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Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
PennSYlVania Tours to the
South

PennSYlVania Tours to the
South.
For several seasons past the announce
ment of Pennsylvania Railroad Company s
Tours to the South has been looked for
with interest, and the pleasant anticipations
of those who participated in them have
been more than realized. For the present
early autumn, announcement is made of
two personally tours from New
York to the mountains of Maryland and
Virginia and the two most prominent cities
of the upper South. The specific points
covered by these tours are Gettys-
burg, Blue Mountain, Luray Caverns,
Natural Bridge, the GrOttoes Ofthe Shenan-
doah, and the cities of Richmond and
Washington.
1t would be difficult to plan four or
ten days which would embrace a more
interesting group of places, as every one of
them has an individual interest that cannot
fail to enlist wide and favorable attention.
The scenery of the entite route is picture
sque and attractive; and the season is
timed so as to present the scenic beauties in
their best form.
These tours will leave New York and
Philadelphia on September Is and %, and
the members Of the party will travel in
special trains of parlOr cars provided ex-
clusively for their use. The entire round
trip covers period of ten DAYS, and ex-
cursion tickets including. all travelling ex.
penses, will be sold from New York al
S55 and Philadelphia S53.
For itineraries containing complete i'm.
formation as to routes, special train service
descriptive notes, &c, apply to or address
Tourist Agent, 1876 Broadway, N. Y, OF
Broad street Station, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE business boom that was to occur
according to the Ervy EUsning, i'm
mediately after the passage of the tariff
BILL has not reached a point visible
from Wilmington. A reporter of the
Aorntno Nea0s visited several of the
largest manufacturing establishments
along the river front Monday and made
special inquiry at the Offices of the
works visited as to the business out
Look. In none of these Offices was he
soid OF any assuring changes in the
business situation. 1t would be a great
qualification to know such statements
ware true,and a revival of''good times,i
reading over the whole country.
D'adssreet's review shows slight im.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE denomination of Congressman
David B. Culberson by the Democrats
of the Fourth Congression District of
Texas, Saturday, was one of the most
remarkable victories of its kind on
record. Five thousand six hundred
times were ballots taken before his
rivals abandoned the field and left him
the laurels of the contest.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
ceon County Fair at 11llston.

REDUCED RATES VIA PHILADELPHIA, WILL
MNGToN AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
The success which has attended this ex-
hibltion during previous years should
arouse sufficient enthusiasm TO draw even
a larger gathering this year than ever be-
fore. The management, encouraged by
the great success of last season, has again
offered every inducement to both the ex-
hibitOr and visitor. Many new and live
attractions have been gathered for the pro-
gramme, such us trick horses, balloon as
tensions and parachute drops. These are
in addition to the running and trotting
races, which are as usual, the chiefenliven-
ment of the occasion.
For the accommodation of visitors to the
fair the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad will sell excursion
tickets from many points on its divisions
and subdivisions at greatly reduced rates.
which will include admission to the
grounds. Fair days include September 4,
8, 9 and Z, and tickets will be sold on those
days, good to return until the Sth. A spe-
cial train will leave Elzton for Whining
ton COB P. NJ. on September s, 6, and 7.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
What it has Come To.

1t was carrying things IA good ways
for a staid community like this, (but a
natural result in any community of
giving way to a craZe) for a number of
youths TO engage in a Sunday game of
baseball, as was the case last Sunday
They met in the lot adjoining the
Presbyterian cemetery over the pond,
and could be heard plainly at times by
persons on the south side of the town.
The latter thought at the first out
burst there was a serious accident
somebody drowning, or something of
the kind.
1t was regular game of nine on a
side-clerks against a scrub nine, regu-
larly batted and scored to the usual
number of innings, the clerks winning.
1t is to the credit of the regular team
to say that none of them were in it.
The complete score, with the names OF
the participants, would be a novelty,
but we haven't all the data. The
players and witnesses numbered about
fifty persons, occupying about the
usual time for a game. The most OF
these may have been of the class who
avoid associations that wOuld make
them better boys and men, but some Of
them were sons of parents who desire
their boys to attend Sunday school ,and
probably thought they were there.
1t is also said by persons who are
conversant with the habits of a certain
class of youths, that the banks of the
mill pond is favorite place for them
to resort to play cards for stakes
Doubtless such persons know they ar,
breaking a statute law, and to war;
them against further violation we pub
lish the law relating thereto
| Chapter l3l, Sec. 4, Revised code, laws of Della
| ware. declares that if any number OF person
| shall assemble 10 game play or dance on tn
| Sabbath day and shall engage, or assist in an,
| such game, play or dance, every such persOl
shall be fined four dollars, and on failing TO pa
such fine and costs shall be imprisoned (nOt ex
| eeedng twenty four hOurs) Any justice of IN
| peace of the county shall have jurisdiction an
| eognizance of the offences mentioned III thi
| section"
This law was violated last Sunday
Prudence would suggest complianc
hereafter.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
A Notable Feature of the Delaware
State Fair.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. u, SET APART AS
POLITICIANS DAY.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. u, SET APART AS
POLITICIANS DAY.
Every day at the Fair will be rich
in attractions. The exhibits promise
to be larger than ever before. The
race list is the best ever offered by the
Association, and one of the Special
Attractions, "Clark's Combination" is
unexcelled. To make all more COM
plete, Wednesday. Sept. 18th, has been
set apart as Politicians Day, in order
that politicians from all over this
State shall have at least one opportu-
nifty to meet together. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY expected that the various can
didates will be present. Perhaps, dur
ing the whole campaign no other occa-
sion will offer the same advantages for
seeing SO many political leaders in one
day. Undoubtedly, the contest this
fall between the two great political
parties of this State, will be hard
fought one. Every politician knows
his opportunity when he sees it, hence.
Politicians Day, at the Fair, will wit
ness a host of political leaders gath
cred from every county in this State.
Special rates to the Fair, offered by all
railroads. Teams will be admitted to
the grounds free.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE dry, warm weather of the past
week had the tendency to bunch the
tomatoes up, so to speak, in a briefer
space than desired. The Gamers have
rule not to receive on Saturday clean
ing up their yards on that day, which
made Friday heavy day with them.
In fact the receipts were heavier at the
factory of John H. Hoffecker than ever
before-3,724 baskets-the number of
cans sealed on Saturday being $4,000.
Chas. Osborn, near the depot and Coun-
selman at the Landing had large re-
ceipts, but were somewhat short of
these figures.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

MARK SCOUT, at Smyrna Landing,
has a Spanish chestnut tree ten or
twelve years old that is acting in an
ambitious way, as if trying lin obedi-
ence to the spirit manifested there) to
show what the Landing can do this
year. 1t bloOmed out as did the other
chestnut trees two months ago, fol-
lowed by a setting of we'll formed
burs. Now the growth above these Is
blOssoming out again as if intended to
duplicate the crop but it evidently
hasn't taken in the katydid's prophesy
of an early frost.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Sept. 5, 1894,

THE "TLMEs" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor. r. d. HOFFEcKER, JR., sssstan
editor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS--sUBscRIPTIoN- year, strictly in ad
vance, sl.5O; 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 a line for the frstinsertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discountmade to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The New York papers state that the
city has gone base ball mad and the
Baltimore papers yesterday recorded
the attendance of over 10000 people
there to witness a game. Delaware
seems not alone in the infatuation.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The New York Times estimates that
there are now over 1000 buyers in that
city representing every line of trade as
is usual for the fall trade, and that the
influx is the direct result of the Tariff
adjustment. Confidence it says, ex-
presses the business tone of the coun-
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
Democratic State Central Committ,

Democratic State Central Committee
New Castle county, L. Irving Handy,
Peter J. Ford, Peter L. Cooper, Jr..
John Biggs. Kent-Dr. r. Y. Watson
William G.. Hill, Hezekiah Harrington,
E. p. Stacy, Thomas ID. Burton. Sus.
sex-Dr. r. G. Ellegood. DR.. d. l..
Mustard, w. T. Records, +. w.
Houston, w. w. Morris.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
Base Ball Picle-Ups.
Hallman has his eye on the ball.

Hallman has his eye on the ball.
Dover plays here to-day.
Ten out eleven games for Smyrna does
not sound bad.
Smyrna goes to Dover on Friday.
Rutherford has returned from visit to
relatives in Philadelphia.
The Morning Ne,0s has the following
1.-THE largest crowd that has gathered to
see game of base ball in Wilmington this
season was in attendance at the Rock ford
Dover game on Saturday. The grand
stand and the bleachers we're packed and
many were standing 1t is estimated that
about l4OO people were present. The
crowd was very enthusiastic and applauded
every good play, but good order prevailed.
Both teams played well but the Dover
team was defeated by a score Of 6 to2.
The Y. NJ. G. A., of Wilmington, and
Dover played at Riverside Monday after
noon before about 600 people. The home
team was no match for the visitors and
was defeated by score Oft to 8.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE smoky, dense atmosphere was
so heavy on the river last week that no
lights could be seen in any direction
from Bombay Hook, after Wednesday.
This condition of the atmosphere seems
to have prevailed over the whole coun-
try, doubtless aided by the forest fires
that have prevailed in the eastern,
middle and western States. The smell
was perceptible to delicate nasal organs
and one woman at least, on Main
street, thought she could detect fine
particles in sweeping, that fell as does
cosmic dust.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

REV. Mr.. STENGLE will preach the
two following Sunday Mornings on
subjects of momentous interest at this
time, considering the lax condition of
morals in the community following the
summer designations, that should claim
the cooperation of all his congregation
who desire moral and religious pro-
prieties. His subject next Sunday
morning will be, The duty of the
Church to the Young" and the follow
ing Sunday, THE duty of the Young
to the Church."
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

w. G. PIERCE & Co., whose adver-
tisement of high grade Norman Bone
Fertilizers-Norman Bone Phosphate,
ground bone, bone meal-which has
been before our farmers continuously
in these columns this season, is still the
claimant for public favor, as it has been
in the past. Mr.. Pierce finds that
those who have made thorough test
of high grade goods. do not as a rule,
like to fall back to other qualities.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
The Forest Fires.
AN APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE BY THE
TERRIBLE FIRES IN MINNESOTA,
MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN.

AN AffALL1NG LOSS OF LIFE BY THE
TERRIBLE FIRES IN MINNESOTA,
MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN,.
Reports to the Chicago Tribune from
the portions of Minnesota, Michigan
and Wisconsin in which the forest
fires are now raging show that the con-
ditiOn of affairs there is more than ter
rible. The loss of property at a low
estimate, has already reacL ed $12,0OO,-
600, not including the standing timber
that has been destroyed, but even
worse is the loss of life, which it is
feared, will reach as high as 1000.
Nearly 400 cases of persons having
perished have already been received,
while the reports as they continue to
come in are increasing the list. The
best information is that about 20 towns
have already been destroyed, driving
thousands of families from their homes
in the face of the flames.
MORE THAN 500 DEAD.
The Herald summarizes as follows
Six towns wiped out, and more than
500 dead is the record made by the
forest fire in Minnesota in the last "a
hours. In addition several hundred
are missing, while from $50 TO 200 peo-
pie are scattered on farms throughout
the district burned over. The loss of
money will be in the millions and the
loss of life will not be definitely known
for some days, if ever. The relief
trains carried supplies sent out from
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and the
Minnesota towns and the sufferers are
being handsomely cared for at Pine
City and other points.
EQUALLED ONLY BY JoHNsTowN.
The Record summarizes as follows :
! Western Minnesota has suffered in the
last "a hours from a horror never
equalled in this country, except at
JOhnstown, Pa, May 31st, 1889. Near
| ly 400 persons are known to be dead
over $l2,OOO,000 worth of property Is
destroyed, and hundreds of families
are helpless in Pine City and adjoin-
ing counties.
Reports received late Monday night
indicate that the death list will exceed
the number given above and may not
fall short of 1000.
FIVE HUNDRED TO A THOUSAND.
The Times estimates at least SOC
dead as follows: Hinckley, 271; Sand.
stone, n; Sandstone Junction, %;
POkegama, %; skunk Lake, 30; Pine
town, -; Mission Creek, 8; Partridge
8; Kettle River Junction, 6; Cleart0n
3; Rutlege. 2; miscellaneous, 80.
The Inter- Ocean says that 500 are
dead and the total may reach a thous.
and.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
MUSIC LESSONS.

MRS. MARION COVERDALE will give lessons
in Instrumental Music and solicits the patronage
of the public. Terms, $500 per quarter. Resi-
dence, Market Street, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The Prohibitionists of this county
will hold their County Convention at
Dover on Monday, 10th inst, to make
out their County ticket. The Demo
Gratis hold their Convention for the
same purpose the next day, Tuesday,
l1th, and the Republicans the day fol-
lowing, Wednesday, 18th.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The preparation of pension vouchers
will be facilitated in the future by the
law passed at the recent session of
Congress, which authorizes fourth
class" postmasters to take soldiers aft.
davit. This is of little advantage in
cities and towns, where there are many
notaries and magistrates, but it will be
a great convenience to the pensioned
soldiers living in the country, who can
now go to the village postmaster.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
Dwelling for Rent.

Having decided to retain my residence in Ok
ford. Md, through the winter offer the house
recently occupied by me as District Parsonage, ON
Mt Vernon street, Smyrna, for rent. For infOr-
nation. apply to l.. NJ. PRICE. on Mt. Vernon
Street.
ALFRED SMITH.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The Wyoming Club came here Monday
and was defeated by the home club. Cum
minis made the first three-bagger on the
new grounds. The Wyoming boys could
not make their bats connect with Hall
mans curves. Score:
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
NOTICE.

The Directors of Smyrna Public Schools will
receive bids for % tons (Or more if wanted) Le-
high Stove Coal Said bids TO be opened on
Wednesday, Sept. 5lh, 1894.
EN- FOWLER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE w. c. T. U. devotional meeting
held at Mrs. DR.. Swinney's Monday
afternoon, Sept. 8, was very helpful,
from the presence, and wise counsel of
Mrs. Eliza G. Swinney, of Shiloh, New
Jersey, who recently passed her SOth
birthday. SUPT.
Smyrna, Sept. 4.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

MOST every evening last week
sometime after darkness had shut in.
the 'pete" of the reed bird could be
heard some distance above head. These
birds always migrate at night, and last
week they we're thick and dark. The
peculiar notes of the splover were also
heard. No one knows when the rail-
bird moves. They may be thick on a
marsh one day, and the next not sin
gle one Is to be found.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

Irving w. Larrimore, physical director
Of 7. M. O. A., Des Moines, Iowa. says he
can conscientiously recommend Chamber
lain's Pain Balm to athletes, gymnasts, BIZ
cyclists, foot ball players and the profession
in general for bruises, sprains and disloca-
tions; also for soreness and stiffness of the
muscles. When applied before the parts
become swollen it will effect a cure in one
half the time usually required For sale
by j, w. Clifton, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

WE give an account on our first page
of a wonderful bean grown in Mexico,
that acts as though possessed of animal
life-jumping, pulsating &c. A. E.
Jardine has specimen of them at the
Transportation office. A. Lee Cum
Minis, while over on the Eastern Shore
last week came across them in posses
sion of a man, and purchased them as
q curiosity.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

FRANK BAILEY has made a big re-
duction in the price of his pumps. If
you are in need of one you will save
money by giving him a call. He
allows no commission to we'll diggers
but gives it to the buyer. He is also
selling lumber, bricks, lime, &C., at
prices to conform with the times. T2
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

BOYER & Co., concluding that the
"base ball fever is now over" calls at
tention to their stock of harroWs, drills,
wagons, carriages &c.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

SOME of our farmers commenced fod-
der saving last week. 1t is generally
in excellent condition.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

LISTERS High Grade Fertilizers is
again placed before the public by
Messrs. Cummins & Cosgriff.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The ringing of the school bell on
Monday was welcome sound to par
ents. Like most other people unem-
ployed for a long time, children are
found to grow to seed of undesirable
quality. The school books and dis
ciplin calls them back to right thoughts
and more hopeful department. The
remark of DIR. Holmes, that ut is not
so much where person is as the d.
rectiOn he is going, "that characterizes
thefuture of many besides the school
boy.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

"ENGLIsH SWELL COMPANY" is the
name of troupe that will appear at
the Opera House on the 18th inst.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE business meeting of the Presby-
terian Y. P. s. G. E. tonight at the
residence of Mrs. H. D. Boyer. Mem
bers please remember.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

Graduates from Goldey's CONNER
cial and Short Hand College, Whining
ton, Del, have no trouble in securing
good positions. See advertisement and
write for catalogue.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

Miss saba WHITEFoRD, a young
tragedienne, supported by Mr.. Max
Van Witzel and a company of players,
will perform at the Opera House on
the evening of Friday, Sept. 14th. She
will give her portrayal of Juliet in
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet"
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

RIBBONS, Gloves, Mems half hose,
Ladies' Fine Hosiery at correct prices,
to be found at l.. A. Cottons'.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

MCCOY & BROWN call attention to a
new stock of goods-underwear to take
the place OF gauze, all kinds of furnish
ing goods, and wooden suits.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

ABOUT $4,000 gallons of water are
being pumped up at the water station
for daily use, varied somewhat by the
condition of the weather-falling off
few thousand gallons when the streets
do not need sprinkling. Considerable
more is being used while the sewer
main is being laid for settling the dirt
by fushing,-117,000 gallons being
pumped for use one day last week.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

Now the political editor is busy writ
ing efusive articles praising the can
didate of his party. After election the
candidate, even if successful, will vigor-
Ously kick mot physically but literally
the editor who did so much for him.
Such is political life!
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

SHARES of bank and other stocks are
advertised at public sale on the 17th
i0ofonf
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
Wyoming. OOOOOOIOO-i 3 {
Smyrna ........... 4 7 0x--l3 II 3

Earned runs--Smyrna, 7. Two base hits-Fer-
gusOn, Radcliffe. Three base hit-Cummins.
Stolen bases-Smyrna, 8. Struck out-by Faulk-
ner 5; by Hallman 8. Double piays-Halman
Mcguire Cummins, Faulkner, COrt. Umpire
FAIRIES. Time, l.50.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

LAST, was somewhat of an off week
with our base ball club, only one game,
but it is to be made up this, game be-
ing scheduled for about every day.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THERE has been a slight turn around
with the local phosphate salesmen-
Eben Lurty, who has been with L. NJ.
Price for several years now being with
w. q. Pierce, and George Cole, who
has been engaged with the latter, now
salesman for the Transportation Com
pany. Mariner M. Beckett is attend
ing to the Office work of Mr.. Price.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

OUR 25-cent Scissors are guaranteed
to be as good as any 50-cent ones on
the market. We exchange all scissors
that do not give satisfaction. L. A
Cotton. 81
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

The Heptasophs had DO assessment
for August, fact appreciated by the
policy holders. Last year there were
two months in this association in which
assessments were passed over without
being called, and it possibly may be so
this.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

THE preachers Meeting"-the
Methodist preachers of this vicinity
re-assembled Monday. The subject for
discussion was "The Use of the Presid-
ing Eldership."
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
AHOTICE.

NOTICE.
IN Notice is hereby given that we, John W.
Clifton and Clarence B. Raymond, trading as
Clifton & Raymond, of the town of Smyrna, in
Kent County and the State of Delaware, intend
TO make application to the Court of General Ses-
sions of the Peace of the State of Delaware, tn
and for Kent County, on Monday, the ifteenat
day of October, A. d. 1894, then to be holden in
Dover, for license to sell intoxicating liquors
as Druggist, in quantities not greater than one
quart, by order OF prescription of a regular
practicing physician, at the house or place of
business situated in the United school Districts
Nos. 8. n, 5 and l07, in Kent County aforesaid
and located on the northwest corner Of Main and
Commerce streets, in the town OF Smyrna afore-
said and the names of the freehOlders and re-
spectacle citizens recommending the same are
Wilson T. Cavender James Williams,
John COsgriff, Robert Hill
VIM. AShcrRft, w. A. WinfOrd,
A. Lee Cummins, ] C. StOckly,
A. +. Jardine, John G. Bailey,
N. +. Wilds, VIM. Polk Cummins.
CLIFTON & RAYMOND.
Smyrna Del. Sept T. 1894
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05
New Goods
are arriving
-almOst every day,

and the Styles and Prices will compare faUOy06y
1Oith those to be found 0ny1OItere
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

LADIES Night Dresses, so, 60, 75
cents and up; Corset Covers 25c and
up. L. A. Cotton.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

LABOR DAY"-Monday, was OBJ
served only by the banks. Those who
sought entrance to find the doors firmly
closed, just couldn't understand it in
all instances.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

A business meeting of the Womans'
Christian Temperance Union will be
held at Mrs. J. Z. Hudson's this even
ing at 7.30 o'clock. 1t is requested
that there be full attendance. SEC.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-05

NEXT Saturday will be primary"
day for both political parties, each will
elect delegates to their respective
County Conventions to make out the
County ticket. Duck Creek hundred
has been free from any political pres
sure, but Kenton has had it on for
some months. and will feel mon
strous relief when Saturday is passed.