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Smyrna times., 1898-05-11
WILL AFFECT OUR FARMERS.
Interference to Business by Mines in Della
ware

Interference to Business by Mines In Della
ware.
War carries with it many disadvan-
tages and commerce naturally suffers.
This is shown in the dangers of coast
wise traffic, and consequent advances
in prices of goods formerly brought by
water, and now possibly transported
by rail. In the list, South Carolina
and Florida rocks, used in fertilizers,
are included, and probably the price
of acid phosphates will materially ad-
vance if war continues. We naturally
take more interest in what concerns
us as individuals and communities,
and the mining of the Delaware River
is going to affect the interests of this
section to a considerable degree, es-
pecially if in our fruit season our boats
can make but two trips each week and
these under circumstances that will af-
feet the quantities to be shipped.
The steamboat business is not of
such a profitable nature to afford any
losses and the fruit season is always
looked forward to as time to make suf-
ficient money to at least counterbal-
anee spring work, which is usuallydone
at loss. These conditions, if contin-
ued, will prove q serious drawback,
not only to the boat lines, but also to
the growers of fruit and produce.
This unfortunate state of affairs
coupled with the absolute refusal of
the Philadelphia grain elevators to re-
cieve any grain brought by water, will
work hardships and losses, not only ON
the farmers, but also on all transporta-
tion companies. What is best to do is
hard to tell, and as usual, the farmer
stands in the breach. He will proba-
bly, have to sell his grain for less
money, and probably those remote
from railroad, will have haul to it at an
extra expense of from two to five cents
bushel, while the growers of fruit
will be similarly situated on four
days of each week and will probably
be obliged to pay men and have fewer
privileges than if shipping by water.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

AMID all the excitment of these times,
the Delaware Legislature is still con-
tinuing in session, adding expense to
the state with hardly any profitable
returns. Adjournment is not in sight
and the wishes of the people in respect
to this seems to be continually ig-
nnred
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The approach of Decoration Dav is
causing some active interest on the
part of Hancock Post, No. 30, G. A. r.
Committees have been formed to make
arrangements for another occasion like
as they gave last year. On Sunday
evening, May Goth, the Post will at
tend the Presbyterian church in a body
to hear a sermon delivered by Rev. j.
l.. Estlin, ID. ID. The next day ''Dec-
Grafton Day." they will devote almost
entirely to G.. A. r. observances.
They will visit the graves in the morn
ing, and in the afternoon they propose
to have public speaking on the School
House green. MedfOrd H. Cahoon
Esq, of Wilmington and other local
talent will be invited to speak. The
Post, "a in number, expect the Sons
OF Veterans to march with them. 1t is
to be hoped that the citizens will pre-
pare for the day and decorate the
graves in our cemeteries, and float old
glory from their residences. There
should be united interest on the part
OF the Post and the people to make the
day memorable one.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

In the afternoon the session was
opened with most excellent paper
: Notes OF Pharmacy While in a Foreign
Land, read by +. w. Fem, of VIII
mlngton The association then set
tied down to the dispensing of import
ant business.which had to be transac-
ted before the adjournment. A bill of
500 was presented by the entertainment
committee, allowed and referred TO the
Executive Committee.
At the request of Messrs. u. James
Belt and N. b. Danforth, Wilmington,
was chosen as the next meeting place,
the association voting to go there
unanimously,
On the recommendation of Thomas
Hammersley of Milford, u. James
Belt, Wilmington, and e. l.. Clark,
Dover, the Nominating Committee ap-
pointed by the chair, the following
names were submitted for the Cover
nor to make a selection to fill the
vacancy in the State Board of Pharma-
cy caused by the expired term of J.
IT, Challenger, Owen @. Spear, and J.
Harvey Spruance.
On the recommendation of the same
committee, the Association elected nm
animously the following officers for
the ensuing year:
President, j. M. Harvey of Will
mington; Vice-Presdeut, for New Cas-
tie county, +. e. Gallagher of VIII
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11
Delaware & Chesapeake Ra'v3

Broad Street Station. Philadqhl.
April q, lsg
The Annual Meeting Of the S..
holders of this Company. and AN "
tion for Directors and Officers ta ca. ".
for the ensuing year, will be lej
the office Of the Company in Fa.,.
Md, on Wednesday, the 18th dor
May, 1893, at 11.15 A. NJ
ROBT. H. CROFT. Secretarr
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The Post Office Department at Wash
carrying the mails to and from the
Smyrna Depot and the Post Office, to
w. China Potts, the lowest bidder. He
began his duties in this direction this
morning, and succeeded w. J. Dough-
ten, whose term has just expired. The
original contract last year was given
to Joseph r. Cummins, and when Mr..
DOughten bought his business, he has
since been filling Mr.. Cummins' un-
expired term. W. China Potts has
been in the hack business ever since
the death of Richard Brown.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

81 would not be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for its weight in
gold, writes d. j. Jones, of Holland
Va. My wife was troubled with q
cough for nearly two years. / tried
various patentremedies, besides various
prescriptions from physicians. ali Of
which did no good. l was at last nor
suaded to try a bottle of Chamberia;n's
Cough Remedy, which promtlv. re.
heyed the cough. The second hottie
effected a complete cure" The 95 and
o. . p cent bottles are for sale by Clifton
Y Raymond, Smyrna. ~ WI
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. Il
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Joseph c. Robinson, Joshua Boyd,
Thomas Kirby, J. w. Denney and w.
NJ. Bell, have been appointed Fence
Viewers for Duck Greek Hundred.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

j. P. Hudson has the best pump for
the least money. An elegant bargain
for you. Also. builders lime and hair
at popular prices. 4
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

John G. Stockly is making some i'm
provement to his property on Main
street recently in tenure of the Misses
Beck. The front is being raised and
new sills are being put in.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

1t is reported that the colored citi-
zens will meet at Townsend this even
ing, for the purpose of organizing a
regiment of volunteers. 1t is stated
that they will try to have a complete
regiment in the course of ten DAYS.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11
WANTED.

Department. ''' Ooo
W. f. HALL 4 son
Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The Stars and Stripes, after lapse
of considerable time, is again floating
over the school house. Long may she
wave.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The Circle of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Miss Annie Mid
dletOn, Thursday evening, May 18th
at 730. SEC'Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

By coming in contact with a barb
wire fence while running around in
field, a valuable horse of William Arm
strong, near town, had its body badly
lacerated Monday morning.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Two ladies Bicycles for rent or sell
cheap, $40 and $15. Inquire of DIR. G.
o. SwINNEY. 70
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

For strawberry, vanilla and chocolate
ice cream, frozen custard and orange
ice, go to Stevenson's, Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

DIR. J. r. McCausland was the third
man to be mustered into the regular
United States service. He had been
appointed by Governor Tunnel, and
passed his examination for surgeon of
the National Guards of Delaware last
week. Since then he has been doing
active duty at Scamp Tunnell'' in as
sisting in the rigid examination of raw
recruits. He was in this town Mon
day endeavoring to create an interest
among the young fellows to enlist in
the services OF their country. He sue
ceeded in getting several names and
hopes, that with the aid of Clayton to
get at least company from the two
towns. He will be back tomorrow
with a mastering officer. He speaks
very encOuragingly of the work being
done and thinks Delaware will put up
very strong and hardy regiment. He
was assisted in his work here by Capt.
Rogers.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The Local Preachers meeting at
Middletown, Del, has been postponed
until Friday, May 27th.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The oft quoted saying that "war
times make business good, does not
seem to apply much to Smyrna during
the present crisis. Flour has advanced
in price, very materially, meat Is much
higher, and other necessaries of life
have advanced accordingly. The far
mers, unfortunately, sold their grain
before the present rise, and but very
few will reap the benefit of the present
high prices. With the advance of the
necessaries of life, money seems just
as scarce, collections, if anything,
poorer, and wages without an increase.
1t is to be hoped that the fruit crop
will better the condition of things, and
the farmers may get good prices
throughout the season.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Geo. NJ. Stevenson has ordered his
last barrel of oysters for this season.
He will have enough to last the rest
OF the week and then the oyster season
in Smyrna will close for the summer.
These delicious bivalves will not be in
the market any more until fall.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

There was a light frost early Mon
day morning, but it is not thought to
have done any damage. Had the wind
died down during Sunday night the
frost would have been much heavier
and consequently very damaging to the
fruit.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The ?. w. 4 B. Railroad Co.. have
sSld S the machinery of the Delmaryia
rrhosphote works, to e. L. Jones &
90, OF Dover. The building will he
torn down in short time -
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

1lethONcs ufttA Wtlt tNUcTtcQ lOfcG (kOtn StQnL
To lead Us l0ih a gentle hand
Into the land Of the great DepGrted.
Into the silent land.
This mysterious herald. unannouneed but di-
vinely commissioned, has called suddenly from
her place in our midst one whom the Twentieth h
bers
ThOughtfully and respectfully il psuses in tn o
midst OF its varied interests to acknowledge a
deep regret that there is one vacant place in its
mel. n!e.Iloershlp, and to express fervent sympathy
with those who must hereafter hold in their
hearts only the broken threads of kindred ties
Inc associations of Mrs. Laura j. Halls whole
NE have been centered in this community Y.
Identified, since her girlhood with the Metho-
dist church, the same bright spirit of happiness
that characterized her childhood made her re-
lglous life earnest and faithful. She was kind
ana quiet in disposition, and those who knew
her best appreciated her most. To her friends,
the memory of her life, its patience, its meek
ness and its purity, will linger like the sweet
perfume of the beautiful flowers that just now
are displaying their beauty everywhere about
us; and the loved ones whom she has lett be-
hind and for whose comfort and happiness she
devoted her life may confidently expect to meet
her IN the sweet by and by.
The s1geetness Of Death
"H must be slOeet, o thou our dead TO lie
With hands that folded are from every task;
Sealed tOith the seat Of the Great Mystery
The lips that nothing Gnsiger, nothing ask,
The lifelong struggle ended: ended quite
The tsedriness Of patience and Of pain,
And the eyes closed 10 open not again
on desOldte ddlOn or dredriness Of night
"H must be slUeei 10 slumber and fOrget.
To hare the poor tired heart 90 still at last
Done t0ih all yedrHiRg done with all regret.
Doubt, fear, hope SorTOlg, all forever paSt:
Past all the hours, or SlO1O Of iCinO or feef
70 must be sleeet! IL must be very stoeet -
To Rest:
Until the day break and the
ShGdotVs fee GiVdy."
Signed by the Committee.
KATE E. SMlTHERs.
MARY HUDSON,
cr,rr,,, n, ~. -. MARY ANTHONY.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The young men of the Americus
Club decided at a business meeting on
Monday night to have the club-room
renovated, and the walls improved
with a neat design of felt paper. The
old pictures of the club will be dis
posed of, and in their places will be
hung much finer ones. New sash cur
tains, blinds, and other things will be
gotten to match. The Club hopes to
make the room much more inviting
than it has ever been.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The Golden Eagles expect Sister
Miller, State Organizer of Delaware,
to be in Smyrna next Tuesday at Z 80
P. NJ, May 18th, to institute Ladies'
Temple X. G. E. Twenty-Five ladies
already have given their names as
charter members. All interested in
beneficial lodge for women are cor
daily invited to be present and join
the Temple next Tuesday evening at
Eagle Hail.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

''Florence, Del, that "wide awake"
village in Raymond's Neck, is to have
a grocery store. Frank Reimen is to
be the "JOhn Wanamaker" of the viii
lage. He is now getting in his supply
of groceries, &c, and expects to be
open for business in a few days. The
grocery store and post office will be
combined
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

An extra effort is being made to
strengthen the Junior Christian En-
deavOr Society. There is field for
such an organization and several new
innovations in the conducting of such
an organization may be added in the
near future There will be new song
books purchased by the society. Those
who have it in charge will endeavor to
make it as interesting for the young
folks as possible.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The heavy rains of last week have
prevented work at the tile yard of
Messrs. Cosgriff & Beck. This firm
have splendid prospect for orders this
season, and unless prevented by bad
weather there will be much activity at
the yard.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Miss Arie Hynson in addition to
teaching music lessons, has opened a
department in her fathers jewelry
store where she keeps on hand lot
of the latest and most popular music.
This is something that Smyrna has
been needing. All orders left there
will doubtless receive prompt atten-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Sunday was a cold and disagreeable
day, consequent to the eastern storm
which had been raging for several days
previous. Notwithstanding this fact
the church goers turned out exceed
ingly well. At the Methodist church,
the evening service especially being
crowded. Pastor G. A. Hill had full
day of it, giving two strong and vigor-
Gus sermons in addition to leading the
the Young Peoples Meeting at their
twilight service.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

For committing assault and battery
upon w. H. Ryan on last Thursday,
Carl Wick was arraigned before Al
derman W. B. Collins to answer the
charge. He was found guilty and
fined with costs 50. so, which he paid.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

J. Edw. DeFord makes announce
ment in this weeks issue that is of
special interest to the women. He has
the latest styles and qualities of dress
goods, &C., in all the popular shades of
the season. Read what his interest
ing advertisement has to say, and don't
stop here, but go inside of his store.
There you will find the true poetry of
summer styles and fabrics. There you
will ind prices that will surprise you.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11
The SMYRNA TIMES.

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The residents on the western end of
Commerce street are gratifed to see
the payment of the J. r. Wilson prop
erty, situated between the Presbyter-
ian Manse and Edward Mcdowell.
raised to grade. The work was com.
menced yesterday morning by the
Street Committee of the Town of
Smyrna. This has been one of the
worst places on that side of Commerce.
street and of a dark night has been
rather dangerous. When this is com
pleted, it will make an even grade all
the way long.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Tschudy & Cats are now preparing
to interest the fruit grower. They
have just received 10000 strawberry
baskets which are now ready for sale.
They are making their own crates and
have the material to put up $500.
Their mill is undergoing preparations
necessary for starting the manufacture
of peach baskets. They hope to be
ready i'll the course of a week or so to
start up with full force.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

This is the season of the year when
you need your strawberry checks. Why
not give your order in early so as to be
ready before the picking time. The
TIMES Office is especially equipped for
such work and you can get cheaper
and better work here than anywhere
else. Leave your order at the TINES
office, next door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank. 1t will receive prompt
attention.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

The different Sunday Schools in and
about town are preparing for Children's
Day. This is always an important Oc-
casion with, and each year there seems
to be a more united interest than the
previous year. The Presbyterian Sun
day School will hold their exercises on
May Goth. The Methodist and Jerman
Chapel will probably come off as usual,
during the first and second week in
June.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Carpenters were put to work at Wood
land Beach on Monday to make ready
for the coming season. Mr.. Mott,
proprietor, came over from New Jer-
sey, and is giving his personal atten-
tiOn to the work being done. The
hotel, Pavilion, and pier are under
going repairs, and it is thought that
many important changes will take
place before the men are through
work.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

About twenty Mogullians of Mizpah
Conclave No. 165 donned their mas
querade attire and to the beating Of
drums and glittering fame of red torch
lights, marched to the home of E. Mar
riott Fowler and bride on Wednesday
night last, and gave him callithump-
ian serenade. They we're invited into
the "barn," as the groom expressed it,
and fed on ''fodder and oats" But
hardly so bad as this, for they were
given a cordial reception by the bride
and groom, and treated to a pleasant
repast. The evening was one Ofespec-
ial enjoyment all the way through.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11
Ia Memory OF Mrs. William E. Hall.

- The following resolutions were adopted by the
twentieth Century Club b, at their last meeting:
" Into the silent land
Al 1UhO shall lead as thitherf"
The nttdest herald by our fate 0loied-
BeckOns and tOith iRUerted torch doth stand
To lead as I0ih gentle hand
Into the land Of the great DepGrted,
Into the silent land
Smyrna times., 1898-05-11

Vocal Duet, Mrs. Aubrey Vandever and
Mrs. Frank Reynolds.
Home Pleasures" Miss Annie Middleton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17
FRIDAY. JUNE II. 1898.
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION

rs
FROM present indications II ,e,.,n
auifa r~ehupIe that the Newlands res
,outlon providing for the annexation ~
the Hawaiian Islands, or some moain.
II cation of the measure vii, VIM a.,
legislative gauntlet and LEI H.. is,,,,
OF The Pacific into the United States
- - As the policy of the American gov
eminent Lht TO hold the Philippine Islands
# t1 1 20 enter upon n policy OF territorial
.taggfandiZemcnt.s the annexation az
e HaWall Is a logical and natural ont
come or that policy. This step. how
ever. Is such a radical departure fro,,
4 the generally accepted theories ana
y principles which have prevailed since
the establishment OF the worlds great-
y es1 republic, that the question should
De most earnestly ana honestly consid
ered before the country is placed on
record in the matter
very important consideration
ana one which should engage the at |
tention Of every man who has voice
in the final settlement OF the matter
is the effect that annexation and the |
retention of the philippines (the two !
propositions naturally go together) !
the corAtry. Such course would ne !
ceaearily mean an immense increase In |
The army and navy of the United States. |
In the light OF the experience OF the
past few weeks. however. this will |
hardly appeal to a majority OF the |
American people as an argument
against annexation.
II majority OF the members of the
legislative branch OF the government
decide that the game is worth the
candle" those who believe differently
VIII simply have to submit and as pa
triotic citizens Of the country. hope
that time may show their fears to be
base1ess.
There Is some consolation in the fact
that the proposition will be considered
on it's merits and VIII not go in as
rider on some other bill OF import
ance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17

s$lf the spirit manifested under the
; s5nf7uence OF Phoebus "red-eye" is
criterion the Maryland volunteers and
.8$slIls regulars at Fort Monroe should be
AT Guantanamo instead OF at peace
ss9ul Old Point Comfort.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17

We presume that our o-spanish
I friends Will not point to the 1nangling
b process used by Blancos followers at
Guantanamo as an evidence of that
1 high toned chiyalry and gentlemanli-
ness which is supposed to reach its
highest perfection in the Spanish char
acter
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17

Now that France has a real drst r
class Cabinet crisis on its hands IN /.
Ter 1eTnafsonal politics in Europe are be-
/ Sanning to resume their old familiar
looks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17
Nero Fiddled
While Rome Burned

because he had policy
or insurance in his safe and knew he
was protected. Don't be indifferent to
the advantages of insuring now. Don't
say 1t VIII do just as well next week or
next month. The fire that is never 90
ing TO touch your place may occur to-
moro" and them. A policy
G COS, very ltte and it's worth much
we represent the best companies
soivent. liberal and prompt Let ia
supply you with further information
MARYE & BOYNTON,
K Room No. l, Braxton Building.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17
To the Public.

This is to give notice that the firm OF
s. Lucas &: Son. Bacon's Castle. Va.
has this day been dissolved by mutua;
consent. al! persons indebted unto the
said firm Will pay w. G. Lucas the
same.
(Signed, .. SILAS LUCAS,
June Is. 1898. w. G.. LUCAS.
To the Public:
The business heretofore conducted
under the name of S. Lucas 4 Son will
be conducted under the name and
style Of w. G. Lucas. continuance
OF your patronage is desired
Respectfully, w. G. LUCAS.
juliet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17

The war has been on in earnest for
nearly s,lessliy two months. but. strange to
say. your Uncle Nelse A. Niles has not
4yet potted single Spaniard.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17

Premier Sagasta's declaration that
the Spanish Capinet is not re-
sponsible for Cervera's tactics" comes
TOO close on the heels of the congrat-
\ nlatory message sent to the Admiral
20 bamboozlc many persons.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17

Hawaii is one-third OF the way in
s Washington Post.
Yes. and its most dangerous third is
right ahead OF it. The home stretch
& VIII be an easy matter If the Sena-
tors do not talk the proposition to
Sdeath
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-06-17
New Summer Resort.
THE BUCKRoE BEACH HOTEL

Is situated on Hampton Roads In
sight Of Fort Monroe, where electric
cars meet incoming and outgoing
steamers. This delightful summer re-
sort will be m.
OPENED MAY 2, 1898.
The hotel has been enlarged. Per-
tect sanitary condition and plumbing.
Bathing is unexceNed. Fishing and
boating unrtvalled. No malaria. The
cool breezes of the Atlantic. Electric
cars every is minutes for Fort Monroe,
Hampton and Newport News. No liu-
uers sold or gambling permitted. Pic
mic parties allowed the use Of the
mammoth Pavilion during the day.
Gsic every night except Sunday.
For terms apply to
CHARLES II. HEWINS. Manager,
Buck Roe Beach Hotel,
Hampton. Va
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