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Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
The nexL game was pIaved with the

The next game was played with the
{. A. C., of New Castle. 1t was unfor.
tunate that rain called a halt. for Man
ager Armstrong; team VISA gettjny
down to hard work and were in fair
condition to win the game. SMYRNA
was crippled badly in the first inning
when they allowed four runs to get in
rms was very discouraging, but the
smyrna club with renewed effort picked
up and in the seventh inning had
caught on to Leach and were batting
him freely, making three runs. WITH
the exception of the first inning. Smvr.
ma put up strong game, Hess Ditch.
ing being very effective.
The Wilmington papers made
miserable botch of the score, and we
give it in full with corrections As far
as the calling of the game at that time
1t was entirely unnecessary. With the
score 4 to g, one man on base and Las
sell, the heavy hitter, at the plate
mere was every reason to suppose
that something could be ACCOMPLISHED
smyrna can beat the c. A. C. and prove
1t. Following is the seven inning score
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
MOrtuary.

Death removed last week two of our
oldest men in the persons of Abel j.
Porter and Thomas James, both mem
bers of the M. E. Church.
PORTER.
The death of Mr.. Porter was on
Tuesday night, 81 ult., after an illness
of some ten days in the 81st year of his
age. Mr.. Porter was a quiet, inof-
fensive citizen, resident of the town
only since he quit farming ten or
twelve years ago. Previous to that
time he had lived near Green Spring.
He lost his wife, valuable woman, on
whom he strongly relied, four years
ago. His remains were inferred in
GlenwOOd cemetery on Friday. He
leaves three children, John T. Porter,
a successful merchant in Scranton, Pa,
Mrs. Thomas Price ard Miss Elizabeth
Porter, of this town.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THE event of last night was the total
eclipse of the moon. It was a clear,
beautiful night, but the time of obscur-
alton at an unreasonable hour for the
most of people to watch it. The
eclipse began about IL o'clock. At 6
minutes after midnight she reached the
point of totality, continuing thus until
AZ minutes after one O'Clock, the last
shadow disappearing just before three
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

In recent letter to the manufactur-
ers Mr. w. F. Benjamin, editor of the
spectator, Rushford, n. Y, says: at
may be a pleasure to you to know the
high esteem in which 0hamberlain's
medicines are held by the people of
your own State, where they MIST be
best known. An aunt of mine, who
resides at Dexter, Iowa, was about to
visit me 4 few years since, and before
leaving home wrote me, asking if they
were sold here, stating ifthey were not
she would bring o quantity with her,
8s she did not like to be without them"
The medicines referred to are Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, famous for
its cures Of colds and Group; Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm for rheumatism, lame
back, pains in the side and chest, and
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy for bowel complaint.
These medicines haye been in constant
use in Iowa for almost a qnarieF OF
century. The people haye' learned that
they are articles of great worth and
merit, and unequaled by any other.
They are for sale here by Clifton &
Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

SENATOR BRICE is again the undis-
'puted Boss of the Ohio Democracy, and
is handsomely endorsed in the platform
along with Grover Cleveland. His own
eulOgy of the President was a virtual
declaration in favor of a third term.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THE street down in "WhOpping" has
been in a bad condition and growing
worse, as manifested in the broken
pavements. The attendants of Bethel
A. M. e. Church must have been pain
fully aware of this fact. By order of
the Town authorities the pavement is
being made good down to Monrovia
street, and the gutter likewise in front
bricked to prevent holes and carry off
waste water.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

the riding Ofbicycles without bell thereon. on
any street, lane or alley, is hereby forbidden.
Section And, be it further ordained, that the
Ilulng Oh blcycle on any pavement or sidewalk
on any street, in the town OfSmyrna is forbidden
Section Amy person or persons violating any
provision OF this ordinance shall upon conviction
thereOt before any Justice of the Peace of the
town, pay fine of s. and cost of suit for first
offence, and S. for each subsequent offence
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

Business practice from the start is
the splendid new departure at Goldey
Wilmington (Del.) Commercial and
shorthand College. If looking for a
good place to attend school send for its
magnificent catalogue. 73
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The Independent Cornet Band
lcolored) leave this afternoon. dressed
in new uniforms, for Wilmington
where they will join the Odd Fellows
excursion to Atlantic City. Their uni
forms were purchased in Philadelpbia
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
NOTICE.

7'HE Board of Town Commissioners of the
Town of smyrna will receive bids for the
supply of Coal for the Water Works Electric Light
Alderman's Office and Hose Room, for one wear.
from the 18th of September, 1895 Specified as
follows:
Best quality of Lykens Valley Pea Coal. for
Water Works and Electric Light per ton
Best quality of Lehgh Stove Coal for Alder
mans Office and Hose Room, per ton.
Coal to be delivered at Smyrna DepOt or
Smyrna Landing
The same to be opened on the lllh day of SEP
By order of the Board.
II. d BOYER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

MONDAY was Labor Day-a legal
holiday-but observed as such only by
the banks. 1t was the day the schools
land nothing for the past two months
has been more interesting in our streets
than the groups of neatly clad children
with books and satchels on Monday
morning on their way to the school
house) commenced the new scholastic
year, and all other trades kept right
along at their occupations.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
Our Town COuncil--What They Are
Doing.

OuT lOWn COunCIl-s WnaI Iney Are
Doing.
Meeting called to order last Wednes.
day evening with President Hoffecker
in the chair and all members present
except w. A. FAIRIES.
On motion the following bills were
allowed ]. G. Robinson, coal, $50. 40.
]. g. Armstrong, board of workmen.
$3.50; George Wortenberry, work on
cutters, $12.75; David Clayton, work
on cutters, $l2.75.
On motion the secretary was author.
iyed to advertise in the SMYRNA TIMES
for bids for coal. The contract, which
will be found elsewhere, calls for :
years supply delivered at either SmvTf
ha ianding or the P. w. & B. Station
The Pr, Moore bicycle Ordinance
came up for its fnal reading and passeS
unanimously. For the benefit of thoaa
who have not become acquainted VIII
the law, we publish same again
seetion i.-Re It ordained by the Town Com
missi9ner8 Of the Town of Smyrna ,bSras bHil-
eoacqrring therein, chat the riding az SieInos
without displaying D lighted lafnp tbereSSs BI,
Is hereby forbidden. '''''i SSzrk
Section 2.-And, further be it ordained -,
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

SHERIFF Shaw went to Woodland
Beach Monday morning and put Mott
and Otis and Jake Maxwell under
arrest fQr running the beach amuse.
ments, such as the carrousel, toboggon
slide and the like, without a license.
Tie fine for violating this law is verv
heavy, which they were compelled To
pay before they were released
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

b. i. HARDEsTY has opened his new
place OF business on Main street and he
intends 10 offer line Of furniture that
VIII please all. Mr.. HaEGesly is also a
funeral director and and embalmer. he
sides being neat upholsterer. Citizens
needing things in his line should give
him call befoie going eIseyhere.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

IT has been about nine years since
an earthquake visited this section
previous to that of Sunday morning,
neither being disturbing, but the seis-
mic disturbance of nine wears ago
would have been more decided had il
been in the quiet part of the day instead
of the afternoon,
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

SATURDAY gave us the promise of q
thunder shower, but only few drops of
rain fell. The absence of enough rain
SINCE the first part of July has pre-
vented fallOw plowing, and now we are
within month of wheat seeding time
and scarcely Il furEOw of the faIlow
turned.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

disputes between nations shall be
settled in courts of peace and not by
the roar of cannon and waste of blood" !"
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrns
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TIMES is an Independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the.tOwn it represents and the
State of which it is 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.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S per annum. 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
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
isthe 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 semiannual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

TIE catalogue of the State Colle0e
for COlored Students is received. H.
contains views of the college. presi-
dents house, and the Workroom. Last
year the school had males and 8 fe-
males in the sophomore class, 7 males
and females in the freshman class. 9
males and female in the preparatory
class. The next term begins Oct. /.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

Earned runs, Smyrna p Two-base hits Hess
L. i-a92eI, 3S Mcguire Struck out by Hess 3 Mullin
:; haIey !. stolen bases, Watterson 1 LasSeIi >
Messenger ,, Wilt Mcguire, Haley p SbinraI
SrIer' 5dif q Double play Baker to Person Base on
nal7 rg, Oh Hess j OF Haley .; off Mulin 3. Wild
plre' W. c. Warren. Time, hours - III
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
DEATHS.

DEATHS.
GOLDSBOROUGH Lizzie, the daughter of Jobr
Goldsborough, died August 10th, aged 4 wears
months and p days 'e"lS
A precious one from us has gone.
voice we loved is still.
A place is vacant in our homo
That never can be filled
Tod In his wisdom, has recalled
The love his boon has given.
And though her body Slumbers here
Her soul is safe in heaven
HER UNCLE.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
Base Ball.

GAMES PLAYED HERE AND ELSEWHERE
The Bridgeton ECening NeaOs of Sat
urday, August 31st ult, has the follow
ing to say under the heading entitled
Our Delaware Friends":
when it comes to a question of
pretty women, peaches or politicians.
time without memory our little neigh
Dor across the bay has been IN position
to give all comers an argument. They
seem to know just how to produce the
crop and market It, and no doubt con.
tlnued success in these things has bred
just little egOtism But as pride
gOeth before a fall, our dear friends. we
know you are on dangerous ground.
You have made a mistake; you did not
plant the right seed; your crop did not
grow big enough, and you have picked
1t before it was ripe. They are prema-
lures and you did not know it. Your
ball team did not stay on the vine long
enough. 1t is too late now for another
crop this year. If we car, we will come
over to Smyrna one day and show Won
the fruit we grow. You will then be
able to see what a genuine base ball
team is like when it is properly grown
and seasoned"
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

DAVID STUBBs will sell at public sale
at the residence of the Martha Stubbs.
corner of Mt. Vernon and Pearl streets,
on to-marrow, Thursday afternoon, at
2 O'Clock, lot of household goods. etc,
The house will be for rent, with i'm.
mediate possession.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

GEORGE +. Brown who has been
connected with Colgate & Co, soap
manufacturers. has been reclaimed bg
the Farrell Safe Company and accepted
a position as salesman. The former
was a good firm but Mr.. Brown has
peculiar adaptations for the safe busi-
ness and the company in wanting him
back is but compliment 10 his energy
and experience in the sale of same.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
LADIES WRAPS.

Ladies' and Children's light
weight Wraps are now in sea-
son. Don't forget we are
headquarters for this line Of
goods, and at correct prices.
Remember, this is a genu-
inc Bargain Sale, and will
only last until Sept. 2oth.
Cash will be expected for all
sales at above prices.
Come early! Come early
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

A workman from the organ factory
OF G. s. Haskell, philadelphia, (the
builder Of the organ Of the M. E.
church, is now overhauliug and tuning
it, and will complete his work TO-DAY
The water motor has been ia q
deranged state for several SUNDAYS.
and the congregation no less than the
organist will be pleased at the read.
justment of the instrument.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
MGgGar { Som.

The prices quoted below
are lower than the same goods
can be bought at the manufac-
turers, and will only be offered
at these prices until Sept. 20.
500 yards Of Outing Flannel at
cts from s and 10 cts.
Domestic Lawns, at 3 cts. from
5 and &c.
Lawns and Challies. at Die
from sc.
Paris PHsse, at &c, from s and
10c.
Royal Plaisse, at 10c. from lGc.
Dimities and Irish Lawns. at
Sc, from 12Ic.
French Percalles, at IOc. from
II and 15c.
500 yards Best Calico. at Sc.
from 6 and &c.
Swivel Silks, at 2Oc, from 85c.
French Dress Ginghams. at Sc.
from y to 15c.
Domestic Dress Ginghams. at
Sc, from 8 and 1Oc.
Domestic Dress Ginghams, at
SC, from 6 and Sc.
Lancaster Ginghams. for
aprons) at sc, from 6 and 7c.
Best Indigo Prints, at SC. from
&c.
Wash Silks (for waists at 23c.
from 30 and 35c.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

REV. J. K. ADAMS, of the Centennial
A. M. E. Church has just closed series
of successful meetings at bis church
camp. The revival meetings have been
full of spiritual enthusiasm and much
good has been done toward the up
building of the church. The receipts
during the camp amounted to $50, of
which the church will clear about $27.
Meetings are being held this week at
Bethel and Bryd Chapel, near Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
Music Lessons.

7, On !, ri, PIANO AN, or ORGAN by Miss MARY II
nAhi na,i1. NJ III, Organist of Holy Cross Church
Dover. For particulars, inquire at
Mrs. GEO. ALLEN.
or address 2. 0. Box ISL Dover.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

II has been suggested that before the
season of base ball is over, a game
should be played in the interest of one
OF Smyrna's best players-Jay Lassell.
the phenomenal right fielder. jay has
Oeen playing all summer without anv
pay and has always put forth his best
eshorts. He would not accept paw.
knowing that the Association needed
all the finances they could get. This
would be just appreciation of his
work and we heartily approve of it.
Smyrna will play Wilmington at
Wilmington tomorrow; Chester at
smyrna Friday, and the Prospect Park
Field Club, of Philadelphia, at Smyrna
Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

SOME cases of hay fever are sneezing
around.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The Smyrna base ball team has
played fewer games this week than
anytime during the season. Only two
contests have been made since the last
issue: one with Laurel, on Wednesday
on the home grounds, and the other
with the G. A. c., of New Castle, at
New Castle. The former was a victory
and the latter a defeat for the SMYRNA
team.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

REEDBIRDs are here, but the shooters
grumble over their success.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

Mrs. PETERsON-SPEAKMAN, at BEL
mont" near town, commenced last
week her special process of hand
packed tomatOes-to fill orders for all
she can put up. The improvements
made in the summer add largely to the
facilities of processing. Mrs. Speak imam
has patch of about four acres for this
special canning lin tin and glass iars)
that was carefully planted and is said
to be perhaps the best patch of its size
in the vicinity, promising from twelve
to fifteen thousand, and with rain in a
few days possibly twenty thousand
cans. The vines, despite the long dry
spell, look green and thrifty and cover
the ground. The blight, that made its
appearance in the early summer. was
picked of and the vines sprayed. This
may or may not have been beneficial ::
it certainly did them no harm. 1t is
almost wonder that with so many
weeks of dry weather they are produc-
ing at all
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

@CummlnS out. Hit by batted ball
~Game called with two men out il, c,, =,
half of 9TH inning. IN INA
SOluIhDla A C......................4 0 0 o II
0Lly Ila'''''' '''...................0 0 o 3-1
- Earned runs, Columbia A. C. 3 Tyvo-b hasa bits
Hayes News, WattersOn. Home run. Getzenbnro
Stolen bases, Messenger, Mcconnell LasseII NeyS
M9qdeh, Montgomery, Ferguson Base on halls
on hess :; Leach ?. Struck out by Hess :. Nv
Leach Z. Passed balls, Getzeuburg. Wild nitc5
Leach' Time l25, Umpire, Lemon
Says the Wilmington Republican
The first game Cf the new Wilmington
Club will be played at the Riveryiew
grounds on Thursday. The opposing
club will be the strong aggregation Of
players from Smyrna known to all base
ball enthusiasts as the Pride of Kent
County"
Among the new club will be found
the names of some OF the old timers
Wilmington people remember Dennev
the railroad pitcher, and SMYRNA viii
hnd that he still has some of the curves
that can puzzle the best players.
The people should give a good recep.
ton to the new club and see what Il
can do for the honor of Wilmington
The batting order will be at follows.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THE season for play is over and the
time for work has come.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THREE conversions at Jerman Chapel
on Monday evening is evidence that
the summer ends and the fall begins
with a good degree ofreIigious interest.
1T was a simple class meeting. and
they were all heads of families.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THE days are perceptibly shorter.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The summer girl has had a good
time. The summer boy ditto.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

Wednesday last, the Laurel club met
an overwhelming defeat at the hands
OF Smyrna. So One-sided was the game
that the features were lost entirely to
Laurel and the game won without much
excitement. Some good playing was
witnessed on the part of Smyrna, the
features being the batting of Mcguire
Lassell and Hansberry, and the field
ing Of the home team. Some brilliant
catches were made by Lassell and Mes.
senger. Following is the score
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
Smyrna and Vicinity.

OYSTERS are about in season.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

A large assortment of rem
nants of Dress Goods will be
offered at this sale.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

FISHERMEN are looking for good
sport and large catch in September.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

A business meeting of the w. C. II.
y. will be held at the Temperance
Room Monday, September 9Th, at 23O
o'clock. A full attendance is requested
this being the time for the election of
officers for ensuing year. sEC'Y.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The Transportation Company is re-
celving large cargOes of coal for winter
supply. 1t is an interesting sight to
see the barges come up the creek, and
the unloading of same in the large coal
bins.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

There will also be a heavy
cut in Oxford Ties.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

OUR merchants who advertise an
nounce big bargains, to make room for
fall stock.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

A business meeting of the Christian
Endeavor society of the NJ. E. Church.
Will be held in the lecture room at 7. 80
o'clock tonight. Election of officers
will take place.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

GUS JOHNS, the barber, who has been
holding forth in the room below DR.
Dwight's office. mas sold out Jacob
stem, formerly with Joseph B. HUM.
Mr.. stein set in Monday morning.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

ONE of our gallant gents called on his
lady love the other evening and said
Il can't stay but half an hour" She
replied; Too bad, dear, you won't
nave time to bid me good night"
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
SMYRNA.

LaureI.................. 40 0 o 0 / , o a. /
Smyrna. a.......... Il a . -
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The advertisement of Clarence
Prettyman-bOots and shOes-will ap.
pear in our next issue.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

SEPTEMBER promises to be as warm
as royal August, with longer nights to
sWelter in.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

CLIFTON & RAYMOND's assortment
OF school supplies is the best in town.
See their 3 cent tablet for ink. #
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The season at Woodland Bench is
coming to a close. The boat makes
her last trip Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

PROF. W. l.. Scotch, the popular
principal of the Leipsc public Schools
has returned from his summer vacation
and opened the schools, Monday, for
another season.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The stock of store goods of ]. H.
Jefferson is being sold at public sale
this week.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

THE fall of the leaf is already per-
ceptible and soon the melancholy days
will be with us.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

In former years peaches used to sell
IN the local market by the basket. This
year they are sold mainly by the quart
d cents.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The grape has been one of the most
disappointing crops of the year. They
are now scarcely netting one cent a
pound.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

MEssRs Megear & Son call especial
attention to their closing out sale.
They quote specially low prices for Ger.
tain goods until Sep 2Oth.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04

The Counselman canning factory is
having an average output of 10000
cans per day. One hundred and titv
peelers and packers are employed.
Smyrna times., 1895-09-04
SMYRNA
COLUMBIA A. C.

%Cummins out. Hit by batted ball
Gaine called with two men out in Smyrna's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
REPORTED TN>TRGE NT GINS.
The Press Forbidden to Print the News
Jason suspected.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Aug. IA
cablegram from Key West says
Passengers from the steamer Mascot
tonight report that Marcos Garcia, Mayor
OF the town OF Santa Specas, and prohl-
nent leader in the last revolution. mas
joined the insurgents. with tHenty-seFeh
men This fact is generally unknown
I'm Havana. and the press has been pro
hibited from publishing anything IN rela-
ton to ii.
Prominent Cuhans I'm this city claim
that Marcos Garca's Joining the insur-
gents is of great Importance.
Matagas. the famous bandit. has JON
ed the insurgents. with TWO hundred ana
fifty men.
Marine Campos arrived In Havana on
the night Of the 9Th and refuses 10 De
seen. 4 call has been made upon the
volunteers for 10 per cent. Of their num-
her 10 90 TO the field. the same 10 ne
decided by lot. The order mas causel
much discomfort. as II was understood
that the volunteers were simply a nome
guard Many. whose sympathis are
with the Insurgents. claim that II tney
must eight they will fight for The Cuoans.
and are joining their ranks.
The British steamer Jason was under
surveillance all Of to-day by United
States patroi-boat Boutwell,. which steam
ed in about noon and anchored one nun
dred yards south of the steamer IN"
Spanish detectives also watched the yes
sells The patro-boat Boutwell, whie I'D
port examined every American crait from
stern 20 stem. but no arms nor ammun!-
tion. nor. I'm fact anything suspicious,
was found.
NfATANZAS. Aug. Lieutenant Tru-
lille. with four men. had an encounter Il.
Pla. near Lagunillas. with a band OF
outlaws. under Simon sanchez. the lat
ter was killed The Government troops
captured some arms
LONDON. Aug. The Post to-mor-
row will publish a dispatch from Manrld
saving 10 is stated there that 1enerdl
Lopez has consented 10 become Governor
General OF Cuba. General Martinez tam
pos continuing % direct the camlaisu
against the insurgents. rms Is 20 tloN
that the different parties are agreed as
10 me quelling of the rebellion