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Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

Delaware figured immensely for its
size last week at st. Louis. The dele
gates ''cut no ice, and might as we'll
have been home, and as far as the
credit of the State was concerned, this
disposal of them would have been
much to the advantage of all con-
cerned. Why Kent and Sussex cOun-
ties were cut out is still mystery that
only the workings of practical poll
tics" can solve. Mr.. Addicks who
head a delegation regularly commits
stoned, found the proceedings OF a
National Convention very different
from the easy handling of State Con
vention. The lesson that was learned
possibly may be beneficial. Aside
from the want of generosity that is be-
coming to a vanquished contestant,
Mr.. Addicks made a mistake in not ac-
cepting a resolution entirely endorsing
Mr.. Mckinley when he was the almOs
unanimous choice of the State, instead
of carrying an uninstructed delegation
to use in the interest of Mr.. Quay, l
opportunity offered. Here is where
thev split at Dover, and the cause o
the washing of so much dirty linen a
Chicago. In the hurry home it is
hoped the 'wash tub" was left az st
Louis.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

THE nomination of VIM. Mckinley,
of Canton, Ohio, and Garrett A.
Hobart, of Paterson, N. j., for the
Republican candidates for President
and Vice President of the Republican
Party, was effected on Thursday on the
first ballot in each case. This only
proceeds some three weeks the choice
of the Democrats, the chief opposing
party, to be followed by the POpuists
the latter part of July, in st. Louis.
The Prohibitionists who met in May
were were so unfortunate as to divide
on the silver question, fact that is
Likely to fall to the lot of the Demo
Gratis as it did at the other conventions
if indeed silver does not capture them
1t now looks as if there might be EN-
barrassment from a multiplicity o
candidates.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
Death Of Miss Mary A. Walker,

Miss Mary A. Walker died at her
home in this town on Thursday last,
after long illness Of diseases incident
to advanced years, aged rs years and
| month.
The deceased had been a resident of
this town all her life. She was the
daughter of Mrs. Mary Walker. who
died over twenty-four years ago Sh e
was one Of four children, her brother
George and sister Martha both diving
in 1852. The remaining sister, Susan.
in young womanhood became the wife
of Thos. W. Eliason, Esq, of Chester
town, reaching an unusual degree OF
prosperity and dying IA years ago,
Mr.. Eliason surviving her ten years
There was strong bond of affection
between the two sisters and Mrs.
Eliason and husband were FREQUENT
visitors to her former home.
The life of Miss Walker had thus. as
far as concerned her immediate family,
been an isolated one, but she had not
been without close and sincere circle
Of friends. She was fond of reading,
and with her local and city paper kepi
abreast OF the passing events of tho
day. Her mother was o member oi
Bryn Zion Bilptist church, and during
her life the deceased attended Will
her the same place of worship.
The lnternlent was Monday after
noon, in the old Methodist Gem ytery.
Rev. A. Stengle officiating.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

and finds 5O7 non-committal, 116 for
Boies, GA for Pattison, go for Russell,
so for Bland and 26 for Blackburn.
With 6O4 votes necessary to a choice,
and Boies leading with only 116, it can
readily be seen that the struggle over
the nomination will be long and hard,
unless there is an unexpected crystall-
cation of sentiment between now and
the meeting of the Convention. The
situation may be cleared somewhat by
the Conventions in New York and
Illinois. Should it be decided to bring
forward Vice President Stevenson as
the candidate of Illinois, it is quite
certain he would develop a large fol-
lowing in all parts of the South.
If New York should bring forward
Mr.. Whitney asa candidate the indi-
cations now are that all of New Eng
land, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Del
aware and Maryland would rally
around his standard. But Whitney
saws no.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
ADDIcKS AND HIGGINS.

Mn EDITOR 1.-The Representative of the
"Clayton Calf in his interview with Duck
Creek hundred Republicans states that
while the Addicks men are outspoken in
their views, the Higgins men do not care to
discuss the situation, but viii be heard from
later.
The facts Of the case are, that it would be
very difficult for the representative of the
"Call'' to find many men of the Higgins
persuasion in Duck Greek Hundred.
That there may be found few Republi-
cans not adherents of Mr. Addicks does not
necessarily follow tlat all such are Higgins
men. Far from it, for these almost to a
man are not, and never have been support,
ers of Mr.. Higgins. They are Republicans
though, and when the time comes to ex-
press themselves they will do 80 by voting
the straight Republicans ticket
So Ear as the little Federal patronage i.
concerned that the "Oalln speaks Of, il
will play but an insignificant part in th,
/ coming campaign. let it come through
whatsoever source it may, as Delaware Re
publcans are not fighting this year for fed
/ eral patronage. RFpuBr1cAN.
Smyrna, June "a, 1896.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

VIM. G. Whitney, of New York,
stands as one of the most reliable OF
the Democratic leaders. He published
very strong article in the daily
papers Monday on the silver question.
A brief extract will show the position
he maintaines:
cit is a question not what we wish,
but what we are able to do. A strong
man may undertake a task too great
for his strength, and break down. 1t
cannot be denied that the feeling
among our people is that this free coin
age by the United States alone will not
! give us the gold and silver money at a
parity with each other (Which is the as
| sumption upon which it is under
taken), but will bring us to silver
monOmetalism and change in our
standard of values. And that change,
it is believed, means immediate ruin to
our industries and no permanent good
to any one. This feeling is general
and intense.
FREE COINAGE MEANS SILVER BASIS.
Whatever the causes are and who
ever is to blame, the fact is that silver
has declined, and free coinage now a
16 to is the same as our offering fol
all the silver in the world about twice
what it is selling for in the market.
International exchanges have to bC
paid in gold. And it would seem plaiI
that if we, under these conditions
open our mints to the free coinage o
silver and gold at ratio of compare
tive value which is largely at varianc
with the commercial value of the tw
metals we must take the entire silve
surplus ourselves, and alone maintain
its parity with gold, or else we shal
go to a silver basis.
IT WOULD MEAN DISASTROUS DEFEAT
Personally, it is my opinion that
the Democratic party go on to tina
platform at this time they will NEE
l the most disastrous defeat that an
t party has ever had in this country.
understand it is honestly believed il
! and people think it will bring relic
from their present troubles, but bt
e tween now and Election Day it will b
r pretty thoroughly sifted, and the me
of this country will notfac the disturb
ance of values, the loss of confidence
the general distress and ruin whiC
g would come to their business interes
It in such change in their standard {
4 values as would arise from such actiol
:, And it will, in my opinion, Overwhell
u the persons who undertake it.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

PRESIDENT Cleveland, Secretary Car
Isle and VIM. G. Whitney will throw
all their influence in the direction of
sound money at the Chicago Conven-
ton which meets July 7th. The lead
ing New York Democrats will fight
Free Silver desperately.
81 have not thought, says ex-Moyor
Hewitt, ''that the Democrats had any
chance this year. If they nominate a
man on anything but sound money
basis do not think they will have a
ghost of a chance. But on a sound
money platform, think they have an
even or more than an even chance here
In the East.
J. Edward Simmons, President oi
the Fourth National Bank, a rock
ribbed Democrat, who has always
voted his party ticket, said; ssMr
Mckinley has had the confidence OF
his party for so many years that / can,
not but believe that he will receive tn,
cordial support of the Republicans O.
the country. His public life has beer
creditable and his private character i
without stain. If the Democrats pu
enelr candidate upon silver platform
ana straight issue is made betwee
SILVER and gold, shall support th
representative Of sound money
Inc Iferotd has made canvass
the Presidential preferences Of II
delegates to the Chicago Convention
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The DclapGrcan, a Democratic or
gan has the following: The effect Of
the Higgins delegation is far more i'm
portant than its cause. The recogni-
tion by the National Republican party
of the delegates claiming their com
mission from the State House Conven-
ton gives the State Committee ap-
pointed by the boilers claim to
regularity which it could not other
wise have had. 1t can now set up some
claim to be the regular Republican or
ganization in this State Will the
Republican State committee ap-
pointed by the regular convention held
in the court house, with nearly two
thirds of the delegates present and ac-
quiescing in its appointment, yield to
the committee named by the bolting
convention? What ever else may be
the effect, this contest and result can
not fail to widen the breach in the Re
publican party in this State and make
Democratic success all the more prob
able.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24


The Milford Hcrald, not a political
paper says: Just how the Republicans
Of Kent will regard this is to be seen
by their future action. The Higgins
people seemingly think that the action
of the Convention at St. Louis will
humiliate and demOralize Mr.. Addicks
and his followers, but we are of the
opinion that the work of Higgins in
St. Louis has made for Mr.. Addick' S
many more friends than it has enemies,
and that it will act as a boomerang to
the Higgins people, who so far as their
party is concerned would have done
st. Louis altogether. However this is
only looking at the Republican side of
the case from the Higgins and Ad-
dicks standpOints.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
Turning Down The Regular Delegates.

The denying of the admission
of the delegates sent by the
State Republican Convention to the
National Convention held at st. Louis
headed by Addicks and the admission
of the boilers headed by Higgins has
produced profound impression of in
Justice to the State in turning down it's
regularly constituted representatives.
The character of the men sent was not
the question, but did they come with
the stamp of authority? SO much is
admitted, and from every quarter
comes individual and community dis
sents, expressions that are damaging
to Mr.. Higgins and making friends of
men who had stood aloof from Mr..
Addicks. The feelings Of Mr.. Adj
dicks who is born fighter as much as
Mr.. Higgins is, are only intensified by
the feeling of injustice intended to be
stamped on him and the state.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
Treasury Department.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE
CURRENCY.
WAsHrSnrnN hmm IL.

WAsHlSGToN, June I7th ISf
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned. it has been made 10 aT,,ss
that THE FRUIT GROWERS NATI6TGsT
BANK OF SMYRNA" in the town of SMYRNA in
the County of Kent, and safe of Delaware ts.
complied with all the prov sions Of the "Art NJ
Congress to enable National Bankiug As.o.is.
tons TO extend their corporate existence and far
other purposes, approved July 18th lS-g
Now THEREFORE l, GEORGE N CoFFI%. pcuutv
and Acting Comptroller of the Currency AZ
hereby certify that THE FRUIT GROW Es>'
NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA" " in the town
OF smyrna, in the County Of Kent. and Stat. of
delaware, is authorized to have succession for
the period specified in its amended articles Of
association, namely, until clos. of business ON
June II, 1916.
N TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness
fSEALN my hand and Seal of office this
WI Seventeenth day Of June 1896
GEO. ". COFFIN
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency
No. 1886.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier
residing at Monroe, Mich, was sew
ereiy afflicted with rheumatism but re-
ceived prompt relief from pain by using
Chamberlain Pain Balm. He says:
cat times my back would ache so
badly that ] could hardly raise up. If
l had not gotten relief 1 would not be
here to write the Sc few lines. Cham
berlain's Pain Balm has done me a
great deal of good and feel very
thankful for it," For sale by Clifton
& Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

In eompli anee with Section 8, Chapter 564,
Laws of Delaware passed at Dover, March 16th
1885, notice is hereby given that the Commits
sioners of the town of smyrna have elected to
redeem Water Bond No. 6, of said town, on the
LIST day Of July, 1896, at the Fruit Growers Ma
tional Bank OF Smyrna. Interest on said Bond
will then cease
By order
JOHN H. HOFFECKER,
President of rOwn Commissioners.
JAMES P. HOFFECKER, Treasurer. 6S4
May 29th 1896.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

An individual of this town who is
given to figures and calculations, fig
ures it out that $4,000 have been in
vested in bicycles in Smyrna and
vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

Pursuant to the Commencement ex
ercises which will be held this evening.
The Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches will not hold their prayer
meeting services.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

1t would be hard to convince d man suffer-
ing from bilious collie that his altony Is due
to microRewith an unpronourcable name.
put. puI one ,aase Of DeWitt's Collie q Cholera
1 SuIe w, W. convince him of its power to af-
ford inst Int relief, 1t kills pain. Clifton
y Rayy4nond.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

Dewberries, the forerunner of the
blackberry, brought IS cents per quart
Monday in New York and II cents in
Boston. At this writing they are sew
eral points lower.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

A little boy of two or three summers,
son of Geo. O. Rothwell, was severely,
but not dangerously burned about the
head and face yesterday. His clothes
lcaught fire from playing with matches,
Ihnd were smothered by his mother.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The attraction at Woodland Beach
tomorrow afternoon will be a dancing
contest, the most graceful waltzer re-
ceiving O prize.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

On the 18th, of July at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon, n. L. Jerman will sell
at public sale at the Delaware House
all of his Delaware real estate consist
ing of farm known as the "Gettys-
burgh farm" near Walkers School
House, New Castle County, consisting
of $50 acres. A large twO-stOry brick
dwelling with stable situated on lower
Commerce street; a two story brick
dwelling adjoining and about 10 acres
of land in the rear of both of these
brick properties. See advertisement.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
met Monday evening and decided to
hold "Fourth of July Evening Car
nival' at the new shirt factory Of J. r..
FARRELL on Union street, for the benefit
the building will be tastefully deco
rated and that there will be pleanty of
music. Ice cream, ices, lemonade and
cake will be served during the evening.
We hear Of no other entertainment
booked for that evening and our citi-
zens should give the Presbyterians
their support. Go and have a good
time and help along q worthy cause.
The Junior Social Club, after year
of many pleasant social pastimes closed
] Thursday evening for the summer
months after very pleasant social al
the home of Miss MAZE FAIRIES. The
entertainment of the evening consisted
of two games: ga Proposal Party anC
Millinery" which afforded UNTOLD
pleasure. Those present were: Misses
Anna G. Stevenson, Laura B. Lassell
Hettie W. Richards, Maize e. FAIRIES
Kathryne NJ Beckett, Margaret M
Robinson, M. Edythe Beck, Nelli
FAIRIES, Messrs. Thomas Green, Mary
del; Gilbert Jones, Edw, w, Porter
John S. Anthony, Stewart Wilds, Johl
i. Truax, w. S. Diehl, Price Jacobs
Sam. M. Hoffecker, Edw. M. Boy
and John Hustled.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
FOR SALE.

1O-HORSE POWER TRACTION
ENGINE, in good condition.
Apply to
GEO. w. TAYLOR,
6l72 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

All the new things in negligee and
colOred bosom shirts, at Edw. q.
Walls.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The following is from an Addicks
adherent, the Milford ChrOnicIc: The
little coterie of rule or ruin men in
Wilmington headed by Anthony Hig-
gins and Wash Hastings, have stabbed
the Republican party, and Republican
PRINCIPLES, almost a death blow, that
their petty personal spite might be
gratified. Are such men worthy of
the name of Republicans? NO. When
will Delaware ever have a delegation
that a National Convention will re-
cOgnize-after turning down Mr.. Ad-
dicks and his fellow delegates to satisfy
personal ambitions which rank only
high enough to control Federal pat
rOnage.
The Higgins boilers could not get
delegates to serve-save one poor lone
ex-office hOlder-a messenger either
of the lower counties, so for this rea-
son their entire delegation was made
up with the one exception-of Will
mington and New Castle county adj
herents. Here are the names-An-
thony Higgins-the traitor Henry A.
DupOnt-Higgins' residuary legatee;-
John Pilling Hastings-Dr. l..
H. Ball and Cornelius p. Swaine.
The Republican party of Delaware
was in a position to win this State and
place it in the Republican column next
November - but to-day, the future
looks dark, and the only hope thai
gives abiding comfort is drawn from
the fact that Kent and Sussex counties
can, and will, take care of New Castle
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The Democratic Glasses" in the
Sunday star says: No one feels any
especial sympathy for Mr.. Addicks.
The gas magnate has practically gotten
his deserts. But why the other dele
gates, regularly elected, and repre-
senting the people of Kent and Sus-
sex, were refused seats in the conven-
ton, will remain a mystery. That
they were entitled to them is as un-
deniable as the fact that the sun shines.
1t is apparent that Mr.. Higgins, and
ther others who went with him to st.
Louis, cared less for party than for
self. =
The peope of New Castle will come
to the aid of those in Kent and Sussex
and destroy the last pretext for this
Higgins-Addicks contest. The St.
Louis Convention did Mr. Higgins a
gross unkindness in precipitating the
conflict at a time when he is so little
able to fight. While the blow directed
at Mr.. Addicks was severe its other eff
feet will be to eliminate Mr.. Higgins
and his associates as factors in Della
ware politics.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The Kings Daughters anticipate an
enjoyable day tomorrow at Belmont. d"
They will go early in the morning and
picnic in the large and shady lawn OF
this beautiful country home, returning
in the evening.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.

Tonight the annual exercises will
be given when fourteen members of
the class of 1896 will receive diplomas.
The following interesting program has
been arranged:
Music, High School Orchestra.
Prayer.
SalUtatory- -''The Girl Who Wins" Flor
ence Belle Taylor
Music, High School Orchestra
Thesis Progress of Discovery and In
vention in the Nineteenth Century" Gil
bert FAIRIES.
Thesis Culture" Katharine NJ. Bur
rows.
Thesis Music" Eva C. Watson Vickers
Thesis-"What Woman Has Done tC
Ameliorate Social Conditions" Mala l.
Buchanan.
Music, High School Orchestra.
Thesis-''American Literature" Birdy'
W. Ransom.
Thesis "The New Woman" Helen Mel
son Brown.
Thesis-''F Friendship" Maie Z. FAIRIES.
! Thesis-"The Legacy of an Ancien
! Hero, "G. Herman Pierce.
Vocal Solo-"My Heart is Over the Sea,
Marie s. Estlin, 49,
POETRY Estella Armstrong.
! Thesis Women III the Industrial
World" Nelley Legg.
Thesis-''Hhe American High School,
George Herbert Denney
Thesis Yesterday, To-Day, and To
Morrow" Anna Bell Beckett.
Music-High School Orchestra.
Valedictory Streams versus Pools,
Cornelia Refs.
Music-High School Orchestra
Presentation of Diplomas, Prof. c. T
LIE Fevre, A. NJ.
BenedictiOn.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Homlny (Hulled Corn), Elegant
lunch in Milk. Qt.can, 10c.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

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., 1896-06-24

Straw hats cheaper than ever, at
Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

During the last ten days Messrs
Lewis & Wheatman have sent out a
number of mowers, and reapers and
binders. They have been kept busy
in the supply of harvest machinery.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
The SMYRNA TIMES.
.SnzYrMN. Del. :,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE "A, 1896

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 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-s15O per annum. If
paid strictly in advance S1.OO. 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
rcsents but for the outlying district of which it
itthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate Of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

A very pretty line of Boys blouse
wash suits, at Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The boys and children's clothing is
attracting the attention of mothers at
Edw. G. Walls, ON account OF the
good quality and low price. i
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

the performance and were seemingly
ready for any jokes that might be
sprung upon them. The decorations
were of very simple order and only
the class colOrs, "blue and black" and
their motto 'Not finished, just begun"
were displayed. A few potted plants
completed the decorations. The even
ing was one of mirth and pleasure.
At the close of the program the class
repaired to the Masonic banquet room
where Caterer Geo. M. Stevenson had
set them a refreshing collation.. Fifty
covers were laid. Toasts were given
by most every member of the class and
an enjoyable time spent. Following
is the menue:
Cold Ham, Cold Tongue,
Potato Salad,
Olives, Pickles,
rolls,
Ice Cream, Water Ices,
Cake, Coffee,
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24

The Twelfth Anniversary of the Cen
tennial NJ. e. Church (colOred) will be
celebrated next Sunday with an all day
service. Rev. Il. NJ. Hubbard OF
Frankford, Rev. j. H. Blake, Dover
will be present and assist Rev. j. h.
Adams in the work.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
BOYS FIRST PRIMARY-MIss Ida LORD,
TEACHER.

To Third Grade, Edwin Hazel, 4.3;
Harry Palmer, 4.3; George BGhmler, 39;
Olen J. L. McNatt, S.8 Willie T. Doughten,
9.S; George G. Sisco, 81; j. Dirickson
Cummins 3.7; L. Cairl Price, SO; Lester
Grant, "a; Howard r. Ransom, "a; Bur-
ton Carter, 3.3; Harry White, 80; Eddie
Green, 80; Eddie fucker, 81 George
Lloyd, 81
To Second Grade-Leonard Palmer, 3.6;
Davis Bell, 3.6; James Robins, 3.4; Davis
TurneI, 3.4; Lester Smith, 33; Ernest
Gregory, 3.9; Stanley Morris, 3.3; James
Robinson, 80; Charlie FAIRIES, 80; George
Shelton, 81; Spruance McAfee, 8.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-24
GIRLS THIRD PRIMARY-NIIss MARRY sPRU-
ANCE. TFACHer.
THIRD PRIMARY-NTIss LIZZIE MCDOWELL
TEACHER.

To Fifth Grade-A. Baynard Fowler,
492; J. Norman Taylor, 4.91; Lee F. Wash
ington, 4.57; Harry H. Carpenter, 3.s8;
penter, 3.78 William L. Price, 3.75; How
ard r. Smith, 3.46; Christopher c. King,
3.19.
To Fourth Grade-George W. Still, 3.74.
Harvey Price, 3.67; John II. Gearhart, 3.66;
Eugene D. Curry, 359; George r. Price,
1856; Harvey g. Wilson, 3.45; Fred Lem
berger, 9.33; Watson w. White. 32S;
George B. McLain, 1926; Roy o. Smith,
3.16: John c. Still, 3.l5; George 4 Carter
3.14; VIM. G.. GOotee, 800; VIM. McAfee
3.O8.