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Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

THE latest information respect
ing the Anglo-American treaty,
under the terms of which all fut-
ure disputes between the United
States and Great Britain, not in
volving the national honor of the
two Governments, are to be re-
ferred to an arbitration tribunal,
is that it will be signed by the
British Ambassador, Sir Julian
Pauncefote, and by Secretary
Olney, representing the United
States, this week.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

John. E. Phillips is rather fortunate
in a series of accident that were liable to
misfortunes, that he escaped so well
from them all without material injury.
A week or two ago in alighting from a
dayton carriage, he got his feet eau ght
IN the reins and fell heavily on his
shoulder, escaping with only a shake
up and bruises. Last week he slipped
and fell three times on the icy pave
ments and finally Christmas day in de-
scending his cellar the step broke and
let him severely on the edge of some
pottery In a very confused mass of
humanity. He felt while lying there
that he had reached the clymax of ac-
cidents and expected to be pulled out
with broken limb or two, but to his
surprise and qualification he emerged
with only a skinned wrist and arm,
which in tied up condition he CARRIED
about with him the next day, his coun-
tenance as cheerful and smiling as if
nothing had happened. But Mr.. Phil
lips is not the only one who has fallen.
Several have fallen or the knobs of ice
ON the pavements, among them a
Medico, and a gentleman of leisure.
whose avoridupoise SEEMINGLY served as
a cushion in protecting them from
broken limbs. Jos. E. Carter, who
went to Wilmington to enjoy Christ
mas dinner with his brother George,
did not get off so easy. He fell on the
ice near Tenth and Madison with such
force, as besides cutting his head,
rendering him unconscious, in which
condition hewas carried to his brothers
and physician called. He returned
home Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
Fire at Frank BaiIey's Lumber Yard.


On Christmas Eve while the people
were all busy in the buying and re-
ceiving of presents, an alarm of fire
was given. Attention was quickly turn
ed from business anda rush made for
Frank Bailey's lumber yard, the scene
OF the cOnhagration. Miss Annie
sutton first noticedthe fire SPRING
ing out of the large lumber
warehouse facing East Street.
some colored men CARED the alarm
ana the news spread to the hose room,
the tire bell rung and in great hurry
and hustle, the fremen were at work
and soon had the hose down and o+-
tached to the plugs. The faithful ner-
tOrmance of those who first arrived ot
the lumber yard in getting out the
horses and carriages from the stable
was creditable piece of work. Being
dry wood the flames rapidly spread
and it took a steady flow of water TO
keep it from consuming other buildings
near it. The Hose Company had con-
siderable trouble with their new hose
attached to the South Street plug.
After bursting several times they were
obliged to bring the old hose out and
it stood the test best of all. The de-
lay in this part was telling and posi-
bly, they could have gotten the flames
from that side under control sooner
had il not been so. Our fremen
work hard and faithfully and kept
the fire from sweeping in it's course.
The lumber warehouse and contents
was burned to the ground besides
badl., damaging the stable, another
lumber shed and the ice house. The
warehouse was a two-story structure
and was filled with the finest wood,
mOlldings, sashes etc, of his yard.
Mr.. Bailey places his loss at $4,000
full insured, which is now being ad-
justet by the Kent County Mutual.
The o"gin of the fire is incendiarv.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

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 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.
S-SUBscRIPTIoN-s1.5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance S100. 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 it
is the 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 semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

IT IS stated on the highest au-
thority in Washington that there
is no foundation for the state
ment that the European powers
have warned the United States
that they would not remain pas
sive in case of trouble between
the United States ond Spain over
Cuba. On the contrary, it is
announced that each of the gov
ernments has given assurance
that it would maintain strict
neutrality.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Mrs. Ellen V. Brayman, one of til,
oldest members of the Kenton Chap
ter of the Epworth League, died at hel
residence, Friday evening, Dec. 1S,
1896.
The members of the local Chapter
adopted the following resolutions.
WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty
God in his all-wise Providence to re-
move from our midst our beloved sis
ter and co-worker, Ellen V. Brayman,
and
WHEREAS, Our Chapter has always
found cheerful and willing aid in our
departed sister; therefore be it
ReSOIUed, That we the members of
the Kenton Epworth League, extend
our heartfelt sympathy to the family
and friends in this hour of their bereay-
ment: and
Resotved, That copy of these reso-
lutlons be sent to the family and to the
secretary to be recorded in the minutes
of this Chapter.
GEORGIA M. PRoUsE, J
GoRDEL1a P. Downs, Committee.
ELLA M. PARDEE.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
"CURIO PARTY"
Entertainment Given by Miss Bertha Hot
fecker

Entertainment Given by Miss Bertha Hot.
fecker.
A very amusing as well as interest
ing entertainment in the form of a
"CuriO Party" was given by Miss
Bertha Hoffecker last evening in honor
OF her guests Miss Helen V. McCaulley
and Miss Caroline s. Hoffecker, of
Wilmington. A list of 80 names were
passed around to each guest and it was
their pleasure to find different objects
about the parlor and library which, as
play on the names would be applic-
able. The time limit was a half hour.
Miss Harriette Layton, of Bridgeville.
received ladies first prize, and Mr.. p.
Blair Pie, of Newark, received gentle
mans first prize. The BOBBY prizes
were award to Miss Alice Spruance
and Mr.. Hirons Denney, respectively.
The occasion was enlivened by music
from the piano, banjo and guitar after
which refreshments were passed
around. Those present from a dist
ance were: Miss Helen Nc cCaulley and
Miss Caroline Hoffecker, Wilmington;
Miss Estelle Boyd, Philadelphia; Miss
Elizabeth Parker, Middletowu; Miss
Harriette Layton, Bridgeville; and
Mfr. p. Blair Pie, Newark.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
horticultural Society Meeting.

The tenth annual meeting of the
Pen!nsula Horticultural Society will
be held in Milford on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday, January sixth,
seventh and eighth, 1897. Excursion
rates over the p. w. & B. railroad
have been secured and those who at
tend, should send to the secretary,
Wesley Webb, Dover, for card orders.
The Central Hotel has made an un-
usually low rate. The meeting prom
ises to be abundantly successful as
well as intensely interesting. The fol-
lowing is the program to be rendered
during the session:
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6.

"GD-'A-'oDa4J jan L AM u.
II A. M.-Enrolling new members.
appointment of special committees
Miscellaneous business.
2P. M.-Address of Welcome, Hon
Us. Willis, Member of Congress From
Delaware. Response, Prof. James s.
Robinson, Horticulturist Maryland Ex
pertinent Station. Presidents Annual
Address, Hon. H. E. YanDeman, Park
sley, Va. Report of the Committee on
Fruits in General, w. S. Maxwell NJ.
D., Still Pond, Nd.
z p. M.-Music by Orchestra. Ad.
dress, Room at the Top of the Market,
Hon. S. D. Willard, Geneva, n. Y.
Reaching the Top of the Market, Hon.
C. j. Monroe, South Haven, Michigan.
Report on Marketing, J. j. Rosa, Mil
ford, Del. Fruit Packages, Charles
Wright, Seaford, Del.
THURSDAY, JANUARY Z.
ga. M.-Western Methods in Fruit
Culture and marketing, Hon. Henry
Augustine, Normal, Illinois. Com.
mercial Horticulture, Prof. James S.
Robinson, Maryland Experiment Sta
ton. Reports of Committees-Apples.
S. H. Derby, WoOdside, Del; Pears,
George Biddle, Cecilton, Nd. Peaches.
A. l.. RurtOn, Lewes; Nomenclature
J. W. Kerr, Denton.
2P. M.-Treatment of Plant Diseases,
b. L. Galloway, Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. G. Spraying
in 1896, Prof. F D. Chester, Delaware
Experiment Station. How We Con-
troll Peach YellOws in Michigan, Hon.
G. S. Monroe, Michigan.
z P. NJ. - Music by orchestra.
Flowers and Plants in Home Adorn
ment, Mrs. L. L. Waters, of Princess
Anne, Md, and Mr.. A. w, Slaymaker,
of Camden. Commercial Horticulture,
Joseph Heacock, WyncOte, Pa.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8.
ga. M.-Reports of Committees on
Propagation of Fruit Trees, C. M.
Peters, Wesley, Nd. Eatable Nuts, ].
W. Killen, FELTON,, Del. Small Fruits,
W. F. Allen, Jr., Salisbury, Md.
Grapes, J. E. Carter, Smyrna. The
San Jose Scale in Delaware and Mary
land, Prof. johnson, Entomologist
Maryland Experiment Station. Re-
ports of Committee on Legislation, E.
II. Bancroft, Camden. Fruits for
Family Use, H. Augustine, Illinois.
2. p. M.-Reports of Committee on:
Potatoes, W. L. Elgey, Exmore, Va.
Melons, Paynter Frame, Harbeson.
Tomatoes, o. Harrison, Berlin. Nd.
Asparagus, j. b, Gilchrist, Milford.
Crimson Glover, Col. J. Turpin Wright,
Laurel. Plant Breeding and it's APP
plication to the OriginatiOn and I'm
provement of Varieties, Prof. G. Har-
Did Powell, Horticulturist Delaware |
Experiment Station.
p. M.-Landscape Gardening. DR..
F. P. Herr, Ridgely, Nd. Plums in |
New York, Hons. d. Willard. Geneva:
Plums in Maryland, J. W. Kerr, Den
'on, Nd. Address by Prof. S. B.
aeiges, U. S. Pomologist, Washing
on, d. D.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The STEAMER ELLA.-Captains of
tugbOats that reached the city report
having encountered considerable ice in
the Delaware river as far down as Duck
Creek flats. The ice was three or four
inches in thickness, and extended from
shore to shore. While it was not so
heavy as to interfere with navigation
of large craft, the tugboats were much
longer than usual in coming down the
river. The steamboat Ella, which
plies between Philadelphia and Smyrna
and which went aground in the Della
ware river, near New Castle during the
snow-stOrm Tuesday night week,
passed up from that point Monday in
tow. Some difficulty was experienced
IN getting her free. After she was re-
leased on Sunday from the place she
went ashore, an accident occurred
which caused the beaching of the craft,
about 100 feet below. About four
O'Clock Monday afternoon she was
fOated from this place, and she started
shortly after for necessary repairs at
Pusey & Jones Co., Wilmington. 1t
is thought now that the Ella will not
be run again for the time. When the
creek is open, new boat will be pro-
Cured until their newly fitted steamer
is ready.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The mill pond has been centre of
attraction during the holidays, not
only to the young people in skating
but also for the ice gatherers. D. J.
Cummins, w. H. Carr and J. G. Biz
zard commenced getting ice on Satur-
day, and the work continued Monday
and yesterday, including besides the
above, Jacob Lienberger, w. G..
Pierce, Geo. W. Turner, the Creamery
the Misses Cummins at "Woodlawn''
and others, The ice is about inches
thick.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Jerman Chapel Sunday School held
successful Christmas entertainment
Monday evening. The program con-
sisted of signing and speaking. Miss
Gertie McAffee was awarded a prize
for attending the school five years and
not missing a session, Misses Bella
and Della johnson for not missing a
Sunday in a year, and Miss Bessie
Rose for bringing the greatest num-
Der OF scholars during the year. The
school has III scholars and an average
attendance of II.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Do you know the quickest way to
cure sprain or bruise. n bur1 on
scald? Such injuries are very common
and be cured quickly if properly treated
mr; y. M. Amerman, of Forks P. o.,
Columbia Co., Pa, saws: 0I have
never found anything to compare with
Chamberlain Pain Balm for snrains
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 90 and 90 cents per bottle by
Clifton Il Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Messrs. w. w. Wright and Harry G.
sewell have leased the Trappe Cream ery
for a term of years, beginning Jan, 1, 1897.
These young men are competent, skilled,
industrious, and worthy; their record as
connected with the creamery il cred;tabla
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

You Can Be Well VIII sn your blood
is rich, pure and nour shing. Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes theI blood rich and
pure and cures all blood diseases, re-
storing health and vigQr.
Hoods Pills are ed ~ take, easy to
operate. Cure indig sion' headache
Q5oA,
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Masculine Foreacres of Bombay
Hook, ran into and smashed the glo be
OF the arc light at the flour corners" on
Christmas eve, while the electrician
had it pulled down to renew the car
bons. Mr.. Foreacres was in a condi-
ton to neither see or care much for the
lamp that was pulled down in the road.
but 1t was noticed that he very soon
after left for home. This however
makes no difference, for the Superin-
tendent will expect him to settle for
that globe.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Many rejoice that they ever heard of
'Goldey's,Y that well-known Wilmington
Oel.) Cominercial and Shorthand College.
It's short, practical courses soon fitted these
young people, for good positions.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The Ledger Almanac for 1897 has
just been issued and maintains its
high standard as a local and general
manual. 1t is valuable gift to the
readers of the Ledger and specially in
dispensable to all who desire informa-
ton relating to Philadelphia. The
Ledger was the first to introduce an
almanac of it's own creation as holi-
day remembrance to its readers, and
while it has many imitators, it has not
been surpassed by any.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The Christmas holiday has been at
tended by unusually cold weather.
The day before Christmas, the (mer-
curry down to nine degrees in the
morning) made it cold for shopping.
and if the usual number Of buyers
We're in town common to Christmas
Eve, they did their purchasing more
speedily and got away sooner than is
the custom. Nevertheless the mer-
chants report a satisfactory trade.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed will apply to the Legislature at it's
next session for a divorce from his wife
Laura L. Wright.
ISAAC H. WRIGHT,
Dover, Del, Dec. 20, 1896.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

According to the EUery EUening, the
talk among the preachers is for Rev.
A. Stengle as Presiding Elder to sue
ceed Rev. Alfred Smith on Easton
District. To laymen this would be a
natural and wise choice, and the right
thing to do. The same authority states
that Rev. c. W. Prettyman is talked
of as the successor of Rev. W. F.
Cochran whose term also expires on
Salisbury district.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
P0cketbOok Lost.

Lost, since Saturday, pocketbook con-
tanning from $3s to $40. Person returning
Sald pocketbOOk or giving information
leading to its recovery, will be suitably re-
warded.
THEODORE CARROW,
IL Near Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
LOST.

If the person who lost some money in
smyrna on Saturday, the 26th inst. will
call at the TIMES office they may hear some
thing concerning it.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
Strayed or Stolen.

Was taken from the streets near the post
office in Smyrna, on the evening of Dec "a
lChrlstmas Eve) bay mare having a sad
die and bride. Said animal had two white
feet and a lump on the left hind leg
liberal reward will be paid for her restora-
ton or information leading thereto.
HARRY WALLACE,
Deakyneville, Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Agent for the sale of Radamn's Mi
crobe Killer, the best medicine for all
diseases J. B. Cooper. If
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Presiding Elder Smith preached his
last official sermon here Sunday morn
ing, being on the last round of his 9Th
year as presiding Elder of Easton Dis
trict. His first sermon on his duties
as Presiding Elder was preached to
this congregation. He said he remem-
bered the occasion and incidents well
though it may have passed from their
memories. His recurring visits since
had always been occasions of interest
to him: he had improved in health and
experience in the passing years, but
the gospel message which he brought
was just the same and Just as necessary
and eficacious as in the first days.
His discourse was on reconciliation to
God-nOt command, but an entreaty.
He preached at Severson's Church on
the circuit in the afternoon, and at
Clayton at night. Rev. A. Stengle
filled the appointment for him at
Bethel, Cheswold circuit in the after
noon.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
For Sale.

At the Delaware House, SMYRNA. ON the
9Th inst, at O'Clock p. M, TEN SHARES
OF THE FRUIT GROWERS Ma
TIONAL BANK STOCK. ' VA
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

u y IUmmlNS, W. II. JANNEY,
President. Cashier
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del T
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The Quarterly Communion service
will be administered next Sunday morn
ing at the Methodist Church.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
The SMYRNA TIMES.

SMYRNA, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 3Oth, 1896
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The "COOns" are not the only one 8
who seem to look upon Christmas as
the time of the year to get drunk and
be profuse in the use of profane Ian
guage. Every good thing is abused,
and none in its objects and purposes,
more than the time that commentaries
the birth of the Savior of the world.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The new books for the NJ. E. Sunday
School were catalogue and ready for
distribution on Sunday. The selection
OF books was above the grade of the
Primary department, so to even things
up, Supt. ]. H. Hofecker made them
a present of books Sunday adapted to
their age and comprehension.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. r
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Owing to evening services next week
at the Methodist Church-observin
the Week of Prayer-1Irs. Brockson
will meet the Teachers Uunion on
Friday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock in
Bible Glass room.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The charges of Smyrna circuit held
their last quarterly conference Mon
day afternoon, adjourning to the 9th of
March to close up the years work. The
members voted unanimously for the
return of Rev. W. R. Mowbray for the
pastor next year.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Navigation closed on the day before
Christmas. The Elizabeth Van Sewer
did not make her trip down that day, as
was scheduled, and is now laid up in
the city for an indefinite time.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The usual watch-night will be held
at the Methodist church tomorrow
night, commencing at 1890 O'Clock.
Pastor Stengle purposes abserving the
Week of Prayer, services every eve
ming, commencing with Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening Jan 5th.
Full attendance is requested. Annual
election of officers.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

WANTED . lb chickens and under
alive 10cents per lb. Green & Bro,
Odessa, Del.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The TIMES wishes its patrons a hap
py New Year-now within two days of
that event.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Alarge audience attended the echo"
meeting of the st. Louis Convention
W. G. L. U. last evening at the Meth
Odist Church. The program, which
was given in our last issue, was inter
esting and we'll executed.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The Gen. Handbook Post, G. A. r.
of this town, mustered in two recruits
on Monday evening.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

Presley GOldsborough killed two
large otters on the marsh Christmas
Day, near Woodland Beach.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
The public schools will resume their
session next Monday.

The public schools will resume theil
session next Monday.
DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettymar
Building, Smyrna Del. 7
Agent for the sale of Radamn's Mi.
crobe Killer, the best medicine for ali
diseases J. B. Cooper. II
The Quarterly Communion service
will be administered next Sunday morn
ing at the Methodist Church.
Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday.
Owing to evening services next week
at the Methodist Church-Observin
the Week of Prayer-lfrs. Brockson
will meet the Teachers Uunion on
Friday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock in
Bible Glass room.
Alarge audience attended the echo"
meeting of the st. Louis Convention
W. G. T. U. last evening at the Meth
Odist Church. The program, which
was given in our last issue, was inter
esting and well executed.
The Ladies Benevolent Society, an
institution that serves an important
place in seeing after the necessitous
cases in our community, made donat-
ion visit one day last week to one of
our oldest citizens-liss Nary Peter
son, now in her S1th year.
W. NJ. Mccormick, Grand Master
Mogul and 19 of the liveliest Kickers of
Industry No % A. o. A. NJ. of Wilm-
ingtOn, visited -uispah Conclave No
164 of this town and introduced their
kickers to four victims and installed
the officers of the COnclave and had a
good time generally, after which they
repaired to Geo. ". Stevensons ice
cream saloon for their fodder and oats.
The Colored citizens Of rural New
Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties will
assemble in convention in Whatcoat
Church, Dover, Friday, Jan 18th, to
consider the educational condition II of
the race in the State, and to memori-
alize the Constitution and General AS
sembly in behalf of the colored
schools.
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
To-day is slightly warmer.

DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. +
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

LOsT-On Saturday last briar wood
pipe, gold mounted. A reward will be
offered for its return to this office. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-12-30

The demand on the post-office for
holiday packages was fully as large
this year as any proceeding one has
been.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-07

IT Is characteristic Of true
gentlemen that they are always
leady to apologize for an insult,
uhen convinced that they are
in the wrong. Lord Dunraven's
hardness in making an apology
10 the New York yacht club
TOR his unjust accusation of
cheating, lays him open to the
grave imputation of lacking
This important quality neces-
sary TO sustain his claim to the
tide Of gentleman.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-07
MEXICO'S POSITION
ON PRIZE FIGHTS
Special to The HERALD.

Special to The HERALD.
Mexico City, Feb. 5-The
position of he Mexican gov
eminent in the impending prize
fight is that, as every state in
the American Union has legis
lated against prize fights, Mex
leo cannot permit thar which is
condemned by pubic opinion
in the United States. President
Diaz is unalterahly opposed 10
allowing the fight on Mexican
soil and frankly says so.
Gov. Ahumada of chihuahua
is in the city aud said tonight:
"On no prelext will / grant a
permit for the prize fight on
Mexican soil. | will go further
for will take every possible
means to prevent the fight talk
ing place. l have n force of
cavalry on scouting duty along
the frontier and have ordered
them to arrest anyone entering
Mexico to take part in a prize
fight | shall be at Juarez on
Sunday for the purpose of stop
ping this business. There is a
piece of debatatle territory
near Juarez that is de facto nm
der control OF tue United States.
but all | may say is that on
J Mexican soil under our .juris-