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Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
Death Of Miss Mary Peterson

Miss Mary Peterson who grew M
here and had been a resident of Smvrna
the most of her life, and only three
months ago went to the Aims House.
died there ON Thursday and was
brought here for interment on Satur-
day, the remains being placed in the
old M. E. Cemetery, where the mem
bers of her family repose. She was
the daughter of Israel Peterson. who
in his day was an active citizen of
Smyrna in both church and business
affairs. The death of her parents left
her alone the in world, and to take
care of herself proved anything but
an easy task, and her individuality
made it difficult for others to perform
the real promptings of Christian benef-
lcence. Had she been cast in a differ
ent mould, and for which perhaps she
was more to be commiserated than
blamed, her path through life might
nave had more of both sunshine and
flowers. She had been tho special care
Tor number of years of the Benevo-
lent Society, who were nearly all pres
ent at the Methodist church where the
body was first carried, and where thew
engaged in prayer service, before the
Rev. Adam Stengle performed the last
service at the grave. Three score and
ten is the allotted time of life, but hers
had run past the forescore, being SO
years old when she died.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
Arc Lights Removed.

The streets of the town are now
lighted with incandescent lights and
from all sides we hear expressions OF
approval. Surely the way the light is
now diffused, the streets are bette,
lighted than they have ever been. Dur.
ing the past week, Chairman of the
Electric Light Committee H. s. An.
th0ny and Engineer in Chief ]. H.
Wilson have been busy making the
change to compl y with the order of the
Town Council. They were somewhat
delayed by the late arrival of some of
the material needed When all the
proper connections had been received
there was quick work on the part of
the above to carry the new system into
effect and on Saturday evening last
the experiment was made very satis-
factory throughout the town, when all
but four of the arc lights where taken
OIL and substituted by 80 C. p. lamps.
While many miss the white brilliancv
OF the arc lights, there is very little OBJ
lection raised when it is considered
how much better the streets are lighted
under the new system with the adj
dltional feature of having them burn
all night long. Besides this the saw
ing to the town is no small item. Mr..
II. $. Anthony deserves praise for in
huencing the change. He has had the
matter at heart for some time and to
him alone lis due the new and splendid
system of lighting our town.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
Go to Cnmmins' for first class meat
and lamb this week. T

Go to Cnmmins' for first class meat
and lamb this week. IT
The Dramatic Association of Kenton,
will give ga Rival by Request" at Mil
lingtOn, Md, tomorrow evening.
Members of Stars and Stripes COun-
Gil No. 26, o. U. A. NJ, will hold an
important meeting tomorrow, Thurs
day evening.
The property of G. B. Taylor on
south Main street which was advertised
to give a clear title was bought at
sherifrs sale last Saturday by Miss c..
w. Beckett.
VIM. j. DOghten has had his hack.
which he runs to the depot, repainted,
upholstered, and repaired generally,
and it now presents a nice appearance.
FAIRIES & Howard did the work.
Mr.. E. Harry Beck has been ap-
pointed by Governor Tunnel Notary
Public for the real estate firm of Cos
griff Il Beck. This appointment was
made to fill the vacancy occaisoned by
the resignation of Mr.. B. A. Hazel, a
former member of the firm.
1t looked like a strange sight last
week to see wagons carrying wheat
from the Landing to the cars at
Smyrna Station, making somewhat
of a procession as they passed through
the town. This was a necessity placed
on Mr.. A. E. Jardine who had
some 1000 bushels of wheat to 90
on the boat, because the elevator will
take wheat now, only from the cars.
Curtis E. Davis, Grand Master
Workman of the State of Delaware. in
stalled the officers of Mizpah Lodge
No IS. A. O. U. W, of this town on
Monday evening last. After the in
stallatiOn he delivered an address to
the members and speeches were made
by Joseph E. Carter, J. Ed Hoffecker
and others. Edwin c. FAIRIES on be-
half of the lodge presented a Past
Master jewel to the retiring Master
Workman, Jacob B. Counselman.
After the lodge work had been com
pleted, the lodge and visiting members
repaired to Geo. NJ. Stevenson's ice
cream saloon, where oysters, coffee,
cigars &c, were served amid mirth and
pleasure. This lodge is one of the
most progressive lodges within the
jurisdiction of Delaware. We have
published the list of officers in prev
iOus issue of the TINES and we will not
repeat.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
BIG FIRE IN cHESWOLD.
Owed $4,000 Worth Of Property Goes Up in
Flames.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times
About four and a half o'clock Tues
day morning, Mr. A. q. Disch was
aroused from sleep as he supposed by
a kicking horse, when he found the
store house of Z. F. Moore. occupied
by ID. H. BOyce, joining close up to
his dwelling enveloped in flames. He
at once made effort to arouse Mrs. L.
+. Moore, daughter and Miss Rebecca
Moore, quietly sleeping in their home
joining the fire on the other side and
also to sound the general alarm. In a
twlnkllng, Mr.. Dische's home was
ablaze and help had not yet arrived.
Help did arrive however as soon as it
was possible to awaken from sound
slumber, to find that three buildings in
the centre Of the town must 90, that
the situation was critical and the town
III peril. Having no fire apparatus
with which to fight fire, the people
were willing and anxious to do any
thing, but being in state of panic,
all efforts to effect any organized plan,
was unavailing. The buildings of
w. F. Collins large store with twelve
foot alley between and that of a
stable i'll the rear of I. F. Moores S
burning dwelling of less distance,
either of which if taken afire would
have at least swept the centre and
larger portion of Cheswold Dover
was telephoned for help, but replied
that having to depend on wells for
water, they could do nothing. While
IN this blue stage of the greatest fight
against flames CheswOld has ever ex-
perlenced, the gO-as- you-please fight
with ladders, wet carpets and blankets
and buckets of water went on with
vlgor, and flames upon the nearest
buildings were again put out until sub
dued. Its a marvel and IL credit to our
people. The streets were well filled up
with goods and furniture from w. F.
Collins store. Mr.. T. T. Moore. DR..
Smith, w. S. Scarborough and few
others were also preparing and pack
ing for turnout.
The origin Of the fire is supposed to
have been caused by defective hue
in BOyce & Co., store. On the con
trary some are inclined to think it was
lncendiary. The truth of the origin
will hardly be known and all that re-
mains to tell the story is one of the
greatest clamities that has ever visited
Cheswold.
The following are the losers: A. @.
Disch, nearly all his furniture, clothes.
beef shamble tools, &c, with no insur-
ance. Much sympathy is extended to
him and he is being aided by the peo-
pie of Cheswold, $50 being already
subscribed. He has rented room of
VIM. f. Collins to reopen business.
VIM. j. Phillips had an insurance of
5000 on the dwelling occupied by Mr..
Dlsch, the value Of which was placed
at $1,000. BOyce & Co. lad an insur-
ance on their stock of goods of 81 900,
valued at $500 to $4,000. T. F. Moore
had an insurance of 5000 on the store
occupied by Mr. Bovce. He had an
insurance on his own dwelling adloin-
ing of 5000, valued at $500. The total
loss is about $4,000, on which there
was an insurance of $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

THE conviction and punishment of
Dreyfus, who is a Hebrew, and the
failure to convict Esterhazy, charged
likewise with selling or conveying
news to the enemies of France, has
raised an intense state of feeling
throughout France against the Jews.
This was caused largely by the severe
attack of Emil Zola, the great novelist,
who is of Jewish descent, charging
rotteness in the French army, and
challenging them to trial before the
assize. He has been placed under ar
rest, and is said to have his proofs in
hand. In the meantime riots have Oc-
Cured in Paris and most of the cities
of France headed by students, in which
Jewish places of business and resi-
dences have been attacked. The trial
of Zola will begin FEBRUARY eth. In
the meantime the riotOus feeling seems
to be spreading.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
RaymOnd's Corner and the Marsh-Rab-
bit Supper.-A Renaissance.

For the Smyrna Times.
In a late visit to Smyrna, I was i'm
pressed with its many improvements
and additions since my residence there.
nearly forty years ago -Raymond's
corner being quite prominent among
the improvements. could but admire
the new building, though greatly
missed the old structure, which was
spacious and imposing in its day, ade-
quate for its prosperous business, and
the scene of many pleasant hours.
Mr.. James L. Bewley, in the early sos
occupied the store, and it was highly
entertaining and instructive to hear
him and such gentlemen as Messrs.
John Mustard, Samuel Cats, Avres
Stockly, John VanGasken, Col. Dan
iel Cummins, Dr. S. NJ. Fisler, John
H.VOshell, Capt. Peter Carr, William
B. Collins, Col George Davis, David
Stevenson, Capt. Augustus Scout, J. H.
Bewley, VIM. NJ. Bell, ex-Gov. William
Temple, Joseph Hoffecker, VIM. r.
CahoOn, Joseph Carrow, Eben Cloak.
Joseph Reynolds John NJ. Dennipg
William Wilds, Alex FAIRIES and other
townsmen Of experience and promi-
nence, discuss, from time, the varions
topics of the day. And. after the
early hours of the evening, it was pra-
clous III these ''men of affairs to 90 TO
their peaceful homes and give place TO
the "bOys." On one of these occasions
! remember, there was on the tapis q
supper of ''marsh rabbit" It was
new to me, and, being invited to do SO.
| was pleased with the prospect of en-
Joylng dish such as it was represented
to be. In due time, after the store was
duly closed, to all appearances. this
delcacy, with other viands, was spread
on an imprOyised table, and the com
pany, including myself, being freely
helped, ate and pronounced it good
1t was good, and we were in biob
spirits happy as the king whose wife
had tested on ''bread and honey
might have so continued had we NOT
early learned that the dainty dish"
upon which we had feasted was famil-
larly known as "muskratl" Then
there was, i'll medical parlance. a ..re-
action was sick-sick enough TO
call i'll DR.. Dwight and as woe-beoona
as our late COnsul-General at Samoa
who having been invited to a supper at
that place, was given a savory stew. of
which he partook freely and enioved
till IN little while it was given him 10
know that he had been luxuriating on
'stewed puppy, which was popular
dlsh with the natives. This gentle
man Will long remember his entertain
ment at Samoa, and | will not soon
forget Raymond's Corner and the
''marsh rabbit"
The supper at Smyrna was also given
by native a clerk in the store at
that time, and at present an old and
respected resident of the town-CoI
Geo. H. Raymond.
Strange!-I cannot now distinctly
remember the names of the young men
IN attendance, but presume that Robert
Denney, Horace Spruance, Jas. P.
Hotfecker, Harry Shermer. William
l. Tschudy, William d. Savin. John
Ed Collins, Edward Hall. John Stock
~, Geo. n. HAZEL, Isaac English, J.
T. Lattomus, Dewitt Walker, and Ed
mund Webb, or a majority Of them
We're the guests.
They survived, | am glad to say-all
OF them, at least for time-and sew
eral are yet alive. May the Lord be
praised. n. WATKINS.
Washington, D. C. Jan. ii. '9s.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

The trouble in the last Legislature
ofDelaware, finally adjourning without
choosing a senator, led to a great d eal
OF local trouble, to say nothing of its
effect nationally. In Ohio where the
scenes were more turbulent, Hanna
pulled through, but in a way damaging
which he would not like to repeat.
causing him to remark to Senator For
aker when he returned to Washington:
Things are in terrible shape in Ohio.
We must get together somehow and
fix up some harmony" And Mr..
Depew told the Republican Club of
New York last week: "The differences
IN our party are more acute and intense
than they have been for a quarter of a
century. They found expression at
the polls in the last election. and are
rapidly eliminating in hostile argani-
zations."
In Maryland the Legislature has
been going through equally distracting
scenes IN regard to the choice of a
Senator, and the public mind is com
ing to the opinion that all senators
should be elected by the direct vote of
the people. There is joint resolution
IN both Houses of Congress providing
for an amendment of the Constitution
SO as to elect Senators by direct vote.
II this resolution should be passed
there is little doubt that it would be
speedily ratified by a suficientnumber
of States. There would be an end then
OF the scandals which have so frequent
ly attended the election of United
States Senators, and also of the more or
less successful attempts of corruption
to thwart the popular will.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
PUBLIC SALES.

Tuesday, Feb. 1. - Stock. Farmine
implements, &c, of G. w. Reed. oI
the "POwell farm" near Thomas
Corner, at 10 o'clock IL. m. John
Il. Seemans, Auctioneer.
Thursday, Feb. Stock, FARMING
Implements, &c, of L. Il. Davis,
near Clayton, at 10 o'clock. a. m,
b. V. Weldon, Auc.
Saturday, Feb. 12.-Stock, FARMING
Implements, &c, of Samuel J. Cole
at the stable yard of the Transporta.
tlon Co, this town, at O'Clock p. NJ.
b. V. Weldon, Auc
Monday, Feb. 14th, Stock. Farmino
Implements, &c, of J. p. Carey,
near CheswOld. b. V. Weldon. Anc
Tuesday, Feb. 10. Stock. Farming o
Implements, &c, of G. S. Moffeff
on the ''ROthwell farm" at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. b. V. Weldon, Auc.
Wednesday, Feb. 1G.-Stock Farmine q,
Implements, &c, on the farm of
Theo. W. Cavender, near Smvrno
at 10 O'Clock a. m. b. V. Weldon
Auctioneer. "e'''oi'
Wednesday, Feb. 23-Thomas Covon
der, Stock, Farming Implements
&c., on the State road, lust above
Duck Greek, at 10 o'clock a. m. r
v Weldon, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

The Teller resolution which can only
have the force of a resolution and not
an act of Congress, is thus referred to
in the regular letter of Messrs. Ham
bletOn Il Co., of Baltimore:
While the Teller resolution to pay
the interest ON the government
bonds in silver-which was favorably
reported by the finance committee of
the Senate, is a shame and disgrace to
the nation and people, we consider it
not an unmiXed evil, as it may arouse
those members and leaders of the Re
publican party who do not consider it
necessary or desirable to press the sub
Ject of currency reform, from the FOOLS
paradise in which they are residing.
We are glad to know that the silver
men will force the fighting, and hope
this disgraceful resolution will not
only be freely and fully discussed, but
that 1t will be pressed to a vote so that
the position of all may be disclosed.
The bringing forward of this resolu-
tlon just at this time was very bad pol
ltics on the part of the silver men. as it
will compel the Republican admins
tratlOn and the sOund-mOney men in
Congress to make an open and vigor-
Gus fight for the credit of the nation
and honor and welfare of the people,"
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

IHE fact was noted last week that
the Legislature after few hours ses-
sion had adjourned to this week to give
the commission of attorneys appointed
Tor finding out the changes made nee
essary by the new constitution, time to
put their work in legal shape. This
may take several weeks. 1t is pre-
snmahle. however, that part of this
.l be ready soon, but how much
for the Legislation to act upon. is not
known.
As each change of the present law is
reached the committee to whom the
bill will go when it is referred bv the
House or Senate will be called in bv
the commission in order that the views
of the members Of that committee NAV
be obtained. In this way any clash
between the members of the Legisla.
ture and the members of the legal com
mission will be avoided.
All indications point to a lono SOS
sion, and the members themselves
speak of April as the probable time of
adJourning. 1t is a very pleasant thing
to be drawing $500 per day or S21 90
per week, whether they are there or
not, but it will foot up a clever bill for
the tax payer. The legal men who do
the work are expected to charge for it.
and should not be hampered in time
The question is, what will the Legisla-
ture do in the meantime? The Iader
thus states the case:
Are they to come to Dover evarv
Monday morning, adjourn on Tnas,
day evening until the following Mon
day morning at ten O'Clock. and draw
pay for a full weeks work? This is a
question for every thinking tax paver
that is in the State of Delaware to
answer for himself. Or wouId n NOT
be better for them to adjourn for six
weeks or two months, during which
time the committee could have com
pleted Its labors, and the work of mass
ing upon what has been done could 90
on without interruption. This nm
necessary delay is of equal Importance
TO the citizens of this State. Probable
some one will say general legislative
work can be taken up. Have not the
people been able to procure all the leg
lslatiOn necessary at the biennial ses-
sion without having to resort to this
one, and beside, the Legislature will
be with us again next winter at which
time they Will have their bills acted
upon. If this can be done at the reg
ular sessions why should unnecessary
expense be incurred by keeping the
members here when the time necessary
for them to be in session could be very
much shortened. Let the members Of
the Legislature consider this before
saddling this outrage upon the State.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
CHESWOLD.
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers to Address the Ches,
void W.C.U.

! Special Correspondence to the Times
CHEswOLD, Jan. 25. - Mrs. X. E.
Smithers, of Smyrna, president of the
Kent County W. c. T. u, will visit
an address our local Union Thursday
evening next, 9th inst. The public is
cordially invited. Further we can add
that those who will be present % hear
Mrs Smithers will likely never regret
it.
Rev. J. W. Fogle will be absent
next Sunday to preach and administer
the sacrament of the Lords Supper,
for Rev. William Hirons. The pulpits
of Cheswold and Bethel will he sup
piled by Rev. Hirons or some one of
his appointing.
Personal: Miss Belle Moore is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. DIR. J. w. Pleas-
anton, of Milford Mr.. p. L. Barcus,
Sr., IS making some changes in the in
terror of his home, which enlarges his
sitting room and adds greatly to the
convenience of the apartments.
seph Downs is visiting in Camden. n.
J.-Mrs. James Brown is entertaining
her brother, Mr.. Harry Conley. of
Kent Island. Miss Ethel Bernard is
entertaining Miss Ethel TAYLOR. of
Mludletown. REX.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
In OldOn Tinnns

People overlooked the Importance OF
permanently beneficial effects and were
SATISFIED with transient action; but now
that 1t is generally known that Svrup
OF Figs will permanently overcome
habltual constipation, well-informed
people will not buy other laxaties.
which act for a time, but finally iniure
the system. Buy the genuine. made
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
Valuable Properly
FOR SALE.

3S4 acres all in cultivation. nicely 10.
Gated, two miles from two Railroad d
stations.
Good room Dwelling, large Barn,
ice house, hen house, corn crib, insured
Tor $14OO; 3 acres in strawberries, new
patch; acre in strawberries, old patch;
8 acres of blackberries, bearing; y
acres of red raspberries, good apple
orchard, about so trees; cherry trees
and 10 plum trees.
3 Tenement Houses rooms each
which rent for $1S. 90 per year.
This is beautiful home has GOOD
water, is in a splendid neighborhooodd
and possession can be given within 5O
days. Price only $350O-$50O cash,
the balance on time. Act quick II you
want this bargain. Call or ADDRESS
Cosgrif & Beck,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

THE Senatorial difficulty in Mary
land was settled yesterday by the cleo
ton in the Legislature of Judge Nc
Comes, to succeed senator German. He
received on the final vote all the Re
nnblicans bnt five.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
EVerVbOdv Sava Co

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won-
derful medical discovery of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
ana positively on kidneys, liver and bowels.
cure headache, fever, habitual constination
ana blliousness. Please buy and try n box
OF Z. &. g. to-day; 10, ~ 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

Thousands suffer from catarrh or cold in
the head and have never tried the popular
remedy. There is no longer any excuse. ms
10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm can
be had of your druggist or we mail it for
10 cents. Full size so cents.
ELY BROS, So Warren ST., N. Y. CITY.
A friend advised me to try Ely's Cream
Balm and after using it six weeks | believe
myself cured of eatarrh. 1t is most val
liable remedy.---Joseph Stewart, 624 Grand
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
Don't Neglect Your r.iror.

Liver troubles quickly result in scrious
complications, and the man who neglects his
hyer has little regard for health. A bottlo
oi browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order if T,a
disease has developed, Browns IRON Rittnrs IVY
will cure it permanently. Strengtb ond
vitality will always follow its mse
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

Q. w. o. Hardman, when sheriff of
Tyler Co., w. Va, was at one time,
almost prostrated with a cold. He
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and was so much pleased with the
quick relief and cure it afforded him.
that he gave the following unsolicited
testimonial: '"ro all who may be in
terested, l wish to say, that have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and tind 1t invaluable for coughs and
colds; For sale by Clifton & Ray
mond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
CheswOId EpwOrth League.

The Epworth League gave a splen-
did literary program at the NJ. E.
Church, Monday evening, when the
following program was rendered:
Singing-'My Country 'Tis Of Thee
Prayer.
Scripture Lesson.
Singing Battle Hymn of the Republicr
RecitatlOn-'JackF Frost"--CambV Jones
Recitation-"Two Little Girls l Know
Cora Jones.
Moore.
Recitation-:'Our Banner''-Arthur Col
Inns. WI
Solo-"The Red, White and Blue -
Norman Hoffecker.
Reeitation-"The American Flag'-Den-
ney Hotfecker.
Address-"W it is to be Citizen of
the United States"-Mrs. w. T. HofTecker
RecitatiOn-"How Would Our Country
be Improved by Giving Women the Ballots
Mrs. Susan Boggs.
Our Advantage and Blessings COMPARED
with Other Nations S. Il. Chambers
Immigration and Naturalization"-Ca
leb Boggs. va
= Our Duty to our Country, Mrs. S. b.
", The Citizens of Far Country, Mr..
Singing he Star Spangled Banner"
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

Sheriff Finn sold Saturday, the 1870
acre farm in New Castle Hundred.
property of j. P. Dickson, to James
foff, for $685..
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

The annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Ancient Order United Work
men, will be held in Wilmington, Feb
ruary and 0.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26
FOR SALE OR RENT,
FOR RENT.

in the hspsTofg resT todesSd DTsSeng House with Stable
ground inclosed with picket fit ian an acre OF
IA IN West Smyrna, now occupied dSbnce; b,c.e located
Sarner. Possession MARCEL Ist ~ ;SsaJ Ohm @.
low. '' 1898. Rent
121tf Residence Of r ~ ~ FARM.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

You can't afford to risk your life by al
lowing cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and certain
cure are afforded by One Minute Cough
Cure, Clifton q Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

Mrs. Annie D. Franklin, wife of
VIM. II. Franklin, of Harrington.
died on the Sth inst, aged 80 wears
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

There is no need of lttla ol,;1s.
tortured by scald head ecze,l a,ls oealng
eruptions. DeWitt,s W;tcb Wa.eh diiu ~ SKIN sil
gives instant relief and cnree oaiVe
Clifton d Raymond
Smyrna times., 1898-01-26

Il" Cure Constipation Forever.
7, ISNS "a &c C'ScaietS Candy Cathartic lOc or 25c.
IL Z. e. Z. fail to cure DRUGGISTS refund rnonoT,