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Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
At Belmont Driving Park.
AN OCCASION OF MUCH SPORT A
THURSDAYS RACE MEET.

AN OCCASION OF MUCH SPORT AT
THURSDAYS RACE MEET.
The Belmont Driving Association
held an interesting meet last Thursday.
The track was fast and the horses
spirited, but the crowd in attendance
was very small. The association did
not advertise the meet thoroughly, but
in the future they expect to give some
interesting sport.
At the races Thursday David Reese
was starter, assisted by Messrs. Viii.
son 7. Cavender and John w. Feni-
more, as Judges. Following is the
summary:
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A Busy Week for Magistrate Cooper.

While returning from Woodland
Beach on Thursday last in Jerry Gar
ner's carriage, an accident occurred
which resulted quite seriously to Mrs.
James Newman of KentOn. The acci-
dent occurred at a bridge near Mt.
Zion A. M. E. Church, in an attempt
to pass a four horse wagon of George
Cubbage. The carriage was upset and
Mrs. Newman thrown out causing her
to sustain a bad fracture of the arm.
DIR. E. S. Dwight set the fracture.
Mrs. Newman brought a charge
against George Cubbage the driver of
the wagon, with reckless and criminal
driving. At the trial it was found that
the small boy who drove the team in
which Mrs. Newman was an occupant,
had driven too near the edge of the
bridge in his efforts to get by Cub
bage's team and the carriage was upset
with the result as above stated. Such
being proven the case against Cub
bage for running into her was dis.
charged.
Manlove Jones, an Overseer on the
farm of ex-sheriff J. G. Robinson, was
arraigned before Esquire f. V. Cooper
on Thursday afternoon for assault and
breach of the peace ON the latter.
Jones alleged that Robinson had in
suited and injured him and showed
his provocatiOn by wanting to thrash
the ex-Sheriff At the trial the case
turned against Mr.. Jones and he was
fined with costs 1896.
For stealing a horse from James
Morris (colOred) Amos Perkins (col-
ered) was brought up before Esquire
L. V. Cooper on Friday last to stand
trial. The horse was valued at $40
and when Perkins stole it he rode it
toWoodland Beach and there sold it for
$3.50. He was found guilty and held
in $500 bail bond for his appearance at
court. In default he was committed to
Jail.
Charles Black was pulled in before
Esquire T.. v. Cooper on Saturday
evening last, charged with assault and
breach of the peace on David @.
Strough. Black claimed that Mr..
Strough owed him bill and wouldn't
pay it and threatened to beat it out of
him. The case ended with Black
paying a fine with cost amounting to
| $4.5 90 with bond to keep the peace.
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Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
NOTICE.

Know all men, that we, or either of us,
will pay no debts contracted by any indi-
vidual and will pay no bills only on written
orders, when properly cOuntersigned
JACOB G. STREETS, n. D.,
CURTIS 0. SWINNEY, NJ. d.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
The following is the time table of
the steamer Elizabeth Van Solver, fer
the month of September:

"wednesday, Sept. 1, special trip
arriving at at Washington Park on
way up at 6 Pm.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

A small thunder storm Saturday af-
ternoon, that rained in spots quite
hard here while almost none in Clay
tom was attended by some lightning,
but not alarming. A small bolt, how
ever, struck the central telepOne Of the
Dover system at the store of Thos.
Mccoy, making a report somewhat
like pistol, the only damage being to
burn out the fuse, thus rendering until
repaired, the other phones in the vicin-
ity, imperative. The Delaware and
Atlantic company's Office at the store
of w. f. Dunn, was turned off and
thus escaped. Hail fell in number Of
scattered places.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The Townsend and the Clayton ball
clubs played the third game of the SER
les with the best material obtainable in
their respective localities, at Townsend
on Friday afternoon. The game was
full of errors on both sides, but for
several innings the contest was nip
and tuck, the probable outcome being
doubtful. In the ninth inning, how
ever, the Townsend team managed to
bat out a victory, although the Clay
tonians were four runs in the lead at
the time.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
To Birmingham and Memphis.
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFERS III
REST SERVICE.

BEST sERYICE.
Ask for your ticket via the Southern
Railway. Two daily trains from
Broad Street Station. Through Sleep
ers and fast schedules make it the
quickest and most comfortable route.
For further information write to Jno.
M. Beall, District Passenger Agent,
1928 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The railroads teach better than any
thing else the Importance of being on
time. Colored people are proverbial
for indifference to time, but if they
want to go anywhere they had better
not fool with the trains, or they will
'get left" The train Sunday morning
for the Wye Camp was to leave at
o'clock. After it had gone, from twenty
to thirty of them reached the depot
arrayed in their best and carrying
satchels, only to see the train moving
at rapid speed near Clayton. The train
had connections to meet and at best
could spare but few minutes, and the
disappointed excursiOnists had only
themselves to blame.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

A large caba owned by Mrs. f. T..
Atkins, wife of the Rev. Mr.. Atkins of
Berlin, Md, was stolen from the rail-
road station at Smyrna on Thursday
night Friday morning Detective
Hutchins Of the Delaware railroad was
notified of the affair and at once started
in search Of the caba, and succeeded in
finding it between Smyrna and Clay
ton. Il had been broken open, but the
clothing not remaining in the caba
were found in the coal bin. A ring and
several smaller things were taken.
The suspected party could not be
found.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
WANTED.

Between 500 and 900 Bushels of
Good Potatoes, delivered at Steamer
Brady's Wharf at Smyrna Landing.
Also, all kinds of Produce.
Highest Market Price will be paid
in Cash.
JOHN H. ARMSTRONG,
1854 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

A we'll filed auditorium greeted the
song service at the M. T.. Church Sun
day evening. 1t was an hour of more
than usual interest because filed up
with superior music, and seemed to
be thoroughly enjoyed. w. o. Hof-
fecker, the leader, who has been away
for three Sundays, was in his place, but
several members of the choir are still
absent. Two of our former Smyrna
boys, VIM. Charles Warren, of New
York, and Townsend Jefferson, of
Memphis, Tenn, took prominent parts
in solos. 1t was Mr.. Jefferson's first
effort here alone, and his soprano solo
was full, distinct and sympathetic
Tbs duet by Mr.. Warren and 4. NJ.
Price, a composition Of high character,
claimed the closest attention Of the au-
dience. Another song service will be
held next Sunday evening.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
WANTED.

30 LADY OPERATORS on Sbirts
and 30 Boys and Girls to run Hosie,y
Machines, all to report for work Sen.
tember 1st. Leave your names now
with
SMYRNA SHIRT and HOSIERY co
o44 Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The attention of our fruit culturists
is called to the advertisement ofJos.
B. FAIRIES, who deals in reliable stock.
See what he says of varieties.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

w. ID. Venn, of Clayton, has estab-
lished an agency for his Maryland
biscuits with Thomas Jefferson T
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
A CARD

Having resumed the practice of law in
Dover, and moved into the Office lately oc-
cupied by Judge Pennewill, desire to
express my thanks for past favOrs, and to
Very respectfully,
s25tf WILLIAM Z, SMITHERS.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

There is time for everythngi and the
time to tend 10 cold IL ,Nben It starts.
DON'T wait until you have edfsnmption but
prevent it BY asing One Minute Cough
Cure, the great remedy for oOnghs, colds,
Group, bronchifla and al throat and lung
troubles. Clifton 4 Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

To Cure Consti tipati0n Forever.
Take Cuscarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c.
II c. 9. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The republicans on Saturday held pri-
mariesin Carolins, Dorchester, Hartford, St.
Mary's, Washington and Worcester
counties.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
WANTED.

A MAN AND HIS WIFE, ndusnj.o.
and honest, to occupy good hons, .r,I
work on farm. Good wages and good ia.
ing.
MEADOW LAWN FARM.
72Stf Residence of Il. II. CmmiDs
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Peaches are not in market enough to
supply the tables of our citizens.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

BY REQUEST the Steamer Eliza
beth Van Solver will make a special
trip at seventy-five cents for the round
trip from Smyrna to Philadelphia and
return, stopping at Washington Park.
Boat will leave Smyrna Landing on
Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at II A. NJ, ar
irving at Washington Park at $50
P, NJ. Returning, will leave Philadel-
phia Thursday at 6.3OP. NJ. This will
give the afternoon for trip to Willow
Grove.
The fOllOwino ia the time table of
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
FREE -FOR-ALL,

FhEE-FOh-ALIs
sc. J. Hamlin, J. c. Blizzard,
Smyrna. Observation-Disclosures. l l
Headlight J. L. Dickson,
Townsend ................ , 3
maggie RUSSELL, J. w. Feni-
more, Lelpslc. lc.............. 3 =
2.4O CLASS.
''Dasher," III. Cahall, Smyrna, 4 4
''Belle Spider" g /" l 3 9
''Elsie NJ, Jefferson Campbell,
lIelpSlc,. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2 3 3
''Daniel Murphy" G. L. Dick
son, Townsend. ............. 3
THREE-MINUTE CLASS.
"Rowdy Boy" w. G. Pierce,
Smyrna. Observation-Disclosures. l
"Birdie," Frank Pierce, Towns
end. 3 D
"Happy Dan" J. W. Fenimore,
Leipsic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2 2
prince O'Neal," Belmont Sta
pies. ......-.............
In the Peninsula race there were
only two entries: John Bishops
Nancy Hanks, of Cheswold, and w.
H. Schafer's Lille Schafer, of Smyrna.
Both heats were won by Lille Schafer.
A feature of the afternoons enter
tainment was a jig dance by "Hamfat'
the colored banioist of this town,
comic songs by Willie Morris, of
Dover, and potato race. The entries
in the latter were Alfred FAIRIES, Cliff
ton FAIRIES, Carl Wick and William
Wick, all of Smyrna. Carl Wick won
both races, William Wick was third in
the first and second in the second.
Alfred FAIRIES was second in tue first
and fourth in the second; Clifton Fa-
ries was fourth in the first and third in
the second.
In the bicycle race S. F. Wilson, Of
Townsend, Clark Frank lin, of this
town, and William Preston, of Leip-
sic, were entered. Wilson won the
race, after splendid exhibition OF
speed. He received bicycle lamp for
winning the victory.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Try Venn's Maryland biscuits, which
can be had at Jefferson's store. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Senator Wellington will head the Allie
gany delegation, the Republican State Con-
vention at Ocean City tomorrow.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The Board of Health have made an
examination of the sanitary cOndi-
tion of the the town and have sent out
126 notices. This is a commendable
move.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Rev. A, Stengle will preach at the
Tent meeting at Blackbird Sunday
afternoon, at 3.15 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Loaded tomato wagons passing
through town to the canneries is a wei,
come sight.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Farmers are now taking their out
ing.
Watermelons are coming in slowly
bat very fine.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25
FOR SALE.

FORTY TONS OF GOOD TIMOTHY
HAY. Apply to
f. BECK.
fzotI Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

There are many kinds of coal, but
what you want is good Coal. A. E.
Jardine will handle the same coal as
last year, and everyone knows it to be
the best on the market. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Privileges for the Delaware State
Fair were disposed of on Saturday as
follows: Restaurant, /. q. Lohand,
$1O5; lemonade, Collins & Clark, S15;
ice cream, Cove S. johnson, $24; music,
Dover Band. Secretary A. N. Brown
has completed arrangements for erect
ing an engine in the machinery build
ing and agricultural machinery of all
kinds will this year be seen in opera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

COsgriff and Beck are having brisk
sales in drain tile with promising pros
poets of good future trade.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The farmers delivering corn at the
depot canning factory, carry the husks
home for feed.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The crossing over the Bombay Hook
Railroad has received much needed
repair.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Devoe says there will be frost on the
2sth of August. The first katydid was
seen hereabouts last week, which
would bring first frost in six weeks.
The first fog was observed on the 10th,
which would bring first frost on Oct.
10th. And there you are with the
moon hanging on its point.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Edward Seemans has purchased the
Haldeman farm, near Thomas Corner,
containing 175 acres, for 2,O25.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The buzz of Tilghman's lumber saw
mill can be heard most any time of our
business days.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Mrs. Emily Warren has peach tree
in her yard that has been bearing pro
life fruit this season. 1t is a Seeding
and the fruit large and wholesome, and
resembles the Reeves favOrite.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Considerable excitement was caused
at Woodland Beach, Sunday, by a
women fainting in the water. 1t was
at first thought that she had been
seized with cramps. She was rescued
and brought to the shore by bathers
and recovered in time to proceed to
Philadelphia on the boat.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

John Armstrong, ON the Steamer G.
F. Brady, advertises for 500 or 600
bushels of potatoes, and other produce.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The monthly official meeting of the
Asbury NJ. E. Church will be held on
Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Our lawyers, merchants and other
business people are enjoying as much
recreation as their professional duties
will allow.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. T
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

Prof Jones Excelsior Pioneer and
Pick-Ax Club, No. l., of this town will
give an entertainment in Odd Fellows
Hail, East street, tomorrow, Thursday
evening. Prof, Johnson's cornet band
will furnish the music. A grand march
and donkey party will be a feature of
the entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

1t speaks we'll for business when one
of our active men, Jos. E. Carter, says
the present is the busiest summers he
has had for some years.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The members of Centennial NJ. E.
Church will commence their camp meet
ing Sept. 10th, with an early lovefeast.
On October the 14th they will have an
OK roast.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

'Girls wanted" is the legend put up
at one of our manufacturing establish
ments. 1t is thruthfully said to 'look
like business.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

75 cents to Washington Park and re-
turn, Sept. 2, by the Steamer G. F.
Brady which has been charted for the
trip. T
Smyrna times., 1897-08-25

The colored people of the vicinities
of Mt. Friendship, BlancO, Clayton,
and this town, picniced at Woodland
Beach on Saturday. Good order pre-
vailed throughout.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
COTTON MARKET.
The Wool Trade.

The American Wool and Cotton reporter
says of the wool trade:
Il minished activity has characterized the
market of the past week. The falling off is
what everybody had expected as a result 4
the enormous transactions recently recorded.
The feature of the market is the frmness of
prices which is encountered in many direc-
tions. While part of the trade are disposed
to take their profit whenever they see it.
there are not lacking those whose expocta ions
of materially frmer quotations are leading
them TO hold on TO their wool very tena-
ciously. Fleeces are firmly held, sales being
smaller than in the previous week There is IA
very fair trade doing in territories. Sales
of Australian have also held out well. The
supply OF medium and coarse woods in the
Boston market appears 10 be l1ht.
Sales OF the week in Bost n, New York and
PhilaGe phia aggregate ,4J9,30O pounds, 1865
800 being domestic and 33l3,S0) pounds for
eign. Sales since January /, 66,67s, 500 pounds
against 81, 81 $50 pounds last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18

rather easier this morning both for spots and
futures, ard the slight decline was not nearly
a. great as had been expected. The receipts
OF the day were moderate, not more than ~.
600 bales against ll,2i last week. and 1851
last year"
The cables today state that wheat in Liver.
pool was steady and irmer; in London was
firm and in the English country markets was
quiet. Corn was firm at unchanged prices.
Paine Webber a. CO., as quoted by L. j..
Knight a. Co., say today From the low
point for cash wheat in 1896. .62 in February
there was rally in March Ia 81; from 40 3-s
in February. 1895. TO 62s4 in March from 54
in February. 1894. 10 90 in March, am average
advance from lowest in February TO highost
In March. during the past nineteen years, of
nearly cents. These precedents prove moth
ing but with America holding the key to the
strongest worlds wheat position in recent
years these figures are at least interesting"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
IN CONFERENCE.


said to the child how the fate of every
nation and OF every racs mas neen deter
mined by its religious belief and practice.
We should make him see that the Irin-
oipleI of Christianity to day, whether men
acknowledge 1T or not, are at tho foun-
da,ion OF modern society, modern gov
ernment aud existing laws and customs.
The Importance OF this teaching was
shown Ia the fact that in the changes
which are ever so rapidly ensuing in our
form Of government, In commercial and
industrial methods, and In our pnysical
sud social environraent that a period Of
peace aud blessedness which shall trans
cend all that humanity has ever known
or a time of chaos and black ruin is to
follow as we apply or fail to apply the
teachings of Jesus Christ to them.
The question, he maintsined, tnat the
Intelligent, earnest boy asks today in
reference to everything is "what is the
use of it?" Once convince him Of
the truth and usefulness OF religion and
what he will seek for is the heart Of that
religion, the principles OF the Masters
toaShtueo thVii uPPiiS"tipu w PAeooht
problems. II is the words of Christ, bis
life and deeds that will appeal to tie
earnest young man and inspire him and
convince him Of the eternal truth. He
cannot study the works Of the Master un-
der intelligent guidance without coming
to love Christ and know Goo without Sc
curing for himself the true peace and
blessedness of communion with them.
In closing Mr.. Gardner urged biz hearers
to teach honestly and reminded hem that
fslsehood or insincerity in teaching the
word OF God wss fatal.
Each address was followed by general
debate.
Recess was taken at one O'Clock and at
8 o'clock this afternoon s. McBee, ESQ.,,
of the Church Club OF NewYork delivered
ansddress on church architecture.
The reports of committees will be re-
ceived at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon and
after the election of officers the confer
ence will adjourn.
lhis evening the delegates will be the
guests Of the Churchmen's Club at din
ner at the Trocadero.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18

The market was even more irregular than
usual today and while several securities We're
higher and stronger there were others that
showed no little weakness. This was particu.
luarly noticeable in regard to the soft coalers.
Wheeling a. Lake Erie almost touched 81 a
share, and tho preferred stock went lower
than ever before Hooking Valley also dis.
played renewed weakness all Of which was
undoubtedly owing TO the condition OF the coal
trade.
The so.cslled trust" stocks were materially
stronger, however. The fact that the Lexow
committee was unable 10 obtain any damag-
ing admissions from either the Sugar or the
Rubber people and that the investigation is
rapidly assuming the character OF "A fal CO has
given the bulk more confidence and this morn.
ing the bears seemed 10 have beaten a tempo
rary retreat.
Although 10 was positively stated I'm Boston
today that the @. b. a. Q. directors. who are
10 meet tomorrow, will declare the regular
dividend the stock was Unexpectedly easy to-
day.
One of the most important pieces Of news,
however, was that Manhattan Elevated di-
rectors were considering the advisabihty Of
adopting the electrical motor system now In
use in Chicago While 1t is admitted that the
Manhattan people will have to adopt some
such system in order to compete with the sur
face lines Of the Metropolitan Traction Com
pany, the expense will necessitate the issu-
ing OF SO o.0l0C00 Ia new securities and rs these
will have 10 take prior rights over the present
common stock, whatever their form may be-
IL is expected that there win be quite q little
investment selling.
The London market was apathetic today and
the indisposition on the part OF New York TO
bull things has had such depressing effect
that all the active issues have suffered de-
clines of Is to 3S. The New York foreign
houses have orders to sell Louisville. St Paul
and Reading on balance and Northern Pacific
preferred.
The statements Of railroad earnings pub
lished today show that Union Pacific suffered
a net decrease of $lS,4 during the month OF
December; Chesapeake & Ohio increased $40,
5l7 during the second week of February and,
in the same period, Missouri Pacific increased
$1,000.
A New York dispatch TO Ballett, Anderson
& Co., states that in view OF the favorable
factors which constantly come 10 notice il is
certainly strange that the volume of general
trade is no larger and that such apathy exists
in speculative circles. The security market
is disappointing to the avera-e trader al
though somewhat more pleasing TO the inves-
tor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
An Overflow Meeting.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-Tho first Bap.
tist church was crowded to the doors
long before the opening Of the mothers
congress today and in consequence an
overflow meeting vas held in the large
Sunday school room on the first floor.
: Mrs. Ballingtou Booth, conducted the
devotional exercises and spoke Of her
work among the poor and criminsl classes
in New York city. Mrs. Jenness Miller,
Mrs. Alice l.. Moaue of Washington, Mrs.
Loois +. Hogan OF Germantown, Penn,
and Helen n. Gardiner OF Boston read
ps pers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
IaSigPS Case.

Washington. Feb. lS.-The Turkish
minister Mus;spba Bey, was at the state
department today ana made fresh repre-
sentaiicns to secretary Olney, respecting
tho arrest End confinement in New York
OF Josepn iasigi the Turkish consul at
Boston, who is held for rsquisition in
New York on charges OF ombezzIement.
No statement relative to the matter csn
be ELECTED from tho minister or secretary
OF state, but IL is believed that the score
tary has advised the minister to have
hsbeas corpus proceedings IL he thinks she
consul's harights We been infringod upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
TALKED ABOUT.

Enterprise Lodge. n. q p, will hold q 90
ciel i'm d. T. ball this evening.
Leland Il. Powers will perform the entire
Play Of Lord Chumlcy' az the Subscribers
Course i'm Infnntry Hall this evening. Tho
clever impcrson tor will present overy charac-
ter and the audience will have ths unusual OPP
portunity TO see one man play many parts.
SOmcrhys Monkey Trcatcr viii open an
engagement Of nine days IN Music Hall this
evening. Pcrforma ices will bo given after
mons and evening" Those who take In the
exhibition will see some Of the cutest and
most amusing antics ever performed. The
comical animals will do about everything but
talk.