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Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The NewYork Life Insurance Com
pany took a bold step when it notified
its policy holders that their policies
will be paid in deprecated currency if
the Chicago platform is carried into
effect Such an announcement. in the
heat of a campaign, is likely to ALLEVIATE
thousands of patrons, some through
political animosity and some through
ignorant fear that the company intend
TO cheat them. It's circular, however.
is probably only the first of series.
The other insurance companies will be
forced 10 make the same stand, though
they may not all be bold enough to an
nounce il beforehand, and the insured
will find it impossible to secure pay
ment IN gold or its equivalent from any
insurance company during the reign
" silver. This being the case, it is
good business, good politics and bet
Ter philanthropy for a company to warn
its patrons Of the inevitable consequent
aes u the mistake 50 many Of them are
besng urged 30 make.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

WHAT the bankers of the country
think Of the present situation, saws the
Ledger, is well shown in their volun
tary proposition to keep the Treasury
supply of gold well above the danger
line. They did not do this last year
when the reserve fnnd sank very low
and the Government was forced to is
sue bonds to restore it. The credit of
the country was not in danger then,
and the banks held their gold because
tlA@E saw no reason to part with it.
NOW the case is different and they are
ready to supply all the gold needed to
tide the Government over the possible
crisis. This conduct is as far as possi-
BILE from the "cornering" of gold
charged against them by the silver men
and is also as far as possible the policy
championed by the latter, of destroy
ing the stable value of the currency.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
Races at Belmont Park.

The races held at Belmont Park last
Friday afternoon were seriously inter-
fered with by threatening weather
terminating into a hard rain, finally
breaking up the trotting.
A large attendance was expected,
from neighboring towns, but the
weather kept many who intended to
come, from attending.
Only two races were finished before
the rain come. The first was a colt
race between W. B. Biggs', Duroc, and
James Green's, Russell b., the latter
winning in two straight heats.
The second race was between Dan
Hayden's, Dan Russell, land Armstrong
u Sparks, Jack Morgan. Jack Nor
gan won the race in fast time.
The best races of the day were put
off until last and consequently were
stopped by the weather.
There was no time kept by the
judges, as the races were for only an
afternoons enjoyment.
If it had been a clear day, some fast
time would have been made, as the
track was in fine condition. The
judges were David Reese, James Green,
Wilson I. Cavender. John c.. Biz
zard, acted as Marshal.
COLT RACE
W. b. Biggs, DurOc, .......,, ...... - .
James Green, Russell
2SO.
Dan HaydenS, Dan RuSSell-.................2 .
Armstrong Sparks, Jack Morgan. n...............,I
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

THE Daily Republican, of Whining
ton, which believes the mission of the
party is to bring the ship into harbor
safely rather than scuttle and sink it
out in the breakers to get rid of an OBJ
ieetiOnable passenger or two, is still
wondering at the madness of the Will
mingtOn cabal. The Republican can
look beyond Delaware if it wants an
evidence of the craze everywhere, be-
sides the "wild and woOlly West"
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

''THE king is dead, long live the
king!" was the eulogium paid by Levi
c. Bird to ex-senator Higgins, when
he considered the Higgins dynasty
laid to rest and he assumed the toga of
leadership at Georgetown. But Mr..
Bird fOrgets that the sturdy Romans
lost faith in a leader who retired to
rest and dalliance in the face of i'm
pending battle. In retiring he did not
have the long sleep of Rip Van Wrinkle,
but he did have six or eight years in
his retiracy, and in returning with
weak morals and fabby muscles, he
cannot command the respect of his
former cohorts that looked to him for
invincibility. He cannot be a trusted
leader.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

THE Populist Convention at st.
Louis having reversed the order of
things in choosing the Vice President
first, Thomas E. Watson of North
Carolina, completed its work al st.
Louis on Saturday by nominating Viii
liam J. Bryan for President. There
was but one ballot, Bryan receiving
1045 votes to 321 cast for S. F. Norton,
of Chicago. Bryan's telegram saying
that he would not except unless Sewall
was nominated, was not read to the
Convention.
After the adjournment of the POpu-
list Convention the Texas delegation
called caucus of all ''middle-of- the
road" men, and representatives of
eighteen States attended. Colonel
Norton advised delay until after the
State Convention of the Texas Popu-
lists, August 8, and his advice was
taken. A resolution was adopted,
however, entering a "solemn protest
against the arbitrary methods of those
in control of the Convention"
Mr.. Bryan is now the Populist can
didate for President of the United
States, in full faith and fact. He was
practically this upon his nomination
at Chicago, for the body that selected
him was made more a gathering of
POpulists than of Democrats, although
it was called a Democratic National
Convention. Mr.. Bryan, it is stated,
has not yet determined what to do with
his second nomination, because he
feels a delicacy about accepting it when
his running mate ON the other POpu-
list ticket, Mr.. Sewall, was rejected.
However, as he is in full political sym
pathy with those who gave him his
second nomination, and hesitates only
on account of technicality, it is likely
that some means will be taken to stife
his personal scruple and open the way
to his acceptance. This action OH the
part of Mr.. Bryan will only serve to
make his nomination more repugnant
to honest Democrats. ItalsO enhances
the necessity for an organization of
the sound money Democrats of the
country.
There was nothing in Mr.. Bryan's
speech at the Chicago Convention
which could not have been appIo-
priately addressed to a POpulistic meet
ing, and he will not find himself in un-
cOngenial company when he mingles
with the Populistic electorate in the
course of the campaign. He has at
tached great Importance to the alliance
of all silver imitation forces of the
country in his interest, and should he
be elected to the Presidency he will be
called upon to give some official re-
cOgnition of the dangerous Socialistic
propaganda which the populistic party
represents.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

THE Single Takers of Delaware are
generally indorsing the nomination of
Bryan and Sewall, as nearly all of
them are in favor of the free coinage of
silver. Many thought this would be
the final result, but the actions of the
Conventions at Chicago and st. Louis
opened the way to a definite position
earlier and more positively than was
expected,
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The Single Takers are having hard
time in violating the town ordinances
of Dover, but if that is their way of
reaching political glory and proclaim
ing their principles, they at least
ought to be satisfied at the result.
The willingness of the Dover author
tiles in giving them what they court,
is hardly justifsble in the present
status of political opinion. Whatever
may be the sOphistries of the Single
Tax doctrine, they have been guilty of
no sedition or disorder that justifes
their imprisonment, and should be re-
leased. 1t smacks of persecution.
When politicians of other parties have
gone daft on the issues of the day,
why single out the Single Takers?
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

SEVERE storms visited many sections
OF the country Sunday and Monday.
At Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday night,
eight or nine houses, large taber-
naele and other valuable property were
destroyed. There was a small cloud
burst at Milwaukee; Galena, Illinois,
was visited by a food; houses were
struck by lightning, and there were
heavy floods in various parts of Mich
igan. Twenty-Five persons were killed
at Pittsburg.
Rain fell Monday in New England.
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and the Lake regions. Wires were
down nearly everywhere in the sec
tiOns visited by the storm, and great
damage was done to crops by wind
and rain.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

One afternoon last week party of
four, tired of the hustle and confusion
Of our thriving town, decided to spend
pleasant afternoon up Lake Como.
After they had the hammocks stretched.
the rugs laid promiscuously around
the romantic spot, one Of the party
heard a noise as if something like rain
was falling gently around them, In q
few minutes hard thunder storm had
set in, and what drenching those
poor creatures did get After the rain
was over it was very amusing to see
these people strolling up Main street
with long sober faces. We venture to
say that if these parties contemplate
another visit to this glorious spot"
in the future, they will first consult
the Bureau of Weather, at Washing
ton. r'r
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The Turkish authorities are having
a hard time of it this year, though in a
measure protected by the iealOusies of
European nations from the just pun
ishment visited upon incompetent
rulers. The revolt in Macedonia ap-
pears to be of a formidable character,
and may result in a general rising.
That the Greeks should respond to the
Macedonian cry for help is quite nat
ural, but it is improbable that the
Greek Government has fostered the
rebellion or is giving any support to
the rebels.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Union Republican" and fve-pointed
star as the device to go on the official
ballot at the top of the Addicks ticket
Whether the claim will be accented is
an open question. Mr.. Foard, at the
request of Chairman Hugh G. Browne
OF the Republican State Committee.
VIII not give a decision for dav or SO.
as Mr.. Browne wants to have n com
terence with some of the Republican
leaders. The ticket was also filed
yesterday in Kent and Sussex counties
Ii the clerks of the peace shouId de-
eide that the Addicks men are entitled
10 the use of the words ''Union Re-
publican" injunction proceedings NAV
be taken to prevent them putting sucb
ticket on the official ballot.
SINGLE TAX SUIT.
The threatened suit against tho +ou,,,
of Dover for $40, 200 damages for foIso
arrest and Imprisonment of the SINGLE
Takers was not filed yesterday in the
Ohlted states Court. 4 letter from
Chairman Stephenson, who is in iail
states that all the prisoners are fairly
comfortable, except that they suffer
somewhat for the want of exercise.
In the morning the men amuse them
selves by playing base ball in the iail
corridors. In the afternoon the school
OF economics meets and listens to q
lecture, which is followed by dis
cussiOn. Many of the prisoners. other
than the windlOrds, take an active in
terest in the school. The advent of a
number of tramps in the Jail and the
poor ventilation of the building, causes
a stencil that is not altogether pleasant
for the Single Takers.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

"My mother, my wife. and myself
use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
whenever troubled with cough or
cold. 1t is the medicine of our home.
l do not know how we could do with
out it, We feel that it is an indispen-
sible article. The people in this vi
cinity too are beginning to learn of the
merits of this excellent medicine. /
never lose an opportunity to testify to
its value for it has saved many a doc
tors bill in my family. w. s. Mus
ser, proprietor of the Musser House.
Pa. = This remedy is famous for its
cures OF bad colds, Try it and you too
will recommend it to your frienda
For sale by Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 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.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-S per annum. If
paid strictly in advance s1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTIsEMENTs-THE SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which it
isthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. 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., 1896-07-29

THE leaders of the Republican party
termed the "Union Republicans, to
designate them from the "Higgins"
wing, had a conference at Rehoboth
on Saturday evening, and returned
seemingly full of faith III the final
result.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
ShRke Into Your Shne.

,,,,al Allen Root Ease; powder for the feet =
SId,1ip cures painful swollen, smarting feet and in
ait! ia laAes the sung out of cOrnS aud buuious
~ ~ the greatest comfort discovery of the age
f 1iitn root Ease makes light-fitting or new
imoes il iSel easy IL is certain cure for sweat
~ tEi ~ raiI0uS ana hot tired aching feet TRY il
d. Gruuy ! Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
by D ma ioT 23c in stamps. Trial package FREE
AuuTeSS' Allen ;. Olmsten, lie Roy, y. Y. 7Sl
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The thunder storm that reached us
Monday evening at eight o'clock from
the north was doubtless the same wind
and rain storm that passed over Phila-
delphia at5.3O o'clock. There was good
rain here but no casualty from lightn-
ing, and in al respects was less severe
than farther north. The most serious
damage is reported at and about Pitts
burg, where several persons were
killed, a number of buildings destroyed
and many people struck by lightning.
The almost cyclone then jumped to
Harrisburg and across the State to the
Schuylkill Valley, thence into New
Jersey, and Delaware. The local
shower that came just after midnight
the same evening, had a considerable
heavier dash of rain.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
DEATHS.

MATTIFORD.-Near SMYRNA. Julv 18th
James F., son of Geo. VI. and Sallie Mat
tlford, aged 10 months.
UhEEN In Smyrna, July Goth, Gilbert.
son of Charles L. and Martha Green
aged months, 20 days.
SlNEA-Near Blackiston's Cross Roads. ON
guy End of consumption, Georgeanna
I olheS' wife of Isaac Sinex, aged 33 wears.
RE- IN NOl"DS-Near Clayton. ON July 25tb
GiIbert C., son of james G. and Sodie
Reynolds, aged months. '''' ''''''i'
kEAlLEY-Near Kenton, on July 2Gtb
Eva, daughter of Dram and Maud T.
Remley, aged 5 months. -
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

SOUND money clubs are being formed
in all the Eastern and many of the
Western States. The business men
are against debased currency.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
SERIOUS FIRES.

A destructive fire occurred last Satur-
day afternoon ON the farm of Robert
Rawley, two and half miles distant
on the KentOn road. The fire was not
noticed by Mr.. Rawley at first, but
people from Clayton had noticed the
flames and hurried to the place, al
most getting their before the family
knew of it. The fire started in the
hay barracks, and was Immediately
carried to the other out building bv
the high northwest wind.
In less than half an hour the whole
thing was mass of flames. At this
critical moment the Clayton Hose
Company arriving on a special train on
the ID. u G. Railroad (Which passes
Mr.. Rawley's farm found the house
IN imminent danger of destruction.
They worked hard keeping the roof
well saturated with water until the
flames subsided. If it had not been
for the timely arrival of the Hose
Company the house would undoubt-
edly have been destroyed. Loss esti-
mated at farm $500 to $500, fully
covered by insurance in Kent Mutual
and Glen's Falls companies.
The origin of the fire is q mystery
breaking out while the family was at
dinner.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations for First and S.co,,d cr,,,
teachers Certificates will be held at Clnvt"n
DoFer ana Harrington, saturday, August Isl.
'@2- c c. TINDAL, Superintendent
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Persons who have coughing spell every
night, on account of tickling sensation in
the throat, may overcome it at once bv a
dose OF one Minute Cough Cure. Clifton &
Raymond. -
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
The following is the time table of
the steamer Ella for August:

The Ladies Aid Society of Leipsic
will give drama in four acts, entitled
"The Spy of Gettysburg" in the
Smyrna Opera House. Friday evening,
August 7th, at 8 o'clock. This drama
was played at Leipsic last Saturday
evening, and was prOnOunceda a success
by all who heard it, several being from
distance. 1t has been gotten up with
considerable care, and for its merit, if
nothing else, should be we'll patron
lied. The ladies of the Leipsic Aid
Society would appreciate any favor
that may be rendered by our citizens.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Sunday was designated ''debt-raying
day" by the Methodist Churches, viz:
concerted effort throughout the con-
nection to pay debt of the Mission
ary society amounting to $220, 1000.
Rev. Mr.. Stengle took collection in
his church by basket, the sum reach
ing $l6.4O. A number of the congre-
CATION were away, snd it is hoped the
sum will be brought up to at least 500,
or $25.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

One Of the finest school catalogues issued
m M the world-and it will surprise you~is
Golde9y's' describing his famous Com
tlercIal tlt ana Shorthand College in Whining
-' 'i' '"9V WIIte Iof II. 72m
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

AT the meeting of the Smyrna Town
Council Friday night, President John
H. HOffecker in the chaif and all the
members present but DIR. T. G. Moore
and VIM. A. FAIRIES, the following bills
were passed:
B. G. Tillinghast. ....... .$12. 90
Philadelphia Fire Brick and Clay
Retort Works ................2O 90
thompson u Co..,,.............50 so. O5
1Otal, .'ss'.... ......... SS2. %
An order was drawn for $112.3O to
pay freight on coal. Action will be
taken at the next meeting on an cleo
trio light ordinance.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

A week or more ago Marshal Ian
non, of Wilmington, attached the
steam dredge now at work in the
Smyrna River. ON claims for supplies
furnished. At this writing no settle
ment has been made and consequently
the work of dredging is at a standstill.
By contract, the dredgers, or their
bondsman will have to finish the work
here and then dredge the Christiana
before it is finished. The inspector
here cannOtreport any progress owing
to the tie up.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The Lyceum Specially Company,
which has been in other towns Of the
State, pitched their tent on the
grounds of the old board yard on Com
merce street, and gave their first en-
tertainment last evening. The acting
was very good, particularly the i'm
personation of Geo. Boyd, and the
work OF Ernest Linwood, the come
alan' who kept the audience constantly
IN an uproar. The acrobatic feature
and sleight-of-hand tricks were highly
enjoyed. The performance all the
way through was good one Of it's
kind
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The steamer Ella is carrying heavy
freights. The cargo up Monday was
heavy one, consisting of 8, 900 bushels
OF wheat, lot of live stock and about
1000 baskets of fruit, consisting Of
peaches, pears, plams, tomatoes, &c.
The larger part of the fruit was
peaches. There is considerable pre-
maturing among the peaches this year.
putting aome of the varieties into, mar.
ket before their time,
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Walter I. Massey, who bought two
or three years ago the Jonathan Ste
phensOn farm, mile or so north of
the town, is making it one of the best
fruit farms of the vicinity. To aid in
this he has erected important build
ings this year. He has been one of
our most successful grape growers,
heretofore shipping in baskets. This
year he will ship mostly in crates, and
yesterday received a consignment of
1900. He expects his first picking.
"MOore's Early" about the 5th of
August-a week hence.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Isaac Senix, residing near Blackes-
ton Cross Roads, has the sympathy of
his friends and community in the loss
OF his wife last Wednesday. Mr..
Senix has been particularly unfortu-
nate IN this regard, having lost three
wives, all of them from the ages of 80
to 80 years, and himself comparatively
a young man. The deceased was a
daughter of James P. Lamb, near
Leipsic. The interment was made in
the Odd Fellows Cemetary here, Rev.
A. Chandler, officiating.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
BOY BURNED.

The most serious fire (involving life)
was that this morning in the destruc-
ton of dwelling at o'clock ON the
Hudson farm-a tenement along the
railroad at the back of the farm. It
was occupied by Frank Daniels, col
ored, who was a monthly hand for
VIM. ID. Hudson. Daniels had gone
to the farm. After kindling the fire in
the shed his wife, who was not feeling
well, laid down in another room. The
fire caught to the house and ran to the
loft, where a little boy eight years old
was sleeping. The fire was discovered
by another son out in the field, who
saw smoke coming out of the roof.
The mother cried for help, but when
1t got there from the farm house it was
too late to save anything. The body,
nearl ly destroyed, was found in the
ashes after the fire. Mr.. Hudson
promptly notified the coroner.
This fire makes the third in and near
Clayton within week.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
ASA cL1FTON's STABLES.

On the morning of the same dav.
about 10 o'clock, the stable of Asa
Clifton, in the rear of the dwelling oc-
cupied by W. 7. Hofecker, in Clayton.
was consumed before aid could be
rendered by the citizens and Hose
Company.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
as Hirons Clifton had geared the horse
to carriage and driven but a short
distance before the fire broke out.
Several times the roofs of other build
lngs were on fire. There was con-
sumed with the building a sleigh,
wagon, harness, plows, &c. Loss,
$400 to $500; no insurance.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The competing essays on Smyrna"
by four of the members of the Junior
Glass of the High School-Agnes H.
Carrow, Emma J. HAZEL, Thomasanna
Hazell and A. Lee Clifton-seems by
the coupons sent in, to have been
easily won by the first named, Miss
CarrOw.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Cummings the photographer is here
every Wednesday. First class work
and prompt attention. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
DR.. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. Il

Tomorrow will be Temperance Day
at Camden Camp. A number of our
people will attend it.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

Attention! Temperance Day at
Camden Camp, on Thursday, July 80,
1896. Good speakers! Fine music!
Addresses, by Rev. T. r. Revelle,
Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Mrs. R. H.
Matlack, Mrs. L. NJ. N. Stevens, of
Portland, Maine, President Natl
W. G. L. U. Demorest Medal recita-
tion, by j. Allison Start; Song service,
conducted by Mr.. William T. Smithers;
Solos, by Miss Cannon, Mrs. Wolcott
and Mr.. L. M. Price.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Peaches and cream.
Common cent-Pennies.
These are the days of picnics and ex-
cursiOns.
Last night was one of the warmest
of the summer.
Home is what we, men, women and
children, make it
DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. +
Every pretty girl who eats a peach
maybe an unintentional cannibal.
Tomatoes are selling for three cents
quart, or twenty-five cents a basket.
The S. H. Levins Sons cannery at
Leipsic will commence operations next
week.
The farmers who are ready for fall
low plowing for wheat, find the ground
i'll good condition.
A large number of people have passed
through the town this morning OH the
way to woodland Beach.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. lydia
Mcdowell Tuesday evening, August A.
SECRETARY.
A base ball clubs per centage is
obtained by dividing the number of
games won by the number of games
played.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

The first water melons of home
growth (and they rarely reach us in
July)came to town yesterday, a wagon
load. They were from the Eastern
shore.
Smyrna times., 1896-07-29

THE UNION REPUBLICAN TIcKEs.
Walter II Hayes, who was chairman
OF the Addicks State Convention, Mon.
aay MED Fith Clerk Of the Peace Foard
" O'ain i9r the right to use the words