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Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
The Philadelphia Market.
The Ledger of Monday says:

The Ledger of Monday says:
Favorable conditions continue to
rule in financial circles. The month
of August, usually sultry, stagnant and
inert, without traffic or inducement to
trade, excepting so far as it might re-
late to holiday making, has proven just
the opposite. Business is compare
tive active, thousands have come
to town from the interior, the streets
are thronged with shoppers, merchants
find that they have to stay at home to
attend to business, manufacturing is
increasing, stock exchanges have plum
ged into a career of the most intense
activity, and everything indicates in
creasing trade and cheerful resump-
tiOn of the road to that prosperous in
dustry which formerly was the rule in
this country and which is confidently
believed is now returning. The stock
market has some setbacks, caused by
realizations to make profits, but the
general movement is unfallingly up
ward. It is the most extraordinary
August this country has ever seen, and
already the autumn business is open
ing with energy and briskness. The
advancing prices of agricultural pro-
ducts are creating acheerfulness among
the farmers which has been unknown
for long time and helps considerably
in accomplishing the general restora-
ton of confidence. This, after all, is
an underlying necessity to prosperity,
for the United States must be on an
enduring basis to secure stable con
ditiOns for trade. Among the special
financial developments are a reduc ton
in the amount of imported goods, con-
sequent upon the new tariff, and an ex-
pansiOn of exports.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

THE call for the meeting to-day of
the Boilers Republican State Central
Committee by Chairman Brown, to
come to an agreement with the Union
Republican Committee, to harmonic
on one organization, seems to greatly
concern the papers of the opposition
party. The DelaWGrean of Saturday
gave column argument to the "Reg-
ulars" Boilers, to show that they can
not go back on their declaration be-
cause they are in favor with the Nc
Kinley Administration; and the Della
ware Democrat says: lit is safe to say
the Regulars will not be caught
mapping" The same paper ventures
the following paragraph:
1t is the claim of the Uuion Repub-
licans that the people are back of them
and that the Regulars will not dare
refuse their propositions, for fear they
will not be supported by the votes of
the party. In other words they claim
to have put the Regulars in hole from
which they cannot escape except by
granting all they ask, otherwise they
will lose their hold upon the masses of
their party and the Addicks men can
not, therefore, help being benefited by
the action.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Moses P. Handy, the American COM
missioner to the Paris exposition, who
came directly from the West to Wash
ington says:
"We do not need any affidavits to
prove that good times have come to
the West. The evidences are apparent
upon every hand. The most gratify-
ing feature of the situation is that
since the tide has turned it is setting
in with rush.
Money is easier in the Western
commercial cities. Collections are
good upon outstanding bills, and more
than this, money is seeking invest
ment.
''The country merchants and deal
ers in the smaller towns are buying
freely in anticipation of a brisk
demand for goods this fall. The rail-
roads report a heavy gain in their
freight business and increased passen-
ger receipts. Manufactures are put
ting on men, and labor is finding bet
ter employment.
'T look for an era of greatprOsperity
over the whole country in the near
future. It will be a steady and healthy
growth, however, rather than mush-
room BOOM"
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
POLITICAL ITEMS.

Says the Sentinel: "EUcry EUening's
wall over the Levy Court affair in Sus-
sex county is amusing; indeed, it is
ludicrous. 1t is amusing and ludic-
rOus to witness any Democratic sheet
in a serious vein advocate the obser-
vance of law and order, after what has
transpired in the State, following the
last election. In the lexicon of Dem
ocratic faith and practice, ''might
makes right"
The POLL TAx.-The poll tax to be
collected by the county tax collectors
is only another relic of barbarOus days
and should have been abolished by the
Constitutional Convention. The tax
collectors had nothing to do with max
ing the laws, and if they intend to col
lect this obnoxious tax it should be col
lected from Democrats as we'll as Re
publicans. The same harsh means
should be used in compelling all who
refuse to pay up. We think all the
same, it is an outrage to collect a poll
tax and then charge 81 for the privi-
lege of voting besides. Wilmington
Republican.
HARMONY.-The Morning NclCs of
August 7th the Higgins organ says:
"Our Democratic friends are fear
full lest the Republican organizations
in Delaware will come together in a
way that will mean the defeat of the
Democratic party for years to come.
We believe there will be reunion of the
Republican forces in Delaware, a con.
summation earnestly looked forward
to by members of both organizations.
We believe the obstacles now in the
way of an immediate union of forces
will be removed and that in the Au-
tumn of 1898 will be but one Repnbli-
can organization in the State.
THE SUSSEX LEVY CoURTMAN.- Says
a Wilmington paper: ''The Republi-
can Levy Court of Sussex county made
sharp turn last week and for once
the greedy hand or the Democracy
was stayed. John Green, member from
Seaford hundred, removed to North
West Fork. Governor Tunnel, as
suming that this created a vacancy
under the statutes, named one Handy,
of Seaford, to the place. The seven
remaining Republican members of the
Levy Court (it contains thirteen men,
bers in alb, taking a point from the
holding-over Democrats of the Kent
Court, proceeded to fill the place them
selves upon the Democratic theory
that the Levy court, like the Legisla-
ture, is the judge of the qualification of
its own members and, therefore, re-
elected Mr.. Green to the vacancy.
Now the 'Ouh aged" Democrats pro-
pose g to go to law" about it. 1t is en-
couraging to find the shoe ON the other
foot, to see the Democrats forced to 60
to the courts for relief from the op-
pressions of the wicked Republicans.
EUeTy EUening now sees a good rea-
son why the Legislature in its special
session, should abolish the Sussex
Levy Court. Let the saints who COM
posed this Legislature, abolish the
Sussex Levy Court. It will, like the
robbery of the tax Office in this county,
merely make it that much easier for
the Republicans to carry Sussex next
year. No party can hold State very
long by theft The Delaware Demo
cracy, like Pagan, is getting ready to
jump out of the second story window
with a one story rope around its neck.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Almost every paper picked up for a
week has had an item about one of our
humble citizens, Charles Potts, being
an applicant for the post Office. The
DetaWGrean gives the notice prOmi-
nence, and the Middletown New Era
writes one of its characteristic editor
ials about the negro being pushed for
ward for Office, the danger to American
institutions, &C., Notwithstanding one
had held the high and lucrative posi-
tion of auditor of the District of CO.
lumbia, appointed by President Cleve-
land. But to the case in question.
Seeing the case set forth in the Phila-
delphia Record Monday in all the de-
tails the suppOsitions would bear,
prompted an inquiry: we find no one
that would be likely to, that knows any
thing about it, not even, presumably,
Potts himself. The item was first put
in motion in one of Phelps reckless
utterances in the Smyrna Record
some ten years ago, and has appeared
at other times since, when sensations
were scarce, the last item being set on
foot in the Clayton cal of last week.
Whatever Charles Potts may have
been in politics ten and twelve years
ago, for the past several years from ill
health if not from choice, he has been
a back number, and should be given a
rest. 1t may be a considerable while
yet before there is a change.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

THE EUeyy EUening, in iustifying
and discussing the Governor in ap-
pointing a Levy Courtman in Sussex
county in place of a Republican who
had been elected, said appOintee being
rejected by the Levy Court, says, "viO-
lators of law have no right to hold pub
lie office" Admitting the truth of the
assertion, how was it our cotemporary
acquiesced in the steal of all the offices
in Kent county last year, the law not
being observed even in the counting
and tabulating the vote?
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
A Great Surprise is in Store

for those who will 90 to-day and get a pack
age of GRAIN-O. 1t takes the place of
coffee at about the cost. 1t is food
drink, full of health, and can be given to
the children as well as the adult with great
benefit. 1t is made of pure grains and
Mocha or Java coffee. II satisfies eyery-
one. A cup of Grain-O is better for the
system than tonic, because its benefit is
permanent. What coffee breaks down
Grain-O builds up. Ask your grocer for
Grain-O. 15c and 25c.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
sso54s

DIR. j. 1. Terry, of Trimble, Tenn,
IN sIeaking of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy, says:
1T has almost become n necessity in
this vicinity" This is the best remedy
in the world for collie, cholera morbus,
dysentery and diarrhea, and is recog-
nized as a necessity wherever its great
worth and merit become known. No
other remedy is so prompt or effectual,
or so pleasant TO take. Sold by Cliff
ton Il Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
The Town Council What they are
Doing.
THE PASSAGE OF IMPORTANT BICYC


THE PASSAGE OF IMPORTANT BICYCLE
ORDINANCES.
At the regular meeting of the Town
Council on Friday evening, all the
members present but A. Lee Cum
Minis, the principal part of the time
was taken up with the adoption of rules
regulating bicycle riding. After some
discussion, the following ordinance,
with its sections was passed:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING BICYCLIsTs.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Town Commissioners of the town of
Smyrna, twO-thirds concurring therein,
that the riding of a bicycle without
displaying lighted lamp thereon, on
any street, lane or alley of said town,
from April 1st to October 1st, after
7.30 p. NJ, and from October 1st to
April 1st, after P. NJ, is forbidden.
And Further, That bicyclists shall
not ride at a faster rate than six (6)
miles an hour.
And Further, That coasting and
scorching is forbidden.
And Further, Riding a bicycle with
out firm grasp upon the handle-bar
is forbidden.
And Further, All bicyclists shall
ring their bells continuously when
turning a street corner.
And Further, Bicyclists shall not
ride more than two abreast.
And Further, All bicycle riders shall
go to the right when meeting teams of
any kind.
Section 2. And further be it or
dained, that the riding of bicycle
without bell thereon, on any street,
lane or alley, is hereby forbidden.
Section 8. And further be it or
dained, that the riding of a bicycle on
any pavement or sidewalk, on any
street, lane or alley, is forbidden.
Section 4. Any person or persons
violating any provisions of this ordi-
nance, shall, upon the arrest and con-
victioA thereof before the Town Alder
man, or in his absence, before any
Justice of the Peace of the town, paw a
fine of 50 and cost of suit for first of
fense and So for each subsequent Of
fense.
Geo. H. Raymond, was admitted.
and made complaint against the con-
ditiOn of the pavements of several prop
critics. On motion, Robt. L. Cum.
Minis was instructed to have the pave
ments fixed at once.
BILLS ALLOWED.
The following bills were allowed:
b. L. Tillingshurst, hose, 1886.
Vallee Bros, electric supplies, 500. 81.
General electric Co., lamps, S34.25.
A. E. Jardine. agent, coal furnished.
S123.s4.
Frank L. Wright, bills paid, per
voucher, $55.77.
News Publishing Co., for publishing
notice in reference to the redemption
of bonds, 1914.
@. II. Jones, killing dogs, $3.50.
Joseph G. Garner, killing dogs and
extra police duty, $4.75.
Total bills allowed, $2G1. 81.
sUPT. wRIGHT's REPORT.
Frank L. Wright, superintendent of
the Water and Electric Light Plant,
made the following report of receipts
for the month of July:
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
Wheat and Silver.

One of our citizens who always votes
the Democratic ticket, but who does
not shut his eyes blindly to all that is
said by politicians, hands us the fol-
lowing, which he says covers all the
argument on the question of wheat and
silver. 1t ought to be entertaining
reading to our farmers.
1t is from the current weekly letter
of Hambleton & Co., bankers, of Bal
timore:
Wheat advances fifteen cents per
bushel and silver drops nearly five
cents per ounce, simultaneously. How
do you account for this anomaly, Mr..
Bryan, ct al? By the way what has
become of Mr.. Bryan? If we remem-
Der correctly, he said that wheat and
silver were inseparately connected as
to f1uctuation in values, and thatit was
not possible for the one to advance and
the other to decline. A great many
free-silver populistic idols are being
smashed just about this time. Accord
ing to the theories of the free-silver ad-
vocates and the uphOlding of populis-
tic doctrines, it was not possible for
the farmer to be happy and prosperous
except through the intrumentality of
free-silver and anti-option laws. And
yet we now have it that wheat is rap
idly approaching the one dollar point,
and the farmers laugh, sing and are
merry, Notwithstanding the country
voted to retain the gold standard, and
silver is selling at the lowest point
reached. We also notice that an anti
option convention was called to
meet few days since, at the South, to
advocate anti-option laws, and that
there were scarcely any one present,
the farmers being too busy and well
cOntented to waste their time in such
improbable discussions. The bullion
value of the American silver dollar is
now Just about 43 cents, and a bushel
of wheat is worth about double this
amount. We do not believe that even
the most extreme free-silver advocate
will ever again have the hardihood to
argue that the price of wheat is gov
erned by the price of silver.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
Try Allen. Foo. Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
and get tired easily. If you have smnrting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens FoOt-Ease
1t cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures and prevents swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and buni0ns of all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try it to-day Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, NY.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, AUG. 18th, 1897

THE SMYRNA TINES 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 q part. II also gives the
items Of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
S-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S1.50 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper Is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
rcsents but for the outlying district Of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton.
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate OF so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annusl and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

WHEAT, and advancing prices, was
the special matter of interest to the
farming community last week. There
was an advance of II cents in Decem-
Der wheat. Sales of wheat for export
wers reported to be fifty loads of 5000
bushels each to go from New York and
twenty-eight loads to go from other
ports, or total of $40, 900 bushels. The
upward turn in wheat was facilitated by
the stronger and higher markets in
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
August 10Th, 1897.

Au6uob AOblS 1OJts
Mr.. EDITOR: Dear Sir:-Will YOU
please give space in your kind paper to
correct the mistake concerning the
funeral that passed through Smyrna
Wednesday, 18th inst. 1t is reported
that we all stopped at the hotel to have
a drink of beer, and that it was brought
out in pitchers to the women. That is
untrue. The one, and 1 know him
very well, should be careful how he
talks or he might have cause to be
careful. The undertaken stopped
there and watered the horses, which
were very much jaded after a long
drive, and also brought pitcher of
water to the carriages-but not beer.
We were all as near civilized as the
one that made the remark.
S. A. TRUAx,
The mother of the dear little angel
that was buried.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
Ernruhndv sava 81

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
OF q. G. @. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
WANTED.

30 LADY OPERATORS on Sbir,s
and 30 Boys and Girls to run Hosjqry
Machines, all to report for work Ser.
tember 1st. Leave your names now
with '"
SMYRNA SHIRT and HOSIERYCO
o44 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

There is a time for everything; and the
time to tend TO a cold Is when it starts.
Don't wait until you have consumption but
prevent il by using One Minute Cough
Cure, the great remedy for coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. Clifton a Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
DEATHS.

EDDENFIELD.-On the 81, inst
BrenforG, Of cholera influtum' ,''''T !, hear
Collins. infant son of j. r AMI ii,44mer
Eddentield, age month, and i''' y, NJ X.
lnterment in Odd Fellows ca,,. 81 oays
Tuesday, Rev. James riaat,;t'rry
"A sleep in Jesus, blessed .I4,
From which none ever wake r..
DAVIS.-In Smyrna. August 18th IS i
era lnfantum, Helen s.. dau,ht.r euol-
drewJ and EmmaJ. DAVIS. a.S.j \ io... ". Al An
lnterment at Gledwood NJ. f. c.plt,'L.S. ,,',,'nIiS.
officiating. ''eiigle
MONEY.-Near Prices Corner. A AY,,.,,,,
of cholera infantum, james ~,n of Len
and Cora Money, aged l3 month. I",lN
ment at Unoin NJ. f. cemetery ,.,' Si,.Iif- SiIilgf-
afternoon. Rev. A. Chandlrr oairil,;Iy # ''lI.ay
TRUAX.-On the 9th inst. at fb.r..i5.,
OF Mrs. Herman Hendrix. in Oue.,. t".il, l'e
county, Nd. ,Loie ,daughtorofN ari '''iI- NJ
Peter IruaX, of WILMINGTON. In Jar ri
year. Interment at Bethel church d'' i''A
Cheswold, the coffin being barr. 81, f.. '',"I ,j'
grave by six young l,dic~ Of Ai'lirotn,' '"'
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

John Griffin, of GAINESVILLE, o., says: II
never lived a day for thirty years without
suffering agony, until box of De Wits
Witch HAZEL Salve cured my pilesn For
piles and rectal troubles, cuts, bruises.
sprains, eczema and all skin troubles De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled.
Clifton 4 Raymond, Smyrna, Del,
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
For Sale. Cheap.

ONE HUNDRED CORDS OF OAK
WOOD, i'll lots of one cord or u,1r. '-'I' IN
woods, near Green Spring. III
Apply to
,., f. BECK.
oIoOi Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
WANTED.

A MAN AND HIS WIFE. lpdu,t,io.
and honest, to occupy good house and
work on farm. Good wages and GOOD fy
ing
MEADOW LAWN FARM
728tf Residence of r II CnIn,ni,.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Don't nauseate your stomach with teas
and bitter herbs; but regulate your liver and
sick headache by using those famous little
pills known as De Wits Little Early
Risers. Clifton IL Raymond, Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Sunday ended day Of rather sultry
temperature with a thunder storm.
The clouds seemed to hang in one
place for about two hours, Rev. Mr..
Stengle at the end Of the second hymn
dismissing the congregation as was
that also at Jerman Chapel, being led
by Rev. VIM. r. Mowbray, enabling
them to get home before the storm set
in, a prudential consideration which
was appreciated. AT the Presbyterian
church the services went right on, the
congregation retiring when the
storm had ceased.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

The Bethel A. NJ. E. church, of this
town, will run an excursion train to
Wye Camp, Md, next Sunday, Aug.
22nd. The train will ran down the
road via Dover and Harrington to
Greenwood, where they will be tran
ferred to the Queen Anne road, which
runs directly by the camp ground.
The fare for the round trip will be
81. go.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
FOR SALE.

FORTY TONS OF GOOD TIMOTHY
HAY. Apply to
+. BECK.
f2ott Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

During the electrical storm ON Sunday
considerable farm property was destroyed
in Kent, Howard and Washington counties.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Some of our sporting fraternity at
tended test of speed given on the
Leipsic track on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

The cyan SciFNf went up heavily
laden with fruit ON Monday-grapes,
apples, tomatoes and peaches. OF
peaches there were some 800 baskets,
SO of them from Wesley Langdon, at
Bryn Zion church. The latter have
been realizing from $1.OO to $3.50 per
basket. If the yield had been what
was promised at blossoming time, it
would have put good many dollars in
circulation.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Wednesday was one of the "biggest"
days Woodland Beach has ever had
the number there being placed at 5000.
Besides the boats, with some $500 pas
sengers, carriages seemed to be there
from every place, and even the grove
was we'll occupied. The order was
good throughout.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

The Rev. W. F. Corkran, Presiding
Elder of the Easton District, will con-
duet the Prayer Meeting in the Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church this even
ing at 7.45 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or 25c.
II Q. z. Q. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

The farming land of P. Spruance,
offered for sale on Saturday, was with
drawn on a bid of $171O.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Rev. Albert Chandler will hold a
tent meeting in the village of Black
bird, commencing Wednesday night,
Aug. 25th. The meetings are to be
held in large canvas tent, and Evan
gelist Redding, Of Alexandria, Va, will
assist the pastor during the meetings.
Several prominent ministers of the
Conference are expected to be present
to preach, but the dates for these spe-
eial sermons are not yet fixed. Notice
will be given in due time.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
Maryland CoIIegp
And SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
NEAR BAL more.

Superior advantages for stra.4
Classics, Sciences, Modern TT''SIns tue
Mathematics, Music and Art languages,
grees3. 45th year begins Sept Is 'SdtrS Sd.; de-
Catalogue. oend for
REV. J. II. TURNER. pr..;l
IA 2m. TutL..,.1i -,
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

|. Rev. Thomas Houston, the blind
evangelist of Jersey City, will be at
the Presbyterian church here, the first
two weeks in October, to conduct
evangelistic services.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Grapes were in market last week.

The soda fountains are not as busy
and mnsical as would expect at this
season.
What with "dog days" "Ay days.
and seat nights" humanity has a
troublesome time of it.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18
No-To-Rac for Fis,v e,

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. r.al.os -o.,.
men strong, blood pure. SOC Il. AI ,ir,..e'aaR "eaR
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

During the thunder storm on Sun
day evening, lightning struck the
large barn of James Higman, near
Millington formerly known as Briscoe
MilD and burned it down, together
with nearly 20OO bushels of wheat, sew
eral hundred bushels of corn and ten
tons Of hay, The owner carried $500
insurance on the wheat, and it is prob
able the barn was also insured.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

The colored people from Riley's
Neck, near Millington, picniced at
Woodland Beach on Saturday. The
bar was not open, and the conduct
was entirely orderly.
Smyrna times., 1897-08-18

Many a young man starting ON his
vacation puts on as many airs as if he
was going to spend month at Sara
toga, when the chances are that he
hasn't enough money with him to af-
ford him a real good time for q week at
Woodland Beach.