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Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Senator Fenimore gave notice of n
Dill to incorporate the Dover and Bay
Shore Railway Company, which pro-
poses to run a line from Dover to
Woodland Beach by way of Smyrna.
The lncorpOrators mentioned are John
Cosgrif, W. A. G. Hardcastle. Lucius
p. Campbell, E. r. Cochran, Franklin
Temple, George b. Money and J. w.
Fenimore, Jr. The capital stock is
$3.50, 900.
The above item appeared in the
papers last week. -Four years ago n
bill of similar import passed the
Legislature, but while heavily capital
lied it had, if we remember Alright.
$l5O,OOO less capital than the bill now
before the Legislature. The TIMES
referred pleasantly to the bill and it's
projected improvement on several oc-
caslons,a ,and was promised pass over it
when completed, but somehow, not
withstanding its good round figures of
100000 capital, it never materialized
We must confess to disappointment
that with such backing, nothing came
OF it. The Direetorship of the former
bill has been enlarged and strength
ened, and if the road has no further
construction than on paper, there will
be a sore disappointment. The bill
was introduced Monday.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
FRIDAY EVENING.

President Hoffecker and a full mem
bership were present Friday evening
to hear and settle the yearly report of
Supt. F. L. Wright. There were 1913
delinquents submitted by Mr.. Wright
of 96 duplicate and from so to 100
property owners. On motion of DR..
Moore the delinquents were allowed.
r. l.. Cummins moved that Presi
dent Hoffecker appoint H. S. Anthony
to audit collector Wrights account and
effect satisfactory adjustment and re-
port atnext meeting. Carried.
A. Lee Cummins spoke in behalf of
George H. Cole the new hauler and
wished the amount he was to receive
placed in the bond before it should be
properly signed, which was granted.
Mr.. Cole gave security the next day
and entered upon his duties.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The Senate is now wrestling with
the Tariff bill as the chief feature of
the Mckinley administration, but
when it will be finally adopted by that
august body is the question.
The Dingley tariff bill passed the
House of Representatives on Thurs
day by a vote of POS yeas to 129 nays.
Every Republican present voted for it
and also five Democrats, while % sill
yer men declined to say either yea or
nay. The bill was sent to the Senate,
where it was referred to the Committee
on Finance. We hope the Senators
will act as promptly as the members of
the House have done, so that by the
end of the month the Senate may be
able to adjourn.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

IT is a good omen though some of
the men may have been engaged in
political theft, to make respectable
effort to better our elections. A COM
mission composed of six lawyers, three
Republicans and three. Democrats,
will draft a new election law, which
we hope will be an improvement on
the present election laws We hope
they will give us a less cumbersome
ballot than the blanket sheet we have
been voting for several consecutive
years. 1t needs all the safe guards
possible thrown around it to prevent
fraud and stringent law that shall
punish men as they deserve, who tam
per with ballots and tally sheets.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
TOWN COUNCIL.
John S. Griffin Made Police, Chas. fl.
Jones, Street Supervisor and George
II. Cole to do the hauling.

II. Cole to do the hauling.
Council met in adjourned meeting
last Wednesday evening to consult
with one another concerning the ap-
pointing of a police, street supervisor
and hauler. The names of G. G.
Boyer, John S. Griffin and w. B.
Grant were read as police applicants,
and Chas. H. Jones as Street Super
visor.
Councilman Moore put in nomina-
tion John S. Griffin. Councilman
Robinson put in nomination G. G.
Boyer. The nominations for police
closed on these names and Council
men Robinson and r. L. Cummins
were appointed tellers. On ballot
Griffin received 5 votes and Boyer 2
votes. President Hoffecker then de-
clared John S. Griffin elected
Councilman r. L. Cummins moved
that Chas. H. Jones be elected street
supervisor and extra police by accluma
ton which was carried.
The following bids were handed in
for hauling: William G. Potts & Co..
$50 per month; William H. johnson.
$l7 per month; George H. Cole, S15
per month.
On motion of w. A. FAIRIES and
second of H. S. Anthony, Mr.. Cole
was awarded the contract. Council
men A. Lee Cummins and H. S.
Anthony were appointed to notify Mr..
Cole and have him appear the follow
ing Friday evening with his bond.
The Secretary was authorized to notify
the other officers, their duties to take
effect beginning with April the first.
A. Lee Cummins moved that sec
tions 8 and 10 of the Water and Light
report be recOnsidered by the Board.
w. A. FAIRIES amended the motion bv
saying that the Superintendents salary
be made $50 per month instead of $50.
Those in favor of the amendment were
Messrs. Moore, Hoffecker, w. A.
FAIRIES. Those against Messrs. Anth-
ony, r. L. Cummins. Robinson. A.
Lee Cummins. Before a vote was
taken DIR. Moore moved the meeting
adjourn which was carried.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The statement that the government
has paid nearly S5OO,OOO in settlement
of claims by aliens who have suffered
from mob violence, and that in no case
has restitution been made by the State
in which the outrage occurred, indi-
Gates weak point in our machinery
of government.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The well-known firm of Cosgriff.
Beck and HAZEL, real estate brokers.
money lOaners, tile manufactur ers and
coal dealers ETC., have dissolved part
nership so far as it relates to Mr.. b.
A. HAZEL, and on April the first inst.
new firm was launched to be known
as Cosgriff & Beck who will continue
the business. Mr.. HAZEL it is pre-
sumed will retire from active business
and look after his farms and town
property. The business was first
started by Mr.. E. Harry Beck and
about five or six years ago, he took
Mr.. B. A. HAZEL in partnership with
him. The business was a growing one
and two years ago, this firm bought the
tile manufacturing interests of the late
Polk Cummins, then under the name
Cummins &Cosgriff- and took to in the
firm Mr.. John Cosgriff, whose expert
ence in tile manufacturing has aided
the firm in making ready sales. The
new firm is prepared to handle an ac-
tive business. See their advertise
ments elsewhere and call upon them
for particulars.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

THE papers the past week have given
accounts of the resumption of idle
mills in many places. The signs thus
multiply of a large increase of employ
ment among labOrers and consequent
development of business.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Bishop Coleman has appointed the
Rev. f. J.. Wells, of MiIlsboro to be
minister-in-charge at Trinity Episco-
pal Church, at Clayton, to succeed the
Rev. H. G. G. Vincent, chaplain Of the
House Of Representatives who b as ac-
cepted a call to the Episcopal Church
at Paulsboro, N. j.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

prlze' all except Jack, for he hal
thought Of a great many more thing
that might have been added to his com
position and he considered his work
incomplete.
The school-master rose and clearcd
his throat. A pause ensued and the.
he began his speech. He said that f
essays had been given to him and ar
were very good, but he felt that ....
was far superior to the others. n
showed careful thought and prep..s.
ton, so he would award the prize TO
John Robinson.
AGNES H. CARu,..
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
NOTICE.

Applications will be received by the Seo-
rTtetary OF the Town Council of Smyrna for
the offices of Superintendent Fnginee, t,.,
Electric Light Plant, Engineer for Water
Works and Fireman, ON or before April gth
1897. Full information will be given hy tl.
Secretary. ''''
BY order Of Town Council
:, II. S. ANTHONY, Secretary.
March 81, 1897. 9t
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

FACSIMILE signature Of CHAs. II. FLETCHER
Is on the wrapper Of every bottle Of CAsroHIA
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When She was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoris
When she had Children, she gave them Castor.s
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
A cARn nH THANKS

l wish to thank through this means,
the members of the Citizens Hose
Company and all others who worked
so ably in extinguishing the fire on
my premises Tuesday morning.
JACOB LEINBERaRR.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

A serious fire occurred on Friday
at noon, at the residence of Wallace
Moody on the farm of z. r. Cochran,
Bombay Hoook Island, % miles below
Woodland Beach. 1t involved the
outbuildings and their contents, and
but for the timely aid of fishermen, the
dwelling would have been destroyed
also, being on FIRE three times. The
property destroyed was Of substantial
build. Mr.. Wallace lost $50 bushels
OF shelled corn, 100 bushels of potatoes
5000 worth Of salt hay, and nearly all
his farm machinery including, reaper,
horse rake etc. The fire originated
from spark carried from an adjoining
woods on fire.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

District Deputy Grand Master, J.
Fletcher Truax installed the officers of
Morning Star Lodge, No. 0. 10. OF.
of this town, on Friday evening last:
N. g., Joseph E. Carter; V. G., VIM.
FAIRIES; R. s., Jas. N. Ford; Warden,
VIM. L. Collins; Conductor, J. Flet-
cher Truax; R. S. to N. G., NJ. V.
Ford; L. S. to N. g., Thos. Mccoy;
Chaplain, Chas. H. Register; L. G.,
VIM. Fl. Scout; o. g., Joshua Boyd;
R. S. s., JOS. Wright; L. S. S., Isaac
D. Berry; R. s., to V. G., Harry B.
Grieves, L. S. to V. g., John r.
Cameron.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
$4,000 to Loan.

?per cent on mortgage in sums to
suit. Apply to
COSGRIFF & BECK.
Ola Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
The National Bank Of Smyrna, Del.

SMYRNA, April 1. 1897.
The Board of Directors of this Bank
have this day declared a semi-annual diyi-
Gend OF four per cent. on the Capital
clear of tax.
1t w. H. JANNEY, Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the partner
ship between John COsgriff, E. II. Beck
and B. A. HAZEL, under the firm name of
COsgrif, Beck d HAZEL, was dissolved on
April LIST, 1897, so far as relates to the said
b. A. HAZEL. All debts due to the said
partnership are to be paid, and those due
from the same discharged at their office in
the HAZEL building. where the business
Will be continued by the said John Cosgrif
and +; II. Beck, under the firm name of
COsgriff & Beck.
JOHN COSGRIFF.
Z. H. BECK.
4'zm b. A. HAZELL.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
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. VOSHFLI
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock
TIE 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 so per annum. If
paid strictly in advance s1.O0. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES 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
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Last week while we were having
such good weather, out in Wyoming
they were having a very severe and
fierce blizzard and immense banks of
snow, and along the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers, excessive rains that
broke the levees and filled the Missis-
sippi valley with water covering
space forty miles wide. Ten thousand
people were homeless in the flooded
districts, three hundred towns and
and cities submerged, and desolation
everywhere.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The ninth annual conference of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
will be held in the M. e. Church at
Cheswold Thursday, April 18th. Ses-
sions will be held morning, afternoon
and evening, consisting of regular rou-
tine work singing, addresses etc. The
programme shows it will be an oc-
easion of special interest not only to
the members of the Union, but to the
citizens of Cheswold. Besides the
well known workers of the County,
Miss Marian p. Sheppard, now of
Camden will entertain with several
solos, and Mrs. J. I. Ellis, of New
Jersey, deliver the principal evening
address.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

They are so small that the most sensitive
persons take them, they are so effective that
the most obstinate cases of constipation.
headache and torpid liver yield to them
mat Is why .DeWitt's Early Risers are
Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

At a business meeting of the NJ. E..
Sunday School the following officers
were elected to serve the ensuing
year: Superintendent, John H. Hof-
fecker; assistant, l.. M. Price; Lady
Superintendent, Mrs. NJ. J. Bewley;
Secretary, Irving I. Cooper; Assist
ant, Gilbert S. Jones; Treasurer, John
A. HOffecker; Secretary and Treasurer
of Missionary fund, William B. Start
Organist, Miss Mollie Thompson;
Assistant, Miss Bertha Smithers; Choir
lister, W. o. Hoffecker; Assistant L.
M. Price; Librarians, John Cosgriff
and G. Davis Brown; Assistants, Err
nest Collins and Herman Pierce; Del
egates to Sunday School Convention
to be held in Wilmington, Mrs. Adam
Stengle, Miss Irene Roberts; Alter
mates, Mrs. T. H. Haynes, Miss Laura
Bell; Manager of Infant Department.
Mrs. Lydia Mcdowell; assistants, Mrs.
John A. iHoffecker and Miss Eliza
beth Mcdowell; Organist, Mrs. w. o,
HOffecker
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

At the Sheriff sale of the remainder
OF the Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
portation Company property on Satur-
day, Smyrna Landing property was
bought by A. E. Jardine for $500, and
Rothwell Landing for $1O5. The wharf
between the Smyrna Landing property
and the Fertilizer works was bought by
Geo. T. Brady for $3.50. The Fleming
Landing property was bought by A.
E. Jardine on the oath ult. for $500.
The property being thus disposed of,
the Company will most likelyre-organ-
ize under the new condition Of things.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

In n letter to the manufactpr...
Messrs. Davis & Buzard of West lf,...
terry, Pa, say: chamberlain Ca....
Remedy has cured people that .a,
physicians could do nothing for. We
persuaded them to try a bottle Of n
and they now recommend it, as do ts,.
rest OF MS. For sale at p and 80 cents
per bottle by Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Shortly after one o'clock last Thurs
day, John Mannering of the firm of
Mannering & Williams discovered fire
in the front of their store, which to this
day is mystery. Had he not entered
when he did the fire would have soon
gained cOtrol of the establishment, By
the aid of a few buckets of water. Mr..
Mannering extinguished the fire and got
off with but little damage outside of a
few rolls of wall paper.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Don't allow the lungs to be impairrI .
the continuous irritation of a couch f.
easier to prevent consumption than To- ......
1t. One Minute Cough Cure taken early -. Il,
ward off any fatal lung trouble. Clifton ~
Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Squire Cooper had case of more
interest on Monday than an ordinary
breach of the peace. Five boys testi-
fed to buying cider and other things
of Frank Reiman on Sunday. There
were other boys engaged with
them, but these were all that
were brought up in evidence. These
boys mostly bought two glasses but
one of them went as high as five. They
all became intoxicated, one of them so
much so he could not get up stairs.
Mr.. Reiman plead guilty to violating
the Sabbath law and the cases being
reduced to three, his fines and costs
amounted to $12.S3. which was paid.
The boys at the instance of their parents
preferred a charge against him for
selling Intoxicating liquors to minors
(Which he denied) and he was held in
bond in three cases $50 each.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Rev. J. H. Mason, the new pastor
from POcomoke City for Centennial
Church, filled his pulpit Sunday with
much satisfaction to his congregation.
He succeeds Rev. j. X. Adams who
was sent to Marydel after a satisfactory
pastOrate Of two years here in which he
won the confidence of the people.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

DR.. Frank L. Grier takes great pleas
ure in announcing to the public that he
has now in charge of his Dental Par
lOrs in the Prettyman Building, Smyrna,
two competent dentists. DIR. j. Allen
Johnson a graduate of the Philadel-
phia Dental College and specialist in
gold crown and bridge work, will
be aided by an experienced assistant.
AS these gentlemen have had wide
experience in all branches of the profes-
sion we can heartily endorse them to
our readers. II
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
See millinery advertisement Of Mrs,
S. B, McFarlane.

j. W. Tucker gives a warning to
buyers of clothing.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

DIR. Leo's Seltzerine and Breathine
are advertised in another column.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Rev. Mr.. Long, of Wilmington,
will exhibit the Graphophone at the
Presbyterian church on Monday night
April 10Th. Tickets 20 and 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The high temperature and warm sun
following the fine rain of Monday
morning, which was very much needed,
not having had any rain for two or
three weeks, made vegetation fairly
jump. The frosty nights of last week
and the week before kept most every
thing but wheat, nearly stationary.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The Brady Steamboat Company
has bought from William Coming, a
strip of land 100 feet front on Smyrna
River at "Flemmings Landing" which
they will use as a wharf. They will
erect thereon a warehouse.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

James Startling, ex-County Treas
urer, residing near this town, was Sc
verely paralyzed yesterday evening on
the left side, and is now in critical
condition. He had done a hard days
work and was standing at the carriage
of his son-in-law, Nathan Moore, who
had just driven up when he was strick-
en-.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES,

The middle class of the Smyrna High
School has been doing very commend
able work in composition, and a num-
Der of the pupils manifest ability that
we trust shall be put to good use in
their work in life. On last Thursday,
under an exercise in narrating, the
lesson being to illustrate, cone who is
butt of his companions coming out in the
someway superior to them," the fol-
lowing well composed short stories
were handed to Prof. LeFevre:
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI. ,

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 9TH, 1897.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The services at the Methodist church
next Sunday morning will be devoted to
the Quarterly Communion service.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters will be held Monday even
ing next, April 18th, at 7.3O o'clock, at
the home of Miss Laura Bell. A full
attendance is desired, as it will be
the annual election of officers. SEC.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

1t is estimated that fifteen thousand
persons have been made homeless by
the Western floods, and the end is not
yet. The proposition to have the
national government extend assistance
will have the sanction of the people.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

Geo. F. Brady has bought the gran
ary property of John G. Stockly at
Smyrna Landing for $500.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Radam's Microbe Killer. ]. B.
Cooper. T
DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del II
A few holiday books left over. J.
B. Cooper. II
Geo. F.. Brady has bought the gran
ary property of John G. Stockly at
Smyrna Landing for $500.
The services at the Methodist church
next Sunday morning will be devoted to
the Quarterly Communion service.
The next lecture of the University
Extension Society will come off to-
morrow night at the Opera House.
7.Some Specials Bargains. j. B.
Cooper.
The Philadelphia and Smyrna Trans
pOrtation Company will hold an ad-
journed meeting Friday afternoon.
Jos. E. Carter, while giving spring
coating of paint to other houses, is
illuminating his own dwelling and
store.
Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. T
The Bible class, conducted by Mrs.
BrOckson, will meet Friday afternoon
at half-past two o'clock, in the Presby-
terian chapel.
The millinery stock of Misses Mary
E. and Susie r. Wright is open to the
inspection of visitors, and their selec-
tiOns have been greatly admired.
Messrs. Hardcastle & Jones have
held over since last summer large part
of their wool purchase, which was ship
ped on Monday, stated at 1900
pounds.
The "Page Woven wire fence" which
F. E. POstles has erected on the lot of
Mrs. Tschudy, ON South street, is
an excellent specimen of this desirable
fencing.
DR.. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. =
The Clayton Public School, colored,
will give an exhibition defamation
and music-On Friday evening of next
week, 10th inst. in Byrd's Chapel, S.
A. Briscoe, teacher.
The regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters will be held Monday even
ing next, April 18th, at 7.3O O'Clock, at
the home of Miss Laura Bell A full
attendance is desired, as it will be
the annual election of officers. SEC.
The high temperature and warm sun
following the fine rain of Monday
morning, which was very much needed,
not having had any rain for two or
three weeks, made vegetation fairly
jump. The frosty nights of last week
and the week before kept most every
thing but wheat, nearly stationary.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The next lecture of the University
Extension Society will come off to-
morrow night at the Opera House.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The Clayton Public School, cOlored,
will give an defamation
and music-On Friday evening of next
week, 10th inst. in Byrd's Chapel, S.
A. Briscoe, teacher.
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

@.Some Specials Bargains. J. B.
Cooper. T
Smyrna times., 1897-04-07

The Bible class, conducted by Mrs.
Brockson, will meet Friday afternoon
at half-past two o'clock, in the Presby-
terian chapel.
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feet-the dreadful something that but
q few short hours ago had been his
enemy, Col. Randolph Meredith.
" "Dead-every one," Neil whispered TO
those nearest, as he stepped out upon
the ground, barring his head before he
turned back to help the other hands
that were reverently oustretched to lift
to earth the burden he had brought.
Long before this Mrs. Morrison had
persuaded Dorothy to 60 home with
her. and Neil would permit no one go
there with. tho dreadful truth until
teams had come to carry tho dead down
TO camp. Them with slow step,
zlaggin9. no less because. Of the pain
fitness Of his errand than for the utter
physical exhaustion following the
frenzied toll and excitement Of the day,
he betook himself over tho hill to the
Mascot clearinghouse.
Recalling with sharp sense Of dread
Dorothy's mood of the morning, he
thought IL better to let her receive the
ewful truth from Mrs. Morrison, who,
however uncouth in speech and man
ner, had yet q woman's heart to tell her
how to soften the blow for the unhappy
girl.
He sat down upon the steps outside
when he had sent her with the mss-
sage, bis heart aching for his love while
no waited to hear how she bore It:
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the noise Of the traffic and the clinging
upon the tables of the money changers
were unheard. The wings Of the ma
tion's guardian angel, the spirit OF the
republic. seemed lowering over the
scene. Somehow I felt in the rapture
Of that moment that the sentiment Of
patriotism in the breasts Of our country
men was still stronger than the worship
of gold, stronger than the claims Of the
market place, and might still be trusted
to- rise at the Itic1l mQnsnt III the:
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