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Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

A Camp of the Sons of Veterans has
been formed in this town. The char
ter has been applied for and it is ex-
pected that at the meeting, called for
Tuesday, Oct. 10th, in the G. A. R.
Post Room, Cooper Building, large
number will enroll. A list of over sixty
names is in the hands of the committee
and it is expected the Camp will start
with over 30
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The bright weather continues, the
mercury ranging from A degrees at
night to 70 degrees and above through
the day.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06
MARRIAGES

PORTER LASSELL.-At the residence
of the BRIDES mother, on Sent. 2gth
1897, by Rev. Adam Stengle, Mr.. Edward
L: Porter and Miss Laura B. Lassell. both
of Smyrna.
HENDERSON - REIHM. In Asburv NJ
u. Parsonage, by Rev. Adam Stengle. on
Sept. 29, 1897, Mr.. John w. Henderson. n.
and Miss Mary E. E. Reihm, both of
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

W. d. Venn, of Clayton, has estab-
lished an agency for his Maryland
biscuits with Thomas Jefferson 4
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The Ladies' Aid, of the Leipsic NJ.
E. church, will hold an oyster and
salad supper on Friday and Saturday
evenings.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

For oysters and chicken salad, go to
Stevenson's, Main street. Salad, 10
and 20 cents plate and by the quart.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Mrs. J. w. Attix came near having a
serious accident on Friday. She was
returning home from Smyrna and when
near the Lapham farm the sudden flap
ping and rising of a turkey buzzard
from the weeds in the roadside, so
scared her horse as to cause it to make
a sudden turn and upset the carriage
Fortunately besides a cut about the
ear, causing the blood to flow, she was
not seriously hurt, and with great
courage and bravery she sprang to her
feet and caught the animal by the
bride before it got away. Just at this
time Messrs. Daniel G. Bailey and
Samuel P. Truax drove up and relieved
her from the ugly situation, which was
very trying to delicate nerves, and one
of them drove the animal back to town
to see that its fright was over. The
carriage was but slightly damaged in
the upset.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Idlers on the streets or in the bust
ness portion of the town should be more
careful in the choice of expressions.
Frequently their profanity is heard by
ladies and even the home is not exempt
from the disgraceful language of the
more careless. A few arrests with
fines and costs would teach the offend
ers that
Indecent language admits of no de-
fence,
For the want OF decency is the want of
sense. "-EE.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Joseph Evans, who has been doing
the carpenter work in changing the
Prettyman shoe store to adapt it to the
wants of John w. Tucker as a clothing
store, will finish his work to-day, as
will w. E. G. Bell the plastering work
tomorrow, leaving the painting and
papering to follow. Mr.. Tucker hopes
to have it ready to move into the last
of the week. 1t will be one-third lar
ger, and gives indication of being a
handsome room.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

We have in hand a copy of Roland
W. Bells account of trip across the
Alps, which was written to his parents
while his ship the minneapolis" was at
Venice, Italy, and will publish it in
our next issue. AS his letters have
been so enjoyed in the past by his
friends, we do not question but that
this, though long and circumstantial,
will be equally so.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, OCT. 9th, 1897

he 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 part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06
FOR SALE.

FORTY TONS OF GOOD TIMOTHY
HAY. Apply to
-oo.e Z. BECK,
'zo1I Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Cummings, the photographer, who
advertised phOto-brown enlargements
the week before, had sixteen callers in
answer to the advertisement in the
TIMES on Wednesday. He was not
prepared for such a demand and of
course had to put them off until to-
day. Next Wednesday will end the
orders for such work.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Two or three weeks ago ayOung man
was in this town wanting to form a
painting class, but so far as we have
heard did not victimize any of our
young people. He was probably the
same individual referred to in the
Middletown NelO Era:
An oily-tongued scoundrel made his
appearance in this town last week and
began forming what he claimed to be
a painting class, exacting $3.50 from
each lady joining to pay for the outfit,
consisting of pencils, colors, etc. He
found a few victims here, but we
learn that in Odessa he raised the
price of the outfit to $500 and secured
quite a number who were anxious to
learn the art of painting on china. The
fellow pOcketed the advance payments,
and left for parts unknown, forget
ting to settle his board bill before
hand. His visit here was quite a re-
munerative one. Beware of sharpers!
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
80 oCandy Catharttc. cure constipation forever.
Nv %oS' II - q Z. faii, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The Misses Cummins, at "Wood-
lawn, received eight baskets of heath
peaches this morning from Philadel-
hia, for putting up.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The Monthly Devotional Meeting of
the W. G. T. u, on Monday afternoon,
proved an interesting occasion, there
being seven ladies present from Ken
ton and five from Cheswold.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Charles Boyer has opened a green
grocery in the room vacated by Walter
Shelton, the latter taking the adioin-
ing property.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06
LOST.

A GOLD RING set with Ruby in centre
ana ~ surrounded with six small Diamonds.
1T the same is returned to the owner a re-
ward of Five Dollars will be given.
MRs. MARY Z. DAVIS.
Care of THOMAS Mccoy,
IOo4 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

A new boiler and engine has come
for the shirt factory and as soon as in
place, the work will be increased.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The bicycle riders are amused, if not
perplexed, in being required to light
their lamps when the sun is yet shin
ing, but they can take consolation that
it is the last ordinance in relation to
them, and, that in a short time it will
be getting dark at O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Before you buy your coal call at
Office of P. and S. Trans. Co.
A few cents saved in buying coal at
cut prices mag be lost in quality.
We must sell at a profit to live and
give value received. No business man
can afford to encourage selling at cost.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Try Venn's Maryland biscuits, which
can be had at Jeferson's store. /,
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Byrd's Chapel A. NJ. E. church,
Clayton, got into the notion for a
church camp after they had closed in
other places, and commencing last
Sunday, will run over to the next.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

W. F. Dunn has a fine assortment of
china, cut glass and lamps. See them
and save money. T
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The phosphate and coal wagons have
the right of way on our streets-they
mean business.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Large new crop of cucumber pickles
at j. B. Cooper's. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06
"A GARD

Having resumed the practice of law in
Dover, and moved into the Office lately oc-
cupied by Judge Pennewill, l desire to
express my thanks for past favors, and to
soilelt y OF the public a share of its patronage.
Very respectfully,
s25tf WILLIAM L, SMITHFRS.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The Olympia Comedy Company
which gave two creditable performan-
ces at our Opera House week before last
was stranded in New Castle Tuesday.
They had given profitable perform
ance at MiddletOwn Monday night, but
the manager and one of the leading
ladies, it is said, skipped with all the
receipts.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The Delaware Game Protective Asso-
citation has requested all gunners in the
State to cooperate with it in prevent
ing the shooting of rabbits or quail
until after November the 18th.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

George A. Millington, of Dover,
shipped Monday, by Str. Elizabeth
Van Solver, five valuable horses to
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

There will be a number of the mem
bers of the Morning Star Lodge, No. 6,
1. o. o. F., of this town, attend pub
lie installation of the officers of Amity
Lodge, No. 81, of Camden, on We'd
nesday evening, October 18th.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

When buying coal quality is an i'm
portant thing to look after; we sell the
best. Quantity should also be consid-
cred; we give 224O lbs. to the ton.
Brady Steamboat Company. It
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06
FOR SALE.

i glasses. which
A LARGE, EGG STOVE, Ard essSm@sHd,,Sl AZ y
No. 18, suitable fer heating any "~s-A S'''-S--
room. You will get bargain ssua ITics sg.SS
plying at the usual usual 5priee Price 1900
TIMES OFFIH 40 South 9Th ST..
smyr paIk5 aH k5AIsI5us 5ASIE1sessats sts
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The chestnut trees are full this sea-
son, and soon we may expect to hear
of large chestnut parties. A few more
frOsts will cause the burrs to open, but
this will take place with or without
frost
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Fall flowers, ferns and grasses are
being gathered in profusion. They are
very beautiful this season.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

George G. Rothwell, near town, has
sold his Keifer pears, some $50 baskets,
to VIM. Keiser, who takes them to his
stall in Philadelphia. The trees var
led from 10 baskets to nothing.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Mr.. Nathans, of the Philadelphia
Clothing Company, who succeeds NJ.
Refs & Bro, received large stock of
goods on Friday and opened and had
them on sale Saturday. Eor particu-
lars as to price, etc., see advertise
ment.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

DR.. J. G. Emerson. VIII
Milford to Brazil, Soui IN AElth Casearess
few years ago to resid haisipstoa '0ssseT %oneT
and opened an Office ~ WI
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

VIM. Stokesbury, while fishing for
trout Monday off Woodland Beach,
caught drum-fsh weighing 80 pounds.
For fear of breaking the line, it being
the kind used in trout fishing, he epulled
up anchor and ''played" with the big
fish until it was exhausted He also
caught dozen swapping mackerel.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The Tent Meeting of Rev. L. w.
Layfeld, on Sunday night, was a rep
etition of the previous Sunday night
crowded and interested audience
There was what was called an "old
fashioned Methodist Meeting" with
one conversion. The people came in
from the country in considerable num-
bers, and the order was excellent. The
meetings have since been without re-
suit.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

There are many kinds of coal, but
what you want is good Coal. A. E.
Jardine will handle the same coal as
asst year, and everyone knows it to be
the best on the market. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Buckwheat cakes and sausages will
soon be the breakfast fare.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Old-fashioned rag carpet is coming
into favor again.
Our stores are filed with goods suit
able for Fall and Winter.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The cold weather last week knocked
out three things: Reed birds, toma-
toes and barefoOted boys.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

There seems to be no abatement in
the teams hauling phosphate to the
country for wheat seeding. And so it
has been for several weeks.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

1t would be we'll to remember that
the person who is faithful and loving
in disposition is generally a firm hater
Of sham, pretense and wrong.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Miss Mary G. Cahoon had her mil
linery opening on Friday and Satur-
day of last week. The store was very
prettily decorated, and with her dis
play of trimmed hats and other mil
linery goods made quite an attractive
appearance. The ladies would do we'll
to give her a call before purchasing
elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

A very large acreage is being sown to
wheat by farmers who are anxiously
anticipating that dollar per bushel next
year.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

We deliver 224O pounds of the best
Lehigh stove coal for $500; nut coal
for S4.75. Brady Steamboat Co. s
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

S. G. Stinson has opened an oyster
saloon on Delaware street-at the rear
of J. W. fuckers clothing store.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Go to Cummings. photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. 7
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

The farmers have had fine weather
for putting in wheat the past week and
this, and the drills have been in con-
stantrequisition.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Rev. Mr. Houston, of Philadelphia,
the blind evangelist, is expected to
come to Smyrna next Monday to aid
Rev. J. L. Estlin in special services al
the Presbyterian church for the fol
lowing two weeks. He will read from
his Bible of raised letters. The Rev.
Mr.. Houston has worked effectively in
a number of places, and there is a wide
open field here.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

Walter S. Money, who bought and
has lived on the "Dan Wells farm,
mile and a-half up the State road, the
past two years, has sold the same, in
Guiding his stock and farm implements,
to his brother-in-law John w. Carey,
of Atlantic City, n. J. Mr.. Money
has gone to Townsend to live until he
con fit himself in business again.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-06

A typhoon in Japan has submerged
thousands of houses and killed num-
ber Of people.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
A RaIIro.sl Iten.

The astonishing statement is made, but borne out by facts, that the difference of one mill per ton per mile on freight carried by all railroads in the United States, makes a difference in the revenues of eighty millions of dollars. 1t is the care iul watching of the tenth part of a cent that brings profit to the trans portation companies, and it is no wonder that the holders of railway stock are anxious for some legisla tion which will enable them to receive some return for their invest ment.
 The adoption of the tonnage sys- tenn for freight trains on the Balti- more x Ohio Southwestern, has re- suited in quite a saving in the cost of transportation. General Super intendent Rawn states that locomo- tives, under this system, are pulling from two to seven more loaded cars per train than ever before. A very simple, but comprehensive set of blanks has been furnished tho yard masters, and in making up the trains each locomotive is given the number of tons which it has been demon strated by experience it is able to haul. This system has also rosalfed Tn fewer complaints of locomotives being stalled with their tram on grades Ex.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
Iaie., War Nn1e..

The Sultan has recalled Ozam Pssha, in order to ay bid lEbarrass- ing Edhem Pasha.
 News from Athens state that King George, Of Greece, may at uue mo. ment be deposed or aSsassiuatesi- and mobs are likely to take possession of the city. ...s
 The European cabinets are ex- changing views with regard to he expediency of mediation between Turkey and Greece, - ''-''.. ':'
 The Greek mi iisteFoF marinG has resigned.
 Edhem Pasha teIegTaphs that the Turkish fleet has started for Salon ica, where . naval battle between Greeks aud Turks is imminent. Great exeitemen prevails at Salonica on report that five Greek ironclads, thirteen smaller Greek warsbips and torpedo boats, accompanied by two Greek transports, have been sighted sixty miles ffom that port; The Turkish authorities dispatch fur ther announces that they are pre- pairing to resist ho"atisck Of the Greek fleet.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05

It is reported that three Turkish warships and one torpedo boat have run aground in the Dardanelles. One warship is in a serious position, the sea breaking over her.
 The cratic state of Kansas now presents a man whose COW gave birth to triplets, one of his mares had twins, as did six of his Southdowu sheep, one of his hens matched out three-legged chicken, and while he wondering in a half dazed condi- tion what was coming next, his wife presented him with twin boys. He is now watching the hired girl with a suspicious light in his eye.
 Miss Anna Murphy Plaser of Nashville, Tennessee, was married April 29, to NJ. o. Williams of New York. Four years ago Ward Me Allister pronounced Miss Platter the handsomest lady he had ever seen. She is admittedly one of the most beautiful of the daughters of the the South. She has very dark hair and an exquisite olive complexion and is said to be possessed of charm of manner, graciousness and queenly bearing.
 Jake Rudolph, former heeler of Buckley is in trouble again. Some time since he shot at Mir. Elliott, business manager of the San Fran cisco Chronicle. but was adjudged insane and sent to an asylum. After being released from the mad house he shot Harry Leslie, a young man whom he had met in a casual way. When the case was called the attor- ney for the defendant moved that the trial on the felony charged be postponed until the court first de- termined whether Rudolph was sane. Judge Wallace ruled that it was not necessary to inquire into the defend ants mental condition. He believed him sane and that was enough. The work of empaneling the jury was then begun.
 Barry McElroy and James Shaw were'eolaborers on a farm in Tulare county, California, and slept in the open air near each other. Upon re- tiring, Shaw placed his trousers, containing ST, beneath his head. and during the night McElroy took the money. He was informed against and convicted of grand lar eeny, The defendant appealed, claiming that the section under which ha was convicted was not the proper one, for, he contends, he did not take any property from the person of another" The supreme court holds that this view is correct, in that a mans bed Is no part of his person, and while reversing the judgment of the lower court, it says that 1t does not feel that the defendant should be dis charged upon the faulty information but that there seemsto be competent evidence obtainable to convict him of petty larceny.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
Denver Pos, Inr.rrnnhs

A Pittsburg paper says the Lap landers are shorter than the AIneri- cans. Must te dead broke, then.
 Some of the Englishmen who have been reading the American papers were astonished to see Am bassador Hay land in trousers, end without "a chaw CT tobacker" in his jaws. ,
 Edison says uo one has seen an air ship in the west. MT, Edison is in utter ignorance of the style oi drink in vogue in our air ship dis tricts. :. '-; :.
 Helen Cougar says that women can make money go much farther than men. She might have added, and much faster,
 A Kansas prohibitionist who saw the air ship says it has horns anu fiery eyes and tall like a side stov boa constrictor, and went through the air with a hissing noise. NoW we're getting this thing down t1 where it belongs!
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
Denver fostseripts.

The men who so closely eye the clocked stockings worn by the cycle girls, do not do so to learn the time of day.
 The editorial page of the New York Sun of the 18th instant con tained not one reference to Grover Cleveland. 1t is hoped MT. Dana is not i'll.
 The yellow kid has appeared in the form of cakes of soap. 1t is hoped the country may DOW wash its hands of the whole business.
 A stranger who was introduced to ex-Senator PeEfer the other day asked him if he was q member of the late Kansas senate, and he was so cruelty shocked that his whiskers paled and hung limp and lifeless on his surging bosom.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
Faeta Aheut ArmIes.

Since 1874 the United States army has been limited bg law to 25,0OC men, a very modest force when com pared with the enormous standing armies of European countries.
 Russia's regular force is over 500, 0000 men. Germany and France have about 560,000 each-there is lsss than 5000 difference between them. Austria has 360,000, Italy 260,O00. England I90000 and Spain about 100000. Even Portugal has more regular soldiers than the United States, and so have Holland, Denmark and Belgium.
 s..The yearly cost of maintaining the Russian force is about Sl25,00O,000 aud Germany and France are put to nearly the same expense. The aver age cost of the United States army is S20,000000 year, or a little over. The item of pay-$13, ,500, ,000-comes first, sustenance amounts to Sl ,600,- GOO, and clothing for the troops ST. 100000. The ordinance department iisposes of Sl,I00,0O0 and medical supplies Sli0,000. For the main teaance of military posts, hospitals, parks and cemeteries, 24,00O,O0O was requiied last year.-Ex.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
CO@p.rlsos Of Chase. .

A man has just had his examina-
 ton in Prescott, on a charge of for
 gery, and held to appear before the
 grand jury under $500 bonds, which
 he has been unable to secure. In
 default of bonds he will be com
 pelled to remain in jail until June.
 when term of court eonvenes, and
 if on trial he is found guilty he will
 be sent to the penitentiary for a
 term. The amount of money real
 ized on the alleged forgery was $50.
 Another man IS in jail charged with obtaining money under false pFetenses. The alleged act which constitutes his crime was the draw ing and signing by him of check, on bank where he had no funds on deposit to meet the payment with. He, too, like the alleged torEer, will have a siege in jail, even though he may be ultimately adjudged inno: cent of any crime From the infor- nation at hand both parties are guilty of wrong doing and have no one but themselves 70 blame for their present condition, but how many oth- CTS has this community been cursed with, who are, from e moral stands point, even worse than these men, who are branded as criminals, while those referred to, the professional dead beats, are permitted to go scott free. The latter, with smooth and oily tongue, insinuates himself into the good graces of the community, dresses in the very best that he can secure "on tick" from tho clothier or tailor, lives on the very best that the market affords, never pays aeent that be can help except at oacas:on- al periods, just to keep up bis credit and get deeper in debt to his vic tim, until finally the end comes and be "skipsp by the light of the moon and seeks pastures new and feeces new victims.
 How many names of this class of con dence sharpers adoEn the pages of the ledgers of the business men of Prescottl Aud yet there is no law which seems 10 reach their case. They manage to live by their wits. securing their substance from hon est and respectable citizens beyond the pale of the law.
 The respectable forger who takes chances of landing in the peniten- tiary for his act, the suaye conf. dence operator who draws a check for money he never had, the petty larceny thief, the sand bag thug who slips up behind his victim, and who with blow knocks his victim senseless long enough for him to go through pockets-each indiyid- ual of these respective classes, is gentleman and a scholar" con- pared to the professional dead beat, and yet the latter class of cattle generally manage to pass in re- spectable society and pose as being respectable before the law
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-05-05
d New Procedure.

A jury in Justice Johnstone's court this morning heard the testi- mony in the case of Adrien Bru- nette, charged with stealing two horses, and returned a verdict of guilty. The prisoner. who acknowl- edged to serving a term in the penitentiary at Yuma, for horse stealing, was bound over to await the action of the grand jury, with bail fix sd at $l,000, In default of bail, the prisoner was sent to the county jail.-Phenix Herald.
 Wonder what sort of judicial pro eeedings they have in Phenlx in jus tices' courts? A trial for horse stealing in a justice's court is new procedure, the jurisdiction in such eases being vested in the district court, and it is equally new for a jury to be impanneled in a prelimin- are examination,