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Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

40 fairly well to sleep, were
M AleeI SeSTf Culez to change cars. This
LouDeo Nd ~ babout 1870 and after getting
oooulao conatose condition again,
o,.a II no nn more marched out in the
stot;on %ot3 " e examined by the italian
ov"s.O o%S+oms rfBials. This was at Modane,
~ tha Ttaian frontier and occurred
~ ohont 4 g. The custom inspections
before hhJI been very light indeed,
INIT in Motane, they examined every
sinole artichwe had, and seemed to be
more particular on the tobacco ques-
tion than b any other. Arrived in
Turin abouk seven, and after getting
breakfast, ID b a ride over the city.
Tnrin is like most italian towns, and
about the dry thing that seemed to
impress itseli on us, was the number
of statues scttered around the city.
They are building tower on the city
museum, whiC is going to rival the
Washington pOnument. 1t has al
ready attained a height of about 535
feet. The citl is one of the most reg
ularly laid out.lties that we have seen
and is prettily situated on an extensive
plain, on therTer PO. Left in the af-
ternoon at 1 odock for Milan, arriving
there about six
MILAN.
Milan is theehief financial center of
italy. and ranks next to Rome and
Naples in population. ItJ possesses
more s'Life" tInn nearly. qil the ciraes
that [ have DIVER seen in Italy put toA
gether. Theyfe are a number Of very
pretty drives and walks.
SEVENTH bAY-Our principal object
in visiting milan, was to see the ceIe-
brated cathedral Mari Nascenti"
which is re- karded by the Milanese as
the eight w6nder of the world. and is
next to st. Peters at Rome. and
the cathedral at Seville, the largest
in Europe. This church covers
an area of about 1900 square wards.
and will hold about 5000 people. The
roof. marble like the rest of the buiId-
ING, is adorned with ninetv-eigbt tnr-
refs. and the exterior with nnwords
of two thous and statues in marble
The general style of the building is
Gothic, but shows some peculiarities in
construction. The church is cruciform
in shape, with double aisles and a tran
sept, the latter also tianked with aisles
The dome is 220 feet and the tower
$50 feet above the pavement. A beau
tiful view is to be had from the top,
with the Alpsas background; in front
the well cultivated plain and the citv
with its numerous parks. In the tower
there were some italian soldiers signal
ling with a heliOgraph to a station
about forty miles distant. Watched
the operation quite closely as it was
the first time that have seen one in use.
Spent about two hours and half in
the cathedral, looking at the famous
pictures and statuary. Just before
noon, we were driven to the Cavalry
Barrack (Which used to be church, ia
see the "Last Supper" by Leonardo da
Vinci. The picture is beautiful still.
but very badly preserved, having been
painted on the wall, in oil. The next
} spot visited was the Scala Theatre.
which enjoys the reputation of having
the largest stage of any theatre extant,
and is built on a plan similar to the
San Carlo in Naples, which is com.
! posed of rows of boxes, instead of cal
leries. Left Milan at about 2. 30 anC
arrived in Venice about s, having had
a very pleasant time. ROLAND.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
CHESWOLD.
Anniversary Of American Mechanics Dele
gates-PersOnaIs. &c,

gateS-PeTSOnalS, &c,
CHEswo1D, Oct. II, 1897. Harmony
Council, No. %, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, OBJ
served the third anniversary of their
organization on Friday evening last.
It was a very pleasant and successful
affair The program was as follows:
Singing America
Descriptive Reading and Prayer-by
Chaplain Rev. J. w. F0gle
Solo-"Ark Of Freedom, Mrs w. +.
Collins.
Address-Rev. T, R. Vandyke, of Oxford
Nd
instrumental Music Hail Columbia
Address-Joseph NJ Ford, Of Public
School No Ill, Kent County.
Male Quartet--"The Song of Liberty"
Messis. S. B. Cooper, Arthur Cooper.
Wharton Novel; and W. s. Scarborough
Address-Prof. c. H. LeFevre, of Smyrna
High School.
Singing-"The Red White and Blue"
After the rendering of the above program
refreshments were bountifully served
The following toasts were given:
'Fraternal Orders'-PrOf. G. H. LeFevre
and r. NJ. Cooper.
The English Language in our Public
1 l.
wold Public School.
Our Women"-S. B. Cooper and Joseph
H. Thompson.
The Committee of Arrangements was 4:
Joseph H. Thompson, Samuel NJ. King,
! w. S. Hardcastle, A. p. Jones, w. q.
BucksOn, S. H. Chambers, w. z. Evans,
j. H. Dannenhaur.
PersOnal:-Mrs. NJ. B. Bernard and
| Mrs. W. +. Collins attended the W.
G. L. .. Convention at Georgetown
last week.-Misses Grace Moore and
Mary H. Boggs were chosen by our
EpwOrth League to represent them at
the Epworth League Convention at
Clayton, this week. Rev. and Mrs.
I. r. Vandyke and daughter, of Ok
ford, Nd, arrived last Friday to take
part in our Jr. O. U. A. M. anniver-
sary exercises. Mrs. Vandyke and
daughter are still guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. f. Collins. Rev. Vandyke
will Join them this week after return
ing home to his Sunday work. DR..
VIM. B. Van Lennep, of Philadelphia,
was IN town to-day in council with
DIR. Smith. Miss Laura Barcus is In
Mlddletown to take part in the mar
riage of her friend, Miss Hinsley. =
Mr.. Fred Williams has returned from
a business trip to Chester and Darby.
Mrs. John L. Boyd is seriously ILL.,
Mr.. W. F. Ford and family leave to-
morrow for a visit to friends in Mat
thews county, Va.-Mlss Ida Fowler,
OF Hazletville, is visiting her sister,
MRS. Will Thompson. hex.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

TIE Republicans of this section,
without a single exception so far as we
have heard, approve of the action of
the State Committee in calling State
Convention to be held in Dover on
November 4th. They believe the time
has come to do away with wasted efforts
and organize as becomes a party with
a purpose. They believe that the man
who still insists on wedges has evil in
his heart
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

1t is noticeable that the Morning
Ncire, the MiddletOwn Transcript,
Sussex Republican, and Milford NeiOs
though they oppose efforts at organi-
zation and unifcatiOn of their party
now, express the opinion that the Re-
publican party in Delaware will be
united a year hence, and one ticket in
the field. Possibly they are expecting
such a result to come to Delaware by
way Of Washington.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

we intended. When Brother Down
ham gets over his severe case
of "Mollygrubs" and learns if he
over does, to accept the Esprit of
peace in the bonds of unity" he will
be ashamed of the diatribes he has
written and published.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

1t is a mystery to some people as to
how circus people-at least those who
travel from town to town in wagons
find their way at the dead hour of
night along strange roads. A circus
attachee has cleared the mystery. He
says that just before dark one of the
men, who has travelled with circuses
for years, and knows almost every
road, will start with what is known as
tho telegraph wagon" At every fork
of the road or at every cross roads he
will scatter several handsful of finely
cut paper, which will show the direc-
ton the following wagons are to take.
When these places are reached the
driver of the lead wagon stops and
with latern notices in what direction
the little bits of paper leads, and the
others siVplv fouow. Simple and easy,
prices aof the present "a o.. p... .~.,,.,
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

"Many have said their children
would have died of Group, if Chamber
berlain's Cough Remedy had not been
given, write Kellam & Ourran, drug
gists, Seaview, Va. People come
from far and near to get it and speak
of it in the highest terms" This is
equally true of this remedy in every
community where it is known. Buy a
bottle at Clifton & Raymond's drug
store and test it for yourself.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

One of the most interesting events of
of the week will be the Pilgrimage to-
morrow-Thursday--Of the Easton
District Epworth Convention in
Session at Clayton, to the M. E. Church
of this town. They will come in on
the 4 o'clock train and return on the
.5.25. In addition to music there
will be an address of welcome
by Rev. A. Stengle, responded
to by Rev. r. X. Stevenson.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
KENTON.
ImprOvements-PersouaIs-etc


Special Correspondence TO the Times.
Mr.. r. L. Lane, who bought q
Graham lot on the four corners
erect Blacksmith and Wheelwrid
shop, has his shop about completed.
Mr.. j. z. Walker, who recently pu
chased the Frame property, is nj
giving it thorough overhauling.
is remOdeling the windows and is gof.
to reweatherboard the front of Il
house and will give it new coatl
paint which will greatly add to its ap-
pearance.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a
festival and oyster supper, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evenings of this
week in the new shop of Mr.. Lanes, on
the four corners.
Personals: J. w. Graham, attorney
at-law, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday
in town with his father-Miss Kate G.
Graham is visiting her sister, Mrs. A..
Cutujian, New York City-Clarence
Taylor, of near Dover, visited friends
in town, Sunday. Herbert Wright was
out oftOwn Sunday-T of our young
men, Messrs. Everett, Green and John
son, were in Smyrna Sunday evening
Miss Pardee spent Saturday and
Sunday at home in Lebanon.
No man or woman can enjoy life or ac-
u cOmplish much in this world while suffer.
ifRg from a torpid liver. DeWitt's Littlf
! FArly Risers, the pills that cleanse that or
| gaNauickly Clifton d Raymond.
Tp,rpSRANCE WOMEN OF DELAWARE
The Sfate convention of Womet'
Christian TelnSs2erance Union was hSl
at Georgetown ldSt week. Reports ID
viewing the work cfAtAe year were n b
by Mrs. Emma E. Pyle, sessfretary, ~
Miss S. E. Rawlins, treaso ref; ~
the conference of State superliysltiia1s q
ents the speakers were Miss Maroaret
Eastburn, Miss Susie Hudson, Mrs. J.
K. Milligan, Mrs. A. NJ. Cannon. The
afternoon workers conference was adj.
dressed by Mrs. L. E. Robinson, Mrs.
X. Il. Stevenson, Mrs. L. c.. Marks
and Mrs. j. NJ Graves. A mass-meet.
ing was held Thursday night, Mrs.
Kate Smlthers presiding, and Mrs.
Stevenson, corresponding secretary OF
the National Union, speaking The
1olloWlng Othcers were unanimously
reelected: President, Miss Margaret
,: Hllles; Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. Z. Elma Pyle; Recording Secre-
tary, Miss Annie G. Vandiver; Treas
urer, Miss Sallie E. Rawlins. The
president, Miss Hilles, was unani
mously elected to represent Delaware
at the Worlds convention, which will
be held at Toronto, Canada, in about
three weeks. AS Representatives tC
the national convention, which will
meet IN Buffalo on October 28th, Mrs
Kate Smithers was elected delegate at
large, and Mrs. n. B. Smithers anC
Miss Annie Hilles delegates.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Z SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare Of the.tOwn it represents and the
State Of which it is 8 part. 1t also gives the
items Of importance Of the Eastern Shore of
MARYLAND.
ROBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Editos and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
RMS-SUBscRIPTIOz.-S15 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance sl.OO 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 ii
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. speeis. reduction on
ali semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

In the Galley" James H. Reynolds,
near Clayton, who had a very narrow
escape from being bitten by a horse
suffering from hydrophobia, seems to
be unfortunate with his stock. Every
horse, COW, hog and dog on his farm is
suffering with hydrophobia, and several
have died. 1t is supposed a mad dog
a week or two ago bit his stock, and
other dogs in the neighborhood.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Levin Cavender, of Wilmington, son
of Jos. L. Cavender, was doing some
fast riding here Saturday, and came
near running over Policeman Jones.
When the latter asked him why he did
not ring his bell, he got as reply "get
out OF the way" He was arrested by
Policeman Garner and taken before
Alderman Baggs. The fine was 80. 90,
amounting with the costs to $4.OO.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

John W. Tucker, for whom the Pret-
lyman store has been adapted to his
business as a clothier, will take posses
sion of it this week and have the bulk
of his goods moved tomorrow. The
partition that has divided the store room
proper from the room in the rear has
been removed, giving him large room
80 by 40 feet, with high ceiling and
nice adaptability to display.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
The National Bank Of Smyrna, Del.

Smyrna, Oct Z, 1897.
The Board of Directors of this Bank have
this day declared a semi-annual dividend of
tour, per cent on the capital stock, payable
on demand, clear of tax.
w. H. JANNEY. Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Rev. A. Stengle took for his subject
Sunday evening, Paul's Trance as des-
cribed by himself IAN extatic condition
of the mind outside of the body; mar
rated the several Scriptural incidents
as experienced by others, fact ac-
knowledged in Medical Science, and in
these cases q spiritual revelation to
spirits in a certain sense disassociated
from the body. The same condition is
possible now but not so likely since
the publication of the gospel.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Coon CROP OF CORN.-The corn
crop is now matured and is generally
in the shock. The crop is very good
one, considering the bad start it got
last spring, when cold weather and in
sects interfered very much with it's
growth. The later showers and es-
pecially the heavy rains after harvest
brought it forward and made it grow
very rapidly. The consequence is a
good crop of this cereal.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
LOST.

A GOLD RING set with Ruby in centre
and surrounded with six small Diamonds.
If the same is returned to the owner q re-
ward of Five Dollars will be given.
Mrs. MARY E. DAVIS,
Care of THOMAS Mccoy,
1854 Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Running sores, indolent ulcers and like
trouble. even though of many years stand-
ing, may be cured by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. II soothes, strengthens and
heals. II is the great pile cure. Clifton d
Raymond, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Before you buy your coal call at
Office of P. and S. Trans. Co.
A few cents saved in buying coal at
cut prices may 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., 1897-10-13

While William Francis was loading
a revolver, last Friday, the weapon ex-
ploded, and he was shot in the face.
The wound is slight.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
TRIP ACROSS THE ALPS.
Interesting Notes Of Travel by Roland W.
Bell.


The following sketch of travel writ
ten by Roland Bell to his parents we
are permitted to publish, a number who
enjoyed his former letters wishing to
read it:
1 think that perhaps the best way to
describe the trip I have just taken
would be for me to give it to you on
the daily instalment plan, so will give
you a resume of each days journey.
FIRST DAY-Left Venice at H. 10 P.
M. ON the Milan express. After
trying very hard to get sleeping car
accommodations, we gave it up and
took our chances in the ordinary COM
partment car. Itwas very poor nights
travel, as the compartment was very
we'll filled until about four in them morn
ing, when some of our fellow travel
ers reached their destination. 1t
is a peculiar trait that nearly every
one in continental travel, travels sec
ond class. The charges in the first
class cars are considerable higher and
the accommodations not much better.
One day, while going from Marseilles to
small town not far distant, thought as
an American sovereign, 1 was perfectly
justified in buying a first class ticket.
After leaving the ticket window, the
gentleman Immediately behind me in
line, came up and after begging my
pardon asked me if were an Ameri-
can. Upon my replying in the afir-
native he smiled, and Immediately
asked him why he had asked me. He
replied Because you just purchased a
first class ticket" He further told me
that it was a universal saying though
out Europe that only princess, Amer
leans, and fools travel first class. "
Since then 1 have invariably found
my way to the second class windows.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. - Ths
S5rand Lodge of Delaware, Ancieni
gree and Accepted Masons conclueeo
It's ninety-frst annual communican1lol
thursday in Wilmington. The toliow'
ing officers were elected: Grand-mas1ef
James E. Dutton, of Seaford; deputy
grand master, j. Harmer Rile, pil-
mlngton; senior grand warden, frank
White, Milford; junior grand wa9len,
ii. j. Guthrie, Wilmington; grana sec.
retary, Benjamin f. Bartram, Nil
mington; grand chaplain, the Rev
John Franc, Wilmington; eenir
grand deac Reynier Saul tblrr.
Wilmington u junior grand deaC6
Walter s. u Ii#atherbury, Middleton:
grand marsh George w. Emtv.
Seaford; gra#d sword-beareHN Hsfy
E. Cain Doy#r; grand senior ltewd
Cecil q. Mhhoney, ClaytolS; md
Junior steward, John Keane, pelsare
City; grtGnd tyler, George u. Tes,
Wilmington.
Edueata #onr Bowels with WaeI
Canlv cai#artie, cure constirAf fiuo ~
f0o oz-s - So q fail druOrs q - 44ft&r ever.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

We learn that burglars are about.
Last night the residence of Mrs. Spur
ance at Font Hill' was entered from
lower window and some clothing and
a purse stolen, and both Thursday and
Monday nights an attempt was made
to enter the residence of W. E. Waters
on Main street.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
EvangeIistic Services.

Rev. Thomas Houston, the blind
evangelist from Northern New Jersey,
arrived in Smyrna on Monday and held
his first meeting of a series to run
through two weeks in Rev. J. L.
Estlin's church. He showed from the
first a spirit of great catholicity-
broad views, vigorous sense, hear tiness
of manner with indications of magne-
tism that catches and holds an audience.
In addition to preaching he is a singer
with the qualities of leadership. Mr..
Houston is man of great endurance
and is ready to do all the work that
can be piled upon him. He purposes
holding meetings every night this week
including Saturday night. He will also,
commencing with to-day, have Bible
readings every afternoon this week,
except Saturday, commencing at $50
o'clock. Sunday he will preach both
morning and night, and in the after
noon at $50 o'clock, will hold a service
for males only men and youths.
The religious indifferences that exist
among the latter should be a matter
of concern if not alarm to the older
people: the future of the churches and
the moral tone of the community con-
Germs every family in the town, no
matter of what denomination. The
question of reform rests with the peo-
pie collectively, and it becomes them
to rally to the support of every effort
intended for the betterment of the peo-
pie.
We have on two or three occasions
referred to the tent erected at the cor
ner of Commerce and Pearl streets and
the extra services of Rev. L. w. Lay.
field and his corps of helpers therein
every night. The meetings have beer
we'll attended, first doubtless from
novelty or curiosity, and Sunday night
like the two preceding Sabbath even
ings called together more than could
get in the tent, many coming in car
riages from the Circuit. The second
week like the first appeared to the
preacher as if he had pitched his ten
in barren soil, much of the time no on,
at the altar of prayer, and he had abou
determined to transfer his labors t.
another feld-a church on the Circuit
but that night there was a decided
change and an evidence of the reforma
ton he had hoped for earlier. Ten pen
itents bowed at the altar, several o
them protesting conversion. Monda,
night a dozen went forward for prayer
five or six of them protesting conver
sion. Last night was similar to tn
two preceding, II persons going for
ward for prayer. Under such condi
tiOns Mr.. Layfeld will hold on to tn
tent work until driven therefrom b
cold weather. The present religion
interest in the town should be matte
of concern to everyone.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

The demand for Phosphate still con-
tinues. Twenty-three teams were at
the factory of L. M. Price early this
morning, and during the past week
$50 tons have been brought on the Van
Solver for him and other parties.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
Teacher Wanted.

The School Commissioners of Bay View
District, No. 100, wish the immediate ser
vices of teacher
APPLY TO John H. Cole, Clerk; or
| Theodore Mannon, or S. j. Cole, Commits
siOners In
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. II
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

One of the largest acreages of wheat
in the vicinity will be that on the
''ROthwell farm" recently purchased
by S. L. Kahn-140 acres. The fallow
field of 20 acres is showing green,
while some of the corn ground in
tended is not entirely prepared for
seeding.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

E. G. FAIRIES gives notice that he is
always ahead on prices in his line of
business.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Sautelle's Circus, which exhibited
here Wednesday afternoon and night,
was will attended, and the perform
ances it is said, were up to their prom
ises.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

There are many kinds of coal, but
what you want is good Coal A. Z.
Jardine will handle the same coal as
asst year, and everyone knows it to be
the best on the market. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

The "Silver Medal Contest" under
the auspices of the w. G. L. U. which
comes off next Tuesday evening at the
Opera House, promises to be as it al
ways is, an interesting event.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

A piano organ on wheels made street
music on Mondav, but in the absence
of the cute monkey the youngsters
were not particularly attracted.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
NJ 2336.
DEPORT OF HE CONDITION, OF
R1TffE FRTTA 4 ~GROWERS' NATIONAL
RtNK at SmyrIE in the state of Delaware,
at the close of bus ,ss. October 5, 1897.
.S274.3lS.53
Tnlnl

STATE OF DELAWARE. COUNTY OF KENT, IS:
IN. +. WildS. Cashier of the abOve-named bank
do solemnly swearthat the above statementistrue
to the best Ofmy knowledge ana belief
" F. WILDS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12lh
day of October, 1877. ,,,,
CoRRICT-Attest: -
W A. c HARDCASTLEl
SAMUEL ROBERTS. Directors.
WM. K. HALL,
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Frank Bailey will sell the balance OF
his stock OF lumber at cost. Hemlock
at S1400, 2T
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Cosgriff & Beck advertise desirable
farm on quick sale.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Some people take time by the heels
instead of by the forelOck. Be on
time every time, and if you're ahead of
time occasionally it will not be to your
discredit.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Our attention has been called to the
condition of a very lame horse that is
being driven through our streets, that
should come under the supervision of
the Society of Cruelty to dumb ami
mails"
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13
No-To-nae for Fifty cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habi cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. ~, 81. All druggists
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Prof. W. J. Doughten has issued
invitations for the first dance of the
season in the Opera House, ON Friday
evening next, October 10Th.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

The new firm of Waller & Phillips
laid in last week stock of cut glass.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Try Venn's Maryland biscuits, which
can be had at Jefferson's store. 4
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

The pear and apple crops which
fined their way to the city markets by
boat, are about harvested. 1t has not
been a satisfactory season. Much of
the fruit was blown off, than again
considerable portion rOtted, and the
rest has not matured we'll.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

The early seeding of the large acre
age of wheat this fall, is already green
ing the fields.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

Everybody seems to smoke now, and
even some stoves and chimneys follow
the bad practice.
Smyrna times., 1897-10-13

The delay of frosts would have made
this a prosperous tomato year if the
vines had not blighted in the summer.
Notwithstanding we are nearing the
middle of October, clever 'jags" are
still finding their way to market.