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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07

To be popular with some people, all
that is necessary is to say Thank you"
In very loud voice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07

each season has seen an increase. Mil
waukee has becomethe Gretna Green
Of Chicago, and the entire West is
pointing the finger or shame at her.
The whole blame lies with the lax mar
'Yfage laws of Wisconsin and the
aroused moral sentiment of the COM
'munity will ere long demand a repeal
az these statutes and the substitution Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07
ON A BLEAK scorcnMouNrA,n.

Ben Nevis Observatory. l,ritain's
Highest Meteorological Station.
The observatory ON Ben Nevis, Scot
land, Is the highest meteorological sta
ton I'm Britain, and the scientific results
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07

Marriage is usually the result Of
great deal Of cunning or ignorance, and
very little love.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07
Russia's New Purchase.

Russia has bought the Sebastopo
shlp-bui!ding yard for 100000 rub.es
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07
ToUTING FOR WEDDING CUSTOMERS

Justice Hayden, who has n scoreiof 4Sl
for last year, says it pays hts office
rent and typewriter's salary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-10-07
How 1is Value Increased

How ats Value Increased.
Il thought you said your old horse
was not worth $10y'
'Well, mebbe I did; but that was be-
fore he'd been killed 10y railroad
train."-Chlcago Post.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

OF this vicinity and son of James r.
and wife, all residing in Kent county.
Md, visited relations here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Hoffecker gave
six o'clock dinner to the immediate
members of the family and their visi
tors, last evening. There were covers
for fourteen, the time consumed by the
guests at the table, which was hand
somely dressed and elaborate in detail
being two hours. A pleasant social
evening followed, the guests not de-
parting until near midnight.
The Diamond Social Club. composed
OF the young people of Brenford and
vicinity, gave a very pleasant surprise
to Miss Eva Swinney in honor of her
birthday, last evening. After the sur
prise part of the programme had sub
sided, the guests started in with differ
ent amusements which were highly
enjoyed, until they went to the dining
loom, where bountiful repast awaited
them. After the feast the games were
resumed, until the time came for their
departure. The guests left. wishing
the hostess many years of happiness.
Those present were:-Misses Sadie
Severson, Name Bradley, Ethel Riggs,
Edith SeversOn, Lille Lower, Ida
Collins, Gertrude Smith, Eba Wilds
and Eunice Anthony, Messrs. Gilbert
Green, Albert White, Abe Green, Davis
Collins, Harry Truax, Joseph White,
Louis Green, Price Jacobs, Hugh Nc
Kay, Lee Springs and Samuel Hof-
fecker.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
OUR VISITORS OF SONG.

An evidence of the approaching
spring, ahead even of the usual vernal
music of the frogs, is the song of the
birds. An interesting feature to
lovers of ornithology is the changed
habits of birds with the changed con-
ditiOn of our wood lands. This has
come about from the destruction of
our forests. There are certain birds as
the Ianager, Swamp robin, Red bird,
etc, that formerly were never heard
but away from the abOdes of civiliza-
ton. OF late years, probably from the
smallness of the woods and the abund-
ance Of the trees in town, these have
become in measure town birds. Ten
or twelve years ago a Tanager bird,
seemingly alone, returned to our town
for three successive summers and called
in clear, plaintive notes that could be
heard from one side of the town to the
other. Following it for two or three
summers were two other birds with
much more modified notes than per
tain to this species in its forest home.
For several years the Tanager bird has
passed us by. Two years ago, the first
time in the recollection of our people,
Swamp robin, came to our town for
the summer, and was a wonder in its
short, sweet trillingnotes. This spring
or rather the last dav of winter a
forest Red bird came to town, and has
been almost as merry as a Mocking
bird ever since-as if it was highly de-
lighted with the change. The robin is
never failing, and this early in March
is warbling from the tree tops his
most cheerful matin songs. The En-
glish sparrow, that remains with us all
the winter and takes advantage of every
ray of sunshine, is something more than
the chatter and fighter he is commonly
understood to be. Contrary to his
general reputation he is bird of song.
between February and the time of the
bursting buds, and perched on limb
gives forth in short, animated notes
delightful spring music. They have
been noticeably more musical this
spring than usual. The above named |
birds proceed only a few weeks the
usual influx of the songsters that |
come with the bursting of the cherry |
and apple blossoms.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

pupils from other districts, to reserve
places for the resident children, who
in his opinion intend to apply for adj
mission in the near future" " never-the-
less, it is invariably the case that
number of children move into the dis
trict each year, knowledge of whom
it is impossible for the principal to OBJ
tain; and if our schools are nearly
filled under this compulsory measure,
such children may be shut out by non
resident fixtures. There are other
positions under which the principal
and his constituents are placed, that
add to the undesirableness of the bill.
There is no urgent need of the pro-
posed law. Under the present system,
all nCn-residents applying for admiss-
ion into the incorporated schools, are
admitted, when it can be accomplished
without any injury to those who should
Justly receive first consideration. A
small sum of admittance is charged.
out OF Justice to those who must paw
taxes that the children Of the district
may ne educated, and that the school
may not assume the proportions of a
charitable institution for foreigners.
The aGlnittance fee is so small that anv
energetic boy OF girl, desiring to re-
celve higher education than the dis
trict schools of Delaware afford, can
easily procure it. If they are deserv-
ing of this higher education, there will
be no demand for the tuition to be
taken from the regular state appropria-
tion. The nOn-residents, now enjoy
ing the privileges of the incorporated
schools, are meriting in every way, of
the advantages afforded them. Under
the compulsory measure proposed, the
schools would be attended by class
OF charitable students, at the expense
of the state, go to school in town,
merely because the privilegeis granted
and not from being prompted by true
love for knowledge.
Be just; do not burden the incorpor-
ated schools and their supporters with
this compulsory measure. If the ed
ucational interests in Delaware demand
that the district schools he improved
to meet the requirements of the times,
work for their advancement, but
do not wrong the incorporated schools
that are justly the pride Of Delaware.
CHARLES HOWELL LEFEvRE.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
Philadelphia Pastors Resign.

Rev. DR.. William c. Robinson,
pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Episcopal Church, of Mount Airy, near
Philadelphia, popular pastor of the NJ.
E. Church in Smyrna in 1865 and So,
following the pastOrate of Rev, DIR. 7.
G. Murphy, has announced to his CON
gregatiOn his intention to retire from
the active ministry at the coming ses-
session of the Philadelphia conference.
Mr.. Robinson believes that the limit
of his active work has been reached,
and has therefore concluded to retire
from a pastorate. He has filled his
present charge for about two years and
is well liked by his congregation. He
has a son i'll the ministry now pastor of
large church at Long Branch.
Rev. DR.. Samuel w. Thomas, who is
so well and favorably known in Kent,
pastor of Smyrna circuit about the
time of the war, will retire from the
presiding eldership of the Northwest
Philadelphia District this month. He
has been elected editor of the Philadel-
phia NcthOdist, manager of the Book
Concern and corresponding secretary
of the Tract Society, 1918 Arch street.
Rev. DIR. Aaron Rittenhouse, pastor
of the Methodist Church in Smyran
twenty-five years ago, having rendered
his resignation as superintendent of
the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in
the city of Philadelphia, and the trus-
tees having failed to induce him to
withdraw it, a new policy with refer
ence to the hospital has been adopted.
A layman of experience in hospital ser
vice has been chosen to act as general
superintendent his duties being limited
to the internal care and management of
the institution, and a corresponding
secretary has been chosen to conduct
correspondence in behalf of the hospi-
tai and to do all and singular whatever
may be necessary to promote the fnan-
cial interests of the institution. The
choice of the corresponding secretary
subject to the approval of the Annual
Conference, now in session in Beth
lehem, Pa. For the position DIR. J. A.
LippincOtt had the unanimous vote of
the trustees at their meeting held on
March 5.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Ralph Collins Wilson and wife,
of Leesburg, New Jersey, are being en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. d.
Collins and their friends, Mt. Vernon
street.
Mrs. F. E. POstles and children are
on two weeks visit to Milford friends
and to attend the wedding of her friend
Miss Lulu Reedy, next Tuesday.
DIR. Ella F. Swinney left this morn
ing for a shOrt-visit to New York.
Miss Sallie McElwee, of Elkton, and
nephew, Victor Armstrong, of Will
mington, are the guests of Mrs. C. p.
Gears.
Alex H. Wilson returned from Phila-
delphia last week with his daughter,
Mrs. T. G. Moore.
Mrs. A Stengle left for the seat of
the Conference at Chestertown, yester-
day, with her husband.
Mrs. Edwin Reed, of Wilmington, is
visiting Miss Sadie Mitchell.
Perkins d. Brown, having enlisted
in the U. S. Army, left Monday to Join
the Fifth Artillery at Forth Wads-
worth, N. Y.
Miss Mary Moore, of Sudlersville.
Md, is the guest of Mrs. John A.
Hoffecker.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Primrose have
returned from Washington. Mr.
Primrose will go back in a few davs to
finish up some business.
Mrs. A. Sutton, of Perryville, Md,
is visiting Mrs. Carrie Lassell.
Harvey FAIRIES, son of VIM. A. Far
les, left yesterday for Philadelphia. to
except position with Strawbridee g.
Clothier.
VIM. Leinburger has moved back
from Philadelphia to Clayton. a
At four o'clock yesterday afternoon
Miss Sara Burris, of this town. was
quietly married to Mr.. Harvey john
son, of McDonough, Della. at the res
ldence Of the brides mother on Mt.
Vernon street, by the Rev. Adam
stengle. They left to take up their
home in McDonough, where the groom
is engaged in business.
Miss Helen N. Brown is making an
extended visit with Mrs. L. A. Cotton.
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beck entertain
ed their children and grandchildren at
the "old homestead on Sunday. The
occasion Of their 4oth wedding ami
versary
Mr.. William Metten, Of Whining
ton, was in town yesterday.
chas A. Jefferson and wife (fornerly
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

very little changed, other than taking
away the power of employing his own
help. He will collect taxes, rents etc.
as heretofore, but will bond in the
sum of $4,000 as tax collector and $1,000
as superintendent of the plant and will
receive a salary of $50 per month.
The engineers will receive $40 each per
month and the fireman S25 per month.
A Lee Cummins wished that the report
of the committee be accepted as
whole. Councilman Robinson moved
that the report be read and adopted by
sections. Councilman Moore said he
was not ready to jump into this matter
hastily and wanted the matter deferred
to give time for consideration. He
thought it was an important matter
and full board should be present to
act upon it. A yea and nay vote was
called which resulted as follows:
Yea-A. L. Cummins, Robinson,
X. l.. Cummins, Anthony.
Nay-MOore, Hoffecker.
The motion being carried the secre-
tary proceeded to read and as each
section was brought up for adoption.
Councilman Moore called for yea and
nay vote, each time Councilman Moore
and Hofecker voting in the negative.
with the exception of the 9th section
which was tie vote owing to an
amendment which Councilman r. L.
Cummins wanted adopted.
The report was now having an in
teresting turn and much excitement
prevailed when the Secretary took up
the second article of the report -Elec-
trio Light rates and began to read
it by sections. By the slight raise of
each consumer on the domestic circuit
the revenue of the town is increased
S9.2S per month, perhaps running to
nearly $l2 by the time the committee
have completed the list of takers. The
increase is made mostly on 5 c. D.
lamps of which there are a great MANY
III town, which is only two cents on
each lamp. The provision was adopted
by the the council in sections as the
new schedule of rates, Councilman
Moore and Hoffecker still opposing
the rushing of this matter through at
this time, when the yea and nav vote
was called.
R. L. Cummins moved that 500
copies of the new schedule of rates be
printed in card form and be distributed
by the Secretary to each taker of lights.
The appointing of police and street
supervisor was deferred till the next
meeting night and a committee com
posed of COuncilmen Moore, Robinson.
and A. Lee Cummins to set the duties
of each. On motion the council ad
journed to finish this busineas at the
next meeting night, the Goth inst.
applications will be received and all
positions filled.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

We give in another place a paper
written by Prof. LeFever, principal of
our public school, strongly combating
the measures of the Compulsory
School Bill now before the Leg
islature Prof LeFevre grapples
the bill with decided force and sets
forth with a strong hand the points
that are Objectionable and will be de-
trimental to the incorporated schools of
the towns. He holds that the pay
guaranteed from the State will be in
adequate for what is demanded from
the towns affected by it, and, that the
present law affords proper and equit-
able condition for the pupils of the
rural districts to have advantages of
the higher graded schools of the towns.
We are not familiar with the pros
and cons of the question, not knowing
how the incorporated schools construe
the law or tax the outsiders, but if
they are acting fairly to rural aspirants
for a higher education, there would
hardly be a necessity for this bill.
There is one thing evident, without
taking into consideration the existing
law or the Compulsory Bill, " that the
desire for a better education on the
part of young man or young woman
than can be obtained in their country
school should not be suppressed. Nor
should severe tax be levied on them,
for those asking the privilege are pre-
sumably of the class not able to bear
the expenses Of several hundred dol
lars to go to a distant school The
fountain of Castalia should not be so
high as to be out of reach, and the
County and State should afford every
opportunity to those aspiring to drink
of its waters.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
COMMUNICATED.
SMYRNA, DEL, March 10th !

SMYRNA, DEL, March 10th 1897.
Mr.. EDITOR:
beg leave to contradict a statement
which appears in the Clqyt0n CAL of this
date, in reference to the special meeting of
Town Council held last Saturday night.
The reporter says "Dr. Moore in presenting
this resolution stated that it had come to his
notice that an effort was being made to
have the charter so amended that only
property holders could vote" That part of
the report is correct. The report furthur
says that this statement brought Council
man Robinson to his feet. 1t is true that
Councilman Robinson did then arise. He
rOundly denounced this statement as un-
true" No move of this kind was on foot :"
That statement by the CAL reporter is un-
true. Councilman Robinson said $50 far
as | know or have heard of, such is not the
case" Mr.. Reporter, Honor to whom
honor is due' is all ask. Remember, sir.
you were not present at the meeting.
Truly yours
THOMAS c. MOORE.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
NOTICE!

Having sold out my business
as Butcher and dealer in Meats.
Ito Mr.. NORRIS TRUAX. the
young man that has been with me
for several years. | desire to ex-
press my sincere thanks to the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity
for the confidence they imposed
in me to trust me to serve them
with meats, etc.
wish to say for Mr.. Truax
/ have found him to be an up-
right, honest, careful young man.
worthy the confidence of the
public.
And further notice, have
made arrangements and will
serve the town with
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
ADJOURNED MEETING.

The council met again last evening
in adjourned meeting with all present
except W. A. FAIRIES. After allowing a
freight bill of $52 SO for coal, report
of the committee appointed to formu-
late plans for our electric light system
was called. r. L. Cummins, chair
man, submitted the plan in writing for
the Secretary to read.
The report provides that the whole
working system of the plant be under the
drectsupervision of the lightand water
committee, appointed annually by the
council. 1t provides also that the
Board appoint a Superintendent, two
Engineers and fireman, the superin-
sendent to be amenable to the COM
mlttee the engineers to the Superin-
tendent and the fireman to be amen
20 the engineers. The report which
was ? lengthy one specified the duties
~ eacn IN PLAIN terms. The superin-
'enaents work under the report will be
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

The interest of the Peninsula will be
centered for the coming week on Ches-
tertown, and the assembling of the
Wilmington Conference there. The
Methodist preachers of this vicinity
with those of the rest of the
Conference, reached there most
ly yesterday. Just the interest we
sustain to the Conference is aot known
at this writing 1t may be much, or
nothing at all This depends. The
popular talk of the District is for Rev.
A. Stengle of this town for Presiding
Elder. In this event the District
would gain an able successor to Rev.
A. Smith, and the town lose preacher
of dignity, strength and unusual versat-
ility. He has served this charge four
years, and his going into the Presiding
Elders office would not be losing him
and his family as an appointment to a
pastOrate, for the District parsonage is
IN Smyrna. In such an event, the
church will come back to the primitive
custom, and be entirely at the mercy
of the Bishop and his Council.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
From Cripple Creek.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek,
L took very severe cold and tried
many remedies without help, the cold
only becoming more settled. After
using three small bottles of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, both the cough
and cold left me, and in this high alti-
tude it takes a meritorious cough
remedy to do any good. C. B. HEN
DERsoN, editor DaiIey advertiser.
For sale by Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
Z @ -

in any quantity to any customer
Nothing but Pure Artificial Ice
will be used and whereas the
charge has been made that |
would serve my customers part
of the year and then leave them
without a supply, | wish to say
to all | shall make a business of
the ice trade and serve it all the
season. Mr.. q. F. JONES, who
served for Mr.. A. Lee Cummins
will serve for me
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

The SUSSEX Republican gives as a
possible reason why the ''people of
Delaware have been subjected to ex-
hOrbitaat rates, that the members of
the Legislature are not as a rule, ship
pers to a very large extent. The same
paper virtually endorses the doing
away of the Levy Court, now a ma
jority of Republicans, and dividing
Sussex County into five Districts, with
commissioners, as draw up by Chas F.
Richards, of the Constitutional Con-
ventiOn.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

1t is now said that Senator An
fhony Higgins will be given counsul-
ship and for that reason he is urging
the appointment of VIM. G. Spruanee
for Judge Of the u S. Court. The
only thing urged against Mr.. Spruance
Is his age, he being GO years old.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
BRENFORD.
Meeting Of the Diamond Social CIub-Per.
sOnaI Notes.
THOMAS G. MOORE

sOnaI Notes.
Special Correspondence to the Times
BRENFORD, March, 16.-The Diamond
Social Club met at the home of Miss
Lillian Lower, near Brenford last
Wednesday evening March 10th. The
meeting was well attend by visitors as
well as members; some of whom were
from Smyrna. The meeting seemed to
be above the average in interest The
next meeting will be held at "Golden
Ridge" the home of Miss Sue Cooper
and the next at Cedar Lawn" the
home of Miss Eva Carey.
Personal;-Quite a number of young
people were entertained at a five
o'clock tea at Mr.. G.. r. Lofand's last
Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Bradley, of Milford. A.C.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

The following officers were elected
for the ensuing six months at the last
meeting of the Christian Endeaver
Society of the NJ. Z. Church: Presi-
dent, Geo. NJ. Stevenson; Vice Presi-
dent, Miss Susie Hudson; Secretary,
Miss Emma Weldon; Treasurer, Miss
Hester G. Rutledge; Organist, Miss
Bertha L. Hoffecker and Assistant,
Miss Lida Lord. The following are
the chairmen of the several committees:
Lookout, Miss Mary E. Wright;
Prayermeeting, Miss Laura A. Bell;
Social, Miss Ida Lord; Calling and
Relief, Miss Emma Weldon; Flower,
Mrs. Annie Price; Sunday School,
Miss Hester G. Rutledge; Music, Miss
Bertha Price; Temperance and Good
Literature, Miss Annie Sutton; Mis-
sionary, Miss Lizzie Turner
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
FOR RENT.

At Barclay, Queen Anne's County. Mary
land, a commodious STORE HOUSE. with
STABLE, CORN HOUSE, ETC., a first
class business location. Also, a BLACK
SMITH and WHEELWRIGHT SHOE.
The above properties are near to railroad
station, and will be rented on very favor
able terms to good parties.
Apply to j. IT, REYNOLDS,
"a 70 Media, Pa
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

FACSIMILE signature of cIIAs. H. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of cAsTORIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, She gave them castoria,
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

They are so small th at the most sensitive
persons take them, they are so effective that
the most obstinate cases of constipation.
headache and torpid liver yield to them.
known as the famous little pills. Clifton q
Raymond
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
The SMYRNA TIMES.
SMYRNA, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 18th, 1897.

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor
s-SUBscRIPTIoN-s1.5 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance $500. 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
Kent0n, 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., 1897-03-17

There is considerable complaint about
the condition of our streets and it is
hoped the street committee of the new
Board will give the matter their early
attention. Commerce street is the
most used and the most complained
about. Much of it has good stone
bed on which there has been an ac-
emulation of mud. 1t is believed
that there are truckers OF farmers that
would take this off without cost, for
its fertilizing qualities.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17
$4,000 to Loan.

6per cent on mortgage in sums to
suit. Apply to
OOSGRIFF, BECK & HAZELI.
ora T. Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-17

Steamer Smyrna" of the Philadel-
phia and Smyrna Transportation Co.
will come directly through from New
York city tomorrow and will be here
ready to make its first trip on Monday.
A feature of the new steamer will be
its light draught, swift speed and sta
ted hours.