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Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

SECRETARY CARLISLE, after long de-
lay, has rendered his treasurer's report
to Congress for the fiscal year ending
June 3Oth, 1895. 1t shows that the
revenues for the year have failed to
meet the expenditures by $40, sos, 223,
and that the total deficiency from July
1, 1898, to Dec. l, 1895, is $3.50, 221, ,O2S.
Still, the cash balance in hand IN
creased from S117, ,5S4, 436, on July 1,
1894, to S195, 24O, 153 on June 30, 1895.
showing a gain of $77, ,657,7 The
Secretary, however, is obliged to con-
fess that during the year the amounts
received from sales of bonds were $685.
5SS. 500 in November, 1894, and $685.
I16. pa in February, 1895, making al
together S123, ,657, ,214, so that the actual
revenue deficit of $42, ,SO5, 223 for the
wear has been supplied from this
source. He is optimistic as usual, be-
ieving that the revenues provided by
existing law will soon be sufficient to
meet expenses. He estimates that for
the present fiscal year the deficit will
be S17, 900, 600, and that for the ensu-
inc fiscal year there will be a surplus
of nearly $1,000, OOO This, it will be
commonly admitted, we think, is sail
ing too close to the wind, and prudence
seems to suggest that the sources OF
revenue should be increased. The
revenues should be sufficient to provide
for the expenses of the Government
economically administered, but without
sacrifice of needed public works, and
it should also provide surplus unit
the reserve shall reach the amount re
garded as essential to the maintenance
of the credit of the Government a
home and abroad. That reserve ha
been arbitrarily determined to be 800,
900. 900, 1t is not sufficient by one
half. In view of the enormous amour
for which it stands as surety, it shoul'
be at least 5000, 900, 900.
Just what sort of financial miracl
the secretary expects to work befor
june 80, 1896, his report does not dis
close, but it is apparent that something
must be done in view of the fact tina
the total receipts from customs an
internal revenues for the year will fal
S13, 900, 900 short of the estimate unles
there shall be an average increase
81, 900, 900 a month over the average c
the last five and ahalf months, or
decrease in expenditures.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Words and their Use.

A few years since etymology was dropped
from the course of studies in the Philadel-
phia public schools, and quite number of
the parents, remembering the benefit they
derived from its study when scholars them
selves, regretted the action taken The
class books of etymolOgy as usually prepared
serve a very broad purpose. They not only
take the place of the spelling book and also
the dictionary but supply TO those who can
not spend the time to learn Latin and Greek
that knowlege of English-derived words
necessary to use them with discrimination
and exactness. At Pierce School, of Phila-
delphia, this branch is taught in the short
hand department that those trained as
stenOgraphic clerks may be the better pre-
pared to take and transcribe dicated matter.
The healing properties Of DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve are well known. Il cures eczema, SIX In af.
fectons and is simply perfect remedy for piles.
Clifton d Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Holiday Excursioa Rates on the B. & 0.

In pursuance of its usual policy, the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. will
sell Excursion tickets between all sta
tions on its lines East of the Ohio
River for all trains December 81, %,
%, "a, 25, 81 and January 1st, valid for
return journey until January 7th, in
elusive, at reduced rates.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Christmas and New Year Holiday Rates via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the Christmas and New Year
Holidays the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will place on sale excursion
tickets between stations on its system
east of and including Pittsburg and
Erie and west of Elizabeth and Sea
Girt Except between the cities of Phil
adelphia and Trenton proper, at re-
duced rates. The tickets will be sold
and good going December 81, %, %,
"a, %, and 81, 1895, and January I,
1896, and will be good for return pass
age until January z, 1896, inclusive.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The wife of Mr.. d. Robinson, a
prominent lumberman of Hartwicl1, N.
Y, was sick with rheumatism for five
months. In speaking of it, Mr.. Rob
inson says: Chamberlain Pain Balm
is the only thing that gave her any
rest from pain. For the relief of pain
it cannot be beat Many very bad
cases of rheumatism have beeen cured
by it. For sale at 80 cents per bottle
by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A good style, size and kind is
our No. 40 at $3.50, with drawer
and shelf, turned legs and pol
ished.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
.NmY2'n0, Dei..
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 18th, 1895

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.
TERMS-S S-SUBscR1PTIoN-Sl.5 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
isthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kentou, 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., 1895-12-18
Electric Lighting.

ii; >; Anthony, Superintendent, will
receive applications from now until
January LIST, 1896, from all persons
that viii contract to use Electric
Light. Town to be at the expense of
wiring the property. Open wiring.
BY order Of the board Of
TOWN COMMISSIONERS
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Acts at once, never fails, One Minute Cough
Cure. A remedy for asthma, and that feversh
only harmless remedy that produces immediate
results. Clifton & Raymond
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

As the date of our next publication
will come on Christmas Day, the
TINES will be issued on the previous
day Christmas Eve.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Who
Said
Coed
Clothing ?

SOOQ, uul llOllC
better, and when you want
that new Suit or OvercOat
for yourself, why take any
chances, but come to head
quarters for style, quality
and moderate prices. 1t
will be cold one of these
days and you will want a
a Storm Coat, an Ulster, a
Refer or Heavy Suit.
Why wait when you must
have them, and can get
such values in Reliable
Clothing at Sixth and Mar
ket?
Better Suits and Over
coats for the money than
ever. Lower prices for
goods than you would ex-
pect for inferior grades.
Specialties in our Furnish
ing Department for Holi-
day Gifts to Men and
Boys-Useful and appre-
ciated always.
Open evenings until 8
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The gathering of holly and mistietoe
seems to be occupying the attention of
those who are getting ready for Christ
mas decorations. The woods seem
to possess considerable of this cherished
yule-tide decorations although not so
much as on the lower part CT the State.
An exchange in speaking Of the growth
in Delaware says: The holly industry
is getting to be booming one on the
Peninsula, and large shipments con-
tinue to be made. Georgetown seems
to be IN the lead in this work, and it is
said that ons concern has shipped $500
worth so far this season, and will prob
ably double this before the season is
over. Only the best branches Of holly
are shipped for the reason there is no
demand for any other kind. The holly
branches mast also be well filed with
berries.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Walter Aiken, of Warwick. has rental tho
Blackbird hotel and viii move there the frst
of the year.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A correspondence comes to us un-
signed stating that on November 18th
Mr.. Phillip Steinbreacher, of Philadel-
phia. and Miss Lida David, of Sever
sons Neck, were married at the former
place by the Rev. F. F. Brown, quite
unexpected to their friends On Mon
day of last week Mr.. Arthur Stein
preacher, of Philadelphia, and Prof.
Adolph Steinbreacher, of the Cover
matters Opera House, brothers of the
groom, gave the newly married couple
a surprise. A delightful evening was
spent in music and social pastimes, a
feature being a concert from n trio,
comprising a mandolin, guitar and
banjo.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A lovely assortment of neckwear to
suit all ages-the best qualities and
prices low at Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

DIR. F. L. Grier's dental parlOrs sec
ond floor Prettyman Building. !
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Frank Reiman has issued neat PAM
phlet giving his price list of Christmas
fruits, candies etc.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The local talent minstrel show which
was advertised to como off on Christmas
night has been postponed indefinitely
and in its stead Harry NJ. Peckham Of
New York q humorous entertainer
will appear at the Opera House. His
program consists of humorous doings
and sayings in dialect and pantOmine,
of people Of every nationality. Whistl-
ing in imitatation of the flute and using
the great double note, whistling alto
and soprano at the same time. Imita-
ton OF things inanimate and of actors
and of prominent people. Songs with
banjo accompaniment in nparodies; thus
bringing in incidentally limitations, barn
yard "reminiscences, dialect songs etc.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

We can now again offer the
bamboo tabourettes, same style
as we had on sale last month
two kinds-$1.35 and $1.75.
Others in oak, cherry, and ma
hogany, 50, 81, IS, Sc, $3.50 and
$S.75.
Imported inlaid coffee stands
50, $40 and $14.
Closing out some thirty odd
sideboards at 33B off. Want the
room for Xmas goods. Must be
delivered before the Goth.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Beginning on Monday, January 9th,
a special Short Course in Agriculture
lasting twelve weeks is offered by Del
ners Of this state II II he am If
those in chang Of it to make the in
that any one taking it may put his
on the farm. Such subjects are treated
as every farmer desires knowledge of,
and in no way can this knowledge he
gotten quicker or more cheaply than
by lsing these winter months in talk
ing this coarse. Write to Professor
w. H. Bishop, and get circular giving
full particulars concerning it,
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The last few days of the cold spell
has given us the FIRST skating ice of the
season. The small boy with his skates
was moi long in finding this out, so
Friday and Saturday were enjoyably
spent. The ice measured about -
inches in thickness of good, clear quail
ity. Geo. NJ Stevenson took adyan-
tage of it and bauled several loads to
his ice cream mandatory.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Smyrna Conclave, No. 16t, A. o. U.
NJ, held a lively bungle on Monday
evening last and initiated three victims
after which they elected the following
officers; Past Master Mogul, E. NJ.
Fowler; Master Mogul, JOS E. Carter;
Senior Mogui, John S, Griffin; Junior
Mogul, A. E. Jardine; Quill Driver,
B. Start; Supe, A. Lee Cummins; In
side SnOozer, Joseph B. HUM; Out
side Snoozer, M. NJ. P. Scout; Band
Master, J. Ed. Hofecker; Hustlers,
L. w. COunselman and Edward Curry.
These officers will be installed Monday
evening, Jan. g., 1896. Mogullions
paste this in your hat.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

While the family Of Col. Robert Hill
were at supper Monday evening a
sneak thief entered the rear hall door
OF his residence, went up stairs ard
lifted tin box from their servants
room containing about SIG in money
and some insurance papers etc. A
noise was made in making an exit
which aroused the attention of one Of
the members Of the family, who opened
the dinning room door just in time to
see the figure OF cOlored woman dis
appearing down the back yard. In
vestigatiOn was made and when found
to be unknown to those in the kitchAp
the matter was kept as quiet as possible
until clue could be worked out. 1t
was found to be the act Of Annie YouiPg z
J q former servant.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

No more suitable Christmas or New
Years present can be given 2 boy or
Farmers and Merchants National
Building and Loan association Of
Del0Oare-home Office, Dover. 1t in
spires a spirit of saving, and in a few
years a sum has accumulated that may
prove of inestimable value. T2
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Try a can of Hopkins Steamed Hom-
my (Hulled CorIL) 1t is delicious.
Full quart, 10 cents. h
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Since the purchasing of part of the
old "VanGasken & Cats lumber yard"
from Frank Bailey for the Presbyter-
ians to erect a manse, that lane will be
virtually public street Mr.. Bailey
will move the office back of the divid-
ing line and erect two-story frame
dwelling using it as part. This he
will rent out.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

If you want parlOr, dinning room,
sitting Room or chamber suits, up
holstered cobbler cane or reed chairs,
couches, lounges, sideboards, chif-
foniers, china closets, book cases, hall
stands, ladies or gents desks. In fact
anything in the furniture line you may
find it at the well stocked rooms of w.
A. FAIRIES & Bro. II
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Clifton & Raymond have full stock
of Wright's handkerchief extracts
suitable for Christmas presents.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A good Piano for sale cheap, apply
John Cosgriff, Smyrna, Del. i
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

We are indebted to the Washington
Life Insurance Company, New York,
for an early calendar of 1896.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Pork raising in this vicinity is always
when the killing season comes around
and the pork is weighed. w. H. Mat
tifOrd we think leads off the list. His
heaviest hog weighed 584 pounds, and
it was considered a ''whopper," but
what must have been the surprise when
Isaac NJ. Brittingham, of Sussex
county. killed a hog weighing SS5
pounds. This beats the record.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

While thawing out some frozen water
pipe in the barber shop Of Joseph HUM
by use Of torch light the building
was found shortly after to be on fire.
1t was immediately extinguished before
any damage coilld be done
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Toilet Tables

The French leg style, with
drawer and swinging shaped
bevel mirror, $12, SIS, SIT, ETC.,
to $50.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Call and see FAIRIES & Bro. complete
line of furniture. Glad to have you
call whether you wish to buy or not.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A large assortment of ladies and
gentlemen's umbrellas suitable for
Christmas gifts, at Mccoy & Brown.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The Town Council met last Wednes-
day night in short session. There was
no business whatever outside Of few
applications.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Election.

The Fruit Growers National Bank.
Smyrna, Del, dec u, 1895.
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of this
Bank for the election Of Directors for the ensn.
ing year, will be held at the Banking House on
Tuesday, January 18th 1885, at II 30 a. m.
n F. WILDs. Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Presiding Elder Alfred Smith took
charge of the Love Feast last Sunday
morning, after which he delivered his
quarterly sermon. The congregation
was large and the Presiding Elder gave
a strong and forcible sermon on Self
Giving"
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Fancy box paper at Clifton & Ray
mond's. \
Cummings gallery in Smyrna open
all day Christmas. i
Santa Claus is in training for Christ
mas-just week of.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
SHFRIFF's SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
- By virtue of writ of VenditiOni Exponas
to me directed, will be exposed TO Public sale
in front of the County Building, in the town of
Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and
state of Delaware, on
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Those who have not visited W. A.
FAIRIES store should take the time to
do so and see his excellent stock of
furniture. 1t is undoubtedly the most
magnificent assortment ever seen in
Smyrna. His stock is full of Christ
mas hints.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

One hundred and fourteen conventions
have been made in Clayton M. P.
Church since the beginning of the re-
vival.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A very attractive assortment of silk,
satin and elastic webb suspenders fol
Christmas presents at Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Library Tables

With drawer or without. round.
square or rectangular, from
$3.50 to S75.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Rev. Adam Stengle will begin his
week of prayer with the watch night
services; and later, about the middle
of February, he will begin his extra
meetings. In this he viii be assisted
by Evangelist w. X. Galloway, who
conducted the large revival of two
winters ago.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The blackbirds and terrapins on our
marshes, not to say the shad in the
Delaware, that calculated on an open
December, got badly fooled before the
month was half gone.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Have your pictures made at Cum
mings gallery Christmas day. Il
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Dress kid glOves-dog-skin and kid
gloves wool lined with or without fur
tops for Christmas present, at Edw. g.
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

One of the speakers at late Teachers
Institute in speaking of the training of
children, designated the allowing them
to run the streets at night as sending
them to the DEVILS college.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The Rev. J. L. Estlin, Pastor of the
Presbyterian church, will preach Sun
day on the following as appropriate to
the season. In the morning THE
Nobleness and the Glory of the Christ
mas Season.. The Sub. at night-The
Baby King, as the Gift Most Supreme,
the cause of Christmas Cheer"
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

w. A. FAIRIES & Bro. line of Christ
mas goods embraces gold reception
chairs, gold tables, china cabinets,
onyx tables, corner chairs, easels etc.
Also fine oil and pearl painting, pastels,
sepias, water cOlOrs, etchings and steel
pictures, call and see them. 4
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

If you are in need of a pocket book
or card case call at Clifton & RaymOnd's
they have a large assortment to select
from. i
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Silk handkerchiefs any kind or
quality; linen handkerchiefs, hem
stitched with white or colored boarders
silk muflers, all colors, at Edw. G..
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Fur caps, over coats, clothing, under
wear and hundred other useful things
for Christmas presents for men and
boys, at Edw. G. Walls. Il
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

"The Georgia Cracker" will be the
subject of Hon. H. w. J. Hams ad-
dress on New Years Night for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Manse
Fund. Chart at Hoffecker's drug store.
Tickets for sale there and by the COM
mittee. Seats reserved without charge.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

A university extension course is be-
ing agitated among some of our citi-
zens. A movement will be made to
get up an interesting one after the
HOLIDAYS.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Some one who
bought a new
Suit or OvercOat
at "Mullin' s.
must have said
it. There are
other places as
good. but none
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Dentistry in its every phase-gold,
Aluminium, Celluloid Rubber and gold
hnedrubber plates. Crown and bridge
work. DIR. f. l.. Grier, Prettyman
Building. II
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-10-16
That Alleged Surplus.

That alleged s3,175,OOO Treasury
surplus for September disappeared
and about S650,OOO more in the first
five days of October. In other
words, the first five days this month,
without any special payments for in.
terest, pensions, and so on, showed a
deficiency of S3,S25,OOO. This dem
onstrates again the shameful juggling
of treasury figures to make out an al.
legged surplus
If the s5,0OO,OOO appropriated for
the sugar bounties had been paid, as
it will have to be in time, and if the
work on public buildings and other
improvements had not been stopped
almost altogether and the laws of
Congress nullifed. the deficiency w.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-10-16
NOTICE TO NAVIGATORS.

The Allegheny Vallev Railway Com
pany will rebuild the three spans of their
bridge crossing the Allegheny river at
Oil City; commencing the erection of the
trestle work of the south span about the
latter part of August, placing trestle
work under the middle and north spans
at periods of about two weeks apart.
Falseworks will be in all three spans
about October 18TH, but in about two
weeks thereafter the south span of the
bridge will be again reopened for naviga-
tiOn.
The customary red lights will be
placed on the upstream side at each
pier. lot
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-10-16
Serious Drought.

For two months a severely felt
drought has reigned west of the AL.
legheny mountains. The drought ex-
tends over Western Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, almost the entire
State of Ohio and in parts of Indiana.
10 all, except the last named State,
there has been a remarkable def.
cheney in rainfall, according to the
figure of the Pittsburg weather sta.
ton. Local Forecaster o. d. Stew.
art says that up to date the de6cien.
cy 10 rainfall since the beginning of
the year has been 90S inches. Since
April 20, there has been no coal stage
in the Monongahela river. Not a
busbel has passed south since that
month and 5000 miners in the river
pits have been idle almost the entire
period. All the boats aud barges are
loaded aud 100000 bushels of
coal have been waiting three months
on high water on which to go south.
At many points railroads are being
forced to haul water for their engines.
The Ohio river is so low at East
Liverpool that the inRuent pipes are
bare and the supply is scarcely sufi.
eient to supply domestic requirements
in the town, some of whose manufac.
turing establishments are idle this
week. Nine.tenths of the small
towns have been strictly limited OF
the consumption of water by police
regulations. A large number ol
towns have cut off shops aud mills,
forcing them TO resolt to artesisn
wells. 10 Lawrence, Mercer and ad.
joining counties farmers are selling
their stock because of the difficulty
in keeping the cattle watered, In all
of the oil fields surrounding Pitts.
burg, the work of drilling new wells
has been greatly interfered with for a
month past on account of the scarcity
of water. So great has this become
10 some sections as to cause a practi.
cally complete suspension of opera.
ton.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-10-16

DURING the last three years of the
administration of President Harrison
the revenues of the Government ex-
ceeded the expenditures by more than
ninety.eight millions of dollars.
During the 6rst three years of Presi.
dent Cleveland's administration the
revenues failed by more than $780,.
100000 to meet the expenditures OF
the Government. While the Nation
al debt was decreased during the last
three years of President Harrison's
administration by s244,000,000, il
was increased during the first three
years of President Cleveland's ad.
ministration by s106,000,000
Pstnz'y Spirit.
Doubtless the friends of the Cleve.
land regime will claim this as an i'm.
provement over his first administra.
ton in that it did not remain at a
complete standstill.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-10-16

GENERAL FORAKER comes very
near striking the keynote of the cam
paign for 1896 in a single sentence,
when he says; "The great, para.
mount issue upon which the battles Of
both this year and next year will be
fought, will be Cleveland's Admins.
tration, Hawaii, the bill of perfdy
and dishonor,' sugar crookedness, sell.
ing out the Treasury to English gold.
bugs. the destruction of reciprocity
and score of like counts that go to
make Up the record of iucompetency
and failure on the part of the present
Administration"