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Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
Prohibition Convention at Dover.

Temperance people from all over
Delaware met in Dover Thursday for
the purpose of taking some action on
the temperance question and it's bear
ing upon the coming Constitutional
Convention of this State. The meet
ing was not a political one in any
sense and was not called by any party
or for the purpose of naming a ticket
1t was called under the direction of
the last Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence, but was open to the members of
all denominations. There were, pur-
haps, 200 people present when the Rev.
L. E. Barrett called the convention to
| order and stated that the meeting had
been called for the purpose of endeavor-
ingtO secure clause in the new COnsti-
tuition of the State forbidding the sale of
intoxicating liquors as beverages with
in this State. H. F. Pickles, of Will
mingtOn, was made temporary chair
man, and the Rev. I. E. Terry, tempo
rary secretary. The usual committees
were at once appointed and the con-
ventiOn spent the balance of the morn
session in hearing speeches by some of
those present.
At the afternoon session a series of
resolutions were adopted declaring il
to be the sense Of the Convention that
the sale of liquor should be stopped by
the Constitution of this State and
pledging the support of the members
to such candidates as would pledge
themselves to work and vote for a tenn
perance clause i'll the new law of the
State. 1t was declared to be the duty
of all good citizens to work for this
end and they were invited to worl
with the convention, irrespective O
party creed. The secretary of the con
ventiOn was requested to send to eacl
candidate of every party for the offic,
of member of the coming Constitutions
Convention a circular asking him if h
will agree to place prOhibitive claus,
in the Constitution, and requestin;
him also to publish the answers. |
was also declared that the Constitution
must contain clause providing that
i'll case the General Assembly saw fit t.
do so, the question of prohibiting tn
sale of liquor could be referred to tn
. people. Under the present Constitu
ton this cannot be done, and the court
have so decided.
1t was also decided to hold meeting
in different parts of the State to cor
slider this matter.
These officers were elected: Pres
dent, Rev. Dr. Hubert; Vice Pres
dents, Charles Baird, New Castle; L. N
Price, Kent, and John r. Price, Sus
sex; Secretary, A. G. Cox; Treasures
, r. NJ. Cooper; Executive Committee
, Charles B. Lore, George w. Todd
Mrs. Mary Smithers, Rev. J. b. Turne
I. B. Schellenger. DR. Hulburd mac
, an address on the temperance questio
q and the Convention adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
FREE COINAGE AND WHEAT.
Will the Farmer be Benefited?
For the Times

VIII Dc DeueIlIeug
For the Times
The benefits promised to the farmer
by the deciples of free silver coinage
are delusion and snare. They are
told, that under unlimited coinage of
silver, the price per bushel of wheat
will be doubled If it could be shown
that under free silver, the home con-
sumption of wheat would take our en-
tire product and that the price of an
ounce of silver dt $1.29 would repre-
sent the price of bushel of wheat as
is claimed by the Bryanites, perhaps
the farmer might find comfort in these
rich promises, but the facts relating to
the distribution and consumption of
our wheat product, make the realiza-
ton of these promises can empty
dream" Taking the year 1894 for ex-
ample, the yield of wheat in the United
States was about 395, ,OOO,0OO bushels.
of which 175, 600 bushels or about
43 per cent. or 43 bushels of every 100
bushels produced, were exported, and
sold in the market of gold standard
countries, at gold prices.
The great probabilities are, that un-
der the delusive free coinage theory.
the farmers will find their home mar
ket decreased, leaving large surplus
to dispose of in foreign markets, where
the demand had not increased, and in
consequence of which prices would
inevitably fall.
The American farmer ought to be
interested in maintaining the present
standard, for should we adopt the
Silver Standard, at least 43 per cent of
our wheat product being sold in gold
markets as at present, settlements
would be made with us upon a silver
basis this being our standard money.
Thus American wheat sold in Liverpool
at 81 90 per bushel in gold, would be
paid for here in a debased silver dol
lar, with purchasing power of about
80 cents.
The farmer instead of being bene-
fited by this wild Populistic theory.
would really be roasted by it, paving
more for what he has to purchase, re-
ceiving less for his staple product then
to-day. SOUND MONEY.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

THE State and country tickets of the
Republican factions is still in a state
of great uncertainty and looks as if it
will remain so, at least until the Mid
die of October when it must be de-
cided one way or the other. The
trouble is over men-nOt the party or
its principles, for there is but one
opinion on the National ticket. The
party with which Mr.. Addicks is allied
has nearly all the voters in Kent and
Sussex, and will have much the larger
following in New Castle, yet the boilers
or Higgins men as they are called, in
sist on running an opposition ticket in
all the counties, not with any hope Of
an election but to defeat the opposing
faction. Their motive, when sifted
down, is construed to be a desire fol
the Federal plums that they think will
be at the disposal of ex-senator Hig-
gins. 1t is not believed that this lit
tie game will work with Mr.. McKin
ley when he gets in the executive chail
and is apprised of the cause of defeat
if such X shall be.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
Death of Jas. w. Mitchell.

James W. Mitchell, one of our citi
zens, died unexpectedly while ON a
visit to his son in Philadelphia on
Wednesday last, his family and friends
not knowing he was seriously i'll until
the announcement of his death that
evening. He went up to Philadelphia
several weeks ago in his usual health
to take trip by water to Maine with
his sOn-in-law Capt. Lank, taking a
cold that resulted in a chill, but the
immediate cause of his death was fatty
degeneration of the heart
The deceased grew mp and lived in
this vicinity until some twenty years
ago when he moved to the farm of DIR.
VIM. F. Goodwin, near Middletown,
some years later going to Philadelphia
and three years ago, being disabled
from attending to business by a severe
case of sciatica, he and his wife, the
children all being grown, came down
to Smyrna to reside with his daughter
Sadie. He was in his 72nd year. He
was of a cheerful temperament, and
had a genial habit in his intercourse
with others.
The funeral occurred ON Friday after
noon, conducted by his pastor, Rev.
A. Stengle, assisted by Rev. G.. W
Dame. Interment was iii the Episcopa
Cemetery. He leaves, besides his
widow, sons and daughters. The
following relatives from a distance at
tended the funeral: DIR. VIM. G. Nit
chell and wife, VIM. NJ Lank anC
wife and daughter, Miss Ray, Phila
delphia; d. G. B. Mitchell, Bridgeton
N. j.; j. w. Mitchell and wife, Phila
delphia and Edwin A. Read and wife
Wilmington and Mrs. Beaston, Viii
mington; Mrs. Carey, Milton and Mrs
Savin, Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

THERE are now two Democratic and
two Republican, to say nothing about
other candidates for congress, and
only one can be elected. Mr.. Willis
was elected two years ago and except
the multiplicity of candidates there is
no material change in the condition of
things now. Such being the case, Mr..
Willis would seem to stand much the
best show of success, as, with fair
election his friends claim he will have
a majority of the votes. If fraud at
the ballot box should show a majority
against him it will be investigated,
showing up a similar condition OF
things with other candidates, and il
defeated by such means, he will most
probably be seated by theHOuse.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
NOTICEI

Readers, will say just few words;
as my name has been made public, 1
will here contradict it. First, any one
with reason knows that a mans wife
would not leave him without very
great cause, and can prove that had
more than my share of trouble, a good
cause to leave, although there are
some that think you ought to stay, if
YOU are driven out and compelled to
go. (Signed),
Mrs. ANNIE KLEE.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

suits that will attend your efforts. The
speaker closed with painting a picture
of the future and of the great blessings
that await those who have served in
the cause of God.
The exercises closed with singing
"Blest be the Tie," and the Mispah
Benediction.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

THE milk in the cocoanut of ex-
Senator Higgins fight against the
State ticket of the Republican party
adopted in regular order at Dover by
delegates from every Hundred in the
State, is believed to be the Federal
patronage, which apparently stands to
him for more than the success of the
party in the State. A disposition en-
shrouded en- antagonisms fights fol
self and control to the last The party
what use is the party under another
management, so a President and his
cabinet are in touch?
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

IT is pretty certain that there will be
but one Electoral Republican ticket
in Delaware. There has been con-
siderable bluster with the Boilers calling
themselves Regular" because under
certain representations thus adopted at
st. Louis, but acting under larger in
formation it is understood that the
National Committee has called off the
electoral ticket of the boiling ''re-
gulars.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

THE State convention of the National
Democrats of Delaware, held in Will
mingtOn last week nominated the fol-
lowing ticket:
For Presidential electOrs-Levi A.
BertOlette of New Castle county, Ed
ward Ridgely of Kent, Charles c.
StOckley of Sussex.
For Representative in Congress
Thomas F. Bayard, Jr., of Whining
ton.
The convention further adopted a
platform which ratified the nomination
of Palmer and Buckner by the Indiana
polls convention and reafirmed the
sound Democratic principles enunci-
ated by the best Democratic sentiment
n of the country 1t also took as its
candidate for Governor Ebe W. Tun-
nell of Sussex county, the nominee of
the Democratic party for this office,
and recommended to the counties the
endorsement of the Democratic nomi-
nees for local offices, the Legislature
and the Constitutional Convention.
The convention was large in numbers,
representative in character, enthusias-
tic in its purpose, and unanimous
throughout, save upon the single mat
ter of Fl. nation of a candidate
for .lse in Congress. There
was an expression in favor of accept
ing the Democratic nominee for this
Office, but a much larger sentiment
against it. And so the convention de.
cided, by a convincing majority, tC
place a SoundMoney Democrat il
nomination.
The question of the readjustment o.
the party after the defeat of Bryan anC
the populistic- ic-democratic-free silveI
combination will come up, and tn,
National Democratic party will CLAIM
to be the natural legatees of the oil,
party. To them will naturally fall tn
duty of reorganization for future work
and the Gold Democrats will thus b
on top. There is evidently politica
wisdom and foresight in the action O
the Gold Democrats.
The following from the call of th
convention will explain the obieC
aimed at:
TO the Democratic Honest None
League of Delaware-Fellow Demo
Gratis: Having declared our belief tbs
the platform adopted by the Nations
Convention called in the name of tb
Democratic party, and lately held
the city OF Chicago, is in conflict wit
the fundamental principles of the part,
and that the candidates nominated b
said convention are not true exponent
OF Democratic doctrines; and ~havin
declared that 1t is our duty as Dem,
Gratis to protest against the action
said convention and to refuse our SUI
port TO Its candidates, we, on Augul
Sotn last, effected our organization an
sent delegates to represent us at ii
convention Of the National Democrat
party held at indianapolis, on Septeu
Der od. Through them we participat.
IN the action of that eonyentio,
through them we coneurred in II
aoopuon OF platform embodyinQ II
principles to which, for more than
century, through good and evil repo.
"a times Of prosperity and in davs
auVersity, the Democratic partv h
Kept its faith. Through them We "a
our votes and assisted in the nomio
ssoh 0i John M. Palmer Of Illinois. a,
simon y. Buckner OF Kentuekv
s@nsui4ates s Tor the Offices of Preside
aa aaa vice. President Of the limit
states Of America. oA''
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
ohamplen shot or 1he ,vDrla

Miss Annie Oakley writes 'Alyself and MANY
Of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. have given
Aliens Foot-Eas the powder 10 shake into the
shoes, most thorough trial, and II does all ii
not mere than you claim ID instantlv tahes
the sung out M Cnrns aud Bunions Allen's
toot-easQ Is celtain cure for swollen, hot, ach.
~ lng OF sweating feet. Sold by all Druggists and
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy N ~
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
The SMYRNA TIMES.
.SnzTa'nU, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 3Oth. 1896

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.
Ms-sUBscRIPTION-S15 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance Sl.OO. 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 1t 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 50
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semiannual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
the following is the time table of
the steamer Elizabeth Van Solver for
month of OctOber.-
PhiladelDhia-

Wheat has advanced recently about
s cents per bushel. War clouds hang
ing over Europe is said to cause this:
little it is certain is being received
from Russia, the latter storing it in
her own granaries and the bulk of it
is coming from America. The effect
has been an advance of 2 cents bushel
on corn. The amount of wheat being
shipped can be judged from the fact
that ocean freights have advanced
nearly 300 per cent in the past month.
The advance in the price of wheat has
made -four jump from so to 70 cents
per barrel in sympathy with the cereal.
Since July 1st, so per cent. more wheat
and -four have been exported to Eu-
rope than was exported during the
corresponding period of last year.
This is one cause of $43, 900, OO9 in gold
being brought into this country dur
ing the last few months. The balance
of trade is now in favor of the United
States.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

A Democratic meeting of good size
for the place Ga majority of whom went
from this town accompanied by the Ex-
celsior banG) was held at Brenford on
Thursday evening. The principal
speaker was candidate for Congress
Handy, Mr.. Tunnel, the Gubernato-
rial candidate not being present, nor
was he hardly expected. Mr.. Handy
is represented as being at his best.
He spoke fiuently as he did four
years ago when he assured the farmers
that if they would elect Mr.. Cleveland
President wheat would be worth from
$1.25 to $3.50 per bushel and corn from
90 to 70 cents but now instead COM
plains that everything is so low, and
offers as a remedy the free coinage of
silver with a dollar which Ambassador
Bayard and Senator Gray declare is
worth only 53 cents in intrinsic value.
There were two or three other short
speeches the only remark about which
we have heard is that things were said
which their friends wish had been left
unsaid.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
Our Secret Societies.

Morning Star Lodge, No. 8, 1. o. 0.
F., elected the following officers on
Friday evening: N. g., John Man
nering; V. g., Joseph E. Carter; R.
s., William FAIRIES; P. S., Geo. M.
Stevenson; Treasurer, Joseph Wright
Host, John r. Cameron; Trustees
Joseph H. Wright, j. Fletcher Trua1
and Harry b. Grieves.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
Tax Notice.

The Collector will sit to receive the Taxes
for Smyrna Public Schools on Monday and
Tuesday afternoon, Oct 5th and 9Th, be-
tween the hours of 80 and $50 P. NJ, at
the office of II. G. Budd, Esq. All taxes
paid on these dates will be subject to a
rebate of 8 per cent.
E. NJ. FOWLER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

They say ''to get on in the world, 90 to
"Goldey's," !" the famous Wilmington tDel. )
Commercial and Shorthand College. A
position and business sllcpess for both
sexes quickly assured by IFS short courses.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Smyrna Del. Il
The "Rally" at the Centennial
church last Sunday was a success re-
alizing the sum of $4,000.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening Oct.6th
1896 SEC.
Farewell water melons and canta-
loupes. 1t is time they were gone, but
few still inger. They have had a
full season,
The collector will sit at the office of
H. G. Budd, Esq, next Monday and
Tuesday, Oct. 9Th and 9th, to receive
Public School taxes. See advertise
ment.
Bombay Hook and the Neck lands
had late but large mosquito produc-
tiOn last week. The nights are getting
too long and cool for them to amount
to great annoyance.
A ride through the country indicates
that there will be large area of wheat
seeded this year-the most of the corn
fields and some fallOw fields. The most
of the farmers have been waiting for
October and cooler weather, in consid-
Grafton of the fly.
VIM. NJ. Bell and Ralph G. HOf-
fecker, in fishing at Fleming's Landing
Monday afternoon, caught n Black
Will, fish unknown to anglers before
in Smyrna river, but a fine pan fish.
In fine catch of perch were also a
number of crOakers and rOckfish.
Capt. A. H. Smith, who is the agent
for the phosphates of the j. E. Tygert
company advertised in these columns,
tells us that he has been unable to
keep in supply to meet the active de-
mands. He has made arrangements
for larger shipments.
A. E. Jardine has received during
the past two weeks about 300 tons OF
coal, which has been sold and nearly
all delivered. He will receive another
| oorOo in a fav- dovS
Mr.. Joseph Burchensl, who spent
the spring in travelling in the lands
of Egypt, Palestine, &c, will deliver I
narrative of his travels in ST. Peter
chapel on Friday evening next. Th'
Arion Quartette give a selection befOr,
and after the lecture. Admission 9
cents, children 10 cents.
The show people left some money
seems besides what was spent with ou
dealers for various supplies. Severa
parties it seems anticipated as much
and satup all night it is said to be on tn
vacated ground by daylight Sunda
morning. One party claimed to hav
found a five dollar note, another 81. 90
another 80 cents and so on in smalle
sums. Boys were still kicking til
straw about Monday morning.
The State Fair at Dover had goo
weather last week, only Wednesda
being cold and blustery. Thursda
was the big day, the Grand stand bein
filled. The other days attracted bu
few besides those interested in tn
races, which are said to have bee
spirited. The ladies and others il
terested in culinary and needle wOrl
painting and general exhibits are nC
attracted as some years ago.
The following is the time table
i | A. o4oo~,o- I7I;,ol,o4l, W., O -. Z
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
KENTON.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, Sept 29.-The Ladies' Aid is
making big preparations for their festival
and oyster supper, to be held in the old
cannery building, next Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. All are invited.
Rev. J. Il. Prouse is still holding his re-
vival meetings at Blackiston.
The cannery run by E. o. Bayles has
closed for the season and the Bohemians he
had employed have returned to Baltimore.
PersOnal:-The many friends of Mrs. DR..
Cooper are solicitous of her condition.
Miss Eva Lane, who has been quite i'll with
Typhoid fever, is sconvalesGent.- Book
er, Of Talbot county, has returned home
after an extended visit to her daughter,
Miss Ida Booker-Miss Kate Graham is Wis.
iting friends in FeltOn.-NIiss Sallie Haz-
zard, of Lewes, is being entertained by Rev
Mrs. Prouse. Y
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Jesse L. Test, Esq, an old resident
and highly respected citizen of our
town, called this morning and after
purchasing a bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrheoa Remedy,
said: eff anyone asks you if this
remedy will do what is claimed for it,
tell them yes, and refer them to me. y
H. ALEXANDER STROKE, Reynoldsville,
Pa. No one can doubt the value OF
this medicine after giving it fair trial.
Then it is pleasant and safe to take,
making it especially valuable fol
children. For sale by Clifton & Ray.
mOnd.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
Oh Tnesday eYening last Mcdonnell

On Tuesday evening last Mcdonnell
Encampment, N. 2. 1, ., o, F.,
elected the following officers. G. p,
J. Fletcher Truax; S. W., Walter H.
Davis; j. W.. Joseph B. HUM; H. p,
John r. Cameron; Scribe, E. M,
Fowler; Treasurer; Joseph Wrighti
Trustees, Geo. M. Stevenson, E. M.
Fowler and Joseph Wright.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn, Elegant
lunGh in Milk. Qt can, 1Oc..
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Smyrna Conclave, No. 1853, Adhesive
Mugullians, will hold a Bungle next
Monday night. All the members are
requested to be present as there will be
several victims to but the Jack.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

A. hacking cough is not only annoying to
Others, but is dangerous to the person who
has it. One Minute Cough Cure will quickly
put an end to it. Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Cummings the photographer is here
every Wednesday. First class work
and prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

DIR. f. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. j
The puff of the engine at our grist
mills, indicates the low state of water
in the ponds.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Mr.. Joseph Burchensl, who spent
the spring in travelling in the lands
of Egypt, Palestine, &c, will deliver a
narrative of his travels in St. Peters
chapel on Friday evening next. The
Arion Quartette give selection before
and after the lecture. Admission 25
cents, children 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Some of our streets, the one to the
Landing below "whapping," notably,
has been greatly improved by the use
of the scythe and shovel.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

The Orally" at the Centennial
church last Sunday was a success re-
alizing the sum of $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

The smiling candidate will soon be
around, shaking hands and asking for
support. Of course, you will treat him
kindly, for he has hard road to travel.
Some high toned politicians have even
dropped down to a familiar CONVEX
sation with the colored voter about the
button he wears.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

A. E. Jardine has received during
the past two weeks about 300 tons of
coal, which has been sold and nearly
all delivered. He will receive another
cargo in few days.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Farewell water melons and canta-
loupes. 1t is time they were gone, but
few still linger. They have had
full season,
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening Oct. 9th
1896 SEC.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

A ride through the country indicates
that there will be large area of wheat
seeded this year-the most of the corn
fields and some fallow fields. The most
of the farmers have been waiting for
October and cooler weather, in consid-
Grafton of the fly.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

Capt. A. H. Smith, who is the agent
for the phosphates of the j. E. Tygert
company advertised in these columns,
tells us that he has been unable to
keep in supply to meet the active de-
mands. He has made arrangements
for larger shipments.
Smyrna times., 1896-09-30

The third quarterly conference of
Smyrna will be held Friday evening.
On the following evening it will be
held at the circuit parsonage.