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Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
Our Town COumciI---What They Are Do
ing.

Our Town COunciI---What They Are Do
ing.
Council met last Wednesday night
with President Hoffecker in the chair.
Report of Supt. H. S. Anthony on
Light and Water plants read, accepted
and filed. The receipts from electric
lights and sale of lamps amounted to
$227.77.
The following bills were allowed:
H. S. Anthony, per vouchers, $780,
General Electric Co., $23; Vallee
Bros & Co., $96.SO; New York Co.,
$1S15; H. L. Brevoor, $54.91; Chas.
H. Jones, So. so; Total, $194 1G.
Meeting adjourned
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

IT is wonderful thing that an OBJ
iect so near to discovery as the X ray
has been for so many years, should in
a few weeks after being detected
be turned to so many useful ap-
pliances. In addition to being made
the discovery of hidden objects that
cause bodily pain and deformity, the
X raw is claimed by an experimenter
10 kill the germs of eight bacterial dis
eases such as diphtheria etc.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

THE National House of Representa-
tives on Saturday, by vote Of 16O to
!s. passed the ''Filled Cheese" bill,
taxing the manufacture of the product t
1 cent a pound, and requiring manu-
facturers and dealers to pay license.
The vote on the bill was chiefly along
political lines, Republicans and Popu-
lists favoring its passage, and Demo
Gratis opposing it.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
CHESWOLD.
W. c. r. U. Branch Organized with twenty
Five Charter Members Local and
Personal.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHBswoLD, April 13.-Nliss Burnett,
of the W. C. 7. u, arrived here on
Saturday evening and formed society
of the grand old organization, with
twenty-five charter members. She Is a
most forcible and interesting speaker.
On Sunday morning she gave fifteen
minutes address to the Sunday School,
which was to the point and well ap-
preciated. AT the regular preaching
hour she delivered her star address to
a crowded house and everybody was
we'll pleased. In the afternoon she
occupied the pulpit at Bethel, and a
good audience greeted her.
Mr.. Louis Barnard, formerly OF this
place, is to be married Wednesday to
Miss Lizzie Clements, of PocOmOke
City, Nd. Mr. W. +. Collins and
wife and Misses Anna and Hattie Bar
nard will attend the wedding.
| ERNTA
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

able axes and present the hands to
weak Drained imitators of the monsters
in-chief. This may escape the dull,
the reckless, the Indifferent, the heed
less wrecker of mans common decen-
cies: but it is pregnant fact in socio-
logy and it stands out as plain as day. "
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
MATr1NG5.

Our business in this line was
larger last season than ever be-
fore. Not q single yard have we
to offer Of last seasons stock
AS a result of last years success
we have bought heavier than
ever before and have also pre-
pared a room on our second
floor for display, where we will
show so or 6OrOlls andguarantee
a saving Of from D to . cts on
the yard. The designs are very
handsome.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Joseph F. Johnston, of Birmingham,
free-silver democrat, was successful IN
the primary elections held in Alabama
Saturday for delegates to the State
convention, and will be the nominee
for Governor. 1t is claimed that j Ohm
ston will have 374 delegates in the
State convention out of 5O4. 1t was
believed that Alabama would give the
kew note for the Southern States, and
if so. the Chicago convention will be
for free coinage as against Mr.. Cleve-
lands gold theory.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

DISEASE AMONG Cows.-Dr. Robert
Ward, chief veterinary inspector, on n
VISIT to Sassafras, Md. inspected sew
erai cases of disease among cows on
the farm of Wilson Cochran. He ex-
amined six cows, and found that each
contained too much indigestible mat
ter. The food was coarsely chrushed
corn on the cob and corn stalk. Symp-
ton OF acute indigestion in the dead
COWS, in addition to apoplexy or verti-
go, were discovered. Four cows died
Others are now suffering from sub
acute indigestion. Cfntre0ifte Obserp-
en-
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons SUBJECT to attacks Of bilious
CONC 50 70 learn that prompt relief may
os o.S hAu py taxing OhambeIlain's Collie.
Oholeta ana Dlarrh@a Remedy. -
MANY instances the attack may be pre-
Yehned ny taking this remedy as soon
as tne irst symptoms of tho disease
appear: 20 and 90 cent bottles for sale
oy Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

We will not enter upon Il de-
tailed description Of this depart
ment, as it is well known that
we ale the leaders of stylish foot
wear.
This season we haze selected
the newest styles and carefully
studied the fit and wearing quail
tiles. We have some speclaltle'
to offer in Ladies' Oxford Ties
at $3.50 and $500, 2Oth century
last and in all widths. They are
the newest. Don't miss seeing
them.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted 10
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State Of which It is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMs-s -sUBscR1PTIoN-sl.5O per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.0O. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district OF which 1t
fsthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, CheswOld, Leipsic, &c. rate OF 90
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semiannual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

1647 to 177S," Mr.. Alex. G. Cumnilns;
Jonathan Edwards" Gilbert S.
Jones; ''Benj. Franklin Miss Lida
Lord; "John Jay and Alexander
Hamilton" Mrs. W. G. Pierce; ''The
Two Mathers," Prof. Charles H. lie
Fevre; "Thomas Jefferson and Geo.
Washington, Miss Nellie FAIRIES;
"James Otis, John and Samuel
Adams" Miss Emma Hough. The
next meeting will be Monday evening
27th inst.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
DRESS GOODS

We have for several season,
enjoyed the reputation of Show.
ing the largest and best ~cle,,
stock Of Dress Goods and OBJ.
friends mow) tell US We hay.
outdone ourselves this season
Surely We have never before had
the quantity Of dress stuff a,
now. Don't fail to look through
this department before maxim!
your selection in either Cotton
WO0len or SILK fabrics.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Take dose of DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers lust for the good they will do YOU.
These little Pills are good for Indigestion,
Good for headache, good for liver complaint
and good for constipation. They are good.
Clifton Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Constable Goldsborough arrested
John Davis, colored, Saturday on a
capias sent him by Sheriff Shaw for an
offence committed last fall was a year,
and took him to Dover Jail. Davis is
a noted offender, having been engaged
in O number of fights in former years.
This particular knock down, from ac-
counts, defending q boy who had
called on him to protect him from the
assault of another)was less against him
than any of his former scrapes, and
might not have given him trouble had
he not broken his bail bond and thus
eluded the law, He had made asser-
tions that he would not be taken, and
was inawagon spreading manure ON the
farm of Geo. w. Moore when the
officer came up on him.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
DEATHS.

FRAZIER. In Raymond's Neck, on the
9th inst, Carey Frazier, aged 81 years,
months
MATTIFORD.- Near Smyrna. April 2nd
1896, Mrs. Z. Jane Mattiford, aged Z;
years, 8 months, II days.
Through all pain at times she'd smile,
A smile OF heavenly birth:
And when the angels called her home,
She smiled farewell to earth.
Heaven retaineth now our treasure,
Earth the lonely casket keeps;
And the sunbCams love to linger,
Where our sainted mother sleeps
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The track at Belmont Driving Park
was completed last week and has been
especially attractive to the army of
wheelmen who want level space to
take spin on. This half-mile circle
is just the place for them. 1t was how
ever constructed, for another purpose,
and the horse-men do not want to be
interfered with when they need the
track. tits stated that the latter agree
to let it to the ''bikersv at So, 90 fQr
the season, provided, however, that
the bicycles shall not be on the tracb
when the horses are in prossession Of
| Il.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

It's just as easy to try One Minute Cough
Cure as any thing else. It's easier to cure
a severe cough or cold with it. Let your
next purchase for cough be One Minute
Cough Cure Better medicines better re-
suit; better try it. Clifton d Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Evangelistic preaching every Sab
bath night in the Presbyterian church.
Sabbath morning, Pastor, Rev. J. L.
Estlin, topic-'A Fathers Love-" At
night an address to young men on
"Called to Kingdom" Young men
cordially invited. An after service of
30 minutes.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
FOR RENT.

A Seven-room House on Delaware Street
Apply to
GEO d. COLLINS,
3lltf Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Stop at Mrs. L. A. Cotton's and ex-
anime the handsome line of belts,
all the latest styles and at all prices.
Also many other new things just re-
ceived.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

At meeting of the vestry of st.
Peters church yesterday, Wrn. Fl. JAN
ney was elected treasurer and VIM. F.
Dunn secretary.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Some persons who went to take in
the "Only young man in town" last
week and were almost shut out by the
big hats in front of them, wished that
there was law in Delaware like that
in Ohio about the ladies removing
their hats at entertainments.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Cosgrif, Beck and HAZEL are now
preparing for a large spring trade in
tile. They take special pains to turn
out good work from their manufac-
tory and the quality of their tiles are
too well known to need recommends
tiOn.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The three first nights of this week
afford ample local entertainment to
such as desire their minds occupied
the Demorest contest Monday evening
the University Extension last evening
and the Christian Endeavor soclable
tonight. The entertainment tonight
should have large attendance.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Farmers are busy with their spring
work, plowing and getting their land
prepared for pitching their crops of
corn. The spring fencing is about
done, and the way cleared for active
work in crop growing. The season
being backward will rush their work
on them rapidly, and probably make
corn planting rather late.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Since the Town council met in ses-
sion last week Geo. H. Rose one of the
efficient engineers of the electric light
station has rendered his resignation to
Pres ]. II. Hoffecker Mr.. Rose has
another and more lucrative offer in
Wilmington and has decided to go
thither to accept the same. Hisresigna-
tion takes effect the first of May. The
Council has not met to take any
action on this matter as yet and it is
thought d special meeting should be
called. The town will loose in Mr..
Rose a good engineer. He has always
been efficient in his services and does
not only have the reputation of being
an up-to-date engineer but keeping his
engineer room as clean as though it
were parlor. We hope the council
can prevail upon Mr., Rose to stay
with us.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
portation Co. are running their steam
hay bAler daily. T
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

NJ Zineman & Bro, opticians, 1870
south 9th street, Philadelphia, invites
persons visiting Philadelphia, and in
need of glasses, to give them trial.
Their factory and retail department
are in the same building, and claim to
be the only retail jobbers in optical
goods in the city, All goods sold by
them are guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

If not so large, one Of the most in
terested audiences of the season was
that Of the extended course of the
University Circle last evening short
course by themselves to succeed that
of Prof iSmyth The papers were ten
minutes long with, in the case Of sew
oral Of them, interesting discussions
on the incidents brought out. The
programme was as follows: "The Arss
period ia American Literature from
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Spring bonnets are gradually coming
out. A few had the temerity to cele-
brate Easter, but they look cold and
lonely.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Why wear a plate for several absent
teeth when you can have piece of
bridge-work and obviate all the worry
of plate? DIR. F. L. GRIER.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Care should be given to your chill
dren's teeth, for it is in childhood
that Irregularities are easy of correc-
ton. Simply a retention of a first
tooth in place too long will cause a
very unsightly irregularity of the en-
tire permanent set. DIR. f. l.. GRIER.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

H. e. Hardesty who has been in the
furniture and undertaking business in
the town for the past year or so has
decided to move his business to
Bridgeville where he thinks a better
opening awaits him. He expects to
move his goods about the first of May.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The P. & S. Transportation Co.,
have. finely ground tobacco to destroy
insects in strawberry and truck patch
eS
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Remember, the Special Corn and
Tomato fertilizer of the Phila. and
Smyrna Transportation Co. always
gives best results.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

W. E. G. Bell, bricklayer, commenced
the foundations of the Shirt Factory
which Joseph Wright & Son have con-
tracted to build on Union street for j.
7. FARRELL.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Did you ever examine the work
turned out at Cummings photograph
gallery? His work is becoming more
popular every day. Mr.. Cummings
will be here every Wednesday despite
the impression gotten out that he in
tends closing soon. He has opened a
permanent gallery in Smyrna and the
public will find him there every
Wednesday. I
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

r. H. Cummins, of Meadow Lawn
farm, near Clayton, and VIM. NJ. Ellis,
of Townsend, have advertisements that
interest our farmers,
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

Frank Bailey gives us on our first
page (intended for our last issue) a
graphic account of life in the Burmuda
Islands, as it appears to visitor.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The Phila and Smyrna Trans. Co.
grind bone and all materials used in
their popular fertilizers.
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FORE1Gz1 CROPS
The Estimates Gathered by tie
Agricultural D.r~r ment
Arc ! ".
Continuous R&iHS have Seriously
Affected Grain IL North
. LnglaEd.
Big Deficit in Russia, While the
German Crop Is Not
Heavy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE European
reports of the agricultural department.,
issued by the chief statisticians show
the crop of Great Britain has been
somewhat reduced in the north and in
Scotland by the persistent wet weather
Of September, which practically ruined
most Of the wheat ungathered. In the
southern countries harvesting was com.
pleted before the bad weather set in,
and the wheat is Of finer milling quail
ity than has been known for years. The
report says:
Fifty million bushels would be a
liberal estimate for the product of Great
Britain. The barley crop has been
shortened and seriously injured in
quality by rain. Hay and oats are short,
not only hero, but on the Baltic. Hence
it may be expected that there will be a
good market for imported hay, and that
enormous consumption of cCrn i'll the
United Kingdom during 1856 will be
equaliod the coming year. 1t is practi.
cally certain the end Of the harvest
year Will see 10 g.eai su-piusses, and il
Is reason TO supl ose t.scre Will be no
further reductions OF Wheat ;t4,eas, such
as have beci. observable "a tho record.
for the last low ye..ls.
France--Ihcre .sno material loss in
wheat from Lad harva I weather. The
barley crop Is. however, somewhat
affected. laa es,ii .u,e or the whea,
crop by the N,t.onal Association OF
French mil ers .sssc. Ia week j.
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SIX CHILDREN PERISHED.

Parents Were Away From Home and the
House Burned.
NEW WHATCoM, Wash, Oct. IT,
The house Of j. s. Miller was destroyed
by fire and six children of Mr.. Miller
perished in the flames. Another child
and a man named Frank Boise were
seriously burned. Miller and his wife
were away from home, having gone tc
New Whatcom to participate in a
Populist parade, leaving their children
home in the care of Boise, who was
visiting them. The origin OF the fire is
unknown,
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VATICAN DISAPPROVES.

Thinks ireland Should Not Have Mixed
in Politics.
LONDON, oct. 1.-THE Daily News
publishes the following dispatch from
Rome: 1.-The vatican, although in IA
vor Of Mckinley, disapproves of Arch
bishop Ireland's letter because it openly
mixes religion and politics, which the
vatican desires to keep separate in the
United States. 1t is feared that the
letter will displcase the Western and
Southern Bryanist Catholics. 1t is
probable that instructions will be sent
to Mg. Martinelli concerning the atti-
tude of the Catholic clergy.
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Might Have Ia d i1is Way,

LARIMoRE, N. D., Oct. l7.-Tilif L.
Lee, or Lein. was Instantly killed by
falling from & freight train while steal
ing ride. He had $67 and two notes
of 500 and $40 each, dated Manyille. NJ
D. His residence is not known.
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Palmer and Iiuckner in Georgia.

MONTGOMERY, Ga, Oct. II. - The
theater, with a seating capacity OF
l,5O0 people, was packed with mag.
niticent audience to greet Generals Pal.
mor and Bnci1Ler. Great enthusiasts
prevailed. General Palmer SPOKE near.
ly one hour and devoted his argument
to the currency question almost ex'
clusively. while General Buci;ner dis
sected the Chicago I!%tiorm.
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IL .er than t.in 9. NJ, e. .t.l4c::3.
German Cog, Mt ,.ood.
he wheat cop was
poor average except i'll russia, where
it is officially reported below the
average. The annual production of
this cereal, however, is small in com.
parison with that of rye and potatoes.
The estimate of the rye crop, 3l6, ,OO, 600
bushels, is considerably>overt the average
and is believed to be excessive. Pota-
toes are expected to give only half a
crop. It may be expected that the
wheat import of 1867 will exceed the
average and that larger proportion
than usual will come from the United
States. This, of course, would be null
lifted by any considerable advance in
the price Of wheat, not unlikely con.
tingency.
Wheat is good average. The sow.
ing of winter wheat is now well
along.
The Hungarian Minister'S Estimate.
Spain-In the estimate by the Hun.
garian minister of agriculture of the
wheat crops of the world, he considered
that Spain would harvest 1886, ,O0O
The deficit of the year is estimated by
him to exceed "a, 600, 900 bushels, more
than double that Of last year.
Austria -Hungary-Wheat under av-
erage and reports as to corn crop are
not optimistic.
Italy-An average crop all around.
lRoumania-The estimate is 69, 600, 900
bushels of wheat. The corn crop is ex-
tremely Disappointing and the same
statement is made aboat all the Dam
ubian countries. During the harvest
year ended July, 1895. these countries
shipped more corn to England than did
the United States, Will, during the
year just ending they cut II small figure
The deficiency in Russia.
Russia-Therc is q big deficiency in
the Russian wheat crop. The highest
estimate puts the crop at 374, 200, ,OOC
bushels, the lowest under SO0, ,OOO, 900.
J General opinion inclines toward the
lower. Russian shippers now are hold
ing pcrsistently above the market.
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Wounded Man Bound Over.

WELLS, Minr., Oct. 1.-THE man
shot last Sunday by woman in de-
Tending the life of her husband against
an infuriated man with savage dirk
knife, was bound over to the grand jury
under $1,000 bonds, which will not
likely he raised.
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GEErNA, Man, Oct. i7.-Gretna ele-
vatols during last week were as full of
grain rs they coa.d possibly hold. The
new elevator of r. p. Robin & Co.
began to settle with the weight. The
news that the Canadian Pacific strike
was over pleased the grain buyers. for
all were anxious about storage room,
and were cheercd up by the arrival OF
trains to move the surplus wheat.
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Il ..er than t.io O. ri; Z. t.Au:3.
German t.u,.> Mi t.uol.
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Affirmed by the Court Of Appeals.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. l8.-The court
of appeals has affirmed the decision of
the appellate division, second depart.
ment, giving the gold standard Demo.
Gratis the right to use the name Of
National Democratic Party" on the
official ballot.
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Res DIS Voice Gives Out.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Oct. l7.-Spcaker
Thomas b. Reed of Maine is confined
to his hotel in this city Oh account Of
sickness and was unable to resume his
speaking tour. His voice has given out
and he is unable to speak above q
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GALENA, Ills, Oct. l7.-At 4 80 p. m.
two men entered Chris Bauer's saloon
on Franklin street and ordered the in.
mates to hold up THAR hands. Joseph
Bauer, who was in charge, was fatally
shot. The robbers rifled the cash
drawer and escaped across the river.
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Husband and Wife Insane.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 1.-THE Rev.
John NJ. Milan, recently pastor Of the
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, and his wife, Ida, have both
been declared insane by commission.
Nii6m had been baTr student and his
wife an Invalid.
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Forest Fires Break Out Again.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. l7-Forest fires
have broken out again in Northern
Michigan The little town of Sagola,
located north of Iron Mountain, on the
st. Paul raj. wry, was threatened with
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TYPOS ELECT OFFICERS.
Prescott Of Toronto. Ont, Reelected


Prescott Of Toronto. Ont, Reelected
President.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Oct. IT,
At yesterdays session Of the Interna-
tional Typographical union the follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing
Term: President, w. p Prescott, Tor.
onto, Ont, reelected; secretary treas
urer, John w. Branwood, Denver
first vice president, Theodore Perry,
Nashville, Tenn. second vice presi-
dent, George w. Williams, Boston
third vice president, Hugo Miller, In
dianapOlis, reelected.
The most important item of business
transacted by the convention during
the day was the passage Of the 9-hour
labor law. An effort to pass an 8-hour
law was defeated. The 9-hour law has
now to te voted on by every Typo
graphical union in the country before
its final adoption. In 1885 such law
passed the international convention,
but was defeated VIXEN presented to the
various unions
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. ia large
quantity Of dynamite in the magazine
Of the Dayton Coal and Iron company
at Dayton, Tenn, exploded at 1 o'clock
a. m, wrecking many building and de-
stroying the electric light plant. No
one was hurt, SO far as meagre details
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total destruction. The st. Paul COM
pany promptly forwarded relief train
to the scene for the purpose of carrying
residents out of danger, if it was found
necessary.