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Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

IT PAYS TO RAISE LILAcs. Who
among us, with the most vivid imagi-
nation over thought that the scraggy
and neglected lilac bushes, scattered
all over the country in hundreds of
gardens of the old homesteads, would
bring to their owners revnue, more
lucrative, If not so large, as the corn
crop. The Easton correspondent Of
the Sun says; "a man named Moss is
going through the country buying for
cash all the lilac flowers he can get.
He will buy the product of one place
as it stands, strip the flowers and tie
them in bundles ofa dozen sprays each.
They are then packed in banana crates,
or barrels if the former cannot be OBJ
tanned, and expressed to New York as
"cut flowers" Mr.. Moss says he fol-
lows the blooming of the lilacs from
Virginia to Connecticut, and thus gets
a season Of about nine weeks. In this
latitude the lilac season lasts about ten
days. A bush will net to the grower
from 90 cents to a $i.00, according to
the size Of the bush and the color of
the flower. White flowers are more
valuable than the purple ones.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The Kent County Mandamas case,
that has been drawing its slow length
along now for six months, is still an
undetermined question 1t was argued
over again Friday and Saturday, the
Inspectors having failed to count and
tabulate the vote, and tomorrow the
judges viii meet again as they have
met before, to give their decision.
To the mass of people the action Of the
Court has become a farce, and they
give little attention to it only to ask
what has been done this timer"
There are matters of law that ought to
be known and the Court owes it 10 the
people TO give decision. The first of
these is, is there any value in the right
OF franchise? have the people an option
to express a right Of opinion DIT the
ballot box2 If it does not now, the
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Monday was appeal day from the
Town assessment OF 1897. A COM
mittee of the commissioners was in Ses-
sion at the Alderman's Office both
morning and afternoon to hear appeals
from the assessment. The appeals
were disappointing Two or three.
weeks ago there was considerable of a
hubbub kicked up about the large
number Of persons left off the Town
assessment list, the names numbering
in the CaU we heard it stated, 11S. It
was natural to suppose from the state
ment in the CaU that these men we're
urgent to get on, but instead, with the
effort in this direction, only about 81
persons applied to be put on, leaving
some so who would not take the
trouble to go the Alderman's office. 1t
was stated by Assessor Jefferson at the
time the hubbub was raised that aside
from some clerical errors, as happens
with all assessors, that the mass of
names left off was of the class who do
not and have not been regular tax
payers. Among the number were some
young men who had recently come of
age who would have been put on II
J they had the matter known or applied.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

There is some one in almost evarv
neighborhood who is subject to AZ ats,
tacks Of pain in the stomach or billions
collie. Mr.. j. d. Kinney. Warren
Center, Pa, used to be troubled in
that way: He says: 'The attacks
were marked by terrible pains. d;ar1
rnoea and fainting spells. AT sucb
umes L suffered exceedingly nnt;I =
began using Chamberlain Coi;c
cholera and Diarrhma Remedy two
on three doses of which Effected an
mediate and lasting cure. For- 10 ~
by Clifton & Raymond. Saie
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The SUsscr Journal, in noting the
Trolley bill that is before the Legisla-
ture (the one that is to run by Smyrna
has the following in reference to it:
What is the matter with the mem.
6ers OF the Legislature in reference to
the Wilmington and New Castle r. R.
Co., which is asking for a trolley
charter to build a trolley system
through the State? How the members
should vote on this bill, seems easv.
We feel safe in saying that 80 per cent.
OF the people of Sussex and Kent
counties want this bill made a law
We also feel safe in saying that an
overwhelming majority ofthe people of
New Castle county want the bill passed.
The farmers of the State are unanim-
Gus for the measure. A petition in be-
half OF the bill was circulated in
Georgetown and vicinity and every
single man who was approached signed
1t, and scores came forward voluntarily
to sign it. These are cold facts.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

STATEMENTS OF JOHN G. HIGGINS.
Mr.. Higgins, before New Castle County
w. G. I. U. said that having become
convinced that Hires Root Beer was
quite strongly alcoholic he had asked
DIR. A. L. Neale, Director of the Della
ware Agriculture Experiment Station,
to determine the alcoholIin a solution
OF four pounds of sugar in five gallons
OF water fermented with yeast. DIR.
Neale found it to be 4. .43 per cent-the
same as lager beer. Mr.. Higgins also
stated that two students Of Delaware
College took eight brands of cigarettes
into the chemical laboratory and ex
amined them finding opium in all of
them. This is the means by which the
manufactures make the cigarette more
dangerous and by which the habit is
fastened more firmly upon its victims.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05


Planting corn is the order with the
farmers-those who did not plant
before the rain.
1t is seldom thewheat fields present
the fine appearance the first of May,
they do this year.
Miss Anna Cats, by mistep, fell
down II short flight of stairs on Mon
day night and broke her right arm near
the shoulder. Medical assistance was
secured and she is doing well.
The Wisteria, with its racemes of
rich purple flowers, is both snowy and
frarrant. The most noticeable one,
for heighth and breadth, is that at the
residence of DIR. T. j. Lambdin, on
the way in from the depot.
Everybody go to the Opera House,
Friday evening, May 7th, to see the
greatest invention of the Present
Age-Edison's Kinetescope, showing
perfect life size moving pictures
among which are: the whirlpool rapids
at Niagria, scenes at McKinley's Inaug-
uration, Tribly dances, Cadet charge,
Barnyard scenes, Carson City fight,
etc, price 25 and 80. Tickets for sale
al. James P. HOffecker's Drug Store.
The Building Committee, Messrs E..
H. Beck, F. F. Evans and Samuel J.
Reynolds met with the Trustees of
the Presbyterian Church, Monday
night and submitted several plans for
the building of a manse. There were
several handsome designs presented
and in making a selection their main
object was to get nice comfortable
home for their paster at the least ex-
pense possible. They finally adopted
a plan for a two story frame structure
with rooms in both first and second
stories in nice convenience The
Manse will cost somewhere in the
neighborhOod of $1,000. As soon as the
committee can make necessary arrange
ments, the ground will be broken and
the work hastened along to completion.
A race of our local State boat lines is
an occasion not experienced ON our
river every day in the week. Yester-
day (Tuesday) at four o'clock, by CO.
incidence, the Steamers ''G. F. Brady
of Smyrna, and the 'Frederica" of
Frederick, left Philadelphia at the
same time. There has been for sew
eral months past a rivalry between
these lines, as to which was the fast
est boat The two kept pace
almost side by side until they
reached Chester The former Just
beating her by a length. After
they left Chester the Brady was in the
lead and held it until she reached the
mouth of Smyrna river. This settles
the question and the &c. f. Brady"
holds the record of being one of the
fastest Delaware State lines on the
river
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

is OH 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 cung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

they are so small that the most sensitive
persons take them, they are SO effective that
i.le lne most obstinate cases of constination
iHsaaache me-. and torpid liver yield to them
trna Ialae = why DeWitt's Early Risers are
Raymond. P'n7' Oiliton q
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
There Is a Glass of People

There Is n Glass of People
Who are injured by the use Of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all tho
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O made of pure grains, that take.
the place of coffee. The most delicate ,tom-
ach receives it without distress, and but
few can tell it from coffee. 1t does not cost
over = as much. Children may drink with
great benifit. Is cts. and 25 cts. per pac kaye
Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
The SMYRNA TIMES.
SmVTn0, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 5th, 1897.

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 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
TERMS-SU per annum. If
paid strictly in advance slOO. 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
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. A special reduction on
ali semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
The Dover Investigation.

The legislative investigating com
mittee began it's work yesterday. with
the result that Senator Pyle and Rep.
resentative Mccullough we're charged
by Mr.. j. H. Hoffecker, Jr., of Vii,
mIngton, with having said it woull
take from one thousand to fifteen hmm.
dred dollars to procure the passage of
a divorce bill. TO this charge both
Mr.. Pyle and Mr.. Mccullough entered
more or less vigorous denials. TLs
statement of Mr. HOffecker was cor
roborated by his brother, Mr.. F. II
HOffiecker.
AS the case now stands the Nessrs
Hoffecker have made certain very Der.
tinent declarations CONCERNING two
members of the divorce committee
aud the gentlemen most deeply into;
ested have questioned the correctness
OF the interviews. Thus in each case
it is the word of two gentlemen
against one. There is a difference
between attempts to secure money and
the mere declaration that money woul6
be needed.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
FOR RENT.

One House on Delaware street, lately in
tenure Of A. Lee Cummins. One House ON
lower Main street. Apply to
473m Mrs. JOHN NJ. VOSHELL
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The preaching of Rev. L. W. Lay
field, the new pastor of Smyrna Circuit,
is greatly pleasing his congregations.
The congregation of Friendship
Church, Thoroughfare Neck, has con-
siderably enlarged and are giving the
new pastor hearty welcome, At Jer-
man Chapel Sunday night there were
more people than seats could be pro-
vided for.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway

Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
April 28th, 1897.
The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of this Company, and an cleo
ton for directors and officers to serve
for the ensuing year, will be held at
the office of the Company in Easton,
Md, on Wednesday, the 10Th day Of
May, 1897, at 11.30 o'clock, A. NJ.
ROBERT H. CROFT.
Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The Port Royal (Pa.,) Times of
Thursday, goth ult, had the following
in reference to an act of our Legisla-
ture:
The startling news was received here
Tuesday morning that bill had
passed the Delaware legislature
last week divorcing Mrs. Mary Shrom
from her husband, the editor of the
Ledger. He declares the first intima-
tion he had that his wife contemplated
applying for divorce came through a
Dover newspaper, sent to him on Satur-
day, IN which it was stated that the
bill had passed the senate on Wednes-
day, although the necessary newspaper
advertising, in conformity with the
laws of Delaware had doubtless been
done prior to making an application to
the leSls lalature for a divorce. 1t is
not no much to the credit of the state of
Delaware that a divorce bill can be
railroaded through its legislature in
this form. .-NeUDOH NctrS.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

One Minute is all the time necessary 10
decide from personal experience that One
Minute Minute Cough Cure doese what itss,saIna
implies Clifton q Raymond go. - i''''iiie
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The rain Monday was accompanied
by very low temperature, down to so
degrees, and yesterday morning dan
gerOusly near the frost line, and
singularly enough, the wind was all
the time from the south. The low
temperature was in sympathy with the
condition of things out West, three
inches of snow falling in Ohio on Sun
day.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

E. f. Turner, of Compton, Mo, wri,o-
us that after suffering from piles for seven
teen years, he completely cured them by
using three boxes of DeWnts Witch Hail
Salve. 1t cures eczemO aud severe SKIN,
diseases, Clifton d Raymond,
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

John W. Hayden of Smyrna has
been granted a pension of So a month
commencing Oct. Both 1895, through
Col. John Wainwright of Wilmington
Del. He belonged to company K. 6
Md, Inf.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

One of the greatest changes that has
been wrought by the painter in his
Spring work, has been that on the
property of DIR. W. r. Collins, in the
tenure of DR.. E. S. Dwight, on Main
Street.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

o. w. Eastburn G. G. IT,, of the In
dependent order of Good Templar of
of Delaware with about 25 representa-
tives of the order from New Castle and
Kent Counties assembled 1920 A. NJ,
May 3rd, in the Golden Eagle Hall, >"
Smyrna, Del. Interesting business
was transacted looking forward to the
future mark in Delaware. Fairview
Lodge 1. o. G. T. No. 8. expects to
have a grand Harvest Home in
August next to be held at A. J. White
mans woods near Newark, Del. They
have already invited J. G.. Woolley as
speaker. The Grand Lodge officers
for the next term remain the same with
o. w. Eastburn G.. G. Il. of Fairview
No. 8. Unfortunately there was not
enough representation of lodges Mon
day to give a quorum. Such business
as the election of officers and other
matters will be taken up at the next
meeting of the Grand Lodge which
will be called soon.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The decomposed body of John p.
Brown, of Leipsic, who was drowned
IN the Delaware Bay while fishing two
weeks ago, was found on Sunday at
Woodland Beach, floating in the
water, and secured TO the wharf.
Notice was brought to Severson's
Church in the afternoon and Rev. i.
w. Layfield requested to get word to
the coroner, which he did on reaching
home. An inquest was held Monday.
The congregation of Bethel A. M. L.
Church gave reception to Rev. w. H.
Davis, their Presiding Elder, on
Thursday evening last. Addresses
representing his efficient work were
made by the pastor, Rev. Frank Brad
ley, 5. J. M. Whaley. District Supt. Of
A. M. L. Sunday School, and Joseph
Whaley, Moses Brown, W. @. Potts,
Prof, I. Marsh Williams, and Rev. j.
Albert Sterrett. The Presiding Elder
made a feeling and appreciative re-
sponse. A series Of resolutions were
also adopted by tho official board com
mending him to ths annual Conference
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The Steamer Elizabeth Van Solver is
being improved by the building of a
new saloon for the use Of lady patrons.
This saloon will have all the comforts
and cOnveniences of ones home. Other
improvements including a lighter and
faster wheel are in progress of contract.
Passengers will find this very agree
able in taking a trip to Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

D2sysr ice manufactory viii resume omar
MINI. week. 0pel-
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Don't forget the University Exten-
sion lecture at the Opera House to-
morrow evening. Let there be large
attendance. 1t will be the last lecture
of the course, and Prof. Elson will
tell of the "Second War for Inde-
pendence and What it Did for Amer
lea.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The "Rothwell Farm owned by
Frank Bailey, which was recently bar
gained for by Mr.. Merritt Willitts of
Middletown, and forfeited for non
compliance, has been sold by Cosgriff
& Beck to Mr.. S. L. Kahn of Philadel-
phia, son-in-law of Mr.. John NJ.
VOshell of this town for $4,000. The
farm is one of the most desirable in
this vicinity and contains 400 acres of
good tillable land. Mr.. Kahn expects
to move there with his family in a few
months.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The topic for the Jerman Chapel
prayer meeting for this evening is
prayer" Rev. L. W. Layfield leader
The public are requested to come and
bring their bibles.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The horse when browsing is guided
entirely by the nostrils in the choice of
proper food, and blind horses are
never known to make mistakes in their
diet.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Go to B. Shapiro (Cotton's stand),
for clothing, dry goods and shoes, the
best at the lowest, there.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

We hear little about planked shad
this season, although the fish was
never in better condition.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

F. E. POstles is placing number of
orders for wire fence this Spring, of
various grades. Among the larger
orders have been 2SOO feet for the
Tasker estate near New Castle, nearly
1000 feet for the cOlored college near
Dover, and over 5000 feet for the
Craven property near st. Georges.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Strawberries from the South were on
sale Saturday by two merchants, from
16 to 18 cents per quart.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Planting corn is the order with the
farmers-those who did not plant
before the rain.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The Wisteria, with its racemes of
rich purple flowers, is both showy and
frarrant. The most noticeable one,
for heighth and breadth, is that at the
residence of DIR. T. j. Lambdin, on
the way in from the depot.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Miss Anna Cats, by a mistep, fell
down Il short flight of stairs on Mon
day night and broke her right arm near
the shoulder. Medical assistance was
secured and she is doing well.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
MARYLAND ITEnC

The United States Fish Commission has
secured about ten million shad eggs thus
far at the Matching station Just below
Havre de Grace. i0"
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Ice Cream at Csrr's. 8

Ice Cream at Csrr's. 3w
The strawberry festival will soon be
ripe.
Alfred Tilghman is making a run on
the Cleveland cycles.
Suits, trousers, made to order, at
B. Shapiro's. (Cotton's stand.) T
Bicycling is all the go, and every
day someone gets a new wheel.
Children's Day will be observed in
the NJ. E. Church on Sunday, June 6.
Mr.. E. Marriott Fowler has been
elected secretary of the NJ. E. Sunday
School
Numerous cabbage, sweet potato and
tomato plants have been transplanted
since Saturday.
Strawberries from the South were on
sale Saturday by two merchants, from
16 to 18 cents per quart.
We hear little about planked shad
this season, although the fish was
never in better condition.
Go to B. Shapiro (Cotton's stand),
for clothing, dry goods and shoes, the
best at the lowest, there.
The horse when browsing is guided
entirely by the nostrils in the choice of
proper food, and blind horses are
never known to make mistakes in their
diet.
The topic for the Jerman Chapel
prayer meeting for this evening is
prayer" Rev. L. W. Layield leader
The public are requested to come and
bring their bibles.
One of the greatest changes that has
been wrought by the painter in his
Spring work, has been that on the
property of DR.. W. r. Collins, in the
tenure of DR.. z. S. Dwight, on Main
Street.
John W. Hayden of Smyrna has
been granted pension of So a month
commencing Oct. Both 1895, through
Col. John Wainwright of Wilmington
Del. He belonged to company K. 6
Md, Inf.
Don't forget the University Exten-
sion lecture at the Opera House to-
morrow evening. Let there be large
attendance. 1t will be the last lecture
of the course, and Prof. Elson will
tell of the "Second War for Inde-
pendence and What it Did for Amer
ica"
The Steamer Elizabeth Van Solver is
being improved by the building of a
new saloon for the use Of lady patrons.
This saloon will have all the comforts
and cOnveniences of ones home. Other
improvements including a lighter and
faster wheel are in progress of contract.
Passengers will find this very agree
able in taking a trip to Philadelphia.
The rain Monday was accompanied
by very low temperature, down to so
degrees, and yesterday morning dan
gerously near the frost line, and
singularly enough, the wind was all
the time from the south. The low
temperature was in sympathy with the
condition of things out West, three
inches of snow falling in Ohio on Sun
day.
The preaching of Rev. L. W. Lay
field, the new pastor of Smyrna Circuit,
is greatly pleasing his congregations.
The congregation of Friendship
Church, ThOroughfare Neck, has con-
siderably enlarged and are giving the
new pastor hearty welcome, At Jer-
man Chapel Sunday night there were
more people than seats could be pro-
vided for.
The decomposed body of John p.
Brown, of Leipsic, who was drowned
in the Delaware Bay while fishing two
weeks ago, was found on Sunday at
Woodland Beach, floating in the
water, and secured to the wharf.
Notice was brought to Severson's
Church in the afternoon and Rev. l..
w. Layfield requested To oet word ~
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Swallows by the hundreds-they
looked like thousands in their gyra-
tiOns-attracted attention at the resi-
dence of G. H. Register last evening.
They had taken possession of the
western chimney for lodgment, and
were there in such numbers as to fill
up and prevent draft through. Dur
ing the day wire had been put over
the top of the chimney, and this was
the occasion of their perturbation
when seeking rest, as the evening
shades came on.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

1t is seldom: thewheat fields present
the fine appearance the first of May,
they do this year.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Numerous cabbage, sweet potato and
tomato plants have been transplanted
since Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-16
COLLAPSE OF A
THEATBR dome
Continued from First Page.

| more fearful one which look place in the
same building in February, 1876. To.
| night there was no real cause for the panic
| and loss OF life; then there was no cause
whatever except the wickedly foolish CRY
of fire, started when little sputtering
hiss came from the light in the upper gal
| lery. The house was packed mostly with
| women and children to witness an aile-
| CORY of America given by hundreds OF
school children. With the single cry OF
| fire the mischief was done.
Plunging into the aisles and rushing
down the stairways and toward the wide
doorways Leading to the street. the in
evitable blockade of fallen human bodies
occurred and the wild and savage struggle
for escape by those behind com pleted Tho
dreadful mischief. Only when all progress
was absolutely blocked and time was
given to the living to use their senses to
discover that there was no fire or cause
for alarm did the insane panic cease
Then followed the sckening rescue OF the
score or more of the dead and the many
others who were injured. To-night's
catastrophe had a real cause for panic.
and if the conditions tonight ad been
the same as those of the 1876 horror the
result would have been fearful beyond
calculation.
The accident tonight seems to be easily
explained. Among the first who entered
the building after the dome had fallen
was President George w. Rapp of the
| Cincinnati Chapter, American Institute
of Architects.
1T was not that DOME" said he, point
| ing TO the huge heap in the center of the
| floor, that caused the trouble. The fault
lies with the roof trusses. The house has
been built more than twenty-five wears.
and the wood has shrunK unit. the bolts
and nails afforded the smallest possible
security. One of these trusses has rotted
away from its fastenings, parted and
thrown the two sections down, and in
the descent pulled the dome with them.
These wood trusses are of pine. and they
shrink very perceptibly in the course of
years. They should be examined eyery
| five or six years. Modern structures are
| put up with steel trusses. The roof of
this theater Is liable to come down any
| minute"
A singular coincidence is that the play
announced for next week was entitled
Under the Dome"