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Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

DISPATCHES to the Cuban Junta in
New York, General Gomez reiterates
the assertion that Cuba is fighting for
independence and would not be averse
to paying for it, but that she does not
want and would not accept autonomy.
Although General Gomez speaks only
for himself, there is no doubt that he
voices the sentiment of the Cuban Gov
ernment.
1t is reported that General Weyler
has received strict orders from his
home Government to modify his pol
icy of cruelty and determination, and
that these are due to the dispatches Of
Minister Dupuy de LONE, who has
strongly represented that public feel
ing in the United States, is unfavOr-
ably affected by the stories of Weyler's
actions.
This is a form of intervention on the
part of the American people which no.
body can condemn and diplomacy can
not touch, and it seems productive of
good results.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

WHILE the churches in San Francis
co were holding services on Sunday an
earthquake of 30 seconds duration, ac-
compained by a peculiar wrenching
motion nearly caused a panic. No
damage was done. It was felt in many
places in California, but the worst re-
port came from Mexico where the city
of Tehauntepec, containing 1000 peo-
pie, is in ruins, the result of the recent
earthquake. Many fine structures
were destroyed and scarcely a building
was left in an habitable condition.
The people are living in tents, and are
in terror, as the shocks continue to be
experienced.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

FREDERIC EDEN BACH is the credited
writer Of the Republican Glasses" in
the Sunday star, which are perused in
Wilmington, we are told, as a curiOs-
ity because Of their extravaganza Of
statements. II half that is said Of him
by his own political associates is cor
rect, il is not to be wondered at that he
is ready to impugn the motives of
those who do not fall into his methods.
This part of Delaware repudiates him
and his master, and because they do,
Judging others by himself, he thinks
they do it for emolument. Thus nine
ty per cent Of the people of Clayton
and Smyrna want the Postmaster from
certain class and because we are with
the people and not the one per cent.
that Bach would put into authority, he
accused us Of encouraging Addicks
because afraid Of losing our job" In
such cases as postmaster it is the people
who are concerned, whose democratic
right of decided maiorities, should be
respected rather than a factional ma
chine that has the power to gag and
force an appointee down their
threats. Because we thus favor
the sovereign rights Of parties
and peoples in community,
this machine partizan insinuates we
are paid by Mr.. Addicks. The thing
is too preposterous to be entertained
by an honorable man, much less to be
expressed. We have no knowledge of
Mr.. Addicks, have had no communica-
tion with him, directly or indirectly,
not even being a subscriber, and for a
man Of Bach's character to make such
an insinuation, is an evidence that he
Is in the depths Of political turpitude.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
The Baltimore Sun says:

"There are not few signs of i'm
proved business. Railroad earnings
are somewhat better than they were.
The trade journals show increased ac-
tivity in production in certain lines
Failures are fewer than they were.
There is more talk of new enterprises,
indicating some increase of hopeful
ness. The recent steady advance of
stocks in Wall street is a significant
fact.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Personal.

Mr.. Frank E. POstles and Mr.. r. d.
Hoffecker, Sr. took ride to Milford
Monday, returning yesterday, going
by way of Camden, Canterbury and
Spring Mills, and returning via Fred
erica, Magnolia and Rising Sun. A
ride on the railroad does not show
Kent county as it is, and to one who
has not seen the lower part of the
county for twenty-five years, it is a
revelation. Where there used to be
broken fields and pine woods, there are
now wheat fields of fine yield, and the
homes are mostly large, well shaded
and surrounded with lawns. Miles of
the road especially by the Canterbury
route, are without fences, except where
grapes are trellised on wire between
fruit trees. In both the country and
the towns there is an evidence of thrift
and enterprise on all sides. The peach
crop is virtually failure-nOt a tenth
of crop.
Mr.. Walter Warren Rich, who is
spending the summer in town, sang an
excellent baritone solo during the offer
tory at the NJ. L. Church Sunday
morning, which was enjoyed by all
present.
II. S. Anthony and family move to-
day to their cOttageat Woodland Beach
for the summer.
Mrs. Parrish, of Philadelphia, is Wis
itng Mrs. Henrietta Tschudy. Mr..
Henry Smith, of the same place was
guest last Sunday
Mrs. Carroll Sudler and son Carroll,
of Chicago, are visiting her amt Mrs.
w. II. Waters.
DIR. Geo. B. Whitten, who was as
sociated with DIR. J. Allen johnson in
the running of DIR. Grier's dental par
lOrs, left Monday for his home in Port
land, Maine.
Mrs. James B. Connor, of FELTON,, is
visiting Mrs. J. w. Clifton.
Mrs. J. w. Watkins and children,
have returned from a visit to Odessa.
Mr.. L. NJ. Price attended the open
ing exercises of the Eighteen National
Saengerfest in Philadelphia Monday
evening.
Mr.. A. T. Hoffecker, of Cheswold,
was a guest in town yesterday.
Misses Gladys Richards and Dolly
Everett, of Wilmington, are being en-
tertained by Miss LOttie Smith.
Mrs. Mary Denney, is sojourning at
RehobOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Allen Moore and
daughter Miss Mary, of Baltimore,
have returned to Smyrna for the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Joseph Williams and son Char
lie have been on a visit to Philadelphia
Miss Blanche Cochran, is being en-
tertained by Mrs. Margaret Bailey
DIR. Fannie Van Gasken, of Phila-
delphia, has returned after short
visit to her parents.
Miss Nan Wood, formerly of this
town has graduated as trained nurse
from Hahneman Hospital Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Mary J. Cosden, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Mrs. Geo. M. Ste
vensOn.
Mrs. Ella Griffith, was in attendance
on the commencement exercises Hack.
ettstown Institute last week at which
Will Robinson son Of the Rev. DIR. w.
s. Robinson, formley OF this town
took first honors in oratory.
Mr.. Edward Curry who has been
quite sick for nearly n month past was
out yesterday for the first time.
Mrs. L. Fleming and daughter,
Miss Elma Fleming, of Baltimore, came
to-day on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Fleming.
Mrs. Cathrine II. Douglas has re-
turned from long visit TO her SON
Harry in Tennessee.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Resolutions.

At a meeting Of Gen. w. S. Han
cock Post No. 90 G. A. r., held ON Fri.
day June the 18th, the following reso.
luton was unanimously adopted
ResOtUed, That Gen. w. S. Han.
cock Post greatly appreciating the fer.
vices rendered on Memorial Day, Mon.
day May 3lst by the speakers Rev.
Adam Stengle, Rev. G.. w. Dame. Mr..
Alex Cummins, Rev. l.. w. Layfleld
Prof. Q. II. LeFevre and Mr.. John III.
Hoffecker, also Mr.. Walter Hoffecker.
MIR. VIM. Anthony, and the school for
their singing; do most heartily thank
the speakers for their patriotic address
ses, the singers for their songs, the
friends for contribution Of flowers and
to all others who helped in any way 10
honor the nations dead heroes.
J. l.. EsrLIN,
Adjutant Of Hancock Post No. 20.
Dept. Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

The Tenth Annual Convention of the
National Republican League will meet
in Detroit, Michigan, July 13. 1897.
F. H. Hoffecker, Esq, is the member
of the National Executive Committee
for Delaware, Harry A. Richardson is
vice President for Delaware, Samuel
NJ. Knox is President of Delaware
State League and Hugh c. Browne.
Esq, secretary.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
CHESWOLD.

Special correspondence to the Times
CHEswoLD, June %. Owing to the
prevailing sickness among the chill
dren the Cheswold M. T.. Church has
deferred Children's Day until next
Monday evening.
Harmony Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
of Cheswold, is preparing to partici-
pate in the celebration on July 9Th.
Rev. L. II. Vankyke, Of Oxford,
Md, visited Harmony Council, Jr.
o. U. A. NJ, on last Monday night,
and delivered an interesting address.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Spring and Summer
ATTRACTIONS.

We have never before made
more careful selections than this
season, having visited New York
and Philadelphia markets. care
fully studying styles and prices.
we are certain of satisfactorily
results, which is now being APP
preciated by our customers.
We want at this time to call
your special attention to our
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
COIOred Public Schools.

The colored public school held their
closing exercises ON Friday evening,
which were largely attended.
The class recitations of the pupils
were highly creditable, and exhibited
the marked progress made by the
school during the past year.
Prizes for excellence in their stud
les were awarded to the following
pupils: Nettie Hemsley, Gilbert Potts,
Edward Brown, Victoria Whaley,
Alice Hamilton, Elizabeth Young and
Harry johnson.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Dr. ID. Rothrock, of New Berlin, Pa.
does not hesitate to recommend Cham
berlain's medicines. He says: 81 have
handled them for a year or more in my
pharmcy and find them safe and relia-
BILE. No one who is troubled with
rheumatism can use Chamberlains Pain
Balm without praising it. The quick
relief from pain which it affords is alone
worth many times the cost. For sale
by Clifton Il Raymond, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

WOULDN'T it be blessing to the peo-
pie of Delaware, if President McKin-
ley would commission Frederick Eden
Bach to a lowly position in some for
eign cline? 1t would at least close
his braying mouth for season.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
NOTICE.

To the Wheelmen of Clayton,
Blackbird, Townsend, Leipsic, Ches-
void, Kenton, Dover, and Middletownl
Your are cordially invited to join the
Bicycle Parade in Smyrna, MONDAY,
July 9th. The procession will start
at 10 o'clock a. m. Send your names
to the Marshall, Geo. w. Dame.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Ladies' Ready-Made
Garment DEPARTMENT.

We have furnished room ON
the second floor for this line Of
goods, where we are at present
showing a large assortment Of
Ladies Dress Skirts. Wrappers.
Shirt Waists. Lightweight Coats
and Capes and Children's Jack
cts. The latter we are offering
in all wool as low as 81. Ladies
all-wOol Capes at $1.75 and
NObby Jackets in latest STYLES
at $2.75. We have, of course.
the higher grades.
We have the newest effects in
Dress fabrics, at prices that will
save you from to 10 cents per
yard, fine Dress Ginghams at 5
cents, as good as the best. We
are offering Lancaster Apron
Ginghams, and all grades Of
Muslins at cut prices.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Smyrna, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 23rd, 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 a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
R0BT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
R0BT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-s per annum. II
paid. strictly in advance s1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers
ADVERTISEMENTS 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. special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

w. B. johnson, Newark, o., says, zone
Minute Cough Cure saved my only child
from dying by Group IL has saved
thousands Of others suffering from eroup.
pneumonia, bronchitis and other serious
throat and lung troubles. Clifton 4 Ray.
mond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Adjutant Of Hancock !
Dept. Del.

some for ten, some for twenty aud SOME
Tor thirty years have suffered from piles
and then have been quickly and perma.
nentiy cured by using DeWitts Witch
hasrl y, salve, the great remedy for piles and
mond Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
All shoes at cost at Prettyman's.

All shoes at cost at Prettyman's.
The sweet girl graduate is having
her innings.
Shoes are on the go at Prettymans
cash closing sale.
Hot water will take the sting from
sunburR; afterwards apply cold
cream.
The pestiferous fly and tantalizing
mosquito have begun to get in their
fine work.
The farmers are busy. The hay and
wheat harvest is making them hus-
tie. May it be profitable.
A special meeting of the Mogullians
is called for next Monday night to ar
range for the Fourth of July celebra-
ton.
1t is said that market money will go
almost twice as far in the hands Of a
woman as in those Of a man. Do you
believe it?
The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. Margaret Collins
Thursday evening, June cath at 7.30
o'clock. SECRETARY.
Friends of bridal couples will not be
allowed to throw rice at Pennsylvania,
Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
depots as rice kernel lodged in a
brakeman's ear, and delicate operation
was necessary to extract it.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Our Shoe Departments

Is filled with new and attractive
Spring and Summer Footwear.
The new shapes and colorings
in leather are with us at correct
prices. Ladies' Fine Shoes as
low as 81. Children's at % cents
per pair. From these we grad
ually grade our prices to the
finest work turned ont from our
city factories. Custom work a
speciality.
FANCY AND STAPLE GRO
CERIES delivered to all parts
of Clayton, Smyrna and Smyrna
Landing.
MEGEAR&SON
MAIN STREET, SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Strawberries shipments have been
over a week or two, though few have
been coming to the local market until
this week, but VIM. Keiser of Thorough
fare Neck, picked and carried by the
Van Solver on Monday, nineteen crates
to the Philadelphia market. His
ground, (from the reclaimed Cedar
Swamp is late, and he will doubtless
have other shipments this week. He
sells them himself and has been real
izing big prices.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Red raspberries have supplemented
the strawberries, at 8 cents aquart.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

The baccalaureate sermon TO the
graduating class Of the Smyrna High
School will be delivered by Rev. Geo.
w. Dame in st. Peters church, next
Sunday morning. The friends of ed
ucation are cordially invited to attend
this service. A special invitation is
hereby extended to the relatives and
personal friends of the members of the
graduating class.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
CARD.

The Freight Charges to and
from Smyrna and Philadelphia
by boat have always been mod
crate, and only sufficient for a
self-sustaining business. Believ-
ing the temporary cutting of rates
demOralizing to all business in
terests and having been assured
by the general public of its pat
rOnage, we have decided not to
cut our rates below what we
consider to be fair living figures.
A. E. JARDINE,
Sec'y and Treas,
The Philadelphia and Smyrna TranspOr.
tatiOn Company.
June %, 1897.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Prettyman will sell you his stock
and building, or rent you the store.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

w. M. Lewis has sold 81 Deering
Binders and Mowers this season.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

New potatoes are selling for 80 cents
a basket, and old ones for As.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

The Rev. Walter Il. Avery, Of Salisbury
district Is suffering from nervous prostra-
ti0n
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

George Grier Radcliffe, one Of the recent
graduates Of the law department Of the Un-
iyersity of Maryland, will practice in Sails
bury.
The Washington College base ball team
won this year for the fourth time in the
past five years the championship Of the
State
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

After viewing the Fourth of July
Parade, get dozen cabinets taken at
Cummings gallery, second floor over
post Office. It
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Those who failed to attend the Ster-
eOpticOn lecture of the Rev. j. G. d.
Hanna Mt the Opera House Monday
evening missed rare treat. 1t was a
high-toned, dignitied and eloquent dis
course. The first part of the program
consisted of the Stereoptican lecture:
"The Ups and Downs of Home Life, s"
illustrated by IS pictures with lovely
mechanical effects and supplemented
by eloquent thoughts by the lecturer.
The second part of the program on
sisted of a PhonOgraph Concert and
can be said was the finest ever given in
Smyrna. This wonderful talking ma
chine could be heard distinctly in all
parts of the Opera House and his Sc
lectiOns were of the most entertaining
character. We wish more could have
heard it, 1t was worth the price of ad-
mission to hear that alone, notwith-
standing the excellent lecture by Rev.
Hanna. The proceeds netted $40 for
the Ladies Aid Society of Jerman
Chapel. He will in ali probability ap-
pear again here in July.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Thomas f. Norris has been appointed
postmaster at Still Pond.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

There will be an increasing demand for
good kindergarten teachers in public and
private schools. Young women who love
little children will find the kindergarten a
pleasant and remunerative occupation
The Friends School, Wilmington Della
ware announced strong faculty in this de-
partment.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Effort is being made to organize a
Smyrna High School Alumni Associa-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

We are in receipt of the beautiful
catalogue issued by the Goldey Com
mercial College, which abounds in use
full information concerning that excel
lent institution. 1t is but an index of
the painstaking thought and labor he
always pnts in the college which so
popularity bears his name.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Terrible Acefdent.-It is a terrible acci-
dent to be burned or scalded: but the pain
and agony and the frightful disfigurements
can be quickly overcome without leaving a
scar by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive.
Clifton Il Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Next Saturday between the hours of
one and five o'clock is the time desig-
mated by law for the annual school
election. Considering the relation of
the public school to the community,
this is one of the most important cleo
tions we have. Commissioners are
elected for term of three years. The
members whose terms thus expire this
year are John H. Hoffecker and Geo.
NJ. Stevenson.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Comming's gallery will be open the
5th of July. +
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
REDUCED RATES TO SAN FRANCIscC
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD on
ACCOUNT OF CHRISTIAN En-
DEATOR CnNXENTInN

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces that, for the Christian
EndeavOr Convention to be held in
San Francisco July to y, it will sell
special tickets from all points on its
system at greatly reduced rates.
These tickets will be sold June % to
July ,, and will permit of stop over at
Denver and points West Returning,
passengers must reach original start
ing point not later than August Il,
1897.
For specific rates, conditions, and
full information apply to nearest ticket
agent.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

The astronomical season, known as
the summer sOlstice, occurred from the
Goth to the 22nd instants, when the sun
reached the furthest point north.
These days of this week are the long
est in the year and Summer now ac-
tually begins. At this season of the
year either frequent and heavy rains
or very hot weather is expected.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

The Soldiers Rally at Centennial NJ.
E. church, will come off next Sunday,
June 9th. Preaching at 10. 30 by the
pastor, Rev. J. H. Mason. Rev. J. w.
LankfOrd of Dover Station will preach
in the afternoon at o'clock, Rev. j.
X. Adams, the ex-pastor, is invited to
preach at night. A welcome is extend
ed to all.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

Cummings pictures excel. If you
don't believe it, visit his gallery on
9th of July.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

All persons who ride bicycles, both
Ladies and Gentlemen, youths and
children, are urgently requested to
take part in the parade on Monday
July the 5th next, and report to the
Rev. G. w. Dame before or by June
Goth. By order of the Executive Com
mittee.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23
Celebration at High School Campus

AZ 2So O'Clock in che afternoon. Oratiops ft6
minutes ~ eachl BY Medford II CahOOn. ESQ ~
Wilmington; Rev. Charles I. Stengle, OF Leiesle.
Worrail, Of North East. Nd. Singing Of Nationsi
Anthems by the school children and chor,ls n r
adult voices from Smyrna. Clayton ana vicinity
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

A iuvinile base ball nine from this
town crossed bats with a club at Mid
dletOwn last Friday and were defeated
in a five inning game by the score of
10 too.
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

The peculiar condition existing in
the Republican party of Union Repub-
licans and Regulars" has had the eff
feet of creating great deal of uncer-
tainly as to the Post office appointee,
viz: whether the choice shall come
from ninety-nine or one per cent. of
the party. The recent appointment of
Postmasters would indicate that the
selection would come from the ''Regu-
lers" or Higgins faction.
For this reason one of that number,
Mr.. ThOs. B. Megear, has annOuced
himself an applicant, and political con-
sideratiOns aside. would be fully endors-
ed as to qualifications and personal fit
ness. Ifthe present ntconditions continue
Mr.. Megear's appointment would meet
with general approval. 1t is a consid-
cradle while yet however until the ques-
ton is reached, Col. DUPONT stating that
he should not take up the case until
November, before which time he re-
marked, the condition of things might
be changed.
Policemen Garner and Jones, having
killed most all the stray dogs running at
large, have now turned their attention
to the enforcement of the Moore Bi-
cycle Ordinance. Every cyclist must
have a bell and at night a light must
be shown. No riding on pavements is
allowed with intOwn limits under any
circumstances and scorching is not
permissible. Any violation of these
rules will subject the cyclist to arrest,
with fine of $2OO for the first offense
and $500 for each subsequent. Po-
liceman Garner pulled in Geo. W.
COf, colored, last Wednesday night for
riding without lantern and Alderman
Baggs imposed the fine for first Of
fense
Smyrna times., 1897-06-23

o For A Tn HOUsANDs TONGUES TO
SING at the Fourth of July celebration!
Rehearsals at the Opera House for the
next two Friday evenings preceding
the event. Everybody come out and
let us make this the greatest chorus
ever given in Smyrna.