AIS; No. 4-Double dwelIing Del,
aware street. by John VanGasken for
500; No. 5-Single dwelling. Union
street, by VIM. FAIRIES, for $3.50: No
6|DOuble dwelling, Union street. bv
John VanGasken for $40; No, ~
Large lot, Union street, bv Wilbur
Clements for $500; No. S-Briclx man.
sion, Commerce street, by s Cats for
$4,000; No. 9, not sold; No. 1O-Small
lot, Mulberry street, by Wilbur Glenn
ents, for $25.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The Baltimore Sun says there is a
disposition among Democratic members
Of the House of Representatives to call
up as early as possible the proposition
to repeal the tax on State Banks and
settle the question one way or the other.
The banking and currency committee
OF the House of Representatives has
been unable thus far to agree upon
plan for permitting State banks to issue
currency.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
Public Sales.

Thursday, Feb. 18th, 1S94-S,ock
Farming Implements, &c, of " F,
Clements, at Clayton, Del. B. V. Wei
don, AuctiOneer.
Friday, Feb. Is, 1894.-Stock Farm
ing implements, &c, of jonathan Ia.
coos. at his residence on the road lead
ing from Downs Chapel to Kenton. at
~ O'Clock a. IN. B. V. Welden, Auc.
Monday, Feb. 10, l894.-sheriff's Sale
OF Personal Property on the Liston
farm, near Taylor's Bridge. at 10
O'Clock a. m. Peirce Gould, Sheriff.
Thursday. Feb. %. l894-Stock Farm.
ing Implements, &c, of Mrs. Emma
Clark on the road leading from Downs
Chapel to Sudlersville, Nd. at 10
O'Clock a. m.
Thursday, Feb. %, 1894. - stock.
Farming Implements, &c, of l. n
Huey, II miles from Delaneys, at 10
O'Clock a. m. B. V. Weldon, Auc.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, l894.-Stock. Farm
ing Implements, &c, of VIM. ii.
Money, at the residence of VIM. Nal
Tor near Green Spring, Del. B. Y.
Weldon, Auct.
Wednesday, Feb. 21.-House and
household goods of w. S. Fowler ot
smyrna Landing at 10 o'clock a. m.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 18th, 1894.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. d. HOFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-One year, strictly in ad
vance, sl.5O; if not paid in advance, $500. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the firstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The Philadelphia Ledger of Monday
announced that the tone and quality of
the paper will remain the same asunder
the successful management of the late
Geo. W. Childs, by his successor, Geo.
W. Childs Drexel. 1t is gratifying to
know that this is SO, and tina: its read
ers can rely on its statements as free
from party bias as the editor can make
them. 1t was the candor and honesty
in treating public questions thrown
into it by Mr.. Childs, that has given
the Ledger the commanding position it
holds in journalism.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

PERHAPS in no one season in the
recollection of the generation were les
sons 50 ehectually taught as in the
elections in the States Of New York.
New Jersey and other places last fall
Men who had begun to look upon fair
dealing with cOntempt as ''sundav
school politics." as they termed it, felt
secure in what ever they id,-thatt the
people through their party would
never turn against them in the way Of
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The strength developed by the Bland
silver seigniorage bill leads to the be-
lief that another move will be made
for the unlimited coinage, and Repre-
sentative Williams, of Illinois, says he
has no doubt the free-silver question
will again be presented to Congress.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
On SATURDAY; MARCH 8RD, 1891.


the following described real estate to wit:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land sit
uated on the northeast side Of Lincoln street, in
the town of smyrna aforesaid and bounded and
described as follows Beginning at a point at the
VurO AZ tue northeast side of LincLln Street in
me OF lot Of George w. Downs and running in
northeasteriy direction with the line of said
Towns and Others until it reaches the line Of
George Cracker, distance of one hundred and
iOrtN eet, thence with the line with said Cracker
N ~ southeasterly direction a distance OF thirty
iset 70 a corner for lot OF John f. Hawkins and
tnence IN aSouthweSterly direction with the line
~ sAl1 hawkins distance Of one hundred and
IoFty ieet TO the curb on the northeast side OF
sal1 Lincoln street. and thence in a nOrthWes.
eIly direction with the curb TO the place of be-
ginning, containing Four Thousand and Two
hundred Square Feet of Land be the same
more or less Being the same lot piece or parcel
ol lSnu winch was conveyed by sarah z. Mason
20 the said 10 ward A. Smith BY her indentuu
uNted November 9th, lSSS and Intended 10 be
recorded. The improvements upOn which are
two-story dwelling house with kitchen attached
ana other outbuldings Together with all and
Singular the buildings fixtures W woods waters, ways
easements, improvements and appurtenances %
me me SAID lands and premises and TO every OF
tnem belonging or in anywise appertaining and
every par and parcel thereof
seized and taken in execution as the proper rty
OF EDWARD A. SMITH and MARY SMITH, his
Wlie, ana Will be sold for cash.
s.-,o,.. ALFRED c. DUNN, sheriff.
eheritt OMce, Dover, Del,
Feb. IS, 1894 n 14S
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The wheat market, which has been
running too low for farmers all the year,
was on the down grade all last week
in the city markets. 1t reached the
lowest point, it is said, ever recorded,
bringing only 55 cents in some places.
There is an over supply in the worlds
markets.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The documents in the boundary dis
pute between Brazil and Argentine,
which has been referred to President
Cleveland for arbitration, were pre-
sented to the President Saturday morn
ing by the representatives of each
country.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

THERE are indications of a grave con-
stitutiOnal crisis in English politics, sew :
eral members of the liberal cabinet ia
voring campaign against the existence
of the House of Lords.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
FOR S-AIE

LARGE BROWN MARE, six wears
old, good family driver and will work
anywhere.
driver. :"
YEARLING COLT, by Star Duroc.
sixteen hands high.
]. NJ. REYNOLDS,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
Letter From Cheswold.

Another evening Of enjoyment was
spent by the young folks of Cheswold
at Mr.. and Mrs. Garrison's residence
thursday evening, Feb. 9Th. The most
amusing part of the evenings enter
talnment was an apple contest" The
apples were suspended from the ceiling
6y cords; one person being placed be-
fore each apple with their hands tied
behind them. When the word was
given and the contest began we wit
messed the most amusing scene of the
season for between swinging annles
wide-open mouths and the snapDin0
and biting of the contestants il was diff.
licult for the spectators to contain them
selves. Rev. t. r. VanDyke was the
first to finish his task. We cannot sav
whether it was the many small or few
large mOuthfulls which rendered him
able to leave his opponents SO far in
the rear.
The Ladies' Aid Society, of Cheswold
will hold cafe in the school bouse
Friday evening Feb. 10th. Oysters
Will be served in many different stvles
also ice cream, cake and fruits. Come
and be convinced that the CheswoId
ladies' can satisfy your appetite as It
never was before and at the same time
contribute to worthy and noble cause.
Mr.. John Bently starts this week for
Washington State.
Mr.. John J.Cooper, one of Cheswold,s
most brilliant young men, has accepted
a position in Huntington, Indiana. He
starts this week to enter upon his
duties. SrRrNo
Another correspondent In writing
about the gathering named above.
said:
"The cloudy and very dark night
also added greatly to the incident bv |
the participants driving into fences.
hedges, graveyards, SO. A brother
and sister overturned their carriage IN |
ditch on their way home, and two |
young men who had doubled team for
the purpose Of taking two ladies, sis-
ters, TO the party, finding one horse
balky therefore concluded TO stable
their team and spend the night, which
they did, and after breakfasting with
she family returned home next morning
under the light of "Old sol.p a..--
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

Strong delegations from Kent, Cecil.
Queen Anne's, Talbot and Caroline
VIII visit Annapolis tomorrow in the
interest of the new railroad.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The commercial treaty between Rus.
STA and Germany is the first step to.
ward gradual disbandment cf the
enormous standing armies of Europe.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
THE MARKETS.
PRODUCE.

= School That Teaches Young People sslf-sugpers
ooldey Commercial College Wilmlngton, Del
Read advertisement and send for free Cstalogns'
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
OHERIFF'S SAFE

SHERIFFS SALE
- by virtue of a writ of Levari FaCias 20 me
H1lIecleu' VIII be exposed 20 Public Sale. at the
DDelaware house, in the town of smyrna. Duck
creek hundred, Kent county and State OF Della
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
One Who Knovvs

have used DR.. Deane's Dyspepsia
Pills for myself and family, and know
they are an excellent cure for indiges.
tion and constipation.
J. CALVIN SMITH,
Greensboro, Md.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

FINE Florida lemons, only 10 and 12
cents dozen at Reiman's. #
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The new charter of Snow Hill, Md.
has been drawn and has been sent to
the Legislature at Annapolis for pas
sage. The town will, under the new
charter. become a city with a mayor
and city council. The town baililf will
be promoted and will be known as a
policeman. The proposed city also
wants the power to issue bonds and Sc
cure money with which to put in
water plant.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

JERRY GoLDsBORoUGH prophesied at
the beginning of the winter that no ice
would be gathered this winter. He is
now looking forward to a cold wet
spring. "0'
The phosphate mill of the Trans
portation Co., at Smyrna Landing.
started up yesterday. In addition To-
special orders. '-'o' VI
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

Sudden Death of a Prominent Teacher
John V: Crosby, principal of Rock
Hall public school. died on his wav
home from ChestertOwn Friday af-
ternoon, about 5 o'clock. His horse
stumbled and fell when near Landlord.
and it is supposed it scared him TO
death, for when picked up by friends
he was dead. The deceased was about
6O years of age and well-known edu.
Gator.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

W. G. HILL advertises car load of
white seed oats.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

The best aud neatest valentine of
the season is the Smyrna TIMES. Sub
scribe for it.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

A FEW days ago two men went into
one OF our restaurants and asked the
price OF oysters and on being told said
they would take quart each. In reply
to.the inquiry what they had to take
them in, said nothing, that they would
eat them there, and sitting down to a
table, each had his quart OF raw oysters
gobbled up in less than ten minutes
This was in the morning in the after
noon one of them returned and went
through the same operation. Tbev
were presumably from the Chesapeake
oyster region.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

IN order to avoid any conaiction
WIN the High School entertainment
ehe @ ladies' OF the Loyal Legion have
9Xed on the following week as the time
for the DemOrest Contest.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

A large number of friends assembled
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Van
SAINT, near MillingtOn, on Monday even
ing week to assist them in celebrating
their twenty-6rst wedding anniversary
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

ALL the members of the M.CA
are earnestly requested to be present
TINS evening at $50 o'clock. at the
rooms OF the association, as business of
Importance must be considered and
settled. ""u
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

1T Is now decided question that
Lawrence's is the place to go for neatly
hnlshed photographs. The very fact
Is shown By the grade of work he turns
out and at such moderate prices. He
has been busy continually since he has
been here, which goes to show the
benefit of good advertising, both in ex.
cellent work and the medium of our
towns local paper. His group pictures
cap the climax.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

me Present Assessment BH.-The
compromise assessment bill now before
the Legislature is the Hayes bill.
siightly modified in a few of its feat.
ures, notably Ia the listing clauses.
where the greatest is the removing Of
tne Imprisonment penalties against re.
iractory taxpayers, who either refuse
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

Home for Epileptics. fine house
owned by Mrs. Woodward Abrahams,
near Port Deposit, Md. has been Of
fered to the Kings Daughters of Ma
ryland if they will accept it to be used
as home for epileptics. The society
is now holding the matter under ad-
visement. If it can secure the ne
cessary funds with which to maintain
the home it will be accepted and put
to use.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

JNO. D. PHILLIPS. District Deputv
Archon for District No. T., will be in
TINS town on Tuesday next to install
tne oincers of Smyrna COnclave No 45
l. y: ID. A full attendance of the mem.
Der is desired. "-'
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

PERHAPS the busiest man in the
community at this time is auctioneer
Weldon-a sale to call every day the
remainder of the month. Cattle are
bringing good prices. from $50 to $50
but horses are low, the very best hardly
reaching S1OO. Farm machinery also
is not up to former prices.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
Maryland Items.
Kent county has 7 400 dogs.
Chinooteague oyster business is dn1

William H. Booth, of Elkton. last
week harvested about 200 tons of ice
from to 4 inches in thickness from his
park.
The trustees of Salem and Zion. Md.
M. E. Churches have decided 10 unita
ana ask for the appointment of the
Rev. J. B. Merritt as pastor.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

SEE advertisement of L. M. Price.
With increased sales and increased ex-
Perience each year, 1894 starts out with
bright prospects.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14
Smyrna and Vicinity

smyrna and Vicinity
ST. Valentines Day.
20 to the concert tonight, the cleo
trio lights will be on. o''O
IHE freeze followed by several davs
OF sloppy weather made worse roads
this winter.
SUNDAY was a magnificent dav-
good sundays have not predominated
Ihis wlnter-and it seemed thoroughly
enjoyed by old and young.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

JOHN R. PULLMAN, respectable
colored man and local preacher, who
died at Duck Creek on Friday, at the
age offs, and was buried here on SIM
day afternoon, called out large crowd
of colored people.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

l.. NJ. PRICE made a shipment of
phosphate last week-down the road
for trucking purposes. This is the
hrst shipment we haye heard of this
year.
NEXT Sunday evening the Christian
Endeavor Society will have charge of
the evening services, Rev. Mr.. Stengle
Ofiiiiciating. A very interesting program
will be given and a good attendance is
desired.
Smyrna times., 1894-02-14

Family iScOurged by Dipatheria.-The
family of Thomas A. Schlegel, near
Ridgely, is dreadfully afflicted with
malignant diphtheria A daughter
died several days ago, and Sunday
morning Mrs. Schlegel succumbed
to the disease, and was buried
that night. Monday another child
died: The father and another child
are dangerously i'll.