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Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

THE question of Gold and Silver, our
metallic currency, will be this yeBr
more than ever subjects for political
discussion. The six Populists in the
q. S. Senate are sufficiently strong to
hold either party in check hoping to
drive them to endorse free coinage to
get a revenue bill through, and have
thus blocked the passage of the bill
which was adopted by the House add
ing $50, 100000 to the revenue. It
looks as if the matter would have to
wait until some of these Senators will
be rotated out of Congress, and they
are fast losing their hold on the West
ern States. In Delaware there is no
party division of sentiment as to sound
money.
The National Conventions of both
parties will be bothered by the free
coinage advocates. With the Repubi-
cans 1t will be almost entirely from the
small Western States who will not
count much in the Electoral College,
but with the Democrats the plague will
be much more distracting, as the
Southern States seem as strong for 10
to IN silver coinage as are the West
ern States Nr Cleveland and the
Democrats of and middle
States will be uncompromising for
sound money, viz: gold as the stand
ard Of value. How nearly the party
will divide on this question, remains to
be seen.
The Republican States that drifted
off in the direction of free coinage are
getting back to money that will be on
a parity with gold if not the gold unit,
as Mr.. Cleveland urges with such
force. Indiana was the centre of in
flatiOn years ago. To-day, it, with
Minnesota, are one with New York, in
terested not so much in the quantity as
the quality of our circulating medium.
It is claimed there is a wide differ
ence in the declarations of the plat
forms of Ohio and New York, that the
former is not defnate. Here is tn,
declaration
eve contend for honest money fol
currency of gold, silver and papel
with which TO measure our exchanges
that shall be as sound as the Govern.
ment and as untarnished as its honor
and to that end we favor bimetallisn
and demand the use of both gold anC
silver as standard money, either in ac
cordance with a ratio to be fixed by al
international agreement, if that can bt
obtained, OF under such restriction
and such provisions to be determined
by legislation as will secure the main
tainance of the PARTIES of value OF the
two metals, so that the purchasing. anC
debt-paylng power of the dollar, wheth
er OF silver, gold or paper, shall be o
all times equal.
I 1t is claimed that Mr.. McKinle,
could make any kind of a straddIe OF
such expression in reference I'd on
+ coinage standard, but It certainly de
clares for sound money wherein th
denomination Of each will be Of tn
same value. The New York platforr
expresses the same sentiment, but wit
more emphasis and positiveness an
differs little or nothing from the view
Mr.. Cleveland entertains. The follow
ing is the plank of the Republican. cor
Rention held last week in New Yorl
which is not inharmonfous with tho,
OF Indiana, Minnesota aud OhiS an
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

At meeting held at Newark on Fri
day night to get the sense Of the people
Of that place ON the composition of the
coming constitutional convention, John
Pilling and Harry Whiteman, Repuh-
licans, and Joseph b. Handy, George
ID. Medill and Josiah Marvel, Demo
Gratis, spoke in the interest of non
partisan conventions, while DIR. Colum-
bus Henry, Republican, was in favor
Of a partisan convention Resolutions
declaring in favor Of non-p partisan
convention were adopted. There has
been talk of holding q number of meet
lngs IN other towns in the state an tba
same line, but nothing definite inl Net
line has yet been done. nv
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

THE SMYRNA TINES 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.
TERMS -SUBscRIPTION-Sl.5 per annum. No
paper is discontinued until all arrears are paid
up-except st the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
rcsents, but for the outlying district of which it
isthe centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic &c. A rate OF so
cents an inc per month will be charged for
transient advertising. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01
LEIPSIC.
Democrats Petition Governor Watson For
Registrars Experience with an Otter
Local and Personal.
Special Correspondence to The Times,

Special Correspondence to the Times,
LEIPsIC, March 30. O.-DemOcrats met
i'll caucus here, last week, and decided
to petition the governor to appoint
Harry Richards for Registrar and j.
w FenimOre, Jr., for Alternate.
j. w. Fenimore, Sr., State Senator,
has been seriously ill, but is slowly re-
covering. His friends. hope he will
have a speedy recovery.
One of our local spOrtsmen had a
very exciting adventure last week. He
sighted an otter and gave chase imme-
diately. Being within range of his
gun, he fired, feeling assured of his
game To his disappointment he
missed it, when it again made its ap-
pearance. He fired again, but it dis
appeared again. He hardly knows
whether to believe that dead otter
will float or not. The otter has been
seen i'll the same place several times
during this month.
Two deaths have occurred here the
past week: Mr.. Spense, who has been
living with Mr. n. Taylor, died last
week. He was buried on last Tuesday
in the NJ. E. Cemetery Services were
held in the M. E. Church.
Mrs. Rachel Jones, wife of Robert
NJ. Jones, aged 65 years, died last
Sunday morning. She was buried on
Tuesday at p III. i'll the NJ. E. Gene
terry. Services were held in the NJ. E.
Church. Mr.. Jones has been confined
to his bed for some time.
Personal: Edward Bloom and wife,
of Boston, are visiting town. Mrs.
Emma Morgan has been visiting hel
mother, Mrs. G. w. Fox. Rev. Mr.
Futcher, the new pastor of the NJ f.
Church, preached his first sermon last
Sunday morning. His subject was in
teresting and instructive.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01
By William FAIRIES

We have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla
in our family and regard it as an ex-
cellent family medicine. We regard ii
as an excellent blood purifier and
Spring tonic. L. I. Artis, Frederick,
Del. Hoods Pills cure sick headache,
biliousness.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief NAV
be had by taking Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms of the disease
appear. 25 and so cent bottles for sale
by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Burns are absolutely painless when De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is promptly ap-
piled. This statement is true. A perfect
remedy for skin diseases, chapped hands
and lips, and never fails to cure Piles.
Clifton a. Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

A tramp who has been acting as fire.
man at the electric light station all
winter, being cared for at the hands of
the engineers has decided to leave for
Pennsylvania and being short of funds
the Town Council gave him $3.50 and
with what other volunteer epntribu-
tiOns he received it is thought that he
will leave soon. 1t has been a warm
place for him at the power house.
There the engineers rugged up com
Portable bed for him and all through
the winter engineers Taylor and Rose
have been giving him his meals for the
services he rendered as fireman. Be
sides this he has been a very respecta-
BILE fellow and has doubtless been good
company during the lonely midnight
hours.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

The spring neckwear displayed in
the show windows at Edw. G. Walls
is beautiful. This only begins to show
the assortment of his new attractive
stock.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Jonathan E. George, died In Will
mington Friday, in the 6sth year Of his
age.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Presiding Elder Smith will hold the
first quarterly conference, an import
ant one, Friday night. That for the
Circuit will be held at 2 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01
Anniversary Exercises of the Coed
TemDlars,

Last Wednesday night, March 25th,
was the 18th annual anniversary of the
smyrna Lodge of Good Templars.
The members celebrated it in a rOyal
good with, with literary programme as
follows;
Music-"'lhrow out the life line"
Invocation Rev. j. L. Estlin
Lodge History DIR. G. o. Swinney
Recitation-"The rumsellers legal Rights
BY Miss Mala Buchanan
Address-By Prof. Horace Greely Eastburn
of Newark, Delaware.
Deelamation-"The new fashioned man -
I3y Ebert aearhart
An earnest appeal for new members was
made by G. L, Batsford. Dr. Swim
ney and Mr.. Register were asked to
pass through the audience and secure
names This resulted in ten new
member being added to our member
ship.
BY William FAIRIES
Mr.. Eastburn, who gave the lecture,
is young man with remarkable abil-
lty, and his mind and soul seem alb
sorbed in the temperance cause, espe-
clallly to save the young men from the
fatal curse Of strong drink-the great
est evil of the times,
Mr.. Eastburn held the audience with
close attention for about an hour with
eloauence and words of earnest Thought
and wisdom. His tribute to the stars
and stripes was grand, and babe us all
be more patriotic citizens.
They hope to invite Mr.. Eastburn to
lecture for them again in the near
future. After the literary exercises
closed, all were invited to enjoy the
hospitality of Stevenson's cream and
cake.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

The childrens entertainment for the
benefit of the Manse Fund which was
postponed on account of sickness will
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

The Elizabeth, N. j., Daily Journal
OF last week, in an article on ''Pro-
gressive School Work. has tho fol-
lowing complimentary reference to
Prof. Shearer
"The new departure of appointing a
superintendent and supervising prin-
cipal was a step that has demonstrated
its wisdom, and the selection of Prof.
W. j. Shearer for that important posi-
ton was exceedingly fortunate and
reflects credit upon the Judgment of
Commissioners Servis and his associates
of the teachers committee. Superin-
tendent Shearer is q man whose heart
and brain are in the work, and while
he has not made an immediate revoiu-
tion, he has steadily introduced his
ideas and methods in manner which
is proving that he is doing important
service for the schools of the city.
Zone Of the methods that Superin-
tendent Shearer is gradually introduce
ing into the schools of this city is his
system of grading and promotion,
which has been endorsed by the lead
ing educators of the country, and
heartily commended by the leading
papers from Los Angeles to Boston,
The object of his system Is to enable
the pupils to go just as fast as they
should, and no faster.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Chestertown is to have new high.
school.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

A For several
back there has not
New been a day that
did not bring a
Io4 new lot of wear
LOI things for SpriSs
to Sixth and Mar
ket. One Department has
Spring CIOthing-ready to
put On-for men and boys.
Another department is
ready with the choice
things in cloths from
which to make TO YOUR
MEASURE what you may
need.
The Furnishing Depart
ment is bright with Easter
Neckwear cOlorings.
Spring shapes in Hats
have been on our shelves
and are selling rapidly,
and if you will look at our
Hats you will see the why
of their popularity.
The Shoe Department is
just as interesting.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

The Christian EndeavOr Society has
started early morning prayer meetings
in the NJ. E. Church. The weather
last Sunday was too inclement to draw
large congregation, but those who
were there, speak of the meeting as be-
ing very spiritual. These early morn
ing prayer meetings are the outcome of
a radical change which has been going
on in the society for sometime past.
Heretofore the meetings have been held
Sunday evenings, first in conjunction
with the public church services and
recently just previous to the meeting,
in the main auditorium. Many mem
bers were objecting to the plan as it
deprived them of the distinct organiZa-
ton which they originally started out
to be, and some of the endeavorers
thought the meetings had never been
the same since their meetings we're
held separate from the church in the
lecture room. The society is now try
ing change to $50 O'Clock Sunday
morning prayer meeting and the first
meeting on Sunday morning gave
promise of decided Improvement over
the old system.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Before selling your surplus hay call
at Office of the Phila. and Smyra
Transportation Co.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

The Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeayor Of the Methodist
Church will hold an International
Supper in the lecture room Of the
church on Wednesday evening, April
18th, at O'Clock. The members of the
society serving at the tables will be
dressed zen costume" representing
the different nations, America, Eng
land, France, Germany, Scotland and
Italy. A brilliant march and the diff
ferent national airs will be giyen ut
O'Clock. Supper tickets will be sold
by the members of the society. Price
10 cents. Il
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

j. T. Armitage who grew up in
Smyrna and went away several wears
ago to engage in the telegraph bust.
ness, has since November last been in
the Baltimore Office of the Warren Ford
q Co, Bankers and Brokers Of New York.
The firm has decided to open an office
IN Delaware and have placed Mr.. Arm
itage in charge of the field The latter
will establish headquarters in Smyrna
and has opened an office in the Gum
MINIS building on the second floor.
above the Transportation Co.'S Office.
He will deal in stocks, bonds, cotton,
grain and provisions bought and sold
on commission and carried on margins.
/ Quotations will be received from the
4 New York Exchange every day and as
often during the day as fluctuations are
made in the market. Mr.. Arnlitaae Il
well qualified for the work and ii Is
hoped that he will receive the patron
age of the entire agricultural commun-
ity as we'll as the State which he will
cover. See his advertisement on local
/ page.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Buy your fertilizers for truck, oats,
grass, etc, from the Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation Co.
Why wear plate,for several absent
teeth when you can have piece of
bridge-work and obviate all the worry
of plate? DIR. T. l.. GRIER.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

A statement was made in this paper
last autumn that d. G.. StrOugh. in
SeversOn's Neck, was in possession of
the "Blue Hens Chicken" breed
about 40 OF them. He hasn't as many
now, only eighteen hens and two roos-
ters, thieves. having stolen the rest,
but he says the most of the eggs laid
the past winter have been by these
hens, in this respect far outstripping
the others, While good layers, this
breed IS not good settlers, often leaving
the nest after setting q few days.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Miss G. S. Burnett, . Woman's
Christian Temperance Union worker
from Ohio, has been, lecturing and or
ganiZing unions in Sussex county. AS
a worker she is indefatigable and has
the power of imparting her own earn
estness to others. She will speak in
the following towns in Kent county
April 7-Harringtoni 8-Felton; o
Frederica; 10-MagnOlia; Cheswold
and KentOn; 13-DOver; 14-Camden;
15-Little Greek; 16-Smyrna; II
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Every Wednesday. Yes. Every
Wednesday, Cummins the popular
photographer of Wilmington opens his
branch gallery in the post-Office build-
ing. Go early end have your sittings,
his work is first class, and it saves you
the expense of going to the larger
cities. Bear in mind every Wednes-
day. r
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

1t being the first Quarterly Confer
ence at the NJ. E. Church, Presiding
Elder Smith will peach Easter morn
ing and Rev. Adam Stengle will go to
Friendship NJ. E. Church in Thor
Oughfare Neck and Rev. w. r. Now
bray will fill the pulpit at ST. Paul NJ.
E. Church, Clayton, Rev. W. G. Hurst
presiding at KentOn.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

ST. Peters church will hold their
Easter services next Sunday evening,
and it promises to be very interest
ing occasion. 1t is the anniversary of
the Sunday School, and a neat pro-
gram has been gotten out for the Occa-
sion.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

School District No, desirous of
having flag raising are preparing to
give an exhibition on Friday night for
the purpose. An interesting program
will be given and an admission of 10
cents charged.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

Services in the Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday, Rev. J. L, Estlin Pas
tor. Morning. sermon on Christ's
Resurrection from the dead. Evange-
listic Service at night, sermon and an
after service of 80 minutes.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

One of our fat men occasioned con-
siderable amusement to a crowd of
bystanders yesterday, ON Commerce
street in taking his first lessons in bi-
cycle riding. He likes a laugh himself
when he can score point on someone
else, and seemed entirely satisfied in
according others the same liberty.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-01

A house built five months since by
Lewis G. Knott, near Delaney's church,
which was burnt at night threek weeks
ago and which was insured in the Fire
Association, Philadelphia, for $500, by
Walter o. HOffecker, was adjusted
last week, the company allowing Mr..
Knott the amount on the house, $500,
and $3.50 on the the contents; furni-
ture to the amount of $50 being saved,
or altogether $3.50.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-12

carpets, it is not so expensive in The
long run as a doctors bill. More colds
are caught by keeping fresh air out,
in that it makes people more suscepti-
BILE to change of temperature, than are
ever caused by letting fresh air in.
Ventilation, by good management, need
not mean draught.
AS water collects and generates i'm
purities, it is good thing to empty the
washing basin and jug yourself every
morning, so as to insure the reflling
them with fresh. Drinking water
should be boiled, analysis having
proved that filters are not to be trusted,
for, after having been in use for some
time, they add to the water the danger
GUS accumulations they have taken up
in previous use. To remove the insipid
taste Of boiled water, pour 1t back
wards and forwards from one jug to an
other.
If primarily, your house is in itself
healthy as regards drainage, etc., keep
It and yourself so by letting in plenty
Of fresh air, light and sunshine-the
three graces which are in attendance on
her majesty, Queen Hygeia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-12

Upwards of 5000 men in the United
States army use the bicycle either in
service or for recreation.
Judge Adsit of Michigan, has decided
that the bicycle is personal property
and not subject to execution.
The cycle has unquestionably contrib
uted towards the more liberal view
now taken of the Sunday question.
The Battle Creek (Mich) Cycle asso-
citation announce that they will hang
up $4,000 worth of prizes for their races
to be held July 10 and IA.
Many western judges of speed regard
Earl Kiser of Dayton, o., as likely to
make aspirants for championship hon
ors hustle before the season ends.
Il is all right fer the woman cyclist to
wear knickerbockers, provided she
keeps them vigorously out of sight.
Fashions censor this year insists on ev-
erything in the shape of trousers being
kept invisible.
A neat cycling costume for a man
is dull gray cloth with black facings.
Golf stockings can be procured to match,
and black shoes and black cap can be
worn. The color generally holds Its
| own we'll against travel.
Harry E. Quicker of Buffalo has tend
cred his resignation as chairman OF the
New York State Racing board to Chief
Consul Potter.
Ottot Maya, the wellknown Erie BIZ
cycler. has left Erie for Louisville to
Join Eddie Bald as member OF the
White Flyer racing team.
There is scarcity of secondhand
wheels on the market, and dealers are
scurrying all over to secure wheels thai
have been ridden, for which they vii
gay good prices.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-12

It certainly does not look as II the
trap shooting tournaments were losing
any popularity when directed by res
able club and under the management OF
first-class men. There have been sever
al tournaments held in the east within
the last month, and the entries have
been very light and the winners were
a few paid men, who had to attend and
shoot we'll to make living. But the
small attendance was not the fault OF
the management. The shoot given by
Louis Erhardt, at Atchison, Kan, and
managed by John Parker, drew the
largest number of shooters ever found
at tournament, which was not under
the direction of state organization.
The clubs giving tournament which
drew but few shooters will wonder how
it is that Erhardt could have hundred
shooters at Atchison when they could
not draw over fifteen or twenty at their
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-12
Telegraphing Through Space.

The possibility OF telegraphing
through space, which was fully dem'
onstrated last year by w. II. Preece,
has been turned to account in most
effective way for maintaining com.
municatio between the mainland and
the Fasnet light house, on the south
west coast of Ireland. Formerly the
difficulties of carrying a telegraph
cable up an exposed rock, where IL
was subject to constant chating, were
almost insuperable. The non-con-
tinuous system is now used and works
admirably. The cable terminates IN
the water sixty yards off, and the
electric currents sent from the shore
find their way through this distance
to the bare wires that dip into the
sea from the rock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-12

1t Is very often the case that at just
the time one needs medical man it Is
impossible to get him. A sick person
may take chill after the doctor has
paid his call. Warm the patient at
once. Fill strong bottles with hot
water, placing them under the knees,
at the feet, under the armpits. Give
stimulants and cover with blankets.
After he warns up, do not sweat him,
but gradually remove the extra cover
ing. Be sure to keep an even temper
AZURE in the sick room. This is most
important at night and in the small
hours of the morning. Always have
hot water available in sickness of any
kind. Anyone with the average intel
ligence can keep track of the pulse,
temperature and respiration, so that in
case of Paintings or sinking spells he
may know when to give stimulants. A
bottle Of brandy or good whisky, rub
Der bag for hot water, and can OF
ground mustard are the three first re-
quisites for the family medicine closet
Always be prepared for emergencies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-12
Househ old Hints.

Ike best method OF cleaning mirrors
and windows is to rub them with a
paste Of whiting and water. When
this dries polish with dry chamois, and
remove the powder. A little alcohol in
cold water also gives a brilliant polish.
Soap suds should never be used.
For a quart Of good lemonade take
the Juice of three lemons, using tho
rind of one. Peel the rlnd very thin,
getting just the yellow outside. Cut
this into little pieces and put with the
Juice and powdered sugar, of which
use two ounces to the quart, In jug or
Jar with a cover. When the water Is
Just at the tea point, pour 1t over the
lemon and sugar, cover at once and let
It get cold.