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Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

The ladies Aid, of the NJ. E. Church,
Leipsic. will hold strawberry festival
on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and &,
at the Church Hall.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

DIR. F. L. Grier, dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. j
The Galley" may not excel in its
wheat fields this year, but has the lead
in its corn fields.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Editorial matter intended for this
issue has been crOwed out.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

a. q. W9ostei, a prominent citizen Of
0s8eo, Mich, afttr suffering excruciatingly
from piles for twenty years, was cared in 4
short time by using DeWitt's Witch HAZEL
salYe an absolute cure for all skin diseases.
More of this preparation is used than all
others combined. Clifton 4 Raymond
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

VIM. E. Riggs Jr., Clerk of the Or
phans Court, Dover, died at noon to-
day. He will be buried here on FIJI
day afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Tbs Kings Daughters will picnic at
Belmont on the e5th inst, This is an
annual feature Of tho club and Is antiei.
pated with great deal of pleasure.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03
COAST SURVEY TOWERS.

Engineer Perkins, of the Geodetic
and U. S. Coast Survey, is engaged in
erecting observation towers for tri-
angular surveys between the Delaware
and Chesapeake bays. One of these
towers is in construction near Lock
woods Chapel, three or four miles
beyond Kenton, and may be ready for
elevation this week, and another is to
be erected some twelve miles south of
this. THESE towers will stand 100 feet
high, and are used as points of obser-
vation in the coast survey Of both
bays. From these wooden towers
there will rise still another signal on
piping that is projected 100 feet higher,
or 240 feet in all. These high signals
are important in making the triangular
surveys from such distant points as
Milford, since on account of the curv
ature Of the earth, targets Gonld not
be seen from such distances except by
increased elevation. The places for tn,
towers are the highest points between
the two bays--the watershed where th,
streams begin their course in opposite
directions.
The surveys between points by thu
improved methods are more accurat,
than by chaining the land, but IL look
odd to thus go fifteen OK twenty mile
inland to get an accurate coast survey
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03
FOR RENT.

THE LOWER ROOM IN ODD FELL
lows Hall can be rented for a store room
or by the night for festivals, suppers, ban
quets, &c. Apply to
56tf w. f. BROWN.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Cummings the photographer is here
every Wednesday. First class WORK
and prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03
SHOE DEPARTMENT

We will not enter upon de
tailed description of this depart
ment, as it is we'll known tIa'
we ale the leaders of stylish toOF
wear. "a
This season we have seleclggu
the newest styles and caretulI
studied the fit and wearing qua
tiles. We have some speclaIllI,iiooss
to offer in Ladies' Oxford llS'
at $3.50 and $500, Goth centuL!.
last and in all widths. They as :lc
the newest. Don't miss seeiDS
them.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

VIM. N. Ransom has fine field of
wheat adjoining the town that is pas
sing from the green to the white state
This indicates an early harvest.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

The axeman cut down some of our
best shade trees three years ago to
make way for the electric wire, and
now the same executioner is cutting
out the new growth that has made
since. One of the unsolved questions
is, what right has the electric wire to
dispute the prior possession of the
shade tree?
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier
residing at Monroe, Mich, was sew
erely afflicted with rheumatism but re-
ceived prompt relief from pain by using
Chamberlain Pain Balm. He says
cat times my back would ache so
badly that could hardly raise mp. IL
/ had not gotten relief I would not be
here to write these few lines Cham
berlain's Pain Balm has done me a
thankful for it. For sale by Clifton
a Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03
Summer Vacation Tours.

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Co. now
has on sale at all its offices east of the
Ohio River full line of tourist excurs-
ion tickets to all the lake, mountain
and seashore resorts in the Eastern
and Northern States and in Canada.
These tickets are valid for return
Journey until October 31st. Before
deciding upon your summer outing it
would be well to consult the B. & o..
of Routes and Rates for Summer
Tours" All B. & o. Ticket Agents at
principal points have them, or they
will be sent upon receipt of ten cents,
for postage, by Chas. o. Scull, Genl
Passenger Agent, B. & 0. r. r.,
Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Co. has
Just issued handsome book descrip-
tive of the various summer resorts, in
the mountains and by the. seaside, adj
jacent to or reached by its system OF
lines.
1t is finely printed and illustrated by
q number of very fine cuts. Send 10
cent to Chas. o. Scull, Genl Passen-
ger Agent, Baltimore, Md, for copy.
One swallow does not make Spring, but
| one swollow of One Minute Cough Cure
brings relief. Clifton & Raymond.
Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hom1ny (Hulled Corn). Elegant
lunch in Milk. Qt can, 10c.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Eight cans of young shad were sent
down by the Fish Commissioners from
the hatchery in Wilmington and de-
posted in the Smyrna river yesterday
by Daniel Turner,
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for CastoFia.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

A. E. Jardine has a field of
wheat of the Pool variety near the
Landing that is estimated will have a
Weld of 80 bushels per acre. This in
dicates a rapid rise in the fertility of
the land.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

B.F. Jacobs had his first cutting of
cabbage from his patch at ThOmpsOn's
store on Monday. The 1st of June is
very early for headed cabbage. Alex.
FAIRIES cut some nice ones from his
garden this morning.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

At the executors sale of the James
estate to-day, six shares of the Fruit
Growers National Bank went off at
S13S. per share, 40 shares at $137. so per
share; fifteen shares of the National
Bank of Dover sold at $3.50 each; eight
shares of the Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation company sold
for $12. so rer share.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Brenford has been busy place with
strawberry growers, made so by pur-
chasers who shipped in refrigerator
cars. The growers ran no risk in getting
from 5 to 8 cents net, taking the money
home with them. The best picking is
over.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

DIR. FL. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. 7
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Re-opening services will be held at
Raymond Church next Sunday morn
ing and afternoon. The morning SER
vices will begin at 10 o'clock and the
afternoon services will start promptly
at o'clock. At the latter hour Rev.
Adam Stengle of this town will preach.
Everybody is invited.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

James H. Morgan, of Cheswold, says
he has $4,000 Bubach and Tennessee
strawberry plants which he can supply
within the next ten days, and will tell
his customers how to make them live
and make a good growth this season.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

The monthly business meeting of
the Methodist Christian EndeavOr
society will be held at the home of
Mrs. L. NJ Price, Thursday evening,
at half past seven, The members are
requested to be present, as n delegate
v .. elected to attend the Interna-
.oDa. Convention at Washington IN
July.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03
The SMYRNA TIMES.
.Smayrnu, DeI.,

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE ,. 1896
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

A stranger who was spending Sun
day in our town, attended the Metho-
dist church at night and was very
much interested in Pastor Stengle's
sermon on storms, suggested by the
st. Louis disaster, from a text, Psalms
evil, %: ''FOr He commandeth and rails
eth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the
waves thereof" He regretted that he
hadn't better sitting in the church,
as he sat near a bench of chattering,
silly girls who seemed to have no re.
gard for the place or the interest of
those about them, and though eager tC
catch all that was said, had difficulty
in following the preacher, from the
distracting circumstances about him.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

1t is presumable that a number of
our people interested in novelties will
visit the Baby show at MiddletOwn to-
morrow. Mr.. ingram has assurances
of about 100 specimens of these inter
esting coming women and men on ex-
hibition. Middletown made a good
showing at the horse race here on
Thursday, claiming one fifth of the
interested parties, and carrying off a
good share of the laurels.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Geo. H. Dick opens his ice cream
tent adjoining his store on Market
street to-day. He invites the attention
of the public to this department where
all flavors will be served. He will fill
orders for weddings, picnics, festivals,
afa
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Rev. 7. Fl. Haynes had the lecture
filled Wednesday night to hear the
lecture outlined in our last issue-A
Semi-C Centennial Review of His Life
and Times. 1t was listened to with
interest from the beginning to the end.
It was the unravelling Of the events in
an earnest, busy life, showing deep
.anQ maxked contrasts between the
religious habits and methods Of fifty
years ago And now. Many of the in
cidents related we're inexpressibl.
amusing and highly enjoyed Ther
was not ere Of the audience who di
not 60 away pleased.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Homlny (Hulled COrn). Elegant
lunch in Milk. Qt.can, 10c.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Whether considered fad or not, the
cyclers are predominant this year.
They are with us by day and by night,
and when they whirl round a corner
like a swarm of firehies at night, there
is something the opposite of plosines'
with the speed in which they fiOa
away. The Single Takers, who by thu
wav catch on to the newest things
going and can "come to time oftene1
than any other class of politicians
reached here yesterday on wheels
with Single Tax knapsacks on thei
backs. Some people go hiking sim
DIV for the pleasure, but the Singl
Taxer always couples with it tn
higher idea of utility.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Andrew Woodall, commission merchant,
of Baltimore, has asked for the beniit of
the insolvency law. His liabilities are
News.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Sunday will be an interesting day at
the Methodist Church. 'Childrens
Day" will constitute the morning OBJ
servance-alWays an occasion that fills
the galleries. The school will doubt
less give an entertaining programme.
AT night the usual services will like
wise be substituted by special exer-
cises under the auspices of the w. O.
Il. q. designated the "Flower Mis-
sion. They will have a specially pre-
pared program. At the same time a
Jerman chapel, the children will hav'
their "day."
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

Cosgriff, Beck & HAZEL have now in
their Office an earthen bank made of
drain tile where they take subscriptions
for the Presbyterian Manse Fund.
Business men or women going in and
out can drop at pleasure any amount
they choose. At an appropriate time
the bank will be broken and the money
given over to the society. The Pres
byterians are not large congregation
but they are persistent workers and
whatever they accomplish will be
solely through the earnestness and
zeal which they have shown since the
movement was begun.
Smyrna times., 1896-06-03

One swallow does not make Spring, but
one swollow of One Minute Cough Cure
brings relief. Clifton q RAYMOND.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
TAKES IT PHILosoPHIcALLY.
Mr. K1lleen Not worrying Because He
Isn't Postmaster.

j. A. Killeen, publisher of the Union,
was candidate for the Kenosha post
mastership, but, as we know, the plum
fell to Mr.. Burg. In commenting upon
the appointment. Mr.. Killeen in his
paper says:
g If any Of the several candidates has
earned the honorable position of post
master more than we have the past
twenty years that man is Mr.. Burg,
and we congratulate him on his ap-
pointment. No one can say a word
against him as gentleman and good
citizen. He served in the army during
the war, and came to Kenosha after his
discharge and opened barber shop,
which he still conducts. He was for
many years a member Of the fire de-
partment, was twice elected city treas
urer and served two terms as county
treasurer; the duties of both offices he
faithfully discharged. He has taken an
active interest in politics.. and has
worked long and faithfully for the sue
cess of the democraticaparty. He was
recommended for the position by all the
old soldiers and quite number OF our
business men. We were a candidate
for the position and applied to the
postmaster general for it. Our appli-
cation was supported by the recommen-
dations of a number Of influential clti-
zens and business men, besides several
leading democrats OF the county. Had
we solicited their assistance in time we
would have got the support of great
majority of the business men of Keno
sha. When we asked quite number
of them for letters of recommendation
they informed us they did not know
that we were a candidate and had
either signed one or the other of the
other candidates petitions or promised
them letters of recommendation, and
that if we had seen them before they
would have given us the preference.
No one can say that our business ca
reer in Kenosha the past twenty years
has not been an honorable one, and
that we have not attended strictly to
our business and made a success OF it,
when there have been SO many failures
in the same line. We return our most
sincere thanks to all who tried to help
us get the Office.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
DON'T PAY THE TAX.
Underground Fire Insurance COMPANIES
Evade the Law.

Underground Fire Insurance COMPANIES
Evade the Law.
The fight which has been aroused in
Racine concerning the payment OF the
required per cent. tax on the preml-
ums paid to fire insurance companies.
authorized to do business in this state
reveals to us state of affairs which
APPLIES here in Kenosha with the same
force it does in Racine. There is more
than one factory in this city which is
carrying insurance on their plants in
so called g underground companies"
By way of explanation it may be
stated that an underground" COM
pany is one not authorized to do bust
ness in this state. which has no agents
in the state and which, therefore,
avoids paying the taxes or premiums as
required of companies which do bust
ness on the square. The fact that such
companies are doing business in Keno
sha and not paying their taxes toward
the support of our fire department pen
sion fund calls up the statute standing
on the pages of our law books referring
to this matter.
In the revised statutes of Wisconsin,
section 1926, it says that there should
be paid on the first day of February in
every year, to the treasurer of every
city and village having regularly or
ganized fire department, by every un-
derwriter who shall effect any fire in
surance or by any agent, duty of 2per
cent. upon the amount of all premiums
which during the year next preceding
shall have been received by underWrlt-
ers or agents, or shall agree to have
been paid. This pertains to Insurance
within the city
The law further requires that agents
give a bond conditioned for the pay
ment of said percentage.
Another section provides that the
commissioner of insurance, Of this state,
shall revoke and cancel and annul the
license of all insurance companies fail
ing to pay the percentage, and the sec
ton makes the property liable for such
per cent, and having not filed proper
bond with the treasurer are liable to
have license revoked and property own
ers insuring with such companies are
liable for the percentage.
AS above stated, it is estimated that
many of the large plants are insured III
outside companies and that in conse-
quence the city is losing much money
by the tax not being paid.
This matter should be looked into by
the common council, SO that it may be
determined to what extent the fire de-
partment funds are defrauded OF
amounts justly due. 1t should be done
as fair protection to the insurance
agents who are doing a legitimate bus
mess here and who are paying in the
aggregate about 5000 into the city
treasury annually.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
A Correspondent Gives His views From
Practical Point.

KENOsHA, Wis, Jan. 26, 1896-MR.
EDITOR: There has been a good deal
said of the electric road project. We
are all interested in our little city's adj
vancement, and it seems to me this
matter, if properly handled, will play
a most important part in our future
prospects.
We certainly need another through
line road, and firmly believe electric
ity the coming motive power to be in
general and popular use in the near
future. Now that we have such a road
knocking at the city's doors. we should
encourage it to the highest degree, but
with careful consideration and without
undue haste. As to restrictions, it
seems to me it should be the other way,
liberal, that is, as to the right of carry
ing freight and giving other commercial
accommodations. In this way we
would encourage it's development and
usefulness to our mutual advantage.
The rich traffic of the lake shore
towns between Milwaukee and Chicago
has too long been monopolized.
AS to it's route through Kenosha, the
decision should not be based on the eff
feet to some of our business men, any
more than to few individual property
owners, but as to our city in general
and majority of the people. The idea
of a mass meeting, we'll advertised, is
certainly a good one, and | hope will
be acted upon. AS to my own opinion
as to route, and have no ak to grind,
[ would say from a point close to ia
cobs island, where [ understand it has
already been projected, let it come
directly south behind the Sanitarium,
Munson's, Howe's, ETC., to Caledonia
street, and south across the river on
their own bridge, and down Ashland
avenue through the city. Milwaukee
is offering right of way to railways,
and we must, of course. Let us give
encouragement.
AS to a local railway, it cannot pay
for a number of years yet, if we are to
take the examples of other towns lit
tie larger, where the tracks have re-
Gently been taken up.
The alleged Wheeler plan seems a
good one, but is not practicable at the
present time, except to give Mr..
Wheeler some business. But if we
have another through road, Kenosha
will develop fast, and when the time is
ripe we can easily get what we want.
But the city must not go too fast, or it
will slip back. Some have said this
road would do more harm than good.
1t reminds me of some narrow minds
who fought the use of such improve
ments as the sewing machine and the
like-said these things would ruin the
country, etc.
Let us do all we can for the good OF
our little town, yet | hope, destined to
be q great city. OBSERVER.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
LOCAL NOTES AND NOTIONS.

Brown & Schroeder, the people pho
tographers. Successors to B. LaMarsh
Trade that stove and get a better
one from Cain & Conry. Second hand
goods of all descriptions. South side OF
Market Square.
What is the use of sending your laun
dry out of town when there is good
steam laundry at home? Prices as low
and work just as good as in Chicago.
Next to Beyersdorfer's meat market. :
Photographs were never SO cheap as
now, and they we're never better made
in Kenosha than by Brown & Schroeder.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
WE DON'T WANT BLOCKS.
When Our Streets Are Paved Let Us Have
It Properly Done.

It is sincerely to be hoped that when
the question of paving comes up again
that all thought, if any exists, of using
cedar or any other wood blocks, will be
discarded for the reason that they are
unhealthy, obsolete and out of date. 1t
has been discarded 10 live cities be-
cause something better in every way
can be had. The medical profession
regards the wooden pavement with It's
rotting blocks as veritable coffin lid
permeated with disease germs. In
Chicago, districts where diphtheria has
ragged in it's worst forms, the origin of
the disease has been directly traced to
the decaying pavement. On sanitary
grounds, if no other, this form OF pave
ment should not be permitted to be
laid. In other cities the only pave
ments now beng laid are asphalt, brick
and macadam. This statement can be
proved by the engineering journals,
which publish weekly records OF the
contracts let. The only instance where
any wooden pavement is now being
laid is in New York city, where the au-
thorities are experimenting with Aus
tralian wood, which is very dense in
quality and has five times the wearing
properly Of ordinary cedar. Brick is
being extensively used and in point of
cost is very reasonable considering its
durability. Quite recently the city of
Boone, Iowa, let paving contract for
brick at $1.14 cents per square yard.
At this figure wood ought not for one
moment be considered, no matter how
badly somebody wanted job at wood
paving. If the city and property own
ers cannot afford to pay for pavement
which is exactly all that it ought to be,
delay the matter until such time as 1t
can be done. To compel property
owners to make expensive improve
ments that are not absolutely necessary
at this time, is hard enough at best
To compel a property owner to pay 1ol
disease breeding wooden pavement IS
criminal and the city authorities oughl
so to understand it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
Thousands OF Women Suffer

from female complaints. In the ma
iority of cases it is liver disease. You
can easily prove it by trying Dr.. Rays
Liver-T., celebrated liver medicine,
prepared by the Mekka Medical Asso-
citation, Specialists, of Chicago. Sam
pies free. For sale by Woodward q
Conley and Leach & Lamb.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-06
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. Philo f. Wilcox and family ex-
tend thanks to their many friends and
the members of the G.. "A. r. for their
kindly ministrations during their late
bereavement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-26

are due to arrive in this city next Wednesday
morning The next mail for China and Japan VIII
close at $50 p. m. on May j.
Eighteen or twenty pressmen went on strike yes
terdav at Joseph ]. Little Co.'S printing house. al
Aston and Lafayette places, In sympathy with 'ne
,,,or nrinters who went out several days ago
D,str,ct- Attorney Fellows had nearly all his as
.,s,art. and clerks before him In secret session LOT
an hour Yesterday, and IT was supposed that ne
had begun an Investigation In the case OF Da''u
Anderson the suspended bond clerk, VINO hau pee"
accused NJ receiving SIS from world detective.
Alter the session was over Colonel Fellows had
no Information to give on the SUBJECT o"' was
said that he had delivered a sharp lecture 10 MS
o.a,starta and had warned them that II they
So. caught IN scandals they need expect no mercy
from him.
rn .,samsrs Priscilla and Puritan are In COM
,,,ss,or an the Fall River Line FOR the season.
having taken the place OF the Plymou'h anu IA.
grin n few days ago, and are running 10 'he'r i"'i
c,nac,tv On Monday last the Puritan was called
man "a accommodate over twelve hundred passeh-
.rs th,s however Is nothing unusual even at
..,. sooson Of the year. with that most popular
49,. hstween New-York and Boston
, Smith and Richard Hutchinson. two OF
~ n,,,r.ases brought from Philadelphia to testify
aga,nst Captain John OBrien' Mate EDWARD
M,rnhv and Emilio Munez for their alleged con-
.,iop with the trip OF the Bermuda to Cuba.
,aro released from Ludlow Street Jail yesterday
afternoon under ball accepted by Judge Lacombe