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Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The Kent County Mandamus
case is to be carried to a finish
it seems, though the time may
be long or short in exhausting it.
The Court met at Dover on Fri
day and ordered the election
officers Of West Dover Hundred
to meet to-day at noon and
count the vote, noting the next
day to hear the argument. There
was no opposition to the order,
and the court was in session but
a short time. Much of the inter
est, if not mystery in the case,
has gone out in the questionable
makeup of the Convention and
Legislature. The Dover CORE
spOndent of the Erery Erening
says the attorneys of Baxter in
tend to fight every inch of
ground, not appear to-day, but
meet the court tomorrow.
This correspondent goes on to
make the following interesting
statement of what is intended
among the politicians:
Ex-Governor Watson. in view
of the knowledge that these
proceedings were to be insti-
tuted, refused to commission a
sheriff, coroner or treasurer for
this county, and Governor Tun-
nell will doubtless he guided by
the decision of the court entirely.
Again, the composition of the
Levy Court rests upon the pend
ing proceedings, and it is neces-
sary that a decision should be
reached before Tuesday, Feb
ruary End, the date upon which
that body meets for organization.
If the decision is in favor of the
Republicans the Levy Court,
which is now unanimously Dem
Ocratlc, will stand: Republicans,
5; Democrats, 4. The control of
this branch of the county gov
ernment means considerable, es-
pecially under the extraordinary
powers which it now has, and if
the Republicans should succeed
in organizing the court bill will
probably be introduced in the
Legislature at once stripping the
court of its powers.
Such action would probably
lead to further litigation, as the
Republicans claim they are not
bound to recognize the present
Legislature at all, and that any
laws it might pass would be in
operative, because of it's alleged
illegal organization. Alice, they
say, should be Senator, and with
that body in control of the Re-
publicans, it would be impossible
to pass any partisan bills.
1t is intimated that possibly,
during the coming week, a bill
regulating the authority con-
ferred on the Levy Court may
be presented in the House, so as
not to have it appear that it is a
party measure intended to de-
prive the Republicans of the
power heretofore enioyed bv the
| Democrats. This is in anticipa.
tion of the Republicans controll-
ing the organization. The lead
ers of the Democracy of the
county say, however, that the
same sentiment which governed
the seating of the Kent county
members Of the Legislature viii
govern the organization of the
Levy Court, and that the -four
holdover members, all of whom
are Democrats, will elect who
shall be their colleagues, which
means that the Republicans will
not be seated.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

One OF the most remarkable cures Of
rheumatism on record is related br
Mr.. j. VI. Thompson. post master at
Decks Point, Pa, as follows; "WbiIe
out driving one day last winter was
caught in a cold rain Thenext morn
ing | was unable to move NV head or
arms, owing to an attack Of inAam-
matOry rheumatism. My clerk tele.
phoned for a physician, but suggested
that l use Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
there being a bottle open on the
counter. He rubbed the affected parts
thoroughly with Pain Balm and built
up hot fire. l dozed off to sleep and
when | woke about half an hour later
the pain had gone entirely, and have
not been troubled since. People come
here from many miles around to buy
Chamberlain's medicines. For sale
by Clifton & Raymond
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Delaware seems te have more Sena-
ators- elect than are warrented by the
size of the State. Nor York Pres.
Delaware has but one real Cpita5
States Senator-elect, and his name i
Henry A. du Pont. All others ar. i'm
itatiOns. Mo,njng Nc,r&.
Mr.. Dickey's title to a seat in tbo
Legislature having been in,estigstaJ
and disposed of by a committee ~,
which Mr.. HAZEL was chairman vorIi
ltnot be appropriate to have Mr.. Hazal,.
right to his seat investigated and A..
posed of by committee of which ".
Dickey is chairman? To "a man IN.
tree" there does nor appear a ars,,
sight of difference between Mr.
Dickey's right and Mr.. Hazell's right
to represent the people in the LepisIa-
ture. N'o1day Var.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

A revival service at Centennial
church closed week age with an nc
cession of eight probationers to the
church. The meeting has since been
going on at Bethel A. M. E. Church,
with much larger results, the profess
sions numbering some fifty. The
work embraces persons from all the
surrounding colored churches, and the
work is progressing, unRbated in
interest.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
Public Sales.

Wednesday, Feb. 10.-J. Z. Jerman.
near Raymond's school house, in
Raymond's Neck, stock, farming
implements, &c. B. V. Weldon,
Auctioneer,
Wednesday, Feb. 10.-John Regener,
stock, farming implements, &c, at
his residence on the road leading
from Taylor's Bridge to Collins
Beach, at 10 o'clock a. m. ID. p.
Hutchison, auctioneer.
Tuesday, Feb. 16.-B. A. & H. p.
HAZEL, stock, farming implements,
&c, on the "Woodside" farm, near
Blackbird, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Chicora, Pa, Herald: Richard Vensel
reports One Minute Cough Cure the great
est success Of medical science. He told us
that it cured his whole family of terrible
cough and colds, after all other so called
cures had failed entirely. Mr. Vensel said
II assisted his children through very bad
selge of measels. One Minute Couge Cure
iny kes exploration very easy andrapid.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
Public Sale of Household Goods,

The subscriber, intending to move to
Philadelphia, will sell at Public Sale, at the
residence of Alex. H. Wilson, on Main
street, Smyrna, on Saturday afternoon,
Jan. 30th, a lot of Household Goods.
1202t MARY E. STERN.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Navigation has been completely sus-
pended on Smyrna River by tho pre-
sent cold spell. The Mary U. Citizens
which was to have have begun trips for
the Transportation Company on Mon
day could not get in the river and all
hopes of giving service was abandoned.
The Steamer Ella ofthe Smyrna Steam
boat Company is now lying at their
wharf, Smyrna Landing. The creek is
frozen tight and navigation will doubt
less, be suspended for the rest of Janu-
ary.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 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.
s-sUBscBIPT1oN-s1.5O per annum. If
paid strictly in advance s1.0O. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-THE 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 50
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed will apply to the Legislature at its
next session for a divorce from his wife
Laura L. Wright.
ISAAC H. WRIGHT,
Dover, Del, Dec. 29, 1896.
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ON SATURDAY.
THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY. A. D. 1891

ON SATURDAY,
THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1897.
at , o'clock p. m, the following described res
estate to wit:
All that certain tract piece or parcel Of land
on Bombay Hook Island in Duck Greek Hun
dred, Kent County and Sta'e OF Delaware, the
meteS and bounds, corners and distances
whereof are as follows. to wit: Beginning at q
perSimmOn tree standing on tn e vest side ofthe
road and near the east end of q aTge bank and
is in line of this land and Of land Eli Logan
and others: thence north fOrty-five degrees and
nine minutes east f"ur perches TO the edge OF
the bay shore at high water: thence down the
bay shore and binding Herewith about six hun
dred and thirty percheS to Il stake on the bay
shore large forked black gum bears from said
stake south seventeen degrees east distant sew
enty-tOuI and thre tenth perches: said stake is
a corner for this land and lands of HenrS y.
WiCkersham; thence from said stake south forty
degrees and nine minutes west FIVE hundred and
nine and half percheS to the edge OF old Duck
Greek: thence no said old Duck Greek and bind
ing herewith TO Poplar Point Gut: thence up
said gut ana blndlng herewith about eighteen
percheS To a stake Il corner for this land snd
lanOS of Eli Logan aad others: thence north
forty degrees and nine minutes east one hun.
dred and elRhtynine percheS and five-tentS Of
perch to the place of beginning, containing
Thirteen Hundred Acres of land, be the same
more or leSS-exeepting thereon the right Of
way over Ihe ABOVE described premises. also the
use OF IN" landing on the bay shore near Gable
CleaVeS house, and the right of way to and from
the said landing; for greater certainty see Rec
ora BOOK, IN the proper Office at Dover. The
improvements upon which are one twOstOry
frame dwelling-hOu barn, stable and other
oulidlngS also two One-story frame dwellings
used as tenant houses.
seized and taken in exacutfon ne the DrODerty
of WAL Err II. HAYES, administrator of Will
LIAM ). HAYES, deceased, and CAROLINE Z
tiA IA n rs surviving mortgagor, and GEORGE B.
MONE6 and LUCIUS +. CAMPBELL, terTe'
tenants, and will be sold for cash by
SAMUEL L. SHAW, Sheriff.
sherlhs Onlee, Dover, Del, Jan 20 1897. IL
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The committee on Fire Apparatus and
the Hose Company will meet with the
Town Council tomorrow, Thursday
evening at 7.9O o'clock for the purpose
of recognizing. This move is an ex-
cellent one. The present condition of
the Company is almost without an or
ganization and should fire break out
there would not be half enough volun-
teers to fill the suits. Every effort
should be made to establish strong
fire department with regularly elected
officers. Let there be large attend
ance.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands
and lips, Healing for cuts and sores In
slant relief for piles, stops pain at once.
these are the virtues of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed will apply to the Legislature at its
present session for divorce from her hus-
band, James S. Klee.
ANNIE KLEE.
Smyrna, Del. Jan. 10, 1897.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

We are having winter this week in
earnest. The cold wave that struck
the West Saturday did not reach here
until Sunday evening, coming with a
high wind and furry of snow. Mon
day morning the thermometer regis
tered from to 10 degrees, and yester-
day morning from to degrees.
This morning II degrees. 1t looks
like breaking up of the past good
weather.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

GHERIFF'S SALE.
p 5}redigd BY virtue i% isyeT5ii Fseia; 70 }D me
of the Delaware Hce;EE EE'Ae Se town of Smyrna.
Duck Creek Hundre, e.ent County and State of
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
FOR RENT.

DWELLING HOUSE on upper
Commerce street, next to the depot.
Apply to
WM. FAIRIES,
1874 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
FOR SALE.

625 Bushels of Amber Wheat, very de-
sirable for milling.
Six Thoroughbred Chester White Pigs.
eight weeks DID, desirable food brooders.
MEADOW LAWN FARM.
127tf Residence Of r. H. Cummins.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The rain on Wednesday night last
was more than has fallen all the rest of
the month. The small rain falls of the
autumn and winter has had the
effect to greatly lower the springs of
the streams and wells. A gentleman
from Kenton remarked last week, in
speaking of the low springs, that if a
fire had broken out there the past
month, enough water could not have
been found in their wells to extinguish
-
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

1t is not an easy thing to get new
names for the assessment list accurate,
especially the middle letter. This is
important to the poll-tax voter, for
thereby may hang his right to cast a
ballot. Where wrong, the assessor
will make the proper correction next
Friday.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
Organs Repaired
CLEANED ARDITUNEp'

The Undersigned gives notice that, he ns =
fully prepared to repair, clean and tun'
organs.
]. d. EVANs;n.I
l25O4 Market Street, Smyrna 20
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
Monday, Feb. 10, and Tuesday, 16
no passengers will be carried.

*Monday, FEB. 10, and tuesday, l6,
no passengers will be carried.
We announced last Saturday as sap
peal day" at the instance of Clement
V. Scout, the Assessor, who went ac
cOrding to the directions of Levy
Courtman. The law he has since
found specifies that the day of f'appeal"
or hearing as to complaints about the
assessment shall be specified on the
copies which are hung up rOr inSpec-
tion, and this he has since done and
names Friday next, the Goth inst as the
time to hear objections, make correc-
tions, additions etc. He will be at
the Smyrna House from 10 o'clock A.
NJ. to 5 o'clock p. NJ.
H. p. Cannon, Secretary and Treas
urer of the Atlantic States Packers AS
sociation has sent out this week lot
of invitations to the Third annual
meeting of said association which will
be held at the Grand Hotel Cincinnati,
Ohio, February 9th to 18th inclusive
arrangements have been made for the
entertainment of all delegates and visi-
tors at reduced rates AS the Western
Packers Canned Goods Association
and the Gamers Machinery and Sup
plies Association meet in convention
at the same time and place, it ought to-
and will be, the largest gathering Of
packing interests ever brought together
and something no one interested in the
business can afford to miss, as some
very important matters pertaining tC
the canning industry will be brough
up. All the latest and most improved
machinery and supplies will be on ex
| bihitiOn
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Telegraph news came yesterday
while the fire was in progress in Phila-
delphia, and excited deep interest. 1t
proved a terrible cOnfagration, the
whole block on Market Street on the
opposite side from Wanamakers, des-
trOying sixty buildings and entailing a
loss of about $2,OOO,OOO. There were
fifteen fires during the day. Wana-
maker suffered the loss of the tower
and the glass front.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The Union Normal Glass will meet
on Friday night of this week at the
Presbyterian chapel. All are welcome
at the meeting -non-subscribers to the
course, particularly so if they contri-
butte dime toward the expenses.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The Smyrna Steamboat Co. will, as
soon as good weather sets in, build
a warehouse at their wharf at
Smyrna Landing and also one
at Fleming Landing. Besides this
considerable grading WILDE done
and everything gotten in order
for their new Steamer which they ex-
pect to put in service the first of the
Spring between these wharves and
Pier No. 8, Race Street Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

n. II. Hutchins, detective for the
Delware Game Protective Association,
was arrested at Clayton Wednesday
evening and brought to Smyrna, by
Constable John F. Goldsborough on
the charge of perjury, criminal pros
ecution and extorting by threats and
intimidation $50 from Constable Colds
borough on December Goth last. This
was the outcome Of the threatened
prosecution ofConstable Goldsborough
for violating the laws Of the Game Pro-
tactive Association. At a hearing be-
fore Magistrate Cooper Detective Hut
chins was held in $500 bail for his APP
pearauce at Court.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The Transportation Company had
anticipated moving into their new
quarters to-day but are now waiting on
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany to send their men to move the
line. AS soon as this is done they will
take immediate possession of their
newly rented offices in the Hazell
Building. Another interesting move
by this company is the change from
Pier No. 9. Race street to Pier No. 7
Arch street wharf, just at the foot of
Arch street near the Arch street House.
The location is much more central be-
sides giving them a seperate wharf
from the Smyrna Steamboat Company.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Boyce & Co., of Cheswold, is a pro-
gressive firm and in this issue they call
attention, through an advertisement,
to their complete stock of goods. Bar
gains will be continually offered. Watch
for changes.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

We are in receipt of handsomely
bound souvenir issued by MacKellar,
Smiths and Jordan on the occasion of
the Tooth anniversary of the establish
ment of their Type Foundry. It con-
tains SO pages of beautiful workman
ship, highly illustrated and is splendid
index of what this immense concern
can furnish in type faces.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The fourth Biennial Report of the
Board of Trustees of the Delaware
State Hospital has reached our table.
1t shows that a legislative approyria-
ton of nearly $91, 900 is needed to pay
the expenses of the institution for the
next two years. The last appropria-
ton was $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The supper of the Presbyterian So
ciety will be held at the ice cream par
lor of VIM. H. Carr tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock. 1t will be served for
% cents.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
For Sale or Exchange.

For Maryland or Delaware farm, Store,
with house attached, II rooms. modern i'm
provements, store doing good business, on
Main street.
PHILADELPHIA CANDY KITCHEN.
325 West Third St, Chester. Pa.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
Radam's Microbe Killer.

A few holiday books left over. J.
B. Cooper. Z
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

DR.. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. T
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
PhjldfelDhid

The following is the time table of
the steamer Ella, for the month of
February
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

At the sale of the stock and farming
implements of the Russell Coe proper
ty in "the Alley" yesterday, there was
a good attendance Notwithstanding the
cold weather. 1t was a cash sale, but
prices brought more than the figures
estimated. The cows sold for $35
each.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Lydia
Mcdowell, Tuesday evening Feb. 2nd,
1897. SEC.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

L. N. Beatty, banjo and guitar
teacher, Clayton, Del. Terms mod
crate. 2T
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. T
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27

Chicken thieves early Sunday morn
ing visited the roost of David Hurd,
near Townsend, and stole fifty of the
farmers finest fowls.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-27
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Some Specials Bargains. J. B.
Cooper. I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
BRIGHTER FOR EDWARDS.
Spread of Yellow Fever Seems to
Have Been Checked.

Edwards, Miss, Sept. 1.-THE situa-
ton here looks brighter this morning.
Total number of yellow fever cases Of
ficially reported, 10. Several cases of
sickness reported, but not yet passed
upon by the physicians. The two new
cases reported are Mrs. c. r. Knox and
D. Y. Howell, Jr.
Our people as rule feel more cheer
full.
Nitta Youma, Miss, Sept. 17-Dr.
Harris of Vicksburg arrived this MORN
ing and took charge of the Cameron
case. Careful diagnosis shows symp-
toms of yellow fever and dengue, but
the patient is too near well to determine
which, if either. Cameron was up to-
day and is improving rapidly. If he has
yellow fever, it is remarkably light.
The letter written to jackson reporting
the death of Young Cameron was in
correct.
Mobile, Ala, Sept. 17.-Antone Hagan,
first yellow fever case, is dead. One new
case.
New Orleans, Sept. 17.-Seena Braun
ner of Webster and Second streets,
Carrolton, died today. The case was
reported as suspicious on September Is
by DR.. Bell. An autopsy will be held
1t has not been declared yellow fever.
Two new cases of yellow fever have
been reported-a boy, Williams, son of
the sporting editor of the Times-Demo-
crat, at 1858 Camp street. and the man,
Rubinstein, at Poydras and Rampant
street. brother of the Touri infirmary
patient.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
SHOE LASTERS STRIKE.
Two Reductions of Wages in Quick
Succession Were Too Much.

Brockton. Mass. Sept.17.-LeSters' On
ion No. SO has voted to order out all OPP
orators on Chase Lasting machines.
These men will probably go out this
week and the number in Brockton will
he over 400. while the strike seems like
1y to extend to the factories in num-
Der of neighboring towns. The trouble
started in the Churchill and Allen shops
where the Chase men have had a dis
agreement and where it is claimed the
agent for the machine interfered.
Not long ago there was a cut of %
per cent on the machines and lately
there has been a still further reduction
bringing the wages to about $1.S0 per
day. The strike, if enforced, will ne
cessitate either the closing of all the
shoe shops in the city or going back to
chimes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
DISMAL SWAMP AFIRE.
Flames Cover 400 Square Miles
of Territory.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 1.-THE great Dis
NAL swamp of Virginia and North Caro-
lima, covering an area of perhaps 400
square miles, is afire from one end to the
other, the result of an unprecedented
drought and excessively hot weather.
No one inhabits the swamp but wild
animals, therefore no attempt was made
to check the flames.
The smoke is so dense that the crew
and passengers on incoming train were
nearly stifled.
Forest fires are also raging in adjoining
counties. and unless rain comes soon
crops will be burned up. the loss and suf-
fering great, and perhaps it may result
in some loss of life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
BLEW UP THE STORE.
New Mexico Coal Miners Method Of
Enforcing Demands.

Denver. Sept. IA special to the
Republican from Santa Fe, N. NJ, says:
A telegram from Ration received here
states that the company store at Bloss-
burg, owned by the Ration Coal and
Coke company was blown up by gun
powder night before last. The building
and contents We're destroyed, but were
fully insured. Coal miners are accused
OF the act.
Trouble has been brewing for weeks
between the company and the miners,
about $50.
Last month the miners, who rent
company tenementS and deal with the
company store, are said to have had
but three and a half days of work, re-
ceiving so cents per ton for mining coal.
A few days ago they were notified that
they might resume work at cut of 20
per cent. They refused this and walked
out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
MORE MEN, MORE HOURS.
d. L & w. Increases Working Time
of its Hen.

Allentown. Pa, Sept. 1.-THE Coro-
net Steel company of New Jersey
which is said to control process for
the manufacture of steel without flaws,
or blow holes, is about to close negotla-
rions for the purchase of the two large
mills at Fullerton, Lehigh county from
creditors of the defunct Catasauqua
Manufacturing company. The mills Will
be rebuilt and enlarged, and will be
started in six months. They will give
employment to $500 hands.
Scranton. Pa. Sept. 1.-THE Della
ware. Lackawanna & Western railroad
has placed its several hundred shop
men in this city on ten hours time, an
increase of two hours a day, over the
time worked the last eight months. This
is due 10 the necessity of maintaining
and charging the rolling stock, owing
to greatly increased freight business
upon all the cOmpany'S lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-17
NO MORE TOWELS.
The County Comm issione Endeavor
to Increase That $4,000 Saved

There are to be no more towels at the
court house. The county officers are no
longer authorized to use the wash basins
which thoughtful architect provided.
For some time the county board made
an allowance for pay for towels for each
office. 1t cost 81 a month for each de-
partment and some time ago the board
refused to allow any more bills for tow
els.