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Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

SECRETARY of War, Daniel S. La
mont has made to the President his
annual report for the fiscal year end
ing June 3Oth, 1896. The report is
comprehensive one and reflects credit
upon Secretary Lamont, who has ac-
complished more than any of his pre-
decessors for the defense of the army.
True he has succeeded in gaining from
Congress large appropriations and
legislation needed to provide our coast
with Notifications and artillery, but
even this is an effort worthy of due
consideration.
The rapid progress already made is
best shown by the list of 996 heavy
guns, which will be ready by the end
of the current year, which S9S will be
delivered year later. In all nearly
zoo guns will in the next three years
be mounted and ready for service on
coast hitherto defenseless.
Three lines at the close of the report
show, however, how little prepared is
the United States for active operations
on the most modest scale. cit is
hoped" says Secretary Lamont, of the
small aims cartridge supply of the
army, ''that small reserve supply can
be accumulated during the present
year." If our little army takes the
field it will need 80, 5000, 900 cartridges.
If the 100000 men whom General
Miles declared available for instant
service are called out they will need
1OO,OOO,OOO. These cartridges do not
exist. They could not be made in
weeks and wars nowadays are decided
in days. 1t has ceased to be impossi-
BILE to improvise these things as it was
thirty-five years ago. They must be
ready, and Congress is culpably negli-
gent in not providing them.
Secretary Lamont repeats the recon-
mendation of the three battalion regi-
ment urged for thirty years past.
More artillery regiments are sOrely
needed. 1t must be a matter of regret
that they could not be organized and
cantoned in cities with close relations
with heavy artillery regiments in the
National Guard.
The number of enlisted men in the
service on October 81 was 25, ,42C
or 284 less than the number authorized
by law. Deducting the sick, those
absent on furlough, recruits not joined
the meu employed in the staff depart
ments and on detached service, the ef
fective field strength of the army OF
that day was %, ,382 W a arms. Tn,
number of officers "a .4o l4Ae is 1919
Of these, 1900 are serving with theil
regiments and 319 are on detached
duty.
Years will be needed to complet,
the comprehensive plan begun b.
Secretary Lamont.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The special session of the Court, or
rather sessions, have thus far accom-
plished nothing and many persons find
it difficult to look upon the actions of
the Court as little better than a farce,
or a travesty on justice. The county
is threatened with revolution and the
Court has thus far failed to remove the
necessary barrier. Stripped of its
technicalities the matter seems very
plain.
In the election on the third of No
vember Kent county gave majorities
for the candidates on the Republican
ticket ranging in majorities from
200 to over 400 When the Inspectors
met next day at Dover, constituting
with the Sheriff the Board of Canvass
to count and tabulate the returns, the
majority of the Board being Democrats,
decided to throw out or not tabulate
six voting precincts that had gone Re
ican, thus giving the county to the
Democrats and nullifying the voice OF
the people as expressed through the
ballot box.
The method was the same this year
as any Of the thirty and more preced-
ing, when the Democrats have had
possession of the Levy Court and thus
the county. but it is claimed that Ad
dicks furnished the most money and
thus carried the county. Hence til,
saim that the Republicans carried tn,
q ~ by fraud and corruption, n,
= a. amy fng taken of what was dom
- FlHRcE sca~ side-the disfranchise
= the Levy Court, asses
0xxxxOx13 registrar, as we'll q
zav nothinO III An
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

YESTERDAY was the day for COM
mencing the session Of the Convention
to make a new Constitution for Della
ware. It's beginning was not at all aus
picious: what may yet come of it re-
mains to be seen. The chief inpedi-
ment lies in the fact that the Republi-
can members elected from Kent County,
hanging in the balance by the dalliance
of the Court, we're not seated as ex-
pressed through the will of the people
at the ballot box. The other is the
compromising attitude of the Higgins
Republicans.
Monday night until two or three
O'Clock the next morning was spent in
caucuses by the respective parties, the
final determination of which was to
seat five of the elected Republicans
of Kent, giving the other five seats to
the contesting Democrats. W. Corbit
Spruance, E. g. Bradford and Charles
F. Richards of the Higgins Repubh-
Chuo MCI6 luO ACetSAAu5 oPAA 4bo IL eAtAo
handing the control of the convention,
in advance of the decision of the Court
over to the Democrats. The COnven-
ton thus made up, organized with John
Biggs as president. This arrangement
it is said, was determined on in Will
mington two weeks agO-before the
mandamus case was entered upon. In
response to a statement of J. B. Coop
er that it was no use to hold an cleo
ton if such action was valid, Mr..
Spruance replied that it was not neces-
sary for the Convention to take the ten
members from Kent from either set of
candidates, but could go clear outside
for them. The ten Republican mem
bers-the five seated and five rejected
have agreed to stand together, that
is, they are all members or they are
not members: they had nothing to do
with the conspiracy. 1t starts under a
c1Oud
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Simon B. Needham, of Waukesha.
Wis, came last week on a visit to Mrs.
N. @. David, living down the Neck
and made an address on the ''four
corners" on Saturday afternoon, sing
ing first with a good voice, Daniels
Bond" Mr.. Needham, who was in
early life Methodist minister has been
for a number of years Christian Ad-
ventist, holding peculiar views in re-
lation to the transmigration of souls,
the second coming of Christ (Which he
holds is near at hand), the earth the
final abode Of the saints etc. The
manner and place created smile on
the faces OF the people at first, but he
had not talked long before he had coll
lected a good sized audience to hear
him. He believes the 'fullness Of
time" is near at hand. that Is, the
second coming Of Christ TO take pos
session of the earth. Mr.. Needham
has the n0tu' al qualities Of Leadership.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Misses Wilhelmina and Edna Hur-
lock have sold through W. o. Hof-
fecker, agent, their property adjoining
the Fruit Growers National Bank on
Commerce street, consisting of a
store room and dwelling and the small
store in tenure of W. H. Morris, shoe
maker, to r. D. Hoffecker for $4,000.
In the Spring the building willundergo
a considerable change and an addition
built in the rear, particularly adapted
for such needs as will make a comfort
able home for the SMYRNA TIMES entirely
on the ground floor. A suite of rooms
in the TINES Building next to Morris
shoe shop will be rented out for bust
ness purposes.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Recently there has arisen a city de-
maud for woods evergreen and MOSES
for decorative purposes and those fort
unate enough to have these crops find
a profitable market. few years ago
owners of woodland paid no attention
to what grew among the trees and the
evergreens were perquisites of any one
who chose to gather them. Now, how
ever, these growths are carefully
guarded, and whoever gathers a hand
full from his neighbor's or the strangers
woods incurs the penalties of tres
passer, and some t-espass notices IN
clude gathering evergreens or mosses''
in the prohibition of hunting with dog
or gun. The principal evergreens in
the woods here are winter green and
crows foot. There are some fine speci-
mems of mistletoe and an abundance of
berry-bearing holly. People are find
ing out that all these things can be
turned into money.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The rain of Saturday night and Sun
day was received with JOY by the people
living near Blackbird forest, the big
strip of woodland between Townsend
and Clayton. For days fierce fire
ragged there, and many acres of valuable
timber has been destroyed. Had therain
nOtcOme the damage done around would
have been much greater than it already
is, as the flames were gaining much
headway. Several people living on the
outskirts of the woods, fearing that
their dwellings would be destroyed,
dug trenches around them and were
organizing to fight the flames. Gun
ners who have been in that vicinity
shooting found game very plentiful, as
rabbits, squirrels and birds were forced
out into the clearing to escape the
flames
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Nothing better characterized the I'M
seasonably warm weather Of the latter
part Of November than the fact that
both shad and herring were in market
Saturday morning, as well as perch
and other fish. Mr.. Stokesbury caught
not only two shad, but about 200 herring
off Bombay Hook on Friday afternoon.
There were two or three fish wagons
in town Saturday, giving more the ap-
pearance of April than November.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
WANTED.

On tirst-class, First Mortgages Two
Mortgages, J 800 each, per cent; Two
Mortgages $1,000 each, per cent; Two
Mortgages, NJ 5000 each per cent: Two
Mortgages, 500 each, 5 per cent. All No. /
investments.
l22tf Apply to J. D., Times Office.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Mrs. Annie E. Willis, of Townsend,
widow of the late Garrett ]. Willis,
has been granted a pension of eight
dollars q month commencing Aug. 12
1898. Mr.. Wallis served in Co. u 5th
Nd, Infantry and the pension wAs Sc
cured through Col. John Wainwright,
of Wilmington Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Mrs. VIM. H. Thompson who con-
tinued the store, elements corner)
from the death of her husband in the
Spring, in connection with her daugh-
ter, Miss Mabel, closed out the bust
ness on Saturday. She had been re-
ducing the stock with this end in view
for several months, and the small
remnant that was left was sold at auc-
ton on Saturday afternoon and even
ing. 1t is not known at this writing
who will take the store.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

and the minority quietly submitted to
the majority throughout the nation,
except in few places where political
tricksters and office seekers were de-
flying and trying to defeat the expressed
will of the people. The social, politi-
cal and individual obligations of the
people were set forth impressively, the
speaker claiming the close attention of
his audience.
Before announcing the closing hymn
Rev. Mr.. Estlin referred to the ''UniOn
Service" as giving him special plea
sure, that we are on the eve of great
events, and the outlook is for the
united effort of Christian demonina-
tions against the powers of evil. He
had thought a great deal about such
evangelistic work for Smyrna. He
had called on Rev. Mr.. Dame, rector
of ST. Peters Church, and he had ex-
pressed readiness to enter into such
work: of course Rev. Mr.. Stengle and
his congregation would enter on such
service earnestly, and with such
agreement he said an evangelistic
meeting will be held at the Opera
House one Sunday afternoon each
month, and he hoped the Christian
community will take hold of the object
earnestly.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

1t looks as if some of the e,unners
set out for a destruction of the game
when the legal time expired Nov. 10Th.
On the first cunning day, it is stated
that 1O1 rabbits we're killed on the
"Rogers" farm over in New Castle and
that 40 were killed on the same day
on the Garrison" farm three or four
miles down the State road. It is a
wonder that any are left.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Many rejoice that they ever heard of
Goldey's'" that well-known Wilmington
SDei.) Commercial and Shorthand College.
ats short practical courses soon fitted these
young people foi. good positions.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
FOR RENT.

DWELLING ON MAIN STREET,
next door to the corner of South
street. For terms, &C., apply to
Mrs. H. R. CARROW,
Pot Corner Main and South Streets.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
For Sale or Rent.

A Three-Story Brick STOREHOUSE
with Office attached Also a granar,.
Main Street opposite National
Bank of smyrna
Possession given in two weeks notice
Apply to
J HENRY JEFFERSON,
ll254t smyrna, bel
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02


THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
THE TINES 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 s-SUBscRpT1oN-S1.5 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance S1OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The offering made at the Union SER
vice in the Presbyterian Church on
Thanksgiving Day was kindly donated
to the Kings daughters for benevolent
purposes. The Circle uses this means
to express its hearty appreciation and
thanks.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Rev. P. H. Rawlins, of Harring gton
will preach at Cheswold and Bethel
next Sunday. The pastor, J. W.Fogle
has been disabled by sickness for the
past three or four weeks.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Intelligence has been received Of the
death Of Mrs. Elizabeth N, Polk of st.
Louis. Mrs. Polk was the widow of
United States Senator Truston Polk. of
Missouri, and mother of Mrs. James
A. Draper, Of Wilmington and Mrs. w.
Causey Of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Monday week, 23rd ult. was cool
enough to indicate regular Fall weather
and some farmers killed their hogs.
The whole of the week later was warm,
the mercury getting up into the seven
ties and there was much concern for
fear the pork would spoil. This i'm
pOrtant event on every farm, the hog
killing-has come, and now that snow
and cold weather is here, the butcher
ing will go on apace.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

W. o. Hofecker placed the insurance
yesterday on the ten new buildings at
the st. Josephs' Industrial school at
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
I'ennSylVania railroad to Is
sue Clerical Orders.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Companv
announces that for 1897 it will issue
clerical orders to regularly ordained
clergymen in charge of churches To-.
Gated on or near its lines east of Pitts
burg and Erie. To secure these or
ders clergymen should make applica-
ton to the nearest ticket agent as soon
as possible, as it is desired that all ap-
Pllcatlons reach the General Office bv
December 15
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

A full assortment of both ladies' and
mems umbrellas, at Edw. G. Walls. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Do you know the quickest way to
cure a sprain or bruise. a burn or
scald? Such injuries are very common
and be cured quickly if properly treated.
Mr.. J. NJ. Amerman, Of Forks p. o..
Columbia Co., Pa, says: 81 have
never found anything to compare with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains,
braises and burns. We have used il in
our family for several years and feel
that we can not do without it. For
sale at 25 and 90 cents per bottle by
Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Edward Jacobs was seriously hurt
Tuesday night by negro named Jerry
Clark. The boy had been teasing the
colOred man, and the latter, becoming
very angry opened his knife and cut
severe cash in the boys left temple,
severing an artery. DIR. Clifton dress
the wound.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Owing to the large crop and low price
of corn, the Philadelphia and Smyrna
Transportation Company have reduced
the rate on shelled corn to three (3)
cents a bushel aud will furnish sacks
to be used for handling. T
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

John B. Cooper, who received a vota
in Kent County of 3599 (the highest
vote cast for any of the twenty dele
gates) is one of the five Republicans
left at home by the caucus, and Wilson
7. Cavender, Democrat, who received
3140 votes, is chosen to represent Duck
Greek Hundred in the Constitutional
Convention.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The ancient order of United Work
men, of this State, will have no assess
ment for the month of December.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
WANTED.

SALESMAN AND COLLECTOR
Must furnish horse and wagon. Good
money and steady employment to the
right man. For particulars address
At H, care this office.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Books-I shall have the largest va
riety of Books for the Holiday trade
that ever had. Remember this.
III J. B. COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
Blood Pure a.?

Is it2 Then take Ayers Sar-
saparilla and keep itso. Isn't
it? Then take Ayers Sarsa-
parilla and make it so. One
fact is positively established
and that is that Ayers Sarsa-
parilla will purify the blood
more perfectly, more economi-
cally and more speedily than
any other remedy in the mar
ket. There are fifty years of
cures behind this statement; a
record no other remedy can
show. You waste time and
money when you take anything
to purify the blood except
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. +
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

While some roses and marygolds
were still in bloom as winter entered,
the weeping willow was the only tree
still in leaf and, they looking like old
gold.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Soothing, and not irritating, strengthen.
ing, and not weakening, small but effect
such are the qualities Of DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills. Cliff
ton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Owing TO the inclement weather of
last Sunday evening, the conservation
services Of the Christian Endeavor
Society were postponed until next Sun
day evening,
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The regular communication of Har-
mony Lodge No. 49, A. F. A. M. will
be on the evenings of the 3rd and 18th,
at 7.30 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Any kind of underwear you want,
and extremely low prices, at Edw. G.
Walls. T
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

White harbingers of winter came out
of the north Sunday night on the
wings of breeze whose frosty in
huence was in marked contrast to the
hot weather we had been having a
few days previous. Mr.. Jack Frost Of
the Academy of Artic Design began
painting the outdoor things white and
under the magic touch of his genius,
bare limbs, branch and twigs became
beautiful with evanescent blossoms.
The snow was very lightand adhensive,
though during the middle of the next
day it began to melt rapidly and drip
off of roofs and house tops. In the
streets and on the side walks, the
foundation was too much water-soaked
and the beautiful flakes melted almost
as fast as they fell. The boys and
girls, however disappointed in sled
ding, made use of the snow ball sport.
The peculiarity of the storm was that
there seemed to be no storm centre
and most all sections from the Atlantic
coast to theLake regions were visited.
1t was heaviest in Minnesota and the
DakOtas. In st. Paul number of
lives were lost, cattle smothered in
snow drifts, trains delayed, wires down
in probably the severest November
blizzard ever experienced there.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Fur caps, plush and cloth caps, fur
gloves, or any other kind, at Edw. G.
Walls. T
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

A feature with the ladies last week
were bOquets of roses from our gardens,
on the verge of winter, some of the
punches almost as large as would be
gathered in June.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Bargains in overcoats and storm
coats, at Edw. G.. Walls. +
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02
EVENING.


At 100 o'clock was the regular
Thanksgiving Anniversary of the
Presbyterian Church. It was all the
the pastor, superintendent and teachers
could ask as far as public interest was
concerned The church was filled to
the back seat before the second bell
was rung, and after bringing chairs
for the aisles, there were others who
had to go away. Singing was the pre-
dominating feature, the choral SER
vices being aided by the organ and
cOrnet. The services lasted an hour,
as per the following programme:
Singing palace of the King"
Prayer-Mr. Estlin.
Singing-''O Praise Him..
Scripture reading.
Motion Song primary SCHOOL,
Singing-"He Comes"
Missionary Exercise, Little Lights. -
Opening Recitation, Willie Gootee.
Little Ll9hts-Ruth Gregory Myrtle
Vansant, Lavinia Moran, Eta Jones,
Beulah Collins, Emily Middletown,
May FAIRIES, Edith FAIRIES, Clara
Pratt, Edith Redman.
Countries - Nettie Bitter, Miriam
Swinney, Florence Gregory, Mary
Moore, Bessie Middleton, Helen
TBucksOn, Laura Vansant, Bessie
Rose, Grace Lloyd, Lulu Beck.
Closing Recitation, Jennie Still.
Sinying-"Only a Beam of Sun
shine"
Superintendent's Report G. B.
Taylor.
Solo, Miss Marie Estlin-"Galilee. "
Pastors Remarks.
COllection-(Anthem- Even Me. "
Harvest Time"
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
The last event of the day was the
lecture at the Opera House ofRev. DR..
L. E. Barrett, under the auspices of the
NJ. E. Mite Society entitled "Adam's
Rib" The title will give an idea o.
the scope of the lecture-the marriage
relation, including courtship-when
how long, what age etc-the bliss O.
married life and how to maintain it
with many humorous incidents tha
contained a moral lesson that was
something more than simple entertain
ment.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian
EndeavOr will be held this evening
Immediately after prayer meeting.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

A meeting will be held at the Metho-
dist parsonage tomorrow evening of
the teachers and officers of the respec-
tive Sunday schools of the town to
take into consideration the formation
of a class for the study of the scriptures
in the study of the International les
sons. The meeting will be open to any
one other than the teachers, interested
in the study contemplated.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

Considerable complaint was made
about the absence of light on our
street circuit on Sunday night, which
made the way of the church goers not
only disagreeable but dangerous. In
an interview with superintendent F.
L. Wright of our Electric Plant it was
found that the cause was due to a
short circuit, happening between the
poles stationed respectively in front of
Denney's Feed store and DR.. G.. O.
Swinney's residence. 1t was stormy
night and Supt. Wright was not will
ing to take the risk in climbing the
poles and tightening the swagging
wires. 1t could have been done by
stopping the plant, but of the two
courses, he thought it better to let the
streets go and give the residences their
needed service. Unfortunately it hap
pened on the worst night and was
dangerous for pedestrians to be out in
the darkness. Accidents will happen
in the best of cases, but Supt. Wright
should give his attention to inspecting
both the line and plant and see that
our citizens get excellent service.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

The evenings are now at their long
est, the sun setting at 4.35 o'clock.
After next week the sun will begin to
recede, by the middle of the month
setting two minutes later.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-02

DR.. W. II. Longs Indian Medicine
Company is holding forth at the Opera
House this week. There are about 81 in
the company including two full blOoded
Indians and two squahs. Their free
varity shows are drawing large crowds.
Announcement has been made that u
beautiful diamond ring will be given to
the prettiest lady in the hall tomorrow
night. Girls, here's your chance.
About % members of Union Castle
No. II, knights of Golden Eagle,
turned out to st. Peters Episcopal
Church Sunday evening to hear the
special sermon of Rev. Geo. w. Dame
to their order. Considering the fact
that the weather was disagreable, the
attendance was good. Rev. Dame
preached an excellent sermon from
Ecclesiastes 8, II: 81 returned and
saw under the sun, that the race is not
to the swift nor the battle to the strong,
neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet
riches to men of understanding, nor
yet favor to men of skill; but time and
chance happeneth to them all. The
purpOrt of his sermon was success, &"
and was well enjoyed by his brother
members of the fraternal order.