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Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
The Constitutional Convention.

In the Convention Monday Dele
gate Clark, of Kent county. in the
afternoon moved to amend the report
OF the Committee on elections SO as to
give women the right to vote and hold
Office in the State. After some discus
sion action on the motion was most
postponed
The Convention spent most of tba
day IN hearing delegation of persons
who wanted the Convention to put a
clause In the new Constitution com
pelling the General Assembly to make
better provisions for the education of
the State. They advocated State
system of schools with State Super
intendent at the head. Speeches were
made by Professor A. G: Spaid, Isaac
I. johnson, President George A. Har-
ter, of Delaware College; Judge J.
Frank Ball, County Superintendents
@. @. Tindall and W. W. Knowles.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Warner and
others.
A communication was received from
the Delaware Humane Society asking
that the whipping post and pilIory be
abolished. A communication was also
received from the Junior Order of the
United American Mechanics asking
that a clause be put in the new Con
stitution compelling the reading of the
Bible each day in the pubic schools
and that the American flag be dis
played on every school building in
the State.
The educational delegation which
appeared before the Constitutional
Convention Monday looked in aston
lshment at the crowd of women seated
on the benches in the House, but said
The foundation of the new State in
strument is beginning to assume
shape, which is of great benefit. as il
assists the delegates in making their
plans for the future.
The FIRST section Of the report Of the
Committee on Elections having been
cad, Mr. Clark moved to strike out
he word male" He followed his
notion with a somewhat lengthy ]
peech in advocacy Of woman's suf- I
rage. Mr., Bradford opposed the pro-
osition to allow women theright Of suf- '
rage, contending that woman's sphere /
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Pb'aPdelphia, where it has attained an
elrFsuraging development. II oriai-
mated there in the UNIVERSITY of
pennsylvania, under whose ansn;ces
were established several local centres
ana others in neighboring towns and
clties' 1t promises to become widely
developed, as an aid towards higher
education for those who cannot take a
regular university course.
The system was introducted 70
smyrna last winter, when Prof Smitbe
delivered his six lectures upon English
Literature. The second years work
VIII begin on the evening of the
twenty-ffth of February. The lecture
upon American History will be de-
lIvered by Prof. Henry Elson at the
opera House, fortnightly. Tickets
1or the course of six lectures can he
bought at any of the Drug Stores
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Pubic Meeting of the Smyrna High
School Literary Society.

The High School Literary Society
Will render a program, appropriate TO
the season of Washington's Birthday
at the Opera House, on Friday oftar-
noon, February 10, 1897. The exer-
cises will begin promptly at 1.3O p. NJ.
All who are interested in our nnbIic
schools, patriotic citizens, and friends
OF education in general, are reonested
to he present.
The following will be the program.
Ms i lbH99gEFaRhieal 9gE 2 Sketch Of Washington
. 2. l. citation, Katie Lee and Willie
Gray Leila r. Reynolds. ''''e
3, Recitation, IL THE Deacor,s Co,,u.
ip',-Miss Helen Collins. va O"''r'-
= Essay Patriotism should be taupht
IN School'-AIiss Bertha StengIe GUS ~
.. eadlng by Mr. Horace Grow
D. ~, l trIsonincatlon OF Post-diluvian
Preaeher-Mr. Harvey W. FAIRIES '''-'
Z. Reading" Monument Ia Wosbi,,,
ton"1Miss Mary E. Reynolds.
o. Kecltatlon, Don't You Tell, Misc
Nina Wells. MISS
y Reading, Lines from Wasbinpton,s
Farewell Address" Blanche Ha5eIi oil .
10. Recitation, The Bell of Zanorai;
Miss Helen f. Waters.
MI ~: EEiulogy; The Father of His Country
II. Debate-Question, - Resolved. That
feace has its Victories, greater and more
Las 81 reaching than those of War.-Debaters
AAfnrlInlatlve, A Emma HAZEL, Agnes Carrow
N59at1Te, 73 iE Ada Vickers. Reuben E. Dennev.
10. Mystlcus Amicus, Miss Ethel RIGGS
j; ALLISON START, President.
ROLAND B. CARR, Secretary
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University Extension.

University Extension is the name
given to a scheme by which many Of
the advantages of university teaching
are brought within the reach Of the in
habitants Of the principal towns of the
United States and England. It was
started in 1872, when the University Of
Cambridge, Of England, appointed a
syndicate to organize lectures by uni
versity men, and to conduct classes I'M
suitable places. These classes were
well attended and in several cases let
to the establishment Of permanent in
stitutions for higher education.
The University Extension, as deve-
loped at Cambridge, and elsewhere IL
England has been taken IN n tba
United States, and barticnl..i.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The question of a successor to
Judge Wales in the u. S. Court,
Wilmington, is attended with a
great deal of uncertainty. 1t
was thought last week that Sen
ator Gray might be induced to
accept it, and there was a great
deal of unanimity in his favor,
but ct this writing no decisive
word has been received from
him. 1t is conceded that at this
late day, he is the only democrat
who can get a confirmation by
the Senate, and his decision is
looked to with a great deal of
interest. Otherwise, the appoin-
tment will go over to President
Mckinley, and the names of Hig-
gins, Spruance and Bradford are
suggested by their friends.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Not long ago a farmer who live. >

Not long ago farmer who ljves.l.,.
miles . from here, came to nv storo ,"i ne &c
lore lore breakfast and bought a bottioo oe oe.
Cna1mberlain's Cough Remedy '''e 70 OF
SAID their little boy had bad coil lie
as they had used up what tIeU1iI', and
the house his wife would mo- t' nag nag IN
60 20 TO PloW until he came and got lt'.l
mother bottle. The little bow 8 go. ,y a
with hlm remarked: Now viii VIII was
be well, for Chamberlain 'totf, -'i soon
cine always cures me" R. G M i~edl-
ROY, Black Hawk, Pa. In spesj;.' L. Ell
this Mr.. McElroy said peopIa ns Of
1rom far and wide to his store ia zane van
and many of them did not know set 1{ 1t
to DO without it. For sale at u o,5 mat At
cents Der bottle by Clifton L RavrD1ogo95 I1 ~
Smyrna, Del. '''old
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The annual election of Town Coun-
cilmen, Treasurer and Alderman will
take place next Tuesday week, March
lst, The terms of Messrs. w. A.
FAIRIES, H. D. Boyer and John Cos
grlf expire as councilman, Mr.. James
Z. Hoffecker as treasurer and E. G.
Budd Esq, as Alderman. The cleo
ton OF Councilmen from districts will
all depend on whether the new charter
passes the Legislature before that date
Ii SO districts No. 2, and 5, will be
filled. From the present outlook
lively election is in store and we urge
our citizens, especially those owning
property to give the matter more at
tention than usual and elect good men 10
the position. A councilman now means
more than it did five years ago and the
town affairs are such that should be
put into the hands of good, conscien-
tious men. We hope that our ladies'
owning property, who are entitled to n
vote, will turn out on election day
It's not too early to give thoughtful
consideration on the matter and unite
on candidates.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Before Lent Entertainment.

A musical Soiree or Concert of NTrsi
cal Miscellany will be given bv Rev
and Mrs. Stanley L. Krebs, of St
Andrews Reformed Church, Reading
Pa, at the Smyrna Opera House. Mon.
day night, March 1st, 1897. Rev. and
Mrs. Krebs are musicians of rare ability.
the former is a graduate of the Boston
conservatory of Music; they are both
well known among the musical circles
OF pennsylvania. Prof. G. H. Le-
Fever Is arranging for the entertain
ment, and it is given for the benefit of
the Presbyterian Manse Fund. Those
who attended our High Shool Com
mencement last Spring will remem-
Der Mr.. Krebs with pleasure, as hav-
ing delivered the Annual Address. his
subject being Drifting.
The following press comments will
inform the public of Rev. and Mrs.
Krebs musical ability:
The musical solree given bv Rev.
and Mrs. Stanley L. Krebs was a
rich musical treat. The reverend gen
tleman and his talented wife are artists
in their line. Every number ON the
program was rendered in fine style
ana there was enough variety to hold
the closest attention of the large aud
lence for nearly two hours. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Krebs possess, in addition to |
exquisite skill on piano, violin and |
guitar, rich sound voices which render
heir vocal selections very pleasing.
The entertainment was a great success
throughout, and closed with wildly
descriptive guitar duet, in which could
'e distinctly beard the roar of the can
ION and shrih bugle call. Among the
features were college songs.
be ghost song and the imitation xvlo-
hone. Altogether it was a unione
ntertainmsnt,an thoroughly enioved
y all who were in attendance. - Yal-
~ spirit, Chambers5urg.
REV. and Mrs. Stanley L. Krebs
ave delightful musicale last evening
hlch was greatly enjoyed by the
'rge audience present. The entertain
Ient was an unique one and though it
'sted nearly two hours the audience
as held spell bound and every one
as tilled with enthusiastic praise of
le skill and musical culture of the re-
'rmers. Daily Herald, iShamokin,
a.
Tickets for the Smyrna entertain
ent are for sale at the Drug Store of
+. James p. Hofecker, where will
80 be found the chart for reserved
ats. Admission 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The island of Crete, to the
south of Greece, but belonging
to Turkey, has engaged the at
tention of the civilized world the
past week, because hostilities
begun here endangered the
peace of Europe. The citizens.
three-fourths of whom were
Greeks, would not submit to the
domineering of the Mohametans.
as had been done in Armenia.
and hence open hostilities broke
out. The Christians appealed to
Greece for protection, and the
people Of that plucky little ma
eion became clamorous for war
Tor the possession of Crete, and
despite the warning note of
the Powers, fiotilla of torpe-
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The Legislature had so little
business before it that it was in
session but two days last week.
adjOurning from Wednesday
until this week, taking a trip
Thursday to Wilmington to at
tend the funeral of Judge L. E.
Wales, of the U. S. Circuit Court.
This lack of business may come
from two causes that rise above
others-the indefiniteness about
new laws until the work of the
constitution makers is completed
and confirmed, and doubt about
the legality of enactments by a
Legislature whose members. or
a number of them, were not le-
gally elected. There should be
no loop holes" in laws that give
an indetiniteness to their value
and having in themselves the
handspring of lawsuits-properlv
illustrated in the homely old
adage of buying a pig in a
poke"
With or without reason, the
fact remains that the members
of the Legislature are doing little
work and drawing large paw.
The Dover Hadec in alluding to
the small amount of business
now in its second month, saws:
Whatever may be the cause
however, for the scarcity of bus
mess, whether private or public.
It is certainly not good for the
State to have it rushed upon the
Assembly in a mass toward its
close. Whether or not il lies
within the power of the Legisla-
ture itself to remedy the defect
1t certainly is within the control
OF the Constitutional Convention
For this reason, we advocate the
report lately made by the com
mlttee on the Legislature in
which it was advised that the
pay of the Legislators be restrict
ed to a sixty-day session, or to
thirty days, when convened bv
the executive.
Though there is only one of
the legislative committees busy
that which superintends the
of the divorce mill. vet
1t will be contrary to all prece.
dent if there is not a rush to.
wards the last of the session.
What business that aoiU come IN
can be hurried up by fixing a
near date after which no new |
business will be received. and |
shall come in by that time in
announcement simply, but with
Olll In due form, as to be acted |
on by the General Assembly.
There is absolutely no need of
the Legislature being in session
longer than the month of March.
and they can have it so if thew
will.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

was in the home, while mans sphere
was, to use the expression, an out-of-
door sphere.
Harry Stoeckle, F. M. Sewer. JH
King, Charles Fehrenbach and P. H
Nolan, general organizer of the Liouor
Dealers Association, and Lawyers
Josiah Marvel and E. R. Cochran. Jr.
appeared before the constitutional
Convention yesterday to oppose local
option.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

does and "Corps of Occupation"
numbering 1900 men, were sent
and landed on the island. But
the Powers, fearful of the spread
ing consequences of war when
once begun, acted promptly to
suppress in the bud the conflict
between Greece and Turkey.
Commanders of the foreign
warships informed Prince George
commanding the Greek torpedo
tiotilla, that they had received
orders to prevent the occupation
of Crete by Greece, and, if ne
cessary, to use force to carry out
these instructions. Notice OF a
like character was given the
Greek Premier by the represen-
tatives of the Powers in Athens,
and the immediate recall of the
Greek f1otilla from Crete was
advised. The Premier declared,
however, without qualification,
that it is the purpose of Greece
to occupy Crete.
The warships of the Powers
have formed a Gordon at Canea,
and the Greek fiotilla is lying at
outside.
1t is said the Powers have de. |
cided to supervise the execution
Of new charter for Crete, the
chief feature of which is the au-
5onomy of the island under the
oint rule of the Powers.
The war fever of the Greeks
S very high, and as the Powers
Ire going to enforce reform
measures on Turkey to protect
he Christians, it is believed that
he island of Crete will soon
PASS to the control of Greece.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
THE PULPIT.

| - 49,
There are three, wonderfully poten
agents, or factors at work in thi,
country. The College, the Press anG
Pulpit. Each has its specific work.
The College disciplins the mind. by
training it to think, and how to think
and thus educate it. What an attrac.
tive and beautiful field. How inviting
to go in and revel for awhile; but VIC
cannot enter now.
The Press is constant and most faith
fulinformer of current events-itis are
corder and faithful preserver of the
thoughts and actions of men; and a
large contributor to the formation of
public sentiment. This also is an in
tensely interesting field, but we can
not stop, we must pass on.
The Pulpit is the great reformer in
morals-the divine teacher of religion.
and an earnest advocate of every thing
pure and true and good. And this
held, however inviting and allurine.
we can glance at, but minutes and
then pass off.
The pulpit, is the standard-bearer
and advocate of all the denominational
activities of the church; and is itself
the most active of all the activities
and has been wonderfully active in its
own development.
Fifty years ago, men with very
meager attainments, even in English
Literature and Theology, $50 they had
much grace and little gift in talking)
could get into the Methodist ministrygl
and into the itinerancy. III
Then they preached simply, that all |
men were great sinners in the sight of
God, but that Jesus died to save their
souls; and then set themselves to per-
suade their hearers to repent Of their
'ins, believe on the Lord Jesus bChrist
md be saved. But now, man must
yrade high up in academic Jstudies and
Theology to pass. And ! think IL will
lot be many years before thew viii
ave to be regular College graduate IN
literature science, philosophv and
heology to enter Conference M
1t used to be thRt thu vorno -,
rho went off to school on re.,i peOpie
0ine hAo 70 20 to other churcbe, -
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Rev. Stanley L. Krebs, who will he
.enaemDered .s as the orator who gave
the splendid annual address to on~
High school graduates last wear i NO
less an orator than he is a musician.
and through the efforts Of Professor
=. d. LeFever, he and his wife will
give an entertainment in the Opera
nouse on March the 1st next for the
Dsneat Of the Presbyterian Manse
Fund.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Ohicora, Pa, Herald Richard va,so,
reports One Minute Cough Cure the oraat s.ati
est success Of medical science. He teiS S',s- ~
that It cured his whole family Of terrbIs grI Is
cough and colds, after all other SO called
Il t. aasated ss % Isea bss entirely Mr. Yensel said
selge OF measels. One Minute Couee c,,ao vao
makes exploration very easy and rnnid
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

A girl may be miss with mission,
but in these times she has great trou-
BILE to find a man with mansion.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here everv
Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The annual session of the NJ. E. Con-
ference is four weeks off from next
Wednesday. 1t meets this year in
Chsstertown.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The st. Elizabeth Van Solver is max
ing regular trips now for the Philadel-
phia q Smyrna Transportation Cam
pany. The new boat will be here in
about two weeks, and it is probable
sne will be named and christened
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

All social functions will have to
hurry to get along before the Lenten
season commences, March 8.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

The blowing Of a fish horn yesterday
was the first note of Spring.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

There was less celebration of st
Valentines Day this year than usual.
Probably this was due to that event
falling on Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

DR.. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. T
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

A good business location in our town
is always in demand.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Trso -, , - III tHe word satisfaction
Use no proper nouns foreign or obsolete wnro
Cse any dictionary. plurSS and all forms Of The
verb allowable. -O' ms Vi 'Ne
OUH PURPOSE-The above rewards for
mental srort are given free and without Consid.
eIatlon Tor the purpose of attracting attention IN
Inc household Treasure" new monthly 10 he
issued IN April, replete with beautiful iilustra
uonS and home aud tireside reading.
OOh AIM Is to make the substitution list
Start with an issue of 20, 600 copies That is our
ooleet IN giving cash prizes to induce you to be.
come subscriber. -
THE CONDITIONS-Send in your name
anu address with zoe in stamps or silver Tor SIX
mos trial subscription To the magazine Ycur
name VIII De entered on our Sub>cripuOn books
men send your list of words any time nm m
March ~, when contest closes Should two or
iil more IlSts contain same number of words. the
list hrSt received will have preference Names
ana address of all winners will be Announced in
a pr.I issue and prizes paid same dav. Names OF
contestants should be sent at oncs in order tbst
we may know the number Of subscribers for
AprlI issue, All communications for further i'm.
!, nInlatiOh must contain stamp for renIy Mem
non TINS paper when You write address, ali
TO 1ANNteSS ei'
lhE HOUSEHOLD TREASURE
olS Shlpley St Wilmington. DI
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

All the different forms of skin troubles,
from chapped hands to eczema andindolent
ulcers can be readily cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the greatest pile cure.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
The SMYRNA TIMES.

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock
THE TIMES 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.
Ms-sUBscRIPTIoN-s1.5O 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.
ADVERTISEAENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, 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 special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Vanilla and chocolate cream. frozen
custard and cherry ice, at Stevenson.
Main street, by the plate, quart are gal.
lan' Harlequin cream specially +
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Public Sales.

Thursday, Feb, IS. Jesse Dean. two
miles from the Seven Hickorio.." ."S y
stock, Farming Implements &C. ..
10 O'Clock, a. m. AZ
Friday, Feb. 49, Fletcher c. Jonas
on the Bell farm, near BreDf~I
stock, Farming Implements. &r
Monday, Feb. 22-F Rash. Snrnlrs
Stock, near Raymond's Scbn"i
House, at 10 O'Clock. B. Y. WeI5on
Auctioneer ''''u
Tuesday, Feb. % Jacob Bryan, stock
Farming Implements, &c. naar
Maicom's Mill, at 10 o'clock. r +
Weldon, Auctioneer.
Thursday, Feb. 25-Mrs. Ruthanro
Carey, on the Moses Price far,a ,-"
near Bethel church, Stock, Farm,
ing Implements, &c. B. Y. VA.
don, Auctioneer.
Constipation in its worst forms dv.,o,
sla sick headache, biliousness and daraipgp,. -
ment of the liver are readily cured Iy f.,
wits Little Early Risers. The.r MI.
never grippe. Small pill, safe pill. best ',1i' n1j
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Mr.. Josiah d. Evans has made a
sausage cutter for G. H. Register
which is one of the best and largest in
this vicinity. In fact one of its kind
can not be purchased. 1t is made of
ash after the style of the old sausage
grinder, the only difference being in
the arrangement of knife blades. The
cutter contains $50 knives which Mr..
Evans made and sharpened after his
own manner. The blades are curved
and attached to a crank shaft. When
turned it carries the meet from the
hopper and cuts it clean and smoothe.
The cutter has a capacity of 200 lbs an
hour and can be guaged to any
quantity or fneness. Mr.. Register
finds it great Improvement over the
ordinary cutters.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Cut this Out, it will not appear nsoiD.

The publisher of The
Household Treasure. a
new monthly family Jour
nal, will give Sl75 90 in cash
as prizes for the largest litt
OF words made from the
word SATISFACTION.
OUR OFFERING will
pay 5000 for the largest
list; $50 10 for the second
lsrgeSt: $50 90 for the third:
$ Oo each for the bext FIVE;
sS eDGch for the next ten,
each for the next
tv snsy. 7, ; is to say. we
will divide dmong the con.
testants the aggregate sum
OF Sl75, according TO merit.
Don't you think you could
ne one or the winners?
Try it,
DON'T USE any letter
more times than il annea.s
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Early Cabbage plants from Cold
frames. Other Vegetables and Small
Fruit plants in season. Also Fruit.
Nut and Shade Trees. Reliable stock
Reasonable prices. P. EMERSON. Wv
oming, Del. oT
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

]. E. Garter has received a lot of new
paper for spring use.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company,
JAPITAL (full paid), $5OO,OOO.OO
Sl' MARKET ST. WILMINGTON, DEL.

Sls MARKET ST. WILMINGTON. DEL.
CAPITAL full paid, $5OO.OO0OO
ourplus,. $780, 100000
Undivided Profits, -. "a. .791.OO
Authorized to Act as
TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR, ADMINS
TRAITOR, GUARDIAN, ASSIGNEE,
RECEIVER, REGISTRAR AND
Transacts a
GENERAL TRUST BUSINESS.
Allows Interest on Deposit
Loans Money ON Mortgages and other
Good Securities
Attends to the
Management of Real Estate and to the
Collection and Remittance of Rents,
laserest on Securities and Dividends on
Stocks.
Rents Boxes
In its new Burglar and fire proof Vaults.
Makes ample provision in its Store
Room and Vaults for the safe keeping
OF Securities and Valuable packages
placed IN its custody.
Keeps Wills Without Charge.
BENJAMIN NIELDS. President.
WILLIAM r.. BRINCKLE, Vice-Pres.
JAMES B. CLARKSON, Treas and Sec.
1OhN .. hOSSELL, Trust Officer.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

Besides number of other articles
b. V. Weldon has, in his green gro.
Gerry for domestic use, tomatoes
grown and brought on from Florida
They sell for 10 cents a quart.
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17

A few holiday books left over. ].
B. Cooper. +
Smyrna times., 1897-02-17
Rents Boxes
Keeps wills Without cboroa

BENJAMIN NIELDS. President.
WILLIAM r. BRINCKLE, Vice-Pres.
JAMES B. CLARKSON, Treas. and Sec.
JOHN 5. ROSSELL, Trust Officer.