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Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
REVENUE BETTER THAN BONDS.

From NSw York Sun, nth inst.
The passage Of a tariff bill calculated
to increase Federal revenue would do
more toward strengthening the credit
Of the United States and removing the
troubles that arise from mistrust of its
financial health than the sale of n bun-
dred millions Of bonds, There has
been jubilee among the old Cuckoo
crowd because the month Of December
showed revenue sufficient to meet ex
penses, but the month of January
promises deficit amounting to some
where from eight to ten millions. As
1t is, the Government cannot honestly
be said TO be on paying basis. While
IT'S credit is good enough to borrow, its
business does not stand for permanent
solvency. Even if we were able to
make both ends meet, the bare ability
to scrape through is not enough for an
enormous concern like the United
States Government. It's revenue, its
legitimate commercial income, not its
borrowing account, must be sufficient
not only to guarantee its soundness,
but to forbid all apprehension of its
embarrassment. A tariff bill to pro-
duce that condition Of affairs would be
better than Gtpyarnment announce
ment Of a thousand millions loan in
stead Of one Of a hundred millions.
OF the Dingley bill, the only revenue
bill now before Congress, there may
be features inconsistent with any reg
ular tax theory, but upon the general
revenue issue, and upon the special
Democratic principle that the tariff
must be for revenue only, compared
with the Wilson tariff it is the national
Democratic platform itself illustrated.
First, itwilpralse more revenue. It's
second, and, for Democrats, more de-
cisiye merit is that il takes the great
staples Of wool and lumber, not to
mention lssil other Things, off its list, and
requires them % contribute revenue.
In this respect IL looks to the enact
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

THE question of the acquisition of
territory is exciting national jealOusies
between the leading Powers, and the
great war" that has been prophesied
for some years to come off, may yet
grow out of this tendency at land grab
bing. The ultimate question with the
great nations is the balance of power.
With the United States it is a question
of safety, and this is what was meant
IN the sharp message of President
Cleveland on the unwarranted en-
crOachment of England on the soil of a
near weak country. The United States
has nothing whatever to do with the
balance fpower across the waters, but
it has much to do when the question is
transferred to this continent. Truth,
a London paper Of wide circulation,
takes the ground that the contention of
the United States as to the Monroe
Doctrine. was just as legitimate as the
European loneliness as to the balance
of power.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
A New Shirt Factory to be Built.

Through the active agency of the
Board of Trade of this town. it now
looks as if Jarrell's Shirt Factory was
10 De a permanent establishment
among us. Though slow in material
lzlng the amount was finally made up
ana immediate action taken. In select
ing site for the factory Mr.. J. R.
FARRELL preferred the Clement lot on
Union Street and the Board of Trade
henceforth purchased from Wilmer
Clements, 172 feet fronting on Union
St. and 131 feet fronting on Cummins
ot. The deed was drawn up and given
IN the hands of Mr. FARRELL.
The proposed Shirt Factory will like
ly assume dimensions of 100 feet bv
l3S feet, to be built of brick and frame
two stories high. From this extending
oacK VIII be one-stOry addition go by
~ feet. 1t will be neat and substantial
IN appearance. When completed it will
have capacity to work about 200 op-
orators. This structure Mr.. FARRELL
will fit out according to his own liking
and will have in place all the modern
improvements, such as steam heat.
electric lights, water etc. He will
add to what he already has a cutting
department and if everything works
nicely he has in contemplation the ad-
dltion of steam laundry. In one part
OF the factory packing department
VIII be arranged. In this way Mr..
FARRELL will be able to cut, make. laun-
dry, and pack all his own goods, ready
to place on the market. He is a
thorough business man and will no
doubt make it manufactorv that
Smyrna can be Justly proud of. Itisnot
known just when he will begin but it is
thought as soon as he can formulate
his plans and make the necessary pre-
parations. He will start his new works
with about 15O operators and increas as
the demands justify.
The question arises here, where will
he be able to get enough operators.
this should be fattering inducement
for out of town families to move in our
midst. The Shirt Factory is a perma-
nent establishment and the fact that
work all the year around can be secured
should draw from large field when
the healthful condition of Smyrna as a
community, it's church, school and
social advantages and lastly and dmostim-
portant of all, it's cheap rents and low
living. Smyrna is a model town in
most every way you can take it and an
inducement like the Shirt Factory
offers Is not to be thrown lightly aside.
We commend the Board of Trade for
their action in this matter and we hone
that our citizens who so kindly sub
scribed will see benefit from this in
dustry in the amount of business and
money put to circulation in our midst.
We would urge in behalf of A. E.
Jardine and II. B. Grieves, collectors. a
prompt payment of subscriptions as all
money must be paid over in 10 davs.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
A MOTHER GOOSE sOCIABLE.
Held by The EpwOrth League at The Residence
OF Mr., Alex Deakyne.

Ol HiF' Alex Deakyne.
Special Correspondence to the Times
TAYLoR's BRIDGE, Jan IA. The Epworth
League Of Friendship Church held n
''Mother Goosen Social al the residence OF
Mr.. Alex Deakyne last Tuesday evening and
it proved quite success. The first thing
on the programe was an entertainment
given by the members Of the League con-
sisting Of declamations dialogues, humor-
Gus readings, interspersed with very nice
music which was highly appreciated by the
audience,
Then came the Mother Goosep consist
ing Of Simple Simon with his fish pond in
one corner while Jack Horner with his pie
was prominent feature occupying another
corner, while last but not least. was the
"Old Woman with her victuals and drinks
consisting Of cake and coffee.
Another interesting feature was the aue-
tioning Of pound boxes brought by members
Of the league. The fun was in opening the
boxes when they were found to contain
everything from pickle and clay pipe. to
very nice boxes Of cake and other eatables
The proceeds which were about twenty
dollars viii be used for the benefit Of the
church.
Mrs. Laura Woodkeeper who has been
entertained by friends in. Philadelphia has
returned home. Miss Nellie Wallace who
has been wishing her Amt Mrs Thomas
Jones has returned to her home in Chester.
We are glad to learn that VIM. stahtswho
has been i'll is improving.
Capt Bowen from Camden N. J has
purchased the timber on the farm now oe-
eqpied bs Harry David and is now busy
having 1t worked up IN ties and cordwood
y sae same being delivered at the landing on
the Roger Farm.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
A Week on Lake Como.

Never has the skating on Lake Como
been so popular as it has been the past
week. From the time the ice was
thick enough to bear, last Monday
week, it has been the scene of a most
enjoyable skating carnival, such that.
on former occasions, has been rarely
seen. 1t seemed that the lake was the
Mecca of social interest, for nearly
everybody in town who could skate
made for this favorite sport, followed
by large contingency of onlookers,
who seemed to enjoy the merriment of
the occasion.
The number of beginners this year
was very large. The attendance
reached its climax on Saturday after
noon. Fully 400 people were on the
ice and hundred more were from time
to time standing on the bank. The ice
was just beginning to soften under the
warm rays Of the sun and as IL it were
the last opportunity of the winter the
crowd naturally reached its highest
attendance.
One of he most amusing features on
the lake was the "whirligig." The in
strument was made by sticking an up
right pole through the ice to the bot
tom of the lake so as to allow about
two feet of it to extend above the ice
and on this was pinioned at right angle
a beam which could be whirled at will.
The skater was given the long end of
this beam, and when pushed at the
short end by a number of boys, the
action was extremely rapid, carrying
the skater sometimes SO fast that he
could hardly stand The whirligig
naturally drew a large crowd by., the
amusement which it afforded
Shedding parties were always in evil
dence and to those who could not
skate this was favorate amusement
One could always tell shedding party
was coming down the lake for you
could hear their merry screams q long
distance off. Then presently you
wopid see the skaters coming down
eight and ten abreast and sometimes
more and sometimes less, but the fun
came when one end man stood as
center and swung the whole line
around.
A new feature was seen on the pond
in the number Of bicycles present. The
ice being some what rough and cut up
by the large number Of skates gave the
pneumatic tires a hold and consequent
ly number Of wheels were in evidence
about the pond One bicyclist added
to his sport by strapping a skate TO the
front wheel and in this way cut several
figures on the ice to the amusement Of
the oplookers,
Taking the week through for . skat-
ing carnival it was a remarkable one,
in that the weather was continually
below freezing and the ice was strong
and in good condition. Many who
could not get Off from business during
the day took their turn under the shade
OF night, and il proved just as popular
in the midnight blackness as it did in
the broad sunlight, All up and down
both sides Of the lake were cheerful
brush fires giving light and heat to tie |
weary participants. The effect Of these
camp fires was sometimes bewitching
and the skating parties made happy
contingency 10 the OCCASION
II now looks as il there would be
another full week Of 1t. Though not
as lively as Last week, the skaters are
enjoying it day and night.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
DEATHS.

IUkNER.-In Philadelphia Jan. nth of Blood
pOisning. Mary f. Turner, Daughter Of Eliza
ana the late VIM, Turner, aged q years In.
terment az GlenwOod Cemetery on Wednesday
afternoon at 2O'clOcK, Rev. Adam Stengle odic.
iating.
COLLlER.-In Clayton on Jan. l2ih of Par
alysis, Nrs. Carrie Collyer widow Of the late
Geo COllyer. aged 81 years months. She was
stricken viii dressing for ch urch In the morn
ing. and died al half past three o'clock in the
3 afternoon, iuterment at Eve is NJ, Z. Gene
terry "Wednesday NOR ing at l01S O'Clock. Rev.
B f. Jester officiating.
WALKER-H H. &. Walker, son of the late
Isaac p Walker died suddenly at his home in
Oakland, Cal, Dee. Slst, Of heart disease. Mr.
Walker had been in failing health for a month
or two, but seemed as well as usual, when he
was taken suddenly IN, and died before med.
ical relief could reach him
Suddenly, near Kits Hammock. on
the l4th inst. Of throat trouble, Mrs. Lille
Tonger, aged % years,
J AMES-Ou the 10Th inst, on the Riegeley farm
near the Dover Depot, Elias 2. James, Of pnen
monia. 1nterment sunday in Lake Side Gem.
etery. He leaves wife and seven children.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

WEEK before last it was the Cuban
war, and the success Of the Insurgents
indicating the possible hemming in Of
the Spaniards in Havana (the wage of
war now unfortunately being with the
Spaniards) but last week it was the
Transvaal, in South Africa, where the
invasion Of DIR. Jameson resulted not
only in the capture Of himself and 500
men. mot including the 13O killed by
the Boers,) but the possibility Of
bring on a war between England and
Germany.
The interference Of Emperor William
in sending his congratulations to
President Kruger, Of the Transyaal
Republic, Tor the defeat Of the English
put England in tumult of excitement
aud the Government to making the
grandest spectacle Of her floating fight
ing strength that has been presented to
the world by any nation during the
past two generations, aud the strongest
that any one power ever assembled
since armored vessels displaced wooden
walls
The message Of President Cleveland
about the Venezuelan boundary line
ana asserting with great positiyeness
that the United States would stand by
The Monroe Doctrine, awoke England
as frona a deep sleep with surprise at
she spirit Of resentment in America at
her arrogance, but the action of Ger
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

THE papers of the State give more
than usual prominence to the death of
Joseph Pyle, of Wilmington, an ac-
count of whom appeared in the TINES
last week. Nothing but life both of
usefulness and prominence could call
forth such unstinted praise in papers
other than his locality. He was a man
Of great force, active work and liberal
ity, and filed out his days of ''three
score and ten" virtually, fOr he had
nearly reached this limit as is rarely
met with in the history of a life time. A
paper Of another county, opposed to
him in politics, in long editorial no.
tice paid him the following tribute:
Few men 50 strongly impress them
selves upon their time or leave at death
= void 50 hard to fill. Mr.. Pyle was
essentially a useful man. He not only
took high ground in private cOnver-
satlOn and public utterances, but he
emphasized his good precepts and made
them far more effective by the example
OF his life. His energies. however.
were not confines s business. He
sought to ma" rId better and
70 improve the condition Of his fellows.
He heartily joined in every movement
which in his judgment would con-
tribute to these most desirable ends.
Another paper Of this county says:
Among men Joseph Pyle was a
gen. He was not esteemed as a great
man, but as q good one He was great
his effort to get as much Of its inspiring
nplift and saving force ia his own life
as his opportunities allowed-he earn
estly tried to be and do good. He will
be remembered as one who. upon the
low and higher levels of his life. did
well his part; and last, and best, as one
who loved his fellOwmen."
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
CHESWOLD.
Downs and Thompson NuptiaIs-Masquera
at Mrs. j. H. BishOp-EniOyabIe
Musicale at Mrs. F. E. Emer-
g0n-I neal and Darsooaf


sOn-LOcaI and Personal.
Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD. Jan, 13. Whooping cough is
quite prevalent in Cheswold-The roads are
as dry and dusty as in the month of August
The springs are very low and many of the
wells are dry-There is a general complaint
of hard times and scarcity of money, though
our merchants seem to be doing a thriving
business.
Joseph Downs and Miss Maggie Thomp-
son were married at the home of the bride
on last Wednesday evening. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. j. w. Fogle.
5. b. Cooper played the wedding march.
The wedding was largely attended. The
bride received many beautiful and useful
presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Downs will make
their home in CheswOld.
Mr.. George B. Moore is building a new
dwelling on New street, which he expects
to occupy when finished in the Spring. It
Is thought that many changes of residence
Will take place on March LIST. both in village
and the surrounding country.
The young ladies of the town gave a mas
querade leap year party to the young men
last Thursday night. The masked party
went in couples to the home Of Mrs. ]. Fl
Bishop near town, and great were the sur
prises. They did not know who their mute
escort was until unmasked an hour later.
The ladies managed the whole affair success
fully. The guests present were Misses
Lizzie Bishop, Sue Savin, Sue Cooper.
Esther Barnard, Lulu Boggs, Ruth Harring-
ton, Louise Jarvis, Ethel Emerson, Mary
Dresher, Laura Barcus, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeffer-
son Cooper, DR.. and Mrs. J. NJ Smith. of
Cheswold; Miss Edith Hardcastle of Phil
adelphia Miss Elizabeth Smithers. Smvrna.
Miss Ellen Roberts, of Wilmington: and
Messrs: John Cooper, A. Cooper, William
Boyd, Lewis Leonard, William Harrington.
William Jarvis, Calvin Boggs, John Mingus.
Fred Emerson, Cleve Smith, Myers Casson
and George Moore of Cheswold. and
Charles Nutter of Milford.
One of the most enjoyable events of the
season, was that of a musicale given bv Mr.
f. Z. Emerson Monday evening. The
music was most skillfully rendered bv Mr.
). f. Allen and Robert Whitley of Phila-
delphla friends of Mr.. Emerson. MANY of
their guests expressed themselves las it be-
ing' the greatest musicale tract that they had
ever enjoyed. After enjoying the music for
some time the hostess invited the guests to
the dining room, where a collaction was
served. The friends seemed to be inclined
to linger until the musicians gave them a
gentle hint of the late hour by playing
Home Sweet Home''.
Personal Miss Gertrue VanDyke of Ce-
clifton, Nd. is visiting Mrs. w. F. Collins
Miss Ellen Roberts, of Wilminton, has been
the guest of Miss Lille Bishop this week
MIR. Harry Dempsy, of Gelena, Nd. has
accepted situation with Mr.. W. F. Collins
Mrs. Charles Cole and children of Wvom-
ing, made her sister Mrs. Dische short
visit last week.-Mrs.. A. T. Hofecker was
the guest of relatives in Clayton on Monday.
EMMA.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

many, apparently backed by Russia,
put the whole British Empire in the
fighting mood, and the war cry rang
throughout the land.
Emperor William has shown a way
wardness in his hasty recognition of a
little country that owed allegiance to
England in the far-off country of South
Africa. England has posted signs all
over South Africa to "keep of the
grass, and will not allow any other
nation to interfere with her colonies.
The great danger to the peace of Eu-
rope is that Germany in not acting
alone, but that the stand she has taken
is that which Russia will also take,
while France will occupy a neutral
position. Should Russia join Germany
England must defend her East Indian
possessions, and the naval feet of Rus
sia is not inconsiderable, so that on
the high seas England would have an
enemy to meet. The Gar has written
to the Emperor agreeing with him in
the policy to check the arrogance of
England.
The action of Germany is involved
in doubt, but her demeanor is not so
warlike as that of England and it is
hoped that war may be averted.
Never before has the isolation of
Great Britain been so completely driven
home in the minds of the British peo-
pie. Hitherto they have been accus-
toned to believing that should England
become embrOiled in a war with a for
eign power she would find sympathy,
if not actual aid, from some of the Eu-
rOpean nations. Now it is known that
in all Europe she has not a single
friend, and many believe that her
enemies are only awaiting an oppor-
tunity to attack her and deprive her of
some of her vast possessions.
Many of the English papers are
striving to solve the enigmatical query:
"What does the Kaiser mean?" All
sorts of solutions are presented, several
of the influential journals joining in the
assertion that William is a dangerous
lunatic, who, under the impulse of the
moment at any time may unsettle the
peace of Europe.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

ment OF constitutional, non-discrimi-
mating Democratic tariff for revenue
only.
The moral effect for good of such a
measure at this juncture would be diff
ncult to exaggerate. It would exhibit
the Government as again inspired with
common sense and directness of pur-
pose; and it would show that the coun-
try's money matters were no longer
the football of set of cracked-brain
theorists crazy for free wool, but once
more IN the hands of financiers GOV
erned by the common and inexorable
rules of business.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

The matter of borrowing money to
run the Government goes on success
fully at Washington, Uncle Sam being
considered rich enough to shell out
whenever called on. The success of
the popular 800, 900, 900 bond loan
seems to be assured, the disturbed
condition in Europe has had the effect
of stemming the outflow of gold from
this country, and capitalists, alarmed
at'the threatening war cloud abroad, are
turning once more to this country for
investments Throughout the United
States pOstmasters have been directed
to receive bids for the loans, and
blanks are being printed for the use of
the pOstoffice officials for that purpose.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

AN appeal to the newspapers requests
the friends of justice and equal rights
to assemble in the Twenty-eighth An
nual Convention of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association
in Washington, d. c., January 90 to
%, 1896. The address says: "The
present day is bristling with an energy
which has for its aim the elevation of
our race in mental and moral direc-
tions, in every department, indeed, of
human life Living under the law,
helped or hindered by its enactment,
women are, by every principle of ma
tural justice, as we'll as by the nature
of our institutions, as fully entitled as
men to vote and to be eligible to Office. :"
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

The unpleasant news comes from
Dover this morning that Hon. n. B.
Smithers, who has been i'll since Satur-
day, was sinking, and that his death
may take place any moment. This in
telligence will cause a deep regret
throughout the State. Mr.. Smithers
was not only the NestOr of the Della
ware Bar, but as lawyer he was the
one commanding figure whose opinion
for legal acumen was never questioned
His death would leave large vacancy
in his profession.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

Not few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls, of Hollands, Va, has to say
below, will remember their own exper-
ience under like circumstances: Last
winter had la grippe which left me in
a low state of health. 1 tried numerous
remedies, none of which did me anv
good, until 1 was induced TO try bot
tie of Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy
The first bottle of it so far relieved me
that L was enabled to attend to nv
work and the second bottle effected n
cure. For sale at % and 80 cents per
bottle by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,

THE latest news from Turkey is,
that in addition to the barbarities prac-
ticed or the Armenians, as portrayed
on our first page, the Sultan gives no
tice that no foreign association, in
stancing the Red Cross Society, should
distribute money among his subjects
for their relief.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
Public Sales.

Thursday, Jan. 3Oth,-Stock, cows.
young mules and farming nipple,
mIIents, &c, James X. Orreli, Sunny
Side. y B. V. Weldon, Actioneer.
Monday, Feb. 3d.-Stock and farming
implements, &c, Eugene Grow, on
the road to Bombay Hook Light
House, B. V. Weldon, Auc.
Thursday, Feb. 6.-Stock. Farming
implements, &c, of John Rawlev,
at his residence in Dutch Neck. B,
V. Weldon, Auctioneer.
Tuesday, Feb. 11th.-Stock and farm
ing implements, &c, VIM. r, Smith.
near GarrisOn's Mill, B. V. Weldon
AuctiOneer,
Tuesday, Feb, 18th. Stock and farm
ing implements of NJ. f. Williams.
on the John p. Reese farm. near
Smyrna. B. V. Weldon, Auc.
Wednesday, Feb. 19th.-Stock. farm
ing implements, &c, of j. Frank
Denney, Atty, at "Glenfern.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
WANTED.

Slngl man (colored) to work on
farm mo dairy, ~ miles from Wolt on STal small
Ter, "a, for one year commenc;n(9,' Ches-
March goth. Must understand aii iiiiS about
farm farm work and be quiet with stock k@'''4S US Of
and references. swung aye
2t Post Office Box 1927, West Chest. -
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
38th Dividend.

The FRUIT GROwERs' NAr1ov,,
rr SMYRNA, DEL, Jan. A. 189c
The Board of Directors have III. 20.
clared semi-annual dividend Of tb,',l de,
a-halt per cent 90 from the ea,I,,,,. and
the past SIX months, clear Of all taYa.7 t'-79 Of
payable on demand. '"A''9 aud
N. f. WILDS. C,.Ii..
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15
Store House for Rent

The desirable and well-established s,,-.
PIuSf BIocfbirId ana 63%ellng attached, situated in
w. II. Watson. Possession giv.n lI..4 ~
10Th, 1896. Apply either by letter or IN i,' ,., '
,,.e Mrs, S. ESTHER CUMMINS
SnVrua l,I
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

1t IS getting to be quite the thing to grad
uate and get a position through the recon-
mepdation of that fine school. Goldey's
wilmington, Del.,) Commercial and Short
Hand College. Get Catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1896-01-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria