Smyrna times., 1896-10-07
County and State Items.

County ana SLdLe items.
On Saturday evening next, William
C. Spruance and ex-senator Anthony
Higgins will address a Republican
meeting in the Opera House.
The Single Takers, of New Castl,
county have accepted Pyle as their can
didate for State Senator, in fact, they
have swallowed the whole State Dem
Ocratic ticket.
Detective Hutchins on Saturday ar
rested William johnson, cOlOred, who
was charged with stealing rails from
the Delaware railroad at Blackbird.
He now awaits trial at New Castle
Jail.
In memory of his deceased wife, DIR.
Henry Ridgely, of Dover, has presen-
ted lot to Christ Episcopal Church,
which will be used for a site for a par
ish building and also for enlarging
the cemetary.
BROKE HIS NECK.-Edward Nelson,
of Laurel, a 14-year-Old lad, who at
tended the circus on Saturday, at
tempted to initiate the clowns aero
batic performance, Sunday, and broke
his neck, and is dead.
The Democrats, of Wilmington, have
secured the services of the Hon. Still
son Hutchins of New Hampshire, and
the Hon. Andrew Liscomb of Wash
ingtOn, d. c., to speak for them in the
Opera House tomorrow.
Mr.. J. B. Messick, of Middletown,
has sold his Millington store to Messrs.
John J. Morris & son, of Georgetown,
Del. Mir. Victor Messick, who man.
aged this store so successfully for his
father, having entered Jefferson Medi-
ical College.
Having been refused the use of name
National Democratic party by the
Clerks of Peace of the three counties,
the Gold Democratic party has decid-
ed not to take the case into court to
to compel the Clerks to allow the use
of the name, but will select another one
BUILDING NEARING COMPLETION
The new addition to the State Insane
Asylum at Farnhurst is nearing COM
pletiOn. The plasterers will begin
work in a few days, and the building
will be occupied as soon as the inter
iOr work is completed. 1t has been
badly needed for some time.
Thomas d. Stayton, who has with
drawn from the Senatorial contest on
the Democratic ticket, came out in
letter giving his reason for not enter
ing into another contest with Senator
John Pyle. He winds up by saying
that ''all that is needed in returning
a majority at a Democratic nomination
was barrel, shovel and the ballots to
fill it with. 1t was quicker way than
voting one ballot at time
There was a very pretty wedding
near FELTON, on Thursday evening at
the residence of, Mr.. William 7. Brad
ley. Mr.. J. Harry Raymond, of near
Leipsic, was married to Miss Nora,
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
I. Bradley. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. D. F. Waddell
The brides sister, Miss Lizzie Brad
ley, was bridesmaid, and Mr.. VIM.
Cole, of near Leipsic, was best man.
REED WILL BE HERE.
Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, and United
States Senator Frye, of the same State
are the latest speakers secured by the
Union Republican Party for addresses
here. Mr.. Reed will be at the Audi
tOrium, Wilmington, Saturday night
of this week and Mr.. Frye the follow
ing Saturday. The coming to Will
mingtOn of such distinguished Repub-
lcans indicates the great interest of the
party In Delaware.
A PLUCKY DELAWARE WoMAN.-Dr.
and Mrs. Herman S. Davis, who are
touring in Italy, crossed the Alps at
at the great st. Bernard Pass, the high
est ofthe Alpine passes, few days ago
on their bicycles. The Pass is the
most dangerous and difficult one in the
Alps. Mrs. Davis is the only woman
who has ever yet had the courage to
undertake the trip. She is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Hoffecker, of
Dover.
KENT HIGGINs TICKET. The Anti
Addicks Republicans met in Dover on
Wednesday, less than fifty, and nOmi-
mated the following ticket: For Sena-
tor, John Heitschu, East Dover; for
Representatives, Thomas L. Mason,
Kenton; Henry Raymond, Little Greek
R. I. Moore, West Dover; A. w. Slay-
maker, North Murderkill; J. W. Mon
ey, South Murderkill; w. L. Moore,
MispilliOn; William H. Mason, Mil
ford.
The sixth annual convention of the
Kent county Association was held in
ArmOry church, Dover, on Wednesday
fifty five delegates present. Address
es were delivered through the day by
Messrs. Crosby and Goldey, and Rev.
OBrien. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Gilbert B.
Taylor, of Smyrna, president; secre-
tary, w. H. Jakes, of Wyoming; treas
afef, Miss Jennie Mcintosh, of
Camden
SilagseIsM WANING. letter receiv-
tsoml Isaac L. Adkins, formerly of
"'s state, but now a westerner, re-
lSka 70 the political outlook in the
"st he is constantly travelling and
u~Ang NE last two months has visited
~ns western States He writes that
N @nlam and silverism are waning.
80 msnths ago there seemed to be a
ITtI w iAze through nearly the entire
sest iut his has gradually subsided
~ q present the sentiment favorable
= she gold standard is exceedingly
<tAAAaN Both the Democrats and