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Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
Our Town Council-What They
are Doing.

The first meeting of the Town Board
since the adjourned meeting a week ago
was held last Wednesday evening. The
feeling of the last meeting had died down
and everything seemed to be working in
harmony. From the time the President
called the meeting to order until its ad-
jOurnment, about 1870 =. NJ. our commits
sioners were busy consulting ideas rela-
tive to the running of our town for the en-
suing year.
Almost the first thing after the opening
of the meeting Mr.. Robinson arose from
his chair and talked at length on feasible
plans for running our Water and Electric
Light plants at the least possible expense
making a suggestion that the town should
economic by employing four men, with
an aggregate salary not exceeding $500
After being debated sufficiently he then
made motion that two engineers be ap-
pointed, one for the Electric Light plant
at salary of $500 per year, with the as
slstanoe OF a fireman, at n salary of $500
per year; the other, rs engineer of the
Water Works at a salary of $500 to do his
own tireing. He continued the motion by
adding that a Superintendent should be
appointed to have charge of both plants, to
collect all rents of both water and electric
lights, to attend to the fixing of converters
putting in carbons, and also to collect ali
town taxes and that his salary should be
$500 year. Carried.
This motion having passed, it necessita-
ted some amending Of the ordinance rela-
tive to the superintendenoy of tho water
works, to conform with the above motion.
Mr.. Cosgriaf then made motion that q
committee Of three be appointed with tho
President as chairman Of said committee
to prepare an ordinance defining the duties
OF both engineers in the Electric Light and
Water plants, and also the superintendent
OF both plants, and this ordinance to be
submitted to the Board by April lst. Car
ried. The committee was appointed as
follows Jno III. Hoffecker chairman; j.
@. Robinson and w. M. Lewis.
Applications were then the order, and
read For uperintendent-W. w. Hyn-
son, Ii. s. Anthony, Samuel Taylor. Thos.
jefferson, Jr. For Electric Light Fngi-
neer Benjamin Redman. For Electric
Light Fireman-Harry Brevoor. Samuel
jackson. For Water Works Engineep--
Abel Taylor, Geo. w. Jordan. ION con.
ditition that Taylor was not an applieann
These candidates, whose conditions named
could be acted upon, were then balloted
For and elected as follows: Superintendent
ef both plants, II. 3. Anthony. Il ~ 81
Electric Light Engineer. BENJAMIN Radi
nkhn, exclamation; Water. Works Enoinaor
Riasl. 1Rsiosl Taylor, by acclamation fireman ~
--'eu'fic Light plant, Harry Rrevoor. to
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

The Wilmington Conference has
finished Its labOrs of a week in Sails
bury. Its meeting is time of decided
concern to the whole Peninsula, affect
ing alike the interests of hundreds of
ministers and thousands OF laymen.
Those who have kept up with the
daily proceedings of their deliberations
must have been gratifed no less with
the evidences of growth and prosperity
than the cordial goodwill and christian
bearing that characterized their inter
course as becomes disciples Of the
great Master. When contrasted with
a few years ago and the necessity for
their standing up for their individual
liberty as against the "WiIsonian"
spirit that seemed to get its inspiration
from Tammany methods and bore
down on preachers and congregations
alike In demanding servile obedience.
the changed condition Of affairs is most
striking. II is indeed stepping from a
condition of oppression out into an
"open" where the pure air of liberty
can be breathed and the sunshine come
down on them in warming and invig-
Grating rays.
The reports Of the Presiding Elders
show this, especially that of Dover Dis
trict where many of the churches were
in discovered condition and in some
cases almost blotted out. In some of
the places where the "phenomenalv
Presiding Elder exercised his freedom
of will" in division and substraction, or
rather distraction; under the new re-
geime where the proper spirit through
candor and good will has prevailed
has been the most phen omenal increase
In the collections.
The dexterous will of Napoleon or
Pizarro cannot run long on parallel
lines with the regenerate will of Paul
or an Asousy. however necessary is
will-power to success they must soon
cross each other, possibly at right
angles. and the first named inevitably
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
Back Again.

Manager Boyer takes great pride in
announcing the return engagement of
that jolly German dialect comedian ].
=. Toole, for Friday, March S0th. Mr..
Toole and his excellent company
played here last September to a fair
sized audience. The little Opera
House should have been packed TO
the doors, as it 10 seldom that we
are able to get the attractions here that
play in the larger cities. Mr.. Bower
knowing the impression that Mr.. Toole
left here and hearing of his playing in
Wilmington on March 31st, Thought
that there could be no higher compli-
ment due him than to secure the favor
ite comedian for return engagements
under his management, Aud after
considerable correspondence he has ac-
complished his desire. Mr. Toole la
playing return dates everywhere be
has once appeared and Manager Boyer
feels jubilent in securing him for one
night here as he Is confident ofhlling the
Opera House to OVERLOOKING. Seats
nov on sale at Jas. p. Hofteckers
drug store. Secure early for this at
traction, "Killarney and the Rhine"
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
.. These men elected will take charge the

2. These men elected will take charge the
first of April.
Bad pavements and board walks, which
the Board was petitioned to attend to, were
acted upon and referred to the Street Com
mittee.
A motion of H. D. Boyer to have
gaslanterns and oil lamps, which were
no longer in use, taken down and
stored away, was referred to the Electric
Light Committee
W. NJ Lewis and II. d. Boyer were
appointed committee to have the waste
pipe of the Electric Light plant run under
ground to the race, so as to prevent the
noise Of escaping steam from frightening
horses.
J.C. Robinson made a motion that
Alderman Budd make report of all
arrests made, fines and costs imposed, fees
collected, &C., and hand it in the last
meeting night of each month. A similar
motion was made that the Opera House
Committee make report and settlement
ot the last meeting night in each month.
Carried.
Our town policeman was the next sub
ject which received due attention. W. b.
Grant was reelected for another year by
acclamation. Besides the duties hereto
fore incumbent upon him, a new one was
added which embraced the janitOring Of
the Opera HOnse without extra pay. On a
motion OF william Farlesi the pOllceman
salary was decreased from S45 month to
$40 a month.
On motion the extra salary of $40 al
| lowed the Secretary was increased to $25
year on account of the extra work at
tnched to that Office in connection with the
| Water and Electric Light plants.
By the new order of things there has
been a few cuts in salaries in some cases
and a slight rise in other cases. The en-
gineer of the Water Works, who hereto
fore has been getting $72O year, has been
cut to $500; the Electric Light engineer,
who started on 5000 salary has been re-
| duced to $500, and the superintendent of
both plants, who will have more duties
upon him in the future, will have a
raise from $3.50 to $500. The policeman,
whose salary has been $40 year with 81
each night extra when occasion demanded
the opening and attending of the Opera
House, has been cut to S480 year, includ-
ing the janitOring of the Opera House
without extra charge.
The meeting nights acted upon will be
the second and fourth Wednesday nights
in each month.
| Meeting adjourned
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
The Apollo Quartette Monday
Evening.
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS AS ENTER
TANNERS.

THE KINGS DAUGHTERS AS ENTER
TAINERs.
The sweet blending voices of the
Apollo and Steinway Quartettes, of
Philadelphia, in the rendition of that
beautiful opera from Lucia" closed
one of the most entertaining concerts
which our Opera House has pre-.
sented. 1t was a cold and blustry even.
ing, March snow squall had Just pas.
sed over and touched mother earth
with its white mantel, but this did not
deter an appreciative audience to
gather, for when the curtain was raised
the auditorium was nearly filled, and
throughout the whole evening they
gram that was well selected and rend-
cred.
Miss katherine d. Sheain is beau
tiful solo singer and has perfect control
of her soprano voice. This was shown
by her ease in reaching the higher
notes. In the Steinway Mixed Quar-
tette, she took the lead very effect.
lively.
Mrs. Katheryn Mccormick has one
of the richest cOntralto voices that has
been before our foot lights in d long
while. She is very animated singer,
bright and cheerful, while at the same
time reaching perfect notes. Her solo
singing, tOgether-with the character of
her selections, made her the subject of
encOres.
James Y. GlssOn and Morrison ,Jr.,
have voices that show high cultiva-
tion. They are not harsh voices like
many that are heard but sweet and ef-
fective.
Harry E. Jones, the strong bass
singer, is said to be recent addition,
but he surely Gao hold up his part in
the bdssO profundO.
DIR. g. Conquest Anthony has a very
rich baritone voice which he has under
good control. He sings with ease, and
makes his part effective whether it be
in a solo or a quartette.
Our citizens are always glad to hear
Prof. Virgil Gordon lat whose instance
the Apollo Quartette camel on the
violin. He is a skilled performer, not
only on the violin but the pipe organ
and piano as well. His Smyrna friends
are always glad to welcome him back
for whose success they are interested.
When the curtain was dropped at the
end of the concert it did not mean that
the entertainment for the evening had
entirely closed, for the Kings Daugh-
ters, who surely know how to entertain.
had graciOusly prepared a reception AT
the home of Mrs. J. w. Clifton for the
musicians and those who perchance
happened to come in as husbands.
brothers and escorts of these fair
daughters. The evening was most en-
joya0ly spent in pleasure greetings and
social chats. Occasionally a Joke would
be passed, though not meant to deceive
the hOnOred guests, yet would serve its
purpose In the merriment OF the even.
ing. Probably the widow mystery"
afforded the most fun, for a divulgence
could not be accomplished, so charm.
ingly was it kept a secret, and the
mystery still hangs as profound as ever.
Mrs. Clifton is indeed an hospitable
hostess, and knows how to entertain.
The musicians were well looked after
and we have no doubt but what thew
went away with good impression of
the Smyrna people and the Kings
Daughters. The receipts were about
$500, the net proceeds of which will
go toward the benevolent purposes OF
this esteemed organization,
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE Grand Jury to serve for the en-
suing year for Kent county has been
appointed. 1t will be interesting to
know if they have reached the ad-
vanced point of their predecessors who
were sworn to protect the State, viz :
the majesty of the law, but instead re-
solve themselves into a court, took
hearsay statements in defence of the
violator of law and declare him limo.
cent when he acknowledges the Of
fence was committed.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE Gravesend corruptionists who
followed the leadership of McKane are
all being brought to account. Justice
Newton was sentenced to nine months
Imprisonment and to pay a fine of $500
for completely in the election frauds,
and Constable Jameson was forced to
plead guilty to charge of perjury, as
16 election inspectors have plead
Ouiltu
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

BY the bills which become laws in
New Jersey, that alluring form of
gambling known as bookmaking is now
a misdemeanor, punished by a fine of
$25, and bookmaking on enclosed
grounds becomes equivalent to keeping
a disorderly house. The mills of the
gods have been grinding slowly in
New Jersey, but they have been grind
ing exceedingly fine.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

The leading question with the far
mer since Sunday, in meeting his
neighbOr is, what is the effect of the
cold wave on fruit, terminating seed
&c.?" That it is bad, all admit, but
just how bad cannot yet be determined.
1t cannot be otherwise when the mur-
curry drops 120 below the freezing point
with several days of winter weather
Geo. D. Collins, who has had some
thirty years experience in peach cul-
ture said last week before the cold
snap, but expecting it to come as it
always does, that he had never known
a peach crop when the trees were in
bloom by the 25th, of March.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

reach bad result. Who is there that
wants the old order of things back
again as it existed three or four years
ago in Wilmington Conference? Ger
tainly none of the congregations who
experienced the clash ofarms on Dover
District, or felt the force of the hand
claimed to be mailed with the gospel.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

1T is believed in naval and diplomatic
circles that the Bering Sea matter is
assuming a serious aspect, and that
recent sudden changes in the assign
ment of naval officers is ascribable to
this cause. The assignment of Admiral
Walker to the Pacific Squadron is taken
in some quarters as an indication that
diplomacy has failed to settled the seal
question, and that the the United States
is making an effort to be prepared for
the single-handed execution of the
Paris Tribunals award, if England
fails to do her part.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Mar. %, 1894.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. year. strictly in ad
vance, S1.50; 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., 1894-03-28
MARRIAGES.

STAATS-DONOVAN-At the Apo
9uinimink parsonage, in Smyrna, March
u, by Rev. e. II. Hynson, Mr.. A. JEFF
ierson S6aats and Miss Annie E. Donovan,
both of ThorOughfare Neck.
POWELL-RAUSCH - At Appoquini-
mink parsonage in Smyrna, March 27th.
by Rey. Z H. Hynson, Mr.. Clayton M.
LOWELL OF fIhoroughtare Neck, and Miss
Tillic Rausch, of Blackbird.
BoGGS-sAMMONS-On the 2lst inst
6E Ksv. G. j. Smith, at the residence of
w II. Murphy. Geo. ID. Boggs, of
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

APART from the religious observance,
the Eastertide presents another attrac-
i've side. 1t is the transition from win
ter to spring in the way of garments.
The Easter bonnet" has supplied the
newspapers with a wealth of material.
But the feminine heart is not wounded
with these pointed darts any longer,
for the bonnet makes its appearance as
regularly as Easter. The gay costumes
which suddenly bloom at the close OF
Lent are more or less symbolic OF the
casting off of sack cloth which has been
metaphorically donned during the sea-
son of penitence.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

The recent cold weather has given
a black eye to the peach crop, from re-
ports, in many parts of the country.
The blossoms in this latitude are hard
ly open enough to endanger the gen
eral crop yet. The pear trees are not
quite out, but the Abundance plum
was in full bloom.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE rain of Wednesday was followed
by another shower on Thursday and a
thunder storm with hail in some places
Thursday night. The mercury was up
between 20 and 800 several days last
week. Friday the wind changed to
west, with cooler weather and ice Sat-
urday morning followed by colder freez-
ing weather Monday and yesterday the
murcury dropping to 2O0.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

IN sending out the list of Jurymen
last week for Kent county the name of
Geo. d. Collins of this town does not
appear. This was evidently an error
in copying, as Mr.. Collins has received
a notice of his commission or appoint
ment as one of the members of the
Grand Jury for Duck Greek Hundred.
The selection of Mr.. Collins is evil
dently fit one, as in the discharge of
his Official obligation he will un-
doubtedly have regard to preserving
the law rather than protecting the law
breaker.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

MORE oats and clover seed have
been sowed this spring than for several
years. Glover seed last spring sold for
$40 per bushel, but the price this year
has beed about $3.50. The severe freeze
this week must have been disastrous
on the seed that had germinated. The
papers as far south as Florida speak of
the disastrous effects of the freeze.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE horse of Denney's mill wagon
rubbed his bride off yesterday on
lower Main street, and taking
fright, plunged into the plows at
Boyer's warehouse. This, and coming
in contact with a tree, tore him loose
by demolishing the shafting, the ami
NAL fortunately escaping with slight
injury.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

"AFTERNOoN TEA" - The latest
church novelty. On Thursday after
noon, beginning at o'clock, the Ia
dies of the congregation will give an
Afternoon Tea" to the public, at the
Episcopal RectOry. All are cordially
invited to be present, but everyone
who accepts the invitation is expected
to bring 25 cents to be spent in the
purchase of mating for st. Peters
Chapel.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE Presbyterian Church stands
about half way between two arc lights,
rendering the streets somewhat shad-
Owy there abouts of dark nights. An
incandescent light, which will remedy
the matter, will be asked for.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

A Mt. VERNON street man was ad.
monished by the frosty air on his way
home from the entertainment Monday
night to provide against frozen pipes,
which he did by cutting off the water.
A professional man, interested in
peaches and cOgnizant of the low tenn
perature yesterday morning, was
asked if the peach crop was hurt. His
reply was Enthusiastically laconic -
II can tell you better next October"
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

UNION CHURCH, has been set off from
Appoquinimink Circuit, leaving the lat
ter, as a measure of peace, to consist
of Friendship and Smyrna Landing
Union will be united with Townsend
charge. After next Sunday Friend
ship will have preaching every sunday
morning.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

LosT.-In Smyrna, March 10Th, a
plain gold breast pin. A liberal re-
ward if left at this office. I
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

LEWIS & WHEATMAN's store and
shops, are receiving a new coat of
paint.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

The frame of the Geo. w. Taylor
machine shop, near the depot, will be
ready to raise tomorrow.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

BRINToN's ice house, at the mill
pond, has been torn down and the
lumber and bricks piled up. There
has been ice in only two winters out
of the six or eight it has been standing,
to fill it.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

SUNDAY, had it been a bright instead
of a cold drippy day, would doubtless
have exhibited large bloom of Easter
bonnets. The reason for the stay at
homes was very naturally explained.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
TUESDAY.

The report of the Board of Stewards,
showed receipts for conference claim
ants amounting to $7,495, which was
$3.50 less than last year.
John H. Beauchamp and Henry G.
Budd were admitted on trial
The transfer of the Rev. Isaac Jewell
from Wilmington Conference to Yer
mont Conference, and of the Rev. TIE.
Diverty from Vermont Conference was
announced.
After the transaction of some routine
business final adjournment occurred.
The bishop began reading the ap.
pointments at LOS O'Clock. They are
as follows:
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

SoME twenty years ago some of our
farmers went into the business of rails
ing asparagus, but presumably with
no decided success, as for ten or more
years but little has been shipped from
this section to the northern markets.
There is about to be repewal of the
culture with the hope of proGting from
past experience, and the advantages
that are offered in improved varieties
Robert Hill, J. B. FAIRIES, James and
Levi Anthony are leading off in this
business this spring,-between one and
two acres-with additions probably an
other year,and expect to have a partial
crop In three years from the planting.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
FIRE
INSURANCE

PLACED IN STRONG MUTUAL AND STOCK Coup,r
FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co, WTTMTNnno,.
NEW CASTLE co. MUTUAL FIRE ms. CO. WTTM1MEn1OON
ETNA FIRE INSURANCE co., HARTFORn COIN 1UN
UNION FIRE INSURANCE co, PHTTh M mr. rDJN GUMN
SOUTHERN FIRE INSURANCE co., NEW ORTP1NHa
~ ROBERT L. CUMMINs Agent. Smyrna. Do,
FIRE
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE invitation extended to Will
mington Conference to hold its next
session In Smyrna was accepted, and
one year hence we shall have this
large and interesting body soiournine
with us for a week. The receptio1
will doubtless be as cordial as the in.
vitation was sincere and unanimous.
The last Conference held in Smvrna
was in 1875. This will make 20 wears
between the two, but seems not near
80 long to many who participated in it.
Il is something of a coincidence thar
Salisbury and Smyrna should thus run
together, that Is. that the former town
preceded Smyrna by year, being held
there in IA and coming to US the nsxt
spring. Nothing now remains but for
as to Obrush upp and get ready to re-
ceiVe our clerical guests.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

AT the official meeting in St. Peters
Episcopal Church Monday afternoon
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Senior Warden, D.
J. Cummins; Junior Warden, Robert
Hill; Vestrymen, Jno. B. Webb, VIM.
Polk Cummins, w. H. Janney and
William +. Dunn.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

OSCAR FISHER bought a lot of
Columbian and other stamps as samples
last week to send to friend in Ger
many.
SHAD began to come along lively
last week until the stormy, cold
weather, which drove them back to
deep water. A few however have been
caught.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28
Smyrna and Vicinity.

NEW stock spring clothing at Edw.
G.Walls. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

Two vessels are unloading material
for the phosphate factory of the Trans
pOrtatiOn company at Smyrna Land
ing. They will reload with the manu-
factured phosphate.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE thermometer stood 23othis morn
ing, against 2O' yesterday morning,
with a searching frost everywhere.
The result will be better known after a
few days of milder weather.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

THE Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet Tuesday evening, April 3, at the
residence of Mrs. Lydia Mcdowell.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

r. H. CUMNIINs, t"Meadow Lawn,
in the Alley, is having some nice wire
fence put up by Lewes & Wheatman.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

Il. L. CUMMINs gives notice else
where of the agency of several strong
mutual and stock companies.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

DEHoRNERs, for cutting, off the
sharp horns of cattle are claiming the
attention of farmers. Boyer & Co., are
selling them.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

University, and DIR. F. J. Wagner, of
Morgan College, Baltimore. At night
the missionary anniversary was held,
and DIR. ]. o. Peck, missionary secre-
tary, made an address.
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

You should see the new and attrac-
tive styles in the spring stock of cloth
ting, hats, furnishing goods, neck wear,
&C., at Edw. G. Walls. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-03-28

PROF. F. D. CHESTER, of Delaware
College will deliver a lecture for the
benefit of the members of Smyrna
Grange on Saturday afternoon, on
Insecticides and spraying.